(under 7(ii) of eia notification, 2006) for expansion...

Accreditation as EIA consultant vide NABET NO. QCI/NABET/ENV/AOC/16/05/

0166 Dated 24.05.2016, Re-accredited dt. 13.12.2017

APPLICATION FOR

ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE

(Under 7(ii) of EIA NOTIFICATION, 2006)

For

EXPANSION OF BHATADI OC

EXPANSION

(CHANDRAPUR AREA, WCL)

(Capacity enhancement from 0.975 MTPA to 1.465 MTPA

(Peak) within existing area 847.37 ha)

ADDENDUM EIA / EMP INCLUDING FORM -1 AND MINING PLAN

FEBRUARY – 2018

CENTRAL MINE PLANNING AND DESIGN INSTITUTE LIMITED A MINI RATNA COMPANY

CMPDI/EIA/WCL/2017-18/FEB/59/01

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Table of Contents SUBMISSIONS ........................................................................................................................ 1

FORM - I .................................................................................................................................. 3 MINING PLAN ...................................................................................................................... 20

1. INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................... 20

2. NEED FOR ENHANCEMENT OF CAPACITY ........................................ 21

3. ADVANTAGES/BENEFITS OF CAPACITY ENHANCEMENT. .............. 21

4. COMMUNICATION ................................................................................. 21

5. TOPOGRAPHY, DRAINAGE & CLIMATE ............................................. 22

6. STRIKE & DIP ......................................................................................... 22

7. FAULTS .................................................................................................. 22

8. DESCRIPTION OF COAL SEAM ........................................................... 23

9. QUALITY OF COAL SEAM IN QUARRIABLE AREA ............................ 23

10. GEO-MINING PARAMETERS ................................................................. 23

11. COAL RESERVES .................................................................................. 24

12. TARGET CAPACITY ............................................................................... 24

13. DRILLING & BLASTING ......................................................................... 24

14. COAL HANDLING PLANT ...................................................................... 24

15. LAND REQUIRMENT .............................................................................. 25

16. LAND USE PATTERN ............................................................................. 25

17. CALENDAR PROGRAMME OF EXCAVATION AND OB DUMPING .... 26

18. ADDITIONAL CAPITAL .......................................................................... 26

19. MINE CLOSURE ..................................................................................... 27

ADDENDUM EIA-EMP ....................................................................................................... 28 CHAPTER – I: ANTICIAPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT & MITIGATION

MEASURES ........................................................................................................................... 28

1.1 AIR QUALITY .................................................................................................. 28

1.1.1 AIR POLLUTION IMPACT ASSESSMENT .................................................... 28 1.1.2 AIR POLLUTION CONTROL MEASURES .................................................... 34

1.2 WATER QUALITY ............................................................................................. 41

1.2.1 IMPACT ASSESSMENT ON WATER ............................................................. 41

1.2.2 WATER POLLUTION CONTROL MEASURES ........................................ 44 1.2.3 HYDROGEOLOGICAL SET- UP ..................................................................... 48

1.3 NOISE QUALITY .............................................................................................. 64

1.3.1 NOISE LEVEL IMPACT ASSESSMENT ......................................................... 64

1.3.2 NOISE POLLUTION CONTROL MEASURES ............................................... 68

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1.4 LAND MANAGEMENT .................................................................................... 69

1.4.1 DURING MINING LAND USE PATTERN ...................................................... 69

1.5 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ....................................................................... 72

1.5.1 DUMPING STRATEGY .................................................................................... 72 1.5.2 OB DUMPING SCHEDULE .............................................................................. 73

1.6 BIO-DIVERSITY ISSUES .................................................................................... 74

1.7 SOCIAL ASPECTS ........................................................................................... 78

1.8 MINE CLOSURE ACTIVITIES ............................................................................ 80

1.9 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH ISSUES................................................................... 81

CHAPTER- II: ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME ......................... 83

2.1 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING .................................................................. 83

2.2 EC COMPLIANCE REPORT ............................................................................. 83

CHAPTER - III: ADDITIONAL STUDIES ....................................................................... 84

3.1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................. 84

3.2 PUBLIC CONSULTATION ................................................................................ 84

3.3 RISK ASSESSMENT AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN ............................. 88

3.3.1 LANDSLIDES IN OB DUMP AND MINE PIT ................................................ 88

3.3.2 SLOPE FAILURE IN OB DUMP ...................................................................... 88 3.3.3 MINE INUNDATION ........................................................................................ 88

3.3.4 BLASTING ......................................................................................................... 89 3.3.5 OTHER MEASURES ......................................................................................... 89

3.3.6 CONCLUSIONS ................................................................................................. 90

CHAPTER – IV: PROJECT BENEFITS ............................................................................ 91

4.1 PROJECT BENEFITS ......................................................................................... 91

CHAPTER – V: ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN ......................................... 105

5.1 GENERAL ...................................................................................................... 105

5.2 MONITORING ORGANISATION .................................................................. 105

5.3 ENVIRONMENTAL COST PROJECTION ........................................................ 106

5.4 ENVIRONMENTAL EXPENDITURE ................................................................. 107

5.4.1 EXPEDITURE: CAPITAL ............................................................................... 107 5.4.2 EXPENDITURE: REVENUE .......................................................................... 108

CHAPTER-VI: DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS ENGAGED ............................... 109

List of Figures Figure 1 CHP of Bhatadi Expn OCP .................................................................................. 35 Figure 2 Mist Spray at CHP ................................................................................................. 35

Figure 3 Side Cladding and Rain-gun at BOCM Coal Handling Plant .......................... 36 Figure 4 Present status of pipe conveyor .......................................................................... 38 Figure 5 Coal evacuation route existing vis-à-vis proposed. ......................................... 38

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Figure 6 Plain land Plantation at Bhatadi Opencast Mine .............................................. 40 Figure 7 Avenue Plantation at Bhatadi Opencast Mine .................................................. 40

Figure 8 D2 Dump Plantation at Bhatadi Opencast Mine ............................................... 41 Figure 9 WETP at Bhatadi Opencast Mine ....................................................................... 45

Figure 10 Settling Pond along CHP at Bhatadi Opencast Mine .................................... 46 Figure 11 Baffle Arrangement in Sedimentation tank at BOCM .................................... 46

Figure 12 Garland Drain along D2 Dump at Bhatadi Opencast Mine ........................... 47

Figure 13 STP at Bhatadi Opencast Mine ......................................................................... 48 Figure 14 Hydrograph at Village Kachrala ........................................................................ 50

Figure 15 Hydrograph at Village Khairgaon ...................................................................... 50

Figure 16 Medical Camp for Pilgrims to Mahakali Temple ............................................. 97

Figure 17 De-silting and widening of Erai River ............................................................... 97 Figure 18 50 Ha Plantation under CSR ............................................................................. 98 Figure 19 Handpump at Biyani Nagar ............................................................................... 99

Figure 20 Handpump at Baggad khidki ............................................................................. 99 Figure 21 Borewell at KVC Central school ........................................................................ 99

Figure 22 Handpump at Sashtrakar Lay-out ................................................................... 100 Figure 23 Handpump at DRC-V, Nehru Nagar ............................................................... 100

Figure 24 Construction of Community Hall for Gram Panchayat at Tirwanja gaon .. 100 Figure 25 Construction of Bathroom and toilet for School at Bhatadi Village ........... 100

Figure 26 Construction of Platform at Motaghat Nallah ................................................ 101

Figure 27 Construction of 150 mtr. Concrete road at Sangeet Nagar ........................ 101 Figure 28 Construction of Community Hall at Asthbhuja Mandir ................................. 101

Figure 29 Construction of 200 mtr. Road from Tadoba to Kalimata Temple ............. 101

Figure 30 Construction of Compound wall of Community hall of Durgapur Village . 102

Figure 31 Furniture for Gram Panchayat (Sinhala) ....................................................... 102 Figure 32 Furniture for Kendriya Vidyalaya(Chandrapur) ............................................. 102

Figure 33 Distribution of Uniform to Economically weaker section ............................. 102

Figure 34 Repair of Slab Zila Parishad School(Durgapur) ........................................... 103

Figure 35 Repair of Mahakali Crematory (Chandrapur) ............................................... 103

Figure 36 Toilet for Handicapped student at KVC, Chandrapur .................................. 103

Figure 37 Tar-felting work at NP Telgu High school ...................................................... 103

Figure 38 Bicycle distribution to female students of Chandrapur district schools ..... 104 Figure 39 Distribution of Grains and medical help to Flood victims ............................ 104 Figure 40 Distribution of LPG gas connections to BPL families .................................. 104

List of Tables Table 15 Mine closure costing ............................................................................................ 27 Table 16 Year wise Mine Closure Cost ............................................................................. 28

Table 1 Plantation Details .................................................................................................... 39

Table 2 Type of aquifers in Bhatadi OC Expn. Mine area .............................................. 48 Table 3 Aquifer Parameters in the Study Area ................................................................. 51 Table 4 Gross Groundwater Recharge from “All source” ....................................................... 51

Table 5 Gross Groundwater Draft for ‘All Uses’ ............................................................... 52

Table 6 Noise Quality Standards ........................................................................................ 65

Table 7 Land Use during mining ......................................................................................... 69 Table 8 Pre-Mining Land Use ............................................................................................. 70 Table 9 Stage-wise Land use and Reclamation Area (ha) ............................................. 70

Table 10 Stage-wise cumulative plantation ...................................................................... 71

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Table 11 Post-mining Land use pattern of ML/Project Area (ha) .................................. 71 Table 12 Dumping Schedule ............................................................................................... 73

Table 13 Flora of core and buffer zone of Bhatadi OCP ................................................. 74 Table 14 Fauna of core and buffer zone of Bhatadi OCP .............................................. 77

Table 15 Mine closure costing ............................................................................................ 80 Table 16 Year wise Mine Closure Cost ............................................................................. 81

Table 17 CSR expenditure for last 5 years ....................................................................... 91

Table 18 Organisation for environment management ................................................... 106

List of Plates Plate – I Location Plan

Plate – II Toposheet Plan

Plate – III Khasra Plan

Plate – IV Quarry and Surface Layout Plan

Plate – V Quarry Cross Sections

Plate – VI Post Mining Land use Plan

Plate – VII Post Mining Sections

List of Annexures Annexure- I EC Letter

Annexure- II Board Approval Letter for Mining Plan

Annexure- III Certificate of EC Compliance by Regional Office, MoEF&CC

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Expansion of Bhatadi OC Expn. 1

SUBMISSIONS

The Environment Clearance of Bhatadi OC Expn. for 0.975 MTPA rated capacity in a

lease area of 847.37 ha, was obtained vide no – J- 11015/151/2014-IA II (M) dated

19th March, 2015. The present proposal of expansion of Bhatadi OC Expn. envisages

increase in production capacity from 0.975 MTPA to 1.4625 MTPA (peak 1.4650

MTPA) within the existing EC area of 847.37 ha. The enhancement in production is

being envisaged from the existing operational quarry i.e. quarry – I and within the

existing resources (No additional capital is involved as per approved mine plan dt.

31.10.2017 and communicated vide WCL/BD/Sectt/BM-293/2017/936 dated

10.11.2017) which will continue for another 5-7 years. The working of quarry – I is

within existing EC land of 847.37 ha which does not involve any forest land.

In this regard, it may be further mentioned that the mining plan has been approved for

a total area of 858.14 ha. The break up is as follows:-

Land in possession : 837.94 ha

Forest Land to be acquired : 0.20 ha(Within the ML Area)

Land to be acquired outside ML area for resettlement of Bhatadi Village: 20.0 ha

Total Land : 858.14 ha

Total requirement of land for Expansion of Bhatadi Expansion OC Project is 838.14

Ha within ML area plus 20 Ha land outside ML area required for rehabilitation of

Bhatadi village. The break-up of type of land required for Bhatadi Expansion OC

Project is as follows:

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Particulars Tenancy Land

Govt. Land

Forest Land

Total

1 Land Already acquired by existing Bhatadi Expansion OC Mine (Ha)

785.69 52.25 0.00 837.94

2. Land for Bhatadi Village Rehabilitation to be Acquired

9.43 0.0 0.0 9.43

3. Total EC Land 795.12 52.25 0.0 847.37

4. Additional Land involved in approved Mine Plan

10.57 0.0 0.2 10.77

5. Total Land as per approved Mine Plan

805.69 52.25 0.2 858.14

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Expansion of Bhatadi OC Expn. 2

As indicated earlier, the existing capacity as per EC is 0.975 MTPA. Therefore fresh

EC is now being solicited for peak capacity of 1.4625 MTPA (peak 1.4650 MTPA) in

ML area of already sanctioned 847.37 ha.

The quarry is planned as per the land proposed in the approved mine plan (within the

land in possession) which is as follows:-

During mining:-

SI No. Particulars Land Details

1 Quarry area 161.32

2 External OB Dump 142.10

3 Infrastructure 10.90

4 Colony 16.70

5 Embankment 13.00

6 Road 8.45

7. Temporary top soil dump 40.20

8. Miscellaneous ( blasting zone, river diversion, power line

diversion & rationalization

445.27

Total 837.94

EC was granted for 847.37 ha land (Excluding 0.2 ha of forest land). As per the land

use break up indicated in the approved mine plan, additional land requirement will be

10.77 ha (0.2 ha forest land for quarry and 10.57 ha for resettlement of Bhatadi Village)

Therefore, the EC is solicited for 847.37 ha of land (excluding 0.2 ha of forest land and

20 ha of for resettlement of Bhatadi Village i.e., 10.57 +9.43 ha)

Hence, at present EC for expansion of production capacity from 0.975 MTPA to

1.4625 MTPA (peak 1.4650 MTPA) in a ML area of 847.37 ha is solicited.

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Expansion of Bhatadi OC Expansion 3

EXPANSION OF BHATADI OC

EXPANSION (AS PER EIA NOTIFICATION, 2006)

APPENDIX I (See paragraph-6)

FORM - I

Basic Information SN. Item Details

1 Name of the project/s. Expansion of Bhatadi OC Expansion, Chandrapur Area, WCL

2 S.No. in the schedule. 1(a) (i)Mining of Minerals

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

1.4650 MTPA (Peak) within EC area of 847.37 ha

4 New/Expansion/Modernization. Expansion

5 Existing Capacity/Area etc. Capacity- 0.975 MTPA Area- 847.37 ha.

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

7 Does it attract the general condition? If yes, please specify.

No, since it is a Category “A” project

8 Does it attract the specific condition? If yes, please specify.

No, since it is a Category “A” project

9 Location Bhatadi Village

Plot/Survey/Khasra No. Latitudes 200 02' 27" - 200 04’' 25" and Longitudes 790 15' 18" -790 17' 35" Survey of India Topo Sheet No. 55 P/08).

Village Bhatadi

Tehsil Chandrapur,

District Chandrapur

State Maharashtra

10 Nearest railway station/airport along with distance in kms.

Tadali Railway Station- 9 km Nagpur Airport – 155 km

11 Nearest Town, City, District Headquarters along with distance in kms.

Chandrapur town is at a distance of about 15 kms from mine.

12 Village Panchayats, Zilla Parishad, Municipal Corporation, Local body (complete postal addresses with telephone nos. to be given).

Village Panchayat – Bhatadi Tahsil - Chandrapur, District – Chandrapur (M.S.)

13 Name of the applicant. General Manager (Environment) Western Coalfields Limited (HQ) Coal Estate, Civil Lines, Nagpur – 440 001

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14 Registered Address Western Coalfields Limited, Coal Estate, Civil Lines, Nagpur – 440001

15 Address for correspondence:

Name Shri Kaushik Chakraborty

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

Address Western Coalfields Limited (HQ) Coal Estate, Civil Lines, Nagpur – 440 001.

Pin Code 440 001

E-mail [email protected]

Telephone No. 0712 – 2510151

Fax No. 0712 – 2510151

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

Not applicable as this an expansion project

17 Interlinked Projects. NIL

18 Whether separate application of interlinked project has been submitted?

Not Applicable

19 If yes, date of submission. Not Applicable

20 If no, reason. Not Applicable

21 Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under: if yes, details of the same and their status to be given. a) The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980? b) The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972? c) The C.R.Z. Notification, 1991?

a) Nil b) Nil c) There is no sea coast within 10 km of the project under consideration as such the C.R.Z. Notification 1991 is not applicable.

*Status of application for diversion of forest land: N.A

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

No

23 Forest land involved (hectares). No

24 Whether there is any litigation pending against the project and/or land in which the project is propose to be set up? a) Name of the Court b) Case No. c) Orders/directions of the Court, if any and its relevance with the proposed project.

No

(I)Activity 1. Construction, operation or decommissioning of the Project involving actions, which will cause physical changes in the locality (topography, land use, changes in water bodies, etc.)

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Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/No

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

1.1 Permanent or temporary

Yes EC for existing Bhatadi OC Expansion mine was granted by letter J- 11015/151/2014-IA II (M) dated 19th March, 2015 for 847.37 ha

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change in land use, land cover or topography including increase in intensity of land use (with respect to local land use plan)

without any forest land .The present proposal is for further expansion from the existing mine (as per EC)in terms of increase in production capacity without any capital investment. The pre mining status of the land in possession of the mine is as follows:- Details of change in land use as per sanctioned EC is provided below:

Pre-mining land use details

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Govt. Land

Forest Land

Total


785.69 52.25 0.00 837.94

Land for Bhatadi Village Rehabilitation to be Acquired

9.43 0.0 0.0 9.43

Total 795.12 52.25 0.0 847.37

Note: Out of this, land acquired till date is 837.94 ha.

Land use of the project area during Mining

SI

No.

Particulars Land Details




4 Colony 16.70

5 Embankment 13.00

6 Road 8.45


8. Miscellaneous (Blasting zone,

river diversion, power line


445.27

Sub-Total 837.94*

*Total project area is 847.37 ha which includes 9.43 ha land for Bhatadi Village and 837.94 ha land is in ML area. Therefore land use has been given for 837.94.

1.2 Clearance of existing land,

Yes EC was granted for 847.37 ha land (Excluding 0.2 ha of forest land). As per the land use break up indicated in the approved mine plan ,additional land requirement will be 10.77 ha(0.2 ha forest

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vegetation and buildings?

land for quarry and 10.57 ha for resettlement of Bhatadi Village)Therefore, the EC is solicited for 847.37 ha of land (excluding 0.2 ha of forest land and 20 ha of for resettlement of Bhatadi Village i.e., 10.57 +9.43 ha)

1.3 Creation of new land uses?

Yes New land use is created when opencast mining activities are carried out. The detailed change in land use is provided above in S. No. 1.1.

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

Yes The necessary exploratory boreholes had been drilled to assess the coal reserves in the block.

1.5 Construction Work

Yes Construction of Manager Office, ETP, Shed for vehicles, workshop etc has been carried out.

1.6 Demolition works?

Yes Demolition of temporary construction.

Demolition of infrastructure will be carried out at the time of Mine Closure.

1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers?

No As this is an expansion project, temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers may not be required.

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

Yes Excavation – 161.32 ha

External OB Dump – 142.10 ha

Embankment – 13.00 ha

OB will be dumped on surface in the form of well-designed OB dump.

1.9 Underground works including mining or tunneling?

No ----

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1.10 Reclamation works?

Yes Stage-wise Land use and Reclamation Area (ha)

Land use category Present (1st year)

5th year 10th

year

End of Mine Life

Post Mining

Backfilled Area (Reclaimed with plantation)

0.00 (0.00)

30.00 (0.00)

70.92 (10.00)

88.92 (50.00)

88.92 (50.00)

Excavated Area (Not reclaimed)/void

59.80 89.80 68.88 72.40 72.40

Ext. OB dump (Reclaimed with plantation)

110.00 (0.00)

130.00 (30.00)

142.10 (70.00)

142.10 (142.10)

142.10 (142.10)

TemporaryTop soil dump

40.20 (0.00)

40.20 (0.00)

40.20 (0.00)

0.00 (0.00)

0.00 (0.00)

Embankment 5.00

(0.00) 13.00 (4.00)

13.00 (10.00)

13.00 (13.00)

13.00 (13.00)

Undisturbed area (brought under plantation)

586.89 (20.00)

498.89 (30.00)

466.79 (50.00)

485.47 (50.00)

485.47 (50.00)

Roads (avenue plantation)

8.45 (1.00)

8.45 (2.00)

8.45 (3.00)

8.45 (3.00)

8.45 (3.00)

Area around colony, buildings and Infrastructures

27.60 (2.00)

27.60 (4.00)

27.60 (6.00)

27.60 (6.00)

27.60 (6.00)

Total with in ML Area

837.94 837.94 837.94 837.94 837.94

Stage-wise cumulative plantation (Area figures are in ha, Plantation Nos in thousands)

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Year

External Dump(OB +

Top Soil)

Backfilled area

Others (undisturbed

area/etc.) Total

Area (ha)

No. of trees

Area (ha)

No. of trees

Area (ha)

No. of trees

Area (ha)

No. of trees

1 1st year

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 23.00 50 20.0 57.50

2 5th year

30.00 75 0.0 0.0 40.00 100 70.0 175

3 10th year

70.00 175 10.00 25 71.0 177.50 149.0 377.50

4 End of mine life

142.1 355.25 50 125 72.0 180 264.1 660.25

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5 Post mining

142.1 355.25 50 125 72.0 180 264.1 660.25

Post-mining Land use pattern of ML/Project Area (ha)

S.N. Land use during

mining

Land use (ha)

Plantation Water Body

Public use

Undisturbed Total

1 Backfilled Area 50.00 38.92 0.00 0.00 88.92

2 Excavated Area 0.00 72.4 0.00 0.00 72.40

3 Embankment Area

13.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 13.00

4 External OB dump

142.10 0.00 0.00 0.00 142.10

5 Colony, Infrastructure etc.

6.00 0.00 21.60 0.00 27.60

6

Miscellaneous (Blasting zone, river diversion, power line diversion & rationalization

50.00 0.00 0.00 435.47 485.47

7 Road 3.00 0.00 5.45 0.00 8.45

Total 264.10 111.32 27.05 435.47 837.94

1.11 Dredging? No --

1.12 Offshore structures?

No

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1.13 Production and manufacturing processes?

Yes Open Cast mining with Shovel - Dumper Combination method.

1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials?

Yes The Overburden (OB) lying above the coal seam will be stacked at earmarked sites as external OB dump and also will be accommodated in the de-coaled void as internal dump.

Coal will be stored in the earmarked site in the Coal Stock Yard.

The storage of goods and other material are made in Designated Store.

Explosives are stored in Magazine approved by Chief Controller of Explosives.

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1.15 Facilities for treat-ment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents?

Yes Solid Waste – Solid waste is mainly overburden generated from the excavation work. The dumping of overburden is envisaged with the view of minimizing external dumping. Liquid Effluent – 1. Mine Pumped Out Water –Sedimentation tank of adequate

capacity i.e., 2 Nos of Settling tanks of dimension 25.0 m x 9.0 m x 2.5 m, 25.0 m x 12.0 m x 2.5 m has been constructed in such a way that the mine water loaded with suspended solids pass through it before being discharged it to the nearby natural water courses. Additional 2 nos settling tank of 9m X 6m X 3m capacity is proposed for construction at the mine site.

2. Effluent treatment plant has been provided for treatment of liquid waste generated from workshop.

1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers?

Yes The total manpower in the project is 474 for which total no. of 258 houses have been assessed. The housing satisfaction works out to 54.43%. At present, 81 Nos. houses of different types are existing in the project.

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

Not Applicable

Bhatadi OC Expn. Project is an existing opencast mine.

1.18 New road, rail, air waterborne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc?

No As given in S. No. 1.17

1.19 Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements?

No As given in S. No. 1.17

1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines?

No ----

1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting,

Yes Diversion of Erai River will be done with due consent from concerned State Authorities following all the formalities. Regarding Impact of this diversion of Erai River, It may be

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realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers?

seen that only the meander portion of the Erai River is being proposed to be straightened, as such the likely impact on the upstream & downstream user will be insignificant.

Extension of existing earthen flood protection embankment has been proposed to protect the quarry No.1 from flood waters of Erai River. Embankment would be required for working Quarry No.2 after Erai River is suitably diverted as above.

The ground water abstraction is proposed for safe working of the mine.

Due to proposed project, it is anticipated that the effect on ground water regime will be pronounced upto around 500 m from mine edge and effect will be pronounced in the down-dip side and milder in the up-dip side. But this effect will be temporary in nature and once the project is over, after 2 – 3 rains, the regime will regain its almost original status. Any shortage of water in the affected villages during the temporary period will be supplemented through supply of treated water pumped out from the mine.

1.22 Stream crossings?

yes No major change in drainage pattern as only the meander portion of Erai River will be straightened as shown in post mining land use plan as such the likely impact on the upstream & downstream user will be insignificant.

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

Yes Ground Water – Due to excavation strata seepage water will get accumulated at the floor of the coal seam in the sump having capacity to deal with peak rainfall. In order to maintain the working faces dry for coal production this water will be pumped out daily. As envisaged in project report, initial demand of water for the mine use will be met by ground water collected by boreholes.

Surface Water – No abstraction from surface water course, treated mine water and sub-soil water will be used for Industrial and Domestic use.

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

Yes As given in S. No. 1.23

1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction,

Yes Personal as well as official vehicles will be used for transportation of mining personnel. Store and construction material will be transported by trucks.

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operation or de-commissioning?

1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works?

No Existing operational mine hence not envisaged at present. However, adequate fund for closure activities have been provided in the sanctioned Project Report.

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

No Not envisaged at present.

1.28 Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently?

Yes Temporary Influx – 1000 (Approximately).

1.29 Introduction of alien species?

No ---

1.30 Loss of native species or genetic diversity?

No ---

1.31 Any other actions?

No

2. Use of Natural resources for construction or operation of the Project (such as land, water, materials or energy, especially any resources which are non-renewable or in short supply):

S.No. Information/checklist confirmation

Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

2.1 Land especially undeveloped or agricultural land (ha)

Yes Tenancy/Agricultural land – 805.69 ha

Acquired Land: 795.12 ha

To be acquired : 10.12 ha

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

Yes Source – Mine Pumped out Water. Peak Quantity during monsoon – 7000 KLD. Consumption at site – 222 KLD. Competing Users –

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S.No. Information/checklist confirmation

Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

Domestic – 104994 nos - @ 70 litres/person/day – total – 2.68 Million Cubic Metre/ Year. Domestic (Animals) – 37680 nos – @ 20 lit /day – 0.28 Million cubic meter/ Year Irrigation - 371.20 ha - @ 40000 lit/ha/day for 120 days in a year 1.78 Million cubic meter/ Year.

Existing Mine Pumping surrounding area – 2.555 Million cubic meter/ Year.

2.3 Minerals (MT) Coal The total balance mineable reserves as on

1/4/2017 is 12.81 Mt.

2.4 Construction material

– stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source –

( MT)

Yes is required for construction of infrastructures etc as detailed in sanctioned PR.

2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT)

No -----

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

Yes Electricity – Source – MSEDCL Consumption -5514.235 MWH Diesel:10.271 KL/day

2.7 Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units)

No ----

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

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

S.No.


Yes/No

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

3.1 Use of substances or materials, which are hazardous (as per MSIHC rules) to human health or the environment (flora, fauna, and water supplies)

Yes Used oils and old batteries will be auctioned to authorized re-processors. Sludge from ETP will be transported to authorized recycler.

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S.No.


Yes/No


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

No --

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)

S.No.


Yes/No


4.1 Spoil, overburden or mine wastes Yes Overburden consisting of Alluvium, Shale & Sand Stone. Total Quantity – 114.69 Million Cubic Meter. Yearly excavation – 8.087 (Max.) Million Cubic Meter. OB Total Quantity – 80.49 Mm3

4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes)

Yes Domestic – Recycling for manures.

4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules)

Yes Used oil & WETP sludge will be disposed off as per Consent to Operate conditions.

4.4 Other industrial process wastes

No ---

4.5 Surplus product

No ---

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S.No.


Yes/No


4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment.

Yes Sludge of WETP 18 MT / Year, Disposal –as per Consent to Operate Conditions. Septic tank with soak pit has been provided in each dwelling house.

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 ---

5. Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air

(Kg/hr)

S.No.

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

5.1 Emissions from combustion of fossil fuels from stationary or mobile sources

Yes Operation of Heavy Earth Moving Machines (HEMMs).

The quantum of gases viz. SO2, NO2 and CO in ambient environment is being measured through ambient air quality monitoring in the mine activity area every fortnight as per Environment Protection Amendment Rule, 2000;

5.2 Emissions from production processes

Yes Dust particles including coal dust.

The quantum of Dust (PM10 & PM2.5) in the ambient environment is being measured through ambient air quality monitoring in the mine activity area every fortnight as per Environment Protection Amendment Rule, 2000.

5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport

Yes Dust particles including coal dust.

The quantum of Dust (PM10 & PM2.5) in the ambient environment is being measured through ambient air quality monitoring in the mine activity area every fortnight as per

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S.No.

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

Environment Protection Amendment Rule, 2000.

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 ---

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

S.No.

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

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

Yes Generation of Noise and Vibration will be due to the following operations. i) Operation of HEMMs / Machineries.

ii) Blasting Operations The quantum of noise in ambient environment will be measured through ambient noise quality monitoring in the mine activity area every fortnight as per Environment Protection Amendment Rule, 2000.

6.2 From industrial or similar processes

No

6.3 From construction or demolition No -----

6.4 From blasting or piling

Yes Blasting will be carried out as per permission from DGMS and will be maintained within the permissible limits specified by DGMS.

6.5 From construction or operational traffic

Yes Construction: Insignificant Operational – through movement of coal transportation trucks and dumpers. Noise level will be monitored and will be continued every fortnight as per

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S.No.

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

Environment Protection Amendment Rule, 2000.

6.6 From lighting or cooling systems

No ---

6.7 From any other sources No ---

7. Risks of contamination of land or water from releases of pollutants into the ground or into sewers, surface waters, groundwater, coastal waters or the sea:

S.No.


Yes/No


7.1 From handling, storage, use or spillage of hazardous materials

Yes Used Oil – will be disposed off through approved Recyclers and same will be continued.

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

Yes 2 Nos of Settling tanks of dimension 25.0 m x 9.0 m x 2.5 m , 25.0 m x 12.0 m x 2.5 m has been constructed in such a way that the mine water loaded with suspended solids pass through it before being discharged it to the nearby natural water courses. Additional 2 nos settling tank of 9m X 6m X 3m dimensions is proposed for construction at the mine site. Quality parameters will be monitored every fortnight. , Disposal –as per Consent to Operate Conditions.

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

Yes Fugitive emission into air from OB dumps, transportation roads. Quantum of fugitive emission in ambient environment is monitored and will be continued every quarter.

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. Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which could affect human health or the environment

S.No.

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

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

Yes Explosives are used for blasting as permitted by DGMS.

Safety from Fire: No person shall deposit heated material or ashes on any opencast working. No person shall light a fire or permit a fire to be lighted in any OC working except by the permission in writing of the Manager and only for a special purpose specified therein. No coal shall be left exposed in coal benches more than its incubation period to avoid fire in seam due to spontaneous heating. Proper type of the extinguisher should be kept in each HEMM ready for use in case of emergency. In coal stock, coal shall be dispatched on the basis of first in first out.

8.2 From any other causes

Yes Due to – 1) Land Sliding in OB Dump and mine Pit 2) Mine Inundation 3) Blasting - All operations will be carried out as per statute.

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

No ----

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9. Factors which should be considered (such as consequential development) which could lead to environmental effects or the potential for cumulative impacts with other existing or planned activities in the locality

9.1 Lead to development of supporting Facilities, ancillary development or development stimulated by the project which could have impact on the environment e.g.:

• Supporting infrastructure (roads, power supply, waste or waste water treatment, etc.) • housing development • extractive industries • supply industries • other

Yes The project will lead to development of housing, roads, ancillary industries, Improvement in social & living standards by providing opportunities of direct & indirect employment to local community

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

Yes The degraded land is proposed to be biologically reclaimed which will improve the green cover in the area.

9.3 Set a precedent for later developments

Yes Activities detailed out in previous paragraph above do culminate in conjunction with local setup has set precedence of economic development leading to over all socio-economic growth of the area.

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

Yes Operating opencast coal mines. Coal occurs in layers and continues for large distance. Associated mining activity with such closely located centers along with other related service sector could have a cumulative impact.

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III ) Environmental Sensitivity

Sl. No.

Areas Name/ Identity

Aerial distance (within 10 km.) Proposed project location boundary

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

Yes Eco-zone boundary of Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve is within 10 km of the project under consideration

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

Yes Erai River flowing along the mine boundary. Erai dam is located at a distance of 7.5 to 8 kms from the mine boundary. There are no coastal zones, biospheres, and mountains.

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

Yes Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve is within 10 km

4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters

No ---

5 State, National boundaries No ----

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

No ----

7 Defense installations

No ---

8 Densely populated or built-up area Yes Bhatadi village comprising of 820 families will be resettled as per extant rules..

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

Yes Limited to nearby villages.

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

Yes Ground water – Yes Surface water- River, Nallah’s. Forestry - Yes Agricultural – Yes Fisheries - Yes Minerals – Coal.

11 Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage. (those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded)

No ---

12 Areas susceptible to natural hazard which could cause the project to present environmental problems (earthquakes, subsidence, landslides, erosion, flooding or extreme or adverse climatic conditions)

No ---

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MINING PLAN

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MINING PLAN

Mining plan for Expansion of Bhatadi OC Expansion has been approved by WCL board

in its 293rd meeting held on 31.10.2017 and communicated vide WCL/BD/Sectt/BM-

293/2017/936 dated 10.11.2017. salient features of the approved mining plan have

been reproduced below.

1. INTRODUCTION

The potentiality of coal in Bhatadi block, which is north-western continuity of Durgapur-

Padmapur block, was established by the Directorate of Geology and Mines,

Government of Maharashtra (DGM, MS). The data generated by DGM, MS was

documented by CMPDI, RI-IV in two geological reports (July 1983 and December,

1984). Based on these reports, Project Report for Bhatadi OC Mine (Capacity 0.25

MTPA) was prepared by CMPDI in March, 1988 for total initial capital of Rs. 1702.48

lakhs and was approved by WCL Board in December,1988. Excavation work in

Bhatadi OCP was started in 1995. Geological report on Exploration for coal in Bhatadi

Opencast Block prepared by MECL was submitted to CMPDI in March’ 97.

Subsequently, RCE for Bhatadi OC Mine was prepared by CMPDI in March’97 for total

estimated capital of Rs.1993.77 lakhs and WCL Board approved in the 142nd meeting

held on 17.4.97. RCE (Revised Cost Estimates) of Bhatadi Opencast Project had

taken into consideration the re-interpreted lay and disposition and other relevant

geological parameters of Geological Report on Exploration for coal in Bhatadi (OC)

block, March, 1997.

Project Report for Bhatadi Expansion OC was prepared by CMPDI in June,1998 for a

capacity of 0.65 MTPA with a capital investment of Rs. 94.806 crores. This Expansion

Project report proposed to exploit 20.59 Mt (including balance reserves of existing

Bhatadi OCP as on 01.04.98) of mineable reserves upto maximum depth of 150 m at

an average stripping ratio of 5.29 m3/t. This Project Report was approved by WCL

Board in its 149th meeting held on 11.07.1998 subject to commercially viable

agreement to pay the negotiated price being entered into, as the Project was not

yielding requisite IRR (16%) at 85% capacity utilization. The project was offered to

MSEB for coal supply agreement on cost plus price basis.

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As per the requirement of coal, the PR was updated to 0.975MTe/Annum in the year

Aug-2015 and approved in the WCL Board on 273rd meeting Vide Ref NO.

WCL/BD/SECTT/BM-273/2016/688 Dtd.13.02.2016 and the environment clearance

obtained accordingly vide ref No.J-11015 /151/ 2014-IA-II(M) Dtd.19.03.2015 for 0.975

MTe./Annum based on approved mining plan vide WCL/BD/SECTT/BM-

253/2014/1389 dated 26.02.2014.

The coal production achieved near to target i.e. 0.875 Mte during 2016-17.

Considering the potentiality of the project, mining plan has been prepared and

approved by WCL board in its 293rd meeting held on 31.10.2017 vide

WCL/BD/SECTT/BM-293/2017/936 dt 10.11.2017. The land acquisition envisaged in

approved PR of Bhatadi Expansion OC is almost completed.

2. NEED FOR ENHANCEMENT OF CAPACITY

The coal reserves of Padmapur OCM and HLOC of Chandrapur Area are going to

exhaust in next 4-5 years and demand of MAHAGENCO has been increased. With the

present rate of production the Chandrapur Area cannot fulfill the demand of

MAHAGENCO and Bhatadi Expansion OCM has potential to produce 1.4625

MTe/Annum, 1.465 (Peak) coal production.

3. ADVANTAGES/BENEFITS OF CAPACITY ENHANCEMENT.

Benefit for enhanced capacity are given below

i) Gainful utilizaton of the departmental HEMM and manpower resource of Bhatadi

Expansion OC Mine.

ii) Augmented coal production would ensure adequate supply to power plants.

4. COMMUNICATION

Bhatadi OC Expansion can be approached from Chandrapur town via Chandrapur-

Tadoba road for part of the way. However, for approaching the block, a stretch of 5

km of kutcha road has to be negotiated across Erai River. This approach is however

not feasible during the monsoon months. To make this approach all weather, it is

proposed to construct permanent road and bridge over Erai river in the PR of Bhatadi

Expansion OC.

The mine can also be approached from Nagpur-Chandrapur road partly by metalled

and partly by unmetalled road upto Tirwanja village. The distance by this road is about

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10 km upto Tirwanja village. At present this is the all-weather approach to Bhatadi OC

Expn. The nearest rail head is Tadali about 8 to 9 km from the mine and Chandrapur

Station about 15 km from the mine. Both the stations are on the main line of Central

Railway.

5. TOPOGRAPHY, DRAINAGE & CLIMATE

Bhatadi OC Expn. is drained by Erai River and its tributaries. The general elevation

of the area varies between 184m and 212m from mean sea level with slope towards

South-East.

The HFL of Erai River, which flows from North to South at the Eastern end of the

Bhatadi mine is 189m (1994). Due to construction of dam on the upstream of Erai

River by MSEB, the chances of Bhatadi block being below HFL of Erai River is remote.

However, during unprecedented heavy rains of 1994, Water Level of Erai river touched

189m near Bhatadi village due to discharge of water through the gates of Erai dam of

MAHAGENCO. An embankment has been proposed against Erai River.

The climate of the area is tropical with maximum temperature of 480 C recorded during

summer and minimum temperature of 80 C during winter. The average rainfall is 1350

mm.

6. STRIKE & DIP

The strike of the coal seam as determined from the floor contour plan is, almost

NW-SE with local undulations and dipping north easterly. The dip varies from 80 to

11° northerly. The gradient of the seam normally varies from 1 in 5 to 1 in 7.

7. FAULTS

The proposed mine area has been traversed by strike faults extending from North-

West to South-East direction. Fault F1-F1 extending from NW to SE forms the south

west boundary of the block. Fault F3-F3 also extends from NW dip side area to SE

rise side area. Fault F8-F8 is sympathetic fault of Fault F3-F3 and is located in dip side

in North-East direction. Fault F14-F14 is also an strike fault lying in eastern part of the

block. In addition to these faults some minor faults also exist.

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8. DESCRIPTION OF COAL SEAM

The seam namely “composite seam”, does not outcrop in the block because of

overlapping Kamthi formation. The composite seam thickness varies from 15.78 m

(MWBT-31) to 20.83 (MWBT-26). The composite seam is inter-banded with shale

and carbonaceous shale. The upper 2-4 m of the seam predominantly composed of

shale and carb shale bands inferior in quality and not considered for reserve

estimation. All the carbonaceous shale bands having more than 1.0 m thickness are

excluded for computation of effective thickness of the seam. The shale bands (Ash +

Moisture > 75%) upto 0.15 m thickness only are excluded for the effective thickness

calculation. The effective thickness varies from 15.72 m (B-37) to 19.99 (B-46) & 15.30

m (MWBT- 26).

9. QUALITY OF COAL SEAM IN QUARRIABLE AREA

The weighted average quality of the seam in quarriable area works out to 4504 kCal/kg

(G-10).

10. GEO-MINING PARAMETERS

The existing Bhatadi Expansion OC mine has been divided into two quarries namely,

quarry-I and quarry-II. Presently quarry-I is being worked and quarry-II is virgin.

The geo-mining parameters of the proposed quarry are as follows:

Sl.

No

PARTICULARS QUARRY-I QUARRY-II TOTAL

1 Area of the Quarry

a) On floor (Ha.) 50.870 33.875 84.745

b) On surface (Ha.) 88.92 72.60 161.52

2 Depth (m)

a) Initial 33 53

b) Final 150 150 -

3 Average gradient of Seam 1 in 6 1 in 6

4 Average thickness of seam (m) 17 17

5 Average Strike length (m) 800 700

6 Width on surface (m) (Dip Rise) 700 850

7 Width on floor (m) (Dip Rise) 500 600 -

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Sl.

No

PARTICULARS QUARRY-I QUARRY-II TOTAL

8 GCV (k Cal/ kg) ( Overall) 4504 (G-10)

9 Balance Mineable reserves (Mt) as

on 01.04.2017

3.54 9.27 12.81

10 Total OB including Access Trench

(Mm3) as on 01.04.2017

19.78 51.07 70.85

11 Average S.R. m3/t. as on 01.04.2017 5.59 5.51 5.53

11. COAL RESERVES

Bhatadi Expansion OC mine has been envisaged in Bhatadi geological block. The

balance net in-situ geological reserves in Bhatadi Expansion OC block as on

01.04.2017 are 13.48 Mt. Considering 5% mining losses, the balance mineable

reserves as on 01.04.2017 works out to 12.81 Mt.

12. TARGET CAPACITY

The target capacity of approved PR for Bhatadi Expansion OC (August,2015) is 0.975

MTPA. In the proposed Bhatadi Expansion OC Mine, the enhanced annual target of

Coal production has been kept as 1.4625 MTPA (1.465 MTPA peak) and OB Removal

is 8.087 Mm3/ annum. The total balance mineable reserves as on 1/4/2017 is 12.81

Mt and balance life of mine would be ten years.

13. DRILLING & BLASTING

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

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

minimised. In order to reduce the excessive vibrations at nearby surface structures,

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

blasting system depending upon rock formations using combination of delays and

relays will have to be evolved. The powder factor for coal and OB has been considered

as 5.89 t/kg and 2.49 m3/kg respectively. It is further recommended that at the time of

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

methods.

14. COAL HANDLING PLANT

A departmental Coal Handling Plant is presently under operation in Bhatadi Expansion

OC Mine for crushing of 0.65 MTPA coal. In the approved PR of Bhatadi Expansion

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OC (August,2015) for target production capacity of 0.975 MTPA, provision for Mobile

crusher has been made to take care of additional work load of 0.375 MTPA.

In addition to this, for proposed enhanced production i.e. 1.4650 MTPA, provision of

additional mobile crusher will be made to take care of total production. The existing

CHP consists of one feeder breaker for crushing of ROM coal, Ramp and retaining

wall for discharging in to the hopper of feeder breaker, belt conveyor, truck loading

arrangements and weighing facilities. At present (-) 100 mm size crushed ROM coal

is being dispatched.

15. LAND REQUIRMENT

Total requirement of land for Bhatadi Expansion OC Project is 858.14 Ha including 20

Ha land required for rehabilitation of Bhatadi village. Existing Leasehold Area of

Bhatadi Expansion OC is as follows:

Sl.

No.


Govt. Land

Forest Land

Total

1 Land Already acquired by existing

Bhatadi Expansion OC Mine (Ha)

785.69 52.25 0.00 837.94

Forest land of 0.20 ha is not acquired till date which is in advance stage of acquisition.

The total leasehold area including 0.20 ha forest land and excluding 20 ha land for

Bhatadi village rehabilitation works out to be 838.14 ha. Excluding 0.20 ha of forest

land, no additional land is required for enhancement of production from 0.975 MTPA

to 1.4625 MTPA.

Bhatadi Expansion OC mine is having Environmental clearance vide letter No. J-

11015/31/2001-1A.II (M) dated 19th May, 2005 from Director ( MOEF), New Delhi for

production capacity of 0.65 MTPA and total leasehold area of 847.57 ha and has got

Environment clearance for enhanced target production of 0.975 MTPA vide letter no.

J-11015 /151/ 2014-IA-II(M) Dtd.19.03.2015.

16. LAND USE PATTERN

The existing land use plan with respect to the present Project is as below:

Sl. No. Particulars Land Area (ha)

As per approved

PR (April,2007)

Updated PR

(August, 2015)

1 Quarry area 161.52 161.52

2 External OB Dump 142.10 142.10

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Sl. No. Particulars Land Area (ha)

As per approved

PR (April,2007)

Updated PR

(August, 2015)

3 Infrastructure 10.90 10.90

4 Colony 16.70 16.70

5 Embankment 13.00 13.00

6 Road 8.45 8.45

7. Temporary top soil dump 40.20 40.20

8. Miscellaneous (Blasting zone,

river diversion, power line


454.70

445.27

Sub-Total 847.57 838.14

9. Bhatadi village rehabilitation 0.00 20.00

Total 847.57 858.14

17. CALENDAR PROGRAMME OF EXCAVATION AND OB DUMPING

The calendar programme of excavation and OB dumping is as follows:

Sl. No. Year Coal Production

(Mt)

OB Dumping (Mm3) SR

Internal External Total

3 2017-18 0.97 0 5.364 5.364 5.53

4 2018-19 1.4625 5.92 2.167 8.087 5.53

5 2019-20 1.4625 6.72 1.367 8.087 5.53

6 2020-21 1.4625 6.72 1.367 8.087 5.53

7 2021-22 1.4625 6.72 1.367 8.087 5.53

8 2022-23 1.4625 6.72 1.367 8.087 5.53

9 2023-24 1.4625 6.72 1.367 8.087 5.53

10 2024-25 1.4625 6.72 1.367 8.087 5.53

11 2025-26 1.4625 6.72 1.367 8.087 5.53

12 2026-27 0.153 0.79 0.00 0.79 5.16

Total 12.823 53.75 17.10 70.85 5.53

*- actual production.

18. ADDITIONAL CAPITAL

Additional capital is not involved for enhanced coal production, as mining operation for

enhanced capacity of coal production shall be carried out within the existing leasehold

area. No additional land and HEMM equipment are required, hence additional capital

requirement for enhancement of coal production from 0.975 MTPA to 1.4625 MTPA is

NIL.

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19. MINE CLOSURE

Mine closure plan is an integral part of approved mining plan.

MINE CLOSURE ACTIVITIES

Revised Mine Corpus for Bhatadi Expansion OC mine has been prepared for

enhanced target production of 1.4625 MTPA and mine life of 10 years for 838.14 ha

land (20 ha land proposed for Bhatadi village rehabilitation). The calculation of Mine

Closure Cost is tabulated below:

Table 1 Mine closure costing

Sl.

No Particulars Qty

1 WPI for All Commodities for August, 2009 (Old series) 129.6

2

WPI for All Commodities for Sept., 2017 (provisional) (New

series) 114.3

3

WPI for All Commodities for Sept., 2017 (provisional)

(Converted to old series, conversion factor=1.561) 178.4223

4 Ratio of WPI =(3) / (1) 1.3767153

5

Total land area requirement for the project (ha) (excluding

20 ha land for Bhatadi village rehabilitation) 838.14

6 Mine closure cost @ Rs 6 lacs/ha (Rs in Lakhs) 5028.84

7 Mine closure cost after indexing from Aug'09 to Sept. `17

(Rs. In Lakhs) = (6) x (4) 6923.28

8 Less: closure cost already paid from 2012-17 (Rs. In Lakhs) 1697.08

9

Net amount for Corpus Fund as on 1/4/2017 (Rs. In lakhs)

(7) - (8) = 5226.20

10

Balance Life of the mine as on 01.04.2017 in years (Total

life of 12 years – 2 years completed (2015-16 & 2016-17) 10

11 Annual Contribution to Escrow fund for 2017-18

(Rs in Lakhs)= (9) / (10) 522.62

The year wise Mine Closure Cost with 5% escalation in subsequent years is tabulated

below:

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Table 2 Year wise Mine Closure Cost

Year Annual Production Corpus Fund

(Rs in Lakhs)

Mine Closure

Cost (Rs/t)

A) Closure Cost already deposited upto 2016-17

A.1 AS PER PR (0.65 MTPA)

2012-13 0.500 269.44

2013-14 0.560 282.91

2014-15 0.710 297.06

Sub Total A.1 1.77 849.41


1 2015-16 0.7120 413.50

2 2016-17 0.8750 434.17

Sub Total A.2 1.587 847.67

Sub Total (A.) 3.357 1697.08

A.3 AS PER MINING PLAN FOR 1.4625 MTPA Coal

Production

3 2017-18 0.9700 522.62 55.58

4 2018-19 1.4625 548.75 38.71

5 2019-20 1.4625 576.19 40.64

6 2020-21 1.4625 605.00 42.67

7 2021-22 1.4625 635.25 44.81

8 2022-23 1.4625 667.01 47.05

9 2023-24 1.4625 700.36 49.40

10 2024-25 1.4625 735.38 51.87

11 2025-26 1.4625 772.15 54.47

12 2026-27 0.1530 810.76 546.65

Sub Total

(Year. 3 to 12) 12.823 6573.47

Total

( Year 1 to 12) 14.410 7421.14

Grand Total 16.180 8270.55

The above Mining Plan including mine closure plan has been approved by WCL board

in its 293rd meeting on 31.10.2017 vide letter WCL/BD/SECTT/BM-293/2017/936 dt

10.11.2017.

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ANTICIAPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT & MITIGATION MEASURES CMPDI

ADDENDUM EIA-EMP



ADDENDUM EIA-EMP

CHAPTER – I: ANTICIAPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT & MITIGATION MEASURES

1.1 AIR QUALITY 1.1.1 AIR POLLUTION IMPACT ASSESSMENT The impact assessment has been carried out dealing with the following points:

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

(b) Impact assessment

a. Inventory of air pollution emission sources

During mining following activities may result in generation of pollutants.

(i) Drilling : Dust

(ii) Blasting of coal and overburden : Dust and noxious gases

(iii) Handling of coal : Dust and noxious gases

(iv) Overburden handling : Dust and noxious gases

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

till the development of green cover

(vi) Movement of vehicles : Dust and noxious fumes

Bhatadi Expn. OC coal mine expn. project is an existing mine, regular environmental

quality monitoring is being done. Details of the last quarter monitoring has been given

below

Ambient Air Quality Monitoring locations:

Sl.No. Location Details Core/Buffer Zone

Direction from Core Zone

Distance from Core Zone

1. Bhatadi village Core Zone - -

2. Colony Core Zone - -

3. Security check post Core Zone -

-

4. Kitadi village Buffer Zone NE 100 m approx

The monitored reading of AAQ is as given below:-

Date of sampling Parameters ( 24 hourly values in μg/m3)

TPM PM10 NOx SOX PM2.5

Bhatadi village

14/01/2017 172 54 6 11 37

03/02/2017 131 82 6 17 -





26/02/2017 129 97 9 17 52

04/03/2017 192 96 6 29 54

30/03/2017 156 83 6 16 53

14/04/2017 127 53 5.3 19.7 --

28/04/2017 117 52 4.4 11.2 40

14/05/2017 106 97 5.7 26.2 10

26/05/2017 120 45 7.2 15.7 --

26/06/2017 68 37 6.2 6.1 30

16/07/2017 55 29 6 21 19

23/07/2017 82 47 4 18 45

12/08/2017 97 65 8 10 -

27/08/2017 75 29 5 20 -

14/09/2017 58 37 8 9 -

26/09/2017 83 65 4 4 7

15/10/2017 38 26 6 16 14

Permissible Limits 200 100 80 80 60

Bhatadi colony

14/01/2017 98 54 5 9 35

03/02/2017 160 61 5 17 28

14/04/2017 117 49 4.9 15.7 33

25/06/2017 105 60 5.8 13.9 60

16/07/2017 50 34 5 24 -

17/07/2017 70 54 6 25 52

12/08/2017 105 47 5 20 -

27/08/2017 118 60 5 13 -

14/09/2017 25 16 6 20 -

26/09/2017 187 72 6 15 -

15/10/2017 174 71 6 17 -

30/10/2017 116 45 6 16 48


Bhatadi Security Post

03/02/2017 405 201 4 19 80

30/03/2017 345 258 5 16 -

26/05/2017 426 249 6.9 19.7 --

25/06/2017 184 129 5.4 17.9 57

16/07/2017 114 65 6 21 43

17/07/2017 112 85 7 21 57

12/08/2017 82 59 9 10 -

27/08/2017 123 101 5 17 -





14/09/2017 50 44 6 17 -

26/09/2017 186 120 5 20 70

15/10/2017 188 171 6 18 61

30/10/2017 172 81 6 19 -


Kitadi Village

14/01/2017 89 50 7 14 -

03/02/2017 183 90 4 17 -

04/03/2017 158 93 6 24 -

28/04/2017 131 51 4.3 17.9 -

14/05/2017 53 44 6.9 19.7 -

26/05/2017 68 20 6.4 30.3 --

27/06/2017 102 54 4.9 11.8 --

16/07/2017 29 20 7 22 -

23/07/2017 53 26 6 13 -

11/08/2017 35 20 5 12 -

26/08/2017 136 71 6 11 -

26/09/2017 33 19 7 8 -

15/10/2017 41 17 6 10 -

30/10/2017 131 87 6 19 -


As per the monitoring data given above air quality is well within the permissible

values for most of the stations. Bhatadi village has been proposed to be resettled as

it falls in the core zone of the project.

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

(i) Movement of HEMMs for physical reclamation of backfilled area

- Dust and obnoxious fumes

(ii) Movement of vehicles for shifting and salvaging operation of HEMMs and other

equipment

- Dust and obnoxious fumes

(iii) Movement of vehicles for clearing of coal and other materials

- Dust and obnoxious gases

b. Impact assessment

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

on ambient air quality is highlighted in the following paragraphs:



Ambient air quality is influenced due to the presence of PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOx, etc.,

which are generated due to various activities like drilling, blasting and OB/coal

handling related to the project. Further, ambient air quality is affected marginally to a

varying degree due to the mining activities of other nearby opencast and underground

coal mines of the same coalfield.

Now, with the expansion of the project, there is likelihood of addition of pollution to the

existing concentration level of different attributes of ambient air. Efforts are being made

by implementation of proper abatement measures so as to maintain the sinking

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

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

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

in production capacity by 0.490 MTPA, a numerical modelling has been carried out by

using FDM Air Quality Model and is incorporated in subsequent pages. The baseline

ambient meteorological data generated in the nearby mine Padmapur Expn. Deep OC

is used for the Prediction of Air Quality Data.

The results showing the Isopleth both for without and with Control measures have

been attached herewith in subsequent pages along with a Table of the resultant air

quality. It may be seen that the resultant air pollution level will remain well within the

permissible limits with the suggested control measures

.

Wind Rose Diagram



Incremental Concentration (PM 10) Resultant Concentration Standard

Location Monitoring Value Without Control Measures With Control Measures

Without Control Measures

With Control Measures

Bhatadi village 51

0.03 0.002 51.03 51.002 100

Bhatadi Colony 44

15.73 15.72 59.73 59.72 100

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

Bhatadi village

ISOPLETH -PM 10

Monitored Value Without Control Measures With Control Measures CPCB Limit



From the above table & graph, it can be seen that incremental value against existing

dust level due to proposed enhancement in capacity will be marginal. With the control

measures already in place, further augmentation and its continuous operation and

maintenance, the level of dust is to remain within the permissible limit value.

1.1.2 AIR POLLUTION CONTROL MEASURES

Bhatadi OC Expn. is an Expansion Mine, the environmental monitoring data

generation is being done on regular basis at four locations as per the Env (Protection)

Amendment Rule published Vide Gazette of dated 25.9.2000. In addition to data

generation, following abatement measures are in place and the same will continue to

be operated and maintained in order to suppress the dust and noxious gases

generation during the proposed expansion to the maximum possible extent. Further,

if need arises, the measures will be adequately strengthened.

1.1.2.1 DRILLING & BLASTING OPERATIONS In order to reduce dust generated by drilling operation drills are fitted with Dust

extractors. In order to minimize the generation of dust during blasting, the following

measures have been and will continue to be adopted:

a) Proper placing/spacing/positioning of blast holes.

b) Proper design of blast considering the actual geo-mining conditions.

c) Blasting is done between shifts or during the rest interval when the minimum

number of persons is present around the blast area. In order to quickly disperse

the dust generated in blasting operations, blasting is avoided when there is wind.

Blasting is avoided in the mornings and during cloudy situations.

d) Adaptation of Controlled Blasting Technique as permitted by DGMS, wherever

required.

1.1.2.2 COAL HANDLING PLANT, COAL LOADING & TRANSPORT COAL HANDLING PLANT A departmental Coal Handling Plant is presently under operation in Bhatadi Expansion

OC Mine. Presently following control measures are deployed at CHP to reduce air

pollutant generation.

1. Side cladding is provided at CHP

2. Shade over feeder breaker is provided

3. 30 nos of mist spray system provided at CHP

4. 3 nos of high power efficiency rain guns provided surrounding CHP.



5. 13 Nos. of sprinkler are provided along Coal Transportation road

Figure 1 CHP of Bhatadi Expn OCP

Figure 2 Mist Spray at CHP



Figure 3 Side Cladding and Rain-gun at BOCM Coal Handling Plant

COAL TRANSPORT The loosened overburden material as well as coal, as far as possible is being and will

continue to be wetted first with help of water spray arrangements before the start of

loading operations.

Movement of vehicles and HEMM on haul roads, particularly when they are not

metalled, is another major source of dust generation. To minimize dust generation due

to this operation, the following abatement measures are in place & will continue to be

maintained & operated.

1) Proper construction/black topping of all the long life haul roads & service roads.

The total length of existing black top road is 10.38 km and concrete road is 0.402

km, which is detailed as

BLACK TOPPED ROADS a) From Tirwanja Village to Padoli - 9.10 Km

b) From Weigh bridge to check post - 0.98 Km

c) Approach road in front of SAM office - 0.30 Km

CONCRETE ROAD a) From CHP to weigh bridge - 0.40 Km

b) Near water filling point - 20 m



2) Regular spraying with water sprinklers /fixed sprinklers on haul roads. Total 13 nos.

of fixed sprinkler is installed on the coal transport road.

3) At present, there are 4 Nos. of Mobile tankers in operation for dust suppression of

haul roads, coal benches, coal stock area & within mine.

4) Overloading of vehicles will continue to be avoided.

5) Covering of loaded trucks by tarpaulin.

6) Regular cleaning of transportation roads.

7) Adequate plantation has been done within the ML area covering developed OB

dumps, roads, infrastructure etc. Further plantation will also be carried out as per

necessity. All the above-mentioned control measures will be continued during the

entire life of the project.

FUTURE ABATEMENT MEASURES: -

Present coal dispatch arrangement to consumers from Bhatadi Expn OCP is through

CHP at mine and by 17 km road to CSTPS, Chandrapur. In addition to this, M/s

MAHAGENCO has identified Bhatadi Expn OCP for installation of pipe conveyor which

is of 6.25 km in length. As per the mutual agreement b/w WCL & MAHAGENCO, WCL

will provide 90 %( approx.) Land which is presently under physical possession of WCL

required for erection of pipe conveyor and M/s MAHAGENCO will invest for erection

of pipe conveyors .

Presently, the award of work of pipe conveyor form Bhatadi mines to Padmapur MGR

(merry go round) by MAHAGENCO is already in advance stage. MAHAGENCO has

submitted its proposal for land requirement for pipe conveyor system and its allied

activities to WCL. Present status of the work is given below in the figures.



Figure 4 Present status of pipe conveyor

Figure 5 Coal evacuation route existing vis-à-vis proposed.

1.1.2.3 PLANTATIONS Plantation has been undertaken in the mine area as mitigation measure against air

pollution, noise pollution and to increase the aesthetic value. The job of plantation is

taken up from the revenue budget of the mine.



The plantation is developed at suitable places like overburden dump, along the road

sides, unused land etc to arrest as well as reduce the rate of dispersion of dust

generated due to various mining operations viz. quarrying, coal and OB transportation,

OB dumping, CHP operation. The details of plantation carried out in the ML area is

given as below:-

Table 3 Plantation Details

Year Location No of plant Area

1997-98 Vacant land in

colony

50000 no 8.61 Ha

1998-99 Vacant land in

colony

50000 no 14.50 Ha

1999-00 OB dump slope 28000 no 10.05 Ha

2000-01 Avenue

plantation

7000 no 4.42 Ha

2002-03 Opp/ side of CHP 5000 no 2.83 Ha

2004-05 Behind C&D in

colony

10000 no 3.02 Ha

2005-06 Vacant land 10000 no 4.00 Ha

2010-11 OB dump slope 10000 no 4.00 Ha

2011-12 OB Dump slope 10000 no 4.00 Ha

2016-17 Behind filter plant 1850 no 0.74 Ha

2017-18 Behind colony 500 no. 0.20 Ha

Total 182350 No 56.37 Ha

Species to be planted (recommended by Forest Department) in the area are as follow.

a) Ornamental trees viz Gulmohar and fruit trees like Mango, Guava, Jamun and

medicinal plant like Neem etc. will be planted in colony area, schools, dispensary,

community buildings, playground etc.

b) Ornamental shady trees will be planted e.g. around colony along roads, haul roads,

and around industrial buildings etc.

c) The fast growing varieties of trees act as sound barriers whereas Ornamental shady

trees e.g. Subabul, Karanj etc will add to the aesthetic look of the area.



d) The Species to be planted on OB dumps etc are: Gravalia, Robusia, Punis, Vanetis,

Semal, Karanj, Babul, etc

Figure 6 Plain land Plantation at Bhatadi Opencast Mine

Figure 7 Avenue Plantation at Bhatadi Opencast Mine



Figure 8 D2 Dump Plantation at Bhatadi Opencast Mine

1.2 WATER QUALITY 1.2.1 IMPACT ASSESSMENT ON WATER

Impact Assessment on Water:- Identification of the sources of water pollution Likely sources of water pollution from this project along with the type of pollutants are

as follows:

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

(ii) Industrial waste water from workshop : Suspended solids, oil &

grease;

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

clay and oil;

(iv) Surface run-off passing through coal stockpiles : Suspended solids;

(v) Storm water from leasehold area and built-up area : Suspended solids.



Bhatadi Expn OCP is an Expansion Mine, the environmental monitoring data

generation is being done on regular basis at two locations as per the Env (Protection)

Amendment Rule published Vide Gazette of dated 25.9.2000.

EFFLUENT WATER QUALITY REPORT

NAME OF THE COMPANY : WCL YEAR : 2017

NAME OF THE AREA : CHANDRAPUR MONTH : SEP

NAME OF THE PROJECT : BHATADI OC

Mine water discharge

Date of Sample Collection

Analysis Results

pH IS-3025/11:19

83

COD (mg/l) APHA-Closed

reflux

TSS (mg/l) IS-

3025/17:1984

O & G (mg/l) IS-

3025/39:1991

Below Detection Limit 0.2 4 10 2

13.01.17 7.21 36 28 <2

22.01.17 7.55 36 26 <2

02.02.17 7.90 36 30 <2

25.02.17 7.69 36 32 <2

11.03.17 7.80 36 22 <2

29.03.17 8.29 36 32 <2

13-04-17 7.63 28 24 <2

27-04-17 8.37 28 22 <2

13-05-17 7.26 32 26 <2

25-05-17 7.13 40 32 <2

04-06-17 8.26 32 24 <2

25-06-17 7.45 28 24 <2

15/072017 8.50 40 32 <2

17/07/2017 8.10 32 28 <2

10/08/2017 8.50 40 32 <2

26/08/2017 8.10 32 28 <2

13/09/2017 8.20 36 26 <2

25/09/2017 7.44 36 28 <2

14/10/2017 7.92 32 26 <2

28/10/2017 7.89 40 36 <2

Standards as per Env.(Protection)

Amendment rule 2000 5.5 - 9.0 250 100 10

ETP (Workshop) - Treated water sample

Date of Sample Collection

Analysis Results

pH IS-3025/11:19

83

COD (mg/l) APHA-Closed

reflux

TSS (mg/l) IS-

3025/17:1984

O&G (mg/l) IS-

3025/39:1991



Below Detection Limit 0.2 4 10 2

13.01.17 7.33 40 32 <2

22.01.17 7.18 40 30 <2

02.02.17 8.18 40 32 <2

25.02.17 7.88 32 28 <2

11.03.17 7.52 32 20 <2

29.03.17 7.80 28 24 <2

13-04-17 7.9 40 32 <2

27-04-17 7.67 36 24 <2

13-05-17 7.89 36 32 <2

25-05-17 8.17 24 22 <2

04-06-17 7.32 40 32 <2

25-06-17 7.55 36 24 <2

15/072017 8.04 44 36 <2

17/07/2017 8.22 40 32 <2

11/08/2017 8.04 44 36 <2

26/08/2017 8.22 40 32 <2

13/09/2017 8.19 32 26 <2

25/09/2017 8.20 40 32 <2

14/10/2017 8.12 36 28 <2

28/10/2017 8.18 32 24 <2

Standards as per Env.(Protection)

Amendment rule 2000 5.5 - 9.0 250 100 10

As it can be observed from the regular monitoring data that existing values are within

limits.

Impact assessment Mining and its related activities may have impact on water quality. The impact of mining

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

impact on groundwater has been dealt separately at 1.2.3:

(a)Surface water sources

Deterioration of water quality and pollution of water bodies may occur due to discharge

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

flooding, siltation, choking and pollution. Mitigation measures involve provision of

(i) Garland drains on periphery to prevent surface run-off from entering into the

quarry,

(ii) Catch drain around the dumps for avoiding siltation and

(iii) Sedimentation ponds for reducing the pollution of surface water bodies.



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

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

order to assess the existing quality of mine pumped out water from Bhatadi Expn OC,

water samples have been collected & analysed. From the analysis it can be concluded

that effluent from existing mine does not contain pollution load so as to affect natural

water quality adversely. The proposed expansion in production capacity is proposed

within the existing mine limit as such no adverse impact on water quality is anticipated.

However, due care will be taken to treat the mine water discharge by sedimentation

for the proposed expansion project. Effluents from workshop will be treated in ETP

and moreover water will be mostly recycled in Workshop & CHP. As such, possibility

of adverse impact on natural watercourses after mixing is very remote.

Garland drain around the OB dump & coal dump will be made to avoid siltation of

natural water course.

It can be concluded that with these control measures in place, the adverse impacts on

water due to proposed expansion in mining operation, will be insignificant.

1.2.2 WATER POLLUTION CONTROL MEASURES i) Industrial Effluent

Industrial waste water is being collected properly. Workshop effluent treatment plant

of 75 KLD capacity having dimensions of 19.20m X 4.50m (2 Nos.) is in operation for

excavation workshop. Clear water coming out from the treatment plant is taken into

the closed water circuit and recycled for its reuse. All parameter of ETP waste

discharge is being monitored regularly as per Env. (Protection) Amendment Rule,

2000 and the same shall be done for expansion project.



Figure 9 WETP at Bhatadi Opencast Mine

ii) Mine Water

For mine discharge water, 2 Nos of Settling tanks of dimension 25.0 m x 9.0 m x 2.5

m , 25.0 m x 12.0 m x 2.5 m has been constructed in such a way that the mine water

loaded with suspended solids pass through it before being discharged

to the nearby natural water courses. The construction of additional setting tank of

dimensions 9m X 6m X 3m is under process near filtration plant and another setting

tank of dimensions 9m X 6m X 3m is proposed near CHP of the mine. The existing

and the proposed arrangement of mine water treatment is sufficient to take care of the

needs of expansion projects.



Figure 10 Settling Pond along CHP at Bhatadi Opencast Mine

Figure 11 Baffle Arrangement in Sedimentation tank at BOCM



iii) Surface Run-off

Adequate numbers of vegetation will be grown on the top surface and slopes of the

dumps in order to arrest the erosion of soil and it also reduces surface run-off, which

helps averting siltation of Natural watercourses.

For the existing project, Garland drain /catch drain of size 2.5 mtrs X2.5 mtrs is

constructed around periphery of mine for a total length of 4.00 km behind south side

of D1 dump mine boundary so as to arrest silt & sediment flow from the OB dumps &

mine. Water pumped out from the mine is discharged onto the surface & made to pass

thorough a sedimentation pond. The clear water from the sedimentation tank is used

for activities like dust suppression on haul roads & in & around CHP. As expansion

project shall commence, the Garland drain/catch drain shall be extended suitably.

Figure 12 Garland Drain along D2 Dump at Bhatadi Opencast Mine



iv) Domestic Water Treatment

A 50 KLD capacity STP plant based on MBBR technology for treatment of domestic

sewage generated township is under construction and the same will take care of the

needs of expansion project. Regular water quality/effluent quality monitoring is carried

out and will continue to be carried out so as to ascertain the likely load of pollutants

and thereby suitably modifying the control measures.

Figure 13 STP at Bhatadi Opencast Mine 1.2.3 HYDROGEOLOGICAL SET- UP

A. AQUIFERS

Generally, sand & sandstone horizons serve as aquifers whereas shale/clay acts as

aquicludes in alluvium and Gondwanas respectively. The various hydrogeological

units developed in the study area are in the following table.

Table 4 Type of aquifers in Bhatadi OC Expn. Mine area

Sl. No.

Type of Aquifer

Depth range (m)

Core zone Buffer zone

1. Unconfined 0 - 20 Soil /alluvium and Kamthis

Soil/alluvium and sandstone of Gondwanas

2. Semiconfined/ confined

Beyond 25

Kamthi and Barakars Sandstone horizons & secondary porus structures in Gondwanas



In the dip-side of the mine, Moturs comprising mostly clay/claystone with thin

bands/lenses of sandstone are not recognized as aquifers and they act as separating

media between Kamthi & Barakars thereby considerably reducing the scope of

Barakars as potential aquifers though they are mostly arenaceous in nature. This total

sequence in turn overlained by thick alluvium possessing high to moderate primary

porosity and moderate infiltration factor (15 % to 20 %) thereby creating congenial

hydrogeological environment. It can be inferred that the aquifers in Alluvium and

Kamthi Formations in general possess moderate/high groundwater potential in the

study area due to an added advantage of physical setting with respect to Erai river.

B. GROUNDWATER LEVELS

To collect the representative groundwater levels in the study area, WCL through

CMPDI,RI-IV has established a monitoring network with 29 dug wells and 3

piezometers (hydrograph stations) spread over the buffer zone (10 km radius from the

Bhatadi OC Expn. mine. Water level monitoring in these hydrograph stations has been

done as per MoEFCC guidelines (four times in a year) since 2006

The range of water levels for the year 2017, measured from the area in and around

Bhatadi OC Expn. Area are given below.

Pre monsoon period Core Zone 3.30 m to 09.65 m

Buffer zone 3.35 m to 13.28 m

Post monsoon Core Zone 2.15 m to 06.32m

Buffer zone 0.10 m to 13.15 m

C. WATER LEVEL TREND

Hydrographs of two permanent observation wells fixed by WCL through CMPDI, RI-IV

has been prepared based on pre-monsoon (May) and post-monsoon (Nov) water level

data from 2006 to 2017 and presented in below figures to assess the water level trend.

The hydrographs of two permanent observation wells CB-6 & CB-18 situated in core

zone and buffer zone of Bhatadi OC Expn. respectively reveals increasing trend of

water level in both pre-monsoon and post-monsoon season. This corroborates that

there is no induced effect on cyclic storage capacity of shallow aquifer in core zone.



Figure 14 Hydrograph at Village Kachrala

Figure 15 Hydrograph at Village Khairgaon

D. GENERAL AQUIFER PARAMETERS

Detailed hydrogeological investigations were carried out at Bhatadi OC Expn. mine

area under UNDP project. The aquifer parameters evaluated by CMPDI in Wardha

Valley Coalfield and Bhatadi OC Expn. in particular have been considered and

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

DT

W (

m b

gl)

TIME IN MONTHS

HYDROGRAPH OF OB WELL (CB-6) AT VILLAGE KACHRALA, SITUATED AT A DISTANCE OF AROUND 6.4 K.M. IN W-NW DIRECTION FROM THE MINE BOUNDARY

POSTMONSOON

0

0.5

1

1.5

2

2.5

3

3.5

4

4.5

5

DT

W (

m b

gl)

TIME IN MONTHS

HYDROGRAPH OF OB WELL (CB-18) AT VILLAGE KHAIRGAON, SITUATED AT A DISTANCE OF AROUND 2.3 K.M. IN SOUTHERN DIRECTION FROM THE MINE

BOUNDARY

POSTMONSOON



attributed for the study area. The projected hydraulic parameters of the aquifers in

Kamthi & Barakar formations are as follows:

Table 5 Aquifer Parameters in the Study Area

Sl.

No.

Parameters Kamthis Top

Barakars

Kamthi + Top

Barakars

1 Transmissivity (m2/day) 760 67 700

2 Hydraulic conductivity (m/day) 18.0 2.7 7.0

3 Storage co-efficient 7.3x10-4 3.7 x 10-4 3.7 x 10-4

The tube wells constructed in alluvium / Kamthis have registered moderate to high

yield ranging from 15 LPS to 25 LPS. However, the bore wells in Talchirs in general

recorded low yield varying from negligible to 3.0 LPS with some exceptions of

moderate yield due to secondary porosity and favourable physical setting.

E. GROUNDWATER RECHARGE

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

average annual rainfall of 1300 mm. Additionally groundwater is also being recharged

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

water thrown on land/natural drains, reservoir/dam of Erai river etc. The replenishable

groundwater recharge has been computed by rainfall-infiltration method in the

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

The rainfall-infiltration factor for alluvium/Kamthi and Talchir has been considered to

be 15% and 4 % respectively (GEC report-1997). The groundwater balance

computation for this study area of 314 sq. km has been done as per GEC -1997

norms and is furnished below: -

Table 6 Gross Groundwater Recharge from “All source”

a) Recharge from rainfall 46.73 MCM

Alluvium/Kamthis (212.62 Sq. Km) 41.46 MCM

Talchirs (101.38 Sq. Km) 5.27 MCM

b) Recharge from other sources 8.92 MCM

i) Irrigation return flow 0.44 MCM



ii) Return flow from mine pumped out (waste) water of 10.47

MCM (20%)

2.09 MCM

iii) Recharge from Erai reservoir (Average water spread of

1250 Ha and water storage period 365 days

6.39 MCM

c) Gross groundwater recharges (a+b) 55.65 MCM

F. GROUNDWATER DRAFT

The groundwater withdrawal is generally for domestic, industry and irrigation

requirement and is quantified as under:

Table 7 Gross Groundwater Draft for ‘All Uses’

Sl.

No.

Purpose No./Area Water consumption

per capita

Total qty. of

withdrawal (MCM)

1. a) Domestic (365 days) (Human Population)

104994 Nos.

70 Lit/day

2.68

b) Domestic (Animals) 37680 Nos.

20 Lit/day

0.28

2. Irrigation (for 120 days)

371.20 Ha. 40000 Lit/ha/day

1.78

Total 4.74

In addition to the above, the working mines in the study area (1 underground mine +

3 open cast mines) are also pumping out groundwater continuously to keep the

working faces dry for effective extraction of coal. An estimate has been made on the

water pumped out from all the working mines and it comes to 10.47 MCM. Thus, the

total groundwater withdrawal in the area amounts to 15.21 MCM.

G. GROUNDWATER BALANCE

i. Gross groundwater recharge 55.65MCM

ii. Natural discharge to drains & other losses

(Approx.10% of item (i) )

5.56 MCM

iii. Net annual groundwater availability 50.09 MCM

iv. Annual groundwater draft for all uses 15.21 MCM

v. Groundwater balance (Item iii & iv 34.88 MCM



Ground water balance flow diagram is shown below:

H. STAGE OF GROUNDWATER DEVELOPMENT

Coal mining is the major industrial activity in the area in addition to the Chandrapur

Thermal Power Station (CTPS) of MSEB. Besides this, groundwater utilisation is

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

computation in the present study is 30.36 %, which can be categorized as "Safe" with

less than 70% value. As per CGWB, Central Region, Nagpur the ‘Stage of ground

water development’ in Chandrapur tehsil, in which mine is located is 11.56%.

I. GROUND WATER QUALITY

The groundwater quality in the area is being monitored regularly (once in a year) by

WCL through CMPDI the results indicate the groundwater does not contain any toxic

elements. Generally, the water quality is alkaline in nature with pH value of 7.10 to

7.68 with low to moderate concentration of total dissolved solids (TDS) i.e. 360 mg/l

to 970 mg/l which is under desirable limit for drinking as per BIS 10500:2012. Normally,

the coal mining activity does not induce any unwanted chemical or elements into the



groundwater affecting the water chemistry except for total suspended solids (TSS).

Ground water quality analysis data is given table below:

GROUND WATER QUALITY ANALYSIS RESULT

NAME OF THE COMPANY : WCL YEAR : 2016-17

NAME OF THE AREA : CHANDRAPUR

Sl. No

Parameters

Test Method Limits of Detection

Analysis Result Sampling Code, Location & Sample collection date

Standard ( IS : 10500 : 2012)

TIRWANJA, CB-3

19.05.16

CHALWADI, CB-4A

18.05.16

Desirable limit

PLV in the absence of alternate source

1 Colour Hz )

IS 3025 /04:1983, Platinum Cobalt

1 3 2 5 15

2 Odour IS 3025 /05:1983,

Physical, Qualitative

Qualitative Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable

3 Turbidity (NTU)

IS-3025/10:1984 Nephelometric

1.0 4 2 1 5

4 pH Value IS-3025/11:1983

Electrometric 0.2 7.35 7.18 6.5 to 8.5

No relaxation

5 Total Hardness as CaCO3 -mg/l

IS-3025/21:2009 EDTA

4.0 152 460 200 600

6 Iron -mg/l IS-3025/53:2003

AAS-Flame 0.06 <0.06 <0.06 0.3

No relaxation

7 Chlorides - mg/l

IS-3025/32:1988, Argentometric

2.0 58 128 250 1000

8 Residual Chlorine -mg/l (min.)

APHA, 22nd Edition DPD

0.02 <0.02 0.08 0.2 1

9 Fluoride- mg/l

APHA, 22nd Edition SPADNS

0.02 0.88 1.31 1.0 1.5

10 TDS -mg/l IS-3025/16:1984

Gravimetric 25.0 360 970 500 2000

11 Calcium -mg/l

IS-3025/40:1991 EDTA

1.6 34.4 99.2 75 200

12 Magnesium -mg/l*

APHA, 22nd Edition- Calculation

EDTA 3 16.03 51.52 30 100



Sl. No

Parameters



Standard ( IS : 10500 : 2012)

TIRWANJA, CB-3

19.05.16

CHALWADI, CB-4A

18.05.16

Desirable limit


13 Copper -mg/l

IS-3025/42:1992 AAS-Flame

0.03 <0.03 <0.03 0.05 1.5

14 Manganese - mg/l


0.02 <0.02 <0.02 0.1 0.3

15 Sulphate -mg/l

APHA, 22nd Edition Turbidity

2.0 80 152 200 400

16 Nitrates - mg/l

APHA, 22nd Edition UV-

Spectrophotometric Turbidity

Nesseler’s

0.5 0.79 40.57 45 No

relaxation

17 Cadmium - mg/l

APHA, 22nd Edition AAS-GTA

0.0005 <0.0005 <0.0005

0.003 No

relaxation

18 Lead -mg/l APHA, 22nd Edition

AAS-GTA 0.005

<0.005 <0.005 0.01

No relaxation

19 Selenium –mg/l*

APHA, 22nd Edition AAS-VGA

0.005 <0.005 <0.005

0.01 No

relaxation

20 Total Arsenic -mg/l*


0.005

<0.005 <0.005

0.01 0.05

21 Zinc -mg/l IS-3025/49:1994

AAS-Flame 0.01 0.09 0.01 5 15

22

Total Chromium -mg/l

IS 3025 (Part 52) : 2003

AAS-Flame

0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.05 No

relaxation

23 Boron -mg/l APHA, 22nd Edition

Carmine 0.2 <0.2 <0.2 0.5 1.0

24 Alkalinity -mg/l

IS-3025/23:1986, Titration 4.0 186 320 200 600

25 Nickel-mg/l IS 3025 (Part 54) : 2003, AAS-Flame Method

0.02 <0.02 <0.02 0.02 No

relaxation

26 Aluminum -mg/l*


0.03 <0.03 <0.03 0.1 0.2



Note: 1) This Report refers to the values related to the items tested as received. 2) This Report cannot be reproduced in part or full without written permission of the management. 3) * - Test parameter not under NABL scope

GROUND WATER QUALITY ANALYSIS RESULT

NAME OF THE COMPANY : WCL YEAR : 2016-17

NAME OF THE AREA : CHANDRAPUR

Sl. No

Parameters



Standard ( IS : 10500 : 2012)

VADOLI , CB-9

19.05.16

CHARGAON, CB-15B 18.05.16

Desirable limit


1 Colour (Hz) IS 3025 /04:1983, Platinum Cobalt

1 3 1 5 15

2 Odour IS 3025 /05:1983,

Physical, Qualitative

Qualitative Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable

3 Turbidity (NTU)

IS-3025/10:1984 Nephelometric

1.0 3 1 1 5

4 pH Value IS-3025/11:1983

Electrometric 0.2 7.68 7.43 6.5 to 8.5

No relaxation

5 Total Hardness as CaCO3 -mg/l

IS-3025/21:2009 EDTA

4.0 138 208 200 600

6 Iron -mg/l IS-3025/53:2003

AAS-Flame 0.06 <0.06 <0.06 0.3

No relaxation

7 Chlorides - mg/l

IS-3025/32:1988, Argentometric

2.0 68 48 250 1000

8 Residual Chlorine -mg/l (min.)

APHA, 22nd Edition DPD

0.02 0.03 <0.02 0.2 1

9 Fluoride- mg/l

APHA, 22nd Edition SPADNS

0.02 0.61 1.18 1.0 1.5

10 TDS -mg/l IS-3025/16:1984

Gravimetric 25.0 380 440 500 2000

11 Calcium -mg/l

IS-3025/40:1991 EDTA

1.6 24 55.2 75 200



Sl. No

Parameters



Standard ( IS : 10500 : 2012)

VADOLI , CB-9

19.05.16


Desirable limit


12 Magnesium -mg/l*

APHA, 22nd Edition- Calculation

EDTA 3 18.95 17.01 30 100

13 Copper -mg/l


0.03 <0.03 <0.03 0.05 1.5

14 Manganese - mg/l


0.02 <0.02 <0.02 0.1 0.3

15 Sulphate -mg/l

APHA, 22nd Edition Turbidity

2.0 80 106 200 400

16 Nitrates - mg/l

APHA, 22nd Edition UV-

Spectrophotometric Turbidity

Nesseler’s

0.5 11.0 40.54 45 No

relaxation

17 Cadmium - mg/l


0.0005 <0.0005 <0.0005

0.003 No

relaxation

18 Lead -mg/l APHA, 22nd Edition

AAS-GTA 0.005

<0.005 <0.005 0.01

No relaxation

19 Selenium –mg/l*


0.005 <0.005 <0.005

0.01 No

relaxation

20 Total Arsenic -mg/l*


0.005

<0.005 <0.005

0.01 0.05

21 Zinc -mg/l IS-3025/49:1994

AAS-Flame 0.01 <0.01 0.013 5 15

22

Total Chromium -mg/l

IS 3025 (Part 52) : 2003

AAS-Flame

0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.05 No

relaxation

23 Boron -mg/l APHA, 22nd Edition

Carmine 0.2 <0.2 <0.2 0.5 1.0

24 Alkalinity -mg/l

IS-3025/23:1986, Titration

4.0 192 154 200 600

25 Nickel-mg/l IS 3025 (Part 54) : 2003, AAS-Flame Method

0.02 <0.02 <0.02 0.02 No

relaxation



Sl. No

Parameters



Standard ( IS : 10500 : 2012)

VADOLI , CB-9

19.05.16


Desirable limit


26 Aluminum -mg/l*


0.03 <0.03 <0.03 0.1 0.2

Note: 1) This Report refers to the values related to the items tested as received. 2) This Report cannot be reproduced in part or full without written permission of the management. 3) * - Test parameter not under NABL scope

J. MINE DRAINAGE/PUMPING

The entire quarriable area is covered by Kamthis varying in thickness from 3.05 m to

53.58 m below the soil/alluvium thickness of 1.50 to 14.41 m. These formations may

possess moderate/high groundwater potential due to high/moderate porosity and

further enhances recharge to underlying formations/aquifers. The semi-consolidated

Gondwana are mostly stratified formations underlying the Alluvium/soil. The

permeable beds (Sandstone horizons) act as individual hydrogeological units and

develop multi-aquifer system. As such under these circumstances, the groundwater

flow/velocity along the bedding planes is higher than across the plane. It is imperative

that horizontal hydraulic conductivity is many folds higher than the vertical hydraulic

conductivity.

The opencast mine acts as large diameter well/sink resulted in by cutting /extraction

of different aquifer zones/formations overlying the working coal seam. As soon as

depression / pit is created due to mine cut, the initial discharge is generally heavy due

to concentration of flow to that region thereby creating depletion/draw-down in water

levels in the surrounding area and the inflow stabilizes due to partial desaturation. With

increase in depth of incision, the semi-confined aquifer would also be exposed

/punctured thereby the total system would be converted into water table condition and

a cone of depression would be formed by the gravity drainage from different aquifer

zones. In opencast mining, the unconfined aquifer is the most affected and the semi



confined aquifer is least affected. The mine influence is directly proportional to the

mine area and depth.

The groundwater inflow computation has been done by utilising the above mentioned

aquifer and mine parameters. The classic Theis equation has been modified by

introducing mine expansion rate and the groundwater inflow to the mine has been

estimated to be around 5600 m3/day at the final quarry depth of 150 m. The

groundwater inflow may stabilize/reduce due to partial desaturation of the potential

unconfined aquifer in alluvium / Kamthis over a period of progressive mining.

K. RADIUS OF MINE INFLUENCE AREA

In Opencast mines, the different aquifers overlying the working coal seam would be

contributing groundwater to the mine by gravity drainage since they are

exposed/removed at the mine. The anticipated groundwater inflow to the mine is to

the tune of 5600 m3/day at the final quarry depth of 150 m. As such due to this

pumping, cone of depression would be formed. The shape and extent of the cone

would depend on mainly hydraulic conductivity and specific yield of aquifers, mine

depth & area etc. Generally steep drawdown cone would be formed in poor potential

aquifers thereby the influence area is to small distance and reverse is established in

respect of aquifers with high hydraulic conductivity. The radius of mine influence area

has been estimated for Bhatadi OC Expn. mine by based on the above mentioned

aquifer and mine parameters and works out to about 810 m at final mine depth of 150

m. It may be appropriate to mention here that the presence of prominent

boundaries/water bodies, faults and also interfringing of sandstone and shale beds

may restrict the propagation of drawdown cone. It may relevant to highlight that the

actual observed mine influence area is much less than the projected figures. However,

the effect is limited/negligible in the rise side of the incrop zone due to shallow mine

depth & area and further mine development is towards dip-side only.

However, to estimate a probable zone of influence, dewatering of the entire

unconfined aquifer was considered. As the permeability is likely to vary and

reduce largely in the mine area due to presence of shale, the radius of

influence was estimated considering a permeability of 7.0 m/day.



The radius of influence (R) for Bhatadi OC Expn. Mine is calculated by using

Sichardt’s formula

R = c*(h-hw)*k): Where, C=3000 (Constant), (h-hw) – drawdown, K-Hydraulic Conductivity

(m/sec).

Project Mine

depth

(m)

(h-hw )

(m)

K-Hydraulic

Conductivity

(K)(m/sec)

Radius of influence (R)

in m

R = C*(h-hw)*k)

Bhatadi OC

Expn.

150 30 8.10*10-5 810

L. IMPACT OF MINING ON WATER REGIME

The mining activity creates dis-equilibrium in environmental scenario of the area and

disturbs the groundwater conditions/regime in particular. The impact on water regime

due to mining activity can be broadly classified as under:

i) Impact on topography & soil

ii) Impact on surface water and quality

iii) Impact on groundwater & quality

A brief description/out-line on these aspects is given below:

a. IMPACT ON TOPOGRAPHY AND SOIL

A local change in ground topography will be created at Bhatadi OC Expn. area due to

mining operations such as open pit, embankments, dumps of overburden and coal. As

a result, there would be marginal change in the drainage and surface run-off. During

these courses, soil is more susceptible for changes due to erosion, leaching

phenomena/process etc. Further the fine dust particles of coal & overburden may

adversely affect the porosity of soils. The external dumps will result in silting on soils

and local drains thereby marginal change in topography and drainage of the area.

Within the core zone area, cracks and loosening of soil would be resulted due to mining

and associated activities such as drilling, blasting etc. thereby physical/textural

changes would occur in soil/formations. This mine-induced process increases the rate

of infiltration and recharge. So also the backfilled area may be a good media for high



groundwater recharge due to high-induced permeability. Further, the void proposed to

be left out would store substantial quantity of rain water which can be utilized for

domestic & agriculture use and also for recharging the groundwater source. These

mine-induced effects may change the surface run-off in the core zone area resulting

in a difference in hydrological regime of local drains.

It may be appropriate to highlight the fact that temporary groundwater loss/deficit

created during active mining stage would be compensated by these different means

in the post mining stage so that the initial groundwater levels are regained to normalcy

at the earliest for the utility of the area.

b. IMPACT ON SURFACE WATER AND ITS QUALITY

As mentioned earlier, there would be minor change in the ground topography and

infiltration capacity/rate of soil/formation due to mining operations resulting in some

local change in drainage pattern and surface run-off in core zone. It is established that

high infiltration zone would serve as good media for high groundwater recharge and

reduces the surface run-off considerably in the core zone. In view of this, the mine has

to handle more water in the monsoon besides the additional contribution from the

surface run-off from the catchment area. As such the surface run-off contribution to

the natural drains from the mining area would be reduced / minimum thereby some

minor change is expected in hydrologic regime of the river system.

c. IMPACT ON GROUND WATER AND ITS QUALITY

Mining is associated with groundwater problems, particularly when it is below water

table. The impact of mining on groundwater is dependent mainly on mine and aquifer

parameters, groundwater recharge-discharge process etc. In opencast mining, the

unconfined aquifer gets affected more whereas the semi-confined aquifers are least

affected due to continuous gravity drainage and conventional sump pumping or

advance dewatering schemes for efficient and safe working. As such, during this

exercise, basically the water level is to be depressed/depleted below the working seam

depth in which case large scale mine water pumping cannot be avoided. Consequently

the mine dewatering would drain out some area around the mine with decline in

groundwater levels. However, these mine-induced effects are temporary. Further, the



mine pumped out water would contaminate the other resources of water. The water

quality monitoring is being carried continued at the stipulated intervals as a preventive

measure.

Groundwater inflow and mine influence area have been estimated and the

groundwater monitoring would be undertaken as corrective measure to avoid adverse

effects. The mine discharge after passing through sedimentation pond / tank would be

discharged onto land/natural drains with earthen check dam at suitable locations so

that the groundwater gets additional recharge by the return flow. The artificial recharge

by water conservation structures in mine influence area proper may not be a viable

solution because of the reason that recharged water would drain to the mine at a faster

rate due to the steep hydraulic gradients resulted in during mining activity. As

mentioned earlier the mine impact may be for temporary period during mine life and

the area would regain the normalcy/benefits in many ways by appropriate reclamation

measures during post-mining period. However, the water shortage in the mine

influence area would be supplemented from the treated mine water discharge for both

domestic & irrigation use of affected villages if any.

M. AUGMENTATION OF GROUNDWATER RECHARGE POTENTIAL

As a part of environmental protection, the project has been adopting all possible

measures to increase the ground water recharge potential in the influenced and

nearby areas.

a. AFFORESTATION AND PLANTATIONS

The improvement in vegetation cover has a direct bearing on augmentation of

ground water recharge. Biological reclamation involves growing of grasses and

trees that can check the soil erosion from the dump. Details of the plantation have

been given in paragraph 1.1.2.3

b. RAIN WATER HARVESTING & ARTIFICIAL RECHARGE

Coal mining is the major industrial activity in the area. Ground water pumping is an

integral part of coal mining. Besides this, groundwater utilization is mainly for domestic

and irrigation use in the study area.



To minimize the impact of mining on ground water system, the project/mine authority

has been adopting all possible measure to increase the ground water recharge

potential.

The stage of ground water development in the buffer zone (10 km from the periphery

of the core zone) of Bhatadi OC Expn. comes to about 30.36%.

However, artificial recharge may be done for more use of ground water for irrigation

augmentation in the study area when the source of water is easily available for

recharging

The artificial recharge by water conservation structures in the outside mine influence

areas will check water level lowering. But within the mine influence area it may not be

a viable solution because of the reason that recharged water would drain into the mine

at a faster rate due to the steep hydraulic gradients resulted in the mining activity.

However, additional artificial recharge will be taken up for improving the quality of

ground water.

The impact on ground water level is being minimized by artificial recharge by spreading

of pumped out water, creation and filling of ponds with mine water and construction of

rainwater harvesting structure.

In the monsoon season the garland drain channels the surface run-off from the

different mines area without any contamination and is accumulated in mine sump and

being utilized for different purposes.

Rainwater Harvesting and artificial recharge will also take place through abandoned

dug-wells and final voids of old mines for increasing ground water potential and check

water level lowering.

After mine closure, void of opencast will be waterlogged. This will help in maintaining

the water table in the surrounding areas and may become a source of water supply to

the community.

Creation of awareness among workers and local peoples about rain water Harvesting

and artificial recharge will be given priority. This aspect is usually covered during the

Environmental Week celebrated every year (5th to 12th June).

Efforts are being made to construct more recharge structures (i.e. ponds/tanks) at

suitable sites in the nearby affected villages.



N. CONSERVATION MEASURES

The mine discharge will be utilized to meet the mine’s domestic, dust

suppression, firefighting and other industrial water needs.

After the cessation of mining, with rainfall and groundwater recharge, the

water levels will recoup and attain normalcy. Thus, the impact of mining on

groundwater system may be considered as a temporary phenomenon. The

old mine workings also behave as water pools and improves the resource

availability in the area.

The construction of surface tanks and desiltation/deepening of existing low-

lying area in the local villages would enhance the water availability in the

nearby villages. Utilization of mine water for irrigation use will also enhance

the ground water recharge potential through artificial recharge in the area.

Thereby, in post-mining condition, the recharge and source potential in core

zone will be much higher than the existing.

The discharged mine water would be available for the local people to utilize

in irrigation and domestic use. Thereby the mine water will be a resource

for many of the local villagers.

O. FUTURE STRATEGY

To create the water source and to increase ground water recharge, under

community development, tanks/ponds/dugwells will be constructed in the

nearby villages.

Increase vegetative cover by plantation in the mine areas. This will contain

the surface runoff and increase the ground water recharge.

Monitoring of water quality of mine water discharge, local river/nala and

domestic water (dug well/hand pumps) will be continued under routine

monitoring.

On analyzing the field data if any area receiving the maximum impact,

suitable controls measures will be adopted by the project authorities.

1.3 NOISE QUALITY 1.3.1 NOISE LEVEL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

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

site corresponding to pre-mining scenario, baseline noise level data was generated &



details were given in approved EIA/EMP. All the values were found well within the

permissible limit.

Proposed expansion mine would be associated with following activities that

may generate noise during operation:

a. Drilling

b. Blasting

c. Shovel operation

d. Dozing

e. Movement of dumper

f. Operation of CHP / Workshop

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

generation, with their expected noise levels:

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

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

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

80 – 100 dB(A). Noise level have been found to be related to engine capacity. Crusher

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

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

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

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

EQUIPMENT NOISE LEVEL [dB(A)]

Dozer 98

Dumper 92

Power shovel 93

Drilling machine 96

ACCEPTABLE INDUSTRIAL NOISE LEVEL As per Env. (Protection) Amendment Rules, 2000 the ambient noise quality standards

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

Table 8 Noise Quality Standards

Sl. No. Category of

area

Limits [dB(A)]

Day time Night time



(6.00 AM to 10.00 PM ) (10.00 PM to 6.00 AM )

1. Industrial 75 70

2. Commercial 65 55

3. Residential 55 45

4. Silence zone 50 40

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

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

statutory bodies like DGMS.

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

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

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

ear. Whereas, the following table shows the maximum permissible noise exposure

levels, as per American Standards, for the industrial workers.

Exposure time (Hrs./day) Noise level [dB(A)]

8 90

6 92

4 95

3 97

2 100

1.5 102

1 105

0.5 108

0.25 or less 115

Exposure to pulse or impact noise should not exceed 140 dB(A)

With the proposed enhancement of the Bhatadi Expn OC, the expected noise

level in the mine activity area will be much less as the scale of operation will be less.

Hence the impact on noise will be insignificant.

The monitored noise level reading of existing project is as follows:-



Name of the Location - CHP

Month Date of Data Noise Level in dB(A)

collection Day Time Night Time

JAN.2017 13.01.17 59.3 51.8

JAN.2017 23.01.17 61.4 61.2

FEB.2017 08.02.17 44.9 42.7

FEB.2017 27.02.17 62.9 61.8

MAR.2017 11.03.17 64.2 62.7

MAR.2017 29.03.17 65.6 62.2

APRIL.2017 13.04.17 61.7 61.4

APRIL.2017 27.04.17 63.6 63.3

MAY.2017 12.05.17 62.5 62.3

MAY.2017 26.05.17 62.6 63.5

JUNE.2017 02.06.17 64.8 62.9

JUNE.2017 27.06.17 64.7 63.2

JULY.2017 13.07.2017 62.7 62.6

JULY.2017 21.07.2017 61.7 61.6

AUG.2017 11/08/2017 63.7 57.1

AUG.2017 26/08/2017 65.4 55.6

SEP.2017 12.09.2017 62.4 62.2

SEP.2017 24.09.2017 61.6 61.4

OCT.2017 13/10/2017 62.6 62.4

OCT.2017 30/10/2017 62.7 62.6

Noise Level Standard as per Env. (Protection) Amendment rule

2000 75 70

Name of the Location - Colony

Month Date of Data Noise Level in dB(A)

collection Day Time Night Time

JAN.2017 13.01.17 51.9 42.4

JAN.2017 23.01.17 42.4 42.2

FEB.2017 08.02.17 61.2 60.6

FEB.2017 27.02.17 44.3 43.8

MAR.2017 11.03.17 43.7 42.3

MAR.2017 29.03.17 41.4 40.1

APRIL.2017 13.04.17 42.6 42.5

APRIL.2017 27.04.17 42.7 42.4

MAY.2017 12.05.17 42.4 42.2

MAY.2017 26.05.17 42.3 42.2

JUNE.2017 02.06.17 44.5 42.7

JUNE.2017 27.06.17 44.9 42.2

JULY.2017 13.07.2017 42.3 42.2

JULY.2017 21.07.2017 42.4 42.2

AUG.2017 11/08/2017 39.7 32.6

AUG.2017 26/08/2017 40.2 32.7



SEP.2017 12.09.2017 42.5 42.4

SEP.2017 24.09.2017 42.4 42.2

OCT.2017 13/10/2017 42.6 42.3

OCT.2017 30/10/2017 42.6 42.5

Noise Level Standard as per Env. (Protection) Amendment rule 2000

55 45

1.3.2 NOISE POLLUTION CONTROL MEASURES Monitoring of the noise control will be carried out on regular basis as per the Env

(Protection) Amendment Rule 2000. While planning for an effective noise attenuation

measures, the concept of source, path and receiver has been considered.

(A) Noise Control at Source There are two areas where the noise generation can be checked at source.

(i) Proper Design Since the generation of noise can be reduced by reducing the vibration amplitude, the

area of vibrating part and frequency of vibration will be taken care that all loose contact

between metal parts avoided.

Shock absorbing pads will be fixed in the foundation of vibrating equipment / machines.

In case of aerodynamic noise producing sources, mufflers will be provided with the

machines.

(ii) Proper Maintenance All machines and equipment will be properly maintained. Sound muffler system and

bearing lubricating system etc. of equipment will be kept in proper condition.

Noise control in Transmission Path The measures are to be taken for control of noise along the transmission path have

been put in following two categories:

(i) Air borne path

(ii) Ground borne path

(i) Air Borne Path The control in air – borne path has been planned in a number of ways as:

(a) The crusher house, screen house etc., which are source of high level noise

generation are to be enclosed.

(b) Planting of furrows of trees along the thick foliage around the compound and

wall of CHP, workshop and other industrial buildings. This will reduce the

spread of noise. It can be also used as an acoustic enclosure to reduce ambient

noise.

(ii) Ground Borne Path



It has been proposed to provide vibration isolators in the form of vibration absorbing

pads placed at the base of vibrating equipment.

(C) Noise Control at Receiver End Even after adopting above measures, if desired noise level is not achieved at receiver

end, in that case, following measures are suggested:

(a) The workers exposed to high noise level are provided with earplugs.

(b) Provision of enclosed booths at the worksite to protect worker from noisy

environment.

Control of Ground Vibration The adverse impacts due to ground vibration occurs because of blasting operations

carried out in the mine. In the proposed Bhatadi Expn OC Expansion blasting will be

carried out as per the provisions of the Statute and only after taking due permission

from Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS). The blasting pattern including

spacing of holes, burden, charge per blast/delay etc. will be duly approved by DGMS

and then only it will be practiced in the mine during actual mining operations. The

blasting will be carried out under the direct supervision of a Blasting Officer and

records of every blast will be monitored and maintained. In case of blasting near the

habitation, separate blasting pattern will be designed and tested so as to avoid/

minimize any adverse impact of blasting/ ground vibration on the nearby structures.

The approval for such type of Controlled blasting will be obtained from DGMS and will

be implemented accordingly.

1.4 LAND MANAGEMENT 1.4.1 DURING MINING LAND USE PATTERN The proposed land use pattern during expansion of mining operation is as follows: -

Table 9 Land Use during mining

SI No. Particulars Land Details




4 Colony 16.70

5 Embankment 13.00

6 Road 8.45




8. Miscellaneous (Blasting zone, river diversion,

power line diversion & rationalization

445.27

Sub-Total 837.94

Table 10 Pre-Mining Land Use

Sl. No.


Govt. Land

Forest Land

Total


785.69 52.25 0.00 837.94

2. Land for Bhatadi Village Rehabilitation to be Acquired

9.43 0.0 0.0 9.43

3. Total EC Land 795.12 52.25 0.0 847.37

4. Additional Land involved in approved Mine Plan

10.57 0.0 0.2 10.77

5. Total Land as per approved Mine Plan

805.69 52.25 0.2 858.14

Table 11 Stage-wise Land use and Reclamation Area (ha)

Land use category Present (1st year)

5th year 10th year End of Mine Life

Post Mining

Backfilled Area (Reclaimed with plantation)

0.00 (0.00)

30.00 (0.00)

70.92 (10.00)

88.92 (50.00)

88.92 (50.00)

Excavated Area (Not reclaimed)

59.80 89.80 68.88 72.40 72.40

Ext. OB dump (Reclaimed with plantation)

110.00 (0.00)

130.00 (30.00)

142.10 (70.00)

142.10 (142.10)

142.10 (142.10)

Temporary Top soil dump

40.20 (0.00)

40.20 (0.00)

40.20 (0.00)

0.00 (0.00)

0.00 (0.00)

Embankment 5.00

(0.00) 13.00 (4.00)

13.00 (10.00)

13.00 (13.00)

13.00 (13.00)

Undisturbed area (brought under plantation)

586.89 (20.00)

498.89 (30.00)

466.79 (50.00)

485.47 (50.00)

485.47 (50.00)

Roads (avenue plantation)

8.45 (1.00)

8.45 (2.00)

8.45 (3.00)

8.45 (3.00)

8.45 (3.00)

Area around colony, buildings and Infrastructures

27.60 (2.00)

27.60 (4.00)

27.60 (6.00)

27.60 (6.00)

27.60 (6.00)

Total with in ML Area

837.94 837.94 837.94 837.94 837.94



Table 12 Stage-wise cumulative plantation

Sl. No.

Year

External Dump (OB + Top

Soil)

Backfilled area

Others (undisturbed

area/etc.) Total

Area (ha)

No. of trees

Area (ha)

No. of trees

Area (ha)

No. of trees

Area (ha)

No. of trees

1 1st year

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 23.00 50 20.0 57.50

2 5th year

30.00 75 0.0 0.0 40.00 100 70.0 175

3 10th year

70.00 175 10.00 25 71.0 177.50 149.0 377.50

4 End of mine life

142.1 355.25 50 125 72.0 180 264.1 660.25

5 Post mining

142.1 355.25 50 125 72.0 180 264.1 660.25

Table 13 Post-mining Land use pattern of ML/Project Area (ha)

S.N. Land use

during mining

Land use (ha)

Plantation Water Body

Public use

Undisturbed Total

1 Backfilled Area 50.00 38.92 0.00 0.00 88.92

2 Excavated Area 0.00 72.40 0.00 0.00 72.40

3 Embankment Area

13.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 13.00

4 External OB dump

142.10 0.00 0.00 0.00 142.10

5 Colony, Infrastructure etc.

6.00 0.00 21.60 0.00 27.60

6

Miscellaneous (Blasting zone, river diversion, power line diversion & rationalization

50.00 0.00 0.00 435.47 485.47

7 Road 3.00 0.00 5.45 0.00 8.45

Total 264.10 111.32 27.05 435.47 837.94



1.5 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT 1.5.1 DUMPING STRATEGY 1.5.1.1 OB Dump Capacity as per approved PR (April, 2007)

As per the approved PR of Bhatadi Expansion OC (April, 2007) the total balance OB

was assessed as 101.83 Mm3. 12.86 Mm3 OB had already been removed & dumped

from 1995-96 to 2005-06. Thus total OB dump capacity in the mine was for 114.69

Mm3 (12.86+101.83) which is tabulated below:

Dump capacity as per approved PR (April,2007)

Sl. No. Dump Dump volume (Mm3)

1 External Dump 59.44

2 Embankment against Erai river 1.50

3. Internal Dump in the void of Quarry-I 53.75

TOTAL (External + Internal) 114.69

1.5.1.2 Existing & proposed OB Dump Capacity The total dump capacity as per the Approved PR of April, 2007 was 114.69 Mm3. The

total OB removed from the existing Bhatadi Expansion OC mine upto 31.03.2017 is

43.84 Mm3 which has been dumped in External Dump D1 (39.24 Mm3), External Dump

D2 (4.10 Mm3), Embankment (0.50 Mm3). Thus, 70.85 Mm3 dump capacity (114.69 –

43.84) is available in the mine as on 01.04.2017. The maximum height of OB dump

proposed above ground level is 60 m.

The maximum overall slope of the OB dump would be about 280.

The individual dump bench would be 30 m height and there will be two such benches

in the OB dump with a berm of 30 m width in between the two benches. Each individual

bench of 30 m height will be made in two tier of 15 m height with a berm of 6 m between

these two layers.

The present volume of OB dumping as well as balance dumping capacity of these

dumps are tabulated below:

EXISTING & PROPOSED OB DUMP CAPACITY

Sl.

No.

Dump Total Dump volume as on

01.04.2017 (Mm3)

1 External Dump D1 55.34 39.24

2 External Dump D2 4.10 4.10

Total External Dump 63.54 43.34



Sl.

No.

Dump Total Dump volume as on

01.04.2017 (Mm3)

3. Embankment 1.50 0.50

4. Internal Dump in the void of Quarry-I 53.75 0.00

TOTAL (External + Internal) 114.69 43.84

Thus the total OB of Bhatadi Expansion OC as on 01.04.2017 (70.85 Mm3) will be

accommodated in the above OB dumps.

1.5.2 OB DUMPING SCHEDULE The total volume of OB in Bhatadi Expansion OC as on 01.04.2017 is 70.85 Mm3

which is proposed to be accommodated in External Dump D1 (16.10 Mm3),

Embankment (1.00 mm3) and Internal void of Quarry-I (53.75 Mm3). The year-wise

dumping of OB in different External and Internal dumps is tabulated below: -

Table 14 Dumping Schedule

Sl. No. Year Coal Production (Mt)

OB Dumping (Mm3) SR

Internal External

(Including Embankment)

Total

1 2017-18 0.97 0.00 5.364 5.364 5.53

2 2018-19 1.4625 5.92 2.167 8.087 5.53

3 2019-20 1.4625 6.72 1.367 8.087 5.53

4 2020-21 1.4625 6.72 1.367 8.087 5.53

5 2021-22 1.4625 6.72 1.367 8.087 5.53

6 2022-23 1.4625 6.72 1.367 8.087 5.53

7 2023-24 1.4625 6.72 1.367 8.087 5.53

8 2024-25 1.4625 6.72 1.367 8.087 5.53

9 2025-26 1.4625 6.72 1.367 8.087 5.53

10 2026-27 0.153 0.79 0.00 0.79 5.16

Total 12.823 53.75 17.10 70.85 5.53

*- Actual production

The peak capacity has been envisaged at 1.465 MTPA for which EC is being solicited

as per approval of WCL board. This peak capacity will be achievement in favourable

condition with flatter gradient, long and straight gradient strike length, less no. of rainy

days and getting higher efficiency by outsourced agency.

Year of Starting of Internal Dumping - Internal Dumping will commence from 4th year

of mine life (4th year of quarry operation).



Total internal dumping is 53.75 Mm3 out of balance quantity of 70.85 Mm3. Thus

percentage of internal dumping is 75.87% (balance) and 46.87 %( total).

1.6 BIO-DIVERSITY ISSUES

To assess the present ecological scenario of the project area, a study for flora and

fauna has been conducted. Details of forest, endangered / endemic species of flora

and fauna, breeding and spawning grounds of different animals were taken into the

consideration.

There are no ecologically sensitive areas such as national Parks, wildlife sanctuary,

biosphere reserves are present and associated with the core zone of the project area.

On the other hand, ecologically sensitive species (rare, endangered, endemic and

threatened) of flora-fauna were not recorded from the project area.

In the buffer zone, buffer zone of Tadoba Andhari Tiger reserves situated but the

movements of schedule-I animals have not been observed in the project area due to

the presence of extensive agricultural land and lack of forest between the boundary of

Tadoba Andhari Tiger reserves and the project area.

Flora of the Study area (Core zone & Buffer zone):

Few scattered trees are growing in the core zone, which can be removed and

compensatory plantation is being done under a greenbelt development plan. Details

of vegetation growing in the core zone (area where expansion have been proposed)

and buffer zone (area composed of forest land, agroforestry and the vegetation

growing naturally) are given in the table below:

Table 15 Flora of core and buffer zone of Bhatadi OCP

Botanical Name Local / Hindi

name Family Name

Core zone

Buffer zone

Canopy /Upper layer - Tree flora

Semecarpus anacardium Bibba Anacardiaceae + +

Annona squamosa Sitaphal Annonaceae + +

Bahunia racemosa Apta Caesalpinaceae + -

Tamarindus indica Chunch Caesalpinaceae + +

Ailanthus excelsa Maharukh Cemarubiaceae + +

Anogiessus latifolia Dhawda Combretaceae + -

Terminalia arjuna Arjun/Kahu Combretaceae + -

Terminalia chebula Hirda Combretaceae + -



Diospyros melanoxylon Tendu Ebenaceae + +

Phyllanthus emblica Awla Euphorbiaceae + -

Butea monosperma Palas Fabaceae + +

Dalbergia paniculata Dhobin Fabaceae + +

Dalbergia sisso Sisam Fabaceae + +

Erythrina variegate Kasai Fabaceae + -

Pongamia pinnata Karanj Fabaceae + +

Bambusa arundinaceae Katang bamboo Graminae + +

Lagerstroemia parviflora Lendia/lenda Lytheraceae + +

Azadirachta indica Neem Meliaceae + +

Acacia araculiformis Babul Mimosaceae + +

Acacia catechu Khair Mimosaceae + -

Acacia nilotica Babul Mimosaceae + +

Albizzia lebbeck Sirish Mimosaceae + -

Cassia siamea Kashid Mimosaceae + -

Ficus bengalensis Vad Moraceae + -

Ficus racemosa Gular Moraceae + -

Ficus religiosa Pipal Moraceae + +

Moringa critifolia Aal Moringaceae + -

Syzygium cumini Jamun Myrtaceae + -

Eugenia jambolana Jambhul Myrtaceae + -

Borassus flabellifer Sindhi Palmae + -

Zizyphus mauritiana Ber Rhamnaceae + +

Sterculia urnes Karaj Sterculiaceae + +

Waltheria americana Safed bendi Sterculiaceae + -

Grewia tilifolia Dhaman Tiliaceae + +

Tectona grandis Sagwan Verbenaceae + +

Middle layer – Tress & Climbers

Maytenus emarginata Bharati Celastraceae + +

Combretum ovilifolium Piwarvel Combretaceae + +

Cuscuta reflexa Amar vel Convolvulaceae + +

Ipomoea quiomequit Ganesh vel Convolvulaceae + -

Ipomoea palmata Ghiabato Convolvulaceae + -

Ipomoea absucura Dopateluta Convolvulaceae + -

Dioscorea bulbifera Akas vel Discoreaceae + +

Abrus precartorious Gunj Fabaceae + -

Butea superba Palas vel Fabaceae + +

Flacourtia indica Kakai Flocourtiaceae + -

Nyctanthus arbortristis Kharasi Nyctaginaceae + +

Cryptolepis buchanani Dhdhi Periplocaceae + +

Zizypus juzuba Bhor Rhamnaceae + +

Zizypus oenoplia Eroni Rhamnaceae + -



Zizypus glaberrima Ghoti Rhamnaceae + +

Grewia hirsute Gaturli Tiliaceae + +

Lantana camara Raimunia Verbenaceae + -

Vitex nigunda Nirgundi Verbenaceae + +

Ground layer – Shrubs & Herbs

Andropogon pumilus Diwartan Acanthaceae + -

Barleria prionitis Katekoranti Acanthaceae + -

Achyranthus aspera Chirchitta Amaranthaceae + -

Amaranrhus spinosus Kate chawli Amaranthaceae + +

Cassia absus Kan kuti Caesalpinaceae + -

Tridax procumbens Kamarmodi Compositae + +

Parthenium hysterophorus Gajar gawat Compositae + -

Merremia emarginata Undir khani Convolvulaceae + -

Euphorbia hirta Dhudhi Euphorbiaceae + +

Euphorbia rosea Euphorbiaceae + -

Tephrosia hamiltonii Divali Fabaceae + -

Hyptis suaveolens Labiateae + -

Ocimum sanctum Tulsi Labiateae + +

Ocimum bassilicum Rantulsi Labiateae + +

Leucas biflora Not Applicable Labiateae + -

Gloriosa superba Khadyanag Liliaceae + +

Hibiscus lobatus Malvaceae + -

Martynia annua Waghnakhi Martinaceae + +

Mimosa pudica Lajavanti Mimosaceae + -

Oxalis corniculata Tipani Oxalidaceae + -

Cleome viscose Pivili tilwan Rananculaceae + -

Datura metal Kala dhotra Solanaceae + +

Tribulus terrestris Goakru Zygophylaceae + +

Kyllina tenufolia Cyperaceae + -

Scleria annularis Cyperaceae + +

Apluda mutica Phulkia Graminae + +

Aristida hystrix Graminae + -

Chloris barbata Graminae + +

Cymbapogon martini Tikhadi Graminae + -

Dactylocte aegyptiaca Graminae + -

Digitaria ternate Graminae + +

Eleusine indica Graminae + +

Eragrastiella bifaria Graminae + -

Eragrastis ciliaris Graminae + +

Fauna of the Study area (Core zone & Buffer zone):



Wildlife animals does not find in the core zone due to the lack of suitable and

permanent habitat. Few domesticated mammals are found for grazing. Tiger and

Peafowl listed in the table are only found in the Tadoba Andhari Tiger reserves. Their

movements have not been observed in and around the project site. There is none

permanent habitat of birds in the core zone. Only moving birds has been sighted in the

core zone. Faunal species found in the core zone (area where expansion have been

proposed) and the buffer zone are given in the table below.

Table 16 Fauna of core and buffer zone of Bhatadi OCP

Zoological Name Common Name

Schedule status as per WPA

(1972)

IUCN Status Core

zone Buffer zone

Mammals

Bandicota bengalensis Bandicoot Rat Schedule-V LC + +

Canis aureus Jackal Schedule-II LC + -

Felis chaus Jungle Cat Schedule-II LC + +

Herpestes edwardsi Indian Grey Mongoose Schedule-IV LC + +

Mus booduga Indian Field Mouse Schedule-V LC + +

Mus rattus rattus Common House Rat Schedule-V LC + +

Panthera tigris Tiger Schedule-I EN + -

Presbytis entellus The Common Langur Schedule-II LC + -

Rousettus leschenaulti Indian Fulvous Fruit- Bat Schedule-V LC + -

Vulpes bengalensis Indian Fox Schedule-II LC + -

Birds

Egretta alba Larger egret Schedule-IV LC + -

Acridotheres tristis Common myna Schedule-IV LC + +

Alcedo atthis Small blue kingfisher Schedule-IV LC + -

Ardeola grayii Indian pond heron Schedule-IV LC + +

Bubulcus ibis Cattle egret Schedule-IV LC + -

Carvus macrorhynchos Jungle crow Schedule-IV LC + -

Carvus splendens House crow Schedule-IV LC + -

Centropus sinensis Crow pheasant Schedule-IV LC + +

Coracias benghalensis Indian roller Schedule-IV LC + +

Dendrocitta vagabond Indian tree pie Schedule-IV LC + -

Dicrurrus adsimilis Black Drango Schedule-IV LC + +

Dinopium benghalensis Common wood pecker Schedule-IV LC + -

Haliastur Indus Brahminy kite Schedule-IV LC + -

Merops orientalis Small bee-eater Schedule-IV LC + +

Milvus migrans Black kite Schedule-IV LC + -

Passer domesticus House sparrow Schedule-IV LC + +

Pavo cristatus Indian Peafowl Schedule -I LC + -

Ploceus philippinus Baya weaver Schedule-IV LC + -



Psittakula krameri Rose ringed parakeet Schedule-IV LC + -

Turdoides caudatus Common babbler Schedule-IV LC + +

Upupa epops Common hoopoe Schedule-IV LC + -

Reptiles

Bungarus caeruelus Krait Schedule-IV LC + +

Enhydris enhydris Smooth water snake Schedule-IV LC + -

Naja naja Indian Cobra Schedule-II LC + +

Natrix piscator Olive keel back snake Schedule-IV LC + -

Amphibians

Bufo melanosstictus Common toad Schedule-IV LC + +

Euphlyctis hexadactyla Common frog Schedule-IV LC + +

Butterfly

Danaus genutia Striped tiger Schedule-IV LC + -

Antheria mylita Moth Schedule-IV LC + +

Attella phalantha The common leopard Schedule-IV LC + -

Hypolimnas bolina The great eggfly Schedule-IV LC + -

Précis orithyia Blue pansy Schedule-IV LC + +

No any breeding and spawning grounds were earmarked for the wildlife fauna in the

core zone. Endangered, endemic and threatened species of animals protected under

the Wildlife (Protection) Act (1972) were not recorded in the core zone. On the other

hand, Panthera tigris which is an endangered species, is native to the Tadoba Andhari

Tiger reserves which is situated in the buffer zone. The core and buffer zone of the

project does not represent any breeding habitats, spawning grounds, migratory

corridors for important wildlife fauna.

The afforested land, including external dump and backfilled area covering 264.10

ha will be developed into a habitat for the local fauna species. This composite habitat

for fauna will be based upon prey predator relationships. At the end of the reclamation

schedule it will support populations of insect, bird species, small herbivores and other

predatory species dependent upon other species, in the food chain.

1.7 SOCIAL ASPECTS Mining operation affects the families and landowners in the mine area directly and

the project affected persons & families are given adequate compensation as per extant

norms.

The proposed expansion proposal will have beneficial impact on socio-economic

front. The employment avenues will increase due to increase in coal transportation

and material supply will contribute in the development of the area. In the pursuance of

expansion project, following observation has made since last baseline:



a) No significant changes have been visualized in the traditional way of life and

occupation of the local people in coal mining areas.

b) The local people are rather benefited due to the provision of more infrastructure

facilities provided by the management.

c) The proposed expansion proposal can have beneficial impact on socio-

economic front. The employment avenues will increase due to increased coal

transportation, material supply and the additional production will also help in the

development of the area.

d) A total 1099.043 lakhs have been spent on the welfare under the CSR for the

community residing in the nearby area of mines.

The details of R&R activities carried out for the existing project is as follows: -

a) Land acquired under CBA act 1957 in the year 1990 is 287.57 Ha which

includes 278.96 Ha Tenancy land and 8.61 Ha Govt. Land. Employment

provided against this land is 113 no. as per norm.

b) Land acquired under LA act 1897 in the year 2007 is 82.15 Ha which includes

78.49 Ha Tenancy land and 3.66 Ha Govt. Land. Employment provided against

this land till date is 30 nos.

c) Land acquired under sec. 9(1) CBA act. 1957 at 13.9.2011 is 467.21 Ha which

included 0.30 Ha diverted plot area, 426.73 Ha. Tenancy land 39.98 Ha, Govt.

land and 0.20Ha Forest land. Administrative approval to 409 cases

employment/monetary compensation has been approved by competent

authority. Till date 284 cases of employment and 07 No. cases of M.C. is given

and remaining cases of initiated employment/Monetary compensation is in

process.

The expansion project report envisages rehabilitation of Bhatadi village. 820 nos of

families of Bhatadi village are to be resettled. Preparation of resettlement action plan

and approval of the committee headed by collector shall be expedited by the area

authorities. Resettlement site is not yet finalized. All the project affected persons &

families of the Bhatadi village shall be suitably compensated as per the prevailing

norms of company.



1.8 MINE CLOSURE ACTIVITIES Revised Mine Corpus for Bhatadi Expansion OC mine has been prepared for

enhanced target production of 1.4625 MTPA and mine life of 12 years for 838.14 ha

land (20 ha land proposed for Bhatadi village rehabilitation). The calculation of Mine

Closure Cost is tabulated below:

Table 17 Mine closure costing

Sl.

No Particulars Qty

1 WPI for All Commodities for August, 2009 (Old series) 129.6

2

WPI for All Commodities for Sept., 2017 (provisional) (New

series) 114.3

3

WPI for All Commodities for Sept., 2017 (provisional)

(Converted to old series, conversion factor=1.561) 178.4223

4 Ratio of WPI =(3) / (1) 1.3767153

5

Total land area requirement for the project (ha) (excluding

20 ha land for Bhatadi village rehabilitation) 838.14

6 Mine closure cost @ Rs 6 lacs/ha (Rs in Lakhs) 5028.84

7 Mine closure cost after indexing from Aug'09 to Sept. `17

(Rs. In Lakhs) = (6) x (4) 6923.28

8 Less: closure cost already paid from 2012-17 (Rs. In Lakhs) 1697.08

9

Net amount for Corpus Fund as on 1/4/2017 (Rs. In lakhs)

(7) - (8) = 5226.20

10

Balance Life of the mine as on 01.04.2017 in years (Total

life of 12 years – 2 years completed (2015-16 & 2016-17) 10

11 Annual Contribution to Escrow fund for 2017-18

(Rs in Lakhs)= (9) / (10) 522.62

The year wise Mine Closure Cost with 5% escalation in subsequent years is tabulated

below:



Table 18 Year wise Mine Closure Cost

Year Annual Production Corpus Fund

(Rs in Lakhs)

Mine Closure

Cost (Rs/t)

A) Closure Cost already deposited upto 2016-17


2012-13 0.500 269.44

2013-14 0.560 282.91

2014-15 0.710 297.06

Sub Total A.1 1.77 849.41


1 2015-16 0.7120 413.50

2 2016-17 0.8750 434.17

Sub Total A.2 1.587 847.67

Sub Total (A.) 3.357 1697.08

A.3 AS PER MINING PLAN FOR 1.4625 MTPA Coal

Production

3 2017-18 0.9700 522.62 55.58

4 2018-19 1.4625 548.75 38.71

5 2019-20 1.4625 576.19 40.64

6 2020-21 1.4625 605.00 42.67

7 2021-22 1.4625 635.25 44.81

8 2022-23 1.4625 667.01 47.05

9 2023-24 1.4625 700.36 49.40

10 2024-25 1.4625 735.38 51.87

11 2025-26 1.4625 772.15 54.47

12 2026-27 0.1530 810.76 546.65

Sub Total

(Year. 3 to 12) 12.823 6573.47

Total

( Year 1 to 12) 14.410 7421.14

Grand Total 16.180 8270.55

1.9 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH ISSUES WCL has full-fledged medical set up in all areas to check up and monitor all the

Occupational diseases endangering the health of its precious workforce. The

periodical medical Examination for all workmen is compulsory as per Statute. It is

carried out once in every five years for each and every worker and proper records are



maintained and submitted to Directorate General of Mines Safety as it is a statutory

requirement. In Chandrapur Area, under whose administrative control, the mine under

consideration is being worked is no exception. All the statutory obligations under the

Occupational health are strictly followed.

Present set up of Occupational Health Services at WCL WCL is having Occupational health committee at the corporate (HQ) level as well as

at the unit (Area /Project level).

At corporate level, the committee consists of the following: -

General Manager (Safety)

Chief of Medical Services

Periodical Medical Examination (PME) Incharge of HQ.

The committee scrutinizes the report of the area every quarter.

At Unit level, the committee consists of the following: -

General Manager (Operations)

Area Medical Officer

Area Safety Officer

Periodical Medical Examination (PME) Incharge of Area.

The above committee takes the review at area level every month. PME Centres are

well equipped with Spirometry (Lung Function test), Audiometry (for testing hearing

impairment) along with the facilities for X – Ray & other bio – chemical tests. Area

hospital has manpower of around 84 which includes 8 doctors, 12 staff nurses, 2 lab

technician and one X-Ray technician.

PME data (As on 25.11.2017):

Sl. No.

Year Manpower Target

PME

Total PME

IME

Total IME

Below 45

Years

Above 45

Years WCL

Contr. Worker

1 2012 8705 2663 317 2357 2674 158 94 252

2 2013 8534 2609 402 2292 2694 122 240 362

3 2014 8204 2519 467 2053 2520 116 300 416

4 2015 7764 2598 272 2192 2464 281 612 893

5 2016 7338 2446 427 2037 2464 308 322 630

6 2017 7237 2412 361 1695 2056 289 173 462

ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME CMPDI


CHAPTER- II: ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME

2.1 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING The environmental monitoring programme is being carried out and will be continued as per details given below: -

SN

Items Parameters Frequency No. of Stations

1 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring

TPM, PM10, PM2.5 SO2, NOx, CO & Fugitive dust

Every Fortnight as per EPA, Rule 2000

4

2 Water Quality Monitoring

1) 4 Parameters viz. p H, Total Suspended Solids (TSS), Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) & Oil and Grease. 2) 35 Parameters

Every Fortnight Once in a Year

2

3 Noise Quality Monitoring

Noise Levels Every Fortnight 2

4 Environmental Statement

Annual

5 Ground Water Level Monitoring & Quality

Water Level & Quality Parameters.

Water Level – Quarterly. Water Quality – Yearly.

In Buffer Zone Villages.

6 Compliance Report of EC Conditions

All conditions both Specific & General

1st June & 1st December

Not Applicable

2.2 EC COMPLIANCE REPORT In compliance of the O.M dated 30.05.12, inspection by Regional Office, MoEF&CC, Nagpur completed on 22.01.2018. The certificate has been issued vide letter No. 3-16____ dated 05.02.2018 and the same is enclosed at Annexure III.

ADDITIONAL STUDIES CMPDI


CHAPTER - III: ADDITIONAL STUDIES

3.1 INTRODUCTION Mining is a hazardous industry. There is risk to life and property associated with

various mining and allied activities of the project. As such a detailed study has been

carried out covering identification and assessment of risk, and recommendation of

measures to prevent damage to life and property against such risks. They are

discussed below.

This is an application under section 7(ii) of EIA NOTIFICATION, 2006.

3.2 PUBLIC CONSULTATION

The environmental clearance had been accorded by MOEF vide its letter no. J –

11015/31/2001-IA.II(M) dated 19.05.2005 for 0.65 MTPA with land area of 847.57 ha

based on public hearing conducted on 20.07.2004. Compliance of the public hearing

conducted is given below.

S.No. Issues Raised Compliance

1. Shri. Subhash Gourkar, member of Panchayat Samiti Chandrapur The arrangement provided for environmental protection is inadequate. Tree plantation is necessary between adjoining villages. Sprinkling of water on road to control Fugitive dust emission is not sufficient, additional tanker shall be provided to strengthen the system. He also suggested to Sprinkler water at coal handling plant, covering of coal transportation trucks. He also demanded for tarring of Tirwanja via. Kawathi to Chota Nagpur road as coal carrying trucks plying on this road. Also repairing of Bhatadi to Padmapur & Erai dam road. Also complaints about damage of drinking water pipe lines due to transportation of W.C.L’s coal carrying trucks. He also pointed out Ground water table goes down and development

The arrangements provided for environmental protection are as follows: Air Pollution Control: 1)30 Nos. of Mist Spray provided in CHP. 2) 13 No. of Sprinklers provided along Coal Transport Road. 3) 3 Nos. of High Efficiency Rainguns around CHP Area. 4) 4 Mobile tankers have been provided. Water Pollution Control: 1)2 Nos. of Sedimentation tanks are provided. 2) ETP of 75 KLPD capacity has already been provided for recycling of water after washing of HEMM 3) Construction of DETP of 50 CMD Capacity. Regarding tree plantation till date 182350 numbers of trees have been planted covering an area of 56.37 hectares. Regarding sprinkling of water on road to control fugitive dust emissions, BOCP



of cracks in houses due to blasting in mine.

has deployed 4 no. of mobile tankers for water spraying purpose of following capacity: 1) 3 Nos. of 28 KLD operate continuously in mine area. 2) 1 Nos. of 8 KLD sprinkling water from Tirwanja checkpost to Tirwanja village. Besides this 13 no. fixed type water sprinklers are also provided from CHP to Weighbridge Area The following arrangement of dust suppression is provided at CHP: Rainguns: 3 nos. (high efficiency) Mist spraying: 30 Nos. CHP has also been provided with GI Sheet cladding to contain fugitive dust emissions. All trucks carrying coal are properly covered with tarpaulin so as to minimize spillage of Coal. The Coal Transportation road from Tirwanja Checkpost upto Padoli Junction 9.10 km has been tarred/Black topped. Repairing of Bhatadi to Padmapur & Erai Dam Road has also been tarred/ blacktopped. Regarding provision of Drinking water, WCL has carried out various activities including Borewell installation, Scheme for Supplying of water through pipeline is also underprocess and Proposal of installation of RO plant is also under consideration. CMPDIL is carrying out Groundwater table monitoring on regular basis for 4 seasons in a year within the core zone (Mine area) & Buffer zone (10 km area from mine boundary) and it is observed that there is no much depletion of ground water table. To minimize the effect of ground water depletion following water harvesting schemes have been implemented. 1) Ground water recharge structure near Tiwanja village 2) Strengthening Maal Gujari Talaav at Tirwanja.



Regarding cracks in houses due to blasting in mines all precautions under Coal mines Regulations are taken and blasting safety zone of 500 mtr is also maintained.

2. Sau Upre, Sarpanch, Bhatadi expressed that W.C.L is not taking care to sprinkle water properly on the road near village. Overburden is adjacent to village and causing entry of storm water in village, no Garland drain is provided yet to collect and discharge of surface rainwater from OB dams WCL shall bear entire expenditure of maintenance of water treatment facility and W.C.L should carry out tarring of road and community development works in village.

WCL has provided water tankers for sprinkling water on road near Bhatadi village. Water tanker of capacity 8KLPD is plying on regular basis for sprinkling water on village road. Garland Drain of 4 km. length and 2.5 m x 2.5 m dimension has been provided along OB dump adjacent to village so as to prevent storm water/rain water/OB dump runoff from entering into the village and the same is being cleaned periodically.

3. Shri Doke, N.G.O's Ballarpur, stated that groundwater level is depleting in the nearby mine area

CMPDIL is carrying out Groundwater table monitoring on regular basis for 4 seasons in a year within the core zone (Mine area) & Buffer zone (10 km area from mine boundary) and it is observed that there is no much depletion of ground water table. Ground water recharge structure near Tiwanja village and Strengthening Maal Gujari Talaav at Tirwanja. Roof top water harvesting structures have been built at various locations by WCL Chandrapur area such as RSA sub area, AGM office for recharging the ground water.

4. Shri Bhaskar Tajane, Tirwanja said that W.C.L should adopt village Tirwanja for development.

Development Activities carried out in Tirwanja village have already been covered in CSR

5. Shri K A mohitkar Tirwanja said W.C.L should construct School building outside village

New School Building at Tirwanja was constructed in 2013.

6. Panel recommendations (i) W.C.L shall carry out massive tree plantation especially between villages and mines, OB Dumps and Avenue plantation outside their area which will be helpful in maintaining ecological balance (ii) W.C.L shall provide adequate fix water sprinklers at Coal

Details of Plantation carried out till date: Year No of plant Area I) 1997-98 - 50000 no - 8.61Ha II) 1998-99 - 50000 no - 14.50 Ha III) 1999-2000 - 28000 no - 10.05 Ha



Handling Plant, Coal transportation road, Weigh Bridge, Haul roads etc to control negative dust emission. (iii) W.C.L shall ensure that all the trucks carrying coal shall be covered with tarpaulins properly to avoid spillage of coal on the roads and overloading of coal shall strictly be avoided. (iv) Adequate water sprinkling shall be carried out on roads passing through villages to avoid fugitive dust emission due to movements of trucks. (v) W.C.L shall take massive groundwater table recharging works and effective utilisation of mine water discharge such as irrigation at nearby villages. W.C.L shall also ensure that if there is a scarcity of water due to depletion of groundwater level due to mining activities they shall supply water to the affected villages. (vi) W.C.L shall maintain Over Burden dumps to avoid nuisance to villages and carry out massive tree plantation on the Over Burden. (vii) W.C.L shall carry out blasting in daytime only, using advanced technology to avoid ill effects due to blasting to nearby residents. also W.C.L shall maintain the record of blasting using vibrometer. (viii) W.C.L shall install continuous air monitoring station in the vicinity of the mine and adjoining villages and submit the results who the district Administration and local bodies on weekly basis. (ix) W.C.L shall initiate mass community development programs in the vicinity of the affected villages in consultation with the district administration,

IV) 2000-01 - 7000 no - 4.42 Ha V) 2002-03 - 5000 no - 2.83 Ha VI) 2004-05 - 10000 no - 3.02 Ha VII) 2005-06 - 10000 no. - 4.0 Ha VIII) 2010-11 - 10000 no - 4.0 Ha IX) 2011-12 - 10000 no - 4.0 Ha X) 2016-17 - 1850 no. - 0.74 Ha XI) 2017-18 - 500 no. - 0.20 Ha Total = 182350 No - 56.36Ha Dust Suppression at BOCP 1)30 Nos. of Mist Spray provided in CHP. 2) 13 No. of Sprinklers provided along Coal Transport Road. 3) 3 Nos. of High Efficiency Rain guns around CHP Area. 4) 4 Mobile tankers have been provided. Overloading avoided and 100% tarpaulin covering of Trucks carrying coal is ensured. Mobile tankers 1) 3 Nos. of 28 KLD continuously in mine area. 2) 1 Nos. of 8 KLD sprinkling water from Tirwanja checkpost to Tirwanja village Mine water discharge of BOCP is being used by villagers d/s for agriculture purpose. No scarcity of water being reported. WCL has also provided garland drain of 4km length and 2.5 m X 2.5 m dimensions along D1 dump and plantation of 12.41 Ha. on OB dumps. Blasting is strictly restricted to daytime



M.P.C Board & Local Body and yearly proposal for approval of the District Administration.

Fortnightly monitoring is carried out on regular basis by CMPDIL for Air and Water Quality. Reports are regularly submitted to state bodies such as MPCB and available online for Other bodies and individual on WCL website.

Now the proposal for obtaining EC for enhancement in capacity within the sanctioned

ML area under section 7(ii) of EIA notification 2006, through exemption of PH.

3.3 RISK ASSESSMENT AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN 3.3.1 LANDSLIDES IN OB DUMP AND MINE PIT In opencast mine, if the top soil get mixed with rock soil in the dump, there is a

possibility of landslide, particularly in rainy season, unless suitable slope is maintained.

Therefore, steps are to be taken at the time of dumping of OB that the slope of dump

does not go beyond the prescribed limit. Further, the topsoil dumping should be

separate and it can be reused on the backfilled area.

3.3.2 SLOPE FAILURE IN OB DUMP It may be worthwhile to mention here that if proper care is not taken in designing

proper bench height and bench slope, the OB dump may fail causing damage to life

and property.

With this in view, a proper slope analysis has been done to determine the safe

bench slope and bench height, which are given below;

Maxm. Projected height of dump - 60 m.

No. of terraces and height of each stage - two, max. 30 m each and each

30 bench consists of 15 m tiers

with 6 m berm

Over all slope - 28 degree.

In proposed Expn.of Bhatadi Expn. OCP while forming & reclaiming external

OB dumps, the above-mentioned guidelines regarding slope angle etc. are being tried.

3.3.3 MINE INUNDATION The mine pit receives water from three sources namely direct precipitation over

mine area, surface run-off from surrounding area and seepage from strata. In heavy

rainstorms, there may be situation where the mine would be flooded.

This may cause loss of human life and equipment’s. To guard against this

situation following steps are to be taken:



Provisions of garland drains of size (approx. width 2.5m & height 2.5m) around

mine quarry has been given. This will prevent surface run-off entering the mine pit. In

order to divert the rainwater around the excavated portion a garland drain will be made;

which will have the gradient suitable for diverting the water to the river/or Nallah part

away from the mine opening. This garland drain will be cleaned and graded before the

onset of monsoon. With the advance of quarry face the position of garland drain will

be shifted.

Provisions of pumps: Adequate number of pumps has been provided to drain

mine water even during maximum rainfall.

3.3.4 BLASTING For quarrying of coal and removal of overburden, blasting has to be done by

use of explosives. Flying pieces generated by blasting may prove dangerous to life

and property. Hence, all the precautionary measures suggested by D.G.M.S. will be

strictly followed e.g. controlled blasting etc. In addition, following precautions have

been taken to avoid such dangerous situation.

(A) Blasting is to be done only once every day.

(B) Before blasting is done, warning Sound is to be given so that people can

move to safe places.

(C) Area lying within safety zone is to be fenced.

3.3.5 OTHER MEASURES Other measures have also been recommended for avoiding risk in mine operation.

They are discussed below;

(A) Provision of proper illumination in quarry, O.B. dumps area, along roads, in

workshop & other work area.

(B) Communication system - Efficient communication system (based on VHF system)

have been provided for the project. This will allow proper communication link between

various work centres and helps in avoiding accidents.

(C) Maintenance facilities - The project will employ a large number of HEMMs for

quarrying and transportation of coal and OB. Ill - maintained HEMMs may prove to be

the source of grave risk. A well-equipped workshop will be provided for scheduled

maintenance of HEMMs to avoid their failures.



(D) Training - Coal industry has set up a number of training institutes for imparting

training to its employees. These training raise the safety awareness among workers

and train them to carry out their assignments safely.

(E) Medical aid - The project has provided for well-equipped hospital and qualified

doctors. They can attend to medical emergencies arising out of accidents.

3.3.6 CONCLUSIONS Following conclusions may be drawn from the above discussion:

(a) Coal mining is associated with a number of hazards.

(b) These hazards can be identified and assessed, which has been done for this

project.

(c) Preventive measures against identified risks have been provided in this report

(d) With adoption of such protective measures, the operation of the mine would be

safe.

PROJECT BENEFITS CMPDI


CHAPTER – IV: PROJECT BENEFITS

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

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

following ways:-

Development of road thereby improving the communication.

Improvement in Power, Telephone (including Mobile) facility.

Improvement in Health Care facility & Educational facility.

Improvement in Market / Trade & Business.

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

community glorifying “UNITY IN DIVERSITY”.

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

contractor, transportation, vehicle contractor, nursery development.

WCL as a responsible corporate organization in Central India is playing a significant

role in developing the region around its mines in the States of Madhya Pradesh &

Maharashtra.

WCL takes up various infrastructural development works in the surrounding area

covering the felt needs of the local community and the various works undertaken by

WCL in Chandrapur area during last five years have been given hereunder.

Table 19 CSR expenditure for last 5 years

ACTIVITY OF THE YEAR- 2012-13

Sl. No.

VILLAGE NAME

CSR ACTIVITIES WORK

YEAR

TOTAL EXPENDITUR

E (Rs. In lakhs)

EDUCATION AND HEALTH



1 kitadi Providing one set Sound System , 5 Dari , 2 Book Shelf, 3 Celling Fans & Musical Instrument for Upper Primary School Kitadi village

2012-13 0.16

2 Kawthi Providing 50 Desks , Benches, Almari Toys, Swing etc. for Z.P School Kawthi.

2012-13 1.17

3 Bhatadi Providing Educational Notebook School Uniform, Cycle for girls Students under BPL at Bhatadi Village.

2012-13 0.12

4 Payali Providing educational and Musical Instrument material at Payali Village

2012-13 0.12

5 Nandgaon

Pode

Providing Books Rs. 10,000/- and Furniture Rs. 25,000/- for Students of Z.P upper Primary School, Nandgaon Pode.

2012-13 0.39

6 Sinhala Providing uniform and Sports material to Anganwadi at Sinhala village.DOC SA

2012-13 0.16

7 Bhatadi Providing 2 Computer with printer, Chair, sound system & Electric Bell for Z.P. School Bhatadi

2012-13 1.13

8 Chandrapur

Area

Providing educational books for Non-English Medium School Children for exposure to English language from Jaiditya Publication New Delhi (Rs. 20.000/- Per Month for 100 Books)

2012-13 0.48

9 Chandrapur Providing Water Cooller to Govt. ITI, Chandrapur 2012-13 0.88

10 Bhadadi Construction of Toilet and Bathroom at Z.P Upper primary School Bhatadi

2012-13 2.63

11 Nandgaon

Pode Construction of Wall Compound Wall at Late Gopalrao Wankhed Vidyalaya, Nandgaon Pode village.

2012-13 3.95

12 Chandrapur

Area

Conducting Health Camps in Arwat, Visapur payli & Kitadi ( Population 10,000 each Village) -- Aids Awareness Camp in Lalpeth, Durgapur (1000each) --- Eye Camps “ Jyoti Vision” at Lalpeth --- Dental Check-up Camp in village Scho0l (10 Different Schools)

2012-13 0.41

INFRASTRUCTURE

13 Triwanja Construction of 100 Mtrs.C.C. Road at Check Trivenja Village

2012-13 3.44

14 Mokasa Construction of 200 Mtrs. Drain at Trivanja Mokasa Village 2012-13 9.11

15 Hadasti Construction of 300 Mtrs. C.C Road (Rs.10.00 Lakhs) with 300 Mtr. Drain ( Rs.4.00 Lakhs)at Hadasti Village.

2012-13 10.85

16 Bhatadi Constraction Cement Concrete of Drain at Bhatadi. 2012-13 8.26

17 Binba gate Protective work at Shantidham Near Binba Gate, Chandrapur ( In Place of making stair case)

2012-13 8.77

18 Patanpura

gate Protective work like retaining wall, Stone Pitching etc. at Mokshadham at patanpura Gate.

2012-13 9.36

19 Dhidsi Construction of WBM Road towards Cremation Ground at Dhidsi Village

2012-13 9.52

20 Tirwanja Black Topping of Village approach Road at Tirwanja (650 Mtr)

2012-13 20.02



21 Nandgaon

Pode Construction of 200 Mtrs Road at Nandgaon Pode. 2012-13 7.29

22 Tirwanja Construction of 200 Mtrs. C.C Road and 200 Mtrs. Drain at Tirvanja Mokasa( Rs. 7 Lakhs for roads & 3.00 lakhs for Drain )

2012-13 11.03

23 Nandgaon Construction of 100 Mtrs.C.C Drain at Nandgaon Village. 2012-13 10.86

24 Tirwanja Construction of 200 Mtrs.C.C Drain at check Trivanja 2012-13 2.55

25 Tukum Construction of 2 Km WBM approach Road from Masala Tukum to Padmapur

2012-13 14.06

26 Tukum Construction of 300 Mtrs. C.C. Road at Tukum Ward. 2012-13 8.24

27 Babupeth

Construction of 300 Mtrs. C.C. Road at Ambedkar Nagar, Babupeth Ward from Mata Chowk to Tukaram Chowk, from Sri Akkewar House to Rajeswar Kumare House, from Sri Gunwant Bankar House to Sri Dilip Mankar house, under HLUG

2012-13 8.32

28 Agarzari Construction of Bus Shed at Agarzari Village 2012-13 1.39

29 Padmapur Black Topping of Road from Check post to turning of Sector-IV via PWD Bridge under Padmapur OC Sub Area.

2012-13 22.68

CULTURAL AND SOCIAL

30 Nandgaon Construction of Cultural Hall at Nandgaon pode. (6 x 6 Mtr. )

2012-13 5.52

31 Padmapur Construction of Common Community Shed near Hanuman Mandir, Padmapur.

2012-13 3.88

32 Tirwanja Construction of Mokshdham at Tirvanja Mokasa Village. 2012-13 2.87

33 Durgapur Construction of Compound Wall for Burial Ground , Durgapur (150 Mtr)

2012-13 4.41

34 Mata Nagar Construction of Community Hall near Gomukh Hanuman mandir at Mata Nagar Ward, Chandrapur ( 9 Mtr. X 6 Mtr)

2012-13 12.62

35 MKC Development work like Stage, Pathway and work Place at Cremation shed at MKC

2012-13 2.53

36 Tirvanja Providing 5 table, 2 almirah , 5 Fibre Chairs, 3 Dari to Gram Panchayat office, Tirvanja Mokasa.

2012-13 0.40

37 Babupeth Providing Fibre Chair, table to Phule Shash Ambedkar vichar Pravartak Vachnalaya, Babupeth

2012-13 0.09

38 Bhiwapur

Basti

Providing 3 Nos. Sewing Machine, 2 No. Almirah, 25 No.Fibre Chair, 2 No. Table , 2 No. Dari to mahakranti Bahuuddeshiya Mahila Mandl bhiwapur Basti under HLUG SA

2012-13 0.65

39 Chandrapur Conducting 2 Nos. Village Sports with Uniforms to Players at Sinhala & Nandgaon Villages. ( Joint tournament consisting of all Players from adjoining Villages)

2012-13 3.20

40 Vichoda Bhuj Construction of 2 Nos. Dhobi Ghat at Vichoda bhuj and Vichoda Ray

2012-13 2.93

41 Balaji Ward Providing LPG Connection to 1547 BPL families residing in Buffer Zone of Tadoba Anchri Tiger Reserve

2012-13 26.43

DRINKING WATER SUPPLY/ENVIRONMENT



42 Padmapur Construction of Bandhara ( Talav Making ) for Drinking Water Arraangement for animals

2012-13 6.76

43 Mahakali

ward Digging Borewell at Mahakali Ward No. 33.2 Hand pumps 1 at Primary School , 1 at Mahakali Canteen Chowk.

2012-13 1.43

44 Saibaba Mandir

Providing 2 No. Hand Pumps near Saibaba Mandir Junona and Shedmake House Babupeth

2012-13 1.21

45 Chandrapur Plantation with Barbed wire fencing in open spaces in Chandrapur

2012-13 25.15

TOTAL 277.43


SL. NO.

VILLALGE NAME

NAME OF THE WORK YEAR TOTAL EXP. (Rs. In lakhs)

INFRASTRUCTURE

1 Bichoda Ray Constn.of 400 metres cement concrete road at vichoda Ray

2013-14 13.850

2 Nandgaon Constn.of one side drain from Nandgaon pode towards Chandrapur [length-400 metres]

2013-14 1.690

3 Charwat Constn.of road for rehabilitation of flood affected Charwat village [Letter recd.from Hansraj Ahir]

2013-14 15.390

EDUCATION AND HEALTH

4

Nandgaon, Mana,

Visapur, Arwat,

Charwat, Junona.

Providing 50 cycles to school going girls from distant villages – Nandgaon, Mana, Visapur, Arwat, Charwat, Junona.

2013-14 1.850

5

Nandgaon, Mana,

Visapur, Arwat,

Charwat, Junona.

Providing 50 cycles to school going girls from distant villages – Bhatadi, Kitadi, Payli, Trivanja, Chek Trivanja, Vichoda, Badholi, Kadholi, Padoli, Sinhala

2013-14 1.870

6

Chichpalli, Lohara, Borda, Mamla, Ghanta Chowki.

Providing 50 cycles to school going girls from distant villages – Chichpalli, Lohara, Borda, Mamla, Ghanta Chowki.

2013-14 1.850

7 Chandrapur.

Providing Computer, 100 nos. chairs, 2 nos. Table, 2 Nos. wheel chairs for Physically and Mentally challenged people/ children of Jeevan Sangarsh Sanstha, chandrapur.

2013-14 1.030

8 Bichoda

Burj, Tadali. Providing one book shelf, one steel Almirah, 20 chairs, 2 tables, 1 Dari for Z.P. Primary School, Bichoda Bu, Tadali.

2013-14 0.250

9 Indira Nagar Providing school uniforms to students during Independence Day at Indira Nagar

2013-14 0.490

10 Wadoli Providing 2 Almirahs, 12 fibre chairs 2 tables, 2 Dari, sound system, 2 ceiling fans, books & 12 sports dress for Z.P.School Wadoli

2013-14 0.843



11 Babupeth Providing bookshelf, chair, reading table to Phule Sahu Ambedkar Vichar Pravartak Vachnalaya, Babupeth [Letter received from President]

2013-14 0.280

12 Chandrapur Conducting 4 Nos. Coaching Camps at 4 different rural villages

2013-14 0.800

13 Chandrapur Conducting 2 Nos. village sports with uniforms to players at 2 different rural villages.

2013-14 2.530

14 Chandrapur Conducting Medical Health Camps in different rural villages.

2013-14 1.770

15 Chandrapur Dental Check-up Camps in village school [10 different villages]

2013-14 0.100

16 Chandrapur Mobile Van facilities 2013-14 1.000

WATER SUPPLY, SANITATION AND PLANTATION

17 Forest Plantation on 100 Ha. Degraded forest land 2013-14 180.000

18 Anchaleshw

ar Ward Digging Bore Well at Ravidas Chowk Anchaleshwar Ward Chandrapur

2013-14 0.640

19 Bagad Khidki Digging Bore Well at Bagad Kidki Near House of Hera lal Thakur

2013-14 0.640

20 Bhiwar Digging Bore Well at Bhiwar Prantik Collony Near Wagmare House

2013-14 0.664

21 Rajiv Gandhi Nagar

Digging Bore Well at Rajiv Gandhi Nagar Near Gukul Shau House

2013-14 0.664

22 Nurani Masjid

Digging Bore Well at Nurani Masjid Near Ibrahim House 2013-14 0.664

23 Lalpet Nurani Basti

Digging Bore Well at Lalpet Purana Basti Near Dlip M. House

2013-14 0.664

24 Lalpet Nurani Basti

Digging Bore Well at Lalpet New Basti Near Satpute House

2013-14 0.664

25 Bagad Khidki Constn.of 2 class rooms with Toilet for Priyadarshini Kanya Vidyalaya, Bagad Khidki, Chandrapur.

2013-14 5.780

TOTAL 229.053


Sr. No.

AREA ACTIVITIES Year Expenditure

(Rs. In lakhs)

ENVIRONMENT

1 Chandrapur Implementation of Rainwater Harvesting schemes at Chandrapur (SD)

2014-15 5.20

2 Chandrapur Afforestation on 50 HA. degraded forest land 2014-15 91.58

HEALTH AND SOCIAL EMPOWERMENT

3 Chandrapur Conducting Medical Health Camps in different rural villages.

2014-15 0.32

4 Chandrapur Self employment training to 50 rural youths of villages around Chandrapur Area as per CIL CSR policy(MOU)

2014-15 1.00



5 Chandrapur Providing LPG connections to poor families of Chandrapur

2014-15 38.39

6 Chandrapur Development of Disaster Relief Fund Management Software for Collector office, Chandrapur(SD)

2014-15 26.96

TOTAL 163.45


SL. NO.

Area NAME OF CSR ACTIVITY Year Expenditure

(Rs. In lakhs)

SOCIAL EMPOWERMENT

1 Chandrapur Skill development training under MoU to 100 Rural Youths 2015-16 1.99

2 Chandrapur Skill Development Training undertaken by CIPET for Rural Youth under CSR Activities.

2015-16 37.20

3 Chandrapur Distribution of Bicycle to 553 Rural School going girls of Chandrapur

2015-16 27.65

ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY

4 Chandrapur Financial Assistance for construction of Bharat Ratna Dr. A. P. J Abdul Kalam Nisarg Udyan at Chandrapur

2015-16 302.07

TOTAL 368.91


SL.NO.

Area NAME OF THE ACTIVITY Year Expenditure

(Rs. In lakhs)

WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

1 Chandrapur

Area Distribution of Bicycle to 553 Rural School Going Girls. 2016-17 27.65

ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY

2 Chandrapur

Area

Plantation on 50 Ha. Degraded Forest land by FDCM at Babupeth Compartment No. 484

2016-17 25.63

3 Chandrapur

Area

Plantation on 100 Ha. Degraded Forest Land by FDCM at Babupeth & Morwa Compartment No. 485/486

2016-17 6.92

TOTAL 60.20

TOTAL FOR CSR WORKS OF LAST FIVE YEARS 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17

1099.043

Lakhs



Various CSR Activities in Chandrapur Area

Figure 16 Medical Camp for Pilgrims to Mahakali Temple

Figure 17 De-silting and widening of Erai River



Figure 18 50 Ha Plantation under CSR



Figure 19 Handpump at Biyani Nagar

Figure 20 Handpump at Baggad khidki

Figure 21 Borewell at KVC Central school



Figure 22 Handpump at Sashtrakar Lay-out

Figure 23 Handpump at DRC-V, Nehru Nagar

Figure 24 Construction of Community Hall for Gram

Panchayat at Tirwanja gaon

Figure 25 Construction of Bathroom and toilet for School at Bhatadi Village



Figure 26 Construction of Platform at Motaghat Nallah

Figure 27 Construction of 150 mtr. Concrete road at Sangeet Nagar

Figure 28 Construction of Community Hall at Asthbhuja Mandir

Figure 29 Construction of 200 mtr. Road from Tadoba to Kalimata

Temple



Figure 30 Construction of Compound wall of Community hall of

Durgapur Village

Figure 31 Furniture for Gram Panchayat (Sinhala)

Figure 32 Furniture for Kendriya Vidyalaya(Chandrapur)

Figure 33 Distribution of Uniform to Economically weaker section



Figure 34 Repair of Slab Zila Parishad School(Durgapur)

Figure 35 Repair of Mahakali Crematory (Chandrapur)

Figure 36 Toilet for Handicapped student at KVC, Chandrapur

Figure 37 Tar-felting work at NP Telgu High school



Figure 38 Bicycle distribution to female students of

Chandrapur district schools

Figure 39 Distribution of Grains and medical help to Flood victims

Figure 40 Distribution of LPG gas connections to BPL families

ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN CMPDI


CHAPTER – V: ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

5.1 GENERAL Close monitoring of the environment and implementation of various protective

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

chapters the causes of various pollutions along with the preventive and mitigating

measures have been discussed. In this chapter description of the administrative

aspects of ensuring that mitigation measures are implemented and their effectiveness

monitored, after approval of the EIA is being discussed.

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

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

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

environment at project level through the General Manager.

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

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

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

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

along with its analysis and interpretations.

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

outside agency may have to be employed for this purpose. Project authority shall only

monitor and guide the agency for selection of site, treatment of soil, selection of

species etc.

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

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



Table 20 Organisation for environment management

SN Measures/Actions Agency

1. Environmental

Control

1 Area General Manager, Chandrapur Area

2 Nodal Officer, (Environment), Chandrapur

Area

3 Sub Area Manager, Bhatadi OC.

4 Staff Officer (Civil), Chandrapur Area

5 Environmental Cell (WCL H.Q.)

2. Environmental

Monitoring

1 Area General Manager, Chandrapur Area

2 Staff Officer (Civil), Chandrapur Area

3 Nodal Officer (Environment), Chandrapur

Area

4 Sub Area Manager Bhatadi OC

5 Environment Cell of WCL Headquarters

6 Environmental Laboratory of CMPDI, RI-IV

3. Reclamation 1 Sub Area Manager Bhatadi OC

2 Nodal Officer (Environment), Chandrapur

Area

5.3 ENVIRONMENTAL COST PROJECTION A capital provision of Rs. 97.09 lakhs has been made against environment protection and details are as provided.

Sl. No.

Particulars Capital

(Amount in Rs.Lakhs)

1 Sedimentation pond for treatment of mine waste water 15.00

2 Effluent treatment plant for treatment of workshop effluent 10.00

3 Base line Env. data generation(as per new guidelines) and scientific studies related to environment

10.00

4 Installation of fixed type sprinklers for dust control (including water reservoir, pump, pipeline etc.) and other suitable dust suppression systems.

35.00

5 Plantation during First three year 15.00

6 Digital Mapping for land use plan 12.09

TOTAL 97.09



5.4 ENVIRONMENTAL EXPENDITURE 5.4.1 EXPEDITURE: CAPITAL Expenditure on pollution control measures at Bhatadi OCP as on 01.10.2017

AIR POLLUTION CONTROL A) Black topping of roads/RCC pavement at weigh bridge

SL Head Amount in Rs. Lakhs

1 Black Topping of Coal Transport Road from Tirwanja to Padoli

160.00

2 Black Topping of road from Check post to CHP

2.10

3 Black Topping of surface road near SAM Office

2.60

4 RCC Pavement near Weigh Bridge 1.80

5 Repair of Cement road near weigh bridge 3.08

6 Const. of concrete road from coal stock to CHP

5.00

7 Const. of balance concrete road from CHP to Weigh Bridge

8.00

8 Strengthening & widening to exiting road including balance concreting of road from CHA check post upto new weigh bridge as part of dust suppression measures at Bhatadi OCM of Chandrapur Area.

12.31

9 Making dust suppression arrangement with realignment of G.I pipeline work with providing rain guns sprinklers at CHP coal stock and weighbridge area.

11.11

TOTAL 206.00

B) Mist spray system/ fixed sprinklers installed /mobile tankers as on 01. 10.2017


1 Mist Sprinklers in CHP & Coal stock yard 3.92

2 Fixed sprinklers at Weigh Bridge area 1.02

3 Conversion of Dumper to Sprinkler 1.00

4 Pipeline &sprinklers at workshop & Coal stock

10.00

TOTAL 15.94

C) G. I. Sheet cladding of coal handling plant as on 01.10.2017.


1 Side cladding of CHP 0.85 2 Shed & side cladding to feeder breaker of

CHP 1.64

2.49 GRAND TOTAL ( A+ B+ C) 224.43



WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SL Head Amount in Rs. Lakhs

1 Sedimentation pond for mine discharge 2.89

2 Development of workshop ETP 5.78

3 Additional Sludge bed at W/S ETP 0.30

4 Up gradation of mine water sedimentation plant

2.43

5 Providing & Fixing oil skimmer at ETP of BOCM

4.75

6 Making temp. shed for oil grease, barrel at BOCM

7.18

7 Making Settling tank and Pressure Filter 8.63

TOTAL 31.96

TOTAL CAPITAL EXPENDITURE (I + II) 256.39

5.4.2 EXPENDITURE: REVENUE

ACCOUNT HEAD

01.04.2017 TO 30.09.2017

PROGRESSIVE

Afforestation

Rs. 2.41 Lakhs Rs 69.73 Lakhs

Air Pollution Control(O & M of 2 Mobile Tankers)

Rs. 1.31 Lakhs Rs. 123.52 Lakhs approx

Water Pollution Control (O & M

of ETP, Sedimentation pond)

Nil Rs. 42.69 Lakhs approx

Monitoring

Rs. 1.50 Lakhs approx Rs. 24.10 Lakhs approx

Legal Expenses ( Till

01.10.2017)

Nil Rs. 38.12 Lakhs

Environmental Audit + Water Cess

Nil Rs. 4.59 Lakhs

Others (JVs by MPCB) Rs. 0.053 Lakhs Rs. 4.301 Lakhs

TOTAL Rs. 5.273 Lakhs Rs. 307.05 Lakhs

DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS ENGAGED CMPDI


CHAPTER-VI: DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS ENGAGED

Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Limited. Briefly, it is called as ‘CMPDI’. Its

registered corporate office is situated at Gondwana Place, Kanke Road, Ranchi –

834031, a capital city of Jharkhand State. It operates through seven strategically

located Regional Institutes over six states territories of India as follows:-

Sl. No. Institutes Dedicated to

1 Regional Institute-I Eastern Coalfields Ltd. (ECL)

2 Regional Institute-II Bharat Coking Coal Ltd. (BCCL)

3 Regional Institute-III Central Coalfields Ltd. (CCL)

4 Regional Institute-IV Western Coalfields Ltd. (WCL)

5 Regional Institute-V South Eastern Coalfields Ltd. (SECL)

6 Regional Institute-VI Northern Coalfields Ltd. (NCL)

7 Regional Institute-VII Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd. (MCL)

Hqrs. Ranchi is committed to render services to NEC & Non-CIL clients and

specialized assignments for both CIL & Non-CIL clients. As on 1st October 2017,

CMPDIL has total manpower strength of 3439 nos employee (897 nos Executives, 534

nos Supervisory & 2008 nos Workmen).

CMPDI is accredited with National Accreditation Board for Education & Training

(NABET) of Quality Council of India vide letter no. QCI/NABET/ENV/AOC/16/05/ 0166

Dated 24.05.2016 for 3 years.

CMPDI has very well equipped environment laboratories at its HQ as well as Regional

Institutes. CMPDI (HQ) Environment Laboratory along with Environment Laboratories

of RI-IV, Nagpur and RI-V, Bilaspur has been accredited with National Accreditation

Board for Testing and calibration Laboratories (NABL) with conformance of ISO

17025:2005 vide certificate no. T-2969 dt. 24.05.2014. The laboratory at CMPDI, RI-

IV caters to the need of monitoring of Environmental parameters exclusively of

Western Coalfields Limited.

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