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Environment Management Plan

Lime Kankar/Lime Powder Quarry 6.964 Ha. Of Non-Forest Patta. Land

Sy. No. 88/1, 95/2 & 106, Venkatapuram Village Banaganapalli Mandal, Kurnool District

Andhra Pradesh, INDIA

(Monitoring Period November 2021 - January 2022))

Proponent

Sri. P. R. Muralee Mohan Reddy

Consultant(s)

M/s Global Environment & Mining Services Hospet, Vijayanagara District, Karnataka

MAY 2022

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Banaganapalli Mandal, kurnool District, A. P.

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Land in Sy. No. 88/1, 95/2 & 106, Venkatapuram Village, Banaganapalli Mandal, kurnool District, A. P.

C O N T E N T S

Sl. No. Particulars Page No.

Executive Summary 01-09

Compliance of ToR 10-21

1 Chapter 1: Introduction

1.1 Purpose of the report 22

1.2 Identification of the Project & Project Proponent 22-23

1.2.1 The Project 22

1.2.2 Project Proponent 22-23

1.3 Brief description of the nature, size, location of the project

and its importance to the region 23

1.4 Scope of Study 23-24

2 Chapter 2: Project Description

2.1 Type of Project 25

2.2 Need of Project 25

2.3 Location 25-27

2.4 Size and Magnitude of Operation 27-31

2.4.1 Magnitude of Operations 28-29

2.4.2 Mining Related Activities 29-30

2.4.3 Extent of Mechanization 30

2.5 Proposed Schedule for approval and Implementation 31

2.6 Technology and Process Description 31

2.7 Project description 31-34

2.7.1 Location 31

2.7.2 Connectivity 32

2.7.3 Topography 32

2.7.4 General Geology 32-33

2.7.5 Local/ Mine Geology 33

2.7.6 Estimated Capital Cost of the Project 33-34 2.8 Description of Mitigation incorporated in Project to Meet

Environmental Standards and Operating Conditions for EIA 34-35 2.9 Assessment of New and Untested Technology for

Technology Failure 35

2.10 Environmental Setting 35-39

2.10.1 Basic Information 35-37

2.10.2 Details of other quarries present within the same cluster of

500 meter radius 37-39

2.11 Environmental Policy at Sri P.R Muralee Mohan Reddy’s

Quarry 39-41

2.12 Safeguards in Opencast Mine Working at Sri P.R Muralee

Mohan Reddy’s Quarry 41-43

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3 Chapter 3: Description of Environment

3.1 General 44

3.2 Terrestrial/Land Environment 44-46

3.2.1 Land use 44-45

3.2.2 Soil Quality 45-46

3.3 Air Environment 46-48

3.3.1 Air Pollutants 47

3.3.2 Monitoring Stations for Ambient Air Quality 47-48

3.4 Water Environment 49-54

3.4.1 Water Budget 49

3.4.2 Ground Water Scenario 49-53

3.4.3 Water Quality 53-54

3.5 Noise Environment 54-55

3.6 Flora and Fauna 55-57

3.6.1 General 55

3.6.2 Predominant Crops 55-56

3.6.3 Flora of the Area 56

3.6.4 Common Fauna found in the Area 56-57

3.7 Socio-Economic Environment 57-63

3.7.1 Introduction 57-58

3.7.2 Methodology used for the Field survey 58

3.7.3 Methodology applied for selection of sample & data

collection 58

3.7.4 Field Survey and Observations 58

3.7.5 Data Collection and Quality Assurance 58-59

3.7.6 Distribution of Population 59

3.7.7 Social Structure 59-60

3.7.8 Literacy Levels 60-61

3.7.9 Occupational Structure 61-62

3.7.10 Salient observation of survey/study area 62-63

3.8 Waste Generation 63

3.8.1 Solid Waste 63

3.8.2 Soil 63

4 Chapter 4: Anticipated Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures

4.1 Land Environment 64-65

4.1.1 Anticipated Impacts 64-65

4.1.2 Mitigation Measures 65

4.2 Air Environment 65-66

4.2.1 Anticipated Impact 65-66

4.2.1.1 Emission Inventory 65

4.2.1.2 Prediction of Fugitive Emission in the project 65-66

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4.3 Water Environment (Surface & Ground Water) 66-68 4.3.1 Impact on hydrology, alteration in natural drainage etc. 66

4.3.2 Anticipated Impacts 66

4.3.3 Mitigation Measures 66-67

4.3.4 Rain Water Harvesting Plan for Water Conservation 67-68

4.3.4.1 Rain Water Harvesting 67-68

4.4 Noise Environment 68

4.5 Biological Environment 68

4.6 Socio Economic Environment 68-69

4.6.1 Anticipated Impacts 68-69

4.7 Mine Wastes 69

4.8 Occupational Health Hazards 69-71

4.8.1 Physical Hazards 69

4.8.2 Biological Hazards 70

4.8.3 Ergonomic Hazards 70

4.8.4 Psychological Hazards 70

4.9 Traffic Density 71-72

4.10 Soil 72-73

5 Chapter 5: Analysis of Alternatives (Technology & Site)

5.1 General 74

5.2 Site Studies 74

5.3 Alternative Method of Mining 74

6 Chapter 6: Environment Monitoring Programme

6.1 Environmental Monitoring Programme 75

6.2 Monitoring Programme 75-76

6.3 Plantation Programme 76

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7 Chapter 7: Additional Studies

7.1 Public Consultation 77

7.2 Risk Assessment and Disaster Management Plan 77-81 7.2.1 Hazard Identification and their analysis 78-80

7.2.1.1 Overburden 79

7.2.1.2 Heavy Machinery 79

7.2.1.3 Fuel Storage 79

7.2.1.4 Water Logging 79

7.2.2 Safety Measures 79-80

7.2.2.1 Safety Measures at the Proposed Open Cast Mining Project 79-80 7.2.2.2 Measures to prevent failure of overburden dump 80 7.2.2.3 Measures to prevent accidents due to trucks & dumpers 80

7.3 Emergency Response System 80

7.4 Natural Resource Conservation 81

7.5 R&R, Corporate Social Responsibility Action Plan 81

7.6 Corporate Social Responsibility 81

7.7 Corporate Environment Responsibility 81

8 Chapter 8: Project Benefits

8.1 Project Benefits 82

9 Chapter 9: Environmental Cost Benefit Analysis

9.1 Environmental Cost Benefit Analysis 83

10 Chapter 10: Environment Management Plan (EMP)

10.1 Administrative And Technical Management 84

10.2 Dust Control Plan 84-85

10.3 Village Biodiversity Conservation Plan 85-86

10.4 Cost for Implementation of EMP 86

10.5 Cluster Environment Management Plan 87-88

11 Chapter 11: Summary and Conclusion

11.1 Overall Justification for the Project 89

11.2 Proponent and Need of Project 89-90

11.3 Lease Details 90-91

11.4 Proposed Mining 91-93

11.5 EIA Monitoring 93-94

11.6 Impacts 94-96

11.7 Monitoring Schedule 96

11.8 Plantation 96

11.9 Occupational Health & safety Measures 96

11.10 Corporate Social Responsibility 96

11.11 Economics of the Project 97

12 Chapter 12: Disclosure of Consultants 98

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LIST OF TABLES

Table No. Description Page No.

Table -1 GPS Readings of the QL Area 27

Table -2 Estimated Reserves 27-28

Table -3 Proposed Production Plan during Plan Period 29 Table -4 Production Plan during Conceptual Period 29

Table-5 List of Machineries in proposed quarry 31

Table -6 Summary of Capital Cost of the Quarry 33-34

Table -7 Precautionary Measures-mining plan 34

Table-8 Existing Land Use & Land Use at the end of Lease Period 34-35

Table -9 Environmental Settings 36-37

Table -10 Details of other quarries falling in the same cluster 38 Table -11 Land Use Details for core zone & buffer zone (10 Km) 45

Table -12 Chemical Properties of Soil 46

Table -13 Particulars of Monitoring Stations 47

Table -14 Summary of AAQ Monitored Data 48

Table -15 Water Requirement 49

Table -16 Water Quality Data 53-54

Table -17 Noise Monitoring Data 54-55

Table- 18 List of the flora of the study area 56

Table-19 Demography in Study Area 57-58

Table-20 List of Sampling Villages 58

Table -21 Distribution of Population 59

Table -22 Distribution of Population by Social Structure 59-60

Table -23 Literacy Levels 60

Table -24 Occupational Structure of Study Area 61

Table -25 Construction Details of RWH System 67

Table -26 Occupational Safety & Health Programme 71

Table -27 Monitoring Programme 75

Table -28 Species proposed for plantation 76

Table -29 Greenbelt Programme Year-wise 76

Table -30 CSR Funds 81

Table -31 Summary of Control Measures 85

Table -32 Budget for implementation of Environmental Management

Plan 86

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ANNEXURES

No. Description Page

No.

1 Terms of Reference (ToR) issued by SEIAA, A.P. 100-105 2 Letter of Intent (LOI) issued by Govt. of A.P 106-107

3 Extract of Topo-sheet 108

4 Environmental Policy 109

5 Organization Chart 110

6 Geological Map of Kurnool District 111

7 Soil Map ofKurnool District 112

8 Geomorphological Map of Kurnool District 113

9 Land-Use Land-Cover Map of 10 km Buffer Zone 114

10 Satellite Imagery of 10 km Radius 115

11 Ambient Air Quality Data 116-117

12 Surface Geological Plan and Sections 118-119

13 Production Development Plan And Sections 120-121

14 Conceptual Plan and Sections 123-124

15 Environmental Management Plan 125

16 Cluster Environment Management Plan 126-134

17 Micro-Meteorological Data during the Study Period 135-207

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

o Sri P.R. Muralee Mohan Reddy is an individual was granted a quarry lease for Lime Kankar/Lime Powder, over an extent of 6.964 Hectares, in Non-Forest Patta Land, bearing Sy. No. 88/1, 95/2 & 106 of Venkatapuram Village, Banaganapalli Mandal, Kurnool District, Andhra Pradesh, for a period of 20 Years, by the Director of Mines & Geology, Imbrahimpatnam, vide Notice no: 2117/D10/2020 dated 02/07/2020.

o The proposed Lime Kankar/Lime Powder Quarry Area is near Venkatapuram Village, in Banaganapalli mandal of Kurnool District, Andhra Pradesh, and is part of Sy. No. 88/1, 95/2 & 106 of Venkatapuram Village in Banaganapalli mandal of Kurnool District. The proposed quarry area has been notified in favour of the Proponent.

o The proposed Lime kankar/Lime Powder Quarry Lease area, is located between Latitude of 15° 22' 17.94085" N to 15° 22' 31.19710" N and Longitude of 78° 14' 51.67365" E to 78° 14' 59.55187" E. The proposed quarry lease area is surrounded by other Lime Kankar/Lime Powder quarries. There are 6 existing mining leases, within 500 m radial distance of the proposed quarry.

o Within 500m radial distance of the proposed quarry, there are Six (6) leases, and Four (04) of them, with a combined extent of 18.678Ha. Are granted prior to 09^th Sept. 2013. Another One (01) lease, with an extent of 4.990 Ha. Was granted after 09^th Sept. 2013. Hence, as per EIA Notification 2006 Amendment dated 01^st July 2016, the quarry lease granted after 09^th Sept. 2013, will become part of the cluster, for preparation of the cluster EMP. The total extent of the One (01) lease, including the present proposed lease of 6.964 Ha. Will be 11.157 Ha. < 100 Ha.

Hence classified under B2 at par with B1 category.

o There is no agriculture on the proposed mining land.

o The Proponent had applied for Environmental Clearance to State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA), Andhra Pradesh and they have issued the Terms of Reference (ToR), for carrying-out Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) studies and preparation of an EIA/ EMP (Environmental Management Plan), for the proposed Lime kankar/Lime Powder Quarrying, vide Lr No.

SEIAA/AP/KNL/MIN/11/ 2020/2294-247, dated 25-06-2021.

o M/s Global Environment & Mining Services, Hospet, Karnataka, have been retained by the Proponent to carry-out EIA Studies and preparation of EIA/EMP report. The baseline data collection (environmental monitoring) was conducted as per MOEF & CC norms for Winter Season (November 2021 to January 2022).

o Present summary is of the EIA report as per TOR and has been prepared as per generic structure given in Appendix III of EIA notification 2006 by MOEF & CC.

o As per the approved Mining Plan, it is proposed to mine at a uniform rate of 9,28,367 Tons/Annum of Lime Kankar/Lime Powder, and a corresponding Top Soil is about 33,153 CuM/Annum.

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o The District has significant resources of Lime Kankar/Lime powder. This Mineral can be used by nearby Cement Industries. In this Kurnool District So many Cement Industries are there. So that this mineral can be supplied to local cement industries units.

o This is a new project & RQP has prepared the mining plan for mining of Lime Kankar/Lime Powder, by maintaining proper safety standards.

o Considering a net mineable reserves of Lime Kankar/Lime Powder of 8,37,490 CuM, the anticipated life of mine is about 20 years. As per the approved mining plan, the saleable mineral is 100% of the mined quantity in case of Lime Kankar/Lime Powder and there is no waste generation of any kind.

o The Estimated Geological and Mineable Reserves, are as under:

Description Lime Kankar/Lime Powder (CuM)

Geological Reserves 9,73,585

Reserves Blocked under

Buffer Zone 80,850

Reserved Blocked under

Safety Slopes 55,245

Net Mineable Reserves 8,37,490

o Local Geology: Geologically the applied area occupied by Sedimentary rocks of Narji Limestone (Flaggy) of Jammalamadugu Series of Kurnool group of Kadapa Basin. Major Litho unit exposed in the applied area is Limestone (Flaggy). At the time of inspection lithological sequence observed in the nearby existing quarry leased area on quarry face are 0–1.00 Mts Soil Cover, 1.0 – 10.0 Mts Lime Kankar/ Limestone Powder and below 10.0–mts. black shale is present in deeper levels.

Topsoil: Black cotton soils are covering the Lime Kankar /Lime Powder on top of the QL applied area with thickness of about 0.5.m to 1.0m.

o Topography of the site:

The area is located on Toposheet No. 57 I/3 & 57I/7. Topographically the applied area is a plain patta land. It is barren land. Highest Elevation is 241 M and the Lowest Elevation is 239 M. There is a maximum relief of 2 M from NE to SW of the applied area. There is no perennial water course in and around the QL applied area. The surface rain water flows through the slope of the area and then joins to the seasonal nala of Venkatapuram Cheruvu, which is flowing in NE side of the QL applied area. There is no vegetation in the QL applied area because it is not used for agriculture but scattered trees are located along the boundary of the QL applied area, there are no public places or important monuments located in and around the lease area. There are some Quarry leases around the QL applied area.

o There are no sensitive receptors or ecosystems or water bodies in the core zone.

o Nearest Village Venkatapuram is at 1.09 km, towards South of the lease area.

o There are no eco sensitive areas within 10 km of the lease. There are no major

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industries within this area.

Proposed Mining

o The Lime Kankar/Lime Powder in the Mine lease area are exposed on the adjacent quarries in East, West and North side of applied area. Entire area is covering with top soil up to 1.0m. Hence, it is proposed to mine the Lime Kankar/Limestone Powder by open cast, semi-mechanized methods, by developing the 2 benches of 3.00 M height with 1.5 M bench width & without drilling and blasting after removing top soil 1.0m. The development of benches will be maintained @ 60⁰ safety slopes.

Therefore, mining operations are to be carried out in this area in 2 stages.

Development Production Stage - 1

The removal of Top soil up to 1.0mts depth will be cleared in the Mine lease area for the next five years by using excavator. This top soil can be dumped in 7.5m buffer zone which can be useful for plantation.

Stage - 2

After removal of Top soil of 1.0 mts Lime Kankar/Lime Powder can explore by using excavator without drilling and blasting. Waste can be loaded with Excavator to dumpers directly without drilling and blasting. Lime Kankar/Lime Powder are loaded with Excavator to dumpers directly as there mode of transport to factories.

The internal roads are of temporary in nature and suitable benches will be formed, during the operational phase of the quarry. No streams or electrical lines are passing over the subject area.

o Systematic mine development and mining of Lime kankar/Lime Powder is planned up to a maximum depth of 13 m during the plan Period.

Proposed Production Plan:

o The details of year wise excavation during the plan period, are as under:

SECTION Level Sectional

area (Sq m)

Sectionsl

Influence (m) Volume ROM @ 2.2t/cmt (tons) 1^st Year

1-1’ 244-232 598.00 132.5 79,235 174317

2-2’ 244-232 603.00 120 72,360 159192

Sub- Total 1,51,595 333,509 2^nd Year

1-1’ 238-232 291.00 132.5 38558 84827

2-2’ 238-232 242.00 120 29040 63888

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3^rd Year

1-1’ 238-226 291.00 132.5 38558 84827

2-2’ 238-226 242.00 120 29040 63888

Sub - Total 67,598 1,48,715 4^th Year

1-1’ 232-226 291.00 132.5 38558 84827

2-2’ 232-226 242.00 120 29040 63888

Sub - Total 67,598 1,48,715 5^th Year

1-1’ 238-226 291.00 132.5 38558 84827

2-2’ 238-226 242.00 120 29040 63888

Sub - Total 67,598 1,48,715 ToTal 421985 928367

o The Conceptual Mining Plan, is as under:

Year Volume M³ Lime kankar /Lime

powder @ 100 % in m³ Lime kankar /Lime powder @ 2.2/CBM in tons

Plan Period 4,21,985 4,21,985 928367

1^st Scheme 103876 103876 228527

2^nd Scheme 103876 103876 228527

3^rd Scheme 103876 103876 228527

4^th Scheme 103876 103876 228527

TOTAL 8,37,489 8,37,489 1842475

Base line environmental quality:

Air:

 There are no major industrial gaseous emission sources. Predominant wind directions, during the study period (November 2021 to January 2022) are from East (25.90%), followed by from ENE (16.84%) followed by from ESE (15.03%) and from NE (9.37%). Average wind speed, during the study period is 2.70 meters /sec.

 Atmospheric stability class at Venkatapuram/Banaganapalli mandal area is

“moderately unstable to slightly unstable” during the day. Area has rural setting.

 Concentrations of criteria pollutants were found to be well below National air quality criteria viz. PM10, PM2.5, SO2 and NOx which are respectively 100, 60, 80 and 80 µg/m³.

 Predominant emissions during open cast mining operations would be generation of particulate matter during loading/unloading and transportation activities.

Noise: Ld, Ln & Ldn values were typical of rural background.

Lease (Core)

dB(A) Buffer (Min.)

dB(A) Buffer (Max.) dB(A)

Ld 41.2 41.0 45.2

Ln 40.0 39.8 44.2

Ldn 60.6 59.2 61.3

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Sources of noise would be during excavating and moving quarry equipment.

Water: There are no surface sources viz. rivers/ lake in the lease area. The average annual rainfall in Kurnool District is about 624 mm per year. As per the Ground Water Brochure (Sept. 2013) prepared for Kurnool District, by Central Ground Water Board, GoI, the average ground water levels in Banaganapalli Mandal Region is about 10-20m BGL (Pre-Monsoon) and no significant change is observed during Post-Monsoon season as well. However, based on the information collected from locals during the field visit, the average ground water level in the area is about 55-60m BGL post- monsoon and 65-70m BGL during pre-monsoon period.

The ground water quality in and around the proposed lease area is slightly alkaline, with the pH levels ranging from 7.14 to 7.96. The total hardness is ranging from 159 to 235 mg/liter as CaCO3, whereas the Total Dissolved Solids content is varying between 770 to 1077 mg/liter. The fluoride levels are ranging from 0.33 to 0.74 mg/liter and the nitrate levels are varying between 0.87 to 1.62 mg/liter. The sulphate levels are ranging from 58.0 to 79.0 mg/liter and the chloride levels are varying between 78 to 113 mg/liter. In general, the ground water quality in the study area, confirms to the permissible limits of IS:10500-2012 (Drinking Water Specification), except for Nitrates, which is exceeding the maximum permissible limits in 50% of the collected samples, within the study area

Surface runoffs during monsoon from lease will enter the Mine pits. Of this, some water will evaporate and some can slowly percolate down.

Solid waste:

During the mining plan period, the Top Soil are estimated to be 33,153 tons/ and for the conceptual period, the total Top Soil will be about 33,153 tons.

100% of Lime Kankar/Lime Powder & top soil of 33,750 CuM is generated. It can be use for construction of haul roads and plantation purpose in 7.5 m Buffer zone and it can also have dumped in Sy. No. 88/1, 95/2 & 106 of Venkatapuram Village patta land of applicant if necessary.

Impacts:

Land: There is top soil, in the proposed lease area. But no agriculture is being carried- out in the proposed lease area. There are existing quarry pits and also dumps. Based on site topography, No pit will be made during the operational phase of the quarry.

The working is proposed from North to South Direction. The proposed area is at the same elevation to the surrounding areas. Since, scientific mining, with proper bench height and width, will be carried-out; there would not be any major adverse impact on topography/drainage or on land use or agriculture. The external appearance will continue to be as it is.

Geological records on these deposits state that marginal quantity of Lime

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reserves will be re-estimated, after exhausting the presently estimated mineable reserves. Back filling of mined-out area is not proposed, with the intention of using it as a rainwater harvesting cum ground water recharge structure. Kurnool district is well known for water scarcity and over exploitation of ground water. Thus, mined out pits will be used as “rainwater” storage structure. It is likely that recharge of surrounding ground water aquifer takes place. Also reservoir water can be used for miscellaneous purposes like plantation, fish culture etc.

During the conceptual period, about 33,153 CuM of Top soil is expected to be generated, which will be stored in the designated area. It can be use for construction of haul roads and plantation purpose in 7.5 m Buffer zone and it can also dump in Sy.

No. 88/1, 95/2 & 106 of Venkatapuram Village Patta land of applicant if necessary.

Balance left out quantity (if any) will be stored in the designated area within the mine lease. These waste dumps are not expected to cause any adverse impact on the surrounding environment. Leachates from dumps will not contain any toxic material.

The Land use details, in lease area, are as under:

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Land use details Sl.

No. Particulars Existing

land use (Ha)

Land use at the end

of 5 years (Ha)

Land use at end of the conceptual period (Ha)

1 Area proposed for Mining 0.0000 3.254 3.254

2 Storage for Top Soil - - -

3 Mineral Storage - 0.081 0.081

4 Overburden/Dump -- - -

5 Roads - 0.010 0.010

6 Green Belt -- 0.820 0.820

7 Untouched Area 6.9640 2.799 2.799

Total 6.9640 6.9640 6.9640

Air:

Ground level concentrations as per AERMOD model for dispersion of air pollutants for lease area source show that there would not be any major adverse impact on ambient air quality.

Water:

There would not be any impact on aquatic environment including hydrology, drainage or quality because a) there is no drain in the lease, b) ground water table will not be intercepted, c) dewatering of pits will not be required and d) Lime Kankar/Lime Powder pit water is suitable for irrigation. Regular monitoring for fluoride content is required.

Noise:

The Soil Excavating, Loading/Unloading generate noise. However, the probable noise level will be within the permissible limits and will not cause harm. The lessee will provide suitable protective gear to the workers for minimizing the noise pollution and the machinery will be well maintained.

The Noise produced due to machinery operations and transport vehicles not much but for the extraction activity. The noise levels of machinery can be categorized as noise due to static machinery like excavators, crushers and compressors. Another category is noise generated due to moving machinery. Noise due to tippers comes under this category.

Biological:

There is no sensitive fauna and flora or endangered species within 10 km radius of the lease. Lease is a part of Non-Forest area. Also, this area is not known for any special kind of biodiversity. Project proponent will carry out plantation in scientific way. He will choose locally suitable species in consultation with local forest department.

Socioeconomic & health:

There will not be any displacement on account of this project because land has already been notified in favour of the Project Proponent. It is proposed to a) prefer

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loading/unloading of Lime Kankar/Lime Powder, dust suppression, etc., b) train residents of nearby villages for harvesting rain water, and sanitation practices etc., c) employment of local people for works related to development & maintenance of greenbelt and afforestation.

Monitoring schedule:

Env. Segment Parameter Frequency

Water quality IS 10500 Quarterly

G.W. table Fluctuation in monsoon & post

monsoon period May & October

AAQ Particulate matter

PM10 & PM2.5 during Excavating,

machinery operations Quarterly

Noise Equi. noise levels during excavating,

machinery operations Quarterly

Health Pulmonary function, eye sight,

audiometry, B.P., etc. Annual record

Plantation Survival annual survival rate

Data analyses Efficiency of mitigation measures Half-Yearly Plantation:

The proposed quarry area and its buffer zone, has a barren land and hence it is not possible to take-up any plantation in the 7.5 m wide safety zone. However, it is proposed to take-up plantation, on either side of the approach road, in the adjoining Patta Land and also near the stone crusher area. It is proposed to plant about 1000 locally suitable species, as part of green belt development. One cubic meter pits will be made on either side of the approach road and in the vacant Patta. land. These pits will be filled with top soil from lease area. Refuse or garbage will be added as per availability. Growth in the first year will be observed. Species will be chosen depending on availability and suitability to local soil conditions.

Occupational Health & Safety Measures:

The employees working in the quarrying activity will be provided with suitable personnel protective equipment (PPE) like safety shoes, dust masks, helmets, etc. Also, they will be subjected to annual health check-up, particularly for hearing related illness and respiratory disorders. Protective shelters for workers with treated R.O.

Water, First Aid facilities, Dining facility etc. will be provided.

Corporate Social Responsibility:

A few are mentioned below:

(1) Supply of Drinking Water unit to the nearby Venkatapuram Village, at a cost of Rs. 3.50 Lakhs.

(2) Project Proponent will organize annual health camp, in the nearby villages.

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CSR – funds

Activity Anticipated funds

Supply of Drinking Water unit to

Venkatapuram Village Rs. 3.50 Lakhs (1 time investment) Annual Health camps in the nearby

Banaganapalli village Rs. 1,00,000/- per camp per annum

Economics of project:

Lime Kankar/Lime Powder deposits in the proposed quarry area, The District has significant resources of Lime Kankar/Lime powder. This Mineral can be used by nearby Cement Industries. In this Kurnool District So many Cement Industries are there. So that this mineral can be supplied to local cement industries units. The proposed land is non-productive and unsuitable for agriculture. Therefore mining will be in the interest of State revenue and of the people around. Direct and indirect employment to locals is assured.

Lease is a Non-Forest Patta Land. It has some wild shrubs and thorny bushes. There will not be any kind of rain water accumulation, due to bench formation. Hence, there would not any damage to environmental quality.

Initiation of mining by Sri P.R. Muralee Mohan Reddy will improve revenue to the state without deterioration in environmental quality. On the contrary population in nearby villages will become aware of importance of potable water quality and sanitation.

Openings for indirect employment to locals in plantation, loading/ unloading operations etc. are possible.

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Compliance to Terms of Reference (ToR) issued by SEIAA, A.P. vide Annexure-1 Sl.

No.

Terms of Reference Compliance

A Standard Terms of Reference

1) Year-wise production details since 1994 should be given, clearly stating the highest production achieved in any one year prior to 1994. It may also be categorically informed whether there had been any increase in production after the EIA Notification, 1994 came into force w.r.t. the highest production achieved prior to 1994.

Not applicable, in the present case as the project is coming for its EC for the first time.

Also, the In-Principle Grant of Lease (LoI) was issues by DMG, on 02/07/2020.

2) A copy of the document in support of the fact that the Proponent is the rightful lessee of the mine should be given.

The Letter of Intent (LOI) issued by the Dept. of Mines & Geology, Govt. of A.P. is enclosed as Annexure-2, Page No. 106-107 3) All documents including approved

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

As per approved Mining Plan, o it is proposed to mine at a uniform rate of 9,28,367 Tons/Annum of Lime Kankar/Lime Powder, and a corresponding Top Soil is about 33,153 CuM/Annum. respectively. All the documents are compatible with one another, with reference to lease area, production levels, waste generation etc.

and all documents are in the name of the lessee only.

4) All corner coordinates of the mine lease area, superimposed on a High Resolution Imagery/topography sheet, geomorphology and geology of the area should be provided. Such an Imagery of the proposed area should clearly show the land use and other ecological features of the study area (core and buffer zone).

We have enclosed the Topo-sheet extract (10 km radius), Land use/Land Cover Map, Satellite imagery etc. showing the core zone and buffer zone of 10 km radial distance around the proposed lease. Refer Annexure 3 (Page No. 108) for Toposheet; Annexure-9 (Page 114) for Land use/Land cover Map of 10 km radius; Page 49 for Land use Table of quarry area and Annexure 10 (Page 115) for satellite imagery (10 km radius).

5) Information should be provided on Survey of India Topo-sheet in 1:50,000 scale indicating geological map of the area, geomorphology of landforms of the area, existing minerals and mining history of the area, important water bodies, streams and rivers and soil characteristics.

Toposheet showing the project area, and 10 km buffer zone around it, in 1:50000 scale, has been enclosed, as Annexure-3 (Page No.

108). Also, the geological map of Kurnool District is enclosed as Annexure-6 (Page No.

111); the soil map of Kurnool District is enclosed as Annexure-7 (Page No. 112) and geomorphology map of Kurnool District is enclosed as Annexure-8 (Page No. 113).

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No. Terms of Reference Compliance

6) Details about the land proposed for mining activities should be given with information as to whether mining conforms to the land use policy of the state; land diversion for mining should have approval from land use board or the concerned authorities.

The proposed quarry area, is part of Non- Forest Patta Land and the proponent has obtained the In-Principle Grant of Quarry Lease (in the form of Letter of Intent, LoI), for carrying-out the mining activities, vide Notice No. 2117/D10/2020, dated 02/07/2020, for a period of 20 Years.

7) Does the company have a well laid down Environment Policy approved by its Board of Directors? If so, it may be spelt out in the EIA report with description of the prescribed operating process/ procedures to bring into focus any infringement/ deviation/violation of the environmental or forest norms/

conditions? The hierarchical system or administrative order of the Company to deal with the environmental issues and for ensuring compliance with the EC conditions may also be given. The system of reporting of non-compliances / violations of environmental norms to the Board of Directors of the Company and/or shareholders or stakeholders at large may also be detailed in the EIA report.

Yes, the Environmental Policy (approved by the Proponent) is enclosed, as Annexure-4 (Page No. 109) of this Report. Refer Para 2.11, Page 39-41.

8) Issues relating to Mine Safety, including subsidence study in case of underground mining and slope study in case of open cast mining should be detailed. The proposed safeguard measures in each case should also be provided.

Being an open cast mine, it is proposed to follow a bench slope of 60^o by way of benches of 3.0 m height and 1.50 m width, to maintain the mine safety. For details refer para No. 7.2.2 (Page 79 to 80)

9) The study area will comprise of 10 km zone around the mine lease from lease periphery and the data contained in the EIA such as waste generation etc.

should be for the life of the mine / lease period.

Study is carried out for 10 Km area around mine lease for carrying out EIA.

As per the Approved Mining Plan, there is No waste generation in the Lime Kankar/Lime Powder. In case of, 100% of the mined mineral is saleable and there is no waste generation.

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10) Land use of the study area delineating forest area, agricultural land, grazing land, wildlife sanctuary, national park, migratory routes of fauna, water bodies, human settlements and other ecological use features should be indicated. Land use plan of the mine lease area should be prepared to encompass preoperational, operational and post operational phases and submitted.

Impact, if any, of change of land use should be given.

Refer Chapter 3, Para 3.2.1 Page 44-45, Table No. 11 (Page 45)

11) Details of the land for any Over Burden Dumps outside the mine lease, such as extent of land area, distance from mine lease, its land use, R and R issues, if any, should be given.

No Over Burden Dumps are proposed outside the lease area. Also, the proposed lease area, being non-forest Patta Land, without any habitation, no R & R issues are involved.

12) A Certificate from the Competent Authority in the State Forest Department should be provided, confirming the involvement of forest land, if any, in the project area. In the event of any contrary claim by the Project Proponent regarding the status of forests, the site may be inspected by the State Forest Department along with the Regional Office of the Ministry to ascertain the status of forests, based on which, the Certificate in this regard as mentioned above be issued. In all such cases, it would be desirable for representative of the State Forest Department to assist the Expert Appraisal Committees.

The proposed land being non-forest Patta revenue land, this condition is not applicable.

13) Status of forestry clearance for the broken up area and virgin forest land involved in the Project including deposition of net present value (NPV) and compensatory afforestation (CA) should be indicated. A copy of the forestry clearance should also be furnished.

The proposed land being non-forest Patta revenue land, this condition is not applicable.

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14) Implementation status of recognition of forest rights under the Scheduled Tribes and other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 should be indicated.

The proposed land being non-forest Patta revenue land, this condition is not applicable. Also, there are no dwellers in the proposed quarry area.

15) The vegetation in the RF / PF areas in the study area, with necessary details, should be given.

The details of vegetation in the Study Area, are given Para No. 3.6, Page No. 55-57 and also Table No. 18 (Page No. 56)

16) A study shall be got done to ascertain the impact of the Mining Project on wildlife of the study area and details furnished. Impact of the project on the wildlife in the surrounding and any other protected area and accordingly detailed mitigative measures required, should be worked out with cost implications and submitted.

No wild life in the surrounding and other protected area is involved.

Refer Para No. 3.6, Page No. 55-57 and also Table No. 18 (Page No. 56) flora and fauna observed/recorded during field survey.

17) Location of National Parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves, Wildlife Corridors, Tiger/Elephant Reserves/(existing as well as proposed), if any, within 10 km of the mine lease should be clearly indicated, supported by a location map duly authenticated by Chief Wildlife Warden. Necessary clearance, as may be applicable to such projects due to proximity of the ecologically sensitive areas as mentioned above, should be obtained from the State Wildlife Department/Chief Wildlife Warden under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and copy furnished.

No National Parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves, Wildlife Corridors, Tiger/

Elephant Reserves are existing as well as proposed within 10 Km of mine lease area.

No clearance is required.

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

Refer Para No. 3.6, Page No. 55-57 and also Table No. 18 (Page No. 56) observed / recorded during field survey.

19) Proximity to Areas declared as

‘Critically Polluted’ or the Project areas likely to come under the ‘Aravali Range’, (attracting court restrictions for mining operations), should also be indicated and where so required, clearance certifications from the prescribed Authorities, such as the SPCB or State Mining Dept. Should be secured and furnished to the effect that the proposed mining activities could be considered.

Proposed lease does not fall under Critically Polluted area or under “Aravali range”.

20) Similarly, for coastal Projects, A CRZ map duly authenticated by one of the authorized agencies demarcating LTL.

HTL, CRZ area, location of the mine lease w.r.t CRZ, coastal features such as mangroves, if any, should be furnished.

(Note: The Mining Projects falling under CRZ would also need to obtain approval of the concerned Coastal Zone Management Authority).

Not applicable since proposed lease does not fall under CRZ area.

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21) R and R Plan/compensation details for the Project Affected People (PAP) should be furnished. While preparing the R and R Plan, the relevant State/National Rehabilitation and Resettlement Policy should be kept in view. In respect of SCs /STs and other weaker sections of the society in the study area, a need based sample survey, family-wise, should be undertaken to assess their requirements, and action programmes prepared and submitted accordingly, integrating the sectoral programmes of line departments of the State Government. It may be clearly brought out whether the village located in the mine lease area will be shifted or not. The issues relating to shifting of Village including their R and R and socio-economic aspects should be discussed in the report.

Not applicable since land is already notified in favour of the Project Proponent.

R & R not applicable.

22) One season (non-monsoon) [i.e. March- May (Summer Season); October- December (post monsoon season);

December-February (winter season)]

primary baseline data on ambient air quality as per CPCB Notification of 2009, water quality, noise level, soil, flora and fauna shall be collected and the AAQ and other data so compiled presented date-wise in the EIA and EMP Report. Site-specific meteorological data should also be collected. The location of the monitoring stations should be such as to represent whole of the study area and justified keeping in view the predominant downwind direction and location of sensitive receptors. There should be at least one monitoring station within 500 m of the mine lease in the pre-dominant downwind direction.

The Mineralogical composition of PM 10, particularly for free silica, should be given.

Refer Chapter 3,

Table 12: Chemical Properties of Soil (Page 46).

Annexure-17: Site Specific Meteorological Data (Page Nos. 132 to 204)

Table 13: Particulars of Monitoring Stations (Page 47)

Annexure-11 (Page 116-117) and Table 14:

Summary of AAQ Data (Page 48-49).

Table 16: Ground Water Quality Analysis (Page 53-54).

Table 17: Noise Monitored Data (Page 54- 55).

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23) Air quality modeling should be carried out for prediction of impact of the project on the air quality of the area. It should also take into account the impact of movement of vehicles for transportation of mineral. The details of the model used and input parameters used for modeling should be provided.

The air quality contours may be shown on a location map clearly indicating the location of the site, location of sensitive receptors, if any, and the habitation. The wind roses showing pre-dominant wind direction may also be indicated on the map.

Air Quality is good but at quarries it is filled with dust, due to haulage on the road, etc., but it will be within the permissible limits by sprinkling water on roads. Air quality will not be disturbed, as the Mining is very limited.

24) The water requirement for the Project, its availability and source should be furnished. A detailed water balance should also be provided. Fresh water requirement for the Project should be indicated.

Refer Para 3.4.1 (Page 49), Table 15, Water Requirement, Page 49.

Drinking water will be delivered by tankers from nearby stone crusher plant of the proponent.

25) Necessary clearance from the competent authority for drawl of requisite quantity of water for the Project should be provided.

Water will be sourced by tankers from the nearby stone crusher unit belonging to proponent. The proponent is in the process of applying for the necessary clearance from Ground Water Department, Govt. of A.P.

26) Description of water conservation measures proposed to be adopted in the Project should be given. Details of rainwater harvesting proposed in the Project, if any, should be provided.

Refer Para 4.3.4, Page 67-68.

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

Refer Para 4.3.2, Page 66 for anticipated impacts and Para 4.3.3, Page 66-67 for mitigation measures

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28) Based on actual monitored data, it may clearly be shown whether working will intersect groundwater. Necessary data and documentation in this regard may be provided. In case the working will intersect groundwater table, a detailed Hydro Geological Study should be undertaken and Report furnished.

Necessary permission from Central Ground Water Authority for working below ground water and for pumping of ground water should also be obtained and copy furnished.

The working depth of the proposed quarry will not intersect with the ground water, due to the fact that the maximum working is up to 10m from the surrounding level and the average ground water level is more than 50m BGL. Hence the permission from Central Ground Water Authority is not required for this proposal.

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

There are no any stream (seasonal or perennial) are flowing from the proposed Quarry Lease Area.

30) A time bound progressive greenbelt development plan shall be prepared in a tabular form (indicating linear and quantitative coverage, plant species and time frame) and submitted keeping in mind, the same will have to be executed upfront on commencement of the project. Phase-wise plan of plantation and compensatory afforestation should be charted clearly indicating the area to be covered under plantation and the species to be planted. The details of plantation already done should be given. The plant species selected for greenbelt should have greater ecological value and should be of good utility value to the local population with emphasis on local and native species and the species which are tolerant to pollution.

Refer Para 6.3 Page 76, Table 28 & 29, Page No. 76

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31) Impact on local transport infrastructure due to the Project should be indicated.

Projected increase in truck traffic as a result of the Project in the present road network (including those outside the Project area) should be worked out, indicating whether it is capable of handling the incremental load.

Arrangement for improving the infrastructure, if contemplated (including action to be taken by other agencies such as State Government) should be covered. Project proponent shall conduct Transportation Study as per Indian Road Congress

Based on estimated it is proposed to mine at a uniform rate of 9,28,367 Tons/Annum of Lime Kankar/Lime Powder, (3094.5 M³) per day. Each truck carries about 7 m³ per trip and accordingly, the average no. of trips per day will be about 442 and considering a 10 hours operating schedule per day, there will not be any significant impact on the traffic.

32) Details of the onsite shelter and facilities to be provided to the mine workers should be included in the EIA report.

The facilities to be provided in the mines are detailed in Mines Rules 1955 (Draft amendments in 2019). Accordingly rest shelters, drinking water, sanitary facilities, canteen etc. will be provided.

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

Refer Table 11, Page 45 for Conceptual Land Use. The production plan during the conceptual period is given in Table 4 (Page No. 29) and conceptual plans & sections, are included as Annexure-14 (Page No.

121). Plan for reclamation and restoration of mined out area, will be submitted at the time of quarry closure.

34) Occupational Health impacts of the Project should be anticipated and the proposed preventive measures spelt out in detail. Details of pre-placement medical examination and periodical medical examination schedules should be incorporated in the EMP. The project specific occupational health mitigation measures with required facilities proposed in the mining area may be detailed.

Refer Para 4.8 page 69-71, For Risk

Assessment and Disaster Management Plan, refer Para No. 7.2, Page No. 77-81

35) Public health implications of the Project and related activities for the population in the impact zone should be systematically evaluated and the proposed remedial measures should be detailed along with budgetary allocations.

The nearest habitation is Venkatapuram village, at a distance of 1.09 km from the proposed lease area. Hence there will not be any public health implications due to the project. However, we are proposing an annual health camp as part of CSR for employees as well as general public (Para 7.6;

Page 81)

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36) Measures of socio economic significance and influence to the local community proposed to be provided by the Project Proponent should be indicated. As far as possible, quantitative dimensions may be given with time frames for implementation.

Refer Para 7.6, Page 81 a capital budget of Rs. 3.50 lacs with recurring budget of Rs.

1.00 Lacs is earmarked to address activities of socioeconomic concerns.

Refer Para 7.7, Page 81 a capital budget of 2

% of Project cost i.e. Rs. 2.0 Lakhs, is earmarked for taking-up works under CER (Corporate Environmental Responsibility) 37) Detailed environmental management

plan to mitigate the environmental impacts which, should inter-alia include the impacts of change of land use, loss of agricultural and grazing land, if any, occupational health impacts besides other impacts specific to the proposed Project.

Refer Chapter 10, page 84-88

For Cluster Environment Management Plan, refer Annexure 16 (Page No. 123-131)

38) Public hearing points raised and commitment of the project proponent on the same along with time bound action plan to implement the same should be provided and also incorporated in the final EIA/EMP Report of the Project.

This document is prepared for public hearing only. Based on the feedback of PH, the budget for EMP, CSR etc. will be updated/ revised.

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

No litigation or Court Case is pending against Project, in any Court of Law

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

Refer Para 2.7.6 (Page 34) & Table 6 (Page 34) for Capital Cost of the project.

Refer Para 10.4 & Table 31 (Page 85) for EMP budget and Para 10.5 (Page 87-88) &

Annexure-16 (Page 123-131) for Cluster Environment Management Plan.

41) A Disaster Management Plan shall be prepared and included in the EIA/ EMP Report

Refer Para 7.2, Page No. 77 to 81

42) Benefits of the Project, if the project is implemented should be spelt out. The benefits of the project shall clearly indicate environmental, social, economic, employment potential etc.

Refer Chapter 8 (Page No. 82) and Chapter 9 (Page No. 83)

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43) Besides the above, the below mentioned general points are also to be followed a) Executive Summary of the EIA/EMP

Report Refer Page No. 01 to 09

b) All documents to be properly referenced with index and continuous page numbering

Noted and taken due care in indexing and page numbering of all the documents.

c) Where data are presented in the Report especially in Tables, the period in which the data were collected and the sources should be indicated.

Noted and taken care.

d) Project Proponent shall enclose all the analysis/testing reports of water, air, soil, noise etc. using the MoEF&CC/

NABL accredited laboratories. All the original analysis/testing reports should be available during appraisal of the Project.

All analysis reports are available, for appraisal purpose.

e) Where the documents provided are in a language other than English, an English translation should be provided.

All documents are in English language only.

f) The Questionnaire for environmental appraisal of mining projects as devised earlier by the Ministry shall also be filled and submitted.

Noted.

g) While preparing the EIA report, the instructions for the Proponents and instructions for the Consultants issued by MoEF&CC vide O.M. No. J-11013/

41/2006-IA. II (I) dated 4^th August, 2009, which are available on the website of this Ministry, should be followed.

Noted and followed.

h) Changes, if any made in the basic scope and project parameters (as submitted in Form-I and the PFR for securing the TOR) should be brought to the attention of MoEF&CC with reasons for such changes and permission should be sought, as the TOR may also have to be altered. Post Public Hearing changes in structure and content of the draft EIA/EMP (other than modifications arising out of the P.H.

process) will entail conducting the PH again with the revised documentation.

As such there are no changes in the project parameters.

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i) As per the circular no. J-11011/618/2010- IA.II(I) dated 30.5.2012, certified report of the status of compliance of the conditions stipulated in the environment clearance for the existing operations of the project, should be obtained from the Regional Office of Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, as may be applicable.

This is a new proposal. Hence Certified Compliance Report from Regional Office of MoEF&CC, is not applicable.

j) The EIA report should also include (i) surface plan of the area indicating contours of main topographic features, drainage and mining area, (ii) geological maps and sections and (iii) sections of the mine pit and external dumps, if any, clearly showing the land features of the adjoining area.

Refer Annexure 12; Page No. 118-119 (Surface Geological Plan and Cross- Sections of Proposed Area) and Annexure- 13, Page No. 120 (Production &

Development Plan and Cross-Sections of Proposed Area for the Plan Period).

For conceptual plan & sections refer Annexure 14 (Page no. 121)

B Additional Terms of Reference

1 KML should be presented clearly with

EIA and EMP. Care has been taken to ensure that, KML will be presented (along with Form-2) and also during the presentation for the final appraisal of the Project.

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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 Purpose of the Report:

Project proponent Sri P.R. Muralee Mohan Reddy, had proposed for extraction of Lime Kankar/Lime Powder, in an extent of 6.964 Hectares of Non-Forest Patta Land, located in Sy. No. 88/1, 95/2 & 106 of Venkatapuram Village, in Banaganapalli mandal of Kurnool District in Andhra Pradesh State. The Proponent has obtained the In-Principle Grant of Lease, in the form of a Letter of Intent (LoI), from the Department of Mines & Geology, Andhra Pradesh, vide Notice No. 2117/D10/2020, dated 02/07/2020, for a period of Twenty (20) Years, subject to submission of Approved Mining Plan under Rule 7(a) of APMMC Rules, 1966 along with Consent for Establishment from A.P. Pollution Control Board & Environment Clearance from Ministry of Environment & Forests as per Environment Impact Assessment Notification through S.O. 1533, dated 14.09.2006. Copy of the LoI issued by the Dept. of Mines & Geology, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh is enclosed as Annexure-2.

Now, the Proponent (Sri P.R. Muralee Mohan Reddy ), had applied for Environmental Clearance (EC) from State level Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA), Andhra Pradesh. In line with the provisions of Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification 2006 (incl. its amendments from time to time), the SEIAA, Andhra Pradesh had issued the Standard Terms of Reference (ToR) along with additional Terms of Reference, for carrying-out EIA Studies and preparation of an EIA/EMP Report, for onward submission to the State level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC), for appraisal for issue of Environmental Clearance. Copies of the ToR issued by SEIAA, Andhra Pradesh, is enclosed as Annexure 1. The proposed Quarry area has already been notified in favour of the proponent i.e. Sri P.R. Muralee Mohan Reddy (vide Annexure-2).

To carry-out the EIA Studies and to prepare the EIA/ EMP (Environment Management Plan) Reports, Sri P.R. Muralee Mohan Reddy ., have engaged a consultant viz. M/s Global Environment & Mining Services, Hospet, Bellary District, Karnataka.

Environmental monitoring was conducted as per MOEF & CC norms for winter season for the period November 2021 to January 2022. This EIA report contains information as per TOR and has been prepared as per generic structure given in Appendix III of EIA notification 2006 by MOEF & CC, Govt. of India.

1.2 Identification of the project & project proponent:

1.2.1 Project:

This proposal is for production of Lime Kankar/Lime Powder. The proposal involves a uniform rate of 9,28,367 Tons/Annum of Lime Kankar/Lime Powder. The proposed mine will be a semi-mechanized open cast mining, from a lease of 6.964 Ha., notified in favour of Sri P.R. Muralee Mohan Reddy . for a period of 20 Years. The proposed Lime Kankar/Lime Powder quarry area is part of Non-Forest Patta Land, located in Sy. No.

88/1, 95/2 & 106 of Venkatapuram Village, in Banaganapalli mandal of Kurnool District, Andhra Pradesh. The nearest village to the proposed area is Venkatapuram, at a distance of 1.90 km. There is no agriculture on the proposed land.

1.2.2 Project Proponent:

Sri P.R. Muralee Mohan Reddy is an Individual, having its registered office at Venaktapuram Village in Kurnool District of Andhra Pradesh. The contact details of the

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proponent, are as under:

Name: Sri P.R. Muralee Mohan Reddy Address: Sri P.R. Muralee Mohan Reddy

S/o P.R.B Obula Reddy,

R/o H. No: 2-59-B, Nandavaram Village, Banganapalli Mandal,

Kurnool District

Andhra Pradesh State.

The Organization Chart of Sri P.R. Muralee Mohan Reddy ’s Quarry, is given in Annexure-5.

Sri P.R. Muralee Mohan Reddy have engaged Sri M.Rams Subba Reddy of Y.S.R.District, as their RQP, for preparation of the mining/ quarry plan for mining of Lime Kankar/Lime Powder from the 6.964 Ha. of lease area.

1.3 Brief description of the nature, size, location of the project and its importance to region:

it is proposed to mine at a uniform rate of 9,28,367 Tons/Annum of Lime Kankar/Lime Powder. from an extent of 6.964 Hectares of Non-Forest Patta Land located in Sy. No.

88/1, 95/2 & 106 of Venkatapuram Village, Banaganapalli mandal, Kurnool District, Andhra Pradesh, by opencast semi-mechanized mining method as per approved mining plan.

The recovery (saleable) of Lime Kankar/Lime Powder has been considered as 100% of the mined-out mineral. There will be no waste generation, in case of Lime Kankar/Lime Powder. Based on a net mineable reserves of Lime Kankar/Lime Powder of 1,842.478 CuM, the anticipated life of mine is about 20 years. However, the Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, has accorded in-principle approval for a period of 20 Years. As per the approved mining plan, the saleable mineral is 100% of the mined quantity in case of Lime Kankar/Lime Powder and there is no waste generation of any kind.

There are no eco-sensitive areas, national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, bio-spheres, etc.

within 10 km of the lease area. There are no major industries within this area.

This proposal of mining has been proposed due to the fact that there is enough demand for Lime Kankar/Lime Powder in the surrounding areas, from the Cement industries.

1.4 Scope of the study:

Based on the application submitted by the proponent, the SEAC, Andhra Pradesh, has recommended for issue of Standard Terms of Reference (ToR), along with few additional ToR, to carry-out the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) studies and prepare the EIA/EMP (Environmental Management Plan). Accordingly, SEIAA had issued the ToR, vide their letter No. SEIAA/AP/KNL/MIN/11/2020/2294-247, dated 25-06-2021. The ToR issued by SEIAA, is the scope of EIA studies for region within 10 km radius from the

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Annexure 1. Baseline data pertaining to ambient air quality, information on hydrogeology and water quality, land use etc. was collected as per MOEF&CC criteria. Probable impacting activities during proposed mining activity were identified. Particulate matter emissions were predicted by emission factor approach for transportation activities etc.

Impacts on water quality and quantity impacts were considered. Impact on land use, socio economic status during project activities have been considered.

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CHAPTER 2

PROJECT DESCRIPTION 2.1 Type of project

In the proposed Lime Kankar/Lime Powder Quarry, mining will be carried-out by semi- mechanized methods to produce about 1,02,578 Tons Per Annum (Avg. & max.) Of Saleable Lime Kankar/Lime Powder and from a lease area of 6.964 Hectares of Non-Forest Patta Land is proposed. Sri P.R. Muralee Mohan Reddy , has obtained the in-principle grant in the form of Letter of Intent (LoI) from the Department of Mines & Geology, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh. The proposed lease area is part of Sy. No. 88/1, 95/2 & 106 of Venkatapuram Village, in Banaganapalli mandal of Kurnool District, in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The Lease Period authorized by Govt. of Andhra Pradesh is 20 Years and considering the average annual production of 1,02,578 Tons/annum of ROM of Lime Kankar/Lime Powder, the anticipated life of the mine will be about 20 years. Sri P.R. Muralee Mohan Reddy. has proposed to start mining over the proposed area, starting from the year 2021-22 onwards, after securing all applicable statutory clearances.

2.2 Need of the project:

Lime Kankar/Lime Powder, in general, has its importance all over the world, in the Cement industry. Sri P.R. Muralee Mohan Reddy has opted for Lime Kankar/Lime Powder quarrying in the proposed area, due to its proximity to nearby towns and cities like Kurnool, Banaganapalli etc.

2.3 Location:

The proposed Lime Kankar/Lime Powder Quarry of Sri P.R. Muralee Mohan Reddy is located in Venkatapuram Village, of Banaganapalli mandal in Kurnool District. The proposed Quarry Lease area, falls within a Latitude of 15° 22' 17.94085" N to 15° 22' 31.19710" N and Longitude of 78° 14' 51.67365" E to 78° 14' 59.55187" E. The proposed Quarry Lease area falls on the Survey of India Topo Sheet No. 57 I/3, 57I/7. The area is 1.90 km South of Venkatapuram Village. The Quarry location is very nearer i.e. about 54.96 km from Kurnool. Cart road is existing from the village. The village is on road side which is connecting Kurnool to Banaganapalli NH-40 & SH-380 Road. The Q.L. applied area can be approached from Kurnool to Banaganapalli NH-40 & SH-380 Road at about 54.96 km take left diversion at Govindine and travel 6.37 km reach Husainpuram Village and take right diversion and By travelling 4.23 km, Q.L. applied area can be reached. The Q.L. area has good accessibility to the State Highway of SH-380 Kurnool to Banaganapalli. Water is available at an agricultural form, nearby the proposed QL applied area. Electricity connections are available up to Venkatapuram (V), Banaganapalli mandal, Kurnool Dist. The nearest railway station is at Bethamcherla which is about 13.76 Km. Nearest Port facilities are at Chennai, Krishnapatnam, and Mangalore. High school is present in the Palukur village and higher Educational facilities exist at Banaganapalli and Kurnool. Hospital & Healthcare facilities are available at Venkatapuram which is 1.90 km. from the quarry site. The administrative map, showing the location of the proposed Lime Kankar/Lime Powder Quarry, is shown below:

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Proposed Quarry Lease Area

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The GPS coordinates of the lease boundary are given below in Table 1.

Table 1: GPS Readings of the QL Area SURVEY NO: 88/1, 95/2 & 106

GCP Latitude Longitude

A 15º 22’ 27.10287”N 78º 14’ 59.19816"E B 15º 22’ 21.65890”N 78º 14’ 58.66478"E C 15º 22’ 17.94085”N 78º 14’ 57.86847"E D 15º 22’ 18.75476”N 78º 14’ 53.64474”E E 15º 22’ 21.01838”N 78º 14’ 53.84436”E F 15º 22’ 26.94984”N 78º 14’ 51.67365”E G 15º 22’ 31.19710”N 78º 14’ 52.47448”E H 15º 22’ 30.81345”N 78º 14’ 57.37767”E I 15º 22’ 30.41947”N 78º 14’ 58.98936�