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DRAFT CLUSTER

IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT

M/s MURALI KRISHNA STONE CRUSHER

D.No. 14

Approved

Sector: 01

Ph: 0891 QCI NABET &

2023

DRAFT CLUSTER ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT

OF

(Mining of Dolomite)

Sri. Pattem Ramesh, Managing Partner,

D.No. 14-39, Kanamamitta Village, Gundrajukuppam Post, Nagari Mandal, Chittoor District,

Andhra Pradesh - 517590

Site Address

Lease Area: 10.0 Hectares Sy.No:728 of Chandana Village, Yadiki Mandal, Ananthapuramu District

Andhra Pradesh – 515408

Production Capacity Dolomite – 48821 MTPA

Baseline Data Collected: March’2023 to May’ 2023

proved ToR Lr. No:SEIAA/AP/MIN/ANT/6/2023/5093

Sector: 01 – Mining of Minerals, Category B2

PREPARED BY

H.O:Block-B, B-1, IDA, Autonagar -12,Vishakapatnam

Ph: 0891-2755528, Fax: 0891-2755529, E-mail: [email protected] Ph: 9440338628

QCI NABET & NABL Accredited & Recognized by MOEF&CC, New Delhi

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT

Ramesh, Managing Partner,

Kanamamitta Village, Gundrajukuppam Post, Chittoor District,

Village, District

March’2023 to May’ 2023

5093-150, Dt: 11.09.2023 2 at par with B1

Vishakapatnam

mail: [email protected]

& Recognized by MOEF&CC, New Delhi.

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UNDERTAKING

(As per MoEF OM No. 11013/41/2006-IA.II (I) dt: 05.10.2011)

I, the undersigned Sri. Pattem Ramesh, Managing Partner of proposed Dolomite mine in the name of M/s. Murali Krishna Stone Crusher over an extent of 10.0 Ha. in Sy.

No.728 of Chandana Village, Yadiki Mandal, Ananthapuramu District, Andhra Pradesh do hereby solemnly affirm and declare that SV Enviro Labs & Consultants located at Enviro House, Block –B, B-1, IDA, Autonagar, Visakhapatnam-12 has obtained ToR’s for our mine to obtain Environmental Clearance under the EIA notification, 2006.

As a Project proponent, I undertake that the present Draft Cluster EIA study report of the proposed project of M/s. Murali Krishna Stone Crusher located at Sy. No. 728 of Chandana Village, Yadiki Mandal, Ananthapuramu District is entirely with the prescribed ToR’s.

And further, I endorse all the data and information of the EIA report, as presented by EIA consultant SV Enviro Labs & Consultants to be accurate, true and correct and I own the responsibility for the same.

Thanks & Regards

M/s. Murali Krishna Stone Crusher

Sri. Pattem Ramesh, Managing Partner

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proposed production capacity of

of Chandana Village, Yadiki Mandal, Ananthapuramu Pattem Ramesh, Managing Partner

I hereby certify that I was a part of above EIA.

EIA Co-ordinator

Name :

Signature :

Functional Area Experts:

S.No Functional Areas

Name of the Expert 1. EIA

Coordinator

Dr. M. Tarakeswara Naidu

2. AP * M. Murali Krishna

3. WP * V. Hemalatha

4. SHW * K. Anitha

5. SE * Dr. B. Vijay Bhaskara Rao

6. EB * Dr. M. Tarakeswara Naidu

7. HG * Dr. G.V.A

Ramakrishna

48821 MTPA from the area of extent 10.0 Ha. in Sy. No.

Chandana Village, Yadiki Mandal, Ananthapuramu District, Andhra Pradesh by Pattem Ramesh, Managing Partner of M/s. Murali Krishna Stone Crusher.

I hereby certify that I was a part of the EIA team in the following capacity that developed the

Dr. M. Tarakeswara Naidu

Name of the Category as per NABET

Involvement (Period and task**) Dr. M. Tarakeswara B Mining

M. Murali Krishna A Air Pollution

monitoring, prevention &

control

V. Hemalatha A Water Pollution

monitoring, prevention &

control A Solid waste

management Dr. B. Vijay Bhaskara A Socioeconomic

studies Dr. M. Tarakeswara A Ecology and

Bio-diversity

Dr. G.V.A

Ramakrishna

A Hydrology

in Sy. No.728 , Andhra Pradesh by Sri.

the EIA team in the following capacity that developed the

Signature and Date

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8. GEO * Dr. G.V.A Ramakrishna

9. SC * Dr. M. Tarakeswara Naidu

10. AQ * M. Murali Krishna

11. NV * M. Murali Krishna

12. LU * Dr. G.V.A

Ramakrishna

13. RH * Shaik Kasim

Dr. G.V.A

Ramakrishna A

Geology

Dr. M. Tarakeswara B Soil

conservation

M. Murali Krishna A Air quality

modelling

M. Murali Krishna A Noise and

vibration

Dr. G.V.A

Ramakrishna A Land use studies

Shaik Kasim A Risk and hazard

study

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I, M. Murali Krishna, hereby, confirm that the above mentioned experts prepared the Draft Cluster Environmental Impact Assessment for the proposed Mine of Dolomite with proposed production capacity of 48821 MTPA from the area of extent 10.0 Ha. in Sy. No.728 of Chandana Village, Yadiki Mandal, Ananthapuramu District, Andhra Pradesh by Sri. Pattem Ramesh, Managing Partner of M/s. Murali Krishna Stone Crusher.

Signature:

Name: M. Murali Krishna Designation: Managing Partner

Name of the EIA consultant organization: SV Enviro Labs & Consultants

NABET Certificate No & Issue Date: NABET/EIA/2124/RA 0240 Dt: 13.04.2022. valid up to 24.10.2024.

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INDEX

S.No TITLE PAGE No.

ToR Compliance Executive Summary Chapter -I:- Introduction

1.0 Introduction 1-1

1.1 Purpose of the project 1-2

1.2 Details of the project & identification of project proponent 1-4

1.3 Legal status of the project 1-5

1.4 Brief description of the project 1-6

1.5 Project nature, size and location 1-6

1.5.1 Nature 1-6

1.5.2 Size 1-6

1.5.3 Location 1-6

1.5.4 Accessibility 1-7

1.6 Regulatory compliances & applicable laws/regulations 1-9

1.7 Objective of EIA study 1-9

1.8 Environmental parameters anticipated in the study area 1-9

1.9 Generic structure of EIA document 1-10

1.10 Post Environment clearance monitoring 1-11

Chapter -II :-Project Description

2.0 General 2-1

2.1 Description of the project 2-1

2.2 Location details 2-1

2.2.1 Details about project site 2-2

2.3 Topography 2-6

2.4 Geology and exploration 2-6

2.4.1 Regional geology 2-6

2.4.2 Local Geology 2-7

2.5 Reserves 2-8

2.6 Method of mining 2-10

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2.9 Conceptual plan 2-15

2.9.1 Land use 2-17

2.9.2 Mine drainage 2-17

2.9.3 Mining methodology 2-18

2.9.4 Mining machinery 2-18

2.9.5 Waste dumps 2-18

2.9.6 Anticipated life of mine 2-18

2.9.7 Site services 2-18

2.10 Employment potential 2-19

2.11 Details of production in cluster 2-19

Chapter –III:-Description Of The Environment

3.1 Study area 3-1

3.2 Study period 3-1

3.3 Methodology of EIA study 3-1

3.4 Collection of baseline data 3-2

3.4.1 Micro meteoreological data 3-2

3.4.2 Winds 3-4

3.5 Air environment 3-7

3.5.1 Selection of sampling locations 3-7

3.5.2 Methodology of sampling and analysis 3-7

3.5.3 Frequency of sampling 3-7

3.5.4 Existing ambient air quality 3-13

3.6 Water environment 3-13

3.6.1 Surface water and ground water quality assessment 3-14

3.6.3 Sampling techniques 3-14

3.6.4 Analytical techniques 3-16

3.6.5 Water sampling locations 3-17

3.6.6 Ground water quality of the study area 3-20

3.6.7 Summary of groundwater quality 3-22

3.6.8 Surface water quality of the study area 3-23

3.6.9 Surface water quality results are summarized 3-24

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3.7 Soil quality 3-24

3.7.2 Sampling and analytical techniques 3-25

3.7.3 Details of soil sampling locations 3-26

3.7.4 Soil analysis results in the study area 3-28

3.7.5 Summary of soil analysis data 3-29

3.7.6 Standard soil classification 3-30

3.8 Noise environment 3-31

3.8.1 Identification of sampling locations 3-31

3.8.2 Methodology 3-32

3.8.3 Noise monitoring locations 3-32

3.8.4 Description of locations 3-33

3.8.5 Noise levels in the study area 3-33

3.9 Geology and Hydrogeology 3-34

3.9.1 Physiography 3-36

3.9.2 Drainage 3-36

3.9.3 Geomorphology 3-37

3.9.4 Geology 3-37

3.9.5 Hydrogeology 3-39

3.10 Land use/Land cover 3-41

3.10.2 LULC study 3-43

3.10.3 Digital elevation map 3-48

3.10.4 Contour map 3-48

3.10.5 Drainage map 3-48

3.11 Biological Environment 3-52

3.12 Socio economic environment 3-66

Chapter –IV:-Anticipated Environmental Impacts &Mitigation Measures

4.1 Impacts on climate 4-12

4.2 Air quality 4-12

4.2.1 Quantitative estimation of impacts on air environment 4-12

4.2.2 Sources of dust emission 4-13

4.2.3 Emission details 4-13

4.2.4 Meteorological data 4-13

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matter

4.2.7 Air quality mitigation measures 4-16

4.3 Water environment 4-17

4.3.1 Impacts on surface water bodies and control measures 4-17

4.3.2 Rain water harvesting 4-17

4.3.3 Impacts on ground water table 4-18

4.4 Land environment 4-18

4.4.1 Solid waste generation 4-18

4.4.2 Soil erosion 4-19

4.4.3 Reclamation of degraded areas 4-19

4.4.4 Program of Afforestation 4-20

4.4.5 Impact on land use and reclamation measures 4-21

4.5 Noise environment and vibrations 4-21

4.5.1 Impact due to noise and vibration 4-21

4.5.2 Noise and vibration control measures 4-22

4.6 Solid waste generation and stacking of wastes 4-23

4.7 Biological environment 4-23

4.7.1 Impacts on biological environment 4-23

4.7.2 Mitigation measures 4-25

4.7.3 Greenbelt development 4-25

4.8 Traffic analysis 4-27

4.8.1 Impact on road network 4-27

4.9 Socio-economic conditions 4-28

4.9.1 Impact on socio-economic conditions 4-28

4.9.2 Impact on human settlement 4-28

4.10 Impact on occupational health and safety 4-29

Chapter –V:- Analysis of Alternatives

5.0 General 5-1

5.1 Alternate technology 5-1

5.2 Alternative site 5-1

Chapter –VI:-Environmental Monitoring Programme

6.0 Environmental monitoring 6-1

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6.1 Environment management 6-1

6.2 Monitoring around the mine site 6-2

6.3 Post project monitoring programme 6-2

6.3.1 Environmental monitoring 6-2

6.4 Monitoring schedule for Environmental parameters 6-3

6.5 Implementation schedule 6-3

6.6 Monitoring equipment and consumables 6-4

Chapter –VII:-Additional Studies

7.0 Public consultation 7-1

7.1 Risk assessment 7-1

7.1.1 Drilling and blasting risks 7-2

7.1.2 Failure of slope in the pit 7-2

7.1.3 Filling up the mine pit due to excessive rains 7-3

7.1.4 Accidents of heavy machinery 7-3

7.1.5 Disaster due to surface fire 7-3

7.2 Disaster management plan 7-4

7.3 Implementation of EMP and monitoring system 7-5

7.3.1 General 7-5

7.3.2 Implementation 7-6

7.4 Activites to be monitored/inspected by EMC 7-6

7.4.1 Land erosion 7-6

7.4.2 Drainage 7-7

7.4.3 Re-vegetation and green belt development 7-7

7.4.4 Occupational health 7-7

7.4.5 Operation and maintenance 7-8

7.5 Additional Terms of Reference 7-9

7.5.1 The project proponent shall prepare Cluster EIA & EMP 7-9 7.5.2 The project proponent shall submit surface runoff prevention

measures plan along with estimated cost for construction of trench

7-10

7.5.3 The project proponent shall submit stream protection plan for passing stream on Eastern side

7-10 7.5.4 The project proponent shall submit plan for mineral

transportation from the lease area.

7-10 7.5.5 The project proponent shall submit a waste management plan 7-12

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8.1 Employment 8-1

8.2 Occupational health 8-1

8.3 Improvements in physical and social infrastructure 8-1

8.3.1 Improvement in the physical infrastructure 8-2

8.3.2 Improvement in the social infrastructure 8-2

8.3.3 Prevention of illegal mining & contribution to the exchequer 8-2

8.3.4 Enhancement of green cover 8-3

8.4 Other tangible benefits 8-3

Chapter –IX:-Environmental Management Plan

9.1 Corporate environment responsibility 9-4

9.2 Objectives of environmental management plan 9-5

9.3 Air quality management 9-5

9.3.1 Air pollution control measures 9-5

9.3.2 Controlling of Nox emissions 9-6

9.4 Water quality management 9-6

9.5 Noise level monitoring 9-7

9.5.1 Parameters 9-7

9.5.3 Noise quality management 9-8

9.5.4 Noise pollution control 9-8

9.6 Water consumption and waste water generation 9-8

9.7 Biological management 9-10

9.7.1 Tree plantation program 9-10

9.7.2 Mine drainage 9-10

9.8 Soil management 9-11

9.9 Land environment 9-11

9.9.1 Land use 9-11

9.9.2 Mine roads 9-11

9.9.3 Proposed mitigation measures 9-12

9.10 Socio-economic environment & safety 9-13

9.11 Biological management plan 9-13

9.11.1 Green belt development/Afforestation plan 9-13

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9.11.2 Criteria for selection of species 9-14

9.11.3 Design of green development 9-14

9.12 Occupational health and safety measures 9-15

9.12.1 Public health implication, occupational health survey program and first aid

9-16

9.13 Project cost 9-17

Chapter –X:-Summary & Conclusion

10.1 Need of the project 10-1

10.2 Assessibility 10-3

10.3 Reserves 10-3

10.4 Mining 10-4

10.5 Description of the Environment 10-5

10.5.1 Land use 10-5

10.5.2 Water quality 10-6

10.5.3 Ambient air quality 10-7

10.5.4 Noise quality 10-8

10.5.5 Biodiversity 10-8

10.5.6 Socio-Economic 10-9

10.6 Anticipated impact and mitigation measures 10-9

10.6.1 Land environment 10-9

10.6.2 Water environment 10-9

10.6.3 Air environment 10-9

10.6.4 Noise environment 10-10

10.6.5 Biological environment 10-10

10.6.6 Socio economic environment 10-10

10.6.7 Mine waste 10-10

10.6.8 Impacts due to transportation 10-10

10.7 Risk assessment & Disaster management plan 10-11

10.8 Project benefits 10-11

10.9 Environmental Management Plan 10-11

10.4 Recommendations 10-12

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11.1 About SV Enviro Labs & Consultants 11-1

11.2 Services offered by SV Enviro 11-1

LIST OF TABLES

TABLE NO. TITLE PAGE NO.

Chapter –I:- Introduction

1.1 Description of project proponent 1-5

Chapter –II :-Project Description

2.1 Details about the project site 2-2

2.2 Year wise production during plan period 2-14

2.3 Land use 2-17

2.4 Employment details 2-19

2.5 Details of production in cluster 2-19

Chapter -III:-Description Of The Environment

3.1 IMD Climatological Data (History) of Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh (1981 - 2010)

3-3

3.2 Micro meteorological data at site 3-4

3.3 Techniques and detectable limits for ambient air quality

monitoring 3-8

3.4 Location of ambient air quality monitoring stations 3-8 3.5 Summary of analysis of ambient air quality in the study area 3-10 3.6 Standard operating procedures (SOP) for water sampling 3-15

3.7 Analytical techniques for water analysis 3-16

3.8 Water sampling stations 3-17

3.9 Ground water quality results 3-20

3.10 Surface water quality of the study area 3-23

3.11 Analytical techniques for soil analysis 3-25

3.12 Soil sampling locations 3-26

3.13 Soil analysis results 3-28

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3.14 Soil classification 3-30

3.15 Noise monitoring locations 3-32

3.16 Noise levels in the study area 3-33

3.17 Mode of data collection and parameters considered during the survey

3-55 3.18 Flora enumerated in the proposed mine lease area 3-57 3.19 Flora enumerated from buffer zone of the proposed mining site 3-59 3.20 List of faunal species recorded in the both core and buffer

areas

3-64 3.21 Demographical particulars of the study area 3-69 3.22 Distribution of villages according to availability of different

amenities, 2011 3-74

Chapter -IV:-Anticipated Environmental Impacts &Mitigation Measures

4.1 Expected nature of impacts 4-1

4.2 Identified/predicted environmental impacts with & without mitigation measures

4-2

4.3 Predicted GLC Results 4-15

4.4 Details of green belt plantation 4-20

4.5 Noise impact 4-21

4.6 Selected list of plant species for greenbelt development 4-26 Chapter -VI:- Environmental Monitoring Programme

6.1 Monitoring schedule for environmental parameters 6-3

6.2 Implementation schedule 6-3

Chapter -IX:- Environmental Management Plan

9.1 EMP costing for the proposed project 9-2

9.2 Ambient air quality standards 9-5

9.3 Air pollution control measures 9-6

9.4 Fresh water requirement 9-9

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FIGURE NO. TITLE PAGE NO.

Chapter -I :-Introduction

1.1 Location map 1-8

Chapter -II: - Project Description

2.1 Google map of mine area with 10 km radius buffer zone 2-4 2.2 Topo map of mine area with 10 km radius buffer zone 2-5

2.3 Surface cum geological plan 2-8

2.4 Mine working plan showing proposed year wise workings 2-13

2.5 Mine conceptual plan 2-16

Chapter -III:-Description Of The Environment

3.1 Wind rose diagram for the month of March 2023 – May 2023 3-6

3.2 Location of ambient air quality stations 3-9

3.3 Water sampling locations 3-19

3.4 Soil sampling locations 3-27

3.5 Noise monitoring locations 3-34

3.6 Methodology 3-43

3.7 Graphical representation of Land Use and Land Cover 3-44

3.8 False colour composite satellite map 3-45

3.9 Satellite image 3-46

3.10 Land use/ land cover map 3-47

3.11 Digital elevation map 3-49

3.12 Contour map 3-50

3.13 Drainage map 3-51

3.14 Demographic details of the Ananthapuram District 3-68

3.15 Working population in the study area 3-72

Chapter -IV:-Anticipated Environmental Impacts & Mitigation Measures

4.1 Prediction of GLC from the project site and Cluster 4-14 Chapter -VII:-Additional Studies

7.1 Organizational setup of EMC 7-5

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Chapter -IX:- Environmental Management Plan

9.1 Water balance flow diagram 9-9

Chapter -XI:-Disclosure Of Consultants Engaged

11.1 NABET certificate 11-3

ANNEXURES Annexure –I ToR copy

Annexure –II Mining plan & Drawings Annexure –III Cluster Letter & Map Annexure – IV Cluster EMP

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APPROVED TERMS OF REFERENCE COMPLIANCE ToRLr. No: SEIAA/AP/MIN/ANT/6/2023/5093-150 Dt:11.09.2023

S.No Standard Terms of Reference TOR Compliance/Section No.

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 EIA Notification 1994 came into force, w.r.t the highest production achieved prior to 1994.

M/s. Murali Krishna Stone Crusher, Managing Partner: Sri Pattem Ramesh has been granted in principle Dolomite mine lease over an extent of 10.0 Ha. Sy. No:

728, Chandana Village, Yadiki Mandal, Ananthapuramu District, Andhra Pradesh by the DM&G, Ibrahimpatnam vide Notice. No:

48/ATP/2022, Dated: 19.10.2022.

The Mining activity is not yet commenced by the proponent hence with respect to earlier production capacity is not applicable.

The year wise proposed production is detailed in section 2.7 of Chapter II

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

Sri Pattem Ramesh, Managing Partner of M/s. Murali Krishna Stone Crusher, is the rightful lessee of the mine. The supporting documents are in the name of M/s.

Murali Krishna Stone Crusher, which are attached in the mining plan (Annexure II).

3 All documents including approved mine plan, EIA and Public Hearing should be compatible

While preparing EIA it has been ensured that all the documents

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M/s MURALI KRISHNA STONE CRUSHER – 10.0 Ha.

DRAFT CLUSTER EIA REPORT TOR COMPLIANCE

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

including approved mining plan, EIA are compatible with one another in terms of the mine lease area, production levels, waste generation and its management, mining technology etc. and are in the name of M/s. Murali Krishna Stone Crusher.

4 All corner coordinates of the mine lease area, superimposed on a High Resolution Imagery/

Toposheet, topographic sheet, geomorphology and geology of the area should be provided.

Such an Imagery of the proposed area should clearly show the land use and other ecological features of the study area (core and buffer zone).

All the corner coordinates of mine

lease are has been

marked/superimposed on Toposheet.

10 km radius Topo map of 1:50,000 scale of the proposed project location with all the corner coordinates of the mine lease area is given in Chapter II under Fig.

2.2.

Corner co-ordinates are superimposed on High resolution Google earth imagery &

Toposheet are given in Chapter-II under Fig. 2.1 & 2.2.

5 Information should be provided in Survey of India Toposheet in 1:50,000 scale indicating geological map of the area, geomorphology of land forms of the area, existing minerals and mining history of the area, important water bodies, streams and rivers and soil characteristics.

Required Toposheet is provided at Fig. 2.2 in Chapter-II.

Important water bodies, streams, rivers are shown in Toposheet which is provided by Survey of India.

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

M/s. Murali Krishna Stone Crusher, Managing Partner: Sri Pattem Ramesh has been granted in principle Dolomite mine lease over an extent of 10.0 Ha. Sy. No:

728, Chandana Village, Yadiki Mandal, Ananthapuramu District, Andhra Pradesh by the DM&G, Ibrahimpatnam vide Notice. No:

48/ATP/2022, Dated: 19.10.2022 The lease area of 10.0 Ha. is Government land presently granted in principle to the proponent for Dolomite mining.

Land diversion is not applicable.

7 It should be clearly stated whether the proponent Company has a well laid down Environment Policy approved by its Board of Directors? If so, it may be spelt out in the EIA Report with description of the prescribed operating process/procedures to bring into focus any infringement/deviation/ violation of the environmental or forest norms/ conditions?

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

The project proponent is committed to environmental safeguard and sustainable development. Environmental Monitoring Cell shall be established for reporting environmental issues. The Environmental policy is as follows:

 Prevent Environmental pollution by continual improvement in environmental performance of the Environmental Management Plan.

 Comply with all the

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the EIA Report. environmental legislations,

regulations under the EIA Notification 2006 &

subsequent amendments.

 Promote environmental awareness amongst employees, local communities and interested parties through proactive communication and training.

Training to employees in terms of Safety, Health & Environment through Mining association &

Authorized Agency.

8. Issues relating to Mine Safety, including subsidence study in case of underground mining and slope study in case of open cast mining, blasting study etc. should be detailed.

The proposed safeguard measures in each case should also be provided.

The method of mining is open cast semi mechanized.

Subsidence study is not applicable as the proposed mine is through opencast mining.

Mining will be done during non- rainy period. As the mine is for Dolomite, the chance of failure of pit slope is minimal.

Safety measures:

 The working pits will be under vigilance during the working and non working hours.

Detailed occupational health and safety is mentioned at Chapter -IV under section: 4.10.

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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.

During the plan period the total 104617Tons @30% of waste and 21234 m³ of top soil will be generated. That generated waste will be dumped temporarily in 0.930Ha in NW side of the mine lease area. Some of the waste will be used for laying and strengthening the internal roads.

Any remaining waste will be used for reclamation/backfilling of the exhausted pit during mine closure.

Top soil will be stocked separately for using it in the later stage for afforestation.

The anticipated life of mine is 112.0 years as per targeted production and exploration during this mining plan period.

10 Land use of the study area delineating forest area, agricultural land, grazing land, wildlife sanctuary, national park, migratory routes of fauna, water bodies, human settlements and other ecological features should be indicated.

Land use plan of the mine lease area should be prepared to encompass preoperational, operational and post operational phases and submitted. Impact, if any, of change of land use should be given.

Land use/Land cover is exclusively detailed in section 3.10 of Chapter-III.

Impacts on Land Use are mentioned in section 4.4 of Chapter-IV.

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,

During the plan period the total 104617Tons @30% of waste and 21234 m³ of top soil will be

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R&R issues, if any, should be given. generated. That generated waste will be dumped temporarily in 0.930Ha in NW side of the mine lease area. Some of the waste will be used for laying and strengthening the internal roads.

Any remaining waste will be used for reclamation/backfilling of the exhausted pit during mine closure.

Top soil will be stocked separately for using it in the later stage for afforestation.

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.

No forest land is existed with in core zone and buffer zones.

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

Not Applicable.

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forestry clearance should also be furnished.

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

Not Applicable.

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

Flora studies conducted in the core and buffer zones and are covered in Chapter-III under section –3.11.

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.

Fauna studies conducted in the core and buffer zone is covered in Chapter-III under section-3.11.

Mitigation measures on the biological environment are covered in section-9.11 in Chapter-IX.

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

No National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries, Tiger/Elephant Reserves are existed in the core or buffer zone of the lease area.

18 A detailed biological study of the study area [core zone and buffer zone (10 km radius of the

Biological study is covered in Chapter-III under section-3.11.

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periphery of the mine lease)] shall be carried out. Details of flora and fauna, endangered, endemic and RET Species duly authenticated, separately for core and buffer zone should be furnished based on such primary field survey, clearly indicating the Schedule of the fauna present. In case of any scheduled-I fauna found in the study area, the necessary plan along with budgetary provisions for their conservation should be prepared in consultation with State Forest and Wildlife Department and details furnished. Necessary allocation of funds for implementing the same should be made as part of the project cost.

Tabled data of the species also mentioned in section 3.11 in Chapter-III.

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 Department should be secured and furnished to the effect that the proposed mining activities could be considered.

No critically polluted areas come under the core zone or buffer zone of the lease area.

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

No CRZ regulation is applicable.

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Authority).

21 R&R Plan/compensation details for the Project Affected People (PAP) should be furnished.

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

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 and flora and fauna shall be collected and the AAQ and other data so compiled presented date-wise in the EIA and EMP Report. Site-specific meteorological data should also be collected.

The location of the monitoring stations should be such as to represent whole of the study area and justified keeping in view the pre-dominant

The baseline monitoring for which was carried out in and around the mine area during the period of March, 2023 to May, 2023 and same is elaborated in Chapter -III.

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downwind direction and location of sensitive receptors. There should be at least one monitoring station within 500 m of the mine lease in the predominant downwind direction.

The mineralogical composition of PM10, particularly for free silica, should be given.

23. Air quality modelling 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 modelling 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 predominant wind direction may also be indicated on the map.

Detailed air quality for prediction of impacts is elaborated in chapter – IV under section: 4.2.

There are no point sources proposed in the mine lease area.

However, the proposed mineral is Dolomite. Hence fugitive dust emissions during operations are very minimal.

Vehicular movement will be restricted in terms of speed, hence the fugitive emissions will be localised.

The wind rose is shown in chapter –III.

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.

The total water requirement is 13.0 KLD and will be met through water tankers from surrounding villages. Detailed water balance is mentioned in Chapter - IX under table no: 9.6.

25. Necessary clearance from the Competent Authority for drawl of requisite quantity of

As we are not drawing any ground water, hence clearance from

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water for the project should be provided. ground water board is not applicable.

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.

Water conservation measures are mentioned under section-9.4 in Chapter-IX.

Rain water Harvesting is covered under section 4.3.2 in Chapter-IV.

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

Impacts on water quality are tabled in Table-4.2 in Chapter-IV and safeguard measures are covered under section 4.3.

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.

The Report inter-alia, shall include details of the aquifers present and impact of mining activities on these aquifers. Necessary permission from Central Ground Water Authority for working below ground water and for pumping of ground water should also be obtained and copy furnished.

The quarry applied area is undulating elevated terrain with very gentle slope from North to South.

The quarry lease applied area is a hillock with a maximum height of 90 m above existing ground level.

Ground water table depth ranges from 100 m below the ground level. Maximum depth of workings in the lease area is RL351 m during the ensuing plan period. Systematic mine development and winning of Dolomite is planned up to average depth of 54 m in this plan period.

Depth of the quarry does not reach the local ground water level, hence there will be no impact on quantity

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and quality of surface or ground water.

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.

The subjected area does not have any perennial watercourses in the vicinity except two first order streams flowing through the mine joining a second order stream at a distance of 0.49 km due West.

Necessary precautions like construction of contour trenching and siltation pond will be done so that there is no negative effect of the water course.

30 Information on site elevation, working depth, groundwater table etc. Should be provided both in AMSL and bgl. A schematic diagram may also be provided for the same.

Site elevation is 410 m AMSL The quarry lease applied area is a hillock with a maximum height of 90 m above existing ground level.

Ground water table depth ranges from 100 m below the ground level. Maximum depth of workings in the lease area is RL351 m during the ensuing plan period. Systematic mine development and winning of Dolomite is planned up to average depth of 54 m in this plan period.

Depth of the quarry does not reach the local ground water level, hence there will be no impact on quantity and quality of surface or ground water.

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

Year-wise Green belt development schedule is depicted in section 4.7.3 in Chapter-IV.

Schedule of species for plantation is also tabled under same section in Chapter-IV.

32. Impact on local transport infrastructure due to the Project should be indicated. Projected increase in truck traffic as a result of the Project in the present road network (including those outside the Project area) should be worked out, indicating whether it is capable of handling the incremental load. Arrangement for improving the infrastructure, if contemplated (including action to be taken by other agencies such as State Government) should be covered.

Project Proponent shall conduct Impact ofTransportation study as per Indian Road Congress Guidelines.

Traffic analysis has been done in section 4.8 in Chapter-IV.

33. Details of the onsite shelter and facilities to be provided to the mine workers should be

Temporary rest shelter shall be constructed during mining

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included in the EIA Report. operation.

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

Conceptual plan is explained in section 2.9 in Chapter-II.

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

Occupational Health Impacts are mentioned in Chapter-IV under section 4.10.

Whereas the preventive measures are embedded in Chapter-IX.

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

Public Health Implications are discussed in section 9.12.1 in chapter-IX and the budget allocations are given in Table -9.1.

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

Measures on socio-economic conditions are mentioned in Chapter -IV under section 4.9.

38 Detailed environmental management plan (EMP) to mitigate the environmental impacts which, should inter-alia include the impacts of change of land use, loss of agricultural and grazing land, if any, occupational health

Detailed Environmental Management Plan and cost implication for EMP is mentioned in Chapter -IX.

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impacts besides other impacts specific to the proposed Project.

39 Public Hearing points raised and commitment of the Project Proponent on the same along with time bound Action Plan with budgetary provisions to implement the same should be provided and also incorporated in the final EIA/EMP Report of the Project.

The present Draft EIA is being submitted for conducting Public Hearing. The issues pointed during the public hearing, the response of the proponent along with action plan and budgetary allocation will be given in the Final EIA report and submitted to MoEF&CC for obtaining environmental clearance.

The minutes of Public Hearing will be enlisted in detail in Final EIA after conducting Public Hearing.

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

No litigations against the project.

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

Total project cost is Rs. 64.0 Lakhs and EMP capital cost Rs.

7.2 Lakhs and recurring cost of Rs 4.1 Lakhs/annum and detailed in Chapter -IX with capital and recurring cost calculations.

42 A Disaster management Plan shall be prepared and included in the EIA/EMP Report.

Not Applicable

43 Benefits of the Project if the Project is implemented should be spelt out. The benefits of the Project shall clearly indicate environmental, social, economic, employment

Project Benefits is covered in Chapter-VIII.

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potential, etc.

ADDITIONAL TERMS OF REFERENCES

S.No Additional Terms of Reference TOR Compliance/Section No.

1 The project proponent shall prepare Cluster EIA & EMP

The Environmental Impact Assessment report is being prepared for the cluster as per the cluster certificate issued vide Divisional Mines & Geology Officer, Tadipatri Cluster Letter. No:

1012/QL/Dolomite/2023, Dated:

19.05.2023. There are five (5) existing quarry leases present within 500 meters from the proposed mine lease area. Out the five existing mines, four (4) quarry leases were granted prior to 09.09.2013 and one (1) quarry leases was granted after 09.09.2013. As per cluster notification, 1 working mine granted after 09.09.2013 was considered for cluster count area i.e., 4.665 Ha. + 10.0 Ha = 14.665 Ha.

As per cluster notification by MoEF&CC the mine leases or quarry licenses granted on and before 9^th September 2013” and mine leases not operative for three years or more and leases which got environmental clearance as on 15^th January, 2016 shall not be counted for calculating of cluster, but shall be included in the Environmental Management Plan for cluster. However, the total

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consideration of cluster area is 14.665 Ha (working mine granted after 09.9.2013 + EC proposed mine).

Detailed cluster EMP is enclosed as Annexure IV.

2 The project proponent shall submit surface runoff prevention measures plan along with detailed trench dimensions and estimated cost for construction of trench.

There are no perennial streams within the mine area, except two first order streams flowing through the mine joining a second order stream at a distance of 0.49 km due West.

However, contour trenching along with siltation pond will be arranged to collect rain water. The trench dug in the downward portion of the lease area (within lease area) will allow water to collect and the pure water is let out.

Contour trenches of dimensions approx top width 2m, bottom width 1m &

height 1m around the down slope of the quarry and dump to 187 meters length will be provided with a capital cost 0.6 Lakhs and will be maintained with recurring cost of 0.1 Lakhs/annum. The mine pit water collected due to rains will be utilized for water spraying on the haul roads and for watering plantation.

3 The project proponent shall submit stream protection plan for passing stream on Eastern side

There are two first order streams flowing through the mine joining a second order stream at a distance of 0.49 km due West. Necessary precautions like construction of

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contour trenching and siltation pond will be done so that there is no negative effect of the water course. The mine pit water collected due to rains will be utilized for water spraying on the haul roads and for watering plantation.

4 The project proponent shall submit plan for mineral transportation from the lease area

The lease area can be approached through Dhone –Rayalacheruvu Road (SH-390) which is at a distance of 1.05 km.

Detailed mineral transportation plan is discussed in section 7.5.4 of Chapter – VII.

5 The project proponent shall submit a waste management plan

Detailed waste management plan is given in section 7.5.5 of Chapter – VII.

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

M/s. VGR & COMPANY

(Mining of Road Metal)

Managing

D. No. 20/608, Konetimitta village Near ESRM School, Mulapeta

Vendodu (V), Gudur (M) S.P.S.R Nellore District, A.P

Mining of Road Metal

Primary Baseline Data Collected: March’ 2020 to May’ 2020

Approved ToR Lr. No: SEIAA/AP/NLR/MIN/01/2020/1609

Sector: 01

H.O:Block

Ph: 0891-2755528, Fax: 0891 QCI NABET & NABL Accredited

NABET/EIA/1720/RA 0097 Dt: 26.07.2018 valid up to 15.04.2020 NABL Accredited

MoEF Recognized Dt: 02.06.2016 valid up to 01.06.2021 1.0 INTRODUCTION

M/s MURALI KRISHNA STONE CRUSHER

D.No. 14

Approved

Ph: 0891

QCI NABET & NABL Accredited

2023 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

OF

M/s. VGR & COMPANY

(Mining of Road Metal)

Managing Partner: P. Venugopal Reddy D. No. 20/608, Konetimitta village

Near ESRM School, Mulapeta S.P.S.R Nellore

Andhra Pradesh Site Address

Lease Area: 19.222 Ha.

Sy. No. 873/P

Vendodu (V), Gudur (M) S.P.S.R Nellore District, A.P

Production Capacity

of Road Metal - 80931 M

³

/Annum

Approved ToR Lr. No: SEIAA/AP/NLR/MIN/01/2020/1609 – 169 Dated: 25.06.2020

Sector: 01 – Mining of Minerals, Cat –B

PREPARED BY

Block-B, B-1, IDA, Autonagar -12,Vishakapatnam

2755528, Fax: 0891-2755529, E-mail: [email protected] Ph: 9440338628

QCI NABET & NABL Accredited & Recognized by MOEF&CC, New Delhi NABET/EIA/1720/RA 0097 Dt: 26.07.2018 valid up to 15.04.2020

NABL Accredited Dt: 08.05.2017 valid up to 07.05.2019 MoEF Recognized Dt: 02.06.2016 valid up to 01.06.2021

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

OF

(Mining of Dolomite)

Sri. Pattem Ramesh, Managing Partner,

D.No. 14-39, Kanamamitta Village, Gundrajukuppam Post, Nagari Mandal, Chittoor District,

Andhra Pradesh - 517590

Site Address

Lease Area: 10.0 Hectares Sy.No:728 of Chandana Village, Yadiki Mandal, Ananthapuramu District

Andhra Pradesh – 515408

Production Capacity Dolomite – 48821 MTPA

Baseline Data Collected: March’2023 to May’ 2023

proved ToR Lr. No:SEIAA/AP/MIN/ANT/6/2023/5093

Sector: 01 – Mining of Minerals, Category B₂ at par with B

PREPARED BY

H.O:Block-B, B-1, IDA, Autonagar -12,Vishakapatnam

0891-2755528, Fax: 0891-2755529, E-mail: [email protected] Ph: 9440338628

QCI NABET & NABL Accredited & Recognized by MOEF&CC, New Delhi

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

/Annum

169 Dated: 25.06.2020

& Recognized by MOEF&CC, New Delhi. NABET/EIA/1720/RA 0097 Dt: 26.07.2018 valid up to 15.04.2020

Dt: 08.05.2017 valid up to 07.05.2019 MoEF Recognized Dt: 02.06.2016 valid up to 01.06.2021

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Ramesh, Managing Partner,

Kanamamitta Village, Gundrajukuppam Post, Chittoor District,

Village, District

March’2023 to May’ 2023

5093-150, Dt: 11.09.2023 at par with B₁

Vishakapatnam

& Recognized by MOEF&CC, New Delhi.

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M/S MURALI KRISHNA STONE CRUSHER – 10.0 Ha. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.0 INTRODUCTION

M/s. Murali Krishna Stone Crusher, Managing Partner: Sri. Pattem Ramesh, has applied through e- auction for grant of quarry lease for Dolomite over an extent of 10.00 Ha. in Sy. No. 728, Chandana Village, Yadiki Mandal, Ananthapuramu District, Andhra Pradesh.

The DM&G, Ibrahimpatnam issued a Notice Inviting Tender (NIT)for grant of quarry lease through e-auction for Dolomite over an extent of 10.00 Ha in Sy. No. 728, Chandana Village, Yadiki Mandal, Ananthapuramu District, Andhra Pradesh vide Notice Inviting Tender (NIT)– 48/ATP/2022 with Tender No: 516928, Dt: 15.07.2022. After e-auction conducted on 19.07.2022 through AP E-Procurement Portal.

Subsequently, DM&G, Ibrahimpatnam announced M/s. Murali Krishna Stone Crusher as preferred Bidder in the e-auction conducted for grant of quarry lease for Dolomite over an extent of 10.00 Ha. in in Sy. No. 728, Chandana Village, Yadiki Mandal, Ananthapuramu District for a period of 20 years vide Notice. No: 48/ATP/2022, Dated:

19.10.2022.

The Mining Plan was approved by DDM&G, Anantapuramu vide Letter. No. 216/QL- TDP/MP/2023, Dated: 28.04.2023.

Presentation for TOR has been made before the SEAC committee under Category B1 and the TOR order has been issued by SEIAA, Govt of Andhra Pradesh vide Lr.No.

SEIAA/AP/MIN/ANT/6/2023/5093-150 Dt:11.09.2023. As per the TOR; baseline data has to be prepared for one season i.e., non-monsoon season. The study area comprises of the core zone (lease area) and the buffer zone (10 km around the core zone from the periphery). The baseline environmental monitoring for the month of March 2023 to May 2023 was collected within 10 km radius from the proposed mine.

In order to fulfill the further necessary requirements for obtaining the Environmental Clearance for this mining activity, the proponent has initiated steps to carryout required Cluster Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study in and around the proposed mine lease area.

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This assessment is performed to identify the likely Environmental Impacts and based on the findings; an effective Environmental Management Plan is in place as per the EIA Notification 2006 general guidelines and the revised Model TOR outlined for Mining projects. The standards set by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and the State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) will be met and adhered to.

1.1 SALIENT FEATURES OF THE PROJECT SITE

The mine lease area falls under the Toposheet bearing following details:

Topo sheet No. : 57E/16 Boundary Coordinates:

Latitude: 15°05'16.18021"N - 15°05'14.36001"N Longitude: 77°47'36.18282"E- 77°47'41.71232"E Details about Project site:

Nature of the project M/s. Murali Krishna Stone Crusher Mining of Dolomite

Size of the Project Average Production:

Dolomite – 48821 MTPA LOCATION OF PROJECT

District & State Ananthapuramu &Andhra Pradesh Village & Mandal Chandana Village of Yadiki Mandal Land Availability 10.0 Ha.

Nearest Village Chandana Village is at a distance of 1.18 km due East from the lease area

Ownership Government Land

Toposheet No. 57 E/16

GENERAL CLIMATIC CONDITIONS

Annual rainfall 594 mm

Min and max temp. 24 C and 45 C HISTORICAL / IMPORTANT PLACES

Nearest human settlement Chandana Village is at a distance of 1.18km due East Nearest town/City Yadiki Mandal is at a distance of 8.22km

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Nearest railway station Rayalacheruvu Railway Station at distance of 4.38 km Archaeological/Historically

Important Site

Hospitals, schools and community facilities are available at Yadiki Mandal.

Infrastructure Facilities Hospitals, schools and community facilities are available at Yadiki Town.

Reserve Forests  Yadiki R.F. – 3.15 Km –N

 Nallamekalapalli R.F. – 3.93 Km – N

 Peddapaya R.F. – 5.38 Km –N

 Devagudipadu R.F. – 7.67 km - NE

 Tekulakonda R.F. – 7.99 Km – NW

 Jakkalacheruvu R.F. – 6.75 Km –W

 Krishtipadu R.F. – 4.09 Km -SW

 Ravuludiki R.F. – 4.03 Km –S

 Teliki R.F. – 8.62km - SW

Water Bodies  Two first order streams flowing through the mine joining a second order stream at a distance of 0.49 km due West

 Sri Krishnadevarayala Cheruvu – 2.94 Km – S

 Kanuga Vanka – 4.40 Km – W

 Bhimunipalli Village Pond – 7.92km –SW

 Maruna vanka – 6.76 km – SE

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TOPO MAP AROUND 10 KM RADIUS

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1.2 DETAILS OF PRODUCTION

YEAR WISE PRODUCTION FOR ENSUING FIVE YEARS PERIOD

There is a vertical and free face is available in the A-A’, B-B', C-C', D-D’ & E-F’

sections of the Lease area. So in the A-A’ & B-B’ sections of the quarry lease applied area is selected to work for Five years production and developed area over an extent of 1.567Ha, 7.50m Buffer Zone area is 0.973Ha. Formation of roads area is 0.020Ha.

The proposed production average 48,821 Tons of saleable Dolomite in Each year. The waste will be dumped in NW side an area of 0.930Ha, Mineral Storage area is 0.220Ha. The site inspection reveals that the existing pit portion extended to suitable for development during 5 years programmed. Most of this area is covered by the sheet rock from top to bottom. Details of the area excavated for the each year and estimation of the approximate amount of material tabulated below.

YEAR WISE PRODUCTION Section Volume

m³

ROM @ 2.5 t/cum

Saleable Dolomite @

70% MT

Waste

@ 30%

MT

1^st Year 14980 37450 26215 11235

2^nd Year 15531 38828 27179 11648

3^rd Year 26650 66625 46638 19988

4^th Year 36465 91163 63814 27349

5^th Year 45863 114658 80260 34397

GRAND TOTAL 139489 348723 244106 104617 AVERAGE 27898 69745 48821 20923 Mineable Reserves:

The reserves are estimated based on geological mapping of the quarry lease area as proved category using geological cross sections up to RL 303m is proved reserves are considered with an average thickness of 60m and 68m as dolomite deposit. There are five cross sections A-A’ -E-E’. The cross sectional area of deposit is multiplied by sectional interval to give volume. The volume is multiplied by the bulk density and considering 70% recovery.

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LIFE OF THE MINE:

Description Volume in m³ Volume in Tons

A Total Geological Reserves 4292019 10730048

B Reserves blocked in 7.5 M Buffer zone 221276 553190

C Reserves blocked in bench slopes 947939 2369848

D Total Blocked Reserves (B+C) 1169215 2923038

E Mineable reserves (A-D) 3122804 7807010

F Salable Dolomite Recovery @ 70% 2185963 5464907

G Average annual Production 19528 48821

Life of Mine 2185963/19528 5464907/48821 111.93 or 112 Years 111.93 or 112 Years 1.3 MINING PROCESS

The mining will be done by semi mechanized open cast method. The lessee wishes to do mine by semi mechanized by deploying machinery and as well as drilling &

blasting will be required for the extraction of Dolomite. Mining is proposed from the South East of the Quarry lease Applied Area. This method and mode of operation is taken into account mainly by considering all the parameters and the geological attitudes of the ore body and mine is proposed to work with semi Mechanized method of opencast mining. The bench height shall be maintained at 06m and a minimum width of 06m shall be maintained even in abandoned benches. The width of the working bench shall be at least twice the height of the bench.

The slope of the working benches shall be maintained at 90°. The haulage roads shall have a gradient of 1 in 10 to enable comfortable movement of traffic of dumpers. The mining pit is designed such that the height is about 6 m and the width is more than 6 m maintaining 90⁰ pit slope.

Salient features of the proposed method of working indicating category of mine 1 Method of mining Open cast semi mechanized method is

adopting

2 Bench parameters For ensuing plan period to achieving the mineral 9 benches to be made with 6 m height of each bench

3 Bench height in OB/Ore 6 m Bench height is proposed for ensuing

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plan period

4 Bench width Minimum 6 m bench width is proposed for ensuing plan period

5 Bench slope Benches slopes is maintained 90⁰ 6 Overall pit slope Over all pit slope is 90⁰

7 Bottom m RL proposed during

plan period At the end ensuing plan period working will be reached up to 351 m bottom RL

8 Grid reference of proposed working location for ensuing plan period

N1669800 to N 1670100 E800400 to E 800700

1.4 EXTENT OF MECHANIZATION

The mineral Dolomite is medium hard will be excavated by jack hammer drilling and blasting. The operations involve drilling, blasting & excavation by excavators and directly load into the Tippers/Tractors.

S. No. Machinery No. of Units

1. Excavator/Loader (Hire) 2

2. Tippers(Hire) 2

3. Tractor Mounted Compressor 1

4. Jack hammers 6

5. Water tanker 1

1.5 PROPOSED MANPOWER

By this project many people will be benefited for their livelihood and get employment in this remote area.

Employment Details

S. No. Description No.’s

1. Mines Manager 1

2. Mine Supervisor 1

3. Excavator operators 2

4. Tipper drivers 2

5. Compressor operator 1

7. Drivers 1

8. Semi-skilled workers 5

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9. Un -Skilled workers 6

10. Watchman 1

Total 20

1.6 WATER SUPPLY

A total of approximately 13.0 KLD of fresh water is required for the proposed project activity which will be met through water tankers. Out of the total quantity, 0.9 KLD will be utilized for domestic purpose, 6.6 KLD for dust suppression, 2.0 KLD for wet drilling and 3.5 KLD for Green belt development.

1.7 BASELINE DATA

The study area covers an area of 10 km radius around the proposed mining site. The study includes detailed characterization of various Environmental components such as Air, Water, Noise, Land and Socio-Economic within the study area.

OBJECTIVES OF STUDY AREA

 To assess the existing base line data of Air, Water, Noise, Land and Socio- economic environment.

 To evaluate the beneficial and adverse impacts of the proposed activity.

 To prepare an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) detailing control technologies and measures to be adopted for minimizing the impacts and improving the Environmental Quality.

 To predict the incremental levels of pollutants in the study area due to the proposed mining activity.

 To prepare post mining programme for monitoring and regulating Environmental parameters.

1.7.1 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTINGS:

Air Environment:

To know the existing ambient air quality, Eight sampling stations with in Core and buffer zone were identified and monitored for pollutants like, Particulate Matter – 10 (PM10), Particulate Matter – 2.5 (PM2.5), SO2, NOx and Free Silica. For this sampling calibrated through samplers of PM2.5 & PM10 dust samplers.

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The Ambient air quality measured at mine site and surrounding stations with in the study zone showed the following maximum and minimum concentrations of the pollutants.

It may be seen that all the parameters i.e., PM10, PM 2.5, SO2 and NOx are well within the range of 24 hr average of National Ambient Air Quality Standards. Silica was also monitored at all locations during the study period and was found to be Below Detectable limit.

1.7.2 Noise Pollution:

The Leq day noise level at the mine site is 29.8 dB (A) which is within the standard limit of Industrial area i.e. ~75 dB (A). During night the Leq night noise level is 20.3 dB (A) which is also within the night-time noise standard limit of 70.0 dB (A).

The noise levels in the buffer zone ranges between 53.5 – 65.7 dB (A) during day time and 41.8 – 53.3 dB (A) during night time which is also within the standard limit for residential area.

1.7.3 Water Environment:

Ground water samples are collected from eight locations and surface water from four locations. All these samples are free from colour and pollutants.

Summary of Ground water:

 During the study period, the pH of the groundwater was found varying between 6.8 and 7.3. During the study period, the pH of the groundwater was found to be varying between 7.07 and 7.52. The pH values for all the samples collected in the study area during study period were thus found to be within the acceptable limits.

 The TDS of all the samples were below the permissible limit of 2000 mg/l.

 The Chloride levels in the groundwater samples collected in the study area were ranging from 141 - 210 mg/l

 In the groundwater samples collected from the study area, the hardness was found to be varying from 369 mg/l to 460 mg/l.

 In the groundwater samples of study area the fluoride values were found to be within a range of 0.55 mg/l to 0.71 mg/l.

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 All the heavy metals in all samples were found to be below the permissible limits.

Summary of surface water:

 pH of the surface water collected was neutral with pH ranging from 7.12 -7.31

 TDS was found to be 365 mg/l to 480 mg/l. The tolerance limit of 1,500 mg/l as per IS:2296

 Total hardness was found to be 210 mg/l to 262 mg/l

 Presence of Nitrate was recorded as 8.9 mg/l to 14.3 mg/l

 DO was observed as 4.3 mg/l to 5.5 mg/l

 Total coliform in water was 300 MPN/100ml to 1500 MPN/100ml. The likely source of bacteriological contamination was due to the proximity to residential area

 All the heavy metals were found to be within below detectable limits.

1.7.4 LAND ENVIRONMENT:

Soil survey was carried out at 5 locations to assess the soil characteristics which include both physical and chemical details.

Land Use Pattern:

The mine lease area of 10.0 hectares is uneven and undulated area. During the mining period an area of 1.567 hectares of land will be brought under mining and 0.973 Ha., will be maintain