ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
Of
MINING OF BLACK GRANITE – 1.0 HA
SURVEY NO: 38/11 OF
CHINNAGANDLAPALLI VILLAGE,
SANTHIPURAM MANDAL, CHITTOOR DISTRICT,
ANDHRA PRADESH.
By
M/s. EVERSHINE GRANITILES
LAKSHMIPURAM, KUPPAM,
CHITTOOR, ANDHRA PRADESH - 517425
Prepared By
M/s. VISON LABS
# 16-11-23/37/A, FLAT NO: 205,2ND FLOOR, N-MART BUILDING,
OPP. RTA OFFICE, MOOSARAMBAGH, MALAKPET, HYDERABAD - 500 036
M/s. Vison Labs, Hyderabad 1 CHAPTER - 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 INTRODUCTION:
Mining is the extraction of valuable minerals or other geological materials from the earth, from an ore body, lode, vein, (coal) seam or reef, which forms the mineralized horizon and package of economic interest to the miner. To gain access to the mineralized package within the lease area it is often necessary to mine through or remove to the side waste material which is not of immediate interest to the miner. The total movement of ore and waste, which also includes the removal of soil in some cases, is referred to as the mining process.
By definition, granite is an igneous rock with at least 20% quartz by volume. Granite differs from granodiorites in that at least 35% of the feldspar in granite is alkali feldspar as opposed to plagioclase. Granite is nearly always massive (lacking internal structures), hard and tough, and therefore it has gained widespread use as a construction stone. Granite is a common widely occurring type of intrusive, felsic, igneous rock which is granular and crystalline in texture. A granitic rock with a porphyritic texture is sometimes known as porphyry. Granites can be pink to gray in color, depending on their chemistry and mineralogy.
Honorable Supreme Court of India vide order dated 27.2.2012 in I.A. no. 12-13 of 2011 in SLP (C) no. 19628-19629 of 2009, ordered that lease of minor minerals including their renewal for an area of less than 5 Ha be granted by the States/UTs only after getting environmental clearance from the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF).
As per the MoEF guidelines, the State Environmental Impact Assessment Authority / State Expert Appraisal Committee as per EIA notification 2006 in accord the Environmental Clearance of the proposed mining area.
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1.2 IDENTIFICATION OF THE PROJECT:
The Black Granite Mining project of M/s. Evershine Granitiles – 1.0Ha is located at Sy.No: 38/11 of Chinnagandlapalli Village, Santhipuram Mandal, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh.
The Mine Lease was granted on the name of M/s. Evershine Granitiles vide Director Mines & Geology, Proceeding No: 32488/R4-2/2002, Dated 27-09-2003 and the lease was executed vide ADMG Proceeding No: 1337/Q1/27-09-2003 Dated 22-11-2003 for a period of 20 Years.
The Mining plan has been approved by Joint Director of Mines & Geology, Hyderabad, vide Lr. No: 5315/MS-PLMR/2014, Dated 10-04-2015.
1.3 APPLICABILITY OF EIA NOTIFICATION & ACTS:
As per New EIA Notification Dated 14th Sept. 2006, Environmental Clearance is required for all new mining projects where in the lease area is 5.00 Ha and above . Environmental Management Plan is prepared as per EIA notification 2006 and submitted to State Environmental Impact Assessment Authority / State Expert Appraisal committee along with the Mining Plan/Scheme for obtaining Environmental Clearance.
Clearance Requirements:
The project would need the following clearances:
Environmental Clearance from the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government India under EP Act.
Consents under water and air acts from Andhra Pradesh State Pollution Control Board.
M/s. Vison Labs, Hyderabad 3 1.4 IDENTIFICATION OF THE PROJECT PROPONENT:
Sri. Munavar Basha is the Managing Partner of M/s. Evershine Granitiles and having its registered office at Lakshmipuram, Kuppam, Chittoor – 517425. 1.5 THE GEOGRAPHICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES OF THE PROJECT
Particulars Details
Project Details
Mineral: Black Granite Lease Area: 1.0 Ha
Ownership of Land: Govt. Land Latitude & Longitude 120 54’ 11.3” N – 780 24’ 11.46” E
Toposheet No 57 L/5
Environmental Setting
Nearest Village Chinnagandlapalli – 0.6 Km (N)
Nearest Town Santhipuram – 3.5 Km (S)
Nearest Railway Station Kuppam – 18.5 Km (SSW)
Nearest Airport Bangalore Airport – 82.0 Kms (NW)
Inter State Boundary Andhra Pradesh – Karnataka – 0.9 Kms (E)
Water Bodies Palar River - 0.3 Kms (W)
Ramasagar Tank - 6.2 Kms (N)
Forests Kangundi RF – 7.1 Kms (S)
Historical /Important Places None
National Park/ Wild life Sanctuary / Biosphere
Reserve / Tiger Reserve/
Elephant Corridor
None
Project Requirements
Water Requirement 3.0 KLD
Power Requirement 80 KVA D.G. Set
Man Power Requirement 39 No’s
Mining Method Open Cast Semi Mechanized
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EMP Budget Capital Cost – 3.40 Lakhs
Recurring Cost – 2.70 Lakhs
Present Proposal Working Mine and Applied for EC
Appraisal Category B2 category
Other Mines within 500 mts 1). Evershine Granitiles – 0.331 Ha
2). Evershine Granitiles – 0.738 Ha
The Location Map, Topographical Map, Project Site Photographs & Environmental Layout Plan is provided in Figure: 1.1, Figure: 1.2, Figure: 1.3 & Figure: 1.4.
M/s. Vison Labs, Hyderabad 5 FIGURE 1.1 - LOCATION MAP THE PROJECT SITE
M/s. Vison Labs, Hyderabad 6 FIGURE 1.2 - TOPOGRAPHICAL MAP OF THE PROJECT SITE
M/s. Vison Labs, Hyderabad 7 FIGURE 1.3 – PROJECT SITE PHOTOGRAPHS
M/s. Vison Labs, Hyderabad 8 FIGURE 1.4 – PROJECT SITE LAYOUT
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CHAPTER – 2
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
2.1 TOPOGRAPHY:
Topographically the QL area is a plain land in the form of Dyke with gently slope towards West & South-West with a dip of 2-3 degrees. It is generally plain in the middle of the area Dolerite Dyke is extended. Broadly dendritic to sub dendritic drainage is observed. The subject area is made up of clusters of big size boulders of black granite out crops.
2.2 GEOLOGICAL RESERVES:
The category wise reserves shown in below table;
TABLE 2.1: GEOLOGICAL RESERVES Category & Section Influence Distance (m) Section Area (m2) Volume (m3) Reserves @15% (m3) Rock Wastage @85%(m3)
A B (A×B) (A×B)0.15 (A×B)0.85
Proved Reserves A – A’ 89 300 26700 4005 22695 B – B’ 89 170 15130 2270 12861 C – C’ 83 200 16600 2490 14110 Sub Total 58430 8765 49666 Probable Reserves A – A’ 89 90 8010 1202 6809 B – B’ 89 51 4539 681 3858 C – C’ 83 60 4980 747 4233 Sub Total 17529 2629 14900 Possible Reserves A – A’ 89 90 8010 1202 6809 B – B’ 89 51 4539 681 3858 C – C’ 83 60 4980 747 4233
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Sub Total 17529 2629 14900
Grand – total 93488 14023 79465
After Buffer Zone 87128 13069 74059
2.3 Life of the Mine:
Total Mineable Reserves = 16,387/427 = 30 Years Production per Year
2.4 METHOD OF MINING:
It is proposed to mine Black Granite by open cast method. The mining will be continued at higher levels on Western side, side of the existing pit after 70 mts leaving 7.5 Mts buffer zone along the boundary line. The mining activity is being carried out without drilling and blasting. The workings are carried out in two benches from the top of Pit. So it is proposed to raise abput 427 m3 of Black Granite per year scheme of mining period.
2.5 PRODUCTION DETAILS:
The year wise production proposed is shown in the following table TABLE 2.2: YEAR WISE PRODCUTION DETAILS
Year Working area
(m2) Bench Height (m) Volume (m3) R.F Production (m3) Granite waste 1st Year 30 × 10 = 300 5 1500 0.15 225 1275 28 × 08 = 224 5 1120 0.15 168 952 2620 393 2227 2nd Year 30 × 10 = 300 5 1500 0.15 225 1275 28 × 10 = 280 5 1400 0.15 210 1190 2900 435 2465 3rd Year 30 × 10 = 300 5 1500 0.15 225 1275 28 × 10 = 280 5 1400 0.15 210 1190
M/s. Vison Labs, Hyderabad 11 2900 435 2465 4th Year 30 × 10 = 300 5 1500 0.15 225 1275 28 × 10 = 280 5 1400 0.15 210 1190 2900 435 2465 5th Year 30 × 10 = 300 5 1500 0.15 225 1275 28 × 10 = 280 5 1400 0.15 210 1190 2900 435 2465 Grand Total 14220 2133 12087 2.6 SOLID WASTE:
There is no topsoil in proposed mining area for next five years. So there will not be any soil excavation in this scheme of mining period. During this scheme period about 2,465 m3 of waste per year and12,087m3 of waste in this scheme
period and 49,300 m3 of waste in entire lease period will be generated. The generated waste will be stocked on South side of QL area in an area of 800m2.
The year wise waste generation in next 5 years as follows
TABLE-2.3: YEAR WISE WASTE GENERATION
Year Granite Waste (Cu.m)
I 2227 II 2465 III 2465 IV 2465 V 2465 Total 12087
Entire the Lease period 49300
M/s. Vison Labs, Hyderabad 12 2.7 USE OF GRANITE:
The Colour granite from this area is being used in manufacturing of Rough Blocks, Slabs, Panels, Tiles, Monuments,
Other fancy and Decorative items like pen stand,Flower vases & Tea poys High precision products like surface plates for engineering applications
2.8 WATER REQUIREMENT & SOURCE:
The daily water requirement will be 3.0 KLD, which will be sourced from outside Tankers. The details of water for the proposed mining project are given below:
TABLE-2.4 – WATER REQUIREMENT
2.9 SITE SERVICES:
It is proposed to provide the site services like Mines office and other statutory constructions like Rest Shelter, First Aid, Work shed and Drinking water as required near the QL.
Manager’s Room – 6m x 6m x 3m with ACC roof Rest Room – 6m x 6m x 3m with ACC roof Toilets – 2m x 1.5m x 3m
First Aid – Provision is made in the Manager’s Room Drinking water – Provision is made in the Rest Room
REQUIREMENT KLD
Dust suppression on haul roads 0.80
Green belt 0.20
Domestic Activities 1.80
Others 0.20
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CHAPTER – 3
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
3.1 AIR ENVIRONMENT:
The major pollutant emitted from mining activity is suspended particulate matter and major sources of pollutants are drilling, excavation and vehicular movement as well as various materials loading points.
As the open cast of mining is proposed, during the ambient air quality monitoring it is observed the baseline concentration of pollutants is well below the prescribed norms. And it can be concluded that mining activity will not cause any adverse effect of existing baseline status. As per the fugitive emission is concern the following measures is recommended:
Use of water sprinkling system for the mine road for dust suppression.
Green development along the road side and in the mining area.
Proper maintenance of haulage roads which are being used for transportation of material.
Adopt a wet drilling practice, which is used very rarely as the nature of the soil strata is soft.
In addition to the above following additional measures are also being adopted. Dust mask are provided to all workers working in dusty atmosphere. Plantation shall carry out at the periphery of mining lease.
Utmost care and regular inspection schedule shall be made to prevent any fugitive emission of dust during transportation of material from one place to another.
M/s. Vison Labs, Hyderabad 14 D.G. Set:
A D.G Set of 80 KVA capacity will be installed. DG set of adequate rating will be provided in the DG house. This DG set will be started automatically to cater to essential lighting loads and lubricating oil pumps etc.
D.G Set Stack Height Calculations:
The stack height is calculated as per CPCB guidelines with the following formulae.
H = h + 0.2 x √KVA Where,
H = Total height of stack in m
h = Height of the building in m where the generator set is installed KVA = Total generator capacity of the set in KVA
(H = h + 0.2 x √ KVA) = 3+ 0.2 x √80 KVA = 4.78mts
The D.G set will be provided with 5.0mts height of Stack.
3.2. WATER ENVIRONMENT: 3.2.1. WATER REQUIREMENT:
The proposed granite Mining activity requires 3.0 cum/day of water. This includes water for Dust suppression, Greenbelt development and domestic purpose. Water required will be sourced from outside tankers and bore well. 3.2.2. WASTE WATER & ITS MANAGEMENT:
The depth of mining operation will be much above the ground water level. Hence the mining activity will not intersect the ground water table. This will
M/s. Vison Labs, Hyderabad 15 not affect the surface drainage pattern. The water quality in the area will not be affected. Hence no contamination is expected.
Following measures have been taken to avoid accumulation of water:
There shall not be no over flow on wash off from dumps nor is there any beneficiation plant. Only rainwater is pumped out of the mine;
There is no toxic constituent in water and soil so water collected in sump is free from any toxic substances.
A silt-settling tank shall be constructed to settle heavy particle before discharging water into drain.
Quality of water accumulated in the working pit may be checked during monsoon.
It shall be ensured that silt content in the mines discharged is minimum. It shall be ensured that quality of drinking water for the worker is
hygienic and good sanitation system is available. Growing vegetation on the slopes of the dumps.
Domestic effluent of 0.8 kld will sent to septic followed by soak pit. 3.3 NOISE POLLUTION & CONTROL
The main sources of noise in mining activity are drilling, material handling machinery, loading equipment, etc. Following mitigation measures should be taken to control noise pollution:
Wherever the noise levels exceed 85 dBA, workers should be provided with earmuffs, ear plugs etc.
All moving parts of machine shall be properly lubricated;
Trees are proposed to be planted along the boundary to reduce propagation of noise;
Noise barriers, silencers and enclosures shall be incorporated for equipments, which emit high noise levels.
M/s. Vison Labs, Hyderabad 16 All the basic equipments and various machinery shall be kept well
maintained.
Thick green belt around the mining pit and along the haulage roads. Unnecessary use of horns by the drivers of the vehicles shall be avoided. The workers should be provided with earmuffs, ear plugs etc
3.4 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
About 2,465 m3 of waste in every year and about 12,087 m3 of waste in first
plan period and about 49,300m3 of waste in an entire lease period of the mine
will be generated. The waste that will be generated will be dumped in South side of the QL area.
Management of waste rock dumps includes the following:
Solid waste will be disposed or utilized for filling excavated areas, road construction and artificial soil for greenhouse pot trails for grass & tree growth at mining area.
There is no erosion/sedimentation in the area because there will not be water discharge from working mine pits except during monsoon
Waste dumps, containment facilities should be planned, designed, and operated such that geotechnical risks and environmental impacts are appropriately assessed and managed throughout the entire mine cycle.
Solid wastes may be generated in any phase of the mine cycle. The most significant impact will be waste generation during mining activities likely to occur during the operational phases, which requires the transport of large quantity overburden. Since the waste generated is only rock debris and boulders vegetation growth is not possible on the waste dumps. However, measures will be taken by topping the dump area with soil for generation of vegetation.
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3.5 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY & MEASURES TO CONTROL DUST
INHALATION
The management of occupational safety & health is the prime responsibility of mine management. The following facilities will be provided to the employs;
Provision of Dust masks to prevent exposure of persons to dust
Provision of Ear muffs/Ear plugs for protecting workmen from adverse affects of noise
Regular health monitoring of workers will be carried out. First Aid Facility at site.
All the above precautions would be adopted to protect the workers against dust generation at source and to be dispersed in the outside environment. However, for the safety of workers at site, engaged at strategic locations/dust generation points like loading and unloading points, dust masks would be provided. Dust masks would prevent inhalation of RPM thereby reducing the risk of lung diseases and other respiratory disorders. Regular health monitoring of workers will be carried out.
3.6 SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS
There is positive impact on socio-economics of people living in the villages. The villages in the buffer zone depend upon agriculture, where the income is less and also not regular.
Mining operations in the subject area has positive impact by providing Job opportunities. The project would help to employ more than 39 people by direct employment and indirect activities. The lessee will extend social benefits like drinking water, health care measures and educational facilities to the neighboring villages in addition to the employees.
M/s. Vison Labs, Hyderabad 18 3.7 MINE RECLAMATION:
No reclamation is proposed within this mining scheme period because the mining will be continued further depths and reclamation could be possible only after completion of mining up to the proposed depths.
3.8 GREEN BELT DEVELOPMENT:
• Greenbelt will be developed in an area of 0.44 Hectares in lease period. • Plantation will be done along the Buffer zone of the Lease area and Waste
dumps.
• Plant species like Pongamia, Neem & Tamarind will be used to develop green belt.
• About 20 Saplings will be planted along both sides of the Haul road of 50mts length at 5 mts spacing
Year Name of Plant No. of
Plants
Area Spacing Area in Ha
1st Year Pongamia, Neem &Tamarind 36 2.5 m x 2.5 m 0.022
2nd Year Pongamia, Neem &Tamarind 36 2.5 m x 2.5 m 0.022
3rd Year Pongamia, Neem &Tamarind 36 2.5 m x 2.5 m 0.022
4th Year Pongamia, Neem &Tamarind 36 2.5 m x 2.5 m 0.022
5th Year Pongamia, Neem &Tamarind 36 2.5 m x 2.5 m 0.022
Total 180 0.110
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CHAPTER – 3
BUDGET FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF EMP
S.No. PARTICULARS CAPITAL COST RECURRING COST
1 Dust Suppression 50000 19000 2 Greenbelt 20000 4500 0 1800 0 3600 0 20000 3 Domestic Water 0 54000 4 Retaining Wall 61000 2000 5 Siltation Tank 20000 2000 6 Garland Drain 63000 2000
7 Septic Tank& Soak Pit 25000 2000
8 First Aid Facility 50000 78000
9 Environmental Monitoring 0 60000 10 Others 0 0 Safety Shoes 11700 5850 Helmet 7800 3900 Hand Gloves 9300 4650 Ear Plugs 5850 2925
Dust Protection Cloths 9360 4680
Gunny Bags For Jack
Hammers 12000 6000 Total 345010 Say 3.4 Lakhs 276905 Say 2.7 Lakhs
M/s. Vison Labs, Hyderabad 20 CHAPTER – 4 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING 4.1 INTRODUCTION
Environmental monitoring program includes periodic analysis of Air, Ground Water, Soil and Water quality from water bodies.
4.2 MONITORING STRATEGY
The monitoring of various environmental parameters is necessary and is a part and parcel of the environmental protection measures. Locations and frequency of monitoring should be as per the guidelines of Telangana State Pollution Control Board. S. No. Potential Impact Action to be Followed Parameters for Monitoring Frequency of Monitoring Location 1 Air Emissions
Ambient air quality within the premises of the Mine Lease Area and nearby habitations to be monitored. PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOx and CO. Periodic during operation phase As per CPCB/ APPCB guidelines Four Locations
2 Noise Noise generated
from various mining activities Spot Noise Level recording Periodic during operation phase Five Locations 3 Water & Waste Water Quality Sampling & Analysis of Waste Water As per CPCB Guidelines Periodic during operation phase Two Locations 4 Soil Quality Sampling & Analysis As per CPCB Guidelines Periodic during operation phase One Location
5 Health Employees and
Labor health check ups All relevant parameters Regular check ups Annually
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