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M/S. RMC READYMIX (INDIA), A DIVISION OF PRISM CEMENT LIMITED -4.90Ha.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

M/s. VGR & COMPANY

(Mining of Road Metal)

Managing Partner: P. Venugopal 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 ToRLr. 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 Dt: 08.05.2017 valid up to

MoEF Recognized Dt: 02.06.2016 valid up to 01.06.2021

M/S RMC READYMIX (INDIA), A DIVISION OF

(MINING OF ROAD MET

Road Metal & Building Stone

Approved ToRLr. No: SEIAA/AP/VSP/MIN/10/2021/3525

Ph: 0891

QCI NABET & NABL Accredited

Apr’

2022

M/S. RMC READYMIX (INDIA), A DIVISION OF PRISM

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

Mining of Road Metal - 80931 M

³

/Annum

Approved ToRLr. 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

M/S RMC READYMIX (INDIA), A DIVISION OF PRISM CEMENT LIMITED

(MINING OF ROAD METAL & BUILDING STONE Lessee, Mr.Atul Desai

Excutive Director & Chief Excutive Officer, Unit 4A, IDA Nacharam,

Hyderabad Site Address Extent: 4.9 Ha Sy. No. 4, Thummapala (V)

Anakapalli (M), Visakhapatnam District, Andhra Pradesh

Production capacity Road Metal & Building Stone – 74901.6 m

Baseline data collected: October’ 2021 to December’ 2021 Sector: 01 – Mining of minerals, Cat –B2at par with B Approved ToRLr. No: SEIAA/AP/VSP/MIN/10/2021/3525

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 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

/Annum

169 Dated: 25.06.2020

mail: [email protected]

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

07.05.2019 MoEF Recognized Dt: 02.06.2016 valid up to 01.06.2021

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

M/S RMC READYMIX (INDIA), A DIVISION OF PRISM CEMENT LIMITED

AL & BUILDING STONE) Officer,

Sy. No. 4, Thummapala (V)

District,

74901.6 m

³

per Annum

2021 to December’ 2021 at par with B1

Approved ToRLr. No: SEIAA/AP/VSP/MIN/10/2021/3525-1062 Dt: 25.02.2022

Vishakapatnam

mail: [email protected]

& Recognized by MOEF&CC, New Delhi.

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CEMENT LIMITED -4.90Ha. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.0 INTRODUCTION

M/s. RMC Readymix (India), a Division of Prism Cement Limited, Executive Director &

Chief Executive Officer: Atul Desai has applied for 1st renewal grant of quarry lease for Road Metal & Building Stone mine over an extent of 4.90 Ha in Sy.No.04, Thummapala Village, Anakapalli Mandal, Visakhapatnam District, Andhra Pradesh.

The ADM&G, Anakapalli submitted proposals to the DDM&G Visakhapatnam duly recommending for grant of quarry lease for Road Metal & Building Stone over an extent of 4.90 Ha for a period of 10 years vide File.No:171/Q/2018, Dated: 26.12.2018.

After careful examination of the ADM&G Anakapalli, the DDM&G Visakhapatnam in principle has decided to grant of 1st renewal of quarry lease for Road Metal & Building Stone over an extent of 4.90 Ha in in Sy.No.04, Thummapala Village, Anakapalli Mandal, Visakhapatnam District, Andhra Pradesh in favour of M/s. RMC Readymix (India), a Division of Prism Cement Limited for a period of 10 years vide Notice. No:

216/Q2A/2019, Dated: 11.01.2019.

The Mining Plan was approved by DDM&G, Visakhapatnam vide Letter. No. 1032/MP- AKP/2019, Dated: 03.06.2019.

Previously, 5 quarry leases (1.0 Ha + 1.0 Ha + 1.0 Ha + 1.0 Ha + 0.90 Ha) were transferred in favour of M/s. RMC Readymix (India), a Division of Prism Cement Limited) and were amalgamated into one mine over an extent of 4.90 Ha by DDM&G, Visakhapatnam vide Proceeding.No:804/Q2A/2015, Dated: 31.03.2015 and the same was executed by ADM&G, Anakapalli for the period up to 08.04.2018 vide Proceeding. No:

6261/Q/2014, Dated: 27.04.2015.

As per ADM&G, Anakapalli, vide Letter. No. 171/Q/2018, Dated: 24.08.2021, there are 14 existing quarry leases present within 500 meters radius from the EC proposed mine.

Out of these mines, 3 mines were granted after 09.09.2013, hence the total cluster count

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is 8.4 Ha. As the cluster consideration for our lease area is more than 5.0 Ha, the project comes under B2 at par with B1 Category.

Presentation for TOR has been made before the SEAC committee under Category B2 at par with B1 and the TOR order has been issued by SEIAA, Govt of Andhra Pradesh vide Lr. No. SEIAA/AP/VZM/MIN/10/2021/3525-1062 Dt: 25.02.2022. As per the TOR baseline data has been prepared for one season i.e., non-monsoon season. The study area consists of the core zone (lease area) and the buffer zone comprising area within 10 km radius from the mine area.

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 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study in and around the mine lease area.

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.

This study covers an area surrounding the project site with a radial distance of 10 km from the mining lease area. The baseline monitoring was carried out during the Period of October, 2021 to December, 2021.

1.1 SALIENT FEATURES OF THE PROJECT SITE

The mine lease area falls under the Toposheet No. 65 O/2 bearing following details:

Topo sheet No. :65 O/2

Latitude : 17°43'47.31"N to 17°43'51.04"N Longitude : 83°00'06.57"E to 83°00'02.96"E

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Details about Project site:

Nature of the project

M/s. RMC Readymix (India), a Division of Prism Cement Limited

Mining of Road Metal & Building Stone Size of the Project Average Production:

Road Metal & Building Stone – 74901.6 m3 /Annum LOCATION OF PROJECT

District & State Visakhapatnam & Andhra Pradesh

Village & Mandal Thummapala Village & Anakapalli Mandal Land Availability 4.9 Hectares

Ownership Govt. Land

Toposheet No. 65O/2

GENERAL CLIMATIC CONDITIONS

Annual rainfall 1130 mm

Min and max temp. 25 C and 35 C Avg. relative humidity 75%

Predominant wind direction SW and NE HISTORICAL / IMPORTANT PLACES

Nearest human settlement Hamlet of Thummapala at a distance of 0.25 km due South-West

Nearest Town Anakapalli Mandal is at a distance of 4.43 km Nearest railway station Anakapalli Railway Station at 3.91 km

Archaeological /Historically Important Site

No historical movements exist in and around the quarry lease proposed area.

Infrastructure Facilities Hospitals, schools and community facilities are available at Anakapalli Mandal.

Reserve Forests Potukonda Reserve Forest- 5.15km-NE Nallakonda Reserve Forest- 7.60 km-N

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Water Bodies First order stream-0.11km-W Pond-0.14km-S

Saradha River-2.96 km-W Vedurla Gedda-5.36 km-W Narasinga Sagar-6.58 km-SW Tamuru cheruvu-7.05 km-NE

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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

It is proposed to mineable reserves is 374508 m³ of Road Metal & Building Stone during five years plan period with an average annual production of 74901.6 m³/Annum in semi-mechanized opencast mining method. Benches of 6 m height and 6 m width will be developed during the plan period in depth of previous year working successively. In five years of mining plan, no waste is generated from this quarry. The lease proposes to take up operations in entire quarry lease from south to North-East direction.

YEAR WISE & SECTIONAL WISE PRODUCTION YEAR WISE PRODUCTION PLAN

Year Area (m²)

Depth (m)

Volume (m³)

Recovery

@ 100% (m³)

1^stYear 13875 6 83250 83250

2^nd Year 12880 6 77280 77280

3^rd Year 12286 6 73716 73716

4^th Year 11921 6 71526 71526

5^th Year 11456 6 68736 68736

TOTAL 374508 374508

AVERAGE 74901.6 74901.6

Mineable Reserves:

As the quarry is in a regular shape three sections has been taken for calculating the actual geological reserves. The reserves are estimated duly following given for cross section method, by taking three sections A-A’, B-B’, C-C’ basing on the shape of the quarry lease area covering the mineral Road Metal & Building Stone. Recovery of Road Metal & Building Stone from the quarry lease area is 100%.

Life of Mine:

S. No. Description Volume (m3)

1. Geological Reserves 2412620

2. Reserves Blocked under Safety Slopes 667620.0 3. Reserves blocked under 7.5 m buffer zone 457300

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4. Mineable Reserves 1287700

5. Average Annual Production 74901.6

Life of Mine 1287700/ 74901.6 17.19 or say 17 Years

1.3 MINING PROCESS

The mining operations are carrying out by opencast method with small scale quarrying activities with jack hammer drilling and using rock breakers, by considering mining parameters and the technical parameters like surface topography, rock mechanism factors and quality variations, geo-technical aspects, required rate of production and available resources etc. Road Metal & Building stone by nature it is medium hard.

The proposed quarrying planed to be carried out by semi mechanized open cast method by developing benches of 6 m height and 3 m width with wet jacketed drilling, excavation with excavators and controlled blasting. The benches will be maintained @ 45⁰– 60⁰ safety slopes of mining. Controlled blasting techniques will be implemented and will be done by a Licensed Blaster. The ROM will be loaded into tippers/ tractors and will be dispatched as per orders to customers.

1.4 EXTENT OF MECHANIZATION

Road metal is medium hard will be excavated by jack hammer drilling andBlasting using rock breakers. The operations involve drilling, using rock breakers &excavation by excavators and directly load into the Tippers/Tractors.

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

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3. Licensed Blaster 1

4. Excavator operators 2

5. Tipper drivers 2

7. Compressor operator 2

8. Drivers 2

9. Semi Skilled Workers 4 10. Un -Skilled workers 8

11. Watchman 1

Total 24

1.6 WATER SUPPLY

A total of approximately 6.0 KLD of fresh water is required for the proposed project activity which will be met through water tankers. Out of the total quantity, 1.0 KLD will be utilized for domestic purpose, 2.0 KLD will be used for wet jacket drilling and 1.0 KLD for Green belt development. Remaining 2.0 KLD of water is required for dust suppression

1.7 BASELINE DATA

The study area covers an area of 10km radius around the 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 mining activity.

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

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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 (PM_2.5), SO₂, NOx and Free Silica. For this sampling calibrated through samplers of PM2.5 & PM10 dust samplers.

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 59.5 dB (A) which is within the standard limit of Industrial area i.e. ~75 dB (A). During night the Leq night noise level is 51.8 dB (A) which is also within the night-time noise standard limit of 70.0 dB (A).

The noise levels ranges between 53.6 – 63.4 dB(A) during day time and 44.3 – 54.5 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 two 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 7.1 and 7.3. The pH values for all the samples collected in the study area during study period were 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 86 – 132 mg/l

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 In the groundwater samples collected from the study area, the hardness was found to be varying from 350 mg/l to 517 mg/l.

 In the groundwater samples of study area the fluoride values were found to be within a range of 0.41 mg/l to 0.65 mg/l.

 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 7.2 -7.4.

 TDS was found to be 181 mg/l to 251 mg/l. The tolerance limit of 1,500 mg/l as per IS:2296

 Total hardness was found to be 105 mg/l to 134 mg/l

 Presence of Nitrate was recorded as 1.2 mg/l to 2.6 mg/l

 DO was observed as 5.1 mg/l to 5.8 mg/l.

 Total coliform in water was 300 MPN/100ml to 900 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 5locations to assess the soil characteristics which include both physical and chemical details.

Land Use Pattern:

The total mine lease area is about 4.90 Ha. During the ensuing mining plan period an area of 2.828Ha of land will be brought under mining in addition to the existing broken area of 1.42 Ha. Avenue plantation will be developed along the approach road.

It can be used for native species plantation at the end of the mining activity. In addition the existing natural vegetation within the mine buffer area will be preserved.

In the study area predominantly three crops are under cultivation i.e., Cashew, Mango

& Paddy. The region is predominantly rural and suburban.

1.7.5 FLORA & FAUNA:

No endangered species are found in the study area. No schedule – I species are found within 10km radius from the proposed project site.

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1.7.6 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT:

The operation of the proposed mining activity could result in elevation of living standards of the people in nearby villages as it will generate work for the unemployed and further will result in the upliftment of their socio-economic status. The Management of M/s. RMC Readymix (India), A Division of Prism Cement Limited has proposed to give preference to local people for recruitment of personal for mining operation. Therefore, the impact on socio-economic Environment could be beneficial.

1.8 RECLAMATION & REHABILITATION

The total mine lease area is about 4.90 Ha. During the ensuing mining plan period an area of 2.828 Ha of land will be brought under mining, in addition to the existing broken area of 1.42 Ha. After removal of mineral the resulting ground surface will be developed with plantation for land stabilization. At the end of land reclamation the area can be used as water harvesting structure. Avenue plantation will be developed along the approach road. It can be used for native species plantation at the end of the mining activity.

1.9 PROJECT SCHEDULE AND COST ESTIMATES

The project cost is about Rs. 50.0 Lakhs and EMP capital cost Rs. 3.4 Lakhs and recurring cost of Rs 3.1 Lakhs/annum.

1.10 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

The Environment Management Plan envisaged for this mining activity is described hereunder with a strong commitment to follow best environmental practices to reduce the negative implication to make this project a sustainable development endeavor.

Environment Management Plan (EMP) is required to ensure sustainable development in the study area of the Mine Lease Area.

Air Environment:

Mitigation measures proposed to maintain the air quality are as follows:

 Regular water sprinkling to suppress the dust on haul roads, service roads and mining face by truck mounted water tankers.

 Grading of haul roads, service roads time to time, to remove the accumulated dusty material will be done.

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 Development of Green belt all around Plant and along mining area boundary.

 Periodical monitoring of air quality to take steps to control the pollutants.

Noise Environment

There will be intermittent noise levels due to vehicular movement and trucks loading.

However the impact of noise on the surrounding area is likely to be minimal and appropriate mitigation measures will be adopted accordingly.

Control Measures

The Management Plan for controlling noise pollution is envisaged as follows.

 Selection of suitable machinery and equipment,

 Proper mounting of equipment,

 Providing noise insulation/padding wherever practicable and

 Machinery will be fitted with properly designed noise acoustic silencers.

 Proper maintenance and periodic lubrication of noise generating parts of the machines.

 Provision of thick plantation in and around the mine is planned in order to reduce the noise and prevent it from reaching to surrounding habitation area.

Water Environment

There will not be any waste water generation except domestic waste water, therefore no post wastewater monitoring required.

Water Pollution Management

 There are no perennial or seasonal streams in the core zone. However, Channels and bunds would be constructed and maintained to avoid any erosion and contamination.

 The mine pit water collected due to rains will be utilized for water spraying on the haul roads and for watering plantation.

This water will be harvested for utilization in plantation watering, spraying on the haulage roads and mineral and waste dumps.

1.11 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY

The company management shall give preference to local people through both direct and indirect employment.

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 It will provide ample opportunity to the locals to up-lift their living standards by organizing events that propagate mutual benefits to all, such as health camps, awareness campaigns, donations to poorer sections of society and downtrodden.

 Educational needs of the region will be improved by encouraging the workers to allow their children to attend schools.

 Sufficient funds shall be allocated for these and other emergency needs.

 Adequate supply of potable water to the workers will be made during the working hrs.

 The mines department will supervise the safe working of the contractor and their employees. The working personnel will be provided with face masks, ear plugs, safety helmets and goggles in order to reduce health hazards.

The proponent will provide all necessary provisions stipulated under the Mines Act.

In addition a Safety committee will be formed and manned by equal participants from Management and Workers.

 Personnel Protection Equipment (PPE) will be issued to each worker. Other safety equipments shall be used according to the nature of job involved.

1.12 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING

Regular monitoring of various Environmental parameters shall be carried out to ascertain the following points,

 Status of air, noise, water, land pollution within the mining activity and in its vicinity;

 Generate data for predictive or corrective purpose in respect of environmental; and

 To assess and monitor Environmental impacts periodically.

1.13 SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT

 The management firmly believes in the concept of safety and environmentally sustainable growth. The authorities and staff are very much concern in Environmental issues.

 The management is going to develop scientifically designed green belt around the premises to mitigate air and noise pollution impacts on the surroundings.

 The management proposed to monitor ambient air as per APPCB guidelines.

 All the employees will be provided with personnel protective equipment

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 The management will provide safety training to all employees periodically and regularly.

1.14 CONCLUSION

The management of M/s. RMC Readymix (India), A Division of Prism Cement Limited, Road Metal and Building Stone mine will be committed to meet all stringent norms and to safe guard environment.