EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
M/s. VGR & COMPANY
(Mining of Road Metal)
Managing Partner: P. Venugopal Reddy D. No. 20/608, Konetimitta village
Near ESRM School, Mulapeta
Vendodu
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
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(Mining of Road Metal & Building Stone and Gravel) D. No. 20
Flat.No. 503, Shiva
Road Metal &
Prima
Approved ToRLr. No: SEIAA/AP/CTR/MIN/11/2021/3583
Sector: 01
Ph: 0891
QCI NABET & NABL Accredited
APR’
2022
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
Primary Baseline Data Collected: March’ 2020 to May’ 2020
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
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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
SRI M. HEMCHAND
(Mining of Road Metal & Building Stone and Gravel) Lessee: Sri M. Hemchand,
D. No. 20-03-5/H/503, Praneetha Reddy Nilayam, Flat.No. 503, Shiva jyothi Nagar, Tirupathi Urban
Chittoor District, Ndhra Pradesh Site Address
Lease Area: 4.922 Ha.
Sy. No. 188/5 (Old. Sy. No. 188) Satrawada Village, Nagari Mandal,
Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh - 517592
Production Capacity
Road Metal & Building Stone – 107764.4 m Gravel–38988 m
3/Annum
Primary Baseline Data Collected: December’ 2021 to February’ 2022
Approved ToRLr. No: SEIAA/AP/CTR/MIN/11/2021/3583
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
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
/Annum
Primary Baseline Data Collected: March’ 2020 to May’ 2020
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
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
SRI M. HEMCHAND
(Mining of Road Metal & Building Stone and Gravel) Lessee: Sri M. Hemchand,
5/H/503, Praneetha Reddy Nilayam, jyothi Nagar, Tirupathi Urban Chittoor District, Ndhra Pradesh - 517501
Sy. No. 188/5 (Old. Sy. No. 188) Satrawada Village, Nagari Mandal,
517592
107764.4 m
3/Annum /Annum
ry Baseline Data Collected: December’ 2021 to February’ 2022
Approved ToRLr. No: SEIAA/AP/CTR/MIN/11/2021/3583-1029, Dt: 09.02.2022 2 at par with B1
Vishakapatnam
mail: [email protected]
& Recognized by MOEF&CC, New Delhi.
1.0 INTRODUCTION
Sri M. Hemchand, Lessee filed an application for a grant of quarry lease for Road Metal, Building Stone and Gravel mine over an extent of 4.970 Ha in Sy.No.188, Satrawada Village, Nagari Mandal, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh.
The ADM&G, Chittoor submitted proposals to the DDM&G, Chittoor duly recommending for grant of quarry lease for Road Metal, Building Stone and Gravel over an extent of 4.922 Ha at Sy.No.188/5 (Old Sy.No.188) of Satrawada Village, Nagari Mandal, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh.for a period of 10 years vide File. No:
1713/Q1/2021, Dated: 22.06.2021.
After careful examination of the ADM&G Chittoor, the DDM&G Chittoor in principle has decided to grant of quarry lease for Road Metal, Building Stone and Gravel over an extent of 4.922 Ha at Sy.No.188/5 (Old Sy.No.188), Satrawada Village, Nagari Mandal, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh in favour of Sri M. Hemchand for a period of 10 years vide Notice. No: 1713/Q1/2021, Dated: 24.06.2021.
The Mining Plan was approved by DDM&G, Chittoor vide Letter. No.
3037/MP/RMBS-G/CTR/2021, Dated: 18.10.2021
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/CTR/MIN/11/2021/3583-1029 Dt: 09.02.2022. As per the TOR baseline data has been prepared for one season i.e., post 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 proposed 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 proposed mining lease area. The baseline monitoring was carried out during the Period of November’2021 to January’2022.
1.1 SALIENT FEATURES OF THE PROJECT SITE
The mining area is located in Sy.No.188/5 (Old Sy.No.188), Satrawada Village, Nagari Mandal, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh. The mine area is located at a distance of 51.42 km from the district headquarters, Chittoor. The mine lease area falls under the Toposheet No. 57 O/11 bearing Topo sheet details.
Topo sheet No. : 57 O/11
Latitude : 13°19'57.62811"N to 13°20'02.22366"N Longitude : 79°33'33.82332"Eto 79°33'35.11429"E Details about Project site:
Nature of the project Sri M. Hemchand
Mining of Road Metal, Building Stone and Gravel Size of the Project Average Production:
Road Metal, Building Stone –107764.4 m3 /Annum Gravel – 38988 m3/Annum
LOCATION OF PROJECT
District & State Chittoor & Andhra Pradesh
Village &Mandal Satrawada Village &Nagari Mandal Land Availability 4.922Hectares
Ownership Government Revenue Land
Toposheet No. 57O/11
GENERAL CLIMATIC CONDITIONS
Annual rainfall 567 mm
Min and max temp. 20 C and 45 C HISTORICAL / IMPORTANT PLACES
Nearest human settlement Gundrajukuppam Colony at a distance of 0.27 km due East
Nearest town/City Nagari Mandal is at a distance 2.94 km Nearest railway station Ekambrakuppam Railway Station at 1.83 km Infrastructure Facilities Hospitals, schools and community facilities are
available at Nagari Mandal.
Inter-State Boundary Andhra Pradesh- Tamil Nadu interstate boundary is present at a distance of 2.78 km from the mine lease area. However, as per S.O.141 (E), Dated: 15.01.2016, the general condition shall not apply to this project as the mine extent is less than 25 Ha comes under Category B.
Nearest Water Bodies Pond- 0.20 km N
Pond-1.67 km-NW
Nakkala Cheruvu-7.35 km-N
Pond-3.45km-E
Pond -0.45 km-S
Nagari River-1.88 km-S
Pond-1.17km –SE
Pond-4.05km-SE
Sathrawada Dam-1.33-W
Pond-1.54 km-W
Nearest Reserve Forest Nagari Reserve Forest- 4.26 km-NE
Nisankadurgam Reserve Forest-6.4 km-W
Fig 1: TOPO MAP AROUND 10 KM RADIUS
1.2 DETAILS OF PRODUCTION
YEAR WISE PRODUCTION FOR ENSUING FIVE YEARS PERIOD
The development and production for the first five years plan period has been planned taking into consideration the nature of the Road Metal & Building Stone and Gravel deposit within the lease area. It is proposed to raise the in situ ROM of 567180 m3 of Road Metal, Building Stone and 194940 m3 of Gravel during the five years plan period. The Overburden (Gravel) is about an average of 6.0 m thickness at foot hills and some part of the quarry lease area. The granite sheet rock is exposed as a hillock to a height of 90.0 m excluding average Gravel thickness of 6.0 m above the ground level considered as proved reserves. The Tentative excavation of Road Metal, Building Stone is proposed to be carried out during the first five-year plan period is estimated at 5,67,180 m3 from which intended ROM of 5,38,821m3 of Road Metal, Building Stone @95% and waste generated of quantity 28,359 m3 @5%. The tentative excavation of Gravel is proposed to be carried out for 5 years is 194940 m3@100%
recovery.The excavation activity will be taken up in western portion of the applied area and advances towards east and north direction.
Details of the area excavated for the each year and estimation of the approximate amount of material tabulated below.
YEAR WISE PRODUCTION YEAR WISE PRODUCTION Year Mineral
Volume Gravel
@100%
Recovery
Sealable RM&BS
@95%
Recovery
Waste
@5%
1st year RM&BS Gravel 79020 72270 68657 3614 2nd year RM&BS Gravel 131625 46485 125044 6581 3rd year RM&BS Gravel 175815 42705 167024 8791 4th year Gravel 13500
4739 RM&BS 94770 90032
5th year RM&BS Gravel 13230 92700 88065 4635 TOTAL Gravel 194940
28359 RM&BS 567180 538821
Mineable Reserves:
The reserves are estimated by the cross-sectional method. The calculation of reserves of prospects deposit of quarry is done at every stage, right from preliminary to last stage of exploration and quarrying. Seven cross-sections A-A', B-B', C-C', D-D', E-E', F-F' & G-G' are considered for computation of reserves. In the western part of the lease area the granite is exposed as massive sheet formation with low overburden.
Due to that the quarrying work will be carried out on western part of the lease area.
The proved zone of sectional influence of 45.0 m along A-A', B-B', C-C', D-D', E-E’
& F-F' & 70.0 m sectional influence along G-G' axis and the present average recovery factor of Road Metal expected is taken up to 95% and Gravel is taken up to 100%.
The calculation of reserves, blocked zone, safety bench slope & mineable reserves.
Life of Mine:
Road Metal & Building Stone:
Geological Reserves : 2913495 m3
Reserves blocked under 7.5 m buffer zone : 299830 m3 Reserves Blocked under Safety Slopes : 1466065 m3
Mineable Reserves : 1147600 m3
Sealable Reserves @95 % Recovery : 1090220 m3 Average Annual Production : 107764.4 m3 Life of Mine : 1090220/107764.4
= 10.11 say or 10 Years Gravel:
Geological Reserves : 300755 m3
Reserves blocked under 7.5 m buffer zone : 31280 m3 Reserves Blocked under Safety Slopes : 14305 m3
Mineable Reserves : 255170 m3
Sealable Reserves @100 % Recovery : 255170 m3 Average Annual Production : 38988 m3
Life of Mine : 255170/38988
= 6.54 say or 7 Years
1.3 MINING PROCESS
The proposed quarrying planned to be carried out by semi mechanized open cast method by developing benches wet jacketed drilling, excavation with excavators and controlled blasting. Controlled blasting techniques will be implemented and will be done by a Licensed Blaster for excavation of Road Metal, Building Stone as it is a hard formation. However, Gravel is excavated directly as it is a loose formation.
Quarrying will be carried out by formation of benches of each 6.0 m high with appropriate width not less than the bench height. During the working plan period the benches will be maintained at an angle and slope of 900. The ROM will be loaded into tippers/ tractors and will be dispatched as per orders to customers.
1.4 EXTENT OF MECHANIZATION
The mineral Road Metal & Building stone is medium hard will be excavated by jack hammer drilling and blasting and Gravel is directly excavated by excavators. The operations involve drilling, controlled blasting & excavation by excavators and directly load into the Tippers/Tractors.
List of Machinery:
S.No Particulars No. of Units
1. Excavator (Hire) 3
2. Tipper(Hire) 3
3. Jack Hammers 4
4. Compressor 1
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. Mine Mate 1
4. Licensed Blaster 1 5. Excavator operators 3
6. Tipper drivers 3
7. Compressor operator 2
8. Drivers 1
9. Semi-Skilled Workers 6 10. Un -Skilled workers 10
11. Watchman 1
Total 30
1.6 WATER SUPPLY
A total of approximately 9.0 KLD of fresh water is required for the proposed project activity which will be met through water tankers. Out of the total quantity, 1.5 KLD will be utilized for domestic purpose, 2.5 KLD for dust suppression, 3.0 KLD for wet jacketed drilling and 2.0 KLD for Green belt development.
1.7 BASELINE DATA
The study area covers an area of 10km 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.
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 55.2 dB (A) which is within the standard limit of Industrial area i.e. ~75 dB (A). During night the Leq night noise level is 41.2 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 50.6 – 62.8 dB (A) during day time and 40.3 – 49.4 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 7.1 and 7.5. 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 ranging from 360 – 581 mg/l
The Chloride levels in the groundwater samples collected in the study area were ranging from 44-96 mg/l
In the groundwater samples collected from the study area, the hardness was found to be varying from 219 mg/l to 401 mg/l.
In the groundwater samples of study area the fluoride values were found to be within a range of 0.58mg/l to 0.79 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 7.1 -7.5.
TDS was found to be 254 mg/l to 354 mg/l. The tolerance limit of 1,500 mg/l as per IS:2296
Total hardness was found to be 137 mg/l to 212 mg/l
Presence of Nitrate was recorded as 6.7 mg/l to 9.8 mg/l
DO was observed as 5.5mg/l to 6.1mg/l
Total coliform in water was 300MPN/100ml to 900MPN/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 4.922 Ha. During the miningperiod an area of 3.3048 Ha of land will be brought under mining. Avenue plantation will be developed along the approach road. The plain areascan 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 maintained.
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.
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 Sri M. Hemchand 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 4.922 Ha. During theminingperiod an area of 3.3048 Ha of land will be brought under mining. After removal of mineral the resulting mine pits will be used for water harvesting structures. Avenue plantation will be developedalong the approach roadto a stretch 0.5 km. 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 50.0 Lakhs and EMP capital cost Rs. 3.8 Lakhs and recurring cost of Rs 3.5 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 developmentin 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.
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 waste water monitoring required.
Water Pollution Management
There are no perennial/seasonal water courses. However, channels and bunds would be constructed and maintained to avoid any erosion and contamination.
A trench will be constructed along North Western slope to prevent surface runoff from the mine area and collected separately in to the siltation pond.
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.
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
The management will provide safety training to all employees periodically and regularly.
1.14 CONCLUSION
The management of Sri M. Hemchand for mining of Road Metal & Building Stone and Gravel mine will be committed to meet all stringent norms and to safe guard environment.
