Compliance Monitoring Report for Mines and Quarries - National ...

4. Environmental AspectsAir EnvironmentWater EnvironmentNoise EnvironmentBiological Environment5. Approach/AccessRoad ConditionsWater Drainage System6. Environment and ProgressiveRestorationRestorationEnvironmental BondThe management has not carried out monitoring of air,water and noise at the mining site.The mine has been in operation for more than 2 yearsand no afforestation activity was carried out.A seasonal approach road to the mining area takes-offfrom Samtse-Sibsoo highway at Diana Bridge, whichis about 21 km.The approach road passes though the private landbefore reaching the mining area.There is no side drain and cross drain to channel thesurface water.The progressive restoration was mostly focused onconstruction of check dams only.Environment Bond deposited Nu. 61,980.007. Others About 30 workers were employed.A rural water supply pipeline passes from top of themine.1.24 RecommendationWater supply line passes through the top of the mine, where some excavation was carriedout. Even though the area falls within the leased area, the management should prevent fromtouching top portion, restored it and maintained adequate distance of 20 to 25 meters fromthe water pipeline.The management has to construct uniform benches and widths as mentioned in the FMFSand EMP including waste dump-yard.The management has to provide drinking water, sanitation facilities and first-aid –kit forthe workers at the site.The management has to develop proper channeling of mine water in the mining area beforethe onset of monsoon.Prior to the ceasing of the mining operation, the management should develop a projectproposal on environment restoration plan and submit it to DGM and NECS for approvaland execute the same as approved.65