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

Width4. Environmental AspectsAir EnvironmentWater EnvironmentNoise EnvironmentBiological Environment5. Approach/AccessRoad ConditionsWater Drainage System6. Environment andProgressive RestorationRestorationEnvironmental BondThe management has not carried out monitoring of air,water and noise at the mining site.The mine has been in operation for about 5 years; there isno vegetative cover at the mining site.The approach road which passes through Reshore villagehas been maintained by the company. The local peopleare emensely benifited by the access road to the mine andthe transportaion by the coal trucks. Where necessary,retaining walls as desired by the locality were also foundbuilt by the company.Water tanker was used to sprinkle water to supress coaldust emission along the road.Environment Bond deposited Nu. 20,00,000.07. Others The management has given employment opportunity tolocal villagers as well as there are permanent staffsworking in the mine area and in the office too.Water is sprinkled at-least once a day on the access roadto the mining area.Drainage system is not maintained in the mine area.1.29 RecommendationThe team recommends the issuance of environment clearance (EC) since it provides thescope for the company to restore and stabilize the unstable s. Further, the mine restorationplan and the proper mining method proposed in the FMFS report prepared needs theissuance of the clearance to put it in practice. However, the issuance of EC for the extendedarea will have to be subject to the submission of the acquired land transaction documents,other relevent clearances and the detailed resurvey map for referenceManagement has to start developing the mined out and waste dump-yard areas to ensurethat the ultimate pit slope is maintained at 45 0 with bench height and width at 5 metersinterval.79