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

and ArrestingPit slope Angle, BenchHeight and Length ofWidth4. Environmental AspectsAir EnvironmentWater EnvironmentNoise EnvironmentBiological Environment5. Approach/Access:Road ConditionsWater Drainage System6. Environment andProgressive RestorationRestorationEnvironmental BondThe 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.The environmental restoration bond is been deposited bythe company but restoration work has not started as theoperation is still ongoing.7. 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.1.30 RecommendationThe management needs to prepare the mine restoration plan and restore the areaaccordingly.81