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any.projectLocation of these sites should be shown ona topo sheet.16 Interlinked Projects No17 Whether separate application ofN.A.interlinked project has been submitted?18 If yes, date of submission N.A.19 If no, reason N.A.20 Whether the proposal involves approval/ N.A.clearance under: If yes, details of thesame and their status to be given,(a) The Forest Conservation) Act, 1980?(b) The wild life (Protection) Act, 1972?c) The C.R.Z. Notification, 1991?21 Whether there is any Government N.A.Order/Policy relevant/ relating to the site?22 Forest land involved (hectares) N.A.23 Whether there is any litigation pendingagainst the project and/or land in whichthe project is propose to be set up ? (a)Name of the Court, (b) Case No. (c)Orders/directions of the Court, if any andits relevance with the proposed project.No

(II) Activity1. Construction, operation or decommissioning of the Project involving actions, whichwill cause physical changes in the locality (topography, land use, changes in waterbodies, etc.)S. No. Information/Checklistconfirmation1.1 Permanent or temporary change inland use, land cover or topographyincluding increase in intensity ofland use (with respect to local landuse plan)Yes/NoNoDetails thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source ofinformation dataThe total lease area is covering over an area of0.60 Ha Limestone Mines (Minor Mineral) of ShriNildhar at village‐ Tekanpal, Tehsil‐ Bastar, District‐Bastar (C.G).The proposed area consists of flat land which ishaving an existence of limestone has been proved.There are no hills in the close vicinity of theproposed mine. No river or big nallah lies in thelease area. The proposed mine site is flat.No clearance of existing will be required as it isdevoid of vegetation and buildings.1.2 Clearance of existing land, Novegetation and buildings?1.3 Creation of new land uses? No No new land uses other than proposed activity willbe created at the site.And at the end of the life of the mine it isproposed that area to be water filled and used forpisciculture as well as the water reservoir will besurrounded by tree plantations which will help inrecharging the ground water and can also be usedfor irrigation purpose.1.4 Pre‐construction investigations e.g.bore houses, soil testing?No No investigations have been carried out for soil &water.1.5 Construction works? No No construction work will be taken up furtherwithout obtaining the prior environmentalclearance from the state level environment impactassessment authority of Chattisgarh and consentfor establishment from Chattisgarh EnvironmentConservation Board.1.6 Demolition works? No NA1.7 Temporary sites used forconstruction works or housing ofconstruction workers?1.8 Above ground buildings, structuresor earthworks including linearstructures, cut and fill orexcavations1.9 Underground works includingmining or tunneling?NoYesNoWorkers will be drawn from the local areas only.However housing` for workers is not envisaged.1.10 Reclamation works? Yes At the end of the life of the mine it is proposedthat area to be water filled and used forNANA

pisciculture as well as this water reservoir will besurrounded by tree plantations which will help inrecharging the ground water and can also be usedfor irrigation purpose.1.11 Dredging? No No dredging activity will be involved.1.12 Offshore structures? No No offshore structures are envisaged in theproposed project.1.13 Production and manufacturing No Manual mining will be done..processes?1.14 Facilities for storage of goods ormaterials?1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposalof solid waste or liquid effluents?1.16 Facilities for long term housing ofoperational workers?1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic duringconstruction or operation?NoNoNoNoThere is no sub grade mineral which will begenerated during mining operations. There is noconsideration for stacking of sub grade mineral.There is no material which can be called as wasterock.No, there shall not be any facility for long termhousing of the labours as all the labours will comefrom the near by villages.Haul road will be constructed for mining activities.1.18 New road, rail, air waterborne or No NAother transport infrastructureincluding new or altered routes andstations, ports, airports etc?1.19 Closure or diversion of existing No NAtransport routes or infrastructureleading to changes in trafficmovements?1.20 New or diverted transmission lines No NAor pipelines?1.21 Impoundment, damming, No No river or big nallah lies in the lease area.culverting, realignment or otherchanges to the hydrology ofwatercourses or aquifers?1.22 Stream crossings? No No stream crossing is involved.1.23 Abstraction or transfers of waterfrom ground or surface waters?Yes The water require for proposed plant will bedrawn from bore well.1.24 Changes in water bodies or the landsurface affecting drainage or runoff?1.25 Transport of personnel or materialsfor construction, operation ordecommissioning?1.26 Long‐term dismantling ordecommissioning or restorationworks?NoYesYesNo changes in water bodies and land surface areanticipated as the site is more or less flat withoutmany undulations and will not affect drainage orrunoff.Transport arrangement will be made for staffcoming from distant villages/towns where theycommute for work.At the end of the life of the mine it is proposedthat area to be water filled and used forpisciculture as well as this water reservoir will besurrounded by tree plantations which will help inrecharging the ground water and can also be usedfor irrigation purpose.1.27 Ongoing activity during No No such works are envisaged

decommissioning which could havean impact on the environment?1.28 Influx of people to an area in eithertemporarily or permanently?YesLocals would be preferred. This would have apositive impact on the socio economic status ofthe people. Indirect employment opportunitieswould also be generated in the area from theproposed mine site.1.29 Introduction of alien species? No No such activity is envisaged.1.30 Loss of native species or geneticdiversity?No As a part of green belt development plan nativespecies that are suitable to that soil condition willbe developed.1.31 Any other actions? No Nil

2. Use of Natural resources for construction or operation of the Project (such as land, water,materials or energy, especially any resources which are non‐renewable or in short supply):S. No.Information/checklistconfirmation2.1 Land especially undeveloped oragricultural land (ha)2.2 Water (expected source &competing users) unit: KLDYes/NoYesYesDetails thereof (with approximate quantities /rates,wherever possible) with source of information dataThe area consists of essentially flat land. At the endof the life of the mine it is proposed that area to bewater filled and used for pisciculture as well as thiswater reservoir will be surrounded by treeplantations which will help in recharging the groundwater and can also be used for irrigation purpose.About 5 KLPD of water will be required for miningoperations including drinking, dust suppression alonghaul road/faces, cleaning, washing as well asplantation.Drilling & Dust Supression: 2 KLPDPlantation: 2 KLPDDrinking/Domestic: 1 KLPD2.3 Minerals (MT) No No minerals will be used2.4 Construction material – stone, No NAaggregates, sand / soil (expectedsource – MT)2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) No NA2.6 Energy including electricity andfuels (source, competing users)Unit: fuel (MT), energy (MW)2.7 Any other natural resources (useappropriate standard units)YesNoDiesel would be used for mining operations.Electrical pump for dewatering from pit.NA3. Use, storage, transport, handling or production of substances or materials, which could beharmful to human health or the environment or raise concerns about actual or perceived risksto human health.S. No. Information/Checklist confirmation3.1 Use of substances or materials,which are hazardous (as per MSIHCrules) to human health or theenvironment (flora, fauna, andwater supplies)3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease oraffect disease vectors (e.g. insect orwater borne diseases)3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. bychanging living conditions?Yes/NoNoNoYesDetails thereof (with approximate quantities/rates,wherever possible) with source of information dataNANo effect envisagedStandard of living of population surrounding theproposed project area is likely to be improved

3.4 Vulnerable groups of people whocould be affected by the project e.g.hospital patients, children, theelderly etc.,NoNo effect envisaged3.5 Any other causes Nil Nil4. Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or decommissioning (MT/month)S. No. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/NoDetails thereof (with approximate quantities/rates,wherever possible) with source of information data4.1 Soil, overburden or mine wastes No It has already been mentioned that the limestone(minor mineral) is covered with alluvial soil. There isno material which can be called as waste rock.4.2 Municipal wasteNo Nil(domestic and/or commercialwastes)4.3 Hazardous wastesNo Nil(As per Hazardous WasteManagement Rules)4.4 Other industrial process wastes No NA4.5 Surplus product No NA4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from No NAeffluent treatment4.7 Construction or demolition wastes No NA4.8 Redundant machinery or No Nilequipment4.9 Contaminated soils or other No Nilmaterials4.10 Agricultural wastes No NA4.11 Other solid wastes No Nil

5. Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air (Kg/hr)S. No. Information/ChecklistconfirmationYes/NoDetails thereof (with approximate quantities/rates,wherever possible) with source of information data5.1 Emissions from combustion of fossilfuels from stationary or mobilesources5.2 Emissions from productionprocesses5.3 Emissions from materials handlingincluding storage or transport5.4 Emissions from constructionactivities including plant andequipment5.5 Dust or odors from handling ofmaterials including constructionmaterials, sewage and waste5.6 Emissions from incineration of Nowaste5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in No Not applicableopen air (e.g. slash materials,construction debris)5.8 Emission from any other sources No Nil6. Generation of Noise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat:S. No. Information/Checklistconfirmation6.1 From operation of equipmente.g. engines, ventilation plant,crushersYesYesYesNoYesYes/No6.2 From industrial or similar processes No Not applicableYes6.3 From construction or demolition No NAThe emission of SOx and NOx may be due to use ofdiesel operated Dumper/Truck etc. The bettermaintanence of equipmqnt will help to reduce suchemissions and maintain below permissible limit.Dust will be suppressed by water sprinkler & wetdrillingThe emission of SOx and NOx may be due to use ofdiesel operated Dumper/Truck etc. The bettermaintanence of equipment will help to reduce suchemissions and maintain below permissible limit. Thefugitive emission on haul road will be suppressed bywater spray.NilDust will be generated during drilling, blasting, andloading as well as the crusher which has beenalready installed within the lease area. Dustsuppression will be done by sprinkling of water.Not applicableDetails thereof (with approximate quantities/rates,wherever possible) with source of information datawith source of information dataThere is likely hood of some increase in noise due tooperation of machinery like dumpers generates highnoise level at source ranges from 80‐90 decibles.However persons working just close to machines willbe provided with ear plugs/ear muffs for furtherprotection.Vibrations due to blasting will be reduced by use ofcontrolled blasting technique.6.4 From blasting or piling Yes Blasting will be done for the mining of limestone

6.5 From construction or operationaltraffic6.6 From lighting or cooling systems No Not applicable6.7 From any other sources No Not applicableYes(minor mineral) which may generate some noise.Controlled blasting technique will reduce the noiseand vibration to considerable extent.During vehicular movement, the noise is likely to bein the range of 50‐55 dBA which is intermittent/slowprocess.7. Risks of contamination of land or water from releases of pollutants into the ground or intosewers, surface waters, groundwater, coastal waters or the sea:S. No. Information/Checklistconfirmation7.1 From handling, storage, use orspillage of hazardous materials7.2 From discharge of sewage or othereffluents to water or the land(expected mode and place ofdischarge)Yes/NoNoNoDetails thereof (with approximate quantities/rates,wherever possible) with source of information dataNot applicableNot applicable7.3 By deposition of pollutants emittedto air into the land or into waterNoDust will be generated during drilling, blastingandloading. Dust suppression will be done bysprinkling of water.The emission of SOx and NOx may be due to use ofdiesel operated Dumper/Truck etc. The bettermaintanence of equipment will help to reduce suchemissions and maintain below permissible limit. Thefugitive emission on haul road will be suppressed bywater spray.Impact referred above is localized, transitory andintermittent in nature and hence their effect onenvironment is insignificant.7.4 From any other sources No Not applicable7.5 Is there a risk of long term build upof pollutants in the environmentfrom these sources?No Impact of air quality is localized, transitory andintermittent in nature and hence their effect onenvironment is insignificant.No likely impact on surface water is envisaged.

8. Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which could affect humanhealth or the environmentS. No. Information / Checklistconfirmation8.1 From explosions, spillages, firesetc from storage, handling, use orproduction of hazardoussubstancesYes /No8.2 From any other causes No Not applicable8.3 Could the project be affected by No Not applicablenatural disasters causingenvironmental damage (e.g floods,earthquakes, landslides,cloudburst etc)?NoDetails thereof (with approximate quantities/ rates, wherever possible) with source ofinformation dataNot applicable

9. Factors which should be considered (such as consequential development) which could lead toenvironmental effects or the potential for cumulative impacts with other existing or plannedactivities in the localityS. No. Information/Checklistconfirmation9.1 Lead to development of supportingutilities, ancillary development ordevelopment stimulated by theproject which could have impact onthe environment e.g.:• Supporting infrastructure (roads,power supply, waste or waste watertreatment, etc.)• Housing development• Extractive industries• Supply industries• Other9.2 Lead to after‐use of the site, whichcould have an impact on theenvironment9.3 Set a precedent for laterdevelopments9.4 Have cumulative effects due toproximity to other existing orplanned projects with similareffectsYes/NoNoYesYesYesDetails thereof (with approximate quantities / rates,wherever possible) with source of information dataNot envisagedAt the end of the life of the mine it is proposed thatarea to be water filled and used for piscicultureaswell as this water reservoir will be surrounded bytree plantations which will help in recharging theground water and can also be used for irrigationpurpose.A better after use scenario which is likely to increaseaesthetic beauty of area in addition to benefit ofbetter water regime & greenery would set aprecedence for subsequent entrepreneurs whoventure such projectsA better planned and executed project will yield abetter result individually; which in turn will givebetter cumulative effect also.

III. Environmental SensitivityS.No.Areas Name /Identity1 Areas protected under international NILconventions, national or locallegislation for their ecological,landscape, cultural or other relatedvalue2 Areas which are important or Yessensitive for ecological reasons ‐Wetlands, watercourses or otherwater bodies, coastal zone,biospheres, mountains, forests3 Areas used by protected, important NILor sensitive species of flora or faunafor breeding, nesting, foraging,resting, over wintering, migrationAerial distance (within 15 km.) Proposed projectlocation boundaryNot applicableRiver falls within the radius of 10 Km.Not applicablep4 Inland, coastal, marine or No Nilunderground waters5 State, National boundaries NIL Not applicable6 Routes or facilities used by the public NIL Not applicablefor access to recreation or othertourist, pilgrim areas7 Defense installations NIL Not applicable8 Densely populated or built‐up area Yes Tehsil – Bastar is at a distance of about 19 km(approx).9 Areas occupied by sensitive manmadeHospitals Within the radius of 10 Km.land uses (hospitals, schools, / Schoolsplaces of worship, communityfacilities)10 Areas containing important, high NIL Not applicablequality or scarce resources(ground water resources, surfaceresources, forestry, agriculture,fisheries, tourism, minerals)11 Areas already subjected to pollution No Nilor environmental damage. (thosewhere existing legal environmentalstandards are exceeded)12 Areas susceptible to natural hazard No Nilwhich could cause the project topresent environmental problems(earthquakes, subsidence, landslides,erosion, flooding or extreme oradverse climatic conditions)

"I hereby given undertaking that the data and information given in the application andenclosures are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and I am aware that if any part of thedata and information submitted is found to be false or misleading at any stage, the project willbe rejected and clearance give, if any to the project will be revoked at our risk and cost."Date:AddressPlace:Signature of the applicantWith Name and Full(Project Proponent/Authorized Signatory)

Proposed Terms of Reference for EIA studiesBASELINE DATA COLLECTION:AMBIENT AIR QUALITY BASELINE DATA WILL BE COLLECTED FROM THE PROPOSED SITE. A STUDY AREA OF 10 KM RADIUS HAS BEEN CHOSEN. 5 NOS. OF SAMPLING STATIONS HAVE BEEN CHOSEN BASED ON PREDOMINANT WIND DIRECTION,UPWIND DIRECTION, CROSS WIND DIRECTION, RURAL AREA REPRESENTATION AND URBAN AREAREPRESENTATION PARAMETERS MONITORED ARE RPM, SPM, SO2, NOX FREQUENCY OF MONITORING 2 DAYS A WEEK FOR 3 MONTHS AFTER MONSOON SEASONWATER QUALITY GROUND WATER QUALITY WILL BE MONITORED AT 5 LOCATIONS WITHIN THE STUDY AREA GROUND WATER QUALITY WILL BE MONITORED FOR PARAMETERS AS PER IS: 10500 SURFACE WATER QUALITY WILL BE MONITORED AT ONE LOCATION AND ANALYZED FOR VARIOUSPARAMETERS.NOISE LEVELS NOISE LEVELS WILL BE MONITORED (DAY TIME & NIGHT TIME) AT 10 LOCATIONS WITH IN THE STUDYAREA.MICRO METEOROLOGICAL DATA WIND DIRECTION, WIND SPEED, TEMPERATURE, RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND RAINFALL, CLOUD COVER WILL BE MONITORED ON HOURLY BASIS FOR ONE SEASON.SOCIO‐ECONOMIC DETAILS SOCIO ECONOMIC DETAILS OF PEOPLE IN THE STUDY AREA WILL BE COLLECTED.FLORA & FAUNA LIST OF FLORA & FAUNA IN THE STUDY AREA WILL BE COLLECTED.PREDICTION OF IMPACTS PREDICTION OF GLC’S OR SPM, SO2 & NOX, USING AIR QUALITY MODEL FINDING OUT THE NET RESULTANT GLC’S BY SUPERIMPOSING PREDICTED INCREMENTAL RISE INCONCENTRATIONS OVER THE BASELINE CONCENTRATIONS AND COMPARING THEM WITH NATIONALAMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS. PREDICTION OF IMPACTS ON WATER ENVIRONMENT, LAND ENVIRONMENT, NOISE ENVIRONMENT,FLORA & FAUNA, SOCIO‐ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT PREPARATION ENVIRONMENT IMPACT STATEMENT COMPRISING OF AIR ENVIRONMENT, WATERENVIRONMENT, LAND ENVIRONMENT, NOISE ENVIRONMENT, FLORA & FAUNA, SOCIO ECONOMICENVIRONMENT.ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN AIR EMISSION MANAGEMENT INCLUDING THE CONTROL OF SECONDARY FUGITIVEEMISSIONS. EFFLUENT TREATMENT & DISPOSAL. SOLID WASTE GENERATION, STORAGE & DISPOSAL GREENBELT DEVELOPMENT PLAN RAIN WATER HARVESTING POST PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORINGYour’s Faithfully,For, Shri Nildhar(Authorised Signatory)