PROJECT DETAILS. Smt. Rajeshwari M.Viraktamath of Lokapur, Mudhol Taluk, Bagalkot Dist has a

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1 1 CHAPTER Introduction PROJECT DETAILS Smt. Rajeshwari M.Viraktamath of Lokapur, Mudhol Taluk, Bagalkot Dist has a mining lease M.L.No 2425, over an area of 2.78 Ha, in the Sy.Nos. 76/2, Patta Land in Naganapur Village, Mudhol Taluk, Bagalkot District, to mine Limestone & Dolomite Lessee wants to go for expansion of production from 5,000 tpa to 10,000 tpa of Limestone and from 10,000 tpa to 30,000 tpa of Dolomite, hence, this project needs Environmental Clearance. The mining development in the study area needs to be intertwined with judicious utilization of natural resources within the limits of permissible assimilative capacity. The Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is a valuable tool for resource management and conservation of environmental considerations can be conveniently & advantageously woven into the process of planning, implementation and operation of the project. Measures to enhance the quality of environment subsequent to mining are also incorporated in the EMP. The present Environmental Management Plan is aimed at ensuring sustainable development in the study area of the mining operations. The strategy is to control the pollution at the source to the extent possible, with the available and affordable technology, followed by treatment measures before the pollutants are discharged into the environment. As evaluated in the study area is not adversely affected with the mining activities however concerted efforts have been planned to integrated measures for improvement of the environment in the study area. The environmental attributes for which the management action plan is contemplated are Air quality, Water quality, Noise, Soil, Topography, Land use and the Socio economic status of the area. This Environmental Management Plan report has been prepared for submission to State Level Environmental Appraisal Committee/State Level Environmental Impact Assessment Authority constituted by MOEF for obtaining Environmental Clearance.

2 2 2. Purpose Of Environmental Management Plan Various purposes of the environmental management plan are; To support and implement development work to achieve environmental standards and to improve the methods of environmental management. To promote green-belt development. To encourage good working conditions for employees. To reduce fire and accident hazards. Budgeting and allocation of funds for environment management system. To adopt cleaner production technology and waste minimization program. 3. Status on Baseline Information The area is 1.7 kms NW of Naganapur. The lease area is situated in South at a distance of 0.25 km connecting Lokapur - Yadwad PWD Road. The lease area is 19 km from Mudhol, a Taluk head quarter. Bagalkot, the district head quarter is 45 km from the area. The nearest railway station is at Bagalkot which is at a distance of 45 kms from the lease area.the nearest airport is Belgaum, 100 kms. The nearest port is Goa which is 240 km. The nearest reserve forest (Kanasageri) is 0.1 Km East of the area and wild life sanctuary is near Dandeli which is 140 kms from the lease area. Topo sheet No. with Latitude and longitude: Topo sheet No 47 P/8: Latitude: N to N Longitude: E to E The topography of the area is almost flat and slope gradients in NE direction. The highest elevation is m towards SW and lowest elevation is m in NE above MSL. The dry agricultural land around the lease area is either agriculture or waste land. This type of small-scale open cast mining operations may not degrade the environmental conditions.

3 3 Water Regime The slopes are drained by nallas are outside the Lease area. These nallas flow towards NE and act as flood channel during rainy seasons. None of these are perennial. This area receives rainfall about 600 mm per year. The ground water table observed in this area is between 70 to 80 meters below the ground from the mining level. The area around the Mining operations is almost dry, barren & grazing with some vegetation & agricultural. Quality of the Air The quality of the air is polluted to some extent, however within the permissible limits, as JK & Katwa Cement Plants are nearby and the Lease area is surrounded by mines and crushers. However, there will be always good breeze from the adjoining open area. Climatic Condition The area enjoys arid climate. The hottest month is May and coldest month is December. The rainy season comprises of May to September. The temperature varies from 16 o C - 25 o C in winter to 30 o C-40 o C in summer. The weather is continued to be pleasant during November to march. This area receives rainfall of about 600 mm per year. Human Settlements There are no villages within the Lease area. Nearest village is Naganapur which is 1.7 km in SE direction, having total population of 1,102 and house hold population of 239. Public Buildings, Places of Worship and Monuments There are no public buildings, monuments or wild life parks in and around the area. No Places of worship and monuments in this mining area or near-by this place.

4 4 4. Land Environment Land area indicating that the area likely to be degraded due to mining, pitting, dumping, roads, workshop, etc. The annual production is 10,000 tpa of Limestone and 30,000 tpa of Dolomite in about 2.272Ha. The depth of excavation will not be more than 6.0 mts in the Plan Period. The excavated Limestone & Dolomite is sold to the customers. In this type of small-scale open cast Manual Mining operations, no township is planned and there are no other hazards generated. Reserves The reserve details for Limestone & Dolomite are as under: Limestone: Classification Limestone tonnes(t) Dolomite tonnes(t) Total Mineral resources 3,06,448 11,64,859 Proved Mineral reserves 2,33,830 7,24,253 Remaining resources 72,618 4,40,606 Mining An open cast, Manual Mining Method, will be adopted to operate the area. The annual production is 10,000 tpa of Limestone & 30,000 tpa of Dolomite. Loading is done manually. A bench height of 3m and a minimum bench width of 4m will be maintained with subbenches of 1.5 m each. Solid Waste The solid waste materials that are generated are inert in nature and will not result in to leaching of any substance or constituent. During the Plan period, about 10,525 tonnes of

5 5 waste will be removed/ excavated in the plan period, will be dumped in the lease area, in the area earmarked which needs 0.195Ha area and 3.0m height. Plantation will be made on the dump. Retaining wall and Garland drains will be made not allow any silt to go out. Afforestation Afforestation will be made in 0.025Ha for the plan period by phased manner by planting varieties of saplings along the lease boundary and along the approach road, in with the consultation of Horticulture and forest departments to maintain the green belt for balancing the ecological environment. Details of the afforestation program are given below: Afforestation Table Green Belt No.of Plants Year Approach Lease Boundary Dump Road Survival Rate 60% Saplings Local & fast growing plants like Honge, Neem, Badam etc.

6 6 CHAPTER-02 PRESENT ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS BASE LINE ENVIRONMENT Climate The area has a tropical climate. The peak summer will be in the month of May. Highest temperature of 40 C during May and lowest temperature of 30 C during May was recorded in this area and the rainfall in this area was about 600mm. Temperature This is one of the important factors deciding the dispersion of air pollutants due to factors like lapse rate, inversion etc. In the area, it is observed from the records that the temperature varies slightly in the month. Relative Humidity The presence of water vapor in the atmosphere affects the amount of solar radiation received and reflected by the earth. Water vapor serves to scatter or absorb radiation energy, and hence, humidity has a major influence on air quality. Generally the relative humidity observed in the area is moderate. Precipitation Precipitation serves as a cleansing agent for the atmosphere by removing Particulate matter and soluble gases in a process called Wash Out. The rainfall in this area was about 600m. Wind Speed & Direction Wind is one of the most important modes in the distribution, transportation and dispersion of air contaminants. The velocity of the wind determines the travel time of particulate to a receptor and the dispersion rate of air contaminants.

7 7 EMP study & Scope The objective of preparing an EMP is to provide mitigative measures for protection of Environment. In order to obtain a clear picture of environmental parameters, the studies were carried out inside the area (Core zone) proposed for mining. Based on the available information and monitoring carried out in the area for various environmental parameters EMP of the area is prepared. The EMP for the subject Applied area is undertaken as part of obtaining clearance from Environmental angle. Quality Of Air Mining operations involve Jack-hammer drilling and blasting. It is OTFM Mining. Drilling, blasting & loading of minerals, is a major contributor for affecting the air quality. Loading and transport of minerals generate some small quantities of dust, which again depend on factors such as the topography, nature of material handled and climatologically parameters like wind speed, wind direction and stability classification of the area viz location of buffer zone villages. The quantum of Mining operations is limited and hence there shall not be regular fugitive emissions. However, care will be taken to suppress dust by sprinkling water at all loading places, mineral dressing/stack yards etc. LOCATION : A 1 Mine Site Unit in µg/m 3 Parameters Results Li Limits Units M Methods Sulphur Dioxide (SO 2 ), 24 hours Nitrogen Dioxide (NO 2 ), 24 hours Particulate Matter size less than 10µm), 24 hours Particulate Matter ( (size less than 2.5 µm), 24 hours µg/m 3 Improved West and Gaeke µg/m 3 M Modified Jacob & Hochheiser(Na-Arsenite) µg/m 3 Gr Gravimetric µg/m 3 Gr Gravimetric Note : BDL = Below Detectable limit

8 8 Quality of Water a) Surface water: There seasonal nallah and tank existing nearby the Lease area, Precautions will be taken to avoid the wash-off from the mine to nearby nallah by construction of Check dams & retaining walls. b) Ground water: Ground water is unlikely to be encountered during the proposed period of working this mine. So any change in the ground water condition is ruled out. Ground Water Quality Data : Source-Borewell at Naganapur Analysis as per IS and APHA standards. Sl.No. Characteristics Acceptable Limits Permissible Limits Result IS IS Color Hazen units 5 15 <5 2 Odor Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable 3 Taste Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable 4 Turbidity NTU ph Value No relaxation Conductivity µ - mhos/cm Total Dissolved Solids mg/l Total Hardness as CaCO 3 mg/l Calcium as Ca mg/l Chlorides as Cl 2 mg/l Sulphates as SO 4 mg/l Alkalinity as CaCO 3 mg/l Magnesium as mg/l Nitrate as NO 3 mg/l 45 No relaxation Iron as Fe, mg/l 0.3 No relaxation Fluoride BDL Analysis as per IS and APHA standards. NS- Not Specified, ND-Not Detected, NA-Not Analyzed, C-Contaminated

9 9 Noise Level The noise level of the core & buffer zone is expected to be within the permissible Limits. Mining activity is likely to increase the noise levels at the loading points and jack hammer drilling locations. However, since, the workers will not be expected to be exposed to high levels of noise for considerable period of time, no extra precaution is proposed. Noise Level Status: Average Noise Level Monitoring Data during Day time Date : Sl. Time in hours Noise level in db No Lmax:61.5 Lmin:51.2 Leq:49.67 Standards to control noise pollution are as follows: Area Day (Leq db (A)) Night (Leq db (A)) Residential Commercial Industrial INFERENCE As per KSPCB Standards, Report Status:-Leq within Limits.

10 10 Land Environment The Lease area of 2.78 Ha is Patta land. The Lease area is proposed to be utilized for Mining and except for Mining the land is not used for any other purpose. The buffer zone consists of patta lands which are barren, agricultural & grazing lands. The major activity in the buffer zone is dry and whatever agriculture activity takes place is entirely dependent on rains. The crop includes jawar, maize, ground-nut, sunflower, etc.

11 11 CHAPTER-03 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN Introduction Mineral deposits are exploited for the sustained development of the country. But this economic activity is likely to cause some adverse impact on the environment and ecosystem of the area. Therefore, it is obligatory on the part of the Applicant to implement suitable control measures to mitigate the adverse impact of the various mining operations. After analyzing and study of the mining, it is found that the mining activity certainly will have little effects on the different environmental parameters as is evidenced in the earlier chapter. It is possible to control the deterioration of environment due to mining activity by adopting and monitoring few fixed practices as described in detail in this chapter. Climate The proposed Mining activities are not likely to contribute to any variation in the climate parameters of the region. The variations observed are on a regional scale and the control factors lie much beyond the small area considered for Mining. Hence, no management measures are needed and proposed. Air Environment The sources of air pollution in the region will be due to Mining and the related transportation activities. The meteorology of the area becomes an important parameter in environmental issues in the mining settlements. Suitable measures to protect the inhabitants and environment against the dust and fumes emanating from vehicular movements are required to be taken. The dust generated is from the mine haul roads and drilling/loading sites. It is proposed to take up mitigative measures in the form of sprinkling water in the sensitive areas and also create green belt along lease boundary to act as a dust barrier. The gaseous pollutants namely SO2 & NOx are below detection

12 12 level. As stated earlier the gaseous pollutants in and around the mine are well within the permissible limits. There is no likelihood of the concentrations exceeding the standards as there is very small quantity of dust emanating from the Jack-hammer drilling & blasting. There is no other factory or beneficiation unit in the Lease area. However, gaseous pollutants will be monitored as per the requirement. Dust Control The dust generated from Jack-hammer drilling is controlled by dust extractors; blasting dust will be controlled by muffling; dust from loading and transport operations will be controlled by water spraying. For these purposes water tanker fitted with sprayer will be used at haul road, etc. Sprinkling water on the roads by tanker will be practiced for dust suppression. Further the green belt proposed all round the Lease area will act as a dust filter and arrest the spread of air borne dust on to the nearby agricultural lands and villages. The office complex is also suggested to be surrounded by green belt, to arrest the spread of dust to the other locations. Noise Environment The haulage vehicles shall be maintained with proper lubrication, fitting of effective silencers and maintenance to reduce the noise. Workers are provided with earplugs to avoid the noise from the machineries. The proposed green belt around the lease area will help in reducing the noise level. Water Environment Water Consumption and Waste Water Management Water consumed for Consumption Discharge a) Domestic use b) Gardening. c) Industrial purpose KLD/day KLD /day 1.09(70%) NA NA Treatment units Provided Soak pit NA NA Final disposal point Land NA NA

13 13 It is proposed to use water for sprinkling over the roads for suppression of dust. The major source of water pollution in open cast mining is the surface run-off carrying the fine silt. The problem is prevalent mostly in rainy season. For this control measures by way of providing check-dams along the boundary of the project site & outside the Lease area, will be initiated and will be strengthened further. Lessee will also take up erection of retention walls along the dump toes, slopes & take up afforestation on the side of these retention walls to minimize the flow of silt. Drains will be constructed to channelize the water in loose soil areas to prevent erosion. Storm Water Management Check dams will be constructed to contain the surface run-off of the silt and sediments from the lease area during heavy rainy season. Garland drain around the mining will be made to divert the water from working areas. Land Environment The Dhanbad declaration on Environmental Management in Mining Industry states It is imperative that in order to ensure the continued and sustained progress of the mining industry in India, the environmental dimensions should be integrated into the planning, design, development, operation and working practices of quarry on scientific and rational lines, by the Governments and the industry in a mutually reinforcing manner. The land related Environmental Management Plan (EMP) has been presented here under two sections viz., Soil & Water conservation and Afforestation. Land Restoration/Reclamation Land restoration or reclamation of the area is very essential in any mining industry. Proper measures adopted during restoration will control most of the adverse environmental impacts of Mining and also improve the aesthetic beauty of the area. Due to the Mining activities in this area the profile of the ground will change due to formation of pits. At the end of the Mining operations, the pit will be rehabilitated. The pit will be

14 14 properly fenced and utilized as water tank for Agriculture as the Lease area is surrounded by Agriculture lands. Provision of Green Belt along the affected area Development of greenbelt around the project site-50 plants around the lease boundary, 25 plants along the approach road and 25 plants on the waste dump will be planted. The major pollutant is generation of dust. This is an effective way to check pollutants and their dispersion into surrounding areas. The degree of pollution attenuation by a green belt depends on its height and width, foliage surface area and density. The main objective of green belt is as follows: a. Mitigation of impacts due to fugitive emissions caused by vehicles b. Attenuation of noise levels c. Ecological restoration d. Creation of aesthetic environment Control on Soil erosion There is little or no soil production in the area. The soil, produced will be dumped along lease boundary on which plantation will be made Wild Life Protection: Presently, there are no wild animals spotted in the core zone. However, the practice of afforestation programme and other control measures shall bring greenery to the area and also the vegetation of mixed species and availability of water will form a natural habitat for these wild animals and helps in conservation of the flora and fauna of the area. Fencing & trenching of the lease area boundary shall be proposed as part avoiding entry of animals within the quarry/pits towards unauthorized entry & wild life protection.

15 15 Management of Socio Economic: As already explained in the earlier paras the mining industry will improve the economic status of the people and area. Continued Mining activities, will benefit the local people due to provision of more infrastructural facilities provided by the mining industry. Disaster Management Plan Disaster Management Plan is envisaged with a goal to prevent hazards and accidents at work places by careful design, operation, maintenance and inspection of the Mining machineries & equipments. All the Mining activities will be in accordance with the approved Mining plan and directives of Directorate General of Mines Safety. All the eligible employees will be sent to refresher courses from time to time on safety issues. The control measures will be adopted to take care of hazards/disasters that may occur during Mining operation. a. Safety awareness through competitions, posters & organizing safety weeks every year b. Fire fighting & first aid provisions will be provided in mines office & Applied lease area. c. All safety appliances to be made available to all the staff. d. Proper maintenance of haulage roads. Conclusions, Suggestions/recommendations To obtain Limestone & Dolomite an open castmanual Mining Method, will be adopted to operate the area. The annual production is about 10,000 tonnes/year of Limestone 30,000 tonnes/year of Dolomite. Loading of minerals is done manually. The suspended particulate matter getting airborne from the Mining activity gets dispersed in close proximity itself and settles down early. The noise levels due to the proposed Mining activity are also not of a higher order that calls for immediate corrective measures. There is positive socio-economic front in the surrounding region due to the proposed mining industry. The practice of afforestation scheme is a step in the right direction towards achieving ecological balance.

16 16 Suggestions/Recommendations Even though there is no perceptible impact from the Mining activity on the environment of the region, it is imperative that mitigative measures have got to be implemented on full scale for creating environmental balance and intern maintain the ecology of the region. The following suggestions/recommendations merit due consideration in this regard. As no control over wind can be exercised, the frequency of the dust suppression measures like constant watering of the haul roads shall be practiced. Afforestation as envisaged in the Mining plan is to be carried out so that it not only enhances the green canopy but also stop the spread of dust particles and air borne pollutants. Surface water conservation measures and groundwater recharge be given high priority. Environmental Monitoring-Financial Implications After an in-depth study of the Environmental Management Plan, the management may make estimates of expenditure on annual basis for the implementation of different environmental protection programme will be implemented as required. Capital Cost Sl.No. Activity Quantity Capital Cost/Yr.(Rs) 1 Toe wall for Dump 131m 2,62, Check dam for Dump 20m 40, Garland drain for Dump 200m 1,00, Garland drain around lease area 745m 3,72, Compound wall around lease area 735m 14,70, Siltation Pond 5x10m 1,00, Total 23,44,000-00

17 17 Recurring Cost Sl.No. Activity Quantity Recurring Cost/Yr.(Rs) 1 Afforestation/Green belt development 100 saplings 50, Water for Drinking, Dust suppression & Plantation 8.56KLD 8,56, Period Medical Checkup & PPE supplies Yearly 1,95, Environmental Monitoring Yearly 1,00, Fire Tracing & Fire Watchers Yearly 75, CSR Activities Yearly 1,00, Total 13,76, ************************

18 18 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR NAGANAPUR LIMESTONE & DOLOMITE MINE For M.L. No.2425 in 2.78 Ha, in Sy.No.76/2 Non-Forest, Patta Land, B-Category, Manual Mining, At Naganapur Village, Mudhol Taluk, Bagalkot District, Karnataka State of SMT. RAJESHWARI M. VIRAKTAMATH Lokapur

19 19 INDEX Chapter Contents Page No Project Details Present Environmental Conditions- Base Line Environment Environmental Management Plan LIST OF ANNEXURES 1 Environmental Monitoring Report