FINAL (AS PER EIA NOTIFICATION, SEPT 06)

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1 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR Environmental Clearance (AS PER EIA NOTIFICATION, SEPT 06) OF JUNA - KUNADA EXPANSION OC PROJECT (Expansion in Production capacity from 0.60 MTPA to 1.20 MTPA AND Increase in Mine lease area from ha to ha) Terms of Reference dated Prepared by: - December ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Limited Kasturba Nagar, Jaripatka - Nagpur

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3 SUBMISSION This Environmental impact assessment (EIA)/ Environmental Management Plan (EMP) has been prepared based on the Terms of Reference (TOR) issued by MOEF vide its letter no J 11015// IA.II(M) dated The copy of the TOR has been enclosed as Annexure I. This Environmental impact assessment (EIA)/ Environmental Management Plan (EMP) has been prepared after completion of Public Consultation/ Public Hearing on as per EIA Notification, 2006 by Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB).The copy of the minutes of Public Hearing is enclosed herewith as Annexure III.

4 CONTENTS SL.NO CHAPTER NO. PARTICULARS PAGE NO. 1. Compliance of TOR dated CTOR 1 to CTOR - 18 EIA/EMP Chapter I Introduction Chapter II Project Description Chapter III Description of Environment 4. Chapter IV Anticipated Environmental Impacts & Mitigation Measures 5. Chapter - V Analysis of Alternatives Chapter VI Environmental Monitoring Programme 7. Chapter II Additional Studies Chapter VIII Project Benefits Chapter - IX Environmental Cost 153 Benefit Analysis 10. Chapter X Environmental Management Plan Chapter XI Summary & Conclusion Chapter X1I Disclosure of Consultants Engaged

5 LIST OF PLATES SL.NO PLATE No. PARTICULARS 1. I Location plan of mine. 2. II Plan Showing main Drainage in Core & Buffer Zone(10 km radius) II A Land Use/Cover Map of Core & Buffer Zone through Satellite Imagery based on 2011 data 3. III Plan Showing main Features in Core & Buffer Zone(10 km radius) 4. IV Plan Showing main Features in Core & Buffer Zone(3 km radius) 5. V Topographical Plan showing surface contours 6. VI Quarry & Surface layout Plan 7. VI A & B Existing Cross - Sections 8. VII Post Mining Land Use Plan 9. VII A & B Post - Mining Cross - Sections 10. VIII Plan showing locations of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations LIST OF ANNEXURES SL.NO Annexure No. PARTICULARS 1. I TOR issued by MOEF vide letter dated (A I/1 to A I/7) 2. II Duly filled in proforma for appraisal of Mining projects (A II/1 to A II/38) 3. III Copy of the minutes of Public Hearing held on (A III/1 to A III/4) 4. IV Copy of approval of WCL Board (A IV/1) 5. V Authenticated list of Flora & Fauna (A V/1 to A V/16) 6. VI Compliance Report of earlier EC (A VI/1 to A VI/27) 7. VII Copy of CIL Environmental Policy (A VII/1 to A VII/10)

6 JUNA KUNADA OCP Expn. COMPLIANCE OF TERMS OF REFERENCE Ref.:- MOEF s letter no. J-11015//2012-IA. II(M) dated 23/03/2012. i) An EIA-EMP Report addressing the incremental impacts and management plan thereof would be prepared for expansion of Juna Kunada Opencast Coalmine Project from 0.6 MTPA to 1.20 MTPA rated capacity expn. in ML area from ha to ha based on the generic structure specified in Appendix III of the EIA Notification In addition, the status of compliance of the earlier EC for 0.6 MTPA project would also be attached. Compliance This EIA/EMP report has been prepared for expansion of Juna Kunada Opencast Coalmine Project from 0.60 MTPA to 1.20 MTPA rated capacity expn. in ML area from ha to ha based on the generic structure specified in Appendix III of the EIA Notification ii) An EIA-EMP Report addressing the incremental impacts and management plan thereof would be prepared for expansion of Juna Kunada Opencast Coalmine Project from 0.6 MTPA to 1.20 MTPA rated capacity expn. in ML area from ha to ha for the project specific activities on the environment of the region and the environmental quality air, water land, biotic community etc. through collection of data and information, generation of data on impacts including prediction modelling for 1.2 MTPA of coal production based on approval of project/mining plan for 1.2 MTPA. Baseline data collection can be for any season except monsoon. Compliance This EIA/EMP report has been prepared for expansion of Juna Kunada Opencast Coalmine Project from 0.6 MTPA to 1.20 MTPA rated capacity expn. in ML area from ha to ha based on the generic structure specified in Appendix III of the EIA Notification 2006 covering the impacts and Management plan for the project specific activities on the environment of the region and the environmental quality air, water land, biotic community etc. through collection of baseline data and information along with routine monitoring data in the existing project. iii) A map specifying locations of the State, District and Project location. Compliance The map showing the project location specifying the State & district has been attached in as Plate I. iv) A Study area map of the core zone and 10 km area of the buffer zone (1 : 50,000 scale) clearly delineating the major topographical features such as the land use, surface drainage of rivers/streams/nalas/canals, locations of human habitations, major constructions including railways, roads, pipelines, major industries/mines and other polluting sources. In case of ecologically sensitive areas such as Biosphere Reserves / National Parks / WL Sanctuaries / Elephant Reserves, forests (Reserved/Protected), migratory corridors of fauna and areas where endangered fauna and plants of medicinal and economic importance are found in the 15 km. area of the buffer zone should be given. Compliance The study area map showing core Zone and Buffer Zone (10 km) clearly delineating the major topographical features such as the land use, surface drainage of rivers / streams / Nalas / canals, locations of human habitations, major constructions including railways, roads, pipelines, major industries/mines and other polluting sources has been attached as Plate II.

7 There is no ecologically sensitive areas such as Biosphere Reserves / National Parks / WL Sanctuaries / Elephant Reserves, forests (Reserved/Protected), migratory corridors of fauna and areas where endangered fauna and plants of medicinal and economic importance are found in the 10 km area of the buffer zone. v) Land use map (1:50,000 scale) based on a recent satellite imagery of the study area may also be provided with explanatory note of the land use. Satellite imagery per say is not required. Compliance The land use map based on a recent satellite imagery of the study area with explanatory note of the land use has been prepared and the same is attached in the final EIA/EMP as Plate II A. The land is mostly agricultural land and there is no forestland involved in the project. vi) Map showing the core zone delineating the agricultural land (irrigated and unirrigated, uncultivable land (as defined in the revenue records), forest areas (as per records) along with other physical features such as water bodies etc. should be furnished. Compliance The map showing the core zone showing the proposed mining area has been attached as Plate VI. The land is mostly agricultural land and the same has been acquired. The additional land is already acquired and being annexed to this project for expansion purpose. There is no forestland involved in the project. vii) A counter map showing the area drainage of the core zone 2 5 km of the buffer zone (where the water courses of the core zone ultimately join the major rivers/streams outside the lease/ project area) should also be indicated as a separate map. Compliance The Topographical Plan of the site showing all the details has been enclosed as Plate- V and the features within 3 km with drainage has been attached as Plate - IV. viii) A detailed Site plan of the mine showing the various proposed break-up of the land for mining operations such as the quarry area, OB dumps, green belt, safety zone, buildings, infrastructure, CHP, ETP, Stockyard, township/colony (within and adjacent to the ML), undisturbed area and if any, in topography such as existing roads, drains/natural water bodies are to be left undisturbed along with any natural drainage adjoining the lease/project and modification thereof in terms of construction of embankments/bunds, proposed diversion/rechannelling of the water courses, etc. approach roads, major haul roads, etc. Compliance The Quarry & Surface layout Plan of the site showing all the details has been enclosed as Plate- VI. ix) In case of any proposed diversion of nallah/canal/river, the proposed route of diversion/ modification of drainage and their realignment, construction of embankment etc should also be shown on the map. Compliance No diversion of any nullah/canal/river is envisaged. x) Similarly if the project involves diversion of road / railway line passing through the ML / project area, the proposed route of diversion and its realignment should be shown. Compliance No diversion of any road /railway line is envisaged.

8 xi) Break-up of lease area as per different land uses and their stage of acquisition. Compliance The details are as given below Land Use Details For Expansion Opencast Project S.N. LANDUSE Within ML Area (ha) Outside ML Area (ha) Total (ha) 1. Agricultural Land Forest Land NIL NIL 3. Wasteland/ Govt. Land Grazing Land Surface water bodies Settlements Others (Worked out quarry void of erstwhile Chargaon OC) Total xii) Break-up of lease/project area as per mining operations. Compliance The details are as given below The total land involved in Juna Kunada OCP is ha. Out of this land, ha is as per approved EMP and now additional 141 ha of land (already in possession of WCL) in the adjacent exhausted mine i.e. Chargaon OCP is proposed to be annexed. Out of the ha of land earmarked for Juna Kunada CP ha is agricultural land and as on date ha has been acquired. The land is mainly cultivated or revenue land. This land is free from forest land and there is no village shifting involved. PROPOSED LAND USE PLAN DURING OPERATION OF THE PROJECT hectares of land proposed for the project would be utilized for different purposes to carry out the project operation as stated below:- S.N. Particulars Area in hectares 1 Excavation Area Infrastructure Worked out area of Chargaon OCP Main OB Dump Embankment Blasting Zone, Boundary adjustment and Raitonalization Total xiii) Impact of changes in the land use due to the start of the project if much of the land being acquired is agricultural land / forest land /grazing land.

9 Compliance : - The land use Pattern during the mine life will be as under: (Spread through the entire life of the mine) hectares of land proposed for the project would be utilized for different purposes to carry out the project operation as stated below:- S.N. Particulars Area in hectares 1 Excavation Area Infrastructure Worked out area of Chargaon OCP Main OB Dump Embankment Blasting Zone, Boundary adjustment and Raitonalization Total xiv) Collection of one-season (non-monsoon) primary base-line data on environmental quality air (PM10, PM2.5, SOx NOx and heavy metals such as Hg,Pb,Cr,As etc.), noise, water (surface and groundwater), soil along with one season met data coinciding with the same season for AAQ collection period. Compliance The baseline data has been collected for various environmental components such as, Air, Water, Noise and Soil for Expansion of Kamptee Deep O/C mine. Baseline data collection has been carried out within 10 KM radius from the boundary of the core zone during December 09 to February 10 (Winter Season). The statutory guidelines and practices with present norms for coal mine projects have been followed during the baseline data generation/ collection. The subject mine has just been opened and coal production is starting in the current year i.e The environment quality w.r.t. ambient air, water (both ground & surface), ambient noise, soil etc. was collected in the surrounding area during covering the buffer zone and the summarized details are placed below and the same job of of environmental dat generation including PM 10 & PM 2.5 for the year has also been initiated to be completed by February The report on receipt will be duly submitted to MOEF. However the one month data for PM 10 & PM 2.5 as completed has been given in subsequent paragraph. The wind velocity readings were ranging from < km/hr. Predominant wind was from North-East (NE) direction. The maximum temperature recorded was 26.5 C and the minimum was 12.5 C. The mean relative humidity was found to be 64.7% and no rainfall was recorded during the study period. Ambient Air Quality in Buffer zone SPM and RPM (PM 10) values are ranging from 111 g/m 3 to 189 g/m 3 and 37 g/m 3 to 83 g/m 3 respectively. SO2 and NOx values are varying between and g/m 3 respectively. All RPM, SO2 and NOx values are well within the CPCB norms.

10 Water quality in Buffer Zone The water samples (6 Nos.) collected from different water sources i.e. Wastewater, Surface & ground water etc. are analyzed as per procedures outlined in IS : 2488 / IS : 3025 / AWWA / APHA. At all locations, oil and grease, phenolic compounds, cyanides, sulphides and insecticides are found to be absent and all heavy metal values except Iron are found to be below the detectable limit. In general, water quality at six locations is found to be within the prescribed limits. Ambient Noise Quality in Buffer zone Mean Leq noise levels at day time and night time are ranging from 40.6 to 63.2 db(a) and 34.2 to 52.8 db(a) respectively in the study area. While comparing with IS: norms for acceptable outdoor noise levels in residential area (55 db(a)) in respect of buffer zone, the ambient noise levels were within permissible limits. Soil quality The soil quality of the project area appears to be good and would support vegetation after suitable reclamation / modification. PM 10 & PM 2.5 The details have been given in Chapter III. xv) Map of the study area (1: scale) (core and buffer zone) clearly delineating the location of various stations superimposed with location of habitats, other industries/mines, polluting sources. The number and location of the stations in both core zone should be selected on the basis size of lease area/project area, the proposed impacts in the downwind (air)/downstream (surface water)/groundwater regime (based on flow). One station should be in the upwind/upstream/non-impact/non-polluting area as a control station. The monitoring should be as per CPCB guidelines and parameters for water testing for both ground water and surface water as per ISI standards and CPCB classification wherever applicable. Values should be provided based on desirable limits. Compliance As directed a map showing study area (core and buffer zone) clearly delineating the location of various stations superimposed with location of habitats, other industries/mines, polluting sources has been attached as Plate VIII. The number and location of the stations in both core zone have been selected on the basis size of lease area / project area, the proposed impacts in the downwind (air) / downstream (surface water) / groundwater regime (based on flow). One station has been in the upwind / upstream / non-impact / non-polluting area as a control station. The monitoring has been done as per CPCB guidelines and parameters for water testing for both ground water and surface water as per ISI standards and CPCB classification wherever applicable.

11 xvi) Details of mineral reserves, geological status of the study area and the seams to be worked, ultimate working depth and progressive stage-wise working scheme until end of mine life should be reflected on the basis of the approved rated capacity and calendar plans of production from the approved Mining Plan. Geological maps and sections should be included. The progressive mine development and Conceptual Final Mine Closure Plan should also be shown in figures. Compliance The details of mineral reserves, geological status of the study area and the seams to be worked, ultimate working depth and progressive stage-wise working scheme until end of mine life has been reflected on the basis of the approved rated capacity and calendar plans of production from the approved Mining Plan in Chapter - II. Geological maps and sections have also been included as Plate - III. xvii) Details of mining methods, technology, equipment to be used etc. rationale for selection of that technology and equipment proposed to be used vis-à-vis the potential impacts. Compliance The details of mining methods, technology, and equipments to be used etc. rationale for selection of that technology and equipment proposed to be used has been discussed in Chapter II. xviii). Impact of mining on hydrology, modification of Natural drainage, diversion and channeling of the existing rivers/water courses flowing through the ML and adjoining the lease/project and the impact on the existing users and impacts of mining operations thereon. Compliance The detailed hydrogeological assessment has been incorporated in Chapter-III and the impact assessment has been incorporated in Chapter-IV alongwith hydrographs. xix) Detailed water balance for original and expansion project should be provided. The break up of water requirement for the various mine operations should be given separately. Compliance As desired the detailed water balance in the study area has been given in Chapter III. xx) Source of water for use in mine, sanction of the competent authority in the State Govt. and impacts vis-à-vis the competing users. Compliance Source of water in use in the mine is mine pumped out water. The area does not fall in the list of critical area of CGWA. As such no separate permission is required. The details of competing user has been given in Chapter III. xxi) Impact of mining and water abstraction use in mine on the hydrogeology and groundwater regime within the core zone and 10 km buffer zone including long-term modeling studies on. Details of rainwater harvesting and measures for recharge of groundwater should be reflected in case there is a declining trend of groundwater availability and/or area falls within dark/grey zone. Compliance The impact on ground water due to abstraction of mine water covering core and Buffer Zone has been discussed in detail in Chapter III & IV. The ground water in the villages in the buffer zone is being monitored every quarter and there is no declining trend observed.

12 xxii) Impact of blasting, noise and vibrations. Compliance The impact of blasting, noise and vibrations have been discussed in detail in Chapter IV. xxiii) Impacts of mining on the AAQ, predictive modeling using the ISCST-3 (Revised) or latest model. Compliance The impact of mining on the AAQ has been discussed in details in Chapter IV considering the baseline ambient air quality scenario as well as routine monitoring data of the existing project and it is anticipated that impact will be insignificant. The AAQ modeling using ISCST 3 has been carried out and the same has been incorporated in the final EIA/EMP in Chapter IV. xxiv) Impacts of mineral transportation within and outside the lease/project along with flow chart indicating the specific areas generating fugitive emissions. Impacts of transportation, handling, transfer of mineral and waste on air quality, generation of effluents from workshop, Management plan for maintenance of HEMM, machinery, equipment. Details of various facilities to be provided in terms of parking, rest areas, canteen and effluents/pollution load from these activities. Compliance The impact of mining on the various environmental attributes has been discussed in details in Chapter IV. xxv) Details of waste generation- OB, top soil- as per the approved calendar programme and their management shown in figures as well as explanatory chapter with tables giving progressive development and mine closure plan, green belt development, backfilling programme and conceptual post mining land use plan. In case OB dumps are essential, OB dump heights and terracing should be based on slope stability studies with a maximum of 28 O angle as the ultimate slope. Sections of dumps (ultimate) (both longitudinal and cross section) with relation to adjacent area should be shown. Project Original Project (ha) Expansion Project (ha) (balance life) Total (Mm3) Total waste generation (Mm3) Topsoil (Mm3) Total OB generation (Mm3) Total OB in Ext. Dump Total OB Backfilled (Mm3) Compliance The details have been discussed in Chapter IV. Sl.No Particulars Sanctioned Present Proposal Proposal 1. Total OB Excavation (Mm3) Total OB in External Dump(Mm3) Total OB in Embankment (Mm3) Total OB in decoaled void of Chargaon OC(Mm3) 5. Total OB be used in Juna Kunada OC for Link Haul Road (Mm3)

13 Project Original Project (ha) Expansion Project (ha) (balance life) Total waste generation (Mm3) Topsoil (Mm3) Total OB generation (Mm3) Total OB in Ext. Dump Total OB Backfilled (Mm3) (would be used for construction of flood protection Embankment) xxvi) Progressive Green belt and afforestation plan (both in text, figures as well as in tables prepared by MoEF) and selection of species (local) for the afforestation / plantation programme based on original survey / landuse. Compliance :-Stage-wise Landuse and Reclamation Area (ha) (expansion) S.N. Land use Present (1 st Year) 5 th Year End of Mine Life category 1. Backfilled Area (Reclaimed (in already (in already worked with worked out out quarry void of plantation) quarry void of Chargaon OC) Chargaon OC) 2. Excavated in Junakunada Area (not OC reclaimed / & ha in worked void) out quarry of 3. External OB dump Reclaimed with plantation) 4. Reclaimed Top soil dump 5. Green Built Area 6. Undisturbed area (brought under plantation) Chargaon OC) Nil (top soil proposed to be concurrently spread over embankment) (In Peripheral Area) (Projected for Future use for excavation, already worked out area of Chargaon OC and blasting Zone) (Cum 20.00) (Projected for Future use for excavation, already worked out area of Chargaon OC and blasting Zone) (Cum 30.00) (To be brought under plantation during closure period)

14 S.N. Land use category 7. Embankment ( plantation) Present (1 st Year) 5 th Year End of Mine Life (Plantation nil) (Plantation 17.00) (Plantation 34.00) 8. Area around buildings and (Plantation in infrastructure 0.50 ha) including internal roads TOTAL Stage-wise Cumulative Plantation SN Year* Green Belt External Dump/ Embankment Area (ha) No. of Trees Area (ha) No. of Trees Backfilled Area Area (ha) No. of Trees Others (Undisturbed Area/etc) Area (ha) 3.00 (Plantation in 0.50 ha) No. of Trees Area (ha) 1. 1 st Year rd Year 3. 5 th Year 4. End of Mine Life Post Mining/ Closure Total No. of Trees xxvii) Conceptual Final Mine closure plan, post mining land use and restoration of land/habitat to pre-mining. A plan for the ecological restoration of the area post mining and for land use should be prepared with detailed cost provisions. Impact and management of wastes and issues of rehandling (wherever applicable) and backfilling and progressive mine closure and reclamation. Compliance The details have been discussed in Chapter IV. Post-Mining Landuse Pattern of ML/Project Area (ha) SN Land use during Land Use (ha) Mining Plantation Water Body Public Use Undisturbed Total 1. External OB Dump 2. Embankment

15 SN Land use during Land Use (ha) Mining Plantation Water Body Public Use Undisturbed Total 3. Excavation Backfilled area of Chargaon (To be filled OC up from Navin Kunada OC) 5. Built up area & Avenue Plantation 6. Green Belt Undisturbed Area Total xxviii) Flow chart of water balance. Treatment of effluents from workshop, township, domestic wastewater, mine water discharge etc. Details of STP in colony and ETP in mine. Recycling of water to the max. possible extent. Compliance The details have been discussed in Chapter III. xxix) Occupational health issues. Baseline data on the health of the population in the impact zone and measures for Occupational health and safety of the personnel and manpower for the mine. Compliance The details are furnished below:- WCL has full fledged medical set up in all areas to check up and monitor all the Occupational diseases endangering the health of its preciuos workforce. The periodical medical Examinationfor all workman is compulsory as per Statute.It is carried out once in every five years for each and every worker and proper records are maintained and submitted to Directorate General of Mines Safety as it is a statutory requirement. In case of workers, above 50 years of age and employed in underground mine, this periodical medical Examinationis carried out every two and half years interval. In Pathakhera Area, under whose administrative control, the mine under consideration is being worked is no exception. All the statutory obligations under the Occupational health are strictly followed. Present set up of Occupational Health Services At WCL: WCL is having Occupational health committee at the corporate (HQ) level as well as at the unit (Area /Project level). At corporate level, the committee consists of the following: - Chief General Manager (Safety) Chief of Medical Services Periodical Medical Examination(PME) Incharge of HQ.

16 The committee scrutinizes the report of the area every quarter. At Unit level, the committee consists of the following: - General Manager (Operations) Area Medical Officer Area Safety Officer Periodical Medical Examination(PME) Incharge of Area. The above committee takes the review at area level every month. There are 11 hospitals having PME Centres in the hospitals. The PME Centres are well equipped with Spirometry (Lung Function test), Audiometry (for testing hearing impairment) along with the facilities for X Ray & other bio chemical tests. The details are as follows: - Periodical Medical Examination(PME) Centres 11 (Occupational Health Centres) Nos. of Doctors engaged in Periodical Medical ExamiNAtion - 11 Nos. of Doctors trained in Periodical Medical ExamiNAtion - 22 Nos. of X Ray machines (300 ma) - 9 Nos. of X Ray machines (500 ma) - 2 Nos. of ILO film Tests - 10 Nos. of Audiometer units - 7 (4 units are under process of procurement) Nos. of Spirometer units - 8 (3 units are under process of procurement) Nos. of Pathology Labs - 11 Nos. of X Ray technicians - 14 Nos. of Laboratory Technicians - 22 All the PME Centres are fully computerised. As per the Statute / Mines Act, 1952, all the workers are examined every five years and the disease profile is maintained in PME Centres in different colour codes as given below: - Yellow Card Hypertension Green Card Diabetes Red Card - Ischaemic Heart Disease Workers exposed to high decibel machineries i.e. more than 90 decibels and are found to have developed hearing impairment, are subjected to repeated audiometric tests. In suitable cases, as per the recommendation of the Apex Medical Board, the change of job is also suggested and implemented accordingly.

17 In addition, the Welfare Board of WCL time to time makes visits to different area hospitals & PME Centres so as take stock of the ground realities. xxx) Risk Assessment and Disaster Preparedness and Management Plan. Compliance The details have been discussed in Chapter VII. xxxi) Integrating in the Env. Management Plan with measures for minimising use of Natural resources water, land, energy etc. Compliance The EIA/EMP has been prepared accordingly. xxxii) Including cost of EMP (capital and recurring) in the project cost and for progressive and final mine closure plan. Compliance The details have been discussed in Chapter X. xxxiii) Details of R&R. Detailed project specific R&R plan with data on the existing socio-economic status of the population (including tribals, SC/ST, BPL families) found in the study area and broad plan for resettlement of the displaced population, site for the resettlement colony, alternate livelihood concerns/employment for the displaced people, civic and housing amenities being offered, etc. and costs along with the schedule of the implementation of the R&R plan. Compliance The details have been discussed in Chapter VII. It may be mentioned here that there is no resettlement of house oustees involved in the project. The land oustees involved in the acquired land has been rehabilitated as per the Company policy. xxxiv) CSR plan along with details of villages and specific budgetary provisions (capital and recurring) for specific activities over the life of the project. Compliance The CSR activities in the neighbouring villages viz. Kunada & Juna Kunada, Chargaon, Vijasan are being taken up through the neighbouring mines and the same will be supplemented by Juna Kunada OC Project. The CSR acivities are being taken up under the approved CSR Policy of the Company and provision is Rs per tone. The activities under CSR will include the following heads;- Development of communication/infrastructure Development of drinking water facility Development of health & Sanitation facilities Development of educational facilities. xxxv) Public Hearing should cover the details of notices issued in the newspaper, proceedings/minutes of public hearing, the points raised by the general public and commitments made by the proponent should be presented in a tabular form. If the Public Hearing is in the Regional language, an authenticated English Translation of the same should be provided.

18 Compliance The Environmental Public Hearing in respect of proposed M/s Juna Kunada Opencast Expansion Project, WCL, Majri Area, Tal. Bhadrawati, Dist. Chandrapur for enhancement in production capacity from 0.60 MTPA to 1.20 MTPA and increase in mine lease area from ha to ha was held on 13/07/2012, am at Samudaik Bhawan, Chargaon Ekta Nagar Colony, Tal. Bhadrawati, Dist. Chandrapur. The public hearing was conducted under the Chairmanship of Shri P.D. Badkelwar, Additional District Magistrate, Chandrapur (The representative nominated by District Magistrate, Chandrapur). Shri K.P. Pusadkar, I/C Sub Regional Officer, MPCB, Chandrapur was the Convener of the Public Hearing. Shri N.G. Nihul, Regional Officer, MPCB, Chandrapur was the Member of Public Hearing panel. Smt. Meena Nikhare, District Mining Officer, Chandrapur was also present during the public hearing. The public hearing started at am with the permission of the Public Hearing Panel. First of all, the Convener welcomed all present for Public Hearing. He told that, the Public Hearing is being conducted as per the provisions of EIA Notification dated 14/09/2006 and amended Notification dated 01/12/2009 of Ministry of Environment & Forests, New Delhi. He told that the project proponent received TOR (Terms of Reference) for this project from Ministry of Environment & Forests, New Delhi on 23/03/2012. Accordingly, project proponent prepared Draft EIA & EMP Report and submitted their application on 11/05/2012 to the Board requesting for conducting the Public Hearing. Accordingly, the Board has issued public notice on 10/06/2012 in Daily Lokmat (Marathi) and Daily Hitvada (English) stating date, venue and time of public hearing. The copies of Draft EIA/EMP and Executive Summary in English and Marathi were made available at the office of District Collector, Chandrapur, District Industries Centre, Chandrapur, Zilha Parishad, Chandrapur, MPC Board (HQ), Mumbai, Regional Office and Sub Regional Office, MPC Board, Chandrapur, Environment Department, Mantralaya, Mumbai, Tahsil Office, Bhadrawati and offices of the concerned Gram Panchayat namely Chargaon & Kunada, Tal. Bhadrawati for the knowledge of concerned. Also, through this notice it was requested to file their objections/suggestions within 30 days from the date of public notice to the Sub Regional Officer, MPC Board, Chandrapur. The Member Secretary, MPC Board, Mumbai has issued the Panel Order no. E-28 of 2012 dated 05/07/2012 for the Public Hearing. The Minutes of Public Hearing in respect of M/s Juna Kunada Opencast Expansion Project, WCL, Majri Area, Tal. Bhadrawati, Dist. Chandrapur conducted on 13/07/ am at Samudaik Bhawan, Chargaon Ekta Nagar Colony, Tal. Bhadrawati, Dist. Chandrapur.

19 S.N. Comments / Suggestions of Participants WCL s Reply 1 Shri Madhukar Bhaurao Nagapure (Juna Kunada) stated that WCL authorities assured that whatever facilities required at Juna Kunada will be provided but the same has not been fulfilled. Employments were given to few people and rest are jobless due to which their life became very difficult. He demanded that contract of different works should be given to co-operative society in the village. He requested to the Chairman to give justice to the villagers. 2 Shri Rajendra Wankhede stated that WCL should complete the work related to environment and asked about the plans of WCL to make the healthy atmosphere around coal mines and to control the pollution from mine. 3 Shri Rangnath Ganpati Awari (Ex Sarpanch, Juna Kunada) stated that before opening of Juna Kunada Project, land compensation was given in lieu of employment and requested to take back the compensation and give employments to affected persons. 4 Shri Uday Gundawar stated that he is working at underground mine of WCL since 1 ½ year and demanded for posting at opencast mine. 5 Shri Sudhir Udhavrao Satpute (Vijasan) put the demands as below:- Coalmines of WCL Majri Area are situated adjacent to river. Due to vicinity of mine, water level of the river is going down and river water is getting polluted. Water is being supplied to Bhadrawati town from Chargaon and he suggested that WCL should check water quality of water supply system of Bhadrawati town and to take necessary action for filtration of water, if needed. Plantation done by WCL on OB dumps should be useful for the villagers. Only those species of plants should be planted which are useful to the villagers and cattle. So that question of fodder is resolved. Closed mines should be filled by soil and land should be returned to the farmers. All the civic amenities should be provided at the rehabilitation site of Navin Kunada village. Proper land for community latrine should be provided at rehabilitation site. WCL has initiated proposal for expansion of Shri Zakir Hussain (Area Planning Officer, WCL Majri Area) replied the queries as below:- The public hearing has been conducted for the expansion of Juna Kunada mine. WCL is not going to acquire any land for the expansion of this project. Every year plantation work is carried out by WCL and different species of plants are planted which suits the local environment. People are getting benefit due to this plantation work. Every precaution is being taken for conservation of water. Regular water sprinkling is done for dust suppression by fixing sprinklers and deploying water tankers on regular basis. Mine water is treated at sedimentation tank before discharging to nearby river. Several developmental works are carried out every year in the villages under CSR programmes. All works are carried out as per the Government Directives. Compensation and employments are given to the land owners as per Government norms. Some cases are sub-judice and verdict is awaited. Points raised by the Trade Union representatives regarding dust suppression, necessary steps / parameters are already

20 Juna Kunada mine. WCL is getting huge profit from coalmines. But the farmers will not get any benefit from these mines as employment is also not given to their dependents. Land of some farmers is not acquired till date. Same land should be acquired at the earliest. 6 Smt Shobha Parkhi (Sarpanch, Kunada) requested for providing employment in lieu of monetary compensation paid earlier against the acquired land for Juna Kunada. She complained that WCL authorities didn t initiated action even after people submitted applications in this regard. 7 Shri Bandu Wasudev Dohe (Juna Kunada) stated that he has no objection for expansion of this project. 8 Shri Deepak Dongarwar (Majri) stated that villagers are benefited due to mining projects. Eligible people got employment and sufficient compensation has also been given by WCL. Several welfare activities in the affected villages are carried out by WCL under CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) programmes. He showed his support to the expansion project. 9 Shri Manohar Makode (Majri) stated that land should be given for mining projects as such projects are necessary for nation s development. He added that employments will be given by WCL to the eligible persons as per rules and medical facility will also provided to all the family members. He showed his support to the expansion project. 10 Shri Suresh Datarkar (Juna Kunada) stated that proposed project will create employment opportunities for the locals. He demanded for provision of welfare fund to Rs. 5 per ton of coal for the development of the people. He showed his support for the early start of mine and developmental works in villages. 11 Shri K.P. Bansode complained that affected people often didn t get employment in WCL and demanded that WCL being a Government Sector should follow Government Policies in this regard. He said that WCL should follow the commitments regarding tree plantation on open places. And on OB dumps. He demanded for proper arrangement for dust suppression to control emission due to transportation and suitable compensation / employment to affected farmers. implemented. Vijasan village comes under jurisdiction of Bhadrawati Municipal Council and hence decision regarding land for community latrine is to be taken by Municipal Council. WCL has already paid tax to the Bhadrawati Municipal Corporation.

21 12 Shri Sudhir Satpute (Vijasan) stated that Vijasan village is rehabilitated by WCL and hence the facility for community latrine should be developed by WCL. xxxvi) In built mechanism of self monitoring of compliance of environmental regulations. Compliance: The inbuilt mechanism for compliance of all statutory requirements has been incorporated in Chapter IX. xxxvii) Status of any litigations /court cases filed/ pending on the project. Compliance: There are no cases related to environmental issues pending against this project. xxxviii) Submission of sample test analysis of Characteristics of coal this includes grade of coal and other characteristics ash, S and heavy metals including levels of Hg, As, Pb, Cr etc. Compliance The same will be incorporated in the final EIA/EMP. xxxix) Copy of clearances / approvals such as Forestry clearance, Mining plan approval, NOC from Flood and Irrigation Dept. (if req.) etc. wherever applicable. A) FORESTRY CLEARANCE TOTAL TOTAL ML/PROJECT FOREST AREA (ha) LAND (ha) Date of FC Extent of forest land If more than one. Provide details of each FC NOT APPLICABLE Balance area for which FC is yet to be obtained Status of appl. For diversion of forest land B) MINING PLAN / PROJECT APPROVAL Date of Approval of Mining Plan / Project Approval: Compliance : - Copy of Letter of Approval of Mining Plan/Project Approval: Attached at Annexure IV. xxxx) Corporate Environment Responsibility: a) The Company must have a well laid down Environment Policy approved by the Board of Directors. b) The Environment Policy must prescribe for standard operating process / procedures to bring into focus any infringements/deviation/violation of the environmental or forest norms/conditions.

22 c) The hierarchical system or Administrative Order of the company to deal with environmental issues and for ensuring compliance with the environmental clearance conditions must be furnished. d) To have proper checks and balances, the company should have a well laid down system of reporting of non-compliances/violations of environmental norms to the Board of Directors of the company and/or shareholders or stakeholders at large. Compliance Attached as Annexure VII. The following general points should be noted:- i) All documents should be properly indexed, page numbered. Complied. ii) Period/date of data collection should be clearly indicated.- Complied. iii) Authenticated English translation of all material provided in Regional languages:- Complied. iv) After the preparation of the draft EIA-EMP Report as per the aforesaid TOR, the proponent shall get the Public Hearing conducted as prescribed in the EIA Notification 2006 and take necessary action for obtaining environmental clearance under the provisions of the EIA Notification This EIA/EMP has been prepared after completion of Public Hearing and being submitted for obtaining Environmental Clearance. v) The letter/application for EC should quote the MOEF file No. and also attach a copy of the letter prescribing the TOR. Complied (attached at Annexure I). vi) The copy of the letter received from the Ministry on the TOR prescribed for the project should be attached as an annexure to the final EIA-EMP Report.- Complied and attached as Annexure I. vii) The final EIA-EMP report submitted to the Ministry must incorporate the issues in TOR and that raised in Public Hearing. The index of the final EIA-EMP Report must indicate the specific chapter and page no. of the EIA-EMP Report where the specific TOR prescribed by Ministry and the issue raised in the P.H. have been incorporated. Mining Questionnaire (posted on MoEF website) with all sections duly filled in shall also be submitted at the time of applying for EC. Complied.

23 viii) General Instructions for the preparation and presentation before the EAC of TOR/EC projects of Coal Sector should be incorporated/followed. viii) The aforesaid TOR has a validity of two years only. Compliance:- Noted The following additional points are also to be noted:- i) Grant of TOR does not necessarily mean grant of EC. ii) Grant of TOR / EC to the present project does not necessarily mean grant of TOR / EC to the captive / linked project. iii) Grant of TOR / EC to the present project does not necessarily mean grant of approvals in other regulations such as the Forest (Conservation) Act 1980 or the Wildlife (protection), act iv) Grant of EC is also subject to Circulars issued under the EIA Notification 2006, which are available on the MOEF website: &&&&&&&&&&

24 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR Environmental Clearance (AS PER EIA NOTIFICATION, SEPT 06) OF JUNA - KUNADA EXPANSION OC PROJECT (Expansion in Production capacity from 0.60 MTPA to 1.20 MTPA AND Increase in Mine lease area from ha to ha) DECEMber Prepared by :- ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Limited Kasturba Nagar, Jaripatka - Nagpur

25 1.0 General CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION Wardha Valley Coalfield is strategically located with respect to consumers in Western and Southern India and to cater to the demand of these consumers, several blocks with quarriable potential have been identified. Juna Kunada is one such block which is located about a km of Chargaon Opencast Project. Proposed Juna Kunada opencast project (capacity 0.60 Mty) has been planned in virgin Juna-Kunada block on the left bank of Wardha River which is a geological continuation of up-dip portion of Kolar Pimpri block which is on the right bank of Wardha River. Proved coal reserves upto 150 m depth (1:8 cut off ratio) are estimated to be Mt. Present report proposes to exploit about 5.70 Mt of reserves (including parting) at overall average stripping ratio of 6.76 m3/t upto maximum depth of 150 m. Detailed exploration of Juna-Kunada block was done by MECL. 29 boreholes (MWJK 1 to 29) were drilled during the period 1/11/89 to 3/5/90. Earlier during Jan-Feb. 88, CMPDI had drilled 3 boreholes (CMWK 1 to 3) in this area. Data from these boreholes are incorporated in the Geological Report on Exploration for Coal in Juna-Kunada Block published by MECL in March Drilling of three additional boreholes P1, P2 & P3 was suggested by CMPDI, RI IV to further confirm the incrop position and geological structure. Data from these three boreholes (P1, P2 & P3) have been incorporated in Geological Note prepared by MECL. Also, the structural changes based on two more boreholes (CMWKJ 1 & 2) drilled by CMPDI in December 96 have been considered in this final PR. It is proposed to club the residential complex of Juna Kunada OCP with combined township of Chargaon / Telwasa / Dhorwasa OCPs. The area is free from forest land and there is no village shifting involved in the project. Most of the area being below HFL (192.65) of Wardha River, it has been proposed to construct the flood protection embankment to protect the mine from flood waters of Wardha River. Based on this approved Project Report of Juna Kunada OC, the Environmental Clearance was obtained from MOEF vide its letter dated J /16/2003-IA.II(M) dated 10 th January, Now considering the demand of power grade coal it is proposed to enhance the production capacity of the mine from 0.60 Mty to 1.20 Mty(Peak) and also annexing the already acquired land of adjacent Chargaon (exhausted) OCP for better land management.

26 Ministry of Environment & Forests has issued Terms of Reference (TOR) vide letter dated As directed n the aforesaid TOR, this draft Environment Impact Assessment & Environmental Management Plan was prepared as per generic structure of the EIA Notification, 2006 submitted to Maharashtra Pollution Control Board for conduction of Public Hearing.The Public Hearing has been successfully completed on Now this final EIA/EMP has been prepared for submission to Ministry of Environment & Forests incorporating therein the minutes of the aforesaid Public Hearing and the compliance of the issues rose during the same. 1.2 JUSTIFICATION & LINKAGE It is observed from the long term production plan of WCL that Majri group of mines will have declining trend. Moreover, there is a general declining trend in coal production in WCL as a whole. In view of this, it is necessary to either open new projects or deepen the existing project to meet the increasing demand of coal. Juna- Kunada opencast project with capacity of 0.60 Mty and peak capacity of 1.20 Mty can partially bridge the gap between demand and supply of coal. Since the project would produce grade E coal, it would be linked to nearby power station, cement plant and other consumers already benefiting from Majri group of mines. 1.3 LOCATION & COMMUNICATION The proposed project is in Bhadravati tahsil of Chandrapur District, Maharashtra and situated about 135 km south of Nagpur. It is bounded by latitudes 20 deg to 20 deg N and longitudes 79 deg to 79 deg E and falls in Survey of India Topo Sheet No. 55 P/4. The existing all-weather approach to the project site is from Bhandak / Bhadravati town on Nagpur Chandrapur road by a partly metalled road upto Navin Kunada village which is about 1.8 km NE of the project. This approach crosses the main line of central railway at Vijasan. Nearest rail head is at Bhandak on the main line about 9 km from the project site. 1.4 PHYSIOGRAPHY & DRAINAGE The area has an undulating topography with altitude ranging between 180 m and m. A few seasonal nullahs flow towards South and West to join Wardha River which is the main drainage channel. High flood level of Wardha River as reported in the year 1979 New Majri Area is m. However, as per area s record due to heavy rains in 1994, the HFL has gone up from m to m. Most of the area of this block is below HFL of Wardha River.The area is covered by black cotton soil which is mixed with clay and sand. 1.4 CLIMATE :- The area is characterized by sub-tropical climate. The temperature during summer rises to as high as 49 o C but winters are generally pleasant with minimum temperature 8-10 o C. Average annual rainfall is about 1100 mm. Maximum recorded precipitation in a day is 146 mm in Baseline Environmental data has been generated.

27 1.5 SOURCES OF DATA This report has been formulated using various data from the following sources: Sl. No. Type of Data Sources 1 Mining and economic PR prepared by CMPDIL and parameters and other Field data received from Majri miscellaneous data Area, WCL. Environmental data including Routine monitoring data 2 meteorological data, air generated by CMPDI, RI IV, quality, dust fall rate, water Nagpur & baseline data quality and noise level data. generated in the immediate surroundings. 3 Socio-economic study & Land Census data & base line Socio - use/cover mapping buffer Economic survey is being done zone. by outside agency. 4 Flora and fauna Flora & fauna study done by outside agency. 5 Surface hydrology and CMPDIL, RI- IV, Nagpur. hydrogeology 6 Meteorological data Meteorological data 7 Land use/cover mapping core zone. generated by outside agency. As per State Govt. Record, data supplied by the concerned WCL area office.

28 CHAPTER II PROJECT DESCRIPTION 2.0 GEOLOGY 2.1 STATUS OF EXPLORATION Juna Kunada block was earlier explored by CMPDI by drilling 3 boreholes (CMWK series) and subsequently MECL drilled 29 boreholes (MWJK 1 to 29) and submitted Geological Report entitled Geological Report on Exploration for Coal in Juna- Kunada Block in March Three additional boreholes (MWJK 30, 31, 32) were suggested for structure proving and MECL submitted modified Geological Note. At the request of area authorities three more boreholes were drilled by CMPDI (CMWKJ 1 & 2). In all total 38 boreholes drilled with meters of drilling. The density of boreholes in the proposed quarriable area is 32 boreholes per sq. km GEOLOGY OF THE PROPOSED QUARRY Geological succession of the proposed quarriable area is as follows:- Formation Thickness Range (m) Minimum Maximum Soil / Detrital Mantle 3.00 (MWJK 8, 31) (MWJK 26) Kamthis 1.20 (MWJK 17) (MWJK 31) Upper Barakar (MWJK 7, 30) (MWJK 11) Middle Barakar (Coal seam including parting) (MWJK 3) (MWJK 14) Lower Barakar 2.11 (MWJK 28) (MWJK 15) Talchir (MWJK 15) STRUCTURE Strike & Dip Strike in general is North 30 deg. West to South 30 deg. East. The dip in general range between 1 in 1.9 to 1 in 3.5 due south west. Faults Six faults (F1 to F6) have been identified in the block. Out these faults, F1 is a major fault having throw of about 400 m due north and marks the dip side limit of the block.

29 Fault F4 & F5 are minor with throw varies from 2 m to 10 m. Faults F2, F3 & F6 are moderate with throw ranges from 2 m to 40 m COAL SEAM FORMATION Seam thickness, nomenclature, parting depth range, etc. In Wardha Valley Coalfield, one thick composite seam occurs almost in middle of Barakar formation. In Juna Kunada block, the same composite seam occurs (floor) at depth range m (MWJK 7) to m (MWJK 11). Table given below shows the details of thickness, depth range & parting between top section, bottom section etc. are as follows:- Particulars Thickness Range (m) Minimum Maximum Top Section 6.41(MWJK 23) (MWJK 27) Parting 0.84(MWJK 28) 1.98(MWJK 16) Bottom Section 5.33(MWJK 16) 7.18(MWJK 16) Depth (Floor) 30.54(MWJK 7) (MWJK 11) EFFECTIVE SEAM THICKNESS For opencast operation, carbonaceous shale bands thicker than 1 m are separately mineable and hence excluded for reserve estimation while shale bands Ash + Moisture % > 75 % are considered as obvious dirt bands. These obvious dirt bands more than 15 cms are also excluded for reserve estimation. The effective thickness of coal seam varies from m (MWJK 3) to m (MWJK 14). It is proposed to work top section and bottom section along with parting considering 0.05 m dilution at each contact point up to the depth of 150 m. QUALITY OF COAL The details of coal quality are as given below: a) Coal Quality (undiluted) (Top section + Bottom section) Moisture 7.20 % Ash % UHV Kcal/kg Grade E GCV 4920 Kcal/kg (Calculated) b) Coal Quality (undiluted) (Top section + parting + Bottom section) Moisture 7.18 % Ash % UHV Kcal/kg Grade E GCV 4868 Kcal/kg (Calculated)

30 c) Coal Quality (Top section + parting + Bottom section m dilution at each contact point) Moisture 6.93 % Ash % UHV Kcal/kg Grade E GCV 4640 Kcal/kg (Calculated) MINE BOUNDARIES DELINEATION Juna Kunada OC Project is enveloped by Wardha river on the flanks and the dip side, thus limiting the quarry boundaries on the three sides. The mine boundary fixed for quarry is as follows:- Rise Side 5 m seam thickness at sub crop Dip Side Up to 150 m depth line West Side After leaving a safety barrier of 20 m from embankment along Wardha River East Side After leaving a safety barrier of 20 m from embankment along Wardha River. 2.2 MINING STRATEGY SURFACE CONSTRAINTS ON MINE DEVELOPMENT The area is free from forest land and no village shifting is involved in this project. The only constraint in the block is that the most of the area is below HFL of Wardha River for which flood protection embankment has been proposed to protect the mine from flood waters.

31 GEO MINING CHARACTERISTICS The geo mining parameters of the proposed quarry are as under:- Geo Mining Parameters of Quarry S.N. Particulars Values 1 Quarry Area (ha):- (a) On Surface (b) At Floor Average Strike Length of Quarry (m) (a) At floor (b) At Surface Average Width of Quarry (m) :- (a) On Surface (b) At Floor Average Depth of Quarry (m) :- (a) Initial (b) At Floor Gradient of Coal Seam (a) Minimum 1 in 3.5 (b) Maximum 1 in Effective Seam Thickness (m) Average Thickness of OB (m):- (a) At Incrop Side Limit (b) At Dip Side Limit Average Quality of Coal (Grade) E (Including Parting) 9 Total Volume of OB including Access Trench and Batter and excluding Parting (Mm3) 10 Mineable Coal Reserves (Mt) 5.70 (Including Parting) 11 Average Stripping Ratio (m3/t) SELECTION OF MINING METHOD Due to the very limited width of quarry and also limited strike length with steep gradient, it is not possible to deploy Dragline, hence only Shovel Dumper combination has been selected and the mine is being worked with total out sourcing. Although the gradient of the seam (1 in 3.5 to 1 in 1.9) calls for horizontal slicing method of mining, it has not been proposed in this project as it would entail higher development expenditure due to high stripping ratio which a project of this size cannot absorb. Also, it is not feasible to work the seam with inclined slicing method and therefore combined slicing method with slices within the seam has been proposed. Thickness of parting within the seam being very thin (about 1 m), it would be very difficult to remove the parting separately with proposed method of mining

32 and therefore it has been proposed to mine the parting along with coal & parting has been added in mineable reserves. Production Programme as per the present Proposal is placed below:- Year Coal Production in Million Tonnes OB Excavation in Million Cubic Metre Total WASTE DISPOSAL TECHNIQUE Gradient of the seam being very steep (1 in 3.5 to 1 in 1.9), it is not feasible to do simultaneous backfilling. So, the excavated OB can be dumped on surface as external OB Dump thereby degrading land. Hence, to minimize the degradation of land, it has been proposed to annex the already worked out quarry of adjacent Chargaon OCP. This void of Charagon OCP is now readily available and can be used for direct dumping of OB from Juna Kunada OCP. In the earlier EC also, the dumping of OB in Chargaon OC was proposed but to the extent of only Mm3 and major portion (23.80 Mm3 out of total Mm3) was planned for stacking at the earmarked site of External OB Dump (balance marked for construction of flood protection embankment). Now on date, Juna Kunada OC has just started and Chargaon OC has got completely exhausted, as such decoaled void of Chargaon OCP is available for taking full load of OB right from the very beginning of excavation at Juna Kunada OC. Hence the present proposal does not envisage any external dumping (except for construction of flood protection embankment during the first year same as earlier sanctioned proposal with minor increase in quantity due to change in alignment and dimension as suggested by DGMS). Hence to accommodate the excavated OB from Juna Kunada by avoiding external OB Dumping, the void and surrounding area admeasuring 141 ha has been proposed to be annexed. Thus the present proposal not only avoids land degradation by way of external Dumping to extent of ha but also plans to reclaim -- ha of already degraded land.

33 The disposal of solid waste in the present proposal vis a- vis sanction proposal is summarized as below:- Sl.No Particulars Sanctioned Present Proposal Proposal 1. Total OB Excavation (Mm3) Total OB in External Dump(Mm3) Total OB in Embankment (Mm3) Total OB in decoaled void of Chargaon OC(Mm3) 5. Total OB be used in Juna Kunada OC for Link Haul Road (Mm3) The calendar Programme of solid waste disposal is placed below;- Year Total OB Excavation Disposal of OB in Mm3 in (Mm3) Embankment In the decoaled Simultaneous void of Chargaon dumping for OC link haul raod Total Project Original Project (ha) Expansion Project (ha) (balance life) Total waste generation (Mm3) Topsoil (Mm3) Total OB generation (Mm3) Total OB in Ext. Dump (would be used for construction of flood protection Embankment) Total OB Backfilled (Mm3) 36.11

34 2.2.3 LAND STATUS The total land involved in Juna Kunada OCP is ha. Out of this land, ha is as per approved EMP and now additional 141 ha of land (already in possession of WCL) in the adjacent exhausted mine i.e. Chargaon OCP is proposed to be annexed. Out of the ha of land earmarked for Juna Kunada CP ha is agricultural land and as on date ha has been acquired. The land is mainly cultivated or revenue land. This land is free from forest land and there is no village shifting involved. LANDUSE DETAILS FOR EXPANSION OPENCAST PROJECT S.N. LANDUSE Within ML Area (ha) Outside ML Area (ha) Total (ha) 1. Agricultural Land Forest Land NIL NIL 3. Wasteland/ Govt. Land Grazing Land Surface water bodies Settlements Others (Worked out quarry void of erstwhile Chargaon OC) Total PROPOSED LAND USE PLAN DURING OPERATION OF THE PROJECT hectares of land proposed for the project would be utilized for different purposes to carry out the project operation as stated below:- S.N. Particulars Area in hectares 1 Excavation Area Infrastructure Worked out area of Chargaon OCP Main OB Dump Embankment Blasting Zone, Boundary adjustment and Raitonalization Total

35 Stage-wise Landuse and Reclamation Area (ha) (expansion) S.N. Land use category 1. Backfilled Area (Reclaimed with plantation) 2. Excavated Area (not reclaimed / void) 3. External OB dump Reclaimed with plantation) 4. Reclaimed Top soil dump Present (1 st Year) 5 th Year End of Mine Life (in already (in already worked out worked out quarry void of quarry void of Chargaon OC) Chargaon OC) in Junakunada OC & ha in worked out quarry of Chargaon OC) Nil (top soil proposed to be concurrently spread over embankment) 5. Green Built Area (In Peripheral Area) (Cum 20.00) (Cum 30.00) 6. Undisturbed area (brought (Projected for Future (Projected for (To be brought under use for excavation, Future use for under plantation plantation) already worked out excavation, during closure area of Chargaon already worked period) OC and blasting out area of Zone) Chargaon OC and blasting Zone) 7. Embankment ( plantation) (Plantation nil) (Plantation (Plantation 17.00) 34.00) 8. Area around buildings and (Plantation in (Plantation in infrastructure 0.50 ha) 0.50 ha) including internal roads TOTAL

36 Stage-wise Cumulative Plantation (original and expansion for each column) SN Year* Green Belt External Dump/ Embankment Area (ha) No. of Trees Area (ha) No. of Trees Backfilled Area Area (ha) No. of Trees Others (Undisturbed Area/etc) Area (ha) No. of Trees Area (ha) 1. 1 st Year rd Year 3. 5 th Year 4. End of Mine Life Post Mining/ Closure Note Number of trees will be - Area X 2500 plants per ha. 2.3 SAFETY & CONSERVATION Total No. of Trees The project report has been drawn in conformity with the prevailing statutory provisions applicable to Opencast Mines. Most of the area of the block including excavation area of the proposed quarry falls below the HFL ( m) of Wardha River. An earthen embankment shall be provided all around the proposed quarry area working wherever natural ground level is less than m R.L. The top of the embankment shall have a reduced level of at least m and shall not be less than 30 m wide at the top. 2.4 Rehabilitation & Resettlement There is no village falling over the mining activity area and as such no resettlement of house oustees is involved. As indicated earlier, ha of tenancy land has been acquired and land losers are being compensated/ rehabilitated as per Company s Policy.

37 3.0 INTRODUCTION: CHAPTER III DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT Proposed Juna Kunada OC Expn. has been planned for expansion in production capacity from the just started Mine from 0.60 MTPA to 1.20 MTPA along with annexing of adjacent decoaled void of erstwhile worked out quarry so as to avoid external OB Dumping. In order to assess the quality of environment as existing at present before the start of proposed expansion OC in respect of ambient air, ground and surface water, ambient noise, socio economic scenario, flora & fauna, the baseline data has been generated during winter season of has been discussed below to get an overview of existing environmental scenario which will serve as a baseline. 3.1 SCOPE AND METHODOLOGY Preamble The scope of the study and the present report covers the detailed characterisation of the existing environmental status in the study area for major environmental components viz. micrometeorology, ambient air quality, water/waste water quality, noise level and soil quality. Micrometeorology As a part of this study, micrometeorology and microclimatic parameters were recorded by installing a meteorological station at core-zone. Data of wind velocity, wind direction, ambient temperature, relative humidity and cloud cover were recorded at hourly intervals in a day throughout the study period. Further rainfall also has been recorded and reported. Wind velocity and wind direction were recorded using cup anemometer and wind vane respectively. Ambient temperature was noted by wet and dry bulb thermometer. Relative humidity was measured from hygrometer and a self-recording rain gauge was used for rainfall data collection. Cloud cover data has been collected by visual inspection. Ambient air quality To assess the ambient air quality status, monitoring stations were identified on the basis of meteorology in the upwind and downwind direction as well as to represent the cross sectional scenario of the project site. Based on the production activities, the parameters chosen for assessment of air quality are Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM), Respirable Particulate Matter (RPM), Sulphur dioxide (SO2) and Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx).

38 Calibrated Respirable Dust sampler (with an average flow of m 3 /min.) was used for monitoring of SPM & RPM and a tapping provided in the hopper of the same sampler was utilised for sampling of SO2 and NOx with proper flow controller (1 LPM). A field laboratory for the purpose of calibration of equipment and standardisation of analytical procedures was also established. SPM & RPM were monitored on 24- hourly basis and gaseous pollutants on 8 hourly basis for 2 days in a week for 12 weeks as per the guidelines of CPCB / MOEF. Collected samples are analysed on the day of sample collection with the following procedure. SPM & RPM Ambient air laden with suspended particulates enters the Respirable Dust Sampler (RDS) through the inlet pipe of sampler by means of high flow rate blower (1.2 to 1.4 m 3 /min). As the air passes through the cyclone, coarse, non-respirable dust (size > 10 microns) is separated from the air stream by centrifugal forces acting on the solid particles. These separated particles fall through the cyclone s conical hopper and collect in the sampling bottle placed at bottom. The fine dust forming the respirable fraction (size <10 microns) of the Total Suspended Particulates passes through the cyclone and is carried by the air stream to the Glass Microfibre Filter Paper. The Respirable Particulate Matter (RPM) is retained by the filter and the carrier air exhausted from the system through the blower. The mass concentration (µg/m 3 ) of Suspended Particulate Matter (non-respirable dust and respirable dust) and Respirable Particulate Matter in the ambient air is computed by measuring the mass of collected particulates and the volume of air sampled. NO2 (Jacob & Hocheiser modified method) Ambient air is bubbled at the rate of l/min in an Impinger containing a solution of Sodium Hydroxide and Sodium Arsenate. The resultant Nitrite Ion is reacted with Phosphoric acid, Sulphanilamide and N-ethylene di-amine di-hydro chloride to form a coloured complex. The absorbance is measured in a Spectrophotometer at a wavelength of 540 nm. The concentration of NO2 is then calculated by using standard graph. SO2 (Modified West & Gaeke Spectrophotometer method) Ambient air is bubbled at the rate of l/min in an Impinger containing a scrubbing solution of Sodium-Tetra Chloro Mercurate. The resultant compex is reacted with P-Rosaniline and Formaldehyde to form coloured Para-Rosaniline methyl sulphuric acid. The absorbance of the solution is measured in a Spectrophotometer at a wavelength of 560nm. The SO2 is then calculated from standard graph. Water quality Water samples were collected and analyzed as per procedures outlined in IS-2488/ IS-3025 / AWWA / APHA. Sterilized bottles were used for collection of water sample for

39 bacteriological analysis, stored in icebox and transported to the laboratory for the analysis. Parameters like ph, Temperature, Dissolved Oxygen, Residual Chlorine, Conductivity, Free Ammonia, Total Hardness, Calcium Hardness and Magnesium Hardness were analyzed in the field while collecting the samples. MPN index of Coliforms are determined in the laboratory as per standard methods. Noise levels Ambient noise level measurements in four co-ordinal directions were carried out using CYGNET with windscreen during daytime as well as nighttime. Noise measurements were made at 1.5 m above ground and about 3m away from walls, buildings or other sound reflecting sources. The readings were taken at an interval of one minute for 30 minutes and mean Leq. values has been reported. Ambient noise levels are compared with Air quality standards in respect of noise for residential area. Soil quality To assess the baseline soil quality, soil samples were collected from identified locations in core & buffer zones using augers at depths 30, 60 and 100 cms. The samples were analyzed for chemical parameters like ph, EC, N, P, K and engineering parameters like textural class, bulk density, liquid limit, field capacity, wilting coefficient and available water storage capacity. 3.2 MICROMETEOROLOGICAL STATUS Rationale behind sampling Meteorological parameters are important factors in the study of air pollution. The transport and diffusion of the pollutants in the atmosphere are governed by meteorological factors. Factors like wind velocity, wind direction and atmosphericstability are known as primary / basic meteorological parameters since the dispersion and diffusion of pollutants depend mainly on these factors. Factors like ambient temperature, humidity, rainfall, atmospheric pressure, etc., are known as secondary meteorological parameters as these factors control the dispersion of the pollutants indirectly by affecting the primary factors. Thus, to assess the air pollution impact it becomes essential to collect the above-mentioned meteorological parameters in the project area. Micrometeorological and microclimatic parameters were recorded by installing a meteorology station in core-zone as it represents the prevailing micrometeorological aspects of the study area. During the study period, hourly reading of wind velocity, wind direction, temperature, humidity, cloud cover etc., were recorded and reported. Further daily rainfall has been recorded and reported.

40 3.2.2 Data presentation & analysis The micrometeorological data thus collected has been processed and analyzed as per standard procedures. The details are as below Seasonal wind distribution data. Season : Winter Wind Direction N Wind Velocity, Kmph (% Duration) < NNE NE ENE E ESE SE SSE S SSW SW WSW W WNW NW NNW Season The following is the summary of the analysis of the micrometeorological data collected at project site and its surrounding area.

41 Date Meteorology status Climatic conditions Winter season (01 st Dec th Feb.10) Predominant wind direction (from) NE Calm condition (%) Predominant prevailing wind range (Kmph) 5-11 Wind speed (m/sec) i) Minimum 0.4 ii) Maximum 14.0 Temperature ( C) i) Minimum 12.5 ii) Maximum 26.5 Relative humidity (%) (Mean) 64.7 Total rainfall (cm) - ABSTRACT OF METEOROLOGICAL DATA Wind Velocity (kmph) Min. Max. Predominant Wind Direction (From) Season : Winter Temperature ( o C) Min. Max. Relative Humidity (%) Average Atm. Pr. (mm of Hg) Rainfall (mm) Sky Appearance NE Clear ENE Clear NE Clear ENE Clear NE Clear ESE Clear NE Clear ENE Clear NE Clear SE Clear SSE Clear ESE Clear SE Clear NNE Clear NE Clear NE Clear NE Clear NNE Clear ESE Clear SSE Clear NE Clear NE Clear NE Clear SE Clear NE Clear NE Clear SE Clear ESE Clear SSE Clear NE Clear NE Clear

42 Date Wind Velocity (kmph) Min. Max. Predominant Wind Direction (From) Temperature ( o C) Min. Max. Relative Humidity (%) Average Atm. Pr. (mm of Hg) Rainfall (mm) Sky Appearance NE Clear NE Clear ESE Clear ENE Clear SE Clear SSE Clear SE Clear SW Clear WNW Clear SW Clear SW Clear ESE Clear SE Clear SSW Clear ESE Clear NE Clear NNE Clear ESE Clear ENE Clear ENE Clear NE Clear NE Clear NE Clear NE Clear NNE Clear ENE Clear NE Clear NE Clear ENE Clear NE Clear NE Clear

43 Date Wind Velocity (kmph) Min. Max. Predominant Wind Direction (From) Temperature ( o C) Relative Humidity (%) Average Min. Max. Atm. Pr. (mm of Hg) Rainfall (mm) Sky Appearance SSE Clear SE Clear NE Clear ENE Clear ENE Clear ENE Clear ENE Clear NE Clear NE Clear SE Clear NE Clear ENE Clear ENE Clear ENE Clear NE Clear NE Clear NE Clear SE Clear ENE Clear NE Clear ESE Clear NE Clear NE Clear NE Clear NNE Clear WNW Clear WSW Clear SW Clear SEASON NE Clear 3.3 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STATUS Preamble The principle objective of the ambient air quality monitoring is to assess the existing levels of air pollutants as well as the regional background concentration in and around the project area. Air pollution forms an important and critical factor to study the environmental issues in the mining areas. Air quality has to be frequently monitored to know the extent of pollution due to mining and allied activities. The ambient air quality monitoring was carried out at six stations. The monitoring stations were identified on the basis of meteorology in the upwind and downwind direction as well as to represent the cross sectional scenario of the project site. The monitoring network was designed based on the available meteorological and climatologically norms of predominant wind direction and wind speed of the study region.

44 The parameters selected for analyzing the air quality status are Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM), Respirable Particulate Matter (RPM), Sulphur dioxide (SO2) and Nitrogen oxides (NOx). As per the existing norms, air quality monitoring was carried out on 24 hourly basis for SPM & RPM(PM 10) and 8 hourly basis for SO2 and NOx samples for two days in a week for twelve weeks in the season. Details of Ambient air quality-monitoring stations SI.No. Location Name Location Code 1. Chalbeldi A1 2. Shivaji nagar A2 3. WCL colony A3 4. Wadgaon village A4 5. Nilapur A5 SPM and RPM (PM 10) values are ranging from 111 g/m 3 to 189 g/m 3 and 37 g/m 3 to 83 g/m 3 respectively. SO2 and NOx values are varying between and g/m 3 respectively. All RPM, SO2 and NOx values are well within the CPCB norms.

45 Location : WEEK I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI XII Chalbeldi (A1) AIR QUALITY DATA OF SPM, RPM & CO DATE SPM (24 Hrly) RPM (PM 10) (24 Hrly) Season twinter` Unit: µg/m Hrs Hrs Hrs SO 2 NOx SO 2 NOx SO 2 NOx 07/ / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /

46 Location : WEEK I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI XII Shivaji nagar (A2) AIR QUALITY DATA OF SPM, RPM & CO DATE SPM (24 Hrly) RPM (PM 10) (24 Hrly) Season Winter` Unit: µg/m Hrs Hrs Hrs SO 2 NOx SO 2 NOx SO 2 NOx 07/ / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /

47 Location : WEEK I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI XII WCL Colony (A3) AIR QUALITY DATA OF SPM, RPM & CO DATE SPM (24 Hrly) RPM (PM10) (24 Hrly) Season : Winter` Hrs Hrs Unit: µg/m Hrs SO 2 NOx SO 2 NOx SO 2 NOx 07/ / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /

48 Location : WEEK I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI XII AIR QUALITY DATA OF SPM, RPM & CO Wadgaon village (A4) DATE SPM (24 Hrly) RPM (PM10) (24 Hrly) Season Winter` Unit: µg/m Hrs Hrs Hrs SO 2 NOx SO 2 NOx SO 2 NOx 07/ / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /

49 Location : WEEK I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI Brahamani (A5) AIR QUALITY DATA OF SPM, RPM & CO DATE SPM (24 Hrly) RPM (PM10) (24 Hrly) Season Winter` Unit: µg/m Hrs Hrs Hrs SO 2 NOx SO 2 NOx SO 2 NOx 07/ / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / XII 24/ / In general, all RPM, SO2 and NOx values are found to be well within the prescribed limits of CPCB.

50 Latest data on PM 10 & PM 2.5 JUNA KUNADA OC, MAJRI AREA Latest data on PM 10 & PM 2.5 Data generated during November/ December, 2012 at four locations are given below:- (All values in microgram per cubic metre) WEEK DATE PM 10 (24 Hrly) PM 2.5 (24 Hrly) Station A1- Sub Station Chargaon (Buffer Zone) I Permissible Limit Permissible Limit / / II III 19/ / / / (All values in microgram per cubic metre) WEEK DATE PM 10 (24 Hrly) PM 2.5 (24 Hrly) Station A2- Pit Office Juna Kunada OC (Core Zone) I Permissible Limit Permissible Limit / / II III 19/ / / /

51 (All values in microgram per cubic metre) WEEK DATE PM 10 (24 Hrly) PM 2.5 (24 Hrly) Station A3- Borgaon Village (Buffer Zone) I Permissible Limit Permissible Limit / / II III 19/ / / / (All values in microgram per cubic metre) WEEK DATE PM 10 (24 Hrly) PM 2.5 (24 Hrly) Station A4- Pimpri Village (Buffer Zone) I Permissible Limit Permissible Limit / / II III 19/ / / /

52 3.4 WATER QUALITY STATUS Rationale behind sampling Any adverse impact or pollution consequence of water will have serious effect on the environment. Hence, it becomes important to assess the water quality periodically in the mining area. Thus, to assess the water quality, six locations are identified and samples (6 Nos.) were collected and analyzed for physico-chemical and heavy metal parameters. Bacterial examination was also carried out to find out the Coliform contamination (if any) at water sources. The water quality assessment has been made from the following monitoring stations ETP Outlet - W1 Mine discharge - W2 Borewell, Kuchna village - W3 Drinking water, Majri colony - W4 Sirna nalla - W5 After Confluence point of Sirna nall with Wardha river - W6 Data presentation & analysis The detailed water quality data generated are given in Annexure-III. The abstract of water quality status is furnished in Tables below:- Source Mine discharge GSR 422E Norms Source Ground Water IS Norms Source ph Waste water quality status Suspended ph BOD (mg/l) COD (mg/l) Solids (mg/l) Min. Max. Min. Max. Min Max. Min. Max Turbidity (NTU) Ground Water quality status TDS (mg/l) Total Hardness (mg/l) Iron (mg/l) Chloride (mg/l) Sulphate (mg/l) Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max ph Colour (Hazen Units ) Surface water quality status TDS (mg/l) Iron (mg/l) Chloride (mg/l) Sulphate (mg/l) Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Fluoride (mg/l) River IS: At all locations, Oil and grease, phenolic compounds, cyanides, sulphides and insecticides are found to be absent and all heavy metal values except Iron and Zinc are found to be below the detectable limit. In general, the water quality at all six locations are found to be well within the prescribed norms of GSR: 422E, IS: and IS:

53 WATER QUALITY DATA Location : ETP Outlet (W1) Date of sampling : S. No Parameter Unit Result General Standards for discharge of Effluents into Inland Surface water GSR 422(E) 1. Colour & Odour Pt-Co 9 & Odourless - 2. Total Suspended Solids Mg/l Particle size of suspended solids Shall pass 100% are passing Shall pass 850 micron 850 micron through 850 micron ISI sieve ISI sieve ISI sieve 4. Total Dissolved solids mg/l ph Temperature o C C above water temperature 7. Oil & Grease mg/l Total residual chlorine mg/l Nil Ammonical Nitrogen (as N) mg/l Kjeldahl nitrogen mg/l Free ammonia (as NH 3 ) mg/l Nil BOD - 3 Days at 27 o C mg/l COD mg/l Arsenic (as As) mg/l < Mercury (as Hg) mg/l < Lead (as Pb) mg/l < Cadmium (as Cd) mg/l < Hexavalent Chromium (as Cr 6+ ) mg/l < Total Chromium mg/l < Copper (as Cu) mg/l < Zinc (as Zn) mg/l < Selenium (as Se) mg/l < Nickel (as Ni) mg/l < Boron (as B) mg/l < Percent Sodium mg/l Residual Sodium Carbonate mg/l Nil Cyanides (as CN) mg/l Nil Chloride (as Cl) mg/l Fluorides (as F) mg/l Dissolved Phosphates (as PO 4 ) mg/l Sulphates (as SO 4 ) mg/l Sulphides (as S) mg/l Nil Phenols (as C 6 H 5 OH) mg/l Nil %survival 100%survival of fish of fish after 34. Bio-assay test after 96 hours in 96 hours in 100% effluent 100% effluent 90%survival of fish after 96 hours in 100% effluent 35. Manganese (as mn) mg/l Nil Iron (as Fe +2 ) mg/l Vanadium (as V) mg/l Nil Nitrate Nitrogen mg/l

54 Table Water quality data Location : Mine discharge (W2) Date of sampling : S. No Parameter Unit Result General Standards for discharge of Effluents into Inland Surface water GSR 422(E) 1. Colour & Odour Pt-Co 8 & Odourless - 2. Total Suspended Solids Mg/l Particle size of suspended solids Shall pass 100% are passing Shall pass 850 micron ISI 850 micron through 850 micron sieve ISI sieve ISI sieve 4. Total Dissolved solids mg/l ph Temperature o C C above water temperature 7. Oil & Grease mg/l Nil Total residual chlorine mg/l Nil Ammonical Nitrogen (as N) mg/l Kjeldahl nitrogen mg/l Free ammonia (as NH 3 ) mg/l Nil BOD - 3 Days at 27 o C mg/l COD mg/l Arsenic (as As) mg/l < Mercury (as Hg) mg/l < Lead (as Pb) mg/l < Cadmium (as Cd) mg/l < Hexavalent Chromium (as Cr 6+ ) mg/l < Total Chromium mg/l < Copper (as Cu) mg/l < Zinc (as Zn) mg/l < Selenium (as Se) mg/l < Nickel (as Ni) mg/l < Boron (as B) mg/l < Percent Sodium mg/l Residual Sodium Carbonate mg/l Nil Cyanides (as CN) mg/l Nil Chloride (as Cl) mg/l Fluorides (as F) mg/l Dissolved Phosphates (as PO 4 ) mg/l Sulphates (as SO 4 ) mg/l Sulphides (as S) mg/l Nil Phenols (as C 6 H 5 OH) mg/l Nil %survival 100%survival of fish of fish after 34. Bio-assay test after 96 hours in 96 hours in 100% effluent 100% effluent 90%survival of fish after 96 hours in 100% effluent 35. Manganese (as mn) mg/l Nil Iron (as Fe +2 ) mg/l Vanadium (as V) mg/l Nil Nitrate Nitrogen mg/l

55 WATER QUALITY DATA Location : Borewell, Kuchna village (W3) Date of sampling : Sl. No. Parameter Unit Result IS: Norms 1 ph Colour Hazen Units < Temperature o C Turbidity NTU Total suspended solids mg/l Nil - 6 Total dissolved solids mg/l Total volatile solids mg/l Dissolved Oxygen mg/l BOD - 3 days at 27 o C mg/l COD mg/l Oil & grease mg/l Nil - 12 Residual chlorine mg/l Nil Chloride (as CI) mg/l Flouride (as F) mg/l Nil Sulphate (as SO 4 ) mg/l Sulphide (as S) mg/l Nil - 17 Cyanide (as CN) mg/l Nil Insecticides/pesticides mg/l Nil Absent 19 Phenols (as C 6 H 5 OH) mg/l < Chromium (as Cr) mg/l < Copper (as Cu) mg/l < Selenium (as Se) mg/l < Arsenic (as As) mg/l < Barium (as Ba) mg/l < Cadmium mg/l < Nickel (as Ni) mg/l < Boron (as B) mg/l < Mercury (as Hg) mg/l < Silver (as Ag) mg/l < Lead (as Pb) mg/l < Zinc (as Pb) mg/l < Alkalinity to phenolphthalein mg/l Nil - 32 Alkalinity to methyl orange mg/l Iron (as Fe) mg/l Total Hardness mg/l Calcium (as Ca) mg/l Magnesium (as Mg) mg/l Total Nitrogen (as N) mg/l Nil - 38 Percent sodium % Coliform organisms MPN/100ml -0- Absent 40 Sodium (as Na) mg/l Potassium (as K) mg/l 18

56 WATER QUALITY DATA Location : Drinking water, Majri Colony (W4) Date of sampling : Sl. No. Parameter Unit Result IS: Norms 1 ph Colour Hazen Units < Temperature o C Turbidity NTU Total suspended solids mg/l Nil - 6 Total dissolved solids mg/l Total volatile solids mg/l Dissolved Oxygen mg/l BOD - 3 days at 27 o C mg/l COD mg/l Oil & grease mg/l Nil - 12 Residual chlorine mg/l Nil Chloride (as CI) mg/l Flouride (as F) mg/l Nil Sulphate (as SO 4 ) mg/l Sulphide (as S) mg/l Nil - 17 Cyanide (as CN) mg/l Nil Insecticides/pesticides mg/l Nil Absent 19 Phenols (as C 6 H 5 OH) mg/l < Chromium (as Cr) mg/l < Copper (as Cu) mg/l < Selenium (as Se) mg/l < Arsenic (as As) mg/l < Barium (as Ba) mg/l < Cadmium mg/l < Nickel (as Ni) mg/l < Boron (as B) mg/l < Mercury (as Hg) mg/l < Silver (as Ag) mg/l < Lead (as Pb) mg/l < Zinc (as Pb) mg/l < Alkalinity to phenolphthalein mg/l Nil - 32 Alkalinity to methyl orange mg/l Iron (as Fe) mg/l Total Hardness mg/l Calcium (as Ca) mg/l Magnesium (as Mg) mg/l Total Nitrogen (as N) mg/l Nil - 38 Percent sodium % - 39 Coliform organisms MPN/100ml -0- Absent 40 Sodium,(as Na) mg/l Potassium (as K) mg/l 10

57 WATER QUALITY DATA Location : Sirna nalla (W5) Sampling Date : Sl. No. Parameter Unit Result IS: Tolerance limits for Inand Surface water (Class C) 1 ph Colour Hazen Units Temperature o C Turbidity NTU 18-5 Total suspended solids mg/l 5-6 Total dissolved solids mg/l Total volatile solids mg/l Dissolved Oxygen mg/l BOD - 3 days, 27 o C mg/l COD mg/l Oil & grease mg/l Nil - 12 Residual chlorine mg/l Nil - 13 Chloride (as CI) mg/l Flouride (as F) mg/l Sulphate (as SO 4 ) mg/l Sulphide (as S) mg/l Nil - 17 Cyanide (as CN) mg/l < Insecticides/pesticides mg/l Nil Absent 19 Phenols (as C 6 H 5 OH) mg/l < Chromium (as Cr) mg/l < Copper (as Cu) mg/l < Selenium (as Se) mg/l < Arsenic (as As) mg/l < Barium (as Ba) mg/l < Cadmium mg/l < Nickel (as Ni) mg/l < Boron (as B) mg/l < Mercury (as Hg) mg/l < Silver (as Ag) mg/l < Lead (as Pb) mg/l < Zinc (as Pb) mg/l Alkalinity to phenolphthalein mg/l Nil - 32 Alkalinity to methyl orange mg/l Iron (as Fe) mg/l Calcium (as Ca) mg/l Magnesium (as Mg) mg/l Total Nitrogen (as N) mg/l Percent sodium % Coliform organisms MPN/100ml < Sodium (as Na) mg/l Potassium (as K) mg/l 64 -

58 WATER QUALITY DATA Location : After Confluence point of Sirna nalla with Wardha river(w6) Sampling Date : Sl. No. Parameter Unit Result IS: Tolerance limits for Inland Surface water (Class C) 1 ph Colour Hazen Units Temperature o C Turbidity NTU 15-5 Total suspended solids mg/l 4-6 Total dissolved solids mg/l Total volatile solids mg/l Dissolved Oxygen mg/l BOD - 3 days, 27 o C mg/l COD mg/l Oil & grease mg/l Nil - 12 Residual chlorine mg/l Nil - 13 Chloride (as CI) mg/l Flouride (as F) mg/l Sulphate (as SO 4 ) mg/l Sulphide (as S) mg/l Nil - 17 Cyanide (as CN) mg/l < Insecticides/pesticides mg/l Nil Absent 19 Phenols (as C 6 H 5 OH) mg/l < Chromium (as Cr) mg/l < Copper (as Cu) mg/l < Selenium (as Se) mg/l < Arsenic (as As) mg/l < Barium (as Ba) mg/l < Cadmium mg/l < Nickel (as Ni) mg/l < Boron (as B) mg/l < Mercury (as Hg) mg/l < Silver (as Ag) mg/l < Lead (as Pb) mg/l < Zinc (as Pb) mg/l Alkalinity to phenolphthalein mg/l Nil - 32 Alkalinity to methyl orange mg/l Iron (as Fe) mg/l Calcium (as Ca) mg/l Magnesium (as Mg) mg/l Total Nitrogen (as N) mg/l Percent sodium % Coliform organisms MPN/100ml < Sodium (as Na) mg/l Potassium (as K) mg/l 58 -

59 3.4.1 HYDROGEOLOGY OF JUNA-KUNADA OPENCAST MINE AREA INTRODUCTION The proposed Juna-Kunada opencast mine lies in Wardha Valley Coalfield in Chandrapur district of Maharashtra and is at a distance of about 7 km south-west of Bhadravati township (Plate-I) which in turn lies 135 km south of Nagpur. Wardha Valley Coalfield comprises one composite coal seam and this mine is planed to exploit the mineable reserve of 5.70 Mt. The mine life has been projected to be 13 years. The mine area has undulating topography with ground slope towards west and south-west. Coal mining is either by underground or opencast method. Both these mining methods create dis-equilibrium in environmental scenario of the area and disturbs the groundwater conditions in particular. In view of this, Environmental Management Plan (EMP) and its clearance are pre-requisites for any kind of mining projects. As a part of EMP, pre-mining hydrogeological scenario/parameters are to be established as datum lines and these parameters are to be monitored periodically during active and post-mining stages to assess the impact on groundwater regime/environment due to the mining activity and also to suggest suitable remedial measures to minimize the impact. In order to take up the above task, it is essential to know about the hydrogeological regime of Juna-Kunada OCM area. Hydrogeological regime of a geomorphic region is mostly controlled by three major aspects namely i) Topography ii) Geology and iii) Climate besides the groundwater and associated phenomena such as the mode of occurrence and movement of water, the direction and velocity of water flow, the rate and magnitude of fluid potential fluctuation, the quantity of water present in the formations i.e. conduit and storage functions of aquifers, the groundwater reserve, the recharge-discharge process, the infiltration phenomena, the interaction surface and groundwater, the type and change of chemical quality of waters in space and time etc. Generally, changes to hydrogeological regime occur temporarily at different phases of mining activity are as below : 1) The pre-mining phase represents a system that has evolved over a long period which is relatively unchanging set of hydrological and hydro-geochemical constituents existed. 2) The active mining phase represents a period of continued disruption and disequilibrium of total hydrogeological regime. 3) The reclamation phase represents a period in which the hydrological and hydrochemical system starts to adjust to the newly created conditions of reclamation. 4) The post-mining phase represents a period in which the system has to a major extent, adjusted to the post-mining conditions so that the rate of change in the groundwater system is small relative to phase 2 and 3. The following hydrogeological regime has been projected from the limited available data and may represent the existing hydrogeological set-up of Juna-Kunada OCM area.

60 GEOLOGY OF THE AREA: The formations within the mine area mainly belong to the Gondwanas which are overlained by alluvium and soil layer (Plate - III). One composite coal seam (Thickness m m) occurs in middle of Barakar formation which is overlained by Kamthis and alluvium in sequence as seen from the geological cross-section prepared at the central part of the quarry perpendicular to the strike of formations. The strike of the beds in general is N 30 0 W to S 30 0 E with dip of 1 in 9.5 to 1 in 3.5 due south-west. The following sequence of rock formations are encountered in the quarriable area. Formation Thickness range (m) Minimum Maximum Lithology Soil/Detrital mantle Black, brown clay & sandy soil Kamthis Yellow, brown, red, pink, purple ferruginous, fine to coarse grained sandstone with clay and occasional shale Upper Barakars Nil Greyish white, medium to coarse grained sandstone with disseminated garnets and interbedded with shale, carb. shales and thin coal bands. Middle Barakars Thick composite coal seam with intervening parting Lower Barakars Fine to medium grained, garnetiferrous sandstone and shales with thin coal bands. Talchirs Grey to greenish grey, splintry shale and very fine grained greenish grey sandstone The Juna-Kunada block is structurally affected by as many as 6 faults, out of which fault F1 is major one with throw of about 400 m and the throw of the remaining faults varies form 2 m to 40 m. The buffer zone is occupied by mostly alluvium (65% of the area) and the remaining area is covered by Talchir (20%) and Kamthi (15%) formations (Plate-I) under the soil cover of considerable thickness.

61 HYDROGEOLOGICAL SET-UP : Aquifers: Generally sand & sandstone horizons serve as aquifers and shale/clay acts as aquicludes in alluvium and Gondwanas respectively. The various hydrogeological units developed in the study area are in the following table. Sl. No. Type of Aquifer Depth range (m) Core zone Buffer zone 1. Unconfined Soil /alluvium Soil/alluvium and sandstone of Gondwanas 2. Semiconfined/ confined Beyond 25 Kamthi and Barakars Sandstone horizons & secondary porus structures in Gondwanas In the core zone (in the down dip of the quarry), Moturs comprising mostly clay/claystone with thin bands/lenses of sandstone are not recoginsed as aquifers and they act as separating media between Kamthi & Barakars thereby considerably reducing the scope of Barakars as potential aquifers though they are mostly arenaceous in nature. This total sequence in turn overlained by thick alluvium possessing high to moderate primary porosity and moderate infiltration factor (10 % to 20 %) thereby creating congenial hydrogeological environment. It can be inferred that the aquifers in alluvium and Kamthi formations in general possess moderate/high groundwater potential in the study area due to an added advantage of physical setting i.e. Wardha river encompassing on three side of the block/mine. Groundwater levels: To collect the representative groundwater levels in the study area, CMPDI,RI-IV has established a monitoring network with 38 dug wells/piezometers (hydrograph stations) spread over the buffer zone (10 km radius from the Juna-Kunada OC mine). Out of which 3 dug-wells (M-32A, M-33 & WN-5 ) are located in the core zone of the project area. Water level monitoring in these hydrograph stations has been done as per MoEF guidelines (four times in a year) during the period between May 04 and Jan 12 and data is furnished in Annexure-III. The location of dug wells is shown in plate-iv. The average water levels measured from the area in and around Juna-Kunada OC area are given below.

62 Pre monsoon period Core Zone m to m Buffer zone 3.20 m to m Post monsoon Core Zone 9.80 m to m Buffer zone 0.70 m to m Depth to water table in unconfined aquifer in general varies from 4.0 to 15.0 m.bgl in pre-monsoon season while it is from 1.0 m to 8.0 m bgl in post-monsoon period. Water table fluctuation in general is from 2.0 m to 6.0 m between the two extreme seasons. The water table configuration is mostly similar to that of topography but with reduced relief. The groundwater flow direction in the core zone is towards west and south-west while it has been inferred to be towards river Wardha in the buffer zone which is perennial in nature and controls the master drainage of the area. Relatively deep water levels and large zone of fluctuation are observed in south-eastern part of the area covered by Talchir formations. Water level trend: Hydrographs of two permanent observation wells fixed by CMPDI, Regional Institute- IV are presented below to assess the water level trends from May 04 to Jan 12. The water level trend of well No (M-33) situated in the core zone (at village Chargaon) of Juna-Kunada OC mine and about 500m SE of the mine indicates that there is no impact on water table as given in the following figures below HYDROGRAPH OF OB WELL (No M-33) AT VILLAGAE CHARGAON ABOUT 500 m SE OF JUNA-KUNADA OC

63 A rising trend in both post and pre-monsoon water levels has been also observed at the station Dhorwasa (M-32B) situated in buffer zone of Juna-Kunada OCM (about 4 km SE of the mine) it also indicates that there is no impact on ground water level as shown in figure below. HYDROGRAPH OF OB WELL (No M-32B) AT VILLAGAE DHORWASA ABOUT 4 KM SEOF JUNA-KUNADA OC TIMES IN MONTHS General aquifer parameters : No detailed hydrogeological investigations were carried out at Juna-Kunada OC mine area. However, the aquifer parameters evaluated by CMPDI in Wardha Valley Coalfield and Baranj block (nearest to study area) in particular have been considered and attributed for the study area. The projected hydraulic parameters of the aquifers in Kamthi & Barakar formations are as follows : Hydraulic conductivity - Kamthis m/day Barakar m/day Storage coefficient x 10-2 to 9.8 x 10-4 The tubewells constructed in Gondwanas and also borewells tapping different aquifers/formations cumulatively have registered moderate yield ranging from 2 LPS to 5 LPS. However, the borewells in Talchirs in general recorded low yield varying from negligible to 3.0 LPS with some exceptions of moderate yield due to secondary porosity and favourable physical setting. By judicious judgment of these facts and review of formation logs, the above parameters have been arrived from the wide range of regional values.

64 GROUNDWATER RESOURCES IN THE AREA : Groundwater recharge Rainfall is the main recharge source for groundwater. The study area receives an average annual rainfall of 1200 mm. Additionally, groundwater is also being recharged from other sources such as return flow from irrigation and mine pumped out (waste) water thrown on land/natural drains, etc. The replenishable groundwater recharge has been computed by rainfall-infiltration method in the absence of long term water table fluctuation data of different formations in the area. The rainfallinfiltration factor for alluvium/kamthi and Talchir has been considered to be 15% and 5 % respectively (GEC report-1997). The groundwater balance computation for this study area of 314 sq. km has been done as per GEC norms and is furnished below :- a) Recharge from rainfall : MCM Alluvium/Kamthis MCM Talchirs MCM b) Recharge from other sources : 3.03 MCM i) Irrigation return flow MCM ii) Return flow from mine pumped out (waste) waters of MCM MCM c) Gross groundwater recharge (a+b) : MCM Groundwater draft : The groundwater withdrawal is generally for domestic, industry and irrigation requirement and is quantified as under. Sl No. Purpose No./Area Water consumption per capita 1. a) Domestic (Human Population) b) Domestic (Animals) 2. Irrigation (for 120 days) Nos Nos. 70 Lit/day 20 Lit/day Total qty. of withdrawal (MCM) ha Lit/ha/day 2.16 Total : 5.26

65 In addition to the above, the working mines in the study area (1 underground mine + 11 open cast mines) are also pumping out groundwater continuously to keep the working faces dry for effective extraction of coal. An estimate has been made on the water pumped out from all the working mines and it comes to MCM. Thus, the total groundwater withdrawal in the area amounts to MCM Groundwater balance : i) Gross groundwater recharge : MCM ii) Natural discharge to drains & other losses (Approx.10% of item (i) ) : 5.20 MCM iii) Net annual groundwater availability : MCM iv) Allocation/ projection upto next 25 years for domestic & industrial use : 4.37 MCM v) Annual groundwater draft for all uses : MCM vi) Groundwater balance (Item iii-iv & v) : MCM Groundwater stage of development : Coal mining is the only industrial activity in the area. Besides this, groundwater utilisation is mainly for domestic and irrigation use. The level/stage of groundwater development computation in the present study is % which can be categorized as "Safe" with less than 70% value. As per GSDA and CGWB report of Chandrapur and Yavatmal districts of Maharashtra, the stage of groundwater development in Bhadravati and Wani tehsils in which Juna-Kunada OCM and its buffer zone located is % and 5.95 % respectively and classified as "Safe" category. Dynamic & Static resources : The dynamic and static reserves for the core and buffer zones are estimated by utilising the aquifer parameter mentioned at the head of 3.4. The opencast mine acts as large diameter well/ sink wherein all the aquifers overlying the working seam would be converted into unconfined state and the inflow to the mine is contributed from the saturated overburden formation i.e. multiple aquifer system. However the unconfined aquifer is the most affected in opencast mining area. The average mine depth of 90 m was considered as exploitable depth for static reserve estimation in core zone with an area of ha. The pre-monsoon water level is around 7.00 m. bgl. with an average fluctuation of 3.50 m. Whereas for the buffer zone with an area of Sq.km. ( ), the floor of unconfined aquifer (20.0 m) has been considered as extractable depth. The premonsoon water level (average) is about m. bgl and 7.00 m bgl in the area covered by Talchir and Alluvium/Kamthis formations respectively. The water table fluctuation is around 7.50 m and 3.50 m in the area occupied by Talchir and Alluvium/Kamthis respectively.

66 The dynamic & static resources estimated for core and buffer zones are as below:- Zone Dynamic reserve Static reserve Area (Sq.km) Water level Fluc.(m) Sy Potential MCM Area (Sq.km) Extractable thick. of aquifer below Fluc. zone (m) Sy Potential MCM r * * ** ** * Area covered with Alluvium/Kamthis ** Area covered with Talchirs WATER QUALITY: The groundwater quality in the area is being monitored regularly by CMPDI, an ISO company and the results indicate the groundwater and mine water quality in the area is potable and does not contain any toxic elements (Annexure-VI). Generally, the water quality is mostly alkaline in nature with ph value of 7.75 to 8.39 of potable quality with low to medium concentration of total dissolved solids (TDS) are to the tune of 460 mg/l to1220 mg/l. Normally, the coal mining activity does not induce any unwanted chemical or elements into the groundwater affecting the water chemistry except for total suspended solids (TSS); so it is expected that no serious pollutant will be observed in the mine discharged water. The mine water will be discharged onto surface after passing through the sumps and sedimentation tanks. Hence, no quality degradation of mine water is anticipated. MINE DRAINAGE/PUMPING: The entire quarriable area is covered by Kamthis varying in thickness from 1.20 m to 38.0 m below the soil/alluvium thickness of 3.00 to m (Average 20 m). These formations may possess moderate/high groundwater potential due to high/moderate porosity and further enhances restricts recharge to underlying formations/aquifers. The semiconsolidated Gondwana are mostly stratified formations underlying the Alluvium soil (Plate -I). The permeable beds (Sandstone horizons) act as individual hydrogeological units and develop multi-aquifer system. As such under these circumstances, the groundwater flow/velocity along the bedding planes is higher than across the plane. It is imperative that horizontal hydraulic conductivity is many folds higher than the vertical hydraulic conductivity.

67 The opencast mine acts as large diameter well/sink resulted in by cutting /extraction of different aquifer zones/formations overlying the working coal seam. As soon as depression / pit is created due to mine cut, the initial discharge is generally heavy due to concentration of flow to that region thereby creating depletion/draw-down in water levels in the surrounding area and the inflow stabilises due to partial desaturation. With increase in depth of incision, the semiconfined aquifer would also be exposed /punctured thereby the total system would be converted into water table condition and a cone of depression would be formed by the gravity drainage from different aquifer zones. In opencast mining, the unconfined aquifer is the most affected and the semiconfined aquifer is least affected. The mine effluent & influence is directly proportional to the mine area and depth. The groundwater inflow computation has been done by utilising the above mentioned aquifer and mine parameters. The classic Theis equation has been modified by introducing mine expansion rate and the groundwater inflow to the mine has been estimated to be around 8500 m 3 /day at the final quarry depth of 150 m. RADIUS OF MINE INFLUENCE AREA: In the opencast mines, the different aquifers overlying the working coal seam would be contributing groundwater to the mine by gravity drainage since they are exposed/removed at the mine. The anticipated groundwater inflow to the mine is to the tune of 8500 m 3 /day at the final quarry depth of 150 m. As such due to this pumping, cone of depression would be formed. The shape and extent of the cone would depend on mainly hydraulic conductivity and specific yield of aquifers, mine depth & area etc. Generally steep drawdown cone would be formed in poor potential aquifers thereby the influence area is to small distance and reverse is established in respect of aquifers with high hydraulic conductivity. The radius of mine influence area has been estimated for Juna-Kunada OCM by using Sichardt formula based on the above mentioned aquifer and mine parameters and works out to about 1100 m at final mine depth of 150 m. It may be appropriate to mention here that the presence of prominent boundaries/water bodies, faults and also interfringing of sandstone and shale beds may restrict the propogation of drawdown cone The anticipated mine induced impact may be confined to the area east of Wardh river only. Mine induced effect would be distinctly noticed within a distance of 500 m from the mine edge in the down-dip side and becomes milder/ insignificant thereafter. However the effect is limited/negligible in the up-dip side of the incrop zone due to shallow mine depth & area and further mine development is towards dip-side only. IMPACT OF MINING ON WATER REGIME: The mining activity creates dis-equilibrium in environmental scenario of the area and disturbs the groundwater conditions/regime in particular. The impact on water regime due to mining activity can be broadly classified as under:

68 i) Impact on topography & soil ii) Impact on surface water and quality iii) Impact on groundwater & quality A brief description/out-line on these aspects are given below: Impact on topography & soil: A local change in ground topography will be created at Juna-Kunada OCM due to mining operations such as open pit, embankments, dumps of overburden and coal etc. As a result, there would be marginal change in the drainage and surface run-off. During these courses, soil is more susceptible for changes due to erosion, leaching phenomena/process etc. Further the fine dust particles of coal & overburden may adversely affect the porosity of soils. Within the core zone area, cracks and loosening of soil would be resulted in due to mine and associated activities such as drilling, blasting etc thereby physical/texural changes would occur in soil/formations. This mine induced process increases the rate of infiltration and recharge. The studies carried out in Wardha Valley Coalfield have established that rainfall-infiltration rates have been increased by 100% (doubled) in the core zone area of opencast mines thereby increasing the scope of groundwater recharge. So also the back filled area may be a good media for high groundwater recharge due to high induced permeability. Further, the void proposed to be left out would store substantial quantity of rain water which can be utilised for domestic & agriculture use and also for recharging the groundwater source. It may be appropriate to high light the fact that temporary groundwater loss/deficit created during active mining stage would be compensated by these different means in the post mining stage so that the initial groundwater levels are regained to normalcy at the earliest for the utility of the area. Impact on surface water & quality: As mentioned earlier, there would be minor change in the ground topography and infiltration capacity/rate of soil/formation due to mining operations resulting in some local change in drainage pattern and surface run-off in core zone. It is established that high infiltration zone would serve as good media for high groundwater recharge and reduces the surface run-off considerably in the core zone. In view of this, the mine has to handle more water in the monsoon besides the additional contribution from the surface run-off from the catchment area. As such the surface run-off contribution to the natural drains from the mining area would be minimum thereby some minor change is expected in hydrologic regime of the river system. The surface run-off from the dumps of overburden material and coal and mine water discharge/effluent are laden with suspended particles of coal and other associated materials. These waters are collected by foot drains with stoppage arrangement and passed through sedimentation tank/pond. This treated water will be utilised for mine site requirement and the surplus would be utilised to supplement the water shortage for domestic & agriculture use of villages if required or discharged onto land surface/natural drains. Further, the groundwater quality is satisfactory/good (Annexure-VI) and its mixing is not going to adversely affect the quality of surface water.

69 Impact on groundwater & its quality: Mining is associated with groundwater problems, particularly when it is below water table. The impact of mining on groundwater is dependent mainly on mine and aquifer parameters, groundwater recharge-discharge process etc. In the opencast mining, the unconfined aquifer gets affected more whereas the semiconfined aquifers are least affected due to continuous gravity drainage and conventional sump pumping or advance dewatering schemes for efficient and safe working. As such, during this exercise, basically the water level is to be depressed/depleted below the working seam depth in which case large scale mine water pumping can not avoided. Consequently the mine dewatering would drain out some area around the mine with decline in groundwater levels. However, these mine induced effects are temporary. Further, the mine effluent would contaminate the other resources of water if discharged untreated. The expected mine effluent from Juna-Kunada OCM would be no different from the adjacent mine possessing almost similar hydrogeological sep-up. However, water the quality monitoring would be undertaken at the stipulated intervals immediately after the mine development start and continued during the mine life. Groundwater inflow and mine influence area have been estimated and the groundwater monitoring would be undertaken as corrective measure to avoid adverse effects. The mine discharge after passing through sedimentation pond / tank would be discharged onto land/natural drains with earthen cheek dam at suitable locations so that the groundwater gets additional recharge by the return flow. The artificial recharge by water conservation structures in mine influence area proper may not be a viable solution because of the reason that recharged water would drain to the mine at a faster rate due to the steep hydraulic gradients resulted in during mining activity. As mentioned earlier the mine impact may be for temporary period during mine life and the area would regain the normalcy/benefits in many ways by appropriate reclamation measures during post-mining period. However, the water shortage in the mine influence area would be supplemented from the treated mine water discharge for both domestic & irrigation use of affected villages if any.

70 AREA OF HYDROMORPHIC UNITS IN JUNA KUNADA OC - (314 Sq Km) 314 RECHARGE AREA AREA OF HYDROLITHO UNITS IN JUNA KUNADA OC (Sq. Km) TALCHIR ALLUVIUM/KAMP ALLUVIUM/KAMPTEE TALCHIR

71 MWWM - 5 CLOSED IN MOTUR AT MWWM - 4 CLOSED IN MOTUR AT MWWM - 3 COAL 20-00' MWM - 1 C MWWM - CLOSED IN MOTUR AT ' MWWM - 5 COAL MWWM - 9 C (19.26) TD TAL 18 M-18 7 TAL 20-00' 20-00' 79-00' O/C M-11 M-10 PALASGAON NAGLON MAJRI RS 195 TAKLI NALA CHALBARDI M-15 M-16B KILONI KANDOLI M-17A M-17B M-19 PATALA M-12 M-16A KONDHA M-22 M-21 MANORA 221 WN-2 WN-15 WADGAON WN-4 WN-3 KAJGAON SAWARLA NILAPUR 79-00' CENTRAL WN-6 WN BRAHMANI KOLAR 5 PIMPRI KAWDI 195 BESA UKNI 189 WN-13 WN-12 WN-11 KESURLI RAILWAY BHALAR GOVRI WN-5 LATHI AHERI 191 M JUNAD WN-9 PIMPALGAON KURODA KESURLI CHARGAON M-32A UKNI 199 TELWASA BHADRAVATI CAMP M-41B DHORWASA M M-23A M-41A JUNA KUNADA OC M-23 BHADRAVATI SUMTHANA BADNALA M-26 GAURALA M-35 M-37 PIPRI 192 KOCHI M-27 CENTRAL RAILWAAY (MAIN LINE) M-31 MOHBALA CHIRADEVI M-22 WN-9 OBSERVATION WELL OF MAJRI AREA OBSERVATION WELL OF WANI NORTH AREA ROADS RAILWAY LINES SPOT HEIGHT( IN METERS) ABOVE MEAN SEA LEVEL CMPDI, RI-IV,NAGPUR EXPLORATION DEPARTMENT SUB: PLAN SHOWING THE LOCATION OF OBSERVATION WELLS IN BUFFER ZONE OF JUNA-KUNADA OC, MAJRI AREA,WCL R.F. 1:1,00, NIVLI SHIRNAL NADI 79-00' KONDHA HARDOLA I/II MAJRI RS KILONI OC Baranj ALLUVIUM PATALA MAJRI KONDHA MANORA INDEX WADGAON NEW MAJRI UG. NEW MAJRI OC WARDHA RIVER TALCHIR TALCHIR VINDHYANS LATERITE LAMETA TALCHIR DEURWADA ALLUVIUM LAMETA KAMTHI BARAKAR DEURWADA KONDA EXHAUSTED N. KUNADA OC BHADRAVATI TALCHIR VINDHYAN INCROP OF COAL SEAM JUNA KUNADA NAVIN KUNADA OC EXPN. CHARGAON O/C BHANDAK KOLAR KOLAR PIMPRI OC KOLAR PIMPRI DEEP OC PIMPALGAON OC PIMPALGAON DEEP OC PIMPRI JUNA KUNADA OC OC BHANDAK WEST BORGAON DHORWASA AHBRI KAMTHI DHORWASA KUNADA TELWASA JUNAD VINDHYANS OC JUNAD JUNAD - II TELWASA OC TELWASA CMPDI LIMITED Regional Institute-IV, Nagpur Exploration Department UKNI OC SUB: PLAN SHOWING THE GEOLOGY IN AND AROUND RF. NILJAI UKNI UKNE JUNA-KUNADA OC MINE, MAJRI AREA,WCL KESURLI DEEP OC NILJAI OC 2 Km 0 2 Km 1: ' NAIGAON

72 TABLE-II-A: Groundwater monitoring OF Hydrograph stations in and around Juna Kunada OC, Majri Area, WCL Well No. M10 M11 Name of village Naglon TW Palasgaon M-12 Patala M 14b M 15 Majri Chalbardi Well location C of village near well No. 10 in the compound of owner house S of village, W of Majri road, near Samaj Mandir 1 km N of the village, 200 m N of Wani - Warora road, 100 m W of Mangaon road SE of village, near GP office adjacent road N of village, near School & Mandir Well dia (m) Well depth (m-bmp) Height of measuring point (m agl) WATER LEVEL(m-bgl) May'10 Aug'10 Nov'10 Jan'11 Utility / Owner Formati on Tapped do-- --do DRY do-- --do GL I / Mahad eo Rao Tonge --do do-- --do DRY Dry Not in use / GP Alluviu m / Gondw ana S.St.

73 M 16a M 16b M 17a M17b M18 Kondha Kondha (New) Kandoli Kandoli Kiloni ( DCB) E of village, near Primary School E of village, N of main road NE of village outside, adjacent to village road N of village, near Hanuman Mandir N edge of village, near ZP school & Hanuman Mandir D / GP (not in use) --do do- --do I / Babura o Sadash iv Samma nvar Gondw ana, S.St D / GP --do m BH D / GP Alluviu m / Gondw ana S.St. M19a Baraj Makasa NE of village, near ZP school DRY do-- --do-- M20 M21 M22 Manora Tanda Manora Kesurli S of village, adjacent to Mangoli road, near school. W of village, 60 m S of Mangli road 50 m W of village, outside in field D / GP Gondw ana, S.St do-- --do do-- --do--

74 M23 M23 A Bhadravati Camp (GSI Drilling camp) Bhadravati killa word N of village (outside), about 70 m E of Kesurli road after G.S.I drilling camp Vivekanand Madhyamik vidhalaya do-- --do Govt Hunum an Mindir M26 Gaurala C of village, near OHT Dry do-- --do-- M27 M28 M29 M30 Sumthana Nimbala Lonara (DCB) Ghondpeth About 50 m W of Nagpur - Chandrapur road, backside of Shivam Kirana C of village, N of village road near Nathuji Tandulkar house E of village, near Primary School and Temple S of village, 15 m E of main road Dry D / Society --do Dry D / GP Talchir do-- --do do-- --do--

75 M31 M32b M33 M34 M35 M36 M37 Chira Devi (DCB) CHA/Bhul Godepth W-61 Dhorwasa Chargaon Telwasa Pipri Goraja Kochi (DCB) SE of village, near School & GP office W of village, adjacent to road & near to embankment E of village in School compound About 1.5 km SE of village, about 100 m W of Pipri road in field 1.5 km NE of village, adjacent to Bhadravati road, near to road culvart infield SE of village ( 60 m outside ) near Hanuman Mandir N edge of village, opposite Temple/school m BH do-- --do do-- --do Dry do-- --do Dry Dry --do-- --do I / Private --do D / GP Talchir Dry do-- --do--

76 Wani North Area WN2 Wadgaon About 400 m S of village, adjacent to nalla D / GP Lametas WN4 WN5 WN6 WN8a WN9A WN11 Naigaon Kolar (DCB) Nilapur Bhalar Borgaon Lathi E of village & Primary School (100m) E of village, adjacent to nalla well of Nilkant Pijurkar About 800 m W of village, adjacent to Wani road Near bus stop. Well of Sri. Arun Maruti Goble TW about 100 m E of Village in front of Security Camp on OC road W of village, near Hanuman Mandir D / GP --do m BH I / Private --do D/GP --do D/G --do DRY D / GP --do-- WN12 Besa E of village, near OHT Not in use / GP --do-- WN13 Kesurli N of village, near Hanuman Mandir DRY D / GP Gondwa na, S.st.

77 W2a Wani Area Taroda TW near Hanuman Mandir 200mm D / GP Note :- m.bmp - metre below measuring point, m.agl -metre above ground level, m.bgl - metre below ground level D - Domestic, I- Irrigation, GP - Gram Panchyat, DCB - Dug cum borewell, TW - Tube well, GL- Ground Level Alluvium & S. St.

78 Sl. No GROUND WATER QUALITY MONITORING DATA NAME OF THE COMPANY : WCL YEAR : NAME OF THE AREA : MAJRI Test Parameters Analysis Results Sampling Code, Location & Sample collection date M-2 NANDERI BUZURG 14/01/2011 M-5 BELLORA 25/01/2011 M-6 TAKLI 14/01/2011 Standard ( IS : : 1993 ) Desirable limit Permissible limit 1 Colour ( Hz ) Odour Unobject. Unobject. Unobject. Unobjectionable - 3 Taste Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable - 4 Turbidity (NTU) ph Value to 8.5 No relaxation 6 Total Hardness as CaCO 3 -mg/l Iron (as Fe) -mg/l 0.02 BDL Chlorides (as Cl)- mg/l Residual Chlorine -mg/l BDL BDL BDL Fluoride (as F)- mg/l TDS -mg/l Calcium (as Ca) -mg/l Copper as(cu) -mg/l Manganese as (Mn)- mg/l Sulphate (as SO 4) -mg/l Nitrates (as NO 3) - mg/l Mercury as (Hg)- mg/l BDL BDL BDL No relaxation 18 Cadmium as (Cd)- mg/l BDL BDL BDL 0.01 No relaxation 19 Selenium as (Se) mg/l BDL BDL BDL 0.01 No relaxation 20 Arsenic as (As) -mg/l BDL BDL BDL 0.05 No relaxation 21 Lead as (Pb) -mg/l BDL BDL BDL 0.05 No relaxation 22 Zinc as (Zn) -mg/l BDL BDL Chromium as (Cr +6 ) -mg/l BDL BDL No relaxation 24 Aluminum as (Al)- mg/l BDL BDL BDL Boron as (B) -mg/l BDL BDL BDL Alkalinity -mg/l Phenolic Compunds- mg/l BDL BDL BDL Total Coliform- (MPN/100 ml) NIL NIL NIL Nil Conductivity -µs/cm (BDL- Below Detectable Level)

79 GROUND WATER QUALITY MONITORING DATA NAME OF THE COMPANY : WCL YEAR : NAME OF THE AREA : MAJRI Sl. No Test Parameters M-7 WISLON 25/01/2011 Standard ( IS : : 1993 ) Desirable limit Permissible limit 1 Colour ( Hz ) Odour Unobject. Unobjectionable - 3 Taste Agreeable Agreeable - 4 Turbidity (NTU) ph Value to 8.5 No relaxation 6 Total Hardness as CaCO 3 -mg/l Iron (as Fe) -mg/l Chlorides (as Cl)- mg/l Residual Chlorine -mg/l BDL Fluoride (as F)- mg/l TDS -mg/l Calcium (as Ca) -mg/l Copper as(cu) -mg/l Manganese as (Mn)- mg/l Sulphate (as SO 4) -mg/l Nitrates (as NO 3) - mg/l Mercury as (Hg)- mg/l BDL No relaxation 18 Cadmium as (Cd)- mg/l BDL 0.01 No relaxation 19 Selenium as (Se) mg/l BDL 0.01 No relaxation 20 Arsenic as (As) -mg/l BDL 0.05 No relaxation 21 Lead as (Pb) -mg/l BDL 0.05 No relaxation 22 Zinc as (Zn) -mg/l BDL Chromium as (Cr +6 ) -mg/l BDL 0.05 No relaxation 24 Aluminum as (Al)- mg/l BDL Boron as (B) -mg/l BDL Alkalinity -mg/l Phenolic Compunds- mg/l BDL Total Coliform- (MPN/100 ml) NIL Nil Conductivity -µs/cm (BDL- Below Detectable Level)

80 Sl. No GROUND WATER QUALITY MONITORING DATA NAME OF THE COMPANY : WCL YEAR : NAME OF THE AREA : MAJRI Test Parameters Analysis Results Sampling Code, Location & Sample collection date M-8 KUSNA 25/01/2011 M-10 NAGLON TW 25/01/2011 M-11 PALASGAON 25/01/2011 Standard ( IS : : 1993 ) Desirable limit Permissible limit 1 Colour ( Hz ) Odour Unobject. Unobject. Unobject. Unobjectionable - 3 Taste Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable - 4 Turbidity (NTU) ph Value to 8.5 No relaxation 6 Total Hardness as CaCO 3 -mg/l Iron (as Fe) -mg/l BDL BDL BDL Chlorides (as Cl)- mg/l Residual Chlorine -mg/l BDL BDL BDL Fluoride (as F)- mg/l TDS -mg/l Calcium (as Ca) -mg/l Copper as(cu) -mg/l Manganese as (Mn)- mg/l Sulphate (as SO 4) -mg/l Nitrates (as NO 3) - mg/l Mercury as (Hg)- mg/l BDL BDL BDL No relaxation 18 Cadmium as (Cd)- mg/l BDL BDL BDL 0.01 No relaxation 19 Selenium as (Se) mg/l BDL BDL BDL 0.01 No relaxation 20 Arsenic as (As) -mg/l BDL BDL BDL 0.05 No relaxation 21 Lead as (Pb) -mg/l BDL BDL BDL 0.05 No relaxation 22 Zinc as (Zn) -mg/l BDL BDL Chromium as (Cr +6 ) -mg/l BDL BDL BDL 0.05 No relaxation 24 Aluminum as (Al)- mg/l BDL BDL BDL Boron as (B) -mg/l BDL BDL BDL Alkalinity -mg/l Phenolic Compunds- mg/l BDL BDL BDL Total Coliform- (MPN/100 ml) NIL NIL NIL Nil Conductivity -µs/cm (BDL- Below Detectable Level)

81 Sl. No GROUND WATER QUALITY MONITORING DATA NAME OF THE COMPANY : WCL YEAR : NAME OF THE AREA : MAJRI Test Parameters Analysis Results Sampling Code, Location & Sample collection date M-12 PATALA 25/01/2011 M-14B MAJRI 25/01/2011 M-16B KONDHA(NE W) 25/01/2011 Standard ( IS : : 1993 ) Desirable limit Permissible limit 1 Colour ( Hz ) Odour Unobject. Unobject. Unobject. Unobjectionable - 3 Taste Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable - 4 Turbidity (NTU) ph Value to 8.5 No relaxation 6 Total Hardness as CaCO 3 -mg/l Iron (as Fe) -mg/l BDL BDL BDL Chlorides (as Cl)- mg/l Residual Chlorine -mg/l BDL BDL BDL Fluoride (as F)- mg/l TDS -mg/l Calcium (as Ca) -mg/l Copper as(cu) -mg/l Manganese as (Mn)- mg/l BDL BDL Sulphate (as SO 4) -mg/l Nitrates (as NO 3) - mg/l Mercury as (Hg)- mg/l BDL BDL BDL No relaxation 18 Cadmium as (Cd)- mg/l BDL BDL BDL 0.01 No relaxation 19 Selenium as (Se) mg/l BDL BDL BDL 0.01 No relaxation 20 Arsenic as (As) -mg/l BDL BDL BDL 0.05 No relaxation 21 Lead as (Pb) -mg/l BDL BDL BDL 0.05 No relaxation 22 Zinc as (Zn) -mg/l BDL BDL BDL Chromium as (Cr +6 ) -mg/l BDL BDL BDL 0.05 No relaxation 24 Aluminum as (Al)- mg/l BDL BDL BDL Boron as (B) -mg/l BDL BDL BDL Alkalinity -mg/l Phenolic Compunds- mg/l BDL BDL BDL Total Coliform- (MPN/100 ml) NIL NIL NIL Nil Conductivity -µs/cm (BDL- Below Detectable Level)

82 Sl. No GROUND WATER QUALITY MONITORING DATA NAME OF THE COMPANY : WCL YEAR : NAME OF THE AREA : MAJRI Test Parameters Analysis Results Sampling Code, Location & Sample collection date M-17B KANDOLI 25/01/2011 M-18 KILONI 25/01/2011 M-6 BARAJMAK ASA 25/01/2011 Standard ( IS : : 1993 ) Desirable limit Permissible limit 1 Colour ( Hz ) Odour Unobject. Unobject. Unobject. Unobjectionable - 3 Taste Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable - 4 Turbidity (NTU) ph Value to 8.5 No relaxation 6 Total Hardness as CaCO 3 -mg/l Iron (as Fe) -mg/l BDL BDL BDL Chlorides (as Cl)- mg/l Residual Chlorine -mg/l BDL BDL BDL Fluoride (as F)- mg/l TDS -mg/l Calcium (as Ca) -mg/l Copper as(cu) -mg/l Manganese as (Mn)- mg/l Sulphate (as SO 4) -mg/l Nitrates (as NO 3) - mg/l Mercury as (Hg)- mg/l BDL BDL BDL No relaxation 18 Cadmium as (Cd)- mg/l BDL BDL BDL 0.01 No relaxation 19 Selenium as (Se) mg/l BDL BDL BDL 0.01 No relaxation 20 Arsenic as (As) -mg/l BDL BDL BDL 0.05 No relaxation 21 Lead as (Pb) -mg/l BDL BDL BDL 0.05 No relaxation 22 Zinc as (Zn) -mg/l BDL BDL Chromium as (Cr +6 ) -mg/l BDL BDL 0.05 No relaxation 24 Aluminum as (Al)- mg/l BDL BDL BDL Boron as (B) -mg/l BDL BDL BDL Alkalinity -mg/l Phenolic Compunds- mg/l BDL BDL BDL Total Coliform- (MPN/100 ml) NIL NIL NIL Nil Conductivity -µs/cm (BDL- Below Detectable Level)

83 Sl. No GROUND WATER QUALITY MONITORING DATA NAME OF THE COMPANY : WCL YEAR : NAME OF THE AREA : MAJRI Test Parameters Analysis Results Sampling Code, Location & Sample collection date M-20 MANORA TANDA 25/01/2011 M-21 MANORA 25/01/2011 M-22 KESURLI 25/01/2011 Standard ( IS : : 1993 ) Desirable limit Permissible limit 1 Colour ( Hz ) Odour Unobject. Unobject. Unobject. Unobjectionable - 3 Taste Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable - 4 Turbidity (NTU) ph Value to 8.5 No relaxation 6 Total Hardness as CaCO 3 -mg/l Iron (as Fe) -mg/l 0.02 BDL BDL Chlorides (as Cl)- mg/l Residual Chlorine -mg/l BDL BDL BDL Fluoride (as F)- mg/l TDS -mg/l Calcium (as Ca) -mg/l Copper as(cu) -mg/l Manganese as (Mn)- mg/l Sulphate (as SO 4) -mg/l Nitrates (as NO 3) - mg/l Mercury as (Hg)- mg/l BDL BDL BDL No relaxation 18 Cadmium as (Cd)- mg/l BDL BDL BDL 0.01 No relaxation 19 Selenium as (Se) mg/l BDL BDL BDL 0.01 No relaxation 20 Arsenic as (As) -mg/l BDL BDL BDL 0.05 No relaxation 21 Lead as (Pb) -mg/l BDL BDL BDL 0.05 No relaxation 22 Zinc as (Zn) -mg/l BDL BDL Chromium as (Cr +6 ) -mg/l BDL BDL 0.05 No relaxation 24 Aluminum as (Al)- mg/l BDL BDL BDL Boron as (B) -mg/l BDL BDL BDL Alkalinity -mg/l Phenolic Compunds- mg/l BDL BDL BDL Total Coliform- (MPN/100 ml) NIL NIL NIL Nil Conductivity -µs/cm (BDL- Below Detectable Level)

84 Sl. No GROUND WATER QUALITY MONITORING DATA NAME OF THE COMPANY : WCL YEAR : NAME OF THE AREA : MAJRI Test Parameters Analysis Results Sampling Code, Location & Sample collection date M-23A BHADRAWATI KILLA WARD 25/01/2011 M-26 GOURALA 25/01/201 1 M-27 SOMTHANA 25/01/2011 Standard ( IS : : 1993 ) Desirable limit Permissible limit 1 Colour ( Hz ) Odour Unobject. Unobject. Unobject. Unobjectionable - 3 Taste Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable - 4 Turbidity (NTU) ph Value to 8.5 No relaxation 6 Total Hardness as CaCO 3 -mg/l Iron (as Fe) -mg/l BDL 0.01 BDL Chlorides (as Cl)- mg/l Residual Chlorine -mg/l BDL BDL BDL Fluoride (as F)- mg/l TDS -mg/l Calcium (as Ca) -mg/l Copper as(cu) -mg/l Manganese as (Mn)- mg/l Sulphate (as SO 4) -mg/l Nitrates (as NO 3) - mg/l Mercury as (Hg)- mg/l BDL BDL BDL No relaxation 18 Cadmium as (Cd)- mg/l BDL BDL BDL 0.01 No relaxation 19 Selenium as (Se) mg/l BDL BDL BDL 0.01 No relaxation 20 Arsenic as (As) -mg/l BDL BDL BDL 0.05 No relaxation 21 Lead as (Pb) -mg/l BDL BDL BDL 0.05 No relaxation 22 Zinc as (Zn) -mg/l BDL BDL Chromium as (Cr +6 ) -mg/l BDL BDL 0.05 No relaxation 24 Aluminum as (Al)- mg/l BDL BDL BDL Boron as (B) -mg/l BDL BDL BDL Alkalinity -mg/l Phenolic Compunds- mg/l BDL BDL BDL Total Coliform- (MPN/100 ml) NIL NIL NIL Nil Conductivity -µs/cm (BDL- Below Detectable Level)

85 Sl. No GROUND WATER QUALITY MONITORING DATA NAME OF THE COMPANY : WCL YEAR : NAME OF THE AREA : MAJRI Test Parameters Analysis Results Sampling Code, Location & Sample collection date M-29 LONARA (DCB) 21/01/2011 M-32B DHORWASA 25/01/2011 M-33 CHARGAON 25/01/2011 Standard ( IS : : 1993 ) Desirable limit Permissible limit 1 Colour ( Hz ) Odour Unobject. Unobject. Unobject. Unobjectionable - 3 Taste Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable - 4 Turbidity (NTU) ph Value to 8.5 No relaxation 6 Total Hardness as CaCO 3 -mg/l Iron (as Fe) -mg/l BDL BDL BDL Chlorides (as Cl)- mg/l Residual Chlorine -mg/l BDL BDL BDL Fluoride (as F)- mg/l TDS -mg/l Calcium (as Ca) -mg/l Copper as(cu) -mg/l Manganese as (Mn)- mg/l BDL Sulphate (as SO 4) -mg/l Nitrates (as NO 3) - mg/l Mercury as (Hg)- mg/l BDL BDL BDL No relaxation 18 Cadmium as (Cd)- mg/l BDL BDL BDL 0.01 No relaxation 19 Selenium as (Se) mg/l BDL BDL BDL 0.01 No relaxation 20 Arsenic as (As) -mg/l BDL BDL BDL 0.05 No relaxation 21 Lead as (Pb) -mg/l BDL BDL BDL 0.05 No relaxation 22 Zinc as (Zn) -mg/l BDL BDL BDL Chromium as (Cr +6 ) -mg/l BDL BDL No relaxation 24 Aluminum as (Al)- mg/l BDL BDL BDL Boron as (B) -mg/l BDL BDL BDL Alkalinity -mg/l Phenolic Compunds- mg/l BDL BDL BDL Total Coliform- (MPN/100 ml) NIL NIL NIL Nil Conductivity -µs/cm (BDL- Below Detectable Level)

86 Sl. No GROUND WATER QUALITY MONITORING DATA NAME OF THE COMPANY : WCL YEAR : NAME OF THE AREA : MAJRI Test Parameters Analysis Results Sampling Code, Location & Sample collection date M-34 TELWASA 25/01/2011 M-35 PIPRI 25/01/2011 M-37 KOCHI 25/01/2011 Standard ( IS : : 1993 ) Desirable limit Permissible limit 1 Colour ( Hz ) Odour Unobject. Unobject. Unobject. Unobjectionable - 3 Taste Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable - 4 Turbidity (NTU) ph Value to 8.5 No relaxation 6 Total Hardness as CaCO 3 -mg/l Iron (as Fe) -mg/l BDL BDL BDL Chlorides (as Cl)- mg/l Residual Chlorine -mg/l BDL BDL BDL Fluoride (as F)- mg/l TDS -mg/l Calcium (as Ca) -mg/l Copper as(cu) -mg/l Manganese as (Mn)- mg/l BDL Sulphate (as SO 4) -mg/l Nitrates (as NO 3) - mg/l Mercury as (Hg)- mg/l BDL BDL BDL No relaxation 18 Cadmium as (Cd)- mg/l BDL BDL BDL 0.01 No relaxation 19 Selenium as (Se) mg/l BDL BDL BDL 0.01 No relaxation 20 Arsenic as (As) -mg/l BDL BDL BDL 0.05 No relaxation 21 Lead as (Pb) -mg/l BDL BDL BDL 0.05 No relaxation 22 Zinc as (Zn) -mg/l BDL BDL Chromium as (Cr +6 ) -mg/l BDL BDL No relaxation 24 Aluminum as (Al)- mg/l BDL BDL BDL Boron as (B) -mg/l BDL BDL BDL Alkalinity -mg/l Phenolic Compunds- mg/l BDL BDL BDL Total Coliform- (MPN/100 ml) NIL NIL NIL Nil Conductivity -µs/cm (BDL- Below Detectable Level)

87 Sl. No GROUND WATER QUALITY MONITORING DATA NAME OF THE COMPANY : WCL YEAR : NAME OF THE AREA : MAJRI Test Parameters Analysis Results Sampling Code, Location & Sample collection date M-39 MURSA 25/01/2011 M-41A VIJASAN 25/01/2011 M-41B VIJASAN 25/01/2011 Standard ( IS : : 1993 ) Desirable limit Permissible limit 1 Colour ( Hz ) Odour Unobject. Unobject. Unobject. Unobjectionable - 3 Taste Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable - 4 Turbidity (NTU) ph Value to 8.5 No relaxation 6 Total Hardness as CaCO 3 -mg/l Iron (as Fe) -mg/l BDL BDL BDL Chlorides (as Cl)- mg/l Residual Chlorine -mg/l BDL BDL BDL Fluoride (as F)- mg/l TDS -mg/l Calcium (as Ca) -mg/l Copper as(cu) -mg/l Manganese as (Mn)- mg/l Sulphate (as SO 4) -mg/l Nitrates (as NO 3) - mg/l Mercury as (Hg)- mg/l BDL BDL BDL No relaxation 18 Cadmium as (Cd)- mg/l BDL BDL BDL 0.01 No relaxation 19 Selenium as (Se) mg/l BDL BDL BDL 0.01 No relaxation 20 Arsenic as (As) -mg/l BDL BDL BDL 0.05 No relaxation 21 Lead as (Pb) -mg/l BDL BDL BDL 0.05 No relaxation 22 Zinc as (Zn) -mg/l BDL BDL BDL Chromium as (Cr +6 ) -mg/l BDL BDL No relaxation 24 Aluminum as (Al)- mg/l BDL BDL BDL Boron as (B) -mg/l BDL BDL BDL Alkalinity -mg/l Phenolic Compunds- mg/l BDL BDL BDL Total Coliform- (MPN/100 ml) NIL NIL NIL Nil Conductivity -µs/cm (BDL- Below Detectable Level)

88 Sl. No GROUND WATER QUALITY MONITORING DATA NAME OF THE COMPANY : WCL YEAR : NAME OF THE AREA : MAJRI Test Parameters Analysis Results Sampling Code, Location & Sample collection date M-53 MAJRA 26/01/2011 M-54 CHINORA 26/01/2011 M-59 WARORA 26/01/2011 Standard ( IS : : 1993 ) Desirable limit Permissible limit 1 Colour ( Hz ) Odour Unobject. Unobject. Unobject. Unobjectionable - 3 Taste Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable - 4 Turbidity (NTU) ph Value to 8.5 No relaxation 6 Total Hardness as CaCO 3 -mg/l Iron (as Fe) -mg/l BDL BDL Chlorides (as Cl)- mg/l Residual Chlorine -mg/l BDL BDL BDL Fluoride (as F)- mg/l TDS -mg/l Calcium (as Ca) -mg/l Copper as(cu) -mg/l Manganese as (Mn)- mg/l Sulphate (as SO 4) -mg/l Nitrates (as NO 3) - mg/l Mercury as (Hg)- mg/l BDL BDL BDL No relaxation 18 Cadmium as (Cd)- mg/l BDL BDL BDL 0.01 No relaxation 19 Selenium as (Se) mg/l BDL BDL BDL 0.01 No relaxation 20 Arsenic as (As) -mg/l BDL BDL BDL 0.05 No relaxation 21 Lead as (Pb) -mg/l BDL BDL BDL 0.05 No relaxation 22 Zinc as (Zn) -mg/l BDL BDL Chromium as (Cr +6 ) -mg/l BDL BDL No relaxation 24 Aluminum as (Al)- mg/l BDL BDL BDL Boron as (B) -mg/l BDL BDL BDL Alkalinity -mg/l Phenolic Compunds- mg/l BDL BDL BDL Total Coliform- (MPN/100 ml) NIL NIL NIL Nil Conductivity -µs/cm (BDL- Below Detectable Level)

89 Sl. No GROUND WATER QUALITY MONITORING DATA NAME OF THE COMPANY : WCL YEAR : NAME OF THE AREA : MAJRI Test Parameters Analysis Results Sampling Code, Location & Sample collection date M-61 EKARJUNA 21/01/2011 M-63A WARORA 26/01/2011 M-63B WARORA 21/01/2011 Standard ( IS : : 1993 ) Desirable limit Permissible limit 1 Colour ( Hz ) Odour Unobject. Unobject. Unobject. Unobjectionable - 3 Taste Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable - 4 Turbidity (NTU) ph Value to 8.5 No relaxation 6 Total Hardness as CaCO 3 -mg/l Iron (as Fe) -mg/l Chlorides (as Cl)- mg/l Residual Chlorine -mg/l BDL BDL BDL Fluoride (as F)- mg/l TDS -mg/l Calcium (as Ca) -mg/l Copper as(cu) -mg/l Manganese as (Mn)- mg/l Sulphate (as SO 4) -mg/l Nitrates (as NO 3) - mg/l Mercury as (Hg)- mg/l BDL BDL BDL No relaxation 18 Cadmium as (Cd)- mg/l BDL BDL BDL 0.01 No relaxation 19 Selenium as (Se) mg/l BDL BDL BDL 0.01 No relaxation 20 Arsenic as (As) -mg/l BDL BDL BDL 0.05 No relaxation 21 Lead as (Pb) -mg/l BDL BDL BDL 0.05 No relaxation 22 Zinc as (Zn) -mg/l BDL BDL Chromium as (Cr +6 ) -mg/l No relaxation 24 Aluminum as (Al)- mg/l BDL BDL BDL Boron as (B) -mg/l BDL BDL BDL Alkalinity -mg/l Phenolic Compunds- mg/l BDL BDL BDL Total Coliform- (MPN/100 ml) NIL NIL NIL Nil Conductivity -µs/cm (BDL- Below Detectable Level) 3.5 NOISE LEVEL STATUS

90 Rationale behind sampling To know the background ambient noise level in the surrounding environment, 5 locations in buffer zone were identified for baseline study. The noise level monitoring stations are given below in Table. AMBIENT NOISE LEVEL MONITORING STATIONS S.No. Location Name Location Code 1. Chalbeldi N1 2. Shivaji nagar N2 3. WCL Colony N3 4. Wadgaon village N4 5. Brahmani N5 Data presentation & analysis The generated noise level data are given in tables below Mean Leq noise levels at day time and night time are ranging from 40.6 to 63.2 db(a) and 34.2 to 52.8 db(a) respectively in the study area. While comparing with IS: norms for acceptable outdoor noise levels in residential area (55 db(a)) in respect of buffer zone and Industrial area (75 db(a)) in respect of core zone. Summary While comparing with IS: norms for acceptable outdoor noise levels in residential area, the Leq values are found to be within the limits. 3.6 SOIL QUALITY Rationale behind sampling Soil characteristics, erosion aspects, soil fertility etc., have direct bearing on the environment. Knowledge of soil parameters is essential for the planning and implementation of a-forestation. Further, major mining activities affect the soil regime of the surrounding areas directly or indirectly. Hence, it becomes important to study the soil characteristics. By keeping the above aspects in view, three locations are selected in the study area. Locations are selected in such a way that different type of soils for supporting different species of vegetation are covered. OB dump soil, - S1 Forest land, - S2 Agri.land, - S3

91 Data presentation & analysis The soil quality data collected are given in subsequent pages Soil quality status S.No. Parameters Range of Concentration 1 ph Organic Carbon (%) Potassium (mg/kg) Nitrogen (mg/kg) Available magnesium (mg/kg) Texture Class Clay Loam Summary The soil quality in the project area appears to be good and would support after suitable reclamation measures.

92 SOIL QUALITY DATA Location : OB Dump soil, (S 1 ) Sampling Date : Sl. No. Parameter Depth, cm ph Electrical conductivity (micro-mhos/cm at 20 C) Nitrogen,mg/kg Phosphorus, mg/kg Potassium, mg/kg Total Magnesium, mg/kg Organic carbon (%) Grain size distribution Sand(%) Silt (%) Clay (%) 9. Textural class Clay Loam 10. Bulk density (g/cc) Liquid limit (%) Plastic limit (%) Infiltration rate (cm/hr) Field capacity (%) Wilting co-efficient (%) Available water storage capacity (%)

93 SOIL QUALITY DATA Location : Forest Land, (S 2 ) Sampling Date : Sl. No. Parameter Depth, cm ph Electrical conductivity (m-mhos/cm at 20 C) Nitrogen, mg/kg Phosphorus, mg/kg Potassium, mg/kg Total Magnesium, mg/kg Organic carbon (%) Grain size distribution Sand (%) Silt (%) Clay (%) 9. Textural class Clay Loam 10. Bulk density (g/cc) Liquid limit (%) Plastic limit (%) Infiltration rate (cm/hr) Field capacity (%) Wilting co-efficient (%) Available water storage capacity (%)

94 SOIL QUALITY DATA Location : Agri. Land, Near (S 3 ) Sampling Date : Sl. No. Parameter Depth, cm ph Electrical conductivity (m-mhos/cm at 20 C) Nitrogen, mg/kg Phosphorus, mg/kg Potassium, mg/kg Total magnesium, mg/kg Organic carbon (%) Grain size distribution Sand (%) Silt (%) Clay (%) 9. Textural class Clay Loam 10. Bulk density (g/cc) Liquid limit (%) Plastic limit (%) Infiltration rate (cm/hr) Field capacity (%) Wilting co-efficient (%) Available water storage capacity (%) Socio Economic Study Approach Methodology:- The study of socio-economic environment is a part of Environment Impact Assessment (EIA). A family s socioeconomic status is based on family income, parental education level, parental education level, parental occupation and social status in the community. The study includes demographic structure of the area (Core zone and Buffer zone 15 Kms. radius from mine lease area), housing, education, health and medical services, occupation, water supply, sanitation, communication, transportation, prevailing disease pattern as well as features of aesthetic significance such as temples, historical monuments scenic beauty etc., as per 2001 census. This would help in visualizing and predicting the likely impact depending upon the nature and magnitude of the project

95 In order to validate the census report, house hold survey was made to collect the data of 250 house holds falling within the buffer zone by floating questionnaire to residence and local people of different villages (respondents selected on basis of socio-economic condition), village head (Sarapanch / Police patil). The occupational health status data is collected from the mine Hospital / local Doctor. The basic amenities as per the census and the information from the residents of the surveyed villages are described in the following sub-sections. SOCIO- ECONOMICS DATA The data collected for baseline study as per district census includes: a) Number and names of Villages falling within the study area, b) Social Profile, c) Economic, d) Infrastructure Facilities and e) Occupational Health The above information would help in predicting and evaluating likely impacts of the socio-economic environment due to proposed mining activities. Description of study area The study area comprises of the following Districts and Tahesils of Maharashtra state: District Tahesil Code No. Name Code No. Name 14 Yavatmal 0016 Wani Ralegaon 13 Chandrapur 0001 Warora 0007 Bhadrawati NUMBER & NAMES OF VILLAGES FALLING WITHIN THE STUDY AREA There are no villages within the distance of 500m from the mine lease area and in the core zone of the project.there are 30 villages within the study area (Buffer zone) SOCIAL PROFILE Total population: The data on total population in villages in the Study Area with breakup including, male female & SC - ST is 33,793, with % male and 48.33% female population. The percentage of scheduled caste population is 8.31% whereas scheduled tribe is 13.99%.

96 The Religions which occoures in Yavatmal district are Buddhists, Christians, Hindus, Jains, Muslims. Christians are more numerous in urban area. The other cast present are Kunbi, Mali (akosaria, Phulmali, Bhange, Bawane, Jire, Harde, ghase and Pahad), Banjara, Andh Gond, Pardhans and Kolam. Major languages which are spoken in Yavatmal district are Banjari, Gondi, Gujrathi, Hindi, Kolami, Marathi, Sindhi, and Telugu. Marthi is the principal language and is the mother tounge of the population The population of Gondi and Kolami speakers are higher and rural areas while the the proportions of Gujrathi, Hindi.Sindi and Urdu speakers are higher in urban areas.telugu spearkers are fairly distributes over rural and urban areas. Literacy level: The literacy level of both male and female is is 68.90%. Out of this 56.81% is male and 43.19% is female. The illiteracy rate is 31.10% with 40.29% male and 59.71% female population. Average House holds size: The average house hold size varies from 3.0 to 6.0 persons per family. ECONOMIC Occupational structure: The percentage of workers is with male workers 61.25% and female workers 78.75%. The percentage of non-workers is with male workers 43.72% and female workers 56.28%. i) Main workers are 78.56%, ii) Marginal workers are 21.44% and 3.2 Land use Pattern in Buffer Zone: The crops grown in the area are following types. These are of single types crops. Kharip crops: Jowar, cotton, groundnut and rice are the important kharif crops. Rabi crops: Wheat and gram are the important crops grown in the rabbi season. Sesame and linseed (jawas) are also grown besides these.

97 The land use pattern of the Buffer Zone area is given as below: i) Forest land is 3.66%, ii) Irrigated land is 3.47%, iii) Un-irrigated land is 66.94%, iv) Waste land is 7.02% and v) Uncultivated land is 18.91%. INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES The houses are made of Bricks or earthen walls with cement or earthen flooring. The roofs are tiled, sheets and of terrace roof. The grouping of the houses as per the wall material shows the level of prosperity in the village. Most of the houses are without toilet facilities of their own and they use the open land in the village for the purpose. There are no public toilets. The migration from the villages during the past is not much. The migration is to the nearest town is for employment / study purpose or for labour work due to the lack of employment in the village. Drinking water is taken care either by tap or hand pumps. The quality of water is reasonably well. The difficulty arises in summer when the hand pumps do not yield even half of the normal water supply. These villages are connected with Electric lines but power is intermittently supplied as in all rural areas of the state. The fuel for cooking purpose is L.P.G, kerosene/ coal or firewood. Most of the villages are connected with tar / mud roads with state transport facilities. Motor cycles, Cycles are used for traveling purposes. Bullock carts / Tractors are used for carrying materials. 3.8 Flora & Fauna A. OBJECTIVE(S): To generate baseline data on flora and fauna in core and buffer zone of the project. To assess environmental impacts and potential damages to terrestrial flora, fauna and aquatic bodies To suggest environment mitigation measures and conservation plan for the biodiversity, of the core and buffer zones.

98 FLORA 1. Agriculture crops 2. Commercial crops 3. Plantations done by the WCL/Forest Department 4. Natural vegetation /Forest type 5. Grassland vegetation 6. Endangered species 7. Endemic species 8. Aquatic flora FAUNA 1. Total listing of faunal elements 2. Endangered species (as per Indian Wildlife act) 3. Endemic species 4. Migratory species 5. Migratory corridors or Paths 6. Breeding and spawning grounds 7. Aquatic fauna. Floral analysis of the study areas of terrestrial origin was carried out based on physical verification of natural patches selected randomly and plant species associations of the core and buffer zones. The plant species were identified in the field itself based on their morphological features and reproductive materials. The plant species identity was confirmed with the known herbarium collections in the dept. of Botany, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. The agriculture activities in relation to cropping patterns and seasonal crop varieties cultivated i.e. vegetables, cereals and pulses were assessed through field survey of the village crop lands, secondary information gathered from local inhabitants and personal interviews with the village level revenue officials. All these observations of core and buffer zone areas were noted on data sheets and are presented in tabular formats. Fauna was recorded neither from direct observations viz. pug marks, skeletal remains, animal droppings nor indirect evidences of gathered information by interviewing the local villagers about the presence or absence of the important wild life fauna. Avian fauna (Bird s species) was observed through binoculars of focal length 8x12 X and species identification has been done from ornithological notes and pictorial descriptions of various authors. The status assessment of faunal elements was determined based on frequency of occurrence and scheduled references of the Indian wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 TERRESTRIAL FLORA Terrestrial flora of the region was classified in to natural vegetation of forest origin, agro-ecosystems of agriculture crop varieties, cash crops of commercial

99 importance, and agro-forestry plantations raised by the Western Coal Fields and Forest department in the vicinity of mining project areas. Agricultural Crops To a greater extent two times in a year the crops are cultivated during the south west monsoon months of July to October (Karif) and winter months of November to January (Rabi). The cropping pattern is greatly varied from mixed crops in low lands to mono crop varieties of dry land areas. The crop varieties, which are cultivated in core and buffer zones of the project, are presented in Table below. Commercial Crops Commercial crops like pulses and oil seeds are cultivated in the crop lands of the project areas along with traditional crop varieties during the post-monsoon period of November, December and January for subsistence income generation and livelihood of local communities. The list of commercial crops grown in core and buffer zone of the project are presented in Tables below. Plantations/Agro forestry species: The following Agro forestry species are raised at farm lands, in cultivable waste lands of the village outskirts, on the banks of streams and rivulets and at road side vacant areas. The agro forestry species of Core zone and Buffer zones are listed in Tables below. Natural Vegetation / Forest Types The natural vegetation is classified as dry deciduous forest of trees, shrubs and herbaceous communities. The flora of the region succeeded in to three layer stratification of top storey of canopy layer, middle storey and lower story of ground level. Natural vegetation was found to be in degraded status in the mining areas of core zone with grassy slopes and discontinuous dry deciduous thickets of xerophytes. A systematic list of plant species of the core and buffer Zones is presented in Tables below. Flora of Core Zone: Table : List of Agricultural crops in Core zone Crop variety Family name Botanical name Local/Trade name Vegetables Amaranthacea Abelmoschus Bhendi esculentus Cucurbiataceae Coccinia indica Kundru Solanaceae Capsicum annum Mirchi Solanum melongena Brinjal

100 Table : List of Cash (commercial) crops in Core Zone Crop variety Family name Botanical name Local /Trade name Not Applicable Na Na Na List of Agro forestry species of Core Zone Family name Botanical name Local/Trade name Anacardiaceae Mangifera indica Amba/Mango Caesalpinaceae Tamarindus indica Iimli/Tamarind Tree Cemarubiaceae Ailanthus excelsa Maharukh Euphorniaceae Phyllanthus emblica Awla/Indian goose berry Pongamia pinnata Karanj/Beech tree Graminae Bambusa arundinaceae Bamboo Meliaceaea Azadirachta indica Neem Mimosaceae Acacia catechu Khair A.auaculiformis Babool Albizia lebeck Shirish Myrtaceae Syzygium cumini Amrud Rhamnaceae Zyzyphus jujube Bhor List of Natural (vegetation) Flora Core Zone Area (a) Canopy /Upper layer Tree flora Family name Botanical name Local/Trade name Anacardiaceae Semecarpus anacardium Bibba Annonaceae Annona squamosa Sitaphal Caesalpinaceae Bahunia racemosa Apta Cassia fistula Bahawa Tamarindus indica Chunch Cemarubiaceae Ailanthus excelsa Maharukh Combretaceae Anogiessus latifolia Dhawda Ebenaceae Diospyros melanoxylon Tendu Euphorbiaceae Phyllanthus emblica Awla Fabaceae Butea monosperma Palas Dalbergia paniculata Dhobin D. sisso Sisam Erythrina variegate Kasai Pongamia pinnata Karanj Pterocorpus marsupium Bija Graminae Bambusa arundinaceae Katang bamboo Lecythidaceae Careya arborea Kunbhi Lytheraceae Lagerstroemia parviflora Lendia/lenda Meliaceae Azadirachta indica Neem Mimosaceae Acacia araculiformis Babul

101 A. catechu Khair A.nilotica Babul Albizzia lebbeck Sirish Cassia siamea Kashid Leucaena leucocephala Subabul Moraceae Ficus bengalensis Vad F.religiosa Pipal Moringaceae Moringa critifolia Aal Myrtaceae Syzygium cumini Jamun Palmae Borassus flabellifer Sindhi Rhamnaceae Zizyphus mauritiana Ber Rutaceae Chloroxylon swietenia Behura Sapindaceae Schleichera oleosa Kusumb Sterculiaceae Sterculia urnes Karaj Tiliaceae Grewia tilifolia Dhaman Verbenaceae Tectona grandis Sagwan (b) Middle layer Tress & Climbers Family name Botanical name Local/ Trade name Celastraceae Maytenus emarginata Bharati Combretaceae Calycopteris floribunda Gilibuli Combretum ovilifolium Piwarvel Convolvulaceae Argyria nervosa Rakath vel Ipomoea quiomequit Ganesh vel I. eriocarpa Boota I.palmata Ghiabato Euphorbiaceae Ricinus communis Arandi Fabaceae Abrus precartorious Gunj Flocourtiaceae Flacourtia indica Kakai Minispermaceae Cocculus hirsutus Vasan vel Periplocaceae Cryptolepis buchanani Dhdhi Rhamnaceae Ventilago denticulate Lokhandi Zizypus juzuba Bhor Z.oenoplia Eroni Tiliaceae Grewia hirsute Gaturli Verbenaceae Lantana camara Raimunia Vitex nigunda Nirgundi (a) Ground layer Shrubs & Herbs Family name Botanical name Local/ Trade name Acanthaceae Andropogon pumilus Diwartan Barleria prionitis Katekoranti Amaranrhus spinosus Kate chawli Asclepidaceae Hygrophylla sculli Na

102 Compositae Tridax procumbens Kamarmodi Parthenium hysterophorus Gajar gawat Spilanthus acmella Na E.nummularis Na Merremia emarginata Undir khani EuphorbiaceaeEuphorbia hirta Dhudhi Fabaceae Alyscicarpus monilifer Na Desmodium dichotomum Na I.cordifolia Na Tephrosia hamiltonii Divali Lavendula bipinnata Na Leucas biflora Na Malvaceae Hibiscus lobatus Na H.ovalifolius Na Sida acuta Na Mimosaceae Mimosa pudica Lajavanti Myrtaceae Rotala tenuis Na NyctaginaceaeBoerhavia diffusa Na Rananculacea Cleome viscose Pivili tilwan Rubiaceae Borreria articularis Na Physalis minima Na ZygophylaceaeTribulus terrestris Goakru Grass Lands: No prominent grass land ecosystem has been found in the Core zone area. However the grasslands are mixed with natural vegetation of low lands and in cultivated fields. The grasses and sedges of core zone are listed in Table below. List of Grasses and Sedges of Core Zone Family name Botanical name Local /Trade name Cyperaceae Kyllina tenufolia Na Graminae Aristida hystrix Na Chloris barbata Na Dactylocte aegyptiaca Na Digitaria ternate Na Eragrastiella bifaria Na Eragrastis ciliaris Na Eragrastis ciliaris Na Endangered Flora: No endangered plant species in Core zone. List of Endangered Flora of Core Zone Family name Botanical name Local /Trade name Not Applicable Na Na

103 Endemic Flora: No endemic plant species have been found in Core zone. List of Endemic Flora of Core Zone Family name Botanical name Local /Trade name Not Applicable Na Na Aquatic Flora: No perennial aquatic bodies are present in the Core zone. The following aquatic flora observed in the village ditches and small ponds. Aquatic plants of Core zone of Project areas Family name Botanical name Local/Trade name Not Applicable Na Na Flora of Buffer Zone List of Agricultural crops in Buffer Zone Crop variety Family name Botanical name Local/Trade name Cereals Poaceae Zey mays Makkha/Maize Triticum aestivum Wheat Pulses Fabacea Cajanus cajan Arhar/Tuar Cicer arietinum Channa Phaseolus mungo Mung Phaseolus aconitifolius Moth Vegetables Amaranthacea Abelmoschus esculentu Bhendi Cucurbiataceae Coccinia indica Kundru Solanaceae Capsicum annum Mirchi Lycopersicon Tomato lycopersicum Solanum melongena Brinjal List of Cash (commercial) crops in Buffer Zone Crop variety Family namebotanical name Local /Trade name Pulses Fabacea Cajanus cajan Tuar Phaseolus mungo Mung Dolichos lablab Sem Solanacea Lycopersicon lycopersicumtomato Linaceae Linum usitatissimum Alsi/Linseed

104 List of Agro forestry species in Buffer Zone Family name Botanical name Local/Trade name Anacardiaceae Mangifera indica Amba/Mango Caesalpinaceae Tamarindus indica Iimli/Tamarind Tree Cemarubiaceae Ailanthus excelsa Maharukh Combretaceae Terminalia arjuna Arjun Euphorniaceae Phyllanthus emblica Awla/Indian goose berry Fabaceae Dalbergia sisso Shesam/Rose wood Pongamia pinnata Karanj/Beech tree Graminae Bambusa arundinaceae Bamboo Meliaceaea Azadirachta indica Neem Mimosaceae Acacia catechu Khair A.auaculiformis Babool Albizia lebeck Shirish Myrtaceae Syzygium cumini Amrud Rhamnaceae Zyzyphus jujube Bhor Verbenaceae Tectona grandis Sagwan List of Flora (Natural Vegetation) of Buffer Zone (a) Canopy /Upper layer Tree flora Family name Botanical name Local/Trade name Anacardiaceae Semecarpus anacardium Bibba Annonaceae Annona squamosa Sitaphal Caesalpinaceae Bahunia racemosa Apta Cassia fistula Bahawa Hardwickia binnata Anjan Parkinsonia aculeate Vedi-babul Tamarindus indica Chunch Cemarubiaceae Ailanthus excelsa Maharukh Combretaceae Anogiessus latifolia Dhawda Terminalia alata Ain T. arjuna Arjun/Kahu T. chebula Hirda Ebenaceae Diospyros melanoxylon Tendu Euphorbiaceae Phyllanthus emblica Awla Fabaceae Butea monosperma Palas Dalbergia paniculata Dhobin D. sisso Sisam Erythrina variegate Kasai Pongamia pinnata Karanj Pterocorpus marsupium Bija Graminae Bambusa arundinaceae Katang bamboo Lecythidaceae Careya arborea Kunbhi Leeaceae Leea crispa Kuram

105 Lytheraceae Lagerstroemia parviflora Lendia/lenda Meliaceae Azadirachta indica Neem Mimosaceae Acacia araculiformis Babul A. catechu Khair A.nilotica Babul Albizzia lebbeck Sirish A.odoratisima Shinchuva A. procera Pandra Cassia siamea Kashid Leucaena leucocephala Subabul Moraceae Ficus bengalensis Vad F.racemosa Umber F.religiosa Pipal Moringaceae Moringa critifolia Aal Myrtaceae Syzygium cumini Jamun Eugenia jambolana Jambhul Palmae Borassus flabellifer Sindhi Rhamnaceae Zizyphus mauritiana Ber Rutaceae Chloroxylon swietenia Behura Sapindaceae Schleichera oleosa Kusumb Sterculiaceae Sterculia urnes Karaj Waltheria americana Safed bendi Tiliaceae Grewia tilifolia Dhaman Verbenaceae Tectona grandis Sagwan (b) Middle layer Tress & Climbers Family name Botanical name Local/ Trade name Asclepidaceae Damia extensa Utaranvel Celastraceae Maytenus emarginata Bharati Combretaceae Calycopteris floribunda Gilibuli Combretum ovilifolium Piwarvel Convolvulaceae Argyria nervosa Rakath vel Cuscuta reflexa Amar vel Ipomoea quiomequit Ganesh vel I. eriocarpa Boota I.palmata Ghiabato I.absucura Dopateluta Discoreaceae Dioscorea bulbifera Akas vel Euphorbiaceae Kirganelia reticulate Pitundi Securengia virosa Dhani Fabaceae Abrus precartorious Gunj Butea superba Palas vel Flocourtiaceae Flacourtia indica Kakai Minispermaceae Cocculus hirsutus Vasan vel Nyctaginaceae Nyctanthus arbortristis Kharasi Periplocaceae Cryptolepis buchanani Dhdhi

106 Rhamnaceae Ventilago denticulate Lokhandi Zizypus juzuba Bhor Z.oenoplia Eroni Z.glaberrima Ghoti Tiliaceae Grewia hirsute Gaturli Verbenaceae Lantana camara Raimunia Vitex nigunda Nirgundi (d) Ground layer Shrubs & Herbs Family name Botanical name Local/ Trade name Acanthaceae Andropogon pumilus Diwartan Barleria prionitis Katekoranti Amaranthaceae Achyranthus aspera Chirchitta Amaranrhus spinosus Kate chawli Caesalpinaceae Cassia absus Kan kuti Compositae Tridax procumbens Kamarmodi Parthenium hysterophoru Gajar gawat Spilanthus acmella Na Convolvulaceae Evolvulus alsinoides Na E.nummularis Na Merremia emarginata Undir khani Euphorbiaceae Euphorbia hirta Dhudhi E.rosea Na Fabaceae Alyscicarpus monilifer Na Indigofera linifolia Na I.cordifolia Na Tephrosia hamiltonii Divali Labiateae Hyptis suaveolens Na Ocimum sanctum Tulsi Ocimum bassilicum Rantulsi Leucas biflora Na Liliaceae Gloriosa superba Khadyanag Malvaceae Hibiscus lobatus Na H.ovalifolius Na Sida acuta Na Martinaceae Martynia annua Waghnakhi Mimosaceae Mimosa pudica Lajavanti Myrtaceae Rotala tenuis Na Nyctaginaceae Boerhavia diffusa Na Oxalidaceae Oxalis corniculata Tipani Rananculaceae Cleome viscose Pivili tilwan Rubiaceae Borreria articularis Na Solanaceae Datura metal Kala dhotra Physalis minima Na Zygophylaceae Tribulus terrestris Goakru

107 Grass Lands: No prominent grass land ecosystem has been found in the core zone area. However the grasslands are mixed with natural vegetation of low lands and in cultivated fields. The grasses and sedges of Buffer zone are listed in Table below. List of Grasses and Sedges of Buffer Zone Family name Botanical name Local /Trade nam Cyperaceae Kyllina tenufolia Na Scleria annularis Na Graminae Apluda mutica Phulkia Aristida hystrix Na Chloris barbata Na Cymbapogon martini Tikhadi Dactylocte aegyptiaca Na Digitaria ternate Na Eleusine indica Na Eragrastiella bifaria Na Eragrastis ciliaris Na Endangered Flora: No endangered plant species in Core zone. List of Endangered Flora of Buffer Zone Family name Botanical name Local /Trade name Not Applicable Na Na Endemic Flora: No endemic plant species have been found in Core zone. List of Endemic Flora of Buffer Zone Family name Botanical name Local /Trade name Not Applicable Na Na Aquatic Flora: No perennial aquatic bodies are present in the Core zone. The following aquatic flora observed in the village ditches and small ponds. Aquatic plants of Buffer zone Family name Botanical name Local/trade name Convolvulaceae Ipomoea aquatica Water spinach Gentianaceae Nymphoides indica Floating Leaf Nelumbonaceae Nelumbo nucifera Lotus

108 3.7.2 TERRESTRIAL FAUNA Fauna of Core Zone Faunal diversity is very negligible in project areas of the core zone as the habitat conditions are not being suitable for the distribution of important wildlife fauna. The Check lists of faunal groups of the Core zone are presented in Table below. Checklist of Terrestrial Fauna of Core zone (a) Mammals Zoological name Common name Status in Wild life (Protection) Act Rousettus leschenaulti Indian Fulvous Fruit- Bat Schedule-V, Section 3 Mus booduga Indian Field Mouse Schedule-V, Section, 5 Mus rattus rattus Common House Rat Schedule-V, Section, 6 Bandicota bengalensis Bandicoot Rat Schedule-V, Section, 6 Herpestes edwardsi Indian Grey Mongoose Schedule-IV, Section, 6A (b) Birds Zoological name Common name Status in Wild life (Protection) Act Bubulcus ibis Cattle egret Schedule-IV, Section,11 Ardeola grayii Indian pond heron Schedule-IV, Section,11 Milvus migrans Black kite Schedule-IV, Section,11 Streptopelia chinensis Spotted dove Schedule-IV, Section,11 Alcedo atthis Small blue kingfisher Schedule-IV, Section,11 Halcyon smyrensis White-breasted kingfisher Schedule-IV, Section,11 Merops orientalis Small bee-eater Schedule-IV, Section,11 Acridotheres tristis Common myna Schedule-IV, Section,11 Sturnus contra Asian pied starling Schedule-IV, Section,11 Venellus indicus Red-wattled lapwing Schedule-IV, Section,11 Chardrius dubius Little ringed flover Schedule-IV, Section,11 Psittakula krameri Rose ringed parakeet Schedule-IV, Section,11 Pyccnonotus cafer Red-vented bulbul Schedule-IV, Section,11 Coracias benghalensis Indian roller Schedule-IV, Section,11 Turdoides caudatus Common babbler Schedule-IV, Section,11 Centropus sinensis Crow pheasant Schedule-IV, Section,11 Dicrurrus adsimilis Black Drango Schedule-IV, Section,11 Carvus splendens House crow Schedule V, Section,1 Passer domesticus House sparrow Schedule-IV, Section,11 (c) Reptiles Zoological name Common name Status in Wild life (Protection) Act Not Applicable Na Na

109 (d) Amphibians Zoological name Common name Status in wildlife (Protection) Act Not Applicable Na Na (e) Butter flies Zoological name Common name Status in wildlife (Protection) Act Not Applicable Na Na Endangered Species (as per Wildlife (Protection) Act: No Endangered fauna was recorded in Core Zone. Checklist of Endangered species of Core zone Zoological name Common name Status in Wild life (Protection) Act Not Applicable Na Na Endemic Species of the Project areas: No endemic species were observed in Core Zone Checklist of Endemic species of Core zone Zoological name Common name Status in Wild life (Protection) Act Not Applicable Na Na Migratory species of the Project areas: No migratory fauna was observed in Core Zone Checklist of Migratory species of Core zone Zoological name Common name Status in Wild life (Protection) Act Not Applicable Na Na Migratory corridors and Flight paths: No migratory corridors and Flight paths were present in Core Zone. Migratory corridors of Core zone Name of the area Location Protected status Not Applicable Na Na Breeding and Spawning grounds: No breeding and spawning grounds were earmarked for the wildlife fauna in Core zone.

110 Breeding and spawning grounds of Core zone Name of the area Location Protected status Not Applicable Na Na Aquatic Fauna: Aquatic fauna belong to Fin-fish (Fishes), Shell- fish (Mollusc) and Crustaceans (Prawns) of non-commercial species. The checklist of aquatic fauna of Core Zone is presented in Table below Checklist of Aquatic fauna of Core Zone (a) Fishes: Zoological name Common name Status in Wild life (Protection)Act Clarias batrachus Magur Not Applicable Mugil cephalous Mullet Not Applicable Catla catla Catla Not Applicable (b) Crustaceans Zoological name Common name Status in Wild life (Protection) Act Macrobrachium rosenbergi Freshwater Prawn Not Applicable (c) Mollusc Zoological name Common name Status in Wild life (Protection) Act Littorina sp. Common snail Not Applicable 2B. Fauna of Buffer Zone: The buffer zone areas of the project are providing with suitable habitats for the distribution of wildlife fauna like mammals. The bird s fauna is conspicuous in the buffer zone areas. The fauna of the buffer zone areas are listed in Table below. Checklist of Terrestrial Fauna of Buffer zone (a) Mammals Zoological name Common name Status in Wild life (Protection) Act Rousettus leschenaulti Indian Fulvous Fruit- Bat Schedule-V, Section 3 Presbytis entellus The Common Langur Schedule-II, Part-I,Section,4A Mus booduga Indian Field Mouse Schedule-V, Section, 5 Mus rattus rattus Common House Rat Schedule-V, Section, 6 Bandicota bengalensis Bandicoot Rat Schedule-V, Section, 6 Herpestes edwardsi Indian Grey Mongoose Schedule-IV, Section, 6A

111 Lepus nigricollis nigricollis Black napped Hare Schedule-IV, Section, 3A Felis chaus Jungle Cat Schedule-II,Part-II,Section,2C Vulpes bengalensis Indian Fox Schedule-II, Part-I,Section,1B Canis aureus Jackal Schedule-II,Part-I,Section,2B (b) Birds Zoological name Common name Status in wild life (Protection) Act Egretta alba Larger egret Schedule-IV, Section,11 Bubulcus ibis Cattle egret Schedule-IV, Section,11 Ardeola grayii Indian pond heron Schedule-IV, Section,11 Milvus migrans Black kite Schedule-IV, Section,11 Haliastur Indus Brahminy kite Schedule-IV, Section,11 Streptopelia chinensis Spotted dove Schedule-IV, Section,11 Alcedo atthis Small blue kingfisher Schedule-IV, Section,11 Halcyon smyrensis White-breasted kingfisher Schedule-IV, Section,11 Merops orientalis Small bee-eater Schedule-IV, Section,11 Dinopium benghalensis Common wood pecker Schedule-IV, Section,11 Acridotheres tristis Common myna Schedule-IV, Section,11 Upupa epops Common hoopoe Schedule-IV, Section,11 Sturnus contra Asian pied starling Schedule-IV, Section,11 Dendrocitta vagabond Indian tree pie Schedule-IV, Section,11 Venellus indicus Red-wattled lapwing Schedule-IV, Section,11 Chardrius dubius Little ringed flover Schedule-IV, Section,11 Psittakula krameri Rose ringed parakeet Schedule-IV, Section,11 Pyccnonotus cafer Red-vented bulbul Schedule-IV, Section,11 Coracias benghalensis Indian roller Schedule-IV, Section,11 Turdoides caudatus Common babbler Schedule-IV, Section,11 Centropus sinensis Crow pheasant Schedule-IV, Section,11 Dicrurrus adsimilis Black Drango Schedule-IV, Section,11 Carvus macrorhynchos Jungle crow Schedule-IV, Section,1 Carvus splendens House crow Schedule V, Section,1 Passer domesticus House sparrow Schedule-IV, Section,11 Ploceus philippinus Baya weaver Schedule-IV, Section,11 (c) Reptiles Zoological name Common name Status in Wild life (Protection) Act Varanus benghalensis Indian monitor lizard Schedule-II, Part-II Enhydris enhydris Smooth water snake Schedule-IV, Section,12 Natrix piscator Olive keel back snake Schedule-IV, Section,12 (d) Amphibians Zoological name Common name Status in Wild life (Protection) Act

112 Bufo melanostictus Common toad Schedule-IV, section,13 Euphlyctis hexadactyla Common frog Schedule-IV, section,13 (e) Butter flies Zoological name Common name Status in Wild life (Protection) Act Danaus genutia Striped tiger Schedule-IV, Section,18 Antheria mylita Moth Schedule-IV, Section,18 Endangered Species (as per Wildlife (Protection) Act: No Endangered fauna was recorded in Buffer Zone. Checklist of Endangered species of Buffer zone Zoological name Common name Status in Wild life (Protection) Act Not Applicable Na Na Endemic Species of the Project areas: No endemic species were observed in Buffer Zone areas of the project Checklist of Endemic species of Buffer zone Zoological name Common name Status in Wild life (Protection) Act Not Applicable Na Na Migratory species of the Project areas: No migratory fauna observed in Buffer Zone Checklist of Migratory species of Buffer zone Zoological name Common name Status in Wild life (Protection) Act Not Applicable Na Na Migratory corridors and Flight paths: No migratory corridors and Flight paths were observed in Buffer Zone. Migratory corridors of Buffer zone Name of the area Location Protected status Not Applicable Na Na Breeding and Spawning grounds: No breeding and spawning grounds were earmarked for the wildlife fauna in Buffer zone.

113 Breeding and spawning grounds of Buffer zone Name of the area Location Protected status Not Applicable Na Na Aquatic Fauna: Aquatic faunal groups are of Fin- fish (Fishes) and Shell- fish (Mollusc) and Crustaceans (Prawns) of non-commercial species. Checklist of Aquatic Fauna of Buffer Zone (a) Fishes: Zoological name Common name Status in Wild life (Protection) Act Channa punctatus Spotted murrel Not Applicable Clarias batrachus Magur Not Applicable Mugil cephalous Mullet Not Applicable Labeo rohita Rohu Not Applicable Labeo gonious Minor carp Not Applicable Catla catla Catla Not Applicable (b) Crustaceans Zoological name Common name Status in Wild life (Protection) Act Macrobrachium rosenbergi Freshwater Prawn Not Applicable Macrobrachium malcolmsoni Small Prawn Not Applicable (c) Mollusc Zoological name Common name Status in Wild life (Protection) Act Planoxis sulcatus Ground snail Not Applicable Littorina sp. Common snail Not Applicable

114 CHAPTER- IV ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS & MITIGATION MEASURES 4.1 AIR POLLUTION IMPACT ASSESSMENT The impact assessment has been carried out dealing with the following points: (a) Phase-wise inventory of air pollution emission sources (b) Impact assessment a. Phase-wise inventory of air pollution emission sources The pollution sources are obvious and to assess the impact, the project life is divided into following time frames: Operation phase Post-operational stage The activities associated with these time frames and having impact on the ambient air quality along with the pollutants are enumerated in the following sections: Operational phase During this phase, activities necessary for mining of coal, its handling and transport are taken up. Such activities having impact on ambient air quality are detailed below: (i) Drilling : Dust (ii) Blasting of coal and overburden (iii) Handling of coal (iv) Overburden handling : Dust and noxious gases : Dust and noxious gases : Dust and noxious gases (v) Dump formation (internal) : Dust and exhaust fumes from dumpers and dust till the development of green cover (vi) Movement of vehicles Post-operational stage : Dust and noxious fumes During this stage of the project, the activities related to the closure of mine are to be carried out. Preparation of mine closure plan shall be carried out during the period four to five years before the closure of the mine. Some of the activities for the closure are:

115 Modifications in physical and biological reclamation of backfilled area Salvaging and shifting operation of HEMMs and other equipment Clearing of coal and other materials, restoration of infrastructure area & colony area to the extent possible and necessary if not useful for other projects Management of hydrology and hydrogeology. Redeployment of workforce, etc. Arrangement & implementation of post-operation monitoring mainly keeping watch, vigil, etc. The activities having impact on the ambient air quality are enumerated below: (i) Movement of HEMMs for physical reclamation of backfilled area (ii) Movement of vehicles for shifting and salvaging operation of HEMMs and other equipment (iii) Movement of vehicles for clearing of coal and other materials : Dust and obnoxious fumes : Dust and obnoxious fumes : Dust and obnoxious gases b. Impact assessment The mining and its related activities create ambient air pollution. The impacts of mining on ambient air quality are highlighted in the following paragraphs: (a) The ambient air quality is influenced due to the presence of RPM, SPM, SO2, NOx, etc., which are generated due to various activities like drilling, blasting and handling related to the project. Further, the ambient air quality is affected marginally to a varying degree due to the mining activities of other nearby opencast and underground coal mines of the same coalfield. The concentration of pollutants may vary depending upon the various micrometeorological parameters and the seasons of a year. (b) The baseline ambient air quality data has been generated surrounding the proposed site of Juna Kunada OC Expn. to assess the present ambient air quality scenario corresponding to the proposed project. The details of the same have been given in previous chapter. (c) The routine monitoring data generated at the neighbouring project site i.e. Navin Kunada OC for last one year have been shown in subsequent paragraphs. All the monitored parameters are well below the permissible limit.

116 (d) Now, with the start of the proposed expansion project, there is likelihood of addition of pollution to the existing concentration level of different attributes of ambient air due to proposed enhancement in production capacity. (e) Efforts will be made by implementation of proper abatement measures so as to maintain the sinking capacity of ambient air to absorb the additional load, if any, thereby maintaining the quality of ambient air to the existing level to the extent possible. (f) Further, as per TOR received from MOEF, AQI Prediction modeling has been done with Industrial Source Complex Short Term 3 (ISCT 3) and the same has been incorporated in the EIA/ EMP. AIR QUALITY MONITORING DATA NAME OF THE COMPANY : WCL YEAR : 2011 NAME OF THE AREA : MAJRI Q.E. : JUN. NAME OF THE PROJECT : NAVIN-KUNADA OCP 1. Office of SOM : MNOA-1 Month Dates of Sampling Parameters RPM From - To SPM (PM10) ( 24 hourly values in μg/m 3 ) NOX APR < 6 < 6 APR < 6 < 6 MAY < 6 < 6 MAY < 6 < 6 JUN < 6 < 6 JUN < 6 < 6 TLV as per Env.(Protection) Amendment Rule Substation : MNOA-2 Month Dates of Sampling Parameters RPM From - To SPM (PM10) SO2 ( 24 hourly values in μg/m 3 ) NOX APR < 6 < 6 JUN < 6 < 6 TLV as per Env.(Protection) Amendment Rule SO2

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118 3. Ekta Nagar Colony : MNOA-3 ( 24 hourly values in μg/m 3 ) Month Dates of Sampling Parameters From - To SPM RPM (PM10) NOX SO2 APR < 6 < 6 APR < 6 < 6 MAY < 6 < 6 MAY < 6 < 6 JUN < 6 < 6 JUN < 6 < 6 4. Deulwada village : MNOA-4 ( 24 hourly values in μg/m 3 ) Month Dates of Sampling Parameters From - To SPM RPM (PM10) NOX SO2 APR < 6 < 6 APR < 6 < 6 MAY < 6 < 6 MAY < 6 < 6 JUN < 6 < 6 JUN < 6 < 6 PERMISSIBLE LIMIT FUGITIVE DUST MONITORING DATA 1. W. Bridge Naglone UG ( 24 hourly values in μg/m 3 ) Month Dates of Sampling Parameters From - To SPM MAY AIR QUALITY MONITORING DATA

119 NAME OF THE COMPANY : WCL YEAR : 2011 NAME OF THE AREA : MAJRI Q.E. : SEP. NAME OF THE PROJECT : NAVIN-KUNADA OCP 1. Office of SOM : MNOA-1 ( 24 hourly values in μg/m 3 ) Month Dates of Sampling Parameters From - To SPM RPM (PM10) NOX SO2 JUL < 6 < 6 JUL < 6 < 6 AUG < 6 < 6 SEP < 6 < 6 TLV as per Env.(Protection) Amendment Rule Substation : MNOA-2 ( 24 hourly values in μg/m 3 ) Month Dates of Sampling Parameters From - To SPM RPM (PM10) NOX SO2 JUL < 6 < 6 SEP < 6 < 6 TLV as per Env.(Protection) Amendment Rule Ekta Nagar Colony : MNOA-3 ( 24 hourly values in μg/m 3 ) Month Dates of Sampling Parameters From - To SPM RPM (PM10) NOX SO2 JUL < 6 < 6 JUL < 6 < 6 AUG < 6 < 6 AUG < 6 < 6 SEP < 6 < 6 SEP < 6 < 6 PERMISSIBLE LIMIT Deulwada village : MNOA-4 ( 24 hourly values in μg/m 3 ) Month Dates of Sampling Parameters From - To SPM RPM (PM10) NOX SO2 JUL < 6 < 6 JUL < 6 < 6 AUG < 6 < 6 AUG < 6 < 6 SEP < 6 < 6 SEP < 6 < 6 PERMISSIBLE LIMIT FUGITIVE DUST MONITORING DATA 1. W. Bridge Naglone UG ( 24 hourly values in μg/m 3 ) Month Dates of Sampling Parameters From - To SPM AUG AIR QUALITY MONITORING DATA

120 NAME OF THE COMPANY : WCL YEAR : 2011 NAME OF THE AREA : MAJRI Q.E. : DEC. NAME OF THE PROJECT : NAVIN-KUNADA OCP 1. Office of SOM : MNOA-1 ( 24 hourly values in μg/m 3 ) Month Dates of Sampling Parameters From - To SPM RPM (PM10) NOX SO2 OCT < 6 < 6 DEC < 6 < 6 TLV as per Env.(Protection) Amendment Rule Substation : MNOA-2 ( 24 hourly values in μg/m 3 ) Month Dates of Sampling Parameters From - To SPM RPM (PM10) NOX SO2 OCT < 6 < 6 NOV < 6 < 6 TLV as per Env.(Protection) Amendment Rule : MNOA-3 3. Ekta Nagar Colony Month Dates of Sampling Parameters RPM From - To SPM (PM10) ( 24 hourly values in μg/m 3 ) NOX OCT < 6 < 6 NOV < 6 < 6 NOV < 6 < 6 DEC < 6 < 6 DEC < 6 < 6 PERMISSIBLE LIMIT Deulwada village : MNOA-4 ( 24 hourly values in μg/m 3 ) Month Dates of Sampling Parameters From - To SPM RPM (PM10) NOX SO2 OCT < 6 < 6 NOV < 6 < 6 DEC < 6 < 6 PERMISSIBLE LIMIT SO2

121 AIR QUALITY MONITORING DATA NAME OF THE COMPANY : WCL YEAR : 2012 NAME OF THE AREA : MAJRI Q.E. : MARCH NAME OF THE PROJECT : NAVIN-KUNADA OCP 1. Office of SOM : MNOA-1 ( 24 hourly values in μg/m 3 ) Month Dates of Sampling Parameters From - To SPM PM-10 NOX SO2 JAN FEB FEB MAR MAR TLV as per Env.(Protection) Amendment Rule Substation : MNOA-2 ( 24 hourly values in μg/m 3 ) Month Dates of Sampling Parameters From - To SPM PM-10 NOX SO2 JAN FEB TLV as per Env.(Protection) Amendment Rule Ekta Nagar Colony : MNOA-3 ( 24 hourly values in μg/m 3 ) Month Dates of Sampling Parameters From - To SPM PM-10 NOX SO2 JAN JAN FEB FEB MAR MAR PERMISSIBLE LIMIT Deulwada village : MNOA-4 ( 24 hourly values in μg/m 3 ) Month Dates of Sampling Parameters From - To SPM PM-10 NOX SO2 JAN JAN FEB FEB MAR MAR PERMISSIBLE LIMIT

122 From the above, it can be inferred that the various pollution control measures already undertaken have been proved to be effective, which has arrested the deterioration of the ambient air quality in the mine activity area even after substantial increase in the production level. So it may be predicted that the ambient air quality will have no harmful effect on human being, flora and fauna, soil quality, surface structures and aesthetic value of the surrounding environment as suitable mitigative measures will be taken during the life to make the operations eco-friendly. The existing practice of fortnightly monitoring of ambient air quality will continue with the expansion project also and the results will be examined critically so as to identify the affected area and mine authorities will thereafter be able to take appropriate control measures to minimize the adverse effects, if any, as far as possible. 4.2 Impact on Water Quality: Identification of the sources of water pollution Likely sources of water pollution from this project along with the type of pollutants are as follows: (i) Sanitary (domestic) wastewater : Suspended solids and BOD. (ii) Industrial wastewater from workshop (iii) Wastewater from mine (iv) Surface run-off passing through coal stockpiles (v) Storm water from leasehold area and built-up area : Suspended solids, oil & grease; : Suspended solids of coal, clay and oil; : Suspended solids; : Suspended solids. Impact assessment Mining and its related activities may create water quality problems. The impact of mining at the project on both surface and ground water sources has been assessed and given below: (a) Surface water sources Deterioration of water quality and pollution of water bodies due to discharge of mine effluent, if not treated. Change in relief pattern due to mining may cause flooding, siltation, choking and pollution. Mitigatory measures would involve provision of (i) garland drains on periphery to prevent surface run-off from entering into the quarry, (ii) catch drain around the dumps for avoiding

123 siltation and (iii) sedimentation ponds for reducing the pollution of surface water bodies. Possible overflow of water from nearby rivers/nallahs must be safeguarded by stone pitching and strengthening the embankment along the side of the water course In order to assess the existing quality of surface as well as ground water quality surrounding the proposed project site, base line data has been generated during Winter season of and the details have been furnished in previous chapter and it is observed that all the parameters are well within the permissible limit. The mine water discharge quality of existing opencast project in the immediate vicinity is being monitored regularly as per Env. (Protection) Amendment Rule, The result indicates that mine pumped out water does not contain any pollution load. As such, in the proposed Juna Kunada OCP, with further expansion in production capacity similar quality of mine effluent can be expected because of same hydro geological set up. However, due care will be taken to treat the mine water discharge by sedimentation for the proposed project. Effluents from workshop are proposed to be treated in ETP (as being done at present) and moreover water will be mostly recycled in Workshop & CHP. As such, possibility of adverse impact on natural watercourses after mixing is very remote. Garland drain around the OB dump & coal dump will be made to avoid siltation of natural water course. As indicated earlier, this being a proposed mine, the quality of mine pumped out water will be monitored once in every fortnight. The base line data generated at surface watercourses and at the ground water in the villages in the buffer zone have revealed that all parameters are well within the permissible limits. Based on the data collected at similar coal mine, it can be concluded that the impact due to proposed mining operation, the adverse impacts on water both surface as well as ground water will be insignificant. The mine water discharge quality of nearby existing Navin Kunada opencast project has been considered here as both the mines are adjoining and having similar geological configuration. The quality of effluents is being monitored at Navin Kunada OCP regularly as per Env. (Protection) Amendment Rule, For impact assessment water quality data of Q.E. June 11 to March 2012 has been considered.

124 EFFLUENT WATER QUALITY MONITORING DATA NAME OF THE COMPANY : WCL YEAR : 2011 NAME OF THE AREA : MAJRI Q.E. : JUN. NAME OF THE PROJECT : NAVIN-KUNADA OCP Name of the Location : Mine water discharge - MNOW-1 Month Date of Sample Analysis Results collection ph TSS (mg/l) COD (mg/l) O & G (mg/l) MAY BDL MAY BDL JUN BDL JUN BDL TLV as per Env.(Protection) Amendment rule (BDL - Below Detectable Level- Value < 1.0 mg/l) NAME OF THE COMPANY : WCL YEAR : 2011 NAME OF THE AREA : MAJRI Q.E. : SEP. NAME OF THE PROJECT : NAVIN-KUNADA OCP Name of the Location : Mine water discharge - MNOW-1 Month Date of Sample Analysis Results collection ph TSS (mg/l) COD (mg/l) O & G (mg/l) JUL BDL JUL BDL AUG BDL AUG BDL SEP BDL SEP BDL TLV as per Env.(Protection) Amendment rule (BDL - Below Detectable Level- Value < 1.0 mg/l) EFFLUENT WATER QUALITY MONITORING DATA NAME OF THE COMPANY : WCL YEAR : 2011 NAME OF THE AREA : MAJRI Q.E. : DEC. NAME OF THE PROJECT : NAVIN-KUNADA OCP Name of the Location : Mine water discharge - MNOW-1 Month Date of Sample Analysis Results collection ph TSS (mg/l) COD (mg/l) O & G (mg/l) OCT BDL OCT BDL NOV BDL NOV BDL DEC BDL DEC BDL TLV as per Env.(Protection) Amendment rule (BDL - Below Detectable Level- Value < 1.0 mg/l) EFFLUENT WATER QUALITY MONITORING DATA

125 NAME OF THE COMPANY : WCL YEAR : 2012 NAME OF THE AREA : MAJRI DATE : NAME OF THE PROJECT : NAVIN KUNADA 1. Name of the Location : Mine water discharge Sl. Parameters Analysis Standards for discharge No. Results Part A, Schedule VI 1 ph Temperature ( 0 C) 18.4 Te<Ts+5 0 C 3 Colour (Hz) 2 * 4 Odour Unobjectionable Unobjectionable 5 Turbidity (NTU) 4 * 6 Conductivity (µs/cm) 2780 * 7 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) Oil & Grease (mg/l) BDL 10 9 Dissolved Oxygen (mg/l) 5.64 * 10 C.O.D. (mg/l) B.O.D. 3 days at 27 0 C (mg/l) Total Residual Chorine (mg/l) BDL 1 (Max.) 13 Ammonical Nitrogen (mg/l) Total kjeldahl Nitrogen (mg/l) Free Ammonia (mg/l) BDL Arsenic (mg/l) BDL Lead (mg/l) BDL Hexavalent Chromium (mg/l) BDL Total Chromium (mg/l) BDL 2 20 Copper (mg/l) BDL 3 21 Zinc (mg/l) Selenium (mg/l) BDL Nickel (mg/l) Cadmium (mg/l) BDL 2 25 Dissolved Phosphate (mg/l) BDL 5 26 Sulphide (mg/l) BDL 2 27 Iron (mg/l) Manganese (mg/l) Nitrate Nitrogen (mg/l) Phenolics Compounds (mg/l) BDL 1 1. BDL - Below Detectable Level, 2. * - Limit not specified.

126 EFFLUENT WATER QUALITY MONITORING DATA NAME OF THE COMPANY : WCL YEAR : 2012 NAME OF THE AREA : MAJRI Q.E. : MAR. NAME OF THE PROJECT : NAVIN-KUNADA OCP Name of the Location : Mine water discharge - MNOW-1 Month Date of Sample Analysis Results collection ph TSS (mg/l) COD (mg/l) O & G (mg/l) JAN BDL FEB BDL FEB BDL MAR BDL MAR BDL TLV as per Env.(Protection) Amendment rule (BDL - Below Detectable Level- Value < 1.0 mg/l) The result indicates that mine pumped out water does not contain any pollution load and quality parameters of workshop effluents are well within the specified limit. As such, in the proposed Juna Kunada OC Expansion mine, similar quality of mine effluent can be expected because of same hydrogeological set up IMPACT OF MINING ON WATER REGIME: The mining activity creates dis-equilibrium in environmental scenario of the area and disturbs the groundwater conditions/regime in particular. The impact on water regime due to mining activity can be broadly classified as under: iv) Impact on topography & soil v) Impact on surface water and quality vi) Impact on groundwater & quality A brief description/out-line on these aspects are given below: Impact on topography & soil: A local change in ground topography will be created at Juna Kunada OC Expansion mine area due to mining operations such as open pit, embankments, dumps of overburden and coal, diversion of nallah and roads, mine voids etc. As a result, there would be marginal change in the drainage and surface run-off. During these courses, soil is most susceptible for changes due to erosion, leaching phenomena/process etc. Further the fine dust particles of coal & overburden may adversely affect the physical & chemical characteristics of soil. Within the core zone area, cracks and loosening of soil would be resulted in due to mine and associated activities such as drilling, blasting etc thereby

127 physical/textural changes would occur in soil/formations. This mine induced process increases the rate of infiltration and recharge. The studies carried out in Wardha Valley coalfield have established that rainfall-infiltration rates have been increased by 100% (doubled) in the core zone area of opencast mines thereby increasing the scope of groundwater recharge. So also the back filled area may be a good media for high groundwater recharge due to high induced permeability. Further, the void proposed to be left out would store substantial quantity of rain water which can be utilised for domestic & agriculture use and also for recharging the groundwater source. It may be appropriate to high light the fact that temporary groundwater loss/deficit created during active mining stage would be compensated by these different means in the post mining stage so that the initial groundwater levels are regained to normalcy at the earliest for the utility of the area. Appropriate reclamation measures would be adopted to normalize the ground topography and soil as far as possible. However, overburden dumps; embankments etc. are unavoidable structures to be left in the post mining stage. Impact on surface water & quality: As mentioned earlier, there would be minor change in the ground topography and infiltration capacity/rate of soil/formation due to mining operations resulting in some local change in drainage pattern and surface run-off in core zone. It is established that high infiltration zone would serve as good media for high groundwater recharge and reduces the surface run-off considerably in the core zone. In view of this, the mine has to handle more water in the monsoon besides the additional contribution from the surface run-off from the catchment area. As such the surface run-off contribution to the natural drains from the mining area would be minimum thereby some minor change is expected in hydrologic regime of the river/nallah system. The surface run-off from the dumps of overburden material and coal and mine water discharge/effluent are laden with suspended particles of coal and other associated materials. This water is collected by foot drains with stoppage arrangement and passed through sedimentation tank/pond. This treated water will be utilised for mine site requirement and the surplus would be utilised to supplement the water shortage for domestic & agriculture use of villages if required or otherwise discharged into land surface/natural drains. Further, the groundwater quality is also satisfactory / good and its mixing is not going to adversely affect the quality of surface water. Impact on groundwater & its quality: Mining is associated with groundwater problems, particularly when it is below water table. The impact of mining on groundwater is dependent mainly on mine and aquifer parameters, groundwater recharge-discharge process etc. In the opencast mining, the unconfined aquifer gets affected more whereas the semiconfined aquifers are least affected due to continuous gravity drainage and conventional sump pumping or advance dewatering schemes for efficient and safe working. As such, during this exercise, basically the water level is to be

128 depressed/depleted below the working seam depth in which case large scale mine water pumping can not avoided. Consequently the mine dewatering would drain out some area around the mine with decline in groundwater levels. However, these mine induced effects are temporary as increased infiltration rate at as rain water harvesting to balance the mine dewatering. Further, the mine effluent would contaminate the other resources of water if discharged untreated. However, water quality monitoring would be undertaken at the stipulated intervals immediately after the mine development starts and continued during the mine life. Groundwater inflow and mine influence area have been estimated and the groundwater monitoring would be undertaken as corrective measure to avoid adverse effects. The mine discharge after passing through sedimentation pond / tank would be discharged into land/natural drains with earthen check dam at suitable locations so that the groundwater gets additional recharge by the return flow. The artificial recharge by water conservation structures in mine influence area proper may not be a viable solution because of the reason that recharged water would drain to the mine at a faster rate due to the steep hydraulic gradients resulted in during mining activity. As mentioned earlier the mine impact may be for temporary period during mine life and the area would regain the normalcy/benefits in many ways by appropriate reclamation measures during post-mining period. However, the temporary water shortage in the mine influence area would be supplemented from the treated mine water discharge for both domestic & irrigation use of affected villages if any. 4.3 Impact on Noise Level: In order to assess the existing ambient noise level in the surrounding of proposed project site corresponding to pre-mining scenario, base line ambient noise level data in the surrounding of the project site has been detailed out in Chapter III and noise level values have been found to be within permissible limits. Now to assess the likely contribution from proposed expansion project, the ambient noise level of an operating mine of the same area has been taken into consideration. It is observed that noise level recorded near project office (mine activity area) of Navin Kunada OCP is well within the permissible limit. Details of noise levels at Navin Kunada OCP have been given below.

129 NOISE LEVEL DATA NAME OF THE COMPANY : WCL YEAR : 2011 NAME OF THE AREA : MAJRI Q.E. : JUN. NAME OF THE PROJECT : NAVIN-KUNADA OCP Name of the Location : Chargaon CHP MNON-1 Month Date of Data Noise Level in db(a) Remarks collection Day Time Night Time APR APR MAY MAY JUN JUN Noise Level Standard as per Env. (Protection) Amendment rule Name of the Location : Ekta Nagar Colony - MNON-2 Month Date of Data Noise Level in db(a) Remarks collection Day Time Night Time APR APR MAY MAY JUN JUN Permissible Limit 55 45

130 NOISE LEVEL DATA NAME OF THE COMPANY : WCL YEAR : 2011 NAME OF THE AREA : MAJRI Q.E. : SEP. NAME OF THE PROJECT : NAVIN-KUNADA OCP Name of the Location : Chargaon CHP MNON-1 Month Date of Data Noise Level in db(a) Remarks collection Day Time Night Time JUL JUL AUG AUG SEP SEP Noise Level Standard as per Env. (Protection) Amendment rule Name of the Location : Ekta Nagar Colony - MNON-2 Month Date of Data Noise Level in db(a) Remarks collection Day Time Night Time JUL JUL AUG AUG SEP SEP Permissible Limit 55 45

131 NOISE LEVEL DATA NAME OF THE COMPANY : WCL YEAR : 2011 NAME OF THE AREA : MAJRI Q.E. : DEC. NAME OF THE PROJECT : NAVIN-KUNADA OCP Name of the Location : Chargaon CHP MNON-1 Month Date of Data Noise Level in db(a) Remarks collection Day Time Night Time OCT OCT NOV NOV DEC DEC Noise Level Standard as per Env. (Protection) Amendment rule Name of the Location : Ekta Nagar Colony - MNON-2 Month Date of Data Noise Level in db(a) Remarks collection Day Time Night Time OCT OCT NOV NOV DEC DEC Permissible Limit 55 45

132 NOISE LEVEL DATA NAME OF THE COMPANY : WCL YEAR : 2012 NAME OF THE AREA : MAJRI Q.E. : MAR. NAME OF THE PROJECT : NAVIN-KUNADA OCP Name of the Location : Chargaon CHP MNON-1 Month Date of Data Noise Level in db(a) Remarks collection Day Time Night Time JAN JAN FEB FEB MAR MAR Noise Level Standard as per Env. (Protection) Amendment rule Name of the Location : Ekta Nagar Colony - MNON-2 Month Date of Data Noise Level in db(a) Remarks collection Day Time Night Time JAN JAN FEB FEB MAR MAR Permissible Limit 55 45

133 With the proposed expansion of the Juna Kunada OC mine, the expected noise level in the mine activity area will be much less as compared to Navin Kunada OCP as the scale of operation will be less. Hence the impact on noise will be insignificant. 4.4 Impact on Land:- The total land involved in Juna Kunada OCP is ha. Out of this land, ha is as per approved EMP and now additional 141 ha of land (already in possession of WCL) in the adjacent exhausted mine i.e. Chargaon OCP is proposed to be annexed. Out of the ha of land earmarked for Juna Kunada CP ha is agricultural land and as on date ha has been acquired. The land is mainly cultivated or revenue land. This land is free from forest land and there is no village shifting involved. LANDUSE DETAILS FOR EXPANSION OPENCAST PROJECT S.N. LANDUSE Within ML Area (ha) Outside ML Area (ha) Total (ha) 1. Agricultural Land Forest Land NIL NIL 3. Wasteland/ Govt. Land Grazing Land Surface water bodies Settlements Others (Worked out quarry void of erstwhile Chargaon OC) Total PROPOSED LAND USE PLAN DURING OPERATION OF THE PROJECT hectares of land proposed for the project would be utilized for different purposes to carry out the project operation as stated below:- S.N. Particulars Area in hectares 1 Excavation Area Infrastructure Worked out area of Chargaon OCP Main OB Dump Embankment Blasting Zone, Boundary adjustment and Raitonalization Total

134 WASTE DISPOSAL TECHNIQUE Gradient of the seam being very steep (1 in 3.5 to 1 in 1.9), it is not feasible to do simultaneous backfilling. So, the excavated OB can be dumped on surface as external OB Dump thereby degrading land. Hence, to minimize the degradation of land, it has been proposed to annex the already worked out quarry of adjacent Chargaon OCP. This void of Charagon OCP is now readily available and can be used for direct dumping of OB from Juna Kunada OCP. In the earlier EC also, the dumping of OB in Chargaon OC was proposed but to the extent of only Mm3 and major portion (23.80 Mm3 out of total Mm3) was planned for stacking at the earmarked site of External OB Dump (balance marked for construction of flood protection embankment). Now on date, Juna Kunada OC has just started and Chargaon OC has got completely exhausted, as such decoaled void of Chargaon OCP is available for taking full load of OB right from the very beginning of excavation at Juna Kunada OC. Hence the present proposal does not envisage any external dumping (except for construction of flood protection embankment during the first year same as earlier sanctioned proposal with minor increase in quantity due to change in alignment and dimension as suggested by DGMS). Hence to accommodate the excavated OB from Juna Kunada by avoiding external OB Dumping, the void and surrounding area admeasuring 141 ha has been proposed to be annexed. Thus the present proposal not only avoids land degradation by way of external Dumping to extent of ha but also plans to reclaim -- ha of already degraded land. The disposal of solid waste in the present proposal vis a- vis sanction proposal is summarized as below:- Sl.No Particulars Sanctioned Present Proposal Proposal 1. Total OB Excavation (Mm3) Total OB in External Dump(Mm3) Total OB in Embankment (Mm3) Total OB in decoaled void of Chargaon OC(Mm3) 5. Total OB be used in Juna Kunada OC for Link Haul Road (Mm3)

135 The calendar Programme of solid waste disposal is placed below;- Year Total OB Excavation Disposal of OB in Mm3 in (Mm3) Embankment In the decoaled Simultaneous void of Chargaon dumping for OC link haul raod Total

136 Comparison of Existing Project vis a vis Expansion Proposal:- Sl.No Particulars Sanctioned Present Proposal Proposal 1. Total OB Excavation (Mm3) Total OB in External Dump(Mm3) Total OB in Embankment (Mm3) Total OB in decoaled void of Chargaon OC(Mm3) 5. Total OB be used in Juna Kunada OC for Link Haul Road (Mm3) Stage-wise Landuse and Reclamation Area (ha) (expansion) S.N. Land use Present (1 st Year) 5 th Year End of Mine Life category 1. Backfilled Area (Reclaimed with plantation) (in already (in already 2. Excavated Area (not reclaimed / void) 3. External OB dump Reclaimed with plantation) 4. Reclaimed Top soil dump worked out quarry void of Chargaon OC) worked out quarry void of Chargaon OC) in Junakunada OC & ha in worked out quarry of Chargaon OC) Nil (top soil proposed to be concurrently spread over embankment) 5. Green Built Area (In Peripheral Area) 6. Undisturbed area (brought under (Projected for Future use plantation) for excavation, already worked out area of Chargaon OC and blasting Zone) (Cum 20.00) (Cum 30.00) (Projected for Future (To be brought use for excavation, under plantation already worked out during closure area of Chargaon period) OC and blasting Zone) 7. Embankment ( plantation) (Plantation nil) (Plantation (Plantation 17.00) 34.00) 8. Area around buildings and (Plantation in 0.50 (Plantation in 0.50 infrastructure ha) ha) including internal roads TOTAL

137 Stage-wise Cumulative Plantation SN Year* Green Belt External Dump/ Embankment Area (ha) No. of Trees Area (ha) No. of Trees Backfilled Area Area (ha) No. of Trees Others (Undisturbed Area/etc) Area (ha) No. of Trees Area (ha) 1. 1 st Year rd Year 3. 5 th Year 4. End of Mine Life Post Mining/ Closure Note Number of trees will be Area X 2500 plants per ha. 4.5 Impact on socio-economic profile of the area Total The activities listed under the two phases of this running project are likely to affect the environment to varying degrees. The environment is a very complex system and so many factors are interlinked and interdependent of each other, that any prediction concerning the impact on the environment as a whole may not always be very precise. So relevant aspects of environment are isolated as parameters and the impact due to various activities on the parameters has been identified as project activities. Socio-economic Impact There will be positive impact due to community development activities already undertaken and/or to be undertaken by WCL. The opening of mine shall pave way for general improvement of economy of the area, besides, increase in revenue of the state exchequer. The impacts on socio-economic profile can be categorized and studied under the following heads: i) Population Growth and Migration The opening of this project will be having an impact on the people inhabiting surrounding the project area. There will be migration of people from outside due to more job opportunities in the project area. Thus, the population in this area is likely to increase. No. of Trees

138 ii) Transport and Communication The provision of metalled approach road to the place of work and other places of public interests like shopping, education, medical services etc. is going to improve the existing transport & communication net work. iii) Health With the opening of this project, the facilities created in the project are likely to be extended for neighboring population also. iv) Literacy After coming up of this project, educational facilities developed in the project area will help to improve the literacy of the rural areas also around this project. v) Economic Impacts Although a few mines in the buffer zone, the continuation of mining operation in Juna Kunada OC mine with enhanced production capacity will definitely affect its surroundings and the employment scenario. With the proposed expansion project the occupational structure of the area is going to change further and many people are likely to be involved in the job of mining and allied activities. Hence, income level of these people is likely to improve to significant level. There will be creation of direct and indirect new employment opportunities in long term. The mining activities will accelerate the economic activities and urbanisation in the region with the creation of new employment opportunities including growth of other ancillary industries. Maharashtra Government will be benefited through financial revenues in crores of rupees by way of royalty, sales tax etc. from the direct and indirect operations in the project area. Central exchequer will also have flow of funds through financial revenues by way of Income tax, Central Sales Tax etc. vi) Rehabilitation & Resettlement The total land involved in Juna Kunada OCP is ha. Out of this land, ha is as per approved EMP and now additional 141 ha of land (already in possession of WCL) in the adjacent exhausted mine i.e. Chargaon OCP is proposed to be annexed. Out of the ha of land earmarked for Juna Kunada CP ha is agricultural land and as on date ha has been acquired. The land is mainly cultivated or revenue land. This land is free from forest land and there is no village shifting involved. There is no village falling over the mining activity area and as such no resettlement of house oustees is involved.

139 As indicated earlier, ha of tenancy land has been acquired and land losers are being compensated/ rehabilitated as per Company s Policy. 4.6 Effects of Traffic Movement The following impacts are anticipated. Increased level of RPM & SPM in ambient air Noise nuisance due to movements of trucks. Creation of ruts and potholes on the surface of the road Road accidents 4.7 Impact on flora & fauna o There is no forest land in core zone. o There is no endangered and endemic species in core and buffer zone. o o o The area is not the migratory route for any wild animal. Both core and buffer zones are found to be free from ecologically sensitive and biologically rich areas/habitats, such as, national parks, sanctuaries, biosphere reserves etc. WCL in association with local people will make all efforts to conserve the flora & fauna in the immediate surrounding of the mine area. 4.8 Visual/Aesthetic Impacts Suitable mitigatory measures will be taken to eliminate spots of eyesore due to excavation of coal and OB as well as transportation, water logging by provision of proper drainage, land reclamation (both technical and biological) and afforestation. 4.9 ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION MITIGATION MEASURES i. Air pollution control measures: Since Juna Kunada OC mine has just started, the environmental monitoring data generation has also been started on regular basis as per the Env (Protection) Amendment Rule published Vide Gazette of dated The same monitoring will be continued in the balance life with enhanced production. In addition to data generation, following abatement measures have been taken in order to suppress the dust and noxious gases generation to the maximum possible extent. Drilling Operations In order to reduce dust generated by drilling operation, dust extractors/wet drilling in drills are being regularly used.

140 Blasting Operation In order to minimize the generation of dust during blasting, the following mitigative measures are suggested: (a) Blast holes are properly placed/spaced/positioned. (b) Blast is properly designed in respect of hole-spacing. Hole placing and blast design are looked into as a fresh case every time, by a competent Blasting Officer who takes into consideration the actual geo-mining conditions of the site. (c) (d) Blasting is being done between shifts or during the rest interval when the minimum number of persons is present around the blast area. In order to quickly disperse the dust generated in blasting operations, blasting is avoided when there is wind. Blasting is avoided in the mornings and during cloudy situations. Adaptation of Controlled Blasting Technique as permitted by DGMS. Loading & Transport The loosened overburden material as well as coal, as far as possible is being wetted first with help of water spray arrangements before the start of loading operations. Movement of vehicles and HEMM on haul roads, particularly when they are un - metalled, is another major source of dust generation. To minimize dust generation due to this operation, the following abatement measures are being taken. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) All long-life haul roads and service roads have been / are being properly constructed and metalled. Unmetalled roads are being kept free of ruts, potholes etc. All haul-roads are being regularly sprayed with water. Water sprinklers are regularly used in the project. Overloading of vehicles are avoided. Covering of loaded trucks by tarpauline. Regular cleaning of transportation roads. Adequate green belt has already been developed all along the coal transportation road on both sides. All the above-mentioned control measures will be continued during the balance period of the project.

141 OB Dumps/Backfilled Area As already explained, there will not be any specific external OB dump. Entire OB (except for a meager quantity for embankment & haul road) will be accommodated in the already decoaled void of neighbouring Chargaon OC. On the back-filed top surface, plantation of grass and trees will be done when the top surface will become inactive (i.e. there is no further dumping). Other Measures Noxious gasses are emitted through exhaust fumes during the operation of diesel / petrol operated equipment. In order to reduce such emission, regular maintenance of the diesel / petrol operated vehicles is being carried out so that the emissions from these vehicles are under control. However, wherever, the condition will permit petrol / diesel operated HEMM will be replaced by electrically operated ones. Water sprinkling on coal stock/face, blanketing of exposed surface is being carried out to avoid spontaneous heating and minimize air pollution. Ambient Air Quality Monitoring The ambient air quality monitoring is being carried out on regular basis as per the Env (Protection) Amendment Rule, 2000 so as to ascertain the likely load of various air pollutants and thereby suitably modifying the various control measures. Plantation to Check Air Pollution Plantation will be under taken in the mine area as mitigatives measure against air pollution, noise pollution and to increase the aesthetic value. The plantation has already been taken place at suitable places like overburden dump, along the road sides, unused land etc is being done to arrest as well as reduce the rate of dispersion of dust generated due to various mining operations in the neighbourhood viz. quarrying, coal and OB transportation, OB dumping, CHP operation. The plantation is being carried out through Forest Development Corporation of Maharashtra and the same will be done in Juna Kunada OCP also. ii. Water pollution control measures : The major source of water pollution in the opencast mine is mine pumped out water. With enhanced production capacity of the mine, the quality of mine pumped out water is not expected to change, as because the geology of the area will remain same as the mine will continue to operate with the already approved geo mining condition as such, the impact of enhanced production capacity of the mine on water quality will be insignificant. The other sources are effluent from Workshop and residential colony. There is independent Workshop Effluent Treatment Plant (WETP) of 0.10 MLD at Chargaon & the same will be used for Juna Kunada OCP. The WETP has been provided with sufficient

142 capacity to handle the requirement. Further, there is no additional provision of workshop as such chances of pollution even after the enhancement of production will be negligible. Similarly, there is no addition of manpower and no increase in residential strength so; possibility of pollution due to domestic sewage during the balance life with enhanced production does not arise as there is a combined Township at Ekta- Nagar wherein a 0.40 MLD DETP is already in operation. The impact prediction on ground water made in the approved EMP is for the final depth of the quarry. The present proposal for enhancement in coal production will be done within the approved EMP limit as there is no change in the mine configuration. Therefore, change in mine production during intermittent stage will not affect the assessment except some local variations within the predicted influence area. In addition, to assess the likely impact of opencast coal mining on ground water, regular monitoring of ground water level is being carried out as per MOEF guideline. However, monitoring is continuously being done as per Environment Protection (Amendment Rule, 2000) and in case, any undesirable element noticed, immediate corrective action will be taken. Salient controls measures have been taken are as follows: i) Industrial Effluent The wastewater from workshop which normally remains laden with oil and grease, suspended and dissolved solids etc. will be treated in the Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) of capacity 100 KLD which is in operation at Chargaon. Clear water coming out from the treatment plant is taken into the closed water circuit and recycled for its reuse. All parameter of ETP waste discharge is monitored regularly as per Env. (Protection) Amendment Rule, 2000.The results have been found within permissible limits. ii) Mine Water Most of the suspended particles will get settled in the mine sump made at the floor of the seam and the supernatant water will be pumped out. This water will then be passed through sedimentation pond at surface before being discharged in to natural drain. iii) Surface Run-off Adequate numbers of vegetation is proposed to be grown on the top surface and slopes of the dumps in order to arrest the erosion of soil and it also reduces surface run-off, which helps averting siltation of natural watercourses. In order to arrest siltation from OB dump, catch drains of adequate size will be provided around the periphery of external OB Dumps. Further, garland drains will also be provided around the quarry edges. Water/Effluent Quality Monitoring Regular water quality/effluent quality monitoring as being done in all the operating mines is being started (as this mine has just been started) so as to

143 ascertain the likely load of pollutants and thereby suitably modifying the control measures. As seen from Analysis Data of the neighbouring mine, the pumped out water does not contain significant pollution load and the discharge water quality even without treatment is quite satisfactory. The same fortnightly monitoring of mine pumped out will be carried out in the proposed Expansion opencast mine also during the entire life of the mine. Remedial measures to control ground water depletion The following methodology and remedial measures have been taken to minimize the mine induced impact on ground water levels and also adverse effects in the area. (i) (iv) (v) (vi) The water shortage in the villages, if any, in the influence area can be supplemented by supply of water from the mine water after treatment. While reclamation of the mined area, void at the deepest portion of the pit has to be left. This residual pit void would initially serve as access for future expansion and subsequently it could be backfilled. Well water monitoring in nearby villages is being carried out quarterly as per MoEF s guidelines. No adverse remarks have so far been observed. Regular water quality/effluent quality monitoring is being carried out so as to ascertain the likely load of pollutants and thereby suitably modifying the control measures. As seen from Analytical Data, the mine pumped out water does not contain significant pollution load and the discharge water quality even without treatment is quite satisfactory. iii. Noise Pollution Control Measures: NOISE POLLUTION CONTROL MEASURES Monitoring of the noise levels as being done in all the operating mines is being started (as this mine has just been started) on regular basis as per the Env (Protection) Amendment Rule It has been seen from the monitoring data of the neighbouring mine that the noise levels at the mine site are all below TLV. While planning for an effective noise attenuation measures, the concept of source, path and receiver has been considered. (A) Noise Control at Source There are two areas where the noise generation can be checked at source. (i) Proper Design Since the generation of noise can be reduced by reducing the vibration amplitude, the area of vibrating part and frequency of vibration is being taken care that all loose contact between metal parts avoided.

144 Shock absorbing pads are being fixed in the foundation of vibrating equipment / machines. In case of aerodynamic noise producing sources, mufflers are provided with the machines. (ii) Proper Maintenance All machines and equipment is being properly maintained. Sound muffler system and bearing lubricating system etc. of equipment is being kept in proper condition. (A) Noise control in Transmission Path The measures are to be taken for control of noise along the transmission path have been put in following two categories: (i) (ii) Air borne path Ground borne path (i) Air Borne Path The control in air borne path has been planned in a number of ways as: (a) (b) (ii) The crusher house, screen house etc., which are source of high level noise generation are to be enclosed. Planting of furrows of trees along the thick foliage around the compound and wall of CHP, workshop and other industrial buildings. This will reduce the spread of noise. It can be also used as an acoustic enclosure to reduce ambient noise. Ground Borne Path It has been proposed to provide vibration isolators in the form of vibration absorbing pads placed at the base of vibrating equipment. (C) Noise Control at Receiver End Even after adopting above measures, if desired noise level is not achieved at receiver end, in that case, following measures are suggested: (a) The workers exposed to high noise level are provided with earplugs. (b) Provision of enclosed booths at the worksite to protect worker from noisy environment. Regular monitoring of ambient noise level in core zone as per Env.(Protection) Amendment, Rule,2000.

145 Blasting vibration control measures All provisions of Coal Mines Regulations, 1957 are being and will continue to be followed. The quantity of explosive is decided as per condition imposed by DGMS. Blasting is being done and will continue to be done in daytime during the shift change over period as per requirement keeping in view DGMS permission, meteorological conditions, geo-mining condition and method of mining. Proper conformation to measures for safe blasting, to avoid damage to any structure or annoyance to the people in the colony area or neighbouring villages. A safe blasting zone is kept around the periphery of the quarry. This zone is being kept free from village habitation and community infrastructure and thus impact of vibration after blasting on the surface structures is avoided. Controlled blasting is being done near built-up areas and surface features, as and when required as per DGMS permission. PLANTATION / GREEN BELT AS A MITIGATIVE MEASURE AGAINST ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION: Plantation is an important tool to combat air pollution & noise pollution, for development of ecosystem, waste water reuse, use of waste land to improve environmental quality and soil erosion etc. In addition to these it gives an aesthetic look to the area. Plantation should be multipurpose which plays an important role for greening, pollution attenuation and for satisfying local demands. iv. Occupational Health & Safety The circulars and orders of DGMS including the rules and regulations under Mines Act, 1952 are being and will be adhered to in respect of occupational health and safety during balance life with enhanced production capacity. However, some measures regarding occupational health and safety are: a. Periodical medical examination of work force. b. First aid facilities. c. Refresher training to workforce as per statute. v. Traffic movement effect control measures Plantation on both sides of the roads on the surface. Proper maintenance of road to remove ruts and potholes. Proper illumination of roads including haul road. vi. Visual/aesthetic effect control measures

146 Physical and biological reclamation of mined out area to the extent possible to ameliorate the environment. Regular supervision to detect the spots of eyesore and to remove the same immediately. vii. Control measures to reduce the impact on flora & fauna The enhancement of green belt/ afforested area will occur due to measures like biological reclamation, arboriculture/afforestation, and creation of greenbelt and avenue plantation. The water body created by the final voids will be beneficial to flora & fauna. Adequate measures for conservation/protection will be taken. Water will be discharged only after treatment only after suitable treatment. So, no adverse impact on downstream aquatic life of surface water courses is expected during balance life with enhanced production capacity. The expansion project is not likely to have any impact on the floral & faunal species diversity within the terrestrial and aquatic habitats. viii. Blasting vibration control measures All provisions of Coal Mines Regulations will be followed. The quantity of explosive will be decided as per condition imposed by DGMS. Blasting will be done in daytime during the shift change over period as per requirement keeping in view DGMS permission, meteorological conditions, geo-mining condition and method of mining. Proper conformation to measures for safe blasting, to avoid damage to any structure or annoyance to the people in the colony area or neighbouring villages. A safe blasting zone will be kept around the periphery of the quarry. This zone will be kept free from village habitation and community infrastructure and thus impact of vibration after blasting on the surface structures is avoided. Controlled blasting will be done near built-up areas.

147 Stage-wise Landuse and Reclamation Area (ha) (expansion) S.N. Land use category 1. Backfilled Area (Reclaimed with plantation) 2. Excavated Area (not reclaimed / void) 3. External OB dump Reclaimed with plantation) 4. Reclaimed Top soil dump 5. Green Built Area Present (1 st Year) 5 th Year End of Mine Life (in already (in already worked out worked out quarry void of quarry void of Chargaon OC) Chargaon OC) in Junakunada OC & ha in worked out quarry of Chargaon OC) Nil (top soil proposed to be concurrently spread over embankment) (In Peripheral Area) (Cum 20.00) (Cum 30.00) 6. Undisturbed area (brought (Projected for Future (Projected for under use for excavation, Future use for plantation) already worked out excavation, area of Chargaon already worked OC and blasting out area of Zone) Chargaon OC and blasting Zone) 7. Embankment ( plantation) (Plantation nil) (Plantation 17.00) 8. Area around buildings and (Plantation in infrastructure 0.50 ha) including internal roads TOTAL (To be brought under plantation during closure period) (Plantation 34.00) 3.00 (Plantation in 0.50 ha)

148 4.10 PROGRESSIVE MINE CLOSURE PLAN A. OBJECTIVES OF CLOSURE PLANNING Mine closure planning has to be carried out at the starting of the mine and needs periodic reviewing and revision during its life cycle to cope with the geotechnical constraints, safety and economic risks, social and environmental challenges. Various other objectives are as follows: (a) (b) (c) (d) To allow a productive and sustainable after-use of the site which is acceptable to the mine owner and the regulatory authority; To protect public health and safety; To alleviate or eliminate environmental damage and thereby encourage environmental sustainability; To minimize adverse socio-economic impacts. B. DIFFERENT ASPECTS OF MINE CLOSURE PLANNING The mine closure planning broadly involves the following aspects: (a) Technical aspects; (b) Environmental aspects (c) Social aspects; (d) Financial aspects. LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS There is need to define the liabilities, responsibilities and authorities of the mine management, other regulatory bodies, Central and State Governments after mine closure. Some obligations relating to the Mine Management Companies are as follows : a) Health & Safety - Regulations 6, 61, 106, 112 of Coal Mines Regulations, 1957 and its related DGMS Circulars. b) Environment - 1. Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution Act) Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and Environment Protection (Amendment) Rule DGMS Directives on noise and ground vibration. c) Forest - Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 Not applicable in this case.

149 d) Rehabilitation - CIL s policy, however applicable for land oustees only. e) Decommissioning / asset disposal, etc. TECHNICAL ASPECTS The proposed Juna Kunada Expn. OC mine has been planned upto 150 m depth. For the proposed OC mine, following technical aspects would be reviewed in the final mine closure planning. Details can be worked in closure plans envisaged to be prepared 4-5 years before completion of coal mining. PROVISIONS IN VARIOUS INDIAN RULES AND REGULATIONS: - THE COAL MINES REGULATIONS, 1957 (CMR, 1957):- The Regulation 6 states the following:- When it is intended to abandon a mine or seam or to discontinue working thereof for a period exceeding 60 days, the owner, agent or manager shall not less than 40 days before such abandonment or discontinuance give to Chief Inspector and the regional inspector a notice stating the reasons for the proposed abandonment or discontinuance and the number of persons likely to be affected thereby. Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-regulation (I) when it is intended to abandon or discontinue for more than 60 years, any workings below ground over which is situated any property vested in the government or any local authority or any railway or any building or permanent structure not belonging to the owner, the owner, agent or manager shall not less than 30 days before the date of such abandonment or discontinuance give notice of his intention to the Chief Inspector and the Regional Inspector. When a mine or seam has been discontinued over a period exceeding 60 days, the owner, agent or manager shall within 7 days of the abandonment or of expiry of the said period, give to the Chief Inspector, the Regional Inspector and the District Magistrate, notice in Form I. Regulation 61 states the following:- Where any mine or seam or section thereof is abandoned or the working thereof has been discontinued over a period exceeding 60 days, the person who was the owner of the mine at the time of abandonment or discontinuance shall within 30 days after the abandonment or within 90 days after the discontinuance of the workings as the case may be submit the Chief Inspector two true copies of the up-to-date plan and section of the workings of the mine or seam or section maintained under underground

150 plan and vertical projection of the mine workings. Every such copy shall show the bearing and distance of at least one of the shafts or openings of the mine from a tri-junction or revenue pillar or from any other prominent and permanent surface feature, the position of all water-dams built below ground (with their dimensions and other particulars of construction) and also the spot levels at the ends of the workings. The original or a certified true copy of the plan and section shall be kept in the office at the mine. The Chief Inspector may on such conditions as he thinks fit to impose and on payment of the cost of preparing copies as determined by him, supply copies of a plan or section submitted to him under-regulation (I) or such parts thereof as he thinks fit a) to any person having a legal interest in the mine, seam or section, or b) to the owner, agent or manager of an adjacent mine. This abandoned mine plan to be submitted to the Dy. Director General of Mines Safety directly in the proforma DGMS / AMP / Coal / 1. The updated Abandoned Mine Plan (AMP) should be submitted on tracing cloth / polyester tracing film only bearing the index number of the original plans from which they are traced and shall be certified to be a true copy of the original plans by the surveyor and countersigned by the manager. The AMP shall show the following:- the bearing and distance of at least one of the shafts or openings of the mine from a tri-junction or revenue pillar or from any other prominent surface feature, position of bore-holes and shafts (with depth), drive, cross cut, every tunnel air passages, the position of all water dams built underground (with their dimensions and other particulars of construction), transverse and vertical sections as per the requirement, multi-section workings lying within 9m to be shown in different colours on a separate combined plan, surface contour lines at vertical interval not exceeding 5m, underground spot levels along all important drivages and at the ends and at the ends of headings, bench mark on the surface with respect to mean sea level and highest flood level mark, settled and/or claimed boundary of the mine. up-to-date workings of all the mines situated within 60m from the mine boundary pillars or blocks of mineral left for support of surface features, general dip and strike of the coal seam, true north or magnetic meridian with date of latter, and a scale of at least 25cm long and suitably subdivide,

151 the position of every fault, dyke and other geological disturbances with amount of throw and direction, end of workings marked with dotted lines and last date of survey, the workings (if any) are connected to adjacent mines (or other seams in coal mines) and if so the connection, adequacy of the barriers with the neighboring mines, the working (if any) lie beneath railways, public roads and building not belonging to owner, positions of all pumps and lodgments underground together with the information concerning the quantity of water being pumped out before abandonment, in case of coal mines 1 the degree of gassiness of the coal seam, 2 the particular section of the seam being worked 3 an abstract of precautions against or fire or explosion, if any, in the seam (D.G.M.S. Circulars 1987) The AMP gives an idea of the extent of the underground workings with spot levels, so that efficient care may be taken by leaving adequate barriers to avoid any danger due to the flow of liquid or gas or ingress of fire into the workings of an adjacent mine / seam. Besides above it is suggested that in addition to the mining lease hold areas all important surface features of permanent nature e.g. railways, roads, village boundaries (if there is any) with name, river, stream, tank, reservoir, opencast workings, buildings etc. within 200 m of any part of the workings measured horizontally must be shown in the AMP. Where any workings lie beneath important surface features e.g. railways, roads etc. such workings should be inspected before the submission of the AMP for their stability and if necessary protective works made, both on the surface and below ground. While submitting the two copies of the AMP, the management may make inquiries from old and reliable employees, supervisory officials or surveyors regarding their reliabilities. A certificate of correctness of the AMP is also to be submitted along with the plan. The AMP helps in calculating the volume of water. It also forms the basis of laying out the workings in the adjacent mines and are useful to guard against the dangers which might exist in the advancing galleries of holding inadvertently into the old workings carrying large volume of gases, water etc. Safety Hazards Including Management of Fire `There should be provision of surface audit prior to the surface demolition/restoration of all surface structures, spoil heaps, lagoons, etc. to assess whether there are any hazardous materials that could cause problems viz; explosives, chemicals, mine fire etc. A list of surface assets should be prepared and made available to potential purchasers. Prospective purchasers could be invited and asked to submit sealed bids. This could ensure that the sale of assets give better financial gain.

152 Management of Pit Slopes and Waste Dumps a) Pit Slopes: The final quarry slopes shall be so designed and then subsequently developed that after the closure of the mine, there is no likelihood of any slope failure. In Juna kunada OC mine, the final slope of the quarry has been designed with above consideration. However, strict compliance with the proposed final slope of quarry would be made as given in Quarry & Surface Layout Plan and subsequent slope stability studies. b) Waste Dumps: As indicated earlier there is no external dump in the proposed expansion OC. Management of hydrology and hydro-geology In the mine closure plan, the surface flow pattern of precipitation and mine water would be clearly developed and water channel suitably laid down so that it does not disturb the general hydrology of the area. In order to identify potential impact, necessary hydro-geological studies into postmining groundwater recharge should be done. The void of the mine can be proposed as a water resource to be utilised for aquaculture. Details of de-commissioning of the infrastructures and plant and machinery In case further deepening is not considered in future, the decommissioning of the various infrastructures developed for the mine like office complex, residential complex, roads, pipelines and transmission line etc. shall be planned in details so that the land occupied by these infrastructures are released. However, before such decommissioning, the possibility of re-use of these infrastructures for the neighbouring mines shall be explored. As a detailed component of the Final Mine Closure Plan, a Decommissioning Plan is to be developed towards the final stages preferably 5 years prior to tentative closure of mine to take up activities progressively. Once established it may be updated annually. Fencing around Mined Out Areas The access trenches made for entry to the opencast mine shall be properly closed after mine closure and proper planning shall be made in mine closure plan for closure of access trenches. Provision will be made in the mine closure planning to fence the entire mine area including the Access Trench.

153 ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS Management of final voids Gradient of the seam being very steep (1 in 3.5 to 1 in 1.9), it is not feasible to do simultaneous backfilling. So, the excavated OB can be dumped on surface as external OB Dump thereby degrading land. Hence, to minimize the degradation of land, it has been proposed to annex the already worked out quarry of adjacent Chargaon OCP. This void of Charagon OCP is now readily available and can be used for direct dumping of OB from Juna Kunada OCP. In the earlier EC also, the dumping of OB in Chargaon OC was proposed but to the extent of only Mm3 and major portion (23.80 Mm3 out of total Mm3) was planned for stacking at the earmarked site of External OB Dump (balance marked for construction of flood protection embankment). Now on date, Juna Kunada OC has just started and Chargaon OC has got completely exhausted, as such decoaled void of Chargaon OCP is available for taking full load of OB right from the very beginning of excavation at Juna Kunada OC. Hence the present proposal does not envisage any external dumping (except for construction of flood protection embankment during the first year same as earlier sanctioned proposal with minor increase in quantity due to change in alignment and dimension as suggested by DGMS). Hence to accommodate the excavated OB from Juna Kunada by avoiding external OB Dumping, the void and surrounding area admeasuring 141 ha has been proposed to be annexed. Thus the present proposal not only avoids land degradation by way of external Dumping to extent of ha but also plans to reclaim -- ha of already degraded land. The disposal of solid waste in the present proposal vis a- vis sanction proposal is summarized as below:- Sl.No Particulars Sanctioned Present Proposal Proposal 1. Total OB Excavation (Mm3) Total OB in External Dump(Mm3) Total OB in Embankment (Mm3) Total OB in decoaled void of Chargaon OC(Mm3) 5. Total OB be used in Juna Kunada OC for Link Haul Road (Mm3)

154 Post-Mining Landuse Pattern of ML/Project Area (ha) SN Land use during Land Use (ha) Mining Plantation Water Body Public Use Undisturbed Total 1. External OB Dump 2. Embankment Excavation Backfilled area of Chargaon (To be filled OC up from Navin Kunada OC) 5. Built up area & Avenue Plantation 6. Green Belt Undisturbed Area Total Reclamation of forest / vegetation After the management of final voids, reclamation of forest/vegetation shall be included in the mine closure planning. The dumps and other area shall be properly planted as a part of reclamation. Management of Recharge Areas The pre-mining and post mining scenario on the hydro-geological recharge system would be included in the closure plan. Acceptable Ground Water Flows In the final closure plan of the mine, wherever the mine water is likely to form a reservoir, the quality of water would be assessed in the final plan. Alternative use of land In the proposed Juna Kunada Expn. OC mine, vegetation and afforestation has been planned as a final land use for backfilled area of the neighbouring qaurry. However, for areas other than the voids, the alternative land use would be deliberated in the closure plan. While agriculture is the best land use if it is supported by some irrigation facilities, vegetation will be second utility of the land, which can be planned.

155 SOCIAL ASPECTS Re-deployment of Workforce The reduction of manpower could be done as per the following options: i) Natural retirement ii) Implementation of VRS schemes for age groups of + 50 years iii) Retraining and redeployment of younger groups. iv) Transfer of experienced middle aged groups to other projects. v) Retirement of people with suitable compensation after exhausting all the above options. Management of Community Facilities The community facilities developed during the mine life like educational facilities, health facilities etc. would be continued even after the mine closure. The final closure plan will envisage interaction of mining company with the State or local bodies for running these facilities. Channelisation of available water After the closure of mine, it can be a source of water for many useful purposes. The final voids filled with water can be used as a water reservoir. All the aspects of channelisation of water shall be dealt in mine closure plan. Emancipation from PAPs The project affected persons (PAPs) are provided many civic facilities on the line of the management of community facilities dealt at point above. IMPACT ASSESSMENT REMEDIAL MEASURES Post-Mining Land Use Plan has been shown in the relevant plan. Environmental Impact on Landscape, Water Source, air and noise pollution during mine life has been discussed earlier. It is imperative that the environmental monitoring may be continued for 1-2 years after closure of Dhorwasa OC Expansion Mine in order to assess corrective measures to be implemented to sustain pre-mining ecosystem and environment in the core and buffer zone (to the extent possible). STAKEHOLDERS INVOLVEMENT Various stakeholders effected due to mine closure need to be identified and they may be as follows:

156 The Company : Employees, Management & Stakeholders The Community : Local business and service providers, landholders, neighbours and nearby residents, local Government and NGOs and Community Groups. The State : The State Government, the Central Government and concerned Government Agencies. There is need of regular consultations between the stakeholders to evolve the needs of the stakeholders and their involvement in the process. CLOSURE ACTION PLAN Closure planning is a whole-of-life exercise that begins at the start of a mine and continues till post-closure. The dynamic nature of closure planning requires regular and critical review to reflect changing circumstances as a result of any operational change, new regulation, new technology and remain flexible enough to cope with unexpected events. The following steps have to be undertaken in relation to Mine Closure Planning: Prior to the surface demolition/restoration a surface audit should be undertaken on all surface structures, spoil heaps, lagoons, etc. to assess whether there are any hazardous materials that could cause problems; viz. explosives, chemicals, etc. A list of surface assets should be prepared and made available to potential purchasers, prospective purchasers could be invited and asked to submit sealed bids, this could ensure that the sale of assets give better financial gain. In order to identify potential impact, necessary hydro-geological studies into post-mining ground water recharge has to be done. The void of the mine can be proposed as a water resource to be utilized for aqua-culture. Work force on roll of WCL may be re-deployed for gainful utilization of employees of WCL. PROTECTIVE MEASURES TO BE TAKEN Protective measures must include the following: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) The protection of mine boundary, building and other structure on the project site against access by unauthorized persons; The maintenance of all mechanical, hydraulic and waste management system; The continuation of all monitoring programmes; The control of all contaminated effluents; The securing of all petroleum products, chemicals and waste;

157 (f) The rendering of all piles of earth, rock and waste resulting from work done on the project site in a stable and safe condition. FINANCIAL ASPECTS Cost of Closure Activities As discussed above, many activities are to be undertaken after the closure of the mine, which involve expenditure. The expenditure on these activities done during mine life will be met through the revenue of the mine. However, some activities are to be addressed only after completion of coal mining and therefore total cost for meeting such expenses should be assessed in Mine Closure Plan which will be prepared 4 to 5 years prior to completion of mining activities. However, there should be provision of funds in the Project Report to meet such expenses after completion of mining activities. Cost of Organisation for executing the closure activities An organization consisting of persons of different disciplines will be required to undertake and implement the closure activities. Cost of maintaining this organization should be accounted and included in the total cost of the final closure plan of Juna Kunada Expn. OC mine. Cost of the Post Project Monitoring After implementation of closure activities, a small team comprising of 2-3 technical people may be required to see the efficacy of the closure activities. Cost for 4-5 years for such monitoring team functions should be included in the total Closure Cost for the mine in Mine Closure Plan. Bond/Insurance for the closure cost While working out the economics of the project, Rs lakhs/ha of the total project area has been considered for Mine Closure activities. This fund may be utilized for purchasing Bonds / Insurance to meet the Mine Closure obligations in future.

158 CHAPTER- V ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES The subject project is expansion of existing opencast mines in terms of production capacity and land area as such question of analyzing alternatives does not arise.

159 CHAPTER- VI ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME 5.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING The environmental monitoring programme will be carried at the mine as per details given below: - S N Items Parameters Frequency No. of Stations Submission 1 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring 2 Water Quality Monitoring 3 Noise Quality Monitoring 4 Environment al Statement SPM, RPM, SO2, Nox, CO & Fugitive dust 1) 4 Parameters viz. p H, Total Suspended Solids (TSS), Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) & Oil and Grease. 2) 35 Parameters Every Fortnight as per Environment Protection (Amendment), Rule 2000 Every Fortnight 4 Quarterly Report are submitted to SPCB & MOEF 2 Quarterly Report are submitted to SPCB & MOEF Once in a Year Noise Levels Every Fortnight 2 Quarterly Report are submitted to SPCB & MOEF Annual Annually Report is submitted to SPCB before September. 5 Ground Water Level Water Level In Buffer Quarterly Water Level & Quality Quarterly. Zone Report are Monitoring Parameters. Water Quality Villages. submitted to & Quality Yearly. SPCB & MOEF 6 Complianc All 1 st June & Not Half yearly 30 th

160 e Report of EC Conditions. conditions both Specific General & 1 st December Applica ble Report are submitted to & MOEF CHAPTER- VII ADDITIONAL STUDIES 7.0 INTRODUCTION: Mining is a hazardous industry. There is risk to life and property associated with various mining and allied activities of the project. As such a detailed study has been carried out covering identification and assessment of risk, and recommendation of measures to prevent damage to life and property against such risks. They are discussed below. 7.1 PUBLIC CONSULTATION To ascertain the concern of local affected and others who have a plausible stake in environmental impacts of the project / activity public consultation has been done at project site or close proximity for local affected persons with the following activities. The Environmental Public Hearing in respect of proposed M/s Juna Kunada Opencast Expansion Project, WCL, Majri Area, Tal. Bhadrawati, Dist. Chandrapur for enhancement in production capacity from 0.60 MTPA to 1.20 MTPA and increase in mine lease area from ha to ha was held on 13/07/2012, am at Samudaik Bhawan, Chargaon Ekta Nagar Colony, Tal. Bhadrawati, Dist. Chandrapur. The public hearing was conducted under the Chairmanship of Shri P.D. Badkelwar, Additional District Magistrate, Chandrapur (The representative nominated by District Magistrate, Chandrapur). Shri K.P. Pusadkar, I/C Sub Regional Officer, MPCB, Chandrapur was the Convener of the Public Hearing. Shri N.G. Nihul, Regional Officer, MPCB, Chandrapur was the Member of Public Hearing panel. Smt. Meena Nikhare, District Mining Officer, Chandrapur was also present during the public hearing. The public hearing started at am with the permission of the Public Hearing Panel. First of all, the Convener welcomed all present for Public Hearing. He told that, the Public Hearing is being conducted as per the provisions of EIA Notification dated

161 14/09/2006 and amended Notification dated 01/12/2009 of Ministry of Environment & Forests, New Delhi. He told that the project proponent received TOR (Terms of Reference) for this project from Ministry of Environment & Forests, New Delhi on 23/03/2012. Accordingly, project proponent prepared Draft EIA & EMP Report and submitted their application on 11/05/2012 to the Board requesting for conducting the Public Hearing. Accordingly, the Board has issued public notice on 10/06/2012 in Daily Lokmat (Marathi) and Daily Hitvada (English) stating date, venue and time of public hearing. The copies of Draft EIA/EMP and Executive Summary in English and Marathi were made available at the office of District Collector, Chandrapur, District Industries Centre, Chandrapur, Zilha Parishad, Chandrapur, MPC Board (HQ), Mumbai, Regional Office and Sub Regional Office, MPC Board, Chandrapur, Environment Department, Mantralaya, Mumbai, Tahsil Office, Bhadrawati and offices of the concerned Gram Panchayat namely Chargaon & Kunada, Tal. Bhadrawati for the knowledge of concerned. Also, through this notice it was requested to file their objections/suggestions within 30 days from the date of public notice to the Sub Regional Officer, MPC Board, Chandrapur. The Member Secretary, MPC Board, Mumbai has issued the Panel Order no. E-28 of 2012 dated 05/07/2012 for the Public Hearing. The Minutes of Public Hearing in respect of M/s Juna Kunada Opencast Expansion Project, WCL, Majri Area, Tal. Bhadrawati, Dist. Chandrapur conducted on 13/07/ am at Samudaik Bhawan, Chargaon Ekta Nagar Colony, Tal. Bhadrawati, Dist. Chandrapur. S.N. Comments / Suggestions of Participants WCL s Reply 1 Shri Madhukar Bhaurao Nagapure (Juna Kunada) stated that WCL authorities assured that whatever facilities required at Juna Kunada will be provided but the same has not been fulfilled. Employments were given to few people and rest are jobless due to which their life became very difficult. He demanded that contract of different works should be given to co-operative society in the village. He requested to the Chairman to give justice to the villagers. 2 Shri Rajendra Wankhede stated that WCL should complete the work related to environment and asked about the plans of WCL to make the healthy atmosphere around coal mines and to control the pollution from mine. 3 Shri Rangnath Ganpati Awari (Ex Sarpanch, Juna Kunada) stated that before opening of Juna Kunada Project, land compensation was given in lieu of employment and requested to take back the compensation and give employments to affected persons. Shri Zakir Hussain (Area Planning Officer, WCL Majri Area) replied the queries as below:- The public hearing has been conducted for the expansion of Juna Kunada mine. WCL is not going to acquire any land for the expansion of this project. Every year plantation work is carried out by WCL and different species of plants are planted which suits the local environment. People are getting benefit due to this plantation work. Every precaution is being taken for conservation of water. Regular water

162 4 Shri Uday Gundawar stated that he is working at underground mine of WCL since 1 ½ year and demanded for posting at opencast mine. 5 Shri Sudhir Udhavrao Satpute (Vijasan) put the demands as below:- Coalmines of WCL Majri Area are situated adjacent to river. Due to vicinity of mine, water level of the river is going down and river water is getting polluted. Water is being supplied to Bhadrawati town from Chargaon and he suggested that WCL should check water quality of water supply system of Bhadrawati town and to take necessary action for filtration of water, if needed. Plantation done by WCL on OB dumps should be useful for the villagers. Only those species of plants should be planted which are useful to the villagers and cattle. So that question of fodder is resolved. Closed mines should be filled by soil and land should be returned to the farmers. All the civic amenities should be provided at the rehabilitation site of Navin Kunada village. Proper land for community latrine should be provided at rehabilitation site. WCL has initiated proposal for expansion of Juna Kunada mine. WCL is getting huge profit from coalmines. But the farmers will not get any benefit from these mines as employment is also not given to their dependents. Land of some farmers is not acquired till date. Same land should be acquired at the earliest. 6 Smt Shobha Parkhi (Sarpanch, Kunada) requested for providing employment in lieu of monetary compensation paid earlier against the acquired land for Juna Kunada. She complained that WCL authorities didn t initiated action even after people submitted applications in this regard. 7 Shri Bandu Wasudev Dohe (Juna Kunada) stated that he has no objection for expansion of this project. 8 Shri Deepak Dongarwar (Majri) stated that villagers are benefited due to mining projects. Eligible people got employment and sufficient compensation has also been given by WCL. Several welfare activities in the affected villages are carried out by WCL under CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) programmes. He showed his sprinkling is done for dust suppression by fixing sprinklers and deploying water tankers on regular basis. Mine water is treated at sedimentation tank before discharging to nearby river. Several developmental works are carried out every year in the villages under CSR programmes. All works are carried out as per the Government Directives. Compensation and employments are given to the land owners as per Government norms. Some cases are sub-judice and verdict is awaited. Points raised by the Trade Union representatives regarding dust suppression, necessary steps / parameters are already implemented. Vijasan village comes under jurisdiction of Bhadrawati Municipal Council and hence decision regarding land for community latrine is to be taken by Municipal Council. WCL has already paid tax to the Bhadrawati Municipal Corporation.

163 support to the expansion project. 9 Shri Manohar Makode (Majri) stated that land should be given for mining projects as such projects are necessary for nation s development. He added that employments will be given by WCL to the eligible persons as per rules and medical facility will also provided to all the family members. He showed his support to the expansion project. 10 Shri Suresh Datarkar (Juna Kunada) stated that proposed project will create employment opportunities for the locals. He demanded for provision of welfare fund to Rs. 5 per ton of coal for the development of the people. He showed his support for the early start of mine and developmental works in villages. 11 Shri K.P. Bansode complained that affected people often didn t get employment in WCL and demanded that WCL being a Government Sector should follow Government Policies in this regard. He said that WCL should follow the commitments regarding tree plantation on open places. And on OB dumps. He demanded for proper arrangement for dust suppression to control emission due to transportation and suitable compensation / employment to affected farmers. 12 Shri Sudhir Satpute (Vijasan) stated that Vijasan village is rehabilitated by WCL and hence the facility for community latrine should be developed by WCL. 7.2 Disaster Management Plan The project report has been drawn in conformity with the prevailing statutory provisions as per Mines Act 1952, CMR 1957 applicable for safety in Opencast Mines. However, the following matters related to safety during opencast operations has been given a special consideration. The rain water falling within the project area would be diverted from quarry area providing garland drains and shall be collected towards low lying area. However, sufficient space has been left between quarry boundary and Wardha River for accommodating flood protection embankment. The bench height and width would be kept as per the Statute. The gradient of haul road should not be steeper than 1 in 16. Adequate care must be taken for proper construction and maintenance of haul road.

164 The HEMM deployed in the project are equipped with suitable in-built safety devices like audio-visual alarm, fire extinguishers, etc. The fencing should be erected round the quarry surface so that entry to unauthorized persons is checked. Hard hat, safety boots, dust respirators, etc. has been provided for safe working. Necessary fund provision has been made for the same. SAFETY ASPECTS FOR BLASTING OPERATIONS As explosives are required in bulk for blasting in opencast mines, provision of Regulation-16A of CMR, 1957 should be ensured. All blasting operations are carried out in day light. Suitable precautions are being taken as per the Statute before and after blasting operations. Controlled blasting techniques are being practiced to minimize fly off rocks and ground vibrations and keep them within safe limits. In order to keep the ground vibrations within the permissible limit as per DGMS Circular No. 7 of 1997 to avoid flying of rock fragments and also to achieve satisfactory blasting results, optimized drilling/blasting parameters depending upon rock formation using combination of relays/delays have been evolved. SAFETY ASPECTS FOR OUTSOURCING/HIRING OF HEMM Special precaution should be taken while deploying workers in the mine. Before employing any labour to the mine proper vocational training should be imparted and recommendations of VIII Safety Conference should be strictly followed. Terms and conditions shall be fixed by management for deployment of labours by leaser of HEMM as well as machineries. Some of the major aspects are as follows : A) For persons : i) No persons shall be deployed unless he is trained at VTC ii) Records in Form-B & Form-D shall be maintained. iii) Records of Vocational Training Certificate and driving license of operators shall be kept by HEMM outsourcing agency and shall be made readily available for inspection by management iv) Salaries shall be distributed in front of management representative v) No person shall be employed unless person holds VTC certificate and Management is informed. A record of it shall be maintained. vi) Adequate supervision shall be maintained by qualified competent persons. B) For Machineries as recommended by DGMS Cir. (Tech) 1 of 1999:

165 i) All the machineries to be deployed in mines should be checked before deployment. ii) Regular checking of machine deployed by leaser of HEMM shall be done. No unfit m/c shall be deployed before the defect is rectified. iii) A proper record of repair and maintenance alongwith inspection done by management and defect pointed out shall be maintained and signed by authorised person. iv) The trucks deployed by leaser of HEMM shall be provided with Audio visual alarms, proper light for use at night and period when natural light is not sufficient. Also audio visual alarms for reversing on trucks shall be provided. Other precautions for machines i) RTO certificate photo copies of all vehicles shall be submitted to management. ii) Daily welding, monitoring, inspection shall be done by the HEMM outsourcing agencies mechanic as directed by management. iii) Machine manufacturers should be asked to give risk analysis. iv) Suitable type of the fire extinguishers shall be provided in machines. C) General : No person/vehicle shall be deployed at any place other than authorised place. All workers should obey lawful instruction of mine management. Risk Management Plan of tipper/pay loader shall be made and implemented. All drivers shall obey systematic traffic rules prepared by management. Before deploying workers they must be trained and briefed about safety aspects in opencast mine. However during course of execution of the work, if any accident occurs whether major or minor, the matter shall have to be immediately informed to mine management i.e., Colliery Manager/Agent/GM of Area so that Notices of accidents in accordance of (Reg. 9 of CMR 1957) and Section 23 of Mines Act 1952 may be given and other necessary steps may be taken in accordance of Section 23 of Mines Act 1952 & Reg. 9 of CMR 1957 and other relevant laws. MODEL TRAFFIC RULES FOR HEMM & LIGHT VEHICLES Suitable traffic rules as per recommendations of VII Safety Conference may be

166 framed by Manager and implemented to ensure safe operation of dumpers, light vehicles and other HEMM deployed in the project PRECAUTION AGAINST FIRE (1) Wild or herbaceous plants shall be removed from the mine. (2) No person shall deposit heated material or ashes on any opencast working. Also no person shall light a fire or permit a fire to be lighted in any OC working except by the permission in writing of the Manager and only for a special purpose specified therein. (3) No coal shall be left exposed in coal benches more than its incubation period to avoid fire in seam due to spontaneous heating. (4) Proper type of the extinguisher to be kept in each HEMM ready for use in case of emergency. (5) In coal stock coal shall be despatched on the basis of first in first out. 7.3 GENERAL LIGHTING The standards of lighting to be provided in opencast coal mines during working hours at different places or areas where natural light is not sufficient has been specified in notification as GSR 804 Dt [Cir.(legis)1/1976] under regulation 154 of CMR The standards are summarised below. Sl. No. Location Minimum standard of illumination (LUX) 5 10 Level in which illumination is to be provided 1. Operational area of Dragline & Shovel Horizontal Vertical 2. Operational area of drills 10 Vertical 3. Operators cabin of shovel, 30 Horizontal dragline drill etc. 4. Dumper haul road 0.5 to 3.0 Horizontal 5. OB & Coal Dumps 3.0 Horizontal 6. Roadways & foot path from 3.0 Horizontal bench to bench 7. Coal handling plant, workshop & service buildings. As per BIS Specification 8. Picking conveyor of CHP 50 Horizontal at level of belt at work site 9. Working area of Dozer 10 Horizontal at level of crawler Lighting near the faces and haul road may be arranged by cluster of high pressure sodium vapour lamps/metal halide/hpmv lamps located on the top of an adjustable telescopic mast, mounted on a platform with rubber tyred which

167 or skids and having portable diesel generating set. 7.4 DUST SUPPRESSION For suppression of dust water sprinkler has to be provided. Suppression of mine dust may be done by using suitable bond, for methodology of application DGMS Circular No.8 of 1997 may be referred. 7.5 SLOPE STABILITY It is suggested that following action may be taken to deal with slope stability problem. i) Vulnerable area may be identified and marked on quarry plan. ii) Observation of actual alignment of fault, its throw, joints, etc. may be recorded during the process of exploitation. iii) Water drainage system may be properly implemented to prevent accumulation of water in cracks. Also dumps shall be leveled to prevent accumulation of water over it. Proper drainage in dumps shall be also provided to prevent erosion of toe of dump. iv) Regular monitoring of tension cracks, horizontal and vertical movement of strata in critical area may be done. v) Rise side slope to be reinforced if required because it has to stand through out quarry life. No dumps/surface structures to be located within 15m of quarry edge as it will act as surcharge there by destabilizing the slope. vi) No undercutting of slopes to be done. vii) Proper hydrogeological studies to be done if water table is at level of slope it should be brought down by using submersible pumps to prevent hydrostatic pressure. viii) Proper selection of site for dumping to be done before dumping place shall be made free from loose material. Dumping shall not be done at an angle more than angle of repose of material being dumped. ix) After completion of dumping operations dumps to be stabilized by growing vegetation. x) Every person deployed by leaser of HEMM must be trained & briefed about aspects related to slope stability. 7.6 HEIGHT & WIDTH OF BENCHES & MANNER OF EXTRACTION Height of benches (both in coal & OB) shall in no case be more than cutting/digging height of excavation. Width of bench in coal & OB shall not be less than :

168 Widest equipment + 5m Ht of bench 3x largest dumper s width. Width of bench adopted as the maximum value amongst (a), (b) Each cycle of operation shall consist removal of overburden followed by extraction of the exposed coal. After extraction of coal no body shall be employed/no work to be done at any of the benches or bottom of quarry till benches in OB & coal are provided again from top downwards and coal is again exposed. 7.7 RISK MANAGEMENT : Ninth Conference on Safety in Mines recommended to adopt Risk Management as a tool for development of appropriate health & safety management in Indian Mines. The Safety Management System established by a mine must ensure all risk are identified and critical risks are controlled to ensure long term health and safety. A Safety Management System should set the culture, framework and actions necessary to ensure that mining operations are carried out safely. In order to turn these commonly agreed principles into an effective safety management system for the mine, the system may include the following elements: - Health & Safety Policy of the company and the mine - Roles and Responsibilities of all levels in the organization - Specified competencies of staff - Safety Committee, formation and role - Method to identify and control high risk - Forward Programme to ensure actions to control hazards are carried out - Emergency prepardness to cope with a hazard if it should occur - Monitoring processes for all identified hazards with or without residual risks - Identification of trigger points and resultant actions if these are reached - Safety clearance for new equipment, work methods and materials used - Accidents Statistics collection, analysis & Actions. - Reporting and record keeping requirements - Auditing and review process.

169 7.8 CONSERVATION Quarry limits are finalized in such a way to exploit maximum possible coal. Although for calculation of mineable coal reserves, 10% mining losses has been taken into account, but, in practice, all efforts would be made to minimize the losses. Separate excavator will be engaged for mining coal. OB benches would be kept sufficient advanced to avoid mixing of coal and OB. 7.9 Impact on socio-economic profile of the area The activities listed under the two phases of this running project are likely to affect the environment to varying degrees. The environment is a very complex system and so many factors are interlinked and interdependent of each other, that any prediction concerning the impact on the environment as a whole may not always be very precise. So relevant aspects of environment are isolated as parameters and the impact due to various activities on the parameters has been identified as project activities. Socio-economic Impact There will be positive impact due to community development activities already undertaken and/or to be undertaken by WCL. The opening of mine shall pave way for general improvement of economy of the area, besides, increase in revenue of the state exchequer. The impacts on socio-economic profile can be categorized and studied under the following heads: i) Population Growth and Migration The opening of this project will be having an impact on the people inhabiting surrounding the project area. There will be migration of people from outside due to more job opportunities in the project area. Thus, the population in this area is likely to increase. ii) Transport and Communication The provision of metalled approach road to the place of work and other places of public interests like shopping, education, medical services etc. is going to improve the existing transport & communication net work. iii) Health With the opening of this project, the facilities created in the project are likely to be extended for neighboring population also. iv) Literacy After coming up of this project, educational facilities developed in the project area will help to improve the literacy of the rural areas also around this project.

170 v) Economic Impacts Although a few mines in the buffer zone, the continuation of mining operation in Juna Kunada OC mine with enhanced production capacity will definitely affect its surroundings and the employment scenario. With the proposed expansion project the occupational structure of the area is going to change further and many people are likely to be involved in the job of mining and allied activities. Hence, income level of these people is likely to improve to significant level. There will be creation of direct and indirect new employment opportunities in long term. The mining activities will accelerate the economic activities and urbanisation in the region with the creation of new employment opportunities including growth of other ancillary industries. Maharashtra Government will be benefited through financial revenues in crores of rupees by way of royalty, sales tax etc. from the direct and indirect operations in the project area. Central exchequer will also have flow of funds through financial revenues by way of Income tax, Central Sales Tax etc. vi) Rehabilitation & Resettlement The total land involved in Juna Kunada OCP is ha. Out of this land, ha is as per approved EMP and now additional 141 ha of land (already in possession of WCL) in the adjacent exhausted mine i.e. Chargaon OCP is proposed to be annexed. Out of the ha of land earmarked for Juna Kunada CP ha is agricultural land and as on date ha has been acquired. The land is mainly cultivated or revenue land. This land is free from forest land and there is no village shifting involved. There is no village falling over the mining activity area and as such no resettlement of house oustees is involved. As indicated earlier, ha of tenancy land has been acquired and land losers are being compensated/ rehabilitated as per Company s Policy.

171 REHABILITATION & RESETTLEMENT NO RESETTLEMENT OF HOUSE OUSTEES INVOLVED. REHABILITATION OF LAND OUSTEES HAS BEEN DONE AS GIVEN BELOW:- Total Agricultural land acquired ha Total nos. of plots 167 Total nos. of holdings 145 Above Norms 74 nos.( ha) Below Norms 71 nos. (62.15 ha) Total nos. of Monetary Compensation Paid 100 Land Owners (In lieu of Employment) Above Norms 44 Below Norms 56 Employment provided 19

172 CHAPTER VIII PROJECT BENEFITS 8.0 PROJECT BENEFITS The benefits of the project can be summarized as below:- - The physical infrastructure in the area will be improved substantially by following ways:- a) Development of road, thereby improving the communication. b) Improvement in Power, Telephone (including Mobile) facility. c) Improvement in Health Care facility & Educational facility. d) Improvement in Market / Trade & Business. - The social infrastructure by way of cultural mixing of people of other states with local community glorifying UNITY IN DIVERSITY. - Substantial employment in the project & indirect employment for business & trading, contractor, transportation, vehicle contractor, nursery development. WCL as a responsible corporate organization in Central India is playing a significant role in developing the region around its mines in the States of Madhya Pradesh & Maharashtra. WCL takes up various infrastructural development works in the surrounding area covering the felt needs of the local community. It may be worthwhile to mention here that, once proposed Expansion OC mine comes up, similar works will also be taken up in and around the mine thereby developing the entire region.

173 CHAPTER - IX ENVIRONMENTAL COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS Ministry of Environment & Forests while issuing TOR has not specifically indicated for carrying out Cost Benefit Analysis, hence the same has not been carried out.

174 CHAPTER - X ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN 10.0 GENERAL Close monitoring of the environment and implementation of various protective measures discussed in the report forms an important part of EMP. In the earlier chapters the causes of various pollutions along with the preventive and mitigating measures have been discussed. In this chapter description of the administrative aspects of ensuring that mitigative measures are implemented and their effectiveness monitored, after approval of the EIA is being discussed MONITORING ORGANISATION To have a close watch on the environmental condition and implementation of the various measures suggested, a multi-disciplinary approach is essential. (a) WCL headquarter acts as an apex body which supervises the activities relating to environment at project level through the General Manager. (b) General Manager of the area coordinates the activities of various disciplines in the area to render all necessary assistance at the implementing level i.e. the Project. Area Nodal Officer (Environment) monitors all aspects of environment on behalf of the General Manager. He also takes suitable steps for generation of environment data along with its analysis and interpretations. As far as plantation is concerned horticulturist with suitable backup staff shall be provided in the area for undertaking the plantation jobs including raising of a nursery. Plantation will have to be done on a large area. Therefore, it may be desired that an outside agency may have to be employed for this purpose. The horticulturist along with the supervisor shall only monitor and guide the agency for selection of site, treatment of soil, selection of species etc. (c) Sub Area Manager, Juna Kunada Expn. OC will be responsible for mechanical reclamation of the area. He is also responsible for biological reclamation with the assistance of CGM's office.

175 ORGANISATION FOR ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT Sl. Measures/Actions Agency No 1. Environmental Control 1 General Manager, Majri Area 2 Nodal Officer, (Environment), Majri Area 3 Sub Area Manager, Juna Kunada OC 4 Staff Officer (Civil), Majri Area 5 Environmental Cell (WCL H.Q.) 2. Environmental Monitoring 1 General Manager, Majri Area 2 Staff Officer (Civil), Majri Area 3 Nodal Officer, (Environment), Majri Area 4 Sub Area Manager, Juna Kunada OC 5 Environment Cell of WCL Headquarters 6 Environmental Laboratory of CMPDI, RI-IV 3. Reclamation 1 Sub Area Manager, Juna Kunada OC 2 Nodal Officer, (Environment), Majri Area 3 Environmental Supervisor 4 Horticulturist

176 11.1 Introduction CHAPTER-XI SUMMARY & CONCLUSION Wardha Valley Coalfield is strategically located with respect to consumers in Western and Southern India and to cater to the demand of these consumers, several blocks with quarriable potential have been identified. Juna Kunada is one such block which is located about a km of Chargaon Opencast Project. Proposed Juna Kunada opencast project (capacity 0.60 Mty) is planned in virgin Juna-Kunada block on the left bank of Wardha River which is a geological continuation of up-dip portion of Kolar Pimpri block which is on the right bank of Wardha River. Proved coal reserves upto 150 m depth (1:8 cut off ratio) are estimated to be Mt. Present report proposes to exploit about 5.70 Mt of reserves (including parting) at overall average stripping ratio of 6.76 m3/t upto maximum depth of 150 m. Detailed exploration of Juna-Kunada block was done by MECL. 29 boreholes (MWJK 1 to 29) were drilled during the period 1/11/89 to 3/5/90. Earlier during Jan-Feb. 88, CMPDI had drilled 3 boreholes (CMWK 1 to 3) in this area. Data from these boreholes are incorporated in the Geological Report on Exploration for Coal in Juna-Kunada Block published by MECL in March Drilling of three additional boreholes P1, P2 & P3 was suggested by CMPDI, RI IV to further confirm the incrop position and geological structure. Data from these three boreholes (P1, P2 & P3) have been incorporated in Geological Note prepared by MECL. Also, the structural changes based on two more boreholes (CMWKJ 1 & 2) drilled by CMPDI in December 96 have been considered in this final PR. It is proposed to club the residential complex of Juna Kunada OCP with combined township of Chargaon / Telwasa / Dhorwasa OCPs. The area is free from forest land and there is no village shifting involved in the project. Most of the area being below HFL (192.65) of Wardha River, it has been proposed to construct the flood protection embankment to protect the mine from flood waters of Wardha River. Based on this approved Project Report of Juna Kunada OC, the Environmental Clearance was obtained from MOEF vide its letter dated J /16/2003-IA.II(M) dated 10 th January, Now considering the demand of power grade coal it is proposed to enhance the production capacity of the mine from 0.60 Mty to 1.20 Mty(Peak) and also

177 annexing the already acquired land of adjacent Chargaon (exhausted) OCP for better land management. Ministry of Environment & Forests has issued Terms of Reference (TOR) vide letter dated As directed n the aforesaid TOR, this draft Environment Impact Assessment & Environmental Management Plan was prepared as per generic structure of the EIA Notification, 2006 submitted to Maharashtra Pollution Control Board for conduction of Public Hearing. The Public Hearing has been successfully completed on Now this final EIA/EMP has been prepared for submission to Ministry of Environment & Forests incorporating therein the minutes of the aforesaid Public Hearing and the compliance of the issues rose during the same JUSTIFICATION & LINKAGE It is observed from the long term production plan of WCL that Majri group of mines will have declining trend. Moreover, there is a general declining trend in coal production in WCL as a whole. In view of this, it is necessary to either open new projects or deepen the existing project to meet the increasing demand of coal. Juna- Kunada opencast project with capacity of 0.60 Mty and peak capacity of 1.20 Mty can partially bridge the gap between demand and supply of coal. Since the project would produce grade E coal, it would be linked to nearby power station, cement plant and other consumers already benefiting from Majri group of mines LOCATION & COMMUNICATION The proposed project is in Bhadravati tahsil of Chandrapur District, Maharashtra and situated about 135 km south of Nagpur. It is bounded by latitudes 20 deg to 20 deg N and longitudes 79 deg to 79 deg E and falls in Survey of India Topo Sheet No. 55 P/4. The existing all-weather approach to the project site is from Bhandak / Bhadravati town on Nagpur Chandrapur road by a partly metalled road upto Navin Kunada village which is about 1.8 km NE of the project. This approach crosses the main line of central railway at Vijasan. Nearest rail head is at Bhandak on the main line about 9 km from the project site PHYSIOGRAPHY & DRAINAGE The area has an undulating topography with altitude ranging between 180 m and m. A few seasonal nullahs flow towards South and West to join Wardha River which is the main drainage channel. High flood level of Wardha River as reported in the year 1979 New Majri Area is m. However, as per area s record due to heavy rains in 1994, the HFL has gone up from m to m. Most of the area of this block is below HFL of Wardha River.

178 The area is covered by black cotton soil which is mixed with clay and sand GEOLOGY STATUS OF EXPLORATION Juna Kunada block was earlier explored by CMPDI by drilling 3 boreholes (CMWK series) and subsequently MECL drilled 29 boreholes (MWJK 1 to 29) and submitted Geological Report entitled Geological Report on Exploration for Coal in Juna-Kunada Block in March Three additional boreholes (MWJK 30, 31, 32) were suggested for structure proving and MECL submitted modified Geological Note. At the request of area authorities three more boreholes were drilled by CMPDI (CMWKJ 1 & 2). In all total 38 boreholes drilled with meters of drilling. The density of boreholes in the proposed quarriable area is 32 boreholes per sq. km GEOLOGY OF THE PROPOSED QUARRY Geological succession of the proposed quarriable area is as follows:- Formation Thickness Range (m) Minimum Maximum Soil / Detrital Mantle 3.00 (MWJK 8, 31) (MWJK 26) Kamthis 1.20 (MWJK 17) (MWJK 31) Upper Barakar (MWJK 7, 30) (MWJK 11) Middle Barakar (Coal seam including (MWJK 3) (MWJK 14) parting) Lower Barakar 2.11 (MWJK 28) (MWJK 15) Talchir (MWJK 15) STRUCTURE Strike & Dip Strike in general is North 30 deg. West to South 30 deg. East. The dip in general range between 1 in 1.9 to 1 in 3.5 due south west. Faults Six faults (F1 to F6) have been identified in the block. Out these faults, F1 is a major fault having throw of about 400 m due north and marks the dip side limit of the

179 block. Fault F4 & F5 are minor with throw varies from 2 m to 10 m. Faults F2, F3 & F6 are moderate with throw ranges from 2 m to 40 m. COAL SEAM FORMATION Seam thickness, nomenclature, parting depth range, etc. In Wardha Valley Coalfield, one thick composite seam occurs almost in middle of Barakar formation. In Juna Kunada block, the same composite seam occurs (floor) at depth range m (MWJK 7) to m (MWJK 11). Table given below shows the details of thickness, depth range & parting between top section, bottom section etc. are as follows:- Particulars Thickness Range (m) Minimum Maximum Top Section 6.41(MWJK 23) (MWJK 27) Parting 0.84(MWJK 28) 1.98(MWJK 16) Bottom Section 5.33(MWJK 16) 7.18(MWJK 16) Depth (Floor) 30.54(MWJK 7) (MWJK 11) EFFECTIVE SEAM THICKNESS For opencast operation, carbonaceous shale bands thicker than 1 m are separately mineable and hence excluded for reserve estimation while shale bands Ash + Moisture % > 75 % are considered as obvious dirt bands. These obvious dirt bands more than 15 cms are also excluded for reserve estimation. The effective thickness of coal seam varies from m (MWJK 3) to m (MWJK 14). It is proposed to work top section and bottom section along with parting considering 0.05 m dilution at each contact point up to the depth of 150 m. QUALITY OF COAL The details of coal quality are as given below: a) Coal Quality (undiluted) (Top section + Bottom section) Moisture 7.20 % Ash % UHV Kcal/kg Grade E GCV 4920 Kcal/kg (Calculated) b) Coal Quality (undiluted) (Top section + parting + Bottom section) Moisture 7.18 % Ash % UHV Kcal/kg Grade E GCV 4868 Kcal/kg (Calculated)

180 c) Coal Quality (Top section + parting + Bottom section m dilution at each contact point) Moisture 6.93 % Ash % UHV Kcal/kg Grade E GCV 4640 Kcal/kg (Calculated) MINE BOUNDARIES DELINEATION Juna Kunada OC Project is enveloped by Wardha river on the flanks and the dip side, thus limiting the quarry boundaries on the three sides. The mine boundary fixed for quarry is as follows:- a. Rise Side 5 m seam thickness at sub crop b. Dip Side Up to 150 m depth line c. West Side After leaving a safety barrier of 20 m from embankment along Wardha River d. East Side After leaving a safety barrier of 20 m from embankment along Wardha River MINING STRATEGY SURFACE CONSTRAINTS ON MINE DEVELOPMENT The area is free from forest land and no village shifting is involved in this project. The only constraint in the block is that the most of the area is below HFL of Wardha River for which flood protection embankment has been proposed to protect the mine from flood waters. GEO MINING CHARACTERISTICS The geo mining parameters of the proposed quarry are as under:- Geo Mining Parameters of Quarry S.N. Particulars Values 1 Quarry Area (ha):- (a) On Surface (b) At Floor Average Strike Length of Quarry (m) (c) At floor (d) At Surface Average Width of Quarry (m) :- (a) On Surface (b) At Floor

181 4 Average Depth of Quarry (m) :- (a) Initial (b) At Floor Gradient of Coal Seam (a) Minimum 1 in 3.5 (b) Maximum 1 in Effective Seam Thickness (m) Average Thickness of OB (m):- (a) At Incrop Side Limit (b) At Dip Side Limit Average Quality of Coal (Grade) E (Including Parting) 9 Total Volume of OB including Access Trench and Batter and excluding Parting (Mm3) 10 Mineable Coal Reserves (Mt) 5.70 (Including Parting) 11 Average Stripping Ratio (m3/t) 6.76 SELECTION OF MINING METHOD Due to the very limited width of quarry and also limited strike length with steep gradient, it is not possible to deploy Dragline, hence only Shovel Dumper combination has been selected and the mine is being worked with total out sourcing. Although the gradient of the seam (1 in 3.5 to 1 in 1.9) calls for horizontal slicing method of mining, it has not been proposed in this project as it would entail higher development expenditure due to high stripping ratio which a project of this size cannot absorb. Also, it is not feasible to work the seam with inclined slicing method and therefore combined slicing method with slices within the seam has been proposed. Thickness of parting within the seam being very thin (about 1 m), it would be very difficult to remove the parting separately with proposed method of mining and therefore it has been proposed to mine the parting along with coal & parting has been added in mineable reserves. Production Programme as per the present Proposal is placed below:- Year Coal Production in Million Tonnes OB Excavation in Million Cubic Metre Total

182 WASTE DISPOSAL TECHNIQUE Gradient of the seam being very steep (1 in 3.5 to 1 in 1.9), it is not feasible to do simultaneous backfilling. So, the excavated OB can be dumped on surface as external OB Dump thereby degrading land. Hence, to minimize the degradation of land, it has been proposed to annex the already worked out quarry of adjacent Chargaon OCP. This void of Charagon OCP is now readily available and can be used for direct dumping of OB from Juna Kunada OCP. In the earlier EC also, the dumping of OB in Chargaon OC was proposed but to the extent of only Mm3 and major portion (23.80 Mm3 out of total Mm3) was planned for stacking at the earmarked site of External OB Dump (balance marked for construction of flood protection embankment). Now on date, Juna Kunada OC has just started and Chargaon OC has got completely exhausted, as such decoaled void of Chargaon OCP is available for taking full load of OB right from the very beginning of excavation at Juna Kunada OC. Hence the present proposal does not envisage any external dumping (except for construction of flood protection embankment during the first year same as earlier sanctioned proposal with minor increase in quantity due to change in alignment and dimension as suggested by DGMS). Hence to accommodate the excavated OB from Juna Kunada by avoiding external OB Dumping, the void and surrounding area admeasuring 141 ha has been proposed to be annexed. Thus the present proposal not only avoids land degradation by way of external Dumping to extent of ha but also plans to reclaim -- ha of already degraded land. The disposal of solid waste in the present proposal vis a- vis sanction proposal is summarized as below:- Sl.No Particulars Sanctioned Present Proposal Proposal 1. Total OB Excavation (Mm3) Total OB in External Dump(Mm3) Total OB in Embankment (Mm3) Total OB in decoaled void of Chargaon OC(Mm3) 5. Total OB be used in Juna Kunada OC for Link Haul Road (Mm3)

183 The calendar Programme of solid waste disposal is placed below;- Year Total OB Excavation Disposal of OB in Mm3 in (Mm3) Embankment In the decoaled Simultaneous void of Chargaon dumping for OC link haul raod Total LAND STATUS The total land involved in Juna Kunada OCP is ha. Out of this land, ha is as per approved EMP and now additional 141 ha of land (already in possession of WCL) in the adjacent exhausted mine i.e. Chargaon OCP is proposed to be annexed. Out of the ha of land earmarked for Juna Kunada CP ha is agricultural land and as on date ha has been acquired. The land is mainly cultivated or revenue land. This land is free from forest land and there is no village shifting involved. PROPOSED LAND USE PLAN DURING OPERATION OF THE PROJECT hectares of land proposed for the project would be utilized for different purposes to carry out the project operation as stated below:- S.N. Particulars Area in hectares 1 Excavation Area Infrastructure Worked out area of Chargaon OCP Main OB Dump Embankment Blasting Zone, Boundary adjustment and Raitonalization Total SAFETY & CONSERVATION The project report has been drawn in conformity with the prevailing statutory provisions applicable to Opencast Mines.

184 Most of the area of the block including excavation area of the proposed quarry falls below the HFL ( m) of Wardha River. An earthen embankment shall be provided all around the proposed quarry area working wherever natural ground level is less than m R.L. The top of the embankment shall have a reduced level of at least m and shall not be less than 30 m wide at the top Rehabilitation & Resettlement There is no village falling over the mining activity area and as such no resettlement of house oustees is involved. As indicated earlier, ha of tenancy land has been acquired and land losers are being compensated/ rehabilitated as per Company s Policy Description of Environment The subject mine has just been opened and coal production is starting in the current year i.e The environment quality w.r.t. ambient air, water (both ground & surface), ambient noise, soil etc. was collected in the surrounding area during covering the buffer zone and the summarized details are placed below:- The wind velocity readings were ranging from < km/hr. Predominant wind was from North-East (NE) direction. The maximum temperature recorded was 26.5 C and the minimum was 12.5 C. The mean relative humidity was found to be 64.7% and no rainfall was recorded during the study period. Ambient Air Quality in Buffer zone SPM and RPM (PM 10) values are ranging from 111 g/m 3 to 189 g/m 3 and 37 g/m 3 to 83 g/m 3 respectively. SO2 and NOx values are varying between and g/m 3 respectively. All RPM, SO2 and NOx values are well within the CPCB norms. Water quality in Buffer Zone The water samples (6 Nos.) collected from different water sources i.e. Wastewater, Surface & ground water etc. are analyzed as per procedures outlined in IS : 2488 / IS : 3025 / AWWA / APHA. At all locations, oil and grease, phenolic compounds, cyanides, sulphides and insecticides are found to be absent and all heavy metal values except Iron are found to be below the detectable limit. In general, water quality at six locations is found to be within the prescribed limits.

185 Ambient Noise Quality in Buffer zone Mean Leq noise levels at day time and night time are ranging from 40.6 to 63.2 db(a) and 34.2 to 52.8 db(a) respectively in the study area. While comparing with IS: norms for acceptable outdoor noise levels in residential area (55 db(a)) in respect of buffer zone, the ambient noise levels were within permissible limits. Soil quality The soil quality of the project area appears to be good and would support vegetation after suitable reclamation / modification. Latest data on PM 10 & PM 2.5 JUNA KUNADA OC, MAJRI AREA Latest data on PM 10 & PM 2.5 Data generated during November/ December, 2012 at four locations are given below:- (All values in microgram per cubic metre) WEEK DATE Station A1- Sub Station Chargaon (Buffer Zone) I PM 10 (24 Hrly) PM 2.5 (24 Hrly) Permissible Limit Permissible Limit / / II III IV 19/ / / / / / (All values in microgram per cubic metre) WEEK DATE PM 10 (24 Hrly) PM 2.5 (24 Hrly) Station A2- Pit Office Juna Kunada OC (Core Zone) I Permissible Limit Permissible Limit / / II III IV 19/ / / / / /

186 (All values in microgram per cubic metre) WEEK DATE PM 10 (24 Hrly) PM 2.5 (24 Hrly) Station A3- Borgaon Village (Buffer Zone) I Permissible Limit Permissible Limit / / II III IV 19/ / / / / / (All values in microgram per cubic metre) WEEK DATE PM 10 (24 Hrly) PM 2.5 (24 Hrly) Station A4- Pimpri Village (Buffer Zone) I Permissible Limit Permissible Limit / / II III IV 19/ / / / / /

187 11.7 Anticipated Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures Environmental Impact assessment has been carried out by studying the likely impacts on existing ambient air, water and noise conditions etc. of the area due to expansion of production capacity of the existing opencast mining activities. As already indicated that the subject mine has just been started, therefore, to assess the likely impacts of enhancement in production capacity and to arrive at a logical conclusion with the actual status of pollution levels, the latest data generated in respect of nearby existing Navin Kunada OCP, which is an operating mine of higher capacity (in the range of 1.50 MTPA) in the same area have been taken into consideration. a. Impact on Air Quality : Now in order to assess the likely contribution of pollution due to proposed expansion of mining activities, air quality data of mine activity area of Navin Kunada OCP for Q.E. June 2011 to March 2012 has been considered to prove the fact that an operating mine with 1.50 million tones production capacity (more than that of proposed expansion project 1.20 MTPA), generates pollution load, even in dry season, well below the permissible limit values, so it is expected that the pollution load generated from proposed expansion project will be much less and will remain well within the permissible values.

188 AIR QUALITY MONITORING DATA NAME OF THE COMPANY : WCL YEAR : 2011 NAME OF THE AREA : MAJRI Q.E. : JUN. NAME OF THE PROJECT : NAVIN-KUNADA OCP 1. Office of SOM : MNOA-1 ( 24 hourly values in μg/m 3 ) Month Dates of Sampling Parameters From - To SPM RPM NOX SO2 APR < 6 < 6 APR < 6 < 6 MAY < 6 < 6 MAY < 6 < 6 JUN < 6 < 6 JUN < 6 < 6 TLV as per Env.(Protection) Amendment Rule Substation : MNOA-2 ( 24 hourly values in μg/m 3 ) Month Dates of Sampling Parameters From - To SPM RPM NOX SO2 APR < 6 < 6 JUN < 6 < 6 TLV as per Env.(Protection) Amendment Rule Ekta Nagar Colony : MNOA-3 ( 24 hourly values in μg/m 3 ) Month Dates of Sampling Parameters From - To SPM RPM NOX SO2 APR < 6 < 6 APR < 6 < 6 MAY < 6 < 6 MAY < 6 < 6 JUN < 6 < 6 JUN < 6 < 6 4. Deulwada village : MNOA-4 ( 24 hourly values in μg/m 3 ) Month Dates of Sampling Parameters From - To SPM RPM NOX SO2 APR < 6 < 6 APR < 6 < 6 MAY < 6 < 6 MAY < 6 < 6 JUN < 6 < 6 JUN < 6 < 6 PERMISSIBLE LIMIT FUGITIVE DUST MONITORING DATA 1. W. Bridge Naglone UG ( 24 hourly values in μg/m 3 ) Month Dates of Sampling Parameters From - To SPM MAY AIR QUALITY MONITORING DATA

189 NAME OF THE COMPANY : WCL YEAR : 2011 NAME OF THE AREA : MAJRI Q.E. : SEP. NAME OF THE PROJECT : NAVIN-KUNADA OCP 1. Office of SOM : MNOA-1 ( 24 hourly values in μg/m 3 ) Month Dates of Sampling Parameters From - To SPM RPM NOX SO2 JUL < 6 < 6 JUL < 6 < 6 AUG < 6 < 6 SEP < 6 < 6 TLV as per Env.(Protection) Amendment Rule Substation : MNOA-2 ( 24 hourly values in μg/m 3 ) Month Dates of Sampling Parameters From - To SPM RPM NOX SO2 JUL < 6 < 6 SEP < 6 < 6 TLV as per Env.(Protection) Amendment Rule Ekta Nagar Colony : MNOA-3 ( 24 hourly values in μg/m 3 ) Month Dates of Sampling Parameters From - To SPM RPM NOX SO2 JUL < 6 < 6 JUL < 6 < 6 AUG < 6 < 6 AUG < 6 < 6 SEP < 6 < 6 SEP < 6 < 6 PERMISSIBLE LIMIT Deulwada village : MNOA-4 ( 24 hourly values in μg/m 3 ) Month Dates of Sampling Parameters From - To SPM RPM NOX SO2 JUL < 6 < 6 JUL < 6 < 6 AUG < 6 < 6 AUG < 6 < 6 SEP < 6 < 6 SEP < 6 < 6 PERMISSIBLE LIMIT FUGITIVE DUST MONITORING DATA 1. W. Bridge Naglone UG ( 24 hourly values in μg/m 3 ) Month Dates of Sampling Parameters From - To SPM AUG AIR QUALITY MONITORING DATA

190 NAME OF THE COMPANY : WCL YEAR : 2011 NAME OF THE AREA : MAJRI Q.E. : DEC. NAME OF THE PROJECT : NAVIN-KUNADA OCP 1. Office of SOM : MNOA-1 ( 24 hourly values in μg/m 3 ) Month Dates of Sampling Parameters From - To SPM RPM NOX SO2 OCT < 6 < 6 DEC < 6 < 6 TLV as per Env.(Protection) Amendment Rule Substation : MNOA-2 ( 24 hourly values in μg/m 3 ) Month Dates of Sampling Parameters From - To SPM RPM NOX SO2 OCT < 6 < 6 NOV < 6 < 6 TLV as per Env.(Protection) Amendment Rule Ekta Nagar Colony : MNOA-3 ( 24 hourly values in μg/m 3 ) Month Dates of Sampling Parameters From - To SPM RPM NOX SO2 OCT < 6 < 6 NOV < 6 < 6 NOV < 6 < 6 DEC < 6 < 6 DEC < 6 < 6 PERMISSIBLE LIMIT Deulwada village : MNOA-4 ( 24 hourly values in μg/m 3 ) Month Dates of Sampling Parameters From - To SPM RPM NOX SO2 OCT < 6 < 6 NOV < 6 < 6 DEC < 6 < 6 PERMISSIBLE LIMIT

191 AIR QUALITY MONITORING DATA NAME OF THE COMPANY : WCL YEAR : 2012 NAME OF THE AREA : MAJRI Q.E. : MARCH NAME OF THE PROJECT : NAVIN-KUNADA OCP 1. Office of SOM : MNOA-1 ( 24 hourly values in μg/m 3 ) Month Dates of Sampling Parameters From - To SPM PM-10 NOX SO2 JAN FEB FEB MAR MAR TLV as per Env.(Protection) Amendment Rule Substation : MNOA-2 ( 24 hourly values in μg/m 3 ) Month Dates of Sampling Parameters From - To SPM PM-10 NOX SO2 JAN FEB TLV as per Env.(Protection) Amendment Rule Ekta Nagar Colony : MNOA-3 ( 24 hourly values in μg/m 3 ) Month Dates of Sampling Parameters From - To SPM PM-10 NOX SO2 JAN JAN FEB FEB MAR MAR PERMISSIBLE LIMIT Deulwada village : MNOA-4 ( 24 hourly values in μg/m 3 ) Month Dates of Sampling Parameters From - To SPM PM-10 NOX SO2 JAN JAN FEB FEB MAR MAR PERMISSIBLE LIMIT

192 From the above, it can be inferred that the various pollution control measures already undertaken have been proved to be effective, which has arrested the deterioration of the ambient air quality in the mine activity area even after substantial increase in the production level. So it may be predicted that the ambient air quality will have no harmful effect on human being, flora and fauna, soil quality, surface structures and aesthetic value of the surrounding environment as suitable mitigative measures will be taken during the life to make the operations eco-friendly. The existing practice of fortnightly monitoring of ambient air quality will continue with the expansion project also and the results will be examined critically so as to identify the affected area and mine authorities will thereafter be able to take appropriate control measures to minimize the adverse effects, if any, as far as possible. b. Impact on Water Quality : The mine water discharge quality of nearby existing Navin Kunada opencast project has been considered here as both the mines are adjoining and having similar geological configuration. The quality of effluents is being monitored at Navin Kunada OCP regularly as per Env. (Protection) Amendment Rule, For impact assessment water quality data of Q.E. June 11 to March 2012 has been considered. EFFLUENT WATER QUALITY MONITORING DATA NAME OF THE COMPANY : WCL YEAR : 2011 NAME OF THE AREA : MAJRI Q.E. : JUN. NAME OF THE PROJECT : NAVIN-KUNADA OCP Name of the Location : Mine water discharge - MNOW-1 Month Date of Sample Analysis Results collection ph TSS (mg/l) COD (mg/l) O & G (mg/l) MAY BDL MAY BDL JUN BDL JUN BDL TLV as per Env.(Protection) Amendment rule (BDL - Below Detectable Level- Value < 1.0 mg/l)

193 NAME OF THE COMPANY : WCL YEAR : 2011 NAME OF THE AREA : MAJRI Q.E. : SEP. NAME OF THE PROJECT : NAVIN-KUNADA OCP Name of the Location : Mine water discharge - MNOW-1 Month Date of Sample Analysis Results collection ph TSS (mg/l) COD (mg/l) O & G (mg/l) JUL BDL JUL BDL AUG BDL AUG BDL SEP BDL SEP BDL TLV as per Env.(Protection) Amendment rule (BDL - Below Detectable Level- Value < 1.0 mg/l) EFFLUENT WATER QUALITY MONITORING DATA NAME OF THE COMPANY : WCL YEAR : 2011 NAME OF THE AREA : MAJRI Q.E. : DEC. NAME OF THE PROJECT : NAVIN-KUNADA OCP Name of the Location : Mine water discharge - MNOW-1 Month Date of Sample Analysis Results collection ph TSS (mg/l) COD (mg/l) O & G (mg/l) OCT BDL OCT BDL NOV BDL NOV BDL DEC BDL DEC BDL TLV as per Env.(Protection) Amendment rule (BDL - Below Detectable Level- Value < 1.0 mg/l)

194 EFFLUENT WATER QUALITY MONITORING DATA NAME OF THE COMPANY : WCL YEAR : 2012 NAME OF THE AREA : MAJRI DATE : NAME OF THE PROJECT : NAVIN KUNADA 1. Name of the Location : Mine water discharge Sl. Parameters Analysis Standards for discharge No. Results Part A, Schedule VI 1 ph Temperature ( 0 C) 18.4 Te<Ts+5 0 C 3 Colour (Hz) 2 * 4 Odour Unobjectionable Unobjectionable 5 Turbidity (NTU) 4 * 6 Conductivity (µs/cm) 2780 * 7 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) Oil & Grease (mg/l) BDL 10 9 Dissolved Oxygen (mg/l) 5.64 * 10 C.O.D. (mg/l) B.O.D. 3 days at 27 0 C (mg/l) Total Residual Chorine (mg/l) BDL 1 (Max.) 13 Ammonical Nitrogen (mg/l) Total kjeldahl Nitrogen (mg/l) Free Ammonia (mg/l) BDL Arsenic (mg/l) BDL Lead (mg/l) BDL Hexavalent Chromium (mg/l) BDL Total Chromium (mg/l) BDL 2 20 Copper (mg/l) BDL 3 21 Zinc (mg/l) Selenium (mg/l) BDL Nickel (mg/l) Cadmium (mg/l) BDL 2 25 Dissolved Phosphate (mg/l) BDL 5 26 Sulphide (mg/l) BDL 2 27 Iron (mg/l) Manganese (mg/l) Nitrate Nitrogen (mg/l) Phenolics Compounds (mg/l) BDL 1 1. BDL - Below Detectable Level, 2. * - Limit not specified. EFFLUENT WATER QUALITY MONITORING DATA NAME OF THE COMPANY : WCL YEAR : 2012

195 NAME OF THE AREA : MAJRI Q.E. : MAR. NAME OF THE PROJECT : NAVIN-KUNADA OCP Name of the Location : Mine water discharge - MNOW-1 Month Date of Sample Analysis Results collection ph TSS (mg/l) COD (mg/l) O & G (mg/l) JAN BDL FEB BDL FEB BDL MAR BDL MAR BDL TLV as per Env.(Protection) Amendment rule (BDL - Below Detectable Level- Value < 1.0 mg/l) The result indicates that mine pumped out water does not contain any pollution load and quality parameters of workshop effluents are well within the specified limit. As such, in the proposed Juna Kunada OC Expansion mine, similar quality of mine effluent can be expected because of same hydrogeological set up. IMPACT OF MINING ON WATER REGIME : The mining activity creates dis-equilibrium in environmental scenario of the area and disturbs the groundwater conditions/regime in particular. The impact on water regime due to mining activity can be broadly classified as under: vii) viii) ix) Impact on topography & soil Impact on surface water and quality Impact on groundwater & quality A brief description/out-line on these aspects are given below: Impact on topography & soil : A local change in ground topography will be created at Juna Kunada Expansion mine area due to mining operations such as open pit, embankments, dumps of overburden and coal, diversion of nallah and roads, mine voids etc. As a result, there would be marginal change in the drainage and surface run-off. During these courses, soil is most susceptible for changes due to erosion, leaching phenomena/process etc. Further the fine dust particles of coal & overburden may adversely affect the physical & chemical characteristics of soil. Within the core zone area, cracks and loosening of soil would be resulted in due to mine and associated activities such as drilling, blasting etc thereby physical/textural changes would occur in soil/formations. This mine induced

196 process increases the rate of infiltration and recharge. The studies carried out in Wardha Valley coalfield have established that rainfall-infiltration rates have been increased by 100% (doubled) in the core zone area of opencast mines thereby increasing the scope of groundwater recharge. So also the back filled area may be a good media for high groundwater recharge due to high induced permeability. Further, the void proposed to be left out would store substantial quantity of rain water which can be utilised for domestic & agriculture use and also for recharging the groundwater source. It may be appropriate to high light the fact that temporary groundwater loss/deficit created during active mining stage would be compensated by these different means in the post mining stage so that the initial groundwater levels are regained to normalcy at the earliest for the utility of the area. Appropriate reclamation measures would be adopted to normalize the ground topography and soil as far as possible. However, overburden dumps; embankments etc. are unavoidable structures to be left in the post mining stage. Impact on surface water & quality: As mentioned earlier, there would be minor change in the ground topography and infiltration capacity/rate of soil/formation due to mining operations resulting in some local change in drainage pattern and surface run-off in core zone. It is established that high infiltration zone would serve as good media for high groundwater recharge and reduces the surface run-off considerably in the core zone. In view of this, the mine has to handle more water in the monsoon besides the additional contribution from the surface run-off from the catchment area. As such the surface run-off contribution to the natural drains from the mining area would be minimum thereby some minor change is expected in hydrologic regime of the river/nallah system. The surface run-off from the dumps of overburden material and coal and mine water discharge/effluent are laden with suspended particles of coal and other associated materials. This water is collected by foot drains with stoppage arrangement and passed through sedimentation tank/pond. This treated water will be utilised for mine site requirement and the surplus would be utilised to supplement the water shortage for domestic & agriculture use of villages if required or otherwise discharged into land surface/natural drains. Further, the groundwater quality is also satisfactory / good and its mixing is not going to adversely affect the quality of surface water. Impact on groundwater & its quality: Mining is associated with groundwater problems, particularly when it is below water table. The impact of mining on groundwater is dependent mainly on mine and aquifer parameters, groundwater recharge-discharge process etc. In the opencast mining, the unconfined aquifer gets affected more whereas the semiconfined aquifers are least affected due to continuous gravity drainage and conventional sump pumping or advance dewatering schemes for efficient and safe working. As such, during this exercise, basically the water level is to be

197 depressed/depleted below the working seam depth in which case large scale mine water pumping can not avoided. Consequently the mine dewatering would drain out some area around the mine with decline in groundwater levels. However, these mine induced effects are temporary as increased infiltration rate at as rain water harvesting to balance the mine dewatering. Further, the mine effluent would contaminate the other resources of water if discharged untreated. However, water quality monitoring would be undertaken at the stipulated intervals immediately after the mine development starts and continued during the mine life. Groundwater inflow and mine influence area have been estimated and the groundwater monitoring would be undertaken as corrective measure to avoid adverse effects. The mine discharge after passing through sedimentation pond / tank would be discharged into land/natural drains with earthen check dam at suitable locations so that the groundwater gets additional recharge by the return flow. The artificial recharge by water conservation structures in mine influence area proper may not be a viable solution because of the reason that recharged water would drain to the mine at a faster rate due to the steep hydraulic gradients resulted in during mining activity. As mentioned earlier the mine impact may be for temporary period during mine life and the area would regain the normalcy/benefits in many ways by appropriate reclamation measures during post-mining period. However, the temporary water shortage in the mine influence area would be supplemented from the treated mine water discharge for both domestic & irrigation use of affected villages if any. c. Impact on Noise Level: Now to assess the likely contribution from proposed expansion project, the ambient noise level of an operating mine of the same area has been taken into consideration. It is observed that noise level recorded near project office (mine activity area) of Navin Kunada OCP is well within the permissible limit. Details of noise levels at Navin Kunada OCP have been given below.

198 NOISE LEVEL DATA NAME OF THE COMPANY : WCL YEAR : 2011 NAME OF THE AREA : MAJRI Q.E. : JUN. NAME OF THE PROJECT : NAVIN-KUNADA OCP Name of the Location : Chargaon CHP MNON-1 Month Date of Data Noise Level in db(a) Remarks collection Day Time Night Time APR APR MAY MAY JUN JUN Noise Level Standard as per Env. (Protection) Amendment rule Name of the Location : Ekta Nagar Colony - MNON-2 Month Date of Data Noise Level in db(a) Remarks collection Day Time Night Time APR APR MAY MAY JUN JUN Permissible Limit 55 45

199 NOISE LEVEL DATA NAME OF THE COMPANY : WCL YEAR : 2011 NAME OF THE AREA : MAJRI Q.E. : SEP. NAME OF THE PROJECT : NAVIN-KUNADA OCP Name of the Location : Chargaon CHP MNON-1 Month Date of Data Noise Level in db(a) Remarks collection Day Time Night Time JUL JUL AUG AUG SEP SEP Noise Level Standard as per Env. (Protection) Amendment rule Name of the Location : Ekta Nagar Colony - MNON-2 Month Date of Data Noise Level in db(a) Remarks collection Day Time Night Time JUL JUL AUG AUG SEP SEP Permissible Limit 55 45

200 NOISE LEVEL DATA NAME OF THE COMPANY : WCL YEAR : 2011 NAME OF THE AREA : MAJRI Q.E. : DEC. NAME OF THE PROJECT : NAVIN-KUNADA OCP Name of the Location : Chargaon CHP MNON-1 Month Date of Data Noise Level in db(a) Remarks collection Day Time Night Time OCT OCT NOV NOV DEC DEC Noise Level Standard as per Env. (Protection) Amendment rule Name of the Location : Ekta Nagar Colony - MNON-2 Month Date of Data Noise Level in db(a) Remarks collection Day Time Night Time OCT OCT NOV NOV DEC DEC Permissible Limit 55 45

201 NOISE LEVEL DATA NAME OF THE COMPANY : WCL YEAR : 2012 NAME OF THE AREA : MAJRI Q.E. : MAR. NAME OF THE PROJECT : NAVIN-KUNADA OCP Name of the Location : Chargaon CHP MNON-1 Month Date of Data Noise Level in db(a) Remarks collection Day Time Night Time JAN JAN FEB FEB MAR MAR Noise Level Standard as per Env. (Protection) Amendment rule Name of the Location : Ekta Nagar Colony - MNON-2 Month Date of Data Noise Level in db(a) Remarks collection Day Time Night Time JAN JAN FEB FEB MAR MAR Permissible Limit With the proposed expansion of the Juna Kunada OC mine, the expected noise level in the mine activity area will be much less as compared to Navin Kunada OCP as the scale of operation will be less. Hence the impact on noise will be insignificant. d. Impact on Land:-

202 The total land involved in Juna Kunada OCP is ha. Out of this land, ha is as per approved EMP and now additional 141 ha of land (already in possession of WCL) in the adjacent exhausted mine i.e. Chargaon OCP is proposed to be annexed. Out of the ha of land earmarked for Juna Kunada CP ha is agricultural land and as on date ha has been acquired. The land is mainly cultivated or revenue land. This land is free from forest land and there is no village shifting involved. PROPOSED LAND USE PLAN DURING OPERATION OF THE PROJECT hectares of land proposed for the project would be utilized for different purposes to carry out the project operation as stated below:- S.N. Particulars Area in hectares 1 Excavation Area Infrastructure Worked out area of Chargaon OCP Main OB Dump Embankment Blasting Zone, Boundary adjustment and Raitonalization Total WASTE DISPOSAL TECHNIQUE Gradient of the seam being very steep (1 in 3.5 to 1 in 1.9), it is not feasible to do simultaneous backfilling. So, the excavated OB can be dumped on surface as external OB Dump thereby degrading land. Hence, to minimize the degradation of land, it has been proposed to annex the already worked out quarry of adjacent Chargaon OCP. This void of Charagon OCP is now readily available and can be used for direct dumping of OB from Juna Kunada OCP. In the earlier EC also, the dumping of OB in Chargaon OC was proposed but to the extent of only Mm3 and major portion (23.80 Mm3 out of total Mm3) was planned for stacking at the earmarked site of External OB Dump (balance marked for construction of flood protection embankment). Now on date, Juna Kunada OC has just started and Chargaon OC has got completely exhausted, as such decoaled void of Chargaon OCP is available for taking full load of OB right from the very beginning of excavation at Juna Kunada OC. Hence the present proposal does not envisage any external dumping (except for construction of flood protection embankment during the first year same as earlier sanctioned proposal with minor increase in quantity due to change in alignment and dimension as suggested by DGMS). Hence to

203 accommodate the excavated OB from Juna Kunada by avoiding external OB Dumping, the void and surrounding area admeasuring 141 ha has been proposed to be annexed. Thus the present proposal not only avoids land degradation by way of external Dumping to extent of ha but also plans to reclaim -- ha of already degraded land. The disposal of solid waste in the present proposal vis a- vis sanction proposal is summarized as below:- Sl.No Particulars Sanctioned Present Proposal Proposal 1. Total OB Excavation (Mm3) Total OB in External Dump(Mm3) Total OB in Embankment (Mm3) Total OB in decoaled void of Chargaon OC(Mm3) 5. Total OB be used in Juna Kunada OC for Link Haul Road (Mm3) The calendar Programme of solid waste disposal is placed below;- Year Total OB Excavation Disposal of OB in Mm3 in (Mm3) Embankment In the decoaled Simultaneous void of Chargaon dumping for OC link haul raod Total Stage-wise Landuse and Reclamation Area (ha) (expansion)

204 S.N. Land use category 1. Backfilled Area (Reclaimed with plantation) 2. Excavated Area (not reclaimed / void) 3. External OB dump Reclaimed with plantation) 4. Reclaimed Top soil dump 5. Green Built Area Present (1 st Year) 5 th Year End of Mine Life (in already (in already worked out worked out quarry void of quarry void of Chargaon OC) Chargaon OC) in Junakunada OC & ha in worked out quarry of Chargaon OC) Nil (top soil proposed to be concurrently spread over embankment) (In Peripheral Area) (Cum 20.00) (Cum 30.00) 6. Undisturbed area (brought (Projected for Future (Projected for under use for excavation, Future use for plantation) already worked out excavation, area of Chargaon already worked OC and blasting out area of Zone) Chargaon OC and blasting Zone) 7. Embankment ( plantation) (Plantation nil) (Plantation 17.00) 8. Area around buildings and (Plantation in infrastructure 0.50 ha) including internal roads TOTAL Stage-wise Cumulative Plantation (original and expansion for each column) (To be brought under plantation during closure period) (Plantation 34.00) 3.00 (Plantation in 0.50 ha)

205 SN Year* Green Belt External Dump/ Embankment Area (ha) No. of Trees Area (ha) No. of Trees Backfilled Area Area (ha) No. of Trees Others (Undisturbed Area/etc) Area (ha) No. of Trees Area (ha) 1. 1 st Year rd Year 3. 5 th Year 4. End of Mine Life Post Mining/ Closure Note Number of trees will be Area X 2500 plants per ha. f. Impact on socio-economic profile of the area Total The activities listed under the two phases of this running project are likely to affect the environment to varying degrees. The environment is a very complex system and so many factors are interlinked and interdependent of each other, that any prediction concerning the impact on the environment as a whole may not always be very precise. So relevant aspects of environment are isolated as parameters and the impact due to various activities on the parameters has been identified as project activities. Socio-economic Impact There will be positive impact due to community development activities already undertaken and/or to be undertaken by WCL. The opening of mine shall pave way for general improvement of economy of the area, besides, increase in revenue of the state exchequer. The impacts on socio-economic profile can be categorized and studied under the following heads: i) Population Growth and Migration The opening of this project will be having an impact on the people inhabiting surrounding the project area. There will be migration of people from outside due to more job opportunities in the project area. Thus, the population in this area is likely to increase. ii) Transport and Communication No. of Trees

206 The provision of metalled approach road to the place of work and other places of public interests like shopping, education, medical services etc. is going to improve the existing transport & communication net work. iii) Health With the opening of this project, the facilities created in the project are likely to be extended for neighboring population also. iv) Literacy After coming up of this project, educational facilities developed in the project area will help to improve the literacy of the rural areas also around this project. v) Economic Impacts Although a few mines in the buffer zone, the continuation of mining operation in Juna Kunada OC mine with enhanced production capacity will definitely affect its surroundings and the employment scenario. With the proposed expansion project the occupational structure of the area is going to change further and many people are likely to be involved in the job of mining and allied activities. Hence, income level of these people is likely to improve to significant level. There will be creation of direct and indirect new employment opportunities in long term. The mining activities will accelerate the economic activities and urbanisation in the region with the creation of new employment opportunities including growth of other ancillary industries. Maharashtra Government will be benefited through financial revenues in crores of rupees by way of royalty, sales tax etc. from the direct and indirect operations in the project area. Central exchequer will also have flow of funds through financial revenues by way of Income tax, Central Sales Tax etc. vi) REHABILITATION & RESETTLEMENT The total land involved in Juna Kunada OCP is ha. Out of this land, ha is as per approved EMP and now additional 141 ha of land (already in possession of WCL) in the adjacent exhausted mine i.e. Chargaon OCP is proposed to be annexed. Out of the ha of land earmarked for Juna Kunada CP ha is agricultural land and as on date ha has been acquired. The land is mainly cultivated or revenue land. This land is free from forest land and there is no village shifting involved. There is no village falling over the mining activity area and as such no resettlement of house oustees is involved.

207 As indicated earlier, ha of tenancy land has been acquired and land losers are being compensated/ rehabilitated as per Company s Policy. g. Effects of Traffic Movement The following impacts are anticipated. Increased level of RPM & SPM in ambient air Noise nuisance due to movements of trucks. Creation of ruts and potholes on the surface of the road Road accidents i. Impact on flora & fauna o There is no forest land in core zone. o There is no endangered and endemic species in core and buffer zone. o o o The area is not the migratory route for any wild animal. Both core and buffer zones are found to be free from ecologically sensitive and biologically rich areas/habitats, such as, national parks, sanctuaries, biosphere reserves etc. WCL in association with local people will make all efforts to conserve the flora & fauna in the immediate surrounding of the mine area. i. Visual/Aesthetic Impacts Suitable mitigatory measures will be taken to eliminate spots of eyesore due to excavation of coal and OB as well as transportation, water logging by provision of proper drainage, land reclamation (both technical and biological) and afforestation ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION MITIGATION MEASURES Since Juna Kunada OC mine has just started, the environmental monitoring data generation has also been started on regular basis as per the Env (Protection) Amendment Rule published Vide Gazette of dated The same monitoring will be continued in the balance life with enhanced production. In addition to data generation, following abatement measures have been taken in order to suppress the dust and noxious gases generation to the maximum possible extent. Drilling Operations In order to reduce dust generated by drilling operation, dust extractors/wet drilling in drills are being regularly used. Blasting Operation

208 In order to minimize the generation of dust during blasting, the following mitigative measures are suggested: (a) Blast holes are properly placed/spaced/positioned. (b) Blast is properly designed in respect of hole-spacing. Hole placing and blast design are looked into as a fresh case every time, by a competent Blasting Officer who takes into consideration the actual geo-mining conditions of the site. (c) (d) Blasting is being done between shifts or during the rest interval when the minimum number of persons is present around the blast area. In order to quickly disperse the dust generated in blasting operations, blasting is avoided when there is wind. Blasting is avoided in the mornings and during cloudy situations. Adaptation of Controlled Blasting Technique as permitted by DGMS. Loading & Transport The loosened overburden material as well as coal, as far as possible is being wetted first with help of water spray arrangements before the start of loading operations. Movement of vehicles and HEMM on haul roads, particularly when they are un - metalled, is another major source of dust generation. To minimize dust generation due to this operation, the following abatement measures are being taken. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) All long-life haul roads and service roads have been / are being properly constructed and metalled. Unmetalled roads are being kept free of ruts, potholes etc. All haul-roads are being regularly sprayed with water. Water sprinklers are regularly used in the project. Overloading of vehicles are avoided. Covering of loaded trucks by tarpauline. Regular cleaning of transportation roads. Adequate green belt has already been developed all along the coal transportation road on both sides. All the above-mentioned control measures will be continued during the balance period of the project.

209 OB Dumps/Backfilled Area As already explained, there will not be any specific external OB dump. Entire OB (except for a meager quantity for embankment & haul road) will be accommodated in the already decoaled void of neighbouring Chargaon OC. On the back-filed top surface, plantation of grass and trees will be done when the top surface will become inactive (i.e. there is no further dumping). Other Measures Noxious gasses are emitted through exhaust fumes during the operation of diesel / petrol operated equipment. In order to reduce such emission, regular maintenance of the diesel / petrol operated vehicles is being carried out so that the emissions from these vehicles are under control. However, wherever, the condition will permit petrol / diesel operated HEMM will be replaced by electrically operated ones. Water sprinkling on coal stock/face, blanketing of exposed surface is being carried out to avoid spontaneous heating and minimize air pollution. Ambient Air Quality Monitoring The ambient air quality monitoring is being carried out on regular basis as per the Env (Protection) Amendment Rule, 2000 so as to ascertain the likely load of various air pollutants and thereby suitably modifying the various control measures. Plantation to Check Air Pollution Plantation will be under taken in the mine area as mitigatives measure against air pollution, noise pollution and to increase the aesthetic value. The plantation has already been taken place at suitable places like overburden dump, along the road sides, unused land etc is being done to arrest as well as reduce the rate of dispersion of dust generated due to various mining operations in the neighbourhood viz. quarrying, coal and OB transportation, OB dumping, CHP operation. The plantation is being carried out through Forest Development Corporation of Maharashtra and the same will be done in Juna Kunada OCP also. ii. Water pollution control measures : The major source of water pollution in the opencast mine is mine pumped out water. With enhanced production capacity of the mine, the quality of mine pumped out water is not expected to change, as because the geology of the area will remain same as the mine will continue to operate with the already approved geo mining condition as such, the impact of enhanced production capacity of the mine on water quality will be insignificant. The other sources are effluent from Workshop and residential colony. There is independent Workshop Effluent Treatment Plant (WETP) of 0.10 MLD at Chargaon & the same will be used for Juna Kunada OCP. The WETP has been provided with sufficient

210 capacity to handle the requirement. Further, there is no additional provision of workshop as such chances of pollution even after the enhancement of production will be negligible. Similarly, there is no addition of manpower and no increase in residential strength so; possibility of pollution due to domestic sewage during the balance life with enhanced production does not arise as there is a combined Township at Ekta- Nagar wherein a 0.40 MLD DETP is already in operation. The impact prediction on ground water made in the approved EMP is for the final depth of the quarry. The present proposal for enhancement in coal production will be done within the approved EMP limit as there is no change in the mine configuration. Therefore, change in mine production during intermittent stage will not affect the assessment except some local variations within the predicted influence area. In addition, to assess the likely impact of opencast coal mining on ground water, regular monitoring of ground water level is being carried out as per MOEF guideline. However, monitoring is continuously being done as per Environment Protection (Amendment Rule, 2000) and in case, any undesirable element noticed, immediate corrective action will be taken. Salient controls measures have been taken are as follows: i) Industrial Effluent The wastewater from workshop which normally remains laden with oil and grease, suspended and dissolved solids etc. will be treated in the Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) of capacity 100 KLD which is in operation at Chargaon. Clear water coming out from the treatment plant is taken into the closed water circuit and recycled for its reuse. All parameter of ETP waste discharge is monitored regularly as per Env. (Protection) Amendment Rule, 2000.The results have been found within permissible limits. ii) Mine Water Most of the suspended particles will get settled in the mine sump made at the floor of the seam and the supernatant water will be pumped out. This water will then be passed through sedimentation pond at surface before being discharged in to natural drain. iii) Surface Run-off Adequate numbers of vegetation is proposed to be grown on the top surface and slopes of the dumps in order to arrest the erosion of soil and it also reduces surface run-off, which helps averting siltation of natural watercourses. In order to arrest siltation from OB dump, catch drains of adequate size will be provided around the periphery of external OB Dumps. Further, garland drains will also be provided around the quarry edges. Water/Effluent Quality Monitoring Regular water quality/effluent quality monitoring as being done in all the operating mines is being started (as this mine has just been started) so as to

211 ascertain the likely load of pollutants and thereby suitably modifying the control measures. As seen from Analysis Data of the neighbouring mine, the pumped out water does not contain significant pollution load and the discharge water quality even without treatment is quite satisfactory. The same fortnightly monitoring of mine pumped out will be carried out in the proposed Expansion opencast mine also during the entire life of the mine. Remedial measures to control ground water depletion The following methodology and remedial measures have been taken to minimize the mine induced impact on ground water levels and also adverse effects in the area. (i) (iv) (v) (vi) The water shortage in the villages, if any, in the influence area can be supplemented by supply of water from the mine water after treatment. While reclamation of the mined area, void at the deepest portion of the pit has to be left. This residual pit void would initially serve as access for future expansion and subsequently it could be backfilled. Well water monitoring in nearby villages is being carried out quarterly as per MoEF s guidelines. No adverse remarks have so far been observed. Regular water quality/effluent quality monitoring is being carried out so as to ascertain the likely load of pollutants and thereby suitably modifying the control measures. As seen from Analytical Data, the mine pumped out water does not contain significant pollution load and the discharge water quality even without treatment is quite satisfactory. iii. Noise Pollution Control Measures: NOISE POLLUTION CONTROL MEASURES Monitoring of the noise levels as being done in all the operating mines is being started (as this mine has just been started) on regular basis as per the Env (Protection) Amendment Rule It has been seen from the monitoring data of the neighbouring mine that the noise levels at the mine site are all below TLV. While planning for an effective noise attenuation measures, the concept of source, path and receiver has been considered. (A) Noise Control at Source There are two areas where the noise generation can be checked at source. (i) Proper Design Since the generation of noise can be reduced by reducing the vibration amplitude, the area of vibrating part and frequency of vibration is being taken care that all loose contact between metal parts avoided.

212 Shock absorbing pads are being fixed in the foundation of vibrating equipment / machines. In case of aerodynamic noise producing sources, mufflers are provided with the machines. (ii) Proper Maintenance All machines and equipment is being properly maintained. Sound muffler system and bearing lubricating system etc. of equipment is being kept in proper condition. (B) Noise control in Transmission Path The measures are to be taken for control of noise along the transmission path have been put in following two categories: (i) (ii) Air borne path Ground borne path (i) Air Borne Path The control in air borne path has been planned in a number of ways as: (a) (b) (ii) The crusher house, screen house etc., which are source of high level noise generation are to be enclosed. Planting of furrows of trees along the thick foliage around the compound and wall of CHP, workshop and other industrial buildings. This will reduce the spread of noise. It can be also used as an acoustic enclosure to reduce ambient noise. Ground Borne Path It has been proposed to provide vibration isolators in the form of vibration absorbing pads placed at the base of vibrating equipment. (C) Noise Control at Receiver End Even after adopting above measures, if desired noise level is not achieved at receiver end, in that case, following measures are suggested: (a) The workers exposed to high noise level are provided with earplugs. (b) Provision of enclosed booths at the worksite to protect worker from noisy environment. Regular monitoring of ambient noise level in core zone as per Env.(Protection) Amendment, Rule,2000.

213 iv. Blasting vibration control measures All provisions of Coal Mines Regulations, 1957 are being and will continue to be followed. The quantity of explosive is decided as per condition imposed by DGMS. Blasting is being done and will continue to be done in daytime during the shift change over period as per requirement keeping in view DGMS permission, meteorological conditions, geo-mining condition and method of mining. Proper conformation to measures for safe blasting, to avoid damage to any structure or annoyance to the people in the colony area or neighbouring villages. A safe blasting zone is kept around the periphery of the quarry. This zone is being kept free from village habitation and community infrastructure and thus impact of vibration after blasting on the surface structures is avoided. Controlled blasting is being done near built-up areas and surface features, as and when required as per DGMS permission. PLANTATION / GREEN BELT AS A MITIGATIVE MEASURE AGAINST ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION: Plantation is an important tool to combat air pollution & noise pollution, for development of ecosystem, waste water reuse, use of waste land to improve environmental quality and soil erosion etc. In addition to these it gives an aesthetic look to the area. Plantation should be multipurpose which plays an important role for greening, pollution attenuation and for satisfying local demands. vi. Occupational Health & Safety The circulars and orders of DGMS including the rules and regulations under Mines Act, 1952 are being and will be adhered to in respect of occupational health and safety during balance life with enhanced production capacity. However, some measures regarding occupational health and safety are: d. Periodical medical examination of work force. e. First aid facilities. f. Refresher training to workforce as per statute. vii. Traffic movement effect control measures Plantation on both sides of the roads on the surface. Proper maintenance of road to remove ruts and potholes. Proper illumination of roads including haul road.

214 viii. Visual/aesthetic effect control measures Physical and biological reclamation of mined out area to the extent possible to ameliorate the environment. Regular supervision to detect the spots of eyesore and to remove the same immediately. ix. Control measures to reduce the impact on flora & fauna The enhancement of green belt/ afforested area will occur due to measures like biological reclamation, arboriculture/afforestation, and creation of greenbelt and avenue plantation. The water body created by the final voids will be beneficial to flora & fauna. Adequate measures for conservation/protection will be taken. Water will be discharged only after treatment only after suitable treatment. So, no adverse impact on downstream aquatic life of surface water courses is expected during balance life with enhanced production capacity. The expansion project is not likely to have any impact on the floral & faunal species diversity within the terrestrial and aquatic habitats. x. Blasting vibration control measures All provisions of Coal Mines Regulations will be followed. The quantity of explosive will be decided as per condition imposed by DGMS. Blasting will be done in daytime during the shift change over period as per requirement keeping in view DGMS permission, meteorological conditions, geo-mining condition and method of mining. Proper conformation to measures for safe blasting, to avoid damage to any structure or annoyance to the people in the colony area or neighbouring villages. A safe blasting zone will be kept around the periphery of the quarry. This zone will be kept free from village habitation and community infrastructure and thus impact of vibration after blasting on the surface structures is avoided. Controlled blasting will be done near built-up areas xi. Peripheral Development As per the present practices in WCL coal mines, adequate steps are being taken for the local villagers by providing various infrastructural and welfare facilities and giving assistance in health care under CSR Programme. However, further community development works will be taken up as directed by MOEF and after survey of the "felt needs" of the community around the project.

215 xii. MINE CLOSURE PLANNING Mine closure planning has now become an essential part of mine planning and operation (i) to allow a productive and sustainable after-use of the site which is acceptable to the mine owner and the regulatory authority, (ii) to protect public health and safety, (iii) to alleviate or eliminate environmental damage and thereby encourage environmental sustainability and (iv) to minimise adverse socio-economic impacts. Mine closure planning covers the mining and post-mining phase of project. Several attribute of progressive mine closure planning have to be implemented and introduced during the period of mine operation. Progressive mine closure process is undertaken concurrently with mine development/production activities. Mine closure planning has to be carried out at the starting of the mine and needs periodic reviewing and revision during its life cycle to cope with the geo-technical constraints, safety and economic risks, social & environmental challenges ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME The environmental monitoring programme at present is being carried at the mine as per details given below: - S N Items Parameters Frequency No. of Stations Submission 1 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring 2 Water Quality Monitoring 3 Noise Quality Monitoring 4 Environment al SPM, RPM, SO2, Nox, CO & Fugitive dust 1) 4 Parameters viz. p H, Total Suspended Solids (TSS), Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) & Oil and Grease. 2) 35 Parameters Every Fortnight as per Environment Protection (Amendment), Rule 2000 Every Fortnight 4 Quarterly Report are submitted to SPCB & MOEF 2 Quarterly Report are submitted to SPCB & MOEF Once in a Year Noise Levels Every Fortnight 2 Quarterly Report are submitted to SPCB & MOEF Annual Annually Report is

216 Statement submitted to SPCB before 5 Ground Water Level Monitoring & Quality 6 Complianc e Report of EC Conditions. Water Level & Quality Parameters. All conditions both Specific & General Water Level Quarterly. Water Quality Yearly. 1 st June & 1 st December In Buffer Zone Villages. Not Applica ble 30 th September. Quarterly Report are submitted to SPCB & MOEF Half yearly Report are submitted to & MOEF

217 11.10 ADDITIONAL STUDIES PUBLIC CONSULTATION To ascertain the concern of local affected and others who have a plausible stake in environmental impacts of the project / activity public consultation has been done at project site or close proximity for local affected persons with the following activities. The Environmental Public Hearing in respect of proposed M/s Juna Kunada Opencast Expansion Project, WCL, Majri Area, Tal. Bhadrawati, Dist. Chandrapur for enhancement in production capacity from 0.60 MTPA to 1.20 MTPA and increase in mine lease area from ha to ha was held on 13/07/2012, am at Samudaik Bhawan, Chargaon Ekta Nagar Colony, Tal. Bhadrawati, Dist. Chandrapur. The public hearing was conducted under the Chairmanship of Shri P.D. Badkelwar, Additional District Magistrate, Chandrapur (The representative nominated by District Magistrate, Chandrapur). Shri K.P. Pusadkar, I/C Sub Regional Officer, MPCB, Chandrapur was the Convener of the Public Hearing. Shri N.G. Nihul, Regional Officer, MPCB, Chandrapur was the Member of Public Hearing panel. Smt. Meena Nikhare, District Mining Officer, Chandrapur was also present during the public hearing. The public hearing started at am with the permission of the Public Hearing Panel. First of all, the Convener welcomed all present for Public Hearing. He told that, the Public Hearing is being conducted as per the provisions of EIA Notification dated 14/09/2006 and amended Notification dated 01/12/2009 of Ministry of Environment & Forests, New Delhi. He told that the project proponent received TOR (Terms of Reference) for this project from Ministry of Environment & Forests, New Delhi on 23/03/2012. Accordingly, project proponent prepared Draft EIA & EMP Report and submitted their application on 11/05/2012 to the Board requesting for conducting the Public Hearing. Accordingly, the Board has issued public notice on 10/06/2012 in Daily Lokmat (Marathi) and Daily Hitvada (English) stating date, venue and time of public hearing. The copies of Draft EIA/EMP and Executive Summary in English and Marathi were made available at the office of District Collector, Chandrapur, District Industries Centre, Chandrapur, Zilha Parishad, Chandrapur, MPC Board (HQ), Mumbai, Regional Office and Sub Regional Office, MPC Board, Chandrapur, Environment Department, Mantralaya, Mumbai, Tahsil Office, Bhadrawati and offices of the concerned Gram Panchayat namely Chargaon & Kunada, Tal. Bhadrawati for the knowledge of concerned. Also, through this notice it was requested to file their objections/suggestions within 30 days from the date of public notice to the Sub Regional Officer, MPC Board, Chandrapur. The Member Secretary, MPC Board, Mumbai has issued the Panel Order no. E-28 of 2012 dated 05/07/2012 for the Public Hearing.

218 The Minutes of Public Hearing in respect of M/s Juna Kunada Opencast Expansion Project, WCL, Majri Area, Tal. Bhadrawati, Dist. Chandrapur conducted on 13/07/ am at Samudaik Bhawan, Chargaon Ekta Nagar Colony, Tal. Bhadrawati, Dist. Chandrapur. S.N. Comments / Suggestions of Participants WCL s Reply 1 Shri Madhukar Bhaurao Nagapure (Juna Kunada) stated that WCL authorities assured that whatever facilities required at Juna Kunada will be provided but the same has not been fulfilled. Employments were given to few people and rest are jobless due to which their life became very difficult. He demanded that contract of different works should be given to co-operative society in the village. He requested to the Chairman to give justice to the villagers. 2 Shri Rajendra Wankhede stated that WCL should complete the work related to environment and asked about the plans of WCL to make the healthy atmosphere around coal mines and to control the pollution from mine. 3 Shri Rangnath Ganpati Awari (Ex Sarpanch, Juna Kunada) stated that before opening of Juna Kunada Project, land compensation was given in lieu of employment and requested to take back the compensation and give employments to affected persons. 4 Shri Uday Gundawar stated that he is working at underground mine of WCL since 1 ½ year and demanded for posting at opencast mine. 5 Shri Sudhir Udhavrao Satpute (Vijasan) put the demands as below:- Coalmines of WCL Majri Area are situated adjacent to river. Due to vicinity of mine, water level of the river is going down and river water is getting polluted. Water is being supplied to Bhadrawati town from Chargaon and he suggested that WCL should check water quality of water supply system of Bhadrawati town and to take necessary action for filtration of water, if needed. Plantation done by WCL on OB dumps should be useful for the villagers. Only those species of plants should be planted which are useful to the villagers and cattle. So that question of fodder is resolved. Closed mines should be filled by soil and land should be returned to the farmers. Shri Zakir Hussain (Area Planning Officer, WCL Majri Area) replied the queries as below:- The public hearing has been conducted for the expansion of Juna Kunada mine. WCL is not going to acquire any land for the expansion of this project. Every year plantation work is carried out by WCL and different species of plants are planted which suits the local environment. People are getting benefit due to this plantation work. Every precaution is being taken for conservation of water. Regular water sprinkling is done for dust suppression by fixing sprinklers and deploying water tankers on regular basis. Mine water is treated at sedimentation tank before discharging to nearby river. Several developmental works are carried out every year in the villages under CSR programmes. All works are carried out as per the Government Directives. Compensation and employments are given to the land owners as per Government norms. Some cases are sub-judice and verdict is awaited.

219 All the civic amenities should be provided at the rehabilitation site of Navin Kunada village. Proper land for community latrine should be provided at rehabilitation site. WCL has initiated proposal for expansion of Juna Kunada mine. WCL is getting huge profit from coalmines. But the farmers will not get any benefit from these mines as employment is also not given to their dependents. Land of some farmers is not acquired till date. Same land should be acquired at the earliest. 6 Smt Shobha Parkhi (Sarpanch, Kunada) requested for providing employment in lieu of monetary compensation paid earlier against the acquired land for Juna Kunada. She complained that WCL authorities didn t initiated action even after people submitted applications in this regard. 7 Shri Bandu Wasudev Dohe (Juna Kunada) stated that he has no objection for expansion of this project. 8 Shri Deepak Dongarwar (Majri) stated that villagers are benefited due to mining projects. Eligible people got employment and sufficient compensation has also been given by WCL. Several welfare activities in the affected villages are carried out by WCL under CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) programmes. He showed his support to the expansion project. 9 Shri Manohar Makode (Majri) stated that land should be given for mining projects as such projects are necessary for nation s development. He added that employments will be given by WCL to the eligible persons as per rules and medical facility will also provided to all the family members. He showed his support to the expansion project. 10 Shri Suresh Datarkar (Juna Kunada) stated that proposed project will create employment opportunities for the locals. He demanded for provision of welfare fund to Rs. 5 per ton of coal for the development of the people. He showed his support for the early start of mine and developmental works in villages. 11 Shri K.P. Bansode complained that affected people often didn t get employment in WCL and demanded that WCL being a Government Sector should follow Government Policies in this regard. He said that WCL should follow the commitments Points raised by the Trade Union representatives regarding dust suppression, necessary steps / parameters are already implemented. Vijasan village comes under jurisdiction of Bhadrawati Municipal Council and hence decision regarding land for community latrine is to be taken by Municipal Council. WCL has already paid tax to the Bhadrawati Municipal Corporation.

220 regarding tree plantation on open places. And on OB dumps. He demanded for proper arrangement for dust suppression to control emission due to transportation and suitable compensation / employment to affected farmers. 12 Shri Sudhir Satpute (Vijasan) stated that Vijasan village is rehabilitated by WCL and hence the facility for community latrine should be developed by WCL DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN The mine will be worked with due permission from DGMS as per statute. All provisions of the statute will be followed to avoid any eventuality. Mine Emergency Response Plan shall be prepared and mock rehearsal will be done regularly PROJECT BENEFITS The benefits of the project can be summarized as below:- - The physical infrastructure in the area has already been improved substantially by following ways:- a) Development of road, thereby improving the communication. b) Improvement in Power, Telephone (including Mobile) facility. c) Improvement in Health Care facility & Educational facility. d) Improvement in Market / Trade & Business. - The social infrastructure by way of cultural mixing of people of other states with local community glorifying UNITY IN DIVERSITY. - Substantial employment in the project & indirect employment for business & trading, contractor, transportation, vehicle contractor, nursery development ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN: In order to effectively implement the programme of plantation, land reclamation and other control measures for maintaining the environmental quality of air, water, noise, soil etc. the project personnel in close co-ordination with Area General Manager, Majri Area, along with General Manager ( Environment ), WCL (HQ), are making and would continue to make concerted effort to carry out and monitor progress at each level and effectively implement the various control measures for environmentally sustainable mining in the area. This has been discussed in detail in the relevant chapter in the EIA/EMP.

221 11.13 Conclusion In view of the above and as per the Terms of Reference (TOR) dated for proposed Juna Kunada Expansion OC project, Tahsil Bhadrawati, Dist. Chaandrapur for an increase in production capacity from 0.60 MTPA up to a peak capacity of 1.20 MTPA with increase in land area from ha to ha, Environmental Clearance may be accorded per EIA Notification 2006.

222 CHAPTER-XII DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS ENGAGED 12.1 Name of Consultant Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Limited. Briefly, it is called as CMPDI. It is an ISO 9001 Company. Its registered corporate office is situated at Gondwana Place, Kanke Road, Ranchi , a capital city of Jharkhand State. It operates through seven strategically located Regional Institutes over six states territories of India. Details of all seven Institutes including its corporate office are given as in Table Table-12.1 SN Offices Addresses Tel/Fax Postal Website 1 Corporate Gondwan a Place, Kanke Road, Ranchi , Jharkhand 2 Regional Institute-I 3 Regional Institute-II 4 Regional Institute-III West End, GT Road, asansole , West Bengal Koyla Bhawan, Koyla Nagar, Dhanbad , Jharkhand Gondwan a Place, Kanke Road, Ranchi , Jharkhand [email protected] c.in, cmpdihq@cmp di.co.in n , / , / , / /

223 5 Regional Institute-IV 6 Regional Institute- V 7 Regional Institute-VI 8 Regional Institute-VII Kasturba Nagar, Jaripatka SECL Complex, Seepat Road, Bilaspur, Chhatisgar h. CWS Colony, P.O. Jayant Colliery, Sidhi , M.P. Griha Nirman Bhawan, Sachiwala ya Marg, Unit 3, Bhubanesh war , Orissa n / / , / , / All the above Regional Institutes are dedicated to render services to seven subsidiaries of the CIL AS follows: Table-12.2 Sl. No. Institutes Dedicated to 1 Regional Institute-I Eastern Coalfields Ltd. (ECL) 2 Regional Institute-II Bharat Coking Coal Ltd. (BCCL) 3 Regional Institute-III Central Coalfields Ltd. (CCL) 4 Regional Institute-IV Western Coalfields Ltd. (WCL) 5 Regional Institute-V South Eastern Coalfields Ltd. (SECL) 6 Regional Institute-VI Northern Coalfields Ltd. (NCL) 7 Regional Institute-VII Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd. (MCL) Hqrs. Ranchi is committed to render services to NEC & Non-CIL clients and specialized assignments for both CIL & Non-CIL clients.

224 12.2 Brief Resume of the Consultants: Establishment Background: The company was formerly known as Coal Mines Authority Limited. And, the Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Limited (herein after called as CMPDI) is a planning & design division of Coal India Limited (herein after called as CIL) as per Memorandum of Association of the company. The CIL is a holding company since November 01, 1975, and the CMPDIL is one of its subsidiaries since then. It is under Ministry of Coal, Government of India Strength & Resources a) Manpower: CMPDI has more than 800 multidisciplinary technical executive professionals who combine innovation and initiative to deliver faster and effective solutions in planning, implementation and management of projects. b) Resources: CMPDI is equipped with modern laboratory facilities for undertaking various analytical works to supplement its services. It has well equipped network of six environmental laboratories located in various coalfields to regularly monitor air, water and noise parameters. The central unit at Ranchi is accredited with Central Pollution Board, New Delhi. Besides its own strength, CMPDI has access to the vast resources with its principal, CIL, India s largest coal producer and a Nava Ratan Company Recognition: CMPDI is recognized as preferred consultant by India and overseas clients, United Nation agencies and international financial institutions and the company is registered with World Bank Asian Development Bank African Development Bank United Nations Development Programme Main Functional Area: The main functional area of the CMPDI is to provide adequate and up-to-date planning, design and technological supports to the CIL and its coal producing subsidiaries to enable them to produce the planned quantity of coal efficiently and economically with due attention to safety, conservation, quality and environment. In addition to these, CMPDI also provides necessary consultancy for clients outside the CIL in India and abroad. The Quality Management System of

225 CMPDI, Ranchi is certified under international standard ISO-2000 by BVQI (UK). Services covered under are as follows: Consultancy in Mineral Exploration and Environmental Management. Planning & Design in Mining, Civil & Architectural Engineering, Coal Preparation & Utilization, Electrical & Mechanical Engineering, Mining Electronics, Geomatics and Mine Construction. Laboratory testing facilities for the above Technical & Management Training in Mineral & Mining Sector 12.3 Nature of consultancy rendered: CMPDI has been offering services in the fields enumerated in Table 12.3 Table 12.3 Sl. No. Services Offered 1 Exploration & Resource Evaluation 2 Mine Planning & Design Services 3 Infrastructures Engineering 4 Environmental Services 5 Beneficiation Services 6 Management Services 7 Specialized Services 8 Laboratory Services 9 ITC in Mining 10 Research & Development Exploration & Resource Evaluation: New generation exploration technology coupled with skilled manpower has made CMPDI a twenty first century leader in mineral exploration, deposit modeling, resource evaluation, resource management, mining geology, hydrogeological & geophysical studies, engineering, geological investigations etc. Services rendered under this head are described in brief in Table hereinafter. Table Sl.No. Sub-heads of Services Rendered in Services 1 Geological Support for Production support or mine development drilling and prediction of faults and pinch / wash outs. mining Delineation of roof / floor and dirt bands 2 Drilling Coring-Diamond rotary drills up to a capacity of 1280 m depth Non-coring-Direct rotary and DTH drills for geophysical logging, hydro-geological investigations, dewatering, etc. 3 Deposit modeling Using geo-statistical and geological software packages including MINEX and in-house developed CEMPGEODOC and SASLINT software

226 4 Resource Evaluation 5 Resource Management 6 Hydrogeological studies 7 Geoengineering works 8 Master planning for assessment of resource potential with respect to CBM, globally an emerging environment friendly alternate energy source. Deposits of coal, lignite, manganese, iron ore (magnetite and hematite), phosphorite, coal bed methane etc. Strategic planning for future exploration depending upon market demand. Updating of reserve / resource of individual blocks or coalfields. Systematic ground water investigations. Mining hydro-geological studies Determination of strength properties of rocks and coal and RQD (Rock Quality Designation) to assess strength characteristics of strata Creation of data packages of potential CBM blocks. Resource evaluation of CBM / CMM / AMM. Formulation of policy guidelines for harnessing CBM resources. Implementation of CIL-ONGC Consortium s venture in developing CBM in coalfields. To provide quality services, CMPDI is effectively utilizing technology like remote sensing, combination drilling (coring and non-coring), multi-probe geophysical borehole logging, seismic refraction survey etc. CMPDI has already undertaken over 500 integrated exploration projects in varying geological and terrain conditions Mine Planning & Design Services: CMPDI is a premier consultant in open pit and underground mine planning & design in coal, lignite and other minerals. It has prepared more than 950 mining project reports with individual capacity up to 35 Million ton per annum. CMPDI uses advance software like MINEX for resource modeling; mine planning and scheduling of open cast and underground mine projects. It has helped its subsidiaries to achieve unprecedented growth from open cast mines in their organizations. Its experience in mechanized underground mining technology spans exploitation of coal seams from 1.00 m to 20 m thickness, at different gradients from flat to 75 0, with soft to extremely hard coal, liable to spontaneous

227 heating and gassiness and under varying roof strata conditions. Services offered to be manifold and are enumerated briefly in Table Table Sl. No. Services Offered 1 Master planning of coalfield 2 Perspective planning 3 Conceptual engineering studies 4 Techno-economic feasibility studies 5 Detailed project reports 6 Detailed engineering with working drawings 7 Mine ventilation & transport planning 8 Operational planning 9 Mining plans for mining lease 10 Mine capacity assessment 11 Performance analysis of equipment 12 Prediction of surface subsidence through numerical modeling software 13 Geophysical logging, Seismic survey, Resistivity Survey Infrastructure Engineering: CMPDI provides engineering logistic or support services for development of infrastructure. It has developed multi-disciplinary engineering skills for implementing projects of various complexities. In particular, it has offered complete planning & design services for architectural planning, civil, structural, electrical and mechanical engineering in various projects. A few of them are enumerated in Table Table Sl. No. Services Offered 1 Planning of large capacity, high speed bulk material handling plants 2 Turnkey execution of coal handling plants 3 Planning of high voltage sub-stations 4 Planning of workshops of various types and capacities 5 Township planning including roads, water supply, water supply system, drainage, Water / sewerage treatment plants and detailed planning and design of all township infrastructure 6 Site selection of pit head thermal power plants based on remote sensing data 7 Rail corridor alignment through remote sensing 8 Techno-economic feasibility study of captive power plants based on pulverized coal and FBC technology

228 Environmental Services: CMPDI holds a position of eminence in the field of environmental planning, impact assessment, management and environmental engineering in coal and other sectors. It is the nodal agency for co-ordination and monitoring of ongoing environmental up-gradation schemes sanctioned by Ministry of Coal and Mines under the head Environmental Measures and Subsidence Control. It undertakes technical scrutiny of new proposals, visits to project sites and disbursement of funds to the implementing agencies. A few of the new areas in which CMPDI has diversified are environmental and hydro-geological studies for disposal of fly ash, development of air quality model, bio-treatment of industrial effluents, carrying capacity base development planning, watershed modeling and rain water harvesting. Services offered with respect to environmental quality monitoring, engineering, management and planning are briefly given in Table Table Sl. Sub-heads of Services Services rendered No. 1 Environmental Air quality Monitoring Water quality Noise level Soil quality Micro-meteorological studies Stack monitoring 2 Environmental Engineering Industrial/ Municipal effluent treatment and recycling plants Hazardous waste disposal site engineering Municipal effluent disposal site engineering 3 Natural resource Land use planning management Rain water harvesting Watershed management plans 4 Regional planning Regional environment management plans Regional environment status plans 5 Environment assessment plans Environment assessment plans 6 Special studies Review of existing mining and environment policies, legislations, standards and mechanisms for monitoring compliance, institutional strengthening for regulatory and counterpart institutions. Study of environmental problems and action plan for restoration of environmental quality. Mine closure planning

229 Beneficiation Services: CMPDI specializes in planning, design and construction of new washeries and modification of existing washeries for coal and mineral beneficiation. Services with respect to beneficiation offered to are given in Table Table Sl. No. Services Offered to for 1 Planning of coal and mineral beneficiation plants 2 Preparation of feasibility / project reports including macro level analysis, washability studies, environmental impact assessment and techno-economic analysis. 3 Technical studies, performance evaluation and operation and maintenance related consultancy for existing washeries Management Services: Management services enumerated in Table have been offered by CMPDI to different organizations or bodies. Table SN Sub-heads of Services Services rendered for 1 Coal Investment Assistance to Government of India in promotion Services identification and assessment of coal mining properties for investments through private 2 Quality Management Services 3 Human Resource Services sector participation. Consultancy for implementation, certification and maintenance of ISO 9001 Quality Management System and its industry specific translations, ISO Environment Management System and OHSAS Occupational Health and Safety Assurance System. Creating knowledge and skill based workforce, CMPDI through its Staff Training College (STC) imparts training to its clients personnel. Under UNDP, CMPDI has trained professionals from Nigeria, Sultanate of Oman and North Korea. Through its STC it has organized training programmes under five major categories such as (i) Technical, (ii) Managerial, (iii) Computer application, (iv) Quality Skills, (v) Quality System, etc. It has also organized and conducted off-campus training programmes with respect to Quality System at various subsidiaries of CIL.

230 CMPDI diversified into management system consultancy in While continuing to provide consultancy for ISO 9000 Quality Management System (QMS) and ISO Environmental Management System (EMS), it made forays into consultancy for ISO (Testing and calibrating laboratories) under consultancy scope as: Creation of Management system Providing training support Implementation, certification and post certification support Specialized Services: With a view to catering to specific requirements of clients, CMPDI has been providing field oriented specialized services to its clients. Descript services rendered under this category have been remote sensing, terrestrial survey, blasting, ventilation design & gas assessment in underground mines, energy audit and non-destructive testing. Main services rendered are described in brief in Table Table SN Sub-heads of Services Services rendered in 1 Geomatics Geomatic services in mining sector ranging fro topographical survey, baseline data generation and monitoring of land use / land cover for environmental management, water resource survey and coal mine fire mapping. It has also imparted expertise services in the field of remote sensing applications, terrain mapping, co-relation survey for underground mines, GPS / GIS survey, cartography and digital image processing. 2 Blasting Carrying out controlled blasting and ground vibration study, vibration monitoring, fragmentation improvement studies, random sampling & testing of explosives and accessories and performance evaluation of new explosives with sophisticated testing equipment, in both coal and non-coal sectors. 3 Non-destructive Testing (NDT) 4 Ventilation and Gas Survey Services for non-destructive testing of components of machinery, installations and other structural elements have been provided at site during periodic maintenance to avoid accidental failure. CMPDI has been offering services for ventilation monitoring, planning & design of ventilation system including gas assessment and testing for underground mines. 5 Energy Audit CMPDI is empanelled as an accredited energy auditor with Govt. of West Bengal and Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) under Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Govt. of India. Over 130 reports on electrical and diesel

231 energy conservation have been prepared. 6 Inspection services CMPDI has been rendering pre-dispatch third party inspection services for plants and equipment at the manufacturers workstations for materials procured by its clients. 7 Captive power plants Reports on optimum utilization, conceptual notes and tender documents Laboratory Services: CMPDI has well equipped laboratories for carrying out investigations and analysis for geo-chemical, petrography coal washability and geo-mechanical properties. For coal and lignite characterization, CMPDI has laboratories with highly skilled manpower and state of art equipment. The data generated by these laboratories form basis of characterization and grading of coal in exploration, mine feasibility reports, washery design and down stream utilization. Brief description of Laboratory Services rendered by CMPDI is given in Table Table SN Sub-heads of Services Services rendered in 1 Geo-chemical Laboratory CMPDI has been rendering services like geochemical analysis like proximate & ultimate analysis, GCV determination of coal and lignite and other special test through microprocessor based automatic calorimeter and analyzer. 2 Petrographic Laboratory CMPDI has been carrying out evaluation for hydro carbons, oil shales and coal bed methane for coal coke and source rock through sophisticated microscopes, identifying mineral phases in coal, rocks and metal through X-Ray diffractometer, and micro-area analysis and cleat studies for CBM through Scanning Electron Microscope accredited by International Committee for Coal and Organic Petrology (ICCP). 3 Mining Laboratory CMPDI has been determining physicomechanical properties of rocks for design inputs for mine planning and other technical services and undertaking testing of roof supports and building materials for design support systems for underground workings. 4 Washery Laboratory CMPDI has been determining washability characteristics of coarse, small and fine coal and shattering & pulverized characteristics of coal for assistance in planning and design of coal beneficiation plants. 7 Captive power plants Reports on optimum utilization, conceptual notes and tender documents

232 IT Services in Mining: CMPDI has been gearing up itself fully to meet challenges of IT sector requisite for mining industries as per IT implementation scheme with a view to revolutionizing mining industry and mining operations in coming years. IT services provided by CMPDI have been tabulated in Table Table Sl. No. Services Offered to for 1 Mine communication and mine safety systems 2 Establishing internet and internet facilities 3 Real time fleet management system for large OC mines using GIS & GPS. 4 Land information system using enterprise GIS R & D Services: The Research & Development activities in coal and lignite are being administered through the Scientific Advisory Committee (SSRC) with Secretary (Coal) as its Chairman. The committee is entrusted with the task of planning, budgeting and overseeing the implementation of R & D programme in coal and lignite sector and also for application of research findings. And, CMPDI is the Nodal Agency to co-ordinate S & T / R & D activities in coal and lignite sectors and assist SSRC in areas mentioned herein after. CMPDI applied research and development in the field of mining, beneficiation, utilization, environment, exploration, etc. serving as nodal agency for all S & T schemes funded by Ministry of Coal and R & D schemes funded by R & D Board of CIL (constituted in August 1995). Field oriented research projects including transfer and absorption of new technology concerning main areas of coal research have been as follows: Production, productivity and safety. Coal beneficiation and utilization. Environment and Ecology. ********************************

233 To Chief General Manager (E &F), M/s Western Coalfields Ltd., Coal Estate, Civil Lines, NAGPUR No. J-11015/20/2012-IA.II(M) Government of India Ministry of Environment & Forests Paryavaran Bhawan, CGO Complex, New Delhi Dated: 23 rd March 2012 Sub: Expn. of Juna Kunada OCP (0.6 MTPA to 1.20 MTPA and expn. in ML area from ha to ha) of M/s Western Coalfields Ltd., located in dist. Yavatmal, Maharashtra - Terms of Reference (TOR) reg. Sir, This is with reference to letter no /2/2012-CPAM dated of Ministry of Coal forwarding the application for Terms of Reference (TOR) on the aforesaid subject which was considered in the meeting of the Expert Appraisal Committee (Thermal & Coal Mining Projects) held on 21 st -22 nd February It was informed that the proposal is for expansion of the existing Juna Kunada OCP from 0.6 MTPA to 1.2 MTPA and for expansion in ML area from ha to ha, which has been annexed to the existing ML. Juna Kunada OCP was granted EC on for 0.6 MTPA in an ML area of ha. The proposed expansion would reduce the life of the mine from 12 years to 8 years. Average grade of coal is E. It was informed that although EC was granted in 2005, the mine has started production only recently. The additional area of 186 ha consists of ha of tenancy land and ha is Govt. land. No forestland is involved. Of the total ML area of ha, area for excavation is 60 ha, infrastructure is 3ha, worked out area is ha, embankment is 34 ha and blasting zone and area for rationalisation is 89 ha. It was informed that no external OB dumping is proposed. It was informed that sequential backfilling of a group of mines in Majri Area is proposed whereby void of this mine would be used for dumping OB from another. It was informed that at the post-mining stage, a void of 60 ha would be left of the total 141 ha and the balance 81 ha would be filled up with OB from Navin Kunada OCP. The Committee desired that no dumping of flyash should be undertaken without feasibility studies and without prior approval of the Ministry.

234 (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) The Committee after discussions recommended the project for TOR for opencast operations based on the generic TOR given below: An EIA-EMP Report addressing the incremental impacts and management plan thereof would be prepared for expansion of Junda Kunda Opencast Coalmine Project from 0.6 MTPA to 1.20 MTPA rated capacity expn. in ML area from ha to ha based on the generic structure specified in Appendix III of the EIA Notification In addition, the status of compliance of the earlier EC for 0.6 MTPA project would also be attached. An EIA-EMP Report addressing the incremental impacts and management plan thereof would be prepared for expansion of Junda Kunda Opencast Coalmine Project from 0.6 MTPA to 1.20 MTPA rated capacity expn. in ML area from ha to ha for the project specific activities on the environment of the region, and the environmental quality air, water, land, biotic community, etc. through collection of data and information, generation of data on impacts including prediction modelling for 1.2 MTPA of coal production based on approval of project/mining Plan for 1.2 MTPA. Baseline data collection can be for any season except monsoon. A map specifying locations of the State, District and Project location. A Study area map of the core zone and 10km area of the buffer zone (1: 50,000 scale) clearly delineating the major topographical features such as the land use, surface drainage of rivers/streams/nalas/canals, locations of human habitations, major constructions including railways, roads, pipelines, major industries/mines and other polluting sources. In case of ecologically sensitive areas such as Biosphere Reserves/National Parks/WL Sanctuaries/ Elephant Reserves, forests (Reserved/Protected), migratory corridors of fauna, and areas where endangered fauna and plants of medicinal and economic importance found in the 15 km area of the buffer zone should be given. (v) Land use map (1: 50,000 scale) based on a recent satellite imagery of the study area may also be provided with explanatory note of the land use. Satellite imagery per se is not required. (vi) Map showing the core zone delineating the agricultural land (irrigated and unirrigated, uncultivable land (as defined in the revenue records), forest areas (as per records), along with other physical features such as water bodies, etc should be furnished. (vii) A contour map showing the area drainage of the core zone and 2-5 km of the buffer zone (where the water courses of the core zone ultimately join the major rivers/streams outside the lease/project area) should also be clearly indicated as a separate map. (viii) A detailed Site plan of the mine showing the various proposed break-up of the land for mining operations such as the quarry area, OB dumps, green belt, safety zone, buildings, infrastructure, CHP, ETP, Stockyard, township/colony (within and adjacent to the ML), undisturbed area

235 (xi) (x) and if any, in topography such as existing roads, drains/natural water bodies are to be left undisturbed along with any natural drainage adjoining the lease /project and modification of thereof in terms of construction of embankments/bunds, proposed diversion/rechannelling of the water courses, etc., approach roads, major haul roads, etc. (ix) In case of any proposed diversion of nallah/canal/river, the proposed route of diversion/modification of drainage and their realignment, construction of embankment etc. should also be shown on the map. Similarly if the project involves diversion of any road/railway line passing through the ML/project area, the proposed route of diversion and its realignment should be shown. acquisition. Break up of lease/project area as per different land uses and their stage of LANDUSE DETAILS FOR OPENCAST PROJECT S.N. LANDUSE Within ML Area (ha) 1. Agricultural land 2. Forest land 3. Wasteland 4. Grazing land 5. Surface water bodies 6. Settlements 7. Others (specify) Outside Area (ha) ML TOTAL TOTAL (xiv) (xv) (xii) Break-up of lease/project area as per mining operations. (xiii) Impact of changes in the land use due to the start of the projects if much of the land being acquired is agricultural land/forestland/grazing land. Collection of one-season (non-monsoon) primary baseline data on environmental quality - air (PM 10, PM 2.5, SO x, NO x and heavy metals such as Hg, Pb, Cr, As, etc), noise, water (surface and groundwater), soil along with one-season met data coinciding with the same season for AAQ collection period. Map of the study area (1: 50, 000 scale) (core and buffer zone clearly delineating the location of various stations superimposed with location of habitats, other industries/mines, polluting sources. The number and location of the stations in both core zone and buffer zone should be selected on the basis of size of lease/project area, the proposed impacts in the downwind (air)/downstream (surface water)/groundwater regime (based on flow). One station should be in the upwind/upstream/non-impact/nonpolluting area as a control station. The monitoring should be as per CPCB guidelines and parameters for water testing for both ground water and surface water as per ISI

236 standards and CPCB classification wherever applicable. Values should be provided based on desirable limits. (xvi) Details of mineral reserves, geological status of the study are and the seams to be worked, ultimate working depth and progressive stage-wise working scheme until end of mine life should be reflected on the basis of the approved rated capacity and calendar plans of production from the approved Mining Plan. Geological maps and sections should be included. The progressive mine development and Conceptual Final Mine Closure Plan should also be shown in figures. (xvii) Details of mining methods, technology, equipment to be used, etc., rationale for selection of that technology and equipment proposed to be used vis-à-vis the potential impacts. (xviii) Impact of mining on hydrology, modification of natural drainage, diversion and channelling of the existing rivers/water courses flowing though the ML and adjoining the lease/project and the impact on the existing users and impacts of mining operations thereon. (xix) Detailed water balance for original and expansion project should be provided. The break up of water requirement for the various mine operations should be given separately. (xx) Source of water for use in mine, sanction of the competent authority in the State Govt. and impacts vis-à-vis the competing users. (xxi) Impact of mining and water abstraction use in mine on the hydrogeology and groundwater regime within the core zone and 10 km buffer zone including long term modelling studies on. Details of rainwater harvesting and measures for recharge of groundwater should be reflected in case there us a declining trend of groundwater availability and/or if the area falls within dark/grey zone. (xxii) Impact of blasting, noise and vibrations. (xxiii) Impacts of mining on the AAQ, predictive modelling using the ISCST-3 (Revised) or latest model. (xxiv) Impacts of mineral transportation within and outside the lease/project along with flow-chart indicating the specific areas generating fugitive emissions. Impacts of transportation, handling, transfer of mineral and waste on air quality, generation of effluents from workshop, management plan for maintenance of HEMM, machinery, equipment. Details of various facilities to be provided in terms of parking, rest areas, canteen, and effluents/pollution load from these activities. (xxv) Details of waste generation OB, topsoil as per the approved calendar programme, and their management shown in figures as well explanatory chapter with tables giving progressive development and mine closure plan, green belt development, backfilling programme and conceptual post mining land use. OB dump heights and terracing should based on slope stability studies with a max of 28 o angle as the ultimate slope. Sections of dumps (ultimate) (both longitudinal and cross section) with relation to the adjacent area should be shown. Project Total waste Topsoil Total OBgeneration Total OB Total OB

237 Original Project (ha) Expansion Project (ha) (balance life) generation (Mm3) (Mm3) (Mm3) in Ext. Dump Backfilled (Mm3) TOTAL (Mm3) (xxvi) Progressive Green belt and afforestation plan (both in text, figures as well as in tables prepared by MOEF) and selection of species (local) for the afforestation/plantation programme based on original survey/landuse. Table 1: Stage-wise Landuse and Reclamation Area (ha) (original and expansion) S.N. Land Category use 1. Backfilled Area (Reclaimed with plantation) 2. Excavated Area (not reclaimed)/void 3. External OB dump Reclaimed with plantation) 4. Reclaimed Top soil dump 5. Green Built Area 6. Undisturbed area (brought under plantation) 7. Roads (avenue plantation) 8. Area around buildings and Infrastructure Present 5 th Year 10 th Year 20 th year 24 th Year (1 st Year) (end of Mine life)* 110* 110* 110* 110* 110* TOTAL * As a representative example

238 Table 2: Stage-wise Cumulative Plantation (Original and expansion for each column) S.N. YEAR* Green Belt External Dump 1. 1 st year 2. 3 rd year 3. 5 th year th yesr th year th year th year th year th year (end of mine life) Area (ha) No. of Area trees (ha) th Year (Postmining) * As a representative example No. of Area Trees (ha) Backfilled Area No. of Area Trees (ha) Others (Undisturbed Area/etc) No. of Trees TOTAL Area (ha) (xxvii) Conceptual Final Mine Closure Plan, post mining land use and restoration of land/habitat to pre- mining. A Plan for the ecological restoration of the area post mining and for land use should be prepared with detailed cost provisions. Impact and management of wastes and issues of rehandling (wherever applicable) and backfilling and progressive mine closure and reclamation. Table 3: Post-Mining Landuse Pattern of ML/Project Area (ha) (each column for original and expansion) S.N. Land use during Mining Land Use (ha) 1. External OB Dump Plantation Water Body 2. Top soil Dump 3. Excavation 4. Roads 4. Built up area 5. Green Belt 6. Undisturbed Area 85 Public Use Undisturbed TOTAL No. of Trees

239 TOTAL (xxviii) Flow chart of water balance. Treatment of effluents from workshop, township, domestic wastewater, mine water discharge, etc. Details of STP in colony and ETP in mine. Recycling of water to the max. possible extent. (xxix) Occupational health issues. Baseline data on the health of the population in the impact zone and measures for occupational health and safety of the personnel and manpower for the mine. (xxx) Risk Assessment and Disaster Preparedness and Management Plan. (xxxi) Integrating in the Env. Management Plan with measures for minimising use of natural resources - water, land, energy, etc. (xxxii) Including cost of EMP (capital and recurring) in the project cost and for progressive and final mine closure plan. (xxxiii) Details of R&R. Detailed project specific R&R Plan with data on the existing socio-economic status of the population (including tribals, SC/ST, BPL families) found in the study area and broad plan for resettlement of the displaced population, site for the resettlement colony, alternate livelihood concerns/employment for the displaced people, civic and housing amenities being offered, etc and costs along with the schedule of the implementation of the R&R Plan. (xxxiv) CSR Plan along with details of villages and specific budgetary provisions (capital and recurring) for specific activities over the life of the project. (xxxv) Public Hearing should cover the details of notices issued in the newspaper, proceedings/minutes of public hearing, the points raised by the general public and commitments made by the proponent should be presented in a tabular form. If the Public Hearing is in the regional language, an authenticated English Translation of the same should be provided. (xxxvi) In built mechanism of self-monitoring of compliance of environmental regulations. (xxxx) Status of any litigations/ court cases filed/pending on the project. (xxxxi) Submission of sample test analysis of: Characteristics of coal - this includes grade of coal and other characteristics ash, S and heavy metals including levels of Hg, As, Pb, Cr etc. (xxxxii) Copy of clearances/approvals such as Forestry clearances, Mining Plan Approval, NOC from Flood and Irrigation Dept. (if req.), etc. wherever applicable. (A) FORESTRY CLEARANCE TOTAL ML/PROJECT AREA (ha) TOTAL FORESTLAND (ha) Date of FC Extent of forestland Balance area for which FC is yet to be Status appl. diversion of forestland of for

240 If more than one, provide details of each FC obtained (B) MINING PLAN/PROJECT APPROVAL Date of Approval of Mining Plan/Project Approval: Copy of Letter of Approval of Mining Plan/Project Approval (xxxviii) Corporate Environment Responsibility: a) The Company must have a well laid down Environment Policy approved by the Board of Directors. b) The Environment Policy must prescribe for standard operating process/procedures to bring into focus any infringements/deviation/violation of the environmental or forest norms/conditions. c) The hierarchical system or Administrative Order of the company to deal with environmental issues and for ensuring compliance with the environmental clearance conditions must be furnished. d) To have proper checks and balances, the company should have a well laid down system of reporting of non-compliances/violations of environmental norms to the Board of Directors of the company and/or shareholders or stakeholders at large. (v) The following general points should be noted: (i) All documents should be properly indexed, page numbered. (ii) Period/date of data collection should be clearly indicated. (iii) Authenticated English translation of all material provided in Regional languages. (iv) After the preparation of the draft EIA-EMP Report as per the aforesaid TOR, the proponent shall get the Public Hearing conducted as prescribed in the EIA Notification 2006 and take necessary action for obtaining environmental clearance under the provisions of the EIA Notification The letter/application for EC should quote the MOEF file No. and also attach a copy of the letter prescribing the TOR.

241 (vi) The copy of the letter received from the Ministry on the TOR prescribed for the project should be attached as an annexure to the final EIA-EMP Report. (vii) The final EIA-EMP report submitted to the Ministry must incorporate the issues in TOR and that raised in Public Hearing. The index of the final EIA- EMP report, must indicate the specific chapter and page no. of the EIA-EMP Report where the specific TOR prescribed by Ministry and the issue raised in the P.H. have been incorporated. Mining Questionnaire (posted on MOEF website) with all sections duly filled in shall also be submitted at the time of applying for EC. (viii) General Instructions for the preparation and presentation before the EAC of TOR/EC projects of Coal Sector should be incorporated/followed. (viii) The aforesaid TOR has a validity of two years only. The following additional points are also to be noted: (i) Grant of TOR does not necessarily mean grant of EC. (ii) Grant of TOR/EC to the present project does not necessarily mean grant of TOR/EC to the captive/linked project. (iii) Grant of TOR/EC to the present project does not necessarily mean grant of approvals in other regulations such as the Forest (Conservation) Act 1980 or the Wildlife (Protection) Act, (iv) Grant of EC is also subject to Circulars issued under the EIA Notification 2006, which are available on the MOEF website: Yours faithfully, (Dr.T.Chandini) Director Copy to: Member-Secretary, Maharashtra State Pollution Control Board, 3 rd & 4 th Floor, Sion Matunga Scheme Road. No.8, Opp. Cine Planet Cinema, NearSion Circle, Sion (E), MUMBAI

242 ANNEXURE II PROFORMA FOR ENVIRONMENTAL APPRAISAL OF MINING PROJECTS (MINING SECTOR PROJECTS) Note1 :All information to be given in the form of Annex/s should be properly numbered and form part of reply to this proforma. Note 2: Please enter / in appropriate box where answer is Yes/No Note 3: No abbreviation to be used Not available or Not applicable should be clearly mentioned. Note 4: Core zone is the mining lease area. Buffer zone in case of ML area upto 25 ha. is to be considered as 5 km all around the periphery of the core zone and for ML area above 25 ha. an area 10 km all around the periphery of the core zone. Note 5: Adopt Scoping process in carrying out EIA study Note 6: Please indicate source of data 1.General Information (a) Name of the project Name of the proponent : Juna Kunada Opencast Expn.(1.20 MTPA) : M/s WESTERN COALFIELDS LIMITED Mailing Address : C/o Chief General Manager Majri Area, WCL, Distt. Chandrapur( M. S.) E- mail : ---- Telephone : , ( CGM Office ) Fax No. : ( CGM Office ) (b) Objective of the project : To meet the demand of power coal (c) Location of mine(s) Village(s) Tehsil District State Near to Juna - Bhadrawati Chandrapur Maharashtra kunada (d) Does the proposal relate to (i) New mine : No (ii) Expansion : Yes Increase in ML area : Yes (From to ha) Increase in annual production : Yes (From 0.60 to 1.20 MTPA)

243 (iii) Renewal of ML (iv) Modernisation : No : No e) Site information (i) Geographical Location Latitude : 20 o to 20 o N Longitude : 79 o to 79 o E Survey of India Topo sheet number : 55 P/4 Elevation above Mean Sea Level : m to m Total mining lease area (in ha) : ha ( Location Plan is enclosed as Plate- I) (ii) Dominant nature of terrain : Flat Undulated : Yes, Gently undulating. Hilly 2. Land usage of the mining lease area (in ha). (a) Agricultural : (b) Forest : Nil (c) Waste land(govt.land) : (d) Grazing : Nil (e) Surface water bodies : Nil (f) Others (Worked out Quarry) : Total : LANDUSE DETAILS FOR EXPANSION OPENCAST PROJECT S.N. LANDUSE Within ML Area (ha) Outside ML Area (ha) Total (ha) 1. Agricultural Land Forest Land NIL NIL 3. Wasteland/ Govt. Land Grazing Land Surface water bodies Settlements Others (Worked out quarry void of erstwhile Chargaon OC) Total

244 3. Indicate the seismic zone in which ML area falls. In case of zone IV & V, details of earth quakes in last 10 years. : Seismic zone no. - II (a) Severity (Richter Scale) : Not applicable (b) Impact i.e. Damage to Life : No Property : No Existing mine : No

245 4. Break-up of Mining lease area (in ha.) as per approved conceptual plan : Mining Lease Area Area acquired Area to be acquired Government Private Government Private Government Private Purpose Total Oth Forest Others Agri. Others Forest Others Agri. Forest Others Agri. Others ers 1. Area to be excavated Storage for top soil Included in Sl.No. 3 below 3. Overburden/Dumps Mineral storage 5.Infrastructure(Workshop, Administrative Building) Roads Covered in Sl.No. 5 Above 7. Railways 8. Green Belt included in Sl.No. 13(b) given below 9. Tailings pond 10. Effluent treatment Plant 11.Coal handling plant/mineral separation plant 12. Township area(for additional Quarters) 13.Others ( Specify ) a) Embankment b) Danger Zone & Rationalization Area Covered in Sl.No. 5 Above Outside the leasehold in the existing Combined Colony at Ekta Nagar Total Nil Nil

246 5. Township (outside mining lease) : (a) Total area (in ha) : (b) No. of dwelling units : (c) Distance from mine site : 6. Distance of water bodies (in km) Distance from River Bank* Other water bodies* Sea / Creek /Lake / nalla etc. (specify) Mining lease Wardha river - boundary (About 100 m) Ancillary facilities - - [* from highest flood line/high tide line] - HFL is 185 m. Major part of the area is below HFL of Penganga River. 7. For projects falling within the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) : Not aplicable Whether the mineral to be mined is of rare nature and not available outside CRZ? If yes, annex a scaled location map showing low tide line (LTL), high tide line (HTL) duly demarcated by one of the authorized agencies*[*director, Space Application Centre, Ahmedabad: Centre for Earth Sciences Studies, Thiruvananthapuram: Institute of Remote Sensing, Anna University, Chennai, Institute of Wetland Management & Ecological designs, Kolkata, Naval Hydrographer s Office, Dehradun: National Institute of Oceanography, Panjim, Goa: and National Institute of Ocean Technology, Chennai] boundary of mining lease area, diastance of ML area from LTL and HTL CRZ boundary and CRZ classification of the project area as per the approved Coastal Zone Management Plan, and settlements, sand dunes, mangroves, forest land/patches, turties breeding and nesting sites etc., if any, in the project area. 8. Indicate aerial distance from the periphery of core zone/area from the periphery of the buffer zone to the boundary of following (upto 10 km) Given below ;-

247 S. No. Areas Name Aerial distance from (in km.) Core* Buffer* Zone zone 1. National Nil - - Park/Sanctuary 2. Biosphere Nil - - Reserve/Tiger Reserve/Elephant Reserve/Any other Reserve 3. Forest Bhandak R.F. NIL 9-10 (RF/PF/unclassified) 4. Habitat for migratory Nil - - birds 5. Corridor for animals Nil - - of schedule I & II of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, Archaeological sites *Notified Nil - - *Others 7. Defence installation Chanda Ordnance Factory Industries/Thermal Nil - Power Plants 9. Other Mines Navin Kunada OC,Telwasa OC, Dhorwasa OC, Junad OC, Pimpalgaon OC 10. Airport Nil Railway Lines South Central Rly (Main --- About 5 Km Line) New Delhi- Chennai 12. National / State Highways Nagpur Chandrapur State Highway - About 8 km [*Buffer zone in case of ML area upto 25 ha. is to be considered as 5 km all around the periphery of the core zone and for ML area above 25 ha. an area 10 km all around the periphery of the core zone]. 9. Description of flora & fauna separately in the core and buffer zones* [*Consult the Wildlife(Protection) Act, 1972 as amended subsequently and list species with (1) Common name (2) Scientific name and (3) under which schedule of the Wildlife (Protection) Act the identified species fall. Get the list authenticated by an Expert in the field/credible scientific institute/university/chief Wildlife Warden office. Information to be based on field survey].

248 SURVEY REPORT ON GENERATION OF BASE LINE DATA FOR FLORA AND FAUNA OF KOLGAON EXPANSION OF OPEN CAST COAL MINE PROJECT OF WESTERN COAL FIELDS I. Indicate aerial distance from the periphery of core zone and buffer zone areas of the following (up to 15km): S. No Geographical features Name Aerial Distance From 15 (km) Core Zone Buffer Zone 1 National Park /Sanctuary Not Applicable None None 2. Biosphere reserve/tiger/elephant Not Applicable None None Reserve/any other Reserve 3. Forest Type (RF/PF/Unclassified) Not Applicable None None 4. Habitat for Migratory Birds Not Applicable None None 5. Corridor for animals of schedule 1& II of wildlife (protection) Act,1972 Not Applicable None None 6 Archeological sites Notified Not Applicable None None /Others II A. Description of Flora in the Core and Buffer Zones A. Flora Core Zone Buffer Zone 1.Agricultural crops Table in the text Table in the text 2.Commercial crops Table in the text Table in the text 3.Plantations/Agro forestry Table in the text Table in the text 4.Natural vegetation/forest typ No forest areas No forest areas 5. Grass lands No grass lands No grass lands 6.Endangered species None of the species None of the species found found 7. Endemic species None of the species None of the specie found found 8. Others (specify) No prominent aquatic bodies are present II B. Description of Fauna in the Core and Buffer Zones No prominent aquatic bodies are present B. Fauna Core Zone Buffer Zone 1.Endangered species None None 2. Endemic Species Not present Not present 3.Migratory species None None 4. Details of Aquatic fauna. No prominent aquatic bodies No prominent aquatic bodies

249 10. Details of mineral reserves (as per approved Mining Plan) (Quantity in million tonnes ) (a) Proved : (b) Indicated : (c) Inferred : (d) Mineable reserves : Major geological formation/disturbances in the mining lease area (a) Geological maps submitted : Yes (b) Geological sections submitted : Yes (c) Contour map submitted : Yes (d) Whether the presence, if any noted of (i) Faults : Yes (ii) Dykes : No (iii) Shear Zone : No (iv) Folds : No (v) Other weak zones : Yes, presence of sympathetic faults and minor slips can not be ruled out. (e) Source of data (Indicate) : Geological report & PR prepared by CMPDI 12. Production of mineral(s) and life of mine (a) Rated capacity of mine mineral wise (tonnes/annum) : 1.20 MTPA (Maximum Achievable) (b) Life of mine at proposed capacity (years) : 08 (Balance) (c) Lease period (Years) : Not applicable (d) Date of expiry of lease (D/M/Y) : Not applicable (e) Indicate in case of existing mines : (i) Date of opening of mine : February 2012 (ii) Production in the last 5 years : Not Applicable (iii) Projected production for the next 5 years : Maximum Achievable 1.20 MTPA The projected production programme considering the maximum achievable production capacity of 1.20 MTPA is as given below :-

250 Production Programme as per the present Proposal is placed below:- Year Coal Production in Million Tonnes OB Excavation in Million Cubic Metre Total (iv) Whether mining was suspended after : No opening of the mine? If yes, details thereof including last production : figures and reason for the same. (f) Whether plans & sections provided? : Yes *Land acquired under CBA Act & balance land will also be acquired under CBA Act. 13. Type and method of mining operations Type Opencast Yes By Mechnised method Undergrou x X nd Both x x Method Mechanised Yes 14. Details of ancillary operations for mineral processing Existing : At present coal from the mine is sent by trucks to Chargaon CHP.From CHP after crushing, coal is loaded onto railway wagons at Majri Railway Siding for direct dispatch to Power plants of MAHAGENCO. 15. Mine details. (a) Opencast mine : (i) Stripping ratio (mineral in tones to over burden in m 3 ) : 1 : 6.76 (ii) Ultimate working depth (in m bgl) : 100

251 (iii) Indicate present working depth in case of : 40 existing mine (in m bgl) (iv) Thickness of top soil (in m) Minimum : 5.00 Maximum : Average : 7.50 (v) Thickness of overburden (in m) Minimum : 28.0 Maximum : Average : (vi) Mining Plan Height and width of the bench in Overburden/waste. Height & width of the bench in ore body / coal seam Proposed inclination / slope of the sides of the opencast mine (separately for overburden, coal/ ore and overall slope of the pit sides ) both while operating the mine as well as at the time of closure of the mine. Whether transverse sections across the opencast mine at the end of fifth year and at the end of the life of the mine have been submitted : Bench height 10 m Width Working Bench- 30m Non-working width- 20m : Bench height 5 m Width Working Bench- 30m Non-working width- 20m : Individual Bench slope- Coal OB ( hard strata ) OB ( soft soil ) Overall slope rise side to 37 0 (while operating & closure ) dip sidewhile operating while closure The recommendation of Slope stability study being implemented. : Yes

252 (vii) Type of blasting, if any, to be adopted. : Controlled Blasting (b) Underground : Not Applicable (i) Seam/Ore body Min.Depth (m) Max. Depth (m) Avg.thicikness (m) Rate of dip in degree Direction of dip. Mode of entry into the mine Shaft Adit Incline Details of machinery On surface At face For transportation Others Method of stopping (metalliferrous mines) Open Filled Shrinkage Caving Combination of above Others (specify) Extraction method Caving Stowing Partial Extraction Subsidence Predicted max. subsidence (in m) Max. value of tensile strain (in mm/m) Max. slope change (in mm/m) Whether identified possible subsidence Area (s) superimposed on Surface Plan has been submitted? Major impacts on surface features like Natural drainage pattern, houses, buildings, Water bodies, roads, forests etc. Salient features of subsidence management (monitoring and control). 16. Surface drainage pattern at mine site. (a) Whether the pre-mining surface drainage plan submitted? : Existing mine. As such not applicable.

253 (b) Do you propose any modification/diversion : in the existing natural drainage pattern at any stage? If yes, when, Provide location map indicating contours, dimensions of water body to be diverted, direction of flow of water and proposed route/changes, if any i.e. realignment of river / nallah / any other water body falling within core zone and its impact. No diversion is required 17. Embankment and/or weir construction (a) Do you propose, at any stage, construction of (i) Embankment for protection against flood (ii) Weir for water storage for the mine : Yes : No (b) If so, provide details thereof. Quantum of OB proposed for embankment ) : 2.43 Mm 3 (c) Impact of embankment on HFL and settlement around: No impact anticipated. (d) Impact of weir on down stream users of water : Not Applicable. 18. Vehicular traffic density (outside the ML area) Type of vehicles No. of vehicles per day (a) Existing -- Coal Tippers 180 (approx.) & Light vehicles (b) After the proposed activity -- Coal Tippers 360 * & Light vehicles (c ) Whether the existing road network is adequate? : Yes If no, provide details of alternative proposal? : Not applicable * Considering maximum achievable capacity of 1.20 MTPA. However, this coal tippers will ply within the mining area i.e. from the mine to Chargaon CHP and from thereon to Majri Railway Siding. The final coal dispatch is through Rail only. 19. Loading, transportation and unloading of mineral and waste rocks on surface: (a) Manual (b) Tubs, mine cars, etc. (c) Scraper, shovels, dumpers/trucks : Yes (Shovel & Dumper only) (d) Conveyors (belt chain, etc) (e) Others (specify)

254 20. Mineral(s) transportation outside the ML area- (Considering Peak Capacity) Qty.(in TPD) Percentage(%) Length (in km) (a) Road km (b)rail - Thereafter by Rail from Majri Railway Siding (c) Conveyors (d) Ropeway (e) Water ways (f) Pipeline (g) Others (specify) Total % * Coal from the mine is dispatched by road to Chargaon CHP which is about 8 km. After crushing, coal from CHP, coal comes back to Majri Railway Siding and then is dispatched to MAHAGENCO through Rail.

255 21. Baseline Meteorological and Air Quality data (a) Micro-meteorological data : [Continuous monitoring through autographic instrument for one full season other than monsoon] (i) Wind rose pattern for one full season (16 points of compass i.e. N, NNE,NE, ) based on 24 hourly data. For Coastal Area also furnish day-time and night time data. : Predominant wind is from North East (NE) quadrant. Windrose diagram is shown in Plate VIII. Day time Night time 24 hours period (ii) Site specific monitored data : Predominant Wind Direction: From NE/ENE quadrant Month Post Monson Wind Speed (m/s) Temperature ( o C) Relative Humidity(%) Rain Fall *(mm) Cloud Cover** (Octas of sky) Min. Max. % of calm Mean (Dry Bulb) Highest Lowest Mean Highest Lowest Total 24-hours Highest No.of Rainy days < NIL NIL NIL Clear (Sky 1.00 Appearance) 24-hours rainfall should be reported from hrs. IST of previous day to hrs. IST of the day. Rainy day is considered when 24 hrs. rainfall is > 2.5 mm. ** Visual observations of cloud cover should be recorded four times a day at regular intervals. Mean (iii) Indicate name and distance of the nearest IMD meteorological : Nearest IMD is located at Chandrapur. station from which climatological data have been obtained For EIA prediction the micro-meteorological data for reporting in the EIA report, if any. collected at the site has been considered.

256 (b) Ambient air quality data* (RPM,SPM, SO 2 and NO x ) [*Monitoring should be carried out covering one full season except monsoon same season as in 21 (a) (i)] [*Frequency of sampling: Sampling to be done twice a week for the entire season 24 hourly for SPM & RPM. For gaseous pollutants 24 hourly data be given irrespective of the sampling period]. (i) Season and period for which monitoring has been carried out : Winter, December 2009 February, 2010 (ii) No.of samples collected at each monitoring station. : *** Name of monitoring equipment used Equipment sensitivity Permissible AAQ R standard (CPCB) I S SPM RPM SO 2 NO x Pb** High Volume Sampler High Volume Sampler High Volume Sampler High Volume Sampler ug/m ug/m 3 80 ug/m 3 80 ug/m ug/m ug/m ug/m ug/m ug/m 3 75 ug/m 3 30 ug/m 3 30 ug/m 3 Monitoring Location Core zone A 1 No.of Samples Drawn Category* (R,I,S) Min. Max. 95% tile* Min. Max. 95% tile* Min. Max. 95% tile* Min. Max. 95% tile* Min. Max 95 % tile *** I Not done

257 BUFFER zone A 2 (Chalbeldi Village) A 3 (Shivaji Nagar Village) A 4 (WCL Colony) A 5 (Wadgaon Village) *** R Not done *** R Not done *** R Not done *** R Not done Not done *R = Residential; I= Industrial; S= Sensitive **Pb for mineral specific sites only *** SPM & RPM 2 samples (24 hrly ) in a week for 12 weeks in a season i.e. 24 samples, For SOx & NOx 72 samples 3x2x12 ( 3 samples in a day, 2 days in a week & 12 weeks in the season ). # Annex a location map indicating location of AAQ stations, their direction and distance with respect to project site: - Location map indicating location of AAQ stations is enclosed as Plate X. The baseline ambient air quality data along with direction of AAQ stations & distance with respect to project site have been given in Chpater - III.

258 22. Stack and emission details, if any* : Not applicable Sl.No Process/Unit of operation (e.g. DG Set, Boiler) Height of stack(m) Internal top dia. (m) Flue gas exit velocity (m/sec) Emission rate (kg/hr) Heat emission rate from top of stack (k.cal/hr) SPM SO 2 NO x CO Temp o C Exhaust/Flue gas Density Specific Heat Volumetric flow rate (m 3 /hr) 23. Details of fugitive emissions during mining operations * : Insignificant as such not required. 24. Air quality Impact Prediction (AQIP)* (a) Details of model(s) used for AQIP including grid size, terrain features, and input meteorological data. : Qualitative assessment has been done on the basis of recorded data at the site and around covering the buffer zone. The details of which are given in Chapter IV. However, AQIP model (ISCST-3) has been given in Chapter IV. (b) Maximum incremental GLC values of pollutants based on prediction exercise. (in ug/m 3 ) S.No. Pollutants Incremental Value Ambient Air Quality Resultant Air Quality 1. SPM (Within permissible limit) 2** SO 2 Not applicable 3** NO x Not applicable [*Question Number 22, 23 & 24 need not be filled-in for mines having ML area of 25 ha.or less] [**Information of item No.2 & 3 to be provided in cases with captive power generation of 500 KVA and above.].

259 25. Water requirement (m 3 /day) : Purpose Avg. Demand Peak Demand Mine site 1. Mine operation/workshop 2. Land reclamation 3. Dust suppression 4. Drinking 5. Green Belt 6. Beneficiation 7. Washeries 8. Fire Service 9. Others (specify) }165 }180 B. Township Green Belt Domestic Other (specify) Combined Township 26. Source of water supply* Total S.No. Source m 3 /day 1. River (name) Ground water 3. Mine water (sump/pit) Other surface water bodies(specify) --- [*Annex a copy of sanction letter/permission from the concerned authority (Central Ground Water Authority in case of ground water abstraction is from notified area/state Ground Water Board in case of non-notified area/state Irrigation Department for surface water pumping) for drawing water] 27. Lean season flow in case of pumping from river/nalla (cumecs) :: Not applicable 28. Ground water potential of the study area 28.1 Ground water availability (a) Range of water table (m bgl) (i) Pre-monsoon (April/May) Core Zone : m Buffer zone : m

260 (ii) Post-monsoon (November) Core zone : m Buffer zone : m (b) Total annual replenishable recharge (million m 3 / year) By ground water table fluctuation method : By rainfall infiltration factor method : ( c) Annual draft excluding estimated draft through : mine discharge (million m 3 /year) (d) Estimated draft through mine discharge (million m 3 /year) : 3.10 (e) Net annual ground water availability (million m 3 /year) : (f) Stage of ground water development in % : Water demand Competing users of the water source S. No. Usage Present consumption Additional proposed Total (m 3 /day) Surface Ground Surface Ground Surface Ground 1. Domestic Irrigation Industry Mining Others Water quality* : Total (a) Annex physico-chemical analysis of water at intake point ** : Not applicable Baseline water quality data is given in Chapter III. (b) In case of existing mine, annex report on quality of water discharge i.e. complete physico-chemical analysis** : Enclosed in Chapter -IV. [*For non-discharging mines at least four ground water samples to be taken preferably from downstream direction of the mine in pre-monsoon and postmonsoon periods and analysed. For discharging mines six samples are to be analysed ]. ** All parameters as per BIS Indicate name of Methodology, Equipment used for analysis, and Detection Level (DL) for each parameter.

261 *** Wherever any analytical parameter is below detection level, BDL (Below Detection Level) should be written instead of NIL. 30. Impact on ground water regime/stream/lake/springs due to mine dewatering* (a) Radius of influence (in m) : 700 m (at final depth 150 m) [To be estimated based on analysis of pumping test data and application of empirical formula]. (b) Whether saline water ingress will take place? : No (applicable to coastal areas) (c) Impact on stream/lake/springs : Insignificant [*Provide a comprehensive hydro-geological assessment report. If the average mine dewatering is more than 100 m 3 /day and or going below water table in nonmonsoon period. The report should be based on preferably latest one year premonsoon and post-monsoon baseline data covering information on ground water situation, aquifer characteristics, water level conditions (April May and November), estimate of ground water resources, predicted impact of the project on ground water regime and detailed remedial/conservation measures such as artificial recharge of ground water etc. The report should be based on actual field inventory out of existing wells, at least 30 observation wells in the buffer zone with supplementary information from secondary sources (mention name). For estimation** of ground water resource (refer question No.28 above) be designated study area of the buffer zone may be sub-divided into command and non-command areas, watershed-wise (in case of hard rock/consolidated formations)/ block-wise/mandal-wise in case of alluvial/unconsolidated formations)]. [**For estimating ground water resources in the area follow the Ground Water Estimation Committee recommendations of 1997] 31. Waste Water Management Mine (a) Daily average discharge (m 3 /day) from different sources i. Mine water discharge during Lean period : 4500 m 3 /day (avg., approx at maximum depth of 150 m.) Monsoon period : 6500 m 3 /day (approx.) ii. Workshop : iii. Domestic (mine site) : }165 iv. Beneficiation/Washeries : v. Coal Handling Plant : vi. Tailings pond : vii. Others Total : 4665 m 3 /day ( average )

262 (b) Waste water treatment plant/flow sheet : As per note given below:- for treatment process attached Mine water first gets accumulated in main mine sump provided at the floor of the seam which allows significant settlement of suspended particles. Thereafter, water is pumped out on surface & passed through sedimentation pond for second stage settlement. (c) Quantity of water recycled/reused/ to be recycled in (i) Percentage (ii) m 3 /day : about 15 % (avg.) : 700 (As return flow) (d) Point of final discharge : Mine pumped out water is being allowed to pass through sedimentation pond. Mine water 4500 m 3 /day,considering operation at 150 m depth after meeting mine site requirement will be discharged into local natural seasonal drain ultimately to Wardha river.. Final Point Quantity discharged (in m 3 /day) 1. Surface (i) Agricultural land (ii) Waste land (iii) Forest land (iv) Green belt 2. River/nallah Local nullah Lake 4. Sea 5. Others (specify) Total 3965 (e) Users of discharge water (i) Human : Yes (ii) Livestock : Yes (iii) Irrigation : Yes (iv) Industry (mine site ) : Yes (v) Others (specify) : Green belt development (e) Details of the river/nalla,if final effluent is/will be discharged (cumecs) : Local natural seasonal drain (i) Average flow rate : (ii) Lean season flow rate : (iii) Aquatic life : Presently not a perennial water body. (iv) Analysis of river water 100 m : upstream and 100 m downstream of discharge point submitted.

263 Township : (a) Waste water generation from township (m 3 /day) : Comnined Township (b) Are you planning to provide sewage treatment plant?: DETP in Combined Township. (c) Usage of treated water : Not applicable 32. Attach water balance statement in the form of a flow diagram : Enclosed in indicating source(s), consumption (Section-wise) and output. Chapter III. 33. Ambient noise level leq db(a) : Baseline noise level data is given in Chapter III of EIA/EMP. Noise level status S.No. Zone Leq. Noise level (mean)(db(a)) Daytime Nighttime Daytime Noise level Standards Nighttime 1. Core zone Buffer zone Solid Waste (a) Top soil and Solid waste quantity and quality Name (Lump/fines/ Composition Quantity (m 3 /month) Method of Disposal slurry/ sludge/others ) Mining activity* a. Top Soil b. Over burden c. Others (Specify) Effluent Treatment Plant (Sludge) Clay, Alluvium, Shale, Sandstone, Oil & Grease Quantity year wise given in chapter IV. Dumping on surface as Embankment and quarry backfilling. Being disposed off through approved Recyclers. Silt TOTAL.. [* Annex layout plan indicating the dump sites.] (b) (i) Does waste(s) contain any hazardous/ toxic substance/radioactive materials or heavy metals? Secured Land-fill : No

264 (ii) If yes, whether details and precautionary: measures provided? Not applicable (c) Recovery and recycling possibilities : Not applicable (d) Possible user(s) of the solid waste : Quarry backfilling and Embankment construction. (e) (i) Is the solid waste suitable for backfilling? : Yes (ii) If yes, when do you propose to start backfilling Solid waste(s) Already accumulated (A) To be generated (B) : From 2 nd Year of Quarry Operation. (in million m 3 ) % age of A & B to be backfilled A B Overburden Others (specify) (f) In case waste is to be dumped on the ground, indicate: (i) Associated environmental problems : Fugitive emission of dust by wind & surface run off. (ii) Number & type of waste dumps : No.of external dumps : Nil Max. projected height of dumps (in m) : Not Applicable No.of terraces and height of each stage : Not Applicable Overall slope of the dump (degree) : Not Applicable Proposed reclamation measures : (iii) Section of the waste dump in relation to : Yes the adjacent ground profile attached The disposal of solid waste in the present proposal vis a- vis sanction proposal is summarized as below:- Sl.No Particulars Sanctioned Present Proposal Proposal 1. Total OB Excavation (Mm3) Total OB in External Dump(Mm3) Total OB in Embankment (Mm3) Total OB in decoaled void of Chargaon OC(Mm3) 5. Total OB be used in Juna Kunada OC for Link Haul Road (Mm3)

265 The calendar Programme of solid waste disposal is placed below;- Year Total OB Excavation Disposal of OB in Mm3 in (Mm3) Embankment In the decoaled Simultaneous void of Chargaon dumping for OC link haul raod Total Stage-wise Landuse and Reclamation Area (ha) (expansion) S.N. Land use category 1. Backfilled Area (Reclaimed with plantation) 2. Excavated Area (not reclaimed / void) 3. External OB dump Reclaimed with plantation) 4. Reclaimed Top soil dump 5. Green Built Area 6. Undisturbed area (brought under plantation) Present (1 st Year) 5 th Year End of Mine Life (in already (in already worked out worked out quarry void of quarry void of Chargaon OC) Chargaon OC) in Junakunada OC & ha in worked out quarry of Chargaon OC) Nil (top soil proposed to be concurrently spread over embankment) (In Peripheral Area) (Projected for Future use for excavation, already worked out (Cum 20.00) (Projected for Future use for excavation, (Cum 30.00) (To be brought under plantation during closure

266 area of Chargaon already worked period) OC and blasting out area of Zone) Chargaon OC and blasting Zone) 7. Embankment ( plantation) (Plantation nil) (Plantation (Plantation 17.00) 34.00) 8. Area around buildings and (Plantation in (Plantation in infrastructure 0.50 ha) 0.50 ha) including internal roads TOTAL Stage-wise Cumulative Plantation (original and expansion for each column) SN Year* Green Belt External Dump/ Embankment Area (ha) No. of Trees Area (ha) No. of Trees Backfilled Area Area (ha) No. of Trees Others (Undisturbed Area/etc) Area (ha) No. of Trees Area (ha) 1. 1 st Year rd Year 3. 5 th Year 4. End of Mine Life Post Mining/ Closure Note Number of trees will be Area X 2500 plants per ha. Total This is a tentaive programme drawn with the consideration of the maximum achieavable capacity of 1.20 MTPA and may undergo changes depending on the actual progress of the mine 35. Fuel/Energy requirements* [*To be furnished for mines having ML area more than 25 ha. or captive power generation of 500 KVA and above]. (a) Total power requirement As given below:- No. of Trees

267 (in MW) S.No Mine site Township Others (specify) Total 1 Present Proposed/ad ditional Total (b) Source of power : - MAHAGENCO. ( Due approval from MAHAGENCO taken at area level for no. of mines together). SEB/Grid* Captive DG sets S.No. power plant 1. Present 2. Proposed Total As above [*Annex a copy of the sanction letter from the concerned authority] (c) Details of fuels : Deployment of HEMM proposed through partial hiring. S.No. Fuel Daily consumption (TPD) Existing Proposed Calorific value (Kcals/k g) % Ash % Sulphur 1. HSD LSHS 3. Other (Lub.) 36. Storage of inflammable/explosive materials S.No. Name Number of Storages 1. Fuels Central Storage Consumption (in TPD) Maximum Quantity at any point of time. 8645/16345 Maximum storage for 3 days only. 2. Explosives Magazine 3000 kg / day Maximum storage for 3 days only.

268 37. Human Settlement Core Zone Buffer Zone Population* NIL All details regarding No. of villages --- socio economic Number of ---- details have been households Village-wise given in Chapter III. [*As per actual survey] 38. Rehabilitation & Resettlement ( R & R) Plan* [*Provide a comprehensive rehabilitation plan, if more than 1000 people are likely to be displaced, other-wise a summary plan] (a) Villages falling within the study area : Villages Number Name Core Zone Nil Not Applicable 500 m from the blasting site(s) Buffer zone All details regarding socio economic details have been given in Chapter III. Shown in Index Plan (Plate II)) Township site (b) Details of village(s) in the core zone : Not Applicable ( c) Population to be displaced and/or Land oustees : To be Displaced Nil Land Oustees Name of village(s) falling within Mining Lease Towns hip Site Land (only) Number of oustees Homestead (only) Land and Homestead (both) (d) Whether R&R package has been finalized? If yes, salient features of R & R plan for oustees : No resettlement of house oustees involved. Only Land Losers 145 Nos. All will be suitably rehabilitated as per Company Norms.

269 REHABILITATION & RESETTLEMENT NO RESETTLEMENT OF HOUSE OUSTEES INVOLVED. REHABILITATION OF LAND OUSTEES HAS BEEN DONE AS GIVEN BELOW:- Total Agricultural land acquired ha Total nos. of plots 167 Total nos. of holdings 145 Above Norms 74 nos.( ha) Below Norms 71 nos. (62.15 ha) Total nos. of Monetary Compensation Paid 100 Land Owners (In lieu of Employment) Above Norms 44 Below Norms 56 Employment provided 19 (i) Site details where the people are proposed to be resettled & facilities existing/to be created : Not Applicable (ii) Funds earmarked for compensation package * : (iii) Agency/Authority responsible for their resettlement : Not Applicable (iv) Time of commencement of resettlement : ---- of Project Affected People (PAP) (v) Period by which resettlement of PAP will be over. : Not Applicable 39. Lease-wise plantation details (a) Lease area (in ha.) Existing mine New mine (i) Area broken up 4.80 (ii) To be broken up (iii) Area not to be broken up (b) Township area (in ha) Combined Township Outside the mine lease area

270 ( c) Area afforested and proposed (in ha) Afforested Nil ; Proposed *The proposed afforestation plan is given below. Peripheral Dumps Roads Township Others (i) Existing (ii) Proposed As per plan given below The details of green belt / Afforestation plan is as given below :- Stage-wise Landuse and Reclamation Area (ha) (expansion) S.N. Land use category 1. Backfilled Area (Reclaimed with plantation) 2. Excavated Area (not reclaimed / void) 3. External OB dump Reclaimed with plantation) 4. Reclaimed Top soil dump 5. Green Built Area 6. Undisturbed area (brought under plantation) Present (1 st Year) 5 th Year End of Mine Life (in already (in already worked out worked out quarry void of quarry void of Chargaon OC) Chargaon OC) in Junakunada OC & ha in worked out quarry of Chargaon OC) Nil (top soil proposed to be concurrently spread over embankment) (In Peripheral Area) (Projected for Future use for excavation, already worked out area of Chargaon OC and blasting Zone) (Cum 20.00) (Projected for Future use for excavation, already worked out area of Chargaon OC and blasting Zone) (Cum 30.00) (To be brought under plantation during closure period)

271 7. Embankment ( plantation) (Plantation nil) (Plantation 17.00) (Plantation 34.00) 3.00 (Plantation in 0.50 ha) 8. Area around buildings and (Plantation in infrastructure 0.50 ha) including internal roads TOTAL Stage-wise Cumulative Plantation (original and expansion for each column) SN Year* Green Belt External Dump/ Embankment Backfilled Area Others (Undisturbed Area/etc) Total Area (ha) No. of Trees Area (ha) No. of Trees Area (ha) No. of Trees Area (ha) No. of Trees Area (ha) 1. 1 st Year rd Year 3. 5 th Year 4. End of Mine Life Post Mining/ Closure Note Number of trees will be Area X 2500 plants per ha. This is a tentaive programme drawn with the consideration of the maximum achieavable capacity of 1.20 MTPA and may undergo changes depending on the actual progress of the mine. No. of Trees (d) No. and type of trees planted and proposed : (i) Existing : Nil a. When plantation was started? Month/Year : Not Applicable No.of plant species planted Number of saplings (per ha.) Survival rate % : Not Applicable Avg. height : Not Applicable (ii) Proposed : As given above ;- No. of plant species to be planted Native Species in consultation with State Forest Agency Number of saplings (per ha) 2500

272 40. Environmental health and safety (a) What major health and safety hazards are anticipated? No major health & safety hazards anticipated. However, coal mining activities are itself hazardous and as such disaster management plan has been worked out considering the probable risks / hazards & their mitigative measures have been given in detail in Chapter VI. (b) What provisions have been made/proposed to be made to conform to health and safety requirement? : Mine is being worked as per statute. Dispensary, First aid center at the mine level, full fledged hospital at Area level to cater to the needs of all employees. Emergency Response Plan has been prepared and mock rehearsal is being done regularly. ( c) In case of an existing mine : (i) Comprehensive report on health status : Periodical Medical Examination of the workers as under the Mines Act is being done as per statute. Mineralogical composition of RPM (dust) : Free silica as SiO % Chromium* (Total as well as Hexavalent)- Not applicable Lead ** - Not applicable [*Only for Chromite mines] [** Only for Base Metal mines] (d) Information on radiation protection measures, if applicable : Not Applicable

273 41. Environmental Management Plan Salient features of environmental protection measures. S.No. Environmental issues* Already practiced, if applicable 1. Air pollution Wet Drilling, water spraying on haul road & coal transportation road etc. 2. Water pollution Through Sedimentation in the Mine Sump. 3. Noise pollution Providing personal protective gears / ear muffs & ear plugs, maintenance of P&M, green belt development etc. 4. Solid waste/tailings 6. Land degradation Construction of Embankment Proposed. To be continued and Green belt development, plantation at all suitable vacant areas. a. Sedimentation pond for mine pumped out water b. Workshop Effluent Treatment Plant for workshop effluent being constructed. To be continued Backfilling in decoaled void biological reclamation thereafter. Technical & biological reclamation 7. Erosion & Sediment Plantation as per Programme 8. Top soil Not Applicable Not Applicable 9. Ground vibration Controlled Blasting To be continued 10. Wildlife Not Applicable Not Applicable conservation 11. Forest protection Not Applicable Not Applicable 12. Others (specify) Social development To be continued works in nearby villages. (* As applicable)

274 42. Compliance with environmental safeguards (for existing units) : (a) Status of the compliance of conditions of : Mine has started this year. environmental clearance issued by MOEF Being complied. if any, enclosed (b) Status of the compliance of Consent to: Mine has Started this year operate issued by SPCB, if any, enclosed. Being Complied (c) Latest environmental statement enclosed : Submitted. 43. Scoping of EIA Whether environmental impact assessment : Yes of the project has been carried out by following scoping process? If yes, a copy of scoping of EIA annexed : Details given below. IMPORTANT ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS (Scoping ) 1. Forest land involved Nil 2. Wild life sanctuary ( 10 km. radius) None 3. Fragile Eco/ Bio- diversity system nearby None (10 km. radius) 4. Coastal area nearby (10 km. radius) None 5. Environmental impact on the region. No adverse impact anticipated. However the project will be beneficial to the local people of the region. 6. Impact on quality & quantity of ground water specific to the project. 7. Risk & Hazards involved due to the project 8. Env. Pollution control measures a. Mine pumped out water is being let out only after treatment. Hence, insignificant impact on surface water quality. b. The radius of influence estimated for this project at final quarry depth of 150 m is 800 m. However, pronounced effect is restricted to the close proximity (upto 500 m) of the mine. c. Ground water quality is being monitored in the surrounding and has been found to be well within the permissible limits. Risk & hazards associated with mining is limited to mine area only. However, the mine is being worked as per the statute. Env. Pollution control measures are being effectively implemented & regular monitoring is being done. 9. Rehabilitation & resettlement. There is no resttlement of house oustees involved in this enhanced proposal..rehabilitation involved only for land oustees.

275 44. Mine closure (a) Have you planned mine closure : Yes (b) Submitted a conceptual mine : Yes closure plan (c) If yes, indicate estimated amount : As per MOC guidelines for implementing the same (in Rs.lakhs) 45. Capital cost of the project (in Rs. Lakh) : (approved PR) 46. Cost of environmental protection measures : (in Rs. Lakh) 47. Amount earmarked for socio-economic : Now covered under CSR welfare measures for the nearby villages other than R & R plans. 48. Public Hearing - a. Date of advertisement : b. Newspapers in which the advertisement appeared : The Hitavada & Dainik Lokmat c. Date of public hearing (DD/MM/YY) : d. Public Hearing Panel chaired by & members present : Additional District Magistrate, Chandrapur e. No. of people attended the public hearing meeting : Panel Members & and number of people from the lease area no. of villagers (approx.) f. Summary/details of public hearing in tabular form : To ascertain the concern of local affected and others who have a plausible stake in environmental impacts of the project / activity public consultation has been done at project site or close proximity for local affected persons with the following activities. The Environmental Public Hearing in respect of proposed M/s Juna Kunada Opencast Expansion Project, WCL, Majri Area, Tal. Bhadrawati, Dist. Chandrapur for enhancement in production capacity from 0.60 MTPA to 1.20 MTPA and increase in mine lease area from ha to ha was held on 13/07/2012,

276 11.00 am at Samudaik Bhawan, Chargaon Ekta Nagar Colony, Tal. Bhadrawati, Dist. Chandrapur. The public hearing was conducted under the Chairmanship of Shri P.D. Badkelwar, Additional District Magistrate, Chandrapur (The representative nominated by District Magistrate, Chandrapur). Shri K.P. Pusadkar, I/C Sub Regional Officer, MPCB, Chandrapur was the Convener of the Public Hearing. Shri N.G. Nihul, Regional Officer, MPCB, Chandrapur was the Member of Public Hearing panel. Smt. Meena Nikhare, District Mining Officer, Chandrapur was also present during the public hearing. The public hearing started at am with the permission of the Public Hearing Panel. First of all, the Convener welcomed all present for Public Hearing. He told that, the Public Hearing is being conducted as per the provisions of EIA Notification dated 14/09/2006 and amended Notification dated 01/12/2009 of Ministry of Environment & Forests, New Delhi. He told that the project proponent received TOR (Terms of Reference) for this project from Ministry of Environment & Forests, New Delhi on 23/03/2012. Accordingly, project proponent prepared Draft EIA & EMP Report and submitted their application on 11/05/2012 to the Board requesting for conducting the Public Hearing. Accordingly, the Board has issued public notice on 10/06/2012 in Daily Lokmat (Marathi) and Daily Hitvada (English) stating date, venue and time of public hearing. The copies of Draft EIA/EMP and Executive Summary in English and Marathi were made available at the office of District Collector, Chandrapur, District Industries Centre, Chandrapur, Zilha Parishad, Chandrapur, MPC Board (HQ), Mumbai, Regional Office and Sub Regional Office, MPC Board, Chandrapur, Environment Department, Mantralaya, Mumbai, Tahsil Office, Bhadrawati and offices of the concerned Gram Panchayat namely Chargaon & Kunada, Tal. Bhadrawati for the knowledge of concerned. Also, through this notice it was requested to file their objections/suggestions within 30 days from the date of public notice to the Sub Regional Officer, MPC Board, Chandrapur. The Member Secretary, MPC Board, Mumbai has issued the Panel Order no. E-28 of 2012 dated 05/07/2012 for the Public Hearing. The Minutes of Public Hearing in respect of M/s Juna Kunada Opencast Expansion Project, WCL, Majri Area, Tal. Bhadrawati, Dist. Chandrapur conducted on 13/07/ am at Samudaik Bhawan, Chargaon Ekta Nagar Colony, Tal. Bhadrawati, Dist. Chandrapur. S.N. Comments / Suggestions of Participants WCL s Reply 1 Shri Madhukar Bhaurao Nagapure (Juna Kunada) stated that WCL authorities assured that whatever facilities required at Juna Kunada will be provided but the same has not been fulfilled. Employments were given to few people and rest are jobless due to which their life became very difficult. He demanded that contract of different works should be given to co-operative society in the village. He requested to the Chairman to give justice to the villagers. Shri Zakir Hussain (Area Planning Officer, WCL Majri Area) replied the queries as below:- The public hearing has been conducted for the expansion of Juna Kunada mine. WCL is not going to acquire any land for the

277 2 Shri Rajendra Wankhede stated that WCL should complete the work related to environment and asked about the plans of WCL to make the healthy atmosphere around coal mines and to control the pollution from mine. 3 Shri Rangnath Ganpati Awari (Ex Sarpanch, Juna Kunada) stated that before opening of Juna Kunada Project, land compensation was given in lieu of employment and requested to take back the compensation and give employments to affected persons. 4 Shri Uday Gundawar stated that he is working at underground mine of WCL since 1 ½ year and demanded for posting at opencast mine. 5 Shri Sudhir Udhavrao Satpute (Vijasan) put the demands as below:- Coalmines of WCL Majri Area are situated adjacent to river. Due to vicinity of mine, water level of the river is going down and river water is getting polluted. Water is being supplied to Bhadrawati town from Chargaon and he suggested that WCL should check water quality of water supply system of Bhadrawati town and to take necessary action for filtration of water, if needed. Plantation done by WCL on OB dumps should be useful for the villagers. Only those species of plants should be planted which are useful to the villagers and cattle. So that question of fodder is resolved. Closed mines should be filled by soil and land should be returned to the farmers. All the civic amenities should be provided at the rehabilitation site of Navin Kunada village. Proper land for community latrine should be provided at rehabilitation site. WCL has initiated proposal for expansion of Juna Kunada mine. WCL is getting huge profit from coalmines. But the farmers will not get any benefit from these mines as employment is also not given to their dependents. Land of some farmers is not acquired till date. Same land should be acquired at the earliest. 6 Smt Shobha Parkhi (Sarpanch, Kunada) requested for providing employment in lieu of monetary compensation paid earlier against the acquired land for Juna Kunada. She complained that WCL authorities didn t initiated action even after expansion of this project. Every year plantation work is carried out by WCL and different species of plants are planted which suits the local environment. People are getting benefit due to this plantation work. Every precaution is being taken for conservation of water. Regular water sprinkling is done for dust suppression by fixing sprinklers and deploying water tankers on regular basis. Mine water is treated at sedimentation tank before discharging to nearby river. Several developmental works are carried out every year in the villages under CSR programmes. All works are carried out as per the Government Directives. Compensation and employments are given to the land owners as per Government norms. Some cases are sub-judice and verdict is awaited. Points raised by the Trade Union representatives regarding dust suppression, necessary steps / parameters are already implemented. Vijasan village comes under jurisdiction of Bhadrawati Municipal Council and hence decision regarding land for community latrine is to be taken by Municipal Council. WCL has already paid tax to the Bhadrawati Municipal Corporation.

278 people submitted applications in this regard. 7 Shri Bandu Wasudev Dohe (Juna Kunada) stated that he has no objection for expansion of this project. 8 Shri Deepak Dongarwar (Majri) stated that villagers are benefited due to mining projects. Eligible people got employment and sufficient compensation has also been given by WCL. Several welfare activities in the affected villages are carried out by WCL under CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) programmes. He showed his support to the expansion project. 9 Shri Manohar Makode (Majri) stated that land should be given for mining projects as such projects are necessary for nation s development. He added that employments will be given by WCL to the eligible persons as per rules and medical facility will also provided to all the family members. He showed his support to the expansion project. 10 Shri Suresh Datarkar (Juna Kunada) stated that proposed project will create employment opportunities for the locals. He demanded for provision of welfare fund to Rs. 5 per ton of coal for the development of the people. He showed his support for the early start of mine and developmental works in villages. 11 Shri K.P. Bansode complained that affected people often didn t get employment in WCL and demanded that WCL being a Government Sector should follow Government Policies in this regard. He said that WCL should follow the commitments regarding tree plantation on open places. And on OB dumps. He demanded for proper arrangement for dust suppression to control emission due to transportation and suitable compensation / employment to affected farmers. 12 Shri Sudhir Satpute (Vijasan) stated that Vijasan village is rehabilitated by WCL and hence the facility for community latrine should be developed by WCL. 49. Whether the following approvals*(wherever applicable) have been obtained? (i) Site clearance from MOEF : Not Applicable. (ii) Consent for Establishment from the State Pollution Control Board. : To be obtained for 1.20 MTPA

279 (iii) NOC from Atomic Mineral Division (iv) Mining plan approval from IBM/ Ministry of Coal (v) In case of existing mines, mining scheme approval from IBM (vi) Forestry clearance under FCA, 1980 : Not applicable : Not Applicable : Approved by WCL Board. : Not applicable (vii) NOC from Chief Controller of : Existing mine as such being Explosives worked with due permission from Chief Controller of Explosives. (viii) Commitment regarding availability/ : Not applicable as water pumping of water from the concerned requirement is being met authorities from mine pumped out water. (ix) In case of ML area falling in notified areas : No, as such Not Applicable of the Central Ground Water Authority NOC from them. [*Annex copies of approvals and number them] 50. Was / is there any court case relating : to the project or related activities? If so, provide details present status. Verification: The data and information given in this proforma are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Date : Place Signature of the applicant* With Full name & address [*Owner or his authorized signatory] Given under the seal of organization on behalf of whom the applicant is signing.

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