Summary record of the 21st Meeting of
state level expert appraisal committee, Chhattisgarh
The 21st meeting of State Level Expert Appraisal Committee, Chhattisgarh was held on 29/12/2008 at Conference Hall, SEAC, Secretariat, 1-Tilak Nagar, Shiv Mandir Chowk, Main Road, Avanti Vihar, Raipur at 2:00 PM. Dr. Harendra Kumar, Chairman, SEAC, Chhattisgarh chaired the meeting. The following members of SEAC were present in the meeting: -
1. Dr. Piyush Kant Pandey, Member, SEAC
2. Shri Anant Prabhakar Rajimwale, Member, SEAC
3. S.S. Bajaj, Secretary, SEAC
At the outset, Secretary, SEAC, Chhattisgarh welcomed the Chairman and Members of State Level Expert Appraisal Committee, Chhattisgarh. Agenda wise discussions were carried out as follows: -
Agenda Item No. 1 - Presentation on the proposals received for TOR/EC as per provisions of the Environment Impact Assessment Notification, 2006.
(1) M/s. Amlidih Quartz Mine, Village – Amlidih, Tehsil – Dongargarh, District- Rajnandagaon (CG)
The project proponent submitted application (Form-I and approved Mining Plan) for prescribing Terms of Reference (TOR) for preparing draft EIA report. The Project Proponent has applied for obtaining Environmental Clearance for Quartz mine of capacity 50000 Tonnes Per Annum. The brief of the project is as follows: -
Proposed Site / Khasra no. Part of 958, Village -Amlidih, Tehsil - Dongargarh,District- Rajnandagaon (CG)
Capacity / Quartz Mine of capacity 50000 Tonnes Per Annum
Cost of the Project / Rs. 50.00 Lacs
Lease Area / 5.852 Ha.
Project proponent made presentation in the 21st meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh on 29/12/2008. During presentation project proponent informed the committee that: -
• Mining lease of Amlidih Quartz Mine (5.852 Ha) had been granted for the period of twenty years i.e. 30/10/1985 to 29/10/2005 to M/s Nakoda Minerals, Prop. Shri Nihalchand Jain. The mining lease transferred to Shri Deepchand Nahar on 19.10.2004 and renewed on 6.09.2006 for the period of 10 years from 30/10/2005 to 29/10/2015. It is a 22 years old mine. It is a working mine belongs to proprietary organization. Mining Plan approved by IBM vide letter no. RNG/QTZ/MPLN- 329/NGP dated 12/07/2005. Mining lease area is not part of forestland.
• No perennial stream is present with in the lease area.
• No seasonal nala is present in the mine area.
• No river flowing within the radius of 5 km from lease area.
• Two seasonal nalas are present in the study area and flow for short durations during and after each spell of rain.
• Geological Reserves And Life of Mine: -
Category / Reserves in TonnesProved / 1,48,284
Probable / 98,856
Possible / 98,856
Float ore / 9,675
Mine-able Reserve / 1.93,943
Proposed Production (TPY) / 6,000
Anticipated Life (years) / 32
• Mining is carried out by open cast fully manual mining method with maximum bench height 1.5 m high.
• No mining machinery used in this mining project.
• About 220 m3 of soil and 1840 m3 mine waste will be generated during five years of mining.
• During the entire life of the mine 1210 m3 Soil/laterite and 9,936 m3 mine waste will be generated.
• Generated soil/ laterite and mine waste will be stacked separately along the lease boundary. It will be single terrace of 3m with 36° slope.
• Later on the waste generated will be backfilled and since the quantity is less only fraction of the worked out pit will be filled. About one hectare of the pit will be backfilled over the entire life of mine.
• For confinement of the dump retaining wall of the size 1.2 m high and 1 m wide will be made around the toe of the dump with garland drain around to arrest siltation.
• At the end of the mining, backfilled area will be covered by blanket of green cover with local species.
• Regular water sprinkling during different operations & wet drilling will be ensured.
• Retaining wall will be developed all around the temporary dumps with garland drains. De-silting pit clean before rainy season. Rainwater harvesting will be promoted.
• Earplugs etc. will be provided to workers.
• Sapling of Acacia & other local species will be planted every year around the lease boundary and out side. The total area under green belt as per the conceptual plan will be about 2.128 ha in the lease area. More area out side will be planted in consultation with local authorities.
• Periodic monitoring will be carried out to monitor the levels of air borne Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM) and Respirable Particulate Matter (RPM). Water sprinkling will be carried out to suppress the air borne dust.
• Environment Management Plan would be based on all mitigation measures proposed during various operation of mining as per the approved mining plan to minimize adverse environmental impact due to the mining activity. The EMP would include environmental monitoring plan as per the CPCB/CECB norms for compliance of regulation.
After deliberation, Committee decided that project proponent should be asked to submit the following information/documents: -
• Submitted key plan is not adequate. Revised key plan should be submitted.
• Project proponent has not submitted photographs from four sides. Photographs from four sides should be submitted.
• Present position of the garland drains around the solid waste dump should be shown in the layout plan.
• Affidavit regarding plantation in the lease area and outside the area.
• Project proponent has not submitted the information/documents as desired vide letter no. 325/SEAC-CG/EC/Mining/RAJNA/55/08 Raipur, dated 16/12/2008 in writing. Information/documents as desired should be submitted.
Project proponent assured the committee that the information/documents shall be submitted at the earliest.
Based on the consideration of the documents submitted and discussion held, the Committee decided that the proposed project should be considered after submission of above mentioned information/documents and the information/documents as desired vide letter no. 325/SEAC-CG/EC/Mining/RAJNA/55/08 Raipur, dated 16/12/2008 in writing. Project proponent should be informed accordingly.
(2) M/s Sarda Energy & Minerals Limited, Village- Kolam, Tehsil- Gharghoda, District- Raigarh (C.G.)
The project proponent submitted application (Form-I, and Pre-Feasibility Report) for prescribing Terms of Reference (TOR) for preparing EIA report for grant of Environment Clearance on 29/08/08 for Coal Based Thermal Power Plant of 350 MW (2x135 +1x30+1x50 MW) capacity. The brief of the project is as follows: -
Proposed Site / M/s Sarda Energy & Minerals Limited, Village- Kolam, Tehsil- Gharghoda, District- Raigarh (C.G.)Proposed Capacity / Power Plant – 350 MW (2x135 +1x30+1x50 MW)
Proposed Cost / Rs. 1400.00 Crores
SEAC, Chhattisgarh considered the proposal in the 12th meeting held on 12th September 2008. Project proponent previously requested for postponement of presentation. Project proponent made presentation in the 21st meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh on 29/12/2008. During presentation project proponent informed the committee that: -
· The total requirement of land for proposed project is approximately 200 Acres (81 Ha). Project proponent has already acquired 121 Acres of land and balance land is under process of acquisition.
· Type of Boiler: - CFBC / AFBC Boilers.
· Water Requirement and Wastewater Generation: -
S.No. / Units / Quantity of Water in (m3/hr)Fresh Water Requirement / Evaporation/
System Loss / Wastewater
Generation
1 / Cooling Tower / 1072 / 872 / 200
2 / D.M. Plant / 68 / 63 / 5
3 / AC Plant / 3 / 3 / -
4 / Drinking Water / 2 / 2 / -
5 / Ash Handling
(Cooling and Sealing) / 25 / 25 / -
6 / Back Wash / 10 / 10 / -
Total / 1180 / 975 / 205
Supply of water will be through Kelo River. Project proponent submitted application to Water Resources Department, Government of Chhattisgarh for allocation of water for proposed TPP.
· Wastewater Management: -
Sr. No. / Particular / Quantity (m3/hr)1 / Green Belt / 100
2 / Ash Handling / 30
3 / Plant Services (Fire Fighting) / 25
4 / Ventilation System / 25
5 / Coal Handling Plant DS/DE / 25
Total / 205
· Coal Requirement: - 2.4 Lakhs TPA raw coal will be met from captive Karwahi coal mine, which is 4-5 km away from the power plant site and balance 19.152 Lakhs TPA coal will be met from coal linkage / e-auction. The 3.648 Lakhs TPA middling generated at the proposed captive coal washery at Karwahi shall also be used in the power plant. LDO/ HDO @ 4500 liters/year (Supply through authorized vendor)
· Mitigative Measures: -
I. Air Environment: - Dust extraction and suppression systems like cyclones, bag filters and high efficiency ESPs (99.50%) will be provided. Three stacks will be provided to limit emission as per statutory norms. Thick Green belt will be developed in consultation with local forest department for attenuating fugitive emissions to comply with statutory norms.
II. Noise Environment: - Use of various inbuilt noise control measures in the noise generating equipments like use of silencers, sound proof cubicles, covers, etc. along with thick green belt for noise level attenuation will be ensured.
III. Water Environment: - Cooling water will be recycled. Neutralization of waste generated and reuse of treated effluent in process/ green belt/ horticulture will be ensured. Storm water will be collected and used for green belt, dust suppression, sanitary purposes to adopt zero discharge condition.
IV. Land Environment: - Dust suppression by water spraying, thick green belt development. Use of ash (3482 TPD = 2438 TPD fly ash + 1044 TPD bottom ash) in bricks manufacturing, cement industries and for landfill.
V. Socio Economic Environment: - By providing job opportunities, improving medical and infrastructural facilities in surrounding localities. Project proponent committed for Rs. 20.00 lacs or 1% of net profit (Which ever is higher) for CSR activities during presentation.
The Committee was unanimously of the opinion that the study area should cover an area of 10 km radius around the proposed site and surface water, ground water, soil, noise and ambient air quality should be monitored at-least at eight locations around the proposed site.
The proposed project does not fulfill the criteria as mentioned in general condition of Schedule of EIA Notification, 2006, hence falls under Category ‘B’. Based on the consideration of the documents submitted, the presentation made by the project proponent and discussion held, the Committee decided that the proposed project should be considered as ‘B1’ category and prescribed the Terms of Reference (TOR) for preparing draft EIA report for the above-mentioned project. The prescribed Terms of Reference (TOR) for preparing draft EIA report is enclosed as Annexure-I.
Project proponent should be intimated accordingly.
(3) M/s. Chind iron & Steel Industries Limited, Village – Chorha, District- Durg (CG)
The Project proponent submitted application (Final EIA Report, Video CD of Public Hearing Proceedings, Project Feasibility Report, Layout Plan and Questionnaire for Environmental Appraisal) for Environment Clearance for proposed 8 MW Biomass Based Thermal Power Plant project on 10/09/2008. SEAC, Chhattisgarh considered the application in 16th meeting held on 23rd October 2008. The brief of the project is as follows: -
Name of the Project / M/s. Chind iron & Steel Industries LimitedProposed Site / Village – Chorha, District- Durg (CG)
Capacity / 8 MW Biomass Based Thermal Power Plant
Area of the Project / 10.75 Acres
Proposed Cost / Rs.3163.63 Lacs
Project proponent was present in 21st meeting of SEAC Chhattisgarh for presentation. Project proponent informed the committee that some more time would be required for submission of information/documents. Project proponent requested the committee that the presentation should be made after compilation of the requisite information/documents. Project proponent assured the committee that the information/documents should be submitted at the earliest. Hence, committee decided to postpone the presentation. After receipt of the information/documents and request for presentation from project proponent, the proposal will be considered.
Project proponent should be intimated accordingly.
(4) M/s Jayam Coal Beneficiation & Power Private Limited, Village- Khedhapali, Tehsil-Dharamjaigarh, District-Raigarh (C.G.)
The project proponent submitted application (Form-I and Feasibility Report) for prescribing Terms of Reference (TOR) for preparing draft EIA report for Environment Clearance on 28/08/2008 and 12/09/08. SEAC, Chhattisgarh considered the application in 16th meeting held on 23rd October 2008. The brief of the project is as follows: -
Name of the Project / M/s Jayam Coal Beneficiation & Power Private LimitedProposed Site / Village- Khedhapali, Tehsil-Dharamjaigarh, District-Raigarh (C.G.)
Capacity / Coal Benefication Plant of capacity 0.96 Million Tonnes Per Annum.
Proposed Cost / Rs. 600.00 Lacs
Power Requirement / 555 KVA, 33 MW
Water Requirement / 120 m3/day
Project proponent made presentation in the 21st meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh on 29/12/2008. During presentation project proponent informed the committee that: -
· Total land area of the project is 08.23 acres. Location – Khasra no. 222, 223, 226, 227, P.H. No. 30, Village-Khedhapali, Tehsil – Dharamjaigarh, District – Raigarh (C.G.). The District Collector Raigarh has diverted land for industrial purpose. The Khedhapali Gram Panchayat has issued NOC to establish the project.
· Material Balance: - Raw coal 0.96 Million TPA, Washed Coal – 0.720 Million TPA and Rejects 0.240 Million TPA.
· Process Description: - Raw coal of (-) 200 mm size received at the plant will be fed to two 20 Tonne capacity ground hopper at a regular rate. Through vibro feeders and conveyor, the coal will be fed to a single deck-vibrating screen. The over flow of the screen will be directly fed onto a roll crusher for crushing down to (-) 50 mm shall join the crushed product of the crusher on the conveyor, which will be discharged into a 200 Tonne capacity surge bunker. A belt conveyor shall reclaim the materials through a vibro feeder and feed the barrel at the rated capacity. The feed coal along with media will pass down the launcher to the rotating barrel washer. The sinks or rejects will move up the barrel and discharge on a dewatering and conveying through a belt conveyor discharged into bunker for further reclamation. The floats of the barrel will travel with the media towards the other end of the Barrel, pass through a straight sieve attached to it for dewatering and (-) 1 mm fraction and (+) 1 mm discharged on a vibrating screen for further dewatering from where it will be directly conveyed by a conveyor to the storage bunker for reclamation. Effluents of (-) 0.5 mm, which will bled the plant shall be collected in a set of slurry ponds for recovery of water. There will be two slurry ponds, where coal fines will be settled down and clear water will flow over to a sump.