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Application for Environmental Clearance for Granite Building Stone Quarry of

M/S. Highland Silver Sands (P) Ltd in Raroth Village, Thamarassery Taluk, Kozhikode

District, Kerala, Extent – 4.310 Ha

Creative Engineers & Consultants, Chennai – 600 059 1

INDEX

LIST OF ENCLOSURES

ENCLOSURE

NODESCRIPTION PAGE NO

1 Letter of Intent for the proposed quarry lease area E-1

2 Mine plan approval letter for the proposed quarry lease area E-2

3Certificate from Geologist stating Quarry lease details within 500m

radius from the lease area

E-5

4 Copy of explosive license E-7

5 Copy of consent to operate order for quarry E-13

6 Copy of consent to operate order for crusher E-15

7 Recent Photographs of Project Site with digital date E-31

8 Attested copy of NABET Re- Accreditation certificate E-33

9Letter of EIA Co-ordinator undertaking including list of team

members

E-37

10

Environment Quality analysis report from approved lab

A. Air Quality Monitoring Report E-41

B. Water Quality Monitoring Report E-47

C. Noise Level Monitoring Report E-65

D. Soil Quality Monitoring Report E-69

11 Attested copy of the certificate of approval of Laboratory E-73

12 Undertaking for the Implementation of EMP & EC conditions E-75

13

Affidavit for constitution of Environmental Monitoring Cell, Fire

Fighting System, Provision of System for minimizing Dust Emission,

Adequate Safety Measures, etc.

E-77

DESCRIPTION PAGE NO

Feasibility report 3

Existing Environmental Scenario 27

Environmental Management Plan, Environmental Monitoring Programme, Risk

Analysis & Control Measures41





LIST OF FIGURES

FIGURE NO PARTICULARS PAGE NO

1 Geological Map and Mineral of Kerala 14

2 View of the Quarry Area 28

3 Index plan showing 5 km radius 29

4 Categorization of Blocks 39

LIST OF TABLES

TABLE NO PARTICULARS PAGE NO

1 Environmental standards for Ambient air quality

prescribed by CPCB/MOEF&CC /SPCB

53

2 Noise level standards as given by CPCB / MOEF&CC 54

3 Environmental Control Cost 56





FEASIBILITY REPORT





CHAPTER I

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.0 GENERAL:

Shri. T. Haridasan was issued a quarrying permit for quarrying at Re-Survey no. 2/1

(Part) over an extent of 0.8094 Ha (2 Acres), in the land belonging to Shri. Vinay James

Kynadi from Department of Mining and Geology, Kozhikode District vide letter no. 15/2015-

16/QP/GS/DOZ/M-1110/15, dated on 25.11.2015 which was valid up to 24.07.2016.

NOC given by the land owner to Shri. T. Haridasan as well as the present quarrying

permit in this Re-Survey no. 2/1 (Part) which expired on 24th July, 2015. On expiry of the

permit period, to carry out scientific mining with proper benching etc., M/S. Highland Silver

Sands (P) Ltd proposes to carryout mining operation in their own and has applied for quarry

lease for operating Granite Building Stone quarry at Re-Survey no. 2/1(Part) over an extent of

4.310 Ha in Raroth Village, Thamarassery Taluk, Kozhikode District, Kerala for the peak

production of 2,00,436 TPA of granite building stone which will be achieved during the 2nd

year.

Letter of Intent was obtained from Director, Department of Mining and Geology,

Thiruvananthapuram for an extent of 4.310 Ha, vide No. 12065/M3/2015, dated 28.07.2016

(Refer Enclosure - 1).

Shri. Vinay James Kynadi, is the Managing Director of Highland Silver Sands (P)

Ltd and the authorizing signatory to submit application to statutory authorities like Department

of Mining & Geology, SEIAA/DEIAA, Kerala, etc., and the Resolution letter of the board of

directors authorizing Shri. Vinay James Kynadi is obtained (Refer Approved Mine plan,

Annexure - 4).

The entire land is a patta land owned by Vinay James Kynadi & his brother Ajay

James. NOC from Ajay James is already obtained for quarrying in his property.

As per MOEF&CC O.M.No.L-11011/47/2011-IA.II (M) dated 18th May, 2012, leases

of minor minerals also requires environmental clearance.

The mine plan for an extent of 4.310 Ha was approved by District geologist, Kozhikode

vide letter No.DOZ/M-1617/15 (Refer Enclosure - 2).

A quarry owned by Shri. Sijo. P. Sivadasan with an area of 50 ares (0.5Ha) is

functioning in the 500m radius of this quarry and in this regard a certificate is obtained from

Senior Geologist, Kozhikode, vide letter No. DOZ/M-1617/15 dated 03.11.2016 (Refer

Enclosure - 3). Since the total quarrying area along with the Granite Building Stone quarry of

M/S. Highland Silver Sands (P) Ltd within 500m will be 4.81Ha only which is < 25 Ha and as





such it can be treated as B2 category.

This feasibility report for Granite Building Stone Quarry of M/S. Highland silver

sands (P) Ltd at Re-Survey no. 2/1(Part) over an extent of 4.310 Ha in Raroth Village,

Thamarassery Taluk, Kozhikode District, Kerala for the peak production of 2,00,436 TPA of

granite building stone is prepared towards getting environmental clearance from DEIAA Kerala.

The quarry output is utilized in the crusher unit of Highland Silver Sands (P) Ltd and also

in the outside crusher unit for the production of Stone aggregates and M-sand.

1.2 DETAILS OF THE LOCATION:

The project site is located in Raroth Village, Thamarassery Taluk, Kozhikode District,

Kerala. The project site is approachable from Chalakudy – Munnurpilly road on the west and

also from Ambayathdou in Kozhikode to Wayanad Road. The nearest railway station is

Kozhikode which is located at about 35.0 km in the Southwest direction. The nearest airport is

Kozhikode Airport at about 45 km in the Southwest direction. The Location plan is shown in

Plate No – 1 of Approved Mine plan.

1.3 QUARRY LEASE DETAIL:

The quarry lease area being applied for Environmental clearance is as follows:

Village Taluk District Land ownership Re-Survey No Extent (Ha)

Raroth Thamarassery Kozhikode Patta Land 2/1(Part) 4.310 Ha

The Latitude and longitude of the mine lease area are shown in lease plan (Plate No. 2 of

Approved Mine plan).

1.4 BRIEF PROJECT PROFILE:

Salient features of the project and its aerial distance are as follows:

Name of the project :Granite Building Stone Quarry of M/S.Highland Silver Sands

(P) Ltd

Location :Re-Survey No: 2/1(Part), Raroth village, Thamarassery

taluk, Kozhikode District, Kerala.

Total ML area :4.310Ha

Latitude & Longitude :Latitude : 11025'17.976" to 11025’28.134" N

Longitude : 75057'44.172" to 75057'51.879" E

Name of Mineral :Granite Building Stone

Production capacity : Peak production of 2,00,436 TPA

End use : The proposed quarry output will be sent to their own

crusher unit situated on the eastern portion outside the mine

lease area and also to the outside crusher for the production





of Stone aggregates.

Nearest major Town : Tamarasseri – 3.2km - SW

Nearest Railway station Kozhikode - 35.0 km - SW

Nearest airport Kozhikode Airport - 45.0 km - SW

Total Geological reserves in

ML area

: 66.71 lakh tonnes

Total Mineable reserves in

ML area

: 22.13 lakh tonnes

Total waste to be generated : 36782m3 comprising about 4,598 m3 of top soil and 32,184

m3 over burden.

Method of mining :Semi-Mechanized Opencast mining comprising drilling,

blasting, excavators cum-loaders, dumpers, etc.

Water courses : Iruttulipuzha– 800m -E (aerial), Irruvanni Puzha – 8.1 Kms

SE (Aerial), Punnur puzha – 9.3 km – SW (aerial)

Ecologically sensitive

features:Nil

Other Industries in the area : Other than few working quarries there are no other

industries in the area in the buffer zone of 10km radius.

Places of tourist importance : Nil

1.4 LAND USE PATTERN:

The entire mine lease area of 4.310 Ha is patta land and is in the possession of lessee.

Presently, 0.8090Ha is already covered under mined out area. In the ultimate stage, after

leaving safety barrier around the lease, the remaining lease area can be covered under mine

area. Thus, the present land use and ultimate stage of mining land use will be as under:

S.No Particulars Extent in HaPresent land use End of mine life

1 Mine area 0.809 3.6702 Safety Zone / Undisturbed 3.501 0.640

Total area Utilized 4.310 4.310

In the mine closure stage, water body will be formed up to the RL of +30 m AMSL. The

higher benches above +30 m AMSL will be reclaimed by bench plantation. Out of 3.670 Ha of

mined out area, 3.2868 Ha will be left as water body and the remaining 0.3832 Ha of area

above general RL will be reclaimed back with bench plantation / plantation.

The rain water falling in the quarry will be harvested up to +30m AMSL. This pit will act

as a settling pond to prevent solids escaping along with discharge, before outlet. etc., Most of

the mine water will be used for green belt, dust suppression, etc. Clear supernatant water after





settling can be let out of this pond after passing through settling traps. The mined area will be

properly fenced all around.

Plantation will be done in all possible vacant places within the lease area including the

mine periphery i.e 7.5m safety zone. Besides, plantation can be done in the nearby lands

owned by the proponents. Local species in consultation with the state forest department can

be chosen for this purpose. The Mine closure is depicted in the Mine Closure plan and section

shown in Plate No -12 & 13 of Approved mine plan.

1.5 REQUIREMENTS:

1.5.1 MAN POWER:

About 18 persons will find direct employment in the quarry operations. Indirectly, more

than 50 people get employed in various project and allied services like logistics, loading, green

belt creation, miscellaneous services etc.

1.5.2 WATER AVAILABILITY AND WATER NEEDS:

The water requirement for the mining operation is about 6.0 KLD with the following

break up:

1. Domestic & sanitary needs - 1.0 KLD

2. Dust suppression, plantation etc. - 5.0 KLD

- - - - - -

TOTAL 6.0 KLD

- - - - - -

The entire water requirement for industrial activities such as Dust suppression and

greenbelt development is met from own well.

1.5.3 EFFLUENT SYSTEM:

The only effluent arising from the mine lease will be domestic effluent to the tune of

about 0.4 KLD. This will be suitably discharged with septic tank with soak pits.

1.5.4 ELECTRICITY REQUIREMENTS:

There is an electric supply line passing in the village. The power connection for office

use is available near the site.

1.5.5 SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE:

There will be direct employment to more than 18 persons. The project proponent will

implement CSR activities to the local community around the project site. The CSR schemes are

identified to meet the specific needs and requirement of the concerned group/person of any

organization/Institutions and an annual budgetary grant of about Rs. 5 lakhs is allocated.





1.6 NEED FOR THE PROJECT AND ITS IMPORTANCE TO THE COUNTRY AND THE

REGION:



There is a good demand for the aggregates in the region of construction industry. Thus

this quarry paves way by providing material for the construction industry which forms a core

infrastructural growth component.

Regionally, it also provides good employment opportunities directly and indirectly.

Besides, the CSR activities of the project proponent will bring about improvement in

infrastructure, living conditions of local community, etc. Monetary gains also accrue to state and

central Governments through receipt of royalties, Taxes, etc.

It is worth mentioning here about the importance of products for construction and

building industry in Kerala, which provides good development growth in the region as well as

good employment opportunities for local people and nearby population of the area.

* * * * * * * *





CHAPTER II

INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT / BACKGROUND INFORMATION

2.1 GENERAL:

Shri. T. Haridasan was issued a quarrying permit for quarrying at Re-Survey no. 2/1

(Part) over an extent of 0.8094 Ha (2 Acres), in the land belonging to Shri. Vinay James

Kynadi from Department of Mining and Geology, Kozhikode District vide letter no. 15/2015-

16/QP/GS/DOZ/M-1110/15, dated on 25.11.2015 which was valid up to 24.07.2016.

NOC given by the land owner to Shri. T. Haridasan as well as the present quarrying

permit in this Re-Survey no. 2/1 (Part) which expired on 24th July, 2015. On expiry of the

permit period, to carry out scientific mining with proper benching etc., M/S. Highland Silver

Sands (P) Ltd proposes to carryout mining operation in their own and has applied for quarry

lease for operating Granite Building Stone quarry at Re-Survey no. 2/1(Part) over an extent of

4.310 Ha in Raroth Village, Thamarassery Taluk, Kozhikode District, Kerala for the peak

production of 2,00,436 TPA of granite building stone which will be achieved during the 2nd

year.

Letter of Intent was obtained from Director, Department of Mining and Geology,

Thiruvananthapuram for an extent of 4.310 Ha, vide No. 12065/M3/2015, dated 28.07.2016

(Refer Enclosure - 1).

Shri. Vinay James Kynadi, is the Managing Director of Highland Silver Sands (P)

Ltd and the authorizing signatory to submit application to statutory authorities like Department

of Mining & Geology, SEIAA/DEIAA, Kerala, etc., and the Resolution letter of the board of

directors authorizing Shri. Vinay James Kynadi is obtained (Refer Approved Mine plan,

Annexure - 4).

The entire land is a patta land owned by Vinay James Kynadi & his brother Ajay

James. NOC from Ajay James is already obtained for quarrying in his property.

As per MOEF&CC O.M.No.L-11011/47/2011-IA.II (M) dated 18th May, 2012, leases

of minor minerals also requires environmental clearance.

The mine plan for an extent of 4.310 Ha was approved by District geologist, Kozhikode

vide letter No.DOZ/M-1617/15 (Refer Enclosure - 2).

A quarry owned by Shri. Sijo. P. Sivadasan with an area of 50 ares (0.5Ha) is

functioning in the 500m radius of this quarry and in this regard a certificate is obtained from

Senior Geologist, Kozhikode, vide letter No. DOZ/M-1617/15 dated 03.11.2016 (Refer

Enclosure - 3). Since the total quarrying area along with the Granite Building Stone quarry of





M/S. Highland Silver Sands (P) Ltd within 500m will be 4.81Ha only which is < 25 Ha and as

such it can be treated as B2 category.

This feasibility report for Granite Building Stone Quarry of M/S. Highland silver

sands (P) Ltd at Re-Survey no. 2/1(Part) over an extent of 4.310 Ha in Raroth Village,

Thamarassery Taluk, Kozhikode District, Kerala for the peak production of 2,00,436 TPA of

granite building stone is prepared towards getting environmental clearance from DEIAA

Kerala.

The quarry output is utilized in the crusher unit of Highland Silver Sands (P) Ltd and

also in the outside crusher unit for the production of Stone aggregates and M-sand.

Presently the mining operation is carried out after obtaining necessary explosive

license (Refer Enclosure - 4) and consent from State Pollution control board separately for

quarry & crusher (Refer Enclosure – 5 & 6).

2.2 DETAILS OF THE LOCATION:

The project site is located in Raroth Village, Thamarassery Taluk, Kozhikode District,

Kerala. The project site is approachable from Chalakudy – Munnurpilly road on the west and

also from Ambayathdou in Kozhikode to Wayanad Road. The nearest railway station is

Kozhikode which is located at about 35.0 km in the Southwest direction. The nearest airport is

Kozhikode Airport at about 45 km in the Southwest direction. The Location plan is shown in

Plate No – 1 of Approved Mine plan.

2.3 QUARRY LEASE DETAIL:

The quarry lease area being applied for Environmental clearance is as follows:

Village Taluk DistrictLand

ownership

Re-Survey

No

Extent

(Ha)

Raroth Thamarassery Kozhikode Patta Land 2/1(Part) 4.310 Ha

The Latitude and longitude of the mine lease area are shown in lease plan (Plate No.

2 of Approved Mine plan).

2.4 BRIEF PROJECT PROFILE:

Salient features of the project are presented below:

Name of the projectGranite Building Stone Quarry of M/S. Highland silversands (P) Ltd

Mine lease area 4.310 Ha

Name of the mineral Granite Building Stone





Land use Patta Land

Topo-sheet No. and Geographical coordinates

Topo sheet No: C43D15 (49M/15)Latitude : 11025'17.976" to 11025’28.134" N

Longitude : 75057'44.172" to 75057'51.879" E

Elevation +30m AMSL to +49m AMSL

Nearest town Tamarasseri – 3.2km - SW

Nearest Railway station Kozhikode - 35.0 km - SW

Nearest Airport Kozhikode Airport - 45.0 km - SW

Nearest Highway NH – 212 (Calicut to Kollegal) - 1.60 km - W

Reserved / Protected ForestsThe Manatti Mala Forest area (Vested Forest) is4.0km away from the lease boundary on North Westdirection.

Environmental sensitive areas, Protectedareas as per Wildlife Protection Act, 1972(Tiger reserve, Elephant reserve,Biospheres, National parks, Wildlifesanctuaries, community reserves andconservation reserves)

Nil within 10km radius

Notified Archaeologically important places,Monuments

Nil

Local Places of Historical and TourismInterest

Nil

Defense Installations Nil

Seismic Zone Zone – III ( Moderate)

Major water courses (Distance in Aerial)Iruttulipuzha– 800m -E (aerial), Irruvanni Puzha – 8.1Kms SE (Aerial), Punnur puzha – 9.3 km – SW(aerial)

Other industries in the areaOther than a few working quarries and crushers, there

are no other industries in the area.

2.5 NEED FOR THE PROJECT AND ITS IMPORTANCE:



There is a good demand for the aggregates in the region of construction industry. Thus

this quarry paves way by providing material for the construction industry which forms a core

infrastructural growth component.

Regionally, it also provides good employment opportunities directly and indirectly.

Besides, the CSR activities of the project proponent will bring about improvement in





infrastructure, living conditions of local community, etc., Monetary gains also accrue to state

and central Governments through receipt of royalties, Taxes, etc.

It is worth mentioning here about the importance of products for construction and

building industry in Kerala, which provides good development growth in the region as well as

good employment opportunities for local people and nearby population of the area.

******





CHAPTER – III

PROJECT DESCRIPTION & MINE PLAN

3.1 TYPE OF PROJECT:

As mentioned in chapter – II, this project is for the peak production of 2,00,436 TPA of

granite building stone from the lease area of 4.310Ha in Raroth Village, Thamarassery Taluk,

Kozhikode District, Kerala. The project adopts open-cast semi-mechanized system for

production of mineral.

3.2 LOCATION OF PROJECT:

Details are provided in para 2.3 in chapter – II earlier.

3.3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

3.3.1 GEOLOGY:

In this lease area, the granite occurs as massive consolidated formation. These rocks

belongs to the Archaen Era comprising Charnockite group of Cordierite gneiss, Charnockite,

gneiss and pyroxene granulite. These granite rocks occur as an undulating terrain with

maximum RL of 49m AMSL in the central portion sloping towards North west and south East.

The minimum RL is 30 m AMSL in Southern side. The geological plan of the area is shown as

Plate No – 6 of Approved mine plan.

Soil

Weathered Charnockite, gneiss

Charnockite





Figure No - 1

GEOLOGICAL AND MINERAL MAP OF KERALA

PROJECT SITE





3.3.2 RESERVES:

3.3.2.1 METHOD OF ESTIMATION OF RESERVES:

The granite occurs in an undulating terrain and part of the lease area is already mined.

From the exposure granite is expected to be available even below -30 AMSL also. However,

reserve estimation is carried out up to -30 AMSL.

The reserves were estimated by cross sectional method in 5 cross sections. The bulk

density of 2.5 T/Cu.m is considered. Refer Plate No – 6 & 7 of Approved mine plan for

Geological plan and cross section. The geological reserves estimated are given below:

The reserves of minerals have been calculated and the geological and mineable

reserves have been given in the table below:

GEOLOGICAL RESERVES

BUILDING STONE

S. No Section SectionalArea

Influence Volume TCF Quantity

m2 m m3 T/m3 Tonnes

1 A-A' 14938.505 60 896310.3 2.5 2,240,776

2 B-B' 12465.2951 50 623264.76 2.5 1,558,162

3 C-C' 10131.4121 50 506570.61 2.5 1,266,427

4 D-D' 9724.916 57 554320.21 2.5 1,385,801

5 E-E' 2372.686 37 87789.382 2.5 219,473

TOTAL 6,670,638

The total geological reserves within the mining lease area is estimated to be

66.71 lakh tonnes.

3.3.2.2 SUMMARY OF MINEABLE RESERVES

The mineable reserves were calculated, leaving allowances for mineral locked in the

peripheral safety zone of the property and in the bench slopes. Thus, the total quantity of

Building stone mineable is estimated to be 22.13 lakh tonnes with the following breakup:

MINEABLE RESERVES

BUILDING STONE

S. No. Section SectionalArea


m2 m m3 T/m3 Tonnes

1 A-A' 3884.34 52 201985.68 2.5 504,964

2 B-B' 6195.3607 50 309768.04 2.5 774,420

3 C-C' 4026.3201 50 201316.01 2.5 503,290

4 D-D' 2887.6447 53 153045.17 2.5 382,613

5 E-E' 639.236 30 19177.08 2.5 47,943

TOTAL 2,213,230





Hence based on the peak production for the peak production of 2,00,436 TPA of granite

building stone which will be achieved during the 2nd year,

the life of the Quarry would be about 11.09 years say 12 years. However the life of the mine will

increase in case the targeted production is not achieved.

3.3.3 WASTE

The central part of lease area is already mined and remaining area is covered with top

soil/overburden of about 2.40m. This waste comprises of top soil as well as overburden / waste.

The total waste to be generated from the mine area is expected to be 36782 m3 (0.92lakh

Tonnes) comprising about 4,598 Cu.m of top soil and 32,184 Cu.m over burden / waste and its

details are as follows:

S. No Section SectionalArea


m2 m m3 T/m3 Tonnes

1 A-A' 511.986 52 26623.272 2.5 66,558

2 B-B' 66.452 50 3322.6 2.5 8,307

3 D-D' 28.491 53 1510.023 2.5 3,775

4 E-E' 177.552 30 5326.56 2.5 13,316TOTAL 91,956

This waste will be used for road formation, filling of old pit on the Northern eastern side

of the lease area. The waste can also be dumped in proponents own land nearby or used for

other commercial purpose outside the lease as per norms.

3.4 QUARRYING METHOD AND MINE PLAN

As already mentioned, presently Semi-Mechanized opencast quarrying method is

adopted for exploiting the granite rocks.

Drilling will be done with jack hammers up to 1.5 m depth having 32 mm diameter holes

and the bench height will be maintained at 5 m ultimately. The blasting design system will be

properly planned with ideal spacing and burden patterns, ensuring appropriate stemming

column and reduced optimized explosive charge, so that ground vibratory effects, fly rocks,

etc., are properly regulated and controlled.

Necessary approvals for using of explosives are already obtained from explosive

department. Blasting is and will be carried out at designed time with proper safety measures to

prevent unauthorized entry and to avert mishaps. The Process flow diagram is given below:





3.4.1 Proposed Rate of Production and Expected Life of Mine

The proposed peak production for the mine is about 200436 TPA which will be achieved

during the 2nd year. As per mineable reserves, the life of mine is 11.09 say 12 years.

.YEAR WISE PRODUCTION FOR THE 5 YEAR OF PLAN PERIOD

BUILDING STONE

Year Section lineBuilding Stone

(MT)

Waste (MT)

I BB’, CC’ and DD’ 194,959 12082

II BB’, CC’ and DD’ 200,436 Nil

III BB’, CC’ and DD’ 200,040 Nil

IV BB’, CC’ and DD’ 199,718 Nil

V AA’ and CC’ 199,896 66558

TOTAL 995,049 78640

• In the mining lease area the granite rocks occurs on a undulating terrain with highest

maximum RL of 49m AMSL in the central portion sloping towards North west and south

East. The minimum RL is 30 m AMSL in Southern side. Central portion of the lease area

is mined. The present mine position is shown in surface layout plan (Refer Plate No – 5

of Approved mine plan).

In future, it is proposed to mine the remaining unmined area on the southern, Northern

portion of the lease and in depth wards of western part of the already mined area up to





+20.694m AMSL. It is proposed to carry out mining operations by systematic formation

of benches in the already mined central portion.

Subsequently mining will be carried out in the Southern portion proceeding gradually

towards northern direction. At the end of fifth year the mine will reach 10 RL.

Subsequently during the conceptual period the mine will be worked out vertically and

ultimately reach -30RL. The conceptual plan and cross section is shown in Plate No –

10 & 11 of Approved Mine plan.

The central part of lease area is already mined and the remaining area is covered with

soil /overburden cap in the range of 2.40 m thickness. This waste comprises top soil as

well as overburden / waste. This waste will be used for road formation, filling of old pit

on the Northern eastern side of the lease area. The waste can also be dumped in

proponents own land nearby or used for other commercial purpose outside the lease as

per norms.

Since the life of the mine is expected to be 12 years, the end of 12th year will be the

ultimate stage of mining. Conceptual plan and Section depicting the end of mine

operation stage is given Vide Plate No – 10 & 11 of Approved mine plan.


higher benches above +30 m AMSL will be reclaimed by bench plantation. Out of 3.670

Ha of mined out area, 3.2868 Ha will be left as water body and the remaining 0.3832 Ha

of area above general RL will be reclaimed back with bench plantation / plantation.


as a settling pond to prevent solids escaping along with discharge, before outlet. etc.,

Most of the mine water will be used for green belt, dust suppression, etc. Clear

supernatant water after settling can be let out of this pond after passing through settling

traps. The mined area will be properly fenced all around.


mine periphery i.e 7.5m safety zone. Besides, plantation can be done in the nearby

lands owned by the proponents. Local species in consultation with the state forest

department can be chosen for this purpose. The Mine closure is depicted in the Mine

Closure plan and section shown in Plate No -12 & 13 of Approved mine plan.





3.4 Extent of Mechanization:

The list of machinery used in this quarry is given below:

S.No Machinery Capacity Numbers

1 Hydraulic Excavator with rock breaker 1.0 m3 3

2 Tractor with Compressor - 1

3 Jack Hammer - 4

4 Tipper 10T / 20 T 6

5 Water Tanker Mounted in Truck - 1

3.5 LAND USE PLAN


Presently, 0.8090Ha is already covered under mined out area. In the ultimate stage, after

leaving safety barrier around the lease, the remaining lease area can be covered under mine

area. Thus, the present land use and ultimate stage of mining land use will be as under:

S.No Particulars Extent in Ha

Present land use End of mine life

1 Mine area 0.809 3.670

2 Safety Zone / Undisturbed 3.501 0.640





above general RL will be reclaimed back with bench plantation / plantation.







mine periphery i.e 7.5m safety zone. Besides, plantation can be done in the nearby lands

owned by the proponents. Local species in consultation with the state forest department can

be chosen for this purpose. The Mine closure is depicted in the Mine Closure plan and section

shown in Plate No -12 & 13 of Approved mine plan.





3.6 SITE SERVICES:

In this quarry all site services such as first-aid room, office, rest room, canteen, toilets

and magazine will be established. The workers are also supplied with helmets, safety boots,

ear plugs, masks, gloves, etc., as personal protective devices.

3.7 USE OF FINISHED PRODUCTS FROM QUARRY AND THEREON:

The quarry output will be sent to their own crusher unit situated on the eastern portion

outside the mine lease area and also to the outside crusher for the production of Stone

aggregates and M-sand. The stone excavated from the mine will be transported to the

destination from mine-site through tippers. No beneficiation is proposed to be carried out.

3.8 REQUIREMENTS:

3.8.1 MAN POWER:

About 18 persons will find direct employment in the quarry operation. Indirectly, more

than 50 people get employed in various project and allied services like logistics, loading, green

belt creation, miscellaneous services etc.

3.8.2 WATER REQUIREMENT AND SOURCE:

The water requirement for the mining operation is about 6.0 KLD with the following

break up:

3. Domestic & sanitary needs - 1.0 KLD

4. Dust suppression, plantation etc. - 5.0 KLD

- - - - - -TOTAL 6.0 KLD

- - - - - -The entire water requirement for industrial activities such as Dust suppression and

greenbelt development is met from own well.

3.8.3 EFFLUENT SYSTEM:

The only effluent arising from the mine lease will be domestic effluent to the tune of

about 0.4 KLD. This will be suitably discharged with septic tank with soak pits.

3.8.4 ELECTRICITY REQUIREMENTS:

There is an electric supply line passing in the village. The power connection for office

use is available near the site.

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CHAPTER IV

SITE ANALYSIS

4.1 CONNECTIVITY:

The project site is having good connectivity and access facilities and is approachable

from Ambayathdou in Kozhikode to Wayanad Road. The location map of the lease area is

given as Plate No.1 of Approved mine plan.

4.2 LAND FORM, LAND USE AND LAND OWNERSHIP:


NOC to conduct quarry activity was obtained from other land owners.

4.3 TOPOGRAPHY AND DRAINAGE:

The area is an undulating terrain with highest maximum RL of 49m AMSL in the central

portion sloping towards North west and south East. The minimum RL is 30 m AMSL in

Southern side.

There are no streams or river within the lease area. In the buffer zone, Iruttulipuzha–

800m -E (aerial), Irruvanni Puzha – 8.1 Kms SE (Aerial), Punnur puzha – 9.3 km – SW (aerial)

– are away from the mine lease boundary.

4.4 PROJECT LAYOUT IN RELATION TO IMPORTANT NATURAL FEATURES:

The lease area does not include any forest land. Ecologically sensitive features like

national parks, biospheres, sanctuaries, elephant corridors, Tiger reserves, etc., does not occur

in the core and buffer zone of 10km areas around the project. The area does not come under

CRZ category. The Manatti Mala Forest area (Vested Forest) is 4.0kms away from the lease

boundary on North Western side.

4.5 EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE:

The area has good access facilities and all site services such as first-aid room, office,

rest room, canteen, toilets, magazine are established. The workers are also supplied with

helmets, safety boots, ear plugs, masks, gloves, etc as personal protective devices.

4.6 CLIMATE SCENARIO:

Kozhikode features highly humid tropical monsoon climate with high temperatures

recorded from March to May. A brief spell of pre-monsoon hits the city sometime during April.

However, the primary source of rain is the South-west monsoon that sets in the first week of





June and continues until September. The city receives significant precipitation from the North-

East Monsoon that sets in from the second half of October through November. The average

annual rainfall is 3,266 mm. The weather is milder from December/January until March when

the skies are clear. Winters are seldom cold. The minimum temperature ranges between 22

and 25.8ºC and the maximum between 28.2 and 32.9ºC. The temperature reaches its peak in

the month of April and attains minimum in January. The relative humidity ranges from 74 to 92

% during morning hours and from 64 to 89% in evening hours. The monsoon months record

high humidity.

4.7 SOIL STATUS:

The western part of lease area is already mined and remaining area is covered with soil

/overburden cap in the range of 2.40 m thickness. The soil in the area is generally of silty clay

loam or clay loam type.

4.8 SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE:





S.No ParticularsCapitalCost inLakhs

RecurringCost in Lakhs

1. EDUCATION FACILITIES:

a. Schools in and aroundRaroth

Providing uniforms, Note books,Bags, Uniforms, Stationery itemsfor Students(Rs. 2000 * 30 Students * 5Yrs)

-3.0

Providing Milk, food and otherprovisions to Anganwadis(Rs.10,000 *5 yrs)

-0.50

Providing financial assistance forsports and promotion( Rs.25,000 *5 yrs)

-1.25

Supply of building materials - 2.0

b. AnganwadySupplying toys and other items forplaying

-1.0

2. MEDICAL FACILITIES:

a. Financial assistance for conducting medical camp - 2.0

4. AREA DEVELOPMENT:

Kattipad Panchayat

Maintenance of Panchayat road - 2.0

Contribution to bridge 4.0 -





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construction/development

Drainage development in nearbyareas

8.0 -

Supplying drinking water duringsummer

- 0.65

Donating tree guard to forestdepartment

- 0.60

Sub total 12 13

Total Cost(Capital and Recurring)

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CHAPTER V

PLANNING BRIEF

The quarry output will be utilized in the crusher unit of Highland Silver Sand (P) Ltd and

also in the outside crusher unit for the production of Stone aggregates and M-sand.

There is a good demand for rubble for producing stone aggregates which is extensively

used in construction sector. Crushed Aggregates from crushers, meet the domestic

requirement for road making, building purposes and other construction activities in various

spheres such as infrastructural creation, need for IT parks, real estate buildings, malls etc.

The project proponent will implement CSR activities to the local community around the

project site. The CSR schemes are identified to meet the specific needs and requirement of the

concerned group/person of any organization/Institutions and an annual budgetary grant of

about Rs. 5 lakhs is allocated.

All necessary infrastructural requirements like as first-aid room, office, rest room,

canteen, toilets, magazine are established. The workers are also supplied with helmets, safety

boots, ear plugs, masks, gloves, etc as personal protective devices.

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CHAPTER VI

PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE

In this quarry all site services such as first-aid room, office, rest room, canteen, toilets,

magazine are established. The workers are also supplied with helmets, safety boots, ear plugs,

masks, gloves, etc as personal protective devices. No infrastructure facility is proposed as of

now.

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CHAPTER VII

REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT PLAN (R & R PLAN)

The mine lease area of the Granite Building stone quarry of M/S. Highland Silver Sands

is a Patta land and is in lessee’s possession. As such, the question of (R&R) plans does not

arise.

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CHAPTER VIII

TIME SCHEDULE

8.1 TIME SCHEDULE FOR THE PROJECT:

The central part of lease area is already mined on the western side and remaining area

is covered with top soil/overburden. Based on the targeted peak production of 2,00,436 TPA,

the expected life of mine will be 12 years. However the life of mine may increase in case of not

achieving the targeted production during the plan period.

8.2 PROJECT COST AND ECONOMIC VIABILITY:

This is a working mine and as such estimation of project cost at this juncture does not

arise.

The quarry output is utilized in the crusher unit of Highland Silver sand (P) Ltd and also


These products have good local market and hence the project is economically quite

viable.

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CHAPTER IX

ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL (FINAL RECOMMENDATION)

The quarry output is utilized in the crusher unit of Highland Silver sand (P) Ltd and also

in the outside crusher unit for the production of Stone aggregates and M-sand which are

essential supply components in road making, construction activities and building works,

which are all core sectors for infrastructural growth of the country, for which under the

12th five year plan, Government of India has planned for a hefty financial outlay of one

trillion US Dollars.

This quarry would result in overall development of the region in its own way due to

provision of direct & indirect employment, improvement in the general living standards

and knowledge sharing, improved wage level and living standards of the local people

and continual improvements of the local amenities for the local society.

The project proponent will implement CSR activities to the local community around the

project site. The CSR schemes are identified to meet the specific needs and

requirement of the concerned group/person of any organization/Institutions and an

annual budgetary grant of about Rs. 5 lakhs is allocated.

Financially, the local community will have benefits like increased income levels, better

life styles etc. Besides, the local panchayat, State and Central Governments will also

benefit due to receipt of taxes, cess, royalties, etc. from the output of the project.

Looking to the various tangible benefits accruing to the country, the state and the local

community, as stated above, the project is worthy of approval for further continuous

operation in future for improvement in infrastructural growth, social and physical

infrastructure, and financial benefits accrual.

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EXISTING ENVIRONMENTAL SCENARIO





EXISTING ENVIRONMENTAL SCENARIO

1.0 GENERAL:

The existing environmental data for various environmental attributes like ambient air,

water quality etc., were collected in the study area. The studies and data collection have been

carried out systematically and meticulously as per relevant IS codes, CPCB and MOEF&CC

guidelines and the data collected for these parameters are given in this report.

For the purpose of study, the area has been divided into two zones, namely, core and

buffer zones. Core zone covers 4.310Ha of land. The entire mine lease area is a patta land with

no forest or agricultural areas involved. A view of the mine area is shown in Enclosure – 7 and

satellite image of the quarry site is shown in Figure No – 2.

The buffer zone covers an area of 10 km radius from the periphery of the ML area.

There are no habitations near the ML area. The nearest habitation is 180 m away from the

lease boundary. Only few working /abandoned quarries, own Crusher, own RMC unit, Road

and natural vegetation are available within 500 m radius from the lease area. The features

within the 5 km radius from lease area are shown in Figure No - 3.

View of the Quarry area Figure No - 2





Figure No - 3

INDEX PLAN SHOWING 5 km RADIUS





1.1 ENVIRONMENT SETTING OF THE STUDY AREA – 10 KM RADIUS:

S.No PARTICULARS DETAILS

1 Mine site topography The granite rocks occur on an undulating terrain with

highest maximum RL of 49m AMSL in the central

portion sloping towards North west and South east.

The minimum RL is 30 m AMSL in the Southern side.

2 Nearest highway NH – 212(Calicut to Kolleagal) - 1.60 km - W

3 Nearest Railway station Kozhikode - 35.0 km - SW

4 Nearest Airport Kozhikode Airport - 45.0 km - SW

5 Nearest major water bodies Iruttulipuzha– 800m -E (aerial), Irruvanni Puzha – 8.1

Kms SE (Aerial), Punnur puzha – 9.3 km – SW

(aerial)

6 Water source for the project Own well

7 Nearest town/City Tamarasseri – 3.2km - SW

8 Nearest village/habitation The nearest habitation is 180 m away from the lease

boundary.

9 Notified Archaeologically important

places, Monuments

Nil within the study area

10 Local Places of Historical and Tourism

Interest

Nil

11 Environmental sensitive areas,

Protected areas as per Wildlife

Protection Act, 1972 (Tiger reserve,

Elephant reserve, Biospheres, National

parks, Wildlife sanctuaries, community

reserves and conservation reserves)

Nil within the study area

12 Reserved / Protected Forests The Manatti Mala Forest area (Vested Forest) is

4.0kms away from the lease boundary on North West

side.

13 Defense Installations Nil within the study area

14 Seismic Zone Zone – III ( Moderate)

15 Other Industries in the area Other than a few working quarries and crushers, there

are no other industries in the area.





1.2 EXISTING ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY:

1.2.1 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY (AAQ):

1.2.1.1 GENERAL:

The ambient air quality depends upon the emission sources, meteorological conditions

and the background concentration of specific contaminants. The principal objective of the

Ambient Air Quality Monitoring (AAQM) is to assess the existing levels of ambient air quality in

and around the lease area for assessing the impact on air quality due to mining activity in the

region.

With the above objective, the following parameters were analyzed at the sampling

locations established in the study area.

Particulate Matter (PM10)

Particulate Matter (PM2.5)

Sulphur Dioxide

Oxides of Nitrogen

Carbon Monoxide

1.2.1.2 DESIGN CRITERIA FOR AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING STUDY NETWORK:

Ambient Air quality has been assessed through a net-work of 3 ambient air quality

stations. The following methodology has been considered for the design of ambient air quality

monitoring network in the area.

Topography / terrain of study area.

Populated areas within study area

Residential /sensitive areas within study area

Magnitude of surrounding industries

Representation of regional background levels.

Representation of cross sectional distribution in down wind direction

Predominant wind direction and wind pattern

Three air sampling locations were selected for air quality study based on the above

criteria. The details of the locations are given below.

LOCATION CODE LOCATION

HA1 Near Mine Lease Area

HA2 Erood

HA3 Ambayathode1.2.1.3 SAMPLING METHODOLOGY:

Standard monitoring and analysis procedures were adopted for determining the Air

quality parameters. The methodology adopted is briefly described here under:





Particulate Matter (PM10) - Gravimetric (IS 5182: Part 23:2006)

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) - Gravimetric

Sulphur Dioxide - Calorimetric (West & Gaeke Method) (IS 5182: Part 02: 2001)

Oxides of Nitrogen - Calorimetric (Modified Jacob & Hocheiser Method) (IS 5182:

Part 06:2006)

Carbon Monoxide - CO Monitor

The PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NO2 and CO is monitored as per prescribed guidelines/ methods.

1.2.1.4 DATA ANALYSIS:

The AAQ monitored data for above locations are given in Enclosure- 10A. From the

table it is seen that, in the ambient air, the PM10 values were in the range from 42.9 to

73.2µg/m3. PM2.5 values were in the range from 19.3 to 33.7µg/m3. SO2 levels were ranging

from 3.4 to 4.6µg/m3. NO2 levels were ranging from 6.3 to 8.0µg/m3. While comparing with the

NAAQ Norms, all monitored PM2.5, SO2, NO2, values were found to be well within the respective

limit values of 100µg/m3, 60µg/m3, 80µg/m3 and 80µg/m3. All AAQ stations have reported

values to be well within prescribed limits. The CO values in the all locations are found to be

below detectable limit.

1.2.2 WATER ENVIRONMENT:

1.2.2.1 GENERAL:

Assessment of baseline data on water environment includes Identification of water

resources, Collection of water samples and analyzing the collected water samples for physico-

chemical parameters as per standards.

1.2.2.2 SAMPLING STATIONS:

3 ground water samples were collected at the following locations:

Station Code Station Name

HW1 NEAR MINE LEASE AREA

HW2 EROOD

HW3 AMBAYATHODE

1.2.2.3 SAMPLING METHODOLOGY:

Water samples were collected in 2 litre fresh cans as per IS 3025 Part - I and

transported to the laboratory in Ice boxes.


Results of the collected water samples are given in Enclosure – 10B. The summary of

the water sampling results are given below





Parameter Unit HW1 HW2 HW3IS *

Acceptablelimits

IS *Permissible

limits

Total Dissolved Solids mg/l 16.0 22.0 35.0 500 2000

Total Hardness as CaCO3mg/l 11.5 14.4 24.0 200 600

Chloride as Cl-mg/l 6.8 12.7 9.8 250 1000

Free Residual Chlorine asCl-

mg/l BDL(D.L - 0.2)

BDL(D.L - 0.2)

BDL(D.L. - 0.2)

0.2 1.0

Iron as Femg/l

0.03 0.02 0.16 0.3No

relaxation

Fluoride as Fmg/l

0.60BDL

(D.L - 0.1)0.25 1.0 1.5

Microbiological Parameter

Total Coliform MPN/100ml <2 <2 <2 Shall not be detected inany 100 ml sampleE.Coli MPN/100ml <2 <2 <2

From the above, it was clear that, all the parameters were mostly within the limits.* IS 10500: 2012

1.2.3 NOISE ENVIRONMENT:

1.2.3.1 GENERAL:

Sound can be defined as atmospheric or air vibration perceptible to ear. Noise is usually

unwanted or undesired sound. Consequently, particular sound can be noise to one person and

not to others or noise at one time and not at other time. Hence sound enough to be harmful is

called noise without regard to its characteristics. Noise is a form of pollution because it can cause

hearing impairment and psychological stresses.

The noise level measurement in the core zone and nearby buffer zone area was carried

out to evaluate the impact on noise environment due to mining operation.

Noise level measurements were taken at the selected locations using noise level meter.

Noise level measurements were taken during the mine working period.

1.2.3.2 MONITORING LOCATIONS & METHODOLOGY:

Noise measurements were carried out using Lutron SL 4001 sound level meter at 3

ambient air quality monitoring locations.

Station Code Station Name

HN1 NEAR MINE LEASE AREA

HN2 EROOD

HN3 AMBAYATHODE

1.2.3.3 DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION:

The results of noise levels for above locations are given in Enclosure – 10C. From the

table it is observed that the existing noise level in the core zone location (HN1) for day equivalent





& night equivalent is 55.3dB(A) & 38.3dB(A) which is below the work zone exposure limit of 90

dB(A). In the buffer zone, the day equivalent is ranged between 42.7dB(A) to 56.7dB(A) &

night equivalent is 37.9 to 41.4 dB(A) which is below the MOEF Norm of 55 dB(A) for day time

& 45 dB(A) for night time in Residential areas.

1.2.4 SOIL CHARACTERISTICS:

1.2.4.1 GENERAL:

Soil is defined as the naturally deposited, unconsolidated material which covers the

earth’s surface, whose chemical, physical properties are capable of plant growth. Soil itself is

very complex. Soil contains mineral particles, air, water and organic matter.

Soil texture has an important role in nutrient management and the size distribution of the

mineral particles (sand, silt, clay). Depending on the size of the particles in the soil, it can be

classified in to sandy, silty, clay, loamy, peaty and chalky soils.

1.2.4.2 MONITORING LOCATIONS:

Soil samples were collected from 2 locations to assess the soil quality in and around the

mines.

The locations are:

HS1 - Near Mine Lease Area

HS2 - Erood


The analyzed quality data for the collected 2 soil samples are provided in

Enclosure – 10D.

Results of the soil samples show that the Electrical Conductivity values ranges between

39.86 to 50.14 µmhos/cm. The soil samples are silty clay loam and clay loam types.

Phosphorus values ranges between 2.01 to 2.3 µg/g. Total Nitrogen values ranges

between 162.8 to 427.4 mg/kg. Sodium values ranges between 477.5 to 538.7 mg/kg.

1.2.5 LAND ENVIRONMENT:

As already mentioned, the central part of the mine lease area is already mined and the

remaining area is unmined. The buffer zone of the study area includes varying land use like

plantation, few quarries, vegetation, river, forests, etc.

1.2.6 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT:

1.2.6.1 Flora:

Core Zone

The central part of the mine lease area is already mined and the remaining

unmined area consists of vegetation. The list of species found in the core zone is given below:





S.No BOTANICAL NAMEMALAYALAMNAME

FAMILY NAME

Trees

1 Cassia chinensis Jacq. Ponnamthakara Caesalpiniaceae

2 Careya arboria Roxb. Pezhumaram Barringtoniaceae

3 Morinda tinctoria Roxb. Manajanathi Rubiaceae

4 Wrightia tomentosa Roxb. Palamaram Apocynaceae

5 Butea frondosa Koen. Roxb. Plas Fabaceae

6 Mallotus tetracoccus (R)Kurz. Vata Euphorbiaceae

7 Lagarstromia speciosa Lam. Manimaruthu Lythraceae

8 Buchanania latifolia Roxb. Muralmaram Anacordiaceae

9 Erithrina indica Lam. Murikku Leguminosae

10 Bamboosa aurindinesia Willd. Mula/Bamboo Graminae

Shrubs

1 Lantena camera L. Arippa Verbenaceae

2 Cycus circinalis L. Eenthu Cycadaceae

Herbs

1 Sida rhombifolia Juss Aanakkurunthotti Malvaceae

2 Abutilon indicum L . S. W. Oorakom Malvaceae

3 Acalypha fruticosa Forssk. Kuppamei Euphorbiaceae

4 Sida cordifolia L. R. Br. Vella kurunthotti Malvaceae

5 Sida accuta L. Manja karunthotti Malvaceae

6 Mimosa pudica L. Thottavadi Mimosaceae

7 Zizyphus enoplia Mill. Mullichedi Rhamnaceae

8 Tridax procumbens L. Vettukaithali Compositae

Climber

1 Cuscutta reflens Roxb. Cuscutta Convolvulaceae

2 Ipomoea reniformis Clois Elicheviyan Convolvulaeae

3 Vigna vexiletta Roxb. Kattuzhunnu Leguminosae

4 Vigna trilobata Ar. Cn. Kattucherupayar Leguminosae

5 Phaseolus adenanthus Meyar Narippayar Leguminosae

Grasses

1 Eragrostis noseuroides Beauv Attudharbha Gramineae

2 Kyllinga monocephala Roxb. Kuzhi muthanga Cyparaceae

3 Cymbopogon schoenanthus L. Gandhathrinam Graminae

4 Andropogon exilis R. Br. Chonokapullu Graminae

5 Cymbopogon coloratus R. Br. Nanmukapullu Graminae

6 Cyperus tuberosus Rith. Muthanga/Kora Cyperaceae

Ferns

1Nephrolepis cordifolia(L.) K. Presl

Fern Lomariopsidaceae

2 Gleichenia sps. Fern Gleicheniaceae





Buffer Zone:

The Manatti Mala Forest area (Vested Forest) is located at about 4.0km from the

lease boundary on North Western side. The list of flora found in the buffer zone is given below:

Details of Flora in the Buffer area

S.No Species Name Common Name Family

Trees

1 Anacardium occidentale L. Anacardiaceae

2 Annona squamosal L Annonaceae

3 Areca catechu L Boa Arecaceae

4 Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam. Jackfruit Moraceae

5 Artocarpus hirsutus Moraceae

6 Caesalpinia pulcherrima (L.) Fabaceae

7 Carica papaya L Papaya caricaceaea

8 Cassia fistula L. Kanikonna Caesalpiniaceae

9 Cocos nucifera L Coconut Tree Arecaceae

10 Garcinia indica Clusiaceae

11 Hevea brasiliensis Müll.Arg. Rubber Euphorbiaceae

12 Mallotus nudiflorus Lam Euphorbiaceae

13 Mangifera indica L. Maa Anacordiaceae

14 Moringa oleifera Lam. Moringaceae

15 Musa × paradisiaca L Banana Musaceae

16 Odina wodier Roxb. Anacardiaceae

17 Psidium guajava L. Myrtaceae

19 Peltophorum pterocarpum (DC.) K. Heyne Perunkonrai Fabaceae

20 Samania saman Fabaceae

21 Senna siamea (Lam.) Fabaceae

22 Tamarindus indica L. Fabaceae

23 Tectona grandis L. Teak Lamiaceae

24 Theobroma cacao L. Malvaceae

25 Ziziphus jujuba Mill Rhamnaceae

Shrubs

1 Argemone sp Papaveraceae

2 Asclepias curassavica L. Apocynaceae

3 Bougainvillea glabra Nyctaginaceae

4 Canna indica L. Cannaceae

5 Grewia asiatica L Malvaceae





6 Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L. Malvaceae

7 Lantana camara L Verbanaceaea

8 Nerium indicum Mill Arali Apocynaceae

9 Ocimum sanctum L Tulasi Laimaceae

10 Tabernaemontana divaricate R.Br. Apocynaceae

11 Tecoma stans (L.) Bignoniaceae

12 Wrightia tinctoria (Roxb.) Apocynaceae

Herbs

1 Abutilon indicum Sweet Malavaceae

2 Mimosa pudica L. Fabaceae

3 Sida cordifolia L. R. Br Malvaceae

4 Toddalia asiatica (L.) Lam. Rutaceae

5 Tridax procumbens L Aesteraceae

Ferns

1 Nephrolepis exaltata (L.) Schott Lomariopsidaceae

2 Nephrolepis cordifolia (L.) K. Presl Lomariopsidaceae

Climbers

1 Clitoria ternatea L Butterfly Pea Fabaceae

2 Phaseolus adenanthus Meyar Fabaceae

3 Piper nigram L. Black Pepper Piperaceae

4 Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp. Cow Pea Fabaceae

5 Vigna vexillata Roxb Fabaceae

Grasses

1 Andropogon exilis R. Br Chonokapullu Graminae

2 Cymbopogon coloratus R. Br Poaceae

3 Cyperus tuberosus Rith. Muthanga/Kora Cyperaceae

4 Eragrostis cynosuroides Beauv Poaceae

There is no endemic, endangered, threatened and rare plants observed anywhere in the

core and buffer zone.

Fauna

There is no Wild Life Sanctuary or National Park or Biosphere within the study area of

10 km. The list of fauna Species are given below.

S.No Zoological Name Common NameSchedule Number as per

Wildlife Protection Act, 19721 Macacus sinicus Bonnet monkey II2 Felischaus affinis Jungle cat II3 Herpestes fuscus Common mongoose II4 Canis indicus Jackal II5 Cyon deccanensis Wild dog II





There are no Schedule I species in the core or buffer zone.

1.2.7 HYDROGEOLOGICAL STATUS:

Groundwater occurs in the weathered and fractured portions of crystalline formations

and alluvial formations in the district. Phreatic conditions exist in weathered formation and are

mostly developed by dug wells for domestic and irrigation purposes. Semi-confined to confined

conditions exist in deep fractures where storage and movement of groundwater is mainly

controlled by the fracture system. Deep bore wells with high yield are located along fractures /

lineaments.

Weathered, Fissured and Fractured crystalline rocks, laterite and alluvium are the major

hydrogeological formations occurring in Kozhikode district. Groundwater occurs under phreatic

condition in weathered crystallines and under confined to semi-confined conditions in deeper

crystalline formations. Dug wells are the suitable abstraction structures in this area. The depth

to water level varies from 0.73 (Tamarasseri) to 16.11 m bgl (Kozhikode) during pre-monsoon

6 Pteropus medius Fruit bat II7 Sciurus indicus Large indian squrirrel II8 Mus rattus Common indian rat V9 Corvus splendens House crow V10 Dendrocitta rufa rufa Tree-pies IV11 Aegithina tiphia Common iora IV12 Molpastes haemorrhous Bulbul IV13 Terpsiphoni paradisi Common fly catcher IV14 Lalage sykesii Cuckoo IV15 Munia malacca Munia IV16 Passer domesticus House sparrow IV17 Monticola solitaria pandoo Indian blue IV18 Galerida malabarica Malabar crested lark IV19 Xantholaema haemacephala

luteaCrimson-breastedbarbet

IV

20 Alcedo atthis taprobana Common king fisher IV21 Columba livia intermedia Common pigeon IV22 Sitana anamallayana Common lizard II23 Chamaeleon zeylanicus Common

ChamaeleonII

24 Mabuya carinata (Aranei) Common skink IV25 Rana aurantiaca Frog IV26 Parantirrhoea marshalli Brown butterfly IV27 Leptosia mina mina White butterfly IV28 Dendrophis bifrenalis

(Komperi)Komperi mooken IV

29 Dryophis mycterizans Pacchai pampu IV30 Bungarus caeruleus Kattu virian IV

31 Naia bungarus Karu nagam IV32 Naja naja Nalla pampu IV33 Vipera russelli Kannadiviriyan IV





(April, 2011) and from 0.26 to 10.62 m bgl during post monsoon (November, 2011). The yield of

dug wells in phreatic formations ranges between 5 and 10 m3/day with pumping duration

ranging from less than 1 to 4 hours in a day. The open dug wells are used for domestic

purposes and their yield reduces during drought periods.

The stage of ground water development as per Central Ground Water Authority study,

the ML area falls in “Koduvally” block which is categorized under “Safe” category.

Block

NetAnnual

GWAvailability,

MCM

Existinggross GWdraft for

irrigation,MCM

Existing grossGW draft fordomestic &industrial

water supply,MCM

Existinggross

groundwaterdraftfor alluses

Stage ofGW

development

%

Categorization ofblock

Angamaly 47.59 5.81 13.92 19.73 41.45 Safe

CATEGORIZATION OF BLOCKS Figure No - 4

2.8 SOCIO ECONOMIC SCENARIO:

The lease area falls in Kozhikode district of Kerala. Many people are involved in

agricultural activities, some are marginal workers and the rest are non-workers. Some are

also employed in different industries in the nearby town and do trading and commercial

plantation. The demographic details of nearby villages around the proposed project site are

detailed below.

PROJECT

Application for Environmental Clearance for Granite Building Stone Quarry of M/S. Highland Silver Sands (P) Ltd in Raroth

Village, Thamarassery Taluk, Kozhikode District, Kerala, Extent – 4.310 Ha


POPULATION DETAILS

NAMES OF DISTRICT/

VILLAGES

HOUSE

HOLD

POPULATION LITERATURE

Total Male Female Total Male Female

Kozhikode District697710 3086293 1470942 1615351 2615443 1266939 1348504

Kozhikode Taluk372274 1670860 805531 865329 1426872 695261 731611

Villages

Raroth 7724 33286 16016 17270 28051 13766 14285Vavad 3239 14818 6938 7880 12004 5753 6251Koodathayi 3294 13563 6489 7074 11569 5648 5921Puthur 4791 21466 10336 11130 17249 8527 8722

OCCUPATIONAL DETAILS

NAME OF VILLAGE TOTAL WORKERS MAIN WORKERS MARGINAL WORKERS NON WORKERS

TOTAL MALE FEMALE TOTAL MALE FEMALE TOTAL MALE FEMALE TOTAL MALE FEMALE

Kozhikode District948981 752333 196648 754187 637099 117088 194794 115234 79560 2137312 718609 1418703

Kozhikode Taluk522578 419154 103424 435431 365466 69965 87147 53688 33459 1148282 386377 761905

Villages

Raroth 10094 8125 1969 7926 6697 1229 2168 1428 740 23192 7891 15301

Vavad 3718 3150 568 2483 2289 194 1235 861 374 11100 3788 7312

Koodathayi 4930 3632 1298 4297 3227 1070 633 405 228 8633 2857 5776

Puthur 6265 4971 1294 4461 3901 560 1804 1070 734 15201 5365 9836(Data as per census 2011)





ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN





ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN, ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING

PROGRAMME, RISK ANALYSIS & CONTROL MEASURES

1.0 IMPACT DUE TO QUARRYING AND MITIGATION MEASURES

1.1 IMPACT ON LAND ENVIRONMENT:

The total proposed mining lease area of 4.310 Ha is patta land and is in the possession

of lessee. Presently, 0.8090Ha is already covered under mined out area. These details are

shown in the surface layout plan. (Refer Plate No – 5 of Approved mine plan). In the ultimate

stage, after leaving safety barrier around the lease, the remaining lease area can be covered

under mine area. Thus, the present land use and ultimate stage of mining land use will be as

under:

S.No Particulars Extent in Ha

Present land use End of mine life

1 Mine area 0.809 3.670

2 Safety Zone / Undisturbed 3.501 0.640





above general RL will be reclaimed back with bench plantation / plantation. The mined area will

be properly fenced all around.






The Mine closure is depicted in the Mine Closure plan and section shown in Plate No - 12 &

13.

1.2 IMPACT ON VARIOUS ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

The details of impact on various environmental factors and the mitigation measures

followed in the quarry are given below.




S.NO PARAMETER ACTIVITY /

SOURCE

IMPACT CAUSE CONTROL MEASURES

1 Air

Environment

a) Drilling by

jack

hammer

Dust

generation

Gaseous

Emission

Particulate matter

smaller than 10 microns, can

settle in the bronchi and lungs

and cause health problems

like Bronchitis, Emphysema,

Bronchial Asthma, Irritation of

mucus membranes of eyes,

etc.

Particles smaller than

2.5 micrometers (PM2.5), tend

to penetrate into the lungs and

very small particles (< 100

nanometers) may pass

through the lungs to affect

other organs.

Vehicle emission can

also create various health

problems on human being

Covering of drill holes with wet cloth

Usage of sharp drill bits for drilling of holes.

Provision of dust filters / mask to workers working at

highly dust prone and affected areas.

b) Blasting

operation

Well-designed blasting parameter, effective

stemming to achieve optimum breakage occurs

without generating fines.

Use of appropriate explosives for blasting and

avoiding overcharging of blast holes.

Avoiding blasting during high wind periods where the

fine dust is carried out away easily affecting the

ambient air quality.

Use of controlled blasting techniques with milli

second delay detonators to keep the dust

generation, noise as well as vibration level within the

prescribed limits.

c) Movement

of HEMM.

Proper maintenance of machineries which avoids

excessive noise and vibration

Imparting sufficient training to operators on safety

and environmental parameters

Proper maintenance of hauling equipment.

d) Transporta

tion

Regular wetting of transport road using water tanker.

Avoiding overloading of tippers

Fixed Water sprinkling system to control dust

emission

Covering of loaded tippers with tarpaulins during

transportation

Development of green belt / barriers wherever

possible.




Enclosing of the belt conveyor in crusher.

By adoption of all these measures, no significant adverse impact on air quality will be observed.

2 Water

Environment

a) Water usage

b) Quarry

working

faces and

dumps

Generation

domestic

effluents.

Soil erosion,

siltation due to

runoff / storm

water.

Reduction in

ground water

The direct impact on human

beings due to poor water

quality can lead to various

waterborne diseases like

diarrhea, jaundice, dysentery

etc.

Polluted water may not be

useful for human or animal

consumption etc., if not treated

to standards.

The rain water falling in the quarry will be

harvested up to +30m AMSL. This pit will act as a

settling pond to prevent solids escaping along with

discharge, before outlet. etc.,

Normally, the mine will be closed during rains, in

case of necessity accumulated rain water (free

from suspended solid material) from pit bottom

may be pumped out and may be used for watering

saplings/trees.

Most of the mine water will be used for green belt,

dust suppression, etc.

Clear supernatant water after settling can be let

out of this pond after passing through settling

traps.

Adoption of above measures ensures no impact on water quality due to this quarrying activity

3 Soil

Environment

Quarrying and

its allied

operation

Loss of top soil

Loss of soil

fertility & soil

quality

Affecting biotic environment Stacking of soil separately

Application of manure to retain its fertility

Spreading over reclaimed areas for plantation.

4 Noise

Environment

a)Drilling

b)Blasting

c)Movement of

vehicles

Prolonged

exposure to high

noise level is

harmful to the

human auditory

system and

uncomfortable

for working/

living.

Mental fatigue,

Rebellious attitude,

Annoyance and

Carelessness

Hearing impairment

Providing in-built mechanism for reducing sound

emissions

Sound proof operator’s cabin for equipment like

dumpers, shovel, tippers, etc.

Providing earplugs/earmuffs to workers exposed to

higher noise level

Proper and regular maintenance of equipment.

Planting of trees where ever possible to act as

acoustic barriers.




Conducting regular health checkup of workers

including audiometry test for the workers engaged

in noise prone area.

Noise will be felt only near the active sources. There will be considerable reduction in the noise level due to the absorption factor,

environmental surroundings and other attenuation factor. As such there will not be any significant impact on noise environment due to this

project operation.

5 Vibration Blasting in

Quarry

Creation of

Vibrational effect

Fly rock

generation

Accident and injury

Damage to the nearby

structures if appropriate

technology and control

measures are not adopted

Optimum design for burden and spacing.

Inclined drilling practice, whenever necessary.

Reducing explosive charge to minimum.

Proper deck charging practices, looking to

consolidation and hardness of strata conditions.

Using ordinary electric milli second delay

detonators, in combination with detonating fuse

etc. This sequence of blasting reduces vibration to

a large extent, thereby minimizing propagation of

shock waves.

Avoiding blasting in unfavorable weather condition

By adoption of above measures, it will be ensured that ground vibrational levels due to blasting are maintained within the prescribed DGMS

conditions of 10 mm/s for the domestic houses/structures in circular of 29.8.1997.

6 Biological

Environment

Quarrying and

allied operation Clearance of

vegetation

Dust generation

Loss of vegetative cover

Retardation of tree growth, Tip

burning

Water sprinkling to arrest dust generation

Creation of green belt in all possible vacant places

within the lease area. Local species in consultation

with the state forest department can be chosen for

this purpose.

7 Occupational

Health

Quarrying and

allied operation

Dust generation.

Noise and

vibrational effect

Accidents

Dust related pneumonia

Tuberculosis

Rheumatic arthritis

Segmental vibration

Miner’s Nystagamus

Loss of life /machinery

Water sprinkling on haul roads.

Green belt creation wherever possible to arrest

dust and reduce noise propagation.

Good control measures for reducing air pollution,

& Control of noise levels.

Conducting Initial Medical examination (IME) at

pre-entry level stage of workers, and Periodical




Medical Examination (PME) by qualified doctors,

as per DGMS circulars.

Providing Health report to employees regularly

after health check ups

Conducting Regular awareness campaigns

amongst staff and workers about AIDS, Malaria,

etc.,

Providing Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE)

to all staff and workers to guard against excess

noise levels, Dust generation and inhalation, etc.,

as per standards prescribed by DGMS.

Imparting Vocational training to all workers/ staff

before induction, to make then familiar with jobs

and the safety precautions will be taken

MITIGATION MEASURES FOR SAFETY ASPECTS:

Formation of safety committee to overview all

safety aspects and corrective measures

enforcement.

Organization of safety contests and safety

campaigns regularly to update knowledge of safe

operational procedures, etc.

Frequent review of accident cases to ensure

initiation of prompt measures to avoid or reduce

accidents.

Provision of safety Helmets, goggles, safety boots,

ear muffs, gas masks, etc. to workers /staff to

protect them against pollution and to minimize

accident rates.





1.3 SOCIO ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT:

As there are no habitations or hutments in the core zone area, no rehabilitation or

resettlement problems are involved.

The existing environmental scenario in respect of ambient air quality, water quality,

Noise levels, water aspects, biological aspects, etc. shows that all these environmental

parameters are within the statutorily prescribed levels. As such, impact due to the project will be

positive on socio-economic aspects.

It will be ensured that the buffer zone of the mine lease will be properly preserved

environmentally in all respects within sustainable limits through necessary monitoring. The

project will be operated with care for minimizing environmental impacts with proper EMP

measures for pollution control which will be continued in future also.

The quarrying operation has resulted in direct employment opportunities for about 18

persons. Besides, indirectly more than 100 persons are benefited by gainful indirect

employment opportunities through various service related activities connected with the project

operations as shown under.

o Project related ancillary services.

o Project related logistical operations.

o Various trading services for consumer goods, spare parts, sundry items, etc.

o Contractual services connected with the project.

o Green belt and horticultural works in the project.

o Casual labor needs for various activities.

Because of such employment prospects and enhancement of income levels of local

community, their lifestyle, conditions of living, educational and health status, etc. will

considerably improve.

Besides, there are also benefits to the State and the Central governments through

financial revenues by way of royalty, tax, duties, etc. from this project directly and also

indirectly.

From the above details, it is clear that the project operations will have highly beneficial

positive impact in the area.

1.3.1 CSR ACTIVITIES:









1.4 BIO DIVERSITY MANAGEMENT PLAN

1.4.1 IMPACT OF MINING ON BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT:

The significance of impact on biological environment due to mining and allied activities

on various fronts is described below:

S. No ISSUES OBSERVATIONS

1Clearance of vegetation due to

mining and allied activities

Presently about 0.8090 Ha of ML area is covered under

the mining operation. The balance area has sparse

vegetation comprising mostly rubber trees and wild

grass which has to be removed before mining.

S. No ParticularsCapitalCost inLakhs

RecurringCost in Lakhs

1. EDUCATION FACILITIES:

a. Schools in and aroundRaroth

Providing uniforms, Note books,Bags, Uniforms, Stationery itemsfor Students(Rs. 2000 * 30 Students * 5Yrs)

-3.0

Providing Milk, food and otherprovisions to Anganwadis(Rs.10,000 *5 yrs)

-0.50

Providing financial assistance forsports and promotion( Rs.25,000 *5 yrs)

-1.25

Supply of building materials - 2.0

b. AnganwadySupplying toys and other items forplaying

-1.0

2. MEDICAL FACILITIES:

a. Financial assistance for conducting medical camp - 2.0

4. AREA DEVELOPMENT:

Kattipad Panchayat

Maintenance of Panchayat road - 2.0

Contribution to bridgeconstruction/development

4.0 -

Drainage development in nearbyareas

8.0 -

Supplying drinking water duringsummer

- 0.65

Donating tree guard to forestdepartment

- 0.60

Sub total 12 13

Total Cost(Capital and Recurring)

25





However, Plantation will be done in all possible vacant

places within the lease area and in the periphery of the

lease area. There are no endangered or rare species of

flora in the mine area.

2

Retardation of tree growth, tip

burning, etc., due to deposition of

dust and the Particulate matter

generated from the mining

operation.

Necessary mitigation measures like dust suppression,

proper maintenance of equipment, roads will be carried

out to prevent dust generation.

3

Proximity to national park/ wildlife

sanctuary/reserve

forest/mangroves/Coastline/estua

ry /sea

The Manatti Mala Forest area (Vested Forest) is

4.0kms away from the lease boundary on North

Western side.

4

Release of effluent into the water

body that also supplies water to

wildlife

There will be no discharge of effluent from the mine.

5

Proposed project could increase

siltation that would affect nearby

biodiversity area

The rain water falling in the quarry will be harvested in

the sump at the lowest level of the quarry. Most of the

mine pit water will be used for green belt, dust

suppression, etc. In addition to that settling pond with

slit trap is suggested towards southern end to prevent

solids escaping along with discharge, before outlet.

6

Activities of the project affects the

breeding/nesting sites of birds

and animals

In the ML area there is no wetland and natural flow of

water bodies in the core zone. A migratory bird needs

sufficient wetlands with sufficient food, shelter, roosting

places and nesting places which is not possible here.

7Located near an area populated

by rare or endangered species

There are no rare or endangered species within the

study area.

8

Risk of fall/slip or cause death to

wild animals due to project

activities

There are no wild animals in and around the lease area.

The mined area will be properly fenced all around to

prevent entry of men and animals in the mine pits.

9

Project affects the forest-based

livelihood/any specific forest

product on which local livelihood

depends

Not applicable

10Project likely to affect migration

routes

No migration routes are available in the area.

11Project likely to affect flora of an

area, which have medicinal value

No such significantly important medicinal value species

within the ML area and its nearby region.





12

The project likely to affect

wetlands, fish breeding grounds,

marine ecology

There are no wetlands, fish breeding grounds or marine

ecology near the ML area which will be affected due to

this project.

There are no migratory corridors and rare endemic & endangered species. Therefore

there shall be no impacts due to quarrying activity on them.

Proper preservation of environmental attributes will be done in the mine, as

evidenced through monitoring of ambient air quality level, water quality & Noise level in

present conditions and its surrounding environ which are found to be within statutory levels.

Even though there are no appreciable negative impact on bio diversity and flora/fauna

status due to project operations, positive impacts will arise due to well-planned reclamation

measures for restoration of land status in the area ultimately to productive land category with

green belt development activities and along with creation of water resources in the abandoned

pits.

1.4.2 CONTROL MEASURES FOR BIOLOGICAL ASPECTS:

Due to adoption of proper mitigation measures, no major dust generation and significant

adverse impact on air quality will be observed.

Hence, no adverse impact on Plantation/Vegetation due to quarrying operation in

this lease is expected.

Methodical and well-planned plantation scheme will be carried out depending upon the

immediate need, priority and availability of land. The plantation is and will be done along the

lease boundary in a phased manner.

The objectives of the green belt cover will cover the following:

Noise abatement

Reuse of waste water to the extent possible

Prevention of soil erosion

Ecological restoration

Aesthetic, biological and visual improvement of area due to improved vegetative

and plantations cover.

During plantation development, the following aspects are considered in different areas:

A) Green belt around mine:

Tall growing, closely spaced, evergreen trees native to the area

Easy, quick early growth and establishment

Uniform spreading of crown habit

Timber trees having long gestation period





Trees with high foliage density, leaves with larger leaf area

Attractive appearance with both good flowering and fruit bearing

Bird and insect attracting species

Suitable green cover with minimal maintenance

B) Avenue Trees:

Trees with conical canopy and with attractive flowering.

Trees with medium spreading branches to avoid obstruction to the traffic.

Trees with branching at 10 feet and above.

Green belt is already developed around office areas and in other possible locations in

the lease area and adjacent lands owned by the lessee. Details of afforestation proposed to be

carried out in the area is given below and the afforestation.

S.No Year Area

(In Ha)

No.of

Saplings

Location Remarks

1 I Year 0.10 200 Periphery of Mining

lease Local species will

be planted in

consultation with

the Forest

department

2 II Year 0.10 200

3 III Year 0.10 200

4 IV Year 0.10 200

5 IV Year 0.10 200

6 Post

operation

stage

0.3832 750 Reclamation of the area

by carrying out bench

plantation

TOTAL 0.8832 1750

2.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME

2.1 GENERAL:

The quarry in-charge will take care of all the environmental related works also. The

monitoring schedules are planned for systematic study of various pollution levels with respect to

air and water qualities, noise levels, etc., to ensure that they conform to the standards laid

down by Environmental Protection Act and various Central and State Pollution Control Board

Limits. The various methodologies and frequency of studies of all environmental quality

parameters also conform to norms laid down by MOEF, CPCB and SPCB in this respect. The

following monitoring schedules are to be adopted in this quarry.





S. No Particulars Monitoring

Frequency

Monitoring

Location

Important Monitoring Parameters

1 Ambient Air

Quality

Monitoring

Once in a

year

Buffer Zone –

3/4 Locations.

Core Zone – 1

PM10, PM2.5,SO2, NOx & CO

2 Ambient

Noise Level

Once in a

year

2 – Core zone

2 – Buffer Zone

Noise monitoring at ambient air monitoring

locations & occupational noise will be carried

out. Besides, vibration studies in the nearby

villages are to be periodically carried out.

3 Water

Quality

Monitoring

Once in a

year

3 Ground Water

and 1 mine pit

water samples

Physical, chemical parameters. Other than the

above, the water discharged from the settling

pond shall also be analyzed for suspended

dissolved solids.

4 Soil Quality Once in a

year

Periphery of the

lease area

Parameter for soil quality: pH, texture,

electrical conductivity, organic matter, nitrogen,

phosphate, potassium and Magnesium.





Table No - 1





Table No - 2

NOISE LEVEL STANDARDS

THE ENVIRONMENT (PROTECTION) RULES, 1986

Area Code Category of Area Limits in dB(A) Leq

Day Time Night Time

(A) Industrial area 75 70

(B) Commercial area 65 55

(C) Residential area 55 45

(D) Silence Zone 50 40

Note:

1. Day time shall mean from 6 a.m. and 10.0 p.m.

2. Night time shall mean from 10.0 p.m. and 6 a.m.





3. Silence zone is an area comprising not less than 100 meters around hospitals,

educational institutions, courts, religious places or any other area which is

declared as such by the competent authority.

4. Mixed categories of areas may be average as one of the four above mentioned

categories by the competent authority.

* dB(A) Leq denotes the time weighted average of the level of sound in decibels on scale A

which is relatable to human hearing.

A “decibel” is a unit in which noise is measured.

“A”, in dB(A) Leq, denotes the frequency weighting in the measurement of noise and

corresponds to frequency response characteristics of the human ear.

Leq: It is the energy mean of the noise level over a specified period.

Guidelines for permissible noise for industrial workers as laid down by Central Pollution

Control Board

Exposure time (in hr. per day) Limit in dB(A)

8 90

4 93

2 96

1 99

½ 102

¼ 105

1/8 108

1/16 111

1/32 114

2.2 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH:

Occupational health survey of staff and permanent workers will be undertaken once a

year to detect early incidence of diseases and for prompt remedial medical follow up in the

matter. Audiometry test for the workers will be done at regular interval for workers of the noise

prone area. Safety matters are also be reviewed periodically by safety in-charge.

2.3 LABORATORY SERVICES:

Monitoring will be carried out through external agencies.





3.0 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL COST ESTIMATE:

Various environmental control measures like provision of water sprinklers, greenbelt

plantation, monitoring of environmental parameters, etc., will be implemented as mentioned in

the mining plan. Expenses incurred towards environmental control measures are met from

revenue expenses.

The probable cost of annual recurring environmental control cost are calculated and

given below Table No – 3.

Table No – 3.

Environmental Control Cost

S.

No

Activity Capital cost

Rs. In lakhs

Recurring Cost

/Annum

Rs. In lakhs

1 Dust suppression 3.00 3.00

2 Monitoring of Environmental quality - 1.00

3 Green belt and afforestation - 1.00

4 Occupational Health & Hygiene 3.00 2.00

5 CSR activities budget, etc., - 5.00

6.00 12.0

Besides, For Panchayat level Biodiversity Management Committee 1 % of the profit will

be contributed to restore the ecosystem as per the direction given by the State Expert Appraisal

Committee, Kerala.

4.0 RISK ANALYSIS AND CONTROL MEASURES:

Risk assessment is a process whereby risks are analyzed, assessed and risk

management priorities are evaluated. It is defined as the characterization of the potential

adverse effect to human health & environment due to environmental hazards.

Objectives of risk assessment are :-

Identifying hazardous activities

Assessment of risk level and severity in different operations

Identification of control measures

Setting monitoring process

Reduce the impact of mishaps of all kinds

Reduce the inherent potential for major accidents





Methodology of Risk assessment:-

Collection of information & identification of hazard

Classify their severity and probability of occurrence

Identification of exposed risks

Assess the risk and risk rating based on

Probability

Exposure

Consequence

Prioritization of the risks

Implementation of control measures

Monitoring risk assessment

Evaluation and correction

Factors of risks involved due to human induced activities in connection with this quarry

operations are 1) removal of O.B/waste material and side burden 2) drilling 3) blasting 4)

excavation and 5) transportation.

Other risk factors due to natural activities are 1) fire 2) water inundation 3) electricity

and 4) natural calamities. For the various risks, likely to arise, as above, detailed analysis of

causes and control measures is given below:

S.No Factors Causes of risks Control measures

1 Removal of

waste / side

burden / Material

a) Bench may slide due to its

unconsolidated nature.

b) Vibration due to movement

of vehicles in the benches.

Over all bench slope angle will be

maintained optimally as per DGMS/ SEIAA

requirement.

Working Bench width will be more than the

bench height.

2 Drilling a) Due to high pressure of

compressed air hoses may

burst

b)Jack hammer rod may

break due to improper

maintenance of the rod

-Periodical preventive maintenance and

replacement of worn out accessories in the

compressor and drill equipment

- As per manufacturers recommendation

rod to be replaced and bits will be changed

3 Blasting a) Fly rock, ground vibration

and noise etc.,

- Burden and spacing will be kept optimum

on trial basis.






b) Improper charging of

explosives

- Explosive charge per delay will be

minimized.

- Delay detonators will be used

4 Excavation a) Hauling and loading

equipment are in such

proximity while excavation

b) Swinging of bucket over

the body of tipper

c) Driving of unauthorized

person

- Operator shall not operate the machine

when person & vehicles are in such

proximity

- Shall not swing the bucket over the cab

and operator leaves the machine after

ensuring the bucket is on ground

-Shall not allow any unauthorized person

to operate the machine by effective

supervision

5 Transportation a)Operating the vehicle “nose

to tail”

b) Overloading of material

c) While reversal & overtaking

of vehicle

d) Operator of truck leaving

his cabin when it is loaded.

- It will be ensured that all these causes

will be nullified by giving training to the

operators

- No over loading

-Audio visual reverse horn will be provided

-Speed governors is already provided

-Proper training will be given

6 Fire due to

electricity and Oil

a)Due to the short circuit of

cables & other electrical parts

b) Due to the leakage of

inflammable liquid like diesel,

oil etc.,

- Commutator & electrical parts shall be

cleaned frequently with the help of dry air

blower

- All fastening parts and places will be

tightened.

7 Water inundation a) Inrush of storm water due

to heavy rain

b) Unusual seepage of water

c)Sudden collapse of

peripheral bund due to

torrential pour

- Proper drainage arrangements will be

made to divert water from entering into the

mine pit

- Guards will keep a continuous watch on

water level and when touches danger

mark immediately inform to the mine

official.

- Work shall not be resumed except with

the prior permission of the Manager unless






all the working places thoroughly

examined by a competent person.

8 Natural

calamities

Unexpected happenings - The mine management is capable to deal

with the situation

5.0 CONCLUSION:

The quarry will brought about prosperity and improvements in physical and social

infrastructures in the area like:

Help in supply of stone aggregates and M-sand which is in good demand and

basic requirement for the construction sector.

Direct employment to about 18 persons

Indirect employment to more than 50 persons

Financial gains for the state and central governments, through collection of various

taxes like royalty, cess, etc.

Increase in General Awareness of the People.

Improvement of the General Living Standard of the People in the Vicinity

Overall Improvement in HDI (Human Development Index)

Growth of Allied Industries in the Area.

Improvement in Per Capita Income.

Providing certain facilties for the local schools and panchayats

In short, the proposed mining project will benefit this region in the fields of potential

employment opportunities, improved per capita income for local people, improving social

welfare facilities like infrastructural build-up, etc. Further continuation of the quarry operation

with more planned need based CSR activity by the proponent will definitely benefit the locals

more.

A meticulously well planned Environmental Management Plan, with various programme

schedules and timely execution objectives, as above, will ensure that the future environmental

quality in the area will be maintained within statutory limits.

The environmental management strategy as explained above will prove that industrial

growth, if properly planned with all environmental concerns and appropriate remedial measures

can go a long way to improve life pattern and living conditions of the local community around

the project.

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Documents

Feasibility report, Existing Environmental Scenario ...environmentclearance.nic.in/writereaddata/District/pfr/...Fighting System, Provision of System for minimizing Dust Emission,