FEB’ 2021 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

SRI EARLE VENKATA NAGABHUSAN RAO

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

M/s. VGR & COMPANY

Managing Partner: P. VenugopalD. No. 20/608, Koneti mitta village

Near ESRM School, Mula peta

Mining of Road Metal Primary Baseline Data Collected: March’ 2020 to May’ 2020

Approved ToR Lr. No: SEIAA/AP/NLR/MIN/01/2020/1609

Sector: 01

H.O:BlockPh: 0891-2755528, Fax: 0891

QCI NABET & NABL Accredited

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

SRI EARLE VENKATA NAGABHUSAN RAO

Mining of Road MetalPrimary Baseline D

Ap

Ph: 0891

QCI NABET & NABL Accredited

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SRI EARLE VENKATA NAGABHUSAN RAO – 13.504 Ha. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

OF

M/s. VGR & COMPANY (Mining of Road Metal)

Managing Partner: P. Venugopal ReddyD. No. 20/608, Koneti mitta village

Near ESRM School, Mula peta S.P.S.R Nellore

Andhra Pradesh Site Address

Lease Area: 19.222 Ha. Sy. No. 873/P

Vendodu (V), Gudur (M) S.P.S.R Nellore District, A.P

Production Capacity Mining of Road Metal - 80931 M3/Annum

Primary Baseline Data Collected: March’ 2020 to May’ 2020Approved ToR Lr. No: SEIAA/AP/NLR/MIN/01/2020/1609 – 169 Dated: 25.06.2020

Sector: 01 – Mining of Minerals, Cat –B

PREPARED BY

Block-B, B-1, IDA, Autonagar -12, Vishakapatnam 2755528, Fax: 0891-2755529, E-mail: [email protected]

Ph: 9440338628 QCI NABET & NABL Accredited & Recognized by MOEF&CC, New Delhi

NABET/EIA/1720/RA 0097 Dt: 26.07.2018 valid up to 15.04.2020NABL Accredited Dt: 08.05.2017 valid up to 07.05.2019MoEF Recognized Dt: 02.06.2016 valid up to 01.06.2021

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

OF

SRI EARLE VENKATA NAGABHUSAN RAO(Mining of Road Metal & Building Stone

Sri Earle Venkata Nagabhusan Rao, Lessee Nallaballi Village, Vepada Mandal,

Vizianagaram District, Andhra Pradesh – 535281

Site Address Lease Area: 13.504

Sy. No. 45 Pedadungada (V), Vepada

Vizianagaram District

Production CapacityMining of Road Metal & Building Stone

Primary Baseline Data Collected: NovemberApproved ToR Lr. No: SEIAA/AP/VZM/MIN/06/2020/1

Sector: 01 – Mining of Minerals, Cat

PREPARED BY

H.O:Block-B, B-1, IDA, Autonagar -12, Vishakapatnam Ph: 0891-2755528, Fax: 0891-2755529, E-mail: [email protected]

Ph: 9440338628

QCI NABET & NABL Accredited & Recognized by MOEF&CC, New Delhi

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Reddy

/Annum Primary Baseline Data Collected: March’ 2020 to May’ 2020

169 Dated: 25.06.2020

Vishakapatnam mail: [email protected]

& Recognized by MOEF&CC, New Delhi. NABET/EIA/1720/RA 0097 Dt: 26.07.2018 valid up to 15.04.2020

valid up to 07.05.2019 MoEF Recognized Dt: 02.06.2016 valid up to 01.06.2021

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

SRI EARLE VENKATA NAGABHUSAN RAO Building Stone)

Sri Earle Venkata Nagabhusan Rao, Lessee Nallaballi Village, Vepada Mandal,

Vizianagaram District, 535281

Ha.

Vepada (M) District, A.P

Production Capacity & Building Stone - 141340 m3/Annum

November’ 2020 to January’ 2021 /2020/1922-688 Dt: 02.12.2020

Mining of Minerals, Cat –B1

Vishakapatnam mail: [email protected]

& Recognized by MOEF&CC, New Delhi.


1.0 INTRODUCTION

Sri Earle Venkata Nagabhusan Rao has applied for grant of Road Metal & Building Stone

Quarry lease over an extent of 56.80 acres situated at Survey No: 45 of Pedadungada

Village & Vepada Mandal, Vizianagaram District, Andhra Pradesh on 19.09.2013.

The ADM&G, Vizianagaram has submitted proposals recommending for grant of quarry

lease for Road Metal & Building Stone over an extent of 13.504 Ha. in Sy. No. 45 of

Pedadungada Village & Vepada Mandal, Vizianagaram District for a period of 10 years

in favour of Sri Earle Venkata Nagabhusan Rao vide File No. 3430/Q/DDMG-

VZM/2019, dated 25.01.2020.

After careful examination of proposals of the ADM&G, Vizianagaram, the Department

of Mines & Geology, Vizianagaram has decided in principle grant a quarry lease for

Road Metal & Building Stone over an extent of 13.504 Ha. in Sy. No. 45 of Pedadungada

Village & Vepada Mandal, Vizianagaram District for a period of 10 years in favour of Sri

Earle Venkata Nagabhusan Rao subject to submission of Approved Mining Plan under

amended Rule 7A of Andhra Pradesh Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 1966 and also

submission of Environment Clearance from Ministry of Environment & Forests as per

Environment Impact Assessment Notification through S.O. 1533, dated 14.09.2006 and

Consent for Establishment & Consent for Operation obtained from A.P. Pollution Control

Board as per G.O. Ms. No. 53, Inds. & Com. (MI) Department, dated 27.02.2019 vide

Notice No. 497/Q/DDMG-VZM/2019, dated 19.05.2020.

The Mining plan was approved by Deputy Director of Mines & Geology, Vizianagaram

vide Letter No: 497/MP-VZM/2019, dated: 04.06.2020.

Presentation for TOR has been made before the SEAC committee under Category B2 at

par with B1 and the TOR order has been issued by SEIAA, Govt of Andhra Pradesh vide

Lr.No. SEIAA/AP/VZM/MIN/06/2020/1922-688 Dt: 02.12.2020. As per the TOR

baseline data has been prepared for one season i.e., non-monsoon season. The study area

consists of the core zone (lease area) and the buffer zone comprising area within 10 km

radius from the mine area.


In order to fulfill the further necessary requirements for obtaining the Environmental

Clearance for this mining activity, the proponent has initiated steps to carryout required

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study in and around the proposed mine lease

area.

This assessment is performed to identify the likely Environmental Impacts and based on

the findings; an effective Environmental Management Plan is in place as per the EIA

Notification 2006 general guidelines and the revised Model TOR outlined for Mining

projects. The standards set by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and the State

Pollution Control Board (SPCB) will be met and adhered to.

This study covers an area surrounding the project site with a radial distance of 10 km

from the proposed mining lease area. The baseline monitoring was carried out during the

Period of November, 2020 to January, 2021.

1.1 SALIENT FEATURES OF THE PROJECT SITE

The mine lease area falls under the Topo sheet No. 65 N/4 bearing following details:

Topo sheet No. : 65 N/4

Latitude : 18°00'48.64926"N to 18°00'55.75236"N

Longitude : 83°02'07.71893"E to 83°01'08.53592"E

Details about Project site:

Nature of the project Sri Earle Venkata Nagabhusan Rao

Mining of Road Metal & Building Stone

Size of the Project Maximum- 141340.00 m3/Annum

LOCATION OF PROJECT

District & State Vizianagaram District, Andhra Pradesh

Village & Mandal Pedadungada Village & Vepada Mandal

Land Availability 13.504 Ha.,

Nearest Village Dungada hamlet 0.095 km due North

Korikipalem Village at 0.35 km due southeast

Ownership Govt. Land

Toposheet No. 65N/4


GENERAL CLIMATIC CONDITIONS

Annual rainfall 1000 mm

Min and max temp. 25 C and 46 C

Avg. relative humidity 75%

Predominant wind direction SW and NE

HISTORICAL / IMPORTANT PLACES

Nearest human settlement Peda Dungada hamlet 0.095 km due North

Korikipalem Village at 0.35 km due southeast

Nearest Town Vepada at 4.47 km

Nearest railway station Lakkavarapukota Railway Station at 11.68 km

Archaeological /Historically Important Site

No historical movements exist in and around the quarry lease proposed area.

Infrastructure Facilities Hospitals, schools and community facilities are available at 4.0 km away from the mine site.

Reserve Forests Mariki Reserve Forest 0.84 km N

Peddakota Reserve Forest-6.31 km NW

Water Bodies Dry tank-1 -0.39 km NE

Vepada Cheruvu – 2.81 km NE

Raiwada Canal – 1.71 km S

Raiwada Reservoir – 4.46 km W

Vallipadu Cheruvu – 2.12 kms – SW

Sharada River – 6.12 kms – SW

Sharada Nadi – 5.29 kms – NW

Reddivani Cheruvu – 4.90 km - SW

Nagarayudu Cheruvu – 4.89 km – South

Erunayudu Cheruvu – 7.43 km - South

Tamara Gedda – 8.14 km – South

Argivani Gedda – 4.86 km – SE

Iska Gedda – 8.88 km – SW


TOPO MAP AROUND 10 KM RADIUS


1.2 DETAILS OF PRODUCTION

YEAR WISE PRODUCTION FOR ENSUING FIVE YEARS PERIOD

It is proposed to produce 654012.0 m3 of Road Metal & Building Stone aggregates

during first 5 years of plan period with an average annual production of 130802.4 m3.

Multiple benches of 6 m height and 3 m width will be developed during the plan

period as per MMR 1961. The applicant proposes to take up quarrying operations

from NE of the quarry lease applied area between the grids N 200-250 & W 550- E 50

and between the contour 117-102m to RL 90m. The excavation activity will be taken

up in entire quarry lease applied area and advances SW

YEAR WISE & SECTIONAL WISE PRODUCTION

YEAR WISE PRODUCTION

YEAR Section Sec.

Area m2 Cross sectional

Influence m Volume m3

1st Year

A-A1 622.0 74.0 46028.0

B-B1 1288.0 74.0 95312.0

Total 141340.0

2nd Year

A-A1 559.0 74.0 41366.0

B-B1 1047.0 74.0 77478.0

Total 118844.0

3rd Year

A-A1 707.0 74.0 52318.0

B-B1 1134.0 74.0 83916.0

Total 136234.0

4th Year

A-A1 720.0 74.0 53280.0

B-B1 1136.0 74.0 84064.0

Total 137344.0

5th Year

A-A1 623.0 74.0 46102.0

B-B1 1002.0 74.0 74148.0

Total 120250.0

GRAND TOTAL 654012.0

AVERAGE 130802.4

Mineable Reserves:

The deposit is found to be irregular in shape. Hence cross sectional method adopted

for estimation of Geological Reserves. Seven sections A-A1 to G-G1 were drawn at

equal distance perpendicular to the trend direction of the formation to estimate the


reserves. The cross sections were drawn perpendicular to the trend direction, the

cross sectional area of the individual sections are calculated to arrive at sectional

area, the area thus arrived is multiplied by the sectional influence of 74 m (average)

to arrive the volume of Road Metal & Building Stone. The reserves up to 12 m

below the surface are considered under proved category of reserves (up to RL 90 m).

Proved saleable Road Metal & Building Stone reserves arrived by taking 100% Road

Metal/Building Stone recovery from the proved rock mass.

Life of Mine:

S. No Description Volume (m3)

1. Geological Reserves 5307136.0

2. Blocked Reserves under 7.5 m Buffer zone 273446.0

3. Blocked Reserves under bench slopes 257294.0

4. Total Blocked Reserves (2+3) 530740.0

5. Mineable Reserves (1-4) 4776396.0

6. Extraction of market grade reserves @ 100% recovery 4776396.0

7. Average Annual Production 130802.4

Life of Mine 36.52 or say 37.0 years

1.3 MINING PROCESS

The mining operations are carrying out by opencast method with small scale

quarrying activities with jack hammer drilling and using rock breakers, by considering

mining parameters and the technical parameters like surface topography, rock

mechanism factors and quality variations, geo-technical aspects, required rate of

production and available resources etc. Road Metal & Building stone by nature it is

medium hard.

The operations will involve drilling, rock breakers and excavation by excavators and

directly loads into the tippers/tractors. The Road Metal & Building stone in the

applied area is exposed on the surface with sheet. Hence it is proposed to quarry the

sheet by open cast semi mechanized method by developing the multiple benches of

6m height and width of 3m @ 600 safety slopes will be maintained under Rules and

Regulations as per MMR 1961.


“No proposal for deep hole drilling and blasting for the quarrying plan period except

use of small dia jack hammer drill holes of 1-1.5 mtrs depth in 5-10 mtrs interval with

crack powder for quarrying and also manual/ mechanical breaking by using rock

breaker for stone aggregates”.

1.4 EXTENT OF MECHANIZATION

Road metal is medium hard will be excavated by jack hammer drilling and Blasting

using rock breakers. The operations involve drilling, using rock breakers &

excavation by excavators and directly load into the Tippers/Tractors.

1.5 PROPOSED MANPOWER

By this project many people will be benefited for their livelihood and get employment

in this remote area.

Employment Details

S. No Human Resource No’s

1 Mines foreman 1

2 Quarry supervisors 1

3 Mine watchman 1

4 Semi skilled 05

4 Labour for quarrying 12

Total 20

1.6 WATER SUPPLY

A total of approximately 12.5 KLD of fresh water is required for the proposed project

activity which will be met through water tankers. Out of the total quantity, 1.0 KLD

will be utilized for domestic purpose, 3.0 KLD will be used for wet jacket drilling and

4.0 KLD for Green belt development. Remaining 4.5 KLD of water is required for

dust suppression

1.7 BASELINE DATA

The study area covers an area of 10km radius around the proposed mining site. The

study includes detailed characterization of various Environmental components such as

Air, Water, noise, Land and Socio-Economic within the study area.

OBJECTIVES OF STUDY AREA


To assess the existing base line data of Air, Water, Noise, Land and Socio-

economic environment.

To evaluate the beneficial and adverse impacts of the proposed activity.

To prepare an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) detailing control

technologies and measures to be adopted for minimizing the impacts and

improving the Environmental Quality.

To predict the incremental levels of pollutants in the study area due to the

proposed mining activity.

To prepare post mining programme for monitoring and regulating Environmental

parameters.

1.7.1 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTINGS:

Air Environment:

To know the existing ambient air quality, Eight sampling stations with in Core and

buffer zone were identified and monitored for pollutants like, Particulate Matter – 10

(PM10), Particulate Matter – 2.5 (PM2.5), SO2, NOx and Free Silica. For this sampling

calibrated through samplers of PM2.5 & PM10 dust samplers.

The Ambient air quality measured at mine site and surrounding stations with in the

study zone showed the following maximum and minimum concentrations of the

pollutants-

It may be seen that all the parameters i.e., PM10, PM 2.5, SO2 and NOx are well within

the range of 24 hr average of National Ambient Air Quality Standards. Silica was also

monitored at all locations during the study period and was found to be Below

Detectable limit.

1.7.2 Noise Pollution:

The Leq day noise level at the proposed mine site is 55.8 dB (A) which is within the

standard limit of Industrial area i.e. ~75 dB (A). During night the Leq night noise

level is 45.2 dB (A) which is also within the night-time noise standard limit of 70.0

dB (A).

The noise levels ranges between 55.7 – 61.2 dB (A) during day time and 45.2 – 52.3

dB(A) during night time which is also within the standard limit for residential area.


1.7.3 Water Environment:

Ground water samples are collected from eight locations and surface water from two

locations. All these samples are free from colour and pollutants.

Summary of Ground water:

During the study period, the pH of the groundwater was found varying between

7.1 and 7.3. The pH values for all the samples collected in the study area during

study period were found to be within the acceptable limits.

The TDS of all the samples were below the permissible limit of 2000 mg/l.

The Chloride levels in the groundwater samples collected in the study area were

ranging from 101 – 142 mg/l

In the groundwater samples collected from the study area, the hardness was found

to be varying from 252 mg/l to 319 mg/l.

In the groundwater samples of study area the fluoride values were found to be

within a range of 0.43mg/l to 0.66 mg/l.

All the heavy metals in all samples were found to be below the permissible limits.

Summary of surface water:

pH of the surface water collected was neutral with pH ranging from 7.1 -7.3

TDS was found to be 204mg/l to 223mg/l. The tolerance limit of 1,500 mg/l as per

IS:2296

Total hardness was found to be 109mg/l to 128mg/l

Presence of Nitrate was recorded as 0.23mg/l to 0.26mg/l

DO was observed as 5.7mg/l to 6.9mg/l.

Total coliform in water was 560MPN/100ml to 620MPN/100ml. The likely source

of bacteriological contamination was due to the proximity to residential area

All the heavy metals were found to be within below detectable limits.

1.7.4 LAND ENVIRONMENT:

Soil survey was carried out at 5 locations to assess the soil characteristics which

include both physical and chemical details.

Land Use Pattern:


The total mine lease area is about 13.504 Ha. During the ensuing mining plan period

an area of 3.092 Ha of land will be brought under mining. Avenue plantation will be

developed along the approach road. It can be used for native species plantation at the

end of the mining activity. In addition the existing natural vegetation within the mine

buffer area will be preserved.

In the study area predominantly three crops are under cultivation i.e., Cashew, Mango

& Paddy. The region is predominantly rural and suburban.

1.7.5 FLORA & FAUNA:

No endangered species are found in the study area. No schedule – I species are found

within 10km radius from the proposed project site.

1.7.6 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT:

The operation of the proposed mining activity could result in elevation of living

standards of the people in nearby villages as it will generate work for the unemployed

and further will result in the upliftment of their socio-economic status. The

Management of Sri Earle Venkata Nagabhusan Rao has proposed to give preference

to local people for recruitment of personal for mining operation. Therefore the impact

on socio-economic Environment could be beneficial.

1.8 RECLAMATION & REHABILITATION

The total mine lease area is about 13.504 Ha. During the ensuing mining plan period

an area of 3.092 Ha of land will be brought under mining. After removal of mineral

the resulting ground surface will be developed with plantation for land stabilization.

At the end of land reclamation the area can be used as animal grazing field. Avenue

plantation will be developed along the approach road. It can be used for native species

plantation at the end of the mining activity.

1.9 PROJECT SCHEDULE AND COST ESTIMATES

The project cost is about 133.0 Lakhs and EMP capital cost Rs. 9.0 Lakhs and

recurring cost of Rs 6.3 Lakhs/annum.

1.10 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN


The Environment Management Plan envisaged for this mining activity is described

here under with a strong commitment to follow best environmental practices to reduce

the negative implication to make this project a sustainable development endeavor.

Environment Management Plan (EMP) is required to ensure sustainable development

in the study area of the Mine Lease Area.

Air Environment:

Mitigation measures proposed to maintain the air quality are as follows:

Regular water sprinkling to suppress the dust on haul roads, service roads and

mining face by truck mounted water tankers.

Grading of haul roads, service roads time to time, to remove the accumulated dusty

material will be done.

Development of Green belt all around Plant and along mining area boundary.

Periodical monitoring of air quality to take steps to control the pollutants.

Noise Environment

There will be intermittent noise levels due to vehicular movement and trucks loading.

However the impact of noise on the surrounding area is likely to be minimal and

appropriate mitigation measures will be adopted accordingly.

Control Measures

The Management Plan for controlling noise pollution is envisaged as follows.

Selection of suitable machinery and equipment,

Proper mounting of equipment,

Providing noise insulation/padding wherever practicable and

Machinery will be fitted with properly designed noise acoustic silencers.

Proper maintenance and periodic lubrication of noise generating parts of the

machines.

Provision of thick plantation in and around the mine is planned in order to reduce

the noise and prevent it from reaching to surrounding habitation area.

Water Environment

There will not be any waste water generation except domestic waste water, therefore

no post waste water monitoring required.

Water Pollution Management


There are no perennial or seasonal streams in the core zone. However Channels

and bunds would be constructed and maintained to avoid any erosion and

contamination.

The mine pit water collected due to rains will be utilized for water spraying on the

haul roads and for watering plantation.

This water will be harvested for utilization in plantation watering, spraying on the

haulage roads and mineral and waste dumps.

1.11 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY

The company management shall give preference to local people through both direct

and indirect employment.

It will provide ample opportunity to the locals to up-lift their living standards by

organizing events that propagate mutual benefits to all, such as health camps,

awareness campaigns, donations to poorer sections of society and downtrodden.

Educational needs of the region will be improved by encouraging the workers to

allow their children to attend schools.

Sufficient funds shall be allocated for these and other emergency needs.

Adequate supply of potable water to the workers will be made during the working

hrs.

The mines department will supervise the safe working of the contractor and their

employees. The working personnel will be provided with face masks, ear plugs,

safety helmets and goggles in order to reduce health hazards.

The proponent will provide all necessary provisions stipulated under the Mines Act.

In addition a Safety committee will be formed and manned by equal participants from

Management and Workers.

Personnel Protection Equipment (PPE) will be issued to each worker. Other safety

equipments shall be used according to the nature of job involved.

1.12 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING

Regular monitoring of various Environmental parameters shall be carried out to

ascertain the following points,

Status of air, noise, water, land pollution within the mining activity and in its

vicinity;


Generate data for predictive or corrective purpose in respect of environmental; and

To assess and monitor Environmental impacts periodically.

1.13 SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT

The management firmly believes in the concept of safety and environmentally

sustainable growth. The authorities and staff are very much concern in

Environmental issues.

The management is going to develop scientifically designed green belt around the

premises to mitigate air and noise pollution impacts on the surroundings.

The management proposed to monitor ambient air as per APPCB guidelines.

All the employees will be provided with personnel protective equipment

The management will provide safety training to all employees periodically and

regularly.

1.14 CONCLUSION

The management of Sri Earle Venkata Nagabhusan Rao Road Metal and Building

Stone mine will be committed to meet all stringent norms and to safe guard

environment.

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