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Tembeachem Dongor Iron and Manganese Ore Mine Sri. Jairam B.
Neugui
Foreword
Sri. Jairam B. Neugui operates Tembeachem Dongor Iron and Manganese Ore Mine in an
area of 99.3700 Ha in Maina, Cavorem villages of Quepem Taluka and in Rivona Village
of Sanguem Taluka in south Goa district of Goa state with Title concession number 59 of
3/09/1951.
In order to assess the potential impacts arising out of the production of 0.2 Million
Tonnes of Iron Ore, Sri. Jairam B. Neugui retained Bhagavathi Ana Labs Ltd.,
Hyderabad to undertake “Rapid Environmental Impact Assessment (REIA)”
for various environmental components and to delineate Environmental
Management Plan to minimize the adverse impacts, if any.
The baseline data monitored in pre-monsoon season 2006 for air, noise, water,
land, biological and socio-economic components of environment has formed the
basis for identification, prediction and evaluation of potential impacts. An
Environmental Management Plan to mitigate adverse impacts has also been
delineated in this REIA report.
The co-operation and assistance rendered by the staff of Tembeachem Dongor

Iron and Manganese Ore Mine in the preparation of this report is gratefully
acknowledged.
M/s. Bhagavathi Ana Labs Ltd. Hyderabad. 1.1

Tembeachem Dongor Iron and Manganese Ore Mine Sri. Jairam B. Neugui
Contents
Chapter Titl Page

- No e No
1 Introduction 1.1
2 Project Description 2.1
3 Environment Description 3.1
4 Environmental Impacts Assessment 4.1
5 Environment Management Plan 5.1
Annexures
Air
Noise
Water
Soil
CHAPTER 1

Introduction
Introduction
Tembeachem Dongor Iron and Manganese Ore Mine
This mining concession was granted to Mr. Jairam B. Neugui in 1951 for an area
of 99.3700 Ha in Maina, Cavorem villages of Quepem Taluka and in Rivona
Village of Sanguem Taluka in south Goa district of Goa state. Title concession
number T.C. No. 59 of 3/09/1951.
Location
Latitude: N 150 07’ 43”. 56
Longitude: E 740 05’ 07”. 56
Area Details
Survey Nos. Area in Ha. Ownership Village Taluka
168 (Part) 48.2130 Private Rivona Sanguem
7 (Part) 0.5000 Private Maina Quepem
66 (Part) 22.2370 Forest Maina Quepem
67 (Part) 10.9100 Private Maina Quepem
34 0.2700 Private Cavorem Quepem
Total 99.3700
Lease area- 99.3700 hectares. Out of this 22.2370 Ha are in forest and 77.1330
Ha, in private area.
Access
Road
The public tar road connecting Pirla-Quepem forms the Western lease boundary
at Maina Village.

This can also be accessed either from Margao or from Sanvordem via Quepem,
on the road leading to Cavorem, Maina, Pirla Villages. This road forms the
Western lease boundary at Maina Village.
Rail
The nearest railway line is at Sanvordem (Curchorem) at a distance of about 22
kms.
Particulars of Approvals
Topography
It is a hilly region area having highest altitude in the Central part of the lease area
forming two hillocks sloping due Eastern, Northern and Southern side and
gradually falling in the western part of the lease attaining a flat topography in the
North East. From the centre of the lease a small valley is formed through which a
seasonal nala is formed and rain water flowing through this valley from West to
East. In general the entire area is sloping in all the directions due west and south.
The Western lease boundary forms the part of the public road connecting Pirla to
Quepem. Nallah is formed, outside the lease area
The rainwater flows along the hill slopes and in the Eastern part water flows in
the valley portion then it passes through the adjoining lease area and ultimately
joins the main nala situated in the East.
Proponent Details
Name of applicant : Shri. Dinar Tarcar
Attorney for the Legal heirs of Jairam B. Neugui
Address : Minescape, Sea-View Bldg.,

Campal, Panaji – Goa
Phone No. : 0832-2227827

Boundary
The area is surrounded by other mining leases are as under.
North :Same owner
South :Free area/Timblo/GNA
East :M/s. Simois
West :Xec Mohammad and V. Cadnekar
Salient Features of the Study Area

District & State South Goa, Goa
Taluka Sanguem
Maina, Cavorem villages of Quepem Taluka and in
Villages
Rivona Village
Survey Numbers 168 (Part), 7 (Part), 66 (Part), 67 (Part), 34, 35, 36
Mine Lease Area 99.3700 Ha
Hilly region area having highest altitude in the
Nature of the Area
Central part of the lease area.
Maximum Temperature 35° C
Minimum Temperature 23° C
Annual Rainfall 4200mm per annum
Wind Pattern during study period (Pre
W, NW.
monsoon 2006)
Road Connectivity The public tar road connecting Pirla-Quepem
forms the Western lease boundary at Maina
Village
The nearest railway line is at Sanvordem
Rail Connectivity
(Curchorem) at a distance of about 22 kms.
Airport Dabolim
Archaeological/Historical/Ancient
None within 10 Km radius study area
Monuments within 10 km area
1.Mine Lease of M/s.Dempo 2. Mine Lease of Agarwal
3. Mine Lease of Damu Naik 4. Mine Lease of Palandikar.
Other Mines In study area
5. Mine Lease of Gaffur
6. Mine Lease of Hero Bambo Gouns
Names and distance of the national park,
sanctuary Biosphere reserve, Tiger Netravali wild life Sanctuary 7.2 Km
Reserve, Elephant reserve, Forest Salauli Dam within 10 Km.
(RF/PF/Unclassified)
CHAPTER 2
Project Description
The Project
To produce Iron and Manganese ore Tembeachem Dongor mine
Need for the project

The proponent wants to produce both iron at an average of three lakh tons
per annum and manganese at 500 tons per annum.
Geology
Except for a narrow strip on the Northeastern border of Goa, which is covered by
the Deccan trap of upper cretaceous to lower Eocean age, the rest of the area is
covered by the rocks of Precambrian age. These rocks have undergone
lateritisation to varying degree during the recent to sub recent times. The iron
and manganese ore deposits are confined to the pink phyllites horizon which has
a wide distribution. It occurs from one end of Goa to another over a length of
about 95kms. This entire limb of phyllite constitutes the western limb of the
synclinal fold. Generally at the surface the deposits consists of hard lumpy ore
followed at depth by friable and powdery ore. The presence of workable
quantity of powdery ore at depth is seen to be directly related to the quality of
the lumpy ore at the surface and the percentage of recovery of ore in the lumpy
ore zone. When the lumpy ore is rich in iron content and fairly free from laterite
intercalations, there is a sizable quantity of good grade powdery ore at depth. If,
however the lumpy ore is admixed with considerable proportions of laterite, the
powdery ore is limited in quantity and the grade is also lower. When the lumpy
ore is of low-grade the powdery ore is absent or is earthy and low grade.

Local Mine Geology

Number of prospecting holes show the mineralization of iron ore is restricted to
the top most flat area in the centre of the lease due West. The manganese ore
belt is also running parallel to the iron ore belt towards west of iron ore belt. Rest
of the area due North East is barren. All these deposits of iron ore located in
private area in the lease. Iron ore deposits are also seen in adjoining leases of
M/s G.N. Agarwal, In the South and In M/s Dempo’s mine in the East.
The iron ore shows the strike almost NW - SE and dipping due NE forming an
anticline. The lithological units are as under
Laterite
Low grade Iron Ore / Manganese ore
Powdery iron ore
Limonitic clay
Manganiferrous clay
Silica / Silicious ore
Exploration and Proposed Exploration

Totally 40% area has been explored and the remaining area will be covered in
the first 5 year by drilling about 30 holes of 40mts depth each. Further
prospecting holes will be drilled in the coordinates between
Latitude – N – 800 to N – 1100
Longitude – W – 300 to E - 100
Totally 36 non core holes are drilled with a total meterage of 1263 Mts. in proving
the deposits in part of the lease area.

Reserves
The reserves are categorized as per UNFC code and are put under 111 and 222.
The following reserves are only in 40% of the lease area. Rest of the lease will
be proved later.
Proved in Tonnes-UNFC 111 Iron ore – Private area 08,09,470
Probable Tonnes-UNFC 222 Iron ore – Private area 05,06,142
Total 13,15,612
Possible Tonnes –UNFC 333 Manganese ore-5000
Conceptual Mining Plan

The total proved reserves of Iron ore in the 40% of the lease area are around
8,00,000 Tonnes and Manganese ore deposits are around 5000 tonnes.
Expected Production And Life Of Mine

At the proposed rate of production, the life of the mine is expected to be around 5
years. Life of the mine may increase when total area is explored.
Ultimate Pit Size

The ultimate pit limit position only for the reserves proved so far and dumping
area in the lease area. The overall size of the pit will be 340x260x40 m and size
of the dump will be 260x240x30 m
Ultimate Capacity Of The Dump

The capacity of the dump is around 30 lakhs tones, which is more than sufficient
for the total reserves proved / will be proved.
Final Slope Angle Adopted

The formations are hard laterites in nature, it is proposed to keep the bench
height at 7mts and also the bench width at 7mts slanting maintaining an over

all slope of 41 degrees in hard formations and about 30 degrees in soft / friable
zones.
Mining
Working for iron ore was not done in the lease area in the past. Only manganese ore was
being mined as evident from the old workings. As a result there are approach roads
within the lease area. The proposed method of working for iron ore is opencast
mechanized mining considering various technical parameters like surface topography
quality variations geotechnical aspects, required rate of production and available
resources etc, it is proposed to work this deposit by adopting 7 m high benches and with
an ultimate pit slope of 41 degrees since the formations are hard enough to hold the
benches intact.
The width of the benches will not be less than the height of the benches. It is
planned to produce up to 2,00,000 tones per year from the year 2007-2008.
Proposed Method
The proposed method of working for iron ore is opencast mechanized mining
Blasting
Ripper dozer is extensively used to remove hard laterite capping, hence drilling
and blasting is avoided.
Loading and Hauling

Loading of the mineral will be done by excavators and loaders in the ore zone
also as well as in the overburden zone along with Ripper dozer working. For
hauling 10 tonne tippers are used for both ore and rejection materials. Hired
trucks will be used to transport ore to the riverside loading points/beneficiation
sites of the buyers, located at 22km/8km from mines at Sanvordem / Caurem.
The rejects will be dumped on a barren ground selected for waste dumping in the
North East portion of the lease area.

Development and Production Details
Over-burden in ROM in Ore to over- Levels in

Year
tonnes tonnes burden ratio Mts.
2007-2008 5,00,000 75,000 1:6.6 107
2008-2009 4,00,000 1,00,000 1:4.0 100
2009-2010 3,00,000 1,25,000 1:2.4 93
2010-2011 2,00,000 1,90,000 1:1.0 86
2011-2012 1,00,000 2,99,000 1:0.33 79
7,89,000
Total 15,00,000 1:1.9
+58% Fe
Extent of Mechanization
Mining is carried out by open cast method by deploying heavy earthmoving
machinery. Ripper dozer is extensively used to remove hard laterite cappings,
hence drilling blasting is avoided. Combination of excavator, wheel loader and
dumpers are deployed for overburden and ROM handling. By considering the
safety parameter of excavators the height of benches are kept at 7 mts and the
width of benches not less than the height. Ramps are formed to go down from
one bench to another keeping the road gradient at 1:16.
Size/capacit Avg. Handling

Sr.No Type Nos Make HP
y per hour
1 Ripper Dozer 01 D9 D-9 cat 400 T 443

2 Excavator 01 0.9 Cu.Mt. L&T 400T 160
3 Tippers 20 10T Tata 80
Front end
4 01 2010 Hindustan 200T 108
loader
5 Water Tanker 01 10T Total 80
Handling of Waste & Sub-Grade Mineral

The area to be developed for extraction of ore is hard rocky area devoid of any
soil. It is planned to send ROM directly to the buyers, no mineral rejects are

generated. The overburden wastes will be dumped on the place selected for
dumping in the lease area. This area is barren and being a valley portion it will
accommodate all the wastes. The quantities of over burden expected are around
– 15,00,000 Tonnes.
On an average about a 3.0 lakhs will be handled annually. Wastes are taken
from the working pit to the dumping site by tippers. Initially the height of the dump
will be kept at around 30 m. Once the entire area covers with dump then the
second layer of dump will be taken up with terrace arrangement. Keeping the
height at 30 m. The maximum height of the dump will be kept within 30 m.
dumping will be made step by step.
Dump Plot
The area chosen for disposal of waste is located within the lease area in private
land falling in North Eastern side of the lease area. It is being barren
and having capacity to hold about 3 million Tonnes of waste. It is
located at a distance of about 0.5 km from the pit area.
Mine Drainage
As per the boreholes drilled in the area water table is not encountered upto 50 m
depth.
Workings are expected to remain above water table in the entire mine operation
period.
Use Of The Mineral

The entire ore produced will be sold to the exporters locally for export purpose.
Site Services
At present this mine is kept idle as such there are no services. Once it starts,
office rest shelter will be constructed. The staff will stay in the nearby villages
either in Maina, Pirla, Quepem or Tilamol.

Employment Potential
For the operations planned in this mine the minimum requirement of staff will be
as under.
Manager/Mining Engineer 1
Geologist (Part Time) 1
Mine foreman 1
Mech. Engineer (Part Time) 1
Mine mate 1
Skilled Operator 3
Mechanics 1
Semiskilled helpers 3
Supervisor 1
Clerk 1
Storekeeper 1
Unskilled labourers 5
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Total 20
CHAPTER 3
Environmental Description
Study Area
Tembeachem Dongor Iron and Manganese ore mine is located in Maina,
Cavorem villages of Quepem Taluka and in Rivona Village of Sanguem Taluka in
south Goa district of Goa state.

Study Period
Study was conducted in pre-monsoon of 2006.
Climatic Conditions
Three main seasons like summer, winter and rainy seasons are seen in the area. Usually the pre-monsoon season is
between March to May and monsoon season is between June to August and post monsoon season is from September to
November. Winter season December to February. The temperatures variations are not much between the seasons.
In Pre-monsoon - 280 to 360C
In Monsoon season – 250 to 300C
In post- monsoon—260 to 330C
In winter – 180 to 280C
Scope and Methodology

The scope & objective of the study is to foresee the potential environmental
problems that would arise out of the mining activities and suggest the
methods to mitigate the impact on the Environment. The study includes detail
characterization of various environmental components like air, noise, water,
land and socio-economics within an area of 10 km radius around the mine
lease area.
Objectives of the Study
Literature review that includes identification of relevant data and articles from
various publications, various government agencies and other sources;
 Collection of available secondary data
 Environmental monitoring so as to establish the baseline environmental
status of the study area
 Identify various existing pollution loads due to industrial and domestic
activities in the ambient zone
 Prediction of impacts on environmental attributes
 Evaluate the predicted impacts on the various environmental attributes in the
study area by using scientifically developed and widely accepted
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Methodologies

 Preparation an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) outlining the

measures for improving the environmental quality
 Identify critical environmental attributes required to be monitored
Methodology of EIA
Environmental Impact Assessment study has been conducted within an area of
10 km radius around the mining lease area. The various steps involved in the
study for a particular project are divided into three following phases.
 Identification of significant environmental parameters and
assessing the status within the study area
 Prediction of Impacts envisaged due to proposed scheme on
various environmental parameters
 Evaluation of impacts after superimposing the predicted scenario
over the baseline scenario to prepare Environmental Management
Plan
Accordingly, field studies were carried out during the study period to
establish the existing conditions.
The Approach
To determine the magnitude of significant potential impacts and to ensure that
the environmental considerations are given adequate weightage a preliminary
environmental screening was carried out. The environmental screening was
based on the available secondary data supplemented by regular field visits.
During screening, significant environmental issues were examined for all the
alternatives. Primary and secondary data were collected to describe the existing
environmental set-up.
The work carried out is briefly reported below
Air Environment
The study on air environment broadly covers the following
 Determination of Impact Zone and developing a monitoring network (using
screening model and available meteorological data)

 Monitoring the existing status of ambient air quality within the impacted
region of the mine site
 Monitoring site-specific meteorological data viz. wind speed & direction,
humidity, ambient temperature etc.,
 Estimation of quantities of air emissions including fugitive emissions from
the mine area
 Identification, quantification and evaluation of other potential emissions
including those of vehicles within the study area and estimation of
cumulative effects
 Prediction of changes in the ambient air quality due to point, line and area
source emissions through appropriate air quality models
 Evaluation of adequacy of the pollution control measures
 Delineation of mitigation measures at source and pathways
The prevailing ambient air quality status of the study region was assessed
through a network of ambient air-monitoring stations during Pre-monsoon season
2006. The monitoring stations have been selected in accordance with the
Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF) guidelines applicable pertaining to IS
– 5182 (Part-14), 1985, past meteorological data and the surrounding land use
pattern.
Different pollution parameters viz. Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM),

Respirable Suspended Particulate Matter (RSPM), Sulphur Dioxide (SO2),
Oxides of Nitrogen (NOX) Hydrocarbons (HC) and Carbon Monoxide (CO) were
measured for representing the baseline status of ambient air quality within the
study region. High Volume Samplers and Respirable Dust Samplers have been
used for continuous monitoring of these parameters except HC & CO.
Micro-meteorological parameters like wind speed & direction were continuously

recorded using an automatic weather station during study period. The recorded
data were used to determine predominant meteorological conditions, which are

useful in characterizing the baseline air quality status and in prediction of impacts
on air environment.
Noise Environment
Noise is generated by many activities associated with mining. Noise pollution
survey has been carried out in the study area to assess the impacts of the mining
activities. Noise level surveys were carried out in and around the mine lease
area. Spot Noise Levels (A-weighted) were measured using a Portable Noise
Level Meter
The study of noise environment broadly covers the following:
 Monitoring the present status of noise levels within the study area and
prediction of future noise levels resulting from the increase in production
and other related activities including increase in vehicular movement etc.,
 Identification of impacts due to any anticipated rise in noise levels on the
surrounding environment
 Recommendations on mitigation measures for noise pollution
Water Environment
The study on water environment broadly covers following:
 Study of existing ground and surface water resources with respect to
quality & quantity within the study area
 The parameters of prime importance selected under physico-chemical
characteristics were estimated to describe the baseline environmental
status of the water resources during winter season.
Land Environment
The study on land environment broadly covers following:
 Studies on soil characteristics, existing land use and topography,
landscape and drainage pattern within the study area
 Estimation of impacts of mining on land use, landscape etc
 Estimation and characterization of solid waste, disposal methods and
delineation of management options

 Estimation of impacts of mining on the agricultural lands in the vicinity
Biological Environment
The study on Biological environment broadly covers following:
 Data on flora & fauna within core zone and as well as buffer zone
 Evaluation of impacts & habitat disturbances due to mining activities etc
 Delineation of mitigation / conservational measures to prevent and / or
reduce the damage
Socio-economic Environment
The study on socio-economic environment broadly covers following:
 Collection of demographic and related socio-economic data
 Collection of epidemiological data
 Projection of anticipated changes in the socio-economic and health due to mining
and mine related activities including traffic congestion and delineation of
measures to minimize adverse impacts
 Assessment of impacts on significant historical, cultural and archaeological
sites/places
 Assessment of economic benefits arising out of the project
Environmental Attributes & Frequency of Monitoring
Attribute Parameters Frequency of Monitoring

24 hourly samples for SPM & RPM
Ambient Air SPM, RPM, SO2, NOx, HC and 8 hourly samples averaged to 24
Quality & CO hours for SO2 and NOx twice a week
during study period
Surface Continuous monitoring
Surface: Wind Speed,
station for entire study period on
direction, temperature,
Meteorology hourly basis and also data
relative humidity and
collection from secondary
rainfall
sources.
Physical, Chemical and
Water Quality Bacteriological Once during the study season
Parameters

Through field visit during the

Ecology Existing Flora and Fauna study period and substantiated
through secondary sources.
Hourly observations for 24 hours
Noise Levels Noise levels in db (A)
per location.
Parameters related to
Soil
agricultural and Once during the season.
Characteristics
afforestation potential
Trend of land use change Data from various Government
Land Use
for different categories agencies
Socio-economic
characteristics, labour
Socio-economic force characteristics,
(Census Handbooks, 2001).
aspects population statistics and
existing amenities in the
study area.
Baseline Environment
Meteorology
On site monitoring was undertaken for various meteorological variables in order
to generate site-specific data. The data generated is computed to obtain wind
roses of the area.
Hourly average, maximum and minimum values of wind speed, direction, relative
humidity and temperature were recorded continuously for 24-Hrs duration.
Assessment
Predominant wind direction in the pre monsoon season of 2006 was from West
and Northwest direction. Average wind speed 2.26 m/s.
Relative humidity ranges from 25% to 98% and average is 75%. Minimum 25 0C
and
Maximum temperature is 360C.

Wind Rose

NORTH
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
WEST EAST
WIND SPEED
(m/s)
>= 9.0
8.0 - 9.0
7.0 - 8.0
6.0 - 7.0
SOUTH 5.0 - 6.0

4.0 - 5.0
3.0 - 4.0
2.0 - 3.0
1.0 - 2.0
Calms: 26.63%
Air Environment
The Ambient Air Quality with respect to the study zone of 10 km radius around
mine site forms the baseline information.

The scenario of the existing Ambient Air Quality in the study region has been
assessed through a network of 8 Ambient Air Quality locations. The design of
monitoring network in the air quality surveillance program was based on the
following considerations.
 Topography / Terrain of the study area
 Human Settlements
 Wind pattern
 Health status
 Representation of Regional Background levels
 Accessibility of monitoring site
 Resource Availability
Pre-calibrated R.D. Samplers & High Volume Samplers have been used for
monitoring the existing AAQ status.
Maximum, Minimum, Average and Percentile values have been computed from
the raw data collected at all individual sampling stations to represent the Ambient
Air Quality Status.
The Ambient Air Quality studies were carried out during pre monsoon season of
2006. The significant parameters viz., Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM),
Respirable Particulate Matter (RPM), Sulphur dioxide (SO2), Oxides of Nitrogen
(NOx) and Carbon monoxide (CO) were monitored in the core and buffer zones.
The data thus obtained is considered for preparing this report.
Ambient Air Quality Locations

Name of Sampling Direction w.r.t

Code
Location Mines
Core Zone
A-1 Working Area --
A-2 Haulage Road --
Buffer Zone
A-3 Colomba NE
A-4 Rivona N
A-5 Cavorem NW
A-6 Vellavada SW
A-7 Maina S
A-8 Gankerwada SE
The sampling stations were located both in core zone and buffer zone. The R.D /
High-volume air sampler was placed at a height of 1.5 m above the ground level.
This station was selected to assess present pollution level due to mining and
allied activities. The observed levels of SPM, RPM, SO2, NOx and CO collected
during summer- 2006.
Analysis of Baseline Concentrations
The Ambient Air Quality levels in the study area are summarized below.
Units: µg / m3
SPM RPM SO2 NOX
Core Zone 97.0-131.0 23.2-47.9 3.6-6.7 8.4-13.2
Standard 500 250 120 120
Buffer Zone 88.0-133.0 22.2-47.5 3.6-6.6 9.3-13.4

Standard 200 100 80 80
HC & CO values at all location in core and buffer zone are found to be <1 ppm

The table shows values range in the respective parameter taken in the air
pollution. The ambient air quality observed during the study period is well within
the prescribed National Ambient Air Quality Standards.
Noise Environment
The physical description of sound concerns its loudness as a function of
frequency. Noise in general is an unwanted sound, which is composed of many
frequency components of various loudness distributed over the audible frequency
range. Sound Pressure Levels (SPL’s) are measured in decibels on the A-
weighted scale, dB (A), where the A-weighting scheme accounts for the
sensitivities of the human ear over the audio spectrum.
Reconnaissance Survey and Identification of Sampling Locations

A preliminary reconnaissance survey was undertaken to identify the major noise
generating sources in the area. The noise at different noise generating sources
based on the mining activities, commercial activities, traffic, etc have been
identified. The noise monitoring has been conducted at all the identified location
in the study area during the study period.
Measured noise levels, displayed, as a function of time, is useful for describing

the acoustical climate of the community. Noise levels recorded at each station
with a time interval of about 60 minutes are computed for equivalent noise levels.
Equivalent noise level is a single number descriptor for describing time varying
noise levels. The equivalent noise level is defined mathematically as
Leq = 10 Log L / T∑ (10Ln/10)

Where
L = Sound pressure level at function of time dB (A)
T = Time interval of observation

Noise levels during the night time generally drop, therefore to compute
Equivalent noise levels for the night time, noise levels are increased by 10 dB (A)
as the night time high noise levels are judged more annoying compared to the
day time.
Noise levels at a particular station are represented as Day-Night equivalents

(Ldn). Day Night equivalent is the single number index designed to rate
environmental noise on daily / 24 hourly basis.
Mathematically Ldn is given by

Ldn = 10 Log { 1/24 (15 x 10(Ld/10) + 9 x 10(Ln+10) /10)}
Where
Ld = A weighed equivalent for day time period (6am-9 pm)
Ln = A weighed equivalent for night time period (9 pm to 6 am)
Assessment Of Noise Levels

The main objective of noise level assessment is to identify all the sources
acceptable and unacceptable to study region. The acoustical environment varies
dynamically in magnitude and character throughout most communities. The noise
level variation can be temporal, spectral and spatial. The maximum impact of
noise is felt on urban areas, which is mostly due to the commercial / mining
activities and vehicular movement during peak hours of the day.
The assessment of noise pollution in the study area has been carried out keeping
the above said considerations. The existing status of noise levels within the study
zone, has been undertaken through reconnaissance, identification of existing
noise sources, land use pattern for monitoring of baseline noise levels.
Sources Of Noise
Typical considerations in environmental noise assessment can be divided into
two separate categories, one related to noise sources and other related to

potential receivers. Two quantities are needed to describe completely the

strength of the source i.e.
 Sound Power Levels
 Directivity
Sound Power levels measure the total sound power radiated by the source in all
directions and directivity is a measure of the difference in radiation with direction.
The concept of sound power level and directivity index makes it possible to
calculate the sound pressure level (SPL) created by source.
The impact of noise sources on surrounding community depends on:

Characteristics of noise sources (instantaneous, intermittent or continuous in
nature). It is well known that a steady noise is not as annoying as one that is
continuously varying in loudness.
The time of day at which noise occurs, for example, loud noise levels at night in
residential areas are not acceptable because of sleep disturbance.
The location of the noise source, with respect to noise sensitive land use, which
determines the loudness and period of noise exposure.
The environmental impact of noise can have several effects varying from Noise
Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) to annoyance depending on loudness of noise
levels. Taking into consideration the various factors carries out the Environmental
Impacts of noise from the plant activities:
 Potential damage to hearing
 Potential physiological responses
 Annoyance
 General community responses

Noise Quality Locations
Direction w.r.t
Code Name of Sampling Location
Mines
Core Zone
N-1 Working Area --
N-2 Haulage Road --
Buffer Zone
N-3 Colomba NE
N-4 Rivona N
N-5 Cavorem NW
N-6 Vellavada SW
N-7 Maina S
N-8 Gankerwada SE
Noise Levels during Study Period

N1 N2 N3 N4 N5 N6 N7 N8
Lmin 40.1 40.2 39.1 40.1 39.5 38.9 38.3 39.3
Lmax 59.7 62.9 54.7 59.2 56.2 56.3 56.8 56.8
Ld 51.5 51.9 49.9 51.1 50.9 50.8 50.8 51.1
Ln 51.7 52.1 50.7 51.8 51.9 51.7 51.7 52.2
Ldn 51.6 51.9 50.2 51.4 51.3 51.1 51.2 51.5
L Min Minimum Noise Level Ld Day Equivalents

Recorded
Ln Night Equivalents
L Max Maximum Noise Level Ldn Day-Night
Recorded Equivalents
It is observed that the noise values obtained were within the prescribed Ambient
Air Quality Standards with respect to Noise.
Water Quality
Assessment of baseline data on water quality includes

• Identification of surface water sources

• Identification of ground water sources
• Collection of water samples
• Analyzing water samples collected for physico-chemical and
biological parameters
The details of the above are presented below

Water samples were collected from the available ground water, surface water
and mine pit water sources and have been analysed to quantify the quality of
water and any impacts on the quality of water due to the mining activities. The
sampling locations and the water quality at the selected stations are presented in
the following pages.
Surface Water
There is no surface water body with in the lease area. River Paroda falls within the buffer
zone.
Source of
S. No Code Name of Sampling Station
water
1 SW1 River Paoda Up Stream Surface Water
2 SW2 River Paroda Down Stream Surface Water
Ground Water
Details of Ground Water Quality Locations

Name of Sampling Source of

S. No Code
Station water
1 GW1 Colomba Well
2 GW2 Rivona Well
3 GW3 Cavorem Well
4 GW4 Vellavada Well
5 GW5 Maina Well
6 GW6 Gankerwada Well
Soil Quality
The normal mineral composition of plants is altered by alteration in soil condition.
Soil could well represent the topsoil cover, which is rich in nutrient content.
Three locations were selected for analyzing the soil quality status in the study
area. The soil samples were collected from the Buffer areas. All the samples
have been analyzed for physico-chemical parameters.
Location of Soil Sampling Stations
Code Name of sampling station

S1 Cavorem
S2 Maina
S3 Gankerwada
Socio Economics
Socio economic study is an important integral part of environmental study.
Existing as well as upcoming projects will have some impact (adverse or
beneficial) on the environment. The impact may alter the socio economic status

of the society in dual ways. Hence, it is important to conduct socio-economic

studies and assess the existing status and also the impacts envisaged by
upcoming projects on the socioeconomic conditions of the study area.
Information on the above said factor has been collected to define the socio-
economic profile of the study area (10 km radius), which is also a part of
environmental impact assessment study for the proposed project.
The information on socio-economic aspects has been compiled from various

secondary sources including various government and semi-government offices.
There is no human habitation within the mining lease area. Buffer zone for the
mine comprises 12 villages. The socio-economic condition is summarized below
 Total number of villages 12.
 Total population 10201.
 Total literates 2340.
 Total illiterates 1709.
 Number of households 4879.
CHAPTER 4
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS ASSESSMENT
Introduction
Mining impacts falls on vegetation, watercourses, flora and fauna.
Opencast mining of iron ore has a devastating effect on landscapes
within and around the mining area. This chapter deals with
assessment of mining impacts on nature.

Impacts are broadly classified into physical, ecological, land use,

social, infrastructure. How these will be effects on nature is
described below.
Physical
 Significant land disturbance.
 Erosion.
 Effects on quality, quantity or availability of surface water or ground water.
Ecological
 Direct impacts on vegetation.
 Loss of habitat.
 Displacement of fauna.
Land Use
 Major changes of land use.
 Increased demand and scarce natural resources such as water.
 Creation of opportunities for alternative beneficial land uses.
Social
 Potential effects on the health, safety welfare or quality of life of individual
and communities through effects of traffic, noise and dust or dislocation or
relocation of people.
 Possible significance change in the level or nature of community
resources such as cultural character, distribution of jobs and income and
community identity.

 Creation of substantial employment opportunities and increased revenue

to the local community.
Infrastructure
 Significant load on services and infrastructure such as roads power
supply, water supply, housing, hospitals, education and services.
Physical
Disturbance of land within mine lease area. Changes in surface
watercourse, if any. Pollution or depletion of ground water
resources, if mining is done below ground water table. Possibility of
soil erosion in monsoon season.
Ecological
Direct impacts on vegetation, loss of habitat, displacement of fauna,
are possible impacts of any mining on ecological system. The
mining area is scarce with vegetation, no presence of any
endangered species of both flora and fauna. Thus impact on
ecological is less.
Land Use
Major changes in land use like disturbance natural landscape,
new industrial establishments, land management in order to
protect adverse effect of mining. Though effect is significant but
gives huge opportunities to people, which will increase standard
of life to them.
Social
Human society is not exempted from the impacts of mining. It is the community
which going to face consequences of the mining in short term and long term

durations. Impacts on social can be classified into following types health, safety
welfare or quality of life of individual and communities through effects of traffic,
noise and dust or dislocation or relocation of people.
Air Environment
Mining activities will pollute air environment. Air pollution effects mine workers
and human society around the mining area. Ambient air environment parameters
like Suspended Particulate Matter, Respirable Particulate Matter, Sulphur-di-
oxide, and Oxides of nitrate were examined which were found less than the
NAAQ standards. Results were given in annexures.
Micro Meteorology
The hourly wind speed, solar insulation and cloudiness during day and wind
speed & cloudiness parameters in night were used to determine the hourly
atmospheric stability Class A to F (Pasquill and Gifford).
The hourly stabilities were determined based on the technique suggested by

Turner. Turner’s system used for determining the stability classes is as follows.
 For Day or Night: If total cloud cover (TC) = 10/10 and ceiling <7000 ft: NR
=0
 For Night-time (defined as period from one hour before sunset to one hour
after sunrise):
 If TC < 4/10, use NR = -2
 If TC >4/10, use NR = -1
 For Day-time: Determine Insulation Class Number (IN)

 If TC < 5/10, use NR = IN
 If TC > 5/10, modify IN by the sum of the following applicable
criteria
 If ceiling < 7000 ft (2134 m), modification = - 2

 If ceiling > 7000 ft but < 16000 ft (4877 m), modification = -1

 If TC = 10/10 and ceiling > 7000 ft, modification = -1, and let
modified value of IN = NR, except for day-time NR cannot be
< +1
Predominant wind direction in the pre monsoon season of 2006 was from West
and Northwest direction.
Air Emissions
Air emissions were predicted on the basis proposed production levels with the
present one. The proponent is proposed to produce one-lakh tonnes per annum.
Predictions were done using EPA approved fugitive dust model.
Fugitive Dust Model (FDM)

The fugitive dust model is a computerized air quality model specially designed for
computing concentrations and deposition impacts of fugitive dust sources. The
sources may be point, line or area sources. The model is based on the well-
known Gaussian plume formation for computing concentrations and also the
model has been specially adapted to incorporate an improved gradient transfer
deposition algorithm. Emissions for each source are apportioned into a series of
particle size classes. Gravitational settling velocity and deposition velocity are
calculated.
The emissions are computerized based on AP-42 emission factors.
Operational hours, activity rate ambient wind speed and moisture content have
been considered for estimation of emissions from point and area sources. For
line source, apart from operational hours and activity rate, moisture and silt
content of the haulage road have been considered.
Predictions are carried out for the worst-case scenario of simultaneous operation
of excavators (area sources) and tippers for transportation from mine pit to
loading point (line sources) over a distance of 1000 m.

Particle size concentration assumed in the modeling consisted of five separate

particles size classes 1.25, 3.75, 7.5, 12.5, and 20 micrometers with a particle
concentration of 0.0262, 0.0678, 0.1704, 0.1536 and 0.5820 respectively.
The number of working days has been taken at 200 days per year with 8 hours of
operation / day, hence the concentrations predicted are considered to be the
worst case. With control measures, the emissions have been taken at 30% of
uncontrolled emissions for handling and 10% of uncontrolled emissions for
transportation.
The emission details and calculations of area source emissions and line source
emissions are presented in the following pages.
Emission Details
(Basis – AP-42: Emission Estimation Technique Manual For Mining)
A. Area Source Emission - Production
Present Proposed Incremental

Quantity, ltpa 00 3 3
Operational Hours per year 00 1600 1600
Activity rate, t/h 00 125 125
Emission of Dust, g/t 0.118
Emission of Dust gm/hr 00 7.38 7.38
2
Area of Influence, m 25
Uncontrolled Emission rate, g/s/m2 0.00000682
Controlled Emission rate, g/s/m2 0.00000204
B. Area Source Emission - Development

Activity rate, t/h 00 187.5 187.5
Emission of Dust, g/t 0.118
Emission of Dust gm/hr 00 22.13 22.13

Area of Influence, m2 25
Uncontrolled Emission rate, g/s/m2 0.0000102
Controlled Emission rate, g/s/m2 0.00000307
C. Haulage Emissions – Iron Ore

Capacity of each Tipper - 10 10
Total No of Tippers/year 20000 20000
Lead length /trip, Km 2.0 km
Total VKT/Year 40000
Emission kg/VKT 0.9195
Total emission kg/year 36780
Uncontrolled emission rate g/s/m 0.000583
Controlled emission rate, g/s/m 0.0000583
D. Haulage Emissions – Transportation of Waste

Capacity of each Tipper 00 10 10
Total No of Tippers/year 00 30000 30000
Lead length /trip, Km 2Km
Total VKT/Year 60000
Emission kg/VKT 0.9195
Total emission kg/year 55170
Uncontrolled emission rate g/s/m 0.000874
Controlled emission rate, g/s/m 0.0000874
Note: * Emission factor computed based on wind speed of 2 m/s, moisture and
silt content of 5%.

Data Analysis
Predictions have been carried out using Fugitive Dust Model for study period.
The predicted concentrations of suspended particulate matter are presented
below. The maximum predicted value of increase in SPM due to proposed
increase in mining operations would be about 28 µ g/m3. This concentration will
be observed within the core zone of mine area where mining operations are
being carried out. The concentration was found to reduce to a value of less than
3 µ g/m3 at a distance of about 0.5 km from the mining operations. The impact of
increase in scale of mining operation would be negligible beyond 1.5 km.
Overall Scenario
Units: µg/m3
Core Zone Buffer Zone
Baseline concentration 131 133
Predicted Increase in
31 9
Concentration (max)
Overall scenario 162 142
500 ug/m3 200 ug/m3
Specified Limits (CPCB limit for Industrial (CPCB limit for
Area) Residential Area)
Drilling and Blasting

In place of drilling and blasting ripper and dozer will be used such that ground
vibrations will be avoided.
Haulage and Transport

Hired tippers of 10 T Capacity to the buyer’s destination will
transport ROM from mine.

Noise Environment
The main sources of noise in the mine are classified into following types:
• Stationary Mining Equipment
• Mobile Mining Equipment
• Transportation Vehicles
There no drilling and blasting will be done, less noise pollution will
expected. But however machinery movements and transportation
vehicles will create noise pollution in the working area as well as
along the transportation route.
During operation, the major noise generating sources are excavators with a noise
level of 85 dB (A). Predictions have been carried out to compute the noise level
at various distances around the working pit due to these major noise-generating
sources.
Anticipated noise levels at mine boundary resulting from operation of the

excavation have been computed using point source model. Computation of noise
level at the mine boundary is based on the assumption that there are no
attenuation paths between the source and the mine boundary.
Basic phenomenon of the model is the geometric attenuation of sound. Noise at

a point generates spherical waves, which are propagated outwards from the
source through the air at a speed of 1,100 ft/sec, with the first wave making an
ever-increasing sphere with time. As the wave spreads the intensity of noise
diminishes as the fixed amount of energy is spread over an increasing surface
area of the sphere.
The assumption of the model is based on point source relationship i.e., for every
doubling of the distance the noise levels are decreased by 6 dB (A). Point source
propagation is defined by the following equation:

Lp2 = Lp1 – 20 log r2/r1

Where Lp1 and Lp2 are sound pressure levels at points located at distances r1
and r2 respectively from the source.
Water Environment
Mining activities cause adverse impacts due to mine drainage, Siltation due to
storm water and contaminated water from domestic sewage water. The impact
on water environment has been considered under the following heads:
• Water consumption
• Mine seepage and impact on ground water
• Impact on surface water bodies
• Storm water management
Impact on Surface and Ground Water Bodies
It is a hilly region area having highest altitude in the Central part of the lease area
forming two hillocks sloping due Eastern, Northern and Southern side and
gradually falling in the western part of the lease attaining a flat topography in the
North East. From the centre of the lease a small valley is formed through which a
seasonal nala is formed and rain water flowing through this valley from West to
East. In general the entire area is sloping in all the directions due west and south.
Rainwater flows along the slopes in all the directions. A valley is formed in the South East. The rainwater through this
valley flows into the adjoining lease situated in the Southern side and Eastern side ultimately joins the main nallah
situated due East outside the lease area.
There are no surface water bodies in the lease area. The proposed mining activities are all above water table and the
water table will not be touched during the entire course of mining. Thus ground water will not effect much.
Since the mining area is in hilly terrain there is every possible of contamination of
surface water during monsoon season. Necessary preventive measures will be
adopted in avoiding of surface and ground water pollution.
Wastewater Generation
Screening plant is not proposed thus there will be no wastewater generation.

Water Requirement
Usage Proposed Consumption, m3/day Source of Water

Dust Suppression 110 Pit Water
Drinking 1 Ground Water
Afforestation 6 Pit Water
Total 117
Land Environment
Existing Land Use Pattern
Sr. No Head Area put on use Additional Total in Ha.

at start of plan requirement
(In Ha.) during plan
Period. (In Ha.)
1 Area under Mining 0.300 8.8400 9.1400
2 Storage for Top Soil - 0.1000 0.1000
3 Overburden 0.100 6.2400 6.3400
Dump
4 Mineral Storage - 1.000 1.000

5 Infrastructure - 0.2000 0.2000
6 Roads 1.00 0.4000 1.4000
7 Railways - -
8 Greenbelt Exists Naturally
9 Tailing Pond - -
10 Effluent Treatment - -
plant
11 Mineral Separation - -
Plant
12 Township area - - -
13 Others to specify - - -
Total 1.4000 16.7800 18.1800
The Area Required Up to The Conceptual Plan Period

Sr. No. Heads Area required in Ha.
1 For Mining 9.1400

2 Storage Top Soil 0.1000

3 Overburden dump 6.3400
4 Mineral Storage 1.000
5 Infrastructure 0.2000
6 Roads 1.4000
7 Railways -
8 Green belt -
9 Tailing pond -
10 Effluent treatment plant -
11 Mineral Separation plant -
12 Township area -
Total 18.1800
Disposal of Waste
The year wise quantities are given below. On an average about a 3.0 lakhs will
be handled annually.
Year Topsoil in Overburden in

tonnes Tonnes
2007-2008 100 5,00,000
2008-2009 100 4,00,000
2009-2010 100 3,00,000
2010-2011 100 2,00,000
2011-2012 100 1,00,000
Total 500 15,00,000
Land Restoration
Land restoration or reclamation of the area is very essential in any mining
industry. Proper measures adopted during restoration will control most of the
adverse environmental impacts of mining and also improve the aesthetic beauty
of the area. Due to the mining activities in this area, the profile of the ground will
change due to formation of pits and dumps. Land restoration by reclaimation with
back filling will be taken in the later stages.

Rehabilitation
These Mining activities are small and they are restricted to a small part
of the lease. There are no historic monuments, which are to be
protected. There is no rehabilitation as no person is displaced due
to these mining activities.
Infrastructure
Significant impact on infrastructure such as roads, power supply, water supply,
housing, hospitals, education and services. Which gives accessibility and
facilities to local people. Improvement in these services will be beneficial to both
mineworkers and local people.
Social Impact
Due to mining activity, no adverse changes have been noted in
the traditional ways of life of the people in the already active
mining areas in Goa.
CHAPTER 5
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
Introduction
Environmental management plan (EMP) is vital part in environmental impacts
assessment process. It gives mitigative measures for impacts caused due to
mining. Making of environmental management plan doesn’t complete the project,
implementation of the plan is required. When this is implemented properly the
adverse effects of mining can be minimise to large extent.
The EMP addresses all possible impacts of mining such as physical, ecological,
land use, social, infrastructure.

Physical
Mining creates enormous land disturbance. Excavation for mineral produces
overburden, which contains mainly hard laterite rock and devoid of topsoil. Since
mining will be done above the ground water table pollution of ground water and
depletion of ground water will not occur.
Ecological
Mine lease area is having scattered bushy vegetation. Animals were found very
rare. Endangered species were hardly found in this area. There will be some
difference in the eco system before and after the mining. But, when we look
mining in economic point it is viable.
Land Use
Major changes in land use like disturbance natural landscape,
new industrial establishments, land management in order to
protect adverse effect of mining. Though effect is significant but
gives huge opportunities to people, which will increase standard
of life to them.
Social
Impacts on social can be classified into following types health, safety welfare or
quality of life of individual and community through effects of traffic, noise and dust
or dislocation or relocation of people.
Air Quality Management

The quality of the ambient air, which surrounds the human beings
and living organisms, is vital. The environmental degradation by
air pollution due to mining activity is by operations involving
mining, handling and continuous operations.
Dust is major pollutant in mining, the parameters in the dust pollution are
suspended particulate matter, sulphur di-oxide, oxides of nitrate, hydro carbons,

and carbon monoxide. These parameters are monitored by prescribed standards

of Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). These are found within the CPCB
standards.
The sources of the air pollution in the region will be due to mining and the related
transportation activities. It is proposed to take up mitigate measures in the form
of sprinkling water in the sensitive areas and also create green belt on the sides
of roads to act as a dust barrier.
Major sources of dust are mining area, transportation, dumping yards and stack
yard. In place of drilling and blasting ripper and dozer will be used.
The noxious gases viz. SO2, Nox etc. are well below the tolerance limits.
However, during actual mining, machine exhaust emissions shall be maintained
within prescribed norms by constant monitoring and good maintenance of
machineries.
The heavy earth moving equipment’s shall be provided with dust proof cabins.
Similarly the loading logistics and speed of vehicles shall be controlled to
minimise dust escaping into the atmosphere.
Dust Control
Water spraying will control the dust generated from loading, unloading,
transportations. For these purposes water tanker fitted with sprayer are being
used at haul roads, dumps etc.
Planting along the lease boundary is not required because it is already having
good forest growth even in the core zone. Because of the natural forest growth
which acts as dust filter and arrest the spread of air borne dust on to the nearby
agricultural lands and villages.
Ore carrying trucks will be covered with tarpaulins to prevent spillage and flying
of ore fines due to wind velocity.

Noise Quality Management

The following measures shall be implemented
 Proper lubrication, fitting of effective silencers and good maintenance.
 Provision of personal hearing protective equipment to all workers likely to be
exposed to noise.
 Restricting duty hours of operators likely to be exposed to higher noise
levels.
 The maintenance of natural vegetation as well as Afforestation in the lease
shall serve as acoustic barriers.
Ground Vibrations
There is no drilling, blasting programme this will be taken care by Dozer. So
there will be no vibrations.
Occupational Health and Safety Measures

Necessary precautions and measures will be taken to reduce air and noise
pollution. Primary experiencing persons of these effects are mine workers and
mine staff. Regular health monitoring of workers will be carried out.
Water Quality Management

Around the pit garland trenches will be made to divert the water without entering
the pit. And the rainwater collected within the pit will seep through overflow from
the pit is not expected as the water is diverted out.
Natural watercourses are not disturbed wherever mining water flows, settling
ponds and check dams are made across the flows.
Measures are taken to minimize the effects Garland trench out side the working
pit is made in the first year, which will be about 300mts in length. Silt arresting
laterite wall at the foot of the dump of about 350 m in length is made in the first
year. About 10 check dams across muddy water flows will be made of 1x1x10 m
and also small silt arresting pits are made before these walls for settlement of silt.
Soil Management

Top Soil
The area to be mined is partly covered by hard laterite with patches of soil. It is
expected about 500 Tonnes of soil will be available. It is stored safely and used
while planting trees.
Dump Management
Wastes are taken from the working pit to the dumping site by tippers. Initially the
height of the dump will be kept at around 30 m. Once the entire area covers with
dump then the second layer of dump will be taken up with terrace arrangement.
Keeping the height at 30 m. The maximum height of the dump will be kept within
30 m. dumping will be made step by step.
Each year on onset of monsoon the dead end of dumps will be taken up for
plantation. Mostly fast growing varieties like acacia and cashew are planted.
Silt arresting walls are made across the rainwater flow below the dumps.
Plantations are also made both sides of silt arresting walls.
Each terrace height will not be more than 30 m. At the foot of the dump silt
arresting laterite wall of 1.5x1.5x350 m will be built.
The dead ends of dumps are taken for afforestation. At the time of abandonment
of pit all the dumps will be fully protected with laterite fencing and afforestation
carried out. The dumps shall be suitably stabilized using grass and local plant
species.
Control On Soil Erosion

Terracing of dumps and also Afforestation on it as described before will form an
effective control measure, in reducing the soil erosion. To reclaim the waste
dumps grass species shall be planted on the slopes as a first measure to bind
the loose material. Later the slopes of static dumps shall be planted with suitable
fast growing saplings. The dump terraces shall be planted with acacia. This work
shall be undertaken from concurrent through mining during monsoon seasons.

Afforestation
Each year about 1000 plants will be planted. Initially the plantations are done in
the open spaces in the lease area. After abandonment of the pit, afforestation
within the pit will be taken up.
It is proposed to develop a greenbelt along the roadside, on the dead end slopes
of the dumps.
Socio-economic Benefits
Infrastructural facilities and earning avenues will improve due to mining activities.
General economic level within the buffer zone will improve, which in turn
improves quality of life; level of education and training. Direct and indirect
employment opportunities will go up. Awareness of Safety and Environment,
through the conducting of Mines Safety & Environment Week, is likely to go up.
Implementation of EMP and Monitoring Programme

The environment management plan is made on the basis of impact assessment.
Implementation and regular monitoring will be ensuring by the mines
management, to keep the polluting parameters under control.
Budgetary allocation for environmental measures and for environmental

monitoring
Particulars Capital Exp. Recurring Exp.

(Rs. Lakh) (Rs. Lakh/Yr)
Pollution Control 8.00 4.00
Environmental Monitoring - 3.00
Construction of bunds, settling tanks 3.00 1.00
Green Belt Development - 0.50
Occupational Health - 1.00
Miscellaneous 1.00 0.75
Total 12.00 10.25

Conclusion
In the introduction chapter it was discussed Identification of Project, scope of
the study, details of the area. The project description chapter deals with
possible impacts of the project on environment, geology of the area,
exploration details, ore reserves, mining details, waste handling details,
mineral beneficiation plant details.
Environmental description chapter discussed about methodology and baseline

environment of the area. Fourth chapter gives possible impacts of iron ore
mining, such as, physical, ecological, land use, social and infrastructure.
Predictions of impacts were also discussed in this chapter. In the last chapter
complete environmental management of the impacts were discussed and
implementation and regular monitoring after execution of the mine.
Though significant impact on environment is expected, but exploring the reserves

in sustainable manner to meet the present day need cannot be stopped. Starting
of these mines will also benefited to local community in creating substantial
employment opportunities and increased revenue. Community identity will also
improve.

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Chapter Titl Page

2 Project Description 2.1

3 Environment Description 3.1

4 Environmental Impacts Assessment 4.1

5 Environment Management Plan 5.1

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Address : Minescape, Sea-View Bldg.,

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Salient Features of the Study Area

Need for the project

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Local Mine Geology

Exploration and Proposed Exploration

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Conceptual Mining Plan

Expected Production And Life Of Mine

Ultimate Pit Size

Ultimate Capacity Of The Dump

Final Slope Angle Adopted

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Loading and Hauling

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Development and Production Details

Over-burden in ROM in Ore to over- Levels in

Size/capacit Avg. Handling

1 Ripper Dozer 01 D9 D-9 cat 400 T 443

Handling of Waste & Sub-Grade Mineral

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Use Of The Mineral

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Scope and Methodology

Objectives of the Study

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 Preparation an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) outlining the

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Different pollution parameters viz. Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM),

Micro-meteorological parameters like wind speed & direction were continuously

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 Estimation of impacts of mining on the agricultural lands in the vicinity

Attribute Parameters Frequency of Monitoring

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Through field visit during the

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SOUTH 5.0 - 6.0

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Ambient Air Quality Locations

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Name of Sampling Direction w.r.t

Analysis of Baseline Concentrations

Buffer Zone 88.0-133.0 22.2-47.5 3.6-6.6 9.3-13.4

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Reconnaissance Survey and Identification of Sampling Locations

Measured noise levels, displayed, as a function of time, is useful for describing

Leq = 10 Log L / T∑ (10Ln/10)

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Noise levels at a particular station are represented as Day-Night equivalents