India is facing significant environmental challenges associated with Mining projects. As we know, the widening of the #mining #industry is crucial for developing industries and nations, as the rise in #infrastructure development is growing So the demand for iron, #steel, and coal is set to continue the growth expectations for residential and #commercial buildings and coal for energy generation. But as the projects are causing #environmentalimpact impacts, we need to take mitigate steps to reduce the risk associated with it.
Steps In The Environmental Impact Assessment Process For Environmental Clearance For Mining Projects
1. Identification of Site
2. Preparation of pre-feasibility report for the prior environmental Clearance for mining projects using Form 1 and form 2 given in Annexure IV of EIA Notification, 2006.
3. Submission of filled-in Form 1 along with the pre-feasibility report and draft ToR (for Mining Projects) for EIA studies to the concerned authority, i.e., MoEF&CC, for Category ‘A’ projects and the SEIAA for Category ‘B’ projects.
4. After inspecting the documents, the relevant authority declares the results on the portal, whether the EIA project is approved/not. If the project requires a detailed EIA study, the committee issues a ToR letter to the proponent.
5. The hard copy of Draft EIA will be submitted to SPCB, Zila Parishad, Collector, etc., incorporating Terms of reference pointers required for the Public Hearing.
6. After incorporating the Public hearing minutes in the final report, the project proponent has to submit the required documents (i.e. ToR letter, Final EIA Report, Form-2 etc.)
7. Clearance by the concerned authority.
Legislation Applicable To Mining Of Mineral Sectors
The mining sector has separate legislations covering management, conservation, grant and operation of mining leases, etc. There are also separate legislations for coal mines, nonferrous mines etc. In addition, environmental / forest regulations have been prescribed for all mining activities by the ministry of environment and forests and CPCB.
A Few Crucial Legislations Are Given Below:
• The Mines Act of 1952
• The Mines and Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957
• Mines Rules, 1955
• Mineral Concession Rules, 1960
• Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 1988
• State Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 1960
• Granite Conservation and Development Rule, 1999
• The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
• The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
• The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
• The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1988
• The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972
Generic Structure Of Environmental Impact Assessment Plan
• Introduction
• Project Description
• Analysis of Alternatives (Technology and site)
• Description of the Environment
• Anticipated Environmental Impact & Mitigation Measures Environmental Monitoring Programme
• Additional Studies
• Project Benefits
• Environmental Cost Benefit Analysis Environmental Management Plan
• Summary & Conclusion
• Disclosure of Consultants engaged
Team Of Experts Associated With Mining Projects
• NABET Consultant (EIA Co-ordinator, Team members, FAE, FAA)
• NABL Approved Lab
• Civil Engineer
• Air and noise quality specialist
• Occupational health
• Geologist/geo-hydrology
• Ecologist
• Transportation Specialist
• Safety and health specialist
• Sociologist, etc.
Mandatory Information For Obtaining EC For Mining Projects
The summary should clearly present the finding of critical environmental issues and their resolutions. Whenever possible, the summary should use base maps, tables, and figures. Information should be concise with meaningful presentations. It must be able to stand alone as a document. It should necessarily cover the following:
• Introduction
• Project description and Project benefits
• Anticipated environmental impacts and mitigation measures
• Additional studies
• Environmental Monitoring Program
• Environmental Management Plan
• Risk Assessment (RA) and Disaster Management Plan (DMP)
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