FINAL REPORTDECEMBER 2005 TABLE OF CONTENTS ITEM CHAPTER 1 1.1 1.2 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.4.1 2.4.2 2.4.3 2.4.4 2.4.5 2.4.6 2.4.7 2.4.8 2.4.9 2.4.10 2.4.11 2.4.12 2.4.12 2.5 2.5.1 2.5.2 2.5.3 2.5.4 2.5.5 2.6 2.6.1 2.6.2 2.6.3 2.6.4 2.6.5 3 3.1 3.2 4 INTRODUCTION Background Gist Of Environmental Acts, Rules And Notifications LEGAL AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK Fundamental Rights And Duties Of A Citizen State Policy Legislative Authority Relevant Legislations The Mines Act, 1952 The Mines Rule, 1955 The Mines And Minerals (Development And Regulation) Act, 1957 Mineral Concessions Rules, 1960 And Mineral Conservation And Development Rules 1988. Environment Protection Act 1986. The Water (Prevention And Control Of Pollution) Act, 1974 And Rules The Water (Prevention And Control Of Pollution) Cess Act, 1977 And Rules The Air (Prevention And Control Of Pollution) Act, 1981 And Rules The Environment Impact Assessment Notification 1994 & 1997 The Noise Pollution (Regulation And Control) Rules, 2000 The Municipal Solid Waste (Management & Handling Rules), 2000 Forest Conservation Act 1980. The Biological Diversity Act 2003. Relevant Policies The National Mineral Policy The National Forest Policy The National Environmental Policy The National Industrial Policy Draft National Rehabilitation & Resettlement Policy Relevant Institutions Department Of Mines And Geology, Government Of Karnataka Indian Bureau Of Mines, Department Of Mines, Government Of India Ministry Of Environment And Forest, Government Of India Department Of Ecology And Environment, Government Of Karnataka Karnataka State Pollution Control Board RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE MINING AUTHORITIES IN CONTEXT WITH MINING OPERATIONS Approvals Responsibilities WATER AND AIR (PREVENTION & CONTROL OF POLLUTION) ACTS PAGE NUMBER ----1 ----1 ----2 ----3 ----3 ----3 ----3 ----4 ----4 ----4 ----5 ----- 5 --------- 5 5 ----- 6 ----- 6 ----- 6 --------- 7 7 ----------------------------------------- 7 7 8 8 10 11 13 13 14 14 ----- 14 --------- 16 17 --------- 17 20 ------------- 20 20 22 ITEM 4.1 5 6 6.1 6.2 7 7.1 8 8.1 8.2 9 CHAPTER Consent Procedure WATER (PREVENTION & CONTROL OF POLLUTION) CESS ACT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT NOTIFICATION Requirements And Procedure For Seeking Site Clearance For Prospecting And Exploration Projects Requirements And Procedure For Seeking Environmental Clearance Of Projects ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT PROCEDURES Contents Of Environmental Statement ENVIRONMENTAL AUDITING Features Of A Good Environmental Audit Audit Procedure ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION EXERCISE Appendix I Appendix II Appendix III Appendix IV Appendix V Annexure Maintaining Log Books Verification Guidelines PAGE NUMBER ----22 ----23 --------- 24 24 ----- 24 ---------------------------------------------- 27 27 28 28 29 30 31 33 35 37 41 55 60 1974 or Air Act. regulators and auditors have been addressing the issues of environmental safeguards. 1. etc. it has been noticed that most to times they have to grope through various acts. The Metalliferous Mines Regulations. the existing mechanism does not provide for rigorous analysis of Environmental Statement by the industries. The Mines Act. are governed by the mining legislation. 1981 or authorization under the Hazardous Waste Rules. as per Rule 14 of the Environment Protection Rules. a phenomenon known as acid mine drainage. it was felt that an effective institutional arrangement for implementing the Environmental Audit is necessary. Noise levels during the mining process are usually very high which are a threat to humans and animals. rules. it is mandatory for persons carrying out an industry or operation or process which require consent under Water Act. RULES AND NOTIFICATIONS Mining of various major and minor minerals is regulated by various legislations related to mining and environment. it was felt necessary to bring out a booklet which gives all the relevant information for the mining sector. Also. the method to be followed and records to be maintained by the project proponent.. 1989. procedures for taking appropriate consents for establishing and operation of industries. Acid mine drainage may affect water quality and aquatic life. documents to understand the various details of environmental compliances. This document also puts forth the linkages between the Environmental Impact Assessment document which is prepared at the initialisation of the project and the Environmental Statement to be provided by the project proponent. Dust levels are also very high especially during the blasting in open cast mines and while transporting the ores Though the mine owners. The actions within the mines are regulated by the mining legislations while those outside the mines are governed by environmental and other legislations. work place environment. Also the document defines the responsibilities of the project proponent (internal auditor) and external and regulators. This document is a reference guide which provides for guidelines to mining operators. Some of the environmental hazards include: The tailings from mining can produce an acidic leachate when exposed to moisture and air. 1955 ii. Hence.2 GIST OF ENVIRONMENTAL ACTS. regulators and auditors to standard procedures for environmental clearances. However. the precautionary measures to the taken. Thus. 1952 and The Mines Rules. Rules and Notifications are applicable: Mining Legislations: i. to submit every year an Environmental Statement to the concerned State Pollution Control Board. the industry can be equally disastrous to the environment if proper care in not taken while mining. 1986.Standard Operating Procedure for Mining Industries 1 INTRODUCTION 1. best practices for cleaner production.e. i. the compliance standards set for the mining sector ensuring the consent conditions for discharges of effluent are met. The environmental aspects of the mining areas. 1961 1 . Presently.1 BACKGROUND The mining industry in Karnataka is one of the major revenue generating sectors of the state. In the Mining Sector the following Acts. v. 2000 2 . 1960. The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess Act. 4. 1977 and Rules 3. Environmental Legislations: 1. 1974 and Rules 2. 1981 and Rules Relevant provisions under Environmental Protection Act and Rules. 1986 The Environment Impact Assessment Notification 1994 & 1997 The Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules. ♦ ♦ ♦ The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act. The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) (MMRD) Act. 1957. 1988. The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act. The Mineral Concession Rules (MCR). 2000 The Municipal Solid Waste (Management & Handling Rules).Standard Operating Procedure for Mining Industries iii. iv. The Mineral Conservation and Development Rules (MCDR). 1976. Part IV – A [Fundamental Duties] Article 51 – A (g) states that “It shall be the duty of every citizen of India to protect and improve the natural environment including forests. Under the Indian Constitution. a gist of constitutional provisions that relate to the environment is given below. Under this Part. 52 subjects]. rivers and wildlife and to have compassion for living creatures”. 1976 2. it is a fundamental norm recognized by the court that every person enjoys the right to a wholesome environment. State Legislatures [List II or State List in 7th Schedule.3 LEGISLATIVE AUTHORITY The Part XI of Constitution states the relationship between the Union and the States for sharing the legislative and administrative powers. 2. The Article 246 of the Part XI of Constitution divides the areas of legislation (subject wise) between the Union [List 1 or Union List in 7th Schedule. the Article 245 of the Constitution gives the extent of the laws made by the Parliament and the State Legislatures. 2. The Article states that “The State shall endeavour to protect and improve the environment and to safe guard the forests and wild life of the country”. Part III [Fundamental Rights] Article 21 states the fundamental right of protection of life and personal liberty of an individual. This Article was inserted by the Constitutional (42nd Amendment) Act. I NAME Union List SUBJECT NO.Standard Operating Procedure for Mining Industries 2 LEGAL AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK To put the whole regulatory framework of India in perspective. 2. 97 subjects]. IN LIST 52 53 54 55 56 SUBJECT Industries Regulation and development of oil fields and mineral oil resources Regulation of mines and mineral development Regulation and development of Inter-State rivers and river valleys Fishing and fisheries beyond territorial waters 3 . The Article 48 –A concerns the Environmental responsibility of the State and was inserted by the Constitutional (42nd Amendment) Act. The Parliament has the power to legislate for the whole country while the State legislatures are empowered to make laws for their respective states. which is a facet of right to life under the above-mentioned Article. lakes. 66 subjects] and both Parliament and State Legislatures [List III or Concurrent List in 7th Schedule. The subjects related to environment in the 7th Schedule under the three lists are summarized below: LIST NO.2 STATE POLICY The State’s responsibility has been laid down in the Part IV – ‘Directive Principle of State Policy’ of the Constitution. “No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law”.1 FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF A CITIZEN 1. It should be noted that though this Article does not explicitly mention the term ‘environment’. Standard Operating Procedure for Mining Industries LIST NO. II NAME State List SUBJECT NO. IN LIST 6 14 18 21 23 24 III Concurrent List 17 A 17 B 20 20 A SUBJECT Public health and sanitation Agriculture, protection against pest and prevention of plant diseases Land, colonization, etc. Fisheries Regulation of mines and mineral development subject to the provision of List –I Industries subject to the provision of List – I Forests Protection of wild animals and birds Economic and social planning Population control and family planning ♦ The Parliament has powers to legislate on subjects not covered by the three Lists [Article 248]. ♦ The Parliament is also empowered to legislate in the ‘national interest’ on matters enumerated in the State List [Article 249]. ♦ In event of a conflict between the Central law and State law on a concurrent subject the former prevails [Article 254 (1)]. ♦ In case of a State law passed subsequent to the Central law, the State law shall prevail in that State only if it has received Presidential Assent under Article 254 (2) of Part XI of Constitution. From an environmental standpoint, the allocation of legislative authority is an important one as some environmental problems such as sanitation and waste disposal are best tackled at local level, while others like water pollution and wildlife protection are better regulated by uniform national laws. 2.4 RELEVANT LEGISLATIONS As stated earlier, the working environment within the mines are regulated by the mining legislations while the environment (air & water emissions, noise, waste) outside the mines are governed by environmental legislations. 2.4.1 The Mines Act, 1952 As per the Act the owner, agents and managers should provide wholesome drinking water and latrines and urinals in clean sanitary conditions for all the workers 2.4.2 The Mines Rule, 1955 Rule 30 specifies the quantity of drinking water while Rule 31 outlines the storage of drinking water. Rule 33 and 37 making provisions for latrines on surface and underground, respectively and Rule 38 provides for maintaining sanitation in the mines. Rule 39 defines 4 Standard Operating Procedure for Mining Industries the obligations of work persons in not misusing or damages latrines provided and polluting the underground workings of mine with excreta. 2.4.3 The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 The Act regulates the development of minerals in the country and was amended in 1986, 1994 and 1999 to incorporate the provisions of environmental protection and management in the mines and to bring about the concept scientific mining. Section 4 A(1) and 4 A(2) provide for termination of PL/ML by the Central Government and under sub-para 2 of para 4A by the State Governments, if in their opinion it is expedient in the interest of preservation of natural environment, prevention of pollution, conservation of mineral resources, safety in mines, and other reasons given in the Act. Sub-section 2 of Section 13 lists the matters that are covered by rules framed by the Central Government. These matters include the manner in which rehabilitation of flora and other vegetation shall be made in the same area or in any other area selected by the Central Government. Section 15(1)A(i) includes the manner in which the rehabilitation of flora and other vegetation shall be made in the same area or in any other area selected by the State Government. Section 18(1) delegates the powers to the Central Government to frame rules for major minerals for conservation and systematic development of minerals and for the protection of environment by preventing or controlling any pollution which may be caused by prospecting and mining operations. Section 18(2) states that the rules may provide for all or any of the matters including the disposal or discharge of waste slime or tailing arising from any mining or metallurgical operation carried out in a mine, and the manner in which and the authority by which directions may be issued to the owners of any mine to do or refrain from doing certain things in the interest of conservation or systematic development of minerals or for the protection of environment by preventing or controlling pollution which may be caused by prospecting or mining operations. 2.4.4 Mineral Concessions Rules, 1960 and Mineral Conservation and Development Rules 1988. These Rules and guidelines have been framed under MMDR Acts 1957 and provides guidelines with regard to pollution control and environment protection for mining of major minerals. The GCDR 1999 lays down the guidelines with respect to pollution control for quarrying of granites on systematic and scientific way as well as environment protection. In the rules the standards and permissible limits of discharge and emissions are not indicated and state that the concerned regulatory authority will stipulate the necessary standards. 2.4.5 Environment Protection Act 1986. The Environment protection Act 1986 section 3 provides for fixing standards for emission or discharge of environmental pollutants. The standards of emissions or discharge of environmental pollutants from the industries, operations or processes shall be as specified in (schedules 1 to IV). Since the KSPCB is not insisting on any of the provisions while issuing the consent only the EIA needs to be done to get the licenses. 2.4.6 The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and Rules As per this Act the occupier or the operator of a mining activity has to fulfil the following obligations and duties to protect the environment and to prevent any environmental damage or pollution. Section 25 The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) dealing with Trade effluent (Domestic sewage only) and it is expected that there is no generation of trade 5 Standard Operating Procedure for Mining Industries effluent in the mining activity due to digging, over burden or any other such processing. However in case of slurry or pelletisation of mine ore there is a possibility of trade effluent generation which is to be discharged as per the water Act applicable. Act makes it mandatory the occupier to discharge any trade effluent to the land or water body by treating it to the level of the standards prescribed by the Regulatory authority. (the standards are given in the chapter xxx). Any violation of this section attracts legal action under the section 41 to of the Water Act. Section 28 The Water (Prevention and control of pollution) dealing with Trade effluent treatment and discharge regulations. 2.4.7 The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess Act, 1977 and Rules The purpose of Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Cess Act is levy and collect cess on water consumed by 16 categories of industries specified in the act and also by local bodies with a view to augment the resources of the Central and State Pollution Control Boards. Water cess is levied based on the water consumed for domestic and specified industry. 2.4.8 The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 and Rules The objective of this Act is to provide for the prevention, control and abatement of air pollution, for the establishment, with a view to carrying out the afore said purposes, of boards, for conferring on and assigning to such boards powers and functions relating thereto and for matters connected therewith. Decisions were taken at the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment held in Stockholm in June 1972, in which India participated, to take appropriate steps for the preservation of the natural resources of the earth which among other things, includes the preservation of the quality of air and control of air pollution. The Central and State Pollution Control Boards are entrusted to perform the functions under the Act. As per the Act, Air Pollution is defined means the presence in the atmosphere of any air pollutant. Air pollutant means any solid, liquid or gaseous substance (including noise) present in the atmosphere in such concentration as may be or tend to be injurious to human beings or other living creatures or plants or property or environment. The primary responsibility of controlling air pollution is on the Board. The very first measure to be adopted in this respect is the declaration of any area or areas within the State as air pollution control area. In respect the Sate government has declared entire State as air pollution control area. The air pollution from industrial plants is controlled through consent mechanism by stipulating standards in respect of air pollutants. In case of non compliance, the act has made provisions for issuing directions to any person, officer or authority, and such person, officer or authority shall bound to comply with such directions. Power to issue direction includes the power to direct: ♦ Closure, prohibition or regulation of any industry, operation or process or ♦ The stoppage or regulation of supply of electricity, water or any other service In addition to this, Provisions exist to make application to courts for restring persons from causing air pollution and punish the offender with imprisonment and fine. 2.4.9 The Environment Impact Assessment Notification 1994 & 1997 The Mining Industry requires environmental clearance from the Central Government. The Central and/or the State Government, with the following objectives for environment clearance of polluting or degrading development activities: 6 transportation. 2. However the forest areas having rich mineral wealth and do not have high bio-diversity are diverted for the mining lease. leachate quality and the compost quality including incineration standards as specified under Schedules II. residential or silence area/zones for the purpose of implementation of noise. 2. ambient air. The municipal authority or an operator of a facility shall make an application in Form I. segregation. With this in view it provides for the establishment of a National Biodiversity Authority. processing and disposal of municipal solid wastes.4. 2000 The State Government shall categorize the area into industrial. 2003.12 Forest Conservation Act 1980. III and IV.11 The Municipal Solid Waste (Management & Handling Rules).13 The Biological Diversity Act. standards for different area. sustainable use and equitable sharing of benefits of India’s biodiversity resources. apply to every municipal authority responsible for collection. The municipal authority shall comply with these rules as per the implementation schedule laid down in Schedule I. storage. The Forest Conservation Act prohibits diversion any forestland to the non-forestry activities including mining. State Biodiversity Boards and Biodiversity Management Committees at the level of Panchayats and Municipalities. The State Board or the Committee shall monitor the compliance of the standards regarding groundwater. 7 . commercial. 2. However with the permission of the Government of India the diversion is permitted only if the area approved for the mining does not contain any bio-diversity and do not harm the ecosystem.Standard Operating Procedure for Mining Industries - Optimal utilization of finite natural resources through use of better technologies and management packages.4.4. The noise levels in any area/zone shall not exceed the ambient air quality standards in respect of noise as specified in the Schedule. The old mining lease like Kuduremukh still having rich bio-diversity are still allowed to mine with strict environmental safeguards. According to this Act all the mining projects existing or old sanctioned before the enactment of the Act are to be reviewed before renewing the lease. The authority shall be responsible for the enforcement of noise pollution control measures and the due compliance of the ambient air quality standards in respect of noise. 2003 The Biological Diversity Act.10 The Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules. for grant of authorization for setting up waste processing and disposal facility including landfills from the State Board or the Committee in order to comply with the implementation programme laid down in Schedule I. 2. The ambient air quality standards in respect of noise for different areas/zones shall be such as specified in the Schedule annexed to these rules. Incorporating suitable remedial measures at the project formulation stage. aims to promote conservation.4. 2000 These rules shall. and platinum. Keeping in view the requirement of the minerals for the growth of the nation in the wake of liberalization as a result of the Industrial Policy of 1991 a new look Industrial Policy was framed and adapted in 1993 incorporating the following major features making a radical departure from the earlier Mineral Policy: 8 . Industrial Policy Resolution. 1956 5. privatization of public sector and globalization of the economy to achieve economic liberalization. diamond.1 The National Mineral Policy Minerals are non-renewable natural resources and are exploited at the place of their existence. Taluk and Gram Panchayats). gold. were reserved exclusively for state exploitation. conservation of land races. chrome ore. liberalization of trade system.5. The National Mineral Policy. promotion of foreign investment/technology. sustainable use and equitable sharing of benefits of India’s biodiversity resources (including preservation of habitats. Zilla. folk varieties and cultivars. state. Therefore. National Forest Policy. 1991 7. National Forest Policy. The Policies outline the guiding principles for the various developmental and industrial activities.Standard Operating Procedure for Mining Industries The overall objectives of the act are to devise strategies. namely. The National Mineral Policy was first announced in 1990 through which 13 minerals of basic and strategic importance. zinc. domesticated stocks and breeds of animals and micro-organisms) at a whole hierarchy of levels. the guidelines for the exploitation of the minerals and the fossil fuels take into account the overall development strategies of the country. rapid industrial growth. 2. its uses and associated knowledge is envisaged. lead. 1952 4. nickel. national. namely. For this purpose promotion at all levels of good documentation of biological diversity. The Industrial Policy. manganese. 1992 8. 1948 3. reduction in compulsory licensing. Industrial Policy. The National Mineral Policy presently embodies these and directs the mineral mining industry accordingly. Forest Policy. The Policy Statement for Abatement of Pollution. The National Policies directly related with the mining sector and some of the Environmental Policies of the mineral industry are outlined below in brief. 1997 It is evident that the Policies being pursued presently have been evolved with experience and with the considerations of various national and international developments and the country's requirements for development. The Export-Import Policy. With the adaptation of the new Industrial Policy in 1991 radical changes were brought about in the fiscal regime with deregulation of the industry. 1894 2. 1993 9. iron ore. plans and programmes for conservation. copper. molybdenum. sulfur. and local bodies (Municipalities and City Corporations. In addition to the National Policies some of the mining companies have formulated their own policies. etc. 2.5 RELEVANT POLICIES The following list of the policies related to environment and mining have been formed since 1894: 1. 1988 6. tungsten. 4. For achieving the above objectives the Policy outlines the following aspects as strategy. conservation and environmental management. The National Mineral Policy also focuses on promotion of research and developmental activities on the minerals and establishing appropriate educational and training facilities for human resource development. however. With the above salient features.Standard Operating Procedure for Mining Industries Thirteen minerals which were exclusively reserved for exploitation by the Public Sector were opened to the national and international private sector. some of the environmental objectives of the National Mineral Policy. To ensure that the mining operations are carried out with due regard to safety and health of all concerned. undertake the development of any mineral or mineral deposit in public interest to ensure unhindered availability of the mineral as raw material for the realization of the national goal. size. The Policy recognized the environmental concern and laid down that mining shall not be taken up in the identified ecological fragile areas and the areas having rich biodiversity. The guiding principle in the strategy for the development of any mineral or mineral deposit at any location shall ordinarily be the economic cost. It is necessary to take comprehensive view to facilitate the choice or order of land uses keeping in view the needs of the development as well as the needs of protecting forests. disposition with reference to geological boundaries and other mining conditions shall be such as to favourably predispose the leased areas to systematic and complete extraction of the minerals. Foreign equity in the non-captive mines was allowed up to 50% and the enhanced equity holding was allowed to be considered on case to case basis. 1. environment and ecology. Both aspects have to be properly co-ordinated to facilitate and ensure sustainable development of the mineral resources in harmony with the environment. Efforts will be made to promote small-scale mining in a scientific and efficient manner while safeguarding vital environmental and ecological imperatives. 3. Prevention and mitigation of adverse environmental effects of mining and processing of the minerals and repairing and revegetation of the affected forest areas and land covered with trees in accordance with the prescribed norms and established forestry practices shall form integral part of mine development strategy in every instance. 5. Strip (opencast) mining in forest should as far as possible be 9 . environment and ecology through appropriate protective measures. The State may. 7. Mining operations shall ordinarily not be taken up in identified ecologically fragile and biologically rich areas. 1993 are as follows: To minimize adverse effects of mineral development/exploitation on forests. which can also be considered the directives for the development of mining and mineral industry in the country. 6. This is in confirmation with the guidelines contained in the National Forest and Environment Policies. Conditions of mining lease regarding tenure. There shall be adequate and effective legal and institutional framework and commitment to prevent sub-optimum and unscientific mining. The Policy emphasized export of value added minerals and recycling of the metallic scrap and mineral wastes. The Policy intended to promote small scale mining and mining of the isolated deposits with due regard to safety. 2. restoration of ecological balance that had been adversely affected by serious depletion of the forests in the country. concurrently. which represent the remarkable biological diversity and genetic resources of the country. degraded and unproductive land areas (including the mining areas). ground control. reservoirs. energy conservation. 4.5. for mitigating floods and draughts. 10. The first Forest Policy of the independent country was formulated as the National Forest Policy. 11. mine design. Checking the extension of sand dunes in the desert areas of Rajasthan and along coastal tracts. The Policy also addresses the issue of old mines and directs that such sites should be converted into forest areas and for appropriate forms of land use. in the interest of soil and water conservation.Standard Operating Procedure for Mining Industries avoided and it should be permitted only when accompanied with comprehensive time bound reclamation program. Increasing substantially the forest/tree cover in the country through massive afforestation and social forestry programs. 1988 was formulated and issued on 7th December 1988. environmental protection. Maintenance of environmental stability through preservation and. without a proper mining plan including the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) approved and enforced by statutory authorities. it would be orderly and systematic and so planned as to help the workers and dependent community to rehabilitate themselves without undue hardship. No mining lease would be granted to any party. It is evident from the above that the National Mineral Policy 1993 adequately addresses the issue of environmental protection and management in the mining areas besides directing attention on the protection of the ecologically fragile and biologically rich areas. Research and development thrust shall be directed specially in the areas of rock mechanics. equipment deployment and maintenance. safety of human operations and human engineering.2 The National Forest Policy The concern for the conservation and management of the forest wealth in the country is almost 150 years old and the first effort on this account was made in the year 1855 with the issuance of the 'Charter of Indian Forestry' and then the first Forest Policy in 1894. lakes. engineering. Efforts would be made to convert old used mining sites into forests and other appropriate forms of land use. 1. As far as possible reclamation and afforestation will proceed. 2. 2. with the mineral extraction. This Policy laid stress on the following. The various guiding principles and objectives of the Policy are reflected in the various legislation being enforced in the mining complexes not only from the standpoint of mining but also from the concern of environmental management. The National Forest Policy. 5. etc. 1952. if necessary. Whenever mine closure becomes necessary. 9. Checking soil erosion and denudation in the catchment areas of rivers. 10 . private or public. In addition the Policy directs that mine closure should be an integral part of mine plan. 8. Conserving the natural heritage of the country by preserving the remaining natural forests having a vast variety of flora and fauna. and for the retardation of siltation of the reservoirs. especially on all denuded. 3. minor forest produce and small timber of the rural and tribal population. 9. The Ministry in 2000 issued guidelines for mining in sedimentary deposits. 2. 2. Encouraging efficient utilization of forest produce and maximizing substitution of wood. Mining operations will not ordinarily be taken up in ecologically fragile areas. develop and apply the best available practical solutions. To complement the Constitutional sanctions. The Forest Wing of MoEF debated the issue of mining in forest areas through a High Level Committee and the first step in this connection suggested was the preparation of the forest maps overlain by the locations of the mineral land coal deposits. 7. The Chapter laying emphasis on the problems of environmental degradation provided guidelines to the administrators for formulating and implementing the development programs incorporating environmental concerns and laying down the institutional arrangements for environmental management. administration and protection. Creating a massive people's movement with the involvement of women for achieving the above objectives and to minimize pressure on the existing forests. the following specific steps were identified.3 The National Environmental Policy Although since long there was a concern for the environmental management in the country as evident from the various Policies and Legislation the lead was given in the Sixth Plan when a Chapter on 'Environment and Development' was included in the Plan document. 1. controlling and reducing environmental pollution. The overall objective of the Policy was to integrate environmental considerations into decision making at all levels and to achieve this. Focus protection on heavily polluted areas and river stretches. voluntary agreements. Increasing the productivity of the forests to meet the essential national needs. It is noted from the outlines of the National Forest Policy 1988 that there is now a greater emphasis on the expansion. Ensure that polluter pays for the pollution control arrangements. The Mining Plan shall include an Environmental Management Plan. 8. 3. 6. fodder. 4. 5.Standard Operating Procedure for Mining Industries 6. Encourage. MoEF in 1992 brought out a Policy Statement for Abatement of Pollution and the National Conservation Strategy and Policy Statement on Environment and Development which provides instruments in the form of legislation and regulation.5. The Eighth Plan on the basis of the overview of the environmental and forest scenario identified the eight major tasks to meet the challenge of environmental degradation. Increase the safety of industrial operations. Although there is no direct mention of mining in the Policy. 11 . educational programs and information campaigns for preventing. 3. Involve public in decision making. Prevent pollution at source. A Mining Plan shall accompany every mining project. conservation and preservation of the forests and ecology. The salient features for environmental protection and management in mining projects were as given below. Meeting the requirements of fuel wood. Since a sizable portion of coal and minerals deposits in the country are in the forest land the directives of the Policy are applicable to mining also. there is a need to maintain a balance between mining and the protection of the forests. outlines earlier. 1. fiscal incentives. 2. . industries. and to promote application of the modern tools of science and technology for conservation. Environmental impact assessment of all the developmental projects right from the planning stage and integrating it with their cost-benefit considerations. 3. conserving energy and the use of the natural resources in the industrial products by measures like wood substitution and generally trying to reach moderation in life style consistent with the sustainable development and the human dignity. environmental statistics. mass based standards. 2. heritage sites/structures and areas of cultural heritage/importance. Conserving and protecting the coastal areas and marine eco-systems. 12 . Ensuring sustainable and equitable use of the resources for meeting the basic needs of the present and future generations without causing damage to the environment. 4. Taking steps for restoration of ecologically degraded areas and for environmental improvement in the rural and urban settlements. and public participation. For achieving the above the following actions were envisaged in the Policy. areas of geomorphological significance. The MoEF issued the Environmental Action Program in 1993 with the objective of integrating the environmental concerns into the process of development. assistance for adaptation of the best available and practicable technologies. 6. choice of technology and implementation of the developmental projects. 1. The National Conservation Strategy and Policy Statement on Environment and Development. The various issues addressed were reducing pollution at source. 2. Protecting the scenic landscapes. 5.e. Preventing and controlling the future deterioration of the life support systems. bridging of large gaps in supply and demand as well as controlling and monitoring of the natural resources. Encouraging public participation in environmental improvement programs and integrating the environmental concerns in planning and implementation of the developmental programs. Compulsory prior environmental clearance of all projects above a certain size and for those proposed to be constructed in ecologically sensitive and fragile areas. 1992 formulated with a view to reinforcing traditional ethos and to building up a conservation society living in harmony with nature and making efficient use of the resources guided by the best available scientific and technical knowledge aimed at the following. Aiming at the modernization of the process of demand unleashed by the development process itself by taking measures to recycle waste materials and natural resources. i. Creating environmental consciousness through education and mass awareness programs. planning. environmental audit. 6. site selection. forestry and human settlements.Standard Operating Procedure for Mining Industries 4. 1. fiscal measures. mining and mineral processing. The Mining Plan shall also include a time bound reclamation program for controlling the environmental damages and for restoration of mined out areas. Incorporation of environmental safeguards and protection measures in policies. 4. Encouraging research and developmental activities. Ensuring that the developmental projects are correctly cited with least adverse environmental consequences. adaptation of environmentally compatible technologies. 7. 5. unique and representative bio-mass and eco-systems and wild life habitats. 3. 4 The National Industrial Policy The New Industrial Policy. The Policy addresses the environmental concerns along with objectives of sustainable development and states: “The major objectives of the new industrial policy package will be to build on the gains already made. It is expected that there will be large-scale requirement for land for setting up developmental projects in these regions. reflected through the process of acquisition. Efficiently implementing the various environmental laws and regulations for environmental protection through creation or strengthening of requisite enforcement machinery. 7. share croppers. Liberalization of trade and exchange rate policies. Developing appropriate organizational structure and a pool of professional manpower to serve as the cadre for environmental management services. maintain sustained growth in productivity and gainful employment and attain international competitiveness. the extent of displacement covers an entire system. 13 . 3. landless labourers. 8. 1991 was formulated to provide an impetus to the pace of industrialization in the country. This resulted in abolition of all industrial licensing for all the industries except some specified industrial sectors. rules and regulations. correct the distortions or weaknesses that my have crept in. not only those who hold land in their possession and have dwelling houses are displaced. which is much wider than the loss of land. Reforms in the Monopoly and Restrictive Trade Practices Act. Thus. It is evident that the Policy directives mean effective protection and management of environment in all the developmental and industrial activities while keeping the goal of sustainable development in view. Simplification of procedures.5. occupation. and iron ore reserves are located in remote and backward regions. Rationalization and reduction of customs and excise duties. 2. but the displacement extends equally to the co-dependents including tenants. Enhancing limits of foreign equity participation in domestic industrial undertakings.Standard Operating Procedure for Mining Industries 8. 2. mostly inhabited by tribal. calling or working for any gain within such area. Disinvestment of selected public sector enterprises. 5.5.5 Draft National Rehabilitation & Resettlement Policy The Government of India is in the process of developing a rehabilitation and resettlement policy and for this a draft has been prepared. The pursuit of these objectives will be tempered by the need to preserve the environment and ensure the efficient use of available resources. Extension of the scope of modified value added tax (MODVAT). Substantial reduction in the scope of industrial licensing. 6.” The New Industrial Policy lays stress on the following for the sustained development and growth of the industry in the country. 9. 9. 2. 4. 1. due to acquisition of land. Reduction of the areas reserved exclusively for the public sector. Since mining of minerals and fossil fuels is an important industrial activity essential for the development of the society and invariably mining is considered to be an environmentally unfriendly activity the directives of the Policy are to be taken into consideration not only in planning the mining and associated activities but also during and after the completion of the mining activities. including coal. When a project is set-up in any area. and those carrying on any trade. Majority of our mineral resources. Standard Operating Procedure for Mining Industries The developmental projects raise questions of equity. economic. Government of India The primary activities of IBM are (a) approval of mine plan with Environment Management Program (EMP) and review of mine scheme (b) inspection of mines towards protection of environment and control of pollution while undertaking prospecting. occupational and cultural aspects. Indian Bureau of Mines. The total project cost must include the cost of rehabilitation. environmental. The policy of rehabilitation should be governed by the principle of "Total Rehabilitation". (c) Administration of Minor Minerals (Sanction of quarry leases for building materials and other minerals). control of illegal movement of minerals and levying of penalty. Govt. educational. fairness. Rehabilitation should not only extend to financial compensation or providing means of livelihood but it should be multidimensional.1 Department of Mines and Geology.2 Indian Bureau of Mines. 2. The Department of Forests. say not more than 3 years. Ministry of Environment and Forest. It should also include social. This has given rise to protest movements marked by a growing militancy. not inferior to that of their original habitat within a reasonable period of time. Govt. pauperization. of India. Today the project affected people (PAPs) are no longer in a mood to suffer displacement along with its concomitant attributes like occupational degeneration. Ecology and Environment. communication and social infrastructure. loss in dignity and often getting cheated of the compensation amount which serve to make the experience a trauma.6. The application for site clearances for prospecting and exploration of major minerals in areas above 500 hectares from the Central Government in the Ministry of Environment and Forests should be routed through Department of Mines and Geology for consideration. Govt. of Karnataka.6 RELEVANT INSTITUTIONS Five departments are directly involved in the protection of environment due to mining and quarrying activity in the state. justice and equality before the law in the matter of distribution of benefits and burdens. Department of Mines. maps and library services. mining 14 . Government of Karnataka The primary activities of Department of Mines and Geology (DMG) in Mineral Exploration and Administration are: (a) Survey & investigation and exploratory mining. (e) Laboratory investigation of minerals and (f) Publication of Mineral investigation. Govt. (d) collection of royalty and dead rents for both major and minor minerals. 2. Department of Mines. displaced as a consequence of acquisition of land. is evolved. of Karnataka. and Karnataka State Pollution Control Board 2. (b) Administration of Major Minerals (Granting mining leases and administering mining activity). on rehabilitation of persons.6. to ensure equitable development of all the communities it is necessary to have an uniform rehabilitation and resettlement policy for the entire nation. The governing Act and Rules are: Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulations) Act -1957 (MMDR-1957) and Mineral Concession Rules -1960 (MCR1960) & Karnataka Minor Mineral Concession Rules -1994 (KMMCR-1994). of India. physical. It is thus imperative that a comprehensive national policy. Resettlement must provide for an improved resource base so that those displaced in their new place can have access to not only shelter but also food and income generating systems. including the Department of Mines and Geology. The rehabilitation should be synchronized with the project implementation. social disorientation. The administrative and regulatory functions include inspection of mining and quarrying operations. Therefore. 31 Protection of environment. 1. i. relevant provisions of the Mineral Concession Rules 1960 (MCR-1960) and Environmental Protection Act 1986. abatement measures against air and water pollution control measures. 2. The IBM is provides approvals for the mine plan with Environment Management Program (EMP) and reviews the mine scheme. mining beneficiation or metallurgical operations in the area. The dumps shall be properly secured to prevent escape of material there from in harmful quantities which may cause degradation of environment and to prevent causation floods. The site for dumps tailings or slimes shall be selected as far as possible on impervious ground to ensure minimum leaching effects due to precipitations. Slimes and fines produced during sizing sorting and benefactions or metallurgical operations shall be stored in separate dumps. Mineral Conservation and Development Rules 1988 (MCDR-1988). precaution against ground vibration. Every holder of a prospecting license or a mining lease shall wherever top soil exists and is to be excavated for the prospecting or mining operations remove it separately. The environment management program has the following guidelines for removal and utilization of top soil. 32 Removal and utilization of top soil. Every holder of a prospecting license or a mining lease shall take all possible precautions for the protection of the environment and control of pollution while conducting prospecting. The governing Acts and rules are: Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act 1957. Wherever backfilling of waste rock in the area excavated during mining operations is not feasible. iv. iii.Standard Operating Procedure for Mining Industries and related operations in the area. The fines rejects or tailings from mine beneficiations or metallurgical plants shall be deposited in a specially prepared tailings disposal area such that they are not allowed to flow away and cause land degradation or damage to agricultural field pollution of surface water bodies and ground water or cause floods. 1988. Wherever possible the waste rock overburden etc shall be backfilled into the mine excavations with a view to restoring the land to its original use as far as possible. storage of over burden waste rock. Inspection of the mines towards the protection of the environment and control of pollution while undertaking prospecting. restoration of flora. etc. Wherever the top soil cannot be utilized concurrently it shall be stored separately for future use. ii. The Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) is responsible for enforcement of provisions with respect to environment protection as per MCDR. waste. 33 Storage of overburden. v. 15 . 3. The top soil so removed shall be utilized for restoration or rehabilitation of the land which no longer required for prospecting or mining operations or for stabilizing or landscaping the external dumps. vi. the waste dumps shall be suitably terraced and stabilised through vegetation or otherwise. etc. mining and related operations in the area is also done by IBM. control of ground subsidence. (c) enforcement of guidelines provided in the mine plan and EMP and (d) provide consultancy services towards systematic and scientific development of mines including protection of environment. reclamation and rehabilitation of land. rock. Every holder of a prospecting license or a mining lease shall take steps so that the overburden waste rock rejects and fines generated during prospecting and mining operations or tailings. a statutory authority at the central level in executing responsibilities of prevention and control of pollution.3 Ministry of Environment and Forest. 2. 1. Stoping in underground mines shall be so carried out as to keep surface subsidence under control. 1986 (29 of 1986) by the holder of prospecting license or a mining lease. Every holder of prospecting license or mining lease shall undertake the phased restoration reclamation and rehabilitation of lands affected by prospecting or mining operations and shall complete this work before the conclusion of such operations and abandonment of prospect or mine. Whenever any damage to public buildings or monuments is apprehended due to their proximity to the mining lease so as to keep the ground vibrations caused by blasting operations within safe limit.6. These effluents shall be suitably treated if required to conform to the standards laid down in this regard. Every holder of prospecting license or a mining lease shall take all possible precaution to prevent or reduce the discharge of toxic and objectionable liquid effluents from mine workshops beneficiations or metallurgical plants tailings ponds into surface water bodies. 41 Restoration of flora.Standard Operating Procedure for Mining Industries 34 Reclamation and rehabilitation of lands. 37 Precaution against air pollution. 35 Precaution against ground vibrations. b) Look after them during the subsistence of the licence /lease after which these shall be handed over to the state Forest department or any other authority as may be nominated by the Controller General or the authorized officer and c) restore to the extent possible other flora destroyed by prospecting or mining operations. 36 Control of surface subsidence. 38 Discharge of toxic liquid. The standards and permissible limits of all pollutants toxins and noise referred in rules 37. MoEF is assisted by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Air pollution due to fines dust smoke or gaseous emissions during prospecting mining beneficiations or metallurgical operations and related activities shall be controlled and kept within permissible limits specified under various environmental laws of the country including the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution Act) 1981 (14 of 1981) and the Environmental (Protection) Act. in the administrative structure for environmental protection and forest conservation. Noise arising out of prospecting mining beneficiations or metallurgical operations shall be abated or controlled by the holder of prospecting licence or a mining lease at the source so as to keep it within the permissible limit. 40 Permissible limits and standards. Every holder of prospecting licence or a mining lease shall a) take immediate measures for planting in the same area or any other area selected by the controller General or the authorized officer not less than twice the number of trees destroyed by reason of any prospecting or mining operations. Government of India Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF) is the nodal agency at national level. Implementation of 16 . 2. 39 Precaution against noise. 38 and 9 shall be those notified by the concerned authorities under the provisions of the relevant statutes from time to time. Every holder of prospecting licence or a mining lease shall carry out prospecting or mining operations as the case may be in such a manner so as to cause least damage to the flora of the area held under prospecting licence or mining lease and the nearby areas. ground water aquifer and useable lands to a minimum. However the following Acts that are still valid and applicable are discussed here as they are relevant to the sector. Water and Environment Protection and Forest Conservation Acts.6. ♦ Shall obtain the forest clearance if the mining activity coming under the forest area under the Forest Conservation Act. the Environment Impact Assessment Notification. 2.6. The applications seeking environmental clearances as per the EIA notifications are routed through DEE.1. However. the Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act. at present no compliance provision are indicated in the consent letter. 17 . The governing Acts and Rules are: Environment Protection Act-1986. 1974. Forest Conservation Act1980 and rules there under. The department also houses the State Environmental Clearance Committee (SECC) which gives clearances to mining projects (major minerals) with lease area less than 5 ha and mining projects (minor minerals) above 0. State Government clearance shall be obtained. prior permission and Land Conversion from the Revenue Department shall be obtained prior to the Notification ♦ Shall obtain the Environmental Clearance Certificate as per Environmental Impact Assessment Notification 1994. The MoEF gives Environmental Clearances for mining activities. Government of Karnataka. At present the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board is issuing consent to the mining industries with only the stipulations for treating domestic wastewaters. if the mining area exceed more than 5 Hectares.6.5. water pollution control and hazardous waste management in mines under the Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act. including the mining sector. The Standards of Service of Karnataka State Pollution Control Board are given in Annexure I. Under The Air (Prevention and Pollution Control) Act. in case where purification and beneficiation of the ore is to be taken up at the mining area. If it is below 5 Hectares. 1994 & 1997 and Hazardous Waste (Management & Handling) Rules. Amended 1997.1 General ♦ Shall obtain prior approval of the mining plan from the Indian Bureau of Mines. ♦ Shall obtain the valid mining lease from Department of Mines & Geology. as there is no generation of any trade effluent from any mining activity. 1981 and rules there under.4 Department of Ecology and Environment. 2.Standard Operating Procedure for Mining Industries relevant Acts and Rules and policy issues at the State level is overseen by the State Pollution Control Boards (SPCB) and the State Department of Environment and Forest (DOEF).1 Condition prescribed in the Consent to Establish and Operate by the KSPCB 2.6. from the Ministry of Environment & Forests. If the mining area is coming under Revenue Land. 1989 & amendments rules 2000.5 ha. 1980.5. 2.5 Karnataka State Pollution Control Board KSPCB has regulatory and enforcement responsibilities with respect to air. prior consent from the KSPCB should be taken and in such cases consent conditions for the disposal of trade effluents will be specified by the Board. KSPCB is responsible for conducting public hearing under Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) notification for any developmental or new projects. Government of Karnataka Department of Ecology and Environment (DEE) is the state nodal regulating agency responsible for environmental management of the state and can exercise promotional and regulatory functions in mining sector under the Air. 3 Afforestation Measures ♦ Shall take up tree plantation continuously year after year during rainy seasons either under compensatory afforestation scheme or on their own to preserve the environment and natures status quo in the mining area ♦ Shall take up intensive afforestation measures after stabilization of the dumps to prevent soil erosion. ♦ The lessees shall have no right to up-root the trees and plants except with expressed permission from the competent authorities..1. retaining wall and contour trenches to control soil erosion from the top of the hills to the valley wherever it is necessary shall be provided.5.2 Protection of soil and its conservation measures ♦ Bunds of sufficient height and length shall be constructed to stop the storm water flowing through the sloppy hills from the mining areas.6. Gully plugs. ♦ Shall construct sufficient check dams.1.6. This will prevent the rush of storm water carrying the loose soil down below either to the reservoir or to the fields.5. ♦ Shall carryout soil and water conservation measures as suggested by the Department of Ecology & Environment.Standard Operating Procedure for Mining Industries ♦ Shall obtain the prior approval from the Board for establishment of ore crushers and shall take adequate measures viz. 1974.6. ♦ Shall carryout the transportation of Iron ore is strictly as per Transit Rules. ♦ Shall adopt continuous water sprinkling system to suppress the dust particles in the mining area and also while transporting the Iron Ore through trucks. ♦ Shall carryout reclamation of the mines area and shall take intensive afforestation measures 2. cover the crusher and rotary screen completely with semi-circular sheets and to adopt continuously water sprinkling measures to suppress the dust. ♦ Shall carryout the mining activity in accordance with the mining plan approved by the Indian Bureau of Mines. ♦ Shall obtain the prior consent of the Board if intends to carryout purification and beneficiation of the ore in the mining area and the disposal of effluent is in accordance with the standards imposed under the provisions of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act.4 Stormwater Management and Erosion Prevention ♦ The mining authorities shall protect the seasonal nallas is flowing in the mine lease areas by providing adequate number of check dams and gulley plugs. ♦ Shall dump the overburden/tailings in the designated area as in the approved mining plan.5. ♦ Shall obtain the prior approval from the competent authorities for carrying out blasting activity in the mining area. The dumps shall be properly stabilized for taking afforestation measures. Government of Karnataka the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board and the Department of Mines and Geology ♦ Shall protect the environment and natural growth in the area proposed for lease. ♦ Shall construct trenches to prevent the speedy rush of water as well as the disturbance on the settled earth wherever it is-necessary shall-be provided. There shall not be any disturbances in the follow of seasonal nalla in valleys 18 . 2. 2.1. 19 . Adequate numbers of retaining wall shall be provided to arrest run-off. Also. ♦ The mining authorities shall not dump the overburden near the seasonal nalla or valleys. water harvesting and groundwater recharge facilities shall be provided in the mining area as enumerated in the industry letter dated 19th June 2003 and all other control measures shall be implemented. ♦ The mining authorities shall ensure that the top soil from the mining operation shall carefully be removed with causing soil erosion and siltation in the area/valleys. Continuous water sprinkling system shall be adopted to suppress dust nuisance. Government of India. ♦ The mining authorities shall dump the over burden in designated area as per the approval from IBM. The dump shall be periodically stabilised to take up plantation. the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board and the Department of Mines and Geology.Standard Operating Procedure for Mining Industries ♦ The mining company should carryout soil and water conservation measures as suggested by the Ministry of Environment and Forests. Should obtain the prior approval from the State Pollution Control Board if it intends to carryout purification and beneficiation of the ore in the mining area and the disposal of effluent in accordance with the standards imposed under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act. GoI.2 RESPONSIBILITIES Should comply with the consent conditions laid down by State Pollution Control Board Should maintain relevant log books for daily water consumption. Should obtain prior approval of the mining plan from the Indian Bureau of Mines 2. Should obtain the forest clearance if the mining activity coming under the forest area under the Forest Conservation Act. Public hearing is not required for obtaining site clearance. 3. The application seeking environmental clearance (Schedule II of EIA Notification) should be routed through Department of Forest. Should obtain prior approval from the competent authorities for carrying out blasting activity in the mining area. However. mining projects (major minerals) where the lease area is less that 25 hectares are exempt from public hearing. 20 . Environmental Clearance should be obtained for mining projects (major minerals) with lease area less than 5 hectares and mining projects (minor minerals) with lease area above 0. 6. hazardous and solid waste generated. energy use and consumption. Should obtain Site Clearance for prospecting and exploration of major minerals in areas above 500 hectares from the Central Government in the Ministry of Environment and Forests while initiating any investigation and surveys. Should obtain the Environmental Clearance Certificate as per Environmental Impact Assessment Notification. Should obtain the valid mining lease from Department of Mines & Geology.Standard Operating Procedure for Mining Industries 3 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE MINING AUTHORITIES IN CONTEXT WITH MINING OPERATIONS 3. etc.1 APPROVALS Approval for setting up Mining Industries include: 1. Should obtain the prior approval from the State Pollution Control Board for establishment of ore crushers and shall take adequate preventive measures 7. 1974 8.5 hectares from the State Environmental Clearance Committee (SECC). waste water generated. air emissions. If the mining area is coming under revenue land. 1980. Government of Karnataka 3. if mining area exceeds 5 hectares. 1994 and its amendments from the Ministry of Environment and Forests. no prior site clearance is required for projects involving prospecting and exploration of major minerals in areas above 500 hectares provided it is for test drilling on a scale not exceeding 5 boreholes / 100 Km2. However. 5. prior permission and land conversion from the Revenue Department should be obtained prior to the notification 4. Ecology and Environment for consideration after mandatory public hearing. raw material used and products manufactured. The application seeking site clearance should be routed through Department of Mines and Geology for consideration. Should provide for safe drinking water and proper sanitation amenities for the workers and also take into considerations the health and safety of the workers 21 . air pollution control devices and noise pollution abatement measures.Standard Operating Procedure for Mining Industries Should submit yearly “Environmental Statement” to the concerned State Pollution Control Board Should submit yearly “Water Cess Returns” to the concerned State Pollution Control Board Should provide for all the conditions laid down by the Indian Bureau of Mines like maintaining green cover. etc. Should provide for waste water treatment facility. soil conservation measures. water sprinkling units. 1 CONSENT PROCEDURE All new establishments like industries. medium scale. respectively. orange. the Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act provides for the prevention. Pass Book system has been introduced for renewal of consents. frequency of consent application and the periodicity of monitoring based on the classification of industries 22 . See Annexure II for Consent fee. ♦ Small scale RED ORANGE and GREEN category have to obtain consent every year with an option of once in three years by paying three year fee. Tiny industries have to renew consent once in ten years by paying one year consent fee. sewage treatment systems are required to obtain “Consent for Establishment” and subsequently obtain “Consent for Operation” under the Air and Water Acts. 4. Under these two acts any new industry prior to commissioning should obtain consent of the concerned State Pollution Control Board to establish and to operate. All the consent applications received will be subject to technical evaluation and conditions imposed to protect the environment. Application Form I and Form XIII under the Air and Water Act. Depending upon the industries varying in pollution potential (red. water and wastewater treatment systems. to be filled by the applicant along with the consent fee and relevant documents. and large scale) the consent fees varies. and green) and capital investment (small scale. ♦ The industries under large scale and medium scale RED category are required to obtain consent every year. ♦ Medium scale ORANGE and GREEN category industries are required to obtain consent every year with an option for once in two years by paying two years fee.Standard Operating Procedure for Mining Industries 4 WATER AND AIR (PREVENTION & CONTROL OF POLLUTION) ACTS The Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act is an act to provide for prevention of control of water pollution and maintaining or restoring of wholesomeness of water while. control and abatement of air pollution. If the industry complies with the regulation by providing effluent treatment plant which meets the standards prescribed in terms of quantity and quality. Water cess is levied based on the water consumed for domestic and specified industry.Standard Operating Procedure for Mining Industries 5 WATER (PREVENTION & CONTROL OF POLLUTION) CESS ACT The purpose of Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Cess Act is levy and collect cess on water consumed by 16 categories of industries specified in the schedule I of the act and also by local bodies with a view to augment the resources of the Central and State Pollution Control Boards. Cess is calculated on rate specified in Schedule II of the Act for different water users. The industry consuming water shall furnish the cess returns in the prescribed form on or before 5th of every month to the Member Secretary of the State Pollution Control Board. As per section 4 of the act the concerned industries are required to install standard water meters at such places as may be required by the concerned authority for measuring and recording the quantity of water consumed by the industry. 23 . it is entitled to a rebate of 25%. which should be paid by demand draft by the user. The returns filed are assessed by the authority after due verification and amount payable is intimated to the user. Ministry of Environment and Forests. 13/12/2000.Standard Operating Procedure for Mining Industries 6 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT NOTIFICATION Under the Environmental Impact Assessment Notification of 27/1/1994 and subsequent amendments made on 04/05/1994. However. The Central Government in the Ministry of Environment and Forests will convey a decision regarding suitability or otherwise of the proposed site within a maximum period of thirty days. should be accorded environmental clearance by the Central Government in accordance with the procedure specified in this notification. Ministry of Environment and Forests. Public hearing guidelines are specified in Schedule-IV of the EIA Notification. Any expansion or modernization of any activity (if pollution load is to exceed the existing one). If deemed necessary. 01/08/2001 and 21/11/2001. 1986 (29 of 1986) read with clause (d) of sub-rule (3) of rule 5 of the Environment (Protection) Rules. The reports submitted with the application shall be evaluated and assessed by the Impact Assessment Agency (IAA). The assessment shall be completed within a period of ninety days from receipt of the requisite documents and data from the project 24 . furnished by the project authorities. The project authorities will intimate the location of the project site to the Central Government in the Ministry of Environment and Forests while initiating any investigation and surveys. factory premises at any time prior to. 10/04/1997. Public Hearing is not required in respect of mining projects (major minerals) with lease area up to 25 hectares. New Delhi through the Department of Ecology and Environment. during or after the commencement of the operations relating to the project. having a composition as specified in Schedule-III of this Notification. Public hearing is not required for obtaining site clearance. The application should be accompanied by a project report which should include an Environmental Impact Assessment Report. no prior site clearance is required for projects involving prospecting and exploration of major minerals in areas above 500 hectares provided it is for test drilling on a scale not exceeding 5 boreholes /100 Km2. 6. supplemented by data collected during visits to sites or factories if undertaken. an Environment Management Plan and details of public hearing. 1986. 27/1/2000. as the case may be. and details of public hearing. New Delhi through the Department of Mines and Geology. All Mining projects *(major minerals)* with leases more than 5 hectares require environmental clearance from the central government 6. or new project listed in Schedule I to this notification. operation or mining. the IAA shall consult a committee of Experts. The said site clearance shall be granted for a sanctioned capacity and shall be valid for a period of five years for commencing the construction. The said Committee of Experts shall have full right of entry and inspection of the site or. GoK.1 REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURE FOR SEEKING SITE CLEARANCE FOR PROSPECTING AND EXPLORATION PROJECTS Submit an application (proforma specified in Schedule-II) to the Secretary. powers are conferred on the Central Government by sub-section (1) and clause (v) of sub-section (2) of section 3 of the Environment (Protection) Act. The Impact Assessment Agency shall prepare a set of recommendations based on technical assessment of documents and data. GoK for prospecting and exploration of major minerals in areas above 500 hectares while initiating any investigation and surveys.2 REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURE FOR SEEKING ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE OF PROJECTS Submit an application (proforma specified in Schedule-II) to the Secretary. Approval.O. *S. Subject to the public interest. 1991* and S. 1991. No. if it is to be located or proposed to be located in the areas covered by the Notifications S. No. 1992. 416 (E) dated 20th June. relating to the setting up of the project may be undertaken till the environmental and site clearance is obtained. preliminary or otherwise.O. concealing of factual data. For Mining projects (major minerals) with leases more than 5 hectares. misleading data/reports. false data. engineered reports. If no comments from the Impact Assessment Agency are received within the time limit. would also be revoked.319 (E) dated 7th May. the project authorities concerned shall submit a half yearly report to the Impact Assessment Agency. the Impact Assessment Agency shall make compliance reports publicly available. Misleading and wrong information will cover the following: ·false information. 114 (E) dated 20th February. decisions or recommendations would lead to the project being rejected. 1989.102 (E) dated 1st February. S.O. No. nothing contained in this Notification shall apply to. if granted earlier on the basis of false data. In order to enable the Impact Assessment Agency to monitor effectively the implementation of the recommendations and conditions subject to which the environmental clearance has been given. 25 . Concealing factual data or submission of false. false recommendations or decisions. The clearance granted shall be valid for a period of five years for commencement of the construction or operation of the project.Standard Operating Procedure for Mining Industries authorities and completion of public hearing and decision conveyed within thirty days thereafter. the project would be deemed to have been approved as proposed by project authorities.O. No construction work. Forests along with Stipulations 26 . & Forests in prescribed questionnaire Public hearing arranged No Can Issues be resolved? Is the project acceptable Recommended by EAC Yes Reject Environmental Clearance issued by Min. Forests No Can Issues be resolved Yes SPCB issues NOC Does the Project fall under scheduleI of EIA notification Apply to state DOEn for Environmental Clearance No Is the project site acceptable No EAC Members undertake site visits Reject Is site acceptable No Is the information provided adequate Apply also to CCF in case of forest land is involved. of Env. &. Yes Is there a public outcry against the project Investors advised to look for alternate site Prepare comprehensive EIA or any specific study suggested by the committee No Yes Yes Apply to Union Min. of Env.&. of Env. &. &.Standard Operating Procedure for Mining Industries Obtaining Environmental Clearance Investor Scoping by investor Submits Project questionnaire to concerned SPCB Submission of the project to the Min. of Env.Forests Is the Environmental Management Plan satisfactory Yes Review by Environmental Appraisal Committee of the Min. Forests along with all documents listed at Part I of the handbook Review by SPCB Initial scrutiny by staff of Min. of Env. operation or process requiring consent to operate under section 25 of the Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act. 1986.04. A summary of the figures on energy consumption. As per the notification issued by the Ministry of Environment & Forest. A description of the company’s activities at site considered ii. An assessment of all the significant environmental issues relevant to there activities iii. Hazardous log book The day to day summary from the log book can be summarised on monthly basis. if possible. GSR 386 (E) dtd. 27 . 1989 and the Environment (Protection) Act. Government of India on 13th March.1 CONTENTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT A statement prepared by the industry shall include the following. Non-compliance with this mandatory requirement amounts to violation of the Environment (Protection) Act. The industry’s environmental policy objectives and targets v. i. 22. Environmental Statement helps industry to take a comprehensive role at their industrial operations and facilities. For the preparation of Environmental Statement. 1981 and/ or authorization issued under the Hazardous Waste (Management & Handling) Rules. iv. understanding of material flows and focus on areas where waste reduction and consequently saving input costs. Energy log book 4. 1986 are required to submit the environmental statement for every financial year ending 31st March in the prescribed form [Form V] to the concerned State Pollution Control Boards on or before 30th day of September every year beginning 1993.1993) under the Environment (Protection) Act. waste generation and other significant environmental aspects. Details of the programme to be followed and the environmental management system. the operational problems associated with the process and the areas requiring improvement. Water log book 2. water consumption. Pollutant log book 5. log book need to be maintained by the mining authorities in their premises which would make the statement summarising easier. all those carrying on an industry. Raw Material log book 3. Environmental Statement is to be prepared by every industry by filling up one “Environmental Statement Form V (enclosed vide Annexure) supplied by Pollution Control Board. 7. 1986. to identify the origins of wastes. The log book list is provide below 1. 1992 (amended vide notification no. pollutant emissions. is now based on the emerging philosophy of waste prevention and reduction. A sample log book is provided in Annexure ………. one needs to examine the production processes. 1974 and / or under section 21 of the Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act. In order to prevent or reduce waste generation.Standard Operating Procedure for Mining Industries 7 ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT PROCEDURES Environmental Management in industries hitherto based on and off pipe waste treatment. raw materials consumption. tests and confirmation of local procedures and practices whose goal is verify whether they comply with legal requirements. quantities & types of waste generation ♦ Collates information on unit operations. ♦ Highlights process and poor management ♦ Helps to set targets for waste reduction ♦ Permits the development of effective waste management strategies. water usage and wastes and increases knowledge of the process. 8. “Environmental Audit” is a technique being introduced for integrating the interest of the industry and the environment so that there could be mutually supportive. periodic and objective evaluation of how well environmental organization. raw materials. management and equipment are performing with the aim of helping to safe guard the environment by: ♦ Facilitating management control of environmental practices. documented. This technique is basically a part of industry’s internal procedures to meet their responsibilities towards better environment. regulatory requirement. 8.Standard Operating Procedure for Mining Industries 8 ENVIRONMENTAL AUDITING Environmental Audit has become a step to comply with the requirement to furnish the Environmental Statement. ICC defines Environmental Audit is “It is a management tool comprising a systematic. “Environment Policy” means a statement of a company’s overall aims and principles of action with respect to the environment.1 FEATURES OF A GOOD ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT A good Environmental Audit ♦ defines sources. ♦ ‘Environmental Statement’ which is a part of the Environmental Audit. though the importance of Environmental audit lies in achieving increased productivity and reduced waste generation. products. ♦ Assessing compliance with company policies. Environment Auditing is a management tool comprising a systematic documented periodic and objective evaluation of how well the management systems are performing with the aim of: • Waste preventive and reduction • Assessing compliance with regulatory requirements • Facilitating control of environmental practices by a company’s management. Auditing differs from assessment in that it requires collection and documentation of competent and sufficient evidence rather than an opinion based primarily on professional judgement. Environmental Audit in India is different from that in developed countries and the definition of International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) is accepted.2 AUDIT PROCEDURE 28 . ♦ Rises awareness in the workforce regarding the benefits of waste reduction ♦ Helps to improve process efficiency ♦ Enables legislative compliance & avoids litigation. ‘Auditing’ in general is a methodical examination involving analysis. which would include meeting. and • Placing environmental information in the public domain. internal polices and accepted practices. Phase 1: Pre-Assessment AUDIT PREPARATION Step 1 Prepare and organise audit team and resources. Step 2 Divide Process into unit operation Step 3 Construct process flow diagram linking unit operation Phase 2: Material Balance PROCESS INPUTS PROCESS OUTPUTS Step 4 Determine inputs Step 7 quantify products / by-products Step 5 Record water usage Step 8 Account for waste water Step 6 Measure current levels of waste reuse/recycling Step 9 Account for gaseous emissions Step 10 Account for offsite wastes DESERVE A MATERIAL BALANCE Step 11 Assemble input and output Information Step 12 Derive a preliminary material balance Step 13 and 14 evaluate and refine material balance IDENTIFY WASTE REDUCTION OPTIONS Step 15 Identify obvious waste reduction measures Step 16 target and characterize problem wastes Step 17 Investigate the possibility of waste segregation Step 18 Identify the long term waste reduction measures EVALUATE WASTE REDUCTION OPTIONS Step 19 Undertake environmental and economic evaluations of waste reduction options.Standard Operating Procedure for Mining Industries A step-by-step methodology for Environmental Audit as recommended by the United Nations Environment Programme and the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) is illustrated in figure 1. list viable options Phase 3: Synthesis WASTE REDUCTION ACTION PLAN Step 20 Design and implement a waste reduction action plan to achieve improved process efficiency Quick Reference Audit Guide 29 . However. In this chapter we are suggesting the following activities that would provide a rigorous analysis of environmental statement submitted by the mining authorities and develop an effective institutional arrangement for implementing Environmental Audit in the state. this is an important step which would not only give the yearly compliance but also the status of the environment over a period of time.Standard Operating Procedure for Mining Industries 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION EXERCISE The mining authority is required to seek Environmental Clearance from the Ministry of Environment and Forest. for a new or proposed expansion / modernisation and submit Environmental Impact Assessment report while applying for Environmental Clearance. though the ‘Environmental Impact Assessment report’ is submitted through the State Pollution Control Board. there is no provision to link the EIA report with the ‘Environmental Statement’ which is submitted yearly. 30 . The authorities are also required to submit yearly ‘Water Cess Returns’ and ‘Environmental Statement’ to the concerned State Pollution Control Boards. Verification of Environmental Audit by the Third Party For the verification process the following steps are suggested: Step 1: Verification of maintenance of Log Books Step 2: Verification of maintenance of Yearly Resource Auditing Books Step 3: Verification of compliance of Mining Plan and Consent Aspects Step 4: Verification of Environmental Aspects Step 5: Verification of Environmental Statement in line with the data provided with the data submitted with Environmental Impact Assessment report. Verification of Environmental Audit by the Mining Authorities 2. As of now. Verification of Environmental Audit by the Regulatory Authorities 3. 1. GoI. CPCB KSPCB. CPCB Provides for the control and abatement of air pollution. CPCB KSPCB. community groups. Collection of 31 Responding to an application submitted by the stakeholder KSPCB’S STANDARDS A written response within 7 working days of receiving letter or e-mail including the information sought will be sent. individuals. Board issues consent to industry and local bodies which discharge effluent with effluent limits Provides for the levy and collection of cess on water consuming industries and local bodies. Board issues consent to industry which emit air pollutants with emission limits Establishes an institutional structure for preventing and abating water pollution.Standard Operating Procedure for Mining Industries Appendix I: Continued . NGOs. In case of refusal of consent the reasons will be intimated Scrutinising the returns submitted and to issue assessment order Decision . The Board has set its standards for various services NAME OF ACT OR RULES IMPLEMENTING AGENCIES OBJECTIVE OF ACTS OR RULES KSPCB’S SERVICE Responding to request for Information General Responding to complaints 1 Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act. local bodies. industries and businesses. Appendix I: SR. A written response within 15 working days of receipt of complaint Decisions will be made within 21 days of receiving a filled-in application and supporting information. . 1977 and Rules KSPCB. 1981 2 Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act. 1974 and Rules 3 Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess Act. In case of refusal of consent the reasons will be intimated Responding to an application submitted by the stakeholoder Decisions will be made within 21 days of receiving a filled-in application and supporting information. (Form No XIII ). NO 1 Standards of Service of Karnataka State Pollution Control Board The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board deals with Government. In cases which need more time to respond correspondence will be dispatched immediately followed by the information within 2 calendar months An immediate response where possible. (Form No I ). . 2000 Environmental Protection Act. NO 9 10 NAME OF ACT OR RULES The Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control Rules). 1986 IMPLEMENTING AGENCIES OBJECTIVE OF ACTS OR RULES cess enhances the funds of the Board for effective implementation of environmental legislation KSPCB.Standard Operating Procedure for Mining Industries Appendix I: Continued . SR. . CPCB 32 KSPCB’S SERVICE to enable stakeholders to file cess returns KSPCB’S STANDARDS . CPCB KSPCB. . 00.Standard Operating Procedure for Mining Industries Appendix II: Continued .50.00.500 500 200 1. 1 Classificationi Redv Category Large Medium Small 2 Orangevi Large Medium Small Capital Investment by Industries in Rupeesii > 1000 Crores >500 < 1000 Crores >250 < 500 Crores >50 < 250 Crores >25 < 50 Crores >10 < 25 Crores >5 < 10 Crores >1 < 5 Crores >50 lakhs < 1 Crore >25 lakhs < 50 lakhs < >10 lakhs < 25 lakhs >5 lakhs < 10 lakhs >1 lakh < 5 lakhs < 1 lakh > 1000 Crores >500 < 1000 Crores >250 < 500 Crores >50 < 250 Crores >25 < 50 Crores >10 < 25 Crores >5 < 10 Crores >1 < 5 Crores >50 lakhs < 1 Crore >25 lakhs < 50 lakhs < >10 lakhs < 25 lakhs Consent Fee in Rupeesiii 2.000 2.75.000 75.000 20.25.000 17.000 1. . No.000 60.750 33 Consent Applicationiv Every Year Periodicity of Monitoring Once in a month Every Year Every Year (option of once in 3 years by paying 3 years fee) Once in two months Once in 3-4 months Every Year Once in two months Every Year (option of once in 2 years by paying 2 years fee) Every Year (option of once in 3 years by paying 3 years fee) Once in 3 months Once in 4-6 months .000 3.500 1.000 1.000 50.000 30.500 5.000 90.000 6.000 1.000 15.000 25.500 12.000 1.000 2. Appendix II: Consent Fee to be paid by the Industries based on the capital investment. . frequency of consent application and the periodicity of monitoring based on the classification of industries Sr.000 40. 000 30.00 Crores). Fees are the same for ‘Consent for Establishment’ and Consent for Operation iv Form I and Form XIII under the Air Act (1981) and Water Act (1974).000 200 100 i Consent Application iv Periodicity of Monitoring Every Year Once in 3 months Every Year (option of once in 2 years by paying 2 years fee) Every Year (option of once in 3 years by paying 3 years fee) Once in 6 months Once in 12 months Categories of industries is as per GOI.000 20.000 1. 1. Tiny industries have to renew consent once in ten year by paying one year consent fee. . Sr.00 to 20.00 Crores) or Regional Office (investment < Rs.000 75.00 Crores) vii Consent for establishment and operation to be obtained from Head Office (investment > 20.Standard Operating Procedure for Mining Industries Appendix II: Continued .500 1. building.000 50. 3 i Classification Greenvii Category Large Medium Small Capital Investment by Industries in Rupeesii >5 lakhs < 10 lakhs >1 lakh < 5 lakhs < 1 lakh > 1000 Crores >500 < 1000 Crores >250 < 500 Crores >50 < 250 Crores >25 < 50 Crores >10 < 25 Crores >5 < 10 Crores >1 < 5 Crores >50 lakhs < 1 Crore >25 lakhs < 50 lakhs < >10 lakhs < 25 lakhs >5 lakhs < 10 lakhs >1 lakh < 5 lakhs < 1 lakh Consent Fee in Rupeesiii 1. Official Memorandum No J20011 / 15/ IA/ dated 27th Sept 1988 read with amendment issued time to time Capital investment on land.250 250 150 1. However Consent for operation can be obtained either from Divisional (investment Rs. vi Consent for establishment and operation to be obtained from Head Office.000 1. Divisional (investment Rs.000 4. 1. No. Fees shall be paid by Bank Draft in favour of KSPCB. v Consent for establishment and operation to be obtained from Head Office for large and medium category. 1. MoEF.00 to 20.50. plant and machinery including all movable and immovable assets as detailed in the project report for new industry or audited report for existing industry or twenty times the annual lease value in case where land and/or buildings are taken on lease iii Notification No FEE 115 ENV 95 (P) dated 19th February 1998. staff quarters. However Consent for operation can be obtained either from Divisional or Regional Office for investments < Rs.00.00 Crores) or Regional Office (investment < Rs. .000 10.00 Crores. respectively. published in Karnataka Gazette dated 2nd April 1998. 1.000 2. Bangalore encashable at Bangalore.00 Crores) ii 34 . 1.000 15. Ground. 1994 SCHEDULE-II: APPLICATION FORM (a)Water balance at site: (b)Lean season water availability. Peak labour force to be deployed giving details of: -Endemic health problems in the area due to waste water/air/soil borne diseases: -Health care system existing and proposed: 10. (a) Name and Address of the project proposed: (b) Location of the project: Name of the Place: District. Water balance: 35 . Water Requirement: (c)Source to be tapped with competing users (River. (a) Land Requirement: Agriculture Land: Forest land and Density of vegetation. Climate and Air Quality: (a)Windrose at site: (b)Max/Min/Mean annual temperature: (c)Frequency of inversion: (d)Frequency of cyclones/ tornadoes/ cloud burst: (e)Ambient air quality data: (f)Nature & concentration of emission of SPM. if any. Gas (CO. Other (specify): (b) (i) Land use in the Catchment within 10 km radius of the proposed site: (ii)Topography of the area indicating gradient. CO2.Standard Operating Procedure for Mining Industries Appendix III: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT NOTIFICATION. Lake. Objectives of the project: 3. with control measures: 8. aspects and altitude: (iii) Erodibility classification of the proposed land: (c) Pollution sources existing in 10 km radius and their impact on quality of air. Noise and Vibrations: (a)Sources of Noise and Vibrations: (b)Ambient noise level: (c)Noise and Vibration control measures proposed: (d)Subsidence problem. water and land: (d) Distance of the nearest National Park /Sanctuary/ Biosphere Reserve/ Monuments/ heritage site/ Reserve Forest: (e) Rehabilitation plan for quarries/borrow areas: (f) Green belt plan: (g) Compensatory afforestation plan: 4. Power requirement indicating source of supply: Complete environmental details to be furnished separately.) from the project: 5. NOx. Public supply): (d)Water quality: (e)Changes observed in quality and quantity of groundwater in the last years and present charging and extraction details: (f) (i) Quantum of waste water to be released with treatment details: (ii)Quantum of quality of water in the receiving body before and after disposal of solid wastes: (iii)Quantum of waste water to be released on land and type of land: (g) (i) Details of reservoir water quality with necessary Catchment Treatment Plan: (ii) Command Area Development Plan: 6. CHn etc. Tehsil: Latitude/Longitude: Nearest Airport/Railway Station: (c) Alternate sites examined and the reasons for selecting the proposed site: (d) Does the site conform to stipulated land use as per local land use plan? 2. Solid wastes: (a)Nature and quantity of solid wastes generated (b)Solid waste disposal method: 7. if captive power unit proposed: 9. (a) Number of villages and population to be displaced: 1. (a) Environmental Impact Assessment (b)Environment Management Plan: (c)Detailed Feasibility Report: (d)Duly filled in questionnaire 13. Details of Environmental Management Cell: (c)Rehabilitation Master Plan: 11. if any. . Risk Assessment Report and Disaster Management Plan: Report prepared as per guidelines issued by the Central Government in the MOEF from time to time: I hereby give an undertaking that the data and information given above are due to the best of my knowledge and belief and I am aware that if any part of the data/information submitted is found to be false or misleading at any stage. the project be rejected and the clearance given. Signature of the applicant With name and full address Given under the seal of Date: Organisation on behalf Place: Whom the applicant is signing.Standard Operating Procedure for Mining Industries Appendix III: Continued . to the project is likely to be revoked at our risk and cost. . 12. : 36 . 100 3 Particular size of Suspended Solids Shall pass 850 micron IS Sieve 4 pH value 5. 1986) STANDARDS SL . NO I PARAMETER Colour and Odour INLAND SURFACE WATER See Note I PUBLIC SEWERS LAND FOR IRRIGATION See Note I MARINE COASTAL AREAS See Note I --2 Suspended Solids mg/l.0 Shall not exceed 50C above the receiving water temperature METHOD No.5520 Partition Gravimetric method Extraction method for sludge samples No. Max 7 Total Residual Chlorine mg/l.2120 Visual comparison Method Spectrophotometeric Method No.0 --- --- 37 (a) For process wastewater 100 (b) For cooling water effluent.0 5 Temperature Shall not exceed 50C above the receiving water temperature 10 20 10 20 1. max 850 microns 5. 2550 Laboratory and field methods No.5 to 9.Amperotric titration method . Max. Max.0 6 Oil and Grease mg/l.H+ Electrometric Method No. 4500. 2150 Threshold odour test No.Standard Operating Procedure for Mining Industries Appendix IV: GENERAL STANDARDS FOR DISCHARGE OF EFFLUENTS (Extracts From Environment Protection Rules. 4500-Cl Iodometric method. 600 200 5.5 to 9.0 5. 10% above total suspended matter of influent (a) Floatable solids max.0 - - 1. 2130 Nephlometric Method No. 3 mm (b) Settleable solids.5 to 9.5 to 9. 3550-Pb AAS Method. Max. Fluorometric method No. Titrimetric method. mg/l. . STANDARDS SL .Hg. Max.0 - 2. mg/l. AAS Method. Mercury (as Hg).2 0. 3550-Pb AAS Method. Dithizone Method No. 3. Lead (as Pb). Dithizone Method.0 - 1. 3550-Cr. 0. 0. Max.0 15 - 15 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 23 24 Cyanide (as CN).0 - 5. mg/l. Hexavalent Chromium (as Cr+6). 3550-Zn. 3550-Zn.2 2. Colorimetric method. 50 50 - 50 100 - - 100 5.0 - 2.1 1. Fluoride (as F). Ion. 38 METHOD No4500. mg/l.01 . 4500. mg/l. mg/l. Dithizone Method No.1 2. 3550-Cu.2 0. Max. mg/l. Copper (as Cu).0 3.0 3. Zincon method No.01 - 0.05 22 Nickel (as Ni). Max.0 20 Zinc (as Zn). Free Ammonia (as NH3).2 0.selective electrode method Ion Chromatographic method .0 3.0 0. AAS Method.F-. AAS Method. Cold Vapour Atomic absorption Method. Max.0 - 3.0 250 - - 250 0.0 2. Colorimetric method. Max. mg/l). AAS Method. mg/l.05 - 0. 5220 Titrimetric method. 3500.2 0.0 2. mg/l. NO 8 INLAND SURFACE WATER PARAMETER PUBLIC SEWERS MARINE COASTAL AREAS LAND FOR IRRIGATION Ammonical Nitrogen (as N).0 0.2 2. Chemical Oxygen Demand. 3500. Neo cuproine Method No. Max. Dithizone Method No. 4500 N-org Macro kjeldhal Method Semimicro Kjeldhal Method No. Max. mg/l. mg/l.01 0.0 15 - 15 21 Selenium (as Se). Cyanide.0 - 2. 3500. Inductively coupled plasma method. Max. Max.NH3 Primary distillation steps Titrimetric method Phenate method No.0 2. Max. Total Kjeldhal Nitrogen (as NH3). mg/l.Se. Colorimetric method No.05 0.Selective Electrode Method. Ion Chromatographic method No.0 1.Standard Operating Procedure for Mining Industries Appendix IV: Continued .2 0.As Atomic absorption spectrometric method No. Max.0 - - 5. Inductively coupled plasma method No. Max. mg/l. Total Chromium (as Cr). . Cadmium (as Cd). Max. Colorimetric method 4500. mg/l.0 0. Arsenic (as As). 5. Max. mg/l. 0 5.NO2.0 - - 5.0 - 5. Max.Mn AAS Method Inductively coupled plasma method Persulphate Method No. 4500.0 - - - 26 Sulphide (as S). Max. 7110 Evaporation method for grass alpha.Standard Operating Procedure for Mining Industries Appendix IV: Continued . 3550-V AAS Method Inductively coupled plasma method Gallic acid method 4500. beta No. . 3500.0 10-7 10-7 10-8 10-7 28 Radioactive materials: (a) Alpha emitter Micro curie/ml (b) Beta emitter Micro curie/ml 10-6 10-6 10-7 10-6 90% survival of fish after 96 hours in 100% effluent 90% survival of fish after 96 hours in 100% effluent 90% survival of fish after 96 hours in 100% effluent 29 Bio-assay test 90% survival of fish after 96 hours in 100% effluent 30 Manganese (as Mn) 2 mg/l 2 mg/l - 2 mg/l 31 Iron (as Fe) 3 mg/l 3 mg/l - 3 mg/l 32 Vanadium (as V) 0.2 mg/l 0. mg/l.2 mg/l 33 Nitrate Nitrogen 10 mg/l - - 20 mg/l 34 Dissolved Solids 2100 2100 2100 - 39 METHOD No.P Vandomolybdo phosphori acid Colorimetric method Stannous chloride method Ascorbic acid method No. 1.Ion Chromatographic method Colorimetric Method . 3550-Fe AAS Method Inductively coupled plasma method Phenanthroline method No. Ion selective electrode method No. mg/l. 2. 6420 Liquid –Liquid extraction gas Chromatographic method Mass Spectrometric method No. NO PARAMETER INLAND SURFACE WATER PUBLIC SEWERS MARINE COASTAL AREAS LAND FOR IRRIGATION 25 Dissolved Phosphates (as P).0 27 Phenolic Compounds (as C6H5OH). mg/l. 5. STANDARDS SL .2 mg/l - 0. 4500.S2 Methylene blue method Iodometric method. Max. . . 1000 PUBLIC SEWERS 1000 MARINE COASTAL AREAS LAND FOR IRRIGATION 1000 - METHOD 4500.). NO 35 INLAND SURFACE WATER PARAMETER (Inorganic). Sulphate (as SO. 1986. 2. .34 & 35 are retained by the State Board. Max. All efforts should be made to remove colour and unpleasant odour as far as practicable. 3. STANDARDS SL . . Max.Ion Chromatographic method Gravimetric method with ignition of residues Turbidimetric method NOTE: 1. 055 to 110 035 to 055 40 . mg/l.No. 1 2 3 4 5 Soil Texture Sandy Sandy Loam Loam Clay loam Clayey Loading Rate in m3/Ha/Day 225 to 280 170 to 225 110 to 170.No.Standard Operating Procedure for Mining Industries Appendix IV: Continued . Parameters at Sl. Hydraulic loading of effluent for application on land for different soils are as under: Sl.NO2. exercising Rule 3(2) of Environment (Protection) Rules. mg/l. ..(iv) Year of establishment (v) Date of the last environmental statement submitted PART B WATER AND RAW MATERIAL CONSUMPTION: (i) Water consumption m3/d Process Cooling Domestic Name of products Process water consumption per unit of product output During the previous During the current financial year financial year (1) (2) (1) (2) (3) (ii) Raw material consumption Name of raw materials Name of products Consumption of raw material per unit of output during the previous during the current financial year financial year * Industry may use codes if disclosing details of raw material would violate contractual obligations. (ii) Industry category primary. PART C Pollutants POLLUTION DISCHARGED TO ENVIRONMENT/ UNIT OF OUTPUT (Parameter as specified in the consent issued) Percentage of Concentrations of Quantity of variation from pollutants in pollutants prescribed discharges (mass/ discharged standards with volume) (mass/day) reasons 41 .Units.(STC Code) Secondary.. PART A (i) Name and address of the owner/ occupier of the industry. 1986) FORM V Environmental Statement for the financial year ending the 31st March ……………….Standard Operating Procedure for Mining Industries Appendix IV: ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT (TO BE SUBMITTED AS PER ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION ACT. otherwise all industries have to name the raw materials used.. operation or process.(SIC Code) (iii) Production Capacity. prevention of pollution. PART I Any other particulars for improving the quality of the environment. PART H Additional measures/ investment proposal for environmental protection including abatement of pollution. PART G Impact of the pollution abatement measures taken on conservation of natural resources and on the cost of production. (a) Water (b) Air PART D HAZARDOUS WASTES (as specified under the Hazardous Wastes/ Management and Handling Rules. . . 1989) Hazardous wastes Total quantity (kg.) during the previous during the current financial year financial year (a) From process (b) From Pollution control facilities PART E SOLID WASTES Total quantity during the previous financial year (a) (b) (c) during the current financial year From process From pollution control facilities (1) Quantity recycled or reutilized within the units (2) Solid (3) Disposed PART F Please specify the characterizations (in terms of composition and quantum) of hazardous as well as solid wastes and indicate disposal practice adopted for both these categories of wastes. 42 .Standard Operating Procedure for Mining Industries Appendix V: Continued . . Effluent discharge standards: The coal washeries shall maintain the close circuit operation with zero effluent discharge. delta (A). Noise level standards: -Operational/working zone-not to exceed 85 dB (A) Leq for 8 hours exposure -The ambient air quality standards in respect of noise as notified under the Environmental (protection) Rules.. not less than 1.5-9. Schedule I: Sl No 85 Environmental Standards for Coal Washeries 1. ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION RULES. etc.Standard Operating Procedure for Mining Industries Appendix V: Continued .0 100 mg/l 10 mg/l 30 mg/l 250 mg/l 1. Those pertaining to the mining industry have been complied below Schedule I: Sl No 11 Sl. Method of measurement shall be High Volume sampling and Average flow rate. . 2. 1986 provides for the Standard for emission or discharge of environmental pollutants.No.1 m3 per minute. 1986. 43 . using upwind downwind method of measurement. operations or processes. 1986 (Rule 3 (2)) Rule 3 of the Environment Protection Rules. If in case due to some genuine problems like periodical cleaning of the system. heavy rainfall. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Parameter pH Total suspended solids Oil and Grease BOD (3 days at 27OC) COD Phenolics Limits 5.0 mg/l 3. Industry Parameter 11 Stone-crushing Suspended unit particulate matter Standards The suspended particulate matter measured between 3 metres and 10 metres from any process equipment of a stone-crushing unit shall not exceed 600 micro-grammes per cubic metre. it becomes necessary to discharge the effluent to sewer/land/stream then the effluent shall conform to the following standards at the final outlet of the coal washery: Sl. measured between 25 and 30 metres from the enclosure of coal crushing plant in the downward and leeward wind direction shall not exceed 150 microgram per cubic metre. Fugitive emission standards The difference in the value of suspended particulate matter. shall be followed at the boundary line of the coal washery. The standards are specified in Schedules I to IV for various emissions or discharges of environmental pollutants from the industries.No. In case any residential or commercial or industrial place falls within 500 metres of any dust generating sources. -Green belt shall be developed along the roadside. -The efficiency of the settling ponds of the wastewater treatment system of the coal washery shall not be less than 90 per cent. fitted with suitable air pollution control measures and finally emitted through a stack of minimum height of 30 m. briquette industry. 2. transfer points. loading/ unloading points. Overburden dumps. -Water or water mixed chemical shall be sprayed at all strategic coal transfer points such as conveyors. -Water sprinkling by using fine atomizer nozzles arrangement shall be provided on the coal heaps arid on around the crushers/pulverisers. Sulphur dioxide (SO2) and Oxides of Nitrogen (NOX) concentration in downwind direction considering predominant wind direction. Respirable Particulate Matter (RPM). . Schedule I: Sl No 90 Standards for coal mines 1. office building and all around the boundary line of the coal washery. Code of practice for Coal Washery. Blasting. High pressure horn shall be prohibited. Drilling.. in and around the coal washery shall be pucca either asphalted or concreted. coal handling plants. conforming particulate matter emission standard of 150 mg/Nm' or provided with adequate water sprinkling arrangement. -Vehicle movement in the coal washery area shall be regulated effectively to avoid traffic congestion. etc. Frequency of Sampling -Air quality monitoring at a frequency of once in a fortnight at the dust generating sources given in clause 1 shall be carried out. Coal handling plant (CHP). -The crushers/pulverisers of the coal washeries shall be provided with enclosures. -Water consumption in the coal washery shall not exceed 1. nearby road. etc. hoppers. coal transportation road. rubber decks in chutes and centrifugal chutes shall be provided with proper rubber linings. Railway sliding. As far as practically possible conveyors. the National Ambient Air Quality Standards notified under Schedule VII shall be applicable. Air Quality Standards The Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM). Dust Generating Sources Loading or unloading. residential complex. or any other dust generating external sources like coke ovens (hard as well as soft). . Haul road.5 cubic meters per tonne of coal. 44 . 4.Standard Operating Procedure for Mining Industries Appendix V: Continued . shall be provided with enclosures. II and III. etc. -Area. at a distance of 500 metres from the following dust generating source shall not exceed the standards specified in the Tables I. -Storage bunkers. 1989. Smokes emission from heavy duty vehicle operating in the coal washeries should conform the standards prescribed under the Motor Vehicle Rules. 00 AM . 3.0 Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) 250 mg/l Total Suspended Solids (TSS) 100 mg/l 200 mg/l (Land for irrigation) Oil & Grease (0 & G) 10 mg/l (Monitoring frequency of these parameters shall be once in a fortnight) Optional parameters: All other parameters indicated in the general standards for discharge of environment pollutants under Schedule VI. -In case. shall be in addition to the effluent standards specified under clause 3. Effluent standards The standards for effluent discharge into sewer or stream or land. Applicability These rules shall apply to all new generator sets using petrol or kerosene as fuel.00 PM 10. 2002 90 dBA 86 dBA 2. -As a result monthly monitoring. Noise limit Noise limit for new generator sets run with petrol or kerosene shall be as given below: Sound Power Level Lwa Noise Limit from September 1. .00 AM Leq 75 dB (A) Leq 70 dB (A) (Monitoring frequency for noise level shall be once in fortnight) Occupational exposure limit of noise specified by Director General of Mines Safety (DGMS) shall be complied with by the coal mines. 45 . . then fortnight monitoring may be reverted to. 2001 September 1. the value has exceeded the specified standards. Schedule I: Sl No 91 Noise Limit for Generator Sets run with Petrol or Kerosene 1. then the sampling frequency may be shifted to two days in a quarter year (3 months). If the results of four consecutive weeks indicate that the concentration of pollutants is within the specified standards. (Monitoring frequency shall be once in a year for the optional parameters) 4. Noise Level Standards Noise Level 6. if it is found that the value of the pollutant is less than 50% of the specified standards for three consecutive months.00 PM . manufactured in or imported into India: Provided that these rules shall not apply to: (a) Any genset manufactured or imported for the purpose of exports outside India.5 to 9. or (b) The genset is intended for the purpose of sample only and not for sale in India.6. the air quality sampling shall be done twice a week.10.Standard Operating Procedure for Mining Industries Appendix V: Continued . are given below: pH 5. (1) The supplier of the ‘product’ must affix a conformance label on the product meeting the following requirements: a. Nodal agency 1. 2. 5. 6. related to the implementation of these rules. 7. shall be prohibited. In case of any dispute or difficulty in implementation of these rules the matter shall be referred to the nodal agency. Automotive Research Association of India. (2) The conformance label must contain the following information: a. The nodal agency shall constitute a Standing Committee to advise it on all matters.Standard Operating Procedure for Mining Industries Appendix V: Continued . Name and address of the supplier (if the address is described in the owners manual. it may not be included in the label) b. as determined by the verification for conformity of production. in India. 3. and National Aerospace Laboratory. National Physical Laboratory.e. The label shall be affixed on a part necessary for normal operation of the ‘product’ and not normally requiring replacement during the ‘product’ life. Pune. including the disputed matters. these rules The sale of a product model. 9. Type approval certificate number and time phase (i. 1986. Bangalore. Fluid Control Research Institute. Naval Science & Technology Laboratory. 3. Compliance and testing procedure The compliance and testing procedure shall be prepared and published by Central Pollution Control Board. or not complying with the noise limits. Visakhapatnam. 8. Requirement of conformance labeling 6. Palghat. with the help of the certification agencies. Statement that “this product conforms to the Environment (Protection) Rules. not having valid type approval certificate. 46 . 4. Certification body The following agencies are authorized for type approval and for verification of conformity of production. c. . September 2001 or September 2002). . Requirement of certification Every manufacturer or importer (hereinafter referred to as “supplier”) of genset (hereinafter referred to as “product”) to which these rules apply must have a valid certificate of type approval for all the product models being manufactured or imported after the specified dates. The label shall be durable and legible. every year. New Delhi. 6. b. by certification body specified in clause 8. The Central Pollution Control Board shall be the nodal agency for implementation of these rules. Verification of conformity of production (COP) Every supplier shall subject its products to the verification for conformity of production. Sale of generator sets not complying with. These rules shall not apply to a. 3. The manufacturer shall offer to the user a standard acoustic enclosure of 25 dB (A) insertion loss and also a suitable exhaust muffler with insertion loss of 25 dB (A). . within the ambient noise requirements by proper siting and control measures. 02. 2003 shall be 75 dB(A) at 1 metre from the enclosure surface.1. The measurement for Insertion Loss may be done at different points at 0. on or after 1st July. Noise Limit for Generator Sets Run with Diesel 1.5 Guidelines for the manufacturers/users of Diesel Generator sets shall be as under: 01. manufactured on or after the 1st July. The implementation of noise limit for these diesel generator sets shall be regulated as given in paragraph 3 below. The user shall make efforts to bring down the noise levels due to the DG set. Noise limits for diesel generator sets not covered by paragraph 1. 2. Noise limit for diesel generator sets (upto 1000 KVA) manufactured on or after the 1st July. Limits of Noise for DG sets (upto 1000 KVA) manufactured on or after the 1st July. 04.5m from the acoustic enclosure/room. Applicability 01. 2003. it may not be possible to check the performance of the acoustic enclosure/acoustic treatment.1 Noise from DG set shall be controlled by providing an acoustic enclosure or by treating the room acoustically. 2. 2. manufactured or imported in India. in the night time).3 The DG set shall be provided with proper exhaust muffler with insertion loss of minimum 25 dB(A). The maximum permissible sound pressure level for new diesel generator (DG) sets with rated capacity up to 1000 KVA. Noise limit for DG sets not covered by paragraph 1. These rules apply to DG sets upto 1000 KVA rated output. preferably. . The diesel generator sets should be provided with integral acoustic enclosure at the manufacturing stage itself. and then averaged. outside his premises.2 The acoustic enclosure or acoustic treatment of the room shall be designed for minimum 25 dB(A) insertion loss or for meeting the ambient noise standards.4 These limits shall be regulated by the State Pollution Control Boards and the State Pollution Control Committees. A proper routine and preventive maintenance procedure for the DG set should be set and followed in consultation with the DG set manufacturer which would help prevent noise levels of the DG set from deteriorating with use. at the users end. 3. 02. shall be as follows: 2. whichever is on the higher side (if the actual ambient noise is on the higher side.Standard Operating Procedure for Mining Industries Appendix V: Continued . 2. reduction up to actual ambient noise level. DG sets manufactured or imported for the purpose of exports 47 . 03. Under such circumstances the performance may be checked for noise. 2003. 2003. Installation of a DG set must be strictly in compliance with the recommendations of the DG set manufacturer. 2. ii. 3. and b.4. The conformance label must contain the following information: a. related to the implementation of these regulations. 3. Date of manufacture of the product. Compliance and Testing Procedure The compliance and testing procedure shall be prepared and published by the Central Pollution Control Board. including the disputed matters. 3. import or use of DG sets not complying with the rules prohibited No person shall sell. 75 dB (A) at 1m d. Visakhapatnam iv. Palghat v. Pune ii. 3.2.7. import or use of a product model. The Central Pollution Board shall be the nodal agency for implementation of these regulations. National Physical Laboratory. Noise limit viz. 1986". New Delhi iii. the matter shall be referred to the nodal agency. The label shall be durable and legible. Sale. it may not be included in the label) b. for all the product models being manufactured or imported from 1st July. Automotive Research Association of India. DG sets intended for the purpose of sample and not for sale in India. 3. Authorized agencies for certification The following agencies are authorized to carry out such tests as they deem necessary for giving certificates for Type Approval and Conformity of Production testings of DG sets and to give such certificates: i. The nodal agency shall constitute a Committee to advise it on all matters. e. Requirement of Conformance Labelling i. . Type approval certificate number. National Aerospace Laboratory. ii. c. Nodal Agency i. Bangalore 3.5.6. outside India. which is not having a valid Type Approval certificate and Conformity of Production certificate. iii.Standard Operating Procedure for Mining Industries Appendix V: Continued .3. In case of any dispute or difficulty in implementation of these regulations. . b. Requirement of Certification Every manufacturer or importer (hereinafter referred to as "supplier") of DG set (hereinafter referred to as "product") to which these regulations apply must have valid certificates of Type Approval and also valid certificates of Conformity of Production for each year. Name and address of the supplier (if the address is described in the owner's manual. The supplier' of the 'product' must affix a conformance label on the product meeting the following requirements: a. 48 . with the help of the certification agencies. Statement “This product conforms to the Environment (Protection) Rules. Naval Science & Technology Laboratory. 2003 with the noise limit specified in paragraph 1. Fluid Control Research Institute. The label shall be affixed on a part necessary for normal operation of the 'product' and not normally requiring replacement during the 'product' life. Mixed categories of areas should be declared as one of the four abovementioned categories by the Competent Authority and the corresponding standards shall apply.Standard Operating Procedure for Mining Industries Appendix V: Continued . and 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. educational institutions and courts. Silence zone is defined as areas upto 100 metres around such premises as hospitals.4 Area Code Category of Area A B C D Industrial area Commercial area Residential area Silence Zone Limits in dB (A) Leg.3 Note. The Silence zones are to be declared by the Competent Authority. .m. Day Time Night Time 75 70 65 55 55 45 50 40 Day time is reckoned in between 6 a.m. .1 Note.2 Note. loudspeakers and bursting of crackers shall be banned in these zones. SCHEDULE III (See rule 3) Ambient Air Quality Standards in Respect of Noise Note.] 49 . Night time is reckoned in between 9 p. Use of vehicular horns. location as per the revenue records. Managing Directors. 2. …………………………… …………………………… To The Member Secretary. CONTINUATION OF DISCHARGE UNDER SECTION 25 OR SECTION 26 OF THE WATER (PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF POLLUTION) ACT. Name. persons.. Nationality of the applicant. Public Limited Company g. Directors (full time or part-time). Union Territory h. Government Company 1. 5. The other relevant details are as below: 1. Managing Partners. Proprietary concern c. Village Firka.Standard Operating Procedure for Mining Industries Appendix V: Continued . Partnership firm (Whether registered or unregistered) d. . State Government 2. FORM XIII APPLICATION FOR CONSENT FOR ESTABLISHING OR TAKING ANY STEPS FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF INDUSTRY OPERATION PROCESS OR ANY TREATMENT DISPOSAL SYSTEM FOR DISCHARGE. etc. partners. 50 . the details of registration. other kinds of office-bearers are to be furnished with their period of tenure in the respective office with telephone Nos. Full name of the applicant.. Address and Telephone Nos. Any other Association or Body: 4. . Sir. incorporation. Central Government 3. and address).. Chairman (full-time or parttime). Private Limited Company f. Central Pollution Control Board. (The full list of individuals. Address of the Industry (Survey No. of the Applicant. Status of the applicant: a. Foreign Company (If a foreign company. Joint family concern e. Khasra No.). 1974 (See Rule 32) From Date………………………. i. 1974 (6 of 1974) for establishing or taking any steps for establishment of Industry/ operation/ process/ or any treatment/ disposal system to bring into use any new/ altered outlet for discharge of *sewage/ trade effluent*/ to continue to discharge *sewage/ trade effluent* from land/premises owned by.. I/We hereby apply for Consent/Renewal of Consent under section 25 or section 26 of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act. 3. Individual b. . 1951: 9. domestic or combined effluents. I/We hereby agree to submit to the Central Board an application for renewal of consent one month in advance of the date of expiry of the consented period for outlet/ discharge if to be continued thereafter. b. attach a description of the process of treatment in brief. mode of disposal.. Name of the person authorized to sign this form (the original authorization except in the case of individual/proprietary concern is to be enclosed). if any obtained under the provisions of Industrial Development (Regulation) Act../bank draft No………………………. 14. Yours faithfully.: a. Type of effluent quantity in kilolitres.. Details of license.. I/We enclose herewith cash receipt No.) in favour of the Central Pollution Control Board. (a) Attach the list of all raw materials and chemicals used per month. I/We undertake to furnish any other information within one month of its being called by the Central Board. 12.. Industrial (b) Quality of effluent currently being discharged or expected to be discharged. New Delhi. [Note: *Strike out which is not relevant. Expected date of production: 7.Standard Operating Procedure for Mining Industries Appendix V: Continued . 11. for Rs…………. Description Quantity Method of collection Method of disposal I/We further declare that the information furnished above is correct to the best of my/our knowledge. State daily quantity of water in kilolitres utilized and its source (domestic/ industrial/ process/ boiler / cooling/ others).…. 10. Signature of the applicant. (Rupees…………………………………………………………………. (c) What monitoring arrangement is currently there or proposed. a fresh application for CONSENT shall be made and until such CONSENT is granted no change shall be made. Total number of employees expected to be employed.. State details of sold wastes generated in the process or during waste treatment. (b) Licensed Annual Capacity of the Factory/Industry. Tehsil. Domestic ii. Approximate date of the proposed commissioning of work. 8. Details of commissioning. Attach information on the quality of treated effluent vis-à-vis the standards. District. . dated …………………. State whether you have any treatment plant for industrial. . Yes/No If yes. 13. 6... I/We hereby submit that in case of change either of the point of discharge or the quantity of discharge or its quality.. Also attach analysis report of the effluents. (a) State the daily maximum quantity of effluents and mode of disposal (sewer or drains or river).] 51 . i. jurisdiction of the First Class Magistrate). as fees payable under section 25 of the Act. etc. Police Station or SHQ. 2% of the time. Whenever and wherever two consecutive values exceed the limit specified above for the respective category. Non-dispersive infrared Spectroscopy. However.0 2. Improved West and Gaeke Dioxide method. vegetation and property. (Average flow rate not less than 1.]. ** 24 hourly/S hourly values should be met 9S% of the time in a year.50 1. .0 8 hours** 5. 2. it may exceed but not on two consecutive days. reason to institute regular/continuous monitoring and further investigations. NATIONAL Pollutant Sulphur (SO2) Time Weighted average Annual Average* 24 Hours** [SCHEDULE VII] [See rule 3(3B)] AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS Concentration in ambient air (in ug/m3 for all pollutants except carbon monoxide which is in mg/m3) Industrial Residential Sensitive Area Rural & Area Other areas 80 60 15 120 80 30 Oxides of Nitrogen as NO2 Annual Average* 80 60 15 24 Hours** 120 80 30 Suspended Particulate Matter Annual Average* 360 140 70 24 Hours** Annual Average* 500 120 200 60 100 50 24 Hours** 150 100 75 Annual Average* 24 Hours** 1.75 0.0 1. Note.0 1.5 1. 1.0 Respirable Particulate matter (size less than 10µm) Lead (Pb) Carbon Monoxide (CO) Method of measurement 1. Ultraviolet fluorescence Jacob & Hochheiser Modified (Na-Arsenite) method. 2.75 8 hours** 5. National Ambient Air Quality Standard: The levels of an air quality necessary with an adequate margin of safety.0 0. .0 2. Gas Phase Chemiluminescence. it shall be considered adequate. 52 .00 0.Standard Operating Procedure for Mining Industries Appendix V: Continued .1 m3/minute) AAS Method after sampling using EPM 2000 or equivalent filter paper. * Annual Arithmetic mean of minimum 104 measurements in a year taken twice a week 24 hourly at uniform interval. to protect the public health. i. Name………………………………………. Processing whereby water gets polluted and the pollutants are not easily bio-degradable and are toxic....... Domestic purpose. ii. ii. ii. ii. 2. 3. v... * For claiming rebate under column 7 the assessee shall indicate in this column the analytical and other reports annexed to this return in support of this claim...... iv.. i.Standard Operating Procedure for Mining Industries Appendix V: Continued . Processing whereby water gets polluted and the pollutants are easily bio-degradable. Reading at the beginning of the first day of calendar month under report 3 Quantity of water qualifying for rebate according to the assessee i. 1974 RETURN REGARDING WATER CONSUMED DURING THE MONTH OF.... v. FORM I (See rule 4 of Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess Act.. v. v..... iii.. iv. Industrial cooling spraying in mine pits or boiler feed.. Address……………………………………. iii...... Name and Address of the consumer Purpose for which water consumed 1 Quantity of water consumed in kilolitres 2 If the meter was out of order the monthly average consumption of water for the previous 3 months of the working period 5 6 1.. .. Reading at the end of the last day of calendar month under report 4 Remarks* 7 8 from Municipal water supply mains from well/ tube-well from canal from river from any other source from Municipal water supply mains from well/ tube-well from canal from river from any other source from Municipal water supply mains from well/ tube-well from canal from river from any other source from Municipal water supply mains from well/ tube-well from canal from river from any other source Signature of the consumer. 4.. iv.... iii. .. iv. i.. 53 . iii... .Standard Operating Procedure for Mining Industries Appendix V: Continued ..........................condition noticed the plant tion and Control of Pollution) Act........ Address……………………. ANNEXURE TO FORM I Report of Analysis of treated effluent showing performance of the treatment plant for the month of..... .. Polluting parameters tion of range There was On which permissible No...... By the Laboratories………………………… ConcentraMaximum Date on which SI....... Signature…………………… Date………………………… Name……………………….. : Original Analysis report of Laboratory... 1974 1 2 3 4 5 6 End.... as mentioned in the limits or ranges of conditions imposed under break under consent granted allowed as per parameters perfordown or as per report failure of consent under sections 25/26 mance of the Water (Preven... ...... Sample collected on………………………....... 54 .... Sample tested on…………………………….. Standard Operating Procedure for Mining Industries C HECK L IST –I (F OR I NTERNAL AND E XTERNAL A UDITORS ) Format 1 (VG1): Verification Guidelines on Mining and Consent Aspects Sr. has it been located in consultation with the State Pollution Control Board? Has the consent conditions of a period of 8 hours monitoring so as to cover the cycle of 24 hours altleast once a week being adhered to? Have the mining authorities been maintaining a register for the data collected? Has the monthly extract of data collected being sent to the State Pollution Control Board? Has the mining authorities disposing off all solid waste generated from the process and from the effluent treatment plant in such amanner that the groundwater and surface water is not polluted. directly or indirectly? Is the mode of disposal and the area selected for the same got approval from the Board? Is the overburden disposed according to that approved in Mining Plan? 55 YES NO . GoI? Consent Conditions Is there any generation of trade effluent from any activity of mining process? If yes. No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 List of Questions Mining Plan Is the excavation within the approved mining plan? Is the method of excavation as per the mining norms? Have the mining authorities brought about any change or altered in raw material or manufacturing process resulting in change in quality and/or quantity of emissions? Has prior approval been taken from the State Pollution Control Board? Are the mining authorities operating as per the terms and conditions stipulated by the Mining Department. GoK / IBM approved plan / Ministry of Environment and Forest. are the consent condition being complied? Are the mining authorities using water for sprinkling system to suppress dust generation? Is domestic wastewater from the mining area treated with septic tank with soak pits? Are the septic tank and soak pit designed are per IS 2470 Part I & II? Have the mining authorities brought about any change or altered either the quality and quantity or rate of emission or install/replaced/altered air pollution control equipments? Has prior approval been taken from the State Pollution Control Board? Has an ambient air monitoring station been set-up? If yes. and the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board? Have adequate water harvesting and groundwater recharge facilities been provided in the mining area? Has the authorities ensured that the top soil from the mining operation being carefully removed without causing soil erosion and siltation in the area/valley? Has the overburden dump periodically stabilised to take up plantation? Have adequate number of retaining wall been provided to arrest run off? Is the overburden being dumped in the nearby seasonal nallah or valleys? 56 ..Standard Operating Procedure for Mining Industries 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 Have water meters been installed as per the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess Act. 1977 and 2003? Are the mining authorities furnishing detailed programme of work in form of pert chart of implementation of water and air Pollution control works to the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board? Are the mining authorities maintaining greenbelt around the mining area as per the approved Mining Plan? Are the mining authorities maintaining sufficient buffer zone around the mining area as per the Mining Plan? Are the mining authorities maintaining good roads around the mining area as a social obligation and to mitigate dust pollution? Are the mining authorities maintaining preventive measures like water sprinklers. GoI. GoK. 1977? Are the mining authorities filing water cess returns in Form – I and other provisions of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess Act. etc. Department of Mines and Geology. in the mining area and in immediate neighbourhood? Have the mining authorities provided adequate check dams and gulley plugs to protect seasonal nallahs in the mine lease area from getting contaminated? Are the mining authorities carrying out adequate soil and water conservation measures as suggested by the Ministry of Environment and Forest. what steps are being taken with a view to restoring the land to its original use as far as possible? If backfilling of waste rock in the area excavated during mining operations is not feasible. is it stored separately for future use? Storage of overburden waste rock etc. slimes and fines produced during sizing sorting and benefactions or metallurgical operations being stored in separate dumps? Are the dumps properly secured to prevent escape of material stored in harmful quantities which may cause degradation of environment and to prevent causation floods? Is the site for dumps tailings or slimes selected on impervious ground to ensure minimum leaching effects due to precipitations? Is there a possiblity that the waste rock. mining beneficiation or metallurgical operations in the area being taken? Removal and utilization of top soil. Are the overburden waste rock rejects and fines generated during prospecting and mining operations or tailings. then why? Is the top soil so removed utilized for restoration or rehabilitation of the land which no longer required for prospecting or mining operations or for stabilizing or landscaping the external dumps? If the top soil cannot be utilized. overburden.Standard Operating Procedure for Mining Industries Format 2 (VG2): Verification Guidelines on Environment aspects Sr. Has the holder of prospecting license or mining lease undertaken phased restoration reclamation and rehabilitation of lands affected by prospecting or mining operations? 57 YES NO . are the waste dumps being suitably terraced and stabalised through vegetation or otherwise? Are the fines rejects or tailings from mine beneficiations or metallurgical plants deposited in a specially prepared tailings disposal area so that they are not allowed to flow away and cause land degradation or damage to agricultural field pollution of surface water bodies and ground water or cause floods? Reclamation and rehabilitation of lands. Does any top soil exists which is to be excavated for the prospecting or mining operations? If yes is the top soil removed separately? If the top soils is not removed separately. No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 List of Questions Protection of environment.. be backfilled into the mine excavations? If yes. Does the mine operator hold a prospecting license or a mining lease? Are all possible precautions for the protection of the environment being taken? Are all steps for control of pollution while conducting prospecting. etc. Is the noise arising out of prospecting mining benefications or metallurgical operations controlled at the source so as to keep it within the permissible limit? Restoration of flora.Standard Operating Procedure for Mining Industries 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Has the holder ensured that the restoration is complete before the conclusion of such operations and abandonment of prospect or mine? Precaution against ground vibrations. 1986 (29 of 1986) and the consent conditions given by the Pollution Control Board? Discharge of toxic liquid. Are precautions to prevent or reduce the discharge of toxic and objectionable liquid effluents from mine workshops beneficiations or metallurgical plants tailings ponds into surface water bodies ground water aquifer and useable lands being taken? Are these effluents being suitably treated to conform to the standards laid down in this regard? Precaution against noise. Has the mine operator obtained environmental clearance under the Environment protection Act and Rules? Has the mine operator obtained site clearance from the central Government in the MOEF? Are the recommendations of the Impact Assessment agency 58 . Are the ground vibrations caused by blasting operations within safe limit to prevent damage to public buildings or monuments? Control of surface subsidence. Is the air pollution control equipments in place and functional? Is the air pollution due to fines dust smoke or gaseous emissions during prospecting mining beneficiations or metallurgical operations and related activities being controlled and kept within permissible limits specified under various environmental laws of the country including the air (prevention and control Act) 1981 (14 of 1981). And the Environmental (protection) Act. Is stoping in underground mines being carried out as to keep surface subsidence under control? Precaution against Air pollution. Is the prospecting or mining operations carried in a manner to cause least damage to the flora of the area held under prospecting licence or mining lease and the nearby areas? Are immediate measures for planting (not less than twice the number of trees destroyed) in the same area or any other area selected by the Controller General or the authorized officer being taken? Is the mine operator look after them during the subsistence of the licence /lease after which these shall be handed over to the state Forest department or any other authority as may be nominated by the Controller General or the authorized officer? Is the mine operator restoring to the extent possible other flora destroyed by prospecting or mning operations? Environment clearance of the mining projects. Is forest land being diverted for mining? Has the permission/approval of the Government of India for the diversion taken? 59 .Standard Operating Procedure for Mining Industries 33 34 35 adhered to? Are the project authorities concerned submitting a half yearly report to the concerned agency in order to enable the Impact assessment agency concerned to monitor the effective implementation of the recommendation and conditions subject to which the environmental clearances has been given? Forest Conservation Act 1980. Monthly Raw material consumption RAW MATERIAL INTAKE [i] Type of Raw material Weight used (Kg) PRODUCT PRODUCED [ii] Type of Product Weight produced (Kg) Total Total Note:i = ii + waste products + fugitive losses through air and water C. Monthly Energy Balance Sheet ENERGY INTAKE ENERGY CONSUMPTION [a] [b] Source of Energy Kilowatts Mode of Use of Energy Kilowatt Grid Process Diesel Generator Set Cooling Solar Energy Air Pollution Control Devices Any other Water Pollution Control Devices Water Sprinkling systems Total Total Note: a = b + loss due to heat 60 . Monthly Water Balance Sheet WATER INTAKE WATER CONSUMPTION [a] [b] Mode of Abstraction of Volume Mode of Use of Water Volume Water (m3) (m3) Tanker Process Surface Water Cooling Ground Water Domestic Piped Water Water Sprinkling systems Rain Water (harvested) Total Total Note: a = b + waste water generated + loss due to evaporation B.Standard Operating Procedure for Mining Industries C HECK L IST –II (F OR I NTERNAL AND E XTERNAL A UDITORS ) Format 3 (VG3): Verification Guidelines on Resource Auditing Aspects A. M AINTAINING L OG B OOKS Log Book 1: Log Book for Daily Water Balance Sheet (Volume m3) Mode of Abstraction of Water Tanker Surface Water Ground Water Piped Water Rain Water (harvested) Total Mode of Use of Water of Water Process Cooling Domestic Water Sprinkling systems WATER INTAKE 1/2/04 2/2/04 3/2/04 4/2/04 5/2/04 3/2/04 4/2/04 5/2/04 6/2/04 7/2/04 … … … … WATER CONSUMPTION 1/2/04 2/2/04 Total 60 6/2/04 7/2/04 .Standard Operating Procedure for Mining Industries A NNEXURE ……. Standard Operating Procedure for Mining Industries Log Book 2: Log Book for Daily Resources Balance Sheet (Weight Kg) Type of Raw material used RAW MATERIAL INTAKE DATES 1/2/04 2/2/04 3/2/04 4/2/04 5/2/04 6/2/04 7/2/04 … … Total Type of Products manufactured PRODUCTION DATES 1/2/04 2/2/04 3/2/04 4/2/04 5/2/04 Total Note:For only mining projects the products includes the ore which is transported 61 6/2/04 7/2/0 4 … … . Standard Operating Procedure for Mining Industries Log Book 3: Log Book for Daily Energy Balance Sheet (Kilowatts) ENERGY INTAKE DATES Source of Energy 1/2/04 2/2/04 3/2/04 4/2/04 1/2/04 2/2/04 3/2/04 4/2/04 5/2/04 6/2/04 7/2/04 … … Grid Diesel Generator Set Solar Energy Any other Total Energy Consumption ENERGY CONSUMPTION DATES 5/2/04 Process Cooling Air Pollution Control Devices Water Pollution Control Devices Water Sprinkling systems Total 62 6/2/04 7/2/04 … … . 100 feet Road. Peenya. 3rd Phase. Bangalore-560 058 . Peenya Industrial area.Environmental Management And Policy Research Institute Urban-Eco Park.