Date: 2014-10-09Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
The Central Govt. hereby makes the following further amendment to the notification of the Govt. of India, in the Ministry of Environment and Forests number S.O. 1533(E) dated the 14th September, 2006 after having dispensed with the requirement of notice under clause (a) of sub-rule (3) of the said rule 5 in public interest.
Executive Summary:
This notification from the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, effective October 7, 2014, amends a previous notification (S.O. 1533E, dated September 14, 2006) regarding environmental clearances for mining projects. It addresses the conditions for environmental clearance concerning mining of minerals and slurry pipelines, with specific exemptions and provisions for mine lease renewals.
Key Points / Main Content:
Mining of Minerals:
* For mining projects with a lease area of 50 ha for non-coal minerals, general conditions apply, but projects less than 5 ha do not require environmental clearance.
* For coal mine leases with a lease area of 150 ha, general conditions apply.
* The exception for projects less than 5 ha does not apply if the total area of the project and existing mines within 500 meters exceeds 5 ha.
Mine Lease Renewals:
* Prior environmental clearance is required for mine lease renewals, with applications to be made up to two years before the renewal date.
* No fresh environmental clearance is required at the time of mining lease renewal if environmental clearance has already been obtained under the original notification.
* Mineral prospecting is exempted from requiring environmental clearance.
Slurry Pipelines:
* All slurry pipeline projects involving coal, lignite and other ores passing through national parks or sanctuaries or coral reefs, ecologically sensitive areas require environmental clearance.
Impact Analysis:
Mining Companies:
* Impact: Affected by revised conditions for environmental clearance based on mining lease area and proximity to other mining operations. New conditions for slurry pipelines.
* Action Required: Review current and planned mining projects to determine if they meet the new criteria for environmental clearance, especially concerning lease area and proximity to other mines.
Government Agencies (Environmental Regulators):
* Impact: Responsible for enforcing the amended regulations and processing environmental clearance applications.
* Action Required: Update procedures and guidelines to reflect the changes in environmental clearance requirements for mining projects and mine lease renewals.
Key Entities Referenced
Environment Protection Act, 1986: Indian legislation that provides a framework for environmental protection.
Environment Protection Rules, 1986: Rules formulated under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 to regulate environmental protection measures.
Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change: A ministry in the Government of India responsible for environmental protection and conservation.
New Delhi: The location where the notification was issued.
The Gazette of India: The official government journal where notifications, rules, and regulations are published.
September 14, 2006: Date of the original notification S.O. 1533E which is being amended.
Mining: The policy document discusses the environmental clearance requirements for mining projects with a focus on coal mining.
Ajay Tyagi: Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, as indicated by the signature at the end of the document.
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7. का.आ. 2731(अ), तारीख 9 िसतंबर, 2013 ;
8. का.आ. 562(अ), तारीख 26 फरवरी, 2014 ;
9. का.आ. 637(अ), तारीख 28 फरवरी, 2014 ; और
10.का.आ. 1599(अ), तारीख 25 जून, 2014
MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 7th October, 2014
S.O. 2601(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) and clause (v) of sub-section (2) of
section 3 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (29 of 1986) read with sub-rule (4) of rule 5 of the Environment
(Protection) Rules, 1986, the Central Government hereby makes the following further amendment to the notification of
the Government of India, in the Ministry of Environment and Forests number S.O. 1533(E) dated the 14th September,
2006 after having dispensed with the requirement of notice under clause (a) of sub-rule (3) of the said rule 5 in public
interest, namely :—
In the said notification, in the Schedule, for item 1(a) and entries relating thereto, the following item and entries
shall be substituted, namely :—
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
“1(a) (i) Mining of ≥50 ha of mining lease <50 ha of mining lease General Conditions shall apply except
minerals. area in respect of non- area in respect of non- for project or activity of less than 5 ha
coal mine lease. coal mine lease. of mining lease area:
>150 ha of mining ≤ 150 ha of mining Provided that the above exception shall
lease area in respect of lease area in respect of
not apply for project or activity if the
sum total of the mining lease area of
coal mine lease. coal mine lease.
the said project or activity and that of
existing operating mines and mining
projects which were accorded
environment clearance and are located
within 500 metres from the periphery
of such project or activity equals or
exceeds 5 ha.
Note:
(i) Prior environmental clearance is
required at the stage of renewal of mine
lease for which an application shall be
made up to two years prior to the date
due for renewal.4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
Asbestos mining Provided that no fresh environmental
irrespective of mining clearance shall be required for a mining
area. project or activity at the time of
renewal of mining lease, which has
already obtained environmental
clearance under this notification.
(ii) Mineral prospecting is exempted. ’’
(ii) Slurry All projects.
pipelines (coal
lignite and other
ores) passing
through national
parks or
sanctuaries or
coral reefs,
ecologically
sensitive areas.
[F. No. Z-11013/271/2012-IA-II (M)]
AJAY TYAGI, Jt. Secy.
Note: The principal rules were published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (ii)
vide notification number S.O. 1533 (E), dated the 14th September, 2006 and subsequently amended as follows:—
1. S.O. 1737(E), dated the 11th October, 2007;
2. S.O. 3067(E), dated the 1st December, 2009;
3. S.O. 695(E), dated the 4th April, 2011;
4. S.O. 2896(E), dated the 13th December, 2012;
5. S.O. 674(E), dated the 13th March, 2013;
6. S.O. 2559(E), dated the 22nd August, 2013;
7. S.O. 2731(E), dated the 9th September, 2013;
8. S.O. 562(E), dated the 26th February, 2014;
9. S.O. 637(E), dated the 28th February, 2014; and
10. S.O. 1599(E), dated the 25th June, 2014
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