The document discusses environmental issues related to coal mining. It begins by defining the environment and some global environmental problems. It then outlines the various phases of mining activities from pre-operational to operational to post-operational. Specific impacts from coal mining are mentioned such as air and water quality deterioration and changes to hydrology and land use. The regulatory framework for environmental management in India is described including relevant organizations and regulations. Areas that require attention are also highlighted such as the polluting effects of coal mining, human displacement, and impacts to air, water, wildlife and communities.

1. GENERAL
1. Environment as an Entity.
2. Legal Definition- EP act 1986.
 The environment consists of air, water & land and the
interrelationship which exists among and between
air ,water & land and human beings, other living
creatures, plants, micro-organism and property.
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2. SOME GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
 GHGs / CLIMATE CHANGE
 OZONE LAYER.
 DEFORESTATION
 URBANIZATION
 STRESS ON AIR , WATER & LAND.
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3. ENVIRONMENTAL INGREDIENTS
Physical- Biological- Societal
Air & Noise Top-Soil Population
Water Flora Education
Hydrology Fauna Economy
Hydrogeology Civic
Land Cultural
Displacement
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4. MINING ACTIVITIES- PHASES
PRE- OPERATIONAL
 Land Preparation
 Development & Construction
 Resettlement & Rehabilitation
OPERATIONAL
 Drilling
 Blasting
 Loading
 Transporting
 Unloading
 Dozing
 Coal handling
 Coal Washing
 Pumping
 Rehabilitation of dumps / areas
 CSR- Community Services
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5. POST OPERATIONAL
 Sealing
 Fencing
 Dismantling
 Rehabilitating Mined out area
 Monitoring
 Stabilizing Dumps
 Rehabilitating Infrastructural Area
 Emancipation from Work Force
 Emancipation from Project Affected Persons
( PAPs)
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6. Special Impacts From Coal Mining
Activities
 Coal Mining is Site Based.
 Air Quality Deterioration .
 Water Quality Deterioration .
 Changes in Hydrology.
 Changes in Hydrogeology.
 Changes in Land Use.
 Occurrence of Fires.
 Subsidence of Surface.
 Deforestation.
 In Voluntary Displacements.
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7. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
 Regulatory Framework.
 Societal Pressure .
 Voluntary .
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8. Regulatory Framework
1.1. Regulatory OrganisationsRegulatory Organisations
CENTRALCENTRAL
 Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF), Govt. of India .
 Central Pollution Control Board ( CPCB) .
 Regional Office , MoEF, GOI.
STATESTATE
 Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF), State Govt.
 State Pollution Control Board ( SPCB).
 Regional Office of SPCB.
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9. 2.Regulatory Activities
Pre- OperationalPre- Operational
 Prior Environmental Clearance ( MOEF- GOI)
 Forestry Clearance ( MOEF – GOI)
 Consent to Establish (SPCB)
OperationalOperational
 Six Monthly Report for Compliance of EC & FC –Ro-MOEF,GOI.
 Annual Environmental Statements –Ro-MOEF & SPCB
 Consent to Operate( SPCB)
 Compliance to Environmental Standards.
- Air Emissions
- Water Discharge
- Noise Level
 Finalisation of Mine Closure Plan
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10. Post Operational
Monitoring of Mine Closure ActivitiesMonitoring of Mine Closure Activities
 Sealing & Fencing
 Dump Stabilization
 Sterile Mine water Status
 Surface Land Rehabilitation
 Rehabilitation of work force
 Sustainable Operationalisation of Civic Services in R & R Colony
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11. Legislation Governing Env. Mgt.
Acts-Acts-
 Wild life Protection Act- 1972
 Water ( Control of Pollution) Act- 1974
 Water Cess Act- 1977
 Forest ( Conservation ) Act- 1980
 Air ( Control of Pollution ) Act- 1981
 Environment Protection Act- 1986
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12. Notifications Governing Env. Mgt.
 Environment Impact Assessment ( EIA) 1994
 Standards of Ambient Air 1994
 Standards for Effluent Discharge 1993/96
 Environmental Standards for Coal Washery 1995
 Environmental Standards for Coal Mines 2000
 EIA Notification( New) 2006
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13. Areas Needing CARE
 Coal a polluting Fuel
 Coal Mining a Disturbing Activity
 Human Displacement
 Deforestation
 Effect on Wild life
 Effect on Water Regime( Sedimentation Pond)
 Effect on Air Quality
 Effect on Cost of Living.
 Human Touch to Re settlement
 Human Touch to Community Services( CSR)
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14.  Thank You!!!