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EIA 2006 SHORT NOTES

SHORT NOTES ON ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT 2006

As per the EIA Notification, 2006 under Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, the mining of minerals with more than 50 hectare of mining lease area (Asbestos mining irrespective of mining area) are categorized as Category-A projects.
In case of coal mining projects, mining lease area more than150 hectares are categorized as category-A projects.
Mining lease areas of 5-50 hectare are classified as Category-B projects. In case of coal projects mining lease area of 5-150 hectares are classified as Category- B projects. Both the above categories are subject to the applicability of General Conditions. All these mining projects are statutorily required to conduct Environmental Impact Assessment study for obtaining environmental clearance.
Mining Lease area less than 5 hectare is not covered under the EIA Notification, 2006. Profile of the Project Proponent, name and contact address, Implementing Organization, Organizational Chart, Project Consultants etc., should be mentioned clearly. Land description- plot/ survey / khasra numbers, village, tehsil, district, state and extent of the land must be mentioned clearly. The project site should conform to the CRZ guideline or modifications or stipulations made by the Central / State Govt., as applicable.
The proponent should confirm that the project meets all Centre / State / Local regulations and standards applicable for mining of minerals and allied activities.

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