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Government of India Ministry of Coal

To

New Delhi, the 22nd April, 2016

1 The Chairman, Coal India Limited, Coal Bhawan, New Town, Rajarhat, Kolkata-700156

2. The Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Singareni Collieries Company Limited, 18, Red Hills, Khairatabad PO, Hyderabad, Telangana

Subject: Minutes of the Special meeting of the Standing Linkage Committee (Long Term) held on 18.03.2016 — Approval reg.

Sir,

I am directed to refer to this Ministry's letter of even no. dated 11.4.2016 forwarding therewith the Minutes of the Special meeting of the Standing Linkage Committee (Long Term) held on 18.03.2016 to consider the applications received for grant of 'Bridge Linkage' to specified End Use Plants of Central and State Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) which have been allotted Schedule-III coal mines under the Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015 (CM(SP) Act) and coal blocks allotted under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation Act), 1957 (MMDR Act).

2. Recommendations of SLC (LT) in respect of all the agenda items have now been approved by the Competent Authority.

3. CIL/SCCL are requested to take follow up action to ensure that the directions/recommendations of SLC (LT) are implemented urgently. The status report on action taken may be intimated to this Ministry, from time to time.

Yours faithfully,

"'TY-YE-112-01 6 (Pilli Ravi Kumar)

Under Secretary to the Govt. of India

To

1. Special Secretary, Ministry of Coal Chairperson 2. Principal Advisor(Energy), NITI Aayog, Yojana Bhawan New Delhi. Member 3. Joint Secretary (Coal), Ministry of Coal Member 4. Advisor (Projects), Ministry of Coal Member 5. Joint Secretary(Thermal), Ministry of Power, Shram Shakti Bhawan, Member

New Delhi

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6. Joint Secretary (Ports), Ministry of Shipping, Transport Bhawan, New Delhi

7. Joint Secretary, Ministry of Steel, Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi 8. Joint Secretary, Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, Udyog

Bhawan, New Delhi 9. Executive Director, T. T. (F), Railway Board, Room No. 261, Rail

Bhawan, New Delhi. 10. Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Coal India Limited. 11. Director(Marketing), Coal India Limited. 12. CMD's BCCL, CCL,. ECL, MCL,NCL, SECL & WCL 13. Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Central Mine Planning & Design

Instt Ltd., Gondwana Place, Kanke Road, Ranchi. 14. Chairman-cum-Managing Director, SCCL, P.O. Kothagudem Collieries,

Distt. Khammam-507101 15. Chairman, Central Electricity Authority, Sewa Bhawan, RK Puram,New

Delhi 16. Chairman, NTPC, Scope Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi 17. Joint Secretary (CA-III Section), Ministry of Coal 18. Managing Director, U.P. Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd., 8th Floor

Shakti Bhawan Extn., Ashok Marg, Lucknow — 226001. 19. Managing Director, Karnataka Power Corporation Ltd., 82, Shakthi

Bhavan, Race Course Road, Bengaluru-560001. 20. Managing Director, Chhattisgarh State Power Generation Company

Limited, 101, Vidyut Sewa Bhavan, Dangania Raipur 21. Managing Director, Odisha Power Generation Corporation Ltd., Zone-

A, 7th Floor, Fortune Towers, Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar-751023, Odisha.

22. Chairman cum Managing Director, Telangana State Power Generation Corporation Limited, Vidyut Soudha, Hyderabad.

23. CMD, Mahagenco, Prakashgad, Plot No. G-9, Bandra (East), Mumbai-400032.

Member

Member Member

Member

Member Member Members Member

Member

Member

Member Special Invitee

Copy to:

(i) Director(Technical), CIL ii) GM(S&M), CIL, Kolkata, iii) CGM(CP), CIL, Kolkata, iv) GM(S&M), CIL, Delhi.

Copy also to:-

1. OSD to MoS (I/C) for Coal 2. PS to Minister of State (I/C) for Power, Coal and NRE, 3. PSO to Secretary(Coal), 4. PPS to Special Secretary(Coal), 5. PPS to Joint Secretary (RKS), 6. PPS to Joint Secretary(RPG), 7. PPS to Joint Secretary (VB) 8. Director (CPD)

(Pilli Ravi Kumar) Under Secretary to the Govt. of India

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File No.23014/2/2016-CPD Government of India

Ministry of Coal

To New Delhi, the 11th April, 2016

1. The Chairman, Coal India Limited, Coal Bhawan, New Town, Rajarhat, Kolkata-700156

2. The Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Singareni Collieries Company Limited, 18, Red Hills, Khairatabad PO, Hyderabad, Telangana

Subject: Minutes of the Special meeting of the Standing Linkage Committee (Long Term) held on 18.03.2016.

Sir,

I am directed to forward herewith the Minutes of the Special meeting of the Standing Linkage Committee (Long Term) held on 18.03.2016 to consider the applications received for grant of 'Bridge Linkage' to specified End Use Plants of Central and State Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) which have been allotted Schedule-III coal mines under the Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015 (CM(SP) Act) and coal blocks allotted under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation Act), 1957 (MMDR Act).

Yours faithfully,

04 11 (Pilli Ravi Kumar)


To

1. Special Secretary, Ministry of Coal 2. Principal Advisor(Energy), NITI Aayog, Yojana Bhawan New

Delhi. 3. Joint Secretary (Coal), Ministry of Coal 4. Advisor (Projects), Ministry of Coal 5. Joint Secretary(Thermal), Ministry of Power, Shram Shakti

Bhawan, New Delhi 6. Joint Secretary (Ports), Ministry of Shipping, Transport Bhawan,

New Delhi

Chairperson Member

Member Member Member

Member

7. Jot Secretary, Ministry of Steel, Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi Member 8. Joint Secretary, Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion,

Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi Member

9. Executive Director, T. T. (F), Railway Board, Room No. 261, Rail Member Bhawan, New Delhi.

10. Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Coal India Limited. Member 11. Director(Marketing), Coal India Limited. Member 12. CMD's BCCL, CCL,. ECL, MCL,NCL, SECL & WCL Members 13. Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Central Mine Planning & Member

Design lnstt Ltd., Gondwana Place, Kanke Road, Ranchi. 14. Chairman-cum-Managing Director, SCCL, P.O. Kothagudem Member

Collieries, Distt. Khammam-507101 15. Chairman, Central Electricity Authority, Sewa Bhawan, RK Member

Puram,New Delhi 16. Chairman, NTPC, Scope Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi Member 17. Joint Secretary (CA-III Section), Ministry of Coal Special 18. Managing Director, U.P. Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd., 8th Invitee

Floor Shakti Bhawan Extn., Ashok Marg, Lucknow — 226001. 19. Managing Director, Karnataka Power Corporation Ltd., 82,

Shakthi Bhavan, Race Course Road, Bengaluru-560001. 20. Managing Director, Chhattisgarh State Power Generation

Company Limited, 101, Vidyut Sewa Bhavan, Dangania Raipur 21. Managing Director, Odisha Power Generation Corporation Ltd.,

Zone-A, 7th Floor, Fortune Towers, Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar-751023, Odisha.

22. Chairman cum Managing Director, Telangana State Power Generation Corporation Limited, Vidyut Soudha, Hyderabad.

23. CMD, Mahagenco, Prakashgad, Plot No. G-9, Bandra (East), Mumbai-400032.

Copy to:

(i) Director(Technical), CIL ii) GM(S&M), CIL, Kolkata, iii) CGM(CP), CIL, Kolkata,

iv) GM(S&M), CIL, Delhi.

Copy also to:-

1. OSD to MoS (I/C) for Coal 2. PS to Minister NRE, 3. PSO to Secretary(Coal), 4. PPS PPS to Joint Secretary (RKS), 6. PPS to Joint Secretary (VB) 8. Director (CPD)

of State (WC) for Power, Coal and to Special Secretary(Coal), 5. Secretary(RPG), 7. PPS to Joint

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No. 23014/ 2 /2016-CPD Government of India

Ministry of Coal

New Delhi, Dated /1 April, 2016

Subject: Minutes of the Special meeting of the Standing Linkage Committee (Long Term) held on 18.03.2016

A meeting of SLC(LT) was held under the Chairmanship of Special Secretary(Coal) to consider the applications received for grant of 'Bridge Linkage' to specified end use plants of Central and State Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) which have been allotted Schedule-III coal mines under the Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015 (CM(SP) Act) and coal blocks allotted under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation Act), 1957 (MMDR Act). A list of the participants is attached as Annexure. Each such application was taken up under separate agenda item listed below:

Agenda Brief description of the Agenda item Summary of discussion Recommendations with reasons

Agenda item In accordance with the policy/guidelines of It was intimated that the linked In view of the

No. 1 Bridge Linkage notified vide MoC's OM No. Banai Coal Block was allotted recommendation of MoP 23021/3/2015-CPD dt. 08.02.2016, NTPC on 31.03.2015. Expected and CEA and confirmation vide their letter No. 01/FM/SLC/2016 dt. production from the linked of allotment of coal block

National Thermal 09.02.2016 has submitted an application for Coal Block is May 2020 and to Specified End Use

Power Corporation grant of Bridge linkage in respect of their expected commissioning Plant, the Committee

Ltd. (NTPC)

Barethi, Super

proposed Barethi STPP (4 x 660 MW), Village Barethi, Dist. Chhatarpur, Bundelkhand Region, Madhya Pradesh.

schedule of the Plant is 2019- 20 onwards.

recommended grant of Bridge Linkage to 4 x 660 MW Barethi, Super

Thermal Power It was further stated that MOC Thermal Power Project

Project Stage-I In the year 2010, NTPC submitted request for signed CBDPA with NTPC on Stage-I from CIL sources

(4 x 660 MW) grant of long term coal linkage in respect of 26.10.2015 for this coal block. for a period of three years Village Barethi,. their proposed 4000 MW capacity STPP at GR is under preparation & from the date of allotment Chhatarpur Dist Village Barethi, Dist. Chhatarpur, likely to be made available in of coal mine/block as per

Bundelkhand Region, Madhya Pradesh.

Bundelkhand Region, MP with processing fee.

In the application for grant of Bridge Linkage NTPC stated that Banai Coal Block allotted on 31.03.2015 and Coal Block Development & Production Agreement signed with MoC on 26.10.2015. Scheduled date of start of Coal Production from Mine/Block as per the Coal Mines Development and Production Agreement/Coal Block Development and Production Agreement is 2020-21(GR under preparation by CMPDIL). Actual/expected

April 2016.

When asked as to how the Bridge Linkage will be utilized if the Plant is commissioning in 2020, it was submitted by NTPC that coal under Bridge linkage is needed from 2020, however, sanction of Bridge linkage is required for obtaining Environmental Clearance etc.

terms and conditions of OM No.23021/3/2015- CPD dated 8.2.2016. The source may be decided by CIL in consultation with NTPC and Railways.

The Committee further recommended that the change in configuration from 4x1000 MW to 4x660 MW may also be approved in view of

date of commissioning of specified End Use It was observed that as per the recommendation by MoP,

Plant is 2020-21. policy/guidelines, 'Bridge subject to fulfilment of all Linkage' can be granted for a requirements in this

Comments of MoP — MoP vide their OM No. fixed period of three years regard. FU-6/2016-IPC dt. 07.03.2016 stated that the from the date of allotment of said Thermal Power Plant was listed in the list of TPID5 that were furnished to MoC vide their OM No. FU-11/2010-(Vol-VI)-IPC

coal mine/ block.

The representatives of MoP dt.08.12.2015 which have been allocated and CEA intimated that they coal block under Government Sector and had already recommended the recommended for the requirement of Coal for case for grant of Bridge tapering linkages (Bridge Linkage). The list Linkage. They reiterated the was prepared and examined by CEA and the same. The representative of same had the approval of Secretary, Power. CA-III section of MoC

confirmed that Banai block Further, MoP stated that MoC may also was allotted to M/s NTPC consider for bridge linkage as per guidelines limited under MMDR Act on for all the other TPPs which have been 31-03-2015 and Specified End allocated coal blocks under Government Use Plant is Barethi-I, M.P. Sector that were recommended earlier vide with the configuration of 2640 Annexure B of the MoP's letter dt. MW. The date of allotment is

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08.12.2015.

Barethi TPP figures at S.No. 8 of the

31.03.2015. CPDPA has been signed on 26-10-2015.

Annexure B of the MoP's OM dt. 08.12.2015.

The SLC (LT) to take a view in the matter.

It was also pointed out that the original application in 2010 was for a configuration of 4x1000 MW. NTPC representative stated that the configuration now being installed is 4x660 MW in view of technical considerations. The representative of MoP recommended that changed configuration may also be approved.

Agenda item In accordance with the policy/guidelines of It was intimated the linked In view of the No. 2 Bridge Linkage notified vide MoC's OM No. Naini Coal Mine has been recommendation of MoP

23021/3/2015-CPD dt. 08.02.2016, SCCL allotted on 13.08.2015 and CEA and confirmation Singareni Collieries vide their letter no HYD/PPD/5-50/16/34 dt. Expected production from the of allotment of coal block Company Ltd. 09.02.2016 submitted an application for grant linked Coal Block is to Specified End Use (SCCL) of Bridge Linkage for their proposed 2 x 600 December, 2020 and Unit 1 Plant, the Committee

MW capacity Super Thermal Power Project of the plant is synchronized recommended grant of 2x600 MW Singareni Stage-I Unit 1 & 2 at Pegadapalli(V), and the unit 2 is also coming Bridge Linkage to 2 x 600 Thermal Power Plant Jaipur(M), Dist. Adilabad, Telangana with up shortly. MW Singareni Thermal (STPP) (Stage-I) and processing fee. Power Plant (STPP) from 44600-MAN-1-11-14Rit It was further stated that this is SCCL for a period of three (Stage II) SCCL earlier in December, 2013 requested a opencast mine, GR is under years from the date of Pegadapalli(V) for grant of long term linkage for 2x600 MW preparation. allotment of coal Village, Jaipur(M), Dist. Adilabad,

TPP at Pegadapalli(V) Village, Jaipur(M), Dist. Adilabad, erstwhile State of Andhra The representatives of MoP

mine/block as per terms and conditions of OM

Telangana Pradesh, now in Telangana and CEA intimated that they had already recommended the

No.23021/3/2015-CPD dated 8.2.2016.

In the application for grant of Bridge Linkage case for grant of Bridge The source may be

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SCCL stated that Naini Coal Mine has been allotted on 13.08.2015. Scheduled date of start of Coal Production from Mine/Block as

Linkage. They reiterated the same. The representative of CA-III section of MoC

decided by SCCL, in consultation with Railways.

per the Coal Mines Development and confirmed that Naini Coal Mine . Production Agreement/Coal Block is a Schedule – Ill Coal Mine

Development and Production Agreement is and allotted under Coal Mines December, 2020. Actual/expected date of (Special Provisions) Act, 2015 commissioning of specified End Use Plants - to M/s Singareni Collieries Unit I (600 MW) - March 2016 and Unit II Company Ltd. on 13.08.2015 (600 MW) -April 2016. and Specified End Use Plant Comments of MoP – MoP vide their OM No. is Singareni Thermal Power FU-6/2016-IPC dt. 07.03.2016 stated that the Plant (STPP) with the said Thermal Power Plant was listed in the list of TPPs that were furnished to MoC vide their OM No. FU-11/2010-(Vol-VI)-IPC dt.08.12.2015 which have been allocated coal block under Government Sector and recommended for the requirement of Coal for tapering linkages (Bridge Linkage). The list was prepared and examined by CEA and the same had the approval of Secretary, Power.

configuration of 3x600 MW.

Further, MoP stated that MoC may also consider for bridge linkage as per guidelines for all the other TPPs which have • been allocated coal blocks under Government Sector that were recommended earlier vide Annexure B of the MoP's letter dt. 08.12.2015.

Singareni•Thermal Power Plant (STPP) Unit I & II figures at S.No. 55 of the Annexure B of the MoP's OM dt. 08.12.2015.

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The SLC (LT) to take a view in the matter. In accordance with the policy/guidelines of Bridge Linkage notified vide MoC's OM No. 23021/3/2015-CPD dt. 08.02.2016, NTPC vide their letter No. 01/FM/SLC/2016 dt.

09.02.2016 has submitted an application for grant of Bridge linkage in respect of their proposed expansion project of 2x660 MW capacity(Stage —II) STPP at Tanda, Dist. Ambedkar Nagar, Uttar Pradesh.

In the year 2010, NTPC submitted request for grant of long term coal linkage in respect of their proposed 2x660 MW capacity STPP at Tanda, Dist. Ambedkar Nagar, Uttar Pradesh

with processing fee.

Agenda item No.3

NTPC 2x660 MW capacity(Stage —II) STPP at Tanda Dist. Ambedkar Nagar, Uttar Pradesh.

It was intimated that the linked Kerandari Coal Block was allotted on 08.09.2015.

Expected production from the

linked Coal Block is

November, 2019 and expected commissioning schedule of the Plant is Unit 5 : September, 2018 and Unit 6 : March, 2019.

It was further stated that Mining Plan and Mine Closure Plan had been approved by MOC. Environment clearance has been accorded by MOEF&CC. Stage-I Forest clearance is available.

In view of the recommendation of MoP and CEA and confirmation of allotment of coal block to Specified End Use Plant, the Committee recommended grant of Bridge Linkage to 2x660 MW capacity(Stage —II) STPP at Tanda from CIL for a period of three years from the date of allotment of coal mine/block as per terms and conditions of

OM No.23021/3/2015-

CPD dated 8.2.2016.

The source may be decided by CIL in consultation with NTPC and Railways.

In the application for grant of Bridge Linkage NTPC stated that Kerandari Coal Block has been allotted on 08.09.2015. Scheduled date of start of Coal Production from Mine/Block as per the Coal Mines Development and The representatives of MoP

Production Agreement/Coal Block and CEA intimated that they

Development and Production Agreement is had already recommended the

2019-20. Actual/expected date of case for grant of Bridge

commissioning of specified End Use Plant is Linkage. They reiterated the

September, 2018. same. The representative of CA-III section of MoC

Comments of MoP — MoP vide their OM No. confirmed that Kerandari Coal

FU-6/2016-IPC dt. 07.03.2016 stated that Block is a Schedule — Ill Coal

certain Thermal Power Plants were listed in Mine allotted under Coal the list of TPPs that were furnished to MoC Mines (Special Provisio) vide their OM No. FU-11/2010-(Vol-VI)-IPC Act, 2015 to M/s NTPC on dt.08.12.2015 which have been allocated 08.09.2015 and S•ecified End

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In view of the recommendation of MoP and CEA and confirmation of allotment of coal block to Specified End Use Plant, the Committee recommended grant of Bridge Linkage to 3x800 MW capacity STPP Stage —I at Kudgi from SCCL for a period of three years from the date of allotment of coal mine/block as per terms and conditions of

OM No.23021/3/2015-

CPD dated 8.2.2016.

Use Plant is Tanda —II with the configuration 2x660MW.

coal block under Government Sector and recommended for the requirement of Coal for tapering linkages (Bridge Linkage). The list was prepared and examined by CEA and the same had the approval of Secretary, Power.

Further, MoP stated that MoC may also consider for bridge linkage as per guidelines for all the other TPPs which have been allocated coal blocks under Government Sector that were recommended earlier vide Annexure B of the MoP's letter dt.

08.12.2015.

Tanda TPP figures at S.No. 6 of the Annexure B of the MoP's OM dt. 08.12.2015.


In accordance- with the policy/guidelines of Bridge Linkage notified vide MoC's OM No. 23021/3/2015-CPD dt. 08.02.2016, NTPC vide their letter No. 01/FM/SLC/2016 dt.

11.02.2016 has submitted an application for grant of Bridge linkage in respect of their proposed expansion project of 3x800 MW capacity STPP Stage —I at Kudgi, Dist.

Bijapur, Karnataka

In the year 2012, NTPC submitted request for grant of long term coal linkage in respect of their proposed 3x800 MW capacity STPP at

Kudgi Dist. Bijapur, Karnataka with

processing fee.

It was intimated that the linked Bhalumuda Coal Block was allotted on 26.10.2015. Expected production from the linked Coal Block is June, 2021 and expected commissioning schedule of the Plant is Unit 1 : commissioned, Unit 2 : July, 2016. & Unit 3: January, 2017.

It was further stated that MOC

signed CBDPA with NTPC on 26.10.2015 for this coal block. GR is under preparation & likely to be made available in

Agenda item No.4

NTPC 3x800 MW capacity STPP Stage —I at Kudgi Dist. Bijapur, Karnataka.

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April 2016. Section 4(1) notification for land acquisition under CBA Act has been issued by MOC on 19.01.16 and published in Government Gazette on 20.01.16.

In the application for grant of Bridge

Linkage, NTPC stated that Bhalumuda Coal Block was allotted on 31.03.2015. Scheduled date of start of Coal Production from Mine/Block as per the Coal Mines

Development and Production

Agreement/Coal Block Development and Production Agreement is 2021-22(GR under preparation by CMPDIL). Actual/expected date of commissioning of specified End Use Plant is March, 2016.

Comments of MoP — MoP vide their OM No. FU-6/2016-IPC dt. 07.03.2016 stated that certain Thermal Power Plants were listed in the list of TPPs that were furnished to MoC vide their OM No. FU-11/2010-(Vol-VI)-IPC

dt.08.12.2015 which have been allocated coal block under Government Sector and recommended for the requirement of Coal for tapering linkages (Bridge Linkage). The list was prepared and examined by CEA and the same had the approval of Secretary, Power.


08.12.2015.

Kudgi TPP figures at S.No. 2 of the Annexure B of the MoP's OM dt. 08.12.2015.

The source may be decided by SCCL in consultation with NTPC and Railways.

On a query as to whether SCCL would be able to cater all the coal required for this Plant, the representative of the SCCL confirmed that SCCL would be able to do so.

The representatives of MoP and CEA intimated that they had already recommended the case for grant of Bridge Linkage. They reiterated the same. The representative of CA-III section of MoC confirmed that Bhalumuda block was allotted to M/s NTPC under MMDR Act on 31.03.2015 and Specified End Use Plant is Kudgi-1, with the configuration of 2400 MW

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The SLC LT to take a view in the matter. In accordance with the policy/guidelines of Bridge Linkage notified vide MoC's OM No. 23021/3/2015-CPD dt. 08.02.2016, NTPC vide their letter No.. 01/FM/SLC/2016 dt.

11.02.2016 has submitted an application for grant of Bridge linkage in respect of their proposed Lara TPS (2 x 800 MW) at Lara, Dist. Raigarh, Dist. Chhatisgarh .

In the year 2006, NTPC submitted request

for grant of long term coal linkage in respect of their proposed 4000 MW capacity, at Lara, Dist. Raigarh, Dist. Chhatisgarh along with processing fee.

In the application grant of Bridge Linkage NTPC stated that Talaipalli Coal Block allotted on 08.09.2015. Scheduled date of start of Coal Production from Mine/Block as per the Coal Mines Development and

Production Agreement/Coal Block

Development and Production Agreement is FY 2019-20. Actual/expected date of commissioning of specified End Use Plant is

December, 2016.

Comments of MoP — MoP vide their OM No. FU-6/2016-IPC dt. 07.03.2016 stated that the certain Thermal Power Plants were listed in

the list of TPPs that were furnished to MoC vide their OM No. FU-11/2010-(Vol-VI)-IPC

dt.08.12.2015 which have been allocated

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Agenda item No.5

NTPC

Lara, 2 x 800 MW, STPP Stage-I, Dist. Raigarh, Dist. Chhatisgarh/

It was further stated that Mining Plan and Mine Closure Plan had been approved by MOC. EC has been accorded by MOEF. FC clearances for both Stage-I & II, are available. All notifications for land acquisition under CBA Act had been published. R&R plan approved by State Government of Chhattisgarh. Escrow account for mine closure opened and Tripartite Escrow Agreement signed among NTPC, Coal Controller and the Banker (SBI). Consent to Establish and Consent to Operate are available from Chhattisgarh Energy Conservation Board.

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In view of the

recommendation of MoP and CEA and confirmation of allotment of coal block to Specified End Use Plant, the Committee recommended grant of Bridge Linkage to 2 x 800 MW, Lara, STPP Stage-I from CIL for a period of three years from the date of allotment of coal mine/block as per terms and conditions of OM No.23021/3/2015-CPD dated 8.2.2016.

It was intimated that the linked Talaipalli Coal Block was allotted on 08.09.2015.



November, 2019 and expected commissioning schedule of the Plant is Unit 1 : December, 2016 & Unit 2 : June, 2017.

coal block under Government Sector and recommended for the requirement of Coal for tapering linkages (Bridge Linkage). The list was prepared and examined by CEA and the same had the approval of Secretary, Power.


08.12.2015.

Lara TPP figures at S.No. 4 of the Annexure B of the MoPs OM dt. 08.12.2015.


In accordarfrte with the policy/guidelines of Bridge Linkage notified vide MoC's OM No. 23021/3/2015-CPD dt. 08.02.2016, NTPC vide their letter No. 01/FM/SLC/2016 dt. 11.02.2016 NTPC has submitted an application for grant of Bridge linkage in respect of their proposed Darlipali TPS(2 x 800 MW) at Darlipali, Dist. Sundergarh,

Odisha. In the year 2006, NTPC submitted request

for grant of long term coal linkage in respect of their proposed 3200 MW capacity, Darlipali STPP Dist. Sundergarh, Odisha along with

processing fee.

of Mine Developer-cum-

Operator (MDO) on

31.12.2015.

The representatives of MoP and CEA intimated that they had already recommended the case for grant of Bridge Linkage. They reiterated the same. The representative of CA-III section of MoC confirmed that Talaipalli which is a Schedule – Ill Coal block had been allotted to M/s NTPC under Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015 on 08.09.2015 and Specified End Use Plant is Lara STPP, with the configuration of 5X800 MW. It was intimated that the linked Dulanga Coal Block was allotted on 08.09.2015 Expected production from the linked Coal Block is

November, 2019 and

expected commissioning schedule of the Plant is Unit 1 : February, 2018 & Unit 2 : August, 2018.

It was further stated that Mining Plan and Mine Closure Plan had been approved by

Agenda item. No.6

NTPC

2 x 800 MW Darlipali, STPP Dist. Sundergarh, Odisha.

In view of the recommendation of MoP and CEA and confirmation of allotment of coal block to Specified End Use Plant, the Committee recommended grant of Bridge Linkage to 2 x 800 MW, Darlipali, STPP from CIL for a period of three years from the date of allotment of coal mine/block as per terms and conditions of OM

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MOC. EC accorded by MOEF. FC clearances for both Stage-I & II, are available. All

notifications for land

acquisition under CBA Act had been published. R&R plan approved by Government of Odisha.

In the application for grant of Bridge Linkage NTPC stated that Dulanga Coal Block was allotted on 08.09.2015. Scheduled date of start of Coal Production from Mine/Block as per the Coal Mines Development and


Development and Production Agreement is

2019-20. Actual/expected date of commissioning of specified End Use Plant is

February, 2018.

Comments of MoP — MoP vide their OM No. FU-6/2016-IPC dt. 07.03.2016 stated that certain Thermal Power Plants were listed in the list of TPPs that were furnished to MoC vide their OM No. FU-11/2010-(Vol-VI)PC



08.12.2015.

Darlipali TPP figures at S.No. 5 of the Annexure B of the MoP's OM dt. 08.12.2015.

No.23021/3/2015-CPD

dated 8.2.2016.

The representatives of MoP and CEA intimated that they had already recommended the case for grant of Bridge Linkage. They reiterated the same. The representative of CA-III section of MoC confirmed that Dulanga which is a Schedule — Ill Coal block was allotted to M/s NTPC under Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015 on 08.09.2015 and Specified End Use Plant is Darlipali-I, with the configuration of 2X800 MW.

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Agenda item No.7

NTPC

2 x 660 MW Barh STPP, Stage-II Dist. Patna, Bihar.

The SLC LT to take a view in the matter. In accordance with the policy/guidelines of Bridge Linkage notified vide MoC's OM No. 23021/3/2015-CPD dt. 08.02.2016, NTPC vide their letter No. 01/FM/SLC/2016 dt.

16.02.2016 has submitted an application for grant of Bridge linkage in respect of their 2 x 660 MW capacity Super Thermal Power Project Stage-II , at Bath, Dist. Patna, Bihar.

In the year 2013, NTPC submitted request for grant of Tapering linkage for 2 x 660 MW, Bath, Stage -II Dist. Patna, Bihar along with

processing fee.

In the application for grant of Bridge Linkage NTPC stated that Chatti- Bariatu & Chatti-Bariatu(South) Coal Block was allotted on 08.09.2015. Scheduled date of start of Coal Production from Mine/Block as per the Coal Mines Development and Production Agreement/Coal Block Development and Production Agreement is 2019-20. Barh St-II Unit 4 has already been declared "Commercial" on 15.11.2014 and Unit -5 has been commissioned on 04.03.2015.

NTPC on 30.05.2015 and 25.06.2015 submitted a request for temporary transfer of Bath Stag- I unit-2&3 (2x660 MW) coal linkage to Barh Stage II unit 4&5 (2x660 MW) till its captive block is developed. MoP

recommended the same vide their OM dated

It was further stated that Mining Plan and Mine Closure Plan had been approved by MOC. EC accorded by MOEF. FC clearances for both Stage-I & II, are available. All

notifications for land

acquisition under CBA Act published disbursement of land compensation under progress. R&R plan approved by Government of Jharkhand. Escrow account for mine closure opened and Tripartite Escrow Agreement signed among NTPC, Coal Controller and the Banker (SBI). Consent to Establish received from

In view of the recommendation of MoP and CEA and confirmation of allotment of coal block to Specified End Use Plant, the Committee recommended grant of Bridge Linkage to 2 x 660 MW Bath STPP, Stage-II from CIL for a period of three years from the date of allotment of coal mine/block as per terms and conditions of OM No.23021/3/2015-CPD

dated 8.2.2016.


With the grant of this Bridge linkage the coal supply arrangement .on MoU basis to Unit 4&5 of Barh TPP shall cease immediately, upon

operationafisation of this Bridge Linkage.

It was intimated that the linked Chatti- Bariatu & Chatti- Bariatu(South) Coal Block was allotted on

08.09.2015 Expected production from the


November, 2019 and

expected commissioning schedule of the Plant is Unit 4 : COD declared on 15.11.2014. & Unit 5 : COD declared on 18.02.2016.

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Jharkhand SPCB. Mine opening permission received from DGMS, Dhanbad. NIT published for appointment of Mine Developer-cum-Operator (MDO) on 05.03.2016.

11.08.2015. It has been decided that grant of temporary linkage may be considered for unit

4&5. However, till a final decision on tapering linkage is taken in the Ministry, supply of coal on MoU basis on notified prices may be made to unit 4&5 as a special case. Accordingly, vide MoC's letter No. 47011/26/1999-CPD dated 11.09.2015, CIL was requested that unit 4&5 of Barh TPP shall get supplies upon finalization of the tapering linkage policy for coal block allocattees under Government dispensation route. Till then, coal on MoU basis on notified prices shall be supplied to unit 4&5 as a special case. The MoU arrangement shall cease immediately upon grant of Tapering/Bridge linkage to unit 4&5.

Commenta MoP – MoP vide their OM No. FU-6/2016-iF'C dt. 07.03.2016 stated that certain Thermal Power Plants were listed in the list of TPPs that were furnished to MoC vide their OM No. FU-11/2010-(Vol-V1)-IPC


The representatives of MoP and CEA intimated that Barh Unit 4 & 5 did not figure in their OM dated 08.12.2015 in view of MoC's letter dated 11.09.2015. However, since a coal block had been allotted to Unit 4 & 5 and NTPC had applied for Bridge Linkage, the case for grant of Bridge Linkage was recommended. The representative of CA-III section of MoC confirmed that Chatti- Bariatu & Chatti-

Bariatu(South) which are Schedule – Ill Coal blocks were allotted to M/s NTPC under Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015 on 08.09.2015 and Specified End Use Plant is Barh –II, with the configuration of 2X660 MW.

Further, MoP stated that MoC may also consider for bridge linkage as per guidelines for all the other TPPs which have been allocated coal blocks under Government

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It was intimated that the linked Saharpur-Jamarpani Coal

Block was allotted on 13.08.2015. Expected production from the linked Coal Block is June,2020-21 and expected commissioning of the Plant is in September,

2020.

In view of the cancellation of LoA and forefeiture of BG due to non- achievement of

milestones, the Committee recommended that the M/s UPRVUNL may

apply afresh with applicable processing fee.

When asked as to how the Bridge Linkage will be utilized if the Plant is commissioning in 2020, it was submitted by UPRVUNL that coal under Bridge linkage is needed from 2020, however, sanction of Bridge linkage is required for obtaining Environmental

Clearance etc.

The representative of

UPRVUNL further stated that

the block was not fully

explored.

Sector that were recommended earlier vide Annexure B of the MoP's letter dt.

08.12.2015.

Barh (Unit 4 &5) does not figure in MoP's OM

dated 08.12.2015.

The SLC LT to take a view in the matter. In accordance with the policy/guidelines of Bridge Linkage notified vide MoC's OM No.

23021/3/2015-CPD dt. 08.02.2016,

UPRVUNL vide their letter No. 309 UNUCE(NCB)/Obra C dated 12.02.2016 has submitted an application for grant of Bridge linkage in respect of their 2 x 660 MW capacity Obra C Thermal Power Project being setup in Uttar Pradesh under State

Sector.

In the year 2007, UPRVUNL submitted request for grant of Long Term linkage for 2 x 500 MW, Obra C, TPP, Obra, Dist. Sonebhadra, Uttar Pradesh with processing

fee.

In the application for grant of Bridge Linkage UPRVUNL stated that Saharpur-Jamarpani Coal Block was allotted on 13.08.2015. Scheduled date of start of Coal Production from Mine/Block as per the Coal Mines


Agreement/Coal Block Development and Production Agreement is 66 Months from date of allotment of RE Saharpur-Jamarpani

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Agenda item No.8

Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited. (UPRVUNL)

2 x 660 MW Obra C, TPP, Obra, Dist. Sonebhadra, Uttar Pradesh

Coal Block. Actual/expected date of commissioning of specified End Use Plant is

September, 2020.

Comments of MoP – MoP vide their OM No. FU-6/2016-IPC dt. 07.03.2016 stated that the said Thermal Power Plant was listed in the list of TPPs that were furnished to MoC vide

their OM No. FU-11/2010-(Vol-VI)-IPC



08.12.2015.

The representative of CIL intimated that LoA was issued for one unit of 500 MW

(1st Phase ) on normative basis on 01.10.2008. The LoA was cancelled due to non-achievement of milestones & CG was forfeited. The matter was sub judice.

The representatives of MoP and CEA intimated that they had already recommended the case for grant of Bridge Linkage. They reiterated the same. The representative of CA-Ill section of MoC confirmed that Saharpur-Jamarpani Coal Block which is a Schedule – Ill Coal block was allotted to M/s UPRVUNL under Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015 on 13.08.2015 and one of the Specified End Use Plants is Obra C, TPP, with the configuration of 2X660 MW.

Obra C TPP figures at S.No. 35 of the Annexure B of the MoP's OM dt. 08.12.2015.


In accordance with the policy/guidelines of Bridge Linkage notified vide MoC's OM No. 2302113/2015-CPD dt. 08.02.2016,

UPRVUNL vide their letter No. 308 UNUCE(NCB)/Panki Extn dated 12.02.2016

In view of the

recommendation of MoP and CEA and confirmation of allotment of coal block to Specified End Use

Agenda item No.9

UPRVUNL

It was intimated that the linked Saharpur-Jamarpani Coal Block was allotted on 13.08.2015.

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1 x 660 MW Panki TPP Dist. Kanpur,

has submitted an application for grant of Bridge linkage in respect of their 1 x 660 MW

Expected production from the linked Coal Block is June,

Plant, the Committee recommended grant of

Uttar Pradesh Panki Extn. Thermal Power Project being 2020-21 and expected Bridge Linkage to 1 x 660 setup in Uttar Pradesh under State Sector.

In the year 2009, UPRVUNL submitted

commissioning of the Plant is in March, 2020.

MW Panki TPP from -CIL for a period of three years from the date of allotment

request for grant of Long Term linkage for The representatives of MoP of coal mine/block as per 1 x 250 MW, Panki Extn. Thermal Power and CEA intimated that they terms and conditions of Project being setup in Uttar Pradesh under had already recommended the OM No.23021/3/2015- State Sector with processing fee. case for grant of Bridge CPD dated 8.2.2016.

Linkage. They reiterated the In the application for grant of Bridge Linkage same. The representative of The source may be UPRVUNL stated that Saharpur-Jamarpani CA-III section of MoC decided by CIL in Coal Block was allotted on 13.08.2015. confirmed that Saharpur- consultation with Scheduled date of start of Coal Production from Mine/Block as per the Coal Mines

Jamarpani Coal Block which is a Schedule — III Coal block

UPRVUNL and Railways.

Development and Production was allotted to M/s UPRVUNL The committee further Agreement/Coal Block Development and under Coal Mines (Special recommended that the Production Agreement is 66 Months from Provisions) Act, 2015 on change in configuration date of allotment of RE Saharpur-Jamarpani 13.08.2015 and Specified End from 1x250 MW to 1x660 Coal Block. Actual/expected date of commissioning of specified End Use Plant is

Use Plant is Panki Extn.TPP, with the configuration of

MW may also be approved in view of

March, 2020. 1X660 MW. recommendation by MoP, subject to fulfilment of all

Comments of MoP — MoP vide their OM No. It was also pointed out that the requirements in this FU-6/2016-IPC dt. 07.03.2016 stated that the said Thermal Power Plant was listed in the list of TPPs that were furnished to MoC vide their OM No. FU-11/2010-(Vol-VI)-IPC dt.08.12.2015 which have been allocated coal block under Government Sector and recommended for the requirement of Coal for tapering linkages (Bridge Linkage). The list was prepared and examined by CEA and the

original application in 2009 was for a configuration of 1x250 MW. UPRVUNL representative stated that the configuration now being installed is 1x660 MW in view of technical considerations. The representative of MoP recommended that changed

regard.

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same had the approval of Secretary, Power.


08.12.2015.

Panki TPP figures at S.No. 37 of the Annexure B of the MoP's OM dt. 08.12.2015.


23021/3/2015-CPD dt. 08.02.2016,

UPRVUNL vide their letter No. 307 UNL/CE(NCB)/Jawaharpur dated

12.02.2016 has submitted an application for grant of Bridge linkage in respect of their 2 x

660 MW Jawaharpur Thermal Power Project, dist. Etah, Uttar Pradesh being setup in Uttar Pradesh under State Sector.

In the year 2009, UPRVUNL submitted request for grant of Long Term linkage for 2 x 660 MW Jawaharpur Thermal Power Project being setup in Uttar Pradesh under State Sector with processing fee.

In the application for grant of Bridge Linkage UPRVUNL stated that Saharpur-Jamarpani Coal Block was allotted on 13.08.2015.

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Agenda item No.10

(UPRVUNL)

2 x 660 MW Jawaharpur TPP, Dist. Etah. Uttar Pradesh/

configuration may also be approved.

In view of the

recommendation of MoP and CEA and confirmation of allotment of coal block to Specified End Use Plant, the Committee recommended grant of Bridge Linkage to 2 x 660 MW Jawaharpur TPP from CIL for a period of three years from the date of allotment of coal

mine/block as per terms and conditions of OM No.23021/3/2015-CPD

dated 8.2.2016.

The source may be decided by CIL in consultation with

It was intimated that the linked Saharpur-Jamarpani Coal

Block was allotted on 13.08.2015.

Expected production from the linked Coal Block is June, 2020-21 and expected commissioning schedule of the Plant is in April, 2020.

The representatives of MoP and CEA intimated that they had already recommended the case for grant of Bridge Linkage. They reiterated the same. The representative of CA-III section of MoC confirmed that S ah arpur- Jama .ani Coal Block which

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Scheduled date of start of Coal Production from Mine/Block as per the Coal Mines


Agreement/Coal Block Development and Production Agreement'is 66 Months from date of allotment of RE Saharpur-Jamarpani Coal Block. Actual/expected date of commissioning of specified End Use Plant is

April, 2020.

Comments of MoP — MoP vide their OM No. FU-6/2016-1PC dt. 07.03.2016 stated that the said Thermal Power Plant was listed in the list of TPPs that were furnished to MoC vide

their OM No. FU-11/2010-(Vol-V1)-1PC



08.12.2015.

Jawaharpur TPP figures at S.No. 36 of the Annexure B of the MoP's OM dt. 08.12.2015.


is a Schedule — Ill Coal block was allotted to M/s UPRVUNL under Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015 on 13.08.2015 and one of the Specified End Use Plants is JawaharPur TPP, with the configuration of 2X660 MW.

UPRVUNL and Railways.

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It was intimated that the linked Saharpur-Jamarpani Coal Block was allotted 13.08.2015.

Expected production from the linked Coal Block is June, 2020-21 and expected commissioning schedule of the Plant is in September, 2019.

The representatives of MoP and CEA intimated that they had already recommended the case for grant of Bridge Linkage. They reiterated the same. The representative of CA-III section of MoC confirmed that Saharpur-Jamarpani Coal Block which

.is a Schedule — Ill Coal block was allotted to M/s UPRVUNL under Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015 on 13.08.2015 and one of the Specified End Use Plants is Harduaganj Extn-II TPP, with the configuration of 1X660 MW.

In view of the recommendation of MoP

on and CEA and confirmation of allotment of coal block to Specified End Use Plant, the Committee recommended grant of Bridge Linkage to 1 x 660 MW Harduaganj Extn from CIL for a period of three years from the date of allotment of coal mine/block as per terms and conditions of OM No.23021/3/2015-CPD dated 8.2.2016.

The source may be decided by CIL in consultation with UPRVUNL and Railways.

In accordance with the policy/guidelines of Bridge Linkage notified vide MoC's OM No. 23021/3/2015-CPD dt. 08.02.2016, UPRVUNL vide their letter No. 306 UNL/CE(NCB)/ Harduaganj dated 12.02.2016 has submitted an application for grant of Bridge linkage in respect of their 1 x 660 MW Harduaganj Extn., Thermal Power Project, Dist. Etah, Uttar Pradesh being setup in Uttar Pradesh under State Sector.

In the year 2009, UPRVUNL submitted request for grant of Long Term linkage for 1 x 660 MW Harduaganj Thermal Power Project being setup in Uttar Pradesh under State Sector with processing fee.

In the application for grant of Bridge Linkage UPRVUNL stated that Saharpur-Jamarpani Coal Block was allotted on 13.08.2015. Scheduled date of start of Coal Production from Mine/Block as per the Coal Mines Development and Production Agreement/Coal Block Development and Production Agreement is 66 Months from date of allotment of RE Saharpur-JamarPoni Coal Block. Actual/expected date of commissioning of specified End Use Plant is September, 2019.

Comments of MoP — MoP vide their OM No. FU-6/2016-IPC dt. 07.03.2016 stated that the said Thermal Power Plant was listed in the list of TPPs that were furnished to MoC vide

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Agenda item No.11

UPRVUNL

1 x 660 MW Harduaganj Extn. TPP at Kasimpur, Dist. Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh.

It was intimated that the linked Manoharpur and Dip side ManoharPur Coal Blocks were allotted on 31.08.2015 to Odisha Coal and Power Limited (OCPL), a JV Company wherein OPGC held 51% of shares & OHPC held 49% of the shares. Within OPGCL, 49 % of equity is held by a pvt. Company.


In view of the recommendation of MoP and CEA and confirmation of allotment of coal block to Specified End Use Plant, the Committee recommended grant of Bridge Linkage to 2 x 660 MW, 18 TPP from CIL for a period of three years from the date of allotment of coal mine/block as per terms and conditions of

their OM No. FU-11/2010-(Vol-V1)-1PC



08.12.2015.

Harduaganj Extn. TPP figures at S.No. 33 of

the Annexurc, B of the MoP's OM dt.

08.12.2015.

The SLC (LT) to take a view in the matter. In accordance with the policy/guidelines of Bridge Linkage notified vide MoC's OM No. 23021/3/2015-CPD dt. 08.02.2016, OPGCL

vide their letter No. OPGC/491 dated

18.02.2016 has submitted an application for grant of Bridge linkage in respect of their 2 x

660 MW IB Thermal Power Station Expansion Project Unit 3 & 4, at Banharpali, Dist. Jharsuguda, Odisha.

In the year 2009, OPGCL submitted request for grant of Long Term linkage for 2 x 600 MW IB Thermal Power Station Expansion

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Agenda item No.12

Odisha Power Generation Corporation Ltd (OPGCL)

2 x 660 MW, IB TPP Banharpali, Dist. Jharsuguda, Odisha/

2 x 660 MW linked Coal Block is March, 2019 and expected commissioning schedule of the Plant Unit 3: November, 2017 & Unit 4 : March, 2018

Project Unit 3 & 4, at Banharpali, Dist. Jharsuguda, Odisha with processing fee. Later the capacity was enhanced to 2x660

MW

In the application for grant of Bridge Linkage OPGCL stated that Manoharpur and Dip side Manoharpur Coal Block was allotted on 31.08.2015. Scheduled date of start of Coal Production from Mine/Block as per the Coal Mines Development and Production Agreement/Coal Block Development and Production Agreement is 01.03.2019.

Actual/expected date of commissioning of specified End Use Plant is 3rd Quarter of

2017-18.

In this case, coal block has been allocated in favour of Orissa Coal and Power Ltd. which is a J\./ company of OPGCL and OHPC. However, Bridge Linkage has been applied

for by OPGCL.

Comments of MoP — MoP vide their OM No. FU-6/2016-IPC dt. 07.03.2016 stated that certain Thermal Power Plants were listed in the list of TPPs that were furnished to MoC vide their C:1V1 No. FU-11/2010-(Vol-VI)-IPC

dt.08.12.2015 which have been allocated coal block under Government Sector and recommended for the requirement of Coal for tapering linkages (Bridge Linkage). The list was prepared and examined by CEA and the same had the a royal of Secreta , Power. I

It was further stated that the blocks were allotted to OCPL for coal supply exclusively to OPGCL Expansion Power

Project (specified EUP of allotted coal block). Further, land is in physical possession, EC has been received and FC is in place.

The representatives of MoP and CEA intimated that they had already recommended the case for grant of Bridge Linkage. They reiterated the same. MoP and CEA also recommended that changed configuration may also be approved.

The representative of CA-III section of MoC confirmed that Manoharpur and Dip side Manoharpur which were Schedule — Ill Coal blocks were allotted to M/s Odisha Coal & Power Limited under

Coal Mines S•ecial

OM No.23021/3/2015-

CPD dated 8.2.2016.

The source may be decided by CIL in consultation with OPGCL and Railways.

The Committee further recommended that the change in configuration from 2x600 MW to 2x660 MW may also be approved in view of recommendation by MoP, subject to fulfilment of all requirements in this regard.

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08.12.2015.

Provisions) Act, 2015 and Specified End Use Plant is OPGCL Expansion Power Project (unit 3, 4, 5 & 6) with the configuration of

4X660 MW.

IB TPP figures at S.No. 31 of the Annexure B of the MoP's OM dt. 08.12.2015.

The SLC LT to take a view in the matter. In accordance with the. policy/guidelines of

Bridge Linkage notified vide MoC's OM No. 23021/3/2015-CPD dt. 08.02.2016, SCCL vide their letter no HYD/PPD/5-50/16/37 dt.

22.02.2016 submitted an application for grant of Bridge Linkage for their 1 x 600 MW 3rd

Unit Thermal Power Project at Pegadapalli(V), Jaipur(M), Dist. Adilabad, Telangana with processing fee.

In the application for grant of Bridge Linkage SCCL stated that Naini Coal Mine was allotted on 13.08.2015. Scheduled date of start of Coal Production from Mine/Block as per the Coal Mines Development and


Development and Production Agreement is December, 2020. Actual/expected date of commissioning of specified End Use Plant has not been provided. Expected date of start of coal .roduction is December, 2020.

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Deferred.

Agenda item No. 13

Singareni Collieries Company Ltd. (SCCL)

1x600 MW Singareni Thermal Power Plant (STPP) (Unit -3) Pegadapalli(V) Village, Jaipur(M), Dist. Adilabad, Telangana

The representative of MoP intimated that MoP has not recommended the case for grant of Bridge Linkage. SCCL had yet to submit proposal for enhancement of capacity from 600 MW to 800 MW. •

The representative of CA-III section of MoC confirmed that Naini Coal Mine which is a Schedule — Ill Coal block was allotted to M/s SCCL on 13.08.2015.under Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015 and Specified End Use Plant is Singareni Thermal Power Plant with the configuration of 3X600 MW.

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It was intimated that the linked Kudanali —Luburi Coal Block was allotted jointly to JKSPDCL and NTPC on 31.03.2015.

Expected production from the linked Coal Block is August, 2022 and expected

In view of the recommendation of MoP and CEA and confirmation of allotment of coal block to Specified End Use Plant, the Committee recommended grant of Bridge Linkage to 2 x 660 MW Bilhaur STPP from

Comments of MoP MoP vide their OM No.

FU-6/2016-IPC dt. 07.03.2016 stated that the list of TPPs were furnished to MoC vide their

OM No. FU-11/2010-(Vol-VI)-IPC



08.12.2015.

1x600 MW Singareni Thermal Power Plant (STPP) Unit 3 does not figure in the list of TPPs of MoP's OM dt. 08.12.2015.

The SLC (LT) to take a view in the matter. In accordance with the policy/guidelines of

Bridge Linkage notified vide MoC's OM No. 23021/3/2015-CPD dt. 08.02.2016, NTPC vide their letter No. 01/FM/SLC/2016 dt.

19.02.2016 has submitted an application for grant of Bridge linkage in respect of their 2 x 660 MW capacity Super Thermal Power Project Stage-II , at Bilhaur, Kanpur.

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Agenda item No.14

NTPC

2 x 660 MW Bilhaur STPP, Kanpur.

commissioning schedule of the Plant is 2019-20.

When asked as to how the Bridge Linkage will be utilized if the Plant is commissioning in 2020, it was submitted by NTPC that coal under Bridge linkage is needed from 2020, however, sanction of Bridge linkage is required for obtaining Environmental Clearance etc.

CIL for a period of three years from the date of allotment of coal mine/block as per terms and conditions of OM No.23021/3/2015-CPD dated 8.2.2016.


In the year 2011, NTPC submitted request for grant of Tapering linkage for 2 x 660 MW, Bilhaur STPP, Kanpur along with processing fee.

In the application for grant of Bridge Linkage NTPC stated that Kudanali —Luburi Coal Block was allotted jointly to JKSPDCL and NTPC on 31.03.2015. Coal Block Development and Production Agreement will be signed with MoC by the JV Company which is not yet incorporated. Actual/expected date of commissioning of specified End Use Plants — 2020-21.

Comments of MoP — MoP vide their OM No. FU-6/2016-IPC dt. 07.03.2016 stated that certain Thermal Power Plants were listed in the list of TPPs that were furnished to MoC vide their OM No. FU-11/2010-(Vol-V1)-IPC



08.12.2015.

It was further intimated that this block is regionally

explored. NTPC has requested CMPDIL to take up detailed exploration and preparation of Geological Report (GR). CMPDIL has asked for Section 4 notification for land acquisition and forest permission before taking up exploration. JV Company is under incorporation between NTPC and J&KSPDCL. Agreement signed between NTPC and J&KSPDCL on 15.06.2015.

The representatives of MoP and CEA intimated that they had already recommended the

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In view of the recommendation of MoP and CEA and confirmation of allotment of coal block to Specified End Use Plant, the Committee recommended grant of Bridge Linkage to 1 x 700 MW, Unit -3 Bellary TPP from SCCL for a period of three years from the date of allotment of coal mine/block as per terms and conditions of OM No 23021/3/2015-CPD dated 8.2.2016.

The source may be decided by SCCL in consultation with KPCL and Railways.

Agenda item No.15 Karnataka Power Corporation Limited.

(KPCL)

1 x 700 MW, Unit -3 Bellary TPP Bellary District, Karnataka.

Bilhaur TPP figures at S.No. 11 of the Annexure B of the MoP's OM dt. 08.12.2015.


case for grant of Bridge Linkage. They reiterated the same. The representative of CA-III section of MoC confirmed that Kudanali —

Luburi block was allotted to M/s NTPC limited and M/s JKSPDCL under MMDR Act on 31-03-2015 and Specified End Use Plant is Bilhaur TPS with the configuration of 1320

MW. Representative of KPCL was not present.

In accordance with the policy/guidelines of Bridge Linkage notified vide MoC's OM No. 23021/3/2015-CPD dt. 08.02.2016, KPCL vide their letter No. Al M1 B3/BTPS U-3/2024 dt. 29.02.2016 has submitted an application for grant of Bridge linkage in respect of their Bellary Unit-III TPP(1 x 700 MW) at Kudithini Bellary District, Karnataka.

In the year 2007, KPCL submitted request for grant of long term coal linkage in respect of their 1x500 MW, Bellary TPP along with processing fee. Later requested for enhancement of the capacity from 1x500 MW to 1x700 MW along with processing fee.

In the application for grant of Bridge Linkage KPCL stated that Deocha Pachami Dewanganj — Harinsingha Coal Block was allotted on 06.09.2013. Scheduled date of start of Coal Production from Mine/Block as er the Coal Mines Develo•ment and

The representatives of MoP and CEA intimated that they had already recommended the case for grant of Bridge Linkage. They reiterated the same. MoP and CEA also recommended that changed configuration may also be approved.

The representative of CA-III Section of MoC informed that Deocha Pachami Dewanganj — Harinsingha Coal Block was allotted in-principle under MMDR Act on on 06-09-2013. Allocation is under review at present.

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Development and Production Agreement is January, 2021. Actual/expected date of commissioning of specified End Use Plant is

March, 2016.




08.12.2015.

Bellary TPP figures at S.No. 18 of the Annexure B of the MoP's OM dt. 08.12.2015.

The SLC (LT) to take a view in the matter. In accordance with the policy/guidelines of Bridge Linkage notified vide MoC's OM No. 23021/3/2015-CPD dt. 08.02.2016, KPCL vide their letter No. Al M1 B3/YTPS/2023 dt.

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The representative of KPCL was not present. The representatives of MoP and CEA intimated that they

Agenda item No.16 (KPCL)

In view of the

recommendation of MoP and CEA and confirmation of allotment of coal block

to Specified End Use Plant, the Committee recommended grant of Bridge Linkage to 2 x 800 MW, Unit -1& 2 Yermarus TPP from SCCL for a period of three years from the date of allotment of coal mine/block as per terms and conditions of

OM No.23021/3/2015-

CPD dated 8.2.2016.

The source may be decided by SCCL in consultation with KPCL and Railways.


2 x 800 MW, Unit -1& 2 Yermarus TPP Raichur District, Karnataka.

29.02.2016 has submitted an application for grant of Bridge linkage in respect of their Yermarus TPP Unit 1 & 2 (2 x 800 MW) at Chicksugur, Raichur District Karnataka.

In the year 2007, KPCL submitted request for grant of long term coal linkage in respect of their 2x500 MW, Yermarus TPP along with processing fee. Later requested for enhancement of the capacity from 2x500 MW to 2x800 MW along with processing fee.

In the application for grant of Bridge Linkage KPCL stated that Deocha Pachami Dewanganj — Harinsingha Coal Block was allotted on 06.09.2013. Schedule date of start of Coal Production from Mine/Block as per the Coal Mines Development and Production Agreement/Coal Block Development and Production Agreement is January, 2021.

Actual/expected date of commissioning of specified End Use Plant — YTPS Unit —I March, 2016 & YTPS Unit —II May, 2016.


dt.08.12.2015 which have been allocated coal block under Government Sector and recommended for the requirement of Coal for tapering linkages (Bridge Linkage). The list was re • ared and examined b CEA and the

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had already recommended the case for grant of Bridge Linkage. They reiterated the same. MoP and CEA also recommended that changed configuration may also be approved.

The representative of CA-III Section of MoC informed that Deocha Pachami Dewanganj — Harinsingha Coal Block was allotted in-principle under MMDR Act on on 06-09-2013. Allocation is under review at present.

same had the approval of Secretary, Power.

Further, MoP stated that MoC may also consider for bridge linkage as per guidelines for all the other TPPs which have been allocated coal blocks under Government Sector that were recommended earlier vide

Annexure B of the MoP's letter dt.

08.12.2015.

Yermarus TPP figures at S.No. 19 of the Annexure B of the MoP's OM dt. 08.12.2015.

The SLC LT to take a view in the matter. In accordance with the policy/guidelines of Bridge Linkage notified vide MoC's OM No. 23021/3/2015-CPD dt. 08.02.2016, CSPGCL vide their letter No. 03-05/MR-BTG -50/3150 dt. 01.03.2016 has submitted an application for grant of Bridge linkage in respect of their 2x500 Marwa TPP in Distt Janjgir --Champ,

Chhattisgarh.,

In the year 2007, CSPGCL submitted request for grant of Tapering linkage in respect of their 2x500 MW, Marwa TPP along

with processing fee

In the application for grant of Bridge Linkage CSPGCL stated that Gare – Palma Sector –III Coal Block was allotted on 14.09.2015. Scheduled date of start of Coal Production from Mine/Block as per the Coal Mines

Develo•ment and Production

It was intimated that the linked Gare – Palma Sector

Coal Block was allotted on 14.09.2015. Mine is likely to start production within 3 years. End use Plants are already commissioned. Tender

documents are being floated

for Mine Developer-cum-Operator (MDO).

It was further stated by CSPGCL that they already

had erstwhile Tapering

Linkage but that could not be operationalised as plants were not commissioned then.

The representatives of MoP and CEA intimated that the

In view of the recommendation of MoP and CEA and confirmation of allotment of coal block to Specified End Use Plant, the Committee recommended grant of Bridge Linkage to 2x500 Marwa TPP from CIL for a period of three years from the date of allotment of coal mine/block as per terms and conditions of

OM No.23021/3/2015-

CPD dated 8.2.2016.

The source may be decided by CIL in consultation with CSPGCL and Railwa s

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Agenda item No.17 (CSPGCL)

2x500 MW Marwa TPP Unit 1 & 2 in Distt Janjgir –

Champa, Chhattisgarh.

had already recommended the case for grant of Bridge Linkage. They reiterated the same. The representative of CA-III section of MoC confirmed that Gare — Palma Sector —III coal block which is a Schedule — Ill Coal block was allotted to M/s CSPGCL under Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015 and Specified End Use Plant is Marwa TPP with the configuration of 2X500 MW.

Agreement/Coal Block Development and Production Agreement is 13.05.2019.

Actual/expected date of commissioning of specified End Use Plant — for Unit —I March, 2016 & Unit —II May, 2016.

Comments of MoP — MoP vide their OM No. FU-6/2016-IPC dt. 07.03.2016 stated that certain Thermal Power Plants were listed in the list of TPPs that were furnished to MoC vide their OM No. FU-11/2010-(Vol-VI)-IPC dt.08.12.2015 which have been allocated coal block under Government Sector and recommended for the requirement of Coal for tapering linkages (Bridge Linkage). The list was prepared and examined by CEA and the same had the approval of Secretary, Power.


08.12.2015.

Marwa TPP figures at S.No. 23 of the Annexure B of the MoP's OM dt. 08.12.2015.

The SLC (LT) to take a view in the matter. In accordance with the policy/guidelines of Bridge Linkage notified vide MoC's OM No. 23021/3/2015-CPD dt. 08.02.2016, TSPGCL

vide their letter No.

It was intimated that the linked Tadicherla -1 Coal Block was allotted on 31.08.2015. Plant is already

In view of the recommendation of MoP and CEA and confirmation of allotment of coal block

Agenda item No.18 (TSPGCL)

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1x600 MW Kakatiya TPP Chelpur

Village, Warangal

Distt, Telangana.

commissioned.

It was further stated that EC has been obtained and land acquisition is completed. Bridge linkage is required immediately.

The representatives of MoP and CEA intimated that they had already recommended the case for grant of Bridge Linkage. They reiterated the same. The representative of CA-III section of MoC confirmed that Tadicherla-1 which is a Schedule – Ill Coal block was allotted to M/s TSPGCL under Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015 on 31.8.2015 and Specified End Use Plant is Kakatiya TPP, Stage–II with the configuration of 1X600 MW.

CE(C7C)/SE(PIng)/DE(C&C)/A1/F. Bridge Linkage/ D.No.74/16 dt. 01.03.2016 has

submitted an application for grant of Bridge linkage in respect of their 1x600 Kakatiya TPP , Chelpur Village, Warangal Distt, Telangana along with processing fee.

In the application for grant of Bridge Linkage TSPGCL stated that Tadicherla –I Coal Mine was allotted on 31.08.2015. Scheduled date of start of Coal Production from Mine/Block as per the Coal Mines


Agreement/Coal Block Development and Production Agreement is 3rd year from date

of commencement of mining operations. Expected date of start of production is 2018-19. Actual/expected date of commissioning of specified End Use Plant –Synchronized

22.10.2015

Comments of MoP – MoP vide their OM No. FU-6/2016-1PC dt. 07.03.2016 stated that certain Thermal Power Plants were listed in the list of TPPs that were furnished to MoC vide their OM No. FU-11/2010-(Vol-V1)-IPC


Further, MoP stated that MoC may also

to Specified End Use Plant, the Committee recommended grant of Bridge Linkage to 1x600 Kakatiya TPP, Stage–II from SCCL for a period of three years from the date of allotment of coal mine/block as per terms and conditions of OM No.23021/3/2015-CPD dated 8.2.2016.

The source may be decided by SCCL in consultation with TSPGCL and Railways.

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consider for bridge linkage as per guidelines for all the other TPPs which have been allocated coal blocks under. Government Sector that were recommended earlier vide Annexure B of the MoP's letter dt.

08.12.2015.

Kakatiya TPP figures at S.No. 56 of the Annexure B of the MoP's OM dt. 08.12.2015.

The SLC (LT) to take a view in the matter. In accordance with the policy/guidelines of Bridge Linkage notified vide MoC's OM No.

23021/3/2015-CPD dt. • 08,02.2016,

Mahagenco vide their letter No. CMD/Mahagenco/FMC/529 dt. 11.03.2016 has submitted an application for grant of Bridge linkage in respect of their 3x660 MW Koradi TPP (Unit 8,9 & 10), Koradi Village, Nagpur Distt, Maharashtra.

In the year 2008, Mahagenco submitted request for grant of Tapering linkage in respect of their 2x800 MW, Koradi TPP along with processing fee

In the application for grant of Bridge Linkage, Mahagenco stated that Gare Palma Sector —II Coal Mine was allotted on 31.08.2015. Coal Block Development and Production Agreement is yet to be signed. Expected date of coal production is 30.04.2019. Actual/expected date of commissioning of specified End Use Plant —

Agenda item No.19 Mahagenco

3x660 MW Koradi TPP (Unii 6,9 & 10), Koradi Village, Nagpur Distt, Maharashtra.


MSPGCL was not present.

The representative of CIL and CEA intimated that 2 units of Koradi were already

commissioned.

The representatives of MoP and CEA intimated that they had already recommended the case for grant of Bridge Linkage. They reiterated the same. The representative of CA-III section of MoC confirmed that Gare Palma Sector —II which is a Schedule — Ill Coal block was allotted to M/s MSPGCL under Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015 and one of the Specified End Use Plant is Koradi TPS (Unit 8,9 & 10),

In view of the recommendation of MoP and CEA and confirmation of allotment of coal block to Specified End Use Plant, the Committee recommended grant of Bridge Linkage to 3x600 Koradi TPP (Unit 8,9 & 10), from CIL and SCCL for a period of three years from the date of allotment of coal mine/block as per terms and conditions of OM No.23021/3/2015-

CPD dated 8.2.2016.

The source may be decided by CIL and SCCL in consultation with Mahagenco and Railways.

The Committee further

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of recommended that the change in configuration from 2x800 MW to 3x660 MW may also be approved in view of recommendation by MoP, subject to fulfilment of all requirements in this

regard.

with the configuration 3X660 MW.

MoP and CEA also recommended that changed configuration may also be approved.



The representatives of MoP and CEA intimated that they had alread recommended the

In view of the

recommendation of MoP and CEA and confirmation of allotment of coal block to Specified End Use Plant, the Committee

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Unit-8 : COD achieved on 16.12.2015, Unit-9 : expected COD on 31.03.2016, Unit-10 : expected COD is June, 2016

Comments of MoP MoP vide their OM No. FU-6/2016-IPC dt. 07.03.2016 stated that certain Thermal Power Plants were listed in the list of TPPs that were furnished to MoC vide their OM No. FU-11/2010-(Vol-VI)-IPC



08.12.2015.

Koradi TPP figures at S.No. 21 of the Annexure B of the MoP's OM dt. 08.12.2015.


23021/3/2015-CPD dt. 08.02.2016,

Mahagenco vide their letter No. CMD/Mahagenco/F MC/529 dt. 11.03.2016 has submitted an a lication for •rant of

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2x500 MW Chandra•ur TPP

Bridge linkage in respect of their 2x500 ChandraPur TPP (Unit 8 & 9), Durgapur Village, ChandraPur Distt, Maharashtra

In the year 2011, Mahagenco submitted

request for grant of Tapering linkage in respect of their 2x500 MW, Chandrapur TPP along with processing fee

In the application for grant of Bridge Linkage, Mahagenco stated that Gare Palma Sector —II Coal Mine was allotted on 31.08.2015. Coal Block Development and Production Agreement is yet to be signed. Expected date of coal production is 30.04.2019. Actual/expected date of commissioning of specified End Use Plant —Unit-8 : expected COD on 31.03.2016, Unit-9 : expected COD: 30.04.2016

Comments of MoP — MoP vide their OM No. FU-612016-IPC dt. 07.03.2016 stated that certain Thermal Power Plants were listed in the list of TPPs that were furnished to MoC vide their OM No. FU-11/2010-(Vol-V1)-1PC


Further, MoP stated that MoC may also consider for bridge linkage as per guidelines

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recommended grant of Bridge Linkage to 2x500 MW Chandrapur TPP (Unit 8 & 9), from CIL and SCCL for a period of three years from the date of allotment of coal

mine/block as per terms and conditions of OM No.23021/3/2015-CPD dated 8.2.2016.

The source may be decided by CIL and SCCL

in consultation with

Mahagenco and Railways.

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(Unit 8 & 9), Durgapur Village, Chandrapur Distt, Maharashtra.

case for grant of Bridge Linkage. They reiterated the same. The representative of CA-III section of MoC confirmed that Gare Palma Sector —II which is a Schedule — Ill Coal block was allotted to M/s MSPGCL on 31.08.2015 under Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015 and one of the Specified End Use Plant is ChandraPur TPP (Unit 8 & 9), with the configuration of 2X500 MW.



The representatives of MoP and CEA intimated that they had already recommended the case for grant of Bridge Linkage. They reiterated the same. The representative of CA-III section of MoC confirmed that Gare Palma Sector —II which is a Schedule — Ill Coal block was allotted to M/s MSPGCL on 31.08.2015 under Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015 and one of the Specified End Use Plant

is Parli TPP (Unit 8 & 9), with the configuration of

1X250 MW.

for all the other TPPs which have been allocated coal blocks under Government Sector that were recommended earlier vide Annexure B of the MoP's letter dt.

08.12.2015.

Chandrapur TPP figured at S.No. 20 of the Annexure B of the MoP's OM dt. 08.12.2015.

The SLC LT to take a view in the matter. In accordance with the policy/guidelines of Bridge Linkage notified vide MoC's OM No. 23021/3/2015-CPD dt. 08.02.2016,

Mahagenco vide their letter No. CMD/Mahagenco/FMC/529 dt. 11.03.2016 has submitted an application for grant of Bridge linkage in respect of their 1x250 Parli TPP (Unit 8 ), Parli Village, Beed Distt, Maharashtra along with processing fee

In the application for grant of Bridge Linkage, Mahagenco stated that Gare Palma Sector —II Coal Mine was allotted on 31.08.2015. Coal Block Development and Production Agreement is yet to be signed. Expected date of coal production is 30.04.2019. Actual/expected date of commissioning of specified End Use Plant —Expected COD on 31.03.2016.

Comments of MoP MoP vide their OM No. FU-6/2016-IPC dt. 07.03.2016 stated that certain Thermal Power Plants were listed in the list of TPPs that were furnished to MoC

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1x250 Parli TPP (Unit 8 ), Parli Village, Beed Distt, Maharashtra.

In view of the recommendation of MoP and CEA and confirmation of allotment of coal block to Specified End Use Plant, the Committee recommended grant of Bridge Linkage to 1x250 Parli TPP(Unit 8) from CIL and SCCL for a period of three years from the date of allotment of coal mine/block as per terms and conditions of OM No.23021/3/2015-CPD dated 8.2.2016.

The source may be decided by CIL and SCCL

in consultation with

Mahagenco and Railways.

vide their OM No. FU-11/2010-(Vol-V1)-1PC dt.08.12.2015 which have been allocated coal block under Government Sector and recommended for the requirement of Coal for tapering linkages (Bridge Linkage). The list was prepared and examined by CEA and the same had the approval of Secretary, Power.

Further, MoP stated that .MoC may also consider for bridge linkage as per guidelines for all the other TPPs which have been allocated coal blocks under Government Sector that were recommended earlier vide Annexure B of the MoP's letter dt. 08.12.2015.

Parli TPP figures at S.No. 22 of the Annexure B of the MoP's OM dt. 08.12.2015.


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ANNEXURE

Name of the Officers/Executives who attended Special Linkage Committee (Long-Term) meeting held on 18.03.2016

Ministry of Coal

1. Dr. A.K. Dubey, Special Secretary 2. Shri R.K. Sinha, Joint Secretary 3. Shri J.S. Bindra, Director 4. Shri PiIli Ravi Kumar, Under Secretary 5. Shri R. Shan Rynchthiang, Under Secretary

Chairman

Ministry of Power, Shram Shakti Bhawan, New Delhi

6. Aniruddha Kumar, Joint Secretary 7. Harpeet Singh Pruthi, Director

Ministry of Railways, Railway Board, Rail Bhawan, New Delhi

8. Shri H.S. Bajwa, Director TT (G)

Ministry of Shiwing, Transport Bhawan, New Delhi

9. Shri D.C. Singh, Dy. Secretary

Ministry of Steel, Udyoq Bhawan, New Delhi

10. Shri K.B. Nair, Under Secretary

C.E.A., Sawa Bhawan, R.K. Puram, New Delhi

11. Shri N.S. Mondal, Director (TPP&D) 12. Shri A.K. Mishra, Chief Engineer 13. Shri Alok Saxena, Consultant

Coal India Limited, Koikata / Delhi

14. Shri S.N. Prasad, Director (Marketing) 15. Shri L.K. Mishra, General Manager (S&M) 16. Shri R. Bhushan, General Manager (S&M) 17. Shri G.K.Vashishtha, General Manager (S&M) 18. Shri Tarak S. Roy, Sr. Manager 19. Shri Rajesh Mishra, Sr. Manager (S&M)

S.C.C.L., Kothagudam Collieries, Khammam Distt., Telangana

20. Shri N. Srinivas, Executive Director 21. Shri N.V.K. Srinivas, DGM (Mkt.) 22. Shri Radhakrishna, DGM

National Thermal Power Corporation

23. Shri G. Ravindra, Executive Director (FM) 24. Shri S.D. Prasad, General Manager (FM) 25. Shri Partha Mazumdar, General Manager (Coal & Mining) 26. Shri D.K. Saha, AGM (FM) 27. Shri Vineet Jain. (AGM (Fuel Management)

Western Coalfields Ltd., Coal Estate, Civil Lines, Nagpur

28. Shri Rajiv R. Mishra, Chairman/Mng. Director 29. Shri R.D. Roy, General Manager (S&M)

Central Coalfields Ltd., Darbhanqa House, Ranchi

30. Shri G. Singh, Chairman/Mng. Director 31. Shri R. Gupta, General Manager (S&M)

Northern Coalfields Ltd., PO Shull-auli, Dist. Sidhi, M.P.

32. Shri J.L. Singh, Director Technical (P&P)

Eastern Coalfields Ltd., Sanctoria, PO Dishergarh, Dist. Burdwan, W,B.

33. Shri V.K. Singh, General Manager (S&M)

Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd., PO Jagriti Vihar, Dist. Burla, Sambalpur

34. Shri Raghunandan, General Manager (S&M)

South Eastern Coalfields Ltd.Seepat Road, Bilaspur

35. Shri Y.V.S. Prasad, General Manager (S&M) 36. Shri Devendra Singh Meena, Dy. Manager (S&M) 37. Shri Santosh Sah, Asst. Manager (S&M)

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Telenqana State Power Generation Corporation Ltd.

38. Shri M. Sachidanandan, Director (Thermal)

39. Shri G. Srinivasa Rao, Superintending Engineer (Coal)

Orissa Power Generation Corporation Ltd./ OPGCL

40. Shri Indranil Dutta, Managing Director

41. Dr. Kshirod Ch. Brahma, General Manager (Mines)

Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidvut Utpadan Niqam Ltd.

42. Shri Rakesh Trivedi, Director (Project) 43. Shri Atul Kumar, Supdt. Engineer

Chhaftisqarh State Power Generation Corporation Ltd.

44. Shri S.B. Agrawal, Managing Director

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2x600 MW COAL BASED THERMAL POWER PLANT

THE SINGARENI COLLIERIES COMPANY LIMITED(A Government Company)

Jaipur Village & Mandal, Adilabad Dist. Telangana

November-2015

TRAFFIC IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT FOR TRANSPORTATION OF COAL BY ROAD

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“TRAFFIC IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT

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CONTENTS

Description Page No.

1.0 Introduction

1.1 Background 1

1.2 Present Proposal 2

1.3 Status of Railway Line 2

1.4 Project Description 2

2.0 Existing Road Network 6

2.1 Road Network 6

3.0 Internal Road Connectivity & Its study

3.1 Internal Road Network 10

3.2 Logistics of Multi Axle Vehicles (MAV) movement for Coal Transportation 15

3.3 Traffic Impact Assessment on NH 16 due to Transportation of coal 15

3.4 Emission Sources & Strengths 16

3.4.1 Transportation of Coal 16

3.4.2 Impact on Air Quality 17

3.5 Simulation Model for Prediction – (AERMOD) 17

3.5.1 Line Source Details 18

3.5.2 Model input data 18

4.0 Precautions for Vehicles Carrying Material to Power Plant along Highway NH 16 25

4.1 Traffic Management Measures 25

4.2 Fugitive Emission Management 26

5.0 Conclusion 26

LIST OF TABLES Tab. No. Description Page No.

3.1.1 Vehicle travelling distance – Mines to SCCL STPP (Distance in km) 10

3.1.2 Real time traffic scenario on NH 16 (4 lane 2 way undivided) Location-1 13

3.1.3 Real time traffic scenario on NH 16 (4 land 2 way undivided) Location-2 14

3.3.1 Existing and changed LOS on NH 16 15

3.3.2 Projected traffic calculated based on growth rate for next 5 years (2020) 16

3.3.3 Change in LOS after 5 years 16

3.5.2.1 24 Hours Mean Meteorological Data 19

3.5.2.2 AAQ monitoring Baseline values around the NH 16 19

3.5.2.3 Details of Trucks/hr movement 20

3.5.2.4 The contribution of predicting GLCs from the movement of vehicles on NH 16 20

LIST OF FIGURES

Fig. No Description Pg. No.

1.4.1 Proposed Transport plan for the SCCL STPP Site 3

1.4.2 Regional Locality Plan 4

1.4.3 Proposed Core Plan 5

2.1.1 Roads connecting SCCL mines with SCCL STPP plant 7

2.1.2 SH 1 connecting to NH 16 7

2.1.3 Photograph showing traffic movements at T Junction (towards Mancherial) 8

2.1.4 Photograph showing traffic movements at T Junction (towards Jaipur /STPP) 8

2.1.5 Construction of culverts expansion of Bridges & causeways on NH 16 9

2.1.6 Construction of culverts expansion of Bridges & causeways on NH 16 9

3.1.1 Weigh Bridge under construction (NH 16 to Coal Hopper road) 11

3.1.2 Photograph showing R&B Road connecting RKP OC phase-I 11

3.1.3 SRP OC-II mine Road connecting to NH 16 11

3.1.4 Traffic Survey at Location – 1 & 2 on NH 16 12

3.5.2.1 Predicted 24-Hourly Average GLCs of PM (µg/m3) 21

3.5.2.2 Predicted 24-Hourly Average GLCs of CO (µg/m3) 22

3.5.2.3 Predicted 24-Hourly Average GLCs of HC’s (µg/m3) 23

3.5.2.4 Predicted 24-Hourly Average GLCs of NOx (µg/m3) 24

LIST OF ANNEXURES

Annexure-1 Railway Transport Clearance Letter



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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background

M/s. Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL), the Public Sector Undertaking under State

Government of Telangana proposing to establish a captive thermal power project. This project has

been initiated and conceived by SCCL, named as 2 x 600 MW Singareni Thermal Power Project,

Jaipur Village, Adilabad Dist. Telangana State.

The project site is situated between Latitude – 180 48‟ 40” North and 18

0 50‟ 20” North and Longitude

–790 34‟ 07” East and 79

0 35‟ 15” East. The proposed plant site is connected to Chennur – Mancherial

section of NH-16 and Kazipet – Ballarsah section of South Central Railway and located 14.6 Kms

away from Mancherial in the South-East direction.

Environmental Clearance for the proposed project was accorded by Ministry of Environment, Forest

and Climate Change vide Lr. No. J-13012/88/2008-IA.II (T), dated: 27.12.2010 and Consent for

Establishment under Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act and Water (Prevention & Control

of Pollution) Act by State Pollution Control Board vide Order No. 64/PCB/CFE/RO-NZB/HO/2010-

818, dated 16.06.2011. The 2x600 MW Thermal Power Plant is in advanced state of completion and

is almost ready for synchronization by this year end.

In view of the power crisis in the newly formed state of Telangana, State Government has directed

SCCL to establish one more unit of 1x600 MW in addition to already under completion of 2x600 MW

Thermal Power Plant.

Now SCCL is proposing expansion of it‟s under completion 2x600 MW to 3x600 MW and

application was submitted to MOEFCC. The proposal was considered by Expert Appraisal Committee

(Thermal Power) during its 34th Meeting held on 29

th & 30

th April‟2015, the committee suggested to

take amendment for its existing Environmental Clearance of 2x600 MW unit as there is a temporary

change in fuel (Coal) transportation plan from rail to road.

The scope of work for Ramky Enviro Engineers Ltd for this assessment is as follows:

Assess the present traffic on the existing roads

Estimate the additional traffic due to transportation of coal by road from mines to power plant

Estimate air impacts due to proposed change in transportation plan and forecasted growth due to

proposed power plant in the surrounding areas

Recommend mitigation measures to address the identified impacts.




1.2 Present Proposal

Due to delay in providing railway siding for rail transportation of coal, SCCL is proposing to transport the

coal using trucks by road and seeking amendment in the Environmental Clearance from Ministry of

Environment, Forest and Climate Change until the railway siding of SCCL is commissioned. The report

presents the traffic impact assessment due to transportation of coal by Road. (Amendment in EC

required for temporary change in transportation plan from rail to road).

1.3 Status of Railway Line

SCCL has obtained the Rail Transport Clearance (RTC) from South Central Railway for proposed Private

siding for M/s. SCCL Singareni Thermal Power Plant (STPP) by extension of the existing Coal Handling

plant (CHP) yard served by Mancherial Railway station on Kazipet – Balharsha section of South Central

Railway division for movement of coal by rail to the power plant in the year 2014. The copies of Rail

Transport Clearance letter No.T.143/C/551 dated 26th April‟2013 and Lr. No. T.143/C/551 dated 30

th

April‟2013 is enclosed as Annexure-I.

For the proposed railway siding a 17 Km long main line is required to provide connectivity from existing

CHP yard to proposed SCCL power plant of a single railway line with an intermediate loading

arrangement and cross facility at 12.5 Km; parallel SCCL has taken up the activities of land acquisition.

After examining various alternatives for the alignment including land availability, the most economical

and suitable alignment has been identified.

Based on the ground scenario at the site, it is expected that the railway line to the power plant along with

siding facilities will take at least 3 years. Hence, SCCL has to relay on transport of coal by road for

commissioning and operation of the power plant as per schedule. The scheduled commissioning

/synchronizing of the power plant is November/December 2015. This study has analysed road option for

transport of coal from mine.

1.4 Project Description

The required coal for the 2 x 600 MW present power plant will be met from the nearby operating mines of

SCCL viz. SRP OC - I, SRP OC-II, RKP OC Phase-I (as per EC issued by MOEC&CC Letter dated:

December 27, 2010). The coal from this three mines are transported to SRP-CHP, from here it is further

distributed to various customers through rail or road network.

All the above mentioned mines are operating, road network for transportation of coal is from existing

mines to SRP-CHP and also well connected to NH 16, the existing roads are used by SCCL authorities for

transportation of coal. The same road network will be used for this proposed power plant. At present

maximum quantity of coal is transported though rail network from SRP-CHP.

The Conceptual layout of the project is given as Figure 1.4.1 and Regional Locality plan is given as

Figure 1.4.2. The detailed core plan of the proposed transportation is shown in Figure 1.4.3.




Figure 1.4.1 Proposed Transport plan for the SCCL STPP Site

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2. EXISTING ROAD NETWORK

2.1 Road Network

The proposed project site and SCCL mines from where the coal is to be transported are well

connected by existing road (10 m wide). This is connecting to NH 16 (14 m wide). As the Plant is

500m away from NH 16 (Mancherial-Jagdalpur) passing north side of the Power plant.

The Hyderabad, Karimnagar state highway (SH 1) is joining NH 16 around 5km western side of the

proposed power plant.

Traffic studies were carried out at two locations on NH 16 to estimate the existing traffic load; and the

locations were:

1. Road towards Mancherial from T - Junction and

2. Road towards Jaipur from T - Junction.

The traffic volume was recorded for 24 hours during the study period. The all type of vehicles include

two wheelers, three wheelers, Light commercial vehicles (LCV), Heavy commercial vehicles (HCV)

etc., were considered.

RKP OC Phase-I is connected with existing R&B Road; while joining NH 16 it is having multiple

curves to avoid this SCCL has developed 500 m length of straight road which connects NH 16

directly (which is expansion to the existing R&B road). This initiative of SCCL leads for smooth flow

of traffic.

During study period, as observed the maximum traffic flow is from SH-1 on NH 16 at T - Junction

maximum of the vehicles are going towards Mancherial, whereas only few vehicles are going towards

Jaipur (SCCL STPP).

Previously NH 16 was 7 m wide (two ways) undivided road (between SRP OC junctions to Jaipur

Village which is 9 Km length), the same was upgraded to 14 m (four ways) undivided road with the

help of SCCL funds.

The bridges, culverts, and other causeways are also expanded to required width in this 9 km stretch.

The same stretch of NH 16 will be used for movement of coal from SCCL mines to SCCL STPP.

All SCCL mines are located on NW side of the plant at a maximum distance of approximately 18Km

from the plant site. The existing road network connecting SCCL mines with SCCL STPP & Proposed

railway siding is super imposed on google map and shown in Figure 2.1.1.




Figure 2.1.2 shows road SH 1 connecting to NH 16, Figure 2.1.3 & 2.1.4 the photographs showing

the clear view of roads, traffic flow and their conditions near T - Junction towards Mancherial and

Jaipur (SCCL STPP), Figure 2.1.5 and 2.1.6; photographs showing work under progress widening of

existing culverts and causeways.

Figure 2.1.1 Roads connecting SCCL mines with SCCL STPP

Figure 2.1.2 SH 1 connecting to NH 16




Figure 2.1.3 Photograph showing traffic movements at T junction (towards Mancherial)

Figure 2.1.4 Photograph showing traffic movements at T - Junction (towards Jaipur/SCCL STPP)




Figure 2.1.5 Construction of culverts, expansion of Bridges & causeways on NH 16

Figure 2.1.6 Construction of culverts, expansion of Bridges & causeways on NH 16




3. INTERNAL ROAD CONNECTIVITY & ITS STUDY

3.1 Internal Road Network

The required coal for SCCL STPP is received from their two own mines of SCCL (SRP OC - I, II and

RKP OC-phase-I). All internal roads connecting to these mines (other than NH 16) are widened from

7m to 10 m. SCCL has given funds to R&B for increasing the width of the roads for taking additional

load of traffic due to proposed road transportation for its SCCL-STPP.

To avoid traffic movement at main gate of the plant, SCCL developed a parallel road which is before

800 m from the main gate. This new road (around 3.5 Km length & 10 m wide) from NH-16 to coal

track hopper, a separate budget is proposed for developing this road. On later stage, this road will be

utilized as colony approach road once the railway transport system is commenced. A weigh bridge

will be proposed on this road to weigh each truck coal quantity before entering into the SCCL-STPP.

Figure 3.1.1 shows construction of weigh bride on internal road connecting from NH 16 to Coal

Hopper in SCCL STPP. Figure 3.1.2 shows the road connecting with RKP OC phase – I and Figure

3.1.3 shows the road connecting SRP OC – II to NH 16. Table 3.1.1describes the distances of roads

between mine and power plant.

Table 3.1.1 Vehicle travelling distance – Mines to SCCL STPP (Distance in km)

Option Mine Source Mining Area

to NH 16 On NH 16

NH 16 to SCCL

STPP

Total

Length

Coal transportation

by road till rail

network is created

RKP OC Phase – I

SRP-CHP 8.5 6.0 3.5 18.0

SRP OC - II 1.5 9.0 3.5 14.0

The distance between mines to power plant is in the range 10 to 18 km.

The distance to be travelled on NH 16 is 9 km for coal coming from SRP OC - II, whereas from

RKP OC Phase – I, the distance of travel on NH 16 is around 6 km.

If these loaded Multi Axile Vehicle‟s (MAV) move during off peak hours it will not create any

negative impact.

The traffic studies were carried out during study period at two locations and are given in Table

3.1.2 to 3.1.3 and shown in Figure 3.1.4. The traffic data was collected for 24 hours duration. The

traffic volume was divided into 2 wheelers, 3 wheelers, 4 wheelers/ light commercial vehicle and

heavy vehicles; the number vehicles per hour were counted and converted into passenger car unit

(PCU) using factors given in IRC: 106 - 1990.




Figure 3.1.1 Weigh Bridge under construction (NH 16 to Coal Hopper road)

Figure 3.1.2 Photograph showing R&B Road connecting RKP OC phase - I

Figure 3.1.3 SRP OC - II mine Road connecting to NH 16




Figure 3.1.4 Traffic Survey Location - 1 on NH 16 near Plant Main Gate

Location - 2 on NH16 near SRP OC - II Junction




Table 3.1.2 Real time traffic scenario on NH-16 (4 lane 2 way undivided)

Location-1 near SCCL STPP main gate

Hours

Two wheelers Three

Wheelers

Light

Commercial

Vehicles (LCV)

Heavy

commercial

Vehicles (HCV)

Total vehicles

v/hr PCU/hr

(0.75) v/hr

PCU/hr

(2) v/hr

PCU/hr

(1) v/hr

PCU/hr

(3.7)

Total

v/hr

Total

PCU/Hr

06:00-07:00 32 24 35 70 42 42 11 41 120 177

07:00-08:00 54 41 48 96 74 74 13 48 189 259

08:00-09:00 154 116 74 148 111 111 17 63 356 437

09:00-10:00 265 199 87 174 143 143 24 89 519 605

10:00-11:00 243 182 102 204 123 123 22 81 490 591

11:00-12:00 223 167 98 196 112 112 21 78 454 553

12:00-13:00 187 140 94 188 102 102 19 70 402 501

13:00-14:00 182 137 87 174 87 87 21 78 377 475

14:00-15:00 164 123 76 152 78 78 20 74 338 427

15:00-16:00 189 142 84 168 82 82 18 67 373 458

16:00-17:00 234 176 86 172 98 98 21 78 439 523

17:00-18:00 165 142 56 112 102 102 17 63 364 419

18:00-19:00 113 167 45 90 134 134 19 70 421 462

19:00-20:00 89 159 34 68 123 123 45 167 414 517

20:00-21:00 80 83 20 40 62 62 21 78 213 262

21:00-22:00 78 59 10 20 42 42 28 104 158 224

22:00-23:00 45 34 7 14 28 28 27 100 107 176

23:00-24:00 23 17 5 10 16 16 17 63 61 106

24:00-01:00 17 13 4 8 8 8 13 48 42 77

01:00-02:00 0 0 2 4 0 0 8 30 10 34

02:00-03:00 0 0 0 0 5 5 5 19 10 24

03:00-04:00 14 11 2 4 23 23 9 33 48 71

04:00-05:00 18 14 12 24 45 45 11 41 86 123

05:00-06:00 30 23 22 44 56 56 15 56 123 178

4 lane (Two Way) undivided as per IRC : 106 -1990 3000

Note: The movement of vehicles for transportation of coal from mines to SCCL STPP will be 24 hrs.

The Highest peak is observed between 9 to 10 am hours that is 605 PCU’s

PCU: Passenger Car Unit




Table 3.1.3: Real time traffic scenario on NH 16 (4 land 2 way undivided)

Location-2 near SRP OCP Junction

Two wheelers

Three

Wheelers

Light

Commercial

Vehicles(LCV)

Heavy

commercial

Vehicles (HCV)

Total vehicles

Hours v/hr PCU/hr

(0.75) v/hr

PCU/hr

(2) v/hr

PCU/hr

(1) v/hr

PCU/hr

(3.7)

Total

v/hr

Total

PCU/Hr

06:00-07:00 506 380 58 116 94 94 58 215 716 805

07:00-08:00 401 301 60 120 115 115 72 266 648 802

08:00-09:00 432 324 112 224 143 143 112 414 799 1105

09:00-10:00 512 384 128 256 190 190 138 511 968 1341

10:00-11 :00 592 444 126 252 156 156 176 651 1050 1503

11:00-12 :00 487 365 90 180 135 135 132 488 844 1169

12:00-13:00 342 257 87 174 128 128 123 455 680 1014

13:00-14:00 311 233 82 164 123 123 114 422 630 942

14:00-15:00 345 259 104 208 118 118 105 389 672 973

15:00-16:00 312 234 118 236 132 132 113 418 675 1020

16:00-17:00 343 257 124 248 165 165 126 466 758 1136

17:00-18:00 367 275 109 218 162 162 132 488 770 1144

18:00-19:00 324 243 116 232 172 172 145 537 757 1184

19:00-20:00 456 342 120 240 145 145 122 451 843 1178

20:00-21:00 227 170 71 142 108 108 102 377 508 798

21:00-22:00 138 98 62 104 76 76 104 385 380 663

22:00-23:00 112 84 43 86 56 56 110 407 321 633

23:00-24:00 87 65 34 68 104 104 99 366 324 604

24:00-01:00 65 49 26 52 45 45 89 329 225 475

01:00-02:00 45 34 18 36 38 38 75 278 176 385

02:00-03:00 54 41 12 24 32 32 65 241 163 337

03:00-04:00 65 49 28 56 24 24 54 200 171 329

04:00-05:00 78 59 32 64 36 36 67 248 213 406

05:00-06:00 124 93 35 70 48 48 96 355 303 566

4 lane (Two Way) undivided as per IRC : 106 -1990 3000

Note: The movement of vehicles for transportation of coal from mines to SCCL STPP will be 24 hrs.

The Highest peak is observed between 10 to 11am hours that is 1503 PCU’s




3.2 Logistics of Multi Axle Vehicles (MAV) movement for Coal Transportation

1. The transportation of coal from mines to SCCL STPP for 2x600 MW will be around 15500

tonnes /day (4.784 MTPA)

2 The vehicles proposed to be deployed for transportation of coal will be not less than 22

tonnes carrying capacity.

3 The total number of trips made by trucks for movement of coal daily will be 705 trucks.

4 Considering 24 hours duration of truck movement carrying coal, number of trucks movement

will be around 705/24=30 trucks/hour or 111 PCU‟s/hr. (Considering 3.7 PCU for each MAV

as per IRC : 106 - 1990).

5 111 PCU‟s/hr are added to obtain critical impact which takes place during the 24 hours.

6 The addition of 111 PCU‟s/hr are added to worst or peak observed during 24 hours at

location-1 & 2 on NH 16.

3.3 Traffic Impact Assessment on NH 16 due to Transportation of coal from SCCL mines to

SCCL STPP.

Considering addition of vehicles/PCUs due to transportation of coal from mines to SCCL STPP on

NH 16 during peak period (24 hours) level of service calculated and given in Table 3.3.1. Due to

addition of vehicles/PCUs for transporting coal from mines to SCCL STPP there will be no significant

change in Level of Service (LOS), hence the impact will be negligible.

Table 3.3.1 Existing and changed Level of Service on NH 16

Location

Existing Projected / Changed

No of PCU’s V/C LOS PCU’s

added Total PCU’s V/C LOS

On NH 16 at

Plant Main Gate

605

(Peak: 9 to 10 am) 0.20 A 111 605+111=716 0.23 B

On NH 16 at

SRP OC Junction

1503

(Peak: 10 to11 am) 0.50 C 111 1503+111=1614 0.53 C

V/C LOS Performance Remarks

0.0 – 0.2 A Excellent

V= Volume in PCU’s/hr

C= Capacity in PCU’s/hr

LOS= Level of Service

0.2 – 0.4 B Very Good

0.4 – 0.6 C Good

0.6 – 0.8 D Fair/Average

0.8 – 1.0 E Poor

1.0 & above F Very Poor




The project traffic projections for next 5 years considering the growth rate of 7.5 % as per IRC: 37-

2001 and given in Table 3.3.2, and change in LOS after 5 years is given in Table 3.3.3. After

projection for 5 years it is observed that there is no change in LOS at both locations.

Table 3.3.2 Projected traffic calculated based on growth rate for next 5 years (i.e. up to 2020)

Road 2Wheeler 3Wheeler LCV HCV Total

Location 1 199 174 143 89 605

Location 2 444 252 156 651 1503

Growth @ 7.5%

Location 1 286 250 205 128 869

Location 2 637 362 224 935 2158

Note: Considering the neighboring development if any along with traffic growth potential based on the socio

economic growth. IRC: 37-2001 recommended an average annual growth rate of 7.5% may be

adopted in absence of adequate data is not available.

Table 3.3.3 Change in LOS after 5 years

Location Existing Projected / Changed

No of PCU’s V/C LOS PCU’s added Total PCU’s V/C LOS

Location 1 869 0.28 B 111 869+111=980 0.32 B

Location 2 2158 0.71 D 111 2158+111=2269 0.75 D

Note:

At Location 1 V/C changes from 0.28 to 0.32, there is no change in LOS

At Location 2 V/C changes from 0.71 to 0.75, there is no change in LOS.

Road transportation is a temporary option, till rail network is commissioned (work already started).

3.4 Emission Sources and Strengths

The emissions are estimated using the AERMOD model version: 7.0.3. As per the New National

Ambient Air Quality standards notified vide GSR 826 (E), dated 16th November 2009.

3.4.1 Transportation of Coal

When a vehicle travels an unpaved road, the force of the wheels on the road surfaces causes

pulverization of the surface material, particles are lifted and dropped from the rolling wheels and the

road surface is exposed to strong air currents in turbulent shear, with turbulent wake behind the vehicle

continue to act on the road surface after the vehicle has passed. Various types of road surfaces and

vehicle characteristics are likely to have an impact on the particulate emission from unpaved roads. The

particulate emission is mainly depending on the weight of the vehicle and silt content on the road

surface.




Total coal requirement : 15500 TPD

Carrying capacity of truck used for Coal : Not less than 22 T

Transport Time : 24 hrs

No. of trips to be made to achieve 15500 T/day : 704 Trips/day

No. of trucks require to transport required coal in 24 hrs : 704/24 = 30 trucks/day

Type of source : Line (Road)

Truck Speed : 40 KMPH

Distance travelled per trip : 20 Km (approximately)

Total travelling distance of all Trucks : 20(Load)+ 20(Empty) Km

As per ARAI - Emission Factor (BS-II norms), g/Km

S.No Type of Vehicle No.of Vehicles/hour PM CO HC’s NOx

1 Heavy Vehicles (Trucks) 30 0.3 3.92 0.16 6.50

Input values in Modeling (g/s) 0.1 1.3 0.05 2.2

ARAI - Automotive Research Association of India Note: Vehicle Velocity considered 40 km/hr

3.4.2 Impact on Air Quality

The impact on air quality is assessed based on traffic from the proposed coal transportation.

Particulate Matter (PM), Carbon Monoxide (CO), Hydro Carbons (HC’s), & Oxides of Nitrogen

(NOx) are the important pollutants emitting from the traffic and transport.

3.5 Simulation Model for Prediction – (AERMOD)

Line source Modeling is done using existing traffic volume. The predicted ground level concentration

of the proposed coal transportation by road will indicate the impact in the surrounding environment

modeling area with the help of AERMOD ver 7.0.3 software.

AERMOD model version: 7.0.3 which is a steady-state dispersion model designed for short-range (up

to 50 kilometers) dispersion of air pollutant emissions from different sources. It is used to predict the

ground level concentrations (GLCs) of PM, CO, HC & NOx due to the proposed project. The GLCs

were predicted on 24 hourly average basis and the line source concentrations are shown in the form of

isopleths.

Input Values in modeling (g/s) calculated from below formula.

Total Emissions = Emission factor X No.of Vehicles X Velocity

PM: Total emissions=0.3 X 30 X 40=360/3600=0.1

CO: Total emissions=3.92 X 30 X 40=360/3600=1.3

HC’s: Total emissions=0.16 X 30 X 40=360/3600=0.05

NOx: Total emissions=6.50 X 30 X 40=360/3600=2.2




The air pollution in the project study area arises mainly from the vehicles used for transportation of

men, materials and coal. The main air pollutants like PM, CO, HC and NOx will be released from the

transportation operations. The sources generating these pollutants are mainly vehicular movements

within the study area. The line source emission rate for the proposed main area is derived from the

following equation:

Total Emissions = Emission Factor X No. of Vehicles X Velocity

In order to estimate the Ground Level Concentrations due to the emission from the traffic, EPA

approved AERMOD Air Dispersion Model has been used. AERMOD Air Dispersion Model provides

option to model emissions from a wide range of sources that are present at a typical line source. The

basis of the model is the road line steady state Gaussian Plume Equation.

AERMOD model with the following options has been used to predict the Ground Level

Concentrations (GLCs) due to the proposed project emissions.

3.5.1 Line Source Details

Through Line source modeling the Ground Level Concentrations (GLCs) due to fugitive emissions

emitted from the movement of vehicles will be predicted.

3.5.2 Model input Data

The inputs used to run the model are vehicle details, emission details, and a twenty-four hour mean

meteorological data. The 24 hours mean meteorological data and line source emission details are

shown in the below Table 3.5.2.1 and 3.5.2.2.

The contribution of GLCs due to movement of the vehicles into existing baseline values in this stretch

of NH 16 are given in Table 3.5.2.3. The isopleths of the same are given in Figure 3.5.2.1 to 3.5.2.4.

The contribution of predicting GLC‟s from the movement of vehicles on NH 16 are given in Table

3.5.2.4.




Table 3.5.2.1 24Hours Mean Meteorological data

Hour Avg. Wind speed (m/s) Wind Direction Relative Humidity (%) Temperature (0C) Stability Class

1 1.02 270 87 28 6

2 1.34 270 88 27 6

3 0.98 270 87 27 6

4 1.02 270 89 26 6

5 1.12 270 91 24 6

6 0.87 270 92 22 6

7 1.04 290 85 24 5

8 1.21 290 82 27 4

9 1.76 270 76 29 4

10 1.25 290 67 32 3

11 1.76 270 56 34 2

12 1.34 315 42 36 1

13 1.35 315 32 37 1

14 1.32 270 28 38 1

15 1.12 270 31 37 2

16 0.87 270 36 36 3

17 1.67 60 47 35 4

18 1.43 290 58 33 5

19 1.03 315 68 32 6

20 1.43 45 77 31 6

21 1.12 45 79 30 6

22 1.23 270 84 29 6

23 1.43 45 85 28 6

24 1.54 60 88 28 6

Table 3.5.2.2

AAQ monitoring Baseline values around the NH 16

Location PM (μg/m

3) CO (μg/m

3) HC (μg/m

3) NOx (μg/m

3)

Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max

Near Plant Main Gate 42.4 50.9 362 398 316 364 20.5 24.3

SRP OC colony 41.6 48.1 312 357 243 287 16.4 20.1

Srirampur Bus Stop 46.7 54.5 454 643 354 395 18.6 21.6

Jaipur 44.2 51.6 412 454 322 376 18.6 22.4




Table 3.5.2.3

Details of Trucks/hr movement

On NH-16 at Plant Main Gate

S.No Type of Vehicle No.of Vehicles/hour

ARAI - Emission Factor (BS-II norms), g/Km

PM CO HC’s NOx

1 Heavy Vehicles (Trucks) 30 0.3 3.92 0.16 6.50

Input values in Modeling (g/s) 0.1 1.3 0.05 2.2

ARAI - Automotive Research Association of India Note: Vehicle Velocity considered 40 km/hr

Table 3.5.2.4

The contribution of predicting GLCs from the movement of vehicles on NH-16

The GLC of Post Project Scenario

Particulars PM (μg/m3) CO (μg/m

3) HC’s (μg/m

3) NOx (μg/m

3)

Baseline Scenario (Max) 54.5 643 395 21.6

Predicted GLC (Max) 0.7 12.7 0.3 13.5

Overall Scenario (Baseline + Predicted) 55.2 655.7 395.3 35.1

Distance (m) from the Road towards „East‟ 40

NAAQ Standards (2009) 100 2000 - 80




Figure 3.5.2.1 Predicted 24-Hourly Average GLCs of PM (µg/m3)

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Figure 3.5.2.2 Predicted 24-Hourly Average GLCs of CO (µg/m3)

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Figure 3.5.2.3 Predicted 24-Hourly Average GLCs of HC’s (µg/m3)

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Figure 3.5.2.4 Predicted 24-Hourly Average GLCs of NOx (µg/m3)

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1. The addition of 30 trucks per hour (111 PCU‟s) carrying coal to the existing traffic will not

have much change in the traffic scenario.

2. The V/C ratio during peak period changes from 0.28 to 0.32 at location 1 whereas at location 2

the V/C ratio changes from 0.71 to 0.75, but at both places the Level of Service will be same.

3. Vehicles carrying coal well covered with tarpaulin to prevent any spillage.

4. Vehicles hired to carry coal will be meeting all air pollution control norms and at regular

interval checks for the implementation of pollution under control (PUC) certificate.

4.1 Traffic Management Measures

1. To ensure safety within the mining area, the speed of the vehicles will be restricted to 10 kmph.

2. While loading the coal and unloading there dust generation takes place, this will be controlled

by water sprinkling.

4. It is desirable to have the asphalted pavement or preferably CC pavement, otherwise surface of

the pavement must be watered.

5. Same requirements must be made in the power plant also.

6. Adequate turning radius for the loaded vehicles to turn safely must be ensured (1.5 of times the

maximum length of the vehicle).

7. Adequate street lighting will be provided as the trucks will be moving during night time also.

8. To establish smooth entry & exit of vehicles, bell mouth shaped geometry is to provide at the

gates. This ensures smooth transition for merging of vehicles.

9. Proper and adequate signboard stating “No Parking” in front of the project to prohibit parking.

10. All gates are manned with efficient security who can guide the entry and exit of vehicles.

11. All precautionary measures are ensured for the safety of construction laborers while working at

the site.

12. Adequate sign & guide posts for traffic as per IRC (Indian Road Congress) or ITE (Institute of

Transportation Engineers USA) to be installed.

13. Road marking, STOP lines, parking lanes, slot numbers etc., must be clearly painted so as to

guide the drivers.

4.0 Precautions for Vehicles Carrying Material to Power Plant along Highway (NH 16)

3. Over taking prohibited sign boards must be installed for both incoming and outgoing to NH 16.

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4.2 Fugitive Emission Management

The following measures are being envisaged for controlling the fugitive dust emission.

Jet pulse bag filters at all dry material conveying and transfer points;

Dust suppression system by water sprinkler at dump hopper of coal;

Regular dust suppression with water sprinkler near the unloading point.

Area between various sections and truck parking areas shall be made of concrete/bitumen/brick

work;

Plant roads & approach roads shall be made of bitumen/concrete;

Open areas within the plant premises and along with boundaries of the plant premises shall be

covered under greenbelt/plantation.

The coal carrying trucks shall be fully covered using tarpaulins during transportation to /from

the plant site by road.

5.0 Conclusion

It may be observed that the movement of coal by trucks will not impact the traffic movement on the

highway significantly. The coal carrying trucks will be covered with tarpaulin to minimize the

fugitive dust emission. Once the railway siding and the railway line is ready then the movement of

coal by road will be stopped. SCCL will implement necessary dust suppression system near the

railway siding and in the power plant. Thus SCCL requests the Ministry to permit movement of coal

by road till completion of railway siding and railway line to the power plant.

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Annexure – 1

Railway Transport Clearance Letter

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