Circular regarding validity of environmental clearance for mining projects (dated – 04.05.2022) – Kerala PCB.
View PdfCircular regarding validity of environmental clearance for mining projects (dated – 04.05.2022) – Kerala PCB.
- While processing consent renewal applications pertaining to granite quarries, the applicant may be directed to produce letter from the Mining & Geology Department stating the life of the mine as per the approved mine plan. This may be counterchecked with the mine life mentioned in the EC. Thereafter, the EC validity may be taken equal to that of the life of the mine as stated by the Geologist or thirty years, whichever is earlier.
- In case, the life of mine is more than 30 years, the notification under reference cited, permits extension for another twenty years beyond 30 years or for the life of mine whichever is earlier, and this extension is granted in instalments as per the recommendations of the Expert Appraisal Committee every 5 years.
- Based on the above, consent to operate may be renewed, as usual, for a period of five years or up to the validity of the EC in case the validity of EC is less than 5 years. All other criteria for processing of consent renewal applications for quarries remain unchanged. Consent renewal applications shall be processed accordingly, refer attachment for further details.
