CPCB report on distance criteria for stone quarrying, …

The National Green Tribunal in OA No. 304/2019, in order dated February 28, 2020 noted that "a report has been filed by the Kerala State PCB on 17.12.2019 reitreating the distance criteria of 50 mtrs, and mentioning that no study is available with the CPCB", and the NGT expressed that "we are of the view, as earlier observed that the distance ...

Distance Limit For Quarries : Supreme Court Ask Parties …

The Supreme Court on Monday granted liberty to parties to approach the National Green Tribunal to raise objections against the NGT directions setting the minimum distance limit for quarries in ...

Govt. says 'no' to NGT panel's recommendation to increase safety …

The government has rejected the recommendation by an expert committee appointed by the Principal Bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) to fix a safety distance of 150 m between stone quarries ...

Kerala HC stays NGT order stipulating minimum distance …

KOCHI: The Kerala High Court on Wednesday stayed an order of the National Green Tribunal ( NGT ), which stipulated that quarries in the state must be at …

CSIR-NEERI has not prescribed any distance criteria between …

Appearing before Acting Chief Justice T. Raja and Justice D. Bharatha Chakravarthy, the A-G said, CSIR-NEERI had prescribed a safety distance of 500 metres only between the stone crushing units ...

Quarry Operations and Property Values: Revisiting …

opened, the Hite Report finds a positive relationship between home prices and distance from the quarry. Based on that evidence, the Hite Report concludes that quarries reduce home values. Yet, the Hite Report's methods and data do not support a causal interpretation. As economic development marches on, new quarries will be required to …

Avoiding Damage to Residences from Blasting Vibrations

A scaled distance, which is defined as distance from the blast to the point in question in feet divided by the square root of the maximum charge per delay in pounds, can be used as a guide for determining the amourt of explosives allowable per delay. A scaled distance of 50 ft/ 1b1/2 is offered as a safe limit if no seismic instrwnentation is

Kerala: HC stays NGT order that states 200 mtrs …

Kochi: The High Court on Wedesday put a stay on an order from the National Green Tribunal (NGT) which said that the distance between the quarries and residential areas must be 200 metres. …

NGT earmarks 200 metre as minimum distance between …

The order was passed after taking note of the report filed by the Central Pollution Control Board which also said that the regulations for danger zone (500 m) prescribed by Directorate General of Mines Safety also have to be complied compulsorily and necessary measures should be taken to minimise the impact on environment. …

Locational Effect of Quarry Sites on Residents' Satisfaction …

With samples from Akure, the study examined the variation of the satisfaction of the people living around quarry site with distance away from the location of the site. 180 questionnaires were ...

Mine vs. Quarry

Attribute Mine Quarry; Definition: Underground excavation for extracting minerals or ores: Surface excavation for extracting stone or other materials

Blasting vibration limits for quarries and civil …

Figure 5 shows these limits of 50mm/s at a frequency of 4Hz and above for industrial buildings and between 15mm/s at 4Hz to 20mm/s at 15Hz increasing to 50mm/s at 40Hz and above for residential or …

Operational safety for mining and quarrying

GooD PrACTICe GUIDeLINeS // HEALTH AND SAFETY AT OPENCAST MINES, ALLUIAL MINES AND QUARRIES 72 The use of explosives to break rock at a mine or quarry is a hazardous process. The blasting procedure must be managed to protect workers and the general public from the adverse consequences of a blast. This section describes:

ANN and MLR-based estimation of allowed blast-induced

In present paper, we consider the impact of blast-induced vibrations on constructions by analyzing the blasting results at limestone quarry Hardovac near Doboj (Bosnia & Herzegovina) recorded in period 2012–2015. Analysis is conducted using the multiple linear regression (MLR) and artificial neural networks (ANN) for establishing the …

Blasting Quarries & Adequate Setbacks

from the quarry boundary proved inadequate, putting neighbouring residents and property at considerable risk. Blasting at the quarry in September 2005 propelled flyrock debris into a nearby residential neighbourhood causing damage to residences, driveways and wells. "One neighbor, Mr. Battison, described flyrock that

Locational Effect of Quarry Sites on Residents' …

of the quarry sites on residential neighborhood stems from ... safety and environment. Therefore, there is a need to review ... The Relationship Between Distance from Quarry Site and Satisfaction with

Quarry excavation design and safe working practices

The Quarries Regulations 1999 (QR) require quarry tips and excavations to be designed, constructed, operated and maintained so that they are safe and that instability or movement likely to give rise to a risk to the health and safety of any person (whether working in the quarry or not) is avoided (QR reg 30),.

Quarries Regulations and Guidance

The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 2005 and a number of Regulations made under this Act apply to quarries as well. The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Quarries) Regulations, 2008 are specific to quarry operations and require the management and control of operations at the quarry including management of the extraction faces ...

Electrical Safety Standards for LV/MV/HV (Part-1)

Min. Safety Distance from Electrical Apparatuses; ... What will be the permissible distance between high voltage tower and stone quarry and crushing unit please also suggest the related laws and …

New Natural Gas Pipelines and Proximity to Homes

The answer to the first question is straightforward: There is no limitation on how close gas pipelines can be built to homes. The federal regulations say nothing about any …

Blasting efficiency in granite aggregate quarry based on …

conflict of interests between the quarry operators and the regulatory agencies. ... centred on optimal fragmentation and safety. In designing a blast, the blast geometry, explosive properties, geological ... residential or structural distance. Alcudia et al. [37] posited that the geological factors, the nature of the seismic source, and the ...

(PDF) Effects of Quarry Blasting Towards the Residential …

It is concluded that blast geometry (such as burden and spacing), total weight of explosive, close distance between the quarry and the residential area, and geological conditions were considered ...

CPCB report on distance criteria for stone quarrying, …

The CPCB has recommended a minimum distance of 100 meters, when blasting was not involved from residential, public buildings, inhabited sites, protected …

The Pros and Cons of Living Near a Quarry | Gold Palm Realty

The Pros and Cons of Living Near a Quarry. Living near a quarry comes with its own set of advantages and disadvantages. In this article, we will explore the various aspects of living near a quarry, including what exactly a quarry is, how it operates, and the economic benefits it can bring.

Safe distance for homes from high tension electrical lines

What is the safe distance for homes from high tension electrical lines? Here are the tolerance and safety values and clearance distances from high tension power cables. An ELF audit – the key to risk assessment of your premise. An ELF audit is the key to understand ELF values.

Lung Function and Respiratory Health of Populations Living …

The mean distance between the houses of the exposed group and the quarry sites was 247.2 m, with a range of 50–500 m. The residents in this group have lived in the area for 9.98 years on average, with a range of 3–33 years.

NGT earmarks 200 metre as minimum distance …

The National Green Tribunal Wednesday earmarked 200 metre as the minimum distance to be maintained between stone quarries and residential or public structures across the country.

Standard Rules for Setbacks in Nigeria for Structures

Technical Requirements for Setbacks for Residential Buildings: Standard – 6 m. Substandard – 9 m. Others – As specified by approved order for such scheme or area. ... The distance between the proposed building/extension and the side boundary of a lot to which it relates shall not be less than 0.8 m for lots with a frontage of 12 m or less ...

NGT earmarks 200 metre as minimum distance between …

The order was passed after taking note of the report filed by the Central Pollution Control Board which also said that the regulations for danger zone (500 m) …

Supreme Court order in quarry case brings cheer to greens

The Tribunal took into account reports from Pollution Control Boards in various States on the issue and found that most States maintained a distance of 200 to 300 metres between the quarries and ...

Mine vs. Quarry — What's the Difference?

Quarry workers also face safety risks like rockfalls and machinery accidents, but the open-air environment reduces some of the underground mining risks. Both types of extraction sites require specialized training for safety and efficiency, but miners often require more comprehensive education due to the complexity of their working environment.

Q-2, r. 7

Exceptions for noise: A new pit or quarry may nevertheless be established at a distance that is under the distances prescribed in sections 10 and 11 if the operator submits in support of his application an estimate of the maximum noise level that will be emitted into the environment by the operation of the new pit or quarry and if the noise ...

Where you can fly drones | UK Civil Aviation Authority

Keep at least 150m away from residential, recreational, commercial and industrial sites. 150m is the minimum distance. Be prepared to increase the distance if you need to do that to fly safely. Small drones and model aircraft below 250g. You can fly small drones and model aircraft that are lighter than 250g at residential, recreational ...

Is It OK To Live Near A Quarry? What You Need To Know

The air near a quarry is usually polluted; when inhaled, the pollutants affect the body's functionality. The government should set regulations to control the distance between a quarry and a settlement. This will limit individuals from establishing quarries near a residential settlement.