RS03. The Contractor will not use borrow pits located within 2km of protected areas. New Quarry Sites Any new quarries must obtain the required permits prior to commencement of works at these sites, this will include approval from PONRE and the Engineer. Quarry will Not be located within 500 meters of any urban area, sensitive receptor or within 2 kilometers of a protected area. Contractor to select quarry sites and apply for approval from PONRE and any other regulatory agencies as necessary. Engineer to review quarry locations, licenses and approvals from PONRES. N/A N/A Existing Borrow Pits For all existing borrow pits/quarries proposed for use by Contractor, a due diligence review, including a review of borrow pits/quarry locations, licenses and approvals from PONRES and other regulatory agencies will be carried out by the Engineer during project implementation (pre-construction phase) to determine their suitability and to ensure that the borrow pits/quarries are not within 2 kms from protected areas; and not within 500 meter from sensitive receptor. For all existing borrow pits/quarries, the Engineer will consult with PONRES to confirm the exact distance from protected areas and to ensure the borrow pits are not located within 2 Engineer to undertake due diligence review. Results of the due diligence review will be presented to PMU and Contractor clearly stating the reasons for any rejection of the site. N/A N/A
Preparation of a construction camp management plan to manage liquid wastes. Engineer to review and approve Plans. PCR Chance Finds The Contractor will prepare a chance find procedure in line with the requirements of the GOL and Appendix B of the ESIA. Contractor to prepare Plans Engineer to review and approve Plans. N/A N/A ESMP Preparation of SSESMPs Prepare SSESMPs including alignment sheets. Contractor to prepare SSESMPs including alignment sheets. Engineer to review and approve SSEMPs N/A N/A Incorporation of Items into Bid Documents A specific environmental and social section will be included within the main Bid Documents indicating that the Contractor will be responsible for conforming with the requirements of the ESMP. DOR to ensure ESMP is included within Bid Documents. N/A N/A Environmental and Social Management Plan - Construction Phase
Subject Potential Impact / Issue Mitigation Measure Responsibilities Monitoring Monitoring Responsibility & Schedule Air Quality Open burning of waste materials No burning of debris or other materials will occur on the at any camp or construction site without permission of the Engineer. Contractor to implement mitigation. Engineers NES Daily site inspections, throughout construction period. Fuel Emissions No furnaces, boilers or other similar plant or equipment using any fuel that may produce air pollutants will be installed without prior written consent of the Engineer. Contractor to implement mitigation. Engineer to routinely monitor Contractors activities. Engineers NES Daily site inspections, throughout construction period. Rock-crushing plant Rock crushing plant equipment will be fitted with water sprinklers that will run continuously while the plant is operational. Contractor to implement mitigation. Engineer to routinely monitor Contractors activities. Engineers NES Daily site inspections, throughout construction period. Exhaust emissions from the operation of construction machinery No furnaces, boilers or other similar plant or equipment using any fuel that may produce air pollutants will be installed without prior written consent of the Engineer. Construction equipment will be maintained to a good standard and fitted with pollution control devices regularly monitored by the Contractor and Engineer. Contractor to implement mitigation. Engineer to routinely monitor Contractors activities. Engineers NES Daily site inspections, throughout construction period.
remain free of waste and debris. Ground and surface water pollution. Implementation of the specific mitigation measures outlined under Construction Camps, below. Provide portable toilet facilities for workers at road work sites. Contractor to implement mitigation. Engineers NES Daily site inspections, throughout construction period. Water Supply Only legally permitted water resources are used for technical water supply. Contractor to implement mitigation. Engineers NES Weekly inspections, throughout construction period. Use of Local Labour The Contractor will employ local labor to benefit local communities and to promote the overall acceptance of the project. A budget will be made available to pay for training of locals. Contractor to ensure local labor employment rates are maintained. Engineer to routinely monitor contracts to ensure levels are maintained. Monthly. Migrant workers The Contractor will be obliged to keep a record of all workers staying overnight in a village, including within construction camps in that village, this information will be relayed to village authorities on a weekly basis. The Contractor will be responsible for the behavior of all his staff. Contractor Engineers NES Monthly review of records. Waste and Spoil Recycling and re-use Where possible, surplus materials will be reused or recycled. Contractor to implement mitigation. Engineers NES Monthly review of waste manifests to determine if
The Contractor will ensure that all vehicles are properly cleaned (bodies and tires are free of sand and mud) prior to leaving the site areas. Maintenance of vehicles will only occur in a covered vehicle maintenance yard with spill containment measures, e.g. bunding or drainage fitted with interceptor tanks. The Contractor will provide necessary cleaning facilities on site and ensure that no water or debris from such cleaning operations is deposited off-site. Water Supply Ensure that potable water for construction camps and workers meets the necessary water quality standards. If groundwater is to be used for drinking it will be tested before being used to ensure that the water quality meets the Lao PDR drinking water standards specified in Section 2 of the ESIA. Contractor to implement mitigation. Contractor to water testing company and provide results to the Engineer Engineers NES Daily site inspections, throughout construction period. Monthly review of water tests, if required. Asphalt Plants Pollution and Emissions from Asphalt Plant Emissions & Noise: Asphalt plants will be located downwind of urban areas and not within 500m of any sensitive receptor. Contractor to implement mitigation. Engineers NES Daily site inspections, throughout construction period. Monthly review of hazardous waste log.
Wastewater stored in the recycling tank needs to be reused at the earliest possible opportunity. Health and Safety HIV / AIDS Subcontract with a Service Provider to provide an HIV Awareness Program to the Contractor’s Personnel and the Local Community. Repeat the HIV Awareness Program at intervals not exceeding four months Contractor to implement mitigation. Service Provider to implement training. Engineer to review program. Engineers NES Annual review of awareness program activities. Worker Health & safety Develop a Safety Training Program including training to recognize and respond to workplace chemical hazards. Safety Meetings conducted on a monthly basis. Regularly inspect, test and maintain all safety equipment. Equipment, which is damaged, dirty, incorrectly positioned or not in working order, will be repaired or replaced immediately. All construction plant and equipment used on or around the Site will be fitted with appropriate safety devices. A fully equipped first aid base will be provided. Contractor to implement mitigation. Engineer to review and approve training program. Engineers NES Daily site inspections, throughout construction period. Periodic attendance of training sessions to determine quality and numbers in attendance.
Electrical Systems and water pipes During construction all power lines (transmission and distribution) and water pipes in the Project Corridor will be kept operational, this will include temporary transmission lines while existing poles and lines are moved. If any temporary disruption to water or power supplies caused by construction activities is absolutely necessary the Contractor must warn the affected population, and receive approval from the Engineer for the disruption at least 24 hours in advance and no disruption will last longer than 4 hours. Contractor to implement mitigation. Engineers NES Daily site inspections throughout construction period. Physical and Cultural Resources Impacts to Historical and archeological areas In the event of any chance finds during the construction works procedures will apply that are governed by GoL legislation and guidelines and as outlined in the Contractors Chance Find Procedure. Contractor to implement mitigation. Engineers NES Daily site inspections throughout construction period. Religious Holidays During religious holidays the Contractor will not work within 250 meters of any temple. No work shall be undertaken during the 7 day Hmong New Year period at Lak 52. Contractor to implement mitigation. Engineers NES Daily site inspections throughout construction period. Environmental and Social Management Plan - Operational Phase