Activity Potential Impacts Mitigation Responsibility Selection of location Removal of trees Compensate by planting 2 saplings for each tree felled at designated locations or within the RoW / land acquired for the project DABS Removal of habitat of important fauna Avoid such a location encountered. DABS team Remove the fauna to another appropriate location, if rare or endangered species (as per Red Data Book of IUCN) is encountered. DABS, Contractor, As far as possible, do not improve access to forested areas. Use existing tracks rather than build new roads. Clearance (min. 6m -12m) from ground not maintained Avoid such locations DABS team Raise the height of facility by erecting concrete base DABS tea,, Contractor Conduct Information Campaign cautioning people against danger of electrocution DABS Construction of Foundation and Superstructure Timing of Construction Avoid construction inside fields during the cropping season DABS, Contractor Disturbance to transportation of construction material to site Avoid densely populated areas, rush hours and night DABS, Contractor Dust generation Provide temporary barricading if the location is close to homes or some sensitive receptors Contractor Provide water spraying facilities, if necessary, to limit emissions Contractor Noise generation Provide workers with ear plugs/muffs Contractor Restrict working hours – especially close to sensitive areas like residential neighborhoods, school campuses and mosques DABS, Contractor Damage to chance found archaeological properties Inform the Archaeological Department. Stop work on the site until advice / instruction / assistance for further action is provided by Officials of the Archaeological Department DABS, Contractor Pollution of water bodies As far as possible, construction close to waterbodies should be carried out in dry season DABS, Contractor If construction is being carried out close to a waterbody, provide a cut-off ditch on site perimeter to prevent contamination of water by direct entry of run-off. Contractor Cover construction material like cement, metal, oil, etc. stored on-site Contractor
Provide temporary sedimentation trap at the outfall of the ditch, if erosion is likely. Contractor Safety of Workers Provision of ear-plugs, goggles and personal protective equipment Contractor Limiting construction hours Timing construction to avoid heavy traffic Erosion on slopes Provide retaining walls DABS / Designer, Contractor Provide bioengineering measures DABS / Designer, Contractor Damage to existing flora As far as possible, instead of cutting the trees at the base, try to trim the hindering branches Contractor Handling and Disposal of Waste Biphenyls from existing transformers As potential carcinogens, PCBs constitute a special health hazard for all handlers Provide PPE including gloves to persons handling transformers Contractor Prevent release of PCBs on to the ground, or into water by providing drip trays wherever transformers are being repaired. Contractor Prepare Spill Containment and Management Plan and identify locations for disposal of this hazardous material. DABS / Designer, Contractor Prepare and rehearse emergency procedures in case of an accidental release Contractor Disposal of waste material after construction Contamination of nearby lands, groundwater or nuisance Identify suitable locations for the disposal of waste material, including excavated soil, from the construction site DABS, Contractor Installation and charging of cables and wires Damage to vegetation / Crops Avoid cropping seasons and flowering seasons DABS Maintenance and Repairs Disturbance to nearby residents Schedule the maintenance and repairs to avoid odd hours like night, rush hours, prayer times DABS Disturbance to crops and vegetation Schedule regular maintenance activities to avoid pre-harvest / flowering seasons DABS Where unavoidable, use equipment and techniques which minimize the foot-print (land requirement) DABS Construction of Electric Sub-stations
Activity Potential Impacts Mitigation Responsibility Selection of location Removal of trees Compensate by planting 2 saplings for each tree felled at designated locations or within the RoW / land acquired for the project DABS Contractor Removal of habitat of important fauna Avoid such a location encountered. DABS / Designer Remove the fauna to another appropriate location, if rare or endangered species (as per Red Data Book of IUCN) is encountered. DABS, Contractor, Construction of Sub-station and Residential Colony for staff Timing of Construction Avoid construction inside fields during the cropping season DABS, Contractor Disturbance to transportation of construction material to site Avoid densely populated areas, fields in which crops are going as well as rush hours and night DABS, Contractor Pollution from the Contractor’s camp site Locate Labor and equipment camp at least 500m from current permanent habitations Contractor Provide adequate hygiene and sanitation facilities for the labor Contractor Provide pollution control devices on plants and equipment used for construction Contractor Dust generation Provide temporary barricading if the location is close to homes or some sensitive receptors Contractor Provide water spraying facilities, if necessary, to limit emissions Contractor Noise generation Provide workers with ear plugs/muffs Contractor Restrict working hours – especially close to sensitive areas like residential neighborhoods, school campuses and mosques DABS, Contractor Damage to chance found archaeological properties Inform the Archaeological Department. Stop work on the site until advice / instruction / assistance for further action is provided by Officials of the Archaeological Department DABS, Contractor Pollution of water bodies As far as possible, construction close to waterbodies should be carried out in dry season DABS, Contractor If construction is being carried out close to a waterbody, provide a cut-off ditch or oil and grease trap on site perimeter to prevent contamination of water by direct entry of run-off. Contractor