provisions are fully integrated into the project implementation,, including monitoring and reporting required by provisions and field monitoring are the main responsibilities of the PIO at the district level. Contractors rehabilitation works in accordance with environmental requirements specified in the bidding documents and in implementing the EMPs. The existing PMO has previous experience in dealing with safeguards issues as it has implemented ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP) Environmental Management Plan (EMP). Scope of EMP. The purpose of the EMP is to identify potential environmental impacts of the appropriate preventive actions and mitigation measures (including appropriate monitoring scheme) to adverse impacts on environment. Mitigation measures.presents a summary of the main potential impacts on the environment and on proposed mitigation measures. The plan identifies these measures according to the phase of project likely to occur: the rehabilitation phase, which covers the actual civil works financed by the project in immediate rehabilitation impacts and sediment/waste disposal impacts described in above; the operational phase, which covers the rest of the project after actual rehabilitation work has and longer-term impacts on water and soil quality, biodiversity and habitat, and public health. Most of stipulated measures are related to capacity building since most of the potential impacts mitigated by strengthening institutional and human capacities, by applying best practices in rehabilitation / 13: Mitigation plan - Project activities, potential impacts and proposed mitigation measures Issue Preventive Action/ Mitigation Measure Institutional Responsibility Comments farm irrigation Construction impacts Sediment management Construction waste Environmental covenants; Environmental Management Guidelines for Contractors; Appropriate disposal of the wastes PMO, PIO n/a n/a Contractors PMO, PIO site inspections to ensure canals Dumping of excavated sediments and other materials from irrigation and drainage canals Minimize damage to natural setting and vegetative cover and assure vegetation recovery. Proper disposal of waste materials Contractors Contractors Site canals water discharges, Surface and ground water pollution Air emissions of dust Wastewater, including those from aggregate processing and concrete batching, must not enter streams without settling ponds
Water pollution from drainage from saline soils Agrochemical contamination Surface soil loss, Salinization logging from poor drainage Water pollution Training in improved water and soil management practices Proper management and disposal of fuel/wastes Environmental studies, information dissemination, Information dissemination, small-scale investments MMWRM PMU Environmental Protection Committee site inspections Disturbance of aquatic ecosystems Soil erosion, runoff and sedimentation Training on soil conservation Water pollution from drainage from saline soils Agrochemical contamination Surface soil loss, Salinization Water logging from poor drainage Water pollution Disturbance of aquatic ecosystems Soil erosion, runoff and sedimentation Training in improved water and soil management practices Proper management and disposal of fuel/wastes Environmental studies, information dissemination, Information dissemination, small-scale investments Training on soil conservation MLRWR PMO Environmental Management Plan. A more detailed Environmental Management Plan during different phases is in tables 14-16 below. Table 14: EMP Pre-construction Phase Mitigation Potential Impact Mitigation Measure Responsibilities
emissions from the operation of construction machinery standard and fitted with pollution control devices. The equipment (including the pollution control devices) will be checked at regular intervals by the Engineer to ensure they are maintained in working and the checks will be recorded by the Contractor & Engineer as part of environmental monitoring. In addition, the Contractor will: Discourage idling of engines; Prohibit the use of equipment and machinery that causes excessive pollution (i.e. visible at project work sites; mitigation. Engineer to routinely monitor Contractors activities. Dust generated from haul roads, unpaved roads. The Contractor will ensure that the following dust suppression measures are instituted: All trucks used for transporting materials to and from the site will be equipped by tailboards and covered with canvas tarpaulins, or other acceptable type cover (which shall be properly secured) to prevent debris and/or materials from falling from or being blown off the vehicle(s); Hard surfaces will be required in areas with regular movements of vehicles; and Effective use of water sprays will be implemented. Contractor to implement mitigation Engineer to routinely monitor Contractors activities. Cut and Fill Requirement The Contractor will ensure that: Any locations identified by the Contractor where excess cut material will be produced (not anticipated by design) shall be reported to the Engineer and a suitable location identified by both parties and the DEP for the disposal of this inert waste. Temporary and permanent storage of materials should be confined to government owned land and in no circumstances should be dumped on agricultural or productive lands or to any watercourse including irrigation channels. In the of any spoil or debris from construction works being deposited in any of the afore mentioned areas or any silt washed down to any area, all such silt shall be immediately removed and the affected land and areas restored to their natural state by the Contractor to the satisfaction of the Engineer. Contractor to implement mitigation Engineer to routinely monitor Contractors activities. Approvals for waste disposal sites to be sought from the DEP by the Contractor.
and Dust Rehabilitation sites Visual inspections; Ecological Inspection Environmental enforcement and compliance reports; MoH data; Contractors records on implemented civil works. Once a and at the completion of works Determine fulfilment of environmental requirements during civil works in terms of prevention of air pollution; solid waste management and occupational hazards Covered by contractors PCU; CEP Operation salinity and health Rehabilitated on farm and drainage canals Soil sampling/ analysis Water gauge measurement Review of public health Reports Semi-annually Determine any improvements in soil quality Determine water levels Monitor public Health Covered by CEP; WRMD MOH CEP; WRMD MOH Table 19: Monitoring plan - for Flood Protection Projects Parameter Location Method/ Equipment Frequency Purpose Cost Covered by Responsibility I. Construction/Rehabilitation Sediments removal and depositing; Wastes disposal Rehabilitation sites Visual Site inspections Once a during implementation and upon completion Ensuring compliance PMO PMO PCU
and safety Rehabilitation sites Visual investigations; Ecological Inspection; Environmental enforcement and compliance reports; MoH data. Once a month during implementation and upon completion Determining quality for sediment management and ensuring safety PCU PCU CEP generation and management (m3); Noise; Dust Rehabilitation Visual inspections; Ecological Inspection; Environmental enforcement and compliance reports; MoH data; Contractors records on implemented civil works. Once a month and upon completion of works Determine fulfillment of environmental requirements during civil works in terms of prevention of air pollution; solid waste management and occupational hazards. Contractors PCU CEP II. Operation Groundwater levels Rehabilitated site Water gauge measurement Semi-annually Determine any improvements in soil quality Determine water levels CEP MLRWR MOH CEP MOH Monitoring responsibilities. The PMO/ PIO will conduct site inspections prior to, during and upon completion of rehabilitation activities to ensure full compliance with the contract conditions and the EMP. Final payment to the contractor will be contingent on the final inspection, with particular attention to the requirement to restore the site to its original condition upon completion of rehabilitation activities. The environmental monitoring of the rehabilitation sites will include regular observations of soil and water and vegetation within and around the rehabilitation sites; the involvement of the environmental inspectors in monitoring and evaluation will help in developing systematic environmental monitoring on rehabilitated sites. In addition, within the project areas the PMO will be responsible for the environmental and social monitoring activities identified above as part of the preventive actions and mitigation measures proposed to address potential adverse impacts. This monitoring will be incorporated into the overall project monitoring plan required by the ADB as part of project performance. Supervision. The PMO and PIO will be responsible for monitoring proper implementation of the various preventive actions and mitigation measures (e.g. rehabilitation of natural sites) required by the EMPs. This will entail periodical site visits to verify that the appropriate preventive
5. Air Quality Plan Once, forms part of SSEMP SSEMP Budget 0 6. Waste Management Plan Once, part of SSEMP SSEMP Budget 0 7. Worker Health and Safety Plan Once, forms part of SSEMP SSEMP Budget 0 8. Noise Monitoring Plan Once, forms part of SSEMP SSEMP Budget 0 9. Preparation of SSEMP Once for all subprojects 15,000 Detailed Design 10. Tree felling Throughout detailed design (planting approximately 10 000 trees) 3 Construction 15. Engineers National Environmental Specialist 10 Months 2000 per month 16. Engineers International Environmental Specialist 17. Safety Trainings Every month, by Contractors H&S Staff Included in Project Construction 18. Safety Equipment for Workers Once Included in Project Construction 0 19. First aid facilities Once Included in Project Construction costs 0 21. Waste disposal Throughout construction Included in Project Construction costs 0 22. Clean up of construction sites Once Included in Project Construction costs 0 23. Environmental Permits Once Included in Project Construction 0 24. Embankment vegetation Throughout construction Included in Project Construction costs 0 25. Spill kits At each hazardous liquid storage area (assume 10) Included in Project Construction costs 0 27. Temporary drainage / irrigations measures Throughout construction Included in SubProject Construction costs 0 29. Water spraying Daily During dry periods.
RAPID ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (REA) CHECKLIST Rapid Environmental Country/Project Title: Sector Division: Screening Questions^^^^^^^^^^l Yes No C. Project Siting Is the Project area adjacent to or within any of the following environmentally sensitive areas? X ■ Protected Area X ■ Wetland X ■ Mangrove X ■ Estuarine X ■ Buffer zone of protected area X ■ Special area for protecting biodiversity X D. Potential Environmental Impacts Will the Project cause... ■ loss of precious ecological values (e.g. result of encroachment into forests/swamplands or historical/cultural buildings/areas, disruption of hydrology of natural waterways, regional flooding, and drainage hazards)? X ■ conflicts in water supply rights and related social conflicts? X ■ impediments to movements of people and animals? X ■ potential ecological problems due to increased soil erosion and siltation, leading to decreased stream capacity? X ■ Insufficient drainage leading to salinity intrusion? X ■ over pumping of groundwater, leading to salinization and ground subsidence? X ■ impairment of downstream water quality and therefore, impairment of downstream beneficial uses of water? X Temporary, during construction ■ dislocation or involuntary resettlement of people? X
Tajikistan: RO 02 - TUSIYON, ROSHKALA: Irrigation Screening Questions^^^^^^^^^^l Yes No E. Project Siting Is the Project area adjacent to or within any of the following environmentally sensitive areas? X ■ Protected Area X ■ Wetland X ■ Mangrove X ■ Estuarine X ■ Buffer zone of protected area X ■ Special area for protecting biodiversity X F. Potential Environmental Impacts Will the Project cause... ■ loss of precious ecological values (e.g. result of encroachment into forests/swamplands or historical/cultural disruption of hydrology of natural waterways, regional flooding, and drainage hazards)? X ■ conflicts in water supply rights and related social conflicts? X ■ impediments to movements of people and animals? X ■ potential ecological problems due to increased soil erosion and siltation, leading to decreased stream capacity? X ■ Insufficient drainage leading to salinity intrusion? X ■ over pumping of groundwater, leading to salinization and ground subsidence? X ■ impairment of downstream water quality and therefore, impairment of downstream beneficial uses of water? X Temporary, during construction ■ dislocation or involuntary resettlement of people? X ■ disproportionate impacts on the poor, women and children, Indigenous Peoples or other vulnerable groups? X ■ potential social conflicts arising from land tenure and land use issues? X ■ soil erosion before compaction and lining of canals? X ■ from construction equipment? X Temporary, during construction due to equipment operation
Screening Questions^^^^^^^^^H Yes Remarks^^^^^^^^H ■ Special area for protecting biodiversity X B. Potential Environmental Impacts Will the Project cause... ■ impairment of historical/cultural areas; disfiguration of landscape or potential loss/damage to physical cultural resources? X ■ disturbance to precious ecology (e.g. sensitive or protected X ■ alteration of surface water hydrology of waterways resulting in increased sediment in streams affected by increased soil erosion at construction site? X ■ deterioration of surface water quality due to silt runoff and sanitary wastes from worker-based camps and chemicals used in construction? X Temporary, during construction ■ increased air pollution due to project construction and operation? X ■ noise and vibration due to project construction or operation? X Temporary, during construction ■ involuntary resettlement of people? (physical displacement and/or economic displacement) X ■ disproportionate impacts on the poor, women and children, Indigenous Peoples or other vulnerable groups? X ■ poor sanitation and solid waste disposal in construction camps and sites, and possible transmission of communicable diseases (such as STI's and HIV/AIDS) from workers to local populations? X ■ creation of temporary breeding habitats for diseases such as those transmitted by mosquitoes and rodents? X ■ social conflicts if workers from other regions or countries are hired? X ■ large population influx during project construction and operation that causes increased burden on social infrastructure and services (such as water supply and sanitation systems)? X ■ risks and vulnerabilities related to occupational health and safety due to physical, chemical, biological, and radiological hazards during project construction and operation? X ■ risks to community health and safety due to the transport, storage, and use and/or disposal of materials such as explosives, fuel and other chemicals during construction and operation? X Temporary, during construction ■ community safety risks due to both accidental and natural causes, especially where the structural elements or components of the project are accessible to members of the affected community or where their failure could result in injury to the community throughout project construction, operation and decommissioning? X ■ generation of solid waste and/or hazardous waste? X ■ use of chemicals? X