Table 7 Mitigation Plan Issue Mitigation measures Cost Institutional Responsibility Comments Install Operate Install Operate Phase Detailed design Decision for preparation of Environmental Impact Assessment Report or EIA Study Preparation of Notification for intention of project implementation and its submission to the competent authority – MOEPP. The existing underpasses for wildlife will remain. None new are planned with rehabilitation works. N.A. Engaged Consultant with PESR PESR/MOEPP MOEPP will make decision if EIA Study or Environmental Impact Assessment Report is required; PESR/Consultant will respect the decision. Detailed Design Soil, underground water pollution Possible design of oil traps N.A. N.A. Engaged Consultant Contractor/ PESR Costs will be defined based on the results of surveys of the condition and technical features of culverts, which will be conducted by designers Detailed Design/or Construction phase Air pollution, landscape disturbance etc. from borrow pits, waste disposal sites Ensuring that the materials are purchased from the sites which have all necessary licenses and permits borrow pits (near the road section – existing ones near v.Zavoj and v.Rechica), location of waste disposal sites (landfill Bukovo and landfill Alchevi Kosari) etc. so all N.A. N.A. Contractor/ PESR/Local Self Government During preparation of detailed design the consultants shall confirm the proposed locations for borrow pits, landfills, according to the geology, hydrology etc., costs will be included in overall costs for Detailed Design. In case the Contractor would suggest locations other than those identified by this EAMP, Contractor is obliged to obtain all relevant environmental and
negative impacts to be avoided or minimized concession permits issued by MoEPP and other relevant authorities prior to start of rehabilitation activities. Also, the EA/EMP should be amended for the environmental analyses of the newly proposed borrow areas. The contractor shall make all necessary arrangements for using the waste disposal sites identified as acceptable by the EA/EMP. Construction / rehabilitation Traffic safety Impairment of traffic during construction Endangering of traffic outside working placement of traffic signs The contractor will provide: information to the public about the scope and schedule of construction activities and expected disruptions and access restrictions measures to allow for permanent adequate traffic flow around construction areas; adequate signalization, traffic safety barriers and flag persons for traffic control; appropriate lighting and well design safety signs N.A. N.A. Contractor Contractor Traffic plans shall be approved by road police. Road police should also assist in law enforcement. Construction / rehabilitation General Work Safety According to the Macedonian legislation in the field of occupational, health and safety (Law on occupational, health and safety - Official Gazette of Republic of Macedonia“ no. 92/07, 136/11, 23/13, 25/13, Law for fire protection Official Gazette of Republic of Macedonia“ no 67/04, 81/07, Law on protection and rescue – Official Gazette of RM no. 36/04, 49/04, 86/08, 124/10)The 1 000 € N.A. Engaged Consultant for preparation of OHS Plan/ Contractor Contractor One of the requirements in the TOR for selection of Contractor could be implementation of OHSAS 18001 that will enable preparation of appropriate procedures in terms of accidents, fire and chemical spill, and preparation of emergency responses
permitted locations for waste disposal - the landfill Bukovo and the landfill Alchevi Kosari; Proper handling of lubricants, fuel; Ensure proper loading and storage of fuel, lubricants and fuel in accordance with adopted BREF Emission from storage (o7.2006) and maintenance of equipment. Construction / rehabilitation Waste generation (municipal waste from engaged employees, construction waste etc.) Implementation of key principles for sustainable waste management; Placement of appropriate containers for collection of municipal waste on location; Handling waste to legal/physical entities which have license for waste management issued by MOEPP (landfills Bukovo and Alchevi Kosari); Transportation of collected waste to the nearest landfills: Bukovo and Alchevi Kosari in coordination with local authorities for waste management. 600 € N.A. Contractor Contractor One of the requirements in the TOR for selection of Contractor should be preparation instructions/procedure for waste management. Operating costs in this phase cannot be precisely determined they depend of specified prices in the concluded Contracts with physical/legal entities that have license for such type of activities Construction / rehabilitation Noise and vibrations from construction activities The need, type and design of noise mitigation measures on the segment passing village Izbishte will be defined by the noise analysis to be implemented as part of the detailed design. General mitigation measures will be implemented: - Limit activities to daylight working hours; - Turning off the engines of vehicles and construction machinery when they are not in use; N.A. N.A. Contractor Contractor Control of technical features of the construction mechanization
(“Official Gazette of RM“ No.147/08). Location of construction camps should not be close to water courses. Contractor to establiseh procedure for collection of generated municipal waste and its adequate disposal, so contamination of soil, underground water from inadequate waste management to be avoided. Construction / rehabilitation Worker's safety and health Provide workers with safety instructions and appropriate personal protective gear such as protective clothing, safety helmets, gloves, goggles, ear protection, etc.; Preparation of Plan for occupational health and safety for temporary construction mobile sites according to Law on occupational health and safety (“Official Gazette of RM“ no. 92/2007, 136/11, 23/13, 25/13, 137/13) N.A. N.A. Contractor Contractor The Contractor should appoint an environment, health and safety manager in the Construction Supervision construction Team Personal Construction / rehabilitation Disruption of local population Preparation of Traffic Management Plan for regulation of traffic during activities 500 € N.A. Contractor PESR Operation/ Exploitation Increased volume and speed of traffic (Emissions of exhaust gases from vehicles, increased Installation of environmental protective measures: use of standardized fuel will reduce the emission of exhaust gases Contractor PESR /PE “Makedonija Pat” (for maintenance of roads) Costs in this phase cannot be estimated additional surveys has to be done and measurements for emitted noise etc. during the further operation of the road section. The costs shall be planned within the PESR annual Budgets (if required).
noise levels, water and soil quality (suspended solids, organic compounds, heavy metals, pH) the rehabilitation of the road will reduce the noise level provoked by the traffic along the road (monitoring of the pollution and additional mitigation measures if required) N.A. N.A. Operation/ Exploitation Road safety (Increased vehicle speed) Maintenance of installed traffic signs for speed limit N.A. N.A. Contractor PESR/ PE “Makedonija Pat” (for maintenance of roads) Costs in this phase cannot be estimated. Important note: All applicable costs for mitigation measures envisaged with this ESAR shall be quantified by the Tenderer and shall be part of the Bill of Quantities (BoQ).
contamination of surface impact soil quality (and potentially groundwater Contractor Contractor/ MOEPP Waste generation (municipal waste from engaged employees, construction waste etc.) Implemented system for waste management, placed containers for waste collection At site Visual inspection Concluded contracts with legal / physical entities who have a permit for waste management Every day Contractor Supervision MOEPP Noise and vibrations from construction activities Noise levels Technical features of the construction equipment At site (near households etc.) according to the legislation In authorized services and on site Measurements of emitted noise on several measurement points Visual inspection Selection of several measurements points near sensitive receptors day 50 € per MP Contractor Licensed company Supervision MOEPP Material supply (asphalt plant, borrow pits) Possession of official approval or operating license At site, location of asphalt plant, borrow pits Inspection Before construction activities begin / Plant operator, borrow pit operator Supervision Material transport Truck load covered At site, location of borrow pits Visual inspection Unannounced inspections during work / Contractor Supervision MOEPP Construction site (Noise disturbance to population and employees) levels Technical features of the construction equipment Exhaust fumes Dust At site (near households etc.) according to the legislation In authorized services and on site At site At site At site Measurements of emitted noise on several measurement points (if required) Visual inspection Visual inspection Visual inspection Once before construction activities, and once during construction activities Every day During operation of the mechanization During material delivery, and other construction activities Unannounced / Contractor Supervision MOEPP