treatment of land to violation of the rules for water use or water protection or failure to comply with a State ecological expertise. The administrative sanctions for environment related violations can be imposed by the administrative commissions of hukumats, courts, the CEP’s inspectors, the Veterinary Inspectors of the Ministry of Agriculture, and the State Committee for Land Management and Geodezy. The most common administrative sanction is a fine of up to 10 minimal monthly salaries for individuals and up to 15 minimal salaries to officers of organizations. The 1998 Criminal Code covers crimes against ecological safety and the environment, such as violations of ecological safety at work, poaching, and spoiling land, violation of rules for the protection and use of underground resources. The maximum fine is up to 2,000 minimal monthly salaries and the maximum sentence is up to eight years in prison. National Regulatory framework for environmental protection Tajikistan has developed during last decade most of the needed environmental laws and regulations. Refer the following table. Table 1 Selected Applicable Environment-related Legislation Air quality Law on Air Protection Law on Hydro-meteorological Activity Mineral resources Law on Mineral Waters Water Code Land management Land Code Law on Land Administration Law on Land Valuation Health and safety Law on Securing Sanitary and Epidemiological Safety of the Population Law on Industrial Safety of Hazardous Installations Law on Radiation Safety Law on Production and Consumption Waste These laws along with the Regulations approved by the GoT create a favorable legal framework for environmental protection in the country as well as for usage and protection of its natural resources. World Bank’s Safeguard Policies There are key 10 Environmental and Social World Bank Safeguard Policies which are intended to ensure that potentially adverse environmental and social consequences of projects financed by Bank are identified, minimized and mitigated. World Bank Safeguard Policies have a three-part format: Operational Policies (OP) - statement of policy objectives and operational principles including the roles and obligations of the Borrower and the Bank, Bank Procedures (BP) - mandatory procedures to be followed by the Borrower and the Bank, and Good Practice (GP) - non-mandatory advisory material. World
B Sanitation Public toilets Septage Collection Vehicles Oxidation Ponds Septic Tanks C Domestic Waste Water / Sewage Sewage treatment plants or those located within eco-sensitive areas Sewage pumping stations Small-sized sewage treatment plants outside eco-sensitive zones. Sewerage pipe networks D Drainage / Storm water Expanding / Widening of existing drains Rehabilitation of existing drains New drain – open / closed - alignments E Solid Waste Management Dumpyards / landfills Solid Waste Transfer Stations Solid Waste Collection Vehicles Solid waste processing facilities (incl. composting) Clearing of informal Fencing of dump yards or landfills F Roads & Terminals Widening of existing roads Re-topping of road surfaces New road alignments Rehabilitation of existing bridges / culverts Footpaths New bridges Road dividers Bus / transport terminals Street Furniture Car parking terminals G Community infrastructure Rehabilitation of Housing Parks Rehabilitation of Schools Playgrounds Hospitals H Electrification Underground electric cabling Overhead electric cabling Transmission & Distribution stations If the proposed sub-project does not fall in the sub-projects listed in the earlier then the classification will be done by the PMU in consultation with the State Ecological Expertise. The safeguard assessments will then be done in line with the agreed categorization.
Attachment 1. Environmental Management Plan Format Phase Environmental Impact Mitigating Measure(s) Cost Institutional Responsibility Remarks Install Operate Install Operate Construction Operation Decommissioning Sub-borrower: Signature: Date: Attachment 2. Environmental Monitoring Plan Format Phase What parameter is to be monitored? Where will the parameter be monitored? How will the parameter be monitored? When will the parameter be monitored? Why is the parameter being monitored? Cost Institutional Responsibility Install Operate Install Operate Baseline Construction Operation Decommissioning Sub-borrower: Signature: Date:
G. Disposal of medical waste Infrastructure for medical waste management In compliance with national regulations the contractor will insure that newly constructed and/or rehabilitated health care facilities include sufficient infrastructure for medical waste handling and disposal; this includes and not limited to: Special facilities for segregated healthcare waste (including soiled instruments “sharps”, and human tissue or fluids) from other waste disposal; and Appropriate storage facilities for medical waste are in place; and If the activity includes treatment, appropriate disposal options are in place and operational H Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Direct or indirect hazards to public traffic and pedestrians by construction activities (a) In compliance with national regulations the contractor will insure that the construction site is properly secured and construction related traffic regulated. This includes but is not limited to Signposting, warning signs, barriers and traffic diversions: site will be clearly visible and the public warned of all potential hazards Traffic management system and staff training, especially for site access and near-site heavy traffic. Provision of safe passages and crossings for pedestrians where construction traffic interferes. Adjustment of working hours to local traffic patterns, e.g. avoiding major transport activities during rush hours or times of livestock movement Active traffic management by trained and visible staff at the site, if required for safe and convenient passage for the public. Ensuring safe and continuous access to office facilities, shops and residences during renovation activities, if the buildings stay open for the public. PART D: Monitoring Plan
Activity What (Is the parameter to be monitored?) Where (Is the parameter to be monitored?) How (Is the parameter to be monitored?) When (Define the frequency / or continuous?) Why (Is the parameter being monitored?) Who (Is responsible for monitoring?) 1. Type of activity 2. Type of activity 3. Type of activity Annex 3. Consolidated table of sub-project types, impacts, mitigation and monitoring actions for selected sub-project types Potential Impacts Mitigation Measure Phase Resp. for Mitigation Monitoring Requirements Resp. for Monitoring Water Supply
Laying of New pipelines Damage to ecosystems, endangered plant species Pollution of soil and water at construction site with oil materials Noise pollution in Reduced amenity values of the area Archeological “chance find” Selection of pipeline route to avoid habitats of endangered plant species Daily checks of machinery for leaking of oil, ban to wash machinery at construction site Works performed strictly during the working hours Proper landscaping and replanting of construction area after completion of piping works Stopping works and calling in respective authorities and experts Design Construction Construction Construction Construction Design Consultant Contractor Local utility services, Contractor Design Consultant and Contractor Contractor, utility services Implementation Of inspections of construction sites, operation zones; Check of the plan of waste removal. Regular inspection of Construction Code norms observance Constant supervision and periodical check of construction sites Check of contract documents. Construction supervision PMU State Depts. . State Depts PMU PMU & State Depts. Repair of pipelines Digging of soil, damage to endangered species Pollution of soil and water at construction site with oil Checking for endangered plant species on construction site, if found - replanting Daily checks of machinery for leaking of oil, ban on wash machinery at construction site Design, Construction Design consultant and Contractor Supervision of construction Constant supervision of execution of appropriate measures PMU PMU & State Depts. ,
Pollution of soil and water at construction site with oil materials Noise pollution in towns Reduced amenity values of the area Archeological “chance find” Daily checks of machinery for leaking of oil, ban to wash machinery at construction site Works performed strictly during the working hours Proper landscaping and replanting of construction area after completion of piping works Stopping works and calling in respective local authorities and experts Construction Construction Construction Construction Contractor Local utility Contractor Design Consultant and Contractor Contractor, local utility services Check of the plan of waste removal. Regular inspection of Construction Code observance Constant supervision and periodical check of construction sites Check of contract documents. Construction supervision State Depts. . State Depts PMU PMU & State Depts. Sewage network Damage to ecosystems, endangered plant species Pollution of soil and at construction site with oil materials Noise pollution in towns Reduced amenity Selection of pipeline route to avoid habitats of endangered plant species Daily checks of machinery for leaking of oil, ban to wash machinery at construction site Works performed strictly during the working hours Design Construction Construction Construction Design Consultant Contractor Local utility services, Contractor Design Implementation Of inspections of construction operation zones; Check of the plan of waste removal. Regular inspection of Construction Code norms observance PMU State Depts. . Depts PMU
values of the area Archeological “chance find” Proper landscaping and replanting ofconstruction area completion of piping works Stopping works and calling in respective local authorities and experts Construction Consultant and Contractor Contractor, local utility services Constant supervision and periodical check of construction sites Check of contract documents. Construction supervision PMU & State Depts. Solid waste storage and disposal Minor works such as fencing of the existing dump yards / landfills and clearing of informal dumps Damage to ecosystems, endangered plant species Littering of construction site with removed portions and discarded material Archeological “chance find” Selection of location to avoid habitats of endangered plant species Instructions to contractor to manage the waste responsibly. Stopping and calling in respective authorities and experts Design Construction Construction Design Consultant Contractor Contractor Implementation Of inspections of construction sites, operation zones; Supervision of observance of measures Construction supervision PMU State Depts. State Depts. & Terminals Repair of roads Pollution of area adjacent to roads with asphalt Collection of asphalt and delivery to designated landfills/dumpsites Construction Contractor Supervision of construction PMU
Pollution of soil and water with oil products and asphalt during construction Stimulation of erosion of land Damage to the buildings and installations located in proximity to construction area Daily checks of machinery for leaking of oil, ban to wash machinery at construction site Proper landscaping of slopes and replanting of vegetation Identifying of vulnerable buildings and installations prior construction, development of appropriate technique Adherence to special work regime in proximity of vulnerable buildings Construction Design, Construction Design Construction Contractor Design Consultant, Contractor Design Constant supervision of execution of appropriate measures Supervision of observance of security measures Project expertise and supervision of construction PMU & State Depts. State Depts. State Depts. Community / Social Infrastructure Repair/ in objects of social Littering of construction site and adjacent areas with construction waste Contamination of construction site with waste containing heavy metals Prompt collection of constructing waste and delivery to designated landfills/dumpsite Collection of luminescent lamps and other similar waste and delivery to designated landfills/dumpsites for subsequent reprocessing Construction Construction Contractor Contractor Supervision of construction Constant supervision of execution of appropriate measures Local utility services and construction inspectors Local utility services and construction inspectors
Damage to human health due to exposure to asbestos containing materials When asbestos containing Materials encountered, the workers should wear protective gear; asbestos containing waste promptly delivered to designated landfills/dumpsites Construction Contractor Supervision of observance of security measures Project expertise and supervision of construction utility services and construction inspectors of lagoons Littering of construction site and adjacent areas with construction waste Contamination of construction site with waste containing heavy metals Prompt collection of constructing waste and delivery to designated landfills/dumpsite Collection of luminescent and other similar waste and delivery to designated landfills/dumpsites for subsequent reprocessing Construction Construction Contractor Contractor Supervision of construction Constant supervision of execution of appropriate measures Local utility services and construction inspectors Local utility services and construction inspectors of water reservoir Generation of construction wastes Noise Keep demolition debris in controlled area and with water mist to reduce debris dust Construction noise will be limited to restricted times agreed to in the permit Construction Construction Contractor Contractor Permanent supervision of mitigation measures Permanent supervision of mitigation measures Local utility services and construction inspectors Local utility services and
Air pollution During operations the engine covers of generators, air compressors and other powered mechanical equipment should be closed, and equipment placed as far away from residential areas as possible Suppress dust during pneumatic drilling/wall destruction by ongoing water spraying and/or installing dust screen enclosures at site Construction Construction Constructor Constructor Permanent supervision of Mitigation measures Permanent supervision of mitigation measures construction inspectors Local utility services and construction inspectors utility services and construction inspectors Annex 4. Report on Consultation on the Draft Environmental Management Framework with interested parties Date: January 20, 2015, 10.00 AM Venue: Dushanbe, PMU Project SCDFP Location/ venue Objective Invitees Participants Summary, conclusions and comments Municipal Infrastructure Development Project 56, N. Karabaev Str. Building of 1. Identify the project’s potential impact on the environment 2. Providing information of WB rules, procedures and local legislation for The PMU has posted announcement with the invitation on the State Committee on Investments and state property website on December 30, 2014, inviting for that all interested parties. Was attended by 26 participants, representing enterprises КМК and Vodokanal districts PMU staff and consultants, ICMA local experts, NGO "Municipal Development Center"consultants. At the meeting, there were made presentations on: Project goal and objective; and Environmental Management Framework for the project. The attendees actively participated in discussions which were mainly
SUE KMK, researching environment of proposed projects 3. Discussion about acceptable mitigation measures to prevent and neutralize or minimize the project expected adverse impacts on the environment. Additionally the PMU has sent official invitations to the key stakeholders: State Committee for Environmental Protection State Ecological Inspectorate; Ministry of Health; and SUE KMK enterprises and Vodokonal piloting towns. focused on the following issues: (a) The environment protection issues related to the project potential impact on the environment; (b) acceptable mitigation measures to prevent and neutralize or minimize the project expected adverse impacts on the environment. Overall he participants endorsed the draft EMF and concluded it satisfactorily address the environmental issues under the project.