RADIATION TREATMENT CENTER ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT AND ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN Radioisotope Production Center ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN Yerevan, September, 2016 List of Acronyms ACEO – Armenian Centre of Excellence in Oncology CJSC – Closed Joint Stock Company EIAE – Environmental Impact Assessment and Expertise ESIA – Environmental and Social Impact Assessment ESMP – Environmental and Social Management Plan HPIU – Health Project Implementation Unit MAC – Maximum Acceptable Concentration MH – Ministry of Health MNP – Ministry of Nature Protection PET – Positron Emission Tomography RA – Republic of Armenia RPC – Radioisotope Production Center
maintenance point solid impenetrable floor or adsorbent cover enough area and impenetrable barriers around fuel containers - Provision of work site with basic fire extinguishing means Earth works - Loss of vegetation due to ground piling and minimization of pollution of surface water with particles - Pollution with probably contaminated soil of surface and ground waters - Topsoil removal and temporary storage at a separate place at the beginning of works (to dispose to landfill in case of pollution and for re-cultivation of the land) - Temporary storage of excavated soil at determined places - Backfilling of the excavated ground as needed and disposal of the excess mass to the places, approved in writing. - Excess material disposed at the agreed upon safe permanent storage sites with no threat of erosion and no blocking of waterways - No remnants of excess material at the construction site upon completion of works - No damage to chance finds if encountered 2000 USD Construction Contractor Borrowing for construction material - Slopes erosion and landscape damage - River banks erosion, pollution of water flow with weighted particles, and disturbance of aquatic life - Purchase of inert materials from the existing suppliers, - Obtaining of the license for production of inert materials and strict compliance with the license - Construction contractor (if mining) or an external provider of inert materials able to present relevant license for mining upon inspection - Mining activity of construction contractor (if being undertaken) found technically sound and compliant with the license conditions No specific extra cost: common responsibility of works contractor Construction Contractor Generation of construction waste - Pollution of soil, surface water and ground water, - Accidents at construction site due to scattered fragments of construction materials and debris, - Deterioration of esthetic appearance of construction site and its surroundings - Temporary storage of construction waste in especially allocated areas; - Timely disposal of wastes to the formally designated locations - Hand-over of larger amounts of hazardous wastes to the companies having license for decontamination and placement of hazardous materials. - Construction waste found at the work site piled up in designated locations - No excessive amount of construction waste stored on site - Documents present on the handover of larger amounts of hazardous waste to companies licensed for its disposal No specific extra cost: common responsibility of works contractor Yerevan Municipality Construction contractor
Production of household waste Pollution of soil and water with domestic waste - Placement of waste collection containers at the construction site and construction base (if any) - Agreement with YerevanMunicipality on regular disposal of domestic wastes - Waste collection containers found at the construction site - No pollution of the construction site with household waste No specific extra cost: common responsibility of works contractor Construction contractor Production of liquid wastes - Flooding of the construction site and complication of activities - Pollution of surface and ground waters - Arrangement and maintenance of toilets in compliance with sanitation norms at the construction site and construction base (if any) - Arrangement and regular cleaning of drainage system for storm water collection and drain - Arrangement of sedimentation pond for water used for domestic and machinery washing and cleaning purposes - Toilets provided at the construction site and found in good sanitary condition - No water logging of construction site No specific extra cost: common responsibility of works contractor Construction contractor Operation of concrete mixer - Population disturbance near the construction site - Atmospheric air and surface water pollution - Obtaining of emission permit by the construction contractor and strict compliance with it - Selection of a place for the plant that provides minimal disturbance of population with noise, dust and exhaust - Arrangement of sedimentation pond for waste water from the plant - Adequate placement of a mixer, which is least harmful for the environment and disturbing for population - Presence of sedimentation pool for a mixer runoff. - No complaints from nearby residents No specific extra cost: common responsibility of works contractor Construction contractor Construction site and landscaping Loss of aesthetical value of the landscape due to construction of the ACEO - Dismantlement of construction base (if any) and temporary access roads to the site (if any) and concrete mixerharmonization of the areas with the landscape - Final cleaning of the construction site and permanent access roads and landscaping-greening of the area - No remnants of a work camp left behind after demobilization of contractor - Temporary access roads harmonized with landscape and enabling conditions provided for natural regeneration of vegetation - Construction site landscaped and greened 4000 USD Construction Contractor
Labor safety Traumatism and accidents at work site - Provision of construction workers with working clothes and PPE - Strict compliance with the rules of construction equipment operation and usage of PPE - Construction workers found wearing uniform clothes and adequate protective gear during inspections - No violations of equipment operation and use instructions registered during inspections No specific extra cost: common responsibility of works contractor Construction Contractor Operation Phase of ACEO Generation of household, medical, and hazardous waste - Pollution of ACEO building and its surrounding area - Possible spread of infection - Waste separation and on-site storage in adequate containers - Arrangements in place for timely removal of household waste by municipal service provider -Arrangements in place for handover of medical waste and hazardous waste to respectively licenses companies Good sanitary conditions in and around the ACEO building To be included in the ACEO operation and maintenance budget ACEO administration, Yerevan Municipality Emergency cut-offs in the utility service provision (electric power, water, gas) and fire incidence Disruption of the hospital operation causing nuisance to the staff and patients - Back-up arrangements in place for ensuring permanent supply of electric power, hot water and healing to the ACEO - Fire emergency preparedness of the hospital staff and existence of water stock for fire-fighting Smooth operation of the ACEO To be included in the ACEO operation and maintenance budget ACEO administration Improper operation of boiler house - Air pollution - Possible poisoning of personnel and patients Periodic checks of devices and regular maintenance Smooth operation of the heating system To be included in the ACEO operation and maintenance budget ACEO administration Water damage to the building from leaking pipes, storm water, and melting snow - Leakage of water and/or sewage pipes - Improper operation of storm water drainage system - Periodic check-up of pipes and other internal communications - Timely cleaning of snow deposits on the roof and in the yard - No water damage to the building - Clean yard area around MC To be included in the ACEO operation and maintenance budget ACEO administration
Environmental Monitoring Plan. ACEO Activity What parameter is to be monitored? Where is the parameter is to be monitored? How is the parameter to be monitored? When is the parameter to be monitored? Why is the parameter to be monitored? Who will monitor the parameter? Construction phase Provision of construction materials Purchase of construction materials from the licensed provider In the provider’s office or warehouse Verification of documents During conclusion of supply contracts Provide technical order of facility and its safety for human health HPIU Transportation of construction materials and waste Movement of construction machinery Technical condition of vehicles and machinery Confinement and protection of truck loads with lining Respect of the established hours and routes of transportation - Construction site - Routs of transportation of construction materials and wastes Inspection of roads adjacent to the construction object in the direction of the movement rout Undeclared inspections during work hours and beyond - Limit pollution of soil and air from emissions; Limit nuisance to local - Communities from noise and vibration; - Minimize traffic disruption. HPIU, Road Police Maintenance of construction equipment - Washing of cars and construction equipment outside the construction site or on maximum distance from the river - Refueling or lubrication of construction equipment and outside the construction site or at the predetermined arranged point. - Technical order of the construction equipment maintenance point Construction site and construction base adjacent to it (if any) Inspection of activities During operation of equipment - Avoid pollution of water and soil with oil products due to operation of equipment - Timely localize and decrease expected damage in case of fire HPIU
Production of domestic wastes - Placement of waste collection containers at the construction site and construction base (if any) - Agreement with Yerevan Municipality on regular disposal of domestic wastes Construction site and construction base (if any) Visual observation Total period of construction Prevent pollution of soil and water with domestic waste Construction Contractor Yerevan Municipality Production of liquid wastes - Arrangement and maintenance of toilets in compliance with sanitation norms at the construction site and construction base (if any) - Arrangement and regular cleaning of drainage system for rain water collection and drain - Arrangement of sedimentation pond for water used for domestic and machinery washing purposes Construction site and construction base (if any) Visual observation Total period of construction In case of waste precipitations - Prevent flooding of construction site and disruption of works due to water logging - Reduce pollution of surface and ground waters Construction Contractor Yerevan Municipality Operation of concrete-mixer - Obtaining of emission permit by the construction contractor and strict compliance with it - Selection of a place for the plant that provides minimal disturbance of population with noise, dust and exhaust - Arrangement of sedimentation pond for waste water from the plant Construction site and construction base (if any) Inspection of documents Inspection of activities Total period of plant operation - Limit population disturbance near the construction site - Limit atmospheric air and surface water pollution Construction Contractor, State Environmental Inspectorate of Ministry of Nature Protection Construction site and landscaping - Dismantlement of construction base (if any) and temporary access roads to the site (if any) and plant and harmonization of the areas with the landscape - Final cleaning of the Construction site, construction base and temporary access roads (if any) Inspection of activities Final period of construction Reduce loss of aesthetical value of the area Construction Contractor Yerevan Municipality
Activity Potential Impact Mitigation Measure Indicator of Mitigation Cost of Mitigation Responsibility for Mitigation Operation The movement of radioactive material Radiation background increase Keeping areas where radioactivity must be stored or handled in close proximity to each other Radiation level Operation and maintenance budget RPC administration Radioisotope production Radiation background increase Shielding around radioactive sources should be provided Radiation level Operation and maintenance budget RPC administration Working conditions Personnel safety All radiation workers shall be appropriately trained in handling radioactive materials Radiation level Operation and maintenance budget RPC administration Radioisotope production Radiation background increase Frequent washing of floors Floor cleaning Operation and maintenance budget RPC administration Ventilation of Cyclotron premises Increasing of thermal conditions Much of the heat load of the cyclotron and associated equipment must be removed by the air conditioning system. Temperature control at 20° ± 2°C Operation and maintenance budget RPC administration Working conditions of Cyclotron Increasing of humidity Ventilation adjustment Humidity must not exceed 65% Operation and maintenance budget RPC administration Generation of household, medical, and hazardous waste - Pollution of RPC building and its surrounding area - Possible spread of infection - Waste separation and on-site storage in adequate containers - Arrangements in place for timely removal of household waste by municipal service provider -Arrangements in place for handover of medical waste and hazardous waste to respectively licenses companies Good sanitary conditions in and around the RPC building Operation and maintenance budget RPC administration, Emergency cut-offs in the utility service provision (electric power, water, gas) and fire incidence Disruption of the hospital operation causing nuisance to the staff and patients - Back-up arrangements in place for ensuring permanent supply of electric power, hot water and healing to the ACEO - Fire emergency preparedness of the hospital staff and existence of water stock for fire-fighting Smooth operation of the RPC Operation and maintenance budget RPC administration ANNEX III. Environmental Management Plan (EMP). RPC
Environmental Monitoring Plan. RPC Activity What parameter is to be monitored? Where is the parameter is to be monitored? How is the parameter to be monitored? When is the parameter to be monitored? Why is the parameter to be monitored? Who will monitor the parameter? Operation Handling of the radioactive sources Radioactivity RPC premises Measurement by appropriate devices Daily To keep working conditions RPC staff Radioisotope production Dust (PM) RPC premises Measurement by appropriate devices Weekly Requirement of operation manual of cyclotron and associated equipment RPC staff Air conditioning Temperature of premises RPC premises Measurement by appropriate devices Daily To keep safety and working conditions RPC staff Air conditioning Humidity of premises RPC premises Measurement by appropriate devices Daily To keep safety and working conditions RPC staff Emergency situations at the RPC - Existence of back-up arrangements for sustaining electric power supply, water supply, and heating in case of external emergency cut-offs - Water stocked for RPC premises Inspection Total period of operation of the RPC Smooth operation of the RPC, safety of its staff and patients Management of the RPC Ministry of Emergency Situations Waste water management RPC area RPC premises Inspection of pipes Monthly Operation budget Management of the RPC
ANNEX IV. Construction of the building for the ACEO. Monthly Field Environmental Monitoring Checklist Site location Name of contractor Name of supervisor Date of site visit Status of civil works Documents and activities to be examined Status Comments Contractor holds license for extraction of natural resources Yes Partially No N/A Contractor holds permit for operating concrete/asphalt plant Contractor holds agreement for final disposal of waste Contractor holds agreement with service provider for removal of household waste from site Work site is fenced and warning signs installed Works do not impede pedestrian access and motor traffic, or temporary alternative access is provided Working hours are observed Construction machinery and equipment is in standard technical condition (no excessive exhaust and noise, no leakage of fuels and lubricants) Construction materials and waste are transported under the covered hood Construction site is watered in case of excessively dusty works Contractor’s camp or work base is fenced; sites for temporary storage of waste and for vehicle/equipment servicing are designated Contractor’s camp is supplied with water and sanitation is provided