Initial Environmental Examination
VOLUME 2
Document: Initial Environmental Examination (Draft)
Date: December 2020
Loan 3285-UZB: Northwest Region Power Transmission Line Project:
Syrdarya TPP – Zafarabad Substation 220kV Transmission Line Project
Prepared by the Joint-Stock Company National Electric Grid of Uzbekistan (NEGU) for the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
The Initial Environmental Examination is a document of the borrower. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB's Board of Directors, Management, or staff, and may be preliminary in nature.
In preparing any country program or strategy, financing any project, or by making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area in this document, the Asian Development Bank does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Syrdarya TPP – Zafarabad Substation 220kV Transmission Line Project Initial Environmental Examination
6.4.1. Economy, Employment and Livelihoods
500. This section discusses the impacts of the Project on the economy, employment and livelihoods during construction and operation of the Project and associated mitigation measures to be adopted. A discussion of land acquisition and compensation is provided below under the section on Land Use.
Aspects of the Project that have the potential to cause impacts to the economy, employment and livelihoods
501. Project activities will provide opportunities for companies at the international, national, and possibly regional, level to supply goods and services. The Project is expected to affect the local economies, employment, skills and livelihoods primarily by: Employing local people temporarily to carry out construction work on the Project. Local purchases of goods and services directly by the Project and workers, particularly in communities located in the vicinity of construction workforce camps. Potential in-migration of individuals/households to take advantage of economic opportunities created by the Project.
502. Other Project activities that have the potential to affect livelihoods are: Atmospheric emissions (especially dust) that cause a decline in crop productivity. This is discussed above in the section relating to Air Quality. Impacts to productive land. This is discussed below under the heading of Land Use.
Key Sensitivities
High expectations among local people that they will be employed. Concern that jobs should be given to local people and only to non-locals where no suitably qualified locals are available. Concern that jobs will not be allocated fairly between communities. Job availability for women. Food and healthcare costs.
Potential Impacts
Pre-construction / Construction Phase
503. In the construction phase the following beneficial impacts may occur: Increase in available jobs and incomes. Enhanced skills among local workforce. Increase in sales for local businesses.
504. The following adverse impacts may occur: Un-met employment expectations. Resentment between local people who are employed by the Project and those whose applications were unsuccessful. Frustration and resentment if local workers perceive that foreign workers are receiving better pay or conditions for exactly the same job. Resentment from business owners whose offer of goods and services is refused. Tensions resulting from cultural differences, anti-social behavior of construction workforce, potential prostitution and attraction of ‘economic migrants’ at camp sites. This is discussed further below under Community Health and Safety. Increased inflation, particularly of food and housing costs.
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Accidents to livestock resulting in loss of income/adverse livelihood impact. This is discussed further below under Community Health and Safety. Local small- and medium-sized enterprises and public-sector organizations ’losing’ key workers to the Project. Subsistence farmers taking up jobs and land being neglected making it difficult to re-start farming when jobs cease following retrenchment.
Impact summary and assessment of significance
505. Table 50 provides an assessment of the significance of potential impacts to the local economy, employment and livelihoods before implementation of the proposed mitigation measures that are discussed in the rest of this section.
Table 50: Potential Impacts to Local Economy, Employment and Livelihoods Phase Potential Receptors Impact
No. of Receptors Affected No. of Receptors ReceptorsSensitivity of of ConcernPublic Level Legal of Risk Exceeding Threshold Magnitude Timeframe Spatial Scale Consequence Probability Significance C Increased jobs Local and M H H - MAJ ST INTER MED DEF M Regional communities C Enhanced Local and M M M - MOD LT INTER HIGH DEF H skills Regional communities C Increased Local L M M - MOD ST SMALL LOW DEF L sales for local businesses businesses C Unmet Local L H H - MAJ ST SMALL MED POSS M employment communities expectations C Loss of key Local L M M - MOD ST SMALL LOW POSS L workers to the communities project Key: H: High / M: Medium / L: Low / MAJ: Major / MOD: Moderate / MIN: Minimum / H/F: High Frequency / M/F: Low Frequency / L/F: Low Frequency / LT: Long term / MT: Medium Term / ST: Short term / MED: Medium / DEF: Definitely / POSS: Possible: / UNLIKE: Unlikely. Cells shaded in blue are positive impacts.
Mitigation and Management Measures
506. Employment - Targets for local recruitment from the local communities will be agreed with the EPC Contractor and NEGU (C-EEL-01). The Project will seek to manage employment expectations by explaining the number and type of opportunities in advance to local communities via the NEGU PMU Safeguards Specialist. Unskilled labor will be preferentially recruited from the Project affected communities (C-EEL-02). Applications for employment will only be considered if submitted via the official application procedure (C-EEL-03).
507. Recruitment procedures will be transparent, public and non-discriminatory and open with respect to ethnicity, religion, sexuality, disability or gender (C-EEL-04). Clear job descriptions will be provided in advance of recruitment and will explain the skills required for each post (C-EEL-05). Job vacancies will be advertised in the local communities through appropriate and accessible media (consistent with employment targets) (C-EEL-06).
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508. Procurement of goods and services - Environmental considerations will be included in the Project procurement process (C-EEL-07). A plan will be developed and implemented that will aim to discourage and prevent the workforce from purchasing goods from informal vendors, to discourage vendors from establishing themselves at construction camp fence- lines in the hope of securing additional business (C-EEL-08). Taking into account relevant commercial considerations as appropriate, the Project will seek to purchase goods and services from within Uzbekistan and will monitor such purchases (C-EEL-09).
509. Community relations - A Company policy limiting alcohol consumption in construction camps will be applied (C-EEL-10) by the EPC Contractor. An employee Code of Conduct will be prepared and issued to all recruits and camp residents during the employee induction process (C-EEL-11). The Project will review measures to mitigate community health and safety impacts regularly, and consult community leaders every six months, informing them on the status of implementation and results, and discussing any changes needed to the ‘Pollution Prevention Plan’ or the ‘Community Health, Safety and Security Plan’ in advance of proposed changes (C-EEL-12).
510. The Employee Code of Conduct will prohibit the workforce from participating in illegal activities, including use of illegal drugs, bribery and corruption or requesting or receiving gifts from communities (C-EEL-13). The EPC Contractor company policy limiting alcohol consumption in construction camps will be applied (C-EEL-14).
511. Workforce training will include a briefing on camp rules and awareness of local social issues and sensitivities (C-EEL-15). No unauthorized access to, or use of, camp facilities will be allowed (C-EEL-16).
512. No hunting, fishing and unauthorized gathering of products (including plants and cultural heritage artefacts) by the workforce will be allowed (C-EEL-17).
513. A range of recreational facilities will be provided within the camps to reduce the need for finding recreation in the local community (C-EEL-18).
Residual Impacts
Table 51: Economy, Employment and Livelihoods Residual Impacts Phase Potential Potential Residual Impact Residual Impact Impact Impact Significance Significance C Unmet Medium Although efforts will be made to manage Not employment employment expectations, it is likely that significant expectations members of the local community who are not selected for job are likely to be disappointed with the selection process. However, the numbers are likely to be relatively small and therefore the impacts not be significant. C Loss of key Low No significant residual impacts are Not workers to the anticipated. significant project
6.4.2. Land Acquisition and Compensation
514. This section discusses the issue of land acquisition and compensation and associated mitigation measures to be adopted.
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Aspects of the Project that have the potential to cause Land Acquisition and Compensation
515. This project will require: Permanent land acquisition required for the construction of power transmission towers; and Temporary land acquisition for tensioning electric wires on power lines.
Sensitive Receptors and Potential Impacts
203 affected households and their agricultural land.
Summary of Impacts
516. The permanent and temporary land requirements for the Project are outlined in the Draft LARP and summarized in Section 3.3. Land acquisition region will not affect tribes or minorities (i.e. there is no tribal or communal property). Consequently, the indigenous population, as described in the ADB's Safeguard Policy Statement (SPS) 2009, is not affected by land acquisition for this project.
Impact summary and assessment of significance
517. Table 52 provides an assessment of the significance of potential land acquisition and compensation impacts before implementation of the proposed mitigation measures that are discussed in the rest of this section. Table 52: Potential Impacts Phase Potential Receptors Impact
No. of Receptors Affected Receptors No. of of Receptors Sensitivity Public of Concern Level Legal Exceeding of Risk Threshold Magnitude Timeframe Spatial Scale Consequence Probability Significance C / O Land Land M M H L HIGH LT Small MED DEF M Acquisition owners and users Key: H: High / M: Medium / L: Low / MAJ: Major / MOD: Moderate / MIN: Minimum / H/F: High Frequency / M/F: Low Frequency / L/F: Low Frequency / LT: Long term / MT: Medium Term / ST: Short term / MED: Medium / DEF: Definitely / POSS: Possible: / UNLIKE: Unlikely. Cells shaded in blue are positive impacts.
Mitigation and Management Measures
518. Land Use (permanent and temporary) - The key mitigation for land use is implementation of the LARP (C-LU-01). The LARP will be updated during the detailed design phase by the EPC Contractor.
519. LARP Implementation will start after the endorsement of the final LARP by the government and approval by ADB. The EA shall plan all activities related to the land acquisition and resettlement to ensure that compensation is paid before taking possession of land and commencement of civil works. Public consultation, monitoring, and grievance redress will be undertaken intermittently throughout the project duration. Construction will be initiated when all compensations and entitlements are fully paid. The completion of LARP
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Residual Impacts
Table 53: Land Acquisition and Compensation Residual Impacts Phase Potential Potential Residual Impact Residual Impact Impact Impact Significance Significance C Land Medium No significant impacts are anticipated if Not Acquisition the LARP is implemented correctly. A significant and Crop and GRM has been prepared to manage tree loss complaints received during this process. Other temporary impacts during the construction phase will be managed by the LARP as noted above.
6.4.3. Waste Management
520. This section discusses the impacts of waste management during construction and operation of the Project and associated mitigation measures to be adopted.
Aspects of the Project that have the potential to generate waste
521. The following aspects of the Project are likely to generate waste: Construction camp waste, including domestic and liquid wastes. Hazardous and non-hazardous waste from construction sites. Operational waste generated by substation operations and switchgear.
522. The following table illustrates the estimated types of waste from construction camps and work sites. Table 54: Estimated Waste Types Type Non- Hazardous Liquid Medical Hazardous Camp Activities Food/kitchen X Domestic waste X Paper X Plastic X Sewage water X Vehicle washdown water X Medical waste X Construction Activities Industrial packaging X Metal X Wood X Concrete X Paint sludge and waste X Solvents and chemical waste X Paint and solvent cans X Oil filters X Oil and Lubricants X X Batteries X Tyres X Oily rags X Oily soils X
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Type Non- Hazardous Liquid Medical Hazardous Light bulbs X SF6 X
523. There will be no PCB or asbestos waste generated by the Project. The use of asbestos piping at the substation will be strictly prohibited.
Key Sensitivities
524. The key sensitivities are the local environment along the alignment and the local communities that are located close to the alignment and around the substation. Improper management and disposal of liquid and solid wastes could result in localized pollution of soils and groundwater. Pollution of surface water is considered unlikely. SF6 can also have impacts to health of workers and the environment, all of which is discussed above under air quality.
Potential Impacts
Pre-construction / Construction Phase
525. Disposal of waste materials from worksites can be difficult to manage due to the de- centralized nature of the works along the alignment. Without suitable waste containers and without adequate training, workers could dump waste materials haphazardly around the work sites which could create pollution events. Waste management is easier to control at the substation.
Impact summary and assessment of significance
526. Table 55 provides an assessment of the significance of potential waste management impacts before implementation of the proposed mitigation measures that are discussed in the rest of this section. Table 55: Waste Management Potential Impacts Phase Potential Receptors Impact
No. of Receptors Affected No. of Receptors Sensitivity of Receptors of ConcernPublic Level Legal of Risk Exceeding Threshold Magnitude Timeframe Spatial Scale Consequence Probability Significance C Improper Local L M L L MIN MF SMALL LOW POSS L management community / and disposal agricultural of solid / liquid land waste C Improper Local L H L L MOD MF SMALL LOW POSS L management community / and disposal agricultural of hazardous land waste Key: H: High / M: Medium / L: Low / MAJ: Major / MOD: Moderate / MIN: Minimum / H/F: High Frequency / M/F: Low Frequency / L/F: Low Frequency / LT: Long term / MT: Medium Term / ST: Short term / MED: Medium / DEF: Definitely / POSS: Possible: / UNLIKE: Unlikely. Cells shaded in blue are positive impacts.
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Mitigation and Management Measures
527. Management Planning – The EPC Contractor will, as part of his Specific Environmental Management Plan (SEMP), prepare and implement a Waste Management Plan (C-SEMP-10). The Plan will include measures to limit impacts of waste during the construction phase of the Project. The plan shall include the following items listed below. General Measures To ensure waste management is adequately controlled during both the construction phase of the Project, the EPC Contractor will be responsible for ensuring that the waste hierarchy is followed including prevention, minimization, reuse and recycling (C-WA-06). The impact of waste generation on environment during construction will be mitigated by proper storage, maximum reuse and recycling of waste and timely removal of unusable waste to agreed location according to national waste management regulations (C-WA-07). The EPC Contractor has an obligation to provide regular training of staff in waste management issues (C-WA-08). Recycling All recyclable waste (plastic, metal, paper, etc.) will be sorted on source and sent for recycling where facilities for recycling of these materials exist (C-WA-09). Liquid Waste Provide septic tanks for the camp sites servicing less than 150 employees. State authorized company to remove the liquid waste regularly (C-WA-10). For larger sites, provide multiple septic tank facilities, or package wastewater treatment plants (C-WA-11). Domestic and Inert Waste Collect domestic waste in containers fitted with lids to avoid attraction of scavengers, scattering around. The lid will also protect waste from rain and snow (C-WA-12). Remove domestic waste to the nearest landfill under agreement with state authorized waste management companies (C-WA-13). Provide garbage bins and facilities within the project site for temporary storage of domestic solid waste and construction waste (C-WA-14). Waste storage containers will be covered, tip-proof, weatherproof and scavenger proof (C- WA-15). Ensure that wastes are not haphazardly dumped within the project site and adjacent areas (C-WA-16). Hazardous Waste At worksites and camps where, hazardous waste is generated the EPC Contractor will ensure compliance with the following safety measures: o Use containers suitable for each type of waste (C-WA-17); o Prohibit use of damaged containers. Check integrity of containers – regularly (C-WA- 18); o Mark containers adequately specifying the waste types (C-WA-19); o Provide secondary containment for hazardous waste liquids (C-WA-20); o Do not mix various waste streams (C-WA-21). Hire state authorized contractor for hazardous waste removal and keep agreements with hazardous waste management company’s active (C-WA-22).
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Keep copies of waste manifests on site (C-WA-23). Keep a record of waste on-site and waste removed (C-WA-24). Asbestos The use of asbestos piping at the substation will be strictly prohibited (C-WA-25).
Construction Phase General Waste Management NEGU will be responsible for ensuring waste management and disposal in line with national waste management regulations (O-WA-01).
SF6 Follow the protocols and procedures outlined above under air quality for the management of SF6 (O-WA-02).
Residual Impacts
Table 56: Waste Residual Impacts Phase Potential Potential Residual Impact Residual Impact Impact Impact Significance Significance C Improper Low None identified. Not management significant and disposal of solid / liquid waste C Improper Low None identified. Not management significant and disposal of hazardous waste O Improper Low None identified. Not management significant and disposal of hazardous waste
6.4.4. Noise and Vibration
528. This section discusses the impacts of noise and vibration during construction and operation of the Project and associated mitigation measures to be adopted.
Aspects of the Project that have the potential to generate noise and vibration
529. The following planned Project activities could generate noise and vibrations in the Project area: Construction o Logistics and use of access roads by construction vehicles. o Construction camp operations (including generators). o Use of construction plant on the construction sites of the towers. o General activities in construction camps. o Line stringing. Operation
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o Corona noise.
Sensitive Receptors
530. In general, the alignment does not interfere with residential areas. However, three settlements maybe affected by construction traffic and construction plant activities. The following table indicates the potentially affected areas and the approximate number of properties within 200m of the potential tower sites.
Table 57: Sensitive Noise Receptors # Village Approximate number of properties within 200m of the potential tower sites 1 Shirin 20 2 Bayaut 14 3 Yangier 10
531. There are no sensitive receptors within three kilometers of the substation.
Potential Impacts
Pre-construction / Construction Phase
532. The Corridor generally passes through agricultural land with very few noise-sensitive receptors, where the background noise is mainly generated by wind or agricultural activities. However, the line will pass adjacent to several settlements. Most of the properties in these settlements are located more than 500 m from the tower sites. As indicated above, some are located closer than this and are also situated close to potential access routes (access routes will be determined by the EPC Contractor, although they would need to pass through some villages in order to access some work sites). The following paragraphs discuss the potential noise issues associated with construction works at the tower sites themselves as these will be the main sources of construction noise.
533. The combination of machinery being used at any one time during the construction process at the tower sites will vary and noise levels will fluctuate accordingly. The following table indicates the timescale for various activities and the types of equipment required.
Table 58: Construction Activities and Sound Levels # Activity Timescale Equipment Typical Sound Per Tower Level Data at 10m* 1 Access roads 2 days Grader** 82 Bulldozer (20t) 81 Pick-up truck 75 2 Clearing and grading 2 days Grader** 82 activities Bulldozer (20t) 81 Pick-up truck 75 3 Transporting materials to the 2 days Pick-up truck 78 tower site Lorry (4 axle) 80 4 Constructing foundations and 2 weeks Excavator (22t) 71 anchors Bulldozer (20t) 81 Backhoe (8t) 88 Pneumatic Tools 95 Pick-up truck 75 Lorry (4 axle) 80 5 Assembling and Raising the 1 week Crane (110t) 67 towers Pick-up truck 75
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Lorries (4 axle) 80 6 Earthing Tower 2 days Auger drill 79 Pick-up truck 75 Backhoe (8t) 88 7 Unreeling and Installing the 2/3 days Mobile Bullwheel tensioners 85 Conductors Crane (110t) 67 Mobile Winch 85 Pick -up trucks 75 Lorries (4 axle) 80 8 Restoring the Site 2 days Bulldozer (20t) 81 Backhoe (8t) 88 * Based on BS 5228 – 1:2009 – Assumes each piece of equipment working 25% of the day ** Based on data from US DOT FHA (https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML1805/ML18059A141.pdf)
534. Based on these activities the following noise levels can be assumed based on each piece of equipment in operation for 25% of a ten-hour working day.
Table 59: Estimated Noise Levels for Various Construction Activities Activity Sound Level dBA LAEQ 10 HR 10m 100m 150m 1/ Access Roads 79 59 55 2/ Clearing and Grading 79 59 55 3 / Transporting materials to the tower site 75 56 53 4 / Constructing foundations and anchors 90 70 67 5 / Assembling and Raising the towers 75 55 52 6 / Earthing Tower 83 63 59 7 / Unreeling and Installing the Conductors 83 63 59 8 / Restoring the Site 83 63 59
535. The table above indicates that most of the construction activities are likely to result in some intermittent elevated noise levels for short periods of time (approximately 3 weeks in the location of each tower), the most significant of which will be during the construction of foundations and anchors. Few residential receptors have been identified along the route within 200m of potential tower sites which further reduces the significance of construction phase noise impacts.
536. It is possible that some construction traffic moving through the villages to the tower sites may induce some very low levels of vibration – however, the volume of heavy construction vehicles travelling will be low and as such no significant vibration impacts are anticipated. No vibration impacts from tower construction are anticipated due to the distance of properties stipulated by the safety protection zones, i.e. greater than 30 meters.
Operational Phase
537. Literature studies undertaken by EirGrid indicates that “Corona Noise” only becomes a significant issue from 350-500 kilovolts (kV) and above. This would suggest that significant “Corona Noise” impacts may not be likely for 110 kV and 220 kV transmission lines and that the potential for more significant impacts may only relate to 400 kV lines. 37
37 EirGrid Evidence Based Environmental Studies Study 8: Noise. Literature review and evidence based field study on the noise effects of high voltage transmission development. EIRGrid, 2016
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Impact summary and assessment of significance
538. Table 60 provides an assessment of the significance of potential noise and vibration impacts before implementation of the proposed mitigation measures that are discussed in the rest of this section.
Table 60: Noise and Vibration Potential Impacts Phase Potential Receptors Impact No.of ReceptorsAffected Sensitivity ofReceptors LevelofPublic Concern Risk ofExceeding Threshold Legal Magnitude Timeframe Spatial Scale Consequence Probability Significance C Land clearing / Local L M L M MOD ST SMALL MOD DEF M earthworks community C Construction Local L M L M MOD ST SMALL MOD POSS L Camp noise community C Tower Local L M L M MOD ST SMALL MOD DEF M assembly community C Vehicle Local L M L M MOD ST SMAL MOD DEF M movement community noise C Line Stringing Local L M L M MOD ST SMALL MOD DEF M community C Vehicle Local L M L L MOD ST SMALL MOD POSS L movement community vibration O Corona Noise Local L M L M MOD LT SMALL MOD UN L community Key: H: High / M: Medium / L: Low / MAJ: Major / MOD: Moderate / MIN: Minimum / H/F: High Frequency / M/F: Low Frequency / L/F: Low Frequency / LT: Long term / MT: Medium Term / ST: Short term / MED: Medium / DEF: Definitely / POSS: Possible: / UNLIKE: Unlikely. Cells shaded in blue are positive impacts.
Mitigation and Management Measures
Pre-construction / Construction Phase
539. Camp sites shall not be located within 500 meters of residential or other sensitive receptors (C-NV-01).
540. The following general measures to manage noise levels are required. Equipment and vehicles will be regularly maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations to help minimize noise emissions (C-NV-02). During construction, work will be undertaken in daytime hours only – in accordance with WBG definitions (C-NV-03). Mobile noise barriers will be provided around the construction zones for towers located within 250m of residential properties for the duration of construction in that location (C-NV- 04).
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Driver training will include advice on behaviors to reduce the potential for disturbance, including use of horn, loud radios with windows open, switching engines off when not in use, strictly observing speed limits and not accelerating or braking aggressively (C-NV- 05). Project induction training will include instructions about minimizing noise disturbance (C- NV-06). Local residents will be forewarned of planned activities that are considered by the Project to be noisy (e.g. tower construction) (C-NV-07).
541. No significant vibration impacts are anticipated during the construction phase. However, the EPC Contractor will ensure that all unpaved access roads are kept as far as possible from residential properties to avoid vibration from the movement of heavy construction vehicles (C-NV-08).
Residual Impacts
Table 61: Residual Noise and Vibration Impacts Phase Potential Potential Residual Impact Residual Impact Impact Impact Significance Significance C Land clearing / Medium Some short-term elevated noise impacts Low earthworks may occur in the identified villages C Tower assembly Medium during the daytime. The use of Low C Vehicle Medium temporary mobile noise barriers should Low movement noise reduce the noise levels to acceptable C Line Stringing Medium levels during the working day. Low C Construction Low No significant impacts are anticipated if Not Camp noise correct siting of camps is undertaken. significant C Vehicle Low Vibration impacts from construction Not movement vehicles are anticipated to be low. significant vibration Measures to ensure access routes follow less sensitive routes further eliminates the potential for residual impacts. O Corona Noise Low Implementing the proposed design Not measures along with the measures to significant locate towers and OHL away from residential sites will mean residual impacts are not significant.
6.4.5. Physical Cultural Heritage
542. This section discusses the impacts upon physical cultural heritage (PCR) during construction and operation of the Project and associated mitigation measures to be adopted.
Aspects of the Project that have the potential to generate impacts to PCR
543. The following planned Project activities could affect cultural heritage in the Project area: The removal of topsoil and subsoil during preparation of the foundations for tower pads, access roads, construction camps and equipment lay-down areas as well as the substation. Movement of heavy vehicles and equipment.
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Sensitive Receptors
544. To date no PCR has been identified in the Project corridor, or at the location of the substation.
Potential Impacts
545. At this stage of the Project no impacts to PCR are anticipated. However, it is possible that chance finds could occur during excavation works.
Impact summary and assessment of significance
546. Table 62 provides an assessment of the significance of potential impacts to PCR before implementation of the proposed mitigation measures that are discussed in the rest of this section. Table 62: PCR Potential Impacts Phase Potential Receptors Impact No. of Receptors Affected Receptors No. of of Receptors Sensitivity Public of Concern Level Legal Threshold Exceeding of Risk Magnitude Timeframe Spatial Scale Consequence Probability Significance C Loss/disturbance Unknown L M L L MOD ST SMALL MOD UNLIKE L of previously archaeology unknown archaeology during construction Key: H: High / M: Medium / L: Low / MAJ: Major / MOD: Moderate / MIN: Minimum / H/F: High Frequency / M/F: Low Frequency / L/F: Low Frequency / LT: Long term / MT: Medium Term / ST: Short term / MED: Medium / DEF: Definitely / POSS: Possible: / UNLIKE: Unlikely. Cells shaded in blue are positive impacts.
Mitigation and Management Measures
547. In the event of any chance finds during the construction works procedures shall apply that are governed by GoU legislation and guidelines (C-PCR-01). A chance finds procedure shall also be developed by the EPC Contractor (C-PCR-02).
548. The chance find procedure is a project-specific procedure that outlines actions required if previously unknown heritage resources, particularly archaeological resources, are encountered during project construction or operation. A Chance Find Procedure, as described in IFC Performance Standard 8, is a process that prevents chance finds from being disturbed until an assessment by a competent specialist is made and actions consistent with the requirements are implemented. The procedure is applicable to all activities conducted by the personnel, including EPC Contractors, that have the potential to uncover a heritage item/site. The procedure details the actions to be taken when a previously unidentified and potential heritage item/site is found during construction activities. Procedure outlines the roles and responsibilities and the response times required from both project staff, and any relevant heritage authority.
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549. Appendix D provides a sample chance find procedure which the EPC Contractor could adopt.
Residual Impacts
Table 63: Residual PCR Impacts Phase Potential Potential Residual Impact Residual Impact Impact Impact Significance Significance C Loss/disturbance Low No significant impacts have been Not of previously identified and no significant residual significant unknown impacts will remain if the chance find archaeology procedure is implemented correctly in during the event of chance finds. construction
6.4.6. Utilities and Infrastructure
550. This section discusses the impacts of the Project on utilities and infrastructure during construction and operation of the Project and associated mitigation measures to be adopted.
Aspects of the Project that have the potential to cause impacts to Utilities and Infrastructure
Undertake earth-moving/excavation works that may inadvertently damage existing infrastructure Use existing infrastructure and utilities for construction camps and other temporary or permanent above ground facilities. Vehicle movements on access roads. Transport of materials and equipment.
Key Sensitivities
Utility consumers Road users
Potential Impacts
Pre-construction / Construction Phase
551. The main potential impacts during construction are as follows: Temporary loss or reduction in utility supply to consumers. Wear/degradation of road surface - by using local roads for access to the alignment, construction vehicles will cause wear of the surface. Traffic congestion and delays (road closures), particularly during movement of long or heavy loads.
Impact summary and assessment of significance
552. Table 64 provides an assessment of the significance of potential impacts to utilities and infrastructure before implementation of the proposed mitigation measures that are discussed in the rest of this section.
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Table 64: Potential Impacts to Utilities and Infrastructure Phase Potential Receptors Impact
No. of Receptors Affected No. of Receptors of Receptors Sensitivity of Concern Public Level Legal Exceeding of Risk Threshold Magnitude Timeframe Spatial Scale Consequence Probability Significance C Temporary Local M M L - MOD ST SMALL LOW POSS L loss of utility community / supply businesses C Wear / Local Road L M L - MOD ST INTER MED POSS L degradation of Users road surface C Road Local Road M M L - MOD L/F SMALL LOW POSS L congestion / Users delays Key: H: High / M: Medium / L: Low / MAJ: Major / MOD: Moderate / MIN: Minimum / H/F: High Frequency / M/F: Low Frequency / L/F: Low Frequency / LT: Long term / MT: Medium Term / ST: Short term / MED: Medium / DEF: Definitely / POSS: Possible: / UNLIKE: Unlikely. Cells shaded in blue are positive impacts.
Mitigation and Management Measures
Pre-Construction / Construction Phase
553. The EPC Contractor will be responsible for preparing and implementing his Traffic Management Plan (TMP) which will be approved by both the PIC and the relevant regulatory authority in Uzbekistan for the control of traffic (C-SEMP-05).
554. In addition, the EPC Contractor will: Provide information to the public about the scope and schedule of construction activities and expected disruptions and access restrictions at least 72 hours before the disruptions (C-IU-04); Allow for adequate traffic flow around construction areas via diversions or temporary access roads (C-IU-05); If temporary access roads are to be constructed with a gravel surface, they will be routinely watered by the EPC Contractor during dry weather to reduce dust impacts (C-IU-06); Provide adequate traffic signs, appropriate lighting, well-designed traffic safety signs, barriers and flag persons for traffic control (C-IU-07); and The authorities will be notified when oversize heavy loads need to be transported and the loads will be escorted by the Project (C-IU-08).
555. Regarding utilities, during construction all electricity and gas supply networks in the Project area will be kept operational, particularly during the winter months (C-IU-09). Some lines may require temporary relocation during the construction phase and as such the EPC Contractor will be responsible for liaising with the relevant utilities operators to ensure they remain operational (C-IU-10). Should utilities need relocating in a different location the EPC Contractor will consult with the relevant utilities and local community to ensure that there is no change in supply as a result of these changes (C-IU-11).
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Residual Impacts
Table 65: Utilities and Infrastructure Residual Impacts Phase Potential Potential Residual Impact Residual Impact Impact Impact Significance Significance C Temporary Low No significant impacts have been Not loss of utility identified. Additional mitigation measures significant supply will ensure impacts remain of low C Wear / Low significance. Not degradation of significant road surface C Road Low Not congestion / significant delays
6.4.7. Workers’ Rights and Occupational Health and Safety
556. This section discusses the impacts of the Project on workers’ rights and occupational health and safety during construction and operation of the Project and associated mitigation measures to be adopted.
Aspects of the Project that have the potential to cause OHS issues
557. The main Project-related activities that may result in OHS issues are: Accidents involving the use of heavy equipment. Accidents involving working at height. Accidents involving live power lines and equipment. Accidents involving construction vehicles. Accidents due to lack of, or poor application of, personal protective equipment (PPE). Poor sanitary conditions at camps and work sites. Lack of first aid and medical facilities. Exposure to EMF.
558. Workers’ rights including occupational health and safety need to be considered to avoid accidents and injuries, loss of man-hours, labor abuses and to ensure fair treatment, remuneration and working and living conditions. These issues need to be considered not only for workers who are directly employed by the Project but also sub-contractors.
Potential Impacts
Construction Phase
559. The Project is expected create at least 200 direct employment opportunities during the peak of the construction period, the duration of which is currently unknown. The majority of workers will be engaged by the EPC Contractor and will consist of an unskilled, semi-skilled to skilled workforce. During the operational phase maintenance works will be undertaken by existing NEGU staff. The substation will be staffed by approximately ten NEGU staff working in shifts, and four security guards.
560. The expected impacts on worker rights and H&S as a result of construction, activities and Project operation are as follows: Risk to workers H&S due to hazardous construction activities; and Violation of workers’ rights.
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561. Construction activities will involve the operation of heavy equipment and trucks, working at height, construction traffic, use of electric devices, handling of hazardous materials and other hazardous activities. Due to the nature of the activities being undertaken during construction, worker H&S is a key risk with the potential for accidents that may result in injuries and fatalities as well as lost man-hours.
Operational Phase
562. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and other US government agencies do not consider EMF a proven health hazard.38 However, according to the WBG electric utility workers typically have a higher exposure to EMF than the general public due to working in proximity to electric power lines.39
563. Working with live equipment during maintenance of the line and operation of the substation also involves safety risks specifically relating to working at height and electrocution. Issues relating to working with SF6 are discussed above under the heading of air quality.
Impact summary and assessment of significance
564. Table 66 provides an assessment of the significance of potential OHS impacts before implementation of the proposed mitigation measures that are discussed in the rest of this section. Table 66: Potential Workers Rights and OHS Impacts Phase Potential Receptors Impact
No. of Receptors AffectedNo. of Receptors Sensitivity of Receptors of Concern Public Level Legal of Risk Exceeding Threshold Magnitude Timeframe Spatial Scale Consequence Probability Significance C Accidents Contractors M M L M MOD ST SMALL MED POSS M involving staff / sub- workers contractors C Workers’ rights Contractors M L L L MIN ST SMALL LOW POSS L ignored. staff / sub- contractors
O Health and NEGU Staff M M L M MOD LF SMALL MED POSS M Safety of Workers Key: H: High / M: Medium / L: Low / MAJ: Major / MOD: Moderate / MIN: Minimum / H/F: High Frequency / M/F: Low Frequency / L/F: Low Frequency / LT: Long term / MT: Medium Term / ST: Short term / MED: Medium / DEF: Definitely / POSS: Possible: / UNLIKE: Unlikely. Cells shaded in blue are positive impacts.
Mitigation and Management Measures
Pre-construction / Construction Phase
565. Occupational Health and Safety - An Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Plan will be prepared by the EPC Contractor to manage worker safety (C-SEMP-06). The OHS
38 https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/96-129/default.html 39 WBG EHS Guidelines. Electric Power Transmission and Distribution. 2007.
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Plan will include a specific section relating to Emergency Response Procedures. The EPC Contractor shall ensure that the OHS plan is strictly implemented through his Health and Safety Officer.
566. In addition, the EPC Contractor will provide a series of safety training courses and meetings as follows: Initial Safety Induction Course: All workmen will be required to attend a safety induction course before they are allowed access to the work site (C-OHS-01). Periodic Safety Training Courses: Periodic safety course will be conducted not less than once every two months (C-OHS-02). All EPC Contractor (and any sub-contractor) employees will be required to participate in relevant training courses appropriate to the nature, scale and duration of the works. Training courses for all workmen on the Site and at all levels of supervision and management. A list of training participants names and time- stamped photographic evidence of the training will be provided by the EPC Contractor to the PIC for his records. Safety Meetings: Regular safety meetings will be conducted on a monthly basis (C-OHS- 03). The PIC will be notified of all safety meetings in advance. The PIC may attend in person or by representative at his discretion. The minutes of all safety meetings will be taken and sent to the PIC within seven (7) days of the meeting and will include a list of participants names and time-stamped photographic evidence of the training.
567. The EPC Contractor will regularly inspect, test and maintain all safety equipment (including firefighting equipment), scaffolds, guardrails, working platforms, hoists, ladders and other means of access, lifting, lighting, signing and guarding equipment (C-OHS-04). Lights and signs will be kept clear of obstructions and legible to read (C-OHS-05). Equipment, which is damaged, dirty, incorrectly positioned or not in working order, will be repaired or replaced immediately by the EPC Contractor (C-OHS-06).
568. Workers will be provided (before they commence works) with of appropriate PPE suitable for electrical work such as safety boots, harnesses, helmets, gloves, protective clothes, goggles, and ear protection at no cost to the workers (C-OHS-07).
569. In addition to the above, the following general OHS measures shall be implemented by the EPC Contractor: All construction plant and equipment used on or around the Site will be fitted with appropriate safety devices (C-OHS-08). These will include but not be limited to: o Effective safety catches for crane hooks and other lifting devices, and o Functioning automatic warning devices and, where applicable, an up-to-date test certificate, for cranes and hoists. Zones with noise level above 80 dBA must be marked with safety signs and appropriate PPE must be worn by workers (C-OHS-09). Portable toilet facilities for workers at road work sites will be provided (C-OHS-10). Fencing on all areas of excavation greater than 2 m deep will be installed along with warning signs (C-OHS-11). Ensure sufficient fresh air supply to confined workspaces (C-OHS-12). Keep air inlet filters clean and free of dust and microorganisms (C-OHS-13). Ensure reversing signals are installed on all construction vehicles (C-OHS-14). Implement fall prevention and protection measures whenever a worker is exposed to the hazard of falling more than two meters, falling into operating machinery or through an opening in a work surface (C-OHS-15). Note: fall prevention/protection measures may include installation of guardrails with mid-rails and toe boards at the edge of any fall hazard area, proper use of ladders and scaffolds by trained employees, use of fall prevention devices, including safety belt and lanyard travel limiting devices to prevent access to fall hazard, fall protection devices such as full body harnesses, etc.
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Mark the areas where risk of injuries from falling objects exist with rope or flagging to minimize risks and injuries (C-OHS-16). Provide spotters. Employ flag persons to control traffic when construction equipment is entering or leaving the work area (C-OHS-17). A suitably staffed and equipped health clinic for all workers is to be provided on site (C- OHS-18). First aid kits (compliant with OSHA standard 1910.266 App. A) will be provided at all work sites (C-OHS-19).
570. The Contractor shall keep a log of both training records and safety incidents including near misses (C-OHS-20).
571. The following specific mitigation measures for OHS, based on WBG guidelines shall be implemented:
572. Live Power Lines - Workers may be exposed to occupational hazards from contact with live power lines during construction, maintenance, and operation activities. Prevention and control measures associated with live power lines include: Only allowing trained and certified workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical equipment (C-OHS-21); Deactivating and properly grounding live power distribution lines before work is performed on, or in close proximity, to the lines (C-OHS-22); Ensuring that live-wire work is conducted by trained workers with strict adherence to specific safety and insulation standards. Qualified or trained employees working on transmission or distribution systems should be able to achieve the following: i. Distinguish live parts from other parts of the electrical system ii. Determine the voltage of live parts iii. Understand the minimum approach distances outlined for specific live line voltages iv. Ensure proper use of special safety equipment and procedures when working near or on exposed energized parts of an electrical system (C-OHS-23); Workers should not approach an exposed energized or conductive part even if properly trained unless: i. The worker is properly insulated from the energized part with gloves or other approved insulation; or, ii. The energized part is properly insulated from the worker and any other conductive object; or, the worker is properly isolated and insulated from any other conductive object (live-line work) (C-OHS-24); Where maintenance and operation are required within minimum setback distances, specific training, safety measures, personal safety devices, and other precautions should be defined in an OHS safety plan (C-OHS-25).
573. Working at Height and on Poles and Structures - Workers may be exposed to occupational hazards when working at elevation during construction, maintenance, and operation activities. Prevention and control measures for working at height include: Testing structures for integrity prior to undertaking work (C-OHS-26); Implementation of a fall protection program that includes training in climbing techniques and use of fall protection measures; inspection, maintenance, and replacement of fall protection equipment; and rescue of fall-arrested workers, among others (C-OHS-27); Establishment of criteria for use of 100% fall protection (typically when working over 2 meters above the working surface, but sometimes extended to 7 meters, depending on the activity). The fall protection system should be appropriate for the tower structure and necessary movements, including ascent, descent, and moving from point to point (C-OHS- 28);
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Installation of fixtures on tower components to facilitate the use of fall protection systems (C-OHS-29); Provision of an adequate work-positioning device system for workers. Connectors on positioning systems should be compatible with the tower components to which they are attached (C-OHS-30); Hoisting equipment should be properly rated and maintained, and hoist operators properly trained (C-OHS-31); Safety belts should be of not less than 16 millimeters (mm) (5/8 inch) two-in-one nylon or material of equivalent strength. Rope safety belts should be replaced before signs of aging or fraying of fibers become evident (C-OHS-32); When operating power tools at height, workers should use a second (backup) safety strap; Signs and other obstructions should be removed from poles or structures prior to undertaking work (C-OHS-33); and An approved tool bag should be used for raising or lowering tools or materials to workers on structures (C-OHS-34).
574. Workers’ Rights - Regarding workers’ rights, the development of the Project the EPC Contractor shall: Set targets for local employment based on initial assessment of the labor market for unskilled and semi-skilled work force (C-OHS-36). For unskilled the EPC Contractor shall use a ‘ballot’ system to ensure that employment is fair and not weighted to connected people for unskilled roles. Repatriation of locals through recruitment measures will use online resources (C-OHS-37). Provisions in the EPC Contractors contract are to include as far as practicable items to address the collective bargaining, retrenchment, worker accommodation and non- employee worker gaps, to ensure that ILO and Lender requirements are met (C-OHS-38). At a minimum, the EPC Contractor shall ensure the following measures are followed: o The development and implementation by the EPC Contractor of Human resources policies to hire, train, assess, and reward the project workforce. These policies should prevent any form of discrimination in the workplace and ensure that all employees are treated fairly and equally. o Policies should exclude the use of child or forced labor in the project, and that national and international requirements for non-employee workers and supply chain workers are also reflected in these policies. o A grievance mechanism for workers will need to be provided for the workforce to be able to raise reasonable workplace concerns. The EPC Contractor will inform the workers of the grievance mechanism at the time of hiring and make it easily accessible to them. o The workers will additionally not be restricted from joining or forming workers organizations or from bargaining collectively, and the EPC Contractor will not discriminate or retaliate against workers who form or join collectives or bargain collectively. o Prepare a retrenchment plan, with the aim of reducing the impacts of cessation of employment contracts including for example and as appropriate, the implementation of a transparent retrenchment process and mechanisms of consultation with the workforce. The Contractor will explain the temporary nature of jobs during the recruitment process and explain to workers the need to prepare for losing jobs and to manage their income wisely while employed.
575. All employees will receive at least the minimum wage as defined by Uzbek legislation (C-OHS-39). All workers will have contracts describing their job description and conditions of work and will have the contents explained to them (C-OHS-40).
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576. The EPC Contractor will hire a team of Health and Safety Specialists to implement and manage the tasks listed above.
577. Sub-Contractors - All Project sub-contractors will be supplied with copies of the SEMP (C-OHS-41). Provisions will be incorporated into all sub-contracts to ensure the compliance with the SEMP at all tiers of the sub-contracting (C-OHS-42). All subcontractors will be required to appoint a safety representative who will be available on the Site throughout the operational period of the respective sub-contract unless the PICs approval to the contrary is given in writing (C-OHS-43). In the event of the PICs approval being given, the PIC, without prejudice to their other duties and responsibilities, will ensure, as far as is practically possible, that employees of sub-contractors of all tiers are conversant with appropriate parts of the SEMP. To implement the above items the EPC Contractor will designate a qualified environmental, health and safety personnel (C-OHS-44).
578. Regarding COVID-19, the EPC Contractor will be responsible for following the Presidential Order on this matter. In addition, the EPC Contractor will: COVID-19 appropriate PPE (C-OHS-45) Provision of health clinic staffed full time at construction camps (C-OHS-46) Handwashing facilities and sanitizers (C-OHS-47) Quarantine accommodation (C-OHS-48)
Operational Phase 579. EMF - Electric utility workers typically have a higher exposure to EMF than the general public due to working in proximity to electric power lines. Occupational EMF exposure will be prevented or minimized through the preparation and implementation of an EMF safety program based on WBG guideline (O-OHS-01) including the following components: Identification of potential exposure levels in the workplace, including surveys of exposure levels in new projects and the use of personal monitors during working activities; Training of workers in the identification of occupational EMF levels and hazards; Establishment and identification of safety zones to differentiate between work areas with expected elevated EMF levels compared to those acceptable for public exposure, limiting access to properly trained workers; Implementation of action plans to address potential or confirmed exposure levels that exceed reference occupational exposure levels developed by international organizations such as the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP), and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). Personal exposure monitoring equipment should be set to warn of exposure levels that are below occupational exposure reference levels (e.g. 50%). Action plans to address occupational exposure may include limiting exposure time through work rotation, increasing the distance between the source and the worker, when feasible, or the use of shielding materials.
580. All other occupational health and safety will be managed according to national regulations during the operational phase of the Project (O-OHS-02). However, it is recommended that a long-term program of OHS training by International OHS specialists is provided to NEGU to help strengthen their OHS knowledge and procedures (O-OHS-03).
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Residual Impacts
Table 67: OHS Residual Impacts Phase Potential Potential Residual Impact Residual Impact Impact Impact Significance Significance C Accidents Medium Inclusion of specific mitigation measures Not involving recommended by the WBG for significant workers transmission line projects as well as the requirements for preparation and implementation of an OHS plan, training of staff and provision of health and safety specialist on the EPC Contractors team should ensure that no significant residual OHS impacts remain during the construction phase. In addition, the EPC Contractor will be responsible for following all of the relevant national health and safety standards. C Workers’ Low Impact significance is considered to be Not rights ignored. low. Residual impacts will be low. significant O Accidents Medium Mitigation measures proposed should Low involving help reduce the potential for accidents to workers occur. However, based on the experience of the Consultants preparing this Project IEE, accidents cannot be completely ruled out during the lifecycle of the Project. A training program will help NEGU in the longer term.
6.4.8. Community Health and Safety
581. This section discusses the impacts of the Project on community health and safety during construction and operation of the Project and associated mitigation measures to be adopted.
Aspects of the Project that have the potential to cause impacts to community health and safety
582. The main Project-related activities that may result in impacts to community safety and security are: Increased vehicle movements, especially heavy goods vehicles and small light utility vehicles. Presence of construction equipment unfamiliar to local people. Accidental spillages of chemicals. Behavior of security personnel. Presence of high voltage lines in settlements.
583. The main Project-related activities that may result in impacts to community health are: Introduction of non-local workers, almost entirely males, to certain localities. Provision of early works accommodation and construction camps for these workers with operating rules that allow for interaction between workers and local people. Storage and handling of food and drinks in accommodation/camps. Solid and liquid waste disposal. Electromagnetic fields (EMF).
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Key Sensitivities
584. In general, the alignment does not interfere with residential areas. However, several settlements maybe affected by construction and operation of the line: Shirin Bayaut Yangier
585. There are no community receptors within 3km of the substation.
Potential Impacts
Construction Phase
586. The Project has the potential to increase the threats to community safety and security during the construction phase. The key types of impacts are likely to be: Potential conflict between security personnel and local community members resulting in injuries. Increased hazards (e.g. open excavations) and increased risk of accidents. Increased risk of road/traffic accidents causing injuries or fatalities. Project activities will result in increased traffic flows on certain roads that are used by local residents (e.g. where such roads are used as access routes).
587. The most likely potential impacts on community health in the construction phase are: Increase in disease vectors such as rodents (if food/drink is not stored properly and solid/liquid wastes are not managed adequately) with accompanying increased incidence of vector-borne diseases. Increased risk of enhanced incidences of communicable diseases arising from interaction between workers living in the construction camps with local people. With potentially a peak of 200 people (mostly men) living in construction camps there will be a risk of communicable diseases (e.g. COVID-19, TB, and sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV/AIDS) passing through the workforce and possibly into the community. Increased risk of water-borne diseases if liquid and solid waste management is not implemented effectively.
Operational Phase
588. Due to the location and presence of security staff and security perimeter fencing, no operational phase impacts are anticipated relating to the substation.
589. EMF - Based on a recent in-depth review of the scientific literature, the World Health Organization (WHO) concluded that current evidence does not confirm the existence of any health consequences from exposure to low level electromagnetic fields. 40 However, to be prudent, this issue has been considered further as part of this IEE.
590. In general, the alignment passes through unoccupied agricultural land for almost all of its length. However, the current alignment proposed by NEGU does pass over residential properties in Shirin at the start point of the alignment, next to Syrdarya TPP.
40 https://www.who.int/peh-emf/about/WhatisEMF/en/index1.html
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591. The potentially affected properties in this location have been identified by the draft Project LARP. Property AH3 will be demolished to make way for the double circuit towers and lines. The plot of the AH1 is located close to the Project RoW but there are no dwelling structures within the 25m safety zone. AH4 has constructed a foundation for a house several years ago. According to the norms the construction for living purposes cannot proceed, because the building will be located in the 25m safety zone. However, the currently occupied house on the property will not be affected.
592. Accordingly, no properties within the Project corridor are anticipated to be affected by EMF. Figure 39: Affected Plots
Source: Draft LARP, 2020
593. Infectious Disease - Regarding infectious disease and specifically COVID-19, the GOU have created a Special Republican Commission on preparation of the Programme of measures to prevent the introduction and spread of coronavirus in the Republic of Uzbekistan (Commission) in accordance with ORDER President of Uzbekistan (On the formation of a special republican commission to prepare a program of measures to prevent the import and spread of a new type of coronavirus in the Republic of Uzbekistan dated January 29, 2020, № Р-5537).
Impact summary and assessment of significance
594. Table 68 provides an assessment of the significance of potential impacts to community health and safety before implementation of the proposed mitigation measures that are discussed in the rest of this section.
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Table 68: Potential Community Health and Safety Impacts Phase Potential Receptors Impact
No. of Receptors Affected No. of Receptors of Receptors Sensitivity of Concern Public Level Legal Exceeding of Risk Threshold Magnitude Timeframe Spatial Scale Consequence Probability Significance C Accidents at Local L M M - MOD ST SMALL LOW UN L work sites community / Livestock C Accidents Local M M H - HIGH ST SMALL MED UN M involving community / construction Livestock vehicles C Exposure to Local L M L M MOD ST SMALL LOW UN L potentially community hazardous materials / waste C STDs Local L M L - MOD ST SMALL LOW POSS L community / Livestock C Spread of Contractors M H H - MAJ ST INTER MED POSS M Infectious staff / sub- Disease contractors O Accidents at Local L M L - MOD LT SMALL LOW UN L Project sites community Key: H: High / M: Medium / L: Low / MAJ: Major / MOD: Moderate / MIN: Minimum / H/F: High Frequency / M/F: Low Frequency / L/F: Low Frequency / LT: Long term / MT: Medium Term / ST: Short term / MED: Medium / DEF: Definitely / POSS: Possible: / UNLIKE: Unlikely. Cells shaded in blue are positive impacts.
Mitigation and Management Measures
Design Phase
595. EMF – The Project will respect all national safety protection zone regulations, including those for EMF (D-CHS-01).
Pre-construction / Construction Phase
596. Management Planning – The EPC Contractor will, as part of his Specific Environmental Management Plan (SEMP), prepare and implement a Community Health and Safety Plan (C-SEMP-07).
597. The EPC Contractor will be required to implement the Grievance Procedure provided in Section 9.4 Grievance Redress Mechanism, to provide opportunity for local residents to raise concerns (C-CHS-03).
598. Standards and Safety Codes - The EPC Contractor shall ensure that all Project infrastructure are constructed in accordance with national safety codes. This will ensure that residential properties are protected from any potential accident at any of the Project sites (C- CHS-04). This shall include: Use signs, barriers (e.g. locks on doors, use of gates, use of steel posts surrounding transmission towers, particularly in urban areas);
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Grounding conducting objects (e.g. fences or other metallic structures) installed near power lines, to prevent shock.
599. Community Liaison - The Project will review measures to mitigate community health and safety impacts regularly and will consult with local communities every six months, informing them on the status of implementation and results, and discussing any changes needed to the Pollution Prevention Plan or the Community Health and Safety Plan in advance of proposed changes (C-CHS-06). The EPC Contractors Environmental and Social Officer will participate in, or deliver safety awareness training to, local children and their parents and/or their teachers (C-CHS-07). Particular emphasis will be placed on talking to children and explaining the dangers of construction sites and open excavations. Tower worksites and any additional temporary workspaces will be surveyed and set out (i.e. marked out and, where necessary, fenced off). The contractor will be required to keep within the designated footprint (C-CHS-08). Construction traffic warning signs will be positioned at road crossings and other appropriate locations as determined by the Project, for example along access routes before they are used by construction traffic (C-CHS-09).
600. Risk of accident to local people and livestock particularly from traffic A strict Project speed limit of 30km/hr will be enforced for Project vehicles using unmade tracks (C-CHS-10). Temporary traffic control measures will be employed at road crossings and junctions (flagmen, temporary traffic lights) where a safety risk assessment has identified traffic control measures will reduce the risk of traffic accidents (C-CHS-11). Random drug and alcohol testing of the workforce will be conducted, recorded and audited regularly (C-CHS-12). At sensitive locations where traffic will be using local roads, and particularly where schools and markets are close to the road, awareness of safety issues will be raised through village meetings and classroom lessons (C-CHS-13). Temporary traffic control (e.g. flagmen) and signs will be provided where necessary to improve safety and provide directions (C-CHS-14). Where traffic is diverted around crossings, traffic control or careful selection of the exit from the working areas will be provided with the aim of ensuring vehicles join the road in a safe manner (C-CHS-15). Night-time driving will be by exception only, as approved by the PIC, to minimize driving risk and disturbance to communities (C-CHS-16). People will be actively discouraged from using Project access roads unless deemed necessary to reach homes or other important sites (through use of signage, public education, leaflets etc.) (C-CHS-17). Vehicle movements will be restricted to defined access routes and demarcated working areas (unless in the event of an emergency) (C-CHS-18).
601. Risk of conflict between community members and security personnel leading to injury The Project will implement the ‘Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights’ (C- CHS-19). During construction, due diligence will be applied to selection of security providers, rules of engagement will be devised, and training provided to all personnel. Performance will be monitored and audited periodically (C-CHS-20).
602. Sexually transmitted Disease A worker education and awareness program regarding the risks and prevention measures associated with STDs including HIV/AIDS and other communicable diseases (e.g. TB) will be implemented (C-CHS-21).
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The Project will make information on communicable diseases and STDs available to communities’ close to the camps (C-CHS-22).
603. Infectious Disease The EPC Contractor will be responsible for implementing and following the requirements of the afore mentioned Presidential Order on COVID-19 along with the measures provided above under OHS.
Operational Phase 604. During the operational phase NEGU shall provide education / public outreach to prevent public contact with potentially dangerous equipment (O-CHS-01).
Residual Impacts
Table 69: Community Health and Safety Residual Impacts Phase Potential Potential Residual Impact Residual Impact Impact Impact Significance Significance C Accidents at Low The distance of local population from the Not work sites site means than potential impact significant significance is low. No significant residual impacts identified. C Accidents Low No significant residual impacts identified. Not involving significant construction vehicles C Exposure to Low The distance of local population from the Not potentially site means than potential impact significant hazardous significance is low. No significant materials / residual impacts identified. waste C Exposure to Low The distance of local population from the Not contaminated site means than potential impact significant water significance is low. No significant residual impacts identified. C STDs Low No significant residual impacts identified. Not significant C Spread of Medium The EPC Contractor will be responsible Not Infectious for following GoU guidelines relating to significant Disease infectious diseases such as COVID-19. This should limit the potential for such diseases to impact significantly upon workers. O Accidents at Low The Project will be designed to ensure Not Project sites that all relevant safety codes are used. significant No significant residual impacts identified. O Poor Low No significant impacts have been Not management identified and no residual impacts are significant of hazardous anticipated liquids and waste materials
6.5. Cumulative, Transboundary and Induced Impacts
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6.5.1. Cumulative Impacts
605. No other infrastructure projects have been identified within the vicinity of the Project that may result in significant cumulative impacts, e.g. the rehabilitation of the road network in the Project area.
6.5.2. Transboundary Impacts
606. No transboundary impacts are anticipated.
6.5.3. Induced Impacts
607. The aim of the Project is to increase power supply to Jizzak region in order to stimulate development of the region. No specific plans have been provided indicating what type of developments are planned or their locations, however, it is assumed that development could include industrial, commercial and residential developments. All of these development types could have socio-environmental impacts if they are not planned without due consideration. The types of impacts that could occur would vary considerably with the type and scale of planned developments, and as such any assessment of impacts at this stage would be guess work that would add little value to this assessment.
608. What is important is to ensure that in the future any developments that arise from the power supply do not result in significant pollution, or social impacts. It is therefore recommended that NEGU, in association with Jizzak Regional Administration prepare a development plan outlining the types of developments that are likely to be developed in the region and their potential locations. This plan can then be discussed with ADB and recommendations can be put forward regarding any improvements to the plan to ensure that future planned activities are sustainable, meeting both economic and socio-environmental goals of the region and the country as a whole.
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7. Stakeholder Engagement, Information Disclosure and Grievance Mechanism
7.1. Public Consultation Requirements
609. According to the ADB Safeguard Policy Statement (2009): “The borrower/client will carry out meaningful consultation with affected people and other concerned stakeholders, including civil society, and facilitate their informed participation. Meaningful consultation is a process that: (i) Begins early in the project preparation stage and is carried out on an ongoing basis throughout the project cycle; (ii) Provides timely disclosure of relevant and adequate information that is understandable and readily accessible to affected people; (iii) Is undertaken in an atmosphere free of intimidation or coercion; (iv) Is gender inclusive and responsive, and tailored to the needs of disadvantaged and vulnerable groups; and (v) Enables the incorporation of all relevant views of affected people and other stakeholders into decision making, such as project design, mitigation measures, the sharing of development benefits and opportunities, and implementation issues. Consultation will be carried out in a manner commensurate with the impacts on affected communities. The consultation process and its results are to be documented and reflected in the environmental assessment report.”
7.2. Stakeholder Engagement Activities
7.2.1. General Principles
610. Stakeholder engagement has been undertaken throughout the development of the Project, with the view to determining and responding to the views of interested and parties potentially affected by the Project throughout the life of the Project, and ensure open and transparent, two-way communication between NEGU and stakeholders. The approach to engagement seeks to meet both national and international requirements.
611. The following general principles will govern stakeholder engagement activities: The content of documents for public comment will provide accessible and adequate information on the Project, and not create undue fears (regarding potential negative impacts) or expectations (regarding potential positive impacts such as job creation, etc.); The information will be disclosed in the local language(s) where needed and in a manner that is accessible and culturally appropriate, taking into account any vulnerable people; and Efforts will be made to explain not only the proposed project and IEE process, but also applicable national laws and legislations, international principles and standards and how NEGU will address compliance.
7.2.2. Stakeholder Engagement Undertaken to Date
612. Four stakeholder engagement events have been held during January and February 2020. The events were organized by NEGU with support from ADB and consulting firms. They included public meetings and focus group discussions.
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613. These events discussed the draft findings of the IEE report, the draft LARP and gathered feedback to refine the IEE before its finalization and final disclosure.
Table 70: Summary of Stakeholder Engagement Events (28 January and 26-27 February 2020) № Type of Date Location Stakeholder № event and Group participants topic 1 Meeting with January Mukhtar Ovul village, Khavast Local community 6 the AHs who 28, 2020 district, Syrdarya region will be affected 2 Meeting with February Mukhtar Ovul village, Khavast Local community 10 the AHs who 26, 2020 district, Syrdarya region will be affected 3 Public February Yangier district khokimiyat of Local community 35-40 consultation 26, 2020 Syrdarya region 4 Public February Jizzak regional department of Local community 40-50 consultation 27, 2020 NEGU, Jizzak city
614. Five women participated in the meetings. No information was provided regarding the status of the attendees as ‘vulnerable’ people. Error! Reference source not found. summarizes the findings of the environmental meetings which were attended. Attendance sheets of the meetings as well as photos of each event, can be found in Appendix C.
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Table 4.2. Key Issues Addressed During the Consultation № Key questions raised Initial clarification / answers Mitigation Measures in References to Response to Comments mitigating measures 1 On the line of the project HV is located In accordance with paragraphs 14 and 15 of Pruning, replanting and None Yangier nursery of timber vegetation. RCM №93 of 17.05.2010 is defined: "If the felling of trees will be carried On the territory of the nursery are power grid facilities pass through forests, out only within the sanitary already located towers of existing pruning of trees growing in the vicinity of wires, protection zone of the power lines. During the construction produced by the company operating the power alignment. The trees will be of the new route will trees be felled to grid facilities. If the power grid facilities pass trimmed or replanted in install new towers? through parks, gardens and other perennial agreement with the plantations, the trees shall be felled by the organization responsible for company operating the power grid facilities, and this area. with the mutual consent of the parties - by the organization in charge of these plantations, or by individuals - by the owners of gardens and other perennial plantations in the order determined by the company operating the power grid facilities. Cuttings are made by the owners of power grid facilities according to the conditions of forestry organizations. Owners of power grid facilities who have violated the rules of cutting plantations (Annex 2 to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan №506 dated November 22, 1999) are responsible for this in the order established by the legislation. In order to prevent emergency cases at power grid facilities it is allowed to cut down individual trees in the forest areas adjacent to the route of these power grid facilities with the permission of the organization in charge of these plantations. 2 The distance between the HV towers The construction of tower lines is based on None required, other than None is too large, the wires are very saggy. standards. following national standards. There was an accident in 2019. A young man who worked on a combine In accordance with RCM №93 of 17.05.2010, in harvester died of an electric shock. the presence of power grid facilities on sites Farmers work 4 seasons a year. We allocated for industrial and other construction,
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№ Key questions raised Initial clarification / answers Mitigation Measures in References to Response to Comments mitigating measures always carry out sowing work under or as well as for agricultural purposes, the around the HV line. This poses a organizations that received the mentioned sites serious threat to the workers' lives. are obliged to coordinate their use with the Can't we reduce the distance between respective owners of power grid facilities. the poles? In accordance with p.18 of RCM № 93 of 17.05.2010. "It is prohibited to carry out any kind of mountain, loading and unloading, bottom dredging, dredging, blasting, land reclamation works, planting and felling trees and shrubs, locating field messing facilities, setting up cattle pens, building wire fences, trellises for vineyards and orchards, as well as watering crops without written permission of the NEGU". 3 Heavy machinery will be passing The construction works are short-term and will A range of measures for C-SO-10, C- through the farmland during not be conducted during the sowing or topsoil should include in the SO-11, C-SO- construction works. As a result, the harvesting period. Entrance to the territory of IEE and contract including 12, C-SO-13, quality of land under the weight of agricultural lands will be carried out with the the requirement to consult machines will deteriorate. The land permission of the farm heads. with landowners before becomes very hard. What measures According to the contract with the EPC topsoil removal. will be taken to prevent land Contractor after the completion of construction degradation? works and installation of towers, the EPC Contractor is obliged to carry out reclamation of disturbed lands.
4 The local road will be damaged by Road condition surveys will be undertaken prior The project will use the C-IU-01, C-IU- construction vehicles; children could to the start of construction and all roads will be existing access roads for 02, C-IU-03, C- also be in accident with vehicles. returned to at least their previous condition after construction of the power IU-04, C-IU-05, completion of Project works. line. C-IU-06, C-IU- Undertake a road 07, C-IU-08 Traffic management plans and community condition survey before health and safety plans will be prepared and construction begins in implemented by the contractor to help reduce areas. the risk of accidents occurring. Before completion of the project, will repeat the survey to determine
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№ Key questions raised Initial clarification / answers Mitigation Measures in References to Response to Comments mitigating measures which, if any roads need to be repaired by the contractors. The contractor will repair roads to at least their pre- construction condition. In case the restoration is impossible in certain places, the nearest possible location shall be chosen and agreed with the affected groups of people. All deliveries shall follow pre-defined haul routes per the traffic management plan. 5 Farmers must be notified of the start The proposal is reflected in the protocol and will Provide advance notice to C-LU-02, C-LU- of the project, because they will start be submitted to NEGU. It would be desirable if harvest the crops and where 04 sowing wheat in September: this proposal was received from farmers in feasible, adjust the - the area of land affected, writing, indicating the terms of construction construction works shall not - terms of construction works. works, which will not cause damage to the exceed more than one crop The second proposal may be that farms. season at a particular stretch. contractors may not be familiar with the land structure. If construction workers are working in the winter, they may prevent the land from being washed out of salt, resulting in soil degradation and loss of crops. Therefore, the farmer present at the hearing suggests that the timing of the construction work should be agreed with the farmers on whose territory the HV line will be passed. 6 There are birds nesting along the HV A range of measures have been provided in the Maintaining 1.5 meter C-BIO-28, C- line. The presentation provided IEE, including measures to prevent (60-inch) spacing BIO-29, C-BIO- information on equipment to protect electrocution. between energized
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№ Key questions raised Initial clarification / answers Mitigation Measures in References to Response to Comments mitigating measures birds from the effects of HV lines. In components and 30, C-BIO-31, most cases, simple bird protection grounded hardware or, C-BIO-32, equipment, sometimes cannot where spacing is not provide protection for birds. It is feasible, covering necessary to install more modern bird energized parts and protection equipment to achieve good hardware. results. What type of protection Adaptive mitigation will equipment will be installed on a HV be included where line? identified as part of F- BAP surveys.
7 Can you tell or show which part of the The route will generally follow the design route None None agricultural land will be included? of the HV line. The representatives of the NEGU have a map from Goggle satellite, on which the route of the HV line is marked. At the end of the public consultations, the map was reviewed jointly with the farmers. 9 When will construction start in the At the moment, a project for the construction of Provide advance notice to C-LU-02, С-LU- project area? I think that informing and a HV line route and substation is being harvest the crops and where 03, C-LU-04 agreeing with farmers on the terms of developed. The development of all feasible, adjust the construction will reduce losses of documentation, including the execution of construction works shall not crops and income. documents for payment of compensations will exceed more than one crop be conducted approximately until November season at a particular stretch. 2020. We will be sure to notify all farmers in advance about the start of construction work. It should be noted that the construction work is planned to be carried out after the harvest.
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7.3. Information disclosure
615. In compliance with ADB's SPS (2009) the draft IEE will be provided for disclosure on the ADB and NEGU Website (in local language).
616. With regards to information disclosure, ADB is committed to working with NEGU to ensure that relevant information (whether positive or negative) about social and environmental safeguard issues is made available in a timely manner, in an accessible place, and in a form and language(s) understandable to affected people and to other stakeholders, including the general public, so they can provide meaningful inputs into project design and implementation.
7.4. Grievance Redress Mechanism
7.4.1. General
617. Grievance Redress Mechanisms (GRMs) are locally based, formalized way to accept, assess, and resolve community feedback or complaints. They provide predictable, transparent, and credible processes to all parties, resulting in outcomes that are relatively low cost, fair, and effective. They build on trust as an integral component and facilitate corrective action and pre-emptive engagement. GRMs also set out a timeframe in the resolution of complaints.41 The Project GRM will serve as a venue for receiving and addressing project- affected peoples’ concerns and grievances about environment, socio-economic, and land acquisition related impacts. It will address concerns promptly through an understandable and transparent process that is accessible to all members of the community, gender responsive and culturally appropriate. The overall approach of the GRM is to deal with grievances at a local level first in an efficient manner and escalate to the next level or higher level of authority if grievance cannot be resolved.
618. The ADB Accountability Mechanism (AM) provides an independent forum and process for people to voice and seek solutions to their problem as well as alleged non-compliance by ADB with its operational policies and procedures. As ADB adheres to early problem prevention and problem-solving, Project complaints and concerns should first be addressed promptly and effectively at the Project, through the GRM, and operational levels. The AM is the “last resort” process for dealing with problems and compliance issues that were not prevented or solved at GRM and operational levels.
619. The GRM should be established and operated in compliance with the Uzbek Regulations and ADB Policy requirements.
620. The ADB’s 2009 Safeguards Policy Statement42 requires the borrower/client to establish a mechanism that will receive and facilitate the resolution of affected persons’ concerns and grievances about physical and economic displacement and other Project impacts, paying particular attention to vulnerable groups.
621. Along with the ADB requirements on development of a grievance redress mechanism by the EA, as indicated above, grievance redress procedure in Uzbekistan is also regulated by the national legislation of Republic of Uzbekistan, in particular by the “Law on the order of submission of appeals of physical and legal entities” (#378, 03 December 2014). According to this regulation, the application or complaint shall be considered within fifteen days from the
41 World Bank. 2014. Global Review of Grievance Redress Mechanisms in World Bank Projects. Washington, DC. © World Bank. 42 ADB. 2009. Safeguards Policy Statement. Manila.
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622. The submission procedure for grievances and citizens’ applications was discussed during the public consultations in the project area and also agreed with the representatives of NEGU.
7.4.2. Existing complaint handling mechanism in Uzbekistan
623. The existing complaints handling mechanism in the country is governed by the relevant law, according to which complaints can be submitted to makhalla, village assembly of citizens and farmer councils.
624. The National law on the appeals of individuals and legal entities3 obliges state authorities to deal with requests and provides a clear framework to handle the case. This law has recently replaced previous law on the requests of citizens and gives the right for individuals and legal entities to file requests. The requests can be in the form of applications, proposals and complaints and submitted in three ways: oral, written and digital format.
625. Any citizen in Uzbekistan has several channels to air his/ her complaints.
Village (or Makhalla) level: o Physical visit to Makhalla Citizens’ Assembly Office to meet with Chair; o Call to President’s Virtual reception (tel. number is 1000 or 0-800-210-00-00) or send message to President’s Virtual reception online (www.pm.gov.uz); o Call to hotlines established at each district or regional Hokimiyats; o Send written complaint (letter) to district/regional Hokim/ line Ministry/President; o Attend meetings with district/regional Heads of Sectors on integrated socio- economic development of regions (4 sectors established in each district); o Attend meetings with the leadership of line ministries and agencies that have to regularly meet with citizens in rural areas. o If a citizen is not satisfied with the reply provided by Makhalla Chair, or he has received an incomplete response, the citizen can apply to the upper level, specifically to District Hokimiyats.
District level: o Physical visit to Hokimiyats on citizens reception days to meet with district Hokim or deputy Hokims. o Call to hotlines established in each Hokimiyats. o Physical visit to Public reception offices under President’s Virtual reception and established in each district nationwide. o Call to President’s Virtual reception (tel. number is 1000 or 0-800-210-00-00) or send message to President’s Virtual reception online (www.pm.gov.uz). o Send written complaint (letter) to district Hokim/ line Ministry/President. o Attend meetings with district/regional Heads of Sectors on integrated socio- economic development of regions (4 sectors established in each district). o Attend meetings with the leadership of line ministries and agencies that have to regularly meet with citizens in rural areas. o If a citizen is not satisfied with the reply provided at the district level, or he has received an incomplete response, the citizen can apply to the upper level, specifically to Regional Hokimiyats.
Regional level:
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o Physical visit to Hokimiyats on citizens reception days to meet with regional Hokim or deputy Hokims o Call to hotlines established in each Hokimiyats o Physical visit to Public reception offices under President’s Virtual reception and established in each regional center nationwide o Call to President’s Virtual reception (tel. number is 1000 or 0-800-210-00-00) or send message to President’s Virtual reception online (www.pm.gov.uz) o Send written complaint to a portal of the Ministry of Energy (http://cabinetpm2.gov.uz/) o Send written complaint (letter) to regional Hokim/ line Ministry/President o Attend meetings with regional Heads of Sectors on integrated socio-economic development of regions (4 sectors established in each district) o Attend meetings with the leadership of line ministries and agencies that have to regularly meet with citizens in rural areas.
7.4.3. Proposed project level GRM
626. The affected persons (APs) will be afforded all possible ways to express their dissatisfaction at the project implementation stage, if any. As part of the proposed grievance redress mechanism, the APs may appeal any decision, practice or activity related to environmental and social impacts.
627. The PMU will create a simple mechanism for handling and resolving complaints. The GRM provides a range of ways and methods for resolving complaints and conducting appeals processes. The main objective of the project complaints handling and resolution mechanism is the timely and convenient project level process for APs resolution of complaints received from them. However, the grievance redress mechanism does not prevent APs from accessing the country’s legal system at any stage of the grievance redress process. APs can submit complaints to the courts at any time and not only after using the GRM. The following is a brief description of the GRM process.
628. Level 1 (Mahalla/Rural Assembly). According to the grievance redress mechanism complaints can be submitted to the mahalla, rural gathering of citizens, the council of farmers or directly to IA. Mahalla/Rural gathering will try to resolve the complaint within 15 days. Unsolvable problems will be submitted to the contact person of the next level of the GRM process.
629. Level 2 (National Electric Networks of Jizzak region). National Electric Networks of Jizzak region (NENS) office Main Power Network [MPN] MPN will be the place to receive complaints, acting as the GRM. NENS will contact the mahalla and local organizations such as the rural gathering of citizens, the council of farmers of which AP is a member and will try to resolve the issue within 15 days.
630. Level 3 (Project Management Unit). The PMU will regularly (every week) and upon request, ask the NENS about complaints. Upon receipt of an unresolved complaint from the NENS, the PMU will immediately take the following actions: Inform the applicant within five days the status of the complaint resolution; Inform the ADB headquarters and representative office; It will create a complaints handling group including the Head of the PMU, representatives from NEGU, the district hokimiyats, the cadastre and land administration, the mahalla or rural community of residents and/or the farmers' association and/or women's associations.
631. The team will be led by a senior PMU staff member appointed to manage project complaints: The group will advise the plaintiff and collect information about the plaintiff's questions;
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The Panel will also engage independent appraisers (in the case of complaints in need of evaluation); All complaints will be examined within 15 days, and if additional information is needed, the consideration and resolution of the complaint will take a maximum of 30 days; If the complaint cannot be resolved by the project complaint review team, the PMU will inform ADB and the District Hokimiyats about this.
632. Level 4 (Regional Hokimiyats). If the complaint is not resolved within 30 days, the plaintiffs or their representatives can submit their complaint to the Regional Hokimiyats. The hokimiyat has 15 days to resolve the complaint.
633. The PMU will be responsible for registering complaints, taking steps to resolve the problem, recording the meetings, and preparing a report for each complaint. The report on the complaints process will be submitted to ADB through the quarterly report on the implementation of the project as well. The entire GRM process is a subject matter of the semi-annual resettlement monitoring reporting.
Figure 40: GRM Process
Level 1 (Mahalla/Rural Assembly).
Level 2 (National Electric Networks of Jizzak region).
Level 3 (Project Management Unit
Level 4 (Regional Hokimiyats).
7.4.4. Communication
634. Prior to start of site works, the Contractor shall: Communicate the GRM to communities in the project impact zone. Set-up and publicize a 24-hour hotline for complaints. Ensure that names and contact numbers of representatives of PMU, PIC and the EPC Contractor are placed on the notice boards outside the construction site.
635. The complaints resolution process was presented formally during the public consultations. The grievance redress mechanism will also be presented during routine community meetings in the Project area during the construction phase of the Project.
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8. Environmental Management Plan
8.1. Introduction
636. The EMP provides the overall Project environmental management framework. It provides summary information of the types of impacts, which are described in detail in Section 8. It also provides detailed information about the required mitigation and monitoring measures, their implementation arrangements reporting requirements. In addition, the approximate costs of the EMP are outlined.
8.2. Environmental Management Plans
637. The following tables provide the environmental mitigation and observational monitoring for the Project during the design, pre-construction / construction and operational phases.
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Table 71: Design Phase EMP Topic Impact / Issue Mitigation Commitment Applicable Project Management Implementation Monitoring Ref. # Standards / Best Plan Responsibility Responsibility Practice Hydrology Contamination D-HY-01 Ensure that no towers are located within 50m of ADB SPS (2009) N/A EPC Contractor PIC of surface water a surface water feature. Geohazards Earthquake D-GEO-01 Design towers and substation considering ADB SPS (2009) N/A EPC Contractor PIC damage earthquake loading standards. Landscape Visual impact of D-VIS-01 For the micro-siting of pylons, pylon structures ADB SPS (2009) N/A EPC Contractor PIC pylons should be located as far away as practical from residential dwellings D-VIS-02 Include visibility of the towers among the factors ADB SPS (2009) N/A EPC Contractor PIC considered during final tower positioning, including determining the proper balance between heights of towers and the number of towers Biodiversity Bird D-BIO-01 Maintaining 1.5 meter (60-inch) spacing between ADB SPS (2009) N/A EPC Contractor PIC Electrocution energized components and grounded hardware IFC Performance or, where spacing is not feasible, covering Standard 6 energized parts and hardware. Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Management of Living Natural Resources (2012) D-BIO-02 Nesting deterrents shall be placed on all towers. ADB SPS (2009) N/A EPC Contractor PIC The Contractor will consult with the Uzbek IFC Performance Society for the Protection of Birds (UzSPB) Standard 6 during the design phase so that the most suitable Biodiversity design measures are incorporated into the Conservation and Project for this species in this region Sustainable Management of Living Natural Resources (2012) Bird Collisions D-BIO-03 Provision of bird’s reflector on top of every tower. ADB SPS (2009) N/A EPC Contractor PIC IFC Performance Standard 6 Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Management of Living Natural Resources (2012) D-BIO-04 Provision of line marking devices for the last 45 ADB SPS (2009) N/A EPC Contractor PIC km of the alignment to avoid birds’ collision with IFC Performance transmission line. Standard 6 Biodiversity
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Topic Impact / Issue Mitigation Commitment Applicable Project Management Implementation Monitoring Ref. # Standards / Best Plan Responsibility Responsibility Practice Conservation and Sustainable Management of Living Natural Resources (2012) Sensitive D-BIO-05 Micro-alignment changes will be adopted where ADB SPS (2009) N/A EPC Contractor PIC Habitat and it is possible to avoid natural habitat and locate IFC Performance Designated towers on already disturbed sites. Standard 6 Sites Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Management of Living Natural Resources (2012) Community EMF D-CHS-01 The Project will respect all national safety ADB SPS (2009) N/A EPC Contractor PIC Health and protection zone regulations, including those for National Safety Safety EMF Codes
Table 72: Pre-construction / Construction Phase EMP Topic Impact / Issue Mitigation Commitment Applicable Project Management Implementation Monitoring Ref. # Standards / Best Plan Responsibility Responsibility Practice General SEMP and C-SEMP-01 The EPC Contractor will be responsible for ADB SPS (2009) SEMP EPC Contractor / PIC and PMU to Environmental Management preparing a Specific Environmental Prior to the start of review and approve Management Plans Management Plan. construction Plan / Prior to the start of construction C-SEMP-02 As part of his SEMP, the EPC Contractor will be ADB SPS (2009) Pollution EPC Contractor / PIC and PMU to responsible for preparing and implementing his Prevention IFC Performance Prior to the start of review and approve Pollution Prevention Plan. Plan Standard 3: construction Plan / Prior to the start
Resource Efficiency of construction and Pollution Prevention (2012) C-SEMP-03 Updating the F-BAP. ADB SPS (2009) F-BAP EPC Contractor ADB IFC Performance Standard 6 Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Management of
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Topic Impact / Issue Mitigation Commitment Applicable Project Management Implementation Monitoring Ref. # Standards / Best Plan Responsibility Responsibility Practice Economy Employment C-EEL-01 Targets for local recruitment from the local ADB SPS (2009) SEMP EPC Contractor / N/A Employment communities will be agreed with the EPC IFC Performance NEGU and Contractor and NEGU. Standard 2: Labor Livelihoods C-EEL-02 The Project will seek to manage employment and Working N/A NEGU N/A expectations by explaining the number and Conditions (2012) type of opportunities in advance to local communities via NEGU Safeguards Specialist. C-EEL-03 Applications for employment will only be SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake considered if submitted via the official routine monitoring application procedure. C-EEL-04 Recruitment procedures will be transparent, SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake public and non-discriminatory and open with routine monitoring respect to ethnicity, religion, sexuality, disability or gender. C-EEL-05 Clear job descriptions will be provided in SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake advance of recruitment and will explain the routine monitoring skills required for each post. C-EEL-06 Job vacancies will be advertised in the local SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake communities through appropriate and routine monitoring accessible media. C-EEL-07 Environmental considerations will be included N/A NEGU ADB in the Project procurement process.
Procurement C-EEL-09 Taking into account relevant commercial SEMP EPC Contractor N/A considerations as appropriate, the Project will seek to purchase goods and services from within Uzbekistan and will monitor such purchases. Staff conditions C-EEL-10 A Company policy limiting alcohol consumption SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake and Community in construction camps will be applied. routine monitoring Relations Occupational Health and Safety Plan C-EEL-11 An employee Code of Conduct will be SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake prepared and issued to all recruits and camp routine monitoring residents during the employee induction Code of process. Conduct
C-EEL-12 Review measures to mitigate community health SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to attend and safety impacts regularly, and consult meetings community leaders every six months, informing Pollution them on the status of implementation and Prevention results, and discussing any changes needed to Plan the Pollution Prevention Plan or the
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Topic Impact / Issue Mitigation Commitment Applicable Project Management Implementation Monitoring Ref. # Standards / Best Plan Responsibility Responsibility Practice Community Health and Safety Plan in Community advance of proposed changes. Health and Safety Plan
C-EEL-13 The Employee Code of Conduct will prohibit SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake the workforce from participating in illegal routine monitoring activities, including use of illegal drugs, bribery Code of and corruption or requesting or receiving gifts Conduct from communities. C-EEL-15 Workforce training will include a briefing on SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake camp rules and awareness of local social routine monitoring issues and sensitivities. C-EEL-16 No unauthorized access to, or use of, camp SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake facilities will be allowed. routine monitoring
C-EEL-17 No hunting, fishing and unauthorized gathering SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake of products (including plants and cultural routine monitoring heritage artefacts) by the workforce will be allowed. C-EEL-18 A range of recreational facilities will be provided SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake within the camps to reduce the need for finding routine monitoring recreation in the local community. Land Land acquisition C-LU-01 Implement the LARP before the ADB SPS (2009) LARP NEGU ADB Acquisition commencement of construction. and Impacts to C-LU-02 Provide advance notice to harvest the crops SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake Compensation Agricultural Land and where feasible, adjust the construction routine monitoring schedule harvest crops; construction works shall not exceed more than one crop season at a particular stretch. C-LU-03 Saving the top-soil and restoration of land will SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake be done by the EPC Contractor to previous use routine monitoring and farmers will be allowed to continue their cultivation post the construction. C-LU-04 Ensure continuous consultation with affected SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake households and residents; the schedule of the routine monitoring civil works shall be consulted with the farmers to schedule irrigation supply during the irrigation season Waste General C-WM-01 Construction sites, material storage yards, and ADB SPS (2009) SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake Management access roads will be kept in an orderly condition IFC Performance routine monitoring throughout the construction period. Standard 3: Waste Resource Efficiency Management Plan
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Topic Impact / Issue Mitigation Commitment Applicable Project Management Implementation Monitoring Ref. # Standards / Best Plan Responsibility Responsibility Practice C-WM-02 Refuse and trash will be removed from the sites and Pollution SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake and disposed of in an approved manner (e.g., Prevention (2012) routine monitoring in an approved landfill). The Law on Waste Waste No.362-II of April 5, Management 2002 Plan C-WM-03 In remote areas, trash and refuse could be SanPiN RUz No. SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake removed to a construction staging area and 0202-06. routine monitoring contained temporarily until such time as it could Waste Disposal Limit Waste be hauled to an approved site. Document (Oz RH Management 84.3.17: 2005. Plan C-WM-04 No open burning of construction trash will be Regulation SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake permitted. Document on routine monitoring Production and Waste consumption waste Management Plan C-WM-05 Contaminants such as oils, hydraulic fluids, SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake antifreeze and fuels will not be dumped on the routine monitoring ground, and all spills will be cleaned up. Waste Management Plan C-WM-08 Provide regular training of staff in waste SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake management issues. routine monitoring Waste Management Plan Recycling C-WM-06 Ensure that the waste hierarchy is followed SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake including prevention, minimization, reuse and routine monitoring recycling. Waste Management Plan C-WM-07 Ensure proper storage, maximum reuse and SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake recycling of waste and timely removal of routine monitoring unusable waste to agreed location according to Waste national waste management regulations. Management Plan C-WM-09 All recyclable waste (plastic, metal, paper, etc.) SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake will be sorted on source and sent for recycling routine monitoring where facilities for recycling of these materials Waste exist. Management Plan Liquid Waste C-WM-10 Provide septic tanks for the camp sites SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake servicing less than 150 employees. State routine monitoring authorized company to remove the liquid waste Waste regularly. Management Plan
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Topic Impact / Issue Mitigation Commitment Applicable Project Management Implementation Monitoring Ref. # Standards / Best Plan Responsibility Responsibility Practice C-WM-11 For larger sites, provide multiple septic tank SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake facilities, or package waste water treatment routine monitoring plants. Waste Management Plan Domestic and C-WM-12 Collect domestic waste in containers fitted with SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake Inert Waste lids to avoid attraction of scavengers, scattering routine monitoring around. Waste Management Plan C-WM-13 Remove domestic waste to the nearest landfill SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to review under agreement with state authorized waste contracts management companies. Waste Management Plan C-WM-14 Provide garbage bins and facilities within the SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake project site for temporary storage of domestic routine monitoring solid waste and construction waste. Waste Management Plan C-WM-15 Waste storage containers will be covered, tip- SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake proof, weatherproof and scavenger proof. routine monitoring Waste Management Plan C-WM-16 Ensure that wastes are not haphazardly SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake dumped within the project site and adjacent routine monitoring areas. Waste Management Plan Hazardous Waste C-WM-17 Use containers suitable for each type of waste. SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake routine monitoring Waste Management Plan C-WM-18 Prohibit use of damaged containers. Check SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake integrity of containers – regularly. routine monitoring Waste Management Plan C-WM-19 Mark containers adequately specifying the SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake waste types. routine monitoring Waste Management Plan
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Topic Impact / Issue Mitigation Commitment Applicable Project Management Implementation Monitoring Ref. # Standards / Best Plan Responsibility Responsibility Practice C-WM-20 Provide secondary containment for hazardous SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake waste liquids. routine monitoring Waste Management Plan C-WM-21 Do not mix various waste streams. SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake routine monitoring Waste Management Plan C-WM-22 Hire state authorized contractor for hazardous SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake waste removal and keep agreements with routine monitoring hazardous waste management company’s Waste active. Management Plan Waste Tracking C-WM-23 Keep copies of waste manifests on site. SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to routinely check documents Waste Management Plan C-WM-24 Keep a record of waste on-site and waste SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to routinely check removed. documents Waste Management Plan Asbestos C-WM-25 The use of asbestos piping at the substation will SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake be strictly prohibited. routine monitoring Waste Management Plan Noise and Siting C-NV-01 Camp sites shall not be located within 500 ADB SPS (2009) SEMP EPC Contractor PIC / NEGU to review Vibration meters of residential or other sensitive IFC Performance and approve sites receptors. Standard 4: Community Health, General C-NV-02 Equipment and vehicles will be regularly Safety, and Security SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake maintained in accordance with the (2012) routine monitoring manufacturer's recommendations to help IFC Environmental minimize noise emissions. Health and Safety C-NV-03 During construction, work will be undertaken in Guidelines – Noise SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake daytime hours only – in accordance with WBG Management routine monitoring definitions. German Standard C-NV-04 Mobile noise barriers will be provided around DIN 4150-3 SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to ensure that if the construction zones for towers located within any complaints are 250m of residential properties for the duration received noise of construction in that location.
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Topic Impact / Issue Mitigation Commitment Applicable Project Management Implementation Monitoring Ref. # Standards / Best Plan Responsibility Responsibility Practice monitoring is undertaken. C-NV-05 Driver training will include advice on behaviors SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake to reduce the potential for disturbance, routine monitoring including use of horn, loud radios with windows open, switching engines off when not in use, strictly observing speed limits and not accelerating or braking aggressively. C-NV-06 Project induction training will include SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake instructions about minimizing noise routine monitoring disturbance. C-NV-07 Local residents will be forewarned of planned SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake activities that are considered by the Project to routine monitoring be noisy. Community Health and Safety Plan Vibration C-NV-08 Ensure that all unpaved access roads are kept SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake as far as possible from residential properties to routine monitoring avoid vibration from the movement of heavy Community construction vehicles. Health and Safety Plan Physical Chance Finds C-PCR-01 In the event of any chance finds during the ADB SPS (2009) SEMP EPC Contractor PIC Cultural construction works procedures shall apply that IFC Performance Heritage are governed by GoU legislation and Standard 8: Cultural Chance Find guidelines. Heritage (2012) Procedure C-PCR-02 A chance finds procedure shall also be SEMP EPC Contractor PIC developed by the EPC Contractor. Chance Find Procedure Access C-IU-01 A record will be made of the condition of access ADB SPS (2009) SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake Utilities and roads, construction camps, laydown areas and IFC Performance routine monitoring Infrastructure rail offloading areas before construction to Standard 4: inform the reinstatement works. Community Health, C-IU-02 Existing paved and unpaved roads will be used Safety, and Security SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake for the initial transportation of materials and (2012) routine monitoring equipment from the staging and storage areas to locations where they will be needed along the transmission line right-of-way C-IU-03 If any new access roads are required the EPC SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake Contractor shall do what is necessary to make routine monitoring the access suitable for his use and shall take all reasonable precautions to avoid damage, including, if required the erection of temporary fences or gates where permanent fences, hedges or gates have been removed
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Topic Impact / Issue Mitigation Commitment Applicable Project Management Implementation Monitoring Ref. # Standards / Best Plan Responsibility Responsibility Practice C-IU-04 Provide information to the public about the SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake scope and schedule of construction activities routine monitoring and expected disruptions and access Community restrictions at least 72 hours before the Health and disruptions. Safety Plan C-IU-05 Allow for adequate traffic flow around SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake construction areas via diversions or temporary routine monitoring access roads. Traffic Management Plan C-IU-06 If temporary access roads are to be constructed SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake with a gravel surface, they will be routinely routine monitoring watered by during dry weather to reduce dust impacts. C-IU-07 Provide adequate traffic signs, appropriate SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake lighting, well-designed traffic safety signs, routine monitoring barriers and flag persons for traffic control. Traffic Management Plan C-IU-08 The authorities will be notified when oversize SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake heavy loads need to be transported and the routine monitoring loads will be escorted by the Project. Traffic Management Plan Utilities C-IU-09 All electricity and gas supply networks in the SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake Project area will be kept operational, routine monitoring particularly during the winter months. C-IU-10 Liaise with the relevant utilities operators to SEMP EPC Contractor N/A ensure they remain operational.
C-IU-11 Should utilities need relocating in a different SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake location consult with the relevant utilities and routine monitoring local community to ensure that there is no change in supply as a result of these changes Workers’ Safety and C-OHS-01 All workmen will be required to attend a safety ADB SPS (2009) SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake Rights and Training induction course before they are allowed IFC Performance routine monitoring OHS access to the work site. Standard 4: Occupational Community Health, Health and Safety, and Security Safety Plan C-OHS-02 Periodic Safety Training Courses: Periodic (2012) SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake safety course will be conducted not less than IFC Performance routine monitoring once every two months. Standard 2: Labor Occupational Health and Safety Plan
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Topic Impact / Issue Mitigation Commitment Applicable Project Management Implementation Monitoring Ref. # Standards / Best Plan Responsibility Responsibility Practice C-OHS-03 Regular safety meetings will be conducted on a and Working SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake monthly basis. Conditions (2012) routine monitoring Uzbekistan Labour Occupational Code and KMK Health and “KMK 3.01.02-00 Safety Plan C-OHS-04 Regularly inspect, test and maintain all safety “Safety engineering SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake equipment (including firefighting equipment), during construction” routine monitoring scaffolds, guardrails, working platforms, hoists, Law about Industrial Occupational ladders and other means of access, lifting, Safety of dangerous Health and lighting, signing and guarding equipment. industrial bodies Safety Plan C-OHS-05 Lights and signs will be kept clear of (2006); SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake obstructions and legible to read. Regulation on Fire routine monitoring safety (2004); Occupational Safety standards for Health and operation of Safety Plan C-OHS-06 Equipment, which is damaged, dirty, incorrectly electrical devises SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake positioned or not in working order, will be (2006); routine monitoring repaired or replaced immediately. Rules for appliance Occupational and test of security Health and facilities used in Safety Plan C-OHS-07 Workers will be provided (before they electrical devises SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake commence works) with of appropriate PPE (2002). routine monitoring suitable for electrical work such as safety boots, Occupational harnesses, helmets, gloves, protective clothes, Health and goggles, and ear protection at no cost to the Safety Plan workers. General OHS C-OHS-08 All construction plant and equipment used on or SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake around the Site will be fitted with appropriate routine monitoring safety devices. Occupational Health and Safety Plan C-OHS-09 Zones with noise level above 80 dBA must be SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake marked with safety signs and appropriate PPE routine monitoring must be worn by workers. Occupational Health and Safety Plan C-OHS-10 Portable toilet facilities for workers at road work SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake sites will be provided. routine monitoring Occupational Health and Safety Plan C-OHS-11 Fencing on all areas of excavation greater than SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake 2 m deep will be installed along with warning routine monitoring signs.
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Topic Impact / Issue Mitigation Commitment Applicable Project Management Implementation Monitoring Ref. # Standards / Best Plan Responsibility Responsibility Practice Occupational Health and Safety Plan C-OHS-12 Ensure sufficient fresh air supply to confined SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake work spaces. routine monitoring Occupational Health and Safety Plan C-OHS-13 Keep air inlet filters clean and free of dust and SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake microorganisms. routine monitoring Occupational Health and Safety Plan C-OHS-14 Ensure reversing signals are installed on all SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake construction vehicles. routine monitoring Occupational Health and Safety Plan C-OHS-15 Implement fall prevention and protection SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake measures whenever a worker is exposed to the routine monitoring hazard of falling more than two meters, falling Occupational into operating machinery or through an opening Health and in a work surface. Safety Plan C-OHS-16 Mark the areas where risk of injuries from falling SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake objects exist with rope or flagging to minimize routine monitoring risks and injuries. Occupational Health and Safety Plan C-OHS-17 Provide spotters. Employ flag persons to SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake control traffic when construction equipment is routine monitoring entering or leaving the work area. Occupational Health and Safety Plan C-OHS-18 A suitably staffed and equipped health clinic for SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake all workers is to be provided on site. routine monitoring Occupational Health and Safety Plan C-OHS-19 First aid kits (compliant with OSHA standard SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake 1910.266 App. A) will be provided at all work routine monitoring sites. Occupational Health and Safety Plan
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Topic Impact / Issue Mitigation Commitment Applicable Project Management Implementation Monitoring Ref. # Standards / Best Plan Responsibility Responsibility Practice C-OHS-20 The Contractor shall keep a log of both training SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake records and safety incidents including near routine monitoring misses. Occupational Health and Safety Plan Live Power Lines C-OHS-21 Only allow trained and certified workers to SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake install, maintain, or repair electrical equipment. routine monitoring Occupational Health and Safety Plan C-OHS-22 Deactivate and properly ground live power SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake distribution lines before work is performed on, routine monitoring or in close proximity, to the lines. Occupational Health and Safety Plan C-OHS-23 Ensuring that live-wire work is conducted by SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake trained workers with strict adherence to specific routine monitoring safety and insulation standards. Occupational Health and Safety Plan C-OHS-24 Workers should not approach an exposed SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake energized or conductive part even if properly routine monitoring trained unless: Occupational The worker is properly insulated from the Health and energized part with gloves or other Safety Plan approved insulation; or, The energized part is properly insulated from the worker and any other conductive object; or, the worker is properly isolated and insulated from any other conductive object (live-line work). Where maintenance and operation are required SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake within minimum setback distances, specific routine monitoring training, safety measures, personal safety Occupational devices, and other precautions should be Health and defined in an OHS safety plan. Safety Plan Working at Height C-OHS-25 Test structures for integrity prior to undertaking SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake work routine monitoring Occupational Health and Safety Plan C-OHS-26 Implement a fall protection program that SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake includes training in climbing techniques and routine monitoring use of fall protection measures; inspection, maintenance, and replacement of fall protection
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Topic Impact / Issue Mitigation Commitment Applicable Project Management Implementation Monitoring Ref. # Standards / Best Plan Responsibility Responsibility Practice equipment; and rescue of fall-arrested workers, Occupational among others. Health and Safety Plan C-OHS-28 Establishment of criteria for use of 100% fall SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake protection system. routine monitoring Occupational Health and Safety Plan C-OHS-29 Installation of fixtures on tower components to SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake facilitate the use of fall protection systems. routine monitoring Occupational Health and Safety Plan C-OHS-30 Provision of an adequate work-positioning SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake device system for workers. Connectors on routine monitoring positioning systems should be compatible with Occupational the tower components to which they are Health and attached. Safety Plan C-OHS-31 Hoisting equipment should be properly rated SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake and maintained, and hoist operators properly routine monitoring trained. Occupational Health and Safety Plan C-OHS-32 Safety belts should be of not less than 16 SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake millimeters (mm) (5/8 inch) two-in-one nylon or routine monitoring material of equivalent strength. Rope safety Occupational belts should be replaced before signs of aging Health and or fraying of fibers become evident. Safety Plan C-OHS-33 When operating power tools at height, workers SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake should use a second (backup) safety strap routine monitoring Occupational Health and Safety Plan C-OHS-34 Signs and other obstructions should be SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake removed from poles or structures prior to routine monitoring undertaking work. Occupational Health and Safety Plan C-OHS-35 An approved tool bag should be used for raising SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake or lowering tools or materials to workers on routine monitoring structures Occupational Health and Safety Plan
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Topic Impact / Issue Mitigation Commitment Applicable Project Management Implementation Monitoring Ref. # Standards / Best Plan Responsibility Responsibility Practice Workers’ Rights C-OHS-36 Set targets for local employment based on SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to review targets initial assessment of the labor market for unskilled and semi-skilled work force. Occupational Health and Safety Plan C-OHS-37 For unskilled use a ‘ballot’ system to ensure SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake that employment is fair and not weighted to routine monitoring connected people for unskilled roles. Repatriation of locals through recruitment measures will use online resources. C-OHS-38 Provisions in the EPC Contractors contract are SEMP NEGU PIC to review to include as far as practicable items to address the collective bargaining, retrenchment, worker Occupational accommodation and non-employee worker Health and gaps, to ensure that ILO and Lender Safety Plan requirements are met. C-OHS-39 All employees will receive at least the minimum SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake wage as defined by Uzbek legislation. routine monitoring C-OHS-40 All workers will have contracts describing their SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake job description and conditions of work and will routine monitoring have the contents explained to them. COVID-19 C-OHS-45 COVID-19 appropriate PPE SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake routine monitoring Occupational Health and Safety Plan C-OHS-46 Provision of health clinic staffed full time at SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake construction camps. routine monitoring Occupational Health and Safety Plan C-OHS-47 Handwashing facilities and sanitizers SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake routine monitoring Occupational Health and Safety Plan C-OHS-48 Quarantine accommodation SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake routine monitoring Occupational Health and Safety Plan Sub-contractors C-OHS-41 All Project sub-contractors will be supplied with SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake copies of the SEMP. routine monitoring
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Topic Impact / Issue Mitigation Commitment Applicable Project Management Implementation Monitoring Ref. # Standards / Best Plan Responsibility Responsibility Practice C-OHS-42 Provisions will be incorporated into all sub- SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to review contracts to ensure the compliance with the contracts SEMP at all tiers of the sub-contracting. C-OHS-44 All subcontractors will be required to appoint a SEMP EPC Contractor / PIC to undertake safety representative who will be available on Sub-contractors routine monitoring the Site throughout the operational period of the respective sub-contract unless the PICs approval to the contrary is given in writing. Community Guard Structures C-CHS-01 During wire installation, guard structures will be ADB SPS (2009) SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake Health and erected over highways, railroads, power lines, IFC Performance routine monitoring Safety structures, and other barriers Standard 4: Community Community Health, Health and Safety, and Security Safety Plan C-CHS-02 Guard structures may not be required for small (2012) SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake roads. In such cases other safety measures Safety Zones - KMK routine monitoring such as barriers, flagmen, or other traffic control 2.05.06-97 Community will be used. Health and Safety Plan Grievances C-CHS-03 Implement the Grievance Procedure to provide SEMP EPC Contractor / PIC to undertake opportunity for local residents to raise concerns NEGU routine monitoring Community Health and Safety Plan Standards and C-CHS-04 Ensure that all Project infrastructure are SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake Safety Codes constructed in accordance with national safety routine monitoring codes. Community Health and Safety Plan EMF C-CHS-05 Where properties cannot be avoided in the LARP EPC Contractor PIC to review designs design (either through realignment or NEGU increasing the height of the towers) and where they are present within the 30m sanitary protection zone (60m buffer around the line) the properties will be expropriated following the procedures outlined in the Project LARP. The LARP will be updated during the design phase to include any such properties. Community C-CHS-06 Consult with local communities every six SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to attend Liaison months, informing them on the status of meetings implementation and results. Community Health and Safety Plan C-CHS-07 Deliver safety awareness training to, local SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to attend training children and their parents and/or their teachers.
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Topic Impact / Issue Mitigation Commitment Applicable Project Management Implementation Monitoring Ref. # Standards / Best Plan Responsibility Responsibility Practice Community Health and Safety Plan C-CHS-08 Tower worksites and any additional temporary SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake workspaces will be surveyed and set out (i.e. routine monitoring marked out and, where necessary, fenced off). Community The contractor will be required to keep within Health and the designated footprint. Safety Plan C-CHS-09 Construction traffic warning signs will be SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake positioned at road crossings and other routine monitoring appropriate locations as determined by the Community Project, for example along access routes Health and before they are used by construction traffic. Safety Plan Traffic Accidents C-CHS-10 A strict Project speed limit of 30km/hr will be SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake enforced for Project vehicles using unmade routine monitoring tracks. Traffic Management Plan C-CHS-11 Temporary traffic control measures will be SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake employed at road crossings and junctions routine monitoring (flagmen, temporary traffic lights) where a Traffic safety risk assessment has identified traffic Management control measures will reduce the risk of traffic Plan accidents. C-CHS-12 Random drug and alcohol testing of the SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake workforce will be conducted, recorded and routine monitoring audited regularly. Traffic Management Plan C-CHS-13 At sensitive locations where traffic will be using SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake local roads, and particularly where schools and routine monitoring markets are close to the road, awareness of Community safety issues will be raised through village Health and meetings and classroom lessons. Safety Plan C-CHS-14 Temporary traffic control (e.g. flagmen) and SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake signs will be provided where necessary to routine monitoring improve safety and provide directions Traffic Management Plan C-CHS-15 Where traffic is diverted around crossings, SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake traffic control or careful selection of the exit from routine monitoring the working areas will be provided with the aim Traffic of ensuring vehicles join the road in a safe Management manner. Plan
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Topic Impact / Issue Mitigation Commitment Applicable Project Management Implementation Monitoring Ref. # Standards / Best Plan Responsibility Responsibility Practice C-CHS-16 Night-time driving will be by exception only, as SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake approved by the PIC, to minimize driving risk routine monitoring and disturbance to communities. Traffic Management Plan C-CHS-17 People will be actively discouraged from using SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake Project access roads unless deemed routine monitoring necessary to reach homes or other important Community sites. Health and Safety Plan C-CHS-18 Vehicle movements will be restricted to defined SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake access routes and demarcated working areas. routine monitoring Traffic Management Plan Conflict with C-CHS-19 The Project will implement the ‘Voluntary SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake Security Principles on Security and Human Rights’ routine monitoring Personnel Community Health and Safety Plan C-CHS-20 During construction, due diligence will be SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake applied to selection of security providers, rules routine monitoring of engagement will be devised, and training Community provided to all personnel. Performance will be Health and monitored and audited periodically. Safety Plan Sexually C-CHS-21 A worker education and awareness program SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to attend Transmitted regarding the risks and prevention measures meetings Disease associated with STDs including HIV/AIDS and Community other communicable diseases will be Health and implemented. Safety Plan C-CHS-22 The Project will make information on SEMP EPC Contractor PIC to undertake communicable diseases and STDs available to routine monitoring communities’ close to the camps Community Health and Safety Plan
Table 73: Operational Phase EMP Topic Impact / Mitigation Commitment Applicable Project Management Implementation Monitoring Issue Ref. # Standards / Best Practice Plan Responsibility Responsibility Occupational General OHS O-OHS-01 Occupational EMF exposure will be ADB SPS (2009) EMF Safety NEGU N/A Health and Accidents and prevented or minimized through the IFC Performance Plan Safety Incidents preparation and implementation of an EMF Standard 4: Community safety program based on WBG guideline
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Topic Impact / Mitigation Commitment Applicable Project Management Implementation Monitoring Issue Ref. # Standards / Best Practice Plan Responsibility Responsibility O-OHS-02 Occupational health and safety will be Health, Safety, and N/A NEGU N/A managed according to national regulations Security (2012) during the operational phase of the Project. IFC Performance O-OHS-03 A long-term program of OHS training by Standard 2: Labor and N/A NEGU N/A International OHS specialists is provided to Working Conditions NEGU to help strengthen their OHS (2012) knowledge and procedures. Uzbekistan Labour Code and KMK “KMK 3.01.02- 00 “Safety engineering during construction” Law about Industrial Safety of dangerous industrial bodies (2006); Regulation on Fire safety (2004); Safety standards for operation of electrical devises (2006); Rules for appliance and test of security facilities used in electrical devises (2002). Biodiversity Impacts to O-BIO-01 Implementation of the F-BAP / BAP including ADB SPS (2009) F-BAP / BAP NEGU / National ADB birds monitoring through the first three years of IFC Performance Independent operation and adaptive management Standard 6 Biodiversity Specialists measures applied if needed. Conservation and Sustainable Management of Living Natural Resources (2012) Community General O-CHS-01 Provide education / public outreach to ADB SPS (2009) N/A NEGU N/A Health and community prevent public contact with potentially IFC Performance Safety safety dangerous equipment. Standard 4: Community Health, Safety, and Security (2012) Hydrology Oil Storage O-HY-01 All oil stored on site (Zafarabad substation) ADB SPS (2009) N/A NEGU N/A shall be contained within approved UN IFC Performance containers within a covered bunded area Standard 3: Resource capable of containing at least 110% of the Efficiency and Pollution volume of the largest container in the bund. Prevention (2012) Transformers O-HY-02 All transformers will be sited within bunded SanPiN RUz No. 0202- N/A NEGU N/A areas capable of capturing any leaks or spills 06. of oils. Bunds shall be capable of containing at least 110% of the volume of the largest transformer.
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Topic Impact / Mitigation Commitment Applicable Project Management Implementation Monitoring Issue Ref. # Standards / Best Practice Plan Responsibility Responsibility PCBs O-HY-03 PCB containing oil will be prohibited for direct N/A NEGU N/A use by the Project. Air Quality SF6 O-AQ-01 An SF6 Management Plan shall be prepared ADB SPS (2009) SF6 NEGU N/A by the EPC Contractor for use during the IFC Performance Management operational phase of the Project by NEGU. Standard 2: Labor and Plan O-AQ-02 SF6 gas levels are to be recorded during Working Conditions N/A NEGU N/A routine equipment inspections (2012) O-AQ-03 Where a trend of lowering SF6 gas pressure N/A NEGU N/A is observed, the cause of the leak is to be investigated and rectified where possible, in accordance with the equipment manufacturer’s instructions. SF6 must be reclaimed it shall not vent to the atmosphere. O-AQ-04 Cylinders should be shielded from solar N/A NEGU N/A radiation or other sources of heat and stored away from any flammable or explosive material. Cylinders containing used SF6 should be stored separately from those containing new gas. Cylinders should be stored with their outlet valves upwards, to minimise the chance of damaging the valves. Cylinders should be properly secured at all times to prevent tipping (when vertical) or rolling (when horizontal). This may be in the form of a cylinder stand, wall bracket, or secured with straps or chains. Cylinders should be transported using trolleys suitable for that purpose. If stored indoors, adequate ventilation measures must be provided Waste General waste O-WM-01 Ensure waste management and ADB SPS (2009) N/A NEGU N/A Management management disposal in line with national waste IFC Performance management regulations. Standard 3: Resource Efficiency and Pollution SF6 O-WM-02 SF6 NEGU N/A Follow the protocols and procedures for Prevention (2012) the management of SF Management 6 The Law on Waste Plan No.362-II of April 5, 2002 SanPiN RUz No. 0202- 06. Waste Disposal Limit Document (Oz RH
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Topic Impact / Mitigation Commitment Applicable Project Management Implementation Monitoring Issue Ref. # Standards / Best Practice Plan Responsibility Responsibility 84.3.17: 2005. Regulation Document on Production and consumption waste
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8.3. Environmental Monitoring Plan
638. No specific instrumental monitoring (air, noise) is required for the Project, unless complaints from local residents are received during the construction phase. The PIC will be responsible for undertaking the monitoring activity when complaints are received. Baseline monitoring in residential areas has been undertaken as part of this EIA and will be used to compare results.
8.4. Specific EMP (SEMP)
639. The SEMP is the document that the EPC Contractor will prepare outlining how he intends to implement the EMPs and ensure that all of the mitigation and monitoring is completed according to the implementation arrangements specified in the EMPs and the IEE as a whole.
640. The SEMP will describe the precise location of the required mitigation / monitoring, the persons responsible for the mitigation / monitoring, the schedule and reporting methodology. The SEMP and all of its topic and site-specific plans will be submitted to the PIC and PMU for approval at least 30 days before taking possession of any work site. No access to the site will be allowed until the SEMPs are approved by the PIC and PMU. New topic specific or site specific EMPs may also need to be developed by the EPC Contractor during the construction phase. These new plans will also need to be approved by the PIC and the PMU.
641. The SEMP will include the following topic specific plans:
Table 74: SEMP Topic Specific Plans Approvals Plan (EMP Ref. #) NEGU PMU PIC
Pollution Prevention Plan (C-SEMP-02) Yes Yes
Occupational Health and Safety Plan (C-SEMP-06) Yes Yes Community Health and Safety Plan (C-SEMP-07) Yes Yes
Reinstatement Implementation Plan (C-SEMP-04) Yes Yes
Waste Management Plan (C-SEMP-10) Yes Yes Traffic Management Plan (C-SEMP-05) Yes Yes
Biodiversity Monitoring and Evaluation Plan (C- Yes Yes SEMP-11)
642. The EPC Contractor will also be responsible for updating the F-BAP converting to a BAP. The following site-specific plans will also be required, including:
Table 75: SEMP Site Specific Plans Plan (EMP Ref. #) Approvals PMU PIC
Construction Camp Management Plan (C-SEMP- Yes Yes 09)
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643. Guidelines for the preparation of a SEMP is provided in Appendix A.
644. In addition to the plans provided in the SEMP, the EPC Contractor will also be responsible for the following documents: Code of Conduct. Chance Find Procedure.
8.5. Bid Documents
645. The Bid Documents for the potential EPC Contractors will contain two sections relating to environmental issues, firstly a basic clause indicating that the EPC Contractor will be responsible for following the requirements of the EMPs and that he should prepare his own SEMP for the Project. Secondly, the EMPs will be repeated in its entirety as an Annex to the Bid Documents so as the bidder is aware of his environmental requirements under the Project and help him put environmental costs to his proposal. Environmental cost items will be included in the Bill of Quantities.
8.6. Contract Documents
646. The Contract Documents will follow a broadly similar pattern to the Bid Documents. It is not considered necessary to repeat the mitigation measures verbatim in a list of environmental contract provisions, rather the Contract will specify that the EPC Contractor is responsible for implementation of the EMPs via his SEMP. Again, the EMPs will be included as an Annex to the Contract so the EPC Contractor will be liable for any non-conformance with the EMPs, and thereby this IEE.
8.7. Implementation arrangements
647. The Project Management Unit (PMU) of NEGU will be responsible for ensuring correct implementation of the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) and the EPC Contractors SEMP to comply with ADB’s safeguards requirements and environmental national regulations.
648. For this, the PMU will hire national safeguard consultants. The PMU will be assisted by the environmental specialists of the PIC in supervising the implementation of EMP / SEMP.
649. The cost for implementing mitigation measures as outlined in the EMP will be included in the EPC contract, and the cost for environmental instrumental monitoring and supervision will be included in the consulting service of the PIC.
650. If any change in design, unanticipated environmental or social impacts become apparent during project implementation, the PMU will be required to immediately inform ADB and (i) assess the significance of such unanticipated impacts; (ii) evaluate the options available to address them through a Corrective Action Plan (CAP); and (iii) update the EMP. ADB helps NEGU mobilize the resources required to mitigate any adverse unanticipated impacts or damage.
8.7.1. NEGU
651. NEGU is responsible for Preparing/updating IEE / EMP using ADB funds if required. Preparing PZVOS, ZVOS and ZEP (Uzbekistan EIA) and obtaining approval from Glavgosexpertiza prior to the commencement of the construction.
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8.7.2. NEGU PMU
652. NEGU PMU is responsible for supervising the PIC, EPC Contractor and EMP implementation for overall compliance with ADBs SPS (2009) requirements and project environment-related legal covenants. The PMU’s responsibilities include the following, but not limited to: Implement and update the EMP developed within the IEE (if required); Ensure the bidding documents of PIC and EPC Contractor include all tasks as described in the approved EMP; Obtaining all necessary government permits and license, including ecological expertise (EIA), for all civil works; Approving SEMPs which will be prepared by the EPC Contractor and endorsed by the PIC; Preparing and submitting semi-annual environmental monitoring reports to NEGU and ADB for disclosure on their websites; Reporting to ADB of any non-compliance or breaches with ADB safeguard requirements in a timely manner and take corrective actions promptly; Updating the IEE in case of technical design changes or unanticipated impacts; Establishing a Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) after the project effectivity and acting as the GRM secretary to make sure that the GRM is operational to effectively handle environmental and social concerns of project affected persons, and Building up and sustaining institutional capacity in environmental management, health and safety, including conducting public awareness programs. Implementation and management of the F-BAP / BAP through their EPC Contractor.
653. A review of the environmental and social capacity of NEGU was undertaken as part of this assessment. The review found that there is limited capacity within the organization to undertake the tasks listed above. There is one existing Safeguard Specialist in the organization who manages donor funded Projects. Accordingly, it is recommended that a training program for the NEGU safeguard specialist is prepared by the PIC and that a study tour is provided to the specialist in European country.
8.7.3. EPC Contractor
654. The EPC Contractor will be responsible for the preparation of his SEMP. The SEMP will need to be fully compliant with the EMPs and this IEE and will need to be prepared within 30 days of Contract award and approved 10 days prior to access to the site.
655. In order to prepare and implement the SEMP (and the operational EMP during the defects liability period) a team of Specialists will be required as illustrated in the following figure and described in detail below.
Figure 41: EPC Contractors Environmental, Social, Health and Safety Team
Project Manager
Environmental and Social Officer
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Environmental and Social Officer
656. During construction, the EPC Contractor must retain the expertise of an Environmental and Social Officer (ESO) to implement and continually update the SEMP and to oversee and report on the operation throughout the contract period. The ESO will be the EPC Contractors main focal point for all environmental, social, health and safety and cultural heritage issues associated with the Project and will lead the other team members listed below.
657. The ESO will be full-time member of staff on the EPC Contractors roster and should be on site at least five days per week. The required qualifications of the ESO are as follows: Degree in environmental sciences and related expertise. Fluent in Uzbek, Russian and working knowledge of English. Experience of at least two construction projects of a similar size and scale.
658. One of the key tasks of the ESO will be to manage the biodiversity aspects of the Project. To do this the ESO should be well trained in (or have access to expertise in) the practical elements of protected species (including handling of species that they may have to move) and the recognition of sensitive habitats; they should also have a working understanding of wider environmental issues and the construction/engineering process. More specifically, the ESO shall be responsible for: Identifying any areas of particular ecological sensitivity (e.g. with protected or notable habitats or species) on the route that may need to be avoided. Updating and implementation of the F-BAP BAP. Translate mitigation requirements written in the SEMP and its sub-plans into practical measures on the ground. Advise in a timely manner as to how best to address changeable and less predictable situations on the ground from an ecological perspective (e.g. should new species be encountered). Ensure that all staff are fully aware of the environmental sensitivities of the site and their responsibilities, as outlined in the management plans (e.g. via practical toolbox talks ahead of the construction). Take field notes and photographs to demonstrate compliance with the management plans.
659. In addition, the ESO will be responsible for the preparation of weekly environmental checklists and an environmental section of the EPC Contractor’s monthly progress reports that shall be submitted to the PIC and PMU for review. The PIC shall provide a template of the checklist to the EPC Contractor.
660. The monthly reports, which will include the weekly environmental checklists, shall contain sections relating to: General Progress of the Project. Environmental Incidents; e.g. spills of liquids, accidents, etc. Progress of any environmental initiatives, e.g. energy savings, recycling, etc. Records of any environmental monitoring. Conclusions and Recommendations.
661. The ESO shall provide daily toolbox training at the construction camp and also at construction sites. The ESO shall keep a record of all monthly training and toolbox training undertaken.
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662. The ESO will also act as the Focal Person at the camp site for receiving and fixing grievances in the Logbook. The ESO shall also manage all social and labor related issues.
Health and Safety Specialists
663. The EPC Contractor shall also hire a qualified Health and Safety Specialist (HSS) for the Project duration. The H&S specialist shall have at least five years on-site experience of similar sized infrastructure Projects. The HSS shall report directly to the ESO. The main responsibilities of the HSS will be: Provide H&S training, including daily toolbox training sessions at each work site. Approve H&S Plans for specific work activities. Conduct routine site inspections and issue internal stop notices if necessary, for unsafe activities. Maintain H&S statistics log for near misses, as well as incidents. Provide H&S input to EPC Contractor reports.
Staff Costs
664. The following table provides a summary of the anticipated staff costs.
Table 76: EPC Contractor Environmental, Social, Health and Safety Staff Costs # Position Estimated No. of Month Cost ($) Total Cost ($) Months 1 Environmental and Social 12 1,500 18,000 Officer 2 Health and Safety Specialist 12 1,500 18,000
Control of Records
665. The list of records that must be available by the EPC Contractor for review must include: Work program and schedule; Environmental permits and licenses; List of equipment; List of mitigation measures; Route/program of construction material transportation; Copies of correspondence related to environmental issues; Site drainage plan; Records of maintenance and cleaning schedules for sediment and oil/grease traps; Records of sewage disposal (if relevant); Records of quantity of discharged wastewater and concentration of pollutants; Waste disposal records; Written designation of waste disposal sites and instructions for waste transportation from local authorities; Log of material inventories and consumption; Chance find records (if any); Complaints register; Incidence register (environmental limits expedience forms, injuries records, etc.); Records on remedial actions taken; Equipment control and maintenance log;
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Corrective and preventive action request records; Training records.
666. These records shall be kept on-site by the EPC Contractors ESO and available for inspection at any time.
667. The EPC Contractor will also appoint a Focal Person at the camp site as well for receiving and fixing grievances in Logbook. It is recommended that the ESO fulfil this responsibility.
8.7.4. PIC
668. The PIC will ensure the correct implementation of the Project’s EMP, and all related documents.
Prior to commencement of the works
669. The PIC shall be responsible for the following: Organize a training program for PMU staff (specifically the Safeguard Specialist) on how the environmental aspects of the project will be monitored, giving emphasis on SEMP evaluation; compliance monitoring of construction activities and preparation of corresponding reports; supervision responsibilities and interaction with contractors; and documentation, resolution and reporting of non-compliance issues and complaints; Provide guidance to the PMU Safeguard Specialist on the environmental and social aspects of the project with emphasis on compliance monitoring and reporting; Assist the PMU with establishing and operating the grievance redress mechanism, including creating a grievance chart which is to be updated on a weekly basis; Evaluate the environmental aspects of the EPC Contractors’ method statements and working drawings and recommend corrective actions needed, if any, to ensure compliance with the project’s environmental and social requirements; Review the EPC Contractors’ SEMP and all topic specific (such as waste) and site-specific plans; recommend modifications to these documents to be compliant with: (a) the environmental and social requirements of the construction contracts as reflected in the EMP, and (b) the conditions of environmental approvals of the Government, if required; Review the updated F-BAP; Develop the compliance monitoring system to be used during the construction period for monitoring the contractors' performance relative to environmental requirements, including the preparation of: (a) monitoring and corrective action forms and checklists, (b) inspection procedures, and (c) documentation procedures; Conduct orientation sessions with the EPC Contractor on the compliance monitoring system to be used, notification of non-compliance, and the process of requiring contractors to implement corrective measures when necessary; and Provide guidance to the EPC Contractor on how their respective SEMP will be implemented including the: (a) requirements for each mitigation measure, and (b) implementation schedule of each mitigation measure taking into consideration the general requirement that no specific construction activity will be approved to be commenced if the associated mitigation measures for such activity are not ready before work commences.
During implementation of the works
670. The PIC shall be responsible for the following: Supervise the implementation of the SEMPs and its relevant topic and site specific EMPs;
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Evaluate the EPC Contractors' submitted works activities and schedules relative to the requirements of the approved SEMP; Undertake monthly inspection, monitoring and reporting of construction sites and all construction-related facilities to assess the EPC Contractors’ compliance with the SEMP and the Project EMP. Require the EPC Contractors to update their respective SEMP when necessary; Monitor the EPC Contractors' compliance with health and safety, and labor requirements of the project as stipulated in the contract documents and their approved health and safety, and labor plans (including the outcome of labor audits), and require the EPC Contractor to provide updated plans when necessary; Monitor implementation of the F-BAP; Record non-conformance cases, inform EPC Contractor of improvements needed, respond to EPC Contractors’ proposals, prepare corrective action plans for EPC Contractor, and monitor their implementation; Assess and approve use of temporary construction areas identified during construction such as camps, laydown areas, access roads, etc.; Include environmental and social monitoring in monthly monitoring reports for submission to the PMU; and Draft semi-annual environmental safeguard monitoring reports, as required by ADB;
Upon completion of the works
671. The PIC shall prepare a report on the Project's environmental and social compliance performance, including lessons learned that may help PMU in their environmental monitoring of future projects. The report will be an input to the overall project completion report.
672. The PIC should retain the use of a team of environmental, social and health and safety specialists as shown in the figure below to provide oversight of the EPC Contractors environmental performance as outlined above. Terms of reference for the specialists is provided below.
Figure 42: PIC Environmental, Social, Health and Safety Team
Project Manager
Environmental / Health and Safety Biodiversity Specialist Specialist
Environmental Specialist
*International in Green, National in Blue
International Environmental (IES)
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673. The IES will prepare a detailed action plan including environmental monitoring checklists to be completed by the NES. He/she will work closely with the EPC Contractors ESO and work on general environment focused tasks such as conducting environmental training and briefings to provide environmental awareness on ADB and the government environmental safeguards policies, requirements and standard operating procedures in conformity with the government’s regulations and international practice for project and PMU Safeguards staff; ensure baseline monitoring and reporting of EPC Contractor’s compliance with contractual environmental mitigation measures during the construction phase. Specifically, the IES will work closely with the ESO to ensure correct and timely implementation of the F-BAP / BAP.
674. Qualified with a degree or diploma in environmental sciences or equivalent. Preferably fifteen years’ experience in conducting environmental impact assessments and implementation of environment mitigation plans and/or monitoring implementation of environmental mitigation measures and health and safety plans during implementation of projects including gas projects funded by developing partners, including twelve years’ international experience. Working knowledge of Uzbekistan is preferred.
National Environmental Specialist
675. He/she will (i) review all documents and reports regarding the integration of environment aspects including EPC Contractor’s SEMP, (ii) supervise the EPC Contractors’ compliance to EMP, and (iii) prepare monthly compliance reports.
676. Qualified with a degree in environmental sciences or equivalent. Preferably five years’ experience in conducting environmental impact assessments and implementation of environment mitigation plans and/or monitoring implementation of environmental mitigation measures during implementation of projects including projects funded by developing partners.
National Occupational Health and Safety Specialist
677. Professionally qualified specialist in all health and safety aspects of major civil works construction, preferably with 5 years of experience with projects similar to the project. The specialist will be responsible to the Team Leader for ensuring that all aspects of the project comply with the health and safety provisions of the project’s civil works contracts, and with relevant Uzbek laws and regulations.
Staff Costs
678. The following table provides a summary of the anticipated staff costs.
Table 77: PIC Environmental, Social, Health and Safety Staff Costs # Position Estimated No. of Month Cost ($) Total Cost ($) Months 1 National Environmental 12 1,500 18,000 Specialist 2 International Environmental 3 20,000 60,000 Specialist 3 National Occupational Health 6 1,500 9,000 and Safety Specialist
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8.8. Reporting and Review of the EMP
679. The following reporting requirements will be followed during the implementation of the Project:
Table 78: Required documents and submission points Submission timing Destination Responsible Responsible Feasibility Documents of the Construction Operation Organization Person study documents period period period PZVOS, NEGU NEGU SCNP X ZVOS, ZEP (Once) (Uzbekistan EIA)
ZEP SCNP X (Once) Semi-annual PMU Safeguard Regional X X environmental Specialist SCNP, ADB (every 6 (every 6 monitoring months) months) reports Compliance PIC IES, NES PMU, ADB X reports (every month) SEMPs EPC ESO PIC, PMU X (including Contractor (Once, prior OHS plan, to the start waste of management construction) plan, etc.) Updated F- PIC, PMU, X BAP ADB (Once, prior to the start of construction) Environmental PIC X checklists (every week)
Monthly PIC X progress (every reports month) Record of PIC X monthly (every training and month) daily toolbox training Review result SCNP Regional NEGU X X of PZVOS, officer ZVOS, ZEP
680. The EMP will be reviewed periodically to evaluate environmental controls and procedures to make sure they are still applicable to the activities being carried out. Reviews will be undertaken by the EPC Contractor and PIC as follows: The full EMP will be reviewed at least annually; Relevant parts of the EMP will be reviewed following a reportable incident; In case any issues of failure of mitigation measure to reduce the impact occurs; Relevant parts of the EMP will be reviewed following the receipt of an updated site specific or topic specific plan; and
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At the request of stakeholders.
681. The review will include analysis of the data collection and analysis of data, monitoring reports, incident reports, complaints/grievances and feedback from stakeholders.
8.9. EMP Costs
682. Most costs associated with the environmental recommendations of the EMP are a normal part of preparing the bid and contract documents and ensuring that proper environmental provisions are incorporated therein. The installation of septic systems at construction camps, for example, is an environmental necessity, but not generally considered an “environmental cost”. Table 79 lists the proposed mitigation measures and indicates where they would be “included in the project budget” as part of a bid document and where additional costs are a likely “environmental cost” beyond what would normally be included in a project budget.
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Table 79: Pre-construction / Construction Phase EMP Mitigation Costs Impact / Issue Mitigation / Management Number of Units / Unit Cost Cost Responsibility Source of Funding Measure (USD) Estimate ADB Loan Government (USD) Counterpart General Preparation and Included in general costs of N/A EPC Contractor N/A N/A Environmental implementation of SEMP and PIC/EPC Contractors Management associated management plans environmental staff Environmental Obtain all required national Included in EPC costs N/A EPC Contractor N/A N/A permits / Licenses permits Air Quality / Maintenance of vehicles Included in EPC costs N/A EPC Contractor N/A N/A Emissions from Use of low Sulphur fuel construction equipment Air Quality / Dust Water bowsers Included in EPC costs N/A EPC Contractor N/A N/A Tarpaulins for delivery trucks Included in EPC costs N/A EPC Contractor N/A N/A Hydrology / River Drainage for work sites and Included in EPC costs N/A EPC Contractor N/A N/A Crossings towers sites Hydrology / Water discharge permits Included in EPC costs N/A EPC Contractor N/A N/A Pollution prevention Siting of equipment Groundwater / Sewage treatment packages / One for each camp 25,000 EPC Contractor X Discharge Septic Tanks Soils / surface Grading and compacting of Included in EPC costs N/A EPC Contractor N/A N/A preparation and slopes and access roads grading Reinstatement Included in EPC costs N/A EPC Contractor N/A N/A Soils / Erosion Temporary erosion control Included in EPC costs N/A EPC Contractor N/A N/A measures during winter period Soil / Storage of hazardous materials 1,000 for each storage sites 2,000 EPC Contractor X Contamination / liquids (two at each camp site, one Safety Training for hazardous materials and one for hazardous waste) Spill Kits 10 / 250 2,500 EPC Contractor X Biodiversity / Updating F-BAP to a BAP, Included in EPC costs (ESO 500N/A EPC Contractor X Protection of including desk review Responsibility)1 / 500 sensitive sites Bird Survey Workshop 1 / 2,000 2,000 EPC Contractor X Stakeholder Consultations 1 / 2,500 2,500 EPC Contractor X Community Engagement 1 / 3,500 3,500 EPC Contractor X Fencing work sites Included in EPC costs N/A EPC Contractor N/A N/A
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Impact / Issue Mitigation / Management Number of Units / Unit Cost Cost Responsibility Source of Funding Measure (USD) Estimate ADB Loan Government (USD) Counterpart Demarcating sensitive habitats, Estimated 10 / 1,000 10,000 EPC Contractor X species or features Pre-construction surveys Included in EPC costs (works N/A EPC Contractor N/A N/A undertaken by ESO) Compensations planting (if Included in Project LARP N/A NEGU X required) costs Reinstatement of work sites Included in EPC costs N/A EPC Contractor N/A N/A Bird protection measures - Ball 200 per tower 72,000 EPC Contractor X markers Adaptive management during To be determined during Lump sum EPC Contractor X construction construction 50,000 Livelihoods / Recreational facilities for staff Lump sum 10,000 per camp 10,000 EPC Contractor X Recreational facilities Infrastructure and Road condition surveys 1,000 1,000 EPC Contractor X Utilities / General Rehabilitation of affected roads Included in EPC costs N/A EPC Contractor N/A N/A Repair of any affected irrigation Included in EPC costs N/A EPC Contractor N/A N/A systems Traffic management measures Included in EPC costs N/A EPC Contractor N/A N/A
Land Use / Consultation with landowners Included in EPC costs N/A EPC Contractor N/A N/A Cultivation of Land Advance notice of works, etc. Land Use / Land Implementation of LARP See LARP for final costs See LARP See LARP for final X acquisition for final costs costs Community Health Protective barriers / fencing Included in EPC costs N/A EPC Contractor N/A N/A and Safety / human Warning signs / posts and livestock accidents Community Health General traffic safety Included in EPC costs N/A EPC Contractor N/A N/A and Safety / traffic measures, warning signs, etc. accidents STDs awareness program Combined with road safety N/A EPC Contractor or X N/A program outsourced to a
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Impact / Issue Mitigation / Management Number of Units / Unit Cost Cost Responsibility Source of Funding Measure (USD) Estimate ADB Loan Government (USD) Counterpart third-party consultant. OHS / Training Safety induction and training Included in EPC costs N/A EPC Contractor N/A N/A OHS / PPE Provision of PPE (including Included in EPC costs N/A EPC Contractor N/A N/A COVID-19 PPE) OHS / Health Clinic Provision of health clinic staffed Included in EPC costs N/A EPC Contractor N/A N/A full time at construction camps. OHS / First Aid Appropriate first aid kits Included in EPC costs N/A EPC Contractor N/A N/A OHS / COVID-19 Handwashing facilities and Included in EPC costs N/A EPC Contractor N/A N/A sanitizers OHS / COVID-19 Quarantine accommodation Included in EPC costs N/A EPC Contractor N/A N/A Workers’ Rights / At least minimum wage for all Included in EPC costs N/A EPC Contractor N/A N/A Salary workers. Waste Routine waste management Included in EPC costs N/A EPC Contractor N/A N/A Management / training Training Waste Appropriate waste Containers Included in EPC costs N/A EPC Contractor N/A N/A management / for all waste streams at all storage worksites and camps Secondary containment for all Included in EPC costs N/A EPC Contractor N/A N/A hazardous liquids Waste Waste removal by licensed Included in EPC costs N/A EPC Contractor N/A N/A management / company disposal Noise and Vibration Routine noise management Included in EPC costs N/A EPC Contractor N/A N/A / Training training Noise / noise Temporary mobile noise 50 /500 25,000 EPC Contractor X N/A protection barriers where required Costs Total Cost 140,100
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Table 80: Operational Phase EMP Mitigation Costs Impact / Mitigation / Management Number of Units Cost Estimate Responsibility Source of Funding Issue Measure / Unit Cost (USD) (USD) ADB Loan Government Counterpart Occupational Training program 1 / 150,000 150,000 NEGU X Health and Safety F-BAP Implementation of any Lump sum 100,000 - NEGU X adaptive management 200,000 150,000 measures identified by the BAP and any species specific plans and off-sets. Desk reviews 3 / 500 1,500 NEGU X
Stakeholder Engagement 3 / 2,500 7,500 NEGU X
Costs Total Costs 353,000
Table 81: Construction Phase Monitoring Costs Activity / Item Frequency / Number Unit Cost / USD Cost /USD Responsibility Funding Source Noise When complaints are received. Procure noise 9,000 PIC ADB monitoring equipment / 9,000 Air Quality When complaints are received. 200 2,000 (assuming several PIC ADB complaints) F-BAP / BAP Quarterly / 4 10,000 40,000 EPC Contractor ADB Surveys
Table 82: Operational Phase Monitoring Costs Activity / Item Frequency / Number Unit Cost / USD Cost /USD Responsibility Funding Source F-BAP Bird yearly / 3 10,000 30,000 NEGU ADB Surveys
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9. Conclusions and Recommendations
9.1. Conclusions
683. This IEE has established that, with the exception of the residual impacts mentioned below, there are no significant environmental issues that cannot be either totally prevented or adequately mitigated to levels acceptable to the national and international standards for Project activities.
684. The key identified residual impacts are shown in the table below.
Table 83: Residual Impacts Topic Residual Impact Construction Phase Noise and Vibration Some short-term elevated noise impacts may occur in the identified villages during the daytime. The use of temporary mobile noise barriers should reduce the noise levels to acceptable levels during the working day. Residual impacts will be LOW. Operational Phase Accidents Involving Mitigation measures proposed should help reduce the potential for accidents Workers to occur. However, based on the experience of the Consultants preparing this Project IEE, accidents cannot be completely ruled out during the lifecycle of the Project. A training program will help NEGU in the longer term. Residual impacts will be LOW. Bird Collisions and Without mitigation measures impacts, bird collisions could occur with Electrocutions consequences for special status species. Electrocution is considered less likely than collisions with towers. Implementation of the proposed best practice mitigation measures for birds will help reduce the risk of impacts to birds. Notwithstanding the above, it is possible that some collisions (and even electrocutions) may still occur despite the proposed mitigation. A Framework BAP has been prepared which will include a program for surveying the bird population and mortality rates during the operational phase. The adaptive nature of the Framework BAP will ensure that any issues arising during the operational phase of the Project can be managed accordingly. Residual impacts will be LOW.
9.2. Recommendations
685. Construction Phase - The EMP, its mitigation and monitoring programs, contained herewith and the condition to comply with the supplemental F-BAP will be included within the Bidding documents for project works for all Project components. The Bid documents state that the EPC Contractor will be responsible for the implementation of the requirements of the EMP and the supplemental F-BAP through his own SEMP which will adopt all of the conditions of the EMP, supplemental F-BAP and add site specific elements that are not currently known, such as the EPC Contractors camp locations. This ensures that all potential bidders are aware of the environmental requirements of the Project and its associated environmental costs.
686. The EMP and all its requirements will then be added to the EPC Contractors Contract, thereby making implementation of the EMP a legal requirement according to the Contract. He will then prepare his SEMP which will be approved and monitored by the PIC. Should the PIC note any non-conformance with the SEMP (and the EMP) the EPC Contractor can be held liable for breach of the contractual obligations of the EMP. To ensure compliance with the SEMP the EPC Contractor should employ an Environmental and Social Officer and a team of experts to monitor and report Project activities throughout the Project Construction phase.
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687. Operational Phase – During the operational phase NEGU will be responsible for ensuring that the mitigation measures specified in this IEE are implemented, including the management measures provided in the supplemental F-BAP.
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Appendix A – Guidelines for Preparation of a Specific Environmental Management Plan
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1. Preparation
The Contractor is responsible for preparing the Specific Environmental Management Plan (SEMP). The SEMP is prepared after the award of the contract and is to meet the conditions of the relevant Contractor bidding documents. The Contractor can move to the site and commence work only after the SEMP has been approved by the Implementing Agency (IA) Project Management Unit (PMU) and the Project Implementation Consultant (PIC, also referred to as the ‘Engineer’ or ‘Supervision Consultant’). The SEMP is a contractually binding document and applies equally to the main Contractor and to Sub-contractors under its control. The SEMP must be compliant with (i) the SEMP conditions, and (ii) any national legislation. All licenses and permits issued by any outside organization that are required to meet the SEMP conditions are to be attached to the SEMP. An example could be a license to operate a borrow pit. The PMU / PIC may require the Contractor to assess the SEMP activities. When any inspection by the PMU / PIC is undertaken and the work is found to be unsatisfactory, a non- compliance notice will be issued to the Contractor. The Contractor will implement corrective action to address the issues raised in the notice. When the work is shown to be non- conforming with the SEMP, the Contractor will be responsible for meeting costs of all investigations and associated corrective actions. After a period, the Contractor may request that the contents of the SEMP be changed, but any requests and alterations to the SEMP can be approved only by the PMU / PIC. Likewise, the PMU / PIC may also request changes be made to the SEMP. In this respect the SEMP can be referred to a live working document. The Contractor is to keep a daily record of all work done to meet the SEMP requirements. The daily record is to be available to the PMU / PIC. The Contractor is to provide monthly reports to the PMU / PIC regarding compliance with the SEMP. 2. Content
The SEMP needs to be a concise and well-focused document that clearly sets out how the Contractor will meet the requirements of the project EMP. The SEMP shall consist of at least the following sections: Introduction and Purpose
Identify the project and state the purpose of the SEMP. Identify who prepared the SEMP together with the contacts of the person who prepared the document. Management Responsibilities This section must clearly identify those persons within the Contractor’s team who will be directly responsible for supervising the SEMP activities. Each person and position is to be identified and contact details provided for their work, after-hours phone numbers for emergency situations, and their email addresses. Details are to be provided as to whether these persons are available on a full-time or part-time basis at the construction site. As a minimum, details are required for the following positions: The Contractor’s environmental manager. The back-up person for the environmental manager whenever the environmental manager is away from the site.
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The Contractor’s site engineer, who is responsible for supervising the contract on behalf of the Contractor. Any other persons on the Contractor’s team who will have management responsibilities as required to meet the activities outlined in the SEMP conditions. Legal Requirements
This section will outline the various environmental laws, regulations, and standards that the Contractor must comply with during construction. This will include all of the approved Project standards that have been outlined in the Project EIA, for example air quality standards, water discharge limits, etc. Licenses and Permits
Provide details of licences and permits that the Contractor will require to undertake the works, e.g. licenses to operate a borrow pit, extract groundwater, etc. Special Environmental or Cultural Issues
Show whether there are any special issues associated with the location of the work area that is, whether it is located inside or close to environmentally or culturally sensitive areas. Advise what approvals will be required and how work will be undertaken in these areas. Locate the boundaries to the areas in the plan of works. Scope of Works
Define the construction requirements so that these clearly identify all of the work to be undertaken by the Contractor. Plan of Works
The Contractor is to provide an overall plan of works that shows the location of all of the construction sites and the Contractor’s support facilities and access roads. The plan of works should be based on the detailed engineering site plans and should show the following: Boundaries of the construction sites showing the extent of the disturbed area; Boundaries of any culturally or environmentally sensitive areas; Access roads (temporary and permanent); Contractor’s facilities (show the location of offices, workshops, vehicle and machinery parking areas, material storage areas, fuel stores, etc.); Worker camps; Areas to be excavated; Areas where excavated fill will be dumped both as temporary and permanent dumps; Locations of material sources, sand, and stones; Waste disposal sites (non-hazardous and hazardous); and North, the map scale, contours, and existing drainage lines. Machinery and Support Equipment Brought to Site
The Contractor is to provide: A list of all the machinery, vehicles, and support equipment that will be brought to the project;
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The age of the machinery; An assessment of the condition of the machinery 43 as good, average, or poor; where average or poor machinery is listed, describe the defect; 44 Where vibratory rollers are to be used, indicate the weight of the roller and the safe operating distances where the machine can be operated without causing harm to surrounding buildings or other susceptible infrastructure (the zone of vibration); and Any machinery that will create noise above 45 dBA is to be listed. Example of Table for Machinery that will be Brought to Site
Make and Type Age (years) Condition Excavator 2 Good Bulldozer 3 Average 7 Ton Truck 1 Good Mobile Crane 7 Average
Details of Sites Used to Source Raw Materials
This includes borrow pits and quarries. The SEMP is to provide the following details: Location of material supply areas; Type of activity and material extracted, e.g., borrow pit for sub-base or quarry for aggregate; Requirement for any permits or approvals to open the borrow pit of quarry; Estimated amounts to be extracted – total volume required and daily amounts as numbers of truckloads for how many days/months; Names of villages and distances along road (in kilometers) that the haul road may need to traverse before reaching the site; Machinery that will be operated at the site; and Health and safety issues that will be required to be addressed at the site. Contractor’s Facilities and Worker Camps
Provide details of the facilities that the Contractor will erect on-site for (i) its own use, and (ii) worker camps. The Contractor is to show the location of these facilities on the plan of works and provide the following details: For Contractor facilities: show the areas required in square meters for all facilities such as administration offices, stores and workshops, vehicles and machinery parking areas. Show sources of electricity and water supply. For worker camps: provide details of (i) number of people occupying the camps; and (ii) areas (m2) and facilities installed for (a) washing and sanitation areas, (b) cooking, (c) sleeping areas, and (d) recreation areas. For both the Contractor and worker facilities, describe the following: Type of construction of facilities (floor, walls, and roof);
43 Condition relates to the age and the maintenance of the machinery or vehicles. Any vehicles or machinery that are leaking oil or fuel and are operated without satisfactory silencing or are deficient in safety equipment must be classified as average or poor. 44 Under the contract, the PSU is able to reject any machinery or vehicles that are unsatisfactory.
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Storm-water drainage, collection systems, flow paths, and disposal areas; Source of water and type of treatment required for cooking, washing, and drinking; Effluent systems to handle the disposal of washing, sanitation, and kitchen waste water; Source of energy to be used for heating and cooking; Confirm as “yes” or “no” if the facilities or camps are to be located within or closer than 2 kilometres of a protected or forested area; How long the camps will be required to be used; and Procedure for closing and dismantling the camps. Enter details in a table: Example of Contractor’s Facilities to be Used during Construction
3. Environmental Works Procedures
The SEMP is to provide a series of procedures that are designed to protect the environment. These are called environmental work procedures (EWP) and outline how work will be arranged to address the various issues that have been outlined in the SEMP. The SEMP will review and build on the project EMP requirements to develop more detailed procedures for implementation in the construction activity. While the project EMP provides a list of mitigation requirements that will require procedures to be developed for each of them, the Contractor is required to review the adequacy of the requirements and if necessary include additional procedures. Should the Contractor consider that a procedure that is shown in the project EMP is not required, the Contractor will need to justify that decision. The following is a list of procedures that may be required to be included in the SEMP. The project EMP will confirm which of these procedures or others will be required. Site preparation Excavation of construction sites Removal and disposal of excavated waste Erosion and sedimentation Storage and handling of construction materials, fuel, and lubricants
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Noise and vibration Dust generation Public access to site Risk to public and worker health and safety Use of hazardous materials Worker issues (e.g., use of fuel wood, hunting, clearing areas for gardening) Disposal of waste material (solid and liquid) Archaeological discoveries Rehabilitation of construction sites and Contractor facilities 4. Monitoring of Work
The SEMP is to provide details of how each activity will be monitored, how frequently the monitoring will be carried out, what criteria will be monitored, and who will undertake the monitoring. A monthly report on monitoring activities is to be included in the monthly SEMP report. 1. Staff and Worker Training
The SEMP is to provide details of staff and worker training and awareness programs that will be required to ensure compliance with the SEMP. Awareness of staff and workers about safety and environmental regulations, the SEMP requirements, and in special circumstances where work will need to be carried out within or adjacent to protected areas or areas of cultural heritage will be particularly important. The program will need to show who will be responsible for implementing the program and where the program will be introduced so as to ensure that all workers are aware of the SEMP requirements before commencing work. 2. Reporting
The Contractor is to provide details in a monthly SEMP report. The report will be prepared by the person who has been identified within the Contractor’s team as responsible for overseeing the SEMP procedures. The report will outline progress with regard to the project’s physical monitoring targets and implementation of the SEMP for these works. The report should note which tasks have been completed and have been approved for payment by the PMU / PIC. The report is to specify if any notices have been issued by the PMU / PIC to correct work and what has been done by the Contractor to address these issues. Any complaints or issues that have been received from the public are to be listed in the report. Three copies of the report are to be sent to the PMU / PIC. The report will address the following topics: Status of work program: work completed, construction under way, and work planned Environmental unit and staff situation for the month Staff and worker awareness training carried out Waste volumes, types, and disposal (inorganic and organic) Areas revegetated and rehabilitated Dust control report Discovery of artefacts Safety and monthly accident report Status of SEMP environmental mitigation measures
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PMU / PIC notices issued and status of all nonconforming work Environmental Incidents Complaints received Other relevant environmental issues
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Appendix B – Corridor Maps
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Appendix C – Consultation Attendee Lists and Photos
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Sirdarya province, 26 February 2020
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II. Djizzak province, 27 February 2020
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Appendix D – Sample Chance Find Procedure
Objectives of the Procedure The chance find procedure is a project-specific procedure that outlines actions required if previously unknown heritage resources, particularly archaeological resources, are encountered during project construction or operation. A Chance Find Procedure, as described in IFC Performance Standard 8, is a process that prevents chance finds from being disturbed until an assessment by a competent specialist is made and actions consistent with the requirements are implemented.
Scope of the chance find procedure This procedure is applicable to all activities conducted by the personnel, including contractors, that have the potential to uncover a heritage item/site. The procedure details the actions to be taken when a previously unidentified and potential heritage item/site is found during construction activities. Procedure outlines the roles and responsibilities and the response times required from both project staff, and any relevant heritage authority. Procedure If any person discovers a physical cultural resource, such as (but not limited to) archaeological sites, historical sites, remains and objects, or a cemetery and/or individual graves during excavation or construction, the following steps shall be taken: 1. Stop all works in the vicinity of the find, until a solution is found for the preservation of these artefacts, or advice from the relevant authorities is obtained; 2. Immediately notify a foreman. The foreman will then notify the Construction Manager and the Environment Social Officer (ESO) who will in turn must contact the PIC; 3. Record details in Incident Report and take photos of the find; 4. Delineate the discovered site or area; secure the site to prevent any damage or loss of removable objects. In cases of removable antiquities or sensitive remains, a night guard shall be arranged until the responsible local authorities take over; 5. Preliminary evaluation of the findings by ESO and if necessary, government archaeologists. The ESO must make a rapid assessment of the site or find to determine its importance. Based on this assessment the appropriate strategy can be implemented. The significance and importance of the findings should be assessed according to the various criteria relevant to cultural heritage such as aesthetic, historic, scientific or research, social and economic values of the find; 6. Sites of minor significance (such as isolated or unclear features, and isolated finds) should be recorded immediately by the archaeologist, thus causing a minimum disruption to the work schedule of the Contractor. The results of all archaeological work must be reported to the Ministry/Agency, once completed. 7. In case of significant find the Agency/Ministry (Agency for Protection of National Heritage or Archaeological Research Centre, hereinafter referred to as Heritage team) should be informed immediately and in writing within 7 days from the find (ref. law on heritage protection). 8. The onsite archaeologist provides the Heritage team with photos, other information as relevant for identification and assessment of the significance of heritage items. 9. The Ministry must investigate the fact within 2 weeks from the date of notification and provide response in writing. 10. Decisions on how to handle the finding shall be taken by the responsible authorities. This could include changes in the layout (such as when finding an irremovable remain of cultural or archaeological importance) conservation, preservation, restoration and salvage;
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11. Construction works could resume only after permission is granted from the responsible authorities. 12. In case no response received within the 2 weeks period mentioned above, this is considered as authorisation to proceed with suspended construction works.
One of the main requirements of the procedure is record keeping. All finds must be registered. Photolog, copies of communication with decision making authorities, conclusions and recommendations/guidance, implementation reports – kept. Induction/Training All personnel, especially those working on earth movements and excavations, are to be inducted on the identification of potential heritage items/sites and the relevant actions for them with regards to this procedure during the Project induction and regular toolbox talks.
Additional information
Management options for archaeological site Site avoidance. If the boundaries of the site have been delineated attempt must be made to redesign the proposed development to avoid the site. (The fastest and most cost-effective management option) Mitigation. If it is not feasible to avoid the site through redesign, it will be necessary to sample it using data collection program prior to its loss. This could include surface collection and/or excavation. (The most expensive and time-consuming management option.) Site Protection. It may be possible to protect the site through the installation of barriers during the time of the development and/or possibly for a longer term. This could include the erection of high visibility fencing around the site or covering the site area with a geotextile and then capping it with fill. The exact prescription would be site- specific.
Management of replicable and non-replicable heritage Different approaches for the finds apply to replicable and non-replicable heritage.
Replicable heritage Where tangible cultural heritage that is replicable45 and not critical is encountered, mitigation measures will be applied. The mitigation hierarchy is as follows: Avoidance; Minimization of adverse impacts and implementation of restoration measures, in situ; Restoration of the functionality of the cultural heritage, in a different location; Permanent removal of historical and archaeological artefacts and structures; Compensation of loss - where minimization of adverse impacts and restoration not feasible.
Non-replicable heritage
45 Replicable cultural heritage is defined as tangible forms of cultural heritage that can themselves be moved to another location or that can be replaced by a similar structure or natural features to which the cultural values can be transferred by appropriate measures. Archaeological or historical sites may be considered replicable where the particular areas and cultural values they represent are well represented by other sites and/or structures.
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Most cultural heritage is best protected by in situ preservation, since removal is likely to result in irreparable damage or even destruction of the cultural heritage.
Nonreplicable cultural heritage46 must not be removed unless all of the following conditions are met: There are no technically or financially feasible alternatives to removal; The overall benefits of the project conclusively outweigh the anticipated cultural heritage loss from removal; and
Any removal of cultural heritage must be conducted using the best available technique advised by relevant authority and supervised by archaeologist.
Human Remains Management Options The handling of human remains believed to be archaeological in nature requires communication according to the same procedure described above.
There are two possible courses of action: Avoid. The development project is redesigned to completely avoid the found remains. An assessment should be made as to whether the remains may be affected by residual or accumulative impacts associated with the development, and properly addressed by a comprehensive management plan. Exhumated. Exhumation of the remains in a manner considered appropriate by decision makers. This will involve the predetermination of a site suitable for the reburial of the remains. Certain ceremonies or procedures may need to be followed before development activities can recommence in the area of the discovery.
46 Nonreplicable cultural heritage may relate to the social, economic, cultural, environmental, and climatic conditions of past peoples, their evolving ecologies, adaptive strategies, and early forms of environmental management, where the (i) cultural heritage is unique or relatively unique for the period it represents, or (ii) cultural heritage is unique or relatively unique in linking several periods in the same site. Examples of non-replicable cultural heritage may include an ancient city or temple, or a site unique in the period that it represents.
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Appendix E – Noise Monitoring Results
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Republic of Uzbekistan Ministry of Health The medical document form No. 273 Jizzakh Province Sanitation According to the Order No. 777 signed by the Physical factors of hygiene laboratory Minister of Health of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Division December 25, 2017
PROTOCOL of NOISE MEASUREMENT No 43
3.09.2020
1. Place of measurement: 24 Istikbal village of Zarbdar district, Jizzakh region, Coordination: 40°14'3.73"N 68°4'50.01"E
The name of the project area, High voltage line
2. Description of the place of measurement: Measurement was carried out in residential area
______3. Measuring instruments: Sound level meter - 003 (Шумомер ВШВ-003-МЗ) №181
4. State control:_ Republican Center for standardization ______
______№ 1427/05____ 10.03.2019______number of document and date of issue
5. Documents substantiating the measurement and the conclusion:
Sanitary norms and rules 0325-16, Sanitary norms and rules 0065-96
6. The main sources of noise (vibration) and noise (vibration) character: wind and outdoor environment
7. Number of workers:______No workers______
8. Noise measurement results Place of measurement Noise pressure level (in vibration velocity dB and average geometric Noise level frequency in octave area in hertz) (equivalent noise level 31,6 63 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 8000 in BALL) Sequence number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 According to Sanitary 90 75 66 59 54 50 47 45 43 55 norms and rules - from 7 am till 23 pm 3.09.2020 46 43 41 39 36 33 30 28 22 24 00 time 19 1 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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3.09.2020 45 41 40 37 35 33 32 30 25 26 00 2 time 20 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3.09.2020 44 40 38 36 35 33 30 29 24 26 00 3 time 21 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 3.09.2020 42 39 37 36 33 31 27 25 22 24 00 time 22 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 According to Sanitary 83 67 57 49 44 40 37 35 33 45 norms and rules - from 23 pm till 7 am 3.09.2020 41 38 36 34 33 29 25 22 20 24 00 5 time 23 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3.09.2020 40 37 35 33 30 29 27 26 20 26 00 6 time 24 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4.09.2020 43 40 39 35 33 31 27 25 21 24 time 1 00 7 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4.09.2020 38 36 33 33 31 30 27 21 19 24 00 time 2 8 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 4.09.2020 40 37 36 33 32 30 25 23 20 24 time 3 00 9 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4.09.2020 41 38 36 35 33 29 27 25 19 26 10 time 4 00 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4.09.2020 42 38 37 25 23 22 22 21 20 30 11 time 5 00
Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4.09.2020 39 34 32 27 25 23 20 19 18 30 time 6 00 12 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 According to Sanitary 90 75 66 59 54 50 47 45 43 55 norms and rules - from 7 am till 23 pm 4.09.2020 38 33 29 27 25 23 21 20 18 30 00 13 time 7
Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4.09.2020 37 30 28 27 23 22 20 19 18 30 14 time 8 00 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4.09.2020 40 35 33 28 26 23 20 20 18 30 time 9 00 15 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4.09.2020 42 36 33 30 29 25 24 23 19 30 16 time 10 00 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4.09.2020 43 38 34 30 28 26 24 23 20 31 17 time 11 00 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4.09.2020 44 39 36 30 28 26 24 23 20 30 18 time 12 00 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4.09.2020 40 35 32 24 23 22 20 18 18 30 19 time 13 00 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4.09.2020 41 33 30 25 23 20 20 19 17 30 20 time 14 00 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 4.09.2020 40 34 31 27 24 23 21 21 19 30 21 time 15 00 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4.09.2020 38 34 30 27 23 22 22 20 19 30 22 time 16 00 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23 4.09.2020 36 31 29 27 23 23 20 19 19 29 time 17 00 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 4.09.2020 35 30 28 25 23 22 21 20 18 29 time 18 00 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
9.3. Measured by: __ Laboratory assistant, __ J.Asadov ______Position and name Signature
Conclusion: According to the results of laboratory measurements, the northern settlement of 24 Istikbal village of Zarbdar district, Jizzakh region, meets the requirements of Sanitary norms and rules-0325-16, Sanitary norms and rules-0267-09 on the amount of noise in the coordinates - 40°14'3.73"N 68°4'50.01"E
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PROTOCOL of NOISE MEASUREMENT No 45
7.09.2020
1. Place of measurement: Sirdarya region Khavast district, south of the outskirts of Yangier village 24. Coordinates 40 ° 14'45.92 "N 68 ° 48'50.44" E
The name of the project area, High voltage line
2. Description of the place of measurement: Measurement was carried out in residential area
______9. Measuring instruments: Sound level meter - 003 (Шумомер ВШВ-003-МЗ) №181
10. State control:_ Republican Center for standardization ______
______№ 1427/05____ 10.03.2019______number of document and date of issue
11. Documents substantiating the measurement and the conclusion:
Sanitary norms and rules 0325-16; Sanitary norms and rules 0065-96
12. The main sources of noise (vibration) and noise (vibration) character: wind and environmental influences
13. Number of workers:______No workers______
8. Noise measurement results Noise pressure level (in vibration velocity dB and average geometric Noise frequency in octave area in hertz) level (equivale Place of measurement 31,6 63 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 8000 nt noise level in BALL) Sequence number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 According to Sanitary 90 75 66 59 54 50 47 45 43 55 norms and rules - from 7 am till 23 pm
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7.09. 2020 45 43 40 38 37 31 28 26 19 23 00 time 19 1 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7.09. 2020 44 42 40 37 33 32 30 28 20 24 00 2 time 20 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7.09. 2020 42 39 36 34 33 30 29 25 20 24 00 3 time 21 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 7.09. 2020 40 38 36 33 30 29 26 23 18 22 00 time 22 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 According to Sanitary 83 67 57 49 44 40 37 35 33 45 norms and rules - from 23 pm till 7 am 7.09. 2020 38 36 34 33 30 29 27 23 18 22 00 5 time 23 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7.09. 2020 40 39 37 35 33 30 28 25 19 23 00 6 time 24 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8.09. 2020 41 40 37 33 32 30 26 22 20 24 time 1 00 7 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8.09. 2020 42 40 38 35 30 30 26 23 20 22 00 time 2 8 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 8.09. 2020 43 39 37 35 33 32 28 26 20 24 time 3 00 9 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8.09. 2020 40 37 36 34 30 30 26 23 20 24 10 time 4 00 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8.09. 2020 38 34 30 27 24 22 21 20 19 22 11 time 5 00
Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8.09. 2020 37 32 29 27 23 20 20 19 18 24 time 6 00 12 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 According to Sanitary 90 75 66 59 54 50 47 45 43 55 norms and rules - from 7 am till 23 pm 8.09. 2020 40 36 32 29 26 23 20 20 18 22 00 13 time 7
Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8.09. 2020 42 37 35 30 26 24 22 20 19 23 14 time 8 00 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8.09. 2020 43 36 32 29 26 23 21 21 20 24 time 9 00 15 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8.09. 2020 44 36 33 29 26 22 22 20 19 22 16 time 10 00 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8.09. 2020 40 34 30 27 23 22 20 20 19 23 17 time 11 00 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8.09. 2020 41 36 33 29 26 22 19 19 18 22 18 time 12 00 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8.09. 2020 42 37 34 30 27 25 23 20 19 22 19 time 13 00 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8.09. 2020 40 36 33 27 25 23 20 20 18 23 20 time 14 00 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 8.09. 2020 38 33 30 27 23 21 21 20 18 22 21 time 15 00 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8.09. 2020 37 35 31 30 27 25 23 21 18 24 22 time 16 00 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23 8.09. 2020 36 33 31 27 23 22 21 21 17 24 time 17 00 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 8.09. 2020 35 31 30 25 23 21 21 20 17 23 time 18 00 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9.4. 9.5. 9.6. Measured by: __ Laboratory assistant, __ J.Asadov ______Position and name Signature
Conclusion: According to the results of laboratory measurements, south of the outskirts of 24 Yangier village, Sirdarya region Khavast district, meets the requirements of Sanitary norms and rules-0325-16, Sanitary norms and rules-0267-09 on the amount of noise in the coordinates - Coordinates 40 ° 14'45.92 "N 68 ° 48'50.44" E
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4.09.2020
1. Place of measurement: Pakhtaobod village of Sharof Rashidov district, Jizzakh region, Coordinates: 40°14'33.47"N 68°43'24.39"E
The name of the project area, High voltage line
2. Description of the place of measurement: Measurement was carried out in residential area
______14. Measuring instruments: Sound level meter - 003 (Шумомер ВШВ-003-МЗ) №181
15. State control:_ Republican Center for standardization ______
______№ 1427/05____ 10.03.2019______number of document and date of issue
16. Documents substantiating the measurement and the conclusion:
Sanitary norms and rules 0325-16; Sanitary norms and rules 0065-96
17. The main sources of noise (vibration) and noise (vibration) character: wind and environmental influences
18. Number of workers:______No workers______
8. Noise measurement results Noise pressure level (in vibration velocity dB and average geometric Noise frequency in octave area in hertz) level (equival Place of measurement 31,6 63 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 8000 ent noise level in
Sequence number BALL) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 According to Sanitary 90 75 66 59 54 50 47 45 43 55 norms and rules - from 7 am till 23 pm
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04.09 2020 46 43 41 39 36 33 31 30 26 30 00 time 19 1 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 04.09 2020 45 41 39 36 33 33 30 28 26 30 00 2 time 20 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 04.09 2020 44 40 40 38 36 33 30 27 25 30 00 3 time 21 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 04.09 2020 43 40 38 35 33 31 25 23 21 30 00 time 22 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 According to Sanitary 83 67 57 49 44 40 37 35 33 45 norms and rules - from 23 pm till 7 am 04.09 2020 42 40 38 34 33 31 27 25 20 30 00 5 time 23 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 04.09 2020 41 39 37 36 34 32 27 24 20 30 00 6 time 24 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 05.09 2020 39 37 36 34 32 30 27 25 19 30 time 1 00 7 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 05.09 2020 40 39 37 35 33 30 27 25 20 30 00 time 2 8 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 05.09 2020 44 40 38 34 32 30 26 24 20 32 time 3 00 9 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 05.09 2020 43 39 38 35 31 30 27 23 20 31 10 time 4 00 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 05.09 2020 41 38 36 30 26 24 23 20 20 31 11 time 5 00
Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 05.09 2020 38 31 30 27 24 22 21 20 18 30 time 6 00 12 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 According to Sanitary 90 75 66 59 54 50 47 45 43 55 norms and rules - from 7 am till 23 pm 05.09 2020 40 37 35 30 27 23 21 21 19 30 00 13 time 7
Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 05.09 2020 41 39 37 33 29 26 24 21 20 31 14 time 8 00 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 05.09 2020 42 34 32 31 29 26 23 21 20 30 time 9 00 15 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 05.09 2020 43 35 31 27 25 23 21 20 20 30 16 time 10 00 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 05.09 2020 44 36 34 30 26 23 22 21 20 32 17 time 11 00 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 05.09 2020 40 35 31 27 25 23 23 21 20 30 18 time 12 00 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 05.09 2020 39 34 30 26 24 22 21 20 20 30 19 time 13 00 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 05.09 2020 38 33 29 25 23 22 21 20 18 29 20 time 14 00 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 05.09 2020 40 34 30 26 24 23 22 20 19 30 21 time 15 00 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 05.09 2020 37 33 28 28 26 25 23 20 18 29 22 time 16 00 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23 05.09 2020 36 34 30 28 26 24 23 20 18 29 time 17 00 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 05.09 2020 35 33 30 28 26 24 22 21 18 27 time 18 00 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9.7. 9.8. 9.9. Measured by: __ Laboratory assistant, __ J.Asadov ______Position and name Signature
Conclusion: According to the results of laboratory measurements, the southern settlement of Pakhtabad village, Sharof Rashidov district, Jizzakh region, meets the requirements of Sanitary norms and rules-0325-16, Sanitary norms and rules-0267-09 on the amount of noise in the coordinates - 40°14'3.73"N 68°4'50.01"E
Laboratory director: U.Ummatov
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PROTOCOL of NOISE MEASUREMENT No 46
8.09.2020
1. Place of measurement: Sirdaryo region Khavast district, southern settlement of Baimurabad village, Coordinates 40 ° 15'22.97 "N, 68 ° 57'15.48" E
The name of the project area, High voltage line
2. Description of the place of measurement: Measurement was carried out in residential area
______19. Measuring instruments: Sound level meter - 003 (Шумомер ВШВ-003-МЗ) №181
20. State control:_ Republican Center for standardization ______
______№ 1427/05____ 10.03.2019______number of document and date of issue
21. Documents substantiating the measurement and the conclusion:
Sanitary norms and rules 0325-16; Sanitary norms and rules 0065-96
22. The main sources of noise (vibration) and noise (vibration) character: wind and environmental influences
23. Number of workers:______No workers______
8. Noise measurement results Noise pressure level (in vibration velocity dB and average geometric Noise level frequency in octave area in hertz) (equivalent noise level Place of measurement 31,6 63 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 8000 in BALL) Sequence number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
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According to Sanitary 90 75 66 59 54 50 47 45 43 55 norms and rules - from 7 am till 23 pm 8.09.2020 46 42 40 38 34 32 30 28 20 26 00 time 19 1 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8.09.2020 45 41 39 38 35 31 30 27 18 24 00 2 time 20 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8.09.2020 44 40 38 37 36 33 31 27 17 26 00 3 time 21 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 8.09.2020 43 38 37 35 33 31 28 25 16 26 00 time 22 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 According to Sanitary 83 67 57 49 44 40 37 35 33 45 norms and rules - from 23 pm till 7 am 8.09.2020 38 37 36 34 30 28 25 23 22 24 00 5 time 23 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8.09.2020 38 36 35 35 33 30 26 24 23 24 00 6 time 24 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9.09.2020 36 36 34 34 32 30 26 24 22 24 time 1 00 7 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9.09.2020 36 35 35 32 30 29 27 25 20 23 00 time 2 8 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 9.09.2020 37 35 34 32 28 26 24 24 22 24 time 3 00 9 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9.09.2020 38 35 35 32 32 31 28 26 20 24 10 time 4 00 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9.09.2020 37 35 33 28 26 26 24 22 22 26 11 time 5 00
Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9.09.2020 38 31 31 25 23 23 21 20 20 26 time 6 00 12 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 According to Sanitary 90 75 66 59 54 50 47 45 43 55 norms and rules - from 7 am till 23 pm 9.09.2020 38 32 30 27 25 23 22 22 22 24 00 13 time 7
Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9.09.2020 36 35 33 30 26 23 22 21 20 24 14 time 8 00 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9.09.2020 36 33 30 28 26 26 24 24 20 26 time 9 00 15 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9.09.2020 37 35 33 30 27 26 25 21 20 26 16 time 10 00 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9.09.2020 35 35 35 30 28 27 24 20 20 26 17 time 11 00 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9.09.2020 37 35 33 30 27 26 25 21 20 26 18 time 12 00 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9.09.2020 35 35 35 30 28 27 24 20 20 26 19 time 13 00 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9.09.2020 37 35 33 30 27 26 25 21 20 26 20 time 14 00 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 9.09.2020 37 35 33 30 27 26 25 21 20 26 21 time 15 00 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9.09.2020 35 35 35 30 28 27 24 20 20 26 22 time 16 00 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23 9.09.2020 37 35 33 30 27 26 25 21 20 26 time 17 00 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 9.09.2020 34 30 29 28 26 23 20 20 18 29 time 18 00 Above the norm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9.10. 9.11. 9.12. Measured by: __ Laboratory assistant, __ J.Asadov ______Position and name Signature
Conclusion: According to the results of laboratory measurements, southern settlement of Baimurabad village, Sirdarya region Khavast district, meets the requirements of Sanitary norms and rules-0325-16, Sanitary norms and rules-0267-09 on the amount of noise in the coordinates - Coordinates 40 ° 15'22.97 "N, 68 ° 57'15.48" E
Laboratory director: U.Ummatov
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Appendix F – Air Quality Monitoring Results
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PSK-04:2017 Apendix А
Confirmed by First Deputy Head of the Department of Ecology and Environmental Protection of Jizzakh region Sh.Artikbaev 17/07/2020
State Committee of Ecology and Environmental Protection of the Republic of Uzbekistan Department of Ecology and Environmental Protection of Jizzakh region Protocol No 1
Name of laboratory : Accredited Environmental Protection Laboratory of the Department of Ecology and Environmental Protection, Jizzakh region Date of sampling: July 17, 2020 Name of sampling area: Zarbdar district, “Yoshlik” MCA Purpose of sampling: Chemical analysis of dust and gases released into the atmosphere Document (GD) and measurement methodology: MMP - method of measuring parameters (devices) 143:2019. MMP - method of measuring parameters (devices) 03897485-01:2019 Name of measurement objects and management document: MPC Measurement conditions (temperature and other measurements): Temperature t = +41 S, Atm dav 729mm.rt.st. Organization inspecting the measurement: Department of Ecology and Environmental Protection Department of Environmental Pollution Protection in Jizzakh region.
Measurement results
№ Sampling area Source Number Name of The unit of measurement of substances Compliance
substances h/s
Defined in the Actually released normative document меъёр г/сек dust
Zarbdor district, NO2 0.085 0,001 Norm 1 Yoshlik MCA, SO2 0.05887 0,00047 Norm Namuna village Inorganic dust 0.15 - Not detected NH3
Date of analysis: July 17, 2020
Responsible for measuring: Urolov M.
Measured by: E.Ledyayeva
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PSK-04:2017 Apendix А
Confirmed by First Deputy Head of the Department of Ecology and Environmental Protection of Jizzakh region Sh.Artikbaev 20/07/2020
State Committee of Ecology and Environmental Protection of the Republic of Uzbekistan Department of Ecology and Environmental Protection of Jizzakh region Protocol No 2
Name of laboratory : Accredited Environmental Protection Laboratory of the Department of Ecology and Environmental Protection, Jizzakh region Date of sampling: July 20, 2020 Name of sampling area: Sharof Rashidv district, Tarakkiyot MCA, (Former Pakhtaobod MCA) Purpose of sampling: Chemical analysis of dust and gases released into the atmosphere Document (GD) and measurement methodology: MMP - method of measuring parameters (devices) 143:2019. MMP - method of measuring parameters (devices) 03897485-01:2019 Name of measurement objects and management document: MPC Measurement conditions (temperature and other measurements): Temperature t = +40 S, Atm.dav. 730mm.rt.st. Organization inspecting the measurement: Department of Ecology and Environmental Protection Department of Environmental Pollution Protection in Jizzakh region.
Measurement results
№ Sampling area Source Number Name of The unit of measurement of substances Compliance
substances g/s
Defined in the Actually released normative document меъёр г/сек dust
Sharof Rashidov NO2 0.083 0.00025 Norm 1 district, Tarakkiyot SO2 0.05887 0.00043 Norm MCA, Inorganic dust 0.15 - Not detected (former Pakhtaobod NH3 MCA)
Date of analysis: July 20, 2020
Responsible for measuring: Urolov M.
Measured by: E.Ledyayeva
PSK-04:2017 Apendix А
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Confirmed by First Deputy Head of the Department of Ecology and Environmental Protection of Jizzakh region Sh.Artikbaev 21/07/2020
State Committee of Ecology and Environmental Protection of the Republic of Uzbekistan Department of Ecology and Environmental Protection of Jizzakh region Protocol No 3
Name of laboratory : Accredited Environmental Protection Laboratory of the Department of Ecology and Environmental Protection, Jizzakh region Date of sampling: July 20, 2020 Name of sampling area: Sirdarya region ,Havast district,,South of the Karakum village Purpose of sampling: Chemical analysis of dust and gases released into the atmosphere Document (GD) and measurement methodology: MMP - method of measuring parameters (devices) 143:2019. MMP - method of measuring parameters (devices) 03897485-01:2019 Name of measurement objects and management document: MPC Measurement conditions (temperature and other measurements): Temperature t = +41 S, Atm.dav. 730mm.rt.st. Organization inspecting the measurement: Department of Ecology and Environmental Protection Department of Environmental Pollution Protection in Jizzakh region.
Measurement results
№ Sampling area Source Number Name of The unit of measurement of substances Compliance
substances g/s
Defined in the Actually released normative document меъёр г/сек dust
Sirdarya region NO2 0.083 0,001 Norm 1 ,Havast SO2 0.05887 0,0011 Norm district,,South of the Inorganic dust 0.15 - Not detected Karakum village NH3
Date of analysis: July 20, 2020
Responsible for measuring: Urolov M.
Measured by: E.Ledyayeva
PSK-04:2017 Apendix А
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Confirmed by First Deputy Head of the Department of Ecology and Environmental Protection of Jizzakh region Sh.Artikbaev 21/07/2020
State Committee of Ecology and Environmental Protection of the Republic of Uzbekistan Department of Ecology and Environmental Protection of Jizzakh region Protocol No 4
Name of laboratory : Accredited Environmental Protection Laboratory of the Department of Ecology and Environmental Protection, Jizzakh region Date of sampling: July 20, 2020 Name of sampling area: Syrdarya region, Khavast district, South of the Baymurad village Purpose of sampling: Chemical analysis of dust and gases released into the atmosphere Document (GD) and measurement methodology: MMP - method of measuring parameters (devices) 143:2019. MMP - method of measuring parameters (devices) 03897485-01:2019 Name of measurement objects and management document: MPC Measurement conditions (temperature and other measurements): Temperature t = +41 S, Atm.dav. 730mm.rt.st. Organization inspecting the measurement: Department of Ecology and Environmental Protection Department of Environmental Pollution Protection in Jizzakh region.
Measurement results
№ Sampling area Source Number Name of The unit of measurement of substances Compliance
substances g/s
Defined in the Actually released normative document меъёр г/сек dust
Syrdarya region, NO2 0.083 0,00030 Norm 1 Khavast district, SO2 0.05887 0,00045 Norm South of the Inorganic dust 0.15 - Not detected Baymurad village NH3
Date of analysis: July 20, 2020
Responsible for measuring: Urolov M.
Measured by: E.Ledyayeva
PSK-04:2017 Apendix А
Confirmed by First Deputy Head of the Department
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of Ecology and Environmental Protection of Jizzakh region Sh.Artikbaev 21/07/2020
State Committee of Ecology and Environmental Protection of the Republic of Uzbekistan Department of Ecology and Environmental Protection of Jizzakh region Protocol No 4
Name of laboratory : Accredited Environmental Protection Laboratory of the Department of Ecology and Environmental Protection, Jizzakh region Date of sampling: July 20, 2020 Name of sampling area: Syrdarya region, Khavast district, South outskirts of the Yangiyer village Purpose of sampling: Chemical analysis of dust and gases released into the atmosphere Document (GD) and measurement methodology: MMP - method of measuring parameters (devices) 143:2019. MMP - method of measuring parameters (devices) 03897485-01:2019 Name of measurement objects and management document: MPC Measurement conditions (temperature and other measurements): Temperature t = +41 S, Atm.dav. 730mm.rt.st. Organization inspecting the measurement: Department of Ecology and Environmental Protection Department of Environmental Pollution Protection in Jizzakh region.
Measurement results
№ Sampling area Source Number Name of The unit of measurement of substances Compliance
substances g/s
Defined in the Actually released normative document меъёр г/сек dust
Syrdarya region, NO2 0.083 0,001 Norm 1 Khavast district, SO2 0.05887 0,0005 Norm South outskirts of the Inorganic dust 0.15 - Not detected Yangiyer village NH3
Date of analysis: July 20, 2020
Responsible for measuring: Urolov M.
Measured by: E.Ledyayeva
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Appendix G – Report Preparers
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This report has been prepared by Nick Skinner, Environmental Specialist, and Director of Vista Environment AB. Mr Skinner is an experienced professional with a range of skills relating to environmental and social management, specifically in the infrastructure and power sectors. Key qualifications include: • Prepared more than fifty environmental and social impact assessments (ESIA) for a range of funding agencies including the EIB, EBRD, World Bank Group, Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), JICA, ADB and USAID; • Prepared environmental management and mitigation plans for a range of projects including power generation, transmission and distribution, gas production, roads, bridges, tunnels, irrigation and agriculture, rail and metro and water treatment; • Preparation of ESIAs including the following technical elements; noise models, air quality models, thermal plume models, vibration models, analysis of tunnels on ground water flows; • Team Leader for the impact assessment of road, hydrological and agricultural projects in Asia and Africa and Deputy Chief of Party for a USAID funded hydropower project study; • Development of Strategic Environmental Assessment regulations for the Kyrgyz Republic; • Environmental management for complex multi-project infrastructure programs with values of more than one billion USD; • Preparation of environmental compliance documents, guidelines and training programs for USAID; • Development of GRI based reporting mechanisms and reporting findings to the UNGC for a global power provider; • Preparation of an Environmental Management System (EMS) for a 31MW CHP facility in Northern Ireland; • Experience of the development of PPP infrastructure projects including the preparation of tender documents, environmental contract provisions and forming part of technical review panels; • Advisory services to commercial lenders financing multi-billion euro infrastructure projects in Europe; and • In depth knowledge of IFC Performance Standards and Equator Principles.
He has implemented projects in a diverse range of countries including Italy, United Kingdom, Poland, Romania, Kosovo, Ukraine, Albania, Macedonia, Turkey, UAE, Yemen, Qatar, Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Nepal, Vietnam, Indonesia, Laos, China, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Togo, Nigeria, Ghana, Sudan and Liberia.
Most recently he has been responsible for the preparation of EIAs or had input into the following ADB funded projects in Uzbekistan:
Gas Transmission Energy Enhancement (April 2019 to Present) Preparing the EIA for two gas compressor stations and over 200 km of gas pipelines. Project includes an audit of existing facilities and air emissions modeling, noise modeling and biodiversity surveys.
Sustainable Hydropower Project (March 2019 – September 2019) In association with Nippon Koei Consultants, updated the EIA of this run of river hydropower project. Managed an international team of experts in preparing ecological flows assessment and also and assessment of critical habitat in the nearby Key Biodiversity Area.
Distribution Network Modernization Program (February 2019 to June 2019) Environmental specialist for the results based lending program for the electrical distribution company of Uzbekistan. Completed a Program Safeguards System Assessment of the national regulations and the utility practices. Outputs included a set of program safeguards actions, including measures to manage issues such as persistent organic pollutants.
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Power Generation Efficiency Improvement Project (September 2016 – July 2017) Prepared the Environmental Impact Assessment of for the expansion of the Talimarjan Gas Power Plant in Uzbekistan. The project will add 900 MW of power to the existing 1.7GW plant. Key aspects of the EIA are air dispersion modeling, assessment of thermal pollution, climate change impacts, social and health impacts and cumulative noise impacts. As part of the environmental assessment an environmental audit of the existing power plant was also prepared.
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