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SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM OF SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM OF RIVER MAINTENANCE FLOW RIVER MAINTENANCE FLOW FROM YANGRAN KHOLA FROM YANGRAN KHOLA - Plan -A - - Plan -B - The aquatic life release is set to be; The aquatic life release is set to be; Dry season : 20 % of mean discharge in the driest 3 monthes Dry season : average of 90% dependable discharge Wet season : 4 times of dry season. Wet season : average of 90% dependable discharge 1.2 Mean Flow 1.2 Mean Flow Aquatic Life Release Aquatic Life Release AF-7 1.0 Irrigation Release 1.0 Irrigation Release 0.8 0.8 0.6 0.6 0.4 0.4 Discharge in cum. Discharge in cum. 0.2 0.2 0.0 0.0 Jul Jul Jan Jan Jun Jun Oct Oct Feb Feb Sep Sep Apr Apr Dec Dec Mar Mar Aug Aug Nov Nov May May Figure A.6.1 Schematic Diagrams of River Maintenance Flow from the Yangran Khola Annex Part A Supporting Report (2) Environmental Impact Assessment Annex ANNEX A1 - LIST OF MAIN ACTS OF HMG NEPAL APPLICABLE TO ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS FOR HYDROELECTRIC PROJECTS - Environment Protection Act,2053 (1997) - Environment Protection Regulations,2054 (1997) - National Environmental Assessment Guidelines,2050 (1993) - EIA Guidelines for Forestry Sector, 2052 (1995) - Draft EIA Guidelines for Water Resources Sector, 2052 (1995) - Forest Act,2050 (1993) and Forest Regulations, 2052 (1995) - Forestry Sector Policy,2054 (1997) - Soil & Water Conservation Act, 2039 (1982) - National Parks & Wildlife Conservation Act,2029 (1973) - Aquatic Animals Protection Act, 2039 (1982) &Amend’t,2055(1999) - Electricity Act & Regulations,2050 (1992) - Land Acquisition Act,2034 (1977) - Water Resources Regulations, 2050 (1993) - Local Self Governance Act,2055 (1999) & Regulations,2056 (2000). - Explosives Act, 1961; - Vehicle and Transportation Management Act, 1992; - Labour Act, 1991; - Solid Waste (Management and Resource Mobilisation), Act, 1986; - Land Acquisition Guideline, 1993; - Public Roads Act, 1974; - Hydropower Development Policy, 2002 JICA KULEKHANI III HPP AX-1 February 2003 Supporting Report (2) Environmental Impact Assessment Annex ANNEX A2 – LIST OF SELECTED STANDARDS COMMONLY USED IN NEPAL FOR VARIOUS EMISSIONS Proposed Ambient Air Quality Standards in the Project Area (Adopted from WHO guideline values with modifications) S.N. Parameters Average time in a day Level ppm mg/m3 µg/m3 1. Co 15 min. - 100 100000 30min. - 60 60000 hr. - 30 30000 8.00 hrs. - 10 10000 2. No2 24 hrs. - 0.15 150 1 hr. - 0.35 350 3. So2 24 hrs. - 0.125 125 1 hrs. 0.30 0.35 350 10 min. 0.43 0.5 500 4. SPM 24 hrs. - 0.250 250 5. PM10 24 hrs. - 0.150 150 6. Lead 24 hrs. - - 0.5-1 Source: WHO (1977, 1978, 1979, 1987). Proposed Noise Exposure Limits for the Work Environment (Adopted from Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). S.N. Noise Exposure (dBA) Permissible exposure (Hours and Minutes) 85 16 hrs. 87 12 hrs. –18 min. 90 8 hrs. 93 5 hrs – 18 min. 96 3 hrs.-30 min. 99 2 hrs. – 18 min. 102 1 hr. – 30 min. 105 1 hr. 108 40 min. 111 26 min. 114 17 min. 115 15 min. 118 10 min. 121 6.6 min. 124 4 min. 127 3 min. 130 1 min. Source: Marsh, 1991. JICA KULEKHANI III HPP AX-2 February 2003 Supporting Report (2) Environmental Impact Assessment Annex Proposed Average Equivalent Sound Levels Recommended to Protect the Public Health and Welfare of the Project Site Communities S.N. Land Use Measure To Protect Against Activity Interference and Hearing Loss Effects (dBA) Residential including farm Leq (24) 55 residences Commercial Leq (24) 70 Hospitals Leq (24) 55 Industrial Leq (24) 70 Educational Leq (24) 55 Recreational Areas Leq (24) 70 Farmland and general unpopulated Leq (24) 70 land Source: U.S, Environmental Protection Agency, 1974 Note: Leq (24)= Equivalent Sound Level in decibels for 24 hours. Proposed Standards for Vibration from Construction Sites Type of Restriction Area Classified Standard Value I & II 75 dB Work Prohibited Time I 7.00 P.M. - 7.00 A.M. II 10.00 P.M. - 6.00 A.M. Maximum Working Duration I 10.00 hrs. per Day II 14 hrs. per Day Maximum Consecutive Working Days I & II 6 Days Working Prohibited Days I & II Saturdays & Holidays Source: Vibration Regulation Law 64 of 1976, Japan Notes: - Area I, stands for areas to which one of the following descriptions applies: - Areas where maintenance of quiet is particularly needed to preserve the residential environment. - Areas which require maintenance of quiet since they are need for residential purposes. - Areas need for commercial and industrial as well as residential proposes which are in need of measures to prevent vibration pollution since a considerable number of houses are located. - The neighbourhood of schools, hospitals and the like. - Area II stands for areas where there is a need to preserve the living environment of in habitants and other than Area I. - Vibration level shall be measured at the boundary line of the specified construction work site. JICA KULEKHANI III HPP AX-3 February 2003 Supporting Report (2) Environmental Impact Assessment Annex Proposed Limits for Road Traffic Vibration Time area Day time Night time Applicable areas I 65 dBA 60 dBA Areas where maintenance of quiet is particularly needed to preserve a good living environment and where quiet is called for us as they are used for residential purpose. II 70 dBA 65 dBA Areas need for commercial and industrial as well as residential purposes where there is a need to preserve the living environment of local inhabitants and areas mainly serving industrial propose which are in need of measures to prevent the living environment of local residents from deteriorating. Source: Vibration Regulation Law 64 of 1976, Japan Note: Vibration level shall be measured at the boundary line of the road. JICA KULEKHANI III HPP AX-4 February 2003 PART B SOCIAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT THE UPGRADING FEASIBILITY STUDY ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE KULEKHANI III HYDROPOWER PROJECT IN THE KINGDOM OF NEPAL FINAL REPORT VOLUME III SUPPORTING REPORT (2) PART B: SOCIAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION EXECUTIVE SUMMARY SOCIAL Impact Assessment (SIA).............................................................................BS- 1 Resettlement Plan (RP)................................................................................................BS- 5 Social Action Plan (SAP) Framework.........................................................................BS- 8 Public Consultation Program.......................................................................................BS-13 Further Studies - Detailed Design Phase .....................................................................BS-14 CHAPTER B.1 SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (SIA) B.1.1 Introduction ...........................................................................................B1- 1 B.1.2 Makwanpur District...............................................................................B1- 1 (1) General............................................................................................................B1- 1 (2) Hetauda ...........................................................................................................B1- 2 (3) Household and Population ..............................................................................B1- 3 (4) Caste and Ethnic Composition........................................................................B1- 4 (5) Other Social and Economic Indicators ...........................................................B1- 8 B.1.3 Project Impacted Communities .............................................................B1- 9 (1) General............................................................................................................B1- 9 (2) Household and Population ..............................................................................B1-10 (3) Caste and Ethnic Composition........................................................................B1-10 (4) Other Social and Economic IndicatorsB1-11 (5) Project’s Most Impacted Communities (MIC) ...............................................B1-17 (6) Indirect Project Resettlement Effects..............................................................B1-17 CHAPTER B.2 RESETTLEMENT PLAN (RP) B.2.1 Introduction ...........................................................................................B2- 1 B.2.2 Glossary.................................................................................................B2- 1 B.2.3 Definition of Terms ...............................................................................B2- 2 B.2.4 Description of Project............................................................................B2- 4 - i - (1) Overview.........................................................................................................B2- 4 (2) Project Components........................................................................................B2- 6 (3) Project Facilities..............................................................................................B2- 6 B.2.5 Scope of Land Acquisition and Resettlement........................................B2-12 (1) Resettlement Effects .......................................................................................B2-12 (2) Measures for Minimizing Resettlement Effects .............................................B2-20 B.2.6 Socioeconomic Information ..................................................................B2-23 (1) Project’s Most Impacted Communities (MIC) ...............................................B2-23 (2) Households and Population.............................................................................B2-23