Semiannual Environmental Monitoring Report

Project No. 34418-023 June 2019

Southwest Area Integrated Water Resources Planning and Management Project- Additional Financing

Prepared by Water Development Board for the People’s Republic of Bangladesh and the Asian Development Bank. This Semiannual Environmental Monitoring Report 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. Semi-Annual Environmental Monitoring Report, SAIWRPMP-AF, January-June 2019

Bangladesh Water Development Board

SEMI-ANNUAL ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING REPORT [January – June 2019] FOR Southwest Area Integrated Water Resources Planning and Management Project- Additional Financing

Project Number: GoB Project No. 5151 Full Country Name: Bangladesh Financed by: ADB, GON and Government of Bangladesh

Prepared by: Bangladesh Water Development Board, under Ministry of Water Resources, Govt. of Bangladesh For: Asian Development Bank July 2019

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Table of Contents

Sl. Subject Page No. No. Executive Summary 2 1 Introduction 3 1.1 Background 3 1.2 Subproject areas 3 1.3 Environmental Category as per ADB Safeguard Policy Statement 2009 6 1.4 Environmental Category of each subproject as per National Laws and 6 Regulations 1.5 Project Safeguard Team 6 1.6 Reporting Period 6 1.7 Brief description of subprojects 6 1.8 Monitoring Requirements 14 1.9 Changes in project scope 15 2 Compliance with national statutory environmental requirements 15 3 Compliance with environmental loan covenants 16 4 Compliance with environmental management plan 16 4.1 Environmental Monitoring based on EMP 16 4.2 Major Environmental Activities During the period January-June, 2019 25 5 Approach and methodology for environmental monitoring of the project 25 6 Monitoring of environmental impacts on project surroundings (water quality and 25 noise level) 7 Summary of key issues and remedial actions 25 8 Recommendation and conclusion 25 APPENDIX A – DOE Approval for TOR for EIA 26 APPENDIX B – Environmental Clearance by DOE 28 APPENDIX C – Field Visit Report 33 APPENDIX D – Environmental Training Report 39 APPENDIX E – Monitoring Format 43

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Executive Summary

The Southwest Area Integrated Water Resources Planning and Management Project (SAIWRPMP) financed by Asian Development Bank (ADB) Ministry of Water Resources formally started on 1st July 2015with the strategic objective to achieve sustainable O&M of the project through sharing the management of the water infrastructure with the stakeholders for improving economic growth and reducing poverty. The project will be completed by 30 June 2022 as per approved DP.

The project contains 11 subproject areas namely, Beel Sukunia, Daduria – Kandor Beel, Alfadanga-Boalmari, Chatler-Fakurhat, Kalidaskhali-Arpara, Horai-River, Bamankhali- Barnali, Purulia-Charbhatpara, Arol Beel and Sunamukhi-Banmander (to be replaced by another similar project as this area found to be 48,000 ha, which is more than maximum 14,000 ha net) . The project aims at developing Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) system based on the strategy adopted for the additional sub-region in the Southwest areas of Bangladesh that covers 18 in six Districts of Faridpur. These are Faridpur, Rajbari, Magura, Jessore, Narail and Gopalganj with a total envisaged coverage of 83,996 ha gross area to be implemented plus another 2 Sub-projects under for which IWMP to be prepared but will not be implemented under this project.

The subprojects of SAIWRPMP may have some small and localized adverse environmental impact only during construction period which can be mitigated by appropriate mitigation measures proposed in the environmental management plan (EMP).

The sub-project areas under SAIWRPMP fall in the “Red category” according to the Environmental Conservation Act of 1995, and the Environmental Conservation Rule of 1997 of the Government of Bangladesh. Therefore EIA/EMP studies of the sub-project areas have been completed and submitted to GoB authority (DoE) for endorsement.

This report covers major developments and achievements during the period January-June 2019.

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background

The Southwest Area Integrated Water Resources Planning and Management Project (SAIWRPMP) aim at the improvement of the performance of existing flood control and drainage/ irrigation (FCD/I) systems and to enhance the livelihoods of the affected rural people through (i) preparing participatory integrated water management plans (IWMPs) for the selected systems; (ii) delivering improved water management infrastructure and support services for agriculture, fishery development and gender & livelihood enhancement support activities; and (iii) strengthening institutions for sustainable O&M. The overall objective is to achieve sustainable O&M of the FCD/I schemes by sharing the management of the water infrastructure with the stakeholders for better management and improved economic growth and reduced poverty in the area. The project contains 11 subproject areas namely, Beel Sukunia, Daduria–Kandor Beel, Alfadanga-Boalmari, Chatler-Fakurhat, Kalidaskhali-Arpara, Horai-River, Bamankhali- Barnali, Purulia-Charbhatpara, Arol Beel and Sunamukhi-Banmander (to be replaced). The project aims at developing Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) systems based on the strategy adopted for the additional sub-region in the Southwest areas of Bangladesh that covers 18 Upazilas in six districts of Faridpur, Rajbari, Magura, Jessore, Narail and Gopalganj with a total envisaged coverage of 108,636 ha (to be changed for replacing Sunamukhi-Banmander) gross area having 82,274 ha (to be changed) cultivable land.

Subproject areas

The project entails implementation of seven IWRM plans outlined in Feasibility Studies that have been prepared in 2013. The total gross area of seven subprojects is 63,058 ha (net 49,425 ha). These seven FCD/I schemes are:

i. Beel Sukunia Subproject is located in Faridpur Sadar and Nagarkanda under ; ii. Daduria Beel Subproject is located in Boalmari Upazila under Faridpur District; iii. Kandor Beel Subproject is located in Boalmari Upazila under Faridpur District; iv. Alfadanga-Boalmari Subproject is located in under Faridpur District; v. Chatler-Fakurhat Subproject is located in Sadarpur and BhangaUpazila under Faridpur District; vi. Kalidaskhali-Arpara Subproject is located in Shalikha Upazila under ; vii. Horai River Subproject is located in Rajbari Sadar, Baliakandi and under ;

In addition to the above seven subprojects, IWM studies are foreseen in four subproject areas covering a gross area of 45,578 ha [to be changed] (Net 32,849 ha cultivable area) that will involve simple interventions like repair work of some structures and re-excavation of khals. These four subprojects are: i. Purulia-Charbhatpara Subproject is located in under Gopalganj District;

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ii. Bamankhali-Barnali Subproject is located in under , and Shalikha and Magura SadarUpazila under Magira District; iii. Arol Beel Subproject is located in Chougacha, Jessore Sadar and JhikorgachaUpazila under Jessore District; iv. Sunamukhi-Banmander Subproject is located in Sharsha and Jhikorgacha Upazila under Jessore District (to be replaced due to its large area deviating from selection criteria). This sub-project area will be replaced because it does not comply with the selection criteria, see Aide Memoir-2.

The IWM plans of only two of these subproject areas will be implemented under Southwest- AF. Those are Purulia-Charbhatpara and Bamankhali-Barnali. The other two (Arol Beel and Sunamukhi-Banmander-to be replaced) will be implemented when funds are available (possibly under another project).

The sub-projects of SAIWRPMP-AF may have some small and localized adverse environmental impact during construction period which can be mitigated by appropriate mitigation measures, to be proposed in the environmental management plan (EMP). The construction of new embankment and repair/renovation of existing embankments, as well as construction of new structures/regulators and repair/renovation of existing structures/regulators, have its associated environmental impacts that require due consideration during project design and implementation.

Furthermore, the project will formulate the TOR of a Feasibility Study in Tungipara and Kotalipara Upazila’s of Gopalganj District suffering from drainage congestion. This Feasibility Study is now in progress.

Lastly, the project will support the Water Management Organizations that have been established in Narail and Chenchuri Beel during phase-1. A map of the new subproject areas is shown in Figure 1 .

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Figure 1: Map showing the subproject areas

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1.3 Environmental Category as per ADB Safeguard Policy Statement 2009 Project implementation has been progressing in compliance with the requirements of ADB and national laws and regulations of Bangladesh. The project falls under Category B as per ADB Safeguard Policy Statement 2009.

1.4 Environmental Category of each subproject as per National Laws and Regulations

The project falls under Category ‘Red’ according to the Environmental Conservation Act of 1995 and the Environmental Conservation Rule of1997 of Government of Bangladesh. In compliance, the project has already procured Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) from Department of Environment, Government of Bangladesh.

1.5 Project Safeguard Team Project Implementation has started in full swing in June 2017, and all Civil Works are now in the implementation stage. The respective divisions have been charged with monitoring the implementation of the Environment Management Plan (EMP).

1.6 Reporting Period This report covers major developments and achievements during the period January – June 2019.

1.7 Brief description of subprojects The project has different categories of subproject areas. These are briefly described below.

1.7.1 Phase-1 subproject areas of Narail and Chenchuri Beel. The subproject areas of Narail (NSP) and Chenchuri beel (CSP) and their interventions are briefly described below. The current project does not foresee any substantial construction works and focuses on capacity development of the WMOs established during phase-1 of the project. Hence, environmental monitoring does not apply to these areas.

Narail subproject area Location and The area covers 31,600 ha gross spread over the District of Narail description (Final area 20,000 ha) . FCD first completed 1985 Main interventions  Rehabilitation of 9 regulators + 3 new implemented  Excavation of khals: 125 km  Re-sectioning embankment: 13 km  Retired embankment: 5 km Nr. WMOs 7 WMAs; 43 WMGs developed Status of  Organizational support is being given to WMOs implementation

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ChenchuriBeel Subproject Location and The area covers 20,000 ha gross spread over the District of Narail description and Jessore . FCD first completed 1986 Main interventions  Rehabilitation of 8 regulators + 2 new implemented  Excavation of khals: 121 km  Re-sectioning embankment: 17 km  Retired embankment: 5 km  Permanent river bank revetment: 1,350 m Nr. WMOs 7 WMAs; 59 WMGs developed Status of Organizational support to WMOs implementation

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1.7.2 Rehabilitation of water infrastructure and WMO development for Additional Financing Substantial civil works and formation and development of WMOs and Subunit implementation plans are planned for these areas. The concerned subproject areas and their planned interventions are briefly described below. Environmental monitoring will focus on these areas, but the construction works have not started to date.

Alfadanga-Boalmari Sub-Project Location and The Alfadanga-Boalmari sub-project covers a gross area of 8,011 ha, of description which 6,632 ha is cultivated. Administratively the sub-project is part of the Alfadanga and Boalmari Upazilas of the Faridpur district. The sub- project area is covered by seven unions namely Alfadanga, Banai, Buraich, Gopalpur, Pachuria, Togorbandh of AlfadangaUpazila and Gunabahar of BoalmariUpazila. FCD first completed 1972 Main interventions  Rehabilitation of 5 regulators + 1 new regulator at Tita planned  Rehabilitation of 5 inlets  Excavation of khals: 34 km  Re-sectioning embankment: 0.742 km  Retired embankment: 1.45 km Nr. WMOs planned 3 WMAs; 15 WMGs Status of  Designs, tender floating and tender awarding are in progress implementation  Plan for Land Acquisition has been submitted to Deputy Commissioner  Resettlement plan has been prepared  Implementation activities already started and in progress.  Civil works are going on.

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BeelSukunia Sub-Project Location and The Beel Sukunia sub-project covers a gross area of 9,681 ha, of description which 7,933 ha is cultivated. Administratively the sub-project is part of the FaridpurSadar and NagarkandaUpazilas of the Faridpur district. The sub-project area is covered by six unions namely Kaijuri,Greda,Kanaipur,Atghar,Balli and Talma as well as FaridpurPaurashava which is part of the Faridpur Municipality. FCD first completed Late 1980s Main interventions  Rehabilitation of 2 regulators and 1 new planned  Rehabilitation 2 no. inlet/outlet and new 2 no. inlet/outlet  Excavation of khals: 25 km

Nr. WMOs planned 2 WMAs; 27 WMGs Status of  WMO formation is in progress implementation  Civil Works are in progress

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Chatler-Fakurhat Sub-Project Location and The Chatler-Fakurhat sub-project covers a gross area of 10,268 ha, description of which 8,092 ha is cultivated. Administratively the sub-project is part of the Sadarpur&BhangaUpazilas of the Faridpur district. The sub- project area is covered by (13) thirteen unions namely NurulGonj, Kaulibera,Tujarpur, Chandra, Gharua, Nasirabad, Manikdaha, Krishnapur, Hamirti, Bhasanchar, Sadarpur, Dheukhali&BhangaPourashava.. FCD first completed 1963 Main interventions  Rehabilitation of 1 no. inlet planned  Excavation of khals: 62 km  Re -sectioning embankment: 2 km Nr. WMOs planned 3 WMAs; 9 WMGs Status of  WMO formation is in progress Implementation  Civil works are in progress

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Daduria-KandorBeel Sub-Project Location and The Daduria Beel and Kandor Beel sub-project covers a gross area of description 3,301 ha, of which 2,388 ha is cultivated. Administratively the sub- project is part of the BoalmariUpazila of the Faridpur district. The sub- project area is covered by three unions namely Boalmari, Chatul and Shekar. FCD first 1993 introduced Main interventions  Rehabilitation of 3 regulators planned  Rehabilitation of 1no. new inlet  Excavation of khals: 9 km

Nr. WMOs planned 2 WMAs; 4 WMGs Status of  WMO formation is in progress implementation  Civil Works are in progress

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Horai River Sub-Project Location and The Horai River Scheme covers a gross area of 21,100 ha. Within description this area there are 4(four) LGED sub-projects namely Khordadapur WC sub-project (500 ha), Sub-project 4114 (600 ha).Sub-project 4121 (1000 ha) &Koldanga Bethulia WC sub-project (400 ha). In total LGED project covers 2500 ha. Hence, the net command area under present Horai River Sub-project is (21,100-2,500)=18,600 ha, of which 13,764 ha is cultivable. Administratively the sub-project is part of the RajabariSadar, Baliakandi & Kalukhali Upazilas of the Rajbari district. The sub-project area is covered by (13) thirteen unions namely Khangonj, Chandoni, Mirzanpur, Banibaha, Alipur, Mulghar, Bashantapur&Ramkantapur unions of RajbariSadarUpazila, Jamalpur, Baharpur, Islampur&Modhapur unions of BaliakandiUpazila&Ratondia union of KalukhaliUpazila. FCD first 1990s introduced Main interventions  Rehabilitation of 7 regulators and construction of 1 new regulator planned  Check structures: 2 new  Excavation of khals: 110 km

Nr. WMOs planned 4 WMAs; 31 WMGs Status of  WMO formation is in progress implementation  Civil Works are in progress

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Kalidaskhali-Arpara Sub-Project Location and The Kalidaskhali-Arpara sub-project covers a gross area of 13,197 description ha, of which 10,616 ha is cultivated. Administratively the sub-project is part of the SalikhaUpazila of the Magura district. The sub-project area is covered by (6) six unions namely Talkhari, Dhaneshworgati, Arpara, Shatokhali, Salikha&Bunagati of SalikhaUpazila. FCD first 1993 introduced Main interventions  Rehabilitation of 7 regulators and 1 new planned  Inlet structures: rehabilitation 12 and 2 new  Check structures: 4  Excavation of khals: 45 km  Re -sectioning embankment: 12.60 km Nr. WMOs planned 4 WMAs; 28 WMGs Status of  WMO formation is in progress implementation  Civil Works are in progress

1.7.3 IWM/ Feasibility studies The Project has prepared IWMP for the subproject areas of Purulia-Charbhatpara, and Bamankhali-Barnali and these subprojects will be implemented under the project. The project will also prepare IWMP for Arol Beel and Sunamukhi-Banmander (to be replaced), which will not be implemented under the project. Lastly, a drainage study covering two Upazilas namely Tungipara and Kotalipara under Gopalganj district for which Feasibility study reports are being prepared. Implementation is not foreseen under the project.

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It is therefore, premature to include these subproject areas in the report.

1.8 Monitoring Requirements The subprojects under this project are classified as “category B” for environmental project classifications as per ADB guidelines, and ‘Red’ as per Department of Environment, Government of Bangladesh. So, following ADB categorization, implementation of the subprojects required Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) including Environmental Management Plan (EMP) which has been prepared. Results of these IEEs/EIA/EMPs concluded that, some Civil Works will have some negligible localized environmental impacts during implementation. However all efforts will be undertaken for maintaining the Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) standards for workers and work sites. The assessed impacts are insignificant, and temporary in nature, and these can be mitigated to an acceptable level by proper implementation and monitoring of the proposed EMPs. According to monitoring requirements, Environmental Monitoring Reports (EMR) shall be submitted on semi-annual and annual basis.

1.9 Changes in project scope There is no change in project scope or adjusted environmental safeguard measures for the project. So far, no adverse environmental scenario did arise or has been observed in any of the sub- project construction sites that would need any correction in the proposed environmental management plan or formulation of a changed and/or revised management plan. Neither, any failure in the time frame of preparation and completion of EMP implementation is likely. However, corrective action plan/s will be adopted in case of any unexpected scenario would develop.

2. COMPLIANCE WITH NATIONAL STATUTORY ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The approval of DOE of the EIA for the project is given as Appendix A The Project Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) procured from Department of Environment of Government of Bangladesh. Documents are presented in Appendix B.

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3. COMPLIANCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL LOAN COVENANTS

Table 2: Compliance with loan environmental loan covenants of ADB

Reference in LA Covenants Status of Compliance

LA, Schedule 5 The Borrower shall do the following or cause BWDB  Environmental Clearance Para. 13 to do the following: received from the Department of Environment, Government a) Submit Safeguards Monitoring Reports semi- of Bang ladesh. annually for Involuntary resettlement Safeguards and  Civil works of the project has annually for Environment Safeguards to ADB and started and no environmental disclose relevant information form such reports to impact has been noticed. affected persons promptly upon submission;  LAP (2.75 ha) and RAP have (b) If any unanticipated environment and/or social been prepared for retired embankment. risks and impacts arise during construction , implementation or operation of the Project that were  A Grievance Redress not considered in the IEE, the EIA/EMP, the RP , Mechanism (that will deal promptly inform ADB of the occurrence of such risks with complaints from concerned communities about or impacts, with detailed description of the event and resettlement and/ or proposed corrective action plan; and compensation and/or wider complaints about the project) (c) Report any actual or potential breach of has been established. compliance with the measures and requirements set forth in the EMP, or the RP promptly after becoming aware of the breach.

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4. COMPLIANCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

4.1 Environmental Monitoring based on EMP

The status implementation of the EIA/EMP of different project activities is presented in Table 3 .

Table 3: Overview of Environmental Monitoring Observations Environmental Potential Impacts Proposed mitigation Actual Implementation Recommended action Compliance status Component measures as per EMP (if any) (NC, PC, FC) Mitigation Measures for Common Impacts Design and Preconstruction Stage Terrestrial habitat -Damage to terrestrial -Clearing of land near Temporary minor habitats due to clearing the toe; damage is minimized of worksites for Plan to avoid using construction and productive land for reconstruction of burrow soil for earth structures like culvert, work (if dredged regulator, embankment, material is not utilized). etc. It has been complied Agricultural areas -Damage of agriculture -Plan for utilizing soils Does not apply due to clearing of from dry riverbed/ khal worksites for such earth works. Tree cover areas -Damage of tree cover -Tree planting plan with Our constructions works due to clearing of suitable species to be do not affect trees worksites prepared for carrying out plantation along the embankment Wet lands: common -Damage of wetland -Provision for keeping Wet lands will remain water bodies resources due to ecologically and undisturbed clearing of worksites or hierologically important planning structures to natural wetland habitat Complied prevent supply of water undisturbed to these water bodies -Planning drainage

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Environmental Potential Impacts Proposed mitigation Actual Implementation Recommended action Compliance status Component measures as per EMP (if any) (NC, PC, FC) structures favorable for fish migration Rivers and Khals and -About 3,806 m 3 of soil -Planning and designing Negative Impacts are dredged materials will be dredged out from khal excavation for being avoided beds of khals for re- adoption of appropriate excavation measures to avoid/ Complied -Proper plan for disposal minimize negative and use of dredged impacts. material is an important Housing and Home issue screening process -Incorporation of Guidelines are being gardens as part of due diligence appropriate protective followed clause to be followed by for each sub-project will the contractor be carried out, and structure or home -Identifying suitable gardens affected by the location for disposal of project will be identified dredged materials

-Prior to start dredging, the quality of bed materials to be Complied confirmed by testing presence of heavy metals not detrimental of human health and environment.

the Resettlement Plan RP has been prepared (RP) will be prepared based on the resettlement framework Resource users -Development of FCD/I -Understand the nature No conflict has arisen facilities may result in and extent of resource Complied conflicts of among dependants by different different users. user groups

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Environmental Potential Impacts Proposed mitigation Actual Implementation Recommended action Compliance status Component measures as per EMP (if any) (NC, PC, FC) Appropriate Eg: create conflicts of management through resource uses between consultation that will agriculture and fisheries; result in minimum conflict shall be selected

-WMO formation with all stakeholders’ representation to be ensured -Agreeing on operational practices of facilities to ensure it meet all user requirements Climate change Climate change impact Considering the climate Designs follow approved on flooding and change induced impact BWDB procedures drainage; and water management structures including height of the embankment have to be designed Complied Greenhouse gas Also training to be Training is being emission provided for use of ICM imparted techniques that will result in low water dependency for agriculture. Construction Stage Monitoring of -Workers’ safety issues Providence and use of PPE and medic box have Environment, Health at construction sites Personal Protective been made available Safety of workers and Equipment (PPE) work sites Complied - Workers’ health safety Supply of safe drinking and maintaining water, provision of Environmental qualities sanitation facility and

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Environmental Potential Impacts Proposed mitigation Actual Implementation Recommended action Compliance status Component measures as per EMP (if any) (NC, PC, FC) at work site and project compliance of other sites related environmental compliances as required Hydrology/Drainage -Temporary drainage -Provision for adequate Constructions take place congestions specially at temporary drains at in dry season, supported construction sites construction of drainage by ring dyke. structures (if required)

-Increased flood risks -Provision for adequate due to flood prone area number of drainage Complied structures with adequate -Drainage congestions waterway openings at and flood will occur if required locations adequate drainage structures are not provided. Air quality and noise -Dust Generation due to -Vehicles transporting Temporary adverse levels construction activities construction material will effects are kept at and transport of be covered with minimum construction materials. tarpaulin.

-Emissions and noise -Construction equipment from vehicles, will be maintained to a equipment and good standard and idling machinery. of engines will be discouraged; Complied

-Machinery emitting visible smoke will be banned from construction sites;

-Contractor to prepare a dust and noise suppression program

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Environmental Potential Impacts Proposed mitigation Actual Implementation Recommended action Compliance status Component measures as per EMP (if any) (NC, PC, FC) detailing action to be taken to minimize dust generation, and the equipment to be used. It is proposed to sprinkle the water twice in a day with two vehicles throughout the construction period.

-Proper dust collection and control systems to be installed at stone crushers;

-Air quality monitoring will be carried out as per the schedule stated in the environmental monitoring plan. Surface water bodies -This is intentional but -Retain (do not drain) The design of the including wetlands may reduce the surface water in a sufficient structures take this water for other area/depth for aspect into account environmental demands environmental demands such as recharging of and to meet dry period Complied ground water and requirement. Design of survival of regulators/sill to meet aquatic/benthic/bird life this requirement. during dry periods. Soils and agricultural - Ploughing of new lands -If suitable, use soil high Does not apply lands and digging burrow pits in clay from river or khal for soil embankment beds for embankments repairs on adjacent as those pits could well lands will increase soil be re-silted during next loss thru erosion flooding seasons. Use ICM techniques to

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Environmental Potential Impacts Proposed mitigation Actual Implementation Recommended action Compliance status Component measures as per EMP (if any) (NC, PC, FC) reduce soil disturbances River/ Khal erosion -Re-excavation of -It is required to follow a As per contract, the 332.15 km khal for 3,806 plan and design contractors will comply m3 soil from the khals khal/river excavation will pose risks of khal/ prepared for the river bed erosion unless purpose. The plan appropriate measures should identify suitable are taken. locations for extraction that will cause least damage.

Complied -Contractor will need to follow proper contracts and guidelines for dredging and dredging material disposal.

-Proper compaction of disposed materials will be ensured

-Appropriate personal -Construction workers protective equipment Health and safety are susceptible to (PPE) (ear plug, safety accident during glasses, helmets, construction work. protective footwear and gloves, high visibility vests and other protective clothing) to be Complied provided to all workers;

-First Aid Box will be First aid box are readily available at available at side construction site; All workers will receive

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Environmental Potential Impacts Proposed mitigation Actual Implementation Recommended action Compliance status Component measures as per EMP (if any) (NC, PC, FC) adequate and appropriate information, instruction, training and supervision in relation to safe working practices appropriate to the work;

-Provision of adequate Sanitary provisions are in sanitation, washing, place cooking and dormitory facilities including lighting separately for male and female workers;

-Adequate signage, lighting, barriers, yellow tape and persons with flags during construction to manage traffic at construction sites, haulage and access roads. Operation and Maintenance Stage Tree coverage -Removal of trees due to -Tree planting has been Production trees have clearing of worksites for planned along the been harvested by DoF construction/ embankments with rehabilitation of suitable indigenous embankment will have a species to compensate stress on the natural loss of trees due to Complied ecosystem functions. construction/ rehabilitation of embankment and to improve heath of existing ecosystem.

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Environmental Potential Impacts Proposed mitigation Actual Implementation Recommended action Compliance status Component measures as per EMP (if any) (NC, PC, FC)

-Wildlife will also be -Tree planting Construction works do dislocated due to campaigns be organized not affect trees removal of trees to enhance the overall tree cover of the area.

Agrochemical usage -With increased -WMO’s capacity Use of Agro-chemicals is agricultural activities the building to make people discouraged use of agrochemicals aware of the agrochemical hazards (pesticides and

fertilizers) will increase -The IPM and ICM Complied through FFS Complied and the potential practices should be pollution of soil, water encouraged and and environment will promoted among the aggravate farmers. Conflicts on resources -Development of -Planned management No conflict did arise FCD/Ifacilities will create of land, water and other conflicts of resources resources to be ensured use among different for agriculture and users. fisheries users, considering the demand -It create conflicts of of those for domestic as resource bases between well as for nature. Complied agriculture, fisheries and other competing users; -Monitoring of irrigation efficiency

-Carry out proper maintenance of facilities and remediation Specific Potential Impacts and Mitigation Measures of Alfadanga -Boalmari Subproject for construction of 1.5km New Retired Embankment During Design/Preconstruction Stage Land acquisition -Construction of new The project will prepare RP has been prepared Complied retired embankment a resettlement plan

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Environmental Potential Impacts Proposed mitigation Actual Implementation Recommended action Compliance status Component measures as per EMP (if any) (NC, PC, FC) involves about 2.75 ha where Provision for land acquisition. compensation and protection of the affected persons will be developed for the project to materialize. Construction Stage Landscape Landscape change will -Embankment along Generally no changes to take place due to with the other structures the landscape construction of to be constructed as per embankment plan to make the changed landscape Complied beneficial. -Provision for carrying out plantations with suitable species after construction

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4.2 Major Environmental Activities During the period January-June, 2019 1. Conduct of Training Workshop on Environmental Safeguards and Management for Southwest Area Integrated Water Resources Planning and Management Project

2. Preparation of Checklist for Monitoring of Environmental Monitoring Plan (EMP)

3. Preparation of IEE Report of Purulia-Charbhatpara sub-project

4. Preparation of IEE Report of Bamankhali- Barnali sub-project

5. Preparation of IEE Report of Tarail-Pachuria sub-project

6. Conduct of field visit for Monitoring of Environmental compliance level at different work sites of SAIWRPMP-AF

7. Conducted training of 2 nos. of Investigators for collection of environmental data from field level

5. APPROACH AND METHODOLOGY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING OF THE PROJECT This will be taken care of according to the EMP included in the EIA report prepared by the project & approved by the DoE. 6. MONITORING OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS ON PROJECT SURROUNDINGS (WATER QUALITY AND NOISE LEVEL) This will be taken care of according to EIA report approved by DoE 7. SUMMARY OF KEY ISSUES AND REMEDIAL ACTIONS At presence there are no key issues. 8. RECOMMENDATION AND CONCLUSION. Recommendation made in the EIA report will be followed during the implementation of the civil works which are yet to be started.

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APPENDIX A DOE approval of the TOR for EIA of SAIWRPMP-AF

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APPENDIX-B Environmental Clearance Certificate from DOE. (Renewal of Environmental Clearance Certificate from DoE is under process.)

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APPENDIX-C Field visit to numbers of working locations have been made during 25.06.2019 to 29.06.2019. Date: 25.06.2019 Location Findings of EHS qualities Means of development Remarks Re-excavation of Excavation works completed, Earth disposal to be done According to the QCE, Rupsha khal (6.60 although there is lacking in proper away from the khal bank available land for earth km) at Gandimara disposal of excavated earth. There and need to be disposal is scarce. is loose soil beside the khal at compacted to avoid re- some locations. (Images 1 &2) siltation in khal bed

Erected a signboard in English The signboard should be describing the activities, work written both in English value, date of work and Bangla for commencement and completion, understanding of the name and address contractor and community project proponent (image -3) A hand tube well (HTW) has been Actually, the earthwork installed (near a mosque) with has been done with platform for supplying drinking excavator instead of water to workers human labour; thus, the tube well has no direct benefit, however, the water will be used by passerby and the mosque personnel, who can also carry the HTW maintenance activities Re-excavation of Excavated earth has been kept at The earth should be According to the local intake Channel safe distance partly compacted for people a bridge need to (2.270 km) stabilization be constructed in Bir Nuruddinpur village for improved road communication Re-excavation of Excavated earth disposed beside Proper compaction of However, disposal of re- Mora Kumar the river in most cases, there is loose excavated earth excavated earth has Work almost chance of re-deposition to the been done properly in completed river, if not compacted (images- some locations (image-7) 6&8) A hand tube well (without any The Contractor need to The issue has been platform) has been newly replace the HTW to an discussed with the established beside the river elevated place Quality control Engineer (iamge-4), which is not approachable to local (ISPMC) in-charge for approachable to the local community taking required action community and it may be flooded immediately during full monsoon

Date: 26.06.2019 Location Findings of EHS qualities Means of development Remarks Re-sectioning of Has a signboard (in English) at Erection of a Bangla embankment (12 the start of work (image-5) Signboard would km) in facilitate for better Kalidaskhali- understanding of the Arpara sub-project works (work completed) A Hand tube well (HTW) has Embankment re- been established with platform at sectioning work was Chainage 4+000 km carried out by excavator, not by local earth workers; however, the water of the HTW will be used by the community.

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2 HTWs with platforms were also HTW heads should be found at 8+000 km and at 12+000 always fitted with well, so km but their heads were not that local people gets available at site benefitted River bank The contractors have constructed protection from 2 camp offices (image -10) Char vatpara-Joy The Contractors established 2 The tube wells are in Bangla in 3 Hand tube wells operation, useful for the packages(total local community. length 1.000 km); There are 2 nos. of toilet facilities work just (image-9) for the work force (at completed safe distance from river) Construction of safe landing stairs A good practice for carrying river water by the community (image -12)

Date: 28.06.2019 Location Findings of EHS qualities Means of development Remarks Tita Regulator, A signboard has been erected Bangla signboard is also Alfadanga- describing required information in necessary for Boalmari Sub- English(image13) understanding of the project community A workers’ shed/camp has been established, where 10-12 workers living at present (image15-) A tube well has been installed, Requested the having no platform (image-16) Contractor’s Management (Mr. Hridoy khan) for construction of the platform A toilet has been established at The toilet need to be work site beside an excavated shifted to away from lowland/pond (image -17) water bodies The workers have poor supply of The Contractor needs to A short discussion PPE (image-20);all workers have supply all PPE to workers /motivation of the high visible dress ,most have and workers need to be workers was carried out helmet, few have safety shoe, none motivated for using them on the importance of have hand gloves and musk. during work using PPE during work (image-19) A first aid box with required The camp Manager was facilities were available, although requested to replenish some components were lacking the required medicine (image-21) whenever exhausted

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IMAGES OF FIELD VISIT

Image-1: Re-excavation of Rupsha khal, partly proper Image-2: Re-excavation of Rupsha khal, mostly proper earth disposal earth disposal

Image-3: Erection of Signboard (English) for re- Image-4: Installation of Tube well at unsuitable location, excavation of Rupsha khal Mora Kumar River re -excavation works

Image-5: Signboard for Re-excavation of Mora Kumar Image-6: Re-excavation of Mora Kumar River, disposal River work (English) of excavated earth need further improvement

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Image-7: Re-excavation of Mora Kumar River, earth Image-8: Re-excavation of Mora Kumar, disposal of disposal done properly and safely in most stretch excavated earth need further improvement

Image-9: Construction of safe toilet facility for workers in Image-10: Workers’ camp at River bank (Madhumati) River bank (Modhumati) protection work from Char protection work from Char Vatpara – Joybangla, Vatpara – Joybangla, Kahsiani Upazila Kashiani Upazila

Image-11: Work monitoring shed at River bank Image-12: River bank (Madhumati) protection work from (Madhumati) protection work from Char Vatpara – Char Vatpara – Joybangla, Kashiani Upazila, has a landing Joybangla, Kashiani Upazila facility

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Image-13: Signboard at Tita Regulator, Alfadanga- Image-14: Construction of a supervision shed at the Tita Boalmari SP Regulator site of Alfadanga -Boalmari SP

Image-15: Workers’ shed at construction site of Tita Image-16: Hand tube well installed for supply of drinking Regulator, Alfadanga -Boalmari SP water (no platform) to workers at Tita Regulator

Image-17: Toilet facility for workers at Tita Regulator, Image-18: Work started at Tita Regulator site in Alfadanga -Boalmari SP Alfadanga -Boalmari SP

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Image-19: Discussion with the workers of Tita Regulator Image-20: The workers have some PPE, need further on importance of health and safety requirement and use improvement of PPE

Image-21: Has first aid-facility for the workers, Tita Regulator, Alfadanga -Boalmari SP

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APPENDIX D

Training Workshop on Environmental Safeguards and Management Safeguards and Management for SAIWRPMP-AF

A 2-day long training workshop on Environmental Safeguards and Management was held in BWDB Faridpur PMO conference room on 27 and 28 February, 2019 for Southwest Area Integrated Water Resources Planning and Management Project-Additional Funding (SAIWRPMP) under the Guidance of ADB representatives and eminent Environmental Consultants. The ADB representatives included Dr. Farhat Jahan Chowdhury, Senior Environmental Specialist, Mr. Minhajur Rahman Khan, Associate Safeguards Analyst and Mr. Shajahan, ADB Environmental Specialist (Consultant).

The Project Director, Executive Engineers and other Engineers, Project Professionals and technicians were present in the training sessions. In addition, the Project Coordinator, numbers of ISPMC Quality Control Engineers and Project Environmental Consultant were also present in the training sessions.

During the training sessions detailed discussions were made on various environmental aspects in general and issues related to activities related to Water resources development programs and their environmental consequences. The major environmental issues discussed are as follows:

 ADB Safeguard Policies and Roles, Responsibilities  Policies and Legislation on Environment in Bangladesh  Environmental issues and Concerns of SAIWRPMP  Risk Assessment  Environmental Monitoring  Environmental Monitoring Report (EMR)  Public Participation and Grievance Redress Mechanism  Environmental Health and Safety Guidelines

Project Director, SAIWRPMP discussed on various issues on importance of Environmental compliance during construction activities for maintaining sustainability of environmental qualities by adoption of all required measures accordingly.

The training workshop also included group exercise on preparation of Site specific Environmental Management Plan (SEMP).

On the second day of the Workshop a field visit was organized along with other programs. The visit was carried out in khal re-excavation site of Beel Sokunia Sub-project. Different Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) issues were described and monitored in the work site along with requirement of EHS compliance by the Contractors, Workers and Project proponent.

(Some Images of the Workshop are attached herewith)

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Picture 1: Banner for Training Workshop on Environmental Safeguards Picture 2:Inauguration of Training Workshop on Environmental and Management Safeguards and Management

Picture 3: Conduct of training session on for Training Workshop on Picture 4: Conduct of training session on for Training Workshop on Environmental Safeguards and Management (Discussion on ADB Environmental Safeguards and Management (Discussion on GoB Safeguards Policies and Roles, Responsibilities by Dr. Farhat Chowdhury) Environmental Policies and Laws)

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Picture 5:Project Director, SAIWRPMP-AF described the various issues of Picture 6: Presentation on SAIWRPMP sub-project planning and design: Environmental issues and Concern

Picture 7: Briefing on Environmental Risk Assessment and preparation of Picture 8: A Section of Participants in Group exercise on preparation of Site-Specific Environmental Management Plan (SEMP) SEMP in Training Workshop on Environmental Safeguards and Management

Picture 9: Presentation of the Group exercise on preparation of SEMP in Picture 10: Discussion on Environmental Management and Monitoring

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Training Workshop on Environmental Safeguards and Management Plan in Environmental Safeguards and Management training Workshop

Picture 11: Detailed discussion on Public Participation and Grievance Picture 12: Detail discussion on SAIWRPMP-AF environment related Mechanism in Environmental Safeguards and Management training issues in the light of ADB’s Environmental Safeguards principles Workshop

Picture 13: Closing Remarks of Training Workshop on Environmental Picture 14: Project Director, SAIWRPMP-AF presenting the concluding Safeguards and Management speech on the Training Workshop for successful follow up and implementation of the expertise imparted in the Training Workshop on Environmental Safeguards Management

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APPENDIX E Southwest Area Integrated Water Resource Planning and Management Project-Additional Funding (SAIWRPMP-AF)

Sub-project: Location:

Type of Activities: Date of Monitoring:

Checklist for Monitoring of Environmental Management Plan EMP Issue Complied Poorly Non- Please explain in details Remarks complied complied Please tick ( √ ) Pre -construction stage Vegetation clearance at work site/proper dumping of construction machinery/equipment/ working materials Quality of construction plants, machinery/equipment/vehicles- noise and emission levels Construction of workers camp with hygienic toilet (separate for male and female) and kitchen facilities Imparting training of Contractor’s personnel on environmental management issues Status of land acquisition Construction stage Demarcation of work site along with erection of signboard and cautionary signs at various locations Provision of diversion road for community communication / transportation Provision of training of workers for

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EMP Issue Complied Poorly Non- Please explain in details Remarks complied complied Please tick ( √ ) awareness on EMP Provision and use of PPE (like helmet, visible vest, mask, hand gloves, safety boot etc.) Provision of safe water and First aid facilities to workers Engaging male/female workers with equal wage Establishing proper facilities for waste collection and arrangement for safe waste disposal Safe storage of working materials (sand, stone chips, cement etc.) and equipment Safe storage of hazardous fuels and chemicals Spraying of water for dust management Taking step for noise management (for workers and community) Status of traffic management and accident management Proper disposal of dredged materials Impact on fish catch/migration Creation of drainage congestion Pollution of surface water sources Damage of trees/plants Top soil (0-15 cm) management General tidiness of work site/camp site Maintaining register book for documentation of compliance level during EMP monitoring Conduct of proper demobilization of work site/camp site

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EMP Issue Complied Poorly Non- Please explain in details Remarks complied complied Please tick ( √ ) Other EMP issue (Please specify) Operation stage Monitoring of soil quality and compare with baseline Monitoring of water quality and compare with baseline Status of erosion (specially along the bank of re-excavated khals) Monitoring of habitat conditions of wetlands including fish WMO formation, trained and fish- friendly operation of hydraulic structures Level of improvement of crop production to compare with baseline

Signature of Monitor:

(with Designation & Date)

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