Toktogul Rehabilitation Phase 2 Project: Environmental Monitoring Report

Environmental Monitoring Report

Semi-annual report September 2020

L3212/G0419-KGZ: Toktogul Rehabilitation Phase 2 Project

Prepared by the Open Joint Stock Company Electric Power Plants, with the assistance of the Project Implementation Consultant Tractebel Engineering-Coyne EtBellier (France) in association with Endustriel Elektrik Maden LLC (Kyrgyz Republic).

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Semi-Annual Environmental Monitoring Report Toktogul Hydropower Plant Rehabilitation Phase 2 Project Reporting period: January – June 2020

Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION ...... 6 1.1. Preamble...... 6 1.2. Headline Information ...... 6 2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND CURRENT ACTIVITIES ...... 10 2.1. Project Description...... 10 2.2. Project Contracts and Management ...... 10 2.3. Project Activities during current reporting period...... 13 2.4. Description of Any Changes to Project Design ...... 16 2.5. Description of Any Changes to Agreed Construction methods ...... 16 3. ENVIRONMENTAL SAFEGUARD ACTIVITIES ...... 17 3.1. General Description of Environmental Safeguard Activities ...... 17 3.2. Site Audits ...... 17 3.3. Issues Tracking (Based on Non-Conformance Notices) ...... 18 3.4. Trends ...... 18 3.5. Unanticipated Environmental Impacts or Risks ...... 18 3.6. Grievance Redress Mechanism ...... 18 4. RESULTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING ...... 19 4.1. Overview of Monitoring Conducted during Current Period...... 19 4.2. Trends ...... 19 4.3. Summary of Monitoring Outcomes...... 19 4.4. Material Resources Utilisation ...... 20 4.4.1. Current Period ...... 20 4.4.2. Cumulative Resource Utilisation ...... 20 4.5. Waste Management ...... 20 4.5.1. Current Period ...... 20 4.5.2. Cumulative Waste Generation ...... 21 4.6. Health and Safety...... 21 4.6.1. Community Health and Safety ...... 21 4.6.2. Worker Safety and Health ...... 21 4.7. Training ...... 24 5. FUNCTIONING OF THE SSEMP ...... 25 5.1. SSEMP Review...... 25 6. GOOD PRACTICE AND OPPORTUNITY FOR IMPROVEMENT...... 26 6.1. Good Practice ...... 26 6.2. Opportunities for Improvement ...... 26 7. SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS ...... 26

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7.1. Summary ...... 26 7.2. Recommendations ...... 27 ANNEXES ...... 31

LIST OF ANNEXES Annex 1. Approval of the SAEPF on IEE developed for Phase 2Project ...... 31 Annex 2. The Initial list of main documents on Environmental Safeguard Toktogul HPP Rehabilitation Phase 2 Project as of June 2020 ...... 37 Annex 3. Photo records of the works for Package 1 Phase 2 Project at Toktogul HPP during the reporting period ...... 39 Annex 4. Photo records of the works for Package 2 Phase 2 Project at Toktogul HPP during the reporting period ...... 41 Annex 5. Lists of EHS trainings of Construction Contractor of Package 2 Phase 2 Project ...... 42

LIST OF TABLES: Table 1. Project Contracts under implementation of Toktogul HPP Rehabilitation Phase 2 Project ...... 12 Table 2. Activities implemented at site during reporting period for Package 2 of Phase 2 Project ...... 14 Table 3. Activities implemented at site during reporting period for Package 1 of Phase 2 Project ...... 16 Table 4. Guidelines on Preventive Measures at the Workplace ...... 28

LIST OF SCHEMES: Scheme 1.Environmental management of the Rehabilitation of Toktogul HPP Phase 2 Project as of June 2020...... 13

LIST OF FIGURES: Figure 1: Toktogul hydropower plant dam ...... 10 Figure 2: Compliance Books in the field offices of the Construction Contractors and are easily accessible ...... 19 Figure 3: ACM waste bags taken out (Status in March 2020) ...... 20 Figure 4: ACM waste removal (Status in March 2020) ...... 20 Figure 5: Active screening - temperature control implemented by the Employer (Status in May 2020) ...... 22 Figure 6: Equipment locking procedure ½ (Status in June 2020) ...... 22 Figure 7: Equipment locking procedure 2/2 (Status in June 2020) ...... 23 Figure 8: Internal training on safety and health (Status in May 2020) ...... 24 Figure 9. Re-installation of bolts joined on Draft tube gate (Status in March 2020)...... 39 Figure 10. Installation of bolts joined and clamp plates on Maintenance Intake gates (Status in March 2020)...... 39 Figure 11. Checking of Draft tube gate – A (Status in March 2020) ...... 39 Figure 12. Checking of diving equipment (Status in February 2020) ...... 39 Figure 13. Checking of leakage at draft tube (Status in February 2020) ...... 39 Figure 14. Unloading of abrasive material (Status in February 2020) ...... 39 Figure 15. Transport of abrasive material on Dam Crest (Status in February 2020) ...... 40

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Figure 16. Removal of concrete around stator embedded supporting plates (Status in March 2020) ...... 40 Figure 17. Opening of rotor pit floor slab (Status in March 2020) ...... 40 Figure 18. Measurement of bolts (Status in March 2020)...... 40 Figure 19. Putting in place of tarpaulin of crane maintenance area (status in March 2020) ...... 41 Figure 20. Tarpaulin installation on crane n°2 (Status in March 2020) ...... 41 Figure 21. Sole plate inspection on Unit 4 (status in March 2020) ...... 41 Figure 22. Warehouse area - preparation of the fence foundations (status in June 2020) ...... 41 Figure 23. Toktogul HPP site EHS introduction attendance form dated 10/01/2020 ...... 42 Figure 24. Toktogul HPP site EHS introduction attendance form dated 20/01/2020 ...... 42 Figure 25. Toktogul HPP site EHS introduction attendance form dated 21/01/2020 ...... 43 Figure 26. Toktogul HPP site EHS introduction attendance form dated 17/02/2020 ...... 43 Figure 27. Toktogul HPP site EHS introduction attendance form dated 18/02/2020 and 20/02/2020 ...... 43 Figure 28. Toktogul HPP site EHS introduction attendance form dated 24/02/2020; 04/03/2020, and 12/03/2020 ...... 43 Figure 29. Toktogul HPP site EHS introduction attendance form dated 02/03/2020 ...... 44 Figure 30. Toktogul HPP site EHS introduction attendance form dated 15/05/2020 and 16/05/2020 ...... 44 Figure 31. Toktogul HPP site EHS introduction attendance form dated 22/05/2020 ...... 44 Figure 32. Safety induction for FORTES ...... 44

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Abbreviations ADB Asian Development Bank

ACM Asbestos Containing Material

CC Construction Contractor

EADB Eurasian Development Bank

EMP Environmental Management Plan within IEE

EPP/OJSC EPP Open Joint Stock Company «Electric Power Plants»

ES Environmental Specialist

GE General Electric

GRM Grievance Redress Mechanism

HPP Hydropower Plant

IEE Initial Environmental Examination

IPID Investment Projects Implementation Department within EPP

KPI Key Performance Indicator

PIC Project Implementation Consultant

PIU Project Implementation Unit within EPP for ‘Power Sector Rehabilitation Project’

SAEMR Semi annual Environmental Monitoring Report

SAEPF State Agency of Environmental Protection and Forestry

SSEMP Site Specific Environmental Management Plan

ZMEC and SM Powertech Consortium of Zhejiang Machinery and Equipment I/E Co. Ltd and SM Powertech Co. Ltd.

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. Preamble

1. This report represents the Semi-annual Environmental Monitoring Report (SAEMR) for Toktogul Hydropower Plant Rehabilitation Phase 2 Project (Project).

2. This report is the 8th SA EMR for the Project.

1.2. Headline Information

3. The general objective of the rehabilitation works is to improve the technical and operational performances of Toktogul HPP. Considering the strategic importance of Toktogul HPP for the stability of the national and regional grid, there are two main objectives that can be identified:

• To recover a proper reliability and availability of the plant, • To increase the capacity of the power plant.

4. The Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) of the Project with Environmental Management Plan (EMP) was prepared in July 2014 and approved by ADB and then by the State Agency of Environmental Protection and Forestry (SAEPF) on 15 December 2014,the State Environmental Approval No04.01-28/428 (Annex 1).

5. As originally planned, the Phase 2 required completely rehabilitating/replacing the Units n°2 and n°4 with their auxiliary systems and was divided into the two following lots:

- Package 1 of Phase 2 concerns the Rehabilitation of Gates & Hydraulic Steel Structures (International competitive bidding, single stage, one envelope): - Package 2 of Phase 2 concerns the rehabilitation of the two units 2 and 4 (International competitive bidding, two stages with pre-qualification, and two envelopes) and their auxiliary systems.

6. Decision was made to group in a single phase the rehabilitation of 4 units and to replace the existing units by completely new units with the exception of the main embedded parts, which leads to include the rehabilitation of gates and Hydraulic Steel Structures related to the 4 units in Package 1 as well as the replacement of the 4 units in Package 2. Thus, Toktogul HPP Rehabilitation Phase 2 Project consists of following packages:

Package 1 concerns the Rehabilitation of Gates & Hydraulic Steel Structures; and Package 2 concerns the rehabilitation of 4 units and to replace the existing units by completely new units and was divided into two lots:

Lot 1: Rehabilitation of Toktogul powerhouse by replacing 2x300 MW turbine generator unit 2 and 4 and associated auxiliary systems;

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Lot 2: Rehabilitation of Toktogul powerhouse by replacing 2x300 MW turbine generator unit 1 and 3 and associated auxiliary systems.

7. After signing the Contract Agreement for Package 1 between Keum Jeon Industrial Co., Ltd. and EPP on 29th December 2017, Keum Jeon failed to fulfil the requirement of the Contract Agreement which has led to the annulment of the Contract.

8. In order to launch a new bidding procedure for Package 1, Bidding documents have been updated.

9. Package 1 bid offers have been reviewed, and the contract has been awarded to the Consortium of Zhejiang Machinery and Equipment I/E Co Ltd. and SM Powertech Co, Ltd (ZMEC and SM Powertech), and the Contract Agreement was signed by EPP and the Contractor on 30 May 2019. The design review of Contractor submittals by PIC is on-going. Package 1 works include the rehabilitation and replacement of these components:

• Units intake trashracks;

• Units intake maintenance gates;

• Units intake emergency gates and their hoist;

• Units downstream maintenance stoplogs;

• Units steel penstock;

• Spillway stoplog roller gates;

• Maintenance Bottom Water Outlet gates;

• Emergency Bottom Water Outlet gates and their hoist;

• Service Bottom Water Outlet radial gates and their hoist;

• Bottom Water Outlet steel penstock;

• Dam Gantry crane;

• Bottom Water Outlet Gate chamber crane;

• Unit Downstream Stoplog chamber crane.

10. The Contract for the Package 2 of Phase 2 has been awarded to the Consortium of the legal entities of GE Hydro France and GE Renewable Switzerland GmbH (GE) and the Contract Agreement was signed by EPP and the Contractor on 9th February 2018. Works of Package 2 include the rehabilitation and replacement of these components:

Lot 1: Unit 2 and Unit 4 and part of the common auxiliaries:

• Turbines;

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• Governing Systems;

• Low Pressure Compressed Air System;

• Cooling Water System;

• Drainage and Dewatering System;

• Powerhouse Travelling Cranes;

• Generators;

• Excitation Systems;

• Generator Fire Fighting System;

• Generator Cooling System;

• Generator Neutral Grounding System;

• Unit Control System;

• Unit Monitoring System;

• Unit Protection System;

• Plant Control and Monitoring System and SCADA System;

• Plant Fire Fighting System;

• Plant Lighting System;

• Miscellaneous Auxiliary Transformers;

• Isolated Phase Bus Ducts;

• MV Switchgears;

• 400 V AC Station Distribution System;

• DC System;

• Emergency Diesel Generator;

• Mandatory and recommended spare parts;

Lot 2: Unit 1 and Unit 3 and part of the common auxiliaries:

• Turbines;

• Governing Systems;

• High Pressure Compressed Air System;

• Cooling Water System;

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• Generators;

• Excitation Systems;

• Generator Fire Fighting System;

• Generator Cooling System;

• Generator Neutral Grounding System;

• Unit Control System;

• Unit Monitoring System;

• Unit Protection System;

• Isolated Phase Bus Ducts.

11. The design works by the Contractor and design review of Contractor submittals by PIC are currently under process, while the manufacturing of approved equipment is also on- going.

12. Works for Package 2 at site were started in October 2019.

13. Works for Package 1 at site were started in January 2020.

14. During reporting period, a case of force majeure due to Covid-19 was declared by both Package Contractors. The closure of borders as well as ban on international travels, especially in regards to China where the pandemic started and where most equipment are being manufactured, has put a strain on the manufacturing and delivery schedule.

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2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND CURRENT ACTIVITIES

2.1. Project Description

15. The Toktogul Dam is a concrete gravity dam, with a height of 215 m, and is equipped with a large hydropower plant of 1200 MW capacity. The Toktogul hydropower plant (HPP) provides 40% of the average Kyrgyz Republic electricity output. The dam’s construction began in 1960 and the hydropower plant was put into services in 1975 (Error! Reference source not found.).

16. The Toktogul HPP plays a major role on Kyrgyz Republic electrical grid and on the Central Asian power system, providing energy and frequency regulator services. It is equipped with 4 vertical Francis units of 300 MW each, and has never been significantly rehabilitated since its commissioning.

17. The Kyrgyz Republic has received a funding from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Eurasian Development Bank (EADB) for the Phase 2 of Toktogul HPP Rehabilitation Project. The executing agency of this project is the Open Joint-Stock Company Electric Power Plants (EPP).

18. Rehabilitation studies and rehabilitation works at Toktogul HPP are divided into 3 phases. Construction activities of Phase 2 Project started in 2019.

Figure 1: Toktogul hydropower plant dam

2.2. Project Contracts and Management

19. The objective of the executing agency EPP is to improve the technical and operational performance of the Toktogul HPP, and intends to contract the rehabilitation of the Toktogul HPP on an Engineering Procurement and Construction scheme. The Project

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Implementation Consultant works with the Investment Project Implementation Department (IPID) of EPP.

20. The IPID, is one of the EPP’s departments specially assigned for implementation of projects funded by international development organizations such as ADB and World Bank (WB), etc.

21. Within IPID, EPP has established a dedicated Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in February 2013 for implementing concerned components of the “Power Sector Rehabilitation Project ”Toktogul HPP Rehabilitation Phase 1 and “Toktogul HPP Rehabilitation Phase 2, Phase 3 Projects”. Previous head of PIU Mr.Isak Khudaiberdiev was promoted in May 2020 and the position of the head of PIU is still open (emails: [email protected] (PSRP Toktogul HPP Rehabilitation Phase 1Project); [email protected] (Toktogul HPP Rehabilitation Phase 2 Project)). The IPID administers all consulting and procurement contracts on behalf of EPP. It is responsible for bid evaluation, contract award, construction supervision, and report to the Government, ADB, and EADB.

22. The previous IPID head Mr. Zholdoshbek uulu Chyngyz resigned in March 2020 and Mr. Isak Khudaiberdiev was appointed to this position. He reports directly to the General Director of EPP. The IPID is the main contact point for working communication between EPP and ADB, and EADB. The IPID coordinates the consultants and contractors.

23. The IPID, assisted by the PIC, submits necessary project plans, tender evaluation reports, progress reports, applications for withdrawal of funds, and any other required reports to ADB, EABD and the Government.

24. The Environmental Specialist of PIU EPP Toktogul HPP Rehabilitation Project Phases 1,2, and 3 is Ms. Jyldyz Moldosanova (email: [email protected]).

25. PIC of EPP for Toktogul HPP Rehabilitation Phase 2 Project is Tractebel Engineering- Coyne Et Bellier (France) in association with Endustriel Elektrik Maden LLC (Kyrgyz Republic). In this sense, the national and international team of consultants are assisting EPP as project supervision consultant on the rehabilitation of Toktogul HPP Phase 2 Project. The international key personnel: Project Team Leader is Mr. Marc Dayraut; Technical Team Leader is Mr. Pascal Seret; HSE Expertis Mr. Jean Luc Pigeon; the national key personnel includes: Deputy Team Leader Mr. Marat Abdykasymov, HSE specialist Ms. Nazgul Asanalieva.

26. As indicated above, the International Environmental Specialist of PIC Tractebel is Mr. Jean-Luc Pigeon (email: [email protected]) and national environmental specialist is Ms. Nazgul Asanalieva (email: [email protected]).

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27. The Construction Contactor of the Contract for the Package 1 of Phase 2 Project is the Consortium of ZMEC and SM Powertech Contractor’s Environmental Specialist is Mr. Sultan Kalpakov (email:[email protected]).

28. Construction Contactor of the Contract for the Package 2 of Phase 2 Project is the Consortium of the legal entities of GE Hydro France and GE Renewable Switzerland GmbH (GE). GE’s National Environmental Specialist is Mr. Orcun Duymaz (email: [email protected]).

Table 1. Project Contracts under implementation of Toktogul HPP Rehabilitation Phase 2 Project

Contracts Title Construction Contractor

D-15-22/68 dated 9 Package No. 2, Lot I: Toktogul Consortium of GE Hydro February 2018 Powerhouse Rehabilitation – France and GE Renewable Design, Supply, Installation, Switzerland Pre-commissioning and Commissioning

D-15-22/69 dated 9 Package No. 2, Lot II: Toktogul Consortium of GE Hydro February 2018 Powerhouse Rehabilitation – France and GE Renewable Design, Supply, Installation, Switzerland Pre-commissioning and Commissioning

D-15-30/176 dated 30 Package No. 1: Toktogul Consortium of Zhejiang May 2019 Powerhouse Rehabilitation – Machinery and Equipment I/E Design, Supply, Installation, Co. Ltd and SM Powertech Co. Pre-commissioning and Ltd Commissioning

29. Environmental management of the Rehabilitation of Toktogul HPP Phase 2 Project is shown in Scheme 1 below.

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EA Financing OJSC Electric Power Plants, IPID, Organizations: ES: Ms. Jyldyz Moldosanova ADB, EADB

PIC Tractebel Engineering-Coyne EtBellier (France) in association with Endustriel Elektrik Maden LLC (Kyrgyz Republic)

Construction Contractor of Package 1 - International National ES: Construction Contractor Consortium of ZMEC ES:Mr.Jean- Ms.Nazgul of Package 2 -GE; HSE and SM Powertech LucPigeon Asanalieva Manager: Mr.Orcun Duymaz HSE Specialist: Mr.Sultan Kalpakov

Scheme 1.Environmental management of the Rehabilitation of Toktogul HPP Phase 2 Project as of June 2020

30. EPP PIU Environmental specialist has developed the initial list of main documents to be included into Track Documentation System. This list is attached in Annex 2.

2.3. Project Activities during current reporting period

31. All works takes place within the fenced area of Toktogul HPP. All rehabilitation measures are implemented within the facilities and building constructions of the EPP. Area of Toktogul HPP is secured and no admittance except business.

32. During reporting period, CC GE continues to be under Project detailed design stage and/or manufacturing for most equipment. Works were started for powerhouse crane equipment in last quarter of 2019 but there was a delay on delivery of some equipment due to customs clearance issues. Major works on Unit 4 were scheduled to start on March 1st of 2020 but major delay is foreseen due to pending issues with GE and Covid 19 pandemic. The project is expected to shift by one year.

33. Some measurements and site inspections to support the engineering and design of other equipment are also carried out whenever necessary.

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34. Aside from asbestos cleaning carried out in the first quarter of 2020, further asbestos cleaning was carried out during end of February 2020-March 2020. Asbestos containing waste was carried out in sealed bags from Toktogul HPP to the sheltered storage area of Toktogul HPP (15 bags).

Table 2. Activities implemented at site during reporting period for Package 2 of Phase 2 Project

# Month, 2020 Activity

1 January Measurements and inspections to support Package 2 engineering for all equipment, including measurement of turbine head cover and stay ring thickness end of January 2020.

2 February Measurements and site inspection to support Package 2 engineering for all equipment including study of lighting system at Toktogul HPP.

Asbestos cleaning on crane n°1 and 2 ceiling.

3 March Study of all auxiliary systems of compressed air and technical water supply system.

Asbestos cleaning in drainage room, technical water supply room, technical water supply filters room, (and installation of tarpaulin)

Removal of concrete around the supporting plates of stator and opening or rotor pit slab for inspection

4 April Study of existing oil pipelines of the generator bearings and turbine head cover system, embedded pipes of Technical Water Supply, fire-fighting system.

5 May Study and Inspection of hoists and telphers and of oil supply pipelines, of the cable routing between the diesel generator and the main AC switchboard and of an area for diesel generator.

6 June Revision and inspection of the generator mid-June 2020.

Study of the spiral case of Unit 2; measurement of the height and thickness of the wicket gates mid-June 2020, of DC cables, loads and cross section of power cables.

The warehouse construction was on-going as of June 2020

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35. GE carried out works for asbestos containment on crane n°1 and 2 ceiling as well as preparation for crane sandblasting in March 2020. Asbestos cleaning was also carried out at level 695masl (Gaskets, clothes, cords), 710 masl (remnants in gutters), 713 masl (Cord on the floor), 718 masl (Top of cubicles, taping insulation).

Package 2 contractor continued to carry out inspections on existing equipment at site to support the refurbishment design.

GE’s subcontractor was working on the warehouse construction as of June 2020.

Pictures of Package 2 works during reporting period are shown in Annex 3.

36. Construction Contractor of the Contract for the Package 1 of Phase 2 Project Consortium of Zhejiang Machinery and Equipment I/E Co. Ltd and SM Powertech Co. Ltd is under Project design stage. Mobilization for rehabilitation works was scheduled in February-March of 2020, and rehabilitation work of maintenance intake gate and draft tube gate of unit 4 (and penstock) was scheduled in February - March 2020. Delay is expected regarding these works.

37. In the same way as for Package 2 Contractor, Package 1 Contractor has continued carrying out checks on site (electrical equipment, etc.) as well in archived drawings, for input to the design team.

38. The Contractor has carried out some minor works starting in middle of January 2020: they tested the leakage of maintenance intake gate, they made some checks on maintenance intake gate and draft tube (spare parts, etc.) and they dismantled and cleaned the maintenance gate with water jet, dismantled and sandblasted the clamp plates, and re-installed the sealing rubbers, clamp plates and bolts joined together. Gate was handed over around 10th of February of 2020. Diving was carried out end of February-beginning March of 2020 to check leakage.

39. Some gantry crane equipment was delivered for SM-ZMEC beginning of April 2020.

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Table 3. Activities implemented at site during reporting period for Package 1 of Phase 2 Project

# Month, 2020 Activity

1 January Preparatory works

2 February Measurements and site inspection to support Package 2 engineering for all equipment including inspection of auxiliaries board beginning of February 2020

3 March Issuance of non conformity report; Certificate of dismantling and receiving-handing over certificate of dismantled materials for maintenance gates of the water intake and draft tube; Receiving-handing over certificate of equipment for operation; Inspection Certificate of water leaks through the maintenance gates of the unit-4 draft tube.

Diving works end of February-beginning of March to check leakage.

Maintenance intake gate and draft tube inspection (measurement of bolts, etc.)

4 April Checks on maintenance intake gate and draft tube (spare parts, etc.).

Dismantling and cleaning of the maintenance gate with water jet, dismantling and sandblasted the clamp plates, and re-installation of the sealing rubbers, clamp plates and bolts joined together.

5 May Technical meetings

6 June Technical meetings

Pictures of Package 2 works during reporting period are shown in Annex 4.

2.4. Description of Any Changes to Project Design

40. No changes to Project Design that impact from a HSE point of view.

41. Delay is foreseen however regarding the project progress due to some pending issues that were not solved in the beginning of the year (stay ring refurbishment alternative, installation subcontractor not yet selected by the Contractor, delay on crane equipment delivery to site, etc..) as well as Covid-19 outbreak. A case of Force Majeure has been declared by both Contractors of Package 1 and Package 2.

2.5. Description of Any Changes to Agreed Construction methods

42. There were not any changes to agreed construction methods.

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3. ENVIRONMENTAL SAFEGUARD ACTIVITIES

3.1. General Description of Environmental Safeguard Activities

43. The Environmental Management of the works related to each Package is described in the SSEMPs for each Package.

44. In general, in terms of safeguard measures, a training regarding safety is carried out before the works in presence of any new parties (please see Section 4.7). The site concerned by the works is then properly isolated and marked. Personnel involved in the works have their own individual protection equipment.

45. GE continues to carry out measurements and checks (visual inspection, measurement of thickness, etc.) which have no environmental impact.

46. GE has subcontracted asbestos cleaning activities for crane to SGS Company. Asbestos containing materials cleaning works at Toktogul HPP powerhouse were implemented by a local organisation Integra LLC.

3.2. Site Audits

47. On March 24, the government of Kyrgyzstan announced a State of Emergency in the cities of Bishkek, Osh, and Jalal-Abad, Nookat and Kara-Suu Districts of Osh Oblast, and in the Suzak District of Jalal-Abad Oblast for the period from 08.00 a.m. on March 25 to 08.00 a.m. on April 15, 2020 due to the world pandemia of Covid-19. The State of Emergency included a full curfew from 8pm to 7am. Outside of curfew hours, residents may leave their homes only to obtain groceries or medical care or to visit a pharmacy or bank.

On April 14th, the State of Emergency was extended till April 30th.

Starting May 1st, the government of Kyrgyzstan slowly started re-opening certain sectors of the economy. The State of Emergency in Bishkek, Osh, Jalal-Abad, and Naryn was extended until May 10. A curfew remained in place from 9pm to 6am.

48. During reporting period regular site visits were not conducted by Environmental Specialist of PIU/EPP due to the State of Emergency in the Kyrgyz Republic because of Covid-19. After ending of the state of emergency, the situation in the Kyrgyz Republic was not stable and became even worse. Residents were recommended to stay at home, use masks, antiseptic, gloves when going out.

49. A site visit by Environmental Specialist of PIC Mr. Jean-Luc Pigeon was postponed due to Covid-19 pandemic outbreak and lockdown leading to shutting all borders and stopping all travels worldwide (international travels in particular were banned). This site

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visit will be planned as soon as possible once the borders have opened between Kyrgyzstan and France and access restrictions are lifted. National environmental specialist of PIC did not conduct site visits as well.

50. Works were temporarily stopped due to Covid-19 and then re-implemented in compliance with all safety requirements.

3.3. Issues Tracking (Based on Non-Conformance Notices)

51. None.

3.4. Trends

52. Not applicable since the construction activities had barely started and then stopped due to Covid-19 outbreak and the duration is not sufficient to establish a trend.

3.5. Unanticipated Environmental Impacts or Risks

53. No project-specific risk has been identified during the reporting period.

54. Covid-19 outbreak has led to health-related risks and shutdown of site activities. Covid- 19 cases were not diagnosed among workers.

3.6. Grievance Redress Mechanism

55. ADB's safeguard policies require that any persons, who may undergo under the adverse effects of the Project activities, must be informed in advance about possibilities of making complaints through Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM), if the Project activity generates any negative impact on their health or create certain inconveniences for their livelihoods. GRM was developed within the scope for preparing the IEE and EMP. This GRM shall be maintained during the whole duration of the Project’s implementation. It describes the mechanism how to redress the affected peoples’ (AP) grievances in a timely and effective manner.

56. GRM is fully implemented. GRM Log Books were arranged. Both Construction Contractors have GRM Log Books at field/offices at sites (Figure 2).

There have no complaints been raised so far, neither by workers nor by the population. GRM log books are filled up appropriately. Log books were filled in as “no complaints have been received”.

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Figure 2: Compliance Books in the field offices of the Construction Contractors and are easily accessible

4. RESULTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING

4.1. Overview of Monitoring Conducted during Current Period

57. As site activities started for Package 2 by the end of October 2019, some KPIs (key performance indicators) to be monitored were defined in the SSEMP (Number of Environmental trainings completed, number of oil and chemical spills to ground and water (environmental incidents), volume of domestic waste transferred to the related vendor / party, volume of used oil kept in drums at properly covered and bunded areas, transferred to the oil treatment units nearby project area, number of weekly environmental inspections and the related sheets). The frequency of follow-up is quarterly. Construction works were not fully started during reporting period and KPIs could not be monitored.

58. CC for Package 1 prepared and submitted monthly reports to PIU.

4.2. Trends

59. Not applicable since the construction activities have barely started and were stopped (the duration is not sufficient to establish any trends).

4.3. Summary of Monitoring Outcomes

60. Not applicable since the construction activities have barely started. And instrumental monitoring is not foreseen in the SSEMP.

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4.4. Material Resources Utilisation

4.4.1. Current Period

61. Monitoring of material resources utilization such as electricity, water is complex due to the lack of separate counters for CCs that is why this measure was not implemented.

4.4.2. Cumulative Resource Utilisation

62. Monitoring of material resources utilization such as electricity, water is complex due to the lack of separate counters for CCs that is why this measure was not implemented.

4.5. Waste Management

4.5.1. Current Period

63. Asbestos containing waste related to Package 2 works was handled in the same manner as in the last quarter of 2019. Asbestos containing waste was carried out in sealed bags from Toktogul HPP to the sheltered storage area of Toktogul HPP (15 bags).

Figure 3: ACM waste bags taken out (Status in March 2020)

Figure 4: ACM waste removal (Status in March 2020)

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64. Abrasive material loaded on 8th of February 2020 and related to Package 1 works was also handled with attention to HSE concerns (Figure 15). After using it was utilized at the official landfill (20 kg).

4.5.2. Cumulative Waste Generation

65. Please refer to the description above. During reporting period cumulative waste generation was as following: asbestos containing materials – 15 bags; waste abrasive material – 20 kg; domestic waste – 2 m3.

4.6. Health and Safety

4.6.1. Community Health and Safety

66. There were no incidents which have occurred during the reporting period which resulted in or could have resulted in Community Health and Safety issues. Project measures adopted for ensuring the workers and community safety aspects are provided in section 4.6.2.

4.6.2. Worker Safety and Health

67. Workers from both Contractors have been completely provided with PPE and implemented works according to health and safety requirements and regulations. Visiting sites inside of Toktogul HPP demonstrated that all the safety requirements are met by the working personnel of the Construction Contractors. The construction sites looked clean and well organized (Annex 3, Annex 4).

68. Kyrgyzstan declared a state of emergency on March 24th due to COVID 19 outbreak which led to following mitigation measures:

- Medical preparedness response plan implemented and reinforced within both construction contractors’ personnel and at THPP by the customer. Particular measures are as followings: develop schedules of doctors’ duty; continue daily medical check-up of staff at going in and going out of buildings; oblige all staff to report to his/her head when having high temperature, dry cough, short breath etc.; social distancing, wearing mask, sanitary hygiene maintenance, barrier gesture; operating from home office and engage limited number of personnel; regular disinfection of offices; ban on business trips to Bishkek and Chui oblast; avoid crowded places; stay home.

- Both contractors are still operating from home office with limited visits to the power plant. Construction contractors applied quarantine measures when necessary.

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Figure 5: Active screening - temperature control implemented by the Employer (Status in May 2020)

69. Construction Contractor ZMEC /SM Power was requested in February to provide professional lifting slings (lifting ropes) and proceed to fencing of the pits, which they complied with.

70. Proper equipment locking procedure (padlocks installed) is applied when necessary to intervene on existing equipment, for example for spiral case study: Emergency gate at el. 860.00; By pass (Penstock water filling system); Downstream travelling crane at el. 732.00.

Figure 6: Equipment locking procedure ½ (Status in June 2020)

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Figure 7: Equipment locking procedure 2/2 (Status in June 2020)

71. A major safety point regarding outage conditions involving both Contractors of Package 1 and Package 2 was discussed in detail: GE (Package 2 Contractor) originally required working behind two closure gates which is not consistent with the refurbishment schedule of hydraulic steel structures of Package 1 Contractor. Package 2 Contractor then agreed to proceed with refurbishment works under the protection of a single gate at each location (intake and draft tube), provided that the Employer provided clarifications regarding the maintenance procedure of the gates, the calculation notes, the inspection sheets.

72. A protection will be installed by the Contractor of Package 1 between working areas of the package N°1 (ZMEC/ZMP) and package N°2 (GE). The purpose of protection is the following:

• Protection against risks of falling objects from package N°1 to package N°2,

• Protection against dust coming from the sand blasting,

• Reduction of the noise and the painting smells.

73. Working area of the Contractor GE will be protected against potential water leakages from upstream and downstream up to usual and a reasonable limit.

74. A LOTO (lock out tag out) system and procedure associated will be in place to warranty the security of all people working in the penstock, power-house and turbine pit. Risk

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assessment will be performed and provided to the Contractors before beginning of its activities to site.

4.7. Training

75. Head of the plant and THPPs Cascade doctor held a meeting on 19/03/2020 for construction contractors on the topic of corona virus infections.

76. Internal trainings on safety and health were carried out with GE’s subcontractor Fortes Group during the reporting period (Figure 8). EHS trainings were conducted by GE’s EHS specialist for the following participants: CC GE; subcontractors of GE: SGS, Integra, SGEM, Fortes Group. Introduction description: Geographic location. Project overview. Life Saving principles. High risk activities. Site emergency plan and evacuation plan. Trainings were provided at following dates: 10/01/2020; 20/01/2020; 21/01/2020; 17/02/2020; 18/02/2020; 20/02/2020; 24/02/2020; 02/03/2020; 04/03/2020; 12/03/2020; 15/05/2020; 16/05/2020; 22/05/2020 (Annex 5).

Figure 8: Internal training on safety and health (Status in May 2020)

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5. FUNCTIONING OF THE SSEMP

5.1. SSEMP Review

77. SSEMP for the Contract for the Package 2 of Phase 2Project has been developed by the Construction Contractor GE and approved by PIU and ADB. The Contractor has also prepared Asbestos Containing Material Management Plan (ACMMP), Overhead Crane Area Cleaning Method Statement, and Health and Safety Plan.

78. SSEMP, Health and Safety Plan by the Contractor for the Contract Package 1 of Phase 2 Project have been developed by the CC ZMEC and SM Powertech and approved by PIU and ADB.

79. Construction Contractors are able to implement fully the requirements set out in SSEMPs.

80. SSEMPs of CCs are effective. Mitigation measures set out are appropriate and they don’t need changing.

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6. GOOD PRACTICE AND OPPORTUNITY FOR IMPROVEMENT

6.1. Good Practice

81. Not applicable since construction works not fully started and design stage is still ongoing.

6.2. Opportunities for Improvement

82. As indicated above, the Construction Contractors shall pay careful attention to health and safety issues, especially within the current Covid-19 situation and after.

7. SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS

7.1. Summary

83. The site activities were stopped for a few months due to Covid-19 outbreak and there are not specific comments at this stage regarding past site activities.

In particular, from 03/04/2020 to 12/05/2020 due to the coronavirus issue, the entrance to the Toktogul HPP and THPPs Cascade has been banned for Package 1 Contractor and PIC TRACTEBEL.

Regarding Package 2 Contractor, site activities were scheduled to start in March 2020, but due to:

• risks associated to the maintenance of the power house cranes,

• closing of the borders in different countries due to COVID-19 without clear visibility,

• delay from the Contractor to define the company who will execute the job at site,

No mobilization has been engaged. Access to the site has been limited to GE representative from 03/04/2020 to 12/05/2020.

84. For works that have been suspended:

• sites have been secured,

• construction materials and wastes were not causing any traffic, disturbance or inconvenience;

• signages, barricades, barriers, etc were in place during work stoppage;

• good housekeeping in worksite have been practiced;

• construction materials were properly stored and covered.

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7.2. Recommendations

85. The Construction Contractors shall pay careful attention to health and safety issues. The detailed recommendations are provided in ADB interim advisory note on Covid-19.

The guidelines on preventive measures at the workplace elaborated by the World Health Organization is given in below Table 4.

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Table 4. Guidelines on Preventive Measures at the Workplace1

MEASURES FOR ALL WORKPLACES

Hand hygiene • Regular and thorough handwashing with soap and water or hand hygiene with alcohol-based hand-rub before starting work; before eating; frequently during the work shift, especially after contact with co-workers or customers; after using the bathroom; after contact with secretions, excretions, and body fluids; after contact with potentially contaminated objects (gloves, clothing, masks, used tissues, waste); and immediately after removing gloves and other protective equipment but before touching eyes, nose, or mouth. • Hand hygiene stations, such as handwashing and hand rub dispensers, should be put in prominent places around the workplace and be made accessible to all staff, contractors, clients or customers, and visitors along with communication materials to promote hand hygiene.

Respiratory • Promote respiratory etiquette by all people at the workplace. Ensure that hygiene medical face masks and paper tissues are available, for those who develop a

runny nose or cough at work, along with bins with lids for hygienic disposal. • Develop a policy on wearing a face mask or cover in line with national or local guidance. Masks may carry some risks if not used properly. If a worker is sick, they should not come to work. If a worker feels unwell while at work, provide a medical mask so that they may get home safely. Where masks are used, whether in line with government policy or by personal choice, it is very important to ensure safe and proper use, care, and disposal.

Physical • Introduce measures to keep a distance of at least 1 meter between people distancing and avoid direct physical contact i.e., hugging, touching, shaking hands), strict control over external access, queue management (marking on the floor, barriers). • Reduce density of people in the building (no more than one person per 10 square meters), physical spacing at least 1 meter apart for workstations and common spaces, such as entrances/exits, lifts, pantries/canteens, stairs, and other areas congregation or queuing of employees or visitors/clients might occur. • Minimize the need for physical meetings, e.g., by using teleconferencing facilities. • Avoid crowding by staggering working hours to reduce congregation of employees at common spaces such as entrances or exits. • Implement or enhance shift or split-team arrangements, or teleworking. • Defer or suspend workplace events that involve close and prolonged contact among participants, including social gatherings.

Reduce • Cancel or postpone non-essential travel to areas with community and manage transmission of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), provide hand sanitizer to work-related workers who must travel, advise workers to comply with instructions from travels local authorities where they are traveling as well as information on whom to contact if they feel ill while traveling. • Workers returning from an area where COVID-19 transmission is occurring should monitor themselves for symptoms for 14 days and take their temperature twice a day; if they are feeling unwell, they should stay at home, self-isolate, and contact a medical professional.

1 Source: World Health Organization

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Regular Clean surfaces by brushing or scrubbing thoroughly using soap or a neutral environmental detergent to remove dirt, debris, and other materials. After the cleaning cleaning and process is completed, disinfection is used to kill pathogens and other disinfection microorganisms on surfaces. Selection of disinfectants should align with the local authorities’ requirements for market approval, including any regulations applicable to specific sectors. Identify "high-touch" surfaces for priority disinfection (e.g., commonly used areas, door and window handles, light switches, kitchen and food preparation areas, bathroom surfaces, toilets and taps, touchscreen personal devices, personal computer keyboards, and work surfaces). • Prepare and use disinfectant solutions according to the manufacturer’s instructions, including instructions on how to protect the safety and health of disinfection workers and how to use personal protective equipment (PPE); avoid mixing different chemical disinfectants. In indoor workplaces, routine application of disinfectants to environmental surfaces via spraying or fogging is generally not recommended because it is ineffective at removing contaminants outside of direct spray zones and can cause eye, respiratory, and skin irritation and other toxic effects. • In outdoor workplaces, there is currently insufficient evidence to support recommendations for large- scale spraying or fumigation. • Spraying of people with disinfectants (such as in a tunnel, cabinet, or chamber) is not recommended under any circumstances.

Risk Provide posters, videos, and electronic message boards to increase communication, awareness of COVID-19 among workers, and promote safe individual training, and practices at the workplace and engage workers in providing feedback on the education preventive measures and their effectiveness. Provide regular information about the risk of COVID-19 using official sources such as government agencies and the World Health Organization, and emphasize the effectiveness of adopting protective measures and counteracting rumors and misinformation. • Special attention should be given to reaching out to and engaging vulnerable and marginalized groups of workers, such as those in the informal economy as well as migrant workers, domestic workers, subcontracted and self-employed workers, and those working under digital labor platforms.

Management of • Urge workers who are unwell or who develop symptoms consistent people with with COVID-19 to stay at home, self-isolate, and contact a medical suspected professional or the local COVID-19 information line for advice on COVID-19 or testing and referral. their contacts • Where local community transmission is high, and work continues, allow for a telemedicine consultation where available, or consider waiving the requirement for a medical note for workers who are sick so that they may stay home. • Urge all workers to self-monitor their health, possibly with the use of questionnaires, and take their body temperature regularly.

In addition to • Enhance cleaning and disinfection of objects and surfaces that the measures are touched regularly, including all shared rooms, surfaces, floors, for all sites bathrooms, and changing rooms.

• Where the physical distancing of at least 1 meter cannot be implemented to a particular activity, workplaces should consider whether that activity needs to continue; if so, take all the mitigating actions possible to reduce the risk of transmission between workers,

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clients or customers, contractors, and visitors such as scheduling staggered activities, minimizing face-to-face and skin-to-skin contacts, placing workers side-by-side or facing away from each other rather than face-to-face, assigning staff to the same shift teams to limit social interaction, and installing plexiglass barriers at all points of regular interaction and cleaning them regularly.

• Enhance hand hygiene—regular handwashing with soap and water or use of alcohol-based hand rub— before entering and after leaving enclosed machinery, vehicles, confined spaces, and before putting on and after taking off PPE..

• Provide PPE and training on its proper use—e.g., masks, disposable gowns, and disposable gloves or heavy-duty gloves that can be disinfected. Provide face or eye protection (medical mask) during cleaning procedures that generate splashes (e.g., washing surfaces).

• Increase ventilation rate, through natural aeration or artificial ventilation, preferably without re-circulation of the air.

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ANNEXES Annex 1. Approval of the SAEPF on IEE developed for Phase 2Project

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Informal Translation

Approval of the SAEPF on IEE developed for the Project Phase 2.

STATE AGENCY OF ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AND FORESTRY UNDER THE GOVERNMENT OF THE KYRGYZ REPUBLIC

December 15, 2014, No.04-01-28/428 I approve

Deputy Director of the State Agency on Environment Protection and Forestry under the KR Government /seal affixed/ signed/ A.A. Rustamov

December 15, 2014

APPROVAL OF THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL EXPERT REVIEW

to the Report “Initial Environmental Examination (IEE), Rehabilitation of Toktogul HPP, Phase 2” of the Energetic Sector Rehabilitation Project ADB-ТА-8434 (KGZ)

The Report “Initial Environmental Examination (IEE), Rehabilitation of Toktogul HPP, Phase 2” of the Energetic Sector Rehabilitation Project AБР-ТА-8434 (KGZ) developed by Fichtner in 2014 on request of ADB and “Electric Power Plants” OJSC was submitted to the State Agency on Environment Protection and Forestry under the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic to carry out state environmental expert review.

The Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) of the Rehabilitation of Toktogul HPP, Phase 2” of the Power Sector Rehabilitation Project ADB-ТА-8434 (KGZ) consists of the following major sections: 1. Summary 2. Political, Legal and Administrative Frameworks 3. Description of the Project 4. Description of Environment 5. Expected environmental impacts and mitigation measures 6. Analysis of alternatives 7. Disclosure of information and consultation 8. Grievance Redress Mechanism 9. Environment Management Plan 10. Conclusion and Recommendations 11. Annexes

Implementation schedule: The construction shall start in second half of 2016 and last until 2020/2021.

Description of the Project and possible impacts:

The following activities will be carried out in the course of works at Toktogul HPP: - replacement/rehabilitation of two turbines: - replacement/rehabilitation and upgrading of two generators; - replacement of two main transformers associated with two turbines / generators;

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- replacement of unit control systems for two units; - replacement of unit protection systems, including relevant transformer, loop and fencing for two units; - replacement of a unit of electrical and mechanical auxiliary systems (MV and LV switchgears, cooling system, drainage and water-pumping systems, etc.) for two units (for units); - rehabilitation of hydraulic steel structures and hydromechanical equipment at the outlet and downstream; - rehabilitation of hydraulic steel structures and hydromechanical equipment (pressure conduits, bottom outlets, taps, etc.).

Toktogul HPP Rehabilitation Project is a unique project and a vital link for regulation of voltage frequency of 500 kV transmission systems, which connects the Central Asian countries. Capacity of HPP was well built, but many components should be currently replaced to maintain generating integrity. Consequently, there is no other realistic alternative but one that suggests consistent replacement of worn-out equipment and relevant maintenance of engineering structures and installed equipment.

According to Examination, the following possible impacts on the environment may be associated with rehabilitation activities listed above: - possible power outage during construction; - disposal of old oil (about 180 tons that do not contain PCBs according to conducted analysis); - issues of occupational health and safety compliance during construction; - increase in truck movements through settlements during construction period; transportation of heavy equipment, building materials and debris; - disposal of iron / steel (almost 4000 tons) and other wastes; - construction debris generated because of construction work, and some domestic waste generated because of daily living activities of workers.

As a part of IEE it is provided for to identify proposed Project impacts on the environment and to plan appropriate preventive actions and mitigation measures to prevent, minimize or eliminate expected adverse effects. Potential environmental impact of the Project will be of local and temporary nature. To mitigate the impact on the environment, there is developed Environmental Management Plan (EMP), which provides for collection, storage and sale of scrap metal and re-use the oil from equipment to be replaced etc..

Public consultations and public meetings were conducted in Karakul Town of Jalal-Abad oblast when the Report was being prepared. Participants of those consultations and meetings mainly considered waste related matters and methods of coping with them. Eventually everybody came to conclusion that rehabilitation measures provided by the ADB Project on rehabilitation of Toktogul HPP were necessary.

Having considered submitted materials, the State Agency on Environment Protection and Forestry under the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic issues positive opinion on the State Environmental Expert Review to the Report “Initial Environmental Examination (IEE), Rehabilitation of Toktogul HPP, Phase 2” of the Energetic Sector Rehabilitation Project ADB- ТА-8434 (KGZ). At the same time it is required that: - “Electric Power Plants” OJSC must ensure that reports on environment protection are timely submitted and statutory payments for environmental pollution are timely paid to the Jalal-Abad Territorial Department of SAEPF during implementation of the Project. - Jalal-Abad Territorial Department of SAEPF must be notified before beginning of work.

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If the conclusion of the State Environmental Expert Review is not complied with and if works are not executed according to design decisions, the conclusion shall automatically become void.

Chairman of Experts Commission, Head of Department of the State Environmental Expert Review and Environmental Management (DSEEREM) /signed/ K.K. Jumabekov

Members of Experts Commission:

Head of the Division of DSEEREM /signed/ A.A. Ryspekov

Chief Specialist of DSEEREM /signed/ I.M. Sarybaev

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Annex 2. The Initial list of main documents on Environmental Safeguard Toktogul HPP Rehabilitation Phase 2 Project as of June 2020

No Document title Prepared by Date of approval

Basic Documentation:

1. IEE / Initial Environmental Examination Project Implementation July 2014 KGZ: Toktogul HPP Rehabilitation Phase Consultant/PIC Fichtner https://www.adb.org/sites 2 Project /default/files/project- document/81731/46348- 003-iee-01.pdf 2. Conclusion of the State environmental State Agency of December 2014 expert reviewon IEE developed for the Environmental Protection Project Phase 2. and Forestry of the Kyrgyz Republic Reports:

3. Semi-annual Environmental Monitoring OJSC Electric Power January 2017 Report covering July-December 2016 Plants with the assistance https://www.adb.org/sites developed for Toktogul HPP of PIC Tractebel /default/files/project- Rehabilitation Project Phase 2 document/225671/46348 -003-emr-01.pdf

4. Semi-annual Environmental Monitoring OJSC Electric Power July 2017 Report covering January – June 2017 Plants with the assistance https://www.adb.org/sites developed for Toktogul HPP of PIC Tractebel /default/files/project- Rehabilitation Project Phase 2 documents/46348/46348 -003-emr-en.pdf

5. Semi-annual Environmental Monitoring OJSC Electric Power July 2017 Report covering July - December 2017 Plants with the assistance https://www.adb.org/sites developed for Toktogul HPP of PIC Tractebel /default/files/project- Rehabilitation Project Phase 2 documents/46348/46348 -003-emr-en_0.pdf

6. SemiannualEnvironmental Monitoring OJSC Electric Power July 2018 Report covering January – June 2018 Plants with the assistance https://www.adb.org/sites developed for Toktogul HPP of PIC Tractebel /default/files/project- Rehabilitation Project Phase 2 documents/46348/46348 -003-emr-en_1.pdf

7. Semi-annual Environmental Monitoring OJSC Electric Power February 2019 Report covering July - December 2018 Plants with the assistance https://www.adb.org/sites developed for Toktogul HPP of PIC Tractebel /default/files/project- Rehabilitation Project Phase 2 documents/46348/46348 -003-emr-en_2.pdf 8. Semi-annual Environmental Monitoring OJSC Electric Power August 2019 Report covering January – June 2019 Plants with the assistance https://www.adb.org/sites developed for Toktogul HPP of PIC Tractebel /default/files/project- Rehabilitation Project Phase 2 documents/46348/46348 -003-emr-en_3.pdf

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9. Semi-annual Environmental Monitoring OJSC Electric Power December 2019 Report covering July - December 2019 Plants with the assistance https://www.adb.org/sites developed for Toktogul HPP of PIC Tractebel /default/files/project- Rehabilitation Project Phase 2 documents/46348/46348 -003-emr-en_4.pdf 10. Semi-annual Environmental Monitoring OJSC Electric Power Is under development Report covering January – June 2020 Plants with the assistance developed for Toktogul HPP of PIC Tractebel Rehabilitation Project Phase 2 Other documentations:

11. Sample results PIC Tractebel December 2016 (Asbestos Risk Assessment Survey. Rehabilitation of Toktogul HPP Phase 2 Project)

12. Asbestos Management Plan PIC Tractebel December 2016 (Rehabilitation of Toktogul HPP Phase 2 Project)

13. Asbestos Survey Report CC GE April 2019 (Rehabilitation of Toktogul HPP Package 2 Phase 2 Project)

14. Site Specific Environmental Plan CC GE December 2019 (Rehabilitation of Toktogul HPP Package 2 Phase 2 Project)

15. Health and Safety Plan CC GE December 2019 (Rehabilitation of Toktogul HPP Package 2 Phase 2 Project)

16. Asbestos containing material CC GE December 2019 management plan (Rehabilitation of Toktogul HPP Package 2 Phase 2 Project) 17. Overhead crane area cleaning method CC GE October 2019 statement (Rehabilitation of Toktogul HPP Package 2 Phase 2 Project) 18. Site Specific Environmental Plan CC ZMEC and SM December 2019 (Rehabilitation of Toktogul HPP Powertech Package 1 Phase 2 Project)

19. Health and Safety Plan CC ZMEC and SM December 2019 (Rehabilitation of Toktogul HPP Package Powertech 1 Phase 2 Project)

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Annex 3. Photo records of the works for Package 1 Phase 2 Project at Toktogul HPP during the reporting period

Figure 9. Re-installation of bolts joined on Figure 10. Installation of bolts joined and clamp Draft tube gate (Status in March 2020) plates on Maintenance Intake gates (Status in March 2020)

Figure 11. Checking of Draft tube gate – A Figure 12. Checking of diving equipment (Status in March 2020) (Status in February 2020)

Figure 13. Checking of leakage at draft tube (Status in February 2020) Figure 14. Unloading of abrasive material (Status in February 2020)

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Figure 15. Transport of abrasive material on Dam Crest (Status in February 2020) Figure 16. Removal of concrete around stator embedded supporting plates (Status in March 2020)

Figure 18. Measurement of bolts (Status in Figure 17. Opening of rotor pit floor slab March 2020) (Status in March 2020)

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Annex 4. Photo records of the works for Package 2 Phase 2 Project at Toktogul HPP during the reporting period

Figure 20. Tarpaulin installation on crane n°2

Figure 19. Putting in place of tarpaulin of crane (Status in March 2020) maintenance area (status in March 2020)

Figure 21. Sole plate inspection on Unit 4 (status in March 2020) Figure 22. Warehouse area - preparation of the fence foundations (status in June 2020)

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Annex 5. Lists of EHS trainings of Construction Contractor of Package 2 Phase 2 Project

Introduction description: Geographic location. Project overview. Life Saving principles. High risk activities. Site emergency plan and evacuation plan. Trainings dates: 10/01/2020; 20/01/2020; 21/01/2020; 17/02/2020; 18/02/2020; 20/02/2020; 24/02/2020; 02/03/2020; 04/03/2020; 12/03/2020; 15/05/2020; 16/05/2020; 22/05/2020. Participants: CC GE and visitors; subcontractors of GE: SGS, Integra, SGEM, Fortes Group.

Figure 23. Toktogul HPP site EHS Figure 24. Toktogul HPP site EHS introduction attendance form dated introduction attendance form dated 10/01/2020 20/01/2020

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Figure 25. Toktogul HPP site EHS Figure 26. Toktogul HPP site EHS introduction introduction attendance form dated attendance form dated 17/02/2020 21/01/2020

Figure 27. Toktogul HPP site EHS Figure 28. Toktogul HPP site EHS introduction introduction attendance form dated attendance form dated 24/02/2020; 04/03/2020, and 18/02/2020 and 20/02/2020 12/03/2020

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Figure 29. Toktogul HPP site EHS Figure 30. Toktogul HPP site EHS introduction introduction attendance form dated attendance form dated 15/05/2020 and 16/05/2020 02/03/2020

Figure 32. Safety induction for FORTES

Figure 31. Toktogul HPP site EHS introduction attendance form dated 22/05/2020