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Environment Management Plan -- an Investment Program of Water & Sewerage SPLLC - Public Disclosure Authorized REPUBLIC OF

MINISTRY OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS

Municipal Infrastructure Development Project Public Disclosure Authorized Environment Management Plan /EMPI Public Disclosure Authorized

Investment Program of Water & Sewerage SPLLC - Stara Zagora

, -3 Public Disclosure Authorized

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TAUI. E OF CONTENTS

1 General ...... 3 1.1 Purpose of the Project...... 3 1.2 Bank's Requirements and Documents ...... 3 1.3 Role of the EMP ...... 4 2 Initial Information Review ...... 5 2.1 Selection Principle for Projects included in the Investment Program of Water & Sewerage SPLLC - Stara Zagora Projects for the Period 2008-201 2...... 5 2.2 Brief Description of Projects Included in the Investment Program of Water & Sewerage SPLLC -Stara Zagora ...... 5 3 Analysis of the possible environnlental impacts of the Project ...... 6 . . 3.1 Positive impact ...... 6 3.2 Adverse impact ...... r ...... 7 3.3 Adversc Iinpacts during Construction ...... 7 3.4 Adversc Ii~lpactsduring Operation ...... I0 4 Mitigation Measures against Potential Environn~entalImpacts due to ln~plcinentationof The Investment Prograill - during the construction phase and during the operation phase ...... 10 5 Monitoring ...... 14 5.1 Monitoring and Control during the Construction ...... 14 5.2 Monitoring and Control during the Operation ...... 14 6 Conclusions and Steps Recoinmendcd to Ensure Performancc of the EMP...... 15

7 Consultations and PubIic Discussions. Discussion of the Positive and Adverse Impacts. Routine Consultations and NGO ...... 16

APPENDICES:

Annex I Contract Provisions Anncx 2 Environn~ental Impact Mitigation Progi-a?~for the Construction and Operation Phases Annex 3 Construction Phase Monitoring I'rogram

Appendix A. Nonnative Documents Applicable to thc k'roject

Appendix B. Abbrcviations llscd Maps and Diagrams of Stara Zagora

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1 General

The government of R. Bulgaria requested the World Hank's assistance in financing of activities related to the Municipal Infrastructurc Development Projcct which will help Bulgaria to comply to the 's directives on potable and waste water and the environmental protection factors in the investment schemes that will be acceptable and eligible for financing from the European Union's Structural Funds and are not covered by other EU grants.

The Project, part of which is this Environnient Management Plan IEMPI, encompasses the completion of water-supply dams (Neykovtsi, Plovdivtsi and Luda Yana) whcrc construction was suspended in the last decade, and rehabilitation of the wall of an operating dam (Studena Dam), as well as rehabilitation of the water supply system 01' six conlpanies providing Water and Sewerage services (, , , Sn~olian,Stara Zagora and ).

1.1 Purpose of the Project

The general objective of the Projcct is to ensurc bctter water supply and responsible use of the water resourccs underlying the statc policy for sustainable dcvelopn~cntof thc water sector. That objective is completely in the spirit of the National Strategy of Bulgaria for Environmental Protection (2005 - 2014) that envisages ,,provision of good-quality water and sufficient water supply for all purposes".

The purposc of the Projcct will bc achieved by means of:

a) improvcrnent of thc conditions for potable water supply in selected regions; b) ensuring the required quantity and quality of potable water; c) reduction of losscs in thc water supply nctwork; d) improvement of the reliability and efficicncy of water supply systems and facilities; e) compliance with cnviroiimcntal rcquirements and regulations concerning the systcins; f) enhanccrnent of the managcmcnt and opct-ating capability of the operators.

1.2 Bank's Requirements and Documents

The overall environrncntal category of the proposed Project is A in line with Bank policies with individual investments that bclong to both category A (the proposed dam completion activities and catcgory R (thc rchabilitation of water networks). Environment Management Plan - an In\rcstment Program of'water & Sewerage SPLLC - Stara Zagora

Based on the proposed Project Investinents the following World Bank's safeguards policies and procedures are triggered: OPIBP 4.01 Eii~~ironmentalAs.ressnient; OPIBP 4.12 Involuntaly Resettlenient ; OPIBP 4.37 Sufefy oj Danis; and OPIBP 7.50 Pi-ojects on fnternational Waterways. Furthermore, adequate protcction and maintenance of ecosystems downstream of the dams should be assessed during project preparation to determine the relevance of the OPIBP 4.04 Natural Habitats and OPIBP 4.36 Fore.stiy safeguard policies. Also, given the possibility that proposed water coiiipanies might implement projects in cities with historic districts, the OPN 1 1.03 Cultural Pi-operty safeguard policy might be triggcrcd. The following documents will be prepared by the Government of Bulgaria prior to project appraisal: (1) Environmental Framework of' the Project (EF) for all proposed subprojects; (2) Environmental Duc Diligence lieport (EDR), including, in summary, assessment of the site conditions and asscss~nentof the possible environmental impacts related to completion and operation of the proposcd thrce dam sites,;(3) Environment Management Plans (EMP) on investiiient in rehabilitation of the water distribution nctworks in which the contract provisions for construction worlts will be specified /bee Annexes 1, 2 and 31 related to application of the technical standards and other requircincnts relevant to the construction phase. 4) project Land Acquisition I'olicy 1:ramelvol-k that will outline the process to be followed in case there is land acquisition needed for the project; and (5) Social Due Diligence for 'the three dam sites that presents an overview of the past land acquisition process carried out by the Government.

1.3 Role of the EMP

The present Environment Management Plan was developed by the Consultants Team of Omonit Consult LLC by assignnicnt 01. the Ministry of Regional Dcvclopiilcnt and Public Works (MRDPW) and contains a main, explanatory pard, Contract Provisions /Annex11 on environmental protcction, Environrnclital Impact Mitigation Program /Annex21 including appropriate environmcntal protection mcasures that n.il~lhclp to initigatc the ncgative impacts arising from the construction of new facilities and rehabilitation of the water supply system of Water & Sewerage SPLLC Stara Zagora, aiid the attendant costs, as well as an Environmental Monitoring Program /Annex 31, pointing out to the parties in charge of thc iniplcmentation of that program that, in the detailed documents of the wbrlts, they shall ensure adherence to all provisions related to environment and to thc correct implementation of all environmental protection measurcs. The monitoring Plan includes inlormation on the inspections in the course of realization, internal and cxtcrnal monitoring and asscssment, as well as a reporting system. The plan presents cost estimatcs of the en\~ironmcntiiiaiiagclncnt measurcs aiid the time schedule of their performance.

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2 Initial Information Review.

2.1 Selection Principle for Projects included in the Investment Program of Water & Sewerage SPLLC - Stara Zago1-a Projects for the Period 2008-2012.

Selection of the sites proposed for financing from the loan granted by the World Bank was performed after analysis and assessnlcnt of the condition of various components of the water supply systems serving all nlunicipalitics within Stara Zagora District - , , , Kazanlilc, Muglizh. , opan, Pave1 Bania, , Stara Zagora and . The water supply is prcdoininantly pumped type ( 85% ). Dur~ngprolonged dry spells, seasonal restrictions have to be imposcd on watcr supply.

The high loss pel-centage (reaching 60% of thc supplied water quantity), the number of residents affected by water supply interruptions (about 150 000) and rcduction of electricity consumption (through rcduction of thc sharc of pumped \k,ater and increase of the share of gravity water feeding) are the main criteria uscd to dcfine the priorities in the selection of the investment program objects. Thc total number of residents served by W&S SPL.LC - Stara Zagora is 382 977. In cases of long dry spclls scasonal watcr rationing has to be imposed. From July till September 2007 such rationing was applied to the town :Stars Zagora and sonle scttlements from the municipaIities Nil

2.2 . Brief Description of Projects Included in (he Investment Program of Water & Sewerage SPLLC -Stara %agora.

The Stara Zagora administrative district is one of the dynan~icallydeveloping districts in the Southeast Region, with sustainable demographic, economic and infrastructure potential, with a fortunate combination of moderate climate, diverse an,d fertile soils, co~uparativelygood water resources and non-hi~~deringtopography. The listed factors arc an important prcrequisite for investment activity in various business spheres, and motc particularly - in utilities. In the district of Stara Zagora, ccntralized watcr supply covcss all 206; scttlements. Thc water supply is mainly pumpcd type with a considcrablc numl-icr of pump staiions - 331. The total network length is 3 346 km, of which hcad mains - 1 323 l

The investment program of W&S SPL1,C. Stara Zagora provides for refurbishment of head water mains, thrusters to four pump stations and street water supply network to ensure normal water supply to the scttlemcnts where watcr supply rationing is imposed seasonally ( in the towns Stara Zagora, Chirpan, Radncvo and Pavcl Bania ). Hcalth risk in the selected settlements is minimized which is corroborated by thc data from a monitoring carried out jointly with RIPCPH (Regional Inspcctorate lor I'rotcction and Control of Public Health). A high rate of compliance was achieved in 2006 in physico-chemical and ~nicrobiologicalindicators - over 95%, in compliancc with Regulation No. 9116.03.2001 on the quality of potable water.. In the coursc of construction ol'thc main pipeline from the Kuru Derc water source for the town of Pave1 Bania part of the route - about 280 m crossed the area of Central Balkan Park. Upon refurbishment of pressure water pipeline to the village Gorno Cherkovishte, Kazanlik District, about 950 of the route crossed a rose plantation. The total lcngth of luaill watcs pipclines to bc refurbished is 36 450 with diameters between 140 mm and 450 mm. lheis routes go beyond the boundaries or urbanized regions. 30 025 asbestos cement and stccl pipes of the street water supply nctwork with diameters 90 rnm to 180 mm wilI bc replaced. The Prograln also includes a project 1'01. purchasc of software for underground cadastre ( GIs ) and numei-ical inodcling of thc watcr supply nctwork, which is not subject of this Environment Managemcnt Plan, Iteeping in mind the basically different approach that should be applied to assessment of its efficiency.

3 Analysis of the possible environmental impacts of'the Project.

The analysis is bascd on the exisring condi~ionof components and environmcntal factors, and their possible dcvclopmc~ltin connection with thc invcstlllcnt intentions of W&S SPLLC, Stara Zagora for thc rcfurbishmcnt 01' \i3atersupply li~cilitiesin the Stara %agora District. The main conclusions, recommendations and negative in~pactmitigation measures arc defined with consideration of the goals statcd in thc .l'crms of Rcferencc.

3.1 Positive impact

With the modcrnization and development of the water-supply infrastructure, water rationing is avoided which, on the onc hand, will lead to more cfficicnt illanagenlcnt of the water supply system, and is, on thc othcr hand. of gl-cat signilicance to human health and improvement of the local residents' quality ollif'e. 3.1 .l. Positivc environrncntal inlpact - Reasonable consumption of water resources is of primary importance not only to this but also to the fut~11.cgenerations. With implelncntation of the projects actual reduction of ~il~rcponctiwatcr flows will bc achieved which will result in reduction of thc watcr quantities delivered at thc inl& end of' the watcr supply system and

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ecologic resource economy. The smallcr number oi' aceidcnts guarantees also operation reliability. The replacement of asbestos cc~~ientand stccl pipes by pipes madc of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) permits application of inodern pipc laying technologies eliminating, at the same time, in the course of operation, the health risk to consumers due to migration of noxious and hazardous substances ion the drinl

3.2 Adverse impact

During the construction phase: l'he territories coming under the easement of head main routes will be affectcd due to thc inc~.cnsedemissions of' certain noxious substances, fine dust particles and other pollutants generated by the operation of earth-moving building machines and transport activities, handlliig of ca~ihand bull, building material, layer con~paction,etc. Deterioration of the quality of solls due to croslon may be ~nfluencedby the cor~struction of infrastructure projects such as head watcr mains. During the operation phase: /I ncgat~vcliilpact on the landscape, natural habitats of rare species and common heritage can be expected during operation of the facilities as a result of accidents and/or ~ncldcnts..

3.3 Adverse lmpacts during Constl-uction

The negative impacts during construction arc mainly direct, temporary (within the construction phase), shol-1-time and localized, without any cumulative effect.

I 3.3.1. Due to the nu/l/reof the con/i~iiil~/a/(~~l~voi./i.s

Disrupted watcr supply in the region o!'activitics. ; Potential deterioration of'watcr quality for drinking qnd washing needs of the population upon a change in the watcr supply an-angcmcn~s. Scattered materials and inachines on the constructic?n sites- pipes, reinforcement iron, pieces of castings, damaged building machines, ctc.; crcdtion of unregulated disposal sites for construction debris and spoil material. 1nal)propl.iatemdthods of work and waste treatment in the case of asbestos-ccmcnt pipc replacement. Disruptions of thc transport traf'fic and the attendant incon.i~cnicnceto rcsidcnts. Environment Management Plan - an In\,cstmenl Program of Water & Sewerage SPLLC Stara Zagora

3.3.2. Due to tjye of~naterials1i.sc.d

During construction. increased lcvels of finc dust concentrations in thc air can be expected in the event of failure to apply the prcvcntivc measures during transportation, storage and placing of the aggregate materials uscd.

3.3.3. Due to constrtrctio~~debris and waste generated at the construction site

Waste generated during construction at any work s~tc,according to the national classifier is: domestic solid waste, construction debr~s,waste fucls and lubricants, and lcss probable: hazardous, pints and vamishcs. Domestic solid wastc generated by thc construction workers is handlcd togcthcr with that generated by the res~dentsor urbanized territories. l'hcrc is no provision for opcning of any canteens or kitchens. The dorncstic solld waste fro111 s~tcsoutside settlements will be collected in containers and disposcd of In thc ncarcst landfill. 'l'ho waste generated upon dismantling of asbestos-cement pipcs will bc treated In conformity with the prevailing regulatory acts (items 17 and 18 of Appendix A).

3.3.4. A tmosyher~icAir

It is assumed that thc operation 01' building machines and transport vchicles at any construction sector creates pollution by clust and exhaust gases. Duc to thc lin~itcddimensions of the sectors such pollution is local, hobc\~crin the urban tcrritories it may excecd the permissible concentration limits (permissible concentration limits, PCL).

3.3.5. Noise and Vibratior7s

Objects of inlpact by thc "noisc" factor will occur nlainly during construction or refurbishment of thc street watcr supply nctworl< in thc settlements. The noisc limits set for them are different depending on their function. ( item23 of Appendix A). Residential areas: daytime - 55 dB(A), evc~ling- 50 d13(A) and at night - 45 dR(A). Central urban areas and arcas subjcctcd to busy motor vehicle traffic: daytime - 60 dB(A), evening - 55 dB(A), at night - 50 dB(A). Educational activity and lcisurc arcas: dayti~ne- 45 dB(A), evening - 40 dB(A), at night - 35 dB(A). Medical facility nrcas: daytilnc - 45 dB(A), cveiling - 35 dB(A), at night - 35 dB(A). The noise sources during refurbishment of watcr mains and facilities, and during new construction are various transport and building inachincs and plants such as: dredger, front loader, asphalt cuttcr, compactol-, asphalt laying equipmknt, roller, compressor, hcavy-duty cars, with noise limits within thc range 80 dl3(!\) - 92 dI3(A). :%oiselevcls considerably cxceeding the above-indicated sanitary limits can be cxpcctcd ncar thcoperating machines. I'hc impact of high noise levels will last for a liinitcd tiiuc pcriod - till colnpletion of the works in the respective sector of the watcr supply nctworlc. An increase of thc overall acoustic load in that rcgion of construction activitics occurs also in the case of idle running building and tr:~nsportmachines.

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3.3.6. Water

Release of cffluent \\ ith excessi\zc concentration of chlorine and chlorine-based reagents in open water courses during the startup and adjustmciit of the refurbished or ncwly built water mains and facilities.

3.3.7. Soils Erosion, floods, lai~dslidcsand landfdls arc factors that can cause environnlental problems during both construction and operation phases.

3.3.8. Flora

According to data from the opcrator and the Stara Zagora District Administration, the investment projects do not bclong to tlic Natura 2000 rcrritories under the Habitats Directive and no rare or endangered specics are dcstroycd.. Part of the route of thc hcad water inains to Pave1 Bania runs about 280 through the Central Balkan Park, and about 950 m. of thc prcssure water pipeline to Gorno Cherkovishte, Kazanlik District, runs through a rosc plantation. 'l'hc possible temporary ilnpacts should be restricted in these sectors, adhering to thc applicable instructions. Expropriations from thc fbrcst and agricultural fund and/or tcinporary use indemnifications shall be effcctcd as rccluired.

3.3.9. Fauna

In the coursc of conslruction ol'hcad watcr inains thc habitats situated along the route will be left by the animal species, part of which will return to their old habitats upon coinpletion of the construction and recultivation worlcs. In the areas of the linc scctors running tlirougli Ccntral Ballcan Park and thosc in the rose plantation, possiblc teillporai-y ilnpacts should bc restr~ctcdin these scctors, adlicring to the applicable instructions.

The scale of contclnplatcd rcliabilitation and new construction arc small and no significant impact on the landscape is expected. After coinpletion of the construction the urban environment will be restored (pavement, curbs, side wallcs), and with recultivation along the head main routes (technical and biological), Ilic landscape will bc restorcd.

3.3.11. Health Fcrcror-

Health risks for the population: - Risk of cxccssivc nolsc duc to operation of thc building machines. That noise is not permanent but with teniporaly cffcct olily. Thu cffcct 1s disturbing and irritating.

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- Work in the open precludes the negative health effect of combustion gases and asphalt evaporations. Health risks to the workers: - Adverse weather conditions having in mind the need to work "in the open all the year round" in an environment with considerable temperature amplitudes. High temperatures are a risk factor of incidents such as thermal andlor sun shpcks. Too low temperatures increase the frequency of colds, diseases of the skeletalln~uscularand peripheral nervous system. - The drivers of building mach~neswill be subjected to excessive noise levels of the order 80- 100 dB(A). Noise has an adverse effect on the hearing and central nervous system resulting in somnopathy, developmeilt of neurotic conditions and arterial hypertension. - The drivers of building machines will be subjected to general and local vibrations. They injure the vestibular apparatus, the locoinotory system and the parenchymal organs, the sensory and circulatory systems of the fingers. - With the limited scope of excavation and refurbishment works and work in the open air, no adverse health effect is expected by air pollution. - The labor traulnatisn~risk is highest in the case of manual excavation and crcction works. - In the case of hard physical work involving lifting and carrying of excessive loads, there is higher risk of diseases of the locomolory and ncrvouslmuscular system.

During the construclion the working environi~~c~~lfactors can have certain effect on workers' health. Such effect is teillporary and will be illiniinized if measures for protection of the workers' health and safety arc undertaken.

The coinnlon heritagc in Stara Zagora District preserves century-long traditions of the Bulgarian life and culture and is represented by numerous objects of national and regional significance. According to information fro111 competcnl authorities there are no historical, architectural and archaeological monuments along the routes of the proposed sites. In the event of an unforeseen development thc Bulgarian legislation provides for the necessary action. (item8 of Appendix A).

3.4 Adverse Impacts dul-ing Opcration

More signiikant adverse impacts are fornlcd in the operation process ill the event of failure to apply the Emergency and Accident Action Plan in relevant situations.

4 Mitigation Measurcs against Potential Environmental lrnpacts due to Implementation of The Investment Program - during the construction phase and during the operation phase.

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The present EMP contains mitigation measures against the negative environmental impacts that are referred to the above-listed potential impacts, and will be applied in the course of Project implementation and after it.

During the construction phase:

4.1. For normal functioning of the water supply system in the regions that will be affected by the worlts, autonomous and/or alternative water supply shall be organized for the time of construction and startup.

4.2.The repair works contemplated by W&S SPLLC, Stara Zagora of some facilities, head mains and street water supply network allow, with appropriate organization, perfect matching of the constructionlcrection worlts (CEW) to the uninterrupted operation of the water supply system. As required, alternative water supply is ensured.

4.3. In cases of modification of the water sugply pattern the operator shall provide additional quantities of chlorine and chlorine-based reagents for disinfection of the drinking water with a view to preventing adverse health effects to tbe population.

4.4. It is reco~nincndcdto use with priority non-excavation technologies that permit minimization of the cnvironi~~cntalimpacts. In cases of c~:ossingsectors of the road infrastructure demolition of the streets is avoided. Bcsides, changes in traffic organization are reduced. 4.5. The construction to be carried out in Central Balltan Park shall be coordinated with the Park Administration and its requireinents shall be strictly followed. (acc.to. item 7 of Appendix A) 4.6. Due to the particular significance of the ros~cplantations the land valuation shall be performed by special procedures taking into account the specificity of the crops, the owners of such plantations shall be notificd in thc established n~anndr. 4.5. Construction dcbris is deposited in landfillsdefined by permits. Earth masses in the urbanized territories as well as in the country arc stored rcnlporarily along the routes after which they are used for backfilling. The spoil nlaterials lcarth and rocW are handed over to the state forestries or to interested persons.

4.7. The humus stripped in the beginning of construction is kept at temporary disposal sites. After completion of the construction it is uscd for rccultivation of disturbed lands.

4.8. The nearest motor dcpots arc used for filling with fuel and lubricants.

4.9. In the event of generating any hazardous waste, including thosc generated by replacement of asbestos-cemcnt pipes, a firill possessin,g a license for their transportation and treatment IS contracted.

4.10. The transport routes crossing settlements for wastc transportation to the deposit sites are agreed upon with the municipalities.

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4.1 1. For containment of thc impact mainly on the working environment and on the population, the following imeasures should bc undertaken: water sprinkling, monitoring of the condition of machines and vehicles.

4.12. In the final phase of thc construction, the quantities of reagents needed to neutralize the residual quantitics of chlorine in the effluent from flushing and sanitation of water mains and facilities shall bc defined in order to meet the requirements of environmental legislation towards thc quallty of such cfiluents and to prcvcnt pollution of the environment (soils and open water courses) by chlorine agents.

4.13. Drinking watcr is delivercd to thc the construction site by watcr-carrier cars or bottled.

4.14. In the coursc of rehabilitation measures and ncw construction in urbanized territories all effluents generated in the construction process as well as neutralized water from flushing and sanitation of water mains and facilities shall be discharged into the public sewerage system or into the ncarest watcr basin with quality corresponding to its category.

4.15. In the case of crossing rivcr courscs, depcnding on the design solution, the front of crossing building nlachines and transport vehiclcs shall be restrictcd, with a view to reducing the impacts on the rivcr ecosystcin. The construction worlcs shall be performed during low-water periods of the river courses.

4.1 6. The tcchnical condition of machines shall be checked every month for oil leaks.

4.17. 'rhc cxisting lavatories or chemical toilcttcs shall be used for thc sewage.

4.18. In order to prcvent soil pollution, inspections of the building machines and transport vehiclcs shall be regularly pcrformcd. Tran,sporl vehicles shall be washed in the appointed places.

4.19. Thc transport vchicles shall be covcrcd.

4.20. Management of head nlains coi~structionshall preclude triggering of landslides

4.2 1. Blasting works shall bc pcrformcd after a special, projcctile-free, plan in order to preserve the adjaccnt vegetation.

4.22. 111 thc coursc of rehabilitation works and construction of new facilities the destruction of Iigncous and fi-uticose vcgctation shall bc ininiinized as much as possible, after coordination with thc coinpctcnt authority.

4.23. In colnpliancc with thc Bulgarian legislation upon discovcry of archaeological finds in the coursc of construction wol-l\s thc Museum of Archaeology and History shall be

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informed, the construction shall stop temporarily and the respective decision about their preservation shall be made. (itcm2 M item8 of Appendix A)

4.24. Construction activities shall be limited within the daytime period - from 7,00 a.m.. till 7,00 p.m

4.25. The machines and plants used shall be Itept in good repair

4.26. The exhaust pipcs of the transport vchiclcs and building machines shall be fitted with mufflers.

4.27. Idle running of the transport vehicles and building machines shall not be allowed.

4.28. With a view to limiting thc adverse effect of unfavorable weather conditions, the workers shall be supplied with work clothes suitable for thc season. ( item1 5 of Appendix A).

4.29. The worlters shall be supplied with personal protection means - hclinets, ear muffs, anti-vibration gloves, safety belts, etc., dcpcnding on the specifics of work. ( item15 of Appendix A).

4.30. In compliance with thc normative requirements (with a vicw to reducing physical strain, overfatigue and development of slteletal-muscular diseases), regimen of work and rest within a working day are introduced. ( itel1115 of Appendix A).

According to Bulgarian legislation (item3 of Appendix A), aggregate materials, concrete mixes and asphalt products may bc used only by entcrprjscs possessing the respective license for their extraction and production. With respect to waste, the requirements of the Waste Management Act are met at all stages of the construction. The measures for mitigation and improvcmcnt of iillpacts related to investments in rehabilitation and new construction at water supply sitcs will be included in the Technical Specification to the Construction Contract. Contractual security is an indispensable prerequisite for implementation, by the Contractor, of all needed measures for protection of thc environment on the site itself and outside it and to limit thc damage and inconvenience to people as a result of pollution, noise and othcr conscqucnccs of the construction works. Through implementation ofthc indicated mcasurcs the Contractor shall be sure that the air emissions, surface run-off and trcated effluents, noise and vibration impacts, etc., rcsulting from the activities pcrformed do not cxcced thc lcvcls stipulatcd by the applicable laws ( items 3,4,5,9,10 M 12 of Appendix A). Preservation of the natural components is achicvcd through cstablishmcnt of integration connections with thc anthropogcnic landscape components which, at the same time. will result in improvement of thc visually acsthctic valuc of the environment. Coordinated action with the local statc and Municipal authorities and thc competent environmental protection and public hcalth bodies is an important condition for successful

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implementation of the planned rehabilitation iileasures and new construction in the water transfer network.

During the operation phase: 4.3 1. The Emergency Action Plan dcfines tlie required environmental impact mitigation measures and the staff necded in such circumstances. The plan is developed by the Operator and reviewed by the local municipal administration

5 Monitoring

The contemplatcd iiionitoring inodcl of implementation of the environmental impact mitigation measures was adopted so as to covcr all aspects and requirements in conformity with the law and good cnginecri~igpractice

5.1 Monitoring and Control during the Construction

The adopted form of monitoring (Annex 3) includes a specific description of the monitoring and control measures and covcrs all aspects of the construction process (related to the adverse impact mitigation nicasures proposed in the advcrse impact mitigation plan) with the parameters to be nieasured, iiiethods to be applied, points of sa~iipling,measurement intervals, concrete description of tlic organizational structurcs and reporting proccdurcs;

5.2 Monitoring and Control during thc Opcration

During the operation phase monitoring of thc coiitemplated project sitcs shall be performed by the Operator's conipaiiy in conforiility with the normative requirements.

Organization of' EMP application and reporting:

Monitoring and reporting will be applied entirely by the Contractor's management. The Contractor shall excrcisc cveryday monitoring of the normal enviroiimciital practices by presentation of rcgular rcports. Tliese reports sliall be addressed to tlie institutions indicated in the

normative requircinents and once in a month - to the 6niployer /Engineer/. The Contractor shall appoint its specialist in chargc of the cnvironniental aspects of the Project. The Engineer auditing tlic process shall report ontlic performance of cnviron~nentalimpact mitigation measures includcd in the Technical ~~ecificationto thc Contract; on the correct understanding and application of EMP by the Contractor; on assurance of thc rclcvant steps; on kccping correct rccord of any discrcpancics, on the conducting of briefing and training, emergency aid nicasures, and shall evaluatc and corrcct thc Contractor's reports.

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The Engineer shall report on the EMP perfornlance and progress to the Enlployer every month. The respective government institutions will bc involved in auditing of all environmental protection and social ineasurcs and the progress on the Project by receiving regular reports in conformity with the norinativc requirements. The Project Manageineilt Unit (PMU) establishcd at the MRDPW shall keep and store the documentation required by law and by contract. On the basis of the Engineer's reports and site visits as required, EMP pcrformance and progress reports will be presented to the World Bank every six months.

Institutional liesponsibilities in lmplementation of the Environment Management Plan

- Maldng of decisions on Responsibilities for environment management impact mitigation and Reporting relations /start of action, expense performance (who reports to whom) authorization, corn letion/ monitoring and intervals Institutions or Activities persons in charge

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6 Conclusions and Steps Recommended to Ensure I'erfbrmance of'the EMP.

According to thc devclopcd Environmental lmpact Mitigation Program (Annex 2) and Environmental Monitoring Program (Annex 3), the Contractor is not requircd to provide additional facilitics involving significant costs. The recommcndcd stcps nceded for pcrforlllancc of the EMP arc: a) Plan thc f~unds for irnplci~lcl~tatioi~of the environillental impacts mitigation nlcasurcs and moniloring of EMP perforrnancc by its integration in the Technical Specifications to the Construction Contract. b) Obtain thc Contractor's correct understanding of' the steps and resources required for environillent management, the requited steps and measures being evaluated and offercd. c) Discuss thc 1;MP at preliminary clarification sessions.

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d) After signing of the Contract, the Employer shall officially familiarize the Contractor with the prevcntion and impact mitigation by means of the EMP includcd in the Contract and thc implenlentation of monitoring. The main problen~s,conclusions, reconlnlendations and negative impact mitigation measures are defined in conformity with the objectives set in the Terms of Kcference. In the longer term, with the proposed investment projects, EMP implementation and through application of good cngineering practices for optiillization of the set of activities in the process of producing and supply of drinlung and washing water to the population, the objectives of responsible use of water resources set in the government's policy for sustainable development of the water sector are achieved without any risk to the environment and with a beneficial effect on the life quality of the population, which leads to the conclusion that the Project is beneficial

7 Consultations and Public I)iscussions - Discussion of the Positive and Adverse Impacts, Routine Consultations and NGO

In connection with the Municipal Infrastructure ln~proveillentProject and more particularly, with implementation of the Investment Program of Water & Sewerage SPLLC - Stara Zagora for 2008-2010 funded from a World Banlc loan, E~HK~the Environ~nent Management Plan (EMP) was publicly announced at Water & Sewerage SPLLC - Stara Zagora.

( EMP announcement 1 Place of Comments made What was 1 i date I announcement I I incoroorated I

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