Project Number: 44021-013 February 2017

Environmental Monitoring Report

6th Semestral Report Project Number: 44021-013 February 2017

PRC: Integrated Development of Key Townships in Central Liaoning

Prepared by HJI Group Corporation for Heilongjiang Provincial Government and the Asian Development Bank

This environmental monitoring report is a document of the borrower. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB’s Board of Director, Management or staff, and may be preliminary in nature.

In preparing any country program or strategy, financing any project, or by making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area in this document, the Asian Development Bank does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area.

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PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT OF KEY TOWNSHIPS IN CENTRAL LIAONING (ADB Loan No. 2901-PRC)

Semi-annual Environmental Monitoring Report (As of December 2016)

Prepared by: Liaoning Urban Construction and Renewal Project Office HJI Group Corporation

February 2017

i ABBREVIATIONS

ADB  Asian Development Bank CNY  Chinese Yuan EIA  Environmental Impact Assessment EMO  Environmental Management Office EMP  Environmental Management Plan EPB  Environmental Protection Bureau EPMS  Environmental Protection and Monitoring Station GEPMS  GaizhouEnvironmental Protection and Monitoring Station IA  Implementing Agency LPEPB  Liaoniong Provincial Environmental Protection Bureau LPG  Liaoning Provincial Government MEMR  Monthlyenvironmental management reports PMO  Project Management Office SEMR  SemiannualEnvironmental Monitoring Report SEIA  SummaryEnvironment Impact Assessment WWTP  WastewaterTreatment Plant XEMS  XinminEnvironmental Monitoring Station

ii TABLE OF CONTENTS I INTRODUCTION ...... 1 A. Basis of Semi-annual Environmental Monitoring Report ...... 3 B. Environmental Procedure Review ...... 3 C. Legal Requirements ...... 4 II HEISHAN URBAN ROAD SUBPROJECT ...... 5 A. Scope of Subproject ...... 5 B. Status and Progress ...... 5 C. Environmental Management Office ...... 5 D. Environmental Monitoring Results ...... 6 E. Implementation of Mitigation Measures ...... 12 F. Compliance with Environmental Covenants ...... 13 G. Training ...... 14 H. Capacity-Building Progress ...... 14 I. Issues and Recommendations ...... 14 III HUANREN URBAN ROAD SUBPROJECT ...... 15 A. Scope of Subproject ...... 15 B. Status and Progress ...... 15 C. Environmental Management Office ...... 15 D. Environmental Monitoring Results ...... 16 E. Implementation of Mitigation Measures ...... 25 F. Compliance with Environmental Covenants ...... 27 G. Training ...... 27 H. Capacity-Building Progress ...... 27 I. Issues and Recommendations ...... 27 IV XINMIN URBAN ROAD SUBPROJECT ...... 28 A. Scope of Subproject ...... 28 B. Status and Progress ...... 28 C. Environmental Management Office ...... 28 D. Environmental Monitoring Results ...... 29 E. Implementation of Mitigation Measures ...... 31 F. Compliance with Environmental Covenants ...... 32 G. Training ...... 32 H. Capacity-Building Progress ...... 32 I. Issues and Recommendations ...... 33 IV OTHERSUBPROJECTS...... 34 V CONCLUSIONS ...... 35 Appendix A: Environment Monitoring Location Map for Heishan Subproject ...... 36 Appendix B: Environment Monitoring Location Map for Huanren Subproject...... 37 Appendix C: Environment Monitoring Location Map for Xinmin Subproject ...... 39 Appendix D: Construction Photos for Heishan Subproject ...... 40 Appendix E: Construction Photos for Huanren Subproject ...... 41 Appendix F: Construction Photos for Xinmin Subproject ...... 42

iii I INTRODUCTION

This semi-annual environmental report describes the implementation of the environmental monitoring and implemented mitigation measures recommended in the environmental impact assessment (EIA) reports and the summary analyses of the environmental monitoring data collected from July 1 to December 30, 2016 for the Integrated Development of Key Townships in Central Liaoning Project (the Project).

Based on the Project Agreement, LPG shall cause the Participating Township Governments and the Project Implementing Agencies to ensure that the preparation, design, construction, implementation, operation and decommissioning of the Project and all Project facilities comply with (a) all applicable laws and regulations of the Borrower relating to environment, health and safety; (b) the Environmental Safeguards; and (c) all measures and requirements set forth in the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA), the Environment Management Plan (EMP), and any corrective or preventative actions set forth in a Safeguards Monitoring Report. LPG shall cause the Project Implementing Agencies to incorporate such mitigation and monitoring measures into the design and bidding documents and construction contracts.

LPG shall cause the Participating Township Governments and the Project Implementing Agencies to ensure that emergency preparedness and response mechanisms are developed for the Project in compliance with the Borrower’s relevant regulations and the EMP, and that these mechanisms are incorporated into the emergency preparedness and response system of the respective cities and districts.LPG shall cause the concerned Participating Township Governments and Project Implementing Agencies to ensure that streetlights and traffic lighting system are installed with energy-saving technology along the roads constructed/rehabilitated under the Project.

LPG shall ensure that Associated Facilities are constructed, operated, maintained, and monitored in strict conformity with (a) the Borrower’s all applicable laws and regulations, including national, provincial, and municipal laws and regulations and standards on environmental protection, district heating, health, labor, and occupational safety; and (b) all environmental mitigation and monitoring measures detailed in the applicable environmental impact assessments for the Associated Facilities under the guidance of the Liaoning Province Environmental Protection Bureau or other designated environmental monitoring centers.

LPG shall cause the Fuxin Municipal Government and the concerned Project Implementing Agency to ensure that the deconstruction and disposal of old coal-fired boilers and single-family heating stoves follow national regulations on disposal of construction waste and standards for occupational health and safety, especially regarding hazardous materials, such as asbestos containing materials and ash residues, and will be done with approval and supervision by the Liaoning Province Environmental Protection Bureau.

1 LPG shall cause the Shenbei District Government and the concerned Project Implementing Agency to ensure that sewage conducted in Project sewers along roadways is treated in a manner acceptable to ADB before its discharge.LPG shall cause the concerned Project Implementing Agencies to ensure that a full predictive analysis of sensitive receptor sites along all roads is carried out and funds for noise mitigation at affected properties are reserved before construction of the Shenbei and Gaizhou roads commences.

LPG shall cause the Fuxin Municipal Government and the concerned Project Implementing Agency to ensure that an asbestos risk assessment is conducted by a licensed institute for all small boilers affected by the Project prior to implementation of Component 2. In case that presence of asbestos is identified, LPG shall ensure that an asbestos management plan is developed for all affected boiler houses. LPG shall cause the Fuxin District Government to ensure that the contractors receive adequate training on asbestos management and occupational health and safety, and that the rehabilitation or deconstruction of asbestos containing boiler houses is conducted and supervised in conformity with the approved asbestos management plan.

The project is classified as environment category A. Environment safeguards issues during construction include earthwork and soil erosion, noise and air pollution, surface water pollution, and risks to occupational and community health and safety. During operation, the main potential adverse impacts include traffic noise at some sensitive areas which will require mitigation by sound-proofing, and odor and secondary pollution from the effluent and sludge of the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP).

The Project consists of eight subprojects, including Shenbei Wastewater Treatment Subproject, Fuxin Heating Subproject, Xinmin Urban Road Subproject, Shenbei Urban Road Subproject, Heishan Urban Road Subproject, Gaizhou Urban Road Subproject, Huanren Urban Road Subproject, and Benxi Caitun bridge and North Binhe Road Subproject. During the period from 1 July to 30 December 2016, Three subprojects (Heishan, Huanren and Xinmin) were under construction, as a result, this semi-annual environmental monitoring report will focus on environmental compliance for these three subprojects.

Independent external environmental specialist has discussed with the IAs of Heishan, Huanren and Xinmin subprojects for their environmental process and worked with the IAs and local environmental monitoring stations from these cities or counties in regard to their responsibilities for environmental monitoring. Particular attention focuses on the monitoring, reporting compliance and the establishment of environmental management offices. Individuals from environmental monitoring offices are responsible for carrying out the required monitoring.

This report covers the following areas: (i) documentation review and compliance with environmental regulations; (ii) environmental institutional structure and responsibility; (iii) environmental monitoring;(iv) mitigation measures undertaken to minimize adverse environmental impacts arising from the construction of the Project, and (v) conclusions and recommendations.

2 A. Basis of Semi-annual Environmental Monitoring Report

This semi-annual environmental monitoring report has been prepared based on the following documents:

 SEIA;  EIAs;  EMPs;  Project Agreement;  Report and Recommendation of the President to the Board of Directors  External environmental monitoring reports; and  Relevant environmental codes.

B. Environmental Procedure Review

Each of the contractors, construction supervision companies, and the IA’s designated staff from the site management team are responsible for environmental monitoring and supervision. The responsibilities of these staff include day to day site environmental monitoring of their own contracts, implementation of the environmental action plan’s mitigation measures, and reporting the site’s environmental performance regarding the contract sections, which is mainly self-inspection and self-monitoring.

During the construction period, the construction supervision companies are responsible for the preparation and submission of monthly environmental supervision reports; meanwhile, the environmental monitoring agencies are responsible for the monitoring of environmental parameters and development of external environmental monitoring reports. The PMO has designated Mr. Sun Jian to serve as an environmental officer for this Project. The PMO, with the assistance of the independent external environmental monitoring specialist, is responsible for compiling semi-annual environmental monitoring reports.

Specific responsibilities of the IAs, contractors, local environmental monitoring centers, and construction supervision companies are defined as follows:

IA:  Develop the environmental section of the contract;  Provide training to contractors and all other related environmental personnel;  Environmental review at site;  Resolve environmental complaints;  Develop and implement pollution prevention measures;  Implement environmental monitoring plans;  Provide monthly environmental supervision reports;  Implement mitigation measures and health and safety measures; and  Arrange for environmental meetings as necessary.

Local Environmental Monitoring Center:  Conduct environmental monitoring and oversight; and

3  Prepare external environmental monitoring reports based on data collected.

Supervision Companies (during construction period):  Environmental management;  Assistance in the preparation of monthly environmental supervision reports;  Receive complaint calls; and  Report environmental issues.

Contractors (during construction period):  Implementation of environmental mitigation measures;  Providing basic sanitation facilities;  Domestic sewage treatment;  Solid waste management;  Noise and dust control;  Personal protective equipment for workers; and  Measures to ensure construction equipment meet relevant national or local emissions and noise standards.

C. Legal Requirements

All project facilities must comply with all applicable PRC environmental laws and regulations during the project implementation. The following is a list of some potentially applicable environmental laws and regulations:

 Air Pollutant Integrated Emission Standard, GB16297-2004  Noise Limits for Construction Site, GB12523-2011  Standard of Noise at Boundary of Industrial Enterprises, GB12348-2008  Integrated Emission Standard of Air Pollutants, GB16297-1996  Ambient Air Quality Standards, GB 3095-2012  Standard of Environmental Noise in Urban Area, GB 3096-2012  Surface Water Environment and Quality Standard, GB3838-2002

4 II HEISHAN URBAN ROAD SUBPROJECT

A. Scope of Subproject

The subproject includes the following components: (1) rehabilitate and widen Jiefang road (5.79km); (2) build 2 roads (9.16km); (3) construct 6 small bridges; (4) install related storm water and sewer piping, open trench, river course, retaining wall, and fences; (5) install street lighting; (6) install traffic safety and public transport facilities; and (7) public transport and purchase road maintenance equipments. The IA is Heishan County Urban-Township Construction Key PMO.

B. Status and Progress

The construction for contract package HS-C04 started in July 2015 and 87% of contract value was completed as of December 2016. The construction for contract package HS-C03A started in June 2016 and the contract value completed by the end of the reporting period is approximately CNY 38,329,985 accounting for 75% of the contract value. The external environmental monitoring contract was signed and the external environmental monitoring specified in the EMP has been implemented for the above-mentioned road during construction period and the external monitoring report was prepared and submitted in March 2017.

The environmental management processes were carried out in accordance with the requirements of EIAs and applicable environmental standards. The mitigation measures to control air pollution, water pollution, noise and vibration, solid waste, and soil erosion and ecology were taken during the construction period. The environmental monitoring was conducted to meet applicable environmental standards.

C. Environmental Management Office

An environmental management office (EMO) has been established. The members of the EMO are listed in Table 2-1. It can be seen from Table 2-1 that people from the IA, a construction supervision company and the Contractor have been included in the EMO. The responsibilities for the IA, local environmental monitoring center, Contractor and Local Supervision Companies are discussed in Section I (B). The phone numbers of the EMO is 0416-5556212.

Table 2-1: EMO Personnel Name Work Unit Position Titles in EMO Ma Li HeishanEPB Deputy Director Director Jiang Weidong EPMS Deputy director Deputy director Zhang Guoqing IA Manager Deputy director Zhou Lichun EPMS Monitor Member

5 Jiang Weiguo EPMS Monitor Member Wang Jun EPMS Monitor Member Gao Zhichao IA Manager Member Xu Keyi IA Manager Member Li Jiasheng Contractor Project Manager Member Gao Zhihong Supervision Co Supervision Engineer Member Note: EPMS=Environmental Protection Monitoring Center; IA=Implementing Agencies; EPB=Environmental Protection Bureau.

D. Environmental Monitoring Results

Based on the information provided, environmental monitoring was conducted during the construction period. Table 2-2 gives the meteorological data in July and August 2016.

Table 2-2: Meteorological Data in July and August 2016 Atmospheri Wind Direction Wind Velocity Temperature Monitoring Time c Pressure (°) (m/s) (℃) (kpa) 26 July 10:00 190 2.6 25 100.0 26 July 14:00 210 3.0 30 100.1 27 July 10:00 210 2.0 24 99.9 27 July 14:00 220 2.9 31 100.0 22 August 10:00 330 3.8 23 100.1 22 August 14:00 320 2.7 27 100.2 23 August 10:00 30 2.0 22 99.9 23 August 14:00 40 3.4 28 100.0 21 September 10:00 270 3.6 19 101.3 21 September 14:00 280 4.8 24 101.4 22 September 10:00 190 3.2 20 101.7 22 September 14:00 230 3.9 25 101.8 21 October 10:00 30 4.0 8 101.9 21 October 14:00 40 4.8 13 102.0 22 October 10:00 280 3.6 10 102.1 22 October 14:00 220 4.5 15 102.2

1. Air Quality Monitoring

Based on the actual needs, five air monitoring locations were set up to monitor PM10, TSP. This five air monitoring locations are Heishan county geracomium, Wenhuayuan residence community, Nongdian residence community, Hupan garden community and

6 Xiawanzi village. The specific locations are shown in Appendix A and the construction photos for contract package HS-C03A and HS-C03B are shown in Appendix D.

The monitoring was conducted in the morning and afternoon two days in July, August, September and October 2016. No construction was made in November and December2016 due to cold weather there. This five noise monitoring locations are in residential areas, so the applicable standard is Ambient Air Quality Standards, Grade II (GB3095-2012), as shown in Table 2-3. The results, presented in tables from Table 2-4 to

Table 2-7, showed that the values for TSP and PM10, are in compliance with the standard of 0.3 mg/m3 and 0.15 mg/m3, respectively.

Table 2-3: Ambient Air Quality Standards Daily Average Concentration LimitValue Standard Item (mg/m3)

GB3095-2012 TSP 0.30 (Grade II) PM10 0.15

Table 2-4: Monitoring Results of Air Quality in July 2016 Monitoring object Unit：µg/m3 Monitoring Time Monitoring site

TSP PM10

1# Heishan county geracomium 203 111 2# Wenhuayuan residence 184 129 community 26 July 3# Nongdian residence community Morning 221 111 4# Hupan garden community 203 148

5# Xiawanzi village 240 92

1# Heishan county geracomium 262 131 2# Wenhuayuan residence 281 131 community 26 July 3# Nongdian residence community Afternoon 243 149 4# Hupan garden community 225 94

5# Xiawanzi village 262 94

1# Heishan county geracomium 239 110 2# Wenhuayuan residence 276 92 27 July community Morning 3# Nongdian residence community 258 129

4# Hupan garden community 221 92

7 5# Xiawanzi village 239 110

1# Heishan county geracomium 263 131 2# Wenhuayuan residence 225 131 community 27 July 3# Nongdian residence community Afternoon 244 94 4# Hupan garden community 281 113

5# Xiawanzi village 206 94

Table 2-5: Monitoring Results of Air Quality in August 2016 Monitoring object Unit：µg/m3 Monitoring Time Monitoring site

TSP PM10

1# Heishan county geracomium 182 91 2# Wenhuayuan residence 219 110 community 26 August Morning 3# Nongdian residence community 201 128 4# Hupan garden community 164 91

5# Xiawanzi village 146 110

1# Heishan county geracomium 166 111 2# Wenhuayuan residence 185 129 community 26 August Afternoon 3# Nongdian residence community 147 92 4# Hupan garden community 129 92

5# Xiawanzi village 147 111

1# Heishan county geracomium 219 110 2# Wenhuayuan residence 238 128 community 27 August Morning 3# Nongdian residence community 201 91 4# Hupan garden community 146 146

5# Xiawanzi village 165 110

1# Heishan county geracomium 168 130 2# Wenhuayuan residence 186 130 27 August community Afternoon 3# Nongdian residence community 149 149

4# Hupan garden community 130 93

8 5# Xiawanzi village 149 112

Table 2-6: Monitoring Results of Air Quality in September 2016

Monitoring object Unit：µg/m3 Monitoring Time Monitoring site

TSP PM10

1# Heishan county geracomium 178 107 2# Wenhuayuan residence 160 125 community 21 September Morning 3# Nongdian residence community 142 89 4# Hupan garden community 160 142

5# Xiawanzi village 125 107

1# Heishan county geracomium 181 127 2# Wenhuayuan residence 145 109 community 21 September Afternoon 3# Nongdian residence community 127 91 4# Hupan garden community 145 145

5# Xiawanzi village 163 109

1# Heishan county geracomium 196 125 2# Wenhuayuan residence 214 89 community 22 September Morning 3# Nongdian residence community 178 142 4# Hupan garden community 160 125

5# Xiawanzi village 231 107

1# Heishan county geracomium 142 145 2# Wenhuayuan residence 178 145 community 22 September Afternoon 3# Nongdian residence community 196 109 4# Hupan garden community 178 91

5# Xiawanzi village 214 109

Table 2-7: Monitoring Results of Air Quality in October 2016

Monitoring object Unit：µg/m3 Monitoring Time Monitoring site

TSP PM10

9 1# Heishan county geracomium 177 135 2# Wenhuayuan residence 173 130 community 21 October Morning 3# Nongdian residence community 168 108 4# Hupan garden community 161 136

5# Xiawanzi village 180 101

1# Heishan county geracomium 175 112 2# Wenhuayuan residence 162 122 community 21 October Afternoon 3# Nongdian residence community 173 124 4# Hupan garden community 145 110

5# Xiawanzi village 141 112

1# Heishan county geracomium 183 123 2# Wenhuayuan residence 157 108 community 22 October Morning 3# Nongdian residence community 154 138 4# Hupan garden community 152 101

5# Xiawanzi village 149 99

1# Heishan county geracomium 175 106 2# Wenhuayuan residence 177 104 community 22 October Afternoon 3# Nongdian residence community 163 127 4# Hupan garden community 170 139

5# Xiawanzi village 187 101

2. Noise Monitoring

Five noise monitoring locations were set up to monitor noise levels. The noise monitoring locations are Heishan county, Wenhuayuan residence community, Nongdian residence community, Hupan garden community and Xiawanzi village. The specific locations are shown in Appendix A.

The monitoring was performed at 10 am and at 10 pm, twice each month in July, August, September and October 2016. This five noise monitoring locations were in residential areas, so the applicable standard is Environmental Quality Standard for Noise, Grade I (GB3096-2008), as shown in Table 2-8. The results, presented in tables from Table 2-9 to Table 2-12, showed that the noise values are in compliance with the standard of 55 dB(A) during daytime and 45 dB(A) at night.

10 Table 2-8: Ambient Noise Standard Standard Time Standard (LAeqdB)

GB3096-2008 Daytime 55 (Type 1 zone) Nighttime 45

Table 2-9: Monitoring Results of Ambient Noise Value in July 2016 26 July Monitoring Site Daytime dBA Nighttime dBA

1# Heishan county geracomium 51.1 38.2 2# Wenhuayuan residence 52.1 39.8 community 3# Nongdian residence community 54.6 41.8

4# Hupan garden community 48.4 38.4

5# Xiawanzi village 50.0 35.3

Table 2-10: Monitoring Results of Ambient Noise Value in August 2016 22 August Monitoring Site Daytime dBA Nighttime dBA

1# Heishan county geracomium 51.1 38.2

2# Wenhuayuan residence 52.1 39.8 community

3# Nongdian residence community 54.6 41.8

4# Hupan garden community 48.4 38.4

5# Xiawanzi village 50.0 35.3

Table 2-11: Monitoring Results of Ambient Noise Value in September 2016

21August Monitoring Site

Daytime dBA Nighttime dBA

1# Heishan county geracomium 47.9 36.0

2# Wenhuayuan residence 49.2 35.7 community

3# Nongdian residence community 45.9 39.5

4# Hupan garden community 47.0 38.1

11 5# Xiawanzi village 45.9 38.1

Table 2-12: Monitoring Results of Ambient Noise Value in October 2016

21 October Monitoring Site

Daytime dBA Nighttime dBA

1# Heishan county geracomium 48.7 39.9

2# Wenhuayuan residence 52.0 35.2 community

3# Nongdian residence community 52.5 34.8

4# Hupan garden community 53.8 39.1

5# Xiawanzi village 50.5 35.4

E. Implementation of Mitigation Measures

1. Air Quality

In regard to dust on construction sites, the contractor assigned specific person to be responsible for the air quality control. The contractor has ensured the main haul road to be paved and sprayed water to the unpaved areas and haul roads, the construction and demolition waste to store in site with shortest time, the stockpiles to be covered and the trucks carrying dusty materials to be covered by tarpaulin, and the vehicles to drive at low speed on construction sites. To reduce impacts from the asphalt plant, the plant has been equipped with a dust removal mechanism and an enclosed mixing chamber, and be located at least 500mdownwind from sensitive receivers. In addition, the contractor selected appropriate time with low wind pressures to construction road surface to avoid emissions from asphalt or cement plants.

All roads and tracks used by vehicles of the contractors and supplier were kept clean and clear of all dust, mud, and extraneous materials dropped by their construction vehicles. Equipment and machinery are maintained to a high standard to ensure efficient running and fuel-burning. High-horsepower equipment was installed with tail gas purifier.

2. Noise and Vibration

Noise isolation barriers were installed at the sites with potential noise sources to reduce adverse impacts on surrounding areas. Meanwhile, the construction time was appropriately set up to avoid affecting surrounding areas during the construction period.

12 requirements in the Chinese standards. It is required that if there are schools or places of worship near construction activities, the contractors should maintain continual communication with them to avoid noisy activities during examination and worship periods.

3. Construction Waste

The construction wastes produced during the construction period but not used for backfill, were timely delivered into the designated landfill, while the excavation soil to be used for backfill were covered with regular water spraying to avoid air pollutions to the surrounding areas. Meanwhile, trash collection bins were regularly sprayed with pesticides to reduce flies.

4. Wastewater

Based on the observation on site, uncontrolled wastewater and muddy runoff from construction sites could potentially pollute nearby water bodies and clog up drains. It was suggested by the environment specialist that portable toilets and small package WWTPs be provided for the workers and canteens. Since there are nearby public sewers, it is also suggested that interim storage tanks and pipelines be installed to convey wastewater to those sewers and sedimentation tanks be installed onsite to treat wastewater and muddy runoff with high concentrations of suspended solids if necessary. Flocculants can be used to facilitate sedimentation based on the actual needs.

5. Soil Erosion and Ecology

According to information from the IA, the handling of the construction materials is limited during periods of rains and high winds. Based on the observation on site, topsoil was stripped and stockpiled carefully and earthwork disturbance areas were stabilized after earthworks have ceased at the sites.

6. Traffic Control

The increase in construction traffic has slightly caused traffic congestion and inconvenience to other vehicles, pedestrians, and shop owners. Temporary traffic management was necessary. Notice were developed diverting construction traffic from morning and afternoon peak traffic hours and regulating traffic at the road crossings. In addition, interim roads were built up to for passengers’ convenience to reduce disturbance to regular traffic.

F. Compliance with Environmental Covenants

The construction for Heishan component continued during the second half of 2015. The compliance with environmental covenants has been met during the reporting period. Heishan IA has taken necessary actions to minimize the impact of interruptions to water supply, wastewater collection, and other utility services during project construction. The Heishan IA has prepared and submitted to the Liaoning PMO its environmental monitoring report.

13 No violations of safety or environmental standards were reported during the reporting period.

G. Training

An on-the-job training regarding environment management was made by the Consultant in October 2015. The training content includes daily, weekly and monthly environment records, management and relevant monitoring, and mitigation measures. Members of the EMO from the construction supervision company, the Contractor, the Client and the environment monitoring station participated in the training. Further training will be made if necessary. Specifically, a workshop for environment monitoring and environment management during the construction period was made in September 2016 and discussions regarding environment issues were also made during the training time.

H. Capacity-Building Progress

On-the-job training in regard to EMP implementation and adjustment, dispute resolution, environmental processes, environmental monitoring, environmental policies and plans, wastewater management, solid waste management, and traffic and safety management, were also made during the reporting period.

As a result, the IA, PMO and the supervising company’s capacities in environmental management and monitoring have been enhanced through the workshop and on-the-job trainings. An environmental management office was finally established and an environmental specialist is in place. The institutional organization and the responsibilities for each environmental position for the Liaoning PMO, local PMO, and IA have been finalized before the construction started. In addition, based on the actual requirements, continued public participation throughout the construction stage will be held to ensure the IAs’ construction programs and impacts are understood and addressed in a timely manner.

I. Issues and Recommendations

There are no further issues.

14 III HUANREN URBAN ROAD SUBPROJECT

A. Scope of Subproject

The subproject includes the following components: (1) construct 1 road (Hunjiang Street) with total length of 5.1km; (2) rehabilitate 1 road (Zhognxin Street) with total length of 3.1km; (3) rehabilitate 38 street alleys with total length of 13.0km; (4) construct one bridge of 1,200m2; (5) install storm water and sewer piping; (6) install street lighting, landscaping; (7) purchase road maintenance equipment and accommodate related road safety and energy-conserving facilities. The IA is Huanren county Hunjiang Da Street, Zhongxin Da Street and Alleys Rehabilitation Headquarters.

B. Status and Progress

The construction for contract package HR-C03 started in September 2015 and 60% of contract value was completed as of December 2016. The external environmental monitoring contract was signed and the external environmental monitoring specified in the EMP has been implemented for the above-mentioned road during construction period and the external monitoring report was prepared and submitted in December 2016.

The construction for contract package HR-C01 started in July 2016 and 36% of contract value was completed as of December 2016. The external environmental monitoring contract was signed and the external environmental monitoring specified in the EMP has been implemented for the above-mentioned road during construction period and the external monitoring report was prepared and submitted in December 2016.

C. Environmental Management Office

An environmental management office (EMO) has been established. The members of the EMO are listed in Table 3-1. It can be seen from Table 3-1 that people from the IA, a construction supervision company and the Contractor have been included in the EMO. The responsibilities for the IA, local environmental monitoring center, Contractor and Local Supervision Companies are discussed in Section I (B). The phone numbers of the EMO are 024-48873010 and 024-48276228.

Table 3-1: EMO Personnel Name Work Unit Position Titles in EMO Meng Qingcai Huanren EPB Deputy Director Director

15 Ma Xianfeng IA Manager Deputy director Zhang Daqing EPMS Monitor Member Zhang Fan EPMS Monitor Member He Miao EPMS Monitor Member Zhou Yijie IA Manager Member He Yonggui IA Manager Member

Wang Qingguo Contractor Project Manager Member Zhang Heran Supervision Co Supervision Engineer Member Note: EPMS=Environmental Protection Monitoring Center; IA=Implementing Agencies; EPB=Environmental Protection Bureau.

D. Environmental Monitoring Results

Based on the information provided, environmental monitoring was conducted during the constructional period. Table 3-2 gives the meteorological data in September, October and November 2016.

Table 3-2: Meteorological Data in September, October and November 2016 Temperatur Wind Velocity Atmospheric Monitoring Time Wind Direction e (℃) (m/s) Pressure (kpa)

15 September 10:00 13.0 1.6 Southwest 99.5 16 September 10:00 18.7 2.7 North 97.3 13 October 10:00 10.2 3.3 Southwest 98.2 14 October 10:00 12.3 1.6 Southwest 97.7 17 November 10:00 9.1 2.3 North 98.6 18 November 10:00 5.2 1.8 North 99.3

1. Air Quality Monitoring

Based on the actual needs, five air monitoring locations were set up to monitor TSP. The specific locations are shown in Appendix B and the construction photos are shown in Appendix E. The monitoring was conducted in the morning and afternoon twice each month in September, October and November 2016.The applicable standard is Ambient Air Quality Standards, Grade II (GB3095-2012), as shown in Table 3-3. The results, presented in tables from Table 3-4 to Table 3-15, showed that the values for TSP are in compliance with the standard of 0.3 mg/m3.

Table 3-3: Ambient Air Quality Standards Daily Average Concentration LimitValue Standard Item (mg/m3)

16 GB3095-2012 (Grade II) TSP 0.30

Table 3-4: Monitoring Results of Air Quality in September 2016 Supervisi Lighting project for Monitorin on Monitoring Report [2016](Huanre Zhongxin Da Street and g Type Monitorin Objects No n)No21 7 Roads g Samplin Sample Sample g Fan Zhang Ambient Air Conditio Solid State Type Personn Yingbo Sun n el Monitoring Items (Unit: mg/m3) Sampling Sampling Site Time TSP

1# 0.052 15 2# 0.048 Septembe 3# 0.059 r 4# 0.043 Morning 5# 0.052 1# 0.063 15 Septembe 2# 0.049 r 3# 0.043 Afternoon 4# 0.049 5# 0.052 Analytical Method GB/T 15432-1995 Gravimetric Method Analyst Hemiao Calculation Personnel Hemiao

Table 3-5: Monitoring Results of Air Quality in September 2016

Lighting project for Monitoring Supervision Monitoring Report [2016](Huanren) Zhongxin Da Street and 7 Type Monitoring Objects No No21 Roads

Sample Sampling Sample Fan Zhang Ambient Air Conditio Solid State Personne Type Yingbo Sun n l Monitoring Items (Unit: mg/m3) Sampling Sampling Site Time TSP

1# 0.044 16 2# 0.069 Septembe 3# 0.042 r 4# 0.051 Morning 5# 0.059 16 1# 0.063 Septembe 2# 0.052

17 r 3# 0.051 Afternoon 4# 0.044 5# 0.047 Analytical Method GB/T 15432-1995 Gravimetric Method Analyst Hemiao Calculation Personnel Hemiao

Table 3-6: Monitoring Results of Air Quality in October 2016

Lighting project for Monitoring Supervision Monitoring Report [2016](Huanren) Zhongxin Da Street and 7 Type Monitoring Objects No No21 Roads

Sample Sampling Sample Fan Zhang Ambient Air Conditio Solid State Personne Type Yingbo Sun n l Monitoring Items (Unit: mg/m3) Sampling Sampling Site Time TSP

1# 0.055 2# 0.058 13October 3# 0.048 Morning 4# 0.058 5# 0.052 1# 0.047

13October 2# 0.049 Afternoon 3# 0.054 4# 0.051 5# 0.056 Analytical Method GB/T 15432-1995 Gravimetric Method Analyst Hemiao Calculation Personnel Hemiao

Table 3-7: Monitoring Results of Air Quality in October 2016

Lighting project for Monitoring Supervision Monitoring Report [2016](Huanren) Zhongxin Da Street and 7 Type Monitoring Objects No No21 Roads

Sample Sampling Sample Fan Zhang Ambient Air Conditio Solid State Personne Type Yingbo Sun n l Monitoring Items (Unit: mg/m3) Sampling Sampling Site Time TSP

1# 0.051 14 October 2# 0.048 Morning 3# 0.057 4# 0.063

18 5# 0.056 1# 0.047

14 October 2# 0.052 Afternoon 3# 0.045 4# 0.051 5# 0.049 Analytical Method GB/T 15432-1995 Gravimetric Method Analyst Hemiao Calculation Personnel Hemiao

Table 3-8: Monitoring Results of Air Quality in November 2016

Lighting project for Monitoring Supervision Monitoring Report [2016](Huanren) Zhongxin Da Street and 7 Type Monitoring Objects No No21 Roads

Sample Sampling Sample Fan Zhang Ambient Air Conditio Solid State Personne Type Yingbo Sun n l Monitoring Items (Unit: mg/m3) Sampling Sampling Site Time TSP

1# 0.048 17Novemb 2# 0.063 er 3# 0.065 Morning 4# 0.063 5# 0.062 1# 0.053 17Novemb 2# 0.046 er 3# 0.059 Afternoon 4# 0.053 5# 0.051 Analytical Method GB/T 15432-1995 Gravimetric Method Analyst Hemiao Calculation Personnel Hemiao

Table 3-9: Monitoring Results of Air Quality in November 2016

Lighting project for Monitoring Supervision Monitoring Report [2016](Huanren) Zhongxin Da Street and 7 Type Monitoring Objects No No21 Roads

Sample Sampling Sample Fan Zhang Ambient Air Conditio Solid State Personne Type Yingbo Sun n l Monitoring Items (Unit: mg/m3) Sampling Sampling Site Time TSP

18Novemb 1# 0.057 er 2# 0.055

19 Morning 3# 0.062 4# 0.065 5# 0.058 1# 0.06 18Novemb 2# 0.049 er 3# 0.068 Afternoon 4# 0.059 5# 0.057 Analytical Method GB/T 15432-1995 Gravimetric Method Analyst Hemiao Calculation Personnel Hemiao

Table 3-10: Monitoring Results of Air Quality in September 2016

Monitoring Supervision Monitoring West of hunjiang da [2016](Huanren) Report No Type Monitoring Objects street project No22

Sample Sample Sampling Fan Zhang Ambient Air Conditio Solid State Type Personnel Yingbo Sun n Monitoring Items (Unit: mg/m3) Sampling Sampling Site Time TSP

1# 0.052 15 2# 0.048 Septembe 3# 0.059 r 4# 0.043 Morning 5# 0.052 1# 0.063 15Septem 2# 0.049 ber 3# 0.043 Afternoon 4# 0.049 5# 0.052 Analytical Method GB/T 15432-1995 Gravimetric Method Analyst Hemiao Calculation Personnel Hemiao

Table 3-11: Monitoring Results of Air Quality in September 2016

Monitoring Supervision Monitoring West of hunjiang da [2016](Huanren) Report No Type Monitoring Objects street project No22

Sample Sample Sampling Fan Zhang Ambient Air Conditio Solid State Type Personnel Yingbo Sun n Monitoring Items (Unit: mg/m3) Sampling Sampling Site Time TSP

20 1# 0.064 16 2# 0.052 Septembe 3# 0.056 r 4# 0.053 Morning 5# 0.052 1# 0.071 16 Septembe 2# 0.053 r 3# 0.055 Afternoon 4# 0.046 5# 0.049 Analytical Method GB/T 15432-1995 Gravimetric Method Analyst Hemiao Calculation Personnel Hemiao

Table 3-12: Monitoring Results of Air Quality in October 2016 Supervisi Monitorin on Monitoring West of hunjiang da Report [2016](Huanre g Type Monitorin Objects street project No n)No22 g Samplin Sample Sample g Fan Zhang Ambient Air Conditio Solid State Type Personn Yingbo Sun n el Monitoring Items (Unit: mg/m3) Sampling Sampling Site Time TSP

1# 0.065 2# 0.059 13October 3# 0.066 Morning 4# 0.063 5# 0.055 1# 0.067

13October 2# 0.053 Afternoon 3# 0.061 4# 0.056 5# 0.053 Analytical Method GB/T 15432-1995 Gravimetric Method Analyst Hemiao Calculation Personnel Hemiao

Table 3-13: Monitoring Results of Air Quality in October 2016

Monitoring Supervision Monitoring West of hunjiang da street Report [2016](Huanren) Type Monitoring Objects project No No22

Sample Sampling Sample Fan Zhang Ambient Air Conditio Solid State Personne Type Yingbo Sun n l

21 Monitoring Items (Unit: mg/m3) Sampling Sampling Site Time TSP

1# 0.073 2# 0.058 14October 3# 0.065 Morning 4# 0.061 5# 0.055 1# 0.077

14October 2# 0.062 Afternoon 3# 0.064 4# 0.053 5# 0.052 Analytical Method GB/T 15432-1995 Gravimetric Method Analyst Hemiao Calculation Personnel Hemiao

Table 3-14: Monitoring Results of Air Quality in November 2016

Monitoring Supervision Monitoring West of hunjiang da street Report [2016](Huanren) Type Monitoring Objects project No No22

Sample Sampling Sample Fan Zhang Ambient Air Conditio Solid State Personne Type Yingbo Sun n l Monitoring Items (Unit: mg/m3) Sampling Sampling Site Time TSP

1# 0.068 17 2# 0.063 November 3# 0.075 Morning 4# 0.058 5# 0.066 1# 0.073 17 2# 0.049 November 3# 0.061 Afternoon 4# 0.054 5# 0.058 Analytical Method GB/T 15432-1995 Gravimetric Method Analyst Hemiao Calculation Personnel Hemiao

Table 3-15: Monitoring Results of Air Quality in November 2016

Monitoring Supervision Monitoring West of Hunjiang Da Report [2016](Huanren) Type Monitoring Objects Street Project No No22

22 Sample Sampling Sample Fan Zhang Ambient Air Conditio Solid State Personne Type Yingbo Sun n l Monitoring Items (Unit: mg/m3) Sampling Sampling Site Time TSP

1# 0.058 18 2# 0.055 November 3# 0.059 Morning 4# 0.042 5# 0.051 1# 0.065 18 2# 0.049 November 3# 0.055 Afternoon 4# 0.049 5# 0.058 Analytical Method GB/T 15432-1995 Gravimetric Method Analyst Hemiao Calculation Personnel Hemiao

2. Noise Monitoring

Five noise monitoring locations were set up to monitor noise levels. The specific locations are shown in Appendix B. The applicable standard are Environmental Quality Standard for Noise, Grade I (GB3096-2008) and Noise Limits for Construction Site (GB12523-2011), as shown in Table 3-16.

The monitoring was conducted in September, October and November 2016. The results, presented in Table 3-17 and Table 3-18, showed that the noise values are in compliance with the standard of 60 dB(A) during daytime and 50 dB(A) at night, while the noise values in construction sites are in compliance with standard of 70 dB(A) during daytime and 55 dB(A) at night.

Table 3-16: Ambient Noise Standard Standard Time Standard (LAeqdB)

GB3096-2012 Daytime 60 (Type 2 zone) Nighttime 50 Daytime 70 GB 12523-2011 Nighttime 55

Table 3-17: Noise Monitoring Results from September to December 2016 Unit:dB(A) Sample Type Supervision Monitoring Report No [2016](Huanren)No21 Monitoring Object Lighting project for Zhongxin Da Street and 7 Roads

23 ”Acoustic Environment Quality Standards”GB3096-2012 Sample Style ”Ambient Noise Emission Standard of Construction Site Boundary” GB12523-2011 Monitoring Fan zhang September-Novembe Monitoring Time Personnel Yingbo Sun r

15 September Monitoring Site Remarks Daytime dB(A) Nighttime dB(A) 1# 52.9 2# 50.9 45.7 3# 56.2 43.6 4# 56.7 39.4 5# 48.9 42.8

13 October Monitoring Site Remarks Daytime dB(A) Nighttime dB(A) 1# 55.3 43.6 2# 50.7 42.5 3# 54.8 44.9 4# 52.4 42.6 5# 51.7 40.5 17 November Monitoring Site Remarks Daytime dB(A) Nighttime dB(A) 1# 52.9 43.2 2# 54.8 42.5 3# 56.8 43.3 4# 53.6 41.6 5# 53.5 40.3

Table 3-18: Noise Monitoring Results from September to December 2016 Sample Type Supervision Monitoring Report No [2016](Huanren)No22 Monitoring Object West of Hunjiang Da Street Project

”Acoustic Environment Quality Standards”GB3096-2012 Sample Style ”Ambient Noise Emission Standard of Construction Site Boundary” GB12523-2011 Monitoring Fan zhang September-Novembe Monitoring Time Personnel Yingbo Sun r

Monitoring Site 15 September Remarks

24 Daytime dB(A) Nighttime dB(A) 1# 56.5 41.9 2# 51.5 46.3 3# 57.8 44.2 4# 52.3 40.4 5# 57.5 43.4

13 October Monitoring Site Remarks Daytime dB(A) Nighttime dB(A) 1# 56.6 44.9 2# 52.3 43.8 3# 56.6 46.2 4# 53.7 43.9 5# 55.6 41.8 17 November Monitoring Site Remarks Daytime dB(A) Nighttime dB(A) 1# 54.6 45.9 2# 53.5 45.2 3# 55.5 46.3 4# 55.3 44.3 5# 56.2 43.6

E. Implementation of Mitigation Measures

1. Air Quality

In regard to duston construction sites, the contractor assigned specific person to be responsible for the air quality control. The contractor has ensured the main haul road to be paved and sprayed water to the unpaved areas and haul roads, the construction and demolition waste to store in site with shortest time, the stockpiles to be covered and the trucks carrying dusty materials to be covered by tarpaulin, and the vehicles to drive at low speed on construction sites. To reduce impacts from the asphalt plant, the plant has been equipped with a dust removal mechanism and an enclosed mixing chamber, and be located at least 500mdownwind from sensitive receivers. In addition, the contractor selected appropriate time with low wind pressures to construction road surface to avoid emissions from asphalt or cement plants.

All roads and tracks used by vehicles of the contractors and supplier were kept clean and clear of all dust, mud, and extraneous materials dropped by their construction vehicles.

25 Equipments and machinery are maintained to a high standard to ensure efficient running and fuel-burning. High-horsepower equipments were installed with tail gas purifier.

2. Noise and Vibration

Noise has been mitigated by using quiet equipment; observing good O&M of machinery; using temporary hoardings or noise barriers to shield noise sources; and stopping construction near residential areas, hotels, and hospitals in accordance with the requirements in the Chinese standards. It is required that if there are schools or places of worship near construction activities, the contractors should maintain continual communication with them to avoid noisy activities during examination and worship periods.

3. Construction Waste

4. Wastewater

5. Soil Erosion and Ecology

6. Traffic Control

The increase in construction traffic has slightly caused traffic congestion and inconvenience to other vehicles, pedestrians, and shop owners. Temporary traffic

26 management was necessary. Notice were developed diverting construction traffic from morning and afternoon peak traffic hours and regulating traffic at the road crossings. In addition, interim roads were built up to for passengers’ convenience to reduce disturbance to regular traffic.

F. Compliance with Environmental Covenants

The construction for Huanren component continued during the second half of 2015. The compliance with environmental covenants has been met during the reporting period. Huanren IA has taken necessary actions to minimize the impact of interruptions to water supply, wastewater collection, and other utility services during project construction. The Huanren IA has prepared and submitted to the Liaoning PMO its environmental monitoring report. No violations of safety or environmental standards were reported during the reporting period.

G. Training

H. Capacity-Building Progress

I. Issues and Recommendations

There are no further issues.

27 IV XINMIN URBAN ROAD SUBPROJECT

A. Scope of Subproject

The subproject includes the following components: (1) rehabilitate and widen 37 roads with a total length of 37.41km; (2) construct 6 urban roads with a total length of 12.23 km; (3) build 3 bridges; (4) install stormwater and sewage pipeline systems; (5) install street lights and related landscaping; (6) purchase road maintenance equipments; and (6) accommodate related road safety and energy-conserving facilities. The IA is Xinmin City Urban Rural Construction and Rehabilitation PMO.

B. Status and Progress

The construction for contract package XM-C07 started in August 2015, and 85% of contract value was completed as of 2016. The external environmental monitoring contract was signed and the external environmental monitoring specified in the EMP has been implemented for the above-mentioned road during construction period and the external monitoring report was prepared and submitted in January 2017.

C. Environmental Management Office

An environmental management office (EMO) has been established. The members of the EMO are listed in Table 4-1. It can be seen from Table 4-1 that people from the IA, a construction supervision company and the Contractor have been included in the EMO. The responsibilities for the IA, local environmental monitoring center, Contractor and Local Supervision Companies are discussed in Section I (B). The phone numbers of the EMO are 024-27624412 and 024-27627278.

Table 4-1: EMO Personnel Name Work Unit Position Titles in EMO Yang Fengjiang Xinmin EPB Division Chief Director

Chang Yan’e XEMS Director Deputy director Li Xiangpu IA Director Deputy director Peng Yuru XEMS Monitor Member Wang Yucai XEMS Monitor Member Zhao Jingfang Contractor Project Manager Member

28 Ma Huihua Supervision Co Supervision Engineer Member

D. Environmental Monitoring Results

Based on the information provided, environmental monitoring was conducted during the constructional period. The meteorological data are provided in Table 4-2.

Table 4-2: Meteorological Data in October 2016 Wind Monitoring Temperature Atmospheric Weather Wind Direction Velocity Time (℃) Pressure (kpa) (m/s)

11October Sunny 8 102.8 North 2.7

12October Cloudy 7 103.5 SouthWest 3.0

1. Air Quality Monitoring

Based on the actual needs, six air monitoring location was set up to monitor PM10, NOx and SO2. This six air monitoring locations are No.1 primary school, No.2 middle school, No.4primary school, Xiangyangxincun, Kaidicheng Garden and Huaxia Community. The specific locations are shown in Appendix D and the construction photos are shown in Appendix F.

The monitoring was performed once everyday in 11 October 2016 and 12 October 2016. The applicable standard is Ambient Air Quality Standards, Grade II (GB3095-2012), as shown in Table 4-3. The results, presented in Table 4-4, showed that the values for TSP 3 3 and PM10, are in compliance with the standard of 0.3 mg/m and 0.15mg/m , respectively.

Table 4-3: Ambient Air Quality Standards Daily Average Concentration LimitValue Standard Item (mg/m3)

GB3095-2012 TSP 0.30 (Grade II) PM10 0.15

Table 4-4: Monitoring Results of Air Quality Unit:mg/m3

Monitoring Site Monitoring Time TSP PM10 11 October 0.098 0.068 1# XinminNo.1 primary school 12 October 0.142 0.102 11 October 0.095 0.066 2# XinminNo.2 middle school 12 October 0.148 0.106 11 October 0.094 0.065 3#, XinminNo.4 primary school 12 October 0.138 0.103

29 11 October 0.098 0.070 4# Xiangyangxincun 12 October 0.144 0.114

11 October 0.096 0.072 5# Kaidicheng Garden 12 October 0.146 0.106

11 October 0.090 0.064 6# Huaxia Community 12 October 0.140 0.102

2. Noise Monitoring

Six noise monitoring locations were set up to monitor noise levels. The noise monitoring locations are No.1 primary school, No.2 middle school, No.4 primary school, Xiangyang xXincun, Kaidicheng Garden and Huaxia Community. The specific locations are shown in Appendix B.

The monitoring was performed at 10am and at 10pm, twice every day in October 2016. The applicable standard is Environmental Quality Standard for Noise, Grade II (GB3096-2008), as shown in Table 4-5. The results, presented in Table 4-6, showed that the noise values are in compliance with the standard of 70 dB(A) during daytime and 55 dB(A) at night.

Table 4-5: Ambient Noise Standard Standard Time Standard (LAeqdB)

GB3096-2008 Daytime 70 (Type 4 zone) Nighttime 55

Table 4-6: Monitoring Results of Ambient Noise Value Unit:dB(A) Monitoring Max Standard Monitoring Site Monitoring Time Value Value Value

1# XinminNo.1 primary 11 Daytime 64.6 66.2 70 school October Nighttime 48.2 50.1 55

2# XinminNo.2 middle 11 Daytime 63.8 65.9 70 school October Nighttime 44.4 47.7 55

3#, XinminNo.4 primary 11 Daytime 60.5 63.7 70 school October Nighttime 45.5 49.8 55

11 Daytime 62.0 65.2 70 4# Xiangyangxincun October Nighttime 46.8 50.3 55

11 Daytime 57.6 61.3 70 5#Kaidicheng Garden October Nighttime 47.3 49.5 55

30 11 Daytime 58.7 62.4 70 6#Huaxia Community October Nighttime 44.7 48.2 55

E. Implementation of Mitigation Measures

1. Air Quality

All roads and tracks used by vehicles of the contractors and supplier were kept clean and clear of all dust, mud, and extraneous materials dropped by their construction vehicles. Equipments and machinery are maintained to a high standard to ensure efficient running and fuel-burning. High-horsepower equipments were installed with tail gas purifier.

2. Noise and Vibration

3. Construction Waste

4. Wastewater

31 Based on the observation on site, uncontrolled wastewater and muddy runoff from construction sites could potentially pollute nearby water bodies and clog up drains. It was suggested by the environment specialist that portable toilets and small package WWTPs be provided for the workers and canteens. Since there are nearby public sewers, it is also suggested that interim storage tanks and pipelines be installed to convey wastewater to those sewers and sedimentation tanks be installed onsite to treat wastewater and muddy runoff with high concentrations of suspended solids if necessary. Flocculants can be used to facilitate sedimentation based on the actual needs.

5. Soil Erosion and Ecology

6. Traffic Control

F. Compliance with Environmental Covenants

The construction for Xinmin component continued during the first half of 2015. The compliance with environmental covenants has been met during the reporting period. Xinmin IA has taken necessary actions to minimize the impact of interruptions to water supply, wastewater collection, and other utility services during project construction. The Xinmin IA has prepared and submitted to the Liaoning PMO its environmental monitoring report. No violations of safety or environmental standards were reported during the reporting period.

G. Training

H. Capacity-Building Progress

32 were also made during the reporting period.

I. Issues and Recommendations

There are no further issues.

33 IV OTHERSUBPROJECTS

No construction activity for all the other subprojects has been made during the reporting period, as a result, the progress in respect to mitigation measures and environmental monitoring for these subprojects are not discussed here. Construction for Shenbei and Benxi will commence in the second quarter of 2017. The IAs will recruit environmental monitoring agencies, and the relevant environment monitoring work will be implemented as requested by the EMP.

34 V CONCLUSIONS

The EMPs for Heishan, Huanren and Xinmin subprojects were implemented during the construction period. These subprojects were constructed in accordance with the national and local environmental procedures and guidelines, and the requirements of the EIAs. The adverse environmental impacts arising from the construction period were minimized by implementing relevant mitigation measures.

35 Appendix A: Environment Monitoring Location Map for Heishan Subproject

36 Appendix B: Environment Monitoring Location Map for Huanren Subproject

The specific locations for the West of Hunjiang da street project

The specific locations for the Lighting project for ZhongxinDa Street and 7 Roads

38 Appendix C: Environment Monitoring Location Map for Xinmin Subproject

39 Appendix D: Construction Photos for Heishan Subproject

40 Appendix E: Construction Photos for Huanren Subproject

41 Appendix F: Construction Photos for Xinmin Subproject