Environmental Safeguard Monitoring Report India: Chennai

Environmental Safeguard Monitoring Report

Project No. 51308-001 Semestral Report July 2020

India: Chennai-Kanyakumari Industrial Corridor: Power Sector Investment Project

Prepared by Tamil Nadu Transmission Corporation Limited (TANTRANSCO), Government of Tamil Nadu for the Asian Development Bank.

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

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

Monitoring Report (Environmental Safeguards)

Document Stage: Draft Loan Number: 3850 (IND) Project Number: 51308-001(IND) Reporting period: February 2020 to July 2020

India: Chennai-Kanyakumari Industrial Corridor Power Sector Investment Project

Prepared by: Tamil Nadu Transmission Corporation Limited (TANTRANSCO) Government of Tamil Nadu

The Monitoring Report is a document of the borrower. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB's Board of Directors, Management, or staff, and may be preliminary in nature.

ABBREVIATIONS

ADB – Asian Development Bank AP – Affected Person CKIC – Chennai-Kanyakumari Industrial Corridor CP – Compensation Plan EA – Executing Agency EMP – Environmental Management Plan GCC – General Construction Circle GRC – Grievance Redressal Committee GRM – Grievance Redress Mechanism IEE – Initial Environmental Examination IR – Involuntary Resettlement kV – Kilovolt MoP – Ministry of Power RP – Resettlement Plan ROW – Right of Way SPS – Safeguard Policy Statement TANTRANSCO – Tamil Nadu Transmission Corporation Limited

Contents 1. INTRODUCTION 4 1.1 Background of the Project 4 1.2 Objective and Methodology of the Monitoring Report 5 1.3 Environment Categorization 5 2. PROGRESS OF PROJECT 7 2.1 Contract award status 7 2.2 Land status and work progress in substation 7 2.3 Status of progress in Transmission Lines 8 3. COMPLIANCE STATUS WITH ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND MONITORING PLAN 10 3.1 Compliance status with Environmental Management Plan 10 3.2 Compliance status with Environmental Monitoring Plan 10 3.3 Availability of labour license and labour insurance of contractors 10 4. INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS AND GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM 39 4.1 Project Management Unit and Project Implementation Unit 39 4.2 Grievance Redress Committee 39 5. CONCLUSION 41

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the Project

1. The proposed Chennai-Kanyakumari Industrial Corridor (CKIC) Power Sector Investment Project consists of (i) establishment of 765 kV transmission link from the southern section of CKIC (Madurai) to load centers in North (Chennai) and North Western (i.e. Coimbatore) regions of Tamil Nadu (ii) establishment of 400 kV pooling substation in southern region of CKIC (i.e. Thoothukudi) for collecting power generated from proposed upcoming power plants; and (iii) Institutional capacity building of TANTRANSCO for improved financial management and enhanced gender sensitive workplace.

2. The project is aligned with the following impact(s): industrial development and renewable energy generation in Tamil Nadu will be enhanced; the power supply to industrial demand centers in CKIC will be improved. The project has following outputs:

3. Output 1: A transmission link from the energy hub in southern CKIC to load centers in northern CKIC established. This will establish a 765 kV power transmission link between the energy generation hub in Madurai–Thoothukudi area and load centers in the western and northern parts of the state. The outputs consist of (a) Virudhunagar (765/400/230 kV, 2x1,500 megavolt ampere [MVA] and 2x500 MVA) substation; (b) 765 kV transmission lines from Virudhunagar to Coimbatore; and (c) 400 kV transmission lines to link Virudhunagar substation to several 400/230 kV pooling substations for wind and solar power plants;

4. Output 2: A pooling substation for renewable energy established in southern CKIC. This will establish a pooling substation to receive electricity generated from power plants in the Thoothukudi district. This consists of (a) Ottapidaram (400/230/110 kV, 2x315 MVA and 2x200 MVA) substation; (b) 400 kV transmission lines to connect Ottapidaram substation with several power plants; and (c) 230 kV and 110 kV transmission lines to connect Ottapidaram substation with nearby load centers.

5. Output 3: Enhanced capacity for improved financial management and gender sensitive workplace. This will be delivered through the attached technical assistance grant. This will consist of (i) strengthening the financial management capacity of the Executing Agency, particularly in reconciling intercompany balances and establishing and maintaining a comprehensive fixed asset register; (ii) supporting the Executing Agency in adopting and implementing Indian Accounting Standards; (iii) facilitating the introduction of gender sensitive workplace practices and (iv) enhancing the capacity of TANTRANSCO for monitoring the environment and social impacts of transmission projects.

6. Table 1 lists all CKIC power sector subprojects in the state of Tamil Nadu. The transmission line network under the ADB funded project is given in Figure 1.

Table 1:CKIC Subprojects No. Sub-Projects Details Operating S Substation voltages (kV) S1 Virudhunagar (2x1500MVA) 765/400 S2 Ottapidaram (2x500MVA) + (2x200MVA) 400/230/110 T1. Transmission lines associated with Virudhunagar substation Approx.

Route Length (km) 1.1 765 kV double circuit line Virudhunagar - Coimbatore 242 1.2 400 kV double circuit line Virudhunagar - Kayathar 72 1.3 400 kV double circuit line in and out at Virudhunagar for Kamuthi to 5 Thappagundu (proposed) line Approx. T2. Transmission lines associated with Ottapidaram substation Route Length (km) 2.1 400 kV double circuit line Ottapidaram - Udangudi 68 2.2 400 kV double circuit line Ottapidaram - Kamuthi 71 2.3 230 kV double circuit line in and out at Ottapidaram for Sipcot - 10 Kavanoor line 2.4 230 kV double circuit line in and out at Ottapidaram for Sipcot - 6 Savasapuram line 2.5 110 kV double circuit line in and out at Ottapidaram for Ottapidaram 4 - Eppothumvendran 2.6 110 kV single circuit line Ottapidaram - Vijayapuri 34 2.7 110 kV double circuit line in and out at Ottapidaram for TTN Auto - 10 T-off Sipcot line S3 New bays at associated substations Quantity 3.1 400 kV bays at Kamuthi substation 2 3.2 400 kV bays at Kayathar substation 2 3.3 110 kV bay provisions at Vijayapuri substation 1 Source: Draft RP document

7. ADB has committed a regular loan of $451.0 million to TANTRASCO from ADB‟s ordinary capital resources to help finance the project. The loan was approved on 04 November 2019. The loan agreement was signed on 28 November 2019 and became effective on 17 January 2020. TANTRASCO is the executing agency (EA) for the Project.

1.2 Objective and Methodology of the Monitoring Report

8. The report captures the overall compliance status with the environmental management and monitoring plan as stipulated in the environmental documentation agreed with ADB.The current semi-annual monitoring report covers the time periodbetween February 2020 and July 2020.

9. The semi-annual monitoring report is based on the review of available information received from the respective contractors and TANTRANSCO.

1.3 Environment Categorization

10. The Environment Categorization reflect the significance of a project‟s potential environmental impacts. the environmental classification for the project is “Category B” as per ADB‟s Safeguard Policy Statement (SPS), 2009.

Figure 1: ADB funded Transmission Line Network under the project

Source: Draft IEE document

2. PROGRESS OF PROJECT

2.1 Contract award status

11. The project has 7 packages and contract for all the 7 packages has been awarded. The package number, description of package, and name of contractor for each package is given in Table 2 below.

Table 2: Packages and award of contracts

Package Description Name of contractor Contract No. status Package 1 Ottapidaram 400kV Substation & 400 Larsen & Toubro Ltd., Awarded (T-2096) kV Transmission Lines associated India with Ottapidram substation Package 2 Virudhunagar 765/400 kV AIS Megha Engineering & Awarded (T-2086) Substation Infrastructures Ltd., India Package 3 400 kV Transmission Lines Megha Engineering & Awarded (T-19) associated with Virudhunagar Infrastructures Ltd., Substation India Package 4 765 kV Transmission lines Package 1 Kalpataru Power Awarded (T-20) associated with Virudhunagar Transmission Ltd., Substation India Package 5 765 kV Transmission lines Package 2 KEC Intl Ltd., India Awarded (T-21) associated with Virudhunagar Substation Package 6 765 kV Transmission lines Package 3 Transrail Lighting Ltd., Awarded (T-22) associated with Virudhunagar India Substation Package 7 230 and 110 kV Transmission Lines Transglobal Power Ltd. Awarded (T-28) associated with Ottapidaram Substation Source: TANTRANSCO Quarterly Progress Report

2.2 Land status and work progress in substation

12. The land ownership of both Virudhunagar and Ottapidaram substation is with TANTRANSCO. The land for Virudhunagar substation has been acquired through negotiated settlement by willing buyer and willing seller mechanism. The land for Ottapidaram substation has been procured by TANTRANSCO through negotiated settlement and through mutual transfer of land from Ind Bharat to TANTRANSCO. There are no persons living or using the substation land informally and therefore there will be no affected persons. The status of substation land is given in Table 3.

13. The impact of COVID-19 has delayed the construction work. In both the substations, the civil foundation work is yet to start.

Table 3: Status of Substation Land

Name of the Substation Total area of Geographical Ownership of Type of land (In Ha) coordinates land Land Virudhunagar (2x1500MVA) 91.71 East 171146 TANTRANSCO DryLand North1045715 Ottapidaram (2x500MVA) + 25.59 East 175781 TANTRANSCO Black Cotton (2x200MVA) North 984844 Soil Source: TANTRANSCO

14. The distance ofimportant environmental landmark from the Virudhunagar substation is given in Table 4.

Table 4: Environmental landmark from Virudhunagar SS Feature Description River/Coast (if any) 61 km from Coastal area Permanent feature nearby if any 100 km from Perumal Peak. Distance from nearest Wildlife 62 km from Meghamalai WLS Sanctuary/National Park 100 km from IG National Park

15. The distance of important environmental landmark from the Ottapidaram substation is given in Table 5.

Table 5: Environmental landmark from OttapidaramSS Feature Description River/Coast (if any) 15 km from Coast Permanent feature nearby if any No permanent feature nearby site Distance from nearest Wildlife 54 km from Kunthangulam Bird Sanctuary/National Park Sanctuary (Important Bird Area)

2.3 Status of progress in Transmission Lines

16. The preliminary route alignments were prepared through satellite survey data by Anna University, Tamil Nadu. Based on the GIS survey data and consultation with the field team of TANTRANSCO, three alternative routes were proposed for each transmission line. The selection of best route from the available alternatives (Route A, Route B and Route C) were decided by TANTRANSCO taking into consideration various factors such as avoiding habitat area, avoiding crop land, avoiding forest area, avoiding settlements etc. The route length as per the Draft CP/RP is given in Table 6. It is to be noted the final status of the route alignment and route length for transmission lines will be known after the completion of detailed survey by the respective contractors.

17. For the 400 kV Transmission lines associated with Ottapidaram substation and 765 kV Transmission lines associated with Virudhunagar Substation, detailed survey is in progress. The status of survey by contractor for the transmission lines is presented in Table 6.

Table 6: Status of survey by contractor in Transmission line

Name of Transmission Line Route Route Route Remarks length as length length per Draft wheredetai where CP/RP (In led survey detailed km) completed survey yet (In km) to be done (In km) 765 kV double circuit line Virudhunagar 241.90 85.097 156.803 Detailed survey by - Coimbatore contractor has not yet completed fully 400 kV double circuit line Virudhunagar 72.10 - - Detailed survey by - Kayathar contractor has not started 400 kV double circuit LILO at 5.10 - - Detailed survey by Virudhunagar for Kamuthi to contractor has not Thappagundu started 400 kV double circuit line Ottapidaram - 68.00 24.5 43.5 Detailed survey by Udangudi contractor has not yet completed fully 400 kV double circuit line Ottapidaram - 71.05 51.5 19.55 Detailed survey by Kamuthi contractor has not yet completed fully 230 kV double circuit LILO at 9.90 - - Detailed survey by Ottapidaram for Sipcot - Kavanoor contractor has not started 230 kV double circuit 5.58 - - Detailed survey by LILOatOttapidaram for Sipcot - contractor has not Savasapuram line started 110 kV double circuit 3.56 - - Detailed survey by LILOatOttapidaram for Ottapidaram– contractor has not Eppothumvendran started 110 kV single circuit line Ottapidaram - 34.43 - - Detailed survey by Vijayapuri contractor has not started 110 kV double circuit LILO at 10.27 - - Detailed survey by Ottapidaram for TTN Auto - T-off Sipcot contractor has not line started Source: TANTRANSCO

3. COMPLIANCE STATUS WITH ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND MONITORING PLAN

3.1 Compliance status with Environmental Management Plan

18. Based on the environmental assessment of the project activities, an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) has been developed for the project to mitigate any adverse environmental risks and impacts. The EMP discusses anticipated impacts, mitigation measures, monitoring requirements and responsible authorities to implement the EMP for different stages of the proposed project i.e. pre-construction, construction, and operation and maintenance phase.

19. Monitoring the implementation of environmental mitigation measures is required to ensure that these are undertaken in accordance with the EMP, and to enable mitigation measures to be adapted and refined as required. The compliance status of the EMP as stipulated in the Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) and agreed with ADB is given in Table 7 for transmission line packages and Table 8 for substation packages below.

3.2 Compliance status with Environmental Monitoring Plan

20. The mitigation measures suggested in the IEE require monitoring of environmental parameters during various phases of the project cycle.To ensure that the project will not generate negative impacts to the overall environment quality, monitoring of environmental parameter has to be performed by respective contractor as per contract provisions. For monitoring, measurements of the quality of water, soil, air and noise need to be conducted by the Contractor at the sites as per Government of India and IFC guidelines.The compliance status with measurement of environmental parameters for various phases of the projectis presented in Table 9.

3.3 Availability of labour license and labour insurance of contractors

21. The status of availability of labour license of contractors are given in Table 10. The copy of the labour license of contractors can be furnished on request.

Table 7: Compliance status with EMP for Transmission Line packages

Project Activity Potential Mitigation Action Parameters to be Standards/ Institutional Compliance status Environmental Monitored Measurement/ Responsibility Impact Frequency &Implementation Schedule PRE-CONSTRUCTION PHASE1 A Physical Resources Interference with Temporary flooding Appropriate siting of towers to avoid Site location and Consultation with local TANTRANSCO Appropriate siting of drainage hazards/loss of channel interference. If not avoidable, an transmission line authorities and design towers is being done patterns/Irrigation agricultural production expert will review the structural design, alignment selection engineers – Once Detailed alignment to avoid channel channels specifications and plans for construction of survey and design interference. the transmission towers that will be erected close to the banks. B Environment Resources Location of Impact to the existing Construction facilities should be placed at Water and Air GoI and IFC2 Air quality TANTRANSCO Being complied. transmission towers environment suitable distance (more than approved Quality Standards and Water and transmission line RoW distance for the line) from water Quality standards Baseline during alignment and bodies, natural flow paths, important detailed design design ecological habitats and residential areas Noise generation Tower line location/designed to ensure Expected noise GoI and IFC Noise TANTRANSCO Being complied. exposure to noise, noise will not be a nuisance to emissions based on control regulations Nuisance to neighbouring properties3. design, noise levels Noise levels to be Baseline during neighbouring of the conductor specified in tender detailed design properties documents Impact on water Consideration of site location to avoid Site location, Consultation with local TANTRANSCO Being complied during bodies / land/ water bodies or agricultural land/orchards transmission line authorities and land the detailed survey. residences as much as possible. alignment selection owners, GoI and IFC Baseline during (distance to dwelling, water quality standards detailed design Careful site selection to avoid existing water and/or settlements agricultural land) Interference with Temporary flooding Appropriate siting of towers to avoid Site location TANTRANSCO Being complied. drainage patterns hazards/loss of channel interference selection Appropriate siting of /Irrigation channels agricultural production transmission towers is being done to avoid channel interference. C Ecological Resources Encroachment into Loss of precious Avoid encroachment by careful site and Floral and faunal Enumeration of flora GCC, Will be complied.

1Borrowers shall ensure that only those power plants meeting GoI regulations, can be connected to the project. 2 TANTRANSCO shall measure parameters whichever are more stringent as per ADB Safeguard Policy Statement 2009 guideline. 3 Conform to EHS guidelines for Power Tranmission and Distribution lines. 11

Project Activity Potential Mitigation Action Parameters to be Standards/ Institutional Compliance status Environmental Monitored Measurement/ Responsibility Impact Frequency &Implementation Schedule precious ecological ecological values/ alignment selection and reconnaissance habitats loss and fauna at site - Once TANTRANSCO areas damage to precious before final siting of facilities. species Detailed design Cutting of Trees Loss of trees along the The number of trees can be minimized by Trees loss Tree Enumeration by GCC, Will be complied. RoW using flexible tower placement and EPC and forest TANTRANSCO increasing conductor height. Any wells department-Once enroute will also be avoided. Detailed Design and Planning stage D Human Environment Involuntary Loss of lands and Compensation paid for temporary/ Public complaints Rates paid as per the TANTRANSCO Will be complied. resettlement or land structures permanent loss of productive land Resettlement acquisition plan/Frame work for the Prior to project – Once construction phase Encroachment into Loss of agricultural Avoid siting towers on farm land/orchards Tower location and Consultation with local TANTRANSCO Will be complied. farmland productivity wherever possible. If flexible tower transmission line authorities and design placement is used then the EA/IA must alignment selection engineers - Once Part of detailed ensure the IEE/EMP is updated as needed alignment survey if any design changes such as tower Statutory approvals and design locations occurred. for tree trimming /removal from Horticulture department

Implementation of area, crop and tree compensation Farmers compensated for any permanent (based on affected loss of productive fruit trees that need to be area) trimmed or removed along RoW. Location of Disturbance to Maintain required4 clearance, construction Specifications and Technical specification- TANTRANSCO Will be complied. transmission towers adjacent lands and the of retaining structures, minimize cut and fill compliance with Once Measure setback and transmission line people due to cut and operations adjoining the dwellings setback distances distances to nearest Detailed design alignment and fill operations (“as-built” diagrams) house structures – design Once Exposure to EMF5 and Setback of dwellings to overhead line route Tower location and Setback distances to TANTRANSCO Will be complied.

4According to Central Electricity Authority (Safety Requirements for Operation, Construction and Maintenance of Electric Plants and Electrical Lines) Regulations 2008 5Conform to EHS guidelines for Power Transmission and Distribution lines. 12

Project Activity Potential Mitigation Action Parameters to be Standards/ Institutional Compliance status Environmental Monitored Measurement/ Responsibility Impact Frequency &Implementation Schedule other safety related designed in accordance with Indian transmission line nearest houses, through equipment risks, strong seismic Electricity Act (Rule 77 & 80) and alignment selection clearance of conductor design events, strong cyclonic permissible limits specified by ICNIRP for with respect to from ground – Once winds. each permitted level of power frequency nearest dwellings. Detailed alignment and its proper supervision at each tower Tower design to survey and design site. Ensure design uses seismic design include proper codes for proper seismic resilience. Also design for extreme ensure it can withstand cyclone strength events – Once winds since they are likely to become more frequent in the future with the climate change. CONSTRUCTION PHASE A Physical Resources Site clearance Soil erosion and Construction near seasonal rivers, erosion Soil erosion Visual inspection Contractor through Will be complied surface runoff and flood-prone areas should be restricted (Turbidity and contract provisions during the to the non-rainy season. sedimentation) – per under supervision construction. Provision and maintenance of drains and public complaint – Once of GCC, retention ponds. each time TANTRANSCO Treat clearing and filling areas against flow acceleration and construction work should Entire Construction be carefully designed to minimize period obstruction or destruction to natural drainage. Removal of Public inconvenience Advance notice to the public about the time Disruption to other Visual inspection and GCC, Will be complied disturbance to public and the duration of the utility disruption. commercial and consultations. TANTRANSCO during the utility services-Water public and Contractor construction. supply, sanitation activities/public Technical specification through contract Use of well trained and experienced complaints – per public complaint – provisions machinery operators to reduce accidental Once each time damage to the public utilities – pipelines Entire Construction etc. period

Restore the utilities immediately to overcome public inconvenience. Surplus Runoff to cause water Excess fill from tower foundation Location and amount Appropriate fill disposal Contractor through Will be complied. earthwork/soil pollution, solid waste excavation to be reused on site or disposed (m3) of fill disposal and dispersal locations contract provisions disposal of next to roads or around houses, in –half yearly under supervision of agreement with the local community Soil disposal GCC,

Project Activity Potential Mitigation Action Parameters to be Standards/ Institutional Compliance status Environmental Monitored Measurement/ Responsibility Impact Frequency &Implementation Schedule orlandowners. locations and volume TANTRANSCO (m3) Entire Construction period B Environment Resources Equipment layout Noise and vibrations Selection of construction techniques and Construction Minimal ground Contractor through Will be complied and installation machinery6 to minimize ground techniques and disturbance - Monthly contract provisions during the disturbance. machinery under supervision construction. of GCC, GCC, TANTRANSCO

Entire Construction period Tower construction Loss of soil Cutting and filling for the foundations Borrow area siting GoI norms – Quarterly Contractor through Will be complied obtained by creating or improving local (area of site in m2 contract provisions during the drainage system. and estimated under supervision of construction. volume in m3) GCC, TANTRANSCO

Entire Construction period Construction Waste Use of durable, long-lasting materials that Amenities for Contractor through Will be complied will not need to be replaced as often, Workforce. contract provisions during the thereby reducing the amount of under supervision construction. construction waste generated over time. of GCC, Provision of facilities for proper handling TANTRANSCO and storage of construction materials to reduce the amount of waste caused by Entire Construction damage or exposure to the elements. period Purchase of perishable construction materials such as paints incrementally to ensure reduced spoilage of unused materials. Use of building materials that have minimal packaging to avoid the generation of excessive packaging waste. Use of construction materials containing

6Conform to World Bank EHS guidelines. 14

Project Activity Potential Mitigation Action Parameters to be Standards/ Institutional Compliance status Environmental Monitored Measurement/ Responsibility Impact Frequency &Implementation Schedule recycled content when possible and in accordance with accepted standards. Facility for waste collection and its storage at site and safe transportation to the disposal sites and disposal methods at designated area shall be provided. Water pollution Minimize construction activities involving Water Quality (pH, GoI and IFC water Contractor through Will be complied significant ground disturbance (i.e. tower BOD/COD, quality standards – contract provisions during the foundation land forming) during the suspended solids, whichever is more under supervision construction. monsoon season. Provide drains and other) during major stringent - Six Monthly of GCC, retention ponds if required. earthworks with TANTRANSCO water bodies located in 500m Entire Construction period

Provision of facilities Contamination of Construction workforce facilities to include Amenities for Work Presence of proper Contractor through Will be complied for construction receptors (land, water, proper sanitation (soak pits/septic tanks), force sanitation, water supply contract provisions during the workers air) water supply and waste disposal facilities. and waste disposal under supervision construction. Workforce is not allowed to harvest wood, facilities - Visual of GCC, therefore the EPC contractor to ensure inspection (Continuous) TANTRANSCO LPG gas cylinders are provided to labour camps. Entire Construction period Mechanized Impairment of ambient Regular spraying of water to dust- Air Quality GoI and IFC Air Quality Contractor through Will be complied construction air quality generating areas. Covering excavated Standard - Six Monthly contract provisions during the soil/dump during off-work with tarpaulin. under supervision construction. Provide temporary enclosure of dust- of GCC, generating construction area/activities. TANTRANSCO Trucks transporting construction materials that generate dust will be covered. Entire Construction Implement traffic management to minimize period vehicular emissions. Sprinkle and cover stockpiles of loose construction materials (e.g., fine aggregates, sand). Avoid use of equipment such as stone crushers at the sites, which produce significant amount of particulate matter. Dust masks should be provided to all personnel.

Project Activity Potential Mitigation Action Parameters to be Standards/ Institutional Compliance status Environmental Monitored Measurement/ Responsibility Impact Frequency &Implementation Schedule

Construction equipment to be well maintained. Provide temporary enclosure Construction Technical of noise-generating activities and techniques and specifications, safety equipment; Construction works will be equipment - regulations limited to daytime only. estimated noise Noise, vibration and emissions and operator safety, Construction techniques and Machinery operating schedules efficient operation selection to minimize ground disturbance. Drivers will be instructed to avoid unnecessary use of horn. Proper maintenance and turning off plant not in GoI and IFC Noise Noise, vibration, use. control regulations - Six equipment wear and Monthly tear C Ecological Resources Site clearance Vegetation Marking of vegetation to be removed prior Vegetation marking Clearance strictly Contractor through Will be complied to clearance, and strict control on clearing and clearance limited to target contract provisions during the activities to ensure minimal clearance. control (area in m2) vegetation-Once under supervision construction. Ensure proper health and safety measures of GCC, are implemented during clearing to ensure TANTRANSCO no accidents7. Construction period Trimming/cutting of Loss of vegetation and Trees that can survive cutting should be Species-specific tree Presence of target GCC, Will be complied trees within RoW deforestation pruned. No plant species of conservation retention as species in RoW TANTRANSCO during the status along the RoW. Construction works approved by following vegetation and Contractor construction. will not be scheduled during harvest time to statutory authorities clearance – Once. through contract minimize damage to cash crops. EPC (average and provisions under Contractor will be required to clear maximum tree height supervision of vegetation only in designated areas. at maturity, in forest department metres) Felled trees and other cleared or pruned Construction period vegetation to be disposed off by authorized agents/forest department. Disposal of cleared vegetation as approved by the

7 Follow EHS safety guideline for community and workers health and safety. 16

Project Activity Potential Mitigation Action Parameters to be Standards/ Institutional Compliance status Environmental Monitored Measurement/ Responsibility Impact Frequency &Implementation Schedule statutory authorities (area cleared in m2) Wood/ vegetation Loss of vegetation and Construction workers prohibited from Illegal Complaints by local GCC, Will be complied harvesting, cut and deforestation harvesting wood in the project area during wood/vegetation people or other TANTRANSCO during the fill operations their employment. EPC contractor to harvesting (area in evidence of illegal and Contractor construction. 2 provide LPG gas cylinder to camps. m , number of harvesting – Once through contract incidents reported) provisions. Construction period Effect on fauna Prevent work force from disturbing the Habitat loss Complaints by local GCC, Will be complied flora, fauna including hunting of domestic people or other TANTRANSCO during the animals, wildlife and do fishing in water evidence of illegal and Contractor construction. bodies. hunting – Once through contract provisions. Proper awareness programme regarding conservation of flora, fauna including Construction period ground vegetation to all workers. Avian Collision Possible collision of Design of towers and cables to follow Installations on Bird collision survey GCC, Will be complied. migrant birds with international good practice. Install and transmission lines. along the line crossing TANTRANSCO transmission line maintain Flight Diverter where necessary to the flight path or close and Contractor prevent collision risk on the transmission to any wetlands after through contract line. stringing – Six monthly provisions.

Entire Construction period D Human Environment Construction Noise nuisance to Minimize construction activities undertaken Timing of Construction as per GCC, Will be complied schedules for towers neighbouring during the night and local communities construction (noise scheduled timings only TANTRANSCO properties informed of the construction schedule. emissions, dBA) and Contractor through contract provisions

Entire Construction period Usage of cultivable Loss of agricultural Avoid faming/harvesting season for field Land area of Loss of crops work in GCC, Will be complied lands for tower productivity crops wherever possible for the project agriculture loss postharvest period but TANTRANSCO foundations activities. . before next crop – Once and Contractor per site. through contract Ensure existing irrigation facilities are provisions

Project Activity Potential Mitigation Action Parameters to be Standards/ Institutional Compliance status Environmental Monitored Measurement/ Responsibility Impact Frequency &Implementation Schedule maintained in working condition. Usage of existing utilities. Entire Construction Protect /preserve topsoil and reinstate after period construction completed. Repair /reinstate damaged bunds etc. after Status of facilities construction completed. (earthwork in m3).

Compensation for temporary loss in Implementation of agricultural production. crop compensation (amount paid, dates, etc.). Temporary use of Losses to Contract clauses specifying careful Contract clauses Incorporating good Contractor through Will be complied land neighbouring land construction practices. Design basis and construction contract provisions uses/ values layout. management, design under supervision As much as possible existing access ways Reinstatement of engineering practices - of GCC, will be used. land status (area Once. Consultation with TANTRANSCO. affected, m2). affected parties Productive land will be reinstated following Implementation of immediately after Entire Construction completion of construction. Tree/Crop completion of period compensation construction and after Compensation will be paid for loss of (amount paid). the first harvest – Once production, if any. In case of chance Loss/theft of precious In case of chance find of physical cultural Chance find GoI‟s Treasure and Contractor through Will be complied find of physical archaeological item resources and property/archaeological Trove Act. - Continuous contract provisions cultural recourses uncovered in digging features. under supervision and at sites. of GCC, property/archaeologi TANTRANSCO. cal features Entire Construction period Transportation and Nuisance to the Transport loading and unloading of Water and Air GoI and IFC Emission Contractor through Will be complied storage of materials general public construction materials should no cause Quality standards and Water contract provisions during the nuisance to the people by way of noise, Quality standards under supervision construction. vibration and dust. whichever is stringent - of GCC, Six monthly. TANTRANSCO. Avoid storage of construction materials beside the road, around water bodies, Entire Construction residential or public sensitive locations. period

Project Activity Potential Mitigation Action Parameters to be Standards/ Institutional Compliance status Environmental Monitored Measurement/ Responsibility Impact Frequency &Implementation Schedule

Construction materials should be stored in covered areas to ensure protection from dust, emissions and such materials should be bundled in environment friendly and nuisance free manner. Temporary outage of Loss of power supply Advance notice to the public about the time Disruption of power Regular monitoring Contractor through Will be complied the electricity to the local community and the duration of the utility disruption. supply to houses during the period of contract provisions during the when distribution lines and commercial construction - At each under supervision construction. crossing the new Restore the utilities immediately to premises. public complaint. of GCC, transmission line are overcome public inconvenience. TANTRANSCO switched off Entire Construction period Health and safety Occupational H&S Engage and designated H&S officer Contract clauses TANTRANSC O and Contractor through Will be complied (H&S) (engineer) for each site (there are multiple (number of incidents IFC EHS Guidelines – contract provisions sites) and each work area responsible for and total lost-work Monthly. under supervision H&S Manager who must be engaged by days caused by of GCC, the construction supervision contractor injuries and TANTRANSCO. prior to the start of construction of the sickness). towers assigned by EA for each Entire Construction contract/site. period Only permitting trained and certified workers to work with any electrical equipment. First aid box and personal protective equipment, PPE (such as helmet, safety shoes, eye protection glass, ear plugs, waist belt, mask, hand gloves, body protective apron, ear muff and insulating boots, as needed) must be provided to the workers, and ensure their use by workers. Safety signs as needed at Community H&S the tower sites. Safety barriers and warning signs surrounding the tower construction site. Formulate and implement an emergency risk management plan (by the contractor). Capacity Building Improve standards of Training of TANTRANSCO staff. Training schedules. Number of training GCC, Will be complied as

Project Activity Potential Mitigation Action Parameters to be Standards/ Institutional Compliance status Environmental Monitored Measurement/ Responsibility Impact Frequency &Implementation Schedule implementation and program – Yearly. TANTRANSCO per contract monitoring and TASF provisions. Consultant OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PHASE A Physical Resources Soil Erosion at tower Removal of top soil Planting of buffer zone re-vegetation Turbidity of water Visual inspection TANTRANSCO Will be complied base of transmission species suitable for undulating terrain. (Visual Inspection). (Turbidity and during the operation line sedimentation) - Throughout the stage. Quarterly operation B Environmental Resources Noise generation Nuisance to the Remove any encroachments inside the Noise level. Noise level (dbA)- TANTRANSCO Nuisance to the community living near RoW if needed during operations. Annually. community does not the tower line Throughout the arise as the operation transmission route alignment avoids the place of dwellings C Ecological Recourses Trimming/cutting of Fire hazards Trees allowed growing up to a height within Species-specific tree Presence of target TANTRANSCO, Will be complied trees within RoW the RoW by maintaining required clearance retention as species in RoW with forest during the operation between the top of tree and the conductor approved by following vegetation department stage. as per the regulations. Regular pruning is statutory authorities clearance) - Quarterly. required. (average and Throughout the maximum tree height operation at maturity, in metres. Avian Collision Mortality of birds Maintenance of bird diverters and check of Maintain installations Low Collision Mortality TANTRANSCO Will be complied any bird mortality during operations and check for any during the operation bird carcasses. Throughout the stage. operation D Human Environment Maintenance of Exposure to To ensure the clearance. Note that no Required ground Ground clearance, TANTRANSCO Will be complied Transmission line electromagnetic field houses will be directly affected by the clearance (metres). international standards during the operation and EMF impact on near the lines TL/LILO lines. Transmission line design to on EMF – Annually Throughout the stage. public living nearby comply with the limits of electromagnetic operation field as per international standards (State

Project Activity Potential Mitigation Action Parameters to be Standards/ Institutional Compliance status Environmental Monitored Measurement/ Responsibility Impact Frequency &Implementation Schedule Transmission Lines Standards and Guidelines (USA), ICNIRP8; US National Council on Radiation, the American Conference on Government and Industrial Hygienist (ACGIH)). Electric shock Death or injury to the Establishment of warning signs. Careful Proper maintenance Periodic maintenance. TANTRANSCO Will be complied workers and public design using appropriate technologies to of fences and sign Number of programmes during the operation minimize hazards boards. Usage of and percent of staff/ Throughout the stage. appropriate workers covered operation earthing/instrumentat ion (lost work days due to illness and injuries) Training for Electric Raising awareness for Training of TANTRANSCO personnel. Training schedules Number of training TANTRANSCO Will be complied as safety electrical safety program - Annually per contract measures Throughout the provisions. operation EPC – Engineering, Procurement and Construction Contractor GCC – General Construction Circle of Madurai at TANTRANSCO GoI – Government of India IFC – IFC/World Bank EHS Guidelines 2007

8The magnetic field below 400 kV overhead power transmission lines is estimated at a maximum value of 40 micro Tesla (µT). The ICNIRP guidelines present limiting exposure to EMFs, although it adds that the levels quoted should not be interpreted as distinguishing „safe‟ from „unsafe‟ EMF levels. The ICNIRP guideline for the general public (up to 24 hours a day) is maximum exposure levels of 1,000 mG or 100 µ T. A study carried out by Central Power Research Institute (CPRI) on POWERGRID lines reveals that the EMF about 1 m above ground near a 400 kV single circuit transmission line range from 3-7.2 µT in the ROW.

Table 8: Compliance status with EMP for Substation packages

Project Activity Potential Mitigation Action Parameters to be Standards/ Institutional Compliance status Environmental Monitored Measurement/ Responsibility Impact Frequency &Implementation Schedule PRE-CONSTRUCTION PHASE9 A Physical Resources Equipment Release of PCBs, Chlorofluorocarbons Transformers and other Exclusion of PCBs, TANTRANSCO Complied. specifications and chemicals and (CFCs), including halons equipment specifications CFCs stated in tender design parameters harmful gases in not used in transformers, or compliant with GoI documents - Once. Detailed design Transformers being receptors (air, water, any other equipment. rules/regulations & supplied are compliant land) (International Electro- with GOI rules/regulations technical Commission) and as per IEC standards IEC standards B Environment Resources Location of land for Impact to the Construction facilities Water and Air Quality GoI and IFC10 Air quality TANTRANSCO Complied. substations existing environment should be placed at more Standards and Water than 50 m from water Quality standards Baseline during detailed Virudhunagrsubstation is bodies, natural flow paths, design and before situated more than 1000 important ecological mobilization meters and habitats and residential Ottapidaramsubstation is areas situated more than 500 metres from water bodies, natural flow paths, important ecological habitats and residential areas. Substation location Noise generation Substation Expected noise GoI and IFC Noise TANTRANSCO Local community is and design Exposure to noise, location/designed to ensure emissions based on control regulations. situated far from site. Nuisance to noise will not be a nuisance substation design, noise Noise levels to be Baseline during detailed Noise and vibrations from neighbouring to neighbouring levels specified in tender design and before construction works will not properties properties11. documents mobilization disturb the local community. Interference with Temporary flooding Appropriate siting of Site location selection Consultation with local TANTRANSCO No flooding hazards are drainage hazards/loss of substation boundary authorities and land envisaged. If required patterns/Irrigation agricultural foundations to avoid owners, GoI and IFC Baseline during detailed earthen drains/canals will channels production channel interference water quality standards design and before be provided for

9Borrowers shall ensure that only those power plants meeting GoI regulations, can be connected to the project. 10 TANTRANSCO shall measure parameters whichever are more stringent as per ADB Safeguard Policy Statement 2009 guideline. 11 Conform to EHS guidelines for Power Transmission and Distribution lines. 22

Project Activity Potential Mitigation Action Parameters to be Standards/ Institutional Compliance status Environmental Monitored Measurement/ Responsibility Impact Frequency &Implementation Schedule mobilization discharging the rain waters to the harvest pits. C Ecological Resources Encroachment into Loss of precious Avoid encroachment by Floral and faunal habitats Enumeration of flora and TANTRANSCO No such loss of precious precious ecological ecological values/ careful site and alignment loss fauna at site - Once ecological values/ areas damage to precious selection and Detailed design damage to precious species reconnaissance before final species is envisaged. siting of facilities. D Human Environment Involuntary Loss of lands and Compensation paid for Public complaints Rates paid as per the TANTRANSCO Not applicable for resettlement or land structures temporary/ permanent loss Resettlement Substation location acquisition of productive land plan/Frame work for the Prior to construction phase project – Once Location and design Disturbance to Maintain required12 Transformers and Technical specification- TANTRANSCO There will not be any of Substation adjacent lands and clearance, construction of specifications and Measure setback disturbance to adjacent the people due to cut retaining structures, compliance with setback distances to nearest Detailed design lands and the people as and fill operations minimize cut and fill distances (“as-built” house structures – Once the site is located far from operations adjoining the diagrams) any adjacent land. dwellings

Layout is prepared in a way to minimize the cut and fill quantities. Location of Exposure to EMF13 Setback of dwellings to Substation location with Setback distances to TANTRANSCO Site is located far from the substation and other safety substation boundary respect to nearest nearest houses– Once dwellings and residential switchyard and related risks designed in accordance dwellings – Once Part of detailed substation areas. design with Indian Electricity Act layout and design (Rule 77 & 80) and /drawings permissible limits specified by ICNIRP for each permitted level of power frequency and its proper supervision at substation site. Explosions/Fire Hazards to life Design of substations to Substation design Tender document to TANTRANSCO Design of substations

12According to Central Electricity Authority (Safety Requirements for Operation, Construction and Maintenance of Electric Plants and Electrical Lines) Regulations 2008 13 Conform to EHS guidelines for Power Tranmission and Distribution system. 23

Project Activity Potential Mitigation Action Parameters to be Standards/ Institutional Compliance status Environmental Monitored Measurement/ Responsibility Impact Frequency &Implementation Schedule include fire control compliance with fire mention detailed include fire control systems/firewalls. Provision prevention and control specifications – Once Part of detailed substation systems. of firefighting equipment to codes layout and design Firewalls and firefighting be located close to /drawings safety measures will be transformers, switchgear implemented as per the safety regulations. CONSTRUCTION PHASE A Physical Resources Site clearance Soil erosion and Construction near seasonal Soil erosion Visual inspection Contractor through contract Will be complied during surface runoff rivers, erosion and flood- (Turbidity and provisions under the construction. prone areas should be sedimentation) – per supervision of GCC, restricted to the non-rainy public complaint – Once TANTRANSCO season. Provision and each time maintenance of drains and Entire Construction period retention ponds. Treat clearing and filling areas against flow acceleration and construction work should be carefully designed to minimize obstruction or destruction to natural drainage. Removal of Public inconvenience Advance notice to the Disruption to other Visual inspection and GCC, TANTRANSCO and Will be complied during disturbance to public public about the time and commercial and public consultations. Technical Contractor through contract the construction. utility services-Water the duration of the utility activities/public specification – per public provisions supply, sanitation disruption. Use of well complaints complaint – Once each trained and experienced time Entire Construction period machinery operators to reduce accidental damage to the public utilities – pipelines etc. Restore the utilities immediately to overcome public inconvenience Equipment layout SF6 leakage during Record of all substation Switchgear casings and As per (International GCC, TANTRANSCO and Regular monitoring and and installation storage and erection switchgear, cylinders substation bounded area. Electro-technical Contractor through contract physical inspection of of Switchgear located within secure Commission) IEC provisions equipment will be carried casings standards - Once per out to check any leakage.

Project Activity Potential Mitigation Action Parameters to be Standards/ Institutional Compliance status Environmental Monitored Measurement/ Responsibility Impact Frequency &Implementation Schedule year Entire Construction period Surplus Runoff to cause Excess fill from substation Soil disposal locations Appropriate fill disposal Contractor through contract In Virudhunagar SS, 3 earthwork/soil water pollution, solid foundation excavation to be and volume (m ) and dispersal locations – provisions under surplus earth will be waste disposal reused on site or disposed half yearly supervision of GCC, utilised within the of next to roads or around TANTRANSCO substation for levelling houses, in agreement with works. the local community or Entire Construction period In Ottapidaram SS, the landowners. excavated soil is black cotton soil and it cannot be reused. It will be disposed safely without affecting environment.

B Environment Resources Equipment layout Noise and vibrations Selection of construction Construction techniques Minimal ground Contractor through contract Will be complied during and installation techniques and machinery and machinery disturbance - Monthly provisions under the construction. to minimize ground supervision of GCC, disturbance. TANTRANSCO

Substation Impairment of Regular spraying of water Air Quality GoI and IFC air quality Contractor through contract Will be complied during construction ambient air quality to dust-generating areas. standards whichever is provisions under the construction. Covering excavated stringent – Six Monthly supervision of GCC, soil/dump during off-work TANTRANSCO with tarpaulin. Provide temporary enclosure of Entire Construction period dust-generating construction area/activities. Trucks transporting construction materials that generate dust will be covered. Implement traffic management to minimize vehicular emissions. Sprinkle and cover stockpiles of loose construction materials (e.g., fine aggregates, sand).

Project Activity Potential Mitigation Action Parameters to be Standards/ Institutional Compliance status Environmental Monitored Measurement/ Responsibility Impact Frequency &Implementation Schedule Avoid use of equipment such as stone crushers at the sites, which produce significant amount of particulate matter. Dust masks should be provided to all personnel in areas prone to dust emissions throughout the period of construction. Loss of soil Cutting and filling for the Borrow area siting (area GoI norms - Quarterly Contractor through contract Will be complied during substation foundations of site in m2 and provisions under the construction. obtained by creating or estimated volume in m3) supervision of GCC, improving local drainage TANTRANSCO system. Water pollution Minimize construction Water Quality (pH, GoI and IFC water Contractor through contract Will be complied during activities involving BOD/COD, suspended quality standards provisions under the construction. significant ground solids, others) during whichever is stringent – supervision of GCC, disturbance (i.e. substation major earthworks nearby Six Monthly TANTRANSCO land forming) during the water bodies monsoon season. Provide drains and retention ponds if required. Provision of facilities Contamination of Construction workforce Amenities for Workforce. Presence of proper Contractor through contract Will be complied during for construction receptors (land, facilities to include proper sanitation, water supply provisions under the construction. workers water, air) sanitation (soak pits/septic and waste disposal supervision of GCC, tanks), water supply and facilities - Visual TANTRANSCO waste disposal facilities. inspection (Continuous) Entire Construction period Mechanized Noise, vibration and Construction equipment to Construction techniques Technical specifications, Contractor through contract Will be complied during construction operator safety, be well maintained. Use of and equipment - safety regulations provisions under the construction. efficient operation noise reducers in heavy estimated noise supervision of GCC, construction equipment. emissions and operating TANTRANSCO Provide temporary schedules enclosure of noise- Entire Construction period generating activities and equipment. Construction works will be limited to

Noise, vibration, Construction techniques GoI and IFC Noise limits equipment wear and and Machinery selection to - Six Monthly tear minimize ground disturbance. Drivers will be instructed to avoid unnecessary use of horn. Proper maintenance and turning off plant not in use. Generation of GoI norms and IFC construction wastes Use of durable, long-lasting Standards - Six Monthly from the construction materials that will not need materials to be replaced as often, thereby reducing the amount of construction waste generated over time. Provision of facilities for proper handling and storage of construction materials to reduce the amount of waste caused by damage or exposure to the elements. Purchase of perishable construction materials such as paints incrementally to ensure reduced spoilage of unused materials. Use of building materials that have minimal packaging to avoid the generation of excessive packaging waste. Use of construction materials containing recycled content 27

Project Activity Potential Mitigation Action Parameters to be Standards/ Institutional Compliance status Environmental Monitored Measurement/ Responsibility Impact Frequency &Implementation Schedule when possible and in accordance with accepted standards. Facility for waste collection, separation, and storage at site and safe transportation to the disposal sites and disposal methods at designated area shall be provided. Construction of Increase in airborne Existing roads and tracks Air quality GoI and IFC air quality Contractor through contract Will be complied during roads for dust particles used for construction and standards whichever is provisions under the construction. accessibility to maintenance access to the stringent – Six Monthly supervision of GCC, substations site wherever possible. All TANTRANSCO vehicles (e.g., trucks, equipment, and other Entire Construction period vehicles that support construction works) shall be well maintained and not emit dark or smoky emissions in excess of the limits. Drivers of vehicles used during construction will be under strict instructions to minimize unnecessary trips and minimize idling of engines. Dust suppression facilities (water sprayer) shall be available where earth and cement works are required.

Use of access ways Increased land restricted to a minimum of Use of established roads requirement for single carriageway width. Access roads, routes wherever possible. temporary (length and width of Access restricted to a accessibility access roads) minimum of single carriageway width-Once

Project Activity Potential Mitigation Action Parameters to be Standards/ Institutional Compliance status Environmental Monitored Measurement/ Responsibility Impact Frequency &Implementation Schedule C Ecological Resources Site clearance Vegetation Marking of vegetation to be Vegetation marking and Clearance strictly limited Contractor through contract Will be complied during removed prior to clearance, clearance control (area in to target vegetation- provisions under the construction. and strict control on m2) Once supervision of GCC, clearing activities to ensure TANTRANSCO minimal clearance. Ensure proper health and Entire Construction period safety measures are implemented during clearing to ensure no accidents14. Trimming/cutting of Loss of vegetation Trees that can survive Species-specific tree Presence of target GCC, TANTRANSCO and Not Applicable trees within RoW and deforestation cutting should be pruned. retention as approved by species in RoW following Contractor through contract Felled trees and other statutory authorities vegetation clearance – provisions under cleared or pruned (average and maximum Once supervision of forest vegetation to be disposed tree height at maturity, in department off by authorized metres) agents/forest department. Entire Construction period Disposal of cleared vegetation as approved by the statutory authorities (area cleared in m2) Wood/ vegetation Loss of vegetation Construction workers Illegal wood/vegetation Complaints by local GCC, GCC, Will be complied during harvesting, cut and and deforestation prohibited from harvesting harvesting (area in m2, people or other evidence TANTRANSCO and the construction. fill operations wood in the project area number of incidents of illegal harvesting – Contractor through contract during their employment. reported) Once provisions.

Entire Construction period Effect on fauna Prevent work force from Habitat loss Complaints by local GCC, TANTRANSCO and Will be complied during disturbing the flora, fauna people or other evidence Contractor through contract the construction. including hunting of of illegal hunting – Once provisions. animals and fishing in water bodies. Proper Entire Construction period awareness programme regarding conservation of

14Follow EHS safety guideline for community and workers health and safety. 29

Project Activity Potential Mitigation Action Parameters to be Standards/ Institutional Compliance status Environmental Monitored Measurement/ Responsibility Impact Frequency &Implementation Schedule flora, fauna including ground vegetation to all workers. D Human Environment Construction Noise nuisance to No construction activities Timing of construction Construction as per GCC, TANTRANSC and All construction activities schedules for neighbouring undertaken during the night (noise emissions, dBA) scheduled timings only Contractor through contract will be conducted in day substation properties and local communities provisions time only. informed of the construction schedule. Entire Construction period Acquisition of Loss of agricultural Avoid faming/harvesting Land area of agriculture Loss of crops-Work in GCC, TANTRANSCO and Not applicable for cultivable lands productivity season for field crops loss. Usage of existing postharvest period but Contractor through contract Substation location wherever possible for the utilities. Status of facilities before next crop – Once provisions project activities. Ensure (earthwork in m3). per site existing irrigation facilities Implementation of crop Entire Construction period are maintained in working compensation (amount condition. Protect/preserve paid, dates, etc.) topsoil and reinstate after construction completed. Repair /reinstate damaged bunds etc. after construction completed. Compensation for temporary loss in agricultural production Temporary use of Losses to Contract clauses specifying Contract clauses Incorporating good Contractor through contract Not applicable for land neighbouring land careful construction Design basis and layout. construction provisions under Substation location uses/ values practices. As much as Reinstatement of land management, design supervision of GCC, possible existing access status (area affected, m2). engineering practices - TANTRANSCO ways will be used. Implementation of Once. Consultation with Productive land will be Tree/Crop compensation affected parties Entire Construction period reinstated following (amount paid). immediately after completion of construction. completion of Compensation will be paid construction and after for loss of production, if the first harvest – Once. any. In case of chance Loss/theft of In case of chance find of Chance find GoI‟s Treasure and Contractor through contract Will be complied during find of physical precious physical cultural recourses Trove Act. - Continuous provisions under the construction. cultural resources archaeological item and supervision of GCC,

Project Activity Potential Mitigation Action Parameters to be Standards/ Institutional Compliance status Environmental Monitored Measurement/ Responsibility Impact Frequency &Implementation Schedule and uncovered in digging property/archaeological TANTRANSCO property/archaeologi at sites. features cal features Entire Construction period Transportation and Nuisance to the Transport loading and Water, and Air Quality GoI and IFC Emission Contractor through contract Will be complied during storage of materials general public unloading of construction standards and Water provisions under the construction. materials should no cause Quality standards – supervision of GCC, nuisance to the people by which is stringent- semi- TANTRANSCO way of noise, vibration and annually dust. Avoid storage of Entire Construction period construction materials beside the road, around water bodies, residential or public sensitive locations. Construction materials should be stored in covered areas to ensure protection from dust, emissions and such materials should be bundled in environment friendly and nuisance free manner. Temporary outage of Loss of power supply Advance notice to the Disruption of power Regular monitoring Contractor through contract Will be complied during the electricity to the local public about the time and supply to houses and during the period of provisions under the construction. community when the duration of the utility commercial premises. construction - At each supervision of GCC, distribution lines disruption. Restore the public complaint. TANTRANSCO crossing the utilities immediately to terminating overcome public Entire Construction period transmission lines at inconvenience substations are switched off Health and safety Occupational H&S An experienced Health & Contract clauses (number TANTRANSCO and IFC Contractor through contract Will be complied during (H&S) Safety (H&S) Manager of incidents and total lost- EHS Guidelines – provisions under the construction. must be engaged by the work days caused by Monthly. supervision of GCC, contractor prior to start of injuries and sickness) TANTRANSCO Only permitted and construction. Only permit trained workers will be trained and certified Entire Construction period allowed to work in any workers to work with any electrical equipment. All electrical equipment. Safety necessary PPE required

Project Activity Potential Mitigation Action Parameters to be Standards/ Institutional Compliance status Environmental Monitored Measurement/ Responsibility Impact Frequency &Implementation Schedule induction by the H&S for the work will be Manager should be provided. Safety signs provided for the workers. and all relevant Prior to starting work, a tool construction related signs box meeting should be will be displayed across arranged by the H&S project site to create Manager for the workers. awareness among First Aid Box and personal workers. protective equipment, PPE (such as safety helmets, safety shoes, eye protection glasses, ear plugs/muffs, waist belts, masks, hand gloves, body protective aprons and insulating boots) must be provided to the workers and ensure their use by the workers. Safety signs, health signs, prohibition signs, warning signs, mandatory signs, emergency escape signs, first-aid signs, information TANTRANSCO and ADB Community H&S signs, signboards, Complaints Received Health and safety supplementary signboards, standards – Monthly. safety collar, symbol, pictogram, illuminated signs, acoustic signals, verbal communication and hand signals must be fitted at the designated sites of the subproject areas.

Safety barriers and warning signs surrounding the construction site. Safety barriers and Generators should be warning signs will be placed in closed rooms. installed in construction 32

Project Activity Potential Mitigation Action Parameters to be Standards/ Institutional Compliance status Environmental Monitored Measurement/ Responsibility Impact Frequency &Implementation Schedule Formulate and implement site. an emergency risk Emergency risk management plan (by the management will be contractor). implemented. DG‟s will be kept in closed rooms.

Capacity Building Improve standards of Training of TANTRANSCO Training schedules Number of training GCC, TANTRANSCO and Will be complied as per implementation and staff program - Yearly TASF Consultants contract provisions. monitoring OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PHASE A Physical Resources Operation of Leakage of SF6 gas Record of all substation Switchgear casings and Ozone Depleting TANTRANSCO Will be complied during Switchgear switchgear located within substation boundary substances – Monthly the operation stage secure casings Throughout the operation Training of personnel in Substation Half yearly TANTRANSCO Will be complied during storage, recording and the operation stage operational characteristics Throughout the operation of SF6 B Environmental Resources Soil Erosion at Removal of top soil Planting of buffer zone re- Turbidity of water Visual inspection TANTRANSCO Will be complied during substation boundary vegetation species suitable (Visual Inspection) (Turbidity and the operation stage for undulating terrain sedimentation)- Throughout the operation Quarterly Oil spillage Contamination of Used mineral oil Substation bounding Hazardous Waste TANTRANSCO Will be complied during land/nearby water (replacement of PCB) as (“as-built” diagrams) (Management, handling, the operation stage bodies transformer oil is Transboundary Throughout the operation considered hazardous Movement) Rules 2009 - wastes and will be handled Monthly properly based on relevant regulations and international environmental agreements such as Stockholm Convention and the Basel Convention. Substation transformers located within secure and impervious bundled areas

Project Activity Potential Mitigation Action Parameters to be Standards/ Institutional Compliance status Environmental Monitored Measurement/ Responsibility Impact Frequency &Implementation Schedule with a storage capacity of at least 110% of the capacity of oil in transformers and associated reserve tanks. Used mineral oil will be stored in plastic drums with proper labelling. Disposal of excess and used mineral oil will follow the accompanying material safety data sheet. C Ecological Recourses Weed/Vegetation Fire hazard Regular weeds cleaning Growth of weeds inside Weed/vegetation TANTRANSCO Will be complied during Clearance inside substations is substation clearance) - Quarterly. the operation stage required. Throughout the operation D Human Environment Substation Exposure to Substation design to Required noise vibrations Technical specifications TANTRANSCO Will be complied during maintenance electromagnetic comply with the limits of levels – on public complaint the operation stage interference electromagnetic Throughout the operation interference within floor area Noise generation Nuisance to the Provision of noise barriers Noise level Noise level (dbA)- TANTRANSCO Will be complied during community around near substation sites if Annually the operation stage the site needed during operations Throughout the operation Electric shock Occupation Careful design using Proper maintenance of Periodic maintenance TANTRANSCO Will be complied during appropriate technologies to fences and sign boards the operation stage minimize hazards inside Throughout the operation substation and awareness raising programmes

Safety barriers and warning Usage of appropriate Number of programmes Will be complied during Community signs surrounding the earthing/instrumentation and percent of staff/ the operation stage substation sites. (lost work days due to workers covered Generators should be illness and injuries) placed in the closed rooms. Training for Electric Raising awareness O&M of substations should Training schedules Training program - TANTRANSCO Will be complied as per safety for electrical safety be done in time by Annually contract provisions.

Project Activity Potential Mitigation Action Parameters to be Standards/ Institutional Compliance status Environmental Monitored Measurement/ Responsibility Impact Frequency &Implementation Schedule measures experienced personnel. Throughout the operation Training of TANTRANSCO personnel. EPC – Engineering, Procurement and Construction Contractor GCC – General Construction Circle of Madurai at TANTRANSCO GoI – Government of India IFC – IFC/World Bank EHS Guidelines 2007

Table 9: Compliance status with measurement of environmental parameters

Environmental Project stage Parameters to be Location Frequency Standards Agency Agency responsible Status on component monitored 15 responsible for for Supervision compliance Implementation

1.Air Quality A. Pre- PM10, PM2.5, SPM Close to One time National Air CPCB approved Turnkey Contractor Relevant quality construction stage 24hrs along with proposed tower quality standards laboratory through contract tests are being (The project once Meteorological data- site near a of CPCB16 and provisions under planned. The tests assigned to major temperature Humidity, IFC Guidelines supervision of GCC, will be conducted contractor) town/village/ wind speed, wind hamlet and TANTRANSCO after removal of direction substation site lockdown due to COVID-19.

15 Frequency related to periodic project reporting and project conditions at project locations. 16Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change (Central Pollution Control Board) Notification New Delhi, the 24th October, 2016 No. Legal/42(3)/87.

Environmental Project stage Parameters to be Location Frequency Standards Agency Agency responsible Status on component monitored 15 responsible for for Supervision compliance Implementation

B. Construction PM10, PM2.5, SPM Close to under Four times/ National Air CPCB approved Turnkey Contractor Will be complied as Stage 24hrs along with construction year quality standards laboratory through contract per the Meteorological data- tower sites of CPCB and IFC provisions under specifications. near a major temperature Humidity, Guidelines supervision of GCC, town/village/ wind speed, wind hamlet and TANTRANSCO direction substation site

2.Water Quality A. Pre- pH, BOD, DO, coliform, RoW sites with One time National drinking CPCB approved Turnkey Contractor Relevant quality construction stage Oil and grease water bodies water standards laboratory through contract tests are being (The project once within 500m of CPCB and IFC provisions under planned. This will assigned to Guidelines supervision of GCC, be conducted after contractor) TANTRANSCO removal of lockdown due to COVID-19.

B. Construction pH, BOD, DO, coliform, RoW sites with four National drinking CPCB approved Turnkey Contractor Will be complied as Stage Oil and grease water bodies times/year water standards laboratory through contract per the within 500m of CPCB and IFC provisions under specifications. Guidelines supervision of GCC, TANTRANSCO

3.Noise/ A. Pre- LAeq1hr day and night Close to One time CPCB standards CPCB approved Turnkey Contractor Relevant quality Vibration/EMF construction stage for 48hr period proposed tower and IFC laboratory through contract tests are being measurement (The project once Occupational exposure site near a Guidelines provisions under planned. The tests assigned to major and at site supervision of GCC, will be conducted contractor) boundary/nearest town/village/ hamlet and TANTRANSCO after removal of property substation site lockdown due to COVID-19.

Environmental Project stage Parameters to be Location Frequency Standards Agency Agency responsible Status on component monitored 15 responsible for for Supervision compliance Implementation

B. Construction LAeq1hr day and night Close to under 4 times/ CPCB standards CPCB approved Turnkey Contractor Will be complied as Stage for 48hr period construction year and IFC laboratory through contract per the Occupational exposure tower site near Guidelines for provisions under specifications. a major and at site Noise and supervision of GCC, boundary/nearest town/village/ hamlet and vibrations TANTRANSCO property substation site

C. Operation EMF uF Close to Yearly ICNIRP; US CPCB approved O&M contractor Will be complied as Stage erected tower National Council laboratory through ECC, per the site near a on Radiation for TANTRANSCO specifications. major EMF. CPCB town/village/ hamlet and standards and substation site IFC Guidelines for Noise and vibrations

4. Soil A. Pre- PH, Sulphate (SO3), Close to One time Technical CPCB approved Turnkey Contractor Relevant quality construction stage Chloride, ORP, water proposed tower specifications laboratory through contract tests are being (The project after Soluble salts EC, site near a provisions under planned. The tests assign to Organic Matter, major supervision of GCC, will be conducted contractor Moisture Content town/village/ hamlet and TANTRANSCO after removal of substation site lockdown due to COVID-19.

B. Construction PH, Sulphate (SO3), Close to under Four times/ Technical CPCB approved Turnkey Contractor Will be complied as Stage Chloride, ORP, water construction year specifications laboratory through contract per the Soluble salts EC, tower site near provisions under specifications. Organic Matter, a major supervision of GCC, Moisture Content town/village/ hamlet and TANTRANSCO substation site

Abbreviations: PM2.5 - Particulate Matter <2.5µm; PM10 - Particulate Matter <10µm 37

SPM- Suspended Particulate Matter EC - Electrical Conductivity DO - Dissolved Oxygen BOD - Biological Oxygen Demand NAAQS - National Ambient Air Quality Standards NWQS - National Water Quality Standards TANTRANSCO –Tamil Nadu Transmission Corporation Limited ORP – Oxidation Reduction Potential CPCB – Central Pollution Control Board, Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, GoI GCC – General Construction Circle of Madurai/Trichy/Coimbatore at TANTRANSCO

Table 10: Availability of labour license

Sl No, Name of the EPC Contractor Description of Substation/Transmission Line Labour license available Yes or No 1 Larsen & Toubro Ltd., India Ottapidaram 400kV Substation Yes 2 Larsen & Toubro Ltd., India 400 kV Transmission Lines associated with Ottapidram substation Yes 3 Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Virudhunagar 765/400 kV AIS Substation Yes Ltd., India 4 Megha Engineering & Infrastructures 400 kV Transmission Lines associated with Virudhunagar Substation Yes Ltd., India 5 Kalpataru Power Transmission Ltd., 765KV Virudhunagar-Coimbatore DC line – Reach-1 Yes India 6 KEC Intl Ltd., India 765KV Virudhunagar-Coimbatore DC line – Reach-2 Yes 7 Transrail Lighting Ltd., India 765KV Virudhunagar-Coimbatore DC line – Reach-3 Yes 8 Transglobal Power Ltd. 230 and 110 kV Transmission Lines associated with Ottapidaram Would be available in Q4 2020 Substation Source: TANTRANSCO 38

4. INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS AND GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM

4.1 Project Management Unit and Project Implementation Unit

22. The Department of Energy, Tamil Nadu has the overall responsibility for ensuring the project implementationon behalf of Government of Tamil Nadu. Tamil Nadu Transmission Corporation Limited (TANTRANSCO), the state-owned transmission utility, serves as the executing agency (EA) and implementing agency (IA) for implementation of the ADB- financed project.The Government of India will channel the ADB loan proceeds to the Government of Tamil Nadu, which will then on-lend those funds to TANTRANSCO. The Government of Tamil Nadu will provide counterpart funds available to TANTRANSCO as equity investments to augment TANTRANSCO‟s capital base.

23. TANTRANSCO has existing Project Management Unit (PMU)/Project Implementation Unit (PIU) for the implementation of the proposed project. The PMU at headquarter consists of a technical team and a financial team. The technical team is headed by Director /Transmission project and supported by Chief Engineers and Superintending Engineers.The financial team is headed by Director/Finance and supported by Chief Financial Controller and Financial Controllers.

24. The execution of project at site level is supported by PIU at Madurai and Coimbatore headed by Chief Engineer Transmission project-II, Trichy. The PIU at Madurai consists of a team headed by Superintending Engineer/GCC/Madurai and supported by Executive Engineer/C/765kV /TP Virudhunagar and Executive Engineer/TLC/Tirunelveli. The PIU at Coimbatore is headed by Superintending Engineer/GCC/Coimbatore and supported by Executive Engineer/TLC/Coimbatore.

25. TANTRANSCO is responsible for ensuring compliance with the loan covenants with regard to environmentalsafeguards. The PMU is responsible for preparation, planning, and monitoring of the implementation of environmental management plan and environment monitoring plan and review of grievance redress on environmental issues during various phases of the project cycle. In addition, the PMU is responsible for preparation and submission of semi-annual environmental monitoring reports to ADB.

26. The PIUs at Madurai and Coimbatore are responsible for supervision of the implementation of environmental management plan, and environment monitoring plan by the EPC contractors; supervision of contractors and their compliance with the EMP; and ensure contractors engage accredited third-party laboratory to test environmental parameters during various phases of project cycle. The PIUs and relevant district level officials are responsible to conduct periodic consultations with the affected persons; and share required data and information for preparation of semi-annual environmental monitoring reports.

4.2 Grievance Redress Committee

27. Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) is an integral and important mechanism for addressing/resolving the concerns and grievances of affected people. The Grievance Redress Committee (GRC) is expected to resolve issues related to environmental concerns, ownership of land, valuation of losses, payment of compensation, eligibility and entitlement etc. The minor grievances related to day-to-day construction related complaints, such as prior notice to harvest crop, restoration of right of way post construction etc., will be sorted

39 and resolved informally by the contractor and field staff of TANTRANSCO through necessary dialogue and these may not require the intervention of GRC.

28. The GRC has been formed by TANTRANSCO in June 2020. The GRC is headed by Chief Engineer/Transmission Projects-II/Trichy and is consisted of four members. The members of the GRC are: Superintending Engineer/Civil-I/Transmission; Chief Financial Controller/TANTRANSCO; Superintending Engineer/GCC Madurai; and Superintending Engineer/GCC Coimbatore.

29. There is no complaint on environmental issues from any project affected persons during this reporting period.

5. CONCLUSION

30. Theland ownership of both Virudhunagar and Ottapidaram substation is with TANTRANSCO. There are no persons living or using the substation land informally and therefore there is no project affected persons. It is expected that the civil foundation work will be started in the next reporting period.Relevant quality tests on environmental parameters (Air, water, noise, soil) are being planned. The tests will be conducted after removal of lockdown due to COVID-19.

31. During this reporting period, the detailed survey by respective contractor is in progress in the 400 kV Transmission lines associated with Ottapidaram substation and 765 kV Transmission lines associated with Virudhunagar Substation. For other transmission lines the detailed survey is expected to be started soon. Once the detailed survey in all the transmission lines are completed and the final alignment is approved by TANTRASCO, the final route length of transmission lines, location details of all towers will be shared.

32. All the EPC contractors except Transglobal Power Ltd.have requisite labour license to undertake the construction activities. The labour license of Transglobal Power Ltd. would be made available in Q4 2020.

33. TANTRASCO has existing PMU/PIU for the implementation of the proposed project. The PMU is responsible for preparation, planning, and monitoring of the implementation of environmental management plan and environment monitoring plan. The PIUs at Madurai and Coimbatore supervise the implementation of environmental management plan and environment monitoring plan by the EPC contractors.

34. The GRC for the project has been formed by TANTRANSCO in June 2020. There is no complaint on environmental issues from any project affected persons.