Kathmandu Valley Water Supply Improvement Project- Additional Financing Loan No: 3255

Environmental Compliance Monitoring Report

Semi-annual Report January 2021 Project No: 34304-043

NEP: Kathmandu Valley Water Supply Improvement Project- Additional Financing Loan No: 3255

Prepared by Kathmandu Valley Water Supply Improvement Project (KVWSIP) for the Government of Nepal and the Asian Development Bank.

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CURRENCY EQUIVALENTS (As of 31st December 2020)

Currency unit – Nepalese rupee (NRs) NRs 1.00 = $ 0.0085

$1.00 = NRs 117.60

Source: Nepal Rastra Bank, Kathmandu

NOTE{S} (i) The fiscal year (FY) of the Government of Nepal and its agencies ends on 15 July. FY before a calendar year denotes the year in which the fiscal year ends, e.g., FY 2018 ends on 16 July 2019. (ii) In this report, "$" refers to US dollars.

ABBREVIATIONS

ADB – Asian Development Bank BDS – Bulk Distribution System CASSC – Community Awareness and Safeguard Support Consultant DMA – District Metering System DNI – Distribution Network Improvement DPD – Deputy Project Director DSC – Design and Supervision Consultants EIA – Environment Impact Assessment EMP – Environmental Management Plan GON – Government of Nepal GRC – Grievance Redress Committee GRM – Grievance Redress Mechanism IEE – Initial Environmental Examination KUKL – Kathmandu Upatyaka Khanepani Limited KVWSIP – Kathmandu Valley Water Supply Improvement Project MOPE – Ministry of Population and Environment MoWS – Ministry of Water Supply MLD – Millions of Liters per Day NAAQS – National Ambient Air Quality Standards OHS – Occupational Health and Safety PD – Project Director PID – Project Implementation Directorate PM – Project Manager PPE – Personnel Protective Equipment WTP – Water Treatment Plant ToR – Terms of Reference

Contents 1. INTRODUCTION 1 1.1. Overall Project Description And Objectives 1 1.2. Environmental Category As Per ADB Safeguard Policy Statement, 2009 1 1.3. Environmental Category Of Each Subproject As Per National Laws And Regulations 2 1.4. Project Safeguards Team 3 Er. Kamal Raj Shrestha 3 1.5. Overall project and sub-project progress and status 4 2. SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS INTO PROJECT CONTRACTUAL ARRANGEMENTS 5 2.1 COMPLIANCE STATUS WITH NATIONAL/STATE/LOCAL STATUTORY ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS 5 2.2 COMPLIANCE STATUS WITH ENVIRONMENTAL LOAN COVENANTS 6 3. COMPLIANCE STATUS WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 10 3.1 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SAFEGUARDS MONITORING (CHECKLIST) RESULTS 20 4. APPROACH AND METHODOLOGY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING OF THE PROJECT 20 4.1 Environmental Monitoring 20 4.1.1 Air Quality 20 4.1.2 Noise Quality 21 4.1.1. Water Quality 22 5. GRIEVANCE REDRESS 25 5.1. Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) 25 5.2 Complaints Received During the Reporting Period 25 6. STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATIONS 26 7. INFORMATION DISCLOSURE 27 8. SUMMARY OF KEY ISSUES AND REMEDIAL ACTIONS 27 9. SUMMARY OF REPORT 27 10. STATUS OF SAFEGUARDS COMPLIANCE FROM PREVIOUS REPORTING PERIOD 27 11. AREA OF FOCUS FOR NEXT REPORTING PERIOD 28 12. APPENDICES 28 ANNEX I: PHOTOGRAPHS 28 ANNEX II: SAMPLE OF GRIEVANCE RECORDS 29 ANNEX III: SAMPLE OF ENVIRONMENTAL SITE INSPECTION REPORT AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS INCLUDING SIGNED MONTHLY ENVIRONMENTAL SITE INSPECTION REPORTS PREPARED BY CONSULTANTS AND/OR CONTRACTORS 33 ANNEX IV: SAMPLE ENVIRONMENTAL SITE INSPECTION CHECKLIST (NEW) 33 ANNEX V: PACKAGE-WISE CONTRACTOR/S’ NODAL PERSONS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SAFEGUARDS 36 annex VI: Third Party Damage 37 annex VII: Sample Copy of Permission for Road Cut 39 annex VIII: Sample Meetings/Workshops Attendance Sheet and MOM 41 ANNEX IX: Sample Letters Issued 46 annex X: Sample Stakeholder Consultation Meeting Minutes 47 annex XI: Sample Daily Temp Record 58 1. Introduction 1.1. Overall Project Description And Objectives The Kathmandu Valley Water Supply Improvement Project (KVWSIP) known as Melamchi Subproject-II has implemented its programs and activities as different components to support ongoing efforts of the Government of Nepal towards improving water supply services and waste water management system in Kathmandu Valley. The project is under implementation since September 2012, aims to create an efficient water distribution system by improving the water supply services of the Kathmandu Valley. Project Implementation Directorate (PID) under Kathmandu Upatyaka Khanepani Ltd. (KUKL) has been executing different projects to improve regular water supply and sewerage management in the project area. The project is mainly working on establishing several layers of distribution network such as Bulk Distribution System (BDS), Distribution Network Improvement (DNI), District Metering Area (DMA) and Service Reservoir Tanks (SRT) and completing previously ongoing projects. The resultant synergy is expected to increase efficiency, greater improvement in service delivery, higher impact on health outcomes and quality of life for inhabitants of the Kathmandu valley. Kathmandu consists of Kathmandu Metropolitan City at its core and its sister cities Lalitpur, Kirtipur, Thimi, and Bhaktapur. The metropolitan city area has 50.67 square kilometers and has a population density of 19,250 persons per km². The city is located at an elevation of approximately 1,400 meters (4,600 ft) in the bowl-shaped Kathmandu Valley. The city has insufficient urban infrastructure facilities: water supply, sewerage and sanitation, drainage, solid waste management, roads, electricity and street lighting. The existing water supply system is managed by Kathmandu Upatyaka Khanepani Limited (KUKL). The water supply system in Kathmandu Valley is dependent partly on ground water and partly on surface water sources. At present, water is drawn from 31 surface sources and 75 deep tube wells located in different parts of the valley. The total water production from these sources put together is about 100 MLD (dry season) to 150 MLD (monsoon). These sources supply water to 21 Water Treatment Plants (WTPs) with a total treatment capacity of 85 MLD.

The additional financing of the Kathmandu Valley Water Supply Improvement Project (the project) ADB Loan 3255 SF will support the ongoing efforts of the Government of Nepal (the government) towards improving the water supply services by developing reliable, equitable and sustainable water supply system in Kathmandu Valley. The project will invest in water treatment plant capacity, bulk water transmission, distribution network improvement and reservoirs in addition to reduction of non-revenue water and improvement of efficiency and service delivery to citizens. The sub-project packages under the ADB Loan-3255 SF are included in this report. The major works under Loan-3255AF are construction of 26 km of Bulk Distribution System (BDS), three Service Reservoir Tanks, approximately 200 km of Distribution Network Improvement (DNI), detailed survey and design of about 200 km of DNI and reinstatement of municipality roads (about 120 km). The total budget under this loan is US$135 million, including ADB portion of US$ 90 million.

1.2. Environmental Category As Per ADB Safeguard Policy Statement, 2009 As per ADB's Safeguard Policy Statement Guideline (2009) and Operations Manual section on Safeguard Policy (OM F1), borrowers/clients are required to submit following monitoring reports for ADB review.

Project Category Frequency of Reports Environment Category A  Semi-annual monitoring reports during project construction 1

Project Category Frequency of Reports  Annual monitoring reports during project operation Environment Category B  Periodic monitoring reports as deemed appropriate Involuntary resettlement category Semi-annual monitoring reports A and B Indigenous people's category A Semi-annual monitoring reports and B Highly complex and sensitive Reporting periodly monitoring reports deemed by ADB

Hence, this Bi-Annual Environmental Monitoring Report is prepared for ADB review and it covers the projects supervised by the Design and Supervision Consultants, DSC-05 for the period of July-December, 2020. ADB's Environment Policy is to consider environmental issues in all aspects of the Bank's operations. ADB requires environmental assessment of all project loans, program loans, sector loans, sector development program loans, financial intermediation loans and private sector investment operations. The nature of the assessment required for a project depends on the significance of its environmental impacts, which are related to the type and location of the project, the sensitivity, scale, nature and magnitude of its potential impacts, and the availability of cost- effective mitigation measures. Projects screened for their expected environmental impacts are assigned to one of the following categories: Category A: Projects that could have significant environmental impacts. An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is required. Category B: Projects that could have some adverse environmental impacts, but of less significance than those for Category A. An Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) is required to determine whether significant impacts warranting an EIA are likely. If an EIA is not needed, the IEE is regarded as the final environmental assessment report. A Category B project may be classified as B-sensitive if it involves environmentally sensitive activities. Such projects require IEEs, but have the same requirements for disclosure and Environmental Management Plans as Category A. Category C: Projects that is unlikely to have adverse environmental impacts. No EIA or IEE is required, although environmental implications are reviewed. Category FI: Projects that involve investments of ADB funds to, or through, financial intermediaries. Kathmandu Valley Water Supply Improvement Project (KVWSIP)/Melamchi Subproject-II is classified as Category B as per ADB's Safeguard Policy Statement 2009 i.e the potential adverse environmental impacts are less in the project, the impacts are site specific and very few are irreversible. Hence, Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) is required. The IEE for the project was done in 2010

1.3. Environmental Category Of Each Subproject As Per National Laws And Regulations

The requirement of Environmental Assessment in Nepal is established by the National Environmental Protection Act (1997) and the procedures are defined in the Environmental Protection Rules (1997); updated on 2077. The Government of Nepal (according to updated EPR 2077) states that connection of new source of supply water to existing water supply system for a 2 population of 50,000-200,000 IEE is required.

Kathmandu Valley Water Supply Improvement Project is a de-facto part of the Melamchi Water Supply Project (MWSP).The MWSP was subjected to an EIA in 2000 and was approved by the then Ministry of Population and Environment (MOPE), GoN. The proposed project does not include any new infrastructure that requires a separate environmental examination. EIA process of 2000 are still valid and only IEE was carried out to supplement the gaps for the unanticipated environmental problems.

An Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) was done to examine the proposed infrastructure components for the year 2012-2016 to ensure that it will not damage the environment and provide guidance for planning, construction and operation. In environmental assessment, potential environmental impacts are identified, their significance assessed and strategies devised to avoid those impacts or reduce them to the acceptable level. The strategies called mitigation measures are carried forward into Environmental Management Plan (EMP).

1.4. Project Safeguards Team

Table 1: Project Safeguard Team

Designation Contact Name /Office Email Address Number Roles 1. PID Er. Kamal Raj Overall guidance and direction to Shrestha PD [email protected] the team. Over all guidance and direction to Er. Ujjwal Prajapati DPD [email protected] 9841358590 the team. Er. Rabindra Over all guidance and direction to Pokhrel DPD [email protected] 9851194804 the team. Er. Lokendra Over all guidance and direction to Prasad Yadav PM [email protected] 9852820774 the team. 2. Safeguard Unit ESSS compliance and enforcement, meetings with consultants and contractor's Er. Laxmi Pant [email protected] ESSS teams, guidance and Safeguard Unit Chief om 9851233233 direction to the teams. Review the ESSS reports, site monitoring, suggest DPD for Er. Prajan Hada Engineer [email protected] necessary improvement. Bidhya Bhandari Sociologist [email protected] 9848038445 Looks after social safeguards Sociologist Pramila Adhikari (KUKL) [email protected] 9843691222 Looks after social safeguards Looks after environmental Stuti Shakya Environmentalist [email protected] 9842587514 safeguards Site inspection and instruct to contractors, prepare Environmental environmental monitoring check Pushpa Koirala Expert [email protected] 9849864004 list and report writing Site inspection and instruct to rooja.bajracharya@gmail contractors, prepare OHS check Rooja Bajracharya OHS Expert .com 9802001715 list and report writing 3. Consultants Environment Site inspection, prepare env. Support smritisharma013@gmail. monitoring check list and report Smriti Sharma Specialist/DSC05 com 9841427813 writing 3

[email protected] grievances handling, safeguards Ram Satyal Social Expert m 9851151405 compliance and report writing grievances handling, public Resettlement [email protected] awareness, safeguards Ram Krishna Giri Expert/CASSC m 9841292794 compliance and report writing

1.5. Overall project and sub-project progress and status The project area under ADB Loan No-3255 lies in DNI-7a, Integration-Disintegration Package and BDS-4 and Municipal Roads. The status of the project progress is presented in table 2.

Description of Subprojects (Package-Wise) and Status of Implementation (Preliminary, Detailed Design, On-Going Construction, Completed, and/or O&M Stage)

Table 2: Package Wise Physical Progress

Pipeline Works

Progress till this month in Contract No Contract No Progress till this month in % %

KUKL/DNI/01/07A KUKL/BDS-SRT/01/04 82.91 85.98 (DNI 7A) (BDS 4) KUKL/DNI/W02/23 59.66

Service Reservoir Tank (SRT)

Contract No Progress till this month in % KUKL/BDS-SRT/01/04 71.1 (BDS 4)

Household Connection

Contract No Progress till this month in % KUKL/DNI/01/07A 34.5 (DNI 7A) Road Reinstatement

Municipal Roads 47.02

2. Summary of Environmental Requirements into Project Contractual Arrangements

2.1 Compliance Status with National/State/Local Statutory Environmental Requirements1

Table 3: Package wise Environmental Compliance

Package Subproject Statutory Status of Validity if Action Specific No. Name Environmental Compliance obtained Required Conditions Requirements2 3 that will require environmental monitoring as per Environment Clearance, Consent/Permi t to Establish4

BDS-4 Kathmandu Approved IEE, Not required Not Not NP, WP, AP Valley Water no forest area. required required monitoring are Supply Heritage area mandatory. Improvement clearance Forest Project-2 received. clearance not (KVWSIP-2) required. Project comes in urban area. Archaeological area clearance received.

DNI-7A KVWSIP-2 " Not required Not Not " required required Integration- KVWSIP-2 Disintegrati " Not required Not Not " on Package required required

Reinstatem KVWSIP-2 " Not required Not Not " ent of required required Municipal Road-1

1 All statutory clearance/s, no-objection certificates, permit/s, etc. should be obtained prior to award of contract/s. Attach as appendix all clearance obtained during the reporting period. If already reported, specify in the “remarks” column. 2 Specify (environmental clearance? Permit/consent to establish? Forest clearance? Etc.) 3 Specify if obtained, submitted and awaiting approval, application not yet submitted 4Example: Environmental Clearance requires ambient air quality monitoring; Forest Clearance/Tree-cutting Permit requires 2 trees for every tree, etc. 5

2.2 Compliance Status with Environmental Loan Covenants

Table 4: Status of Environmental Loan Covenants

Implementation Arrangements Reference Status Being complied. Particular attention was provided during July-December, 2020 to the inclusion of special OHS and EMP measures related to the EA to ensure the preparation, commissioning activities, e.g. flushing of BDS design, construction, lines, cleaning & disinfection of SRTs, flushing of implementation, operation and DNI pipelines after leakage tests in sub-DMAs. decommissioning of the project, Same for the overall Water Distribution Plan in and all subproject facilities comply - Contractor`s view of Melamchi water availability e.g. additional with; (i) all applicable laws and Completion Work measures being planned for emergency or back-up regulations of the Borrower and Plan chlorination of bulk water from Melamchi shall the the State relating to environment, - Overall gas chlorine system at both Sundarijal Plants not health, safety; (ii) the Commissioning Plan be operational in future (e.g. shortage of imported Environmental Safeguards;(iii) - Melamchi Water gas chlorine drums from India). Additional EARF; and (iv) all measures and Distribution Plan, Q4, measures were considered for implementing requirements set forth in the 2020 several interconnections between existing and new respective IEE and EMP, and any DNI distribution systems in view of transferring corrective or preventative actions upcoming Melamchi water from the BDS to the set forth in a Safeguards existing network system and customers of KUKL. Monitoring Report. Responsibilities of contractors versus water quality monitoring during the 3 m. trial run period (for BDS contracts) and 1-month temporary water services (for DNI contract) are also being worked out.

EA to ensure all bidding documents and contracts for Works contain provisions that require contractors to: Comply with Being complied, monitoring reports are regularly the measures and requirements submitted. relevant to the contractor set forth in the IEE and EMP; and any corrective or preventive actions set out in a Safeguards Monitoring Report

Partially complied. Currently using PS in old EA to ensure all bidding contract i.e. BDS 4 and dedicated budget documents and contracts for included in new contract i.e. DNI 7A and other Works contain provisions that upcoming contracts. Same for above recently require contractors to: - make updated tender documents for new packages available a budget for all such which all contain special provisions in the Bills of environmental measures. Quantities/Price Schedules

Partially complied. DSC, CASSC and Safeguard Unit jointly assess some situation and inform EA to ensure all bidding accordingly via letter or report. documents and contracts for - Contractor`s notices

Works contain provisions that - Contractor`s monthly Partially not complied. Several Contractors did require contractors to:- provide reports not inform DSC-5, CASSC or SU when the EA with a written notice of any - Inspection records by unanticipated impacts happened, e.g. overflow of unanticipated environmental DSC-5 SRTs during flushing of BDS lines, several large impacts that arise during leakages on pipelines during same exercise construction, implementation or which created hazards, some slope protection operation of the project that were problem at Katunje SRT due to poorly executed not considered in the IEE and in piling works (BDS-4), poorly reinstatement roads the EMP. creating in comfort to road users (DNI-7A, Integration/disintegration contract, etc.).

EA to ensure all bidding documents and contracts for Partially complied. Several Contractors incl. BDS- Works contain provisions that - Contractor`s notices 4 and DNI-7A did not inform on road conditions require contractors to:- - Contractor`s monthly and did not submit road survey report containing adequately record the condition of reports assessment of roads conditions, land and utilities roads, agricultural land and other - Inspection records by before start of works, incl. for pipe laying works infrastructure prior to starting to DSC-5 and for road reinstatement works. transport materials and construction.

EA to ensure all bidding documents and contracts for Partially complied. Several Contractors incl. BDS- Works contain provisions that - Contractor`s notices 4 and DNI-7A did not inform on road conditions require contractors to:- fully - Contractor`s monthly and did not reinstate roads on time creating reinstate pathways, other local reports hazards for pedestrians and road users. Also infrastructure, and agricultural land - Inspection records by several case of non-compliance reported during to at least their pre-project DSC-5 Jan-June at pipe laying sites or testing sites of condition upon the completion of integration/disintegration contract construction.

The Borrower shall ensure or cause the EA to submit semi- annual Safeguards Monitoring Being Complied. Regular Semi-annual reports are Reports to ADB and disclose - Semi-annual reports being submitted to ADB and uploaded in PID relevant information from such website. reports to affected persons promptly upon submission

The Borrower shall ensure or cause the EA to ensure that if any unanticipated environmental and/or social risks and impacts arise during construction, - Minutes of meetings implementation or operation of the with Contractors and Complied/updating during workshops and Project that were not considered in PID/SU & CASSC meetings the IEE, the EMP, the RP or the - Workshop reports. IPP as applicable, promptly inform ADB of the occurrence of such risks or impacts, with detailed description of the event and proposed corrective action plan

Being complied and continuously pushing The Borrower shall ensure or Contractors to comply with EMP, IEE and RP cause the EA to report any breach provisions and to minimize shortcomings. Urgent of compliance with the measures - Notices by DSC-5 measures to reinforce shoring works at Katunje and requirements set forth in the and PID/SU SRT (BDS-4) is an example set forth for EMP, the RP or the IPP promptly measures not originally contained in the after becoming aware of the Contractor`s site-specific EMP (since this was an breach. additional work).

In the carrying out of the Project and operation of the Project facilities, KVWSMB, MWSDB and (LA) Article-II, Section KUKL shall perform all obligations Being complied 2.01, (b) set forth in the Loan Agreement to the extent that they are applicable to KVWSMB, MWSDB and KUKL.

KVWSMB, MWSDB and KUKL shall make available, promptly as needed, and on terms and conditions acceptable to ADB, the (LA) Article-II, Section Being complied funds, facilities, services, land and 2.02 other resources as required, in addition to the proceeds of the Loan, for the carrying out of the Project.

Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, KVWSMB, MWSDB and KUKL shall furnish to ADB periodic reports on the execution of the Project and on the operation and management of the Project facilities. Such reports shall be submitted in such form Being complied. and in such detail and within such a period as ADB shall reasonably (LA) Article-II Section Regular Monthly, Reporting periodically (e.g. request, and shall 2.08. (b) Quarterly Progress Reports, Semi-annual indicate, among other things, Reports) are being submitted to ADB. progress made and problems encountered during the period under review, steps taken or proposed to be taken to remedy these problems, and proposed program of activities and expected progress during the following period.

Promptly after physical completion of the Project, but in any event not later than 3 months thereafter or such later date as ADB may agree for this purpose, KVWSMB, MWSDB and KUKL shall prepare and furnish to ADB a report, in such form and in such Being complied. detail as ADB shall reasonably (LA) Article-II Section request, on the execution and 2.08. (c) PCR, status reporting of each component and initial operation of the Project, activities are prepared after physical completion. including its cost, the performance by KVWSMB, MWSDB and KUKL of their obligations under this Project Agreement and the accomplishment of the purposes of the Loan.

KVWSMB, MWSDB and KUKL shall enable ADB's (LA) Article-II, Section representatives to inspect the 2.10. Being complied Project, the Goods and Works and any relevant records and documents.

3. Compliance Status with the Environmental Management Plan

Contractors have prepared and submitted their EMPs immediately after the award of contract. However, they are also entitled to follow the project's IEE and EMP. The overall EMP compliance status is presented in table 5 and summary of environment monitoring is presented in table 6

Table 5: Package-wise Overall EMP Compliance Status

Status of Implementation Action Proposed and EMP/Part of Contract EMP Being (Excellent/ Satisfactory/ No. Sub-Project Name Additional Measures Documents (Y/N) Implemented (Y/N) Partially Satisfactory/ Below Required Satisfactory) Partially Satisfactory. Several shortcomings notified to Contractor for slope protection Enforcement of compliance to Yes, with some works at excavation site of the contractor is essential. 1 BDS-4 Y notification of non- Katunje SRT, for damaged pipe Retention of costs in IPC-13 for compliances protection walls at Manhora, for non-compliances poor road reinstatement works after pipe laying (Katunje), etc. Partially Satisfactory. Several shortcomings notified to Enforcement of compliance to Yes, with some Contractor for poor barricading of the contractor is essential. 2 DNI-7A Y notification of non- some sites, generally poor Deduction of costs in IPC-18 compliances reinstatements (all sites), and (1%) for non-compliances other non-compliances Integration-Disintegration Y Partially Satisfactory. Several Package shortcomings notified to Yes, with some Contractor for poor barricading of Enforcement of compliance to 3 notification of non- some sites, generally poor the contractor is essential. compliances reinstatements (all sites), and other non-compliances Yes (limited work Reinstatement of Municipal 4 Y during Jan-June Satisfactory Not necessary roads 2006)

Table 6: Summary of Environmental Monitoring Activities (for the Reporting Period)

Not required because of the - - - - construction phase

Pre-Construction Phase

Not required because of the construction phase - - - - -

Construction Phase Physical  No any quarrying/mining  Quarrying/mining activities in activities. Disposal of over-excavated material river/streams for extraction of  Visual at Katunje was disposed construction materials shall not be done Inspection of safety far away from any  Work sites  Frequently 1.Change in so as to change the river cross sections the sites river/streams Hydrology and and longitudinal profiles.

Morphology of Smriti Irrigation canals not streams and rivers  Ensure that irrigation canals are not  Sharma blocked due to blocked due to construction activities. construction. Works at Ensure that existing flows of stone  Visual Hanumante river  Work sites  Frequently spouts are not disturbed due to Inspection of crossing was carried construction activities. the sites out in low flow season

before monsoon

Name of Parameters Monitored Person Date of Impacts (List from (As a minimum those Method of Location of Who Mitigation Measures (List from IEE) Monitoring IEE) identified in the IEE Monitoring Monitoring Conducted Conducted should be monitored) the Monitoring 1a. spoil disposal at designated and 1a. Temporary Shifting, stabilized sites; excavated areas‟ Excess spoil are backfill to be compacted; avoid work disposed in the during the rainy season as much as designated area, possible; mulching to stabilize Backfill compacted, exposed areas; use bioengineering Work stopped in rainy Visual techniques (e.g. re-vegetating areas season. Material Inspection of Work sites promptly); provide channels and excavated from pipeline the sites Frequently ditches for post-construction flows; sites were disposed lining of steep channels and slopes immediacy after the (e.g. use of jute matting); prevent off- works. For Katunje site sediment transport using SRT, excess material settlement ponds, silt fences. was disposed in agreed location.

1b. Use of settling basins at reservoir 1b. Some drains sites; use of straw for filtering of small damaged during pipe 2. Soil erosion and Smriti discharges; routine inspection and laying works were slope instability Sharma monitoring of larger discharges to reconstructed. water courses. Drainages were also Monitoring implemented at Tigeni Checklists SRT 1c. Use of temporary bunds; use of 1c. For Katunje SRT catchment basins below steep slope protection was reservoir sites. made with additional geotextile to prevent landslide during monsoon season

1d. Construction to be done in the dry 1d. River diversion for Visual Frequently season only; use of river diversions Hanumante river Inspection of Work sites with bundings; pile driving and crossing was done the sites foundations at pipe bridge sites to be appropriately. bunded off from river.

1e. Local wells and springs to be 1e.Some earth works to bunded from temporary spoil dumps; diver run-off water from

Name of Parameters Monitored Person Date of Impacts (List from (As a minimum those Method of Location of Who Mitigation Measures (List from IEE) Monitoring IEE) identified in the IEE Monitoring Monitoring Conducted Conducted should be monitored) the Monitoring local wells and spring fed spouts or upstream area of kuwas to be monitored particularly Katunje SRT were downhill of reservoir excavations plus carried out. Despite use temporary supply provided if flow is of shoring, geotextile affected; permeable base and side membrane and earth backfill required at deeply excavated works to diver run-off, reservoir sites or an alternate source SRT sites was filled and of drinking water provided at the created hazards (risk of existing location landfill). Existing springs

or source of water had no impact (run-off water only) Avoid camping facilities within the Drinking water drainage area. provided from Jars

Provide designated areas with collection Interactions with bins for wastes. the workers and

site inspection Provide toilet facilities and prohibit open Check lists and defecation in open areas. Water Pollution Toilet facilities visual

General Health of inspections. At all camps Storage of construction aggregates, the workers and Frequent site Smriti hazardous, and toxic materials in safe Interactions with worksites. inspection Sharma areas and proper disposal of chemical Labor camp standards the workers containers, packaging materials, plastic prepared by PID bags etc. distributed to

Contractors and Prohibit washing of vehicles next to orientation provided to rivers and streams. Safety Officers and

Contractor`s staff for Provide training to workforce on safe their application handling of toxic materials and OHS

measures during construction.

inspection at the Routine monitoring of dust (TSP). No monitoring of TSP At all camps Effect In Air Quality work sites by the contractor. and Frequent site Smriti

Limit vehicle speed. worksites. inspection Sharma Vehicle Cover of stockpiles by inspection tag at See that vehicles comply with the the plastic sheets. sites National Vehicle Mass Emission Standards, 2056 BS. Regular Maintenance of vehicles maintenance of vehicles. done.

Provide proper ventilation in confined working areas.

 Monitoring of noise levels regularly at site.

 Fit mufflers in vehicles to control  Speed limit. noise. Frequent site  Horn is legally  Check lists inspection  Limit the speed s of vehicles. banned. and visual

inspections. At all camps Smriti

5. Noise Level and  Ban the use of power horns in No crushing plant and Sharma  vibration worksites. vehicles. near the vicinity. Interactions  with the

workers  Regular maintenance of equipment  No updated

monitoring report on  Prohibit the operation of crushing noise level plants and construction vehicles between 7 PM to 6 AM.  Compensate the damages caused by vibrations.

Frequent site Store all materials, toxic, non-toxic and hazardousStored in materials the safe in Check lists and inspection safe place (warehouse). designated place. visual At all camps Smriti inspections. 6. Solid Waste and Sharma Collect, segregate and dispose waste at Sends the wastes Problem worksites. designated areas through the trucks for Interactions with

the stuck at the the workers

designated locations.

Biological

Environment LPG gas is used for Prohibit the use of fuel wood and timber cooking purpose. Hence collection. no trees cut for Prohibit illegal collection of NTFPs and firewood. trade. Visual RamFrequent site inspection Provide LPG/kerosene to workforce. NTFP non-applicable. Inspection. At all camps Satyal, Stockpile the felled trees and take Pipe laying work has and Frequent site Vegetation clearance permission from concerned authority for been done along the worksites. inspection Smriti its use road as there is no Sharma, Plant and rear tree saplings at the rate of forest area affected by CASSC 25 saplings for each felled tree. the project. No trees Persons felled.

Planting of saplings is non-applicable. Socio-economic

1. Compensation  Avoid involuntary displacement. Provide  No one is displaced. to affected employment opportunity to the affected  GRM is At all camps Frequent site Ram Satyal people people. used. and inspection CASSC  No effect worksites. persons Provide all possible assistance to the  Check lists.  displaced people until they are settled.  This is not applicable in this period.

 Temporary sites should be restored to natural or stable conditions as per agreement with land owner. Exposed areas of temporary sites planted with endemic vegetation. Proponent report in writing that temporary areas have been vacated and restored to pre- project conditions before acceptance of the works

 GRM is used.

 Most pipe laying work completed  Compensate or reinstate/relocate Ram 2. Reinstatement of hence no any community assets that are disturbed Frequent site Satyal, damaged utilities At all and such as irrigation canals, electricity  Damaged utilities. inspection infrastructures and damaged by our worksites. poles, telephone lines, drinking water  Utilities Shifting CASSC services contractor. pipes, sewerage lines, roads, etc. to Rather third persons the satisfaction of the people. party damage claims are made by the contractors  Third party damage

 Prohibit gambling and alcohol Ram 3. Crime and consumption in camp sites.  Meeting and Frequent site Satyal, community stress At all and discussions inspection  Instruct the outside workforce to respect  No case is found. worksites. with locals. CASSC the local cultures, traditions, rights etc. Provide security in camps. persons   Provide regular health checkups, proper sanitation and hygiene, training in community health and  Medical safety, OHS measures, health care, reports and control of epidemic diseases to submitted by  Health checkups. 4 Health and the workforce. contractors. Smriti  Training to workforce. At all camps Frequent site hygiene  Launch awareness programs  Interactions Sharma,  Awareness programs and inspection concerning human trafficking and the with the CASSC are launched. worksites. possibility of spread of STDs and workers persons  FABs, fire extinguishers HIV/AIDS using brochures, posters,  Visual and signboards. inspection  Make available first aid kits, ambulance and fire extinguishers in camp sites.

a. Protect archaeological and cultural heritage sites  Meeting In case of relocation, consult local and community  Protection of heritage discussions b. informs the Chief District Officer sites in presence of especially who has to report the findings in archaeological All heritage for Kiritpur Frequent site 5. Archaeological and writing to the Department of personnel and local sites where CASSC pipeline inspection cultural heritage sites Archaeology within 35 days, people. work is persons sites (BDS- according to the Ancient  Only manual work is streamlined. 4) Monuments Protection Act, 1956 permitted.

and Rules, 1989.  No works in Site c. Use manual labour for digging archaeological area  inspection. trenches and avoid heavy equipment

demolished. inspection. condition

 Site inspection and check  Traffic police are lists. informed before the  Develop a traffic plan to minimize traffic construction activities.  Road cutting flow interference from construction permission  Communities are activities. has been informed. Significant  Advance local public notification of obtained with restrictions were Construction activities, schedule, relevant imposed by Katunje routing, and affected areas departments communities (to including road closures via VDCs. along with prevent movement of  Erect signage in Nepali and English support from Contractor`s languages. PID to obtain All heritage trucksto/from Katunje) Frequent site 7. Traffic  Use of steel plates or other temporary those sites where CASSC  Signage erected at all inspection Management work is persons across trench facilities in key areas permission work sites. such as foot trails or livestock routes; (see Annex streamlined.  Steel plates placed arrange for pedestrian access and VII) across the trench. sidewalks and parking areas.  Road  Nigh time work is  Arrange for night-time construction for reinstatement continued in activities permission congested/heavy traffic In congested/ heavy day-time traffic were obtained area. Night work was areas. with relevant however prevented by  Undertake trench closure and facilitate departmentsal Katunje Communities rehabilitation as quickly as feasible. ong with living around the SRT support from site PID to obtain those permission Operational Phase

 Regular inspection of pipes for leakage and maintenance; implement a leak detection and repair program.

 Discharge flush water into municipal That flush water is Visual Pipe flushing storm water drain; Minimize erosion of discharged into the - - - operation erosion-prone areas. storm water drain and does not cause erosion.

Visual Safety inspection Number of trainings Officers of training and Health and safety Provide trainings to workers on OHS given - - all

other OHS OHS documents Packages activities'

reports

3.1 Environmental and Safeguards Monitoring (Checklist) Results

Following are the monitoring done Pre- COVID-19 Nationwide Lockdown

1.2 1 0.8

0.6 July 0.4 August 0.2 September 0 October December

Figure 3.1.1: Safeguards Monitoring of DNI 7

Figure 3.1.1 depicts that contractor's performance is partially satisfactory in regards to all of the new checklist criteria. In terms of managing safely i.e. risk assessments has been conducted, a policy has been made, permits are issued whenever necessary and incident investigation done however DNI 7A’s performance in managing safely was lower in February compared to January. Similarly, in terms of facilities it is observed that contractor’s performance is improved from January, the contractor had drinking water facility, PPEs worn by all workers however first aid box is poorly and temporary shifting is lacking at many sites. The occupational health and safety in this reporting period was least satisfactory, performance decreasing from January. This is because of poor temporary shifting i.e. housekeeping, similarly lack of double insulation of wires, toolbox talk given once a week rather than daily. It was also observed that community safety had the satisfactory performance with signage boards being available at all sites and excavated area being barricaded. Traffic management is mostly applicable for pipeline sites only and had best compliance. The recording system was also least satisfactory in this reporting period

4. Approach and Methodology for Environmental Monitoring of the Project

4.1 Environmental Monitoring

4.1.1 Air Quality

Ambient air in the project surroundings are not only impacted by the project construction activities but also it is being impacted by the other stakes also. Main causes of the air pollution are heavy traffic, various construction activities by the stakeholders and existing road conditions.

In this period none of the two contractors monitored the ambient air condition of the construction sites. The contractors are unwilling to conduct air quality test because of its expensive cost. The contractors are instructed to temporarily shift excavated materials, sprinkle water and cover all construction materials and excavated soils with plastic cover or green nets.

Table 7: National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS or) and ambient air monitored

Locations TSPM µg/m3 PM10 µg/m3 Date/Time Remarks

NAAQS (Limits for 24 hrs 230 120 - - averaging time) BDS-4 NA NA NA NA DNI-7A NA NA NA NA Integration-Disintegration NA NA NA NA Package Tube well drilling and NA NA NA NA development NA: Not available The water sprinkling is the method to suppress the air dusts in the construction sites. The suppression of dusts is being done by the contractors by sprinkling the water three to four times a day. This has helped to decrease the air pollution in the surrounding. 4.1.2 Noise Quality

During the construction of any developmental project, activities like drilling and vehicular movement, power tool operation may generate unacceptable noise levels that may seriously deteriorate the environment and may cause detrimental impacts on human beings and other ecological components. Kathmandu valley is considered as the Urban Residential Area as per the National Ambient Sound Quality Standards the sound level is to maintained 55 dB(A) for the day time and 50 dB(A) in the night time which is mentioned in Table 8. Table 8: National Ambient Sound Quality Standards of Nepal-2012

Noise Level dB(A) S.N. Area Day time Night time 1 Industrial Area 75 70 2 Commercial Area 65 55 3 Urban Residential Area 55 50 4 Rural Residential Area 45 40 5 Mixed Residential Area 63 55 6 Peace Area 50 40 In any work site Sound level is measured by using precise decibel sound meter. In this reporting period none of the contract packages monitored the noise level of their site. Table 9: Noise monitoring status construction sites in 2019 (July-December)

Sites/Contract Integration- DNI-7A BDS-4 Disintegration Municipal Roads No. Months Package January Available NA NA NA February NA NA NA NA March NA NA NA NA April NA NA NA NA

May NA NA NA NA June NA NA NA NA

4.1.1. Water Quality Water is one of the most important components of the environment and can deteriorate through various anthropogenic activities. Therefore, it is necessary to utilize manifold evaluation of water quality characteristics in order to develop a total evaluation of existing water quality as well as micro scale changes that result from project activities in the water bodies. As per the EMP, the contractors are required to test the drinking water used by labors. This reporting period none of the contractors tested the quality of drinking water. 4.1.2. Environmental Parameters Monitored: NP, WP, AP need to be monitored at the construction sites by the contractors as per the IEE of the project. No monitoring was carried out by the contractors on any sites during this period. DSC had suggested a third party monitoring from a certified company for regular environmental monitoring and also recommended the company. None of the contract packages tested the quality of drinking water in this reporting period

Table 10: Air Quality Results Parameters (Government Standards) Site No. Date/Time Site Location PM10 µg/m3 SO2 NO2 µg/m3 µg/m3 All sites 120 50 40 Parameters (Monitoring Results) Site No. Date/Time Site Location PM10 µg/m3 SO2 NO2 µg/m3 µg/m3 DNI-7A NA NA NA NA NA BDS-4 NA NA NA NA NA Integration- NA NA NA NA NA Disintegration Package Reinstatement of NA NA NA NA NA Municipal road Note: Air pollution monitoring is not done by any of the contractors.

Table 11: Drinking Water Quality Results Parameters Units WHO GV NDWQS DNI-7A BDS 4 Integration- Disintegration Package Physical Color Hazen 15 5(15) NA NA NA Turbidity NTU 5 5 (10) NA NA NA Total Dissolved mg/l 1000 1000 NA NA NA Solids Conductivity µS/cm - 1500 NA NA NA Taste TFN - Not Objectionable NA NA NA Odor TON - Not Objectionable NA NA NA pH - 6.5 - 8.5 6.5-8.5* NA NA NA

Parameters Units WHO GV NDWQS DNI-7A BDS 4 Integration- Disintegration Package Chemical Total Hardness mg/l as 500 500 NA NA NA CaCO3 Calcium mg/l - 200 NA NA NA Chloride mg/l 250 250 NA NA NA Ammonia mg/l 1.5 1.5 NA NA NA Magnesium mg/l 200 NA NA NA Iron mg/l 0.3 0.3 (3) NA NA NA Arsenic mg/l 0.01 0.05 NA NA NA Copper mg/l 2 1 NA NA NA Nitrate mg/l 50 50 NA NA NA Aluminum mg/l - 0.2 NA NA NA Cyanide mg/l - - NA NA NA Mercury mg/l 0.001 0.001 NA NA NA Cadmium mg/l 0.003 0.003 NA NA NA Lead mg/l 0.01 0.01 NA NA NA Free Residual mg/l 0.5 0.1-0.2* NA NA NA Chlorine Chromium mg/l 0.05 0.05 NA NA NA Sulfate mg/l - 250 NA NA NA Manganese mg/l 0.4 0.2 NA NA NA Zinc mg/l - 3 NA NA NA Fluoride mg/l 1.5 0.5-1.5* NA NA NA Residual Chlorine mg/l 0.1-0.2 NA NA NA Total Coli forms CFU/ 100ml Nil Nil NA NA NA E. Coli CFU/ 100ml Nil Nil NA NA NA

Table 12: Noise Quality Results LA (dBA) (Government Standard) Site No. Date of Testing Site Location eq Day Time Night Time 70 50 Date of Testing/ LAeq (dBA) (Monitoring Results) Site No. Site Location Time Day Time Night Time July-December All Packages NA NA NA NA

Other safeguards related activities conducted during this Period There are several other activities done during this period. These are briefly described as below:

 COVID 19 SOP Review: In this reporting period COVID 19 SOPs by all contractors were reviewed.

 Automated Safeguard Monitoring: In this reporting period automated safeguard monitoring system was implemented and from now on PID and DSC will be scoring the contractors' performance in the system.

 Reporting Periodically Progress Reports: 3rd and 4th QPRs of both Loan 3255 was submitted.

 ToR for IEE: In this reporting period ToR for IEE of new packages i.e. DNI 8, 9 and 10 were prepared

 COVID-19 additional costs: Additional costs for COVID 19 SOP compliance were prepared and updated in VOs of DNI 4.

 Temperature Record: Daily temperature record of all contract packages reviewed.

 COVID-19 Committee: A committee is formed at PID level to deal with the issues of COVID-19. The committee is named as “Safe Construction work Operation committee during COVID 19” and includes members as listed below S.N Designation/Office Name Email Address 1. Chief, Safeguard Unit Laxmi Pant [email protected] PID - Member Secretary 2. Deputy Project Director - Ujjwol Prajapati [email protected] Coordinator 3. Project Manager, Loan Surat Bam [email protected] 3000- Member 4. Project Manager, Loan Lokendra Prasad [email protected] 2776/3255- Member Yadav 5. OHS Expert, CASSC - Roojaa Darshan rooja.bajracharya@gmail. com Invitee Member Bajracharya

 Meetings: Following meetings conducted during this reporting period  July 7, 2020: Meeting amongst ADB, PID, DSC and Contractors (all) regarding the fatal accident (attached in annex)  July, 10, 2020: Pre bid meeting for new contract packages  July, 20, 2020: Virtual orientation on COVID-19 contract issues  August 6, 2020: Meeting amongst PID and DSC regarding COVID-19 SOP preparation and its approval. In the meeting it was also decided that since contractors are claiming for additional cost for all expenses used in COVID-19 mitigation, cost estimation shall be prepared by DSC.  September 1: Virtual meeting with ADB, DSCs and CASSC regarding preparation of Safeguards manual.  September 14: Update of Environmental Safeguards Review Meeting (Attached in annex)  September 23: Meeting amongst PID, DSCs and CASSC on Safe Construction work Operation committee during COVID 19.  September 25: Virtual meeting with ADB, DSCs and CASSC regarding preparation of Safeguards manual.  October 6: Meeting with Safeguard chief regarding preparation of COVID 19 cost estimation  October 15: Virtual meeting with ADB regarding preparation of safeguards manual.  November 9: Joint meeting with contractor, PID and DSC regarding their progress

 November 11 and 12: Kickoff meeting with new contract packages

5. Grievance Redress PID/KUKL is responsible for handling the issues/ complains/ problems raised by the local people, land owners regarding the loss or disturbance on livelihood, health, water, sanitation and other types of utilities during the construction period. For this, Community Awareness and Safeguard Support Consultant (CASSC) is assisting PID/KUKL in handling those grievances. At this stage, PID/CASSC is handling those issues at the construction site regularly as per ADB’s Safeguard Policy and Government of Nepal’s safeguards frameworks. A Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) has been established in different level to address and provided orientation to receive, evaluate and facilitate to resolve the grievances of the affected people/family, concerned community. The GRM examines grievances about losses, compensation, social and environmental safeguard issues at local level and forwards the cases to different levels, if not resolved locally. The GRM aims to provide a trustable environment to address affected people’s concerns.

5.1. Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) There are four levels of GRM. If they are not redressed in the first level of GRM, it will follow the subsequent levels. If it is not redressed in the fourth level too the case goes to the court and court's verdict will be final. It follows the path as mentioned Schematic Diagram of Grievance Redress Mechanism in the Fig 5.1

Grievance Redress st 1 Level Grievances Contractor/ DSC-5/CASSC/ KUKL Branch Office

If not redressed 1-3 days

nd Safeguard Unit/DSC-5/CASSC Grievance Redress 2 Level Grievances

7 Days If not redressed

3rd Level Grievances PD/Grievance Redress Committee Grievance Redress

15 days If not redressed

Higher Authority DAO/ 4th Level Grievances Ministry/Court

Figure-5.1: Schematic Diagram of Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) 5.2 Complaints Received During the Reporting Period

In PID office, for 2nd level grievances resolution, Grievance Redress Unit has been formed in the leadership of En. Prajan Hada,. If resolution is not achieved in the 1st level grievances, then this unit in consultation with safety as well as environmental experts and associates of the DSC05

and CASSC come to the amicable conclusion in 7 days for any non-resolved issue to be redressed. If that resolution is not acceptable to any grievance then it goes to 3rd level grievances. PD/Grievances Redress Committee (GRC) shall look the case and gives the resolution within 15 days. GRC has been formed in the leadership of DPD (PID), one engineer (PID), safeguard and environmental specialists (CASSC), environmental expert (DSC05) and environmental officer (DSC05). In the case of non-acceptance of the resolution, the case goes to the fourth level. Ultimately, court's verdict is the final.

Table 13: Categorize Grievances Record January-June, 2020

Type of Grievances No of Grievances No of Grievances SN received resolved 1. Land Acquisition related 2. Structural Damage 3. Tree/Crops Compensation - 4. Maintenance/Reinstatement of Road 4 - 5. Dumping of Construction Materials - - 6. Demand of Additional Structure - - 7. Livelihood Disturbance & Claims - - 8. Claim Due to Lack of Information/House 80 - Connection Missing 9. Maintenance of utility 22 7 10 Others - - Total 106 7

In total 106 grievances were registered in this period from Project Loan no: 2776 and 3255 and 7 had been resolved. Remaining is in the process of resolution. Most of the complaints have been settled instantly in case of first and second level of grievances. Most of the grievances are related to household connection and reinstatement of damaged public utilities. The complaints yet to be resolved are regarding missing household connections. 6. Stakeholder Consultations Community meetings, consultations and visits are primary tools to disseminate relevant messages and information at the grassroots. They help establish good relations with people. These engagements also provide a good platform to discuss, interact and make consensus among the Client, Consultant, Contractor and the Community about the project. In this reporting period 5 consultative meeting were held with community and stakeholders. The detail of public consultation is presented Table 14.

Table 14: Public Consultation July-December, 2020

Month No. of Location Participants attended Topic/issues Information/Actions Participants discussed August 5, Male: 9 BDS-1 Representatives of  Construction of Construction of 2020 Female: 0 Budhanilkantha PID,DSC-5, CASSC, retaining wall for retaining wall for land Municipality contractor and local land slide control at slide control at near of ward no.7, people near of settlement settlement due to pipe Bansbari laying works.

August 11, Male: 7 BDS-1 Representatives of  Awareness Conducted awareness 2020 Female: 2 Budhanilkantha PID,DSC-5, CASSC, training training program for site Municipality contractor and labours supervisor and labour ward no.7, on safety COVID 19 Bansbari August 5, Male: 9 DNI-5 Lalitpur Representatives of  Cash Grievance readdress by 2020 Female: 0 Municipality PID,DSC-5, CASSC, collection by local people on cash ward no.16, contractor and local contractor for house collection by contractor people connection for house connection and nipple joint charge August 16, Male: 7 DNI-6 Lalitpur Representatives of  Refund money Refund money from to 2020 Female: 0 Municipality PID,DSC-5, CASSC, from to local people local people for house ward no.16, contractor and local for house connection connection charge people charge August 12, Male: 9 DNI-5 Lalitpur Representatives of  house connection Grievance readdress by 2020 Female: 2 Municipality PID,DSC-5, CASSC, local people for missing ward no.16, contractor and local house connection Dhaubal Bazar people Total Total : 45 meeting: Male: 41 5 Female: 4

7. Information Disclosure All the documents prepared throughout the reporting period i.e. Progress Reports, Newsletters, etc are uploaded in PID website for information disclosure to the public. The link of the website is http://www.kuklpid.org.np/kukl/Publications/Safeguard 8. Summary of Key Issues and Remedial Actions In the year 2020 due to COVID 19 pandemic, stress was more given on COVID 19 control, for that following measures were undertaken:  Preparation of COVID 19 SOP for all contractors  Update of additional COVID 19 cost estimation in new VO for its compliance.

9. Summary of Report Environmental monitoring is the essential part of the contract. Till the date the contractors have been traced reluctant regarding the AP, WP and NP. Although the contractors have started doing AP, NP and WP tests, it still is not been done as per the required frequency. AP is somehow suppressed by the water sprinkling three to four times a day at the work place where AP is expected due to the construction activities. The contractors are advised to carry out the environmental monitoring and mitigate the problems seen in the reports as per the condition of contract. If compliance is not achieved enforcement is essential. 10. Status of Safeguards Compliance from Previous Reporting Period Weekly Joint site visits by the team formed by PID, Complied and ongoing DSC and CASSC.

Monitoring of pipeline, chamber and SRT. Complied and ongoing. Refer to chapter 3 for monitoring result Follow up on Review mission aide memoir Complied and ongoing. Refer to QPR

Meeting/Workshops with contractors with low Complied and ongoing. Refer chapter 8 and annex

performance for minutes/attendance sheets

11. Area of Focus for Next Reporting Period Following activities are planned to be achieved by next reporting period: a. Monthly monitoring of all ongoing works. b. Follow up on contractor' COVID-19 preparation c. Follow up on Review mission aide memoir d. Meeting/Workshops with contractors with low performance

12. APPENDICES

ANNEX I: Photographs

Standby trucks for temporary shifting of spoil materials Barricade improved by the contractor after at Bhanimandal instruction at Tripureshwor

Barricade and information board in Thapathali Barricade of site with green nets and area, DNI 7A signage boards

Water being sprinkled for dust suppression Pipe laying work done with proper barricade, information boards and diversion boards.

Labor camp at Kirtipur yard disinfected by Vehicles disinfected by contractors contractor

ANNEX II: Sample of Grievance Records

S.N Location Types of Grievances Site Status Redress Process 1. Kalanki Missing house connection Teku-12, milanmarg On process Co-ordination with CSE 2. Jwalakhel Missing house connection Chyatrapati-17, dhalku, nearby On process Co-ordination with CSE paradise banquet 3. Old Utilities damage Kalanki-14, leak marg Solved Co-ordination with CSE Baneshwor 4. Baneshwor Utilities damage Kalanki-14, leak marg Solved Co-ordination with CSE 5. Dhobighat Utilities damag Sinamangal-9, Binayak marg, opposite On process Co-ordination with to Nic Asia contractor and CSE

S.N Location Types of Grievances Site Status Redress Process 6. Nardevi Missing house connection Sanepa-4, Bhanimandal, nearby sm On process Co-ordination with CSE church 7. Dhobighat Missing house connection Banasthali-16, on the way to chamati On process Co-ordination with CSE 8. Maitidevi Missing house connection Kamalpokhari, nearby Jyoti bikas bank On process Co-ordination with contractor and CSE 9. Kuleshwor Missing house connection Kamalpokhari, nearby Jyoti bikas bank On process Co- ordination with CSE 10. Balkumari Missing house connection Teku-12, hiumat tole On process Co-ordination with CSE 11. Babarmahal Missing house connection Balkhu road On process Co-ordination with CSE 12. Lagankhel Missing house conection Kalanki-14,kuleshwor aaws area On process Co-ordination with CSE 13 Chamati Missing house connection Subidhanagar-32 On process Co-ordination with CSE 14. Lalitpur Missing house connection New baneshwor, santi binayak tole On process Co-ordination with CSE 15. Mangal bazar Missing house connection Bhotebahal-11 On process Co-ordination with CSE 16. kalimati missing house connection Dallu Aawash, ward no 15 On process Co-ordination with CSE 17. Baneshwor missing house connection Patan-8, Sundhara tole On process Co-ordination with CSE 18. New Missing house connection Baneshwor-31, bhimsengola On process Co-ordination with CSE Baneshwor 19. Jawalakhel Missing house connection Koteshwor-32, Mahadevsthan On process Co-ordination with CSE 20. Putalisadak Missing house connection Kalanki-14, sunar gaon On process Co-ordination with CSE 21. Sanepa Missing house connection Asan chowk On process Co-ordination with CSE 22. Sanepa Missing house connection Chamati-15 On process Co-ordination with CSE 23. Kuleshwor Missing house connection Chamati-15 On process Co-ordination with CSE 24. Talchikhel Missing house connection Balaju-16, chamati, binayak marg On process Co-ordination with CSE 25. Old Utilities damage Bagbazar On process Co-ordination with CSE Baneshwor 26. UNPark Utilities damage chamati On process Co-ordination with CSE 27. UNPark Missing house connection Bijeshwori On process Co-ordination with CSE 28. UNPark Missing house conneciton Chamati-15 On process Co-ordination with CSE 29. Chabahil Missing house conneciton Chamati-15 On process Co-ordination with CSE 30. Lagankhel Missing house conneciton Chamati-15 On process Co-ordination with CSE 31. Teku Missing house conneciton Chamati-15 On process Co-ordination with CSE 32. Chyatrapati Missing house conneciton Chamati-15 On process Co-ordination with CSE 33. Kalanki Utility damage (Third party Kushingal On process Co-ordination with CSE damage) 34. Kalanki Missing house connection Anamnagar-11 nearby hanumansthan On process Co-ordination with CSE 35. Sinamangal Missing house connection Bhimsensthan-20, gunakamadev marg On process Co-ordination with CSE 36. Sanepa Missing house connection Ptan-3,prime colony,thadodhunga On process Co-ordination with CSE 37. Banasthali Missing house connection Ptan-3,prime colony,thadodhunga On process Co-ordination with CSE 38. Kamalpokhari Missing house connection Maharajgunj-4, Ganesthan On process Co-ordination with contractor and CSE 39. Kamalpokhari Missing house connection Maitighar chowk,ward-11 On process Co-ordination with CSE 40. Teku Missing house connection Chamati-15, back to shova bhagawati On process Co-ordination with CSE 41. Balkhu Missing house connection Swoyambhu chowk On process Co-ordination with contractor and CSE 42. Kalanki Missing house connection Chamati, nearby shovabhagawati Solved Co- ordination with CSE temple 43. Subhidhanagar Missing house connection Chamati-15 On process Co-ordination with CSE

S.N Location Types of Grievances Site Status Redress Process 44. New Missing house connection Chamati-16 On process Co-ordination with CSE baneshwor 45. Bhotebahal Missing house connection Chamati-15 On process Co-ordination with CSE 46. Dallu Missing house connection Patan-3, Prime colony On process Coordination with CSE 47. Patan Reinstatement of road Kuleshwor-14, Dahamarg On process Co-ordination with contractor and CSE 48. Baneshor Reinstatement of road Kuleshwor-14 On process Co-ordination with contractor and CSE 49. Koteshwor Missing house connection Sanepa-2, nearby Gems school On process Co-ordination with contractor and CSE 50. Kalanki Missing house connection Anamnagar, ghattekulo On process Co-ordination with contractor and CSE 51. Asan Missing house connection Chamati-15 On process Co-ordination with contractor and CSE 52. Chamati Missing house connection Chamati-15, Chandan Galli On process Co-ordination with contractor and CSE 53. Chamati Missing house connection Chamati-15, Chandan galli On process Co-ordination with contractor and CSE 54. Balaju Missing house connection Chamati-15, Chandan galli On process Co-ordination with contractor and CSE 55. Baghbazar Missing house connection Chamati, -15 , Chandan galli On process Co-ordination with contractor and CSE 56. Chamati Missing house connection Chamati-15, Chandan galli On process Co-ordination with contractor and CSE 57. Bijeshwori Missing house connection Chamati-15, Chandan galli On process Co-ordination with contractor and CSE 58. Chamati Utility damage Kuleshwor, nearby Ganesh Mandir On process Co-ordination with contractor and CSE 59. Chamati Missing house connection Bhimsensthan-19, Dhokatole On process Co-ordination with contractor and CSE 60. Chamati Missing house connection Bhimsensthan, dhokatole, ward-19 On process Co-ordination with CSE 61. Chamati Missing house connection Baneshwor-31, Katyani chowk On process Co-ordination with CSE 62. Chamati Missing house connection Baneshwor, bhimsensthan, ward- 31, On process Co-ordination with CSE katyani chowk 63. Kushingal Missing house connection Ta- dhoka, ward no 2o On process Co-ordination with CSE 64. Anamnagar Missing house connection Ktm- 12, nasya galli On process Co-ordination with CSE 65. Bhimsensthan Missing house connection Kuleshwor, ward-14, balaji On process Co-ordination with CSE construction Pvt.ltd 66. Patan Missing house connection Chamati-15, On process Co-ordination with CSE 67. Patan Missing house connection Chamati-15, On process Co-ordination with contractor and CSE 68. Maharajgunj Missing house connection Chamati, -15 , nearby AVM school On process Co- ordination with CSE 69. Maitighar Missing house connection Chamati-15, chandan galli On process Co-ordination with CSE 70. Chamati Missing house connection On process Co-ordination with CSE 71. Swoyambhu Missing house connection Baneshwor, on the way to staff gate of On process Co-ordination with CSE everest hotel 72. Chamati Missing house connection Syoyambhu, ward-15, Badegal On process Co-ordination with CSE 73. Chamati Missing house connection Syoyambhu, ward-15, Badegal On process Co-ordination with CSE 74. Chamati Utilities damage Baneshwor, ward-10 On process Co-ordination with CSE 75. Chamati Missing house connection Kalanki, ward no- 14, samrachana On process Co-ordination with CSE marg

S.N Location Types of Grievances Site Status Redress Process 76. Patan Missing house connection Sinamangal, ward-9 On process Co-ordination with CSE 77. Kalanki Reinstatement of road Patan, ward-11, on the way to On process Co-ordination with CSE sankhamul from Banglamukhi 78. Kalanki Utilities damage Durbar marg, nearby to kumari bank On process Co-ordination with CSE 79. Sanepa Missing house connection Sinamangal, ward-9 On process Co-ordination with CSE 80. Anamnagar Missing house connection Chamati, ward-15 On process Co-ordination with CSE 81. Chamati Missing house connection Syoyambhu, ward-15 On process Co-ordination with CSE 82. Chamati Missing house connection Sanepa, lalitpur ward-2 On process Co-ordination with CSE 83. Chamati Utilities damage Baneshwor, ward-10 Solved Co-ordination with CSE 84. Chamati Missing house connection Sanepa, ward-2, nearby Everest On process Co-ordination with CSE Engineering college 85. Chamati Missing house connection Chamati-15, Bijeswori On process Co-ordination with CSE 86. Chamati Missing house connection Chamati-15, On process Co-ordination with contractor and CSE 87. Chamati Missing house connection Sinamangal, ward-9 On process Co- ordination with CSE 88. Kuleshwor Missing house connection Khusibu, ward-17, nearby On process Co-ordination with CSE Shovavagawati 89. Bhimsensthan Missing house connection Sinamangal, ward-9 On process Co-ordination with CSE 90. urbarmarg Utilities damage Durbarmarg, nearby yak and yeti hotel Solved Co-ordination with CSE 91. Panipokhari Re paint the wall of Panipokhari, Japenese embassy Solved Co-ordination with CSE japenese embassy 92. Chamati Missing house connection Chamati, ward-15 On process Co-ordination with CSE 93. Sinamanga Missing house connection Sinamangal, ward-9 On process Co-ordination with CSE 94. Chamati Missing house connection Chamati, ward-15 On process Co-ordination with CSE 95. Anamnagar Missing house connection Anamnagar, ward 29 On process Co-ordination with CSE 96. Anamnagar New house connection Anamnagar, ward-29, Kalilkasthan On process Co-ordination with CSE 97. Anamnagar Request to shift the Anamnagar, Kalikasthan On process Co-ordination with CSE melamchi pipe which was laid in his private land 98. Chamati New house connection Chamati, ward-15 On process Co-ordination with CSE 99. Chamati New house connection Chamati On process Co-ordination with CSE 100 New Missing house connection New Baneshwor, Thapagaon On process Co-ordination with CSE . Baneshwor 101 Chamati New house connection Chamati, ward15 On process Co-ordination with CSE 102 Chamati New house connection Chamati, ward-15 On process Co-ordination with CSE 103 Tripureshwo Utility damage in 5 Tripureshwor, infront of Rangashala On process Co-ordination with CSE household 104 Koteshwor Missing house connection Koteshwor, ward-32, Narephat On process Co-ordination with CSE 105 Durbarmaga For metering Durdarmarg, nearby jai Nepal hall On process Co-ordination with CSE 106 Chamati New house connection Chamati, ward-15 On process Co-ordination with CSE

ANNEX III: Sample of Environmental Site Inspection Report and Supporting documents including Signed Monthly Environmental Site Inspection reports Prepared by Consultants and/or Contractors

ANNEX IV: Sample Environmental Site Inspection Checklist (New)

Project/Site: Inspection Date: Contractor: Week #: Criteria Findings Comments 1. Managing Safely Yes No NA a. Approved OHS policy displayed on site? b. New workers are given induction training? c. Site specific risk assessment carried out before start of job? d. Permit to work system followed for critical works? e. Incident reporting and investigation system in place? f. Safety Officer is available? And competent as per requirement?

Criteria Findings Comments 2. The Facilities Yes No NA a. Are there first aiders and first aid kits on site? (1 kit and 1 first aider for every 25 workers) b. Are emergency contact details available on-site? c. Are there required PPEs available? Being used by all? d. Protection from extreme weather provided? e. Are there firefighting equipment on site? f. Are there separate sanitary facilities for male and female workers? g. Is drinking water supply available for workers? h. Is there a rest area for workers? i. Are storage areas for chemicals available and with protection? in safe locations? 3. Occupational Health and Safety Yes No NA a. Controls in place for noise and dust? b. Are excavation trenches provided with shores or protection from landslide? c. Excavation and trenches deeper than 2 meters are done through permit to work system and following the safe system of work? d. Is break time provided for workers? e. Equipment operators have required license with them? f. Adequate level of light is maintained for working during dark hours? g. Buried and overhead utilities identified and controls taken; as appropriate? h. Electrical tools being used are double insulated and damage free? i. Equipment and tools being used are safe and not broken? j. Toolbox talk given to all workers on daily basis k. All work above 2 meters at height is done with guard rails installed and wearing full body harness? l. Confined space entry is done through Permit to work system?

Criteria Findings Comments m. Gas testing is done before entering into confined space? n. Good housekeeping is maintained and no scattered material or waste on site? o. Spoil and pipes not stored on roads? p. Hard barricades installed with reflectors when working along roads? 4. Community Safety Yes No NA a) Project information board is available? b) Are safety Signages posted around the sites? c) Are excavation areas provided with hard barricades around them to protect accidental fall? d) Security guard deputed? 5. Traffic Management Yes No NA a) Are reflective traffic Signages available around the construction sites and nearby roads? b) Are re-routing Signages sufficient to guide motorists? c) Are the excavation sites provided with sufficient lighting at night? 6. Recording System Yes No NA a) Are the daily monitoring sheets accomplished by the contractor EHS supervisor (or equivalent) properly compiled? b) Record available for scaffold inspection? c) Record available for excavation inspection checklist? d) Record available for confined space entry? e) Record available for equipment inspection and tagging?

ANNEX V: Package-wise Contractor/s’ Nodal Persons for Environmental Safeguards

Package Name Contractor Nodal Person Email Address Contact Number BDS-4 Hangzhou-Ashish Nikeshnath [email protected] 9849075135 JV Subedi DNI-7A GIETC Sharma- Gyanesh Giri [email protected] 9861665873 Raman JV Construction of CIPEL NA NA NA Municipal Road-1

ANNEX VI: Third Party Damage

ANNEX VII: Sample Copy of Permission for Road Cut

ANNEX VIII: Sample Meetings/Workshops Attendance Sheet and MOM

ESRM minutes

NEP: KVWSP Minutes of Environmental Safeguard Review Meeting (ESRM)No #5 Action Plan Review Date: 10 September 2020 Venue: Virtual

Presence: (Action plan reviewed and updated by SU/PID and shared with ADB through mail) PID ADB Ms. Laxmi Pant, Chief, SU/Procurement Manager, DB Singh PID Ms. Vidya Bhandari, Sociologist SU DSC CASSC Ms Smriti Sharma, Environment Support Specialist, Mr. Ram Krishna Giri, Team Leader DSC-05 Ms. Roojaa Bajracharya ,OHS Expert, Ms. Pushpa Koirala, Environment Safeguard Specialist, A. Project Progress Physical Progress of Work (as of 31August 2020) Contract Package Work Area Start Comp. Detail of Work at Site Prog. (%) Water Supply Projects 12 Jul 26 Feb Pressure Test, Reinstatement of pipeline, 84.61% KUKL/DNI/01/04 (DNI-1): 2013 2021 Fire hydrant construction, Chamber DNI 1; DNI 2; DNI 6 construction and DMA commissioning work 6 Nov 26 Feb 92.00% KUKL/DNI/01/05 (DNI-2): Pipe re-laying due to Damage by Third 2013 2021 Party, hydrostatic test, reinstatement DNI 3; DNI 4; DNI 5; DNI 7 works 6 May 26 June Reinstatement of depressed and settled 84.40% 2013 2020 concrete blocks was done at KUKL/DNI/01/06 (DNI-3) Kandevtasthan, Jhamsikhel, Sanepa and Pulchowk area. DNI 8; DNI 9; DNI 10; DNI 11(Omitted) Some Interconnections and Junction connection work was carried out in Chamati, Banasthali area. 10 Jul 26 Feb 75.00% KUKL/DNI/01/07ª (DNI 7A) Pipe laying & Jointing of tertiary line at 2017 2021 Teku area, Tripureshwor, Chyasal, DNI 1; DNI 5; DNI 7; DNI 8; DNI 11 Balkhu-Kalanki, Kuleshwor, TU areas,

Sanepa and Khushibu.

Contract Package Work Area Start Comp. Detail of Work at Site Prog. (%) KUKL/BDS-SRT/01/01 (BDS-1) 26 31 Jan Relaying and testing of 400 mm dia pipe 97.00% March 2021 from Sita petrol pump to Balkhu 229m 2014 completed. Water leakage test successfully completed at Mahankal SRT and Arubari SRT. Eight no. of piles for Bansbari new route for inlet and outlet of 1000 dia. Laying of 1200mm NP3 RCC Hume Pipe 100m completed. Raft and 1st lift of share wall of 2 no. of valve chamber outlet over flow at Bansbari SRT. Testing the status of existing 400mm dia pipe at Balkhuchowk to University compound. KUKL/BDS-SRT/01/02 (BDS-2) 14 Aug 31 Jan, Khumaltar SRTS inlet &outlet connections 97.79% 2014 2021 work carriedout& still on progress. Chamber works at khumaltar SRT. Kalanki Khasi bazaar to Makalu petrol pump pipe laying works. Valve chambers housekeeping works at different location. Construction of Boundary wall at Panipokhari. KUKL/BDS-SRT/01/03 (BDS-3) 16 June 31 Jan, Site Development work of SRT, Balaju 9 2014 2021 6.31% Concrete work at approach road to SRT, Balaju. KUKL/BDS-SRT/01/04 (BDS 4) 23 Dec 15 Feb, Construction of valve chamber at 74.12% 2015 2021 Manohara Flushing Point.

Installation of Entrance main gate at Kirtipur Office Building. Excavation, Laying of pipe, concrete encasing of pipe at Hanumnate River Crossing. Earthwork excavation and transportation of surplus soil in Katunje SRT. KUKL/DNI/W02/23 26 Sep 26 Feb, 58.00% 2018 2021 2 May 31 Dec CASSC 2017 2020 B. KVWSP- Follow-up Action Plan (AM of ADB Project Review Mission of Sept. 2019)

The following Table presents the action plan for the KVSP and AF as agreed with the ADB Project Review Mission of September 2019:

SN Milestone Resp. Timeline Status (as of 10 July 2020) ADB has started to prepare the PID specific 1 Submit final safeguards manual to PID ADB 30 Nov 2019 manual. Will be available by Oct 2020. There has been regular communication with weak contractors through e-mail, instruction, Identify weak contractors and devise strategy to 2 on-site correction for non-compliance issues. make them comply with the requirements However, publishing name in newspaper and television has not been done yet.

C. New Issues agreed during the ESRM Meeting No. #4

Issues Discussed Resp. Target Status and Action Plan agreed on 10 July 2020 Water Supply Projects 1. SOP for COVID-19  PID 31May  Contractors are preparing project specific SOP and will submit to management  Con 2020 PID by 23rd September for approval.  Cont 2. Joint spot check by  PID  Joint inspection will be arranged after lockdown is over. PID and ADB  ADB

D. Training and Consultation Following training were organized during the period: Training Date Participants ADB organized an Orientation on SOP for COVID-19 Risk Management 21st Jul 2020 Safeguards team from DSC 5, at Workplace DSC 6, CASSC and PID Safeguards Unit Orientation on COVID-19 and implementing SOP at BDS-01 ; Bansbari 11th August 10 participants ( 10 M) SRT 2020 Orientation on COVID-19 and implementing SOP at DNI7A ; Balkhu 18th August 11 participants (11M) Meeting with PID and all COVID-19 committee team for the discussion 29th Aug PD, DPD, Safeguard unit and way forward of COVID-19 case. 2020 chief, CASSC, DSC-06 Meeting 2nd September, 2020: Virtual meeting amongst safeguards team from DSC 5, DSC 6 and CASSC with ADB regarding Safeguards manual being prepared by ADB. E. Next Environmental Safeguard Monthly Review Meeting

 Next ESMR Meeting - 18October2020, 11:00 AM at PID (if lockdown is over otherwise virtual meeting)

ANNEX IX: Sample Letters Issued

ANNEX X: Sample Stakeholder Consultation Meeting Minutes

Coordination meeting with development stakeholders

Meeting with local people and ward members in BDS4, Suryabinayak 6, Katunje

Meeting at BDS4, Madhyapur Thimi , Bhaktapur-Tigeni SRT

Meeting at BDS4, Bhaktapur

ANNEX XI: Sample Daily Temp Record