Nerkin Khndzoresk Community of the Ra Syunik Marz
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AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT FUND COMMUNITY AGRICULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND COMPETITIVENESS PROJECT II COMPONENT 1: COMMUNITY PASTURE AND LIVESTOCK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN CONSTRUCTION OF PASTURES STOCK WATERING SYSTEM IN NERKIN KHNDZORESK COMMUNITY OF THE RA SYUNIK MARZ April 2018 PART 1: GENERAL PROJECT AND SITE INFORMATION INSTITUTIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE Country Republic of Armenia Name of the Project Second Community Agricultural Resource Management and Competitiveness Subproject Title Construction of pasture stock-watering system in Nerkin Khndzoresk community of the RA Syunik marz Scope of (sub)project and The main purpose of the sub-project is the improvement of activity pasture stock-watering system in Nerkin Khndzoresk community, providing sufficient water supply for 680 cattle and 4960 sheep and goat directly in the pasture. The following construction activities will be implemented under the proposed sub-project: Construction of one water catchment, Construction of 4 discharge chambers, Construction of inlet water pipeline 706.9 0 m (D= 76x3mm - Py=1.0 Mpa) Construction of one metallic trough with 18 m length The design for pastures watering network has been developed by the HAYJRNAKHAGITS LLC design company under the contract concluded with Agricultural Project Implementation Unit. Institutional/implementation Task Team Leader Safeguard Specialists arrangements (co-TTL if applicable) (env., soc.) (World Bank) Bekzod Shamsiev Darejan Kapanadze Arusyak Alaverdyan Sophia Georgieva Institutional/implementation Implementing entity Safeguards Works provider arrangements supervisor Agriculture (if external to (to be selected) (Borrower) Development Fund Implementing Entity) N/A SITE DESCRIPTION Name of site Nerkin Khndzoresk village, Goris community, Syunik marz Site location and description The sub-project implementation area is located at a distance of 268 km from Yerevan and 2 km from Nerkin Khndzoresk village, in the outskirts of the village. The construction site absolute maximum height is 1125m. The pipeline will pass through the communal lands, particularly through 0.15 ha pastures in the outskirts of the village. No part of the pipelines will pass through a private land or through lands used by illegal users. This was checked and verified via the community cadastral map and field surveys. As the construction activities will be carried out in the remote pastures, in the outskirts of the village, there is no need for temporary closure of roads, and as there are no private houses nearby, no temporary disturbance to residents may occur during the construction activities. No tree removal is anticipated. The natural relief and landscape will be recovered after construction works. Land title and user right The land required for the sub-project implementation belongs to holder(s) the Community on which the Reference provided by the Goris Community Mayor (based on the Community cadastral map survey) is attached. Description of geographic, The sub-project site is located in Nerkin Khndzoresk village of physical, biological, Goris community of the RA Syunik marz. The pastures, where geological, hydrographic and the construction site is located are on the altitude of 1125 m. socio-economic context above sea level. Climatic conditions of the Nerkin Khndzoresk possesses is mild mountainous. The winter is cold, snowy, temperature on winter about 16-20 C. The summer is warm, few clouds, comparatively humid weather. Precipitation is not abundant, 400-450mm on the lake surface, up to 1000 in the mountains Nerkin Kndzoresk village due to the consolidation process in September, 2016 was included in Goris community of the RA Syunik marz. The area of Goris community is 31969,28 ha, and the population is 29509, while the area of Nerkin Khndzoresk village of Goris community is 241.34 ha and the population is 267 of whom 137 men and 130 women, overall 75 households. 2.7% of the overall population of the Republic involved in the migration processes is from Syunik marz. Of the overall population of the Republic not returning and returning to the Republic, Syunik marz population is 3.9% and 1.1% respectively. Poverty rate of Syunik marz is 4.7% within the overall poverty rate of the Republic. In Nerkin Khndzoresk village, there are 11 families in the family benefit system, 28 pensioners and 13 persons with disability. In Nerkin Kndzoresk Community Pasture User Association Consumer Cooperative established under the CARMAC II Project there are 52 members of whom 13 women and 4 youth; 7 representatives of vulnerable groups as per Project vulnerability criteria (pensioners, persons with disability, family benefit system recipients, etc.). There are 75 household involved in livestock farming of which 14 are women-headed and 7 are youth-headed households. There are approximately 88 ha pasture areas in the community. Agriculture is the main source of livelihood for the village population, and livestock farming and crop farming are their main occupation. The main income source of the households is sales of livestock products, i.e. meat, milk and other dairy products, as well as other agricultural products. In the village, there are the school, kindergarten, medical point. Infrastructure development, including stock-watering system construction and obtaining agricultural machinery is the key to the development of Nerkin Kndzoresk village as per the Goris Community Development Program for 2017-2021. Locations and distance for If additional soil is required to close the trenches or grading the material sourcing, especially nearby area, such additional soil has to be delivered by aggregates, water, stones Contractors from the place provided by the community. Gravel and stones may be purchased and delivered by the Contractor. Contractor may choose to extract natural construction materials himself, in which case contractor must obtain an extraction license prior to commencement of extraction. Water for construction works will be provided with mobile water tanks. Waterway will be connected to the new water catchment for which Goris community has to obtain water use permits form the Ministry of Nature Protection (MoNP) of the RA. LEGISLATION National & local legislation & Permits required for accomplishing the works planned under the permits that apply to project sub-project: activity Construction license to be possessed by Construction Contractor; Construction permit to be obtained by the Construction Contractor from Goris municipality; Water use permit provided from MoNP to Goris Mayor Written consent for disposal of construction waste to be obtained by Construction Contractor from the Goris Community Mayor; Agreement on the disposal of excess material obtained from Goris Community Mayor. Land ownership Reference provided by the Goris Community Mayor. PUBLIC CONSULTATION When / where the public Public consultations on the present draft ESMP will be carried consultation process took out in Nerkin Khndzoresk village of Goris community of the RA place Syunik marz. Minutes of meeting and the List of participants will be attached to the ESMP. ATTACHMENTS 1. Site cadastral map, photos; 2. Reference from Goris Community Mayor on the ownership of lands; 3. Minutes of public consultation meeting, photos (to be provided); 4. Construction permit (to be provided); 5. Water use permit provided from MoNP to Goris Mayor ; 6. Agreement for construction waste disposal, obtained from Goris Community Mayor; 7. Agreement on the disposal of excess material obtained from Goris Community Mayor (to be provided if required). PART 2: SAFEGUARDS SCREENING AND TRIGGERS ENVIRONMENTAL / SOCIAL SCREENING FOR SAFEGUARDS TRIGGERS Activity/Issue Status Triggered Actions 1. Infrastructure rehabilitation [x] Yes [ ] No If “Yes”, see Section A below 2. New construction of small [x] Yes [ ] No If “Yes”, see Section A infrastructure below 3. Impacts on surface drainage system [ ] Yes [x] No If “Yes”, see Section B below 4. Impacts on historic / cultural [ ] Yes [x] No If “Yes”, see Section C Will the site heritage below activity include/involve 5. Handling hazardous / toxic [ ] Yes [x ] No If “Yes”, see Section D any of the materials1 below following? 6. Impacts on forests, wetlands, [ ] Yes [x] No If “Yes”, see Section E below protected areas 7. Risk of unexploded ordinance [ ] Yes [x] No If “Yes”, see Section F below (UXO) 8. Risks for traffic and pedestrians [ ] Yes [x] No If “Yes”, see Section G below 9. Impacts on land property and use [ ] Yes [x] No If “Yes”, see Section H below 10. Social risk [x] Yes [ ] No If “Yes”, see Section I below 1 Toxic / hazardous material includes but is not limited to asbestos, toxic paints, noxious solvents, removal of lead paint, etc. PART 3: MITIGATION MEASURES ACTIVITY PARAMETER MITIGATION MEASURES 0. General Public (a) Local authorities and communities have been notified of upcoming Conditions Awareness activities and Worker (b) The public has been notified of the works through appropriate Safety notification in the media and/or at publicly accessible sites (including the site of the works) (c) All legally required permits have been acquired (d) The Contractor formally agrees that all work will be carried out in a safe and disciplined manner designed to minimize impacts on neighbouring residents and environment. (e) Workers’ Personal Protective Equipment will comply with international good practice (helmets, masks, safety glasses, harnesses and safety boots) (f) Appropriate signposting of the sites