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Bi-annual Environmental Monitoring Report

Bi annual Report September 2018

PAK: Flood Emergency Reconstruction and Resilience Project – Azad Jammu Kashmir (Haveli, Kotli and Poonch Districts) Roads Component

Prepared by Communication & Works Department (C&W) AJK for the Asian Development Bank (ADB)

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Bi-Annual Environmental Monitoring Report

Project Number: 49038-001

Pakistan

Flood Emergency Reconstruction & Rehabilitation

Project (FERRP) – AJK Component

Reporting Period: January – June 2018

Prepared by Communication & Works Department (C&W) - AJK for the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Flood Emergency Reconstruction and Resilience Project – BAEMR for FERRP AJK Component

Table of Content

PART– I 6

1.0 Background 6

1.1 Details of Sub-Projects 7

1.2 Project Organization and Environmental Management Team 8

1.3 Relationship with the Contractor and the Engineer 10

PART– II 11

ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING 11

2.1 Environmental Monitoring Summary 11

2.2 Monthly Due Diligence Monitoring 11

2.2.1 Air Quality 11

2.2.2 Health & Safety aspects 12

2.2.3 Noise 12

2.2.4 Surface and Ground Water 12

2.2.5 Flora and Fauna 13

2.2.6 Top Soil Erosion 13

2.2.7 Cultural Heritage Sites 14

2.2.8 Waste Disposal 14

PART–III 15

3.1.1 Field Visits to the construction sites 15

3.1.2 Trainings 16

3.1.3 Follow up Audits 16

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3.1.4 Safety Provisions 16

3.1.5 EMP Compliance Checklist 17

3.1.6 Conclusions and Recommendations 17

Annexures

Annexure I – Non-compliances observed during sub-project Works

Annexure II – SSEMP for Thalair-Kotli bridge

List of Tables

Table 1.1: Details of Sub-projects under AJK Component………………………………7

List of Figures

Figure 1.1: Organizational Chart for Implementation of Environmental Management……9

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CURRENCY EQUIVALENTS

As of 16th August 2018 Currency Unit – Pak Rupees (Pak Rs.) Pak Rs 1.00 = $ 0.0083 US$1.00 = Pak Rs. 120

Acronyms

ADB Asian Development Bank FERRP Flood Emergency Reconstruction and Resilience Project AJK Azad Jammu and Kashmir C&W Communication and Works SPS Safeguard Policy Statement EMP Environmental Management Plan GoP Government of Pakistan IEE Initial Environmental Examination NEQS National Environmental Quality Standards RoW Right of Way PIU Project Implementation Unit

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PART– I INTRODUCTION 1.0 Background 1. Since September 2014, heavy monsoon rains and raised water levels in major rivers across Pakistan have claimed the lives of hundreds of people. In AJ&K, the 2014 floods affected 769 people and 120 villages. Also, 1,785 houses were completely destroyed while 3,712 houses were partially damaged across the AJ&K.1

2. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is supporting the efforts of the Government of Pakistan (GoP) for rehabilitation and reconstruction of infrastructure in the sectors of transport (primarily roads and bridges) under the AJ&K Communication & Works (C&W) department component. The assistance will be provided through the Flood Reconstruction and Resilience (FERRP) project. ADB support will be provided for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of damaged roads and bridges.

3. This document is the bi-annual Environmental Monitoring Report (BAEMR) for the period from January to June 2018 for the road and bridge sub-projects across Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJ&K) being constructed under the AJK component of FERRP.

4. Each road and bridge sub-project was categorized using Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA) Checklists provided in the ADB’s Environmental Assessment and Review Framework (EARF). All sub-projects were categorized as ‘C’ using REA Checklists with the exception of the bridge sub-project (Thalair – Kotli bridge), which was categorized as ‘B’ since it is located in a protected area and thus an IEE was prepared. No sub-projects were assessed to be Category ‘A’. All environmental due diligence documents for the sub-projects were disclosed on the ADB website as soon as they were ready for disclosure.

5. A total of twelve sub-projects are presently being undertaken, consisting of eleven roads and one bridge sub-project. REA checklists were completed for each sub-project and the projects were accordingly categorized. The EMP for each sub-project was prepared and included in the relevant bidding documents (BOQ). Environmental approvals were obtained from ADB as well as from the AJK EPA, being the national environmental regulatory authority.

6. Environmental due diligence visits were conducted for all the sub-projects on an intermittent basis to assess the level of compliance with the EMP of each sub-project activity and to advise necessary corrective measures to the project Contractor. The Project Management Consultant (PMC) and C&W AJK are responsible for the environmental monitoring of the sub-projects.

7. Furthermore, ADB has also been monitoring the environmental compliance of sub-project activities through TA consultants. A generic environmental monitoring checklist was prepared by the TA consultant and was provided on site to the PIU, PMC and Contractor

1 National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)

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staff. The checklist was based on the EMP that was developed for each sub-project and PMC’s Environment Specialist has been conducting monthly monitoring of all the sub- projects.

8. The TA Consultant has also developed and provided to the Contractor a customized form for obtaining the approval of any location for installation of a batching or asphalt plant. Only once the Contractor provided the complete information for each proposed site, the TA Consultant conducted a due diligence visit and based on the findings of the visit and consultations with the key receptors and local communities in the area, it was decided whether to allow installation of the plant at the proposed site or to advise an alternate site to be proposed.

1.1 Details of Sub-Projects 9. The road and bridge sub-projects under the AJK component are provided in Table 1.1 below. All these sub-projects are presently under progress with an expected date of completion of December 2018.

Table 1.1: Details of Sub-projects under AJK Component S/No. Sub-project Name Sub-Project Completion Status Length (km) Road Sub-project 1 Azad Pattan - Rawalakot road 20 Ongoing (61% physical progress)

2 Rawalakot - Hajira road 22 Ongoing (77% physical progress) 3 Tatta Pani – Hajira road 19 Ongoing (78% physical progress) 4 Hajira – Abbaspur road 29 Ongoing (56% physical progress) 5 Abbaspur – Mahmood Gali 30 Ongoing (65% physical progress) road 6 Kotli – Tatta Pani road 13.2 Ongoing (80% physical progress) 7 Lasdana - Mahmood Gali road 10 Ongoing (84% physical progress)

8 Tarar Khel- Hajira road 16.568 Ongoing (92% physical progress) 9 Khaigalla - Ali Sojal- Chura 15 Ongoing (75% physical progress) Gali road 10 Thalair Bridge Kotli - Tatta 13 Ongoing (80% physical progress) Pani road 11 Repair work of Kotli- 8 Ongoing (80% physical progress) Sahuratta Samror Road Bridge Sub-project

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1 Thalair – Kotli bridge 134 m long, Ongoing (41% physical progress) 9 m wide

1.2 Project Organization and Environmental Management Team 10. AJK C&W is the implementation Agency (IA) for reconstruction of roads and bridges under this project. The basic purpose of the IA is to ensure that the implementation of environmental safeguards and monitoring requirements for FERRP according to the Environmental Assessment and Review Framework (EARF) is carried out. 11. The objective of the EARF is to establish systems and functions that ensure that conditionality is built into each initiative at its design stage in a manner that through reconstruction and rehabilitation, improved and environmentally sustainable structures are built that have improved resistance to natural calamities (such as floods). The conditions stated in the EARF are in line with the ADB SPS 2009 and have been mentioned to ensure inclusion of environmental mitigation measures in the proposed developmental activity and to ensure their integration and inclusion in the contract document. 12. The AJK C&W had established an Environmental and Social Unit (ESU) that was made responsible for environmental and social review based on the selection criteria, preparation, submission, implementation and environmental management & monitoring and evaluation of all the sub-projects. ADB had provided technical support to ESU by providing an Environment and a Social specialist under the Technical Assistance (TA). The TA Environment Specialist has been responsible for explaining policy requirements to ESU, supporting them to meet these requirements, building capacity and monitoring implementation of agreed safeguards. 13. Furthermore, the IA had engaged a Project Management Consultant (PMC) team to strengthen their supervisory capacity, design monitoring, construction supervision services and also to provide support in the preparation, implementation, monitoring and compliance of environmental safeguard action plans, including social and gender analysis as well as implementation and monitoring of gender action plans. 14. The PMC had established their offices at each construction site, wherever the Contractor was mobilized. The Environment Specialist (ES) engaged by the PMC works on intermittent basis with the help of support staff and conducts monthly due diligence visits to the different project sites to assess compliance with the EMP.

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Figure 1.1: Organizational Chart for Implementation of Environmental Management Plan

AJK C&W Asian Development Bank Implementing Agency (ADB) (IA)

Project Implementation Unit (PIU)

TA Environment TA Social Safeguard Consultant Specialist

DO and Design Project Management Environment and Social Administration Consultant Unit (ESU)

Environment Specialist Resident Engineer of PMC PMC

Supporting Staff Supporting Staff

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1.3 Relationship with the Contractor and the Engineer 15. A good relationship was observed between AJK C&W (Implementation Agency), Consultant and Contractors. The Resident Engineer (RE) is the focal person from PMC while the Project Director (PD) from PIU on behalf of AJK C&W is overall in charge of the entire component. 16. A good working relationship has been maintained so far between the Contractor and the PMC during the execution of each sub-project. During the work site inspection visits, areas of improvement as per standard procedure were mutually discussed with Contractor’s representatives and the Contractor was made to rectify any non-compliance issues. 17. The Contractors working on the different sub-projects have generally been observed to possess limited capacities to implement environmental and social safeguards as required by the EMP and ADB SPS 2009. However, the Contractor management and staff have been willing to receive and implement any guidance and instructions provided to them by the PMC and TA Consultants and have cooperated in this regard while admitting their limited capacities relating to implementation of safeguard measures.

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PART– II ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING

2.1 Environmental Monitoring Summary

18. Environmental monitoring has been carried out on bi-monthly basis using EMP compliance checklists as well as through visual observations to obtain information on the actual nature and extent of key impacts and the effectiveness of mitigation and enhancement measures outlined in the Environmental Management Plans (EMPs) as agreed by the Contractors under their respective contracts. The EMP compliance checklists cover all the aspects mentioned in the sub-project EMPs. 19. The monitoring of different environmental parameters such as air quality, health and safety aspects, noise, surface and groundwater, flora and fauna, top soil erosion, cultural heritage and safety provisions are discussed in this section. The sub-projects were subjected to environmental due diligence audits and inspections to assess EMP compliance and to assess whether any potential negative impacts have resulted from the construction activities in the sub-project areas.

2.2 Monthly Due Diligence Monitoring 20. The Contractors have not been conducting any environmental or social safeguards monitoring using their own staff. In fact, for majority of the sub-projects, the Contractors have yet to engage Environment and Social experts to ensure EMP implementation. In such a situation, the PMC has been the focal point for ensuring safeguards monitoring with monthly due diligence visits being conducted by their Environmental Specialist, engaged on intermittent basis, with the report being submitted to PIU. However, these monthly due diligence reports have yet to ever be submitted to ADB and thus it is not known whether the non-compliances highlighted in these reports were adequately addressed or not. 21. The ADB TA Consultants have been conducting their due diligence monitoring on an intermittent basis with an average frequency of two visits (consisting of four to five days) every quarter. The TA Consultants have been submitting their due diligence findings to ADB and based on any issues highlighted during these visits, it has been ensured that the PIU pressures the Contractor into implementing the required corrective measures.

2.2.1 Air Quality 22. Potential sources of air pollution during construction were the kick-off dust, asphalt plant, crusher and the movement of dumper trucks transporting constructed related material.

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Wherever possible, Contractors obtained asphalt material from recommended and existing approved asphalt plants. 23. Water sprinkling in areas vulnerable to dust was visually observed and wherever clouds of dust were observed along different sub-project corridors, it was ensured that the sprinkling frequency was increased. The TA consultant (environment specialist) ensured that the dust should be reduced to minimum possible levels so that it may not affect the workers and the surrounding environment, including the local communities.

2.2.2 Health & Safety aspects 24. During the due diligence visits, the TA consultant repeatedly observed that the Contractor staff was not fully implementing the health and safety (H&S) related aspects of the EMP. The key H&S issues which were conveyed to the PIU, PMC and Contractor staff consisted of the following issues: ▪ Protective equipment (PPEs) not being used by labor staff ▪ Traffic flow management to prevent accidents by regulating traffic flow ▪ Lack of use of safety signboards, safety cones, fluorescent tape, speed limit boards etc. ▪ Vehicular speed limits not being implemented It was ensured that the Contractor staff implemented all necessary corrective measures relating to H&S aspects as required in the EMP for each sub-project.

2.2.3 Noise 25. During visits to the sub-project sites, no significant non-compliance issues with regards to high noise levels were observed. No complaints from workers and public were registered during this reporting period. Contractors were advised to provide workers with proper safety equipment e.g. air plugs and air muffs during working hours to avoid any harm to their hearing ability, although the laborers were seldom observed using the PPEs.

2.2.4 Surface and Ground Water 26. Construction activities have the potential to cause damage to surface and ground water. Surface and ground water on sites (where civil work was carried out) was duly monitored and found satisfactory. It was also ensured that construction activities near any water bodies should not contaminate the surface water and ground water sources. The implementation of the mitigation measures as per EMP were monitored and assessed in the field visits and during the environmental audits.

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27. Arrangements for proper storage and disposal of solid waste were devised in order to avoid any contamination of ground water through seepage and through infiltration of rainwater. Camp areas were selected where adequate natural drainage was available. Septic tank and soak pits were developed at campsite for treatment of effluents. No surface water or ground water contamination was reported from oil spillages or solid waste dumping during the reporting period.

2.2.5 Flora and Fauna 28. The implementation of the provisions in the EMP to prevent damage to flora and fauna was defined and mitigation measures were recommended. No mortality of animals was reported during the reporting period. Since all the road sub-projects involve rehabilitation activities along the existing alignments, thus the potential of damage to flora is quite low. 29. All the possible adverse impacts to fish and other fauna, particularly for the Category ‘B’ sub-project for construction of the Thalair-Kotli bridge were addressed in the EMP. The TA consultant (Environment Specialist) has been ensuring the compliance of the EMP through frequent site visits with the EMP compliance checklist being duly filled and used in preparation of the due diligence report for ADB project focal points. The PMC has also been strictly advised to ensure the Contractor does not cause any damage to the flora and fauna of the project areas and to ensure redressal measures by the Contractor if any non-compliance does take place. 30. The site specific EMP (SSEMP) was prepared for the Thalair bridge – Kotli and it was submitted by the Contractor and is being used to monitor the compliance of the construction activity with environment and social safeguards as required by ADB. It should be mentioned that due to the close proximity of the proposed Pier 3 of this bridge to the Poonch river, a customized methodology for implementation of environment safeguards to prevent debris falling into the river was developed and is being implemented and closely monitored.

2.2.6 Top Soil Erosion 31. Borrow areas were visited during the visits to the sub-project sites in order to assess any potential damage and evaluate the efficacy of the mitigation measures applied for the restoration. During the visits and audits, the replenishment of topsoil at borrow sites was ensured. 32. All borrow pits were restored to their natural land profile. The contractors were also advised to make satisfactory arrangements in the form of restoring borrow land areas or

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providing compensation to landowners. No observations were made regarding any damage caused by borrow pits and waste material to the sub-project areas.

2.2.7 Cultural Heritage Sites 33. All sub-projects have involved rehabilitation of the existing roads and bridge sub- project and thus the TA Environment Specialist has observed during his visits to the different sub-project sites that no cultural heritage sites/ wetland/ protected area/ mangrove/ estuarine lie in the RoW of the sub-project areas.

2.2.8 Waste Disposal 34. Waste from construction and campsite is being disposed away from the populated areas as per the EMP. In certain locations, solid waste was observed lying near the roads and so the TA consultant advised the concerned Contractors to remove and dispose of the waste material in the designated areas.

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PART–III ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

3.1 Due Diligence Reviews (DDR) 35. Due diligence reviews were conducted by both the PMC on a monthly basis and by TA Consultants on an intermittent basis with one visit on average every couple of months. The Thalair bridge site in the outskirts of Kotli city was visited on average twice a month due to the sensitive nature of this project since it lies within the Mahasheer national park.

36. The Initial IEE reports (IEEs) and corresponding Environmental Management Plans (EMPs) for each sub-project were reviewed and referred to as felt necessary and subsequently field visits were carried out.

3.1.1 Field Visits to the construction sites 37. The field visits to the different sub-project sites were conducted along with the PIU and PMC staff and consultations were held with the Contractor’s representatives. Visual observations and photographs were taken during the field visits. Key findings were discussed with the concerned engineering staff and the Contractors. 38. Upon completion of these visits, DDRs were generated on the basis of observations made, clearly stating the non-compliances and the corrective actions required to be immediately taken. 39. In general, it was concluded that the project construction activities have not caused any significant and irreversible environmental impacts during this reporting period. Wherever environmental issues were observed during the visits by PMC and TA Consultants, they were brought to the notice of the PIU for ensuring implementation of necessary corrective measures by the Contractors. The Contractors were generally receptive and implemented all required remedial measures to remove the non-compliances. 40. Safety was given top priority and efforts were made to replace or substitute any process, which may cause injury or harm to the workers. The areas where safety signs were absent, contractors agreed to arrange them immediately, which was duly verified by the TA consultant.

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3.1.2 Trainings The TA consultant was required to provide assistance with respect to the improvement in capability of AJK C&W and contractors. TA consultants provided trainings on the following aspects: • Trainings on EMP implementation to AJK C&W, PMC and Contractor staff. • Trainings and awareness sessions on usefulness of PPE.

3.1.3 Follow up Audits In case of any adverse findings, the TA consultant carried out follow up visits to verify the efficacy of corrective and mitigation measures. In case repeated non-compliances were observed, harsh warnings with the threat of fines being imposed were clearly conveyed to the Contractor.

3.1.4 Safety Provisions 41. During project site visits, the TA environment specialist monitored the safety requirements during road construction. Road safety was considered to be the most serious concern along the roads especially broken culverts, road cuts, depressions and eroded road shoulders etc., which may have led to any serious accident. Many safety lapses were observed and communicated to the contractors. Contractors were advised to take road safety as top priority and place safety signs (Safety cautions, Safety cones, Safety tapes etc.).

42. The EMP clearly states the health and safety related measures including use of PPE by all site staff. However, on subsequent visits, workers were found either lacking in adequate safety equipment or were found not using them. The issue was seriously taken up with the Contractors and PMC. Contractors were advised to provide proper PPEs before giving training on benefits of using PPEs. However, no accident at any project was reported during the reporting period.

43. Contractors were advised to provide adequate number of PPE to workers. First Aid kits were available at campsites and work sites. Follow up visits were carried out to ensure compliance to the findings of previous visit/audit. All non-compliance matters and observations were addressed.

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3.1.5 EMP Compliance Checklist 44. The TA consultant developed a checklist to list down all possible impacts that may arise during the sub-project construction activities. This checklist was developed to monitor monthly environmental compliance of all priority road and bridge sub-projects and was based on the mitigation measures provided in the EMP. 3.1.6 Conclusions and Recommendations 45. Overall, the project compliance during this period was satisfactory although efforts by both the PMC and TA Consultant need to continue to ensure a higher level of pro-activeness from the Contractors to fulfill the safeguard requirements as per EMP. At present, it is repeatedly felt that if the TA Consultants are not constantly pushing and pressuring the PIU with regards to EMP implementation, the PMC and Contractor are not too concerned about working proactively to identify non-compliances and rectifying them. 46. However, once any non-compliance was identified, it was observed that not only was it taken up seriously but was also rectified/mitigated in letter and true spirit. The follow up of previous due diligence assessments also showed positive improvements in safety and procedural implementation. 47. Overall, no significant non-compliance occurred and neither were any complaints received under the GRM, which was mainly due to the due diligence visits being conducted by the ADB TA consultants who continued to highlight any non-compliance(s) and ensured their redressal. The presence of TA consultants in the safeguard team enhanced the project acceptability among all project focal points due to their impartial advisory position. 48. The following recommendations are proposed based on the project activities conducted during this reporting period: i. Presence of TA consultants (Environment and Social) played an important role in the safeguard compliance; due-diligence visits (audits and visits) played an important role in the implementation of ADB safeguards, which ultimately forced project implementers to comply with the safeguard standards. The presence of these consultants ensured that the focus of the project focal points did not only remain on completion of civil works but to also ensure compliance with ADB safeguard requirements. ii. PIU, PMC and Contractor staff benefited from the ADB’s inputs and guidance with regards to ensuring the safeguards requirements were met and resulted in the project works being conducted in the most efficient and effective manner possible while ensuring protection of both the environment and social aspects.

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iii. Follow-up audits and visits played an important role in verification of corrective and mitigation measures if any non-compliance was observed. This also ensured that all project focal points were kept on their toes and were made to realize the importance to ADB of ensuring safeguards compliance during all project works. iv. The TA consultant delivered onsite and in-house trainings (at PIU office premises) on safety and environmental requirements which made quite an impact to the different Contractors and their staff in enhancing their understanding regarding the importance of safeguards and compliance. v. The sub-project works completed thus far on all the projects have not reported any significantly adverse or irreversible environmental impacts. This is a positive achievement as it would also benefit the future projects and enhance acceptability among stakeholders for the ADB funded projects. vi. There is an urgent need to implement trainings related to EMP implementation by the Contractors for any new staff engaged at the work sites. In addition, the Contractors must conduct refresher training sessions every other month to ensure the labor staff is aware of the safeguards requirements. vii. Road site safety is considered to be a serious concern along the roads, especially at broken culverts, road cuts, depressions and eroded road shoulders etc. which may lead to a serious accident and was given due considerations through safety signs and staff signaling. Contractors were advised to take road safety as a top priority; place safety signs (safety cautions, safety cones, safety tapes etc.). Continuous monitoring in this regard is required. viii. Majority of the Contractor site staff is not using PPE despite repeated instructions to both PMC and Contractor staff to ensure their use. Efforts will need to continue to ensure use of PPE by the site staff. ix. During construction, special attention should be given in the areas where there are encroachments on the roadsides, to minimize the impact on the livelihood of the locals. x. The waste should be disposed off only in designated areas, specially the disposal of asphalt. xi. Traffic management and safety must remain the top most priority along the different sub- project sites and continuous monitoring is required in this regard. xii. The non-conformances detected during visits were reflected in the due diligence reports. Some of the identified issues were addressed immediately or during the time period set for improvement while certain non-conformances were improved partially with commitments agreed upon and corrective measures verified through subsequent visits.

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ANNEXURES

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ANNEXURE-I

Non-Compliances observed during Sub-Project Works

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Workers of Contractor ZKA wearing protective Sign board installed at Azad Pattan – Rawalakot equipment along Azad Pattan – Rawalakot road road with work being conducted by Contractor ZKA

Cones and cordoning of area by Contractor ZKA Project site along Azad Pattan – Rawalakot road along Azad Pattan – Rawalakot road under Contractor ZKA with retaining wall bound properly by metallic mesh

Raw material piled next to project site with safety Project site waiting for asphalt to be laid at Hajira- ribbon installed at Hajira-Rawalakot road Rawalakot road

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Asphalt awaiting to be laid on Hajira-Rawalakot road Metallic structure being placed to provide extra strength at culvert on Hajira-Rawalakot road

Laying of bed of rock at Hajira-Rawalakot road with Contractor staff not wearing any protective no warning signs or protective gear being worn by equipment at work site along Hajira-Rawalakot road project site staff

Section of Kahuta-Aliabad road badly damaged and Recently completed section of Kahuta-Aliabad road awaiting reconstruction

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Badly damaged part of Lasdanna-Hajipeer road Bio-remediation measure being employed at different awaiting reconstruction sections along Lasdanna-Hajipeer road

Highly hazardous site with loose rocks and boulders No protective equipment being worn by workers openly placed and covering major part of Lasdanna- along Lasdanna-Mahmood Gali road and no warning Mahmood Gali road and no warning signs or road signs placed at site protective equipment being worn by workers

Loose rocks placed on Lasdanna-Mahmood Gali No warning sign boards along Lasdanna-Mahmood road and posing a traffic hazard Gali road

Highly damaged part of Mahmood Gali-Kahuta road Mahmood Gali-Kahuta road badly damaged and awaiting repair awaiting repair

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Badly damaged part of Mahmood Gali-Kahuta road A part of Mahmood Gali-Kahuta road badly damaged awaiting repairs

Retaining walls completed along Rawalakot-Arja Concrete walls along with outlets for rain water at road Rawalakot-Arja road

Badly damaged road in need of repair along Completed section of Rawalakot-Sangola road Rawalakot-Sangola road

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Cutting down of Fruit trees on Tattapani Kotli road Stones placed on roadside creating problems for commuters along Lasdana - Mahmood Gali road

Workers not wearing PPE during construction of wall No Fencing around the pit on Aliabad Kahuta road

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ANNEXURE-II

SSEMP for Thalair Bridge - Kotli

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1. Introduction

1.1 Overview This document is the site-specific environmental management plan (SSEMP) for a bridge under construction at Thalair in the outskirts of Kotli town in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJ&K) as a result of the floods in September 2014.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is supporting the efforts of the Government of Pakistan (GOP) for rehabilitation and reconstruction of infrastructure in the sectors of transport (primarily roads and bridges) under the AJ&K Communication & Works (C&W) department component. The assistance will be provided through the Flood Reconstruction and Resilience Project. ADB support will be provided for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of damaged roads and bridges.

Since September 2014, heavy monsoon rains and raised water levels in major rivers across Pakistan have claimed the lives of hundreds of people. In AJ&K, the 2014 floods affected 769 people and 120 villages. Also, 1,785 houses were completely destroyed while 3,712 houses were partially damaged across the AJ&K.

1.2 SSEMP for Project The effective environmental management of construction sites, particularly for an urban development project of this nature requires that the environmental management measures identified during the environmental assessment, and appended to form a part of the conditions of the contract, are planned and implemented in their true letter and spirit.

The Site Specific Environmental Management Plan (SSEMP) is the most effective tool that provides specific guidelines for the implementation of the necessary mitigation measures in a specific area of the project. Keeping in view the standard industry practices, this SSEMP is applied to the project area of the bridge where the construction activities will take place.

1.3 Scope of SSEMP The SSEMP has been prepared and shall be enforced by the Contractor staff. It lists environmental management controls required for the work to be carried out under the contract, and environmental management tasks such as reporting, inspections and training.

1.4 Objectives of SSEMP The objectives of this SSEMP are to:

▪ Identify the potential negative environmental impacts that can result from the planned construction activities, and identify measures to control or avoid these impacts. ▪ Outline specific roles and responsibilities of Contractor staff related to environmental management.

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▪ List reporting, training, auditing, and other procedures required to ensure appropriate site environmental management. ▪ Help compliance with local, federal and international legislative regulations and guidelines.

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FIGURE 1.1: MAP OF SENSITIVE RECEPTORS

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2. Construction Activities

2.1. Activities

The physical activities that will be conducted are listed below in Table 2.1.

Table 2.1: List of Activities to be conducted for Bridge Development

Activity 1. Site Surveying and Vegetation Clearance 2. Establishment of Work Camp, Batching plant etc. 3. Earth Works for piling of piers 4. Installation of metal structures for piers and Concreting of piers 5. Assembly of bridge by installation of concrete slabs 6. Landscaping

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3. Risk Assessment

3.1. Risk Assessment Matrix Table 3.1: Risk Assessment Matrix

Construction Issue to Likelihood Consequences Risk Score Environment Management Measures Activity Consider (Consequence x Likelihood)

▪ Necessary steps to be taken to minimize ecological disturbance and clearly marked the vegetation not to be removed. Damage to ▪ Staff and labor will be strictly directed not vegetation to damage any vegetation such as trees 3 3 9 beyond project and bushes. footprint ▪ Do not damage the vegetation beyond the project footprint. ▪ Minimize cutting of green surface and trees ▪ Compensate any loss of trees or green field. Site Surveying & Vegetation ▪ Backfill should be compacted properly in Clearance accordance with design standards and graded to original contours where possible. ▪ Stockpile should not be formed within such Erosion of distance behind excavated or natural exposed areas 3 3 9 slopes that would reduce the stability of the and sediment slopes. ▪ Carry out temporary/permanent drainage works to areas susceptible to erosion. ▪ Clearing of green surface cover to be minimized during site preparation.

Loss of Topsoil 3 3 9 ▪ Topsoil cover shall be collected, stored and reused after embankment as soon as

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possible to restore the flora. ▪ Restoration ▪ Minimize loss ▪ Give stockpile protective covering e.g. re- vegetation.

▪ Water will be sprinkled daily at all construction sites to suppress dust emissions. Dust ▪ Minimize dust generation by means of 5 2 10 generation careful operations. ▪ Vehicle transporting materials shall be covered with tarpaulin. ▪ Limitation to speeds of such vehicles necessary.

▪ Ensure properly working silencer and mufflers of construction plants& equipment. ▪ Excessive noise emitting equipment will Noise 3 3 9 not be allowed to operate and will be replaced. ▪ The operation of heavy equipment shall be conducted in day light hours. ▪ Regular maintenance & Inspection of equipment.

• The construction activity shall be conducted in the winter months when a Establishment large part of the riverbed remains dry. of Work Damage to aquatic • A pre-assembled bridge deck (Steel Camp, 5 3 15 ecology in fabricated bialy bridge) with a large Batching Plant project area enough span shall be used. etc. • It shall be ensured that there is no contact of any foreign element(s) at any stage of the project with the delicate

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aquatic ecology of the river. • The piles should be constructed at the hill slopes at the two ends of the bridge while the one pile to be constructed in the dry part of the riverbed shall be at a minimum distance of 10 meters from current flows in the river bed to ensure least interference in the water body itself. • Sheet piles to be introduced in the dry bed area along the construction site to protect the bed and water from any possible spillage that may seep into the sand beds during construction. • Best construction practices shall be implemented including trainings of all staff on work sites to protect the ecology of the river by not disposing any liquid or solid waste into the river. No fishing shall be permitted in the Poonch river by the staff at the work sites.

• Hunting, trapping and killing of animals will be strictly prohibited. • Burning of wood as fuel for cooking or any other purpose will be strictly prohibited. • Vegetation loss will be limited to demarcated construction area. Impact on other Fauna & 5 3 15 • Areas such as muck disposal area, Vegetation batching plant, labor camp and quarry sites after the closure shall be covered with grass and shrubs. • Slope stabilization measures will be adopted • Local species shall be selected for plantation to restore the plant biodiversity of the area in consultation with Forest

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Department after completion of respective activities.

▪ Establish road network within camp area Soil deposited to minimize soil deposits on external onto road from 5 2 10 roads, tires ▪ Arrange Regular washing of tires.

▪ Cover the construction materials and spoil stockpiles with suitable materials to reduce materials loss and sedimentation and Stockpile 3 3 9 avoid stockpile near to water bodies. erosion ▪ Topsoil stripped materials shall not be stored where natural drainage will be disrupted. ▪ Ensure curbing of stockpiles at toes.

Traffic 5 2 10 Congestion ▪ Development of comprehensive designated road network plan inside the

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Camp to regulate heavy and light machineries in order to limit their movement to avoid accidents and traffic congestion. ▪ Installation of traffic warning signs and enforce traffic regulations during transportation of materials and machinery. ▪ Provide sufficient lighting at night within campsite.

▪ Spill prevention trays will be provided and used at refueling station. ▪ Onsite maintenance of vehicles shall be avoided as far as possible if unavoidable, tarpaulin or other impermeable materials will be spread on the ground to prevent contamination of soil. ▪ Regular inspections will be carried out to Fuel Spills 5 3 15 detect leakages in construction vehicles and equipment’s. ▪ Fuel, lubricants and chemicals will be stored in covered bounded areas, underlain with impervious lining. ▪ Appropriate arrangements, including shovels, plastic bags and absorbent materials will be available near fuel and storage areas.

▪ Ensure concrete plant to be controlled in line with statutory requirement and shall Dust not be close to sensitive receptors. generation and 3 3 9 ▪ Stack height of the generators will be at smoke least 3 meters above ground. ▪ Water shall be regularly sprinkled within camp area. ▪ Stockpiled material shall be slightly wetted before loading, particularly in windy

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conditions.

▪ Equipment noise will be reduced at source by proper design, maintenance and repair of construction machinery and equipment. Noise from vehicle and power generators will be minimized by use of proper silencers and mufflers. ▪ Contractor shall take adequate measures to minimize noise nuisance in the vicinity by way of adopting available acoustic methods to remain within NEQS limits. ▪ Noise should be frequently monitored at sensitive receptors along corridor. ▪ Ensure Regular maintenance & Inspection. ▪ Avoid Un necessary operations of machines. Earth Works ▪ Disallow Excessive noise emitting Noise and for piling of 3 3 9 equipment. Vibration ▪ Blowing of horns will be prohibited on Piers access road to site. ▪ Construction equipment, which generate excessive noise, shall be enclosed or fitted with effective silencing apparatus to minimize noise. ▪ Provide temporary Noise barriers to mitigate exceeding noise DB. ▪ Provide prior notification to community on schedule of construction activities. ▪ Implement community complaints hotline ▪ All efforts will be made to conduct construction activity near schools during vacation period to minimize disruption. ▪ Structure assessment to be conducted to ensure no damage is expected from vibration effects. Necessary measure to be implemented based on survey finding.

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• The construction activity shall be conducted in the winter months when a large part of the riverbed remains dry. • A pre-assembled bridge deck (Steel fabricated bialy bridge) with a large enough span shall be used. • It shall be ensured that there is no contact of any foreign element(s) at any stage of the project with the delicate aquatic ecology of the river. • The piles should be constructed at the hill slopes at the two ends of the bridge while Damage to the one pile to be constructed in the dry aquatic part of the riverbed shall be at a minimum 5 3 15 ecology in distance of 10 meters from current flows project area in the river bed to ensure least interference in the water body itself. • Sheet piles to be introduced in the dry bed area along the construction site to protect the bed and water from any possible spillage that may seep into the sand beds during construction. • Best construction practices shall be implemented including trainings of all staff on work sites to protect the ecology of the river by not disposing any liquid or solid waste into the river. No fishing shall be permitted in the Poonch river by the staff at the work sites. • Hunting, trapping and killing of animals will be strictly prohibited. Impact on • Burning of wood as fuel for cooking or other Fauna & 5 3 15 any other purpose will be strictly Vegetation prohibited. • Vegetation loss will be limited to demarcated construction area.

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• Areas such as muck disposal area, batching plant, labor camp and quarry sites after the closure shall be covered with grass and shrubs. • Slope stabilization measures will be adopted • Local species shall be selected for plantation to restore the plant biodiversity of the area in consultation with Forest Department after completion of respective activities. • The construction activity shall be conducted in the winter months when a large part of the riverbed remains dry. • A pre-assembled bridge deck (Steel fabricated bialy bridge) with a large enough span shall be used. • It shall be ensured that there is no contact of any foreign element(s) at any stage of the project with the delicate aquatic ecology of the river. Installation of • The piles should be constructed at the hill metal Damage to slopes at the two ends of the bridge while structures for aquatic 5 3 15 the one pile to be constructed in the dry piers and ecology in part of the riverbed shall be at a minimum Concreting of project area distance of 10 meters from current flows piers in the river bed to ensure least interference in the water body itself. • Sheet piles to be introduced in the dry bed area along the construction site to protect the bed and water from any possible spillage that may seep into the sand beds during construction. • Best construction practices shall be implemented including trainings of all staff on work sites to protect the ecology of the river by not disposing any liquid or

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solid waste into the river. No fishing shall be permitted in the Poonch river by the staff at the work sites.

▪ Provide job specific training to the workers through TBT & Induction. ▪ Provide all PPEs to all workers for their safety in relevance to the type of activity. ▪ Establish all relevant safety measures as Labor safety required by law and good Engineering 5 3 15 practices. ▪ Provide adequate warning signs to make aware workers hazard related works. ▪ Contractor will closely monitor staff at all times and will take strict action against any non-compliance of established protocols.

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possible spillage that may seep into the sand beds during construction. • Best construction practices shall be implemented including trainings of all staff on work sites to protect the ecology of the river by not disposing any liquid or solid waste into the river. No fishing shall be permitted in the Poonch river by the staff at the work sites. • Hunting, trapping and killing of animals will be strictly prohibited. • Burning of wood as fuel for cooking or any other purpose will be strictly prohibited. • Vegetation loss will be limited to demarcated construction area. Impact on • Areas such as muck disposal area, other Fauna & 5 3 15 batching plant, labor camp and quarry Vegetation sites after the closure shall be covered with grass and shrubs. • Slope stabilization measures will be adopted Local species shall be selected for plantation to restore the plant biodiversity of the area in consultation with Forest Department after completion of respective activities.

▪ Equipment noise will be reduced at source by proper design, maintenance and repair of construction machinery and equipment. Noise and Noise from vehicle and power generators 5 2 10 Vibration will be minimized by use of proper silencers and mufflers. ▪ Contractor shall take adequate measures to minimize noise nuisance in the vicinity by way of adopting available acoustic methods to remain within NEQS limits.

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▪ Noise should be frequently monitored at sensitive receptors along corridor. ▪ Ensure Regular maintenance & Inspection. ▪ Avoid unnecessary operations of machines. ▪ Disallow excessive noise emitting equipment. ▪ Blowing of horns will be prohibited on access road to site. ▪ Construction equipment, which generate excessive noise, shall be enclosed or fitted with effective silencing apparatus to minimize noise. ▪ Provide temporary Noise barriers to mitigate exceeding noise DB. ▪ Provide prior notification to community on schedule of construction activities. ▪ Implement community complaints hotline . ▪ All efforts will be made to conduct construction activity near schools during vacation period to minimize disruption. ▪ Structure assessment to be conducted to ensure no damage is expected from vibration effects. Necessary measure to be implemented based on survey findings.

▪ Provide Job specific training to the workers through TBT & Induction. ▪ Provide all PPEs to all workers for their safety in relevance to the type of activity. ▪ Establish all relevant safety measures as Worker Safety 5 3 15 required by law and good Engineering practices. ▪ Provide adequate warning signs to make aware workers hazard related works. ▪ Contractor will closely monitor staff at all times and will take strict action against any non-compliance of established protocols.

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▪ Minimize dust generation by means of careful operations. ▪ Regular sprinkling of water ▪ Ensure covering of trucks with Tarpaulin sheets while disposal of dismantled materials/debris. Dust ▪ Stockpiled material shall be slightly 3 3 9 Generation wetted before loading, particularly in windy conditions. ▪ Limitation to speeds of such vehicles necessary. transport through densely Landscaping populated area should be avoided. ▪ Project traffic will maintain maximum speed limit of 20 km/hr on all unsealed area.

▪ Silt fences will be provided around work Sediment 3 3 9 area. Runoff

Failure of vegetation to 3 3 9 ▪ Proper handling should be done and due take root care should be provided to the vegetation.

3.2. Guidelines for Risk Assessment

Likelihood scale:

Likelihood Definition Score Certain May certainly occur once a month 5 Likely May occur four times in a year 4 Unlikely May occur twice a year 3

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Rare May occur only once a year 2 Never May not occur in project life 1

Consequence Scale: Consequence Definition Scale Catastrophic The action will cause unprecedented damage or impact on the environment or surrounding 5 communities e.g. Extreme loss of soil and water resources and quality from storm water runoff. Widespread effect on ecosystem with death of fauna/flora. Major The action will cause major adverse damage on the environment or surrounding 4 communities e.g. Major loss of soil and water recourses and quality from storm water runoff Major pollution of soil and water resources including contamination from hazardous material Moderate The action will cause limited adverse impacts on the environment or surrounding 3 communities e.g. Short term changes on ecosystems Work is unlikely to be halted, fines unlikely. Minor Minimal adverse environment or social impact e.g. 2 Isolated community complaints Likelihood of being fined Negligible No impact to environment 1 Rare community complaints No fine.

Risk score Table: Likelihood Consequence Catastrophic Major Moderate Minor Negligible Certain 5 25 20 15 10 5 Likely 4 20 16 12 8 4 Unlikely 3 15 12 9 6 3 Rare 2 10 8 6 4 2 Never 1 5 4 3 2 1

Risk: Rating: Significant: 21-25 Major: 16-20 Moderate: 11-15 Medium: 6-10 Low: 0-5

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FIGURE 3.1: SITE PLAN OF PROJECT SITE

4. Environmental Monitoring Plan

4.1. Instrumental Monitoring of Environmental Parameters by Contractor as per EMP The Contractor will perform the instrumental monitoring of various environmental parameters throughout the construction phase of the project as mentioned in the project’s EMP, which is the part of the Contract agreement. The monitoring of air quality, noise levels and river water quality shall be performed in the project area at key sensitive receptor locations.

For various requirements such as frequency, standards applicable, etc. the Project’s EMP for the construction phase shall be followed. Both in-house and third party monitoring shall be organized.

The following sections provide the descriptions regarding both types of monitoring whereas Table 4-1 shows the details of monitoring parameters, frequency and number of samples etc.

4.2. In-house monitoring The Contractor will carry out regular in-house monitoring of the environmental parameters such as noise and particulate matter on regular basis near the sensitive receptors, which are situated in the project area.

In-house monitoring will be carried out under the supervision of the Engineer. The Contractor’s environmental specialist will be responsible for organizing the in-house environmental monitoring at different locations in the project area after obtaining approval from the Engineer. The Contractor’s ES may train the Environmentalist for carrying out this in-house environmental monitoring.

Monitoring reports of these monitoring activities will be submitted to the Engineer, who will in turn submit these results to the AJK C&W department through the bi-monthly and monthly progress reports for their review and records.

The Contractor will follow the applicable National Environmental Quality Standards (NEQS) for during the both in-house and third party environmental monitoring.

4.3. Institutional Arrangements The environmental management plan will require involvement of the following organizations for its implementation:

▪ The Project Implementation Unit (PIU), which is already established at the C&W AJ&K. This PIU will be the project proponent and owners of the EMP;

▪ Project Contractors as executors of the EMP;

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▪ PMC staff (on behalf of PIU) as environmental monitor of the execution of the EMP.

▪ Staff of District Works & Services Department (W&SD) will provide any required support to PMC staff during monitoring of the construction activities.

As a minimum, the Contractor for this sub-project and PMC must have qualified environmental staff in order to ensure they have the required capacities for implementation of the EMP and monitoring of the respective mitigation measures.

Role of Project Director The key responsibilities of the PD will be as follows:

▪ If felt necessary at any stage of implementation, liaise closely with the environmental agency (AJ&K-EPA) and all concerned Government departments e.g. Forest and Wildlife Department, Department of Archaeology and Museums, NGOs, CBOs etc.

▪ Ensure the EMP is properly implemented;

▪ Responsible for all environmental coordination and reporting;

Role of PMC The PMC will work on behalf of the PIU and through their environmental specialist, will be responsible for ensuring the implementation of the EMP. The PMC will also ensure the overall environmental performance during construction operations and will be responsible for ensuring implementation of the EMP by the project Contractors.

Provide technical support for compliance and monitoring of EMP;

Role of Project Contractor The project contractors will be responsible for following items:

▪ Implementation of, or adherence to, all provisions of the IEE and EMP;

▪ Preparation of site specific EMPs (SSEMPs) as required, such as for workers’ camp etc.

▪ Contractor’s environmental performance will rest with the person holding the highest management position within the contractor’s organization. Reporting to their management, the contractor’s site managers will be responsible for the effective implementation of the EMP.

▪ The Contractor(s) will be required to have qualified Environmental Specialists in their team to ensure all mitigation measures are implemented during the different development phases of the sub-projects.

Role of W&SD Staff

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The staff of the respective W&SD will provide any support required by the PMC staff in their routine day-to-day monitoring of the project construction activities.

Table 4.1: Construction Phase Monitoring Requirements

Parameter to be Objective of Parameters to be Measurements Location Frequency Responsibility measured Monitoring Monitored Water Quality To ensure no Effluent and solid Audit of waste At 10 meters Once monthly Contractor’s effluent or waste is waste disposal management practices, downstream of Environmental being discharged practices and Poonch visual observations of construction site in the officer, PMC into the Poonch river water quality Poonch river and its Poonch river, prior to river ecology, water quality point of diposal of testing sediment from neighboring sand extraction unit.

Wlidlife and To ensure no Cutting of trees or Construction sites Once daily Contractor’s Vegetation adverse impact on destruction of Environmental wildlife or vegetation and/or Visual inspection officer, PMC vegetation is taking harming of any wildlife place Noise To determine the Ambient noise level at A-weighted noise levels – Independent Independent Contractor’s Disturbance due to effectiveness of different locations in 24 hours, readings taken Laboratory Laboratory monitoring: Environmental noise from noise abatement project area at 15 s intervals over 15 monitoring: At any Monthly basis for 24 officer, PMC construction activity measures on min. every hour at 15 m two random sensitive hours on a typical sound pressure from receptors, and then receptor locations in working day. levels averaged project area.. Handheld Handheld monitoring: monitoring: At all Instantaneous results sensitive receptor recorded on a daily locations in project basis. area

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Parameter to be Objective of Parameters to be Measurements Location Frequency Responsibility measured Monitoring Monitored

Air Quality To determine the CO,NOx & PM10 1-hr and 24-hr Independent Independent Contractor’s Dust emissions from effectiveness of (particulate matter concentration levels Laboratory Laboratory monitoring: Environmental construction vehicles dust control smaller than 10 monitoring: At two Monthly basis for 24 officer, PMC and equipment program on dust at microns) random sensitive hours on a typical receptor level concentration at receptor locations in working day. receptor level project area.. 1.4.1 Handheld Handheld monitoring: monitoring: Instantaneous results At all sensitive recorded on a daily receptor basis. locations in project area

Visible dust Visual observation of size Construction sites Once daily during peak Contractor’s of dust clouds, their construction period Environmental dispersion and the officer, PMC direction of dispersion Water Resources To prevent Volume of ground Construction sites and Contractor’s wastage of water water extracted labor camps Environmental Wastage of water Visual inspection Weekly leading to depletion in during the versus its utilization officer, PMC water resources construction works Landscape scarring To ensure Contractor’s at borrow sites landscape does not Environmental - Visual inspection Borrow sites Weekly lose its aesthetic officer, PMC value Soil erosion To ensure soil Contractor’s erosion does not - Visual inspection Borrow sites Weekly Environmental take place officer, PMC Increase in traffic To minimize risk of Number of accidents Construction sites Contractor’s accidents traffic accidents taking place Visual monitoring Once Daily Environmental officer, PMC Delays in traffic To ensure traffic Number of traffic Construction sites Contractor’s management movement is congestion events Visual inspections Once Daily Environmental efficiently managed officer, PMC

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Parameter to be Objective of Parameters to be Measurements Location Frequency Responsibility measured Monitoring Monitored Safety precautions To prevent Number of near miss Construction sites by Safety workers accidents for events and accidents Contractor’s Visual inspections Once Daily Environmental workers and taking place officer, PMC general public Soil Contamination To prevent Incidents of oil and At construction sites contamination of toxic chemical spills and at vehicle and Contractor’s soil from oil and Visual inspections machinery refuelling & Once a month Environmental toxic chemical maintenance areas officer, PMC spills and leakages Solid Waste & To check the Inspection of solid and Effluent disposal availability of waste liquid effluent Insufficient procedures management generation, collection, system and segregation, storage, for waste collection, At project camp site Once daily. Contractor’s implementation recycling and disposal Visual inspections Environmental storage, transportation and at work sites and disposal will be undertaken at officer, PMC labor camps and at all work sites along project corridor

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SUB-ANNEXURE A

RISK ANALYSIS AND METHODOLOGY FOR WORKS AT PIER # 3

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Work Methodology & Environmental Risk Assessment for Pier # 3 of Thalair Bridge - Kotli

Project Name: Construction of Bridge over River Poonch at Thalair Client Name: PIU, FERRP Contract Number: AK-CW-11 Contractor: M/S ZKA - IKAN JV Activity: Work Platform for piling of Pier-3 Activity Description: At the selected location, excavation will be carried out to prepare a working platform for piling of Pier-3. This platform shall later on be covered with the pile cap. The purpose of this statement is to illustrate the impact of this activity on the environment.

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VIEW FROM KOTLI TATTA PANI ROAD PIER-3

VIEW FROM PIER-1

PIER-3

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Activity Brief The location of Pile Cap for Pier-3 is N 3710778.3717, E 399511.2720. The size of the Pile Cap is 10m x 12m. There is no vegetation or population at/near this specific location. The top soil consists of mud stones, gravel, boulders and sandy silt which shall be removed through excavating to the required level. Excavated spoil and spoil obtained from piling shall be removed from site location simultaneously during execution.

Methodology of Work The stepwise methodology that shall be implemented to construct the Pier # 3 shall be as follows: ▪ Survey shall be performed and layout of Pile Cap, including pile locations shall be carried out. ▪ Outlines shall be marked with flags on all the four corners. ▪ Levels shall be set out and marked on ground. ▪ A concrete wall shall be constructed at the base of the slope on which the Pier # 3 is to be constructed, which shall measure 20 meters in length and 1.2 meters in height with the purpose to check the falling spoil. ▪ Excavation shall be started from the downstream side of the road by first constructing a ramp for the machinery and vehicles to travel to and fro from the work site of the pile cap. ▪ A tractor trolley shall be kept behind the excavator to collect the spoil from the excavator. ▪ The Excavator shall dig the soil and place it in the trolley, which will dispose it off at a suitable pre-decided location, acceptable from environmental safeguard perspectives. ▪ Extreme care shall be taken to avoid falling of spoil on ground. Any boulder or stone, if falls down during the process, shall be captured by the net and removed. It should be mentioned that the quantity of excavation is relatively small and water line is 11.55 meters away from the edge of the excavation, whereas the height of excavation is only 5.38, which make a slope of 1m in 2.15m. This slope is very much mild, hence there is no significant danger of spoil falling in the river. Even in case any slippage of spoil takes place, it shall be checked by the concrete wall, to be constructed at the edge of the slope prior to the start of any activity at the site.

Furthermore, a dedicated SHE supervisor shall be appointed at the work place to monitor the excavation activity and he shall keep a complete record of all such incidences of falling spoil in the river. In case any significant mishap takes place, he shall immediately stop the work and report to the Project manager, who in turn shall inspect the site and will prepare a suitable corrective plan.

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Expected Risks The expected risks during execution of this activity are summarized below: a. Damage to vegetation. b. Falling of excavated spoil in river water. c. Noise. d. Dust generation. e. Traffic Congestion f. Oil or Fuel Spillage a. Damage to Vegetation Since at location of Pier-3 there is no vegetation and the topsoil consists of mud stones, gravel, boulders and sandy silt therefore there is no risk damage to vegetation. b. Falling of excavated spoil in river water There is 11.55m distance between water line and edge of pile cap therefore less danger is there of falling spoil in water yet following precautions shall be taken which carrying out this activity. Excavation for work platform shall be done in a manner to ensure that while the excavator is operating, it remains in a position to ensure any debris which might slide down the slope will be collected by the concrete barrier, with dimensions of 20m long and 1m high, which will be constructed at the edge of water line (see Annexure A). Spoil accumulated behind the protective wall shall be observed on continuous basis and any spoil accumulated there shall be removed intermittently. c. Noise Equipment noise will be reduced at source by proper maintenance and repair of construction machinery and equipment. Noise from vehicle and power generators will be minimized by use of proper silencers and mufflers. Noise shall be monitored frequently and unnecessary operation of machinery shall be avoided. d. Dust generation During excavation, extreme care shall be taken to avoid dust generation. Water shall be sprinkled during excavation, if the need arises. No stockpile shall be made and the spoil shall directly be loaded in vehicles to remove from site. Air quality shall be monitored frequently.

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e. Traffic Congestion Prior to the start of any activity on the working platform, the traffic shall be diverted to another route due to lesser working space to prevent traffic congestion from taking place. f. Oil or Fuel Spillage Onsite maintenance of vehicles shall be avoided as far as possible and if unavoidable, tarpaulin or other impermeable materials will be spread on the ground to prevent contamination of soil. Regular inspections of machinery will be carried out to detect leakages in construction vehicles and equipment.

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