Bi-annual Environmental Monitoring Report
Loan 2993-ARM January–June 2017
ARM: North–South Road Corridor Investment
Program, Tranche 3
Prepared by the “Transport Project Implementation Organization” State Non-Commercial Organization based on the monthly Environmental Monitoring Reports of the Project Management Consultant
This bi-annual environmental monitoring report is a document of the borrower. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB's Board of Directors, Management, or staff, and may be preliminary in nature.
In preparing any country program or strategy, financing any project, or by making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area in this document, the Asian Development Bank does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area.
Table of Contents Part I Introduction ...... 5 1. Construction Activities and Project Progress during Reporting Period ...... 6 1.1 Talin—Lanjik Road Section (Km 71+500 to Km 90+200) of M1 Talin—Gyumri Road: ...... 6 1.2 Reconstruction/Construction/Rehabilitation of 9 Overpasses on North-South Road Corridor (M2 Yerevan-Artashat and M1 Yerevan-Ashtarak) ...... 6 2. Environmental Safeguards Staffing...... 8 2.2 TPIO Environmental and Social Staff ...... 9 2.3 The Talin—Lanjik Road Section ...... 9 2.3.1 Consultant Environmental Safeguards Unit ...... 9 2.3.2 Contractor’s Health and Safety, Environmental, Archaeological and Social Unit ...... 10 2.4 9 Overpasses (M2 Yerevan-Artashat and M1 Yerevan-Ashtarak) ...... 10 2.4.1 Contractors’ Health and Safety, Environmental and Social staff ...... 10 Part II Environmental Management ...... 12 3. Environmental Safeguards Program ...... 12 3.1 Compliance with National Safeguards ...... 12 3.2 Compliance with ADB Safeguards ...... 12 3.3 Contractor’s Compliance with the EMP ...... 13 3.4 Approvals of the Site-specific environmental management plans for Quarries, Borrow Pits, Blasting works, Excavated Unsuitable Material Dumping, Topsoil Stockpiling, Concrete Batching Plants and Historical Monuments ...... 13 9 Overpasses on M2 Yerevan-Artashat and on M1 Yerevan-Ashtarak ...... 15 3.5 ADB Mission ...... 15 3.5.1.2 9 Overpasses on M2 Yerevan-Artashat and on M1 Yerevan-Ashtarak ...... 15 3.6 Trainings and awareness raising orientation ...... 15 3.6.2 9 Overpasses on M2 Yerevan-Artashat and on M1 Yerevan-Ashtarak...... 16 3.7 Archaeological Works Program (Talin—Lanjik Road Section)...... 16 3.8 Grievance redress mechanism and Consultations ...... 17 3.8.3.2 9 Overpasses on M2 Yerevan-Artashat and on M1 Yerevan-Ashtarak...... 19 3.9 Communication ...... 19 Part III Environmental Monitoring ...... 21 4. Monitoring ...... 21 4.2 Monitoring of the Compliance with EMPs ...... 21 4.3 Instrumented Measurements and Monitoring of Environmental Parameters of Dust Noise, Vibration and Water Quality in Talin-Lanjik road section...... 22 4.4 Non-compliance Notices ...... 23 Conclusions and Recommendations ...... 23
A N N E X E S
ANNEX A: Status of environmental permits and licenses
ANNEX B: Non-Conformances Detected During Monitoring Visits in Reporting Period
ANNEX C: Extracts from Noise, Dust and Vibration Assessment, Initial Baseline Conditions
List of Abbreviations
ADB Asian Development Bank
CEMP Contractor’s Environmental Management Plan
EMP Environmental Management Plan
EIA Environmental Impact Assessment
IEE Initial Environmental Evaluation
ES Environmental Specialist
MFF Multi-tranche Financing Facility
MNP Ministry of Nature Protection
MOTCIT Ministry of Transport, Communication and Information Technologies
MoC Ministry of Culture
SEMP Site Specific Environmental Management Plan
TMP Traffic Management Plan
TPIO Transport Project Implementation Organization” SNCO
EMR Environmental Monitoring Report
Part I Introduction
This Bi-annual Environmental Monitoring Report covers the time period from January to June of 2017.
The Report was prepared with close cooperation with Supervision Consultant, which is the joint venture of SPEA Engineering & IRD Engineering companies.
1. The RA has selected the Bavra-Yerevan-Agarak route as the North-South Road Corridor to be rehabilitated, reconstructed and expanded and has appointed the “North-South road Corridor Investment Program PIU” SNCO (“NSRP” PIU SNCO) of the Ministry of Transport, Communication and Information Technologies (MOTCIT) to co-ordinate the work.
2. The Multi-tranche Financing Facility (MFF) is designed to rehabilitate and upgrade national north- south roads to form a new, upgraded and expanded North-South highway. The main objective is to widen the existing 2-lane roads (often in poor condition) to become 4-lane divided roads along existing alignments wherever possible or to construct new alternate 2-lane roads where a single 4- lane road would not be feasible.
3. The Asian Development Bank has provided a loan in the framework of the MFF for the North- South Road Corridor Investment Program to the Government of Armenia to cover the cost of Reconstruction and Improvement of Talin—Lanjik road Section (Km 71+500 to Km 90+200) of M1 Talin—Gyumri Road.
4. The Tranche 3 Project starts at km 71+500 in Talin community and end at km 90+200 close to Lanjik community – about 18.7km. This road is currently a II category and has 2 opposite traffic lanes. After reconstruction this road section is expected to be I category with cement concrete pavement.
5. The reconstruction of 9 overpasses on M2 Yerevan-Artashat and M1 Yerevan-Ashtarak is financed from cost savings from Tranche 3. These works are being carried out by local contractors and are supervised by the Supervising Consultant/Engineer for Tranche 3.
Figure 1. Tranche 3 of North-South Road Corridor
1. Construction Activities and Project Progress during Reporting Period
1.1 Talin—Lanjik Road Section (Km 71+500 to Km 90+200) of M1 Talin—Gyumri Road: 1.1.1 Sinohydro Corporation Ltd was hired for reconstruction and improvement of the road section and JV SPEA Engineering & IRD Engineering was recruited for providing supervision consulting services.
1.1.2 Construction works were implemented by Sinohydro Corporation Ltd and its subcontractor Stones LLC.
1.1.3 the section between km 78+500 and km 86+300 resulting in approximately 11.8 km of the over project length of the total section available for works was handed over to the Contractor during the reporting period. Only the section between km 71.5 and 78.5 is not available to start construction works.
1.1.4 The following construction activities were implemented: soil excavation, clearing and grubbing works, construction of culverts and underpass, embankment. Traffic regulating signs/signals have been installed for safety/security purposes and maintenance of road has been implemented.
1.2 Reconstruction/Construction/Rehabilitation of 9 Overpasses on North-South Road Corridor (M2 Yerevan-Artashat and M1 Yerevan-Ashtarak) 1.2.1 The reconstructions of 9 overpasses on M2 Yerevan-Artashat and on M1 Yerevan-Ashtarak are being carried out by local contractors and are supervised by the JV SPEA Engineering & IRD Engineering. Works on 9 overpasses are financed from cost savings from Tranche 3. The Environmental monitoring is implemented by TPIO. 1.2.2 Overpasses on M2 km 10+943 in Ayntap, M2 km 22+850 in Masis, M2 km 25+630 in Azatavan and M1 km 21+550 in Ashtarak (M1 Yerevan-Ashtarak). The local contractor is Montagetransshin CJSC. During reporting period following construction works were implemented:
1.2.2.1 Overpasses on M2 km 10+943 in Ayntap earthworks (exacavation and embankment); Installation of N3, N4 and N5 support beams: l=14.5m and l= 20m, Installation of rebars on beam joint sections of N4 intermediate support preparation, Installation of precast r/c for Б-1, Б-2 beams of bridge spans of the inseparable framwork system.
1.2.2.2 Overpasses on M2 km 22+850 in Masis – Surface waterproofing of N3 intermediate support base, Installation and joining of bearing block pedestal rebars of N5 support, In- situ r/concrete for N1 support pedestals, Installation of bride spans Б-1, Б-2 beams, Implementation of in-situ concrete for beam sections over supports, Precast r/c slabs of the carriageway, In-situ concrete for over beam sections of the carriageway
1.2.2.3 Overpasses on M2 km 25+630 in Azatavan – Installation of pedestals rebars for N1 support on km 25+630, installation of base formwork for N2 support, Installation of N5 support formwork, Implementation of bearing block wall of N5 lateral support with cast concrete, Installation of bridge spans Б2 beam, Implementation of in-situ concrete for beam sections over supports, Precast r/c slabs of the carriageway
1.2.2.4 Overpasses on M1 km 21+550 in Ashtarak (M1 Yerevan-Ashtarak)- Mobilization works were implemented during the reporting month: Wrecking of concrete of the protective layer of posts NN3 and 4 of the intermediate support, Installation of crushed stone and base of the carriageway, Implementation of pavement layer, fine-grained, In-situ concrete of intermediate posts, Cement mortar for the leveling layer, In-situ concrete of the protective layer, Precast r/c blocks installation of bumper beams and blocks of sidewalks, Assembly of seel railings and painting, In-situ concrete for parapet bases and bodies, Applying water-resistant masti compound on surfaces of bridge spans, supports and retaining walls, and subsequent painting with waterproof paint, Earthworks , backfilling
1.2.3 Overpass on M2 km 13+029 in Ayntap and Masis city. The local contractor is Ararat Chanshin LLC and Factory of Reinforce Bridge Concrete Structures CJSC JV. During reporting period following construction works were implemented: Installation of rebars on the beam separator section of N2 intermediate supports, binding and installation of formworks. Implementation of in-situ concrete for beam sections over supports. Installation of prefabricated P2 slab. In-situ concrete of the carriageway (sections over beam)
1.2.4 Overpasses on M2 km 15+444 in Masis and Marmarashen, M2 km 24+147 in Burastan, M2 km 28+900 in Artashat. The local contractor is Sahakyanshin CJSC. During reporting period following construction works were implemented:
1.2.4.1 Overpasses on M2 km 15+444 in Masis and Marmarashen- Assembly of temporary supports for N2 and N3 supports, earthworks for access ramp metal pipe and road intersection, Installation of rebars for N3 intermediate support, Mantling of beams l=20 between N2 and 3 supports, installation of formwork on the beam separator section, Earthworks, Insertion of pile, In-situ concrete for caps of pile, Installation of steel anchors, In-situ r/c for posts, Waterproofing
1.2.4.2 Overpasses on M2 km 24+147 in Burastan- Implementation of embankment, Installation of beam formwork between intermediate supports, Installation of rebars and formworks on the beam separator section of N3 intermediate supports, Preparation and installation of N4 support rebars, Implementation of in-situ concrete (sections over beams), In-situ r/concrete of the carriageway, Earthworks
1.2.4.3 Overpasses on M2 km 28+900 in Artashat- Installation of anchors for N 3 intermediate support, Implementation of base for N3 intermediate support, Implementation of rebar bearing block wall of N5 lateral support. - Implementation of posts of N4 support with cast concrete, In-situ concrete for posts, In-situ concrete for support pedestals, Installation of ledger blocks, Backfilling, Installation of precast beams
1.2.5 Overpass on M2 km 21+800 (M2 Yerevan-Artashat) in Araqsavan and Dimitrov communities. The local contractor is Dorozhnik LLC and Hayk-Shin LLC JV. During reporting period following construction works were implemented: Preparation and assembly of formworks bearing block walls of N5 lateral support, Assembly of rebars of N2 intermediate support, preparation of formworks, Mantling of beams between N2 and 3 supports l=20, Mantling of beams between N3 and 4 supports l=20, Precast r/c of the carriageway, In-situ concrete of the carriageway over beam sections, In-situ concrete of the carriageway consoles, Cement mortar for levelling layer of the carriage, Waterproofing of span structure with 2 layer izogam, Installation of precast r/c of Л-1 ledgers.
2. Environmental Safeguards Staffing
2.1.1 Transport Project Implementation Organization is implementing day-to-day management of project execution. The TPIO includes a Social and Environmental staff whose responsibilities include the management of all environmental aspects of the project
2.1.2 The Supervision Consultant/Engineer carries out all construction supervision activates and reporting of the project. Environmental Safeguards Unit of the Consultant is responsible for supervising the construction works in relation to environmental and archaeological impact and, in particular, for supervising and reporting on the Contractor’s performance in the implementation of the EMP.
2.1.3 Contractors are implementing construction works. Contractor’s Environmental Unit is responsible for preparation and implementation of Contractors’ EMPs, SSEMPs, monitoring of the construction activities and reporting.
Monitoring Reporting
2.2 TPIO Environmental and Social Staff
2.2.1 During the reporting period the “North-South Road Corridor Investment Program Implementation Unit” SNCO and “Transport Projects Implementation Unit” State Institution were united and “Transport Project Implementation Organization” SNCO (TPIO) was established.
2.2.2 “North-South Road Corridor Investment Program” is implemented by TPIO, as the successor of the “North-South Road Corridor Investment Program Implementation Unit” SNCO.
2.2.3 The Project Impact Management activities are undertaken by Head of Environmental Impact Management Service; Head of Social Impact Management Service and Environmental Specialists:
Mr. Gevorg Afyan - Head of Environmental Impact Management Service is responsible for Environmental management of the project.
Mss. Sona Poghosyan- Head of Social Impact Management Service is responsible for the compliance of the project to ADB’s Social Safeguard Policy and RA Legislation.
Mr. Mikael Tevosyan - Environmental and Archaeological Specialist is responsible for the compliance of the projects to ADB’s Environmental Policy, EIB’s Environmental Policy and RA legislation. He replaced Mr. Tigran Oganezov (the former Environmental and Archaeological Specialist) and Ms. Mariam Badeyan (she is in maternity leave), who were part-time employees. He is a full-time employee until Ms. Badeyan return.
2.3 The Talin—Lanjik Road Section
2.3.1 Consultant Environmental Safeguards Unit Presently the Consultant Environmental Safeguard Unit consists of:
Ms. Edita Vardgesyan, the Environmental Specialist (ES) is responsible for handling environmental issues in the road section, ensuring Contractor’s compliance with contractual environmental mitigation measures and Armenian environmental related legislation, monitoring and reporting.
Mr. Boris Gasparyan, the Archaeological Specialist (AS), responsible for the consultancy on archaeological issues in the road section, compliance of the construction activities to the Armenian archaeological related legislation and inspection visits to the borrow pit, dumping and concrete plant sites with archaeological evaluation purposes.
2.3.2 Contractor’s Health and Safety, Environmental, Archaeological and Social Unit
The Unit is staffed by five people:
Mr. Liu Mingjian, the HSE Director, is responsible for the overall management of the Unit;
Mr. Hovhannes Tovmasyan, the Environmental Specialist, to assist the HSE director on the environmental management plan implementation;
Mr. Martin Asatryan, the Social Impact Specialist, is responsible for the compliance of the Contractor’s activities to social part of the ADB Safeguard Policy Statement;
Mr. Ashot Revazyan, Security and Health Specialist is responsible for the compliance of the Contractor’s activities to health and safety part of the ADB Safeguard Policy Statement.
Mr. Artur Petrosyan, Archaeologist, is responsible for protection of historical, cultural and archaeological monuments from negative impacts of the construction activities within framework of the EMP implementation;
2.4 9 Overpasses (M2 Yerevan-Artashat and M1 Yerevan-Ashtarak)
2.4.1 Contractors’ Health and Safety, Environmental and Social staff 2.4.1.1 Overpass on M2 km 13+029 in Ayntap and Masis city. The site responsible chief, foreman is Vigen Avagyan and environmental specialist, responsible on environmental, emergency, health and safety management is Minas Minasyan.
2.4.1.2 Overpass on M2 km 21+800 (M2 Yerevan-Artashat) in Araqsavan and Dimitrov communities. The site responsible chief, foreman is Vigen Avagyan and environmental specialist responsible on environmental, emergency, health and safety management is Ruzanna Voskanyan.
2.4.1.3 Overpass on M2 km 10+943 in Ayntap. The site responsible chief, foreman is Yura Mnatsakanyan and environmental specialist responsible on environmental, emergency, health and safety management is Narek Qochryan.
2.4.1.4 Overpass on M2 km 22+850 in Masis. The site responsible chief, foreman is Artavazd Stepanyan and environmental specialist responsible on environmental, emergency, health and safety management is Narek Qocharyan. 2.4.1.5 Overpass on M2 km 25+630 in Azatavan. The site responsible chief, foreman is Gagik Gevorgyan and environmental specialist responsible on environmental, emergency, health and safety management is Narek Qocharyan.
2.4.1.6 Overpasses on M2 km 15+444 in Masis and Marmarashen, M2 km 24+147 in Burastan, M2 km 28+900 in Artashat. The site responsible chief, foreman is Ruben Sahakyan and environmental specialist responsible on environmental, emergency, health and safety management is Armine Hayrapetyan.
2.4.1.7 Overpasses on M2 km 28+900 in Artashat. The site responsible chief, foreman is Hamoz Avagyan and environmental specialist responsible on environmental, emergency, health and safety management is Armine Hayrapetyan.
2.4.1.8 M1 km 21+550 in Ashtarak. The site responsible chief, foreman is Manvel Khachatryan and environmental specialist responsible on environmental, emergency, health and safety management is Narek Qocharyan.
Part II Environmental Management
3. Environmental Safeguards Program
3.1 Compliance with National Safeguards 3.1.1 In order to comply with national safeguard system and national legislation, Contractor has obtained permits and licenses for construction activities the list of which is presented in Annex A.
3.1.2 As an environmentally active economic agent Contractors provide regular environmental reports to MNP in accordance with Armenian legislation. The quarterly report for 1st quarter 2017 as well as annual report are being submitted by Contractor during the reporting period.
3.1.3 The Contractors of Talin-Lanjik road section and 9 Overpasses ensure all necessary communication with local (communities) and territorial administrative authorities (marzes) to comply with Armenian legislation.
3.1.4 The thresholds for monitoring of environmental parameters of dust, water, noise and vibration are set in accordance with standards and norms set by Armenian legislation as well as by WB EHS guidance which is guidance for ADB funded projects.
3.2 Compliance with ADB Safeguards 3.2.1 In order to implement construction activities with minimum impact on the environment, it was requested that the implementation of construction activities meet requirements of EIA/EMP for Tranche 3 (Talin-Lanjik road section) and IEE/EMP for Tranche 1 (9 overpasses), which were prepared in accordance with ADB Environmental Policy and RA legislation.
3.2.2 Prior to operating any site for topsoil stockpiling and excavated material disposal the contractor is requested to prepare Site-specific Environmental Management Plan containing the identification of site-specific environmental impacts, risk assessment and mitigation measures in accordance with the Environmental Safeguards Information kit prepared by ADB Central & West Asia Department Safeguards Unit. The TPIO adopted and requests the Engineer and Contractor to pursue following procedures: (i) Contractors select the site for topsoil stockpiling or dumping of excavated material; (ii) Consultant ES and AE visit the site and provide Contractor with site evaluation report with identified sensitive receptors and recommendations on the site use; (iii) Contractor secures the site and prepares SEMP based on the findings of evaluation report and submits for Consultant approval; (iv) Consultant ES reviews the SEMP and Consultant issues an approval; (v) Then Contractor is permitted to start the site operation. In case of reconstruction of the 9 overpasses, there are not needed to select site for topsoil stockpiling and organize AE visit to the site (excavated material disposal sites located on constructed and modified landscapes). The SEMP of overpass is included risk assessment and mitigation measures of a dump site.
3.2.3 As Tranche 3 is “A” category project, ADB continues to conduct review missions at least every 6 months to check compliance of “North-South Road Corridor Investment Program” activities to ADB SPS (2009) requirements. The ADB conducts at least one review on 9 overpasses reconstruction project as it is “B” category project. ADB mission conducted loan reviews in Talin- Lanjik road section and 9 overpasses on M2 Yerevan-Artashat and on M1 Yerevan-Ashtarak of North-South road corridor investment program during their sites visits in January, February and May, 2017. To monitor the ongoing situation joint visits were organized: 1) to the overpass by the environmental specialists of the TPIO with the ADB National Environmental Consultant on 31 March 2017 and 2) to the Talin—Lanjik Road Section by the environmental specialists of the TPIO, Consultant and Contractor with the ADB National Environmental Consultant on 30 May 2017. Environmental compliance was reviewed during the visits.
3.3 Contractor’s Compliance with the EMP 3.3.1 The Contractor is guided by the EIA and EMP for Tranche 3 as a part of the Bid and Contract documents. Compliance with EMP is being monitored and reported. As specified in the Contract, Contractor was requested to prepare a Contractor’s Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) which includes the Tranche 3 Talin- Lanjik road section project description, legislative and institutional framework, description of existing environmental conditions, impact assessment and mitigation measures, schedule and responsibilities for monitoring, public consultations and GRM, as well as environmental responsible procurement and reporting responsibilities. The CEMP was approved during the reporting period. The CEMP is living document and shall be updated to reflect any deviations from the CEMP. The Contractor is requested to obtain permit for maximum permissible concentrations regarding the air emissions at Maralik concrete batching plant from Ministry of Nature Protection. The Contractor is in process of obtaining the permit. . The Engineer and TPIO are expressed their positions through official letters, regular weekly meetings as well as meetings related to the environmental issues.
3.3.2 A pre-construction public hearing has been implemented by the Contractor in Mastara community impacted by the Project in order to meet the ADB SPS (2009) requirements on information disclosure and public participation (see detail information in section 3.8.3.1).
3.3.3 The SEMPs for reconstruction of 9 overpasses on M2 Yerevan-Artashat and on M1 Yerevan-Ashtarak prepared by the contractors implementing overpasses’ reconstruction have been approved.
3.4 Approvals of the Site-specific environmental management plans for Quarries, Borrow Pits, Blasting works, Excavated Unsuitable Material Dumping, Topsoil Stockpiling, Concrete Batching Plants and Historical Monuments Talin—Lanjik Road Section.
3.4.1 Series of evaluation site visits are implemented by Engineer's Environmental Specialist and Archaeology Expert to observe the sites proposed by Contractor for temporary topsoil stockpiling and for dumping of excavated unusable subsoil located in Mastara community. The evaluations showed that some sites located at Km79+ 450, 80+500, and 91+460 are suitable for proposed purposes and have no environmental problems. The Contractor is requested to secure the site and submit SEMPs for Engineer's approval.
3.4.2 Contractor has disposed the excavated subsoil without any approval of Engineer in 2 sites (at Km 86+200 and at Km 87+000).
3.4.3 Site- specific environmental management plans for topsoil stockpiling sites: Lanjik 1 (km 87+700) and Lanjik 4 (km 87+000) were prepared and included in the CEMP. They were approved together with the CEMP. Both mentioned sites are used by the Contractor. 3.4.4 The Contractor has used 1 site for disposal of excavated unsuitable subsoil in Lanjik community - Lanjik 2 (km 88+500). The SEMP for dump site was approved together with the CEMP.
3.4.5 During the reporting period Contractor renewed the contract with Maralik community for removal and disposal of domestic waste generated at Talin- Lanjik road section.
3.4.6 The status of topsoil stockpiling sites and excavated material dump sites, and the SEMPs are presented below.as of 30 June 2017
No Name of site purpose SEMP approved Status of (Y/N) operation
1 Lanjik- 1 TSS Topsoil stockpiling Y/ approved on Operated January 13, 2017 2 Lanjik-2 DS Excavated subsoil Y/ Operated dump site approved on March 9, 2017 3 Lanjik-4 TSS Topsoil stockpiling Y/ approved on Operated January 13, 2017 4 TS Site at Km 81+500 Topsoil stockpiling N/draft SEMP version Operated is provided/ final SEMP is not submitted 5 TS Site at Km 85+200 Topsoil stockpiling N/ draft SEMP version Operated is provided/ final SEMP is not submitted 6 DS Site at Km 82+300 Excavated subsoil N/ draft SEMP version Operated dump site is provided/ final SEMP is not submitted 7 DS Site at Km 83+000 Excavated subsoil N/ draft SEMP version Operated dump site is provided/ final SEMP is not submitted 8 DS Site at Km 87+000 Excavated subsoil N/ draft SEMP version Operated dump site is provided/ final SEMP is not submitted
3.4.7 The SEMP for 2 concrete plants are approved by Engineer within final CEMP under the condition that additional information on dust absorbing equipment and the MNP permission on gas emissions shall be provided to Engineer before the operation of the concrete plant. The fulfilment of the condition is still awaited. The contractor is requested to waterproof inside walls of the washout pits by a lining of concrete and construct appropriate drainage channels.
3.4.8 The Contractor has used a construction camp area established in Maralik for Lanjik – Gyumri road section and new established separate construction camp close to Talin. The SEMP for 2 construction camps are approved by Engineer within final CEMP. The Contractor was requested to clean and gravel the earthen roads in the Maralik camp area that is promised to be fulfilled after the finalization of the second concrete plant establishment.
3.4.9 Contractor has verbally informed Engineer that there is a ash-tree hindering the construction process which needs to be removed. The tree shall be removed (not cut) and re-planted in another place indicated by community according to tree management plan.
9 Overpasses on M2 Yerevan-Artashat and on M1 Yerevan-Ashtarak.
3.4.10 The SEMPs for reconstruction of 9 overpasses on M2 Yerevan-Artashat and on M1 Yerevan-Ashtarak prepared by the contractors implementing overpasses have been approved by Engineer.
3.5 ADB Mission 3.5.1 To check compliance of the Program activities to the ADB SPS (2009) requirements an ADB audit missions took place in January, February and May, 2017. To monitor the ongoing situation joint visits were organized: 1)to the overpass by the environmental specialists of the TPIO with the ADB National Environmental Consultant on 31 March 2017 and 2)to the Talin—Lanjik Road Section by the environmental specialists of the TPIO, Consultant and Contractor with the ADB National Environmental Consultant on 30 May 2017. The following non-conformances are identified:
3.5.1.1 Talin—Lanjik Road Section. non-proper drainage and basin of the under-construction concrete batching plant; operation of the dumping sites for excavated material and topsoil stockpiling without prepared and approved SSEMP; dumping of material outside of the ROW; trucks carrying excavated material without covers; poor sanitary conditions; some staff worked without PPE; Leakages of oil and fuel
3.5.1.2 9 Overpasses on M2 Yerevan-Artashat and on M1 Yerevan-Ashtarak. Some shortcomings in the waste management and workers’ health and safety requirements implementation.
3.6 Trainings and awareness raising orientation 3.6.1 Talin—Lanjik Road Section.
3.6.1.1 Regular awareness raising discussions and environmental compliance trainings on ADB environmental, health & safety safeguard requirements were conducted for the Engineer's site inspectors.
3.6.1.2 On- site environmental/ health & safety trainings were implemented by Contractor's safeguard staff for the newly hired workers.
3.6.2 9 Overpasses on M2 Yerevan-Artashat and on M1 Yerevan-Ashtarak.
3.6.2.1 At the beginning of the civil works, workers of all 4 contractors were briefed on general measures in case of Emergency situations, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental issues as part of SEMP by contractors’ environmental specialists. Briefing has been done on a continuous basis during individual meetings with workers as well. Workers were periodically supervised to ensure requirements set in SEMPs.
3.7 Archaeological Works Program (Talin—Lanjik Road Section) 3.7.1 The signing of the contract between the Institute of Archaeology and Ethnography SNCO NAS RA and the Contractor for the implementation of the fieldwork investigations on the framework of reconstruction of Tranche 3, section Talin-Lanjik is finalized in April, 2017. The following road sections have been investigated, that are described in the EIA: Talin tomb (km71.500 – km73.930), Yeghnasar tomb (km74.800 – km75.600), Mastara archaeological complex (km78.900 – km80.900), Mastara-2 tomb (km80.900 – km83.650), Mastara fortress and tomb (km84.800 – km85.200) and Mastara tower complex (km85.400 –km85.700). In accordance with the investigation the archaeological work plan will be prepared as well as archaeological excavation will be done during next reporting period.
3.7.2 Site visits have been implemented by Engineer's AE for archaeological evaluation of sites proposed by Contractor for topsoil stockpiling at km 85+350 and excavated subsoil dumping at km 83+100 (Mastara community).
3.7.3 No construction works have been implemented in next proximity to other archaeologically sensitive areas. 3.8 Grievance redress mechanism and Consultations 3.8.1 Grievance redress mechanism to address the complaints/suggestions of communities on excessive dust, noise, improper waste dumping and on other environmental issues is established. The grievance redress mechanism is additional to the existing channels of petitions in the form of letters and personal pleas established by local governments.
The Grievance Procedure and Redress Mechanism steps are shown graphically in figure 2.
Figure 2. Grievance Procedure and Redress Mechanism 3.8.2 Contractor provided the Complaints Register book to every impacted community which is kept at the office of head of the community and is open accessed to community members. Also the posters posted in every community containing the contact information where to apply should any disturbances occur. Mr. Martin Asatryan, the Contractor’s Social Relation Specialist, is responsible for collecting concerns about project activity. His telephone number, email address, and name are posted on the posters.
3.8.3 During reporting period the pre-construction public awareness raising meetings organized by the Contractors. The purpose of the meetings was to inform the affected communities on possible environmental and social impacts and safety issues during the construction works. The planned civil works and their possible environmental impacts, mitigation measures and grievance redress mechanism were presented to the public. Complaints Register books were handed to selected responsible persons of the communities and special information posters about construction with contact information posted in every community. Telephone number, email address, and name of responsible persons for collecting concerns are posted on the posters. It was emphasized that impact shall be temporary.
3.8.3.1 Talin—Lanjik Road Section. A pre-construction public hearing in Mastara community impacted by civil works in Talin- Lanjik road section was held by Contractor on April 25, 2017. Detailed data on the issues raised during the public meetings are presented in the Contractor’s Monthly Social Report for April, 2017.
3.8.3.1.1 Series of meetings with the head of Mastara community were implemented by Contractor's environmental specialist for topsoil stockpiling and dump sites. The sites were preliminary agreed. Also the issue of relocation of the tree hindering construction works at km 84+ 310 was discussed with the head of Mastara community and the replanting site was agreed. The replanting of the tree has not been implemented yet. Contractor's social specialist met with the heads of Mastara community and organized the re-location of the 3 memorials hindering construction works, whose owners/relatives are out of the country.
3.8.3.1.2 During the reporting month one written complaint was logged in register book by the resident of Mastara community Mrs. Susanna Manukyan. She complained that her private land plot was damaged by construction machinery. After examining the complaint, Contractor's social impact specialist achieved an agreement with the complainer. The damage was compensated by Contractor to the satisfaction of the complainer and protocol signed. The protocol and minute of relocation are attached by Contractor in the monthly report for May 2017.
3.8.3.1.3 There was no further complains neither in Mastara nor in Lanjik communities.
3.8.3.2 9 Overpasses on M2 Yerevan-Artashat and on M1 Yerevan-Ashtarak. The public consultations have been held in all affected communities during previous reporting periods.
3.8.3.2.1 No complains and/or suggestions on environmental issues related to construction activities are registered for 9 overpasses as of today.
3.9 Communication 3.9.1 Communication with the TPIO, the Consultant and the Contractor’s environmental team during the reporting period took place via official correspondence and emails, phone calls and personal contacts. The joint meeting related to environmental issues among the TPIO, Consultant and Contractor took place on April 4, 2017 and on April 25, 2017. Also environmental issues discussed during regular weekly meetings in the Contractor’s office. Particularly the following issues are being raised and processed:
3.9.1.1 Talin—Lanjik Road Section.
- ADB’s mission visit; - on the update of CEMP for Talin- Lanjik Road section; - on the fulfilment of the conditions set in the CEMP by the Contractor; - on the Contractor’s environmental staff; - on the 5 non- permitted sites used by Contractor for topsoil and subsoil disposal: - on instrumental measurements on dust, noise, water quality and vibration; - on the repeated non-conformances detected during the monitoring and on correction action, - on the non-permitted use of territories outside the RoW; - on the missing information on sources of material for embankment; - on necessity to hire archaeology expert by Contractor; - on the archaeological issues; - on the missing weekly monitoring and monthly reports; - other routine issues.
3.9.1.2 9 Overpasses on M2 Yerevan-Artashat and on M1 Yerevan-Ashtarak.
- ADB’s mission visit; - on the findings of monitoring visits; - other routine issues.
Part III Environmental Monitoring
4. Monitoring
4.1.1 Talin-Lanjik road section. Regular monitoring has been performed during the reporting period according to the monitoring program developed based on the ADB safeguards and EMP requirements. The Monitoring program includes:
a. Regular monitoring site visits on monthly basis to check compliance of construction activities to the EMP requirements, as well as monitoring of topsoil stockpiling and excavated material disposal; b. Unscheduled inspection visits when needed; c. Instrumented measurements and monitoring of environmental parameters of air quality, noise and vibration, water quality; d. Completion of the monitoring checklist and summary of compliances and non-compliances; e. Issue the non-compliance notices to the Contractor; f. Collection of monitoring data and providing to the PPMS g. Review of the Contractor’s weekly monitoring reports.
4.1.2 Overpasses on M2 Yerevan-Artashat and on M1 Yerevan-Ashtarak. The Monitoring program includes:
a. Regular monitoring site visits on monthly basis to check compliance of construction activities to the EMP requirements, as well as monitoring of excavated material disposal; b. Unscheduled inspection visits when needed; c. Completion of the monitoring checklist and summary of compliances and non-compliances; d. Issue the non-compliance notices to the Contractor; e. Collection of monitoring data and providing to the PPMS f. Review of the Contractor’s weekly monitoring reports.
4.2 Monitoring of the Compliance with EMPs 4.2.1 Regular monitoring visits have been implemented since April 2017 due to the stopped civil works because of unfavorable weather conditions. The detected non-conformances are:
4.2.1.1 Tranche 3 Talin-Lanjik road section.
- Contractor is operating 2 topsoil sites and 3 dump sites without Engineer's approval; - Contractor is violating SEMP for Lanjik-2 dump site by using the community roads for transportation; - the Contractor entered the surrounding private fields without permission; - defects detected at concrete baching plant area; - dumping of material outside, at the edge of the ROW; - all the trucks were overloaded and not covered entering public roads; - insufficent sanitary conditions for workers in the construction sites; - leakages of oil and fuel; - contractor is not implementing mud spread preventive measures and cleaning of public roads; - insufficient water spraying as a dust control measure; - medical worker is not hired;
4.2.1.2 9 overpasses on M2 Yerevan-Artashat and on M1 Yerevan-Ashtarak.
- Some spills of oil and construction waste were detected in construction site, tires of trucks were not cleaned before entering roads and road close to entrance are muddy (Overpass on M2 km 10+943 in Ayntap); - Household waste were detected in construction site, some workers were not using safety belts Overpasses on M2 km 15+444 in Masis and Marmarashen; - Construction waste was detected in construction site (Overpass on M2 km 22+850 in Masis); - The debris and garbage were detected in construction site, tires of trucks were not cleaned before entering roads and road close to entrance are muddy, spillages were not managed properly (Overpass on M2 km 25+630 in Azatavan); - There were no exclusion barriers around the pit of pillars, construction waste was detected in construction site (Overpass on M2 km 28+900 in Artashat);
- Not sufficient quantity of warning signs and exclusion barriers erected around work site areas, the construction camp has not been dismantled but first aid kid, fire extinguisher, the copy of ERP, emergency contact list, accident registry form and register of complaints were missing; Hazardous waste should be managed in accordance with SEMP (Overpass on M1 km 21+550 in Ashtarak)
4.3 Instrumented Measurements and Monitoring of Environmental Parameters of Dust Noise, Vibration and Water Quality in Talin-Lanjik road section 4.3.1 Baseline data collection. The baseline instrumental measurements at all 6 points were conducted along M1 road Talin-Lanjik road section.
4.3.2 Routine measurements and monitoring. Contractor has implemented measurements of the dust and noise monitoring parameters on May 31, 2017 at Km 81+650 (vibration), Km 85+077 (dust, noise) and Km 87+325 (dust, noise, vibration). The points were selected based on the principle of on- going construction works.
4.3.3 Noise level in all measured points slightly exceeds the baseline but was within Armenian legislative standards. Impacts are not thought significant as works at each location are temporary and no complaints were received. Nevertheless, to further reduce noise impacts mitigation will be implemented for future works Dust level was almost the same as the baseline and far below the legislative standards (both daily average and maximum). According to the results of vibration instrumental measurements, no vibration exposures were detected near both vibration measurement points (№1 and №3 of Talin-Lanjik section). The results are presented in Annex C.
4.4 Non-compliance Notices 4.4.1 Two non-compliance notices have been issued to the Contractor on June 30, 2017 by the Engineer. The Contractor was notified on the non-compliances to EIA/ EMP with regard to:
Borrow pit operation at km86+400 without Engineerss approval and operation permit, the Contractor has opened an access road in archaeologically sensitive area without permission, The stripped topsoil is mixed with unsuitable material and disposed in dumpsites, The topsoil is stockpiled without the Engineer’s approval,
4.4.2 Contractor’s representatives verbally reported that (i) the borrow pit is operated by the third party who is in process of getting the mining permit, (ii) the third party involved an archaeological specialist to open an access road in archaeologically sensitive area and have been communicated with Ministry of Culture, (iii) the contractor will be more accurate and place stripped topsoil and unsuitable materials according to SEMP, (iv) draft SEMP for stockpiled topsoil is prepared and will be submitted for the Engineer’s approval.
4.4.3 Contractor was notified on all the non-conformities and requested to correct before the deadline set for correction. Some of defects were corrected by Contractor but the most remain non- corrected (ANNEX A).
Conclusions and Recommendations
4.4.4 As an environmentally active economic agent the Contractors provide regular environmental reports to MNP. The thresholds for monitoring of environmental parameters of dust, water, noise and vibration are set in accordance with standards and norms set by Armenian legislation as well as by WB EHS guidance which is guidance for ADB funded projects.
4.4.5 . The CEMP for Talin-Lanjik Road Section has been updated according to the Engineers and TPIO’s comments to meet ADB Safeguard requirements and conditionally approved by Engineer. A pre-construction public hearing has been implemented in a community impacted by the project. SEMPs for reconstruction of 9 overpasses on M2 Yerevan-Artashat and on M1 Yerevan- Ashtarak have been prepared by overpasses’ contractors. (3.1.1-3.1.4, 3.3.1-3.3.3)
4.4.6 In order to implement construction activities with minimum impact on the environment, it was requested that the implementation of construction activities meet EIA/EMP for Tranche 3 (Talin-Lanjik road section) and IEE/EMP for Tranche 1 (9 overpasses) requirements. The contractors are requested to prepare Site-specific Environmental Management Plans containing the identification of site-specific environmental impacts, risk assessment and mitigation measures in accordance with the Environmental Safeguards Information kit prepared by ADB Central & West Asia Department Safeguards Unit. ADB mission conducted loan reviews in North-South road corridor investment program. (3.2.1-3.2.3)
4.4.7 An environmental and archaeological evaluation visits to the sites for dumping and temporary stockpiling of stripped topsoil have been implemented. Site-specific environmental management plans for used topsoil stockpiling sites: Lanjik 1 (km 87+700) and Lanjik 4 (km 87+000) were included in the CEMP. They were approved together with the CEMP. The SEMP for Lanjik 2 dump site was approved together with the CEMP. The SEMPs for Maralik concrete plant and camp area were approved. All four contractors reconstructing 9 overpasses on M2 Yerevan- Artashat and on M1 Yerevan-Ashtarak have prepared detail SEMPs for all overpasses that were approved. (3.4.1-3.4.10)
4.4.8 Environmental safeguard reviews were conducted within ADB audit missions. The Contractors are requested to implement the construction works in accordance with the recommendations of ADB missions. (3.5.1)
4.4.9 Regular awareness raising discussions and environmental compliance trainings on ADB safeguards and Armenian legislative requirements for environment and Health & Safety, measures planned in EMP were conducted for Engineer's site inspectors and the Contractor's newly hired workers. All workers of 4 contractors reconstructing 9 overpasses were briefed on general measures in case of Emergency situations, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental issues by the contractors’ environmental specialists. (3.6.1 – 3.6.2)
4.4.10 To understand the level of impact on the archaeological sites located along the alignment of the road the corresponding field archaeological investigations have been implemented. Site visits have been implemented by Engineer's AE for archaeological evaluation of sites proposed by Contractor for topsoil stockpiling at km 85+350 and excavated subsoil dumping at km 83+100. No construction works have been implemented in next proximity to other archaeologically sensitive areas. (Talin—Lanjik Road Section) (3.7.1-3.7.3)
4.4.11 Grievance redress mechanism has been established and the pre-construction public awareness raising meeting was organized by the Contractor in Mastara community (affected community in Talin—Lanjik Road Section). Contractor's social specialist met with the heads of Mastara community and organized the re-location of the 3 memorials hindering construction works. During the reporting month one written complaint was logged in register book by the resident of Mastara community. No complains and/or suggestions on environmental issues related to construction activities are registered for 9 overpasses as of today (3.8.1-3.8.3).
4.4.12 Communication among environmental specialists of the TPIO, the Consultant and the Contractors took place during the reporting period (3.9).
4.4.13 Monitoring activities implemented during the reporting period included monitoring site visits on monthly basis to check compliance of civil works to the EIA/EMP. Required correction actions have been implemented and some of detected non-conformances have been neutralized. The 6 measurement (sensitive) points were selected to identify baseline conditions for noise, vibration and dust for Talin—Lanjik Road Section. Routine measurements of the dust, noise and vibration monitoring parameters have been carried out during the reporting period. Monitoring data were recorded in the PPMS. The environmental non-compliance was not issued during the reporting period. (4.1.1-4.4.3).
4.4.14 The non-conformances detected during the monitoring visits were reflected in the monitoring checklists. Some of them were improved immediately or during the time period set for improvement. Some non-conformances were improved partially. Those non-conformances which will not be improved during the time set for correction action will result in non-compliance notices to the Contractor. The non-conformances detected during the monitoring visits were presented in Annex B.
Action plan for the reporting period from July to December 2017:
N Action Time frame Responsible 1. Consultancy provided to Contractor’s Every month during Consultant environmental team on ADB Safeguard July-December 2017 Policy Statement 2. Consultancy provided to Contractor’s Every month during Consultant environmental team on the Armenian July-December 2017 Environmental legislation requirements 3. Evaluation site visits and assistance to the Upon Contractor’s TPIO/Consultant Contractor in the development of Site- request specific Environmental Management Plans for topsoil stockpiling and excavated material dump sites and other routine working documents. 4. Preparation and approval of Site-specific Upon the need TPIO Environmental Management Plans for topsoil /Consultant/ stockpiling, excavated material dump sites, Contractor concrete plant and construction camp and sections of blasting operations 5. Review and approval of weekly and monthly July-December 2017 TPIO reports, method statements and other /Consultant/ documents submitted by Contractor Contractor 6. Placement of signboards with project Upon new road Consultant/ information and safety warning signs along section construction Contractor the road sections, all disposal sites and will be commenced, topsoil stockpiles. and new disposal site and topsoil stockpile will be established 7. Regular awareness orientation sessions for Upon the need Consultant/ newly recruited staff Contractor 8. Preparation of Archaeological Work Plan July 2017 Consultant/ (AWP) Contractor 9. Implementation of archaeological September-November Consultant excavations according to AWP 2017 10. Review the outputs of the construction Every month during Consultant monitoring program with regard to July-December 2017 measurement of dust, noise, water quality and vibration. 11. Monitor the Contractor’s construction works By the end of every TPIO to ensure the compliance with EMP, CEMP month /Consultant and SEMP requirements 12. Collect and provide the relevant information By the end of TPIO on environmental indicators to PPMS September and /Consultant end of December 2017 13. Preparation of chance find procedure (CFP) July –August 2017 Consultant/ and training organization on CFP Contractor 14. Implementation of chance find procedure in Upon the need Consultant/ case of discovery of an archaeological Contractor artifacts during construction 15. Review and addressing the GRM End of every month TPIO /Consultant 16. Other routine issues like unscheduled site Upon the need TPIO visits, follow up of the detected defects, /Consultant environmental assessment of re-designs, management of tree cutting, review and approval of Contractor’s documents, etc. 17. Reporting on environmental safeguards Monthly TPIO Bi-annual /Consultant/ Contractor
ANNEX A: Status of environmental permits and licenses
Environmental Permits In Place Name/Place Comment (Name of the authority, and Licenses License number, Date)
Tranche 3 Talin-Lanjik road section Environmental Yes RA MNP Environmental Impact assessment and expertise conclusion Expertise Centre SNCO/ 15 July 2016/ EE 61 Borrow pits No - Contractor was recommended either proceed with legal procedures to obtain permit for new borrow pit operation or contract a supplier. Quarries Yes Contractor buys material form the existing quarry (Ministry of Energy infrastructures and natural resources of the RA, Mining Permit No. SHATV- 29/112 dated 20.10.2012) Topsoil stockpiling site Yes Lanjik-1 Approval of Shirak Marzpetaran TSS/Lanjik N02.1/7587-16/ 16 December 2016/ community/ Contract on storage of topsoil with the Shirak marz Head of Lanjik community/ signed on Lanjik-4 TSS/ 25.11.2016 Lanjik community/ Shirak marz Dumping site Yes Lanjik-2 DS/ Contract on handing over the excavated Lanjik subsoil to Lanjik community signed with community/ the Head of community on 20 Feb 2017 Shirak marz Disposal of municipal Yes Municipal Contract N 9 on disposal of garbage at and construction waste landfill/ Maralik Maralik municipal landfill signed on 1 city Aug 2016 Concrete Batching plant Pending - Permits from MNP on maximum permissible concentrations regarding the emissions at Maralik concrete batching plant Cutting of grass, No - Contractor is in process of preparing tree bushes and trees, Shall be management plan, after agreement with located on construction obtained communities and approval of Engineer site when the trees will be cut and new trees will be needed planted in ratio 1:10 according to the tree management plan 9 overpasses on M2 Yerevan-Artashat and on M1 Yerevan-Ashtarak Disposal of municipal Yes Masis town Agreement between Masis city "Masis and construction waste municipal housing & utilities" ՕJSC and Overpass on M2 km landfill (waste Montagetransshin CJSC on hand over 10+943 in Ayntap. disposal the disposed construction waste dated facility) 05 September 2016 Disposal of municipal Yes Masis town Agreement between Masis city "Masis and construction waste municipal housing & utilities" ՕJSC and Overpass on M2 km landfill (waste Araratchanshin LLC on hand over the 13+029 in Ayntap and disposal disposed construction waste dated 01 Masis city. facility) July 2016 Dumping site Yes Burastan DS/ Permit from Head Burastan community Overpass on M2 km Burastan leader on hand over the excavated 15+444 in Masis and Community subsoil and disposed non-hazardous Marmarashen. construction waste dated 01 June 2015 Disposal of municipal Yes Dimitrov DS / Contract on handing over the and construction waste Dimitrov demolished and excavated materials to Overpass on M2 km community Dimitrov community signed with the 21+800 in Araqsavan Head of community signed 27 of June and Dimitrov 2016 communities Disposal of municipal Yes Masis town Agreement between Masis city "Masis and construction waste municipal housing & utilities" ՕJSC and Overpass on M2 km landfill (waste Montagetransshin CJSC on hand over 22+850 in Masis village. disposal the disposed construction waste dated facility) 05 September 2016 Dumping site Yes Burastan DS/ Permit from Head Burastan community Overpass on M2 km Burastan leader on hand over the excavated 24+147 in Burastan. Community subsoil and disposed non-hazardous construction waste dated 01 June 2015
Disposal of municipal Yes Masis town Agreement between Masis city "Masis and construction waste municipal housing & utilities" ՕJSC and Overpass on M2 km landfill (waste Montagetransshin CJSC on hand over 25+630 in Azatavan. disposal the disposed construction waste dated facility) 05 September 2016 Disposal of municipal Yes Artashat town Permit from Head Artashat community and construction waste municipal leader on hand over the excavated Overpass on M2 km landfill (waste subsoil and disposed non-hazardous 28+900 in Artashat. disposal construction waste N 025/413 dated 27 facility) July 2016 Disposal of municipal Yes Ashtarak town Agreement between "Eco Center'' LLC and construction waste municipal and Montagetransshin CJSC on hand Overpass on M1 km landfill (waste over the disposed construction waste 21+550 in Ashtarak disposal dated 01 November 2016 facility)
ANNEX B: Non-Conformances Detected During Monitoring Visits in Reporting Period
Talin—Lanjik Road Section
Reference Requirement Action to Action required/comment date 1. contractor is operating 2 SEMPs and sites Not The SEMPs are prepared but topsoil, 3 dump sites operation shall be improved have not been approved by without Engineer's acceptable by Engineer yet. approval Engineer The Contractor shall follow the instruction otherwise non- compliance shall be issued 2. Contractor is violating The SEMP shall Not The Contractor shall follow SEMP for Lanjik-2 dump be updated improved the instruction otherwise non- site by using the including the compliance shall be issued community roads for community road transportation with necessary mitigation measures 3. The stripped topsoil is Ensure Not The Contractor shall follow mixed with unsuitable transportation improved the instruction otherwise non- material and disposed in and placement of compliance shall be issued dumpsites stripped topsoil and unsuitable materials according to SEMPs 4. The Contractor entered The Contractor is Improved The Contractor is required do the surrounding private required do not not enter surrounding private fields without permission enter surrounding fields without permission.. private fields Appropriate instruction were without provided by TPIO and permission and Engineer restore impacted lands 5. Defects detected at Ensure proper Partially The Contractor shall follow concrete baching plant drainage and improved the instruction otherwise non- area proper compliance shall be issued construction and lining of a waste water collection basin 6. Dumping of material The Contractor is Improved No further actions are outside, at the edge of required to move required the ROW, without the all dumped Appropriate instruction were Engineer's approval material from provided by TPIO and outside of the Engineer ROW to the approved dumping sites
7. All the trucks were trucks entering Not The Contractor shall follow overloaded and not the public road improved the instruction otherwise non- covered entering public loaded with earth compliance shall be issued roads or bulked material shall be covered
8. Insufficent sanitary Adequate toilets, Partially The Contractor shall follow conditions for workers in water as well as improved the instruction otherwise non- the construction sites proper lanch compliance shall be issued facilities need to be provided
9. Leakages of oil and fuel Ensure Leakage Partially The Contractor shall follow managed the instruction otherwise non- improved immediately in compliance shall be issued accordance with SEMP
10. The Contractor is not Place gravel layer Improved No further actions are implementing mud at every entrance required spread preventive to the existing HW from measures and cleaning construction site of public roads
11. Insufficient water Ensure proper Partially The Contractor shall follow spraying as a dust dust control improved the instruction otherwise non- control measure increasing compliance shall be issued frequency of water sprinkling 12. medical worker is not The Contractor is Not The Contractor shall follow hired required to hire improved the instruction otherwise non- medical worker compliance shall be issued 13. Borrow pit operation at Stop operation of Not The Contractor shall follow km86+400 without the borrow pit improved the instruction otherwise non- Engineerss approval and until obtaining compliance shall be issued operation permit required approval and permit 14. the Contractor has Stop operate the Not The Contractor shall follow opened an access road access road until improved the instruction otherwise non- in archaeologically obtaining required compliance shall be issued sensitive area without approval and permission permit
9 overpasses on M2 Yerevan-Artashat and on M1 Yerevan-Ashtarak
Reference Requirement Action to Action date required/comment 1. Tires of trucks were not Clean tires of Improved No further actions are cleaned before entering trucks before required roads and roads close to entering entrances are muddy roads and Place gravel layer at every entrance to the existing HW from construction site 2. Household waste were Clean household Improved No further actions are detected in construction site waste from the required construction site 3. Construction waste was Detected Improved No further actions are detected in construction site construction waste required should be hauled from construction site 4. Some workers were not Workers are Improved No further actions are using safety belts required to use required safety belts 5. Leakages of oil and fuel Leakages should Improved No further actions are be managed required
immediately in accordance with SEMP
6. There were no exclusion It is necessary to Improved No further actions are barriers around the pit of erect exclusion required pillars barriers around the pit of pillars
7. Not sufficient quantity of Need to erect the Improved No further actions are warning signs and warning signs and required exclusion barriers erected exclusion barriers around work site areas, around work site areas.
8. There were missing first First aid kid and Improved No further actions are aid kid and fire extinguisher fire extinguisher required in construction site are required
9. The construction camp of first aid kid, fire Improved No further actions are overpass on M1 km 21+550 extinguisher, the required in Ashtarak has not been copy of ERP, dismantled but first aid kid, emergency contact fire extinguisher, the copy list, accident of ERP, emergency contact registry form and list, accident registry form register of and register of complaints complaints were missing are required
ANNEX C: Extracts from Noise, Dust and Vibration Assessment, Initial Baseline Conditions Report N01
Measurement results Measuring results for each measurement point are presented in testing protocols and summarized in Tables for noise, dust and vibration accordingly.
Noise, vibration and dust assessment report № 05
Table 1: Results of noise measurements made at sensitive points on 31.05.2017 compared with baseline noise measurements made on 30.11.2016 Measurement Sound Level (equivalent Maximum Sound Level, Threshold Threshold time to sound level), LAeq, LAmax, dBA limit value limit value (from- till) dBA (equivalent (maximum to sound sound level), dBA level), dBA
operational baseline operational baseline (31.05.17) (30.11.16) (31.05.17) (30.11.16)
№1 (Km 87+325) 11:35-11:45 68.3 59.8 90.4 75.7 55 70 17:00-17:10 64.7 58.0 82.2 77.5 №2 (Km 85+077) 11:10-11:20 63.6 59.8 84.0 84.0 80 17:25-17:35 64.8 61.9 84.1 84.7
Table 2: Results of dust (PM2.5 and PM10) measurements made at sensitive points on 31.05.2017 compared with baseline noise measurements made on 30.11.2016 Measurement time Dust actual concentration, Maximum permissible concentration (from- till) mg/m3 (MPC) for dust, mg/m3
operational baseline Daily average Maximum (31.05.17) (30.11.16) value
№1 (Km 87+325), PM2.5 Between 11:35-11:40 0.008 0.005 Between 17:00-17:05 0.009 0.005 0.035 0.16 Average value 0.008 0.005 №1 (Km 87+3325), PM10 Between 11:35-11:40 0.018 0.012 Between 17:00-17:05 0.018 0.011 0.06 0.3 Average value 0.018 0.012 №2 (Km 85+077), PM2.5 Between 11:10-11:15 0.006 0.008 Between 17:25-17:30 0.006 0.006 0.035 0.16 Average value 0.006 0.007 №2 (Km 85+077), PM10 Between 11:10-11:15 0.014 0.015 0.06 0.3 Between 17:25-17:30 0.013 0.014 Average value 0.013 0.015
Table 3: Results of vibration measurements made at sensitive points on 30.11.2016 (baseline vibration measurements)
Measurement Vibration actual exposure value, Vibration Vibration time m/s2 exposure action exposure limit (from- till) value (EAV), m/s2 value (ELV), m/s2
operational baseline Daily average Maximum value (31.05.17) (30.11.16) №1 (Km 87+325) 10:40-11:45 0 0 17:05-17:10 0 0 0.5 1.15 Average value 0 0 №3 (Km 81+650) 10:55-11:00 0 0 17:55-18:00 0 0 0.5 1.15 Average value 0 0
1) As a TLV for evaluation of noise actual levels at measurement point №2 (Talin-Lanjik section) 80 dBA should be applied, as this point is considered as workplace. 55 dBA as equivalent and 70 dBA as maximum noise levels (applied as TLVs for the residential houses) are used for actual noise levels evaluation at point №1 of Talin-Lanjik section (see Table 3).
2) As a result of noise level measurements conducted twice during the day (31.05.2017) at point №1 of Talin-Lanjik section, the equivalent and maximum noise actual levels were above the TLVs (55 dBA as equivalent and 70 dBA as maximum) set by Sanitary norms.
3) Equivalent noise actual levels at point №2 of Talin-Lanjik section were within the 80 dBA TLV set for workplaces.
4) The main noise source in both measurement points is operation of construction equipment and movement of cars and vehicles along the highway.
5) PM2.5 and PM10 (dust particles of 2.5um and 10um accordingly) actual concentrations in both dust measurement points (№1 and №2 of Talin-Lanjik section) don’t exceed the daily average and maximum permissible concentrations (MPC) for residential areas set by the RoA Government Decree №160-N "Norms of maximum permissible concentrations of atmospheric air pollutants in residential areas".
6) According to the results of vibration instrumental measurements, no vibration exposures were detected near the both vibration measurement points (№1 and №3 of Talin-Lanjik section).