Bi-Annual Environmental Monitoring Report

BI-ANNUAL ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING REPORT

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Project Number: 45354-002 Grant: G0352 Reporting period: January – June, 2017

TAJIKISTAN: «BUILDING CLIMATE RESILIENCE IN THE PYANJ RIVER BASIN» Component 1 и 2 (Irrigation and flood management) (Financed by the Asian Development Bank)

Prepared by the Agency for Land reclamation and Irrigation under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan (Project implementation center) for Asian Development Bank.

This environmental monitoring report is a borrower's document. The views expressed here do not necessarily reflect the views of the ADB Board of Directors, its managers or employees, and can in fact bear only a preliminary nature.

In preparing any country program or strategy, financing a project, or by any indication or reference to a particular territory or geographical area in this document, the Asian Development Bank does not intend to make any judgments about the legal or any other status of any of the Territories or areas

The Agency for land reclamation and irrigation under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan Project management office (PMO) BCRPRB

BIANNUAL PROJECT PROGRESS REPORT ON ECOLOGY for 6 months (from January 1 to June 30, 2017)

" BUILDING CLIMATE RESILIENCE IN THE PYANJ RIVER BASIN, TAJIKISTAN" Components 1 and 2 (Grant 0352-TAJ)

Dushanbe, 2017

CONTENT

I INTRODUCTION 6 1.1 Project description 6 1.2 Objectives and methodology of the biannual progress report 6 1.3 Review of the project 7 1.4 Changes in project organization and the environment management team 8 1.5 Contract - Construction Supervision Services 10 1.6 Interaction with the Contractor, owners, etc. 10 II INFORMATION ON THE PROGRESS OF QUALITY CONTROL 11 2.1 Restoration of irrigation systems, collector-drainage network and pumping station 11 Baytudasht №0-jamoats Namun, Mehvar, K. Sayfuddinov and Nuri Vaidat of the Panj district of Khatlon region 2.2 A report on the progress of the inspection and audit in the pilot area of construction 12 and rehabilitation works on bank protection on Dagana sai in jamoats Dagana and Ziraki of Kulyab district. 2.3 Report on the inspection and audit in the pilot area of construction and 14 rehabilitation works of bank protection structures on the rivers Yakhsu, Kyzylsu and single-span Bridge in jamoats M. Mahmadaliyev and in Rudaki Vose district 2.4 Construction and restoration works for bank protection structures along the rivers 16 of devdar, Vishavr and Pyanj as well as irrigation system in jamoats Kalayhumb Vishkharv Darvaz district (GBAO) 2.5 Restoration of bank protection structures, cleaning of the channel and irrigation 17 network in jamoats "Chovidon" and "Vodhud" Vanjsky district (GBAO) 2.6 Restoration of the irrigation network and construction and restoration work on 19 bank protection structures in the Jamoat Dodhudoeva Rushan district (GBAO) 2.7. 20 Restoration of irrigation networks and performance of construction and restoration works to protect the village of Lakhshik and the development of economic profitable lands by terracing the unstable slope and planting trees in the Tusiön jamoat in the Roskali District (GBAO) 2.8. 21 Implementation of construction and rehabilitation works for irrigation and collector-drainage networks and bank protection structures along the Vrang and Pyanj rivers in Zong and Vrang jamoats of Ishkashim district, (GBAO) III ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING 24 3.1 Noise and vibration 24 2.2 Water quality 25 3.3 Air Quality 25 3.4 Monitoring of flora and fauna 25 3.5 Hygiene, health and safety, and HIV-AIDS monitoring 25 IV ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 25 4.1 The Environmental Management System (EMS), the Environmental Management 26 Plan for a specific facility (MEMP) and work plans

4.2 Preparation of reports on environmental assessment and environmental 26 management plans for additional work 4.3 Field inspections and audits 26 4.4 Notifications of non-compliance 27 4.5 Corrective action Plans 29 4.6 Consultations and complaints 30

MAPS

Map 1. Location of pilot sites 8

DRAWINGS

Drawing Institutional scheme of the organization on security policies 9 1. (protective measures) for the environment.

TABLES

Progress of construction works for the reporting period - Kulyab 13 Table 1. district Table 2. Progress of construction works for the reporting period – Vossey 15 district Progress of construction works for the reporting period – Darvaz 17 Table 3. district Progress of construction works for the reporting period – Vanch 18 Table 4. district Table 5. 20 Progress of construction works for the reporting period – Rushan district 21 Table 6. Progress of construction works for the reporting period 2017 - Roshrala district Table 7. 22 Progress of construction works for the reporting period – Ishkoshim district Table 8. Site visits and audits in the reporting period (February-June 2017) Notifications of non-compliance 27 Table9. Table 10. Corrective action plan for July-December 2017 30 Table 11. 31 Corrective Action Plan for July-December 2017

ABBREVIATIONS

ADB Asian Development Bank. AAI Agency for Amelioration and Irrigation BPA Bank Protecting Activities BPS Bank Protecting Structures CDN Collector and Drainage Network CEP Committee for Environment Protection CC EPTISA Consulting Company Eptisa DI Drip Irrigation DDAI District Department for Amelioration and Irrigation EIA Environment Impact Assessment EAP Environment Action Plan EMP Environmental Management Plan EMP Environmental Management Plan. EP Environment Protection EA Executive Agency IN Irrigation Network IEE Initial Environmental examination MoA Ministry of Agriculture ME Monitoring and Evaluation NGO Non-government Organization NDRMC Natural Disaster Risk Management Committee OM Operation and Management PIC Project Implementation Centre PMO Project Management Office SEE State Ecological Expertise SSEMP Site-Specific Environmental Management Plan SLMC State Land Management Committee. WUA Water Users Association. WUA Water Users Association

I. INTRODUCTION

1.1. Project description

1. This third bi-annual report on environmental monitoring for the reporting period from January to June 2017 covers Pyanj, Vose, Kulyab, Darvaz, Vanj, Rushan, Roshtkala and Ishkashim districts, which are pilot areas of the ADB project "Building Climate Resilience In The Pyanj Basin" (Grant 0352 ) for component 1 and 2 - irrigation and flood management.

2. The project aims to increase the resilience of the communities located in the Pyanj River Basin to climate vulnerability and climate change. The project consists of four components: (i) more sustainable flood protection systems, including the rehabilitation of a small flood management infrastructure and building the capacity of disaster risk management committees; (ii) more sustainable irrigation systems, including rehabilitation of small irrigation infrastructure and capacity building of water user associations; (iii) more sustainable drinking water supply systems, including rehabilitation of drinking water infrastructure in highly vulnerable communities and building the capacity of water user groups; And (iv) a microfinance component to provide financial services to vulnerable groups, especially women, and promote climate resilience.

3. Funding includes the following project components Component 1. Restoration of infrastructure for flood protection and its climate resistance in 10 jamoats. Component 2. Climatic protection of irrigation systems in 8 jamoats.

4. Monitoring is carried out in accordance with environmental action plans (EMP/SSEMP) and ADB's environmental safety policies, as well as environmental legislation of the Republic of Tajikistan.

5. This report describes the results of construction works monitoring carried out during the first 6 months of 2017.

6. Environmental monitoring consists of the following two parts: (1) monitoring compliance with the environmental management plan (EMP/SSEMPs) to review the conditions necessary for compliance during the construction phase of the project; and (2) monitoring of environmental conditions. The EMP compliance assessment began with a review of the environmental management conditions required for compliance during the construction phase of the project.

7. The Executive Agency (EA) is the Agency for Land Reclamation and Irrigation under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan. The EA established the Project Management Office (PMO) to manage, on a daily basis, the coordination, monitoring and organizational arrangements of the project.

1.2. Goals and methodology of the report

8. The purpose of the report for 6 months of environmental monitoring is to monitor the compliance of the project activity with the requirements of the EMP and also meet the environmental protection requirements of the Republic of Tajikistan and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) safeguardsregistered in the loan agreement with the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan (The Agency for Land Reclamation and Irrigation under the Government of the Republic Tajikistan).

9. The conclusions are based on a review of the monthly technical progress reports and quarterly monitoring reports submitted by the Contractors as well as data obtained during the monitoring and monthly inspections of the PIU experts on monitoring the environmental impact for the period from January to June 2017. In addition, environmental experts of the PIU EM regularly conducted environmental monitoring of the relevant parameters that are in charge of contractors 6

considered project design, social documents. The Contractor's reports include a section on health, environment and safety.

10. During the reporting period, 23 environmental monitoring reports were provided by contractors.

1.3. Review of the project

11. The Government of the Republic of Tajikistan, with the support of the Asian Development Bank, has launched the Project "Building Climate Resilience in The Pyanj Basin". The project is included in the "Strategic Climate Resilience Program of Tajikistan" (SCRPT), which was approved for funding under the Strategic Climate Fund (SCF) by the Subcommittee on the Pilot Program for Climate Resilience (SPPCR) in November 2010. The project will be implemented between 2013 and 2019 years.

12. The project aims to increase the resilience of the communities located in the Pyanj River Basin to climate vulnerability and climate change. The impact of the project will be expressed in improving the livelihoods of communities in the Pyanj River valley, vulnerable to climate change and instability. The end result of the project will be to reduce the negative impact of instability and climate change in 18 jamoats in the Pyanj River basin.

13. The objectives of this component of the project are to increase the resilience of communities living in the Pyanj River Basin to climate vulnerability and climate change in the Pyanj River Basin by addressing the problems associated with the rehabilitation of bank protection structures from floods damaged by the effects of climate change (mudflows and soil erosion) in Pyanj district.

14. Component 1. Restoration of infrastructure for flood protection and its climate protection in 10 jamoats. This component includes the following activities:

 Modernization and climate protection of infrastructure to protect against floods and mudflows in 10 jamoats, including bank protection works, reconstruction of embankments, rehabilitation of river beds, terracing and planting of trees, and stabilization of soils;  organization of operation and maintenance (O & M), development of O & M manuals and training of local departments of responsible agencies;  development of early warning communication systems through the use of modern technologies, including mobile phones;  organization of disaster risk management committees (DRMC);  training them to disseminate information on the effects of climate change and adaptation measures on local authorities and local institutions, such as hashar (self-help groups), mahala (self-organizing bodies), and women's committees.

15. Component 2. Climate protection of irrigation systems in 8 jamoats.The project includes:  Restoration and climate protection of irrigation canals and networks, including reconstruction and removal of sludge in drainage and supply channels, and rehabilitation of pumping stations;  Testing drip irrigation schemes;  Strengthening the capacity of water user associations (WUAs);  Providing advice and dissemination of information on water resources management and climate to sustainable agriculture among farmers, representatives of local authorities, women's groups and other stakeholders.

16. It is expected that coordination and a strategic approach to management and access to water resources through climate-resilient infrastructures for irrigation, drainage networks in the Pyanj River Basin will directly improve resistance to extreme climate events through flood protection, early warning systems and risk transfer mechanisms.

17. The project will be implemented in the following districts of the Republic of Tajikistan: the Khallon region - Pyanj, Vose, Kulyab districts, GBAO - Darvaz, Vanj, Rushan, Roshtkala and Ishkashim districts. The location of objects in the country scale is shown in Map 1 below.

Map 1. Location of pilot sites in the country scale

1.4. Changes in the project organization and the team for environmental management

18. The Executive Agency (EA) is the Agency for Land Reclamation and Irrigation under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan. The EA established for the Project Implementation Center (PIU) of the BCRIPB to manage on a daily basis the coordination, monitoring and organizational arrangements of the project. The diagram below shows, in general, the group on environmental management.

19. The PIU has overall responsibility for management, procurement, as well as full responsibility for financial management within the framework provided for inStructure of environmental management for the project is shown in Figure 1 below.

Agency for Land Reclamation and Irrigation

under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan ADB

Project Management PMU CC EPTISA

Serdar Hakkacirmaz

The project team leader fromCC EPTISAStefan Parfons

NationalEnvironm PMU ental Consultant Consultant for EPTISA A.Juraev Environmental Protection Y. Buzrukov

Project The Project Project Project Implementation Implementation Implementation Implementation Office (PIU) in Office (PIU) in Office (PIU) of Office (PIU) of the Pyanj District Vose (covers Darvaz (covers Roshtkala and Vose and Kulyab Vanch, Darvaz and Ishkoshimdistiricts districts) Rushan distiricts)

Contractor Contractor Contractor Contractor Contractor in Contractor in company in Vose in Kulyab in Darvaz, Roshtkala Ihkoshim "Istexsoli District - district - Vanj and district - district - company Rushan company company bekhbudi company Mostootryad districts - "Cuprucsozi "Cuprucsozi LLC "Umed-1" company paivand» paivand» "Jovid"

Local Local Local Local Local environmental environmental environment environmental environmental specialist specialist al specialist specialist Zaidulloev Miraliev Daler Nematov OripovTohir (The contractor Safaralali Sadullo has not yet selected environmental specialists for these areas)

Figure 1. Institutional framework of the environmental safeguards management

20. The PIU has four Project Implementation Offices (PIOs) in the project area: one in the Pyanj district, one - in Kulyab and Vose districts, one PIO in Darvaz district covers all three districts (Vanj, Darvaz and Rushan districts), and one in Khorog - covers Ishkashim and Roshtkala areas.

21. The Contractors have local specialistson environmental and social issues (ES) to monitor the performance of work in the field of environmental protection.

22. Starting from May 2016, the PIU has hired a new specialist on environmental and social issues (ES) –Mr.Buzrukov Yusuf (tel. 446003348), which is responsible for implementing of mitigation measures and regular monitoring of the measures specified in the Environmental Management Plan,ensuring that all environmental requirements and mitigation measures specified in the environmental assessment of the project are included in pre-qualification contracts and tender documentation for suppliers and builders. His responsibilities also include supporting the development of any additional requirements for EMPs needed for detailing, providing training and awareness of the PMU staff, the staff of the PIU and project stakeholders. He will interact with the PIU and the people affected by the project; carry out initial supervision and control of construction activities of the contractor; consider the complaints.

23. Monitoring of the implementation of the EMP/SSEMPs by the contractors is entrusted to the company EPTISA CC.

24. Issues related to environmental monitoring and supervision of the implementation of project activities and monitoring and environmental protection in the pilot regions of the EPTISA CC are entrusted to Team Leader Stefan Parfons, and the national environmental consultant Mr. Juraev Abdusalimwho is responsible for supervision of EMP/SSEMP implementation by Contractors. In addition, the Team-leader of the EPTISA CC Mr. Stefan Parfons supports the experts of the PIU in carrying out annual inspections and additional trainings on all environmental issues related to this project within the available man-months.

25. The Contractor for the Pyanj district, the company "Istehsoli bekhbudi" hired a local environmental specialist, Mr. Zaydulloev Safarali (tel.935975553) to implement the SSEMP. Since the works in the Panj region are completely completed, the ecologist is demobilized.

26. The Contractor for the Vose Districts - the Mostootryad LLC company hired a local environmental specialist, Mr. Miraliev Daler (Tel. 918736324, 903107779).

27. The Contractor for the Kulyabsky District - Umed-1 Company hired a local environmental specialist, Mr. Nematov Sadullo (Tel.987 42 32 01,).

28. The Contractor for the Darvaz, Vanj and Rushansky districts - the company "Jowid" hired a local environmental specialist Mr. Oripov Tohir (Phone 919 487539) to comply with environmental requirements.

29. The Contractor for sub-projects (construction and restoration works of bank protection structures along the Pyanj rivers)is the company KPPP “Kupruksozy payvand”. jamoats, at the moment the Contractor has not hired a local ecologist, the process of selecting a local ecologist is underway. Work on the implementation of construction and rehabilitation works of irrigation and collector-drainage networks and bank protection structures along the Vrang and Pyanj rivers in the Vrang jamoat of the Ishkashim district has not yet been started, so no environmentalists have been selected for these areas.

1.5. Contract - Construction Supervision Services

30. The Consultant for Construction Supervision is CC EPTISA The date of signing the contract is November 1, 2015. Beginning January 2015 10

The duration of the contract is 9 months (within the limits of man-months). The end of the contract - November 2018.

31. As noted earlier, the work and consulting for the above sections of projects are financed by ADB and the Republic of Tajikistan.

32. In the process of development and implementation of this Project, a contract was concluded between the Contractor and the Customer with the aim that all specialists have the necessary qualifications; The Professional Contractor shall provide the Customer with a high quality of construction, and in accordance with the Technical Proposals to perform all necessary work at a high level. The work is carried out in accordance with the rules (ADB, FIDIC, SNIP and legal norms of the Republic of Tajikistan), and also in accordance with the special terms of the contract and the technical specifications that are set by the employer.

1.6. Interaction with the Contractor, owners, etc.

33. During the reporting period, the Project Implementation Center (PIU) of the Agency for Land Reclamation and Irrigation under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan worked closely with ADB, the consultant of the EPTISA CC and the Contractors to review the environmental reports of the project.

34. Interaction with the PIU was carried out directly, through the Team Leader and through the exchange of electronic messages.

35. The ADB/RETA 8663 consultant M.Babadzhanova regularly provided guiding and consultations on protective environmental measures, including issues related to final environmental audits, reporting, etc. They were held as personal meetings, joint inspections, e-mail communications and mobile communications were carried out.

II. INFORMATION ON PROGRESS OF QUALITY CONTROL.

36. In total, 23 environmental monitoring reports were submitted by the Contractors:

• Contractor OOO Mostootryad (Vose District) 2 quarterly, monthly-6. • Contractor Umed-1 (Kulyab district) 2-quarter, monthly-6 • The contractor company "Jovid" (Darvaz, Vanj and Rushan areas) 2-quarter, monthly-3. • Contractor Kupruksozi payvand (Roshtkala and Ishkashim district). 1 quarterly report and 1 monthly report.

37. Quarterly reports of the Environmental Monitoring Engineer for Q1 and Q2 2017 provide detailed information on the location of facilities, offices, auxiliary equipment, plans and activities for environmental protection, environmental monitoring data etc.

38. Other points reflected in the reports include:

• Mobilization of road construction equipment, the availability of permits, • Environmental Monitoring Program and EMP. Information on the progress of construction works, implementation of EMP and environmental monitoring.

39. The results of the inspections carried out for the project areas are shown below for the sites and areas.

2.1. Construction and restoration works on bank protection structures in Dagana sai- Dagana and Ziraki jamoats -Kulyab district (Khatlon region)

40. The main construction works for the restoration of bank protection structures in the jamoats: Dagana and Ziraki as well as additional works on the restoration of the bank-protecting dam in the village of Jerkala and Khudzhaikok, Jamoat Zirakiwere conducted by Umed-1company.

41. Rehabilitation work in this area began in April 2016. Additional worksfor the flood protection inf the Jerkala and Khujiaisk villages of jamoat Ziraki, Kulyab district,have started in February 2017.

42. The main construction activities performed in the reporting period for this sub-project are shown in Table 1.

Table 1: Progress of construction works for the reporting period of January-June 2017 - Kulyab district

№ Month, Construction works 2017 1 February- Dagana jamoat May 2017 Restoration of bank-protecting dams and spurs on a site of villages Oltovul, Chinar, and Yokhsuchiyon in the basin of the Yakh-Su river of the Jamoate of Dakhana of the Kulyab district with gabions of a total length of 1703 meters; - excavation 45794 m3; -Disposition of gabions -6205 pm; Restored bank-protecting dams 1703 meters long -100% 1.1 March-April Dagana jamoat - Restoration of bank-protecting dams and spurs on the Oltovul site, -Distribution of soil and their leveling 550 pm; -Laying of gabions -550 pm; -Bank protection dikes 550 meters long 1.2 April- May Dagana jamoat Restoration of coastal protective dams and spurs on the section Chinar and Yokhsuyon in the basin of the Yakh-Su river of the Dakhana jamoat - Laying of soil and their leveling - in the volume of 650 m3 -Stacking of gabions 650 m3; -Based protective dams - 650 meters 2 March-April Ziraki jamoat Restoration of bank-protecting dams and spurs in the area of Djerkala and Khodjaishok villages in the basin of the Yakh-Su jamoat Ziraki district of the Kulyab district with a length of 1142 m by gabions; - excavation 49075 m3; -The gabion's stack-4621 m3; 2.1 April- May - Ziraki jamoat -Reconstruction of bank-protecting dams and spurs in the area of Dzherkalka Daganasay in the basin of the Yakh-Su river of the jamoate of Ziraki of the Kulyab district with a length of 1142 m by gabions; - Ground laying and leveling - 622 m3; -Installation of gabions -622m3; -Bank-protecting dams were repaired - 622 meters; 3 April- May Ziraki jamoat -Restoration of bank-protecting dams and spurs into a site in the village of Yohsuyyon and Khlopzavod - Ground laying and leveling - 503 m3;

-Gabion packing -503 m3; -Based protective dams - 503 meters 3.1 April- May Ziraki jamoat -Restoration of bank-protecting dams and spurs in the Khodjaishok kishlak of the Ziraki of the Kulyab district with gabions - 1142 meters; - Ground laying and leveling - 520 m3; -Disposition of gabions -520 m3; Restored bank-protecting dams - 520 meters 4 June 2017 Dagana jamoat Restored bank-protecting dams 1703 meters long -100% Ziraki jamoat Restored bank-protecting dams - 1140 meters-100%;

2.1.1. Construction works and compliance status of EMP/SSEMP requirements in Kulyab district

43. During the monitoring of construction works carried out from early January to July 2017, the following conditions were met in accordance with the requirements of the IEE/ EMP and the SSEMP:

• The warning signs were installed around the construction sites; • Used equipment (bulldozers and trucks) were in good condition, regular inspection was carried out in order to find possible leaks of fuels and lubricants; • workers were provided with personal protective equipment (gloves, work clothes); • At the beginning of the year, a refreshing briefing safety and labor regulations was provided to workers; • the operating time of machinery and construction work was limited (from 8 am to 6 pm); • Access of residents to places adjacent to construction sites was provided.

44. No dust was observed due to the reason, that works were done mainly manually- the collection of gabions using stones, using only one unit of vehicle for a very short time to prepare a coastal embankment by packing gabions.

Photo 1. Embankment strengthening by gabions along the lower part of the Dagana river (Khodzha-Iskhok village, jamoat Ziraki, Kulyab district), is a completed - May 2017.

45. However, some shortcomings and partial non-compliance with the EMP requirement were found during the inspections. The Contractor has been given a Notice of Non-compliance for urgent corrective actions.

46. Due to the fact that all workers were hired from nearby villages, the organization of a camp with appropriate sanitary conditions (showers and latrines), separate dining rooms for workers are not provided.

47. The contractor leased one office for engineering personnel from the local private sector, a room where all conditions (dining room, toilet and other servicing rooms) are available in the office and meet sanitary requirements.

Photo 2.Contractor's office in Kulyab district.

48. When checking the environmental documentation, environmental specialists of the EPTISA CC and PMU recommended that the Contractor's current reports include more details on health, safety, and the environment

2.2. Construction and restoration works on bank protection structures along the Yakhsu, Kyzylsu rivers and single-span bridges in the M. Mahmadaliyev, and Rudaki jamoats -Vose District (Khatlon Region)

49. Design works on restoration of bank protection structures were carried out in M.Mahmadaliyev, and Rudaki jamoats, Vose district.

50. The contractor for construction works in the Vose District is the “Mostootryad” company. Rehabilitation work in this area began in April 2016.

51. The main types of rehabilitation work for the reporting period for this sub-project are shown in the Table 2.

Table 2: Progress of construction works for the reporting period January-June 2017 - Vose district

№ Month, 2017 Construction works

1 February- June jamoat Rudaki 2017 Construction of a bank protection structure on the Kyzyl-Su river, the settlement of Sari Angur Gofilobod in the Rudaki jamoat of the Vose district, length 1583 meters Laying of reinforced concrete slabs in the volume of 3806.6 m3 Earth works 75647 m3 Stacking of reinforced concrete pipes 20 m3 Installed shutter plates 1 piece The dam has been restored to a length of 1419 meters. -89.6% 1.1 February jamoat Rudaki Plant laying and leveling in the volume of 1200 meters -Plate reinforced concrete slabs in the volume of 1200 meters m3 1.2 March jamoat Rudaki - Laying of soil and their leveling - in the volume of 1350 m3 -The dams were rebuilt for 1350 m and reinforced with reinforced concrete slabs - 1350 m3 1.3 April -May jamoat Rudaki Playing of soil and their leveling in the volume of 1419 meters 14

-Plate reinforced concrete slabs in the volume of 1419 meters m3 -The dams were 1419 m long and reinforced with reinforced concrete slabs 3806.6 m3. 1.4 June 2017 jamoat Rudaki The work was carried out at 86.6% 2 February –May Jamoat M. Makhmadaliyev 2017 Construction of a bank protection structure on the Kyzyl-Su river, the settlement of Tugay in the jamoat of M. Makhmadaliyev of the Vasei district, 3944 meters long Laying of reinforced concrete slabs in the volume of 10157 m3 Earth works 269354 m3 The dam has been restored to a length of 2894 meters. -73.4% 2.1 February March- Jamoat M. Makhmadaliyev May Construction of a bank protection structure on the Kyzyl-Su river, the settlement of Tugay in the jamoat of M. Makhmadaliyev of the Vasei district, 3944 meters long -Laying of reinforced concrete slabs with a length of 2894 meters. - A dam 2894 meters long -The dam is 2894 meters long - 73.4% 3 February-May jamoate Abdi Avazov 2017 Construction of a bank protection structure on the Kyzyl-Su river in the settlement of Javrez jamoate Abdi Avazov of the Vose district, 945 meters long: Earth works 109012 m3 Stacking of reinforced concrete slabs 2550 m3 The dam is 945 meters long. -100% Work on the sites is carried out below: 3.1 February -March jamoate Abdi Avazov April- May Construction of a bank protection structure on the Kyzyl-Su river in the settlement of Javrez jamoate of A.Avazov of the Vose district, 945 meters long: -Soil laying and leveling 2550 m3 -Playing with reinforced concrete slabs -length 945 - The dams of a length of 945 meters -100%

2.2.1. Construction works and compliance status of EMP/SSEMP requirements in Vose district

52. The construction of bank protection structures can cause temporary environmental impacts, in particular: dust, noise, temporary inconveniences on inter-farm roads.

53. During the reporting period, the Contractor applied the following mitigation measures, including an appropriate monitoring system to prevent, eliminate or minimize any expected adverse environmental impacts: • Warning signs have been installed near construction and cleaning works; • •Used equipment and heavy vehicles (excavators, bulldozers and trucks) in good condition, regular inspection was carried out on the context of possible leaks of fuels and lubricants; • Workers were provided with personal protective equipment (gloves, helmets)and first aid means were in place; • Workers of the Contractor were trained and instructed occupational health and safety issues for construction activities; • • the operating time of machinery and construction activities was limited (from 8 am to 6 pm); 15

• • Access of residents to places adjacent to construction sites was not limited.

Photo 3. Completed sections of bank protection structures on the river Kyzyl-Su - Sari Angur village, jamoat M. Mahmadaliev, Vose district - May 2017.

54. In the course of the inspection it was noted that empty plastic containers and barrels were placed in the areawhich was not permitted for this purpose. The contractor was recommended to take immediate measures to remedy the shortcomings.

Contractor's construction camp

55. The Contractor's construction camp is located on the right bank of the Kyzyl-Su river of the Javrez settlement in the jamoat of A.Avazov, Vose district of Khatlon region.

56. On the site of the construction camp there is a contractor's office, a living room for workers, a dining room, shower cabins, toilet facilities, a pit for temporary accommodation of domestic garbage.

57. Shower cabins and toilet facilities are located at 15-20 meters from the place of residence. Toilet rooms for workers are a cesspool - there is no toilet water, septic tank. Source of water - tanks (drums) - imported water.

58. The Contractor “Mostootryad” company applied recommended corrective actions in order to improvesanitary conditions, first aid means and fire safety.

Photo 4. Living room for workers, kitchen, dining room meet the necessary sanitary requirements - May 2017

59. In period from January to June 2017about 6 people lived in the camp. The rest of the workers are residents from nearby villages.

60. During the inspection, the following was revealed: • Previously, non-compliance with the fire-fighting equipment (box with sand, shovels, no fire extinguishers) are corrected; • First-aid kits are available; • Containers for disposal of domestic waste are delivered; • Contractor's current reports should include more details on health, safety, and the environment. 16

61. At the time of the inspections, no accidents due to construction works, workers' diseases, especially those associated with intestinal diseases, have been recorded.

62. In reporting period no complaints were received from the Contractor’ personnel and the local population during the project restoration activities.

2.3. Construction and restoration works for bank protection facilities along the Devdara, Vishkharv and Pyanj rivers, and irrigation system in the Kalayhumb and Vishkharv jamoats - Darvaz district (GBAO)

63. Design works on restoration of bank protection structures were carried out along the right bank of the Pyanj River in the village of Ruzvai, Jamoat Kalaykhumb and along the right bank of the Viskharv river. 64. Design work on the laying of polyethylene pipes was carried out at the head part of the Kevron 1 and Kevron 2 canals in the Vishkhar dwarves of Darvaz district.The contractor for construction works in Darvaz district is the company "Jovid". 65. The main types of rehabilitation work for the reporting period for this sub-project are shown in theTable 3. Table 3: Progress of construction works for the reporting period 2017 - Darvaz district

№ Month, 2017 Construction works

1 April- June Jamoat Kalayhumb 2017 Restoration of bank protection structures (dams) along the right bank of the Pyanj River in the village of Ruzvai, Jamoat Kalayhumb, and on the right bank of the river Viskharv – 154 m 1.1 April- May Jamoat Kalayhumb Butto concrete pavement-713 m3 -Earth Works - 8634 m3 May- June Jamoat Kalayhumb -The dam has been restored 154 meters. The work is carried out on 100% 2 April- June Darwaz jamoat. Restoration of coastal protection structures using stones along the banks of the river Vishavr is 172 meters long. The work is carried out on 100% 3 May -June Darwaz jamoat. -Laying polyethylene pipes 522 m long (225 mm in diameter) in the head part of the Kevron 1 and Kevron 2 canals in the Vishkharv village. The work is completed for 100%

2.3.1. Construction works and compliance status of EMP /SSEMP requirements in Darvaz district

66. Monitoring of compliance with environmental requirements in accordance with EMP/SSEMP showed that the Contractor applied measures to mitigate short-term impacts from construction activities to prevent, eliminate or minimize any potential adverse environmental impacts:

• warning signs were installed near the sites of concrete wall construction to protect from floods, embankment strengthening by rocks, during the work of the heavy machinery of the Contractor;

• Used equipment (excavators) was in good condition and proper maintenance works were done to prevent potential leaks of fuels and lubricants. No any leakages of oil, fuel or lubricants were observed in the work area; • There were no construction debris on the site • Workers of the Contractor were trained and instructed on occupational health and safety issues – training records are in place; • first aid means were in place; • Time of machinery operation and construction activities was limited (from 7 am to 7 pm); • The access of residents to places adjacent to construction sites was not limited.

67. The concrete mixers used were of low power, the material was purchased at the local quarries which are in use. The figures below show the results of the work done.

Photo 5. Laying of pipelines in Vishharv village Photo 6. Discussion of design issues (The Vishkharv village, Darwaz district, May 2017)

68. At the time of the inspection, incidents related to construction work, diseases of workers, are not registered.

69. No complaints or complaints were received from the working staff and the local population during the project restoration work for the reporting period.

70. The final environmental work will be submitted after the completion of additional work on this facility.

2.4. Restoration of bank protection structures, cleaning of the channel and irrigation network in Jamoats Jovidon and Vodhud – Vanj district (GBAO)

71. Project works in the Vanj district include the restoration of bank protection structures and irrigation network for jamoats "Jovidon" and "Vodhud"

72. The company "Jovid" is also a Contractor for construction works in the Vanj district.

73. The main construction activities carried out in reporting period for this sub-project are shown in Table 4.

Table 4: Progress of construction works for the reporting period 2017 - Vanj district № Month, Construction works 2017 1 April jamoat "Vodhud" village Vakhdat The bank-protecting dams on the right side of the Vanjob River of the Vanj district have been restored with large stones,in length - 816 meters (works are completed) 2 May jamoat "Vodhud Irrigation polyethylene pipes are laid: D = 250mm, length 230meters (works are completed) 3 May Jamoat Jovidon Protection of villages Bunay 1.2 Jamoat Jovidon: -Cleaning works of river bed from sludge and sediment - from the banks of the Bunay River -1145 meters-(Work completed) 4 May- jamoat "Vodhud" village Vakhdat june Additional work on the restoration of the bank protecting the Vanchob River, jamoat "Vodhud" village Vakhdat - Laying of large stone embankments along the right bank of the Vanchob River, length L = 87 m. -The dam is 87 meters long - (The work is done on 100%) -Labbing the gabions along the left bank of the Vanchob River on site No. 2, length L = 244 m. The dam is 8244 meters long - (The work is done on 100%)

Photo 7. Additional works (strengthening of river bank by gabions) were carried out on bank protection structures on the Vanjob River - village Vahdat, jamoat Vodhud, Vanj district may - June 2017.

2.4.1. Construction works and compliance status of EMP/SSEMP requirements in Vanj district

74. Monitoring of environmental requirements compliance in accordance with the EMP/SSEMP showed that the Contractor applied measures to mitigate short-term impacts from construction activities to prevent, eliminate or minimize any expected adverse environmental impacts:

• Information boards have been installed near the construction site for cleaning the riverbed and bank-protecting embankments; • Used equipment (excavators) were in good condition, Contractor ensured regularly maintenance of vehicles to prevent potential leaks of fuels and lubricants. No leaks of oils were found in the work area; • No debris was observed on construction sites; • Workers of the Contractor were trained and instructed on occupational health and safety – relevant record are in place; • First aid means are in place; • Time of machinery operation and construction activities was limited (from 7 am to 19 pm)

75. The residents' access to places adjacent to the construction sites was not limited.

76. The pictures below show the sites for equipment maintenance by Contractor.

Photo 8. A place for repair of equipment and refueling in Vakhdat village of Vanj district - in accordance with the requirements - May 2017. 77. No complaints were received from workers and the local population for the reporting period - confirmed by the CNS engineers and representatives of environmental authorities.

2.6. Rehabilitation of the irrigation network and construction and restoration works on bank protection structures in the Jamoat Dodhudoeva-Rushan district (GBAO)

78. Project works in the Rushan district include the construction of flood protection mounds in the N. Dodhudoev jamoat, the Barushon village, the restoration of the Mohi May channel, thecleaning of the Seleruska of Barushon and Deruchon villages. Company "Jovid" is Contractor for sub-project in Rushan district.

79. The main types of rehabilitation activities carried out in reporting period are shown in the Table 5. Table 5: Progress of construction works in period from January to June 2017 - Rushan district

№ Month, 2017 Construction works April Restoration of bank-protecting dams in the right bank of the Pyanj River in the Rushan district is 650 meters long. -Laying of large stone piles 12649 m2 work done at 96,% May - Restored bank-protecting dams - 630 m long -The work is executed on 96,6%

The restoration of the Mohi May canal with the laying of polyethylene pipes 3868 m long - Barushon village, Jamoat Nazarsho, Rushan district. - Earth works - 2640 m3 -49.6% -Concrete works 45 m3 - 100% June -Production of polyethylene pipes on the channel Mohi Mai with a diameter of 160 mm, length 3868 m. The work was carried out on 100%

2.6.1. Construction works and compliance status of EMP/SSEMP requirements in Rushan district

80. Monitoring compliance with environmental requirements in accordance with EMP/EWS showed that the Contractor as a whole applied measures to mitigate short-term impacts from construction work to prevent, eliminate or minimize any expected adverse environmental impacts:

• Information board was installed near the construction site; • Usedmachinery (excavator and KAMAZ) are in good condition, Contractor ensured regular maintenance of the vehicles during reporting period in order to prevent leaks of fuels and lubricants. No oil/fuel leaks were found in the area of construction works; • No debris was observed on construction sites; • Workers of the Contractor had training and instructions occupational health and safety; • The first aid means were in place; • The time of machinery operation and construction works was limited (from 7 am to 19 pm).

81. The inhabitants' access to places adjacent to the construction sites was not limited.

82. The figures below show the results of the work done in reporting period.

Photo 9.. The dam in the village of Barushon, construction of a flood protection embankment in the Rushan district - the course of work - May 2017

Photo 10. "Mohi May" Canal Baruchon - status in May 2017

83. Stones were purchased from the local quarry according to the resolution of the environmental department of the Rushan district. 2.7. Restoration of irrigation networks and performance of construction and restoration works in Lakhshik village and the development of economic profitable lands by terracing the unstable slope and planting trees in the Tusiyon jamoat, Rosktkala District (GBAO)

84. Project works in the Roshtkala District include construction and restoration works for flood protection in Lakhshik village and developing economically profitable lands by terracing the unstable slope and planting trees in the Tusiyon jamoat in the Roshtkala District. The Contractor for this sub-project in the Roshtkala district is company “Cupruksozy Payvand”.

85. Construction activities carried out in reporting period are shown in Table 6. Table 6: Progress of construction works for the reporting period 2017 - Roshkala district № Month, 2017 Construction works 1 May Protection of the village of Lakhshik and the development of economic profitable lands by terracing an unstable slope and planting trees on the Tusiyon jamoat 2 June - Terracing of the land and planting of ornamental trees-950 seedlings (The work is 100% complete.)

6.7.1. Construction works and compliance status of EMP /SSEMP requirements in Roshtkala district

86. Monitoring of compliance with environmental requirements in accordance with the EMP/SSEMP showed that the Contractor applied measures to mitigate short-term impacts from construction work to prevent, eliminate or minimize any expected adverse environmental impacts: • The work was mostly done manually. • Information board was installed near the construction site • No debris was observed on construction sites; • The first aid means were in place;

87. The figures below show the results of the works done in reporting period.

Photo 11.. Terracing of the land and planting of ornamental trees in the Jamoat Tusion of the Roshtkala district - June 2017

2.8. Implementation of construction and rehabilitation works for irrigation and collector-drainage networks and bank protection structures along the Vrang and Pyanj rivers in Zong and Vrang jamoats , Ishkashim district, (GBAO)

88. Design works in Ishkoshim district include the construction of irrigation and collector- drainage networks and bank protection structures along the Vrang and Pyanj rivers in Zong and Vrang jamoats, (GBAO). 89. The Contractor for sub-project in Ishkashim district is also company “Cupruksozy Payvand”. 90. Construction activities carried out in reporting period from January to June are shown in the Table 6 below.

Table 6: Progress of construction works for the reporting period –Ishkoshim district

№ Month, 2017 Construction works

1. April- June The restoration of bank-protecting dams in the Zong of Ishkoshimsky 2017 year district of jamoats is 1712 meters long. April- May jamoats Zong 23

- Cleaning the collector K-1 jamoats Zong length of 1524 meters May June -Laying of large stone piles of 1712 meters Restored ank-protecting dams of 1600 meters - work done at 80:% June jamoats Vrang -Restoration of irrigation and collector-drainage networks and bank protection structures along the Vrang, Pyanj rivers to Jamoat Vrang of Ishkashim district, (GBAO) -In the reporting period, work on this object has not been started

2.8.1. Construction works and compliance status of EMP/SSEMP requirements in Ishkashim district

91. Monitoring of compliance with environmental requirements in accordance with EMP /SSEMPshowed that the Contractor applied measures to mitigate short-term impacts from construction activities to prevent, eliminate or minimize any expected adverse environmental impacts:

• Information board was installed near the construction site • Used machinery (excavator and KAMAZ) in good condition, regular inspection was carried out on the context of possible leaks of fuels and lubricants. Leaks of the specified materials were not found in the work area; • No debris was observed on construction sites; • Workers of the Contractor were trained and instructed on occupational health and safety; • First aid means were in place; • The time of machinery operation and construction work was limited (from 7 am to 19 pm).

92. The access of residents to places adjacent to construction sites was not limited.

93. The figures below show the results of the work done.

Photo 12 Cleaning of the K-1 collector from Photo 13. Restoration of bank-protecting sludge Jamoats of Zong length of 1524 meters. June 2017

94. Stones were purchased from a local quarry according to the resolution of the environmental department of the Rushan district.

95. In the course of the inspection, deficiencies were found in some areas, it was noted that empty plastic containers and barrels were placed in an unreached place. The contractor was recommended to take immediate measures to eliminate the deficiencies.

Contractor's construction camp

96. The Contractor's construction camp is located in Zamoi Jamoat of the Ishkoshim district

97. A contractor's office, a workers' dwelling, a dining room, shower cabins, toilet facilities, and a pit for temporary disposal of domestic garbage are located in the construction camp site.

98. Shower cabins and toilet facilities are located at 15-20 meters from the accommodation. Toilet rooms for workers are a cesspool - there is no toilet water, septic tank. Source of water - tanks (drums) - imported water.

99. The contractor partially pays due attention to sanitation, first aid and fire safety.

Photo 14. Residential premises for workers, kitchen, dining room and meet the necessary sanitary requirements –May 2017, Jamoat Zong

Photo 15. There is a trace of petroleum products The pit for the municipal waste in the location of the petroleum products disposal does not meet the sanitary requirements .

Photo 16. Toilet facilities for workers, kitchen, fire fighting means comply with requirements - May 2017

100. During the reporting period, about 8 people lived in the camp. The rest of the workers are from nearby villages.

101. During the inspection, the following non-compliance with the SSEMP/EMP requirements was identified:

o Containers for household wastes are not available; o There is a spill of oil near the fuel and lubricants. o Contractor's current reports should include more details on issues, health, safety and the environment.

102. No accidents, workers' diseases, especially those associated with intestinal disorders, have not been recorded.

103. No complaints were received from workers and the local population during the project restoration work in reporting period.

III. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING

3.1. Noise and vibration

104. During the reporting period, no noise level measurements were made in any of the pilot areas of the project, although the EMP/SSEMP requirements should be measured accordingly. The lack of measurements is explained by the fact that mainly the works were conducted at a big distance from the settlements, many works were carried out manually, the technique was used in small quantities (one or two units per day per site) and for the very limited time.

105. Construction equipment used during excavation, cleaning works and transportation of inert materials was equipped with silencers or sound-absorbing devices. The speed of heavy equipment was limited, as well as the time of vehicles movement.

106. As for vibration - no cracks or other damage to buildings and structures from the conduct of project construction work were observed during the field visits for the specified monitoring period.

3.2. Water quality

107. According to the IEE/EMP, no instrumental measurement of water quality is foreseen, but only visual observations.

108. During the reporting period, according to the confirmations of the environmental authorities of the pilot regions, the project works did not affect water sources.

3.3. Air quality

109. Earthworks were carried out mainly in the spring earlier, when there was a rather large amount of precipitation. Therefore, dust, except in the project districts were not observed. Access roads were not watered because there was no need.

110. According to the IEE/EMP, no instrumental measurement of air quality ifs foreseen, the observation is conducted visually.

111. There were no complaints on this issue from the residents and environmental authorities of the districts.

3.4. Monitoring of flora and fauna

112. Violations were not observed in relation to wild plant species and fauna, no cases of illegal pouching were registered, as the project areas are not located near the protected areas or habitats. Confirmed by environmental authorities of all districts.

3.5. Monitoring of occupational health and safety, HIV-AIDS issues

113. During the reporting period, no accidents were registered. Appropriate measures were taken by the Contractors during the implementation of the project works to comply with all requirements and following activities for the purpose of occupational safety and health were conducted:

• The Contractors developed and approved a training program on safety, which included an initial course on health and safety. All workers have completed security training courses, starting with the first week of work at the construction site. Monthly technical safety briefings are given. • Briefing on technical safety, labor protection and environmental protection is conducted for workers on a daily basis; • Appropriate sanitation facilities have been established in almost all project areas • PPE for workers were provided almost by all Contractors.

IV. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

4.1. The Environmental Management System (EMS), the Site specific Environmental Management Plans (SSEMPs) and work plans

114. For this project in 2013, the Initial Environmental Assessment was prepared. The document contains an Environmental Management Plan (hereinafter referred to as EMP), with appropriate mitigation and monitoring actions in the design, construction, commissioning and operation phases.

115. The Environmental Assessment Report (EIA) was prepared during the preliminary feasibility study phase in the following aspects:

• It provides basic information on the state of the environment in the project area and what will be the potential impacts on the environment; • Provides recommendations for reducing the potential environmental impact and describes how to implement an environmental management plan; • Provides guidance on how environmental monitoring should be carried out, and; • Indicates which types of mandatory registration of environmental permits should be received.

116. The Environmental Management Plan (EMP) includes information on potential environmental impacts and the proposed mitigation measures for each facility have been provided in the solicitation documents. In addition to the EMP that was provided to contractors, the tender document also includes some detailed instructions on this issue, which are highlighted in the EMP and the environmental monitoring plan on the following aspects:

• Precautions to be taken during the disposal of solid waste dumps, including the removal of organic residues from the construction of facilities; • Precautions to be taken in the field of sanitation and housekeeping in the work camp, such as the construction of toilets, hygiene, water supply, waste disposal, first aid and maintenance, etc .; • To maintain air quality standards; • To measure and maintain quality standards for noise and vibration; • To maintain water quality standards

117. One of the requirements under the EMP is that the Construction Contractors must prepare a safety plan for construction activities. In 2014, contractors of the subprojects prepared the relevant plans, called "Health, Safety and Environmental Planning", in order to avoid risks to employees' health at work sites, as well as to protect the environment.

118. An assessment of compliance with the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) and the Site-Specific Environmental Protection Plans of Contractors (SSEMP) was conducted with an overview of the environmental management conditions required for compliance during the construction period of the project. The following table identifies the status of environment documentation on the Project.

Table 7. Status of environment documentation on the Project

Management Plan Status Site-Specific EMP (SSEMP) for Construction And Submitted in December 2015 Rehabilitation Work For Bank Protection Structures For and Dahanasay In Basin Along Yakhsu River In Kulyab Approved in February 2016. District Site-Specific EMP (SSEMP) for bank protection Submitted in December 2015 structures along Kyzylsu, Yakhsu rivers and a single- and span bridge in Vose district Approved in May 2016. Site-Specific EMP (SSEMP) for bank protection Submitted in December 2015 structures for Devdara, Viskharv and Pyanj rivers and and irrigation system in Darvaz district Approved in May_2016. Site-Specific EMP (SSEMP) for bank protection Submitted on December 2015 structures and irrigation system in Dodkhudoeva jamoat and of Rushan district Approved in May 2016. Site-Specific EMP (SSEMP) for bank protection Submitted on December 2015 structures and irrigation system in Vanj district and Approved in May 2016 Site-Specific EMP (SSEMP) to rehabilitate irrigation Submitted on December 2015 schemes, drainage network and Baytudasht pump station and in pyanj district Approved in May 2016. Site-Specific EMP (SSEMP) to perform construction and Submitted on December 2015 rehabilitation work for collector-drainage network and and floodgates in Zong and Vrang jamoats of Ishkashim Approved in May 2016. district Site-Specific EMP (SSEMP) to perform construction and Submitted on December 2015 28

rehabilitation work for bank protection structures and and irrigation system in Tusyon jamoat of Roshkala district Approved in May 2016. DDR for additional works On Embankment Protection Submitted on 29.11.2016 and Works In Kyzyl-Su And Yakhsu Rivers, Vose District Approved in December 2016. DDR for additional works on bank protection structures of Submitted in February 2017 and Dahansai on river Yah-su in Kulyab district approved in March 2017 DDR for additional works on bank protection structures Submitted in February 2017 and and irrigation network in Vanj district approved in March 2017 DDR for additional works on bank protection structures Submitted in February 2017 and on river Visharv of Darvaz district approved in March 2017 DDR on Cleaning of water spillway structures and Submitted on August 2017 and rehabilitation of pipeline in Vanj district and rehabilitation Not Approved yet. of bank protection structure in jamoat A. Rudaki, village Sari Angur, Vose district

119. Within the framework of the preparation of design and research documentation and the provision of measures for the environmental protection, the public organization "Loihai ob", developed preliminary SSEMPs for each pilot area in 2015. The SSEMPs take into account the specific conditions for environmental protection during the construction and installation of the drip irrigation system, the cleaning of drainage and irrigation canals (CDN), the construction of bank protection infrastructure, and rehabilitation of pumping stations.

120. The Environmental Management Plan served as the basis for the development of the SSEMP for each project area and was provided to contractors with the contracts, prior to the commencement of construction work. The SSEMPs provides guidance on how potential environmental impacts can be mitigated at the sites. It also includes those responsible: who should implement and monitor the implementation of mitigation measures.

4.3. Field inspections and audits

121. During the reporting period, 7 field visits of construction sites in pilot areas were conducted to conduct environmental inspections and audits on the implementation of the correctness of construction and rehabilitation works in accordance with the requirements of the EMP and the compliance of these tasks with the legislative normative acts of the Republic of Tajikistan and the ADB requirement. During the inspections, meetings with workers, contractor, engineers and specialistswere conducted.

Site inspections and audits in the reporting period is shown in below Table 8. Table 8. Site visits and audits in the reporting period (February-June 2017) № Organization Purpose, site Date visited п/п

1 The National Environmental Inspection of the construction site in Kulyab 2.05.2017 Consultant EPTISA (Juraev A.) and district for monitoring the status of EMP the ES of the PMU (Buzrukov Yu) implementation, and environmental efficiency. 2 The National Environmental Inspection of the construction site in Vose 3.05.2017 Consultant EPTISA (Juraev A.) and district for monitoring the status of EMP the ES of the PMU (Buzrukov Yu) implementation, and environmental

efficiency.

3 Darvoz Inspection of the construction site for 24.05.17 The National Environmental monitoring the the status of EMP Consultant EPTISA (Juraev A.) and implementation, and environmental the ES of the PMU (Buzrukov Yu) efficiency.

4 Vanj Inspection of the construction site for 25.05.2017 The National Environmental monitoring the the status of EMP Consultant EPTISA (Juraev A.) and implementation, and environmental the ecologist of the PMU (Buzrukov efficiency. Yu) 5 Rushon Inspection of the construction site for 26.05.2017 The National Environmental monitoring the the status of EMP Consultant EPTISA (Juraev A.) and implementation, and environmental the ES of the PMU (Buzrukov Yu) efficiency.

6 Ishkoshim Inspection of the construction site for 25.05.2017 The National Environmental monitoring the status of EMP implementation, Consultant EPTISA (Juraev A.) and and environmental efficiency. the ES of the PMU (Buzrukov Yu) 7 Ishkoshim Inspection of the construction site for 26.06.2017 The National Environmental monitoring the status of EMP implementation, Consultant EPTISA (Juraev A.) and and environmental efficiency. the ES of the PMU (Buzrukov Yu)

4.4. Non-compliance notices

122. During the reporting period, the environmental officer EPTISA SC issued 6 notifications of non-compliance.

Table 9. Notifications of non-compliance

No. Date Area The notice of non-compliance letter notificat ion 1. 2.05.2017 Kulyab.  Current Contractor reports should include more detail Company Umed on the issues of health, safety and the environment in 1 accordance with the requirements of the EMP/SSEMP; 2. 3.05.2017 Vose Com • Current Contractor reports should include more detail pany "Bridge on the issues of health, safety and the environment in Construction" accordance with the requirements of the EMP /SSEMP; LLC. • The Contractor shall apply the Environmental Management Plan and SSEMP on the basis provided by the EMP document 3 24.05.17 Darvoz • Current Contractor reports should include more detail Company on the issues of health, safety and the environment in Jovid accordance with the requirements of the EMP /SSEMP; • The Contractor shall apply the Environmental Management Plan and SSEMP on the basis provided by the EMP document 4 25.05.2017 Vanj  Current Contractor reports should include more detail Company on the issues of health, safety and the environment in Jovid accordance with the requirements of the EMP/SSEMP; 30

 The Contractor shall apply the Environmental Management Plan and SSEMP on the basis provided by the EMP document 5 26.05.2017 Rushon  Current Contractor reports should include more detail Company on the issues of health, safety and the environment in Jovid accordance with the requirements of the EMP /SSEMP;  The Contractor shall apply the Environmental Management Plan and SSEMP on the basis provided by the EMP document 6 26.05.2017 Ishkoshim  • Contractor's current reports should include more Company details on health, safety, and environmental issues in Kupruksozy accordance with the requirements of the EMP/IEE; payvand  • The contractor must conclude an agreement (contract) with the local hospital (Ishkoshimin respect of accidents;  • The contractor must organize the availability of a first aid kit on the construction site and in the place where the workers live;  • The contractor must conclude an agreement with the relevant organization for the removal and placement of domestic and construction waste;  • The contractor must adapt the Environmental Management Plan for a specific site (SSEMP or an environmental management plan (EMP) based on the document provided by the PCO

123. The status of the implementation of the Action Plan for July-December 2016 is shown in Table 10 below.

Table 10: Implementation of Corrective Action Plan for January-June 2017 No. Questions on environmental Necessary corrective Timing resolution Status of P / p protection actions issues implementation

KHATLON region Kulob district 1 There were no fire-fighting Buy and place in January-February done equipment appropriate areas 2017 2 In the office, not all documentation Contents and conduct into January -February done requirements in place line. 2017 3 Reports of Contractor should Provide training to teach a January-February done include more detail on the issues weekly monitoring sheets 2017 of health, safety and the environment; Vose district 4 There was dust during Apply water spray In dry seasons done transportation of materials watering machine around settlements for dust suppression 5 There were no fire-fighting Buy and place in January-February done equipment appropriate areas 2017 6 In the office, not all documentation Contents and conduct into January-February done requirements in place line. 2017

Darvaz district 7 In the office, not all documentation Contents and conduct into January-February done requirements in place line. 2017 8 Reports of Contractor should Provide training to teach a January-February done include more detail on the issues weekly monitoring sheets 2017 of health, safety and the environment; Vanj 9 In the office, not all Contents and conduct into January-February done documentation requirements in line. 2017 place 10 Reports of Contractor Provide training to teach a January-February done should include more detail on the weekly monitoring sheets 2017 issues of health, safety and the environment; Rushan district 11 In the office, not all documentation Contents and conduct into January-February done requirements in place line. 2017 12 Reports of Contractor should Provide training to teach a January-February done include more detail on the issues weekly monitoring sheets 2017 of health, safety and the environment;

124. The plan of corrective actions for July-December 2017, coordinated with the PIU and contractors, is presented in Table-11 below. Table 11: Corrective Action Plan for July-December 2017 No. Questions on Necessary Timing Responsible for P / p environmental corrective actions resolution implementation / supervision protection issues KHATLON region Kulob district 1 Completed Conduct full July- Contractor ES, construction sites has to restoration of completed September be restored to the reviois construction sites 2017 pre-construction status 2 Evidence of full Conduct post- October- Contractor ES, restoration of completed construction environmental November PMU ES, construction sites audit and fill check-lists 2017 EPTISA ES Vose district 3 Completed Conduct full July- Contractor ES, construction sites has to restoration of completed September be restored to the reviois construction sites 2017 pre-construction status 4 Evidence of full Conduct post- October- Contractor ES, restoration of completed construction environmental November PMU ES, construction sites audit and fill check-lists 2017 EPTISA ES GBAO

Darvaz district 5 Completed Conduct full July- Contractor ES, construction sites has to restoration of completed September 32

be restored to the reviois construction sites 2017 pre-construction status 6 Evidence of full Conduct post- October- Contractor ES, restoration of completed construction environmental November PMU ES, construction sites audit and fill check-lists 2017 EPTISA ES Vanj 7 Completed Conduct full July- Contractor ES, construction sites has to restoration of completed September be restored to the reviois construction sites 2017 pre-construction status 8 Evidence of full Conduct post- October- Contractor ES, restoration of completed construction environmental November PMU ES, construction sites audit and fill check-lists 2017 EPTISA ES Rushan district 9 Completed Conduct full July- Contractor ES, construction sites has to restoration of completed September be restored to the reviois construction sites 2017 pre-construction status 10 Evidence of full Conduct post- October- Contractor ES, restoration of completed construction environmental November PMU ES, construction sites audit and fill check-lists 2017 EPTISA ES Roshtkala

11 Completed Conduct full October- Conttactor, ES EPTISA, construction sites has to restoration of completed November ES PMU be restored to the reviois construction sites 2017 pre-construction status Conduct post- Evidence of full construction environmental restoration of completed audit and fill check-lists construction sites Ishkashim

12 In the office, not all Contents and July ES of Contractor, ES documentation conduct into line. 2017 EPTISA requirements in place 13 Reports of Provide training to July ES of Contractor, ES Contractor should include teach a weekly monitoring 2017 EPTISA more detail on the issues sheets of health, safety and the environment

4.5. Consultation and Complaints

125. Complaints log books were in place during the reporting period. No complaints were received from local people.