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Public Consultations on Environmental and Social Framework AZERBAIJAN REPUBLIC Public Disclosure Authorized STATE AGENCY OF AZERBAIJAN AUTOMOBILE ROADS Regional Connectivity and Development Project Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized March 2021 ESF Documents Preparation – Preliminary Envıronmental and Socıal Management Plan (PESMP) TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ................................................................................................... 1 1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION ...................................................................................... 3 1.1 Overview ................................................................................................................. 3 1.2 Purpose and Scope of ESMP .................................................................................. 4 1.3 Socioeconomic and Environment Overview of Project Area .................................... 5 1.4 Application of the ESMP .......................................................................................... 6 1.5 Revision / Modification of the ESMP ........................................................................ 6 2 INSTITUTIONAL AND LEGAL FRAMEWORK ...................................................... 7 2.1 National Environmental Laws, Regulations, Guidelines, and Standards ................. 7 2.2 National Laws, Regulations and Standards on Environmental, Social Protection and Land Issues ...................................................................................................... 8 2.3 Applicable World Bank Environment and Social Standards (ESS) ........................ 19 2.4 Project Environment and Social Risks (referenced by WB ESSs) ......................... 21 2.5 Gap Analysis: WB ESF and National Legislation ................................................... 27 2.6 Institutional Responsibilities on National Legislation ............................................. 31 3 BASELINE DATA ................................................................................................. 32 3.1 The Study Area ...................................................................................................... 33 3.1.1 The Project Road Corridor .......................................................................... 34 3.1.1.1 Current Road Condition ........................................................................... 34 3.1.1.2 Proposed Road Cross section ................................................................. 35 3.1.1.3 Bridges and Culverts ............................................................................... 35 3.1.2 Observed Features along the Corridor........................................................ 36 3.1.3 Environmental and Social Resources ......................................................... 37 3.1.3.1 Physical Resources ................................................................................. 37 3.1.3.2 Biological Resources ............................................................................... 44 3.1.3.3 Areas with Protection Status ................................................................... 46 3.1.3.4 Cultural Property ..................................................................................... 48 3.1.3.5 Socio-Economic Conditions .................................................................... 49 3.1.4 Ancillary Facilities ....................................................................................... 52 3.1.4.1 Borrow Pits and Quarries ........................................................................ 53 3.1.4.2 Disposal Sites for Construction Wastes .................................................. 53 3.1.4.3 Access Roads ......................................................................................... 54 3.1.4.4 Plants and Camps ................................................................................... 54 4 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACTS ....................................................... 57 4.1 Borrowing Construction Materials .......................................................................... 57 4.2 Noise/Vibration and Air Quality .............................................................................. 58 4.3 Natural Habitats ..................................................................................................... 60 4.4 Impact on Water Resources .................................................................................. 61 4.5 Climate Change Impacts ....................................................................................... 62 4.6 Impacts from Natural Hazards ............................................................................... 63 4.7 Labor, Health and Safety Measures ...................................................................... 63 4.7.1 Labor Risk and Measures ........................................................................... 63 i ESF Documents Preparation – Preliminary Envıronmental and Socıal Management Plan (PESMP) 4.7.2 Health and Safety Risk and Measures ........................................................ 64 4.7.2.1 Occupational Health and Safety Risks .................................................... 64 4.7.2.2 Health and Safety at Camps and Facilities .............................................. 65 4.7.2.3 General Community Impacts ................................................................... 66 4.8 Land Acquisition, Land Use Restrictions, and Involuntary Resettlement ............... 66 4.9 Public Information and Community Relations ........................................................ 67 4.9.1 Public Information ....................................................................................... 67 4.9.2 Community Relationships ........................................................................... 68 5 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN .................................. 69 5.1 Mitigation Plan ....................................................................................................... 70 5.2 Monitoring Plan ...................................................................................................... 96 5.3 Implementation Schedule and Cost Estimates .................................................... 100 5.3.1 Cost on Mitigation Measures .................................................................... 100 5.3.2 Budget on Monitoring Activities ................................................................. 100 5.4 Prevention of HIV/AIDS, COVID-19 Transmission, GBV and SEA/SH ................ 101 5.4.1 Prevention HIV-AIDS and COVID-19 Transmission ................................. 101 5.4.2 GBV and SEA/SH ..................................................................................... 103 5.5 Capacity Assessment and Needs ........................................................................ 104 5.6 Institutional Arrangements ................................................................................... 105 5.6.1 The State Agency of Azerbaijan Automobile Roads (SAAAR) .................. 105 5.6.2 Detail Design Implementation and Supervision (DDIS) Consultant .......... 105 5.6.3 Civil Works Contractor .............................................................................. 106 5.6.4 Ministry of Finance .................................................................................... 106 5.6.5 Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan ........................ 106 6 CONSULTATION AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT ................................ 107 6.1 Consultations During Project Preparation ........................................................... 108 6.2 Consultations During Project Implementation ...................................................... 108 6.3 Reporting Back to Stakeholders .......................................................................... 109 7 GRIEVANCE REDRESS ..................................................................................... 110 7.1 Grievance Redress Mechanisms ......................................................................... 110 7.2 Recording Grievances ......................................................................................... 111 8 MONITORING AND REPORTING ...................................................................... 111 8.1 Internal Monitoring ............................................................................................... 112 9 BUDGET ............................................................................................................. 112 Annex 1: Sample Chance Find Procedure ................................................................. 114 Annex 2. Public Consultation Minutes ....................................................................... 117 ii ESF Documents Preparation – Preliminary Envıronmental and Socıal Management Plan (PESMP) List of Figures Figure 1: Map of RCD Project ............................................................................................ 3 Figure 2: Map of RCDP Study Area ................................................................................. 33 Figure 3: Project Road Profile .......................................................................................... 35 Figure 4: Geologic Map of the Area ................................................................................. 38 Figure 5: Soil Map of the Area .......................................................................................... 39 Figure 6: Graph of Historical
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