Initial Environment Examination

Project Number: 40648-033 February 2018

IND: Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism - Tranche 2

Subproject : Mudaliarkuppam Boat Area Improvement in Kancheepuram District,

Submitted by

Program Management Unit, Department of Tourism, IDIPT-Tamil Nadu,

This initial examination report has been submitted to ADB by the Program Management Unit, Department of Tourism, IDIPT-Tamil Nadu, Chennai and is made publicly available in accordance with ADB’s Public Communications Policy (2011). It does not necessarily reflect the views of ADB. This initial examination 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.

Initial Environmental Examination

Mudaliarkuppam Boat Area Improvement in Kancheepuram District, Tamil Nadu

ADB Loan: 2833 IND

IND: Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism (IDIPT) — Project 2: Tamil Nadu

September 2017

Prepared by the Government of Tamil Nadu for the Asian Development Bank This initial environmental examination 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.

Infrastructure development Investment Program for Tourism, IEE - Mudaliarkuppam Tamil Nadu (IDIPT-TN) (Project – 2)

ABBREVIATIONS

ADB - Asian Development Bank CRZ - Coastal Regulation Zone DoT - Department of Tourism DSC - Design and Supervision Consultants EIA - Environmental Impact Assessment EMP - Environmental Management Plan GoI - Government of IEE - Initial Environmental Examination PIU - Project Implementation Unit PMC - Project Management Consultant PMU - Project Management Unit ROW - Right-of-way Rs./INR - Indian National Rupee SPS - Safeguard Policy Statement TA - Technical Assistance

WEIGHTS AND MEASURES Ha - Hectare Km - Kilometre M - Metre mm - Millimetre

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter. Page Description No. No. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ...... 1 1.0 INTRODUCTION ...... 6 1.1 Background ...... 6 1.2 Purpose Components ...... 6 1.3 Project cost ...... 7 1.4 Operation & Maintenance Cost ...... 7 1.5 Purpose of the IEE ...... 7 1.6 Environmental Regulatory Compliance ...... 8 1.7 Report Structure…………………………………………………………... 13 2.0 DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT COMPONENTS ...... 14 2.1 Description & Need of the project ...... 14 2.2 Proposed Facilities ...... 15 2.3 Deployment Schedule ...... 15 3.0 DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT COMPONENTS ...... 18 3.1 Environmental Profile – Mudaliarkuppam Boat House Area, Tamil Nadu .... 18 3.1.1 Physical Characteristics ...... 18 3.1.2 Geomorphology ...... 21 3.1.3 Hydrogeology ...... 21 3.1.4 Soils ...... 22 3.1.5 Ground water Quality ...... 22 3.1.6 Natural Disaster /Hazard ...... 23 3.1.7 Languages ...... 23 3.1.8 Sanitation and Sewage Disposal ...... 23 3.1.9 Solid waste Management………………………………………….. 23 3.2 Baseline Environmental Profile of the area ...... 23 3.2.1 Description of the Project ...... 23 3.2.2 Site Details ...... 24 4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES ...... 25

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Chapter. Page Description No. No. 4.1 Location Impacts ...... 25 4.1.1 Land Acquisition and Resettlement ...... 25 4.1.2 Site Selection ...... 25 4.1.3 Design Impacts and Pre-construction Impacts…………………….. 26 4.1.4 Construction Impacts………………………………………………. 26 4.1.5 Operation and maintenance Impacts………………………………. 26 4.1.6 Cumulative Impact Assessment ………………………………….. 27 4.1.7 Environment Management Plan…………………………………… 28 5.0 INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR EMP AND 30 ENVIRONMENTAL MONTORING ...... 5.1 Institutional Arrangements ...... 30 5.2 Program Management ...... 30 5.2.1 Safeguards Management ...... 32 5.2.2 Environmental Management Plan ...... 34 5.2.3 Environmental Monitoring Plan ...... 45 5.3 Capacity Building ...... 49 5.3.1 Target Audience ...... Management49 5.3.2 Environmental Awareness Building ...... 49 5.3.3 Environment Budget ...... 54 5.3.4 Environmental Monitoring and Reporting ...... 52 55 6.0 PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND INFORMATION DISCLOSURE ...... 56 6.1 Process for Consultation followed and details of site visit ...... 56 6.2 Plan for Continued Public Participation ...... 56 6.3 Grievance Redress Mechanism ...... 59 7.0 ENVIRONMENTAL DUE DILIGENCE ...... 61 8.0 FINDINGS & RECOMMENDATIONS ...... 63 9.0 CONCLUSIONS ...... 64 List of Tables Table 1 Project Cost ...... 7 Table 2 Applicability of Acts and Rules ...... 8

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Chapter. Page Description No. No. Table 3 Details of Tourist inflow ...... 20 Table 4 Soil type in Various Regions ...... 22 Table 5 Site Details ...... 24 Table 6 Environmental Management Plan ...... 36 Table 7 Environmental Monitoring Plan ...... 46 Table 8 Do’s & Don’ts for the sub-project ...... 50 Table 9 Training Modules for Environmental Management ...... 51 Table 10 Environmental Budget ...... 54 Table 11 Consultation with the local community ...... 57 Table 12 Participants in Public consultation ...... 58 List of Figures Figure No. 1 Route to Mudaliarkuppam Boat House from Chennai ...... 5 Figure No. 2 Location of Mudaliarkuppam Boat House ...... 5

Figure No. 3 Google image of Mudaliarkuppam Boat House Area ...... 16 Figure No. 4 Google image of Mudaliarkuppam Boat House Area ...... 18 Figure No. 5 Location of Mudaliarkuppam Boat House...... 18 Figure No. 6 Boating Tariff ...... 19 Figure No. 7 Rowboat which being used to take survey ...... 21 Figure No. 8 Showing the boats parked near the jetty...... 21 Figure No. 9 Signage Board which shows the project site Mudaliar kuppam ...... 21 List of Appendices Appendix 1 Contract Clauses to be Integrated into Bid Documents ...... 65 Appendix 2 Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA) Checklist ...... 81 Appendix 3 Implementation Sequence of the Key Experts ...... 84 Appendix 4 Environmental Monitoring Format ...... 85 Appendix 5 Sample Grievance Registration Form ...... 87 Appendix 6 Status of Compliances to Environmental Management Plan ...... 89 Appendix 7 Test Reports as part of Environmental Monitoring ...... 100

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Mudaliarkuppam backwater is a brackish water lagoon adjacent to the on the which is famous for its sport facility. It is located on the East Coast Road (Latitude and Longitude: 12° 21′ 7.66″ N, 80° 3′ 43.79″ E) at Mudaliarkuppam Village Panchayat, , Kancheepuram District, Tamil Nadu, India. This is yet another haven for wading birds and migratory ducks of backwater area of the Bay of Bengal helped by the fact that the backwaters and the facility of boat house have been developed by the Tamilnadu Tourism Development Corporation for the visitors to stay and enjoy, the place is visited by hordes every year who come here to enjoy their holidays.

2. Description of the Project: The India Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism (the Investment Program) envisages environmentally and culturally sustainable and socially inclusive tourism development in the project states of Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Tamil Nadu and Uttarakhand, delivered through a multi-tranche financing facility (MFF) modality. Project 2 includes the states of Uttarakhand and Tamil Nadu.

3. Description of the Sub-Project: The Sub-project under the name of “Mudaliarkuppam Boat Area Improvement Works” includes following the list of components proposed under improvement of Mudaliarkuppam Boat House. 1. Refurbishment of Boat Jetty 2. Refurbishment of Buildings 3. Renovation of Pathway / Pavement 4. Renovation of Landscape works 5. Installation of SS Safety Railing 6. Renovation of Retaining Wall 7. Renovation of Bio Gas / Bio digester Plant 8. Installation of Signages 9. Renovation of Office, Restaurant and Furniture 10. Renovation of Fire Fighting Equipments 11. Placing of Waste Bins 12. Renovation of Storage Units for Life Jackets

4. The IEE was based on a careful review of subproject site plans and reports defined management plans; field visits, and secondary data to characterize the environment and identify potential impacts; and consultations/ discussions with stakeholders. An environmental

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management plan (EMP) outlining the specific environmental measures to be adhered to during implementation of the subproject has been prepared. Subprojects will provide needed environmental and tourist infrastructure to improve the environmental management and quality of the sites towards preserving their ecological and cultural integrity. The subproject will conform to all Government regulations, policies, and standards, as well as Asian Development Bank’s Safeguard Policy Statement (2009).

5. Categorization of Projects and Activities: (i) Under the EIA Notification, 2006 promulgated under Environment (Protection) Act 1986 of the MoEFCC, Govt of India, all developmental projects and activities listed under the schedule of the Notification are broadly categorized in to two categories - Category A and Category B, based on the spatial extent of potential impacts on human health and natural & manmade resources. (ii) All projects or activities under Category ‘A’ in the Schedule, including expansion and modernization of existing projects or activities and change in product mix, shall require prior environmental clearance from the Central Government in the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change(MoEFCC) on the recommendations of an Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) to be constituted by the Central Government for the purposes of this Notification; (iii) All projects or activities under Category ‘B’ in the Schedule, including expansion and modernization of existing projects or activities as specified in sub paragraph (ii) of paragraph 2, or change in product mix as specified in sub paragraph (iii) of paragraph 2, but excluding those which fulfil the General Conditions (GC) stipulated in the Schedule, will require prior environmental clearance from the State/Union territory Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA). The SEIAA shall base its decision on the recommendations of a State or Union territory level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) as to be constituted for in this Notification. In the absence of a duly constituted SEIAA or SEAC, a Category ‘B’ project shall be treated as a Category ‘A’ project;

6. Considering the likely impacts and subproject location, which does not pass through or is located near any national park, wildlife sanctuary, reserved forests, or any other ecologically sensitive area, it is concluded that no adverse impacts will result due to the proposed project. Further, no archaeological/protected monument is located in the vicinity of the project sites. The subproject is not listed under the Schedule and hence is exempted from environmental Department of Tourism, GoTN 2

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clearance of MoEFCC. Hence, the subproject is classified as Category-B in compliance to the ADB Safeguard Policy Statement (2009).

7. The likely environmental impacts of the project are not significant and at Category B level, as per ADB's Safeguards Policy Statement. The specific measures stated in the EMP will address all adverse environmental impacts if any due to the subproject. Description of Environment: The subproject site is an existing TTDC facility thus the site is already a developed area with no land acquisition required. Flora and fauna in the site are those commonly found in developed/built-up areas. No protected species have been recorded in this site. No natural or critical habitats are being impacted by the subproject and no loss of biodiversity is envisaged. The site is located in or immediately adjacent to habitats altered for human use (open yards, existing facilities, roadsides, pathways, etc.). Civil works are limited on existing structures and boathouses. No new facilities/infrastructure will be constructed on the water body. Refer Figure No.1 & 2 for the route and location map to Mudaliarkuppam respectively.

8. The selection of components are consistent with the subproject selection criteria outlined in the Environmental Assessment and Review Framework (EARF) aimed at enhancing protection of these sites and enhancing their environmental quality. Subprojects are consistent with defined management plans designed to protect environmentally sensitive and cultural locations. Management plans guided subproject design and location; therefore, all proposed facilities in natural areas are located outside sensitive areas and sited in designated tourist development zones.

9. Impacts are readily mitigated through careful siting, specific selection criteria for procuring contractors with demonstrated experience; execution of proven mitigation measures during the design; and adoption of good engineering practices during construction and implementation. Detailed monitoring plan prepared as part this IEE will further mitigate negative environmental impacts during implementation.

10. Potential induced impacts are addressed through the following: (i) awareness- building of local management plans at proposed sites specifically addressing the need to regulate tourism related development and planning in the area through coordination with related Government Departments and local land use committees; and (ii) project-supported environmental awareness campaigns in surrounding communities to encourage participatory sustainable development consistent with eco-tourism principles and in compliance with the state’s tourism

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policy ecotourism aspects.

11. The Investment Program includes upfront and on-going supervision and training assistance for environmental monitoring reporting in project management structures. The effective implementation of the measures proposed will be ensured through the building up of capacity towards environmental management within the project management unit (PMU) supplemented with the technical expertise of a Safeguards Specialist as part of the Design Supervision Consultants (DSC) and Project Management Consultants (PMC). Further, the environmental monitoring plans provide adequate opportunities towards course correction to address any residual impacts during construction or operation stages.

12. The Project 2 includes additional environmental awareness building to raise conservation values consistent with management plans and Tamilnadu’s environmental and tourism policies (which emphasize ecotourism) amongst local communities and local governments in order to ensure future sustainable development in and around these locations.

13. Anticipated Impacts and Mitigation Measures: All pre-construction, construction, and operation activities that are likely to cause environmental impacts were identified, and evaluated to assess their magnitude, duration, and potential receptors in consultation with the stakeholders. Consultations were held with the government representatives (Tamil Nadu Tourism Department, Town Panchayat Office) and local communities. Accordingly, an EMP has been prepared to mitigate any adverse impacts that may occur during implementation of the project. 14. Conclusion: In light of the foregoing, this initial environmental examination (IEE) ascertains the temporary impacts likely to arise during various stages of implementation of the project could be eliminated / mitigated through proper implementation of EMP as outlined in the report. CRZ clearance is not needed considering the refurbishment and renovation activities to the existing facilities. Hence, the subproject is unlikely to cause any significant environmental impacts. No need for undertaking detailed EIA is envisaged.

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Figure No.: 1 Route to Mudaliarkuppam Boat House from Chennai

Figure No.: 2 Location map of Mudaliarkuppam Boat House

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background 1. The proposed Project 2 (the Project) targets enhanced economic growth and provision of livelihood opportunities for local communities through tourism infrastructure development with a focus on preservation and development of natural and cultural heritage and incidental services. The Project supports the states of Uttarakhand and Tamil Nadu to develop the tourism sector as a key driver for economic growth. 2. The Project aims to enhance contribution of the tourism industry to sustainable and inclusive economic growth for each participating state. Increased visits of domestic and international tourists to tourist destinations within each participating state would be the outcome of the Project. 1.2 Project Components 3. Some of the key interventions and improvements that have a direct bearing on the tourist well being are: (i) Refurbishment of Boat Jetty (ii) Refurbishment of Buildings (iii) Renovation of Pathway / Pavement (iv) Renovation of Landscape works (v) Installation of SS Safety Railing (vi) Renovation of Retaining Wall (vii) Renovation of Bio Gas / Bio digester Plant (viii) Installation of Signages (ix) Renovation of Office, Restaurant and Furniture (x) Renovation of Fire Fighting Equipments (xi) Placing of Waste Bins (xii) Renovation of Storage Units for Life Jackets 4. The project cost component wise is given below in the Table 1. The escalation charges for the proposed components are assumed 10 % of the total cost.

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1.3 Project Cost Table No:1 Project Cost Sl. No. Description Amount (Rs.)

1 Refurbishment of Boat Jetty

2 Refurbishment of Buildings

3 Renovation of Pathway / Pavement

4 Renovation of Landscape works

5 Installation of SS Safety Railing

6 Renovation of Retaining Wall 1,45,18,372/- 7 Renovation of Bio Gas / Bio digester Plant

8 Installation of Signages

9 Renovation of Office, Restaurant and Furniture

10 Renovation of Fire Fighting Equipments

11 Placing of Waste Bins

12 Renovation of Storage Units for Life Jackets 1.4 Operation & Maintenance Cost 5. Considering the following, no separate provisions are earmarked in the project estimate for Operation and maintenance:  Civil component proposed shall need to be taken care of by TTDC  Horticulture and landscape component proposed shall need to be taken care of by contractor for a period of one year and thereafter TTDC will need to take care 1.5 Purpose of the IEE 6. This Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) assesses a subproject under Project 2 for Mudaliarkuppam Boat House area in state of Tamil Nadu, namely 1) Contract Package No- IDIPT/TN/P2/NCB/03/2013 – Mudaliarkuppam Boat area Improvement - Refurbishment of Boat Jetty, Refurbishment of Buildings, Renovation of Pathway / Pavement, Renovation of Landscape works, Installation of SS Safety Railing, Renovation of Retaining Wall, Renovation of Bio Gas / Bio digester Plant, Installation of Signages, Renovation of Office, Restaurant and Furniture, Renovation of Fire Fighting Equipments, Placing of Waste Bins, Renovation of Storage Units for Life Jackets. The IEE was based on a careful review of subproject site plans and reports defined management plans; field visits, and secondary data to characterize the environment and identify

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potential impacts; and interviews and discussions with stakeholders. 7. An environmental management plan (EMP) outlining the specific environmental measures to be adhered to during implementation of the subproject has been prepared. These EMPs will be appended to the respective contract documents to enable integration of environmental provisions in the contract. The IEE goes further and provides sample contract clauses (Appendix 1) to be added to contract documents. Subproject will provide needed environmental and tourist infrastructure to improve the environmental management and quality of the sites towards preserving their ecological and cultural integrity. The subproject will conform to all Government regulations, policies, and standards, as well as Asian Development Bank’s Safeguard Policy Statement (2009). 8. In accordance with ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement (2009), the project is Category B as no significant impacts are anticipated. 1.6 Environmental Regulatory Compliance 9. The realm of environmental regulations and mandatory requirements for the proposed subproject is shown in Table 2. The EIA Notification (2006) by the Government of India Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC) specifies the mandatory environmental clearance requirements. Accordingly, all projects and activities are broadly categorized into two categories1 - Category A and Category B, based on the spatial extent of potential impacts and potential impacts on human health and natural and man - made resources. Various policy guidelines, acts and regulations pertaining to sustenance of environment those applicable to various developmental projects have been presented in the following section.

Table No:2 Applicability of Acts and Rules

Sl. Acts and Rules Year Compliance Criteria No.

1 Environment 1986 This act is applicable all environmental (Protection) Act Notifications, rules and schedules issued under this act. 2 Environment Impact 2006 As per the Notification, Projects categorized as A Assessment & B need prior Environmental clearance from the Notification Central and State Expert Appraisal Committee respectively. But, this Sub-project does not come under the purview of the above categories hence this Notification is not applicable. 3 Forest Conservation 1927 &1980 This Act will be applicable in case the proposed Act project road is passing through the Forest Areas which requires the diversion of forest land to the non-forestry purposes.

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This is not applicable as there is no forest land involved for the project development. Permission and clearance for cutting and transportation of trees will be required from Divisional Forest Officers, which is not applicable for this sub-project. 4 Wild Life (Protection) 1972 This act will be applicable in case the project road Act traverses through wildlife protected areas for which permission will be sought from National Board for wildlife. This is not applicable as there is no wildlife protected area is involved for the project development. 5 Coastal Regulation 1991 & 2011 Under the Environment Protection Act, 1986 a zone Notification notification was issued in February, 1991, for regulation of activities in the coastal area by the Ministry of Environment,Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC). As per the notification, the coastal land up to 500m from the High Tide Line (HTL) and a stage of 100m along banks of creeks, estuaries, backwater and rivers subject to tidal fluctuations, is called the Coastal Regulation Zone(CRZ). Government of Tamil Nadu have prepared Coastal Zone Management Plan Maps for its entire coastal stretches of Tamil Nadu on the basis of CRZ Notification 1991 . The activities in CRZ areas have been regulated based on the above approved Coastal Zone Management Plan maps till date. CRZ-III-Areas that are relatively undisturbed and those do not belong to either CRZ-I or II which include coastal zone in the rural areas (developed and undeveloped) and also areas within municipal limits or in other legally designated urban areas, which are not substantially builtup. The subproject is located in the bank of backwater categorised us CRZ-III area. Regulations: a) The area up to 200m from the HTL is be earmarked as 'No Development Zone'. No construction shall be permitted in this zone except for repairs of existing authorized structures not exceeding existing FSI, existing plinth area and existing density. However, the following uses may be permissible in this zone-agriculture, horticulture, gardens, pastures, parks, play fields, forestry and salt manufacture from sea water. Department of Tourism, GoTN 9

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b) Development of vacant plots between 200 and 500m of High Tide Line in designated areas of CRZ-III with prior approval of Ministry of Environment and forests permitted for construction of hotels/beach resorts for temporary occupation of tourists / visitors. c) Construction/ reconstruction of dwelling units between 200m and 500m of the High Tidal Line permitted so long as it is within the ambit of traditional rights and customary uses such as existing fishing villages and gothans. Building permission for such Construction/reconstruction will be subject to the conditions that the total member of dwelling unit shall not be more than twice the number of existing units; total area covered on all floors shall not exceed 9 meters and construction shall not be more than 2 floors (ground floor plus one floor). d) Reconstruction/alteration of an existing authorized building permitted subject to (1) to (3) above. The subproject involves refurbishment and renovation of the existing facilities and enhancing the site by placing lighting, furniture, toilet facility etc. for the convenience of tourists and does not involve any new developments. Hence, CRZ clearance is not required for this sub- project. 6 Water (Prevention and 1974 The Sub-projects require consent to establish from Control of Pollution) the State Pollution Control Board if it involves Act discharge waste water from labour camps which is applicable during construction phase of the project. But, it is being ensured that no discharges will be there to any inland water bodies or sea/ocean, hence this Act will not be applicable. Moreover, the excreta from the toilets will be collected in sewer line wherever possible for remaining places septic tanks/soak pits were used ensuring no discharges to water bodies. 7 Air (Prevention and 1981 The project requires consent to establish from the Control of Pollution) State Pollution Control Board if it involves Act operation and Diesel Generator Sets. This act is not applicable as DG sets has not been used for the sub-project.

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8 Noise Pollution 1990 The project requires consent to establish from the Regulation and Control State Pollution Control Board if the noise level Act from the construction machinery and the vehicles are above the standards. This act will apply to the project especially during the construction phase if such machineries will be used which is unlikely. 9 Land Acquisition Act 1894 This act will be applicable in case land is being 1989 acquired for the project road. This act will not be applicable as no land acquisition is required for the project development. The project is being developed on TTDC owned land. 10 Ancient Monuments 1958 This act is applicable is case of any chance finds and Archaeological during construction phase of the project which Sites and Remains Act may be remains/ monuments which are deemed to be protected by ASI or the State Directorate of Archaeology . This act will not be applicable as no archaeological sites are affected because of the project development. However, provision has been made so that chance found ancient properties are protected. 11 The Hazardous Wastes 1989 These rules will be applicable if contractors (Management, Handling 2003 during construction phase will store and handle &Tran boundary 2008 hazardous material such HSD and paints etc. But, movement) Rules, the EMP spells out that all such materials will be procured from licensed depots and consumed immediately so storage is ruled out 12 The Explosives Act (& 1884 This Act specifies regulations regarding the use of Rules) explosives and precautionary measures while blasting and quarrying. Provisions of these rules are not applicable to this project, as materials will be procured from 3 rd party licensed holders. 10. Further, for sand, soil and stone quarrying, prior permission is to be obtained from the state authorities for the purpose. However, considering the project profile, it is preferred to procure materials from the licensed third party owners. 11. However, considering the kind and quantum of activities, it is envisaged that no borrow areas and quarry sites will be established as a part of activity / sub project. Raw materials will be procured from licensed quarry owners. Similarly, no crusher sites will be opened by the contractor. Also, No borrow area shall be made available by the Employer for this work. The arrangement for the source of supply of the material for the civil works shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor.

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12. The contractor might be using DG sets for which the permission will be required under Air Act 1981. 13. No fuel storage is envisaged in this project and for construction purposes, the fuel shall be procured from the existing fuel outlets. 14. For labour accommodation, no labour camp will be established and for accommodation of labours nearby construction sites rented houses will be engaged by the contractor. 15. All projects or activities included as Category A in the Schedule, including expansion and modernization of existing projects or activities and change in product mix, will require prior environmental clearance from the Central Government in the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC) on the recommendations of an Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) to be constituted by the Central Government for the purposes of this notification. 16. All projects or activities included as Category B in the Schedule, including expansion and modernization of existing projects or activities as specified in sub paragraph (ii) of paragraph 2, or change in product mix as specified in sub paragraph (iii) of paragraph 2, but excluding those which fulfil the General Conditions (GC) stipulated in the Schedule, will require prior environmental clearance from the State/Union territory Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA). The SEIAA will base its decision on the recommendations of a State or Union territory level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) as to be constituted for in this notification. In addition, GC of the notification specifies that any project or activity specified in Category B will be treated as Category A, if located in whole or in part within 10 km from the boundary of (i) protected Areas notified under the Wild Life Protection) Act, 1972, (ii) critically polluted areas as notified by the Central Pollution Control Board from time to time, (iii) notified eco-sensitive areas, and (iv) inter-State boundaries and international boundaries. 17. Level of environmental assessment required for each category of Project, as per ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement (2009) is as follows: i. Category A. Subproject components with potential for significant adverse environmental ii. Category B. Subproject components judged to have some adverse environmental impacts, but of lesser degree and/or significance than those for Category A projects. An initial environmental examination (IEE) is required to determine whether significant environmental impacts warranting an EIA are likely. If an EIA is not needed, the IEE is regarded as the final environmental assessment report. iii. Category C. Sub-components unlikely to have adverse environmental impacts. No EIA or IEE is required, although environmental implications are still reviewed. iv. The above table indicates that the proposed subproject will comply with necessary government regulations and ADB's Safeguard Policy Statement (2009). ADB's Safeguard Policy Statement (2009) stipulates addressing Department of Tourism, GoTN 12

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environmental concerns, if any, of a proposed activity in the initial stages of project preparation. For this, the ADB guidelines categorize the proposed components into categories (A, B or C) to determine the level of environmental assessment2 required to address the potential impacts. The subproject has been categorized as B. 18. Accordingly, this IEE is prepared to address the potential impacts, in line with the recommended IEE content and structure for Category B projects. The IEE was based mainly on secondary sources of information and field reconnaissance surveys and stakeholder consultations. Stakeholder consultation was an integral part of the IEE. An EMP outlining the specific environmental measures to be adhered to during implementation of the subproject has been prepared. 1.7 Report Structure 19. This IEE contains nine sections: (i) Introduction (ii) Description of Project Components (iii) Description of the Environment (iv) Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures (v) Institutional arrangements for EMP and Environmental Monitoring Plan (vi) Stakeholder Consultation and Information Disclosure (vii) Environmental Due Diligence (viii) Findings and Recommendations (ix) Conclusions

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2.0 DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT COMPONENTS

2.1 Description & Need of the project 20. The sub-project has been identified as part of this ADB funded project due to the following conditions existing at site presently, a) Visual Quality Issues:  Visually unappealing interventions (Water tanks, Signboards, damaged boats etc.,)  No additional attractive facilities beyond boating and cafe  No Children’s play area b) Visitor Movement Issues:  Visitor movement not well defined  No dedicated green areas & Insufficient shaded lounging spaces  Insufficient Parking c) · Universal Accessibility Issues:  Universal Accessibility (requirements for differently abled) d) Signage Board / Information Board Issues:  No Warning signs  No uniformity / harmony  No bilingual display  No directional signages e) Infrastructure Issues:  Waste management arrangements  Too much of paved surface / concrete  Damaged Canal Lining – resulting in soil leaching f) Issues with the Boat Jetty:  Fixed deck level  Structurally vulnerable  Not visually attractive  Shallow water  Disturbed / choppy surface  Operational and idle berthing capacities are very low  Number of Additional Boats g) Issues with the main building:  Limited Dining Space  Lack of aesthetic appeal  Requirement of Sun shade Department of Tourism, GoTN 14

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2.2 Proposed Facilities 21. The existing infrastructure is inadequate to cater to the demands of the resident public and increased tourist inflow. It becomes imperative to improve the basic amenities to the public. Some of the key interventions and improvements that have a direct bearing on the tourist well being are listed below. 1. Renovation of Boat Jetty 2. Renovation of Buildings 3. Development of Pathway / Pavement 4. Landscape works 5. Construction of SS Safety Railing 6. Renovation of Retaining Wall 7. Renovation of Bio Gas / Bio digester Plant 8. Installation of Signages 9. Renovation of Office, Restaurant and Furniture 10. Fire Fighting Equipments 11. Provision of Waste Bins 12. Storage Units for Life Jackets 22. Refer Figure No.3 & 4 in the following page for the Google image /Site plan of the site. 2.3 Deployment Schedule 23. A total of 18 months construction period is being considered. (Refer Appendix – 3. However, detailed implementation Schedule depending on contractor’s work programme considering pilgrimages, climate, tourist’s seasonal timings and other critical factors would be provided on finalization of the contract)

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3.0 DESCRIPTION OF THE EXISTING ENVIRONMENT

3.1 Environmental Profile – Mudaliarkuppam Boat House Area, Tamil Nadu 3.1.1 Physical Characteristics  Location 24. Mudaliarkuppam backwater is a brackish water lagoon adjacent to the Bay of Bengal on the East Coast Road and is famous for its sports facility. It is located at Latitude12° 21′ 7.66″ and Longitude: N, 80° 3′ 43.79″ E at Mudaliarkuppam Village Panchayat, Cheyyur Taluk, Kancheepuram District of Tamil Nadu, India. This lagoon is yet another haven for wading birds and migratory ducks of backwater area of the Bay of Bengal. The Boat house at Mudaliarkuppam offers the following attractions for the tourists.  Row Boating  Speedboat riding  Water Scooter riding  Restaurant / Café (maintained by a Private agency)  Accessibility 25. It is located 36 km south of and 92 km from Chennai. The distances from major settlements around as are under:  71 km from VGP Golden Beach  60 km from Dakshinchitra  57 Km from Kovalam Beach  90 km from , Adyar & Velacherry  60 km from Puducherry 26. Refer Figure No.5 for the location map to Mudaliarkuppam. Figure No.: 5 Location of Mudaliarkuppam Boat House  Climate

27. The maximum and minimum temperatures in the district during different seasons are as under: Average High 28.5 - 37.5 o C Average Low 20.4 - 27.6 o C The average annual rainfall in the district is about 1317.3mm. The local soils are mostly sandy in nature.  Administration 28. The Mudaliarkuppam Boat House established in May 2003 is being maintained by the Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC).The Project site is under the possession of TTDC on a long term lease from Public Works Department, Government of Tamil Nadu.

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 Languages. 29. In addition to the , due to its proximity to the neighbouring states and it being a popular tourist spot, English and Telugu are also spoken and understood to an extent.  Tourism 30. Beaches and Back Waters are two of the major tourist attractions of Tamil Nadu. The Mudaliarkuppam Boat House, also known as Raindrop Boat House, is a water sport facility located on the East Coast Road, 36 km to the south of Mamallapuram and 92 km from Chennai. It was developed by TTDC on the Odiyur lake back waters. It has rowing, cruising, speed boating, water scooting and kayaking facilities for the tourists. This Boat House became the first of the eight boat houses of TTDC to offer water scooting in the year 2007. The Boat House arranges travel to the beach island located in the Odiyur lake through

water scooters. The tariff structure Figure BoatingNo.: 6 Boating Tariff Tariff for boating has been presented in the Figure No.6. Some of the photographs taken at site are given in Figure Nos.7, 8 & 9 below.  Birding 31. The resident birds seen here include little cormorant, spot-billed pelican (endangered), little grebe, common kingfisher, pied kingfisher, white-breasted kingfisher, little green or striated heron, pond heron and red-wattled lapwing. Some of the winter migrants seen here are greater flamingo, Kentish plover, lesser sand plover, Pacific golden plover, grey plover, common sandpiper, curlew sandpiper, Eurasian curlew, , , Temminck's stint, black-tailed godwit, , greenshank, , little tern, whiskered tern, gull-billed tern, Caspian tern, brown-headed gull, Pallas's gull, slender-billed gull, painted stork, openbill stork and . Thousands of Eurasian wigeon, northern pintail, and northern shoveller also use the backwaters. 32. However, considering the type of refurbishment and renovation activity to the existing facilities being carried out for the sub-project, no impact on these species is envisaged. 33. Hundreds of Greater flamingos can be spotted here throughout the year. Thousands of migratory ducks, Terns and Waders can also be spotted during winter months. The resident birds seen here Department of Tourism, GoTN 19

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include Little Cormorant, Spot-billed Pelican, Little Grebe, Common Kingfisher, Pied Kingfisher, White-breasted Kingfisher, Little Green or Striated Heron, Pond Heron and Red-wattled Lapwing.Some of the winter migrants seen here are Greater Flamingo, Kentish Plover, Lesser Sand Plover, Pacific Golden Plover, Grey Plover, Common Sandpiper, Curlew Sandpiper, Eurasian Curlew, Osprey, Little Stint, Timmins’s Stint, Black-tailed Godwit, Common Redshank, Greenshank, Common Tern, Little Tern, Whiskered Tern, Gull-billed Tern, Caspian Tern, Brown- headed Gull, Pallas's Gull, Slender-billed Gull, Painted Stork, Openbill Stork and Grey Heron. Thousands of Eurasian Wigeon, Northern Pintail, Northern Shoveler also use the backwaters. 34. Mudaliarkuppam backwaters is yet another heaven for wading birds and migratory ducks. The habitat consists of coastal water mudflats, sand banks and salt pans.  Population 35. Mudaliarkuppam is located in Paramankeni locality, Cheyyur taluk of Kancheepuram distrist. Paramankeni is a large village located in Cheyyur of Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu with total 847 families residing. The Paramankeni village has population of 3325 of which 1615 are males while 1710 are females as per Population Census 2011. 36. In Paramankeni village population of children with age 0-6 is 349 which makes up 10.50 % of total population of village. Average Sex Ratio of Paramankeni village is 1059 which is higher than Tamil Nadu state average of 996. Child Sex Ratio for the Paramankeni as per census is 1029, higher than Tamil Nadu average of 943. 37. Paramankeni village has lower literacy rate compared to Tamil Nadu. In 2011, literacy rate of Paramankeni village was 65.29 % compared to 80.09 % of Tamil Nadu. In Paramankeni Male literacy stands at 74.91 % while female literacy rate was 56.23 %. As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act, Paramankeni village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of village. Total Tourist Inflow has been provided in Table No.3 below,

Table No:3 Details of Tourist inflow Year 2010 2011 2012 2013 No. of tourists 43915 57522 44455 50200

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Figure No.: 9 Signage Board which shows the project site Mudaliarkuppam

3.1.2 Geomorphology 38. The prominent geomorphic units identified in the district through interpretation of satellite imagery are i) Chingleput-Tirukkalukkunram Surface (Erosional) ii) Palar Surface (fluvial and iii) Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram) surface (Marina) etc. 39. The elevation of the area ranges from 100 m above mean sea level in the west to a sea level in the east. The major part of the area is characterised by an undulating topography with innumerable depressions, which are used as irrigation tanks. 40. The coastal plain displays a fairly low level or gently rolling surface and only slightly elevated above the local water surfaces on rivers. The straight trend of the coastline is a result of development of a vast alluvial plain. There are a number of sand dunes in the coastal tract. The coastal landforms include estuarine tidal, mud flats or lagoons and salt marsh etc. 3.1.3 Hydrogeology 41. The district is underlain by both sedimentary and fissured formations. The important aquifer system in the district are constituted by 1) unconsolidated and semi consolidated formations and Department of Tourism, GoTN 21

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2) weathered, fissured and fractured crystalline rocks. 3.1.4 Soils 42. Soils have been classified into 1) clayey soil, 2) red sandy or red loamy soil 3) Red sandy brown clayey soil and 4) Alluvial soil. Of the above soils brown clayey soil is the most predominant, covering more than 71 percent of the areal extent of Kancheepuram district. 43. Alluvial soils are found on the banks of Palar, Cheyyar and other rivers. The river alluvium is transported and is seen in coastal area of this district. Sandy coastal alluvial (arenacious soil) occurs along the seacoast as a narrow belt. 44. The table No.4 shows the soil type in various regions of the district. Table No:4 Soil Type in various Regions

Type of Soil Location Read Loam Kancheepuram, Uthiramerur Blocks

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3.1.5 Ground water Quality 45. Ground water in phreatic aquifers in Kancheepuram in general, is colourless, odourless and slightly alkaline in nature. The specific electrical conductance of ground water in phreatic zone (in Microsiemens at 25°C) during May 2006 was in the range of 240 to 4220 in the district. It is between 750 and 2250 µS/cm at 25°C in the major part of the district. Conductance below 750 µS/cm has been observed in ground water in parts of Chunampet, Mahabalipuram and , where conductance exceeding 2250 µS/cm has been observed in Melmukuttu road. 46. It is observed that the ground water is suitable for drinking and domestic uses in respect of all the constituents except total hardness and nitrate. The Total Hardness as CaCO3 is observed to be in excess of permissible limits in 7% of samples analysed whereas Nitrate is found in excess of 45 mgl/l in about 25 percent samples. The incidence of high total hardness is attributed to the composition of lithounits constituting the aquifers in the district, whereas the Nitrate pollution is most likely due to the use of pesticides and fertilizers for agriculture. 47. With regard to irrigation suitability based on specific electrical conductance and Sodium Adsorption Ratio (SAR), it is observed that the ground water in the phreatic zone may cause high to very high salinity hazard and medium to high alkali hazard when used for irrigation. Proper soil management strategies are to be adopted in the major part of the district while using ground water for irrigation.

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3.1.6 Natural Disaster /Hazard 48. According to GSHAP data, the state of Tamil Nadu falls mostly in a region of low seismic hazard with the exception of western border areas that lie in a low to moderate hazard zone. Pondicherry lies in a low hazard region. As per the 2002 Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) map, Tamil Nadu & Pondicherry fall in Zones II & III. 3.1.7 Sanitation and Sewage Disposal 49. At the existing sanitary complex, Septic tank has been provided and the same has been periodically cleaned for sludge removal without overflow by the municipality using vehicles. 3.1.8 Solid waste Management 50. Cheyyur Town Panchayat, the town Panchayat of Mudaliarkuppam, manages to collect solid waste in and around Cheyyur every day. The workers collect the waste using handcarts and tricycles and store it in dustbins and dumper bins for secondary collection. The waste being collected by tractors and tippers from various localities in Mudaliarkuppam is disposed of by dumping /incineration. 3.2 Baseline Environmental Profile of the area 51. Mudaliarkuppam Boat house is a water sport facility on the East Coast Road at Mudaliarkuppam, Chennai, India. is a water sport facility located on the East Coast Road, 36 km to the south of Mamallapuram and 92 km from Chennai. It was developed by the Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation on the Odiyur lake back waters. It has rowing, cruising, speed boating, waters scooting and kayaking facilities. Many varieties of birds have been sighted in this area thereby making it an attractive destination to more tourists / bird lovers. The resident birds seen here include little cormorant, spot-billed pelican, little grebe, common kingfisher, pied kingfisher, white-breasted kingfisher, little green or striated heron, pond heron and red-wattled lapwing. Some of the winter migrants seen here are greater flamingo, Kentish plover, lesser sand plover, Pacific golden plover, grey plover, common sandpiper, curlew sandpiper, Eurasian curlew, osprey, little stint, Temminck's stint, black-tailed godwit, common redshank, greenshank, common tern, little tern, whiskered tern, gull-billed tern, Caspian tern, brown-headed gull, Pallas's gull, slender-billed gull, painted stork, openbill stork and grey heron. Thousands of Eurasian wigeon, northern pintail, and northern shoveller also use the backwaters. 3.2.1 Description of the Project 52. The subproject site is an existing TTDC facility; thus the site is already a developed area with no land acquisition required. Flora and fauna in the site are those commonly found in developed/built-up areas. No protected species have been recorded in this site. No natural or critical habitats being impacted by the subproject and no loss of biodiversity. Site is located in or immediately adjacent to habitats altered for human use (open yards, existing facilities, roadsides, pathways, etc.). Civil works are limited to existing structures and boat houses. No new facilities/infrastructure will be constructed on the water body. Department of Tourism, GoTN 23

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3.2.2 Site Details 53. The detailed sensitivity of the site has been elaborated in Table No.5 , Table No. 1 Details of the Site S. No. Description Yes / No 1. Protected area No 2. Archaeological site No 3. Forest area No 4. CRZ area Yes(CRZ-III)

Notes: Protected Area includes wildlife sanctuary, bird sanctuary, or national park; CRZ = Coastal Regulation Zone.

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4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES

54. The assessment for the subproject has been carried out for potential impact during the following stages of the project planning and implementation:  Location impacts: Impacts associated with site selection, including impacts on environment and resettlement or livelihood related impacts on communities;  Design impacts: Impacts arising from project design, including the technology used, scale of operations, discharge standards, etc.  Construction impacts: Impacts resulting from construction activities including site clearance, earthworks, civil works, etc. and  O&M impacts: Impacts associated with the operation and maintenance of the infrastructure built in the project. 55. The ADB Rapid Environmental Assessment Checklist for Urban Development was used during preparation of this IEE to screen the subproject for environmental impacts and categorization of the project (Appendix 2). 4.1 Location Impacts 4.1.1 Land Acquisition and Resettlement: 56. The proposed subproject locations are within the lands available with the government. There are no impacts envisaged on land acquisition or resettlement due to the proposed subproject components. 4.1.2 Site Selection: 57. The locations considered for the subproject are within the areas designated for tourism support infrastructure development as part of developing Tamilnadu’s conservation, heritage, natural and cultural attractions, and are outside areas demarcated for habitat protection and conservation. The proposed infrastructures will not impact any environmentally-sensitive or protected areas rather it will enhance the tourism experience and livelihood of the local people in total. The public, Govt. & local bodies are very much keen into taking up these proposed works. The entire town and adjoining areas are under municipality control who has proposed this project. This proposal suggests areas which are uncovered with the needed basic amenities. Further, there is no possibility of presence of non-titled street vendors and no displacement or shifting of non-titled street vendors would be required in these sites that have been identified for sub projects. 58. Priority is to locate construction work camps, stockpile areas, storage areas, and disposal areas near the subproject sites. However, if it is deemed necessary to locate elsewhere, sites to be considered will not promote instability and result in destruction of property, vegetation, irrigation, and drinking water supply systems. Residential areas will not be considered to protect the human environment (i.e., to curb accident risks, health risks due to air and water pollution and dust, and noise, and to prevent social conflicts, shortages of amenities, and crime). All locations will be Department of Tourism, GoTN 25

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included in the design specifications and on plan drawings. 4.1.3 Design Impacts and Pre-Construction Impacts 59. Impacts arising from inappropriate designs of proposed facilities would in general include inadequate collection and conveyance system, overflow of sewage on the streets, selection of pipe materials, compaction materials and techniques, route selection, etc. The results of interventions are unobtrusive and will be integral part of the overall ambience to avoid impacts on the livelihood of the site. 60. Structural designs to be worked out in such a manner that exposed steel and concrete structures are avoided. 61. All component designs will be worked out to minimize any impacts on the adjoining properties, and considering the need of the facilities for the floating population. Given that the there is a need for disposal of construction wastes, the contractors will be required to consult with the Project Implementation Unit (PIU), Panchayat offices, and Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board for safe disposal sites. 62. Telephone lines, electric poles and wires, water and drainage lines within the existing right-of- way (ROW) may be damaged. To mitigate the adverse impacts due to relocation of the utilities, the Design and Supervision Consultants (DSC) and PIU will: (i) Identify and include locations and operators of these utilities in the detailed design documents to prevent unnecessary disruption of services during construction phase; and (ii) Require construction contractors to prepare a contingency plan to include actions to be done in case of unintentional interruption of services. 4.1.4 Construction Impacts 63. These impacts are generic to the construction activities in all subproject locations. All construction activities to be undertaken at the site will be approved by competent authority before start of any such activity in the vicinity of the site so that the history and sanctity as well as the usability of the site by the local people and projected number of tourists are not hampered. Hence, the EMP emphasizes on the construction impacts and necessary mitigation measures to be strictly followed by the contractor and supervised by the DSC. Key impacts during construction, are envisaged on the following aspects: (i) drainage, (ii) quarry/borrow pit operations, (iii) slope cutting and slope Stability (iv) water bodies and drainage courses (v) dust generation, air and noise from construction activities, (vi) handling of construction materials at site, (vii) adoption of safety measures during construction; and (viii) community health and safety. 4.1.5 Operation and Maintenance Impacts 64. The impacts pertaining to waste collection, cleaning of septic tanks and soakpits, maintaining hygienic conditions of the toilet facilities, will be addressed through an assessment of the Operation and Management of the proposed facilities in frequent intervals/regular inspection. Planning of the extent of facilities and infrastructure in line with the maintenance plan as well as Department of Tourism, GoTN 26

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the involvement of the local communities in the management facilities created in the project will address the operation stage impacts. 65. The proposed facilities will greatly improve the environmental quality in and around the destinations, and also enhance the livelihood of the local population. While the enhanced tourist generation due to these improvements may not be significant, the facilities will enhance the site experience of the tourist/pilgrim. The project will facilitate environmental improvements through the provision of training to operators for all sanitation and solid waste facilities provided by the Project, in order to sustain any improvements made. 4.1.6 Cumulative Impact Assessment 66. The cumulative impact assessment (CIA) examined the interaction between the subproject’s residual effects (i.e., those effects that remain after mitigation measures have been applied) and those associated with other past, existing and reasonably foreseeable future projects or activities. 67. Two boundaries, spatial and temporal, were used. Spatial boundary refers to the area immediately surrounding the subproject location; while the temporal area considers the potential cumulative effects associated with subproject construction, and operation and maintenance, and those associated with other past, existing and reasonably foreseeable projects in the vicinity of the subproject. For the subproject, the spatial boundary is the area of the subprojects including existing ROWs. The temporal boundary can be considered as the districts where the subproject sites are located. 68. The subproject’s potential cumulative effects were considered with respect to valued components (VCs), identified in the IEE as air quality, noise, surface water quality, geophysical (hydro geological), traffic management, social-economic and socio-community, and human health. The cumulative impacts were assessed in four areas:  Of any potential residual project effects that may occur incrementally over time;  Consideration of other known relevant projects or activities within the specified study area boundaries, even if not directly related to the subproject;  Potential overlapping impacts that may occur due to other developments, even if not directly related to the proposed project; and  Future developments that is reasonably foreseeable and sufficiently certain to proceed. 69. Air Quality: The air environment of the sub project areas is generally found to be good and is free from industries polluting the atmospheric environment. The ambient air quality in the sub project areas is generally found to be within acceptable standards. Impacts on air quality (if any) during construction stage are due to operation of various construction equipment and transport vehicles. Consequently, although emissions of common air contaminants (CAC) and fugitive dust may be elevated in proximity to active worksites, this impact will be short-term and localized to the immediate vicinity of the project site.

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70. Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions may increase as a result of project activities (i.e., vehicle and equipment operation, concrete production, disposal of excavated material, land filling of residual wastes). Given the subproject’s relatively minor contribution to CAC and GH Emissions during construction, the overall significance rating of both these potential residual effects is considered to be negligible during construction. 71. Noise Levels: Most part of the sub project area is in quite environment. Noise intensive industrial operations are not observed in the project influence area. Present ambient noise levels both at day and night times are observed to be well within permissible levels. 72. Noise levels in the immediate proximity of most work sites are expected to increase during construction. The duration of this exposure will be relatively brief. This exposure represents temporary, localized, adverse residual effect of low to moderate significance for affected receptors. While building damage due to ground vibrations is unlikely, there may be annoyance to spatially located receptors during construction. Noise levels associated with the subproject operations will be largely imperceptible as civil works will be confined in relatively small sites within the district proper. 73. Since the subproject will be built in existing infrastructures, it will not conflict with existing or planned land use. However, traffic management concerns will occur spatially during construction. Site-specific mitigation measures will be implemented during construction to address temporary disruptions to land use, limitations on access to roads, sidewalk closures, traffic delays and detours, parking modifications, and increased volumes of construction–related traffic. There should be improved traffic movement along the access routes once construction is completed. During operations of the improved infrastructures and services, added residential developments, commercial and business facilities and increased densities are expected to develop and enhance the subproject area. This can be considered a long-term cumulative benefit of the subproject. (Refer Environmental Management plan for Sub project Specific impacts and their mitigation measures) 74. No adverse residual effects to human health will occur as a result of subproject construction or operation. While exposure to elevated noise levels and fugitive dust and CAC emissions will occur in proximity to subproject work sites during construction, due to their short term, localized nature, these effects are expected to be minor and insignificant with no measurable effects on human health. The subproject operations will benefit the public by contributing to the long-term improvement of tourism in Tamilnadu and livelihood opportunities to the local people. 4.1.7 Environment Management Plan 75. The specific measures stated in the EMP will address all adverse environmental impacts due to the subproject. A detailed monitoring plan prepared as part of this IEE will ensure negative environmental impacts during implementation are mitigated. During the Construction stage, the IEE/EMP will be further updated and stand-alone EMPs will be prepared. EMPs will be appended to the respective contract documents to enable integration of environmental provisions in the contract.

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76. The project sub-components proposed has been classified as Category B, as it is likely to have minimal or no adverse environmental impacts and therefore does not require conducting EIA or IEE. However, an Environmental Management Plan for the interventions is prepared as described in Chapter 5.

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5.0 INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR EMP AND ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN 5.1 Institutional Arrangements 77. The Government of Tamil Nadu through Department of Tourism and Culture (DOT&C), is the Executing Agency (EA). The EA (i) assumes overall responsibility for the execution of the Project and reporting; (ii) engage adequate permanent or fixed term staff to implement the Project; (iii) setup a state-level project management unit (PMU) and project implementation units (PIU); (iv) provide overall strategic guidance on technical supervision and project execution; and (v) ensure overall compliance with the loan covenants. 78. The implementing agency (IA) is the Tamil Nadu Department of Tourism (DoT). The IA’s responsibilities include (i) project planning and budgeting; (ii) day-to-day assistance, supervision and guidance for the project implementation units and their consultants; (iii) review subprojects for due diligence requirements and approve subproject proposals; (iv) bidding, evaluation and contract award; (v) managing and disbursing funds; (vi) review compliance with loan covenants, contract specifications, work plans and quality control; and (vii) consolidate and submit progress reports, finance and accounting / audit reports, and matters requiring higher level decision to state-level empowered committee (SLEC) and ADB. 5.2 Program Management

79. State Level steering committee chaired by Minister of Tourism and Chief Secretary. 80. State Level Project Empowered Committees: An SLEC has been established in Tamil Nadu, chaired by each state’s Chief Secretary, with Principal Secretary/Secretary of the Department of Tourism as member secretary and comprised of secretaries from relevant line departments.4 The SLEC have been empowered to take all decisions on behalf of the State and will (i) act as a policy making body, (ii) provide overall advice and guidance to the State’s executing agency and PMU, and (iii) accord all approvals under the Project. 81. Project Management unit: DoT has established a PMU, headed by a full-time Program Director (PD), and consisting of personnel drawn from relevant line Departments and market. The PMU is the nodal agency for overall management of all program activities and will be responsible for: (i) project planning and budgeting; (ii) providing day-to-day assistance, supervision and guidance for the PIUs and their consultants; (iii) reviewing subprojects to satisfy ADB’s due diligence requirements and approving subproject proposals submitted by PIU and line departments; (iv) bidding, evaluation and contract award; (v) managing and disbursing funds; (vi) reviewing compliance with loan covenants, contract specifications, work plans and quality

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control; (vii) consolidating and submitting progress reports, finance and accounting/audit reports, and matters requiring higher-level decision, to the SLEC and ADB. The PMU will be supported by a team of consultants. 82. State Level steering committee chaired by Minister of Tourism and Chief Secretary. The members of the Tamil Nadu SLEC will be: Chief Secretary, (chair); Principal Secretary/Secretary, Tourism and Culture; Secretary, Department of Finance; Secretary, Planning and Special Initiatives; Secretary, Public Works Department; Secretary, Highways and Minor Ports; Secretary Forests and Environment; Secretary, Housing and Urban Development; Secretary, Municipal Administration, Water and Sanitation; Secretary, Rural Development; Secretary Power; Secretary, Revenue Department; Secretary, Department of Health and family Welfare; Secretary, Agriculture; Secretary, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE), Commissioner, Department of Archaeology; Secretary, Department of Transport; and Commissioner, Department of Tourism. 83. Project Implementation Unit. The IA will have PIUs for the implementation and monitoring of subprojects, comprising of personnel drawn from relevant line Departments and outside of Government (market) and each headed by a Project Manager. The PIUs will be responsible for: (i) prioritizing and preparing subproject proposals; (ii) providing day-to- day assistance, supervision and guidance to the design and supervision consultants; (iii) conducting detailed assessments and surveys including public consultation and input from stakeholders; (iv) preparing detailed designs, specifications, schedule of quantity, bidding documents, and related documentation; (v) implementing civil works and related activities; (vi) reporting to PMU; (vii) preparing regular progress reports for the SLEC, the executing agency and ADB through PMU; and (viii) supervising construction, conducting quality control, approving progress payments to contractors; and (ix) maintaining records and accounts on an up-to-date basis and making these available to ADB, its missions, or auditors for inspection. 84. Project Management Consultants. The Project Management Consultants (PMC) will be engaged to provide support to the PMU in overall planning, risk management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of projects under the Investment Program. The PMC will also assist the PMU and PIUs in meeting the relevant requirements of ADB, Government of Tamil Nadu, and Government of India for project implementation. The PMC will report to and work under the overall guidance of the PMU. The scope of services of the PMCs will include but not necessarily be limited to: (i) planning, reporting, and communication; (ii) establishment of procedures and systems; (iii) review and preparation of plans, manuals and reports; (iv) overall Investment Program management, monitoring and implementation of PPMS; and (v) social,

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environmental, archaeological, occupational health and safety, community participation and gender action compliance monitoring. 85. Design and Supervision Consultants. The DSCs will be engaged to provide all necessary support to and coordination with the EA, IAs, PMU and any other consultants engaged by the authorities to achieve the desired outcomes of the Investment Program. The DSCs will report to and work under the overall guidance of the PIUs. The scope of services of the DSCs will include but not necessarily be limited to: (i) surveys, verification of feasibility studies and base maps; (ii) project planning and management support to the PIU; (iii) finalization of design criteria, preparation of manuals, guidelines and systems; (iv) preparation of detailed design and bid documents; (v) construction management and contract administration; (vi) environmental, social, archaeological, cultural heritage, community participation and gender action compliance monitoring; and (vii) capacity building of the service providers for operational sustainability. 86. The Deployment Sequence of Key Experts (refer Appendix-3) have been prepared with reference to available data and however it would be revised depending on the contractors work programme and also since the volume and nature of balance project work under Tranche - 1 and the new projects to be identified under Tranche -2 is unknown and have not been finalized, the above-mentioned schedule is tentative and shall be revised at the later stage based on the award of contract or commencement of work. 5.2.1 Safeguards Management

87. An Environmental Staff is to be deputized to the PMU, and responsible for implementations of the environmental safeguard provisions. 88. Within the PMC team, a Safeguards Specialist provides overall direction for management of environmental and social issues, and provides technical support to the PMU including implementation of the environmental requirements, according to ADB requirements, and assists in monitoring impacts and mitigation measures associated with subprojects. The responsibilities of t he PMC Safeguards Specialist – Environment include but not limited to:  Review the updated IEE prepared by the DSCs for Project 2 after the detailed designs, and guide the DSCs/PIUs to address observations from ADB on the IEEs/EMPs;  Ensure that the project design and specification adequately reflect the IEEs/EMP;  support PMU in ensuring conformance to the ADB Safeguards Policy Statement (SPS) 2009 on environmental safeguards and the provisions of the EARF;  Prepare IEEs and other safeguards reports for subsequent projects under the Investment

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Program;  Assist PMU in establishing grievance redress mechanism under the Investment Program;  Guide and monitor DSC safeguard specialists works on environmental safeguards;  Based on the project requirements, carry out site visits along with the PMU to address issues if any, with respect to EMP implementation;  Carry out capacity building of the PMU/PIU environmental safeguards personnel;  Assist PMU in review of the monthly monitoring reports from PIU of EMP Implementation, and in preparation and submission of semi-annual monitoring Reports to ADB;  Coordinate in obtaining of requisite clearances, permits, and approvals for the project;  Monitor construction activities to ensure in compliance with the IEE/EMP and Advise DSCs/PIUs for compliance with statutory requirements;  Review and approve the Contractor’s Implementation Plan for the environmental measures as per IEE/EMP;  Establish dialogue with affected communities and ensure that the environmental concerns and suggestions are incorporated and implemented in the project;  Review environmental performance of the project through an assessment of the periodic environmental monitoring reports submitted by the DSC, and initiate necessary follow-up actions;  Provide support and assistance to government agencies and ADB to supervise the implementation of the IEE/EMP during the construction as well as operation stage of the project;  Assist the PMU/PIUs in disclosure of the safeguards documents in accordance with the EARF requirements  Ensure IEEs/EMPs are reviewed and approved by ADB prior to contract award.

89. The Environmental Specialist of the DSC team will:  Assist in preparing and update subproject IEEs in respect to environmental management plans (EMPs) in compliance with the ADB Safeguard Policy Statement, national- and state-level environmental policies, rules, and regulations;  Interact on a regular basis with the sector specialists of the DSC and integrate environmentally sound practices into the detailed design of project components. Include mitigation measures in designs where appropriate, and to specify other measures in

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construction contracts;  Assist the PIU in monitoring impacts and mitigation measures associated with subprojects in accordance with the IEEs, EMPs, and/or environmental mitigation action plan as well as any other environmental issues and take corrective actions where needed;  Assist in the review and approval of site specific environmental enhancement /mitigation designs worked out by the Contractor to ensure compliance with the IEE and EMP;  Assist the PIU in preparing monthly and annual environmental compliance reports for all works in accordance with the EMP for each of the subprojects and the overall Project;  Develop, organise and deliver environmental training programs and workshops for the staff of the PIU and Contractors and in accordance to the Capacity Building Program as specified in the IEE. Provide training to the PIU for environmental management and monitoring during construction and operation;  Advise PMU/PIU for compliance with statutory clearances;  Develop good practice construction guidelines to assist the contractors in implementing the provisions of IEE;  Work with local NGOs to conduct environmental awareness events which highlight conservation and benefits of eco-tourism principles; and  Assist Environmental Specialist of the PMU to prepare good practice dissemination notes based on the experience gained from site supervision. 90. Contractors will be required by their contracts to implement all specified mitigation, monitoring, and reporting assigned to contractors as presented in subproject IEE. Environmental monitoring will be undertaken by the PMU supported by the PMC Environmental Specialist. 91. The project includes upfront and ongoing supervision and training assistance for environmental monitoring reporting in project management structures. The effective implementation of the measures proposed will be ensured through the building up of capacity towards environmental management within the PMU supplemented with the technical expertise of a Safeguards Specialist as part of the DSC Consultants. 5.2.2 Environmental Management Plan

92. As per the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Environmental Assessment Guidelines, the subproject components have been categorized as ‘B’ and an IEE carried out. Towards addressing of the construction impacts, this Environmental management plan (EMP) outlining the specific environmental measures to be adhered to during implementation of the

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subproject has been prepared. This will enable integration of environmental provisions / management measures in the Contract Document. The activity wise potential Impacts and proposed mitigation measures and associated responsible agencies for their implementation has been presented in Table No.6.

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Table No:6 Environmental Management Plan

Activity / Responsible Sl.no Potential Mitigation Measures agencies Impacts Pre-Construction Stage All clearance required for Environmental aspects during construction shall be ULB / PIU / Concerned 1 Clearances ensured and made available before start of work. Departments & agency / contractor 2 Tree Cutting  No trees will be felled for establishing these facilities. Trees will be saved by changing Contractor / PIU the infrastructure component. Adequate protection to the trees to will be ensured by providing tree guards (e.g. masonry tree guards, ow level RCC tree guards and c ircular iron tree guard with bars) as required.  Compensatory plantation by way of replantation of at least thrice the number of trees cut should be carried out in the project area. 3 Utility Relocation i) Identify the common utilities to be affected such as: telephone cables, electric cables, DSC/PIU / Concerned departments electric poles, water pipelines, public water taps, etc ii) Affected utilities shall be relocated with prior approval of the concerned agencies before construction starts. 4 Baseline Prior to commencement of construction activities, environmental monitoring will be Contractor / PIU / DSC Data generation conducted through an approved agency towards generating baseline parameters. Further, adequate measures shall be implemented as per EMP to check the Baseline parameters of Air, Water, soil and Noise pollution. Base line parameters shall be monitored and recorded and ensured conformance intermittently as per the monitoring plan till the completion of the project. 5 Planning of i) If necessitated during project construction phase, temporary diversion will be provided Contractor / PIU / DSC temporary with the approval of the engineer. Detailed traffic control plans will be prepared and Traffic submitted to the engineers for approval, one week prior to commencement of works. arrangement ii) The traffic control plans shall contain details of temporary diversion, details of

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Activity / Responsible Sl.no Potential Mitigation Measures agencies Impacts arrangements for construction under traffic, details of traffic arrangement after cessation of work each day, sign boards, safety measures for transport of hazardous materials and arrangement of flagmen. 6 Disposal of Waste water generated if any will be contained, desilted, treated and disposed in sewerage lines. Contractor/ PIU/DSC treated Waste Alternatively, the waste water will be sprinkled for dust suppression. water 7 Storage of The contractor shall identify the site for temporary use of land for construction Contractor / PIU/DSC materials sites /storage of construction materials, etc. Construction Stage 1.1 Shifting of Ensure community consensus and minimum impact to common utilities like telephone cable, Concerned departments common electric cables, electric poles, water taps and etc., Proper clearance is to be obtained from the and PIU utilities concerned authorities before commencement of works. 1.2 Compensatory Attempts will be made by altering the locations of these facilities so that the issue of tree Contractor / PIU/DSC plantation of trees felling does not arise. If inevitable, trees will be felled with prior permission and compensatory plantation will be carried out as per the directives of the Forest department. 1.3 Disposal of The contractor shall identify the sites for debris disposal prior to start of the earthworks; Contractor / PIU / DSC Construction taking into account the following: debris and (a) The dumping does not impact natural drainage courses excavated (b) no endangered / rare flora is impacted by such dumping materials. (c) Settlement area located at least 1.0 km away from the site. (d) Should be located in nonresidential areas located in the downwind side (e) located at least 100m from the designated forest land.

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Activity / Responsible Sl.no Potential Mitigation Measures agencies Impacts (f) Avoid disposal on productive land. (g) Should be located with the consensus of the local community, in consultation with the engineer and shall be approved by the highways department Minimize the construction debris by balancing the cut and fill requirements. (Preferably reused as filling or spread material and covered with a productive layer of soil) 1.4 Planning for Before taking up of construction activity, a Traffic Control Plan shall be prepared if Contractor/ PIU/DSC temporary necessary and implemented to the satisfaction of the Engineer traffic Construction shall be taken in a phased manner. Temporary diversion will be provided diversions with the approval of the engineer. The arrangement for the temporary diversion of the road shall ensure to minimize the environmental impacts, like loss of vegetation, productive lands etc., prior to the finalization of diversion and detours. Special consideration will be given to the preparation of the traffic control plan for safety of pedestrians and workers at night. The contractor will ensure that the diversion / detour is always maintained in running condition, particularly during the monsoon to avoid disruption to traffic flow. He shall inform local community of changes to traffic routes, conditions and pedestrians access arrangements. This plan will be periodically reviewed with respect to site conditions. The temporary traffic detour will be kept free of dust by frequent application of water. 1.5 Protection of The top productive soil to be scooped out is protected and reused over a piece of land for Contractor/ PIU/DSC top soil enhancing productivity. 1.6 Potential risk of Adequate precautions should be taken while laying the sewer lines to avoid the possibility of Contractor/PIU/DSC

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Activity / Responsible Sl.no Potential Mitigation Measures agencies Impacts cross connection cross connection with water supply lines. 1.7 Flooding in the Low lying areas in the project site can get flooded during monsoon period; to prevent the Contractor/ PIU/DSC low lying areas situation proper drainage arrangements have to be planned and implemented 1.8 Temporary Proper drainage arrangements to be made, to avoid the overflowing of existing drains due to Contractor / PIU/DSC flooding due to excavation during the laying of sewer mains/pipe lines. excavation. 1.9 Temporary i) Establish coordination with the concerned department to avoid or minimize the interruption water supply of regular supply of drinking water to the residents. Contractor/ PIU/DSC interruptions ii) Proper alternative arrangements to be planned when interruption of drinking water supply to the nearby residents. 1.10 Use of modern Using of Modern machinery such as JCBs, Backhoes etc, shall be used to minimize the Contractor/ PIU/DSC machinery construction period; it will also reduce the construction impacts to the nearby residents. 1.11 Traffic i) Temporary traffic arrangements to be planned during construction. This plan shall be Contractor/ PIU/DSC diversion periodically reviewed with respect to site condition and concerned departments. 1.12 Prevention of Prevention of accidents involving human beings, animals or vehicles falling or Contractor/ PIU/DSC accidents accidents due to open trenches during construction period. This needs to be ensured with proper barricading, signage boards and lighting etc. 1.13 Barricading The construction site should be barricaded at all time till its completion with adequate marking, Contractor/DSC/PIU site flags, reflectors etc. for safety of general traffic movement and pedestrians. 1.14 Dust i) All earth work will be protected in the manner acceptable to the engineer to minimize Contractor/ PIU/DSC Pollution near generation of dust. Area under construction shall be intermittently sprinkled with water settlements towards dust suppression.

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Activity / Responsible Sl.no Potential Mitigation Measures agencies Impacts ii) Construction material shall be kept covered or stored in such a manner so as to avoid being airborne because of the wind flow. iii) Trucks carrying construction material to be adequately covered to avoid the dust pollution and the material spillage. 1.15 Protection of i) Noisy construction operations in residential and sensitive areas is to be carried out only Contractor /DSC/ PIU Residential / between 6.00 am and 6.00 pm. sensitive ii) Preventive maintenance of construction equipment and vehicles are to be carried out to receptors. meet emission standards and to keep them with low noise. iii) Provision of generators and concrete mixers with acoustic enclosures are to be made at site. iv) Sound barriers in inhabited areas shall be installed during the construction phase. v) Adequate barricading / other measures to protect dust pollution near sensitive receptors like schools and hospital to be ensured. 1.16 Vehicular i) Idling of temporary trucks or other equipment should not be permitted during periods of Contractor /DSC/PIU Noise pollution loading / unloading or when they are not in active use. This shall be ensured especially at residential / near residential / commercial / sensitive areas. sensitive ii) Stationary construction equipment will be kept at least 500m away from sensitive receptors. receptors. iii) All possible and practical measures to control noise emissions during drilling shall be employed. The project manager may direct to take adequate controls measures depending on site conditions. 1.17 Noise from iv) Servicing of all construction vehicles and machinery will be carried out regularly and Contractor / DSC/PIU vehicles, plants during routine servicing operations, the effectiveness of exhaust silencers will be checked and equipment and if found defective will be replaced.

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Activity / Responsible Sl.no Potential Mitigation Measures agencies Impacts v) Maintenance of vehicles, equipment and machinery shall be regular and up to the satisfaction of the Engineer to keep noise levels at the minimum as per the PCB norms. 1.18 Storage of Site for storage of construction materials to be identified, without obstructing the traffic and Contractor/PIU/DSC construction other common utilities. materials 1.19 Labour facilities Adequate potable water facilities, sanitation and drainage , in conformity with the Indian labour laws shall be ensured. Contractor / PIU/DSC The contractor shall also guarantee the following: i) The construction of temporary toilets to labour will commence only upon the written approval of the Engineer. ii) The Contractor shall make arrangements towards potable water is available for drinking, cooking and washing. iii) Supply of sufficient quantity of potable water as per BIS in every workplace site at suitable and easily accessible places and regular maintenance of such facilities. iv) The sewer lines for the sanitary complex shall be designed, built and operated in such a fashion that no health hazards occurs and no pollution to the air, ground water or adjacent water courses take place; ensure adequate water supply to all toilets and urinals. 1.20 Waste i) The contractor shall provide garbage bins in the work site and ensure that these are regularly Contractor/DSC/PIU Disposal emptied and disposed off in a hygienic manner as per the Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan approved by the Engineer. 1.21 Pollution from i) The contractor shall ensure that all construction vehicle parking location, fuel / Contractor/DSC/PIU

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Activity / Responsible Sl.no Potential Mitigation Measures agencies Impacts fuel and lubricants storage sites; vehicle, machinery and equipment maintenance and refuelling lubricants sites shall be located away from rivers, irrigation canal/ponds and water bodies. ii) Contractor shall ensure that all vehicle / machinery and equipment operation, maintenance and refuelling will be carried out in such a fashion that spillage of fuels and lubricants does not contaminate the ground. iii) Contractor shall arrange for collection, storing and disposal of oily wastes to the pre- identified disposal sites (list to be submitted to Engineer) and approved by the Engineer. All spill and collected petroleum products will be disposed off in accordance with MoEFCC and state PCB guidelines. iv) Engineer will certify that all arrangements comply with the guidelines of PCB/ MoEFCC or any other relevant laws. 1.22 Pollution from The Contractor shall take all precautionary measures to prevent the wastewater generated Contractor / DSC/PIU Construction during construction from entering into streams, water bodies or the irrigation system. All waste arising from the project is to be disposed off in the manner that is acceptable by Wastes the engineer. The engineer shall certify that all liquid wastes disposed off from the sites meet the discharge standard. 1.23 Risk from The contractor shall take all required precautions to prevent danger from Electrical electrical equipment and ensure that - Contractor/DSC/PIU Equipment(s) i) No material will be so stacked or placed as to cause danger or inconvenience to any person or the public. ii) All necessary fencing and lights will be provided to protect the public in construction zones. All machines to be used in the construction will conform to the relevant Indian Standards (BIS) codes, will be free from patent defect, will be kept in good working

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Activity / Responsible Sl.no Potential Mitigation Measures agencies Impacts order, will be regularly inspected and properly maintained as per BIS provision and to the satisfaction of the Engineer. 1.24 Safety i) Adequate precautions shall be taken to prevent the accidents and from the machineries. All aspects machines used shall conform to the relevant Indian standards Code and shall be regularly Contractor/DSC/PIU monitored by the Project Manager. ii) Where loose soil is met with, shoring and strutting as per standard shall be provided to avoid collapse of soil. iii) Protective footwear and protective goggles shall be provided to all workers employed on mixing of materials like cement, concrete etc. iii) Welder’s protective eye-shields shall be provided to workers who are engaged in welding works. iv) Earplugs shall be provided to workers exposed to loud noise and workers working in crushing, compaction, or concrete mixing operation. v) The contractor shall supply all necessary safety appliances such as safety goggles, helmets, safety belts, ear plugs, mask etc to workers and staff. The contractor shall comply with all the precautions as required for ensuring the safety of the workmen as per the International Labour Organization(ILO) Convention No. 62 as far as those are applicable to this contract. The contractor will make sure that during the construction work all relevant provisions of the Factories Act, 1948 and the Building and other Construction Workers (regulation of Employment and Conditions of Services) Act, 1996 are adhered to. The contractor shall not employ any person below the age of 14 years for any work and no woman will be employed on the work of painting with products containing lead in any form. 1.25 First Aid The contractor shall arrange for: Contractor/DSC/PIU

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Activity / Responsible Sl.no Potential Mitigation Measures agencies Impacts i) A readily available first aid unit including an adequate supply of sterilized dressing materials and appliances as per the Factories Rules in every work zone ii) Availability of suitable transport at all times to take injured or sick person(s) to the nearest hospital for treatment. 1.26 Chance found The contractor will take reasonable precaution to prevent his workmen or any other Contractor/DSC/PIU Flora and persons from removing and damaging any flora (plant/vegetation) and fauna (animal) including fishing in any water body and hunting of any animal. Fauna If any, upon discovery there of acquaint the Engineer and carry out the Engineer's instructions for dealing with the same. The Engineer will report to the nearest forest office (range office or divisional office) and will take appropriate steps/ measures, if required in consultation with the forest officials. 1.27 Environmental The PMU/PIU with the help of DSC shall undertake seasonal monitoring of air, water, noise PMU/PIU/DSC Monitoring and soil quality through an approved professional environmental monitoring agency. The parameter to be monitored, frequency and duration of monitoring plan shall be accordingly decided as per the norms of PCB.

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5.2.3 Environmental Monitoring Plan 93. Environmental monitoring will be done during construction at three levels; namely monitoring development of project performance indicators by the DSC Environmental Specialist, monitoring (by DSC and PMC) over the implementation of mitigation measures done by the Contractor and overall regulatory monitoring of the environmental issues by the PMU Environmental Specialist. The proposed monitoring of all relevant environmental parameters, with a description of the sampling stations, frequency of monitoring, applicable standards and responsible agencies are presented. The environmental monitoring plan for the project is presented in Table No.7.

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Table No:7 Environmental Monitoring Plan

Attribute Project Parameter Special Guidance Standards Frequency Duration Location Implementation Stage

Air Pre- SO2, NOx, Use method Air (prevention Once prior to 24 hours At the By Contractor Construction PM10, PM2.5, specified by and Control of commence of Sampling project site through Competent CO CPCB for Pollution) civil works Professional analysis. Rules, CPCB, Three Agency Construction Environmental 2009 seasons per monitoring shall year be conducted by Once upon NABL accredited completion Operation1 laboratory. of civil works Equivalent noise Once prior to Pre- levels using an commence of construction integrated noise civil works Leq in level meter kept at Three By Contractor Noise levels dB(A) of Construction a distance of 15 MoEFCC Noise seasons per At the through Competent Noise on dB (A) day time from edge of Rules, 2000 year project site Professional scale and night pavement Upon Agency time Equivalent noise completion Operation levels using an of civil integrated noise works

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Attribute Project Parameter Special Guidance Standards Frequency Duration Location Implementation Stage level meter kept at seasons for a distance of 15 one year from edge of once in a pavement. year Environmental monitoring shall be conducted by NABL accredited laboratory. Indian Standards Once prior to Pre- for commence of construction Grab sample Inland Surface civil works All essential collected from Waters (IS: Three characteristi source and Construction 2296, 1982), seasons per cs and some Analyse as per Class D year of desirable Standard Methods By Contractor characteristi for Examination of Tolerance limits Grab through Competent Water cs as decided Water and Back water for Class D (Fish Sampling Professional by the Wastewater. culture and Once upon Agency Environment Environmental wildlife completion Operation al Specialist monitoring shall propagation) are of civil of the DSC be conducted by pH, DO, EC, works and PIU NABL accredited Free ammonia, laboratory. Free Carbon Dioxide, Oils &

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Attribute Project Parameter Special Guidance Standards Frequency Duration Location Implementation Stage grease, alpha / Beta emitters. Sample of soil Once prior to Pre- collected to Threshold for commence of construction acidified and each civil works analysed using contaminant set Three Monitoring By Contractor Construction absorption by IRIS database seasons per of Pb, SAR Grab at the through Competent Soil Spectrophotometer of year and Oil & Sampling project site Professional . Environmental USEPA until Grease Agency monitoring shall national Once upon completion operation be conducted by standards are NABL accredited promulgated of civil laboratory. works

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94. Apart from the above mentioned monitoring requirements, any major accidents /spillage during bulk transport of hazardous materials. Depending on the type of spillages / accidents the parameters to be monitored will be decided by the engineer and should be carried out by the contractor through approved monitoring agencies and supervised by the Implementing agency at their own cost. Formats for reporting: 95. Formats for reporting / monitoring the progress / parameters achieved will be finalized in consultation with the successful bidder. 96. However, the suggested monitoring report format is in Appendix 4 97. Environmental Compliance Report: . The contractor should deploy Environmental and Social Safeguard (ESS) Manager to have uninterrupted communication with the DSC’s Environmental specialist. . The contractor shall submit a monthly progress report as per the reporting format approved by the engineer, on the status of the implementation of the EMP, and get it duly approved by the engineer for its compliance and for proceeding with the work. . The monthly report should necessarily address the EMP clauses vs. the status of the compliances, deviations if any future course of actions with photographic evidences. 5.3 Capacity Building 5.3.1 Target Audience 98. The Environmental Specialist of the DSC will provide the basic training required for environmental awareness followed by specific aspects of infrastructure improvement projects along with Environmental implications for projects located within / in the vicinity of natural and cultural heritage sites. Specific modules customized for the available skill set will be devised after assessing the capabilities of the members of the Training Programme and the requirements of the project. The entire training would cover basic principles of environmental assessment and management; mitigation plans and programmes, implementation techniques, monitoring methods and tools. The proposed training program along with the frequency of sessions is presented in Table No.9.

5.3.2 Environmental Awareness Building  Distribution of Pamphlets, Posters, Brochures etc.,

99. Building an Environmental Awareness by elaborating the Do’s and Don’ts in the form of sub project specific Posters, Pamphlets etc in selected locations. For example sub project wise do’s and don’ts is given in Table No.8, below.

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Table No:8 Do’s & Don’ts for the sub-project

S. No. Do’s Don’ts

1. Ensure periodical cleaning Avoid improper cleaning

Clean periodically septic tank 2. Do not keep septic Tank open without any spillage or leakage

Ensure Sufficient Water supply for Do not dump plastic waste and other wastes into 3. flushing and floor cleaning the water closet

Display Emergency Contact No driving or parking over any part of the septic 4. Numbers nearby (Hospital, red system. cross, Child welfare etc)

Ensure Proper flushing of Water 5. Closets after use

Use appropriate Cleaning materials 6. for cleaning

Repair rather than restore or Repair of unsympathetic materials as this can 7. replace cause more maintenance problems in future!

Do carry out regular inspection 8. Don't allow serious defects to remain untreated and maintenance

Don’t – undertake routine maintenance work at Be aware of safety and wear high level unless you are accompanied and have 9. protective gloves when clearing suitable equipment. If in doubt always seek help gutters and drains from a professional

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Table No:9 Training Modules for Environmental Management Form of Duration / Training Conducting Programme Description Participants Training Location Agency A. Pre-Construction Stage Sensitization Introduction to Environment: Basic Tourism / Forest / Roads / Workshop ½ Working Environmental Specialist Workshop Concept of Environmental Regulations and Culture Department Day of the DSC Statutory requirements as per Government Officials, Project Director of India and ADB. (PD) and Environmental Specialist (ES) of the PMU/PIU Session I Module I Introduction to Environment: Basic PMU/PIU (including the Lecture 1 Working Day Safeguards Specialist of Concept of Environment Safeguards ES) and Engineering staff of the DSC Regulations and Statutory requirements as the implementing Agencies per Govt. of India and ADB guidelines on cultural resources, Environmental considerations in planning, design and implementing projects. Module II Environmental components impacted in PMU/PIU (including the Workshop ¼ Working Safeguards Specialist of constructions and operation stages ES) and Engineering staff of Day the DSC. Activities causing pollution during Tourism Dept. Construction and Operation stages Environmental Management Environmental Provisions Implementation Arrangements Methodology of Assessment Good Engineering Practices to be integrated into Contract Documents. Module III Environmental considerations in Planning, PMU/PIU (including the Lecture / 2 Working Safeguards Specialist of

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Form of Duration / Training Conducting Programme Description Participants Training Location Agency Designing, and implementing heritage ES) Engineering staff of Interactive Days the PMC with support buildings and conservation projects Tourism Dept. sessions and site from the conservation visits specialist of the PMC. Module IV Improved co-ordination with other PMU/PIU (including the Lecture / 1 Working Day Safeguards Specialist of Departments: Statutory permissions – ES) Engineering staff of Interactive the DSC. Procedural requirements co-operation and Tourism Dept. sessions co-ordination with other Departments. Module V Environmental principles of eco-tourism Local community groups, Lecture / ½ Working Institutes as the Wild Life and training and awareness building NGOs Interactive Day Institute of India sessions B. Construction Stage Session II Module VI Role during Construction Roles and Engineers and Staff of Line Lecture / ½ Working Safeguards Specialist of Responsibilities of Officials / Contractors / Departments of the Govt. of Interactive Day the DSC Consultants towards protection of Tamil Nadu and PMU/PIU sessions Environment Implementation Arrangements (including the ES) Monitoring Mechanisms Module VII Monitoring and Reporting System Engineers and staff Lecture / ½ Working Safeguards Specialist of Implementing Agencies, and Interactive Day the DSC PMU/PIU (including the sessions ES) Session III Module VI Identification of birds species in Pong Staff of Forest Department, Site visits, 5-7 working Institutes as the Wild Life Wetland, habits of species, biology, ecology Youth in the villages, Interactive days Institute of India of important species, basic knowledge of periphery of the Wetland, sessions

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Form of Duration / Training Conducting Programme Description Participants Training Location Agency reptiles of amphibians and fauna and other NGOs in the identification of plants, including medicinal District. plants orientation on wetland ecology, monitoring methods, use of instruments as binoculars, digital camera, GPS, etc. Module VII Skill up gradation on eco-tourism and Youth in the villages, Site visits, 5-7 Working Tourism Department, and nature guides dealing with tourists, periphery and other NGOs Interactive Days Institutes as the Wild Life interpretational skills, micro planning, in the District sessions Institute of India. natural resources, management of self-help groups, etc.

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5.3.3 Environmental Budget 100. As part of good engineering practices in the project, there have been several measures as erosion prevention, rehabilitation of borrow areas, safety, signage, provision of temporary drains, etc., the costs for which will be included in the design costs of specific subprojects. Therefore, these items of costs have not been included in the IEE budget. Only those items not covered under budgets for construction and RP are costed in the IEE budget. The IEE costs include mitigation, monitoring and capacity building costs. The summary budget for the environmental management costs for the subproject is presented in Table No. 10. Table No:10 Environmental Budget Sub-total Environmental Unit Cost Source of Parameters Frequency Quantity Cost Monitoring (INR.) Funds (INR.) (a)Pre- Water- All Once prior Water- Water - The Construction essential to INR.6000 INR.42000/- Contractor stage characteristics commencem 7 times and some of ent of civil desirable works characteristics (b)Construction as decided by Five stage the (5)times Environmental during Specialist of the construction DSC and PIU stage. Air-INR. Air- (c)O & M stage Air- SO2, NOx, Once upon 9000/- INR.63000/- PM10, PM2.5, completion CO of civil works Noise-INR- Noise- 2000/- INR.14000/- Noise level- Noise levels on dB (A) scale(hourly basis) Soil- Soil- INR.3000/- INR.21000/- Soil- Monitoring of Pb, SAR and Oil & Grease (d)Capacity 8 Modules Twice INR.200000/ INR.400000/- PMC/DSC Building - Expenses Total cost INR.540000/-

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5.3.4 Environmental Monitoring and Reporting 101. The PMU will monitor and measure the progress of EMP implementation. The monitoring activities will be corresponding with the project’s risks and impacts and will be identified in the EIAs/IEEs for the subprojects. In addition to recording information of the work, deviation of work components from original scope, the PMU and PIU will undertake site inspections and document review to verify compliance with the EMP and progress toward the final outcome. 102. DSC will submit monthly monitoring and implementation reports to PIU, who will take follow-up actions, if necessary. PIU will submit the quarterly monitoring and implementation reports to PMU who will then submit them to the PD. The PMU will submit semi-annual monitoring reports to ADB. The suggested monitoring report format is in Appendix 4. Project budgets will reflect the costs of monitoring and reporting requirements. For subprojects likely to have significant adverse environmental impacts during operation, reporting will continue at the minimum on an annual basis. Monitoring reports will be posted in a location accessible to the public.

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6.0 STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION AND INFORMATION DISCLOSURE 6.1 Process for Consultation followed 103. Along with town panchayat official, discussions/consultations were held with the Auto drivers, local people, shop owners, Auto-Rickshaw owners, residents, tourist on the pros and cons of the sub projects implementation during April 2017 and their views have been integrated in the EMP. The details of the public consultation are provided in Table No.11 & 12 . 6.2 Plan for Continued Public Participation 104. To ensure continued public participation, provisions to ensure regular and continued stakeholder participation, at all stages during the project design and implementation is proposed. A grievance redressal cell will be set up within the PIU to register grievances of the people regarding technical, social and environmental aspects. This participatory process will ensure that all views of the people are adequately reviewed and suitably incorporated in the design and implementation process. Further, to ensure an effective disclosure of the project proposals to the stakeholders and the communities in the vicinity of the subproject locations, an extensive project awareness campaigns will be carried out. 105. The implementing agency will submit to ADB the following documents for disclosure on ADB’s website: (i) the final IEE; (ii) a new or updated IEE and corrective action plan prepared during project implementation, if any; and (iii) the environmental monitoring reports. 106. For the benefit of the community the Summary IEE will be translated in the local language (Tamil) and made available at: (i) Office of the PMU; and, (ii) Office of the District Collectors. These copies will be made available free of cost to any person seeking information on the same. Hardcopies of the IEE will be available in the PMU/PIU as well as the district library, and accessible to citizens as a means to disclose the document and at the same time creating wider public awareness. On demand, the person seeking information can obtain a hard copy of the complete IEE document at the cost of photocopy from the office of the PMU/PIU, on a written request and payment for the same to the Project Director. Electronic version of the IEE will be placed in the official website of the Tourism Department and the website of ADB after approval of the documents by Government and ADB. The PMU will issue notification on the disclosure mechanism in local newspapers, ahead of the initiation of implementation of the project, providing information on the project, as well as the start dates, etc. The notice will be issued by the PMU in local newspapers one month ahead of the implementation works. This will create awareness of the project implementation among the public. Posters designed to mass campaign the basic tenets of the IEE will be distributed to libraries in different localities that will be generating mass awareness.

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Table No:11 Consultation with the local community Sl. Name of the Existing conditions and findings from the Photographs No. Participants participants

M.Veerasamy 1 (Mob. No. - No additional facility other than Boating 8012633717)

M.Preethi, There is no Children’s Play area. Other than 2 Bangalore the lake there is no appealing interventions.

Visitor movement not well defined. No Vasudevan, 3 dedicated green areas & Insufficient shaded lounging spaces and Insufficient Parking

T. Karthikeyan, There is no directional signages and warning 4 Chitapakkam signs

M. Kannan, 5 Soil leaching due to the damaged canal lining Chennai Sam Charles, 6 No attractive facilities Mudaliarkuppam

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Participants of Public Consultation of Participants

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6.3 Grievance Redress Mechanism 107. The EA will establish a mechanism to receive and facilitate resolution of affected peoples’ concerns, complaints, and grievances about the Project’s environmental performance. The project-specific grievance redress mechanism (GRM) is not intended to bypass the government’s own redress process; rather it is intended to address affected people's concerns and complaints promptly, making it readily accessible to all segments of the affected people and is scaled to the risks and impacts of the Project. 108. The PMU and PIUs will make the public aware of the GRM through public awareness campaigns. Grievances can be filed in writing using the Complaint Register and Complaint Forms Appendix 5 or by phone with any member of the PMU or PIU. The contact phone number of the PIUs and the PMU will serve as a hotline for complaints and will be publicized through the media and placed on notice boards outside their offices and at construction sites. The safeguard documents made available to the public in an accessible version will include information on the GRM and will be widely disseminated throughout the corridor by the safeguards officers in the PMU and PIUs with support from the NGO engaged to implement the Community Awareness Program. 109. The PIUs will convene Grievance Redress Committees (GRC) within one week of the voiced grievance at the project level consisting of members of local government, NGOs, project staff, and representatives of the affected people. Decisions on the grievance are to be made within 15 days voiced grievances. If the grievance cannot be solved, the PMU is notified to further advice on the situation with higher government and legal bodies. 110. The GRC will ensure rights of vulnerable and poor are included. The grievance mechanism will be scaled to the risks and adverse impacts of the Project. It will address affected people's concerns and complaints promptly, using an understandable and transparent process that is gender responsive, culturally appropriate, and readily accessible to all segments of the affected people at no costs and without retribution. The mechanism developed will be in a manner that it shall not impede access to the existing judicial or administrative remedies. The affected people will be appropriately informed about the mechanism. 111. The PMU officers will be responsible for processing and placing all papers before the GRC, maintaining database of complaints, recording decisions, issuing minutes of the meetings and monitoring to see that formal orders are issued and the decisions carried out. All costs involved in resolving the complaints (meetings, consultations, communication and reporting /information dissemination) will be borne by the PMU. 112. The safeguard monitoring reports will include the following aspects pertaining to progress on grievances: (i) Number of cases registered with the GRC, level of jurisdiction (first, second and third tiers), number of hearings held, decisions made, and the status of pending cases; and

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(ii) Lists of cases in process and already decided upon may be prepared with details such as Name, ID with unique serial number, date of notice, date of application, date of hearing, decisions, remarks, actions taken to resolve issues, and status of grievance (i.e., open, closed, pending).

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7.0 Environmental Due Diligence 7.1 Confirmation of EMP in contractor’s contract agreement 113. The EMP has been integrated as contractual requisite to the Contractor’s Contract document. 7.2 Compliance status during pre-construction, construction and operation stage of the sub-project 114. As a part of preconstruction activity, it was ensured that encumbrance free construction site has been handed over to the Contractor. All the waste generated in the process of project implementation is collected, gathered at secured locations. All the scrap has been collected and stored separately. The environmental Management plan compliance status during pre-construction and construction stage is given in Appendix-6. 7.3 Status of statutory permission due to sub-project 115. No statutory permission due to sub-project implementation is required. Though the sub- project comes under the purview of CRZ-III, considering the refurbishment and/or renovation work and involving no new construction/developments; permission from CRZ is not required. No tree felling also involved during project implementation. 7.4 Status on EMP implementation and environmental monitoring of ambient air quality and ambient noise levels along the sub-project 116. The EMP implementation during project implementation was found to be satisfactory and no safety concerns rose during project implementation. The entire construction site was barricaded restricting the entries during the entire construction period. The Contractor has not conducted the baseline environmental monitoring before commencement of the work whereas the environmental monitoring was conducted in the month of March 2016 and the test result has been presented in Appendix-7. The results are found to be well within the permissible limits except the surface water quality having high TDS content making it unsuitable for drinking purpose. 7.5 Residual environmental impact, if any with corrective measures

117. All the waste generated from dismantling has been disposed in nearby authorised waste yard of the urban body and scraps have been gathered to be sold out to third parties for recycling. No residual impact is seen at the project site. 7.5 Public consultation during project implementation/Operation stage 118. Informal public consultations remained part of the activity during project implementation. The overall outcome is the expression of satisfaction among the tourists

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for which the project was aimed for. 7.6 Status of grievance, if any due to the sub-project 119. There is no grievance related to the sub-project implementation.

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8.0 FINDINGS & RECOMMENDATIONS

120. The proposed subproject components involve various interventions in the Mudaliarkuppam Boat House area, a major tourist destination in Tamil Nadu. The selection of components in line with the subproject selection criteria laid down by ADB, and the recommendations of the CPHEEO Sewerage Manual avoids any significant encroachment / direct impact on tourist attractions and the livelihood of the people in the area. Further, the siting of the components has been based on appropriate considerations to minimize environmental impacts. The subproject will conform to all Government of India/Tamil Nadu and ADB regulations, policies, and standards including all necessary government permits and clearances. 121. The significance of the environmental impacts will be primarily due to the construction related activities. The resultant potential impacts from these proposals can be offset through provision of proven mitigation measures during the design and adoption of good engineering practices during construction and implementation. Further, the provision of environmental infrastructure, including access to sanitation and waste management facilities within the tourist areas, will enhance the environmental conditions and minimize the pollution related aesthetic quality near the tourist areas and the other destinations. 122. The specific management measures laid down in the IEE will effectively address any adverse environmental impacts due to the subproject. The effective implementation of the measures proposed will be ensured through the capacity building for environmental management within the PMU supplemented with the technical expertise of a Safeguards Specialist of the DSC. Further, the environmental monitoring plans provide adequate opportunities towards course correction to address any residual impacts during construction or operation stages.

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9.0 CONCLUSIONS

123. The IEE conducted for the subproject reveals that the proposed sub-components will result in net environmental benefits, and any adverse environmental impact foreseen can be addressed through proper location, planning, and design of the proposed subproject; control of construction activity and effective implementation mitigation measures. The EMP provides for mitigation of all identified impacts and the contract clause for the environmental provisions has been part of the civil works contracts. Further, the proposed subproject elements have been consulted with the stakeholders and no significant issues requiring redressal in terms of environmental safeguards exist. 124. The sub-project comes under the purview of CRZ-III but no CRZ clearance is required considering the refurbishment and/or renovation activities and does not involve any new developmental activity. 125. Based on the findings of the IEE, the classification of the subproject as Category “B” is confirmed, and no further special study or detailed EIA needs to be undertaken to comply with ADB SPS (2009). No residual impacts are seen at the project site till date.

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APPENDIX 1

CONTRACT CLAUSES TO BE INTEGRATED INTO BID DOCUMENTS

1.0 Improvement work at Mudaliarkuppam Boat house, Kancheepuram District, Tamilnadu. (Refurbishment of Boat Jetty, Refurbishment of Buildings, Renovation of Pathway / Pavement, Renovation of Landscape works, Installation of SS Safety Railing, Renovation of Retaining Wall, Renovation of Bio Gas / Bio digester Plant, Installation of Signages, Renovation of Office, Restaurant and Furniture, Renovation of Fire Fighting Equipments, Placing of Waste Bins, Renovation of Storage Units for Life Jackets, etc.) 1.0.1 Movement / Circulation Plan during Construction

 For all construction activities in active tourist destinations, the Contractor will prior to initiation of construction activities, prepare and get approved by the Engineer, a construction plan including the staging, sequencing of construction activities, circulation plans to ensure smooth movement to pilgrims and tourists, including provision of alternative routes, etc. The plans will be disseminated at key entry points to these tourist locations. 1.0.2 Quarry and Borrowing

 Considering the quantum of activities, it is envisaged that no borrow areas and quarry sites will be opened. Raw materials will be procured from licensed quarry owners. Similarly, no crusher sites will be opened by the contractor. Also, No borrow area shall be made available by the Employer for this work. The arrangement for the source of supply of the material for the civil works shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor. 1.0.3 Debris Disposal

 Dismantled material shall be stacked, collected and disposed at suitable locations so that no pollution arises out of this. Those shall be neatly piled at points designated by the Engineer with all lifts and leads. Materials, which can be used or auctioned, shall be stored in neat piles at locations designated by Engineer with all lifts and leads.

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debris and general construction wastes prior to start of construction and dismantling operations. The contractor will obtain approval on identified sites from the Engineer of Supervision Consultant and disposal will be only after consent letter from the Engineer. 1.0.4 Precautions for Protection of Environmental Resources

 The Contractor will ensure that construction activities do not result in any contamination of land or water by polluting substances.

 Unless otherwise provided in the specifications, the Contractor will ensure that no trees or shrubs or waterside vegetation are felled or harmed except those required to be cleared for execution of the works. The Contractor will protect trees and vegetation from damage to the satisfaction of the Engineer.

 The Contractor will not use or permit the use of wood as a fuel for the execution of any part of the works and to the extent practicable, will ensure that fuels other than wood are used for cooking and heating in all camps and living accommodations. Any wood so used must be harvested legally, and the Contractor will provide the Engineer with copies of the relevant permits, if required.

 The Contractor will take all precautions necessary to ensure that vegetation existing adjacent to the project site is not affected by fires arising from the execution of the contract. Should a fire occur in the natural vegetation or plantation adjacent to the project site for any reason, the Contractor will immediately suppress it. Areas of forest, shrub, or plantation damaged by fire considered by the Engineer to have been initiated by the Contractor’s staff or labourers will be replanted or otherwise restored.

 The Contractor will confine operations to the dry season, use silt traps and dispose spoils in locations approved by the Engineer that will not promote instability and result in destruction of property, vegetation, irrigation and water supply. Disposal near wetlands, protected areas, and other areas that will inconvenience or deprive local residents of their livelihood will not be allowed. Acidic and saline spoils will not be spread into agricultural land.

 The Contractor will consult with local residents and local government before locating project offices, sheds, and construction plant.

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 The Contractor will maintain ecological balance by preventing felling of trees, water pollution and defacing of natural landscape.

 In the conduct of cleaning activities and operation of equipment, the Contractor will utilize such practicable methods and devices as are reasonably available to control, prevent and otherwise minimize air/noise pollution. 1.0.5 Noise And Air Pollution

 The Contractor will monitor the environmental parameters periodically as specified in the monitoring plan and report to the Engineer.

 The Contractor will indemnify and keep indemnified the Employer from and against any liability for damages on account of noise or other disturbance created while carrying out the work, and from and against all claims, demands, proceedings, damages, costs, charges, and expenses, whatsoever, in regard or in relation to such liability. 1.0.6 Quality Assurance Plan / Manual

 Post the signing of the contract and prior to commencement of civil works, the contractor shall produce the Quality Assurance Plan covering the following items: (i) Names, roles, responsibilities of the key Personnel of the Contractor’s staff responsible for overseeing each major activity; (ii) Methodology and work plan for each subproject 1.0.7 Utilities Diversion

 For the utilities diversion and restoration, the lines Departments are to be consulted for planning and temporary diversion and final restoration 1.0.8 Avoidance of Interference

 The Contractor shall not interfere unnecessarily or improperly with the convenience of the public, or the access to and use and occupation of all roads and footpaths, irrespective of whether they are public or in the possession of the Employer or of others.

 The Contractor shall indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against and from all damages, losses and expenses (including legal fees and expenses) resulting from any such unnecessary or improper interference.

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 The Contractor shall be deemed to have been satisfied as to the suitability and availability of access routes to the Site. The Contractor shall use reasonable efforts to prevent any road or bridge from being damaged by the Contractor’s traffic or by the Contractor’s Personnel. These efforts shall include the proper use of appropriate vehicles and routes. Except as otherwise stated in these Conditions:

 The Contractor shall (as between the Parties) be responsible for any maintenance which may be required for his use of access routes;

 The Contractor shall provide all necessary signs or directions along access routes, and shall obtain any permission which may be required from the relevant authorities for his use of routes, signs and directions; All fossils, coins, articles of value or antiquity, and structures and other remains or items of geological or archaeological interest found on the Site shall be placed under the care and authority of the Employer.

 The Contractor shall take reasonable precautions to prevent Contractor’s Personnel or other persons from removing or damaging any of these findings. The Contractor shall, upon discovery of any such finding, promptly give notice to the Engineer, who shall issue instructions for dealing with it. 2.0 Improvement works of Boat Jetty

 The Contractor shall take reasonable precautions to prevent the spallings to fall into the waterbody. Adequate measures are to be adopted so that spallings and waste generated during maintenance process are being collected and brought to the bay for their final disposal. 3.0 Provision of Street Lighting 3.0.1 Traffic Management

 Two weeks prior to undertake any work which would involve any types of obstruction to traffic and public utilities, the Contractor shall submit, for the Engineer’s approval, a Traffic Control Plan and utility restoration plan; and the plan shall include: (i) Drawings for any temporary diversions and utilities management plan; Details of the traffic management measures to be used .These shall include the traffic arrangements proposed to be in place after the cessation of work each day.

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(ii) The Traffic Control Plan shall conform to the typical arrangements being practiced and as otherwise directed by the Engineer. (iii) Special Consideration shall be given in the preparation of the Traffic Control/Utility diversion Plan to the safety of pedestrians and workers and delineation of the roadway at night. (iv) The Engineer’s approval of the Traffic Control Plan/utility diversion plan, including any temporary Diversions, shall be obtained by the Contractor before any work is commenced. (v) The Contractor shall appoint a Safety Officer who shall have day to-day responsibility for implementing and maintaining all safety measures towards the above. (vi) The entire Contractor's staff shall wear high-visibility orange or yellow jackets or waistcoats while at the construction site and Persistent breaches of the safety provisions by the Contractor and his employees shall constitute a sufficient cause for action. At night the construction sites are to be illuminated and STOP / GO Slow signs shall be illuminated. (vii) Warning and informative signs shall be erected on all approaches to the works site in accordance with the prevailing adopted measures and the Traffic Control Plan, or as otherwise directed by the Engineer. At all times, the Contractor shall provide safe and convenient passage for vehicles, pedestrians and livestock to and from side roads and property accesses connecting to the roadway. Work which affects the use of side roads and existing accesses shall not be undertaken without providing adequate provisions to the satisfaction of the Engineer. (viii) All signs, lights, barricades and other traffic control devices, as well as the riding surface of diversions, shall be maintained in a satisfactory condition and The Contractor shall be responsible for replacing or repairing all signs, lights, barricades, and other traffic control devices that are lost, stolen, damaged or defaced. Any temporary roadway shall be kept free of dust by frequent applications of water if necessary. (ix) The sole responsibility for the safety and adequacy of the methods adopted by the Contractor shall rest on the Contractor irrespective of any approval given by the Engineer.

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4.0 General  The Contractor will be responsible for implementation of environmental provisions outlined in the EMP, in addition to adhering to all environmental provisions in the applicable specifications for the works will be adhered to as part of good engineering practices.  The contractor might be using DG sets for which the permission will be required under Air act 1981.  No fuel storage takes place in this project and for construction purposes, the fuel shall be procured from the existing petrol bunks. PESO guidelines are to the strictly adhered to for storage of petroleum produce.  For labour accommodation, no labour camp will be established and for accommodation of labours nearby construction sites, rented houses will be engaged by the contractor. Further, labour licence from the District Labour commissioner shall be provided by the contractor.  All works undertaken towards protection of environmental resources as part of the EMP and as part of good engineering practices while adhering to relevant specifications will be deemed to be incidental to works being carried out and no separate payment will be made unless otherwise specified explicitly. The costs towards environmental management as per EMP unless otherwise provided as a separate head, will be deemed to be part of the BOQ of the project. The scope of works of the contractor towards the implementation of the environmental provisions will be as follows:

 Abide by all existing Environmental regulations and requirements of the Government of India , during implementation,

 Compliance with all mitigation measures and monitoring requirements set out in the Environmental Management Plan (EMP)

 Submission of a method statement detailing how the subproject EMP will be complied with. This will include methods and schedule of monitoring.

 Monitoring of project environmental performance and periodic submission of monitoring reports.

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equipment, workers insurance, and medical facilities.  The detailed provisions for specific environmental issues will be as outlined in the EMP table on impacts and mitigation measures.  Occupational Health and Safety During Construction

 The Contractor will, in accordance with the safety and health provisions specified in the EMP, provide workers with a safe and healthy working environment, in the work areas, through application of preventive and protective measures consistent with international good practice, as reflected in internationally recognized standards such as the World Bank Group’s Environment, Health and Safety Guidelines. The borrower/client will take steps to prevent accidents, injury, and disease arising from, associated with, or occurring during the course of work by  Providing preventive and protective measures, including modification, substitution, or elimination of hazardous conditions or substances; Providing appropriate equipment to minimize risks and requiring and enforcing its use;  Training workers and providing them with appropriate incentives to use and comply with health and safety procedures and protective equipment;  Documenting and reporting occupational accidents, diseases, and incidents; and  Having emergency prevention, preparedness, and response arrangements in place.

 Goggles and gas masks shall be worn at the time of dismantling. Leather gloves shall be worn by the workers. Screens made of G.I. Sheets shall be placed wherever necessary to prevent the flying pieces from injuring the workers.  The Contractor shall comply with all applicable safety regulations by taking care for the safety of all persons entitled to be on the Site, Use reasonable efforts to keep the Site and Works clear of unnecessary obstruction so as to avoid danger to these persons.  Provide fencing, lighting, guarding and watching of the Works until completion and taking over

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 Provide any Temporary Works (including roadways, footways, guards and fences) which may be necessary, because of the execution of the Works, for the use and protection of the public and of owners and occupiers of adjacent land.  Clause for Nonconformity to EMP - Protection of the Environment The Contractor shall implement all mitigation measures for which responsibility is assigned to him as stipulated in the EMP Report. Any lapse in implementing the same will attract the damage clause as detailed below:

1) All lapse in obtaining clearances / permissions under statutory regulations and violations of any regulations with regard to eco-sensitive areas shall be treated as a major lapse.

2) Any complaints of public, within the scope of the Contractor, formally registered with the DSC, PMC or with the PIU and communicated to the Contractor, which is not properly addressed within the time period intimated by the DSC / PMC, PIU shall be treated as a major lapse.

3) Non-conformity to any of the mitigation measures stipulated in the EMP Report (other than stated above) shall be considered as a minor lapse.

4) On observing any lapses, DSC shall issue a notice to the Contractor, to rectify the same.

5) Any minor lapse for which notice was issued and not rectified, first and second reminders shall be given after ten days from the original notice date and first reminder date respectively. Any minor lapse, which is not rectified, shall be treated as a major lapse from the date of issuing the second reminder.

6) If a major lapse is not rectified upon receiving the notice DSC shall invoke reduction, in the subsequent interim payment certificate.

7) For major lapses, 10% of the interim payment certificate will be withheld, subject to a maximum limit of about 0.5% of the contract value.

8) If the lapse is not rectified within one month after withholding the payment, the amount withheld shall be forfeited.

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 Post Construction Clearance

 On completion of work, wherever applicable, the Contractor will clear away and remove from the sites surplus materials, rubbish, scaffoldings, and temporary works of every kind and leave the whole of the sites and works in a clean condition to the satisfaction of the Engineer.  All temporary sedimentation and pollution control works, which are not provided in the Bill of Quantities, shall be deemed as incidental to the civil work and other items of work and as such no separate payment shall be made for the same.

 Labour Welfare (i) The Contractor shall make arrangements for the engagement of all staff and labour, local or otherwise, and for their payment, housing, feeding and transport. (ii) The Contractor is encouraged, to the extent practicable and reasonable, to employ staff and labour with appropriate qualifications and experience from sources within the State/Country. (iii) The Contractor shall pay rates of wages, and observe conditions of labour, which are not lower than those established for the trade or industry where the work is carried out. If no established rates or conditions are applicable, the Contractor shall pay rates of wages and observe conditions which are not lower than the general level of wages and conditions observed locally by employers whose trade or industry is similar to that of the Contractor. (iv) The Contractor shall inform the Contractor’s Personnel about their liability to pay personal income taxes in the Country in respect of such of their salaries, wages, allowances, and any benefits as are subject to taxes under the Laws of the Country for the time being in force, and the Contractor shall perform such duties in regard to such deductions thereof as may be imposed on him by such Laws. (v) The Contractor shall comply with all the relevant labour Laws applicable to the Contractor’s Personnel, including Laws relating to their employment, health, safety, welfare, immigration and emigration, and shall allow them all their legal rights.

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(vi) The Contractor shall require his employees to obey all applicable Laws, including those concerning safety at work. The Contractor shall provide and maintain all necessary accommodation and welfare facilities for the Contractor’s Personnel .No temporary dwelling units are envisaged to be built for the labour force accommodation but rented premises will utilised for the same with all basic amenities. The Contractor shall at all times take all reasonable precautions to maintain the health and safety of the Contractor’s Personnel. (vii) In collaboration with local health authorities, the Contractor shall ensure that medical staff, first aid facilities, sick bay and ambulance service are available at all times at the Site and at any accommodation for Contractor’s and Employer’s Personnel, and that suitable arrangements are made for all necessary welfare and hygiene requirements and for the prevention of epidemics. (viii) The Contractor shall appoint an accident prevention officer at the Site, responsible for maintaining safety and protection against accidents. This person shall be qualified for this responsibility, and shall have the authority to issue instructions and take protective measures to prevent accidents. Accident records are to be maintained at site for the Engineer’s vigilance. (ix) The contractor shall acquire appropriate labour licence and labour insurance as per the labour act. (x) The Contractor shall keep complete and accurate records of the employment of labour at the Site. The records shall include the names, ages, genders, hours worked and wages paid to all workers. These records shall be summarized on a monthly basis and shall be available for inspection by the Engineer during normal working hours. (xi) The Contractor shall ensure that during continuance of the contract, the Contractor and his Sub-contractors shall abide at all times by all existing enactments on environmental protection and rules made there under, regulations, Notifications and bye-laws of the State or Central Government, or local authorities and any other law, bye-law, regulations that may be passed or Notification that may be issued in this respect in future by the State or Central Government or the local authority.

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 The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974: This provides for the prevention and control of water pollution and the maintaining and restoring of wholesomeness of water.

 The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981: This provides for prevention, control and abatement of air pollution. 'Air Pollution' means the presence in the atmosphere of any 'air pollutant', which means any solid, liquid or gaseous substance (including noise) present in the atmosphere in such concentration as may be or tend to be injurious to human beings or other living creatures or plants or property or environment.

 The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986: This provides for the protection and improvement of environment and for matters connected therewith, and the prevention of hazards to human beings, other living creatures, plants and property. 'Environment' includes water, air and land and the interrelationship which exists among and between water, air and land, and human beings, other living creatures, plants, micro-organism and property.

 The Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991: This provides for public liability insurance for the purpose of providing immediate relief to the persons affected by accident occurring while handling hazardous substances and for matters connected herewith or incidental thereto. Hazardous substance means any substance or preparation which is defined as hazardous substance under the Environment (Protection) Act 1986, and exceeding such quantity as may be specified by Notification by the Central Government.  Labour Enactments:

 The Contractor and his Sub-contractors shall abide at all times by all existing labour enactments and rules made there under, regulations, Notifications and bye laws of State or Central Government or local authority and any other labour law (including rules), regulations, bye laws that may be passed or Notification that may be issued under any labour law in future either by the State or the Central Government or the local authority.

 The Contractor shall, if required by the Engineer, provide a return in detail of the employment of labour, in such form and at such intervals as the Engineer may

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prescribe, showing the staff and the numbers of the several classes of labour, employed by the Contractor on the Site, from time to time. (i) Workmen Compensation Act, 1923 The Act provides for compensation in case of injury by accident arising out of and during the course of employment. (ii) Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 Gratuity is payable to an employee under the Act on satisfaction of certain conditions on separation if an employee has completed 5 years’ service or more or on death at the rate of 15 days wages for every completed year of service. The Act is applicable to all establishments employing 10 or more employees. (iii) Employees’ PF and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 The Act provides for monthly contributions by the employer plus workers @10% or 8.33% The benefits payable under the Act are:

 Pension or family pension on retirement or death as the case may be.

 Deposit linked insurance on the death in harness of the worker.

 Payment of PF accumulation on retirement/death etc. (iv) Maternity Benefit Act, 1951 The Act provides for leave and some other benefits to women employees in case of confinement or miscarriage etc. (v) Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970 The Act provides for certain welfare measures to be provided by the Contractor to contract labour and in case the Contractor fails to provide, the same are required to be provided by the Principal Employer by Law. The principal employer is required to take Certificate of Registration and the Contractor is required to take a License from the designated Officer. The Act is applicable to the establishments or Contractor of principal employer if they employ 20 or more contract labour. (vi) Minimum Wages Act, 1948 The employer is supposed to pay not less than the Minimum Wages fixed by appropriate Government as per provisions of the Act if the employment is a scheduled employment. Construction of Buildings, Roads, and Runways are scheduled employment.

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(vii) Payment of Wages Act, 1936 It lays down as to by what date the wages are to be paid, when it will be paid and what deductions can be made from the wages of the workers. (viii) Equal Remuneration Act, 1979 The Act provides for payment of equal wages for work of equal nature to Male and Female workers and not for making discrimination against Female employees in the matters of transfers, training and promotions etc. (ix) Payment of Bonus Act, 1965 The Act is applicable to all establishments employing 20 or more workmen. The Act provides for payments of annual bonus subject to a minimum of 8.33 % of wages and maximum of 20 % of wages to employees drawing Rs. 3,500/- per month or less. The bonus to be paid to employees getting Rs. 2,500/- per month or above up to Rs.3, 500/- per month shall be worked out by taking wages as Rs.2,500/- per month only. The Act does not apply to certain establishments. The newly set up establishments are exempted for five years in certain circumstances. Some of the State Governments have reduced the employment size from 20 to 10 for the purpose of applicability of the Act.

(x) Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 The Act lays down the machinery and procedure for resolution of industrial disputes, in what situations a strike or lock-out becomes illegal and what are the requirements for laying off or retrenching the employees or closing down the establishment. (xi) Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946 It is applicable to all establishments employing 100 or more workmen (employment size reduced by some of the States and Central Government to 50). The Act provides for laying down rules governing the conditions of employment by the employer on matters provided in the Act and get the same certified by the designated Authority. (xii) Trade Unions Act, 1926 The Act lays down the procedure for registration of trade unions of workmen and employees. The trade unions registered under the Act have been given certain immunities from civil and criminal liabilities. (xiii) Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 The Act prohibits employment of children below 14 years of age in certain occupations and processes and provides for regulation of employment of children in all other

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occupations and processes. Employment of child labour is prohibited in Building and Construction Industry. (xiv) Inter-State Migrant Workmen's (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1979 The Act is applicable to an establishment which employs 5 or more interstate migrant workmen through an intermediary (who has recruited workmen in one state for employment in the establishment situated in another state). The inter-state migrant workmen, in an establishment to which this Act becomes applicable, are required to be provided certain facilities such as housing, medical aid, travelling expenses from home up to the establishment and back, etc. (xv) The Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996 and the Cess Act of 1996 All the establishments who carry on any building or other construction work and employ 10 or more workers are covered under this Act. All such establishments are required to pay Cess at rate not exceeding 2% of the cost of construction as may be notified by the Government. The employer of the establishment is required to provide safety measures at the Building or Construction work and other welfare measures, such as Canteens, First- aid facilities, Ambulance, Housing accommodation for Workers near the workplace etc. The employer to whom the Act applies has to obtain a registration certificate from the Registering Officer appointed by the Government. (xvi) The Factories Act, 1948 The Act lays down the procedure for approval of plans before setting up a factory, health and safety provisions, welfare provisions, working hours, annual earned leave and rendering information regarding accidents or dangerous occurrences to designated authorities. It is applicable to premises employing 10 persons or more with aid of power or 20 or more persons without the aid of power engaged in manufacturing process. (xvii) The Apprentices Act, 1961 The Contractor shall duly comply with the provisions of the Apprentices Act, 1961, the rules made there under and the orders that may be issued from time to time under the said Act and the said Rules and on his failure or neglect to do so, he shall be subject to all liabilities and penalties provided by the said Act and the said Rules. ‘The Contractor shall, if required by the Engineer, provide a return in detail of the employment of labour,

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in such form and at such intervals as the Engineer may prescribe, showing the staff and the numbers of the several classes of labour, employed by the Contractor on the Site, from time to time.’ Safety & Welfare Provisions for labour to be employed by the Contractor All necessary personal safety equipment as considered adequate by the Engineer shall be available for use of persons employed on the Site and maintained in a condition suitable for immediate use; and the Contractor shall take adequate steps to ensure proper use of such equipment by those concerned All workmen at site shall be provided with safety helmets and yellow/orange jackets. Workmen required on site during night hours shall be provided with fluorescent yellow jackets with reflective lopes. The Contractor shall provide all necessary fencing and lights to protect the public from accidents and shall be bound to bear the expenses of defending every suit, action or other proceedings at law that may be brought by any person for injury sustained owing to neglect of the above precautions and to pay any damages and costs which may be awarded in any such suit, action or proceedings to any such person or which may with the consent of the Contractor be paid to compromise any claim by any such person. I) First Aid-At every workplace, there shall be maintained, in a readily accessible place, first aid appliances including an adequate supply of sterilized dressings and sterilised cotton wool as prescribed in the Factory Rules of the State in which the work is carried on. The appliances shall be kept in good order and, in large work places; these shall be placed under the charge of a responsible person who shall be readily available during working hours. II) Accommodation for Labour: The Contractor shall during the progress of the work provide, erect and maintain necessary temporary living accommodation (in rented premises) and ancillary facilities for labour at his own expense to standards and scales approved by the Engineer. III) Drinking Water: In every workplace, there shall be provided and maintained at suitable places easily accessible to labour, a sufficient supply of cold water fit for drinking. Where drinking water is obtained from an intermittent public water supply each workplace shall be provided with storage tanks where drinking water shall be stored. (The Environment Management Plan is an integral part of the contract and the contractor has the responsibility to implement it under the supervision of the Environmental officer of the

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Construction Supervision Consultant. All actions taken by the Environmental officer shall be deemed to have the concurrence of the “Engineer” as defined in the contract data. All management measures of the Environment and Management plan are deemed to be incidental to the work unless otherwise provided in the BOQ. No separate payments shall be made for implementing these measures.)

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APPENDIX 2 RAPID ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (REA) CHECKLIST

URBAN DEVELOPMENT B U I Instructions: L D I (i) The project team completes this checklist to support the environmental classification of a N project. It is to be attached to the environmental categorization form and submitted to the G S Environment and Safeguards Division (RSES) for endorsement by Director, RSES and for Page81 of 108 approval by the Chief Compliance Officer.

(ii) This checklist focuses on environmental issues and concerns. To ensure that social dimensions are adequately considered, refer also to ADB's (a) checklists on involuntary resettlement and Indigenous Peoples; (b) poverty reduction handbook; (c) staff guide to consultation and participation; and (d) gender checklists.

(iii) Answer the questions assuming the “without mitigation” case. The purpose is to identify potential impacts. Use the “remarks” section to discuss any anticipated mitigation measures.

Country/Project Title: Improvement works at Mudaliarkuppam, Kancheepuram District, Tamilnadu Sector Division: INRM

SCREENING QUESTIONS Yes No REMARKS A. Project Siting Is the Project area adjacent to or within any of the following environmentally sensitive areas?  Cultural heritage site √  Protected Area √ Under CRZ (Zone III)  Wetland √  Mangrove √  Estuarine √ The site is located 700 meters inwards from the seafront carrying the saline backwater.  Buffer zone of protected area √

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SCREENING QUESTIONS Yes No REMARKS  Special area for protecting biodiversity √  Bay √ B. Potential Environmental Impacts Will the Project cause…  Ecological disturbances arising from the √ Minor Disturbance will be experienced establishment of a plant or facility complex during the Renovation of Boat jetty Work. in or near sensitive habitats?  Eventual degradation of water bodies due √ Not envisaged to discharge of wastes and other effluents from plant or facility complex?  Serious contamination of soil and √ Not envisaged groundwater?  Aggravation of solid waste problems in the √ Not envisaged area?  Public health risks from discharge of √ Not envisaged wastes and poor air quality; noise and foul odour from plant emissions?  Short-term construction impacts Not envisaged o Soil erosion √ Not envisaged o Deterioration of water quality √ The proposed works will not result in pollution of surface and ground water or cause overflows to and flooding of surroundings o Deterioration of air quality √ Not envisaged o Noise and vibration from √ Minor impact as structures are proposed construction equipment during the construction Period  dislocation or involuntary resettlement of √ Rehabilitation and resettlement does not people arise  Social conflicts arising from the influx of √ No significant emigrant labour is required construction laborers from other areas?  Environmental degradation (e.g. erosion, √ Not envisaged soil and water contamination, loss of soil fertility, disruption of wildlife habitat) from intensification of agricultural land use to supply raw materials for plant operation; and modification of natural species diversity as a result of the transformation to monoculture practices?  Water pollution from discharge of liquid √ Not envisaged effluents?

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SCREENING QUESTIONS Yes No REMARKS  Air pollution from all plant operations? √ Not envisaged  Gaseous and odour emissions to the √ Not envisaged atmosphere from processing operations?  Accidental release of potentially hazardous √ Not envisaged solvents, acidic and alkaline materials?  Uncontrolled in-migration with opening of √ Not envisaged roads to forest area and overloading of social infrastructure?  Occupational health hazards due to fugitive √ Not envisaged dust, materials handling, noise, or other process operations?  Disruption of transit patterns, creation of √ Not envisaged noise and congestion, and pedestrian hazards aggravated by heavy trucks?  Disease transmission from inadequate √ Not envisaged waste disposal? NB: Taking into consideration of various selection criteria indicated in the above checklist, the project sub-components proposed can be classified as Category B, as it is likely to have minimal or no adverse environmental impacts and therefore does not require conducting EIA or IEE.

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APPENDIX-3 IMPLEMENTATION SEQUENCE OF THE KEY EXPERTS

S. Name of the Key Position Total Time - Input Extended Period (Oct 2016 to Oct 2017) No. Personnel (in Months) KEY EXPERTS – DSC Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Home Field Total National (Chennai) 1. Mr. TRV Balakrishnan / M. Team Leader Bhaskar Home 11.50 Field 0.50 12 2. Mr. Anil Kumar Safeguards Panda Specialist

Environment & Social Home 1.00 Field 4.55 5.55

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FULL TIME INPUT PART TIME INPUT

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APPENDIX 4 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING FORMAT

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Table 3: Compliance with Environmental Management Plan

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APPENDIX 5

SAMPLE GRIEVANCE REGISTRATION FORM

(To be available in Local Language) The Project welcomes complaints suggestions, queries and comments regarding project implementation. We encourage persons with grievance to provide their name and contact information to enable us to get in touch with you for clarification and feedback. Should you choose to include your personal details but prefer to keep the information’s remain confidential, please inform us by typing *(CONFIDENTIAL)* above your name. Thank you. Date Place of registration Contact Information / Personal Details Name Gender: _Male _Female Age: Home Address Village / Town District Phone no. E-mail Complaint / Suggestion / Comment / Question Please provide the details (who, what, where and how) of your grievance below : If included as attachment/note/letter, please tick here: How do you want us to reach you for feedback or update on your comment/grievance?

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FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Registered by : (Name of official registering grievance)

Verified thru : Note/Letter _E-mail Verbal/Telephonic Reviewed by : (Names/Positions of Official(s) reviewing grievance)

Action taken :

Whether Action Taken Yes No Disclosed:

Means of Disclosure:

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APPENDIX 6

STATUS OF COMPLIANCES TO ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

Activity / Sl.no Potential Mitigation Measures Compliance Status Impacts

Pre-Construction Stage

All clearance required for Environmental aspects during construction shall No clearances are required due 1 Clearances be ensured and made available before start of work. to the Sub-Project.

 No trees will be felled for establishing these facilities. Trees will be saved by changing the infrastructure component. Adequate protection to the trees to will be ensured by providing tree guards (e.g. masonry tree guards, l ow 2 Tree Cutting Not applicable level RCC tree guards and c ircular iron tree guard with bars) as required.  Compensatory plantation by wa y of re plantation of at least thrice the number of trees cut should be carried out in the project area.

i) Identify the common utilities to be affected such as: telephone cables, Utility electric cables, electric poles, water pipelines, public water taps, etc ii) 3 Not applicable Relocation Affected utilities shall be relocated with prior approval of the concerned agencies before construction starts.

Prior to commencement of construction activities, environmental monitoring The Contractor has not will be conducted through an approved agency towards generating baseline Baseline conducted Environmental 4 parameters. Further, adequate measures shall be implemented as per EMP to Data generation monitoring for baseline data check the Baseline parameters of Air, Water, soil and Noise pollution. Base generation line parameters shall be monitored and recorded and ensured conformance

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Activity / Sl.no Potential Mitigation Measures Compliance Status Impacts intermittently as per the monitoring plan till the completion of the project.

i) If necessitated during project construction phase, temporary diversion will be Planning provided with the approval of the engineer. Detailed traffic control plans will Temporary traffic of be prepared and submitted to the engineers for approval, one week prior to Management is not applicable temporar commencement of works. 5 since the site is located away y ii) The traffic control plans shall contain details of temporary diversion, details from highway and is Traffic of arrangements for construction under traffic, details of traffic arrangement secluded. arrangement after cessation of work each day, sign boards, safety measures for transport of hazardous materials and arrangement of flagmen.

Disposal of Waste water generated if any will be contained, desilted, treated and disposed in 6 treated Waste sewerage lines. Alternatively, the waste water will be sprinkled for dust Not applicable water suppression.

Storage of The contractor shall identify the site for temporary use of land for Material was stored at 7 materials construction sites /storage of construction materials, etc. designated locations.

Construction Stage

Shifting of Ensure community consensus and minimum impact to common utilities like 1.1 common telephone cable, electric cables, electric poles, water taps and etc., Proper clearance Not applicable utilities is to be obtained from the concerned authorities before commencement of works.

Compensatory Attempts will be made by altering the locations of these facilities so that the issue 1.2 Not applicable plantation of of tree felling does not arise. If inevitable, trees will be felled with prior permission

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Activity / Sl.no Potential Mitigation Measures Compliance Status Impacts trees and compensatory plantation will be carried out as per the directives of the Forest department.

The contractor shall identify the sites for debris disposal prior to start of the earthworks; taking into account the following: (a) The dumping does not impact natural drainage courses (b) no endangered / rare flora is impacted by such dumping (c) Settlement area located at least Disposal of Construction debris and 1.0 km away from the site. Construction excavated material were (d) Should be located in non residential areas located in the downwind side 1.3 debris and collected and disposed at excavated (e) located at least 100m from the designated forest land. designated disposal sites of the materials. (f) Avoid disposal on productive land. urbanbody. (g) Should be located with the consensus of the local community, in consultation with the engineer and shall be approved by the highways department Minimize the construction debris by balancing the cut and fill requirements. (Preferably reused as filling or spread material and covered with a productive layer of soil)

Before taking up of construction activity, a Traffic Control Plan shall be Planning for prepared if necessary and implemented to the satisfaction of the Engineer temporary 1.4 Construction shall be taken in a phased manner. Temporary diversion will be Not applicable traffic provided with the approval of the engineer. diversions The arrangement for the temporary diversion of the road shall ensure to

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Activity / Sl.no Potential Mitigation Measures Compliance Status Impacts minimize the environmental impacts, like loss of vegetation, productive lands etc., prior to the finalization of diversion and detours. Special consideration will be given to the preparation of the traffic control plan for safety of pedestrians and workers at night. The contractor will ensure that the diversion / detour is always maintained in running condition, particularly during the monsoon to avoid disruption to traffic flow. He shall inform local community of changes to traffic routes, conditions and pedestrians access arrangements. This plan will be periodically reviewed with respect to site conditions. The temporary traffic detour will be kept free of dust by frequent application of water.

Protection of The top productive soil to be scooped out is protected and reused over a piece of 1.5 Not applicable top soil land for enhancing productivity.

Potential risk Adequate precautions should be taken while laying the sewer lines to avoid the 1.6 of cross Not applicable possibility of cross connection with water supply lines. connection

Flooding in Low lying areas in the project site can get flooded during monsoon period; to 1.7 the low lying prevent the situation proper drainage arrangements has to be planned and Not applicable areas implemented

Temporary 1.8 Proper drainage arrangements to be made, to avoid the overflowing of existing Being sandy profile, no flooding due to

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Activity / Sl.no Potential Mitigation Measures Compliance Status Impacts excavation. drains due to excavation during the laying of sewer mains/pipe lines. temporary flooding occurred.

i) Establish coordination with the concerned department to avoid or minimize the Temporary interruption of regular supply of drinking water to the residents. No watersupply lines were 1.9 water supply ii) Proper alternative arrangements to be planned when interruption of drinking affected due to sub-project interruptions water supply to the nearby residents. implementation.

Using of modern machinery such as JCBs, Backhoes etc, shall be used to minimize Concrete mixers and JCB were Use of modern 1.10 the construction period; it will also reduce the construction impacts to the nearby used for the construction machinery residents. purpose.

i) Temporary traffic arrangements to be planned during construction. This plan shall Traffic 1.11 be periodically reviewed with respect to site condition and concerned Not applicable diversion departments.

Prevention of accidents involving human beings, animals or vehicles falling or All supervisory cares were Prevention of 1.12 accidents due to open trenches during construction period. This needs to be taken to prevent accidents of accidents ensured with proper barricading, signage boards and lighting etc. any form.

The construction site should be barricaded at all time till its completion with The entire site was barricaded Barricading 1.13 adequate marking, flags, reflectors etc. for safety of general traffic movement and during construction period site pedestrians. restricting the entries.

Dust i) All earth work will be protected in the manner acceptable to the engineer to Water sprinkling was being 1.14 Pollution near minimize generation of dust. Area under construction shall be intermittently practices towards dust settlements sprinkled with water towards dust suppression. suppression.

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Activity / Sl.no Potential Mitigation Measures Compliance Status Impacts ii) Construction material shall be kept covered or stored in such a manner so as to avoid being airborne because of the wind flow. iii) Trucks carrying construction material to be adequately covered to avoid the dust pollution and to avoid the material spillage.

i) Noisy construction operations in residential and sensitive areas shall be carried out only between 6.00 am and 6.00 pm. ii) Preventive maintenance of construction equipment and vehicles are to be carried Protection of out to meet emission standards and to keep them with low noise. There are no residential and Residential / iii) Provision of generators and concrete mixers with acoustic enclosures are to be 1.15 sensitive receptors adjacent to sensitive made at site. the construction site. receptors. iv) Sound barriers in inhabited areas shall be installed during the construction phase. v) Adequate barricading / other measures to protect dust pollution near sensitive receptors like schools and hospital to be ensured.

i) Idling of temporary trucks or other equipment should not be permitted during Vehicular periods of loading / unloading or when they are not in active use. This shall be Noise ensured especially near residential / commercial / sensitive areas. Equipment were maintained pollution at 1.16 ii) Stationary construction equipment will be kept at least 500m away from periodically to reduce excess residential / sensitive receptors. noise and idling was avoided. sensitive receptors. iii) All possible and practical measures to control noise emissions during drilling shall be employed. The project manager may direct to take adequate controls

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Activity / Sl.no Potential Mitigation Measures Compliance Status Impacts measures depending on site conditions.

iv) Servicing of all construction vehicles and machinery will be carried out Noise from regularly and during routine servicing operations, the effectiveness of exhaust Equipment were maintained vehicles, silencers will be checked and if found defective will be replaced. 1.17 periodically to reduce excess plants and v) Maintenance of vehicles, equipment and machinery shall be regular and up to noise and idling was avoided. equipment the satisfaction of the Engineer to keep noise levels at the minimum as per the PCB norms.

Storage of Construction material was Site for storage of construction materials to be identified, without obstructing the 1.18 construction stored at designated places in a traffic and other common utilities. materials secured manner.

Adequate potable water facilities, sanitation and drainage , in conformity with the Indian labour laws shall be ensured. The contractor shall also guarantee the following:

i) The construction of temporary toilets to labours will commence only upon the Basic amenities such as written approval of the Engineer. Labour drinking water, First aid, 1.19 ii) The Contractor shall make arrangements towards potable water is available for facilities emergency vehicles, rest shed drinking, cooking and washing. were provided to the work iii) Supply of sufficient quantity of potable water as per BIS in every workplace site force. at suitable and easily accessible places and regular maintenance of such facilities. iv) The sewer lines for the sanitary complex shall be designed, built and operated in

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Activity / Sl.no Potential Mitigation Measures Compliance Status Impacts such a fashion that no health hazards occurs and no pollution to the air, ground water or adjacent water courses take place; ensure adequate water supply to all toilets and urinals.

i) The contractor shall provide garbage bins in the work site and ensure that Construction waste was Waste 1.20 these are regularly emptied and disposed off in a hygienic manner as per the collected and disposed in Disposal Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan approved by the Engineer. nearby wasteyard of the ULB.

i) The contractor shall ensure that all construction vehicle parking location, fuel / lubricants storage sites; vehicle, machinery and equipment maintenance and refuelling sites shall be located away from rivers, irrigation canal/ponds and water bodies. ii) Contractor shall ensure that all vehicle / machinery and equipment Pollution from operation, maintenance and refuelling will be carried out in such a fashion All care was taken to avoid oil 1.21 fuel and that spillage of fuels and lubricants does not contaminate the ground. spillage. lubricants iii) Contractor shall arrange for collection, storing and disposal of oily wastes to the pre- identified disposal sites (list to be submitted to Engineer) and approved by the Engineer. All spill and collected petroleum products will be disposed off in accordance with MoEFCC and state PCB guidelines. iv) Engineer will certify that all arrangements comply with the guidelines of PCB/ MoEFCC or any other relevant laws.

Pollution from The Contractor shall take all precautionary measures to prevent the Adequate measures were 1.22 wastewater generated during construction from entering into streams, water taken to collect the Construction bodies or the irrigation system. All waste arising from the project is to be construction waste at source

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Activity / Sl.no Potential Mitigation Measures Compliance Status Impacts Wastes disposed off in the manner that is acceptable by the engineer. itself for final disposal The engineer shall certify that all liquid wastes disposed off from the sites meet the discharge standard.

The contractor shall take all required precautions to prevent danger from electrical equipment and ensure that - i) No material will be so stacked or placed as to cause danger or inconvenience to

Risk from any person or the public. Electrical equipment was 1.23 Electrical ii) All necessary fencing and lights will be provided to protect the public in maintained/handled by trained Equipment(s) construction zones. All machines to be used in the construction will conform to Electricians. the relevant Indian Standards (BIS) codes, will be free from patent defect, will be kept in good working order, will be regularly inspected and properly maintained as per BIS provision and to the satisfaction of the Engineer.

i) Adequate precautions shall be taken to prevent the accidents and from the machineries. All machines used shall conform to the relevant Indian standards Code and shall be regularly monitored by the Project Manager. ii) Where loose soil is met with, shoring and strutting as per standard shall be Safety All safety measures were 1.24 provided to avoid collapse of soil. adopted by each workmen for aspects iii) Protective footwear and protective goggles shall be provided to all workers which periodically the force employed on mixing of materials like cement, concrete etc. were being oriented. iii) Welder’s protective eye-shields shall be provided to workers who are engaged in welding works.

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Activity / Sl.no Potential Mitigation Measures Compliance Status Impacts iv) Earplugs shall be provided to workers exposed to loud noise and workers working in crushing, compaction, or concrete mixing operation. v) The contractor shall supply all necessary safety appliances such as safety goggles, helmets, safety belts, ear plugs, mask etc to workers and staff. The contractor shall comply with all the precautions as required for ensuring the safety of the workmen as per the International Labour Organization(ILO) Convention No. 62 as far as those are applicable to this contract. The contractor will make sure that during the construction work all relevant provisions of the Factories Act, 1948 and the Building and other Construction Workers (regulation of Employment and Conditions of Services) Act, 1996 are adhered to. The contractor shall not employ any person below the age of 14 years for any work and no woman will be employed on the work of painting with products containing lead in any form.

The contractor shall arrange for: i) A readily available first aid unit including an adequate supply of sterilized First aid facility was provided 1.25 First Aid dressing materials and appliances as per the Factories Rules in every work zone at construction site. ii) Availability of suitable transport at all times to take injured or sick person(s) to the nearest hospital for treatment.

Chance found The contractor will take reasonable precaution to prevent his workmen or any other persons from removing and damaging any flora No chance found flora and 1.26 Flora and (plant/vegetation) and fauna (animal) including fishing in any water body and fauna were encountered. Fauna hunting of any animal.

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Activity / Sl.no Potential Mitigation Measures Compliance Status Impacts If any, upon discovery thereof acquaint the Engineer and carry out the Engineer's instructions for dealing with the same. The Engineer will report to the nearest forest office (range office or divisional office) and will take appropriate steps/ measures, if required in consultation with the forest officials.

Environmental monitoring was conducted during May 2016 and The PMU/PIU with the help of DSC shall undertake seasonal monitoring of air, monitoring results are within Environmenta water, noise and soil quality through an approved professional environmental permissible limits except the 1.27 l Monitoring monitoring agency. The parameter to be monitored, frequency and duration of ground water containing higher monitoring plan shall be accordingly decided as per the norms of PCB. hardness, TDS, Chlorides and sulphates making this unsuitable for drinking purpose.

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Appendix-7 Test Reports as part of Environmental Monitoring Mudaliarkuppam Boat Area Improvement IDIPT/TN/P2/NCB/ 03/2013

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