Environmental Monitoring Report ______

Environmental Monitoring Report ______

Quarterly Report January-March 2015

VIE: Mong Duong 1 Thermal Power Plant

Prepared by Electricity of Vietnam and Thermal Power Projects Management Unit 1 for the Government of Viet Nam and the Asian Development Bank.

This environmental monitoring report is a document of the borrower. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB's Board of Directors, Management, or staff, and may be preliminary in nature.

In preparing any country program or strategy, financing any project, or by making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area in this document, the Asian Development Bank does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area.

EVN GENCO 3

Thermal Power Projects Management Board 1 (TPMB1)

MONG DUONG (2 x 500MW) THERMAL POWER PLANT PROJECT

1ST QUARTERLY ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING REPORT 2015

Period: 1st January – 31st March 2015

Contract No: TPMB1-EVN/ADB-2610L2MFF-Consulting-002

April 2015 TABLE OF CONTENTS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ...... 5

1. INTRODUCTION ...... 7

1.1 The Project ...... 7

1.2 Incorporation of Environmental Requirements into Project Contractual Arrangements ...... 7

1.3 Project Implementation Progress...... 8

1.4 Report Purpose ...... 9

1.5 Environmental Law and Regulation ...... 9

2. ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE INSPECTION ...... 10

2.1 Environment Compliance at Construction Site ...... 10

2.2 Health Safety and Environment aspects (HES) ...... 11 2.2.1 Health, Safety & Environmental Management Plan (EMP) ...... 11 2.2.2 HSE Management Organization (EPC Contractor Hyundai E&C) ...... 12 2.2.3 Man Hours of EPC Contractor and its Subcontractors ...... 12 2.2.4 Accident Free Man hours of the EPC Contractor and its Subcontractors ...... 13 2.2.5 Health, Safety and Environmental Training ...... 13 2.2.6 Health, Safety & Environment Inspection ...... 15 2.2.7 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) ...... 15 2.2.8 Security Status ...... 15 2.2.9 Safety Award ...... 15 2.2.10 Waste management ...... 16

3. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY MONITORING ...... 17

3.1 Air quality, Noise and Vibration Monitoring ...... 17 3.1.1 Monitoring of Air quality ...... 17 3.1.2 Noise Monitoring ...... 21 3.1.3 Vibration Monitoring ...... 23 3.1.4 Overall Assessment ...... 25

3.2 Water Quality Monitoring ...... 29

4. AQUACULTURE & FISHERY ...... 30

4.1 Overview ...... 30

4.2 Inspection Activities ...... 30 4.2.1. Monitoring Sites ...... 30 4.2.2. Environmental Condition at Monitoring Time ...... 30 4.2.3. Monitoring Result and Assessment ...... 30

5. MANGROVE REFORESTATION MONITORING ...... 31

Page 2 of 40 6. OVERALL CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ...... 31

6.1 Health, Safety and Environment ...... 31

6.2 Environmental Quality Monitoring ...... 32 6.2.1. Air & Noise and Vibration Monitoring ...... 32 6.2.2. Water Quality Monitoring ...... 33 6.2.3. Aquaculture and Fisheries ...... 33 6.2.4. Mangrove ...... 33 1st Quarterly Environmental Monitoring Report 2015 Mong Duong (2 x 500MW) Thermal Power Plant Project

TABLES

Table 1.1: Institutional Responsibilities for EMP Implementation ...... 7 Table 1.2: The implementation progress of Mong Duong 1 Thermal Power Plant during 4th Quarter 2014 ...... 8 Table 2.1: Accident-free Man-hour ...... 12 Table 2.2: Health, Safety & Environment Training Status ...... 14 Table 2.3: Health, Safety & Environment Inspection ...... 15 Table 2.4: The Generated Waste amount during January and December 2014 ...... 16 Table 3.1: The Monitoring Location, Parameters, Equipment and Methodology for Ambient Air Quality ...... 17 Table 3.2: Monitoring results of TSP and PM10 ...... 19 Table 3.3: The Monitoring Location, Parameters, Equipment and Methodology for Noise Monitoring ...... 21 Table 3.4: Monitoring Results of Noise Level at Residential Areas ...... 22 Table 3.5: Monitoring Results for Noise Level at the working site...... 23 Table 3.6: The Monitoring Location, Parameters, Equipment and Methodology ...... 24 Table 3.7: Monitoring Results for Vibration at Residential Sites...... 24

FIGURES Figure 3.1: Monitoring result of TPS 1hour...... 19 Figure 3.2: Monitoring result of TPS 24hours ...... 19 Figure 3.3: Monitoring result of PM10 24hours ...... 20

APPENDIXS Appendix 1: Environmental Team Organization Chart ...... 34 Appendix 2: HSE Organization Chart ...... 36 Appendix 3: Pictures of Air Quality and Noise ...... 37 Appendix 4: Pictures of Aquaculture and Fishery ...... 39 Appendix 5: Picture of HSE ...... 40

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Mong Duong 1 Thermal Power Plant project has been classified as category A1 in accordance with ADB’s Environmental Assessment Guidelines (2003). The Project EMP developed as an integral part of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process of the Project was completed and approved by ADB in 2006. To ensure that negative environmental health and safety impacts are minimized and addressed effectively throughout the project implementation and operational phase, an environmental management plan (EMP) has been formulated detailing mitigation measures and a monitoring program during various project phases of the Mong Duong 1 Thermal Power Plant project, which is located in Quang Ninh province (Northern part of Vietnam) The Quarterly environmental monitoring report is highlighting the environmental monitoring tasks and quality observations performed by various project entities on air & noise, vibrations, water quality, aqua culture and fishery development and mangrove reforestation. It is further reporting on health & safety issues at project sites as well as social impacts on affected communities including gender issues related to man and women working together on the same project and sharing some common camp facilities. The report covers the works implemented during the period from January to March 2015 and provides a summary of current problems, conclusions and recommendations on best mitigate impacts on affected parties and environment. The following environmental aspects were investigated for environmental compliance and environmental quality during the reporting period. • Health, Safety and Environment (HES) • Air and noise quality • Aquaculture and fisheries status

Below is the summary table for activities of monitoring missions at the Construction Site of each discipline:

Monitoring aspects Quarter I/2015 January February March

Occupational Health and 28-30 Jan 2015 26-28 Feb 2015 26-28 Mar 2015 Safety Air and Noise Quality 26-28 Mar 2015 16-18 Apr 2015 -

Aquaculture/ Fishery - 08-10 Apr 2015 -

Air & Noise and Vibration Issues

Regarding Air Quality and noise impact levels, the monitoring results of affected areas of this quarter do not show significant changes comparing with that of the last quarter. However the impact was worse due to increasing work volume month over month.

Aquaculture and Fisheries

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Based on the results of the survey carried out in the areas of Mong Duong, De Dach and Thac Thay Rivers, Luong Gac and Costal Line of Cam Hai Commune during the fourth quarter of 2014, it was observed that the construction phase of Mong Duong I Thermal Plant has recently created minor impacts on the fishermen’ livelihood and fishing activities in the inspected area.

It is recommended to monitor closely the aquatic species (plankton and benthos) before Mong Duong 1 thermal plant goes into operation.

Health & Safety and Environment

Monitoring consists of daily observation and inspections of environmental pollution, soil contamination, fire hazards, labor and site safety issues and other health or safety hazards.

Current results show • HSEM Plan (Rev B) the Organization structure is in line with the plan. Safety Engineers/Officers have Certificate of OHS and working experience shows good performance of OHS • HDEC’s training programs was carried out at site. Current employees are required to get a basic health check, while new the employees or visitors are required to get a training course on safety conducted by the Contractor before entering the site.

In order to maintain a good standard, the EPC contractor is required to strictly follow the site safety plan, warn offenders and in repeat cases dismiss them from site (some recent incidents shown in the attached pictures need to be corrected).

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 The Project

The Government of Viet Nam has requested assistance from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to a part finance the construction of the Mong Duong 1 Thermal Power Plant (under Loan No.2350, and 2610). The Project is a coal-fired, thermal power electricity generation project with a generation capacity of 1,000 MW. The overall project comprises of two power plants on the same plot of land with an ultimate generation capacity of 2’200 MW. The Mong Duong Power Plant 1 will comprise of two 500 MW generating units, and associated supporting infrastructure whereas the Mong Duong 2 power plant built under a BOT scheme comprises of two 600 MW generating units.

The MD1 project has been classified as category A1 in accordance with ADB’s Environmental Assessment Guidelines (2003). The EMP was developed as an integral part of the Assessment (EIA) that was completed in 2006.

1.2 Incorporation of Environmental Requirements into Project Contractual Arrangements

To ensure that any possible negative environmental impact are minimized and addressed effectively, an environmental management plan (EMP) has been formulated detailing mitigation measures and a monitoring program during various project phases.

Key players in the implementation of the EMP and their corresponding responsibilities are presented in Table 1.1

Table 1.1: Institutional Responsibilities for EMP Implementation

EMP Responsibilities/tasks Responsible Organization

- Submit Government EIA/EMP to MONRE EVN (Project owner) - Implement EMP successfully - Provide funds for EMP implementation

- Coordinate and manage overall project TPMB1 implementation and operation including guiding and supervision of EMP implementation during pre-construction, construction, and operation phases

- Manage and coordinate environmental mo nitoring

- Coordinate with other parties in relation to environmental management activities

- Supervise civil work contractor during construction, including implementation of environmental management activities under EMP

- Manage EMP budget

- Integrate EMP specifications in contract documents

- Prepare detailed design activities Detail design consultant (PECC1) incorporating relevant EMP requirements

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EMP Responsibilities/tasks Responsible Organization

- Prepare detailed design activities Detail design consultant (PECC1) incorporating relevant EMP requirements

- Implement environmental specifications Construction contractor detailed in the construction contract

- Monitor EMP implementation during the Environmental monitoring consultant team construction phase

- Conduct periodic monitoring of compliance Quang Ninh DONRE to EIA/EMP provisions

1.3 Project Implementation Progress

During the 1st Quarter of 2015 (1st January – 31st March, 2015) of the Construction phase of Mong Duong 1 Thermal Power Plant project, the construction activities increased commensurate with the continuous progress of the project (Table 1.2).

Some of the main works carried out at the construction site of the Mong Duong 1 Thermal Power plant during the 1 st Quarter of 2015 could have serious environment impact unless the monitoring of accidental pollution was carefully performed.

Table 1.2: The implementation progress of Mong Duong 1 Thermal Power Plant during the 1st Quarter of 2015

No Activities Implementation Status

Commenced Continued Completed

January 2015

1 Steam admission for Unit #1 x

2 Initial firing by Diesel oil for Boiler Unit x #2A

3 Synchronization for Unit #1 x

4 Chemical cleaning for Boiler Unit #2B x

5 Steam blowing out for Unit #2A x

6 Coal firing for Boiler Unit #1B x

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February 2015

1 Initial firing by Diesel oil for Boiler Unit x #2B

2 Steam blowing out for Unit #2B x

3 Black out test for Unit #1 x

4 Black out test for Unit #2 x

5 Back energizing for Unit#2 x

March 2015

1 Load swing test (350~450MW) for x Boiler Unit #1

1.4 Report Purpose

This report intends to describe the progress with the implementation of the project EMP and compliance issues and corrective actions for the first quarter of 2015 of the Construction Phase of Mong Duong 1 Thermal Power Plant project.

The following environmental aspects were inspected and monitored for environmental compliance: - Health Safety and Environment aspects (HES) - Air and noise quality - Vibration - Aquaculture and Fisheries

This report contains reference material to assists functional environmental agencies in supervising and managing activities of Mong Duong Thermal Power Plant project in Cam Pha town and providing appropriate information for devising environmental protection programs within Quang Ninh province area.

1.5 Environmental Law and Regulation

• Environmental Protection Law of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (November 29th, 2005). • Decree No. 80/2006/ND-CP dated August 9th, 2006, detailing and guiding the implementation of some articles in the Environmental protection Law.

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• Decree No. 21/2008/ND-CP amending and supplementing some articles of the Government's Decree No. 80/2006/ND-CP dated August, 9th 2006 detailing and guiding the implementation of some articles in the Environmental Protection Law. • Circular No. 21/2012/TT-BTNMT from Vietnam Ministry of Natural Resources and environment. • Standards and National technical regulations about Environment of Vietnam which are legal and validation. • QCVN 05:2013/BTNMT – National technical Regulations on Ambient Air Quality • QCVN 26:2010/BTNMT – National Technical Regulations on Noise • QCVN 27:2010/BTNMT – National Technical Regulations on Vibration • Environmental Impact Assessment have established by Consultancy of ADB in 2006. • Base on capacity of EMAC. • Environmental monitoring report of ambient surface water and ground water at 1st Mong Duong Thermal Power Project in construction phase by Environment Monitoring and Analyzing Centre in Quang Ninh.

2. ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE INSPECTION

Figure 2.1 below summaries the environmental compliance and monitoring conducted at the Construction Site by the Consultant during the fourth quarter of 2014.

Figure 2.1: The Monitoring Missions for Different Environmental Aspects during the First Quarter of 2015

2.1 Environment Compliance at Construction Site

Air quality:

• Dust generated from operation of heavy trucks on the transport routes and getting in and out of the construction site;

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• Dust generated from operation of heavy trucks within the construction site; • Dust and gases emitted from operation of construction vehicles/equipment which use fossil fuels; • Dust released from the surface of construction sites, and from waste/material storage areas; • Dust and air pollutants from commission activities

Mitigation Measures:

Constructor has applied the following measures: • Ensured transport vehicles not to be overloaded and covered during operation; • Provided security guards at the main gate to manage out/in of violating vehicles • Sprayed water at the main access roads within the construction sites; • Regulated maintenance of construction vehicles/equipment to ensure compliance with national emission standards; • Strictly limitation of vehicle speed to reduce release dust from surface on the transportation routes which passing through the residential areas; • Strictly comply with design specificat ions during commission period.

Noise and Ground Vibration:

• Noise and vibration from transport vehicles disturb nearby communities; • Noise and vibration from construction vehicles/equipment within the site create hazards to workers and staffs • Noise and vibration from commission act ivities create impacts on workers, staffs…

Mitigation Measures:

• Ensured good operating condition of construction vehicles/equipment • Conducted daily monitoring of noise and vibration on the site by Environmental Team • Conducted daily monitoring of the speed of vehicles at the road up from the CW intake area to No.18 road • Limited transportation activities between 22.00PM to 05.00AM except in emergency cases to minimize noise and vibration • Provided noise protection equipment for workers working at high noise level areas. • Provided the occupational health checking • Apply any noise mitigation measure which proposed for operation phase which included in EMP and EIA reports of the project

2.2 Health Safety and Environment Aspects (HES)

2.2.1 Health, Safety & Environmental Management Plan (EMP)

The EPC contractor’s Environmental Management Plan (Rev B) was issued to the Project Owner on 30thNov 2012 under Doc No. MD1-0-T-070-01-00021 and it was approved. The safeguard

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policy is disseminated to all employees and those working for and on behalf of HDEC through the induction courses and displayed at the site working area and in the prominent places.

2.2.2 HSE Management Organization (EPC Contractor Hyundai E&C)

• The EPC contractor’s HSE organization structure is in line with their EMP (refer to Appendix 1 – updated on 5th October 2014) • Safety Engineers/Officers have Certificate of OHS and exhibit good working experience. • Contractor’s Environmental Officer (OE) is appointed as requested in the EMP and portrays excellent knowledge of the environmental management system (EMS) and the applicable approved environmental impact assessment report (EIA).

2.2.3 Man Hours of EPC Contractor and its Subcontractors

Table 2.2 shows the accident hours against cumulative total man-hours during the period of January to March, 2015.

Table 2.1: Accident-free Man-hour

DESCRIPTION Total (This month) Total

MONTH January February March (Cumulative)

Cumulative total man-hours 1,183,108 426,076 597,925 32,374,999

Cumulative hours since last LTI 1,183,108 162,825 597,925 23,345,085

Fatality - - - -

Lost time incidents (LTI) - 1* - 3

Restricted Work Day Case (RWDC) - 1** - 1

Medical Treatment Case - - - 3

1*** Non-injurious Incidents - - 19

1 First aid cases 3 1 195

Near Miss - - - 22

LTIFR*** 0.064 0.094 0.093

* Lost Time Accident: At approx. 08:50hrs on 11th February 2015, HDEC STL/STR team

Nguyen Van Tu was installing stairway at Dry Flight Conveyor- Bottom Ash Silo#2A 9. (at approx. 30m high and 26° slope). To fix grating stairway materials, he tried to pick up wire inside

of Dry Flight conveyor chain belt. All of a sudden, the conveyor chain belt moved by itself, and his two legs were caught in a gap between chain belt and its cover.

** Restricted Work Day Case: At approx. 15:00hrs on 10th February 2015, HDEC STL/STR team Mr. Hoang Tuan Anh was installing cladding on a girth in the Turbine Building south side.

Suddenly, he missed step and fell. However, he was caught by his harness but his right shoulder

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was hit against a girth. *** Non-injurious Accident: At approx. 19:50hrs on 23rd February 2015, fire incident happened inside the Air-Preheater of Boiler 2B. Immediately, HDEC Commissioning Team and HSE Team applied fire-fighting methods to extinguish. The investigation of fire incident is ongoing.

***LTIFR (Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate) = Fatality cases+LTl cases 000 000    , TotalWorking Man Hours ȗͳ,       2.2.4 Accident Free Man hours of the EPC Contractor and its Subcontractors  

Until 31st March 2015, there were fatal accidents while man-hours now reaching 32,374,999. st There were 5 First Aid Cases during the 1 Quarter of 2015.

2.2.5 Health, Safety and Environmental Training

Training Methodology:

Power Point presentation for site safety training in both languages English and Vietnamese are available and instructed at Hyundai’s Site Safety office.

• All new employees/visitors are required to pass the safety training before admission to site. • In case of an accident occurrence, involved persons are sent back to repeat training to avoid incidents of similar nature

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Table 2.2: Health, Safety & Environment Training Status

January February March Item Trainer Description No. of No. of No. of No. of No. of No. of training people training people training people Foreman/ Daily T.B.M. before T.B.M Daily 91,178 Daily 35,835 Daily 50,166 Supervisor starting work Induction Safety Induction Training for 14 112 5 24 22 184 Training Officer Safety/Environment Fire-fighting Safety How to prevent fire 14 112 5 24 22 184 training Officer from the site PTW Safety Permit to work 14 112 5 24 22 184 Training Officer procedure Refreshment Safety Hot work for Lilama 1 10 training Officer 69.2 Refreshment Safety Working at height for 1 18 training Officer HDEC Steel Refreshment Safety StructureTraining for operator and training Officer signal man 1 31 Working at Safety How to use safety 1 height Officer harness and facilities, 63 Confinedtraining Safety Gas test, Entry 1 62 space training Officer permit, Hole watcher Refreshment Safety Working at height 1 11 training Officer and confined space training for Lilama 18 workers

Refreshment Safety Refreshment training 1 15 training Officer for excavator Special Safety Hot work training for Se 1 50 training Officer Jong workers

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2.2.6 Health, Safety & Environment Inspection

Table 2.3 shows the time schedule of HSE inspections during the period January to March 2015.

Table 2.3: Health, Safety & Environment Inspection

January February March Location Inspector Description

Safety Daily Daily Daily Working at height, Lifting Boiler Engineer/Officer Activities. Hot Work, Air Preheater repairing and etc.

Safety Daily Daily Daily Working at height, Hot Work, STB Engineer/Officer etc.

Bulk Safety Daily Daily Daily Lifting activities, Hot work, Handling Engineer/Officer Grating, Working at height, System electric condition, etc.

Workshop/Safety Weekly Weekly Weekly Visual inspection of all Whole area Engineer cranes and other safety conditions

Whole area Environmental Daily Daily Daily Waste storage, hazardous Engineer waste management

Environment Compliance Inspection Reports were issued for January to March 2015 by HDEC.

2.2.7 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

All employees of the EPC contractor and all its subcontractors’ workers, or anyone visiting the work area, are required to wear hard hats (with exception of office, cafeteria, accommodation and vehicles), safety shoes, high visibility vests and fluorescent gathers covering the ankles above the safety shoes. The use of safety harness is compulsory when working at heights greater than 2 meters above ground. Safety harness has double clip arrangement to secure safety for workers when they wear it

2.2.8 Security Status

• The EPC contractor has assigned security guards at 24/7 at all access gates. (Main gate, CW intake and material laydown area). All security guards in Jetty Lay Down were demobilized from 26-Jan-2015. 02 security guards in the main gate were demobilized from 05-Mar- 2015. • Inspection is carried out at every gate for all workers and vehicles to prevent thefts. • The EPC contractor prepared PPE for visitors at the main gate and checked all workers and vehicles if they had valid ID’s and/or vehicle cards.

2.2.9 Safety Award

There are about 20-30 workers who received a “Safety Award” per month. HDEC provide certificates for Safety Award and 1.000.000 VND on the first day of each month.

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2.2.10 Waste Management

• Domestic Waste is collected daily from Mess Hall, Camp and Office, and transported to Quang Hanh Landfill (Zone 7, Quang Hanh ward, Cam Pha city) for disposal. • Construction Waste is collected and gathered in some areas where can be easily accessed. • The waste is transported by waste trucks. Trolleys and bins for carrying waste have been provided at the site. All waste is removed from the site as soon as possible. Construction waste is moved to the temporary area located in Zone 9, Mong Duong ward, Cam Pha city to be classified. Re-usable waste will be kept there, others will be transported to Quang Hanh Landfill (Zone 7, Quang Hanh ward, Cam Pha city) to be disposed of. • Septic water is removed periodically to ensure the toilets of the site are in good condition. • Hazardous waste (management is in compliance with the Vietnamese Environment Protection Law. Currently the waste is stored in the hazardous waste storage house. Hazardous wastes with labels are stored in the special area near the Workshop Area. A contract for transporting and treating hazardous waste has been signed between Hyundai and Phuc Loi Company, which is permitted for transferring and treating hazardous waste by the relevant authority. As recommended by the Environmental Police Department, temporary hazardous waste storage locations are provided in sub-contractor working areas. The hazardous waste management procedure has been issued to all contractors to reinforce environmental conditions. Environmental monitoring teams check the environment regularly in compliance with the hazardous waste management procedure. • Steel scrap has been separated from other waste and is stored at the Ware House Area.

The waste amount generated during January to March 2015 is presented in Table 2.4.

Table 2.4: The Generated Waste amount during January and March 2015

Domestic waste Construction waste Hazardous waste Month Septic water (m3) (m3) (m3) (kg)

Jan -2014 63.8 1164.5 385 1320

Feb – 2014 40 634.5 251 1765

Mar – 2014 75.8 368 407 246.5

Apr – 2014 80 106.6 280.5 638.5

May – 2014 87.05 1292.5 427.5 6970

Jun – 2014 96.15 1345.5 433.5 0

Jul – 2014 101.9 2250 388 3600

Aug – 2014 116.9 2761.5 409 3355

Sep – 2014 105 1246.6 308 0

Oct - 2014 105.9 3001.4 467 1650

Nov – 2014 119 3052.2 527.1 0

Dec – 2014 107.9 2584 659.29 900

Jan -2015 106 1877 120 - 7 Feb – 2015 N/A N/A N/A N/A

Mar – 2015 N/A N/A N/A N/A

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3. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY MONITORING

3.1 Air quality, Noise and Vibration Monitoring

3.1.1 Monitoring of Air Quality

To evaluate the impacts on air quality from construction activities, air quality monitoring has been conducted at two residential sites. Base on the instruction in approved EMP, the nearest residential areas were selected in the distance about 900 to 1600 m far from the construction sites in the down wind direction.

Monitoring Frequency: monthly monitoring, actual time have been identified basing on the weather condition, construction activities on the site. Two times were conducted in this quarter as per below: x The first monitoring time: March 27th-28th, 2015; x The second monitoring time: April 17th -18th, 2015

It had to be noted that: two monitoring times above belong to the first quarter 2015 because the monitoring time in January 2015 which fallen in to the four quarter in 2014 and the monitoring time in February 2015 which delay due to several uncertain issues.

Monitoring Location, Indicator and Equipment

The selected monitoring locations, parameters as well as sample/analysis equipment and applied technical standards are presented in the Table 3.1 and Figure 3.1.

Table 3.1: The Monitoring Location, Parameters, Equipment and Methodology for Ambient Air Quality

Sample Location Parameter Equipment Methodology Code Residential area Monitoring - Air Sampler SL-20 Viet Nam Standard 6, Mong Duong indicators as - SIBATA/Japan. for Ward (or S- KK3 proposed in EIA environment in - Air Sampler SL- KK1 proposed in EIA Report includes TCVN 5067: 1995 Report) at 15P- - Air quality - TSP (1 hr. and 21003’59N; SIBATA/Japan. Weigh method for 24 hrs.) 107019’26 E - Air determination of Residential area - PM10 (1hr. and Sampler suspended dusts 24 hrs) content 4, Mong Duong Minivol TMTAS- Ward (S-KK2 Standards: QCVN Metrics/ USA proposed in EIA 05:2013/BTNMT - KK2 - Precision Balance Report) at National technical PGW 254e - Adam 21003’43N; Regulations on Equipment 107019’58E Ambient Air Quality

Note: - KK1: about 1500 meters to the west of the project site. - KK2: about 800 meters to the south of the project site

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Figure 3.1: Monitoring Locations of Air Quality, Noise Level and Vibration

Monitoring Results

The results of two, monitoring times in the first quarter 2015 at 2 selected locations are summarized in the Table 3.2

Table 3.2: Monitoring Results of TSP and PM10

Results (unit: Pg/m3) Monitoring Location TSP 1hr TSP 24hr PM10 1hr PM10 24hr st th th The 1 mobilization: March 27 -28 , 2015 KK1 187 168 95 86 KK2 201 182 117 98 nd th th The 2 mobilization: April 17 - 18 , 2015 KK1 402 311 198 172 KK2 378 286 182 166

QCVN05:2013/BTNMT 300 200 - 150 Baseline results (April 2006) KK1 953 339 326 107 KK2 1292 538 410 271

The comparison of the results from 3 monitoring times are presented in Figures 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 and 3.5 as bellow:

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Figure 3.2: Monitoring result of TPS 1hour Figure 3.3: Monitoring result of TPS 24hour

Figure 3.4: Monitoring result of PM10 1hours Figure 3.5: Monitoring result of PM10 24hours

Comments on the Monitoring Results:

• The concentration of total suspended particulate (TSP) – 1h average at in KK1 and KK2 in all two monitoring times fluctuated 187 – 402 Pg/m3, and exceed the permission level stated in QCVN 05:2013/BTNMT in all sample times at the second monitoring. While, all sample times at the first monitoring were lower than the standards. The TSP concentration was quite varied between the first and the second monitoring. The highest monitored value was at the second time of this quarter and pollutant concentration at KK1 was slightly higher than KK2. Thus, the air quality in the KK2 of the second monitoring was polluted by the TSP since all monitored value exceed standards, the reason could be explained that i) strong wind and dry weather in this quarter; and ii) increasing in volume of transport vehicles on the routes; iii) activities of coal transport and rock quarries in surrounding areas. Meanwhile, all monitored value was at the first time of this quarter were lower than standards due to the weather during taking sample was small rain. It is noted that the ambient air quality was polluted before project started since the results from baseline show that almost monitoring locations were exceed the permitted standard. • According monitoring results, parameters of total suspended particulate (TSP) – 24h average was also presented the similar situation. The concentration of TSP – 24h average at KK1 and KK2 in two monitoring times varied from 168 to 311 Pg/m3, which was much higher than permission standard in QCVN 05:2013/BTNMT. The concentration was also varied between the monitoring times, the value at the first monitoring time also Page 20 of 40 1st Quarterly Environmental Monitoring Report 2015 Mong Duong (2 x 500MW) Thermal Power Plant Project higher than that of KK2. However, comparing with pre-project condition, these values are still lower than the baseline data. • The concentration of PM10 – 1h average at 2 monitoring sites and two monitoring times were varied from 95 to 198 Pg/m3. At present, there is not standard on permitted concentration of PM10 – 1h average in ambient air. However, in comparison with the baseline data, the present values are much lower than that. • The average concentration of PM10 – 24h at KK1 and KK2 in two monitoring times fluctuates among 86 to 172 Pg/m3 that are higher than permission standards at the second monitoring time stated in QCVN 05:2013/BTNMT. It is noted that the monitoring results of this quarter are lower than from last quarter in all monitoring locations. The reasons could be explained that i) strong wind and dry weather in this quarter; and ii) increasing in volume of transport vehicle on the routes; iii) Intensive activities of coal transport and rock quarries in surrounding areas. The Mong Duong Thermal Power Plant No. 2 has started with commissioning activities which could be a very important emission source of PM10 and TSP that needs to be taken into account during the coming monitoring times. Moreover, the site clearance and environmental recovery need to do during this areas, which include i) remove all unused material, construction equipment from construction site; ii) clean and reinstate the affected road and public facilities; iii) planting the trees in the construction sites and disposal location.

3.1.2 Noise Monitoring

Noise monitoring is taken to assess the impacts of noise from construction vehicle/equipment to local people and workers on the construction site.

Monitoring Frequency: The actual time of monthly monitoring have been identified based on the weather condition, construction activities on the site. Two times were conducted in this quarter as following: x The first monitoring time: March 27th-28th, 2015; x The second monitoring time: April 17th -18th, 2015

It had to be noted that: two monitoring times above belong to the first quarter 2015 because the monitoring time in January 2015 which fallen in to the four quarter in 2014 and the monitoring time in February 2015 which delay due to several uncertain issues.

Monitoring Location, Parameter and Equipment

The selected monitoring locations, indicators as well as sample/analysis equipment and applied technical standards are in the Table 3.3.

Table 3.3: The Monitoring Location, Parameters, Equipment and Methodology for Noise Monitoring

Sample Location Parameter Equipment Methodology Code Vietnamese Standard NS1 Residential area 6, Mong Equivalent Integrating- TCVN 7878:2010 – acoustic Duong Ward (or S- KK3 Averaging Acoustics - Description, level A, proposed in EIA Report) at Sound level Measurement and 21003’59N; 107019’26 E LeqdBA. meter, Type assessment of 6226 – Residential area 4, Mong environmental noise – NS2 ACO/Japan. Duong Ward (S-KK2 Determination of Page 21 of 40 1st Quarterly Environmental Monitoring Report 2015 Mong Duong (2 x 500MW) Thermal Power Plant Project

Sample Location Parameter Equipment Methodology Code proposed in EIA Report) at Environmental Noise 21003’43 N; 107019’58E levels. Within the construction site, NS3 20 meters away from steel structure installing of boiler house

Note: - NS1: about 1500 meters to the west of the project site, and 7m from the road. - NS2: about 800 meters to the south of the project site, and 20m from the road

Monitoring Results

The results of monitoring times in the first quarter 2015 at 3 locations are summarized in the Table 3.4

Table 3.4: Monitoring Results of Noise Level at Residential Areas

Results LAeq(1h) (dBA) MonitoredPoints 7h–8h 17h–18h 22h–23h

The 1st mobilization: March 27th-28th, 2015

NS1 70.2 69.5 61.4 NS2 65.1 63.7 59.7 The 2nd mobilization: April 17th - 18th, 2015 NS1 71.5 70.7 62.1 NS2 64.2 63.9 58.6

QCVN26:2010/BTNMT 70 70 55 Baseline results (April2006) - - -

Comments on Noise Monitoring Results: • The noise monitoring results in the daytime of 7:00 - 8:00 and 17:00-18:00 (during the period of 6:00 – 18:00) at NS1 and NS2 in all two monitoring times fluctuated in the range of 63.7 to 71.5 dBA and which exceed the permissible values regulated in QCVN 26:2010/BTNMT – National Technical Regulations on Noise during the daytime.

• The noise monitoring results for noise during the nighttime of 22:00 – 23:00 (the period of 21h - 6h) in two monitoring locations of NS1 and NS2 in all two monitoring times varied from 58.6- 62.1dBA. The noise level monitored at two monitoring location (NS1 and NS2) exceeded the permissible values regulated in QCVN 26:2010/BTNMT – National Technical Regulations on Noise (55dBA) at all two monitoring times. This indicated that noise pollution could cause a disturbance for local people during nighttime

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At the Working Site:

NS3 is only noise monitoring location on the working site which was selected based on the guidance of site engineering. The results from two monitoring times in the first quarter of 2015 are in the Table 3.5:

Table 3.5: Monitoring Results for Noise Level at the Working Site

Results LAeq(1h)dB(A) Monitored Points (9:00-10:00)

The 1st mobilization: March 27th-28th, 2015

NS3 67.1 ) The 2nd mobilization: April 17th - 18th, 2015

NS3 82.9

TCVN 3985:1999 85dBA

Note:

To build up a good baseline data during the construction phases, the monitoring locations on the sites will be selected based on the advisory from site managers, detail as below:

- Monitoring location for two monitoring times was selected that 20m far from turbine house.

Comments on the Results:

- The noise monitoring results at the working site (on the construction site) during two monitoring times varied from 67.1 to 82.9 dB(A). During this period, the commission activities was started, the operation of construction equipment were limited on the sites, thus selection of monitoring location was at the main noise generation sources during operation phase. However, comparing with the permitted noise level at the working place, the results are lower than the limited value in TCVN 3985:1999 (85 dBA).

3.1.3 Vibration Monitoring

Vibration monitoring w a s taken to assess the impacts of vibration from construction vehicle/equipment to local people during construction phase.

Monitoring Frequency: monthly monitoring, actual time have been identified based on the weather condition, construction activities on the site. Two monitoring times were conducted in this quarter as bellow: x The first monitoring time: March 27th-28th, 2015; x The second monitoring time: April 17th -18th, 2015 Page 23 of 40 1st Quarterly Environmental Monitoring Report 2015 Mong Duong (2 x 500MW) Thermal Power Plant Project

It had to be noted that: two monitoring times above belong to the first quarter 2015 because the monitoring time in January 2015 which fallen in to the four quarter in 2014 and the monitoring time in February 2015 which delay due to several uncertain issues.

Monitoring Location, Parameter and Equipment

The selected monitoring locations, indicators as well as sample/analysis equipment and applied technical standards are in the Table 3.6.

Table 3.6: The Monitoring Location, Parameters, Equipment and Methodology for Vibration Monitoring

Sample Location Parameter Equipment Methodology Code Viet Nam Standard for VS1 Residential area 6, Mong Vibration Vibration environment in TCVN Duong Ward (or S- KK3 Acceleration meter 6963:2001 – Vibration proposed in EIA Report) at (dB) TYPE and shock – Vibration 21003’59N; 107019’26 E 3233- emitted by construction VS2 ACO/Japan Residential area 4, Mong works and factories – Duong Ward (S-KK2 Method of measurement. proposed in EIA Report) at 21003’43 N; 107019’58E

Note: - VS1: about 1500 meters to the west of the project site, and 7m from the road. - VS2: about 800 meters to the south of the project site, and 20m from the road

Monitoring Results

Vibration monitoring was conducted at the same location and time, with noise and air monitoring points at residential areas. The results of two monitoring in the first quarter of 2015 presented in the Table 3.7.

Table 3.7: Monitoring Results of Vibration at Residential Sites Results, dB (1h) Monitored Points 7h–8h 17h–18h 22h–23h

The 1st mobilization: March 27th-28th, 2015 VS1 48.6 47.9 41.3 VS2 48.1 47.2 40.7 The 2nd mobilization: April 17th - 18th, 2015 VS1 48.2 46.8 40.2 VS2 46.7 45.9 39.8 QCVN27:2010/BTNMT 75 - (6h–22h)

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Comments on the Vibration Monitoring Results:

- The vibration at monitoring sites in the first quarter of 2015 in two locations at all two monitoring times were measured in the range of 67.1– 82.9dB, and all monitored results did not exceed the permissible standards regulated on QCVN 27:2011/BTNMT – National Technical Regulations on Vibration. The vibration level at the day time was slightly higher than at nighttime.

3.1.4 Overall Assessment

Overall Assessment:

- In general, the construction contractors have been implemented and strictly followed the approved EMPs, and there were no noncompliance with EMP’s cases recorded in the progress reports in this quarter.

- Also no complaints on environmental issues from local people and local authorities have been recorded during this times;

- The results from the monthly monitoring show that the ambient air quality in this quarter is better than that from the last quarter. This could be due to the rainy and cool weather condition in the surrounding areas. The concentration of TSP 1 hour and 24 hour were exceeded the permissible standards on QCVN 05:2013/BTNMT on all monitoring locations at the second monitoring time. But these concentration were lower than the baseline data conducted in April 2006 (TSP 1 hour concentration at KK1 953 mg/m3, KK2 1295 mg/m3, and TSP 24 hour at KK1: 339 mg/m3, KK2 538mg/m3 and PM10 24 hour at KK1 107 mg/m3 and KK2 271mg/m3). Thus, it is noted that ambient air quality could be polluted before the project started.

- It is noted that the monitoring results of average concentration of PM10 – 24h at KK1 and KK2 in two monitoring times are lower than f r o m last quarter and exceeded the permissible standards on QCVN 05:2013/BTNMT at the all locations in the second monitoring time. However, only monitoring results in KK1 was higher than baseline data, meanwhile value at KK2 was much lower than baseline values. The reason could be explained that i) strong wind and dry weather in this quarter; and ii) increasing in volume of transport vehicles on the routes.

- Above results showed that although the ambient air quality in the project area has been improved, project activities could also considered as one of main dust generation sources which impact on ambient air quality of the region in both phase of construction and operation.

The results from noise and vibration monitoring show that, most of values taken at NS1 during the daytime were higher than the permitted standards, meanwhile all monitoring results during night time at two monitoring times at both locations were exceeded the allowed values in QCVN 26:2010/BTNMT – National Technical Regulations on Noise. This indicates that the residential area 6 and 4, Mong Duong Ward are polluted by noise during nighttime. However, the main noise generated sources (such as coal transport, and passenger cars) during the monitoring

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- During this quarter, the noise monitoring at the construction site were taken to measure the noise generation from operation of plant’s equipment. Thus the selected monitoring locations were selected far from turbine house about 20m, the results were within the values of TCVN 3985:1999 (85 dBA).

Problems identified and Actions recommended:

Although there are no noncompliance cases have been identified during this quarter, for further improvement on EMP implementation and environmental quality, there are several recommended activities that should be considered in the coming times as follows: • The inspection on the use of noise protection equipment by workers working in the turbine house should be stricter to reduce the impacts of noise on workers on the construction site. • Almost all excavation and leveling activities were completed, some inside roads were concreted. However, there are still several areas within the plant boundary are still uncovered surface which could create high risk of dust release. Thus, to improve the effectiveness of EMP’s compliance, contractors need to observe the dust release from those areas and water the surface right away. • Besides, the main access roads in surrounding areas have still not be concreted, which create high risk of dust releasing due to operation of heavy trucks and other transport vehicles; • Moreover, the site clearance and environmental recovery need to do during this areas, which include i) remove all unused material, construction equipment from construction site; ii) clean and reinstate the affected road and public facilities; iii) plant trees in the construction sites and disposal location • The Mong Duong Thermal Power 2 has started activities which could also be considered an important emission source of air pollutant gases (such as dust PM10 and TSP,…) and noise generation. This needs to be taken into account that the MD1 is not the only one cause of pollution.

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3.2 Water Quality Monitoring

There is no activity of water quality monitoring in this quarter.

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4. AQUACULTURE & FISHERY

4.1 Overview

The Environment Monitoring and Analyzing Centre (EMAC) of Quang Ninh is responsible for monitoring fisheries and aquaculture activities in Thac Thay, De Dach, Mong Duong rivers and coastal area of Cam Haicommune.Its aim is to monitor the change of production and productivity of capture fishery, aquatic species in components and quantities, aquaculture activities during the construction and operation activities of the 1st Mong Duong thermal power plant project. The data collected during the inspection is compared with the data in EIA report (in the phase of pre- construction when there was no impacts from the project) and EPM requirements. Thus this report is database for monitoring the environment changing, assessing the effected level of environment as well as being a basis data for investor and contractor to mitigate environmental impacts. It will assist functional environmental agencies in supervising and managing activities of Mong Duong Thermal Power Plant project in Cam Pha town.

Monitoring Procedure:

• Collecting secondary data related to the project • Collecting primary data through methods of fieldtrip observation, fact-finding survey, direct interview, interview through prepared questionnaire • Assessing monitoring results • Preparing evaluation report of fishing and aquaculture activities • Proposing treatment measures to minimize negative impacts of the construction phase to fishing and aquaculture.

4.2 Inspection Activities

4.2.1. Monitoring Sites

Fishery and aquaculture activities at De Dach, Mong Duong and Thac Thay rivers mouth; Luong Gac and coastal areas of Cam Hai commune were monitored on April 9th, 2015.

4.2.2. Environmental Condition at Monitoring Time

• Sunny and fair strong wind • Low tide and fair wave

4.2.3. Monitoring Result and Assessment

Renting a small boat, the inspection team of the Environment Monitoring and Analyzing Centre (EMAC) of Quang Ninh has monitored the fishing and aquaculture activities from Van Don bridge to Cam hai coastal area. The EMAC team used methods such as observation of environmental conditions, fishermen interview and fact-finding survey to collect data on fisheries activities in the inspected areas. Page 30 of 40 1st Quarterly Environmental Monitoring Report 2015 Mong Duong (2 x 500MW) Thermal Power Plant Project

De Dach and Mong Duong Rivers Mouth: There were no fishing and aquaculture activities at De Dach and Mong Duong rivers during the inspected period. The team observed lots of suspended solids such as wood, nylon in the river water. River bottom were black and covered by sand, coal debris and clay since the inspected period was low tide. It can conclude that the water environment of these rivers are signs of coal mine pollution and unsuitable environment for living aquatic organism. However, negative impacts of building the thermal plant on aquatic resources in these rivers are still not cleared since no data on plankton and benthos species composition are collected

Thac Thay River: During inspected time, there were no fishing activity in the river. No fishing boat was recorded at the Thac Thay river during the monitoring period.

Luong Gac and Cam Hai Coastal area: Line fishing and trap fishing were observed in Luong Gac and coastal line of Cam Hai commune. During the inspection, the team observed 01 line-fishing and 01 trap-fishing in the inspected area. It is hinted the fishing activities in the Luong Gac and Cam Hai area were probably not affected by building the Mong Duong I thermal.

The fishermen reported that line-fishing can catch 2-3 kg of fish for 4-6 fishing hours and earn about 300.000-500000 VND/day, depending on capture species composition, size and market price. The main capture species were rabbit fish (siganussp), spotted scat (scatophagussp) and grouper (epinephelussp). The capture size depends on species, for example, the rabbit fish vary from 50-150 gram/fish. The productivity was estimated of 60-85kg/month. Fishing day was for about 20 days per month based on monsoon, tide and wind. Fishermen reported that Luong Gac and Cam Hai coastal are still fishing ground for low income fishermen and creational fishing. Building thermal plant has not been impacted on their income and fishing activities. The depletion of aquatic resources causes are mainly from coal trading and exploitation. Wastes from coal mine and residential also contribute to the scene.

Aquaculture activity was also observed in the inspected site. There were two extensive shrimp ponds and two intensive shrimp ponds in inspected area. These ponds are located nearby the Mong Duong mouth river. Culture species of intensive shrimp farming was white-leg shrimp and water was come from Luonggac area. The operation of shrimp farming nearby the thermal plant indicated that construction of Mong Duong thermal plan I has no impact on the shrimp farming operation and water quality surrounding project site.

5. MANGROVE REFORESTATION MONITORING

This activity was completed.

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6. OVERALL CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

6.1 Health, Safety and Environment

Conclusions • Contractor’s HSEM Plan (Rev B) updated and issued in No 2012. The HSEM Organization structure is in line with the plan. Safety Engineers/Officers possess certificates of OHS and exhibit good working experience, • The policy is communicated to all employees working for and on behalf of HDEC through induction courses and displayed at Site working areas and prominent locations around the Site • Training is given by means of Power point presentation in both languages English and Vietnamese. After the training course participants need to pass a test. All training courses maintain detailed records. • HDEC portrays responsible management with regards to health, safety &environmental inspections. • All employees of HDEC, its subcontractors and visitors who enter the site area are required to wear personal protection: ie. hard hat, safety shoes, high visibility vest, and gathers around the ankles. Using safety harnesses when working at heights greater than 2 meters above ground is a must. • All required QA/QC forms are available ie. Permit to work, Confined Space Entry Permit, Gas Test Certificate, Work Permit Checklist…etc • EPC contractor is providing an Environmental Compliance monthly report

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Recommendation • HSEM plan should be periodically reviewed (every 6 months or 1 year) • Supervising and monitoring safety on site needs to be confirmed in the same good standard • Ratio of HSE supervisor to workers should be1/10 [7.6 – HSEM Plan]

6.2 Environmental Quality Monitoring

6.2.1. Air & Noise and Vibration Monitoring

Conclusions • The results from all the monitoring times in this quarter show that the ambient air quality in this project area was more polluted in compassion with that from last quarter. This could be explained that due to the dry and cool weather condition and increasing in the volume of transport vehicles along the main routes in the project area;

• The concentration of TSP 1 hour and 24 hour at the monitoring time at two monitoring locations were slightly higher than the permitted value on QCVN 05:2013/BTNMT. And, the concentration of PM10 was than were below permissible standards on QCVN 05:2013/BTNMT. However, these concentration were lower than the baseline data conducted in April 2006, it is noted that ambient air quality could be polluted before the project started;

• The commissioning activities of Mong Dong thermal Power plant 2 could also become significant emission sources affecting local ambient air quality. This needs to be takes into consideration for the coming monitoring times;

• Other air pollution sources identified in the region are: coal transport activities; sorting out coal plant and coal discharge area, which could also impact on the air quality in two monitoring areas;

• The noise and vibration level during the daytime were under the permitted standards, meanwhile during the nighttime, all monitoring results were over the allowed values, QCVN 26:2010/BTNMT – National Technical Regulations on Noise. This could be noted that the residential area 6, and 4, Mong Duong Ward has been polluted by noise during nighttime;

• The noise monitoring at the construction site were taken at the top of turbine building and at the first floor of Boiler building to measure noise generation of installed equipment on plants, the results were within the value of TCVN 3985:1999 (85 dBA).

• The Mong Duong Thermal Power 1 also started commission activities which need to considered air pollutant emit from these activities and noise generation within project boundary.

Recommendation

• To reduce the impacts of noise on workers on the construction site, it is strongly recommended that the inspection on the use of noise protection equipment by workers working in the boiler house should be stricter;

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affected road and public facilities; iii) plant the trees in the construction sites and disposal location to reduce dust release in the dry weather condition.

• Building up ambient environmental monitoring program for operation phase also need to take into account to ensure propose appropriated monitoring plan for operation to control impacts of air pollutants and noise on local people.

6.2.2. Water Quality Monitoring

No activity in this quarter

6.2.3. Aquaculture and Fisheries

Overall Assessment

Monitoring aquaculture and fishing activities at Mong Duong, De Dach and Thac Thay rivers, Luong Gac and coastal line of Cam Hai commune, some conclusions are: -Fishing and aquaculture activities were not observed at De Dach and Mong Duong rivers. - Fishing activities in Luong Gac, Thac Thay river and coastal area of Cam Hai commune occur as usual as previous inspection. The capture productivity varies from 60-85 kg per month per fishing boat. - Luong Gac and Cam Hai coastal are still fishing ground for low income fishermen and creational fishing - Shrimp farming of white leg shrimp is operating in projected site - Construction phase of Mong Duong I thermal plant has now minor impacts on the fishermen’ livelihood and fishing activities in the inspected area.

Recommendation

• Before the plant goes into full operation, surveys on plankton, benthos, fish, crustacean in water bodies surrounding the Mong Duong thermal plant I are needed.

• The impacts of Mong Duong thermal I plant to shrimp farming and fishing should be monitored continuously.

6.2.4. Mangrove

This activity was completed.

The TPMB1 has signed a new contract with the Tai Nguyen Reforestation Company to continue the monitoring and maintenance of the mangroves with now include removal of barnacles in September 2014

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Appendix 1 Environmental Team Organization Chart

MONG DUONG THERMAL POWER PLANT PROJECT

Nguyen Tien Thanh Donald Miller Vice Director of TPPMU1 Project Manager of Poyry Consultant

Pham Duc Loc Hannu Jaeppinen Deputy of Technical Dept of International Expert TPPMU1

Nguyen Van Thinh Le Thi Huong Engineer of Technical Dept. of Air, Noise & Vibration TPPMU 1

Le Van Khoi Aquaculture and Fisheries

Dinh Van Ton Water Quality

Nguyen Dinh Hai Mangrove

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Appendix 2: HSE Organization Chart

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Appendix 3: Pictures of Air Quality and Noise

Pictures of Air Quality and Noise in March 2015

Pictures of Air Quality and Noise in April 2015

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Appendix 4: Pictures of Aquaculture and Fishery

The Operation of a Shrimp Farm nearby Mong Duong Thermal Power Plant

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Appendix 5: Picture of HSE

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