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Initial Environment Examination IND:Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism Initial Environment Examination Project Number: 40648-033 November 2016 IND: Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism - Tranche 2 Subproject : Development of Tourist Facilities at Deoban (Yamuna Circuit Lot 2) Submitted by Program Management Unit, Government of Uttarakhand, Dehradun This initial examination report has been submitted to ADB by the Program Management Unit, Government of Uttarakhand, Dehradun 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. Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism Uttarakhand (IDIPT:UK) Development of Tourist facilities at Deoban,Yamuna Circuit, Lot-2 Initial Environment Examination Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Loan No: 2833 IND November 2016 Infrastructure Development Investment Programme for Tourism, Uttarakhand Subproject – Development of Tourist Facilities at Deoban (Yamuna Circuit Lot 2) Tranche II Prepared by the Government of Uttarakhand for the Asian Development Bank This IEE 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. 1 Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism Uttarakhand (IDIPT:UK) Development of Tourist facilities at Deoban,Yamuna Circuit, Lot-2 Initial Environment Examination ABBREVIATIONS ADB - Asian Development Bank ASI - Archaeological Survey of India BOD - Biological Oxygen Demand BoQ - Bill of Quantities CO - Carbon monoxide CPCB - Central Pollution Control Board DSC - Design and Supervision Consultant EA - Executing Agency EAC - Expert Appraisal Committee EARF - Environment Assessment and Review Framework EIA - Environmental Impact Assessment EMP - Environment Management Plan ES - Environmental Specialist GC - General Conditions GMVN Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam GoI - Government of India GoUK - Government of Uttarakhand IDIPT - Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism IEE - Initial environmental examination INR - Indian Rupee MLD - Million Litres per day MoEF - Ministry of Environment and Forests MFF - Multi- Trench Financing Facility NGO - Non-Governmental Organization NOx - Nitrogen oxide PD - Project Director PIU - Project Implementation Unit PM - Particulate Matter PMC - Project Management Consultant PMU - Project Management Unit PUC - Pollution Under Control Certificate RP - Resettlement Plan RPM - Respirable Particulate Matter SAUW - South Asia Urban Development and Water Division SC - Scheduled Castes SEAC - State Expert Appraisal Committee SO2 - Sulphur dioxide SPM - Suspended Particulate Matter SPS - Safeguards Policy Statement STP - Sewage Treatment Plant 2 Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism Uttarakhand (IDIPT:UK) Development of Tourist facilities at Deoban,Yamuna Circuit, Lot-2 Initial Environment Examination CURRENCY EQUIVALENTS (as of 17th January 2014) Currency unit – Indian rupee (Rs) Rs1.00 = $0.01630 $1.00 = Rs 62.33 WEIGHTS AND MEASURES dB (A) A-weighted decibel ha - hectare km- kilometer km2- square kilometer µg- microgram m - meter m2- square meter MW (megawatt) - megawatt 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. 3 Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism Uttarakhand (IDIPT:UK) Development of Tourist facilities at Deoban,Yamuna Circuit, Lot-2 Initial Environment Examination Table of Contents S. Chapter Page No. No. Executive Summary 6 I Introduction 8 A. Background 8 B. Purpose of the IEE 8 C. Environmental Regulatory Compliance 8 D Review and Approval Procedure 11 E Report Structure 11 II Description of Project Components 12 A. Components of the sub project 12 B. Project Category 13 C. Project Location 13 D Sub project Proposals 15 E Operation & Maintenance 16 F Project period and Implementation Schedule 16 III Description of Existing Environment 17 A. Environmental Profile – Physical Resources 17 B. Ecological Resources and Biodiversity 21 C. Economic Resources 24 D. Social and Cultural Resources 25 IV Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures 28 A. Location Impact 28 B. Environmental Impacts 28 C. Construction Impact 29 D. Operation & Maintenance (O&M) Impacts 30 V Institutional Requirements and Environment Management and 34 monitoring plan A. Institutional Arrangements 34 B. Environment Management 35 C. Environmental Monitoring Plan 41 D. Capacity Building 42 E. Environmental Budget 44 F. Environmental Monitoring and Reporting 45 VI. Public Consultation and Information Disclosure 46 A. Consultation Process 46 B. Future Consultation and Information Disclosure 47 C. Grievance Redress Mechanism 47 VII Findings & Recommendations 50 VIII Conclusions 51 4 Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism Uttarakhand (IDIPT:UK) Development of Tourist facilities at Deoban,Yamuna Circuit, Lot-2 Initial Environment Examination List of Tables Table Description Page No. No. 1. Environmental Regulatory Compliance 9 2. Description of the Subproject Components 12 3. Water Quality 20 4. Ambient Air Quality 21 5. Ambient Noise Levels at the Site 21 6. Demography of District Dehradun 25 7. Environmental Impacts and Mitigation measures 30 8. Generic EMP to guide the contractor in mitigating environmental impacts 36 9. Monitoring Plan For Yamuna Circuit Lot-2 sub project 42 10. Training Modules for Environmental Management 43 11. Environmental Management & Monitoring Costs 44 12. Consultations with Stakeholders 46 List of Figures Figure Description Page No. No. 1. Location of Dehradun District in Uttarakhand 14 2. Map showing Chakrata and Deoban 14 3. Layout of Deoban FRH 15 4. Schematic Diagram of Uttarakhand Topography 18 5. Seismic Zones of India 19 6. Forest cover Map of Uttarakhand 22 7. Google image of Asan Conservation Reserve and Binog Sanctuary from 23 Deoban FRH 8. Grievance Redress Mechanism in IDIPT, Uttarakhand 49 List of Annexure Annexure Description Page No. No. 1. MoU between UTDB and Uttarakhand Forest Department 52 2. Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA) Checklist 60 3. Summary of Public Consultation at different locations in the Subproject 64 area 4. Attendance details of meetings and consultations 66 5. Photographs 69 5 Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism Uttarakhand (IDIPT:UK) Development of Tourist facilities at Deoban,Yamuna Circuit, Lot-2 Initial Environment Examination EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1. The Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism (IDIPT) envisages an 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. 2. This Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) has been prepared for the development of tourists facilities at Deoban, Uttarakhand under Tranche 2. The main aspect for the scope of work at this site is renovation of Deoban TRH. 3. Proposed works in the subproject mainly comprises of development of tourism related infrastructure including Landscape Improvements at Deoban, Fencing of premises for 675 Mtr. (Front Ground/FRH), Renovation and Refurbishment of forest rest house, Repair and Maintenance of FRH, Repair & Maintenance of Outhouse & Kitchen, Water lifting and supply system for water demands of the rest house, Portable Solar Lanterns/Battery Lanterns/Portable Gas Lighting/Gas Water Heater etc. with complete fittings etc., Portable tents, Torch, Binoculars, for tourist etc., Canteen equipments like LPG Gas, Crockery, Kitchen Appliances and the Like etc. 4. Deoban FRH is one of the oldest FRH in India built in the year 1953. Geo coordinates of FRH are N- 30º 44’ 53.2” E-077º 52’ 03.7”. FRH is situated at the height of 2815 mtr surrounded with ever green forest. Deoban FRH offers majestic view of Himalayas with lush green forest and rocks. 5. The project will be executed by the Uttarakhand Forest Department under “Force Accounts”. 6. Since the area receives heavy snowfall and remains closed for almost 06 months due to snow and rain induced road damage etc (in monsoon), the duration of the project is kept 12 months, though the quantum of works and hence time required is very less. 7. Potential negative impacts were identified in relation to construction and operation of the improved infrastructure. An Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is proposed as part of this IEE which includes (i) mitigation measures for significant environmental impacts during implementation, (ii) environmental monitoring program, and the responsible entities for mitigation, monitoring, and reporting; (iii) public consultation and information disclosure; and (iv) Grievance redress mechanism.
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