ENVIRONMENTAL and SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

110/20 kV TEC KOMBINAT SUBSTATION, TIRANE

OSHEE Tirana 2019

ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 110/20 kV TEC KOMBINAT SUBSTATION TIRANA, ALBANIA

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110/20 kV TEC KOMBINAT SUBSTATION, TIRANE CONTENTS

ABBREVIATIONS...... 4 NON-TECHNICAL SUMMARY...... 5 Introduction...... 5 Project Description ...... 5 Key Environmental & Social Issues ...... 5 Environmental & Social Management ...... 8 1 INTRODUCTION AND OPERATIONAL FRAMEWORK ...... 9 1.1 Introduction and Project Rationale...... 9 1.2 Purpose of the Environmental and Social Assessment ...... 9 1.3 Regulatory Framework ...... 10 1.4 Environmental Screening ...... 11 2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION ...... 14 2.1. Project location ...... 14 2.2...... 15 2.3. Technical Description of the Proposed Substation ...... 16 2.4. Construction Works...... 21 3 DESCRIPTION OF THE EXISTING ENVIRONMENT...... 25 3.1. Physycal Environment ...... 25 3.2 Natural Environment and Heritage ...... 26 3.2 Socio-economic Environment ...... 27 4 POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACTS...... 28 4.1. Impact Characterization Matrix ...... 28 4.2 Evaluation of Impact Significance ...... 28 5 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ...... 31 5.1 Introduction ...... 31 5.2 Responsibilities...... 31 5.3 Review and Amendment...... 32 5.4 Environmental and Social Mitigation Plan ...... 32 5.5 Environmental and Social Monitoring Plan...... 40 6 INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS ...... 44 6.1 INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS ...... 44 6.2 Liabilities and Procedures related to the Mitigation Measures and Monitoring ...... 44 6.3 110/20 kV TEC KOMBINAT SUBSTATION Environmental Information Flow: ...... 44 7 PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS ...... 49 8 CONCLUSION ...... 50 REFERENCES...... 51 APPENDIX 1 – SUMMARY OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION MEETING...... 52

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110/20 kV TEC KOMBINAT SUBSTATION, TIRANE LIST of TABLES Table 1-1 - Environmental screening of the proposed project ...... 12 Table 3-1 – Main climate characteristics of the project area ...... 25 Table 4-1 - Matrix with criteria for environmental impact assessment...... 28 Table 4-2 – Potential environmental and social impacts from the proposed project ...... 29 Table 5-1 – Environmental and Social Mitigation Table during construction (summary of the mitigation measures during construction phase) ...... 33 Table 5-2 – Environmental and Social Mitigation Table during operation (summary of the mitigation measures during operational phase) ...... 37 Table 5-3 – Environmental and Social Monitoring Table ...... 41 Table 6-1 - Organization and institutional responsibility ……………………………………………………………………………...48

LIST of FIGURES Figure 2-1 – Location of the proposed 110/20 kV substation Kombinat, Tirana...... 14 Figure 2-2 – Development site for the proposed 110/20 kV substation Kombinat, Tirana ...... 14 Figure 2-3 - Typical construction and installation of a substation infrastructure ...... 24 Figure 3-1 – Geological map of wider project area ...... 26

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110/20 kV TEC KOMBINAT SUBSTATION, TIRANE ABBREVIATIONS

EIA Environmental Impact Assessment EMF Electromagnetic Fields ESA Environmental and Social Assessment ESMF Environmental and Social Management Framework ESMP Environmental and Social Management Plan HZW hazardous waste IBA Important Birds Area ICNIRP International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection IEC International Electrotechnical Commission INSTAT Albanian Institute of Statistics (“Instituti Statistikave”) IPA Important Plant Area OHL Over-head (Transmission) Line OHS Operational Health and Safety PBA Priority Butterfly Area PCB Polychlorinated Biphenyl PIU Project Implementation Unit PM10 Particulate Matter (up to 10 micrometers in size) PMU Project Management Unit PPE personal protection equipment SF6 Sulphur hexafluoride TSO Transmission System Operator UNESCO United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization WB World Bank

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110/20 kV TEC KOMBINAT SUBSTATION, TIRANE NON-TECHNICAL SUMMARY

Introduction

The Albanian power sector is operated by the Albania Power Corporation, KESh (generation), Transmission System Operator, OST (transmission) and Distribution Operator of the Energy, OShEE (distribution). The sector is regulated by the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERE). All of them are 100% publicly owned. Currently, the power sector is facing serious financial and operational challenges, manifested by a large unfunded deficit and a large level of technical and commercial losses due to non-payment of electricity bills by consumers, as well as poor collection rates. Energy generation relies almost entirely on hydropower, which means that emergency power imports are often required during dry seasons.

To support in-deep reforms of the Albanian power sector, the World Bank approved financing the "Power Recovery Project" (PRP) which will contribute particularly to improve the reliability of the electricity supply and the financial viability of the sector.

As part of PRP, in order to upgrade the reliability of the current medium voltage sub-transmission distribution system in Tirana center, OShEE proposes to construct 110/20 kV substation in western part of Tirana, in the area of Kombinat, near the former Glass Factory, at Yzberish.

This Environmental and Social Assessment (ESA) describes the potential environmental and social impacts that construction and operation of the proposed 110/20 kV substation will have, and describes actions that will be taken to reduce those impacts.

This Report is to serve as the main input to the environmental appraisal by the Albanian competent authority on environment matters – the Ministry of Environment, as well as to the environmental and social appraisal by the World Bank (WB) for funding decisions.

Project Description

The location of the proposed 110/20 kV substation is situated in western part of Tirana, in the area of Kombinat, near the former Glass Factory, at Yzberish, Tirana. The total affected surface of the project location is approx. 4,000 m2. The wider area of the location is characterized with various urban developments and anthropogenic land use forms. Access to the construction site will be gained from existing street network in Tirana. No new temporary or permanent access tracks to the site would be required during the construction of the substation.

The proposed project includes following main components

o Supplies electricity Combine and loads his most important, should guarantee a very high standard of safety and quality of electricity service. So instead of 35/6kV sub station must build a new substation with connection and secure scheme with an installed that you serve for a long-term perspective. o Replacement of 6 kV network amortized in Kombinati area. o Construction of new 20 kV network which improves the the energy supply in this area. o Increase the security of electricity supply.

Key Environmental & Social Issues

Table - Environmental and socio-economic aspects considered throughout the environmental and social assessment Environmental issues Social and economic issues Air quality Settlements Soil and waters Health and safety Land use Land acquisition Waste management Nuisance impacts Land use Electromagnetic fields and interference

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Visual effects Cultural heritage

Air Quality during Construction

During the construction of the proposed substation, there will be site preparation and construction activities, all of which have the potential to generate air emissions, including dust and small particulate matter (PM10— particles less than 10 microns in diameter). The main sources of dust and PM10 include: • construction vehicle movements and other project related traffic • soil excavation, handling, storage, stockpiling • site preparation and restoration • internal and external construction works on substation construction site.

The nuisance due to dust and air emissions will be temporary, mainly during dry and/or windy weather conditions. When there is visible dust during dry periods, the selected contractor will apply water to dusty areas and use other practices to reduce dust. This will prevent any major impacts from dust and PM10. The impact on air quality from dust and PM10 is expected to be very minor, local, and temporary. There will be no impact on air quality during operation. As above will be implemented the Law No.162/2041 “For the protection of air quality in the environment”

Noise and Traffic Impacts during Construction

Construction works, heavy machinery and large transport vehicles and increased intensity and volume of the traffic will generate increased noise level and will affect the normal traffic regime in the project area. This kind of likely impact will be temporary and minor. Construction will take place in daylight hours, so there should be no noise during the night. In addition, all equipment will be maintained in good condition and fitted with mufflers or silencers whenever possible. Overall, noise impacts on the transmission line should be very temporary and localized.

Nuisance Impacts during Operation

Most operational noise will be from transformers (a constant low humming noise), coolers (more broadband and not constant), and switchgears (circuit breaker clicking over a short period). Increased noise levels may be expected in comparison to the current level. Still, due to urban character of the project site, it is not likely that the substation operational noise will be sufficiently significant to cause acoustic nuisance to nearby residents.

Soil and waters

Soil and groundwater protection measures against transformer oil spill will be installed in the new substation. These will include oil / storm water tank, placed bellow energy transformer on a concrete foundation with calculated capacity to hold the spilled oil. Regular inspection throughout substation operation period will be performed.

Electric and Magnetic Fields

Electromagnetic fields (EMF) will be generated around energized electric equipment within the substation. Compliance with international standards for limit values for exposure to EMF as recommended by the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection for exposure of public (EF=5kV/m and MF=200 µT) and for professional exposure (EF=10kV/m and MF=1000 µT) will be ensured by set of comitted measures, mainly: - by fencing the perimeter of the substation to restrict public access - by establishing an appropiate safety zone around the energized components within substation area - by ensuring that all electrical substation equipment is designed, manufactured and installed as well as controlled in accordance to relevant technical standards and requirements of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) / other international standards - by ensuring that the substation building, electric equipment and other facilities are grounded - by ennsuring that suitable personal protection equipment (PPE) for workers is provided. 6 ENVIRONMENTAL and SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

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Land Acquisition

An area of land of approximately 4,000 m2 will be permanently acquired for the setting the proposed substation. The land acquisition process shall be conducted in accordance with the relevant Albanian legislation and WB requirements. All land purchases and temporary occupation of land including compensation will be guided by the project’s Resettlement Policy Framework.

Waste Management

Waste that will be generated during construction will include excess rock and soil excavated at construction site, packaging waste from supplies and equipment, small quantities of waste oil and paint, normal trash from work force, sanitary waste from workers, etc. All waste will be managed according to Albanian law and EU waste management requirements. All waste except excess rock and soil will be removed from the construction site by licensed haulers and managed or disposed properly. Recyclable waste will be recycled wherever possible. The overriding principle in all situations is that excavated excess construction soils and materials must be assessed and found to have no adverse effect on human health or the environment given the proposed end use of the excavated excess soil and material. Excavated excess construction soils should be assessed as being suitable for direct beneficial reuse, such as engineered backfill beneath cover layers, capping layers, regrading, berming, and landscaping. In cases where solid waste extracted from the excavation will not be used, then they will be shipped within regulations in Landfills, Law No. 10463, (2011) “On integrated waste management”.

Visual Effects and Landscape

The project site is situated in urban area where intensive human intrusion and various developments and infrastructure (streets, buildings, different facilities and buildings, transmission lines, etc.) already exist. Therefore, the overall visual effects on the landscape will be of low magnitude as the new substation will not be a completely newly introduced physical structure in the existing landscape and no significant visual cumulative effects will occur.

Community Safety

Construction at the substation site will last about 12 months. During that time, nearby residents will experience increased automobile and truck traffic and will be able to see construction as it takes place. In addition, there could be some noise during daylight hours from equipment and machinery and possibly some dust during dry periods. All these impacts will be controlled as much as possible, so the impacts on any people should be relatively minor. Security is applied through the application of physical and operational measures. Physical measures are infrastructure designed and deployed to support security; operational measures are those human activities and processes designed and performed to support security. Containment and Obstacles (fences, barriers, bollards, gates, secure storage etc).

During the operational phase, no one should suffer any impacts from the occasional maintenance and repairs. There could be one or a few days of traffic and noise during major repairs, but it will not last long and will not create major disturbance.

Work Force Safety

OShEE and its contractors will employ significant number of workers for 12 months construction period. There are particular types of hazards when working with heavy equipment and machinery and also from working with electricity during substation operational life. All work will follow an occupational health and safety procedures that will help every worker know the hazards of his / her job and how to avoid any dangers. All workers will receive training also. They will have technical safety training which includes procedures during the implementation work. Decision No. 312, dated 05.05.2010 “For the security on construction site"

Cultural Heritage

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110/20 kV TEC KOMBINAT SUBSTATION, TIRANE be trained to stop all activities if any artefacts or other valuable historical or pre-historical items are found. If this happens, construction will not begin again until authorized by the competent public institution for protection of cultural heritage.

Environmental & Social Management

A number of actions have been described in this environmental and social assessment to avoid, reduce, or control potential impacts on people and nature, and the most important ones are summarized in this non- technical summary. All of these actions are included in an Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) which is a constituent part of this environmental and social assessment report.

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110/20 kV TEC KOMBINAT SUBSTATION, TIRANE 1 INTRODUCTION AND OPERATIONAL FRAMEWORK

1.1 Introduction and Project Rationale

Albania’s power sector is operated by the Albania Power Corporation, KESh (generation), Transmission System Operator, OST (transmission) and Distribution Operator of the Energy, OShEE (distribution). The sector is regulated by the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERE). All of them are 100% publicly owned. In 2011 all customers served at high voltage levels 220-110 kV were granted the right to become eligible consumers and choose their own suppliers.

The Albanian power sector is facing serious financial and operational challenges, manifested by a large unfunded deficit and a large level of technical and commercial losses due to non-payment of electricity bills by consumers, as well as poor collection rates. Energy generation relies almost entirely on hydropower, which means that emergency power imports are often required during dry seasons.

To support in-deep reforms of the Albanian power sector, the World Bank approved financing the "Power Recovery Project" (PRP) which will contribute particularly to improve the reliability of the electricity supply and the financial viability of the sector. The project consists of four components: (I) short-term complementary power import support; (II) upgrading distribution infrastructure, (III) transmission meter/data center upgrade; and (IV) supporting power sector reforms and project implementation. The component I will support KESh to purchase short term complementary power imports to meet its supply obligations. The component II will support OShEE’s plan to reduce distribution losses, improve cash collection and reliability of power supply. Component III will support OST in (i) providing power meters and upgrading a data center and in (ii) supplying and installing an IT system for the data center and providing technical assistance for developing procedures for the establishment of a market platform for independent power producers and some eligible customers, among others. Finally, component IV will support priority power sector reforms to facilitate the recovery of the power sector and improve the performance of the distribution company through provision of management and technical advisory services.

As part of the Project’s component II, OSHEE is planning to upgrade the reliability of the current sub- transmission distribution system in Tirana center through specific capital reinforcing investments in two existing medium voltage (MV) systems - 35/MV to 110/MV systems: (1) 110/20 kV SS Kombinat (outdoor substation) (2) 110/20 kV SS Tirana Center (underground substation)

1.2 Purpose of the Environmental and Social Assessment

The project intention is to construct and operate new 110/20 kV outdoor substation Kombinat, in Tirana, next to the existing 110 kV overhead line (location “Fabrika Qelqit Kombinat”). The project also includes connection of the proposed substation to the existing 110 kV OHL via 50 meters long line and one tower.

Project developer is the Albanian Energy Distribution Operator (OSHEE - Operatori i Shpërndarjes së Energjisë Elektrike sh.a).

This Environmental and Social Assessment (ESA) describes the potential environmental and social impacts that construction and operation of the proposed 110/20 kV Kombinat substation will have, and describes actions that will be taken to reduce those impacts.

This ESA Report is to serve as the main input to the environmental appraisal by the Albanian competent authority on environment matters – the Ministry of Environment, as well as to the environmental and social appraisal by the World Bank (WB) for funding decisions.

Committed mitigation measures defined in this ESA will be included in construction legally bounding which the contractors will be required to follow for construction. This will need to include commitments to further consultation with competent authorities.

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1.3 Regulatory Framework

Key National Legislation

- Law no. 10440 (2011) "On Environmental Impact Assessment"

An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of certain projects is required to be carried out in Albania in accordance with the Albanian Law on Environmental Impact Assessment and the associated secondary legislation. This law regulates the administrative procedure for environmental impact assessment for projects that are likely to cause significant effects on the environment. It also defines the requirements for stakeholder engagement and the public involvement process.

The types of projects that may require an EIA are determined in the Annexes I and II of this law: (1) Annex I – Projects subject to profound EIA procedures, i.e. projects for which an EIA is mandatory, and (2) Annex II – Projects subject to preliminary EIA procedures, i.e. case by case examination.

Other key relevant Albanian environmental legislative framework includes: - Law No. 8897, (2002) “On air protection from pollution”, amended in 2010; - Law No. 9774, (2007) “On assessment and management of environmental noise”; - Law No. 9115 (2003) “On environmental treatment of polluted waters”; - Law No. 10463, (2011) “On integrated waste management”; - Law No. 7875, (1994) “On the Protection of Wild Fauna and Hunting”, amended by Law No. 9219 (2004); - Law No. 8906, (2002) “On protected areas” is based on Biodiversity Convention and on categorization and criteria of International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) for protected areas; - Law No. 9385, (2005) “On the forests and the forestry service” as amended in 2007; - Law No. 9587, (2006) “On the protection of the biodiversity”, is the basic law on the biological environment protection.

The key relevant Albanian legislative framework on land acquisition and resettlement includes: - Law No.8561, (1999) “On Expropriation and Temporary Takings of Private Property for a Public Interest”; - Law No. 9235, (2004) “On restitution and compensation of private properties”.

The key relevant Albanian legislative framework on labor and occupational health and safety includes: - Law No. 7961, (1995) “On the Code of Labour” - Law No. 10237, (2010) “On Safety and Health at work” - Law No. 10469, (2011) “On the non-ionizing radiations”, which has not yet been followed by sub legal acts.

World Bank Context

World Bank Operational Policy (OP) 4.01 - Environmental Assessment (January 1999, revised in April 2013) requires environmental assessment (EA) of projects proposed for World Bank financing to help ensure that they are environmentally sound and sustainable. The EA is a process whose breadth, depth, and type of analysis depend on the nature, scale, and potential environmental impact of the proposed investment. It takes into account the natural environment (air, water, and land); human health and safety; social aspects (involuntary resettlement, indigenous peoples, and cultural property) and transboundary and global environmental aspects.

Under the World Bank EA system (OP 4.01) projects are classified as Category A, Category B or Category C depending upon estimated potential environmental risk: 10 ENVIRONMENTAL and SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

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(A) Category A Projects. A proposed project is classified as Category A if it is likely to have significant adverse environmental impacts that are sensitive, diverse, or unprecedented, with attributes such as pollutant discharges intensive enough to cause degradation of air, water, or soil; large-scale physical disturbance of the site or surroundings; extraction, consumption or conversion of substantial amounts of natural resources; measurable modification of hydrological cycles; use of hazardous materials in significant quantities; and involuntary displacement of people and other significant social disturbances. An EIA is always required for projects that are in this category. (B) Category B Projects. Category B projects have impacts that are less significant, not as sensitive, numerous, major or diverse. These impacts are site-specific, rarely irreversible, when compared to Category A, they are less sensitive, less significant, etc.) and remedial measures can be more easily designed. Although an EIA is not always required, some environmental analysis is necessary, generally the required environmental assessment is a partial EIA or an environmental and social management plan (ESMP). (C) Category C Projects. Category C projects result in negligible or minimal direct disturbance of the physical environment. Beyond screening, no further EA action is required for a Category C project.

Other Bank statements that relate to the environment include OP 4.02, Environmental Action Plans; OP 4.04, Natural Habitats; OP 4.07, Water Resources Management; OP 4.09, Pest Management; OP 4.10, Indigenous Peoples; OP 4.11, Physical Cultural Resources; OP 4.12, Involuntary Resettlement; OP 4.36 Forests; and OP 10.00, Investment Project Financing.

An environmental and social framework document - Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) (Ref. 3) has been prepared in 2014 as a tool for the investment components of the PRP, which, inter alia, includes investments such as substations and transmission lines or underground cables. This framework document is intended to provide guidance for preparation and implementation of environmental safeguard documents. The procedures presented in this document detail actions, which will be taken to ensure compliance with Albanian environmental regulations and procedures as well as the World Bank environmental safeguard policies and procedures.

1.4 Environmental Screening

National Context

The project proposal for construction of a new 110/20 kV substation does not fall within the scope of the Annexes I or II of the Albanian Law on Environmental Impact Assessment (see section 1.3 above). As such, the project is considered as non-annex development and does not require environmental impact assessment.

World Bank Context

The environmental screening has been carried out and the result shows that the WB policies on Environmental Assessment (OP 4.01) and Involuntary Resettlement (OP 4.12) are triggered for this project. It has also to comply with the WB’s requirement on Public Consultation and Information Disclosure Policy. The implementation of policy on Involuntary Resettlement (OP 4.12) is addressed in a separate safeguard document.

During the construction phase, the implementation of the project would mainly cause land acquisition, dust generation and air emission, construction noise emission and waste generation. These impacts are temporary, reversible and of localized nature and therefore are considered as of minor significance. They can be mitigated with standardized mitigation measures of good construction practice. During the operational phase, the implementation of the project would mainly cause exposure to electric and magnetic fields and operational noise emission due to the corona effect and from the transformers. These impacts are of low magnitude and could be mitigated by employing the necessary technical standards. Giving the urban characteristics of the project location, no impacts on natural habitats, forests or biodiversity will occur during the whole project’s life cycle.

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Table 1-1 - Environmental screening of the proposed project Project phase Screening Question Construction Operation Yes No Yes No

1. Location: Is the project site adjacent to or within any of the following sensitive areas? - Internationally designated area (UNESCO World X X Heritage Site, Ramsar Site, etc.) - Protected area of national or regional importance X X (such as National Park, Nature Reserve, etc.) - Area of conservation interest (Emerald site, Important Plant Area (IPA), Important Bird Area (IBA), Priority X X Butterfly Area (PBA), etc.) - Other sensitive area (wetlands, forests, watercourses, X X agricultural land, irrigation systems, etc.) - Cultural heritage site X X Is the project location susceptible to natural hazards (earthquakes, landslides, erosion, flooding or extreme or X X adverse climatic conditions)?

2. Potential environmental & social impacts Will the project use natural resources which are non- X X renewable or in short supply? Will the project cause impact on air quality (increase the X X dust level or level of air pollutants)? Will the project lead to risks of contamination of land or water from releases of pollutants onto the ground or into X X surface waters or groundwater? Will the project cause change of surface water bodies, increase water turbidity due to run-off and erosion? Will the project lead to risks to protected areas under international or national or local legislation for their X X ecological, landscape, cultural or other value? Will the project lead to risks to any other areas on or around the location which are important or sensitive for reasons of their ecology e.g. priority / critical habitats, X X wetlands, watercourses, coastal zone, mountains, forests or woodlands? Will the project lead to loss of vegetation and/or habitat X X fragmentation? Will the project cause visual changes to the landscape? X X Will the project cause generation of significant waste X X quantities? Will the project generate hazardous wastes (including X X PCBs from transformers)? Will the project cause noise and/or vibration? X X Will the project cause release of electromagnetic X X radiation? Will the project involve use, storage, transport, handling X X or production of hazardous substances or explosives? Will the project cause impact on historical / cultural / X X archaeological area?

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Project phase Screening Question Construction Operation Yes No Yes No Will the project cause any permanent and/or temporary X X land acquisition? Will the project cause any resettlement of households? X X Will the project result in social changes (in demography, X X traditional lifestyles, employment, etc.)? Will the project require new access road(s)? X X Will the project cause disturbance to the existing traffic / X X transportation in the affected area? Will the project cause disturbance / damage to the X X existing road network in the affected area? Will the project cause accident risks for workers and X X X community?

Based on the above, the project is assessed as B environmental category according to the World Bank’s operational policy OP4.01 on environmental assessment, requiring an Environmental and Social Assessment (ESA) and an Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) as analytical and mitigation instruments.

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110/20 kV TEC KOMBINAT SUBSTATION, TIRANE 2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2.1. Project location

The location of the proposed 110/20 kV substation is situated in western part of Tirana, in the area of Kombinat, near the former Glass Factory, at Yzberish, Tirana (Figure below).

Figure 2-1 – Location of the proposed 110/20 kV substation Kombinat, Tirana

The total affected surface of the project location is approx. 4,000 m2. The wider area of the location is characterized with various urban developments and anthropogenic land use forms (Figures below). Access to the construction site will be gained from existing street network in Tirana. No new temporary or permanent access tracks to the site would be required during the construction of the substation.

Figure 2-2 – Development site for the proposed 110/20 kV substation Kombinat, Tirana

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2.3. Technical Description of the Proposed Substation The location of the proposed 110/20 kV substation is situated in western part of Tirana, in the area of Kombinat, near the former Glass Factory, at Yzberish, Tirana. The total affected surface of the project location is approx. 4,000 m2

General appearance of new substaion

The substation will contain: a) The main building which will have in this space: - The command room - switchgear room 20kV - switchgear 35kV - Battery room 110 V - Battery charcher room AC/DC - Offices - The telephony and interconnection room - The dining room - Sanitary spaces b) The square of the new substation will be composed: - equipment block for two incoming lines 110 kV - block equipment for two transformers 110/20kV 40 MVA ONAN - Road, cable channels and external siege

Below is the general layout for new substation 110/20kV Tec Kombinat Tirana

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Figure 2-3 Site Planimetry

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Figure 2-4 Cross Sections

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- Equipment

o 2 transformers 110/20kV 40MVA ONAN o 3 disconnectors 1250A with two earthing switches o 4 disconnectors 1250A with two earthing switches o 8 capacitor voltage transformers 110kV o 12 surge arrester 110 kV o 4 cirkuit breakers 1250A SF6 gas o 12 outdoor current transformers o switches single pole earthing o 6 surge arrester 20 kV o 6 surge arrester 35 kV

- Distribution plant 20 kV

The switches gear that will be used for this impiant must be with metal cover for internal establishing

o 2 incoming metal 20kV for transformers with SF6 gas) o 20 outgoing switchgear feeders 20kV, SF6 gas) o 2 cele transformatorit te nevojave vetiake 250 kVA, 20/0.4kV o Metal glad switchgear 20kV)

Every feeder incoming/outgoing will be equipped with meters. Protecting equipments will be installed at the outgioing feeders.

o 2 transformers 250kVA 20/0.4kV

- Distribution plant 35 kV will contain:

o 1 incoming switchgear 35kV, SF6 gas o 3 outgoing switchgear 35kV, SF6 gas o 1 metering panel, SF

- Control, controls, protection, measurement and recording

o For command and control panels, will contain the equipment necessary for the operation of block transformers and 110 kV line o Distanc Protection o Diferencial Protection o Control panel for 20kV impiant including and smart meters. - Earthing works and lightning protection

In these works will include:

o The works for the construction of external earthing network, in which will be earthed all the equipment, metal structures and siege the new substation o The works for the construction of the internal network of the earthing, in which will be earthed all the equipment and metal constructions. o The earthing of substation will be made of copper conductor and its section will be made by selected on the basis of calculations. o The impendance earthing will be determined by calculations and should be no larger than 0.5Ω. o Works for the construction of lightning protection network in substation

- Table and labels

Each equipment should have tables where are given serial number and data for her conditions of service, or any other information required by the IEC recommendations by another section of specifications. All equipment and cabins must be labeled on the front part and back to the operating position.

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- Fire protection

Mandatory Services It is mandatory The Bidder / Supplier to provide the following together with its bid/proposal:

o Manufacture Certificates ISO 9001 or ISO 9002 o Tender Data Sheet (TDSH) as required herein o All factory test reports o Layout drawings o Manual for operation and maintenance

Introduction Fire extinguishers are designed to put out or control small fires. A small fire, if not checked immediately, will soon spread out of control. In fact, most big fires start out as small ones. It is important, therefore, that we shall equip our workplace with the proper fire extinguishers as part of our fire protection plan. For a fire extinguisher to be effective, the following conditions must be met:  the extinguisher must be right for the type of fire;  it must be located where it can be easily reached;  it must be in good working order;  the fire must be discovered while it is still small;  the person using the extinguisher must be trained to use it properly.

Fire Extinguishing Methods Fires can be extinguished in one or four ways:  By cooling: Water is used to cool the burning material below the temperature at which it starts to burn.  By smothering: Carbon dioxide (CO2) or foaming agents are used to smother the burning material so that air is excluded.  By removing the fuel: This is usually very difficult to do. An example is turning off a fuel line.  By disrupting the chemical chain reaction or interrupting the flame: Dry chemicals shall be used to do this.

Classifications of Fuels Not all fuels are the same, and if we use the wrong type of fire extinguisher on the wrong type of fuel, we can, in fact, make matters worse. It is therefore very important to understand the four different classifications of fuel. Class A - Wood, paper, cloth, trash, plastics: Solid combustible materials that are not metals. Class B - Flammable liquids: gasoline, oil, grease, acetone, any non-metal in a liquid state, on fire. Class C - Electrical: energized electrical equipment. As long as it's "plugged in", it would be considered a class C fire. Class D - Metals: potassium, sodium, aluminum, magnesium. Unless you work in a laboratory or in an industry that uses these materials, it is unlikely you'll have to deal with a Class D fire. It takes special extinguishing agents (Metal-X, foam) to fight such a fire.

Types of Extinguishers Most fire extinguishers will have a pictograph label telling which fuels the extinguisher is designed to fight. Different types of fire extinguishers are designed to fight different classes of fire. The three most common types of fire extinguishers are:  Water (APW) Extinguishers,  Carbon Dioxide Extinguisher,  Dry Chemical Extinguishers

Water (APW) Extinguishers

APWs are designed for Class A (wood, paper, cloth) fires only.

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Never use water to extinguish flammable liquid fires. Water is extremely ineffective at extinguishing this type of fire, and you may, in fact, spread the fire if you try to use water on it. Never use water to extinguish an electrical fire. Water is a good conductor, and there is some concern for electrocution if you were to use water to extinguish an electrical fire.

Carbon Dioxide (CO2 ) Extinguishers

Carbon Dioxide extinguishers are filled with non-flammable carbon dioxide gas under extreme pressure. A CO2 extinguisher shall be recognize by its hard horn and lack of pressure gauge. The pressure in the cylinder is so great that when you use one of these extinguishers, bits of dry ice may shoot out the horn. CO2 cylinders are red and range in size from 2 kg to 50 kg or larger. In the larger sizes, the hard horn will be located on the end of a long, flexible hose. CO2’s are designed for Class B and C (flammable liquid and electrical) fires only. Carbon Dioxide is a non-flammable gas that extinguishes fire by displacing oxygen, or taking away the oxygen element of the fire triangle. The carbon dioxide is also very cold as it comes out of the extinguisher, so it cools the fuel as well. CO2’s may be ineffective at extinguishing Class A fires because they may not be able to displace enough oxygen to successfully put the fire out. Class A materials may also smolder and re-ignite.

- Engineering

Engineering will be performed by the Contractor under a project nature "TURN KEY". Which will be approved by OSHEE before works starting. This project will include drawings, calculations, instructions and all technical documentation required for the construction, installation, testing, operation and maintenance of equipment and structures of this object, although any equipment or material may not be mentioned in these specifications.

Constituent part of engineering is the control of documents, including purchase orders, bills of materials, inventories, certificates of civil works testing, test certificates of components main technical specifications and / or mechanical device produced, detailed programs of production and distribution equipment and / or components, detailed construction plans.

2.4. Construction Works

The construction of a 110/20 kV substation is an intensive and complex operation. It requires the coordination of numerous different supplies, works and activities, and accordingly the coordination of numerous different suppliers and various contractor teams. Normally, the construction works for a substation of the size of the 110/20 kV SS Kombinat last around 12 months. The site construction works could be split into two main groups: civil works and electro-mechanical works.

Civil construction works will include: - construction work on access roads (no new roads will be opened but at the end of the project implementation will needs adjustments work for the access road a bridge will be built). - earth works (excavation, grading, levelling and drainage), and - construction works for foundations, buildings, overpass and repair of the sewage channel (including all building services such as electrical installations, plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, ventilation), fire protection systems and fencing.

Electro-mechanical works will include: - earthing arrangements - mounting, installation, testing and commissioning of the main/primary equipment (busbars, transformers and switchgear) - mounting, installation, testing and commissioning of the secondary equipment (protection, signalling, telecommunication systems), and - mounting, installation, testing and commissioning of the auxiliary equipment (LV AC supply, DC supply, mobile generators, monitoring equipment, etc). 21 ENVIRONMENTAL and SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

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The sequence of works for the new 110/20 kV substation is briefly described below.

The first action will be the necessary excavation and removal of surplus soil at the substation location, with two purposes: 1) to level the ground and 2) to remove surface soil layer in order to install the earthing system for the entire substation and to install the drainage system. The next phase is the fencing and concrete works for the foundations of buildings, equipment portal foundations and transformer gantries. At this point, the supply of the equipment (primary equipment, secondary equipment, busbars, etc.) and outdoor electro- mechanical works would commence, while the civil works continue with the construction of buildings and the associated installation works inside those buildings. The indoor electrical equipment is supplied in the final stage, followed by installation, testing and final commissioning of all electro-mechanical equipment (including control and protection systems, telecommunication facilities, auxiliary supplies, etc.).

The heavy machinery which will be used for construction on site will consist of bulldozers, excavators, graders, cranes, road rollers, etc. This machinery will remain on the construction site during overall construction works. For transportation purposes, mainly normal (standard) trucks will be used, and only in exceptional case trailer trucks will be employed – truck load for the 110/20 kV transformer.

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Figure 2-5 Building view

Figure 2-6 Building view

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Figure 2-7 - Typical construction and installation of a substation infrastructure

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3 DESCRIPTION OF THE EXISTING ENVIRONMENT

3.1. Physycal Environment

Climate

The territory that includes the project area is part of the West Central Plain of Albania. Based on the climate classification of Albania, the project area lies on the border two climate subzones: a-the Central Coastal Mediterranean subzone; and b-the Central Hilly Mediterranean subzone.

The main climate parameters of the project area based on multiyear measurements by the meteorological station in Tirana are presented in the Table below. Table 3-1 – Main climate characteristics of the project area Value Nr. Parameters (Tirana Station) 1 Average Annual Temperature 15.1°C 2 Summer Highest Average Temperature 23.0°C 3 Absolute Maximum Temperatures 41.5°C 4 Winter Lowest Average Temperature 7.6°C 5 Absolute Minimum Temperature -10.4°C 6 Average Annual Precipitations 1210mm 7 Predominant wind direction SE 15.8% 8 Summer Predominant wind direction NW 20.6% 9 Winter Predominant wind direction SE 22.5% 10 Average wind velocity 1.6m/sec 11 Basic wind Pressure 0.281kg/m2 12 Maximum snow thickness 20cm 13 Freezing thickness of the soil 10cm 14 Relative Air humidity 70% 15 Sunshine duration in hours 2530

Geology

From a geological standpoint, Albania belongs to the southern branch of the Alpine orogenic system. The Shkodra-Peje transversal fault divides the Dinarides from the Hellenides. Albanian geologists refer to the geological structure constituting Albania as Albanides.

The project area is part of the Tirana syncline, which belongs to the Tirana-Ishmi depression. From the tectonic point of view, the Tirana syncline is located between two anticline structures: Dajti to the east and Paper- Preze to the west. Tirana city is situated in the most south eastern part of the field zone, with an altitude 100- 140 m above the sea level. To the East, South and West the field of Tirana is surrounded by low hills, represented by Miocene molassic deposits. So the field, which overlies the syncline of Tirana, covers a structure similar to graben, bordered to the West by the backthrust of Preza and to the East by the thrust of Dajti.

3 Upper Miocene (N 1) molassic deposits are main geological feature in the wider project area. In some particular 1 sections, an exception is made only by Burdigalian (N 1b) deposits, which are outcropped in surface; and Pleistocene – Holocene (Qp-h) deposits, which are mainly alluvium of the rivers of Tirana and Lana, consisting mainly from gravels covered by a subclays thickness of sediments (Xhomo et al., 2002). The subclays and clays, tends to be thicker toward the North and Northwest and reaches up to 20 – 30m. The Quaternary gravels have variable thickness. The lowest thickness of the Quaternary gravel is found to the East of the Tirana city.

A geological map of the wider Tirana area is presented below.

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Figure 3-1 – Geological map of wider project area Source: Geological map of Albania, Sc. 1:200,000, Xhomo A., et al, 2002

Air Quality

The main air pollution problems in Tirana city are attributed to the city traffic, to the increasing development of the road network and to the urban development. In addition, poor waste management practices as well as frequent use of small electricity generator units due to lack of electricity cause air pollution. The inefficient traffic management, the old age and the poor technical conditions of most vehicles, the combined increase in road traffic and lack of significant improvement in road infrastructure has caused chronic congestion on all principle roads and dangerously high levels of pollution. Vehicle emissions are responsible for the majority of CO, hydrocarbons, NOx, SO2 and particulate matter (PM) present in the atmosphere of the city.

Air quality monitoring indicates that the urban areas are exposed to high levels of air pollution. The Air Quality Monitoring (AQM) results for Tirana regularly show that such levels markedly exceeded the highest Interim Target level defined by WHO Air Quality Guideline for PM10 as well as air quality standards applicable to EU countries.

3.2 Natural Environment and Heritage

The project area, which lies in Tirana urban area is not characterised by pristine or natural habitats, landscapes with important scenic values or biodiversity (flora and fauna) of conservation interest. As a result, there are no protected or designated areas in the wider project region. Therefore, no valorization of the biodiversity has been done in the scope of this environmental assessment.

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3.2 Socio-economic Environment

Population

The population of Tirana city has grew from 246,000 inhabitants in 1989 to more than 600,000 in 2008, which represents an average demographic growth of 8%/year. According to INSTAT, residents living in the Tirana- Durres agglomeration will exceed one million within the next twenty years.

The greater Tirana area is estimated to account for about half of the country’s total GDP with per capita income 50% above the national average. Half of all registered enterprises (51%) are concentrated within the administrative borders of Tirana and Durres. 34 percent of new business set up in the Tirana district; and 67% of companies with foreign shareholders are located in the Greater Tirana metropolitan area.

Economic Activities

The greater Tirana area is estimated to account for about half of the country’s total GDP with per capita income 50% above the national average. Half of all registered enterprises (51%) are concentrated within the administrative borders of Tirana and Durres. 34 percent of new business set up in the Tirana district; and 67% of companies with foreign shareholders are located in the Greater Tirana metropolitan area.

In general, Albania’s economic structure has shifted from agriculture and industry to services and construction. Other sectors experiencing rapid growth are the retail and entertainment industry. Small and medium enterprises (SME) are considered to be main contributors of economic growth, employment generation and reduction of poverty. Overall, the private sector contributes 80% of GDP and accounts for 70% of employment.

In terms of the activities they exercise, data shows that a majority of them, approximately 26%, deal with retail trade. A considerable percentage are service businesses, leisure, wholesale trade, and less professions and fewer businesses in manufacturing, construction, transport, various agencies, health and others.

Health Services

According to information by INSTAT, the following public health institutions offer their services in the city of Tirana: - 15 polyclinics; - 11 women consultancy; and - 12 child consultancy.

Health services are organized in three levels: primary care, secondary hospital care, and tertiary hospital care. Public health services and promotions are offered in the context of primary health care and are supported and supervised by the Institute of Public Health.

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4 POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACTS

4.1. Impact Characterization Matrix

The analysis of the impacts on the environment take into account any potential change on the biophysical and socio-economic environment (including health aspects of the population living and working in the project area) which may result from the proposed project. The level of change determines the significance of a change, which is assessed in terms of spatial extent, probability duration, and intensity. The overall assessment mainly addresses changes that are considered significant.

Criteria for impact assessment have been set according to their (i) scope, (ii) probability of occurrence, (iii) duration, (iv) intensity / magnitude and (v) reversibility and matrix to assess all impacts on different elements of the environment is prepared.

Table 4-1 - Matrix with criteria for environmental impact assessment Scope / Limited Area on, and around the construction and operational Extent (on SS location) substation location Local In the range of municipality / neighbouring municipalities Regional Albania / neighbouring countries Global Continent and wider Probability No probability Should not occur during normal operation and conditions Low probability Possible, but unlikely Average probability May happen sometimes High probability Likely to occur during the life cycle of the project Reliable probability Will certainly appear Duration Very short Few minutes to few hours Short Few hours to few weeks Average duration Few weeks to few months Long Few months to few years Very long Decades / centuries Intensity / А Negligible. Weak change to environment. Magnitude Low. Small detectable change to environment, but with B proper planning does not cause damage. Moderate. Larger, but non-fundamental change to the C environment that can be controlled by implementing the appropriate measures. D High. Big, fundamental change to the environment. E Impact that requires compensation measures. Reversibility Reversible Reversible impact (impact upon which the environment will (impact) be able to return to the original state) Irreversible Irreversible impact (impact upon which the environment (impact) will not be able to return to its original state)

4.2 Evaluation of Impact Significance

The significance of a potential effect is a function of its character (magnitude, duration, etc.) and the value of the resource being affected. It can be defined as the level at which the assessor considers the effect to be material to the environment. This is specific to each effect and will vary from effect to effect.

In general, effects may be categorised into the following significance categories:  None: no detectable change to the environment;  Minor: a detectable but non-material change to the environment;  Moderate: a material but non-fundamental change to the environment;  Major: a fundamental change to the environment.

28 ENVIRONMENTAL and SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 110/20 kV TEC KOMBINAT SUBSTATION, TIRANA Table 4-2 – Potential environmental and social impacts from the proposed project Significance of the impact Parameter / indicator Description Scope Duration Probability Magnitude Reversibility without mitigation Energy supply Improvement of the reliability of the Reliable Major operation Local Very long High NA electricity supply probability (positive) Electric and magnetic fields Irreversible Exposure of public or workers to electric operation Limited Very short Low probability Low Minor (for the life of and magnetic fields the project) Greenhouse gasses Leakage of SF6 gas from electrical operation Global Very short Low probability Low Minor Reversible equipment (if SF6 gas is used as insulator) Air quality Emission of dust and particulate matter Limited Very short Reliable Moderate Moderate construction Reversible Emission from construction traffic Limited Very short probability Low Minor Soils / waters Irreversible Change in surface run-off on the locality Very long Low Minor (for the life of construction Limited Low probability the project) Risk of oil or fuel spillage, risk of alkaline Very short Low Minor Reversible concrete spillage Risk of pollution from transformer oil operation Limited Very short Low probability Moderate Moderate Reversible spillage Noise & vibrations -Major (within 50 m) Noise from construction works at the Average duration Reliable -Moderate construction Limited Low Reversible substation (discontinuous) probability (within 200 m) -Minor (within 400 m) Operational noise from substation (corona Very long Reliable operation Limited Low Minor Reversible effect and noise from transformers) (discontinuous) probability

29 ENVIRONMENTAL and SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 110/20 kV TEC KOMBINAT SUBSTATION, TIRANA Table 4-2 - Potential environmental and social impacts from the proposed project (continued) Significance of the impact Parameter / indicator Description Scope Duration Probability Magnitude Reversibility without mitigation Visual effects / Impacts on landscape Construction zone will draw changes in the Reliable construction Limited Short Negligible Minor Reversible aesthetics of the area. probability Physical changes to the landscape Irreversible Reliable operation arising as a result of new structure Limited Very long Low Minor (for the life of probability (substation) the project) Waste Different categories of waste: - Waste from packaging (EU waste code 15) Reliable construction Limited Short to average Moderate Moderate Reversible - Construction waste (EU waste code 17) probability - Municipal waste (EU waste code 20) Different categories of waste: - Waste from use of coatings (paints) (EU waste code 08) Reliable operation - Waste from packaging (EU waste code 15) Limited Very long Low Minor Reversible probability - Waste from electrical and electronic equipment (EU waste code 16) - Municipal waste (EU waste code 20) Land acquisition - Temporary acquisition (if required) Reliable construction Limited Very long Low Minor Irreversible - Permanent acquisition (approx. 4.000 m2) probability Traffic and transport Increase traffic flows on the local road / Limited to Reliable construction Short to average Moderate Minor Reversible street network in Tirana local probability Cultural heritage construction Case of accidental archaeological discovery Limited Short to Average Low probability Low Minor Reversible Health and safety - Community health and safety (risk of accidents to local residents / communities) Minor to construction / operation Limited Long to very long Low probability Moderate Reversible - Operational health and safety (risk of moderate accidents to work force)

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5 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

5.1 Introduction

The project's Environment and Social Management Plan (ESMP) consisting of a set of mitigation and monitoring measures, criteria for their successful implementation and institutional measures to be taken during project implementation to eliminate adverse environmental and social impacts, offset them, or reduce them to acceptable levels, has been developed as part of the Environmental and Social Assessment process. It has been prepared to ensure that all relevant project stages are implemented in compliance with applicable Albanian laws and regulations and WB environmental safeguard requirements.

The ESMP has been formulated in such a way that it is easy to use. The following aspects are addressed within the plan:

 Description of mitigation measures – (Environmental and Social Mitigation Table): The ESMP identifies feasible and cost effective measures to reduce impacts to acceptable levels. Each mitigation measure is briefly described with reference to the impact to which it relates and project phase under which it is required.

 Description of monitoring program - (Environmental and Social Monitoring Table): Performance monitoring has been designed to ensure that mitigation measures are implemented and have the intended result. The monitoring program clearly indicates the linkages between impacts identified during the environmental and social appraisal process, parameters to be measured, methods to be used, monitoring locations, frequency of measurements and timeline of the monitoring activities.

 Institutional arrangements: Responsibilities for mitigation and monitoring are defined. The ESMP identifies arrangements for coordination between the various actors responsible for mitigation.

The ESMP will be implemented during the pre-construction, construction and operation / maintenance of the proposed substation project.

5.2 Responsibilities

Pre-construction stage

Each requirement that will result from the process of obtaining specific project-related decisions by the Tirana municipality and other competent bodies (ministries, agencies, etc.) during the pre-construction stage will have to be included in the final documentation for construction.

It will be the task of the appointed contractors to further detail the issues addressed in this ESMP, depending on the progress of project planning, up until construction (establishment of construction zone, temporary facilities for work force, details for storing construction and other materials, traffic and transport aspects, waste management issues, etc).

Construction stage

All mitigation measures committed to, as defined in the ESMP for the proposed substation, the access to the construction site and any associated works, need to be included in the construction procedural documents, as well as in contracts for particular works with contractors. In the project will be no new transmission lines, new substation will be connected to the existing ones and no new roads.

The selected construction contractor will be required to provide the required plans and procedures to OShEE for approval prior to construction commencing.

OShEE is ultimately responsible for the implementation of the ESMP, with the objective of ensuring effective implementation of the mitigation measures, stakeholder engagement and other project requirements.

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Operational stage

Environmental and social management during the operational phase of the proposed substation will generally consist of monitoring the efficiency of measures incorporated during the design as well as monitoring the project’s operational performance. The operational management and monitoring will be organized and conducted by OShEE.

5.3 Review and Amendment

OShEE will regularly review the ESMP to reflect any changes in the project implementation and organisation. No changes would be permitted with conflict with Albanian regulations or WB’s environmental and social requirements. Upon any amendment, the amended ESMP will be communicated to all relevant parties and stakeholders.

5.4 Environmental and Social Mitigation Plan

The overall aim of the mitigation measures is to mitigate the construction and operational effects of the proposed 110/20 kV substation. Careful planning has sought to identify a project location which prevents impacts to the people and the natural environment as far as practicable.

Where impacts cannot be avoided, the approach has been to reduce impacts to the minimum necessary for safe implementation of the project. Where significant effects cannot be avoided, consideration has been given to mitigation measures which seek to offset impacts through compensation. The measures that will be implemented to mitigate the effects of implementing the proposed project are presented in the table below.

All mitigation measures committed to and defined in this Environmental and Social Management Plan for the proposed substation need to be included in the construction procedural documents, as well as in contracts for particular works with contractors.

The following tables summarise the mitigation strategy identified in this environmental and social assessment.

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MITIGATION MEASURES

Phase Subject Mitigation Measures Cost Responsibility Start Date Finish Date Good construction practice to prevent dust and particulate emissions by effective control of the potential sources, including (at a minimum): - Applying dust suppression measures - water sprinkling measures in case of visible dust or in dry season (if required). - Design earthworks to allow future successful re-vegetation. - Proper maintenance of all construction machinery and equipment. Air Quality - Appropriate restriction of vehicle speeds (30 km/h in-site (at No additional Commencement of Completion of (dust and particular construction site, on earthen surface and 50km/h off-site, in Tirana Contractor cost construction works construction works matter) city). - Cover loads as needed to prevent dust release. - Careful loading and unloading operations and use of water spraying measures to avoid fugitive emissions. - Protect exposed soil and material stockpiles against wind erosion. - Clean the vehicle tires, where necessary, to prevent dirt being carried onto the roads.

CONSTRUCTION Good construction practice to prevent soil / water pollution, including (at a minimum): - No water discharge directly to ground. Provision of equipment for evacuation of leakages. - To be included Regular maintenance of all machinery to prevent engine oil and fuel - in the Commencement of Completion of Soil and water leaks. Contractor construction construction works construction works Provision of portable toilets to prevent any sewage being discharged - contract on site. - Provide services from licensed operator for portable toilets - Nearby of new substation is a small water channet, measures are taken in project that will be no direct or indirect discharge.

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Responsibili Start Date Finish Date Phase Subject Mitigation Measures Cost ENVIRONMENTAL and SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 110/20 tykV TEC KOMBINAT SUBSTATION, TIRANA Good construction practice to comply with Albanian noise standards and to prevent noise emission level that will cause nuisance, including (at a minimum): - Any compressors brought on to construction sites will be sound reduced models fitted with acoustic enclosure. - All pneumatic tools will be fitted with silencers. - Care will be taken when erecting substation towers or during other steelwork to avoid impact noise from banging steel. - Care will be taken when unloading vehicles to minimize noise. Delivery vehicles will be routed so as to minimize disturbance to local residents. No additional Commencement of Completion of Construction noise Contractor Delivery vehicles will be prohibited from waiting within or close to the site cost construction works construction works with their engines running. - All machinery items will be properly maintained and operated in order to avoid causing excessive noise. - Restrictions on periods of operation of specific construction activities will be agreed by the contractor with the relevant local authority and local residents. - Local residents will be informed about the working time. - Night-time construction operations only when necessary and after

CONSTRUCTION consultation with local residents. Develop a waste management system to ensure sustainable management of all waste types to be generated during construction, including waste selection and recycling / reuse options; disposal options and separation of waste, (at a minimum): - Provide waste bins / containers Reuse of excavated soil and spoil as much as possible. - To be included in Separate collection of recyclable construction and packaging wastes (metal, Commencement of Completion of Waste - the construction Contractor plastic, glass, etc.) on-site and their removal by licensed operators and It construction works construction works contract will be transported to site collections. - Collect mixed commercial wastes and their removal by licensed operator / municipal utility for further disposal. - Separate collection of hazardous HZW on-site in suitable and labelled bins / containers and their removal by licensed HZW operators for further disposal.

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MITIGATION TABLE

Phase Subject Mitigation Measures Cost Responsibility Start Date Finish Date Remediation / landscaping of the construction site, including recultivation To be included measures to screen facilities from view, to extent possible. During construction in the Completion of Visual impacts Contractor works (progressive construction construction works mitigation) contract

All construction work would be assessed for traffic management requirements, in accordance with the Albanian legislation on roads and transport. Only contractors approved / licensed by the Albanian road competent authorities would be selected to undertake construction traffic activities. In compliance with national regulations, the contractor will insure that the construction site is properly secured and construction related traffic regulated. This includes, but is not limited to: - Carry out consultations with local authorities and with traffic police to clarify traffic related project aspects. To be included - Signposting, warning signs, barriers and traffic diversions: site will be Construction traffic in the Commencement of Completion of CONSTRUCTION clearly visible and the public warned of all potential hazards. Contractor and transport construction construction works construction works - Traffic management system and staff training, especially for site access contract and near-site heavy traffic. Provision of safe passages and crossings for pedestrians where construction traffic interferes. - Adjustment of working hours to local traffic patterns, e.g. avoiding major transport activities during rush hours or times of livestock movement. - Active traffic management by trained and visible staff at the site, if required for safe and convenient passage for the public. - Ensuring safe and continuous access to nearby buildings and facilities, if possible.

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MITIGATION TABLE

Phase Subject Mitigation Measures Cost Responsibility Start Date Finish Date The land acquisition process shall be conducted in accordance with the Before relevant Albanian legislation and WB requirements. All land purchases and Within project Prior to the Land acquisition OShEE commencement of temporary occupation of land including compensation will be guided by a budget construction construction works. Resettlement Policy Framework. Develop and implement procedures: (i) to protect health and safety of workers (labour and working conditions), to include (but not be limited to): - training of workers on construction safety regulations. - provision of suitable personal protection equipment (PPE). - adopt transport safety practices in order to prevent eventual traffic incidents and nuisance impacts to people To be included - no activities to be undertaken in adverse weather conditions. in the Commencement of Completion of Health and safety - provision of emergency (first) aid service at construction site. Contractor construction construction works construction works - provision of fire safety and safety from other hazards. contract (ii) for public health and safety, to include (but not be limited to): CONSTRUCTION - security as needed to prevent unauthorized access to the construction site. - adopt transport safety practices in order to prevent eventual traffic incidents and nuisance impacts to people. - notice to local authorities and nearby residents before major construction activities and traffic. Develop and implement a chance find procedure according to the No additional Commencement of Completion of Cultural heritage Albanian relevant legislation and ensure all contractors and other relevant Contractor cost construction works construction works parties are trained in its use.

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MITIGATION MEASURES

Phase Subject Mitigation Measures Cost Responsibility Start Date Finish Date

Comply with international standards for limit values for exposure to EMF as recommended by the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 2010, WHO (2007a and b): (i) for exposure of public (EF=5kV/m and MF=200 µT), and (ii) for professional exposure (EF=10kV/m and MF=1000 µT), by: - Fencing the perimeter of the substation to restrict public access. - Establish appropiate safety zone around the energized components within substation area. - Ensure that all electrical substation equipment is designed, Electric and manufactured and installed in accordance to relevant technical To be included Commencement of Decommissioning of magnetic fields standards and requirements of the International Electrotechnical in operational OShEE operation the substation (EMF) Commission (IEC) / other international standards budget

OPERATION - Ensure that safety heights and distances of the conductors and equipment is in complinace with the respective technical standards. - Ensure that the substation building, electric equipment and other facilities are grounded. - Ensure that the regular maintenance is performed in accordance to the IEC requirements. - Ensure that suitable personal protection equipment (PPE) for workers is provided. - Ensure measurements of EMF levels (upon request).

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Phase Subject Mitigation Measures Cost Responsibility Start Date Finish Date Comply with Albanian noise standards and prevent noise emission level that will cause nuisance by: - Ensure that all electrical substation equipment is designed, manufactured and installed in accordance to relevant technical standards and requirements of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) / other international standards. - Reduce sound noise level from transformers:  via specification that will ensure that noise level generated at source is bellow 60 dB(A), and  by installation of rubber foundation elements that will achieve appropriate reduction of noise emission. To be included Design stage and Decommissioning of Operational noise in operational OShEE - Reduce noise due to corona effect (corona discharge) by: construction stage the substation  appropriate corona testing of conductors. budget  manufacture of conductors consistent with technical specifications, particularly with respect to removal of drawing oils, application of appropriate type and quantity of grease on the inner layers of the conductor and any other factors which could affect the surface condition of the conductor.  provide requirements in contracts with suppliers which would OPERATION ensure that conductors will be stored, transported and handled with appropriate care so as to minimise surface damage and contamination. - Ensure measurements of noise levels (upon request).

- Prohibit use of oil containing PCB - Design and install include oil / storm concrete water tank (basin) below the transformer(s) for collection and evacuation of eventual oil leakage, with appropriate capacity (volume). Regular inspection Hazardous To be included throughout the substation operational period will be performed to Commencement of Decommissioning of substances in operational OShEE ensure the containment is secure operation the substation (transformer oil) budget - Carry out regular control / maintenance of transformers in order to timely detect any eventual oil leakage and/or failure risks. - Oil refilling (if required) in transformer(s) shall be done of-site (authorised facility).

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Phase Subject Mitigation Measures Cost Responsibility Start Date Finish Date Ensure continuos SF6 gas monitoring with presure measurement unit SF6 gas To be included and control eventual gas leakage. In a case of gas leakage, prior to to Commencement of Decommissioning of (if used as in operational OShEE SF6 gas density drops below the critical level, the bay will be closed and operation the substation insulator) budget out-of service until the problem is solved. Develop a waste management system to ensure sustainable management of all waste types to be generated during operation, including waste selection and recycling / reuse options; disposal options and separation of hazardous waste (at a minimum): Provide waste bins / containers - To be included Separate collection of recyclable packaging wastes (metal, plastic, Commencement of Decommissioning of Waste - in operational OShEE glass) on-site and their removal by licensed operators. operation the substation budget - Collect mixed commercial wastes and their removal by licensed operator / municipal utility for further disposal. - Separate collection of hazardous wastes (HZW) on-site in suitable and labelled bins / containers and their removal by licensed HZW operators for further disposal. Prepare and implement fire protection plan (including emergency

OPERATION response and recovery / cleanup procedures) in compliance with national legislation and in consultation with the relevant emergency Fire risk services. This plan is to be certified and approved by respective To be included To be prepared prior to Decommissioning of (emergency competent authority and would include (at a minimum): in operational OShEE commencement of the substation response) - Required fire protection equipment and its regular control and budget operation maintenance (including lightning installation). - Training needs of employees for fire protection. - Procedures for safe evacuation in a case of fire event. Prepare and implement OHS Plan. Detailed measures need to be To be included Operational health Commencement of Decommissioning of outlined in terms of protection of employees during the substation in operational OShEE and safety (OHS) operation the substation operation and maintenance. budget Develop and implement a grievance process by which the general public No additional Commencement of Decommissioning of Grievances and other external stakeholders can raise concerns, and which will be OShEE cost operation the substation handled in a prompt and consistent manner.

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5.5 Environmental and Social Monitoring Plan

The ESMP also covers monitoring aspects and therefore forms the basis for of the environmental and social performance monitoring of OShEE and its contractors to ensure that committed mitigation measures throughout the construction and the operation of the proposed substation are implemented and have the intended result.

The following table summarises the environmental and social monitoring plan for the implementation of project.

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Table 5-3 – Environmental and Social Monitoring Table Project Way / type of Environmental indicator / parameter Frequency Responsibility Start / finish Reason phase monitoring Air quality During whole Compliance with Albanian air Daily / Visual / construction Monitoring of the dust emission due to construction Contractor / quality regulations / In a case of public Interviews with (dry and activities. OShEE & PIU Maintenance of the quality of compliant nearby residents windy the air periods) Soil and water Visual / Incidental Monitoring and sampling upon eventual leakages. sampling and Compliance with Albanian (after eventual leakage) Contractor / During whole laboratory water quality regulations / Inspection of mobile toilets, in order to check if OShEE & PIU construction Weekly Visual Control of potential pollution they are emptied regularly. Construction noise Compliance with Albanian During intensive Noise measuring noise regulations / Monitoring of transport regime and construction construction activities / equipment / Contractor / During whole Maintenance of the equipment / machinery. In a case of public Interviews with OShEE & PIU construction compliant nearby residents environmental noise below limit values CONSTRUCTION Transport and traffic Monitoring of the compliance with the agreed Contractor / During whole Community safety / Safety of transport and traffic safety measures and Continuous Visual procedures. OShEE & PIU construction the construction site Waste management Inspection / control of reuse works of excavated During earth As required Visual Control of reuse success earth material. works Inspection of the vessels for waste collection Weekly Visual (regularity of emptying, etc.). Contractor / Compliance with Albanian Inspection of construction zones and scope (control OShEE & PIU During whole waste regulations / Weekly Visual over illegal waste dumping). construction Maintenance of the Monitoring of procedures related to possible Weekly Visual construction site recycling and disposal systems.

41 ENVIRONMENTAL and SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 110/20 kV TEC KOMBINAT SUBSTATION, TIRANA Table 5-3 – Environmental and Social Monitoring Table (continued) Project Way / type of Environmental indicator / parameter Frequency Responsibility Start / finish Reason phase monitoring Visual amenities / landscape Upon During closure of the Contractor / Maintenance of visual values Site restoration / landscaping. Visual completion of construction site OShEE & PIU of the project area construction Health and safety Monitoring of enforcement of public safety Compliance with Albanian Contractor / During whole procedures and operational health / safety Continuous Visual public and occupational OShEE & PIU construction during construction. health and safety regulations Cultural heritage CONSTRUCTION Compliance with Albanian Archeological heritage in case of incidental As required (in a case Contractor / During earth regulations on cultural archeological discovery (chance find Visual of discovery) OShEE & PIU works heritage/ procedure) Protection of cultural heritage Exposure to electric and magnetic fields During Compliance with exposure Equipment for Measurement of electric and magnetic fields On demand OShEE operational limit values for public and measuring EMF life professional exposure Hazardous substances (transformer oil) Regular checks of oil concrete tank below Visual / During Compliance with Albanian Eventual incident of leakage of transformer oil the transformer(s) / sampling and OShEE operational water quality regulations / Incidental (after laboratory life Control of potential pollution eventual leakage) OPERATION Operational noise Compliance with Albanian Noise measuring During noise regulations / Monitoring of the operational noise from In a case of public equipment / OShEE operational Maintenance of the corona effect and transformers compliant Interviews with life environmental noise below nearby residents limit values

42 ENVIRONMENTAL and SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 110/20 kV TEC KOMBINAT SUBSTATION, TIRANA Table 5-3 – Environmental and Social Monitoring Table (continued) Project Way / type of Environmental indicator / parameter Frequency Responsibility Start / finish Reason phase monitoring Greenhouse gases Complaince with Albanian Presure During SF6 gas Continuous SF6 gas regulations / measurement OShEE operational (if used as insulator) monitoring Safe and continuous unit life operation of the substation Waste management  Selection / recycling of packaging waste Compliance with Albanian In compliance with the During and obsolete electrical equipment and waste regulations / approved waste Visual OShEE operational materials Maintenance of the management system life  Separation of HZW fractions and removal substation location Fire safety Technical tests and standard Compliance with Albanian fire During maintenance protection regulations / Fire safety measure and procedures Continuous OShEE operational OPERATION tests performed Safe and continuous life by the licensed operation of the substation operators Health and safety Monitoring of enforcement of public safety During Compliance with Albanian procedures and operational health / safety Continuous Visual OShEE operational public and occupational during operation. life health and safety regulations Grievances During Monitoring of enforcement of compliance Stakeholder OShEE Compliance with Albanian Continuous operational mechanism. engagement regulations life

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6 INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS 6.1 INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS

In this chapter, information about the responsibilities and procedures related to mitigation measures and monitoring, environmental information flow chart, decision making hierarchy on environmental management will be given and how the data gathered from the monitoring is analyzed and used in an efficient way to maintain a sustainable environmental performance will be mentioned.

6.2Liabilities and Procedures related to the Mitigation Measures and Monitoring

“Mitigation Plan” which covers the mitigation measures to be taken to minimize the negative possible environmental effects due to the planning/design, construction and operation activities is presented in chapter-II. “Monitoring Plan” which aims to control the implementation clauses of the procedures and measures mentioned in the “mitigation plan” is provided in chapter-V. “Mitigation and monitoring plans” are the basic elements forming the “Environmental Management Plan” prepared within the content of “Political, Forensic and Administrative Framework” section in environmental impact assessment reports.

Environmental Information Flow (Reporting and the frequency of the report submission)

In order to devise and implement a successful environmental management plan, the elements which are supposed to be obeyed should be determined carefully. Within this scope, it is abided by the subjects mentioned in the international regulations and communiqués. Environmental issues in Albanian National Legislation predicates on the Law no. 10440 (2011) "On Environmental Impact Assessment".

6.3110/20 kV TEC KOMBINAT SUBSTATION Environmental Information Flow:

Environmental information flow chart for the proposed 110/20 Substation project based on the mentioned regulation above and the table describing the organization are presented below:

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National Context World Bank Context

According to the WB’s operational policy on EA, the proposed SS is assessed as B category, According to the Albanian EIA requiring an Environmental Management legislation, the proposed SS is Plan (EMP). considered as non-annex development and does not require EIA.

EMP (including Mitigation and Monitoring Plan(s)) is prepared to meet the WB's EA requirements.

- EMP is submitted to the WB for approval. - EMP is approved by the WB.

EMP Application Report (Monitoring Report), prepared by the Contractor based on the EMP and Monitoring Program, is submitted to the Project Owner (OShEE).

The EMP Application Report approved by the Project Owner (OShEE) is submitted to the WB(*).

The submitted EMP Application Report is controlled and approved by the WB(**).

Figure. Environmental Information Flow

(*): OSHEE (as the project owner) with the help of OSHEE’s district offices shall audit the environmental performance of the contractor and controls whether the contractor obeys to the issues determined in the EMP. Within this scope, the contractor is liable to meet the environmental requirements and to submit the reports (in quarterly period) covering the construction activities and their corresponding mitigation measures to OSHEE.

(**): In the case of necessity, the project site is audited checking in place and approved by the World Bank representatives.

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Table 6-1– Organization and institutional responsibility

Action during construction Institutional Responsibility

Monitoring Data Collection / - Environmental monitoring, as required by the EMP, will be Preparation of Monitoring performed by the selected contractor or consultancy firm hired Report(s) by the contractor. - The Monitoring Report(s), based on the acquired monitoring data, will be prepared by the selected contractor or consultancy firm hired by the contractor and submitted to the Project Owner (OShEE) in a quarterly basis. Monitoring Data Analysis / - Project Owner (OShEE) / its supervising body will control the Approval of Monitoring accuracy of the monitoring data and approve the Monitoring Report(s) Report(s). - Upon approval by the Project Owner (OShEE), the Monitoring Report(s) will be submitted to the World Bank. - The WB will review and approve the Monitoring Report(s). Management Actions The competent authority – the Ministry of Environment has the authority to inspect, terminate, shutdown, change the operations etc. if any situation of incompliance with existing national regulations is observed.

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7 PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS

OShEE intends to implement the project as an example of good practice in the development of substation infrastructure with the aim of involving stakeholders and affected public and maintaining good communication practices throughout the life of the project. According to this approach, the target of the information disclosure / communication will be:  To provide to stakeholders a schedule and information on activities that will be arranged, together with the mechanisms for their feedback.  To provide an opportunity for the public to articulate their concerns about the project or related activities.  To make public the commitment to ensure best practices in terms of environmental protection and health and safety for workers and contractors.  To make available to the public a grievance procedure, in order to collect any negative feedback and to act in correcting the causes that may lead to a negative opinion about project.

In that respect, on 10.08.2015 and 24.11.2015, a meeting with representatives of local community has been organized. This meeting took place at Municipality no.6 Tirane. Competent authority of Municipality no.6 Tirane, announced 5days before meeting about project presentation. Purpose of the meeting was to inform the nearby residents about the proposed project and to provide a summary of likely impacts and proposed mitigation measures. The representative of OShEE presented to the participants the following materials: - Project description and the need of the Project. - Potential environmental impacts and respective mitigation measures.

Summary of the meeting and the main points of the public discussion are given in the Appendix 1.

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Consideration of the key effects of the proposed project indicates that the careful planning of the new 110/20 kV substation together with the identification of a comprehensive set of mitigation measures, which when implemented, reduces the potential effects of the substation significantly.

The findings of this environmental and social assessment indicate that the project objective of identifying technically feasible and economically viable solution which on balance causes the least disturbance to the environment and to the people who live and work in its surrounding has been met.

The construction and operation of the proposed substation is considered as justified because:  Environmental issues related to all stages of the life cycle of the proposed project are identified and taken into account.  The assessment of the environmental and social impacts is based on best available information and consideration of all potential impacts.  The identified likely impacts can be prevented, reduced or compensated and, therefore, the proposed project is not a threat for adverse or irreversible damage to the natural and social environment in the project area.  The proposed project will not cause significant impacts on biodiversity and ecological integrity of the area.

The environmental and social impacts associated with the proposed project are identified and addressed in this ESA report according to the requirements of the relevant Albanian regulation, the World Bank and best international practices.

50 ENVIRONMENTAL and SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 110/20 kV TEC KOMBINAT SUBSTATION, TIRANA REFERENCES

1 Albanian National Strategy of Energy and Action Plan until 2020 2 Extremely Low Frequency Fields; World Health Organization (WHO), 2007 3 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK (ESMF), ALBANIA POWER RECOVERY PROJECT, CEZ Shperndarj; 2014 4 Guideline for Limiting Exposure to Time-Varying Electric and Magnetic Fields (from 1 to 100 KHz); ICNIRP, 2010 5 Guidelines for Limiting Exposure to Time-Varying Electric, Magnetic, and Electromagnetic Fields (up to 300 GHz); ICNIRP, 1998 6 Human Exposure to Electric and Magnetic Field near the 400 kV transmission line Bitola – Amindeo; Faculty of Electrical Engineering-Skopje, 1999; Draft Report 7 International Finance Corporation (IFC) – Environmental, Health and Safety Guidelines for Electric Power Transmission and Distribution 8 Possible effects of Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) on Human Health; Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks – SCENIHR, EU Commission, 2007 9 World Bank Safeguard policies 10 Albanian Institute of Statistics (“Instituti Statistikave”) – www. instat.gov.al 11 International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) - www.icnirp.org 12 Tirana Municipality - www.tirana.gov.al

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1. Public consultation meeting, on 10.08.2015. This meeting took place at Municipality no.6 Tirane. Purpose of the meeting was to inform the nearby residents about the proposed project and to provide a summary of likely impacts and proposed mitigation measures. The representative of OShEE presented to the participants the following materials: - Project description and the need of the Project. - Potential environmental impacts and respective mitigation measures.

No WARD PUBLIC TIME AND NUMBER OF LIST OF SUMMARY OF CONSULTATI DATE PEOPLE PARTICIPATED COMMENTS ON OBJECTIVES AND LOCATION PUBLIC ORGANIZATIONS 1 Municip Municipality Time 9:00-10:00 3 Engineer 1. Arian Hoxha Project Purpose of the ality no.6 (meeting Date OSHEE expert Implementation Unit meeting was to no.6 hall) 10.08.2015 (PIU) inform the nearby Tirane 2 Project residents about Implementatio 2. Genc Pecnikaj the proposed n Unit (PIU) project and to Electrical Engineer provide a Resident of OSHEE summary of likely the project impacts and 3. Ilir Josa Electrical area proposed Engineer OSHEE mitigation measures. 4. Anila Kasa Residents of the Environment Engineer area expressed OSHEE their readiness for project 5. Residents of the area: implementation They were  Nevruz Dyrmishi informed about project process  Jakup Huri and the environmental  Fatmir Dimi impact. Taking into  Lodimir Zegullani consideration the difficult of power  Shkelzen Lamuca supply situation in which we are  Alfred Shkreta all the residents confirm that the  Gentian Cullahi project is very helpful and  Besnika Shepa urgent. They  Guri Seferi understoond the minor project  Mirela Hysa impacts and give their willing for a  Shefqet Dervishi good project implementation

52 ENVIRONMENTAL and SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 110/20 kV TEC KOMBINAT SUBSTATION, TIRANA  Xhemal Bershuni process. Generally in all  Gani Sadiku they comments they express the  Luan Kulla fully accordance with the project  Xhuljeta Semani scope and the way that OSHEE  Agim Hoxha is approaching this.  Bukurie Vodollani

 Arjta Pero

 Gentian Cako

Ect.

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2. Public consultation meeting, on 24.11.2015. This meeting took place at Municipality no.6 Tirane. Purpose of the meeting was to inform the nearby residents about the proposed project and to provide a summary of likely impacts and proposed mitigation measures. The representative of OShEE presented to the participants the following materials: - Project description and the need of the Project. - Potential environmental impacts and respective mitigation measures.

No WARD PUBLIC TIME AND DATE NUMBER OF LIST OF SUMMARY OF CONSULTA PEOPLE PARTICIPATED COMMENTS TION OBJECTIVES LOCATION AND PUBLIC ORGANIZATIO NS 1 Municipal Municipality Time 10:00-11:30 3 Engineer 3. Arian Hoxha Purpose of the ity no.6 no.6 Date 24.11.2015 OSHEE expert Project meeting was to Tirane (meeting Implementatio inform the hall) 2 Project nearby n Unit (PIU) Implementation residents about Unit (PIU) the proposed 4. Beglie Perhati project and to Director of Resident of the provide a project area Project OSHEE summary of likely impacts 5. Ilir Josa and proposed Electrical mitigation Engineer measures. OSHEE Residents of the area 6. Anila Kasa expressed their Environment readiness for project Engineer implementation OSHEE They were informed about project process

57 ENVIRONMENTAL and SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 110/20 kV TEC KOMBINAT SUBSTATION, TIRANA 7. Residents of and the the area: environmental impact.  Besim Kocaqi Taking into consideration  Urim Faruku the difficult of power supply  Gani Sadiku situation in which we are  Agim Hoxha all the residents confirm that  Nertila the project is Kozmani very helpful and urgent.  Lek Pjetri They understoond  Arben Coru the minor project impacts  Altin Gega and give their willing for a  Prele Cenaj good project implementation  Blerina Zhyraj process. Generally in all  Shefqet they comments Kesushi they express the fully  Xhevahir accordance Prenti with the project scope and the  Mikela Hysa way that OSHEE is  Gani Sadiku approaching this.  Pranvera Kalfoqe

 Lulzim Gozhina

 Gani Lasku

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