Initial Environmental Examination
Project Number: 40648-033 November 2014
IND: Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism – Tranche 2
Submitted by
Department of Tourism and Culture, Government of Tamil Nadu
This report has been submitted to ADB by the Government of Tamil Nadu, Chennai and is made publicly available in accordance with ADB’s public communications policy (2011). It does not necessarily reflect the views of ADB.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION 08
1.1 Background……………………………………….………………………. 08
1.2 Project Components……………………………….………………………. 08
1.3 Project Components Wise………………………….………………………. 08
1.4 Operation & Maintenance Cost………………………………………….. 09
1.5 Purpose of the IEE……………………………………………………….. 09
1.6 Environmental Regulatory Compliance………………………………….. 10
1.7 Report Structure ………………………………………………………….. 15
2.0 DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT COMPONENTS 16
2.1 Components & Need of the project………………………………………. 16
2.2 Proposed Facilities…………………………………………………… 16
2.3 Components of the Subproject…………………………………………. 18
2.4 Sanitray Complex………………………………………………… ……. 18
2.5 Deployment Schedule………………………………………………… 19
3.0 DESCRIPTION OF THE EXISTING ENVIRONMENT 20
3.1 Environmental Profile ………………………………………….……….. 20
3.1.1 Physical Characteristics……………………….…………….. 20
3.1.2 Location……………………………………………… 20
3.1.3 Accessibility………………………………………………. 20
3.1.4 Physical & Geographical features…………..……………… 21
3.1.5 Climate…………………………………………. 21
3.1.6 Hydrogeology……………………………………………… 21
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3.1.7 Nature of Soil……………………………………… 21
3.1.8 Trade and Commerce……………………………………….. 21
3.1.9 Administration……………………………………….. 22
3.1.10 Tourism Places……………………………………….. 22
3.1.11 Socio-Economic Condition………………………………… 23
3.1.12 Population Details…………………………………….. 24
3.2 Environmental Profile – Site Specific ……………………… 26
3.2.1 Description of Project…………………………………….. 26
3.2.2 Site Details………………………………………………. 26
4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES 27
4.1 Location Impacts……………………………………………………….. 27
4.2 Design Impacts and Pre-Construction Impacts ………………………… 28
4.3 Construction Impacts …………………………………………………… 29
4.4 Operation and Maintenance Impacts …………………………………….. 29
4.5 Cumulative Impact Assessment………………………………………….. 29
4.6 Environment Management Plan ………………………………………….. 32
5.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 33
5.1 Institutional Arrangements……………………………………………….. 33
5.2 Program Management …………………………………………………… 33
5.2.1 Safeguards Management…………………………………….. 35
5.3 Environmental Management Plan …………………………… 38
5.4 Envrionmental Monitoring Plan…………………………………………… 53
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5.5 Capacity Building ………………………………………………………. 57
5.5.1 Target Audience………………………………………………. 57
5.5.2 Envirionmental Awareness Building……………………… 58
5.6 Environmental Budget ……………………………………………………. 63
5.7 Environmental Monitoring and Reporting ………………………………. 63
6.0 PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND INFORMATION DISCLOSURE … 65
6.1 Process for Consultation followed ……………………………………… 65
6.2 Plan for Continued Public Participation ………………………………… 65
6.3 Grievance Redress Mechanism …………………………………………. 73
7.0 FINDINGS & RECOMMENDATIONS …………………………………… 75
8.0 CONCLUSIONS ………………………………………………………… 76
List of Tables
Table 1 Applicability of Acts and Ruels………………………………… 10
Table 2 Sanitary Complex Location…………………………… 18
Table 3 Past Population Details & Tourist Inflow……………………… 24
Table 4 Land Use…………………………………………………… 25
Table 5 Agriculture …………………………………………………… 25
Table 6 Environmental Management Plan ……………………… 39
Table 7 Environmental Monitoring Plan………………………… 54
Table 8 Traningin Modules For Environmental Managment…………… 59
Table 9 Envrionmental Budget………………………………………… 63
Table 10 Consultations with Local Community………………………….. 67
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List of Figures
Figure No. 1 Sanitary Complex Locations ………………………………… 7
Figure No. 2 Deep Earth Bin Locations………………………………… 7
Figure No. 3 Tiruvannamalai Regional Settings …………………………… 20
Figure No. 4 Arunachaleswar Temple ………………………………… 22
Figure No. 5 Sathanur Dam………………………………… 22
List of map
Map. 1 Sanitary Complex Locations ………………………………… 7
Map. 2 Deep Earth Bin Locations………………………………… 7
List of Appendix
Appendix 1……Contract Clauses To Be Integrated Into Bid Documents 77
1.0 Construction of Sanitary Complex…………………………………….. 77
1.0.1 Movement / Circulation Plan During Construction ………….. 77
1.0.2 Quarry And Borrowing ……………………………………… 77
1.0.3 Debris Disposal ………………………………………………… 77
1.0.4 Precautions For Protection Of Environmental Resources ……… 78
1.0.5 Noise And Air Pollution …………………………………… 79
1.0.6 Quality Assurance Plan / Manual ………… 79
1.0.7 Utilities Diversion …………………………………… 79
1.0.8 Avoidance of Interference………………………………… 79
2.0 Provision of Deep Earth Bins………………………………… 80
3.0 Provison of Street Lighting………………………………… 80
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3.0.1 Traffic Managment………………………………… 80
3.0.2 Utilities diversion………………………………… 82
4.0 Installation of Signage’s………………………………… 82
4.0.1 Traffic Managment………………………………… 82
5.0 Provision of Street Furniture’s………………………………… 83
6.0 General ………………………………… 83
Appendix 2………Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA) Checklist 95
Appendix 3…………… Deployment Sequence of Key Experts 99
Appendix 4………… Environmental Monitoring Format 100
Appendix 5…………Sample Grievance Registration Form 102
Initial Environmental Examination
Construction of sanitary complexes for the floating population, placement of gravity entailed deep earth bins for garbage collection (2.5 cubic meters), Placement of tourism friendly uniform signages for convenience of the tourists and Placement of street furniture such as litter bins, bus shelters and benches for the comforts of travelling tourists in Thiruvannamalai Municipality, Thiruvannamalai District, Tamilnadu.
Revised Initial Environmental Examination Thiruvannamalai October 2014
IND: Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism (IDIPT) — Project 2: Tamil Nadu
ADB Loan: 2833 IND
Prepared by the Government of Tamil Nadu for the Asian Development Bank Infrastructure development Investment Program for Tourism, Tamil Nadu (IDIPT TN) ( Project – 2) IEE-Thiruvannamalai
ABBREVIATIONS
ADB Asian Development Bank CPCB Central Pollution Control Board CRZ Coastal Regulation Zone CPHEEO – Central Public Health and Environmental Engineering Organization, GoI DOT Department of Tourism DSC Design and Supervision Consultants EIA Environmental Impact Assessment EMP Environmental Management Plan IEE Initial Environmental Examination PIU Project Implementation Unit PMU Project Management Unit RCC Reinforced Cement Concrete ROW Right of way SPS Safeguard Policy Statement TA Technical Assistance TNPCB – Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board TTDC Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation
Weights and Measures ha – Hectare km – Kilometer m – Meter mm – Millimetre
This initial environmental examination is a document of the borrower. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB's Board of Directors, Management, or staff and may be preliminary in nature.
In preparing any country program or strategy, financing any project, or by making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area in this document, the Asian Development Bank does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. Tiruvannamalai is a town in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The town is administered by a special grade municipality that covers an area of 16.33 km2 (6.31 sq mi) and had a population of 144,278 in 2011. It is the administrative headquarters of Tiruvannamalai District. Roadways are the major mode of transport in Tiruvannamalai, while the town also has rail connectivity. Chennai International Airport is the nearest domestic and international airport to the town. Tiruvannamalai is named after the central deity of the Annamalaiyar Temple, Annamalaiyar. The Karthigai Deepam festival is celebrated during the day of the full moon between November and December, and a huge beacon is lit atop the Annamalai hill.
2. Description of the Project: The India Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism (the Investment Program) envisages environmentally and culturally sustainable and socially inclusive tourism development in the project states of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab, Tamil Nadu and Uttarakhand, delivered through a multi tranche financing facility (MFF) modality. Project 2 includes the states of Uttarakhand and Tamil Nadu.
3. Description of the Subproject: (i) Provision of sanitary complexes for the floating population, (ii) Placement of gravity entailed deep earth bins for garbage collection, (iii) Placement of tourism friendly uniform signages for convenience of the tourists and (iv) Placement of street furniture such as litter bins, bus shelters and benches for the comforts and convenience of tourists
4. The IEE was based on a careful review of subproject site plans and reports defined management plans; field visits, and secondary data to characterize the environment and identify potential impacts; and consultations/ discussions with stakeholders. An environmental management plan (EMP) outlining the specific environmental measures to be adhered to during implementation of the subproject has been prepared. Subprojects will provide needed environmental and tourist infrastructure to improve the environmental management and quality of the sites towards preserving their ecological and cultural integrity. The subproject will conform to all Government regulations, policies, and standards, as well as Asian Development Bank’s Safeguard Policy Statement (2009).
5. Categorization of Projects and Activities:
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(i) Under the EIA Notification, 2006 promulgated under Environment (Protection) Act 1986 of the MOEF, Govt of India, all developmental projects and activities listed under the schedule of the Notification are broadly categorized in to two categories Category A and Category B, based on the spatial extent of potential impacts on human health and natural & man made resources.
(ii) All projects or activities under Category ‘A’ in the Schedule, including expansion and modernization of existing projects or activities and change in product mix, shall require prior environmental clearance from the Central Government in the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) on the recommendations of an Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) to be constituted by the Central Government for the purposes of this Notification;
(iii) All projects or activities under Category ‘B’ in the Schedule, including expansion and modernization of existing projects or activities as specified in sub paragraph (ii) of paragraph 2, or change in product mix as specified in sub paragraph (iii) of paragraph 2, but excluding those which fulfill the General Conditions (GC) stipulated in the Schedule, will require prior environmental clearance from the State/Union territory Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA). The SEIAA shall base its decision on the recommendations of a State or Union territory level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) as to be constituted for in this Notification. In the absence of a duly constituted SEIAA or SEAC, a Category ‘B’ project shall be treated as a Category ‘A’ project;
6. Considering the likely impacts and subproject location which does not pass through or is located near any national park, wildlife sanctuary, reserved forests, or any other ecologically sensitive area, it is concluded that no adverse impacts will result due to the proposed project. Further, no archaeological/protected monument is located in the vicinity of the project sites. The subproject is not listed under the Schedule and hence is exempted from environmental clearance of MOEF. Hence, the subproject is classified as Category B in compliance to the ADB Safeguard Policy Statement (2009).
7. The likely environmental impacts of the project are not significant and at
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Category B level, as per ADB's Safeguards Policy Statement. The specific measures stated in the EMP will address all adverse environmental impacts (if any) due to the subproject.
8. The selection of components are consistent with the subproject selection criteria outlined in the Environmental Assessment and Review Framework (EARF) aimed at enhancing protection of these sites and enhancing their environmental quality. Subprojects are consistent with defined management plans designed to protect environmentally sensitive and cultural locations. Management plans guided subproject design and location; therefore, all proposed facilities in natural areas are located outside sensitive areas and sited in designated tourist development zones.
9. Impacts are readily mitigated through careful siting, specific selection criteria for procuring contractors with demonstrated experience; execution of proven mitigation measures during the design; and adoption of good engineering practices during construction and implementation. A detailed monitoring plan prepared as part of this IEE will further mitigate negative environmental impacts during implementation.
10. Potential induced impacts are addressed through the following: (i) awareness building of local management plans at proposed sites specifically addressing the need to regulate tourism related development and planning in the area through coordination with related Government Departments and local land use committees; and (ii) project supported environmental awareness campaigns in surrounding communities to encourage participatory sustainable development consistent with eco tourism principles and in compliance with the state's tourism policy ecotourism aspects.
11. The Investment Program includes upfront and on going supervision and training assistance for environmental monitoring reporting in project management structures. The effective implementation of the measures proposed will be ensured through the building up of capacity towards environmental management within the project management unit (PMU) supplemented with the technical expertise of a Safeguards Specialist as part of the Design Supervision Consultants (DSC) and Project Management Consultants (PMC). Further, the environmental monitoring
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plans provide adequate opportunities towards course correction to address any residual impacts during construction or operation stages.
12. The Project 2 includes additional environmental awareness building to raise conservation values consistent with management plans and Tamil Nadu’s environmental and tourism policies (which emphasize ecotourism) amongst local communities and local governments in order to ensure future sustainable development in and around these locations.
13. Anticipated Impacts and Mitigation Measures: All pre construction, construction, and operation activities that are likely to cause environmental impacts were identified, and evaluated to assess their magnitude, duration, and potential receptors in consultation with the stakeholders. Consultations were made with the government representatives (Tamilnadu Tourism Department, Tiruvannamalai District and local Communities.
14. Conclusion: In the light of the foregoing, this initial environmental examination (IEE) ascertains the temporary impacts likely to arise during various stages of implementation of the project could be eliminated / mitigated through proper implementation of EMP as outlined in the report. Hence, the subproject is unlikely to cause any significant environmental impacts. No need for undertaking detailed EIA is envisaged.
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Figure 1 Sanitary Complex Locations
Figure 2 Deep Earth Bin Locations
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1.0. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Background
1. The proposed Project 2 (the Project) targets enhanced economic growth and provision of livelihood opportunities for local communities through tourism infrastructure development with a focus on preservation and development of natural and cultural heritage and incidental services. The Project supports the states of Uttarakhand and Tamil Nadu to develop the tourism sector as a key driver for economic growth. 2. The Project aims to enhance contribution of the tourism industry to sustainable and inclusive economic growth for each participating state. Increased visits of domestic and international tourists to tourist destinations within each participating state would be the outcome of the Project. 1.2. Project Components - Project activities aims at (i) Construction of sanitary complexes for the floating population, (ii) Placement of gravity entailed deep earth bins for garbage collection, (iii) Placement of tourism friendly uniform signages for convenience of the tourists and (iv) Placement of street furniture (Benches)
1.3. Project Cost Component Wise
Sl. No. Description Amount (Rs. in lakhs)
1 Sanitary complexes (15 Nos.) 339.94
2 Gravity entailed deep earth bins for garbage 60.64 collection (50 Nos.)
3 Retro reflective road signage Details. (20 Nos.) 50.36
4 Street furniture Benches (20 Nos.) 4.20
Total 455.14 Various Designs / Types of Sanitary Complex (S1, S3, S4, S5, S6, S7 & S8) and Deep Earth Bins has been enclosed in Annexure – A (Common for all locations)
1.4. Operation & Maintenance Cost
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Operation and maintenance of each component Thiruvannamalai municipality including cost of all labours and materials etc. per annum is given below. Operation & Maintenance Cost Component Wise
Sl. No. Description Amount (Rs. in lakhs)
1 Sanitary complexes 20.52
2 Gravity entailed deep earth bins for garbage collection 25.00
3 Retro reflective road signage Details. 2.60
4 Street furniture such as Benches 1.00
Total 49.12
1.5. Purpose of the IEE 1. This Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) assesses a subproject under Project 2 for the state of Tamil Nadu, ‘Construction of sanitary complexes for the floating population, placement of gravity entailed deep earth bins for garbage collection (2.5 cubic meters), Placement of tourism friendly uniform signages for convenience of the tourists and Placement of street furniture such as benches for the comfortable travelling of the tourists in Tiruvannamalai, Tiruvannamalai District, Tamilnadu. The IEE was based on a careful review of subproject site plans, detailed design and reports defined management plans; field visits, and secondary data to characterize the environment and identify potential impacts; and consultations/discussions with stake holders. 2. An environmental management plan (EMP) outlining the specific environmental measures to be adhered to during implementation of the subproject has been prepared. These EMPs will be appended to the respective contract documents to enable integration of environmental provisions in the contract. The IEE goes further and provides sample contract clauses (Appendix 1) to be added to contract documents. Subproject will provide needed environmental and tourist infrastructure to improve the environmental management and quality of the sites towards preserving their ecological and cultural integrity. The subproject will conform to all Government regulations, policies, and standards, as well as Asian Development Bank’s Safeguard Policy Statement (2009).
3. In accordance with ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement (2009), the project
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belongs to Category “B” as no significant impacts are anticipated.
1.6. Environmental Regulatory Compliance 1. The realm of environmental regulations and mandatory requirements for the proposed subproject is shown in Table 1.The EIA Notification (2006) by the Government of India Ministry of Environment and Forests (MOEF) specifies the mandatory environmental clearance requirements. Accordingly, all projects and activities are broadly categorized in to two categories1 Category A and Category B, based on the spatial extent of potential impacts and potential impacts on human health and natural and man made resources. Various policy guidelines, acts and regulations pertaining to sustenance of environment those applicable to various developmental projects have been presented
in the following section.
Table 1: Applicability of Acts and Rules
Sl. No Acts / Rules Year Compliance Criteria
Environmental This act is applicable all environmental Notifications, 1 1986 (Protection) Act rules and schedules are issued under this act. As per the Notification, Projects categorized as A & B need prior Environmental clearance from the Central Environment Impact and State Expert Appraisal Committee respectively. 2 Assessment 2006 But, this Sub-project does not come under the Notification purview of the above categories hence this Notification is not applicable. This Act will be applicable in case the proposed project road is passing through the Forest Areas which requires the diversion of forest land to the non forestry Forest Conservation 1927 purposes. 3 Act 1980 This is not applicable as there is no forest land involved for the project development. Permission and clearance for cutting and transportation of trees will be required from Divisional Forest
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Officers, which is not applicable for this sub project. This act will be applicable in case the project road traverses through wildlife protected areas for which permission will be sought from National Board for Wild Life (Protection) 4 1972 wildlife. Act This is not applicable as there is no wildlife protected area is involved for the project development. • Buildings shall be permitted only on the landward side of the existing road, or on the landward side of existing authorized structures; • Buildings permitted on the landward side of the existing and proposed roads or existing authorized Coastal Regulation 1991 structures shall be subject to the existing local town 5 Zone Notification 2011 and country planning regulations including the
‘existing’ norms of Floor Space Index or Floor Area Ratio, Provided that no permission for construction of buildings shall be given on landward side of any new roads which are constructed on the seaward side of an existing road The Sub projects require consent to establish from the State Pollution Control Board if it involves discharge waste water from labour camps which is applicable during construction phase of the project. Water (Prevention and But, it is being ensured that no discharges will be 6 Control of Pollution) 1974 there to any inland water bodies or sea/ocean, hence Act this Act will not be applicable. Moreover, the excreta from the toilets will be collected in septic tanks/soak pits ensuring no discharges to water bodies.
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Sl. No Acts / Rules Year Compliance Criteria
The project requires consent to establish from the State Air (Prevention and Pollution Control Board if it involves operation and 7 Control of Pollution) 1981 Diesel Generator Sets. This act will be applicable to Act the project during construction phase of projects as use of DG sets is being envisaged. The project requires consent to establish from the State Pollution Control Board if the noise level from the Noise Pollution construction machinery and the vehicles are above the 8 Regulation and Control 1990 standards. This act will apply to the project especially Act during the construction phase if such machineries will be used which is unlikely. This act will be applicable in case land is being acquired for the project road. 1894 This act will not be applicable as no land 9 Land Acquisition Act 1989 acquisition is required for the project development. The project is being developed on Municipality owned plots. This act is applicable is case of any chance finds during construction phase of the project which may be remains/ monuments which are deemed to be protected Ancient Monuments by ASI or the State Directorate of Archaeology . 10 and Archaeological 1958 This act will not be applicable as no archeological Sites and Remains Act sites are affected because of the project development. However, provision has been made so that chance found ancient properties are protected. These rules will be applicable if contractors during The Hazardous Wastes construction phase will store and handle hazardous (Management, 1989 material such HSD and paints etc. But, the EMP 11 Handling &Tran 2003 spells that all such materials will be procured from boundary movement) 2008 licensed depots and consumed immediately so Rules, storage is ruled out.
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Sl. No Acts / Rules Year Compliance Criteria
This Act specifies regulations regarding the use of explosives and precautionary measures while blasting The Explosives Act (& 1884 and quarrying. Provisions of these rules are not 12 Rules) 1983 applicable to this project as materials will be procured from 3 rd party licensed holders.
Further, for sand, soil and stone quarrying, prior permission is to be obtained from the state authorities for the purpose. However, considering the project profile, it is preferred to procure materials from the licensed third party owners. However, considering the kind and quantum of activities, it is envisaged that no borrow areas and quarry sites will be established as a part of activity / sub project. Raw materials will be procured from licensed quarry owners. Similarly, no crusher sites will be opened by the contractor. Also, No borrow area shall be made available by the Employer for this work. The arrangement for the source of supply of the material for the civil works shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor. But, the contractor might be using DG sets for which the permission will be required under Air act 1981. No fuel storage takes place in this project and for construction purposes, the fuel shall be procured from the existing petrol bunks For labour accommodation, no labour camp will be established and for accommodation of labours nearby construction sites, rented houses will be engaged by the contractor.
2. All projects or activities included as Category A in the Schedule, including expansion and modernization of existing projects or activities and change in product mix, will require prior environmental clearance from the Central Government in the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MOEF) on the recommendations of an Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) to be constituted by the Central Government for the purposes of this Notification. 3. All projects or activities included as Category B in the Schedule, including expansion and modernization of existing projects or activities as specified in sub paragraph (ii) of paragraph 2, or change in product mix as specified in sub
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paragraph (iii) of paragraph 2, but excluding those which fulfil the General Conditions (GC) stipulated in the Schedule, will require prior environmental clearance from the State/Union territory Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA). The SEIAA will base its decision on the recommendations of a State or Union territory level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) as to be constituted for in this Notification. In addition, GC of the Notification specifies that any project or activity specified in Category B will be treated as Category A, if located in whole or in part within 10 km from the boundary of (i) protected Areas notified under the Wild Life Protection) Act, 1972, (ii) critically polluted areas as notified by the Central Pollution Control Board from time to time, (iii) notified eco sensitive areas, and (iv) inter State boundaries and international boundaries.
4. Level of environmental assessment required for each category of Project, as per ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement (2009) is as follows: • Category A. Subproject components with potential for significant adverse environmental impacts. An environmental impact assessment (EIA) is required to address significant impacts; • Category B. Subproject components judged to have some adverse environmental impacts, but of lesser degree and/or significance than those for Category A projects. An initial environmental examination (IEE) is required to determine whether significant environmental impacts warranting an EIA are likely. If an EIA is not needed, the IEE is regarded as the final environmental assessment report. • Category C. Sub components unlikely to have adverse environmental impacts. No EIA or IEE is required, although environmental implications are still reviewed. 5. The above table indicates that the proposed subproject will comply with necessary government regulations and ADB's Safeguard Policy Statement (2009). ADB's Safeguard Policy Statement (2009) stipulates addressing environmental concerns, if any, of a proposed activity in the initial stages of project preparation. For this, the ADB guidelines categorize the proposed components into categories (A, B or C) to determine the level of environmental assessment required to address the potential impacts. The subproject has been categorized as B.
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6. Accordingly this IEE is prepared to address the potential impacts, in line with the recommended IEE content and structure for Category B projects. The IEE was based mainly on secondary sources of information and field reconnaissance surveys and stakeholder consultations. Stakeholder consultation was an integral part of the IEE. An EMP outlining the specific environmental measures to be adhered to during implementation of the subproject has been prepared.
1.7. Report Structure This IEE contains eight sections: (i) Introduction; (ii) Description o f Project Components; (iii) Description of the Existing Environment; (iv) Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures; (v) Environmental Management Plan; (vi) Public Consultation and Information Disclosure; (vi) Findings and Recommendations; and (vii) Conclusions.
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2.0 DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT COMPONENTS
2.1 Description & Need of the project. The existing Infrastructure of the town is inadequate to cater to the needs of the Tourist as well as the resident population. It is therefore necessary to improve the basic amenities to the public. The identified key interventions and improvements have a direct bearing on the tourist wellbeing. The core tourist areas of the Town need to be provided with improved infrastructure facilities that would in addition to providing a facelift for the town would bring in a paradigm shift in the approach to provision of Basic infrastructure facilities. Therefore modern and state of the art facilities are to be provided, which can be replicated in other parts of the town, and can trigger better management of assets. Each tourist location has a unique architectural context.
2.2 Proposed Facilities The existing Infrastructure under the proposed project – 2 is inadequate to cater the needs of the tourist as well as the resident population. It becomes imperative to improve the basic amenities to the public. Some of the key interventions and improvements that have a direct bearing on the tourist wellbeing are discussed below.
1. Improved Sanitary Facilities: Sanitation facilities form a key element of tourist convenience at any destination. The present facilities for public toilets/sanitary complexes are limited and do not address the needs of the large floating population of pilgrims / tourists. This has led to unhygienic conditions during the festival seasons with people resorting to open defecation. Overall, sanitary toilet complexes help in ensuring social dignity and privacy, and maintaining the health status of the Urban Local Body (ULB). The key considerations for toilets / sanitary complexes are that they should be aesthetically appealing for use for all age group without difficulty easy approach and maintenance eco friendly, hygienic and cost effective.
2. Improvements to solid waste collection system: In line with the objective of ‘Cleaner and Greener Tourism’ in Tamil Nadu, it is proposed to provide the appropriate garbage bins to reduce the littering of garbage on streets as the
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garbage collection in few places of Tamilnadu State is through open garbage bins. This exposure system leads to bad odour, over flow, spilling, and attack by rodents, dogs and cats, besides a site of nuisance and major distraction to tourists. The key considerations for unique design for bins (say Deep Earth Bins and Litter Bins) are that they are eco friendly, having sufficiently large capacities to prevent spillage, provide easy and efficient transfer of garbage to trucks, stray dogs & bird proof, aesthetically appealing and provides an odour free environment.
3. Provision of signages and good road furniture on important roads connecting the transport centers like bus stand and railway stations to the core tourist areas is a vital infrastructural need in a tourist town. The signages act as guide to the visiting tourists. Clarity and aesthetic appeal of such signages makes a destination user friendly and popular. The route signages guide visitors to go in their intended tourist circuits, and to navigate to their destinations without any interruption. The basic considerations are to provide uniform retro reflective road signages with proper visibility, earmarking the street names including way dividing signs, centers/ mandatory/warning signs, land mark signs and tourist information signs. as per Indian Road Congress (IRC) / National Building Code (NBC) norms.
4. Improved Street Furniture: Street furniture is a collective term for objects and pieces of equipment (Bus Shelters, Benches, and Litter Bins etc) installed on streets and roads for various purposes. The existing Street furniture is inadequate to cater the requirements of road users and other public. It is required to install high quality street furniture on the identified road networks to improve the service levels to the tourists / & to achieve Cleaner and Greener Tourism in Tamil Nadu.
2.3 Components of the Subproject The following infrastructure services have been identified in Tiruvannamalai District with respective to improved basic urban infrastructure and services at tourist destinations and attractions as follows: • Provision of sanitary complexes for the floating population • Provision of gravity entailed deep earth bins for garbage collection (2.5 cu.m) • Provision of tourism friendly uniform signage for convenience of the tourists • Provision of street furniture such as litter bins, informative boards, bus shelters and benches for the comfortable travelling of the tourists
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2.4 Sanitary Complex Location Except in the case of sanitary complexes, all other components of the project are along the Road and do not require any additional land. The roads where the components are proposed belong to the Tiruvannamalai District. In the case of sanitary complexes, the following sites have been identified in the table below:
Table 2- Sanitary Complex Location Details
Sl. No. Location Survey Number
1 Thirukovilur Road Municipal Boys Hr.Sec.School 1942/1
2 Arivoli Park 2661
3 Infront of sakthi theatre (Then othavadai street) 1901/2B/1 & 2B/2
4 Emalingam Chengam Road 1582/1 Chengam Road – Near Fire Station Veerakuttai 5 686/1 Street 6 Jothi market back side 1865
7 Governments Arts college Opp. 520
8 Pachaiamman koil street 55
9 Then othavadai street 362 D.S.P. Office adjacent to Munthuvinayagar koil 10 191 street 11 Central Bus stand 1 191
12 Central Bus stand 2 27
13 Gasifier Crematorium (Adjacent to Essanyam) 29/1
14 Essanyiam (near temporary bus stand) 29/2
15 Market committee 8,9/1,9/2,10
The above sites are under the full ownership of the Tiruvannamalai Municipality and are free of all encumbrances. Necessary approval from the Municipal council shall be taken before implementing the projects. (Various Designs / Types of Sanitary Complex (S1, S3, S4, S5, S6, S7 & S8) and Deep Earth Bins has been enclosed in Annexure – A (Common for all locations)
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2.5 Deployment Schedule
A total of 18 months construction period is being considered. (Refer Appendix – 3. However, detailed implementation Schedule depending on contractor’s work programme considering pilgrimages, climate, tourist’s seasonal timings and other critical factors would be provided on finalization of the contract)
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3.0. DESCRIPTION OF THE EXISTING ENVIRONMENT
3.1. Environmental Profile – Thiruvannamalai Municipality, Tamil Nadu
3.1.1 Physical Characteristics
Introduction: Thiruvannamalai town Thiruvannamalai Municipality is spread over an area of 16.55 Sq.km. The population of the town is 1, 44,778 as per the 2011 census. Thiruvannamalai town became capital of Thiruvannamalai district which is carried out of the erstwhile North Arcot District. The district is bounded on the north and west by Vellore District, on the southwest by Dharmapuri District, Figure 3 Tiruvannamalai Regional Settings on the south by Vilupuram District and on the east by Kanchipuram District. This pilgrim center famous for Girivalam. The Holy Mountain of Arunachala rises up to an elevation of (800 m). The road encircling the mountain where devotee’s circumbulate is 14 km long. On Full Moon days and festival days (like Karthigai, first day of the Tamil month, Tamil New Year day) hundreds of thousands of devotees circumbulate (Girivalam) the mountain and get the blessings of the Lord Arunachala. Legends say that Thiruvannamalai was a fire (Agni) mountain in Krathayuga, Gold (Swarna) mountain in Thrathayugha, Copper (Thambra) mountain in Duvaparayuga and rock mountain in this Kaliyuga. 3.1.2 Location Thiruvannamalai is located at latitude 12.240 N and longitude 79.070 E. It is the headquarters of Thiruvannamalai District. The topography of the Municipality is undulating and the contour varies from 210 m in the west to 160 m in the east. 3.1.3 Accessibility Thiruvannamalai temple is one of the major pilgrim centers in South India. It is situated in 187 kilometers away from Chennai, formerly known as Madras Capital of Tamil Nadu. It is well connected by roads. NH 66 passes through the town. There are rail links with Vilupuram and Vellore.
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3.1.4 Physical & Geographical features The Annamalai hill, which is the part of the Eastern Ghats, is situated to the west of the town and the extension of town in this direction has been restricted on account of this. The town extends in all other directions and the development is fast along Polur Road, where the new district Collectorate has been established and along Tindivanam Road, which has been recently upgraded as National Highway. The Arunachaleswar Temple is the core focal feature of the town, and the developments have come all around facing the temple. The intensity of development is high in the environs of the temple. The topography of the town is a gentle slope from the west to east.
3.1.5 Climate The climate of the town is generally dry and hot. The average temperature during 30˚C to 19˚C and the summer the maximum temperature even goes upto 40˚C while, the minimum does not go below 20˚C. The humidity in winter ranges between 67 to 86 percent while the same for summer is 40 to 63 percent. The dominant wind direction is from north east to south west. The average rainfall is about 81.5mm per annum
3.1.6 Hydrogeology Type of aquifer is discontinuous unconfined to semi confined aquifers in fissured formations. 1. Aquifer parameter: Hard rock 2. Yield (lpm) 30 to 250 3. Transmissivity (T) m 2/day 10.2 – 542.8 4. Permeability (K)m/day 0.39 to 1.56 5. Depth of Water level 3m to 22m
3.1.7 Nature of Soil The nature of soil is mostly ordinary and gravelly soil up to about 1.5 m and SDR/ weathered rock below.
3.1.8 Trade and Commerce Total number of workers as per 1991 census was 29276, which constitutes 27% of the total population. Trade and commerce activities support 33 %of the workforce followed by 26%percent support by the other services. Another 13% and 10%percent
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of the workforce are involved in manufacturing and transport and communication services respectively.
3.1.9 Administration Thiruvannamalai Municipality was constituted on 01.04.1896, as per Go.No.577 dated 31.01.1896. It was upgraded as second Grade Municipality from 01.04.1959. subsequently, from 01.05.1974, it was upgraded as First Grade Municipality . in the year 2008 it was upgraded as Special Grade Municipality with 39 Municipal wards.
3.1.10 Tourism Places 1. Arunachaleswar Temple: This temple is one of the most important temples located in the Arunachala Hills of Thiruvannamalai. The temple dedicated to one of the several forms of Lord Shiva that is Arunachaleswar, is considered one of the holy elements or Panchabhoota. Figure 4 Arunachaleswar Temple
2. Gingee Fort, which is also known by the name of Chenji Fort, is the only ancient fort that still stands in the region of Tamil Nadu. Located in the district of Vilupuram, the fort was also referred to as the ‘Troy of the East’ by the British. Near by 35 Km away from Thiruvannamalai on the east is a fort once ruled by Raja Desingh and his successors, and now in its irrecoverable ruins. It was a fortified strong hold built around the hills and on their tops in Gingee in 1200.
3. Sathanur Dam: Another tourist spot for pleasure trip is Sathanur Dam. At Sathanur on river Pennai a beautiful dam has been erected and completed in 1964 to store water for the purpose of irrigating thousands of acres of vast stretch of dry belt of land. A mini hydel power plant is Figure 5 Sathanur Dam installed to add to the generation of power to the state of Tamilnadu. A beautiful Botanical garden has been raised on the sheltered lower side of the dam culturing varieties of ornamental plants and their flower adds charm to the spot. A zoological park of tourist interest is also set up
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there. People who visit Thiruvannamalai rarely miss Sathanur and Gingee. It is a very good picnic spot for weekenders as well as those who are visiting Thiruvannamalai. Transport services are available from Thiruvannamalai.
4. Parvathamalai: is located at Thenmaha devamangalam village which is about 20 km off Polur. Polur is some 35 km north of Thiruvannamalai (Arunachala). There's a very powerful Lord Shiva temple at the top of the Parvathamalai hill. Devas and spiritual beings from other lokas worship here every night. This is a place visited by numerous Siddhas for Shiva worship. Reaching the hill is somewhat difficult. Hence it is better to start early in the morning and return as early as possible. During the Pournami full moon, this hill attracts a lot of devotees. This is a place vested with a lot of spiritual power.
5. Devikapuram: Another important religious spot in the district is Devikapuram. It is located at around 40 km from Arunachal am. Devi Periyanayaki Amman temple is mainly focused in this area. It is located in the center of the town, and Kannagagiri Eshwarar Temple is located in the top of hill Ponnmalai. The temples in Devikapuram were constructed by the Chola King Thondaiman Chakravarthi. While the more ancient Kanakagireeswarar Temple on the hill is said to date back to the Pallava period. The current structure dates back to the Vijayanagar period as testified by the inscriptions seen in the Periyanayaki Temple. Devi Periyanayaki Amman temple has the long corridor. The Rajagopuram stands tremendous with walls having excellent and highly skilled sculptures around. The temple has 3 enclosures. In the first enclosure, there is one big nandhi, 36 pillared hall, idol of Lord Vinayaga and Lord Muruga
3.1.11 Socio-Economic Condition The agricultural activities are more in eastern side of the fringe area of the town. An extent of 166 hectares are covered by the Reserved Forest & hillock also included in this category. There are 21 schools are functioning in the municipality. In addition some of the private schools are running in town. To provide better health and free medical checkup and treatment to the public the following hospitals are running in the municipality. Besides private hospitals are functioning in the town • Water Supply / Resources At present, the water supply demand has been addressed by supply from bore
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wells. For the proposed sanitary complex, the water requirement will be met from borewells or from municipal piped supply • Sanitation and Sewage Disposal At the existing sanitary complex’s, Septic tank has been provided and the same has been periodically cleaned for sludge removal without overflow by the municipality using vehicles. The same measure would be suggested in future.
3.1.12 Population Details
The Municipality extends over an area of 16.55 Sq.km. The population of the municipality as per 2011 census is 144778. The floating populating population during the full moon every month days and on festival days is about 10 lakhs.
Table – 3 Past Population Details
Growth Percentage Sl. No. Year Past Population Rate per Decade
1. 1981 89462
2. 1991 109196 22.06
3. 2001 130376 19.39
4. 2011 144778 10.97
Table – 3 - Tourist Inflow
Details S. No Year Total Population
Domestic Foreign
1 2008 2275661 15101 2290762 2 2009 3612963 21071 3634034
3 2010 4999988 28934 5028922 L 4 2011 7994831 110295 8107137 a 5 2012 11180426 119202 11301640 n
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Land Use – Table 4
Year 2010-12 Year 2011-12 Classification Sl.No Area in hectares Area in hectares
1 Forest + Reserve Forest 152810 152810
2 Barren and Uncultivable uses 20630 20630
3 Land put to Non Agricultural uses 96427 96443
4 Cultivable Waste 8780 8689
Permanent Pastures and Other Grazing 5 2931 2931 Land
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops 6 and Graces not included in Net Area 1851 1856 Sown
7 Current Fallow 112369 123338
8 Other Fallow Land 24680 27376
9 Net Area Sown 210727 197132
Geographical Area According to Village 10 631205 631205 Papers
11 Total Cropped Area 257477 246960
12 Area sown more than once 46750 49827
Agriculture – Table 5
Production Productivity % to the total Sl.No. Crops Area in hec. ‘000’tonnes Kg./hec. area sown
1 A.FOOD GRAINS:
a) Cereals & 114731.216 46.46 Millets
b) Pulses 19417.981 7.86
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2 B.OIL SEEDS 58768.385 23.80
3 C.OTHER CROPS 54042.108 21.88
Total 246959.690 100.00
3.2 Environmental Profile – Site Specific
3.2.1 Description of Project:
Construction of sanitary complexes for the floating population, placement of gravity entailed deep earth bins for garbage collection (2.5 cubic meters), Placement of energy efficient heritage street lighting, Placement of tourism friendly uniform signages for convenience of the tourists and Placement of street furniture such as litter bins, informative boards, bus shelters and benches for the comforts of travelling tourists in Trichy Town, Trichy District, TamilNadu.
3.2.2 Site Details:
Sl.no Description Yes / No
1. Protected area No
2. Archaeological site No
3. Forest area No
4. CRZ area No
Notes: Protected Area includes wildlife sanctuary, bird sanctuary, or national park; TTDC = Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation; CRZ = Coastal Regulation Zone
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4.0. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES
The assessment for each of the subprojects has been carried out for potential impacts during the following stages of the project planning and implementation:
• Location impacts. Impacts associated with site selection, including impacts on environment and resettlement or livelihood related impacts on communities; • Design impacts. Impacts arising from project design, including the technology used, scale of operations, discharge standards, etc.; • Construction impacts. Impacts resulting from construction activities including site clearance, earthworks, civil works, etc.; and • O&M impacts. Impacts associated with the operation and maintenance of the infrastructure built in the project.
The ADB Rapid Environmental Assessment Checklist for Urban Development was used during preparation of this IEE to screen the subproject for environmental impacts and categorization of the project (Appendix 2).
4.1 Location Impacts 1) Land Acquisition and Resettlement. The proposed subproject locations are within the lands available with the government. There are no impacts envisaged on land acquisition or resettlement due to the proposed subproject components. 2) Site Selection. The locations considered for the subproject are within the areas designated for tourism support infrastructure development as part of developing Tamil Nadu’s conservation, heritage, natural and cultural attractions, and are outside areas demarcated for habitat protection and conservation. The proposed infrastructures will not impact any environmentally sensitive or protected areas rather it will enhance the tourism experience and livelihood of the local people in total. The public, Govt & local bodies are very much keen into taking up these proposed works. The entire town and adjoining areas are under municipality control who has proposed this project. This proposal suggests areas which are uncovered with the needed basic amenities. Further, there is no possibility of presence of non titled street vendors and no displacement or shifting of non titled street vendors would be required in these sites that have been identified for sub projects.
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3) Priority is to locate construction work camps, stockpile areas, storage areas, and disposal areas near the subproject sites. However, if it is deemed necessary to locate elsewhere, sites to be considered will not promote instability and result in destruction of property, vegetation, irrigation, and drinking water supply systems. Residential areas will not be considered to protect the human environment (i.e., to curb accident risks, health risks due to air and water pollution and dust, and noise, and to prevent social conflicts, shortages of amenities, and crime).
4.2 Design Impacts and Pre-Construction Impacts 1) Impacts arising from the inappropriate designs of proposed facilities would in general include the inadequate collection and conveyance system for solid waste, construction materials sourcing and construction techniques to be adopted, site selection, etc. The results of interventions are unobtrusive and will be integral part of the overall ambience so as to avoid impacts on the livelihood of the site. A structural design has been worked out in such a manner that exposed steel and concrete structures are avoided. 2) All component designs has been worked out to minimize any impacts on the adjoining properties, and considering the need of the facilities for the floating population. Given that the there is a need for disposal of construction wastes, the contractors will be required to consult with the Project Implementation Unit (PIU), Panchayat offices, and Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board for safe disposal sites. 3) Telephone lines, electric poles and wires, water and drainage lines within the existing right of way (ROW) may be damaged. To mitigate the adverse impacts due to relocation of the utilities, the Design and Supervision Consultants (DSC) and PIU will: (i) Identify and include locations and operators of these utilities in the detailed design documents to prevent unnecessary disruption of services during construction phase; and
(ii) Require construction contractors to prepare a contingency plan to include actions to be done in case of unintentional interruption of services
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4.3 Construction Impacts
1) The impacts are generic to the construction activities in all subproject locations. All construction activities to be undertaken at the site will be approved by competent authority before start of any such activity in the vicinity of the site so that the history and sanctity as well as the usability of the site by the local people and projected number of tourists are not hampered. Hence, the EMP emphasizes on the construction impacts and necessary mitigation measures to be strictly followed by the contractor and supervised by the DSC. Key impacts during construction, are envisaged on the following aspects: (i) drainage, (ii) slope cutting and slope Stability (iii) water bodies and drainage courses (iv) dust generation, air and noise from construction activities, (v) handling of construction materials at site, (vi) adoption of safety measures during construction; and (vii) community health and safety.
4.4 Operation and Maintenance Impacts
1) The impacts pertaining to waste collection, cleaning of septic tanks and soakpits, maintaining hygienic conditions of the toilet facilities, will be addressed through an assessment of the Operation and Management of the proposed facilities in frequent intervals/regular inspection. Planning of the extent of facilities and infrastructure in line with the Maintenance plan as well as the involvement of the local communities in the management facilities created in the project will address the operation stage impacts.
2) The proposed facilities will greatly improve the environmental quality in and around the destinations, and also enhance the livelihood of the local population. While the enhanced tourist generation due to these improvements may not be significant, the facilities will enhance the site experience of the tourist/pilgrim. The project will facilitate environmental improvements through the provision of training to operators for all sanitation and solid waste facilities provided by the Project, in order to sustain any improvements made.
4.5 Cumulative Impact Assessment
1) The cumulative impact assessment (CIA) examined the interaction between the subproject’s residual effects (i.e., those effects that remain after mitigation measures
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have been applied) and those associated with other past, existing and reasonably foreseeable future projects or activities.
2) Two boundaries, spatial and temporal, were used. Spatial boundary refers to the area immediately surrounding the subproject location; while the temporal area considers the potential cumulative effects associated with subproject construction, and operation and maintenance, and those associated with other past, existing and reasonably foreseeable projects in the vicinity of the subproject. For the subproject, the spatial boundary is the area of the subprojects including existing ROWs. The temporal boundary can be considered as the districts where the subproject sites are located.
3) The subproject’s potential cumulative effects were considered with respect to valued components (VCs), identified in the IEE as air quality, noise, surface water quality, geophysical (hydrogeological), traffic management, social economic and socio community, and human health. The cumulative impacts were assessed in four areas:
• Of any potential residual project effects that may occur incrementally over time;
• Consideration of other known relevant projects or activities within the specified study area boundaries, even if not directly related to the subproject;
• Potential overlapping impacts that may occur due to other developments, even if not directly related to the proposed project; and
• Future developments that is reasonably foreseeable and sufficiently certain to proceed.
4) Air Quality: The air environment of the sub project areas is generally found to be good and is free from industries polluting the atmospheric environment. The ambient air quality in the sub project areas is generally found to be within acceptable standards. Impacts on air quality (if any) during construction stage are due to operation of various construction equipment and transport vehicles. Consequently, although emissions of common air contaminants (CAC) and fugitive dust may be elevated in proximity to the active work sites, this impact will be of short term and localized to the immediate vicinity of the project site.
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Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions may increase as a result of project activities (i.e., vehicle and equipment operation, concrete production, disposal of excavated material, land filling of residual wastes). Given the subproject’s relatively minor contribution to CAC and GHG emissions during construction, the overall significance rating of both these potential residual effects is considered to be negligible during construction.
5) Noise Quality: Most part of the sub project area is in quite environment. Noise intensive industrial operations are not observed along the project influence area. Present ambient noise levels both at day and night times are observed to be well within permissible levels.
Noise levels in the immediate proximity of most work sites are expected to increase during construction. The duration of this exposure will be relatively brief. This exposure represents temporary, localized, adverse residual effect of low to moderate significance for affected receptors. While building damage due to ground vibrations is unlikely, there may annoyance to spatially located receptors during construction. Noise levels associated with the subproject operations will be largely imperceptible as civil works will be confined in relatively small sites within the district proper.
6) Since the subproject will be built in existing infrastructures, it will not conflict with existing or planned land use. However, traffic management concerns will occur spatially during construction. Site specific mitigation measures will be implemented during construction to address temporary disruptions to land use, limitations on access to roads, sidewalk closures, traffic delays and detours, parking modifications, and increased volumes of construction–related traffic. There should be improved traffic movement along the access routes once construction is completed. During operations of the improved infrastructures and services, added residential developments, commercial and business facilities and increased densities are expected to develop and enhance the subproject area. This can be considered a long term cumulative benefit of the subproject. (Refer Environmental Management plan for Sub project Specific impacts and their mitigation measures)
7) Adverse impacts such as localized disruption of vehicular traffic and pedestrian movements in areas along the alignment, and fugitive dust emissions in proximity to work sites, elevated noise and vibration levels and visual impacts will
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occur during construction. These short term effects will be mitigated by providing alternate travel routes or alternating traffic movements and, where possible, access to businesses, schools and residences. However, upon completion of construction the socio community will benefit from improved tourism infrastructure. This is considered a long term cumulative benefit.
8) No adverse residual effects to human health will occur as a result of subproject construction or operation. While exposure to elevated noise levels and fugitive dust and CAC emissions will occur in proximity to subproject work sites during construction, due to their short term, localized nature, these effects are expected to be minor and insignificant with no measurable effects on human health. The subproject operations will benefit the general public by contributing to the long term improvement of tourism in Tamil Nadu.
4.6 Environment Management Plan
i. The specific measures stated in the EMP will address all adverse environmental impacts due to the subproject. A detailed monitoring plan prepared as part of this IEE will ensure negative environmental impacts during implementation are mitigated. During the Construction stage, the IEE/EMP will be further updated and stand alone EMPs will be prepared. EMPs will be appended to the respective contract documents to enable integration of environmental provisions in the contract.
ii. The project sub components proposed has been classified as Category B, as it is likely to have minimal or no adverse environmental impacts and therefore does not require conducting EIA or IEE. However, an Environmental Management Plan for the interventions is prepared as described in Chapter 5.
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5.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 5.1 Institutional Arrangements
1. The Government of Tamil Nadu through Department of Tourism and Culture (DOT&C), is the Executing Agency (EA). The EA (i) assumes overall responsibility for the execution of the Project and reporting; (ii) engage adequate permanent or fixed term staff to implement the Project; (iii) setup a state level project management unit (PMU) and project implementation units (PIU); (iv) provide overall strategic guidance on technical supervision and project execution; and (v) ensure overall compliance with the loan covenants.
2. The implementing agency (IA) is the Tamil Nadu Department of Tourism (DoT). The IA’s responsibilities include (i) project planning and budgeting; (ii) day to day assistance, supervision and guidance for the project implementation units and their consultants; (iii) review subprojects for due diligence requirements and approve subproject proposals; (iv) bidding, evaluation and contract award; (v) managing and disbursing funds; (vi) review compliance with loan covenants, contract specifications, work plans and quality control; and (vii) consolidate and submit progress reports, finance and accounting / audit reports, and matters requiring higher level decision to state level empowered committee (SLEC) and ADB.
5.2 Program Management
1) State Level steering committee chaired by Minister of Tourism and Chief Secretary. 2) State Level Project Empowered Committees. An SLEC has been established in Tamil Nadu, chaired by the state’s Chief Secretary, with Principal Secretary/Secretary of the Department of Tourism as member secretary and comprising of secretaries from relevant line departments. The SLEC has been empowered to take all decisions on behalf of the State and will (i) act as a policy making body, (ii) provide overall advice and guidance to the State’s executing agency and PMU, and (iii) accord all approvals under the Project. 3) Project Management Unit. The DoT has established a PMU, headed by a full time Program Director (PD), and consisting of personnel drawn from relevant line Departments and market. The PMU is the nodal agency for overall management of all program activities and will be responsible for: (i) project planning and budgeting;
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(ii) providing day to day assistance, supervision and guidance for the PIUs and their consultants; (iii) reviewing subprojects to satisfy ADB’s due diligence requirements and approving subproject proposals submitted by PIU and line departments; (iv) bidding, evaluation and contract award; (v) managing and disbursing funds; (vi) reviewing compliance with loan covenants, contract specifications, work plans and quality control; (vii) consolidating and submitting progress reports, finance and accounting/audit reports, and matters requiring higher level decision, to the SLEC and ADB. The PMU will be supported by a team of consultants.
4) State Level steering committee chaired by Minister of Tourism and Chief Secretary. The members of the Tamil Nadu SLEC will be: Chief Secretary, (chair); Principal Secretary/Secretary, Tourism and Culture; Secretary, Department of Finance; Secretary, Planning and Special Initiatives; Secretary, Public Works Department; Secretary, Highways and Minor Ports; Secretary Forests and Environment; Secretary, Housing and Urban Development; Secretary, Municipal Administration, Water and Sanitation; Secretary, Rural Development; Secretary Power; Secretary, Revenue Department; Secretary, Department of Health and family Welfare; Secretary, Agriculture; Secretary, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE), Commissioner, Department of Archaeology; Secretary, Department of Transport; and Commissioner, Department of Tourism.
5) Project Implementation Unit. The IA will have PIUs for the implementation and monitoring of subprojects, comprising of personnel drawn from relevant line Departments and outside of Government (market) and each headed by a Project Manager. The PIUs will be responsible for: (i) prioritizing and preparing subproject proposals; (ii) providing day to day assistance, supervision and guidance to the design and supervision consultants; (iii) conducting detailed assessments and surveys including public consultation and input from stakeholders; (iv) preparing detailed designs, specifications, schedule of quantity, bidding documents, and related documentation; (v) implementing civil works and related activities; (vi) reporting to PMU; (vii) preparing regular progress reports for the SLEC, the executing agency and ADB through PMU; and (viii) supervising construction, conducting quality control, approving progress payments to contractors; and (ix) maintaining records and accounts on an up to date basis and making these available to ADB, its missions, or auditors for inspection.
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6) Project Management Consultants. The Project Management Consultants (PMC) will be engaged to provide support to the PMU in overall planning, risk management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of projects under the Investment Program. The PMC will also assist the PMU and PIUs in meeting the relevant requirements of ADB, Government of Tamil Nadu, and Government of India for project implementation. The PMC will report to and work under the overall guidance of the PMU. The scope of services of the PMCs will include but not necessarily be limited to: (i) planning, reporting, and communication; (ii) establishment of procedures and systems; (iii) review and preparation of plans, manuals and reports; (iv) overall Investment Program management, monitoring and implementation of PPMS; and (v) social, environmental, archaeological, occupational health and safety, community participation and gender action compliance monitoring.
7) Design and Supervision Consultants. The DSCs will be engaged to provide all necessary support to and coordination with the EA, IAs, PMU and any other consultants engaged by the authorities to achieve the desired outcomes of the Investment Program. The DSCs will report to and work under the overall guidance of the PIUs. The scope of services of the DSCs will include but not necessarily be limited to: (i) surveys, verification of feasibility studies and base maps; (ii) project planning and management support to the PIU; (iii) finalization of design criteria, preparation of manuals, guidelines and systems; (iv) preparation of detailed design and bid documents; (v) construction management and contract administration; (vi) environmental, social, archaeological, cultural heritage, community participation and gender action compliance monitoring; and (vii) capacity building of the service providers for operational sustainability.
The Implementation Strategy (refer Appendix 3) have been prepared with reference to available data and however it would be revised depending on the contractors work programme and also since the volume and nature of balance project work under Tranche 1 and the new projects to be identified under Tranche 2 is unknown and have not been finalized, the above mentioned schedule is tentative and shall be revised at the later stage based on the award of contract or commencement of work.
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5.2.1 Safeguards Management 1) An Environmental Staff is to be deputized to the PMU, and responsible for implementation of the environmental safeguard provisions.
2) Within the PMC team, a Safeguards Specialist provides overall direction for management of environmental and social issues, and provides technical support to the PMU including implementation of the environmental requirements, according to ADB requirements, and assists in monitoring impacts and mitigation measures associated with subprojects. The responsibilities of t he PMC Safeguards Specialist – Environment include but not limited to:
• Review the updated IEE prepared by the DSCs for Project 2 after the detailed designs, and guide the DSCs/PIUs to address observations from ADB on the IEEs/EMPs; • Ensure that the project design and specification adequately reflect the IEEs/EMP; • support PMU in ensuring conformance to the ADB Safeguards Policy Statement (SPS) 2009 on environmental safeguards and the provisions of the EARF; • Prepare IEEs and other safeguards reports for subsequent projects under the Investment Program; • Assist PMU in establishing grievance redress mechanism under the Investment Program; • Guide and monitor DSC safeguard specialists works on environmental safeguards; • Based on the project requirements, carry out site visits along with the PMU to address issues if any, with respect to EMP implementation; • Carry out capacity building of the PMU/PIU environmental safeguards personnel; • Assist PMU in review of the monthly monitoring reports from PIU of EMP Implementation, and in preparation and submission of semi annual monitoring Reports to ADB; • Coordinate in obtaining of requisite clearances, permits, and approvals for the project;
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• Monitor construction activities to ensure in compliance with the IEE/EMP and Advise DSCs/PIUs for compliance with statutory requirements; • Review and approve the Contractor’s Implementation Plan for the environmental measures as per IEE/EMP; • Establish dialogue with affected communities and ensure that the environmental concerns and suggestions are incorporated and implemented in the project; • Review environmental performance of the project through an assessment of the periodic environmental monitoring reports submitted by the DSC, and initiate necessary follow up actions; • Provide support and assistance to government agencies and ADB to supervise the implementation of the IEE/EMP during the construction as well as operation stage of the project; • Assist the PMU/PIUs in disclosure of the safeguards documents in accordance with the EARF requirements • Ensure IEEs/EMPs are reviewed and approved by ADB prior to contract award.
3) The Environmental Specialist of the DSC team will: • Assist in preparing and update subproject IEEs in respect to environmental management plans (EMPs) in compliance with the ADB Safeguard Policy Statement, national and state level environmental policies, rules, and regulations; • Interact on a regular basis with the sector specialists of the DSC and integrate environmentally sound practices into the detailed design of project components. Include mitigation measures in designs where appropriate, and to specify other measures in construction contracts; • Assist the PIU in monitoring impacts and mitigation measures associated with subprojects in accordance with the IEEs, EMPs, and/or environmental mitigation action plan as well as any other environmental issues and take corrective actions where needed; • Assist in the review and approval of site specific environmental enhancement /mitigation designs worked out by the Contractor to ensure compliance with the IEE and EMP; • Assist the PIU in preparing monthly and annual environmental compliance
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reports for all works in accordance with the EMP for each of the subprojects and the overall Project; • Develop, organise and deliver environmental training programs and workshops for the staff of the PIU and Contractors and in accordance to the Capacity Building Program as specified in the IEE. Provide training to the PIU for environmental management and monitoring during construction and operation; • Advise PMU/PIU for compliance with statutory clearances; • Develop good practice construction guidelines to assist the contractors in implementing the provisions of IEE; • Work with local NGOs to conduct environmental awareness events which highlight conservation and benefits of eco tourism principles; and • Assist Environmental Specialist of the PMU to prepare good practice dissemination notes based on the experience gained from site supervision. 4) Contractors will be required by their contracts to implement all specified mitigation, monitoring, and reporting assigned to contractors as presented in subproject IEE. Environmental monitoring will be undertaken by the PMU supported by the PMC Environmental Specialist.
5) The project includes upfront and ongoing supervision and training assistance for environmental monitoring reporting in project management structures. The effective implementation of the measures proposed will be ensured through the building up of capacity towards environmental management within the PMU supplemented with the technical expertise of a Safeguards Specialist as part of the DSC Consultants.
5.3 Environmental Management Plan
As per the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Environmental Assessment Guidelines, the subproject components have been categorized as ‘B’ and an IEE carried out. Towards addressal of the construction impacts, this Environmental management plan (EMP) outlining the specific environmental measures to be adhered to during implementation of the subproject has been prepared. This will enable integration of environmental provisions / management measures in the Contract Document.
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Environmental Management Plan – Table 6
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All clearance required for Environmental aspects during ULB / PIU / Concerned 1 Clearances construction shall be ensured and made available before start of Departments & agency / work. contractor
2 Tree Cutting • No trees will be felled for establishing these facilities. Trees will Contractor / PIU be saved by changing the infrastructure component. Adequate protection to the trees to will be ensured by providing tree guards (e.g. masonry tree guards, l ow level RCC tree guards and c ircular iron tree guard with bars) as required. • Compensatory plantation by way of replantation of at least thrice the number of trees cut should be carried out in the project area.
3 Utility Relocation i) Identify the common utilities to be affected such as: telephone PIU / Concerned cables, electric cables, electric poles, water pipelines, public departments water taps, etc ii) Affected utilities shall be relocated with prior approval of the concerned agencies before construction starts.
4 Baseline Prior to commencement of construction activities, environmental Contractor / PIU / DSC Data generation monitoring will be conducted through an approved agency towards
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Sl.no Activity / Potential Impacts Mitigation Measures Responsible Agencies generating baseline parameters. Further, adequate measures shall be implemented as per EMP to check the Baseline parameters of Air, Water, soil and Noise pollution. Base line parameters shall be monitored and recorded and ensured conformance intermittently as per the monitoring plan till the completion of the project.
5 Planning of temporary i) If necessitated during project construction phase, temporary Contractor / PIU / DSC Traffic arrangement diversion will be provided with the approval of the engineer. Detailed traffic control plans will be prepared and submitted to the engineers for approval, one week prior to commencement of works. ii) The traffic control plans shall contain details of temporary diversion, details of arrangements for construction under traffic, details of traffic arrangement after cessation of work each day, sign boards, safety measures for transport of hazardous materials and arrangement of flagmen.
6 Disposal of treated Waste Waste water generated if any will be contained, desilted, treated and Contractor/ PIU water disposed in sewerage lines. Alternatively, the waste water will be sprinkled for dust suppression.
7 Storage of materials The contractor shall identify the site for temporary use of Contractor / PIU
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Construction Stage
1.1 Shifting of common utilities Ensure community consensus and minimum impact to common Concerned departments utilities like telephone cable, electric cables, electric poles, water taps and PIU and etc., Proper clearance is to be obtained from the concerned authorities before commencement of works.
1.2 Compensatory plantation of Attempts will be made by altering the locations of these facilities so Contractor / PIU trees that the issue of tree felling does not arise. If inevitable, trees will be felled with prior permission and compensatory plantation will be carried out as per the directives of the Forest department.
1.3 Disposal of Construction The contractor shall identify the sites for debris disposal prior to Prospective debris and excavated materials. start of the earthworks; taking into account the following: Contractor / PIU / DSC (a) The dumping does not impact natural drainage courses (b) no endangered / rare flora is impacted by such dumping (c) Settlement area located at least 1.0 km away from the site. (d) Should be located in non residential areas located in the downwind side
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Sl.no Activity / Potential Impacts Mitigation Measures Responsible Agencies (e) located at least 100m from the designated forest land. (f) Avoid disposal on productive land. (g) Should be located with the consensus of the local community, in consultation with the engineer and shall be approved by the highways department Minimize the construction debris by balancing the cut and fill requirements. (Preferably reused as filling or spread material and covered with a productive layer of soil)
1.4 Planning for temporary traffic Before taking up of construction activity, a Traffic Control Plan Contractor/ PIU diversions shall be prepared if necessary and implemented to the satisfaction of the Engineer Construction shall be taken in a phased manner. Temporary diversion will be provided with the approval of the engineer. The arrangement for the temporary diversion of the road shall ensure to minimize the environmental impacts, like loss of vegetation, productive lands etc., prior to the finalization of diversion and detours. Special consideration will be given to the preparation of the traffic control plan for safety of pedestrians and workers at night.
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Sl.no Activity / Potential Impacts Mitigation Measures Responsible Agencies The contractor will ensure that the diversion / detour is always maintained in running condition, particularly during the monsoon to avoid disruption to traffic flow. He shall inform local community of changes to traffic routes, conditions and pedestrians access arrangements. This plan will be periodically reviewed with respect to site conditions. The temporary traffic detour will be kept free of dust by frequent application of water.
1.5 Protection of top soil The top productive soil to be scooped out is protected and reused over a Contractor piece of land for enhancing productivity.
1.6 Potential risk of cross Adequate precautions should be taken while laying the sewer lines to contractor/PIU/DSC connection avoid the possibility of cross connection with water supply lines.
1.7 Flooding in the low lying areas Low lying areas in the project site can get flooded during monsoon Contractor/ PIU/DSC period; to prevent the situation proper drainage arrangements has to be planned and implemented
1.8 Temporary flooding due to Proper drainage arrangements to be made, to avoid the overflowing of Contractor / PIU/DSC excavation. existing drains due to excavation during the laying of sewer mains/pipe lines.
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1.9 Temporary water supply i) Establish coordination with the concerned department to avoid or interruptions minimize the interruption of regular supply of drinking water to the Contractor/ PIU residents. ii) Proper alternative arrangements to be planned when interruption of drinking water supply to the nearby residents.
1.10 Use of modern machinery Using of modern machinery such as JCBs, Backhoes etc, shall be Contractor used to minimize the construction period; it will also reduce the construction impacts to the nearby residents.
1.11 Traffic diversion i) Temporary traffic arrangements to be planned during construction. Contractor/ PIU/DSC This plan shall be periodically reviewed with respect to site condition and concerned departments.
1.12 Prevention of accidents Prevention o f accidents involving humanbeings, animals or Contractor/ PIU/DSC vehicles falling or accidents due to open trenches during construction period. This needs to be ensured with proper barricading, signage boards and lighting etc.
1.13 Barricading site The construction site should be barricaded at all time till its completion Contractor/CSC/PIU with adequate marking, flags, reflectors etc. for safety of general traffic movement and pedestrians.
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1.14 Dust Pollution near settlements i) All earth work will be protected in the manner acceptable to the Contractor/ PIU/DSC engineer to minimize generation of dust. Area under construction shall be intermittently sprinkled with water towards dust suppression. ii) Construction material shall be kept covered or stored in such a manner so as to avoid being airborne because of the wind flow. iii) Trucks carrying construction material to be adequately covered to avoid the dust pollution and to avoid the material spillage.
1.15 Protection of Residential / i) Noisy construction operations in residential and sensitive areas shall Contractor /DSC/ PIU sensitive receptors. be carried out only between 6.00 am and 6.00 pm. ii) Preventive maintenance of construction equipment and vehicles are to be carried out to meet emission standards and to keep them with low noise. iii) Provision of generators and concrete mixers with acoustic enclosures are to be made at site. iv) Sound barriers in inhabited areas shall be installed during the construction phase. v) Adequate barricading / other measures to protect dust pollution near
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Sl.no Activity / Potential Impacts Mitigation Measures Responsible Agencies sensitive receptors like schools and hospital to be ensured.
1.16 Vehicular Noise pollution at i) Idling of temporary trucks or other equipment should not be Contractor /DSC/PIU residential / sensitive receptors. permitted during periods of loading / unloading or when they are not in active use. This shall be ensured especially near residential / commercial / sensitive areas. ii) Stationary construction equipment will be kept at least 500m away from sensitive receptors. iii) All possible and practical measures to control noise emissions during drilling shall be employed. The project manager may direct to take adequate controls measures depending on site conditions.
1.17 Noise from vehicles, plants and iv) Servicing of all construction vehicles and machinery will be carried Contractor / DSC/PIU equipment out regularly and during routine servicing operations, the effectiveness of exhaust silencers will be checked and if found defective will be replaced. v) Maintenance of vehicles, equipment and machinery shall be regular and up to the satisfaction of the Engineer to keep noise levels at the minimum as per the PCB norms.
1.18 Storage of Site for storage of construction materials to be identified, without Contractor/PIU
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Sl.no Activity / Potential Impacts Mitigation Measures Responsible Agencies construction materials obstructing the traffic and other common utilities.
1.19 Labour facilities Adequate potable water facilities, sanitation and drainage , in conformity with the Indian labour laws shall be ensured. Contractor / PIU/DSC The contractor shall also guarantee the following: i) The construction of temporary toilets to labours will commence only upon the written approval of the Engineer. ii) The Contractor shall make arrangements towards potable water is available for drinking, cooking and washing. iii) Supply of sufficient quantity of potable water as per BIS in every workplace site at suitable and easily accessible places and regular maintenance of such facilities. iv) The sewer lines for the sanitary complex shall be designed, built and operated in such a fashion that no health hazards occurs and no pollution to the air, ground water or adjacent water courses take place; ensure adequate water supply to all toilets and urinals.
1.20 Waste i) The contractor shall provide garbage bins in the work site and Contractor/DSC/PIU Disposal ensure that these are regularly emptied and disposed off in a hygienic manner as per the Comprehensive Solid Waste
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Sl.no Activity / Potential Impacts Mitigation Measures Responsible Agencies Management Plan approved by the Engineer.
1.21 Pollution from i) The contractor shall ensure that all construction vehicle Contractor/DSC/PIU fuel and parking location, fuel / lubricants storage sites; vehicle, machinery lubricants and equipment maintenance and refuelling sites shall be located away from rivers, irrigation canal/ponds and water bodies. ii) Contractor shall ensure that all vehicle / machinery and equipment operation, maintenance and refuelling will be carried out in such a fashion that spillage of fuels and lubricants does not contaminate the ground. iii) Contractor shall arrange for collection, storing and disposal of oily wastes to the pre identified disposal sites (list to be submitted to Engineer) and approved by the Engineer. All spill and collected petroleum products will be disposed off in accordance with MoEF and state PCB guidelines. iv) Engineer will certify that all arrangements comply with the guidelines of PCB/ MoEF or any other relevant laws.
1.22 Pollution from The Contractor shall take all precautionary measures to prevent Contractor / DSC/PIU Construction the wastewater generated during construction from entering into streams, water bodies or the irrigation system. All waste
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Sl.no Activity / Potential Impacts Mitigation Measures Responsible Agencies Wastes arising from the project is to be disposed off in the manner that is acceptable by the engineer. The engineer shall certify that all liquid wastes disposed off from the sites meet the discharge standard.
1.23 Risk from The contractor shall take all required precautions to prevent Electrical danger from electrical equipment and ensure that Contractor/DSC/PIU Equipment(s) i) No material will be so stacked or placed as to cause danger or inconvenience to any person or the public. ii) All necessary fencing and lights will be provided to protect the public in construction zones. All machines to be used in the construction will conform to the relevant Indian Standards (BIS) codes, will be free from patent defect, will be kept in good working order, will be regularly inspected and properly maintained as per BIS provision and to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
1.24 Safety i) Adequate precautions shall be taken to prevent the accidents and aspects from the machineries. All machines used shall conform to the Contractor/DSC/PIU relevant Indian standards Code and shall be regularly monitored by the Project Manager.
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Sl.no Activity / Potential Impacts Mitigation Measures Responsible Agencies ii) Where loose soil is met with, shoring and strutting as per standard shall be provided to avoid collapse of soil. iii) Protective footwear and protective goggles shall be provided to all workers employed on mixing of materials like cement, concrete etc. iii) Welder’s protective eye shields shall be provided to workers who are engaged in welding works. iv) Earplugs shall be provided to workers exposed to loud noise and workers working in crushing, compaction, or concrete mixing operation. v) The contractor shall supply all necessary safety appliances such as safety goggles, helmets, safety belts, ear plugs, mask etc to workers and staff. The contractor shall comply with all the precautions as required for ensuring the safety of the workmen as per the International. Labour Organization(ILO) Convention No. 62 as far as those are applicable to this contract. The contractor will make sure that during the construction work all relevant provisions of the Factories Act, 1948 and the Building and
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Sl.no Activity / Potential Impacts Mitigation Measures Responsible Agencies other Construction Workers (regulation of Employment and Conditions of Services) Act, 1996 are adhered to. The contractor shall not employ any person below the age of 14 years for any work and no woman will be employed on the work of painting with products containing lead in any form.
1.25 First Aid The contractor shall arrange for: Contractor/DSC/PIU i) A readily available first aid unit including an adequate supply of sterilized dressing materials and appliances as per the Factories Rules in every work zone ii) Availability of suitable transport at all times to take injured or sick person(s) to the nearest hospital for treatment.
1.26 Chance found The contractor will take reasonable precaution to prevent his Contractor/DSC/PIU Flora and workmen or any other persons from removing and damaging any flora (plant/vegetation) and fauna (animal) including fishing in Fauna any water body and hunting of any animal. If any, upon discovery thereof acquaint the Engineer and carry out the Engineer's instructions for dealing with the same. The Engineer will report to the nearest forest office (range office or divisional office) and will take
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Sl.no Activity / Potential Impacts Mitigation Measures Responsible Agencies appropriate steps/ measures, if required in consultation with the forest officials.
1.27 Environmental Monitoring The PMU/PIU with the help of DSC shall undertake seasonal PMU/PIU/DSC monitoring of air, water, noise and soil quality through an approved professional environmental monitoring agency. The parameter to be monitored, frequency and duration of monitoring plan shall be accordingly decided as per the norms of PCB.
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5.4 Environmental Monitoring Plan
Environmental monitoring will be done during construction at three levels; namely monitoring development of project performance indicators by the DSC Environmental Specialist, monitoring (by DSC and PMC) over the implementation of mitigation measures done by the Contractor and overall regulatory monitoring of the environmental issues by the PMU Environmental Specialist. The proposed monitoring of all relevant environmental parameters, with a description of the sampling stations, frequency of monitoring, applicable standards and responsible agencies are presented. The environmental monitoring plan for the project is presented in Table 7.
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Table 7: Environmental Monitoring Plan Attribute Project Parameter Special Guidance Standards Frequency Duration Location Implementation Stage Air Three Use method specified by Along the Construction (prevention seasons By Contractor CPCB for analysis. road SO2, NOx, and Control per year through Environmental 24 hours Air PM10, PM2.5, of Competent monitoring shall be Three Sampling CO Pollution) Along the Professional Operation1 conducted by NABL seasons for Rules, road Agency aggregated laboratory. one year CPCB, 2009 Equivalent noise levels Three Along the Construction using an integrated seasons road noise level meter kept at per year Leq in By Contractor Noise levels a distance of 15 from MoEF dB(A) of through Noise on dB (A) edge of pavement Noise day time Competent Three scale Equivalent noise levels Rules, 2000 and night Along the Professional Operation seasons for using an integrated time road Agency one year noise level meter kept at a distance of 15 from
1 Parameters to be monitored for Operation stage is same as Construction stage
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Attribute Project Parameter Special Guidance Standards Frequency Duration Location Implementation Stage edge of pavement. Environmental monitoring shall be conducted by NABL aggregated laboratory. All essential Grab sample collected characteristics from source and and some of Indian Analyse as per Standard Upstream desirable Standards By Contractor Methods for and characteristics for Three through Examination of Water Grab downstream Water Construction as decided by Inland seasons Competent and Wastewater. Sampling of the the Surface per year Professional Environmental sanitary Environmental Waters (IS: Agency monitoring shall be complex Specialist of 2296, 1982 conducted by NABL the SC and aggregated laboratory. PIU Monitoring of Sample of soil collected Threshold Once in a Grab Upstream By Contractor Soil Construction Pb, SAR and to acidified and for each year Sampling and through
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Attribute Project Parameter Special Guidance Standards Frequency Duration Location Implementation Stage Oil & analysed using contaminant downstream Competent Grease absorption set by IRIS of the Professional Spectrophotometer. database of sanitary Agency Environmental USEPA complex monitoring shall be until conducted by NABL national aggregated laboratory. standards are promulgated
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Apart from the above mentioned monitoring requirements, any major accidents /spillage during bulk transport of hazardous materials. Depending on the type of spillages / accidents the parameters to be monitored will be decided by the engineer and should be carried out by the contractor through approved monitoring agencies and supervised by the Implementing agency at their own cost. Formats for reporting: Formats for reporting / monitoring the progress / parameters achieved will be finalized in consultation with the successful bidder. However, the suggested monitoring report format is in Appendix 4 Environmental Compliance Report: The contractor should deploy Environmental and Social Safeguard (ESS) Manager to have uninterrupted communication with the DSC’s Environmental specialist. The contractor shall submit a monthly progress report as per the reporting format approved by the engineer, on the status of the implementation of the EMP, and get it duly approved by the engineer for its compliance and for proceeding with the work. The monthly report should necessarily address the EMP clauses vs. the status of the compliances, deviations if any future course of actions with photographic evidences. 5.5 Capacity Building
5.5.1 Target Audience
The Environmental Specialist of the DSC will provide the basic training required for environmental awareness followed by specific aspects of infrastructure improvement projects along with environmental implications for projects located within / in the vicinity of natural and cultural heritage sites. Specific modules customized for the available skill set will be devised after assessing the capabilities of the members of the training programme and the requirements of the project. The entire training would cover basic principles of environmental assessment and management; mitigation plans and programmes, implementation techniques, monitoring methods and tools. The proposed training program along with the frequency of sessions is presented in Table 8.
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5.5.2 Environmental Awareness Building
• Distribution of Pamphlets, Posters, Brochures etc.,
Building an Environmental Awareness by elaborating the Do’s and Don’ts in the form of Posters, Pamphlets etc sub project specific in selected locations. For example sub project wise do’s and don’ts is as follows
Sanitary Complex S. No Do’s Don’ts 1. Periodical Cleaning should be done Improper Cleaning to be avoided Periodical cleaning of septic tank to be 2. Septic Tank should not be kept open done without any spillage or leakage Sufficient Water supply to be ensured No plastic waste and other wastes to 3. for flushing and floor cleaning be dumped into the water closet Emergency Contact Numbers to be No driving or parking over any part 4. displayed nearby (Hospital, red cross, of the septic system. Child welfare etc) Proper flushing of Water Closets to be 5. ensured
Appropriate Cleaning materials to be 6. used for cleaning
Deep Earth Bins S. No Do’s Don’ts Periodical empting / maintenance It should not be placed in the traffic 1. should be done before spillage zone Bins should be placed along the road It should not be placed in the 2. side such that no disturbance for vehicle’s traffic zone public to be ensured Bins to be covered properly to avoid Placement of bins at the road’s 3. bad odour into the environment junction points to be avoided
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Table 8: Training Modules for Environmental Management
Form of Duration / Training Conducting Programme Description Participants Training Location Agency A. Pre-Construction Stage Introduction to Environment: Basic Tourism / Forest / Roads / Concept of Environmental Culture Department Regulations, Guidelines, EIA Sensitization Officials, Project Director Lectures cum ½ Working Environmental Notification, process and methodology interaction & Workshop (PD) and Environmental Workshop Day Specialist of the DSC for IEE, EMPs and their use and Specialist (ES) of the Statutory requirements as per PMU/PIU & PMC Government of India and ADB. Session I Introduction to Environment: Basic Concept of Environment Safeguards Regulations and Statutory PMU/PIU (including the requirements as per Govt. of India and ES), PMC and Engineering 1 Working Safeguards Specialist Module I Lecture ADB guidelines on cultural resources, staff of the implementing Day of the DSC Environmental considerations in Agencies planning, design and implementing projects.
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Environmental components impacted in constructions and operation stages Activities causing pollution during Construction and Operation stages PMU/PIU/PMC (including Environmental Management ¼ Working Safeguards Specialist Module II the ES) and Engineering Workshop Environmental Provisions Day of the DSC. staff of Tourism Dept. Implementation Arrangements Methodology of Assessment Good Engineering Practices to be integrated into Contract Documents. Implementation of EMPs:
Basic features of an EMP, Planning, Safeguards Specialist designing and execution of Lecture / of the PMC with PMU/PIU (including the environmental mitigation and Interactive 2 Working support from the Module III ES) Engineering staff of enhancement measures, monitoring sessions and Days conservation Tourism Dept. and evaluation of environmental site visits specialist of the conditions – during construction and PMC. operation Improved co-ordination with other PMU/PIU (including the Lecture / 1 Working Safeguards Specialist Module IV Departments: Statutory permissions – ES) Engineering staff of Interactive Day of the DSC.
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Procedural requirements co operation Tourism Dept. & PMC sessions and co ordination with other Departments. Environmental principles of eco Lecture / Local community groups, ½ Working Institutes as the Wild Module V tourism and training and awareness Interactive NGOs Day Life Institute of India building sessions B. Construction Stage Session II Role during Construction Roles and
Responsibilities of Officials / Engineers and Staff of Line Lecture / Contractors / Consultants towards Departments of the Govt. of ½ Working Safeguards Specialist Module VI Interactive protection of Environment Tamil Nadu and PMU/PIU Day of the DSC sessions Implementation Arrangements (including the ES) Monitoring Mechanisms
Session III Identification of birds species in Pong Staff of Forest Wetland, habits of species, biology, Department, Youth in the Site visits, Institutes as 5 7 working Module VI ecology of important species, basic villages, periphery of the Interactive the Wild Life days knowledge of reptiles of amphibians Wetland, and other NGOs sessions Institute of India and fauna in the District.
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identification of plants, including medicinal plants orientation on wetland ecology, monitoring methods, use of instruments as binoculars, digital camera, GPS, etc. Skill up gradation on eco tourism and Tourism Department, nature guides dealing with tourists Youth in the villages, Site visits, 5 7 Working and Institutes as the Module VII interpretational skills, micro planning, periphery and other NGOs Interactive Days Wild Life Institute of natural resources, management of self in the District sessions India. help groups, etc. Monitoring Environmental Performance during Construction: Air, Water, Soil and Noise, tree survival Monitoring requirement and Lectures, Safeguards Specialist PIU/ PMC/NGOs and techniques, Evaluation and Review of Workshop and 4 – 5 Working of the DSC – During Module VIII community representatives results, Performance indicators and site visits Days initial stage of
their applicability, possible corrective Construction actions, reporting requirements and mechanisms
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5.6 Environmental Budget
As part of good engineering practices in the project, there have been several measures as erosion prevention, rehabilitation of borrow areas, safety, signage, provision of temporary drains, etc., the costs for which will be included in the design costs of specific subprojects. Therefore, these items of costs have not been included in the IEE budget. Only those items not covered under budgets for construction and RP are costed in the IEE budget. The IEE costs include mitigation, monitoring and capacity building costs. Table 9: Environmental Budget
Item Quantity Unit Cost (US $) Sub-total Cost (US $) Source of Funds
Environmental
Monitoring (a) Design stage to establish $2,000 per Lump sum $7000 DSC baseline component environmental data $5,000 per (b) Construction Construction component phase contractor’s
Implementing (c) O & M Agencies Capacity Building $25,000 $25,000 PMC/DSC Expenses
5.7 Environmental Monitoring and Reporting
1) The PMU will monitor and measure the progress of EMP implementation. The monitoring activities will be corresponding with the project’s risks and impacts and will be identified in the EIAs/IEEs for the subprojects. In addition to recording information of the work, deviation of work components from original scope, the PMU and PIU will undertake site inspections and document review to verify compliance with the EMP and progress toward the final outcome.
2) 3) DSC will submit monthly monitoring and implementation reports to PIU, who will
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take follow up actions, if necessary. PIU will submit the quarterly monitoring and implementation reports to PMU who will then submit to the PD. The PMU will submit semi annual monitoring reports to ADB. The suggested monitoring report format is in Appendix 4. Project budgets will reflect the costs of monitoring and reporting requirements. For subprojects likely to have significant adverse environmental impacts during operation, reporting will continue at the minimum on an annual basis. Monitoring reports will be posted in a location accessible to the public.
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6.0. PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND INFORMATION DISCLOSURE
6.1 Process for Consultation followed
Along with Municipal staff, discussions/consultations were held with the Sumo Owner, Electricians, local people, shop owners, auto rickshaw owners, residents and tourists on the pros and cons of the sub projects implementation on October 2013 and their views have been integrated in the EMP.
6.2 Plan for Continued Public Participation
1) To ensure continued public participation, provisions to ensure regular and continued stakeholder participation, at all stages during the project design and implementation is proposed. A grievance redressal cell will be set up within the PIU to register grievances of the people regarding technical, social and environmental aspects. This participatory process will ensure that all views of the people are adequately reviewed and suitably incorporated in the design and implementation process. Further, to ensure an effective disclosure of the project proposals to the stakeholders and the communities in the vicinity of the subproject locations, an extensive project awareness campaigns will be carried out.
2) The implementing agency will submit to ADB the following documents for disclosure on ADB’s website: (i) the final IEE; (ii) a new or updated IEE and corrective action plan prepared during project implementation, if any; and (iii) the environmental monitoring reports.
3) For the benefit of the community the summary IEE will be translated in the local language (Tamil) and made available at: (i) Office of the PMU; and, (ii) Office of the District Collectors at the kanchipuram district. These copies will be made available free of cost to any person seeking information on the same. Hard copies of the IEE will be available in the PMU/PIU as well as the district library at kanchipuram, and accessible to citizens as a means to disclose the document and at the same time creating wider public awareness. On demand, the person seeking information can obtain a hard copy of the complete IEE document at the cost of photocopy from the office of the PMU/PIU, on a written request and payment for the same to the Project Director. Electronic version of the IEE will be placed in
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the official website of the Tourism Department and the website of ADB after approval of the documents by Government and ADB. The PMU will issue Notification on the disclosure mechanism in local newspapers, ahead of the initiation of implementation of the project, providing information on the project, as well as the start dates, etc. The notice will be issued by the PMU in local newspapers one month ahead of the implementation works. This will create awareness of the project implementation among the public. Posters designed to mass campaign the basic tenets of the IEE will be distributed to libraries in different localities that will be generating mass awareness.
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Table 10 - Consultations with Local Community
Sl. Place Name of the Participants Existing conditions and Findings from Participants Photographs No. 1 Pachiamankoil 1. Mr. Jothimani, Municipal • This exists on the Polur Main Road. street engineer 9443433933; • No Under Ground drainage facility is available. • Borewell to be dug for tapping water. • This is adjacent to the burial ground. • Nearby the no site toilet facility is available so it is a felt need to Locate one here. 2 Gasifier 2. Mr. Annamalai (electrician of • This is closely located to a corner in front of the Crematorium Municipality 94422011843); crematorium. • No underground drainage facility is available. • Borewell to be dug for tapping water. • As in the nearby area no toilet facility is available, so it is highly desirable to place it here by ensuring day to day maintenance. 3 Esayniam 3. Mr.sabbi(Sumo Owner); • This is located on a tri junction in front of a school gate. 4. Mr.raviKumar(AutoDriver); • No underground drainage facility is available. • Borewell to be dug for tapping water. • As in the nearby area no toilet facility is available so it is highly desirable to place it here by ensuring day to day maintenance.
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4 Arivoli Park • This is located inside the park. • No underground drainage facility is available. • Hence it is required to have sanitary complex in the park for the park users of this site.
5 5. Sankar (9787121010); • Both are located in the bus stand. 6. Muthuram (9445039316 ); • Earlier mobile toilet facility was available. • Septic tank and water source are available. Central Bus • At present people are openly urinating and defecating Stand 1 around the bus stand. • At the quickest possible time the sanitary complex is needed.
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7 DSP office 7. somu(9486323551); Mrs.Mangari • The proposed sanitary complex site is located in front of & Mr.Manikavel(Hotel Owner); Railway station and Adjacent to the DSP Office. • Being a prime location having many daily commuters, it is highly desired to locate the complex here. • Beside the site, the open drain is functional • No underground drainage facility is available. • Borewell to be dug for tapping water or to be met from municipal supply. • At present waste is being disposed here causing nuisance. 8 Market 8. Panner (9486639223); • The proposed sanitary complex site is located in front of Committee 9. Murugan (9865233210); Market Committee office. Office • Being located on the main road having many daily commuters, it is a felt need to locate the complex here. • Beside the site one temporary eatery with permission from Market Office is functional. • No underground drainage facility is available. • Borewell to be dug for tapping water or to be met from Municipality supply water.
• No encroachment is found here. 9 Thirukovilur 10. Siva (9448632555); • The proposed sanitary complex site is located in front of Road boundary of Govt. Higher Secondary school. Municipal • Being located on the main road having many daily Boys commuters, it is a felt need to locate the complex here. Hr.Sec.School • Besides the site one temporary eatery is functional. • No underground drainage facility is available.
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• Borewell is available for tapping water No encroachment is found here. 10 Chengam Road 11. Eswar (9566653983) • The proposed sanitary complex site is located in front of Near Fire Government Medical College Hospital Complex. Staion • Earlier being located on the main road having many daily Veerakuttai commuters, temporary toilet facility was available. Street • No underground drainage facility is available. • No Borewell is available for tapping water. No encroachment is being found here.
• Taxi stand is operational here and Waste bins are in place. 11 Government 12. E. Arun Kumar(9042576264), • The proposed sanitary complex site is located on a Arts College Hotel Manager; wasteland with bushes opposite to Government Arts Opp. College. • No underground drainage facility is available. • No Borewell is available for tapping water. • No encroachment is found here. • Open defecation is in practice so it is highly desired to place the complex here with regular cleaning facility. 12 Emalingam 13. Mr.ananda(Florist), • The proposed sanitary complex site is located on a Chengam Road 14. Mr. RaviKumar (Auto owner); wasteland with bushes in front of Emalingam. • On the other side of the road exists the graveyard. No underground drainage facility is available. • No borewell is available for tapping water. • No encroachment is found here. • Open defecation is in practice so it is highly desired to site the complex here with regular cleaning facility.
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Infrin front of 15. Mr.surender(Mechanic); • The proposed sanitary complex site is located on the sakthi theatre Temple Road adjacent to the Temple Complex. (Then • Earlier Being located on the main road having many daily othavadai commuters, temporary toilet facility was available. street) • Underground drainage facility is available. • No borewell is available for tapping water.
• No encroachment is found here. • It is highly desired to site the complex here with regular cleaning facility prior to commencement of festivals.
14 Jothikmarket 16. Mr.Kaviyasan(Hotel Owner); • The proposed sanitary complex site is located on the Jothi Market Entrance, adjacent to the town police station. • Dilapidated sanitary complex is operational. • Underground drainage facility is available. • Borewell is available for tapping water. No encroachment is found here. • The existing complex will be demolished and replaced with the modern sanitary complex. • It is highly desired to site the complex here with regular cleaning facility.
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15 ThThen 17. Annamalai(9944851554); • The proposed sanitary complex site is located on the south othavadai 18. Raju (9655277707); corner of Othavadai Street on Temple Road adjacent to street the Temple Complex. • Already three free toilet facilities are available but not
adequate to meet the demand. • Underground drainage facility is available. No Bore well is available for tapping water. • No encroachment is found here. It is highly desired to site
the complex here with regular cleaning facility prior to commencement of festivals. • Further, discussions were held with the Municipal staff. It was opined and agreed upon that most of the proposed locations being on prime locations, the Municipality will take up aesthetic enhancement measures through planting shrubs/trees around the complexes. • Regular maintenance will be ensured by engaging Self Help Groups. It was desired that sanitary complexes become operational prior to commencement of Festivals during December. • Municipal should waste yard and Compost yard are in place and operational. STP too is operational. Attempts are being made to connect all the locations with underground drainage facility. • Waste is being collected daily through trucks, vans; segregated and composted.
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6.3 Grievance Redress Mechanism
1) The EA will establish a mechanism to receive and facilitate resolution of affected peoples’ concerns, complaints, and grievances about the Project’s environmental performance. The project specific grievance redress mechanism (GRM) is not intended to bypass the government’s own redress process; rather it is intended to address affected people's concerns and complaints promptly, making it readily accessible to all segments of the affected people and is scaled to the risks and impacts of the Project.
2) The PMU and PIUs will make the public aware of the GRM through public awareness campaigns. Grievances can be filed in writing using the Complaint Register and Complaint Forms (Appendix 5) or by phone with any member of the PMU or PIU. The contact phone number of the PIUs and the PMU will serve as a hotline for complaints and will be publicized through the media and placed on notice boards outside their offices and at construction sites. The safeguard documents made available to the public in an accessible version will include information on the GRM and will be widely disseminated throughout the corridor by the safeguards officers in the PMU and PIUs with support from the NGO engaged to implement the Community Awareness Program.
3) The PIUs will convene Grievance Redress Committees (GRC) within one week of the voiced grievance at the project level consisting of members of local government, NGOs, project staff, and representatives of the affected people. Decisions on the grievance are to be made within 15 days voiced grievances. If the grievance cannot be solved, the PMU is notified to further advice on the situation with higher government and legal bodies.
4) The GRC will ensure rights of vulnerable and poor are included. The grievance mechanism will be scaled to the risks and adverse impacts of the Project. It will address affected people's concerns and complaints promptly, using an understandable and transparent process that is gender responsive, culturally appropriate, and readily accessible to all segments of the affected people at no costs and without retribution. The mechanism developed will be in a manner that it shall not impede access to the existing judicial or administrative remedies. The affected
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people will be appropriately informed about the mechanism. 5) The PMU officers will be responsible for processing and placing all papers before the GRC, maintaining database of complaints, recording decisions, issuing minutes of the meetings and monitoring to see that formal orders are issued and the decisions carried out. All costs involved in resolving the complaints (meetings, consultations, communication and reporting / information dissemination) will be borne by the PMU. 6) The safeguard monitoring reports will include the following aspects pertaining to progress on grievances: (i) Number of cases registered with the GRC, level of jurisdiction (first, second and third tiers), number of hearings held, decisions made, and the status of pending Cases; and (ii) Lists of cases in process and already decided upon may be prepared with details such as Name, ID with unique serial number, date of notice, date of application, Date of hearing, decisions, remarks, actions taken to resolve issues, and status of Grievance (i.e., open, closed, pending).
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7.0 FINDINGS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. The proposed subproject components involve various interventions in the Thiruvannamalai district, a major tourist destination in the Tamil Nadu. The selection of components in line with the subproject selection criteria laid down by ADB, and the recommendations of the CPHEEO Sewerage Manual avoids any significant encroachment / direct impact on tourist attractions and the livelihood of the people in the area. Further, the siting of the components has been based on appropriate considerations to minimize environmental impacts. The subproject will conform to all Government of India/Tamil Nadu and ADB regulations, policies, and standards including all necessary government permits and clearances.
2. The significance of the environmental impacts will be primarily due to the construction related activities. The resultant potential impacts from these proposals can be offset through provision of proven mitigation measures during the design and adoption of good engineering practices during construction and implementation. Further, the provision of environmental infrastructure, including access to sanitation and waste management facilities within the tourist areas, will enhance the environmental conditions and minimize the pollution related aesthetic quality near the tourist areas and the other destinations.
3. The specific management measures laid down in the IEE will effectively address any adverse environmental impacts due to the subproject. The effective implementation of the measures proposed will be ensured through the capacity building for environmental management within the PMU supplemented with the technical expertise of a Safeguards Specialist of the DSC. Further, the environmental monitoring plans provide adequate opportunities towards course correction to address any residual impacts during construction or operation stages.
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8.0 CONCLUSIONS
1) The IEE carried out for the subproject show that the proposed sub components will result in net environmental benefits, and that any adverse environmental impact can be addressed through proper location, planning, and design of the proposed subproject; control of construction activity and mitigation measures. The EMP provides for mitigation of all identified impacts and the contract clauses for the environmental provisions will be part of the civil works contracts. Further, the proposed subproject elements have been consulted with the stakeholders and no significant issues requiring redressal in terms of environmental safeguards exist.
2) Based on the findings of the IEE, the classification of the subproject as Category “B” is confirmed, and no further special study or detailed EIA needs to be undertaken to comply with ADB SPS (2009).
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APPENDIX 1
CONTRACT CLAUSES TO BE INTEGRATED INTO BID DOCUMENTS
1.0 Construction of Sanitary Complex 1.0.1 Movement / Circulation Plan during Construction
• For all construction activities in active tourist destinations, the Contractor will prior to initiation of construction activities, prepare and get approved by the Engineer, a construction plan including the staging, sequencing of construction activities, circulation plans to ensure smooth movement to pilgrims and tourists, including provision of alternative routes, etc. The plans will be disseminated at key entry points to these tourist locations.
1.0.2 Quarry and Borrowing
• Considering the quantum of activities, it is envisaged that no borrow areas and quarry sites will be opened. Raw materials will be procured from licensed quarry owners. Similarly, no crusher sites will be opened by the contractor. Also, No borrow area shall be made available by the Employer for this work. The arrangement for the source of supply of the material for the civil works shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor.
1.0.3 Debris Disposal
• Dismantled material shall be stacked, collected and disposed at suitable locations so that no such pollution arises out of this. Those shall be neatly piled at points designated by the Engineer with all lifts and leads. Materials, which can be used or auctioned, shall be stored in neat piles at locations designated by Engineer with all lifts and leads.
• The contractor will identify potential sites for disposal of hazardous construction debris and general construction wastes prior to start of construction and dismantling operations. The contractor will obtain approval on identified sites from the Engineer of Supervision Consultant and disposal will be only after consent letter from the Engineer.
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1.0.4 Precautions for Protection of Environmental Resources
• The Contractor will ensure that construction activities do not result in any contamination of land or water by polluting substances.
• Unless otherwise provided in the specifications, the Contractor will ensure that no trees or shrubs or waterside vegetation are felled or harmed except those required to be cleared for execution of the works. The Contractor will protect trees and vegetation from damage to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
• The Contractor will not use or permit the use of wood as a fuel for the execution of any part of the works and to the extent practicable, will ensure that fuels other than wood are used for cooking and heating in all camps and living accommodations. Any wood so used must be harvested legally, and the Contractor will provide the Engineer with copies of the relevant permits, if required.
• The Contractor will take all precautions necessary to ensure that vegetation existing adjacent to the project site is not affected by fires arising from the execution of the contract. Should a fire occur in the natural vegetation or plantation adjacent to the project site for any reason, the Contractor will immediately suppress it. Areas of forest, shrub, or plantation damaged by fire considered by the Engineer to have been initiated by the Contractor’s staff or labourers will be replanted or otherwise restored.
• The Contractor will confine operations to the dry season, use silt traps and dispose spoils in locations approved by the Engineer that will not promote instability and result in destruction of property, vegetation, irrigation and water supply. Disposal near wetlands, protected areas, and other areas that will inconvenience or deprive local residents of their livelihood will not be allowed. Acidic and saline spoils will not be spread into agricultural land.
• The Contractor will consult with local residents and local government before locating project offices, sheds, and construction plant.
• The Contractor will maintain ecological balance by preventing felling of trees, water pollution and defacing of natural landscape.
• In the conduct of cleaning activities and operation of equipment, the Contractor
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will utilize such practicable methods and devices as are reasonably available to control, prevent and otherwise minimize air/noise pollution.
1.0.5 Noise And Air Pollution
• The Contractor will monitor the environmental parameters periodically as specified in the monitoring plan and report to the Engineer.
• The Contractor will indemnify and keep indemnified the Employer from and against any liability for damages on account of noise or other disturbance created while carrying out the work, and from and against all claims, demands, proceedings, damages, costs, charges, and expenses, whatsoever, in regard or in relation to such liability. 1.0.6 Quality Assurance Plan / Manual
• Post the signing of the contract and prior to commencement of civil works, the contractor shall produce the Quality Assurance Plan covering the following items: (i) Names, roles, responsibilities of the key Personnel of the Contractor’s staff responsible for overseeing each major activity; (ii) Methodology and work plan for each subproject
1.0.7 Utilities Diversion
• For the utilities diversion and restoration, the lines Departments are to be consulted for planning and temporary diversion and final restoration 1.0.8 Avoidance of Interference
• The Contractor shall not interfere unnecessarily or improperly with the convenience of the public, or the access to and use and occupation of all roads and footpaths, irrespective of whether they are public or in the possession of the Employer or of others.
• The Contractor shall indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against and from all damages, losses and expenses (including legal fees and expenses) resulting from any such unnecessary or improper interference.
• The Contractor shall be deemed to have been satisfied as to the suitability and availability of access routes to the Site. The Contractor shall use reasonable
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efforts to prevent any road or bridge from being damaged by the Contractor’s traffic or by the Contractor’s Personnel. These efforts shall include the proper use of appropriate vehicles and routes. Except as otherwise stated in these Conditions:
• The Contractor shall (as between the Parties) be responsible for any maintenance which may be required for his use of access routes;
• The Contractor shall provide all necessary signs or directions along access routes, and shall obtain any permission which may be required from the relevant authorities for his use of routes, signs and directions; All fossils, coins, articles of value or antiquity, and structures and other remains or items of geological or archaeological interest found on the Site shall be placed under the care and authority of the Employer.
• The Contractor shall take reasonable precautions to prevent Contractor’s Personnel or other persons from removing or damaging any of these findings. The Contractor shall, upon discovery of any such finding, promptly give notice to the Engineer, who shall issue instructions for dealing with it.
2.0 Provision of Deep Earth Bins
• The exact location of the Deep Earth Bins shall be confirmed with Project Implementation Unit (PIU) and local municipal body
• Appropriate Stock yard to be arranged by the contractor for storage of the materials 3.0 Provision of Street Lighting 3.0.1 Traffic Management
• Two weeks prior to undertake any work which would involve any types of obstruction to traffic and public utilities, the Contractor shall submit, for the Engineer’s approval, a Traffic Control Plan and utility restoration plan; and the plan shall include: (i) Drawings for any temporary diversions and utilities management plan; Details of the traffic management measures to be used .These shall include the traffic arrangements proposed to be in place after the cessation of work each day.
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(ii) The Traffic Control Plan shall conform to the typical arrangements being practiced and as otherwise directed by the Engineer. (iii) Special Consideration shall be given in the preparation of the Traffic Control/Utility diversion Plan to the safety of pedestrians and workers and delineation of the roadway at night. (iv) The Engineer’s approval of the Traffic Control Plan/utility diversion plan, including any temporary Diversions, shall be obtained by the Contractor before any work is commenced. (v) The Contractor shall appoint a Safety Officer who shall have day to day responsibility for implementing and maintaining all safety measures towards the above. (vi) The entire Contractor's staff shall wear high visibility orange or yellow jackets or waistcoats while at the construction site and Persistent breaches of the safety provisions by the Contractor and his employees shall constitute a sufficient cause for action. At night the construction sites are to be illuminated and STOP / GO Slow signs shall be illuminated. (vii) Warning and informatory signs shall be erected on all approaches to the works site in accordance with the prevailing adopted measures and the Traffic Control Plan, or as otherwise directed by the Engineer. At all times, the Contractor shall provide safe and convenient passage for vehicles, pedestrians and livestock to and from side roads and property accesses connecting to the roadway. Work which affects the use of side roads and existing accesses shall not be undertaken without providing adequate provisions to the satisfaction of the Engineer. (viii) All signs, lights, barricades and other traffic control devices, as well as the riding surface of diversions, shall be maintained in a satisfactory condition and The Contractor shall be responsible for replacing or repairing all signs, lights, barricades, and other traffic control devices that are lost, stolen, damaged or defaced. Any temporary roadway shall be kept free of dust by frequent applications of water if necessary.
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(ix) The sole responsibility for the safety and adequacy of the methods adopted by the Contractor shall rest on the Contractor irrespective of any approval given by the Engineer.
3.0.2 Utilities Diversion
• For the utilities diversion and restoration, the lines Departments are to be consulted for planning and temporary diversion and final restoration
4.0 Installation of Signage 4.0.1 Traffic Management
• Two weeks prior to undertake any work which would involve any types of obstruction to traffic and public utilities, the Contractor shall submit, for the Engineer’s approval, a Traffic Control Plan and utility restoration plan; and the plan shall include: (i) Drawings for any temporary diversions and utilities management plan; Details of the traffic management measures to be used. These shall include the traffic arrangements proposed to be in place after the cessation of work each day. (ii) The Traffic Control Plan shall conform to the typical arrangements being practiced and as otherwise directed by the Engineer. (iii) Special Consideration shall be given in the preparation of the Traffic Control/Utility diversion Plan to the safety of pedestrians and workers and delineation of the roadway at night. (iv) The Engineer’s approval of the Traffic Control Plan/utility diversion plan, including any temporary Diversions, shall be obtained by the Contractor before any work is commenced. (v) The Contractor shall appoint a Safety Officer who shall have day to day responsibility for implementing and maintaining all safety measures towards the above (vi) The entire Contractor's staff shall wear high visibility orange or yellow jackets or waistcoats while at the construction site and Persistent breaches of the safety provisions by the Contractor and his employees shall
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constitute a sufficient cause for action. At night the construction sites are to be illuminated and STOP / GO Slow signs shall be illuminated. (vii) Warning and informatory signs shall be erected on all approaches to the works site in accordance with the prevailing adopted measures and the Traffic Control Plan, or as otherwise directed by the Engineer. At all times, the Contractor shall provide safe and convenient passage for vehicles, pedestrians and livestock to and from side roads and property accesses connecting to the roadway. Work which affects the use of side roads and existing accesses shall not be undertaken without providing adequate provisions to the satisfaction of the Engineer. (viii) All signs, lights, barricades and other traffic control devices, as well as the riding surface of diversions, shall be maintained in a satisfactory condition and The Contractor shall be responsible for replacing or repairing all signs, lights, barricades, and other traffic control devices that are lost, stolen, damaged or defaced. Any temporary roadway shall be kept free of dust by frequent applications of water if necessary. (ix) The sole responsibility for the safety and adequacy of the methods adopted by the Contractor shall rest on the Contractor irrespective of any approval given by the Engineer.
5.0 Provision of Street Furniture
• The exact location of the Street Furniture shall be confirmed with Project Implementation Unit (PIU) and local municipal body
• Appropriate Stock yard to be arranged by the contractor for storage of the materials
6.0 General The Contractor will be responsible for implementation of environmental provisions outlined in the EMP, in addition to adhering to all environmental provisions in the applicable specifications for the works will be adhered to as part of good engineering practices. The contractor might be using DG sets for which the permission will be required under Air act 1981.
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No fuel storage takes place in this project and for construction purposes, the fuel shall be procured from the existing petrol bunks For labour accommodation, no labour camp will be established and for accommodation of labours nearby construction sites, rented houses will be engaged by the contractor. Further, labour licence from the District Labour commissioner shall be provided by the contractor. All works undertaken towards protection of environmental resources as part of the EMP and as part of good engineering practices while adhering to relevant specifications will be deemed to be incidental to works being carried out and no separate payment will be made unless otherwise specified explicitly. The costs towards environmental management as per EMP unless otherwise provided as a separate head, will be deemed to be part of the BOQ of the project. The scope of works of the contractor towards the implementation of the environmental provisions will be as follows:
• Abide by all existing Environmental regulations and requirements of the Government of India , during implementation,
• Compliance with all mitigation measures and monitoring requirements set out in the Environmental Management Plan (EMP)
• Submission of a method statement detailing how the subproject EMP will be complied with. This will include methods and schedule of monitoring.
• Monitoring of project environmental performance and periodic submission of monitoring reports.
• Compliance of all safety rules at work, and Provision of adequate health and safety measures such as water, food, sanitation, personal protective equipment, workers insurance, and medical facilities. The detailed provisions for specific environmental issues will be as outlined in the EMP table on impacts and mitigation measures.
Occupational Health And Safety During Construction
• The Contractor will, in accordance with the safety and health provisions specified in the EMP, provide workers with a safe and healthy working
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environment, in the work areas, through application of preventive and protective measures consistent with international good practice, as reflected in internationally recognized standards such as the World Bank Group’s Environment, Health and Safety Guidelines. The borrower/client will take steps to prevent accidents, injury, and disease arising from, associated with, or occurring during the course of work by Providing preventive and protective measures, including modification, substitution, or elimination of hazardous conditions or substances; Providing appropriate equipment to minimize risks and requiring and enforcing its use; Training workers and providing them with appropriate incentives to use and comply with health and safety procedures and protective equipment; Documenting and reporting occupational accidents, diseases, and incidents; and Having emergency prevention, preparedness, and response arrangements in place.
• Goggles and gas masks shall be worn at the time of dismantling. Leather gloves shall be worn by the workers. Screens made of G.I. Sheets shall be placed wherever necessary to prevent the flying pieces from injuring the workers. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable safety regulations by taking care for the safety of all persons entitled to be on the Site, Use reasonable efforts to keep the Site and Works clear of unnecessary obstruction so as to avoid danger to these persons. Provide fencing, lighting, guarding and watching of the Works until completion and taking over Provide any Temporary Works (including roadways, footways, guards and fences) which may be necessary, because of the execution of the Works, for the use and protection of the public and of owners and occupiers of adjacent land.
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Clause for Non conformity to EMP - Protection of the Environment The Contractor shall implement all mitigation measures for which responsibility is assigned to him as stipulated in the EMP Report. Any lapse in implementing the same will attract the damage clause as detailed below: 1) All lapse in obtaining clearances / permissions under statutory regulations and violations of any regulations with regard to eco sensitive areas shall be treated as a major lapse. 2) Any complaints of public, within the scope of the Contractor, formally registered with the DSC, PMC or with the PIU and communicated to the Contractor, which is not properly addressed within the time period intimated by the DSC / PMC, PIU shall be treated as a major lapse. 3) Non conformity to any of the mitigation measures stipulated in the EMP Report (other than stated above) shall be considered as a minor lapse. 4) On observing any lapses, DSC shall issue a notice to the Contractor, to rectify the same. 5) Any minor lapse for which notice was issued and not rectified, first and second reminders shall be given after ten days from the original notice date and first reminder date respectively. Any minor lapse, which is not rectified, shall be treated as a major lapse from the date of issuing the second reminder. 6) If a major lapse is not rectified upon receiving the notice DSC shall invoke reduction, in the subsequent interim payment certificate. 7) For major lapses, 10% of the interim payment certificate will be withheld, subject to a maximum limit of about 0.5% of the contract value. 8) If the lapse is not rectified within one month after withholding the payment, the amount withheld shall be forfeited. Post Construction Clearance
• On completion of work, wherever applicable, the Contractor will clear away and remove from the sites surplus materials, rubbish, scaffoldings, and temporary works of every kind and leave the whole of the sites and works in a clean condition to the satisfaction of the Engineer. All temporary sedimentation and pollution control works, which are not
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provided in the Bill of Quantities, shall be deemed as incidental to the civil work and other items of work and as such no separate payment shall be made for the same.
Labour Welfare (i) The Contractor shall make arrangements for the engagement of all staff and labour, local or otherwise, and for their payment, housing, feeding and transport. (ii) The Contractor is encouraged, to the extent practicable and reasonable, to employ staff and labor with appropriate qualifications and experience from sources within the State/Country. (iii) The Contractor shall pay rates of wages, and observe conditions of labour, which are not lower than those established for the trade or industry where the work is carried out. If no established rates or conditions are applicable, the Contractor shall pay rates of wages and observe conditions which are not lower than the general level of wages and conditions observed locally by employers whose trade or industry is similar to that of the Contractor. (iv) The Contractor shall inform the Contractor’s Personnel about their liability to pay personal income taxes in the Country in respect of such of their salaries, wages, allowances, and any benefits as are subject to taxes under the Laws of the Country for the time being in force, and the Contractor shall perform such duties in regard to such deductions thereof as may be imposed on him by such Laws. (v) The Contractor shall comply with all the relevant labour Laws applicable to the Contractor’s Personnel, including Laws relating to their employment, health, safety, welfare, immigration and emigration, and shall allow them all their legal rights. (vi) The Contractor shall require his employees to obey all applicable Laws, including those concerning safety at work. The Contractor shall provide and maintain all necessary accommodation and welfare facilities for the Contractor’s Personnel .No temporary dwelling units are envisaged to be build for the labour force accommodation but rented premises will utilised for the same with all basic amenities. The Contractor shall at all times take
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all reasonable precautions to maintain the health and safety of the Contractor’s Personnel. (vii) In collaboration with local health authorities, the Contractor shall ensure that medical staff, first aid facilities, sick bay and ambulance service are available at all times at the Site and at any accommodation for Contractor’s and Employer’s Personnel, and that suitable arrangements are made for all necessary welfare and hygiene requirements and for the prevention of epidemics. (viii) The Contractor shall appoint an accident prevention officer at the Site, responsible for maintaining safety and protection against accidents. This person shall be qualified for this responsibility, and shall have the authority to issue instructions and take protective measures to prevent accidents. Accident records are to be maintained at site for the Engineer’s vigilance. (ix) The contractor shall acquire appropriate labour licence and labour insurance as per the labour act. (x) The Contractor shall keep complete and accurate records of the employment of labour at the site. The records shall include the names, ages, genders, hours worked and wages paid to all workers. These records shall be summarized on a monthly basis and shall be available for inspection by the Engineer during normal working hours. (xi) The Contractor shall ensure that during continuance of the contract, the Contractor and his sub contractors shall abide at all times by all existing enactments on environmental protection and rules made there under, regulations, Notifications and bye laws of the State or Central Government, or local authorities and any other law, bye law, regulations that may be passed or Notification that may be issued in this respect in future by the State or Central Government or the local authority.
• The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974: This provides for the prevention and control of water pollution and the maintaining and restoring of wholesomeness of water.
• The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981: This provides for prevention, control and abatement of air pollution. 'Air Pollution' means the
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presence in the atmosphere of any 'air pollutant', which means any solid, liquid or gaseous substance (including noise) present in the atmosphere in such concentration as may be or tend to be injurious to human beings or other living creatures or plants or property or environment.
• The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986: This provides for the protection and improvement of environment and for matters connected therewith, and the prevention of hazards to human beings, other living creatures, plants and property. 'Environment' includes water, air and land and the interrelationship which exists among and between water, air and land, and human beings, other living creatures, plants, micro organism and property.
• The Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991: This provides for public liability insurance for the purpose of providing immediate relief to the persons affected by accident occurring while handling hazardous substances and for matters connected herewith or incidental thereto. Hazardous substance means any substance or preparation which is defined as hazardous substance under the Environment (Protection) Act 1986, and exceeding such quantity as may be specified by Notification by the Central Government.
Labour Enactments:
• The Contractor and his Sub contractors shall abide at all times by all existing labour enactments and rules made there under, regulations, Notifications and bye laws of State or Central Government or local authority and any other labour law (including rules), regulations, bye laws that may be passed or Notification that may be issued under any labour law in future either by the State or the Central Government or the local authority.
• The Contractor shall, if required by the Engineer, provide a return in detail of the employment of labour, in such form and at such intervals as the Engineer may prescribe, showing the staff and the numbers of the several classes of labour, employed by the Contractor on the Site, from time to time.
(i) Workmen Compensation Act, 1923 The Act provides for compensation in case of injury by accident arising out of and during the course of employment.
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(ii) Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 Gratuity is payable to an employee under the Act on satisfaction of certain conditions on separation if an employee has completed 5 years service or more or on death at the rate of 15 days wages for every completed year of service. The Act is applicable to all establishments employing 10 or more employees. (iii) Employees’ PF and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 The Act provides for monthly contributions by the employer plus workers@10% or 8.33% The benefits payable under the Act are:
• Pension or family pension on retirement or death as the case may be.
• Deposit linked insurance on the death in harness of the worker.
• Payment of PF accumulation on retirement/death etc. (iv) Maternity Benefit Act, 1951 The Act provides for leave and some other benefits to women employees in case of confinement or miscarriage etc.
(v) Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970 The Act provides for certain welfare measures to be provided by the Contractor to contract labour and in case the Contractor fails to provide, the same are required to be provided by the Principal Employer by Law. The principal employer is required to take Certificate of Registration and the Contractor is required to take a License from the designated Officer. The Act is applicable to the establishments or Contractor of principal employer if they employ 20 or more contract labour. (vi) Minimum Wages Act, 1948 The employer is supposed to pay not less than the Minimum Wages fixed by appropriate Government as per provisions of the Act if the employment is a scheduled employment. Construction of Buildings, Roads, and Runways are scheduled employment.
(vii) Payment of Wages Act, 1936 It lays down as to by what date the wages are to be paid, when it will be paid and what deductions can be made from the wages of the workers.
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(viii) Equal Remuneration Act, 1979 The Act provides for payment of equal wages for work of equal nature to Male and Female workers and not for making discrimination against Female employees in the matters of transfers, training and promotions etc. (ix) Payment of Bonus Act, 1965 The Act is applicable to all establishments employing 20 or more workmen. The Act provides for payments of annual bonus subject to a minimum of 8.33 % of wages and maximum of 20 % of wages to employees drawing Rs. 3,500/ per month or less. The bonus to be paid to employees getting Rs. 2,500/ per month or above up to Rs.3, 500/ per month shall be worked out by taking wages as Rs.2,500/ per month only. The Act does not apply to certain establishments. The newly set up establishments are exempted for five years in certain circumstances. Some of the State Governments have reduced the employment size from 20 to 10 for the purpose of applicability of the Act.
(x) Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 The Act lays down the machinery and procedure for resolution of industrial disputes, in what situations a strike or lock out becomes illegal and what are the requirements for laying off or retrenching the employees or closing down the establishment.
(xi) Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946 It is applicable to all establishments employing 100 or more workmen (employment size reduced by some of the States and Central Government to 50). The Act provides for laying down rules governing the conditions of employment by the employer on matters provided in the Act and get the same certified by the designated Authority.
(xii) Trade Unions Act, 1926 The Act lays down the procedure for registration of trade unions of workmen and employees. The trade unions registered under the Act have been given certain immunities from civil and criminal liabilities.
(xiii) Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 The Act prohibits employment of children below 14 years of age in certain occupations and processes and provides for regulation of employment of children in
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all other occupations and processes. Employment of child labour is prohibited in Building and Construction Industry.
(xiv) Inter-State Migrant Workmen's (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1979 The Act is applicable to an establishment which employs 5 or more interstate migrant workmen through an intermediary (who has recruited workmen in one state for employment in the establishment situated in another state). The inter state migrant workmen, in an establishment to which this Act becomes applicable, are required to be provided certain facilities such as housing, medical aid, travelling expenses from home up to the establishment and back, etc. (xv) The Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996 and the Cess Act of 1996 All the establishments who carry on any building or other construction work and employ 10 or more workers are covered under this Act. All such establishments are required to pay Cess at rate not exceeding 2% of the cost of construction as may be notified by the Government. The employer of the establishment is required to provide safety measures at the Building or Construction work and other welfare measures, such as Canteens, First aid facilities, Ambulance, Housing accommodation for Workers near the workplace etc. The employer to whom the Act applies has to obtain a registration certificate from the Registering Officer appointed by the Government.
(xvi) The Factories Act, 1948 The Act lays down the procedure for approval of plans before setting up a factory, health and safety provisions, welfare provisions, working hours, annual earned leave and rendering information regarding accidents or dangerous occurrences to designated authorities. It is applicable to premises employing 10 persons or more with aid of power or 20 or more persons without the aid of power engaged in manufacturing process.
(xvii) The Apprentices Act, 1961 The Contractor shall duly comply with the provisions of the Apprentices Act, 1961, the rules made there under and the orders that may be issued from time to time under the said Act and the said Rules and on his failure or neglect to do so, he shall be
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subject to all liabilities and penalties provided by the said Act and the said Rules. ‘The Contractor shall, if required by the Engineer, provide a return in detail of the employment of labour, in such form and at such intervals as the Engineer may prescribe, showing the staff and the numbers of the several classes of labour, employed by the Contractor on the Site, from time to time.’ Safety & Welfare Provisions for labour to be employed by the Contractor All necessary personal safety equipment as considered adequate by the Engineer shall be available for use of persons employed on the site and maintained in a condition suitable for immediate use; and the Contractor shall take adequate steps to ensure proper use of such equipment by those concerned All workmen at site shall be provided with safety helmets and yellow/orange jackets. Workmen required on site during night hours shall be provided with fluorescent yellow jackets with reflective lobes. The Contractor shall provide all necessary fencing and lights to protect the public from accidents and shall be bound to bear the expenses of defending every suit, action or other proceedings at law that may be brought by any person for injury sustained owing to neglect of the above precautions and to pay any damages and costs which may be awarded in any such suit, action or proceedings to any such person or which may with the consent of the Contractor be paid to compromise any claim by any such person. I) First Aid At every workplace, there shall be maintained, in a readily accessible place, first aid appliances including an adequate supply of sterilized dressings and sterilised cotton wool as prescribed in the Factory Rules of the State in which the work is carried on. The appliances shall be kept in good order and, in large work places; these shall be placed under the charge of a responsible person who shall be readily available during working hours.
II) Accommodation for Labour: The Contractor shall during the progress of the work provide, erect and maintain necessary temporary living accommodation (in rented premises) and ancillary facilities for labour at his own expense to standards and scales approved by the Engineer. III) Drinking Water: In every workplace, there shall be provided and maintained at suitable places easily accessible to labour, a sufficient supply of cold water fit for
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drinking. Where drinking water is obtained from an intermittent public water supply each workplace shall be provided with storage tanks where drinking water shall be stored.
(The Environment Management Plan is an integral part of the contract and the contractor has the responsibility to implement it under the supervision of the Environmental officer of the Supervision Consultant. All actions taken by the Environmental officer shall be deemed to have the concurrence of the “Engineer” as defined in the contract data. All management measures of the Environment and Management plan are deemed to be incidental to work unless otherwise provided in the BOQ. No separate payments shall be made for implementing these measures.)
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APPENDIX 2
RAPID ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (REA) CHECKLIST
URBAN DEVELOPMENT Instructions:
(i) The project team completes this checklist to support the environmental classification of a project. It is to be attached to the environmental categorization form and submitted to the Environment and Safeguards Division (RSES) for endorsement by Director, RSES and for approval by the Chief Compliance Officer. (ii) This checklist focuses on environmental issues and concerns. To ensure that social dimensions are adequately considered, refer also to ADB's (a) checklists on involuntary resettlement and Indigenous Peoples; (b) poverty reduction handbook; (c) staff guide to consultation and participation; and (d) gender checklists. (iii) Answer the questions assuming the “without mitigation” case. The purpose is to identify potential Impacts. Use the “remarks” section to discuss any anticipated mitigation measures.
Sector Division: SCREENING QUESTIONS Yes No REMARKS
A. Project Siting
Is the Project area adjacent to or within any of the following environmentally sensitive areas?
• Cultural heritage site The sites have been located away from heritage structures and being small facilities , pose no threat to the √ heritage structures/places of cultural importance
• Protected Area √
• Wetland √
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• Mangrove √
• Estuarine √
• Buffer zone of protected area √ • Special area for protecting √ biodiversity • Bay √ B. Potential Environmental Impacts
Will the Project cause…
• Ecological disturbances arising from the establishment of a plant or facility √ complex in or near sensitive habitats? • Eventual degradation of water bodies due to discharge of wastes and other √ effluents from plant or facility complex? • Serious contamination of soil and √ groundwater? • Aggravation of solid waste problems √ in the area? • Public health risks from discharge of wastes and poor air quality; noise and √ foul odour from plant emissions? • Short term construction impacts
• Soil erosion √ • Deterioration of water quality The proposed works will not result in pollution of surface and ground √ water or cause overflows to and flooding of surroundings
• Deterioration of air quality √
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• Noise and vibration from Minor impact as structures are construction equipment √ proposed
• dislocation or involuntary Rehabilitation and resettlement do resettlement of people not arise since in the case of signages, Garbage bins, bus shelters and road furniture, they are to be constructed within the right of way √ of the existing roads. Further, in the case of Sanitary complexes, the sites are owned by the ULB and free of all encumbrances.
• Social conflicts arising from the No significant emigrant labour is influx of construction labourers from √ required other areas? • Environmental degradation (e.g. erosion, soil and water contamination, loss of soil fertility, disruption of wildlife habitat) from intensification of agricultural land use to supply raw √ materials for plant operation; and modification of natural species diversity as a result of the transformation to monoculture practices? • Water pollution from discharge of The proposed works will not result liquid effluents? in pollution of surface and ground √ water or cause overflows to and flooding of surroundings
• Air pollution from all plant √ operations? • Gaseous and odour emissions to the √
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atmosphere from processing operations? • Accidental release of potentially hazardous solvents, acidic and √ alkaline materials? • Uncontrolled in migration with opening of roads to forest area and √ overloading of social infrastructure? • Occupational health hazards due to fugitive dust, materials handling, √ noise, or other process operations? • Disruption of transit patterns, creation of noise and congestion, and √ pedestrian hazards aggravated by heavy trucks? • Disease transmission from inadequate √ waste disposal?
NB: Taking into consideration of various selection criteria indicated in the above checklist, the project sub components proposed can be classified as Category B, as it is likely to have minimal or no adverse environmental impacts and therefore does not require conducting EIA or IEE.
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APPENDIX 4
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING FORMAT
1) Work Details Table 1: Work Details and Risks
m o r f nges nges a h c present present package Locations Locations ted c (Package No.) (Package approved scope approved e p x Name of the contract contract Name of the Progress Percent age age Percent Progress E remedial measure needed needed remedial measure Sub projects Components Sub projects Listing of works under the the worksunder of Listing Starting Date (land clearance) clearance) (land Date Starting Key assumptions and risks that risks and Key assumptions and schedule date of completion ofcompletion date schedule and What type of works continued at at continued of works Whattype affect attainment of the objective objective the affect of attainment Fulfilment of objectives Type of Type ofobjectives Fulfilment
2) Implementation of Environmental Management Plan Table 2: Status of Environment, Forest and Other Clearances
Applicable Legislation / Clearance given by and City / Town Work (Package No.) Subject / Issue Remarks / Action needed Type of Clearance date
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Table 3: Compliance with Environmental Management Plan
methods and and methods Proposed Proposed frequency frequency Very Poor) Poor) Very implementation implementation Implementation Implementation taken to improve to improve taken Implantation Status Status Implantation Detail / Remarks on Remarks / Detail Mitigation Measures Measures Mitigation Remarks and actions actions and Remarks Monitoring Remarks Monitoring Description of Impact Impact of Description Partially Satisfactory / / PartiallySatisfactory Monitoring Monitoring Monitoring conducted by by conducted Monitoring (Excellent / Satisfactory / / Satisfactory (Excellent Below Satisfaction / Poor / / Poor Satisfaction Below Detailed Design Pre construction
Construction
Table 4: Measurement of Pollutants Monitoring result Components Package/ Location Period of monitoring Parameters /Pollutants Standard Base line status during project Remarks Implementation
Noise
Air Quality
Water Quality
Soil Quality
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APPENDIX 5 SAMPLE GRIEVANCE REGISTRATION FORM (To be available in Local Language) The Project welcomes complaints suggestions, queries and comments regarding project implementation. We encourage persons with grievance to provide their name and contact information to enable us to get in touch with you for clarification and feedback. Should you choose to include your personal details but prefer to keep the information’s remain confidential, please inform us by typing *(CONFIDENTIAL)* above your name. Thank you. Date Place of registration Contact Information / Personal Details Name Gender: _Male _Female Age: Home Address Village / Town District Phone no. E mail Complaint / Suggestion / Comment / Question Please provide the details (who, what, where and how) of your grievance below : If included as attachment/note/letter, please tick here: How do you want us to reach you for feedback or update on your comment/grievance?
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FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Registered by : (Name of official registering grievance)
Verified thru : Note/Letter _E mail Reviewed by : (Names/Positions of Official(s) reviewing grievance)
Action taken :
Whether Action Taken Yes No Disclosed: Means of Disclosure:
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Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism, Tamil Nadu (IDIPT-TN), IEE REPORTS &Social Due Diligence Report Comment Matrix Reference ADB Mail Dated November 13th 2014 S.No Observarion ADB Reply I IEE Reports Refer chapter 6 GRM will be established before commencement 1 Is the GRM Functional of work The works will be excuted by the line departments. Training on 2 Are PIUsStaffedand trained in safe guards safeguards will be given by PMU availing the services of experts in PMC & DSC if needed It has been informed under section 1.6 Environmental In some toilet locations , what is the waste water Regulatory compliances table 1 serial No.6 " it has been collection and treatment system in place?. The ensured that no discharge will be let intoany inland water bodies IEEstate that no underground drain or water or sea/Ocean. Further the excreta from the sanitary complex will 3 supplies available at the sites , and in some be collected in septic tanks combined with soak pit ensuring no locations it is. But does this mean the toilets simply spill into open drain or discharge to water bodies. spill into open drains.
If some toilets are being demolished , confirm who The toilets which are proposed for demolision are the assets 4 currently owns the assets owned by the respective civic body The sanitary complexes after completion shall be handed over to civic body concerned for maintenance. The civic body shall maintain these complexes with the existing facilities available with them. In case the existing arrangenments is not adaquate, the civic body shall strengthen the existing system or shall identify voluntary organizations/charitable trusts/Self Help 5 O& M Plan of sanitation facilities is not clear Groups.for maintaining the sanitary complex. The Institutions/ Organizations responsible for O&M shall charge suitable user charges to meet the operation and maintenance cost of the sanitary complex fully.
II Social due Deligence Report Some sites are still not yet confirmed while others For the Sanitary Complexex which are proposed for are stated as private (e.g, Nagore Durga back side construction in private land, the local officials concerned have 1 near Railway station in Nagapattinam town,and assured for the availability of site before award of contract. North car street in Palani). All private lands or sites Hence it is felt that there may not be any difficulties in getting site were encroaches to be avoided. for construction of Sanitary complex. Project Implementation Unit (PIU)/ Civic Body Shall identify and Who will mobilize SHGs for O&M and who will build utilize the services of SHGs/NGOs for O&M of Sanitary 2 awareness for sanitation and Hygiene (WASH complex. The services of SHGs/NGOs shall also be utilised for activities - is there an NGOto be recruited?) creation of awareness among the community on sanitation and Hygiene. Each sanitary complex contains separate provision for female 3 Are there equal female toilets built as per GAP? toilets as per GAP Appendix – 3 Implementation Sequence of the Key Experts
Total Time - 2013 2014 2015 2016 Input No. Hom Fiel Position Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Total e d KEY EXPERTS - PMC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34
1 DR.ANUP KUMAR ADITYA Team Leader
Home 8 Field 26 34 Safeguards Specialist 2 DR.R.PARAMASIVAM Environment & Social Home 3 Field 7 10 KEY EXPERTS - DSC 1 K1- Mr. M. Devanathan Team Leader Home 0 0 Field 30 30 Safeguards Specialist 2 K9- Mr. Anilkumar Panda Environment & Social Home 0 Field 20 20
LEGENDS: FULL TIME INPUT PART TIME / INTERMITTENT INPUT - Would be engaged with reference to Departmant of Tourism Requirement
Note: The Strategy have been prepared with reference to available data and however since the volume and nature of balance project work under Tranche - 1 and the new projects to be identified under Tranche -2 is unknown and have not been finalized till now, hence the above mentioned schedule is tentative and shall be revised at the later stage based on the Contractor's work Programme.