Environmental Performance Report and Management Plan (Eprmp) for North South Commuter Rail (Nscr) Project Volume I Main Report
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ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE REPORT AND MANAGEMENT PLAN (EPRMP) FOR NORTH SOUTH COMMUTER RAIL (NSCR) PROJECT VOLUME I MAIN REPORT DRAFT March 2015 Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) TABLE OF CONTENTS PROJECT INFORMATION…………………………………………………………………………………….i EXECUTIVE SUMMARY…………………………………………………………………………………...…ii 1. PROJECT DESCRIPTION………………………………………………………………………….......…1 1.1. Project Location and Length of Alignment…………………………………………………..…….…...1 1.2. Project Rationale……………………………………………………………………………...…...........1 1.3. Project Alternatives……………………………………………………………………………...….......1 1.3.1. Without Project Option (Zero Option).…………………………………………………..…….....1 1.3.2. Comparative Analysis of Route Plan……………………………………………………….…….2 1.3.3. Comparative Analysis of Depot Location……………………………………………......……….6 1.3.4. Comparative Analysis of Structure Type……………………………………………………...…..7 1.4. Project Components………………………………………………………………………….………....9 1.5. Process/Technology……………………………………………………………………………….…...15 1.6. Project Size………………………………………………………………………………..…….……..15 1.7. Project Phases………………………………………………………………………………….…..…..15 1.7.1. Pre-Construction………………………………………………………………………….…..….15 1.7.2. Construction Phase……………………………………………………………………….……...16 1.7.3. Operational Phase………………………………………………………………………………..17 1.8. Manpower…………………………………………………………………………………….…….…19 1.9. Indicative Project Cost…………………………………………………………………………..….…19 2. BASELINE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION AND ANALYSIS OF KEY ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS……………………………………………………………………………………………….….20 1. The Land…………………………………………………………………………………………….....20 1.1 Land Use Classification………………………………………………………...…………..……..20 1.2 Geology and Geomorphology….…………………………………………………………………38 1.3 Pedology……………………….…………………………………………………………….……58 1.4 Terrestrial Ecology…………….…………………………………………………………….….…63 2. The Water…………………………….………………………………………………………………...80 2.1 Hydrology………...……………….…………………………………………………………….....80 2.2 Water Quality……………...……….……………………………………….……………………...87 2.3 Freshwater Ecology……………..….……………………………………….……………………..96 3. The Air………………………………….….…………………………………….…………….……..100 3.1 Meteorology/Climatology………….……….…….………………………….…………………...100 3.2 Air Quality/ Noise/ Vibration……….…………….…………………………..…………….…….112 3.3Noise Level…………………………………….………………………………..……..….............115 3.4 Ground Vibration Level……………………….…………………………………..…………...…127 4. People………………………………………………..………………………………………......…...132 4.1 Displacement of Affected People……..…………...…………………………………………..…132 4.2 In-Migration…………………………….………………...……………………………………...136 4.3Historical Cultural Heritage……………….……………………...……………………………....138 4.4 Physical Cultural Resources……………….…………………………...………………………...138 4.5 Basic Services………………………………………………………….……...…………………139 4.6 Public Health & Safety……………………………………………………………...……….......144 4.7 Local Benefits/Employment and Livelihood….…………………………………………...….…147 4.8 Traffic Condition……………………………….…………………………..…………………....152 3. ENVIRONMENTAL RISK ASSESSMENT 3.1. Objectives………………………….…...…………..……………………….………..…………….156 3.2. Method of Assessment………………………………..……………………..……………….……..156 3.3. Hazard Identification……………….…………………..…………………….…………………….156 3.4. Environmental Pathways…………….…………………..…………………………..……………..158 3.5. Accident Scenarios……………………….………………..………………………………..……...158 3.6. Construction Related Accidents………..…..………………………..……………………………...159 3.7. Terrorism Attacks……………………………....……………………..…………………………….160 4. IMPACTS MANAGEMENT PLAN (IMP)………..……..………………….………………………...163 5. SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND IEC IMPLEMENTATION…..….…………………..……180 6. ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE MONITORING…………………...…………..……………..184 6.1. Self-Monitoring Plan……………………………………………………..…….…….….………….184 6.2. Third Party Monitoring……………………………………………………..……….……….…..…190 Environmental Performance Report and Management Plan (EPRMP) NORTH SOUTH COMMUTER RAIL PROJECT 6.3. Environmental Monitoring Fund (EMF)……………………………………...…………….………191 6.4. Environmental Guarantee Fund (EGF)………………………………………….………….............191 7. EMERGENCY RESPONSE POLICY AND GENERIC GUIDELINES…………….……….….….192 7.1. Objectives……………………………………………………………………...……….…………..192 7.2. Concept…………………………………………………………………...……………….……......192 7.3. Organization……………………………………………………………………………………......193 8. DEMOBILIZATION/DECOMMISSIONING/REHABILITATION POLICY…………….….…...197 9. INSTITUTIONAL PLAN FOR IMP IMPLEMENTATION….......………….……………….……..198 9.1. Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC)…....…....…………………….…….198 9.2. Implementation of the IMP……………………………………………………………....…….…..199 9.2.1. PMO…………………………………………………………………...…………………......199 9.2.2. Third Party Monitoring Firm………………………………………………..…....………..…200 9.2.3. The Contractor……………………………………………………………….......……….…..201 10. REFERENCES…………………………………………………………………...………….…….……202 Environmental Performance Report and Management Plan (EPRMP) NORTH SOUTH COMMUTER RAIL PROJECT LIST OF TABLES Table 1. An Illustration of the NSCR Segments with and without ECCs Previously Issued…...…...iv Table 2. Completed Activities of the EIA Study for Malolos and Caloocan…...……………………vi Table 3. Completed Activities of the EIA Study for Manila and Caloocan…..…….………………vii Table 4. Criteria/Standard of Environmental Quality and Natural Environment………..…………viii Table 5. Schedule of the Stakeholders Consultations conducted along the alignment from Malolos to Caloocan………………………………………………………………...…….…….............x Table 6. Schedule of the Stakeholders Consultations conducted along the alignment from Caloocan to Tutuban.………………………………………………………....…………………….......xii Table 7. Comparison of ROW Alternatives…………………………………………..……………..xi Table 8. Comparison of Proposed Sites in Valenzuela and Marilao………………..……………...xiv Table 9. Comparison of Options for Structure Type………………………..……………………...xiv Table 10. Integrated Summary of Main Impacts and Mitigating Measures……..………………….xvi Table 1.1 Comparison of ROW Alternative Option………………………………..………………...5 Table 1.2 Comparison of Alternative Options for Depot Site…………………………..……………6 Table 1.3 Comparison of Structure Type of Railway Structure……………………………..……….9 Table 1.4 Descriptions of Elevated Structures…………………………………………………..…...8 Table 1.5 Number of NSCR Stations and Distances between Stations…….….……………………11 Table 1.6 Summary of Technical Specifications of NSCR……………………..…………………..14 Table 1.7 Main Specifications of Rolling Stock…………………...………………..……………...16 Table 1.8 Summary of the assumed Train Operation Plans………....…………………..………….17 Table 1.9 Traveling Time of Train………………………………………………………….……...18 Table 1.10 Round Trip Time of Train……………………………………………….……………..18 Table 1.11 Required Number of Trains…………………………………....…………….…………18 Table 1.12 Rolling Stock Procurement Plan……………………………………………………….18 Table 1.13 Project Cost…………………………………………………………………………….19 Table 2.1 Summary of Heavy Metals Analysis for Soil Sample in the former Meycauayan dumpsite(mg/kg dry matter)…………...…………………………………………….….29 Table 2.2 Environmentally Critical Areas in Cities and Municipalities covered by NSCR ………37 Table 2.3 Stratigraphy of Central Luzon Basin - East………………………………………..…....38 Table 2.4 Physical and Other Related Characteristics of Predominant Soil Types………………..58 Table 2.5 Soil Profile of Borehole Sample in the Proposed Caloocan Station…...………………..59 Table 2.6 List of Threatened species under DAO 2007-1 and IUCN 2007……………………….66 Table 2.7 National List of Threatened Fauna in and around Bulacan Region…………………….69 Table 2.8 List of Fauna Encountered during the Site Survey……………………………………..69 Table 2.9 List of Bird Species Encountered in Valenzuela and Guiguinto……………………….70 Table 2.10 Residency and Conservation Status of Bird Species Encountered in the Caloocan to Tutuban segment………………………………………………………………….…….73 Table 2.11 Impact Identification, Assessment and Mitigating Measures for Land…………….....75 Table 2.12 List of Creeks/Esteros along Subject Segment………………………………….…….81 Table 2.13 Surface Water Sampling Stations, Coordinates, Date and Time of Sampling and Weather Conditions during sampling…………………………………………………..88 Table 2.14 Summary of Test Results for Surface Water Samples……….…….………………….90 Table 2.15 Biological Components of Guiguinto and Meycauayan Rivers……………….……...96 Table 2.16 Impact Identification, Assessment and Mitigating Measures for Water……….……..98 Table 2.17 List of Tropical Cyclone with Maximum Sustained Wind of Above 150 kph in the Philippines Area of Responsibility…………………………………………...……….101 Table 2.18 List of Extreme Rainfall Events that Cause the Severe Flooding……………..……..102 Table 2.19 Seasonal rainfall change (in %) in 2020 and 2050 under medium-range emission scenario in provinces in Region 4-A…………………………………………………..105 Table 2.20 Prevalent Wind Direction Recorded from PAGASA Weather Stations……………..106 Table 2.21 Speed and Direction During Air Quality Sampling (September 24-26, 2013)……...106 Table 2.22 Reference Vehicle CO2 Emission Factor………………………………………….....108 Environmental Performance Report and Management Plan (EPRMP) NORTH SOUTH COMMUTER RAIL PROJECT Table 2.23 Emission Reduction of GHG…………………………….……………..…………….108 Table 2.24 Observed Ambient Air Conditions…………………………….……………………..114 Table 2.25 Description of Survey Locations and Noise Level Standards Used………..………...116 Table 2.26 Observed 24 hour Noise Levels (dB) …………………………………………….….117 Table 2.27 Weighted Power Level of Construction Type……….……………………………….118 Table 2.28 Results of Prediction of Construction Noise……………….…….………………….119 Table 2.29 Total Number of Operated Trains (one-way)………………..…………………….....123 Table 2.30 Prediction of Noise Level during Train Operation