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Semi-Annual Environmental Monitoring Report

Project number: 35173-015

Period: January - June 2020 Submission Date: July 2020

NEP: Urban Water Supply and Sanitation (Sector) Project (PART B)

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Chapter 3

Environmental Management Activities

3.1 Introduction

Most of the mitigation measures specified will be incorporated as part of the contractual obligations during the project construction and therefore will be integrated into the project design and tender documents. By including mitigation measures in the contract monitoring and supervision of mitigation implementation will be covered under the normal engineering supervision provisions of the contract. The mitigation measures implementation will be monitored through direct observation, records of contractors, consultation with people etc weekly or daily as required. Some environment management activities will be carried out as per listed below.

Table 3-1: Environmental Impacts, and Mitigation Measures SN Site Activities Possible environmental Mitigation Measures Remarks impacts 1 Site Preparation Soil Erosion, slope Protection works like slope instabilities protection using Gabion Box, Construction of Retaining wall, etc. Site clearance and - No cutting of trees - Maximum utilization of barren removable of vegetation required. However, some land. shrubs and bush will need - Greenery promotion around the to be cleared for construction sites where possible accessibility and site - Tree felling will be avoided, and clearance if any such unanticipated cases -There could be some occur, prior approval from the local disturbances to local and bodies will be received and migratory birds, reptiles compensatory plantation @ 1:10 and mammals will be carried out - No major impacts on animals area expected

Camp site establishment - No major adverse effect Use of land by obtaining approval on environment during from local authority Camp Site Establishment Use of stable and un-used /barren - Clearing of sites and land only temporary land use 2 Construction works Excavation -Excavation works may -Soil erosion will be minimized by degrade surface land state. taking precautionary measures such Impacts are possible in the as; excavated soil will be reused and public land, slopes and proper backfilling of the trenches forest areas where the core will be done and the excavated soil construction works are will be placed properly against planned. erosion.

Vegetation - Loss of vegetation cover -Greenery promotion around the during construction construction sites

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activities -Tree felling will be avoided, and if any such cases occur, prior approval from the local bodies will be received and compensatory plantation @ 1:10 will be carried out -Trees of local economic value and aesthetic significance will be planted under compensatory plantation -Locally demanded plants like Argeli and Loth Salla (Taxus sps) will be promoted

3 Construction of intakes and reservoirs

Natural Disaster -Damage the constructed Slope protection works will be structure and construction carried out materials and adverse effect on human health Waste generation -Generation of solid waste, -Mechanism of safe disposal will be wastewater from labor developed in the project site before camp and other the actual commencement of work construction waste may cause pollution Construction work -Disruption to traffic flow -Determining the locations prior to camps, stockpile areas, and sensitive receptors award of construction contracts storage areas, and disposal areas Acoustic Environment -Temporary Increase in -Using low noise generating noise level and vibrations equipment and no horns until by excavation equipment, necessary and the transportation of -Minimize drop heights materials. Warning signs in noise hazards areas -By preparing work schedule with community consultation and local. -Disposal of slurry from -Only sedimented back-wash will treatment plant directly be disposed to rivers onto water bodies, disposal -Washing of vehicles on local rivers of waste on or nearby water will be restricted bodies, sediment transport -Disposal of waste of any kind on and leakage/disposal of water bodies will be strictly hazardous waste may harm prohibited the aquatic lives in the -Fishing in rivers will be prohibited rivers/steams of project for workforce area 4 Construction of WUSC -Temporary Increase in -Using low noise generating Office building noise level equipment and no horns until necessary

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-disposal of waste on or -Disposal of waste of any kind on nearby water bodies, water bodies will be strictly prohibited

3.2 Budget Plan

The following table presents the breakdown of budget for EMP works as per the total amount of NRs 1,800,000 provisioned as per the approved IEE;

Table 3-2: Proposed budget plan for S-EMP implementation SN EMP Provisions/activities Unit Quantity Rate Amount Remarks Rehabilitation and reinstatement 200,000 1 works 2 Stabilization/protection works 425,000 Specially for Barkheban site and 750,000 Bhutpokhari sites 3 Greenery Promotion 4 Gardening (treatment plant) L/S 100,000 5 WQ Monitoring Samples 6 50,000 6 AQ Monitoring/Noise levels Samples 2 50,000 7 Public awareness/Information 150,000 8 Compensation of crops L/S 50,000 9 Social safeguards L/S 10 25,000

Grand Total 1,800,000

This could be slightly modified based on new circumstances that may arise in the site as the work progresses.

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Chapter 4

Site Plan

4.1 Introduction

In order to fulfil the water demand of the continuously growing population we need to provide the sufficient and uniform quantity of water through the designed network of pipes, Infrastructure for the collection, treatment, pumping, Transmission, distribution of water for homes and hospitals, commercial establishments as well as for such public needs as fire fighting, etc .Water supply systems must also meet requirements for public, commercial, and industrial activities. In all cases, the water must fulfil both quality and quantity requirements. Site plan is a site map of each site with demarcation of Areas of project component, text box in the over lay overlay map with notes of issues and maps with notes of mitigations are listed individually below. Construction site for WUSC and Nakale System Rvt construction site is cleared for execution where as others sites are not cleared yet.

Following Figure Includes several location and plans of structures of the water supply project which shows the environmental impacts and their respective mitigations in respective sites, which are,

Figure 4. 1: Bhutpokhari WTP Sub-system-2, with Makaibari System RVT (150) Figure 4. 2: Tower System WTP Sub-System-1, with Tower and Deurali RVT (50 Cum) Figure 4. 3: Barkheban WTP Sub-system-3, with Upper Matti System RVT (50- cum) Figure 4. 4: Charighyang System (simpani) RVT (250 Cum) Figure 4. 5: Tindhare System RVT (150cum) Figure 4. 6: Upper Dolakha (Bisauna) System RVT (150 Cum) Figure 4. 7: Lower Dolakha System RVT (150 cum) Figure 4. 8: Lower Matti System RVT (50cum) Figure 4. 9: Upper Dhramghar System RVT (50 cum) Figure 4. 10: Lower Dhramghar System RVT (50 cum) Figure 4. 11: Upper Jillu System RVT (50 cum) Figure 4. 12: Middle Jillu System RVT (150 cum) Figure 4. 13: Lower Jillu System RVT (50 cum) Figure 4. 14: Office Building- Charighyang Figure 4. 15: Charange Khola Intake (Sub-system-3)

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Retaining and Drain Works

Figure 4. 1: Bhutpokhari WTP Sub-system-2, with Makaibari System RVT (150)

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Retaining and Drain Works

Figure 4. 2: Tower System WTP Sub-System-1, with Tower and Deurali RVT (50 Cum)

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Retaining and Drain Works

Figure 4. 3: Barkheban WTP Sub-system-3, with Upper Matti System RVT (50- cum) 15

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Slope Trimming Works

Figure 4. 4: Charighyang System (simpani) RVT (250 Cum) 16

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Slope Trimming Works

Figure 4. 5: Tindhare System RVT (150cum) 17

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Retaining Works

Figure 4. 6: Upper Dolakha (Bisauna) System RVT (150 Cum) 18

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Retaining Works

Figure 4. 7: Lower Dolakha System RVT (150 cum) 19

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Figure 4. 8: Lower Matti System RVT (50cum) 20

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Figure 4. 9: Upper Dhramghar System RVT (50 cum) 21

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Figure 4. 10: Lower Dhramghar System RVT (50 cum) 22

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Figure 4. 11: Upper Jillu System RVT (50 cum) 23

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Figure 4. 12: Middle Jillu System RVT (150 cum)

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Figure 4. 13: Lower Jillu System RVT (50 cum) 25

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Figure 4. 14: Office Building- Charighyang

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Retaining Works

Figure 4. 15: CharangeKhola Intake (Sub-system-3) 27

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4.2 Conclusion

The proposed Charikot-Dolakha Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Project and its components are not within or adjacent to environmentally sensitive areas.

There will be some adverse impacts. However, the extent of adverse impacts is expected to be local, confined within the projects’ main areas of influence, quarry or burrowing sites, waste disposal sites, and the routes to and from these sites.

Except during windy days and heavy rainfall, fugitive dust, fine aggregates, sediments and/or wastes would not be the transported beyond the aforementioned sites. With mitigation measures in place and ensuring that the bulk of earthworks are completed prior to the onset of the rainy season, the potential adverse impacts during construction would be more site-specific and short term.

Slope stabilization in BhuttPokhari area, and protection works along Tower and Barkhe Ban Water Treatment Plant are the major concerns.

The few adverse impacts of high magnitude during construction will be temporary and short-termed (i.e. most likely to occur only during peak construction periods). These will not be sufficient to threaten or weaken the surrounding resources. Simple mitigation measures, basically integral to socially and environmentally responsible construction practices, will be used at construction sites. Hence, mitigation measures would not be difficult to be implemented.

To recommend a plan of action and a means of testing the plan to meet existing and projected environmental problems To establish the roles and responsibilities of all parties involved in the project’s environmental management; To describe mitigation measures that shall be implemented to avoid or mitigate adverse environmental impacts and maximizing the positive ones.

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Annexes

Annex 1-Photographs

Some Photographs During Site Visit of Several Construction Areas

Site Visited for Barkheban WTP

Site visited at Tower WTP

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Office building work under progress at Charighyang

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Annex 2-Site visit minutes

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Approval Letter of SS-EMP of Pragatinagar

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Approval Letter of SS-EMP of Liwang

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Approval Letter of SS-EMP of Siddanath Baijnath

ITECO-UNEC JV Urban Water Supply and Sanitation (Sector) Project (ADB Loan No: 3711-NEP/Contract No: UWSSP/C-03/WRDSMC) Western Region Design Supervision and Management Consultant Consultant’s Office Ref: 43/UWSSP/HO/2020 Date: 24 April, 2020

To,

Mr. Surendra Pant Authorized Representative M/S Kalika Uchakoti JV Siddanath Baijnath, Kanchanpur

Subject: Approval of SEMP and Cost Estimate for Environmental Mitigation Works- Contract No. UWSSP/OCB-03

Dear Mr. Pant,

With reference to the Site-specific Environmental Management Plan (SEMP) and cost estimate of environmental mitigation works Document (BoQ Item, Part F: Environmental Mitigation Works), submitted by you, I would like to inform you that the said document has been approved.

Therefore, you are instructed to submit the final hard copy of the approved documents as per contract and carry out the said works.

Thanking you. Truly yours

Hari Prasad Dhakal Team Leader ITECO-UNEC JV (WRDSMC) CC: • Project Management Office, UWSSP, Panipokhari, Kathmandu. • Regional Project Management Office, Nepalgunj, Banke. • Mr Shiv Shankar Karki, ITECO-UNEC JV, • CSE, ITECO- UNEC JV, Consultants’ Addresses: Head Office:- Minbhawan, New Baneshwor, Kathmandu, Nepal, P.O. Box: 2147, Tel: 410 6776, Fax: 410 6961, E-mail: [email protected] Project Office:- Nepalganj

Joint Venture of ITECO and UNEC

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Approval Letter of SS-EMP of Chainpur

To,

Mr. Basanta Bahadur Chand, Authorized Representative CAB Ashish JV, Chainpur, Bajhang

Subject: Approval of SEMP and Cost Estimate for Environmental Mitigation Works- Contract No. UWSSP/OCB-07

Dear Mr. Chand,

Therefore, you are instructed to submit the final hard copy of the approved documents as per contract and carry out the said works.

Thanking you. Truly yours

Hari Prasad Dhakal Team Leader ITECO-UNEC JV (WRDSMC) CC: • Project Management Office, UWSSP, Panipokhari, Kathmandu. • Regional Project Management Office, Nepalgunj, Banke. • Mr Shiv Shankar Karki, ITECO-UNEC JV, • CSE, ITECO- UNEC JV, Abhaya Kumar Mishra, CAB Ashish JV, Chainpur, BajhangConsultants’ Addresses: Head Office:- Minbhawan, New Baneshwor, Kathmandu, Nepal, P.O. Box: 2147, Tel: 410 6776, Fax: 410 6961, E-mail: [email protected] Project Office:- Nepalganj

Joint Venture of ITECO and UNEC

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Approval Letter of SS-EMP of Shubhaghat

To,

Mr. Basanta Bahadur Chand, Authorized Representative Ashish-C.A.B.-Prera, Shubhaghat, Surkhet

Subject: Approval of SEMP and Cost Estimate for Environmental Mitigation Works- Contract No. UWSSP/OCB-09

Dear Mr. Chand,

Therefore, you are instructed to submit the final hard copy of the approved documents as per contract and carry out the said works.

Thanking you. Truly yours

Hari Prasad Dhakal Team Leader ITECO-UNEC JV (WRDSMC) CC: • Project Management Office, UWSSP, Panipokhari, Kathmandu. • Regional Project Management Office, Nepalgunj, Banke. • Mr Shiv Shankar Karki, ITECO-UNEC JV, • CSE, ITECO- UNEC JV, • Basanta Rayamajhi, Ashish-C.A.B.-Prera, Shubhaghat, Surkhet Abhaya Kumar Mishra, CAB Ashish JV, Chainpur, BajhangConsultants’ Addresses: Head Office:- Minbhawan, New Baneshwor, Kathmandu, Nepal, P.O. Box: 2147, Tel: 410 6776, Fax: 410 6961, E-mail: [email protected] Project Office:- Nepalganj

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SS-EMP of Shubhaghat

Government of Nepal Ministry of Water Supply Department of Water Supply and Sewerage Management Urban Water Supply and Sanitation (Sector) Project Project Management Office Panipokhari, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu

Contractor’s Site Specific Environmental Management Plan (CEMP)

Shubhaghat Town Water Supply and Sanitation Project, Surkhet (Contract No:UWSSP/OCB-09/Shubhaghat-Surkhet)

Submitted By: Submitted to: Contractor: Ashish-C.A.B-Prera JV Consultant: ITECO-UNEC JV Jawalakhel, Lalitpur Minbhawan, Kathmandu

January, 2020

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Table of Contents

ABBREVIATION

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

1.2 SALIENT FEATURES OF THE PROJECT

2.0 CONTRACTOR’S SITE SPECIFIC ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (SEMP)

2.1 CONTRACTOR’S PERSONNEL AND THEIR ROLES

2.2 REPORTING AND DOCUMENTATION

2.3 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

2.4 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING

3.0 CONCLUSION

ANNEX-1: Agreement Letters, Project Layout Map ANNEX-2: Location Map of different Sites

ANNEX-3: Environmental Management Plan Cost Break Down

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ABBREVIATIONs

ADB Asian Development Bank AP Affected Persons BoQ Bill of Quantity CDO Chief District Officer CFUG Community Forest Users Group CSC Construction Supervision Consultant DCC District Coordination Committee DFO Division Forest Office DWSSM Department of Water Supply and Sewerage Management EMP Environmental Management Plan EMoP Environmental Monitoring Plan IEE Initial Environmental Examination IUCN International Union for Conservation of Nature LEST Livelihood Enhancement Skills Training MLD Ministry of Local Development MOFE Ministry of Forests and Environment MoWS Ministry of Water Supply NGO Non-Governmental Organizations PIU Project Implementation Unit PMO Project Management Office RoW Right of Way RPMO Regional Project Management Office SEMP Site Specific Environmental Management Plan UWSSP Urban Water Supply and Sanitation (Sector) Project

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The Shubhaghat Town Water Supply and Sanitation Project have been designed as piped based water supply system that will provide sufficient quantity and good quality of water to the residents of Gurbhakot Municipality.

The proposed "Shubhaghat Town Water Supply and Sanitation Project" is a ground water based water supply system project covering wards 6, 7, 8, and 9 of Gurbhakot Municipality. The project comprises of two major components; water supply and sanitation. The water supply part comprises of pumping systems. Based on the topography, settlements and existing structures, two water supply systems based on decentralized distribution system is adopted.The water supply component of the project consists of following construction components as presented in Table 1.1 below.

Shubhaghat, a growing and urbanizing town in Surkhet district. The location of the project area is 28°26' North Latitude and 81°51' East Longitude. Shubhaghat town is located about 48 km away from Birendranagar, the headquarters of Surkhet District.It lies in subtropical climate region. The project is located in inner Terai on the banks of Bheri River. The flat settlements are surrounded by slightly elevated land, gradual slopes and small hills. The altitude of the town varies from 478 m to 797 m above the sea level. The project area does not fall under any protected areas or their buffer zone, wetlands of biological importance or other ecologically sensitive areas. IEE of Shubhaghat WSSP had already been approved by the ADB. Existing conditions of the proposed project have not been changed significantly after the preparation of the IEE. This EMP will guide the site specific environment problems arising from construction of the proposed project.

Figure 1: Location map of the proposed project

Systems and Subsystems of the Project

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Existing water supply structures which are in good conditions are proposed to be used under this project as well. One existing reservoir of 100 cum has been proposed to be used. Seven new reservoirs will be constructed. Service area has elevation difference in order of 319 m. Thus considering the topography, landuse, settlement pattern and use of existing facilities; 2 separate systems are proposed and are briefly described below;

System A: This is a pumping system. The source of this system is collector well located nearby Bheri River at Mehelkuna in ward 7. The water is pumped from the sump well to the water treatment plant, from which water is pumped to the reservoirs of the four distribution subsystems. This system is proposed to serve service areas in wards 6, 7 and 8 of Gurbhakot Municipality through 4 subsystems as described below:-

Badkholi Nakalae subsystem: This subsystem serves Badakholo Bazar, Madhya Gaile, Mokare, Mom, Purba Gaile, Pashim Gaile, Wadakhola Bazar, Sano Nakale and Thulo Nakale areas of ward 6 of Gurbhakot Municipality. A 100 Cum RCC reservoir is proposed at Thulo Nakale in ward 6. The water from the reservoir is supplied to the service areas through gravity. This system is designed to cater 2,627 permanent and 25 rented (total 2,652) population. Badhkholi Tatopani subsystem: This subsystem serves Kapase, Kapasi and Tatopani areas of ward 6 of Gurbhakot Municipality. A 50 Cum RCC reservoir is proposed at Tatopani in ward 6. The water from the reservoir is supplied to the service areas through gravity. This system is designed to cater 1,272 permanent and 13 rented (total 1,285) population. Badhkholi Jarkate subsystem: This subsystem serves Satmule, Santichaur, Sotarkholi, Nimare and Toribari areas of ward 6 of Gurbhakot Municipality. A 120 Cum RCC reservoir is proposed at Nimare in ward 6. The water from the reservoir is supplied to the service areas through gravity. This system is designed to cater 3,828 permanent populations. There is no rented population in this subsystem. Mehelkuna subsystem: This subsystem serves Aasapatal Line, Badhitole, Mehelkuna Bazar, Bhural, Gangate, Gharibehelkula, Gimaal, Karki Tole, Khatang, Kumalpani, Mulyal, Pabitra Bazar, Pulchowk, Sundarkhali, Simana Khotang, Simaha Khatanga ns Santi Chowk areas of wards 7 and 8 of Gurbhakot Municipality. Two RCC reservoirs, each of 300 Cum capacity is proposed at Sundarkholi in ward 8. The water from the reservoir is supplied to the service areas through gravity. This system is designed to cater 16,547 permanent and 482 rented (total 17,029) population.

System B: This is also a pumping system. The source of this system is sump well located nearby Bheri River at Botechaur in ward 9. The water is pumped from the sump well to the water treatment plant, from which water is pumped to the reservoirs of the two distribution subsystems. This system is proposed to serve service areas in ward 9 of Gurbhakot Municipality through 2 subsystems as described below: Botechaur Bazar subsystem: This subsystem serves Botechaur Bazar, Chisapani, Damarugaon, Kopchi, Mathillo Simghat, Nayabazar, Bairechaur, Simghat, Sriwani, Tallo Botechaur and Tallo Simghat areas of ward 9 of Gurbhakot Municipality. A 240 Cum RCC reservoir is proposed at Botechaur in ward 9. An existing RCC reservoir of 100 Cum capacity is also to be used in this system. The water from the reservoir is supplied to the service areas through gravity. This system is designed to cater 6,082 permanent and 272 rented (total 6,354) population. Botechaur Bhalukhola subsystem: This subsystem serves Bhalukhola Gaon, Mathillo Bhalukhola, Nilukhola, Kaprekhola, Karki Tole, Majhe Khand, Khahare Khola, Patihalla and Simghat areas of ward 9 of Gurbhakot Municipality. An 80 Cum

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RCC reservoir is proposed at Bhalukhola Gaon in ward 9. The water from the reservoir is supplied to the service areas through gravity. This system is designed to cater 2,247 permanent and 23 rented (total 2,270) population.

2.1.1.3 Components of the Project

The project components include transmission mains, distribution reservoirs, distribution networks, treatment units, guard house, office building and other temporary and permanent facilities. The details of the components are described below;

Transmission mains The transmission main conveys the water from the sump well to overhead service reservoirs. Since the water is conveyed by pumping it is also known as pumping main. Pipe sizes are so selected that velocity of water within the pipes remain within the range of 0.5 m/s to 1.5 m/s. DI pipes are proposed to use in both the systems. The water is pumped from the sump well with sufficient head so that the water passes through the water treatment plant and delivers it into the ground reservoir/sump well. The water is then pumped again from ground reservoir/sump well to overhead reservoir. The total transmission main pipe length of the proposed systems is 17.60km. Thrust blocks are also provided to restrain the pumping mains in both the systems.

Table 2.1: Transmission/ Pumping Main Length of Pipes (m) SN System Proposed Existing Total 1 Mehelkuna 12,855 - 12,855 2 Botechaur 4752 - 4752 Total 17,607 17,607

Distribution reservoirs The service reservoir is required to store the water to meet the hourly fluctuation of consumers’ water demand. This allows the peak flow in the distribution network. The total storage requirement for the system at the end of design period i.e. 2039 is calculated as 1200 Cum. Existing reservoirs are very small in capacity and have not been utilized in the proposed system except a 100 Cum capacity RCC reservoir located at Botechaur, ward 9. This reservoir is recently constructed and is in good condition. The reservoirs will be constructed of RCC and is designed as ground based tank as the terrain suggests. The following table summarizes the requirement of reservoir tanks for the various systems;

Table 2.2: Requirement of Reservoir SN Systems Reservoir Size (m3) Type Remarks 1 Badkholi Nakale 100 RCC Proposed 2 Badkholi Tatopani 50 RCC Proposed 3 Badkholi Jarkute n 120 RCC Proposed 4 Mehelkuna 600 RCC Proposed, 2 nos. of 300 m3 100 RCC Existing 5 Botechaur Bazar 140 RCC Proposed 6 Botechaur Bhalukhola 80 RCC Proposed Total 1190

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The distribution system comprises of pipe network, which consists of mainly loops and branch. The water is supplied from the service reservoir to the consumers by the distribution pipe network. i. Construction of RVT at different Sites (Khani danda,Jarkatee,Tatopani,Nakale), ii. Construction of office Building (City Hall-Mehelkuna), iii. Construction of Sumpwells (Source) at khatang and botechour , iv. Construction of Generator House and Guard House at (Botechour and Badakholi System), v. Construction of Sumpwell Pumping at different Sites, vi. Construction of Treatment Plant at pump station (khatang and botechour) vii. Implementation of mitigation measures as recommended in IEE and EMP, etc.

1.2 Salient Features of the Project

SN Items Description 1 Name of the Project Shubhaghat Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Project, under (Shubhaghat, Surkhet) Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Project, DWSSM 2 Type Pumping scheme 3 Scheme No: 2 No. 4 Location Area Shubhaghat 4.1 Province Number 6 4.2 District Surkhet 4.3 Rural Municipality/Municipality Gurbhakot 4.4 Wards Parts of Ward No. 6, 7, 8 and 9 5 Available Facilities 5.1 Road 5.2 Nearest Airport 5.3 Existing Water Supply System Partially covered by piped water supply system Spring sources are used 5.4 Electricity Available 5.5 Communication Available 5.6 Health Services Available 5.7 Banking Facilities Available 6 Source Characteristics 6.1 Source Name Sump Well – Mehelkuna 4 Nos. proposed – Botechaur 1 No. proposed & 1 No. Existing 6.2 Source Type Groundwater (sub-surface flow) 6.3 Source Location Mehelkuna Ward No 7 and Botechaur in Ward No 9, Gurbhakot Municipality 6.4 Proposed Tapping yield (lps) Mehelkuna CW : 4 x 8.9 = 35.6 lps (Pumping) Botechaur CW : 2 x 6.4 = 12.8 lps (Pumping) 7 Project Components 7.1 New Sump wells 5 7.2 Service Reservoirs (OHT/ RVT, RCC Ground Tank 50 Cum : 1 No (Proposed) Valve Chambers and surface RCC Ground Tank 80 Cum : 1 No (Proposed) valve box, etc.) RCC Ground Tank 100 Cum : 1 No (Proposed) RCC Ground Tank 100 Cum : 1 No (Existing)) RCC Ground Tank 120 Cum : 1 No (Proposed) RCC Ground Tank 140 Cum : 1 No (Proposed) RCC Ground Tank 300 Cum : 2 No (Proposed) Total 1190 Cum 7.3 Valve Chamber Valve Chamber (900 x900x1000) : 194 Washout Chamber (900 x900x1000) : 127 Air Valve Chamber (900 x900x1000) : 62 Pipe Valve Box (125mm dia) : 40 Treatment facility subcomponents:

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Aeration units 3 units; 1.25 - 1.5m diameter Pressure Filters 6 units; 1.7m - 2.0m diameter Disinfection Units 3 units; Mixing tank - 1000 L 2 dosing tank - 250 L Water Quality Testing 1 Room Laboratory Distribution Network 113.340 Km Transmission Mains 17.769 Km Pumps (including related 29 nos.; 3 kw, to 30 kw pumps accessories, electrical panels, generators, etc.) Fire Hydrants 22 numbers House Connections 3251 for base year 11 kV transmission lines 15 km Electrical Transformers 2 (250 kVA & 50 kVA) Office Building 1 no. with footprint of 170 sq. m. Guard House 9 nos. with footprint of 21 sq. m. each Generator House 3 nos. with footprint of 20 sq. m. for each Standby Electrical Generator 1No. 200 KVA 1No. 100 kVA 2 Nos. 50 kVA Public Toilet 1 no. (37 sq. m.) 8 Social Status 8.1 Survey Year Population (2017) 15,854 (permanent) 292 (floating) [Total 16,146] 8.2 Base Year Population (2019) 16,876 (permanent) 321 (floating) [Total 17,197] 8.3 Design Year Population (2039) 32,603 (permanent) 815 (floating) [Total 33,418] 8.4 Adopted Annual Growth Rate, % 3.36 (Average) 8.5 Household Numbers (2017) 3,052 in 2017 and 6,269 in 2039 8.6 Average Family Size 5.2

1. Contractor’S SITE SPECIFIC Environmental Management Plan (SEMP)

The SEMP is prepared to guide implementation of mitigation measures and monitoring requirements. It includes institution and their roles, environmental management activities, environmental management organizational structure and budget for mitigation measures.

The SEMP will focus on i) forest area ii) community areas where regular dust suppression will be implemented, iii) names and location of rivers and ponds where water quality monitoring will be conducted, iv) quarry sites and borrow area locations; v) camp sites, vi) disposal sites for debris and camp wastes; and vii) location of hot mix and batching plants including permits and clearance; viii) drainage management ix) community structures relocation and reinstatement, if any etc.

2.1. Contractor’s Personnel and Their Roles

The main responsibility for Contractor’s Site Specific Environmental Management Plan (SEMP) implementation is the contractor. The contractor has nominated focal person for environmental management and monitoring and reporting. (Name of focal person is Junior Engineer Rakshak Bahadur Saud, Contact No. 9865739448.

2.2. Reporting and Documentation

As part of SEMP, reports will be produced at regular time intervals. Monthly and Quarterly progress reports will be prepared and submitted to the CSE and ICG will forward it to the DSMC.

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2.3 Contractor responsibility for Environmental Management

The Contractor will be solely responsible for any remedial or mitigation measures required by the environment-related effects of any of his maintenance activities. The Contractor will demonstrate compliance with all environmental stipulations for this project in Contractor’s Site Specific Environmental Management Plan (SEMP). In case of an environmental problem, the Contractor will immediately notify the Employer and seek advice on his proposed corrective action. Among the situations that may arise are complaints or legal actions by third parties on matters such as environmental damage to property and natural resources, ground subsidence, interruption of groundwater flow and surface or groundwater contamination.

Compliance with Environmental Laws and Regulations: The Contractor will conform to the Government of Nepal’s laws for the protection of the environment and other relevant legislation in force, or in the absence of these, with Asian Development Bank requirements.

The contractor will prepare and submit Environmental Management Plan including ancillary facilities before construction work start. The contractor will submit monthly progress report and quarterly reports on the carrying out of such measures to the Employer.

Provisions in contract Document

The following are the provisions in Contract document and BoQ:

Contractor will submit:

• Site Specific Environmental Management Plan (SEMP)

i. Compliance with Environmental Laws and Regulations The Contractor will conform to the Government of Nepal’s laws for the protection of the environment and other relevant legislation in force, or in the absence of these, with Asian Development Bank requirements. The Contractor will comply with all current environmental laws and regulations of the country.

ii. Environmental Reports The Contractor will submit regular environmental reports to the Employer as a requirement of the EMP. A summary report will be submitted as part of the Monthly Progress Report. Quarterly report will comprehensively address all relevant aspects of environmental management. iii. Provision on General Condition of Contract: • Insurance of workers (Clause 19) • Safety (clause 24) • Child labor (clause 32)

iv. Provision on Particular Condition of Contract: • IEE/EMP part of the contract (GCC 2.3 J) • Maintenance of Other Services and Structures (GCC 81) • Reporting (GCC 82)

v. Provision in BoQ:

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• Part B:(S.No:1) Earth Works Excavation in roadway, drains, retaining/ breast walls, longitudinal/ cross drainage structures and other ancillary structures including foundations as per design and drawing in all type of soil and rock materials including transportation and disposal of excavated materials at environmentally safe tipping sites to be approved by the project manager. This item will also cover trimming and finishing to a reasonably good shape to the full satisfaction of the project manager. • Part H (S.No.1) Environment Plan and EMoP • Regular water sprinkling (at least 2 times) per day at all settlement for suppression of dust levels as instructed by Project Manager. • Periodic air quality monitoring during construction stage at major settlement areas along project road with all necessary test equipment & operation arrangements. • Periodic water quality monitoring during construction stage at major settlement areas along project road with all necessary test equipment & operational arrangements. and cover parameters as pH, TSS, oil and the tests are to be conducted as directed by Project Manager.

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Table 2.1: Environmental Management Plan

Environmental Responsibility Time Mitigation Issues/Compon Remedial Measures / Actions Location Frame Cost (NRs.) Implementation Supervision ent [A] Pre-Construction Stage Consents, • Obtain all of the necessary consents, permits, Throughout Pre – Subproject Contractor CSE, DSMC permits, clearance, NOCs, etc. prior to start of civil works. project Constructio preparation clearances, no • Acknowledge in writing and provide report on area n cost objection compliance all obtained consents, permits, clearance, Location of Construction certificate (NOC), NOCs, etc. Camp: contract etc. Stockpile: Quarry: Spoil disposal sites etc.

Worksite survey, • Conduct layout survey of the proposed project Throughout Pre - Construction Contractor CSE Pegging and construction works. project Constructio contract approval (Joint • Locate, peg out and seek approval from the locations n Survey) Supervising Consultant for each ancillary site prior to the commencement of related activities. • Inspect and approve, if correct all ancillary sites. Existing utilities • Identify and include locations and operators of these Throughout Pre – Subproject Contractor CSE, DSMC utilities to prevent unnecessary disruption of services all project Constructio preparation during construction. area/location n cost • Prepare a contingency plan to include actions to be s Construction taken in case of unintentional interruption of services. contract • Require contractors to prepare spoils management plan Stockpile areas, • Determine proper locations with the approval of CSE Throughout Pre – Subproject Contractor CSE, DSMC Storage areas, all project Constructio preparation Disposal areas, area/location n cost and workers s Construction camp contract

Waste • Mechanism of safe disposal will be developed in the Throughout Pre – Subproject Contractor CSE, DSMC Generation & project site before the actual commencement of work, all project Constructio preparation

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Environmental Responsibility Time Mitigation Issues/Compon Remedial Measures / Actions Location Frame Cost (NRs.) Implementation Supervision ent management including provision of waste bins. area/location n cost • Prohibition of unwanted littering and discharge of s Construction waste. contract • Proper management of solid waste will be done using lined pits for waste disposal. [B] Construction Stage Surface cutting • Soil erosion will be minimized by taking precautionary Throughout Constructio Included in Contractor CSE, PIU and excavation measures such as: (i) reuse of excavated soil, (ii) project n BoQ (S. works immediate and proper backfilling of the trenches, and corridor No.1) (iii) the excavated soil temporarily stored properly against erosion by using barriers or silt traps. Damage to • Existing infrastructure (such as water distribution pipes, Throughout Constructio Construction Contractor CSE, PIU existing facilities etc.) shall be relocated before construction starts at the project area n contract like drains, subproject sites. compound walls • Prior permission shall be obtained from respective local and pavements authority for use of water for construction. Use of water for construction works shall not disturb local water users. • If construction work is expected to disrupt, users of community shall be informed 7 days in advance and again 1 day prior to start of construction. • It shall be ensured that any damage to properties and utilities will be restored or compensated to pre-work conditions. Pollution of water • All earthworks shall be conducted during dry season to Areas for Constructio Construction Contractor CSE, PIU bodies, maximum extent possible to avoid the difficult working stockpiles n contract contamination of conditions that prevail during monsoon season such as and sites of water sources due problems from runoff. storage of to waste disposal, fuels and transport of • Location for stock yards for construction materials shall sediments from be identified at least 300m away from water courses. lubricants worksites and/or Place for storage of fuels and lubricants will be away and waste construction camps from any drainage leading to water bodies materials • All precautions shall be taken to prevent entering of wastewater into streams, watercourses, or irrigation system. Install temporary silt traps or sediment basins along the drainage leading to the water bodies. • While working across or close to any water body, the

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Environmental Responsibility Time Mitigation Issues/Compon Remedial Measures / Actions Location Frame Cost (NRs.) Implementation Supervision ent flow of water shall not be obstructed. No construction materials like earth, stone, or appendage are disposed of in a manner that may block the flow of water of any watercourse Operation and • Locate and peg quarries and seek approval from the Location of Constructio Construction • Contractor CSE, PIU Closure of CSE, Concern authorities. selected n contract (Obtain Quarries and • Obtain permission/license for extraction of materials quarries and permission/lice Borrow Pits from Stakeholders, Municipality, DCC or Rural borrow pits nse for Municipality as appropriate. (Bheri River, extraction of • Locate extraction sites restricted to small areas; Gurbakot materials from preferably on existing quarry sites; away from Municipality, Stakeholders, dwellings, archeological, religious or cultural sites; sites Ward No:9 Municipality, which will not alter river flow regime and possess water Botechour, DCC or Rural logging problem in future; and sites where effects will Surkhet) Municipality as be temporary. appropriate.) • Restrict all extraction activities to approved sites with operations to the hours of 7:00 – 18:00. • Prevent ponding of surface water through adequate drainage. • Restore the site maintaining natural contours and vegetation. Construction • Identify, peg and seek approval from CSE for Location of Constructio Contractor CSE, PIU Spoil permissible disposal sites. Obtain permission from local selected n (approval from Management stakeholders, Municipality, DCC, RM where required as Spoil CSE for appropriate. disposal sites permissible • Locate disposal sites on stable ground without disposal sites. excessive slope; that avoids water courses and Obtain wetlands; that will not promote instability and result in permission from destruction of property, vegetation and local services. local • Where required, apply bio-engineering measures for stakeholders, vegetative cover to prevent surface erosion. Municipality) • Measures will be taken to prevent earthworks and gabion works from impeding rivers, streams, water canals, or drainage system. Stockpiling of • Locate, peg and seek approval from the CSE for the Location of Constructio Contractor Contractor CSE, PIU

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Environmental Responsibility Time Mitigation Issues/Compon Remedial Measures / Actions Location Frame Cost (NRs.) Implementation Supervision ent Construction use of stockpile sites. identified n cost (approval from Materials • Obtain written permission from landowners and local stockpiling CSE for bodies for stockpiling on their land. sites permissible • Stockpiles subject to erosion by wind or water will be disposal sites. covered with tarpaulins. For large stockpiles, it will be Obtain enclosed with side barriers and also covered when not permission from in use. local • Will clean area properly after completion. stakeholders, Municipality) Traffic • Frame appropriate traffic diversion schemes (in Project Constructio General Contractor CSE, PIU management specific stretches as per progress of construction work) corridor n Works and implemented to avoid inconvenience due to S.No:8 construction works to present road users. • Provision of flag men where is necessary, put the traffic diversion signs that will be clearly visible particularly at night. Reinstatement of • Inventory of all services to be reinstated. Throughout Constructio Contractor CSE, DSMC Services • Locate and reach agreement with affected people project n Construction (maintain landowners and local people / users corridor contract agreement) • (Municipality, DCC, RM) regarding services (i.e. irrigation canal, water supply lines, standpipes, drainage ditches and walking trails, electrical poles, paved crossings to be maintained, temporarily cut and reinstated including timing and location of cuts and reinstatements. Obtain written permission from affected landowners / local people regarding temporary cessation of services. • Works will be planned with timing to avoid /minimize impact to cultural festivals. • Moving of religious structures will be done based on the results of public consultation.

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Environmental Responsibility Time Mitigation Issues/Compon Remedial Measures / Actions Location Frame Cost (NRs.) Implementation Supervision ent Air Pollution • Water sprinkling at dry exposed surfaces and Project area, Constructio Construction Contractor CSE, PIU stockpiles of aggregates at least twice daily, or as Construction n contract necessary. sites, • If re-surfacing of excavated portion of roads cannot be done immediately, crushed gravel will be spread over Settlement backfilled surfaces areas • Vehicles delivering aggregates and cement will have (Sundarkhali, Khatang, tarpaulin cover and maintain a minimum of 2” free Badakholi board Road) • Limit speed of construction vehicles in access roads to maximum of 30kph. • Use of equipment and fuel complying with applicable emission standards will be ensured. Water Pollution • Hazardous materials will not be stored near surface Project area Constructio Construction Contractor CSE, PIU waters sources (Bheri River, n Contract • Used lubricants and oils will be collected and recycled existing sump or disposed off site. wells-2) • Plastic sheeting will be placed under hazardous material storage area to collect and retain leaks and spills. • Contaminated runoff from storage areas will be captured in ditches with an oil trap at the outlet. • Contaminated and worn plastic sheeting will be packed into drums and disposed off site.

Noise Pollution • Vehicles and equipment used will be fitted with Project area Constructio Contractor Contractor CSE, PIU silencer and maintained to keep noise at minimum (Botechaur n Cost levels. Crusher plant • Workers will be provided with appropriate site, Khatang earmuffs/plugs specially at crusher site site) • Cracks caused by vibration due to construction activities need to be monitored closely and alternative be sought where problem arises.

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Environmental Responsibility Time Mitigation Issues/Compon Remedial Measures / Actions Location Frame Cost (NRs.) Implementation Supervision ent

C2 Biological Loss of vegetation • Greenery promotion around the construction sites and Throughout Constructio Construction Contractor CSE, DSMC cover during road alignment where possible the access n Contract construction • Greenery promotion sites are proposed at Badakholi road to RVT, works and laying of and Botechaur sites Badakholi, the pipelines • Species of local economic significance and values will Botechaur be planted sites

Disturbances to • No heavy vehicles will be allowed to run on the road Labour Constructio Construction Contractor CSE, DSMC local and that may disturb the wildlife of the area camps, Main n contract migratory birds, • No Horn sign will be placed in nearby wildlife inhabited Camp reptiles and area mammals • Prohibit workforce from any wood logging, hunting • Alternative fuel (LPG, Kerosene) will be provided to workers for cooking. Impact on Aquatic • Washing of vehicles on rivers will be prohibited Local rivers, Constructio Construction Contractor CSE, DSMC system • Disposal of waste of any kind on water bodies will be water bodies n contract strictly prohibited • Fishing in rivers will be prohibited for workforce C3 Socioeconomic and Cultural Labour Camp • Camp will be barricaded Locations of Constructio Construction Contractor ( seek CSE, PIU Location and • Locate, peg and seek approval from CSE for labor selected n Contract approval from Management camp sites. labour camps CSE for labor • Camp will not be in the vicinity of landslide and flood camp sites. plains. Agreement with • Provide and maintain proper drinking water, sewerage land owner) and waste disposal facilities at the camps. • Ensure no wood is burnt by any worker on or off site. • Camps will be provided free of cost, with electricity and regulator & adequate fuel supplies of LPG or Kerosene. • Prohibit workforce from poaching wildlife and cutting trees. • After use, sites will be cleared and restored to natural

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Environmental Responsibility Time Mitigation Issues/Compon Remedial Measures / Actions Location Frame Cost (NRs.) Implementation Supervision ent or stable conditions. • Provide and maintain first aid medical facilities, toilet will be for male and female separately. • Soak pit for waste water, Pit for waste collection Work Camp - • Locate, peg and seek approval from CSE for work Locations Constructio Construction Contractor CSE, DSMC Location and camp sites. selected for n contract ( seek approval Operation • Camp will not be located in the vicinity of landslide and work camps from CSE for flood plains. (Mehelkuna, labor camp sites. • Provide and maintain proper drinking water, sewerage, Sundarkhali, Agreement with waste disposal including first aid unit medical facilities Khatri tole) land owner) at the camps. • Used oil, lubricants will be recovered, re-used or removed form site. • Explosives, oil, petrol, and grease will be managed according to provisions of this Management plan. • After use, the site will be cleared and restored to near natural or stable conditions. • Toilet will be for male and female separately • Soak pit for waste water & Pit for waste collection Occupational • Adequate lighting and safety signal devices be installed Project area Constructio Construction Contractor CSE, PIU Health and for work safety. n Contract Safety • Adequate warning signs and safety barriers will be provided for work safety. • Protective clothing including helmets, masks, boots, gloves, ear plugs and goggles should be provided for workers safety. • At every work place, a readily available first aid unit including an adequate supply of dressing materials will be provided for emergency preparedness in case of accidents. • Maintain health care system at construction camps. • Strict rules and regulation be maintained in the labour and work camp to avoid alcoholic and other bad habits. • Provide and install all road signs as per design.

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Environmental Responsibility Time Mitigation Issues/Compon Remedial Measures / Actions Location Frame Cost (NRs.) Implementation Supervision ent COVID 19 • The Contractor shall carry out an appropriate COVID- All project Throughout Contractor’s Contractor CSE, DSMC, pandemic Risk & 19 risk assessment related to the execution of sites, Labor constructio cost PIU Management contract2. camps, n Phase issues • Creation of awareness on COVID-19 risk and Contractors’ prevention measures; office, Staff • Staggering arrival and departure times at work to residence reduce crowding into and out of work place, • Increasing the frequency of hand washing and surface cleaning (ensure hand washing upon arrival), • Keeping the activity time involved as short as possible, • Using screens or barriers to separate people from each other, • Using back-to-back or side-to-side working (rather than face-to-face) whenever possible, • Reducing the number of people each person has contact with by using ‘fixed teams or partnering’ (so each person works with only a few others), • If people must work face-to-face for a sustained period with more than a small group of fixed partners, then assess whether the activity can safely go ahead. No one is obliged to work in an unsafe work environment, and • Using signage such as ground markings or being creative with other objects to mark out 2m to allow controlled flows of people moving throughout the site. Post Construction Activities Camp site • Camp site to be restored to its original condition Campsite Post- Contractor’s Contractor CSE, DSMC

2 The following guidelines, among others provide guidance in the preparation of project level COVID 19 risk assessment:

• World Health Organization, 2020. Considerations for public health and social measures in the workplace in the context of COVID-19. Geneva. Available here: https://www.who.int/publications-detail/considerations-for-public-healthand-social-measures-in-the-workplace-in-the-context-of-covid-19; • HM Government, 2020. Working safely during COVID-19 in construction and other outdoor work. Guidance for employers, employees and the self-employed. • The Canadian Construction Association, 2020. COVID 19 Standard Protocols. Available here: https://www.cca-acc.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/CCA-COVID-19-Standardized- Protocols-for-AllCanadian-Construction-Sites-04-16-20.pdf

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Environmental Responsibility Time Mitigation Issues/Compon Remedial Measures / Actions Location Frame Cost (NRs.) Implementation Supervision ent restoration(Chan • Disposal of waste at designated locations locations constructio cost ge of land use • Removal of debris and disposal approved locations n due to setting up of construction camp, Waste generation at the construction site, Generation of debris and silt) Quarry site/ • Quarry site/Borrow area to be restored to its original Designated Post- Contractor’s Contractor CSE, DSMC Borrow area condition as per the rehabilitation plan Quarry/Borro constructio cost restoration • Restoration of top soil & disposal of debris/waste at w area n designated locations

Note: CSE = Construction Supervision Engineer, DCC = District Coordination Committee, DLP = Defect Liability Period, PIU = Project Implementation Unit., NOx = Oxides of Nitrogen. ROW = Right of Way, DSMC = Design, Supervision & Management Consultant, PPE = Personal Protective Equipment, SOx = Oxides of Sulfur, TSPM – Total Suspended Particulate Matter, WUSC = Water Users and Sanitation Committee.

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2.4 Environmental Monitoring

The Contractor will submit regular environmental reports to the Employer as a requirement of the SEMP. Reports will comprehensively address all relevant aspects of environmental management. Report on Health and Safety Management, Environmental and Social Management, Emergency Procedures and Traffic Management, Summary of incidents etc.

3. Conclusion

• All necessary measures and precautions will be taken ensuring that the execution of the work and all associated operations on sites are carried out with environmental management plan. • Precaution measures will be carried out to avoid disturbance to inhabitants arising from the execution of the work. • All liquid waste products arising on the sites will be collected and disposed off at a location not to cause contamination. • All existing water course, drains within and adjacent to the sites will be ensured to keep safe and free from any related contamination. • Overburden waste dump will be sprayed with water as they are the major source of air borne particulate matter. • All necessary measures and precautions will be carried out to ensure the health, safety and welfare of all persons entitled to be on site. • First aid and related kit will be kept intact.

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Annex- I: Agreement Letter

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Project Layout Map

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Annex-II: Location Map of different Sites

Map-1: Location map of WUSC office Building

Map-2: Location Map of Water Quality Monitoring Areas

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Map-3: Location Map of Air and Noise Quality Monitoring Areas

Map-4: Location Map of Main Camp Site and Store yard

Map-5: Location Map of Sand and Stone Quarry Site (Bheri River)

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Annex-II: Environmental Management Plan Cost Break Down

Ashish-C.A.B-Prera JV

Urban Water Supply & Sanitation Sector Project

Contract No: UWSSP/OCB-09/Shubhaghat-Surkhet

Cost Summary of EMP Works

SN EMP Provisions/activities Unit Quantity Amount Remarks

1 Stabilization/protection works 599,000.00

2 Rehabilitation and reinstatement works 75,000.00

3 Greenery Promotion 251,115.00

4 WQ Monitoring Samples 8 80,625.00

5 AQ Monitoring/Noise levels Samples 4 96,750.00

6 Public awareness/Information 67,940.00

7 Consultations/meeting L/S 29,563.00

Grand Total (NRs.) 1,199,993.00

Note: Rates are based on BoQ, and market survey/prices

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Approval of SS-EMP of Illam

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Approval of SS-EMP of Bhojpur

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Approval of SS-EMP of Diktel

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SS-EMP of Diktel

Government of Nepal Ministry of Water Supply Department of Water Supply and Sewerage Management Urban Water Supply and Sanitation (Sector) Project Regional Project Management Office Itahari, Sunsari

Contractor’s Site Specific Environmental Management Plan (SEMP)

Diktel Urban Town Water Supply and Sanitation Project, Khotang

(Contract No: UWSSP/OCB-04/Diktel, Khotang)

May, 2020

Submitted By : Contractor: Ashish Nirman Sewa Pvt.Ltd.

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Table of Contents

ABBREVIATION

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

1.2 SALIENT FEATURES OF THE PROJECT

2.0 CONTRACTOR’S SITE SPECIFIC ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN(SEMP)

2.1 CONTRACTOR’S PERSONNEL AND THEIR ROLES

2.2 REPORTING AND DOCUMENTATION

2.3 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

2.4 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING

3.0 CONCLUSION

ANNEX-1: Agreement Letters, Project Layout Map

ANNEX-2: Location Map of different Sites

ANNEX-3: Environmental Management Plan Cost Break Down

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ABBREVIATIONs

ADB Asian Development Bank

AP Affected Persons

BoQ Bill of Quantity

CDO Chief District Officer

CFUG Community Forest Users Group

CSC Construction Supervision Consultant

DCC District Coordination Committee

DFO Division Forest Office

DWSSM Department of Water Supply and Sewerage Management

EMP Environmental Management Plan

EMoP Environmental Monitoring Plan

IEE Initial Environmental Examination

IUCN International Union for Conservation of Nature

LEST Livelihood Enhancement Skills Training

MLD Ministry of Local Development

MOFE Ministry of Forests and Environment

MoWS Ministry of Water Supply

NGO Non-Governmental Organizations

PIU Project Implementation Unit

PMO Project Management Office

RoW Right of Way

RPMO Regional Project Management Office

SEMP Site Specific Environmental Management Plan

UWSSP Urban Water Supply and Sanitation (Sector) Project

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The Project area of Diktel Water Supply and Sanitation Subproject lies in Rupakot Majhuwagadhi Municipality, Khotang District, a hilly district in the Province 1 of Eastern Nepal. The proposed project covers partial area of ward no.1, 2 & 3 of Rupakot Majhuwagadhi Municipality. Geographically, the project area lies in the hilly region at 27°08’N to 27°20’N latitude and 86°41’E to 86°55’E longitude with altitudes ranging between 500(Phedi) to 2600m (Rupakot) above mean sea level (amsl) with an average altitude of 1623 meters.

This figure 1 given below shows that the project area belongs to Rupakot Majhuwagadhi Municipality of Khotang District of Province 1 of Nepal. Rupakot MajhuwagadhiMunicipality is bounded by Kepilasagadhi Rural Municipality in the north, Sakela Rural Municipality & Bhojpur District (Tyamke Mayung Rural Municipality) in the east, Halesi Tuwachung Municipality& Diprung Rural Municipality in the south and Halesi Tuwachung Municipality & Lamidanda Municipality in the west.

IEE of Diktel UWSSP had already been approved by the ADB. Existing conditions of the proposed project have not been changed significantly after the preparation of the IEE. This EMP will guide the site specific environment problems arising from construction of the proposed project.

Diktel Bazaar can be reached from two major cities, Kathmandu and Biratnagar, using different routes. The route along Kathmandu-Khurkot-Ghurmi-Diktel is about 255km. Regular local jeep and bus services are available from Kathmandu.Another route is from Biratnagar- Dhankuta-Hile-Leguwaghat-Bhojpur-Diktel. This route is about approximately 285 km. No regular bus services are directly available in this route. The stretch of the Middle Hill Highway (Ghurmi-Dikte lBhojpur) passes through the Diktel Municipality.There is also provision of airport for domestic air flights in the project area. The nearest airport from Diktel Bazaar is Khanidanda Airport. This airport was in operation since 1999, and is about 6 km from the Diktel Bazaar. Another closer airport is Lamidanda Airport which is located around 11km west from the bazaar. Nepal Airlines and Tara Airlines Pvt. Ltd. operate their services from Kathmandu & Biratnagar to these airports.The project town has warm and cold temperate types of climate. A warm temperate type of climate is observed between 1,000- 2,000 meter elevations, while a cold temperate type of climate exists in between 2,000-3,000 meters, particularly, in the mid hills of Nepal. The proposed service area elongates from 1501 to 1815 m elevation.

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Figure 1: Location map of the proposed project

Systems and Subsystems of the Project

The proposed project is the extension of the existing water supply system. This Project has been conceptualized as a totally gravity surface water system.The system is a combination of rehabilitation of old system and amalgamation of proposed water supply components required for upgrading the system. The overall concept has been developed with distribution system comprising of Bulk Distribution System (BDS) and Household Distribution System (DS).In this concept, the whole service area will be divided in number of service area with dedicated storage reservoir, also referred as sub-system, for that particular service area. Therefore, the main system comprises of number of sub-system. The service area will be divided on the basis of elevation difference and proximity. Altogether, the proposed project comprises of three sub systems. The service area has been divided based on elevation difference and proximity of households in a distribution system. At the same time, it will reduce pipe cost considerably, provides flexibility to operate the system, avoid excessive large number of break pressure tanks and follow principles of DMA.

The proposed project will use almost all structures of the existing system to the extent possible. However, small storage reservoirs having less than 40cum capacity and the entire distribution mains are not incorporated in the proposed system. The service reservoir of any sub-system shall be dedicated reservoir for that particular subsystem. This has been carried out to minimize large pressure differences in distribution networks and use maximum number of existing reservoirs. The entire distribution network is to be supplied from three reservoir system. The total demand of 2018 and 2038 of every sub-system has been calculated and shown below.

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Table 3: Proposed Sub-system and demand

Water Demand (LPD) Storage Sub-System 2016 2018 2038 Volume (cum) Existing Tank Area-A 261,950 269,463 357,834 50(N) Near Police Office Area-B 91,649 94,605 129,954 150(N) Near Army Base Camp 388,513 400,951 549,529 175(N) Area-C TOTAL 742,112 765,020 1,037,317 375

Source: Detailed Engineering Design Report,2018

The schematic diagram of the proposed project is presented in the figure given below: Figure 2: The Schematic Layout of the Project

2.1.1.3 Components of the Project

Sources/Intakes

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Two existing sources namely Rambha Khola and Majh Khola will also be used for this proposed project. These two sources are perennial stream sources and arelocated in ward 2 of the project town. Both are located in the north of the service area, which originates from the Mahabharat Hills within the project town and flows south-east. The safe yield of these sources is 8 lps. These sources do not cater the water demand of the town. Water from other sources has been proposed to supplement these existing sources for water supply service to the project town.

The new proposed source, Kaule Khola has been identified as a spring source which lies at an elevation of 1708 m near Solma. It is located in ward 6 of the project town. Water abstracted from this river can be conveyed by gravity method to the project town at lower elevation to cater the households located at lower elevation. The safe yield of this source is about 4 to 5 lps.

The existing intakes at the existing sources will be used for this project after some rehabilitation works to increase discharge in the respective transmission line. An additional spring intake has been proposed at the bank of the new proposed source i.e., Kaule Khola. Hence, there will be three intakes used for the proposed project.

Transmission mains

The total length of transmission main from Rambha Khola and Majh Khola intakes to the proposed WTP is about 4km and 0.9km respectively. As the pipe used in the existing transmission lines of from both the Kholas to Diktel Bazaar are substandard in pressure ratings (4 kgf to 6 kgf pressure ratings), it is recommended to replace pipes of the both transmission systems. Therefore, a cumulative length of about 5 km pipe of transmission has to be replaced by a bigger pipe diameter with the appropriate pipe rating.

In addition to the upgrading of the existing transmission line, an additional 5.76 km length of transmission line is necessary to transport the water of the spring source from Kaule Khola to Diktel Bazaar. The cumulative length of pipe used in transmission system and bulk water system is about 18.462 km.

The transmission discharge capacity has been taken slightly more than the driest available discharge (shown in the schematic diagram) in the all sources. This has been carried out to draw more discharge during other seasons as the driest period will last only for few months. Therefore, the discharge capacity of transmission pipes have been designed at 4.5 lps, 5.5 lps and 5 lps in Majh Khola, Ramba Khola and Kaule Khola, respectively.

Water Treatment Plant

The study shows that the existing water supply system does not have any kind of treatment facilities. The onsite bacteriological test carried out during field study shows that the proposed water source is contaminated with bacteria.The water quality test reports of the proposed sources for physical & chemical parameters show that the sample from Rambha Khola has 1.3 NTU turbidity value and iron content is < 0.05 which falls below the prescribed NDWQS (Turbidity: 5-10 NTU and Iron: 0.30-3 mg/L . However, the test result also shows that the water sample taken from Majh Khola has high turbidity value which is 42 NTU and slightly higher iron content i.e., 3.42 mg/L. Hence, this indicates the necessity of provision of water treatment plant for the treatment of high turbid water with slightly higher iron content.

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The water treatment plant (WTP-1) has been proposed to treat water from the two existing sources viz., Rambha Khola & Majh Khola. It has been proposed near Thapagaon Nigale after combining two existing stream sources Rambha and Majh Khola. A conventional type treatment plant comprising of Sedimentation Tank (ST), Horizontal Roughening Filter (HRF) and Slow Sand Filter (SSF) have been proposed.

Plain sedimentation has been provided as a Pre-treatment unit in this WTP-1 to treat this high turbid water. This will allow coarse and heavy suspended particles to settle down through the force of gravity. This settling process will reduce the turbidity of water because lesser the presence of suspended solids, lesser will bethe turbidity. This sedimentation tank is a rectangular settling basin with a longitudinal flow. The setting basin with two identical chambers of size of 2.6 m x 9 m have been adopted for 10.0 lps with design load of 0.8 cum/sq. m /hour.

Similarly, the Horizontal Roughening Filter (HRF) has been proposed as it provides superior treatment to basic sedimentation methods for suspension with particulates. Moreover, it is primarily used to separate water from fine solids that are only partly retained, or not at all, by sedimentation tanks. In addition to this, it partly improve bacteriological water quality and to minor extent, it improves some water quality parameters like Color and Dissolved Organic Matters. The proposed HRF of WTP-1 has been designed for a flow capacity of 36 cum/hour with a filtration rate of 2 cum/sq.m/hr. Four numbers of identical units have been proposed. The size of each unit has been calculated as 4 m x1.7 m. The inlet and outlet chambers are 90 cm wide. The overall size of each chamber is 4m x 8.8m. Each unit comprises of three chambers for the fill filter material.

A Slow Sand Filter (SSF) has been proposed after the HRF of WTP-1 as using SSF after HRF will enhance the removal of turbidity. The filtration rate of 0.2 cum/sq.m/hr has been adopted for its design. It will have a depth of 2.8 m including a free board of 50 cm. Three chambers (each 5 m x 12 m) have been proposed. This SSF improves water quality by removing water borne parasites, bacteria and suspended solids. This is also effective in removing oxidized precipitate of dissolved solids like iron. However, higher amount of iron content will not be totally removed by this filter. As the water quality test report shows that the sample from Majh Khola has higher iron content i.e., 3.42 mg/L which is slightly higher than the NDWQS which is 0.3 (3) mg/L. Chlorination or disinfection unit is required for the removal of complex iron content and complete removal of bacteriological content. Hence, there is provision of dosing system or chlorination/disinfection unit before distributing water to the RVTs.

In order to treat water from the new spring source (Kaule Khola), WTP-2 has been proposed near Diktelgaon. The water quality test report shows that the physical &chemical parameters of the sample taken from Kaule Khola are within the limit prescribed under NDWQS. Hence, there is no requirement of primary treatment process and there is provision of Slow Sand Filter only under this WTP-2. This SSF will be enough to treat the water from Kaule Khola. This SSF will remove the bacteriological content in the water of Kaule Khola. The filtration rate of 0.15 cum/sq.m/hr. has been adopted for design in a Slow Sand Filter (SSF) proposedat WTP-2. It will have a depth of 2.8 m including a free board of 50 cm. Two chambers (each 5 m x 12 m) have been proposed.

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The cumulative capacity of water treatment plant is about 1.382 MLD or 1382.4 cum per day (57.6 cum/hour).The dosing system has also been proposed under WTP-2 before distributing water to the RVTs.The dosing system at each WTP comprises of electronic dosing pump with FRP tank and stirring device. As the pump is automatic dosing pump of the electronic type, close housing has been recommended. This will effectively remove bacteriological content that are only partly removed by SSF.

Distribution reservoirs

Altogether, there are three service reservoirs proposed for this project. The total capacity of the service reservoir provided in the Diktel Water Supply & Sanitation Project is about 375 cubic meters. As all the existing reservoirs are made of masonry and are quite old with leaks, three RCC reservoirs have been proposed with different shapes as per the appropriate site conditions. The capacity of each reservoir is given in the table given below:

Table 5:Details of Service Reservoirs

SN Location TYPE Capacity CODE (CUM) 1 Existing Tank Area (North of RCC Circular 150 A Service Area) 2 Near Police Office Area (South RCC Circular 50 B of Service Area) 3 Near Army Base Camp (Main RCC 175 C Bazaar) Rectangular

Distribution Network

The distribution system comprises of a pipe network, which is looped in certain cases and branched in other. The network has been analyzed using Epanet, a design analytical software tool. The entire system has been designed using Polyethylene (PE), Ductile Iron (DI) and Galvanized Iron (GI) pipes.The minimum diameter of distribution pipe has been adopted as 50mm for the proper saddle arrangement at the household connection in distribution pipe. Two types of pipes have been used in the distribution network; Galvanized Iron (GI) pipes and PE pipes. However, uses of GI pipes have been limited in some small crossings. The total pipe length of the proposed distribution system works out to24.710 km.

1.2 Salient features of the project

SN Items Description 1 Name of the Project Diktel Water Supply and Sanitation Project 2 Type Gravity 3 Scheme No: 1 No. 4 Location Area Diktel 4.1 Province 1 4.2 District Khotang 4.3 Rural Municipality/Municipality Rupakot Majhuwagadhi Municipality 4.4 Wards Partial Area of Ward 1,2 & 3 of the Municipality 5 Available Facilities 5.1 Road Middle Hill Highway (Ghurmi-Diktel-Bhojpur) 5.2 Nearest Airport Khanidada and Lamidada 5.3 Existing Water Supply System Partially covered by piped water supply system

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SN Items Description Spring sources are used (DWSS/Municipality/WUSC) 5.4 Electricity Available 5.5 Communication Available 5.6 Health Services Available 5.7 Banking Facilities Available 6 Source Characteristics 6.1 Source Name Existing sources: Ramba and Majh Khola Proposed Source: Kaule Khola 6.2 Source Type Rambha & Majh Khola : Stream Kaule Khola : Spring 6.3 Source Location Rambha & Majh Khola (WN-2) & Kaule Khola(WN-6) 6.4 Proposed Tapping yield (lps) Rambha Khola: 4.5 lps Majh Khola : 3.5 lps Kaule Khola :4 to 5 lps 7 Project Components 7.1 Proposed Intake 2 Nos Existing Stream Intake with rehabilitation +1No of Proposed Spring Intake 7.2 Water treatment plant 2 Nos. (WTP-1 & WTP-2) 7.3 Storage Reservoir(No. and 3 nos. (1no.-50cum (Circular)+1no.-150cum (Circular)+1 Capacity in CUM) no.-175cum (Rectangular). (All proposed)

Valve 10/10/10 Chamber(Bricks/RCC/RRM) Office Cum GH at Bazaar 1 no. Guard House at WTP 1 nos. Dosing Pump House 1 nos. Household Connections 1,049 no. Fire Hydrant 8 no. Boundary Wall with Gate 9 locations (3 Intakes, 2 WTPs, 3 RVTs and Office Building Protection Works Included under Miscellaneous Works viz; Retaining Walls, Gabion Walls and Rip Rap Protection Approach Roads (4m width) 500m Reinstatement of PCC/RCC 3000 m2 pavements Re-sealing of Blacktopped Roads 500 m2

Re-sealing of Gravel Roads 1000 m2 Total Length of pipe in transmission and Bulk Distribution Cumulative of 18.462 km Total Length of pipe in 24,710m Distribution 8 Social Status 8.1 Present HHs Numbers (2016) 1,049 8.2 Present Population(2016) 7,822 8.3 Base Year Population(2018) 8,063 8.4 Design Year Population(2038) 10,934 8.5 Weighted Growth Rate%(WGR) 1.54 8.6 Projected HHs in Design ~1,081 Year(based on WGR)

2. Contractor’S SITE SPECIFIC Environmental Management Plan (SEMP)

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2.1. Contractor’s Personnel and Their Roles

2.2. Reporting and Documentation

As part of SEMP, reports will be produced at regular time intervals. Monthly and Quarterly progress reports will be prepared and submitted to the CSE and ICG will forward it to the DSMC.

2.3 Contractor responsibility for Environmental Management

The Contractor will be solely responsible for any remedial or mitigation measures required by the environment-related effects of any of his maintenance activities. The Contractor will demonstrate compliance with all environmental stipulations for this project in Contractor’sSite Specific Environmental Management Plan (SEMP). In case of an environmental problem, the Contractor will immediately notify the Employer and seek advice on his proposed corrective action. Among the situations that may arise are complaints or legal actions by third parties on matters such as environmental damage to property and natural resources, ground subsidence, interruption of groundwater flow and surface or groundwater contamination.

Provisions in contract Document

The following are the provisions in Contract document and BoQ:

Contractor will submit:

• Site Specific Environmental Management Plan (SEMP) vi. Compliance with Environmental Laws and Regulations The Contractor will conform to the Government of Nepal’s laws for the protection of the environment and other relevant legislation in force, or in the absence of these, with Asian Development Bank requirements. The Contractor will comply with all current environmental laws and regulations of the country.

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vii. Environmental Reports The Contractor will submit regular environmental reports to the Employer as a requirement of the EMP. A summary report will be submitted as part of the Monthly Progress Report. Quarterly reportwill comprehensively address all relevant aspects of environmental management. viii. Provision on General Condition of Contract: • Insurance of workers (Clause 19) • Safety (clause 24) • Child labor (clause 32)

ix. Provision on Particular Condition of Contract: • IEE/EMP part of the contract (GCC2.1) • Maintenance of Other Services and Structures (GCC81) • Reporting (GCC 82)

x. Provision in BoQ: • Part B:(S.No:1) Earth Works Excavation in roadway, drains, retaining/ breast walls, longitudinal/ cross drainage structures and other ancillary structures including foundations as per design and drawing in all type of soil and rock materials including transportation and disposal of excavated materials at environmentally safe tipping sites to be approved by the project manager. This item will also cover trimming and finishing to a reasonably good shape to the full satisfaction of the project manager.

• Part H (S.No.1) Environment Plan and EMoP

• Regular water sprinkling(at least 2 times) per day at all settlement for suppression of dust levels as instructed by Project Manager.

• Periodic air quality monitoring during construction stage at major settlement areas along project road with all necessary test equipment& operation arrangements.

• Periodic water quality monitoring during construction stage at major settlement areas along project road with all necessary test equipment & operational arrangements. and cover parameters as pH, TSS, oil and the tests are to be conducted as directed by Project Manager.

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Table 2.1: Environmental Management Plan

Environmental Remedial Measures / Actions Location Time Frame Mitigation Responsibility Cost (NRs.) Issues/Compon Implementation Supervision ent

[A] Pre-Construction Stage

Consents, • Obtain all of the necessary consents, permits, Throughout Pre – Subproject Contractor CSE, DSMC, permits, clearance, NOCs, etc. prior to startof civil works. project Construction WUSC • Acknowledge in writing and provide report on preparation clearances, no compliance all obtained consents ,permits, clearance, area cost NOCs, etc. objection Location of Construction certificate (NOC), Camp: contract etc. Stockpile:

Quarry:

Spoil disposal sites etc.

Worksite survey, • Conduct layout survey of the proposed project Throughout Pre - Construction Contractor CSE,WUSC construction works. project Pegging and • Locate, peg out and seek approval from the Construction contract approval (Joint Supervising Consultant for each ancillary site prior to locations Survey) the commencement of related activities. • Inspect and approve, if correct all ancillary sites.

Existing utilities • Identify and include locations and operators of these Throughout all Pre – Subproject Contractor CSE,

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utilities to prevent unnecessary disruption of services project Construction preparation DSMC,WUSC during construction. cost • Prepare a contingency plan to include actions to be area/locations taken in case of unintentional interruption of services. Construction • Require contractors to prepare spoils management plan contract

Stockpile areas, • Determine proper locations with the approval of CSE Throughout all Pre – Subproject Contractor CSE, project Construction DSMC,WUSC Storage areas, preparation area/locations cost Disposal areas, and workers Construction camp contract

Waste • Mechanism of safe disposal will be developed in the Throughout all Pre – Subproject Contractor CSE, project site before the actual commencement of work, project Construction DSMC,WUSC Generation & including provision of waste bins. preparation management • Prohibition of unwanted littering and discharge of area/locations cost waste. • Proper management of solid waste will be done using Construction lined pits for waste disposal. contract

[B] Construction Stage

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Surface cutting • Soil erosion will be minimized by taking precautionary Throughout Construction Included in Contractor CSE, and excavation measures such as: (i) reuse of excavated soil, (ii) project BoQ (S. RPMO,WUSC works immediate and proper backfilling of the trenches, and No.8) (iii) the excavated soil temporarily stored properly corridor against erosion by using barriers or silt traps. Damage to • Existing infrastructure (such as water distribution pipes, Throughout Construction Construction Contractor CSE, existing facilities etc.) shall be relocated before construction starts at the project area RPMO,WUSC like drains, subproject sites. contract • Prior permission shall be obtained from respective local compound walls authority for use of water for construction. Use of water for construction works shall not disturb local water users. and pavements • If construction work is expected to disrupt, users of community shall be informed 7 days in advance and again 1 day prior to start of construction. • It shall be ensured that any damage to properties and utilities will be restored or compensated to pre-work conditions. Pollution of water • All earthworks shall be conducted during dry season to Areas for Construction Construction Contractor CSE, maximum extent possible to avoid the difficult working stockpiles RPMO,WUSC bodies, conditions that prevail during monsoon season such as contract contamination of problems from runoff. and sites of • Location for stock yards for construction materials shall storage of water sources due be identified at least 300m away from water courses. to waste disposal, Place for storage of fuels and lubricants will be away fuels and from any drainage leading to water bodies transport of lubricants • All precautions shall be taken to prevent entering of sediments from wastewater into streams, watercourses, or irrigation and waste worksites and/or system. Install temporary silt traps or sediment basins materials along the drainage leading to the water bodies. construction camps • While working across or close to any water body, the flow of water shall not be obstructed. No construction materials like earth, stone, or appendage are disposed of in a manner that may blockthe flow of water of any watercourse

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Operation and • Locate and peg quarries and seek approval from the Location of Construction Construction • Contractor CSE, CSE, Concern authorities. selected (Obtain RPMO,WUSC Closure of • Obtain permission/license for extraction of materials contract permission/lice from Stakeholders, Municipality, DCC or Rural quarries and nse for Quarries and Municipality as appropriate. borrow pits extraction of Borrow Pits • Locate extraction sites restricted to small areas; materialsfrom preferably on existing quarry sites; away from (Dudhkoshi Stakeholders, dwellings, archeological, religious or cultural sites; sites river, Municipality, which will not alter river flow regime and possess water DCC or Rural Hatdanda, logging problem in future; and sites where effects will Municipality as be temporary. Ward appropriate.) • Restrict all extraction activities to approved sites with No:1,Jayaram operations to the hours of 7:00 – 18:00. ghat) • Prevent ponding of surface water through adequate drainage. • Restore the site maintaining natural contours and vegetation. Construction • Identify, peg and seek approval from CSE for Location of Construction Contractor CSE, WUSC permissible disposal sites. Obtain permission from local selected (approval from Spoil stakeholders, Municipality, DCC, RM where required as CSE for Management appropriate. Spoil disposal permissible • Locate disposal sites on stable ground without sites disposal sites. excessive slope; that avoids water courses and Obtain wetlands; that will not promote instability and result in destruction of property, vegetation and local services. permission from • Where required, apply bio-engineering measures for local vegetative cover to prevent surface erosion. stakeholders, • Measures will be taken to prevent earthworks and Municipality) gabion works from impeding rivers, streams, water canals, or drainage system. Stockpiling of • Locate, peg and seek approval from the CSE for the Location of Construction Contractor Contractor CSE, WUSC use of stockpile sites. identified cost (approval from Construction • Obtain written permission from landowners and local

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Materials bodies for stockpiling on their land. stockpiling CSE for • Stockpiles subject to erosion by wind or water will be sites permissible covered with tarpaulins. For large stockpiles, it will be disposal sites. enclosed with side barriers and also covered when not Obtain in use. permission from • Will clean area properly after completion. local stakeholders, Municipality)

Traffic • Frame appropriate traffic diversion schemes (in Project Construction General Contractor CSE, WUSC management specific stretches as per progress of construction work) corridor Works and implemented to avoid inconvenience due to S.No:9 construction works to present road users. • Provision of flag men where is necessary, put the traffic diversion signs that will be clearly visible particularly at night. Reinstatement of • Inventory of all services to be reinstated. Throughout Construction Contractor CSE, Services • Locate and reach agreement with affected people project (maintain DSMC,RPMO, landowners and local people / users corridor Construction agreement) WUSC • (Municipality, DCC, RM) regarding services (i.e. contract irrigation canal, water supply lines, standpipes, drainage ditches and walking trails, electrical poles, paved crossings to be maintained, temporarily cut and reinstated including timing and location of cuts and reinstatements. Obtain written permission from affected landowners / local people regarding temporary cessation of services. • Works will be planned with timing to avoid /minimize impact to cultural festivals. • Moving of religious structures will be done based on the results of public consultation.

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Air Pollution • Water sprinkling at dry exposed surfaces and Project area, Construction Construction Contractor CSE, stockpiles of aggregates at least twice daily, or as Construction necessary. sites contract • If re-surfacing of excavated portion of roads cannot be done immediately, crushed gravel will be spread over backfilled surfaces • Vehicles delivering aggregates and cement will have tarpaulin cover and maintain a minimum of 2” free board • Limit speed of construction vehicles in access roads to maximum of 30kph. • Regular maintenance of construction and transporting equipment and vehicles. • Use of Construction/transportation vehicles with emission standard complying with NVMES 2069 • Prohibition of open burning . Water Pollution • Hazardous materials will not be stored near surface Project area Construction Construction Contractor CSE, waters sources • Used lubricants and oils will be collected and recycled Contract or disposed off site. • Plastic sheeting will be placed under hazardous material storage area to collect and retain leaks and spills. • Contaminated runoff from storage areas will be captured in ditches with an oil trap at the outlet. • Contaminated and worn plastic sheeting will be packed into drums and disposed off site.

Noise Pollution • Vehicles and equipment used will be fitted with Project area Construction Contractor Contractor CSE, silencer and maintained to keep noise at minimum

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levels. Cost • Workers will be provided with appropriate earmuffs/plugs specially at crusher site • Cracks caused by vibration due to construction activities need to be monitored closely and alternative be sought where problem arises.

C2 Biological

Loss of vegetation • Greenery promotion around the construction sites and Throughout Construction Construction Contractor CSE, DSMC cover during road alignment where possible the access construction • Greenery promotion sites are proposal at Diktel road to Contract • Species of local economic significance and values will Treatment works and laying of be planted the pipelines plant 1 Nigale

Disturbances to • No heavy vehicles will be allowed to run on the road Labour Construction Construction Contractor CSE, DSMC localand that may disturb the wildlife of the area camps, Main contract migratory birds, • No Horn sign will be placed in nearby wildlife inhabited Camp area reptiles and • Prohibit workforce from any wood logging, hunting mammals • Alternative fuel (LPG, Kerosene) will be provided to workers for cooking.

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Impact on Aquatic • Washing of vehicles on rivers will be prohibited Local rivers, Construction Construction Contractor CSE, DSMC system • Disposal of waste of any kind on water bodies will be water bodies contract strictly prohibited • Fishing in rivers will be prohibited for workforce C3 Socioeconomic and Cultural

Labour Camp • Camp will be barricaded Locations of Construction Construction Contractor ( seek CSE, PIU • Locate, peg and seek approval from CSE for labor selected approval from Location and camp sites. Contract CSE for labor Management • Camp will not be in the vicinity of landslide and flood labour camps camp sites. plains. Agreement with • Provide and maintain proper drinking water, sewerage land owner) and waste disposal facilities at the camps. • Ensure no wood is burnt by any worker on or off site. • Camps will be provided free of cost, with electricity and regulator & adequate fuel supplies of LPG or Kerosene. • Prohibit workforce from poaching wildlife and cutting trees. • After use, sites will be cleared and restored to natural or stable conditions. • Provide and maintain first aid medical facilities, toilet will be for male and female separately. • Soak pit for waste water, Pit for waste collection Work Camp - • Locate, peg and seek approval from CSE for work Locations Construction Construction Contractor CSE, DSMC camp sites. selected for Location and • Camp will not be located in the vicinity of landslide and work camps contract ( seek approval from CSE for Operation flood plains. (Nigle, labor camp sites. • Provide and maintain proper drinking water, sewerage, Alchedhunga) waste disposal including first aid unit medical facilities Agreement with at the camps. land owner)

• Used oil, lubricants will be recovered, re-used or removed form site.

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• Explosives, oil, petrol, and grease will be managed according to provisions of this Management plan. • After use, the site will be cleared and restored to near natural or stable conditions. • Toilet will be for male and female separately • Soak pit for waste water & Pit for waste collection Occupational • Adequate lighting and safety signal devices be installed Project area Construction Construction Contractor CSE, PIU for work safety. Health and • Adequate warning signs and safety barriers will be Contract provided for work safety. Safety • Protective clothing including helmets, masks, boots, gloves, ear plugs and goggles should be provided for workers safety. • At every work place, a readily available first aid unit including an adequate supply of dressing materials will be provided for emergency preparedness in case of accidents. • Maintain health care system at construction camps. • Strict rules and regulation be maintained in the labour and work camp to avoid alcoholic and other bad habits. • Provide and install all road signs as per design. Post Construction Activities

Camp site • Camp site to be restored to its original condition Campsite Post- Contractor’s Contractor CSE, DSMC restoration(Chan • Disposal of waste at designated locations locations construction cost ge of land use • Removal of debris and disposal approved locations due to setting up of construction camp, Waste generation at the construction site,

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Generation of debris and silt)

Quarry • Quarry site/Borrow area to be restored to its original Designated Post- Contractor’s Contractor CSE, DSMC site/Borrow area condition as per the rehabilitation plan Quarry/Borrow construction cost restoration • Restoration of top soil & disposal of debris/waste at area designated locations

Note:CSE = Construction Supervision Engineer, DCC = District Coordination Committee,DLP = Defect Liability Period, PIU = Project Implementation Unit., NOx = Oxides of Nitrogen. ROW = Right of Way,DSMC = Design, Supervision & Management Consultant, PPE = Personal Protective Equipment, SOx = Oxides of Sulfur, TSPM – Total Suspended Particulate Matter, WUSC = Water Users and Sanitation Committee.

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2.4 Environmental Monitoring

3. Conclusion

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Drawings/ maps Project lay out Map

Map 6 : Labour Camp for TP-1 and MajhKhola Intake

Map 7 : Labour Camp for TP-2, RVT-A, RVT-B,

Map 8 : Spoil Management Site ( Public Land)

Annex-III: Environmental Management Plan Cost Break Down

Urban Water Supply & Sanitation Sector Project Contract No: UWSSP/OCB-04/Diktel –Khotang

Cost Summary of EMP Works SN EMP Provisions/activities Unit Quantity Amount Remarks 1 Stabilization/protection works 400,00000 Rehabilitation and reinstatement 100,000 .00 2 works 3 Greenery Promotion 300,000.00 4 Water Quality Monitoring Samples 2 20,000.00 5 Air Quality Monitoring / Noise levels Samples 2 50,000.00 6 Public awareness / Health & safety 80,000 .00 awareness 7 Consultations / meeting L/S 50,000.00 Grand Total (NRs.) 1,000,000.00

Note: Rates are based on BoQ, and market survey/prices

Appendix 5

IEE Approval Letter in English Translated

English Translation of the Approval Letter for IEE Report from MoWS of Sub-Projects

Government of Nepal Ministry of Water Supply Singh Durbar Kathmandu, Nepal Tel: 4211693; Fax: 977-1-4211433

Letter No.: 076/077 Serial No.: 522

Date: 06-07-2020

To, Urban Water Supply and Sanitation (Sector) Project Panipokhari, Kathmandu

Subject: Regarding the Approval of Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Report

Like to inform as per decision made on the related subject, the revised IEE report of Panchkhal Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Project (Khavre Palanchowk, ADB project No. 35173-015 Loan No. 3711-NEP) submitted by the Department to this Ministry for approval of had been approved on 06-03-2020 by secretarially level decision of Government of Nepal.

______Madhusudan Khanal Engineer

CC: Department of Water Supply and Sewage Management Panipokhari, Kathmandu . Attached: Approved Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Report: 2 Copy

Government of Nepal Ministry of Water Supply Singh Durbar Kathmandu, Nepal Tel: 4211693; Fax: 977-1-4211433

Letter No.: 076/077 Serial No.: 380

Date: 02-03-2020

To, Urban Water Supply and Sanitation (Sector) Project Panipokhari, Kathmandu

Subject: Regarding the Approval of Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Report

Like to inform as per decision made on the related subject, the revised IEE report of Deurali Hupsekot, Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Project (Nawalpur) submitted by the Department to this Ministry for approval of had been approved on 27-02-2020 by secretarially level decision of Government of Nepal.

______Madhusudan Khanal Engineer

CC: Department of Water Supply and Sewage Management Panipokhari, Kathmandu . Attached: Approved Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Report: 2 Copy

Government of Nepal Ministry of Water Supply Singh Durbar Kathmandu, Nepal Tel: 4211693; Fax: 977-1-4211433

Letter No.: 076/077 Serial No.:291

Date: 01-01-2020

To, Urban Water Supply and Sanitation (Sector) Project Panipokhari, Kathmandu

Subject: Regarding the Approval of Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Report

Like to inform as per decision made on the related subject, the revised IEE report of the following listed project submitted by the Department to this Ministry for approval of had been approved on 01-01-2020 by secretarially level decision of Government of Nepal.

Projects: 1. Liwang, Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Project (Rolpa) 2. Siddhanath Baijnath, Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Project (Khanchanpur) 3. Pragatinagar, Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Project (Dang)

______Madhusudan Khanal Engineer

CC: Department of Water Supply and Sewage Management Panipokhari, Kathmandu . Attached: Approved Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Report: 2 Copy

Government of Nepal Ministry of Water Supply Singh Durbar Kathmandu, Nepal Tel: 4211693; Fax: 977-1-4211433

Letter No.: 076/077 Serial No.:288

Date: 12-29-2019

To, Urban Water Supply and Sanitation (Sector) Project Panipokhari, Kathmandu

Subject: Regarding the Approval of Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Report

Like to inform as per decision made on the related subject the revised IEE report of Shubhaghat, Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Project (Surkhet) submitted by the Department to this Ministry for approval of had been approved on 12-27-2019 by secretarially level decision of Government of Nepal.

______Madhusudan Khanal Engineer

CC: Department of Water Supply and Sewage Management Panipokhari, Kathmandu . Attached: Approved Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Report: 2 Copy

Government of Nepal Ministry of Water Supply, Singh Durbar Kathmandu, Nepal Tel: 4211693; Fax: 977-1-4211433

Date: 09-19-2019

To, The Department of Water Supply & Sewerage Management Panipokhari, Kathmandu

Subject: In Relation to the Approval of Initial Environment Examination (IEE) Report

Regarding the above-mentioned subject, it is informed that the updated Initial Environment Examination (IEE) report of Bhojpur Town Water Supply & Sanitation Project (Bhojpur), Illam Town Water Supply & Sanitation Project (Illam) and Charikot Water Supply & Sanitation Project (Dolakha) the proponent of which is Third Small Town Water Supply & Sanitation Project, Panipokhari, Kathmandu, submitted through DWSSM for approval, has been approved as per the decision made by Government of Nepal on 09-19-2019.

Cc: Third Small Town Water Supply & Sanitation Sector Project Project Management Office, Panipokhari, Kathmandu

Attachments: Approved Initial Environment Examination (IEE) Report 2 Copies

______

(Anjana Maharjan) Engineer

Government of Nepal Ministry of Water Supply, Singh Durbar Kathmandu, Nepal Tel: 4211693; Fax: 977-1-4211433

Date: 07-23-2019

To, The Department of Water Supply & Sewerage Management Panipokhari, Kathmandu

Subject: In Relation to the Approval of Initial Environment Examination (IEE) Report

Regarding the above-mentioned subject, it is informed that the updated Initial Environment Examination (IEE) report of Diktel Town Water Supply & Sanitation Project (Diktel), the proponent of which is Third Small Town Water Supply & Sanitation Project, Panipokhari, Kathmandu, submitted through DWSSM for approval, has been approved as per the decision made by Government of Nepal on 07-23-2019.

Cc: Third Small Town Water Supply & Sanitation Sector Project Project Management Office, Panipokhari, Kathmandu

Attachments: Approved Initial Environment Examination (IEE) Report 2 Copies

______(Anjana Maharjan) Engineer

Government of Nepal Ministry of Water Supply, Singh Durbar Kathmandu, Nepal Tel: 4211693; Fax: 977-1-4211433

Date: 07-15-2019

To, The Department of Water Supply & Sewerage Management Panipokhari, Kathmandu

Subject: In Relation to the Approval of Initial Environment Examination (IEE) Report

Regarding the above-mentioned subject, it is informed that the updated Initial Environment Examination (IEE) report of Chainpur Town Water Supply & Sanitation Project (Bhajang), the proponent of which is Third Small Town Water Supply & Sanitation Project, Panipokhari, Kathmandu, submitted through DWSSM for approval, has been approved as per the decision made by Government of Nepal on 07-12-2019.

Cc: Third Small Town Water Supply & Sanitation Sector Project Project Management Office, Panipokhari, Kathmandu

Attachments: Approved Initial Environment Examination (IEE) Report 2 Copies

______(Anjana Maharjan) Engineer

Appendix 6

Water Quality Test Result of Sub-Project Town

1. Water Quality Result of Illam Town Project

2. Water Quality Result of Diktel Town Project

3. Water Quality Result of Charikot Town Project

3-1 Air Quality Result of Charikot Town Project

Appendix 7

Sample of Covid-19 Pandemic Response Plan of

Charikot Town Project

Charikot Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Project

Contract No: UWSSP/OCB-01/Charikot-Dolakha

CovID19 Pandemic Response Plan for Occupational Health & Safety

Submitted by: Contractor: JNTCG-MSNS JV

Approved By: Consultant BDA-JPZ-UDAYA

June 2020

Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION: ...... 53 2. BACKGROUND: ...... 53 3. RESPONSE PLAN AND SPECIFIC OPERATION PROCEDURES ...... 53 3.1. DEFINING A CORONA VIRUS CRISIS MANAGEMENT PLAN ...... 54 3.2. PRINCIPLES OF WORKER PROTECTION ...... 54 3.3. COMMON SYMPTOMS OF CORONA VIRUS DISEASE ...... 55 3.4. SELF-ATTESTATION BY PERSONS/LABOUR PRIOR TO WORK ...... 55 3.5. SOCIAL DISTANCING: : ...... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED. 3.6. TRAVEL AND COMMUNICATION ...... 56 3.7. PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES ...... 56 3.8. GENERAL DIRECTION ...... 56 3.9. WORK-SITE PREVENTION PRACTICES ...... 57 3.10. WASHING FACILITY AND SAFE WATER ...... 57 3.11. CLEANING PROCEDURES ...... 58 3.12. LABOUR CAMP ...... 59 3.13. TOILET FACILITY ...... 59 3.14. EATING/SNACKS ARRANGEMENTS ...... 59 3.15. CHANGING FACILITIES, SHOWERS AND DRYING AREAS ...... 60 3.16. STOCK PILING THE REQUIRED MATERIALS...... 60 3.17. UPDATES ON COVID-19 ...... 60 3.18. COORDINATION & REPORTING ...... 60 3.19. ORIENTATION ...... 60 3.20. EMERGENCY CONTACT ...... 61

4. RESOURCE REQUIREMENT ...... 61 5. APPOINTMENT OF THE DESIGNATED CRISIS MANAGEMENT TEAM ...... 62 6. EVALUATING COMPANY’S CORONA VIRUS CRISIS MANAGEMENT PLAN ...... 63

1. Introduction:

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness. The COVID-19 virus spreads primarily through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose when an infected person coughs or sneezes. At this time, there are no specific vaccines or treatments for COVID-19. However, precautions can be implemented to prevent and slow down the transmission of the virus.

This plan has been prepared by contractor for the construction of the Charikot Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Project, within the Urban Water Supply and Sanitation (Sector) Project, Panipokhari Kathmandu, to protect the employees' health and safety all while keeping our business running as smooth as possible, needed to build a response management coinciding with the national and global strategy.

This approved project guideline for Health and Safety Plan (H&SP) requires that the COVID- 19 focal officer at the contractor’s worksite (appointed by contractor and agreed by PMO/RPMO/RDSMC) submit a written daily report to the client’s representative (Team Leader of RDSMC through Construction Supervision Engineer). The COVID-19 focal officer (EMP Monitor) shall certify that the contractor is in full compliance with these guidelines.

2. Background:

Construction of the Charikot Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Project with the contract reference No. UWSSP/OCB-01/Charikot_Dolakha, has been started after the signing of the contract in 29 Mar 2019 with the contractor and the client at the Project Management Office, Kathmandu. The activities comprise of the labour-intensive works like concreting, pipeline works, and masonry works in the remote area. Locally available manpower has been used to get the objective within the stipulated time. Still, the manpower available in the local area are not always capable of doing the right work. Employees have been enrolled from different part of the country. At the initial stage of the COVID-19, the employees from other districts of the Nepal were rescued. Possible work activities have been carried out with the locally available manpower of the project area.

For some specific cases, the materials and special manpower should be imported and employed from India. SCADA system technicians, DI pipes and fittings are the main manpower and materials which have to be employed and imported directly from India. Some of the materials have been imported and the remaining large quantity of the materials has to be imported in near future. The condition of CovID-19 has been growing critical in India. The import of the materials has been taken as the one of the risks of spreading of the CovID-19 in the project site. This special operating procedure for site specific plan is the outcome of the concern of the contractor and other stakeholders for the minimizing the risks during the CovID- 19.

3. Response Plan and Specific Operation Procedures

This plan has been equipped with the following site-specific strategy for the CovID-19 response management. Construction sites operating during the Covid-19 pandemic need to ensure they are protecting their WORKFORCE and minimizing the risk of spread of infection.

1.1 Defining a corona virus crisis management plan

Concerning about the economic crisis, development, human right etc. the construction industry is the distinctive field in Nepal. Construction of infrastructures can change in socioeconomic scenarios. The worse effect in the socio-economic crisis can be addressed somehow by resuming the construction work of the infrastructure industry, during and short after the crisis of COVID-19.

This guidance is intended to introduce consistent measures on sites of all sizes in line with the Government’s recommendations on COVID-19 interventions.

1.2 Principles of Worker Protection

COVID-19 Transmission: There are two main routes of transmission of the COVID-19 virus: respiratory and contact. Respiratory droplets are generated when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Any person who is in close contact with someone who has respiratory symptoms (sneezing, coughing) is at risk of being exposed to potentially infective respiratory droplets. Droplets may also land on surfaces where the virus could remain viable; thus, the immediate environment of an infected individual can serve as a source of transmission (contact transmission).

This COVID-19 response plan/guideline is prepared on the basic principles of the protection i.e. putting barriers to transmission route: • Consistently practicing social distancing. • Covering coughs and sneezes. • Maintaining hand hygiene. • Cleaning surfaces frequently.

The first and most important intervention principle is isolation i.e. any staffs and labourers must not attend work if experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. They must report their absence to the supervisor or site management so records can be maintained.

• If sick, inform, & stay home • If felt uneasy/sick during work, inform, & go home • If someone sick, inform, & send them home • If your family member is feeling ill, stay home

1.3 Common Symptoms of Corona Virus Disease

As per the WHO, COVID-19 affects different people in different ways. Most infected people will develop mild to moderate illness and recover without hospitalization.

Most common symptoms: • Fever. • Dry cough. • Tiredness.

Less common symptoms: • Aches and pains. • Sore throat. • Diarrhoea. • Conjunctivitis. • Headache. • Loss of taste or smell. • A rash on skin, or discoloration of fingers or toes.

Serious symptoms: • Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath. • Chest pain or pressure. • Loss of speech of movement.

1.4 Self-Attestation by Persons/Labour Prior To Work

Prior to starting a work, each labor /worker will be self-attested to the supervisor: • No signs of COVID-19 symptoms within the past 24 hours. • No contact with an individual diagnosed with COVID-19. (Contact means living with a positive person, being within 6 feet of positive person OR sharing things of positive person) • Not undergone quarantine or isolation (in case of any laborer /worker who has been quarantined or isolated previously). • The engagement of workers over the age of 55 years will be discouraged • The self-attestation would be verified by focal officer (EMP monitor) at site through discussions with laborers /workers and/or preliminary checks and visual observation. In addition, we, the Contractor shall mandatorily follow all medical test requirements for the workers prior to their engagement and/or mobilization at site as per the guidelines issued by the GON and Province/Local government agencies and WHO from time to time.

1.5 Social distancing

All workers, staffs, consultants and visitors must follow the below appropriate steps of social distancing:

• Staggered start and finish times - reduce congestion/contact at all times

• Monitor site access points (multiple) to enable social distancing – change the number of access points, either increase to reduce congestion or decrease to enable monitoring • Space (at least two metres) between people waiting to enter or leaving site • Reducing the number of people in attendance at site inductions (and consider holding them outdoors wherever possible (no more than 5 people per induction, with 2m distancing where possible) • All other work to minimize contact between workers will be planned (non-essential physical work that requires close contact between workers will not be carried out). • Break times will be staggered - reduce congestion and contact at all times. • Site compound gate will be manned and access to all non-essential visitors will be denied. • Sign in register for all personnel and visitors will be maintained (on arrival and sign out when leaving the site).

1.6 Travel and communication

• Wherever possible workers will be encouraged to travel alone by foot or using their own transport. Parking area for those additional vehicles, motor-cycles and bicycles will be arranged. The emergency contact numbers of all workers, drivers, staffs and visitors are collected, should any person fall unwell with COVID-19 symptoms, their household will be informed to pick them up.

• Every machine or vehicle will be wiped down the interior and door handles with disinfectant (with 1% sodium hypochlorite solution daily) prior to entry. Adequate quantity of the disinfectant will be provided by the contractor at all such site-specific locations.

1.7 Personal Hygiene Practices

All concerns will be instructed and notified to maintain the safe personal hygiene practices to be safe from COVID-19. • Wash hands with clean water and soap at least for 20 seconds frequently. • Use of clean cloth, handkerchief or elbow for sneezing or coughing. Cleaning their hands after coughing or sneezing thoroughly by using soap and water (minimum for 20 seconds) will be instructed. • Touching nose, mouth, eyes and face will be avoided • Avoid close contact with people with COVID-19 symptoms • Avoid unnecessary contact with surfaces used by others. • Use of clean mask appropriately and don’t share. • Avoid unsafe contact with wild animals or other animals • Properly cooked meats items to be consumed. • All will be encouraged to carry their own water bottle and will not be shared • Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriately and properly.

1.8 General Direction

• Only Namaste (no hand-shaking)

• All individual work group meetings/ talks will follow social distancing • At each job briefing /toolbox talk, employees will be asked if they are experiencing any symptoms, and are sent home if they are • Each worksite will have laminated COVIID-19 safety guidelines and hand washing instructions and workers must follow those guidelines. • All restroom /toilet facilities will be clean and hand washing facility will be provided with soap. • All surfaces will be regularly cleaned, including tabletops /surfaces, door handles, laptops, records, etc. • All common areas and meeting areas will be regularly cleaned and disinfected at least once a day. • All will be encouraged to bring food from home or kitchen mesh within the work camp will be maintained. • Work schedules will be adjusted to provide time for proper cleaning and disinfecting as required.

1.9 Work-Site Prevention Practices

• All persons at the worksite will have their temperature screened with Infrared Thermometer (hand held non-contact). • All workers will use, contractor provided reusable and disposable PPEs i.e. boots, gloves, mask, goggle and helmet and or plastic face shield. Responsible officer will ensure sharing of these are not done. Each labelled set is provided to particular worker every day. • In work conditions where required social distancing is impossible to achieve, such employees will be supplied with additional protective measures. • Multi person activities will be limited where feasible (more than two persons lifting activities) • Gathering places on the site such as sheds and/or break areas will be eliminated, and instead small break areas will be used with seating limited to ensure social distancing. • Cleaning person(s) to be provided with gloves, gown and face mask for each cycle of cleaning. The Contractor will make available adequate supply of PPE and chemicals while the threat of CovID-19 continues. • Clean all high contact surfaces a minimum of twice a day in order to minimize the spread of germs in areas that people touch frequently. This includes but is not limited to desks, laptops and vehicles” will be instructed strictly. • Maintaining of their good health by getting adequate sleep; eating a balanced, healthy diet, avoid alcohol; and consume plenty of fluids will be motivated. • Continuation of works in construction project with workers available on site and no workers will be brought in from outside. • The site offices will have adequate ventilation. The air conditioning or ventilation systems installed at the site offices will have high-efficiency air filters to reduce the risk of infection. The frequency of air changes will be increased for areas where close personal proximity cannot be fully prevented such as control rooms, elevators, waiting rooms, etc.

1.10 Washing Facility and Safe Water

The provision of safe water, sanitation, and hygienic conditions is essential to protecting human health during all infectious disease outbreaks, including the COVID-19 outbreak. Ensuring good and consistently applied WASH and waste management practices in construction site will help prevent human-to-human transmission of the COVID-19 virus.

Frequent and proper hand hygiene is one of the most important measures that can be used to prevent infection with the COVID-19 virus. WHO guidance on the safe management of drinking-water and sanitation services applies to the COVID-19 outbreak. Disinfection will facilitate more rapid die-off of the COVID-19 virus. Many co-benefits will be realized by safely managing water and sanitation services and applying good hygiene practices.

• All worksites will have access to toilet and hand washing facility with soap. Tippy tap and swinging door at toilet will be promoted to lessen the direct contact. • Providing hand cleaning facilities at entrances and exits, by soap and water will be available wherever possible or hand sanitizer if water is not available • Washing facility for visitors with soap and water will be maintained. • All onsite workers will be instructed to maintain and keep stations clean. • If a worker notices soap or towels are running low or out, immediately they will notify supervisors. • Garbage bins will be placed next to the hand wash facility for discarding of used tissues/towels with regular removal and disposal facility ie pits with soil cover (end of each day). • Sufficient water for cleaning will be made available. • Safe and adequate drinking water (disinfected with chlorine) for hand washing, drinking, cooking, utensils washing and bathing will be ensured for all the onsite employees and workers. The residual chlorine concentration in disinfected drinking water will be maintained at 0.20 to 0.50 mg/l.

1.11 Cleaning Procedures

• Increased cleaning/disinfection visits to at least once a day will be performed. Cleaning person(s) will be provided with gloves, gown and face mask for each cycle of cleaning. • IEC materials: Each worksite will have enhanced cleaning and disinfection procedures that are posted and shared including sheds, gates, equipment, vehicles, etc. and will be posted at all entry points to the sites, and throughout the project site. These include common areas and frequent touch points like: • Taps and washing facilities • Toilet flush and seats • Door handles and push plates • Handrails on staircases and corridors • Lift and hoist controls • Machinery and equipment controls • Food preparation and eating surfaces • Telephone equipment / mobiles • Keyboards, photocopiers and other office equipment • Re-usable PPE will be thoroughly cleaned after use and not shared between workers.

1.12 Labour Camp

Masks will be provided to all the persons/ labours for use at the camp site as well as at the worksite. Increase of cleaning/disinfection visits to at least once a day will be recommended. Cleaning person(s) will be provided with disposable gloves, gown and face mask for each cycle of cleaning.

1.13 Toilet Facility

• Restriction of the number of people using toilet facility at any one time by appointing one welfare attendant among the labours. • Washing of hands with soap and water before and after using the facilities will be instructed. • Enhancing of the cleaning regimes for toilet facilities particularly door handles, locks and the toilet flush will be performed. Swinging door will be preferred at toilet. • Portable toilets will be avoided wherever possible, but where in use these will be cleaned and emptied more frequently. • Suitable and sufficient rubbish bins will be provided for hand towels with regular removal and disposal to disposal pit which will be covered by layer of soil.

1.14 Eating/snacks Arrangements

• Contractor will arrange all daily need items and grocery at site itself and no worker will be allowed to go to shops for daily need items. • Dedicated eating areas will be identified on camp to reduce food waste and contamination. • Break times will be staggered to reduce congestion and contact at all times. • Hand washing with soap and water facilities or hand sanitizer will be available at the entrance of any room where people eat and should be used by workers when entering and leaving the area. • Workers will sit two meters apart from each other whilst eating and avoid all contact • Disposable plates and cups will be used as far as possible. • Drinking water will be provided with enhanced cleaning measures of the tap mechanism (promotion of tippy taps) introduced with the 0.2-0.5 mg/l residual chlorine (Chlorine tables will be used) • Tables will be cleaned between each use. • All rubbish will be put straight in the bin and not left for someone else to clear up; only covered pedal operated bins should be used and the bins should be cleared and cleaned regularly, with strict adherence to safety protocols for disposal and hygiene maintenance (including proper PPE’s such as gloves, mask and apron worn by the waste handler/cleaner and disposal at a designated place); • All areas used for eating will be thoroughly cleaned at the end of each break and shift, including chairs, door handles, etc.

1.15 Changing Facilities, Showers and Drying Areas

• Staggered start and finish times will be introduced to reduce congestion and contact at all times will be implemented. • Enhanced cleaning of all facilities throughout the day and at the end of each day will be introduced. • Increasing the number or size of facilities available on camp if possible, will be considered. • Based on the size of each facility, determining how many people can use it at any one time to maintain a distance of two meters will be scheduled. • Hooks for hanging cloths will be at least 2 meter apart. • Providing of suitable and sufficient garbage bins in these areas with regular removal and disposal will be maintained.

1.16 Stock Piling the Required Materials

All types of construction materials including daily personal uses for hygiene maintenance will be stored safely in sufficient quantity with in the construction site. The materials includes like sanitizers, PPEs (masks, goggles, gloves, boots, helmets, face and body covers etc.), soap, towels, disinfectants, food items, safe water, IEC materials, first aid kit with basic medicines, infrared temperature gun and etc.

1.17 Updates on Covid-19

The Contractor will be in regular updates from/with consultants team, the Department of Health, Welfare and Labour Department, GoN to identify any potential worksite exposures relating to COVID-19, including: • Following the guidelines issued by Ministry of Health and Population, GoN and following provisions of Labour Act 2017 - GoN, and OSHA will be performed. • Regular orientation on COVID-19 to workers before work proceeds every day

1.18 Coordination & Reporting

Charikot (Dolakha) Water Supply and Sanitation User Committee, Bhimeshwor Municipality Office and ward offices, Dolakha Community Hospital, District Administration Office, CR- DSMC team will be coordinated with for concerns related with the health screening and health provisions of the workforce. Regular Reporting will be done to consultants team and to other stakeholders as and if required.

Additionally, regular online meetings will be conducted with the project team.

1.18.1 Orientation

The orientation program will be conducted with the co-ordination of any health-related agencies or safeguard officer to ensure all workers and staff get training on above requirements before start of any construction activity. Workers will be oriented every day before commencing work.

During construction period frequent visual and verbal reminders to workers can improve compliance with hand and face hygiene practices and thus reduce rates of infection. So, proper hand washing with soap posters will also be displayed at work site and labor camps.

1.18.2 Emergency Contact

Emergency contact number of contractor’s responsible person, EMP/ OHS facilitator, hospital, WUSC member will be provided at work site and labor camp for reporting COVID-19 symptoms. The contact numbers of the close relative of the workers and staffs will be collected for emergency use, if they show the symptoms of COVID-19.

1. RESOURCE REQUIREMENT

Resources required specifically managing the COVID 19 risk shall be identified, planned, procured, and made available at site in adequate quantities. The resources, activities and budget which are required to manage COVID 19 risks are included in Table 1 below. Because the response to COVID19 pandemic remains fluid, the items included in the resource requirements in the table below may be updated from time to time to ensure all needs are considered.

This response plan shall be considered as a supplemental document to the environmental management plan (EMP) in the initial environmental examination report and shall form part of the site-specific EMP of the contractor. The budget estimate below shall be drawn from the provisional sum provided in the contractor/s contract.

Table 1: Indicative Cost of Resource Requirements

Items / Activities Unit Cost (NRs) Total Cost ($) (i) Thermal scanners. All persons at the worksite 5500/scanner should have their temperature screened with Infrared Thermometer (handheld non-contact). (ii) Contactless attendance system. Attendance done at gate by security guard (iii) Liquid Soap & Hand washing arrangement at 500/5L liquid soap (promote site in workmen habitat (Tippy tap) tippy tap for water dispensing) (iv) Contactless, pedal operated sanitizer Metal foot Sanitizer dispenser: 5000.00/unit (v) Team for cleaning & disinfection (2 persons) 1000/day (vi) Nose/ face masks for teams who are 55/mask screening workmen, conducting medical check-up & disinfection. (vii) Hand gloves for teams who are screening 25/pair workmen, conducting medical check-up & disinfection. (viii) Quarantine Facilities for accommodating c/o Government Health Government symptomatic workmen. Agency Health Agency (ix) Additional rest areas at sites and dining L.S. 10000 one time spaces in Workmen habitat (x) Ensure availability (even tie-up) of Ambulance L.S. 2000.00/trip equipped with all necessary items like nose (arrangement on retainer masks, first aid kits, aprons, disinfect solutions basis with nearest hospital) etc.

(xi) First aid kits with hand sanitizers and hand L.S. 1000/vehicle wash liquids shall be mandatory available in 2000/site all the vehicle without any lapses. (xii) Regular notification by state government, No additional cost required district authority should be adhered and all the staff should be compulsorily made aware of that (xiii) Job protection of workers during crisis period No additional cost required of COVID 19 pandemic needs to be ensured. Grand Total Cost

2.1 Standards and Guidelines

The activities under the response plan will follow, and will comply with the following national and international standards and guidelines;

✓ Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19, OSHA 2020 ✓ Interim Guidance; Water, sanitation, hygiene, and waste management for the COVID-19 virus, WHO and UNICEF, March 2020 ✓ Special Note to the Service Providers, Ministry of Water Supply, 2020 ✓ Health Sector Emergency Response Plan – CovID19 Pandemic, MoHP, GoN, May 2020 ✓ Any other existing and/or new standards and guide lines will also be followed.

2.2 Appointment of the designated crisis management team

Authorized Contractor’s Representative Mr. Gauri Prasad Upreti

Contractor’s Representative (Deepak Acharya:9801193135)

EMP Monitor Site Engineer Operational In charge Rocky Mitra Sanjay Shrestha Shreeram Acharya 9860559074 (9801193386) 9801193209

Contractor’s Executive Staff

Site Supervisors Pradip Shrestha: 9801193385 Kumar Basnet: 9801193381

Foreman

Worker

2. Evaluating company’s corona virus crisis management plan

The company’s corona virus response (crisis) management plan will be continuously evaluated and updated by DSMC and contractor.

This will be regularly reported in MPR/QPR or any time requested by PMO and other agencies.

01.SEMR Review log sheet -L3711-NEP (UWSSP)_ Jan-Jun2020.docx SOUTH ASIA REGIONAL DEPARTMENT SAUW Semi-Environmental Monitoring Report Log Sheet

Project title: NEP: Urban Water Supply and Sanitation (Sector) Project Loan Number: 3711 Project Number: 35173-015 Overall Project The project will support Nepal in expanding access to community-managed water supply and sanitation (WSS) in 20 project Description and municipalities by drawing on experiences and lessons from three earlier projects funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The Objectives project will finance climate-resilient and inclusive WSS infrastructure in project municipalities and strengthen institutional and community capacity, sustainable service delivery, and project development. Approved Category A Category C Categorization X Category B FI Loan Effectivity Date: 11 January 2019 Frequency of Reporting Semi-Annual Project Officer Pedro Miguel Pauleta De Almeida Project Analyst Krizelda Marie Songco Reporting Year 2020 Coverage Period January – June 2020

Dates PMO submission to ADB 31 July 2020 ADB comment submission to PMO

Item Findings in the SEMR Comments Action/s Required Response by PMO1 A. Project Safeguards Team (check loan agreement and PAM requirements) PMO2 Information provided. Team composition of the None. PMO is included. RPMO3 Information provided. Team composition of the None. RPMOs is included. Consultants Information provided. Names of the environment None. specialist consultants (DSMC, RDSMC, PMQAC, DRTAC) are included B. Overall Project and Subproject Description (summarize number and type of packages)4 Number of Packages with civil 22 (17 WSS, 2 Drainage, Packages consistent with None. works (check if consistent with and 3 DEWATS) latest procurement plan. latest procurement plan) Number of DB/DBO packages and None. None. status Number of civil works packages and WSS: Table 1 and Table 5 present Immediate action The Title of Table 5 had status 9 towns subprojects – the civil works packages required. been revised as started and ongoing and status. However, the Please revise title of Table 5 “Designated EHS Focal construction to reflect that the update is person at Contractor Level

1 PMO to provide detailed response. This log sheet will be attached to the SEMR and disclosed on ADB website. 2 PMO – project management office 3 RPMO – regional project management office 4 DB/DBO – design-build or design, build, and operate or where contractor will finalize the detailed engineering design; civil works contract – sufficient details of the package is known and used as basis for bid/contract’s Technical Specification 1

Item Findings in the SEMR Comments Action/s Required Response by PMO1 2 towns subprojects – title of Table 5 is not up to June 2020. Please for monitoring as of June contracts awarded updated. update each item 2020”. 5 towns subprojects – accordingly. design phase 1 town subproject – IFB published 1 town subproject – new and at pre-design phase

Drainage: 1 town subprojects – design completed 1 town subproject – IFB published

DEWATS: 2 towns subprojects – design phase IEEs cleared for awarded Yes. The IEEs None. packages? corresponding to the awarded packages are cleared by ADB and disclosed on ADB website. Safeguard documents disclosed on The 11 IEE reports For immediate action. The copy of approval letter project website? approved by ADB (and 1. In addition to the from MOWS in local approved by MOWS) are translation in the English language has been added now disclosed on project language, include copies of in Annex 5. website. the original approval letters from MOWS that are written in local language. SEMR information on WSS: The SEMR is clear on the Complied. In the next implementation phase (bidding, on- 9 towns subprojects – physical progress of SEMR, continue to report on going, construction, completed, started and ongoing subproject implementation. the progress of under operation, others) construction implementation. 2 towns subprojects – contracts awarded 5 towns subprojects – design phase 1 town subproject – IFB published 1 town subproject – new and at pre-design phase

Drainage:

Item Findings in the SEMR Comments Action/s Required Response by PMO1 1 town subprojects – design completed 1 town subproject – IFB published

DEWATS: 2 towns subprojects – design phase SEMR information on construction Charikot WSS – 30.01% None. activities progress Bhojpur WSS – 45.73% Siddhanath Baijanath WSS – 23.65% Diktel WSS – 49.50% Ilam WSS – 36.07% Liwang WSS– 35.86% Chainpur WSS – 44.61% Subhaghat WSS – 32.67% Pragatinagar WSS – 27.94% C. Status of compliance with statutory clearances (check IEE for the complete list, summarize the findings for each package – obtained/under application and if obtained, specify validity period) Environmental Clearance (EC) All IEE reports of 11 The 11 packages awarded For immediate action. The copy of approval letter awarded packages has have approved IEE from 1. In addition to the from MOWS in local received approval from MoWS. translation in the English language has been added MoWS. language, include copies of in Annex 5. the original approval letters The TORs and IEE reports from MOWS that are written of the other packages are in local language. either under preparation or under review by PMO. Forest Clearance Information provided in For immediate action. Two new town recently Table 5-A. 1. Please include in Table 5- undergone contract had A the two newly awarded also been added in Table 5. No Objection Certificate/Letter Information provided in contracts (Packages W14 Table 5-A. and W16). Site location clearance Information provided in Table 5-A. Permit/Consent to Construct (or Information provided in equivalent) Table 5-A. Permit/Consent to Operate (or Information provided in equivalent) Table 5-A. Road-cutting permit Information provided in Table 5-A. Utilities shifting permit Information provided in Table 5-A.

Item Findings in the SEMR Comments Action/s Required Response by PMO1 Tree-cutting permit Information provided in Table 5-A. Others (specify) D. Status of Compliance with loan covenants (verify items in SEMR with project loan agreement) EA shall not award any Works Matrix of loan covenants None. contract for a subproject which being assessed for involves environmental impacts until compliance is in Appendix EA has: 1. (a) obtained ADB’s clearance of the relevant IEE; (b) obtained the final approval of the relevant IEE from the Ministry of Water Supply; and (c) incorporated the relevant provisions from the EMP into the Works contract. Ensure that construction works Matrix of loan covenants None. under the Project do not involve being assessed for significant adverse environmental, compliance is in Appendix involuntary resettlement and 1. indigenous peoples impacts which may be classified as category A under the SPS or its related rules/manuals. EA to ensure the preparation, Matrix of loan covenants None. design, construction, being assessed for implementation, operation and compliance is in Appendix decommissioning of the project, 1. and all subproject facilities comply with; (i) all applicable laws and regulations of the government relating to environment, health, safety; (ii) the Environmental Safeguards;(iii) EARF; and (iv) all measures and requirements set forth in the respective IEE and EMP, and any corrective or preventative actions set forth in a Safeguards Monitoring Report. EA shall make available necessary Matrix of loan covenants None. budgetary and human resources to being assessed for fully implement the EMPs, the RPs compliance is in Appendix and the IPPs. 1.

Item Findings in the SEMR Comments Action/s Required Response by PMO1 EA to ensure all bidding documents Matrix of loan covenants None. and contracts for Works contain being assessed for provisions that require contractors compliance is in Appendix to:- 1. Comply with the measures and requirements relevant to the contractor set forth in the IEE and EMP; and any corrective or preventive actions set out in a Safeguards Monitoring Report. EA to ensure all bidding documents Matrix of loan covenants None. and contracts for Works contain being assessed for provisions that require contractors compliance is in Appendix to:- 1. make available a budget for all such environmental measures.

EA to ensure all bidding documents Matrix of loan covenants None. and contracts for Works contain being assessed for provisions that require contractors compliance is in Appendix to:- 1. provide the EA with a written notice of any unanticipated environmental impacts that arise during construction, implementation or operation of the project that were not considered in the IEE and in the EMP. EA to ensure all bidding documents Matrix of loan covenants None. and contracts for Works contain being assessed for provisions that require contractors compliance is in Appendix to:- 1. adequately record the condition of roads, agricultural land and other infrastructure prior to starting to transport materials and construction EA to ensure all bidding documents Matrix of loan covenants None. and contracts for Works contain being assessed for provisions that require contractors compliance is in Appendix to:- 1.

Item Findings in the SEMR Comments Action/s Required Response by PMO1 fully reinstate pathways, other local infrastructure, and agricultural land to at least their pre-project condition upon the completion of construction. The Borrower shall ensure or cause Matrix of loan covenants None. the EA to submit semi-annual being assessed for Safeguards Monitoring Reports to compliance is in Appendix ADB and disclose relevant 1. information from such reports to affected persons promptly upon submission. The Borrower shall ensure or cause Matrix of loan covenants None. the EA to ensure that if any being assessed for unanticipated environmental and/or compliance is in Appendix social risks and impacts arise during 1. construction, implementation or operation of the Project that were not considered in the IEE, the EMP, the RP or the IPP as applicable, promptly inform ADB of the occurrence of such risks or impacts, with detailed description of the event and proposed corrective action plan EA to report any actual or potential breach of compliance with the measures and requirements set forth in the EMP, the IPP or the RP promptly after becoming aware of the breach. EA to ensure that the core labor Matrix of loan covenants None. standards and the government being assessed for applicable laws and regulations are compliance is in Appendix complied with during the project 1. implementation. EA shall include specific provisions in the bidding documents and contracts financed by ADB under the project requiring that the contractors, among other things: (a) comply with the government’s applicable labor law and regulations and incorporate applicable workplace occupational safety norms; (b) do not use child labor; (c)

Item Findings in the SEMR Comments Action/s Required Response by PMO1 do not discriminate workers in respect of employment and occupation; (d) do not use forced labor; € allow freedom of association and effectively recognize the right to collective bargaining; and (f) disseminate, or engage appropriate service providers to disseminate, information on the risks of sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV/AIDS, to the employees of contractors engaged under the project and to members of the local communities surrounding the project area, particularly women. E. Contractors Compliance with Environmental Safeguards Requirements Appointment of Environment, Health Table 6-C confirms that For immediate action. The error in table numbering and Safety (HSE) and/or nodal contractors have already 1. Please check/correct the had been corrected through person appointed their EHS table numbering. There are the report. officers, except for those two Table 6-C in the SEMR. two packages (W14 and W16) which have been Reminder. awarded very recently. 1. Please ensure the Will ensure that they recruit/ contractors of Packages appoint EHS person at site W14 and W16 appoint their in time as they have respective EHS officers in undergone on contract the soonest time possible. recently Submission of site-specific EMPs Table 6-C confirms that For immediate action. The error in table numbering contractors have already 1. Please check/correct the had been corrected through prepared or submitted table numbering. There are the report. SEMP and these are now two Table 6-C in the SEMR. approved. Reminder. 1. Please ensure the Will ensure they prepare contractors of Packages SEMPs and get approved W14 and W16 submit their from DSME in time and respective SEMPs and report it on next SEMR. report in the next SEMR. Submission of SEMP Table 6-C confirms that For immediate action. The error in table numbering implementation report (specify in contractors have already 1. Please check/correct the had been corrected through comments frequency – daily, prepared or submitted table numbering. There are the report. weekly, monthly or quarterly basis) SEMP and these are now two Table 6-C in the SEMR. approved. Reminder.

Item Findings in the SEMR Comments Action/s Required Response by PMO1 1. Please ensure the Will ensure they prepare contractors of Packages SEMPs and get approved W14 and W16 submit their from DSME in time and respective SEMPs and report it on next SEMR. report in the next SEMR. Site verification by PMO, RPMO, or Section 6.3.1 discusses that There is a need to update For immediate action. This section 6 had been consultants (verification report filed visits have been this section of the report to 1. Please edit Section 6 and revised and the site should be attached to the SEMR) conducted during the reflect what have been the all subsections to include verification/inspection reporting period. results for the reporting site verification/inspection activities that happened period of January – June activities that happened during the January – June 2020. There are paragraphs during the January – June 2020 period had been listed under this section that refer 2020 period. Kindly revisit there to July – December 2019. also the other sections of For example, paragraph 125 the SEMR to correct this states that the field visits error. refer to July – December 2019. SEMR compliance matrix on Table 6-B provides the It is suggested that this Reminder. The error in table numbering mitigation measures implementation compliance matrix on matrix be further improved 1. In the next SEMRs, had been corrected through (matrixes are based on approved mitigation measures. in the next SEMR to reflect please revised Table 6-B the report. SEMPs) all mitigation measures that into a more comprehensive are included in the matrix to include the EMPs/SEMPs. mitigation measures included in the EMPs/SEMPs [Hint: Use the EMP tables and just add column/s where to put assessment of compliance.] Other information F. Environmental Monitoring Rationale Parameters to be monitored are No sampling has been done Reminder. It will be followed commensurate to the impacts, during the reporting period, 1. Once the lockdown due mitigation measures, and except for the drinking water to COVID-19 is lifted, project/subproject/package quality testing and noise ensure to conduct measurement for the environmental media Charikot subproject. monitoring and sampling, Sampling locations identified and No sampling has been done and report in the next appropriate during the reporting period, SEMR. Also, ensure to except for the drinking water implement the approved quality testing and noise health and safety measures measurement for the against COVID-19 when Charikot subproject.

Item Findings in the SEMR Comments Action/s Required Response by PMO1 Sampling frequency identified and No sampling has been done conducting field work and appropriate during the reporting period, sampling. except for the drinking water quality testing and noise measurement for the Charikot subproject. Sampling collection and analysis No sampling has been done are in accordance with during the reporting period, internationally-accepted practices except for the drinking water quality testing and noise measurement for the Charikot subproject. Standards and performance No sampling has been done indicators are compliant with ADB during the reporting period, SPS requirements5 (provide except for the drinking water justification if less stringent quality testing and noise standards are used) measurement for the Charikot subproject. G. Environmental monitoring results (narrative based on presented results) Air quality results No sampling has been done Reminder. It will be followed during the reporting period, 1. Once the lockdown due except for the drinking water to COVID-19 is lifted, quality testing and noise ensure to conduct measurement for the environmental media Charikot subproject. monitoring and sampling, Water quality results No sampling has been done and report in the next during the reporting period, SEMR. Also, ensure to except for the drinking water implement the approved quality testing and noise health and safety measures measurement for the against COVID-19 when Charikot subproject. conducting field work and Noise quality results No sampling has been done sampling. during the reporting period, except for the drinking water quality testing and noise measurement for the Charikot subproject. Others n/a H. Consultations and/or FGDs during the reporting period

5 ADB SPS (Appendix 1 para 33) requires projects to apply pollution prevention and control technologies and practices consistent with international good practices as reflected in internationally recognized standards such as the World Bank Group’s Environmental, Health and Safety Guidelines (https://www.ifc.org/ehsguidelines). These standards contain performance levels and measures that are normally acceptable and applicable to projects. When host country regulations differ from these levels and measures, the borrower/client will achieve whichever is more stringent. If less stringent levels or measures are appropriate in view of specific project circumstances, the borrower/client will provide full and detailed justification for any proposed alternatives that are consistent with the requirements presented ADB SPS.

Item Findings in the SEMR Comments Action/s Required Response by PMO1 Number Sections 6.3.2 provides For immediate action. The translation of the major discussions on 1. Please provide translation minutes of meetings in consultations conducted of the minutes of meetings English language had been during the period. in Appendix 2 in the English done and added in Reason/s for consultations/FGDs Sections 6.3.2 provides language. Appendix 2. discussions on consultations conducted Reminder: during the period. 1. PMO to continue monitor Number of participants Sections 6.3.2 provides the progress and PMO to continue monitor discussions on development on the the progress and consultations conducted agreements reached on the development on the during the period. complaint filed under the agreements reached on the Number of female participants Sections 6.3.2 provides Charikot and Ilam complaint filed under the discussions on subproject. Ensure to report Charikot and Ilam consultations conducted in the next SEMR the subproject as the situation during the period. complete storyline of of Covid-19 is over in the resolving these complaints. country and will report it. I. Trainings, Workshops, Seminars during the reporting period Number Section 8 provides None. discussions on training activities conducted during the reporting period. Topics Section 8 provides None. discussions on training activities conducted during the reporting period. Number of participants Section 8 provides None. discussions on training activities conducted during the reporting period, including the number of participants. Number of female participants Section 8 provides None. discussions on training activities conducted during the reporting period, including the number of female participants. J. Grievance Redress Mechanism GRM per PAM or IEE/EARF Section 9 discusses the None. established GRM and its implementation, including summary of complaints received.

Item Findings in the SEMR Comments Action/s Required Response by PMO1 GRM notified via publication or No information in the Reminder: It will be report in next notice boards SEMR. 1. In the next SEMR, reporting time. include as appendix or annex copies of GRM notification. (Refer to the discussions during the Jan- Feb 2020 ADB Review Mission). GRM members identified Included in the SEMR. GRM members have capacity to No information in the Reminder: It will be report in next address project-related complaints SEMR. 1. In the next SEMR, ensure reporting time. (detailed information on capacity to include information development of GRM members pertaining to the such as trainings, workshops, implementation of the GRM, briefings, etc should be attached in such as capacity the SEMR) development training of GRM members, meetings, briefings, etc. Number of meetings conducted No information in the It is noted that 71 For immediate action: As majority of the complaint (attach minutes of the meeting) SEMR. grievances have been 1. Attach as appendix or was done verbally for which received during the annex any form of the action taken to resolve it reporting period. All of these acknowledgement by the was done at field level by has been resolved. complainants that their interaction with concerns respective complaints have stakeholder, WUSC and been resolved already. local complainers. For which the minutes was not prepared. It will be done accordingly and reported next time. K. Complaints Received (detailed information on nature of complaints, summary and status of resolution) Number of complaints 71 grievances received For immediate action: As majority of the complaint during the reporting period. 1. Attach as appendix or was done verbally for which Nature (provide summary of - Complaint on crop annex any form of to resolve it was done at issues/concerns) destruction acknowledgement by the field level by interaction with - Complaint on complainants that their concerns stakeholder, access and traffic respective complaints have WUSC & local complainers. management been resolved already. For which the minutes was - Complaint on not prepared. It will be done encroachment to Reminder: accordingly and reported private property 1. PMO to continue monitor next time. Status of resolution All the 71 grievances has the progress and been resolved, including the development on the PMO to continue monitor outstanding complaint under agreements reached on the the progress and the Charikot subproject. complaint filed under the development on the Charikot and Ilam agreements reached on the

Item Findings in the SEMR Comments Action/s Required Response by PMO1 subproject. Ensure to report complaint filed under the in the next SEMR the Charikot and Ilam complete storyline of subproject as the situation resolving these complaints. of Covid-19 is favorable and will report it. L. Summary of Issues and Corrective Actions Major issues/concerns (specify) Issues are summarized in The issues identified are 1. In the next SEMR, ensure the Section 10 (Summary of inherent during start of to monitor the progress of Issues and Way Forward project implementation. implementation of the CAP For Work). Issue on EMP/OHS (e.g. use of PPEs); and Corrective Action to be Corrective Action Plan implementation was implemented, timeline, responsible (CAP) is provided in Table 9 observed during field visits. person/s, and budget are clearly of Section 10. The actions specified are related to the effective implementation of the EMP and on continuing basis. M. Status of Corrective Action Plan from Previous Reporting Period (list all and provide status) N/A N. Appendixes Photos Attached. None. Summary of consultations Attached, but minutes do For immediate action. The translation of the major not have English translation. 1. Please provide translation minutes of meetings in of the minutes of meetings English language had been in Appendix 2 in the English added in Appendix 2. language.

Copies of environmental clearances Attached are the For immediate action. The copy of approval letter and permits translations of the IEE 1. In addition to the from MOWS in local approval in the English translation in the English language has been added language. Copies of the language, include copies of in Annex 5. original approval letters in the original approval letters the written in the local from MOWS that are written language is not included. in local language. Site EMPs Sample attached. None. Checklists None. Reminder. It will be followed 1. In the next SEMRs, ensure to attach checklists accomplished during inspection or monitoring activities. Others A sample OHS plan in This sample OHS plan is a Reminder. It will be followed at site. response to COVID-19 is very good example. It is 1. Ensure that all attached. suggested that similar plan contractors have their be developed by the other respective OHS plan contractors.

Item Findings in the SEMR Comments Action/s Required Response by PMO1 approved by PMO prior to any resumption of works. 2. Ensure that contractors have sufficient budget to cover the implementation of SOP or Health and Safety Plans developed in response to COVID-19. 3. Ensure that all contractors who would resume construction works to have their respective EHS officers mobilized at the onset to lead in the immediate implementation of the said OHS plans.