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E2417 v2 Public Disclosure Authorized Disclosure Authorized Public Public

MITIGATION PLAN AND MONITORING PLAN

for Feasibility Study “Introduction of Energy-Saving Technologies in Railroad Traffic on the Znamianka –Vadym Track Section of the Znamianka–Dolynska–Mykolaiv–Kherson–Djankoi Route”

Public Disclosure Authorized Disclosure Authorized Public Public Odessa Railroad

Public Disclosure Authorized Disclosure Authorized Public Public 2009 Public Disclosure Authorized Disclosure Authorized Public Public Introduction

The project development objective (PDO) is to : − substantially increase the capacity of the railway related to transport of goods and passengers − to improve traffic conditions, road-service qualities and technical standards. This project includes 2 main components: Component A: electrification of the track section Znamianka – Vadym Component B: construction of the second rail track The proposed FS ''Introduction of Energy-Saving Technologies in Railroad Traffic on the Znamianka –Vadym Track Section of the Znamianka– Dolynska–Mykolaiv–Kherson–Djankoi Route” is in full compliance with all environmental requirements of the Government of Ukraine and the World Bank. In accordance with the World Bank Environmental Assessment (EA) safeguard policy and procedures (OP/BP/GP 4.01) the project has been assigned Category B and an Environmental Management Plan is required. Environmental Management Plan includes following chapters: • Part A – Project Description • Part B – Mitigation Plan • Part C – Monitoring Plan • Part D – Description of Institutional Arrangements • Part E – Results of Public Consultations with all interested parties

2 .1. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Chapter ’’Environmental Impact Assessment’’to FS ’’Introduction of Energy-Saving Technologies in Railroad Traffic on the Znamianka –Vadym Track Section of the Znamianka – Dolynska – Mykolaiv – Kherson – Djankoi Route’’

The Feasibility study provides for: − Construction of the second track 328,43 km long including upgrading of the existing track – 13,45 km long; − Construction of a contact network 860,7 km long.

In view of electrification of the track construction of new ESTs is foreseen at all stations and junctions, traction substations and duty posts buildings of the contact network at stations Mykolaiv, Novopoltavka, Kherson and Brylivka; locomotive maintenance points at stations Mykolaiv and Kherson. Construction of the second track and its operation facilities is foreseen in the roadbed of the railway so there is no need for extra land. Introduction of energy saving technologies in railroad traffic on the Znamianka – Vadym track section resulted in the improvement of environmental conditions at the expense of exclusion of emmisions into the air of diesel fuel combastion products with total amount of 9375,3 t/year. For the disposal of wastewater from the service and technical buildings at stations Velyki Kopani, Radenske, Novokyivka, junctions Chehovychi, Kotlyareve, Horokhivka, Hreyhove, Lotskyne, Horozhene, and junctions Dobrovilsky, Kazanka, Novodanylivka, Kutsivka, Maderove, Tsukrova purification installations of the Biotal type will the built with a productivity of 2 m3/day and the treated wastewater will be discharged into filtration yards. At stations Vadym, Kalanchak, Brylivks, Tsiuryupynsk, Novopoltavka, Sharivka, junction 5 km - purification installations of the Biotal type with a productivity of 7 m3/day. To purify surface flows at the CDAP of stations Kherosn, Brylivka, Mykolaiv and Novopoltavka purification plants with a regulating holding capacity will be built. In the process of construction and operation of facilities construction and domestic waste is disposed, the removal of waste is carried out according to the concluded agreements. The introduction of energy-saving technologies will reduce to a minimum the impact on the environment, agricultural output, landscape, as well as the flora and fauna. The elimination of emissions of diesel fuel combustion into the atmosphere (carbon monoxide, sulfurous anhydride, nitrogen dioxide and soot) will reduce the area’s background pollution, all of which will have a positive effect on the environment. Since the estimated noise levels in the buffer area will not increase, the FS does not foresee any additional measures. 3 Measures – namely safety, technological and planning measures – have been developed to assure a standard status of the environment. Measures have been undertaken to protect line-cable communication facilities from electromagnetic impact. Measures are also foreseen in a scope that is necessary to protect warehouses and structures against sparking of highly inflammable liquid fuels and gases. Ionizing radiation and ultrasound are absent. In the course of introduction of energy saving technologies in railroad traffic on the route Znamianka – Dolynska – Mykolaiv – Kherson – Djankoi – Vadym and electrification of the route along with construction of the second track the environment will be impacted. The environment will be impacted in the following way during the construction process: − Traffic comlications − Increased noise level − Pollution of adjecent areas with dust − Air pollution by the used gases from the construction equipment. During operation the impact will be as follows: − Traffic noise − Electromagnetic radiation − Vibrations from railway traffic − Gas emissions from heating equipment − Gas emissions from welding equipment − Water consumption and water discharge. The public has been informed about the FS '' Introduction of Energy-Saving Technologies in Railroad Traffic on the Znamianka –Vadym Track Section of the Znamianka – Dolynska – Mykolaiv – Kherson – Djankoi Route’’, its purpose and ways of implementation through media and public consultations in Kirovohrad, Mykolaiv and Kherson oblasts.

4 Part B: Mitigation Plan

B. MITIGATION PLAN Cost Institutional responsibility Comments Phase Issue Mitigating measure Install Operate Install Operate (e.g. secondary impacts) Construction • Material supply a)Asphalt plant a) use existing asphalt plants; a) NA a) NA a)-Asphalt plant a)-Asphalt plant a)-c) to be specified in bid dust, fumes, workers requirement for official approval or documents-Conditions for health and safety, valid operating license selection of subcontractors ecosystem disturbance for material supply b)Stone quarry b) use existing stone quarries; b) NA b) NA b) Stone quarry b) Stone quarry dust, workers health requirement for official approval or and safety, ecosystem valid operating license disturbance c) Sand and gravel c) use existing borrow pits or buy c) NA c) NA c) Supplier of sand or c) Supplier of sand borrow pit material at licensed separations; gravel or licensed or gravel or disturbance of river requirement for official approval or separation licensed separation bed, water quality, valid operating license ecosystem disturbance • Material transport a)Asphalt a) cover truck load a) mini a) mini a) Truck operator a) Truck operator a)-d) to be specified in bid dust, fumes mal mal documents-Technical b)Stone b) wet or cover truck load b) mini b) mini b) Truck operator b) Truck operator Specifications for realization Dust mal mal of works c) Sand and gravel c) wet or cover truck load c) mini c) mini c) Truck operator c) Truck operator Dust mal mal d)Traffic management d) haul material at off peak traffic d) NA d) mini d) Transport d) Transport noise, vehicle exhaust, hours; use alternative routes to mal manager; Truck manager; Truck road congestion minimize major traffic sites operator operator • Construction site a) Noise disturbance to a) limit activities to daylight working a) NA; a) NA; a) Construction a) Construction a)-k) to be specified in bid human and animal hours (not between 8 p.m. and 7 minim minim Contractor Contractor documents-Technical population and a.m. or as agreed with public and al al Specifications for workers authorities); equipment operating realization of works with noise mufflers

5 Cost Institutional responsibility Comments Phase Issue Mitigating measure Install Operate Install Operate (e.g. secondary impacts) b) Dust b) water construction site and b)minima b)minima b) Construction b) Construction material storage sites as l l Contractor Contractor appropriate c) Vibrations resulting c) limit work activities to daylight c)NA c)NA c) Construction c) Construction from equipment work working hours (not between 8 p.m. Contractor Contractor and 7 a.m. or as agreed with public and authorities) d) Traffic disruption d) traffic management plan with d)minima d)minima d) Construction d) Construction during construction appropriate measures to redirect l l Contractor Contractor activity traffic that are easily seen or easy to follow; include traffic police e) Vehicle and pedestrian e) e) e)minima e) Construction e) Construction safety when there is no - appropriate lighting and well minimal l Contractor Contractor construction activity defined safety signs - when carrying out construction activities in populated places it is necessary to fence the jobsite and set direction signs for vehicles and pedestrians - strict compliance with right of way: marking permanent and temporary right of way with ranging poles is recommended f) Air, water and soil f) f)minimal f)minima f) Construction f) Construction pollution from - prevention of inadmissible l Contractor Contractor improper material pollution of the soil and air storage, management with waste by keeping and usage concrete aggregates (road metal, sand) in special storages at the construction site - undertaking measures to prevent wash-out of construction materials by streams of rain and melt waters. This is achieved by storing the materials at the raised yards with condensed or protected with cover 6 surface, vertical planning of the territory, attachment of upland and drainage pits all around the storage yard - in order to reduce environmental pollution temporary construction facilities and amenities are located in the single complex. Amenities are located on the windward side. Industrial amenity complex is provided with drinking-water reservoirs and a toilet facility; domestic wastewater comes into a pit- type tank. - Storage of unused, written- off or subject to maintenance in normal conditions machines or their parts is not allowed at construction sites for temporary use - Refueling of cars, tractors and other mechanically propelled vehicles should be done at immovable or movable fuelling stations in specially assigned places located far away from water facilities. Fuelling of immovable machines and mechanisms with limited moving capacity (diggers etc.) is done by refueling trucks. At each site where machines are used a procedure for collection of used and replaceable lubricants should be established, which also should imply further sending of lubricants for 7 regeneration. Discharge of oil into the vegetation, soil or water is prohibited.

Cost Institutional responsibility Comments Phase Issue Mitigating measure Install Operate Install Operate (e.g. secondary impacts)

h) Water and soil pollution h) h)depends h)minimal h) Construction h) Construction Handling of wastes by from improper disposal − cleaning surface runoff on location Contractor Contractor licensed transportation of waste materials from the CDAP yards company and delivered to − cleaning runoffs from licensed landfill washing motor vehicles − storage of waste materials in the assigned places/licensed landfills secured from waste washing into the water − installation of containers for storage of domestic waste is foreseen at the assigned yards.

i) Potential contamination i) proper handling of i)minimal i)minimal i) Construction i) Construction of soil and water from lubricants, fuel and solvents Contractor Contractor improper maintenance by secured storage; ensure and fueling of equipment proper loading of fuel and maintenance of equipment; collect all waste and dispose to permitted waste recovery facility/licensed landfill site j) Destruction of crops, j) ensure control of working j) NA j)depends j) Construction j) Construction trees, meadows, etc. zone and land acquisition; on quantity Contractor; Road Contractor; Road compensate damage of damage Administration Administration k)Workers safety k) k)minimal k)minimal k) Construction k) Construction provide workers with safety Contractor Contractor instructions and protective equipment (glasses, masks, helmets, boots, etc); safe 8 organization of bypassing traffic Operation • Maintenance a) water and blowing a) a) a) NA; Road erosion of the roadbed − strengthening of cuts by minimal Administration sowing grass on rich soil − in order to secure the reliability of the roadbed construction a layer by layer condensing of soil is foreseen on the railroad embankment (layers 20-30 cm wide) ensuring density according to the standards (minimum density index 0,95) to avoid subsidence − to avoid saturation and wash away of excavations construction of cells and collector ditches which will take rainfall run-off away from the roadbed of the railway lines is foreseen − installation of artificial facilities in the body of the embankment

b) Water and soil pollution b) construction of treatment b) facilities for surface runoff at st. Kherson, Brylivka, Mykolayiv and Novopoltavka

9 Cost Institutional responsibility Comments Phase Issue Mitigating measure Install Operate Install Operate (e.g. secondary impacts) • Exploitation a) Exploitation of designed a) a) a) minimal Road facilities Administration traction substations at traction substations for each item of equipment filled with oil a system for oil drain from the sinks situated under transformers in special pipelines into underground reservoirs is foreseen which will prevent spreading and penetration of oil into the soil. sewage drainages sewage drainage treatment at biological treatment facilities at st. Velyki Kopani, Radenske, Novokyivka, Chehovychi, Kotlyareve, Horokhivka, Hreyhove, Lotskyne, Horozhene, junctions Dobrovilskyy, Kazanka, Novodanylivka, Kutsivka, Maderove, Tsukrova, Vadym, Kalanchak, Brylivka, Tsyuryupynsk, Novopoltavka, Sharivka, 5 km

• Road safety a) a) a) minimal Road − installation of automatic Administration devices with constant duty cycle at all crossings − use of modern automatic devices and automatic blocking for regulating train operation 10 − construction of alternating current network 27,5 kilovolt, contact suspension bracket with reinforcing and screening wires

11 Part C: Monitoring Plan

C. MONITORING PLAN How is the When is the Cost Institutional responsibility parameter to be parameter to be Why is the What Where is the monitored?/ monitored? parameter to be Phase parameter is to parameter to be monitored? be monitored? monitored? type of (frequency of Install Operate Install Operate monitoring measurement or (optional) equipment continuous) Construction • Material supply a)Asphalt plant a) possession a) asphalt a) spot a) before work a)-c) assure a) NA a) NA a) Plant a) Plant of official plant inspection begins plant Manager Manager approval or compliance with valid environment, operating health and license safety b)Stone quarry b) possession b) stone b) spot b) before work requirements b) NA b) NA b) Quarry b) Quarry of official quarry inspection begins Manager Manager approval or valid operating license c) Sand and gravel c) possession c) sand and c) spot c) before work c) NA c) NA c) Borrow Pit c) Borrow Pit borrow pit of official gravel inspection by begins/ or Separation or Separation approval or borrow pit or Oblast occasional Plant Plant valid separation Environment monitoring Manager Manager operating al Authorities license by transport. org • Material transport a) Asphalt a) truck load a) job site a) supervision a) unannounced a)-d) assure a) NA a) minimal a) NA a) Supervision covered inspections compliance of Contractor during work performance with environment, health and

12 How is the When is the Cost Institutional responsibility parameter to be parameter to be Why is the What Where is the parameter to be Phase parameter is to parameter to be monitored?/ monitored? monitored? be monitored? monitored? type of (frequency of Install Operate Install Operate monitoring measurement or (optional) equipment continuous) b)Stone b) truck load b) job site b) supervision a) unannounced safety b) NA b) minimal b) NA b) Supervision covered or inspections requirements Contractor wetted during work and enable as c) Sand and gravel c) truck load c) job site c) supervision a) unannounced little disruption c) NA c) minimal c) NA c) Supervision covered or inspections to traffic as it is Contractor wetted during work possible d)Traffic d) hours and d) job site d) supervision a) unannounced d) NA d) minimal d) NA d) Supervision management routes inspections Contractor selected during work • Construction site a) Noise disturbance a) noise levels; a) job site; a) noise meter a) once for each a)-k) assure a) NA a) NA a) Monitoring a) Monitoring to human and animal equivalent noise nearest homes and analyzer, machine and compliance of Contractor Contractor population and level, equipment inspection equipment when performance workers works start and with on complain environment, health and b) Air pollution b) dust (solid b) at and near b) visual b) during safety b) NA b) NA b) Monitoring b) Monitoring particles), job site material requirements Contractor Contractor delivery and and enable as construction little disruption to traffic as it is possible

13 How is the When is the Cost Institutional responsibility parameter to be parameter to be Why is the What Where is the parameter to be Phase parameter is to parameter to be monitored?/ monitored? monitored? be monitored? monitored? type of (frequency of Install Operate Install Operate monitoring measurement or (optional) equipment continuous) c) Vibrations c) limited time c) job site c) supervision c) unannounced c) NA c) minimal c) NA c) Supervision resulting from of activities inspections Contractor equipment work during work and on complain d) Traffic disruption d) existence of d) at and near d) inspection; d) before works d) NA d) minimal d) NA d) Supervision during construction traffic job site observation start; once per Contractor activity management week at peak plan; traffic and non peak patterns periods e) Reduced access to e) provided e) job site e) supervision e) during e) NA e) minimal e) NA e) Supervision roadside activities alternative construction Contractor access f) Vehicle and f) visibility and f) at and near f) observation f) once per f) NA f) minimal f) NA f) Supervision pedestrian safety appropriateness job site week in the Contractor when there is no evening construction activity g) Water and soil g) water and g) runoff from g) gravity; g) during g) NA g) NA g) Monitoring g) Monitoring pollution from soil quality site, material observation; material Contractor Contractor material storage, (suspended storage areas; mobile delivery and management and solids, oil and wash down laboratory with construction, usage grease) areas of necessary especially equipment equipment during (water precipitation analyzer); (rain, snow, etc)

14 How is the When is the Cost Institutional responsibility parameter to be parameter to be Why is the What Where is the parameter to be Phase parameter is to parameter to be monitored?/ monitored? monitored? be monitored? monitored? type of (frequency of Install Operate Install Operate monitoring measurement or (optional) equipment continuous) h) Water and soil h) water and h) depository h) mobile h) in case of h) NA h) NA h) Monitoring h) Monitoring pollution from soil quality site/landfill laboratory with provisional Contractor/ Contractor / disposal of waste (suspended necessary disposal of Inspections by Inspections by materials solids, oil and equipment waste at Oblast Oblast grease) (water construction site Environmental Environmental analyzers); and on complain Authorities Authorities and observation occasional monitoring by Road Authority i) Potential i) water and soil i) job site; i) mobile i) in case of i) NA i) NA i) Monitoring i) Monitoring contamination of soil quality equipment laboratory with fueling of Contractor Contractor and water from (suspended maintenance necessary equipment at maintenance and solids, oil and facilities equipment construction site fueling of equipment grease); (water and on complain procedures of analyzers); work observation j) Destruction of crops, j) land j) job site j) supervision j) during j) NA j) minimal j) NA j) Supervision trees, meadows, etc. acquisition material Contractor delivery and construction k) Workers safety k) protective k) job site k) inspection k) unannounced k) NA k) minimal k) NA k) Supervision equipment inspections Contractor (glasses, masks, during work helmets, boots, etc); organization of bypassing traffic

15 D. DESCRIPTION OF INSTITUTIONAL MEASURES

Institutional Measures

Function Responsible Party (parties) Frequency Data collection on monitoring of Contractor / Chief Engineer See monitoring program environmental conditions during above construction (reconstruction) and during exploitation Analysis of data during - Ukrzaliznitsya Development Once a month construction (reconstruction) period Department and during exploitation

Preparation of report during - Ukrzaliznitsya Development Every second month construction (reconstruction) period Department and during exploitation Dissemination of report to the Ukrzaliznitsya Project Management Once in two months to Ukrzaliznitsya management and Department sends report to the Bank Ukrzaliznitsya Bank Project Manager Project Manager management and once in Project Manager receives report six months to World Bank Measures aimed at environmental - Ukrzaliznitsya Development As necessary protection Department

16 E. RESULTS OF PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS WITH ALL INTERESTED PARTIES (SEE ATTACHMENT)

Information about Public Consultations was published in the media in newspapers “Naddnipryanska Pravda” No 15 as of February 27, 2009, “Yuzhnaya Pravda” as of February 28, 2009 and “Narodne Slovo” as of March 3, 2009. Public Consultations were carried out on March 24, 2009 in Kherson, on March 24, 2009 in Dolynska and on March 14, 2009 in Mykolaiv (See attachment)

Special invitations were distributed to (list of governmental, non-governmental, and other interested parties etc.): First Name and Organization / position Address Telephone/Fax Surname

Following were present at Public Consultation event in the city of Kherson: First Name and Organization / position Address Telephone/Fax Surname 1 Vasylyev Ye. Yu. Head, industry and Infrastructure Development Department, Kherson Oblast Administration 2 Topalov S. V. Chief Engineer of the Kherson Office for Railroad Shipments 3 Skvirskiy S. M. Chief Engineer of the OJSC DniproDiproTrans Institute 4 Gribkov S. M. Head of the Department for E i t I t A t

17 Environment Impact Assessment, OJSC DniproDiproTrans Institute 5 Residents of the city

Following questions were given and answers received: List of main questions and answers: Question Question Answers Answered from 1. Will the noise level be reduced Residents 1. The noise level resulting from the transfer of railroad S. M. Skvirskiy, Chief during operation of electric of the city tracks to electric traction will not change. It is planned to Engineer of the OJSC trains? build noise suppression structures along the tracks in the DniproDiproTrans Institute vicinity of residential buildings near the tracks.

2. What impact will the transfer Residents 2. The introduction of energy saving technology will S. M. Skvirskiy, Chief to electric traction have on the of the city reduce the negative impact on the environment, Engineer of the OJSC environment after its agriculture, production, landscape, natural flora and fauna DniproDiproTrans Institute implementation? to a minimum. The elimination of the emission of diesel fuel combustion products (carbonic oxide, sulfuric anhydride, nitrogen dioxide and soot) into the atmosphere will lessen background pollution in the region, which will have a positive impact on the environment. 3. What amount of earth is it Residents 3. The removal of earth is planned during the construction S. M. Skvirskiy, Chief planned to remove during the of the city process Engineer of the OJSC building of the track? DniproDiproTrans Institute

18 Following were present at Public Consultation event in the city of Dolynska: First Name and Organization / position Address Telephone/Fax Surname 1 H. V. Danyliuk Head of Dolynska Regional State Administration 2 V. I. Sybirtsev Deputy Head of Oblast State Administration 3 M. O. Sukhomlyn Head of Oblast Rada 4 A. I. Olkhovyk OJSC DniproDiproTrans Institute 5 Representatives See the Minutes 6 Residents of the city

Following questions were given and answers received: List of main questions and answers: Question Question Answers Answered from 1. How will the disassembled Residents of In the process of building and operation of the facilities, V. I. Sybirtsev, Deputy Head equipment be disposed? the city construction and household wastes will be utilized, and of Oblast State removal will be carried out in accordance with concluded Administration agreement.

2. Are there any plans to conduct Residents of The complex examination includes also ecological V. I. Sybirtsev, Deputy Head an ecological examination of the city examination and is being carried out at the of Oblast State the construction project? UkrDerzhBudExpertiza in Kyiv Administration

19 Following were present at Public Consultation event in the city of Mykolaiv: First Name and Organization / position Address Telephone/Fax Surname 1 M. M. Maksymchuk Head of the Administration for Industry and Infrastructure Development, Mykolaiv Oblast State Administration

2 V. A. Zdorovets Deputy Chairman of the Council of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs, Mykolaiv Oblast 3 M. O. Stasiuk Director of the State Owned Enterprise MykolaivAvtoTransService

4 A. I. Olkhovyk Representative, OJSC DniproDiproTrans Institute 5 S. M. Gribkov Representative, OJSC DniproDiproTrans Institute 6 Representatives See the Minutes 7 Residents of the city

Following questions were given and answers received: List of main questions and answers: Question Question from 1. Is the construction of the I. V. Rubskiy, Head of Bashtanka Region 1. Proposals from the Head of Bashtanka Region State railroad track to Bashtanka State Administration Administration are looked into by Odessa Railway possible?

20 possible?

2. Is the construction of O. V. Boichenko, Head of the Polihon 2. Proposals regarding the construction of a pedestrian pedestrian crossing possible at Village Rada crossing has been taken into account in the FS. the Mykolaiv - Khorokhiv open line?

21 RESULTS OF PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS WITH ALL STAKEHOLDERS Approved: Ye. . Yu. Vasylyev, Head of Administration for Industry and Infrastructure Development, Kherson Oblast State Administration

MINUTES of Public Consultations on Impact of Transferring Railroad Traffic to Electric Traction with Simultaneous Building of Second Track and Reconstruction of Track Development of Stations Along the Mykolaiv – Kherson - Dzhankoi Route

47 Ushakov Prospect March 24, 2009 Kherson

Present were: 1. Ye. Yu. Vasylyev - Head of Administration for Industry and Infrastructure Development, Kherson Oblast State Administration 2. S. M. Skvirskiy – Chief Engineer and S. M. Gribkov –Department Head from the OJSC DniproDiproTrans Institute 3. S. V. Topalov – Chief Engineer of the Kherson Office for Railroad Shipments. 4. Representatives: List included

Chairman of Meeting: Ye.Yu. Vasylyev - Head of Administration for Industry and Infrastructure Development, Kherson Oblast State Administration Secretary of the Meeting: L. V. Starovyerova

Agenda: 1. Transferring railroad traffic to electric traction with simultaneous building of second track and reconstruction of track development of stations along Mykolaiv – Kherson - Dzhankoi route. Report by S. M. Skvirskiy – Chief Engineer of the OJSC DniproDiproTrans Institute 2. Impact on natural environment during transfer of trains to electric traction Report by S. M. Gribkov –Head of the Department for Environment Impact Assessment, OJSC DniproDiproTrans Institute 3. Draft decision of Public Consultations on mentioned issues Report by S. V. Topalov, Chief Engineer of the Kherson Office for Railroad Shipments 4. Answers to questions of those present

Main theses of First Speaker The ecological component of the present project is improving the ecological state at the expense of the elimination of emission of diesel fuel combustion products into the atmosphere, which will allows to lower hothouse gas ejection into the atmosphere and significant reduce noise level. The effective feasibility study for performance of works for ensuring the transfer of railroad traffic to electric traction with simultaneous building of second track and reconstruction of track development of stations determines main technical decisions for introducing energy saving technology during railroad shipments along Znamianka – Dolynska – Mykolaiv – Kherson - Dzhankoi route, on the Znamianka - Vadym run, their value assessment and the expediency of their implementation.

The feasibility study envisages the laying of second track 328.43 km long, including the reconstruction of the existing track network – 13.45 km, and electrification of route – 385 kilometers.

22 An additional 1232 persons will be employed to operate the network, estimate assessment of construction makes up UAH 6 883 465.48 thousand. The project structures shall be equipped with water supply and sewerage networks with local purification facilities.

The fulfillment of the building of a second track and servicing-technical facilities pose additional requirements: - mounding ordinary earth on embankment – 602.1 thousand m3 - mounding draining earth on embankment – 522.1 thousand m3 - trimming tracks – crushed stone – 681.34 thousand m3 - sand – 370.50 thousand m3

In the course of the building and operation of facilities, construction and household waste will be utilized, and its removal carried out in accordance with concluded agreements.

The introduction of energy saving technology will reduce the negative impact on the environment, agriculture, production, landscape and natural flora and fauna to a minimum. The elimination of the emission of diesel fuel combustion products into the atmosphere (carbonic oxide, sulfuric anhydride, nitrogen dioxide and soot) will lessen background pollution in the region, which will have a positive impact on the environment.

The noise level resulting from the transfer of railroad tracks to electric traction will not change. It is planned to build noise suppression structures along the tracks in the vicinity of residential buildings near the tracks.

Measures have been worked out that will ensure normative state of the environment, namely: protective, technological and planned.

Measures have been adopted for protection against electromagnetic impact of linear cable communication structures.

Envisaged is the fulfillment of measures in volumes, necessary for protecting storehouses and structures with highly inflammable and fuel liquids and gases from sparking.

Ionizing radiation and ultrasound are nonexistent.

Taking into account to the carrying out of feasibility study measures we can make a conclusion on safety, from the viewpoint of the ecology, and thus, on the possibility to carry out the introduction of energy saving technology during railroad shipments along the Znamianka - Vadym run.

2. Main thesis of the report by S. V. Topalov, Chief Engineer, Kherson Office for Railroad Shipments.

Railroad traffic is one of the basic branches of the economy of Ukraine, which ensure its internal and foreign transport and economic ties and requirements of the population in shipments. However the state of the production and technical base requires renewal and modernization. Problem issues, which today complicate the operation of railroads, include limited carrying capacity on Crimean routes. In connection with the introduction high speed passenger train traffic and separation of freight and passenger train routes for more effective use, increase in the volume of cargo shipments to ports in Mykolaiv, Kherson, Zhovtneva and the development of deep water ports in the Crimea, which envisage an increase in the workability capacity of ports, it is extremely necessary to strengthen the carrying capacity of the parallel run. The Dolynska – Mykolaiv – Kherson - Dzhankoi route is overloaded at the present time and is unable to meet shipment requirements. The project envisages the building of a second track and electrification of railroad traffic with the construction of traction substations, electric-traction networks and supply lines for automatic blocking devices, 23 electric centralization and communication and high-voltage internal electricity supply lines for servicing them.

The electrification of railroads will be carried out on alternating current, the advantage of which has been confirmed by many years of operating respective sections. Capital expenditures for electrification on alternating current are 15-18% lower than that on direct current. The laying of a second track, electrification and modernization of signaling and communication systems, telecommunication systems are a package of measures, necessary for strengthening the carrying capacity of the route.

3. Answers to questions: 3.1. Question: What amount of earth is it planned to remove during the building of the track? Answer: There will be no removal of earth during the building. 3.2. Question: How will the disassembled equipment be utilized? Answer: In the process of building and operation of the facilities, construction and household wastes will be utilized, and removal will be carried out in accordance with the signed agreements. 3.3. Question: Will the noise level be reduced during the operation of electric trains? Answer: There will be no change in the noise level resulting from the transfer of railroad tracks to electric traction. It is planned to erect noise suppression structures in the vicinity of residential buildings near the tracks. 3.3. Question: What impact will the transfer to electric traction have on the environment after its implementation? Answer: The introduction of energy saving technology will reduce the negative impact on the environment, agriculture, production, landscape, natural flora and fauna to a minimum. The elimination of the emission of diesel fuel combustion products (carbonic oxide, sulfuric anhydride, nitrogen dioxide and soot) into the atmosphere will lessen background pollution in the region, which will have a positive impact on the environment.

Decision taken at the meeting:

Having heard and discussed the issue pertaining to the impact of transferring train traffic to electric traction with simultaneous building of a second track and reconstruction of track development of stations, and taking into account that the introduction of energy saving technology will reduce the negative impact on the environment, agriculture, production and natural flora and fauna to a minimum, at the expense of eliminating the emission of diesel fuel combustion products into the atmosphere and significantly reduce noise level from railroad transport,

1. To agree to the transfer of train traffic to electric traction with simultaneous building of a second track and reconstruction of track development of stations. 2. To support and render assistance at all levels of coordination and construction of this project.

The chairman of the meeting thanked those present for their active participation in discussing this issue. The discussion lasted 2 hours.

Ye. Yu. Vasylyev Chairman of the Meeting L. V. Starovyerova Secretary of the Meeting

APPROVED: H. V. Danyliuk, Head of Dolynska Region State Administration March 24, 2009

MINUTES of Public Consultations on Impact of Transferring Railroad Traffic to Electric Traction with Simultaneous Building of Second Track and Reconstruction of Track Development of Stations

March 24, 2009 Dolynska

Present were: 1. H. V. Danyliuk, Head of Dolynska Region State Administration - V. I, Sybirtsev, Deputy Head of Oblast State Administration - M. O. Sukhomlyn, Head of Oblast Rada 2. A. I. Olkhovyk, OJSC DniproDiproTrans Institute 3. V. V. Matviyenko, Chief Engineer, Znamianka Office for Railroad Shipments 4. Representatives: - L. B. Vareniuk, Malovodiane Village Chairman - R. Ya. Verdiyeva – Road Master of Permanent Way Inspection =23 - M. V. Dobrovolskiy, Director, Marfivka Quarry Ltd., Power Engineering Group - S. I. Zelenokorinniy, Mayor of Dolynska - O. V. Klimovskiy, Head of Inspectorate for State Architecture and Construction Control - V. H. Kuzmenko, Chief Architect of Dolynska Region - N. M. Kuzmina, Department Head, State Committee of Ukraine for Land Resources in Dolynska Region - O. O. Liashenko, First Deputy Head of Dolynska Region State Administration - V. A. Mushyk, Vasylivka Village Chairman - V. H. Panchenko, Bohdanivka Village Chairman - S. P. Omelchenko, Pershotravneve Village Chairman - L. H. Tykha, Sukhodil Village Chairman 5. Participants of the Meeting: - S. O. Balanenko, Moshoryne Village Chairmen, Znamianka Region - M. A. Bondar, Mytrofanivka Village Chairman, Novhorodka Region - B. O. Yeromenko, Land Management Engineer, Protective Forest Planting -3 - M. Ya. Zalizko, Head of the Motor Road Service, Kirovograd Oblast - H. M. Koval, Economist, Dolynska Maintenance Section - K. V. Komyatiy, Deputy Station Master of Dolynska Station - V. I. Koniushenko, Head of Oleksandria Region State Administration - M. P. Korohovskiy, Head of Department for State Land Management Examination and Assessment of Land Market, Main Administration of the State Committee of Ukraine for Land Resources in Kirovograd Oblast - M. V. Lebed, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Oblast State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company - V. V. Medvid, Head of the Kirovograd Region State Administration - O. I. Mulenkov, Volodymyrivka Village Chairman, Znamianka Region - S. M. Slutskiy, Deputy Head of Dolynska Power Supply Service - A. H. Stoian, First Deputy Head of Znamianka Region State Administration - O. O. Shkola, Kutsivska Village Chairman, Novohoroska Region

25 6. City Residents

Hrihoriy Vasylyovych Danyliuk - Chairman of the Meeting Kateryna Viktorivna Komiatiy – Secretary of the Meeting

Agenda: 1. Reports by A. I. Olkhovyk, representative of the OJSC DniproDiproTrans Institute. 2. Report by V.V. Matviyenko, Chief Engineer, Znamianka Office for Railroad Shipments 3. Answers to questions posed by residents

Main theses of First Speaker

The ecological component of the present project is improving the ecological state at the expense of eliminating the emission of diesel fuel combustion products into the atmosphere, which will allow to lower hothouse gas ejection into the atmosphere and significant reduce noise level. The effective feasibility study for performance of works for ensuring the transfer of railroad traffic to electric traction with simultaneous building of second track and reconstruction of track development of stations determines main technical decisions for introducing energy saving technology during railroad shipments along Znamianka – Dolynska – Mykolaiv – Kherson - Dzhankoi route, on the Znamianka - Vadym run, their value assessment and the expediency of their implementation.

The feasibility study includes the laying of a 328.43 kilometer second track including the reconstruction of the existing track network – 13.45 kilometers, and electrification of route – 385 kilometers. An additional 1232 persons will be required for operating the network, estimate assessment of construction – UAH 6 883 465.48. The project structures shall be equipped with water supply and sewerage networks with local purification facilities.

In the course of the building and operation of facilities, building and household waste will be utilized, and the removal of these wastes carried out in accordance with concluded agreements.

The noise level resulting from the transfer of railroad tracks to electric traction will remain the same. It is planned to build noise suppression structures along the tracks near residential buildings.

Measures have been worked out that will ensure normative state of the environment, namely: protective, technological and planned.

Measures have been adopted for protection against electromagnetic impact of linear cable communication structures.

Envisaged is the fulfillment of measures in volumes, necessary for protecting storehouses and structures with highly inflammable and fuel liquids and gases from sparking. 26

Ionizing radiation and ultrasound are nonexistent.

Taking into account the carrying out of measures in the feasibility study we can make a conclusion on safety, from the viewpoint of the ecology, and thus, on the possibility to carry out the introduction of energy saving technology during railroad shipments along the Znamianka - Vadym run.

2. Main theses and report by V.V. Matviyenko, Chief Engineer of the Znamianka Office for Railroad Shipments

Railroad traffic is one of the basic branches of the economy of Ukraine, which ensure its internal and foreign transport and economic ties and requirements of the population in shipments. However the state of the production and technical base requires renewal and modernization. Problem issues, which today complicate the operation of railroads, include limited traffic carrying capacity on Crimean routes. In connection with the introduction high speed passenger train traffic and separation of freight and passenger train routes for more effective use, increase in the volume of cargo shipments to ports in Mykolaiv, Kherson, Zhovtneva and the development of deep water ports in the Crimea, which envisage an increase in the workability capacity of ports, it is extremely necessary to strengthen the carrying capacity of the parallel run. The Dolynska – Mykolaiv – Kherson - Dzhankoi route is overloaded at the present time and is unable to meet shipment requirements. The project envisages the building of a second track and electrification of railroad traffic with the construction of traction substations, electric-traction networks and supply lines for automatic blocking devices, electric centralization and communication and high-voltage internal electricity supply lines for servicing them

The electrification of railroads will be carried out on alternating current, the advantage of which has been confirmed by many years of operating respective sections. Capital expenditures for electrification on alternating current are 15-18% lower than that on direct current. The laying of a second track, electrification and modernization of the signaling and communication systems, telecommunication systems are complex measures, necessary for strengthening the carrying capacity of the route.

3. Answers to questions: 3.1. V. I. Sybirtsev. Question: What amount of earth is it planned to remove during the building of the track? Answer: There will be no removal of earth during the building. 3.2. M. O. Sukhomlyn. Question: How will the disassembled equipment be utilized? Answer: In the process of building and operation of the facilities, construction and household wastes will be utilized, and removal will be carried out in accordance with concluded agreement. 3.3. V. I. Sybirtsev. Question: Is an ecological examination planned of the construction project? Answer: The complex examination includes both ecological examination and is being carried out at the UkrDerzhBudExpertiza in Kyiv. 3.4. S. I. Zelenokorinniy. Question: Will the noise level be reduced during the operation of electric trains? Answer: There will be no change in the noise level resulting from the transfer of railroad tracks to electric traction. It is planned to erect noise suppression structures in the vicinity of residential buildings near the tracks. 3.5. H. V. Danyliuk. Question: What impact will the transfer to electric traction have on the environment after its implementation? Answer: The introduction of energy saving technology will reduce the negative impact on the environment, agriculture, production, landscape, natural flora and fauna to a minimum. The 27 elimination of the emission of diesel fuel combustion products (carbonic oxide, sulfuric anhydride, nitrogen dioxide and soot) into the atmosphere will lessen background pollution in the region, which will have a positive impact on the environment.

Proposals: 1. S. I. Zelenokorinniy, Mayor of Dolynska – to plan the building of 2 pedestrian crossings through the Dolynska Station. 2. Support the intension of UkrZalisnytsia and Odesa Railroad to develop and strengthen the carrying capacity along Znamianka – Dolynska – Mykolaiv route, electrification, modernization of the signaling and communication systems, telecommunication system. 3. Take into account opportunities in the Oblast for enlisting contracting organization and quarries to mounding railroad bed.

The Chairman of the Meeting thanked those present for their active discussion of issues. The discussion lasted for 1 and a half hours.

Chairman of the Meeting (Signature)

Secretary of the Meeting (Signature)

Approved: M. M. Maksymchuk, Head of the Administration for Industry and Infrastructure Development, Mykolaiv Oblast State Administration 14.03.09

Present were: 1. M. M. Maksymchuk, Head of the Administration for Industry and Infrastructure Development, Mykolaiv Oblast State Administration 2. V. V. Prytulenko, Deputy Chairman of the Council of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs, Mykolaiv Oblast; V. A. Zdorovets, Director General of the Association of Haulers , Mykolaiv Oblast; M. O. Stasiuk, Director of the State Owned Enterprise MykolaivAvtoTransService. 3. A. I. Olkhovyk and S. M. Gribkov, department heads, OJSC DniproDiproTrans Institute S. V. Topalov, Chief Engineer of the Kherson Office for Railroad Shipments 4. Representatives: - I.V. Rubskiy, Head of the Bashtanka Region State Administration

28 - V. P. Bulakh, Head of the Department for Industry and Infrastructure Development, Zhovtneviy Region State Administration - L. P. Tymoshuk, Head of the Department of Economy, Kazanka Region State Administration - I. O. Kozhushko, Head of the Novoserhiivka Village Rada - N. V. Orlova, Head of the Marivka Village Rada - O. V. Boichenko, Head of the Polihon Village Rada - L. H. Kukhtyk, Secretary of the Voznesensk Village Rada - O. H. Zaporozets, Director of the Housing and Municipal Services - L. V. Herun, Secretary of the Polihon Village Rada - V. F. Rybachenko, Mayor of Bashtanka - M. V. Bordachov, Public Organization of Bashtanka Region.

Chairman of the Meeting - M. M. Maksymchuk, Head of the Administration for Industry and Infrastructure Development, Mykolaiv Oblast State Administration Secretary of the Meeting – Yu. O. Leontiyeva

Agenda: 1. Report by representative of the OJSC DniproDiproTrans Institute 2. Report by S. V. Topalov, Chief Engineer of the Kherson Office for Railroad Shipments 3. Answers to Questions

Main theses of Speaker 1 The ecological component of the present project is improving the ecological state at the expense of eliminating the emission of diesel fuel combustion products into the atmosphere allowing the lowering of hothouse gas ejection into the atmosphere and significant reduction of noise level. The effective feasibility study for the performance of works for ensuring the transfer of railroad traffic to electric traction with simultaneous building of second tracks and reconstruction of track extension at stations are determined by main technical decisions on introduction of energy saving technology during railroad shipments along Znamianka – Dolynska – Mykolaiv - Kherson – Dzhankoi route, on the Znamianka - Vadym run, their value assessment and the expediency of their implementation.

The feasibility study includes the laying of a 328.43 kilometer second track including the reconstruction of the existing track network – 13.45 kilometers, and electrification of the route – 385 kilometers. An additional 1232 persons will be required for operating the network, estimate assessment of construction – UAH 6 883465.48. The project structures shall be equipped with water supply and sewerage networks with local purification facilities.

In the course of the building and operation of facilities, building and household waste will be utilized, and removal carried out in accordance with concluded agreements.

Measures have been worked out that will ensure normative state of the environment, namely: protective, technological and planned.

Measures have been adopted for protection against electromagnetic impact of linear cable communication structures.

Envisaged is the fulfillment of measures in volumes, necessary for protecting storehouses and structures with highly inflammable and fuel liquids and gases from sparking.

Ionizing radiation and ultrasound are nonexistent.

Railroad traffic is one of the basic branches of the economy of Ukraine, which ensure its internal and foreign transport and economic ties and requirements of the population in shipments. However the state of the production and technical base requires renewal and modernization. Problem issues, which today complicate the operation of railroads, include limited carrying capacity on Crimean routes. In connection with the introduction high speed passenger train traffic and separation of freight and passenger train routes for more effective use, increase in the volume of cargo shipments to ports in Mykolaiv, Kherson, Zhovtneva and development of deep water ports in the Crimea, which envisage an increase in the workability capacity of ports, it is extremely necessary to strengthen the carrying capacity of the parallel run. The Dolynska – Mykolaiv – Kherson - Dzhankoi route is overloaded at the present time and is unable to meet shipment requirements. The project envisages the building of a second track and electrification of railroad traffic with the construction of traction substations, electric-traction networks and supply lines for automatic blocking devices, electric centralization and communication and high-voltage internal electricity supply lines for servicing them

The electrification of railroads will be carried out on alternating current, the advantage of which has been confirmed by many years of operating respective sections. Capital expenditures for electrification on alternating current are 15-18% lower than that on direct current. The laying of a second track, electrification and modernization of the signaling and communication systems, telecommunication systems are complex measures, necessary for strengthening the carrying capacity of the route.

30 Answer: There will be no change in the noise level resulting from the transfer of railroad tracks to electric traction. It is planned to erect noise suppression structures in the vicinity of residential buildings near the tracks. 3.5. Question: What impact will the transfer to electric traction have on the environment after its implementation? Answer: The introduction of energy saving technology will reduce the negative impact on the environment, agriculture, production, landscape, natural flora and fauna to a minimum. The elimination of the emission of diesel fuel combustion products (carbonic oxide, sulfuric anhydride, nitrogen dioxide and soot) into the atmosphere will lessen background pollution in the region, which will have a positive impact on the environment. 3.6. I. V. Rubskiy, Head of the Bashtanka Region State Administration. Question: Is the construction of the railroad track to Bashtanka possible? 3.7. O. V. Boichenko, Head of the Polihon Village Rada. Is the construction of pedestrian crossing possible at the Mykolaiv - Khorokhiv open line?

Proposals: 1. To include into the plan the construction of a railroad station near the 167 km crossing in Bashtanka (possible closure of the station Horozhani). Land issues are being solved. Land resources of the Bashtanka City Council will be included in this project. The city authorities guarantee repair of roads and access routes for people to the station. 2. Transfer traction substation and contact network duty post from Novopoltavka to Bashtanka.

The Chairman of the Meeting thanked those present for their active discussion of issues. The discussion lasted for 1 and a half hours.

Chairman of the Meeting (Signature)

Secretary of the Meeting (Signature)

Signatures of Meeting participants

31 Article from newspaper Yuzhnaya Pravda dated February 28, 2009

INFORMATION ON ELABORATION OF FEASIBILITY STUDY

The effective feasibility study determines the basic technical decisions for introduction of energy saving technology during railroad shipments on Znamianka – Dolynska – Mykolaiv – Kherson – Dzhankoi route, Znamianka – Dolynska –Vadym run, their value assessment and expediency of their implementation, as well as performance of work for ensuring the transfer of train traffic to electric traction with simultaneous building of a second track and reconstruction of the track development of stations.

The feasibility study envisages the laying of a second track 328.43 km long, including the reconstruction of the existing track network – 13.45 km, electrification of the route – 385 km. Envisaged for operation is the construction of a traction substation, duty contact network posts, and electrical centralization posts. An additional 1232 persons will be employed for operating, estimate cost of building – UAH 6 883 465.48 thousand. Project structures will be equipped with water supply and sewerage networks with local purification facilities.

Additional requirements have appeared for the building of a second track and service and technical structures - mounting of ordinary earth - 603.1 thousand m3 - mounting of draining earth – 522.1 thousand m3 - trimming tracks - crushed stone – 681.34 thousand m3 - sand – 370.50 thousand m3

In the course of the building and operation of facilities, building and household waste will be utilized, and removal will be carried out in accordance with concluded agreement.

The noise level resulting from the transfer of railroad tracks to electric traction will not change. It is planned to build noise suppression structures along the tracks near residential buildings.

Measures have been worked out that will ensure normative state of the environment, namely: protective, technological and planned.

Measures have been adopted for protection against electromagnetic impact of linear cable communication structures.

Envisaged is the fulfillment of measures in volumes, necessary for protecting storehouses and structures with highly inflammable and fuel liquids and gases from sparking. Ionizing radiation and ultrasound are nonexistent.

Kherson Office for Railroad Shipments

32 Article from Nordne Slovo dated

Information on Elaboration of Feasibility Study

The feasibility study envisages the laying of a second track 328.43 km long, including the reconstruction of the existing track network – 13.45 km, electrification of route – 385 km. Envisaged for operation is the construction of a traction substation, duty contact network posts, and electrical centralization posts. An additional 1232 persons will be employed for operating, estimate cost of building – UAH 6 883 465.48 thousand. Project structures will be equipped with water supply and sewerage networks with local purification facilities.

In the course of the building and operation of facilities, building and household waste will be utilized, and removal will be carried out in accordance with concluded agreement.

The noise level resulting from the transfer of railroad tracks to electric traction will not change. It is planned to build noise suppression structures along the tracks near residential buildings.

Measures have been worked out that will ensure normative state of the environment, namely: protective, technological and planned.

Measures have been adopted for protection against electromagnetic impact of linear cable communication structures.

Envisaged is the fulfillment of measures in volumes, necessary for protecting storehouses and structures with highly inflammable and fuel liquids and gases from sparking.

Ionizing radiation and ultrasound are nonexistent.

Znamianka Office for Railroad Shipments 33 Article from Naddniprianska PRAVDA 15 dated February 27, 2009

Information on Elaboration of Feasibility Study

In the course of the building and operation of facilities, building and household waste will be utilized, and removal will be carried out in accordance with concluded agreement.

The noise level resulting from the transfer of railroad tracks to electric traction will not change. It is planned to build noise suppression structures along the tracks near residential buildings.

Measures have been worked out that will ensure normative state of the environment, namely: protective, technological and planned.

Measures have been adopted for protection against electromagnetic impact of linear cable communication structures.

Envisaged is the fulfillment of measures in volumes, necessary for protecting storehouses and structures with highly inflammable and fuel liquids and gases from sparking.

Ionizing radiation and ultrasound are nonexistent.

Kherson Office for Railroad Shipments, Odessa Railroad 34