AGRICULTURAL PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION UNIT COMMUNITY AGRICULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND COMPETITIVENESS PROJECT COMPONENT 1: COMMUNITY PASTURE AND LIVESTOCK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN RENOVATION OF PASTURES WATERING NETWORK IN GUSANAGHYUGH COMMUNITY OF THE RA SHIRAK MARZ October 2014 A. GENERAL PROJECT AND SITE INFORMATION INSTITUTIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE Country Republic of Armenia Name of the Project Community Agro Resource Management and Competitiveness Subproject Title Renovation of pastures watering network in Gusanaghuygh community of Shirak marz Institutional Project Team Project Local Counterpart Arrangements Leader (WB) Management and/or Recipient (Name and contacts) Nicolas Gagik Vasak Ghazaryan Ahouissoussi Khachatryan, Head of PIU Director Gusanaghyugh Community Implementation Safeguard Safeguard Contractor Arrangements Supervision (WB) Supervision (PIU) (Name and contacts) Darejan Karen Torosyan Gharabaghcyanshin” Kapanadze Alice Savadyan LTD PROJECT NAME AND SITE DESCRIPTION Description of the Project The main purpose of the project is providing sufficient water supply for 898 bovine cattle and 1628 small cattle directly in the pasture. Proposed sub-project envisages improvement of pastures watering network in Gusanagyugh community. The following construction activities will be implemented under the proposed sub-project: Installation of 1 concrete springs collection point/ water catchment, Installation of 2 water way main waterways with total length of 3560 m, 1566 m length (PE 50 mm) waterways will be connected to Krasar- Maralik water main, operated by Shirak Jur CJSC 1994 m length ( PE 90 mm ) waterway will be connected to Krasar- Maralik water main, operated by Shirak Jur CJSC too Construction of two 30 long metallic troughs- semi-pipes installed on concrete - cobblestone platform. The design for pastures watering network has been developed by the ANUSHIK JRER design company under the contract concluded with Agricultural Project Implementation Unit. Project implementation area, Republic of Armenia, community Shirak marz, Gusanaghyugh community Project site location Project implementation area is located at a distance of 120 km from Yerevan city and 3 km from Gusanaghyugh community. Community Agricultural Resource Management and Competitiveness Project Environmental Management Plan 2 The one waterway will be connected to Krasar- Maralik water main, operated by Shirak Jur CJSC, and Technical Conditions for connection have been provided by mentioned company director to community mayor. Second waterway will be connected to the same water main. Land ownership Land required for the project implementation belongs to community. Letter on land ownership from the Gusanagyugh community Head is attached. Description of geographic, physical, The sub-project site is located in Shirak marz, in Gusanaghyugh biological, geological, hydrographic community area. It is situated on Akhuryan river left side at the and socio-economic context elevation of 1500 m above sea level. From climatic perspective, the area is located in a cold zone and is characterized with warm and humid summers (average air temperature in July comprises +16.oC, relative humidity is about 45-60% and cold winters (average air temperature in January varied from -5oC to -12oC, relative humidity is 70%). Locations and distance for material Water for construction works will be provided by water cistern sourcing, especially aggregates, water, track. Aggregates and machinery will be obtained from the stones licensed providers within the project area. Contractor may choose to extract equipment himself, in which case contractor must obtain an extraction license prior to commencement of extraction. Metallic and PE pipes as well as all fittings will be purchased from an official supplier. LEGISLATION Indentify national and local legislation Permits required for accomplishing the works envisaged by the and permits that apply to project project: activity Construction license to be possessed by Construction Contractor, Construction permit to be obtained by the Construction Contractor from Gusanaghyugh municipality Agreement for connection to water main to be obtained by Design Company from the Shirak Jur CJSC Written consent for disposal of construction waste to be obtained by Construction Contractor from the Head of Gusanaghyugh Community. Land ownership letter possessed by the Gusanaghyugh Community. PUBLIC CONSULTATION Identify when/where the public Public consultations on the sub-project will be carried out in consultation took place Gusanaghyugh community. Minutes of meeting as well as list of participants will be attached to the EMMP. ATTACHMENTS 1. Site plan 2. Letter from Gusanaghyugh community head on the land plot ownership 3. Minutes of public consultation meeting 4. Construction permit 5. Agreement with Gusanagyugh community for connection to water main. 6. Agreement for construction waste disposal, obtained from Gusanaghyugh community Head Community Agricultural Resource Management and Competitiveness Project Environmental Management Plan 3 B. SAFEGUARDS INFORMATION ENVIRONMENTAL/SOCIAL SCREENING Will the site activity include any of the following? Activity/Issue Status Triggered Actions A. Infrastructure rehabilitation [x] Yes [ ] No Section C Part A B. New construction [x] Yes [ ] No Section C Part A C. Individual wastewater treatment system [ ] Yes [x] No Section C Part B D. Historic building(s) and districts [ ] Yes [x] No Section C Part C E. Acquisition of land [ ] Yes [x] No Section C Part D F. Hazardous or toxic materials [ ] Yes [x] No Section C Part E G. Impacts on forests and/or protected areas [ ] Yes [x] No Section C Part F H. Handling/management of medical waste [ ] Yes [x] No Section C Part G I. Traffic and Pedestrian Safety [ ] Yes [x] No Section C Part H Community Agricultural Resource Management and Competitiveness Project Environmental Management Plan 4 C.MITIGATION MEASURES ACTIVITY PARAMETER MITIGATION MEASURES CHECKLIST 0. General conditions Notification and Worker Safety (a) The local construction and environment inspectorates and communities have been notified of upcoming activities (b) The public has been notified of the works through appropriate notification in the media and/or at publicly accessible sites (including the site of the works) (c) All legally required permits have been acquired for construction and/or rehabilitation (d) The Contractor formally agrees that all work will be carried out in a safe and disciplined manner designed to minimize impacts on neighboring residents and environment. (e) Workers’ PPE will comply with international good practice (hardhats, as needed masks and safety glasses, harnesses and safety boots). (f) Appropriate signposting of the sites will inform workers of key rules and regulations to follow. A. General Rehabilitation and / or Air Quality (a) The surrounding environment shall be kept free of debris Construction Activities (b) There will be no open burning of construction / waste material at the site (c) There will be no excessive idling of construction vehicles at sites Noise (a) Construction noise will be limited to day-time hours (b) During operations the engine covers of generators, air compressors and other powered mechanical equipment shall be closed, and equipment placed as far away from residential areas as possible Waste management (a) Waste collection and disposal pathways and sites will be identified for all major waste types expected from construction activities. (b) Construction waste will be collected and disposed at the agreed site (c) Whenever feasible the contractor will reuse and recycle appropriate and viable materials (except asbestos) Community Agricultural Resource Management and Competitiveness Project Environmental Management Plan 5 D. MONITORING PLAN Activity What Where How When Why Who (is the parameter to be monitored?) (is the parameter to be (is the parameter to (define the frequency or (is the parameter to (is responsible for monitored?) be monitored?) continuous?) be monitored?) monitoring?) CONSTRUCTION PHASE Community Community has been notified on Gusanaghyugh Interviews with First month of Ensure community PIU notification upcoming activities settlement local residents construction works awareness and consent Clearly established grievance Gusanaghyugh Interviews with Monthly Ensure that local PIU redress mechanism is in place and settlement municipal community can accessible for local community authorities and voice concerns and local residents ask questions Legal compliance All required permits and Gusanaghyugh Review of files Before and during Comply with legal PIU agreements are acquired municipality and first month of requirements Contractor’s construction works administration Provision of Personal safety gear is provided to Construction site Inspection monthly Prevent trauma and PIU workers’ health and used by workers casualty among and safety workers Operation of The surrounding environment is Construction site Inspection monthly visits during Minimize dust PIU construction kept free of debris to minimize construction emission machinery dust There is no open burning of Construction site Inspection monthly visits during Prevent air PIU construction / waste material at the construction pollution with site hazardous emissions There is no excessive idling of Construction site Inspection monthly visits during Minimize exhaust PIU construction vehicles at site construction Community Agricultural Resource Management and