Initial Environmental Examination
January 2017
ARM: Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program – Tranche 2 Construction of Road Links of the Yerevan Western Ring Road Babajanyan-Ashtarak highway road link
Prepared by the Yerevan for the Asian Development Bank.
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REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA
YEREVAN MUNICIPALITY
CONSTRUCTION OF ROAD LINKS OF THE YEREVAN WESTERN RING ROAD Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program TRANCHE 2 Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway road link
Initial Environmental Examination
Date Rev Drafted by Checked and compiled by Approved by 25/01/2017 V.16 Local experts P. BOURGUIGNON R.THADANI 1 0 1 5 E V 0 0 0 0 0 R 0 0 0 0 0 1
Consultant Funding Agency Implementing Agency
Asian Development Bank
VERSION HISTORY
Version Date Modifications Draft 27/06/2014 First Issue Draft V2 16/07/2014 Following PIU comments Draft V3 04/12/2014 As per ADB and PIU comments Draft V4 20/03/2015 As per ADB and PIU comments V5 10/02/2016 As per PIU comments V6 16/02/2016 As per PIU comments V7 26/02/2016 Minutes of 2nd public consultation meeting added V8 06/04/2016 As per ADB and PIU comments V9 12/04/2016 As per ADB comments V10 23/08/2016 integration of additional noise study V11 25/08/2016 As per PIU comments V12 29/08/2017 As per PIU comments V13 25/01/2017 As per ADB and PIU comments V14 27/03/2017 Update noise studies V15 28/04/2017 ADB Clarifications / comments V16 03/05/2017 ADB Comments Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program Final INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABBREVIATIONS
ADB Asian Development Bank AM Accountability Mechanism AP Affected Person Engineer Construction Supervision Consultant EA Executing Agency EARF Environmental Assessment and Review Framework EIA Environmental Impact Assessment EIEC Environmental Impact Expertise Center SNCO EMP Environmental Management Plan ERT Emergency Response Team ES Environmental Specialist GRM Grievance Redress Mechanism HSE Health, Safety & Environment IA Implementing Agency IEE Initial Environmental Examination IUCN International Union for Conservation of Nature LARP Land Acquisition and Resettlement Plan MFF Multi-tranche Financing Facility MNP Ministry of Nature Protection MOC Ministry of Culture MOE Ministry of Economy MENR Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources. MPC Maximum Permissible Concentration NGOs Non-government organizations NO Nitrogen oxide NO2 Nitrogen Dioxide PIU Project Implementing Unit RA Republic of Armenia RAMSAR Ramsar Convention on Wetlands REA Rapid Environmental Assessment (checklist) SEI State Environmental Inspectorate SEMP Site-Specific Environmental Management Plan SNCO State Non-commercial Organization SO2 Sulfur Dioxide SPS Safeguard Policy Statement (2009) SUDIP Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program TOR Terms of Reference UNESCO United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization USD United States of America Dollar YMPIU Yerevan Municipality Project Implementation Unit YM Yerevan Municipality
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
dBA Decibel (A-weighted) km Kilometer(s) 2 km Square kilometer(s) l Liter m Meter(s) 3 mg/m Milligram(s) per cubic meter
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TABLE OF CONTENTS A. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ...... 6 A.1. Project Background ...... 6 A.2. Screening and Classification ...... 6 A.3. Compliance and Fulfilment of the SPS Policy &Republic of Armenia (RA) Law on EIA ...... 6 A.4. Grievance Redress Mechanism ...... 7 A.5. Report, Methodology and Scope of the Study ...... 7 A.6. Tasks and Accomplishments ...... 8 B. POLICY, LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK ...... 11 B.1. ADB Environmental Assessment Requirements ...... 11 B.2. Armenian Laws Governing Environmental Management and Assessment ...... 11 B.3. Armenia’s Participation in International Environmental Conventions and Protocols ...... 13 B.4. Administrative Framework ...... 16 C. DESCRIPTIONOFTHEPROJECT ...... 21 C.1. Type of Project ...... 21 C.2. Location of the Project ...... 21 C.3. Description of the Works ...... 23 C.4. Magnitude of Operation ...... 25 C.5. Screening and Classification ...... 25 D. DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT (BASELINE DATA) ...... 26 D.1. Physical Resources...... 26 D.2. Ecological Resources ...... 38 D.3. Social and Cultural Resources ...... 40 D.4. Economic Development ...... 41 E. ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATIONMEASURES ...... 42 E.1. Introduction ...... 42 E.2. Positive impacts ...... 42 E.3. Negative impacts and mitigation measures during construction phase...... 43 E.4. Negative impacts and mitigation measures during operation phase ...... 55 E.5. Cumulative Environmental Effects ...... 60 F. ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES ...... 62 G. INFORMATION DISCLOSURE, PUBLIC COMMUNICATION, CONSULTATION AND PARTICIPATION ...... 65 G.1. Information Disclosure ...... 65 G.2. Consultation and Participation ...... 65 H. ACCOUNTABILITY &GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM ...... 68 H.1. ADB’s Accountability Mechanism ...... 68 H.2. Grievance Redress Mechanism ...... 68 I. ENVIRONMENTALMANAGEMENT PLAN ...... 72 I.2. Monitoring ...... 78 I.3. Implementation arrangement ...... 79 I.4. Costs and sources of funding ...... 81 I.5. Reporting ...... 81 J. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ...... 83 J.1. Conclusions ...... 83 J.2. Recommendations ...... 83
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LIST OF ANNEXES
Annex 1: Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA) Annex 2: Public Consultation, Meetings and Participation of 18 June 2014 Annex 3: Environmental Management Plan of Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway Project Annex 4: Location of Tranche 2 - Babajanyan-Ashtarak highway road link Annex 5: Flora assessment Annex 6: Fauna assessment Annex 7: Archeological Investigation Annex 8: Water quality analysis Annex 9: Soil survey Annex 10: Noise and vibration survey Annex 11: Landscape Design Annex 12: Public Consultation, Meetings and Participation of 25 February 2016 Annex 13: Acoustic expertise – Study report
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A. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A.1. Project Background
1. The Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program (SUDIP) is funded by the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Multitranche Financing Facility (MFF). A matter of policy of the Bank requires that all projects supported and to be funded by the ADB must comply with the requirements of the Safeguard Policy Statement (SPS, 2009). Under the SPS 2009, an environmental assessment report is required for all environment category "A" and "B" projects. Its level of detail and comprehensiveness is directly related with the significance of potential impacts and risks to the environment. A project is classified as category A if it is likely to have significant adverse environmental impacts that are irreversible, diverse, or unprecedented. In that case a full Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is required. A project is classified as category B if its potential adverse environmental impacts are less adverse than those of category A. In that case an Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) is required.
2. ADB classified the Project as a category B project based on the Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA) Checklist. The initial Environmental Assessment activities for the “Construction of Vahagni-Malatia-Sebastia district (Babajanyan Street) Road Link of Yerevan Western Ring Road, were carried out by the Engineer. The Engineer consultants visited the Project’s site prior to preparation of the report. Consequently Engineer prepared a final IEE report for the Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway Project.
A.2. Screening and Classification
3. Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway Project, under the SUDIP has been screened by ADB to determine its environmental category with the ADB’s Rapid Environmental Assessment Checklist (REA). Based on the REA Checklist, The Project is classified as a Category “B”. At the same time according to the new Armenian EIA legislation if the road section has continuous length of 10 km or more than an EIA report should be prepared to meet requirements of Armenian legislation. As the total length of this road section is6.5km so an EIA report according to Armenian legislation is not needed. This final IEE report has been prepared to meet ADB SPS (2009) policy requirements.
A.3. Compliance and Fulfilment of the SPS Policy &Republic of Armenia (RA) Law on EIA a) Public Consultation and Participation
4. According to ADB’s SPS (2009) and RA Law on Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) (1995)as the new law come into force in July 2014, public consultation has been organized according the old law requirements, the public consultations are to be held at the early stage of IEE field work and during project preparation as soon as IEE draft report is developed. To meet the requirements of ADB SPS and Armenian legislation the following meeting and consultations have been organized in June 2014 and February 2016.
5. Consultation meetings with the representatives of stakeholders: governmental authorities and NGOs:
(i) Municipality of Yerevan – the Implementing Agency: Yerevan Municipality Project Implementation Unit (YMPIU) (ii) Ministry of Nature Protection; Nature Protection Expertize SNCO (iii) Non-government organizations (NGOs) such as: Page 6 of 85 Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway road link A. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Association for Sustainable Human Development Young biologist association.
6. Public consultation events to disclose the initiative and to present the Project took place on 18 June 2014and 25 of February, 2016 at Yerevan Ajapniak community, in N155 school. Advertisements were placed in the Hayastani Hanrapetutyun newspaper and on the Municipality of Yerevan website, as well as the invitations were sent directly to key stakeholders through Yerevan Aarhus center network. Amongst the attendees were sixteen (1st public consultation) and forty recorded participants, including representatives of relevant government agencies and NGOs, as well as those from general public (See Annex 2: Public Consultation, Meetings and Participation of June 2014 and February 25, 2016).
b) Information Disclosure
7. The ADB SPS’s information disclosure requires that meaningful consultations are carried out with project stakeholders, relevant government units, the community, the persons or groups affected by the Project, civil society and NGOs.
8. The information about the Project was disclosed through the public consultation events mentioned in A3 a), as well as during series of introductory and follow-up meetings with relevant ministries and other official authorities such as the Ministry of Nature Protection, Yerevan Municipality and with several NGOs.
9. For the information disclosure purposes the following documents shall be put on the ADB's, YM and YMPIU websites and regularly updated when needed:
(i) IEE report (including EMP); (ii) Environmental Assessment and Review Framework (EARF) (iii) Bi-annual reports prepared by borrower.
A.4. Grievance Redress Mechanism
10. A grievance redress mechanism has been developed to continuously communicate with affected people during the project implementation in order to receive and address the affected peoples’ concerns, complaints, and grievances about the Project’s environmental performance (see section H.2). The grievance redress mechanism is designed to address affected people's concerns and complaints promptly, using a simple procedure and transparent process that is gender responsive, culturally appropriate, and readily accessible to all segments of the affected people at no costs and without retribution. The affected people will be appropriately informed about the mechanism during the public consultation and participation.
A.5. Report, Methodology and Scope of the Study
11. The present study has been undertaken in accordance with the ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement (2009), Environmental Assessment Guidelines (2003) and the Environmental Assessment and Review Framework (EARF) agreed between the Government of Armenia and ADB. Internationally recognized standards and guidelines were applied where local standards were not available. This includes World Bank Group Environmental, Health, and Safety General Guidelines (2007).
12. The environmental assessment and the preparation of the report and the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) involved the following major activities:
(i) Gathering of baseline information on the physical, ecological, and socio-cultural and economic environment of the Project area and understanding the technical, social, and institutional aspects; (ii) Discussions with specialists of RA Ministry of Nature Protection, Yerevan Page 7 of 85 Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway road link A. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Municipality other relevant official authorities; Organization of public consultation events; (iii) Identification of impacts, concerns and other potential issues, related to the location, design, construction, and operation to distinguish those that are likely to be significant; (iv) Preparation of Environmental Management Plan (EMP) indicating impact areas, recommended mitigation measures, methods of monitoring the impacts, responsible agencies/persons, and associated costs; and (v) Proposing the institutional set-up for implementation of the EMP.
13. The Structure of this IEE report follows the following outline:
A. Executive Summary B. Policy, Legal and Administrative Framework C. Description of the Project D. Description of the environment (baseline data) E. Anticipated environmental impacts and mitigation measures F. Analysis of alternative G. Information Disclosure, Consultation and Participation H. Grievance Redress Mechanism I. Environmental management plan (mitigation and monitoring) J. Conclusion and recommendations.
14. The report will be also prepared in Armenian language for posting on the website of the Municipality of Yerevan and YMPIU.
15. Baseline data and other information were obtained from published and unpublished sources including climate, topography, geology and soils, natural resources, flora and fauna and socio-economic data. The Yerevan City Master Plan Vol.5, (2006) is the primary source of baseline data, and has been supplemented by other information sources and specialist studies and field investigations.
16. Physical baseline data were obtained by noise and vibration and air quality experts from the Department of Sanitation and Hygiene under the Ministry of Healthcare (MoH) and from the Environmental Effect Monitoring Center State Non-commercial Organization (SNCO) under the MNP respectively. Contaminated soil survey has been implemented by Center for Ecological Noosphere Studies under National Academy of Science of Armenia.
A.6. Tasks and Accomplishments
17. Table A-1 presents the tasks accomplished and the current actions being undertaken for the Project by the executing and implementing agencies (MOE and YMPIU).
TableA-1:Task and Actions Task Response/Action taken (i) Prepare environmental screening Environment categorization has been checklist for classification of the accomplished by ADB. Project. (ii) Ensure that an Initial The draft IEE report was prepared by the Engineer Environmental Examination is consultants and a public consultation was conducted prepared in compliance with the on 18 June 2014. This consultation held 18 months
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Task Response/Action taken requirements of the Government ago and final design has been approved: a second of Armenia and ADB, and that public consultation should be done. The second adequate consultation with Public consultation took place on 25th of February affected people is undertaken in 2016to introduce findings of updated IEE. accordance with ADB requirements. (iii) Undertake review of the draft IEE The draft IEE report and EMP were reviewed report and EMP to ensure their and updated by the Engineer to comply with compliance with the requirements the requirements of the Government of of the Government of Armenia and Armenia and ADB. ADB. The updated IEE report has been identified in accordance with ADB SPS (2009) requirements. (iv) Obtain necessary permits and/or As according to the new law on "Environmental clearance, as required, from MNP and Impact Assessment and Expertise " adopted other relevant government agencies, on the 22July, 2014, "A" category projects ensuring that all necessary regulatory include "construction or reconstruction of new clearances are obtained before roads with four and more lanes or upgrading of commencing any civil work. roads with maximum two lanes to four lanes in case the relevant section has continuous length of 10 km or more" an EIA report should be prepared. As this project are all less than 10km (6.5km) therefore no EIA is required but an update of the IEE according to ADB SPS requirements. Assistance will be provided to Contractor in obtaining other permits and clearances before commencing any civil work.
(v) Submit to ADB the IEE report of The final IEE report, together with the EMP will Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak be submitted to ADB by YMPIU for review and highway Project including EMP and other to be posted at ADB, YM and YMPIU websites. documents, as necessary to comply with Armenian versions of the IEE report and the Public Disclosure. EMP will be disclosed on YM and YMPIU official websites. (vi) Ensure that the EMP, including The environmental specialists in the YMPIU will relevant mitigation measures that need to coordinate with the Engineer to ensure that all be addressed during the construction EMP requirements are included in the bid and stage by the contractor, is included in the contract documents. bid and contract documents. (vii) Ensure that contractors have access The YMPIU shall provide the contractors with to the IEE and EMP reports of the Project. the bid documents with a copy of the IEE report and EMP of the Project. (viii) Ensure and monitor that an EMP, The YMPIU and the Engineer will regularly - including an environmental monitoring monitor construction activities to check the plan, will be properly implemented. compliance to EMP and monitoring plan. (ix) In case of the Project constraints An additional IEE or EIA shall be carried out in need to be adapted during case of major changes in alignment and ROW implementation, review the environmental take place in the Project design. classification, revise it accordingly and identify whether a supplementary IEE Page 9 of 85 Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway road link A. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Task Response/Action taken study is required. (x) Submit bi-annual environmental The YMPIU will submit environmental bi-annual reports to ADB. reports to ADB.
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B. POLICY, LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK
B.1. ADB Environmental Assessment Requirements
18. The Safeguard Policy Statement (SPS) (2009) sets the requirements of environmental assessments for all projects supported by the ADB. At an early stage of project preparation, the policy also requires that the Project’s potential risks and their significance are to be identified through the consultation and communication of stakeholders represented by the Ajapniak and the Malatia-Sebastia Administrative Districts Yerevan Municipality members of the community, persons affected by the Project, the NGOs, etc. If potentially adverse environmental impacts and risks are identified,anenvironmentalassessmentmustbeundertakenasearlyaspossible.Theassessmentsh ouldconsiderallphasesoftheProjectincludingconstructionandoperation,andimpactsshouldbeprev entedwherepossibleormitigationberecommended.
19. The Public Consultation and Participation method and Grievance Redress Mechanism are described in section G and H.
B.2. Armenian Laws Governing Environmental Management and Assessment
20. After Armenia gained its independence in 1991, the deteriorating environmental condition of the country became more apparent and environmental concerns became high priority political issues and the process of development of environmental legislation was initiated. The 10th Article of the Constitution of the Republic of Armenia (passed in 1995) states the State responsibility for environmental protection, reproduction, and wise use of natural resources. Some 25 laws have been promulgated to protect the environment. The relevant national law on environmental protection and assessment is:
(i) Law on Environmental Impact Assessment and Expert Examination (July 22, 2014)
21. The set law is the main law administered by the MNP. Other pieces of pertinent environmental legislation to be considered are:
(i) Law on Specially Protected Natural Areas (1991,updated 2006) (ii) Law on Ensuring Sanitary-epidemiological Security of the RA Population (1992) (iii) Law on Atmosphere Air Protection (1994) (iv) Law on Automobile Roads (1996) (v) Law on the Protection and Use of Fixed Cultural and Historic Monuments and Historic Environment (1998) (vi) Law on Environment and Nature Use Charges (1998) (vii) Law on Flora (1999) (viii) Law on Fauna (2000) (ix) Land Code (1991, updated 2001) (x) Law on Hydro-meteorological Activity (2001) (xi) Law on Environmental Education (2001) (xii) Code on Underground Resources (2002) (xiii) Water Code (1992, updated 2002) (xiv) Law on Seismic Defense (2002) (xv) Law on Water Users’ Associations and Federations of the Water Users Associations (2002) (xvi) Law on Waste (2004); Page 11 of 85 Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION B. POLICY, LEGAL Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway road link AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK
(xvii) Law on Environmental Oversight (2005) (xviii) Forest Code (2005) (xix) Law on Rates of Environmental Charges (2006) (xx) Law on National Water Program (2006) (xxi) Law on Oversight of Land Use and Protection (2008)
22. To satisfy relevant regulations and to gain a positive assessment conclusion from the MNP, this EIA report should be prepared in accordance with the Law on Environmental Impact Assessment and Expert Examination (July 22, 2014) and the legislative provisions relevant to environmental protection should be considered accordingly.
23. ADB classifies projects into four categories (A, B,C and FI) depending on the nature and scale of the expected impacts, and requires a different level of environmental study for each category. This includes Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Initial Environmental Examination (IEE), which is not represented in the Armenian system.
24. To reduce the differences between Armenian legislation and International environmental polices the new law on Environmental Impact Assessment and Expert Examination has been approved in July 2014. The new law defines the environmental assessment process. The law requires projects to be assessed according to a two stage process (i) the preliminary stage, which including screening and categorization as category A, B, or C according activity type; and (ii) a main examination phase, where Category A and B projects are further examined. The law provides the list of proposed activities by categories subject to environmental impact expertise and also provides an outline for the EIA report which includes sections on analysis of the project impacts for both physical, biological and social environments, and cumulative impacts. The EIA Law specifies notification, documentation, public consultations, and appeal procedures and requirements.
25. Despite that the law introduces many improvements over the previous law there are still a number of gaps between the Law and ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement (2009) policy principles. In particular, requirements of environmental management planning and the contents of environmental management plans need to be strengthened.
26. Furthermore, in determining environmental standards for projects it supports, ADB follows the approach set out in the World Bank group's Environment, Health and Safety Guidelines (2007).
27. Other pieces of pertinent environmental legislation are also considered during the assessment. These include, air protection, cultural and historical monuments, flora, fauna, water use, seismic defence, waste, hygiene, and workers’ protection such as: (iv) Law on Specially Protected Areas (1991) outlines the procedures for establishing protected areas and their management. The Law defines four categories of protected areas in RA: (i) State Reserves; (ii) State Reservations; (iii) National Parks; and (iv) Nature Monuments. (v) Law on the Protection and Use of Fixed Cultural and Historic Monuments and Historic Environment (1998) provides the legal and policy basis for the protection and use of such monuments in Armenia and regulates the relations among protection and use activities. Article 15 of the Law describes procedures for - amongst other things – the discovery and state registration of monuments, the assessment of protection zones around them and the creation of historic-cultural reserves. Article 22 requires the approval of the authorized body (Department of Historic and Cultural Monuments Preservation) before land can be allocated for construction, agricultural and other types of activities in areas containing monuments. The Ministry of Culture has jurisdiction over archaeological, historical, and cultural sites. It is not, however, involved with the fate of modern monuments erected along the highway by private citizens in commemoration of Page 12 of 85 Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION B. POLICY, LEGAL Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway road link AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK
accident victims. The relocation of those monuments will be coordinated by the respective provincial authority (marzpeds). (vi) Law on Flora (1999) and Law on Fauna (2000) outline Armenia’s policies for the conservation, protection, use, regeneration, and management of natural populations of plants and animals, and for regulating the impact of human activities on biodiversity. These laws aim for the sustainable protection and use of flora/fauna and the conservation of biodiversity. The laws provide for assessing and monitoring species, especially rare and threatened species. (vii) Law on Atmospheric Air Protection (1994 and last amended in 2007) regulates the emission licenses and provides maximum allowed loads/concentrations for atmospheric air pollution, etc. There is secondary legislation that establishes sanitary norms for noise in workplaces, residential and public buildings, residential development areas, and construction sites. (viii) Land Code (2001) defines the main directives for use of the lands allocated for energy production, water economy (water supply, water discharge, pumping stations, reservoirs, etc.), and other purposes. The Code defines the lands under the specially protected areas as well as forested, watered, and reserved lands. It also establishes the measures aimed at protection of the lands as well as the rights of state bodies, local authorities, and citizens towards the land. (ix) Code on Underground Resources (2002) contains the main directives for use and protection of mineral resources and underground water, including the sanitary protection zones for the underground water resources. (x) Water Code (2002) provides the legal basis for the protection of the country’s water resources, the satisfaction of water needs of citizens and economic sectors through effective management of water resources and safeguarding the protection of water resources for future generations. The following regulations and procedures of the Water Code (2002) are relevant: (a) permitting procedures, (b) environmental flows, (c) drainage water, (d) water alternative accounting, (e) access to information on trans- boundary water, (g) reservation of underground water sources, (h) registration of documents in state water cadastre, and (i) public awareness and publicity of the documents developed by WRMA and other normative documents which provide guidelines directly linked with water and environmental issues. (xi) Law on Wastes (2004) provides the legal and economic basis for collection, transportation, disposal, treatment, and re-use as well as prevention of negative impacts of waste on natural resources, human life, and health. The law defines the roles and responsibilities of the state authorized bodies in the waste sector. (xii) Law on Environmental Oversight (2005) regulates the issues of organization and enforcement of oversight over the implementation of environmental legislation of Armenia and defines the legal and economic bases underlying the specifics of oversight over the implementation of environmental legislation, the relevant procedures, conditions and relations as well as environmental oversight in Armenia. The existing legal framework governing the use of natural resources and environmental protection includes a large variety of legal documents. Government resolutions are the main legal implementing instruments for environmental laws. The environmental field is also regulated by presidential orders, Prime-Minister’s resolutions, and ministerial decrees.
B.3. Armenia’s Participation in International Environmental Conventions and Protocols
28. The Republic of Armenia has signed and ratified International Conventions, starting in1993 with the Ramsar Convention on wetland protection. Of particular significance to this
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Project is that recently Armenia has decided to adopt the IUCN Red Book in its entirety in favor of its Red Book that was based on the former Soviet Union definitions. This IEEreport is based on the IUCN Red Book. Table B-1 lists the global and regional multilateral international environmental agreements signed and/or ratified by Armenia.
Table B-1. Multilateral international environmental agreements signed and/or ratified by Armenia. Ratified by In force for Title, place and date adopted National RA Assembly Global Conventions Acceded as Convention on Wetlands of International Importance assignee by especially as Waterfowl Habitat (Ramsar, 1971) - aka 1993 the request of Ramsar Convention MFA RA 1993 UN Convention on Biological Diversity (Rio de Janeiro, 31 Mar 1993 14 May 1993 1992) Cartagena Protocol on Bio-safety (Montreal, 2001) 16 Mar 2004 29 Jul 2004 UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (New York, 29 Mar 1993 21 Mar 1994 1992) Kyoto Protocol (Kyoto, 1997) 27 Dec 2002 16 Feb 2005 Acceded as assignee by Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural the request of 1993 and Natural Heritage (Paris, 1972) MFA RA in 1993 UN Convention to Combat Desertification (Paris, 1994) 23 Jun 1997 30 Sep 1997 UN Convention on the Control of Trans-boundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal 26 Mar 1999 01 Oct 1999 (Basel, 1989) Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer (Vienna, 28 Apr 1999 01 Oct 1999 1985) Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone 28 Apr 1999 01 Oct 1999 Layer (Montreal, 1987 London Amendments to the Montreal Protocol 22 Oct 2003 26 Nov 2003 Copenhagen Amendments to the Montreal Protocol 22 Oct 2003 26 Nov 2003 Montreal amendment to the Montreal Protocol 29 Sep 2008 18 Mar 2009 Beijing amendment to the Montreal Protocol 29 Sep 2008 Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in 22 Oct 2003 26 Nov 2003 International Trade (Rotterdam, 1998) Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants 22 Oct 2003 17 May 2004 (Stockholm, 2001) Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species 10 Apr 2008 21 Jan 2009 of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) (Washington, 1979) Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of 27 Oct 2010 01 Mar 2011 Wild Animals (Bonn, 1979) Regional (European) conventions UNECE Convention on Long-range Trans-boundary Air 14 May 1996 21 Feb 1997 Pollution (Geneva, 1979) Protocol on Long-term Financing of the Cooperative In the process Program for Monitoring and Evaluation of the Long-Range of ratification Transmission of Air Pollutants in Europe (EMEP) UNECE Convention on Environmental Impact Assessment 14 May 1996 10 Sep 1997
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in a Trans-boundary Context (Espoo, 1991) Protocol on Strategic Environmental Assessment (Kiev, 25 Oct 2010 24 Apr 2011 2003) The Protocol on Pollutant Release and Transfer Registers
(Kiev, 2003) UNECE Convention on Trans-boundary Effects of Industrial 14 May 1996 21 Feb 1997 Accidents (Helsinki, 1992) UNECE Convention on access to information, public participation in decision making and access to justice in 14 May 2001 01 Aug 2001 environmental matters (Aarhus, 1998) In the process Protocol on Water and Health (London, 1999) of ratification Convention on the Prohibition of Military or Any Hostile Use 04 Dec 2001 15 May 2002 of Environmental Modification Techniques (Geneva, 1976) UNECE Convention for the Protection and Use of Trans- boundary Watercourses and International Lakes (Helsinki, 22 Oct 2003 1992) European Landscape Convention (Florence, 2000) 23 Mar 2004 01 Jul 2004 Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural 22 Jun 1993 Property Convention Concerning the Protection of World Culture and 22 Jun 1993 Natural Heritage European cultural convention 22 Jun 1993 Convention for Protection of Non-material Cultural Heritage 20 Mar 2006 Bern Convention - Council of Europe Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats 26 Feb 2008 01 Aug 2008 (Bern, 1979) Permitting Requirements
29. Environmental permits, agreements and conclusions necessary for accomplishing the works envisaged by SUDIP Tranche 2 Babajanyan - Ashtarak highway road link, including data on issuing authorities and tentative timing of obtaining the permit are summarized in the table below:
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Table B-1 Environmental permits, agreements, etc. Name of permit, agreement, etc. Issuing authority Obtaining stage
Technical Expertise conclusion Licensed organization During design stage Construction license State Urban Development After design stage, prior to bidding Committee State Traffic Police Permit Traffic Traffic Management Plan to be Prior to construction Police of RA approved prior to commencement of civil works in each section during implementation stage. Construction permit Head of the appropriate community Lease agreement or ownership Property owner Before establishment of the documents for construction site construction site Mining license1 Ministry of Economic Development During construction stage Purchase documents for purchased Authorized seller During construction stage for construction materials (such as purchase of the construction crushed stone, gravel, cement, materials sand, etc.) Conclusion of Technical Security Ministry of territorial Administration During construction stage (required Expertise Department and Emergency Situations for some types of heavy machinery, technological processes that require use of a compressor or compressor stations, fuel storages exceeding certain capacity, etc.) Maximum permissible discharge Ministry of Nature Protection During construction stage permit Agreement for disposal of Head of the appropriate community During construction stage, before construction waste disposal of the waste off-site Agreement for disposal of Ministry of Nature Protection During construction stage, before dangerous and hazardous materials disposal of the dangerous and and waste hazardous materials and waste off- site
30. Though all of the permits identified in the table are relevant for the Project implementation, some of them might not be necessary depending on the nature of works and their organization (e.g. contractor is not required to hold a mining license when crushed stone is purchased. However the company producing the crushed stone should possess a valid mining license).
B.4. Administrative Framework a) Management Board 31. A Management Board of the Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program (SUDIP) is chaired by the Prime Minister. It is composed of the Minister of Economy, Minister of Finance, Minister of Territorial Administration, Minister of Justice, Minister of Transport and Communications, Mayor of Yerevan, and representatives of the Central Bank, the Real Estate Cadastre Agency, and Yerevan Municipality PIU. The Management Board has been set up to follow up the implementation of the Program. The Management Board is meeting every month.
b) Executing Agency
32. The Executing Agency (EA) of the SUDIP is the Ministry of Economy (MOE). The EA will oversee the implementation of the Program and the disbursement of the loan.
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c) Implementing Agency
33. The Implementing Agency (IA) for the services is the Municipality of Yerevan (The Client) which will be responsible for the overall technical supervision and execution of the Projects. The Municipality also has the responsibility for waste management services that include organization of waste collection, assigning dump sites for construction waste and further maintaining the Project’s landscape planting and beautification as well as cleaning squares, gardens and other public places of municipal significance.
d) Yerevan Municipality Project Implementation Unit
34. Within the IA, the Yerevan Municipality Project Implementation Unit (YMPIU) is responsible for day-to-day management of this Project. It is headed by a full-time Project Director. The YMPIU includes the following specialists: Institutional, Technical, Financial, Monitoring and Evaluation, Legal/Contract administration, Procurement, Resettlement, Environment, Communication and public relations, assistant/translator. Responsibilities of the YMPIU include:
(i) preparing and updating procurement plan; (ii) tendering, evaluating bids, and awarding works; (iii) contracting administration; (iv) managing the Engineer; (v) supervision; (vi) quality control; (vii) obtaining copies of the approvals and permits from relevant agencies; (viii) preparing contract awards schedule and disbursing the loan according to ADB guidelines;. (ix) Inspecting the Contractor’s implementation of mitigation measures as specified in the EMP; (x) Preparing and submitting bi-annual environmental reports regularly to the ADB; (xi) serving as point of public contact for any complaints or concerns; (xii) responding to emergencies and notifying the relevant authorities within reasonable times; and (xiii) keeping updated with changes in authority requirements and legislation and respond as appropriate. e) Engineer 35. Engineer’s key responsibilities include: (i) Prepare the draft Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) or Initial Environment Examination (IEE) as applicable, along with the relevant Environment Management and Monitoring Plan (EMP), and other documents as required; (ii) update or prepare the final Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) or Initial Environment Examination (IEE) as applicable, along with the relevant Environment Management and Monitoring Plan (EMP), and other documents as required; (iii) submit the draft and final EIAs/IEEs, EMPs for the MNP(if applicable), YM and ADB’s review and approval; (iv) Update and submit for ADB's approval the Environment Assessment and Review Framework (EARF) which was approved in 2010 between ADB and the Government of Armenia and conduct the necessary consultations in compliance with the it; and (v) apply for and get a positive environmental expertise conclusion if needed from Page 17 of 85 Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION B. POLICY, LEGAL Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway road link AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK
the Environmental Impact Expertise Center SNCO of the RA Ministry of Nature Protection for the EIA/IEE report and EMP as prescribed by the Armenian legislation (including agreement on route with the RA Ministry of Culture, etc.). 36. During construction the key tasks of the Engineer will include the following major key activities: (i) Supervise and monitor the construction of the Project including the implementation of the Site Specific EMP; (ii) ensure that all work associated with the Project are carried out in full compliance with the designs and specifications and following international engineering and quality standards; (iii) manage contract changes, contractor claims and scope revisions; (iv) monitor the Project performance, benefits and ensure compliance with all social requirements; ensure that resettlement and environmental, health and safety requirements, road safety and monitoring are carried out in compliance with the relevant safeguards documents, the ADB safeguards policy and the applicable laws of Armenia; (v) liaise with government and municipal authorities, program management Consultants, NGO’s, civil society, and other stakeholders concerned with the Project implementation to carry out proper consultation; (vi) ensure that the construction contractor prepares the detailed site specific EMP; (vii) carry out weekly site visits; (viii) handling the complaints of GRM are required; (ix) carry out 2 visits during the defects liability period; (x) report to YMPIU.
f) Contractors 37. TheContractors’keyresponsibilitiesarelistedbelowbutarenotlimitedtothefollowing: (i) prepare Site-specific environmental management plans(SEMP) as a working construction document based on the present IEE and the EMP report, update the SEMP during the construction when needed and obtain the Engineer approval of the updated part; (ii) hire the services of one Environment Specialist and one Health & Safety specialist or Environmental Specialist with back ground in Health and Safety as defined in the tender document; hire the services of Archaeological Specialist; (iii) implement the SEMP as a special part of the contract and particular conditions; coordinate with the Engineer for the implementation of the various components of the EMP including monitoring; (iv) in cases of emergencies and accidents or extraordinary situations notify the Engineer and the relevant emergency authorities immediately; (v) obtain permits and approvals from relevant agencies and provides copies to Engineer; (vi) report on EMP as specified in Annex 3. g) Asian Development Bank 38. ADB may carry out periodic project reviews, inspections of the Project throughout the Project cycle in conformity with the principles and requirements embodied in the SPS 2009. ADB will provide assistance to the YM in managing the social and environmental impacts and risks, thus contributing to the promotion of the long term sustainability of investments. To achieve this ADB will ensure that YM comply and adhere to the social and environmental safeguard requirements during project preparation and implementation.
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39. ADB will also promote the disclosure of information about the Project through the placing the English version of EARF, IEE and EMP on the website.
40. Listed below are roles that ADB will perform through the different phases of the Project:
Pre-Construction: (i) Reviews project screening results and approves project categorization; (ii) Reviews and approves IEEs on no-objection basis; (iii) Discloses IEEs to the public through the ADB website; Construction Phase: (iv) Reviews bi-annual reports and provides necessary advice to the YMPIU; (v) Undertakes two annual environmental review missions for environment category “A” and one mission for category “B” projects.
Post-construction Phase: (vi) Undertakes and reviews post construction audit.
41. The government agencies and their roles that could be involved in the Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway Project areas follows:
h) Ministry of Nature Protection
42. TheMinistryofNatureProtection(MNP)isresponsiblefortheprotection,sustainableuse,andreg enerationofnaturalresourcesaswellastheimprovementoftheenvironmentintheRepublicofArmenia .Inthoseareas,theMNP’sauthorityincludesoverseeingnationalpolicydevelopment,developingenvi ronmentalstandardsandguidelines,andenforcement.TheMNPimplementsthosefunctionsthrough itsstructuraldepartments.ThekeydepartmentswithintheMNPthathaveadministrativeauthorityover theEIA/IEEandtheprojectapprovalprocessare:
(i) The EIEC is responsible for reviewing and issuance of assessment conclusion reports and adding conditions when necessary to protect the environment; and (ii) The State Environmental Inspectorate (SEI) is responsible for inspecting projects to ensure compliance with conditions imposed by the EIEC and with the Project EMP.
43. The EIA process and the SEI’s power to inspect are the principal tools used by the MNP to achieve compliance with environmental protection principles.
44. The Article 14 of the new law on "Environmental Impact Assessment and Expertise " (22 July, 2014 for "A" category projects that include "construction or reconstruction of new roads with four and more lanes or upgrading of roads with maximum two lanes to four lanes in case the relevant section has continuous length of 10 km or more" an EIA should be submitted to MNP for the expertise. As Babajanyan - Ashtarak highway road link length less than 10 km (6.5 km) there is no requirement for positive conclusion of EIEC. The MNP is also the Government authorized body in the area of waste management of the RA. Article 8 of the Law on Waste (24.11.2004) sets authorities of the environmental sector (Ministry of Nature Protection of RA) as the state authorized body mandated with the tasks and responsibilities in the area of waste management.
45. The key departments within the MNP that have administrative authority over EIA and the project approval process are two State Non-commercial Organizations (SNCOs):
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(ii) The State Environmental Inspectorate (SEI) is responsible for inspecting projects to ensure compliance with conditions imposed by the EIEC and with the Project EMP.
46. The EIA process and the SEI’s power to inspect are the principal tools used by the MNP to achieve compliance with environmental protection principles. To satisfy relevant regulations and to gain a positive assessment conclusion from the MNP, this EIA report should be prepared in accordance with the Law on Environmental Impact Assessment and Expert Examination (July 22, 2014) and the legislative provisions relevant to environmental protection should be considered accordingly.
i) Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources
47. The Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, Divisions and State Agencies is the authorized government body who has the jurisdiction over the mineral resources of the RA.The Ministry and the State Inspectorates for the Mining and Energy, and is tasked with planning, assessment, exploration and implementation of programs and projects relating to mining explorations and operations of the mining industry.
48. The State Inspectorates provides for the enforcement of protection for the environment, property and human life. Also responsible for safe mining operations, security of systems and facilities and compliance of the energy and mining projects to the provisions of the law.
49. Similarly, with the Agency of Mineral Resources, the goal and objectives of the Subsoil Concession Agency include formulation of plans and programs for the mineral resource exploration, surveys and rationalized utilization and protection of the natural resources, to ensure the provisions of the Mining Law are followed, in undertaking exploration and mining projects; approval and opening of borrow pits.
j) Ministry of Culture
The Ministry of Culture (MOC) has jurisdiction over archaeological, historical, and cultural sites. The Law on preservation and utilization of Immovable Monuments of History and Culture and of the Historic Environment (adopted November 11, 1989)2.
50. Under the law the Project will have to comply with the provisions of the following chapters:
(i) Chapter19. Any construction activity in areas containing historical monuments or archaeological sites must be realized in agreement with the authorized body (Ministry of Culture). (ii) Chapter20. Newly discovered sites obtain immediately protected status by law until they are included in the State Lists. (iii) Chapters21-22. Destruction of historical monuments and its environment is forbidden. Before the realization of any kind of activity at the area of the site, the authorized body must study it and give corresponding permits or solutions.
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C. DESCRIPTIONOFTHEPROJECT
C.1. Type of Project
51. The “Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program” (SUDIP) will be implemented over a period of 9 years. The Program is aimed to improve the urban transport system in Yerevan.
52. The Program has been developed to complement the urban master plan of Yerevan City to promote a sustainable, integrated and cost efficient urban transport system. In the short term, the main objective is to complete the missing road links of the western urban ring.
53. Several road projects will help to divert through-traffic around the city centre. In the midterm, the other missing sections of the western bypass will be constructed namely: Babajanyan - Ashtarak Highway and Davitashen - Ashtarak Highway; and Argavand-Shirak road link.
54. The Government of Armenia through the request from the Yerevan Municipality has received a loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to finance the SUDIP. The SUDIP will be funded through the multi-tranche financing facility (MFF) of the ADB.
55. This project falls under the Tranche 2 projects that include the following sections: Argavand Highway – Shirak Street Davitashen - Ashtarak Highway Babajanyan - Ashtarak highway(object of this document)
56. Tranche 2 starts in Argavand and Getapnya rural communities of Ararat Marz than it stretches from the Yerevan’s Malatia-Sebastia district at south-west and districts of Davtashen and Ajapniak located at north-east from the Centre of Yerevan (see Figure C-1 and map inErreur ! Source du renvoi introuvable.).
57. For the new road connecting Argavand Junction to Shirak Street (section 5) and Davtashen - Ashtarak highway separate EIA and IEE have been preparedand approved by ADB and MNP.
58. This IEE refers to-Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway section (see Figure C-1).
C.2. Location of the Project
59. Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway Project is located in the north-west and south-west area of Yerevan in the administrative districts of Ajapnyak and the Malatia- Sebastia (approximately 6 km south-west of Yerevan City center). The project comprises the main following components divided into 3 sections so as to remain coherent with the Land Acquisition and Resettlement procedures: (see Figure C-1):
60. Section 6 (Babajanyan-Tichina): is located in the administrative District of Malatia- Sebastia which is borders with Ajapnyak, Center and Shengavit districts and Ararat, Armavir regions.
61. Section 7 (Tichina-Old Silikyan)is located in the administrative District of Ajapnyak. It is in the north-western part of Yerevan. This section will start from Tichina Street and reach Silikyan old Highway.
62. Section 8 (Old Silikyan-Ashtarak Highway)has to provide a link between Section 7 and Ashtarak Highway that leads to the northern part of North South Corridor.
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Figure C-1- Location of Tranche 2 Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway Project
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C.3. Description of the Works
63. Detailed design for this Project has been prepared by Engineer. Refer to Annexe 4 for the detail design that has been developed and will be included within the tender documentation.
64. The project comprises the construction of approximately 6.5 km of urban dual carriageway with central reserve and footways either on new alignment (5.0km) within an urban context, or by widening the existing urban carriageway (1.5km).
65. Project cross section will consist of 2 lanes of 3.5m in each direction and 1.60m central reserve up to Km 3.800
66. From Km 3.8 to Km 6+640 the project will include a 3rd lane in both directions
67. The height of the road with respect to the existing ground is determinedby geometric design standards, adjacent land constraints and the position of existing road crossings that need to be re- established. As a result the finished road level may be as high as 8m above existing ground level. Where the road is widened then the existing road level has been maintained.Refer to annex 4 for details of the elevation of the road..
68. In general the project also includes the following works:
(i) Grade separated interchanges including overpasses and access ramps at:
1+607 Half interchange Sheram Str. 4+306 Half interchange Old Silikian 4+939 full interchange at New Silikian
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(ii) Structures over existing roads at:
1+284 Overpass 1+762 Underpass 2+300 Overpass 5+960 Overpass
(iii) Local Access and Service Roads
(iv) Drainage, Retaining walls and other highway elements including pipes in deep trenches
(v) Relocation of Utilities including:
Water and Sewage
Irrigation
Gas
Telecommunications
Electricity
Street Lighting
(vi) Signage, markings and barriers including noise barriers
69. In total the following structures are foreseen
• overpass at pk 12+83.8 • overpass at pk 16+07 • underpass at pk 1+762 • overpass at pk 23+00 • overpass at pk 43+06 • overpass at pk 49+38,82 • overpass at pk 59+60
70. In addition retaining walls are to be constructed at the following locations
• wall N1 km 0+380- km 0+544 (left) • wall N2 km 0+451- km 0+480 (right) • wall N3 km 0+527 - km 0+660 (right) • wall N4 km 1+210- km 1+275 (right) • wall N5 km 1+295 - km 1+380 (right) • wall N6 km 1+540 - km 1+603 (right) • wall N7 km 1+612 - km 1+758 (left) • wall N8 km 1+636 - km 1+752 (right) • wall N9 km 1+765 - km 1+918 (left)
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• wall N10 km 1+7656 - km 1+986 (right) • wall N11 km 2+035 - km 2+049 (left) • wall N12 km 2+385 - km 2+850 (right) • wall N13 km 0+015 - km 0+110 (left) • wall N14 km 0+013 - km 0+0.69 and km0+103.75-km0+150
71. It is expected that construction will be undertaken over a period of 24 months.
72. The detailed layouts and profiles are presented in Erreur ! Source du renvoi introuvable..
C.4. Magnitude of Operation
73. Tranche 2 -Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway road link is part of the program of road upgrades to complete the Yerevan western bypass, aiming to divert through-traffic around Yerevan’s City center, which will improve traffic flow and reduce congestion on local roads. Presently vehicles from Ashtarak and cities to the West of Yerevan bound for the Northern suburbs need to travel through residential neighbourhoods of Yerevan. The proposed road link will change the flow of traffic from radial to tangential relative to the City centre.
C.5. Screening and Classification
74. According to SPS (2009) ADB should carry out project screening and categorization at the earliest stage of project preparation when sufficient information is available for this purpose. ADB uses a classification system to reflect the significance of a project’s potential environmental impacts. A project’s category is determined by the category of its most environmentally sensitive component, including direct, indirect, cumulative, and induced impacts in the project’s area of influence. Tranche 2, Babajanyan-Ashtarak highway, under the SUDIP has been screened to determine its environmental category with the ADB’s Rapid Environmental Assessment Checklist (REA). The REA checklist completed by the Engineer and submitted for ADB's review and approval. Approved checklist is attached as Annex 1 of this report. The classification was based on the most environmentally sensitive component of the Road links, which means that if one part of a project has the potential for significant adverse environmental impacts, then the Road links are to be classified as environmental category “A” regardless of the potential environmental impacts of other aspects of the Road links.
75. During project assessment and categorization it was confirmed that project area is not adjacent to or within any environmentally sensitive areas. The most sensitive receptors along the project right of way are nearby residentintial buildings, however all possible environmental impacts in construction and operation stages will be mitigated through proper organization of mitigation measures.Based on this the Project is classified as a Category “B”.
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D. DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT (BASELINE DATA)
76. This section describes relevant physical, ecological, and socio-cultural and economic conditions within the study area. It also looks at current and proposed development activities within the Project's area of influence, including those not directly connected to the Project. It indicates the accuracy, reliability, and sources of the data. All information has been gathered from different sources. All appropriate baseline instrumental and field surveyshavebeen implemented for the noise, air, soil, fauna and flora.
D.1. Physical Resources
a) Climate, Air Quality, Noise& Vibration
77. Climate -Based on meteorological data from the Zvartnots airport monitoring station, located approximately 9kilometers from Tranche 2 Babajanyan-Ashtarak highway (see Figure D-1), the site experiences a continental climate, with hot and dry summers and moderately cold winters with unstable snow coverage. The average annual air temperature near the project site is 12° C, whilst the average low is -4° C in January and the average high of 26.1°C is in July. Humidity is generally low with 46%-50% in summer and 76%- 82% in winter. Average annual precipitation is 286mm with the highest level in May at 42mm and the lowest in August at only 9mm. The prevailing wind direction is north-east.
Figure D-1: Location of Zvartnots airport meteorological station and Air Quality Monitoring Station at Arabkir
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0 1500m
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78. Air Quality - Yerevan is surrounded by mountains on three sides which hamper the natural dispersion of pollutants in the atmosphere, thereby resulting in high concentrations in the air. The main source of air pollutants are emissions arising from automobiles which is exacerbated by a congested road network. It is estimated in the Yerevan Master Plan that approximately 95% of the pollutants in the air is associated with the operation of urban transport.
79. According to the Yerevan Master Plan of Yerevan, Tranche2 Babajanyan-Ashtarak highway Project is located in a zone of permissible air pollution. Only those sections of the Project, which will be reconstructed based on the existing roads, are located in the zone of moderate air pollution.
80. Another source of data on air quality is an MNP Air Quality Monitoring Station located at Arabkir station (see Figure D-1). This Monitoring Station is distant of about 3000 m to 4000 m from Project area.
81. Data collected at the Arabkir station of MNP are representative of the background Air Quality found in the project corridor. Indeed, the project is located in an urban environment where air quality is already negatively impacted by pollution. According to the Master Plan as a result of pollution generated by traffic in new Project’s corridor the areas may appear in the zone of low air pollution.
82. Table D-1 below presents the concentrations of air pollutants (Dust, Sulfur dioxide, Nitrogen oxide and nitrogen dioxide) measured from 2008 to 2014at the Arabkir station. The table presents also the maximum permissible concentration of air pollutants based on the Armenian standard Maximum Permissible Concentration (MPC) for Ambient Air in Human Settlements.
(i) Dust: based on the total annual average measured, dust pollutants (0.18) exceeded the Daily Medium (0.15) MPC. However, the total average from 2008 to 2014was below (0.5) Maximum Single Event allowable. (ii) Sulfur dioxide: from 2008 to 2014sulfur dioxide values did not exceeded both the maximum and daily medium MPC. (iii) Nitrogen oxide: the annual average measured for nitrogen oxide (0.03) have not exceeded the MPC for maximum single event and have maintained (0.06) allowable daily medium MPC. (iv) Nitrogen dioxide: over the years 2008 to 2014, the total annual average measured nitrogen dioxide (0.05) has not consistently exceeded the MPC.
83. Results providing from MNP Air Quality Monitoring Station located at Arabkir confirm what is presented in Yerevan Master Plan: the average Air Quality of the Project’s area is close to permissible concentrations.
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Table D-1: Measured Concentrations and Maximum Permissible Concentration of Air Pollutant Annual average measurement Maximum 3 Pollutant at monitoring Arabkir Station (mg/m ) permissible concentration (mg/m3)
TOTAL Maximum Daily 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 AVERAGE Single Medium 2008-2014 Event
Dust 0.15 0.07 0.11 No data 0.40 0.24 0.126 0.18 0.5 0.15
Sulfur Dioxide 0.05 0.04 0.04 0.02 No data 0.02 0.02 0.03 0.05 0.05 (SO2) Nitrogen Dioxide 0.052 0.061 0.096 0.053 0.068 0.036 0.018 0.05 0.085 0.04 (NO2) Nitrogen Oxide 0.02 0.02 0.07 0.07 0.06 0.02 0.01 0.03 0.4 0.06 (NO) Data supplied by the Environmental Effect Monitoring Centre, According to Maximum Permissible Concentration (MPC) for Ambient Air in Human Settlements, Republic of Armenia government decision n N160 -N, 02/02/2006.
84. In addition to pollution caused by vehicle emissions, extensive deforestation, which has occurred in regions located at the City outskirts, generates also significant quantity of dust during the dry summer months. Transportation and deforestation combined explain results shown in Table D-1 where yearly averages of dust concentrations in 2008 to 2014consistently exceeded the daily medium MPC.
85. Noise& Vibration - Currently, the dominant noise source in Yerevan is associated with the operation of urban transport (approximately 90%). According to the WB/IFC noise standards which are similar to Armenian noise standard limits Noise impacts should not exceed the levels presented in Table D-2, or result in a maximum increase in background levels of 3 dB at the nearest receptor location off-site. Highly intrusive noises, such as noise from aircraft flyovers and passing trains, should not be included when establishing background noise levels.
Table D-2: Maximum Permissible Noise Level of Noise LA Levels1 Receptor and Level of Maximum Level of Time(hours) Equipment Noise Noise LAmax dBA LAeq dBA Close territories of apartment 06:00 - 22:00 55 70 buildings, policlinics, dispensaries, rest homes, boarding houses, home for senior or disabled citizens, preschools, schools and 22:00 - 06:00 45 60 other educational institutions, libraries Source: IFC/WB Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Guidelines, general EHS guidelines: environmental noise management, 1.7 Noise and Ministry of Health, Republic of Armenia, Order N138, 6 March, 2002, urban construction
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Table D-3: Maximum Permissible Vibration
Permissible values on X0, Y0 and Z0 axes Octave layers with average geometrical frequency Hz
Acceleration of vibration m/sec .10-3 dB 2 4 72 4 4.5 73 8 5.6 75 16 11 81 31.5 22 87 63 45 93 Adjusted values and equivalent 4 72 adjusted values and their levels
1. During daytime it is allowed to exceed the permissible level by 5 dB.
2. There is correction for permissible levels of non permanent vibration, which becomes 10dB, and and absolute values are multiplied by 0,32.
3. For hospital rooms, resorts, infant and pre-school organizations it is necessary to reduce the permissible levels of vibration by 3dB.
Source: Ministry of Health, Republic of Armenia, Order N533, 17 May 2006,
86. According to the Master Plan:
the sections of the projected road which begin or end adjacent to the existing road are in the range of discomfort caused by noise (exceeding maximum permissible value (MPV)<5dBA). the remaining sections are not in the range of noise discomfort. after construction of the projected road, the existing areas along the new road will be classified as areas of noise discomfort (exceeding MPV up to 3 dBA).
87. Noise & vibration baseline monitoring were performed by a certified Noise & vibration consultant from 12.07.2015 to 15.07.2015 at 11 locations. Those locations are recognized to be sensitive receptor (residential private houses and buildings) found along Project corridor. Selection of measurement points has been made by taking into account the sections which most typify noise and vibration levels of the road and junctions under construction. The measurements have been taken 24 hours continuously which allows us to present averaged conclusion. Traffic volume of the above-mentioned sections was taken into account as well. It amounted to 1100 and 1400 vehicles (accordongly) per hour during daytime on the average and about 500-700 during night. Baseline Monitoring locations are shown on Figure D-2. . Summury results of baseline monitoring are provided in Table D-4 and are detailed in Annex 10.
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Figure D-2: Location of Noise and Vibration points
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Table D-4: Results of noise measurements
14:00-18:00 18:00-22:00 22:00-02:00 02:00-06:00 06:00-08:00 08:00-10:00 10:00-14:00 Location Location of Number Measurement *Laeq Laeq Laeq Laeq Laeq Laeq Laeq **Lmax Lmax Lmax Lmax Lmax Lmax Lmax dBA dBA dBA dBA dBA dBA dBA Point 1 ( 1 40°12'50.98" 56.03 69.66 56.53 71.36 53.83 64.73 49.3 57.29 52.57 60.54 59.34 72.53 57.62 70.39 44°27'57.18") Point 2 ( 2 40°12'44.10" 55.55 63.23 56.41 67.15 53.11 59.21 47.77 55.06 49.66 56.19 56.11 62.89 56.21 66.23 44°27'45.97") Point 3 3 (40°12'32.16" 62.9 76.15 63.33 78.65 60.55 74.81 52.88 69.17 63.29 72.25 64.04 77.64 64.25 75.99 44°27'46.69") Point 4 ( 4 40°12'31.06" 61.84 72.73 62.3 72.79 57.63 66.32 46.94 60.02 50.42 64.59 62.08 70.26 62.26 71.09 44°27'7.22") Point 5 5 (40°12'4.12" 47.08 54.67 44.95 51.25 38.43 45.28 35.23 40.98 36.02 42.69 42.05 50.21 44.28 52.19 44°26'50.54") Point 6 6 (40°11'27.27" 42.89 53.78 41.67 50.06 34.62 42.33 31.54 38.77 32.21 40.69 38.86 45.59 41.45 51.95 44°26'42.39") Point 7 7 (40°11'2.22" 62.21 70.07 60.83 69.66 49.01 58.88 44.11 53.28 50.91 59.56 58.27 68.29 61.32 71.38 44°26'37.95") Point 8 8 (40°10'54.39" 59.12 67.05 58.14 68.88 49.41 56.29 42.5 48.77 48.84 55.01 56.96 66.25 57.54 69.03 44°26'27.49") Point 9 ( 9 40°10'44.31" 55.17 65.86 54.38 65.9 40.58 49.26 38.52 45.29 45.29 52.34 51.73 62.45 54.05 64.94 44°26'16.74") Point 10 10 (40°10'29.16" 48.77 54.17 45.98 53.65 38.46 46.68 35.26 42.09 41.22 50.34 49.21 58.62 48.21 55.19 44°26'9.80")
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Point 11 11 (40°10'12.14" 63.98 71.44 61.29 72.26 52.04 59.66 44.37 55.24 59.8 68.69 64.23 73.06 64.31 72.99 44°26'16.48")
Note: All bold values exceed standards * Sound levels (La) and equivalent sound levels Laeq dBA. In accordance with Table D2. 06.00 ‐ 22.00 ≤55 LAeq dBA and 22.00 ‐ 06.00 ≤45 LAeq dBA ** Maximum sound level dBA (Lmax). In accordance with Table D2. 06.00 ‐ 22.00 ≤70 LAmax dBA and 22.00 ‐ 06.00 ≤60 LAmax dBA
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88. In “Point 1” and “Point 2” during 22:00-02:00 hours the level of sound pressure in octave layers with average geometrical frequencies exceed the requirements specified in the Subclause 9, Table 3, Clause 5 of the sanitary-hygienic norms /SN N 2III-11.3/ and IFC/WB standards.
89. In “Point 3” at all hours the level of sound pressure in octave layers with average geometrical frequencies, and during 22:00-02:00 hours, also equivalent sound levels LAeq dBA exceed the requirements specified in the Subclause 9, Table 3, Clause 5 of the sanitary-hygienic norms/SN N 2III-11.3/ and IFC/WB standards.
90. In “Point 4” at all hours with the exception of 06:00-08:00 the level of sound pressure in octave layers with average geometrical frequencies exceed the requirements specified in the Subclause 9, Table 3, Clause 5 of the sanitary-hygienic norms /SN N 2III-11.3/ and IFC/WB standards.
91. In points 7 & 8 at all hours with the exception of 02:00-10:00 the level of sound pressure in octave layers with average geometrical frequencies exceed the requirements specified in the Subclause 9, Table 3, Clause 5 of the sanitary-hygienic norms /SN N 2III-11.3/ and IFC/WB standards.
92. In point 11 at all hours with the exception of 02:00-06:00, the level of sound pressure in octave layers with average geometrical frequencies exceed the requirements specified in the Subclause 9, Table 3, Clause 5 of the sanitary-hygienic norms /SN N 2III-11.3/ and IFC/WB standards.
93. In points 5, 6, 9 and 10 the levels of noise with all indexes comply with the requirements specified in the Subclause 9, Table 3, Clause 5 of the sanitary-hygienic norms /SN N 2III-11.3/ and IFC/WB standards.
94. Vibration measurements performed in the same points have shown that vibration level in octave layers with average geometrical frequencies (Hz) and adjusted levels are consistent with the requirements defined in N 2.2.4-009-06 sanitary-hygienic norms.
Table D-5: Results of vibration measurements
14:00- 18:00- 22:00- 02:00- 06:00- 08:00- 10:00- Location Location of 18:00 22:00 02:00 06:00 08:00 10:00 14:00 Number Measurement *dB dB dB dB dB dB dB Point 1 ( 40°12'50.98" 1 79.79 79.6 80.09 78.48 79.59 80.22 79.22 44°27'57.18") Point 2 ( 40°12'44.10" 2 80.79 80.6 81.09 79.48 80.59 81.22 80.22 44°27'45.97") Point 3 (40°12'32.16" 3 81.79 81.6 82.09 80.48 81.59 82.22 81.22 44°27'46.69") Point 4 ( 40°12'31.06" 4 82.79 82.6 83.09 81.48 82.59 83.22 82.22 44°27'7.22") Point 5 (40°12'4.12" 5 83.79 83.6 84.09 82.48 83.59 84.22 83.22 44°26'50.54") Point 6 (40°11'27.27" 6 84.79 84.6 85.09 83.48 84.59 85.22 84.22 44°26'42.39") Point 7 (40°11'2.22" 7 85.79 85.6 86.09 84.48 85.59 86.22 85.22 44°26'37.95")
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Point 8 (40°10'54.39" 8 86.79 86.6 87.09 85.48 86.59 87.22 86.22 44°26'27.49") Point 9 ( 40°10'44.31" 9 87.79 87.6 88.09 86.48 87.59 88.22 87.22 44°26'16.74") Point 10 (40°10'29.16" 10 88.79 88.6 89.09 87.48 88.59 89.22 88.22 44°26'9.80") Point 11 (40°10'12.14" 11 89.79 89.6 90.09 88.48 89.59 90.22 89.22 44°26'16.48")
Note: All bold values exceed standards * Adjustment level of vibration acceleration, dB. In accordance with Table D3. ≤73 dB
95. The existing road is not provide noise protection measures. Noise and vibration ongoing monitoring will be implemented by the Contractor during road construction stage.
b) Surface and Ground Water
96. There are no natural surface water bodies close to the alignment. The closest point of the Hrazdan River is approximately 2.3km east of the northern extent of the alignment.
97. Babajanyan - Tichina Section passes over the irrigation canal, which is a component of irrigation system. The existing road is already passing through that section. Therefore the new road will not cause additional adverse impact on the irrigation canal. However appropriate baseline instrumental surveys of water quality included Suspended particles have been performed by a certified monitoring company and provided in the Annex 8.
98. Annex 8provides detailed information on the Results of hydrochemical analysis of the channel.Results of monitoring will serve as baseline data for the Contractor.
99. The Master Plan indicates that there is a low risk of flooding in the vicinity of the project site, because the Hrazdan River is highly regulated to control flood risk.
100. According to the Master Plan, Groundwater beneath the majority of the project alignment is at depth of more than 10m or 5-10m. The direction of flow is not known but may reasonably be expected to flow towards the Hrazdan River to the north. There is no other information available about groundwater.
c) Topography, Soils, Geology, Seismology
101. The project site occupies a part of the Yeghvard plateau, giving the site a height above sea level between 900 and 1200m. The plateau of Yeghvard is situated on the right bank of the Hrazdan River. It has a slightly curved (concave) surface with a general slope to the South. It is characterized by a slight incline, with terraced or undulating, slightly incised relief, separated tapers of volcanic slags and existence of domes conditioned by salt tectonics. The project is located in the flat, step-like hilly volcanic plateau.
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102. Yerevan City and the adjacent regions are located in a seismic area and are considered to have a high degree of seismic risk along existing fault lines. Earthquakes in the area can reach up to the magnitude of 9 and above on the Richter scale and maximum horizontal acceleration of 0.4g. There was a serious earthquake in 1988 in the north of the country, measuring 6.9 on the Richter scale which led to a large loss of life. 103. The geology is based on an intrusive ground investigation undertaken in the 1980’sand on the Yerevan Master Plan. 104. The shallow geology of the project site consists of late-quaternary and alluvial sediments. The solid geology comprises interbedded clay and sand with a variable proportion of gravel (approximately 20-30%). The clay content of the soils recorded by the investigation is considered to limit the downwards migration of contaminants into groundwater. The geology has limited filtration potential due to dry climates and poor vegetation coverage (humus cover of less than 1%). 105. Topsoil is characterized by brown soils with poor concentration of humus (1% or less). The soils are basically of clay-sand or sand-clay mechanical composition. In the surface layer small cloddy structure of fragile composition has been formed, which is saturated with stones of different sizes. In the lower horizon parts of soil substrates are normally cemented. Vegetation is poor with mostly drought tolerant species, as well as salt tolerant desert plants. Some agricultural lands are located in the project area. As a result of centuries of irrigated agriculture, typical irrigated agricultural pattern of parcels were laid out. There are also orchards and vineyards in residential lands. No pastures are present in the study corridor. 106. The Yerevan Master Plan states that the soils contain elevated concentrations of heavy metals (including chromium, nickel, zinc, copper, cobalt, molybdenum and silver) when compared to background concentrations. To get the total picture of pollution of Yerevan’s area, cumulative index of density (CID) has been applied. The CID is the sum of contents normalized according to the elements in a sample. The area of the city is characterized by fields of five levels of pollution. The project is basically located in the fields of second level (low level of pollution, CID = 8-16) and in the fields of third level (average level of pollution, CID =16-32). Also there is a small area in the Section 6: Babajanyan-Tichina, which is characterized by fields of level 4 (high and extremely high CID = 32-128). The main reason of this soil contamination is the existence of utilities in that area. To get real picture appropriate baseline instrumental surveys of soil has been performed by a certified monitoring company in the area of not acting boiler house (see Annex 9).
107. Analytical data are given in Tab.1, whereas Tab.2 generalizes factors considering pollution levels of the site [2]:
108. Table 1.Concentrations of parameters (mg/kg) determined in soil sampled from holes E1 and E2 and Maximum Allowable Concentrations accepted in Armenia (mg/kg)
N0 of sample MAC, Parameters mg/kg E1(I) E1 (II) E1 (III) E2 (I) E2 (II) E2 (III) [2] Cd 0.420 0.304 0.245 0.297 0.314 0.317 <2 Hg 0.023 <0.0012* <0.0012 <0.0012 0.019 0.026 <2.1 As 1.61 2.21 2.08 1.99 1.94 1.92 <10 Sb 1.953 1.529 1.479 1.935 1.787 1.972 <4.5 Pb 17.20 11.40 8.50 14.70 14.70 11.40 <65 Mo 3.64 1.96 <1* <1 1.96 <1 <132
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Ni 24.00 35.00 27.00 29.00 29.00 16.00 <80 V 34.54 44.66 45.98 40.92 49.28 39.82 <150 Mn 268.50 285.00 269.50 304.00 288.00 284.00 <1500 Cr 31.80 42.60 98.40 47.40 83.40 61.20 <90 Zn 102.70 75.70 65.00 89.20 83.70 76.40 <220 Cu 40.40 41.50 45.80 44.20 49.10 39.60 <132 Polychlorinated biphenyls n/d n/d n/d n/d n/d n/d <0.1** Benzopyrene n/d n/d n/d n/d n/d n/d <0.02
109. Note. * denotes the minimal detection level for the given elements; **- Armenia hasn’t a specified value for total contents of polychlorinated biphenyls, so Tab.1 gives a value according to К Н. ., Е.С. (2000) [4]: 110. As seen from Tab.1, out of all the determined parameters no benzopyrene and polychlorinated biphenyls were detected in the studied samples. The contents of Cd, Hg, As, Sb, Pb, Mo, Ni, V, Mn, Zn and Cu did not exceed MAC values, i.e. varied within allowable limits 111. Among all the studied elements a low-level excess against MAC was detected in respect of Cr: only in sample E1(III) collected from C horizon. Content in E1(III) was 98.4mg/kg i.e. 1.1 times excessive vs. MAC. Page 37 of 85 Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTALEXAMINATION D.DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway road link (BASELINE DATA) 112. Table 2. Factors considering pollution level of the site (area) [1] Contents (concentration) corresponding to pollution level (mg/kg) 1st level- Parameters 3rd level - 4th level – 5th level- allowable 2nd level-low medium high super high ( D.2. Ecological Resources 113. The Project study corridor is located in a semi-desert landscape zone with elements of desert with the flora and fauna species which are typical for the whole Yerevan. Generally the use, regeneration, protection, conservation, and management of populations of plants and animals including rare and vanishing species and their natural habitats are being regulated by the Law on Flora (adopted in 23.11.1999) and the Law on Fauna (adopted in 03.04.2000), Armenian Red Book, as well as by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red Data Book and the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, which highlights those plants and animals that are facing a higher risk of global extinction and are therefore listed as critically endangered or vulnerable. Some species are officially recognized as endemic to Yerevan however, due to the fact that they are ubiquitous for Yerevan city area and surrounding regions they are not registered as special protection needed species. a. Flora 114. The Project area is located in a semi-desert zone of Armenia and belongs to Yerevan floristic region. Wormwood and ephemeral vegetation is typical to semi-deserts. The typical plant populations for the Project area are halophyll, gypsophila and psamophyll plants, oshinder- ephemeral, oshinder-cereal, oshider-ohsn and oshan and the typical species are Salsola ericoides, Salsona cana, Calligonum poligonoides, Artemisia fragrans, Kochia prostrata, Teucriumpolium, Poa bulbosa. 115. Several visits were conducted for the proposed area to confirm and verify the probable presence and occurrence of important species of flora especially those listed in the Armenian Red Book (Annex 5). During the field visits in many wild plants from different families such as Fabaceae, Asteraceae, Rosaceae, Poaceae, Poligonace, Chenopodiace, Convolvulaceae, etc were identified but no rare or endangered species listed in the Red Book of Plants of RA which have national conservation significance were identified on site. 116. Among those tree and bush species registered are: Elm, poplar, plane, ash, willow, oak, Page 38 of 85 Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTALEXAMINATION D.DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway road link (BASELINE DATA) maple, red-cedar, common box, etc. The largest number of trees was recorded in segment Babajanyan - Tichina - 144trees, and in segment Silikyan-Ashtarak highway-125trees. The size of trees is very different, starting from 3-4 cm (3 years old apple trees) to 60-65 cm (Elm and poplar trees). The two most represented tree species which were recorded in were Elm (67trees). For the quantities of recorded trees and bushes see below table. Table D-4: the quantities of recorded trees and bushes along sections of Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway Project Silikyan - Total Babajanyan Tichina - Ashtarak – Tichina Silikyan highway Trees 144 5 125 274 146 Bushes 34 0 112 117. Thirty five trees of Platanus orientalis species (oriental plane) were recorded in the segment Silikyan - Ashtarak highway on the left side of the beginning of Silikyan Highway. Platanus orientalis (oriental plane) was the only flora species recorded during the survey which is included in the Red Book of Plants of RA as an endangered species (EN B 1 ab (iii) + 2ab (iii)). It is also registered in The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as a Lower Risk/least concern species. b. Fauna 118. Preliminary survey of fauna along of offered parts of highway was implemented on June (Annex 6). All sections of highway were studied. According to suitable habitats for animals the main important part were Tichina - Silikyan section (some parts of Tichina - Silikyan right-of-way will cross an area containing tons of deposited construction rubbish and hazardous material) and the beginning part ofSilikyan - Ashtarak highway. The standard methodologies of zoological researches were used to survey and census of the different species of animals. The studied area situated in the semi-desert zone where have been found typical for this landscape animals. Invertebrates: 119. The survey identified a limited number of species of invertebrate in the area along the section Tichina - Silikyan. None of the species found are listed in Red Data Book of Armenia. Vertebrates: 120. Amphibians: There were recorded two species of amphibians – the green toad (Bufus viridis) and the marsh frog (Pelophylax ridibundus) were found in dirty pool in the first part of section Silikyan - Ashtarak highway. 121. Reptiles: The surveys confirmed the presence of three species of reptiles (Pseudopus apodus, Darevskia raddei, Hemorrhois nummifer) in the area adjacent to Silikyan - Ashtarak highway section. These species are the common reptiles for Armenia. 122. Birds: During our field observations at the Tichina - Silikyan, Silikyan - Ashtarak highwaysections 15 species of birds were registered, where one of them Larus armenicus crossing this area only for feeding is listed in the Red Book of Armenia (Table. 3). Page 39 of 85 Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTALEXAMINATION D.DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway road link (BASELINE DATA) 123. Mammals: Nine species list of mammals at Tichina - Silikyan and a first part Silikyan - Ashtarak highway was made basing on the analysis of our studies. 124. The Babajanyan-Tichina andSilikyan - Ashtarak highwayareas have been profoundly modifiedby urban development and activities. D.3. Social and Cultural Resources 125. In 2001-2006 34.3% of the Armenian population lived within Yerevan’s 12 districts. Following independence in 1991 and the subsequent economic decline, the population had fallen mainly as a consequence of labor migration, a decreased birth rate, and a slight increase in the mortality; which has since led to a static population in Yerevan. After a period of double digit economic growth of 12% between 2001 and 2007, the country was harshly hit by the global crisis in the last quarter of 2008. As a result, GDP dropped by 14.1% in 2009. In 2011, 35% of the overall population was poor as compared with the 27.6% prior to the crisis in 2008, nearly 19.9% of them are very poor and 3.7% are in extreme poverty. 126. Remittances from migrant workers grew by 11% in 2012 constituting 14% of GDP. According to National Statistical Service, unemployment reached 6% in 2012. Inflation has come down to 2.6% (2012). Armenia was included in a list of countries with high degree of economic freedom in 2012. 127. Sections Babajanyan-Tichina and Tichina – Silikyan include Malatia-Sebastia (Babajanyan st., Raffi st., Ohanov st.) and Ajapnyak (Tichina street, Sililyan highway) districts. There are commercial/business areas like a car repair station, gas station and store of construction (27 main commercial and 10 secondary structures). Residential areas included big houses with orchards, garages. In one of the industrial areas is a not operating boiler house. 128. Section Silikyan - Ashtarak highway yis in Ajapnyak (Silikyan new highway) district. There are commercial/business areas like car repair station, beauty salon and building of H2 TV and as well as residential areas. 129. In all sections there are also community lands which are not used by anyone. 130. The Master Plan indicates that no archaeological or cultural sites are located within the Project right-of-way and no cultural heritage or archaeological sites designated by UNESCO are located in the vicinity of the site. 131. The recent archaeological reconnaissance survey along the proposed alignment of the road construction (see Annex 7) showed that no archaeological barriers are present in the study area, which means no visible features of sites exist because of urbanization, construction and agricultural activities. The archaeological sites presented in the State list of the Historical and Cultural Immovable Monuments of the Republic of Armenia, Yerevan Province are located far away from the future construction activity related to the Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway Project. 132. To identify potential impacts of the proposed projects on physical cultural resources (PCR) a survey has been implemented by experienced archaeological specialist. The reconnaissance survey along the proposed alignment of the road construction showed that no archaeological barriers are present in the study area, which means no visible features of sites exist because of urbanization, construction and agricultural activities. The archaeological sites presented in the State list of the Historical and Cultural Immovable Monuments of the Republic of Armenia, Yerevan Province are located far away and can’t be affected by the construction activities. Page 40 of 85 Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTALEXAMINATION D.DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway road link (BASELINE DATA) D.4. Economic Development 133. The current macroeconomic situation has greatly improved compared to the 2009 crisis, and the economy is set on the path of recovery. It gradually picked up from 2.1% in 2010 and 4.6% in 2011 to 7% in 2012, driven mainly by the mining sector, agro-industries and remittances from abroad. The projection for GDP growth is 6.2% in 2013. But in 2014 it again downgraded to 3.5 %. 134. Silikyan-Ashtarak highway and Tichina–Silikyan sections of the project are located in Ajapnyak Community. Silikyan-Ashtarak highway passes through industrial, commercial and residential areas. There are non-operating barn structures in adjacent areas of the southern section of Silikyan-Ashtarak highway. 135. Section Tichina-Silikyan passes through agricultural lands of Ajapnyak. The cemetery is located about 0.5 km away. 136. Malatia-Sebastia neighbourhood comprises mixed pockets of industrial, commercial, and residential areas. Near to the right of way of Babjanyan-Tichina located non acting boiler house. 137. Utilities found within the Project Right-of-way include above ground gas pipes, large diameter sewers, irrigation pipes, underground telephone and electrical cable, water supply pipes and overhead High-tension electricity lines. Diversions for ground gas pipes and overhead High- Tension electricity lines have been planned within the design. Page 41 of 85 Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTALEXAMINATION E. ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway road link MITIGATION MEASURES E. ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATIONMEASURES E.1. Introduction 138. The Projects’ impacts to the physical, ecological, archaeological, and socio-cultural and economical resources (negative and positive), including the workers’ and community health and safety, in the Project's area of influence were identified. Corresponding mitigating measures were proposed based on significance and occurrence throughout the Project cycle from the engineering design, preconstruction, construction to the operation and maintenance period. Mitigation measures are presented in the EMP (Annex 3). 139. On April-June 2014 and August - December 2015, a team of local and international environmental specialists with the archaeologist conducted an assessment investigation in the project’s area. The objective was to focus on the appraisal and assessment of the significance of impacts of the project. 140. Anticipated impacts on the bio-physical environment of the project (such as soil erosion, increased levels of noise and vibration, air and water quality) will be temporary and are most likely to occur only during the construction period. The impacts are manageable and can be minimized if not eliminated through timely and proper implementation of the mitigating measures proposed in Environmental Management Plan. Environmental protection, safety of the public and the construction workers as well, and hygiene of workers will be fully complied with Armenian legislative regulations in all phases of the Project. Details are presented below. E.2. Positive impacts a) Positive Impacts Related to the Design 141. The Project will provide a link between Argavand Junction and Ashtarak highway which is part of the Yerevan West bypass. Completion of this bypass will divert through traffic around the City center and is expected to improve regional air quality due to a reduction in congestion. 142. The road will be designed and constructed to current high standards, facilitating driver safety (improvement of road markings, signage, safety, drainage, culverts and shoulders). The structural elements of the Project will be designed with consideration to the high risk of seismic activity of the region. Drainage will be incorporated into the road design to control flow, thereby minimizing erosion of soils and local flooding. The design will then enhance the sustainability of the project. 143. The project will help to divert traffic from the city center. As a result, Yerevan’s air quality will be improved by removing through-traffic from the City and congested local roads. The widening and construction of new S6 and S8 sections will bring congestion reductions and improvement of air quality. 144. The Project is located in a dry and semi desert area and as the design includes landscaping on the median and along the shoulders of the street (tree planting, grassing and seeding) in order to avoid erosion and this will improve air quality nearby and along the project right of way. Benefits of landscaping include enhancing ecological value, facilitating infiltration of run-off, stabilizing soil structure, enhancing visual aesthetics of the locality and providing some noise reduction (specially for Babajanyan-Tichina and Silikyan-Ashtarak Highway sections). See Annex 11: Landscape Design. 145. The road will be designed and constructed to current high standards. Thereby the Project is Page 42 of 85 Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTALEXAMINATION E. ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway road link MITIGATION MEASURES anticipated to improve road safety. 146. Besides, according to the Master Plan, it is envisaged to implement design landscaping for public use along section Tichina-Silikyan of the newly constructed road. As a result, the surface area of landscaped areas of public use in Yerevan will be expanded and will impact positively adjacent residential areas (see Annex 11). 147. As a result of this road construction it will be connected to M1 Ashtarak Highway, which in the framework of north-south road corridor provides access to the Black Sea through the territory of Armenia and Georgia and then to European countries. Currently reconstruction works of Ashtarak Highway are being implemented in the framework of North South Road Corridor, which will result in improved road corridor in compliance with international standards. b) Economic Benefits 148. After completion of the road, the improved road link with the other Yerevan west bypass sections will induce regional economic growth brought about by the enhanced accessibility between the north and south of Yerevan. 149. Temporary employment during construction works may provide additional income to the local community through the short-term local employment opportunities. Some may improve their situation temporarily while working on the Project. It is recommended that recruitment be offered in the local community as it is likely to workers will also minimize social problems otherwise caused by non-local workers attracting camp followers. 150. The quantified economic benefits of the Project are: (i) savings in vehicle operating costs and (ii) savings in travel time, both due to increases in vehicle average speeds when compared with the existing road network (iii) reduction of accidents. Additional benefits which may accrue from a reduction in environmental costs and congestion in the existing road network have not been quantified, but are expected to be positive. 151. Average vehicle speeds have been estimated to raise, with a typical increase of 20 to 50 km/hour for private cars and 10 to 30 km/hour for goods vehicles. A complete traffic economy study has been prepared for this project considering: Vehicle operating costs, fuel consumption, time savings. These values are based on GDP per capita, and adjusted according to the particulars of the Yerevan area and vehicle category. E.3. Negative impacts and mitigation measures during construction phase Risk assessment has been implemented bassed on the below matrix: Page 43 of 85 Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTALEXAMINATION E. ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway road link MITIGATION MEASURES The table below provides a brief description of the anticipated site specific impacts related to the project revealed during risk assessments (Table E-1) and intensity of each impact. Table E-1: Site-Specific impacts Potential impacts Sensitivity and Risk Sites magnitude of impact Construction Stage 1 Impacts on the flora and Project is being developed Moderate risk Along the section 7 it is fauna in a highly urban possible to damage environment with scarce existing vegetation and flora and fauna present in fauna species project area. Short term impact expected. 2 Soil, Erosion and Construction and Moderate risk Along the project sedimentation excavation activity leading especially in the Tichina- to topsoil removal and Silikyan section erosion. 3 Impacts on air quality (dust Dust emissions expected at Moderate risk In the project right of way and exhaust gases) work site and at closest during construction receptors. Short-term especially in the dry impact expected which will weather period be temporary in nature and could be mitigated. 4 Noise and vibration impact Noise & Vibration Major risk During construction of generated from the project. construction activities, operation of construction machinery, equipment. Noise and vibration levels expected to vary during activity based upon the Page 44 of 85 Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTALEXAMINATION E. ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway road link MITIGATION MEASURES nature of work being conducted. Moderate noise levels expected at site but minor impact expected at key receptors. Medium vibration levels expected at site but high impact expected at key receptors. Impact expected to be short term in nature. 5 Historical and Excavation activities in the Negligible risk No damage to any archaeological monuments project right of way. Impact historical and expected to be short term archaeological in nature. monument shall be expected. The project right of way is mainly located in the areas of extensive ongoing human impact. 6 Agricultural activities Construction and Low risk In the Tichina-Silikyan excavation activities section construction leading to encroachment in works should be agricultural lands. implemented in the project right of way and not encroach nearby lands. 7 Not proper location, poor Project is being developed Moderate risk Camp will be established sanitation and solid waste in a urban environment and after YMPIU and disposal in construction could bring disturbances to Engineer's approval. camps and work sites key reseptors. Impact expected to be during the whole construction period. 8 Impact on the utilities Project is being developed Moderate risk All utilities along the in a urban environment and project right of way could bring damages to utilities that are not envisaged under the design 9 Construction site safety Project is being developed Moderate risk During construction of issues for workers and in a urban environment and the project residents could bring safety issues to nearby receptors 10 Impact on water quality Surface runoff from project Moderate risk Impact on the Irrigation site of Oil/fuel and waste channel spills as well as improper disposal of debris. Impact expected to be short term in nature. 11 Oil and Fuel spoil Maintenance and re-fuelling Minor risk Maintenance and re- works implementation in fuelling works the right of way instead of construction camp area. Page 45 of 85 Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTALEXAMINATION E. ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway road link MITIGATION MEASURES Impact expected to be in the whole construction period. 12 Solid and liquid waste Disposal of excavated soil, Minor risk Project right of way construction debris and other waste including domestic waste, which can cause soil contamination and other issues. Impact expected to be in the whole construction period. 13 Vehicle Movements on Vehicle movement and Moderate risk Along the whole project Local Roads and Altered possibility of traffic alignment access congestion on the road. 14 Impacts at the quarrying Opening and usage of new Minor risk For the project sites borrow pits/quarries. Continuation of the Construction works of the project will be 24 months. It is expected that the main part of the earth works as well as other heavy construction works will be initiated in the 3rd month and will continue till the end of 18th month. It is predicted that in that period will took place the substantial environmental negative impacts and it is required to implement envisaged mitigation measures to reduce or counteract the impact. Required mitigation measures summary is provided below and detail are in the EMP (see Annex3) a) Impacts on Flora and Fauna 152. No part of the Project passes through or near any designated ecologically sensitive areas, designated wildlife or other sanctuary, national park, botanical garden, nor area of international significance (e.g., IUCN, RAMSAR site). 153. It was confirmed that there are only one endangered species of flora (35trees of Platanus orientalis species (oriental plane) in the segment Silikyan-Ashtarak Highway on the left side of the beginning of Silikyan Highway) registered under the Red Book along the Project alignment. As those trees can be easily replanted as they are quite young and healthy plants the municipality decided to remove and replant in the Yerevan area. There are no endangered species of fauna registered under the Red Book along the Project alignment (Annex 5 and Annex 6). This may be due to the present conditions along the Project alignment which is highly disturbed and characterized by built-up area with houses and commercial establishments and the absence of favorable habitat for any species of flora and fauna listed in the Red Book. 154. A total of 274 small to large community trees and 146 bushes were counted along the Project area. Trees will be cut after obtaining Yerevan Municipality approval. The loss of private trees (and any associated business loss) receives compensation within the scope of Land Acquisition and Resettlement procedures. 155. Where possible, removed community trees shall be replanted. Technical Specification Section 401 -Clearing and Grubbing and Section 1003 – Trees and shrubs should be followed for vegetation removal. The works of replanting of all kind of trees and bushes should be organized either in late autumn following leaf fall or in early spring. If trees are quite old or due to some other reasons the replanting can’t be done some of them shall be cut down during road widening; they should be replaced with new trees and bushes at a ratio of 6:1. 1644 trees and 876 bushes Page 46 of 85 Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTALEXAMINATION E. ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway road link MITIGATION MEASURES will be planted. Appropriate potential planting areas has been identified by the Engineer and provided in the Landscaping Plan (Annex11). 156. Analysing of collected data regarding to fauna it was suggested to use grid with small cells 70sm high along the highway of part Tichina-Silikyan and Silikyan-Ashtarak highway (about 3km) and also to make passages for small mammals along the highway (part Tichina-Silikyan) for giving them a chance to pass the road safely. Final design has taken into consideration this suggestions and appropriate passages envisaged. The mitigation measures are presented in the Flora& Fauna and vegetation clearing Plan in Annex 3. 157. The protected species in the area shall have the special attention as provided in Armenia’s Law on Flora (1999), Law on Fauna (2000) and the requirements of the Red Book for Fauna (Governmental decree 29.01.2010, N 71-N). 158. The following mitigation measures shall take place during construction phase: 35 Red Book trees should be removed only after obtaining relevant permission from the Yerevan Municipality and trees will be handled to the Municipality; Put in place measures to protect trees and shrubs that maybe affected (marking them for being easily recognizable for workers; regulation of traffic movement, waste disposal, etc.); Notify the Engineer and obtain an approval prior to start right-of-way clearing (Trees and shrubs cutting); Inform the Engineer in case of an injured animal is found; Undertake the vegetation removal and site clearing preferably during late autumn and/or winter; A register of cut trees and shrubs is created and kept available for review; For vegetation clearance purposes, pesticides shall not be used. If necessary use only pesticides that are not listed in the Government decree N293 of 17 March 2005 and exclude the use of POP containing chemicals; Cut vegetation shall not be burned but manage as per waste and material disposal plan; Transport cut vegetation to approved waste dump within 2days; Temporarily heap cut vegetation in designated location within the Project right-of-way before transportation to waste dump. b) Impacts on soil, erosion and sedimentation 159. According to soil investigation survey that has been implemented in heating station area project does not pass through contaminated soil area. Detailed mitigation measures are included in the EMP (Annex 3). 160. Soil erosion and sedimentation. The Project is located on a relatively flat terrain. Soil erosion can be generated from improper stock piling excavated earth and top soil and sand during heavy rainfall events. The topsoil stripping and stockpiling in accordance with Armenian legislation and Technical Specifications. These eroded materials ultimately may find their way clogging the canals and drainages. The following mitigation measures shall take place during construction phase: Preserve existing soil layer where practicable. Provide temporary cover such as fast-growing grass species in areas where soil layer is removed and the ground is exposed for a long period. Take the necessary measures to prevent soil erosion and to ensure slopes stability. Seed grass as soon as possible to avoid long period during which the ground is barren. Page 47 of 85 Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTALEXAMINATION E. ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway road link MITIGATION MEASURES In the area of the heating station soil layer on the site should be preserved in its original state therefore MAC – exceeding (low level) contents of Cr will pose no threat to the environment and human health. c) Impacts related to Air quality (dust and exhaust gases) 161. As ground cover is removed, exposed soils within the site will provide a dust source potentially causing nuisance to nearby receptors and a reduction in local air quality. Built-up, commercial or residential areas (especially in the area of Babajanyan-Tichina Section and Silikyan-Ashtarak highway Section) adjacent to the alignment will be the receptors of dust during construction. The generation of dust should be mitigated primarily through maintaining vegetation cover as long as practicable and spraying the haul roads with water. 162. Particulate matter and exhaust gases will be generated by construction vehicle exhaust although the exposure to potential receptors is expected to be insignificant because of the limited level and duration. Nevertheless, exhaust attenuation such as scrubbers or diesel particulate filters will still be applied to vehicles. Detailed mitigation measures are planned in the Annex 3: Environmental Management Plan. The following mitigation measures shall take place during construction phase: Minimize dust emissions through regular water spraying of construction works surfaces; Depending from the soil types at least during the dry weather surface should be watered 3-4 times. However the watering frequency should be approved by the Engineer. Minimize the amount of excavated material held on site and cover all materials wherever possible to prevent dust emissions. Regulate the speed level of vehicles and machinery to minimize dust emissions. In the construction site the speed level should not exceed 10-20 km/h. Use electricity or battery power where possible (or practical) for hand tools rather than diesel. Avoid the use of diesel or petrol powered generators where practicable Provide to workers and vehicle drivers with dust protective masks as necessary and ensure they are using it; Regularly collect baseline data on air quality and dust emissions at sensitive receptors and collect data from the same location to describe changes in Air quality. d) Impacts related to Noise and Vibration 163. During construction, noise will be generated from the operation of vehicles and machinery including excavators, compactors, jackhammers, and other construction-related activities. The most sensitive receptors are occupants of residential properties and other buildings that are adjacent to the road alignment especially of Sections Babajanyan-Tichina and Silikyan-Ashtarak highway. 164. Construction noise levels at nearby receptors will vary throughout the construction period depending on the activities carried out, the distance to sensitive receptors, as well as atmospheric conditions. The Contractor will develop an Environmental Protection Plan as a part of SEMP, when actual locations of construction camps are known. Without mitigation, increased noise levels would likely result in significant temporary noise impacts. Mitigation measures that will be applied to minimize noise detailed in Annex 3: Environmental Management Plan. 165. During construction, equipment may generate vibration at the properties immediately adjacent to the alignment. Any vibration resulting in nuisance effects will be temporary. Vibration effects will be localized and will unlikely result in structural damage to buildings or walls of the Page 48 of 85 Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTALEXAMINATION E. ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway road link MITIGATION MEASURES adjacent private properties. However it is important to note that, some of the houses can be not well insulated and not very well built. Being very close to the right-of-way, inhabitants may experience high sound levels inside their dwellings and house can be more sensitive to vibration. Tender documents impose that the Contractor is fully aware of the existing situation and adapts his working methodology to the surrounding environment 166. The Tender documents also foresee that Inventory surveys (seismological survey if needed) will be undertaken by the Contractor prior to construction and again after construction to inspect any damage. Inventory survey methodology should be approved and monitored by the Engineer. Final methodology also should be submitted for ADB's review. Any damage as a result of construction of the Project will either be repaired by the contractor at his own expense or the owners compensated also at the cost of the Contractor. The following mitigation measures shall take place during construction phase: Comply with construction activities related noise & vibration national legislation (Ministry of Health, Republic of Armenia, Order N138, 6 March, 2002, urban construction), as well according to the Technical specifications. Avoid locating construction camps, machinery and equipment near sensitive receptors such as poorly insulated houses, schools, other public and residual areas. Noisy activities should be scheduled towards the middle of the day whenever it is practicable. Regularly collect data on noise and vibration at sensitive receptors from the same location to describe changes in Noise levels. Change construction method by Engineer request to reduce vibration level. Sensitive receptors are identified in sections Babajanyan-Tichina and Silikyan-Ashtarak Highway of project corridor. They will be confirmed by the Contractor in its SEMP. If additional sensitive receptors will be revelled during SEMP preparation the baseline monitoring will be implemented by Contractor after Engineer's approval. Ensure that all pieces of machinery are equipped with proper silencers and exclude those that are improper state for minimizing noise generation at source. Ensure workers and drivers are provided with appropriate PPE including ear protective equipment. Ensure that vibration levels at sensitive receptors (Poorly insulated houses, schools) are regularly controlled. Noise barrier will be installed where indicated in final design. e) Impacts on historical and archaeological monuments 167. As per recent Archaeological survey (see Annex 7) the archaeological sites presented in the State list of the Historical and Cultural Immovable Monuments of the Republic of Armenia, Yerevan Province are located far away from the future construction activity related to the Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway Project and cannot be affected by the construction activities. 168. However, a mitigation measure can be required along Tichina-Silikyan section and south part of Silikyan-Ashtarak highway section as following: a short monitoring by an archaeologist during excavations works of the construction activities. The following mitigation measures shall take place during construction phase: Restrict construction works activities to the road right-of-way by fencing. Constructions activities, material deposit or vehicles parking should be banned outside of designated construction areas. Ban dumping and disposal of waste, garbage and construction debris in the archaeological sites. Page 49 of 85 Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTALEXAMINATION E. ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway road link MITIGATION MEASURES During construction, secure the site outside of the construction area from heavy equipment and construction materials. Prohibit the use of soil from the archaeological site for construction needs. In the event of archaeological fortuitous find, the Contractor should follow the chance find procedure. f) Impacts on agricultural activities 169. Topsoil in the project’s area will be stripped in road sections where the new alignment is being constructed from the agricultural areas acquired under the LARP. Special efforts need to be made to strip and conserve topsoil for later use for site restoration and in medians. Topsoil management will be implemented in accordance with Environmental Protection Plan as a part of SEMP, as well as Technical Specifications for Topsoil. The following mitigation measures shall take place during construction phase: Manage topsoil to keep its chemical and biological qualities. Reuse it for planting trees, shrubs and for other landscaping needs. Seed grass on surfaces where topsoil is exposed to erosion risks (steep slopes, high embankments, etc.). g) Impacts on resettlement 170. Prior to the start of construction, the occupants of the buildings within the right-of-way will need to be resettled and the buildings demolished. The full social impact will be assessed and a social analysis report will be presented. Resettlement will be undertaken in accordance with the LARF and LARP. h) Specific impacts caused by work activities 171. Construction Camps. Locations for any construction camps will be selected by the contractor in consultation with the Engineer Environment Specialists to ensure minimal impact. For each camp, the Contractor will develop a Construction Work Camps Plan as a part of Site- specific EMP with measures listed in Annex 3. The following mitigation measures shall take place during construction phase: An approval of official authorities and YMPIU for camps’ locations should be obtained prior to their establishment. Locate camps as far as possible from residential areas to avoid disturbing people living along the Project. Avoid installing construction site buildings, vehicle and machinery parking and other facilities on undisturbed natural landscape and on surfaces covered with vegetation. Ensure that workers and other staff have access to proper comfort stations (toilets, hand sinks, showers, etc.), canteen and offices. Sewage water will be collected and transported to appropriate sewage treatment facilities. Collect garbage and dispose at designated and approved dumps. Ensure the safety and the cleanliness of the camp. Restore the natural surfaces that have been compacted after removal of construction facilities. 172. Utilities. For all urban works, there is always a potential risk for disruption to both above and below-ground utilities during construction. This might include above-ground gas mains, water mains, sewers, and electricity lines as well as irrigation facilities. The Contractor prior to construction shall prepare temporary or permanent relocation and/or protection plan. Any disruption to services should be short-term and localized and will take into account the time of Page 50 of 85 Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTALEXAMINATION E. ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway road link MITIGATION MEASURES year and time of day. Affected persons should be notified prior to the works. Management of this issue will be implemented in accordance with Utilities Protection and Relocation Plan in Annex 3.The following mitigation measures shall take place during construction phase: Implement the protection and relocation of utilities in accordance with Technical Specifications. Identify with utility owner the exact location of services and if necessary carry out trial pits. Schedule and implement the works to minimize the temporary disturbance of services Notify the potentially APs prior to the start of works that disturbance to services may occur. Protect or relocate utilities discovered during construction works that were not identified during the Design stage. Relocation expenses will paid by the Contractor. Contractor shall restore or compensate all the costs should the undiscovered utilities be found or the existing ones damaged during construction works. 173. Safety. Construction site safety for workers and residents of the nearby communities is one of concern to the ADB. The impacts relate to occupational health risks like polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) released during asphalting, as well as other construction works relevant safety risks. The Contractor shall take all necessary measures for the safety of the public and pedestrians during construction in accordance with the Occupational Health, and Safety Plan as a part of SEMP. 174. Construction will interfere with existing traffic and might obstruct or close road way and pedestrian way. Routine mitigations during construction are described in the EMP (see Annex 3).The following mitigation measures shall take place during construction phase: Provide Occupational Health & Safety orientation trainings. Take all reasonable precautions (tape fencing, guard points, etc.) to prevent unauthorized entry to the Site Fire-extinguisher is available and easily accessible in all operating machinery and in all sections of the construction site. Regular medical check-ups of worker’s health; Contractor may hire or contract required medical Available and easily accessible first aid kits in all operating machinery and in all sections of the construction site. Season-fit uniform and other PPE provided to workers and other staff. Incentive measures and penalties to enforce the use of PPE. Health& safety incidents to be recorded and reported onto the Engineer and to relevant authorities when needed. 175. Environmental and Safety Orientation. An environmental and safety orientation training program will be developed and implemented during all Project phases. Training program shall include: (i) Training sessions on ADB Safeguards organized by Engineer for engineering and environmental, health & safety personnel of YM, YMPIU and Contractor. (ii) Training on environmental and health & safety issues organized by Contractor’s Environmental and Safety specialists in accordance with the Safeguard Orientation Plan presented in Annex 3 for all Contractors’ Personnel. Engineering staff and workers will be required to attend, an orientation/safety induction course within their first week on site and regularly held trainings for newly recruited workers. On-site workers should be made aware of and trained in standard environmental protection and health & safety requirements and the requirements set in present IEE/EIA to comply with ADB safeguards. 176. Impact on Public. Potentially sensitive receptors will be notified by the Contractors of Page 51 of 85 Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTALEXAMINATION E. ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway road link MITIGATION MEASURES upcoming construction activities in their area that may result in increased dust, noise, temporary road closures and traffic diversions. This may include media announcements to the general public. Notifications should provide contact details on who to contact to obtain further information or make a complaint. To be really effective, public awareness campaigns should be enhanced by involving NGOs. The following mitigation measures shall take place during construction phase: Develop an application form for public complains and suggestions and receive Engineer approval. Install posters or project informational boards with relevant information for the Public: field office location, operating hours, names of responsible contact persons, “hot line” phone numbers, postal address and email addresses, etc. Keep a grievance register book available at the field office or in any other easily accessible location for affected people. Maintain a register of complaints (name, description of the problem, incoming date, response date, further follow-up action and resolution status). Allocate personal responsible for dealing with issues raised by the Public and APs. Organize regular meetings with community members to discuss newly arisen issues if any. Make sure that mechanism of prompt forwarding complains and suggestions to Engineer are in place. The Grievance Redress Mechanism is described in detail in section H of the IEE report. 177. Impact on water. The respective mitigation measures for preventing adverse impacts on canal of irrigation caused by construction activities are introduced in the EMP (Annex 3).The following mitigation measures shall take place during construction phase: All runoff from work areas have to be managed. Prevent untreated discharge of storm water from the construction sites; Prevent run off from all construction sites including: construction camps, quarries, crushing, and concrete batch plant, waste disposal site, etc. Install netting or sheeting beneath the bridge during construction to catch any materials that may be dropped Regularly inspect, repair or maintain drainage structures to avoid sedimentation especially after rainfall events. Clean ditches, drains and culverts from sediments coming from construction activities. Perform concrete casting, joints sealing, application of water-proofing paint or protective systems, curing agents, etc. during the dry season to avoid pollution of water bodies Clean all operating machinery and undertake refuelling at safe distance from water bodies Install petrol/oil Interceptors at each outfall. Install penstock or similar restriction devices at all facilities to prevent pollution in the event of accidental spillage. 178. Excess Spoil. Some excessive amount of soil material may be generated. If excess spoil is generated from the excavation and grading activities, the spoil will be classified, transported and disposed in accordance with MNP requirements. The Armenian Law on Rates of Environmental Charges (2006), Article 3 provides the environmental charge according to waste categorization these are as follows: (i) Category 1 first class hazardousness level – $133/t; (ii) Category 2 second class hazardousness level – $72/t; (iii) Category 3 third class of hazardousness level – $13/t; (iv) Category 4 fourth class of hazardousness level – $4/t; (v) Non-hazardous non-toxic – $2/t); and (vi) Non-hazardous produced during land excavation and construction – $0.2/t. Page 52 of 85 Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTALEXAMINATION E. ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway road link MITIGATION MEASURES Spoil should be disposed of in locations approved by YM and local authorities. 179. Oil and Fuel Spills. There is potential for spill or leakage of fuels and oils from inappropriately stored material, during refuelling or caused by hose rupture from heavy machinery. This would contaminate the soil and could infiltrate into the groundwater or eventually enter surface water if carried off site through run-off. Mitigation in the EMP (Annex 3) sets out measures for avoiding on-site maintenance and re-fuelling where practicable, providing bounded areas for fuel storage and maintenance where on-site maintenance activities cannot be avoided, clean-up of any spill/leak, and reporting to the MNP in case of spills and leaks. 180. Solid and Liquid Waste. Generation arising from the Contractor’s activities. Solid waste that may be generated during construction includes redundant road surface, oil filters, material packaging, and solid waste discarded by construction workers. Liquid wastes that will be generated by the Project include construction worker sewage and waste oils. The EMP specifies that waste generated by the Contractor must be collected, stored, transported, and disposed in accordance with RA legislation and MNP regulation. 181. Excessive soil, oil and fuel spillages and other waste issues are addressed in EMP (Annex 3) and will be mitigated by Contractor in accordance with Waste and Material Management Plan.The following mitigation measures shall take place during construction phase: Record in the waste register, at the beginning of every month, the type and the quantity of waste generated by the construction activities. Organize a training program on waste management for the Contractor’s Personnel. Remove construction waste, garbage and rubbish from the site regularly to avoid dust and long-term accumulation of the litter. The frequency of removal as a threshold for monitoring purposes will be specified by Contractor in the SSEMP and approved by Engineer. Hold sewage in sealed tanks for proper disposal. Categorize, spoil and other construction wastes by types: solid, liquid, dangerous and hazardous, as well as recyclable material. Apply to the Waste Research Center SNCO in MNP for categorization of the construction wastes, as well as for obtaining licenses when needed. Apply to the Engineer for waste disposal dump sites investigation and approval .Obtain all permits for waste disposal and dispose only in permitted sites. Obtain the hazardous waste disposal approvals from MNP. Install special containers for garbage collection which are timely emptied. Construction waste should be removed from the site daily or even more frequently to avoid any stockpiles that may become impediment for the traffic. No waste should be left on site by the end of the working day. Facilities for rubbish and garbage accumulation and removal are installed and emptied regularly. Collect wastewater in special reservoirs and properly treat it from oil and fuel before entering the water bodies. 182. Vehicle Movements on Local Roads and Altered Access. The Project will increase heavy vehicle movements on local roads throughout construction from transport of waste, spoil, and construction materials and machinery. There is potential for disruption to public road access, including diversions where the new highway crosses the existing road, and increased road traffic conflict. It will be the duty of the Contractor to define his traffic movements and access to the site. He will also be responsible for choosing his material and product sources (crushed stone, asphalt etc.). 183. The transportation of material in, from or to the sites of the Project will include approximately 300000 m3 of common excavation, 220000 m3 of embankment and 75 000 m3 of pavement layer material. Due to the nature of the project that is located within a Page 53 of 85 Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTALEXAMINATION E. ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway road link MITIGATION MEASURES preserved corridor along a large part of its length, demolition of existing carriageway will be limited to the connection points. Several structures will also be demolished. Total volume of demolished material is approximately 6 500 m3. 184. This equates to an additional 30 000 vehicle movements over an expected construction period of 24 months also. 185. It is not expected that the Contractor will set up an asphalt plant or open a new quarry as he will rely on existing sources. The bidder will provide all the details on his sources of materials (if any) in the bid documents. The transportation routes will depend on the location of the quarries and the borrow pits that the Contractor will use. The awarded Contractor shall obtain all necessary permits for traffic movements and shall prepare a Traffic & Access Management Plan as part of the updated EMP. The relevant transportation scheme shall be inserted in the SEMP. 186. The following mitigation measures shall take place during construction phase: Organize the movement of vehicles and machinery in a manner creating least interference to the flow of traffic. Provide a temporary passage way for general traffic. Ensure 24h/24 access of public to houses, shops, business, etc. Maintain accessible pedestrian passage ways at all times Obtain approvals from Yerevan Municipality and Police for the construction traffic routes. Undertake a Pre-Construction Road and Property Condition Survey to document the condition of the road and possible affected properties. Locate parking of machinery in designated sites only. Implement an appropriate construction signage scheme including direction signs, markings, traffic signals, lighting, clearly visible solid barriers to channel traffic, flagmen and maintenance of diversions. Reinforce speed limits. Ensure that the vehicles are provided with and are using covering loads when carrying sand, soil, spoil and waste material and when leaving construction site. Check regularly dirt and mud accumulation coming from the construction sites on adjacent roads. Sweep and clean whenever is required and when it is safe to do so. Set speed limits on construction sites to prevent any safety issue and for controlling dust emission. 187. Site Reinstatement. By the end of construction phase and prior to handover of the site by the Contractor to the YM, the Contractor will reinstate the site which will include clearing the site of all construction-related material and waste and transporting same to sites approved by the Engineer, and other affected bodies. Landscaping activities should include grass- seeding and planting native trees and shrubs as will be provided in the design (see Annex 11). Where possible and subject to local constraints, community trees and shrubs removed from rights-of- way will be replaced with native trees and shrubs at a ratio of 6:1, most of which will be in the vicinity of the alignment consistent with sight distances and available space (e.g. on embankment slopes). The Contractor shall ensure that any plantations are correctly maintained during the works and defects liability period Yerevan Municipality will engage competent companies to maintain the trees and shrubs following construction. Final payment to the Contractor is subject to the site being restored to satisfaction of the Employer and affected local communities. The following mitigation measures shall take place during construction phase: Remove all construction-related materials and equipment from the site including machinery, wastes, unused materials, fencing etc. Reinstate natural drainage and other utilities. Restore the soil layer and loosen soil caused by heavy machinery. Page 54 of 85 Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTALEXAMINATION E. ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway road link MITIGATION MEASURES Clean the construction site from the litter and traces of oil and fuel spillages if any. Restore the state of construction tracks up to the previous state. Implement check-list prepared for final sign-off by YMPIU. Perform the vegetation restoration works according to the Landscaping plans specifically developed for each site. Replant trees, shrubs and bushes according to the landscape design provided by the Engineer and agreements with heads of affected community. Plant seedlings of trees / shrubs at a ratio of 1:6 i.e. 6seedling trees / shrubs for every single community tree or shrub cut down in the project right of way. Maintain tree and shrub seedlings as well as other plants during the construction. After the defect liability period the maintenance responsibility shall be transferred to the YM. (Note that defect liability period will continue through the initial period of the Operation phase). E.4. Negative impacts and mitigation measures during operation phase The table below provides a brief description of the anticipated site specific impacts related to the project revealed during risk assessments (Table E-1) and intensity of each impact in operation stage. Detailed mitigation measures are provided in the Environmental Management Plan (see Annex 3) Table E-2: Site-Specific impacts Potential impacts Sensitivity and Risk Sites magnitude of impact 1 Ambient Air Quality Particulate and Minor risk Along the Project right gaseous emissions of way from transportation. No significant impacts with project related increment to baseline ambient quality within acceptable limits 2 Noise & Vibration Noise resulting from Major risk Along the Project right movement of of way, especially transportation. where the density of Significant impact at population is high the sensitive receptors along the project corridor. 3 Ecology, Flora and Fauna Losses of planted Minor risk Project’s landscaped trees, shrubs, grasses areas and lawn Page 55 of 85 Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTALEXAMINATION E. ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway road link MITIGATION MEASURES a) Impacts on Flora 188. Improper maintenance of re-instated sites may result in the losses of planted trees, shrubs, grasses and lawns. To avoid this impact, measures are considered in the EMP (Annex 3). Plants implemented for the Project will be Included in the Municipality of Yerevan vegetation maintenance operations. 189. Municipality will monitor the growth and health state of trees, shrubs, other plants and lawn and will replace any death damaged or unhealthy specimens and reseed incorrectly grown surfaces of lawn. b) Impacts related to Air quality 190. The slight deterioration in air quality that may be caused by increased traffic due to the Project is expected to be insignificant. During the operation period ambient air quality measurements will be conducted by the Contractor in the liability period once a month and Yerevan Municipality. This is to determine and confirm whether or not the anticipated environmental benefit of the Project in terms of improved air quality is being achieved through the new road network, reduction in traffic congestion. The data and information gathered are important in terms of air quality management of Yerevan and neighbouring districts. c) Impacts related to Noise quality 191. Operational noise levels are predicted to increase beyond ambient levels in areas close to the Project where the alignment has been displaced or on sections of new alignment. 192. In order to assess the acoustic impact of the road project on the sensible areas, an acoustic expertise (acoustic model) was performed over the period August 2016 to December 2016 (see Annex 13). 193. On the basis of IFC Guidelines (Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Guidelines) the following assumptions to define the noise level thresholds have been used : increase background levels + 3 dB at the nearest receptor location off-site. For example if a building is located in zone with an actual background of 55 dB(A), the impacts noise could not exceed to 58 dB(A). If it exceed that threshold, acoustic protections should be realized to decrease the noise levels under 58 dB(A); or exceed (“outdoor” values) : a. for residential buildings : i. on daytime : 55 dB(A); ii. on night time : 45 dB(A); b. for commercial buildings : i. on daytime: 70 dB(A); ii. on night time: 70 dB(A). 194. According to the standards those thresholds are defined as “outdoor values” 195. It has been confirmed by PIU that noise impacts be calculated for the year of opening 2019. The figure below shows the road sections taken into account in the 3D acoustic model to Page 56 of 85 Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTALEXAMINATION E. ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway road link MITIGATION MEASURES calculate noise level for current period (2014) and future period (2019 year of opening) without the project: Figure E-1: Road sections taken into account in the 3D acoustic model without the project 196. The figure below shows the road sections taken into account in the 3D acoustic model to calculate noise level for project period (2019): Page 57 of 85 Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTALEXAMINATION E. ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway road link MITIGATION MEASURES Figure E-2: Road sections taken into account in the 3D acoustic model for project period (2019) 197. Traffics used for the project come from the traffic / economic study presented in the PFR report for years 2014 and 2019. 198. Three situations were modelled : (i) Acoustic situation in 2014 without project; (ii) Acoustic situation in 2019 without project; (iii) Acoustic situation in 2019 with project. Page 58 of 85 Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTALEXAMINATION E. ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway road link MITIGATION MEASURES 199. To respect the threshold, provide a cost effective solution and define the requirements for protection, acoustic protections have subsequently been defined in consultation with PIU and ADB and are based on: Limiting speeds to 30 km/h (represented by a green line on annex 1) at night time on specific sections as identified Restricting the transit of trucks at night 200. The night time situation has been found to be the determining criteria defined in paragraph 193. 201. The results demonstrate that 47 residential buildings are over the limits in 2019 and need acoustic protection. 202. It has been decided by Yerevan Municipality to provide partial acoustic protection by the construction of the absorbtive acoustic walls. In total 7 absorptive barriers will need to be built. These are summarised in the following table ref Start End comments Length m Height m Area 1 3+840 R 4+200 R Slip road Incl slip road 360 1.5 540 2 3+830 L 3+980 L 150 1.2 180 3 2+430 R 2+910 R Incl On wall N12 480 2.5 1200 4 2+430 L 2+560 L 130 2.0 260 Incl on Wall N9 + 1+860 L + Access 2+110 L + Access 5 access Road + Wall 250 1.2 300 Road Road N11 Incl on walls N4 / N5 6 1+020 R 1+410 R 390 1.5 585 and Br1+283 7 0+715 R 1+020 R 305 2.5 762 TOTAL 3827 Surface 203. Barriers will be constructed as part of the works. Exact positions will be adapted to the presence of accesses and other constraints. 204. Options for constructing such barriers can be based on either the use of proprietary products or the construction of composite walls. The tender documents for the construction of this section will therefore be based on a performance based criteria allowing for the contractor to design and propose the most cost efficient and aesthetic solution. Acoustic barriers of 2.5m height may need to be considered as structures subject to design loads and must be designed as such. 205. The Contractor will submit his proposals for barriers for prior approval of the Engineer / PIU having taken into account aesthetic and constructability considerations. 206. Walls of up to 1.5m height will have negligible visual impact. Walls of 2.5m height will be subject to specific aesthetic treatment: the Works contract foresees that the final rendering will be subject to prior approval of the Engineer and PIU. It should also be noted that such heights are frequent in the area in that they are constructed as boundary walls between owners. Page 59 of 85 Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTALEXAMINATION E. ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway road link MITIGATION MEASURES 207. With respect to sunlight, walls of 1.5m will have negligible impact on adjoining properties. For the two other locations with walls of 2.5m height: • Wall ref 3 will be constructed at the back of footpath about 10m from existing buildings. At these locations individual boundary walls already exist of similar height that already block sunlight. • Wall ref 7 will be constructed at top of cut slope / existing ground level. These should also be considered as a boundary wall to the adjacent property, and are therefore typical of such surroundings. 208. An isolated commercial building (car workshop / garage / unoccupied) is over the 70 dB(A) (“outdoor” value) for 2019 project day period. According to the IFC Guidelines thresholds, the building needs to be protected but the proximity of the road renders it impossible to build an acoustic barrier that will reduce this “outdoor” threshold limit. In fact the alignment at this location is unchanged as the road will be widened on the other side and the number of lanes remains the same. International best practice also considers the commercial use of this building, for example if the building in itself is a “producer of noise” then this is also considered as a factor in determining the need for protection. E.5. Cumulative Environmental Effects 209. During the public consultations with the local self-governing bodies and Yerevan municipality as well as investigations of the relevant documents including Yerevan Master Plan it was found out that no any further planned projects or activates envisaged in the project right of way which could bring negative cumulative environmental effects. Only Master Plan is indicating new park establishment in the S7 section (see map E-1), which will bring only positive impact for development of this district of Yerevan city. Establishment of new green area will increase the general area of the parks of the Yerevan. As of now the green areas of Yerevan are 6758,5 hectare, from which 858, hectare is for general usage, and per resident green area is 7.8 m2 . 210. During construction, receptors adjacent to the route will be exposed to short-term construction-related nuisance effects, including noise, dust, and altered access resulting in cumulative effects. Within the scope of the project the movement of the heavy techniques along the streets of the Yerevan city districts was considered as a medium-risk impact. So traffic management plan will be developed and approved by police and Yerevan municipality to coordinate the regulation of this issue. 211. These impacts will be significantly mitigated through the implementation of measures described in EMP and SSEMP. Construction of other road sections of the Yerevan bypass are not going to be constructed simultaneously thus, there will be no adverse combined impacts during construction. Map E-1: Yerevan city designed landscaping according to Master Plan Page 60 of 85 Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTALEXAMINATION E. ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway road link MITIGATION MEASURES Page 61 of 85 Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION G. INFORMATION DISCLOSURE, PUBLIC Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway road link COMMUNICATION, CONSULTATION AND PARTICIPATION F. ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES 212. The ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement (2009) as well as Armenian legislation requires consideration of feasible alternatives to the Project in terms of project location and design allowing measures to be proposed to avoid or prevent potential environmental impacts. 213. The City of Yerevan has been planned and constructed with the central area connected by radial roads to the suburbs. This directs through-traffic into the City center as there is currently no complete link directing through-traffic around the City center. The heavy congestion along the existing sections of road contributes to high noise, vehicle emissions and traffic incidents. A complex transport development scheme for Yerevan was originally included in the Yerevan Master Plan in 1981 and construction of some sections of the scheme began in the 1980’s but never completed. The current 2006 Master Plan began to be developed in 2000, at which time the transport development scheme was reviewed, and the proposed scheme essentially remains similar to the original design. 214. This section of road is part of a program of road section upgrades to complete the Yerevan western bypass, aiming to divert transit traffic from Yerevan’s City center, which as a result will improve traffic flow and reduce congestion on local roads. More importantly, when considering this project globally it will allow distribution of the road traffic arriving from the west to the southern suburbs of Yerevan to access the part of the City directly and reduce the traffic in the Davtashen, Ajapnyak and Malatia-sebastia neighbourhood. 215. Upgrade of this section will complete the Yerevan west bypass to divert through traffic off local roads. This will ease congestion, improve traffic conditions and contribute to improving economic factors, and improve regional air quality. 216. The do-nothing scenario: In the scenario of without project, there will be no adverse social impacts as no land will be acquired from the local people for road construction or widening. While ‘with’ the project option, there will be some land acquisition and temporary adverse environmental impacts during construction which could be reversed to the baseline situation after completion of the project. For adverse social impacts of land acquisition for installation of pressure pipes, main and branch canals, the people will be compensated in accordance project LARF and LARP which will be approved by ADB and RA government. However, the socio- economic and environmental conditions would increase with the proposed project which also would have easily mitigated adverse impacts. The ‘do-nothing" option would not contribute to environmental improvement and increased socio-economic developments of the city and would neither have adverse environmental impacts nor positive impacts. The do-nothing option is not considered viable alternative as the conditions will worsen as traffic congestion increases over time it would run counter to Government planning of comprehensive highway network, of which this project is a vital link.For this link a preliminary technical analysis was carried out in March 2014. Three options were presented: (i) S8.1 through existing housing estate as indicated in the existing transport plan; (ii) S8.2 new alignment through the golf course; (iii) S8.3 an upgrade of the existing network. 217. Based on the Preliminary Design and road alignment, alternatives for both the design and road alignment were considered. All alternatives have been classified as environmental category “B”, without major environmental impacts , so the choice of the final design and the alignment have been conducted by the design's feasibility, as well as the scope of Land acquisition and resettlement. 218. Because of physical limiting factors, and the radially designed road network of Yerevan, Page 62 of 85 Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION G. INFORMATION DISCLOSURE, PUBLIC Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway road link COMMUNICATION, CONSULTATION AND PARTICIPATION there are no better and considerable alternatives in terms of spatial location, general alignment, design and construction methodology. 219. However, in an urban project, the cost of Land Acquisition and Resettlement is a major selection criteria and constraint. A preliminary LARP has been carried out for the 3 sections. Below provided LAR budget for the sub-sections: Section 8.1 - USD 43,384,433.49 Section 8.2 - USD 31,704,594.41 Section 8.3- USD 19,762,664.49 220. The LARP cost of S8.3 has been further decreased by reducing the width of the road to fit inside the community land as much as possible. 221. Also under the medium growth traffic scenario, the Economic Internal Rate of Return for the scheme with Alternative S8.3 is 16.5% with a net present value of $36.9 million. The results show higher rate of return for the Alternative S8.3 comparing to the alternative S8.1 (13.6%) and S8.2 (13.4%). Table F-1: Comparative Analysis of Different Project Alternatives Impacts Project Alternatives Environmental Resettlement Technical/Economic Alternative S 8.1 Significantly increased air Significant volume of Shortest option therefore and noise pollution resettlement/physically least travel time. (Alignment through caused by increased displaced APs. existing housing estate) traffic load as the Alignment on existing alignment is passing Safety concerns with estate road so safety through existing new respect to pedestrian issues with respect to housing estate with very crossings eg proximity to miminum geometric low baseline which could school. properties. bring health impacts. Additional parallel roads Difficulties to provide required in order to avoid equivalent access roads numerous accesses. which will bring social dissatisfaction Important visual impact. Alternative S 8.2 Significantly increased air Reduced volume of New alignment, and noise pollution resettlement/physically confortable geometric (Alignment through new caused by increased and economically properties. ground adjacent / near traffic load as the displaced APs. However golf course) alignment is passing high land value. Limited acces required. through existing quiet zone and golf course with very low baseline. Significant visual impact Page 63 of 85 Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION G. INFORMATION DISCLOSURE, PUBLIC Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway road link COMMUNICATION, CONSULTATION AND PARTICIPATION near golf course. Alternative S 8.3 Slightly increase of noise Least volume of Use of existing wide roads pollution caused by resettlement/physically minimises costs. (Widening of existing increased traffic load as and economically roads and new overpass the alignment will be displaced APs. Drainage system of at Chauss Street widened based on the existing road diverted to junction) existing road network. new road system leading to increased capacity on Improved or no effect on overloaded system. the air quality because of reduced traffic Widening of existing road congestions. will lead to additional traffic management and All access roads could be hinderence during the restored or replaced Works. Page 64 of 85 Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION G. INFORMATION DISCLOSURE, PUBLIC Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway road link COMMUNICATION, CONSULTATION AND PARTICIPATION G. INFORMATION DISCLOSURE, PUBLIC COMMUNICATION, CONSULTATION AND PARTICIPATION 222. The Public communication, consultations and participation shall be carried out in compliance with ADB SPS (2009) and Armenian legislation and in accordance with Public Consultation and Communication plan developed in the scope of the present IEE and EMP and updated by the Contractor. 223. The Public Consultation and Communication plan includes: (i) Disclosure of Project related Information to raise the awareness of the public on the Project. (ii) Public consultations are implemented to meet the ADB SPS requirements and the requirements of the RA legislation to ensure the participation of the public and APs on the design and IEE and EMP drafting stage. The further public consultations shall be implemented by Contractor with assistance and participation of the Engineer and YMPIU should the design or another significant change in project implementation occurred. (iii) Grievance Redress Mechanism to ensure the everyday permanent communication with APs for prompt response and resolution of complains and suggestions. 224. The Public Consultation and Communication plan and relevant mitigation measures are presented in the EMP (see Annex 3). G.1. Information Disclosure 225. The final IEE including EMP will be posted on the ADB, YM and YMPIU web sites and translated into Armenian language for disclosure on the YM and YMPIU websites. This will ensure the disclosure of environmental concerns and proposed mitigation measures and other environmental documents are made available to the public, the relevant authorities and other interested parties. G.2. Consultation and Participation 226. To fully comply with the ADB’s policy requirements on Public Consultation and Information Disclosure a public consultation has been organized on 18 June 2014 Yerevan, Ajapniak community, in N155 school. As quite a long time passed and final option and alignment of the project has been decided the second public consultation has been orginazed in 25 February 2016. The notice advertising the public consultation was posted on a daily newspaper as well as the invitations were sent directly to key stakeholders through Yerevan Aarhus center network. Announcement, attendance list and minutes of the public consultation are attached as Annex 2 and 12 of the IEE report. 227. The Public consultation and participation is the opportunity for the Project to incorporate all relevant views of affected people and other stakeholders into the Project design, mitigation measures, and monitoring plan. The process and activities in the conduct of Public consultation (i.e. program schedule, project information handouts, attendance sheet, complaints, issues and concerns raised by participants), its results (e.g. agreements, and resolutions) that will be documented. 228. The Public Consultation procedure under the EIA legislation of Armenia is presented hereafter: Page 65 of 85 Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION G. INFORMATION DISCLOSURE, PUBLIC Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway road link COMMUNICATION, CONSULTATION AND PARTICIPATION (i) the authorized body – regarding the application submitted by the Initiator for the report and expertise draft conclusion at least 7 working days prior to the public consultations; (ii) the Initiator – regarding the conceptual/framework document and the envisaged activities and implementation of their impact assessment activities at least 7 working days prior to the public consultations; (iii) territorial administration bodies and the head of the affected community – regarding the conceptual/framework document and the envisaged activities and implementation of their impact assessment activities at least 7 working days prior to the public consultations. 229. The content of the notification should contains the details of the Initiator, the place of implementation, the summary description of the envisaged activity or the conceptual/framework document , the place of getting acquainted with them and conducting discussions, the conditions, the timeline of providing comments and proposals and other information. 230. The notification and the design documents should be also placed at the official websites of the authorized body at least 7 working days prior to the public consultations. 231. Public consultations are carried out by: (i) the Initiator – regarding the conceptual/framework document , the envisaged activities and the assessment processes of their impacts, (ii) Territorial administration body, the Initiator - regarding the conceptual/framework document and draft report on strategical assessment of their impact, (iii) Territorial administration body, the Initiator - regarding the envisaged activity and report on its impact assessment. 232. The authorized body ensures the participation of its representative in the discussions. 233. Based on the results of public consultations the Initiator makes a protocol attached with video recording. 234. The reasonable comments and proposals by the public should be considered by the Initiator and the authorised body. In case of neglecting, justifications should be provided. 235. The consultation with affected people and other concerned stakeholders, including local persons, will be carried out on an ongoing basis throughout the Project cycle to provide timely disclosure of relevant and adequate information that is understandable and accessible to affected people and responsive to the needs of disadvantaged and vulnerable groups; and should enable to incorporate all relevant views of affected people and other stakeholders into the mitigation measures and implementation issues. The consultation process and its results will be documented. 236. The ADB SPS 2009 policy on Public Consultation is a process with a requirement to engage with communities, groups, or people affected by the proposed Project and with civil society. It: (i) begins early in the Project preparation stage and is carried out on an ongoing basis throughout the Project cycle; (ii) provides timely disclosure of relevant and adequate information that is understandable and readily accessible to affected people; (iii) is undertaken in an atmosphere free of intimidation or coercion; Page 66 of 85 Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION G. INFORMATION DISCLOSURE, PUBLIC Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway road link COMMUNICATION, CONSULTATION AND PARTICIPATION (iv) is gender inclusive and responsive, and tailored to the needs of disadvantaged and vulnerable groups; and (v) enables the incorporation of all relevant views of affected people and other stakeholders into decision making, such as project design, mitigation measures, the sharing of development benefits and opportunities, and implementation issues. 237. The public consultations event to disclose the initiative and to present the Project took place on 18 June 2014 and 25 February 2016 at Yerevan Ajapniak community, in N155 school. An advertisement was published in the Hayastani Hanrapetutyun newspaper and on the Municipality of Yerevan website, as well as the invitations were sent directly to key stakeholders through Yerevan Aarhus center network. 238. During the meetings the results of the Initial Environmental Impact Assessment of Tranche 2 were introduced. It was noted that surveys showed that the potential negative/adverse impacts of the Project would be temporary and would be mitigated and minimized through measures specified by the environmental management plan. 239. The results of the survey of flora showed that 35 Platanus orientalis (platan) (listed in the Red Book) would be the most significantly affected trees. Question was asked if relocation of other trees was also possible. It was noted that some of the existing trees including Red book species will be relocated by Yerevan Municipality (as they are young and healthy trees. They will be cut only in the event of impossible relocation. For each tree cut a replanting measure with a ratio of 1:6 will be implemented. During final design stage Yerevan Municipality stated that will organize relocation and replanting of Red Book species and will provide appropriate location for those actions. 240. The public was also made aware of possible suggestion-making and grievance procedures/mechanisms. It was noted that affected persons could make any suggestion and/or complaint related with environmental impact assessment and environmental security issues. 241. Fauna specialist introduced that there were no species of the Red Book in the Project area and it would be possible to prevent potential negative impacts through proposed mitigation measures. Particularly in the Tichina-Silikyan section it was suggested to install a grid with small holes along the road and to create 2-3 average sized passageways to ensure free movement of the animals. A question was raised if it is possible to put such mitigation measures. The Engineer stated that these suggestions were acceptable and would be taken into consideration during implementation of the final design. The final design provided a passage ways for the free movement of animals. Before approval those technical solutions has been discussed and agreed with fauna specialists. 242. By the end of the meeting participants have stated that provided solutions and mitigation measures are acceptable for them and they are looking forward for the project. Page 67 of 85 Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION H. ACCOUNTABILITY & GRIEVANCE Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway road link REDRESS MECHANISM H. ACCOUNTABILITY &GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM H.1. ADB’s Accountability Mechanism 243. ADB website presents the Accountability Mechanism (AM) as a forum where people adversely affected by ADB-assisted projects can voice and seek solutions to their problems and report alleged noncompliance of ADB's operational policies and procedures. 244. ADB remains firmly committed to the principle of being accountable for complying with its operational policies and procedures, and solving problems of project-affected people and ensures high standards of accountability, transparency, openness, and public participation. The AM policy of 2012which, as presented in their website (http://www.adb.org/documents/accountability-mechanism-policy-2012), is designed to: (i) enhance ADB's development effectiveness and project quality; (ii) be responsive to the concerns of project-affected people and fair to all stakeholders; (iii) reflect the highest professional and technical standards in its staffing and operations; (iv) be as independent and transparent as possible; and (v) be cost-effective, efficient, and complementary to the other supervision, audit, quality control, and evaluation systems at ADB. 245. The ADB AM executes the tasks via the problem solving function which assists people who are directly, materially, and adversely affected by ADB-assisted projects to find solutions to their problems. Contractor shall inform the APs on the ADB AM as an alternative opportunity for solving of problems. H.2. Grievance Redress Mechanism 246. For receiving feedbacks, concerns and complaints from the APs, a Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM), inspired by the problem solving function of ADB’s guidelines and policies shall be maintained for the duration of the Project. The Grievance Redress Mechanism will intend to assist aggrieved persons in lodging their complaints and to describe the mechanism designed to redress their grievances in a timely and effective manner. The parties potentially involved are: the complainants, Contractor, Engineer, YMPIU, EA, and the courts. 247. Public will be informed about the GRM during the public consultations. Also information on the existence of GRM and the steps the AP could undertake to raise the suggestions or complains shall be disclosed on the YMPIU website, as well as on the Project informational board installed by the Contractor on construction sites. 248. The procedural steps of the Grievance Redress Mechanism for the Project provided below. Page 68 of 85 Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION H. ACCOUNTABILITY & GRIEVANCE Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway road link REDRESS MECHANISM Figure H-1: Grievance Redress Mechanism Flow-Chart 249. The following are the procedural steps to file a complaint, pose an inquiry on matters relating to project implementation, environmental concerns and other issues regarding the Project. Page 69 of 85 Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION H. ACCOUNTABILITY & GRIEVANCE Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway road link REDRESS MECHANISM Pre-construction stage: 250. Step 1. The person affected by the Project could raise their suggestions/concerns/complaints first of all to the PIU. PIU receives and resolve/replies the APs' grievances. 251. If an AP is not satisfied with the response or PIU responsible staff needs additional capacity to response the APs' grievance, the Grievance Review Group (GRG) can be formulated to ensure comprehensive, equitable and transparent discussion of the case. To establish legitimacy of the GRG to review and judge on the substantive merit of the AP’s complaint, the composition of the GRG should be balanced and include an independent observer to ensure the impartiality and transparency of the complaint review process. The following composition of the GRG is proposed: Members Position (a) Representative of PIU Chairperson (b) Representative of safeguards team (PIU) Member (c) Representative of Local Government, as relevant Member (d) Certified technical expert, as relevant Member (e) Representative of Engineer/Contractor, as relevant Member (f) Representative of the APs Member (g) Independent party (for example NGO) Observer 252. To make for effective complaint processing, the role and responsibilities of each GRG member should be carefully elaborated and explained to them. 253. Step 2. If AP is not satisfied with PIU’s decision even after GRG review of the grievance, then s/he can lodge the grievance to the Yerevan Municipality. YM follows Public Administration RA law for registration, revision and resolving the case. Construction Stage: 254. Step 1. The person affected by the Project could raise their suggestions/concerns/complaints first of all to the Contractor’s dedicated grievance staff that is an attempt will be made to resolve complaints at the local level. In order to maintain transparency and accountability to affected communities and to make information, assistance and grievance resolution services accessible to the Affected Persons, the Contractor will establish the following GRM as a part of the Project’s integral GRM: (i) AP’s could approach Contractor’s representative (construction foreman, engineer, social or environmental specialist) on-site and/ or register their suggestion /complain into the grievance register book kept by Contractor at the field office established in the construction camp located nearby the RoW. The template for recording grievance, content and format of the application shall be specified in the Contractor’s SEMP and agreed with Engineer. (ii) Contractor ensures the provision of contact information (field office location, operating hours, names of responsible contact persons, phone numbers, regular mail and email addresses, etc.) via posters and Project informational boards. 255. Contractor should immediately inform the Engineer and PIU if AP lodged the grievance and should send the copy of written complaint to them. Contractor should implement appropriate mitigation measures to solve the issue and send the written response/reply to the AP with cc Engineer and PIU. 256. Step 2. Should the AP be not satisfied with the Contractors’ solution of his/her complain, the further opportunities are available. AP could next apply to the Engineer via lodging the complaint Page 70 of 85 Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION H. ACCOUNTABILITY & GRIEVANCE Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway road link REDRESS MECHANISM within one month after receiving/not receiving the response from the Contractor. 257. The incoming suggestions/ complains shall be considered and classified into environmental and social/resettlement items. The social/resettlement safeguard related complains shall be handled in the scope of Engineer and YMPIU LARP specialists. 258. The environmental specialists of the Engineer in collaboration with the Contractor(s) shall establish an office at the Project site where environmental complaints of Projects’ AP regarding EMP and project operations’ impacts can be lodged. This Project site office will be used for: supervision of construction, including monitoring of the Contractor’s compliance to the EMP to ensure the mitigation measures are timely and properly implemented; disclosing all safeguard documents; and receiving and responding to the comments/feedbacks from the community. The Engineer shall respond to the complaint within 15 days. 259. Step 3. Should the Engineer fail to satisfy the complaint, AP could apply to YMPIU, YM, EA and ADB AM. The complaint in the Construction stage at the PIU level will be proceeded with the same scheme as in the pre-construction stage. All the contact information shall be provided by Contractor on posters and on the Project informational board. Contractor shall serve as an entry point in this stage and provide the necessary explanations and assistance in application to the mentioned entities, if needed through the personal contact with AP. 260. Finally the AP can always seek attention and interference of the court. However all the efforts will be made to settle the issues at the Contractor’s, the Engineer and YMPIU level. If not possible, attempts will be made to resolve the issues at the YM level to avoid/minimize litigation as much as possible. 261. All complaints regardless of the outcome and solutions will be properly documented and made available for review, monitoring and evaluation purposes. Page 71 of 85 Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway road link I. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN I. ENVIRONMENTALMANAGEMENT PLAN 262. The Environmental Management Plan is prepared to ensure compliance with the ADB’s environmental safeguard requirements and all applicable laws, regulations and standards for environmental protection in Republic of Armenia. The EMP contains the measures to mitigate and prevent the unwanted effects that may arise during the Project implementation, as well as the monitoring actions to check the compliance of construction works implementation process to the planned mitigation measures through the whole Project cycle: from the engineering design phase, preconstruction, construction through the operation and maintenance periods. The final EMP as an integral part of the final IEE will be included in the tender and contract documents. The EMP is presented in Annex 3. 263. On the other hand the Contractor will determine his construction practices, working methods, schedule and access to the site. To best reflect the changed and modified conditions the Contractor will required to complete and update the EMP with more detailed site-specific and activity specific mitigation measures and prepare the Site-specific environmental management plans (SEMP) 28 days prior to works commencement date. The SEMP will be considered as consistent part of Contractor’s contractual liabilities. 264. Contractor will consult with Engineer and decide how many SEMPs are needed for each Road links area and will prepare the SEMP based on the following outline: (i) Boundaries of the site the SEMP is relevant for are defined; (ii) Sensitive receptors and environmental values are identified; (iii) Site-specific construction activities are specified; (iv) The risk of impacts is assessed; (v) Environmental management measures are assigned for the impacts that need to be mitigated as a result of risk assessment; (vi) SEMP prepared including the sub plans indicated in Annex 3; (vii) Environmental work plans prepared (maps, drawings, etc.). At the stage of risk assessment the ADB risk assessment methods must be used. The Construction Contractor must develop the following Site-Specific EMPs: Site Specific Flora & Fauna Protection and Vegetation Clearing Plan Site Specific Construction Camp Plan Site Specific Noise and Vibration Management Plan. Site Specific Traffic and Access management Plan Site Specific Site Management Plan (Quarry and borrow pit, dumping sites, concrete batching and asphalt plants) Site Specific Waste and Contaminated Soil Management Plan. The SSEMP should be developed by the Construction Contractor and submitted to the Supervision Consultant and PIU for approval. Based on the further circumstances, revealed during construction, other SSEMPs could be developed by Contractor based on instructions of the Engineer and PIU. Mitigation 265. The purpose of the Environmental Management Plan is to guide the Contractor and Engineer in the prevention and mitigation of environmental impacts related to implementation of the construction works, as well as to serve as guidance for the Yerevan Municipality and other relevant authorities, including the SEI during operation and subsequent maintenance period. The Page 72 of 85 Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway road link I. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN Environmental Management Plan will serve as the basis for the following: (i) Management of the Project’s potential impacts and their prevention or mitigation; (ii) Preparation of SEMPs by the Contractor prior to commencement of pre-construction and construction related activities; and (iii) Implementation of monitoring program to check compliance with the environmental legislation, regulations and environmental standards. 266. The Environmental Management Plan summarizes the anticipated environmental impacts (as identified in section E). For every identified impact a corresponding mitigation measure is proposed. The mitigation measures will be more specified based on the risk assessment to be conducted during the preparation of the SEMPs. The environmental monitoring activities, the entities responsible for carrying out those activities and the estimated costs of implementation are also included. 267. The SEMPs will be prepared by the Contractor based on the specificities of the construction contract and updated upon the need to be adapted to possible changing conditions. It shall be submitted to the Engineer for the review and YMPIU approval. Any changes or deviations from the SEMP must first be approved by the Engineer. (i) According to the recommended Environmental Safeguard Clauses for Civil Works Contracts the Contractor shall undertake the following investigations and activities during the mobilization period: (ii) Hire a full time environmental specialist (ES) with strong background in health and safety (iii) Ensure the participation of the ES, engineering and work’s supervision staff in the ADB safeguard presentation training organized by Engineer. (iv) Organize environmental and safety training and orientation for workers 1. Implement a survey of the initial condition of access roads Implement the measure on identification and protection of existing community trees that might be damaged by construction activities in accordance with SEMP; 2. Protection and/or relocation of water mains, sewers, electricity lines and other utilities; 3. Surveys for collection of baseline data for water quality, air quality (dust), noise and vibration, 21 days prior to commencement of works. (v) Submit for approval by the Engineer28 days prior to start the works the Site- specific Environmental Management Plan. 268. Beside the above mentioned Contractor will: (i) Provide access to the site and to facilities for the ES. (ii) Allow access to the site for any environmental monitoring and inspection at any time requested, (iii) Ensure the everyday implementation of the SEMP, including undertaking of regular monitoring, maintenance, reporting, etc. (iv) Execute upon work completion, all the work necessary to reinstate all the used areas of the site close to its original condition to the reasonably acceptable level. This will be approved by the Engineer in written certification of reinstatement. 269. The provisions set out in the EMP will be implemented by the Contractor ES and monitored by the Engineer ES in assistance with YMPIU ES. 270. The EMP provides general principles and common mitigation measures and includes the Page 73 of 85 Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway road link I. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN following sub-plans: (i) Occupational Health, and Safety Plan (ii) Public Consultation and Communications Plan (iii) Vegetation Clearing Plan (iv) Utilities Protection and Relocation Plan (v) Environmental Protection Plan (vi) Construction Work Camps Plan (vii) Site Management Plan (Quarry and borrow pit, dumping sites, concrete batching and asphalt plants) (viii) Traffic and Access Management Plan (ix) Emergency Response Plan (x) Waste and Material Disposal Plan (xi) Site Reinstatement, Landscaping, and Revegetation Plan. a) Occupational Health, and Safety Plan 271. The main purpose of this Plan is to document all the ADB and Armenian legislation requirements to the General Contractor (GC)3 and the subcontractors (SCs) to ensure environmental and occupational safety and health protection through the Project implementation. 272. Contractor will charge the health &safety specialist or environmental specialist with responsibility to design and implement the orientation program on the topics detailed in Annex 3. 273. Contractor shall take all measures necessary to safeguard the health, safety and welfare of all persons entitled to be on the Site and shall ensure that the Works are carried out in a safe and efficient manner. 274. The implementation of the Occupational Health and Safety sub-plan required the environmental, archaeological, and occupational health and safety orientation for the whole involved construction personnel. The personnel at all levels have a degree of responsibility in relation to environmental, archaeological, and occupational health and safety issues. As such, orientation for all personnel in relation to environmental issues and the implementation of the EMP aiming to raise awareness and enhance the skills of the construction workforce will be crucial to ensure the effectiveness of the EMP. 275. Requirements for worker to wear personal protective equipment including hard hats, safety boots, high-visibility vests, gloves, eye-glasses and ear defenders and PAH masks or equivalent, as required. b) Public Consultation and Communications Plan 276. The purpose of this plan is to document all measures the GC, SCs, are to implement to maintain the project information disclosure and the communications with the stakeholders, the project affected people, NGOs and other interested groups about the project in compliance with the ADB SPS 2009 and with the Armenian legislation. 277. The plan aims to raise public awareness and interest and stakeholders’ involvement through dissemination of information about program including construction works’ and related activities’ timetable, employment opportunities and benefits of the project. 3 The general contractor (GC) is the entity who enters into a contract for the works with the IA and who is responsible, by contract, for the work and conduct of its subcontractors (SCs). Page 74 of 85 Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway road link I. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 278. This plan is developed with the intention of maintaining the constant communication with stakeholders, members of the community where the project is located and to the general public in whole. c) Flora & Fauna Protection and Vegetation Clearing Plan 279. The purpose of this sub-plan is to document approach of the GC, SCs, and their workers to minimize impacts on flora and fauna and to protect areas that contain Red Book species that presented in the Project area. 280. The sub-plan is developed to comply with MNP policy and the RA Laws on Flora (23.11.2009) and Fauna (03.05.2000), as well as legislative regulations on the use of chemicals for vegetation clearing works. Contractor should develop SSEMP for flora and fauna Protection and Vegetation Clearing. The main mitigations that could serve as a basis for the SSEMP are presented in Annex 3. d) Utilities Protection and Relocation Plan 281. The purpose of this sub-plan is to document the approach of the GC to protect or relocate identified utilities and to manage the protection or relocation of any utilities encountered during the construction works. 282. Utility designs will be validated by utility owner. The Utilities Protection and Relocation sub- plan will be implemented in accordance with Technical Specifications 283. Mitigation measures are presented in Annex 3. e) Physical and Cultural Resources (PCR) Preservation Plan 284. Contractor should develop SSEMP for Physical and Cultural Resources preservation. The purpose of the SSEMP is to document the approach of the GC and SCs and their workers to protect identified archaeological, historical, and cultural sites and monuments and to manage any physical cultural resources that are encountered during the construction works in accordance with Armenian legislative requirements on archaeological and cultural chance finds, as well as to protect the values which are outside but close to the road alignment. The main mitigations that could serve as a basis for the SSEMP are presented in Annex 3. 285. The Project will not be built in any cultural heritage or archaeological sites designated by UNESCO or by the MOC. 286. The following accidental discovery protocol will be completed by the contractor and approved by archaeological service (?). If any potential cultural heritage or archaeological sites are identified: (i) Work that might adversely affect that site shall stop immediately; (ii) The site shall be reported to the relevant supervisor, who shall ensure that this discovery is reported to archaeological service (?) within 24 hours; (iii) The area will be demarcated and archaeological service (?) will supervise investigation and carry out salvage operations. (iv) Such demarcated sites must be inspected to confirm no inadvertent or unreported damage. The frequency of this inspection shall be commensurate with risk and where appropriate must be undertaken without entry to the heritage site. 287. If necessary, the mitigation measures will be based on the conclusions of the archaeological survey report (see Annex 7). Page 75 of 85 Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway road link I. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN f) Environmental Protection Plan 288. The purpose of this sub-plan is to document the approach of the GCs, SCs and their workers in the implementation of measures to protect the soil, air and irrigation canal from the erosion and sedimentation, dust and other emissions, as well as noise and vibration as a result of the construction activities. The Plan contains mitigation measures to reduce the risk of any impacts to an acceptable level for all the used areas: construction sites, camps, haul roads, quarries, borrow pits, dump sites, etc. (See Annex 3) Particularly the following aspects are addressed: (i) Soil erosion and sediment control; (ii) Air pollution and dust control; (iii) Water pollution control; (iv) Noise & vibration control. 289. Soil erosion and sediment control plan prescribes the appropriate organization of works on- site to minimize the exposed areas and to avoid soil erosion and origination of sediment-laden runoff, 290. Plan includes the issues related to topsoil management. Topsoil will be stripped from undisturbed natural landscapes and excavated from embankment areas and borrow sites. Topsoil will be salvaged and temporary stockpiled for further use in cut and fill slopes after completing grading operations. Top soil will be stored for site restoration and in medians. Excessive remaining part of the topsoil not used in road construction will be disposed in the sites designated by YM. 291. The management measures are developed to minimize potential health and nuisance impacts and air pollution to control dust and gaseous emissions resulting from the construction activities. 292. The purpose of the noise & vibration control is to minimize and manage the potential impacts of increased levels of noise & vibration causing health and property risks like nuisances, hearing impairment which can impact both construction workers and the nearby leaving residents. Contractor should develop SSEMP for noise and vibration management and mitigation. The main mitigations that could serve as a basis for the SSEMP are presented in Annex 3. g) Construction Work Camps Plan 293. Contractor should develop SSEMP for Construction work camp management and mitigation. The purpose of this sub-plan is to document the approach of the GC, SCs, and their workers in the implementation of measures to manage construction work camps that will be implemented in or near the right-of-way taking into consideration that the right-of-way is mostly located in a highly populated residential district. 294. Issues associated with the design, construction, and use of the camps relate both to the potential environmental impacts of the camps, and the need to suitably plan camps to protect the environment avoid nuisances to adjoining communities and maximize worker health, safety and amenity. The main criteria/principle for the location of facilities for the Contractor’s offices, housing of Contractor’s personnel, storage of equipment and vehicles is to minimize soil and ground water pollution, and disturbance to nearby residents in order to avoid conflict situation with population and local/central authorities. The main mitigations that could serve as a basis for the SSEMP are presented in Annex 3. h) Quarry and borrow pit, dumping site, concrete batching, asphalt Page 76 of 85 Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway road link I. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN plants’ Management Plan 295. Contractor should develop SSEMP for quarry and borrow pit, dumping site, concrete batching, asphalt plants' management and mitigation. The purpose of this sub-plan is to document the approach of the GC, SCs, and their workers in the implementation of measures to manage the impacts of the construction activities on the quarries, borrow pits, crushing plants, haul roads that may be required for the Works. The management measures in this sub-plan have been developed to minimize potential health and nuisance impacts by incorporating the following principles. The main mitigations that could serve as a basis for the SSEMP are presented in Annex 3. i) Traffic and Access Management Plan 296. Contractor should develop SSEMP for traffic and access management. The purpose of this sub-plan is to document the approach of the GC, SCs, and their workers in the implementation of measures to manage traffic and access on the construction site during the construction works. The traffic management and access plan will be developed by the Contractor and will be approved with police, Engineer and agreed with YMPIU, YM. The main mitigations that could serve as a basis for the SSEMP are presented in Annex 3. j) Emergency Response Plan 297. The purpose of this Plan is to document the approach of the GC, SCs, and their workers for the transportation, handling, use, storage, and disposal of chemicals and in the implementation of measures in the event of spills or accidental releases of hazardous materials and any other likely incident or accidents that may rise during construction works. The implementation of the measures envisaged in the Annex 3: Environmental Management Plan will allow reducing the risk of any impacts up to an acceptable level. k) Waste and Material Management Plan 298. T Contractor should develop SSEMP for waste and material management. The he purpose of this sub-plan is to document the approach of the GC, SCs, and their workers in the implementation of measures for the management and disposal of wastes and spoil materials produced during construction and for the management of contaminated soil, in case the construction activities interfere with presumably contaminated soil. 299. The key waste management philosophy that is applied in this plan is based on the following hierarchy of waste management approaches (highest to lowest priority): (i) Avoid waste generation and interference with contaminated soil; (ii) Minimize waste generation and interference with contaminated soil; (iii) Reuse as much waste as practical; (iv) Recycle as much waste as practical; and (v) Dispose of any remaining waste and displaced contaminated soil in an environmentally suitable manner in locations assigned by the relevant authorities. 300. The management of waste, spoil materials and contaminated soil according to the aforementioned principles using proper collection, segregation, storage, disposal and education/training methods will ensure the low level of risk associated with waste generation and contaminated soil manipulation. The proposed mitigation measures are listed in Annex 3: Environmental Management Plan and should be completed by Contractor in SSEMP. Page 77 of 85 Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway road link I. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN l) Site Reinstatement, Landscaping, and Re-vegetation Plan 301. Should be referred also to the appropriate sections of the Technical Specifications 302. The purpose of this plan is to document an approach of the GC, SCs, and their workers in the implementation of site cleaning and restoration including restoration, landscaping, and re- vegetation measures as part of the construction works. m) Post-construction phase (Operation and maintenance) 303. During the Defect liability period Contractor will be responsible for the environmental safeguards compliance to ADB SPS and Armenian legislation for the time period during which Contractor is implementing defect correcting works on-site. For the rest time period during the whole Defect liability period and the following operation period environmental compliance to the requirements of Armenian legislation will be ensured by YM. I.2. Monitoring 304. Monitoring within the EMP includes baseline monitoring data collection and regular environmental monitoring. 305. Baseline data collection for soil, water, air quality and noise &vibration has been implemented by Engineer during preparation of the final IEE. 306. Dust, water, noise and vibration monitoring plan as a component of Environmental Management Plan: monitoring will be developed by Contractor and agreed with Engineer for further regular monitoring with clear indication of location of measurement points, schedule of measurements and thresholds relevant for each measurement point for the comparative analysis, The thresholds for the further regular monitoring will be set based on baseline data and Armenian regulation standards and agreed with Engineer. The costs of baseline data survey will be included in Contractor’s budget. 307. The regular environmental monitoring contains the planned activities that will guide the Contractor to check and/or compare the effectiveness of the mitigation measures for prevention and control of the negative impacts of the Project. It is also used for measurements and comparative analysis of different parameters whether or not the environmental standards and indicators are maintained or exceeded so immediate and appropriate action can be taken. Environmental monitoring can also point and determine the efficacy of mitigation measures to control unwanted impacts of the Project. It will be monitored by the Engineer in determining if the recommended mitigation measures are being implemented effectively. Environmental monitoring results will be documented to record the signs of adverse impacts which are detected in order to undertake the corrective actions at the earliest time practicable. Where monitoring results do not meet the environmental performance indicators, action taken will also be recorded. 308. Monitoring consists of routine reviews and monitoring to compare the findings with the baseline data and thresholds during: (i) the construction phase, (ii) the post-construction phase. 309. Monitoring shall be implemented through the monitoring site visits of environmental specialists of all Project levels. The site visits shall be carried out in accordance with the formal monitoring schedule: Contractor-weekly, Engineer-weekly, YMPIU-monthly. The details of environmental monitoring tasks are described in Annex 3, Table 2. Page 78 of 85 Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway road link I. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN I.3. Implementation arrangement 310. Implementation schedule and responsible entities of implementation are provided in the EMP (see Annex 3). a) Environmental Staffing 311. International and national Environmental Specialists will be involved at all Project levels: YMPIU, Engineer and Contractor. The capacity built to ensure compliance of project activities with ADB safeguard policy and Armenian legislation, as well as tasks and responsibilities of environmental units and specialists involved in the Project are also provided in the Annex 3, table 1. b) Responsibilities, roles, tasks and frequencies related to monitoring 312. Regarding the implementation, the supervision and the monitoring of the EMP, responsibilities, roles, tasks and frequencies are as follow: (i) The Contractor environmental specialist with a strong background of health and safety has the following responsibilities, roles and tasks: Contractor’s supervising team and environmental specialist implement the environmental mitigation measures and their related monitoring activities on a daily basis; Environmental specialist monitor baseline data surveys as required in the Technical Specifications and the Environmental Protection Plan; Environmental specialist carries on site’s visits and inspections on a weekly basis; Environmental specialist documents monitoring activities and results in a weekly environmental report; In case of inadequate monitoring results, Environmental specialist identifies the necessary corrective actions through a Corrective Action Plan as soon as possible; In cases of accidents (fire, explosion, oil spill, bitumen overflow, etc.), the Contractor must notify the Engineer immediately. Initial notification might be verbal, but must be followed by a written report within 24 hours after the incident or accident happened; In Tichina-Silikyan section, implement short surveys by an archaeologist during excavation works of construction phase and provide reports on these surveys; Environmental specialist prepares monthly environmental report as part of Contractor’s monthly progress report Environmental specialist carries out 2 visits during the defects liability period and provides a site status report. (ii) The Engineer environmental specialist with a strong background of health and safety has the following responsibilities, roles and tasks: Supervise, inspect and coordinate, on a daily, weekly and monthly basis, the tasks of the environmental specialist and the supervising team of the Contractor and the Contractor’s construction activities; Inspect sites Contractor are intending to use for construction camp (s), facilities, storage, parking, waste dumping, health and safety etc. prior the start of operation, prepares the reports on the findings of inspection and Page 79 of 85 Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway road link I. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN submits to the YMPIU for approval, as soon as this information is available; Review and advise for Engineer’s approval and monitoring of Contractor’s SSEMP (including approval of construction site) to validate that all measures are foreseen. Review Corrective Action Plans provided by the Contractor and transfer to the YMPIU as soon as possible for approval; Inspect and supervise the implementation of corrective actions by the contractor to ensure their effectiveness soon after their implementation; Monitor the effectiveness of the corrective actions; Review the Contractor’s weekly monitoring reports to check on proper the data and information of the environmental monitoring activities; Review and approve the documents submitted by Contractor based on consultation with YMPIU, updated EMP, report outlines and templates, etc.; handling the complaints of GRM Reviews Contractors site status report during the defects liability period; Prepare a monthly progress report based on contractor monthly progress report, including environmental safeguards and monitoring implementation; Prepare annual reports as well as end of phase report for submission to the YMPIU who will in turn submit it to ADB. (iii) The YMPIU environmental specialist responsibilities, roles and tasks are: Regularly inspect construction activities; Review the monthly environmental safeguards, including monitoring reports submitted by the Engineer; Review and approve the corrective action plans and other documents as needed; Keep the recording of monitoring data; Prepare and submit to ADB bi-annual reports; Review and submit to ADB end of phase report prepared by the Engineer; Other broader tasks assigned to YMPIU include the general management of the EMP and ensuring compliance to Armenian legislation and ADB Safeguard Policy Statement, are presented in section B.4 of this report. (iv) The State Environmental Inspectorate (SEI) of the Ministry of Nature Protection (MNP) have the authority to inspect the Project’s compliance with the environmental protection principles and relevant regulations in accordance with Armenian environmental legislation and the conditions that may be imposed by the EIEC and with the Project EMP. (v) The MOE has the responsibility to undertake environmental due diligence. c) Awareness raising and environmental training 313. The Contractor shall be responsible to arrange general orientation session about project activities and environmental awareness. This session shall focus on the responsibilities for all people/workers working on site about the protection of the environment and the safe handling of social issues during construction period in accordance with ADB SPS (2009), Armenian environmental legislation and IEE and EMP. 314. A training need assessment will be identified for proper delivery of EMP at field level. Session shall include but not limited to: minimizing waste at source, respecting and protecting Page 80 of 85 Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway road link I. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN wildlife at site, proper handling of the waste, workers’ safety measures during work and emergency preparedness in case of incidents, etc. A separate session for nearby impacted communities shall also be arranged to inform on the GRM and to protect people from any incidents during construction period. A special session for truck and machinery drivers shall also be included. I.4. Costs and sources of funding A specific pay item will be included within the Bill Of Quantities to account for the cost for environmental protection estimated at 2% cost of the works. In addition the environmental related costs (supervision, surveys, trainings, communication with public, reporting) will be foreseen also in the Engineer budgets in the scope of request for proposal. Costs are related to the implementation of the following actions: 246. The costs for the EMP and its related sub-plans form part of the direct costs for implementing the Project. Thus, costs are estimated by the Contractor as marginal costs of the three general phases of the Project: pre-construction, construction & post-construction operation. Indicative costs are presented in Annex 3, Table 1. The summary table of the costs is presented below: Table I.1 – Preliminary estimated costs and sources of funding of EMP (subject to revision) Type of activities Costs US$ Sources of findings Implementing and 740 000 Contractor monitoring of the 740 000 US$ Included in total construction cost environmental mitigation Engineer measures Remuneration (2 times per week * 4 weeks * 24 (2 % cost of the works plus months) cost of utilities relocation) Surveys are also included in the budget Strengthening the 118 500 Contractor administration of the EMP 66 500$Included in total construction cost including required capacity Engineer development and training 52 000 $ included in budget Raising the awareness of the 4 675 Contractor Project staff and workers Included in total construction cost Total US$ 863 175 I.5. Reporting 315. The environmental safeguards compliance of the Project shall be regularly reported on all project implementation levels: Contractor, Engineer, YMPIU, YM and ADB. 316. The following environmental reports shall be submitted by the Contractor to the Engineer: (i) Weekly Environmental Reports. – The results and findings from the environmental monitoring activities will be documented in specially developed by Contractor and approved by YMPIU monitoring check list. The weekly monitoring report shall include Page 81 of 85 Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway road link I. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN the environmental performance indicator and assessment of the effectiveness of the mitigation measures. (ii) Monthly Progress Report- summary environmental report shall be submitted as part of the Contractor’s Monthly Progress Report. Monthly reports shall be analytical and provide explanations for anomalies, non-compliance and problems encountered. 317. The Reports shall comprehensively include all relevant aspects in implementing the mitigation measures of the EMP and SEMP (e.g., what type of mitigation, purpose and object(s), site/location, materials and activities involved, others specify) compliance to any environmental regulations and requirements such as training/orientation, permits, license, etc. undertaken during the period covered by the report. The outline of the reports will be agreed with the Engineerand YMPIU and will contain the following parameters to be monitored: (i) Work sites; (ii) Work Site safety – Site workers and surrounding communities; (iii) Material and Waste management and disposal; including hazardous waste; (iv) Contractor’s facilities and equipment; (v) Quarries, borrow pits and excavated material dumping sites; (vi) Concrete batching plants; and (vii) Public communication and grievances. 318. In cases of accidents, (fire, explosion, oil spill and bitumen overflow, etc.), the Contractor must notify the Engineer immediately. Initial notification may be verbal and shall be followed by a written report within 24 hours when the incident or accident happened. 319. The Engineer submits to YMPIU monthly monitoring reports on environmental safeguards as part of the Monthly Progress report and annual reports as well as end of phase reports. YMPIU will submit bi-annual environmental safeguards report to ADB. The bi-annual reports shall be disclosed on the YMPIU and ADB websites. Page 82 of 85 Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway road link I. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN J. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS J.1. Conclusions 320. Based on the indication of the Rapid Environmental Assessment in Appendix 1 and the findings of the IEE, the classification of the subproject as Category “B” is confirmed, and no detailed EIA will be needed to comply with the environmental policies of the ADB. At the same time according to Armenian EIA legislation the EIA procedure and expertize is not required for this project. The potential negative impacts (such as nuisances from dust, noise, traffic and access changes, which are likely to be experienced by nearby communities, the impact on Flora and Fauna are associated with the location and the construction works will be temporary and can be minimized by following the site specific environmental management plan, providing adequate supervision and ensuring the timely implementation of the mitigating measures outlined in the EMP. 321. At the same time, based on the results of noise baseline investigations and especially in the areas where the noise level is currently low, noise mitigation measures shall be implemented in order to reduce noise impact during operation phase. For example, a 2m high noise barrier will be installed at the impacted hospital. 322. During one year during the defects liability period, noise monitoring should be done by contractor and complementary acoustic insulation measures should be proposed and installed as necessary. 323. Key benefits of this project include a reduction in traffic congestion; economic benefits and improvements to regional air quality once operational. J.2. Recommendations 324. The construction contractor will consider the present IEE and EMP as part of the Contract. 325. The Contractor shall prepare based on the EMP (Annex 3) and submit for approval by the Engineer, the Site-specific Environmental Management Plans (SEMP) with detailed operating environmental management and monitoring measures during the mobilization period, prior to the start of construction works, during the entire length of the construction activities and during the defects liability period. 326. The Engineer shall monitor and supervise the implementation of mitigation measures by the Contractor as specified in the EMP and issue non-compliance notice if they are not properly implemented in a timely manner. The non-compliances will be ranked according to the criteria of non-compliance levels specified in Environmental Safeguards Information kit. A penalty system will be applied to Contractor for the Non-compliance Level III: during the Works, the Contractor shall be subject to a penalty of 200 USD per day starting from the day set as the deadline for improvement any of the requirements of the IEE and EMP. The Engineer may also stop all relevant works (at the Contractor’s cost) until the requirements of the IEE and EMP have been fulfilled and rectified to the Engineer’s satisfaction. Such penalties shall be independent of any penalties imposed by the laws of RoA. 327. The compliance of construction activities to the ADB safeguards and to Armenian legislation shall be checked through regular monitoring carried out by the Contractor, Engineer and YMPIU. 328. Towards the end and prior to the completion of the Project, the environmental monitoring will be handed over to the Environment Unit of the Yerevan Municipality. Page 83 of 85 Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway road link I. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 329. The Contractor's appropriate specialist together with Engineer will survey the location of community trees and shrubs most likely to be damaged by the construction activities and propose methods to prevent their lost. All trees and shrubs that can be avoided by construction activities but are close to work sites should be protected. All other trees and shrubs that cannot be preserved will be replanted at a 6:1 ratio. The planting of those trees and shrubs for replacement will be performed in locations with suitable soil conditions. Drought and dust resistant local species will be used. The newly planted tree seedlings should be maintained for 1 year by the Contractor during the defects liability period. Afterward, maintenance of vegetation will be performed by Yerevan Municipality. 330. Contractor shall accept the results of the surveys and investigations (tree identification and counting, environmental baseline data, utilities) of the present IEE and EMP. Contractor will perform a baseline data collection for Air Quality, Water Quality, Noise & Vibration, 21 days prior to the commencement date of construction works if the time between this IEE and construction work is too long or the situation has been changed drastically. Page 84 of 85 Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link ANNEXES Annex 1: Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA) Annex 2: Public Consultation, Meetings and Participation of 18 June 2014 Annex 3: Environmental Management Plan of Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway Project Annex 4: Location of Tranche 2 - Babajanyan-Ashtarak highway road link Annex 5: Flora assessment Annex 6: Fauna assessment Annex 7: Archeological Investigation Annex 8: Water quality analysis Annex 9: Soil survey Annex 10: Noise and vibration survey Annex 11: Landscape Design Annex 12: Public Consultation, Meetings and Participation of 25 February 2016 Annex 13: Acoustic expertise – Study report Page 85 of 85 Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link Annex 1: Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA) Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA) Checklist ROADS AN D HIGHWAYS Instructions: This checklist is to be prepared to support the environmental classification of a project. It is to be attached to the environmental categorization form that is to be prepared and submitted to the Chief Compliance Officer of the Regional and Sustainable Development Department. This checklist is to be completed with the assistance of an Environment Specialist in a Regional Department. This checklist focuses on environmental issues and concerns. To ensure that social dimensions are adequately considered, refer also to ADB checklists and handbooks on (i) involuntary resettlement, (ii) indigenous peoples planning, (iii) poverty reduction, (iv) participation, and (v) gender and development. Answer the questions assuming the “without mitigation” case. The purpose is to identify potential impacts. Use the “remarks” section to discuss any anticipated mitigation measures. Country/Project Title: Armenia / Yerevan Western Ring Road, Vahagni- Malatia-Sebastia district (Babajanyan Street) Sector Division: Roads and Highways Conducted by / date: Pierre Bourguignon (Egis) / 01 June 2014 SCREENING QUESTIONS Yes No REMARKS A. Project Siting . Is the Project area adjacent to or within any of the following environmentally sensitive areas? Cultural heritage site Protected Area Wetland Mangrove Estuarine Buffer zone of protected area Special area for protecting biodiversity B. P ot e nt ia l Environmental Impacts Will the Project cause… . encroachment on historical/cultural areas; disfiguration of lands cape by road embankments, cuts , fills , and quarries? Roads & Highways, page 2 SCREENING QUESTIONS Yes No REMARKS . encroachment on precious ecology (e.g. sensitive or protected areas )? . alteration of surface water hydrology of waterways crossed by roads , resulting in increased sediment in streams affected by increased soil erosion at construction site? . deterioration of surface water quality due to silt runoff and sanitary wastes from worker-based camps and chemicals used in construction? . increased local air pollution due to rock crushing, cutting Emissions of air pollutants can occur from a and filling works, and chemicals from asphalt processing? wide variety of activities during the construction (vehicular movements on unsealed roads/tracks, earthmoving activities, drilling, wind blowing over cleared or eroded areas and/or material stockpiles, ...) Routine mitigation during construction will be described in EMP. . noise and vibration due to blasting and other civil works ? There are many different noise and vibration sources on road construction sites such as general earthworks operations (excavation, compaction, ...), drilling operations, traffic of vehicles, excavators and other machinery, ... Routine mitigation during construction will be described in EMP. . dislocation or involuntary resettlement of people . other social concerns relating to inconveniences in living conditions in the project areas that may trigger cases of upper respiratory problems and s tress? . hazardous driving conditions where construction interferes Construction will interfere with existing traffic with pre-existing roads? and might obstruct or road way and pedestrian way. Routine mitigation during construction will be described in EMP (Traffic management plan). . poor sanitation and solid waste disposal in construction Construction projects potentially generate camps and work sites, and possible transmission of large amounts of waste materials. communicable diseases from workers to local populations? Routine mitigation during construction will be described in EMP. . creation of temporary breeding habitats for mosquito vectors of disease? . dislocation and compulsory resettlement of people living in The proposed right of way is sometimes right-of-way? located in densely populated areas. Resettlement and, displacement of people and businesses will be necessary. Mitigation measure will be described in Land Acquisition and Resettlement Plan (LARP). . accident risks associated with increased vehicular traffic, leading to accidental spills of toxic materials and loss of life? . increased noise and air pollution resulting from traffic The ambient air quality is expected to be volume? improved. Erection of structures to absorb noise will be considered. . increased risk of water pollution from oil, grease and fuel No surface water bodies. spills, and other materials from vehicles using the road? Categorization: The classification is based on the most environmentally sensitive component of the project: increased local air pollution due to rock crushing, cutting and filling works, and chemicals from asphalt processing: Category B. Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link Annex 2: Public Consultation, Meetings and Participation of 18 June 2014 SUSTAINABLE URBAN DEVELOPMENT INVESTMENT PROGRAM TRANCHE 2 List of Participants of Public Consultation on Initial Environmental Impact Assessment For Road section Babajanyan –Ashtarak Highway N Name, Surname Position E-mail/Tel Signature 1 Pierre Meurisse Team Leader [email protected] Signed 2 Narine Interpreter [email protected] Signed Khachatryan 3 Armine Environmental [email protected] Signed Yedigaryan Specialist 4 Boris Gasparyan Archaeological [email protected] Signed Specialist 5 Tigran Head of educational [email protected] Signed Hayrapetyan laboratory 6 Arsen Gasparyan President of Young [email protected] Signed Biologists Association 7 Astghik Researcher, lecturer, [email protected] Signed Ghazaryan YSU, PHD 8 George Papov Researcher, lecturer, [email protected] Signed YSU, PHD 9 Manne Arakelyan Researcher of YSU [email protected] Signed 10 Ashot Aslanyan Researcher of YSU [email protected] Signed 11 Ishkhan Sargsyan Inhabitant Bashinjaghyan str 1 Signed 12 Vahan Flora expert [email protected] Signed Amirkhanyan 13 Emma Hakobyan Inhabitant Signed 14 Nora Martirosyan Director of PIU [email protected] Signed 15 Vardan Tech. specialist of [email protected] Signed Karapetyan PIU 16 Ruzanna Environmental [email protected] Signed Voskanyan specialist of PIU Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link Attendance sheet Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link PROTOCOL Of Public Consultation on Initial Environmental Impact Assessment (IEIA) within Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program, Tranche 2 (For Section 6: Babajanyan‐Tichina, Section 7: Tichina‐Silikyan, Section 8.1: Vahagni 1, Section 8.2: Vahagni 2, Section 8.3: Silikyan‐Ashtarak Highway) Date/Time: June 18, 2014, at 16։00 Location: City Yerevan, Ajapnyak Community, Secondary School N155 The list of participants is attached. The following issues were raised in the agenda of the session: Opening speech Presentation of Initial Environmental Impact Assessment of Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program, Tranche 2. Opening of the meeting As an opening of the meeting Nora Martirosyan, Project Director of the Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program, welcomed the participants. Nora Martirosyan mentioned that the Republic of Armenia shall submit relevant package of documents to the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in order to receive a loan from the ADB for the implementation of Tranche 2. The Initial Environmental Impact Assessment is a constituent part of the package. Nora Martirosyan noted that the objective of the Project was to improve urban transportation system in Yerevan. She also informed that according to the Project it was envisaged to complete missing road connections in the western urban ring road, which would help divert transportation from the centre of the city. The first issue of the agenda was introduced by Armine Yedigaryan, Environmental Specialist of the Consulting Company. Armine Yedigaryan introduced the results of the Initial Environmental Impact Assessment of Tranche 2. It was noted that surveys showed that the potential negative/adverse impacts of the Project would be temporary and would be mitigated and minimized through measures specified by the environmental management plan. The results of the survey of flora showed that the species 35 Platanus orientalis(platan) of the Red Book would be most significantly affected trees. However, it was noted that relocation of the mentioned trees was possible (as they are young and healthy trees), if those trees were affected during the implementation of the final design. Nora Martirosyan asked if relocation of other trees was also possible. Armine Yedigaryan noted that some of the existing trees were possible to relocate. They will be cut only in the event of impossible relocation. For each tree cut a replanting measure with a ratio of 1:6 will be implemented. Further Armine Yedigaryan mentioned that management, prevention or mitigation of potential impacts of the Project would be elaborately incorporated in the Environmental Management Plan (EMP). The EMP will include the main principles, general mitigation measures and about 12 sub‐ plans. The public was also made aware of possible suggestion‐making and grievance Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link procedures/mechanisms. It was noted that affected persons could make any suggestion and/or complaint related with environmental impact assessment and environmental security issues. The second issue of the agenda was introduced by Astghik Ghazaryan, who had implemented a survey on fauna of the Project. She mentioned that there were no species of the Red Book in the Project area and it would be possible to prevent potential negative impacts through proposed mitigation measures. Particularly in the S.7 section, for flat areas it was suggested to install a grid with small holes along the road and to create 2‐3 average sized passageways to ensure free movement of the animals. The Engineer stated that these suggestions were acceptable and would be taken into consideration during implementation of the final design. Minutes of the meeting were taken by Armine Yedigaryan, Environmental Specialist of the Consulting Company (Egis International) Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link Annex 3: Environmental Management Plan of Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway Project 1. The Environmental Management Plan (EMP) provides the set of mitigation and monitoring measures to be undertaken during project implementation in order to avoid, reduce or mitigate the adverse environmental impacts. It presents the identified potential impacts and their locations and occurrences, proposed mitigation measures, the entities responsible for mitigation and their monitoring activities including the estimated costs. 2. The EMP describes how the mitigation and other measures to enhance the benefits of environmental protection will be implemented and monitored. It explains how the measures will be set up and managed, who will be responsible to implement them, when and where they will be implemented and by whom monitored. The following elements are described in the EMP: (i) Project Activities addressed in the EMP; (ii) Potential environmental impacts (including impacts on archeological resources); (iii) Mitigation measures during pre-construction, construction and operation phases of this Project; (iv) Monitoring activities during pre-construction, construction and operation phases of this Project; (v) Responsibilities of various entities in the implementation of mitigation and monitoring measures; and (vi) Indicative costs of environmental management and mitigation. Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link ANNEXES Table 1: Environmental Management Plan: Mitigation Tranche 2 ‐ Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway Project Potential Project Activities Environmental Proposed Mitigation Measures Responsible Entities Indicative cost of mitigation (US$) Impacts PRE-CONSTRUCTION PHASE 1. Baseline Missing baseline 1. Update EMP to reflect baseline monitoring surveys Engineer Costs of these activities are accounted monitoring information for information, detail design and incorporate in tender and in the Engineer budget surveys (Air monitoring during contract documents. Update EMP and include baseline quality, Water pre-construction monitoring survey results and quality, Noise phase 2. Include specific requirement in tender and contract appropriate clauses in tender and & Vibration as documents. contract documents well as Flora YMPIU and fauna, archeological Evaluate the bid investigations) and award contract documents ADB Be informed on YMPIU decision 2. Preparation EMP requirements 1. Develop Technical Specifications based on mitigation Engineer Costs are accounted in the Engineer of tender and are not taken into measures defined in the EMP and incorporate budget contract consideration in the environmental clauses into Particular conditions of the Develop Technical specifications documents detailed design tender and contract documents. and update the tender and contract documents to include appropriate leading to adverse environmental environmental clauses impacts during both YMPIU construction and operation of the Review tender and contract Project documents ADB Be informed on results of YMPIU’s review Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link ANNEXES Table 1: Environmental Management Plan: Mitigation Tranche 2 ‐ Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway Project Potential Project Activities Environmental Proposed Mitigation Measures Responsible Entities Indicative cost of mitigation (US$) Impacts CONSTRUCTION PHASE 3. Orientation and Contractor’s non- 1. Contractor hires one Environment and Health & Safety Contractor Contractor environmental compliance to the Specialist to manage environmental issues and mitigation. training EMP leading to Provide specialist(s) and train staff Cost of 1 HSE Specialist available full- 2. Provide training to all staff on Environment and Health & time during the 24 months construction insufficient Engineer environmental Safety period is estimated at: US$ 60 000 controls and (See sub-plans below for more details). Monitor the Contractor, construction environmental workers, environmental parameters Engineer degradation. and reports to YMPIU Remuneration for 24 months included YMPIU in budget is estimated at: Issues non-compliance notices US$ 52 000 Cost of 1 day induction training program on Health, Safety and Environment for 50 construction workers at US$ 50 par day plus the fees of 3 days of a trainer at US$ 75 per day, is estimated at: US$ 2 950 Prepare and submit, within mobilization period, a SSEMP including 4. All site Environmental the following environmental management sub-plans: Contractor Costs of those plans are accounted for construction degradation, 1. each of the Construction Plans detailed activities Prepare and implement below. Nuisance from 2. Archeological Preservation Plan (including noise & vibration 3. Noise and vibration Management Plan Engineer activities in 4. Construction Camp Plan Review, approve and monitor Right of way, 5. Site Management Plan (Quarry and borrow pit, dumping sites, implementation Borrow pits, concrete batching and asphalt plants) Dump sites, 6. Traffic and Access management Plan YMPIU 7. Waste and Contaminated Soil Management Plan Construction Supervise the Contractor 8. camps) and the Engineer Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link ANNEXES Table 1: Environmental Management Plan: Mitigation Tranche 2 ‐ Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway Project Potential Project Activities Environmental Proposed Mitigation Measures Responsible Entities Indicative cost of mitigation (US$) Impacts 1. Occupational Health and Safety 5. All site activities Lack of information 1. Occupational Health & Safety orientation trainings on Contractor Cost of developing, implementing and on EMP and the following topics: Implement the sub-plan and managing this sub-plan by the applicable General rules and regulations to be followed on the Prepare the orientation program Contractor’s HSE specialist is already environmental construction site and camps accounted in point 3 above. regulations for the Engineer Project may lead to Construction activity-specific rules and regulations Cost of PPEs for 50 workers at US$ 250 Review, approve plan and assist environmental including working on bridge, working with electrical per worker is estimated at: monitor implementation Review degradations tools, digging pits, etc. US$ 12 500 incident logs General health and safety awareness program for Sickness, injury, or Information on health risks and illegal educating construction workers on sexually YMPIU death of workers, trafficking is included in the training transmitted diseases and HIV/AIDS. Review plan and assist the road users and other session accounted in point 4 above. Engineer people near the site Illegal trafficking: workers should be made aware caused by exposure that trafficking of humans, wildlife, endangered to hazardous species, and illegal substances through the road substances; slips, corridor will not be tolerated and be advised of a trips and falls; and progressive penalty scheme up to and including falling objects. dismissal. 2. Take all reasonable precautions (tape fencing, guard points, etc.) to prevent unauthorized entry to the Site 3. Exclude unsafe working practices and unsafe tools from the construction-site. 4. Fire-extinguisher is available and easily accessible in all operating machinery and in all sections of the construction site. 5. Regular medical check-ups of worker’s health; Contractor may hire or contract required medical Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link ANNEXES Table 1: Environmental Management Plan: Mitigation Tranche 2 ‐ Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway Project Potential Project Activities Environmental Proposed Mitigation Measures Responsible Entities Indicative cost of mitigation (US$) Impacts professionals 6. Available and easily accessible first aid kits in all operating machinery and in all sections of the construction site 7. Season-fit uniform and other PPE provided to workers and other staff. Incentive measures and penalties to enforce the use of PPE. 8. Health& safety incidents to be recorded and reported on to the Engineer and to relevant authorities when needed. 2. Public Consultation and Communications 6. Public Lack of information 1. Develop an application form for public complains and Contractor Cost of developing, implementing and consultation, and understanding suggestions and receive Engineer approval. managing this sub-plan by the awareness raising by communities of The HSE specialist hired by the Contractor’s HSE specialist is already and grievance administrative 2. Install posters or project informational boards with relevant Contractor implements awareness accounted in point 3 above. districts and information for the Public: field office location, operating hours, and grievance redress program of affected parties names of responsible contact persons, “hot line” phone the sub-Plan numbers, postal address and email addresses, etc. about the planned Engineer works activities and 3. Keep a grievance register book available at the field office schedule of or in any other easily accessible location for affected people. Review plan and monitor the implementation can implementation 4. Maintain a register of complaints (name, description of the lead to frustration YMPIU and complaints, problem, incoming date, response date, further follow-up which in turn could action and resolution status). Supervise the Engineer result in delays for 5. Allocate personal responsible for dealing with issues raised the Project. by the Public and APs. 6. Organize regular meetings with community members to discuss newly arisen issues if any. 7. Make sure that mechanism of prompt forwarding complains and suggestions to Engineer are in place. The Grievance Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link ANNEXES Table 1: Environmental Management Plan: Mitigation Tranche 2 ‐ Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway Project Potential Project Activities Environmental Proposed Mitigation Measures Responsible Entities Indicative cost of mitigation (US$) Impacts Redress Mechanism is described in detail in section H of the IEEreport. 3. Flora & Fauna Protection and Vegetation Clearing 7. Earthworks and Disturbance and Prepare and submit, within mobilization period, a SSEMP Contractor Cost of developing, implementing and other construction degradation of flora (outline is provided underChapter I) including the following Hire a local Fauna and Flora managing this sub-plan by the works and fauna habitat, environmental management requirements: specialist to assess the occurrence Contractor’s HSE specialist is already especially 274 accounted in point 3 above. 1. Undertake a survey to identify all trees and shrubs which of Red Book species in the project trees, 146 bushes area (following Annex 5 and Annex and 35 trees of are located close to construction site and could be damaged Cost of hiring during 20 days a local by construction works; 6) and provide recommendations to Fauna and Flora specialist at US$ 75 Platanus orientalis minimize the impact for the species in the per day, is estimated at: 2.35 Red Book trees should be removed only after obtaining protection of those species and US$ 1500 segment Silikyan - relevant permission from the Yerevan Municipality and trees monitor the results of those Ashtarak highway will be handled to the Municipality recommendations Cost for protection of existing section recorded in community trees for an estimated 100 the IUCN Red 2. Put in place measures to protect trees and shrubs that may Engineer trees at US$ 15 per tree is estimated at: Book. be affected (marking them foe being easily recognizable for US$ 1500 workers; regulation of traffic movement, waste disposal, etc.) Specialist to design the tree planting Clearing of or replacement. vegetation at times 3. Notify the Engineer and obtain an approval prior to start Review plans and monitor the detrimental to right-of-way clearing (Trees and shrubs cutting) implementation fauna habitat. 4. Strictly perform vegetation cutting and clearing works in Report results monthly accordance with Technical Specification Section 401 - YMPIU Clearing and Grubbing and Section 1003 – Trees and shrubs Supervise the Engineer 6. Inform the Engineer in case of an injured animal is found. 7. Undertake the vegetation removal and site clearing preferably during late autumn and/or winter. Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link ANNEXES Table 1: Environmental Management Plan: Mitigation Tranche 2 ‐ Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway Project Potential Project Activities Environmental Proposed Mitigation Measures Responsible Entities Indicative cost of mitigation (US$) Impacts 8. A register of cut trees and shrubs is created and kept available for review. 9. For vegetation clearance purposes, pesticides shall not be used. If necessary use only pesticides that are not listed in the Government decree N293 of 17 March 2005 and exclude the use of POP containing chemicals. 10. Ensure that workers are using PPE when using pesticides or other vegetation clearing chemicals. 11. Cut vegetation shall not be burned but manage as per waste and material disposal plan. 12. Transport cut vegetation to approved waste dump within 2 days. 13. Temporarily heap cut vegetation in designated location within the Project righ-of-way before transportation to waste dump. 4. Utilities Protection and Relocation 8. Utilities Disruption of 1. Implement the protection and relocation of utilities in Contractor Cost of protecting and relocating utilities protection and services provided accordance with Technical Specifications (reference to be cannot be strictly accounted as Survey utilities prior to construction relocation by utilities causes confirmed). environmental mitigation measures. But impact on APs 2. Identify with utility owner the exact location of services and if Liaise with local representatives, for information purposes, the necessary carry out trial pits. and service providers evaluated costs of construction 3. Schedule and implement the works to minimize the Hire approved contractors activities related to utilities is temporary disturbance of services estimated at: Engineer 4. Notify the potentially APs prior to the start of works that US$ 7000 000 disturbance to services may occur. Review and monitor implementation. 5. Protect or relocate utilities discovered during construction works that were not identified during the Design stage. Assist with liaison with local Relocation expenses will paid by the Contractor. representatives and service Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link ANNEXES Table 1: Environmental Management Plan: Mitigation Tranche 2 ‐ Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway Project Potential Project Activities Environmental Proposed Mitigation Measures Responsible Entities Indicative cost of mitigation (US$) Impacts 6. Contractor shall restore or compensate all the costs should providers the undiscovered utilities be found or the existing ones YMPIU damaged during construction works. Monitor the Engineer and review 5. Archaeological Preservation Sub-Plan 9. Road Damage to Prepare and submit, within mobilization period a SSEMP Contractor Contractor construction archaeological, (outline is provided under Chapter I) including the following Hire a local archaeologist to If archaeological resources are activities at section historical and environmental management requirements: implement the monitoring. discovered, included in total where potential cultural resources SSEMP will be developed for section 7 and south part of Support archaeologist during the construction cost, estimated to be archeological maximum 2%. resourcescould be section 8 where potential archaeological sites could be monitoring. Wait end of ADB discovered. discovered. Investigation before continuing construction activities. Included in the corporate A short monitoring will be implemented by an archaeologist environmental due diligence cost during excavations works of the construction activities. If Engineer archaeological resources are discovered the Archaeological Preservation Plan will be respected. Modify road design to integrate recommendations of detail The Archaeological Preservation Plan will contain the following: Archaeological Investigation if any. Review recommendations and Purpose, monitor implementation. Responsible entities, Approvals and permits, Assist with liaison with local representatives and service Procedures, providers Site description and sensitive receptors, Risk assessment, YMPIU Mitigation measures. Monitor the Engineer and review After the risk assessment the following mitigation measures will be implemented: 1. Restrict construction works activities to the road right-of-way by fencing. 2. In the vicinity of the archaeological sites, ban any Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link ANNEXES Table 1: Environmental Management Plan: Mitigation Tranche 2 ‐ Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway Project Potential Project Activities Environmental Proposed Mitigation Measures Responsible Entities Indicative cost of mitigation (US$) Impacts constructions activities, material deposit or vehicles parking outside of designated construction areas. 3. Ban dumping and disposal of waste, garbage and construction debris in the archaeological sites. 4. During construction, secure the site outside of the construction area from heavy equipment and construction materials. 5. Prohibit the use of soil from the archaeological site for construction needs. 6. In the event of archaeological fortuitous find, the Contractor follow the hereunder procedure: stop works immediately; notify the Engineer, YMPIU; isolate the site; document and photograph the find and the area immediately around it; inform the MOC’s and hire an experienced and qualified archaeologist to determine whether and how the chance-find should be preserved; when advised and as directed by YMPIU, the Contractor ensure proper implementation of chance-find procedures; employ the services of an archaeologist or appropriate company to provide and ensure proper archaeological excavation procedures in coordination with the concerned government agencies; Obtain necessary approvals from MOC to proceed with construction works where archaeological excavations are finished and recommendations have been provided. Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link ANNEXES Table 1: Environmental Management Plan: Mitigation Tranche 2 ‐ Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway Project Potential Project Activities Environmental Proposed Mitigation Measures Responsible Entities Indicative cost of mitigation (US$) Impacts 6. Environmental Protection 10. Earthworks Erosion of soil Location and frequency of regular monitoring of Dust, Water, Contractor The following costs are related Noise & Vibration are specified below: specifically to the protection of the Roads works Excessive dust and Soil erosion and sediment control Implementation of dust, noise, environment: air pollution due to &vibration, Water, monitoring. Hauling and vehicle emissions 1. Implement the erosion control in accordance with Technical Preparation of Noise and vibration a) Cost treating sediment-laden runoff transport of Specifications (reference to be confirmed) – Erosion Control SSEMP. generated by construction activities materials Excessive noise 2. Preserve existing soil layer. prior discharge natural area at; and vibration due Coordinate disposal of surplus soil US$ 5 000 Other 3. Provide temporary cover such as fast-growing grass to construction and excess topsoil with heads of b) Cost of the installation of an Oil construction activities species in areas where soil layer is removed and the ground is local communities activities exposed for a long period. separator is estimated at: 4. Take the necessary measures to prevent soil erosion and to Hire local water trucks for dust US$ 12 000 ensure slopes stability. control c) Cost of extraction, stockpiling and 3 5. Perform the topsoil stripping and stockpiling in accordance Report results monthly reuse topsoil at US$ 3 per m with Armenian legislation and Technical Specifications Volume of top soil is Engineer (reference to be confirmed) - Topsoil estimatedUS$117 000 6. Manage topsoil to keep its chemical and biological qualities. Review and approve Noise and d) Cost of seeding grass on 40 Reuse it for planting trees, shrubs and for other landscaping Vibration SSEP developed by the 000 m² of barren ground where needs. Contractor and monitor risk of erosion and growth of implementation 8. Seed grass as soon as possible to avoid long period during undesirable adventives plants is which the ground is barren. YMPIU high, at US$ 1 par m² is estimated at: 9. In the area of the heating station preserve soil layer on the Monitor the Engineer and review US$ 40 000 site in its original state therefore MAC – exceeding (low level) contents of Cr will pose no threat to the environment and human e) Cost of spraying water on barren health; ground and construction tracks to prevent dust emission during 8 months (240 days) out of the 24 Air pollution and dust control months of the construction timeline, at US$ 100 per day is estimated at: 1. Minimize dust emissions through regular water spraying of US$ 24 000 construction works surfaces; Depending from the soil types at Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link ANNEXES Table 1: Environmental Management Plan: Mitigation Tranche 2 ‐ Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway Project Potential Project Activities Environmental Proposed Mitigation Measures Responsible Entities Indicative cost of mitigation (US$) Impacts least during the dry weather surface should be watered 3-4 f) Cost of hiring a specialized times. However the watering frequency should be approved contractor for collecting monitoring by the Engineer. data for surface water, air, noise & 2. Minimize the amount of excavated material held on site and vibration levels is estimated at: cover all materials wherever possible to prevent dust US$ 5 000 emissions. g) $900 000 (noise barrier ) at average 3. Regulate the speed level of vehicles and machinery to rate of $230 minimize dust emissions. In the construction site the speed level should not exceed 10-20 km/h. 4. Use electricity or battery power where possible (or practical) for hand tools rather than diesel. 5. Avoid the use of diesel or petrol powered generators where practicable 6. Provide to workers and vehicle drivers with dust protective masks as necessary and ensure they are using it; 7. Regularly collect baseline data on dust emissions at sensitive receptors and collect data from the same location to describe changes in Air quality. 8. Sensitive receptors are identified in sections Babajanyan- Tichina and Silikyan-Ashtarak Highwayof project corridor. They will be confirmed by the Contractor in its SEMP. Water quality and sediment control 1. All runoff from work areas have to be managed. 2. Prevent untreated discharge of storm water from all construction sites; 3. Prevent run off from all construction sites including: construction camps, quarries, crushing, and concrete batch plant, waste disposal site, etc. 4. Install netting or sheeting beneath the bridge during construction to catch any materials that may be dropped 5. Regularly inspect, repair or maintain drainage structures to Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link ANNEXES Table 1: Environmental Management Plan: Mitigation Tranche 2 ‐ Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway Project Potential Project Activities Environmental Proposed Mitigation Measures Responsible Entities Indicative cost of mitigation (US$) Impacts avoid sedimentation especially after rainfall events. 6. Clean ditches, drains and culverts from sediments coming from construction activities. 7. Perform concrete casting, joints sealing, application of water-proofing paint or protective systems, curing agents, etc. during the dry season to avoid pollution of irrigation channel 8. Clean all operating machinery and undertake refueling at safe distance from irrigation channel 10. Install penstock or similar restriction devices at all facilities to prevent pollution in the event of accidental spillage. Noise & vibration control Prepare and submit, within mobilization period, a SSEMP (outline is provided under Chapter I) including the following environmental management requirements: 1. Comply with construction activities related noise & vibration national legislation (Ministry of Health, Republic of Armenia, Order N138, 6 March, 2002, urban construction). 2. As far as possible, avoid locating construction activities, camps, machinery and equipment near sensitive receptors such as poorly insulated houses, schools, other public and residual areas. 3. Schedule noisy activities towards the middle of the day whenever it is practicable. 4. Regularly collect baseline data on noise and vibration at sensitive receptors and collect data from the same location to describe changes in Noise and vibration levels. 5. Change construction method by Engineer request to reduce vibration level to not exceed maximum permissible levels provided in the table D-3 of the IEE. 5. Sensitive receptors are identified in sections Babajanyan- Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link ANNEXES Table 1: Environmental Management Plan: Mitigation Tranche 2 ‐ Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway Project Potential Project Activities Environmental Proposed Mitigation Measures Responsible Entities Indicative cost of mitigation (US$) Impacts Tichina and Silikyan-Ashtarak Highwayof project corridor. They will be confirmed by the Contractor in its SSEMP. 6. Ensure that all pieces of machinery are equipped with proper silencers and exclude those that are improper state for minimizing noise generation at source. 7. Ensure workers and drivers are provided with appropriate PPE including ear protective equipment. 8. Ensure that vibration levels at sensitive receptors (Poorly insulated houses, schools) are regularly controlled. 9.Noise barriers will be installed where indicated in final design. 7. Construction Work Camps Sub-Plan 11. Accommo- Adverse health Prepare and submit, within mobilization period, a SSEMP Contractor Cost of developing, implementing and dation of workers, effects on work (outline is provided under Chapter I) including the following managing this sub-plan by the equipment, force environmental management requirements: Prepare SSEMP and monitor Contractor is already included in material storage, implementation. general construction costs. machinery and Nuisances on 1. Obtain an approval of official authorities and YMPIU for nearby residents camps’ locations prior to their establishment. Engineer Implementation of this sub-plan will be parking supervised by the Contractor’s HSE Review SSEMP and Soil compaction of 2. Locate camps as far as possible from residential areas to specialist. Its cost is already accounted superviseimplementation. temporary parking avoid disturbing people living along the Project. in point 3 above. areas 3. Avoid installing construction site buildings, vehicle and YMPIU Pollution of machinery parking and other facilities on undisturbed natural Monitor the Engineer and review groundwater landscape and on surfaces covered with vegetation. Dirtying of ambient 4. Ensure that workers and other staff have access to proper environment comfort stations (toilets, hand sinks, showers, etc.), canteen and offices. 5. Sewage water will be collected and transported to appropriate sewage treatment facilities. 6. Collect garbage and dispose at designated and approved dumps. Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link ANNEXES Table 1: Environmental Management Plan: Mitigation Tranche 2 ‐ Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway Project Potential Project Activities Environmental Proposed Mitigation Measures Responsible Entities Indicative cost of mitigation (US$) Impacts 7. Ensure the safety and the cleanliness of the camp. 8. Restore the natural surfaces that have been compacted after removal of construction facilities. 8. Quarry and borrow pits, dumping site, concrete batching and asphalt plants' Management Sub-Plan 12. Quarrying Noise and dust Prepare and submit, within mobilization period, a SSEMP Contractor Cost of developing, implementing and Concrete related nuisance, (outline is provided under Chapter I) including the following Prepare SSEMP and monitor managing this sub-plan by the batching environmental management requirements: Contractor is already included in and asphalt Impacts on Physical Engineer general construction costs. plants Cultural Resources 2. Give preference to existing quarries, concrete batching and (PCR) include asphalt plants, instead of opening new ones. Review SSEMP and supervise Implementation of this sub-plan (and impacts by the implementation. related permitting) will be supervised by project on the 3. Obtain all permits and approvals from relevant authorities the Contractor’s HSE specialist. Its cost YMPIU environment and on and YMPIU for using the site for operation of quarries; borrow is already accounted in point 3 above. pits, dump sites, concrete batching and asphalt plants. historical, cultural Monitor and review the Engineer sites and 4.Obtain approval of MNP on nature protection expertise on monuments, losses operation of quarry and borrow pit, dumping site, concrete to aesthetics, batching asphalt plants when needed; disruption of local livelihood and 5. In the event, that new quarries, concrete batching and communications asphalt plants are required, the appropriate agreement/license patterns, presence and nature protection expertise approvals shall be obtained of and interaction from the Ministry of Nature Protection and Ministry of Energy with the and Natural Resources prior commencement of operation. construction work 6. In the event, that new concrete batching and asphalt plants force, pressure on are needed, the potential impacted receptors will be identified surrounding natural and mitigation measures developed based on the risk resources and assessment. human services. 7. In the event, that concrete batching and asphalt plants are Other direct impacts opened; they will be implemented by the Contractor, as far such as erosion and from residential areas as possible to avoid disturbing the local sedimentation, population. road damage, spoil Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link ANNEXES Table 1: Environmental Management Plan: Mitigation Tranche 2 ‐ Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway Project Potential Project Activities Environmental Proposed Mitigation Measures Responsible Entities Indicative cost of mitigation (US$) Impacts and other waste 8. Avoid installing concrete batching and asphalt plants on disposal, noise and undisturbed natural landscape and on surfaces covered with dust generation. vegetation. 9. Apply all the mitigation measures planned above to minimize impact on air, water quality, flora and fauna, drainage and other utilities, as well as population of nearby residential areas. 9. Prepare Traffic management plan for access and operation of machinery. 10. Prepare waste management plan to address all the issues related to waste generation. 11. Prepare and submit for YMPIU approval the Method statement of works for operation of quarries and borrow pits, dumping sites, concrete batching asphalt plants. 9. Traffic and Access Management Sub-Plan 13. Vehicle Non fluidity of traffic Prepare and submit, within mobilization period, a traffic Contractor Cost of developing, implementing and movements on and management plan including the following management managing this plan by the Contractor is off construction site Hazards and safety requirements: Prepare, implement and manage already included in general construction issues related to the plan costs. traffic 1. Organize the movement of vehicles and machinery in a manner creating least interference to the flow of traffic. Engineer Implementation of this plan (and related Damage to roads by Review plan, monitor permitting) will be supervised by the construction heavy 2. Provide a temporary passage way for general traffic Contractor’s HSE specialist. equipment and implementation and management 3. Ensure 24h/24 access of public to houses, shops, business, vehicles YMPIU Cost of spraying water on construction etc. dirt roads and tracks is already Dust, Noise & Monitor the Engineer and review accounted in point 10 above. vibration 3. Maintain accessible pedestrian passage ways at all times Dirt and mud Vehicle management on and off-site carried onto public 1. Obtain approvals from Yerevan Municipality and Police for Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link ANNEXES Table 1: Environmental Management Plan: Mitigation Tranche 2 ‐ Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway Project Potential Project Activities Environmental Proposed Mitigation Measures Responsible Entities Indicative cost of mitigation (US$) Impacts roads the construction traffic routes. 2. Locate entrances and exits of the construction sites so that they cause minimal disturbance to general traffic and that they do not compromise public safety. 3. Undertake a Pre-Construction Road and Property Condition Survey to document the condition of the road and possible affected properties. 4. Train drivers on TMP and safety 5. Locate parking of machinery in designated sites only. 6. Implement an appropriate construction signage scheme including direction signs, markings, traffic signals, lighting, clearly visible solid barriers to channel traffic, flagmen and maintenance of diversions. 7. Reinforce speed limits. 8. Schedule the movement of vehicles to avoid rush hours where practicable. 9. Ensure that the vehicles are provided with and are using covering loads when carrying sand, soil, spoil and waste material and when leaving construction site. 10. Ensure that vehicles are equipped with exhaust attenuators, silencers. 11 Check that vehicles are regularly maintained to prevent fuel and oil leakages and to meet national regulative requirements. 12. Stop the operation of leaking machinery and replace with those in proper working condition. 13. Provide measures on cleaning the tires (graveled surfaces and vehicle wash facilities at site provided with suitable runoff protection) before the leaving of the construction site to prevent the construction dirt and mud be Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link ANNEXES Table 1: Environmental Management Plan: Mitigation Tranche 2 ‐ Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway Project Potential Project Activities Environmental Proposed Mitigation Measures Responsible Entities Indicative cost of mitigation (US$) Impacts spread out 14. Check regularly dirt and mud accumulation coming from the construction sites on adjacent roads. Sweep and clean whenever is required and when it is safe to do so. 15. Set speed limits on construction sites to prevent any safety issue and for controlling dust emission. 10. Emergency Response 14. Handling Leakage or spillage 1. Provides to the Engineer the list of substances which Contractor Cost of developing, implementing and hazardous of diesel fuel, oil or contain hazardous elements e.g., diesel, waste oil, paints, managing this sub-plan by the substances other toxic herbicides, etc. Implement the required mitigation Contractor is already included in substances entering measures general construction costs. Emergency 2. Develop and implement procedures to ensure safe handling soil, and Dispose of Hazardous Materials per situations groundwater. and storage of hazardous substances, keep the material Implementation of this sub-plan (and (incidents, safety data sheets, posters with emergency response MNP directive related permitting) will be supervised by accidents, etc) procedures, and clean-up tools readily available on site and Engineer the Contractor’s HSE specialist. Its cost train the workers on their proper use. is already accounted in point 3 above. Supervise implementation 3. Store equipment for cleaning up spillages properly to Cost of 3 days of training of the 10 ensure it is easily available when needed. YMPIU members of the Emergency Response Assistliaison with MNP. Team at US$ 50 per day, plus the fees 4. Ensure that the ERT and all personnel handling chemicals of 3 days of a trainer at US$ 75, is and hazardous substances receive hazard and risk Review and monitor the Engineer estimated at: management training. US$ 1725 5. Clean the area of spillage immediately to prevent potential contamination of soil and groundwater using a dedicated absorbent material. Remove the pollutant, together with the contaminated soil and the absorbent materials and discard to a site approved by MNP. 6. Manage hazardous wastes in accordance with Armenian regulation. 7. Use chemicals, hazardous substances, and fuel only when Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link ANNEXES Table 1: Environmental Management Plan: Mitigation Tranche 2 ‐ Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway Project Potential Project Activities Environmental Proposed Mitigation Measures Responsible Entities Indicative cost of mitigation (US$) Impacts necessary. Those substances should be stored on site, within a covered, secure and naturally ventilated area with an impervious floor and impervious bund around it. The bund should have a capacity of at least 150% of the capacity of the largest tank. 8. Locate the storage area away from drainage lines and danger areas. 9. Designate an Emergency Response Team (ERT) as a part of the Environmental team response-ready at any time. 10. Ensure that the ERT receives emergency response training. 11. Provides all construction sites with emergency contact information, responsible persons & safety officer name(s), telephone numbers, etc. 12. Develop an Accident report form with the Engineer. 13. Inform the Engineer on any accidents (incidents) immediately and report by filling in the accident report form. 11. Waste and Material Disposal Plan (WMP) 15. All site activities Spoil disposed in Prepare and submit, within mobilization period, a SSEMP Contractor Cost of developing, implementing and inappropriate (outline is provided under Chapter I) including the managing this sub-plan by the Road construction locations. following environmental management requirements: Prepare SSEMP implement and Contractor is already included in sites and monitor, general construction costs. construction camps Waste and Engineer materials pollutants 2. Record in the waste register, at the beginning of every Implementation of this sub-plan (and entering drainage month, the type and the quantity of waste generated by the Review plan &supervise related permitting) will be supervised by system and/or construction activities. implementation the Contractor’s HSE specialist. Its cost infiltrating is already accounted in point 3 above. groundwater 3. Organize a training program on waste management for the YMPIU Contractor’s Personnel. Assist liaison with YM and MNP. Potential safety 4. Remove construction waste, garbage and rubbish from the hazards related to Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link ANNEXES Table 1: Environmental Management Plan: Mitigation Tranche 2 ‐ Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway Project Potential Project Activities Environmental Proposed Mitigation Measures Responsible Entities Indicative cost of mitigation (US$) Impacts construction site regularly to avoid dust and long-term accumulation of the Review and monitor the Engineer. materials not litter. The frequency of removal as a threshold for monitoring cleared from the purposes will be specified by Contractor in the SSEMP. construction site 5. Hold sewage in sealed tanks for proper disposal. 6. Categorize, spoil and other construction wastes by types: solid, liquid, dangerous and hazardous, as well as recyclable material. 7. Apply to the Waste Research Center SNCO in MNP for categorization of the construction wastes, as well as for obtaining licenses when needed. 8. Obtain all permits for waste disposal and dispose only in permitted sites. 9. Obtain the hazardous waste disposal approvals from MNP. 10. Apply to the Engineer for waste disposal dump sites investigation and approval. 11. Install special containers for garbage collection which are timely emptied. Construction waste should be removed from the site daily or even more frequently to avoid any stockpiles that may become impediment for the traffic. No waste should be left on site by the end of the working day. Facilities for rubbish and garbage accumulation and removal are installed and emptied regularly. 12. Keep a waste register available on-site for all types of waste (concrete, asphalt, soil and sand) and allocate responsible personnel. 13. Transport waste, contaminated soil and materials in accordance with the Traffic and Access Plan. 14. Spoil should be disposed of in locations approved by YM and local authorities. 15. Collect wastewater in special reservoirs and properly treat it from oil and fuel before entering the water bodies. 16. Collect excessive amounts of oil, lubricants and fuel to avoid spillages and to dispose of in proper disposal sites. Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link ANNEXES Table 1: Environmental Management Plan: Mitigation Tranche 2 ‐ Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway Project Potential Project Activities Environmental Proposed Mitigation Measures Responsible Entities Indicative cost of mitigation (US$) Impacts Solvents and volatile materials shall be handled according to the procedures prescribed by EMP, Armenian legislative orders and best international practices. 12. Site Reinstatement, Landscaping, and Re-vegetation 16. Site re- Construction waste Contractor Costs are related to community trees instatement of all and materials are not Hire approved landscape contractor and shrubs only. Costs of private trees, areas removed and are left 2. Remove all construction-related materials and equipment shrubs and crops affected by the from the site including machinery, wastes, unused materials, to implement plan and monitor trees on construction sites and other plants survival Project are compensated as part of the Re-vegetation, and fencing etc. LARP. landscaping Refers to Engineer construction sites, 3. Reinstate natural drainage and other utilities. According to the survey performed constructor's camps 4. Restore the soil layer and loosen soil caused by heavy Provide landscaping design in April 2015 on trees and shrubs and facilities, dump machinery. Review plan and monitor that will be potentially cut down due sites, borrow pit and implementation. Monitor tree and to the road extension and the quarries, concrete 5. Clean the construction site from the litter and traces of oil other plants survival during works construction activities (see and asphalt plant and fuel spillages if any. and defects liability areas appendix 8), 139 trees will be cut. 6. Restore the state of construction tracks up to the previous YMPIU Cost of planting 834 seedlings of Cleared vegetation state. Monitor the Engineer and monitor Trees at US$ 50 is estimated at: and trees are not fully 7. Implement check-list prepared for final sign-off by YMPIU. trees and other plants survival US$ 41 700 compensed by vegetation restoration 8. Perform the vegetation restoration works according to the works. Landscaping plans specifically developed for each site. 9. Requirements for re-vegetation work which includes planting, maintenance and monitoring to ensure high survival rate and fast growth of trees, shrubs, other plants and lawn are presented hereunder. Requirements will be provided in the landscape design or instructed by the Engineer. Species should be relatively easy to propagate and to maintain Replant trees, shrubs and bushes according to the Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link ANNEXES Table 1: Environmental Management Plan: Mitigation Tranche 2 ‐ Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway Project Potential Project Activities Environmental Proposed Mitigation Measures Responsible Entities Indicative cost of mitigation (US$) Impacts landscape design provided by the Engineer and agreements with heads of affected community. Plant seedlings of trees / shrubs at a ratio of 1:6 i.e. 6 seedling trees / shrubs for every single community tree or shrub cut down in the project right of way. Maintain tree and shrub seedlings as well as other plants during the construction. After the defect liability period the maintenance responsibility shall be transferred to the YM. (Note that defect liability period will continue through the initial period of the Operation phase). POST-CONSTRUCTION PHASE (Operation and maintenance) 17. Defect All the impacts 1. Activity-specific mitigation measures envisaged in the Contractor Cost of long term monitoring by the correction works identified in Construction Phase Implements the EMP and SEMP for Contractor cannot be evaluated at the Construction Phase the time period the Contractor has moment. implemented defect correction works and provides environmental safeguard reports to YM YM Implements works on road maintenance ensuring cleanliness and safety 18. Re-vegetation Vegetation does not 1. Include plants implemented for the Project in Municipality YM Cost of long term maintenance by the grow as expected of Yerevan vegetation maintenance operations. YM cannot be evaluated at the Maintain trees shrubs and lawns moment. 2. Monitor the growth and health state of trees, shrubs, during the defects liability and other plants and lawn. Replace any death damaged or operation phase unhealthy specimens. Reseed incorrectly grown surfaces of lawn. Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link ANNEXES Table 1: Environmental Management Plan: Mitigation Tranche 2 ‐ Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway Project Potential Project Activities Environmental Proposed Mitigation Measures Responsible Entities Indicative cost of mitigation (US$) Impacts 19. Environmental 1. Post-construction environmental audit will be prepared YM/YMPIU Cost of environmental audit will be Audit and submitted to ADB included in YMPIU budget 20. Traffic Noise impact Absorbent acoustic walls: total of 3827 sg m over a length Noise Barriers installed as per movements of 2065m varyin in height from 1.2m to 2.5m Noise Study results and indicated in the final design Contractor Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link ANNEXES Table 2: Environmental Management Plan: Monitoring Tranche 2 ‐ Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway Project Location / Parameters Monitoring Instruments & Environmental Responsible Entities Frequency Activity / to be Location/s Method Performance Indicator (formal monitoring) Phase Monitored (as relevant) CONSTRUCTION PHASE (To be updated by the Contractor with the assistance of the Engineer Environment Specialist prior to begin construction and thereafter, as required) 1.Work local workers, All Documentation Number of local workers, Contractor Shall be set when the opportunities for unskilled Construction review including unskilled workers and women Development of an hiring program for local workers, Contractor is local workers, workers and sites number of that have been hired on the unskilled workers and women planning its unskilled women hired effective job project. recruitment workers and (Including postings Engineer women Right of way, intended to local Review in the ramp- Environmental Specialist reviews the Contractor’s Borrow pits, workers, up phase of hiring program. Dump sites, unskilled construction activities Construction workers and Supervision cost will be included in Engineer budget camps) women by YMPIU Contractor Supervise the Engineer 2. Occupational Trainings on All Inspection of The Occupational Health & Contractor According to regular Health and Health& safety construction Occupational Safety Plan is available on Development of the Occupational Health & Safety monitoring schedule Safety provided sites Health & Safety every construction sites Plan Documentation Plan must be Uniform and List of attendees to the Monitoring cost to be included in Contractor’s budget developed and safety Inspection of training session is available validated prior the equipment construction Engineer commencement of provided sites Reports of Construction sites’ construction activities inspections are available Environmental Specialist reviews and monitors the Inspection of Occupational Health and Safety Plan Register of Reports describing incidents Supervision cost to be included in Engineerbudget and/or accidents is available incidents and/or YMPIU accidents Supervise the Engineer Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link ANNEXES Table 2: Environmental Management Plan: Monitoring Tranche 2 ‐ Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway Project Location / Parameters Monitoring Instruments & Environmental Responsible Entities Frequency Activity / to be Location/s Method Performance Indicator (formal monitoring) Phase Monitored (as relevant) 3. Public Information of All Documentation The Public Consultation and Contractor According to regular Consultation and the General construction review Communications Plan is Development and management of the Public formal monitoring Communication Public about sites Construction available on all construction Consultation and Communication Plan schedule construction sites’ inspections sites stages Engineer The Plan must be A Grievance Redress developed as a part Public Environmental Specialist reviews and supervisethe Information of consultations Mechanism has been of SEMP and APs about implemented which follows Public Consultation and Communications Plan validated prior the Review of the Project’s requirements, procedures and Supervision cost to be included in Engineerbudget commencement of grievance register of indicators described in construction activities redress complaints section H of the EIA YMPIU mechanism Supervise the Engineer Minutes of Meetings organized by Contractor’s HSE specialist with Community representatives are available at the Contractor’s field office 4. Flora & Fauna Vegetation All Review of all The Vegetation Clearing Plan Contractor According to regular Protection clearing is construction documentation is available monitoring schedule Vegetation minimized to sites related to Development and monitors of the Flora & Fauna Clearing the extent vegetation Mitigation measures are put Protection and Vegetation Clearing Plan as a part of The Plan (with possible. clearing in place for protecting Fauna SEMP schedule of works) or Flora species discovered must be developed Vegetation Construction just before construction Monitoring cost to be included in contractor budget and validated prior to near Works’ sites’ inspections activities commence. Engineer commencement of sites is construction activities protected The register of cut trees and Environmental Specialist reviews and sipervises the shrubs is available Flora & Fauna Protection and Vegetation Clearing Plan Supervision cost to be included in Engineerbudget YMPIU Supervise the Engineer. Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link ANNEXES Table 2: Environmental Management Plan: Monitoring Tranche 2 ‐ Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway Project Location / Parameters Monitoring Instruments & Environmental Responsible Entities Frequency Activity / to be Location/s Method Performance Indicator (formal monitoring) Phase Monitored (as relevant) 5. Utilities Cases of All Review of all The Utilities Protection and Contractor According to regular Protection and disruption of construction documentation Relocation Plan is available Development and monitors of the Utilities Protection monitoring schedule Relocation services sites related to and Relocation Plan as a part of SEMP impacting end Utilities Number and severity of The Plan must be users Protection and complaints logged in the Monitoring cost to be included in Contractor’s budget developed, validated Relocation Register of Complaints and implemented Re-located of Engineer prior the utilities is Construction Utilities discovered during commencement of constructions works did not Environmental Specialist reviews and supervisethe implemented site(s) Utilities Protection and Relocation Plan construction activities where needed inspections lead to interruption of service to end users Supervision cost to be included in Engineerbudget Review register of complaints YMPIU Supervise the Engineer. 6. Protection Erosion and All Visual The Environmental (air Contractor According to of the weed invasion construction review through quality, water, noise and Development and monitors of the Environmental monitoring schedule Environment of barren sites the construction vibration) Protection Plan is Protection Plan. specified by ground sites’ inspections available Monitoring cost to be included in Contractor’s budget Contractor in Air Sensitive quality, Water, Noise Sediment receptors for Review of the Number and severity of Engineer &Vibration monitoring run-off Air quality, register of complaints logged in the plan Waterlocated complaints Register of Complaints Environmental Specialist reviews and supervise the Topsoil at 50 m or Environmental Protection Plan and follows The Plan must be stockpiles less from Air quality Visits of construction sites Contractor’s actions to protect the environment. developed and construction instrumented sensitive to erosion, drainage approved by PIU Emission of Supervision cost to be included in Engineer budget activities measurements sedimentation, as well as prior to the dust & other air topsoil stockpiling sites. YMPIU commencement of pollutants Noise and Noise instrumented Air quality, measurements construction activities Vibration Supervise the Engineer Noise measurement nearby sensitive receptors &Vibration survey will be Baseline data to be located at 50m distance from level extended for Vibration collected 21 days zones the construction sites. Noise before works instrumented & vibration measurements Water Pollution between 50 measurements commencement date. m and 100m nearby sensitive receptors away at the Water quality located at between 50 m and Measurements of air instrumented 100m distance from the quaility at least every Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link ANNEXES Table 2: Environmental Management Plan: Monitoring Tranche 2 ‐ Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway Project Location / Parameters Monitoring Instruments & Environmental Responsible Entities Frequency Activity / to be Location/s Method Performance Indicator (formal monitoring) Phase Monitored (as relevant) instruction of measurements construction sites. two weeks and more the Engineer, frequently during dry according to In the case asphalt or conditions, and the condition concrete plant operation depending on of the measurement points located complaints received building and at nearby residential and from APs underlying public buildings Measurements of soil Air quality levels are within Monitoring noise & vibration at current Armenian regulative least every two points standards (RA law on identified in weeks, or based on Atmospheric Air Protection of complaints received Air quality, 1994, amended in 2007) Water, Noise from APs at their Noise and vibration levels are dwellings & Vibration within current Armenian baseline data regulative standards (RA and regular decree N° 138 of 2002) monitoring plan 7. Construction Location, Work camps Documentation The Construction Work Contractor According to regular Work Camps layout and review Camps Plan is available. formal monitoring management Development and montiors of the Construction Work schedule of work camps Work camps’ The location and the layout of Camps Plan visits the Construction Work The Plan must be Camp(s) comply with location Monitoring cost to be included in contractor budget developed and and layout that has been Engineer validated prior the previously agreed by commencement of authorities Environmental Specialist reviews and suvervisethe construction activities Construction Work Camps Plan Number and severity of complaints logged in the Supervision cost to be included in Engineerbudget Register of Complaints YMPIU Supervise the Engineer. 8. Quarry, Location, Quarry, Documentation The Sites Management Plan Contractor According to regular Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link ANNEXES Table 2: Environmental Management Plan: Monitoring Tranche 2 ‐ Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway Project Location / Parameters Monitoring Instruments & Environmental Responsible Entities Frequency Activity / to be Location/s Method Performance Indicator (formal monitoring) Phase Monitored (as relevant) borrow pit, layout and borrow pit, review is available Development and monitors of the Sites Management formal monitoring concrete management concrete schedule Sites’ visits The layout of the Construction Plan batching, of Quarry, batching, Monitoring cost to be included in contractor budget asphalt plants borrow pit, asphalt Work Camp(s) complies with The Plan must be and dumping concrete plants and specifications of the Plan Engineer developed and site batching, dumping site validated prior the Number and severity of Environmental Specialist reviews and sipervisethe asphalt plants commencement of complaints logged in the Sites Management Plan construction activities and dumping Register of Complaints site Supervision cost to be included in Engineerbudget Nuisances to YMPIU affected Supervise the Engineer. communities 9. Traffic and Itineraries and Roads use for Documentation The Traffic and Access Contractor According to regular Access accesses transportation review management Plan is available Development and monitors of the Traffic and Access formal monitoring management location of equipment, for review management Plan schedule and material Sites’ visits Nuisances and Itineraries and access Monitoring cost to be included in contractor budget The Plan must be safety issues Accesses to locations and layouts developed and related to the complies with specifications Engineer validated prior the communities construction of the Plan Environmental Specialist reviews and monitors the commencement of site construction activities Damages to Number and severity of Traffic and Access management Plan road and complaints logged in the Supervision cost to be included in Engineerbudget utilities (mainly Register of Complaints drainage) YMPIU Supervise the Engineer. 10. Handling Accidental or All Documentation The Emergency Response Contractor According to regular hazardous chronic Construction review Plan is available for review Development of the Emergency Response Plan formal monitoring substances leakage or sites schedule spillage of Sites’ visits Accident report forms are Monitoring cost to be included in contractor budget completed whenever an The Plan must be diesel fuel, oil Engineer or other toxic accident happened developed and validated prior the All accidents are treated in Environmental Specialist reviews the Emergency Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link ANNEXES Table 2: Environmental Management Plan: Monitoring Tranche 2 ‐ Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway Project Location / Parameters Monitoring Instruments & Environmental Responsible Entities Frequency Activity / to be Location/s Method Performance Indicator (formal monitoring) Phase Monitored (as relevant) substances compliance with the Plan Response Plan commencement of construction activities The Emergency Response Supervision cost to be included in Engineerbudget Team members have YMPIU received their training Supervise the Engineer 11. Waste and Management All Documentation The Waste and Material Contractor According to regular other material of waste and Construction review Management Plan is available Development of the Emergency Response Plan formal monitoring construction sites schedule material during Sites’ visits Waste Research Center Monitoring cost to be included in contractor budget construction SNCO in MNP has provided The Plan must be the categorization of the Engineer developed and construction wastes. Environmental Specialist reviews the Emergency validated prior the Response Plan commencement of Engineer has approved waste construction activities disposal sites and all permits Supervision cost to be included in Engineerbudget for waste disposal are The waste register obtained YMPIU and eventually the Supervise the Engineer Plan itself, is updated Garbage, rubbish and at the beginning of improper construction every month materials are managed in compliance with Plan’s instructions. A waste register has been developed and is correctly completed Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link ANNEXES Table 2: Environmental Management Plan: Monitoring Tranche 2 ‐ Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway Project Location / Parameters Monitoring Instruments & Environmental Responsible Entities Frequency Activity / to be Location/s Method Performance Indicator (formal monitoring) Phase Monitored (as relevant) 12. Site Construction All Sites’ The Site Reinstatement, Contractor According to regular Reinstatement, site is cleaned, Construction inspections Landscaping, and Development of the Site Reinstatement, formal monitoring Landscaping, no material and sites Revegetation Plan is Landscaping, and Re-vegetation Plan schedule and Re- waste is on-site available Restoration of all surfaces The Plan must be vegetation All surfaces (including developed and Restoration of Vegetation restoration works all surfaces quarries and borrow pits) that validated prior the (including were used temporarily during Maintain landscape areas over the period specified commencement of quarries and construction are restored to in the contract construction activities borrow pits) their original state Monitoring cost to be included in contractor budget Restoration of all that were used Site Reinstatement check list surfaces must be Engineer temporarily is approved by YMPIU finished before the during Location and number of trees Environmental Specialist reviews Site project is handover to construction and shrubs planted is Reinstatement, Landscaping, and Re-vegetation YM Plan Site is re- complies with the landscape Health state and vegetated design documents Monitors vegetation developments growth of shrubs and Trees and shrubs seedlings Supervision cost to be included in Engineer budget trees is checked twice every year, in have survived the liability YMPIU period. No dead trees, shrubs late spring and early and other plants. More than Supervises the Engineer fall during the liability 90% of correctly grown lawn period 13.Records and Site inspection Recorded Review All available, recorded Contractor The Contractor reporting checklists, information correctly, any follow-up has Completes and monitors checklists, logs, transfer documents Site inspection been carried out as required consultation records, training records monthly at minimum minutes, Obtains Licenses, and Permits Engineer submits a Register books weekly monitoring Engineer Consultation report and a monthly records, Ensure compliance, progress report Training Report to YMPIU End of Phase report records, YMPIU Audit report Licenses, Review the Engineer reports and Permits Report to ADB YMPIU Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link ANNEXES Table 2: Environmental Management Plan: Monitoring Tranche 2 ‐ Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway Project Location / Parameters Monitoring Instruments & Environmental Responsible Entities Frequency Activity / to be Location/s Method Performance Indicator (formal monitoring) Phase Monitored (as relevant) prepare a bi-annual report to ADB Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link ANNEXES Table 2: Environmental Management Plan: Monitoring Tranche 2 ‐ Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway Project Location / Parameters Monitoring Instruments & Environmental Responsible Entities Frequency Activity / to be Location/s Method Performance Indicator (formal monitoring) Phase Monitored (as relevant) OPERATION PHASE (1 Year) (To be updated by the Contractor with the assistance of YMPIU Environment Specialist prior to start operation and thereafter, as required) 14.Traffic Noise impacts Project Complaints from Review of Complaints from Contractor Control Air Quality movements right of way sensitive sensitive receptors at least once a Air and Water receptors Monitors Air quality at least once a month month or depending pollutants from Perform Noise & Vibration The cost of monitoring will be included in on complaints vehicle Noise meter monitoring, Air Quality and Contractor’s budget. received from APs emissions Surface water samplings to Vibration meter check compliance of levels with Control Noise & Water pollution RA legislation Vibration, Water Air quality YM from accidental Quality at least discharge. sampling collects and analysis of Noise & Vibration, Water once a year or Water quality and Air Quality data depending on sampling complaints received Monitors specialized monitoring company from APs Report to ADB 15. Landscaping Normal growth All surfaces Site’s visits Sanitary state and growth of Contractor As required at the of trees, shrubs where trees, shrubs and lawns Monitors the state of landscaping and end of works and and lawn landscaping checks the sanitary state and growth of trees and defects liability until works were shrubs during the defects liability period. signed off as performed acceptable The cost of monitoring will be included in Contractor’s budget Report to YM YM Landscaping control the sanitary state and growth of trees and shrubs during the operation period. Report to ADB 16. 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INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background and Scope of this Report This report describes the methods and results of an investigation of environment and possible impact on flora and vegetation in the Proposed Project area. The primary focus of the investigation was on occurring and potentially occurring species and populations listed as rare and endangered species under the Red Book of Plants of Republic of Armenia and also to conduct a thorough assessment of the flora in and around the construction of new Road to maximize the opportunity for detecting threatened species, populations. The assessment did not rely only on survey field results, but also took literature, historical and regional data, reports, etc. into account. 2. EXISTING ENVIRONMENT 2.1 Location of the Project The investigated areas cover the West part of Yerevan up to its North-West. Tender 2 - S6-7-8 Project is located in the North-West and South-West areas of Yerevan, in the administrative districts of Ajapnyak and Malatia-Sebastia (approximately 6 km South-West of Yerevan City centre). Section 6 is located in the administrative district of Malatia-Sebastia which borders with Ajapnyak, Center and Shengavit districts and Ararat, Armavir regions. This section will start from Babajanyan street and reach Tichina Street. Section 7 is located in the administrative district of Ajapnyak. It is in the North-Western part of Yerevan. This section will start from Tichina street and reach Silikyan old Highway. Section 8 has to provide a link between Section 7 and Ashtarak Highway that leads to the northern part of North South Corridor. Altitude of study sections ranges from 900 m (section 6) to 1140 m (section 8) above sea level. 2.2 Geology and Soil The area of construction of the road is located within dry desert zone where the soil is semi- desert gray. The proposed area is included in the dry desert zone that is formed at an altitude of 850-1250 m. The soil mainly has clay-sand mechanical composition. Semi-desert gray soils occupy areas of lowland hill-wavy planes of foothill zone of Ararat Valley. The surface layer is of crushed lumpy soft composition that is rich in rocks of various sizes. Soil substrate particles in lower horizons are generally concreted. This type of soil is characterized with law fertility and scarce power (25-40 cm), under which crushed rocks in the form of marl are spread. These soils are characterized by low humus content (1.5-2.0%), fabric and considerable content of carbonates, the pH ranges from 7.5 to 8.5, i.e these soils are mainly neutral, sometime weak alkaline. They have medium absorbability (30-35 mg equivalent in 100g). Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link The content of organic matters and available inorganic nutrients are low. They contain a lot of stones on the surface and in the profile of the soil. Below carbonate horizons gypsum bearing layers are met. In summer the daily temperature amplitudes on top of the rocks reach up to 500 C and sometimes up to 600 C. In winter it is frozen at the average depth of 2–30 cm, and sometimes it can freeze up to 46 cm. Dry climate and poor vegetation result in the division of land profile into horizons and poor saturation with organic substances. Under the impact of such fluctuations species are destroyed and huge quantitative materials of different formations are accumulated on the surface of the relief. Under denudation, the combination of processes is considered, demolition of weathering products. The lands are very dry and cracked in summer. Practically, it is impossible to grow plants without irrigation in such conditions. 2.3 Climate Yerevan is located in 2 landscape zones: desert-semi desert climate prevails on the altitude 850-1000 m, and dry steppe climate is spread on higher altitude. The climate of Yerevan is continental semi-arid, with the influence of mountain climate, with hot and dry summers and cold and unstable snow-cover. This is attributed to the fact that Yerevan is located on a plain surrounded by mountains and to its distance to the sea. The total duration of sunny days is up to 2700 hours. The average annual temperature is 8.8-11.6 C, and the average annual fluctuation of temperature is equal to 31 C. Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link Source: World Meteorological Organization The summer season lasts more than 4 months with dry and hot weather, the average air temperature in August is 22-26 C, and the peak temperature is equal to 41.4 C. Mountain-valley winds blow in summer, which become stronger in the 2nd half of the day sometimes reaching 15-20 m/sec. Winter is moderately cold: constant snow cover is formed not every year. The average temperature in January is -4-6 C, and the peak temperature is -31 C. Light winds prevail. Spring is short with unsteady weather. Mild, sunny and windless autumn is peculiar to Yerevan. Source: World Meteorological Organization The average quantity of annual precipitations is 250-370 mm. Maximum precipitations fall in May (average is 44 mm), while in summer a quantity of precipitations recorded on average doesn't exceed 32-36 mm. The continental climate is conditioned by dry overheated air mass blowing from the South in summer, and the invasion of cold air masses from the North in winter, that further on get colder in anti-cyclonic weather conditions. Non-frost period usually lasts 213 days but sometimes it varies between 163 to 234 days. Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link 2.4 Legislation During its independence Armenia has adopted several laws and numerous normative documents which support flora and vegetation conservation in whole its diversity. The approval and publication of the Red Book of Plants serves the aim as well. The following legislation is applicable to the protection of flora in Armenia: Year Title of the Law adopted The Republic of Armenia Forest Code 2005 Law of the Republic of Armenia on Compensation Tariffs for the Damage 2005 Caused to Flora and Fauna due to Environmental Violations Law of the Republic of Armenia on Specially Protected Areas (a law with the 2006 same title was first adopted in 1991) Law of the Republic of Armenia on Rates of Environmental Charge (a law 2006 with the same title was first adopted in 2000) Decisions of the RA Government Decision of the Government of the Republic of Armenia No. 1232-N, dated July 21, 2005, on the RA National Forest Program Decision of the Government of the Republic of Armenia No. 1412-N, dated September 7, 2006, on the Procedure for Reforestation Cutting in Forests of Industrial Importance Decision of the Government of the Republic of Armenia No. 133-N, dated February 7, 2008, on the Procedure for the Maintenance of State Forest Cadastre, State Registration of Forests and Submission of Data Decision of the Government of the Republic of Armenia No. 72-N, dated January 29, 2010, on Approval of the Red Book of Plants of the Republic of Armenia 3. FLORA ASSESMENT 3.1 Methodology Several field visits for surveying of the flora of the Project site were carried out by the Reporting officer. The surveys involved an initial desk top assessment followed by on-site surveys. The desk top assessment included searching all available information: reports, books, atlases, Red book of Armenia, etc. All available resources, which provide floristic lists, vegetation community classification were used. Based on these surveys an assessment of likely past and current reports relevant to consideration of the impacts of the proposed areas with respect to flora and vegetation were examined. The primary information sought was records of rear and endangered flora species and ecological communities as well as overall vegetation community classification. The area occupancies of all potential rare or endangered plants registered in the Red Book were studied to inspect their potential presence within the project area. During the surveys, mainly carried out on foot, the locations of all vegetation associations and dominant flora species were determined. A preliminary list of available trees and bushes owned by the community or privately was compiled as well as the number of community trees and bushed were identified. The vegetation, its conditions and site layout were recorded in order to Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link assess the extent of impacts on vegetation. 3.2 Flora of Armenia The biodiversity of Armenia is especially rich in economically valuable, rare and endemic species. Despite its small area, about 3600 species of vascular flowering plants are found in Armenia. More than half of the plant species of the Caucasus occur in Armenia, which only occupy 6.7% of the whole territory. The density of higher plants is quite high (100 spp./km2), which is one of the highest in the world. Due to great altitudinal variation (from 375 meters up to 4095 meters from the sea level), 7 landscape climatic zones with distinct flora are formed in a relatively small terrain. The rate of endemism is also very high: there are 125 endemic vascular plant species, which is about 3% of the total flora diversity of the country. 3.3 Flora of the Programme area The Program area is located in a semi-desert zone of Armenia and belongs to Yerevan floristic region. Wormwood and ephemeral vegetation is typical to semi-deserts. Yerevan floristic region includes Armavir Marz, Ararat Marz, parts of Aragatsotn Marz and Kotayk Marz as well as Yerevan City. The major part of landscapes in this zone has been turned to agro-landscapes. Yerevan floristic region is distinguished by the presence of natural landscapes which are habitats for numerous representatives of flora. The definite diversity of natural landscapes makes the existence of various natural ecosystems with their unique bio-diversity possible. Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link Natural flora comprises about 900 species of vascular (high-class) plants. Three types of species are registered in the Red list of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The species registered in the IUCN Red list are Walnut (Juglans regia) (Status: Near Threatened), Muchlenbergella Overina (Sambucus tigranii) (Status: Vulnerable D2) and Sweet flag bulrush (Acorus calamus) (Status: Least Concern Ver 3.1). The flora of Yerevan Floristic Region is comparably rich and specific (comprises 40% of the total flora of Armenia).The vegetation is mainly of xerophyle character. The major vegetation types include: friganoid, tragant steppe, artemisia formations, sparse open scrub-lands, and close to rivers swamps. The list of local endemics in Yerevan region is comprised of 12 species: Centaurea erivanensis (Lipsky) Bordz, C.fajvuschii Gabr., C.vavilovii Gabr., Et Takht., Cousinia armena Takht., Allochrusa takhtadjanii Gabr. Et Dittr., Astragalus holophyllus Boriss., Isatis bushiorm Hovh., Euphorbia vedica Chatshat, Acantholimon vedicum Mitz., Linum barsegianii Gabr. &Dittr., Salsola tamamschjanae Iljin. The typical plant populations for the Project area are halophyll, gypsophila and psamophyll plants, oshinder-ephemeral, oshinder-cereal, oshider-ohsn and oshan and the typical species are Salsola ericoides, Salsona cana, Calligonum poligonoides, Artemisia fragrans, Kochia prostrata, Teucriumpolium, Poa bulbosa. Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link Several visits were conducted for the proposed area to confirm and verify the probable presence and occurrence of important species of flora especially those listed in the Armenian Red Book. During the field visits in Segments S6-2, S7, S8-1, S8-2, S8-3 many wild plants from different families such as Fabaceae, Asteraceae, Rosaceae, Poaceae, Poligonace, Chenopodiace, Convolvulaceae, etc were identified but no rare or endangered species listed in the Red Book of Plants of RA which have national conservation significance were identified on site. The same result was recorded following studies of area occupancies of rare and endangered species. However, the fact that no plants listed in the Armenian Red Book were identified in project sites negates the necessity for mitigation measures to be taken for the protection of flora. Road segments S6-1 and S6-2, which are located in Malatia Sebastia district, passalong a highly-modified urban area and many community trees and bushes. A total of 477 small to large community trees and 458 community bushes were recorded in all segments of the proposed area. Among those tree and bush species registered are: Elm, poplar, plane, ash, willow, oak, maple, red-cedar, common box, etc. The largest number of trees was recorded in segment S6-2 - 166 trees, and in segment S8-3 -152 trees. The size of trees is very different, starting from 3-4 cm (3 years old apple trees) to 60-65 cm (Elm and poplar trees). The two most represented tree species which were recorded in all proposed segments of the Road were Elm (223 trees) and Poplar (38 trees). For the quanitites of recorded plants and bushes please refer to Annex 1. Thirty five trees of Platanus orientalis species (oriental plane) were recorded in the segment S8- 3 on the left side of the beginning of Silikyan Highway. Platanus orientalis (oriental plane) was the only flora species recorded during the survey which is included in the Red Book of Plants of RA as an endangered species (EN B 1 ab (iii) + 2ab (iii)). It is also registered in The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as a Lower Risk/least concern species. There are homestead lands along segment S6-2 and S7 that might be affected during the works. The main fruit trees and berries that were studied during field visits which were grown in those lands are: apricot, peach, cherries, mulberry, walnut, different kinds of berries, etc. (for the most common list of fruits and berries grown on the homestead lands of the Project area please refer to Annex 3). 3.4 Impacts on Flora The likely adverse environmental impacts on the flora as a result of construction works are expected to be localized and not large-scale. These may include, but are not limited to the following: cutting of trees and bushes, degradation of vegetation at the construction sites, soil erosion due to improper disposal of excavated soil. The study of baseline environmental data, site investigations and analyses revealed no major environmental impacts on flora to be likely caused by implementation of the proposed construction works. The Contractor shall refrain from destroying, removing or clearing trees, timber, scrub, crops and other flora to any extent greater than is being necessary for the execution of the works. During construction works measures necessary to prevent the disturbance of the biodiversity must be taken. Impact on flora will be restricted with cutting of some trees and bushes and clearing of vegetation in the work area. A total of 477 small to large community trees and 458 bushes were counted along the Project area. As the design of the construction is in progress and the final design has not been finalized yet the number of affected trees and bushes can be Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link changed and decreased following finalization of the design. The number of trees and bushes which will be affected by the works will be less than is envisaged. 3.5 Mitigation Measures During the investigation it was confirmed that, there were no endangered flora species registered in the Red Book along the Project alignment except Platanus orientalis (oriental plane) which was recorded in segment S8-3. Even though 35 Platanus orientalis (oriental plane) was recorded in the Silikyan Highway of segment S8-3, the width of the section is quite wide and when the final design be finalized, it might not be necessary to remove those trees, but if later it be found out that the trees need to be removed, those trees can be easily replanted as they are quite young and healthy plants. Where possible, community trees removed shall be replanted. The works of replanting of all kind of trees and bushes should be organized either in late autumn followingleaf fall or in early spring. If trees are quite old or due to some other reasons the replanting can’t be done some of them shall be cut down during road widening; they should be replaced with new trees and bushes at a ratio of 6:1. The loss of private trees which are grown on the homestead lands (and any associated business loss) shall receive compensation within the scope of Land Acquisition and Resettlement procedures. 3.6 Recommendations A. Following finalization of design works final survey should be carried out to: identify which trees and bushes should be replanted and which should be cut down; identify all trees and bushes which are located close to construction site and could be damaged by construction works; B. Implement necessary measures to protect those trees and bushes from damage. C. Keep a registrar where all the trees and bushes be numbered. D. If rare or endangered species be identified during the works in the affected area necessary measures should be taken to protect them. E. All possible measures should be taken to minimize the number of trees and bushes being affected. The minimal number of affected trees can be taken into account during the design phase of the project. Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link Trees and Bushes of the proposed area (results of the survay based on final design, November 2014) Total Sections number Silikyan - Name of trees and Babajanyan- Tichina- Ashtarak NN bushes Tichina Silikyan highway Trees 1 »ÕÇ Field Elm 38 31 69 2 ´³ñ¹Ç Silver poplar 8 3 3 14 4 гó»ÝÇ European sh 22 20 42 5 àõé»ÝÇ White willow 2 2 2 6 7 Norway maple 18 2 20 8 Oriental plane 35 35 9 Apricot 1 3 4 10 Ailanthus 6 6 11 Ն Common almond 1 1 12 Caproniana cherry 2 4 6 Common plum (Garden 13 plum) 1 4 5 14 White mulberry 11 3 14 2 15 Domestic apple 27 27 16 Sweet cherry 12 12 17 ¶ÇÑÇ Eastern red-cedar 8 5 13 Total trees 144 5 125 274 Bushes 1 Grapevine 12 12 2 Thuja occidentalis 8 8 3 Common Box 102 102 4 Rose 22 22 5 European Goosberry 2 2 Total bushes 34 0 112 146 Annex 1 The Quantities of Recorded Trees and Bushes Total Name of trees and Sections NN number bushes S6.1 S6.2 S7 S8.1 S8.2 S8.3 Trees Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link 1 Field Elm 77 57 2 87 223 2 Silver poplar 6 8 3 15 6 38 Grey poplar (Canadian 3 Poplar) 1 1 4 European sh 6 24 3 3 1 37 5 White willow 2 2 1 2 5 6 Caucasian oak 4 4 7 Norway maple 19 2 21 8 Oriental plane 35 35 9 Apricot 2 1 3 6 10 Ailanthus 6 6 11 Silver berry 2 2 12 Common almond 1 1 2 13 Caproniana cherry 2 2 4 Common plum (Garden 14 plum) 1 5 4 10 15 White mulberry 1 11 7 19 16 Domestic apple 27 27 17 Sweet cherry 11 11 18 Siberian fir 2 2 19 Eastern red-cedar 14 8 22 Total trees 116 166 5 35 3 152 477 Bushes 1 Grapevine 12 12 2 Thuja occidentalis 6 8 14 3 Dog rose 37 37 4 Common Box 300 60 360 5 Rose 5 22 27 6 European Goosberry 2 2 7 Sea buckthorn 6 6 Total bushes 311 34 0 43 0 70 458 Annex 2 The Complete List of Recorded Plants and Bushes /Armeni /Engli NN Latineren/Latinum Հ an sh 1 Ulmus foliacea. . Field Elm 2 Populus alba L Silver poplar Grey poplar (Canadian 3 Populus canadensis Poplar) 4 Fraxinus excelsior L. Հ European sh 5 Salix alba L. White willow 6 Quercus macranthera Caucasian oak 7 Acer platanoides Norway maple Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link 8 Platanus orientalis L. Oriental plane Armeniaca vulgaris 9 Apricot (Prunus armeniaca) 10 Ailanthus altissima Ailanthus Elaeagnus 11 Silver berry angustifolia L. 12 Amygdalus communis Ն Common almond 13 Cerasus vulgaris Mill. Caproniana cherry Common plum (Garden 14 Prunus Domestica L. plum) 15 Morus Albra L., White mulberry 16 Malus domsetica Domestic apple 17 Cerasus Avium Sweet cherry 18 Thuja occidentalis Nothern white cedar 19 Juniperus virginiana Eastern red-cedar 20 Abies sibirica Ե Siberian fir 21 Vitis Vinifera Grape vine 22 Rosa canina Մ Dog rose 23 Búxus sempervírens Common Box 24 Rosa Rose 25 Grossularia relinata European Goosberry Hippophaë 26 Sea buckthorn rhamnoides L. Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link References 1. Հ -Ե 2010, 456 .Մ. Հ 2. П ч П -Е 64 . 1990, 3. Environmental Impact Assessment Of Construction Of Road Links Of The Yerevan Western Ring Road-Yerevan 2014 4. First National Report to the Convention on Biological Diversity-1999 5. National action programme to combat desertification in Armenia-Yerevan 2002 6. RIO+20 National Assessment Report –Yerevan 2012 7. The Second National Environmental Action Program of the Republic of Armenia, 2008. 8. Weeds of the West -University of Wyoming-1992 630 pages- Larry C. Burrill, Steven A. Dewey, David W. Cudney, B. E. Nelson, Tom D. Whitson 9. The Red Book of Plants of the Republic of Armenia-Yerevan 2010 Websites 1. http://www.armstat.am - National Statistical Service of the Republic of Armenia 2. http://www.minagro.am - RA Ministry of Agriculture 3. http://www.mnp.am - RA Ministry of Nature Protection 4. http://www.yerevan.am/en/-Yerevan Municipality http://www.wmo.int/pages/index_en.html- World Meteorological Organization Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link Annex 6: Fauna assessment Preliminary report of survey of fauna along highways Astghik Ghazaryan PhD, assistant of professor Researcher, in department of Zoology Faculty of Biology, Yerevan State University Preliminary survey of fauna along of offered parts of highway was implemented on June 15‐17. All sections (S6.1, S6.2, S7, S8.1, S8.2, S8.3) of highway were studied. According to suitable habitats for animals the main important part were S7 and the beginning part of S 8.3. The standard methodology of zoological researches were used to survey and census of the different species of animals. The studied area situated in the semidesert zone where have been found typical for this landscape animals. Methodology. Observation and collection of the invertebrate have been made over 3 days period. The diurnal field survey time was divided between different parts of roads. Weather conditions during the survey were sunny and warm. Invertebrates were recorded using the techniques grubbing at ground level, turning over stones, as well as a direct observation. Mollusks were collected from the upper layer of soil and from vegetation. Survey methods for vertebrates were chosen based on their appropriateness for targeted species, efficiency, and the time required to complete them. We used different methods, following the standard Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link methodology ( о о о , 1951,1976; о ко ,1953; ед ек , 1990, е е д ,2003). Traps for small mammals were installed in a grid pattern, surrounding areas along highway. It should be noted that additionally to immediate observations of birds and mammals it was also survey the traces of activities of animals. Active searches were used extensively to survey for a variety of animals. Suitable or preferred habitats for each species were searched and the animal was to be encountered. The method involved traveling in an area (walking or driving permanent transects) while recording all animals seen or heard. Most bird surveys were accomplished using this approach; the preferred habitat of each species was searched visually (using optics) and auditorially for their presence. We also recorded the presence of traces, dens and other products of life of animals. The traces of animals are conventionally subdivided into groups. 1. Traces related to nourishment of animals 2. Relics of animals' life 3. Dens 4. Refuges During the route counts the starting point and the trajectory of the route are recorded by a GPS device. We recorded all locations where animals, their dens and permanent resorts were noted. Information on trapped or observed animals was recorded on data sheets. This information was subsequently logged into a computerized data base maintained in the Excelm' format. When possible, specimens were photographed. RESULTS Invertebrates. The survey identified a limited number of species of invertebrate in the area along the section S7 (Table 1). None of the species found are listed in Red Data Book of Armenia. Table 1 Vertebrates. Amphibians.There were recorded two species of amphibians – the green toad (Bufus viridis) and the marsh frog (Pelophylax ridibundus) were found in dirty pool in the first part of section S 8.3. (Table 2) Reptiles.The surveys confirmed the presence of three species of reptiles (Pseudopus apodus, Darevskia raddei, Hemorrhois nummifer) in the area adjacent to S8.3 were observed. These species are the common reptiles for Armenia (Table 2). Table 2. List of amphibian and reptiles Family Red Data Species IUCN Book of RA Bufonidae Bufus viridis LC Ranidae Pelophylax ridibundus LC Anguidae Pseudopus apodus Scincidae Eumeces schneideri Lacertidae Lacerta strigata LC Lacertidae Ophisops elegans Lacertidae Darevskia raddei LC Typhlopidae Typhlops vermicularis Colubridae Hemorrhois nummifer Colubridae Dolichophis schmidti Colubridae Eirenis collaris LC Colubridae Eirenis punctatolineatus LC Colubridae Telescopus fallax LC Colubridae Natrix tessellata Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link Viperidae Macrovipera lebetina Birds.During our field observations at the S7, S8.3 15 species of birds were registered, where one of them Larus armenicus crossing this area only for feeding is listed in the Red Book of Armenia (Table. 3). Table 3. List of Birds Species Red Data IUCN Family Book of RA CICONIIDAE Ciconia ciconia LC LARIDAE Larus armenicus VU LC APODIDAE Apus apus LC MEROPIDAE Merops apiaster LC UPUPIDAE Upupa epops LC ALAUDIDAE Galerida cristata LC HIRUNDINIDAE Hirundo rustica LC HIRUNDINIDAE (Hirundo) Ptyonoprognerupestris LC MOTACILLIDAE Motacilla alba LC TURDIDAE Oenanthe hispanica LC CORVIDAE Pica pica LC CORVIDAE Corvus monedula LC CORVIDAE Corvus corone LC PASSERIDAE Passer domesticus LC FRINGILLIDAE Carduelis carduelis LC Mammals. Species list of mammals at S7 and a first part S8.3 was made basing on the analysis of our studies (Table 4). Table 4. List of mammals Red data Species Family Book of IUCN RA Erinacedae Erinaceus concolor LC Soricidae Crocidura gueldenstaedti Vespertilionidae Pipistrellus kuhli LC Pipistrellus pipistrellus LC Leporidae Lepus europaeus LC Canidae Vulpes vulpes Gliridae Dryomys nitedula LC Allactagidae Allactaga elater LC Cricetidae Cricetulus migratorius LC Microtus socialis LC Muridae Sylvaemus witherbyi LC Rattus norvegicus LC Since the studies were carried out during the daytime, many species of mammals could not be met, as well as the carnivores and animals inhabited in burrows are the night species. This prevents to carry out the registration. This is related also to the representatives of Chiroptera, which can to reside far of the Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link investigated area, but come to this area during nutrition. Among 12 species mentioned in the literature 6 species were observed visually. According to the literature data and also our researches, none of the species of mammals are rare and need special protection. Suggestions Analyzing of collected data we suggest to use grid with small cells 70sm high along the highway of part S7 and (S 8.3 about 3km). Beside this we also suggest to make passages for small mammals along the highway (part S7) for giving them a chance to pass the road safely. List of used literature 1. к . . у ко , еко е, п ок л е, ( о е), е 1968. 2. к . . у ко , еко е, п ок л е (Ку е ко е), е 1981. 3. к о к . . у ко , олл к . е 1976. 4. у л е ко Ю. ., у л е ко . ., о к . . К те о е к о оо по о о от (дл п одоо о о пл о еде ле о о о т ), 2005. 5. ео о то о оо ло л коло е к о д оект о е е о оо Эко е т . . .Ло о о о , ед.К о . . .2002 6. олу . ., е о о О. . етод о е е по о о о т ле е коллек . етод е кое по о е. о о е 1998. 7. Дал .К. Ж от я ко , 1954 8. И а о .И, Ште а .К К атк оп едел тел пт ц , 1978 9. К а аяК а е 2011 10. тупо . ., л е . ., л е Э. . е о е ле п оде у т . л ‐ д , 2003. 11. Hо ко .A. оле е ледо по коло е по о о – ., 1953. 502 c. 12. О . ., ку о . . лед п оде. ук 1990. 13. а л о д . а е е е о , 2002. 14. ед ек Я. тел л етод у ето пт о е е до о о е о // оо .XX лт. Ко по у е пт . – ту, 1990. . 42_57. 15. о о о . . Кол е т е етод оо ео е по о о от // . . е . ео . 1951. № 2. . 62 – 70. 16. о о о . . е , пт о о едо о т . – ., 1976. 309 . 17. о о о . . пут к ледоп т , , 1989 18. е е . ., До елл . ., ак Да е д . ., ек Л.Э. ., о те . . е е е о то оло е ко о оо : т д т е етод дл е о од . – ., 2003. 380 . 19. л т . . ол ко .Л. етод к поле ледо коло епт л . то к е тет 1989. 20. у ко . . о е е е етод ледо е по о о по ед к . – п. 2. – ул , 2001. – .195‐200. 21. Adamian M. S., Daniel Klem Jr. BirdsofArmenia, 1997. Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link Supplement Research place S7 Invertebrates Buthus eupeus Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link Acrida bicolor Vertebrates Pseudopidalea viridis Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link Pelophylax ridibundus Hemorrhois nummifer Pseudopus apodus Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link Galerida cristata Pica pica Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link Oenanthe hispanica♂ Oenanthe hispanica♀ Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link Upupa epops Hirundo rustica Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link Larus armenicus Motacilla alba Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link Sylvaemus witherbyi Crocidura gueldenstaedti Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link Erinaceus concolor Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link Annex 7: Archeological Investigation Final Report of the Archaeological investigations along the potential alignment of the Tranche 2 Section 6: Babajanyan-Tichina, Section 7: Tichina-Silikyan, Section 8.1: Vahagni ,Section 8.2: Vahagni 2, Section 8.3: Silikyan-Melkumov Boris Gabrielyan Archeologist consultant 28.06.2014 The assessment and management of the cultural heritage within the project’s area is a priority and it is considered prudent to include the services of an archaeologist. The objective of the services is to: 1. Identify potential impacts of the proposed projects on physical cultural resources (PCR) ‐ movable or immovable objects, sites, structures, and natural features and landscapes that have archaeological, paleontological, historical, architectural, religious, aesthetic, or cultural significance; 2. Provide archaeological input to the respective initial environment examination (IEE) or environmental impact assessment (EIA) reports, each including an environmental management and monitoring plan (EMP), which will be prepared by a consultancy on behalf of YM, the executing agency (EA); For the implementation of the undertaken tasks the following type of studies has to conducted: a) Preliminary desk study – Collection of information about the archaeological sites and historical monuments from unpublished (archival) and (published) literary sources, their identification with the list of the archaeological and historical monuments of the Yerevan province (State list of the Historical and Cultural Immovable Monuments of the Republic of Armenia, Yerevan Province). b) Fieldwork activities including systematic and intensive survey – Field investigations to be carried out in the separated areas of the future construction activities, fixed on the engineering maps and construction projects. Record and fixation of the archaeological situations, i.e. structures, collection of surface finds, study of sections etc., for understanding the boundaries and spread of the cultural layers and their relationship with the area planned under future construction activities. c) Suggested solutions based on the legislation and other regulation documents, acts to bring to minimum the possible damage, and potential destruction of the archaeological site or historical monument or the PCR. Potential impacts of the proposed projects on PCR ‐ movable or immovable objects, sites, structures, and natural features and landscapes that Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link have archaeological, paleontological, historical, architectural, religious, aesthetic, or cultural significance is identified. As the main regulation the Lawon Preservation and Utilization of Immovable Monuments of History and Culture and of the Historic Environment (adopted on the 11 of November 1989) (http://www.parliament.am/legislation.php?sel=show&ID=1641&lang=arm) was used. The area of the future road construction is situated on the foothills of the Ararat Depression, having around 900‐1000 m elevation above the sea level. Experience from archaeological studies in the regional perspective is showing that the foothills were among the most important ecological niches occupied during the Stone Age and intensively exploited by Bronze‐Iron Age populations of Armenia. Our desk study of the alignment of the road is showing areas not used under habitation activities, which can have some archaeological potential. Also study of the Statelist of the Historical and Cultural Immovable Monuments of the Republic of Armenia, Yerevan Province reveal a record of a Bronze‐Iron Age settlement and tomb field in the area of Silikyan block of the Ajapnyak district of Yerevan (catalog number 1.1.2 and 1.1.2.1 ‐ 2.1.1, 2.1.2 and 2.1.3), where the road is planned to be built. Fieldwork activities were required to organize a survey by a small team of archaeologists along the potential alignments to identify weather there are archaeological monuments directly affected by the proposed design, which will determine the future scope of works and/or exclude any archaeological component during the project’s implementation. A reconnaissance survey along the potential alignment of the road was conducted at 25.06.2014. The area of the alignment was divided into three conventional sub‐areas – Area1, Area 2 and Area 3 (see Map). Judging from the Google image of the area reflecting the alignment of the potential road Area 1 is out from the archaeological interest, because of being heavily urbanized sector. This observation was confirmed by survey results, where the potential alignment is passing in parallel with railroad along houses and gardens with lots of soil transportation and agricultural activity. The Area also is partly including an urban sector of the Malatia‐Sebastia block of Yerevan. Area 2, which is passing through the chain of hills south from the Ajapnyak block of Yerevan, has a portion, which seems to have potential archaeological interest. Our survey showed that the natural surface of the area was totally under long term use of agricultural activities, where traces of former grape gardens are still visible. No any external signs of archaeological sites or separate features are visible (Image 1‐3). Area 3 which is located between the old and new Silikyan highways was heavily distracted through work of mechanisms, where at least around 1.5‐2 m of the original sediments were moved opening the fluvio‐glacial origin Pleistocene layers and the basalt bedrock. Nowadays it is a garbage area, which is fully out of any archaeological significance (Image 4). Conclusive remarks ‐ The reconnaissance survey along the proposed alignment of the road construction showed that no archaeological barriers are present in the study area, which means no Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link visible features of sites exist because of urbanization, construction and agricultural activities. The archaeological sites presented in the State list of the Historical and Cultural Immovable Monuments of the Republic of Armenia, Yerevan Province are located far away and can’t be affected by the construction activities. Only possible recommendation as a mitigation measure can be required in Area 2 as following: to propose a short monitoring by an archaeologist during excavations works of the construction activities as a possible chance find procedure. Boris Gasparyan National Archaeological expert 28.06.2014 MAP Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link The future highway alignment design divided into three conventional areas Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link Image 1. Main view of the Area 2 from north Image 2. Main view of the Area 2 from north Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link Image 3. Main view of the Areas 1 and 2 from north (from the Silikyan old highway) Image 4. Main view of the Area 3 from south (from the Silikyan old highway) Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link Annex 8: Water quality analysis Physico-chemical test results of the water sample submitted by the Employer # Index measured/determined Unit Value measured4 Method used 1 Suspended particles mg/l 23.4 Gravimetric 2 Index of hydrogen _ 8.36 Electrochemic 3 Rigidity mgeq/l 2.40 Design 4 Sulfate ion mg/l 31.8 Ion chromatography 5 Chloride ion mg/l 163.4 Ion chromatography 6 Nitrate ion mg/l 8.810 Ion chromatography 7 Nitrite ion mg/l 0.067 Spectrophotometric 8 Ammonium ion mg/l 0.295 Spectrophotometric 9 Phosphates mg/l 0.177 Spectrophotometric 10 BOD5 mg/l 3.2 Electrochemic 11 TDS-Cr mg O/l 16 Bichromatic Oxidation 12 Specific electrocunductivity microsim./cm2 1212 Electrochemic 13 Na+K mg/l 277.6 Design 14 Mg mg/l 2.40 Design 15 Ca mg/l 44.09 Titrimetric Head S. Sahakyan Deputy Head of Scientific Affairs G. Shahnazaryan Head of Data Analysis and Preservation Department A. Hovhannisyan 4 Armenia has not got national standards for the irrigation water quality. The implemented water quality monitoring data will serve as an baseline for the further monitoring. Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link Annex 9: Soil survey CENTER FOR ECOLOGICAL- NOOSPHERE STUDIES NAS RA ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEYS WITH RESPECT TO CONTAMINATED SOILS FOR TRACK 3 OF YEREVAN BYPASS PROJECT YEREVAN 2016 CENTER FOR ECOLOGICAL-NOOSPHERE STUDIES NAS RA Director Center for Ecological-Noosphere Studies NAS RA ______A.K. Saghatelyan «_____»______2016 Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link “ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEYS WITH RESPECT TO CONTAMINATED SOILS FOR TRACK 3 OF YEREVAN BYPASS PROJECT” REPORT 2016 Principal investigator ______G.H. Tepanosyan Ph.D. Yerevan - 2016 Content 1. FIELD WORK 2. METHODS 3. RESULTS 4. CONCLUSION LIST OF REFERENCES Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link “Environmental surveys with respect to contaminated soils for Track 3 of Yerevan Bypass project”report 1. FIELD WORK Based on a specific position of the construction site of a road - the area of a heat and power plant (HPP) (40°10.795'N, 44°26.358'E) located in a Yerevan district of Malatia- Sebastia (Fig. 1) - soil layer drilling was done on 2 locations and then soil sampled (Fig. 2). From each hole 3 samples were collected per soil horizons (A, B, and C): respectively, 0-5 cm, 5-20 cm, 40-50cm in compliance with RA Government Decision N 1192-Ն «About approval of methodology of implementation of monitoring of anthropogenically polluted soil in the area of the Republic of Armenia” [1]. Maximum drilling depth was 80 cm followed by parent rocks. Fig.1. Spatial location of holes towards the HPP The 2 drilled holes were numbered E1 and E2, respectively. The numbers of samples collected from the same hole were marked respectively, depending on depth: E1(I), E1(II), E1(III) E2(I), E2(II), E2(III). Then the samples were transported to the CENS Analytical Laboratory. Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link Fig.2. Drilling and sampling 2. METHODS QA/QC plan for drilling, sampling and field work was implemented in line with SOPs approved by CENS and developed following methodological instructions [5, 6, 8], ISO [9, 10] and US EPA [11] standards. After transportation to the lab the soil samples were dried, homogenized, sieved (<2 mm) and then ground in compliance with ISO 11464[13]. Cd, Hg, As, Sb were analyzed by atomic-absorption method (ISO 5725-1 [9], Perkin Elmer Aanalyst 800), the contents of benzopyrene and polychlorinated biphenyls were determined through gas-chromatography (TRACE DSQ GC/MS) in compliance with US EPA Method 3546 [12], ASTM D-6010, [7] and AST ISO10382-2005 [3] of the National Institute of Standards of the Ministry of Economy RA. The contents of Pb, Mo, Ni, V, Mn, Cr, Zn and Cu in soil samples were determined by X-ray fluorescence spectrometry, Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link Olympus Innov-X-5000 (USA) in compliance with US EPA Method 6200 [13]: The QA/QC procedure included both the analysis of lab duplicates and that of standard reference materials NIST 2702 and NIST 2781 and blank (SiO2) purchased from the US National Institute of Standards and Technology. Accuracy of analyses was verified through calculating percent difference of standardized and analytically determined values of standard reference materials. As indicated by calculations, percent difference varied within the allowable 20% limits [13]. 3. RESULTS Analytical data aregiven in Tab.1, whereas Tab.2 generalizes factors considering pollution levels of the site [2]: Table 1.Concentrations of parameters (mg/kg) determined in soil sampled from holes E1 and E2 and Maximum Allowable Concentrations accepted in Armenia (mg/kg) N0 of sample MAC, Parameters mg/kg E1(I) E1 (II) E1 (III) E2 (I) E2 (II) E2 (III) [2] Cd 0.420 0.304 0.245 0.297 0.314 0.317 <2 Hg 0.023 <0.0012* <0.0012 <0.0012 0.019 0.026 <2.1 As 1.61 2.21 2.08 1.99 1.94 1.92 <10 Sb 1.953 1.529 1.479 1.935 1.787 1.972 <4.5 Pb 17.20 11.40 8.50 14.70 14.70 11.40 <65 Mo 3.64 1.96 <1* <1 1.96 <1 <132 Ni 24.00 35.00 27.00 29.00 29.00 16.00 <80 V 34.54 44.66 45.98 40.92 49.28 39.82 <150 Mn 268.50 285.00 269.50 304.00 288.00 284.00 <1500 Cr 31.80 42.60 98.40 47.40 83.40 61.20 <90 Zn 102.70 75.70 65.00 89.20 83.70 76.40 <220 Cu 40.40 41.50 45.80 44.20 49.10 39.60 <132 Polychlorinated biphenyls n/d n/d n/d n/d n/d n/d <0.1** Benzopyrene n/d n/d n/d n/d n/d n/d <0.02 Note. * denotes the minimal detection level for the given elements; **- Armenia hasn’t a specified value for total contents of polychlorinated biphenyls, so Tab.1 gives a value according to К . ., Е. . (2000) [4]: As seen from Tab.1, out of all the determined parameters no benzopyrene and Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link polychlorinated biphenyls were detected in the studied samples. The contents of Cd, Hg, As, Sb, Pb, Mo, Ni, V, Mn, Zn and Cu did not exceed MAC values, i.e. varied within allowable limits Government decision N 92-Ն “About approval of the order of assessment of economic activities-induced impact on soil resources” [1]. Among all the studied elements alow- levelexcessagainstMACwasdetectedinrespectofCr:onlyinsampleE1(III) collected from C horizon. Crcontent in E1(III) was 98.4mg/kgi.e. 1.1 timesexcessivevs.MAC. Table 2.Factorsconsideringpollutionlevelofthesite (area) [1] Contents (concentration) corresponding to pollution level (mg/kg) 1st level- Parameters 3rd level - 4th level – 5th level- allowable 2nd level-low medium high super high ( 4. CONCLUSION Results obtained from “Environmental surveys with respect to contaminated soils for Track 3 of Yerevan Bypass project” support a conclusion that while constructing a road in the HPP area: if it is planned to preserve soil layer on the site in its original state and build the roadover soil areas, then the study elements will not migrate and therefore MAC – exceeding (low level) contents of Cr detected in C-horizon will pose no threat to the environment and human health; if there is an intention to excavate and remove the ground, then soil mass homogenization on the study site will bring to dispersion and averaging of contents of Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link the studied elements. Consequently, MAC – exceeding (low level) contents of Cr detected in C-horizon will decrease and average 60.8mg/kg in the removed soil mass and finally meet a MAC value established for Cr. In this case, too, neither environment nor human health will be threatened. In the case of soil layer removal from the road construction site special instructions regarding soil mass transportation and dumping may be obtained from the Ministry of Nature Protection RA. Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link LIST OF REFERENCES 1. Հ Հ , ՀՀ N 1192-Ն [ ], ՝http://www.arlis.am/DocumentView.aspx? DocID=70519&DocID_AM=70519&DocID_RU=0&DocID_EN=0 : 2. Հ , ՀՀ N 92-Ն [ ], ՝http://www.arlis.am/DocumentView.aspx? DocID=13401 : 3. Հ Ի 10382, 2005. Հ , . . , http://www.sarm.am/am/standarts/view/4318: 4. К . ., Е. . щ . . XXI . И . № 5 И И И, , 2000, . 31-63. 5. . / . . . – .:И - И , 1982 ., 112 . 6. .Е., . ., Е. . . щ .: , 1990, 335 . 7. Active Standard ASTM D-6010, Standard Practice for Closed Vessel Microwave Solvent Extraction of Organic Compoundz from Solid Materials, Developed by Sobcommittee: D34.01.06, http://www.astm.org/Standards/D6010.htm. 8. Darnley A.G., Bjorklund A., Bolviken B. et al. A Global Geochemical Database for Environmental and Resource Management // Earth Science Series,UNESCO Publishing, Paris, 1995, No. 19, 122 p. 9. Fomin G.S., Fomin A.G., 2001. Soil. Inspection of quality and ecological safety according to international standards, State Standard of Russia, Moscow, 304 (in russian). 10. ISO 10381-5:2005. Soil quality -- Sampling -- Part 5: Guidance on the procedure for the investigation of urban and industrial sites with regard to soil contamination. ISO/TC 190/SC 2 Sampling Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link 11. US EPA Field sampling guidance document #1205. Soil sampling.Region 9 Laboratory, Richmond, California. Rev. 2 9/99, p. 9 http://itepsrv1.itep.nau.edu/itep_course_downloads/Water_QAPP_TAMS_Center_IT EP/QA%20Project%20Plan/Mod5%20SOPs/Soil%20Sampling/Region%209%20Soilsa mple%20GUI.pdf 12. US EPA Method 3546, 2007. Microwave extraction, http://www3.epa.gov/epawaste/hazard/testmethods/sw846/pdfs/3546.pdf. 13. US EPA Method 6200, 2007. Field portable x-ray fluorescence spectrometry for thedetermination of elemental concentrations in soil and sediment,http://www3.epa.gov/epawaste/hazard/testmethods/sw846/pdfs/6200.pdf. Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link Annex 10: Noise and vibration survey RA Ministry of Health Care Medical Document 9. Area drawing with reference to source of noise/vibration (of the site, hand-guided tools) Sequence numbers of measurement points Name of Institution Protocol Of Noise Measurement 12.07.2015 .-15.07.2015 . 1. Location of measurement c. Yerevan, G. Chaush str., intersection of Mazmanyan and Chaush streets, Silikyan New Highway, str. Lukashin 3, Tichina str., Sheram str., intersection of Sheram and Svatchyan streets, A. Babajanyan str. (Name of the object) (Address) 2. The measurements have been taken in presence of the representative of the object surveyed Conclusion: As a result of measurement the noise level in italicized points, in octave layers (position, name, middle name, surname) 3. Means of measurement of sound pressure the equivalent and maximum sound levels exceed OKTAVA-110A MAXIMA Sound Level Meter (name, mark) requirements specified in sanitary-hygienic norms /SN N 2III-11.3/ N 3292 Note: (inventory number) When summing up the results of measurements, traffic volume/intensity was 4. Information on state control ( date) taken into account (day time, on the average 1100-1400 cars/per hour, night N 006355 up to 14.11.2014y is in force until 14.11.2015y. time- 500-700 cars/hourly), SN N 2III-11.3 sanitary norms, subclauses 8 & 9 of (certificate number, reference) Table 3 of clause 5 and clause 2 of the note 5.Normative-technical documents, according to which measurements have been taken and conclusion was drawn Sanitary doctor Head of the Dep. of San.hyg. S. Karapetyan SN N 2 III -11.3 (name, middle name, surname, position) 6. Main sources of noise and its description signature Transport "Registered" by RA Ministry of Justice March 16, 2002 State Registration number 10002053 MINISTRY OF HEALTH CARE THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA March 6, 2002 N 138 c. Yerevan DECREE ON APPROVING OF N2-III-11.3 SANITARY-HYGIENIC NORMS FOR "NOISE IN WORKPLACES, RESIDENTIAL AND PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND RESIDENTIAL BUILT- UP AREAS" Table 3 THE PERMISSIBLE LEVELS OF VOICE PRESSURE OF PENETRATING NOISE, NOISE LEVELS, EQUIVALENT AND MAXIMUM SOUND LEVELS IN RESIDENTIAL AND PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND RESIDENTIAL AREAS Sound levels Lamax and Time of the sound day Sound Significance of buildings and areas Level of sound pressure in dB octave layers with average geometrical frequency, Hz equivalent (time) levels levels Laeq, Lamax, dBA dBA N 31,5 63 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 8000 9 Adjacent/neighboring areas of residential buildings, 600 - 2200 90 75 66 59 54 50 47 45 44 55 70 polyclinics, dispensaries, resorts, house-interns for the 22 00- 600 83 67 57 49 44 40 37 35 33 45 60 elderly and disabled, kindergartens, schools and other educational institutions and library buildings Note 2. In hotels and hostels and areas adjoining main streets of urban and rural significance and railway lines, 2m away from structures enclosed by residential areas, which are protected from noise, noise equivalent and maximum levels caused by car and railway traffic on dBA is permitted to receive 10 dBA more than the quantities mentioned in Chart 3, lines 9 & 10 (correction =+10dBA). 20 10 22 21 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 9 8 7 6 9 5 4 3 4 2 1 1 8 7 6 5 3 2 N 44°27'45.97") Point 2 ( 40°12'44.10" 44°27'57.18") Point 1 ( 40°12'50.98" 44°27'7.22") Point 4 ( 40°12'31.06" 44°27'46.69") Point 3 (40°12'32.16" 44°27'45.97") Point 2 ( 40°12'44.10" 44°27'57.18") Point 1 ( 40°12'50.98" 44°27'7.22") Point 4 ( 40°12'31.06" 44°27'46.69") Point 3 (40°12'32.16" 44°27'45.97") Point 2 ( 40°12'44.10" 44°27'57.18") Point 1 ( 40°12'50.98" 44°27'7.22") Point 4 ( 40°12'31.06" 44°27'46.69") Point 3 (40°12'32.16" 44°27'45.97") Point 2 ( 40°12'44.10" 44°27'57.18") Point 1 ( 40°12'50.98" 44°27'7.22") Point 4 ( 40°12'31.06" 44°27'46.69") Point 3 (40°12'32.16" 44°27'45.97") Point 2 ( 40°12'44.10" 44°27'57.18") Point 1 ( 40°12'50.98" 44°27'7.22") Point 4 ( 40°12'31.06" 44°27'46.69") Point 3 (40°12'32.16" 44°27'45.97") Point 2 ( 40°12'44.10" 44°27'57.18") Point 1 ( 40°12'50.98" Marginal Permissible values for areas adjacent to residenti to adjacent areas for values Permissible Marginal Location of Measurement + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + widely spread toAccording spectre tonal permanent al buildings al Nature of the noise fluctuating According toAccording time Description internmittent impulsive 22 06 8. Results of noise measurements noise of Results 8. 00 00 + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + -06 -22 traffic 00 00 .2015, 13.07.2015, 21 20 13.07.2015, 19 18 12-13.07.2015, 17 16 15 12.07.2015, 14 13 12.07.2015, 12 11 10 Time of day at the moment -10:00 06:00-08:00 02:00-06:00 22:00-02:00 18:00-22:00 14:00-18:00 of measurement 72 19 91 11 10 79 56 05 18 61 62,89 72,53 56,11 64,59 59,34 31,82 50,42 38,73 40,58 19,66 43,54 56,19 45,65 60,54 46,35 31,5 49,66 47,98 52,57 49,25 60,02 30,15 44,56 51,01 33,38 52,62 69,17 46,94 37,07 46,55 51,14 55,06 39,29 57,48 52,88 18,92 41,43 45,41 59,11 47,77 57,29 45,17 58,9 30,41 28,54 44,35 45,12 61,93 66,32 26,65 47,87 49,3 38,25 39,07 45,07 51,06 65,03 67,28 57,63 32,93 74,81 47,5 27,34 47,02 42,68 46,06 61,19 63,27 33,12 36,22 60,55 59,21 34,29 48,37 40,42 52,94 52,55 74,23 38,09 39,6 40,87 53,11 35,84 47,69 47,72 57,76 54,84 43,52 50,82 46,4 29,84 38,98 53,73 48,04 65,29 63,67 78,65 45,8 53,52 36,98 54,61 43,06 57,09 52,28 70,77 67,15 63,33 52,48 49,9 45,12 56,94 47,74 64,24 63,59 56,41 43,46 59,27 71,36 48,79 57,11 52,81 54,51 66,65 72,73 31,91 50,56 58,07 56,53 49,06 61,75 53,55 59,55 61,84 44,6 56,4 39,13 66,9 52,07 66,26 54,16 38,02 63,23 44,69 46,99 57,87 58,42 70,06 75,75 44,93 69,66 55,55 45,87 48,78 58,12 63,12 71,86 54,79 56,03 32,83 49,68 51,53 63,32 71,27 58,14 40,16 44,98 53,14 55,51 69,39 56,96 44,05 46,43 55,55 63,81 73,36 58,2 45,78 49,06 64,32 71,71 70,63 62,91 49,59 50,83 68,33 74,11 73,6 51,56 54,27 66,75 54,85 60,12 80,62 62,37 64,97 67,05 64,71 66,19 837,16,96,85, 87 54 72 056,972,25 63,29 40,5 47,24 55,46 58,72 58,5 65,68 66,79 72,41 64,73 72,79 68,3 53,83 62,3 34,88 36,54 40,4 45,25 46,67 54,95 49,33 58,62 76,15 48,21 56,18 62,9 53,27 59,81 42,89 59,83 65,6 50,05 67,15 76 55,95 73,6 57,52 83,6 57,79 62,75 68,79 72,82 70,3 83 90 31,5 67 75 63 Level of sound pressure (dB) octave in layers with average geometrical fr 57 66 125 49 59 250 44 54 500 40 50 1000 37 47 equency (Hz). 2000 35 45 4000 33 44 8000 Sound levels (La) and 55 65 equivalent sound levels Laeq dBA 70 80 Maximum sound level dBA (Lmax) Point 3 (40°12'32.16" 23 + + 70,99 73,85 70,9 63,64 58,08 58,09 56,89 51,18 43,85 64,04 77,64 44°27'46.69") 13.07. 08:00- Point 4 ( 40°12'31.06" 24 + + 80,76 73,55 63,07 58,49 57,15 58,4 55,07 45,1 38,23 62,08 70,26 44°27'7.22") Point 1 ( 40°12'50.98" 25 + + 66,32 63,96 61,88 52,18 51,6 48,25 45,59 44,94 39,18 57,62 70,39 44°27'57.18") Point 2 ( 40°12'44.10" 26 + + 65,08 65,98 61,57 55,36 51,72 48,24 46,27 43,08 31,69 56,21 66,23 44°27'45.97") Point 3 (40°12'32.16" 27 + + 70,7 73,89 70,08 63,07 57,88 57,72 56,2 50,57 43,59 64,25 75,99 44°27'46.69") 13.07.2015, 10:00-14:00 Point 4 ( 40°12'31.06" 28 + + 82,27 74,46 63,91 58,55 56,33 58,76 55,37 45 36,31 62,26 71,09 44°27'7.22") Measurement is performed by Engineer M. Yeritsyan Signature Չա ա ա Ի ` (position and Մ. nameԵ ա ) Ս ագ (պա , ա , ա ա , ա գա ) 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 9 8 7 6 2 5 4 3 2 1 1 N Measurement is performed by Point 7(40°11'2.22" 44°26'37.95") Point 6(40°11'27.27" 44°26'42.39") Point 5(40°12'4.12" 44°26'50.54") Point 8(40°10'54.39" 44°26'27.49") Point 7(40°11'2.22" 44°26'37.95") Point 6(40°11'27.27" 44°26'42.39") Point 5(40°12'4.12" 44°26'50.54") Point 8(40°10'54.39" 44°26'27.49") Point 7(40°11'2.22" 44°26'37.95") Point 6(40°11'27.27" 44°26'42.39") Point 5(40°12'4.12" 44°26'50.54") Point 8(40°10'54.39" 44°26'27.49") Point 7(40°11'2.22" 44°26'37.95") Point 6(40°11'27.27" 44°26'42.39") Point 5(40°12'4.12" 44°26'50.54") Point 8(40°10'54.39" 44°26'27.49") Point 7(40°11'2.22" 44°26'37.95") Point 6(40°11'27.27" 44°26'42.39") Point 5(40°12'4.12" 44°26'50.54") Point 8(40°10'54.39" 44°26'27.49") Point 7(40°11'2.22" 44°26'37.95") Point 6(40°11'27.27" 44°26'42.39") Point 5(40°12'4.12" 44°26'50.54") Point 8(40°10'54.39" 44°26'27.49") Point 7(40°11'2.22" 44°26'37.95") Point 6(40°11'27.27" 44°26'42.39") Point 5(40°12'4.12" 44°26'50.54") Point 8(40°10'54.39" 44°26'27.49") Չա ա ա ա ա Չա Marginal Permissible values for areas adjacent to residential buildings Location of Measurement + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + widely spread to According spectre Engineer M. Yeritsyan ( position and name tonal (պա , ա , ա ա , ա գա ) ա ա , ա , (պա , Ի ` Մ. Ե ա Մ. Ի ` permanent ) Nature of noise the fluctuating According to time to According Description internmittent impulsive measurements noise of Results 8. Signature 22 06 00 00 + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + -06 -22 traffic 00 00 14.07.2015 14.07.2015 14.07.2015 14.07.2015 13- 13.07.2015 13.07.2015 01 21 41 61 81 021 20 19 , 18 , 17 , 16 15 , 14.07.2015 14 13 , 12 , 11 10 Time of day at the moment of measurement 10:00- 08:00- 06:00- 02:00- , 18:00- 14:00- 14:00 10:00 08:00 06:00 22:00- 22:00 18:00 26 846,26,45,25,25,84,83,15,469,03 51,95 57,54 41,45 33,41 28,7 68,29 47,88 31,32 50,21 58,27 50,08 32,69 42,05 35,79 52,42 40,69 33,37 28,65 48,77 41,17 53,02 32,21 38,77 36,47 35,62 46,26 42,5 60,44 40,98 23,98 31,54 42,56 34,16 48,29 24,78 64,42 35,23 19,21 22,88 58,88 49,85 34,52 52,46 21,96 28,95 68,4 21,63 68,88 49,01 21 34,89 55,21 57 35,3 26,68 24,48 72,68 58,14 21,91 40,15 59,14 23,19 50,06 26,46 35,98 28,51 61,35 32,9 26,34 42,47 70,97 23,63 70,07 41,67 29,04 34,29 30,45 40,88 45,95 75,59 54,67 43,2 27,49 62,21 28,77 29,91 34,94 34,98 47,77 47,97 47,08 51,03 30,16 38,88 32,05 40,93 46,26 33 47,45 34,7 53,99 47,36 34,3 33,74 53,49 55,02 35,81 38,24 42,44 53,8 55,34 34,05 45,39 54,67 39,02 42,23 39,91 58,71 37,79 56,61 54,93 49,37 42,45 39,04 41,67 58,71 58 58,78 38,96 50,58 68,33 59,82 56,75 71,72 42 63,54 60,15 43,21 73,86 49,32 77,72 58,85 15 00 21 42 88 34 26 28 05 94 56,29 42,33 49,41 45,28 34,62 30,56 69,66 38,43 23,5 32,85 51,25 60,83 29,23 67,05 20,99 42,65 44,95 37,94 53,78 30,33 59,12 23,74 43,49 30,26 46,48 42,89 30,21 36,28 28,04 48,82 38,25 53,75 32,18 44,98 29,3 31,66 44,28 55,18 37,5 33,18 51,81 32,16 32,87 52,12 53,6 36,23 37,06 54,73 33,48 40,64 60,03 34,89 58,23 41,25 54,8 33,97 51,13 61,51 41,89 59,25 44,93 36,98 58,37 57,48 42,78 66,48 43,47 60,94 49,3 46,78 72,45 69,2 51,63 48,48 57,45 72,11 62,68 40 81 08 96 51 67 54 80 91 13 71,38 52,19 61,32 66,25 45,59 44,28 39,12 56,96 38,86 55,01 31,23 48,07 31,95 59,56 24,86 48,84 42,64 55,47 42,69 42,14 50,91 27,52 27,55 36,68 56,77 36,02 45,98 26,4 53,28 28,83 33,39 38,94 55,19 28,44 49,09 44,11 28,8 28,4 38,86 59,65 43 24,47 52,52 19,76 38,58 42,13 60,84 32,11 44,82 54,99 25,4 22,06 48,64 44,75 68,17 35,9 43,14 58,14 32,58 31,59 48,48 50,47 74,04 43,5 43,65 65,12 38,88 31,32 39,09 56,34 49,73 51,05 68,46 41,62 34,31 42,55 59,57 62,57 32,8 40,2 47,97 57,79 36,03 45,63 59,04 41,65 43,64 52,14 8 9 3 0 31,5 6 7 7 5 63 Level of pressure octave in (dB) layers sound with average geometrical frequency (Hz). Ս ագ 5 6 7 6 125 4 5 9 9 250 4 5 4 4 500 4 5 0 0 1000 3 4 7 7 2000 3 4 5 5 4000 3 4 3 4 8000 Sound levels (La) and 5 6 5 5 equivalent sound levels Laeq dBA 7 8 Maximum sound level dBA 0 0 (Lmax) 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 01 21 41 61 81 021 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 9 5 8 7 4 6 5 3 4 3 2 2 1 1 N Measurement is performed by 44°26'16.48") 11(40°10'12.14"Point 44°26'9.80") 10(40°10'29.16"Point 44°26'16.74") 40°10'44.31" 9( Point 44°26'16.48") 11(40°10'12.14"Point 44°26'9.80") 10(40°10'29.16"Point 44°26'16.74") 40°10'44.31" 9( Point 44°26'16.48") 11(40°10'12.14"Point 44°26'9.80") 10(40°10'29.16"Point 44°26'16.74") 40°10'44.31" 9( Point 44°26'16.48") 11(40°10'12.14"Point 44°26'9.80") 10(40°10'29.16"Point 44°26'16.74") 40°10'44.31" 9( Point 44°26'16.48") 11(40°10'12.14"Point 44°26'9.80") 10(40°10'29.16"Point 44°26'16.74") 40°10'44.31" 9( Point 44°26'16.48") 11(40°10'12.14"Point 44°26'9.80") 10(40°10'29.16"Point 44°26'16.74") 40°10'44.31" 9( Point 44°26'16.48") 11(40°10'12.14"Point 44°26'9.80") 10(40°10'29.16"Point 44°26'16.74") 40°10'44.31" 9( Point Marginal Permissible values for areas adjacent to residential buildings residential PermissibleMarginal areas adjacent to for values Location of Measurement + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + widely spread According to spectre tonal Engineer M. Yeritsyan ( permanent position and name Nature of thenoise of Nature fluctuating According to time to According ) Description internmittent impulsive 8. Results8. Noise of Measurements 22 06 00 00 + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + -06 -22 traffic 00 00 Signature 15.07.2015, 15.07.2015, 15.07.2015, 15.07.2015, 14-15.07.2015, 14.07.2015, 14.07.2015, Time of day at the moment 10:00-14:00 08:00-10:00 06:00-08:00 02:00-06:00 22:00-02:00 18:00-22:00 14:00-18:00 of measurement 14 53 766,16,55,25,54,83,86,172,99 55,19 64,31 48,21 36,58 64,94 73,06 25,44 48,18 54,05 64,23 58,62 36,47 55,75 31,48 36,57 49,21 39,41 59,82 62,45 40,53 48,25 68,69 26,25 43,57 61,15 51,73 46,78 55,88 59,8 37,61 64,41 28,97 45,3 48,99 59,89 52,34 31,09 41,66 33,66 67,6 49,43 47,16 55,24 45,29 42,63 61 44,26 41,25 52,61 53,37 75,35 44,37 24,11 51,88 46,02 42,09 44,87 64,21 53,84 59,23 81,49 21,57 25,82 56,26 45,29 35,26 47,4 44,94 67,02 58,54 63,34 59,66 27,27 27,29 56,95 38,52 18,86 46,46 49,81 74,73 57,89 52,04 36,25 29,28 46,68 58,65 20,89 23,15 47,25 61,35 80,64 23,81 39,82 34,09 49,26 38,46 63,07 19,73 29,72 51,94 64,68 35,4 40,42 33,47 40,58 18,73 24,62 29,99 67,9 57,14 45,34 42,32 39,19 20,34 22,54 28,27 31,93 66,95 48,86 52,66 21,26 27,38 53,1 31,45 30,27 47,61 26,96 34,55 53,7 29,38 40,23 52,58 48,06 28,72 37,78 33,68 42,54 49,75 47,2 30,29 33,56 44,15 40,62 30,96 38,33 59,78 48,76 37,61 46,07 53,05 50,46 45,65 51,02 94 83 36 19 81 71 30 49 29 12 72,26 53,65 61,29 65,9 45,98 32,99 71,44 54,38 22,93 44,95 63,98 33,24 54,17 32,43 53,01 36,11 65,86 40,44 48,77 39,23 57,15 55,17 45,75 25,78 48 43,16 58,14 49,42 33,3 35,9 55,57 44,65 61,95 51,04 39,62 40,6 59,68 45,34 63,65 51,65 45,4 60,43 44,03 47,64 68,31 51,3 49,19 63,91 45,73 57,95 69,46 50,57 66,86 47,11 56 59,48 47,74 50,75 76,4 60,54 54,55 61,77 79,81 65,36 67,83 62,76 875,24,24,14,93, 38 70 15 12 50,34 41,22 21,59 27,01 33,81 35,5 43,19 42,21 44,52 51,92 48,7 83 90 31,5 67 75 63 Level of sound pressure (dB) in octave layers with average geometrical freq geometrical average with layers octave in (dB) pressure sound of Level 57 66 125 49 59 250 44 54 500 40 50 1000 37 47 2000 (Hz). uency 35 45 4000 33 44 8000 Sound levels (La) and 55 65 equivalent sound levels Laeq dBA 70 80 Maximum sound level dBA (Lmax) 9. Area drawing (of the site, hand-guided tools) with reference to source of noise (vibration). RA Ministry of Health Care Medical Document Sequence numbers of measurement points. Name of the Institution Protocol of vibration measurement 12.07.2015y.-15.07.2015y. 1. Place of measurement c. Yerevan, G. Chaush str., intersection of Mazmanyan and Chaush streets, Silikyan New Highway, str. Lukashin 3, Tichina str., Sheram str., intersection of Sheram and Svatchyan streets, A. Babajanyan str. (Name of the object) (Address) 2. The measurements have been taken in presence of the representative of the object surveyed Conclusion As a result of measurement the vibration acceleration level in octave layers (position, name, second name, middle name, surname) with average geometrical frequencies (Hz), the adjusted levels are consistent with the requirements of sanitary-hygienic norms /HN 2.2.4-009-06/ 3. Means of measurement OKTAVA-110A MAXIMA Sound Level Meter (name, mark) N 3292 Note (inventory number) When summing up the results of measurements, traffic intensity was taken 4. Information on state control into account (day time, on the average 1100-1400 cars/per hour, night time- ( Date) 500-700 cars/per hour) N 006355 up to14.11.2014y., is in force untill 14.11.2015y. (certificate number, reference) 5. Normative-technical documents, according to which measurements have been taken and conclusion was provided Sanitary doctor Head of the Dep. of San.hyg. S. Karapetyan HN N 2.2.4-009-06 (name, surname, middle name, position) 6. Main sources of vibration and its description Signature means of transport/traffic "Registered" by RA Ministry of Justice 31 May 2006 State registration number 10006173 MINISTRY OF HEALTH CARE THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA May 17, 2006 N 533-Ն c. Yerevan DECREE ON APPROVAL OF N 2.2.4-009-06 SANITARY-HYGIENIC NORMS FOR "VIBRATION IN WORKPLACES, RESIDENTIAL AND PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND RESIDENTIAL BUILT-UP Chart 7 THE PERMISSIBLE LEVELS OF VIBRATION IN RESIDENTIAL ROOMS, HOSPITAL ROOMS AND RESORTS Permissible values on X0, Y0 and Z0 axes Octave layers with average geometrical frequency Hz Acceleration of vibration m/sec .10-3 dB 2 4 72 4 4.5 73 8 5.6 75 16 11 81 31.5 22 87 63 45 93 Adjusted values and equivalent adjusted values and their 472 levels 1. During daytime it is allowed to exceed the permissible level by 5 dB. 2. There is correction for permissible levels of non permanent vibration, which becomes 10dB, and and absolute values are multiplied by 0,32. 3. For hospital rooms, resorts, infant and pre-school organizations it is necessary to reduce the permissible levels of vibration by 3dB. 8. Results of Vibration Measurements Type of vibration Adjacent level of vibration acceleration (dB) in octave layer with avarage geometrical frequency (Hz). Հ / General Հ - o of vibration 2 4 8 Local Location of of Location measurement measurement 16 63 Time of dayTime at of the moment of of moment the measurement 31.5 acceleration, dB acceleration, Adjustment level Duration of vibration impact theduring shift Techn Traffic Traffic 1 2 35678910111213141520 Point 1 ( 40°12'50.98" 1 permanent + 79.67 71.36 66.2 57.43 56.92 54.8 79.79 44°27'57.18") Point 2 ( 40°12'44.10" 2 permanent + 77.15 69.48 65.3 62.61 59.43 57.7 81.29 44°27'45.97") Point 3 (40°12'32.16" 3 permanent + 74.81 64.09 60.8 58.43 58.3 60.21 78.45 44°27'46.69") 12.07.2015, 14:00-18:00 Point 4 ( 40°12'31.06" 4 permanent + 76.92 69.57 69.63 61.13 59.2 57.98 77.66 44°27'7.22") Point 1 ( 40°12'50.98" 5 permanent + 76.16 69.72 68.05 57.59 56.96 54.41 79.6 44°27'57.18") Point 2 ( 40°12'44.10" 6 permanent + 77.29 67.46 61.83 60.48 60.56 60.82 80.33 44°27'45.97") Point 3 (40°12'32.16" 7 permanent + 73.41 63.26 59.52 57.68 58.8 60.66 77.47 44°27'46.69") 12.07.2015, 18:00-22:00 Point 4 ( 40°12'31.06" 8 permanent + 75.42 68.06 70.08 61.67 59.38 58.62 78.13 44°27'7.22") Point 1 ( 40°12'50.98" 9 permanent + 82.12 79.33 75.75 60.07 59.26 56.42 80.09 44°27'57.18") Point 2 ( 40°12'44.10" 10 permanent + 74.7 66.32 61.8 59.29 58.45 58.07 79.89 44°27'45.97") Point 3 (40°12'32.16" 11 permanent + 75.29 63.16 59.91 57.72 57.77 59.71 77.84 44°27'46.69") 22:00-02:00 Point 4 ( 40°12'31.06" 12-13.07.2015, 12 permanent + 78.21 70.74 66.73 60.21 58.3 58.91 77.64 44°27'7.22") Point 1 ( 40°12'50.98" 13 permanent + 73.2 65.04 62.33 57.82 57.65 55.05 78.48 44°27'57.18") Point 2 ( 40°12'44.10" 14 permanent + 71.21 65.16 62.18 59.43 57.86 55.9 79.27 44°27'45.97") Point 3 (40°12'32.16" 15 permanent + 75.04 62.02 60.03 57.46 59.9 60.77 75.35 44°27'46.69") 13.07.2015, 02:00-06:00 Point 4 ( 40°12'31.06" 16 permanent + 72.51 66.29 68.25 60.74 58.82 59.24 76.73 44°27'7.22") Point 1 ( 40°12'50.98" 17 permanent + 81.01 78.2 74.62 59.68 58.9 56.08 79.59 44°27'57.18") Point 2 ( 40°12'44.10" 18 permanent + 76.32 68.48 63.61 63.2 59.79 57.98 81.23 44°27'45.97") Point 3 (40°12'32.16" 19 permanent + 75.29 63.16 59.91 57.72 57.77 59.71 78.06 44°27'46.69") 13.07.2015, 06:00-08:00 Point 4 ( 40°12'31.06" 20 permanent + 75.94 70.58 65.76 59.38 57.76 58.09 78.41 44°27'7.22") Point 1 ( 40°12'50.98" 21 permanent + 83.69 81.16 77.59 60.99 60.04 57 80.22 44°27'57.18") Point 2 ( 40°12'44.10" 22 permanent + 76.52 69.27 65.14 61.95 58.6 56.44 80.32 44°27'45.97") Point 3 (40°12'32.16" 23 permanent + 79.72 62.21 58.26 57.74 57.63 60.93 79.68 44°27'46.69") 13.07.2015, 08:00-10:00 Point 4 ( 40°12'31.06" 24 permanent + 72.17 66.84 67.76 58.78 58.35 55.88 77.2 44°27'7.22") Point 1 ( 40°12'50.98" 25 permanent + 81.02 77.84 69.44 61.93 59.54 55.7 79.22 44°27'57.18") Point 2 ( 40°12'44.10" 26 permanent + 76.5 68.59 63.94 58.98 57.54 56.67 78.28 44°27'45.97") Point 3 (40°12'32.16" 27 permanent + 74.64 63.3 59.13 57.29 57.48 60.6 78.8 44°27'46.69") 13.07.2015, 10:00-14:00 Point 4 ( 40°12'31.06" 28 permanent + 73.29 70.38 66.39 58.05 58.77 56.57 77.89 44°27'7.22") Measurement is performed by Engineer M.Yeritsyan Signature (position, name, middle name, surname) 8. Results of Vibration Measurements Type of vibration Adjacent level of vibration acceleration (dB) in octave layer with avarage geometrical frequency (Hz). Հ / General Հ of vibration 2 4 8 Location of Local measurement measurement 16 63 Time of day at the moment of measurement acceleration, dB acceleration, 31.5 Adjustment level Duration of impact vibration shift the during Traffic Traffi c- techn ogeni Techn ogeni c 1 2 35678910111213141520 Point 5 (40°12'4.12" 1 permanent + 77.94 70.02 57.5 55.81 56.05 54.34 77.72 44°26'50.54") Point 6 (40°11'27.27" 2 permanent + 70.88 63.03 59.67 57.84 57.38 54.9 78.72 44°26'42.39") Point 7 (40°11'2.22" 3 permanent + 67.11 65.93 57.84 56.14 57.57 55.33 71.44 13.07.2015, 44°26'37.95") 14:00-18:00 Point 8 (40°10'54.39" 4 permanent + 67.15 63.72 57.04 57.43 57.34 54.08 76.64 44°26'27.49") Point 5 (40°12'4.12" 5 permanent + 75.9 68.53 58.61 55.18 55.82 53.99 76.86 44°26'50.54") Point 6 (40°11'27.27" 6 permanent + 69.88 62.48 59.69 57.66 57.25 54.71 77.82 44°26'42.39") Point 7 (40°11'2.22" 7 permanent + 65.16 60.84 56.28 55.68 57.57 54.91 70.51 13.07.2015, 44°26'37.95") 18:00-22:00 Point 8 (40°10'54.39" 8 permanent + 69.38 64.6 58.69 55.34 56.29 53.98 74.69 44°26'27.49") Point 5 (40°12'4.12" 9 permanent + 74.61 69.68 56.98 55.42 56.07 54.5 75.52 44°26'50.54") Point 6 (40°11'27.27" 10 permanent + 64.23 62.66 61.15 58.61 58.08 59.19 75.89 44°26'42.39") Point 7 (40°11'2.22" 11 permanent + 66.78 64.11 57.51 55.97 58.4 55.91 71.36 44°26'37.95") 22:00-02:00 Point 8 (40°10'54.39" 13-14.07.2015, 12 permanent + 68.63 64.62 60.55 58.64 56.9 55.32 74.21 44°26'27.49") Point 5 (40°12'4.12" 13 permanent + 64.86 61.89 54.54 53.57 56.76 54.18 72.54 44°26'50.54") Point 6 (40°11'27.27" 14 permanent + 63.83 62.86 59.61 55.07 56.6 55.68 74.9 44°26'42.39") Point 7 (40°11'2.22" 15 permanent + 60.88 57.73 55.98 54.91 57.89 56.41 68.25 14.07.2015, 44°26'37.95") 02:00-06:00 Point 8 (40°10'54.39" 16 permanent + 64.77 58.52 56.49 55.38 56.27 53.87 73.12 44°26'27.49") Point 5 (40°12'4.12" 17 permanent + 73.66 67.73 57.31 55.3 55.93 54.41 74.41 44°26'50.54") Point 6 (40°11'27.27" 18 permanent + 69.17 62.41 59.33 56.69 56.76 54.13 76.25 44°26'42.39") Point 7 (40°11'2.22" 19 permanent + 67.1 58.18 55.79 56.06 58.19 54.97 71.22 14.07.2015, 44°26'37.95") 06:00-08:00 Point 8 (40°10'54.39" 20 permanent + 65.39 60.39 61.36 57.83 56.68 55.58 73.82 44°26'27.49") Point 5 (40°12'4.12" 21 permanent + 68.43 62.43 58.21 55.8 55.88 54.67 74.96 44°26'50.54") Point 6 (40°11'27.27" 22 permanent + 67.16 63.47 61.21 58.88 59.6 58 79.45 44°26'42.39") Point 7 (40°11'2.22" 23 permanent + 65.52 60.87 54.9 56.58 61.21 55.82 70.25 14.07.2015, 44°26'37.95") 08:00-10:00 Point 8 (40°10'54.39" 24 permanent + 62.63 63.43 59.06 56.15 56.38 55.31 74.73 44°26'27.49") Point 5 (40°12'4.12" 25 permanent + 69.84 64.22 58.38 54.36 56.3 54.39 75.42 44°26'50.54") Point 6 (40°11'27.27" 26 permanent + 74.11 67.51 61.38 58.13 57.42 55.18 78.85 44°26'42.39") Point 7 (40°11'2.22" 27 permanent + 70.11 64.8 54.32 55.27 59.89 59.28 72.09 14.07.2015, 44°26'37.95") 10:00-14:00 Point 8 (40°10'54.39" 28 permanent + 62.68 63.64 59.23 54.7 56.18 54.65 75.16 44°26'27.49") Measurement is performed by Engineer M.Yeritsyan Signature (position, name, middle name, surname) 8. Results of Vibration Measurements Type of vibration Adjacent level of vibration acceleration (dB) in octave layer with avarage geometrical frequency (Hz). Հ / General Հ of vibration 2 4 8 Location of Local measurement measurement 16 63 Time of day at the moment of measurement 31.5 acceleration, dB Adjustment level Traffic Traffi c- techn ogenic Techn ogenic Duration of vibration impact during the shift 1 2 35678910111213141520 1 Point 9 ( 40°10'44.31" 44°26'16.74") permanent + 68.16 63.89 59.67 56.16 56.02 54.49 74.41 2 Point 10 (40°10'29.16" 44°26'9.80") permanent + 5, 71.71 62.07 60.32 56.73 56.44 54.39 77.66 18:00 3 permanent + 14:00- Point 11 (40°10'12.14" 44°26'16.48") 13.07.201 68.31 62.62 59.84 58.44 59.99 58.82 78.2 4 Point 9 ( 40°10'44.31" 44°26'16.74") permanent + 67.13 64.65 59.18 56.97 56.04 54.45 75.28 5 Point 10 (40°10'29.16" 44°26'9.80") permanent + 5, 70.71 63.14 59.82 56.61 56.41 54.43 76.21 22:00 6 permanent + 18:00- Point 11 (40°10'12.14" 44°26'16.48") 13.07.201 69.3 64.8 59.54 58.46 60.91 59.5 77.44 7 Point 9 ( 40°10'44.31" 44°26'16.74") permanent + 69.86 64.39 60.19 56.26 55.95 54.48 74.38 8 Point 10 (40°10'29.16" 44°26'9.80") permanent + 5, 70.27 62.92 58.3 55.02 55.28 54.56 74.75 13- 9 permanent + 22:00- Point 11 (40°10'12.14" 44°26'16.48") 14.07.201 69.87 64.89 58.44 56.38 56.87 54.78 76.4 10 Point 9 ( 40°10'44.31" 44°26'16.74") permanent + 64.54 60.4 57.77 56.61 55.79 55.02 72.31 11 Point 10 (40°10'29.16" 44°26'9.80") permanent + 5, 72.64 60.96 57.09 54.29 55.28 54.49 73.71 06:00 12 permanent + 02:00- Point 11 (40°10'12.14" 44°26'16.48") 14.07.201 61.75 59.2 56.08 56.85 55.71 53.71 73.34 13 Point 9 ( 40°10'44.31" 44°26'16.74") permanent + 67.84 61.17 58.98 58.16 55.87 54.85 72.69 14 Point 10 (40°10'29.16" 44°26'9.80") permanent + 5, 67.77 63.68 57.55 54.21 56.3 54.65 74.11 08:00 15 permanent + 06:00- Point 11 (40°10'12.14" 44°26'16.48") 14.07.201 68.33 62.48 58.13 56.86 55.88 54.59 75.5 16 Point 9 ( 40°10'44.31" 44°26'16.74") permanent + 68.24 65.29 60.72 56.71 56.01 54.26 74.98 17 Point 10 (40°10'29.16" 44°26'9.80") permanent + 5, 68.45 62.91 59.37 56.29 56.23 54.45 75.64 10:00 18 permanent + 08:00- Point 11 (40°10'12.14" 44°26'16.48") 14.07.201 67.8 61.32 59.01 56.54 55.84 54.31 75.72 19 Point 9 ( 40°10'44.31" 44°26'16.74") permanent + 66.26 62.2 58.46 55.78 55.09 53.71 75.07 20 Point 10 (40°10'29.16" 44°26'9.80") permanent + 5, 70.1 65.51 55.69 53.54 56.38 54.35 75.98 14:00 21 permanent + 10:00- Point 11 (40°10'12.14" 44°26'16.48") 14.07.201 69.98 65.93 60.43 58.17 60.17 58.66 77.13 Measurement is performed by Engineer M.Yeritsyan Signature (position, name, middle name, surname) Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link Conclusion In accordance with the Contract signed between us measurements of noise and vibration levels were taken in 11 points in G. Chaush street, at the intersection of Mazmanyan and Chaush streets, in Silikyan New Highway, Lukashin street 3, Tichina street, Sheram street, at the intersection of Sheram and Svatchyan streets, A. Babajanyan street. The measurements were taken by Sergey Karapetyan, Head of Sanitary-Hygienic Department of “Disease Control & Prevention Center” CJSC, M. of HC, RA and by Moses Yeritsyan, an engineer of the same department. In taking measurements first-class OKTAVA 110A MAXIMA sound level meter of 2009 production was used. Every year including 14.11.2014 it was calibrated by the National Institute of Metrology of Ministry of Economics, RA, which has been entitled to carry out activities of the kind. Selection of measurement points has been made by taking into account the sections which most typify noise and vibration levels of the road and junctions under construction. The measurements have been taken 24 hours continuouslywhich allows us to present averaged conclusion. Traffic volume of the above-mentioned sections was taken into account as well. It amounted to 1100 and 1400 vehicles (accordongly) per hour during daytime on the average and about 500-700 during night hours. Based on the results of noise level measurements performed from12.07.2015 to 15.07.2015; In “Point 1” and “Point 2” during 22:00-02:00 hours the level of sound pressure in octave layers with average geometrical frequenciesexceed the requirements specified in the Subclause 9, Table 3, Clause 5 of the sanitary‐hygienic norms /SN N 2III‐11.3/. In “Point 3” at all hours the level of sound pressure in octave layers with average geometrical frequencies, and during 22:00-02:00 hours, also equivalent sound levels LAeq dBA exceed the requirements specified in the Subclause 9, Table 3, Clause 5 of the sanitary‐hygienic norms /SN N 2III‐11.3/. In “Point 4” at all hours with the exception of 06:00-08:00 the level of sound pressure in octave layers with average geometrical frequenciesexceed the requirements specified in the Subclause 9, Table 3, Clause 5 of the sanitary‐hygienic norms /SN N 2III‐11.3/. Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link In points 7 & 8 at all hours with the exception of 02:00-10:00 the level of sound pressure in octave layers with average geometrical frequencies exceed the requirements specified in the Subclause 9, Table 3, Clause 5 of the sanitary‐hygienic norms /SN N 2III‐11.3/. In point 11 at all hours with the exception of 02:00-06:00, the level of sound pressure in octave layers with average geometrical frequencies exceed the requirements specified in the Subclause 9, Table 3, Clause 5 of the sanitary‐hygienic norms /SN N 2III‐11.3/. In points 5, 6, 9 and 10 the levels of noise with all indexes comply with the requirements specified in the Subclause 9, Table 3, Clause 5 of the sanitary‐hygienic norms /SN N 2III‐11.3/. Vibration measurements performed in the same points have shown that vibration level in octave layers with average geometrical frequencies (Hz) and adjusted levels are consistent with the requirements defined in N 2.2.4‐009‐06 sanitary‐hygienic norms. Taking into accountthe alignment of the new road, considerable change in the level of noise in points 5, 6, 9 and 10 is expected and organizational, urban development, architectural and other measurements can be taken toward the end of improving the noise level. In points 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8 and 11 a measurement aimed at noise level improvement can also incorporate construction of junctions, road widening and upgrading/improvement works which are foreseen. Attached you will find the results of measurements. 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YEREVAN LAtiDSCAPE DESIGN BYPASS DETAILS PLAN @ egis l ll Task03 ｾ＠ o..lgl 1 St'I.C.nS I W1jaa 1 Typo f ret --- A1 13IOI1151EIVILISI· I- I· I D 1010121 1 Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link Annex 12: Public Consultation, Meetings and Participation of 25 February 2016 Advertisement in HayastaniHanrapetutyun SUSTAINABLE URBAN DEVELOPMENT INVESTMENT PROGRAM TRANCHE 2 List of Participants of Public Consultation on Initial Environmental Examination Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link For Road section Babadjanyan –Ashtarak Highway N Name, Surname Position E-mail/Tel Signature 1 Svetlana Margaryan Head of community 198Bashindjaghyan St/0914397 Signed service department 2 Hamlet Babloyan Head of the 7 Arzumanyan St., apt.4/ 390898 Signed Adjapnyak community services 3 Serjik Safaryan Head of "Mets 50/1 Leningradyan St, apt 11/ Signed Hayq" 091748789 4 Vardan Karapetyan YM PIU Engineer [email protected] Signed 5 Vardan Adjapnyak adm 8a Arzumanyan St, apt.27 Signed Khachatryan region 6 RuzannaVoskanyan Environmental [email protected] Signed specialist of PIU 7 Anna Malikoyan PIU, PR specialist [email protected] Signed 8 Armine Yedigaryan ADB, National [email protected] Signed Environmental Consultant 9 Jasmin Sahakyan representative [email protected] Signed 10 EditaVardgesyan EGIS environmental 095090212 Signed specialist 11 Rima Isadjanyan Teacher of the [email protected] Signed school N 155 12 Svetlana Djanoyan Teacher of the 27 Margaryan St, apt.28 Signed school N 155 13 Arus Mkrtchyan Teacher at 45 Margaryan St, apt.33 Signed kindergarten N47 14 Alvard Melqumyan Teacher at 32 Shirazi St., apt.15 Signed kindergarten N47 15 Armine Avetisyan Teacher at 11 Margaryan 2nd St, apt.26 Signed kindergarten N47 16 Lilit Madoyan Teacher at 29 Metsarenc St Signed kindergarten N47 17 Hrachuhi Teacher 29 Raffi St., apt.40 Signed Khachatryan 18 Jakhnyan Anna Teacher 28 Tskhakhotagotsneri St Signed 19 Jasmen Adamyan Teacher 18 Mazmanyan St,. apt. 26 Signed 20 Armine Teacher Armine. mnatsakanyan@mail Signed Mnatsakanyan 21 Vahan Nahapetyan Local resident [email protected] Signed 22 Vardan Local resident Adjapnyak community Signed Khachatryan 23 Apresyan Narek Local resident 12 Leningradyan St., apt.10 Signed 24 Khachatryan Ashot Local resident Adjapnyak community Signed 25 Iskandaryan Martin Local resident Adjapnyak community Signed 26 Aloyan Roman Head of department 43 Lukashin St., apt 11/ Signed of communal 077560160 services 27 Norekyan Hayk Local resident 85 Gogol St, apt. 33 Signed 28 Galstyan Armen Local resident 22 a Halabyan St., apt. 52 Signed 29 Gohar Gharibyan Teacher 20 Margaryan St., apt 1/ Signed 094889935 30 Hermine Avetisyan Teacher 180 Bashindjaghyan St., apt.22 Signed Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link 31 Gayane Teacher 179 Bashindjaghyan St., apt.50 Signed Khachatryan 32 Anahit "Lusine" women [email protected] Signed Mnatsakanyan NGO 33 Petrosyan Marine Teacher 58 Halabyan St., apt. 31/ Signed 091686664 34 Garegin Galstyan Local resident 11 Silikyan St., apt.22 Signed 35 Ishkhan Arshakyan Local resident Adjapnyak community Signed 36 Marzaruhi Local resident Adjapnyak community Signed Manvelyan 37 Ratyan Rafik Local resident Adjapnyak community Signed 38 Ashot Balayan Representative of Adjapnyak community Signed NGO 39 Aram Shahbazyan Local resident 10 Estonakan St., apt.13 Signed 40 Hayk Mkrtchyan Representative of 198 Bashindjaghyan St., apt 51 Signed the community 41 Nora Martirosyan Director of PIU [email protected] Signed Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link Attendance sheet Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link PROTOCOL Of Public Consultation on Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) within Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program, Tranche 2 Babadjanyan‐Ashtarak Highway Date/Time: February 25, 2016, at 16.00 Location: City Yerevan, Adjapnyak Community, Secondary School N155 The list of participants is attached. The following issues were raised in the agenda of the session: Opening speech Presentation of Initial Environmental Examination of Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program, Tranche 2. Questions and answers Opening of the meeting Mrs. Nora Martirosyan, Project Director of the Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program, welcomed the participants and presented the Project. She highlighted that the Project aimsan improvement of the urban transportation system in Yerevan. The western urban ring road will divert and unload the intensive traffic from the centre of the city. She informed that the design of Babadjanyan‐ Ashtarak Highway road link, as well as an Initial Environmental Examination report has been prepared by Egis International, which was updated based on the final design. During the second part of the meeting an Initial Environmental Examination of Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program, Tranche 2was introducedby Mrs. Ruzanna Voskanyan, Environmental Specialist of the PIU. Mrs. Ruzanna Voskanyan introduced the brief summary of the Initial Environmental Examination of Tranche 2, Babadjanyan‐Ashtarak highway section. She informed that the 6.5 km long road shall be constructed which is under the 10 km threshold and an Environmental Expertise procedure is not needed. Nonetheless an Initial Environmental Examination has been performed and Environmental Management Plan (EMP) has been developed in order to comply with ADB SPS (2009) and to organize the design and construction process in accordance with Armenian environmental legislation. Mrs. Ruzanna Voskanyan noted that all the potential negative/adverse impacts of the Project shall be temporary and shall be mitigated and minimized through measures specified by the environmental management plan (EMP),which will include the main principles, general mitigation measures and about 11 sub‐plans. She introduced some of the most significant potential impacts like cutting of the trees hindering the construction process, waste generation and close vicinity to the sensitive receptors. She presented the results of the survey that 274 small to big trees will be affected during project implementation. For each tree cut a replanting measure with a ratio of 1:6 will be implemented. She also highlighted that an public hospital has been identified as an sensitive receptor and special noise protection measures are envisaged in the EMP. The public was also made aware of possible suggestion‐making and grievance redress mechanisms (GRM). She informed that affected peoplewill have possibility tolodge any environmental related suggestion and/or complaint and introduced the GRM chart. Then the participants of the meeting were given chance to raise questions. Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link One of the local residents asked for the more detailed presentation of the road alignment. Mr. Vardan Karapetyan, the PIU Engineer, showed the whole alignment on the map and gave the details on the location. Another local resident hesitated that the amount of affected trees is correctly calculated and seemed the figure too small. Mrs Ruzanna Voskanyan explained that the mentioned 274 trees are only the public sector Adjapnyak community trees. All the private trees are treated within the LARP framework. Also other design related questions were raised by participants like the width and equipment of the road, relevance to the North ‐ South highway, and accesses to the private businesses. Mrs. Nora Martirosyan explained that the presented Project is an independent investment Program although ensures connection between the northern and southern parts of the North ‐ South highway. She assured that the APs shall not be put worse off that is all the existing accesses to businesses shall be kept. Mr. Vardan Karapetyan also answered the design related questions to the satisfaction of the participants. Minutes of the meeting were taken by Egis International Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program Tranche 2 - Babajanyan–Ashtarak highway read link Annex 13: Acoustic expertise – Study report BABAJANYAN – ASHTARAK HIGHWAY Acoustic expertise – Study report Version 5b – 26/03/16 Babanjan – Ashtarak Highway DOCUMENT INFORMATION DOCUMENT IDENTIFICATION Project Babajanyan Client Document Acoustic expertise – Study report Version Version 5b Date 27/03/16 HISTORY OF CHANGES Quality of Version Date Editor Controller Changes editor Acoustic M. Teytu / R. 1 09/08/2016 J. Guyot Engineer Thadani Acoustic M. Teytu / R. 2 22/08/2016 J. Guyot PIU comments Engineer Thadani Change acoustic Acoustic M. Teytu / R. 3 16/12/2016 J. Guyot threshold to follow Engineer Thadani the IFC guidelines Using imporsed Acoustic M. Teytu / R. night speed and 4 22/02/2017 J. Guyot Engineer Thadani reduced truck traffic at night 5,5b 26/03/2017 R. Thadani Comments ADB Egis environnement Version 5b Acoustic expertise – Study report Page 1 / 12 27/03/16 Babanjan – Ashtarak Highway TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. I NTRODUCTION ...... 3 2. NOISE LEVEL THRESHOLD ...... 3 3. ACOUSTIC MEASUREMENTS AND THRESHOLD DEFINITION ...... 4 4. ACOUSTIC M ODELS FOR PROJECT PERIOD ...... 7 5. T RAFFICS ...... 7 6. RESULTS...... 8 7. ANNEX TO NOISE STUDY ...... 10 7.1. Annex 1: Location of buildings and acoustic protections ...... 10 7.2. Annex 2: Results of acoustic MODELLING ...... 11 7.3. ANNEX 3: Traffic SUMMARY OF PFR REPORT ...... 12 Egis environnement Version 5b Acoustic expertise – Study report Page 2 / 12 27/03/16 Babanjan – Ashtarak Highway 1. INTRODUCTION The object of the study is to modelize the acoustic impact of the road project on the project known as Babajanan – Ashtarak Highway, forming part of the Yerevan Western Ring Road Project. 2. NOISE LEVEL THRESHOLD According to the IFC Guidelines (Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Guidelines), Noise impacts should not : increase background levels + 3 dB at the nearest receptor location off-site. For example if a building is located in zone with an actual background of 55 dB(A), the impacts noise could not exceed to 58 dB(A). If it exceed that threshold, acoustic protections should be realized to decrease the noise levels under 58 dB(A); or exceed (“outdoor” values) : for residential buildings : - on daytime : 55 dB(A); - on night time : 45 dB(A); for commercial buildings : - on daytime: 70 dB(A); - on night time: 70 dB(A). Egis environnement Version 5b Acoustic expertise – Study report Page 3 / 12 27/03/16 Babanjan – Ashtarak Highway 3. ACOUSTIC MEASUREMENTS AND THRESHOLD DEFINITION 11 acoustic measurements were made between 12/07/2015 and 15/07/2015. The results of these measurements will be used to define the background and the acoustic thresholds that the project should respect The table below shows all the results of the measurements and the acoustic thresholds determined with these measurements. M easurements results Threshold M easurements Period Noise Level (dB(A)) Noise Level (dB(A)) Day Time 63.9 66.9 1 Night Time 55.1 58.1 Day Time 62.3 65.3 2 Night Time 54.2 57.2 Day Time 70.6 73.6 3 Night Time 61.2 64.2 Day Time 68.2 71.2 4 Night Time 58 61 Day Time 51.1 55 5 Night Time 40.1 45 Day Time 47.6 55 6 Night Time 36.4 45 Day Time 67 70 7 Night Time 50.2 53.2 Day Time 64.2 67.2 8 Night Time 50.2 53.2 Day Time 60.2 63.2 9 Night Time 42.7 45.7 Day Time 54.4 57.4 10 Night Time 40.2 45 Day Time 70.1 73.1 11 Night Time 52.7 55.7 The 4 figures bellows show the position and the result of the 11 acoustic measurements and the extent of each background noise area. Egis environnement Version 5b Acoustic expertise – Study report Page 4 / 12 27/03/16 Babanjan – Ashtarak Highway Egis environnement Version 5b Acoustic expertise – Study report Page 5 / 12 27/03/16 Babanjan – Ashtarak Highway Egis environnement Version 5b Acoustic expertise – Study report Page 6 / 12 27/03/16 Babanjan – Ashtarak Highway 4. ACOUSTIC MODELS FOR PROJECT PERIOD The figure below shows all the roads modelized in the 3D acoustic model are to estimate project noise impact in 2019. 5. TRAFFICS Traffics obtained for the project have been taken from the traffic / economic study presented in the PFR report for years 2014 and 2019. These are summarised in the sketches in Annex 3. Egis environnement Version 5b Acoustic expertise – Study report Page 7 / 12 27/03/16 Babanjan – Ashtarak Highway To calculate the traffic on day and night periods, we used the French note SETRA 77, considering the roads as local urban roads, the same assumption has been used on previous studies for this project. The table below details the road traffics used to model project situation in 2019. Traffic per hour % Truck Average Average Traffic per % Traffic per hour for % Truck period PERIOD TRAFFIC for Period (22h‐ period (22h‐ cars trucks day by day Truck Period (6h‐22h) (6h‐22h) 6h) 6h) Speed Speed W 43792 5 2568 4.7 377 8.0 51 40 PROJECT X 13429 5 788 4.7 116 8.0 51 40 2019 Y 25183 5 1477 4.7 217 8.0 51 40 Z 30902 5 1812 4.7 266 8.0 51 40 Traffics used to model the project noise impact 6. RESULTS The noise levels are calculated along the whole project. The annex 1 presents the position of the buildings and the annex 2 details the results of the acoustic calculations. In order to simplify the reading of the annex 2, only the buildings above the noise thresholds are shown. Three situations are modelled : Acoustic situation in 2014 (without project : columns 3 to 6) ; Acoustic situation in 2019 (with project and without acoustic protections : columns 7 to 11) ; Acoustic situation in 2019 (with project and with acoustic protections: columns 12 to 16). The night time situation has been found to be the determining criteria. To respect the threshold, provide a cost effective solution and define the requirements for protection, acoustic protections have subsequently been defined in consultation with PIU and ADB and are based on: Limiting speeds to 30 km/h (represented by a green line on annex 1) at night time on specific sections as identified Restricting the transit of trucks at night In total 7 absorptive barriers will need to be built. These are summarised in the following table: ref Start End comments Length m Height m Area 4+200 R Slip 1 3+840 R Incl slip road 360 1.5 540 road 2 3+830 L 3+980 L 150 1.2 180 3 2+430 R 2+910 R Incl On wall N12 480 2.5 1200 Egis environnement Version 5b Acoustic expertise – Study report Page 8 / 12 27/03/16 Babanjan – Ashtarak Highway 4 2+430 L 2+560 L 130 2.0 260 Incl on Wall N9 + 1+860 L + 2+110 L + 5 access Road + Wall 250 1.2 300 Access Road Access Road N11 Incl on walls N4 / 6 1+020 R 1+410 R 390 1.5 585 N5 and Br1+283 7 0+715 R 1+020 R 305 2.5 762 TOTAL 3827 Surface Barriers will be constructed during the works. Exact positions will be adapted to the presence of accesses and other constraints. Options for constructing such barriers can be based on either the use of proprietary products or the construction of composite walls. The tender documents for the construction of this section will therefore be based on a performance based criteria allowing for the contractor to design and propose the most cost efficient and aesthetic solution. Acoustic barriers of 2.5m height may need to be considered as structures subject to design loads and must be designed as such. The Contractor will submit his proposals for barriers for prior approval of the Engineer / PIU having taken into account aesthetic and constructability considerations. Walls of up to 1.5m height will have negligible visual impact. Walls of 2.5m height will be subject to specific aesthetic treatment: the Works contract foresees that the final rendering will be subject to prior approval of the Engineer and PIU. It should also be noted that such heights are frequent in the area in that they are constructed as boundary walls between owners. With respect to sunlight, walls of 1.5m will have negligible impact on adjoining properties. For the two other locations with walls of 2.5m height: Wall ref 3 will be constructed at the back of footpath about 10m from existing buildings. At these locations individual boundary walls already exist of similar height that already block sunlight. Wall ref 7 will be constructed at top of cut slope / existing ground level. These should also be considered as a boundary wall to the adjacent property, and are therefore typical of such surroundings. An isolated commercial building (car workshop / garage / unoccupied) is over the 70 dB(A) (“outdoor” value) for 2019 project day period. According to the IFC Guidelines thresholds, the building needs to be protected but the proximity of the road renders it impossible to build an acoustic barrier that will reduce this “outdoor” threshold limit. In fact the alignment at this location is unchanged as the road will be widened on the other side and the number of lanes remains the same. International best practice also considers the commercial use of this building, for example if the building in itself is a “producer of noise” then this is also considered as a factor in determining the need for protection. Egis environnement Version 5b Acoustic expertise – Study report Page 9 / 12 27/03/16 Babanjan – Ashtarak Highway 7. ANNEX TO NOISE STUDY 7.1. ANNEX 1: LOCATION OF BUILDINGS AND ACOUSTIC PROTECTIONS Egis environnement Version 5 Acoustic expertise – Study report Page 10 / 12 26/03/16 Babajanyan Acoustic Results Speed : 51 km/h for cars, 40 km/h for trucks % of trucks : 4.7% (day), 4% (night) 1 2 AcousticBarrier6 400m* 1,50m Speed 30km/ h AcousticBarrier7 305m* 2,50m 3 Speed 30km/ h AcousticBarrier6 400m* 1,50m 4 AcousticBarrier5 250m* 1,2m 5 Speed 30km/ h AcousticBarrier4 130m* 2m AcousticBarrier3 480m* 2,5m 6 Speed 30km/ h AcousticBarrier3 480m* 2,5m 7 Speed 30km/ h AcousticBarrier2 150m* 1,2m AcousticBarrier1 360m* 1,5m 8 Speed AcousticBarrier1 30km/ h 360m* 1,5m 9 10 11 12 Commercial building 13 Babanjan – Ashtarak Highway 7.2. ANNEX 2: RESULTS OF ACOUSTIC MODELLING Egis environnement Version 5 Acoustic expertise – Study report Page 11 / 12 26/03/16 Acousticresults 012 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1011 12 13 14 15 16 17 Currentsituation2014 Currentsituation2014 Situationwithproject2019 Situationwithproject2019 Différence Différence Situationwithproject2019 Situationwithproject2019 Différence Différence Threshold Threshold Day(6hͲ22h) Night(22hͲ6h) withoutbarrier51Ͳ40km/ h withoutbarrier51Ͳ40km/ h project201951Ͳ project201951Ͳ40 Acoustic withbarrierand30km/ h withbarrierand30km/ h protec2019Ͳ protec2019Ͳ Planche Zone Building Day(6hͲ22h)NoiseLevel Night(22hͲ6h)NoiseLevel Acousticprotection2019 Typeofbuilding NoiseM esurementLevel NoiseM esurementLevel Day(6hͲ22h)NoiseLevel Night(22hͲ6h)NoiseLevel 40km/ hͲthreshold km/ hͲthreshold protection2019 Day(6hͲ22h)NoiseLevel Night(22hͲ6h)NoiseLevel threshold threshold (dB(A)) (dB(A)) (dB(A)) (dB(A)) (dB(A)) (dB(A)) 2019Day 2019Night (dB(A)) (dB(A)) 2019Day 2019Night 12 2 B012 62.3 54.2 65.3 57.2 71 62.9 5.7 5.7 yes 71 62.9 5.7 5.7 yes Commercial 7 5 B063 51.1 40.1 55 45 60 51.6 5.0 6.6 yes 54.4 46.9 Ͳ0.6 1.9 no Residential/Incomplete 7 5 B068 51.1 40.1 55 45 57.3 50.2 2.3 5.2 yes 51.9 44.7 Ͳ3.1 Ͳ0.3 no Residential 7 5 B071 51.1 40.1 55 45 57.4 50.1 2.4 5.1 yes 51.9 44.5 Ͳ3.1 Ͳ0.5 no Residential 7 5 B072 51.1 40.1 55 45 57.3 50 2.3 5.0 yes 52.3 44.9 Ͳ2.7 Ͳ0.1 no Residential 7 5 B073 51.1 40.1 55 45 57.1 49.6 2.1 4.6 yes 52.4 45 Ͳ2.6 0.0 no Residential 7 5 B074 51.1 40.1 55 45 58.3 51 3.3 6.0 yes 52.1 44.9 Ͳ2.9 Ͳ0.1 no Residential 7 5 B075 51.1 40.1 55 45 56.8 49.4 1.8 4.4 yes 53 45.8 Ͳ2.0 0.8 no Residential 7 5 B076 51.1 40.1 55 45 57.3 49.8 2.3 4.8 yes 53.4 46.2 Ͳ1.6 1.2 no Residential 7 5 B077 51.1 40.1 55 45 56.2 49 1.2 4.0 yes 52.1 45.1 Ͳ2.9 0.1 no Residential 6 6 B080 47.6 36.4 55 45 57 49.5 2.0 4.5 yes 54.5 46.9 Ͳ0.5 1.9 no Residential 5,6 6 B083 47.6 36.4 55 45 62.5 55 7.5 10.0 yes 50.9 44.4 Ͳ4.1 Ͳ0.6 no Residential/Incomplete 5,6 6 B084 47.6 36.4 55 45 62.6 55.1 7.6 10.1 yes 49.8 42.8 Ͳ5.2 Ͳ2.2 no Residential 5 6 B086 47.6 36.4 55 45 59 52.2 4.0 7.2 yes 44.7 36.7 Ͳ10.3 Ͳ8.3 no Residential 5 6 B087 47.6 36.4 55 45 62.8 55.8 7.8 10.8 yes 50.1 43 Ͳ4.9 Ͳ2.0 no Residential 5 6 B088 47.6 36.4 55 45 61.9 54.2 6.9 9.2 yes 48.6 41 Ͳ6.4 Ͳ4.0 no Residential 5 6 B090 47.6 36.4 55 45 60.7 52.7 5.7 7.7 yes 47.8 40 Ͳ7.2 Ͳ5.0 no Residential 5 6 B091 47.6 36.4 55 45 65.9 57.6 10.9 12.6 yes 53 45.9 Ͳ2.0 0.9 no Residential 5 6 B092 47.6 36.4 55 45 60.3 52.1 5.3 7.1 yes 47.5 39.4 Ͳ7.5 Ͳ5.6 no Residential 5 6 B093 47.6 36.4 55 45 64.9 56.6 9.9 11.6 yes 51.3 43.8 Ͳ3.7 Ͳ1.2 no Residential 5 6 B097 47.6 36.4 55 45 61.3 53 6.3 8.0 yes 49.2 41.4 Ͳ5.8 Ͳ3.6 no Residential 5 6 B099 47.6 36.4 55 45 63.9 55.5 8.9 10.5 yes 52.5 45 Ͳ2.5 0.0 no Residential 5 6 B100 47.6 36.4 55 45 66.5 58.1 11.5 13.1 yes 54.6 47.1 Ͳ0.4 2.1 no Residential 5 6 B101 47.6 36.4 55 45 58 50.5 3.0 5.5 yes 54.2 47.6 Ͳ0.8 2.6 no Residential 5 6 B102 47.6 36.4 55 45 64.5 56.1 9.5 11.1 yes 55.8 47.9 0.8 2.9 no Residential 5 6 B103 47.6 36.4 55 45 57.1 49.5 2.1 4.5 yes 52.5 45.2 Ͳ2.5 0.2 no Residential 5 7 B104 67 50.2 70 53.2 66.2 57.8 Ͳ3.8 4.6 yes 55.7 48 Ͳ14.3 Ͳ5.2 no Residential 4 7 B134 67 50.2 70 53.2 65.4 57 Ͳ4.6 3.8 yes 62.2 54 Ͳ7.8 0.8 no Residential 4 7 B138 67 50.2 70 53.2 65.9 57.5 Ͳ4.1 4.3 yes 61.8 53.6 Ͳ8.2 0.4 no Residential 3 9 B181 60.2 42.7 63.2 45.7 57.6 50.9 Ͳ5.6 5.2 yes 51.8 45.1 Ͳ11.4 Ͳ0.6 no Residential 3 9 B182 60.2 42.7 63.2 45.7 56.9 50.1 Ͳ6.3 4.4 yes 50.8 43.9 Ͳ12.4 Ͳ1.8 no Residential/Incomplete 3 9 B184 60.2 42.7 63.2 45.7 58.3 51.1 Ͳ4.9 5.4 yes 51.4 44.4 Ͳ11.8 Ͳ1.3 no Residential 3 9 B185 60.2 42.7 63.2 45.7 57.7 50.9 Ͳ5.5 5.2 yes 52.1 45.5 Ͳ11.1 Ͳ0.2 no Residential 3 9 B187 60.2 42.7 63.2 45.7 59.7 52.4 Ͳ3.5 6.7 yes 50.5 43.4 Ͳ12.7 Ͳ2.3 no Residential 3 9 B188 60.2 42.7 63.2 45.7 56.3 49.8 Ͳ6.9 4.1 yes 51 44.5 Ͳ12.2 Ͳ1.2 no Residential 2,3 9 B198 60.2 42.7 63.2 45.7 61.6 54.4 Ͳ1.6 8.7 yes 50 42.7 Ͳ13.2 Ͳ3.0 no Residential 2,3 9 B199 60.2 42.7 63.2 45.7 58.1 51.3 Ͳ5.1 5.6 yes 49 42.3 Ͳ14.2 Ͳ3.4 no Residential 2 9 B203 60.2 42.7 63.2 45.7 61.2 53.8 Ͳ2.0 8.1 yes 50.7 43.3 Ͳ12.5 Ͳ2.4 no Residential 2 9 B206 60.2 42.7 63.2 45.7 65.4 57.3 2.2 11.6 yes 54.5 46.8 Ͳ8.7 1.1 no Residential 2 9 B209 60.2 42.7 63.2 45.7 65.5 57.5 2.3 11.8 yes 54.6 47.2 Ͳ8.6 1.5 no Residential 2 9 B211 60.2 42.7 63.2 45.7 57 49.7 Ͳ6.2 4.0 yes 51.3 44.5 Ͳ11.9 Ͳ1.2 no Residential 2 9 B212 60.2 42.7 63.2 45.7 62.7 54.4 Ͳ0.5 8.7 yes 54.8 46.8 Ͳ8.4 1.1 no Residential 2 10 B216 54.4 40.2 57.4 45 65.5 57 8.1 12.0 yes 55.3 47.2 Ͳ2.1 2.2 no Residential/Incomplete 2 10 B218 54.4 40.2 57.4 45 65 56.6 7.6 11.6 yes 54 45.9 Ͳ3.4 0.9 no Residential 2 10 B220 54.4 40.2 57.4 45 68.2 59.8 10.8 14.8 yes 52.9 45.1 Ͳ4.5 0.1 no Residential 2 10 B224 54.4 40.2 57.4 45 65.4 57 8.0 12.0 yes 51.6 43.5 Ͳ5.8 Ͳ1.5 no Residential 2 10 B226 54.4 40.2 57.4 45 65 56.6 7.6 11.6 yes 51.7 43.6 Ͳ5.7 Ͳ1.4 no Residential 2 10 B227 54.4 40.2 57.4 45 66.8 58.4 9.4 13.4 yes 53 45.2 Ͳ4.4 0.2 no Residential Babanjan – Ashtarak Highway 7.3. ANNEX 3: TRAFFIC SUMMARY OF PFR REPORT Egis environnement Version 5 Acoustic expertise – Study report Page 12 / 12 26/03/16