Environmental Management Plan

ROAD DEPARTMENT OF GEORGIAN MINISTRY OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE

Rehabilitation of Jinvali-Barisakho-Shatili Road Section km16 - km32

Secondary Road Asset Management Project

2016 PART I: GENERAL PROJECT AND SITE INFORMATION

INSTITUTIONAL &ADMINISTRATIVE Country Georgia Project title Rehabilitation of Secondary Jinvali- Barisakho-Shatili Road Section km16- km32 Scope of project and activity The project road is the only access to the picturesque Khevsureti region. The region has a large potential for future touristic development because its natural landscapes and cultural heritage attract many national and internal visitors. The road has an asphalt/concrete surface, which is damaged due to age and lack of maintenance. The existing carriageway width varies between 7m and 8m. The road pavement will be rehabilitated. Existing artificial structures, including drainage pipes, will be cleaned, repaired or replaced. The road signs and safety fences will be replaced and additional signs will be installed. Junctions and yard entries will be repaired. Existing bus stops, shelters shall be newly arranged.

Institutional arrangements WB Project Management Local Counterpart and/or Recipient (Name and contacts) (Project Team Leader) Giorgi Tsereteli Dusheti municipality Natalya Stankevich Implementation WB Local Counterpart Local Contractor arrangements (Name and Safeguards Supervision Supervision Inspectorate (not selected yet) contacts) Supervision Darejan Kapanadze. Technical Supervisor Environment (not selected yet) - David Jijelava, Social SITE DESCRIPTION Secondary Jinvali-Barisakho-Shatili Road Section km16- km32 Name of site Dusheti municipality. Mtskheta-Mtianeti Region. The Zhinvali - Barisakho - Shatili road section is located within Dusheti Municipality, in the Describe site location Mtskheta-Mtianeti Region, eastern Georgia, at the eastern slope of the Gudamakari Range.

Dusheti municipality and the State Forest Fund territories (596 m2 in total ) under the National Who owns the land? Forest Agency of the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Protection (LEPL). Description of geographic, Location: The Zhinvali – Barisakho-Shatili road of national importance is a sole road connecting physical, biological, the Pshav-Khevsureti region with other parts of the country. The region has a certain importance geological, hydrographic and due to its touristic potential. Therefore, number of both local and foreign tourists is higher. socio-economic context Zhinvali-Barisakho road subject to rehabilitation passes through the valley of Pshavis-Aragvi River, and is crossed by three larger rivers and 43 small nameless ravines. From the larger rivers should be noted Pshavis-Aragvi, Sharakhevi and Magarostskali. From these, Pshavis-Aragvi River is crossed by rehabilitation road in two locations. Air - Air quality in the project area is good due to low traffic levels and the absence of industrial facilities. Water and Soil - No pollution is reported. Flora - In the above mentioned territory, the following tree-species are under direct impact of the project: Black Alder - Alnus barbata – 11 specimen; Caucasian Hornbeam - Carpinus caucasica - 9 specimen, Oriental Hombeam - Caprinus orientalis - 5 specimen and Field Maple - Acer campestre – 13 specimen. These trees are located on the territory of the State Forest Fund. The territory will be de-listed from the State Forest Fund, according to the Georgian legislation. No Red Listed species are present within the project impact area. Fauna - The construction activities will not foresee drastic alteration of road parameters. The project road pass through the degraded territory and accordingly the fauna is not reach. Mostly fauna is presented by the species which does not need any special protecting measures. Due to the small area of the project the impact on the fauna will be minimal. Noise - The current noise level is low due to low traffic levels and a lack of industrial facilities. Construction activities will have modest impact on those people who reside in existing villages (Immediately along the road) and this impact will be limited to the rehabilitation phase.

2 Social – The project road section pass through 1 village, while nearby are 9 villages located, which are served by the project road Locations and distance for Please see attachment 1 the Project Location Map and information about the Quarries and material sourcing, especially Borrow Pit areas. inert aggregates, water, stones LEGISLATION Identify national & local The project triggers World Bank OP/BP 4.01 - Environmental Assessment and, according to its legislation &permits that principles, has been classified as environmental Category B. The present EMP has been prepared apply to project activity to meet requirements of OP/BP 4.01. Georgian legislation does not require any type of environmental review, approval, or permitting for the project. Though according to the national regulatory system, (i) Contractor company must be licensed, (ii) Construction materials must be obtained from licensed providers, (iii) Once contractor wishes to open quarries, then the contractor must obtain respective license. (iv) If, in time of rehabilitation, contractor wishes to operate own asphalt or concrete (Or both) plants, he should have permission regarding specified limited level of pollutant substances in exhaust. (v) Disposal of the construction waste and excess ground generated in the course of earth works shall be placed in a selected locations agreed and approved by local governing bodies in written. (vi) Land plots along the road required for undertaking of planned works are subject to de- listing from the Territory of the State Forest Fund and transfer to the Road Department. The process is ongoing. PUBLIC CONSULTATION Identify when / where the Environmental and Social Management Framework for the Secondary Road Asset Management public consultation process Project was disclosed through the RDMRDI web page and a stakeholder consultation meeting shall take place was held on 14/07/2015. The present site-specific EMP was disclosed through the same media and also delivered in hard copies to the Municipality of Dusheti. Consultation meeting with local communities was held and the minutes of this meeting was attached to this EMP. ATTACHMENTS Attachment 1: Project Location Map and Information about the Quarries and Borrow Pit areas; Attachment 2: Minutes of public consultation; Attachment 3: Waste disposal agreement (to be provided by contractor); Attachment 4: Borrowing license (as applicable; to be provided by contractor); Attachment 5: Asphalt plant operation agreement (as applicable; to be provided by contractor); Attachment 6: Other (as applicable)

3 PART II: SAFEGUARDS SCREENING AND TRIGGERS

ENVIRONMENTAL /SOCIAL SCREENING FOR SAFEGUARDS TRIGGERS Activity/Issue Status Triggered Actions A. Roads rehabilitation [x] Yes [ ] No If “Yes”, see Section III A B. New construction of small traffic infrastructure [ ] Yes [x] No If “Yes”, see Section III A C. Impacts on surface drainage system [x] Yes [ ] No If “Yes”, see Section III B Will the site activity D. Historic building(s) and districts [ ] Yes [x] No If “Yes”, see Section III C include/involve any of the 1 following? E. Acquisition of land [ ] Yes [x] No If “Yes”, see Section III D F. Hazardous or toxic materials2 [ ] Yes [x] No If “Yes”, see Section V E G. Impacts on forests and/or protected areas [x] Yes [ ] No If “Yes”, see Section III F H. Risk of unexploded ordinance (UXO) [ ] Yes [x] No If “Yes”, see Section III G I. Traffic and Pedestrian Safety [x] Yes [ ] No ‘Yes”, see Section III H

------1 Land acquisition includes displacement of residents, change the way of life, this is concerning with land which was purchased/handed over and impact on persons living and/or unlawfully exist and or/performing business activities (Booths) on the land already purchased. 2 Hazardous or toxic materials contain, but is not limited to: asbestos, toxic paints, hazardous dissolvent materials, removal of lead containing materials and etc.

PART III: MITIGATION MEASURES

ACTIVITY PARAMETER MITIGATION MEASURES CHECKLIST 0. General Conditions Notification and a) The local construction and environment inspectorates and communities have been notified of upcoming activities Worker Safety b) The public has been notified of the works through appropriate notification in the media and/or at publicly accessible sites (including the site of the works) c) All legally required permits have been acquired for construction and/or rehabilitation d) The Contractor formally agrees that all work will be carried out in a safe and disciplined manner designed to minimize impacts on neighboring residents and environment. e) Workers’ PPE will comply with international good practice (always hardhats, as needed masks and safety glasses, harnesses and safety boots) f) Appropriate signposting of the sites will inform workers of key rules and regulations to follow. A. General Rehabilitation Air Quality a) During excavation works dust control measures shall be employed, e.g. by spraying and moistening the ground and /or Construction b) Demolition debris, excavated soil and aggregates shall be kept in controlled area and sprayed with water mist to reduce debris dust Activities c) During pneumatic drilling or breaking of pavement and foundations dust shall be suppressed by ongoing water spraying and/or installing dust screen enclosures at site d) The surrounding environment (sidewalks, roads) shall be kept free of soil and debris to minimize dust e) There will be no open burning of construction / waste material at the site f) All machinery will fit emission originating regulations, well maintained and serviced and there will be no excessive idling of construction vehicles at sites Noise a) Construction noise will be limited to restricted times agreed to in the permit b) During operations the engine covers of generators, air compressors and other powered mechanical equipment shall be closed, and equipment placed as far away from residential areas as possible Water Quality a) The site will establish appropriate erosion and sediment control measures such as e.g. hay bales and / or silt fences to prevent sediment from moving off site and causing excessive turbidity in canalization and nearby streams and rivers Waste management a) Waste collection and disposal pathways and sites will be identified for all major waste types expected from excavation, demolition and construction activities. b) Mineral construction and demolition wastes will be separated from general refuse, organic, liquid and chemical wastes by on-site sorting and stored in appropriate containers. c) Construction waste will be collected and disposed by licensed company d) In order to control waste disposal accuracy and compliance, waste disposal reports shall be done e) Whenever feasible Contractor will reuse and recycle appropriate and viable materials (except when containing asbestos) B. Impacts on surface Water Quality a) There will be no unregulated extraction of groundwater, nor uncontrolled discharge of process waters, cement slurries, or any other drainage system contaminated waters into the ground or adjacent streams or rivers; contractor should obtain all necessary licenses and permits for water extraction and for further pouring out of used water in state current water system

5 b) There will be proper storm water drainage systems installed and care taken not to silt, pollute, block or otherwise negatively impact natural streams, rivers, ponds and lakes by construction activities. c) There will be procedures for prevention of and response to accidental spills of fuels, lubricants and other toxic or noxious substances. d) Construction vehicles and machinery will be washed only in designated areas where runoff will not pollute natural surface water bodies. C. Historic building (s) Cultural Heritage a) If construction works takes place to a designated historic structures or are located in a designated historic district, notification shall be made and approval/permits be obtained from local authorities and all construction activities planned and carried out in line with local and national regulation b) It shall be ensured, that provisions are put in place so that artifacts or other possible " chance finds" encountered in excavation or construction are noted and registered, responsible officials contacted and work activities delayed or account for such finds D. Acquisition of land Land Acquisition a) If expropriation of land was not expected but is required, or if loss of access to income of legal or illegal users of land was not expected but may Plan/Framework occur, that the Bank’s Task Team Leader shall be immediately consulted. b) The approved Land Acquisition Plan/Framework (if required by the project) will be implemented E. Toxic materials Asbestos a) If asbestos is located on the project site, it shall be marked clearly as hazardous material management b) When possible of asbestos will be appropriately contained and sealed to minimize exposure c) Asbestos prior to removal (If necessary) will be treated with a wetting agent to minimize asbestos dust d) Asbestos will be handed and disposed by skilled & experienced professionals e) If asbestos material is stored temporarily, the waste should be securely enclosed inside closed container and marked appropriately. Security measures will be taken against unauthorized removal from the site. f) Removal of asbestos will not be reused

Toxic / hazardous a) Temporarily storage on site of all hazardous or toxic substances will be in safe containers labeled with details of composition, properties and waste management handling information b)Containers of hazardous substances shall be placed in an leak-proof container to prevent spillage c) Waste shall be transported by specially licensed carriers and disposed in licensed facility d) Paints with toxic ingredients or solvents or lead-based paints will not be used E. Affected forests, Ecosystem protection a) Works within the territory of the State Forest Fund are disallowed prior to completion of de-listing and user right transfer to this territory from wetlands and/or the National Forest Agency to the RD protected areas b) Tree cutting must be held down to minimum by adjusting alignment of access roads, using small machinery or manual labor in individual locations, etc. c) All trees that have to be extracted must be marked and their removal must be entered into tree-cutting ledger on daily basis F. Risk of unexploded Hazard to human a) Before to start any excavation activities, Contractor shall verify that the construction area has been checked and cleared regarding UXO by ordinance (UXO) health and safety appropriate authorities G. Traffic and pedestrian Direct or indirect a) In compliance with national regulations the Contractor will insure that the construction site is properly secured and construction related traffic safety hazards to public regulated. This includes but is not limited to traffic and  Signposting, warning signs, barriers and traffic diversions: site will be clearly visible and the public warned of all potential hazards

6 pedestrians by  Traffic management system and staff training, especially for site access and near-site heavy traffic. Provision of safe passages and crossings construction for pedestrians where construction traffic interferes. activities  Adjustment of working hours to local traffic patterns, e.g. avoiding major transport activities during rush hours or times of livestock movement  If required, active traffic management by trained staff at the site for safe passage for the public  Ensuring safe and continuous access to all adjacent office facilities, shops and residences during construction

7 PART IV: MONITORING PLAN

Construction Phase

Where How When Why Who Activity What (Is the parameter to be (Is the parameter to (Define the frequency / (Is the parameter being (Is responsible for (Is the parameter to be monitored?) monitored?) be monitored?) or continuous?) monitored?) monitoring?)

Supply of construction Purchase of the construction materials Offices and Checking documents; In the process of Ensure technical quality of Roads Department materials from licensed providers warehouses of material signing the agreements construction; (RD) Inspection of material suppliers, and for material provision quality Protect human health and borrowing sites environment

Works in the forested No physical activity takes place in the Work site within Checking documents Prior and in the course Ensure compliance with the RD territory territory of the State Forest Fund until forested territory of works within the national legislation; Visual observation de-listing and user right transfer forested territory Construction Minimize impact on forested procedures are complete contractor’s office area; Movement of construction vehicles and Facilitate procedure of hand machinery, storage, or other activities over of loggs generated do not damage and cause cutting of through tree cutting trees unless tree extraction is required for arranging road surface and shoulders Threes that must be extracted are labeled prior to removal and each extracted tree is entered into the tree cutting ledger (species and diameter identified)

8 Transportation of Technical condition of construction Routes for Inspection of roads Unannounced checks Avoid air and road pollution RD; construction materials vehicles and machinery; transportation of adjacent to the during the working eith dust and solid matter; and waste construction materials construction site and hours Adequacy of the loading trucks for Reduce traffic disruption and construction included in the Traffic Police transported types of cargo, and canopy wastes agreed-upon routes of coverage of cargo transported in open Movement of transportation trucks; construction equipment Movement of construction vehicles and machinery along pre-defined routes.

Operation of Proper technical condition of Construction site Inspection Within and off working Reduce air and soil pollution RD Construction construction machinery: hours caused by equipment machinery on site operation;  no excessive exhaust, Reduce noise and dust  no fuel leakage, nuisance to local population  respect of working hours

 no damage to trees and other vegetation what does not need to be creared for the purposes for road construction

Contamination of Suspended solids, organic Rehabilitation of the Inspection During rehabilitation Reduce water pollution RD surface water during bridge works near in the caused by equipment compounds, lubricants, fuel, solvents, rehabilitation of the water . operation; heavy metals, pH value, mineral oils bridge Unannounced inspections during works near watercourses

Servicing of Washing vehicles and machinery off- Construction site and Inspection Entire period of Avoid land and water RD construction site of in the location sufficiently distant construction base (if machinery operation pollution with oil products machinery from water bodies; applicable) due to servicing of vehicles and machinery; Servicing vehicles and machinery with oils and lubricants off-site or in an Be ready for fire emergency especially arranged location on-site; action to promptly localize fire source and minimize technical adequacy of the servicing material damage

9 location:  solid, insulating floor or adsorbent layer (sand, gravel, membrane),  containment barriers allowing enough sapce for holding fuel over the maximum amount expected on the location at a time,  emergency fire-fighting kit,  sedimentation pool at car wash area.

Extraction of inert Purchase of inert material from the Borrow areas Checking documents The period of material Reduce slope erosion and RD; material existing providers if possible; extraction damage to the ecosystem and Inspection of activities landscape; Obtaining license for extraction of National material by the Contractor and strict Reduce river bank erosion, Environment Agency adherence to the terms of such license; water pollution with of the Ministry of suspended particles, and Terrace processing of the borrow pits, Environment and impact on the aquatic life; backfilling of excess material, and Natural Resources harmonization with landscape; Protection of animals and Protection people from accidents River bed gravel extraction away from water flow, arrangement of gravel barriers for isolating extraction area from water flow, prevention of water flow entry by vehicles and machinery; Demarcation of borrow areas with warning signs

Generation of Temporary storage of inert and Construction site and Checking documents; Entire period of Avoid pollution of the RD; construction waste hazardous wastes separately at the base (if applicable); construction environment Visual observation designated locations; Locations designated Dusheti Municipality Timely disposal of waste to the formally for waste disposal designated landfills; Hand-over of hazardous wastes to licensed deactivating and processing companies.

10 Accumulation of Provision of waste containers on-site; Construction site and Visual inspection Entire period of Avoid pollution of soil and RD; household waste base (if applicable) construction water with household waste Agreement with local municipality for regular out-transporting of waste Dusheti Municipality

Generation of liquid Arrangement and operation of toilets Construction site and Visual inspection Entire period of Avoid flooding of RD waste compliant with sanitary norms on-site; base (if applicable) construction construction site and base; Arrangement of drainage system for storm water collection and periodic Increased frequency of cleaning of the system from silt; inspection in periods of Reduce pollution of surface Arrangement of sedimentation pool for high precipitation and ground water waste water collection on-site

Operation of asphalt- Obtaining permit for impacting Construction site and Checking documents Before establishment of Reduce inconvenience for RD; concrete plant environment by Contractor and strict base (if applicable) plant and during entire local population due to plant

adherence to its terms; period of its operation operation; Inspection National Placement of plant in the location Environment Agency permissive for minimal disturbance of Reduce air and surface water of the Ministry of local population; pollution from emissions and Environment and Arranging sedimentation pool for discharges from plant Natural Resources capturing of liquid discharges from plant Protection

Safety of labor Provision of uniforms and personal Construction site Inspection of the the whole construction reduce the probability of RD protective gear to workers and activities period accidents enforcement of their use; Consistency with the rules of exploitation of the construction equipment and machinery

11 Operation Phase

What Where How When Why Who Activity (Is the parameter to be (Is the parameter to be (Is the parameter to (Define the frequency / (Is the parameter being (Is responsible for monitored?) monitored?) be monitored?) or continuous?) monitored?) monitoring?)

Cleaning road surface Trash deposited from moving Carriageway and Inspection Quarterly Prevent road littering; Dusheti municipality and shoulders from vehicles timely colleacted and shoulders of the road waste removed; section Road safety

Bodies of animals overrun by vehicles timely collected and removed Keeping road drainage Periodic cleaning of Drainage system long Inspection Quarterly Maintaining drainage Dusheti system operational drainageditches from silt and the road section system capacity for municipality trash preventing road flooding and water damage

Confinement of Timely confinement, On the road and its Inspection Upon occurenace of Prevent pollution of soil Traffic Police; accidental spills and deactivation, and removal of immediate accidents, as required and water clean-up liquid or powder spills of surroundings Dusheti cargo in case of road accidents municipality Disposal of waste from Collection and timely disposal On the road and its Inspection Towards completion of Prevent enviornment Dusheti regular road of waste from maintenance immediate scheduled maintenance pollution municipality maintenance works works to the designated surroundings works landfill

12 Attachment 1: Project Location Map and information for material resources nearest from project area