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Initial Environmental Examination August 2016 GEO: Secondary Road Improvement Project Feasibility Study and Preliminary Design for “Dzirula–Kharagauli–Moliti–Pona–Chumateleti” Km 0.0–Km 50.0 Road Section Prepared by Kocks Consult GmbH, Germany for the Asian Development Bank. This initial environmental examination is a document of the borrower. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB's Board of Directors, Management, or staff, and may be preliminary in nature. Your attention is directed to the “terms of use” section on ADB’s website. In preparing any country program or strategy, financing any project, or by making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area in this document, the Asian Development Bank does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. N 2-12/7176 7176-2-12-2-201608221419 22/08/2016 To: Mr. Ari Kalliokoski Transport Economist Transport and Communication Division Central and West Asia Department Asian Development Bank Dear Mr. Ari, We would like to inform you that the Roads Department of Georgia disclosed the IEE for secondary road improvement project - Dzirula-Kharagauli-Moliti-pona-Chumateleti km0.0-km50.0 road section. Please see attached link of disclosed document on our web page: http://www.georoad.ge/uploads/files/Final%20IEE%20for%20GEO%20Secondary%20Road_For%20Disclosure%20 (10%20Aug%202016).pdf Sincerely, Irakli Khergiani Vice-Chairman of Roads Department ABBREVIATIONS ABI – Actual Biodiversity Index ADB – Asian Development Bank AIDS – Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome BDI – Biodiversity Index BKNP – Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park BOD – Biochemical Oxygen Demand CITES – Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species CO – Carbon Monoxide COD – Chemical Oxygen Demand CSC – Construction Supervision Consultant DPAW – Department of Protected Areas and Wildlife DO – Dissolved oxygen dBA – A-weighted decibels EA – Executing Agency EIA – Environmental Impact Assessment EIP – Environmental Impact Permit EMP – Environmental Management Plan EMoP – Environmental Monitoring Plan GAP – Gender Action Plan GIS – Geographical Information System GDP – Gross Domestic Product GRM – Grievance Redress Mechanism HIV – Human Immunodeficiency Virus IES – International Environmental Specialist IUCN – International Union for Conservation of Nature h, hr – Hour ha – Hectare IA – Implementing Agency IEE – Initial Environmental Examination IUCN – International Union for Conservation of Nature IES – International Environmental Specialist Kg – Kilogram Km – Kilometer kpa – Kilopascal LARP – Land Acquisition Resettlement Plan Ls – Lump Sum M2 – Square Meter M3 – Cubic Meter MAC – Maximum Allowable Concentration Max. – Maximum MESD – Ministry of Economic and Sustainable Department Min. – Minimum MoENRP – Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Protection MRDI – Ministry of Regional Development and Infrastructure I No. – Number NES – National Environmental Specialist NO2 – Nitrogen Dioxide O3 – Ozone PIU – Project Implementing Unit PPMS – Project Performance Management System PPTA – Project Preparatory Technical Assistance RD – Roads Department RoW – Right of Way SEE – State Ecological Expertise SO2 – Sulfur Dioxide SPS – Safeguard Policy Statement SSEMP – Site Specific Environmental Management Plan SST – ToR – Terms of Reference TPH – Petroleum Hydrocarbon TSP – Total Suspended Particulates TSS – Total Suspended Solids TMP – Traffic Management Plan UNFCC – United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change VOC – Vehicle Operating Costs WTO – World Trade Organization II Table of Contents A. Executive Summary 1 B. Introduction 7 1. Purpose and Context of the Report .............................................................................. 7 2. Extent of IEE Study ...................................................................................................... 7 C. Policy, Legal, and Administrative Framework 9 1. National Legal Framework............................................................................................ 9 2. Institutional and Administrative Framework ................................................................ 12 3. Environmental Standards ........................................................................................... 13 4. Permitting Processes ................................................................................................. 14 5. Required ADB Environmental Approval ...................................................................... 15 D. Description of the Project 1 1. Project Setting and Location ......................................................................................... 1 2. Major Components and Design Features ..................................................................... 4 2.1 Road Cross section .......................................................................................... 4 2.2 Horizontal and Vertical Alignment Parameters .................................................. 5 2.3 Carriageway Widening and Transition Curves .................................................. 5 3. Bridges and Culverts .................................................................................................... 6 4. Temporary Ancillary Facilities ....................................................................................... 8 4.1 Material Sources and Cut & Fill......................................................................... 8 4.2 Asphalt and Cement Batching Plants .............................................................. 11 4.3 Construction Camp ......................................................................................... 11 E. Description of the Environment (Baseline Data) 12 1. Physical and Biological ............................................................................................... 12 1.1 Topography, Geology and Soils ...................................................................... 12 1.2 Climate ........................................................................................................... 12 1.3 Hydrology, Water Resources and Water Quality ............................................. 13 1.4 Air Quality and Dust ........................................................................................ 14 1.5 Noise .............................................................................................................. 17 1.6 Geo-Hazards and Risks .................................................................................. 20 1.7 Biological Environment ................................................................................... 20 1.7.1 Flora .................................................................................................... 21 1.7.2 Fauna .................................................................................................. 22 1.8 Sensitive Habitats & Protected Areas ............................................................. 23 1.9 Sensitive Receptors ........................................................................................ 26 2. Socioeconomic Information ........................................................................................ 27 2.1. Social and Economic Resources .................................................................... 27 2.1.1 Country Overview ................................................................................ 27 2.1.1 Regional Information ........................................................................... 28 2.1.2 Local Information ................................................................................. 29 2.2 Cultural Resources ......................................................................................... 32 2.3 Tourism .......................................................................................................... 33 F. Anticipated Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures 34 1. Types of Impacts and Mitigation Aspects ................................................................... 34 2. Impacts in the Project Phases .................................................................................... 34 2 .1 Pre-Construction & Design Phase .................................................................. 35 2.2 Construction Phase ........................................................................................ 35 2.3 Operations and Maintenance Phase ............................................................... 41 2.4 Climate Change Impacts on the Project Road ................................................ 41 III 3. Assessment of Impacts and Mitigations...................................................................... 41 3.1 Topographical Aspect ..................................................................................... 41 3.2 Soil and Groundwater Quality Aspect ............................................................. 43 3.3 Surface Water Quality and Hydrology Aspect ................................................. 44 3.4 Air Quality Aspect ........................................................................................... 47 3.5 Noise Generation Aspect ................................................................................ 48 3.6 Introduced Geo-Hazards Aspect ..................................................................... 49 3.7 Bridges and Waterways .................................................................................. 51 3.8 Processing