Initial Environmental Examination

Project Number: 40648-033 December 2014

IND: Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism – Tranche 2

Submitted by

Department of Tourism and Culture, Government of Tamil Nadu

This report has been submitted to ADB by the Government of Tamil Nadu, Chennai and is made publicly available in accordance with ADB’s public communications policy (2011). It does not necessarily reflect the views of ADB.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY………………………………………………… 03

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background……………………………………….………………………. 07

1.2 Project Components……………………………………….……………… 07

1.3 Project Cost - Component Wise…………………………….………….… 07

1.4 Operation & Maintenance Cost………………………………………….. 08

1.5 Purpose of the IEE……………………………………………………….. 08

1.6 Environmental Regulatory Compliance………………………………….. 09

1.7 Report Structure ………………………………………………………….. 14

2.0 DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT COMPONENTS

2.1 Components & Need of the project………………………………………. 15

2.2 Proposed Facilities………………………………………………………... 15

2.3 Components of the Subproject…………………………………………… 17

2.4 Sanitray Complex…………………………………………………………. 17

2.5 Deployment Schedule……………………….……………………………. 18

3.0 DESCRIPTION OF THE EXISTING ENVIRONMENT

3.1 Environmental Profile ………………………………………….………… 19

3.1.1 Physical Characteristics……………………….…………….. 19

3.1.2 Accessibility ………………………………………………… 20

3.1.3 Physical & Geographical features ………………………….. 20

3.1.4 Trade and Commerce……………………………………….. 21

3.1.5 Administration……………………………………………… 21

3.1.6 Tourism Places………………………………………………. 22

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3.1.7 Socio-Economic Condition…………………………………. 23

3.1.8 Population Details………………………………………….. 24

3.1.9 Geomorphology and Soil Types……………………………. 24

3.1.10 Ground Water Quality……………………………………… 25

3.1.11 Ground Water Development……………………………….. 28

3.1.12 Ground Water Related Issues and Problems……………….. 28

3.1.13 Hydrogeology………………………………………………. 29

3.1.14 Ecological Resources………………………………………. 29

3.2 Environmental Profile – Site Specific …………………………………… 30

3.2.1 Description of Project………………………………………. 30

3.2.2 Site Details…………………………………………………. 30

4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES

4.1 Location Impacts…………………………………………………………. 31

4.2 Design Impacts and Pre-Construction Impacts ………………………….. 32

4.3 Construction Impacts …………………………………………………….. 33

4.4 Operation and Maintenance Impacts …………………………………….. 33

4.5 Cumulative Impact Assessment………………………………………….. 33

4.6 Environment Management Plan ………………………………………….. 36

5.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

5.1 Institutional Arrangements……………………………………………….. 37

5.2 Program Management …………………………………………………… 37

5.2.1 Safeguards Management…………………………………….. . 40

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5.3 Environmental Management Plan ………………………………………... 42

5.4 Envrionmental Monitoring Plan…………………………………………… 57

5.5 Capacity Building …………………………………………………………. 61

5.5.1 Target Audience………………………………………………. 61

5.5.2 Envirionmental Awareness Building…………………………. 66

5.6 Environmental Budget ……………………………………………………. 67

5.7 Environmental Monitoring and Reporting ……………………………….. 67

6.0 PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND INFORMATION DISCLOSURE

6.1 Process for Consultation followed ……………………………………… 69

6.2 Plan for Continued Public Participation ………………………………….. 69

6.3 Grievance Redress Mechanism …………………………………………… 73

7.0 FINDINGS & RECOMMENDATIONS …………………………………… 75

8.0 CONCLUSIONS …………………………………………………………….. 76

List of Tables

Table 1 Applicability of Acts and Ruels………………………………… 09

Table 2 Sanitary complex Location……………………………………… 17

Table 3 Population Details & Tourist Inflow……………………………. 24

Table 4 Air Quality Monitoring …………………………………………. 26

Table 5 Noise Level Monitoring…………………………………………. 26

Table 6 Water Quality……………………………………………………. 26

Table 7 Environmental Management Plan……………………………….. 43

Table 8 Environmental Monitoring Plan………………………………….. 58

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Table 9 Traning Modules For Environmental Managment……………….. 62

Table 10 Envrionmental Budget…………………………………………… 67

Table 11 Consultations with Local Community……………………………. 71

List of Figures Figure No. 1 District Map …………………………………………………… 19

Figure No. 2 Danish Fort…………………………………………………… 22

Figure No. 3 Danish Museum………………………………………………. 23

Figure No. 4 New Jerusalem Church……………………………………….. 23

Figure No. 5 Zion Church…………………………………………………… 23

List of Appendix Appendix 1……Contract Clauses To Be Integrated Into Bid Documents…… 77

1.0 Construction of Sanitary Complex………………………………………. 77

2.0 Provision of Deep Earth Bins……………………………………………. 80

3.0 Provison of Street Lighting……………………………………………… 80

4.0 Installation of Signage’s…………………………………………………. 82

5.0 Provision of Street Furniture’s…………………………………………... 83

6.0 Improvements to Dansborg Fort…………………………………………. 83

7.0 General ………………………………………………………………….. 84

Appendix 2…………Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA) Checklist…… 95

Appendix 3…………Deployment Sequence of Key Experts ……………….. 102

Appendix 4…………Environmental Monitoring Format……………………. 104

Appendix 5…………Sample Grievance Registration Form…………………. 106

Initial Environmental Examination

Construction of sanitary complexes for the floating population, placement of gravity entailed deep earth bins for garbage collection (2.5 cubic meters), Placement of energy efficient heritage street lighting, Placement of tourism friendly uniform signage’s for convenience of the tourists and Placement of street furniture such as litter bins & benches and Conservation & Restoration of Dansborg Fort for the comforts of travelling tourists in Tranquebar (Tharangambadi), Nagapattinam District, Tamilnadu.

Revised Initial Environmental Examination Tharangambadi July 2014

IND: Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism (IDIPT) — Project 2: Tamil Nadu

ADB Loan: 2833 IND

Prepared by the Government of Tamil Nadu for the Asian Development Bank

Infrastructure development Investment Program for Tourism, Tamil Nadu (IDIPTTN) ( Project – 2) IEE-Tharangambadi

ABBREVIATIONS ADB Asian Development Bank CPCB Central Pollution Control Board CRZ Coastal Regulation Zone CPHEEO – Central Public Health and Environmental Engineering Organization, GoI DOT Department of Tourism DSC Design and Supervision Consultants EIA Environmental Impact Assessment EMP Environmental Management Plan IEE Initial Environmental Examination PIU Project Implementation Unit PMU Project Management Unit RCC Reinforced cement concrete ROW Rightofway SPS Safeguard Policy Statement TA Technical Assistance TNPCB – Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board TTDC Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation

WEIGHTS AND MEASURES ha – Hectare km – Kilometer m – Meter mm – Millimeter

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.

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.

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Tharangambadi (formerly Tranquebar) is a Town Panchayat in Nagapattinam district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, 15 km north of Karaikal, near the mouth of a distributary of the Kaveri River. Tharangambadi is the headquarters of Tharangambadi taluk. Its name means "place of the singing waves". It was a Danish colony from 1620 to 1845, and in Danish it is still known as Trankebar.

2. Description of the Project: The India Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism (the Investment Program) envisages environmentally and culturally sustainable and socially inclusive tourism development in the project states of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab, Tamil Nadu and Uttarakhand, delivered through a multitranche financing facility (MFF) modality. Project 2 includes the states of Uttarakhand and Tamil Nadu.

3. Description of the Subproject: (i) Conservation and Restoration of Dansborg Fort (ii)Provision of sanitary complexes for the floating population, (iii) Placement of gravity entailed deep earth bins for garbage collection, (iv) Placement of energy efficient heritage street lighting, (v) Placement of tourism friendly uniform signages for convenience of the tourists and (vi) Placement of street furniture such as litter bins and benches for the comforts of travelling tourists

4. The IEE was based on a careful review of subproject site plans and reports defined management plans; field visits, and secondary data to characterize the environment and identify potential impacts; and consultations/ discussions with stakeholders. An environmental management plan (EMP) outlining the specific environmental measures to be adhered to during implementation of the subproject has been prepared. Subprojects will provide needed environmental and tourist infrastructure to improve the environmental management and quality of the sites towards preserving their ecological and cultural integrity. The subproject will conform to all Government regulations, policies, and standards, as well as Asian Development Bank’s Safeguard Policy Statement (2009).

5. Categorization of Projects and Activities:

(i) Under the EIA Notification, 2006 promulgated under Environment (Protection) Act 1986 of the MOEF, Govt of India, all developmental

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projects and activities listed under the schedule of the Notification are broadly categorized in to two categories Category A and Category B, based on the spatial extent of potential impacts on human health and natural & man made resources. (ii) All projects or activities under Category ‘A’ in the Schedule, including expansion and modernization of existing projects or activities and change in product mix, shall require prior environmental clearance from the Central Government in the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) on the recommendations of an Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) to be constituted by the Central Government for the purposes of this Notification; (iii) All projects or activities under Category ‘B’ in the Schedule, including expansion and modernization of existing projects or activities as specified in sub paragraph (ii) of paragraph 2, or change in product mix as specified in sub paragraph (iii) of paragraph 2, but excluding those which fulfill the General Conditions (GC) stipulated in the Schedule, will require prior environmental clearance from the State/Union territory Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA). The SEIAA shall base its decision on the recommendations of a State or Union territory level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) as to be constituted for in this Notification. In the absence of a duly constituted SEIAA or SEAC, a Category ‘B’ project shall be treated as a Category ‘A’ project; 6. Considering the likely impacts and subproject location which does not pass through or is located near any national park, wildlife sanctuary, reserved forests, or any other ecologically sensitive area, it is concluded that no adverse impacts will result due to the proposed project. Further, no archaeological/protected monument ( other than Dansforg Fort and Jerusalem Church) is located in the vicinity of the project sites. The subproject is not listed under the Schedule and hence is exempted from environmental clearance of MOEF. Hence, the subproject is classified as CategoryB in compliance to the ADB Safeguard Policy Statement (2009).

7. The likely environmental impacts of the project are not significant and at Category B level, as per ADB's Safeguards Policy Statement. The specific measures stated in the EMP will address all adverse environmental impacts if any due to the

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subproject.

8. The selection of components are consistent with the subproject selection criteria outlined in the Environmental Assessment and Review Framework (EARF) aimed at enhancing protection of these sites and enhancing their environmental quality. Subprojects are consistent with defined management plans designed to protect environmentally sensitive and cultural locations. Management plans guided subproject design and location; therefore, all proposed facilities in natural areas are located outside sensitive areas and sited in designated tourist development zones.

9. Impacts are readily mitigated through careful sitting, specific selection criteria for procuring contractors with demonstrated experience; execution of proven mitigation measures during the design; and adoption of good engineering practices during construction and implementation. A detailed monitoring plan prepared as part of this IEE will further mitigate negative environmental impacts during implementation.

10. Potential induced impacts are addressed through the following: (i) awareness building of local management plans at proposed sites specifically addressing the need to regulate tourism related development and planning in the area through coordination with related Government Departments and local land use committees; and (ii) projectsupported environmental awareness campaigns in surrounding communities to encourage participatory sustainable development consistent with ecotourism principles and in compliance with the state's tourism policy ecotourism aspects.

11. The Investment Program includes upfront and ongoing supervision and training assistance for environmental monitoring reporting in project management structures. The effective implementation of the measures proposed will be ensured through the building up of capacity towards environmental management within the project management unit (PMU) supplemented with the technical expertise of a Safeguards Specialist as part of the Design Supervision Consultants (DSC) and Project Management Consultants (PMC). Further, the environmental monitoring plans provide adequate opportunities towards course correction to address any residual impacts during construction or operation stages.

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12. The Project 2 includes additional environmental awarenessbuilding to raise conservation values consistent with management plans and Tamil Nadu’s environmental and tourism policies (which emphasize ecotourism) amongst local communities and local governments in order to ensure future sustainable development in and around these locations.

13. Anticipated Impacts and Mitigation Measures: All preconstruction, construction, and operation activities that are likely to cause environmental impacts were identified, and evaluated to assess their magnitude, duration, and potential receptors in consultation with the stakeholders. Consultations were held with the government representatives (Tamilnadu Tourism Department, Town Panchayat Office, Tharangambadi division) and local communities. Accordingly, an EMP has been prepared to mitigate any adverse impacts that may occur during implementation of the project.

14. Conclusion: In the light of the foregoing, this initial environmental examination (IEE) ascertains the temporary impacts likely to arise during various stages of implementation of the project could be eliminated / mitigated through proper implementation of EMP as outlined in the report. Hence, the subproject is unlikely to cause any significant environmental impacts. No need for undertaking detailed EIA is envisaged.

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1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background 1. The proposed Project 2 (the Project) targets enhanced economic growth and provision of livelihood opportunities for local communities through tourism infrastructure development with a focus on preservation and development of natural and cultural heritage and incidental services. The Project supports the states of Uttarakhand and Tamil Nadu to develop the tourism sector as a key driver for economic growth.

2. The Project aims to enhance contribution of the tourism industry to sustainable and inclusive economic growth for each participating state. Increased visits of domestic and international tourists to tourist destinations within each participating state would be the outcome of the Project.

1.2 Project Components - Project activities aims at (i) Improvements to Dansborg Fort (ii) Construction of sanitary complexes for the floating population, (iii) Placement of gravity entailed deep earth bins for garbage collection, (iv) Placement of energy efficient heritage street lighting, (v) Placement of tourism friendly uniform signages and (vi) Placement of street furniture

1.3 Project Cost - Component Wise

Sl. No. Description Amount (Rs. in lakhs)

1 Improvements to Dansborg Fort 432.00

2 Sanitary complexes (3 Nos.) 51.06

Gravity entailed deep earth bins for garbage collection (10 12.30 3 Nos.)

4 Aesthetic energy efficient heritage lighting(10 Nos) 5.04

5 Retroreflective road signage Details. (8 Nos.) 13.45

6 Street furniture Benches (6 Nos.), litter bins (100 Nos)` 7.76

Total 521.61

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Various Designs / Types of Sanitary Complex (S1, S3, S4, S5, S6, S7 & S8) and Deep Earth Bins has been enclosed in Annexure – A (Common for all locations)

1.4 Operation & Maintenance Cost

Sl. No. Description Amount (Rs. in lakhs)

1 Sanitary complexes 2.55

2 Gravity entailed deep earth bins for garbage collection 10.00

3 Aesthetic energy efficient heritage lighting 0.25

4 Retroreflective road signage Details. 0.68

5 Street furniture such as Benches and litter bins 2.30

Total 15.78

1.5 Purpose of the IEE 1. This Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) assesses a subproject under Project 2 for the state of Tamil Nadu, ‘Construction of sanitary complexes for the floating population, placement of gravity entailed deep earth bins for garbage collection (2.5 cubic meters), Placement of energy efficient heritage street lighting, Placement of tourism friendly uniform signages for convenience of the tourists and Placement of street furniture such as litter bins, and benches for the comfortable travelling of the tourists in Tharangambadi Town Panchayat , Nagapattinam District, Tamilnadu. The IEE was based on a careful review of subproject site plans, detailed design and reports defined management plans; field visits, and secondary data to characterize the environment and identify potential impacts; and consultations/discussions with stake holders. 2. An environmental management plan (EMP) outlining the specific environmental measures to be adhered to during implementation of the subproject has been prepared. These EMPs will be appended to the respective contract documents to enable integration of environmental provisions in the contract. The IEE goes further and provides sample contract clauses (Appendix 1) to be added to contract documents. Subproject will provide needed environmental and tourist infrastructure to improve the environmental management and quality of the sites towards preserving their ecological and cultural integrity. The subproject will conform to all Government

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regulations, policies, and standards, as well as Asian Development Bank’s Safeguard Policy Statement (2009).

3. In accordance with ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement (2009), the project belongs to Category “B” as no significant impacts are anticipated.

1.6 Environmental Regulatory Compliance 1. The realm of environmental regulations and mandatory requirements for the proposed subproject is shown in Table 1.The EIA Notification (2006) by the Government of India Ministry of Environment and Forests (MOEF) specifies the mandatory environmental clearance requirements. Accordingly, all projects and activities are broadly categorized in to two categories1 Category A and Category B, based on the spatial extent of potential impacts and potential impacts on human health and natural and manmade resources. Various policy guidelines, acts and regulations pertaining to sustenance of environment those applicable to various developmental projects have been presented

in the following section.

Table: 1 Applicability of Acts and Rules

Sl. No Acts / Rules Year Compliance Criteria

This act is applicable all environmental Environmental (Protection) 1 1986 notifications, rules and schedules are issued under Act this act. As per the notification, Projects categorized as A & B need prior Environmental clearance from the Environment Impact Central and State Expert Appraisal Committee 2 2006 Assessment Notification respectively. But, this Sub-project does not come under the purview of the above categories hence this notification is not applicable. This Act will be applicable in case the proposed 1927 3 Forest Conservation Act project road is passing through the Forest Areas 1980 which requires the diversion of forest land to the

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nonforestry purposes. This is not applicable as there is no forest land involved for the project development. Permission and clearance for cutting and transportation of trees will be required from Divisional Forest Officers, which is not applicable for this subproject. This act will be applicable in case the project road traverses through wildlife protected areas for which permission will be sought from National 4 Wild Life (Protection) Act 1972 Board for wildlife. This is not applicable as there is no wildlife protected area is involved for the project development. • Buildings shall be permitted only on the landward side of the existing road, or on the landward side of existing authorized structures; • Buildings permitted on the landward side of the existing and proposed roads or existing Coastal Regulation Zone authorized structures shall be subject to the 1991 5 Notification existing local town and country planning 2011 regulations including the ‘existing’ norms of Floor Space Index or Floor Area Ratio, Provided that no permission for construction of buildings shall be given on landward side of any new roads which are constructed on the seaward side of an existing road The Subprojects require consent to establish from Water (Prevention and 6 1974 the State Pollution Control Board if it involves Control of Pollution) Act discharge waste water from labour camps which is

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applicable during construction phase of the project. But, it is being ensured that no discharges will be there to any inland water bodies or sea/ocean, hence this Act will not be applicable. Moreover, the excreta from the toilets will be collected in septic tanks/soak pits ensuring no discharges to water bodies. The project requires consent to establish from the State Pollution Control Board if it involves Air (Prevention and Control operation of Hot Mix Plants and Diesel Generator 7 1981 of Pollution) Act Sets. This act will be applicable to the project during construction phase of projects as use of DG sets is being envisaged. The project requires consent to establish from the State Pollution Control Board if the noise level Noise Pollution Regulation from the construction machinery and the vehicles 8 1990 and Control Act are above the standards. This act will apply to the project especially during the construction phase if such machineries will be used which is unlikely. This act will be applicable in case land is being acquired for the project road. 1894 This act will not be applicable as no land 9 Land Acquisition Act 1989 acquisition is required for the project development. The project is being developed on Town Panchayat owned land. This act is applicable is case of any chance finds Ancient Monuments and during construction phase of the project which 10 Archaeological Sites and 1958 may be remains/ monuments which are deemed to Remains Act be protected by ASI or the State Directorate of

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Archaeology . This act will not be applicable as no archeological sites are affected because of the project development. However, provision has been made so that chance found ancient properties are protected. These rules will be applicable if contractors The Hazardous Wastes during construction phase will store and handle 1989 (Management, Handling hazardous material such HSD and paints etc. But, 11 2003 &Tran boundary the EMP spells that all such materials will be 2008 movement) Rules, procured from licensed depots and consumed immediately so storage is ruled out. This Act specifies regulations regarding the use of explosives and precautionary measures while The Explosives Act (& 1884 blasting and quarrying. Provisions of these rules 12 Rules) 1983 are not applicable to this project as materials will be procured from 3 rd party licensed holders.

Further, for sand, soil and stone quarrying, prior permission is to be obtained from the state authorities for the purpose. However, considering the project profile, it is preferred to procure materials from the licensed third party owners.
However, considering the kind and quantum of activities, it is envisaged that no borrow areas and quarry sites will be established as a part of activity / sub project. Raw materials will be procured from licensed quarry owners. Similarly, no crusher sites will be opened by the contractor. Also, No borrow area shall be made available by the Employer for this work. The arrangement for the source of supply of the material for the civil works shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor.
But, the contractor might be using DG sets for which the permission will be required under Air act 1981.
No fuel storage takes place in this project and for construction purposes, the fuel shall

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be procured from the existing petrol bunks
For labour accommodation, no labour camp will be established and for accommodation of labours nearby construction sites, rented houses will be engaged by the contractor.

2. All projects or activities included as Category A in the Schedule, including expansion and modernization of existing projects or activities and change in product mix, will require prior environmental clearance from the Central Government in the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MOEF) on the recommendations of an Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) to be constituted by the Central Government for the purposes of this notification. 3. All projects or activities included as Category B in the Schedule, including expansion and modernization of existing projects or activities as specified in sub paragraph (ii) of paragraph 2, or change in product mix as specified in sub paragraph (iii) of paragraph 2, but excluding those which fulfill the General Conditions (GC) stipulated in the Schedule, will require prior environmental clearance from the State/Union territory Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA). The SEIAA will base its decision on the recommendations of a State or Union territory level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) as to be constituted for in this notification. In addition, GC of the notification specifies that any project or activity specified in Category B will be treated as Category A, if located in whole or in part within 10 km from the boundary of (i) protected Areas notified under the Wild Life Protection) Act, 1972, (ii) critically polluted areas as notified by the Central Pollution Control Board from time to time, (iii) notified ecosensitive areas, and (iv) interState boundaries and international boundaries.

4. Level of environmental assessment required for each category of Project, as per ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement (2009) is as follows: • Category A. Subproject components with potential for significant adverse environmental impacts. An environmental impact assessment (EIA) is required to address significant impacts; • Category B. Subproject components judged to have some adverse environmental impacts, but of lesser degree and/or significance than those for Category A projects. An initial environmental examination (IEE) is required to determine whether significant environmental impacts warranting an EIA are

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likely. If an EIA is not needed, the IEE is regarded as the final environmental assessment report. • Category C. Subcomponents unlikely to have adverse environmental impacts. No EIA or IEE is required, although environmental implications are still reviewed. 5. The above table indicates that the proposed subproject will comply with necessary government regulations and ADB's Safeguard Policy Statement (2009). ADB's Safeguard Policy Statement (2009) stipulates addressing environmental concerns, if any, of a proposed activity in the initial stages of project preparation. For this, the ADB guidelines categorize the proposed components into categories (A, B or C) to determine the level of environmental assessment required to address the potential impacts. The subproject has been categorized as B. 6. Accordingly this IEE is prepared to address the potential impacts, in line with the recommended IEE content and structure for Category B projects. The IEE was based mainly on secondary sources of information and field reconnaissance surveys and stakeholder consultations. Stakeholder consultation was an integral part of the IEE. An EMP outlining the specific environmental measures to be adhered to during implementation of the subproject has been prepared.

1.7 Report Structure

This IEE contains eight sections: (i) Introduction; (ii) Description o f Project Components; (iii) Description of the Existing Environment; (iv) Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures; (v) Environmental Management Plan; (vi) Public Consultation and Information Disclosure; (vi) Findings and Recommendations; and (vii) Conclusions.

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2.0 DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT COMPONENTS

2.1 Description & Need of the project. The existing Infrastructure of the town is inadequate to cater to the needs of the Tourist as well as the resident population. It is therefore necessary to improve the basic amenities to the public. The identified key interventions and improvements have a direct bearing on the tourist wellbeing. The core tourist areas of the Town need to be provided with improved infrastructure facilities that would in addition to providing a facelift for the town would bring in a paradigm shift in the approach to provision of Basic infrastructure facilities. Therefore modern and state of the art facilities are to be provided, which can be replicated in other parts of the town, and can trigger better management of assets. Each tourist location has a unique architectural context.

2.2 Proposed Facilities The existing Infrastructure under the proposed project – 2 is inadequate to cater the needs of the tourist as well as the resident population. It becomes imperative to improve the basic amenities to the public. Some of the key interventions and improvements that have a direct bearing on the tourist wellbeing are discussed below.

1 Improvements to Dansborg Fort: Conservation & Restoration of Dansborg Fort, Renovation works at Museum, Provision of Tourist Infrastructure and landscape & Horticulture works and all other Tourism and general infrastructure requirements within the Fort Precincts.

2 Improved Sanitary Facilities: Sanitation facilities form a key element of tourist convenience at any destination. The present facilities for public toilets/sanitary complexes are limited and do not address the needs of the large floating population of pilgrims / tourists. This has led to unhygienic conditions during the festival seasons with people resorting to open defecation. Overall, sanitary toilet complexes help in ensuring social dignity and privacy, and maintaining the health status of the Urban Local Body (ULB). The key considerations for toilets / sanitary complexes are that they should be aesthetically appealing for use for all

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age group without difficulty easy approach and maintenance ecofriendly, hygienic and cost effective.

3 Improvements to solid waste collection system: In line with the objective of ‘Cleaner and Greener Tourism’ in Tamil Nadu, it is proposed to provide the appropriate garbage bins to reduce the littering of garbage on streets as the garbage collection in few places of Tamilnadu State is through open garbage bins. This exposure system leads to bad odour, over flow, spilling, and attack by rodents, dogs and cats, besides a site of nuisance and major distraction to tourists. The key considerations for unique design for bins (say Deep Earth Bins and Litter Bins) are that they are ecofriendly, having sufficiently large capacities to prevent spillage, provide easy and efficient transfer of garbage to trucks, stray dogs & bird proof, aesthetically appealing and provides an odour free environment.

4 Improved street lighting in the core tourist areas: The key considerations for lighting include safety & security, energysaving & costeffectiveness and facilitating night tourism. The existing illuminations levels are poor and inadequate due to old, damaged and inefficient fixtures. Good level of illumination is necessary to manage the heavy traffic, pedestrians, tourists for safety and crime reduction. The existing luminaries mounted on EB poles lack aesthetic appeal and are not uniform. Further, luminaries are missing at many places. It is therefore necessary for a wellplanned and integrated installation of street lighting comprising of decorative columns with energy efficient light and fixtures and with underground cabling. This will enhance the appeal of the town, and provide safety to the people, reduce crime and boost night tourism activities.

5 Provision of signages and good road furniture on important roads connecting the transport centers like busstand and railway stations to the core tourist areas is a vital infrastructural need in a tourist town. The signages act as guide to the visiting tourists. Clarity and aesthetic appeal of such signages makes a destination user friendly and popular. The route signages guide visitors to go in their intended tourist circuits, and to navigate to their destinations without any interruption. The basic considerations are to provide uniform retro reflective road signages with proper visibility, earmarking the street names including way dividing signs,

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centers/ mandatory/warning signs, land mark signs and tourist information signs. as per Indian Road Congress (IRC) / National Building Code (NBC) norms.

6 Improved Street Furniture: Street furniture is a collective term for objects and pieces of equipment (Benches, and Litter Bins etc) installed on streets and roads for various purposes. The existing Street furniture is inadequate to cater the requirements of road users and other public. It is required to install high quality street furniture on the identified road networks to improve the service levels to the tourists / & to achieve Cleaner and Greener Tourism in Tamil Nadu.

2.3 Components of the Subproject The following infrastructure services have been identified in Tharangambadi Town Panchayat with respective to improved basic urban infrastructure and services at tourist destinations and attractions as follows: • Improvements to Dansborg Fort • Provision of sanitary complexes for the floating population • Provision of gravity entailed deep earth bins for garbage collection (2.5 cu.m) • Provision of energy efficient heritage street lighting • Provision of tourism friendly uniform signage’s for convenience of the tourists • Provision of street furniture such as litter bins and benches for the comfortable travelling of the tourists

2.4 Sanitary Complex Location Except in the case of sanitary complexes, all other components of the project are along the Road and do not require any additional land. The roads where the components are proposed belong to the Tharangambadi Town Panchayat. In the case of sanitary complexes, the following sites have been identified in the table below:

Table 2

Sl. No. Location Survey Number

1 New bus stand 117

2 Erukattanchery 579

3 Ichuladi street 87

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The above sites are under the full ownership of the Tharangambadi Town Panchayat and are free of all encumbrances. Necessary approval from the Municipal council shall be taken before implementing the projects. (Various Designs / Types of Sanitary Complex (S1, S3, S4, S5, S6, S7 & S8) and Deep Earth Bins has been enclosed in Annexure – A (Common for all locations)

2.5 Deployment Schedule

A total of 18 months construction period is being considered. (Refer Appendix – 3. However, detailed implementation Schedule depending on contractor’s work programme considering pilgrimages, climate, tourist’s seasonal timings and other critical factors would be provided on finalization of the contract)

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3.0 DESCRIPTION OF THE EXISTING ENVIRONMENT

3.1 Environmental Profile – Tharangambadi Town Panchayat, Tamil Nadu 3.1.1 Physical Characteristics Introduction: (History & Heritage) Tharangambadi (formerly Tranquebar) is a Town Panchayat in Nagapattinam district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, 15 km north of Karaikal, near the mouth of a distributaries of the Cauvery River.

Tharangambadi is the headquarters of Tharangambadi Taluk. Its name means "place of the singing waves". It was a Danish colony from 1620 to 1845, and Figure No.1: District Map in Danish it is still known as Tranquebar. As of 2001 India census, Tharangambadi had a population of 20,841.

During 1620 A.D., Tanjore province was under the rule of the mighty King Vijaya Raghunatha Nayak. The Danes left Denmark in search of Sri Lanka and the Far Eawt, but the monsoons and other hardships brought them to Tranquebar. On 5th May 1620 A.D., King Vijaya Raghunatha Nayak granted permission to the king of Denmark to set up their trading centre at Tranquebar.

Tranquebar came under the control of the British in February 1808, during the Napoleonic Wars in Europe, but was restored to Denmark following the Treaty of Kiel in 1814. Along with the other Danish settlements in India (Serampore and the Nicobars), it was sold to the British in 1845.

Tranquebar was then still a busy port, but it later lost its importance after a railway was opened to Nagapattinam. Apart from its cultural and historical background this city is also popular for its wonderful handicrafts all across the world. People across many places come to visit the exquisite ancient handicrafts made out of bronze icons. Tharangambadi is also considered as the most popular city under the thirteenth coastal district of the Tamil Nadu state.

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Location: The town is situated on 11.03° north latitude and 79˚ 84’ east longitude, 15 km north of Karaikal, near the mouth of a15 km north of Karaikal, near the mouth of a distributaries of the Cauvery River. Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ): With reference to the Coastal Zone Management Plan for Tamil Nadu, Tharangambadi and Velankanni have been classified as CRZ I. 3.1.2 Accessibility Tharangambadi is located on the National Highway (NH 45A) connecting Pondicherry and Nagapattinam. Tharangambadi is well connected with Nagapattinam, the district headquarters and Chennai, the state headquarters and with other towns of Karaikal, Cuddalore and Velankanni by road transport facilities. The main mode of transportation is buses operated mainly by Government Transport Corporation and by some private agencies. The nearest airport is located in Trichy at a distance of 128 Km. Tharangambadi itself has one railway station connecting Tharangambadi and Mayiladurai but not in much usage as on today.

Laying on the Coromandel Coast, Tranquebar is a Vestige of Danish Heritage in India. Distance from Major Settlements and important tourist destinations are given here under:

• 277 kms from Chennai • 117 kms from Puducherry Distance from other important Tourist Destinations

• 25 kms from Poompuhar • 52 kms from Chidambaram • 17 kms from Karaikal • 26 kms from Nagore, Nagapattinam

3.1.3 Physical & Geographical features Tharangambadi is a coastal town, with a spread over an area of 13KM2. The historical Fort Dansborg at Tharangambadi, arelic of the Danishera in India, is back in the limelight with the initial phase of restoration work. The fort was constructed nearly four centuries ago, the monument which served as the residence of Danish Governor for 150 years, had been in ruins, because of age, weathering.

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Climate Temperature in Nagapattinam district is in the range of Maximum 32.00˚C and Minimum 24.60˚C. Normal rainfall during North East Monsoon varies between 908.8 mm to 969.2 mm and during South West Monsoon it varies between 250.60 and 265.2 mm.

3.1.4 Trade and Commerce Major work force in Tharangambadi is still engaged in primary sector activity like fishing and agriculture and its dependency on primary sector is more when compared to district urban and state urban areas. Its economic base is again reflected in its dependency on other service related activity like Tourism which is more or less equivalent to the Cuddalore district urban and state urban occupational figures.

3.1.5 Administration: Tharangambadi is selection grade town Panchayat and it is ruled by local self government in the form of elected body of councilors headed by the chairman. Citizens of Tharangambadi town elect the councilors and the chairman. There are total 18 wards and from each ward one councilor is elected.

Fort is under the control of Archaeological and Museum Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The site museum is being setup and run by the Department.

Fort is declared monument on 01.10.1980 as per the GO Ms. No.906/ Education Department / 07.06.1979 Gazette No. 26/04.07.1979 Part II, Section 2 Page – 369 and GO No. 2610/Education Department, dated 06.12.1980 – Gazette No. 6/18.02.1981. Part II Section 2 Page 123. Area of the fort complex is 7.17 Hectare.

Land Survey No Area in Ha 104/A16 1.76 104/A14 0.80 104/14B 2.03 104/15A 2.69 104/15B 0.11 104/17 0.40

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3.1.6 Tourism Places Tharangambadi town has several places of interest for the tourism. The majestic Dansborg Fort, the New Jerusalem Church and the quaint Danish homes off King's Road in Tranquebar are popular sightseeing spots. The first building that welcomes the visitor at the entrance of the town is an old gateway with wooden doors, builtbytheDanishin1792.The arch leads to the main street of the town, called King Street. Along this grandly named Road is a memorial at the spot where the Danes landed. Danish Fort: it is a Danish 17th century fort facing the coast. The construction of the fort began immediately after the arrival of the first Danish trading expedition and the establishment of a treaty regulating trading rights between the NayakRaghunatha in Thanjavur and the Danish East India Company in 1620. Until the end of the 17th century the Figure No.2: Danish Fort fort was used for residential and storage purposes; subsequent increase in population forced the Danes to move out and occupy surrounding areas as well. While it was previously crumbling away, the Fort has received substantial renovation efforts recently, by both Indian volunteers and Danish nonprofit organizations. It houses a small museum inside that has some artifacts and a history of the Danish Settlement Construction of Fort Dansborg started in 1620. Most parts of the fort have been reconstructed several times. The rampart wall is a fairly large four sided structure, with bastions at each cardinal point. A single storied building was constructed along three inner sides of the rampart, with barracks, warehouse, kitchen and jail. The rooms on the southern side remain in good condition, but the rooms on the western and northern sides have been substantially damaged. On the eastern side of the fort, there was a two storied building facing the sea. It was the main building of the fort. The vaulted lower storey served as a magazine and a warehouse, while the vaulted upper storey contained the church and the lodging of the governor, the senior merchants and the chaplain. The sea on the eastern and western side protected the fort. The fort was surrounded by a moat, access to the fort being over a drawbridge. The moat has completely disappeared.

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Danish Museum: The antiquities connected with the colonial period and Danish settlement at Tharangambadi is exhibited. The museum contains porcelain ware, Danish manuscripts, glass objects, Chinese tea jars, steatitle lamps,

decorated terracotta objects, figurines, lamps, Figure No.3: Danish Museum stones, sculptures, swords, daggers, spears, sudai (stucco) figurines and wooden objects. There is also part of a whale skeleton.

New Jerusalem Church, situated on the King's Street was constructed in 1718 by Rev. Bartholomaeus Ziegenbalg, First protestant Missionary. This church was established after the arrival of German missionaries in India, as the existing church proved to be small for the

rising Christian population. It was established Figure No. 4: New Jerusalem mainly for the converted Indians. The church Church has a small cemetery that has tombstones belonging to the 18th century.

The Zion Church: Consecrated in 1701, it is the oldest protestant Church in India. Prominent with its combination of colonial and Indian architectural features, its construction together with the fortification of the town marked the moving out and spreading of the Danish population into the

surrounding settlement. The structure went through Figure No. 5: Zion Church many reconstructions before it reached its present form. 3.1.7 Socio-Economic Condition Major work force in Tharangambadi is still engaged in primary sector activity like fishing and agriculture and its dependency on primary sector is more when compared to district urban and state urban areas. Its economic base is again reflected in its dependency on other service related activity like Tourism. However, nonworkers

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percentage to total population is very high and state urban non workers share to total population.

3.1.8 Population Details The population of the town is 20841, with growth percentage of 10.4 % as per the 2001 census.

Table -3 - Population Growth Sl. No Year Population rate 1 1971 17318 2 1981 18610 7.5 3 1991 18881 1.5 4 2001 20841 10.4 5 2011 22254 6.76

Table – 3 - Tourist Inflow Sl.no Year Domestic Foreign Total

1 2007 30264 472 30736

2 2008 58620 320 58940

3 2009 65719 2985 68704

4 2010 94337 2257 96594

5 2011 98755 2369 101124

6 2012 133738 1788 135526

3.1.9 Geomorphology And Soil Types

The present geomorphic set up in the district is the result of action of the major rivers with their distinct tributaries, oscillations in the sea level, tidal effects of Bay of Bengal and forces of wind. The landforms are delineated under erosional and depositional regime. The depositional regime comprises of a coastal plain under marine influence, a flood plain of fluvial regime with an intermixing section of both fluvial and marine influence. The entire area is a pene plained terrain with a gentle slope towards east and southeast. The maximum elevation is about 21 m above mean sea level in the west.

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Soils The major part of the district is covered by black clay and isolated patches of brown clay loam in the area bordering the NE boundary of Karaikal Region are seen. Some patches of Arenacious soils are also found along the coastal line.

3.1.10 Ground water Quality i. Presence of chemical constituents more than permissible limit…TH as CaCO3 and NO3 ii. Type of water……..NaCl, Mg HCO3 and NaHCO3

• Ground water in phreatic aquifers, in general, is colourless, odourless and predominantly alkaline in nature. In more than 50% of the samples, pH value is >8.00. The specific electrical conductance of groundwater in the phreatic zone during May 2006 was in the range of 714 to 3640 micro Siemens at 25° C, in the district. Conductance below 750 has been observed only in select pockets of the district. Saline ground waters (EC>10,000) are observed at southern part of the district. • It is observed that the ground water is suitable for drinking and domestic uses in respect of all the constituents except total hardness and nitrate in about 83% of samples. The hardness as CaCO3 as well as nitrate is observed to be in excess of permissible limits of drinking water standard of BIS, in about 17% of samples. The incidence of high total hardness is attributed to the composition of litho units constituting the aquifers in the district, whereas nitrate pollution is most likely due to the use of fertilizers for agriculture and other improper waste disposal practices. • With regard to irrigation suitability based on specific electrical conductance and Sodium Adsorption Ration (SAR), it is observed that ground water in the phreatic zone may cause high to very high Salinity hazard and medium to very high alkali hazard when used for irrigation. Proper soil management strategies are to be adopted in the major part of the district while using ground water for irrigation. • Water Supply / Resources  At present, the water supply demand has been addressed by bore wells.  For the proposed sanitary complex, the water requirement will be pleased using borewells or under the scope of Town Panchayat

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Table – 4 - Air Quality Monitoring

Locations SPM RSPM Nox SO2 Lead CO mg/m3 mg/m3 mg/m3 mg/m3 mg/m3 mg/m3 Thiruvarur(54.5 km from Tranqubar) 142 63 31.7 22.1 <0.1 2259 Nagapattinam(15.3 km from Tranqubar) 142 61 27.9 19.6 <0.1 1815

Table – 5 - Noise Level Monitoring Average Noise Level in dB Sl.No. Location Date of Sampling Day Time Night Time 1. Thiruvarur(54.5 km from Tranqubar) 03.02.06 59.0 48.0 2. Nagapattinam(15.3 km from Tranqubar) 10.02.06 52.0 40.0

Table – 6 - Water Quality Thiruvarur Bore Needamangalam Vennar River Limits as per well (76.3km) Bypass (82.5km) Sl.No. PARAMETERS (70.1km) from 10500 & IS : from from Tharangambadi 2296 Tharangambadi Tharangambadi 1. pH 7.4 7 7.2 6.5 8.5 Dissolved Oxygen, mg / 2. 7.5 6.8 7.0 6 min l 3. Turbidity, NTU < 5 < 5 < 5 5 max 4. Colour, Hazen units < 5 < 5 < 5 5 max

5. Odour Unobjectionable Unobjectionable Unobjectionable Unobjectionable

6. Taste * Agreeable * Agreeable 7. Fluoride ( as F ), mg / l 0.2 0.2 0.4 1.0 max Cadmium ( as cd ), mg / 8. < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 0.01 max l Chlorides ( as Cl ), mg / 9. 122 733 290 250 max l Hexavalent Chromium 10. < 0.05 < 0.05 < 0.05 0.05 max ( as Cr+6 ), mg / l 11. Cyanide ( as CN ), mg / l < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 0.05 max

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Thiruvarur Bore Needamangalam Vennar River Limits as per well (76.3km) Bypass (82.5km) Sl.No. PARAMETERS (70.1km) from 10500 & IS : from from Tharangambadi 2296 Tharangambadi Tharangambadi Total Dissolved Solids, 12. 396 1278 740 500 max mg / l Total Hardness 13. 192 220 180 300 max ( as CaCO3 ), mg / l Calcium Hardness 14. 38.6 59.5 44.11 75 max ( as ca ), mg / l Magnesium Hardness 15. 14.8 25.5 20.7 30 max ( as Mg ), mg / l 16. Selenium ( as Se ), mg / l < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 0.01 max

Sulphates ( as SO4 ), mg 17. 28.6 60.6 55.7 200 max / l 18. Lead ( as Pb ), mg / l < 0.05 < 0.05 < 0.05 0.05 max 19. Copper ( as Cu ), mg / l < 0.05 < 0.05 < 0.05 0.05 max 20. Arsenic ( as As ), mg / l < 0.05 < 0.05 < 0.05 0.05 max 21. Iron ( as Fe ), mg / l < 0.05 0.2 < 0.05 0.3 max Phenolic Compounds 22. < 0.001 < 0.001 < 0.001 0.001 max ( as C6H5OH ), mg / l 23. Zinc ( as Zn ), mg / l < 0.05 < 0.05 < 0.05 5 max Anionic Detergents 24. < 0.1 < 0.1 < 0.1 0.2 max ( as MBAS ), mg / l

Nitrates ( as NO3 ), mg / 25. < 1 < 1 1 45 max l 26. Barium ( as Ba ), mg / l < 0.05 0.17 0.1 1 max 27. Silver ( as Ag ), mg / l < 0.05 < 0.05 < 0.05 0.05 max 28. Mercury ( as Hg ), mg / l < 0.001 < 0.001 < 0.001 0.001 max Manganese 29. < 0.05 0.44 < 0.05 0.1 max ( as Mn ), mg / l 30. Alkalinity 201 310 405 200 max

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Thiruvarur Bore Needamangalam Vennar River Limits as per well (76.3km) Bypass (82.5km) Sl.No. PARAMETERS (70.1km) from 10500 & IS : from from Tharangambadi 2296 Tharangambadi Tharangambadi

( as CaCO3 ), mg / l Aluminium ( as Al ), mg 31. < 0.03 < 0.03 < 0.03 0.03 max / l 32. Boron ( as B ), mg / l < 0.05 0.11 0.1 1 max Biochemical Oxygen 33. Demand for 5 days at 4 < 2 < 2 2 max 200C, mg / l Microbiological 34. Parameters : a. E Coli / 100 ml Present Absent Present Absent b. Total Coliforms / 100 ml > 1600 Absent > 1600 10 max

3.1.11 Ground Water Development

In Nagapattinam district, the bulk of rural water supply is from ground water by means of dug wells, hand pumps (filter point) and tube wells owned by individuals. The TWAD Board, an apex body for the rural and urban water supply in Tamil Nadu has provided water supply in rural and urban sectors from the ground water sources through the implementation of various schemes with the assistance of Govt. of India and with funds of State Govt.

3.1.12 Ground Water Related Issues And Problems

The hydrogeological environment in the Nagapattinam district has been subjected to pollution considerably. The eastern part of the district being tail end of the canal system, and due to inferior quality of ground water, the agricultural prosperity in the eastern part attained a setback. The agricultural lands are brought under aquaculture use. The mushrooming and unregulated growth of aquaculture may lead to an alarming magnitude of pollution.

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In the eastern part of the district near the coast, a ground water is saline. The fresh water pocket in the sand dune areas are used for drinking purposes. The discharge of untreated wastewaters of aquaculture farms and chemicals used for the growing prawns will also affect the shallow fresh water pockets. Agriculture, which is the mainstay of the populace of the district, forms the chief socio economic base. The environmental hazards may arise in two kinds. (1) Due to the infiltration of irrigation water saturated with chemicals, insecticides, pesticides, fertilizers (2) the water of Cauvery is highly polluted with industrial effluents. The river water is reported to be polluted by the effluents discharged into the river by several textile processing industries in the upstream.

3.1.13 Hydrogeology. 1. Major water bearing formations Lower Miocene deeper aquifers and Pliocene quaternary shallow aquifers 2. Pre monsoon depth to water level (May 2006) 2.0 – 9.45 m bgl 3. Post monsoon depth to water level (Jan’2007) GL 2.641 m bgl 4. Long term water level trend in 10 years (19982007)(m/yr) Annual Rise Min: Nil, Max: 0. 31 Annual fall Min: 0.022, Max: 0. 29

3.1.14 Ecological Resources Tropical dryevergreen forest covers nearly 15 sq.kms of Pt. Calimere Wildlife sanctuary. The forests are mostly of the nature of scrubland that stands on low sand dunes located on the western half of the sanctuary. Manilkarahexandra, locally called Palai is the most important evergreen species of the sanctuary forest. In the sanctuary grasslands the dominant graminoid is Aeluropuslagopoides followed by Sporobulutremulus and Cressacretica. The forest is home to 154 species of medicinal plants like Mucunapruriens, Solanumtrilobatum, Tinosporacordifolia Randiadumatorum and Cissusquadrangularis. A Forest Rest House at Kodiakkarai is available for visitors to the sanctuary.

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3.2 Environmental Profile – Site Specific

3.2.1 Description of Project:

Construction of sanitary complexes for the floating population, placement of gravity entailed deep earth bins for garbage collection (2.5 cubic meters), Placement of energy efficient heritage street lighting, Placement of tourism friendly uniform signages for convenience of the tourists and Placement of street furniture such as litter bins, & benches and improvements to Dansborg Fort for the comforts of travelling tourists in Tharangambadi Town, Nagapattinam District, TamilNadu.

3.2.2 Site Details:

Sl.no Description Yes / No

1. Protected area Yes

2. Archaeological site Yes

3. Forest area No

4. CRZ area Yes

Notes: Protected Area includes wildlife sanctuary, bird sanctuary, or national park; CRZ = Coastal Regulation Zone

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4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES

The assessment for each of the subprojects has been carried out for potential impacts during the following stages of the project planning and implementation:

• Location impacts. Impacts associated with site selection, including impacts on environment and resettlement or livelihood related impacts on communities; • Design impacts. Impacts arising from project design, including the technology used, scale of operations, discharge standards, etc.; • Construction impacts. Impacts resulting from construction activities including site clearance, earthworks, civil works, etc.; and • O&M impacts. Impacts associated with the operation and maintenance of the infrastructure built in the project.

The ADB Rapid Environmental Assessment Checklist for Urban Development was used during preparation of this IEE to screen the subproject for environmental impacts and categorization of the project (Appendix 2).

4.1 Location Impacts 1) Land Acquisition and Resettlement. The proposed subproject locations are within the lands available with the government. There are no impacts envisaged on land acquisition or resettlement due to the proposed subproject components. 2) Site Selection. The locations considered for the subproject are within the areas designated for tourism support infrastructure development as part of developing Tamil Nadu’s conservation, heritage, natural and cultural attractions, and are outside areas demarcated for habitat protection and conservation. The proposed infrastructures will not impact any environmentallysensitive or protected areas rather it will enhance the tourism experience and livelihood of the local people in total. The public, Govt & local bodies are very much keen into taking up these proposed works. The entire town and adjoining areas are under Town Panchayat control who has proposed this project. This proposal suggests areas which are uncovered with the needed basic amenities. Further, there is no possibility of presence of nontitled street vendors and no displacement or shifting of nontitled street vendors would be required in these sites that have been identified for sub

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projects. 3) Priority is to locate construction work camps, stockpile areas, storage areas, and disposal areas near the subproject sites. However, if it is deemed necessary to locate elsewhere, sites to be considered will not promote instability and result in destruction of property, vegetation, irrigation, and drinking water supply systems. Residential areas will not be considered to protect the human environment (i.e., to curb accident risks, health risks due to air and water pollution and dust, and noise, and to prevent social conflicts, shortages of amenities, and crime).

4.2 Design Impacts and Pre-Construction Impacts 1) Impacts arising from the inappropriate designs of proposed facilities would in general include the inadequate collection and conveyance system for solid waste, construction materials sourcing and construction techniques to be adopted, site selection, etc. The results of interventions are unobtrusive and will be integral part of the overall ambience so as to avoid impacts on the livelihood of the site.

A structural design has been worked out in such a manner that exposed steel and concrete structures are avoided. 2) All component designs have been worked out to minimize any impacts on the adjoining properties, and considering the need of the facilities for the floating population. Given that the there is a need for disposal of construction wastes, the contractors will be required to consult with the Project Implementation Unit (PIU), Panchayat offices, and Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board for safe disposal sites. 3) Telephone lines, electric poles and wires, water and drainage lines within the existing rightof way (ROW) may be damaged. To mitigate the adverse impacts due to relocation of the utilities, the Design and Supervision Consultants (DSC) and PIU will: (i) Identify and include locations and operators of these utilities in the detailed design documents to prevent unnecessary disruption of services during construction phase; and

(ii) Require construction contractors to prepare a contingency plan to include actions to be done in case of unintentional interruption of services

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4.3 Construction Impacts

1) The impacts are generic to the construction activities in all subproject locations. All construction activities to be undertaken at the site will be approved by competent authority before start of any such activity in the vicinity of the site so that the history and sanctity as well as the usability of the site by the local people and projected number of tourists are not hampered. Hence, the EMP emphasizes on the construction impacts and necessary mitigation measures to be strictly followed by the contractor and supervised by the DSC. Key impacts during construction, are envisaged on the following aspects: (i) drainage, (ii) slope cutting and slope Stability (iii) water bodies and drainage courses (iv) dust generation, air and noise from construction activities, (v) handling of construction materials at site, (vi) adoption of safety measures during construction; and (vii) community health and safety.

4.4 Operation and Maintenance Impacts

1) The impacts pertaining to waste collection, cleaning of septic tanks and soakpits, maintaining hygienic conditions of the toilet facilities, will be addressed through an assessment of the Operation and Management of the proposed facilities in frequent intervals/regular inspection. Planning of the extent of facilities and infrastructure in line with the Maintenance plan as well as the involvement of the local communities in the management facilities created in the project will address the operation stage impacts.

2) The proposed facilities will greatly improve the environmental quality in and around the destinations, and also enhance the livelihood of the local population. While the enhanced tourist generation due to these improvements may not be significant, the facilities will enhance the site experience of the tourist/pilgrim. The project will facilitate environmental improvements through the provision of training to operators for all sanitation and solid waste facilities provided by the Project, in order to sustain any improvements made.

4.5 Cumulative Impact Assessment

1) The cumulative impact assessment (CIA) examined the interaction between the subproject’s residual effects (i.e., those effects that remain after mitigation measures

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have been applied) and those associated with other past, existing and reasonably foreseeable future projects or activities.

2) Two boundaries, spatial and temporal, were used. Spatial boundary refers to the area immediately surrounding the subproject location; while the temporal area considers the potential cumulative effects associated with subproject construction, and operation and maintenance, and those associated with other past, existing and reasonably foreseeable projects in the vicinity of the subproject. For the subproject, the spatial boundary is the area of the subprojects including existing ROWs. The temporal boundary can be considered as the districts where the subproject sites are located.

3) The subproject’s potential cumulative effects were considered with respect to valued components (VCs), identified in the IEE as air quality, noise, surface water quality, geophysical (hydrogeological), traffic management, socialeconomic and socio community, and human health. The cumulative impacts were assessed in four areas:

• Of any potential residual project effects that may occur incrementally over time;

• Consideration of other known relevant projects or activities within the specified study area boundaries, even if not directly related to the subproject;

• Potential overlapping impacts that may occur due to other developments, even if not directly related to the proposed project; and

• Future developments that is reasonably foreseeable and sufficiently certain to proceed.

4) Air Quality: The air environment of the sub project areas is generally found to be good and is free from industries polluting the atmospheric environment. The ambient air quality in the sub project areas is generally found to be within acceptable standards. Impact on air quality (if any) during construction stage are due to operation of various construction equipments and transport vehicles. Consequently, although emissions of common air contaminants (CAC) and fugitive dust may be elevated in proximity to the active work sites, this impact will be of shortterm and localized to the immediate vicinity of the project site.

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Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions may increase as a result of project activities (i.e., vehicle and equipment operation, concrete production, disposal of excavated material, land filling of residual wastes). Given the subproject’s relatively minor contribution to CAC and GHG emissions during construction, the overall significance rating of both these potential residual effects is considered to be negligible during construction. 5) Noise Quality: Most part of the sub project area is in quite environment. Noise intensive industrial operations are not observed along the project influence area. However ambient noise levels both at day and night times as observed during the year 2006 is in Table 3 which reveals that the noise level is within permissible levels. Noise levels in the immediate proximity of most work sites are expected to increase during construction. The duration of this exposure will be relatively brief. This exposure represents temporary, localized, adverse residual effect of low to moderate significance for affected receptors. While building damage due to ground vibrations is unlikely, there may annoyance to spatially located receptors during construction. Noise levels associated with the subproject operations will be largely imperceptible as civil works will be confined in relatively small sites within the district proper. 6) Since the subproject will be built in existing infrastructures, it will not conflict with existing or planned land use. However, traffic management concerns will occur spatially during construction. Sitespecific mitigation measures will be implemented during construction to address temporary disruptions to land use, limitations on access to roads, sidewalk closures, traffic delays and detours, parking modifications, and increased volumes of construction–related traffic. There should be improved traffic movement along the access routes once construction is completed. During operations of the improved infrastructures and services, added residential developments, commercial and business facilities and increased densities are expected to develop and enhance the subproject area. This can be considered a longterm cumulative benefit of the subproject. (Refer Environmental Management plan for Sub project Specific impacts and their mitigation measures)

7) No adverse residual effects to human health will occur as a result of subproject construction or operation. While exposure to elevated noise levels and fugitive dust and CAC emissions will occur in proximity to subproject work sites during

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construction, due to their short term, localized nature, these effects are expected to be minor and insignificant with no measurable effects on human health. The subproject operations will benefit the general public by contributing to the longterm improvement of tourism in Tamil Nadu and livelihood opportunities to the local people.

4.6 Environment Management Plan

i. The specific measures stated in the EMP will address all adverse environmental impacts due to the subproject. A detailed monitoring plan prepared as part of this IEE will ensure negative environmental impacts during implementation are mitigated. During the Construction stage, the IEE/EMP will be further updated and standalone EMPs will be prepared. EMPs will be appended to the respective contract documents to enable integration of environmental provisions in the contract.

ii. The project subcomponents proposed has been classified as Category B, as it is likely to have minimal or no adverse environmental impacts and therefore does not require conducting EIA or IEE. However, an Environmental Management Plan for the interventions is prepared as described in Chapter 5.

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5.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

5.1 Institutional Arrangements

1. The Government of Tamil Nadu through Department of Tourism and Culture (DOT&C), is the Executing Agency (EA). The EA (i) assumes overall responsibility for the execution of the Project and reporting; (ii) engage adequate permanent or fixed term staff to implement the Project; (iii) setup a statelevel project management unit (PMU) and project implementation units (PIU); (iv) provide overall strategic guidance on technical supervision and project execution; and (v) ensure overall compliance with the loan covenants.

2. The implementing agency (IA) is the Tamil Nadu Department of Tourism (DoT). The IA’s responsibilities include (i) project planning and budgeting; (ii) daytoday assistance, supervision and guidance for the project implementation units and their consultants; (iii) review subprojects for due diligence requirements and approve subproject proposals; (iv) bidding, evaluation and contract award; (v) managing and disbursing funds; (vi) review compliance with loan covenants, contract specifications, work plans and quality control; and (vii) consolidate and submit progress reports, finance and accounting / audit reports, and matters requiring higherlevel decision to statelevel empowered committee (SLEC) and ADB.

5.2 Program Management

1) State Level steering committee chaired by Minister of Tourism and Chief Secretary 2) State Level Empowered Committees. An SLEC has been established in Tamil Nadu, chaired by state Chief Secretary, with Principal Secretary/Secretary of the Department of Tourism as member secretary and comprised of secretaries from relevant line departments. The SLEC have been empowered to take all decisions on behalf of the State and will (i) act as a policy making body, (ii) provide overall advice and guidance to the State’s executing agency and PMU, and (iii) accord all approvals under the Project. 3) Project Management unit. DoT has established a PMU, headed by a fulltime Program Director (PD), and consisting of personnel drawn from relevant line Departments and market. The PMU is the nodal agency for overall management of all program activities and will be responsible for: (i) project planning and budgeting; (ii) providing daytoday

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assistance, supervision and guidance for the PIUs and their consultants; (iii) reviewing subprojects to satisfy ADB’s due diligence requirements and approving subproject proposals submitted by PIU and line departments; (iv) bidding, evaluation and contract award; (v) managing and disbursing funds; (vi) reviewing compliance with loan covenants, contract specifications, work plans and quality control; (vii) consolidating and submitting progress reports, finance and accounting/audit reports, and matters requiring higherlevel decision, to the SLEC and ADB. The PMU will be supported by a team of consultants.

4) State Level steering committee chaired by Minister of Tourism and Chief Secretary The members of the Tamil Nadu SLEC will be: Chief Secretary, (chair); Principal Secretary/Secretary, Tourism and Culture; Secretary, Department of Finance; Secretary, Planning and Special Initiatives; Secretary, Public Works Department; Secretary, Highways and Minor Ports; Secretary Forests and Environment; Secretary, Housing and Urban Development; Secretary, Municipal Administration, Water and Sanitation; Secretary, Rural Development; Secretary Power; Secretary, Revenue Department; Secretary, Department of Health and family Welfare; Secretary, Agriculture; Secretary, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE), Commissioner, Department of Archaeology; Secretary, Department of Transport; and Commissioner, Department of Tourism.

5) Project Implementation Unit. The IA will have PIUs for the implementation and monitoring of subprojects, comprising of personnel drawn from relevant line Departments and outside of Government (market) and each headed by a Project Manager. The PIUs will be responsible for: (i) prioritizing and preparing subproject proposals; (ii) providing dayto day assistance, supervision and guidance to the design and supervision consultants; (iii) conducting detailed assessments and surveys including public consultation and input from stakeholders; (iv) preparing detailed designs, specifications, schedule of quantity, bidding documents, and related documentation; (v) implementing civil works and related activities; (vi) reporting to PMU; (vii) preparing regular progress reports for the SLEC, the executing agency and ADB through PMU; and (viii) supervising construction, conducting quality control, approving progress payments to contractors; and (ix) maintaining records and accounts on an uptodate basis and making these available to ADB, its missions, or auditors for inspection.

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6) Project Management Consultants. The Project Management Consultants (PMC) will be engaged to provide support to the PMU in overall planning, risk management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of projects under the Investment Program. The PMC will also assist the PMU and PIUs in meeting the relevant requirements of ADB, Government of Tamil Nadu, and Government of India for project implementation. The PMC will report to and work under the overall guidance of the PMU. The scope of services of the PMCs will include but not necessarily be limited to: (i) planning, reporting, and communication; (ii) establishment of procedures and systems; (iii) review and preparation of plans, manuals and reports; (iv) overall Investment Program management, monitoring and implementation of PPMS; and (v) social, environmental, archaeological, occupational health and safety, community participation and gender action compliance monitoring.

7) Design and Supervision Consultants. The DSCs will be engaged to provide all necessary support to and coordination with the EA, IAs, PMU and any other consultants engaged by the authorities to achieve the desired outcomes of the Investment Program. The DSCs will report to and work under the overall guidance of the PIUs. The scope of services of the DSCs will include but not necessarily be limited to: (i) surveys, verification of feasibility studies and base maps; (ii) project planning and management support to the PIU; (iii) finalization of design criteria, preparation of manuals, guidelines and systems; (iv) preparation of detailed design and bid documents; (v) construction management and contract administration; (vi) environmental, social, archaeological, cultural heritage, community participation and gender action compliance monitoring; and (vii) capacity building of the service providers for operational sustainability.

The Implementation Strategy have been prepared with reference to available data and however it would be revised depending on the contractors work programme and also since the volume and nature of balance project work under Tranche 1 and the new projects to be identified under Tranche 2 is unknown and have not been finalized, the above mentioned schedule is tentative and shall be revised at the later stage based on the award of contract or commencement of work.

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5.2.1 Safeguards Management 1) An Environmental Staff is to be deputized to the PMU, and responsible for implementations of the environmental safeguard provisions.

2) Within the PMC team, a Safeguards Specialist provides overall direction for management of environmental and social issues, and provides technical support to the PMU including implementation of the environmental requirements, according to ADB requirements, and assists in monitoring impacts and mitigation measures associated with subprojects. The responsibilities of t he PMC Safeguards Specialist – Environment include but not limited to:

• Review the updated IEE prepared by the DSCs for Project 2 after the detailed designs, and guide the DSCs/PIUs to address observations from ADB on the IEEs/EMPs; • Ensure that the project design and specification adequately reflect the IEEs/EMP; • support PMU in ensuring conformance to the ADB Safeguards Policy Statement (SPS) 2009 on environmental safeguards and the provisions of the EARF; • Prepare IEEs and other safeguards reports for subsequent projects under the Investment Program; • Assist PMU in establishing grievance redress mechanism under the Investment Program; • Guide and monitor DSC safeguard specialists works on environmental safeguards; • Based on the project requirements, carry out site visits along with the PMU to address issues if any, with respect to EMP implementation; • Carry out capacity building of the PMU/PIU environmental safeguards personnel; • Assist PMU in review of the monthly monitoring reports from PIU of EMP Implementation, and in preparation and submission of semiannual monitoring Reports to ADB; • Coordinate in obtaining of requisite clearances, permits, and approvals for the project;

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• Monitor construction activities to ensure in compliance with the IEE/EMP and Advise DSCs/PIUs for compliance with statutory requirements; • Review and approve the Contractor’s Implementation Plan for the environmental measures as per IEE/EMP; • Establish dialogue with affected communities and ensure that the environmental concerns and suggestions are incorporated and implemented in the project; • Review environmental performance of the project through an assessment of the periodic environmental monitoring reports submitted by the DSC, and initiate necessary followup actions; • Provide support and assistance to government agencies and ADB to supervise the implementation of the IEE/EMP during the construction as well as operation stage of the project; • Assist the PMU/PIUs in disclosure of the safeguards documents in accordance with the EARF requirements • Ensure IEEs/EMPs are reviewed and approved by ADB prior to contract award.

3) The Environmental Specialist of the DSC team will: • Assist in preparing and update subproject IEEs in respect to environmental management plans (EMPs) in compliance with the ADB Safeguard Policy Statement, national and statelevel environmental policies, rules, and regulations; • Interact on a regular basis with the sector specialists of the DSC and integrate environmentally sound practices into the detailed design of project components. Include mitigation measures in designs where appropriate, and to specify other measures in construction contracts; • Assist the PIU in monitoring impacts and mitigation measures associated with subprojects in accordance with the IEEs, EMPs, and/or environmental mitigation action plan as well as any other environmental issues and take corrective actions where needed; • Assist in the review and approval of site specific environmental enhancement /mitigation designs worked out by the Contractor to ensure compliance with the IEE and EMP; • Assist the PIU in preparing monthly and annual environmental compliance

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reports for all works in accordance with the EMP for each of the subprojects and the overall Project; • Develop, organise and deliver environmental training programs and workshops for the staff of the PIU and Contractors and in accordance to the Capacity Building Program as specified in the IEE. Provide training to the PIU for environmental management and monitoring during construction and operation; • Advise PMU/PIU for compliance with statutory clearances; • Develop good practice construction guidelines to assist the contractors in implementing the provisions of IEE; • Work with local NGOs to conduct environmental awareness events which highlight conservation and benefits of ecotourism principles; and • Assist Environmental Specialist of the PMU to prepare good practice dissemination notes based on the experience gained from site supervision. 4) Contractors will be required by their contracts to implement all specified mitigation, monitoring, and reporting assigned to contractors as presented in subproject IEE. Environmental monitoring will be undertaken by the PMU supported by the PMC Environmental Specialist.

5) The project includes upfront and ongoing supervision and training assistance for environmental monitoring reporting in project management structures. The effective implementation of the measures proposed will be ensured through the building up of capacity towards environmental management within the PMU supplemented with the technical expertise of a Safeguards Specialist as part of the DSC Consultants.

5.3 Environmental Management Plan

As per the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Environmental Assessment Guidelines, the subproject components have been categorized as ‘B’ and an IEE carried out. Towards addressal of the construction impacts, this Environmental management plan (EMP) outlining the specific environmental measures to be adhered to during implementation of the subproject has been prepared. This will enable integration of environmental provisions / management measures in the Contract Document.

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Table – 7 – Environmental Management Plan

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Pre-Construction Stage

All clearance required for Environmental aspects during construction shall be ULB / PIU / Concerned 1 Clearances ensured and made available before start of work. Departments & agency / contractor

2 Tree Cutting • No trees will be felled for establishing these facilities. Trees will be saved by Contractor / PIU changing the infrastructure component. Adequate protection to the trees to will be ensured by providing tree guards (e.g. masonry tree guards, l ow level RCC tree guards and c ircular iron tree guard with bars) as required. • Compensatory plantation by way of re plantation of at least thrice the number of trees cut should be carried out in the project area.

3 Utility i) Identify the common utilities to be affected such as: telephone cables, electric PIU / Concerned Relocation cables, electric poles, water pipelines, public water taps, etc ii) Affected departments/DSC utilities shall be relocated with prior approval of the concerned agencies before construction starts.

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4 Baseline Prior to commencement of construction activities, environmental monitoring will be Contractor / PIU / DSC Data generation conducted through an approved agency towards generating baseline parameters. Further, adequate measures shall be implemented as per EMP to check the Baseline parameters of Air, Water, soil and Noise pollution. Base line parameters shall be monitored and recorded and ensured conformance intermittently as per the monitoring plan till the completion of the project.

5 Planning i) If necessitated during project construction phase, temporary diversion will be Contractor / PIU / DSC of provided with the approval of the engineer. Detailed traffic control plans will be temporary prepared and submitted to the engineers for approval, one week prior to Traffic commencement of works. arrangement ii) The traffic control plans shall contain details of temporary diversion, details of arrangements for construction under traffic, details of traffic arrangement after cessation of work each day, sign boards, safety measures for transport of hazardous materials and arrangement of flagmen.

6 Disposal of Waste water generated if any will be contained, desilted, treated and disposed in Contractor/ PIU/DSC treated Waste sewerage lines. Alternatively, the waste water will be sprinkled for dust

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7 Storage of The contractor shall identify the site for temporary use of land for Contractor / PIU/DSC materials construction sites /storage of construction materials, etc.

Construction Stage

1.1 Shifting of Ensure community consensus and minimum impact to common utilities like Concerned departments common telephone cable, electric cables, electric poles, water taps and etc., Proper clearance is and PIU utilities to be obtained from the concerned authorities before commencement of works.

1.2 Compensatory Attempts will be made by altering the locations of these facilities so that the issue of Contractor / PIU plantation of tree felling does not arise. If inevitable, trees will be felled with prior permission and trees compensatory plantation will be carried out as per the directives of the Forest department.

1.3 Disposal of The contractor shall identify the sites for debris disposal prior to start of the Prospective Construction earthworks; taking into account the following: Contractor / PIU / DSC debris and (a) The dumping does not impact natural drainage courses excavated (b) no endangered / rare flora is impacted by such dumping

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Activity / Responsible Sl.no Potential Mitigation Measures agencies Impacts materials. (c) Settlement area located at least 1.0 km away from the site. (d) Should be located in non residential areas located in the downwind side (e) located at least 100m from the designated forest land. (f) Avoid disposal on productive land. (g) Should be located with the consensus of the local community, in consultation with the engineer and shall be approved by the highways department Minimize the construction debris by balancing the cut and fill requirements.

(Preferably reused as filling or spread material and covered with a productive layer of soil)

1.4 Planning for Before taking up of construction activity, a Traffic Control Plan shall be prepared if Contractor/ PIU/DSC temporary necessary and implemented to the satisfaction of the Engineer traffic Construction shall be taken in a phased manner. Temporary diversion will be diversions provided with the approval of the engineer. The arrangement for the temporary diversion of the road shall ensure to minimize

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Activity / Responsible Sl.no Potential Mitigation Measures agencies Impacts the environmental impacts, like loss of vegetation, productive lands etc., prior to the finalization of diversion and detours. Special consideration will be given to the preparation of the traffic control plan for safety of pedestrians and workers at night. The contractor will ensure that the diversion / detour is always maintained in running condition, particularly during the monsoon to avoid disruption to traffic flow. He shall inform local community of changes to traffic routes, conditions and pedestrians access arrangements. This plan will be periodically reviewed with respect to site conditions. The temporary traffic detour will be kept free of dust by frequent application of water.

1.5 Protection of The top productive soil to be scooped out is protected and reused over a piece of land Contractor top soil for enhancing productivity.

1.6 Potential risk Adequate precautions should be taken while laying the sewer lines to avoid the contractor/PIU/DSC of cross possibility of cross connection with water supply lines. connection

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1.7 Flooding in Low lying areas in the project site can get flooded during monsoon period; to prevent Contractor/ PIU/DSC the low lying the situation proper drainage arrangements has to be planned and implemented areas

1.8 Temporary Proper drainage arrangements to be made, to avoid the overflowing of existing drains Contractor / PIU/DSC flooding due to due to excavation during the laying of sewer mains/pipe lines. excavation.

1.9 Temporary i) Establish coordination with the concerned department to avoid or minimize the water supply interruption of regular supply of drinking water to the residents. Contractor/ PIU interruptions ii) Proper alternative arrangements to be planned when interruption of drinking water supply to the nearby residents.

1.10 Use of modern Using of modern machinery such as JCBs, Backhoes etc, shall be used to minimize Contractor machinery the construction period; it will also reduce the construction impacts to the nearby residents.

1.11 Traffic i) Temporary traffic arrangements to be planned during construction. This plan shall be Contractor/ PIU/DSC diversion periodically reviewed with respect to site condition and concerned departments.

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1.12 Prevention of Prevention o f accidents involving humanbeings, animals or vehicles falling or Contractor/ PIU/DSC accidents accidents due to open trenches during construction period. This needs to be ensured with proper barricading, signage boards and lighting etc.

1.13 Barricading The construction site should be barricaded at all time till its completion with adequate Contractor/DSC/PIU site marking, flags, reflectors etc. for safety of general traffic movement and pedestrians.

1.14 Dust i) All earth work will be protected in the manner acceptable to the engineer to Contractor/ PIU/DSC Pollution near minimize generation of dust. Area under construction shall be intermittently settlements sprinkled with water towards dust suppression. ii) Construction material shall be kept covered or stored in such a manner so as to avoid being airborne because of the wind flow. iii) Trucks carrying construction material to be adequately covered to avoid the dust pollution and to avoid the material spillage.

1.15 Protection of i) Noisy construction operations in residential and sensitive areas shall be carried out Contractor /DSC/ PIU Residential / only between 6.00 am and 6.00 pm. sensitive ii) Preventive maintenance of construction equipment and vehicles are to be carried

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Activity / Responsible Sl.no Potential Mitigation Measures agencies Impacts receptors. out to meet emission standards and to keep them with low noise. iii) Provision of generators and concrete mixers with acoustic enclosures are to be made at site. iv) Sound barriers in inhabited areas shall be installed during the construction phase. v) Adequate barricading / other measures to protect dust pollution near sensitive receptors like schools and hospital to be ensured.

1.16 Vehicular i) Idling of temporary trucks or other equipment should not be permitted during Contractor /DSC/PIU Noise periods of loading / unloading or when they are not in active use. This shall be pollution at ensured especially near residential / commercial / sensitive areas. residential / ii) Stationary construction equipment will be kept at least 500m away from sensitive sensitive receptors. receptors. iii) All possible and practical measures to control noise emissions during drilling shall be employed. The project manager may direct to take adequate controls measures depending on site conditions.

1.17 Noise from iv) Servicing of all construction vehicles and machinery will be carried out regularly Contractor / DSC/PIU and during routine servicing operations, the effectiveness of exhaust silencers will

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Activity / Responsible Sl.no Potential Mitigation Measures agencies Impacts vehicles, be checked and if found defective will be replaced. plants and v) Maintenance of vehicles, equipment and machinery shall be regular and up to equipment the satisfaction of the Engineer to keep noise levels at the minimum as per the PCB norms.

1.18 Storage of Site for storage of construction materials to be identified, without obstructing the traffic Contractor/PIU/DSC construction and other common utilities. materials

1.19 Labour Adequate potable water facilities, sanitation and drainage , in conformity with the facilities Indian labour laws shall be ensured. Contractor / PIU/DSC The contractor shall also guarantee the following: i) The construction of temporary toilets to labours will commence only upon the written approval of the Engineer. ii) The Contractor shall make arrangements towards potable water is available for drinking, cooking and washing. iii) Supply of sufficient quantity of potable water as per BIS in every workplace site at

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Activity / Responsible Sl.no Potential Mitigation Measures agencies Impacts suitable and easily accessible places and regular maintenance of such facilities. iv) The sewer lines for the sanitary complex shall be designed, built and operated in such a fashion that no health hazards occurs and no pollution to the air, ground water or adjacent water courses take place; ensure adequate water supply to all toilets and urinals.

1.20 Waste i) The contractor shall provide garbage bins in the work site and ensure that Contractor/DSC/PIU Disposal these are regularly emptied and disposed off in a hygienic manner as per the Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan approved by the Engineer.

1.21 Pollution from i) The contractor shall ensure that all construction vehicle parking location, Contractor/DSC/PIU fuel and fuel / lubricants storage sites; vehicle, machinery and equipment maintenance and lubricants refuelling sites shall be located away from rivers, irrigation canal/ponds and water bodies. ii) Contractor shall ensure that all vehicle / machinery and equipment operation, maintenance and refuelling will be carried out in such a fashion that spillage of fuels and lubricants does not contaminate the ground. iii) Contractor shall arrange for collection, storing and disposal of oily wastes to the

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Activity / Responsible Sl.no Potential Mitigation Measures agencies Impacts pre identified disposal sites (list to be submitted to Engineer) and approved by the Engineer. All spill and collected petroleum products will be disposed off in accordance with MoEF and state PCB guidelines. iv) Engineer will certify that all arrangements comply with the guidelines of PCB/ MoEF or any other relevant laws.

1.22 Pollution from The Contractor shall take all precautionary measures to prevent the wastewater Contractor / DSC/PIU Construction generated during construction from entering into streams, water bodies or the irrigation system. All waste arising from the project is to be disposed off in the Wastes manner that is acceptable by the engineer. The engineer shall certify that all liquid wastes disposed off from the sites meet the discharge standard.

1.23 Risk from The contractor shall take all required precautions to prevent danger from Electrical electrical equipment and ensure that Contractor/DSC/PIU Equipment(s) i) No material will be so stacked or placed as to cause danger or inconvenience to any person or the public. ii) All necessary fencing and lights will be provided to protect the public in

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Activity / Responsible Sl.no Potential Mitigation Measures agencies Impacts construction zones. All machines to be used in the construction will conform to the relevant Indian Standards (BIS) codes, will be free from patent defect, will be kept in good working order, will be regularly inspected and properly maintained as per BIS provision and to the satisfaction of the Engineer.

1.24 Safety i) Adequate precautions shall be taken to prevent the accidents and from the aspects machineries. All machines used shall conform to the relevant Indian standards Contractor/DSC/PIU Code and shall be regularly monitored by the Project Manager. ii) Where loose soil is met with, shoring and strutting as per standard shall be provided to avoid collapse of soil. iii) Protective footwear and protective goggles shall be provided to all workers employed on mixing of materials like cement, concrete etc. iii) Welder’s protective eyeshields shall be provided to workers who are engaged in welding works. iv) Earplugs shall be provided to workers exposed to loud noise and workers working in crushing, compaction, or concrete mixing operation. v) The contractor shall supply all necessary safety appliances such as safety goggles,

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Activity / Responsible Sl.no Potential Mitigation Measures agencies Impacts helmets, safety belts, ear plugs, mask etc to workers and staff. The contractor shall comply with all the precautions as required for ensuring the safety of the workmen as per the International Labour Organization(ILO) Convention No. 62 as far as those are applicable to this contract. The contractor will make sure that during the construction work all relevant provisions of the Factories Act, 1948 and the Building and other Construction Workers (regulation of Employment and Conditions of Services) Act, 1996 are adhered to. The contractor shall not employ any person below the age of 14 years for any work and no woman will be employed on the work of painting with products containing lead in any form.

1.25 First Aid The contractor shall arrange for: Contractor/DSC/PIU i) A readily available first aid unit including an adequate supply of sterilized dressing materials and appliances as per the Factories Rules in every work zone ii) Availability of suitable transport at all times to take injured or sick person(s) to the nearest hospital for treatment.

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1.26 Chance found The contractor will take reasonable precaution to prevent his workmen or any Contractor/DSC/PIU Flora and other persons from removing and damaging any flora (plant/vegetation) and fauna (animal) including fishing in any water body and hunting of any animal. Fauna If any, upon discovery thereof acquaint the Engineer and carry out the Engineer's instructions for dealing with the same. The Engineer will report to the nearest forest office (range office or divisional office) and will take appropriate steps/ measures, if required in consultation with the forest officials.

1.27 Environmental The PMU/PIU with the help of DSC shall undertake seasonal monitoring of air, PMU/PIU/DSC Monitoring water, noise and soil quality through an approved professional environmental monitoring agency. The parameter to be monitored, frequency and duration of monitoring plan shall be accordingly decided as per the norms of PCB.

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5.4 Environmental Monitoring Plan

Environmental monitoring will be done during construction at three levels; namely monitoring development of project performance indicators by the DSC Environmental Specialist, monitoring (by DSC and PMC) over the implementation of mitigation measures done by the Contractor and overall regulatory monitoring of the environmental issues by the PMU Environmental Specialist. The proposed monitoring of all relevant environmental parameters, with a description of the sampling stations, frequency of monitoring, applicable standards and responsible agencies are presented. The environmental monitoring plan for the project is presented in Table 8.

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Table 8: Environmental Monitoring Plan Project Attribute Parameter Special Guidance Standards Frequency Duration Location Implementation Stage Air Three Use method specified by Along the Construction (prevention seasons CPCB for analysis. road SO2, NOx, and Control per year Environmental 24 hours Air PM10, of Not Applicable monitoring shall be Three Sampling PM2.5, CO Pollution) Along the Operation1 conducted by NABL seasons for Rules, road aggregated laboratory. one year CPCB, 2009 Equivalent noise levels Three Along the Construction using an integrated seasons road noise level meter kept at per year Leq in Noise levels a distance of 15 from MoEF dB(A) of Noise on dB (A) edge of pavement Noise day time Not Applicable Three scale Equivalent noise levels Rules, 2000 and night Along the Operation seasons for using an integrated time road one year noise level meter kept at a distance of 15 from

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Project Attribute Parameter Special Guidance Standards Frequency Duration Location Implementation Stage edge of pavement. Environmental monitoring shall be conducted by NABL aggregated laboratory. All essential characteristi Grab sample collected cs and some from source and of desirable Indian Analyse as per Standard characteristi Standards Methods for In the cs as for Three Contractor under Examination of Water Grab periphery Water Construction decided by Inland seasons the supervision of and Wastewater. Sampling of sanitary the Surface per year the Engineer Environmental complex Environmen Waters (IS: monitoring shall be tal 2296, 1982 conducted by NABL Specialist of aggregated laboratory. the SC and PIU

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Project Attribute Parameter Special Guidance Standards Frequency Duration Location Implementation Stage Threshold Sample of soil collected for each to acidified and contaminant analysed using set by IRIS Monitoring In the absorption database of Contractor under of Pb, SAR Once in a Grab periphery Soil Construction Spectrophotometer. USEPA the supervision of and Oil & year Sampling of sanitary Environmental until the Engineer Grease complex monitoring shall be national conducted by NABL standards aggregated laboratory. are promulgated

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Apart from the above mentioned monitoring requirements, any major accidents /spillage during bulk transport of hazardous materials. Depending on the type of spillages / accidents the parameters to be monitored will be decided by the engineer and should be carried out by the contractor through approved monitoring agencies and supervised by the Implementing agency at their own cost. Formats for reporting: Formats for reporting / monitoring the progress / parameters achieved will be finalized in consultation with the successful bidder. However, the suggested monitoring report format is in Appendix 4 Environmental Compliance Report:  The contractor should deploy Environmental and Social Safeguard (ESS) Manager to have uninterrupted communication with the DSC’s Environmental specialist.  The contractor shall submit a monthly progress report as per the reporting format approved by the engineer, on the status of the implementation of the EMP, and get it duly approved by the engineer for its compliance and for proceeding with the work.  The monthly report should necessarily address the EMP clauses vs. the status of the compliances, deviations if any future course of actions with photographic evidences. 5.5 Capacity Building

5.5.1 Target Audience

The Environmental Specialist of the DSC will provide the basic training required for environmental awareness followed by specific aspects of infrastructure improvement projects along with Environmental implications for projects located within / in the vicinity of natural and cultural heritage sites. Specific modules customized for the available skill set will be devised after assessing the capabilities of the members of the Training Programme and the requirements of the project. The entire training would cover basic principles of environmental assessment and management; mitigation plans and programmes, implementation techniques, monitoring methods and tools. The proposed training program along with the frequency of sessions is presented in Table 9

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Table 9: Training Modules for Environmental Management

Form of Duration / Training Conducting Programme Description Participants Training Location Agency A. Pre-Construction Stage Introduction to Environment: Basic Tourism / Forest / Roads / Concept of Environmental Culture Department Regulations, Guidelines, EIA Sensitization Officials, Project Director Lectures cum ½ Working Environmental notification, process and methodology interaction & Workshop (PD) and Environmental Workshop Day Specialist of the DSC for IEE, EMPs and their use and Specialist (ES) of the Statutory requirements as per PMU/PIU & PMC Government of India and ADB. Session I Introduction to Environment: Basic Concept of Environment Safeguards Regulations and Statutory PMU/PIU (including the requirements as per Govt. of India and ES), PMC and Engineering 1 Working Safeguards Specialist Module I Lecture ADB guidelines on cultural resources, staff of the implementing Day of the DSC Environmental considerations in Agencies planning, design and implementing projects.

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Environmental components impacted in constructions and operation stages Activities causing pollution during Construction and Operation stages Environmental Management PMU/PIU/PMC (including ¼ Working Safeguards Specialist Module II Environmental Provisions the ES) and Engineering Workshop Day of the DSC. Implementation Arrangements staff of Tourism Dept. Methodology of Assessment Good Engineering Practices to be integrated into Contract Documents.

Implementation of EMPs:

Basic features of an EMP, Planning, Safeguards Specialist designing and execution of Lecture / of the PMC with environmental mitigation and PMU/PIU (including the Interactive 2 Working support from the Module III enhancement measures, monitoring ES) Engineering staff of sessions and Days conservation and evaluation of environmental Tourism Dept. site visits specialist of the conditions – during construction and PMC. operation

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Improved co-ordination with other Departments: Statutory permissions – PMU/PIU (including the Lecture / 1 Working Safeguards Specialist Module IV Procedural requirements cooperation ES) Engineering staff of Interactive Day of the DSC. and co ordination with other Tourism Dept. & PMC sessions Departments. Environmental principles of eco Lecture / Local community groups, ½ Working Institutes as the Wild Module V tourism and training and awareness Interactive NGOs Day Life Institute of India building sessions B. Construction Stage Session II Role during Construction Roles and

Responsibilities of Officials / Engineers and Staff of Line Lecture / Contractors / Consultants towards Departments of the Govt. of ½ Working Safeguards Specialist Module VI Interactive protection of Environment Tamil Nadu and PMU/PIU Day of the DSC sessions Implementation Arrangements (including the ES) Monitoring Mechanisms

Session III Identification of birds species in Pong Staff of Forest Site visits, Institutes as 57 working Module VI Wetland, habits of species, biology, Department, Youth in the Interactive the Wild Life days ecology of important species, basic villages, periphery of the sessions Institute of India

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knowledge of reptiles of amphibians Wetland, and other NGOs and fauna in the District. identification of plants, including medicinal plants orientation on wetland ecology, monitoring methods, use of instruments as binoculars, digital camera, GPS, etc. Skill up gradation on ecotourism and Tourism Department, nature guides dealing with tourists Youth in the villages, Site visits, 57 Working and Institutes as the Module VII interpretational skills, micro planning, periphery and other NGOs Interactive Days Wild Life Institute of natural resources, management of self in the District sessions India. help groups, etc. Monitoring Environmental Performance during Construction: Air, Water, Soil and Noise, tree survival Monitoring requirement and Lectures, Safeguards Specialist PIU/ PMC/NGOs and techniques, Evaluation and Review of Workshop and 4 – 5 Working of the DSC – During Module VIII community representatives results, Performance indicators and site visits Days initial stage of

their applicability, possible corrective Construction actions, reporting requirements and

mechanisms

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5.5.2 Environmental Awareness Building

• Distribution of Pamphlets, Posters, Brochures etc., Building an Environmental Awareness by elaborating the Do’s and Don’ts in the form of Posters, Pamphlets etc sub project specific in selected locations. For example sub project wise do’s and don’ts is as follows

Sanitary Complex S. No Do’s Don’ts 1. Periodical Cleaning should be done Improper Cleaning to be avoided Periodical cleaning of septic tank to be 2. Septic Tank should not be kept open done without any spillage or leakage Sufficient Water supply to be ensured No plastic waste and other wastes to 3. for flushing and floor cleaning be dumped into the water closet Emergency Contact Numbers to be No driving or parking over any part 4. displayed nearby (Hospital, red cross, of the septic system. Child welfare etc) Proper flushing of Water Closets to be 5. ensured

Appropriate Cleaning materials to be 6. used for cleaning

Deep Earth Bins S. No Do’s Don’ts Periodical Empting / Maintenance It should not be placed in the traffic 1. should be done before spillage zone Bins should be placed along the road It should not be placed in the 2. side such that no disturbance for vehicle’s traffic zone public to be ensured Bins to be covered properly to avoid Placement of bins at the road’s 3. bad odour into the environment junction points to be avoided

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5.6 Environmental Budget

As part of good engineering practices in the project, there have been several measures as erosion prevention, rehabilitation of borrow areas, safety, signage, provision of temporary drains, etc., the costs for which will be included in the design costs of specific subprojects. Therefore, these items of costs have not been included in the IEE budget. Only those items not covered under budgets for construction and RP are costed in the IEE budget. The IEE costs include mitigation, monitoring and capacity building costs.

Table: 10 Environmental Budgets

Item Quantity Unit Cost (US $) Sub-total Cost (US $) Source of Funds Environmental

Monitoring

(a) Design stage to establish baseline $2,000 (Per Lump sum component) $7000 DSC cost environmental data

$5,000 (Per (b) Construction Construction component) phase contractor’s costs

Implementing (c) O&M Agencies cost

(d) Capacity Building $25,000 $25,000 PMC/DSC cost Expenses

5.7 Environmental Monitoring and Reporting

1) The PMU will monitor and measure the progress of EMP implementation. The monitoring activities will be corresponding with the project’s risks and impacts and will be identified in the EIAs/IEEs for the subprojects. In addition to recording information of the work, deviation of work components from original scope, the PMU and PIU will undertake site inspections and document review to verify compliance with the EMP and progress toward the final outcome.

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2) 3) DSC will submit monthly monitoring and implementation reports to PIU, who will take followup actions, if necessary. PIU will submit the quarterly monitoring and implementation reports to PMU who will then submit to the PD. The PMU will submit semiannual monitoring reports to ADB. The suggested monitoring report format is in Appendix 4. Project budgets will reflect the costs of monitoring and reporting requirements. For subprojects likely to have significant adverse environmental impacts during operation, reporting will continue at the minimum on an annual basis. Monitoring reports will be posted in a location accessible to the public.

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6.0 PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND INFORMATION DISCLOSURE

6.1 Process for Consultation followed

Along with town panchayat officials, discussions/consultations were held with the local people, shop owners, AutoRickshaw owners, residents, tourist on the pros and cons of the subprojects implementation on July 2014 and their views have been integrated in the EMP.

6.2 Plan for Continued Public Participation

1) To ensure continued public participation, provisions to ensure regular and continued stakeholder participation, at all stages during the project design and implementation is proposed. A grievance redressal cell will be set up within the PIU to register grievances of the people regarding technical, social and environmental aspects. This participatory process will ensure that all views of the people are adequately reviewed and suitably incorporated in the design and implementation process. Further, to ensure an effective disclosure of the project proposals to the stakeholders and the communities in the vicinity of the subproject locations, an extensive project awareness campaigns will be carried out.

2) The implementing agency will submit to ADB the following documents for disclosure on ADB’s website: (i) the final IEE; (ii) a new or updated IEE and corrective action plan prepared during project implementation, if any; and (iii) the environmental monitoring reports.

3) For the benefit of the community the Summary IEE will be translated in the local language (Tamil) and made available at: (i) Office of the PMU; and, (ii) Office of the District Collectors at the Nagapattinam district. These copies will be made available free of cost to any person seeking information on the same. Hard copies of the IEE will be available in the PMU/PIU as well as the district library at Nagapattinam, and accessible to citizens as a means to disclose the document and at the same time creating wider public awareness. On demand, the person seeking information can obtain a hard copy of the complete IEE document at the cost of photocopy from the office of the PMU/PIU, on a written request and payment for the same to the Project Director. Electronic version of the IEE will be placed in

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the official website of the Tourism Department and the website of ADB after approval of the documents by Government and ADB. The PMU will issue notification on the disclosure mechanism in local newspapers, ahead of the initiation of implementation of the project, providing information on the project, as well as the start dates, etc. The notice will be issued by the PMU in local newspapers one month ahead of the implementation works. This will create awareness of the project implementation among the public. Posters designed to mass campaign the basic tenets of the IEE will be distributed to libraries in different localities that will be generating mass awareness.

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Table 11 - Consultations with Local Community

Sl. No. Place Name of the Participants Existing conditions and Findings from Participants Photographs 1 Ichuladi street 1. Sivakmar ,JA, (944579648); • The site is located in the residential area. 2. Mariappan, Kumar(Resident) • Power and water supply does exist. • The sanitary complex will be utilized by the local populace (about 200 people) as well as floating populace.

2 New bus stand 3. Mrs.Dhanalaxmi(Housewife) • The site is located in the bus stand area where sanitary complex facility is highly required • Power and water supply does exist. • The sanitary complex will be utilized by the vendors and travellers.

3 Erukattan 4. Mrs.Amina(Housewife) • The site is located in the residential area. cherry 5. Mr.murukayan(Localite) • Power and water supply does exist. • Borewell need to be dug as source of water.

• The site is being used as timber depot.

• Developing the sanitary complex will be beneficial to local people as well as floating populace.

• Further, discussion held with the Town Panchayat staff. The sites have been selected in populated areas where toilet facility is being necessitated by local populace. • It was opined and agreed upon that most of the proposed locations being on prime locations, the Town Panchayat will take up aesthetic enhancement

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measures plant planting Shrubs/Trees around the complexes. • Regular cleaning will be ensured by engaging Self Help Groups which was the biggest demand of the public. • Waste yard and Compost yard is in place and operational. Waste is being collected daily through trucks, vans; disposed, segregated and composted

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6.3 Grievance Redress Mechanism

1) The EA will establish a mechanism to receive and facilitate resolution of affected peoples’ concerns, complaints, and grievances about the Project’s environmental performance. The projectspecific grievance redress mechanism (GRM) is not intended to bypass the government’s own redress process; rather it is intended to address affected people's concerns and complaints promptly, making it readily accessible to all segments of the affected people and is scaled to the risks and impacts of the Project.

2) The PMU and PIUs will make the public aware of the GRM through public awareness campaigns. Grievances can be filed in writing using the Complaint Register and Complaint Forms (Appendix 5) or by phone with any member of the PMU or PIU. The contact phone number of the PIUs and the PMU will serve as a hotline for complaints and will be publicized through the media and placed on notice boards outside their offices and at construction sites. The safeguard documents made available to the public in an accessible version will include information on the GRM and will be widely disseminated throughout the corridor by the safeguards officers in the PMU and PIUs with support from the NGO engaged to implement the Community Awareness Program.

3) The PIUs will convene Grievance Redress Committees (GRC) within one week of the voiced grievance at the project level consisting of members of local government, NGOs, project staff, and representatives of the affected people. Decisions on the grievance are to be made within 15 days voiced grievances. If the grievance cannot be solved, the PMU is notified to further advice on the situation with higher government and legal bodies.

4) The GRC will ensure rights of vulnerable and poor are included. The grievance mechanism will be scaled to the risks and adverse impacts of the Project. It will address affected people's concerns and complaints promptly, using an understandable 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 mechanism developed will be in a manner that it shall not impede access to the existing judicial or administrative remedies. The affected

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people will be appropriately informed about the mechanism. 5) The PMU officers will be responsible for processing and placing all papers before the GRC, maintaining database of complaints, recording decisions, issuing minutes of the meetings and monitoring to see that formal orders are issued and the decisions carried out. All costs involved in resolving the complaints (meetings, consultations, communication and reporting / information dissemination) will be borne by the PMU. 6) The safeguard monitoring reports will include the following aspects pertaining to progress on grievances: (i) Number of cases registered with the GRC, level of jurisdiction (first, second and third tiers), number of hearings held, decisions made, and the status of pending Cases; and (ii) Lists of cases in process and already decided upon may be prepared with details such as Name, ID with unique serial number, date of notice, date of application, Date of hearing, decisions, remarks, actions taken to resolve issues, and status of Grievance (i.e., open, closed, pending).

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7.0 FINDINGS & RECOMMENDATIONS

1. The proposed subproject components involve various interventions in the Tharangambadi Town Panchayat area, a major tourist destination in Tamil Nadu. The selection of components in line with the subproject selection criteria laid down by ADB, and the recommendations of the CPHEEO Sewerage Manual avoids any significant encroachment / direct impact on tourist attractions and the livelihood of the people in the area. Further, the siting of the components has been based on appropriate considerations to minimize environmental impacts. The subproject will conform to all Government of India/Tamil Nadu and ADB regulations, policies, and standards including all necessary government permits and clearances.

2. The significance of the environmental impacts will be primarily due to the construction related activities. The resultant potential impacts from these proposals can be offset through provision of proven mitigation measures during the design and adoption of good engineering practices during construction and implementation. Further, the provision of environmental infrastructure, including access to sanitation and waste management facilities within the tourist areas, will enhance the environmental conditions and minimize the pollution related aesthetic quality near the tourist areas and the other destinations.

3. The specific management measures laid down in the IEE will effectively address any adverse environmental impacts due to the subproject. The effective implementation of the measures proposed will be ensured through the capacity building for environmental management within the PMU supplemented with the technical expertise of a Safeguards Specialist of the DSC. Further, the environmental monitoring plans provide adequate opportunities towards course correction to address any residual impacts during construction or operation stages.

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8.0 CONCLUSIONS

1) The IEE carried out for the subproject show that the proposed subcomponents will result in net environmental benefits, and that any adverse environmental impact can be addressed through proper location, planning, and design of the proposed subproject; control of construction activity and mitigation measures. The EMP provides for mitigation of all identified impacts and the contract clauses for the environmental provisions will be part of the civil works contracts. Further, the proposed subproject elements have been consulted with the stakeholders and no significant issues requiring redressal in terms of environmental safeguards exist.

2) Based on the findings of the IEE, the classification of the subproject as Category “B” is confirmed, and no further special study or detailed EIA needs to be undertaken to comply with ADB SPS (2009).

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APPENDIX 1

CONTRACT CLAUSES TO BE INTEGRATED INTO BID DOCUMENTS

1.0 Construction of Sanitary Complex 1.0.1 Movement / Circulation Plan during Construction

• For all construction activities in active tourist destinations, the Contractor will prior to initiation of construction activities, prepare and get approved by the Engineer, a construction plan including the staging, sequencing of construction activities, circulation plans to ensure smooth movement to pilgrims and tourists, including provision of alternative routes, etc. The plans will be disseminated at key entry points to these tourist locations.

1.0.2 Quarry and Borrowing

• Considering the quantum of activities, it is envisaged that no borrow areas and quarry sites will be opened. Raw materials will be procured from licensed quarry owners. Similarly, no crusher sites will be opened by the contractor. Also, No borrow area shall be made available by the Employer for this work. The arrangement for the source of supply of the material for the civil works shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor.

1.0.3 Debris Disposal

• Dismantled material shall be stacked, collected and disposed at suitable locations so that no such pollution arises out of this. Those shall be neatly piled at points designated by the Engineer with all lifts and leads. Materials, which can be used or auctioned, shall be stored in neat piles at locations designated by Engineer with all lifts and leads.

• The contractor will identify potential sites for disposal of hazardous construction debris and general construction wastes prior to start of construction and dismantling operations. The contractor will obtain approval on identified sites from the Engineer of Supervision Consultant and disposal will be only after consent letter from the Engineer.

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1.0.4 Precautions for Protection of Environmental Resources

• The Contractor will ensure that construction activities do not result in any contamination of land or water by polluting substances.

• Unless otherwise provided in the specifications, the Contractor will ensure that no trees or shrubs or waterside vegetation are felled or harmed except those required to be cleared for execution of the works. The Contractor will protect trees and vegetation from damage to the satisfaction of the Engineer.

• The Contractor will not use or permit the use of wood as a fuel for the execution of any part of the works and to the extent practicable, will ensure that fuels other than wood are used for cooking and heating in all camps and living accommodations. Any wood so used must be harvested legally, and the Contractor will provide the Engineer with copies of the relevant permits, if required.

• The Contractor will take all precautions necessary to ensure that vegetation existing adjacent to the project site is not affected by fires arising from the execution of the contract. Should a fire occur in the natural vegetation or plantation adjacent to the project site for any reason, the Contractor will immediately suppress it. Areas of forest, shrub, or plantation damaged by fire considered by the Engineer to have been initiated by the Contractor’s staff or labourers will be replanted or otherwise restored.

• The Contractor will confine operations to the dry season, use silt traps and dispose spoils in locations approved by the Engineer that will not promote instability and result in destruction of property, vegetation, irrigation and water supply. Disposal near wetlands, protected areas, and other areas that will inconvenience or deprive local residents of their livelihood will not be allowed. Acidic and saline spoils will not be spread into agricultural land.

• The Contractor will consult with local residents and local government before locating project offices, sheds, and construction plant.

• The Contractor will maintain ecological balance by preventing felling of trees, water pollution and defacing of natural landscape.

• In the conduct of cleaning activities and operation of equipment, the Contractor

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will utilize such practicable methods and devices as are reasonably available to control, prevent and otherwise minimize air/noise pollution.

1.0.5 Noise And Air Pollution

• The Contractor will monitor the environmental parameters periodically as specified in the monitoring plan and report to the Engineer.

• The Contractor will indemnify and keep indemnified the Employer from and against any liability for damages on account of noise or other disturbance created while carrying out the work, and from and against all claims, demands, proceedings, damages, costs, charges, and expenses, whatsoever, in regard or in relation to such liability.

1.0.6 Quality Assurance Plan / Manual

• Post the signing of the contract and prior to commencement of civil works, the contractor shall produce the Quality Assurance Plan covering the following items: (i) Names, roles, responsibilities of the key Personnel of the Contractor’s staff responsible for overseeing each major activity; (ii) Methodology and work plan for each subproject

1.0.7 Utilities Diversion

• For the utilities diversion and restoration, the lines Departments are to be consulted for planning and temporary diversion and final restoration

1.0.8 Avoidance of Interference

• The Contractor shall not interfere unnecessarily or improperly with the convenience of the public, or the access to and use and occupation of all roads and footpaths, irrespective of whether they are public or in the possession of the Employer or of others.

• The Contractor shall indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against and from all damages, losses and expenses (including legal fees and expenses) resulting from any such unnecessary or improper interference.

• The Contractor shall be deemed to have been satisfied as to the suitability and availability of access routes to the Site. The Contractor shall use reasonable

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efforts to prevent any road or bridge from being damaged by the Contractor’s traffic or by the Contractor’s Personnel. These efforts shall include the proper use of appropriate vehicles and routes. Except as otherwise stated in these Conditions:

• The Contractor shall (as between the Parties) be responsible for any maintenance which may be required for his use of access routes;

• The Contractor shall provide all necessary signs or directions along access routes, and shall obtain any permission which may be required from the relevant authorities for his use of routes, signs and directions; All fossils, coins, articles of value or antiquity, and structures and other remains or items of geological or archaeological interest found on the Site shall be placed under the care and authority of the Employer.

• The Contractor shall take reasonable precautions to prevent Contractor’s Personnel or other persons from removing or damaging any of these findings. The Contractor shall, upon discovery of any such finding, promptly give notice to the Engineer, who shall issue instructions for dealing with it.

2.0 Provision of Deep Earth Bins

• The exact location of the Deep Earth Bins shall be confirmed with Project Implementation Unit (PIU) and local municipal body

• Appropriate Stock yard to be arranged by the contractor for storage of the materials

3.0 Provision of Street Lighting 3.0.1 Traffic Management

• Two weeks prior to undertake any work which would involve any types of obstruction to traffic and public utilities, the Contractor shall submit, for the Engineer’s approval, a Traffic Control Plan and utility restoration plan; and the plan shall include: (i) Drawings for any temporary diversions and utilities management plan; Details of the traffic management measures to be used .These shall include the traffic arrangements proposed to be in place after the cessation of work each day.

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(ii) The Traffic Control Plan shall conform to the typical arrangements being practiced and as otherwise directed by the Engineer. (iii) Special Consideration shall be given in the preparation of the Traffic Control/Utility diversion Plan to the safety of pedestrians and workers and delineation of the roadway at night. (iv) The Engineer’s approval of the Traffic Control Plan/utility diversion plan, including any temporary Diversions, shall be obtained by the Contractor before any work is commenced. (v) The Contractor shall appoint a Safety Officer who shall have day today responsibility for implementing and maintaining all safety measures towards the above. (vi) The entire Contractor's staff shall wear highvisibility orange or yellow jackets or waistcoats while at the construction site and Persistent breaches of the safety provisions by the Contractor and his employees shall constitute a sufficient cause for action. At night the construction sites are to be illuminated and STOP / GO Slow signs shall be illuminated. (vii) Warning and informatory signs shall be erected on all approaches to the works site in accordance with the prevailing adopted measures and the Traffic Control Plan, or as otherwise directed by the Engineer. At all times, the Contractor shall provide safe and convenient passage for vehicles, pedestrians and livestock to and from side roads and property accesses connecting to the roadway. Work which affects the use of side roads and existing accesses shall not be undertaken without providing adequate provisions to the satisfaction of the Engineer. (viii) All signs, lights, barricades and other traffic control devices, as well as the riding surface of diversions, shall be maintained in a satisfactory condition and The Contractor shall be responsible for replacing or repairing all signs, lights, barricades, and other traffic control devices that are lost, stolen, damaged or defaced. Any temporary roadway shall be kept free of dust by frequent applications of water if necessary.

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(ix) The sole responsibility for the safety and adequacy of the methods adopted by the Contractor shall rest on the Contractor irrespective of any approval given by the Engineer.

3.0.2 Utilities Diversion

• For the utilities diversion and restoration, the lines Departments are to be consulted for planning and temporary diversion and final restoration

4.0 Installation of Signage’s 4.0.1 Traffic Management

• Two weeks prior to undertake any work which would involve any types of obstruction to traffic and public utilities, the Contractor shall submit, for the Engineer’s approval, a Traffic Control Plan and utility restoration plan; and the plan shall include: (i) Drawings for any temporary diversions and utilities management plan; Details of the traffic management measures to be used. These shall include the traffic arrangements proposed to be in place after the cessation of work each day. (ii) The Traffic Control Plan shall conform to the typical arrangements being practiced and as otherwise directed by the Engineer. (iii) Special Consideration shall be given in the preparation of the Traffic Control/Utility diversion Plan to the safety of pedestrians and workers and delineation of the roadway at night. (iv) The Engineer’s approval of the Traffic Control Plan/utility diversion plan, including any temporary Diversions, shall be obtained by the Contractor before any work is commenced. (v) The Contractor shall appoint a Safety Officer who shall have day today responsibility for implementing and maintaining all safety measures towards the above (vi) The entire Contractor's staff shall wear highvisibility orange or yellow jackets or waistcoats while at the construction site and Persistent breaches of the safety provisions by the Contractor and his employees shall

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constitute a sufficient cause for action. At night the construction sites are to be illuminated and STOP / GO Slow signs shall be illuminated. (vii) Warning and informatory signs shall be erected on all approaches to the works site in accordance with the prevailing adopted measures and the Traffic Control Plan, or as otherwise directed by the Engineer. At all times, the Contractor shall provide safe and convenient passage for vehicles, pedestrians and livestock to and from side roads and property accesses connecting to the roadway. Work which affects the use of side roads and existing accesses shall not be undertaken without providing adequate provisions to the satisfaction of the Engineer. (viii) All signs, lights, barricades and other traffic control devices, as well as the riding surface of diversions, shall be maintained in a satisfactory condition and The Contractor shall be responsible for replacing or repairing all signs, lights, barricades, and other traffic control devices that are lost, stolen, damaged or defaced. Any temporary roadway shall be kept free of dust by frequent applications of water if necessary. (ix) The sole responsibility for the safety and adequacy of the methods adopted by the Contractor shall rest on the Contractor irrespective of any approval given by the Engineer.

5.0 Provision of Street Furniture’s

• The exact location of the Street Furniture’s shall be confirmed with Project Implementation Unit (PIU) and local municipal body

• Appropriate Stock yard to be arranged by the contractor for storage of the materials

6.0 Improvements to Dansborg Fort

• Conservation & Restoration of Dansborg Fort,

• Renovation works at Museum,

• Provision of Tourist Infrastructure and landscape & Horticulture works and

• All other Tourism and general infrastructure requirements within the Fort Precincts.

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7.0 General  The Contractor will be responsible for implementation of environmental provisions outlined in the EMP, in addition to adhering to all environmental provisions in the applicable specifications for the works will be adhered to as part of good engineering practices.  The contractor might be using DG sets for which the permission will be required under Air act 1981.  No fuel storage takes place in this project and for construction purposes, the fuel shall be procured from the existing petrol bunks  For labour accommodation, no labour camp will be established and for accommodation of labours nearby construction sites, rented houses will be engaged by the contractor. Further, labour licence from the District Labour commissioner shall be provided by the contractor.  All works undertaken towards protection of environmental resources as part of the EMP and as part of good engineering practices while adhering to relevant specifications will be deemed to be incidental to works being carried out and no separate payment will be made unless otherwise specified explicitly. The costs towards environmental management as per EMP unless otherwise provided as a separate head, will be deemed to be part of the BOQ of the project. The scope of works of the contractor towards the implementation of the environmental provisions will be as follows:

• Abide by all existing Environmental regulations and requirements of the Government of India , during implementation,

• Compliance with all mitigation measures and monitoring requirements set out in the Environmental Management Plan (EMP)

• Submission of a method statement detailing how the subproject EMP will be complied with. This will include methods and schedule of monitoring.

• Monitoring of project environmental performance and periodic submission of monitoring reports.

• Compliance of all safety rules at work, and Provision of adequate health and

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safety measures such as water, food, sanitation, personal protective equipment, workers insurance, and medical facilities.  The detailed provisions for specific environmental issues will be as outlined in the EMP table on impacts and mitigation measures.

 Occupational Health And Safety During Construction

• The Contractor will, in accordance with the safety and health provisions specified in the EMP, provide workers with a safe and healthy working environment, in the work areas, through application of preventive and protective measures consistent with international good practice, as reflected in internationally recognized standards such as the World Bank Group’s Environment, Health and Safety Guidelines. The borrower/client will take steps to prevent accidents, injury, and disease arising from, associated with, or occurring during the course of work by
Providing preventive and protective measures, including modification, substitution, or elimination of hazardous conditions or substances; Providing appropriate equipment to minimize risks and requiring and enforcing its use;
Training workers and providing them with appropriate incentives to use and comply with health and safety procedures and protective equipment;
Documenting and reporting occupational accidents, diseases, and incidents; and
Having emergency prevention, preparedness, and response arrangements in place.

• Goggles and gas masks shall be worn at the time of dismantling. Leather gloves shall be worn by the workers. Screens made of G.I. Sheets shall be placed wherever necessary to prevent the flying pieces from injuring the workers.
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reasonable efforts to keep the Site and Works clear of unnecessary obstruction so as to avoid danger to these persons.
Provide fencing, lighting, guarding and watching of the Works until completion and taking over
Provide any Temporary Works (including roadways, footways, guards and fences) which may be necessary, because of the execution of the Works, for the use and protection of the public and of owners and occupiers of adjacent land.

 Clause for Non conformity to EMP - Protection of the Environment The Contractor shall implement all mitigation measures for which responsibility is assigned to him as stipulated in the EMP Report. Any lapse in implementing the same will attract the damage clause as detailed below: 1) All lapse in obtaining clearances / permissions under statutory regulations and violations of any regulations with regard to ecosensitive areas shall be treated as a major lapse. 2) Any complaints of public, within the scope of the Contractor, formally registered with the DSC, PMC or with the PIU and communicated to the Contractor, which is not properly addressed within the time period intimated by the DSC / PMC, PIU shall be treated as a major lapse. 3) Nonconformity to any of the mitigation measures stipulated in the EMP Report (other than stated above) shall be considered as a minor lapse. 4) On observing any lapses, DSC shall issue a notice to the Contractor, to rectify the same. 5) Any minor lapse for which notice was issued and not rectified, first and second reminders shall be given after ten days from the original notice date and first reminder date respectively. Any minor lapse, which is not rectified, shall be treated as a major lapse from the date of issuing the second reminder. 6) If a major lapse is not rectified upon receiving the notice DSC shall invoke reduction, in the subsequent interim payment certificate. 7) For major lapses, 10% of the interim payment certificate will be withheld, subject to a maximum limit of about 0.5% of the contract value.

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8) If the lapse is not rectified within one month after withholding the payment, the amount withheld shall be forfeited.  Post Construction Clearance

• On completion of work, wherever applicable, the Contractor will clear away and remove from the sites surplus materials, rubbish, scaffoldings, and temporary works of every kind and leave the whole of the sites and works in a clean condition to the satisfaction of the Engineer.  All temporary sedimentation and pollution control works, which are not provided in the Bill of Quantities, shall be deemed as incidental to the civil work and other items of work and as such no separate payment shall be made for the same.

 Labour Welfare (i) The Contractor shall make arrangements for the engagement of all staff and labour, local or otherwise, and for their payment, housing, feeding and transport. (ii) The Contractor is encouraged, to the extent practicable and reasonable, to employ staff and labor with appropriate qualifications and experience from sources within the State/Country. (iii) The Contractor shall pay rates of wages, and observe conditions of labour, which are not lower than those established for the trade or industry where the work is carried out. If no established rates or conditions are applicable, the Contractor shall pay rates of wages and observe conditions which are not lower than the general level of wages and conditions observed locally by employers whose trade or industry is similar to that of the Contractor. (iv) The Contractor shall inform the Contractor’s Personnel about their liability to pay personal income taxes in the Country in respect of such of their salaries, wages, allowances, and any benefits as are subject to taxes under the Laws of the Country for the time being in force, and the Contractor shall perform such duties in regard to such deductions thereof as may be imposed on him by such Laws.

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(v) The Contractor shall comply with all the relevant labour Laws applicable to the Contractor’s Personnel, including Laws relating to their employment, health, safety, welfare, immigration and emigration, and shall allow them all their legal rights. (vi) The Contractor shall require his employees to obey all applicable Laws, including those concerning safety at work. The Contractor shall provide and maintain all necessary accommodation and welfare facilities for the Contractor’s Personnel .No temporary dwelling units are envisaged to be build for the labour force accommodation but rented premises will utilised for the same with all basic amenities. The Contractor shall at all times take all reasonable precautions to maintain the health and safety of the Contractor’s Personnel. (vii) In collaboration with local health authorities, the Contractor shall ensure that medical staff, first aid facilities, sick bay and ambulance service are available at all times at the Site and at any accommodation for Contractor’s and Employer’s Personnel, and that suitable arrangements are made for all necessary welfare and hygiene requirements and for the prevention of epidemics. (viii) The Contractor shall appoint an accident prevention officer at the Site, responsible for maintaining safety and protection against accidents. This person shall be qualified for this responsibility, and shall have the authority to issue instructions and take protective measures to prevent accidents. Accident records are to be maintained at site for the Engineer’s vigilance. (ix) The contractor shall acquire appropriate labour licence and labour insurance as per the labour act. (x) The Contractor shall keep complete and accurate records of the employment of labour at the Site. The records shall include the names, ages, genders, hours worked and wages paid to all workers. These records shall be summarized on a monthly basis and shall be available for inspection by the Engineer during normal working hours. (xi) The Contractor shall ensure that during continuance of the contract, the Contractor and his Subcontractors shall abide at all times by all existing

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enactments on environmental protection and rules made there under, regulations, notifications and byelaws of the State or Central Government, or local authorities and any other law, byelaw, regulations that may be passed or notification that may be issued in this respect in future by the State or Central Government or the local authority.

• The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974: This provides for the prevention and control of water pollution and the maintaining and restoring of wholesomeness of water.

• The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981: This provides for prevention, control and abatement of air pollution. 'Air Pollution' means the presence in the atmosphere of any 'air pollutant', which means any solid, liquid or gaseous substance (including noise) present in the atmosphere in such concentration as may be or tend to be injurious to human beings or other living creatures or plants or property or environment.

• The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986: This provides for the protection and improvement of environment and for matters connected therewith, and the prevention of hazards to human beings, other living creatures, plants and property. 'Environment' includes water, air and land and the interrelationship which exists among and between water, air and land, and human beings, other living creatures, plants, microorganism and property.

• The Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991: This provides for public liability insurance for the purpose of providing immediate relief to the persons affected by accident occurring while handling hazardous substances and for matters connected herewith or incidental thereto. Hazardous substance means any substance or preparation which is defined as hazardous substance under the Environment (Protection) Act 1986, and exceeding such quantity as may be specified by notification by the Central Government.

 Labour Enactments:

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be issued under any labour law in future either by the State or the Central Government or the local authority.

• The Contractor shall, if required by the Engineer, provide a return in detail of the employment of labour, in such form and at such intervals as the Engineer may prescribe, showing the staff and the numbers of the several classes of labour, employed by the Contractor on the Site, from time to time.

(i) Workmen Compensation Act, 1923 The Act provides for compensation in case of injury by accident arising out of and during the course of employment.

(ii) Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 Gratuity is payable to an employee under the Act on satisfaction of certain conditions on separation if an employee has completed 5 years service or more or on death at the rate of 15 days wages for every completed year of service. The Act is applicable to all establishments employing 10 or more employees.

(iii) Employees’ PF and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 The Act provides for monthly contributions by the employer plus workers@10% or 8.33% The benefits payable under the Act are:

• Pension or family pension on retirement or death as the case may be.

• Deposit linked insurance on the death in harness of the worker.

• Payment of PF accumulation on retirement/death etc. (iv) Maternity Benefit Act, 1951 The Act provides for leave and some other benefits to women employees in case of confinement or miscarriage etc.

(v) Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970 The Act provides for certain welfare measures to be provided by the Contractor to contract labour and in case the Contractor fails to provide, the same are required to be provided by the Principal Employer by Law. The principal employer is required to take Certificate of Registration and the Contractor is required to take a License from the

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designated Officer. The Act is applicable to the establishments or Contractor of principal employer if they employ 20 or more contract labour.

(vi) Minimum Wages Act, 1948 The employer is supposed to pay not less than the Minimum Wages fixed by appropriate Government as per provisions of the Act if the employment is a scheduled employment. Construction of Buildings, Roads, and Runways are scheduled employment.

(vii) Payment of Wages Act, 1936 It lays down as to by what date the wages are to be paid, when it will be paid and what deductions can be made from the wages of the workers.

(viii) Equal Remuneration Act, 1979 The Act provides for payment of equal wages for work of equal nature to Male and Female workers and not for making discrimination against Female employees in the matters of transfers, training and promotions etc.

(ix) Payment of Bonus Act, 1965 The Act is applicable to all establishments employing 20 or more workmen. The Act provides for payments of annual bonus subject to a minimum of 8.33 % of wages and maximum of 20 % of wages to employees drawing Rs. 3,500/ per month or less. The bonus to be paid to employees getting Rs. 2,500/ per month or above up to Rs.3, 500/ per month shall be worked out by taking wages as Rs.2,500/ per month only. The Act does not apply to certain establishments. The newly set up establishments are exempted for five years in certain circumstances. Some of the State Governments have reduced the employment size from 20 to 10 for the purpose of applicability of the Act.

(x) Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 The Act lays down the machinery and procedure for resolution of industrial disputes, in what situations a strike or lockout becomes illegal and what are the requirements for laying off or retrenching the employees or closing down the establishment.

(xi) Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946 It is applicable to all establishments employing 100 or more workmen (employment size reduced by some of the States and Central Government to 50). The Act provides for laying down rules governing the conditions of employment by the employer on matters provided in the Act and get the same certified by the designated Authority.

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(xii) Trade Unions Act, 1926 The Act lays down the procedure for registration of trade unions of workmen and employees. The trade unions registered under the Act have been given certain immunities from civil and criminal liabilities.

(xiii) Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 The Act prohibits employment of children below 14 years of age in certain occupations and processes and provides for regulation of employment of children in all other occupations and processes. Employment of child labour is prohibited in Building and Construction Industry.

(xiv) Inter-State Migrant Workmen's (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1979 The Act is applicable to an establishment which employs 5 or more interstate migrant workmen through an intermediary (who has recruited workmen in one state for employment in the establishment situated in another state). The interstate migrant workmen, in an establishment to which this Act becomes applicable, are required to be provided certain facilities such as housing, medical aid, travelling expenses from home up to the establishment and back, etc.

(xv) The Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996 and the Cess Act of 1996 All the establishments who carry on any building or other construction work and employ 10 or more workers are covered under this Act. All such establishments are required to pay Cess at rate not exceeding 2% of the cost of construction as may be notified by the Government. The employer of the establishment is required to provide safety measures at the Building or Construction work and other welfare measures, such as Canteens, First aid facilities, Ambulance, Housing accommodation for Workers near the workplace etc. The employer to whom the Act applies has to obtain a registration certificate from the Registering Officer appointed by the Government.

(xvi) The Factories Act, 1948 The Act lays down the procedure for approval of plans before setting up a factory, health and safety provisions, welfare provisions, working hours, annual earned leave and rendering information regarding accidents or dangerous occurrences to designated

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authorities. It is applicable to premises employing 10 persons or more with aid of power or 20 or more persons without the aid of power engaged in manufacturing process.

(xvii) The Apprentices Act, 1961 The Contractor shall duly comply with the provisions of the Apprentices Act, 1961, the rules made there under and the orders that may be issued from time to time under the said Act and the said Rules and on his failure or neglect to do so, he shall be subject to all liabilities and penalties provided by the said Act and the said Rules. ‘The Contractor shall, if required by the Engineer, provide a return in detail of the employment of labour, in such form and at such intervals as the Engineer may prescribe, showing the staff and the numbers of the several classes of labour, employed by the Contractor on the Site, from time to time.’ Safety & Welfare Provisions for labour to be employed by the Contractor All necessary personal safety equipment as considered adequate by the Engineer shall be available for use of persons employed on the Site and maintained in a condition suitable for immediate use; and the Contractor shall take adequate steps to ensure proper use of such equipment by those concerned All workmen at site shall be provided with safety helmets and yellow/orange jackets. Workmen required on site during night hours shall be provided with fluorescent yellow jackets with reflective lopes. The Contractor shall provide all necessary fencing and lights to protect the public from accidents and shall be bound to bear the expenses of defending every suit, action or other proceedings at law that may be brought by any person for injury sustained owing to neglect of the above precautions and to pay any damages and costs which may be awarded in any such suit, action or proceedings to any such person or which may with the consent of the Contractor be paid to compromise any claim by any such person. I) First AidAt every workplace, there shall be maintained, in a readily accessible place, first aid appliances including an adequate supply of sterilized dressings and sterilised cotton wool as prescribed in the Factory Rules of the State in which the work is carried on. The appliances shall be kept in good order and, in large work places; these shall be placed under the charge of a responsible person who shall be readily available during working hours. II) Accommodation for Labour: The Contractor shall during the progress of the work provide, erect and maintain necessary temporary living accommodation (in rented

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premises) and ancillary facilities for labour at his own expense to standards and scales approved by the Engineer. III) Drinking Water: In every workplace, there shall be provided and maintained at suitable places easily accessible to labour, a sufficient supply of cold water fit for drinking. Where drinking water is obtained from an intermittent public water supply each workplace shall be provided with storage tanks where drinking water shall be stored.

(The Environment Management Plan is an integral part of the contract and the contractor has the responsibility to implement it under the supervision of the Environmental officer of the Supervision Consultant. All actions taken by the Environmental officer shall be deemed to have the concurrence of the “Engineer” as defined in the contract data. All management measures of the Environment and Management plan are deemed to be incidental to work unless otherwise provided in the BOQ. No separate payments shall be made for implementing these measures.)

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APPENDIX 2

RAPID ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (REA) CHECKLIST

URBAN DEVELOPMENT Instructions:

(i) The project team completes this checklist to support the environmental classification of a project. It is to be attached to the environmental categorization form and submitted to the Environment and Safeguards Division (RSES) for endorsement by Director, RSES and for approval by the Chief Compliance Officer. (ii) This checklist focuses on environmental issues and concerns. To ensure that social dimensions are adequately considered, refer also to ADB's (a) checklists on involuntary resettlement and Indigenous Peoples; (b) poverty reduction handbook; (c) staff guide to consultation and participation; and (d) gender checklists. (iii) 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.

1. Country/Project Title: IDIPT – Tamil Nadu – Infrastructure Development at Tharangambadi Town Panchayat, Nagappattinam District Construction of sanitary complexes for the floating population, placement of gravity entailed deep earth bins for garbage collection (2.5 cubic meters), Placement of energy efficient heritage street lighting, Placement of tourism friendly uniform signage’s for convenience of the tourists and Placement of street furniture such as litter bins & benches

Sector Division: 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 √ The sites have been located away

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from heritage structures and being small facilities , pose no threat to the heritage structures/places of cultural importance

• Protected Area √

• Wetland √

• Mangrove √

• Estuarine √

• Buffer zone of protected area √ • Special area for protecting √ biodiversity • Bay √ B. Potential Environmental Impacts

Will the Project cause…

• Ecological disturbances arising from the establishment of a plant or facility √ complex in or near sensitive habitats? • Eventual degradation of water bodies due to discharge of wastes and other √ effluents from plant or facility complex? • Serious contamination of soil and √ groundwater? • Aggravation of solid waste problems √ in the area? • Public health risks from discharge of wastes and poor air quality; noise and √ foul odour from plant emissions? • Shortterm construction impacts

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• Soil erosion √ • Deterioration of water quality The proposed works will not result in pollution of surface and ground √ water or cause overflows to and flooding of surroundings

• Deterioration of air quality √ • Noise and vibration from Minor impact as structures are construction equipment √ proposed

• dislocation or involuntary Rehabilitation and resettlement do resettlement of people not arise since in the case of signages, Garbage bins, and road furniture, they are to be constructed within the right of way of the √ existing roads. Further, in the case of Sanitary complexes, the sites are owned by the ULB and free of all encumbrances.

• Social conflicts arising from the No significant emigrant labour is influx of construction labourers from √ required other areas? • Environmental degradation (e.g. erosion, soil and water contamination, loss of soil fertility, disruption of wildlife habitat) from intensification of agricultural land use to supply raw √ materials for plant operation; and modification of natural species diversity as a result of the transformation to monoculture practices?

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• Water pollution from discharge of The proposed works will not result liquid effluents? in pollution of surface and ground √ water or cause overflows to and flooding of surroundings

• Air pollution from all plant √ operations? • Gaseous and odour emissions to the atmosphere from processing √ operations? • Accidental release of potentially hazardous solvents, acidic and √ alkaline materials? • Uncontrolled inmigration with opening of roads to forest area and √ overloading of social infrastructure? • Occupational health hazards due to fugitive dust, materials handling, √ noise, or other process operations? • Disruption of transit patterns, creation of noise and congestion, and √ pedestrian hazards aggravated by heavy trucks? • Disease transmission from inadequate √ waste disposal?

NB: Taking into consideration of various selection criteria indicated in the above checklist, the project subcomponents proposed can be classified as Category B, as it is likely to have minimal or no adverse environmental impacts and therefore does not require conducting EIA or IEE.

2. Country/Project Title: IDIPT – Tamil Nadu – Infrastructure Development at Tharangambadi Town Panchayat, Nagappattinam District Conservation & Restoration of Dansborg Fort

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The project Components confined in a single location Tranquebar Fort (Dansborg)., The proposed works shall not result in pollution of surface and ground water or cause overflows to and flooding of surroundings, especially the tourist attraction. An assessment of the Project Subcomponents has been carried out as per the Rapid Environmental Assessment REA screening Checklist as given below:

REA SCREENING CHECKLIST 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 The sites have been located away from heritage structures and being small facilities , pose no threat to the √ heritage structures/places of cultural importance

• Protected Area √

• Wetland √

• Mangrove √

• Estuarine √

• Buffer zone of protected area √ • Special area for protecting √ biodiversity • Bay √ B. Potential Environmental Impacts

Will the Project cause…

• Ecological disturbances arising from √ the establishment of a plant or facility

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complex in or near sensitive habitats? • Eventual degradation of water bodies due to discharge of wastes and other √ effluents from plant or facility complex? • Serious contamination of soil and √ groundwater? • Aggravation of solid waste problems √ in the area? • Public health risks from discharge of wastes and poor air quality; noise and √ foul odour from plant emissions? • Shortterm construction impacts

• Soil erosion √ • Deterioration of water quality The proposed works will not result in pollution of surface and ground √ water or cause overflows to and flooding of surroundings

• Deterioration of air quality √ • Noise and vibration from Minor impact as structures are construction equipment √ proposed

• dislocation or involuntary Rehabilitation and resettlement do resettlement of people √ not arise

• Social conflicts arising from the No significant emigrant labour is influx of construction labourers from √ required other areas? • Environmental degradation (e.g. erosion, soil and water contamination, √ loss of soil fertility, disruption of

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wildlife habitat) from intensification of agricultural land use to supply raw materials for plant operation; and modification of natural species diversity as a result of the transformation to monoculture practices? • Water pollution from discharge of √ liquid effluents? • Air pollution from all plant √ operations? • Gaseous and odour emissions to the atmosphere from processing √ operations? • Accidental release of potentially hazardous solvents, acidic and √ alkaline materials? • Uncontrolled inmigration with opening of roads to forest area and √ overloading of social infrastructure? • Occupational health hazards due to fugitive dust, materials handling, √ noise, or other process operations? • Disruption of transit patterns, creation of noise and congestion, and √ pedestrian hazards aggravated by heavy trucks? • Disease transmission from inadequate √ waste disposal?

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APPENDIX 4

ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING FORMAT

1) Work Details Table 1: Work Details and Risks

m o r f nges a h c present present package Locations Locations ted c (Package No.) (Package approved scope approved e p x Name of the contract contract Name of the Progress Percent age age Percent Progress E Subprojects Components Subprojects Listing of works under the the worksunder of Listing of remedial measure needed needed ofremedial measure Starting Date (land clearance) clearance) (land Date Starting Key assumptions and risks that risks and Key assumptions Fulfillment of objectives Type Type of objectives Fulfillment and schedule date of completion ofcompletion date schedule and What type of works continued at at continued of works Whattype affect attainment of the objective objective the affect of attainment

2) Implementation of Environmental Management Plan Table 2: Status of Environment, Forest and Other Clearances

Applicable Legislation / Clearance given by and City / Town Work (Package No.) Subject / Issue Remarks / Action needed Type of Clearance date

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Table 3: Compliance with Environmental Management Plan

Proposed Proposed frequency frequency Very Poor) Poor) Very implementation implementation Implementation Implementation taken to improve to improve taken Implantation Status Status Implantation Detail / Remarks on Remarks / Detail Mitigation Measures Measures Mitigation Remarks and actions actions and Remarks Monitoring Remarks Monitoring Description of Impact Impact of Description Partially Satisfactory / / PartiallySatisfactory Monitoring methods and and methods Monitoring Monitoring conducted by by conducted Monitoring (Excellent / Satisfactory / / Satisfactory (Excellent Below Satisfaction / Poor / / Poor Satisfaction Below Detailed Design Pre construction

Construction

Table 4: Measurement of Pollutants Monitoring result Components Package/ Location Period of monitoring Parameters /Pollutants Standard Base line status during project Remarks Implementation

Noise

Air Quality

Water Quality

Soil Quality

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APPENDIX 5 SAMPLE GRIEVANCE REGISTRATION FORM (To be available in Local Language) The Project welcomes complaints suggestions, queries and comments regarding project implementation. We encourage persons with grievance to provide their name and contact information to enable us to get in touch with you for clarification and feedback. Should you choose to include your personal details but prefer to keep the information’s remain confidential, please inform us by typing *(CONFIDENTIAL)* above your name. Thank you. Date Place of registration Contact Information / Personal Details Name Gender: _Male _Female Age: Home Address Village / Town District Phone no. Email Complaint / Suggestion / Comment / Question Please provide the details (who, what, where and how) of your grievance below : If included as attachment/note/letter, please tick here: How do you want us to reach you for feedback or update on your comment/grievance?

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FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Registered by : (Name of official registering grievance)

Verified thru : Note/Letter _Email Reviewed by : (Names/Positions of Official(s) reviewing grievance)

Action taken :

Whether Action Taken Yes No Disclosed: Means of Disclosure:

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Appendix – 3 Implementation Sequence of the Key Experts

Total Time - 2013 2014 2015 2016 Input No. Hom Fiel Position Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Total e d KEY EXPERTS - PMC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34

1 DR.ANUP KUMAR ADITYA Team Leader

Home 8 Field 26 34 Safeguards Specialist 2 DR.R.PARAMASIVAM Environment & Social Home 3 Field 7 10 KEY EXPERTS - DSC 1 K1- Mr. M. Devanathan Team Leader Home 0 0 Field 30 30 Safeguards Specialist 2 K9- Mr. Anilkumar Panda Environment & Social Home 0 Field 20 20

LEGENDS: FULL TIME INPUT PART TIME / INTERMITTENT INPUT - Would be engaged with reference to Departmant of Tourism Requirement

Note: The Strategy have been prepared with reference to available data and however since the volume and nature of balance project work under Tranche - 1 and the new projects to be identified under Tranche -2 is unknown and have not been finalized till now, hence the above mentioned schedule is tentative and shall be revised at the later stage based on the Contractor's work Programme.