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FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL REVIEW CHECKLIST

Sub-project location: Meghri Consolidated Community, Syunik Region

Public Disclosure Authorized Sub-project title: Construction of 13 stations in Meghri Consolidated Community

Is the Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) developed? Yes + No _____

Does ESMP provide a full list of potential impacts and establish adequate measures for their

Public Disclosure Authorized mitigation? Yes + No _____

Conclusion of the Final Environmental and Social Assessment

Public Disclosure Authorized Conclusion

Sub-project approved Sub-project rejected (environmental assessment completed)

Public Disclosure Authorized PART A: GENERAL PROJECT AND SITE INFORMATION

INSTITUTIONAL & ADMINISTRATIVE Sub-project title Construction of 13 stations in Meghri Consolidated Community

Municipality, community Meghri Consolidated Community Scope of site-specific It is planned to build bus-stops in 13 settlements of the Meghri community - one bus activity stop in each settlement. Construction of a station in Meghri city is considered expedient. These are small buildings, single-story bus stops from the reinforced concrete structure with dimensions of 2 x 3 meters, as well as spaces for advertising and announcements equipped with benches and lighting. The land plots were chosen based on the general consultation meetings carried out in the all settlements during 16 – 27 January, 2017 and for general convenience. Landscape gardening, a parking with markings, road signs and outdoor lighting with LED lamps are envisaged by the sub-project. Institutional arrangements Task Team Leader: Safeguard Supervision (WB) Erkin Mamadaliev Darejan Kapanadze (environmental) Sophia Georgieva (social) Implementation Implementing entity: Works Supervisor: Works Contractor: arrangements (RoA) ATDF Shinindustrial LTD Meghru TSHSHDZ

SITE DESCRIPTION Name of institution Meghri Municipality/transport department whose premises are to be rehabilitated Address and site location Address: Syunik, Meghri Consolidated Community, 1.Meghri city: Gordzaranaun Street 1/1 land plot 2.Kuris vil.- 3-rd Street 2/1 land plot 3.Vahravan vil. – 1-in Street , 1/20 land plot 4. Lehvaz vil.- 3-rd Street, 2-rd land plot 5. Lichq vil. – 1-in Street , 1/2 land plot 6. Shvanidzor vil. – 1-in Street, 27/1 land plot 7. Alvank vil. – 4-rdStreet , 8/1 land plot 8. Karchevan vil. – 1/1 land plot 9. Nrnadzor vil. – 1-inStreet , 1/1 land plot 10. Agarak - 1-in Street, 1/1 land plot 11. Araksashen vil.- 3/17 land plot 12. Tashtun vil. – 2-rd Street, 1/1 land plot 13. Vardanidzor - 1-in Street, 1/2 land plot Who owns the land? The lands are the property of the Meghri Community. Syunik Marzpetaran (regional governor's office) according to real estate certificates, registered in RA state real property of cadaster.

1.Certificate number for Kuris - 09-053-0021-0022 issued on 07.12.2017 from Government decree at 11.03.2004 N- 301-N 2.Certificate number for Vahravan - 09-008-0021-0008 issued on 07.12.2017 from Government decree at 11.03.2004 N- 308-N 3.Certificate number for Leghvaz - 09-037-0042-0007 issued on 09.12.2017 from Government decree at 25.08..2004 N- 1683-N 4.Certificate number for Lichk - 09-039-0030-0057 issued on 08.24.2017 from Government decree at 11.03.2004 N- 300-N 5.Certificate number for Shvanidzor - 09-074-0031-0015 issued on 08.24.2017 from Government decree at 20.10.2005 N-2052-N 6.Certificate number for Alvank - 09-009-0023-0003 issued on 08.24.2017 from Government decree at 21.08.2017 N- 479-A 7.Certificate number for Karchevan - 09-051-0037-0002 issued on 08.29.2017 from Government decree at 16.03.2006 N- 452-N 8. Certificate number for Nrnadzor - 09-066-0009-0067 issued on 08.24.2017 from Government decree at 13.04.2006 N- 706-N 9. Certificate number for Meghri city - 09-005-0756-0085 issued on 09.06.2017 from Government decree at 31.08.2017 N- 83-A 10. Certificate numberf or Araksashen - 09-005-0411-0021 issued on 09.07.2017 from Government decree at 31.08.2017 N- 83-A 11. Certificate number for Tashtun - 09-100-0015-0021 issued on 08.29.2017 from Government decree at 11.03.2004 N- 314-N 12. Certificate number for Vardanidzor - 09-092-0310-0010 issued on 07.06.2017 from Government decree at 04.08.2005 N- 1381-N 13. Certificate number for Agarak - 09-005-0956-0022 issued on 09.06.2017 from Government decree at 31.0.2017 N- 83- N

Description of physical The component will address the lack of public transportation service in 13 and natural environment settlements of Meghri community, as well as the absence of bus-stops in the around the site communities. Within the component, 4 micro-buses will be acquired and 13 bus- stops will be constructed - at least one in each settlement. Establishment of regular transportation service will reduce the costs for passengers up to 100-200 AMD per one route depending on the distance. The transporting service will connect all 13 settlements to each other and to the Community Center- Meghri town.

The transportation service on regular basis will save resident’s time and will enhance economic activities. According to the predictions, nearly 130 passengers will use public transport per a day. This component is mostly beneficial for vulnerable families who can benefit from greater mobility, affordable transport as an alternative to private taxi services The established transporting service will serve all 13 settlements within the community. Special tariffs will be applied of the passengers who use transporting service on regular bases, for example teachers, doctors of Meghri hospital, students, parents of kindergarten kids, disabled people.

The bus/mini buses will be operated and maintained by Meghri Communal Economy and Improvement CNCO, which has correspondent building and parking lot to serve the procured machinery. Currently there are no private bus/mini bus companies operating in this area. There are private taxi services which currently serve population, besides population uses “auto stops” for transportation.

The lands to be used under this sub-project are not used by any private household; there are no structures, crops, trees or business in the proposed sites. During the construction works, no tree removal is intended. Endemic species and plants do not exist across the land plot provided for the construction works. Geological conditions are favourable for construction works. No geo hazards exist in the area. The precipitations in the area generally have surface flood, and only the part of the water penetrate through the minerals and soil. The natural relief and landscape will be recovered after construction works. The construction activities of bus-stops will have small impact on the village’s population in terms of disruption of communal life and traffic, as construction works will be carried out at one part of road and will not essentially constrain movement of people and cars.

LEGISLATION National & local Construction the 13 bus-stops are not subject to the Environmental Impact legislation & permits that Assessment and to the issuance of the expert environmental review conclusion.

apply to project activity According the national legislation of Armenia, the following permissions are required for this project: (a) Land allocation (b) Construction permit (c) Waste disposal permit PUBLIC CONSULTATION When / where the public consultation process will Public consultation was carried out in the Agarak on 12.12.2017 take /took place ATTACHMENTS Annex 1: Photos, plans of the construction sites and land allocation documents Annex 2: Copy of an agreement for construction waste disposal Annex 3: Minutes of public consultation Annex 4: Construction permit PART B: SAFEGUARDS INFORMATION

ENVIRONMENTAL /SOCIAL SCREENING Activity/Issue Status Triggered Actions A. Building rehabilitation [ ] Yes [+] No See Section A below B. New construction [+] Yes [ ] No See Section A below C. Individual wastewater [ ] Yes [+] No See Section B below treatment system Will the site D. Historic building(s) and [ ] Yes [+] No See Section C below activity districts include/involve 1 any of the E. Acquisition of land [ ] Yes [+] No See Section D below following? F. Hazardous or toxic materials2 [ ] Yes [+] No See Section E below G. Impacts on forests and/or [ ] Yes [+] No See Section F below protected areas H. Handling / management of [ ] Yes [+] No See Section G below medical waste I. Traffic and Pedestrian Safety [+ ] Yes [ ] No See Section H below

1 Land acquisitions includes displacement of people, change of livelihood encroachment on private property this is to land that is purchased/transferred and affects people who are living and/or squatters and/or operate a business (kiosks) on land that is being acquired. 2 Toxic / hazardous material includes but is not limited to asbestos, toxic paints, noxious solvents, removal of lead paint, etc. PART C: MITIGATION MEASURES

ACTIVITY PARAMETER MITIGATION MEASURES (provide costs where applicable) 0. General Notification (a) The local construction and environment inspectorates and communities have been Conditions and Worker notified of upcoming activities Safety (b) The public has been notified of the works through appropriate notification in the media and/or at publicly accessible sites (including the site of the works) (c) All legally required permits have been acquired for construction (d) The Contractor formally agrees that all work will be carried out in a safe and disciplined manner designed to minimize impacts on neighboring residents and environment. (e) Workers’ PPE will comply with international good practice (always hardhats, as needed masks and safety glasses, harnesses and safety boots) (f) Appropriate signposting of the sites will inform workers of key rules and regulations to follow. A. General Air Quality (a) During interior demolition debris-chutes shall be used above the first floor Construction (b) Demolition debris shall be kept in controlled area and sprayed with water mist to Activities reduce debris dust (c) During pneumatic drilling/wall destruction dust shall be suppressed by ongoing water spraying and/or installing dust screen enclosures at site (d) The surrounding environment (sidewalks, roads) shall be kept free of debris to minimize dust (e) There will be no open burning of construction / waste material at the site (f) There will be no excessive idling of construction vehicles at sites Noise (a) Construction noise will be limited to restricted times agreed to in the permit (b) During operations the engine covers of generators, air compressors and other powered mechanical equipment shall be closed, and equipment placed as far away from residential areas as possible Water Quality (a) The site will establish appropriate erosion and sediment control measures such as e.g. hay bales and / or silt fences to prevent sediment from moving off site and causing excessive turbidity in nearby streams and rivers. Waste (a) Waste collection and disposal pathways and sites will be identified for all major Management waste types expected from demolition and construction activities. (b) Mineral construction and demolition wastes will be separated from general refuse, organic, liquid and chemical wastes by on-site sorting and stored in appropriate containers. (c) Construction waste will be collected and disposed properly by licensed collectors (d) The records of waste disposal will be maintained as proof for proper management as designed. (e) Whenever feasible the contractor will reuse and recycle appropriate and viable materials (except asbestos) B. Individual Water Quality (a) The approach to handling sanitary wastes and wastewater from building sites must wastewater be approved by the local authorities treatment (b) Before being discharged into receiving waters, effluents from individual wastewater system systems must be treated in order to meet the minimal quality criteria set out by national guidelines on effluent quality and wastewater treatment (c) Monitoring of new wastewater systems (before/after) will be carried out (d) Construction vehicles and machinery will be washed only in designated areas where runoff will not pollute natural surface water bodies. C. Historic Cultural (a) If the building is a designated historic structure, very close to such a structure, or building(s) Heritage located in a designated historic district, notification shall be made and approvals/permits be obtained from local authorities and all construction activities planned and carried out in line with local and national legislation. (b) It shall be ensured that provisions are put in place so that artifacts or other possible “chance finds” encountered in excavation or construction are noted and registered, responsible officials contacted, and works activities delayed or modified to account for such finds.

ACTIVITY PARAMETER MITIGATION MEASURES CHECKLIST D. Land (a) If expropriation of land was not expected but is required, or if loss of access to Acquisition Acquisition income of legal or illegal users of land was not expected but may occur, that the of land Plan/Framework Bank’s Task Team Leader shall be immediately consulted. (b) The approved Land Acquisition Plan/Framework (if required by the project) will be implemented E. Toxic Asbestos (a) If asbestos is located on the project site, it shall be marked clearly as hazardous Materials management material (b) When possible the asbestos will be appropriately contained and sealed to minimize exposure (c) The asbestos prior to removal (if removal is necessary) will be treated with a wetting agent to minimize asbestos dust (d) Asbestos will be handled and disposed by skilled & experienced professionals (e) If asbestos material is stored temporarily, the wastes should be securely enclosed inside closed containments and marked appropriately. Security measures will be taken against unauthorized removal from the site. (f) The removed asbestos will not be reused Toxic / (a) Temporarily storage on site of all hazardous or toxic substances will be in safe hazardous waste containers labeled with details of composition, properties and handling management information (b) The containers of hazardous substances shall be placed in an leak-proof container to prevent spillage and leaching (c) The wastes shall be transported by specially licensed carriers and disposed in a licensed facility. (d) Paints with toxic ingredients or solvents or lead-based paints will not be used F. Affected Protection (a) All recognized natural habitats, wetlands and protected areas in the immediate forests, vicinity of the activity will not be damaged or exploited, all staff will be strictly wetlands prohibited from hunting, foraging, logging or other damaging activities. and/or (b) A survey and an inventory shall be made of large trees in the vicinity of the construction activity, large trees shall be marked and cordoned off with fencing, protected their root system protected, and any damage to the trees avoided areas (c) Adjacent wetlands and streams shall be protected from construction site run-off with appropriate erosion and sediment control feature to include by not limited to hay bales and silt fences (d) There will be no unlicensed borrow pits, quarries or waste dumps in adjacent areas, especially not in protected areas. G. Disposal Infrastructure (a) In compliance with national regulations the contractor will insure that newly of medical for medical constructed and/or rehabilitated health care facilities include sufficient waste waste infrastructure for medical waste handling and disposal; this includes and not management limited to: . Special facilities for segregated healthcare waste (including soiled instruments “sharps”, and human tissue or fluids) from other waste disposal; and . Appropriate storage facilities for medical waste are in place; and . If the activity includes facility-based treatment, appropriate disposal options are in place and operational H Traffic Direct or (a) In compliance with national regulations the contractor will insure that the and indirect hazards construction site is properly secured and construction related traffic regulated. This Pedestrian to public traffic includes but is not limited to Safety and pedestrians . Signposting, warning signs, barriers and traffic diversions: site will be clearly visible and the public warned of all potential hazards by construction . Traffic management system and staff training, especially for site access and activities near-site heavy traffic. Provision of safe passages and crossings for pedestrians where construction traffic interferes. . Adjustment of working hours to local traffic patterns, e.g. avoiding major transport activities during rush hours or times of livestock movement . Active traffic management by trained and visible staff at the site, if required for safe and convenient passage for the public. . Ensuring safe and continuous access to office facilities, shops and residences during renovation activities, if the buildings stay open for the public.

Environmental Monitoring Plan for construction and operation phases.

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

CONSTRUCTION PHASE

1. Supply of Purchase of Offices and Checking In the process Ensure ATDF construction the warehouses documents; of signing the technical materials construction of material agreements quality of

materials from suppliers, and for material construction; licensed borrowing Inspection of provision

providers sites material quality Protect human health and environment

2. Technical Routes for Inspection of Unannounced Avoid air and ATDF, Meghri Transportation condition of transportation roads checks during road Community of construction construction of adjacent to the working pollution

materials and vehicles and construction the hours with dust waste machinery; materials and construction and solid construction site and matter; Movement of Adequacy of wastes included in construction the loading Reduce the agreed- equipment trucks for traffic upon routes transported disruption of types of cargo, transportation and canopy coverage of cargo transported in open trucks;

Movement of construction vehicles and machinery along pre- defined routes

Temporary Construction Checking 3. Generation of Entire period Avoid ATDF, Meghri storage of inert site and base documents; construction of pollution of Community and hazardous (if applicable); waste construction the wastes separately at Visual environment the designated observation locations; Locations designated for Timely disposal waste of waste to the disposal

formally designated

landfills;

Hand-over of hazardous wastes to licensed deactivating and processing companies.

Dissolving Construction Visual 4. Generation of Upon Avoid ATDF disinfectant site inspection liquid waste completion of pollution of applied for Sanitary pipe water and treating newly Instrumental Epidemiological installation soil with installed pipes measurement Service chlorine prior to release of

into nature for concentration decrease concentration of active chlorine to 75 - 100 mg / l.

Provision of Construction Visual 6. Accumulation Entire period Avoid ATDF, Meghri waste site and base inspection of household of pollution of Community containers on- (if applicable) waste construction soil and site; water with Agreement household with local waste municipality for regular out- transporting of waste

6. Safety of labor - Provision of Construction Inspection of Entire period Reduce the ATDF, Meghri Special Clothes site the activities of probability Community and protective construction of accidents means for the contractors;

- Consistency with the rules of exploitation of the construction equipment and usage of private safety means

7. Undertaking Deparkation Construction Visual Entire period Reduce ATDF, Meghri works within the and fencing of site and inspection of disruption of Community settlement work site; nearly area construction movement

No parking of around the construction work site vehicles and and decrease machinery probability outside work of accidents site the way impeding free passage of traffic and pedestrians;

No piling and no scattering of construction materials and waste outside the work site

OPERATION PHASE

1. Rectification Keep under Construction Visual Entire period Prevent Local works general control site and inspection of pollution municipality of the disposal of nearly area construction the Meghri all types of and operation waste phases

Protection 3. Landscaping Construction Inspections Entire period Verification Local near trees, shrubs and site of of the municipality of vegetation construction sanitary of the Meghri cover and operation the green phases cover

Annex 1: Photos and plan of the construction site 1. Selected area for a stop in the village of Karchevan and copy of the land allocation document

Non Official translation of the document