Environment Management Plan - an Investment Program of Water & Sewerage SPLLC-Tagovishte Public Disclosure Authorized REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA

MINISTRY OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS

MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTUIRE DEVELOPMENT

PROJECT

Public Disclosure Authorized DRAFT ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN /EMPI El776 VOL. 8 Public Disclosure Authorized

Investment Program of Water & Sew4rage SPLLC - Sliven

October, 2007 1 Public Disclosure Authorized

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 . General ...... 3 1.1. Purpose of the Project ...... "...... 3

1.2. Bank's Requirements and Documents...... ~ .,...... ,..... 3 1 -3. Role of the EMP ...... ,...... 4

2. Initial Information Review...... 1 ...... 4 2.1. Selection Principle for Projects included in the Investment Program of Water & Sewerage LLC - Sliven Projects for the Period 2008-$012...... 4 2.2. Brief Description of Projects Included in the Investment Program of W&S LLC Sliven. 5 3. Analysis of the possible environmental impacts of ihe Project ...... 5 3.1 . Positive impact ...... 6 3.2. Adverse Impacts ...... ;...... 6 3.3. Adverse Impacts during Construction...... , ...... 7

3.4. Adverse Impacts during Operation ...... ,...... ,...... * ...... 9 4. Mitigation Measures against Potential Environmental Impacts due to Implementation of the Investment Program - during the construction phase and during the operation phase...... 10 5. Monitoring ...... ~ ...... 13 I 5.1. Monitoring during the construction phase: ...... ~ 13 5.2. Monitoring during the operation phase: ...... ~...... 14 I 6. Conclusions and Steps Recommended to Ensure ~hrformanceof the EMP...... 15 7. Consultations and Public Discussions - Discussion of the Positive and Adverse Impacts, Routine Consultations and NGO ...... 16

Annex 1 Contract Provisions Annex 2 Environmental Impact Mitigation Program for the Construction Phase and during operation Annex 3 Construction Phase Monitoring Program Appendix A -Normative Documents applicable to the Project Appendix B - Abbreviations used - Photos - Layout of the water supply system of Sliven witH plotted zones of reconstruction

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1. General

The government of R. Bulgaria requested the World Bank's assistance in financing of activities related to the Municipal Infrastructure Development Project which will help Bulgaria to comply to the European Union's directives on potable and waste water and the environmental protection factors in the investment schemes that will be acceptable and eligible for financing from the European Union's Structural Funds and are not covered by other EU grants. The Project, part of which is this Environment Management Plan /EMPI, encompasses the completion of water-supply dams (Neykovtsi, Plovdivtsi and Luda Yana) where construction was suspended in the last decade, and rehabilitation of the wall of an operating dam (Studena Dam), as well as rehabilitation of the water supply system of six companies providing water supply and sewerage services (Dobrich, Razgrad, Sliven, Smolian, Stara Zagora and Targovishte).

1.1. Purpose of the Project

The general purpose of the Project is to ensure better water supply and responsible use of the water resources underlying the state policy for sustainable development of the water sector. That objective is completely in the spirit of the National Strategy of Bulgaria for Environmental Protection (2005 - 20 14) that envisages ,,provision of good-quality water and sufficient water supply for all purposes".

The purpose of the Project will be achieved by means oC

a) improvement of the conditions of water upp ply for domestic & drinking needs in selected regions; a. - ensuring the required quantity and quality of potable water; b) reduction of losses in the water supply network; c) improvement of the reliability and cfficikncy of water supply systems and facilities; d) provision for environmental requirements and regulations with respect to the systems; e) enhancement of the operators' management and operating capability, etc.

1.2. Bank's Requirements and Documents.

The overall environmental category of the proposed Project is A in line with Bank policies with individual investments that belong tg both category A (the proposed dam completion activities and category B (the rehabilitation of water networks). Based on the proposed Project Investments the following World Bank's safeguards policies and procedures are triggered: OPIBP 4.0 1 Environmental Assessment; OPIBP 4.12 Involuntary Resettlement; OPIBP 4.37 Safety of Dams; and OPBP 7.50 Projects on International Waterways. Furthermore, adequate protection and maintenance of ecosystems downstream of the dams should be assessed during project preparation to determine the relevance of the OPIBP 4.04 Natural Habitats and OPIBP 4.36 Forestry safeguard policies. Also, given the possibility that proposed water companies might implement projects in cities w~thhlstoric districts, the OPN 1 1.03 Cultural Property safeguard policy might be triggered.

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The following documents will be prepared by the Government of Bulgaria prior to project appraisal: (1) Environmental Framework of the Project (EF) for all proposed subprojects; (2) Environmental Due Diligence Report (EDR), including, in summary, assessment of the site conditions and assessment of the possible environmental impacts related to completion and operation of the proposed three dam sites; (3) Environment Management Plans (EMP) on investment in rehabilitation of the water distribution networks in which the contract provisions for construction works will be specified /See Annexes 1, 2 and 31 related to application of the technical standards qnd other requirements relevant to the construction phase. 4) project Land Acquisition Policy Framework that will outline the process to be followed in case there is land acquisition needed for the project; and (5) Social Due Diligence for the three dam sites that presents an overview of the past land acquisition process camed out by the Government.

1.3. Role of the EMP

The present Environment Management Plan was developed by the Consultants Team of Omonit Consult LLC by assignment of the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works (MRDPW) and contains a main, explanatory part, Contract Provisions /Annex11 on environmental protection, Environmental Impact Mitigation Program /Annex21 including appropriate environmental protection measures that will help to mitigate the negative impacts arising from the construction of new facilities and rehabilitation of the water supply system of Water & Sewerage LLC Sliven, and the attendant costs, as well as an Environmental Monitoring Program /Annex 31, pointing out to the parties in charge of the implementation of that program that, in the detailed documents of the works, they shall ensure adherence to all provisions related to environment and to the correct implementation of all environmental protection measures. The monitoring Plan includes information on the inspections in the course of realization, internal and external monitoring and assessment, as well as a reporting system. The plan presents cost estimates of the environment management measures and the time schedule of their performance.

2. Initial Information Review.

2.1. Selection Principle for Projects included in the Investment Program of Water & Sewerage LLC - Sliven Projects for the Period 2008-2012.

Selection of the sites proposed for financing from the loan granted by the World Bank was performed after analysis and assessment of the condition of the individual components of the water supply systems serving all municipalities within Sliven District - Sliven Municipality, Nova Zagora Municipality, Kotel Municipality and Tvurditsa Municipality. The water supply is of a mixed type - gravity and pumped. The high loss percentage reaching 67% of the fed water volume and the number of residents affected (15 800 residents of the region inoluded in the Investment Program) by water supply interruptions in Sliven were the two main criteria used to define the priorities in the selection of the Investment Program objects. Uninterrupted water supply is a factor beneficial to the development of tourist business in the region.

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2.2. Brief Description of Projects Included in the lnvestment Program of W&S LLC Sliven.

Centralized water supply in Sliven District is provided to all 106 settlements. The coverage of the water supply service is 100%. Raw water is drawn from Asenovets Dam and two water intakes, of the rivers Tsiganska and Demuz Dere - gravity type, and from the terrace of the river of Tundja - pumped type (through pipe wells). The water supply network was built using mainly asbestos-cement pipes with expired service life and high wear rate ( over 85% ) that causes serious water losses (67%). In some areas of Sliven part of it does not meet the engineering requirements for minimum diameters in accordance with the functional type of the town. There is no potable water purification plant (PWPP) in the district, for which reason the water is fed to the consumers after disinfection. The quality of the ground and surface waters is adversely affected by the unfinished sewer networks and town waste water treatment plants (TWWTP) and by the application of bad agricultural practices. The deteriorated indicators of raw water over the recent years ("turbidity", "color" and "manganese" ), especially in summer, when the available ponded capacity of the dam decreases and the opportunity to purify the whole water flow for Sliven at the PWPP, have determined the priorities in the W&S Operator's investment policy. An estimate was made of the funds required for completion of the purification plant (the construction of which was frozen in 1996). According to design developed in 1996 "Reconstruction of the Street Water Mains Network of Sliven", after startup of the plant, the high zone of the town will be covered 3 through construction of a new reservoir with V = 4 000 m under the existing, however, 3 unavailable reservoir ,,Bunkera" and the built reservoir ,,MatsulkaWwith V = 2 000 m . According to the plan, the latter shall operate as a back reservoir, however, at the moment it is out of operation due to shortage of pressure. The capaqity of the purification plant is 850 Ys, according to the latest update of the detailed design of 2002. For the above-said reasons, the Investment Program includes completion of the potable water purification plant - PWPP Sliven in the Kishlika countryside, construction of head mains to high- and low-zone reservoirs, construction of 4000 m' high-zone water pond /lying lower than the existing one/, reconstruction of a street water supply network with local water-supply building branch-offs /WSBBOI in regi~nswith frequent accidents and poor quality of the water supply service, completion of a Central Dispatching Station (CDS) and supply of transport vehicles, machinery, water piping fittings, software. Upon implementation of the Program, the health risk to the population will Be minimized and the level of service - improved, in conformity with the stricter requirements of Regulation No. 9/16.03.2001 on potable water quality. The total length of head water mains subject to reconstruction is 27 750 m, of them 6 300 m head water mains with diameters @ 7 10 mm and @ 450 mm, the routes of which cross the boundaries of the urban territories, and the length ~f the street water mains network is 21 450 m with diameters 1 10 mm - 350 mm. Replacement of the local branch-off to the buildings is envisaged.

3. Analysis of the possible environmental impacts of the Project

The analysis is based on the present state of components and environmental factors, and their possible development in connection with th~einvestment intentions of W&S LLC, Sliven for the reconstruction of water supply facilities in the Sliven District. The main

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3.1. Positive impact

With the modernization and development of the water-supply infrastructure, water rationing is avoided which, on the one hand, will lead to more efficient management of the water supply system, and is, on the other hand, of great significance to human health and improvement of the local residents' quality of life. 3.1.1. Positive environmental impact - the reasonable consumption of water resources is of primary importance not only to this but also to the future generations. With implementation of the projects, actual reduction of unreported water flows will be achieved which in its turn will result in reduction of the water quantities delivered at the inlet end of the water supply system and economy of environmental resource. The smaller number of accidents guarantees also operation reliability. The replacement of asbestos cement and steel pipes by pipes made of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) permits application of modem pipe laying technologies while eliminating, in the process of operation, the health risk for consumers from migration of noxious and hazardous substances into the potable water (deposition of manganese oxides as a result of increased Mn concentration in the raw water and its subsequent treatment). 3.1.2. Positive social impact. The proposed Program fits successfully into the regional strategy for balanced and sustainable development of Sliven District, with actual contribution to improvement of the quality of provided water supply service to the population in the district center. The contemplated measures will help to deploy the technological potential of Sliven, to enhance the regional competitiveness and level of development, and manifestation of its advantages within the country'i general development strategy. With improvement of the conditions in the urban environmqnt and less urbanized territories related to it, beneficial conditions for development of the local tourism will be created. Opening of temporary jobs at the construction works is a prerequisite for social and economic stabilization of the respective region.

3.2. Adverse Impacts

During construction: The territories coming under the easement of head main routes will be affected mainly during the construction phase due to the increased emissions of certain noxious substances, fine dust particles and other pollutants generated by the operation of earth-moving building machines and transport activities, handling of earth and bulk building material, layer compaction, etc. During operation: Water purification may have a negative effect on the environment in the event of failure to meet the technology requirewents in the process of effluent treatment by the PWPP and non-compliance with the quality standards set by the Bulgarian environmental legislation at the outfalling points. A negative effect on landscape, natural habitats of rare species and on the cultural heritage can be expected during operation of the facilities as a result of accidents and/or incidents.

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3.3. Adverse Impacts during Construction

The negative impacts during construction are mainly direct, temporary (within the construction phase), short-time and localized, without any cumulative effect.

3.3.1. Due to the nature ofthe contemplated works Disrupted water supply in the region of activities. Potential deterioration of potable water quality upon a change in the water supply arrangements. Scattered materials and machines on the construction sites- pipes, reinforcement iron, pieces of castings, damaged building machines, etc.; creation of unregulated disposal sites for construction debris and spoil material. Improper waste handling and treatment during replacement of the asbestos-cement pipes. Disruptions of the transport traffic and the attendant inconvenience to residents.

3.3.2. Due to type and use of materials During construction, increased levels of fine dust concentrations in the air can be expected in the event of failure to apply the preventive measures during transportation, storage and placing of the aggregate materials used.

3.3.3. Due to construction debris and waste generated at the construction site Excavation works involving stripping of the top humus layer and earth will be performed on the site designated for construction of the Sliven PWPP. The waste generated during construction at a work site, according to the national classifier is: domestic solid waste, construction debris, waste fuels and lubricants, and less probable: hazardous, pints and varnishes. Domestic solid waste generated by the construction workers is handled together with that generated by the residents or urban territories. There is no provision for opcning of any canteens or kitchens. The domestic solid waste from sites outside settlements will be collected in containers and disposed of in the nearest landfill. Waste generated during dismantling of asbestos-cement pipes will be treated in conformity with the normative document (items 20 and 21 of Appendix A) requirement.

3.3.4. Free Air It is assumed that the operation of building mgchines and transport vehicles at any construction sector creates pollution by dust and exhaust gases. Due to the limited dimensions of the sectors such pollution is local, however in the urban territories it may exceed the permissible concentration limits (permissible concentration limits, PCL).

3.3.5. Noise and Vibrations Objects of impact by the "noise" factor will )occur mainly during constnlction or refurbishment of the street water supply network in the settlcments. The noise limits set for them are different depending on their function (item 26 of Appendix A). Residential areas: daytime - 55 dB(A), evening - 59 dB(A) and at night - 45 dB(A). Central urban areas and areas subjected to busy motor vehicle traffic: daytime - 60 dB(A), evening - 55 dB(A), at night - 50 dB(A). ,

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Educational activity and leisure areas: daytime - 45 dB(A), evening - 40 dB(A), at night - 35 dB(A). Medical facility areas: daytime - 45 dB(A), evening - 35 dB(A), at night - 35 dB(A). The noise sources during rehrbishment of water mains and facilities, and during new construction are various transport and building machines and plants such as: dredger, fi-ont loader, asphalt cutter, compactor, asphalt laying equipment, roller, comprcssor, heavy-duty cars, with noise limits within the range 80 dB(A) - 92 dB(A). Noise levels considerably exceeding the above-indicated sanitary limits can be expected near the operating machines. The impact of high noise levels will last for a limited time period - till completion of the works in the respective sector of the water supply network. An increase of the overall acoustic load in that region of construction activities occurs also in the case of idle running building and transport machines.

3.3.6. Water Release of effluent with excessive concentration of chlorine and chlorine-based reagents in open water courses during the startup and adjustment of the refurbishcd or newly built water mains and facilities.

3.3.7. Soils Erosion, floods, landslides and landfalls are factors that can cause environmental problems during both construction and operation phases.

According to data from the W&S operator and the Sliven District Administration, the investment projects do not belong to the Natura 2000 territories under the Habitats Directive and no rare or endangered species are destroyed. Expropriations from the forest and agricultural fund and/or temporary use indemnifications shall be effected as required.

3.3.9. Fauna In the course of construction of head water mains the habitats situated along the route will be left by the animal species, part of which will return to their old habitats upon completion of the construction and recultivation works.

The scale of contemplatcd rehabilitation and new construction is small and no significant impact on the landscape is expected. After completion of the construction the urban environment will be restored (pavement, curbs, side walks), and with recultivation along the head main routes (technical and biological), the landscape will be restored.

3.3.11. Health Factor 3.3.1 1.1. Health risks to the population: a) Risk of excessive noise due to operation of the building machines. That noise is not permanent but with temporary effect only. The effect is disturbing and imtating. b) Work in the open precludes the negative health effect of combustion gases and asphalt evaporations. 3.3.11.2. Health risks to the workers:

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a) - Adverse weather conditions having in mind the need to work "in the open all the year round" in an environment with considerable temperature amplitudes. High temperatures are a risk factor of incidents such as thermal andlor sun shocks. Too low temperatures increase the frequency of colds, diseases of the skeletal/muscular and peripheral nervous system. b) Thc drivers of building machines will be subjected to excessive noise levels of the order 80-100 dB(A). Noise has an adverse effect on the hearing and central nervous system resulting in somnopathy, development of neurotic conditions and arterial hypertension. c) The drivers of building machines will be subjected to general and local vibrations. They injure the vestibular apparatus, the locomotory system and the parenchymal organs, the sensory and circulatory systems of the fingers. d) With the limited scope of excavation and refurbishment works and work in the open air, no adverse health effect is expected by air pollution. e) The labor traumatism risk is highest in the case of manual excavation and erection works. f) In the case of hard physical work involving lifting and carrying of excessive loads, there is higher risk of diseases of the locomotory and nervous/muscular system.

During the construction the working environment factors can have certain effect on workers' health. Such effect is temporary and will be minimized if measures for protection of the workers' health and safety are undertaken.

3.3.12. Common Heritage The distinguishing traits on the characteristics of the district's territory are determined by the preserved natural environment and the cultural and historical h,eritage, the numerous landmarks of national and regional significance. According to information from competent authorities thcre are no historical, architectural and archaeological monuments along the routes of the proposed sites. In the event of an unforeseen find the Bulgarian legislation provides for the necessary action (item 8 of Appendix A).

3.4. Adverse Impacts during Operation

More significant in-operation negative impacts occur in the event of improper disposal of domestic waste generated on the facility site by the operating staff, excessive noise levels /sanitary limit 70dB(A)/ and failure to implement the Emergency and Accident Action Plan in the respective circumstances. It is expected that the following waste types will be generated durzng the operation of Sliven P WPP. 3.4.1. Domestic waste - Domestic waste will be generated by the attending personnel. The expected quantity to be generated by one worker is about 0.5 m31year. 3.4.2. Industrial waste: 3 Waste sand from the quick filters - That sand has 1.5 t/m bulk weight and high organic content, therefore it cannot be used by the utilities. The dewatered sludge is process waste. After commissioning of the PWPP it shall be analyzed to determine its agro-chemical and chemical characteristics and to assess it in

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sanitary and micro-biological terms. That will permit to make a precise classification and find out whether the sludge can be used in the agriculture, for recultivation of disturbed terrains, etc. 3.4.3. Hazardous waste: - waste lubricants and grease - old fluorescent lamps. The impact assessment with respect to the "Waste" indicator is: A. Impact range area: Local. B. Impact magnitude: Low subject to meeting the operation process requirements; C. Impact duration: for the PWPP operation time D. Impact frequency: permanent. E. Cumulative and synergetic positive environmental impacts: can be expected in the long term provided that the sludge is utilized as fertilizer, for recultivation, etc. 3.4.4. Noise and vibrations During operation of the PWPP, the station equipment (pumps, mixers, air blowers, hydrophores, etc.) will be the source of noise. According to their technical data, the noise levels are within 70-75 dB(A). The equipment is erected in a solid building with concrete structure, with expected noise isolation provided by the face walls at least 35 dB(A). The noise levels outside the building are not expected to exceed 45 dB(A) which is below the sanitary rate of 70 dB(A).

4. Mitigation Measures against Potential Environmental Impacts due to Implementation of the Investment Program - during the construction phase and during the operation phase.

The present EMP contains mitigation measures against the negative environmental impacts that are referred to the above-listed potential impacts, and will be applied in the course of Project performance and after its implementation.

During the construction phase:

4.1. For normal functioning of the water supply system in the regions that will be affected by the works, autonomous andlor alternative water supply should be organized for the time of construction and startup. 4.2. The repair works contemplated by W&S LLC- Sliven of some facilities, pressure reservoirs, pump stations, chlorinating plants~,head water mains, town water supply networks, allow, with appropriate organization, perfeqt matching of the construction/erection works (CEW) to the unintempted operation of the water supply system. As required, alternative water supply is ensured for cases of time extension announced by the operator.

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4.3. In cases of modification of the water supply pattern the operator shall provide additional quantities of chlorine and chlorine-based reagents for disinfection of the drinking water with a view to preventing adverse health effects to the population.

4.4. It is recommended to use with priority non-excavation technologies that pcrmit minimization of the cnvironmental impacts. Digging up of the streets is avoided. Besides, changes in traffic organization are reduced.

4.5. Construction debris is deposited in landfills defined by permits. Earth masses in the urban territories as well as in the country are stored temporarily along the routes after which they are used for backfilling. The spoil materials /earth and rock/ are handed over to the state forestries or to interested persons. 4.6. The humus stripped in thc beginning of construction is kept at temporary disposal sites. After completion of the construction it is used for recultivation of disturbed lands. 4.7. The nearest motor depots are used for filling with he1 and lubricants. 4.8. In the event of generating any hazardous waste, including that from replacement of the asbestos-cement pipes, a firm possessing a license for their haulage and treatment is contracted. 4.9. The transport routes crossing settlements for waste transportation to the deposit sites are agreed upon with the municipalities. 4.10. For containment of the impact mainly on the working environment and on the population, the following measures should be undertaken: water sprinkling, monitoring of the condition of machines and vehicles. 4.1 1. In the final phase of the construction, the quantities of reagents needed to neutralize the residual quantities of chlorine in the effluent from flushing and sanitation of water mains and facilities shall be defined in order to meet the requirements of environmental legislation towards the quality of such effluents and to prevent pollution of the environment (soils and open water courses) by chlorine agents. 4.12. Drinking water is delivered to the the construction site by water-carrier cars or bottled. 4.13. In the course of rehabilitation meqsures and new construction in urban territories all effluents generated in the construction process as well as neutralized water from flushing and sanitation of water mains and facilities shall be discharged into the public sewerage system or into the nearest water basin with quality corresponding to its category. 4.14. The technical condition of machines shall be checked cvcry month for oil leaks. 4.15. The existing latrines or chemical toilettes shall be used for the sewage. 4.16. In order to prevent soil pollution, inlspections of the building machines and transport vehicles shall be regularly performed. Transport vehicles shall be washed in the appointed places. 4.17. The transport vehicles shall be covered. 4.18. Management of head mains construction shall preclude triggering of landslides.

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4.19. Blasting works shall be performed after a special, contained-blast plan in order to preserve the adjacent vegetation.

4.20. In the course of rehabilitation works and construction of new facilities the destruction of ligneous and fruticose vegetation shall be minimized as much as possible, after coordination with the competent authority. 4.21. In compliance with the Bulgarian legislation (see it. 2 and 8 of Appendix A) upon discovery of archaeological finds in the course of construction works the Museum of Archaeology and History shall be informed, the construction shall stop temporarily and the respective decision about their preservation shall be made. 4.22. Construction activities shall be limited within the daytime period - from 7,00 a.m. till 7,00 p.m. 4.23. The machines and plants used shall be kept in good repair 4.24. The exhaust pipes of the transport vehicles and building machines shall be fitted with mufflers. 4.25. Idle running of the transport vehicles and building machines shall not be allowed. 4.26. With a view to limiting the adverse effect of unfavorable weather conditions, the workers shall be supplied with work clothes suitable for the season (see it. 18 of Appendix A). 4.27. The workers shall be supplied with personal protection means - helmets, ear muffs, anti-vibration gloves, safety belts, etc., depending on the specifics of work (see it.18 of Appendix A). 4.28. In compliance with the normative requirements (with a view to reducing physical strain, overfatigue and development of skeletal-muscular diseases), regimen of work and rest within a working day are introduced (see it. 18 of Appendix A).

According to the Bulgarian legislation (see it.3 of Appendix A), aggregate materials, concrete mixes and asphalt products used may be supplied only by enterprises possessing the respective license for their extraction and production. With respect to waste, the requirements of the Waste Management Act are met at all stages of the construction. The measures for mitigation and improvement of impacts related to investments in rehabilitation and new construction at water supply sites will be included in the Technical Specification to the Construction Contract. Contractual support is an indispensable prerequisite for implementation, by the Contractor, of all needed measures for protection of the environment on the site itself and outside it and ta limit the damage and inconvenience to people as a result of pollution, noise and other consequences of the construction works. The Contractor shall make sure that, by implementation of the indicated measures that the air emissions, surface run-off and treated effluents, noise and vibration impacts, etc., resulting from the activities performed do not exceed the levels stipulated by the applicable laws (see items 3,4,5,9,10,12 and 13 of Appendix A). Preservation of the natural components is achieved through establishment of integration connections with the anthropogenic lanclscape components which, at the same time, will result in improvement of the visually aesthetic value of the environment.

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Coordinated action with the local state and Municipal authorities and the cornpetent environmental protection and public health bodies is an important prerequisite for successful implementation of the planned rehabilitation measures and new construction in the water transfer network.

During the operation phase:

4.29. Activities required for environmental protection during operation: 4.29.1. The domestic waste generated on the PWPP site will be collected in containers and transported to the solid waste landfill by garbage trucks. 4.29.2. Process waste:

Waste sandfrom the quickfilters - it shall be collected at a temporary disposal site and transported by suitable trucks. It can be used for spreading in layers at the waste landfill. Dewatered sludge - In principle, the sludge left after effluent treatment at a PWPP is suitable as fertilizer in farms, forest areas, fields, low-productive lands, for recultivation of disturbed terrains, etc. If its utilization is impossible or the cost of utilization is unjustifiable, the sludge shall be taken to the landfill by special-purpose trucks. 4.29.3. Hazardous waste: Waste oils/lubricants or grease will be collccted in a pit designed for that purpose and from which they will be transferred to terhporary storage vessels. After that they will be delivered to a firm specialized in treatment or recycling of such waste or deposited in the hazardous waste sector of the waste landfill. They'will be transported by special vehicles in conformity with the requirements. Fluorescent lamps will be collected and delivered to a firm specialized in their recycling or deposited in the hazardous waste sector of the waste landfill. They will be transported by special vehicles in conformity with the requirements. 4.29.4. Construction debris shall be collected in a place designatcd by the plant management and regularly transported to the town's Iahdfill by special trucks 4.29.5. The Emergency Action Plan defines the action required for mitigation of the impacts on the environment and staff upon occurr{nce of such circumstances. The same is developed by the operator and harmonized with the local municipality administration.

5. Monitoring

The contemplated model of monitoring the implementation of the environmental impact mitigation measures was adopted so as to cover all aspects and requirements in conformity with the law and good engineering practice.

5.1. Monitoring during the construction phase:

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The adopted form of monitoring (Annex 3) includes a specific description of the monitoring measures and is designed to cover all aspects in the construction process (related to the adverse impact mitigation measures proposed in the adverse impact mitigation plan) with the parameters to be measured, methods to be applied, points of sampling, measurement intervals, concrete description of the organizational structures and reporting procedures;

5.2. Monitoring during the operation phase:

During the operation phase, monitoring of the sites envisaged by the project will be camed out by the operator firm in conformity with the normative requirements

It shall be carried out in conformity with the Company's approved Own Monitoring Plan. An information system shall be adopted for the purpose of quantitative and qualitative waste characterization and for logging of all data concerning waste disposal. Sludge quantities and quality shall be controlled: by analysis of the indicators evidencing its classification as hazardous or non-hazardous waste and its actual utilization as fertilizer in conformity with the provisions of Decree No. 339134.12.2004. The sludge can be used as fertilizer, for recultivation of disturbed terrains etc., after an agrochemical and chemical characteristic and sanitary micro-biological assessment of samples is made.

EMP Implementation organization and reporting:

Monitoring and reporting will be applied in full by the Contractor's management. The Contractor shall exercise everyday monitoring of the normal environmental practices by presentation of regular reports. These reports shall be addressed to the institutions indicated in the normative requirements and once in a month - to the Employer /Engineer/. The Contractor shall appoint its specialist in charge of the environmental aspects of the Project.

The Engineer auditing the process will report on the performance of environmental impact mitigation measures included in the Technical Specification to the Contract; on the correct understanding and application of EMP by the Contractor; on assurance of the relevant steps; on keeping correct record of any discrepancies, on the conducting of briefing and training, emergency aid measures, and shall evaluate and correct the Contractor's reports. The Engineer shall report on the EMP performance and progress to the Employer every month.

The respective government institutions will be involved in auditing of all environmental protection and social measures and the progress on the Project by receiving regular reports in conformity with the normative requirements.

The Project Management Unit (PMU) establishled at the MRDPW shall keep and store the documentation required by law and by contract. On the basis of the Engineer's reports and site visits as required, EMP performance and progress reports will be presented to the World Bank every six months.

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Institutional Responsibilities in Implementation of the Environment Management Plan

Making of decisions on Responsibilities for environment management impact mitigation and Reporting relations /start of action, expense performance (who reports to whom) authorization, completion/ monitoring and intervals Institutions or Activities persons in charge

MRDPW /Employer/ Contractor to Engineer Monitoring of Engineer RIEW /monthly/ EMP Supervisor, contact RIPQPH Engineer: performance person appointed I AE to MRDPW, to RIEW by Employer Municipalities /monthly/ /MRDPW/ PMU at MRDPW - to RIE W the Bank (every six MoE W months) RIPQPH

6. Conclusions and Steps Recommended to Ensure Performance of the EMP.

According to the developed Environmental Impact Mitigation Program (Annex 2) and Environmental Monitoring Program (Annex 3), the Contractor is not required to provide additional facilities involving significant costs. The recommended steps needed to ensure performance of the EMP are: a) Provide for funds for implementation of the adverse impact mitigation measures and EMP performance monitoring by including it in the Technical Specifications to the Construction Contract. b) Obtain the Contractor's correct understanding of the steps and resources required for environment management, the required steps and measures being evaluated and offered. c) Discuss the EMP at preliminary clarification sessions. d) After signing of the Contract, the Employer shall officially familiarize the Contractor with the prevention and impact mitigation by means of the EMP included in the Contract and the implemcntation of monitoring. The main problems, conclusions, recommendations and negative impact mitigation measures are defined in conformity with the objectives set in the Terms of Reference. In the longer term, with the proposed investment projects, EMP implementation and through application of good engineering practices for optimization of the set of activities in the process of producing and supply of drinking and washing water to the population, the objectives of responsible use of water resources set in the government's policy for sustainable development of the water sector are achieved without any risk to the environment and with a beneficial effect on the life quality of the population, which leads to the conclusion that the Project is beneficial.

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7. Consultations and Public Discussions - Discussion of the Positive and Adverse Impacts, Routine Consultations and NGO

In connection with the Municipal Infrastructure Improvement Project and more particularly, with implementation of the Investment Program of Water & Sewerage LLC Sliven, funded from a World Bank loan, the Environment Management Plan was announced publicly at the W&S LLC - Sliven and to the Municipality of Sliven.

EMP announcement Place of Comments made What was date announcement incorporated 1 2 3 4 22.10.2007 W&S LLC Sliven - on No objections, the notice board comments or recommendations were received within the 15-day time limit. 22.10.2007 Sliven Municipality - No objections, on the notice board comments or recommendations were received within the 15-day time limit. 26.10.2007 W&S LLC Sliven's No objections, web site comments or recommendations were received within the 15-day - time limit.

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Annex 1 Contract Provisions

This Annex describes the environmental mitigation requirements to be followed by the Contractor and measures to be carried out by the Contractor(s) related to environmental protection which will be included in the performance Contract.

General The Contractor shall adopt all measures to protect the environment on the construction site as well as off the site, and to limit the damage and inconvenience to people and property due to pollution, noise, and other consequences of its acts. The Contractor's act~vityshall be in conformity with the requirements of all Bulgarian laws and bylaws related to environmental protection. The technology of work performance proposed by the Contractor shall be in conformity with the Environment Management Plan. The Contractor shall submit an Environmental Impact Mitigation Program and a program of monitoring the performance of the respective measures based on the provisions in this Environment Management Plan /Annex2 and Annex 3 to it/, prepared at the Conceptual Design Phase and included in the Technical Specifications of the Contract. The Contractor shall make sure that the air emi$sions, surface run-off, treated waste water, etc., resulting from its activity do not exceed the levels indicated in the applicable law. The Contractor shall provide the means, information, consumables, certified teams, tools and manpower needed for efficient test runs (sampling) wherever required. The Contractor shall nominate one of his senior staff members to be responsible for follow-up of the implementation of the provisions of the environmental plan as well as for the guidance of the rest of the staff and reporting to the Engineer. The Engineer shall be in charge of monitoring and verification of the overall construction compliance to the Environmental Impact Mitigation Plan and of the absence of any deviations from it or from the Contract. The Engineer shall have the right to interrupt the Contractor's work if the conditions of the approved envitonmental plan are not met.

Permits The Contractor shall be in charge of drawing up and approval of the documentation and site- specific information:

Technologies and methodologies utilized by the Contractor; Specification of basic materials for potable water supply and of the natural resources to be used (quantity and quality): i.e. all raw material, including gravel, fill, and bituminous materials as well as fuel and energy; Specification of final work output; List and characteristics of harmful substances utilized; Particular measures ensuing from the climate conditions in the region of works, from the meteorological characteristics and coefficients of emission into the atmosphere; Specification of water supply sources and treatment of waste water; Investigation and obtaining of directions for disposal of humus and/or spoil material andor construction debris from the construction site; List of harmful substances generated in the production process by the Contractor Emissions from construction equipment and transport vehicles.

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Solid waste from construction and construction camps The Contractor is obliged to undertake the actions needed for lawfbl management of the waste generated in the process of construction or auxiliary works. - Construction debris and related waste shall be removed from the site in an orderly manner and disposed of in accordance with the existing regulations in the sites indicated in the permits. - The Contractor shall make arrangements for regular collection and removal of the solid waste from the construction site and construction camps to the respective disposal sites. When construction takes place in urbanized areas the solid waste is managed through the local waste collection and disposal systems of the respective municipalities. In the event of generation of hazardous waste (inclusive of materials containing asbestos), the waste is classified and the Contractor shall contract a firm possessing a license for its treatment in conformity with the applicable legislation. The natural material excavated during construction shall be treated as follows: - The humus layer (wherever there is any along the line routes) is reclaimed, deposited in the sites indicated in the permits and utilized on the terms and procedure of the existing Regulation on Humus Utilization. Clean soil material (Spoil Material) that is not reusable shall be removed from the site and deposited in accordance with the existing regulations in the sites indicated in the permits.

Protection of Ligneous Vegetation The Contractor shall undertake the necessary reasonable action to protect the green system and minimize the destruction of ligneous and fruticose vegetation. Perennial ligneous vegetation may be destroyed only if such act is in conformity with the Regulation on Green System Development and Protection on the territory of the respective Municipality subject to permit for clearing issued by the special verdurization authority. Grassed and park areas of the urban territory disturbed during construction shall be restored as part of the Contractor's obligations for restoration of the vicinity. Blasting works shall be performed after a special contained-blast plan in order to protect the nearby vegetation.

Noise control The Contractor shall follow all the existing laws and regulations concerning the noise control and limiting the discomfort to the population and the workers. The Contractor shall propose and adopt effective measures both in management and technology to minimize noise, such as: The machines and plants used shall be maintained in good repair; The exhaust pipes of vehicles and building machines shall be fitted with muffles; ldle running of vehicles and building machines shall not bc allowed. In residential areas, work shall be performed within the working hours (9:OOh. - 17:00h.), and in the vicinity of medical facilities and kindergartens the noise-generating activities shall be interrupted between 14:OOh and 1 6:OOh.; All noise not relating to the construction shall be avoided as far as possible.

Dust control The Contractor shall follow all the existing laws and regulations concerning the mitigation of dust impact on the environment in construction works and propose and follow measures for control of that parameter. The Contractor shall submit and coordinate a plan indicating the proposed routes for aggregate material or construction debris transport. The Contractor shall suppress the dust generated during operation of the equipment, cover the

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Deviation and Traffic Measures: Temporary Traffic Management Plan The applicable Bulgarian regulation requires fiom persons performing construction or repair works to undertake steps to design and apply a Temporary Traffic Management Plan (TTM). In most cases, the Temporary Traffic Management Plan is prepared in advance as part of the Investment Project, and delivered to the Contractor together with the Water Supply Detailed Engineering Design. The TTM Plan shall be reviewed by the Republic's Road Infrastructure Fund or the district road administration, or the municipal administration, (depending on the class of road sector where construction is going on) as well as the control authorities of the Ministry of Internal Affairs minimum 15 days before the commencement of construction. Where the Plan is drawn up by the Contractor, the Engineer's approval shall be obtained within 28 days prior to the commencement of the construction, after which the approval of the above-mentioned institutions shall be sought. The Temporary Traffic Management Plan shall indicate the proposed plan of safe road traffic, including all construction details, temporary lighting and signing, etc., matching the work performance milestones. The Draft Plan shall cover the entire construction site and the access to it and shall include: an Explanatory Note; Layout of the road (street) sector; scope of the work site; a TTM diagram indicating: a) type and location of the lighting and signing with road marking, road signs, traffic lights, and other means of signalization in the work sector with the required elevations and dimensions; b) by-road diagram and its traffic signing and lighting, including access roads to individual properties; c) specification of the devices and materials needed for lighting and signing and TTM implementation. The Temporary Traffic Management Plan should also indicate the manner in which pedestrian traffic will be controlled where required. During construction works, the Contractor shall have the following responsibilities related to TTM application: inspect the condition and maintain in good repair the planned lighting and signing (signs, traffic control devices, marking, etc.), including night lighting, both during work and in the parts of the day; coordinate maintenance of traffic operations with the Engineer and the Traffic Police; review work areas, equipment operation and storage, and material handing and storage related to traffic safety; prepare and submit to the Engineer for approval a program for adoption of precautions for work during the winter period, containing: proposed precautions prior to the onset of winter; and proposed maintenance of existing traffic thoroughfares within the Site of the Works during the winter period; adopt all precautions required for safe work in winter - limit the excavation work, inspect and maintain the pedestrian bridges, etc. Where a Temporary Traffic Management Plan is prepared in advance as part of the Investment Project, all activities related to its implementation will be known in advance before the date of submission of the construction performance proposals and their detailed inclusion in the Bill of Quantities will be possible. In the event that the Contractor will be in charge of preparation and implementation of the TTM Plan, it can be included in the Bill of Quantities only as general items.

Soil Erosion The Contractor, under the Engineer's supervision, shall adopt all reasonable measures for erosion control and prevention during construction.

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Materials The Contractor shall meet the following general requirements towards the construction supplies used: they shall be of an origin indicated in advance, established and meeting the normative requirements shall be evaluated as complying with the substantial requirements to construction and meet the Technical Specifications in conformity with applicable legislation; and shall be accompanied with relevant documents (statements of compliance, certificates of compliance, test reports, etc.), evidencing their conformity with the normative regulations. Aggregate materials for backfilling (sand, gravel, rubble), beside the above-listed, shall be accompanied by a certificate evidencing that the borrow pits by which they are supplied PO S sesses the needed license for their extraction. The above-listed general requirements shall apply to pipeline building supplies that will be in contact with potable water. At the construction site, materials shall be kept in the designated locations to avoid possible pollution of soil, water courses, etc.

Protection of Water Resources and Soils The Contractor shall carry the full administrative and legal responsibility for any pollution of surface waters and soils according to the existing legislation, caused by its acts. In the event of crossing river courses (depending on the design solution) the Contractor should limit the crossing front of building machines and vehicles with a view to minimizing the impacts on the river ecosystem. Construction works shall be performed during low-water periods. The Contractor shall ensure that no oil products, fuel, lubricants, detergents, paint or other harmful substances are introduced into the soil, streams and imgation or basins. Filling or service maintenance of any machinery or transport vehicles shall be restricted to the nearest filling station. In the event that filling has to be performed on the construction site, the appropriate devices shall be used. The discharge of oil and fuel onto open soils is prohibited. For prevention of accidental oil leaks, the technical condition of the machines shall be checked every month. Without overruling the above requirements, the Contractor shall submit to the Engineer an emergency action plan for hazardous spills and leakage, subject for approval before commencement of the works. The Contractor shall submit in writing to the Engineer the locations of the installations related to the provision of water, fuel, construction mixes, drainage, etc., and the distances to the nearest water supply, irrigation or draining facilities, particular green or protected areas. The above-said applies to both the construction site and the construction camp for the Contractor's staff. The nearest existing toilets or chemical toilets shall be used in the construction sites or at the workers' camps. The direct discharge of sewage from worker's camps into any water basin is prohibited.

Health, Safety and Accidents

The Contractor shall undertake at any time all precautions required and relevant to securing the health and safety of all persons that have the right to be on the construction site and near it, and adhere to all applicable safety procedures, including fire and accident safety, safety of electrical installations, safe operation of higher-risk plants, blasting and fire works etc. The applicable Bulgarian legislation (Regulation No. 2 1 22.03.2004 on meeting the minimum requirements for healthy and safe labor conditions during construction and erection

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Provision, update review, or absence of a HSF plan does not relieve the Contractor of any responsibilities to ensure the safety and health of its employees, subcontractors or any other persons on the site, or of its obligations by force of the applicable Regulation pertaining to: Risk assessment during the construction; . Development and updating of safety & health instructions depending on the specific conditions on the construction site by CEW types and in the cases required by the applicable legislation; The provision of protective clothing and equipment in accordance with the regulatory framework; Provision of initial and regular instruction on healthy and safe labor conditions (HSLC) to the employees; Defining, in written job descriptions, the senior staffs (engineering managers, foremen, etc.) responsibilities as well as the responsibilities of persons in charge of risk elimination in the process of work, endowed with the powers and resources needed for that purpose; The provision of a qualified officer as HSLC OfficerICoordinator who has specific knowledge of safety regulations, and experience of safety precautions and who shall advise on all matters affecting the safety of workers, subcontractors and supervising officers. The provision of safety maintenance of the facilities and equipment (electrical and lifting equipment, building machines, transport vehicles, etc.) and their continuous monitoring with a view to elimination of defects that might affect the employees' safety and health or the environment; The adherence to Bulgarian legislation on fire protection and preparation of a fire prevention and fighting plan subject to the Engineer's approval; The provision of latrines in conformity with the sanitary and hygiene requirements and fire and accident safety (FAS) requirements;

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The provision of instruction on handling of various materials, storage and disposal of used hazardous materials; The provision of collection, storage and transportation of waste and debris; The provision and maintenance of access to all points on the site in a safe condition free of injury risk; The provision of joint work of construction workers and free-lance employees, if any; The provision of collaboration with the industries in the region of or near the construction site; The provision of first-aid facilities for persons injured in an industrial accident, fire, disaster or incident; Adoption of additional measures for the employees working in the open in adverse weather conditions; Good order and cleanliness on the construction site; - Provision of integration of the construction site into the environment, including appropriate sewerage, waste collection and disposal, etc., as required by law and in a manner satisfactory to the Engineer. This requirement applies also to auxiliary work sites, the construction camp, etc. The safety officer/coordinator appointed by the Contractor shall have the power to receive instructions from the Engineer on matters relating to the health and safety of personnel on Site and the safe conduct of site operations. The Contractor shall send to the Engineer details on every accident as soon as possible after its occurrence. The Contractor shall keep a log book and produce reports on people's safety, health and security as well as on damages inflicted on property as the Engineer may reasonably request. Considering the nature of the sites and the fact that when water supply mains are connected to existing water mains and/or facilities, the persons (the Contractor's employees) may come into direct contact with drinking water, a requirement can be set that such work may be performed solely by persons possessing personal health record book.

Cultural Heritage: Historical, Architectural and Archeological Under the applicable Bulgarian law and bylaws, in the event of chance finds during construction that show some signs of cultural heritage objects, the work shall temporarily cease.. The Contractor shall immediately inform the Engineer, the municipal administration and the nearest museum of history adopting, at the same time, the required precautions to prevent its staff or any other persons to move or damage any of the finds. The measures for preservation of the find shall be adopted under the Engineer's and competent persons' guidance.

Social Issues

The Contractor shall adhere to all labor laws applicable to the Contractors' staff, including the laws pertaining to its employment, health, security, welfare, immigration or emigration and will provide for all its legitimate rights. The Contractor shall demand from its employees adherence to all applicable laws including those pertaining to labor safety. The Contractor shall not disturb, without any need for it or in an inappropriate manner, the community's comfort. The Contractor shall adopt, at any moment, all precautions to prevent unlawful or unruly behavior and violations of the order by or among the Contractor's staff as

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Supervision and Monitoring Without rclieving the Contractor of its obligation for permanent compliance control, the Engineer will be in charge of the monitoring and verification of compliance of the overall construction work with the Environmental Impact Mitigation Plan and of making sure that there are no deviations from it or from the Contract.

Payment

All costs associated with environmental protection will bc considered as being covered by the overall payments specified in the Construction Contract. All costs entailed in sampling and testing for environmental purposes shall be deemed to be included in the prices and rates entered by the Contractor in the Bill of Quantities.

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Annex 2. Environmental Impact Mitigation Program

2.1. Construction Phase

Place and time Implementation Control functions Impact due to: Impact Mitigation Measure Person in Charge of performance Funds performed by: 1 2 3 4 5 6

Site Clearing The humus stripped in the beginning of construction of At the As per bills of The Contractor MRDPW (The Engineer*), water mains and reservoirs is stored at temporary storage construction site, quantities, construction supervision and sites. After completion of the construction it is used for initial phase and actually proven representative of the recultivation of the affected lands. after quantities at municipal administration In urbanized areas, the removed construction debris construction prices accepted and RIEW (asphalt. pavement, sidewalk paving stone, etc.) are completion by contract. transported to and disposed of at the indicated sites in conformity with the local regulations and permits. After completion of construction the paving is restored to its initial condition. Clearing of ligneous and fruticose vegetation shall be minimized and done after agreement with the competent authority. a) Noise disturba~rceinclrtdiirg The machines and plants used shall be maintained in good At the Included in the The Contractor The Engineer, KIPQPH vibrations repair and meet the noise limits setin~Bulgaria.The exhaust construction cost of mandatory pipes of the transport and building equipment shall be fitted site, maintenance. The with mufflers. Construction work time shall be restricted permanently. minimum for from 7.00 a.m. till 7.00 p.m. near homes. Repairs performed extra measures. in the regions of medical facilities, sanatoria, kindergartens (where the daytime noise limit is 45 dB(A), shall cease all noise generating works between 2,00 and 4,00 p.m. while the residents are resting. Idle running of transport and construction equipment shall not be allowed. The workers shall be supplied with ear muffs. b) D~tsrpoH~ier/Air-qualily- - Earth works, temporary and by-roads shall be sprinkled with At the The minimum The Contractor The Engineer water to prevent dust pollution; the trucks carrying fine construction materials such as sand and fine aggregate shall be covered to site, reduce their scattering on the way. permanently

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c) Traffic disturbance during Prepare and apply a Temporary Traffic Management Plan At the The minimum I'he Contractor The Engineer, District Road cor~structionworks through appropriate measures and a clearly visible and easy construction Administration / Municipal to follow sign and light system for traffic redirection, site, administration, Traffic coordinated with the respective institutions in conformity permanently Police with the prevailing normative system. Excavation-free technology shall be applied wherever possible. d) Transport andpedestrian Prepare and apply a plan for temporary traffic organization At the The minimum The Contractor The Engineer safery witlt/witljout ongoing with appropriate fencing, lights and clear safety signs. construction construction work Preparation and application of a safety and health plan. site, permanently e) Soil erosion Control of soil erosion by means of battering, draining, and At the The minimum The Contractor The Engineer other means. construction site, permanently f) Aggregate rnaterial borrow Use only licensed borrow pits; undertake preventive At the No extra funds The Contractor The Engineer pits measures against in-transport material spilling; all vehicles construction required. shall be covered to avoid spilling on the way from the site, borrow pits. permanently g) Water and soilpollution due Designate places for material storage; isolate the concrete At the The minimum, The Contractor The Engineer to in~properstorage, work sites from water basins; the areas for washing of construction included in the management and use of building and other equipment shall be isolated from water site, funds for rnaterials basins and located in places that do not drain into water permanently construction site basins directly or indirectly. organization. If) Water and soilpollutior~due The wastes shall be deposited in designated places protected At the As per bills of The Contractor The Engineer to improper waste disposal from washing away, indicated by the authorized bodies. co~istruction quantities, After flushing and disinfection of newly built water mains site, actually proven and facilities, neutralize the solution and release it in the permanently quantities at designated places - public sewerage, or another basin. prices accepted Existing or chemical toilets shall be used for sewer effluent. by contract. In the event of generation of hazardous wastes, inclusive of materials containing asbestos, contract a firm possessing a license for their treatment. i) Potential water and soil Use the nearest motor depot for fuels and lubricants. At the No extra funds The Contractor The Engineer pollrrtion due to improper use of No waste oil from the machines /dredgers,etc.l shall be construction required. the building equipment released in the public sewerage, in gutters, rivers or any site, other places not indicated in the permits permanently

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j) Airpollution due to improper The machines and plants used shall be maintained in good At the No extra funds The Contractor The Engineer maintenance of the equipment technical condition. construction required. Idle running of transport and construction equipment shall site, not be allowed.. permanently k) Labor safety Follow the safety and health plan; provide briefings daily At the The minimum The Contractor The Engineer and at regular intervals as required by the regulations; use construction personal protection means; safe organization of by-pass site, traffic. permanently I) Arclraeologicalfinds All archaeological finds discovered during the works shall be On the The Contractor The Engineer, NlCH and treated in conformity with Bulgarian laws. Upon finding of construction sitc AIM

archaeological objects the Contractor shall promptly inform - upon the Engineer, the municipal administration and the nearest discovery of museum having taken measures for preservation of the find archaeological and following the competent bodies' instructions. finds m) Possible air, water and soil Domestic solid waste shall be collected in containers and At the The minimum The Contractor The Engineer and pollution at tlre workers' taken to the nearest landfill. construction RIEW constructior~camp Existing or chemical toilets shall be used for sewage camp site effluent. Ensure proper handling of lubricants and solvents through safe storage.

2.1. Operation Phase

Place and time Implementation Control functions Impact due to: Impact Mitigation Measure Person in Charge of performance Funds performed by: 1 2 3 4 5 6

a)Water & soilpollution due to 1.The domestic waste generated on the PWPP site shall be On the PWPP, Included in the Head of PWPP MoEW & RlEW improper waste disposal collected in containers and taken to the nearest disposal slte. site, operation costs 2. Construction debris shall be collected at a site designated permanently by the plant management and regularly hauled to the town disposal site by special-purpose freight vehicles. 3. Industrial waste: 3.1. The waste sand from the quick filters shall be collected at a temporary storage site and hauled by suitable freight

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vehicles. It can be used for spreading between the waste layers at the waste disposal site. 3.2. In principle, dewatered sludge can be used as fertilizers in agriculture, forestry, fields, low-productive lands, recultivation of disturbed terrains, etc. If that is not feasible or the costs are too high, the sludge will be taken to the waste disposal site by special-purpose freight vehicles. 4. Hazardous waste: 4.1. Waste oils or grease shall bc collected in a special pit from which they will be transferred to temporary storage vessels. After that they will be delivered to a specialized firm for processing or recycling, or deposited in the special hazardous waste sector of the waste disposal facility. They will be transported by special vehicles meeting the requirements. 4.2. The fluorescent lamps shall collected in a place specially designated for that and delivered to a specialized recycling company or deposited in the special hazardous waste sector of the waste disposal facility. They will be transported by special vehicles meeting the requirements. h) Noise The equipment used / pumps, mixers, air-blowers, In the PWPP By the Operator Head of PWPP RlPCPH and vibrations hydrophores, etc.1 shall be maintained in proper technical building, Included in the condition and meet the noise limits established in Bulgaria. continuously operating costs Ear muffs shall be provided for the staff working in premises near the above-mentioned equipment At PWPP b)Fnrce Majeure events and Emergency Action Plan site, upon The Operator Head of PWPP The Municipality emergencies event occurrence

** Everywhere in this text Engineer means Consultant Engineer or any other expert who is appointed by the Employer and performs site supervision.

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Annex 3: Monitoring Program for the Construction Phase

How shall the When shall the Where shaN tlze parameter be parameter be What parameter shall Required Organization in Impact due to: parameter be monitored?/type of monitored? (at be monitored ? Funds /Cost/ charge of Monitoring monitored? monitoring what intervals or equipment continuously) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 a) Noise arzd vibratioti Noise levels, dB(A) At and near the work Inspection and Once during the At prices of the The Contractor, the places measurement by an construction works accredited Engineer*, RIPQPH. accredited laboratory in a selected laboratory and IAE, RIEW and the with the respective representative at express check municipalities apparatus pursuant to sector and upon prices prevailing report regulations h) Dust pollrrtinri/Air Air pollution At and near the work Inspection and First check At prices of the The Contractor, the quality places measurement by an -at the start of accredited Engineer, RIPQPH, accredited laboratory construction; laboratory and IAE, RIEW and the with the respective - sudden; at express check municipalities apparatus pursuant to - at reg.intervals, prices prevailing pursuant to regulations regulations pppp t;i Traffic disturbunce Availability and At and neal- the work Inspection, Before works Included upon during constructioti application of a site within the scope of observation start; project The Contractor; the works Temporary Traffic the Temporary Traffic - permanently performance Engineer,RTC and the Organization (TTO) Organization (TTO) - at intervals costing for TTO municipalities Plan; traffic schemes Plan d) Transport and Visibility and At and near the work Observation - continuously Included upon The Contractor; the pedestrian safety appropriate methods site - at reg.intervals project Engineer,RTC and the witWwithout ongoing performance municipalities construction works costing for TTO e) Soil erosion Turbidity On the work site Observation Continuously No extra funds The Contractor, the - ~ - --~- - ~-- required Engineer f) Aggregate borrow Possession of valid Sand, rubble and rock Inspection and Before works No extra funds The Contractor; the pits operation license and borrow pits document control start; during required Engineer origin certificate of the performance, upon aggregate used placing of materials

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g ) Water andsoil Water and soil quality Effluent from site, Observation; -Continuously -The Contractor; pollution due to for presence of material storage sites; Inspection; -At reg.intervals - Engineer, IAE and improper storage, suspended substances, equipment washing Check - sample -Upon RIEW management and use oils, pH value collection precipitation (rain, - At prices of -The Contractor of materials snow etc.) and the accredited incident laboratory h) Water andsoil Water and soil quality The construction site Observation; -Continuously -No extra funds -The Contractor; pollution due to for presence of and service roads required improper waste suspended substances, Inspection -At reg.intervals -The Engineer, RIEW disposal oils, pH value At least monthly and municipalities - and upon report i) Potential water and Water and soil quality The construction site Observation; -Continuously -No extra funds -The Contractor, soil pollution due to for presence of and service roads required iitlproper use of tlre suspended substances, Inspection -At reg.intervals - The Engineer and the building equipment oils, pH value sudden check At least monthly municipalities and upon report j) Airpollutiorr due to Exhaust gases, dust The construction site Observation; -No extra funds -The Contractor, improper mair~tenance During work required of tlte equipmerit Inspection The Engineer, RIPQPH, IAE, RIEW and the municipalities k) Labor safety Availability of personal The construction site Inspection sudden checks -No extra funds The Contractor, the protection means; during work required Engineer, RIPQPH, instruction books; Health and Labor Inspectorate and safety checks I) Comnlon heritage Architectural, The construction site Observation Upon discovery -No extra funds The Contractor, the archaeological and required Engineer, NICH and historical common Inst. of Archaeology heritage with Museum m) Overall conditions Cleanliness, collection At the construction Sudden check As per prevailing -No extra funds The Contractor, the at /he workers' and removal of domestic camp regulations and required Engineer, RIPQPH, construction camp solid waste, effluent procedures W&S treatment

* Everywhere in this text Engineer means Consultant Engineer or any other expert who is appointed by the Employer and performs site supervision

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Appendix A

Normative Documents Applicable to the Project

1. Water Act. Adapts the European Framework Directive on Water to the conditions in Bulgaria; 2. Structure of the Territory Act - regulates the public relations related to structure of temtories, investment planning and civil works in the Republic of Bulgaria; 3. Environmental Protection Act - This act regulates the public relations in the area of: protection of the environment for the present and future generations and protection of people's health; preservation of the biological diversity in harmony with the natural

biological and geographical characteristics of the country; protection , and use of environmental components; control and management of the factors harrnhl to the environment; exercising- of control on environment condition and pollution sources; pollution prevention and restriction; establishment and hnctioning of the National Environment Monitoring System; the environmental protection strategies, programs and plans; collection and access to information on the environment; economic organization of environmental protection activities; environmental protection rights and obligations of the State, the Municipalities, legal and physical persons; 4. Health Act. This act regulates the public relations related to protection of the citizens' health; 5. Waste Management Act. This act regulates waste management with consideration of the environment as a combination of rights and obligations, decisions, acts and activities, related to their generation and treatment as well as the forms of control over these activities. This act sets the requirements with respect to products forming hazardous or widespread wastes in the process of their generation or after their final use; 6. Biological Diversity Act. This act regulates the relations between the State, the Municipalities, legal and physical persons with respect to protection and sustainable use of the biological diversity; 7. Protected Areas Act. Regulates the categories of protected areas, their purpose and regime of protection, use, restoration and management including permitted and prohibited activities in the individual categories; 8. Monuments of Culture and Museums Act - regulates finding, ptotection and popularization of the monuments of culture located in the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria; 9. Air Purity Act. The act regulates the methods of determining the air quality indicators and limits, emission restriction, rights and obligations of the respective regulating authorities, management and preservation of free air quality. The act regulates the restriction of noxious emissions from fixed and mobile sources; 10. Environmental Noise Protection Act. This act regulates the assessment, management and control of noise in the environment caused by motor, railway, air and water transport as well as industrial plants and facilities and by local noise sources ...; 11. Water Supply and Sewerage Services Regulation Act. This act provides for price regulation, affordability and quality of water supply and sewerage services provided by water supply and sewerage (W&S) operators; 12. MH, MRDP W and MoE W Regulation No. 9/16.03.2001. on the Quality of Potable and Washing Water. W&S operators carry out, or assign to accredited laboratories the continuous and periodic monitoring of the quality of water supplied to consumers by physico-chemical, microbiological and radiological indicators; Ornonrt Consult LLC, 17 G Benkovskr Street, Sof~a1000 phone.:02/980-21-16, fax. 021960-04-68 Environment Management Plan - Investment Program of W&S LLC-Sliven - Appendix A

13. MoE W, MRDPW, MH, and ME Regulation No.6/09.11.2000 on emission standards for permissible content of noxious and hazardous substances in waste water discharged into water bodies. This Regulation establishes the emission standards for permissible content of some noxious and hazardous substances in waste water discharged into water bodies; 14. EPC, MH and TCPC Regulation No. 7/08.08.1986 on indicators and standards for determining the quality of surface running water. This Regulation establishes the indicators and standards for determining the permissible degree of pollution of surface running water; 1 5. MoE W Regulation No.10/03.07.2001 on Granting of Permits for Waste Water Discharge in Water Bodies and Establishing of the Individual Emission Restrictions of Point Sources of Pollution. The Regulation defines the procedure and manner of issuing permits for discharge of waste water from point sources into surface water bodies; 16. MoE W Regulation No.5/08.11.2000. on the Procedure and Method of Establishing the Networks and Activity of the Nutional Water Monitoring System. This Regulation establishes Procedure and manner of establishing water monitoring networks and regulates the activity of the Natikonal Water Monitoring Agency in the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria; 17. Regulation No. 7 on air quality assessment and management. This Regulation establishes the terms, procedure and manner of assessment and management of free air quality by provisions for: conduct of the state policy of free air quality assessment and management, including improvement of free air quality in the regions where the established limits have been exceeded, and its maintenance in the other regions; credible, representative, timely and precise assessment of free air quality in the country's territory performed by the observation and monitoring systems ... ; 18. Regulation No. 2 /22.03.2004 on the Minimum Labor Health and Safety Requirements for Construction and Erection Works This Regulation defines the minimum of requirements applicable to provision of healthy and safe labor conditions at temporary and mobile construction sites; 19. Regulation No. 15 / 27.06.2006 on the sanitary requirements with respect to persons working at child-care facilities, specialized institutions for children and old people, water supply facilities, food production or trade enterprises, barber's shops, hair- dresser's and beauty parlors. This Regulation defines the sanitary requirements with respect to persons working at: ..., water supply facilities and stations - pump and water treatment stations, reservoirs, chlorinating plants, water supply networks (that applies to the persons who are in direct contact with the potable water during repairs and emergency action) and sanitary protection zones of the water sources; 20. Regulation No.5 / 15.04.2003 on prevention and reduction pollution of the environment with asbestos. This Regulation defines requirements applicable to the prevention and reduction of pollution of the environment with asbestos for the purpose of environmental and human health protection; 2 1. Regulation No. 9/04.08.2006 on protection of the workers against risks related to asbestos exposure during work. This Regulation defines requirements applicable to protection of workers' health, including prevention of existing or potential risks of asbestos exposure in the process of work; 22. Regulation No.16 / 23.07.2001 on temporary traffic management in cases of construction and repair works on roads and streets. This Regulation dednes the terms, procedure and means of signalization in cases of temporary traffic man$gement in the process of construction and repair works on roads and streets;

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23. Regulation on the Terms and Procedure of Performance of Environmental Impact Assessments. This Regulation defines the terms and procedure of investment proposal environmental impact assessment; 24. Regulation No.26 / 22.10.1996) on Recultivation of Disturbed Lands, Amelioration of Low-Productive Lands and Utilization of the Humus Layer. Defines the humus layer treatment during construction works on agricultural land; 25. Regulation No. 3 on the permissible limits for noxious substance concentration in soils. This Regulation sets the permissible concentration limits for noxious substances in soils; 26. Regulation No. 6 /26.06.2006 on Environmental Noise Indicators determining the discomforr degree during different parts of the day, limit values of the Environmental Noise Indicators, methods of assessment of the noise indicator levels and harmful effects of noise on the population's health; 27. Council of Ministers Decree 339/14.12.2004; Regulation on the procedure and method of utilization of waste water treatment sludge through its use in the agriculture. The Regulation defines: the procedure and method of utilization of the sludge from waste water treatment plants and purification facilities through their use in agriculture; requirements that shall be met by the sludge, in order to guarantee that there will be no harmfbl effect on the human health or the environment, soils included; procedure of reporting on the utilized sludge; 28. Council of Ministers Decree 131/2000 Regulation on the requirements towards treatment and transportation of wuste oils and oil produces. The Decree defines the requirements towards collection, temporary storage, transportation, utilization and sequestration of waste oils.

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APPENDIX B

ABBREVIATIONS USED

1. AIM - Archaeological Institute with Museum 2. W&S - Water Supply and Sewerage 3. SWSN - Street water supply network 4. TTM - Temporary traffic management 5. TWWTP - Town Waste Water Treatment Plant 6. EU - European Union 7. HSLC - Healthy and safe labor conditions 8. IAE - Implementation Agency for Environment 9. TP - Traffic Police 10. MRDPW - Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works 1 1. MoEW - Ministry of Environment and Water 12. MIA - Ministry of Internal Affairs 13. MV - Motor vehicles 14. NICH - National Institute of Cultural Heritage 15. NGO - Non-government Organizations 16. PWPP - Potable water purification plant 17. HDPE - High-density polyethylene 18. PCL - pcrmissiblc conccnrration limits 19. SHP - Safety and Health Plan 20. FAS - fire and accident safety 21. EMP - Environment Management Plan 22. RIEW - Regional Inspectorate of Environment and Water 23. RIPCPH- Regional lnspectorate for Protection and Control of Public Health 24. CEW - Construction and erection works 25. WSBBO - Water supply building branch-offs iconnectjonsl 26. CDS - Central Dispatching Station

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Potable water purification plant, Sliven Condition of the construction site

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Pressure reservoir ,,Bunkera" High zone V= 4000 m3

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Route of head water main PWPP- reservoir ,,Bunkera"

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CHART OF THE WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM OF SLIVEN WITH PLOTTED SECTORS OF WATER MAIN RECONSTRUCTION

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