Additional Financing This Semi-Annual Environmental Monitoring Report Is a Document of the Borrower

Semi-annual Environmental Monitoring Report

Project No. 34418-023 June 2020

Southwest Area Integrated Water Resources Planning and Management Project - Additional Financing This Semi-annual Environmental Monitoring Report is a document of the borrower. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB's Board of Directors, Management, or staff, and may be preliminary in nature.

In preparing any country program or strategy, financing any project, or by making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area in this document, the Asian Development Bank does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area.

GOVERNMNET OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH Ministry of Water Resources

Bangladesh Water Development Board

SEMI-ANNUAL ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING REPORT [Period January-June 2020] FOR Southwest Area Integrated Water Resources Planning and Management Project- Additional Financing [ADB Loan No. 3302 (SF) & GON Grant No. 0441 (EF)]

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Table of Contents

Sl. Subject Page No. No. Executive Summary 3 1 Introduction 4 1.1 Background 4 1.2 Subproject areas 4 1.3 Environmental Category as per ADB Safeguard Policy Statement 2009 7 1.4 Environmental Category of each subproject as per National Laws and Regulations 7 1.5 Project Safeguard Team 7 1.6 Reporting Period 7 1.7 Brief description of subprojects 7 1.8 Monitoring Requirements 17 1.9 Changes in project scope 17 2 Compliance with national statutory environmental requirements 17 3 Compliance with environmental loan covenants 18 4 Compliance with environmental management plan 19 4.1 Environmental Monitoring based on EMP 19 4.2 Major Environmental Activities During the period January-June, 2020 29 5 Approach and methodology for environmental monitoring of the project 29 6 Monitoring of environmental impacts on project surroundings 29 (water quality and noise level) 7 Summary of key issues and remedial actions 29 8 Recommendation and conclusion 29 APPENDIX A – DOE Approval for TOR for EIA 30 APPENDIX B – Environmental Clearance by DOE 32 APPENDIX C – Field Visit for Environmental Monitoring 37 APPENDIX D – Procedures for Environmental Monitoring 49

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Executive Summary

The Southwest Area Integrated Water Resources Planning and Management Project (SAIWRPMP) financed by Asian Development Bank (ADB) Ministry of Water Resources formally started on 1st July 2015 with the strategic objective to achieve sustainable O&M of the project through sharing the management of the water infrastructure with the stakeholders for improving economic growth and reducing poverty. The project will be completed by 30 June 2022 as per approved DP.

The South-West Project-AF (Phase-2) contains total eleven(11) Sub-Projects among them nine (9) Sub-Projects for rehabilitation namely,i) Beel Sukunia, ii &iii) Daduria – Kandor Beel, iv) Alfadanga-Boalmari, v) Chatler-Fakurhat, vi) Kalidaskhali-Arpara, vii) Horai-River, viii) Bamankhali-Barnali, ix)Purulia-Charbhatpara and after care activities(WMO organizational support) for two(2) Sub-Projects completed under South-West Project-Phase-1. An Integrated Water Management Plan (IWMP) for Arol Beel Sub-Project under Jashore District will be prepared under this project. The project aims at developing Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) system based on the strategy adopted for the additional sub-region in the Southwest areas of Bangladesh that covers 18 Upazilas in six Districts of Faridpur BWDB Zone.. The Districts are Faridpur, Rajbari, Magura, Jashore, Narail and Gopalganj with a total envisaged coverage of 83,996 ha gross area to be implemented.

The sub-projects of SAIWRPMP (Phase-1 and Phase-2) may have some small and localized adverse environmental impact only during construction period which can be mitigated by adoption of appropriate mitigation measures proposed in the environmental management plan (EMP).

The sub-project areas under SAIWRPMP fall in the “Red category” according to the Environmental Conservation Act of 1995, and the Environmental Conservation Rule of 1997 of the Government of Bangladesh. Therefore EIA/EMP studies of the sub-project areas have been completed and submitted to GoB authority (DoE) for endorsement.

This report covers major developments and achievements during the period January-June 2020.

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background

The Southwest Area Integrated Water Resources Planning and Management Project (SAIWRPMP) aims at the improvement of the performance of existing flood control and drainage/ irrigation (FCD/I) systems and to enhance the livelihoods of the affected rural people through (i) preparing participatory integrated water management plans (IWMPs) for the selected systems; (ii) delivering improved water management infrastructure and support services for agriculture, fishery development and gender & livelihood enhancement support activities; and (iii) strengthening institutions for sustainable O&M. The overall objective is to achieve sustainable O&M of the FCD/I schemes by sharing the management of the water control infrastructure with the stakeholders for better management and improved economic growth and reduced poverty in the area.

The project aims at developing Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) systems based on the strategy adopted for the additional sub-region in the Southwest areas of Bangladesh that covers 18 Upazilas in six districts, namely, Faridpur, Rajbari, Magura, Jashore, Narail and Gopalganj with a total envisaged coverage of 108,636 ha of cultivable land (gross area) (to be changed to 82,274 ha for replacing Sonamukhi-Banmandar sub-project).

1.2 Subproject areas

The project entails implementation of seven IWRM plans outlined in Feasibility Studies that have been prepared in 2013. The total gross area of seven subprojects is 63,058 ha (net 49,425 ha). These seven FCD/I schemes are:

i. Beel Sukunia Subproject is located in Faridpur Sadar and Nagarkanda Upazila under Faridpur District; ii. Daduria Beel Subproject is located in Boalmari Upazila under Faridpur District; iii. Kandor Beel Subproject is located in Boalmari Upazila under Faridpur District; iv. Alfadanga-Boalmari Subproject is located in Alfadanga Upazila under Faridpur District; v. Chatler-Fakurhat Sub-project is located in Sadarpur and Bhanga Upazila under Faridpur District; vi. Kalidaskhali-Arpara Sub-project is located in Shalikha Upazila under Magura District; vii. Horai River Subproject is located in Rajbari Sadar, Baliakandi and Kalukhali Upazila under Rajbari District;

In addition to the above seven subprojects, IWM studies are foreseen in four subproject areas covering a gross area of 45,578 ha (Net 32,849 ha cultivable area), [which will be changed] that will involve simple interventions like repair work of some structures and re-excavation of khals. These four subprojects are:

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i. Purulia-Charbhatpara Subproject, located in Kashiani Upazila under Gopalganj District; ii. Bamankhali-Barnali Subproject , located in Narail Sadar Upazila under Narail District, and Shalikha and Magura Sadar Upazila under Magura District; iii. Arol Beel Subproject, located in Chougacha, Jessore Sadar and Jhikorgacha Upazila under Jessore District; iv. Sunamukhi-Banmander sub-project, located in Sarsha and Jhikorgachha Upazila under Jashore District (which will be replaced due to its large area 48,000 ha against the selection criteria of Maximum 14,000 ha net, deviating from selection criteria).

The IWM plans of only two of these sub-project areas will be implemented under Southwest-AF. Those are Purulia-Charbhatpara and Bamankhali-Barnali. The other two (Arol Beel and Sunamukhi-Banmander) will not be implemented under the ongoing project but may be implemented when funds are available (possibly under other project).

The sub-projects of SAIWRPMP-AF may have some small and localized adverse environmental impact during construction period which can be mitigated by appropriate mitigation measures, to be proposed in the environmental management plan (EMP). The construction of new embankment and repair/renovation of existing embankments, as well as construction of new structures/regulators and repair/renovation of existing structures/regulators, have its associated environmental impacts that require due considerations during project design and implementation.

Furthermore, the project will formulate the TOR of Feasibility Study of Gopalganj project located in Tungipara Upazila and Kotalipara Upazila of Gopalganj District suffering from drainage congestion mainly. The Feasibility Study of this sub-project has been completed. The gross area being 72,000 ha.

Lastly, the project will support the Water Management Organizations that have been established in Narail and Chenchuri Beel sub-projects during SW-Phase-1. A map of the subproject areas under Southwest Area Integrated Water Resources Planning and Management Project (SAIWRPMP) is shown in Figure 1.

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Figure 1: Map showing the sub-project areas

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1.3 Environmental Category as per ADB Safeguard Policy Statement 2009 Project implementation has been progressing in compliance with the environmental requirements of ADB and national laws and regulations of Bangladesh. The project falls under Category B as per ADB Safeguard Policy Statement 2009.

1.4 Environmental Category of each subproject as per National Laws and Regulations

The project falls under Category ‘Red’ according to the Environmental Conservation Act of 1995 and the Environmental Conservation Rule of1997 of Government of Bangladesh. In compliance, the project has already procured Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) from Department of Environment, Government of Bangladesh.

1.5 Project Safeguard Team Project Implementation has started in full swing in June 2017 and all Civil Works are now in the implementation stage. The respective WB Divisions have been charged with monitoring the implementation of the Environment Management Plan (EMP).

1.6 Reporting Period This report covers major developments and achievements during the period January– June 2020.

1.7 Brief description of subprojects The project has different categories of subproject areas. These are briefly described below.

1.7.1 Phase-1 subproject areas of Narail and Chenchuri Beel. The subproject areas of Narail (NSP) and Chenchuri beel (CSP) and their interventions are briefly described below: The current project does not foresee any substantial construction works and focuses on capacity development of the WMOs established during phase-1 of the project. Hence, environmental monitoring does not apply to these areas. Narail subproject area Location and The area covers 31,600 ha(NSP) gross spread over the District of description Narail and Jashore (Final area 20,000 ha by deducting the area already taken up by LGED). FCD Project first 1985 completed Main Civil works  Rehabilitation of 9 regulators + 3 new regulators implemented under  Excavation of khals: 125 km South-West project  Re-sectioning embankment: 13 km Phase-1  Retired embankment: 5 km WMOs formed & 7 WMAs; 43 WMGs developed Overall status of  South-West Project Phase-1 is completed on June-2015 now implementation after care support like organizational, O&M, value chain program is going on through South-West Project under Additional Financing ( Phase-2).

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Chenchuri Beel Subproject Location and The area covers 25,400 ha gross spread over the District of Narail. description (By deducting the area already taken up by LGED, the area comes to 20,000 ha). FCD Project first 1986 completed Main Civil Works  Rehabilitation of 8 regulators + 2 new regulators implemented under  Excavation of khals: 121 km South-West Project  Re-sectioning embankment: 17 km Phase-1  Retired embankment: 5 km  Permanent river bank revetment: 1,350 m WMOs formed & 7 WMAs; 59 WMGs developed Overall status of South-West Project Phase-1 is completed on June-2015 now after implementation care support like organizational, O&M, [value chain is going on through South-West Project Phase-2].

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1.7.2 Rehabilitation of water infrastructure and WMO development for Additional Financing Substantial civil works and formation and development of WMOs and Subunit implementation plans are planned for these areas. The concerned subproject areas and their planned interventions are briefly described below. Environmental monitoring will focus on these sub- project areas. Alfadanga-Boalmari Sub-Project

Location and The Alfadanga-Boalmari sub-project covers a gross area of 8,011 ha, of which description 6,632 ha is cultivated and the area is bounded by the Modhumoti River on the West & Chandana-Barasia river on the East. Administratively the sub-project is part of the Alfadanga and Boalmari Upazilas of the Faridpur district. The sub- project area is covered by (7) seven unions namely Alfadanga, Banai, Buraich, Gopalpur, Pachuria, Togorbandh of Alfadanga Upazila and Gunabahar union of Boalmari Upazila. FCD Project first 1972 completed Main Civil works  Rehabilitation of 5 regulators+2 new regulators planned  Rehabilitation of 6 inlet-outlet + 2 new inlet-outlet  Foot bridge/culvert new 2 nos  WMO building new 3 nos + 3 Arsenic free Tube-wells  Excavation of khals: 21 km  Re-sectioning embankment: 0.80 km+ Retired Embankment 1.45km WMOs have to be 3 WMAs; 32 WMGs formed & developed Overall present  Civil works are going on and average progress is 80%. status of  Fund for Land Acquisition already deposited to office of the DC,Faridpur and implementation is being disbursed to the land owner phase by phase by DC office.  Resettlement plan has been prepared, Implementation has not yet started.  3 WMAs & 32 WMGs are formed , development process is going on.

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Beel-Sukunia Sub-Project

Location and The Beel Sukunia sub-project covers a gross area of 9,681 ha, of which 7,933 ha description is cultivated and the area is almost bounded by the Kumar river. Administratively the sub-project is part of the Faridpur Sadar and Nagarkanda Upazilas of the Faridpur district. The sub-project area is covered by (6) six unions namely Kaijuri,Greda,Gotti,Kanaipur, Atghar and Talma under Faridpur district. FCD Project first Late 1980s completed Main Civil Works  Rehabilitation of 2 regulators and 1 new regulators planned  Excavation of khals: 20 km  WMO building new 2 Nos + 2 nos Arsenic free Tube-wells. WMOs have to be 2 WMAs; 40 WMGs formed & developed Overall present  2 WMAs; 37 WMGs are formed and, WMO development process is going on. status of  Civil Works are going on and average progress is 85%. implementation

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Chatler-Fakurhat Sub-Project Location and The Chatler-Fakurhat sub-project covers a gross area of 10,268 ha, of description which 8,092 ha is cultivated and the area is bounded by the Kumar,Arial Khan & Bhubaneswar river. Administratively the sub-project is part of the Sadarpur&Bhanga Upazilas of the Faridpur district. The sub-project area is covered by (11) eleven unions namely Nurulgonj, Kaulibera,Tujarpur, Chandra, Gharua, Nasirabad, Manikdaha, Krishnapur, Hamirdi, Sadarpur & Dheukhali. FCD Project first 1963 completed Main Civil works  Foot bridge/Culvert new 2 Nos planned  WMO Building new 3nos + 3 Arsenic free Tube-wells  Excavation of khals: 62 km WMOs have to be 3 WMAs; 38 WMGs formed & developed Overall present  3 WMAs; 37 WMGs are formed and development process is going on. status of  Civil works are going on and average progress is 85%. Implementation

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Daduria-Kandor Beel Sub-Project Location and The Daduria Beel and Kandor Beel sub-project covers a gross area of description 3,301 ha, of which 2,388 ha is cultivated and the area is bounded by the Kumar river on the East and Chandana-Barasia river on the West. Administratively the sub-project is part of the Boalmari Upazila of the Faridpur district. The sub-project area is covered by three unions namely Boalmari, Chatul and Shekar. FCD Project first 1993 implemented Main Civil Works  Rehabilitation of 3 regulators planned  Rehabilitation/ new inlets: 1 rehab.  WMO Building new 3nos + 3 Nos Arsenic free Tube-well.  Excavation of khals: 9 km  Foot bridge/culvert new 2 nos

WMOs have to be 3 WMAs; 13 WMGs formed & developed Overall present  1 WMA;13 WMGs are formed and development process is going on. status of  Civil Works are going on and progress is 30%. implementation

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Horai River Sub-Project Location and The Horai River Scheme covers a gross area of 21,100 ha. Within this area there description are 4(four) LGED sub-projects namely Khordadapur WC sub-project (500 ha), Sub-project 4114 (600 ha).Sub-project 4121 (1000 ha) &Koldanga Bethulia WC sub-project (400 ha). In total LGED project covers 2500 ha. Hence, the net command area under present Horai River Sub-project is (21,100- 2,500)=18,600 ha, of which 13,764 ha is cultivable and the area is bounded by the Padma river on the north and Chandana –Barasia river on the West,local metal road in the South and East. Administratively the sub-project is part of the Rajabari Sadar, Baliakandi & Kalukhali Upazilas of the Rajbari district. The sub- project area is covered by (14) fourteen unions namely Khangonj, Chandoni, Mirzanpur, Banibaha, Alipur, Mulghar, Bashantapur & Ramkantapur unions of Rajbari Sadar Upazila, Jamalpur, Baharpur, Islampur of Baliakandi upazila, Ratandia & Modhupur unions of Kalukhali Upazila and Gazna union of Madhukhali Upazila. FCD Project first 1990s introduced Main Civil Works  Rehabilitation of 4 regulators and construction of 1 new regulator planned  Check structures: 1 new  Foot Bridge new 2 Nos  WMO Building new 4 Nos + 4 nos. Arsenic free Tube-well.  Bituminous carpeting road 0.707 km  Re-excavation of Khals : 90 km WMOs have to be  4 WMAs; 53 WMGs formed & developed Overall present status  52 WMGs are formed, and are in development process. WMA formation is of implementation going on.  Civil Works are going on and average progress is 65%.

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Kalidaskhali-Arpara Sub-Project Location and description The Kalidaskhali-Arpara sub-project covers a gross area of 13,197 ha, of which 10,616 ha is cultivated and the area is almost bounded by the Fatki river on the North-East and Chitra river on the East-West. Administratively the sub-project is part of the Salikha Upazila of the Magura district. The sub-project area is covered by (5) five unions namely Talkhari, Dhaneshworgati, Arpara, Shatokhali, Bunagati of Salikha Upazila. FCD Project first introduced 1993 Main Civil Works planned  Rehabilitation of 6 regulators and 1 new regulator  Inlet-outlet structures: rehabilitation 2 and 2 new  Check structures: 1  WMO building new 4 nos + 4 nos. Arsenic free Tube-well.  Excavation of khals: 46 km  Re-sectioning embankment: 13 km+13 km Bituminous carpeting road WMOs have to be formed & 4 WMAs; 37 WMGs developed Overall present status of  4 WMAs; 37 WMGs are formed and development process is going implementation on.  Civil Works are going on and average progress is 75%.

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Bamonkhali - Barnali Sub-Project Location and The Bamonkhali-Barnali sub-project covers a gross area of 16,800 ha, of which description 13,500 ha is cultivated and the project area bounded by the Fatki & Chitra river on the West and Nabaganga river in the East . Administratively the sub-project is part of the Magura Sadar and Salikha Upazila of the Magura district also part of Narail Sadar upazila of Narail District. The sub-project area is covered by Ten (10) unions among them 7(seven) unions are from Biroil- Palita,Chaulia,Gopalgram,Jagdal,Kuchiamora and Satrajitpur under Magura Sadar Upazila , Gangarampur union under Shalikha Upazila and all are in Magura District lastly Three (3) unions Viz Habakhali, Maijpara & Shahabad union under Narail District. FCD Project first 1995-1996 completed Main Civil Works  Rehabilitation of 18(eighteen) regulators. planned  Inlet-outlet pipe rehabilitation 16(Sixteen) nos.  New Construction: 5(Five) culverts,2(Two) foot bridge,1(One)Check structure and 3(Three) WMO building.  Re-Excavation of khals: 56.50 km  Re-Sectioning of embankment: 15.50 km WMOs have to be 3 WMAs;48 WMGs formed & developed Overall present  Ad-hoc committee of 35 WMGs are formed, the rest WMGs and WMA status of formation and development process is going on. implementation  Civil Works are going on and progress is 74%.

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Purulia- Charbhatpara Sub-Project Location and The Purulia-Charbhatpara sub-project covers a gross area of 1270 ha, of description which1000 ha is cultivated and the project area bounded by the Madhumati river on the South & West,Kashiani-kalna Ghat road in the North and Gopalgonj- Kashiani-Dhaka highway in the East . Administratively the sub-project is part of the Kashiani Upazila under Gopalgonj District .The sub-project area is covered by Two (2) unions Viz Ratoil and Kashiani. FCD Project first 1975-76 completed Main Civil Works  Rehabilitation of 3(Three)regulators. planned  New Construction: 2(Two) culverts,1(One) foot bridge,1(One) WMO building.  Re-Excavation of khals: 10.56 km  Bituminous carpeting road: 2.00 km  River Bank Protection 1.00 km WMOs have to be 1 WMA ;12 WMGs formed & developed Overall present  Ad-hoc Committee of 12 WMGs have been formed. WMG & WMA status of formation process is ongoing. implementation  Civil works are going on and progress is 90%.

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1.7.3 IWM/ Feasibility studies The Project already prepared IWM Plan for the subproject areas of Purulia-Charbhatpara, and Bamankhali-Barnali. According to that IWM plan civil works and formation of WMOs are going on in the field. The project will also prepare IWM Plan for Arol Beel and which will not be implemented under the project. Lastly, a drainage study covering two Upazilas namely Tungipara and Kotalipara under Gopalganj district for which Feasibility study reports have been prepared. Implementation is not foreseen under the project. It is therefore, premature to include this sub-project areas in the present report.

1.8 Monitoring Requirements The subprojects of SAIWRPMP are classified as “category B” for environmental project classifications as per ADB guidelines, and ‘Red’ as per Department of Environment, Government of Bangladesh. So, following ADB categorization, implementation of the subprojects required Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) including Environmental Management Plan (EMP) which has been prepared. Results of these IEEs/EIA/EMPs concluded that, some Civil Works will have some minor and localized adverse environmental impacts during implementation. However, all efforts will be undertaken for maintaining the Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) standards for workers and work sites. The assessed impacts are insignificant, and temporary in nature, and these can be mitigated to an acceptable level by proper implementation and monitoring of the proposed EMPs. According to monitoring requirements, Environmental Monitoring Reports (EMR) shall be submitted on semi-annual and annual basis.

1.9 Changes in project scope There is no change in project scope or adjusted environmental safeguard measures for the project. So far, no adverse environmental scenario did arise or has been observed in any of the sub- project construction sites that would need any correction in the proposed environmental management plan or formulation of a changed and/or revised management plan. Neither, any failure in the time frame of preparation and completion of EMP implementation is likely. However, corrective action plan/s will be adopted in case of any unexpected scenario would develop.

2. COMPLIANCE WITH NATIONAL STATUTORY ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The approval of DOE of the EIA for the project is given as Appendix A The Project Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) procured from Department of Environment of Government of Bangladesh. Documents are presented in Appendix B.

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3. COMPLIANCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL LOAN COVENANTS

Table 2: Compliance with loan environmental loan covenants of ADB

Reference in LA Covenants Status of Compliance

LA, Schedule 5 The Borrower shall do the following or cause BWDB  Environmental Clearance Para. 13 to do the following: received from the Department of Environment, Government a) Submit Safeguards Monitoring Reports semi- of Bangladesh. annually for Involuntary resettlement Safeguards and  Civil works of the project annually for Environment Safeguards to ADB and have now started. disclose relevant information form such reports to affected persons promptly upon submission;  LAP (2.75 ha) and RAP have been prepared for retired (b) If any unanticipated environment and/or social risks embankment. and impacts arise during construction, implementation  A Grievance Redress or operation of the Project that were not considered in Mechanism (that will deal the IEE, the EIA/EMP, the RP , promptly inform ADB of with complaints from the occurrence of such risks or impacts, with detailed concerned communities about resettlement and/ or description of the event and proposed corrective action compensation and/or wider plan; and complaints about the project) has been established. (c) Report any actual or potential breach of compliance with the measures and requirements set forth in the EMP, or the RP promptly after becoming aware of the breach.

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4. COMPLIANCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

4.1 Environmental Monitoring based on EMP

The status implementation of the EIA/EMP of different project activities is presented in Table 3.

Table 3: Overview of Environmental Monitoring Observations Environmental Potential Impacts Proposed mitigation Actual Implementation Recommended action Compliance status Component measures as per EMP (if any) (NC, PC, FC) Mitigation Measures for Common Impacts Design and Preconstruction Stage Terrestrial habitat -Damage to terrestrial -Clearing of land near Temporary minor habitats due to clearing the toe; damage is minimized of worksites for Plan to avoid using construction and productive land for reconstruction of burrow soil for earth structures like culvert, work (if dredged regulator, material is not utilized). embankment, etc. It has been complied Agricultural areas -Damage of agriculture -Plan for utilizing soils Does not apply due to clearing of from dry riverbed/ khal worksites for such earth works. Tree cover areas -Damage of tree cover -Tree planting plan with Our constructions works due to clearing of suitable species to be do not affect trees worksites prepared for carrying out plantation along the embankment Wet lands: common -Damage of wetland -Provision for keeping Wet lands will remain water bodies resources due to ecologically and undisturbed clearing of worksites or hierologically important Complied planning structures to natural wetland habitat prevent supply of water undisturbed to these water bodies

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Environmental Potential Impacts Proposed mitigation Actual Implementation Recommended action Compliance status Component measures as per EMP (if any) (NC, PC, FC) -Planning drainage structures favorable for fish migration Rivers and Khals and -About 3,806 m3 of soil -Planning and Negative Impacts are dredged materials will be dredged out designing khal being avoided from beds of khals for excavation for adoption re-excavation of appropriate Complied -Proper plan for measures to avoid/ disposal and use of minimize negative dredged material is an impacts. important issue Housing and Home screening process as -Incorporation of Guidelines are being gardens part of due diligence for appropriate protective followed each sub-project will be clause to be followed carried out, and by the contractor structure or home gardens affected by the -Identifying suitable project will be identified location for disposal of dredged materials

-Prior to start dredging, the quality of bed materials to be Complied confirmed by testing presence of heavy metals not detrimental of human health and environment.

the Resettlement Plan RP has been prepared (RP) will be prepared based on the resettlement framework

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Environmental Potential Impacts Proposed mitigation Actual Implementation Recommended action Compliance status Component measures as per EMP (if any) (NC, PC, FC) Resource users -Development of FCD/I -Understand the nature No conflict has arisen facilities may result in and extent of resource conflicts of among dependents by different users. different user groups Appropriate Eg: create conflicts of management through resource uses between consultation that will agriculture and result in minimum fisheries; conflict shall be selected Complied

-WMO formation with all stakeholders’ representation to be ensured -Agreeing on operational practices of facilities to ensure it meet all user requirements Climate change Climate change impact Considering the Designs follow on flooding and climate change approved BWDB drainage; and induced impact water procedures management structures including height of the embankment have to Complied be designed Greenhouse gas Also training to be Training is being emission provided for use of ICM imparted techniques that will result in low water dependence for agriculture.

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Environmental Potential Impacts Proposed mitigation Actual Implementation Recommended action Compliance status Component measures as per EMP (if any) (NC, PC, FC) Construction Stage Monitoring of -Workers’ safety Providence and use of PPE and medic box Environment, Health issues at construction Personal Protective have been made Safety of workers and sites Equipment (PPE) available work sites - Workers’ health safety Supply of safe drinking and maintaining water, provision of Complied Environmental qualities sanitation facility and at work site and project compliance of other sites related environmental compliances as required Hydrology/Drainage -Temporary drainage -Provision for adequate Constructions take congestions specially temporary drains at place in dry season, at construction sites construction of supported by ring dyke. drainage structures (if required)

-Increased flood risks -Provision for adequate Complied due to flood prone area number of drainage structures with -Drainage congestions adequate waterway and flood will occur if openings at required adequate drainage locations structures are not provided. Air quality and noise -Dust Generation due -Vehicles transporting Temporary adverse levels to construction construction material effects are kept at activities and transport will be covered with minimum of construction tarpaulin. Spraying of water is Complied materials. done to minimize dust pollution at work site/camp site

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Environmental Potential Impacts Proposed mitigation Actual Implementation Recommended action Compliance status Component measures as per EMP (if any) (NC, PC, FC) -Emissions and noise -Construction from vehicles, equipment will be equipment and maintained to a good machinery. standard and idling of engines will be discouraged;

-Machinery emitting visible smoke will be banned from construction sites;

-Contractor to prepare a dust and noise suppression program detailing action to be taken to minimize dust generation, and the equipment to be used. It is proposed to sprinkle the water twice in a day with two vehicles throughout the construction period.

-Proper dust collection and control systems to be installed at stone crushers;

-Air quality monitoring will be carried out as per the schedule stated

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Environmental Potential Impacts Proposed mitigation Actual Implementation Recommended action Compliance status Component measures as per EMP (if any) (NC, PC, FC) in the environmental monitoring plan. Surface water bodies -This is intentional but -Retain (do not drain) The design of the including wetlands may reduce the surface water in a sufficient structures includes this water for other area/depth for aspect into account environmental environmental demands such as demands and to meet Complied recharging of ground dry period requirement. water and survival of Design of regulators/sill aquatic/benthic/bird life to meet this during dry periods. requirement. Soils and agricultural - Ploughing of new -If suitable, use soil Does not apply lands lands and digging high in clay from river burrow pits for soil or khal beds for embankment repairs on embankments repair adjacent lands will as those pits could well

increase soil loss thru be re-silted during next erosion flooding seasons. Use ICM techniques to reduce soil disturbances River/ Khal erosion -Re-excavation of -It is required to follow As per contract, the 332.15 km khal for a plan and design contractors will comply 3,806 m3 soil from the khal/river excavation khals will pose risks of prepared for the khal/ river bed erosion purpose. The plan unless appropriate should identify suitable measures are taken. locations for extraction Complied that will cause least damage.

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Environmental Potential Impacts Proposed mitigation Actual Implementation Recommended action Compliance status Component measures as per EMP (if any) (NC, PC, FC) dredging and dredging material disposal.

-Proper compaction of disposed materials will be ensured

-Appropriate personal The Contractors -Construction workers protective equipment provide PPE for the Health and safety are susceptible to (PPE) (ear plug, safety workers at work site accident during glasses, helmets, and workers are trained construction work. protective footwear and and motivated to use gloves, high visibility them during work vests and other protective clothing) to be provided to all workers;

-First Aid Box will be First aid box are readily available at available at site to be Complied construction site; used by the workers when needed

All workers will receive adequate and appropriate information, instruction, training and supervision in relation to safe working practices appropriate to the work;

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Environmental Potential Impacts Proposed mitigation Actual Implementation Recommended action Compliance status Component measures as per EMP (if any) (NC, PC, FC) -Provision of adequate Hygienic sanitary hygienic sanitation, provisions are in place washing, cooking and dormitory facilities including lighting separately for male and female workers;

-Adequate signage, lighting, barriers, yellow tape and persons with flags during construction to manage traffic at construction sites, haulage and access roads. Operation and Maintenance Stage Tree coverage -Removal of trees due -Tree planting has Existing timber and fruit to clearing of worksites been planned along trees have been cleared for construction/ the embankments with by DoF and plantation rehabilitation of suitable indigenous of suitable species on embankment will have species to compensate embankment will be a stress on the natural loss of trees due to carried out by WMOs. ecosystem functions. construction/ rehabilitation of Complied/to be embankment and to complied improve heath of existing ecosystem.

-Wildlife will also be -Tree planting Construction works do dislocated due to campaigns be not affect trees removal of trees organized to enhance

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Environmental Potential Impacts Proposed mitigation Actual Implementation Recommended action Compliance status Component measures as per EMP (if any) (NC, PC, FC) the overall tree cover of the area.

Agrochemical usage -With increased -WMO’s capacity Use of Agro-chemicals agricultural activities building to make is discouraged the use of people aware of the agrochemicals agrochemical hazards (pesticides and Complied fertilizers) will increase -The IPM and ICM Complied through FFS and the potential practices should be pollution of soil, water encouraged and and environment will promoted among the aggravate farmers. Conflicts on resources -Development of -Planned management No conflict did arise FCD/facilities will of land, water and create conflicts of other resources to be resources use among ensured for agriculture different users. and fisheries users, considering the -It creates conflicts of demand of those for resource bases domestic as well as for between agriculture, nature. Complied fisheries and other competing users; -Monitoring of irrigation efficiency

-Carry out proper maintenance of facilities and remediation Specific Potential Impacts and Mitigation Measures of Alfadanga-Boalmari Subproject for construction of 1.5km New Retired Embankment During Design/Preconstruction Stage Land acquisition -Construction of new The project will prepare RP has been prepared Complied retired embankment a resettlement plan

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Environmental Potential Impacts Proposed mitigation Actual Implementation Recommended action Compliance status Component measures as per EMP (if any) (NC, PC, FC) involves about 2.75 ha (RP) where Provision land acquisition. for compensation and protection of the affected persons will be developed for the project to materialize. Construction Stage Landscape Landscape change will -Embankment along Generally no major take place due to with the other changes to the construction of structures to be landscape takes place

embankment constructed as per plan

to make the changed

landscape beneficial.

-Provision for carrying

out plantations with suitable species after construction

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4.2 Major Environmental Activities During the period January-June, 2020 The Following major environment-related activities have been carried out during the period from January-June, 2020: 4.2.1 Environmental Field Level Monitoring, Training and motivation During the reporting period field visits were conducted to various working sites of Kalidashkhali-Arpara, Alfadanga-Baolmari and Beel Sokunia sub-projects for monitoring the Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) qualities. During these visits discussions were carried out at work sites with workers, Contractors’ representatives where BWDB Engineers (XEN, SDE/AE and SO) for enhancement of EHS requirements/qualities and thus aware and motivate them accordingly. Registers for recording EHS compliance/non-compliance were maintained (and signed by responsible agencies) at work sites and for monitoring the gradual improvement of EHS qualities. It was observed that there was gradual improvement of EHS qualities at all work sites with time in general. 4.2.2 Preparation of IEE Report of Arol Beel Work for preparation of Initial Environment Examination (IEE) has been started with the existing available data and attained progress accordingly. However, it requires availability of field level (primary) data to finalize the report, which is delayed due to problem in data collection outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic.

5. APPROACH AND METHODOLOGY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING OF THE PROJECT This will be taken care of according to the EMP included in the EIA report prepared by the project & approved by the DoE. 6. MONITORING OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS ON PROJECT SURROUNDINGS (WATER QUALITY AND NOISE LEVEL) This will be taken care of according to EIA report approved by DoE 7. SUMMARY OF KEY ISSUES AND REMEDIAL ACTIONS At presence there are no key issues. 8. RECOMMENDATION AND CONCLUSION. Recommendation made in the EIA report will be followed during the implementation of the civil works which are yet to be started.

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APPENDIX A DOE approval of the TOR for EIA of SAIWRPMP-AF

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APPENDIX-B Environmental Clearance Certificate from DOE. (Renewal of Environmental Clearance Certificate from DoE is under process.)

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APPENDIX-C Field Visits for Environmental Monitoring Field visits were carried out for monitoring EHS qualities at work sites during the reporting period when construction work started and described as follows. It is to be reported here that no field visit could be conducted during March onward due to the outbreak of COVID-19: Field Visit Reports for monitoring the Environmental compliance level from 27.01.2020 to 30.06. 2020 Work/Location Observation Means od Remarks development Repair of 3Vent Chukinagar A signboard (Bangla) erected sluice, Kalidashkhali-Arpara SP describing the work A hired house for The water of the The Contractor accommodation of workers, has tube well need to be requested for toilet facility with a tube well tested and the tube testing of well need to kept water and clean for use maintaining a hygienic toilet for the workers A first aid box has been All required The Contractor available for workers safety medicines to be has been available for requested for workers safety/ replenishment security of medicines in the First-aid box No environmental Inspector, A small amount Supervisor and Nurse have (money) has been been appointed accommodated as cost; thus the Contractor has been requested for appointing 1 person for the purpose. No PPE was supplied to the Provision of PPE to The Contractor workers workers to be done has been for their safety requested to measure procure the PPE soon. An environmental register has been introduced at work site for monitoring of EHS qualities during visit Construction of WMG Training The workers have helmet, vest The workers have The Contractor Centre at Boroitala, and accommodation facility for been briefed of the has been Kalidashkhali-Arpara SP few workers, others are local requirement of requested for using PPE during testing of work water No signboard has been erected A signboard of the The contractor work need to be has been erected at work site requested for erecting a signboard of

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Workers have no PPE Workers need to The Contractor use PPE during has been working requested to procure and supply PPE to workers during working Employed no Env. A small amount Inspector/supervisor/Nurse (Taka) has been accommodated as cost for 3 issues; thus the Contractor has been requested for appointing 1 person for the purpose. There is a tube well for supply Water quality needs The Contractor of drinking water to workers to be tested has been requested for testing of water A register for recording the EHS compliance/non- compliance has been introduced for proper monitoring and Improving Construction of 1 vent Dori Soloi Provided first aid facilities for Regular Requested the Regulator in Kalidashkhali- the construction workers replenishment of Contractor’s Arpara Sub-project required medicine person for etc. for workers’ ensuring the medical assistance required replenishment A tin shed has been Requested the constructed at work site for Contractor for material storage and official its proper uses. maintenance A Bangla Signboard has been Need proper erected at work site maintenance

A house has been hired for The house need to workers’ accommodation be maintained/cleaned properly The medical nurse and the The Medical nurse Requested the Environmental Inspector (Mr. and the Contractor Sumon Ali Khan) have not Environmental accordingly been found present at work site Inspector need to be present on all working days of the work site

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Work/Location Observation Means od Remarks development Personal Protective Equipment Mask and hand (PPE) like vest, helmet safety gloves need to be shoe have been provided to provided to the workers workers 2 toilets have been established The toilets to be Requested the around work site kept clean and workers and hygienic Contractor accordingly Tube well for supply of safe The water of the The Contractor drinking water is available tube well needs to has been be tested for requested to Arsenic, iron, get the test chloride and results within 1 Coliform bacteria week. A register for recording EHS The register was not The monitoring during field visit has available as the Environmental been introduced at site concerned person monitoring was absent register should be located at work site for observation Construction of Burikhali sluice No signboard has been erected A Bangla signboard Requested the (1 vent) need to be erected Supervisor at work site (Mr. Zihadul Imam) accordingly Constructed a shed for material For workers’ An storage and workers accommodation Environmental accommodation ventilation facility to monitoring be provided. register has been introduced at work site for to be followed by the Contractor No first aid facility is available First aid facilities to at work site be procured for workers’ safety

PPE (like helmet, vest, safety Hand gloves and shoe) have been provided to mask need to be workers provided to the workers Environmental Inspector and Environmental medical nurse have not been Inspector and recruited at work site medical nurse need to be inspector need to be placed at work site Tube well has not been Tube well need to installed at work site be installed at work site and the water need to be tested for water safety

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Work/Location Observation Means od Remarks development No toilet has been established Hygienic toilet need by the workers to be established at work site

Construction of 2 vent Boyra A signboard (in English) has A Bangla signboard Requested the regulator been erected at work site needs to be erected Contractor for the purpose. The work is yet to be started fully 2 workers’ camps has started to Need to be The Contractor be constructed constructed before agreed to the full starting of complete the the work construction before full start of the work. the First aid box is yet to be Need procuring the The Contractor procured first aid box before agreed to the full start of the provide the work first aid box before full start of work The Contractor need to procure Contractor agreed all PPE before the start of the to procure all PPE work before the start of the work The Contractor has started to The Contractor has establish 2 toilet facilities at been requested to work site maintain them hygienically Tube well need to be The Contractor has established and water need to been requested to be tested for safety take necessary measures accordingly Employment of Environmental The Contractor has Inspector/ Nurse to be done for been requested to EHS improvement take the necessary effort accordingly A register for recording EHS Visitors’ The monitoring during field visit has observations need Contractor’s been introduced at site to be recorded in Manager, Mr. register Tarikul Islam assured to improve the EHS compliance by 10.02.2020, which they failed till now. Joyjhap 5 vent regulator of Bil A work shed is constructed for The floor of the Requested the Sokunia Sub-project 30 workers to be employed work shed need Contractor for brick soling the purpose. The work has not fully started

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Work/Location Observation Means od Remarks development Established a latrine for the Requested the workers Contractor for establishing another latrine Established a tube well nearby Requested the The tube well the toilet Contractor to also need to establish the have a pucca tubewell 50 feet platform away of the toilet. Requested the Contractor to Requested the provide PPE Contractor accordingly and he agreed to procure them for the workers Required to procure first aid The Contractor facilities for the workers during agreed to procure working first aid facilities for workers There is no bin for collection of Separate bins to be The organic waste for proper disposal established for waste need to separate waste be disposed to collection a earthen ditch Need appointing Environmental The Contractor Inspector/Nurse etc. for agreed to appoint improved EHS compliance them soon

A register for recording EHS Visitors’ monitoring during field visit has observations need been introduced at site to be recorded in register Tita regulator (2 Vent) in Poor supply of PPE (only The workers should Alfadanga-Boalmari Sub-project helmet has been provided to be provided with workers) other PPE like hand gloves, mask, safety shoe etc. by the Contractor 1 toilet has been established Another hygienic 1 toilet for 53 latrine needs to be workers is established quite insufficient The hand tube well has no Platform of the HTW platform need to be constructed

There is a first aid box with Regular required facilities for the replenishment of workers medicine etc. to be done by the Contractor There is no bin for collection of Separate bins for The organic waste collection of waste need to different wastes to be disposed to be established an earthen ditch

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Work/Location Observation Means od Remarks development An English signboard has been A Bangla signboard found erected at work site need to erected mentioning project components A workers shed has been Another work shed The workers established at work site has to be have been established for made aware of workers the need for accommodation adoption of various measure safety measures during working

Field visit in various construction worksites of Southwest Area Integrated Water Resource Planning and Management (SAIWRPMP) project up to the month of June 2020. Field visit to various working locations of the sub-project areas have been carried out during 16.02.2020 to 20.02.2020 to monitor the status of environmental compliance by the Contractors and workers. It is to be noted that during the visit motivation of the Contractor’s personnel and the workers are also done simultaneously for improved compliance of Environment, health and safety (EHS) issues. The EHS observations are presented as follows: Field Visit Reports for the month of February, 2020 Work/Location Observation Means of Comments Development Tita Regulator (2 vent), The Contractor has Supply of required Alfadanga-Boalmari established the second water need to be sub-project toilet for the workers as ensured for toilet use agreed in the previous visit The platform of the existing HTW has been made pucca The first aid box The medicines and contains inadequate other required medical medical facilities items like Antacid, Orsaline etc. need to be replenished regularly A new accommodation for the workers has been established There is no Bangla A Bangla signboard signboard in the work need to be erected at site, although there is work site an English signboard Few workers have only All PPE need to be helmet, have no vest, supplied by the mask, safety shoe for Contractor and workers their safety to be used to use them during work

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Work/Location Observation Means of Comments Development 2 Earthen ditches have The excavated ditches been excavated for should be fenced disposal of organic properly to avoid any waste accident The workers should be provided with safe drinking water at site to maintain general health quality of workers. Joyjhap Regulator (5 Bangla signboard has A Bangla signboard vent), Beel Sokunia not been erected as detailing all working Sub-project requested earlier items to be erected at site Platform of 1 HTW has Platform of the other been made pucca. HTW needs to be made pucca as well Only 1 toilet has been Another toilet need to established for 20-25 be established for workers. adequate use of workers. The supply of personal The Contractor should protective equipment provide all PPE (PPE) is inadequate; including mask, safety only few vests and shoe to workers and helmet have been workers should use available them during work There is a first aid box The first aid box should but is has inadequate adequate supply of supply of medical items medicines like orsaline, antacids, antiseptics, cotton, bandage, scissors etc. No nurse and Env. Env. Inspector and Inspector have been medical nurse need to appointed for safety of be appointed. the workers/worksite No bin has been Bins to be provided at supplied for collection work site for collection of waste at work ste of waste at work site Dori sului Regulator (1 Water of Hand tube The result of HTW water vent, Kalidaskhali sub- well (HTW) at work site to be procured and to be project has been collected and reviewed with sent to DPHE for lab. permissible standard analysis, results awaited The under construction tin-shed has been completed for storage of construction materials The first aid box lacks The first aid box need to some medicines like be replenished with the orsaline and antacids required medicinal etc. items to ensure medical assistance The work site is open The work site needs to and susceptible to be fenced around along

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Work/Location Observation Means of Comments Development accident at and around with safety signboard to work site check any accident The Environmental The Environmental Inspector is not Inspector and Nurse available at work site need to be available at work site There is ample dust Water to be sprayed pollution at and around around the work site to work site manage dust pollution There is lack of supply Water container to be Workers have been advised of water for workers in kept near the working to drink safe water whenever the vicinity of work site site feel thirsty during working for health safety Burikhali Regulator (1 The previous A new env. Register has vent, Kalidashkhali- Environmental Register been introduced for the Arpara sub-project has been lost by the work site Contractor A quality site office has been established adjacent work site No tube well has been A new tube well should installed at the work be installed at a suitable site and workers are location of the work site facing water crisis A poor toilet facility has The toilet needs to be been established at improved with work site immediate effect The work site has Water to be sprayed to excessive dust manage dust pollution pollution as and when required There is a first aid box with adequate medicine and others requirements The PPE items are The Contractor needs to Discussion made with lacking, no mask and supply all required PPE workers to use PPE during no safety shoe; and the workers need to working moreover, workers lack be motivated to sue motivation to use PPE them during work The work site is not The work site needs to fenced properly, may be fenced properly to cause any accident avoid any accident Boyra Regulator (2 A new English A Bangla signboard vent), Kalidaskhali- signboard has been need to be established Arpara sub-project established at work site near the work site A site office with proper toilet facilities have been established The work site has toilet with proper toilet facilities A workers’ shed has been established with toilet facility The work site has dust Need to spray water at pollution work site frequently

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Work/Location Observation Means of Comments Development Environmental Need to appoint Inspector and Nurse Environmental are not available at Inspector and medical work site nurse for environmental and workers’ safety Has signboards for To be located at proper traffic safety place for ensuring safety Inadequate supply of PPE to be supplied to Personal Protective workers adequately for Equipment (PPE) workers’ safety

Further Improvement of Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Quality The qualities of Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) issue have achieved a gradual improvement in the working areas of SAIWRPMP-AF with progression of time as has been observed during field visits by the ISPMC. This has resulted due to the continuous in-field training and motivation of the Contractors personnel and the workers on importance of workers’ safety during working.

Steps undertaken for protection against COVID-19 The contractors have undertaken certain drives as per the suggestion of BWDB project personal and ISPMC to maintain safety/ protection measures for staffs and workers against outbreak/ infection of COVID-19. The major issues complied by the Contractors are as follows:

Table: Contractor’s Drive against outbreak of COVID-19 Sl. Provided Safety/Protection Specified objective No. facility 1. Provision Face Mask Face masks are to provide each work sites and the Contractor ensures that every worker use it properly for all time especially during this Corona Virus Period. 2 Maintaining social/ personal Workers have been trained and motivated to distancing maintain minimum social distance (minimum 3 feet) during working hours and beyond for their safety 3 Use of Hand Sanitizer Clinically approved hand sanitizers are provided at each work sites. It is compulsory to use by workers before engaged into their work. 4 Frequent hand washing with Practice of frequent hand washing at work site was soap/ detergent introduced for workers for their safety against COVID-19 infection 5 Use of Disinfectants Clinically approved disinfectants are provided to disinfect all potential affected work site areas including vehicles and equipment 5 Provision and use of hand gloves The Contractor has supplied hand gloves to ensure their uses during working period for safety from COVID-19 infection

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Images of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Issues

Image-1: Bangla Signboard of Dori soloi sluice Image-2: Workers working with PPE in Dori soloi gate of Kalidashkhali-Arpara sub-project sluice gate of Kalidashkhali-Arpara sub-project

Image-3: First aid box in Dori soloi sluice gate Image-4: Workers accommodation camp in of Kalidashkhali-Arpara sub-project Joyjhap regulator of Bil Sokunia sub-project

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Image-5: Discussion with workers at Image-6: Provision of first aid facilities in Joyjhap regulator of Bil Sokunia sub-project Joyjhap regulator of Bil Sokunia sub-project

Image-7: English signboard in Tita Image-8: Discussion with workers in Tita regulator in Alfadanga-Boalmari Sub- regulator in Alfadanga-Boalmari Sub-project project for EHS awareness

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Image-9: Construction of Hand Tube Well Image-10: Construction of Site office in Tita (HTW) for supply of Drinking water in Tita regulator (2 vent), Alfadanga-Boalmari sub- regulator (2 vent), Alfadanga-Boalmari sub- project, Faridpur project, Faridpur

Image-11: Erection of new signboard in Image-12: Copy of recording Environmental Boyra regulator in Kalidaskhali-Arpara sub- compliance level in the Environmental project, Magura Register at work site in Boyra regulator in Kalidaskhali-Arpara sub-project, Magura

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APPENDIX-D Procedures for Environmental Monitoring Activities related to Environmental Compliance Monitoring in Southwest Area Integrated Water Resources Planning and Management Project, Additional Funding (SAIWRPMP-AF)  In order to ensure environmental compliance in the work sites, the Contractor shall complete the respective environmental checklists (see attachment) through observation of Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) levels at worksite, and submit them to concerned SDE/ AE of BWDB on monthly basis. He (SDE/ AE) will scrutinize the checklists and add his observations/ comments. He will follow-up with the Contractor as/when required.

 The SDE/AE will file the completed and commented checklists, as evidence of environmental compliance and for clearance of final payment of the contractor.

 Environmental/Safeguard specialist, ISPMC, will check whether the contracts have an environmental clause, and scrutinize the filled-in checklists for assessment of the status of environmental compliance level of various work sites.

 Regularly, and on sample basis, Environmental/Safeguard specialist will visit various worksites (particularly for new constructions and bigger repairs) to monitor and cross check the environmental compliance level of the contractors and workers. He will also advise on any improvement of EHS qualities during field visit as/ when required.

 The Environmental/ Safeguards Specialist will report any major deficiencies in EHS compliance to the concerned SDE/AE and DTL of ISPMC. Minor issues will be discussed with the concerned SDE/AE only.

 The Environmental/Safeguard specialist will prepare the Semi-annual environmental monitoring report that will pertain to compliance with EHS requirements in the SAIWRPMP-AF.

Attachment: Environmental checklist – separate file (as attached below)

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Sample Checklist for Monitoring of EMP

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