Environmental Monitoring Report
Semi-Annual Report (July-December 2019) January 2021
PHI: Improving Growth Corridors in Mindanao Road Sector Project
Prepared by the Department of Public Works and Highways for the Asian Development Bank.
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NOTE (i) The Fiscal Year (FY) of the Government of the Philippines end on 31 December 2019
(ii) In this report, "$" refers to United States dollars unless otherwise stated.
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This information is being disclosed to the public in accordance with ADB’s Access to Information Policy. Table of Contents
Executive Summary ...... 1 1 Introduction and Basic Data...... 4 1.1 Background ...... 4 1.2 Purpose & Scope ...... 4 1.2.1 Project Objectives ...... 4 1.2.2 Scope of the Project ...... 4 1.3 Project Key Data ...... 9 2 Project Implementation Progress ...... 10 2.1 Previous Activities...... 10 2.2 Benefit from the Project ...... 10 2.3 Awareness Program ...... 13 2.4 Description of Physical Works completed ...... 16 2.4.1 Project PR-06 ...... 17 2.4.2 Project PR-07 ...... 17 2.5 Project PR-09...... 17 3 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING WORK COORDINATION ...... 19 3.1 Environmental Monitoring Procedures ...... 19 3.2 Environmental Organization and Management ...... 19 3.3 Monitoring Tools ...... 20 3.3.1 Commitment of Contractor for Logistic Support ...... 20 3.3.2 Contractor’s Compliance Activities ...... 23 3.3.3 Problems Identified and Actions Recommended with implementation deadline…………….28 4 Grievance Redress Mechanism ...... 29 5 CONCLUSION……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….30 Appendix 1: Monthly Reports (July – December 2020) ……………………………………………………………………… 31 Appendix 2: Compliance Monitoring Checklist for the Contractor of PR-06, PR-07, & PR-09 ……………….61 Appendix 3: Grievance Registry Form ...... 75 Appendix 4: Photographs ...... 77 Appendix 5: Photographs ...... 81 Appendix 6: Results of Laboratory Tests ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 87
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List of Tables
Table 1: List of Core Projects ...... 5 Table 2: List of Non-Core Projects ...... 6 Table 3: Commencement Dates for Individual Works Contracts ...... 7 Table 4: Construction Activities Monitoring During this Reporting Period ...... 9 Table 5: Compliance with Environmental Statutory Requirements ...... 16 Table 6: Monitoring of Contractor's Compliance Activities...... 21
List of Figures Figure 1: Project Location Plan ...... 4
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ADB Asian Development Bank ADB-PMO Asian Development Bank Project Management Office APFS Annual Project Financial Statements CEMP Construction Environmental Management Plan CSC Construction Supervision Consultant DED Detailed Engineering Design DLP Defects Liability Period DPWH Department of Public Works & Highways EMP Environmental Management Plan ESSD Environmental and Social Safeguards Division FIDIC Federation Internationale Des Ingenieurs-Conseils GAP Gender Action Plan GCC General Conditions of Contract GOP Government of the Philippines GRM Grievance Redress Mechanism IEE Initial Environmental Examination IGCMRSP Improving Growth Corridors in Mindanao Road Sector Project IPC Interim Payment Certificate iRAP International Road Assessment Program IRI International Roughness Index LARP Land Acquisition Resettlement Plan MDB Multilateral Development Banks NCIP National Commission on Indigenous People NEDA National Economic and Development Authority PAM Project Administration Manual PAP Project Affected Persons PCCP Portland Cement Concrete Pavement
PCMA Project and Contract Management Applications PPMS Project Performance Management System RIC Resettlement Implementation Committee RIPP Resettlement and Indigenous Peoples Plan
RME Results Monitoring and Evaluation
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RROW Road Right of Way SCC Special Conditions of Contract SCS Stakeholders Communication Strategy SMR Social Monitoring Report SPS Safeguard Policy Statement SRS Stakeholders Relations Service TA Technical Assistance ToR Terms of Reference
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Executive Summary
The purpose of the Semi-Annual Environmental Monitoring Report is to provide a summary of the environmental management and monitoring of the project for the past six (6) months. The report includes updates on project progress, status of EMP implementation, environmental management measures, environmental monitoring results, and non-compliance and corrective actions and Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) implementation and monitoring. The Semi-Annual Environmental Monitoring Report is a summary report. The details of the information contained herein are contained in the monthly reports as well as the other environmental requirement submissions of the Contractors.
Construction Supervision Consultant and the UPMO on the compliance of the contractor. The SEMR summarizes the monitoring and its compliance and highlights issues and corrective measures when necessary undertaken during the reporting period.
The monitoring was conducted on the prepared environmental monitoring plan. SEMR summarized all the activities of the contractors based on the EMPs that has been monitored within the reporting period of PR 06, 07 and 09. To keep track of the activities of the contractors based on the cleared EMPs, this was monitored and documented monthly to determine and assessed their compliances. CEMPs for the three subprojects have not been cleared yet during the reporting period. The roles and responsibilities on the monitoring was based on the existing IEEs for each core sub-projects The monitoring report has determined the performance of relevant parameter for the given month assessed against requirements of the monitoring matrix. The report presents the management of generated waste and emission and resolving issues and complaints. In accordance with the requirements of this Semi-Annual Report (SEMR) of the Contractor, will create and maintain a database and safe keep all records for the inspections. Such records include as listed below: a.) Regulatory documents (e.g. permits and licenses, landowner agreements, compensation payment records, etc.); b.) Environmental management plans, induction, toolkit meeting and training records, baseline environmental data, monitoring data, checklists, etc.; and c.) Record of Daily Camp Logbook (EO/HSO/PRO), Consultation records, including meeting notes, attendance sheets and consultation photos. d.) All activities to be properly documented such as Minutes of Meeting, Attendance Sheets and photos that will be imbedded with dates.
Checking and Corrective Actions:
An environmental baseline has been conducted in order to determine the current conditions of the area in terms of air quality, noise level and stream water quality and how the project needs to be implemented. Second, it helps assess and predict the possible environmental changes once the project is ongoing.
Regular monitoring will be undertaken and project’s environmental performance and its associated activities including quarry operations will also be monitored. Environmental monitoring results will be documented and reported in the monthly report. In addition to the environmental monitoring, the following inspections and audits will be undertaken: Daily and weekly inspections on the construction sites and any installed pollution control devices (such as sediment traps, muffler, etc.). Weekly audits
ADB LOAN 3631-PHI ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT NO 01: JULY - DECEMBER 2019 Page 1 of hazardous storage facilities in compliance with RA 6969. In the event of spills and/or any untoward environmental degradation/negative impact, corrective measures will immediately be implemented. Furthermore, air, noise and/or water tests will be conducted in case of complaints with respect to adverse impact to the community. Comparative results will be equated to the baseline. Regular monitoring will be undertaken and project’s environmental performance and its associated activities including quarry operations will be monitored, against the baseline. Environmental monitoring results will be documented, and data collected will be checked by relevant environmental representatives of DPWH and ADB against relevant criteria. In addition to the environmental monitoring, the following inspections and audits were undertaken: 1. Daily inspections of construction sites as per the EMP/CEMP variables by the Environment Officer; 2. Weekly inspections of the site and installed management devices (such as sediment traps, mufflers, etc.); 3. Weekly audits of hazardous waste generated; and 4. Routine monitoring of waste management practices and facilities to ensure compliance with the requirements of the EMP/CEMP.
The issues, recommendation and action plan are shown below for the covering reporting period.
Activity/Issues Recommendation Action Taken Establishing baseline Instructed all Contractors during the For: PR 06 conducted sampling last 18 environmental quality: weekly meeting, July 2019 to conduct August 2019 for water and 28-30 July Noise Level & Air Quality sampling prior to any construction 2019 for noise level and air quality Water Quality activities. It was also emphasized that laboratory must be a DENR For: PR 07 conducted sampling last 10 Recognized Environmental August 2019 for water and 01-03 Laboratories. August 2019 for noise level and air quality
For: PR 09 conducted sampling last 10 August 2019 for water and 24-26 July 2019 for noise level and air quality ECC for batching and crushing CSC discussed on the ECC process and No approve ECC for batching and plants instructed the Contractors to apply crushing plants for PR 06 and 07 as of the ECC on an online application. 31 December 2019
With approved ECC for batching and crushing last 13 August 2019. Deployment of an PR 06 and PR09 has mobilized Environmental Officer Environmental Officer August 2019 while for PR07 no Officer has been mobilized until 31 December 2019. CEMP Submission of the Plan following ADB Submitted Plan for: outline PR06 28 July 2019 PR07 08 August 2019 PR09 15 July 2019 that will be subject for review PR06: Improper location of Immediately stop installation of the As of 31 December 2019, the the crusher plant which is too plant and subject to relocation Contractor opted not to install the
ADB LOAN 3631-PHI ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT NO 01: JULY - DECEMBER 2019 Page 2 proximate to a rice field and plant. waterways (near Bella Bridge) PR06: Limited area for Instructed to look for another or Contractor has sourced for another proposed disposal site additional disposal area with disposal area consideration on the site selection criteria as provided to the Contractor in the EMP PR07: The settling pond is Instructed the Contractor to On-going construction of riprap near an existing canal. construct a slope protection, e.g. Occurrence of erosion riprap especially during continuous rain PR09: Proximity of batching Site Instruction has been issued to Contractor has ceased backfilling at the plant to mangrove area immediately ceased backfilling rear portion PR09: Water ponding at the Improve the muddy roadway in the Constructed drainage system and level campsite and batching plant area and construct an effective off low laying area especially at the drainage system batching and campsite areas. PR09: Settling pond near Instructed the Contractor not to Contractor committed to comply mangrove area utilize the pond as primary settling/catchment facility. The pond should also be covered and regularly desilt.
Prepared By: Gay D Denaya Analysis & Review by Dr. MD Mohsin Al Maji Environmental Specialist International Environmental Specialist
Approved for Issue By: Brian Kane Project Manager/Highway Engineer
ADB LOAN 3631-PHI ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT NO 01: JULY - DECEMBER 2019 Page 3 1 Part I: Introduction 1.1 Brief Project Description
The project has been financed under the Asian Development Bank Loan No. 3631-PHI, to improve national primary, secondary and tertiary roads and bridges in Mindanao, Philippines. The project is intended to strengthen economic and physical linkages in Mindanao and support regional co-operation and integration.
A. Purpose and Scope
A.1. Project Objectives
(i) Increased economic growth in Mindanao, by opening and improving its infrastructure logistics road and bridges; (ii) Support the country’s priorities to improve the overall national Government’s agenda for Mindanao as set out in the “Ambisyon Natin 2040”; (iii) Achieve high, inclusive, and sustainable growth (iv) Improve the delivery of infrastructure services as well as investing in physical assets; (v) Support regional cooperation and integration by contributing to the implementation of the ASEAN Highway and Brunei Indonesia Malaysia and the Philippines – East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) Priority Infrastructure Projects; (vi) Support sustainable transport initiative by addressing climate change and road safety; (vii) Contribute to ensuring resilience in the road infrastructure development in Mindanao; and, (viii) Improve the Department of Public Works and Highways’ (DPWH) capacity in procurement, construction supervision and implementation of social and environmental safeguards.
B.2. Scope of the Project
The project will improve an estimated 169 km total gross length of national primary, secondary, and tertiary roads and bridges in Mindanao. The improvements will include paving earth roads, replacing damaged road sections, widening existing roads, adding surface overlays, and replacing and strengthening of existing bridges. The project roads will be designed with features to strengthen resilience to climate change. Among the structural and non-structural features included are elevated pavement levels, enhanced slope protection, and improved maintenance of drainage structures. Road safety on these roads will be improved through road safety community awareness campaigns. Three core roads located in the Zamboanga peninsula in western Mindanao (Region IX), with a total gross length of 80 km, have been appraised for inclusion in the project. Consultants for the ongoing ADB-funded project prepared the detailed design for the core roads and will prepare the detailed design for the non-core roads. The government will propose additional roads, which will have to meet the following criteria to be included in the project: location in Mindanao, and thresholds of the government and ADB on economic viability and environmental and social safeguards.
C.Purpose and Objectives of the Semi-Annual Monitoring
The purpose of the Semi-Annual Environmental Monitoring Report is to provide a summary of the environmental management and monitoring of the project for the past six (6) months. The report includes updates on project progress, status of EMP implementation, environmental management measures, environmental monitoring results, and non-compliance and corrective actions and Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) implementation and monitoring. Consolidate the results of the monthly monitoring into semi-annual environmental monitoring reports for submission to ADB.
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C.1. The objectives of the Semi-Annual Environmental Monitoring Report include the following but not limited to the following: a. Inspect and evaluate all Contractor’s work schedule or revision and any such as housing, workshops, warehouses, and other accommodations to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of the contract documents. b. Ensure compliance with core labor standards, including equal pay for work of equal value and non-use of child labor. c. Inspect the safety and environmental aspects of construction works methods to ensure that all reasonable measures have been taken to protect life, environment, and property. d. Supervise the preparation of efficient traffic management and safety schemes by the Contractors for approval of concerned government agency(ies) during the construction period. The Consultant shall review the traffic management plan prepared during the detailed engineering design stage. In coordination with the Contractors, the Consultant shall see to it that an efficient traffic management and safety plan for the project prepared, approved by concerned agency(ies) observed and implemented accordingly during construction period. e. The Consultant shall facilitate monthly (or as needed) public meetings in conjunction with DPWH and the relevant local government units to address public concerns. f. Inspects quarries and borrow pits and crushing plants to ensure adherence to specifications. g. Monitor the compliance of the project with conditions stated in the Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC/Certificate of Non-Coverage (CNC) and make recommendation/s on environmental mitigation measures to the DPWH and Contractor of the Project. h. Ensure that the Environmental Plan (EMP) are implemented by the proponent office. i. Ensure contractors maintain record and report on employment in civil works and on core labor standard compliance with employee data disaggregated by sex, age, minority status, and residency. j. Undertake monthly monitoring of the contractor’s environmental performance and implementation of the EMP included in the IEE prepared based on ADB SPS 2009. k. Ensure the awareness of the raising program on sexual harassment, STDs, HIV-AIDS, Malaria and other contagious diseases.
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Figure 1: Project Location Map
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Project Location Map No.2
Table 1: List of Core Projects Package Project Province Road Section Scope of Works No. Length 1. Zamboanga Sibugay PR-06 Alicia -Malangas 24.063 km. Proposed 280mm thick Road PCCP w/ 1.5m paved shoulders, drainage structures and replacement/ construction of 8 existing bridges having total gross length of 302.52 ln.m. 2. Zamboanga del Norte PR-07 Tampilisan - 15.07 km. Proposed 280mm thick Sandayong Road PCCP w/ 1.5 m paved shoulders, slope protection works, drainage structures and replacement/ construction of 3 existing bridges having total gross length of 112.82 ln.m. 3. Zamboanga Sibugay PR-09 Lutiman – Guicam - 29.10 km. Proposed 280mm thick Olutanga Road PCCP w/ 1.5 m paved shoulders, slope protection works, drainage structures
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Table 2: List of Non-Core Projects Province Package No. Road Section Project Length Scope of Works 1. Zamboanga del PR-01a Gutalac - Gross Length: Proposed 280mm thick PCCP Norte Baliguian 27.962 km w/ 1.5 m paved shoulders, Alternative slope protection works, Road Net Length: drainage structures and 7.176 km. replacement/ construction of all 7 existing bridges having total gross length 301.50 m 2. Zamboanga PR-08 R.T. Lim - Gross Length: Proposed 300mm thick PCCP Sibugay and Siocon Road 64.124 km w/ 1.5 m paved shoulders, Zamboanga slope protection works, del Norte drainage structures and replacement/ construction Net Length: of all 8 existing bridges 24.519 km having total gross length: 492.61 m 3. Zamboanga PR-12 Curuan - Sibuco Gross Length: Proposed 280mm thick PCCP del Norte Road 33.159 km w/ 1.5 m paved shoulders, slope protection works, Net Length: drainage structures, 33.121 km replacement of 1 existing bridge and construction of 1 new bridge. Gross Length: 71.80 m 4. Zamboanga PR-13 Siay - Gapol Gross Length: Proposed 280mm thick PCCP Sibugay Road 35.761 km w/ 1.5 m paved shoulders, slope protection works, Net Length: drainage structures and 17.947 km replacement/ construction of all 3 existing bridges having total gross length 317.94 m 5. Zamboanga PR- 9a Guicam Bridge Bridge New bridge construction Sibugay Structure: along the Guicam Ferry 540.85 ln.m. crossing route – Zamboanga Approach Sibugay Length 667.15 ln. m. 6. Tawi-Tawi To be Bridge No. 1, Bridge Construction of new bridge Province, determined Nalil- Sikkiat structure: over Bongao Channel BARMM (TBD) 380.80 ln.m. Approach Length 200.00 ln. m. 7. Tawi-Tawi TBD Bridge No.2, Bridge Construction of new bridge Province, Tongsinah - Structure: (RCDG) over Sanga-Sanga BARMM Paniongan 380.80 ln.m. Channel. Approach Length 200.00 ln. m. 8. Tawi-Tawi TBD Bridge No.3, Bridge Construction of new bridge Province, Malassa - Lupa Structure: (RCDG) over Manalik BARMM Pula 480.60 ln.m. Channel to mainland Tawi- Approach Tawi Island. Length 200.00 ln. m.
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• Employer: DPWH, Department of Public Works and Highways Represented by Sharif Madsmo H. Hasim in his capacity as Project Director RMC II (Multilateral), UPMO, and Soledad R. Florencio in her capacity as Project Manager III • Construction Supervision Consultant: Renardet S.A. (Lead Partner) in joint venture with Design Science Incorporated in Association with Key Engineers Co; KGC Partners Co; PERK Technical Consultant Corporation; and Urban Integrated Consultants Inc. Represented by Dr. Michele Colangelo in his capacity as Project Principal and Mr. Brian Kane in his capacity as Project Manager/Highway Engineer.
• Notice to Proceed for consultant: The consultant received the Notice to Proceed from undersecretary for UPMO operations and technical services of DPWH on May 6, 2019. • Notice to commence for contractors: The notice to commence details for each individual works contract package are set out in the following Table.
• There is a gap of the time between the NTP of the Contractors and the NTP of the Construction Supervision (CS) Consultant. The NTP of the contractor was issued on March 28, 2019 while the CS Consultant was on May 6, 2019, a difference of 39 days (April-June 2019). • While the CS Consultant has not mobilized yet, Project Director Hasim gives directive to the Project Engineers (PE) to supervise the project from March 28, 2019 until the CS consultants was mobilized. During the 39 days prior to the mobilization of the CS Consultant, the PEs is in-charge in assisting the mobilization activities of the contractor including the selection of the sites of the contractor’s camp, quarry sites, crusher sites were among others with the permission of the concerned Local Government Units (LGUs). • The CS Consultant Environmental Specialist was mobilized in June, 2019 and then made an audit of the activities on the status of the EMP compliance. One of the result of the said audit is the location of the Crusher Plant of PR 06. Ms. Gay Denaya, the CS Environmental Specialist recommended the closure of the said Crusher Plant because it was located near the ricefields and the environmental damage of the crops nearby is inevitable.
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2 Project Implementation Progress
2.1 Activities During the Reporting Period
Table below were the specific activities during the period of the core projects. Other preliminary activities of the Contractor were exploring sites for quarry, disposal areas for construction waste and cut trees, crusher, and batching plants although they were preselected by the contractors prior to mobilization of the CSC. Activities of CSC upon mobilization on-site was to conduct inspection on the crusher and batching plants, campsites, construction waste disposal areas and bridges. Permits and clearances, ECCs for all facilities to include quarries (river and/or mountain) were also checked. Dir. Hasim gives directive to the Project Engineers (PE) to supervise the project from March 28, 2019 until the CS consultants will be mobilized. Some of the facilities of the contractor was already installed upon the mobilization of the PEs because there was also a delay in the issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP) to the contractor because of the procedural requirements in the Department, i.e. ECC of PR 06. The CSC environmental specialist conducted an assessment on the location of the contractor’s camp. UPMO conducted orientation on the Safeguards requirements on the date of the issuance of NTP. The contactor submitted all the CEMPs earlier however because of the required permits and ECCs of the batching plants and crusher plants it was returned to the contractor with comments. Table 4: Activities During the Reporting Period
PR-06: Alicia-Malangas PR-07: Tampilisan- PR-09: Lutiman - Guicam - Remarks # Description Road Sandayong Road Olutanga Road Contractors were provided with 1. Preparation of Contractor’s CEMP has been submitted 08 CEMP has been submitted 19 CEMP has been submitted 15 the CEMP outline 18 July 2019. Environmental Management August 2019 by the Contractor August 2019 by the Contractor July 2019 by the Contractor and Plan and reviewed by the CSC. and reviewed by the CSC. reviewed by the CSC. However, However, it was returned to However, it was returned to it was returned to the the Contractor 10 August 2019 the Contractor 20 August 2019 Contractor 16 July 2019 to to revise/reformat the Plan to revise/reformat the Plan revise/reformat the Plan based based on the provided outline. based on the provided outline. on the provided outline. Water sampling was conducted Tests was conducted by a DENR- 2. Witness the conduct of base- Water sampling was conducted Water sampling was conducted 04 August 2019 for 3 rivers EMB accredited 3rd-Party line for water quality, air 04 August 2019 for Situbo 1& 2 04 August 2019 for Villa Castor, (Lipacan, Sinusayan and Ilisan). Laboratory, Aeronics, quality and noise level and New Dapitan Bridges. For Zamboanga Sibugay River. For Incorporated. For ambient air and noise level ambient air and noise level ambient air and noise level measurement was conducted measurement was conducted 01 measurement was conducted 28-31 July 2019 on a 24-hour -04 August 2019 on a 24-hour 24-27 July 2019 on a 24-hour average time of collection. average time of collection. average time of collection.
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3. Clearing and grubbing: Ongoing in areas of public land Ongoing but restricted access Ongoing in areas of public land Covering all Items: Clearing without encumbrance. No due to difficulties with RROW without encumbrance. No Right-of Way and disposal of works in other areas due to payments to PAP’s. works in other areas due to spoil as per Environmental RROW issues. RROW issues. Management Plan (EMP)
4. Earthworks: Covering all items: Ongoing in areas of public land Ongoing but restricted access Ongoing in areas of public land Excavations type ‘D’, Table without encumbrance. No due to difficulties with RROW without encumbrance. No Drains and Turn Outs and Soft works in other areas due to payments to PAP’s. works in other areas due to spot Investigation. RROW issues. RROW issues.
5. Pavement Works: Covering all Ongoing in areas of public land Ongoing but restricted access Ongoing in areas of public land Items: Pavement Preparation without encumbrance. No due to difficulties with RROW without encumbrance. No Works, Sub-base Construction works in other areas due to payments to PAP’s. works in other areas due to and Base coarse Construction. RROW issues. RROW issues.
6. PCCP Paving Works: Not yet started. Ongoing but restricted access Ongoing in areas of public land due to difficulties with RROW without encumbrance. No payments to PAP’s. works in other areas due to RROW issues. Establishment of construction: 7.
Campsite Completed (China Geo and ESR Completed Completed (Mainland) sites) Site location issues on Olutanga island
Concrete Mixing Plant/ Batching Completed (China Geo and ESR Completed Completed (Mainland) Plant sites) Site location issues on Olutanga island
Crushing Plant ESR crushing plant has been Completed (Mainland) recommended for relocation due to area was proximate to a rice No plan to install a crushing field. plant in Olutanga island.
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8. Establishment and operation Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing of quarry/borrow areas, etc. including locations, schedules, dates, etc.
9. Drainage and Slope Protection Ongoing in areas of public land Ongoing but restricted access Ongoing in areas of public land Structures. without encumbrance. No due to difficulties with RROW without encumbrance. No works in other areas due to payments to PAP’s. works in other areas due to RROW issues. RROW issues.
10. Road Furniture and Markings: Not yet started Not yet started Not yet started Covers all Items: Line Markings, Signs, Guardrails etc.
11. Miscellaneous Structures Not yet started. Ongoing but restricted access Ongoing in areas of public land due to difficulties with RROW without encumbrance. No payments to PAP’s. works in other areas due to RROW issues.
12. Bridges. Ongoing in areas of public land Ongoing but restricted access Not applicable. without encumbrance. No due to difficulties with RROW works in other areas due to payments to PAP’s. RROW issues.
13. Specific dates of site Informal visits and inspections Informal visits and inspections Informal visits and inspections visits/inspections conducted only, undertaken on a monthly only, undertaken on a monthly only, undertaken on a monthly by the Supervision Consultant basis throughout the reporting basis throughout the reporting basis throughout the reporting period due to the lack of an period due to the lack of an to monitor compliance of the period due to the lack of an approved CEMP. approved CEMP. Contractors with the approved CEMP. mitigation measures specified
ADB LOAN 3631-PHI ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT NO 01: JULY - DECEMBER 2019 Page 12 2.2 Awareness Program: Training was conducted to implement CEMP requirements on strengthening the implementation of environmental management plan that was conducted last July and August 2019 (photographs below). There was an orientation conducted to the contractor and the consultant on the Safeguards requirements, i.e. CEMP, GAD Plan, HIV/AIDs awareness, Traffic Management Plan, etc. The orientation training focused on the mitigation measures, safety health and environmental protection. The activity also discussed topics on the proper storage and disposal of garbage, waste tires and other spare parts, maintain good housekeeping and dust control. Contractor’s Environmental Officer and/or Pollution Control Officer is responsible to implement the environmental management plan and regularly visits the site and conduct awareness program. The Contractor was provided with detailed instruction in preparing for the CEMP, completion of Environmental Checklists and Monthly Environmental monitoring incorporating the Awareness Program.
Photograph 1: CEMP Orientation Session at PR-06 -Management & Consultant's Staff
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Photograph 2: CEMP Orientation Session at PR-06 – Workforce
Other trainings conducted to the three (3) core projects in the covered period of July to December 2019, which some are included in the Gender Action Plan (GAP), are shown in the table:
Table on Health and Safety Activities
Activities Timeline 1. Awareness raising program on sexual harassment, STDs and HIV/AIDs and human trafficking prevention targeted at all contractors, all workers (female and male) as well as for residents of barangays traversed by/along the roads under construction on the three (3) core projects. a. Orientation Seminar on Sexual Harassment and Trafficking in - 1st and 2nd week of September 2019
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2.4 Description of Physical Works completed
Permits are under process but with full coordination with the concerned LGUs which give them verbal approval that they can limit their activities in the preparation of the camp. Kindly refer to monthly reports or in Table 5 for Compliance to Statutory Requirements/Environmental Permits and Licenses secured by the Contractor on environmental matters. The progress of contractor’s activities of the three core projects during the reporting period (July to December 2019) are progressing. The progress of the works described as follows:
ADB LOAN 3631-PHI SOCIAL MONITORING SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT NO 01: JULY - DECEMBER 2019 Page 16 2.4.1 Project PR-06 . Construction of Combined Field Office, Laboratory and Living Quarters Building for the Engineer on-going,
. Contractor and Consultant joint ''As-Staked'' survey and ''As-Staked'' plan preparation including quantity back-up calculation on going, . Clearing and Grubbing, removal of trees, roadway and unsuitable excavation, embankment from borrow (granular materials) with geotextile on going, . Structure Excavation on going. . Production of crushed aggregates on going, . Subgrade preparation on going. . Concrete main wall completed of Abutment A and Abutment B. . Tigabon Bridge;-Confirmatory Boring of Payag Bridge, Sinusayan Bridge, Lapirawan Bridge, Ilisan Bridge, Bella Bridge & Lipacan Bridge completed; . Construction of Detour Road, lean concrete and footing of Abutment A & Abutment B completed, Logpond Bridge;-Wing Walls, Sidewalls and Top Slab of Reinforced Concrete Box Culvert (RCBC) at Sta. 1782 + 022.18 completed. . Fabrication/Casting for Reinforced Concrete Pipe Culverts (RCPC) for 1220mm & 910mm at the Contractor's camp site on-going, . Installed RCPC at Sta. 1781+760, Sta. 1782+437.01, Sta. 1784+798.89, Sta. 1785+075.11 and Sta. 1783+495.78, other is ongoing,
. Removal of existing steel component of Logpond Bridge, completed & removal of existing RCPC's of 610mmՓand 910mmՓongoing; and-Preparation for all requirements relative to Materials Quality Control on going, 2.4.2 Project PR-07 . Construction of Combined Field Office, Laboratory & Living Quarters building for the Engineers is on progress, . Joint Verification Survey for Drainage and Miscellaneous Structures and Plans preparation is on progress, . Earthmoving works along carriageway @ declared public land is on progress, . Fabrication / Casting and Laying of Pipe Culverts, 910mmØ, 1070mmØ & 1220mmØ is on progress,
. Construction of Stone Masonry @ station 1983+954.40 and sta. 1981+560-1981+660, LS is on progress, . PCCP trial paving @ Station 1981+851.50 to 1981+904.30, LL.
2.5 Project PR-09 . The Contractor is still waiting for the BOD's decision on how to treat the actual condition of the ground on site, which is evaluated as unsuitable materials,
ADB LOAN 3631-PHI SOCIAL MONITORING SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT NO 01: JULY - DECEMBER 2019 Page 17 . The activities on road excavation and other pay items such as slope protections and others are on-going, . Borrow materials for embankment are still being utilized by the Contractor. . Also, excavation of unsuitable materials on the roadway is on–going, which is being replaced by granular materials, and . The contractor started to pay the affected trees for road widening under the knowledge and approval of the Engineers just to fast track the work and eliminate the negative slippage on the project while waiting for the approval of RIPP and payment of ROW.
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3.1 Environmental Monitoring Procedures: DPWH is the Executing Agency (EA), while the Roads Management Cluster II (also based in DPWH) will be the implementing agency (IA). The existing Environmental and Social Safeguards Division (ESSD) of DPWH will have overall responsibility in ensuring Project compliance to Government environment requirements and ADB SPS 2009. Such task will be carried out by ESSD in close coordination with the environmental safeguard staff at the DPWH Regional Offices and Office of the District Engineer throughout project implementation. During construction phase, the ESSD will be supported by the construction supervision consultant (CSC) in conducting environmental monitoring and preparation of corresponding reports. Environmental monitoring in the field is among the scope of work of the Engineers, and the tasks of actual monitoring is undertaken by an Environmental Specialist (International and National) and Resettlement Specialist. The international environmental specialist is mobilized on an intermittent basis to undertake field monitoring and write-up the necessary periodic environmental report to the Employer DPWH and ADB. Spot surveys and assessments of environmental situations and conditions of the project site are being conducted to ascertain compliance of the Contractor to the Contractor’s Environment Management Plan (CEMP). Variances from the established baseline environmental parameters were noted and brought to the attention of the Contractor for corrective measures. Whenever necessary, certain modifications on the work program were recommended to assure compliance on the part of the Contractor.
The contractor’s environmental, health and safety Officer will be responsible for the compliances based on the project CEMP, ECC conditions and OHS Plan. Environmental issues arising from the construction activities should immediately be brought to the attention of the construction supervision team to coordinate efforts in order to immediately mitigate impacts, protect the environment, and safeguard the health and welfare of the local communities. All these are to be conducted within the framework of the overall construction management and supervision. Aspects in the environmental monitoring are reported in a monthly, quarterly and semi-annual basis to the DPWH and ADB.
3.2 Environmental Organization and Management A monthly monitoring and construction progress report will be prepared by the Contractor’s Environmental Team and transmitted to DPWH-UPMO thru the CSC. The monitoring report presents the performance of relevant parameter for a given month assessed against requirements of the monitoring matrix. Document management including storage of all records for all important environmental aspect particularly in terms of resolving issues and continuous monitoring. In accordance with the requirements, the Contractor will create and maintain a database and safe keep all records for inspections.
ADB LOAN 3631-PHI SOCIAL MONITORING SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT NO 01: JULY - DECEMBER 2019 Page 19 3.3 Monitoring Tools 3.3.1 Commitment of Contractor for Logistic Support All logistic support for the environment related issues will be provided by the Contractor throughout the Contract period. Equipment and vehicle will be available for the EO to use in the field during site inspection. These are some of the things that will be readily available for the Environment Officer (EO) to use and perform the delegated duties at the project site. All other essential for the EO to effectively execute the tasks assigned will be made available for the success of the project. A copy of the environmental inspection and audit shall be retained as file by the Environment Officer and a copy provided to the DPWH. Electronic records of inspections and audits will be kept. Table 5: Compliance with Environmental Statutory Requirements
Item Status
PR06
Contractor’s Camp/Batching and Crushing Plant
Mayor’s/Business Contractor will be securing the Permit by January 2020. Permit ECC application has been returned due to Zoning Ordinance (ZO) requirement due to non-confirming use. The ZO will be a legally binding set of rules and regulations affirming to the usage of land in
the Municipality.
ECC A Technical Conference has been conducted last 15 November 2019 and 25 November 2019 for ESR and China-Geo batching plant application, respectively and penalty*** has been imposed. ECC application will be process after payment of the penalty and submission of deficiency prior to the approval
Environmental Officer/ Pollution Complied Control Officer Mr. Joselito Ventura
PR07
Contractor’s Camp/Batching Plant, Crushing and Quarry Source Per information from Environmental Management Bureau (EMB), Regional ECC Office, Zamboanga City no online application has been applied by the Contractor.
Mayor’s/Business Contractor will be securing the Permit by January 2020. Permit
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PR09
Contractor’s Camp/Batching Plant Mayor’s/Business Contractor will be securing the Permit by January 2020. Permit
Approved. ECC ECC-OL-R09-2019-0091 Contractor is on the process of complying post ECC conditions.
Crushing Plant ECC ECC-OL-R09-2019-0081
ECC Holder Mr. Florencio P. Majarocon Location Purok 6, Villacastor, Buug, Zamboanga Sibugay
Quarry Operation Quarry A
Governor’s/Mayor’s MQ-08-2019 Permit ECC ECC-OL-RO9-2017-0098 Location Barangay La Victoria, Imelda, Zamboanga Sibugay Quarry B Governor’s/Mayor’s Application is on process Permit ECC ECC-OL-RO9-2019-0081 Location Purok 6, Villa Castor, Buug, Zamboanga Sibugay Environmental Officer Complied Mr. Joemar Lacaya
ADB LOAN 3631-PHI SOCIAL MONITORING SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT NO 01: JULY - DECEMBER 2019 Page 21 *** Legal Basis of Fines and Penalties
A Technical Conference has been called by DENR-EMB, Regional Office No. IX-Zamboanga Peninsula for ESR Constructions and Development last 15 November 2019 / 2:00PM, Atty. Khalil B. Lajarato as the Hearing Officer. In connection with the violation of PD 1586 against said entity. To pay the penalty in the amount of Twenty Thousand (Php20,000) within fifteen (15) days from date of conference. Basis of penalty: ECC Compliance, Survey and Inspection Reports.
Computation of Fine (Reduction from maximum penalty of Php 50,000.00) Nature of ECC Application Date of Notice of Violation (NOV Issued): 31 October 2019 Date of Survey: 05 October 2019 Date of ECC Application: 01 October 2019
Percent Percent % Criteria of Reduction Reduction in Reduction for the Project Cost Completion Penalty Proponent 1. Nature of ECC Application a.) With ECC application before 25 25 issuance of NOV – 25% b.) Without ECC application at the 0 - time of issuance of NOV 2. Percent Completion a.) Project is not more than 25% 10 - completed b.) Project is more than 25% completed but less than 50% 5 - completed c.) Project is more than 50% Estimated completed 0 0 completion is 100% 3. Project Cost (Less than or equal to Php5.0M) a.) Less than or equal to 20 - Php5.0M b.) More than Php5.0M Estimated project cost is 10 10 more than Php5.0M 4. Project Impact on the Environment (Project does not cause adverse environmental impact) a.) Project does not cause adverse environmental 25 25 impact b.) Project causes adverse 0 - environmental impact TOTAL REDUCTION 60 Note: A maximum of 80% reduction in penalty can only be imposed provided that the project Proponent meets all of the above criteria.
Computation: Php50,000 x 60% = Php30,000 Amount to Pay = Php50,000 - 30,000 = Php20,000
ADB LOAN 3631-PHI SOCIAL MONITORING SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT NO 01: JULY - DECEMBER 2019 Page 22 The Contractor has been imposed for penalty due to violations of provisions of PD 1586 and DAO 2003-30. The fines, penalties and sanctions of the Philippine EIS System is based on Section 9.0 provision of P.D. 1586, as follows: “Penalty for Violation. Any person, corporation or partnership found violating Section 4 of this Decree, or the terms and conditions in the issuance of the Environmental Compliance Certificate, or of the standards, rules and regulations issued by the National Environmental Protection Council pursuant to this Decree shall be punished the suspension or cancellation of his/its certificate and/or a fine in an amount not to exceed fifty thousand pesos (P50,000.00) for every violation thereof, at the discretion of the National Environmental Protection Council.” Section 4 of P.D. 1586 states that “No person, partnership or corporation shall undertake or operate any such declared environmentally critical project or area without first securing an Environmental Compliance Certificate issued by the President or his duly authorized representative.” Assessment and Computation of Fines
Failure to pay a fine imposed by the Regional Director constitutes an offense separate from the original offense that brought about the imposition of the original fine and may warrant the imposition of another fine, and/or the issuance of a Cease and Desist Order (CDO). For projects operating without an ECC: The sum of P50,000.00 is set as reduced at the discretion of the Regional Director, considering the circumstances of each case i.e. impact of the violation on the environment. The project may be subjected to penalty following the mechanics of reduction as shown in Table 2-2. Schedule of Penalty Reduction in case of “Operating without ECC” Page 38 of the Revised Procedural Manual for DAO 2003-30. Authority to Impose Fines and Penalties
Imposition of fines and penalties based on the succeeding guidelines is vested on the Regional Office upon the Contractor found violating provisions of P.D. 1586 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations.
3.3.2 Contractor’s Compliance Activities Table 6: Monitoring of Contractor's Compliance Activities
Concerned Observed Recommended Implementation/ Place Issue/Monitored environmental measures/mitigation Compliances activity issue
Training for the Training of all Training of the Instructed the Contractor to Implemented Contractor’s construction workers construction conduct toolbox meeting on personnel on environment, basic workers has been the project’s HSE policies. sanitation and conducted by the Awareness on the hazard and healthcare issues, CSC. safety measurement to health and safety include wearing the required matters. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
ADB LOAN 3631-PHI SOCIAL MONITORING SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT NO 01: JULY - DECEMBER 2019 Page 23 a) Availability of safety Improvement Workers must wear proper Implemented tools at site and camp. were observed in PPE on specific work and this period mostly work area.
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Concerned Observed Recommended Implementation Place Issue/Monitored environmental measures/mitigation /Compliances activity. issue
Road workers use the Construction PPE. site b.) Adequate Road warning Instructed Contractor to Implemented protection and signal is not provide additional safety and availability of traffic available on traffic signage. signage and some information construction Providing measures in area and road accordance with the diversion. construction schedule to avoid or minimize impacts of construction-related road closures and blocking of access to properties.
Informing the project population about the schedule of construction activities and road closures.
Installing traffic warning signs, and enforcing traffic regulations during transportation of materials, equipment, and machinery.
Assigning traffic control personnel/ flaggers.
Encroachment within No serious Project affected entity within Regular ROW encroachment the ROW must be monitoring issue within ROW paid/compensated/ settled prior to construction activity
d) Vibration of roller Not yet started etc. construction -; - equipment
e) Ensure that no child No child labor will Asian Development Bank Implemented labor will be employed be hired by the prohibits child labor. Contractors
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Concerned Observed Recommended Implementation Place Issue/Monitored environmental measures/mitigation /Compliances activity. issue
f) Dust generation: Watering of Increase in watering Needs further roadway along frequency along the road implementation Transport and the project alignment especially during equipment movement alignment by the dry season. Contractor’s Water from settling pond can water tank is not be used. sufficient during the reporting period.
g) Noise protection Observations that Contractor was instructed to Being noise level show minimize the noise; vehicle is implemented that most activity checked periodically for done is within repairing and maintenance. allowable limit. Machinery operators should No complaints be provided with noise have been protection devices. received from the All heavy equipment and Contractor machinery shall, at a regarding noise. minimum, be fitted with air pollution control and noise dampening devices that are operating correctly and in full compliance with national regulations regarding air pollution and noise limitations.
h) Endangered species No endangered Advised the Contractor, if Implemented species or other found any species contact to wildlife encounter DENR-CENRO. as there is no That the Contractor must forest nearby the conduct awareness road project. workshops and/or during toolbox meeting to prohibit employees from poaching wildlife and cutting trees. Contractor will be responsible for any actions of the workers
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Concerned Observed Recommended Implementation Place Issue/Monitored environmental measures/mitigation /Compliances activity. issue that adversely affect flora and fauna conservation.
i) Historical and The existing road Contractor advised if found To Implement archaeological sites alignment is not any type of historical and finding traverse or near archaeology symbols to to any historical contact concerned or in an government agency archaeological area Construction Camp site Management camp a) Adequate water Availability of Potable water should always Being complied supply and disposal of water for be available in the campsite wastewater domestic drinking, house- and on workplace. waste keeping and other Drinking water, clean sanitary personal use. facilities and waste generated disposal in accordance with the environmental design will be provided to the employees. Open bottom septic tanks are prohibited.
Implemented b) Accommodation Personnel and Living facilities is available for space in the camp workers are the workers. provided with quarters, comfort rooms and kitchen.
c) Stockpile The materials are Stockpile materials are Implemented stocked according demarcated with safety to environmental barrier. law.
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Concerned Observed Recommended Implementation Place Issue/Monitored environmental measures/mitigation /Compliances activity. issue d) Provision of drainage Natural drainage should not Site base camp is Implemented at the construction be disrupted, waste materials safe and are camp and office: storm are to be removed and stored located in an away from waterways. water drainage to elevated area and nearby drain/ stream flooding is remote outside the camp area. especially during heavy rains. Water from campsites drains to near stream.
e) Availability of Fire Extinguisher Providing basic training Implemented Firefighting equipment is available at different type of fire within the campsite conspicuous area extinguisher.
Worker was trained to use fire Extinguisher in cause of emergency. f) Tree plantation Instructed the Contractor to Tree planting in For compliance conduct replacement after accordance with completion of the road the specification works. and along the project alignment Coordinate with DENR- CENRO prior to the conduct of tree replacement activities.
g) Storage of Chemical were The Site Manager and labors Implemented stored at proper were advised to store chemicals location; leakage chemicals on designated area was not observed. within the camp site.
3.4 Problems Identified and Actions Recommended with implementation deadline With the establishment of the batching plant for PR06, the Contractor has not implemented mobility and access for individuals living at the back portion of the facility. Another issue to be resolved is the location of the Crushing Plant of PR06 (ESR) that is located too proximate to a rice field. The problems identified together with recommended actions are described in more detail in the extracts from the regular monthly progress reports, given in Appendix 1 to this report.
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4 GRIEVANCE MECHANISM
A subproject-specific grievance redress mechanism (GRM) will be established at the DPWH District Engineering Office (DEO) before the start of construction, to receive, evaluate and facilitate resolution of the complaints/grievances of affected persons on the sub-project’s environmental performance. This mechanism will be disclosed to the host communities prior to commencement of site works. Contact information on how to access the GRM will be included in project information billboards.
The District Engineer will appoint an Environment Officer and will establish the Grievance Redress Committee (GRC) to be chaired by the DPWH District Engineer. Members will include the following: (i) the contractor’s highest official at the site such as the Construction Manager or the Construction Superintendent; (ii) Barangay Chairperson; and (iii) Environment Specialist of the Construction Supervision Consultant. For the quick filing of complaints, the DGRC will use the grievance intake form appended in the IEE. The DEO’s Environment Officer will be responsible for the registration of grievances and communication with the aggrieved party. To facilitate addressing complaints, the contractor will be required to provide contact details of its representative(s) on site in its campsite offices and in project billboards that will be erected at the starting point of the project. The billboard shall likewise include the contact details of DPWH representatives in the event complaints are not readily addressed by the contractor on-site.
The steps to be followed in filing complaints and the procedures for redress are the following: a. complainant will provide the background and file the complaint directly either verbally or in writing to the on-site contractor representative(s), and Barangay through its officials for immediate corrective action; b. the contractor(s) representative is then required to act immediately on valid complaints and record such complaints in a complaints registry that must be maintained on site; c. complaints that cannot be immediately attended to by the Contractor shall be filed either verbally or writing to the DEO, and or the DEO’s Environment Officer who will assist the complainant in filling-up the grievance intake form; d. within 2 working days, the Environment Officer, contractor’s representative, and complainant will discuss if the complaint can be resolved without calling for a GRC meeting; e. within 3 days of lodging the complaint, the DEO’s Environment Officer will provide the complainant a written feedback on the process, steps and timeframe for resolving the complaint. f. if the complaint cannot be resolved, a GRC meeting with the complainant will be called within 5 working days; g. the GRC will have 15 days to resolve the complaint; h. the complainant will receive feedback from the DEO’s Environment Officer within 5 working days after the various steps of the GRM are completed. i. if unsatisfied with the decision, the existence of the GRC will not impede the complainant's access to the Government's judicial, administrative remedies or through concerned government agencies (e.g., Community Environment and Natural Resources Office and Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office of DENR, Regional offices of the Environmental Management Bureau.
The GRC will receive, follow-up and prepare monthly reports on all complaints, disputes or questions received about the Project and corresponding actions taken to resolve the issues. As of this date of reporting, there were no complaints filed.
ADB LOAN 3631-PHI SOCIAL MONITORING SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT NO 01: JULY - DECEMBER 2019 Page 29 5 CONCLUSION:
The project is being implemented and would be completed in observance with relevant norms of ADB guidelines for category B and the construction supervision as per TOR. The project has a minimal physical impact to the land, air, water and most are construction related and short- term impact such as increase generation of dust and noise levels, loss of roadside vegetation, and traffic flow disruption, these will be addressed in the CEMPs of the contractor. These impacts are considered temporary in nature and will be address through careful implementation of the environmental mitigation and monitoring plan. Presently, the three-core project has started construction works and impacts/issues were addressed and implement EMP as stated in the CEMP. The Contractor, CSC and the local populations has exchange information with regards to relevant activities under campsite location, operation and management, Health and Safety, Environmental Awareness, Recruitment of Labor for Construction Works. The project construction works are supervised by the CSC in accordance with IEE and EMP. No accidents have been reported. Corrective action is being implemented by the contractors based on site Instructions by the CSC. All the three core Project road are not located within the environmentally sensitive areas, national parks, or natural forest. In the next reporting period of SEMR, tabulated data on the recommended corrective actions will be presented with specific timelines in the implementation.
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Monthly Progress Reports:
July 2019 Monthly Report
EMP Implementation Activities
During this reporting period both the International and National Environmental Specialists undertook field visits to the project sites in Mindanao. The National Expert was first to visit and formed part of the CSC team accompanying the ADB mission as reported in other sub-Sections of this report. The purpose of these missions was primarily twofold in order to i) ascertain the capacity and preparedness of the works Contractors to implement their contractual obligations in respect of Environmental Management; and ii) to provide practical “hands-on” assistance, advice and on-the job training as appropriate, to the Contractors nominated Environmental Management Teams. From the delays that had already occurred in meeting the contractual requirements, it was no surprise that a large number of concerns were raised and that extensive assistance was required, particularly in respect of preparation of the CEMP, selection of sites for disposal etc., and implementation of baseline measurement surveys. These are briefly highlighted in the following sub-Section of this report
Issues Arising from Inspection Project
PR-06 Alicia – Malangas Road
Proposed Batching and Crusher Plant
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1st Station at Gulayon Elementary School, Barangay Gulayon, Municipality of Alicia, Zamboanga Sibugay
2nd Station Campsite Station, Barangay Dawa-dawa, Municipality of Alicia, Zamboanga Sibugay
ADB LOAN 3631-PHI SOCIAL MONITORING SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT NO 01: JULY - DECEMBER 2019 Page 39 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CONTRACTOR TO COMPLY:
OBSERVATION / OTHER CONCERNS REMARKS / RECOMMENDATION
No available Environmental Officer during the Immediate deployment of an experienced conduct of the site visit Environmental Officer due to the urgency of the submission of the CEMP as part of the deliverables during the pre-construction. And/or at the same time hire for an unexperienced interested applicant who will take over the former.
Baseline for air, noise and water Prior to the conduct of the sampling the Contractor was advised to identify sampling station and parameters to be tested. Tree Cutting Activities Observe proper documentation and procedure before, during and after tree cutting activities
Quarry The Concessionaire must provide for an ECC and VALID Permit to Extract prior to materials sourcing.
Weight Distribution Scheme for Payment Once CEMP and ECC are in place, the DPWH, the Project Consultant and the Contractor will meet and discuss amicably on the scheme for payment for Item Part B.
SITE SELECTION FOR CRUSHER AND BACHING PLANT, CONSTRUCTION WASTE DISPOSAL AND STOCKYARDS FOR AGGRREGATES 1.) No sites (construction spoil disposal, batching and crusher plants and stockyards) shall be located: • In or adjacent to rice fields; • on slopes of more than 25 degrees; • where geological structures are unfavorable to stability (e.g. in fault or shear zones or where structural planes are dipping out of the slope); • on slopes that are subjected to stream channels; • on spurs above converging stream channels; • on talus slopes or in any situation where they might be expected to load a slope along a failure plane; • in any water course or drainage line, whether permanent or seasonal; and • in or adjacent to any protected area (e.g. watershed), nurseries, DENR designated temporary/permanent disposal area for cut trees or special status habitat 2.) Disposal sites are away from forest, cultivated land, active slope failure areas, and gullies 3.) Disposal areas are not located on areas of groundwater discharge, sources of drinking or
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NOTE: Periodic review of this site selection criteria will be check and that may be subject for revision/additional inclusion if necessary.
August 2019 Monthly Report During this reporting period both the SCS Project Team’s Environmental Specialists undertook field visits to the project sites in Mindanao. The primary purposes for this visit was to become familiar with the project environs, conduct and also participate in orientation sessions, presentations and meetings, and to provide “ hands-on” assistance to the core project Works Contractors, who continue to struggle with the preparation of satisfactory CEMP’s. This reporting period the first such orientation meeting and presentation was held on 29th July which was for the purpose of providing overview of the requirements for CEMP’s. The meeting was attended by senior staff from both the Consultant and the Works Contractors from each of the 3 currently active core projects. Another session was held on 31st July for management and staff of PR-06. The subject matter for this session was HIV/AIDS; Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation of Women; Gender Awareness and included an element for Health & Safety, which was addressed by the International Environmental Specialist. A site visits to the batching plant at project PR-06 was undertaken on 1st August, which raised a number of issues of environmental concern related to the close proximity of inhabited dwellings, and restrictions on the access available to residents in these dwellings.
The close proximity of the batching plant location to existing houses is a non-compliance with the requirements of the IEE for the project and the Contractor has been informed that this situation must be addressed.
The non-compliance with the requirements can be addressed by constant consultation with the community to solicit information, complaints, suggestions etc. regarding the plant’s operation. The DPWH-UPMO, CSC and the Contractor’s Environmental Officer will from time to time communicate with the host barangay (Plant location) and the Local Government Unit.
ADB LOAN 3631-PHI SOCIAL MONITORING SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT NO 01: JULY - DECEMBER 2019 Page 41 On 5th August a courtesy visit to the office of the Hon Secretary DPWH in Mindanao took place followed by a joint site inspection to discuss a number of issues related to environmental concerns and the delay in the implementation of project construction works. Other activities conducted during this period related to the review of the resubmitted CEMP’s, discussions regarding their suitability and assistance with the preparation of the CEMP’s in a suitable format for approval by ADB.
Baseline Measurements
The object of these baseline measurement activities is to characterize the environmental resources at a site prior to construction. This will provide a benchmark and reference against which to compare the environmental conditions influenced by the construction, operation of the plants and demobilization phases of the project. The information will also be used to assess the effectiveness of the mitigation measures and to implement adaptive management, if needed. The environmental baseline collects, assesses, and interprets enough physical and chemical except biological information since parameters for this factor exceeds its holding time from sampling point to the laboratory.
The following are the baseline results for:
PR 06
Water
Location: Lipacan River Date Received and Analyzed: August 18, 2019
DENR STANDARDS PARAMETERS METHOD RESULT CLASS C CLASS D pH Glass Electrode Method 7.49 6.5-9.0 6.0-9.0 TSS, mg/L Gravimetric Method 84 80 100 Oil and Grease, mg/L Gravimetrix Method (Petroleum 1.9 Ether Extraction) BOD5 (20 C), mg/L Azide Modification Method 8 7 15 (Dilution Technique) COD, mg/L Open Reflux Dichromate Method 20 Dissolved Oxygen, Azide Modification (Winkler 7.4 5 2 mg/L Method)
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DENR STANDARDS PARAMETERS METHOD RESULT CLASS C DENR D pH Glass Electrode Method 7.59 6.5-9.0 6.0-9.0 TSS, mg/L Gravimetric Method 8 80 100 Oil and Grease, mg/L Gravimetrix Method (Petroleum 1.5 Ether Extraction) BOD5 (20 C), mg/L Azide Modification Method 8 7 15 (Dilution Technique) COD, mg/L Open Reflux Dichromate Method 10 Dissolved Oxygen, Azide Modification (Winkler 8.8 5 2 mg/L Method)
Location: Ilisan River Date Received and Anlyzed: August 18, 2019
DENR STANDARDS PARAMETERS METHOD RESULT DENR C DENR D pH Glass Electrode Method 7.56 6.5-9.0 6.0-9.0 TSS, mg/L Gravimetric Method 32 80 100 Oil and Grease, mg/L Gravimetrix Method (Petroleum 0.6 Ether Extraction) BOD5 (20 C), mg/L Azide Modification Method 4 7 15 (Dilution Technique) COD, mg/L Open Reflux Dichromate Method 20 Dissolved Oxygen, Azide Modification (Winkler 7.9 5 2 mg/L Method)
Ambient Air
Station Location Date and PM 10 TSP SO2 NO2 CO No. Time of (ug/Ncm) (ug/Ncm) (ug/Ncm) (ug/Ncm) (ug/Ncm) Sampling Fronting July 28-29, Batching Plant 2019 1 of China-Geo, 7 30 93 13 6.55 Sitio Marcos, 1135H- Pob, Diplahan, 1155H Zamboanga Sibugay Beside Brgy. July 29-30, Police Outpost 2019 2 of Brgy. Bella, 6 19 82 12 5.22 Alicia, 1400H- Zamboanga 1400H
ADB LOAN 3631-PHI SOCIAL MONITORING SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT NO 01: JULY - DECEMBER 2019 Page 43 Sibugay Camanga Brgy. July 30-31, Hall, Camanga, 2019 3 Malangas, 9 29 88 14 5.65 Zamboanga 1715H- Sibugay 1715H
DENR Standards 24–Hour 150 230 180 150 (NAAQS) Sampling (ug/Ncm) (ug/Ncm) (ug/Ncm) (ug/Ncm)
Noise Level (Ambient) Test Date: August 15, 2019
Sample ID No. Station No. Sampling Time Station Description Noise dBA Fronting Batching Plant of China-Geo, 19-07SL145 1 1130H-1130H Sitio Marcos, Pob, 60.8 Diplahan, Zamboanga Sibugay Beside Barangay Police Outpost of 19-07SL146 2 1400H-1400H Barangay Bella, 59.5 Alicia, Zamboanga Sibugay Camanga Barangay Hall, Camanga, 19-07SL147 3 1715H-1715H Malangas, 55.8 Zamboanga Sibugay
Max. Allowable Noise Level for Class A “Residential Area” Classifiaction 55 dBA Class C “Light Industrial” Classification 55 dBA
PR 07
Water
Location: Situbo Bridge No. 1 Date Received and Anlyzed: August 10, 2019
DENR STANDARDS PARAMETERS METHOD RESULT DENR C DENR D pH Glass Electrode Method 6.93 6.5-9.0 6.0-9.0 TSS, mg/L Gravimetric Method 8.0 80 100 Oil and Grease, mg/L Gravimetrix Method (Petroleum 0.6 Ether Extraction) BOD5 (20 C), mg/L Azide Modification Method (Dilution 2 7 15 Technique)
ADB LOAN 3631-PHI SOCIAL MONITORING SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT NO 01: JULY - DECEMBER 2019 Page 44 COD, mg/L Open Reflux Dichromate Method 10 Dissolved Oxygen, Azide Modification (Winkler Method) 7.6 5 2 mg/L
Location: Situbo Bridge No. 2 Date Received and Anlyzed: August 10, 2019
DENR STANDARDS PARAMETERS METHOD RESULT DENR C DENR D pH Glass Electrode Method 6.99 6.5-9.0 6.0-9.0 TSS, mg/L Gravimetric Method 14.0 80 100 Oil and Grease, mg/L Gravimetrix Method (Petroleum 0.9 Ether Extraction) BOD5 (20 C), mg/L Azide Modification Method (Dilution 3.0 7 15 Technique) COD, mg/L Open Reflux Dichromate Method 29.0 Dissolved Oxygen, Azide Modification (Winkler Method) 7.5 5 2 mg/L
Location: New Dapitan Bridge Date Received and Anlyzed: August 10, 2019
DENR STANDARDS PARAMETERS METHOD RESULT DENR C DENR D pH Glass Electrode Method 6.90 6.5-9.0 6.0-9.0 TSS, mg/L Gravimetric Method 2.0 80 100 Oil and Grease, mg/L Gravimetrix Method (Petroleum 0.4 Ether Extraction) BOD5 (20 C), mg/L Azide Modification Method (Dilution 2.0 7 15 Technique) COD, mg/L Open Reflux Dichromate Method 20 Dissolved Oxygen, Azide Modification (Winkler Method) 7.5 5 2 mg/L
Ambient Air
Date and Station PM 10 TSP SO NO CO Location Time of 2 2 No. (ug/Ncm) (ug/Ncm) (ug/Ncm) (ug/Ncm) (ug/Ncm) Sampling Sandayong August 1-2, Covered Court, 2019 1 Barangay 6 24 73 18 4.23 Sandayong, 1145H-1145H Tampilisan, Zamboanga Sibugay, 7”56”8”N; 1220’44”3” E
ADB LOAN 3631-PHI SOCIAL MONITORING SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT NO 01: JULY - DECEMBER 2019 Page 45 Covered Court, August 2-3, Barangay 2019 2 Farmington, 8 34 76 24 6.35 Tampilisan, 1330H-1330H Zamboanga Sibugay, 7057’38” N; 122040’58” E In front Credo’s August 3-4, Store, New 2019 Dapitan, 9 56 73 27 5.88 3 Tampilisan, 1825H-1825H Zamboanga Sibugay, 7058’57” N; 1220 41’50” E 24–Hour 150 230 180 150 DENR Standards (NAAQS) Sampling (ug/Ncm) (ug/Ncm) (ug/Ncm) (ug/Ncm)
Noise Level (Ambient)
Date and Time of Noise dBA Station No. Location Sampling Sandayong Covered August 1-2, 2019 Court, Barangay 1145H-1145H 1 Sandayong, Tampilisan, Zamboanga Sibugay, 55.7 7”56”8”N; 1220’44”3” E Covered Court, August 2-3, 2019 Barangay Farmington, 1330H-1330H 2 Tampilisan, Zamboanga 61.1 Sibugay, 7057’38” N; 122040’58” E In front Credo’s Store, August 3-4, 2019 New Dapitan, 1825H-1825H 3 Tampilisan, Zamboanga 64.6 Sibugay, 7058’57” N; 1220 41’50” E Max. Allowable Noise Level for Class A “Residential Area” Classifiaction 55 dBA Class C “Light Industrial” Classification 55 dBA
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Water
Location: Villa Castor, Zamboanga Sibugay River Date Received and Anlyzed: August 10, 2019
RESULT DENR STANDARDS PARAMETERS METHOD UPSTREAM MIDSTREAM DOWNSTREAM DENR C DENR D pH Glass Electrode 7.62 7.96 7.86 6.5-9.0 6.0-9.0 Method TSS, mg/L Gravimetric 36 37 44 80 100 Method Oil and Grease, Gravimetrix mg/L Method (Petroleum 0.3 1.1 1.6 Ether Extraction) BOD5 (20 C), Azide mg/L Modification Method 2 3 3 7 15 (Dilution Technique) COD, mg/L Open Reflux Dichromate 10 10 10 Method Dissolved Azide Oxygen, mg/L Modification 9.0 8.9 8.6 5 2 (Winkler Method)
Ambient Air
Date and Station PM 10 TSP SO NO CO Location Time of 2 2 No. (ug/Ncm) (ug/Ncm) (ug/Ncm) (ug/Ncm) (ug/Ncm) Sampling Inside covered court of Gulayon July 24-25, 1 Elementary 2019 School, Barangay 7 9 97 11 4.25 Gulayon Alicia, 1115H – Zamboanga 1115H Sibugay, 703’11” N; 122052’0” E Beside Bunkhouse of Sino Road / M. July 25-26, 2 Abubakar, Sitio 2019 Looc Lunay Dawa- 8 42 91 14 6.23 Dawa,nside Alicia, 1410H – Zamboanga 1410H Sibugay, 7026’37” N; 122050’46” E 3 Solar Covered July 26-27, 6 26 88 12 5.18
ADB LOAN 3631-PHI SOCIAL MONITORING SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT NO 01: JULY - DECEMBER 2019 Page 47 Court, Barangay 2019 Solar, Olutanga, Zamboanga 1535H – Sibugay, 7018’31” 1535H N; 123050’43” E 24–Hour 150 230 180 150 DENR Standards (NAAQS) Sampling (ug/Ncm) (ug/Ncm) (ug/Ncm) (ug/Ncm)
Noise Level (Ambient)
Date and Time of Station No. Location Noise dBA Sampling Inside covered court of Gulayon Elementary 1 School, Barangay July 24-25, 2019 60.7 Gulayon Alicia, 1115H – 1115H Zamboanga Sibugay, 703’11” N; 122052’0” E Beside Bunkhouse of Sino Road / M. 2 Abubakar, Sitio Looc July 25-26, 2019 Lunay Dawa-Dawa,nside 65.1 1410H – 1410H Alicia, Zamboanga Sibugay, 7026’37” N; 122050’46” E Solar Covered Court, Barangay Solar, July 26-27, 2019 Olutanga, Zamboanga 59.3 3 1535H – 1535H Sibugay, 7018’31” N; 123050’43” E Max. Allowable Noise Level for Class A “Residential Area” Classifiaction 55 dBA Class C “Light Industrial” Classification 55 dBA
ADB LOAN 3631-PHI SOCIAL MONITORING SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT NO 01: JULY - DECEMBER 2019 Page 48 Sampling Activities:
The head of the monitoring team has ensured that necessary preparations were undertaken before the field work. Each member of the monitoring team has clearly understood their role and duty to ensure the integrity of all field analyses and of the water samples to be brought to the laboratory for analysis.
Water Quality
Head of monitoring team coordinated with the Contractor’s Environmental Officer. Preparation of a monitoring plan to ensure that all the requirements for monitoring are met.
Collection of water samples were from the rivers. Since the rivers were shallow (<2.5meters) one grab sample collected from the center of the stream were considered representative of the river or stream water quality. Analyzing for parameters that were measured right away or on site were Dissolved Oxygen (DO), temperature, and pH.
BOD, Total Suspended Solid and Conductivity analysis were analyzed at Aeronics Laboratory. Pre-treatment, preservation and storage were performed prior to transport of samples. Sample for BOD analyses require rapid cooling and need cold water in addition to ice or ice packs. The transport container for the samples were leakproof.
Sample containers were provided by the laboratory to ensure that sufficient volume of samples is obtained for the planned analyses and that the containers have been properly cleaned and provided with stabilizing preservatives. Figure below shows the different types of sample containers.
Figure on the Different Types of Sample Containers
ADB LOAN 3631-PHI SOCIAL MONITORING SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT NO 01: JULY - DECEMBER 2019 Page 49 Ambient Air Quality
For the sampling equipment, the ambient air sampler used, namely the Staflex High Volume Air Sampler Model 121-H, Compass Kimoto Handy Gas Sampler HS-7, Speedtech Instrument Barometer and Vector Portable GPS (Global Positioning Systems).
Sampling Methodologies
The test methods used were derived from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), Philippine Standard Methods of Air and Water Analysis Volume 3, as prescribed in the DENR Implementing Rules and Regulations of R.A. 8749 or the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999.
Determination of Suspended Particulate Matter in the Atmosphere (High Volume with 10-micron particle- size inlet – Gravimetric Method).
Determination of Total Suspended Particulate Matter in the Atmosphere (High Volume – Gravimetric Method).
Determination of Sulfur Dioxide in the Atmosphere (Gas Bubbler and Pararosaniline Method).
Determination of Nitrogen Dioxide in the Atmosphere (Gas Bubbler and Griess-Saltzman Reaction).
Determination of Carbon Monoxide in the Atmosphere (Gas Chromatographic Method).
The ambient air quality monitoring was performed 24 hours at an elevated of at least two (2) meters above the ground level and conducted at a downwind and upwind with the distance of 5 to 20 times the height of the stack.
Ambient Noise Level Quality
Sampling Equipment
The digital level meter Lutron (Model SL-4001) was used in the noise monitoring activity. This equipment is compliant with IEC 651 Type2 standard and has a weighing of 94 dBA and maximum of 130 dBA with slow and fast response.
Sampling Methodologies
The noise level measurement was conducted 24 hours at the locations near the air identified sampling stations and was performed by setting the noise meter at slow and fast response modulation with low frequency mode. The multiple sounds reading were manually recorded and summarized by getting its Average Arithmetic Median and expressed in decibel (dBA).
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Issues Arising from Inspection Project PR-06 Alicia – Malangas Road & Project PR-07 Tampisilan – Sandayong Road
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS FINDINGS TARGET DATE TO BE TAKEN/REMARKS
Batching No ECC for On process of the Prior to operation and both plants application with EMB, of the Plants Crusher Regional Office, Plants Zamboanga City.
CEMP Resubmitted and for Submission on or review before mid- September 2019 Results of the baseline for air, noise and water to be incorporated in the CEMP
Project PR-09 Lutiman – Guicam – Olutanga Road
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS LOCATION FINDINGS TARGET DATE TO BE TAKEN/REMARKS Batching With approved Comply post ECC and ECC for both conditions such as: Crusher plants Plants Secure Discharge Permit and Permit to Operate Erection of ECC billboard fronting the plants Apply for a Pollution Control Officer (PCO) accreditation Comply to RA 6969 for a DENR Identification Timely submission of a CMR and SMR Conduct tree planting activities CEMP Resubmitted and for Submission on or review before mid- September 2019 Results of the baseline for air, noise and water to be incorporated in the CEMP
ADB LOAN 3631-PHI SOCIAL MONITORING SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT NO 01: JULY - DECEMBER 2019 Page 51 September 2019 Monthly Report Implementation Activities Preparation works for the revised CEMP’s continued throughout this period with advice and assistance being provided to each of the Works Contractors. The Contractor’s responses have been patchy, which is reflected in the current status report as shown in the following Table.
ADB LOAN 3631-PHI SOCIAL MONITORING SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT NO 01: JULY - DECEMBER 2019 Page 52 Baseline Monitoring Environmental Baseline Study surveys has been completed for PR 06, 07 and 09 and outcome shows that for:
a.) Air quality: Results for all the sampling stations within DENR Standards.
b.) Noise level results were all above the maximum allowable noise either for Class A “Residential Area” Classifiaction and Class C “Light Industrial” Classification.
c.) Water quality: Results were all within DENR Standards for pH, TSS, and BOD5 parameters except for DO within results were slightly above the standard. The baseline information has been gathered in the field on a 24-hours ambient air quality and noise monitoring level measurement. The analysis conducted for the air, noise and water baseline was in accordance with the approved/accepted method by the Department of Environmental and Natural Resources – Environmental Management Bureau. The results will be used for internal evaluation of the actual concentration.
October 2019 Monthly Report Compliance to Statutory Requirements/Environmental Permits and Licenses Throughout this reporting period the primary activity was related to the review and final revision of the Contractor’s Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) for the 3 core projects. There was no operation at the batching and crushing plants for all Contractors. Furthermore, the Contractors were reminded for the compliance of the issued Site Instruction and to submit proof of compliance prior to construction activities, particularly on the relocation of the crushing plant of PR06.
Item Status
PR06 Contractor’s Camp/Batching Plant
Mayor Permit ECC Not yet been approved by EMB Regional Office IX
Quarry Operation Governor’s/Mayor’s Permit
ECC
PR07
Contractor’s Camp/Batching Plant
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ECC Not yet been approved by EMB Regional Office IX
Quarry Operation Governor’s/Mayor’s Permit
ECC
PR09
Contractor’s Camp/Batching Plant
Mayor Permit ECC Approved
Crushing Plant
ECC ECC-OL-R09-2019-0081 ECC Holder Mr. Florencio P. Majarocon
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Location Purok 6, Villacastor,Buug, Zamboanga Sibugay
Quarry Operation Quarry A
Governor’s/Mayor’s Permit MQ-08-2019
ECC ECC-OL-RO9-2017-0098 Location Barangay La Victoria, Imelda, Zamboanga Sibugay
Quarry B
Governor’s/Mayor’s Permit
ECC ECC-OL-RO9-2019-0081
Location Purok 6, Villa Castor, Buug, Zamboanga Sibugay
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Reference Compliance Status Action Required/ Remark Contractor’s Environmental Review and revise For DPWH-UPMO and ADB Management Plan (CEMP) approval (PR 06, 07 & 09)
Appointment of Environment PR 06 & 09: Complied Contractor to submit and Safety Officer (ESO) designation letter of Environmental Officer to CSC and apply to EMB R0IX PCO accreditation
Conduct baseline: Air Quality Complied As of this reporting period (AQ), Noise Level and Water the 3 core projects have Quality (WQ) conducted the baseline. However, CSC will be requiring PR06 to conduct a complete water quality test for all the rivers (not been tested) that crossed by the proposed bridges replacement and cross- drainage structures (if any).
Environmental guidelines to be applied for the project are as follows:
i. Ambient air quality: National Ambient Air Quality Guideline Values (Republic Act 8749 - Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999); ii. Noise: Guidelines for Community Noise, World Health Organization (WHO), 1999; and iii. Water quality: Water Quality Guidelines and General Effluent Standards of 2016 (DENR Administrative Order No. 2016-08) Current Status of the Contractor’s Compliance to Statutory Requirements As of this reporting period the Contractor has not complied with the following ECC Environmental Management and General Conditions: a.) Clean Air Act of 1999 RA 8749 for securing for a Permit to Operate: Air Source and Control Installations for fuel burning equipment. Particular on Article Two: Air Pollution Clearances and Permits for Stationary Sources, consistent with the provisions of this Act, the Regional Office of EMB (ECC issuing entity) shall have the authority to issue permits as it may determine necessary for the prevention and abatement of air pollution. Said permit shall cover emission limitations for the regulated air pollutants to help attain and maintain the ambient air quality standards. Wherein the permit shall serve as management tools for the LGUs in the development of their action plan;
ADB LOAN 3631-PHI SOCIAL MONITORING SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT NO 01: JULY - DECEMBER 2019 Page 56 b.) Clean Water Act RA 9275 under Section14 for securing for a Discharge Permit: Water Pollution Source and Control Facilities, for the Contractor’s wastewater treatment facility. Such permit allows said facility to discharge into a water body; c.) Self-Monitoring Report on a quarterly basis on the environmental performance of the project in terms of compliance with the water, air, and hazardous waste standards set by EMB. This report must be submitted quarterly; d.) Compliance Monitoring, a report that states how the environmental mitigation and monitoring plan previously submitted during the ECC process is working. This report is submitted to EMB semi- annually; e.) Secure for DENR ID for hazardous waste; and f.) Accreditation of Pollution Control Officer
November 2019 Monthly Report Compliance to Statutory Requirements/Environmental Permits and Licenses
The CEMP’s for each of the three core projects have been revised, reviewed and submitted to ADB for final review and comment prior to implementation. The current status of each project with regard to compliance with other statutory requirements, environmental permits and licenses is as follows:
Item Status PR06
Contractor’s Camp/Batching Plant A Technical Conference has been conducted last 15 November 2019 and 25 November 2019 for ESR and China-Geo batching plant application, ECC respectively and penalty has been imposed. ECC application will be process after payment of the penalty and submission of deficiency prior to the approval.
PR07
Contractor’s Camp/Batching Plant, Crushing and Quarry Source
No information has been provided.
PR09 Contractor’s Camp/Batching Plant
Mayor Permit
ECC Approved Crushing Plant
ADB LOAN 3631-PHI SOCIAL MONITORING SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT NO 01: JULY - DECEMBER 2019 Page 57 ECC ECC-OL-R09-2019-0081
ECC Holder Mr. Florencio P. Majarocon Location Purok 6, Villacastor,Buug, Zamboanga Sibugay
Quarry Operation Quarry A
Governor’s/Mayor’s MQ-08-2019 Permit ECC ECC-OL-RO9-2017-0098
Location Barangay La Victoria, Imelda, Zamboanga Sibugay
Quarry B
Governor’s/Mayor’s Permit ECC ECC-OL-RO9-2019-0081
Location Purok 6, Villa Castor, Buug, Zamboanga Sibugay
Observations, Findings & Recommendations The Contractor has the following ECC post-condition and other required compliance:
PR 06: Accreditation of Pollution Control Officer
PR 07: Accreditation of Pollution Control Officer
PR 09: Accreditation of Pollution Control Officer Apply Discharge Permit on an online system, Permit to Operate and DENR ID applied manually. Erection of ECC billboard
The Contractor has to implement appropriate erosion control and stabilizing measures such as geotextiles, mats and/or vegetation measures/temporary landscaping) on graded slopes and at the campsite specifically near the settling pond
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Activities this Reporting Period As of this reporting period, activities on site were on tree cutting on some section along the project alignment for the 3 PRs. But still there was no operation at the batching and crusher plants for all Contractors. A meeting was conducted by the CSC Environmental Specialist for the Contractor’s respective Environmental Officer regarding post ECC compliance for PR09, CEMP, air and water frequency monitoring and updates on the tree cutting activities particularly on the proper storage and disposal.
Compliance to Statutory Requirements/Environmental Permits and Licenses The current status of the Contractor’s compliance with the various statutory requirements and environmental permits and licenses is detailed below:
Item Status PR06
Contractor’s Camp/Batching Plant Mayor’s/Business Contractor will be securing the Permit by January 2020. Permit ECC application has been returned due to Zoning Ordinance (ZO) requirement ECC due to non-confirming use. The ZO will be a legally binding set of rules and regulations affirming to the usage of land in the Municipality.
The Plan has been forwarded to the Contractor last 18 December 2019 for CEMP revision, incorporating comments from CSC and DPWH-UPMO Environment.
PR07 Contractor’s Camp/Batching Plant, Crushing and Quarry Source Per information from Environmental Management Bureau (EMB), Regional ECC Office, Zamboanga City no online application has been applied by the Contractor.
Mayor’s/Business Contractor will be securing the Permit by January 2020. Permit
CEMP The Plan has been forwarded to the Contractor last 19 December 2019 for revision, incorporating comments from CSC and DPWH-UPMO Environment.
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PR09
Contractor’s Camp/Batching Plant
Mayor’s/Business Contractor will be securing the Permit by January 2020. Permit
Approved. ECC Contractor is on the process of complying post ECC conditions.
Crushing Plant ECC ECC-OL-R09-2019-0081
ECC Holder Mr. Florencio P. Majarocon
Location Purok 6, Villacastor,Buug, Zamboanga Sibugay Quarry Operation
Quarry A Governor/Mayor’ MQ-08-2019 s Permit
ECC ECC-OL-RO9-2017-0098 Location Barangay La Victoria, Imelda, Zamboanga Sibuga
Quarry B
Governor’s/Mayo Application is on process r’s Permit
ECC ECC-OL-RO9-2019-0081
Location Purok 6, Villa Castor, Buug, Zamboanga Sibugay The Plan has been forwarded to the Contractor last 16 December 2019 for CEMP revision, incorporating comments from CSC and DPWH-UPMO Environment.
ADB LOAN 3631-PHI SOCIAL MONITORING SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT NO 01: JULY - DECEMBER 2019 Page 60 Appendix 2: Compliance Monitoring Checklist for the Contractor of PR-06, PR-07, & PR-09 Road Projects
Checklist for PR-07: Tampilisan-Sandayong Road Remarks Implemented? (i.e. specify location, good practices, problem observed, Inspection Items N/A possible cause of non- conformity and/or proposed Yes No* corrective/preventative actions)
1. Orientation Training to the Construction Workers
Are the construction workers given primary
training for awareness of use of PPE? √ Compiled for the three (3) Are the construction workers given primary Contractors training for awareness of use of First Aid √ Kit? CSC and the Contractors for the Are the construction workers given primary core projects will be training for awareness of use of Fire √ conducting this activity in Fighting Equipment? coordination with the concerned
Training on Health checking Are the construction workers given has been conducted for the
primary training on Health checking √ three (3) Contractor’s workers and employees.
2. Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Are the workers using PPE while Complied for all the
working in construction works? √ Contractors.
Are the First Aid Facilities available at the Complied for all the
base Camp and Construction Site? √ Contractors.
Are the workers given medical facilities to Complied for all the
check their health at the camp? √ Contractors.
Are Fire Fighting Extinguisher available at Complied for all the
the camp? √ Contractors.
3. Air Pollution Control
ADB LOAN 3631-PHI SOCIAL MONITORING SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT NO 01: JULY - DECEMBER 2019 Page 61 All the Contractors were instructed through the Are the construction sites watered to issuance of Site Instruction (SI) minimize dust generated? to increase frequency in watering the unpaved roadway √ along the project alignment. Are stockpiles of dusty materials (size with Complied for all the more than 20 bags cement) covered or Contractors. watered? √ Cement debagging process undertaken in sheltered areas √ All the Contractors were instructed through an issuance Are all vehicles carrying materials along of Site Instruction (SI) that all dusty loads covered/watered over prior to √ heavy equipment transporting leaving construction materials must be covered with tarpaulin or its equivalent material. Are dust controlled during percussive drilling or rock breaking? √ Are plant and equipment well maintained? Complied for the three (3) (any black smoke observed, please indicate Contractors. the plant/equipment and √ Are stockpiles of dusty materials (size with Complied for all the more than 20 bags cement) covered or Contractors. watered? √ Cement debagging process undertaken in sheltered areas √ Are all vehicles carrying materials along
Are dust controlled during percussive drilling or rock breaking? √ Are plant and equipment well maintained? Complied for the three (3) (any black smoke observed, please indicate Contractors. the plant/equipment and √ Are stockpiles of dusty materials (size with Complied for all the more than 20 bags cement) covered or Contractors. watered? √ Cement debagging process undertaken in sheltered areas √ All the Contractors were instructed through an issuance Are all vehicles carrying materials along of Site Instruction (SI) that all dusty loads covered/watered over prior to √ heavy equipment transporting leaving construction materials must be covered with tarpaulin or its equivalent material. Are dust controlled during percussive drilling or rock breaking? √
ADB LOAN 3631-PHI SOCIAL MONITORING SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT NO 01: JULY - DECEMBER 2019 Page 62 Are plant and equipment well maintained? Complied for the three (3) (any black smoke observed, please indicate Contractors. the plant/equipment and √ Are stockpiles of dusty materials (size with Complied for all the more than 20 bags cement) covered or Contractors. watered? √ Do air compressors and generators NA at this time operate with doors closed? √ Is idle plant/equipment turned off or Complied for all the throttled down? √ Contractors. Do air compressors and handheld breakers Complied for all the have valid noise emission labels (NEL)? √ Contractors. Any noise mitigation measures adopted Complied for all the
(e.g. use noise barrier / enclosure)? √ Contractors. Are silenced equipment utilized? √ NA at this time 6. Waste Management Is the camp site kept clean and tidy? (e.g. Complied for all the litter free, good housekeeping) √ Contractors. Are separated labelled containers/areas Not yet applied by the provided for facilitating recycling and waste √ Contractors. segregation? Are construction wastes / recyclable wastes and general refuse removed off site regularly? √ Are construction wastes collected and disposed of properly? √ Hazardous waste (HW) generated from the project are batteries, used oil, busted bulbs (Mercury and Mercuric Compounds), chemicals, fuels (diesel and unleaded petrol), lubricants/oils, paints, curing Are chemical wastes, if any, collected and compounds, detergent and disposed of properly? cleaning agents, and any other substances. A Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) for hazardous waste are to be kept on site will be readily available to employees and contractors. √
ADB LOAN 3631-PHI SOCIAL MONITORING SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT NO 01: JULY - DECEMBER 2019 Page 63 Smaller quantities of chemicals, fuels and oils will be stored in self-bunded pallets, within a bunded area in the Does chemical waste producer license workshop, or in a bunded cover all major chemical wastes produced container on the site. Diesel on site? √ will be kept in bulk quantities in double skinned tanks allowing self-bunding.
As waste products,
containment will be, within weatherproofed sealed Are chemical wastes properly stored and and bunded areas to prevent labelled? √ any leakages or spills causing environmental harm to soils, surface water or groundwater.
Regular inspections will be Are oil drums and plants/equipment carried out of the tanks, bunds provided with drip trays or are bounded? and storage areas to ensure i t it √ A designated area for HW will Are drip trays free of oil and water? √ be provided and storage of such will be according to HW Class Is there any oil spillage? Clean- up the contaminated soil immediately? √ Is litter, foam or other objectionable matters in nearby water ways? √ 7. Storage of Chemicals and Dangerous Goods (DG)
Are chemicals stored and labelled properly? √
Are proper measures to control oil spillage during maintenance or to control other √ Not yet applicable chemicals spillage? (e.g. provide drip trays) Are spill kits / sand / saw dust used for absorbing chemical spillage readily √ Not yet applicable 8. Protection of Flora, Fauna and Historical Heritage Complied by the Contractors. Are disturbance to terrestrial flora Only trees affected by the minimized (e.g. plants to be preserved)? √ project will be cut Complied by the Contractors.
Are disturbance to terrestrial fauna During HSE orientation it was minimized (if rare species identified)? discussed that poaching of
√ fauna is prohibited. Any historical heritage exists on site? If yes, ensure appropriate measures taken to preserve it √ ADB LOAN 3631-PHI SOCIAL MONITORING SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT NO 01: JULY - DECEMBER 2019 Page 64 9. Resource Conservation Is water recycled wherever possible for Complied by the Contractors. dust suppression? √ Are diesel-powered plants and equipment’s shut off while not in use to Complied by the Contractors. reduce excessive use? √ Are energy conservation practices Complied by the Contractors. adopted? √ Are metal or other alternatives used to Complied by the Contractors. minimize the use of timber? √ Are materials stored in good condition to prevent deterioration and wastage (e.g. Complied by the Contractors. covered, separated)? √ 10. Emergency Preparedness and Response Are accidents and incidents reported and To be complied by the reviewed, and corrective and preventive Contractors. actions identified and recorded? √
* Any “No” recorded represents the potential breach of regulation or improvement needed and details of nonconformity (NC) shall be recorded in the Remarks.
Checklist for PR-06: Alicia-Malangas Road
Remarks (i.e. specify location, good Implemented? practices, problem observed, Inspection Items N/A possible cause of non- conformity and/or proposed corrective/preventative actions)
Yes No*
1. Orientation Training to the Construction Workers
Are the construction workers given primary
training for awareness of use of PPE? √ Compiled for the three (3) Are the construction workers given primary Contractors training for awareness of use of First Aid √ Kit? CSC and the Contractors for Are the construction workers given primary the core projects will be training for awareness of use of Fire √ conducting this activity in Fighting Equipment? coordination with the concerned Are the construction workers given Training on Health checking
primary training on Health checking √ has been conducted for the ADB LOAN 3631-PHI SOCIAL MONITORING SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT NO 01: JULY - DECEMBER 2019 Page 65 three (3) Contractor’s workers and employees.
2. Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Are the workers using PPE while Complied for all the √ working in construction works? Contractors.
Are the First Aid Facilities available at the Complied for all the √ base Camp and Construction Site? Contractors.
Are the workers given medical facilities to Complied for all the check their health at the camp? √ Contractors.
Are Fire Fighting Extinguisher available at Complied for all the √ the camp? Contractors.
3. Air Pollution Control All the Contractors were instructed through the issuance of Site Instruction (SI) Are the construction sites watered to to increase frequency in minimize dust generated? watering the unpaved √ roadway along the project alignment. Are stockpiles of dusty materials (size with Complied for all the more than 20 bags cement) covered or Contractors. watered? √ Cement debagging process undertaken in sheltered areas √ All the Contractors were instructed through an issuance of Site Instruction (SI) Are all vehicles carrying materials along that all heavy equipment dusty loads covered/watered over prior to √ transporting construction leaving materials must be covered with tarpaulin or its equivalent material. Are dust controlled during percussive drilling or rock breaking? √ Are plant and equipment well maintained? Complied for the three (3) (any black smoke observed, please indicate Contractors. the plant/equipment and √ Are stockpiles of dusty materials (size with Complied for all the more than 20 bags cement) covered or Contractors. watered? √ Cement debagging process undertaken in sheltered areas √ Are all vehicles carrying materials along dusty loads covered/watered over prior to leaving
ADB LOAN 3631-PHI SOCIAL MONITORING SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT NO 01: JULY - DECEMBER 2019 Page 66 Are dust controlled during percussive drilling or rock breaking? √ Are plant and equipment well maintained? Complied for the three (3) (any black smoke observed, please indicate Contractors. the plant/equipment and √ Are stockpiles of dusty materials (size with Complied for all the more than 20 bags cement) covered or Contractors. watered? √ Cement debagging process undertaken in sheltered areas √ All the Contractors were instructed through an issuance of Site Instruction (SI) Are all vehicles carrying materials along that all heavy equipment dusty loads covered/watered over prior to √ transporting construction leaving materials must be covered with tarpaulin or its equivalent material. Are dust controlled during percussive drilling or rock breaking? √ Are plant and equipment well maintained? Complied for the three (3) (any black smoke observed, please indicate Contractors. the plant/equipment and √ Are stockpiles of dusty materials (size with Complied for all the more than 20 bags cement) covered or Contractors. watered? √ Do air compressors and generators NA at this time operate with doors closed? √ Is idle plant/equipment turned off or Complied for all the throttled down? √ Contractors. Do air compressors and handheld breakers Complied for all the have valid noise emission labels (NEL)? √ Contractors. Any noise mitigation measures adopted Complied for all the
(e.g. use noise barrier / enclosure)? √ Contractors. Are silenced equipment utilized? √ NA at this time 6. Waste Management Is the camp site kept clean and tidy? (e.g. Complied for all the litter free, good housekeeping) √ Contractors. Are separated labelled containers/areas Not yet applied by the provided for facilitating recycling and waste √ Contractors. segregation? Are construction wastes / recyclable wastes and general refuse removed off site regularly? √ Are construction wastes collected and disposed of properly? √
ADB LOAN 3631-PHI SOCIAL MONITORING SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT NO 01: JULY - DECEMBER 2019 Page 67 Hazardous waste (HW) generated from the project are batteries, used oil, busted bulbs (Mercury and Mercuric Compounds), chemicals, fuels (diesel and unleaded petrol), lubricants/oils, paints, curing Are chemical wastes, if any, collected and compounds, detergent and disposed of properly? √ cleaning agents, and any other substances. A Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) for hazardous waste are to be kept on site will be readily available to employees and contractors.
Smaller quantities of chemicals, fuels and oils will be stored in self-bunded pallets, within a bunded area Does chemical waste producer license in the workshop, or in a cover all major chemical wastes produced bunded container on the site. on site? Diesel will be kept in bulk quantities in double skinned tanks allowing self-bunding. √ As waste products,
containment will be, within weatherproofed sealed and bunded areas to prevent Are chemical wastes properly stored and any leakages or spills causing labelled? √ environmental harm to soils, surface water or groundwater.
Regular inspections will be Are oil drums and plants/equipment carried out of the tanks, bunds provided with drip trays or are bounded? and storage areas to ensure ii √
Are drip trays free of oil and water? √ A designated area for HW will be provided and storage of such will be according to HW Is there any oil spillage? Clean- up the Class. contaminated soil immediately? √
Is litter, foam or other objectionable matters in nearby water ways? √ 7. Storage of Chemicals and Dangerous Goods (DG)
Are chemicals stored and labelled properly? √
ADB LOAN 3631-PHI SOCIAL MONITORING SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT NO 01: JULY - DECEMBER 2019 Page 68 Are proper measures to control oil spillage during maintenance or to control other √ Not yet applicable chemicals spillage? (e.g. provide drip trays) Are spill kits / sand / saw dust used for absorbing chemical spillage readily √ Not yet applicable 8. Protectionibl ? of Flora, Fauna and Historical Heritage Complied by the Contractors. Are disturbance to terrestrial flora Only trees affected by the minimized (e.g. plants to be preserved)? √ project will be cut Complied by the Contractors.
Are disturbance to terrestrial fauna During HSE orientation it was minimized (if rare species identified)? discussed that poaching of √ fauna is prohibited. Any historical heritage exists on site? If yes, ensure appropriate measures taken to preserve it √ 9. Resource Conservation Is water recycled wherever possible for Complied by the Contractors. dust suppression? √ Are diesel-powered plants and equipment’s shut off while not in use to Complied by the Contractors. reduce excessive use? √ Are energy conservation practices Complied by the Contractors. adopted? √ Are metal or other alternatives used to Complied by the Contractors. minimize the use of timber? √ Are materials stored in good condition to prevent deterioration and wastage (e.g. Complied by the Contractors. covered, separated)? √ 10. Emergency Preparedness and Response Are accidents and incidents reported and To be complied by the reviewed, and corrective and preventive Contractors. actions identified and recorded? √
* Any “No” recorded represents the potential breach of regulation or improvement needed and details of nonconformity (NC) shall be recorded in the Remarks.
ADB LOAN 3631-PHI SOCIAL MONITORING SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT NO 01: JULY - DECEMBER 2019 Page 69 Checklist for PR-09: Lutiman-Guicam-Olutanga Road Remarks (i.e. specify location, good Implemented? practices, problem observed, Inspection Items N/A possible cause of non- conformity and/or proposed corrective/preventative Yes No* actions)
1. Orientation Training to the Construction Workers
Are the construction workers given primary training for awareness of use of √ PPE? Compiled for the three (3) Are the construction workers given Contractors primary training for awareness of use of √ First Aid Kit? CSC and the Contractors for Are the construction workers given the core projects will be primary training for awareness of use of √ conducting this activity in Fire Fighting Equipment? coordination with the concerned
Training on Health checking Are the construction workers given has been conducted for the √ primary training on Health checking three (3) Contractor’s workers and employees.
2. Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Are the workers using PPE while Complied for all the
working in construction works? √ Contractors.
Are the First Aid Facilities available at the Complied for all the
base Camp and Construction Site? √ Contractors.
Are the workers given medical facilities to Complied for all the
check their health at the camp? √ Contractors.
Are Fire Fighting Extinguisher available at Complied for all the
the camp? √ Contractors.
3. Air Pollution Control All the Contractors were instructed through the issuance of Site Instruction (SI) Are the construction sites watered to to increase frequency in minimize dust generated? watering the unpaved √ roadway along the project alignment.
ADB LOAN 3631-PHI SOCIAL MONITORING SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT NO 01: JULY - DECEMBER 2019 Page 70 Are stockpiles of dusty materials (size with Complied for all the more than 20 bags cement) covered or Contractors. watered? √ Cement debagging process undertaken in sheltered areas √ All the Contractors were instructed through an issuance of Site Instruction (SI) Are all vehicles carrying materials along that all heavy equipment dusty loads covered/watered over prior √ transporting construction to leaving materials must be covered with tarpaulin or its equivalent material. Are dust controlled during percussive drilling or rock breaking? √ Are plant and equipment well maintained? Complied for the three (3) (any black smoke observed, please Contractors. indicate the plant/equipment and √ Are stockpiles of dusty materials (size with Complied for all the more than 20 bags cement) covered or Contractors. watered? √ Cement debagging process undertaken in sheltered areas √ Are all vehicles carrying materials along dusty loads covered/watered over prior √ to leaving Are dust controlled during percussive drilling or rock breaking? √ Are plant and equipment well maintained? Complied for the three (3) (any black smoke observed, please Contractors. indicate the plant/equipment and √ Are stockpiles of dusty materials (size with Complied for all the more than 20 bags cement) covered or Contractors. watered? √ Cement debagging process undertaken in sheltered areas √ All the Contractors were instructed through an issuance of Site Instruction (SI) Are all vehicles carrying materials along that all heavy equipment dusty loads covered/watered over prior √ transporting construction to leaving materials must be covered with tarpaulin or its equivalent material. Are dust controlled during percussive drilling or rock breaking? √ Complied for the three (3)
Contractors.
ADB LOAN 3631-PHI SOCIAL MONITORING SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT NO 01: JULY - DECEMBER 2019 Page 71 Are plant and equipment well maintained? (any black smoke observed, please √ indicate the plant/equipment and Are stockpiles of dusty materials (size with Complied for all the more than 20 bags cement) covered or Contractors. watered? √ Do air compressors and generators NA at this time operate with doors closed? √ Is idle plant/equipment turned off or Complied for all the throttled down? √ Contractors. Do air compressors and handheld Complied for all the breakers have valid noise emission labels Contractors. (NEL)? √ Any noise mitigation measures adopted Complied for all the
(e.g. use noise barrier / enclosure)? √ Contractors. Are silenced equipment utilized? √ NA at this time 6. Waste Management Is the camp site kept clean and tidy? (e.g. Complied for all the litter free, good housekeeping) √ Contractors. Are separated labelled containers/areas Not yet applied by the provided for facilitating recycling and √ Contractors. waste segregation? Are construction wastes / recyclable wastes and general refuse removed off site regularly? √ Are construction wastes collected and disposed of properly? √ Hazardous waste (HW) generated from the project are batteries, used oil, busted bulbs (Mercury and Mercuric Compounds), chemicals, fuels (diesel and unleaded petrol), lubricants/oils, paints, curing Are chemical wastes, if any, collected and compounds, detergent and disposed of properly? cleaning agents, and any other substances. A Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) for hazardous waste are to be kept on site will be readily available to employees and contractors. √
ADB LOAN 3631-PHI SOCIAL MONITORING SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT NO 01: JULY - DECEMBER 2019 Page 72 Smaller quantities of chemicals, fuels and oils will be stored in self-bunded pallets, within a bunded area Does chemical waste producer license in the workshop, or in a cover all major chemical wastes produced bunded container on the site. on site? √ Diesel will be kept in bulk quantities in double skinned tanks allowing self-bunding.
As waste products,
containment will be, within weatherproofed sealed and bunded areas to prevent Are chemical wastes properly stored and any leakages or spills causing labelled? √ environmental harm to soils, surface water or groundwater.
Regular inspections will be Are oil drums and plants/equipment carried out of the tanks, bunds provided with drip trays or are bounded? and storage areas to ensure ii √ A designated area for HW will Are drip trays free of oil and water? √ be provided and storage of such will be according to HW Cl Is there any oil spillage? Clean- up the √ contaminated soil immediately? Is litter, foam or other objectionable matters in nearby water ways? √ 7. Storage of Chemicals and Dangerous Goods (DG) Are chemicals stored and labelled properly? √ Are proper measures to control oil spillage during maintenance or to control other √ Not yet applicable chemicals spillage? (e.g. provide drip trays) Are spill kits / sand / saw dust used for Not yet applicable absorbing chemical spillage readily √ 8. Protectionibl ? of Flora, Fauna and Historical Heritage Complied by the Contractors. Are disturbance to terrestrial flora Only trees affected by the minimized (e.g. plants to be preserved)? √ project will be cut Complied by the Contractors.
Are disturbance to terrestrial fauna During HSE orientation it was minimized (if rare species identified)? discussed that poaching of
√ fauna is prohibited.
ADB LOAN 3631-PHI SOCIAL MONITORING SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT NO 01: JULY - DECEMBER 2019 Page 73 Any historical heritage exists on site? If yes, ensure appropriate measures taken to preserve it √ 9. Resource Conservation Is water recycled wherever possible for Complied by the Contractors. dust suppression? √ Are diesel-powered plants and equipment’s shut off while not in use to Complied by the Contractors. reduce excessive use? √ Are energy conservation practices Complied by the Contractors. adopted? √ Are metal or other alternatives used to Complied by the Contractors. minimize the use of timber? √ Are materials stored in good condition to prevent deterioration and wastage (e.g. Complied by the Contractors. covered, separated)? √ 10. Emergency Preparedness and Response Are accidents and incidents reported and To be complied by the reviewed, and corrective and preventive Contractors. actions identified and recorded? √
* Any “No” recorded represents the potential breach of regulation or improvement needed and details of nonconformity (NC) shall be recorded in the Remarks.
Report NC in the following forms. Each NC should refer to the checklist as coded. The responsible personnel shall identify the root cause of NC and adopt appropriate corrective and preventive actions (CPA) for mitigation. Confirmation of the effectiveness of the CPA shall be verified by Project Engineer within an agreed time. This form is designed for general use and may not be exhaustive. Modifications and additions may be necessary to suit individual projects and to address specific environmental issues and associated mitigation measures.
ADB LOAN 3631-PHI SOCIAL MONITORING SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT NO 01: JULY - DECEMBER 2019 Page 74 Appendix 3: Grievance Intake Form
______Name of Project
Project __ welcomes complaints, suggestions, comments and queries regarding the project implementation and its stakeholders. We encourage persons with grievance to provide their name and contact information to enable us to get in touch with you for clarification and feedback.
Should you choose to include your personal details but want that information to remain confidential, please inform us by writing/typing “(CONFIDENTIAL)” above your name.
Thank you.
Contact Information Name Gender Male Female Home Address Age Phone No. City/Province Email Complaints/suggestions/Comments/Question. Please provide the details (who, what, where and how) of your grievance below.
How do you want us to be reach you for feedback or update on your commit/grievance?
ADB LOAN 3631-PHI SOCIAL MONITORING SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT NO 01: JULY - DECEMBER 2019 Page 75 Date Received: Received through: In Person Mail Email Fax Phone SMS Name of Staff who receive the comment/ complaint Position of Staff: Type of Grievance: Remarks
Signature of Staff
Update of Case
Date Update
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ADB LOAN 3631-PHI SOCIAL MONITORING SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT NO 01: JULY - DECEMBER 2019 Page 77 Observations:
In cutting operations, the first consideration was always on safety. This implies that all members of the crew and the community, close supervision was observed by the CSC and DPWH.
Trees affected (within the RROW) has been marked X before cutting. The cutting was done by competent personnel outfitted with appropriate safety gear. CSC has ensured that it has valid permit cutting equipment (chainsaw) and approved Permit to Cut from DENR-CENRO (for timber trees) and Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) (for coconut trees).
A representative from DENR-CENRO, Zamboanga Sibugay witnessed the cutting activities for timber trees. Cut timber trees were transported to a temporary designated disposal site by DENR-CENRO. Conditions in the cutting permit has been followed by the Contractor. As such, that fell trees shall be turned over to DENR and subsequently to the Department of Education who then use it for school desks and chairs. However, for non-timber trees Contractor has identified site for disposal of the trees. Cut coconut trees were used by the Contractor for false works.
Special safety precautions must be taken whenever there is a possibility that members of the public or other persons not directly involved in the felling operations might be endangered. When felling is to be done near roadways, for instance, flag person was posted on the road to halt traffic until the tree has been safely brought to the ground.
Stocked coconut palm tree trunks to be use as false works must be properly arranged and limit prolong stocking of those trunks that will serve as breeding area for mosquito.
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Surplus Excavated Material at Settling Pond Requires Levelling PR-07
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Inappropriate Storage of Cut Trees - PR-09
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PR 06
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Office for proper accounting, safe keepi n g and disposition based on existing regulations;
All operations shall be strictly in accordance with the approved
ADB LOAN 3631-PHI SOCIAL MONITORING SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT NO 01: JULY - DECEMBER 2019 Page 85 Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) and shall at all times be under the direct supervision of the CENR Officer of DENR-CENRO, Imelda, Zamboanga Sibugay or his duly authorized representatives);
8 The DENR shall not be held liable for any untoward incident this may arise during and after cutting operations;
9 The permittee shall be required to underlie measures during and after cutting operations to mitigate he negative impacts of the said activity to the local and to tile environment;
I0, That, the permitted shall submit a terminal report through proper channel upon completi0h Of the different activities set forth hereon; and
Violation of any of the terms and conditions of the permit shall be sufficient ground for the termination /carcel1ation of the permit 5ubject to due process without prejudice to the imposition of appropriate penalties pennant to existing regulations, and one strike policy to concerned DENR official (s) and to personnel! (s).
This permit is effective upon receipt hereof and shall expires One Hundred Fifty (150) days thereafter or as soon as the authorized volume is exhausted, whichever comes test.
Issued on 11th date of July 20l 9 at Imelda, Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines.
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