FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL REVIEW CHECKLIST Micro-project title: Reconstruction of the water distribution network in Khndzoresk Public Disclosure Authorized Micro-project #: TSQ-08 Is the Environmental and Social management plan (ESMP) developed? Yes + No _____ Does ESMP provide a full list of potential impacts and establish adequate measures for their mitigation? Yes + No _____ Public Disclosure Authorized Conclusion of the Final Environmental and Social Assessment Conclusion Micro-project approved Micro-project rejected (environmental assessment completed) Public Disclosure Authorized + Public Disclosure Authorized PART A: GENERAL PROJECT AND SITE INFORMATION INSTITUTIONAL & ADMINISTRATIVE Micro-project number and TSQ-08 Reconstruction of the water distribution network in Khndzoresk title Community Municipality, community Syuniq marz, Khndzoresk community Scope of site-specific The village is supplied with water from 3 sources located in 7 km distance on the activity mountain named "Motik Sar". The system was constructed in 1957-60s and it was restored and reconstructed later on. The water pipe is in a satisfactory condition at present. One of the water intakes is in a comparatively good condition. The second water source is situated near the drainpipe because of which it is sometimes polluted during rains and snow-melting. In 1997, a drainage in the form of a horizontal intake was constructed in the area of water intakes in order to collect dispersed small discharges. There is no sanitary zone in the area, which is a pasture. The DRR with 120 cub/m volume was constructed in the 60-s. The DRR with 120 cub/m volume was constructed in the middle of the 60-s, the DRR with 80cub/m - in the middle of 80-s. The DR-s and the sanitary zones need to be restored. The distribution network was constructed in the middle of the 60-s with steel tubes. 4.24km part of the network was reconstructed in 2012 with dy=50-150mm polyethylene pipes, the rest part which is 3.5km is in a bad condition. The water demand of the village is 11.4l/sec. The village is supplied with water of the water pipe named Goris-Kornidzor in summer months. It is possible that the whole water supply of the village will be provided with this water pipe in the future. The reconstruction works of the distribution network of the village are urgent for the community at present. Reconstruction of the distribution network and DRRs as well as its sanitary zones is planned under the micro-project. Institutional arrangements Task Team Leader: Safeguards Specialist: (WB) Erkin Mamadaliev Darejan Kapanadze - Environment Sophia Georgieva - Social Implementation Implementing entity: Works Supervisor: Works Contractor: arrangements (RoA) ATDF “V.Vardanyan” LTD “ GAS ” LTD SITE DESCRIPTION Name of institution Water Department of Syuniq marzpetaran (regional governor office), Khndzoresk whose premises are to be potable water pipeline non-profit organization rehabilitated Address and site location Address: Syuniq marz, Khndzoresk village. Who owns the land? Land plots for the construction of sanitary zones for DRRs are property of Khndzoresk Community. The distribution network will pass through the communal roads. The screening of the pipeline route is carried out through google map. The comparison with the construction plan revealed that the entire route of the construction of pipeline will pass through the public roads. The temporary closure of the roads is not necessary as construction activities will be carried out at the border of the roads and main part of the road will be used for passing. The communal roads are not asphalted and do not have sidewalks. As the construction activities will be carried out along the communal streets some temporary disturbance to residents may occur during the construction activities in front of the fences of private houses. Temporary safe wooden passings will be used to cover the trenches in front of the private houses. Backfilling of soil and rehabilitation of landscape will be carried out immediately pipes are laid in trenches. Description of physical The new distribution pipeline will be constructed parallel to the old pipelines in order and natural environment not to stop water supply of the community during the construction period. The old around the site (see maps pipelines will remain in use during the construction period of new pipelines. and photo annex 1) The distribution network will pass through the community roads which are public property. There are no structures or other assets along the route of the pipeline to be affected. The ground through which the route of the pipeline is passing is not asphalted. No private land use is needed for the reconstruction of the pipeline. LEGISLATION National & local Construction of a new potable water pipeline is not subject to the Environmental legislation & permits that Impact Assessment and to the issuance of the expert environmental review conclusion. apply to project activity According to the Armenian legislation, the following permissions are required for this micro-project: (a) Construction permit (b) Copy of an agreement for construction waste disposal (c) Hydrogeological conclusion is not required, because potable water is supplied to the community through the existing main pipelines. (d) Special permission of water use is not required, because potable water is supplied to the community through the existing main pipelines. PUBLIC CONSULTATION When / where the public Public consultation was carried out in the village of Khndzoresk on 25.11.2016 consultation process will take /took place ATTACHMENTS Attachment 1: Photos and plan of the construction site Attachment 2: Minutes of Environmental and Social Public Consultations Attachment 3: Copy of an agreement for construction waste disposal Attachment 4: Construction permit PART B: SAFEGUARDS INFORMATION ENVIRONMENTAL /SOCIAL SCREENING Activity/Issue Status Triggered Actions A. Reconstruction of the [+ ] Yes [ ] No See Section A below distribution network B. New construction [ ] Yes [+] No See Section A below C. Individual wastewater [ ] Yes [+] No See Section B below treatment system Will the site activity D. Historic building(s) and [ ] Yes [+] No See Section C below include/involve districts any of the E. Acquisition of land1 [ ] Yes [+] No See Section D below following? F. Hazardous or toxic materials2 [ ] Yes [+] No See Section E below G. Impacts on forests and/or [ ] Yes [+] No See Section F below protected areas H. Handling / management of [ ] Yes [+] No See Section G below medical waste I. Traffic and Pedestrian Safety [ ] Yes [+] No See Section H below 1 Land acquisitions includes displacement of people, change of livelihood encroachment on private property this is to land that is purchased/transferred and affects people who are living and/or squatters and/or operate a business (kiosks) on land that is being acquired. 2 Toxic / hazardous material includes but is not limited to asbestos, toxic paints, noxious solvents, removal of lead paint, etc. PART C: MITIGATION MEASURES ACTIVITY PARAMETER MITIGATION MEASURES (provide costs where applicable) 0. General Notification (a) The local construction and environment inspectorates and communities have been Conditions and Worker notified of upcoming activities Safety (b) The public has been notified of the works through appropriate notification in the media and/or at publicly accessible sites (including the site of the works) (c) All legally required permits have been acquired for construction (d) The Contractor formally agrees that all work will be carried out in a safe and disciplined manner designed to minimize impacts on neighboring residents and environment. (e) Workers’ PPE will comply with international good practice (always hardhats, as needed masks and safety glasses, harnesses and safety boots) (f) Appropriate signposting of the sites will inform workers of key rules and regulations to follow. A. General Air Quality (a) During interior demolition debris-chutes shall be used above the first floor Construction (b) Demolition debris shall be kept in controlled area and sprayed with water mist to Activities reduce debris dust (c) During pneumatic drilling/wall destruction dust shall be suppressed by ongoing water spraying and/or installing dust screen enclosures at site (d) The surrounding environment (sidewalks, roads) shall be kept free of debris to minimize dust (e) There will be no open burning of construction / waste material at the site (f) There will be no excessive idling of construction vehicles at sites Noise (a) Construction noise will be limited to restricted times agreed to in the permit (b) During operations the engine covers of generators, air compressors and other powered mechanical equipment shall be closed, and equipment placed as far away from residential areas as possible Water Quality (a) The site will establish appropriate erosion and sediment control measures such as e.g. hay bales and / or silt fences to prevent sediment from moving off site and causing excessive turbidity in nearby streams and rivers. Waste (a) Waste collection and disposal pathways and sites will be identified for all major Management waste types expected from demolition and construction activities. (b) Mineral construction and demolition wastes will be separated from general refuse, organic, liquid and chemical wastes by on-site sorting and stored in appropriate containers. (c) Construction waste will be collected and disposed properly by licensed collectors (d) The records of waste disposal