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Code Code Code Code Type No. Project Title: Trans Adriatic Pipeline – TAP APL00-ERM-641-Y-TAE-1010 ESIA Albania Annex 8.1 - Impact Assessment Document Title: Rev.: 03 / at02 Data TABLE OF CONTENTS 8 IMPACT ASSESSMENT DATA 5 8.1 Climate and Ambient Air 5 8.1.1 Air Dispersion Modelling Setup and Assessment of Short Term and Long Term Impacts on Local Air Quality 5 8.1.2 Project Construction Phase: Dust Dispersion Modelling Study 12 8.1.3 Project Operation Phase: CS02 – CS03 Air Dispersion Modelling Studies 26 8.2 Acoustic Environment 45 8.2.1 Construction and Pre-commissioning Phase 45 8.2.2 Noise Sources and Propagation 45 8.2.3 Impacts from Onshore Pipeline Construction 48 8.2.4 Impacts from Compressor Station Construction 52 8.2.5 Impacts from Blasting 53 8.2.6 Impacts from Trenchless Crossings 53 8.3 Freshwater Resources 54 8.4 Geology, Geomorphology and Soil 59 8.5 Terrestrial Ecology – EBRD Assessment Criteria 62 8.5.1 Habitat Assessment Criteria 62 8.5.2 Species Assessment Criteria 72 8.6 Freshwater Ecology - River Crossing Decision Matrices 82 8.6.1 Watercourse Sensitivity Establishment 82 8.6.2 River Crossing Technique Decision Tree 83 8.7 Landscape and Visual Assessment 85 8.8 Socioeconomic Assessment 98 8.8.1 Onshore Community Health and Safety and Security 98 Page 3 of 99 Area Comp. 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Code Code Code Code Type No. Project Title: Trans Adriatic Pipeline – TAP APL00-ERM-641-Y-TAE-1010 ESIA Albania Annex 8.1 - Impact Assessment Document Title: Rev.: 03 / at02 Data LIST OF TABLES Table 8.1-1 Dust Emission Loads for the Dust Producing Activities Anticipated during the Project Construction Phase ................................................................................. 13 Table 8.1-2 Coefficient K, for the Calculation of Dust Emissions from Material Handling for Different Grain Sizes ........................................................................................... 14 Table 8.1-3 PM10 Emission Rates Due to Material Handling ................................................. 14 Table 8.1-4 Coefficients k, a and b for the Calculation of Dust Emissions Due to Vehicles’ Transit Re-suspension for Different Grain Sizes ................................................. 15 Table 8.1-5 PM10 Emission Rates Due to Vehicle’ Transit Re-suspension ............................ 15 Table 8.1-6 Dust Emissions Rate ........................................................................................... 19 Table 8.1-7 Maximum Ground Concentrations in the Simulation Domain and Comparison with Applicable Standards .......................................................................................... 19 Table 8.1-8 Dust Emissions -Short-term Impact Magnitude on Local Air Quality .................... 24 Table 8.1-9 Dust Emissions -Long-term Impact Magnitude on Local Air Quality .................... 25 Table 8.1-10 Dust Emissions - Evaluation of Impact Significance for Air Quality ...................... 26 Table 8.1-11 CS02 and CS03 Emission Sources ..................................................................... 30 Table 8.1-12 CS02 and CS03 Emission Rates and Composition ............................................. 31 Table 8.1-13 NOX and CO Maximum Ground Level Concentrations in the Simulation Domain and Comparison with Applicable Air Quality Standards ..................................... 32 Table 8.1-14 CS02- Short Term Impact Magnitude on Local Air Quality .................................. 41 Table 8.1-15 CS03- Short-Term Impact Magnitude on Local Air Quality .................................. 42 Table 8.1-16 CS02-Long Term Impact Magnitude on Local Air Quality .................................... 43 Table 8.1-17 CS03 - Long-Term Impact Magnitude on Local Air Quality .................................. 43 Table 8.1-18 CS02 and CS03 Emissions - Evaluation of Impact Significance for Air Quality ... 44 Table 8.2-1 Equipment and Related Limits of Sound Power Level (Directive 2000/14/CE) .... 46 Table 8.2-2 Equipment Consid vibrating pile driver ered during the Construction Phase .......... 47 Table 8.2-3 Noise Pressure Level during Construction Phase - Equipment Contribution ....... 48 Table 8.2-4 Equipment Considered during Onshore Pipeline Construction Phase ................. 48 Table 8.2-5 Noise Pressure Levels during Onshore Pipeline Construction Phase - Activity’s Contribution ........................................................................................................ 50 Table 8.2-6 Noise Pressure Levels at Selected Receptors during Onshore Pipeline Construction Phase - Activity’s Contribution ........................................................ 50 Table 8.2-7 Cumulative Noise Pressure Levels at Receptors during Onshore Pipeline Construction ....................................................................................................... 51 Table 8.2-8 Equipment Considered during CS Construction Phase ....................................... 52 Table 8.2-9 Noise Pressure Levels during CS Construction Phase - Activity’s Contribution ... 53 Table 8.2-10 Equipment Considered during Trenchless Crossing (HDD) ................................. 54 Table 8.2-11 Noise Pressure Levels during Trenchless Crossing (HDD) ................................. 54 Table 8.3-1 Detailed Sensitivities of Freshwater Resources - Surface Water ......................... 55 Table 8.3-2 Detailed Sensitivities of Freshwater Resources - Groundwater ........................... 56 Table 8.4-1 Detailed Sensitivities – Geology, Geomorphology and Soil Quality ..................... 59 Table 8.5-1 Evaluation of Habitat Loss and Degradation within the Project Area ................... 64 Table 8.5-2 Evaluation of Habitat Fragmentation Impact to Key Locations along the Project Area .................................................................................................................... 68 Table 8.5-3 Evaluation of Species Loss Impact to Key Locations along the Project Area ...... 73 Table 8.5-4 Evaluation of Disturbance and Displacement Impact to Key Locations along the Project Area ........................................................................................................ 78 Table 8.6-1 Indicative Metrics for Habitats and Fish ............................................................... 83 Page 4 of 99 Area Comp. 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Code Code Code Code Type No. Project Title: Trans Adriatic Pipeline – TAP APL00-ERM-641-Y-TAE-1010 ESIA Albania Annex 8.1 - Impact Assessment Document Title: Rev.: 03 / at02 Data LIST OF FIGURES Figure 8.1-1 CALPUFF Modelling System INPUTS................................................................... 6 Figure 8.1-2 Model Vertical Resolution ..................................................................................... 8 Figure 8.1-3 Wind Rose at CS02 Location Extracted from the CALMET Run (Year 2010) ...... 10 Figure 8.1-4 Wind Rose at CS03 Location Extracted from the CALMET Run (Year 2010) ...... 11 Figure 8.1-5 Simulation Domain - CS02 Dust Dispersion Modelling Study .............................. 17 Figure 8.1-6 Simulation Domain - CS03 Dust Dispersion Modelling Study .............................. 18 Figure 8.1-7 CS02 Dust Dispersion Study - PM10 Maximum Daily Concentration .................. 20 Figure 8.1-8 CS03 Dust Dispersion Study - PM10 Maximum Daily Concentration .................. 21 Figure 8.1-9 CS02 Dust Dispersion Study - PM10 Annual Average Concentration ................. 22 Figure 8.1-10 CS03 Dust Dispersion Study - PM10 Annual Average Concentration ................. 23 Figure 8.1-11 Simulation Domain –CS02 Air Dispersion Modelling Study ................................. 28 Figure 8.1-12 Simulation Domain –CS03 Air Dispersion Modelling Study ................................. 29 Figure 8.1-13 CS02 Dispersion Study - NOX Maximum Hourly Concentration........................... 34 Figure 8.1-14 CS02 Dispersion study - NOX Maximum Daily 4 Hours Mean Concentration ...... 35 Figure 8.1-15 CS03 Dispersion Study - NOX Maximum Hourly Average Concentration ............ 36 Figure 8.1-16 CS03 Dispersion Study - NOX Maximum Daily 4 Hours Mean Concentration ...... 37 Figure 8.1-17 CS02 Dispersion Study - NOX Annual Average Concentration ............................ 38 Figure 8.1-18 CS03 Dispersion Study - NOX Annual Average Concentration ............................ 39 Figure 8.3-1 Location of Detailed Sensitivities of Freshwater Resources (Surface Water) ...... 57 Figure 8.3-2 Location of Detailed Sensitivities of Freshwater Resources (Groundwater) ........ 58 Figure 8.4-1 Location of Detailed Sensitivities of Geology, Geomorphology and Soil Quality .. 61 Figure 8.6-1 River Sensitivity Classification Matrix .................................................................. 84 Figure 8.6-2 River Crossing Decision Tree Matrix ................................................................... 85 Figure 8.7-1 Ridge Modification 1 ........................................................................................... 86 Figure 8.7-2 Ridge Modification 2 ........................................................................................... 87 Figure 8.7-3 Ridge Modification 3 ........................................................................................... 88 Figure 8.7-4 Ridge Modification 4 ........................................................................................... 89 Figure 8.7-5 Ridge Modification 5 ..........................................................................................