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Annual Environmental and Social Compliance Audit Report – Summit Meghnaghat Power Company Limited Project Number: 40517-013 Annual Report April 2015

BAN: Public-Private Infrastructure Development

Facility (PPIDF)

Prepared by the Infrastructure Development Company Limited (IDCOL) for the People’s Republic of Bangladesh and the Asian Development Bank

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CURRENCY EQUIVALENTS (as of 30 June 2015)

Currency unit – taka (Tk)

Tk1.00 = $0.013 $1.00 = Tk77.775

NOTES

(i) The fiscal year (FY) of the Government of Bangladesh ends on 30 June. FY before a calendar year denotes the year in which the fiscal year ends, e.g., FY2015 ends on June 2015.

(ii) In this report, "$" refers to US dollars. This environmental and social compliance audit report is a document of the borrower. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB's Board of Directors, Management, or staff, and may be preliminary in nature. In preparing any country program or strategy, financing any project, or by making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area in this document, the Asian Development Bank does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area.

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Loan No. 2454-BAN-OCR

Public-Private Infrastructure Development Facility

ANNUAL ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMPLIANCE AUDIT REPORT

Meghnaghat 335 MW Project, Narayanganj, Bangladesh

Summit Meghnaghat Power Company Limited

April, 2015

Prepared by

INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LIMITED

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Executive Summary…..………………………….…………………………………..……………..6

1. Introduction………..………….………………….……...………………………………………..8

1.1 Project proponent.…….…..……………….…….…….……………...…………….…………………8

1.2 Area and location of the project…………..…….…………...………………….…….………..…….8

1.3 Brief description of the project……………..…………….………………………….…….…..…..…9

1.4 Objectives of environmental and social compliance audit……..……….……….……………….11

1.5 Methodology ….………………………..……………………………………….………...………….11

1.6 Reporting period………………………..……………..………………………….…………………..11

1.7 Changes in project scope……………..……………………………………….………..…………..11

1.8 Environmental monitoring ……………..………………………………….…….…………………..11

2. Regulatory Requirements………………………………………………………………………………..12

2.1 ECR, 1997 of Bangladesh Government………………………………………………………..… 12

2.3 SPS, 2009 of Asian Development Bank……………...……………….…..……………….………12

2.4 ESSF of IDCOL………………………………………………………………….……………………12

3. Status of Project Implementation….....………………..…………...................................................13

3.1 Implementation of electro-mechanical and civil components….…….……….…………….……13

4. Implementation of Environmental Safeguards………………………….……………………………15

4.1 Compliance with ECR, 1997…………………………..…………..…………………….…….……15

4.2 Compliance with EMP……………………………………………………………………….……….15

4.3 Compliance with ADB requirement……………….…………………………………….………..…26

5. Implementation of Social Safeguards…………………………………………………..…………..…28

5.1 Impact on resettlement and livelihood ….…………………………………………………….……28

5.2 Institutional arrangement and grievance redress mechanism …………………………………..28

5.3 Impact on indigenous people………………….. ………………………………………….……….28

5.4 Child labour…………………………………..………………………………...………….….………28

5.5 Public consultation and disclosure of information …………...……………...……………………29

6. Corrective Action Plan ……….………...……….……………………...…….………………………….31

7. Conclusion…………………………………….………………………………….………………….…..…32

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Annexure

Annex-1: Environmental Clearance Certificate………...………………………….……..………………...33

Annex-2: Landuse map with an airshed of 10 km radius……..…………….…….…….…………………35

Annex-3: Process flow diagram of a combined cycle power plant…….……..…….………………….…36

Annex-4: Project risk rating checklist of ESSF, IDCOL……….………….………….………………….…37

Annex-5: Fire-fighting arrangement.…………………………..….………….…….…….………………..…38

Annex-6: Fire fighting training through in-house expert………….…………….…….………….…………39

Annex-7: Fire drill by Bangladesh Fire Service and Civil Defence……….…….….……………………..40

Annex-8: Emergency response arrangement….……….….…….………………………..………………..41

Annex-9: Application of signage.…….…………..…………………………….….………….….…. ………42

Annex-10: Current status of project (external view)…….……………………………………..….……….43

Annex-11: Current status of project (internal view)…….……………………………………...….………..43

Annex-12: House- keeping ………………………………………………………………….…………….…45

Annex-13: Arrangement of drainage facility.…………………………………….………………………….46

Annex-14: Location of the project site in respect of adjacent villages………..….………..….…….……47

Annex-15: Grievance redress process ….…………………………………….…………………………….48

Annex-16: Consultation by IDCOL official on 24 March 2014………………………………………….…49

Annex-17: List of male respondents as were consulted by IDCOL official…..……….…….……………50

Annex-18: List of female respondents as were consulted by IDCOL official ……..……….……………50

Annex-19: Some of the contributions of SMPCL to adjacent communities…….………….……….……51

Annex-20: Consultation at Bolakiar Char on 30 September 2014……………….…..……..……….……52

Annex-21: Consultation at Bolakiar Char on 25 November 2014………….…………….………….……53

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List of Abbreviations

ADB Asian Development Bank

BPDB Bangladesh Power Development Board

BPC Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation

DOE Department of Environment

ECR Environment Conservation Rules

EHS Environment and Health Safety

EMP Environmental Management Plan

ERP Emergency Response Plan

ESIA Environmental and Social Impact Assessment

FGD Focus Group Discussion

HRSG Heat Recovery Steam Generator

HSD High Sulfur Diesel

IDCOL Infrastructure Development Company Limited

PPE Personal Protective Equipment

SMPCL Summit Meghnaghat Power Company Limited

SPS Safeguards Policy Statement

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List of Tables

Table 1.1: Key project information………….…………...………….………….…….….…..………………...8

Table 1.2: Technical specification of HSD.………………………….....……..……..…..….………………10

Table 1.3: Technical specification of gas turbine ……...………………………….……………..….……..10

Table 3.1: Status of implementation of major project component………….………………….………….13

Table 4.1: Compliance with ECR, 1997.…….…………..….… ……………………….………………...…15

Table 4.2: Response of SMPCL on major project activities (construction phase)…...……...….………16

Table 4.3: Monitoring parameters and frequency (trial run)…………………….…………….….……….19

Table 4.4: Ambient air quality at project site in May 2014 ……………….…….….……….….……….…19

Table 4.5: Ambient noise level at project site in May 2014 ……………….…….….………….….………20

Table 4.6: Response of SMPCL on major project activities (operation phase)……...……....….………22

Table 4.7: Monitoring parameters and frequency (operation phase)……..….……….………………….24

Table 4.8: Ambient air quality at project site in July 2014………………….…..……..……….………..…24

Table 4.9: Ambient noise level at project site in July 2014………………….…..…….………………..…24

Table 4.10: Surface water quality in October 2014………………………….…..………..……………….24

Table 4.11: Ground water quality in October 2014………………………….…………………………..…25

Table 4.12: Compliance with important EHS aspects during construction and operation phases……26

Table 5.1: Consultation during operation phase…………….………………………………………...……29

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Background

Summit Meghnaghat Power Company Limited (SMPCL) has been awarded through an

international competitive bidding process to develop and operate an independent power

plant project with capacity of 335 MW at Meghnaghat, Narayanganj District of Bangladesh.

For financial assistance, SMPCL has approached Infrastructure Development Company

Limited (IDCOL), along with other lenders. Considering the importance of the project to meet

the national power demand, IDCOL has provided a term loan facility of USD 30 million in

favour of the project. IDCOL has sourced the required financing from the fund allocated as

ordinary capital resources (OCR) for large infrastructure projects under Public-Private

Infrastructure Development Facility (PPIDF) II of Asian Development Bank (ADB).

According to the Environment Conservation Rules (ECR), 1997 of Bangladesh Government,

industrial projects have been categorized into four classes—Green, Orange A, Orange B

and Red. Considering the magnitude of environmental impacts, power plant project has

been classified as Red Category. Hence, SMPCL project has fallen into the Red Category.

Given the environmental impacts of the SMPCL project are mostly site specific, ADB has

categorized the Project as B. Due to the absence of any indigenous habitat, the project has

been categorised as C from IP perspective. In addition, as there is no issue of land

acquisition or removing any unauthorised settlers from the site, the project has been

categorised as C from involuntary Resettlement (IR) perspective. In addition, IDCOL has

adopted an Environmental and Social Safeguards Framework (ESSF). According to this

ESSF, the project of SMPCL seems to be fallen under the category of High

Risk requiring detail environmental impact assessment. But IP and IR perspectives,

it has been categorised as Low Risk.

SGS, India being engaged by SMPCL as Environmental Consultant, has conducted the

detail environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA) based on the guidelines of

Department of Environment (DOE), Government of Bangladesh (GOB) and Asian

Development Bank’s (ADB’s) Safeguard Policy Statement (SPS), 2009. In addition, as there

is investment of DEG, Germany, SMPCL has to comply with the respective IFC EHS

guidelines (general and sector specific) as well.

To assess the actual implementation of environmental management plan and social

safeguards, respective IDCOL official visited the project site during construction and

operation phases. According to the ESIA, there is requirement of IDCOL to submit annual

Environmental and Social Compliance Audit Report of this project to ADB. Accordingly, this

audit report has been prepared by IDCOL.

Audit overview and findings

The respective IDCOL official has visited the project during the audit period (April 2014 to

April 2015). He has also reviewed the available relevant documents and clearances. In

addition, there was consultation with representatives of adjacent neighborhood. The audit

period encompasses two phases viz. construction (upto April 2014) and operation (from

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May1 2014). While audit both in construction and operation phases, it has been observed

that SMPCL is adequately responsive about complying with the environmental management

plan and social safeguards including grievance redress and continuous public consultation.

1 The commercial operation date for single cycle of Meghnaghat 335 MW project is 29 May 2014.

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.0 PROJECT PROPONENT

The proponent of this project is a consortium of Summit Industrial and Mercantile

Corporation (Pvt.) Ltd (SIMCL), Bangladesh, and GE Energy (GEE), LLC USA. The

sponsors afterwards formed a special purpose vehicle in the name of Summit Meghnaghat

Power Company Limited (SMPCL) for implementing the project and registered the same

under the laws of Bangladesh. The following Table 1.1 shows the key information about the

project:

Table 1.1: Key project information

Project Company Summit Meghnaghat Power Company Limited

Registered Address Summit Center, 18 Kawran Bazar C/A, Dhaka1215

Project Location Meghnaghat, Narayanganj

Capacity 305 MW (HSD) and 335 MW (Gas)

Fuel Type Gas/HSD (Dual Fuel)

EPC Contractor Consortium of two Chinese companies: First Northeast Electric Power

Company Ltd. and China National Electric Engineering Co. Ltd.

O & M Contractor KEPCO Plant Service and Engineering Co., Ltd., Korea

Environmental Consultant SGS Pvt. Limited, India

Off-taker BPDB

Project Tenure 22 Years

Project Type Independent Power Producer

Land Handover Date 3 October 2011

Land Area 25 acres

1.1 AREA AND LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE

The project is located about 25km south-east of Dhaka, which is at about 3km from the

Dhaka-Chittagong Highway to the west, and about 16km road distance from Narayanganj

River Port. The project site is adjacent to the existing Phase I of 450MW combined cycle

power plant of Meghnaghat Power Ltd. The site is accessible through the Dhaka-Chittagong

Highway close to the Meghna River Bridge and slightly southwest downstream of the project

site, the Meghna River converges with the Dhaleswari (Kaliganga) and the Sitalakhya

Rivers. The location of the project site in respect of Narayanganj and Comilla District is

shown in Figure 1.1.

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Figure 1.1: Meghnaghat 305~335 MW Project Site

The project site comprises an area of 25 acres, which is a part of a larger developed area

known as Meghnaghat Power Sites Area (MPSA). This area was developed by Bangladesh

Power Development Board (BPDB) for siting of power generation plants. The land for the

project was acquired by BPDB in 1999 and hence there are no resettlement and

rehabilitation issues associated with the project.

1.2 THE PROJECT IN BRIEF

The project is based on Combined Cycle technology. The plant comprises two (2) gas

turbine generators (GTGs) capable of operating on natural gas and/or High Speed Diesel

(HSD), two (2) heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs, consisting of super heaters,

evaporators, economizers and steam drums unfired, in double pressure, natural circulation

design) connected to a common steam turbine of condensing type for indoor installation,

condensate and feed water system, cooling water system and auxiliary equipment. The

exhaust gases of each gas turbine is discharged through a bypass damper which is

positioned to direct the exhaust gas either though bypass stack into the atmosphere (in case

of simple cycle operation) or into the HRSG (in case of combined cycle operation). The gas

turbine/HRSG2 can be started up using bypass stack and 100% capacity of steam bypass to

condenser.

2 HRSG stands for Heat Recovery Steam Generator

Project site

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Table 1.2: Technical specification of HSD (major parameters)

Test Method Limit

Density at 150c, Kg/L ASTM D 1298 Min 0.820 Max 0.87

Colour, ASTM ASTM D 1500 Max 3.0

Ash, % mass ASTM D 482 Max. 0.01

Cetane Number ASTM D 613 Min. 45

Sulphur , % of total mass ASTM D 4294 Max 0.25

The HRSG generates High Pressure and Low Pressure superheated steams at Gas Turbine

base load operation with natural gas/ Diesel firing. The steam generated from the HRSGs is

delivered to the steam turbine to generate power. The plant has been designed to use two

kinds of fuel, Natural gas (NG) and Heavy Furnace Oil (HFO) for power generation using the

same sets of equipment. However, later on HFO has been replaced by High Speed Diesel

(HSD). Generally, the NG is expected to be used. In case of supply of natural gas is not

available, HSD is being be used. Currently the plant is being operated with HSD. The NG is

expected to be supplied by the Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Company Limited, a

Bangladesh Government owned company. The gas is supposed to be delivered through

existing gas pipeline just outside power plant. HSD is being supplied by Bangladesh

Petroleum Corporation (BPC) by river through its larger vessels of 1000-180 MT capacity at

the oil jetty located on the Meghna River at the south-eastern corner of the project site.

According to water balance diagram, the average water consumption for the project is

157m3/h. The evacuation of electric power generated by the power plant is accomplished

through the existing six 230 kV circuits connecting nearby 230/132 kV existing substations at

Hasnabad, Comilla and Haripur owned by Power Grid Company of Bangladesh Ltd. (PGCB).

The connection to this plant is existing Meghnaghat 230 kV switchyard, adjacent to the plant.

Table 1.3: Technical specification of gas turbine (major parameters)

Component Technical specification

Gas turbine Generator

Rated power factor 0.8

Rated voltage 14.5kV

Rated frequency 50Hz

Exciter static

Gas turbine HV Generator Step-up transformer

Rated capacity 150MVA

Rated voltage and tap range 230±8x1.25%/15kV

The single cycle has already become operational from May 2014 and that of combined cycle

is expected to be operational by May 2015.

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1.3 OBJECTIVES OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMPLIANCE AUDIT

The audit has been conducted with the aim to assess the project’s compliance with-

(i) Environment Conservation Rules (ECR)1997 of GOB;

(ii) Environmental and social safeguards according to the Environmental and Social

Safeguards Framework (ESSF) of IDCOL;

(iii) Environmental and social safeguards according the Safeguards Policy Statement

(SPS), 2009 and other relevant standards and guidelines of the ADB;

(iv) Proposed mitigation measures and monitoring procedures according to the

environmental management plan (EMP), resettlement action plan (RAP) as are

applicable.

1.5 METHODOLOGY

The audit includes the following steps:

(i) Visit the project site and consult with stakeholders especially local people;

(ii) Review the environmental and social safeguards documents including environmental impact assessment report, EMP and Resettlement Action Plan, Stakeholder Engagement Plan (as are relevant) ;

(iii) Assess actual implementation of the guidelines/action plan of the safeguard related

documents.

1.6 REPORTING PERIOD

The reporting period of this Environmental and Social Compliance Audit Report is April 2014

to April 2015. During this reporting period upto April 2014 was Construction phase and from

May 2014 has been considered as Operation phase of Simple Cycle.

1.7 CHANGES IN PROJECT SCOPE

There is no change in the technology and operational process as have been declared by the

respective government and accepted by SMPCL. So, it can be said that the EMP of ADB

approved Environmental and Social impact Assessment (ESIA) is fully applicable during the

reporting period as well.

1.8 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING

The parameter, frequency and methodology of environmental monitoring are in accordance

with EMP of ADB approved ESIA, as has been detailed in chapter 4 of this audit report.

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2.0 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

2.1 ENVIRONMENT CONSERVATION RULES, 1997 OF BANGLADESH

The project has to comply with the Environment Conservation Rules (ECR), 1997. According

to the categorization of ECR, 1997, the project has been categorised as Red3 meaning that

it has significant adverse environmental impacts, which are to be mitigated with proper

mitigation measures.

2.2 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMPLIANCE RELATED STANDARDS AND

GUIDELINES OF ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK

The project has to comply with the Safeguards Policy Statement (SPS), 2009 and

Operational Manual F1 (2010). The ESIA of the Project has been approved by the ADB.

Considering the adversity of environmental impacts, it has been categorized as B. As there

is no record of any indigenous habitat in Narayanganj, the project has been categorised as C

in respect of Indigenous People (IP). In addition, as the required land for the project site has

been leased from BPDB, there is no issue of involuntary resettlement (IR). So, from IR point

of view, the project has been categorised as C.

2.3 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL SAFEGUARDS FRAMEWORK OF IDCOL

IDCOL has adopted an Environmental and Social Safeguards Framework (ESSF) in 2011,

which is to be complied with all infrastructure projects as are to be funded IDCOL. According

to the environmental categorization of ESSF (Annex-4), the project has been categorised as

High Risk4 project requiring significant compliance safeguards including comprehensive

environmental impact assessment and regular monitoring. But from Social categorization,

the project has been categorised as Low Risk both for IP and IR perspectives. So, there is

no requirement of adopting indigenous peoples development framework (IPDF), indigenous

peoples development plan (IPDP), resettlement framework (RF) and resettlement plan (RP).

3 Schedule-1 of ECR (project no. 6 of Red category), 1997

4 The project risk screening checklist of ESSF, IDCOL is provided in Annex-3

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3.0 STATUS OF PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION

3.1 STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF PROJECT COMPONENTS

Till 20 April 2015, the status of implementation of major civil and electro-mechanical

components of the project is depicted in the following Table 3.1.

Table 3.1: Status of implementation of major project components

Sl. No. Type of

component

Component Percentage of

accomplishment

01 Civil Gas turbine building

100

Steam turbine building

100

Central control building

100

Cooling water fore bay

100

Outfall channel excavation

100

Switchyard control room

100

DM plant building

100

Industrial waste water treatment plant

100

Storm water drainage 100

HSD Tanks dyke construction 100

02 Mechanical Installation of GT#1 and GT#2

100

Installation of fuel gas skid

100

GT boiling EOT crane commission

100

Steam drums installation for HRSG#1 and 2

100

Auxiliary cooling water pumps installation 100

Main cooling water system piping

100

Fire fighting sprinkler system commission

100

Water treatment plant

100

Black start/emergency DG set installation

100

Installation of auxiliary boiler

100

Heat recovery steam generator

100

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Sl. No. Type of

component

Component Percentage of

accomplishment

Commissioning of gas pipeline

100

Steam turbine

100

Steam turbine generator

100

03 Electrical

components

Switchyard completion and commission

100

Generator circuit breaker connection for unit 1 &2

100

Transmission line from the plant to the existing

substation

100

Interconnection facilities accomplishment

100

04 Control and

instrumentation

DCS installation

100

Instrument cabling

100

The photographs of current status of various project components are provided as Annex-10

and 11.

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4.0 IMPLEMENTATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SAFEGUARDS

4.1 COMPLIANCE WITH ENVIRONMENT CONSERVATION RULES, 1997

SMPCL has to comply with the requirement of ECR, 1997 of the DOE. In the following Table

4.1, the compliance status of SMPCL, in regard of major milestones of ECR, 1997 is

depicted. The Environmental Clearance Certificate is provided in Annex-1.

Table 4.1: Compliance with the requirement of ECR, 1997

Basic Requirement Compliance Status

Approve IEE Fully complied

Approve EIA Fully complied

Award Site Clearance Certificate Fully complied

Award EIA approval Fully complied

Award Environmental Clearance Certificate Fully complied

4.2 COMPLIANCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

4.2.1 COMPLIANCE WITH EMP DURING CONSTRUCTION PHASE

a. Institutional arrangement

To look after environment and health safety as well as social safeguards SMPCL has

adopted a well-structured institutional arrangement from the construction phase, which is

being practiced during operation phase as well. It has prepared an organizational structure

with well-defined roles, responsibilities and authorities. SMPCL has employed a qualified

EHS Head (Designated as Asstant EHS Manager) who reports to the Chief Operating Officer

of SMPCL, The Chief Executive Officer, Chief Engineer and Deputy General Manager –

Turbine division also form part of the owner’s EHS team. There is also one Safety &

Community Liaison officer to take care of grievances. Owner has also engaged another 4

persons to look after implementation of EHS compliance.

The EPC subcontractors comprising China National Electrical Engineering Company

(CNEEC) and North-East Electric Power Company Limited (NEPC) of China, have also put

in place a defined EHS team. The EHS team is managed by Mr. Meng Qing Xin, EHS

Manager. The team comprises one managerial EHS engineer, three EHS engineers and one

EHS supervisor. Another subcontractor ABB has engaged two EHS Officers.

b. Compliance status

In the ESIA, a number of activities having potential adverse environment impacts and

occupational health safety aspects in relevant to construction phase have been identified. In

the following Table 4.2, suitable mitigation measures to address these impacts according to

the EMP and responses by SMPCL have been discussed.

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Table 4.2: Response of SMPCL on major activities and potential impacts (construction phase)

Project activity Potential impacts Proposed mitigation measures as

per EMP

Actual implementation Status of

compliance

Influx of workers

Generation of

sewage and solid

waste

Construction of sanitary latrines and septic tank system

Erecting “no litter” sign, provision of waste bins/cans, where appropriate

Proper disposal of solid waste

For workers, there were 83 toilets and 12 urinals. But for Senior officials there were 65 toilets and 12 urinals. To cater the requirement, there were 103 septic tank at the site.

Application of waste bin had been found in the project site.

Cut pieces of wood and rod had been found to re-use.

Solid waste was dumped at the disposal ground of Sonargaon Municipality.

Fully complied

Possible spread of

disease from

workers

Clean bill of health a condition for

employment

Regular medical monitoring of

workers

Worker coming from nearby and other areas of the country. No spread of disease was reported last one and half year.

Although there was no regular monitoring arrangement because the number and type of workers frequently varies with the different phases of construction activities, there was arrangement of medical facility for the workers in case of necessity. In this regard, Mr. Md. Akter Hossain and Ms. Sharmin Islam had been deployed as medical officer and nurse respectively.

There was one ambulance and 1 stretcher at the medical centre of the project. In addition, for severe emergency case, there was a MOU arrangement with RK Hospital, Narayanganj.

Fully complied

Transportation of

equipment,

materials `and

personnel; storage

Deterioration of air

quality from

increased vehicular

movement, affecting

people in the

surrounding areas

Keeping vehicles under good

condition, with regular checking

of vehicle condition to ensure

compliance with national

standards and EHS guidelines

(as applicable).

SMPCL had been found to instruct suppliers and EPC contractors to operate vehicle with sound condition. So, the ambient air quality monitoring data during construction phase has been found to meet the DOE guidelines.

Speed of vehicles had been defined as not more than 15 km/hour within the project site.

Partially complied

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Project activity Potential impacts Proposed mitigation measures as

per EMP

Actual implementation Status of

compliance

of materials Wind-blown dust

from material (e.g.

fine aggregate)

storage areas

Watering the access road

Sprinkling and covering stock

piles

Covering top of trucks carrying

materials to the site and carrying

construction debris away from

the site.

Watering was done.

Piles were stocked with cover.

Partially complied

Site clearance Topographic change

by cutting existing

trees, shrubs, herbs,

and filling land

Adopt such type design as is

required minimum cutting of

trees, shrubs, herbs, and low-

land filling

Use waste shrubs, herbs as

organic fertilizers

Adopt required measures to

prevent waste shrubs, herbs as

fuel to cook or for any localized

burning purpose.

Site was barren as it was a filled land with sand. Mostly small grasses with some general shrubs were found at project site.

Fully complied

Noise from

construction

equipment

operations and

maintenance

Noise could exceed

the allowable limit

and result in hearing

loss

Use of noise suppressors and

mufflers in heavy equipment

Avoiding, as much as possible,

construction equipment

producing excessive noise

Avoiding prolonged exposure to

noise by workers

Creating a buffer zone by

introducing green belt around the

project site

Follow construction scheduling to

Noise monitoring had been conducted and the result is within the acceptable limit.

Fully complied

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Project activity Potential impacts Proposed mitigation measures as

per EMP

Actual implementation Status of

compliance

avoid evening and nighttime

disruption

Dust during

construction and

exhaust gases from

construction

machinery and

vehicles (particulate

matter, NOx, SO2)

Increased SPM,

NOx, SOx levels at

construction sites,

and surrounding

areas

Avoiding equipment usage such

as stone crushers at site, which

produces significant amount of

particulate matter

Immediate use of construction

spoils as filling materials

Immediate disposal/sale of

excavated materials

Continuous watering of bare

areas

No stone crushers was used at site.

No significant land fill was required.

Sand excavated was kept at vacant place contiguous to the site.

For continuous watering at barren areas there was a truck with sprinkling facility.

Partially complied

Fires, explosion and

other occupational

health safety related

issues

Risk of human

health and property

damage

Use of personal protective equipment during construction and maintenance.

Prepare and implement safety and emergency manual.

Regular inspection of lines for faults prone to accidents.

Provision of fire protection equipment.

Provision of Lightening arrestors

There were 31 water hydrants in the site. The average pressure of each hydrant is 16 bar.

There was PPE facility for occupational health safety as well fire fighting.

Regular inspection was accomplished.

Fully complied

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During construction phase, SMPCL had been found to be almost fully complied with the

requirements of EMP. So, no corrective action plan was required.

C. Environmental monitoring

I. Technical approach of environmental monitoring

According to the ESIA, no environmental monitoring has been required in the EMP during

construction phase except during trial run. Because usually trial run phase is considered as

the final milestone of construction phase. According to the EMP, the monitoring requirement

during trail run is as follows (Table 4.3).

Table 4.3: Monitoring parameters and frequency of monitoring during trial run

Key parameters to be monitored: (1) Ambient Air Quality

location frequency parameter

At Project site, residential/institutional/commercial

areas within 500m outside from plant boundary

(4 locations)

Once during trial run SOx, NOx and CO

Key parameters to be monitored: (2) Noise

location frequency parameter

At four corners of Project boundary,

residential/institutional /commercial areas within 100m

and 300m outside from plant boundary

Hourly basis for 24

hours during trial run

Limits in dBA

Table 4.4: Ambient air quality at project site in May 2014

Parameter Concentration ((µg/m3) DOE standard (µg/m3)

PM 2.5 41.17-62.44 65

PM 10 113.29-148.11 150

SPM 179.39-197.44 200

SO2 28.11-37.29 365

NOx 34.11-44.27 100

CO 240.39-270.37 1000

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Table 4.5: Ambient noise level at project site in May 2014

Location Noise level in dBA

Day (6.00 am to 9.00 pm) Night (9.00 pm to 6.00 am)

At project site 53-63 55-65

Standard of DOE 75 70

II. Result of environmental monitoring

There were air and noise quality monitoring during trial run.

III. Disclosure of environmental monitoring

As disclosure of environmental monitoring, SMPCL has kept the monitoring result available

at project site.

IV. Monitoring adjustment measure

As the monitoring result complied with the standard of DOE, no monitoring adjustment was

required.

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4.2.2 COMPLIANCE WITH EMP DURING OPERATION PHASE

a. Institutional arrangement

In the earlier section the institutional arrangement of environmental safeguards has already

been discussed. SMPCL is regularly monitoring the site condition including housekeeping,

unsafe condition, misuse of water and hot work by walk-through inspection. The inspection is

carried out by respective EHS officials with due documentation. EHS officials also conduct

toolbox safety to the subcontractor’s labor on weekly basis. The EPC Safety Department is

communicated if there is any significant observation in relevant to EHS aspects. Beside

these, all observations of the inspection report are discussed with respective sub-contractors

leader through a meeting. In the main entrance of the project, EHS officials strictly monitor

proper use of PPE and a register book is maintained on this monitoring

b. Compliance status

In the ESIA, a number of activities having potential adverse environment impacts and

occupational health safety aspects during operation phase have been identified. In the

following Table 4.6, suitable mitigation measures to address these impacts according to the

EMP and actual responses by SMPCL has been discussed.

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Table 4.6: Response of SMPCL on project activities and mitigation measures during operation phase

Project Activity Potential Impacts Proposed mitigation measures in EMP Actual implementation Compliance

status

Power generation

Emission from the power plant Using 50 meter tall stack for simple cycle and 75 meter tall stack for combined cycle

Installation of stack emission monitoring equipment for major pollutants

Planting of indigenous trees around the Project site

50 and 75 meter tall stacks have been installed for simple and combined cycle operation respectively.

Detail landscape design has been adopted.

Fully complied

Generation of noise from

generators and associated

sub-stations , which could

exceed 70 dB(A) at site

boundary

Use walls, fencing, and/or greenbelt to provide partial noise barrier

Provision of critical silencers or generators an turbines (if need arises)

Use of ear-muffs and ear-plugs by plant personnel working in the generator and turbine facilities of the plant

Walls are being installed as noise barrier.

Ear plugs were being used as noise barrier.

Fully complied

NOx generation from the engine, which can negatively affect health

Use low-NOx burners and water injection to control NOx;

Should maintain burning temperature less than 900 OC

SMPCL has installed low-NOx burners and water injection to control NOx.

The burning temperature is less than 900 OC.

Fully complied

Suspended particulate matter

(SPM) and PM2.5, PM10

generation from the engine,

which can adversely affect

health

Use fabric bag filter to reduce particulate matter before discharging the emission.

Good combustion control, required stack height should

also be maintained properly

Fabric bag filter has been introduced.

Good combustion and required stack height have been ensured.

Partially complied

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Project Activity Potential Impacts Proposed mitigation measures in EMP Actual implementation Compliance

status

Electro-magnetic wave or

electrical interference, which

may result in occupational

health risk.

All equipment should be grounded earthing with mesh system.

Power plant to sub-station should be connected by HT cable.

Power plant & substation site is away from the settlement.

No house is located in the immediate vicinity of the site.

Relevant equipment have been grounded.

Power plant to sub-station has been connected by HT cable.

Power plant & substation site are away from the settlement.

No house is located in the immediate vicinity of the site.

Fully complied

Heath safety during

operation

Risk of human health and

property damage

All necessary safety equipment should be ready at the plant.

Regular training on safety needs to provide.

PPE were found to be adequately practiced.

Fully complied

Fires, explosion and

other accidents

Risk of human health and

property damage

Use of personal protective equipment during operation and maintenance.

Prepare and implement safety and emergency manual.

Regular inspection of lines for faults prone to accidents.

Provision of fire protection equipment.

Provision of Lightening arrestors

There are fire extinguishers

Automated firefighting system has been installed. (Annex-5).

Regular fire drill has been accomplished (Annex-6 and 7).

Fully complied

Domestic wastewater

and sewage

BOD, fecal coliform

contamination in groundwater

and surface water

Need to provide septic tank with soak pit for treatment

of sewage.

Septic tank with soak pit for treatment of sewage.

Fully complied

Wastes oil from Plant

(scrap metal, waste,

lube oils, spill oil etc)

Potential soil and groundwater

contamination

Secure on-site storage, waste sell to the DOE authorized vendor for discharge in a safe place.

Used lube oil is being sold to DOE designated vendor.

Fully complied

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c. Environmental monitoring

I. Technical approach of environmental monitoring

In the EMP of the ESIA, environmental monitoring has been required during operation

phase. The air, water and noise quality monitoring schedule are depicted in Table 4.7.

Table 4.7: Monitoring parameters and frequency of monitoring during operation phase

Key parameters to be monitored: (1) Ambient air quality

location frequency parameter

At Project site, residential /institutional

/commercial areas within 500m outside from

plant boundary.

Quarterly (routine) analysis SPM, SOx, NOx

Key parameters to be monitored: (2a) Surface water quality

location frequency parameter

Project site at Meghnaghat Bi-annual basis in each year (pre-

monsoon and post-monsoon)

pH, Temperature, DO,

BOD, COD, TDS, Oil

and grease

Key parameters to be monitored: (2b) Ground water quality

location frequency parameter

Project site at Meghnaghat Bi-annual basis in every year (pre-

monsoon and post-monsoon)

pH, Temperature, DO,

BOD, COD, TDS, Oil

and grease

Key parameters to be monitored: (3) Noise quality

location frequency parameter

At four corners of Project boundary,

residential/institutional /commercial areas

within 100m and 300m outside from plant

Quarterly (routine) analysis (four

times in each year)

Limits in dBA

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Table 4.8: Ambient air quality at project site dated in July 2014

Parameter Concentration (µg/m3) DOE standard (µg/m3)

SPM 237 200

SO2 Not detectable 365

NOx 32 100

CO 240.39-270.37 1000

Table 4.9: Ambient noise level at project site dated in July 2014

Location Noise level in dBA

Day (6.00 am to 9.00 pm) Night (9.00 pm to 6.00 am)

At project site 52.7-63.1 52.5-65.7

Standard of DOE 75 70

Table 4.10: Surface water quality in October 2014

Parameter Concentration (µg/m3) DOE standard (µg/m3)

pH at 24.10C 7.15 6-9

TSS 8.2 mg/l 150 mg/l

EC 81.8 µS/cm 1200 µS/cm

DO 5.01 mg/l 4.5-8 mg/l

COD 2 mg/l 200 mg/l

BOD 0.92 mg/l 50 mg/l

TDS 64.4 mg/l 2100 mg/l

Turbidity 15.9 NTU 10 NTU

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Table 4.11: Ground water quality in October 2014

Parameter Concentration (µg/m3) DOE standard (µg/m3)

pH at 24.10C 7.03-7.16 -

Total alkalinity 169-250 mg/l -

Manganese 0.63-0.86 mg/l 1200 µS/cm

Total hardness as CaCO3 211-236 mg/l 200-500 mg/l

Chloride 67.4-144 mg/l 200 mg/l

Iron 6.95-14 mg/l 50 mg/l

TDS 274-617 mg/l 100 mg/l

Turbidity 15.9 NTU 10 NTU

II. Result of environmental monitoring

During operation phase, the ambient air and noise quality has been found to comply with the

acceptable limit of DOE standard. In case of surface and ground water, the value of most of

the parameters have been found within the acceptable limit except TDS and Turbidity.

III. Disclosure of environmental monitoring

As disclosure of environmental monitoring, SMPCL has kept the copy of monitoring result

available at project site.

IV. Monitoring adjustment measure

Based on the result of air, water and noise monitoring, it can be concluded that that there is

no requirement of adjustment measure.

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4.3 COMPLIANCE WITH SAFEGUARDS POLICY STATEMENT, 2009 OF ADB

It is already said that the SMPCL project has to comply with the requirement of SPS, 2009 of

ADB. Accordingly, the compliance of this project in regard of major EHS related requirement

are mentioned in Table 4.12, where the gray colored portion represents the construction

phase and colorless portion represents the operation phase.

Table 4.12: Compliance with important EHS aspects during construction and operation phase

ADB

Requirements

Issue and Description of

Observation

Status of

compliance

Recommendation

Environment

Assessment

requirements for

various financing

modalities

ESIA of the project comprehensively

describes the potential environmental,

social and occupational impacts in

compliance with SPS 2009 of ADB, and

IFC EHS guidelines (General and

Power plant).

To ensure the implementation of EMP

during construction phase (upto June

2014) SMPCL had been found to adopt

specific EHS Implementation

Guidelines, where induction training

and other relevant issues required to be

more structured.

Fully

complied

No action was required.

During operation phase (from May

2014), SMPCL has adopted a number

of guidelines in relevant to E&S

safeguards, to ensure the full

compliance of the respective statutory

and institutional requirements.

Fully

complied

No action is required.

Occupational and

Community

Health and safety

During construction phase the

occupational and community health

safety measures had been found to be

satisfactory. Regular consultation with

community representative had ensured

the effective community participation.

Partially

complied

No action was required.

During operation phase, SMPCL has

ensured the satisfactory application of

PPE.

Fully

complied

No action is required

There is satisfactory evidence of fire

drill.

Fully

complied

No action is required

Biodiversity

conservation and

sustainable

natural resource

The scale and complexity of

construction activities had the risk to

adversely affect local biodiversity and to

appear as detrimental in respect natural

resource management. But due to

Fully

complied

No action was required.

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ADB

Requirements

Issue and Description of

Observation

Status of

compliance

Recommendation

management adopting required measures, there was

no evidence of adversely affecting

neither local biodiversity nor natural

resources.

The activities in relevant to operation

phase seems to have potentiality to

adversely affect the biodiversity and

natural resource management in the

project area to a greater extent. But it is

believed that if SMPCL shows the

similar type of commitment in regard of

E&S compliance in future, there is no

risk of any undesired situation.

Fully

complied

No action is required

Pollution

prevention and

abatement

Based on the visual observation, the

pollution prevention and abatement

process has been found as mostly

satisfactory during the construction

phase.

Partially

complied

No action was required.

SMPCL has conducted air, water and

noise quality monitoring during

operation phase.

Fully

complied

No action is required

Physical Cultural

resources

There is no significant physical cultural

resources in close proximity to this

project. So, to affect the physical

cultural resources during construction

phase seemed to be irrelevant.

Fully

complied

No action was required.

Due to the unavailability of physical

cultural resources within the range of

close distance, the issue of adversely

affecting the physical cultural property

seems not to be relevant with the

project.

Fully

complied

No action is required

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5.0 IMPLEMENTATION OF SOCIAL SAFEGUARDS

5.1 IMPACT ON RESETTLEMENT OF THE PROJECT AFFECTED PEOPLE AND LIVELIHOOD

It is already said that the project site has been leased from BPDB. It is a part of a larger

developed area known as Meghnaghat Power Sites Area (MPSA). This area was developed

by BPDB as a site for establishing power plants. So, BPDB did not allow developing any

settlement in this area. In addition, it strictly restricted to use the site for any type of

economic activity including agriculture by any third party. So, there is no issue of involuntary

resettlement (IR).

5.2 INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENT AND GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM

The EHS personnel as has been discussed in chapter 4, have been empowered with the

responsibility of complying with social safeguards. A grievance readdress procedure has

been developed for taking into account grievance raised by various stakeholder and local

neighbours (Annex-15). A suggestion/complaints box and a register book is maintained at

the gatehouse, which is always accessible for the neighboring people and the project

stakeholders for putting down their comments, suggestions or complaints.

5.4 IMPACT ON INDIGENOUS PEOPLE

Based on the primary observation during site visit and secondary sources including BBS5

Census 2011, no habitat of any indigenous community has been reported at Narayanganj.

So, the project has been categorized as C for Indigenous Peoples (IP) safeguards

concluding that there is no issue about adversely affecting IP neither in construction phase

nor in operation phase.

SMPCL has conveyed that they are gender and caste neutral. So, any qualified person

coming from the indigenous community will be equally treated during the recruitment

process, and will be given the same benefits as like as other personnel.

5.5 CHILD LABOUR

The Bangladesh Labour Act 2006 (Act XLII of 2006) also defines the “child” and the “adolescent” on the basis of age. As per section 2(8) of the Act, a person who has attained the age of 14 but below the age of 18 is considered to be an „adolescent‟ and as per section 2(63), a person not attaining the age of 14 is defined as a “child‟.

5 BBS stands for Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics

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According to The National Child Labour Elimination Policy 2010, following rights are to be

complied with, in regard of addressing child labour Issue

Employing children according to the age determined by the Acts and not to employ children below 14 years as a regular employee;

Ensuring the children at domestic work not to perform any hazardous work and providing them with proper food and accommodation, education, recreation since they work full time; and

Refraining child workers from physical, mental, sexual persecution and abuse.

SMPCL has been found to be careful about the child labour issue. So, neither in construction

phase nor in operation phase, no child has been found to be engaged in the project

activities.

5.6 PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION

I. Public Consultation

There are seven villages around the project site. They are Islampur, Ganganagar,

Dhudghata, Char Goaldi, Asharia Char, Panchani, Char Bolai and Kurbanpur. Among these

seven villages, Bolakiar Char, Ganganagr and Panchani are located in a close proximity to

the project site (Annex-14).During ESIA preparation and thereafter in construction phase,

there were a number of consultations with the villagers coming from these villages. As a

requirement of consultation during operation phase, SMPCL has consulted with the villagers

of Bolakiar Char, Ganganagar and Panchani, which is documented in the following Table

5.1.

Table 5.1: Consultation in operation phase

Stakeholder Date Major issues raised by participants Response of SMPCL

Villagers of Pachani 25/11/2014 Construct a Miner(Tower)

Construct a place for living

Huzur,Khatib ( Huzur khana)

Renovation work for Madrasa and

septic tank

SMPCL seems to consider the

issue with due importance as

early as possible.

Villagers of Bolakiar

Char

30/09/2014 To renovate the school and mosque

The renovation of school and

mosque has been observed

(Annex-19).

Villagers of

Ganganagar

30/09/2014 To erect slab on the open drainage

SMPCL has already started to

put slab on drainage (Annex-19).

As a part of consultation, IDCOL team consulted with the female and male focus group at

Bolakiar Char on 24 March 2014. The main reason of selecting Bolakiar Char was due to its

close proximity to the plant and most of the villagers are fishermen having significant

concern about the thermal impact and water charging from the Meghna Rover as could

adversely affect them. Due to the conservative type of social structure, IDCOL official

consulted with Mrs. Shamima Akter and Mrs. Amena Kahatun. Both of them are teachers of

Bolakiar Char Govt. Primary School. They confirmed that the ESIA study team had

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consulted with them in a number of occasions and if the proposed mitigation measures are

adopted, there is nothing to be worried about. Thereafter, the IDCOL official consulted with

male focus group comprising people of various ages and professions as has been detailed in

Annex-17, 18 and 19.

II. Major findings

The major findings of public consultation are as follows:

People are in general aware about the project and they are supportive to the project due to importance of power national development.

Villagers have requested for various types of cooperation including financial aid for improvement of structure of school and mosque, and creation of facilities and opportunities for community development and enhancement of income generations.

All of the respondents appreciated the objective of the consultation and mutually agreed by SMPCL to conduct it regularly.

People are significantly concerned about the deterioration of river water quality and its subsequent adverse effect on the fishing activities, which is their prime source of livelihood.

III. Response from SMPCL

In response, SMPCL representatives has clarified that there would not be any impact on the

fishes, especially Katha, from the project even during the lean period. They assured them by

highlighting the design of the project about controlling quality of water before its discharge

into the River, which will comply with DOE standards as well as best practices.

IV. Disclosure

It has been observed that SMPCL has communicated about the grievance redress process

to relevant stakeholders including villagers. While audit, no record of grievances was being

observed neither in the Grievance Log Book and Grievance Log Box. In responding the

issue of disclosure, SMPCL has informed that they are adequately responsive to any

stakeholders requesting to disclose any environmental, and social safeguards related

document, information and monitoring result.

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6.0 CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN

6.1 CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN IN REGARD OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL

SAFEGUARDS

SMPCL has been found to be adequately responsive on environmental and social

safeguards both during construction and operation phases as well. The have duly monitored

the air, water and noise quality according to the requirement of EMP. The monitoring results

have been found to be within the acceptable limit requiring no corrective measures.

Although there is no issue of involuntary resettlement and affecting livelihood; and

indigenous peoples issue in relevant to the said project, SMPCL has been found to practice

a well-structured communication process with the villagers of three adjacent villages-

Bolakiar Char, Ganganagar and Panchani.

So, it is felt that SMPCL does not require any corrective measure as there is no significant

observation of non-compliance in regard of E&S safeguards.

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7.0 CONCLUSION

Based on the findings of environmental and social compliance audit, it can be concluded that

SMPCL is satisfactorily responsive in regard of complying with environmental and social

safeguards during construction phase as well as operation phase. And there is no

requirement of corrective action plan.

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Annex 01: Environmental Clearance Certificate issued by the DOE

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Annex 02: Landusemap with an airshed of 10 km radious

SMPCL project site

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Annex 03: Process- flow diagram of combined cycle power plant

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Annex 04: Project risk screening checklist of ESSF, IDCOL

Sl.

no

Env. and scl. risks rating criteria Response Remarks

Yes No

01

For new projects, does the project have any pending compliance such as

Location and Environmental Clearance based on its category (Red,

Orange-A, Orange-B and Green), from the DOE?

02

Is the project located in the immediate vicinity (likely to adverse impact) of

environmentally critical areas (national wetlands, wildlife habitats, important

bird areas, and protected areas)

03 Does the project construction and/or operation lead to environmental

impacts that are diverse, irreversible and/or unprecedented in nature?

04 Does the project require involuntary resettlement that results in loss of land

or livelihoods or physically displaces more than 200 persons?

05

Is the project site on or in immediate vicinity of socially vulnerable or

Indigenous People IP) owned or occupied land and has the potential to

cause an adverse impact on their culture and identity?

06 Is the project vulnerable to climate change related impacts?

07 Does the Borrower have a documented Policy on E&S Performance?

08

Does the Borrower have dedicated human resources to address E&S

performance?

09

Has the Borrower established and implemented Environmental, Health &

Safety Management Systems and Social Accountability Systems for the

Project SPV or in the parent company?

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Annex 05: Fire-fighting arrangement

Photograph: Different types of fire-fighting arrangement

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Annex 06: Fire-fighting drill (internal)

Photographs: In house fire-fighting drill

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Annex 07: Fire-fighting drill by Bangladesh Fire Service and Civil Defence

Photographs: Fire-fighting drill by Bangladesh Fire Service and Civil Defence

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Annex 08: Emergency response arrangement

Photographs : Emergency assembly point and emergency evacuation plan

Photograph : Emergency contact number

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Annex 09: Application of signage

Photographs: Some of the signage in the plant

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Annex 10: Current status of project (external view)

Photograph: An external view of the plant

Photograph: A view of transformer

Photographs: Fire water tank and vertical pipe rack

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Annex 11: Current status of project (internal view)

Photograph: Control monitor

Photographs: Steam turbine generator hall and workshop

Photographs: Underground arrangement of steam turbine generator hall

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Annex 12: Housekeeping

Photographs: Status of internal housekeeping

Photographs: Status of external housekeeping

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Annex 13: Arrangement of drainage facility

Photographs: Thermal balancing drainage and screen at outlet

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Annex 14: Location of the project site in respect of adjacent villages

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Annex 15: Grievance redress process

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Annex 16: Consultation by IDCOL official on 24 March 2014

Photograph: Consultation with female respondents by

IDCOL official Photograph: Consultation with male

respondents by IDCOL official

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Annex 17: List of male respondents as were consulted by IDCOL official

Sl. no Name Father’s name Cell phone

01 Abdul Malek - 01815226524

02 Noor Mohammad Moyez uddin -

03 Hafez Amanullah - 01813305390

04 Hormuz Ali Mahmud Ali unavailable

05 Nazrul Islam Hazrat Ali 01915182578

06 Ansar Ali Innat ali -

07 Abdul Malek Zohar Ali -

08 Shahjahan Jalil Munshi -

09 Salim Uddin Darbesh Ali 01862400688

10 Md. Mosharraf Hossain Noor Mohammad 01989277975

11 Md. Shahidullah Md. Noimuddun 01928996439

12 Md. Nur islam Late. Abed Ali 01840942123

13 Md. Abdul baten Jit Pradhan -

14 Md. Mamun Md. Sanaullah 01817628700

15 Md. Muktar Hossain Abdul Khalek 01817089941

Annex 18: List of female respondents as were consulted by IDCOL official

Sl. no Name Occupation Cell phone

01 Mrs. Shamima Akther Teacher, Bolakiar Char

Govt. Primary School

01824540199

02 Mrs. Amena Khatun Teacher, Bolakiar Char

Govt. Primary School

01736858920

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Annex 19: Some of the social contributions of SMPCL to adjacent communities

Photograph: Bolakiar Char Primary school, which has been

renovated by SMPCL

Photograph: Drain cover at Ganganagar, which has

been provided by SMPCL

Photograph: Floor of mosque of Bolakiar Char before

renovation Photograph: Floor of mosque of Bolakiar Char after

renovation

Photograph: School building of Bolakiar Char before

renovation

Photograph: School building of Bolakiar Char after

renovation

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Annex 20: Consultation at Bolakiar Char & Ganganagar on 30 September 2014

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Annex 21: Consultation at Panchani on 25 November 2014