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Initial Environmental Examination for Rehabilitation and Extension of Andijan City Sewerage Network Document Stage: Draft Project Number: 42489-UZB September 2011

Republic of Uzbekistan: Water Supply and Sanitation

Services Improvement Investment Program

Prepared by Uzbekistan Communal Services Agency of the Republic of Uzbekistan for the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

Environmental Assessment Report

The initial environmental examination document is that 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.

CONTENTS Page

1. INTRODUCTION 1

Purpose of the Report and the Project Background 1

Extent of the IEE Study 1

2. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT 3 Project Brief Description 3

Environmental category of the Project 3

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3. DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT 4 Physical resources 4

Ecological Resources 4

Socio-Economic Environment 5

4. POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND THEIR MITIGATIONS 5 Impacts due to Location 5

Potential Environmental Impacts Related to Design 5

Potential Environmental Impacts during Construction 6

Biological Environment 7

Socio-Economic Environment 7

Potential Environmental Impacts during Operation 8

Environmental Management Plan 8

5. INSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN 9 Institutional Arrangements 9

Grievance Redress Mechanism 11

Environmental Monitoring Plan 11

Reporting of Environmental Monitoring Results 11

Budget for Environmental Monitoring 11

6. PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS AND INFORMATION DISCLOSURE 12

7. FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 12

8. CONCLUSIONS 13

APPENDIXES: Appendix 1: Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA)

Appendix 2: Environmental Management Plan (EMP)

Appendix 3: Consultation Meetings

ABBREVIATIONS

ADB – Asian Development Bank EH – Exposed Household EA – Executing Agency

EMP – Environmental Management Plan EMU – Environmental Monitoring Unit FGD – Focus Group Discussions GOU – Government of Uzbekistan

HH – Household IEA – Initial Environmental Assessment IEE – Initial Environmental Examination

IRTM – Interregional Trunk Main LAR – land acquisition and resettlement

NWSDP – National Water Supply Development Program

O&M – operation and maintenance PIA – Project Implementation Assistance PIU – Project Implementation Unit

PPMU – Program Preparation and Management Unit PPTA – Project Preparatory Technical Assistance

PVC – Polyvinylchloride REA – Rapid Environmental Assessment (ADB checklist) SES – Sanitary and Epidemiological Services

SNPC – State Nature Protection Committee TA – Technical Assistance

UCSA – Uzbekistan Communal Services Agency WDC – Water Distribution Unit

WEIGHTS AND MEASURES

LPCPD – liters per capita per day

NOTE

In this report, "$" refers to US dollars.

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.

Map 1: Uzbekistan showing subproject location

Map 2. Andijan Oblast

ANDIJAN CITY

Rehabilitation and Extension of Andijan City Sewerage Network Initial Environmental Examination (IEE)

1. INTRODUCTION

Purpose of the Report and the Project Background

1. This report presents the findings of an initial environmental examination (IEE) of “Rehabilitation and Extension of Andijan City Sewerage Network” (Andijan sub-project). This Andijan sewerage sub-project will be funded by the MFF-0036 Water Supply and Sanitation Service Investment under Tranche 3. The tranche 3 of this MFF has 4 sub-project component. The IEE was conducted during the subproject preparation period from August 1 to September 20 2011 by the Consultant. 2. The MFF Investment Program has the following objective: to improve access to safe, reliable and sustainable water supply and sanitation (WSS) to about 3 million residents with priority needs identified in terms of the industry development. The Investment Program implements by the Uzbekistan Communal Services Agency (UCSA) in coordination with local governments, trans-regional water lines and town level vodokanals (water supply/sewerage management companies). The investment program focuses on the physical and institutional improvements to water supply and sanitation sub-sectors. 3. This subproject will include the rehabilitation and extension of sewerage network in Andijan City. This sub-project is a continuation of MFF-0036 Tranche-2 and aimed to improve sanitation services being obliged by Uzbekistan Government. This sub-project will provide access to additional 29.7 thousand people to sewerage services. 4. This sub-project develops in accordance with the Annual Government’s investment programs approved by the Presidential Decree dated December 21, 2010 № ПП-1446 "On the acceleration of infrastructure development, transport and communication construction in 2011 - 2015." The Investment Program 2012 – 2016 includes all the sub-projects in Tranche 3. Moreover this project included in President Decree No. ПП-1355 dated 18.06.2010 “On measures on outrun development of communal infrastructure for residential area of Andijan Oblast for 2011-2015”. Extent of the IEE Study

5. The IEE was carried out and prepared in accordance with the ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement, 2009, especially for environmental safeguard, and relevant Government’s laws and regulations on environmental. 6. Since Independence, many laws and regulations on environmental issues have been developed in Uzbekistan. The Law on Environmental Protection (January 1993) established a legal, economic and organizational framework for environment protection, ensuring sustainable development and defining principles, including the conduct of environmental studies. The State Committee for Nature Protection (Goskompriroda) is a primary environmental regulatory agency, and reports directly to the Parliament. Goskompriroda is responsible for supervising, coordinating and implementing environmental protection and controlling the usage and renewal of natural resources at the central, oblast and rayon (district) levels. 7. In addition to the 1993 Law in Environmental Protection, Goskompriroda uses the following additional legal instruments to manage environmental issue related to water supply and sanitation:


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On water and water use (June 12, 1993). Regulation of water relations, rational use of water for the population and economy, water protection from pollution and depletion, prevention and eradication of harmful effects of water, improvement of water bodies and protecting the rights of enterprises, institutions, organizations, farmers and farmer households and citizens in the area of water relations.

On Air Protection (January 3, 1997). Preservation of the natural composition of the atmosphere. Prevention and reduction of harmful chemical, physical, biological and other impacts on air. Legal regulation of activity of state bodies, enterprises, institutions, organizations, associations and individuals in the field of air.

On Protection and Use of Flora (January 9, 1998). Conservation in the wild species composition, its gene pool. Preserving the integrity of natural plant communities and habitat protection of wild plants. Ensuring the rational use and reproduction of plants. Legal regulation of businesses and individuals in the protection and use of flora.

On Protection and Use of Fauna (January 13, 1998). Regulates relations in the sphere of use of wild animals in the wild on land, sea, air and soil, permanently or temporarily inhabiting the territory of the Republic of Uzbekistan, as well as contained in the semi-free conditions or artificial habitats for scientific or conservation purposes. The objective of the legislation on the protection and use of wildlife is to regulate relations in the protection, use, restoration and reproduction of animals in order to ensure the conditions of its existence, the conservation of species diversity, the integrity of natural com ¬ societies and environment.

On Protected Natural Areas (January 6, 2005). The purpose of this Law is to regulate relations in the field of security and management of protected natural areas. The main objectives of this Law are to preserve typical, unique and valuable natural sites and complexes, the genetic pool of plants and animals, to prevent the negative impact of human activity on nature, the study of natural processes, conducting environmental monitoring, environmental education and upbringing.

On Environmental Assessment (July 1, 2000). The Environmental Assessment refers to the establishment of conformity of the planned or existing business and other activities with environmental requirements and determine the admissibility of the implementation object of ecological expertise. The objectives of environmental impact assessment: (i) verification of compliance with environmental requirements projected economic and other activities to pre-decision-making on implementation; (ii) check the level of environmental hazards of proposed or existing business and other activities that may have a negative impact on the environment and health of citizens; (iii) check the adequacy and reasonableness, the measures provided for environmental protection and sustainable use of natural resources.

8. The IEE involved the following activities:


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gathering of baseline information available on the physical, chemical, biological, and socio-economic environment of the subproject area and subcomponent sites and understanding the technical, social, and institutional aspects of the subprojects;

conducting consultations with affected people;

screening of potential issues related to location, design, construction, and operation to identify whether any potential impacts warranting further study;

indicating potential environmental impacts, recommending mitigation measures and how to implement and monitor the mitigation measures;

preparing an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) including monitoring plan with clear guidance on who will be responsible to implement them

proposing the institutional set-up for implementation of the EMP. 9. This IEE report is based on findings from the field works, from reviewing technical descriptions of the engineering designs in the Draft Appraisal Reports, and outcomes of discussions with officers of the relevant agencies and the people.

2. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT

Project Brief Description

10. Andijan City is a capital of Andijan Oblast, the most eastern part of Uzbekistan. The proposed project will provide improved access to sewerage system of population of Andijan City. The subproject will rehabilitate and extend the existing sewerage network and includes the following:

(i) Rehabilitation of 2.7 km section of sewerage collector with diameter d=800 mm of Western Collector;

(ii) Construction of 5.6 km section of sewerage collector with diameter d=800-1000 mm;

(iii) Construction of 2.1 km of distribution network with diameter d=400 mm. 11. With all sub-project components in Andijan City, it is expected that additional 29.7 thousand people living in Andijan City will have access to sewerage services. Environmental category of the Project

12. Based on the Environmental Assessment Framework prepared under the T-1, the consultant filled up the Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA) checklist, and concluded that the Tranche 3 could be categorized as B project in accordance to ADB safeguard Policy Statement, 2009. 13. Based on the Uzbekistan Environmental law and regulation, the proposed Karakalpak subproject is a Category III project. The category III projects require the preparation of an Initial Environmental Assessment (IEA), which is similar to ADB’s IEE. The Provincial Directorate for State Ecological Expertise (Gosekoexpertisa) under the provincial level of State Nature Protection Committee (Oblkompriroda) approves Category III projects. However, in addition to the IEA report, an Environmental Consequences Assessment should be approved by Oblkompriroda before the project commences operation. The IEA of the Andijan sub-project was presented for environmental review and the endorsement of the Committee for Nature Protection № 18/785з dated September 13, 2011 was received.


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3. DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT

14. Andijan Oblast is most eastern regions of Uzbekistan. The region borders with Kyrgyzstan in the north-east and south, with the Ferghana oblast in the west and with Namangan oblast in the north- west.

Physical resources

Climate

15. Andijan oblast climate is classified as continental, with hot summers and comparably cool winters. The hottest month is July with average temperature of +27.3°C and coldest months is January with average temperature -3°C. The Project areas are quite arid, with average annual rainfall amounting to 200 mm, and occurring mostly in winter and spring. Between July and September, little precipitation falls, essentially stopping the growth of vegetation during that period. The seismic zoning of the project area refers to the 9 point according to Richter scale.

Topography and Soils

16. The western part of the region is lofty plain (elevation 400-500 m), eastern (east of Andijan) is engaged in the foothills (adyrs) of Ferghana and Alay ranges. 17. Soils are represented by serozyoms, meadow and meadow-swamp soils. The freezing depth reaches 05.-0.6 m.

Water Resources

18. The water resources are presented by rivers, canals and water reservoirs. The main river is Karadaya which is feeding Syrdarya River. There is also developed irrigation system. 19. The ground water level is ranging from 0.8-1.0 up to 35 m from the surface with increasing depth from west to east. Groundwater recharge occurs at the expense of the underground flow from Karadarya River and its tributaries, as well as due to infiltration of irrigation water and rainfall. Ground water in varying degrees of corrosion in relation to the concrete and metal. Ecological Resources

20. Andijan city grows shrubby vegetation, poplar, willow, acacia, elm and other trees from the common apricot, pear, peach and grapes. 21. The city is represented by the usual wildlife species and includes rodents, reptiles, insects and spiders. The most common types of domestic animals in the area are cattle, sheep, goats and poultry. 22. There are no endangered and threatened species, endemic or protected species of flora and fauna in Andijan City.

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Socio-Economic Environment

23. Andijan City is an administrative center of Andijan Oblat. Its known in Central Asia as one of the oldest cultural and trade centers in the Ferghana Valley and is currently the fastest growing center of industrial and agricultural production. The city is located at 450 meters above sea level with total area of 74.3 km2. 24. The total population of Andijan City is 375 000 living in 74 makhallas. Andijan is the 3rd biggest city in Uzbekistan and representing 14.7% of total Andijan Oblast population. 25. In Andijan is a home for all regional and city administrative agencies - khokimiyats, their branch offices, etc. In the city there are 34 major enterprises including shoe factory, knitting factory, canning factory, "Electroapparat", TTRZ, cotton processing plant, vegetable oil processing plant, machinery plant, "Electrodvigatel”, Plant, Biochemical plant and transport facilities (airport, railway station, etc.), as well as banks, markets and 5 universities. 26. The ethnic composition of the Andijan City is represented by the Uzbek (90.2%), Russian (2.4%), Tatar (1.5%), Tajik (1.4%) and other ethnicities (4.5%).

4. POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND THEIR MITIGATIONS

27. The potential environmental impacts summarized below were identified by following the project cycle activities. Impacts due to Location

28. The site selection for this project sub-component was driven by the existing facilities and therefore, it is in accordance with local government land use planning. Routes identified for the sewerage pipes and distribution network mainly follow routes of existing roads. 29. All subproject components are located in city / suburb area and well clear of any forests or other environmentally sensitive areas; consequently, potential impacts on environmentally sensitive areas as well as cultural, historical, and religious sites have been avoided. Similarly, there will be no impact on cultural use of lands by minorities, and will not cause any impairment of aesthetics. 30. The subproject facilities will be designed and constructed to have no impact on the natural drainage pattern. The structures in flood prone areas will be protected from floods by constructing at a higher elevation and providing adequate drainage around the structure. 31. Temporary loss of farming 1.1 hectare land of 4 farmers will be occurred only at new construction section of the collector and have limited impact. The existing grape plants at 1.1 hectare area will be demolished but will be rehabilitated fully after completion of construction works. The detailed analysis of this impact is presented in LARP document for Andijan sub-project. Potential Environmental Impacts Related to Design

32. The design works are mainly connected with construction of sewerage network in selected place of Andijan City where the existing sewerage network is overloaded


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and could not pass through all waste water. The design of this component is based on the existing facilities, which is considered the most cost-efficient option of meeting the objectives of the Project. The preliminary design of each sub-component had taken into account the environmental and social concerns. The construction of the main sewerage and distribution network has been designed to be placed along existing roads to avoid and minimize land acquisition. Only one section in suburb area is passing farmland. The detailed analysis of this impact are presented in Andijan LARP document 33. The use of glass-fibre recommended for sewerage network and complying with international standards. Non-metallic pipes are characterized by long lasting durability and resistance to corrosion. The intersection of the Western Collector with drain channel, the pipeline will be laid in a steel casing to prevent damage to the sewer when cleaning the canal bed. Asbestos cement pipes will not be used for any purpose. 34. All structures in contact with the ground will be designed incorporating anti-corrosion measures for mitigation of negative impact on ground water and all structures will be designed to withstand seismic activity up to 9 points on the Richter scale. Potential Environmental Impacts during Construction

35. The activities during the construction stage that potentially generate environmental impacts are site clearing and preparation, mobilization of equipment and construction materials, laying the pipeline, civil works to rehabilitation after completing civil works. The potential environmental impacts at this stage are described below. 36. Site clearing for construction of new facilities will generate solid wastes. Pipe networks for both main sewerage and distribution line would be lying along the road side. However, there will be a need for temporary storage of waste. The contractors will consult the engineer, and local communities to find temporary storage areas before sending the waste to the local waste plot. The location for temporary storage will need to be approved by the PIU, and the storage time should not be longer than 3 days. The contractors will also consult the engineer and local community to find an acceptable method to manage soil from digging activities. 37. Site clearing, mobilization equipment and construction materials will cause increase traffic of heavy trucks employed by the contractors and its supplier. To avoid and minimize a traffic accident, and disturbance to local communities living in the project areas, the contractors in close coordination with the engineer will consult local authorities to find acceptable routes for traffic diversification for transporting equipment and construction materials, and acceptable parking areas. The route should as much as possible should avoid schools, clinics, bazaars, and other communities basic social infrastructures. If necessary, contractor and PIU will inform the public via media announcement about temporary road closings and traffic diversions. Temporary traffic lights at road crossings where sensible and temporary traffic diversions will be installed and implemented by the contractors, under the supervision of the PIU. Traffic police control will be intensified in makhallas during the rehabilitation/construction period and adequate warning. 38. Increase traffic will also generate dust and other pollutant that will accumulate with other construction activities in the project sites. Contractor will require to minimize this impacts. Aside from dust, the noise impacts during construction will also occurred from both traffic and the use of construction equipment, such as excavators, cranes, compressors, and other machineries during the construction works. To minimize the effect of noise and to minimize a disturbance, the construction work will be limited from 7AM to 7PM during summer, and from 9AM to 7PM during the winter season. If the


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project located near the school, and clinic, the contractor in close coordination with the engineer should consult local communities (makhalla) to seek an advice. 39. The contractor with supervision from the engineer (PIU) will need to strictly implement the health and safety for working standard. It is also recommended that adequate and clear sign to inform public about the project areas, and its unsafe areas that forbidden for public will put in the obvious place. The Government provisions on the protection of environment, health and safety must be implemented at all stages of construction within the sub-project. The workers involved should be aware of the standard requirements for environmental protection and IEE recommendations. 40. During the pipe laying activities, if the contractor find any physical artifacts, the contractor needs to record and report findings to the PIU, which then will coordinate with the local authorities. 41. Based on this analysis, it shows that the environmental impacts during the construction stage is temporary and reversible. The proposed mitigation measures are manageable. 42. At the sub-project sites, various types of solid waste, including wood, waste concrete, steel waste, discarded old equipment, oil filters, plastic and cartons from equipment packaging will be produced. The contractor will be required to provide refuse collection containers and used oil collection containers, for further removal to bring these wastes to the Hokimiyat’s disposal and recycling facility sites. 43. For oil related wastes particularly from maintenance of machinery will be done exclusively within the premises of gasoline stations that equipped with storage of used oils and other liquid contaminants. No on-site maintenance of equipment will be permitted, unless a designated workshop area equipped for collection and storage of used oils and other liquid contaminants is established on site. 44. After completion of rehabilitation and construction works, contractor will be required to clean and landscape the project areas. Biological Environment

45. Run-off, if any, from construction sites into nearby water bodies will be controlled in accordance with the EMP so as to eliminate any detrimental effect downstream to aquatic flora and fauna. Impact on local flora and fauna will be minimal. The removal of vegetation growing in along the pipeline network will be avoided and minimized. However, if such effort is not possible, compensation as guided by the LARF of this MFF will be adopted. Socio-Economic Environment

46. Only temporary impact to land use is expected, since pipe laying will be with premises of existing roads. However, the contractor will produce a plan showing the impacts of pipe-laying affecting some utilities and/or trees established within the road allowances. This plan need to be submitted and approved to the PIU. PIU has ensure that there will be no force acquisition of these public and private assets before paying all required compensation described in the entitlement matrix of the LARF.


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47. Provisions on the protection of environment, health and safety must be fully respected at all stages of construction within the sub-project. Moreover, the workers involved (especially but not only inspectors of work on the site) should be aware of, trained / consulted about the standard requirements for environmental protection and IEE recommendations. Under the contract, contractors will need to include environmental monitoring in the project management. 48. The unskill construction worker is expected to be hired from local communities; therefore, no labour camp needs to be built in the project areas. However, if workers are to remain at the work sites after the working hours, it will be necessary to construct adequate temporary sanitary facilities including provision for the disposal of wastewater to sites approved by the Hokimiyat. The contractors will require to recruit construction workers from the local communities, unless the required skills is not available. This requirement is also to minimize socio-economy impacts. Potential Environmental Impacts during Operation

49. Operation of sewerage systems of Andijan City will not lead to significant negative impacts on the environment. 50. The operation of the proposed subcomponents is expected to result in significant benefits. Currently, residents living close to streets U. Yusupov, Universitetskaya, Uzbekiston are not able to connect to the sewer network due to overloading and use pit latrines. After completion of the proposed works under the subproject sewerage services will be available to all existing and new customers, which will also have to pay the bills for these services, which will significantly increase the income from consumers. 51. The following socio-economic benefits resulting from improved access to potable water will far outweigh any minimal adverse environmental impacts:

access of 100% of population in project area to sewerage service at a reasonable cost, as the ”Vodokanal” will be able to take waste water in compliance with Uzbekistan water quality standards.

better health due to improved hygiene resulting in marked improvement in community health indicators (e.g., reduced frequency of diarrhea and other water-borne diseases);

Improvement of environmental conditions in Andijan through preservation of non-treated wastewater inflow into drainage canals.

Environmental Management Plan

52. Table 1 of the EMP in Appendix 2 summarizes anticipated environmental impacts, mitigation measures, required environmental monitoring, activities to ensure implementation of mitigation measures, and identifies the entities responsible for carrying out those activities. The estimated costs for implementation of this EMP that are not already included in the subproject construction contract are also indicated. 53. It is important to reiterate that in addition to the recommended mitigation measures, regulations on environmental protection, safety, hygiene shall be fully complied with in all phases of the construction. Workers (especially, but not limited to, the on-site Work Supervisors) should be made aware of, and trained/guided in standard environmental protection requirements and the EMP requirements.


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54. The bidding document should include the IEE report and its EMP, and the contract documents should include the responsible of contractor, engineer (supervision consultant) to ensure that:

EMP will be implemented, and monitored

transportation companies involved in construction use only properly registered, safe vehicles; that all drivers must have current driving licenses; and that trucks are not overloaded;

essential personal protective equipment is supplied to, and used by, all relevant staff;

workers are properly trained and obey all relevant regulations on work safety and risk prevention;

no transportation or heavy equipment movement, or mechanical digging is used at night in residential areas; and

no concrete mixers will be used anywhere near architecturally significant and religious sites or near schools during school times.

55. The Contractors must adhere to the relevant Regulations regarding GOU environmental law and regulations, in particular the requirement stated in the Environmental Clearance issued by the State Nature Protection Committee that briefly as follow:

Preserve existing ground cover wherever possible, and provide approved ground cover where necessary;

Transportation related to construction should strictly be in accordance with approved routes to avoid deterioration of soils and road pavement;

Waste of pipe parcels and sewer hole must be evacuated and recycled at special places;

Maintenance of machinery and equipment must be performed at fuel stations or other special places;

Used oil must be collected to special containers with further recycle at oil centers;

For extraction of sand, stone and other materials required for construction the approved locations must be used;

Cover the re-cultivated land plots with productive soil and revegetate the project site after construction.

5. INSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN

Institutional Arrangements

56. The Uzbekistan Communal Services Agency (UCSA) will be the Executing Agency (EA) of the sub-project. A Central Program Preparation and Management Unit (PPMU) has been established at the UCSA to manage and monitor all implementation activities of all sub-project of 1, 2, 3 and 4 funding tranches. The PPMU has 1 full time environmental consultant, and 1 full time social development consultants. 57. The environmental consultant in the PPMU will have responsibilities to implement overall EMP on-behalf of the PPMU and the EA. Specifically, her/his responsibilities are: (i) ensure that the detailed designed will incorporate all environmental concerns,(ii) is to ensure that all biding document will include environmental requirement as stated in the IEE and its EMP, the contract document will


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include the responsibility of contractors in implementing the EMP and the Government requirement stated in the environmental clearance throughout the whole project cycle, (iii) coordinate the environmental consultant at the PIU level to undertake monitoring, and submit the field monitoring report to PPMU on time, (iv) ensure that the reporting of implementation of EMP and Monitoring plan done and submit timely to ADB and other relevant Government Agencies, and coordinate with the regional nature protection committee to involve them in monitoring the implementation of the EMP at least one per year, (v) act as the focal point to resolve any environmental complaint related with the project, and coordinate with the PIU staff to handle unforeseen environmental impacts. 58. Each PIU will have environmental consultant during the construction period to assist: (i) the supervision consultant, and contractor in implementing EMP, (ii) reporting the result from monitoring the implementation of EMP during the construction period, and to resolve any unforeseen environmental problems raised during the construction, and (iii) advocate and receive any complaint from affected people. 59. The EA would establish the Environmental Monitoring Unit (EMU). The EMU will be headed by a qualified staff among those assigned full time (including project Consultants) to the PPMU. At least one technical support staff and if possible one administrative staff will be assigned to the EMU. Relevant agencies (such as the State Committee for Nature Protection of the Republic of Uzbekistan (Goskompriroda), Center of Hydrometeorological Service under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan (Uzgidromet), Sanitary and Epidemiological Service (SES) of the Ministry of Health, and if possible and acceptable, NGOs will assign their representative to support EMU. 60. Project Management Consultant (PMC) provided during implementation should include Environmental Specialists (expatriate and local) who will impart expert advice and guidance and conduct capacity building on environmental management and monitoring, particularly to the members of the EMU and Construction Supervisors. 61. The Environmental consultants at the PIU office will mainly responsible to guide and monitor the implementation of EMP and monitoring plan during the pre-construction and construction periods. Environmental monitoring during operation of sewerage schemes will be largely the responsibility of the O&M staff attached to the local municipality (under oblast vodokanals) governed by Oblast Hokims with the technical support of UCSA. However the following agencies also have a role in regular monitoring of water quality:

State Nature protection Committee that responsible for coordination all monitoring activity.

State Committee for Geology and Mineral Resources of the Republic of Uzbekistan (Goskomgeologiya), which is responsible for monitoring the quality of ground water sources;

Centre of Hydro-meteorological Service under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan (Uzgidromet), which is responsible for monitoring the state of the rivers, lakes, water reservoirs, pollution of atmospheric air, and land;

Ministry of Agriculture and Water Management, which monitors quality of collector-drainage waters (by 2 to 4 indicators of mineralization);

Sanitary and Epidemiological Services (SES) of the Ministry of Health, which monitors water quality of water sources and water in pipelines from centralized drinking water intakes;


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Wastewater quality monitored both by the vodokanal and the national Environment Protection Committee.

Grievance Redress Mechanism

62. As ADB require that all ADB funded project should have the Grievance Redress Mechanism to receive and resolve affected people complaint related with the project. Arrangements will be made to receive complaints and comments from the affected people, public (mahalla members) either directly through the vodokanal at the PIU level. 63. The PIU has to resolve the complaint related to environmental impacts of the project within 15 days after receiving complaint. If within 15 days, complaint is not resolved or complainants not satisfied with the PIU. The complainants could go directly to the PPMU or the EA. The PPMU on behalf of the EA should resolve within 15 days after receiving the complaint. If it is not resolved, the complainants could go to the higher level Government institution, or ADB Accountability Mechanism. 64. The environmental consultant from PPMU, and PIU, together with the staff from local vodokanal will conduct awareness campaign for people living around the project areas that there is a mechanism to solve their complaint, if any. Environmental Monitoring Plan

65. Table 1 of the EMP in Appendix 2 summarizes anticipated environmental impacts, mitigation measures, required environmental monitoring, activities to ensure implementation of mitigation measures, and identifies the entities responsible for carrying out those activities. Reporting of Environmental Monitoring Results

66. Environmental monitoring results and Monitoring the implementation of EMP will be documented and submitted by PPMU to ADB and other relevant Government Agency annually. However, the quarterly progress report, particularly during the construction period should include report on the progress of implementing EMP. 67. The environmental monitoring report will be use as a feedback to ensure that signs of adverse impacts are detected at the earliest possible time. 68. The format for the monthly and annual environmental monitoring report will be developed during project implementation by the consultant appointed for the Project Implementation Management. The format may have to be refined during implementation to incorporate all monitoring findings and lessons learned. Budget for Environmental Monitoring

69. The cost of environmental monitoring will be that required for the remuneration of staff involved in EMP activities and their traveling expenses as well as any direct cost for monitoring activities. If any NGO members are involved, they will be from the area and therefore, no cost for their involvement but voluntary participation is considered. 70. The nature of the projects and the project locations do not necessitate any specific measurements, such as noise level or quality of water in wastewater receiving


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water bodies, during the construction phase. However, if any unexpected impact arises, it is recommended that PPMU and PIU will take necessary actions. 71. Laboratories of Vodokanal, Nature Protection Committee and SES in Andijan City are equipped with modern laboratory equipment. For this reason, the cost of environmental management is not provided. Other costs for EMP implementation especially during the construction stage will be covered and included in civil work costs. Therefore, it is important to ensure that bidding document, contract document spell out this requirement and the IEE report including the EMP should be provided to the contractors.

6. PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS AND INFORMATION DISCLOSURE

72. During the preparation of this report, public consultations particularly with the potential affected people were carried out on September 15 in 2 makhallas of Andijan City. The participants were from neighboring mahallas, local hokimiyat, Vodokanal, SES and other agencies. One meeting had 36 participants while the second had 40 people participated (the list of attendance and invitation is attached in Appendix 3). 73. There was no concern with the potential impact related with project construction raised by the participants, because they are willing to tolerate temporary inconvenience associated with the construction of sewerage networks, realizing that the benefits of the project is much higher than these inconveniences. Other issues raised during the consultation briefly summarize below:

(i) There will be eliminated leakage of raw sewage through manholes into the drainage system that will improve the ecological condition of mahallas;

(ii) Will be connected to centralized sewerage system in addition mahallas population whose territory includes the construction of sewer networks, thereby be eliminated pit toilets, which will also improve the health of households (reduced number of insect pests that carry various infectious diseases)

(iii) The project is necessary to apply modern durable pipe with a lifetime of at least 50 years

7. FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

74. This IEE shows that the construction of sewerage network of Andijan City is unlikely to cause significant adverse impacts on the environment. The environmental impacts mostly occur during construction phase, and the impact is temporary, and reversible. 75. The proposed mitigation measures are manageable, and can be implemented without difficulty through proper engineering design and incorporation or application of recommended mitigation measures and procedures at all stages in accordance with the EMP. 76. The requirement for contractor to implement EMP will be described and included in the bidding and contract document. 77. The current implementation arrangement for Tranche 1 and Tranche 2, with full time environmental consultant at the PPMU, and intermittent consultant at the PIUs


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during the construction stage will be able to ensure that EMP will be implemented, monitored, and reported. For the Grievance Redress Mechanism, the Environmental consultant at the PIUs will take role as the receiver of complaint, and the environmental consultant at the PPMU level will be come the key person in resolving the complaint related with environmental concerns 78. It is recommended to implement and revise, when appropriate, the proposed EMP after the detailed designed. All the necessary Government’s clearances and permits, aside from environmental clearance that has been granted, should be obtained after the completion of the detailed design.

8. CONCLUSIONS

79. Based on the indication of the Rapid Environmental Assessment (Appendix 1) and the findings of the IEE, the classification of the subproject as Category “B” is confirmed, and no further special study or detailed EIA will be needed to comply with the environmental policies of the ADB. The Government of Uzbekistan requirements do not demand an EIA study as this subproject is a Class III because it belongs to sewerage network only.

APPENDICES

APPENDIX 1: RAPID ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (REA)

CHECKLIST

SEWERAGE

Instructions: This checklist is to be prepared to support the environmental classification of a project. It is to be attached to the environmental categorization form that is to be prepared and submitted to the Chief Compliance Officer of the Regional and Sustainable Development Department. This checklist is to be completed with the assistance of an Environment Specialist in a Regional Department. This checklist focuses on environmental issues and concerns. To ensure that social dimensions are adequately considered, refer also to ADB checklists and handbooks on (i) involuntary resettlement, (ii) indigenous peoples planning, (iii) poverty reduction, (iv) participation, and (v) gender and development. Answer the questions assuming the “without mitigation” case. The purpose is to identify potential impacts. Use the “remarks” section to discuss any anticipated mitigation measures.

Country/Project: Uzbekistan/ Water Supply and Sanitation Services - Tranche 3 Title: Sector Division: Rehabilitation and Extension of Andijan City Sewerage Network

Date Conducted: September 22, 2011 (Kyeong Jin Chung, Larisa Frank, Environmental

Specialists)

SCREENING QUESTIONS Yes No REMARKS

A. Project Siting Is the project area…

Densely populated? Network improvements will take place inside the city or suburb area which is highly populated. Any temporary impact can be mitigated by EMP requirements.

Heavy with development activities?

Adjacent to or within any environmentally sensitive areas?

Cultural heritage site

Protected Area

Wetland

Mangrove

X


Estuarine

Buffer zone of protected area

Special area for protecting biodiversity

Bay

B. Potential Environmental Impacts Will the Project cause…

impairment of historical/cultural monuments/areas and loss/damage to these sites?

interference with other utilities and blocking of access to buildings; nuisance to neighboring areas due to noise, smell, and influx of insects, rodents, etc.?

Can block access to buildings temporarily during construction, but will be mitigated through EMP requirements – after finishing construction work – there will be no impact.

dislocation or involuntary resettlement of people

impairment of downstream water quality due to inadequate sewage treatment or release of untreated sewage?

overflows and flooding of neighboring properties with raw sewage?

environmental pollution due to inadequate sludge disposal or industrial waste discharges illegally disposed in sewers?

discharge of hazardous materials into sewers, resulting in damage to sewer system and danger to workers?

inadequate buffer zone around pumping and treatment plants to alleviate noise and other possible nuisances, and protect facilities?

social conflicts between construction workers from other areas and community workers?

road blocking and temporary flooding due to land excavation during the rainy season?

noise and dust from construction activities?

Temporarily during construction work, but will easily be mitigated through EMP requirements

traffic disturbances due to construction material transport and wastes?

Temporarily during construction work, but will easily be mitigated through EMP requirements

temporary silt runoff due to construction?


hazards to public health due to overflow flooding, and groundwater pollution due to failure of sewerage system?

deterioration of water quality due to inadequate sludge disposal or direct discharge of untreated sewage water?

contamination of surface and ground waters due to sludge disposal on land?

health and safety hazards to workers from toxic gases and hazardous materials which may be contained in sewage flow and exposure to pathogens in sewage and sludge?

Workers will receive regular training on the handling of hazardous materials, and general health and safety training. Workers will be provided with necessary Personal Protective Equipment

APPENDIX 2: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR EXTENSION OF ANDIJAN CITY SEWERAGE NETWORK SUBPROJECT

Table 1: Environmental Management Plan

Project Activities Potential Environmental Impacts

Proposed Mitigation Measures Responsible Entities Cost Estimation ($)

Pre-construction Project Stage

Accidents during operations

Risk of accidents after completion causing damage of pipelines and further flooding if the area by wastewater due to inadequate designs

Estimation of capacity and slope of pipelines should be prepared in accordance with Uzbekistan norms;

Design pipelines to withstand seismic forces in accordance with Uzbek Construction Norms and Regulations (CNR) 2.01.03-96 “Civil Works within seismic areas”;

Ensure unhindered access to the collectors and holes and availability of roads to them in case of emergencies;

Application of pipelines produced from modern and strong materials and resistant to corrosive and with long lifetime.

Design Consultants

provide conceptual design incorporating mitigation measures;

Design-build contractors, if any,

provide detail design incorporating mitigation measures;

PIU

reviews conceptual and detail designs for compliance with mitigation measures

Cost of consultants covered in the project budgets. Required measures will be items included in costing of the construction budget.

Pipe-laying for new extensions

No expected resettlement, but small land acquisition is required. Detailed LARP for this component is prepared including full rehabilitation of land and plants.

Resettlement is addressed in the land acquisition and resettlement framework (LARF)

Review LARF to ensure environmental aspects of resettlement are considered and addressed.

Monitoring of implementation of LARF by PIU, EMU and Consultants;

Review of PPMU progress Reports By PIU and LARF Committee

At this sewerage system construction stage there are no costs for resettlement. Restoration of land and plants is envisaged in LARP.

Location of Hazardous Materials (Haz-Mat) storage and of noisy equipment and operations.

Health hazard and nuisance to people living in proximity to facilities and to workers on the site.

Design layout of facilities, which includes ample buffer distance (per CNR) to households living in close proximity to facilities and to worker facilities.

Include acoustical assessments to determine if noise mitigation at source (noise barriers) is required to prevent nuisance to nearby households or the workers on the facility.

If predicted noise level at neighboring households is expected to exceed ADB/IFC guidelines include acoustic barriers in design.

Design Consultants

provide conceptual design incorporating mitigation measures;

Design-build contractors, if any,

provide detail design incorporating mitigation measures;

PIU

reviews conceptual and detail designs for compliance with mitigation measures

Cost of consultants covered in the project budgets Required structures will be items included in costing of the construction budget

Construction Project Stage

Contractor or workers not following contractual environmental requirements

Insufficient environmental controls implemented

Provide special contractual requirements, for example, delay payment of wages or penalty to ensure implementation by contractors of measures to minimize environmental impacts.

Contractor’s Site Supervisor

ensure monitoring of environmental requirements – by delegation to Environmental Specialist

Costs should be covered by the project cost as they will be part of the contract requirement for prevention of environmental impact



Contracts should require from the contractor to appoint staff to oversee environmental issues and mitigation. Contracts should include requirements to the contractor to provide evaluation environmental training for all staff.

/Environment Focal Point of the PIU

Machines, equipment, and vehicles used for construction and transport

Emissions from construction equipment exhaust; Dust from vehicles, land clearing, grading, excavation, etc;

Excavated or stockpiled soil and sand shall be watered before loading, if there is a risk of dust generation, e.g. if it is fine materials or under windy conditions.

Access roads passing through inhabited communities shall be watered to limit dust nuisance to roadside dwellings and mitigate road safety during transport of construction materials and equipment.

Soil, sand and other construction materials on transport vehicles shall be covered.

Speeds of such vehicles shall be limited, particularly on unpaved areas.

All heavy equipment and machinery shall be fitted in full compliance with the national (SNPC) and local regulations with regards to emissions and noise.

Fuel-efficient and well-maintained haulage trucks shall be employed to minimize exhaust emissions.

Smoke-belching vehicles and equipment shall not be allowed and shall be removed from the project sites.

Develop Traffic Management Plan to mitigate impact on local traffic conditions during construction.

Confine heavy construction related traffic to the least sensitive access roads to the construction sites to avoid accidents and nuisance to dwellers along the road and other road users ;

Require the owners of the transport vehicles to only use properly registered and well-maintained vehicles with mufflers to mitigate noise and emissions;


ensures compliance with EMP

visually inspects safety equipment use, observes vehicle noise levels, etc.,

check trucks entering site to assess emissions and licensing; etc

PIU-Environment Focal Point

monitors contractor’s compliance with all provisions of the EMP

Contractor cost should be covered by the contract cost, monitoring costs are included in the project budget



All vehicles shall be well-maintained and fitted in full compliance with the national (SNPC) and local regulations.

As a rule, the operation of heavy equipment shall be conducted in the time span 7am-7pm only unless otherwise agreed with local residents

Working time will be limited to 7AM to 7PM.

During nighttime (10pm to 7am) noise impact on sensitive areas, such as residential areas or hospitals shall not be more than 3dB above background noise levels, as measured at the nearest sensitive receiver (Leq15minutes) two weeks prior to the commencement of works.

Construction equipment, which generates excessive noise, such as compressors, jackhammers shall be enclosed to prevent noise nuisance.

Near sensitive locations, e.g. hospitals, schools, mosques, discuss and agree with the PIU – Environment Focal Point and the principals of the facilities the agreed time for operating noisy machinery.

Site preparation Erosion from site clearing, grading and excavation resulting in sedimentation of water bodies;

Preserve existing ground cover wherever possible, and provide approved ground cover where necessary;

Use appropriate stabilizing techniques to prevent cave-ins or landslides in excavated areas.

Constructing pipelines following the land protection activities stipulated in CNR 3.01.01-97 and CNR 3.05.03-97.

If construction needs to take place during periods with expected rain, additional plan how to mitigate erosion and sedimentation must be agreed with PIU–Environment Focal Point prior to the work commences.


ensures compliance with EMP PIU-Environment Focal Point



Revegetation and landscaping

Erosion and sedimentation to water bodies, due to excessive clearing of vegetation or extended periods without

Prior to any clearing of vegetation, make a species inventory of the area to be cleared. Use vegetation inventory to identify appropriate local plant species to be used for


ensures compliance with EMP PIU-Environment Focal Point

monitors contractor’s compliance with

Costs should be covered by the contract cost as they will be part of the contract requirements to prevent



vegetation. revegetation.

Avoid tree removal unless justified on engineering, safety, and environmental grounds.

Store topsoil separately from other soil and re-use for revegetation upon completion of works.

Monitor revegetation regularly, especially during initial growth to ensure stable growth and lasting groundcover

Rehabilitation of trees affected if any.

all provisions of the EMP

environmental impact

Excavation for pipe-laying; Road use for transport of material and equipment

Damages to utilities by excavation; Temporary access cut-off to properties; Current access roads in poor condition may become worse due to construction vehicles.

Require contractors to carry out a utility survey before construction and take action during construction to minimize impact on utilities and attend to any damage;

Provide temporary access to houses and businesses during construction, if and when required (especially to commercial areas to avoid loss of income to commercial operations;

Contractor and PIU to ensure that coordination meetings are held and agreement has been obtained from Hokimiyat; prior to any construction beginning on the site

Obtain permission for road use from relevant authorities and agreement to repair damages immediately after construction.


coordinates with PIU and relevant authorities and agencies.

receives and records public complaints and resolves them


monitors contractor’s complaint resolution procedures and compliance with all provisions of the EMP


Wastewater generated at construction site

Site rainwater runoff can wash away residues, garbage, leaves, grease, etc., thereby potentially polluting nearby surface water

Store all liquid/solid waste properly above ground to avoid spills/ leaks;

Store Haz-Mat, e.g. fuels, and hazardous waste, in bunded areas to avoid leaks escaping to the ground or nearby surface waters. Provide ample natural ventilation. The contractor has to submit the plan to PIU for temporary storage of hazardous waste materials including oil wastes. The wastes should only be kept in the temporary storage areas not more than 3 days. The local community (makhalla) should be consulted by PIU and contractor on location of temporary storage for hazardous wastes.


ensures compliance with EMP

periodic visual observation of run-off from construction sites



Costs are included in the contract with contractor Cost of supervision included elsewhere in project budget.



Develop spill response procedures and provide spill response kits at all Haz-Mat storage areas and work sites.

Solid Waste generated by construction activities

Construction materials (wood, steel bar, cement, etc.), paper, packing, domestic/human waste from work sites causing environmental pollution and adverse aesthetic impact

Prior to start of construction, develop an inventory of waste fractions expected to be generated during construction for approval of disposal routes and sites by Hokimiyat and SES

Provide refuse collection containers and used oil collection containers at all construction sites and labor camps.

Sell paper, resin, iron, and steel and other recyclable waste fractions to other enterprises for recycling.

Dispose inorganic solid waste (concrete, bricks, etc.) properly after approval by Hokimiyat and SES.

After completion of civil works, collect all garbage and waste construction materials from the sites, and dispose in specially designated places agreed by the SES


monitors waste stream to ensure maximum recycling.

Ensures proper disposal PIU-Environment Focal Point


Costs will be included in the contractor contract

Nuisance from Construction - complaints

Nuisance and impacts from the construction activities to neighboring activities and households.

Include in contract clauses to reflect this, including the contractor’s responsibility to mitigate nuisances, noise, vibration, and dust impacts and other nuisances to neighbors.

Ensure that contractor incorporates good construction management practices

Ensure that contractor liaises with local community on approach to mitigation.

Clarify by signboards on construction sites and/or stickers on equipment outlining how affected parties can lodge complaints.

Ensure that contractor records complaints, response and resolution monitoring and includes complaints registration in regular progress reports.


ensures good construction management



No additional cost, for contract. Monitoring cost already in project budget



Use of local labor and from outside areas

Inadequate working and living facilities for workers

Construction sites

-- Provide adequate sanitary facilities, potable water supply, waste collection, portable/temporary toilets etc. on-site during construction.

Labor camps, if any

-- Provide adequate sanitary facilities, potable water supply, waste collection, etc.

-- Test potable water supplies per Uzbek regulation

-- Ensure that locations of all labor camps are approved by PIU - Environment Focal Point and Hokimiyat;

Maximize use of local labor to minimize the need for temporary camps, and also to ensure socioeconomic benefit for the local population.


ensures good construction management

ensures adequate sanitary conditions for workers



Use of labor from outside areas

Non-local construction crews may generate increased demand for camp followers, illegal drugs, gambling, etc.

Maximize use of local laborers who will live at home during construction.


ensures use of local labor PIU-Environment Focal Point


No cost involved

Workers’ Safety Inadequate safety during work Contractor shall be required to use appropriate stabilizing techniques during excavations, especially during excavations for trenches to avoid cave-ins.

Educate and train workers on regulations on work safety and risk prevention and to obey them

Workers exposed to noise impact greater than 85 Db(A) shall wear hearing protection.

Contractor shall make available all Personal Protection Equipment needed for workers, e.g. safety shoes, hard hats, safety glasses, and hearing protection


ensures safe trenching methods

ensures workers’ safety

ensure compliance with asbestos cement handling requirements



Cost of supervision included in cost estimate of the contract budget

Physical Cultural resources

Disturbance to PCR Any known PCR shall be identified and marked prior to construction, in consultation with local expert prior to commencement of construction.

A chance find procedure shall be in place prior to construction start and workers and site


Ensures compliance with Chance Find Procedure during construction



Cost of consultants covered in the project budgets Cost of supervision included in cost estimate of the contract budget Cost of PIU supervision



supervisors shall be familiarized with the procedure.

In case suspected PCR is found during construction appropriate local expert shall be consulted prior to advise on protective measures prior to continuation of the work.

included elsewhere in project budget.

Operation & Maintenance Project Stage

Accidents Risks to workers and facilities due to hazards related to disasters

Establish comprehensive safety regulations;

Train and equip all O& M staff to follow the regulations on occupational safety and risk prevention;

Vodokanal

ensures that O&M staff receives training in occupational safety from PIA


monitors plant manager’s compliance with all provisions of the EMP

Cost involved in the annual budget of the implementing agency (Vodokanal)

Contingency planning

Emergency measures as to what options are available and what measures are to be followed if the pipeline damaged and wastewater will outflow to area / infiltrate into ground.

PIA team will be available on short notice to identify a suitable solution to rectify the problem; When problem is identified and a solution is agreed upon, PIA will help find qualified specialists, who can deal with the problem.

O&M staff and PIA (technical specialists) jointly with relevant local authorities dealing with Health/ Science and Technology

PIA Contingency expenses: If reserve O&M funds are insufficient, PIA staff will work with the local authorities to meet supplemental funding.

EMP = environmental management plan, EMU = Environmental Monitoring Unit, IFC = International Finance Corporation, HRD = Human Resources Development, LARF = land acquisition and resettlement framework, O&M = operation and maintenance, PIA = Project Implementing Agency, PIU = project implementation unit, SES = Sanitary and Epidemiological Services

Table 2: Environmental Monitoring

Mitigation Measure Parameters to be Monitored

Location Measurements Frequency Responsibilities Cost

Construction Phase

Control of impacts of construction on people and environment

Dust, noise, transport, waste disposal, land clearing, utilities and traffic impacts

All construction sites and access roads

Visual observation and complaints by public

Regularly during construction for compliance with the EMP requirements

Work supervisors of the PIU and EMU

Work supervisors are under project budgets for construction

Operation & Maintenance Phase

Mitigation Measure Parameters to be Monitored

Location Measurements Frequency Responsibilities Cost

Ensure of proper O&M and timely cleaning of collectors from sludge.

Level of wastewater in sewerage network and wells

Sewerage collectors and network

Visual and complaints from population

Checking by technical staff in accordance with Uzbekistan Standards.

Vodokanal is responsible for the daily monitoring of the water quality.

This cost is within Vodokanal budget.

EMP = environmental management plan, PIU = project implementation unit, SES = Sanitary and Epidemiological Services.

APPENDIX 3: CONSULTATION MEETINGS HELD IN ANDIJAN

List of participants – 1st Meeting

List of participants – 2nd Meeting

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