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Environmental Compliance Monitoring Report

Semi-Annual Report No. 1

Loan Number: 3620 NEP Project Number: 48218-003 December 2018

Nepal: Rural Connectivity Improvement Project

Prepared by the Government of Nepal for the Asian Development Bank.

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Rural Connectivity Improvement Project 2

Abbreviations ADB – Asian Development Bank

AP – Affected People

CC – Construction Contractor

CDO – Chief District Officer

CSC Construction Supervision Consultant

CTEVT – Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training

DBST – Double Bituminous Surface Treatment

DFO – District Forest Office

DOF Department of Forest

DOLIDAR – Department of Local Infrastructure Development and Agricultural Roads

EA – Executing Agency

EMP – Environmental Management Plan

EMoP Environmental Monitoring Plan

ES Environment Specialist

ESMP Environmental and Social Management Plan

GESI – Gender Equality and Social Inclusion

GoN – Government of Nepal

GRM – grievance redress mechanism

Ha – Hector

IA Implementing Agency

IEE – initial environmental examination

IUCN – International Union for Conservation of Nature

KM – Kilometer

kV – Kilovolt

M – Meter

Masl – meter above sea level

MOFE – Ministry of Forest and Environment

MoFAGA – Ministry of Federal Affair and General Administration

MOFALD – Ministry of Federal Affair and Local Development

NCB – National Competitive Bidding

NEA – Nepal Electricity Authority

NRS – Nepal Road Standard

PCU Project Coordination Unit

PIU – Project Implementation Unit

RCC – Reinforced cement concrete

RCIP – Rural Connectivity Improvement Project


TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................... 5

2. Brief Project Description ............................................................................................. 5

3 COMPLIANCE TO NATIONAL REGULATIONS .......................................................... 12

3.1 Environmental Protection Rules 1997 ................................................................... 12

4 COMPLIANCE TO ENVIRONMENTAL COVENANTS FROM THE ADB LOAN AGREEMENT ..................................................................................................................... 12

a. Schedule 5 Environment .......................................................................................... 12

5. COMPLIANCE TO ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ................................... 13

5.1 Institutional Arrangement for Safeguards Implementation ..................................... 13

5.2 Clearance for Major Construction Work ................................................................ 14

6. SAFEGUARD MONITORING RESULTS AND UNANTICIPATED IMPACTS ............... 14

6.1 Pre- construction Activities ........................................................................................ 14

6.1.1 Baseline Monitoring ............................................................................................. 14

6.1.2 Compliance Monitoring .................................................................................. 20

7. PLEMENTATION OF GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM AND COMPLAINTS RECEIVED FROM STAKEHOLDERS ................................................................................ 21

7.1 Establishment of GRM ............................................................................................... 21

8. OTHERS ACTIVITIES ..................................................................................................... 21

9. CONCLUSION ................................................................................................................ 21

List of Figure Figure 1: Location Map of RCIP Districts and Roads 5 List of Table Table 1: List of Roads 6 Table 2: District/ Package wise contract Agreement date and Commencement date and 10

Completion date Table 3: Compliance Status with Environmental Loan Covenants 11 Table 4: Status of Forest Clearance/Tree Cutting 15 Table 5: WHO Ambient Air Quality Guidelines 17 Table 6: Status of Existing Road Condition 18

Status of Existing Road Condition Appendices Appendix I: Compliance to Environmental Management Plan Appendix II: Environmental Monitoring Plan


Appendix III : Environmental Safeguard Compliance Matrix Appendix IV: Air and Water Quality Monitoring Locations Appendix V : Photographs of Progress Activities Appendix VI: Issued letters related to Environmental Management AppendixVII: Sample Contractor’s Environmental Management Plan


1. INTRODUCTION 1. The Rural Connectivity Improvement Project (RCIP) will construct about 380.6 kilometers of rural roads to all-weather standard covering 16 priority rural development districts throughout the country. The project will also focus on improving institutional arrangements, business processes, and associated capacity building, particularly on road asset management and road safety. The Project aims to improve transport efficiency of the rural road network, which will contribute to expansion of economic opportunities and poverty reduction. This will be realized by: (i) improving the district road network, (ii) facilitating safe and appropriate road usage, (iii) increasing efficiency of transport services and (iv) enhancingDOLIDAR capacity for road asset development and management. Project immediate outcomes will be improved accessibility to social services and markets, increased fuel efficiency, reduced travel time, accidents, vehicle emissions and better employment opportunities outside agriculture, both through improved access to economic centers and increased industrial activities in the project districts. The Project is funded by Asian Development Bank (ADB).

2. Brief Project Description 2. Under the project there are 27 road subprojects. The total length of the road is 380.686 km and these roads are located in 16 districts. Jhapa, Ilam, Panchthar, Morang, Sunsari, Dhankuta (Eastern Cluster 13 Roads); Dolakha, Kavre, Sindhuli, Sindhupalchowk, Kathmandu, Bhaktapur (Central/ East Cluster: 7 Roads), Chitawan (Central/ West Clusters: 1 Road); Parbat (Central/ West Cluster: 2 Roads); Rukum (West Cluster: 2 Roads) and Rolpa (West Cluster: 2 Roads). These roads are in 11 packages (or 11 NCB contracts). The civil work contracts are being awarded to contractors by PCU in various dates. Until June, 7 NCB contracts have been materialized. Remaining 4 is expected to be awarded in September 2018. The construction period of each of the contracts is 2 years with additional 3 years of maintenance 1 year DLP of the constructed road and 2 years for PBM. The Project started on April, 2018.

3. The RCIP is being financed by the Asian Development Bank. MoFAGA through

DoLIDAR is responsible for implementation of this Project. DoLIDAR is the executing

agency and the Project Coordination Unit (PCU) headed by Project Coordinator under

DoLIDAR is the central office for overall project management, contract administration and

implementation through its regional PIUs headed by the PMs established at Jhapa (PIU1),

Lalitpur (PIU2), Parbat (PIU3), Rolpa (PIU4) and Rukum (PIU5) and with support of the

Consultant, CSC.

4. RCIP, PCU has appointed Yooshin Engineering Corporation, Korea in Association

with Environment & Resource Management Consultant (P) Ltd, Nepal &BDA, Nepal (P) Ltd,

Nepal as a Construction Supervision Consultant for all contract packages.

The target of the Project is to improve the existing grave/earthen rural road to asphalt paved

road with gravel shoulder on either sides. The Project work mainly comprises of 30 mm of

Asphalt pavement, 150 mm of crushed stone base course, 200 mm of granular sub base

course and 350 mm gravel on either side of shoulder. The construction work also includes

cross drainage, side drain, masonry and gabion structure, bio-engineering, traffic safety

works and maintenance work on Performance Based Maintenance.


Figure1: Location Map of RCIP Districts and Roads

Table 1: List of Roads

A. Eastern Cluster (Province 1)

Package & Civil Contract

(NCB) No. Road Section

Length of Road Section (km)

District

Under PIU1:

Package No. 1 (NCB - 01)

Amaldagi - Samayaghad -Babwari - Solmari road

11.509

Jhapa

Charpane - Chaitubari-Matigada-Sadhukuti - Khodamara-Rajgadh

15.484

Kharsangwari - Jalthal -Mangalware - Baundoka -AdhikariChowkSadak

6.519

Padajungi (Lakhanpur) -Guhawari-Laladhbandra - Jharka-BaluwathanChapramari -Khajurgachhi

10.003

Total Length (Km) 43.515

Under PIU1:


Nepaltar-Shantidada - Gagrebhangyang - MangalbareDhuseni - Gajrmukhi - Ebhang -ChaturmoadAadipur - Larmwa-GhartiDobhan - Chapeti - BeldagiDamak Road (Ebhang -Chature road Sector)

13.279 Ilam

Mangalbare - Phungfung - EktappaSikariBhanjyang - Phakphok - Ra.Ma.Bi. KhambangChowk - Thingepur - Aamchok - Jungetar - Phuyatappa - Rabi road (Surubindukhanda)

9.510


Package & Civil Contract

(NCB) No. Road Section

Length of Road Section (km)

District


Under PIU1:


Phidim - Nagin - Sidin -Prangbung - Falot Road (Phidim -Ludintar Road)

24.46 Panchthar

Samdin - Chokmangu - Nawamidada - FaktepGhurbisepanchami Road (Samdin - Nawamidada Sector)

14.847


Under PIU1: Package No. 4

(NCB - 06)

Khorshane - Kerawari -Singhadevi Road (23 km left to be upgraded out of 38 km) 13.615

Morang Laxmimarga - Dangihat - Banaul- Babiyabirta -

Amahi Road (29 km left to be upgraded out of 31 km)

28.135



(NCB - 03)

Jhumka - Shinghiya - Ramdhuni - Prakashpur - Madhuwan - Shukrabare - Paschimkushaha - Laukahi - Boarder Road

17.35 Sunsari

Inaruwa - Satterjhoda - Chhitaha - Purbakushaha - Biratnagar Road

12.787

Mudheshanischare - Dadagaun - Chanuwa Road

10.342 Dhankuta


B. Central/ East Cluster (Province 3)

Package No. Road Section Length of Road

Section (km) District


(NCB – 07)

Nayapul – Pawati – Dadakharka Road 12.083 Dolakha

Barhabise – Maneswara – Ghumthang – Listi – Bhairabkunda

12.377 Sindhupalchowk

Dolalghat – Phalate – KolatiDhadkharka- Pokharichauri - Gurase Road

18.629 Kavre



(NCB - 08)

Tallo - Ranibas - Harshadi - Tadi - Dhanshari 12.776

Sindhuli Dhudhuli - Lakhima - RatmataKartha - Thakur Damar - Arunathakur

13.011

Badbhanjyang - Sanomasino - Thulomasino - Satghumti Road

6.403 Kathmandu

From Bansbari–BagesworiPurano Health Post to MUNICIPALITY Building

4.461 Bhaktapur



C. Central /West Cluster (Province 3 & 4)




(NCB - 09)

Phisling - Tolang - Baspur - Oralang - Mayatar - Tarse - Upradanggadi - Shaktikhor bazar Road

37.566 Chitwan



(NCB - 10)

Lunkhu - Mudikuwa Road 13.003

Parbat Armadi - Banau Road

12.801


D. Western Cluster (Province 5)




(NCB - 04)

Mijhing -Ruinibang -Badachaur - Ghumchaal - Harjang-Syuri-Gaam Road 13.697

Rolpa

Mijhing - Dhulewodaar - Namjaa - Sirp - Pang Road 5.966



(NCB -011)

SitalPokhari - Jhulkhet-Chunwang Road 18.417

Rukum Solawang - Raule - BaluwaNaigadpul - Jamaabagar - Simalchaur - Hukaam - Ranmamaikot Road's (Naigadpul - Jamabagar Sector)

11.626


2.1. Contract Status

5. Package DoLIDAR/RCIP/NCB-O1/2074/075: This contract falls under the purview of Project Implementation Unit 01. The Office of PIU-01 has been established at Damak, Jhapa, Province no. 01. Similarly the Consultant site office is also established at Damak, Jhapa. Works for this contract consists of improving of 4 roads located at different locations of Jhapa district with 5.00 m carriageway and 0.875 m wide shoulders on either side of road.The Contractor has established site camps and material testing laboratory. The survey work of all roads has been completed and design drawing work of roads are being carried out. 6. Package DoLIDAR/RCIP/NCB-O2/2074/075: This contract falls under the purview of Project Implementation Unit 01. The Office of PIU-01 located atDamak, Jhapa, Province no. 01.The Consultant has established site office at Phidim. Works for this contract consists of improving of 2 roads located at different locations of Panchtar district with 3.75 m carriageway and 0.75 m wide shoulders on either side of road.The Contractor has established site camps and material testing laboratory. The survey and drawing work of roads have been completed. The Engineer has forwarded with his recommendation the submitted drawing for approval from the Project Manager. 7. Package DoLIDAR/RCIP/NCB-O3/2074/075:


This contract falls under the purview of Project Implementation Unit 01. The Office of PIU-01 located at Damak, Jhapa, Province no. 01. The Consultant has established his site office at Itahari. Works for this contract consists of improving of 3 roads located at Morang and Dhankuta districts. Out of 3 roads, 2 roads located at different location of Morang district with 5.00 m carriageway and 0.875 m wide shoulders on either side of road. Remaining 1 road located in Dhankuta district with 3.75 m carriageway and 0.75 m shoulder on both sides of road. Both roads under this package lies in Province 1.The Contractor has established site camps and material testing laboratory.The survey work of roads have been completed and design-drawing being carried out. 8. Package DoLIDAR/RCIP/NCB-O5/2074/075: Contract not awarded yet. Proposal under evaluation. 9. Package DoLIDAR/RCIP/NCB-O6/2074/075: Contract not awarded yet. Proposal under evaluation.

10. Package DoLIDAR/RCIP/NCB-O7/2074/075: This contract falls under the purview of Project Implementation Unit 02. The Office of PIU-02 located at Sanepa,Lalitpur, Province no. 03 and the Consultant's site office located at Dolalghat. Works for this contract consists of improving of 3 roads located at 3 different districts, namely Dolakha, Sindupalchowk and Kavre. Roads comprise of 3.75 m carriageway and 0.75 m wide shoulders on either side of road.The Contractor has established site camps and material testing laboratory.The survey work of roads have been completed and design-drawing being carried out. 11. Package DoLIDAR/RCIP/NCB-O8/2074/075 Contract not awarded yet. Proposal under evaluation. 12. Package DoLIDAR/RCIP/NCB-O9/2074/075: Contract not awarded yet. Proposal under evaluation. 13. Package DoLIDAR/RCIP/NCB-10/2074/075: This contract falls under the purview of Project Implementation Unit 03. The Office of PIU-03 located at Kusma, Parbat, Province no. 04 and the Consultant's site office also located at Pardabat. Works for this contract consists of improving of 2 roads located at different locations of parbat district with 3.75 m carriageway and 0.75 m wide shoulders on either side of road.The Contractor has established site camps and material testing laboratory. He has also submitted the Insurance policy and received the Mobilization Advance. The survey work of both roads has been completed. The Contractor has submitted the design-drawing of Lunkhu-Mudikuwa road to the Engineer and it is under process of verification. The design work of Armadi-Banau roads is being carried out by the Contractor. 14. Package DoLIDAR/RCIP/NCB-O4/2074/075: This contract falls under the purview of Project Implementation Unit 04. The Office of PIU-04 located atMijhing, Rolpa, Province no. 05 and the Consultant's site office located at Mijhing. Works for this contract consists of improving of 2 roads located at different locations of Rolpa district with 3.75 m carriageway and 0.75 m wide shoulders on either side of road.The


Contractor has established site camps and material testing laboratory. The survey work of roads have been completed and design-drawing being carried out. 15. Package DoLIDAR/RCIP/NCB-11/2074/075: This contract falls under the purview of Project Implementation Unit 05. The Office of PIU-05 located at Rukum, Province no. 05 and the Consultant has not been established yet his site office. Works for this contract consists of improving of 2 roads located at different locations of Rukum district. Roads comprise of 3.75 m carriageway and 0.75 m wide shoulders on either side of road. The Contractor has established site camps and material testing laboratory. The survey work of roads have been completed and design-drawing being carried out.


Table 2: District/ Package Wise Contract Agreement Date and Commencement Date and Completion Date

Province

(PIU)

District Contract No. Contractor

Name

Length (Km)

Agreement Date

Commencement Date

Original Contract

Amount (with VAT &PS)

1

(1)

Jhapa DoLIDAR/RCIP/NCB-

01/2074/075 M/S ZCGIEC – Ashish – Prera JV

43.515 30 March, 2018

20 April, 2018 679,379,995.74

Panchthar DoLIDAR/RCIP/NCB-02/2074/075

M/S Swachhanda – Kankai JV

39.307 30 March,

2018 20 April, 2018 928,335,587.20

Sunsari DoLIDAR/RCIP/NCB-03/2074/075

M/S JJECCL – Pappu JV

40.479 30 March,

2018 20 April, 2018 883,252,953.16

Illam DoLIDAR/RCIP/NCB-05/2074/075

NA 22.789

Morang DoLIDAR/RCIP/NCB-06/2074/075

NA 41.750

3

(2)

Dolakha Sindupalchowk Kavre

DoLIDAR/RCIP/NCB-07/2074/075

M/S AIPL – NANC JV

43.089 31 May, 2018 21 June, 2018 1,072,017,561.96

Sindhuli Kathmandu

DoLIDAR/RCIP/NCB-08/2074/075

NA 36.651

Chitwan DoLIDAR/RCIP/NCB-09/2074/075

NA 37.566

4 (3)

Parbat DoLIDAR/RCIP/NCB-10/2074/075

M/STundi Construction

25.804 13 June,

2018 03 July, 2018 616988089.78

5 (4)

Rolpa DoLIDAR/RCIP/NCB-04/2074/075

M/S JJECCL – Pappu – Koshi&Neupane JV

19.693 30 March,

2018 20 April, 2018 442,304,593.28

5 (5)

Rukum DoLIDAR/RCIP/NCB-11/2074/075

M/S PH – SMNS JV

30.043 31 May, 2018 21 June, 2018 898,040,323.16


3 COMPLIANCE TO NATIONAL REGULATIONS

3.1 Environmental Protection Rules 1997 16. As per Environmental Protection Act and Rules 1997 of Nepal, Environmental Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) is required rural road. IEEs of all 27 roads were approved. 17. According the ADB Safeguard Policy Statement, the project is classified as category B with respect to environment.

4 COMPLIANCE TO ENVIRONMENTAL COVENANTS FROM THE ADB LOAN AGREEMENT

18. There are loan covenants specified for this project. Environmental safeguard related project activities are in compliance with covenants as regular follow up actions are being taken. The following covenants to the financing agreement with ADB are to be complied during implementation of the project.

a. Schedule 5 Environment

Table 3: Compliance Status with Environmental Loan Covenants

Reference in

Financing Agreement

Covenant Status of Compliance

Schedule 4 Para 7. The Borrower shall not award any works contracts until MOFALD has: (a) approved the IEE, and (b) Incorporated the relevant provisions from the EMP into the Works contract.

Complied with /Being complied with. All 27 road’s IEE approved.

Schedule 5 Para 6. The Borrower shall ensure, or cause DOLIDAR to ensure, that the preparation, design, construction, implementation, operation and decommissioning of the Project and all project facilities comply with (a) all applicable laws and regulations of the Borrower relating to environment, health and safety; (b) the Environmental Safeguards; and (c) all measures and requirements set forth in the IEE, the EMP, and any corrective or preventative actions set forth in a Safeguards Monitoring Report.

Complied/being complied with. Will be followed.

Schedule 5

Para 11. Safeguards-Related Provisions in Bidding Documents and Works Contracts The Borrower shall ensure or cause DoLIDAR to ensure thatall bidding documents and contracts for Works contain provisions that require contractors to. (a) Comply with the measures relevant to the contactor set forth in the IEE, and the EMP, and any corrective or preventative actions set forth in a Safeguards Monitoring Report; (b) Make available a budget for all such environmental and social measures;

(a) Being part of the documents, the Contractors are being complying the measures during the course of construction. (b) It is made available for compliance of environmental


Reference in

Financing Agreement

Covenant Status of Compliance

(c) Provide the Borrower with a written notice of any unanticipated environmental, resettlement or indigenous peoples risks or impacts that arise during construction, implementation or operation of the Project that were not considered in the IEE, or the EMP; (d) adequately record the condition of roads, agricultural land and other infrastructure prior to starting to transport materials and construction; and (e) Reinstate pathways, other local infrastructure, and agricultural land to at least their pre-project condition upon the completion of construction.

social measures. (c) Not applicable at present (d) Being recorded as required. (e) It is very early to assess as the construction work is going very slowly not smoothly

Schedule 5

12. Safeguards Monitoring and Reporting The Borrower shall do the following or cause DoLIDAR to do the following: (a) Submit semi-annual Safeguards Monitoring Reports to ADB and disclose relevant information from such reports to affected persons promptly upon submission; (b) If any unanticipated environmental and/or social risks and impacts arise during construction, implementation or operation of the Project that were not considered in the IEE, or the EMP, promptly inform ADB of the occurrence of such risks or impacts, with detailed description of the event and proposed corrective action plan; and (c) Report any actual or potential breach of compliance with the measures and requirements set forth in the EMP promptly after becoming aware of the breach.

a) Regularly will be submitted semi- annual Safeguards Monitoring Reports to ADB. b) All the considerations have been made. If arise, it shall be accordingly worked out. c) Not required at present

5. COMPLIANCE TO ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 19. Most of the environmental safeguards related activities have not been undertaken yet. Updated environmental management plan is presented in the Appendix-I.

5.1 Institutional Arrangement for Safeguards Implementation 20 - Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration (MoFAGA) will be the Executing Agency (EA) and DOLIDAR will be the Implementing Agency (IA) for the project. 21 - Implementation arrangements for environment safeguards. The responsibilities of various agencies and parties for implementing environment safeguards are provided below. 22 -Project Coordination Unit: The PCU is the project management unit and responsible for the overall compliance with ADB’sSPS and the applicable laws and rules under the Ministry of Forest and Environment. The PCU will have an environmental consultant (PCU-ES) to coordinate with the PIUs and ensure project implementation complies with the PAM and EMP.


23 - Project Implementation Unit (PIU): The PIUs through the Executing Engineer will be responsible for supervising implementation of the EMP and environmental monitoring plan (EMoP) by the contractor. 24 - Construction Supervision Consultant: Environment Specialist (CSC-ES). The main responsibility of the CSC-ES is to support the PCU and PIU and ensure that the construction works are in accordance with the environmental management plan and other environment-related stipulations of the construction contract documents. 25 - Contractor: The Contractor is the principal agent to implement the EMP and EMoP during the pre-construction and construction stages. 26 - The PCU will be the key institution for the successful implementation of the project and ensure compliance to ADB safeguards as contemplated in the environmental management and monitoring plans. The PCU will provide both technical advisory and independent audit roles to the Project to ensure the project stays in compliance. The CSC Environmental Specialist and the PCU Environmental Consultant will monitor environmental management plans (EMP) to be implemented by the contractors.

27 - Currently, RCIP/PIU has Sociologist, CSC has Environmental Specialist and Social Specialist.

5.2 Clearance for Major Construction Work

28 RCIP has been following-up with the concerned government agencies to provide clearance before start major construction work. Progress of forest area clearance for all 27 roads is given in Table 4.

6. SAFEGUARD MONITORING RESULTS AND UNANTICIPATED IMPACTS

6.1 Pre- construction Activities

29 Based on IEE and EMP of project, the environmental monitoring plan has been developed. The detailed monitoring plan according to the EMPis given in Appendix-II. The baseline and compliance monitoring progress noticed during the reporting period are:

6.1.1 Baseline Monitoring 30 - Verification and Approval of Forest area and Tree Cutting: Out of 27 roads, 7 roads do not require tree clearance. Trees cutting of 1 road had been approved by the Ministry of Forest and Environment. Verification of required number of trees cutting of 8 roads has been completed by District Forest Office (DFO) and report submitted to Department of Forest (DoF) and trees cutting for remaining 11 roads are to be verified and submitted to the DOF. The detail is given in Table 4.


Table 4: Status of Forest Clearance/Tree Cutting

S.No

. Road Name District IEE

Approval

Forest Clearance/ Tree cutting

Request

Letter from MoFAGA to MoFE

Verification by of DFO

Approval From MoFE

Notify DFO

1

Padajungi (Lakhanpur)-

Guhawari-

Laladhbandra-Jharka-

Baluwathan-

Chapramari-

Khajurgachhi

Jhapa

Approved Not

Required

2

Charpane-Chaitubari-

Matigada-Sadhukuti-

Khodamara-Rajgadh

Approved Required Done

Done Letter sent to DoF with verification report of

DFO

3

Amaldagi -

Samayaghad -Baswari -

Solmari road Approved Not

Required

4

Kharsangwari-Jalthal-

Mangalware-

Baundoka-

AdhikariChowkSadak Approved Not

Required

5

Nepaltar - Shantidada -

Gagrebhangyang -

Mangalbare - Dhuseni -

Gajurmukhi - Ebhang -

ChaturemoadAadipur -

Larumwa -

GhartiDobhan - Chapeti

- BeldagiDamak Road

(Ebhang -

Chaturemoad Sector) Ilam Approved Required Done

Done

Letter sent to DoF with verification report of

DFO

6

Mangalbare - Pungfung

-

EktappaSikariBhanjyan

g- Phakphok - Ra.ma.bi.

KhambangChowk -

Thingepur - Aamchok -

Jungetar - Phuyatappa -

Rabi road

(Surubindukhanda) Approved Not

Required

7

Phidim-Nagin - Sidin -

Prangbung - Falot Road

(Phidim - Ludintar

Sector )

Panchthar

Approved Required Done Done


DFO

8

Samdin - Chokmangu -

Nawamidada -

FaktepGhurbisepancha

mi Road (Samdin -

Nawamidada Sector) Approved Required Done Done


DFO

9

Khorshane - Kerawari -

Singhadevi Road (23

km left to be upgraded

out of 38 km)

Morang


verification

report awaited


10

Laxmimarga - Dangihat

- Banaul- Babiyabirta -

Amahi Road (29 km left

to be upgraded out of

31 km) Approved Not

Required

11

Inaruwa - Satterjhoda -

Chhitaha -

Purbakushaha -

Biratnagar Road

Sunsari

Approved Not

Required

12

Jhumka - Shinghiya -

Ramdhuni - Prakashpur

- Madhuwan -

Shukrabare -

Paschimkushaha -

Laukahi - Boarder Road Approved Required Done

verification

report awaited

13

Mudheshanischare -

Dadagaun - Chanuwa

Road Dhankutta Approved Required Done

verification

report awaited

14

Nayapul - Pawati -

Dadakharka Road

Dolakha Approved

Required Done Done Approved by MoFE

15

Barhabise - Maneswara

- Ghumthang - Listi -

Bhairabkunda Sindhupalchok

Approved

Required Done

Done Letter sent to DoF with verification report of

DFO

16

Dolalghat - Phalate -

Kolati -Dhadkharka-

Pokharichauri - Gurase

Road

Kavre

Approved

Required Done

Completed

No need

additional tree

cutting

17

Tallo - Ranibas -

Harshadi - Tadi -

Dhanshari

Sindhuli

Approved

Required Done

verification

report awaited

18

Dhudhuli - Lakhima -

RatmataKartha -

Thakur Damar -

Arunathakur

Approved

Required Done

verification

report awaited

19

Badbhanjyang -

Sanomasino -

Thulomasino -

Satghumti Road

Kathman

du

Approved

Required Done

verification

completed

No need

additional tree

cutting

20

Bansbari-

BagesworiPurano

Health Post to

MUNICIPALITY/RURAL

MUNICIPALITY Building Bhaktap

ur

Approved

Not Required

21

Phisling - Tolang -

Baspur - Oralang -

Mayatar - Tarse -

Upradanggadi -

Shaktikhor bazar Road Chitwan

Approved

Required Done

verification

completed,

report awaited


DFO

22

Lunkhu- Mudikuwa

Road

Parbat

Approved

Required Done

verification

completed


DFO


23

Armadi- Banau Road Approved

Required Done

verification

completed


DFO

24

SolawangRauleBaluwa

NaigadpulJamaabagarSi

malchaurHukaamRanm

amaikot Road's

(Naigadpul-Jamabagar

Sector)

Rukum


verificatireport

awaited

25

SitalPokhari- Jhulkhet-

Chunwang Road Approved Required Done

verificati report

awaited

26

Mijhing-Ruinibang-

Badachaur-Gumchal-

Harjang-Syuri-Gaam

Road

Rolpa Approved Required Done

verification

completed,

report awaited

27

Mijhing-Dhulewodaar-

Namjaa-Sirp-Pang Road


verification

completed,

report awaited

31 -Air and Noise: Ambient air measurements are require to be recorded before, during and after construction work. Sampling locations are proposed at Major Settlement/School/Health Center. The parameters like total suspended particles (TSP), Particulate Matter (PM 10), Sulfur dioxide (SO2), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), Carbon monoxide (CO) will be measured. Results will be analyzed by comparing with Nepal standard and ADB SPS 2009 (Pollution Prevention and Abatement Para 33), the project should comply to the more stringent standards between the country’s regulations and World Bank Group’s Environment, Health and Safety Guidelines. The standard is given in Table 5. Table 5: WHO Ambient Air Quality Guidelines

Parameters Time Time Weighted

Average

Concentration

max (µg/m3)

WHO

Guidelines

(µg/m3)

TSP Annual - -

24 hours 230 120-230

PM10 Annual - -

24 hours 120 70

SOx Annual 50 -

24 hours 70 125

NOx Annual 40

24-hours 80 150

CO 8 -hours 10,000 100000


Source: World Bank Group’s Environment, Health and Safety Guidelines Environmental, Health, and Safety Guidelines (GENERAL EHS GUIDELINES: ENVIRONMENTAL AIR EMISSIONS AND AMBIENT AIR QUALITY), 2007. 32 - Water Quality: River water of the major river of the Project has been sampled for baseline monitoring and analysis. The parameters like PH, Total Suspended Solids (TSS), and Oil will be measured. Results will be analyzed by comparing with Nepal standard and ADB SPS 2009 (Pollution Prevention and Abatement Para 33), the project should comply to the more stringent standards between the country’s regulations and World Bank Group’s Environment,

Health and Safety Guidelines. 33 As per World Bank Group’s Environment, Health and Safety Guidelines Environmental, Health, and Safety Guidelines indicative Values for Treated Sanitary Sewage Discharges: pH pH 6 – 9, BOD mg/l 30, COD mg/l 125, Total nitrogen mg/l 10, Total phosphorus mg/l 2, Oil and grease mg/l 10, Total suspended solids mg/l 50, Total coliform bacteria MPNb / 100 ml 400. 34 - Existing Road Condition and Land Use:

Table 6: Status of Existing Road Condition

S.No Road Name District Existing Road

Condition Land Use

1

Padajungi (Lakhanpur)-

Guhawari-Laladhbandra-

Jharka-Baluwathan-

Chapramari-Khajurgachhi

Jhapa

The road alignment is existing earthen

track

Most of the lands have been used for cultivation, which is followed by

settlement.

2

Charpane-Chaitubari-

Matigada-Sadhukuti-

Khodamara-Rajgadh The road alignment is existing earthen

track

The current land use in the project road is agricultural land, small market

area, forest and settlements alongside the road

3

Amaldagi - Samayaghad -

Baswari - Solmari road


track Mainly land use in the project site is

cultivated land, settlement

4

Kharsangwari-Jalthal-

Mangalware-Baundoka-

AdhikariChowkSadak


track

The current land use in the project site is forestland (8%), cultivated land

(78%), settlement (12%) and other (2%).

5

Nepaltar - Shantidada -

Gagrebhangyang -

Mangalbare - Dhuseni -

Gajurmukhi - Ebhang -

ChaturemoadAadipur -

Larumwa - GhartiDobhan -

Chapeti - BeldagiDamak

Road (Ebhang -

Chaturemoad Sector) Ilam


track of about 3.5 m width

The alignment passes through Agricultural land, forest and Shrub

land with some scattered barren land, crossing streams at 3+855, 4+236, 4+482, 4+553, 4+657 and 5+ 143

6

Mangalbare - Pungfung -

EktappaSikariBhanjyang-

Phakphok - Ra.ma.bi.

KhambangChowk -

Thingepur - Aamchok -

Jungetar - Phuyatappa - Rabi

road (Surubindukhanda)


track

The current land use in the project site is forestland (8%), cultivated land

(78%), settlement (12%) and other (2%)


7

Phidim-Nagin - Sidin -

Prangbung - Falot Road

(Phidim - Ludintar Sector )

Panchthar



Mainly hilly with few stretches rolling/hilly. Land use mainly

agricultural.

8

Samdin - Chokmangu -

Nawamidada -

FaktepGhurbisepanchami

Road (Samdin -

Nawamidada Sector)



The alignment passes through forests, and cultivated land, crossing

streams (Khola/Kholsi) at several locations.

9

Khorshane - Kerawari -

Singhadevi Road (23 km left

to be upgraded out of 38

km) Morang


track

The land use patterns of formation width are categorized into cultivated land, forest land and built up area.

10

Laxmimarga - Dangihat -

Banaul- Babiyabirta - Amahi

Road (29 km left to be

upgraded out of 31 km)


track

The current land use in the project site is cultivated land, settlement and

others.

11

Inaruwa - Satterjhoda -

Chhitaha - Purbakushaha -

Biratnagar Road

Sunsari


track

Road crosses seven small streams, and in two occasions, passes

adjacent to irrigation canal. List of those streams. The current land use

in the project site is cultivation, settlements, small sized orchards,

and pond for various purposes

12

Jhumka - Shinghiya -

Ramdhuni - Prakashpur -

Madhuwan - Shukrabare -

Paschimkushaha - Laukahi -

Boarder Road


track

The road crosses six small streams and passes along side Koshi

irrigation canal. The current land use in the project site is forest, cultivated

land, settlement

13

Mudheshanischare -

Dadagaun - Chanuwa Road

Dhankutta


track

The current land use in the project site is comprised of farmland (both irrigated and rainfed), forest and

shrub lands, settlement areas and some scattered barren land

14

Nayapul - Pawati -

Dadakharka Road

Dolakha The road alignment is existing earthen

track

The road alignment comprises of 25% of forest, 40 % of settlement,

and 25 % cultivation land and remaining 10% of barren/bush land

15

Barhabise - Maneswara -

Ghumthang - Listi -

Bhairabkunda Sindhupalchok


track

The current land use in the project corridor is forest area, settlement,

cultivation, grass land.

16

Dolalghat - Phalate - Kolati -

Dhadkharka- Pokharichauri -

Gurase Road

Kavre


track

The land use pattern of the area through which the road passes have been classified into five categories: cultivation land, forest land, grass

land, bush and barren land

17

Tallo - Ranibas - Harshadi -

Tadi - Dhanshari

Sindhuli


track

The project road crosses few minor rivers at Ch. 00+500, 3+290, 3+610,

5+200, 6+750, 9+710, 11+000, 12+280. - The current land use in the project site is forest area followed by

cultivation land, and Barren land

18

Dhudhuli - Lakhima -

RatmataKartha - Thakur

Damar - Arunathakur


track

The current land use in the project site is forest area, cultivated land,

barren land.

19

Badbhanjyang - Sanomasino

- Thulomasino - Satghumti

Road

Kathmandu


track

The project road crosses Sikte Khola and Khani Khola.. - The current land use in the project site is forest land, cultivated land, builtup, barren land

and shrubs

20

Bansbari- BagesworiPurano

Health Post to

MUNICIPALITY/RURAL Bhaktapur


track

The current land use within the RoW is agricultural land (77.4%) as dominant land use followed by

Settlement (20%), forest and barren


MUNICIPALITY Building land.

21

Phisling - Tolang - Baspur -

Oralang - Mayatar - Tarse -

Upradanggadi - Shaktikhor

bazar Road

Chitwan


track

Rhiddhi Khola (22+180), Shikhari Khola (39+520) and Darbetar Khola

(40+100) are the rivers which are crossed by the road alignment. The current land use in the project site is settlement areas, cultivation area,

forest area, and bush area and grass land.

22

Lunkhu- Mudikuwa Road

Parbat


track

The road crosses the streams at several locations at Ch. 0+269,

0+684, 0+879, 1+033, 1+750, 7+500, 7+553, 8+146, 8+681, 9+200,

10+000, 10+946, 11+230, 12+230, 15+565, and 16+220. - The current

land use in the project site is forestland (52.12%), cultivated land

(39.41%), barren land (0.65%), settlement (5.21%) and shrubs

(2.61%).

23

Armadi- Banau Road The road alignment is existing earthen

track

The current land use in the project area includes forests (37.5%),

agricultural land (25.8%), Kharbari (18.4%), settlement (9.3%), shrub

land (7.3%) and remaining other land use type.

24

SolawangRauleBaluwaNaiga

dpulJamaabagarSimalchaur

HukaamRanmamaikot

Road's (Naigadpul-

Jamabagar Sector)

Rukum The road alignment is existing earthen

track

Sani Bheri is the major river in the proposed road alignment and other minor streams are at Ch. 2+110, 3+580, 12+130, 12+790, 13+630, 14+00, 14+520, 15+210, 16+910,

17+210, and 17+880. - The land use along the project alignment mainly

comprises of forest (62%), agricultural land (3%), grassland (4%), water body 14% and other

17%.

25

SitalPokhari- Jhulkhet-

Chunwang Road


track

The main river in the project area is Sankh Khola. Other rivers & kholsi lies in the alignment are Ghorneta

Khola (5+860), Tyau Khola (3+900). - The landuse is dominated by

cultivation (53%), forest (35%), grass (10%), others (2%).

26

Mijhing-Ruinibang-

Badachaur-Gumchal-

Harjang-Syuri-Gaam Road

Rolpa


track

The project road crosses two major river of the area i.e. Lungri and

Bojang. - The current land use within the

RoW is forestland (55%), cultivated land (12%), built-up (11%), barren land (18%) and 4% other areas.

-

27

Mijhing-Dhulewodaar-

Namjaa-Sirp-Pang Road


track

The project road crosses minor streams at Ch. 0+226, 0+245, 0+260,

2+205, 2+786, 2+824 and 3+112. - The current land use in the project

site is forestland (53.64%), cultivated land (35.64%), barren land (7.94%)

and shrubs (2.78%).

6.1.2 Compliance Monitoring


35 During the present reporting period, the construction work has not been started yet. All contractors are being involved in Joint Survey work, drawing preparation and Camp Establishment. As reported, theres is no any of the occurrences of construction-related injuries

and fatalities, and no any complaint was registered during reporting time. For the compliance monitoring result an environmental safeguard compliance matrix has been developed for the project during pre-construction, construction and operation stage which is given in Appendix III. The environmental Specialist has visited the project roads to facilitate to the PIU and DFO for preparation of forest clearance report. During field visit discussion was made in following topics:

• Contractor shall submit Environmental and Management Plan before start the construction work;

• Contractor shall submit Air quality and Water quality test report before start the construction work;

• All permit should be maintain (eg. Camp/ labour camp, stockpile, equipment yard establishment, Quarry operation, crusher plant, spoil disposal sites etc.);

• Contractor shall submit Occupational health and Safety Plan, Traffic management Plan;

• Contractor shall nominated Safety Officer, Environmental Focal Person;

• PIU shall be established Safeguard Desk with Focal Person, Maintain the register to address grievances.

7. IMPLEMENTATION OF GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM AND COMPLAINTS RECEIVED FROM STAKEHOLDERS

7.1 Establishment of GRM

36 The project will establish a grievance redress mechanism to voice and resolve social and environmental concerns linked to the project and ensure greater accountability of the project authorities towards all affected persons. GRM will be formulated by the Project and will be in two level committee. 37 Field-Level Committee: Comprise of Field engineer, Social mobilizers, Contractor’s Environmental/Social Focal Point 38 Project-Level Committee comprise of Project Manager PIU, Municipality/Rural Municipality Representative, Chief District Office Representative, District Coordination Committee Representative, CSC Social mobilize, CSC Social Expert and Environment Expert, 2 representatives designated by affected community local level (man/woman). During reporting period, no any complain was registered.

8. OTHERS ACTIVITIES 39 Other noticeable activities were not noticed during this period.

9. CONCLUSION


40 Rural Connectivity Improvement Project is expected to enter into the major construction phase of the project cycle in the third quarter of the year 2018. The pre-construction phase activities are summarized as follows.

• Approval for Use of Government Forest Land and Tree cutting;

• Contractor shall submit Environmental and Social Management Plan Occupational health and Safety Plan, Traffic management Plan before start the construction work;

• Contractor shall submit Air quality and Water quality test report before start the construction work;

• All permit should be maintain (eg. Camp/ labour camp, stockpile, equipment yard establishment, Quarry operation, crusher plant, spoil disposal sites etc.);

• Contractor shall nominated Safety Officer, Environmental Focal Person;

• PIU shall be established Safeguard Desk with Focal Person, Maintain the register to address grievances.

Semi-annual Environmental Safeguard Report April-June, 2018


Appendix I: Updated Environmental Management Plan

Environmental Issues/Component

Remedial Measures / Actions Location Time Frame Mitigation Cost (NRs.)

Responsibility Status

Implementation Supervision

[A] Pre-Construction Stage

Permits

• Obtain necessary permits for commencement of roadwork and provide a copy to the Contractor.

• Obtain written permission from landholders, Municipality, DCC and Rural Municipality under the Local Government Operation Act, 2017 prior to commencement of various activities related to construction work(eg. Camp and stockpile, quarry and borrow pit, Hotmix location, spoil disposal) and provide copies to the Supervising Consultant.

Throughout road corridor

Pre – Construction

Subproject preparation cost Construction contract

Contractor

PIU, CSC

Worksite survey, Pegging and

approval

• Conduct layout survey of the proposed road construction works.

• Locate, peg out and seek approval from the

• Supervising Consultant for each ancillary site prior to the commencement of related activities.

• Inspect and approve, if correct all ancillary sites.


Pre - Construction

Construction contract

Contractor PIU, CSC

Air and Water quality test

River Water quality, camp facilities drinking water quality Major settlement/school area

Major Settlement, Major River

Pre - Construction

BoQ 3.2.10 Contractor PIU,CSC

[B] Construction Stage



Earthworks / Slope Stabilization

• Cover fresh cuts, take precaution on water pollution, construction of dyke around stockpiled material, spoil, fresh cuts, use bioengineering

• Plantation of containerized tree&shrubseedlings.

• Control water flow through construction sites or disturbed areas with ditches, berms, check structures, live grass barriers etc.

Throughout road Corridor (ChainageMMM)

Construction

Included in BoQ (S. No. 3.1.8, 3.1.10 (2))

Contractor CSC, PIU

Drainage &WaterManagement (Drainage, cross-drainage, Gully protection etc.)

• Provide side drains, cross-drainage as per detailed design.

• River training works to avoid depth and side erosion of stream beds.

• Public shall be consulted regarding location of drainage outfalls.

• Care shall be taken not to disrupt or contaminate the irrigation water supply or local public water supplies.

Throughout road alignment

(ChainageMMM)

Construction Construction contract

Contractor CSC, PIU

Operation and Closure of Quarries and Borrow Pits

• Locate and peg quarries and seek approval from the CSC

• Obtain permission/license for extraction of materialsfrom Stakeholders, Municipality, DCC or Rural Municipality as appropriate.

• Locate extraction sites restricted to small areas;preferably on existing quarry sites and sites withoutany tree cover; away

Location of selected quarries and borrow pits proposed during construction(Location >>>)

Construction


Contractor

CSC, PIU



from dwellings, archeological,religious or cultural sites; sites which will not alter river flow regime and possess water logging problemin future; and sites where effects will be temporary.

• Restrict all extraction activities to approved sites with operations to the hours of 7:00 – 18:00.

• Prevent ponding of surface water through adequatedrainage.

• Restore the site maintaining natural contours and vegetation.

Construction Spoil Management

• Locate disposal sites on stable ground withoutexcessive slope; that avoids water courses andwetlands; that will not promote instability and result indestruction of property, vegetation and local services.

• Identify, peg and seek approval from CSC for permissible disposal sites.

• Obtain permission from local stakeholders,Municipality, DCC, RM where required as appropriate.

• Restrict disposal at approved locations with correct placement.

• Where required, apply bio-engineering measures for

Location of selected Spoil disposal sites (ChainageMMM)

Construction Included in BoQ (S. No. 3.1.2 (1))

Contractor CSC, PIU



vegetative cover to prevent surface erosion.

• Measures shall be taken to prevent earthworks and gabion works from impeding rivers, streams, water canals, or drainage system.

Stockpiling of Construction Materials

• Locate, peg and seek approval from the CSC for the use of stockpile sites.

• Stockpile should not be located on water courses; should not be within 50m of schools, hospitals or public standpipes; and should not affect locals and their properties.

• Obtain written permission from landowners and local bodies for stockpiling on their land.

• Stockpiles subject to erosion by wind or water should be covered with tarpaulins. For large stockpiles, it should be enclosed with side barriers and also covered when not in use.

• Provide intervening vegetated buffer to control any un-expected run-off.

• Clean area properly after completion.

Location of identified stockpiling sites.

Construction Contractor cost

Contractor CSC, PIU

Traffic management • Frame appropriate traffic diversion schemes (in specific stretches as per progress of construction work) and implemented to

Project road corridor

Construction PS 3

Contractor CSC, PIU



avoid inconvenience due to construction works to present road users.

• Provision of flag men where is necessary, The traffic diversion signs should be bold and clearly visible particularly at night.

Disruption in natural water flow due to construction of water related

structures

• Adequate no. of drainage structures will be provided in order to have minimum interference on natural drainage pattern.

• Drain water discharge into farmland will be avoided

• No diversion of water away from natural water course unless absolutely necessary

• Avoid any blockage or diversion of natural channels due to (intended or incidental) disposal of spoil

Along the road Corridor where such structures are to be constructed

Construction Construction Contract

Contractor CSC, PIU

Reinstatement of Services

• Inventory of all services to be reinstated.

• Locate and reach agreement with affected people

• landowners and local people / end users

• (Municipality, DCC, RM) regarding services (i.e.

• irrigation canal, water supply lines, standpipes,

• drainage ditches and walking trails, electrical poles,paved crossings to be maintained, temporarily cut and reinstated including timing and location of cuts and reinstatements.


Construction Construction Contract (BoQ item PS 2, 3.1.7)

Contractor CSC, PIU



Obtain written permission from affected landowners / local people regarding temporary cessation of services.

• Works shall be planned with timing to avoid /minimize impact to cultural festivals.

• Moving of religious structures shall be done based on the results of public consultation.

8. Use of Bitumen • Fuelwood shall not be used for heating bitumen.Bitumen shall be melted in heaters using kerosene,diesel or gas fuel.

• Bitumen drums should be stored in dedicated areas,not scattered along the road and any small accidentalspills should be cleared up immediately.

• No bituminous material shall be discharged into side drains.

• Bitumen shall not be applied in strong wind or rainy conditions.

Throughout roadcorridor


Contractor CSC, PIU

9. Stone Crushing Plant / Hot mix Plant / Batching Plants

• Locate, stake out and seek approval from CSC for stone crushing plant.

• Locate plant site away from population centers,drinking water intakes, cultivated lands and sensitiveecosystem preferably at least 500m from settlementand habitation.

• Obtain permission from local

Location of selected Plant sites

Construction Stage

Construction Contract

Contractor CSC, PIU



stakeholders,Municipality, Rural Municipality, DCC as appropriate.

• Stone crushing equipment / cement batching shall befitted with dust control devices and operated as perManufacturer’s Specification.

• Hotmix Plant should have in-built mechanisms for theabsorption of gases.

• The plant shall be operated during day time.

• Restore the site maintaining natural contours and vegetation after use.

10. Air Pollution • Stone crushing plant / Hotmix plant / Batching plant shall be appropriately located at least 500m fromsettlement& habitation fitted with dust suppressionequipment.

• Road construction area shall be maintained damp by periodical spray of water.

• Delivery vehicles shall be covered.

• Mixing equipment shall be well sealed and equippedas per existing standards.

• All construction vehicles should comply with Motor

• Vehicles and Transportation Management Act as amended and have green sticker for operation.

• Provide temporary hoardings

Project area, Crusher Plant sites Settlement areas

Construction

MMMtimes

Construction contract Included in BoQ (3.1.10 (3))

Contractor Through approved monitoring agency

CSC, PIU CSC, PIU



where required tominimize dust impact on locations of temples andother cultural sites.

• Provision of speed control measures in settlementand working areas to limit traffic speed.

• Air pollutant parameters (TSPM, PM10, SO, NOx,CO) shall be monitored regularly during construction.

11. Water Pollution

• Hazardous materials shall not be stored near surfacewaters sources

• Used lubricants and oils shall be collected and recycled or disposed off site.

• Plastic sheeting shall be placed under hazardousmaterial storage area to collect and retain leaks andspills.

• Contaminated runoff from storage areas shall becaptured in ditches with an oil trap at theoutlet.

• Contaminated and worn plastic sheeting shall bepacked into drums and disposed off site.

Project area Stream crossings

Construction MM.. times during construction period

Construction Contract Included in BoQ (3.1.10 (4))


CSC, PIU CSC, PIU



• Water Quality (PH, TSS, Oil and Grease) monitored regularly during construction.

Noise Pollution • Ensure plant and equipment used for construction conforms to best practices.

• Vehicles and equipment used will be fitted withsilencer and maintained to keep noise at minimumlevels.

• Workers will be provided with appropriate earmuffs/plugs specially at crusher site

• Noise barriers will be placed in urban and sensitivelocations i.e. schools, hospitals etc.

• Cracks caused by vibration due to constructionactivities need to be monitored closely andalternative be sought where problem arises.

• Work shall be restricted to day hours specifically aturban and sensitive locations.

Project area, Crusher plant site

Construction Contractor Cost

Contractor CSC, PIU



C2 Biological

1. Vegetation and Forest Resources

• Identify and seek approval from CSC for clearance of trees/vegetation.

• Fuel wood shall be banned for construction works.

• Wildlife hunting and poaching shall be prohibited


Construction Construction Contract (BoQ item 3.1.1 (1 to 5))

Contractor CSC, PIU

Loss of forest area and trees

Compensatory plantation to be carried out

Project area PIU PIU/CFUG DFO, CSC

C3 Socioeconomic and Cultural

2. Labour Camp Location andManagement

• Canp shall be barricade

• Locate, peg and seek approval from CSC for labor camp sites.

• Camps shall not be located near settlements; near water supply intakes; or sites that affect the access by local people to drinking water.

• Camp shall not be in the vicinity of landslide and flood plains.

• Provide and maintain proper drinking water, sewerage and waste disposal facilities at the camps. Camp shall be barricade.

• Ensure no wood is burnt by any worker on or off site.

• Camps shall be provided free of cost, with electricity and regulator & adequate fuel supplies of LPG or Kerosene.

• Prohibit workforce from poaching wildlife and cutting trees.

• After use, sites shall be

Locations of selected labour camps

Construction Construction Contract

Contractor CSC, PIU



cleared and restored to natural or stable conditions.

• Provide and maintain first aid medical facilities, toilet shall be male and female separately.

• Sock pit for waste water,Pit for waste collection

• Camp shall be established as per DoLIDAROHS guidelines

3. Work Camp Location and Operation

• Locate, peg and seek approval from CSC for workcamp sites.

• Camps shall not be located near settlements and;near water supply intakes; or sites that affects localsaccess to drinking water.

• Camp shall not be in the vicinity of landslide andflood plains.

• Provide and maintain proper drinking water,sewerage, waste disposal including first aid unitmedical facilities at the camps.

• Used oil, lubricants shall be recovered, re-used or removed form site.

• Explosives, oil, petrol, and grease shall be managed according to provisions of this Management plan.

• After use, the site shall be cleared and restored tonear natural or stable conditions.

• Toilet shall be male and female separately

Locations selected forwork camps


Contractor CSC, PIU



• Sock pit for waste water

• Pit for waste collection

• As per DoLIDAROHS guidelines

4. Occupational Health and Safety

• Adequate lighting and safety signal devices be installed for work safety.

• Adequate warning signs and safety barriers shall be provided for work safety.

• Protective clothing including helmets, masks, boots, gloves, ear plugs and goggles should be provided for workers safety.

• At every work place, a readily available first aid unit including an adequate supply of dressing materials shall be provided for emergency preparedness in case of accidents.

• Maintain health care system at construction camps.

• Strict rules and regulation be maintained in the labour and work camp to avoid alcoholic and other bad habits.

• Electrical Equipment shall be checked and certified regularly.

• Provide and install all road signs as per design.

• As per DoLIDAROHS guidelines

Project area Construction Construction Contract

Contractor CSC, PIU

Post Construction Activities

1. Camp site restoration(Change

• Camp site to be restored to its original condition as per

Campsite locations Post-construction Contractor’s cost

Contractor CSC, PIU



of land use due to setting up of construction camp, Waste generation at the construction site, Generation of debris and silt)

the rehabilitation plan

• Restoration of top soil

• Disposal at waste at designated locations

• Cleaning of water channels

• Removal of debris and disposal

2. Quarry site/Borrow area restoration

• Quarry site/Borrow area to be restored to its original condition as per the rehabilitation plan

• Restoration of top soil&disposalofdebris/waste at designated locations

Designated Quarry/Borrow area

Post-construction Contractor’s cost

Contractor CSC/PIU

Note: COx = Oxides of Carbon, DCC = District Development Committee,PIU = Project Implementation Unit., RCIP = Rural Connectivity Improvement Project, NOx = Oxides of Nitrogen. ROW = Right of Way. CSC = Construction Supervision Consultant, SOx = Oxides of Sulfur, TSPM – Total Suspended Particulate Matter, RM= Rural Municipality



Appendix II: Environmental Monitoring Plan

SN Environmental Attributes

Mitigation Measures Location Additional Monitoring Indicator if applicable

Compliance status

Corrective action

proposed in case of delay

1 Land transfer Confirm if the Land acquisition, resettlement and rehabilitation, poverty alleviation programs for affected people and all other related issues are addressed in Social Impacts and Resettlement & Rehabilitation report.

All through the alignment of each rural road

Confirm the status of land transfer (% of total)

2 Biological environment - Tree planting

All efforts shall be taken to avoid tree cutting wherever possible. • Requisite permission from forest department shall be obtained for cutting of roadside trees. • Provision of Compensatory Afforestation shall be made on 1:25.ratio basis. • Permission shall be taken for diversion of any forest land if involved. Provision shall be made for additional compensatory tree plantation.

Throughout the project section of the road

Confirm issuance of Forest Clearance

One road approval, 7 roads, not required, 8 roads verified and 11 road remaining

3 Planning for land clearing

The road land width shall be clearly demarcated on the ground. • The utility and community structure shifting shall be planned in consultations and concurrence of the community. • Tree felling shall be limited to those, which could not be saved even by design measures. The tree shall be cut with a prior permission of Forest department. • The vegetable cover shall be removed and disposed in consultation with community. • All public utilities shifting shall be planned with prior concurrence of respective agencies/authority and to the adjacent location approved by them

All through the Rural roads excepting in stretches of habitations

Tree cutting permission from Forests Department Concurrence from community for utility, community structure, and vegetation cover removal

One road approval, 7 roads, not required, 8 roads verified and 11 road remaining, community approval for vegetation removal is included with verification report.

4 Shifting on Common Properties Resources

All efforts are made to minimize shifting of common utilities and community structures. • The community structures/utilities, which can not be saved, will be shifted to adjacent area with the concurrence and in consultation with community

As determined by contractor under approval of PIU and CSC

Assess compliance based on DOLIDAR’s Guidelines

Construction work not yet started.

5 Establishment of Construction

Construction camp sites shall be located away from any local human settlements (minimum 0.5 km away) and preferably located

As determined by contractor under

Location of construction camp

Will fallow DoLIDAR



Camp, temporary office and storage area

on lands, which are not productive barren/waste lands presently. • Similarly temporary office and storage areas shall be located away from human settlement areas (minimum 500 m). • The construction camps, office and storage areas shall have provision of adequate water supply, sanitation and all requisite infrastructure facilities. • The construction camps shall be located at a minimum 0.5 km from forest land/areas to deter the construction labour in trespassing. Similarly, temporary office and storage areas shall be located at a minimum 0.5 km from forest land/areas. • The construction camps, office and storage areas shall have provision of septic tank/soak pit of adequate capacity so that it can function properly for the entire duration of its use. • All construction camps shall have provision of rationing facilities particularly for kerosene/LPG so that dependence on firewood for cooking is avoided completely to the extent possible. • The construction camps, office and storage areas shall have provision of health care facilities for adults, pregnant women and children. • Personal Protective Equipments (PPEs) like helmet, boots, earplugs for workers, first aid and fire fightingequipments shall be available at construction sites before start of construction. An emergency plan shall be prepared to fight with any emergency like fire. • Provision shall be made for domestic solid waste disposal in a control manner. The recyclable waste shall be sold off and non-saleable and biodegradable waste shall be disposed through secured land filling. • Provision of paved area for unloading and storage of fuel oil, lubricant oil, away from storm water drainage.

approval of PIC/PIU/ (ref- Labelled: WASTE OIL; and hazardous sign be displayed at oil handling areas and sold off to authorized refiners).

with planning of requisite facilities and making provision of such facilities prior to start of construction. Compliance to DOLIDAR’s Guidelines for Water Management from Labor Camp Availability of consent to establish from pollution control board for setting up the camp

Guidelines

6 Traffic Movement

The contractor will prepare appropriate traffic diversion scheme approved by respective PIU. This shall be implemented prior to start of construction to avoid any inconvenience to the present road users. This shall be implemented in other stretches of the road as per the progress of the construction work. • The diversion plan should ensure smooth flow of traffic, minimize accidents to road users during construction works. • Adequate signboards shall be placed much ahead of diversion site to caution the road users. The road signs should be bold and retro reflective in nature for good visibility in day and night both.

As proposed under DPR and determined by contractor and approved by PIC/PIU

Construction work not yet started.

7 Cut and Fill and

The alignment design shall consider options to minimize excessive cuts and fills. • The cut and fill quantities shall be used for

All through the alignment of each

Contractor shall submit



Embankment Construction design and planning

embankment to minimize barrow earth requirement. • The design shall be as per relevant DOLIDAR Guideline provisions for cut and fill, slope protection and drainage. • Adequate provision shall be made for cross drainage structure for maintaining natural drainage pattern in the subproject area and preventing soil erosion. • Side drain for channelizing water to nearby natural drain in water stagnation /logging prone area. • The top soil of the cut and fill area shall be used for embankment slope protection • Embankment will be designed above High Flood Level wherever, area is prone to flood.

rural road access tipping locations for approval to PIU.

8 Hydrology and Drainage

Provision of adequate cross drainage structure shall be made to ensure smooth passage of water and maintaining natural drainage pattern of the area. The discharge capacity of the CD structure shall be designed accordingly. • Provision of adequate side drainage shall be made in water stagnant/logging areas. • The construction work near water body shall be planned preferably in dry season so that water quality of the water channel is not affected due to siltation and rain water runoff. • Elaborate drainage system shall be provided to drain the storm water from the roadway and embankment to ensure minimum disturbance to natural drainage of surface and subsurface water of the area. • Provision of additional cross drainage structure shall be made in the areas where nearby land is sloping towards road alignment on both the sides. • Provision of concrete road construction in habitat area with drainage of both side of the road shall be made as per the design provision and with adequate slope to prevent any water logging. • Road level shall be fixed above HFL. Embankment slope stabilization measures shall be planned. Stabilization measures may include vegetative treatment, stone pitching, retaining wall where feasible, and bioengineering

Near all drainage crossing , kholas and river crossings etc.

Yet to be started

9 Sourcing and transportation of construction material ( aggregates , earth)

Borrow Earth: • The borrow earth shall be obtained from identified locations and with prior permission for landowner and clear understanding for its rehabilitation. The DOLIDAR’s Guideline for Burrow Pit Management guideline should be used for selection of borrow pits and amount that can be borrowed. • Borrowing earth from agricultural land shall be minimized to the extent possible. Further, no earth shall be borrowed from already low-lying areas. • A 15 cm topsoil will be stripped off from the borrow pit and this will be stored

At Borrow sites and quarries (if required) location.

Compliance to DoLIDAR guidelines and stated criteria, Permission from land owners, Rehabilitation of borrow areas

Yet to be started



in stockpiles in a designated area for height not exceeding 2m and side slopes not steeper than 1:2 (Vertical: Horizontal). • Borrowing of earth will not be done continuously through out the stretch. • Ridges of not less than 8m widths will be left at intervals not exceeding 300m. • Small drains will be cut through the ridges, if necessary, to facilitate drainage. • The slope of the edges will be maintained not steeper than 1:4 (vertical: Horizontal). • The depth of borrow pits will not be more than 30 cm after stripping the 15 cm topsoil aside. • The borrow area shall be rehabilitated as per the understanding arrived with the land-owner. The re-habilitation plan may include the following: • Borrow pits shall be backfilled with rejected construction wastes and will be given a vegetative cover. If this is not possible, then excavation sloped will be smoothed and depression will be filled in such a way that it looks more or less like the original ground surface. • Borrow areas might be used for aquaculture in case landowner wants such development. Aggregate : • The stone aggregate shall be sourced from existing licensed quarries and the later should follow the DOLIDAR’s Guidelines for Quarry Area Management • Copies of consent/ approval / rehabilitation plan for use of existing source will be submitted to PIU. • Topsoil to be stockpiled and protected for use at the rehabilitation stage Transportation of Construction Material: • Existing tracks / roads are to be used for hauling of materials to the extent possible. • Prior to construction of roads, topsoil shall be preserved or at least shall be used for any other useful purposes like using in turfing of embankment rather than allowing its loss by construction activities. • The vehicles deployed for material transportation shall be spillage proof to avoid or minimize the spillage of the material during transportation. In any case, the transportation links are to be inspected at least twice daily to clear accidental spillage, if any.

Availability of valid consent of quarries

10 Loss of Productive Soil, erosion and land use change

• It shall be ensured that the land taken on lease for access road, construction camp and temporary office of the storage facilities is restored back to its original land use before handing it over back to land owner. • The top soil from the productive land (borrow areas, road widening areas etc.) shall be preserved and reused for plantation purposes. • It shall also be used as top cover of embankment slope for growing vegetation to protect soil erosion. •

Thought out the road section

Yet to be started



Cut and fill shall be planned as per “Work Norms for Agricultural and Rural Roads (1998)” and “Technical Specification for Agricultural and Rural Roads (1998)” provisions. • All steep cuts shall be flattened and benched. • Shrubs shall be planted in loose soil area. • Recommended practice for treatment of embankment slopes for erosion control shall be taken into consideration as instructed by the CSC. • Soil erosion shall be visually checked on slopes and embankment areas. In case soil erosion is found, suitable measures shall be taken to control the soil erosion

11 Compaction and Contamination of Soil

To prevent soil compaction in the adjoining productive lands beyond the ROW, the movement of construction vehicles, machinery and equipment shall be restricted to the designated haulage route. • The productive land shall be reclaimed after construction activity. • Septic tank or mobile toilets fitted with anaerobic treatment facility shall be provided at construction camp/temporary office/storage areas. • Domestic solid waste at construction camp shall be segregated into biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste. • The non-biodegradable and recyclable waste shall be sold off. • Fuel and lubricants shall be stored at the predefined storage location. • The storage area shall be paved with gentle slope to a corner and connected with a chamber to collect any spills of the oils. • All efforts shall be made to minimise the waste generation. Unavoidable waste shall be stored at the designated place prior to disposal. • To avoid soil contamination at the wash-down and re-fuelling areas, “oil interceptors” shall be provided. Oil and grease spill and oil soaked materials are to be collected and stored in labelled containers (Labelled: WASTE OIL; and hazardous sign be displayed) and sold off to authorized re-refiners.

Throughout the project section of the roads

Yet to be started

12 Construction Debris and waste

All excavated materials from roadway, shoulders, verges, drains, cross drainage will be used for backfilling embankments, filling pits, and landscaping. • Unusable debris material should be suitably disposed off at predesignated disposal locations, with approval of the concerned authority. • The bituminous wastes shall be disposed in secure manner at designated landfill sites only in an environmentally accepted manner. • For removal of debris, wastes and its disposal guidelines provided by the CSC should be followed. • Unproductive/wastelands shall be selected with the consent of the land owner and local authority. The dumping site


Yet to be started



should be of adequate capacity. It should be located at least 500 m away from the residential areas. Dumping sites should be away from water bodies to prevent any contamination of these bodies.

13 Air and Noise Quality

Vehicles delivering loose and fine materials like sand and aggregates shall be covered. • Dust suppression measures like water sprinkling, shall be applied in all dust prone locations such as unpaved haulage roads, earthworks, stockpiles and asphalt mixing areas. • Mixing plants and asphalt (hot mix) plants shall be located at least 0.5 km away and in downwind direction of the human settlements. • Material storage areas shall also be located downwind of the habitation area. • Hot mix plant shall be fitted with stack of adequate height (30 m) or as may be prescribed by local authority to ensure enough dispersion of exit gases. Consent to establish and operate shall be obtained from MUNICIPALITY/RURAL MUNICIPALITY and comply with all consent conditions. • Diesel Generating (DG) sets shall also be fitted with stack of adequate height. Low sulphur diesel shall be used in DG sets and other construction machineries. Construction vehicles and machineries shall be periodically maintained. • The requisite PPE (helmet, mask, boot, hand gloves, earplugs) shall be provided to the construction workers. • Workers’ exposure to noise will be restricted to less than 8 hours a day. Workers duty shall be regulated accordingly. • Contractor shall comply with the DOLIDAR’sOH&SGudelines.


Under progress for baseline data collection by the contractor (Parbat has completed, other are remaining)

14 Ground Water and Surface Water Quality and Availability

The contractor shall arrange for water required during construction in such a way that the water availability and supply to nearby communities remains unaffected. • Water intensive activities shall not be undertaken during summer period to the extent feasible. • Provision shall be made to link side drains with the nearby ponds for facilitating water harvesting if feasible • Where ponds are not available, the water harvesting pits shall be constructed as per the requirement and rainfall intensity. • Preventive measures like slop stabilisation, etc shall be taken for prevention of siltation in water bodies.

Near all drainage crossing , nalas and river crossings etc

Yet to be started

15 Occupational Health and Safety

Verification of implementation of provision made at planning stage. • Each worker is provided with requisite PPE • Directional sight board shall be installed on all sharp curves and bends • At a main road, intersection or crossing “STOP” sign and ‘Tintersection’ warning sign shall be installed on the village road.

Throughout the project section at the location determined by contractor and

No any injuries are reported



approved by PI

16 Grievance Redress

Obtaining information from Village level Grievance redress committee, PIU as applicable

No any complains till reporting period

Appendix III: Environmental Safeguard Compliance Matrix

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Nepaltar-Shantidada - Gagrebhangyang - MangalbareDhuseni - Gajrmukhi - Ebhang -ChaturmoadAadipur - Larmwa-GhartiDobhan - Chapeti - BeldagiDamak Road

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Mangalbare - Phungfung - EktappaSikariBhanjyang - Phakphok - Ra.Ma.Bi. KhambangChowk - Thingepur - Aamchok - Jungetar - Phuyatappa - Rabi road

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Phidim - Nagin - Sidin -Prangbung - Falot Road

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Samdin - Chokmangu - Nawamidada - FaktepGhurbisepanchami Road

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Phisling - Tolang - Baspur - Oralang - Mayatar - Tarse - Upradanggadi - Shaktikhor bazar Road

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Lunkhu - Mudikuwa Road

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Appendix IV: Air and Water Quality Monitoring Locations

Air Quality Monitoring Location Of Mudikuwa- Lunkhu Road

High Volume Sampler is used for air quality monitoring

Semi-annual Environmental Safeguard Report

Environmental Management Plan for Mudikuwa Lunkhu Road

Water Sampling location and Water sample taken from Chirdi River of Mudikuwa Lunkhu Road



Appendix V: Photographs of Progress Activities

Tree measurement during verification by DFO, Parbat

Electric Pole and Resting place will affected during road construction, Midikuwa- Lunkhu Road

Joint survey: Samdin-Nawamidada Road Panchthar

Detail Survey in Kavre



Appendix: VI Issued letters related to Environmental Management



Appendix: VII Sample Contractor’s Environmental Management Plan



RURAL CONNECTIVITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

(SAMPLE) Site Specific Environmental Management Plan(SEMP)

Contract No:MMMM. Mudikuwa -Lunkhu Road, Parbat

PIU, Parbat

8/1/2018

Prepared by:EEEEEE..(Contractor)



Table of Contents ABBREVIATION .................................................................................................................... i

1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................... 1

1.1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................. 1

1.2 Salient features of road .................................................................................................. 3

2. Contractor’S SITE SPECIFIC Environmental Management Plan (SEMP) ...................... 4

2.1. Contractor’s Personnel and Their Roles ......................................................................... 4

2.2. Reporting and Documentation ........................................................................................ 4

2.3 Contractor responsibility for Environmental Management ............................................. 4

2.4 ENVIRONMENTAL Monitoring ...................................................................................... 16

Appendix


Contractor’s Site Specific Environmental Management Plan for Mudikuwa –Lunkhu Road, Parbat i

ABBREVIATION

ADB Asian Development Bank AP Affected Persons BoQ Bill of Quantity CDO Chief District Officer CFUG Community Forest Users Group CSC Construction Supervision Consultant DCC District Coordination Committee DFO District Forest Office DoLIDAR Department of Local Infrastructure Development and Agricultural Roads EMP Environmental Management Plan ESMP Environmental and Social Management Plan EMoP Environmental Monitoring Plan IEE Initial Environmental Examination IUCN International Union for Conservation of Nature LEST Livelihood Enhancement Skills Training MLD Ministry of Local Development MOEST Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology MOFSC Ministry of Forest and Soil Conservation MoFLD Ministry of Federal Affairs and Local Development NGO Non-Governmental Organizations PCU Project Coordination Unit RCIP Rural Connectivity Improvement Project PIU Project Implementation Unit RoW Right of Way SEMP Site Specific Environmental Management Plan


Contractor’s Site Specific Environmental Management Plan for Mudikuwa –Lunkhu Road, Parbat 1

INTRODUCTION

1.1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Mudikuwa- Lunkhu Road is located in Parbat District, Dhaulagiri Zone, State 4 of Nepal. It starts from Lunkhu khola bridge of Lunkhu settlement and ends at Mudikuwa This road connects the settlements of Falebas Muncipality and Mahashila Rural Municipality and connects to district headquarters of Parbat district through Dobilla – Falebas Road and Pokhara - Baglung Road. The length of the proposed road is 13.003 km starting from Ch 6+700 to Ch 19+703. The road from Ch 0+000 to Ch 6+700 is under construction from the GON fund. The road section is proposed to be upgraded from earthen track to blacktop standard with improvement in horizontal and vertical alignment and introduction of new retaining and cross drainage structures. The alignment starts at Ch 6+700 of Falebas Municipality and passing through various settlements of Falebas Municipality and Lunkhu Mahashila Rural Municipality ends at Ch 19+703. It passes through Mudikuwa, Duktang, Kurgha, Dharapani, and Lunkhu settlement. The road crosses the streams at several locations Major river crossing is Lamahai river (Ch 7+000) and Chirdi River. The current land use in the project site is forestland (52.12%), cultivated land (39.41%), barren land (0.65%), settlement (5.21%) and others (2.61%). (eg, Forest area from 1+200 – 2+500, 4+200- 5+100, 7+200- 8+500, Cultivated land O+ 000- 1+200, 2+500 -4+200, 5+100 -7+200, Settlement Chainage M. To M., ). It lies in subtropical climate region. The road does not fall under any protected areas or their buffer zone, wetlands of biological importance or other ecologically sensitive areas.



Figure 1: Land use along the proposed road alignment

IEE of Mudikuwa-Lunkhu road had already been approved by the MoFLD and ADB. Existing conditions of the proposed road section have not been changed significantly after the preparation of the IEE. This EMP will guide the site specific environment problems arising from construction of road.



Figure 2: Location map of the proposed project The Summary Description of the main works, is as follows: i. Roadway excavation for widening and geometric improvement of road; ii. Formation of embankment of roadway geometric improvement of road; iii. Construction of side drains; iv. Construction of retaining structures for slope stability; v. Construction of cross-drainage structures; vi. Construction of structures and Laying of sub-base, base and Asphalt concrete; vii. Erection of traffic sign and road safety measures; viii. Implementation of mitigation measures as recommended in IEE and EMP, etc.

1.2 Salient features of road Description Project Features

Name of the Project Rural Connectivity Improvement Project

Name of the Sub-project Mudikuwa Lunkhu Road

Road Type / Design Parameters

Classification of Road District Road

Length of Road 13 km

Right of Way 20 m (10 meters on either side from centerline of the road)

Design Road Width for District Road

5.25 m (3.75 m carriage way and 0.75 m shoulder on either side)

Nature of Road Lane Single lane

Type of Work Upgrading, BITUMINOUS STANDARD



Description Project Features

Shoulder 1.5 m (0.75 m * 2)

Gradient

Limitation of Maximum Gradient Length above Average Gradient of 7%

300 m

Ruling 7%

Limiting gradient 10%

Exceptional gradient for up to 100 m length

12%

Minimum gradient on hill roads (for better drainage)

0.5 % (max 1%)

Project Costs

Total Project Cost NRs. 358,159,145.61

EMP Cost NRs. 24,375000

Contractor’S SITE SPECIFIC Environmental Management Plan (SEMP)

The SEMP is prepared to guide implementation of mitigation measures and monitoring requirements. It includes institution and their roles, environmental management activities, environmental management organizational structure and budget for mitigation measures. The SEMP will focus on i) forestlands where no tree cutting will be allowed without securing the necessary clearances, ii) community areas where regular dust suppression will be implemented, iii) names and location of rivers and ponds where water quality monitoring will be conducted, iv) quary sites and borrow area locations; v) camp sites, vi) disposal sites for debris and camp wastes; and vii) location of hot mix and batching plants including permits and clearance; viii) drainage management ix) community structures relocation and reinstate etc.

2.1. Contractor’s Personnel and Their Roles The main responsibility for Contractor’s Site Specific Environmental Management Plan (SEMP) implementation is The contractor. The contractor will nominate focal person for environmental management and monitoring and reporting. (Name of focal person is MMMMM).

2.2. Reporting and Documentation As part of SEMP, reports will be produced at regular time intervals. Monthly and Quarterly progress reports will be prepared and submitted to the CSC/PIU, and CSC/PIU will forward it to the PCU.

2.3 Contractor responsibility for Environmental Management The Contractor will be solely responsible for any remedial or mitigation measures required by the environment-related effects of any of his maintenance activities. The Contractor will demonstrate compliance with all environmental stipulations for this project in Contractor’s Site Specific Environmental Management Plan (SEMP). In case of an environmental problem, the Contractor will immediately notify the Employer and seek advice on his proposed corrective action. Among the situations that may arise are complaints or legal



actions by third parties on matters such as environmental damage to property and natural resources, ground subsidence, interruption of groundwater flow and surface or groundwater contamination.

Compliance with Environmental Laws and Regulations The Contractor will conform to the Government of Nepal’s laws for the protection of the environment and other relevant legislation in force, or in the absence of these, with Asian Development Bank requirements.

The contractor Prepare and submit Environmental Management Plan including Air and Water quality test report before construction work start. The contractor will submit monthly progress report and quarterly reports on the carrying out of such measures to the Employer.

PROVISION IN CONTRACT DOCUMENT The following are the provisions in Contract document and BoQ: Contractor will submit:

• Site Specific Environmental Management Plan (SEMP)

i. Compliance with Environmental Laws and Regulations The Contractor will conform to the Government of Nepal’s laws for the protection of the environment and other relevant legislation in force, or in the absence of these, with Asian Development Bank requirements. The Contractor will comply with all current environmental laws and regulations of the country.

ii. Environmental Reports The Contractor will submit regular environmental reports to the Employer as a requirement of the EMP. A summary report will be submitted as part of the Monthly Progress Report. Quarterly report will comprehensively address all relevant aspects of environmental management.

iii. Provision on General Condition of Contract: • Insurance of workers (Clause 19)

• Safety (clause 24)

• Child labor (clause 32)

iv. Provision on Particular Condition of Contract:

• IEE/EMP part of the contract (GCC2.3)

• Safety Security and Protection of the Environment (GCC80)

• Traffic diversion (GCC81)

• Maintenance of Other Services and Structures (GCC82)

• Reporting (GCC84)

v. Provision in BoQ:

• Provisional Sum SL No 2: Relocation, diverting, reconnecting, reinstalling and/or reinstatement including making good of any damages or short comings caused by the construction procedure and activities of any public and private utilities and services along with shifting and rehabilitation of water supply pipelines as instructed by the Project Manager and acording to the rules and regulations of the Service Providers.

• 3.1.2 Earth Works (1) Excavation in roadway, drains, retaining/ breast walls, longitudinal/ cross drainnage structures and other ancillary structures including foundations as per design and drawing in all type of soil and rock materials including transportation and disposal of excavated materials at environmentally safe tipping sites to be approved by the project manager. This item will also cover trimming and finishing to a reasonably good shape to the full satisfaction of the project manager and as per the DoR SP-900.

• SL No. 3.2.10 Environment Plan and EMoP

• Regular water sprinkling (2.8 Ltr/Sqm)(at least 2 times) per day at all settlement (6.5 Km) for suppression of dust levels as instructed by Project Manager.



• Periodic air quality monitoring during construction stage at major settlement areas along project road with all necessary test equipments & opertational arrangements. The parameters to be monitored are TSP, PM10, SO2, NOx,CO etc. Each monitoring schedule will be over duration of 24 hours (in 8 hour shifts). The tests are to be conducted as directed by Project Manager/CSC.

• Periodic water quality monitoring during construction stage at major settlement areas along project road with all necessary test equipments & opertational arrangements. and cover parameters as pH, TSS, oil and the tests are to be conducted as directed by Project Manager



Table 2.1: Environmental Management Plan


Remedial Measures / Actions Location Time Frame

Mitigation Cost (NRs.)

Responsibility


[A] Pre-Construction Stage

Permits

• Obtain written permission from landholders, Municipality, DCC and Rural Municipality under the Local Government Operation Act, 2017 prior to commencement of various activities related to construction work(eg. Camp and stockpile, quarry and borrow pit, Hotmix location, spoil disposal) and provide copies to the Supervising Consultant.

Throughout road Corridor Location of Camp: Stockpile: Quarry: Spoil disposal:

Pre – Construction

Subproject preparation cost Construction contract

Contractor PIU, CSC

Worksite survey,

Pegging and approval

• Conduct layout survey of the proposed road construction works.

• Locate, peg out and seek approval from the Supervising Consultant for each ancillary site prior to the commencement of related activities.

• Inspect and approve, if correct all ancillary sites.


Pre - Construction


Contractor PIU, CSC

Air quality test Major settlement/school area TSP: Total suspended particles (TSP) PM 10Particulate Matters SO2: Sulfur dioxide NOx nitrogen oxides CO carbon monoxide Each monitoring schedule shall be over duration of 24 hours

Kurga Duktang ( Major Settlement)

Pre - Construction


Water quality test

River Water quality, camp facilities drinking water quality parameters as pH, TSS, oil other as directed by Project Manager

Lamahai River and Chirdi River

Pre - Construction


[B] Construction Stage

Earthworks / • Cover fresh cuts, take precaution on water pollution, Throughou Constructio Included in Contractor CSC, PIU






Responsibility


Slope Stabilization

construction of dyke around stockpiled material, spoil, fresh cuts, use bioengineering

• Control water flow through construction sites or disturbed areas with ditches, check structures, etc.

t road Corridor (ChainageMMM)

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BoQ (S. No. 3.1.8, 3.1.10 (2))

Drainage &WaterManagement (Drainage, cross-drainage, Gully protection etc.)

• Provide side drains, cross-drainage as per detailed design.

• River training works to avoid depth and side erosion of stream beds.

• Public will be consulted regarding location of drainage outfalls.

• Care will be taken not to disrupt or contaminate the irrigation water supply or local public water supplies.

Throughout road

alignment (Chainage

MMM)

Construction

Construction

contract

Contractor CSC, PIU

Operation and Closure of Quarries and Borrow Pits

• Locate and peg quarries and seek approval from the CSC, Concern authorities.

• Obtain permission/license for extraction of materialsfrom Stakeholders, Municipality, DCC or Rural Municipality as appropriate.

• Locate extraction sites restricted to small areas; preferably on existing quarry sites; away from dwellings, archeological, religious or cultural sites; sites which will not alter river flow regime and possess water logging problem in future; and sites where effects will be temporary.

• Restrict all extraction activities to approved sites with operations to the hours of 7:00 – 18:00.

• Prevent ponding of surface water through adequate drainage.

• Restore the site maintaining natural contours and vegetation.

Location of selected quarries and borrow pits proposed during construction(Location >>>)

Construction


• Contractor (Obtain permission/license for extraction of materialsfrom Stakeholders, Municipality, DCC or Rural Municipality as appropriate.)

CSC, PIU

Construction Spoil Management

• Identify, peg and seek approval from CSC for permissible disposal sites. Obtain permission from local stakeholders, Municipality, DCC, RM where required as appropriate.

• Locate disposal sites on stable ground without excessive slope; that avoids water courses and wetlands; that will

Location of selected Spoil disposal sites

Construction

Included in BoQ (S. No. 3.1.2 (1))

Contractor (approval from CSC for permissible disposal sites.

CSC, PIU






Responsibility


not promote instability and result in destruction of property, vegetation and local services.

• Where required, apply bio-engineering measures for vegetative cover to prevent surface erosion.

• Measures will be taken to prevent earthworks and gabion works from impeding rivers, streams, water canals, or drainage system.

(ChainageMMM)

Obtain permission from local stakeholders, Municipality)

Stockpiling of Construction Materials

• Locate, peg and seek approval from the CSC for the use of stockpile sites.

• Obtain written permission from landowners and local bodies for stockpiling on their land.

• Stockpiles subject to erosion by wind or water will be covered with tarpaulins. For large stockpiles, it will be enclosed with side barriers and also covered when not in use.

• Will clean area properly after completion.

Location of identified stockpiling sites.

Construction

Contractor cost

Contractor (approval from

CSC for permissible

disposal sites. Obtain permission

from local stakeholders, Municipality)

CSC, PIU

Traffic management

• Frame appropriate traffic diversion schemes (in specific stretches as per progress of construction work) and implemented to avoid inconvenience due to construction works to present road users.

• Provision of flag men where is necessary, put the traffic diversion signs that will be clearly visible particularly at night.

Project road

corridor

Construction

PS 3

Contractor CSC, PIU

Disruption in natural water flow due to

construction of water related

structures

• Adequate no. of drainage structures will be provided in order to have minimum interference on natural drainage pattern.

• Drain water discharge into farmland will be avoided

• No diversion of water away from natural water course unless absolutely necessary

• Avoid any blockage or diversion of natural channels due to (intended or incidental) disposal of spoil

Along the road Corridor where such structures are to be constructed

Construction

Construction

Contract

Contractor CSC, PIU

Reinstatement of Services

• Inventory of all services to be reinstated.

• Locate and reach agreement with affected people

Throughout road

Construction

Construction

Contractor (maintain

CSC, PIU






Responsibility


landowners and local people / users

• (Municipality, DCC, RM) regarding services (i.e. irrigation canal, water supply lines, standpipes, drainage ditches and walking trails, electrical poles,paved crossings to be maintained, temporarily cut and reinstated including timing and location of cuts and reinstatements. Obtain written permission from affected landowners / local people regarding temporary cessation of services.

• Works will be planned with timing to avoid /minimize impact to cultural festivals.

• Moving of religious structures will be done based on the results of public consultation.

corridor

Contract (BoQ item PS 2, 3.1.7)

agreement)

8. Use of Bitumen

• Fuelwood will not be used for heating bitumen. Bitumen will be melted in heaters using kerosene,diesel or gas fuel.

• Bitumen drums will be stored in dedicated areas, not scattered along the road and any small accidental spills will be cleared up immediately.

• No bituminous material will be discharged into side drains.

• Bitumen will not be applied in strong wind or rainy conditions.

Throughout roadcorridor

Construction


Contractor CSC, PIU

9. Stone Crushing Plant / Hot mix Plant / Batching Plants

• Locate, stake out and seek approval from CSC for stone crushing plant.

• Locate plant site away from population centers,drinking water intakes, cultivated lands and sensitiveecosystem preferably at least 500m from settlementand habitation.

• Obtain permission from local stakeholders,Municipality, Rural Municipality, DCC as appropriate.

• Stone crushing equipment / cement batching will befitted with dust control devices and operated as perManufacturer’s Specification.

• Hotmix Plant will be in-built mechanisms for the absorption of gases.

Location of selected

Plant sites

ConstructionStage


Contractor (seek approval from CSC for stone crushing plant. Obtain permission from local stakeholders,Municipality)

CSC, PIU






Responsibility


• The plant will be operated during day time.

• Restore the site maintaining natural contours

10. Air Pollution • Stone crushing plant / Hotmix plant / Batching plant will be appropriately located at least 500m froms ettlement & habitation fitted with dust suppressionequipment.

• Road construction area will be maintained damp by periodical spray of water.

• Delivery vehicles will be covered.

• Mixing equipment will be well sealed and equipped as per existing standards.

• Provide temporary hoardings where required to minimize dust impact on locations of temples and other cultural sites.

• Provision of speed control measures in settlement and working areas to limit traffic speed.

• Air pollutant parameters (TSPM, PM10, SO, NOx,CO) will be monitored regularly during construction.

Project area, Construction sites, Crusher Plant sites Settlement areas (ChMM.)

Construction

6 times (Pre construction, construction and post construction)

Construction contract Included in BoQ (3.1.10 (3))


CSC, PIU






Responsibility


11. Water Pollution

• Hazardous materials will not be stored near surface waters sources

• Used lubricants and oils will be collected and recycled or disposed off site.

• Plastic sheeting will be placed under hazardous material storage area to collect and retain leaks and spills.

• Contaminated runoff from storage areas will be captured in ditches with an oil trap at the outlet.

• Contaminated and worn plastic sheeting will be packed into drums and disposed off site.

• Water Quality (PH, TSS, Oil and Grease) monitored regularly during construction.

Project area Stream crossings (NameM)

Construction 3 times during construction period

Construction Contract Included in BoQ (3.1.10 (4))


CSC, PIU

Noise Pollution • Vehicles and equipment used will be fitted with silencer and maintained to keep noise at minimum levels.

• Workers will be provided with appropriate earmuffs/plugs specially at crusher site

• Cracks caused by vibration due to construction activities need to be monitored closely and alternative be sought where problem arises.

Project area,

Crusher plant site

Construction

Contractor Cost

Contractor CSC, PIU

C2 Biological

1. Vegetation and Forest Resources

• Identify and seek approval from CSC for clearance of trees/vegetation.

• Fuel wood will be banned for construction works.

• Wildlife hunting and poaching will be prohibited


Construction

Construction Contract (BoQ item 3.1.1 (1 to 5))

Contractor CSC, PIU

Loss of forest area and trees

Compensatory plantation to be carried out Project area

PIU PIU/CFUG DFO, CSC






Responsibility


C3 Socioeconomic and Cultural

2. Labour Camp Location and Management

• Camp will be barricaded

• Locate, peg and seek approval from CSC for labor camp sites.

• Camp will not be in the vicinity of landslide and flood plains.

• Provide and maintain proper drinking water, sewerage and waste disposal facilities at the camps.

• Ensure no wood is burnt by any worker on or off site.

• Camps will be provided free of cost, with electricity and regulator & adequate fuel supplies of LPG or Kerosene.

• Prohibit workforce from poaching wildlife and cutting trees.

• After use, sites will be cleared and restored to natural or stable conditions.

• Provide and maintain first aid medical facilities, toilet will be male and female separately.

• Sock pit for waste water, Pit for waste collection

• Camp will be established as per DoLIDAR OHS guidelines

Locations of selected labour camps

Construction


Contractor ( seek approval from CSC for labor camp sites. Agreement with land owner)

CSC, PIU

3. Work Camp Location and Operation

• Locate, peg and seek approval from CSC for workcamp sites.

• Camp will not be located in the vicinity of landslide and flood plains.

• Provide and maintain proper drinking water,sewerage, waste disposal including first aid unit medical facilities at the camps.

• Used oil, lubricants will be recovered, re-used or removed form site.

• Explosives, oil, petrol, and grease will be managed according to provisions of this Management plan.

• After use, the site will be cleared and restored to near natural or stable conditions.

• Toilet will be male and female separately

• Sock pit for waste water

• Pit for waste collection

Locations selected for work camps (ChMM)

Construction


Contractor ( seek approval from CSC for labor camp sites. Agreement with land owner)

CSC, PIU






Responsibility


• As per DoLIDAR OHS guidelines

4. Occupational Health and Safety

• Adequate lighting and safety signal devices be installed for work safety.

• Adequate warning signs and safety barriers will be provided for work safety.

• Protective clothing including helmets, masks, boots, gloves, ear plugs and goggles should be provided for workers safety.

• At every work place, a readily available first aid unit including an adequate supply of dressing materials will be provided for emergency preparedness in case of accidents.

• Maintain health care system at construction camps.

• Strict rules and regulation be maintained in the labour and work camp to avoid alcoholic and other bad habits.

• Provide and install all road signs as per design.

• As per DoLIDAR OHS guidelines

Project area

Construction

Construction

Contract

Contractor CSC, PIU

Post Construction Activities

1. Camp site restoration(Change of land use due to setting up of construction camp, Waste generation at the construction site, Generation of debris and silt)

• Camp site to be restored to its original condition

• Disposal waste at designated locations

• Cleaning of water channels

• Removal of debris and disposal approved locations

Campsite locations

Post-constructio

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Contractor’s cost

Contractor CSC, PIU

2. Quarry site/Borrow area restoration

• Quarry site/Borrow area to be restored to its original condition as per the rehabilitation plan

• Restoration of top soil & disposal of debris/waste at designated locations

Designated Quarry/Borrow area

Post-constructio

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Contractor’s cost

Contractor CSC/PIU



Note: COx = Oxides of Carbon,. DCC = District Development Committee,PIU = Project Implementation Unit., RCIP = Rural Connectivity Improvement Project, NOx = Oxides of Nitrogen. ROW = Right of Way. CSC = Construction Supervision Consultant, SOx = Oxides of Sulfur, TSPM – Total Suspended Particulate Matter, RM= Rural Municipality



2.4 ENVIRONMENTAL Monitoring The Contractor will submit regular environmental reports to the Employer as a requirement of the SEMP. Reports will comprehensively address all relevant aspects of environmental management. Report on Health and Safety Management, Environmental and Social Management, Emergency Procedures and Traffic Management, Summary of incident etc.

Semi-annual Environmental Safeguard Report April – June 2018


Annex- I (Include Permit, Agreement with local, Layout plan, Drawing, Air/Water quality test report, Photographs etc.) (Permit, Agreement with local For Camp, Spoil disposal locations, Quarry and Borrow pit, Hot mix plant, Stockpile )

(Include: Photographs of all affected private and public structures with chainage, Land use )

Annex-II Map showing the locations of construction, camp sites, spoil disposal locations, quarry, stockpile, air and water monitoring sampling areas.

Annex-III List of tree to be removed from Mudikuwa-Lunkhu Road

Name of Forest and Chainage

Name of Plant Species

No of Tree No. of poles Remarks