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Environmental Monitoring Report
Bi-annual Report
January-June 2015
ARM: Sustainable Urban Development Investment
Program – Tranche 1
Project Number: 42417 Loan Number: L2752 Prepared: July 2015
Prepared by the Yerevan Municipality, Yerevan Project Implementation Unit for the Government of Armenia and the Asian Development Bank.
This environmental monitoring report is a document of the borrower. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB's Board of Directors, Management, or staff, and may be preliminary in nature.
In preparing any country program or strategy, financing any project, or by making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area in this document, the Asian Development Bank does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area.
ABBREVIATIONS
ADB Asian Development Bank AP affected people CEMP contractor’s environmental management plan DESC detailed engineering and construction supervision consultant EARF environmental assessment and review framework EHSS environmental, health and safety specialist EIA environmental impact assessment EMP environmental management plan EMR environmental Monitoring Report ES environmental specialist GRM grievance redress mechanism IEE initial environmental examination MNP Ministry of Nature Protection NPE nature protection expertise PFR Periodic Financial Request PIU project implementation unit PPMS project performance monitoring system REA rapid environmental assessment RA Republic of Armenia RE resident engineer SEMP site-specific environmental management plan SNCO state non-commercial organization SPS (2009) Safeguards Policy Statement (2009) SUDIP Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program YM Yerevan Municipality
Contents
I. Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 5
A. Project Description ................................................................................................................... 5
B. Implementation Progress .......................................................................................................... 6
a. New Shirak street-Artashat highway Tender 2 .......................................................................... 6
b. Davitashen-Ashtarak highway, Babajanyan-Ashtarak highway and Argavand-Shirak
street road links (Tranche 2) ............................................................................................................ 7
II. Environmental Management ........................................................................................................ 7
A. Institutional Arrangements of the Project .................................................................................. 7
B. Environmental Safeguards Program ......................................................................................... 8
C. Construction Site-specific Environmental Management Plan .................................................... 8
D. Archaeological Works Program ................................................................................................ 9
E. Grievance Redress Mechanism and Public Consultation ......................................................... 9
F. Meetings and Communication ................................................................................................ 10
G. Awareness Raising and Environmental Training ..................................................................... 10
III. Environmental Monitoring ....................................................................................................... 11
A. Environmental Monitoring Program ........................................................................................ 11
B. Environmental Monitoring Program for Tender 2 .................................................................... 11
B. Non-compliance Notices ......................................................................................................... 12
C. Corrective Action Plans .......................................................................................................... 12
IV. ADB Mission, Findings and Recommendations ...................................................................... 13
V. Future program .......................................................................................................................... 13
VI. Annexes ................................................................................................................................. 14
A. Annex 1: List of training participants for Tender 2 ...................................................................... 14
B. Annex 2: Corrective action plan for Tender 2 ............................................................................. 20
C. Annex 3: Status of the action from previous environmental monitoring report ............................ 25
D. Annex 4: The results of air quality, noise and vibration monitoring for Tender 2 ......................... 26
E. Annex 5: Example of weekly environmental monitoring checklist .............................................. 26
I. Introduction
1. This bi-annual environmental monitoring report covers the time period of January-June 2015. The report was prepared by PIU ES.
A. Project Description 2. The Government of Armenia received a loan on 19 May 2011 from the ADB to finance the SUDIP, Tranche 1. The main objective of the Project is to build a new highway to expressway standards that links the existing Shirak Street and Arshakunyats avenue to the Artashat highway. 3. The Project comprises the following main components: (i) the construction of a new 6-lane divided road; (ii) the construction of a round-about at Shirak street; and (iii) the construction of road links.
Figure 1: Map showing the Tranche 1 and Tranche 2 locations
4. In addition to the construction of the road links a part of the loan proceeds will be used to finance project management and capacity building, as well as institutional strengthening. Another part will be used to finance the preparation and implementation of the Tranche 2 project.
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B. Implementation Progress
a. New Shirak street-Artashat highway Tender 2 5. The partial commencement of construction works for the New Shirak street – Artashat highway Tender 2 were announced on 14 January 2015.
Figure 3: Map showing the Tender 2 location
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b. Davitashen-Ashtarak highway, Babajanyan-Ashtarak highway and Argavand-Shirak street road links (Tranche 2)
6. PFR signed by the government and dated 14 April 2015, including EIA, IEEs and EARF for Davitashen-Ashtarak highway, Babajanyan-Ashtarak highway and Argavand-Shirak Street road links (Tranche 2) was submitted to ADB.
Figure 4: Map showing the Tranche 2 location
II. Environmental Management
A. Institutional Arrangements of the Project 7. The major tasks of PIU ES are to carry out the overall environmental management ensuring full compliance of Project implementation with Armenian legislation and ADB SPS (2009). The ES serves as a liaison between the safeguard team of DESC, YM, the executing agency, MNP of the RA and Ministry of Culture of the RA, project affected people, ADB and develops and maintains direct relationships with government authorities. With the help of DESC EHSS organizes and conducts public consultations, etc. PIU ES manages all construction site activities related to environmental issues. 8. DESC environmental management team is comprised of two groups:
1) 1st group is responsible for environmental assessment of Tranche 1 and Tranche 2 and consists of one international and one local ESs, 2) 2nd group is responsible for environmental supervision of construction works New Shirak street – Artashat highway Tender 2, and consists of one international and one national EHSSs.
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9. The Tender 2 Contractor’s international and national EHSSs are responsible for preparation and implementation of the SEMPs in accordance with EIA/EMP, monitoring of the construction activities. The national ES reports to DESC EHSS after which the DESC EHSS reports to PIU ES.
B. Environmental Safeguards Program 10. The implementation of the environmental safeguards program started in January 2013 and was in progress during the reporting period. 11. PIU together with the DESC consultants revised the EARF and draft IEE of the Babajanyan-Ashtarak highway for Tranche 2 based on ADB comments which were subsequently approved and disclosed by ADB in March 2015. 12. As according with the new law on "Environmental Impact Assessment and Expertise" adopted on 22 July 2014, "A" category projects include "construction or reconstruction of new roads with four and more lanes or upgrading of roads with maximum two lanes to four lanes in case the relevant section has continuous length of 10 km or more" an EIA report should be prepared. As IEE of the Davitashen-Ashtarak highway for Tranche 2 are less than 10km (2.4km) therefore no EIA is required but an update of the IEE according to ADB SPS (2009) requirements. 13. Updated final IEE for Davitashen-Ashtarak highway for Tranche 2 was submitted to ADB on 11 May 2015. PIU together with the DESC consultants revised the IEE based on ADB comments which was subsequently approved by ADB on 09 June 2015. 14. PIU together with the DESC consultants are in the process of updating the draft IEE for Babajanyan-Ashtarak highway and the final version of IEE/EIA will be submitted to ADB during the next reporting period.
C. Construction Site-specific Environmental Management Plan
15. Weekly environmental monitoring checklist, templates of SEMP, monthly and weekly reports, and other registers were prepared by the Contractor in close collaboration with PIU ES, DESC international and local ESs. 16. The project specific SEMP for the section of Artashat Highway PK km 0+300÷km 1+850 and New Shirak Street PK km 0+0.100÷km 0+0.400 was developed during the reporting period by the Contractor based on the EIA and EMP. The SEMP was prepared with the assistance of DESC and PIU ESs. The final version was officially approved by RE on 25 February 2015. Contractor re-submitted the updated SEMP on 30 June 2015. The re- submitted version was considered as generally satisfactory. An approval by Engineer is underway. 17. The excavation materials are located in the dump site area of “X-Y’’ LLC basalt mining company in Shahumyan 2, Silikyan district. Series of site visits were undertaken to the dump site “X-Y” LLC to check compliance with EMP/ SEMP and Engineer’s request, as well as the instructions on the site use were given to Contractor during the previous visits. The last site visit implemented on 17 June 2015 stated that the site is used in accordance with EMP/ SEMP and the Engineer’s/ PIUs’ instructions. 18. Engineer requested from the Contractor to start the preparation of SEMP for the Arshakunyats-New Shirak Road Section Roundabout Km 1 +280 in order to have the document approved 28 days prior to starting the works, as stipulated by the Contract on 5 June 2015. During the reporting period Contractor provided the drafts and submitted the final version of SEMP on 22 June 2015. Conditional approval requesting an attachment of missing documents on the new borrow pit was issued by Engineer on 26 June 2015.
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D. Archaeological Works Program 19. The PIU started negotiation with the “Scientific Research Center of the Historical and Cultural Heritage” SNCO regarding the third phase (final stage) of archaeological investigations in “Karmir Blur” historical heritage site. During the third stage it is planned to start the systematic archaeological excavations. The scope of systematic archaeological excavations mainly includes (i) removal of the accumulated soil from the tombs, (ii) extraction of findings from the tombs and (iii) proper storage of the extracted material. The estimated budget and the draft contract are discussed and agreed. Following with the respective Variation Order the contract will be signed.
E. Grievance Redress Mechanism and Public Consultation 20. For feedbacks, concerns and complaints from the APs, a GRM, inspired by the problem solving function of ADB’s guidelines and policies should be maintained for the duration of the Project. The GRM is intended to assist aggrieved persons in lodging their complaints and to describe the mechanism designed to redress their grievances in a timely and effective manner. The parties potentially involved are: the complainants, Contractor, DESC, PIU, EA, NGOs, and the courts. The details of the GRM operation could be found in EIA for Tender 2 and in EIA for Argavand Junction-Shirak street road link.1 21. During this reporting period, a total of seven Tender 1 complaints for the Arshakunyats avenue were addressed and compensated by Contractor. The complaints were primarily of cracks in old houses due to construction vibration. Complaints were recorded in a logbook and the Contractor’s social and environmental specialists addressed the complaints accordingly. 22. A proper GRM has been established to meet environmental related concerns of impacted people in Artashat Highway- New Shirak road section. The availability of the logbook and registered complains in the Contractor’s field office was regularly checked during the monitoring site visits. One complain was received from the impacted local resident containing apprehension that the increased dust as a result of civil works might cause damages to her business. Engineer has responded on 25 March 2015 that air quality (dust emission) baseline data collection was implemented and included in EIA for Tender 2 where it was mentioned that yearly averages of dust concentrations consistently exceeded the daily medium maximum permissible concentration. The Contractor is responsible to follow up the data provided in the EIA and should regularly implement measurements on dust emissions at sensitive receptors. Also the Contractor is repeatedly instructed providing mitigation measures to reduce dust emissions during the construction process. 23. There were total of four complaints from the local population, two prior to the construction phase and two additional complaints during the construction, all demanding compensation for potential dust impact. According to the project EIA, dust levels were monitored prior to construction and were found to be well within the allowed levels. Accordingly, the environmental specialists properly addressed the issue with the local population, and implemented further mitigation measures during the construction phase to prevent dust impact. No further complications with these complaints were noted. 24. Contractor of New Shirak–Artashat highway Tender 2 prepared the SEMP based on approved EIA and EMP in which GRM was included in accordance with EIA and EMP for Tender 2. 25. Public consultation organized by Contractor’s EHSS under the New Shirak–Artashat highway was held on 31 January 2015. General, social and environmental issues had been discussed with APs. No environment related concerns were raised by the participants.
1 EIA/EMP for Tender 2 H.2. Grievance Redress Mechanism, page 43 of 57 and in EIA for Argavand Junction-Shirak street road link H.2.
Grievance Redress Mechanism, page 47 of 62.
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26. Public hearing for Davitashen-Ashtarak highway was organized by PIU in the scope of the IEE Tranche 2 to meet requirements of Armenian legislation and ADB SPS (2009) for Tranche 2 on 5 May 2015. Future public hearings for Babajanyan-Ashtarak highway (Tranche 2) are foreseen during the next reporting period based on environmental expertise procedures and the IEE/EIA to meet requirements of Armenian legislation and ADB SPS (2009).
F. Meetings and Communication 27. During the reporting period environmental safeguards issues were regularly discussed during the joint meetings with YM, PIU and DESC. Particularly the following issues were repeatedly discussed: preparation and finalization of the IEE and EARF for Tranche 2 approval process and related issues. 28. The PIU participated in workshops on the following subjects. ADB Inception Mission for Sustainable Environmental Management of Projects in Central and West Asia, Land Acquisition and Resettlement and Environmental issues during projects preparation and implementation for Engineers and Designers which were held in January and March of 2015. 29. Regular meetings and discussions within PIU, DESC and the Contractor’s EHSS took place during the reporting period. Meetings and discussions to resolve environmental issues as well as joint site visits were undertaken to inspect and monitor the construction.
G. Awareness Raising and Environmental Training 30. The awareness raising and environmental orientation program was developed in the scope of capacity building in the EIAs/IEEs and EMPs for Tender 2, Argavand Junction-Shirak Street road links and Davitashen-Ashtarak highway. According to the program the Contractor should be responsible to arrange general orientation session about project activities and environmental awareness. During this session, all the people working on the site should focus their efforts to protect environment and insure the safe handling of the social issues during construction period in accordance with ADB SPS (2009), Armenian environmental legislation, EIA and EMP. Further details about the awareness raising and environmental orientation program could be found in final EIA and EMP Tender 2 and Argavand Junction-Shirak street road links .2 31. According to EIA, Annex 5 EMP for Tender 2 and SEMP the Contractor organized training for the new hired staff on minimizing waste at source, respecting and protecting wildlife at site, proper handling of the waste, workers’ safety measures during work and emergency preparedness in case of incidents, and health risks and prevention which include information and education on sexually transmitted diseases and HIV/AIDS on 14.03.2015 and 22.04.2015 (list of participants attached in Annex1). Site induction environmental and health & safety training for the sub-contractor’s workers, engineering staff and foremen were held by Contractor on 22 April 2015. 32. An awareness raising training session was held by Mr. Pierre Bourgignon, DESC International Environmental Specialist on Health & Safety on 05 May 2015 and on Environment on 06 May 2015. Contractor’s and sub- contractor’s key staff including environmental, social specialists and engineers were invited. Mr. Pierre Bourgignon explained the topics via PP Presentations: “Health & Safety Management” and “Environmental Management” DESC’s national environmental Consultant is required to provide supervision of Contractor’s ongoing training, timely guidance to the Contractor staff and advice to PIU. Supervision ES regularly briefed both Contractor’s and sub-contractor’s staff while monitoring visits.
2 EIA/EMP for Tender 1, I.3. Implementation arrangement, c) Awareness raising and environmental training, page 49 of 52; Annex 5, Table
1, para 5, page 5 of 31; and in EIA and EMP for Tender 2 I.3. Implementation arrangement, c) Awareness raising and environmental Training, page 54 of 57; Annex 4, Table 1, para 6, page 6 of 31 and EIA and EMP for Argavand Junction-Shirak street road link, I.3. Implementation arrangement, c) Awareness raising and environmental training, page 58 of 60; Annex 4, Table 1, para 7, page 7 of 36.
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III. Environmental Monitoring
A. Environmental Monitoring Program 33. Environmental monitoring program with a view to ensure compliance with the ADB’s environmental requirements and all applicable environmental laws, regulations and standards for environmental protection of RA has been developed in the scope of IEEs/EIAs and EMPs for Tender 2 and Tranche 2. 34. Details of monitoring activities and reporting are presented in approved final EIA and EMP for Tender 2.3 35. Contractor has recognized the environmental parameters on air quality, noise and vibration provided in the EIA report (EIA, section D1 Table D-1 and Annex 6) as baseline for the regular monitoring. Contractor has contracted the “Lernametalurgiayi Institute” for regular instrumented monitoring of air quality, noise and vibration parameters based on the PIU approval.
B. Environmental Monitoring Program for Tender 2 36. According to the contract the monitoring company shall implement the measurements in accordance with the following plan starting from April 2015:
№ Parameters that are subject to
measurement
Quantity of measurement,
pcs
1 Dust, (Dm, Se) 5
2 Noise, (Dm, Se) 15
3 Vibration, (Dm, Se) 15
4 Sulfur Dioxide (SO2), (Dm, Se) 15
5 Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), (Dm, Se) 15
6 Nitrogen Oxide (NO), (Dm, Se) 15
37. During the reporting period construction site monitoring visits and dump site monitoring visits organized jointly with Ruzanna Voskanyan, PIU ES; Davit Harutyunyan, Contractor’s EHSS and Edita VardgesyanDESC ES. Jens Roemer, RE Karen Sukiasyan, RE Deputy; Tigran Galstyan, RE Assistant; Gurgen Tadevosyan, Contractor’s Project Manager and other responsible representatives of the Contractors participated in some of the monitoring visits. Official commencement of the works was on 14 January 2015. Monitoring of the construction site and the dump site took place on 6 May 2015 and on 17 June 2015 the aim of which was to check compliance of site use activities to the EMP. 38. “Lernametalurgiayi Institute” carried out regular environmental monitoring of dust, air quality, noise and vibration on 09.04, 29.04, 05.05, 26.05 and 30.07 2015. 39. Selection of measurement points has been made by taking into consideration the sensitive receptors within 50 m and ongoing construction works criteria:
3 EIA/EMP for Tender 2, I. Environmental Management Plan, I.2 Monitoring page 52 of 57; Annex 4 Table 2, page 23 of 31; and for
Argavand Junction-Shirak street road link, I. Environmental Management Plan,I.2 Monitoring page 56 of 62; Annex 4 Table 2,page 28 of 36.
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1. Artashat avenue, in front of 94 home, in the middle of the construction site, about 30 m away from the highway, N 4006.712’ E 44028.503’ 917 m asl,
2. Artashat avenue, in front of 48 home, in the middle of the construction site, about 40 m away from the highway, N 400 7.066’ E 440 28.816’ 917 m asl,
3. Artashat avenue, in front of 2 home, in the middle of the construction site, about 35 m away from the highway, N 400 7.333’ E 440 29.05’ 934 m asl,
4. New Shirak street, Pk 0+0.500 Km, N 400 7.533’ E 440 29.2’ 942 m asl, 5. New Shirak street, Pk 0+0.440 km, N 400 7.566’ E 440 29.166’ 943 m asl.. Assays has been
conducted within 50 m where active constriction was in process. РД 52.04.186-88/MRU Optima 7 №306732 equipment was used for air quality parameters, the Aspirator ПУ-4Э №5839 and АФА В-10 filter papers gravimetrical method for dust emissions, the Ассистент-TOTAL №168613 noise meter-vibro meter equipment for noise and vibration levels.
40. According to laboratory measurement data the concentrations of dust, nitrogen dioxide, nitrogen oxide and sulfur dioxide and noise level were within the standards set by Armenian legislation. An exceeding of baseline data has not been detected. The dust actual concentrations in all measurement points are close to Maximum Permitted Concentrations for dust. Contractor is hence requested to strengthen dust control measures in order to prevent any exceeding close to sensitive receptors. 41. Vibration level in octave layers with average geometric frequencies (Hz) and adjusted levels were consistent with baseline monitoring data and requirements defined in Order No 2.2.4-009-06 sanitary hygienic norms. 42. Detailed information on the results of regular monitoring is presented in the Noise and Dust Assessment Report N02 available in “Vahagn & Samvel” LTD office and attached to the Contractor’s monthly progress report for May 2015 and is summarized in Annex 4 of the present report.
B. Non-compliance Notices 43. There was only 1 non-compliance notice issued during the reporting period the no-compliance was the use of the non-approved borrow pit by the Contractor. Contractor is being requested to provide full information on the site and provide supporting documents. Contractor has arranged an evaluation site visit and has done the corresponding update of the SEMP. 44. The Contractor for Tender 2 was always informed about the detected issues which were improved immediately.
C. Corrective Action Plans 45. During the reporting period construction site monitoring visits were held by DESC once a week and by PIU ES on 12.03.2015, 02.04.2015, 06.05.2015, 22.05.2015 and 18.05.2015 in Artashat-New Shirak highway Tender 2. Dump site monitoring visits were organized by PIU and DESC ESs on 07.05.2015 and 17.06.2015. 46. One of the most significant nonconformance issues detected, was lack of proper fencing to prevent unauthorized access to the construction area by strangers. Several corrective actions were suggested and eventually the contractor implemented appropriate measures. Corrective action plans were developed to address each non-conformance found during monitoring (see Annex 2: Corrective action plan for Tender 2).
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IV. ADB Mission, Findings and Recommendations 47. An ADB audit took place on 12 May 2015. Mrs Armine Yedigaryan visited the Artashat Highway PK km 0+300÷ km 1+850 and New Shirak Street PK km 0+0.100÷ km 0+0.400 construction site. She checked availability of SEMP for the site, compliance of civil works to the EIA/ EMPs and SEMP, as well as the topsoil stockpiling site. PIU ES and Engineer’s EHSS informed ADB representative about the issue concerning the presence of large amount of garbage along Artashat Highway PK km 0+300÷km 1+850 which was available prior the start of the civil works and informed on the intention to make VO for garbage removal and disposal in approved dump site. A suggestion was also made to solve the garbage issue with YM but it has been left to the Contractor to be addressed, as the construction area falls under the jurisdiction of the Contractor.
V. Future program
N Action Time frame Responsible
1. Update draft IEE/EIA for Babajanyan-Ashtarak road link for Tranche 2
By September-November 2015
PIU, DESC
2. Public consultations for Tranche 2 By September-October 2015
PIU, DESC
3. Regular monitoring visits of construction works according to the EMP
Once a monthly upon construction works start in Tender 2
PIU, DESC
4. excavated material dump site inspection visit
Once a month PIU, DESC
5. Review of the environmental monitoring data on dust, noise, vibration and NO/NO2/SO2
Every month after construction works starts
PIU, DESC
6. Review and approval of the construction updated SEMPs for Tender 2
Upon the need PIU, DESC
7. Contractors new staff safeguard training for Tender 2
Upon the need DESC, Contractor
8. Regular awareness training for newly recruited staff
Upon the need DESC, Contractor
9. Review and addressing the GRM for Tender 2
End of every month PIU, DESC
10. Archaeological investigations in “Karmir Blur”
During next reporting period
PIU, DESC
11. Other routine issues Upon the need PIU, DESC, Contractor
12. Reporting on environmental safeguards
Monthly, Quarterly Bi-annual
PIU, DESC, Contractor
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VI. Annexes
A. Annex 1: List of training participants for Tender 2
Trainings Carried Out So Far Attendance Sheets to Advanced Training Session
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ATTENDANCE SHEETS TO TRAINING SESSION CARRIED OUT FOR SUBCONTRACTOR –
“KAMURJSHIN” CJSC
Joint Venture “Company Black
Sea Group” LTD and
“Vahagn&Samvel” LLC
TRAINING PROGRAM DATE: 22.04.2015
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NAME: ARTASHAT HIGHWAY AND NEW SHIRAK
STREET
NAME OF THE COURSE: TRAINING ON URGENCY PLANS DURING CONSTRUCTION
TYPE OF COURSE: ADVANCED TRAINING COURSE
VENUE: Artasht highway 5/4, Subcontractor’s Base
Details of the company giving the course
Company giving the course: Contractor-“Vahagn&Samvel” LLC
Lecturer: EditaVardgesyan, DESC Environmental Specialist
Davit Harutyunyan, Contractor’s Environmental, Health and Safety officer
Contents of the course:
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN, OHSP
EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN, ERP
VEGETATION CLEARING PLAN AND
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PLAN
Information given
ORIENTATION RATIONAL AND OBJECTIVES ON OHSP
USES AND ORGANIZATION OF ERP
INTRODUCTION TO VEGETATION CLEARING OPERATIONS
SITE PROTECTION DURING AND AFTER CONSTRUCTION
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ATTENDANCE SHEETS TO TRAINING SESSION CARRIED OUT FOR CONTRACTOR’S
NEW HIRED WORKERS
Joint Venture “Company Black
Sea Group” LTD and “Vahagn
& Samvel” LLC
TRAINING PROGRAM DATE: 23.06.2015
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NAME: ARTASHAT HIGHWAY AND NEW SHIRAK
STREET
NAME OF THE COURSE: TRAINING ON URGENCY PLANS DURING CONSTRUCTION
TYPE OF COURSE: TRAINING COURSE for NEW HIRED WORKERS
VENUE: New Shirak street
Details of the company giving the course
Company giving the course: Contractor-“Vahagn & Samvel” LLC
Lecturer: Davit Harutyunyan, Contractor’s Environmental, Health and Safety officer
Karen Tsarukyan, Contractor’s Medical Specialist
Contents of the course:
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN, OHSP
EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN, ERP
VEGETATION CLEARING PLAN AND
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PLAN
Information given
ORIENTATION RATIONAL AND OBJECTIVES ON OHSP
USES AND ORGANIZATION OF ERP
INTRODUCTION TO VEGETATION CLEARING OPERATIONS
SITE PROTECTION DURING AND AFTER CONSTRUCTION
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B. Annex 2: Corrective action plan for Tender 2
Corrective action plan for Tender 2 the construction period from March to June 2015:
N Deadline
for request
Corrective action request Date of
corrective
action
Corrective action status
1 9.03. 2015
17.03.2015
23.03.2015
31.03.2015
Most of the required signs were
installed but signs which should have
been installed on the beginning of
the Nor Shirak St. Pk 0+ 100 were
missing. Contractor is requested to
install the missing signs.
31.03.2015 The missing signs are installed
2 10.03. 2015
14.03.2015
Environmental/ ERP and safety
training is needed. Implement
environmental and health& safety
training.
14.03.2015 The training is properly held for the
Contractor’s engineering staff and
foremen.
3 12.03. 2015
17.03.2015
23.03.2015
31.03.2015
Bins for garbage collection were not
installed. Install the containers for
garbage collection.
- As of 31 March the non-
conformance was not improved.
Correction actions against the newly
set deadline on 31.03.2015 will be
checked and reported in April.
4 12.03. 2015
17.03.2015
23.03.2015
31.03.2015
Registration of complaints is not kept
on- site. Ensure the availability.
31.03.2015 Registration of complaints is
available and is kept on- site.
5 9. 03.2015
17.03.2015
23.03.2015
31.03.2015
Any measure preventing the spread
of mud was missing. Proper mud
spread measures are needed.
- As of 31 March the non-conformance
was not improved. Correction actions
against the newly set deadline on
31.03.2015 will be checked and
reported in April.
6 17.03.2015 Topsoil stripping is not implemented.
All the topsoil is being mixed with
other excavated material: garbage,
rocks, non- topsoil etc. Implement
the topsoil stripping in accordance
with TS 1002 and SEMP.
31.03.2015 Topsoil is now managed in
accordance with TS 1002 and
SEMP. But agreement is still
awaited.
7 23.03.2015
31.03.2015
The access of strangers is not
excluded in Artashat highway. The
tape fencing is in improper state and
is needed to be refreshed or
replaced with more effective fencing.
- As of 31 March the non-
conformance was not improved.
Correction actions against the newly
set deadline on 31.03.2015 will be
checked and reported in April.
8 23.03.2015
31.03.2015
Many trucks were not provided with
covers and some were operating
without using the cover. Provide and
use proper covers.
- As of 31 March the non-
conformance was not improved.
Correction actions against the newly
set deadline on 31.03.2015 will be
checked and reported in April.
9 17.03.2015
26.03.2015
The excavated earth material is not
removed from the site for more than
3 weeks. Contractor is requested to
provide schedule for removal and
31.03.2015 All the excavated material and waste
is being removed to the approved
dump site
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remove the excavated material
before.
10 17.03.2015
23.03.2015
31.03.2015
Contractor is being requested to take
measures on prevention of water
stagnation.
- As of 31 March the non-
conformance was not improved.
Correction actions against the newly
set deadline on 31.03.2015 will be
checked and reported in April.
11 17.03.2015
23.03.2015
Fire extinguisher was not available in
all sections.
23.03.2015 Fire extinguisher is now available
12 17.03.2015
23.03.2015
Copy of ERP and emergency contact
list were not available, which should
be posted in a visible place at all
work sites.
23.03.2015
Copy of ERP and emergency contact
list is now available and posted in a
visible place at all work sites.
N Deadline
for request
Corrective action request Date of
corrective
action
Corrective action status
1 15.04.2015 Environmental/ ERP and safety
training is needed for sub-
contractor’s staff. Implement
environmental and health& safety
training.
Corrected:
The training is properly held for the
sub- contractor’s staff.
2 31.03.2015
16.04.2015
Sediment laden runoff is not
prevented. Contractor is being
requested to take measures on
prevention of water stagnation.
22.04.2015 Corrected:
During the next monitoring visit the
water stagnation is not being
detected.
3 18.04.2015
30.04.2015
7. 05.2015
Bins for garbage collection were not
installed. Install the containers for
garbage collection.
- Not corrected:
As of 30 April the non- conformance
was not improved. Correction actions
against the newly set deadline on
30.04.2015 will be checked and
reported in May.
4 16.04.2015
18.04.2015
30.04.2015
7. 05.2015
Non-hazardous waste (excavation
material, rocks, concrete and metallic
parts, etc.) is managed in
accordance with SEMP.
- Not corrected:
As of 30 April the non- conformance
was not improved. Correction actions
against the newly set deadline on
30.04.2015 will be checked and
reported in May.
5 16.04.2015
18.04.2015
30.04.2015
Any measure preventing the spread
of mud was missing. Proper mud
spread measures are needed.
- Not corrected:
As of 30 April the non- conformance
was not improved. Correction actions
against the newly set deadline on
30.04.2015 will be checked and
reported in May.
6 16.04.2015
Fire- extinguisher and first- aid kit
were not available by sub- contractor
“Kamurdjshin”.
22.04.2015 Corrected
7 18.04.2015 Contractor is requested to make
corresponding appointments on
environmental/ health& safety
representative by sub- contractor
“Kamurdjshin”.
22.04.2015 Corrected:
Mr. Tigran Gharibyan is appointed
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8 7.05.2015
The access of strangers is not
excluded in Artashat highway. The
tape fencing is in improper state and
is needed to be refreshed or
replaced with more effective fencing.
Not corrected:
As of 30 April the non- conformance
was not improved. Correction actions
against the newly set deadline on
30.04.2015 will be checked and
reported in May.
9 18.04.2015
30.04.2015
7. 05.2015
Many trucks were not provided with
covers and some were operating
without using the cover. Provide and
use proper covers.
- Not corrected:
As of 30 April the non- conformance
was not improved. Correction actions
against the newly set deadline on
30.04.2015 will be checked and
reported in May.
10 16.04.2015 Some amount of excavated materials
is being detected on Nor Shirak
section.
22.04.2015 Corrected:
Only the work relevant excavated
material was on site.
11 18.04.2015
30.04.2015
7. 05.2015
Contractor didn’t provide proper
sanitary- hygienic conditions for
workers.
- Not corrected:
As of 30 April the non- conformance
was not improved. Correction actions
against the newly set deadline on
30.04.2015 will be checked and
reported in May.
12 5.05.2015 Some unsafe practices are detected
like non- fenced open pits, missing
signs, etc.
- Not corrected:
As of 30 April the non- conformance
was not improved. Correction actions
against the newly set deadline on
30.04.2015 will be checked and
reported in May.
13 5.05.2015 Availability of uniform needs some
improvement. Workers are provided
with missing items like foot wear,
gloves, etc.
- Not corrected:
As of 30 April the non- conformance
was not improved. Correction actions
against the newly set deadline on
30.04.2015 will be checked and
reported in May.
N Deadline
for request
Corrective action request Date of
corrective
action
Corrective action status
1 10.05.2015
19.05.2015
30.05.2015
Contractor’s management staff is not
wearing the uniform.
Not corrected:
Contractor is being requested to
ensure the proper uniform for all the
staff present on- site including
management staff.
2 10.05.2015
19.05.2015
Lots of unsafe practices are detected
in Nor Shirak st. The warning fencing
and signs were missing.
22.05.2015 Corrected:
3 10.05.2015
19.05.2015
30.05.2015
Unsafe practices are detected in
Artashat HW section.
Not corrected:
Contractor is being requested to
safely fence the open holes and to
install the warning signs.
4 Some amount of bins for garbage
collection was installed.
22.05.2015 Corrected:
5 10.05.2015 Fire- extinguisher is not available. 10.05.2015 Corrected:
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7 10.05.2015
Sub- contractor didn’t ensure the
availability of the copy of ERP and
emergency contact.
10.05.2015 Corrected:
8 10.05.2015
19.05.2015
Dust control is not effective.
Construction site is not properly
watered.
22.05.2015 Corrected:
9 10.05.2015
19.05.2015
According to IES comments the
slope stabilization measures at
topsoil stockpiles are not sufficiently
effective. Contractor has been
requested to implement some slope
stabilization measures.
22.05.2015 Corrected:
10 4.06.2015 Excavated waste is either hauled
from work site or is retained
temporary on-site in spoil dumps.
- Not corrected:
As of 30 May the non- conformance
was not improved. Correction actions
against the newly set deadline on
4.06.2015 will be checked and
reported in June.
11 30.05.2015 Non-hazardous waste (excavation
material, rocks, concrete and metallic
parts, etc.) is managed in
accordance with SEMP.
- Not corrected:
The updated SEMP and method
statement for borrow pit are needed.
12 10.05.2015
19.05.2015
30.05.2015
Measures preventing the spread of
mud were missing. Proper mud
spread measures are needed.
22.05.2015 Corrected:
13 10.05.2015
19.05.2015
30.05.2015
Health check was not implemented
and records are not available for
inspection.
30.05.2015 Corrected
14 10.05.2015
19.05.2015
30.05.2015
The access of strangers is not
excluded in Artashat highway. The
tape fencing is not effective and
need to be refreshed or replaced
with more effective fencing.
22.05.2015 Considerably corrected:
Contractor undertook considerable
effort to stop the entering of the
strangers into construction site The
warning signs with the forbidding text
are installed. The social specialist is
acting as mediator to communicate
with people.
15 10.05.2015
19.05.2015
30.05.2015
Many trucks were not provided with
covers and some were operating
without using the cover. Provide and
use proper covers.
- Not corrected:
As of 30 May the non- conformance
was not improved. Correction actions
against the newly set deadline on
4.06.2015 will be checked and
reported in June.
16 30.05.2015 Contractor didn’t provide proper
sanitary- hygienic conditions for
workers.
- Not corrected:
As of 30 May the non- conformance
was not improved. Correction actions
against the newly set deadline on
30.05.2015 will be checked and
reported in June.
N Deadline for
request
Corrective action request Date of
corrective
action
Corrective action status
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1 15.06.2015
23.06.2015
Newly hired workers were not
provided and were not wearing
complete uniform.
- Not corrected:
Contractor is being requested to
ensure the provision of informs to the
staff present on- site including
helmets.
2 8.06.2015
15.06.2015
23.06.2015
Lots of unsafe practices are
detected in Nor Shirak. The warning
fencing and signs were missing.
25.06.2015 Corrected:
3 8.06.2015
15.06.2015
23.06.2015
Unsafe practices are detected in
Artashat HW section: sub-
contractor’s workers are working on-
height without proper PPE.
- Not corrected
4 25.06.2015
There were newly hired workers who
were not briefed on EMP/ SEMP.
- Not corrected
5 25.06.2015 Contractor is requested to take
proper measures preventing the
presence of strangers on the
demolition area.
- Not corrected
7 25.06.2015
01.07.2015
An unauthorized use of the site has
been detected. Contractor is
requested to provide proper
documentation and make
corresponding update of the SEMP.
- Not corrected
8 8.06.2015
Dust control is not effective.
Construction site is not properly
watered.
11.06.2015 Corrected:
9 15.06.2015
25.06.2015
Sub- contractor is requested to re-
fresh the mud preventive covers on
the accesses to the site.
- Not corrected
10 4.06.2015
Excavated waste is either hauled
from work site or is retained
temporary on-site in spoil dumps
5.06.2015 Corrected:
11 30.05.2015
8.06.2015
16.06.2015
23.06.2015
Non-hazardous waste (excavation
material, rocks, concrete and
metallic parts, etc.) is managed in
accordance with SEMP.
25.06.2015 Corrected:
12 30.05.2015
8.06.2015
16.06.2015
Many trucks were not provided with
covers and some were operating
without using the cover. Provide and
use proper covers.
16.06.2015 Corrected
13 8.06.2015 Health check were not implemented
and records are not available for
sub- contractor.
16.06.2015 Corrected
14 30.05.2015
08.06.2015
Contractor didn’t provide proper
sanitary- hygienic conditions for
workers.
16.06.2015 Corrected:
evaluated satisfactory
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C. Annex 3: Status of the action from previous environmental monitoring report
N Action Time frame Responsible Status of the action
from previous EMR
1. Finalizing draft IEE for
Babajanyan-Ashtarak highway for
Tranche 2
By February-March
2015
PIU, DESC Approved by ADB in
March 2015
2. Finalizing EIA/IEE for Davitashen-
Ashtarak highway Tranche 2
By April-May 2015 PIU, DESC Approved by ADB in
May 2015
3. Finalizing EARF for Tranche 2 By February-March
2015
PIU, DESC Approved by ADB in
March 2015
4. Public consultations for Tranche 2 By March-April 2015 PIU, DESC Organized by PIU in
May 2015
5. Regular monitoring visits of
construction works according to
the EMP
Twice a month upon
construction works
start in Tender 2
PIU, DESC implementing
6. excavated material dump site
inspection visit
Once a month PIU, DESC implementing
7. Review of the environmental
monitoring data on dust, noise,
vibration and NO/NO2/SO2
Every month after
construction works
starts
PIU, DESC implementing
8. Review and approval of the
construction SEMPs for Tender 2
January – February
2015
PIU, DESC Reviewed and
Approved SEMPs
9. signboards with project information
and safety warning signs
placement at the construction site
for Tender 2
January-February
2015
DESC,
Contractor
implementing
10. Organization of training on
environmental safeguard
implementation to PIU, DESC and
Contractor environmental staff to
be held by DESC's international
environmental consultant
April -May 2015 PIU, DESC,
Contractor
implemented
11. Contractors staff safeguard
training for Tender 2
February 2015 DESC,
Contractor
implemented
12. Regular awareness training for
newly recruited staff
Upon the need DESC,
Contractor
implementing
13. Review and addressing the GRM
for Tender 2
End of every month PIU, DESC implementing
14. Redress of registered 7 complaints
on cracks in old houses due to
construction vibration impact for
Tender 1
February – May2015 PIU, DESC,
Contractor
Provided
Compensation
15. Reporting on environmental
safeguards
Monthly, Quarterly
Bi-annual
PIU, DESC,
Contractor
Implemented during
the reporting period
D. Annex 4: The results of air quality, noise and vibration monitoring for Tender 2
E. Annex 5: Example of weekly environmental monitoring checklist
MITIGATION COMPLIANCE & INSPECTION MONITORING Report N10
Project: SUDIP – Tranche 1, Tender 2, “Construction of Road Links of the Yerevan Western Ring Road”.
Implementing Agency: DESC______________
Scope of Inspection: Artashat Highway (PK km 0+300÷km 1+850) and New Shirak Street (PK km 0+0.100÷km0+0.400 km)
Contractor: Vahagn and Samvel LLC/ subcontractor “Kamurdjshin”
Attendees : Name & Position: Mrs. Armine Yedigaryan, ADB
Mrs. Ruzanna Voskanyan, PIU EO, Mrs, Edita Vardgesyan, DESC ES
Date: 21.05.2015 and 22. 05. 2015
Weather Condition: cloudy
Monitoring visit was carried out with the presence of:
Mr. David Harutyunyan, Contractor’s EHS,
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WORK SITE: General
Environmental management: environmental team, health& safety, emergency, trainings, grievance redress mechanism
Construction Activity Mitigation Measure (as per EMP/SEMP)
Mitigation Implement
ed
Yes/No/NA
Mitigation Effective*
1 to 5
Corrective Action Request (CAR) including
deadline for effective CA.
Resolution Status of previous CAR
(resolved/outstanding actions required)
Environmental team
All activities 1. Person in charge on environmental
management is appointed and is
present on-site
Y 1
Mr Aramais Atoyan is
charged with
responsibility
Sub-contractor’s
representative is Mr.
Tigran Gharibyan
Health& safety
All activities 2. Warning signs and exclusion
barriers erected around work site
areas
N 4
Although the non-
conformance is
considerably corrected
especially in Nor Shirak
section, there are still
some very dangerous
places. The open holes
need to be safely fenced
and warning signs
installed. Implement
immediately.
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All activities 3. Access of strangers and outsiders
is excluded
Y 1
There were no strangers
present on- site the
moment of the site visit.
Non- conformance
considerably corrected.
Contractor undertook
considerable effort to stop
strangers into construction site
The warning signs with the
forbidding text are installed.
The social specialist is acting as
mediator to communicate with
people.
All activities 4. Workers are provided with and are
using the uniform, applicable
safety/protection equipment for
site conditions
N 5
Contractor’s management
staff is not wearing the
uniform
Ensure the proper uniform
by all the staff present on-
site including management
staff before 30 May 2015.
Not corrected. Non-
conformance repeated
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All activities 5. Worker’s health checks
implemented
Y 2
(assessment is given
based on the conversation
with Contractor’s doctor
who promised to ensure
availability of health
check of Kamurdjshin
records at the office)
Implement also the health checks by sub- contractor’s staff before 30 May 2015.
All activities 6. Sanitary-hygienic conditions for
workers are provided: drinking and
washing water supply, mealtime
utilities, toilets, rest time, etc.
N 4
The monitoring stated that
workers are not using
utilities available at
Contractor’s office at
Artashat HW.
Sanitary-hygienic
conditions for workers are
not satisfactory
Provide proper sanitary-
hygienic conditions for
workers before 30 May
2015
All activities 7. First aid kit is available on-site and
is accessible to all workers.
Y 1
All activities 8. Fire extinguisher available Y 1
Emergency Response Plan
All activities 9. Person in charge on emergency
management is appointed and is
present on-site
Y 1
Mr Ara Antonyan is
charged with
responsibility
Sub-contractor’s
representative is Mr
Tigran Gharibyan
All activities 10. Copy of ERP and emergency
contact list are available, updated
and posted in a visible place at all
work sites
Y 1
Corrected
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All activities 11. Accident report maintained N/A -
All activities 12. Damage of utilities and/or other
structures managed
Y 1
Trainings and orientation courses
All activities 13. Workers briefed on CEMP/ SEMP
at time of starting employment
Y 1
All activities 14. Workers briefed on ERP at time of
starting employment
Y 1
All activities 15. Job-specific environmental and
safety training for workers
provided
Y 1
Work site cleanliness
All activities 16. The work site kept clean from
debris, garbage, etc.
N 5
The Artashat HW
section is especially
dirty.
The cleanliness the site is
Contractor’s
responsibility. Clean the
site to the extent possible
before 30 May 2015.
non- conformance is not
corrected and repeated
All activities 17. Bins for garbage collection are
installed
N 5
Install proper garbage
collection facilities
before 30 May 2015.
Not corrected. Non-
conformance repeated
Public communication and grievance redress mechanism: environmental issues
All activities 18. Meeting with community members
on construction activities,
environmental impacts and
mitigation measures held
Y 1
All activities 19. Register of complaints maintained,
Complains observed during the last
visit addressed
Y
1
All activities 20. People are notified on
inconveniences: water, electricity
breaks, etc.
N/A
Environmental parameters: Dust control
Earth works, material 21. Trucks are operating using covers N 5 Implement before 30 Not corrected. Non-
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delivery, removal of
existing pavement,
asphalt pavement
May 2015 conformance repeated
22. Construction sites watered Y 1
Corrected
23. Equipment and haul vehicles are
fitted with effective emission
control equipment
Y 1
Noise control
Operation of
machinery while
earth works, material
delivery, removal of
existing pavement,
asphalt pavement
24. Construction noise levels are
acceptable at closest sensitive
receptor
Y 1 Visually the noise level was not
excessive. More exact
information shall be obtained as
soon as the report on
environmental monitoring for
May shall be submitted.
25. Equipment fitted with effective
silencers
Y 1
26. managed by restricting operating
hours
Y 1
27. managed by portable noise barrier
panels
N/A
Vibration control
Operation of
machinery while
removal of existing
pavement, asphalt
pavement
28. managed by reducing time exposed
to vibration,
N/A
29. managed by portable vibration
barrier panels
N/A
Earth works 30. Erosion control: excavated slopes
stabilised
Y 1
Corrected
All activities using
liquid materials
31. Spillages are managed properly N/A
Earth works 32. Sediment laden runoff is prevented Y 1
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Water stagnations have
not been detected
Earth works, material
delivery, removal of
existing pavement,
asphalt pavement
33. Drains are kept open and are not
blocked by sediment
Y 1
All activities using
machinery
34. Tires of trucks are cleaned before
entering city roads
Y 1
Corrected
Earth works 35. Excavated waste is either hauled
from work site or is retained
temporary on-site in spoil dumps
Y 1
Only the work relevant
excavated material was
on site.
All activities 36. Proper maintenance of re-planted
trees and shrubs, and median lawn
N/A
Construction waste management
removal of existing
asphalt pavement
37. Waste asphalt is disposed of in
approved sites N/A
Earth works,
demolition of
structures,
dismantling of
utilities
38. Non-hazardous waste (excavation
material, rocks, concrete and
metallic parts, etc.) is managed in
accordance with SEMP
Y 5
The updated SEMP and
method statement for
borrow pit are needed.
Implement before 30
May 2015
Not corrected. Non-
conformance repeated
Removal of existing
pavement,
39. Hazardous waste is managed in
accordance with SEMP
N/A
Use of chemicals,
fuel, lubricants, etc.
while all activities
40. Leakages and liquid waste is
managed in accordance with WMP
N/A
Contractor’s facilities and equipment
Contractor’s camp
establishment
41. Site Management Plan for the
camp available
Y 3 Site Management Plan for
the Sub- contractor’s
construction camp is to be
Not corrected. Non-
conformance repeated
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included in the SEMP.
Implement before 30 May
15
Contractor’s facilities 42. Contractor’s facilities are
established according to SEMP
Y 1
* Mitigation Effectiveness Rating Criteria
1. Very Good 23 2. Good 1 3. Fair 1 4. Poor 2 5. Very Poor 5
Attachments (Eg. Photos, Remarks, laboratory reports etc.) Remarks: Non- conformances repeated:
Trucks are operating without covers and creating high dust level.
The safety of APs is not ensured. The tape fencing is not sufficient. Proper fencing and more effective safety measures are needed.
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The following good practices have been detected:
The register book for complains of APs is available and the records are kept
The posters prohibiting the access for strangers and dumping of garbage are installed
Watering of the site has been implemented. Mud preventive gravel layer is covered
Contractor is notified on all non-conformances and requested to make arrangements on improvement. Notes on Use of Mitigation Compliance and Inspection Monitoring Form This form, or an adaptation of it, should be used during routine (preferably weekly) site inspections by the PIU environmental specialist/unit or representative (Supervision Consultant) to monitor implementation of the EMP for a construction project. Routine site inspections should cover all current/relevant construction activities being implemented on the project site at the time of inspection. Ideally, the Contractor’s environmental manager/focal point should accompany the PIU environmental specialist or representative during routine inspections. Once completed, the form should be sent to the Contractor for his information and action including any photographs. A copy of the completed form is retained in the data management system of the PIU for reference during subsequent site inspections and for referral during preparation of monitoring reports. Column 1 Construction Activity – All current/relevant construction activities taking place on the project site for which mitigation measures are required under the EMP/SEMP, are listed. Column 2 Mitigation Measure – Specific mitigation measures required under the EMP/SEMP for the corresponding construction activity are listed. Column 4 Corrective Action Request – Where the inspection identifies non-compliance or ineffective implementation of a mitigation measure, specific corrective actions are identified, discussed and agreed with the Contractor including a deadline for effective corrective action. Column 5 Resolution Status of Previous CARs – Each subsequent site inspection involves review of the resolution status of previous CARs. This is useful in assessing the responsiveness of the Contractor to environmental non compliances and where necessary provides the basis for determining when a contractual non-compliance penalty may need to be invoked (e.g. persistent noncompliance / no response to CAR).