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ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF AFGHANISTAN
KABUL MUNICIPALITY
KABUL URBAN TRANSPORT EFFICIENCY
IMPROVEMENT (KUTEI) PROJECT
E4231
ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
Civil Works contracts – Lots 1, 2, 3 & 4
Prepared by: KUTEI
NCB lots: 1, 2, 3 & 4
May 20 2013
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABBREVIATIONS ........................................................................................................................................................................ 3
I INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................................. 4
2 DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT ...................................................................................................................................... 4
2.1 PROJECT LOCATIONS ........................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.2 PROJECT BENEFITS ................................................................................................................................................................ 8
3 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACTS .................................................................................................................... 8
3.1 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................................................................... 8
3.2 OBJECTIVES OF THE ESMP .................................................................................................................................................... 8
3.3 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................ 9
3.4 ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITS/CERTIFICATES .............................................................................................................................. 9
3.5 PREPARATION AND ORGANIZATION OF ESMP .................................................................................................................... 10
3.6 SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACTS ....................................................................................................... 11
4 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT MITIGATION ............................................................................................. 13
4.1 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL CRITERIA............................................................................................................................. 13
4.2 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL SAFEGUARDS ...................................................................................................................... 13
4.3 MITIGATION MEASURES ...................................................................................................................................................... 13
4.4 GOOD CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES GUIDELINE AND CONTRACTOR’S CHECKLIST ................................................................ 22
5 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MONITORING PLAN .................................................................................................... 32
6 INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS ....................................................................................................................................... 35
6.1 KEY AGENCIES ...................................................................................................................................................................... 35
6.2 ROLE OF INVOLVED AGENCIES .................................................................................................................................................. 36
6.3 REPORTING AND FOLLOW UP .................................................................................................................................................. 36
6.4 PUBLIC COMPLAINTS ............................................................................................................................................................. 37
7 IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE ............................................................................................................................................. 37
ANNEXURE - 1 PUBLIC CONSULTATION ...................................................................................................................................... 38
ANNEXURE – 2: GOOD CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES GUIDELINES ................................................................................................ 42
ANNEXURE – 3: CONTRACTOR’S CHECKLIST ON ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL ISSUES............................................................. 53
ANNEXURE-4: ORGANOGRAM SHOWING WORK FLOW FOR IMPLEMENTING ............................................................................ 55
ANNEXURE-5: ESMP IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE ............................................................................................................. 56
ANNEX: 6- FIGURES OF DIFFERENT ROAD SECTIONS .................................................................................................................. 57
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ABBREVIATIONS
BOD - Bio Chemical Oxygen Demand
CNS - Consultant
DO - Dissolved Oxygen
EMO - Environmental Monitoring Officer
EMR - Environmental Management Representative
ESMP - Environmental and Social Management Plan
GCP - Good Construction Points
KM - Kabul Municipality
Km - Kilometers
KURIP - Kabul Urban Roads Improvement Project
KUTEI - Kabul Urban Transport Efficiency Improvement
m - Meters
MC - Monitoring Committee
MAFP - Mobility and Access facilitation Plan
NEPA - National Environmental Protection Agency
PAP - Project Affected Persons
ROW - Right of Way
SE - Safeguard Engineer
SPM - Suspended Particulate Matter
SS - Suspended Solids
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I INTRODUCTION
This document briefly described the project, its benefit, the policy and legislative framework, as well as the aims and
objectives of this Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP).
KURIP was the first phase of the current KUTEI project which completed in December 2011. This Phase included the
design of a 70 km priority road network in selected four primary road corridors and the reconstruction of around 10
km roads through NCB. The Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Kabul Municipality (KM) own force
took up some twenty kilometer of the remaining priority road network. Accordingly, there remained about 38 km of
road needing reconstruction from the initial priority road network at the end of KURIP.
2 DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
The development objective of the project (PDO) is to improve transport services efficiency in selected corridors and
build institutional capacity to strengthen service delivery. The grant from Afghanistan Reconstruction Trust Fund
(ARTF) will finance:
Component A– Investments in Road Improvements and Transport Efficiency will be undertaken through two
subcomponents, namely road rehabilitation on selected corridors and essential measures to improve transport
services efficiency.
Subcomponent A1 Civil works for road rehabilitation on selected corridors: The civil works are focused on the
deteriorated road sections of about 32 km on the selected four corridors. The civil works include rehabilitation of
road infrastructure. The work includes, where necessary: roadside drains; pedestrian sidewalks, street lights and
traffic signals. The four corridors are either key radius roads or circular connecters of national highways to alleviate
through traffic from coming into the city center. The sections to be rehabilitated have been selected in consultation
with the MOI’s traffic department, and detailed designs were prepared under KURIP. Major aspects considered for
the selection includes level of deterioration; observed or forecasted high volume of traffic; bottleneck in between
rehabilitated sections, and potential corridors for public transport.
Subcomponent A2 Measures to improve the municipality’s efficiency of transport services: In light of the urgent
needs for O&M, and improvements of overall transport services, including public transport; the following measures,
including studies, designs and capacity building activities, have tentatively been selected.
Component B Capacity building on project delivery efficiency: This component will support the implementation
partners to strengthen their human resources and systems capacity in urban transport policy, transport planning and
urban transport infrastructure construction and maintenance through technical assistance and south-south learning.
This component will also support monitoring and evaluation and impact evaluation. Additionally, assistance will be
offered to migrate selected functions of project implementation like financial management, procurement, monitoring
and evaluation, technical and engineering design and troubleshooting to become core responsibilities of Kabul
Municipality.
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Component C: Incremental Operating Costs, This component will support Kabul Municipality and Project
Management Unit (PMU) to have adequate project management capacity to implement the proposed project
efficiently by financing office equipment, furniture, consumables, and also salaries which consistent with norms
approved under the Capacity Building for Results Program.
2.1 Project Locations
The Project is located in the Kabul city covering 10.01 Km of few roads of district 3, 8 and 9. These roads connect
most of the congesting road in the urban area which is a major concern for packaging the selected road segments
where businesses shop, Government offices and other institutions are located. Therefore, the packages were
designed to include roads in the close by vicinity for better management and planning.
Since the project is purely rehabilitation of the existing right of way (RoW) therefore, the pavement will follow the
current roads alignment in four different lots.
The selected road segments (Lots No. 1, 2, 3 and 4) are located in five localities of Kabul city... Lot-1 is located in
Macrorayn II and Macrorayan III Area, While Lot-2 is also located in two localities that the 1st is Macrorayn IV area,
District 9, Kabul city. Similarly the second road of Lot-2 is located in front of Kabul Nandare building, district 8 Kabul
city.
Lot – 3 covers two roads , the first location is Charahi Shahid and Pule Surkh area, District 3 and the second location
is from Jamal Mena depo area to opposite of Agriculture Ministry area, District 3 Kabul city. Lot – 4 is located in one
locality from Karte Mamorin area to Mirwas Maidan squear, district 3 Kabul city. Table: 1 hereunder shows the
details of selected road segments for Lot 1, 2, 3 and 4, while Figure: 1 depicts the location of each subproject.
Table- 2 KUTEI Project Details of the Selected Road Segments for Lot 1, 2, 3 & 4
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FIGURE.1- Locations of the Selected Road Segments
2.2 Project Benefits
A well-functioning urban road system is a basic requirement for transport services’ improvement as well as for all
future development and environmental protection of the city. Further, construction of a sustainable side drain
network will ensure that pooling of water on the roads and blocked drains will be avoided. This will have positive
impact on public health as well as enhancing the life of the road pavement.
The proposed project will also result in improved traffic flows in improved corridors or segments of the City. The
smooth flow of traffic will lead to reduction in travel time, traffic blocks, engine idle time and damage to motor
vehicles. The ensuing benefits to public health and economy though marginal will also justify the project. It is
believed that these measures would significantly reduce traffic congestions and air pollution of the city center,
improve traffic safety and enhance transport efficiency. These positive outcomes of the Project will contribute to the
overall wellbeing of the citizens of Kabul.
3 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACTS
3.1 Environmental and Social Requirements
Article 13 of the Environmental Act enacted by the Government of Afghanistan in 2006 prohibits any person from
undertaking an activity or implementing a project, plan or policy that is likely to have a significant adverse effect on
the environment. Article 14 presents the approval procedure while article 16 provides details of submitting
information to National Environmental Protection Agency to decide on the type of environmental assessment
required for approval. Depending on the nature of the adverse impact either an environmental impact statement or a
comprehensive mitigation plan has to be prepared.
The proposed project does not envisage significant and irreversible adverse impacts on the environment and
community, both. The identified adverse impacts are localized in spatial extent and short in duration and are
manageable by implementing mitigation measures detailed in the Environmental and Social Management Plan
(ESMP). Further, it is expected that the beneficial impacts of the project are significant. Therefore, a comprehensive
mitigation plan, as specified in article 15 of the Law, has been prepared and incorporated in the ESMP. The project is
subject to the legislation of the Government of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the World Bank operational
policies- OP4.01, Environmental Assessment and OP- 4.12 (Involuntary Resettlement.
3.2 Objectives of the ESMP
This Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) is prepared as part of the project preparation phase and its
objectives are;
To comply with all the environmental and Social requirements of the Government of Afghanistan,
including but not limited to the Environment Act of 2007 and its Regulations;
To comply with the World Bank Policies;
To achieve sustainable, environmentally and socially acceptable development interventions for KUTEI;
To sensitize KM and the contractors on environmental management.
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In order to achieve the above objectives the following action has been taken in formulating the ESMP.
Outlining measures to be adopted in project planning and design to avoid or minimize adverse impacts
on environment and public, both;
Formulating specific mitigation measures to avoid or minimize the adverse impacts;
Preparing a plan to monitor the implementation of the mitigation measures and their effectiveness in
combating the adverse impacts;
Establishing an institutional mechanism for ESMP implementation, monitoring and reporting
3.3 Environmental Management Specifications
The Project contract documents prepared by the consultant will specify that the Kabul Municipality and construction
contractors will implement the environmental and social management plan which is the objective of this report. In
order to facilitate the implementation process during the construction phase, environmental safeguard specifications
have been prepared as a standalone document which is included in the technical specifications of the bid documents.
3.4 Environmental Permits/Certificates
Before commencement of project activities the project proponent, Kabul Municipality will have to submit an
application to National Environmental Protection Authority (NEPA) giving sufficient information to NEPA to determine
the positive and negative impacts of the project. NEPA will then authorize the project with or without conditions. If
NEPA considers the project to have significant adverse impacts it may require KM to submit an environmental impact
statement or comprehensive mitigation plan upon receipt of which NEPA will issue the certificate of compliance.
The afore mentioned application and screening report has been prepared by the consultant as per article 14 of
Environmental Act and submitted to the project proponent-Kabul Municipality, to be forwarded to NEPA.
As it is expected that around 42953 m3 of rocks would be required as base material where the contractor may have
to depend on the supplies from crushers already established (eg. in Tangi Pul-e-Charkhi are in district 12/Bene-Hesar
in district 8/ Sang-e-Naweshta in District 20) or establish a quarry and crushing unit for this project. In the latter case
the contractor will have to obtain pollution control permits from NEPA as per requirements of the Environmental Act
EIA Regulations and also a Mining Contract from the Ministry of Mines.
And similarly burrow pits used for extraction of fill material and waste material disposal sites will also require
pollution control permits from the NEPA.
The regulatory requirements of the project are summarized below as Table -1
Table – 3 Regulatory Requirements
Activity Applicable
Legislation
Competent
Authority
Compliance
Document
Responsibility
KUTEI Project
Activities
Environmental
Act & EIA
Regulations
NEPA Certificate of
compliance
Kabul
Municipality
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Disposal of
construction
waste such as
stripped
pavement
material
Environmental
Act & EIA
Regulations
NEPA Certificate of
Compliance
Contractor/Consult
ant/Kabul
Municipality
Establishing &
operating stone
crusher & quarry
Environmental
Act & EIA
Regulations
NEPA Pollution Control
Certificate
Contractor
Extracting rock
material from
quarry;
Extracting fill
material from
burrow pits
Environmental
Act & EIA
Regulations;
Minerals Law
NEPA
Ministry of Mines
Mining Contract Contractor
3.5 Preparation and Organization of ESMP
In preparing the Environmental Report the consultants held a series of public consultations with potential Project
Affected Persons (PAPs), particularly in relation to mitigating the social impacts.
Field visits were employed to identify environmental and social impacts of the project and to consult PAPs along the
selected roads to obtain their views on mitigation measures and other aspects of environmental and social impact
management. Discussions were also held with Kabul Municipality (KM), the World Bank country office and the
National Environmental Protection Authority (NEPA) in developing mitigation measures and preparing the
Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) taking into consideration ‘Environmental and Social Safeguard
Framework for emergency reconstruction projects in Afghanistan as agreed between World Bank and Government of
Afghanistan.
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3.6 Summary of Environmental and Social Impacts
The project is expected to generate several beneficial impacts. Construction of a sustainable side drain network will
ensure that pooling of water on the roads and blocked drains will be avoided.
This will have positive impact on public health as well as enhancing the life of the road pavement. Further, roads in
good condition will reduce traffic blocks, engine idle time and damage to motor vehicles. The ensuing benefits to
public health and economy though marginal will also justify the project.
Potential adverse impacts on the environment and public, which will be mainly limited to the Construction Phase,
have also been identified and are listed below.
3.6.1 Construction Phase
Community mobility and small business and shop owners: The subproject may affect adversely on either side of the
roads during the construction and mitigation for these impacts will have to be pre-planned and commence prior to
construction.
Surface water quality: The surface water bodies in close proximity to the project construction sites may deteriorate if
erosion products and silt, construction material including burrowed fill material and sand, construction waste, water
used in construction activities and domestic effluent from work camps are allowed to reach the receiving water
bodies.
Ground water quality: It may also adversely affected by uncontrolled extraction of water and indiscriminate
discharge of polluted water on open ground
Air quality: It may deteriorate the air quality due to emissions from plants such as crusher unit, hot mix plant,
batching plant and mixer. Further, haulage of construction materials and equipment and haulage and disposal of
stripped material and stripping of road pavement could add to air quality deterioration.
Noise and vibration levels: In and around the construction sites could increase as a result of operating construction
machinery and during unloading and loading of material.
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Soil: In excavated areas may erode and may be carried over by run off; Burrowed material may also be washed away
or carried away by wind if not covered. Further, soil could become contaminated by accidental spillages of petroleum
products and hazardous chemicals used at construction sites.
Handling and storage of hazardous material: May also contaminate the surrounding environment if these find their
way in to the environment.
Disposal of spoil and construction waste: Such as stripped pavement material may also contaminate the
surroundings and also ground water.
Location and Operation of Work Camps and Temporary Yards: May not only damage the immediate environment
but also contaminate the surroundings with waste.
Traffic and Pedestrian movement: May be affected adversely by road closures, storage of construction material and
spoil and dust generated by construction activities.
Temporary changes to land use may occur if quarries and burrow pits are to be employed to extract base and fill
material
Public health: Could also be adversely affected if water is allowed to pool in and around construction sites and
camps, and by increased levels of dust and noise.
Occupational health and safety: The construction workers may be affected adversely due to hazardous working
environments where high noise, dust, unsafe movement of machinery etc. may be present
Impacts on community: During the construction phase could also result from, construction workers developing
conflicts with local community, spread of vector borne and communicable diseases from labor camps, and disruption
of services and shifting of utilities
Land/assets Acquisition: None of the sub- project involves land/assets acquisition impacts; because the sub-projects
(all four lots) work comprises rehabilitation within the existing right of way. However, some of the roads are used by
mobile vendors plying their trade within the right 0f way (e.g. Road W 6, W 8, W11, & W12). Further, some roads are
used as market places and also for loading mini buses and buses (e.g. Road W 11 & W12). Income generation from
these road based activities may be affected during construction unless a Mobility and Access Facilitation Plan (MAFP)
and a construction schedule facilitating uninterrupted businesses is prepared and alternative sites are provided for
these activities whenever income generation from the activities may be adversely affected.
All the above adverse impacts of construction phase are localized in spatial extent, temporary and short in duration
and can be mitigated by good standard construction practices and mitigation measures detailed in the following
section.
3.6.2 Operation Phase
The adverse impacts during operation phase of the project are not very significant.
Air quality - levels of air pollutants could increase marginally as more vehicles would use the roads after
rehabilitation
Noise levels may also marginally increase as more vehicles use the road at higher speeds
Road accidents may increase due to higher number of vehicles using the roads at increased speeds. If control
measures are not adopted this could become a hazard to pedestrians, too.
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4 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT MITIGATION
4.1 Environmental and Social Criteria
Proper plans and engineering designs which take into consideration environmental and social aspects will avoid or
minimize most of the potential adverse environmental impacts.
The environmental criteria used in planning and design phase are presented below as a check list which may be
referred to in ascertaining whether environmental considerations have been incorporated.
Table -3 Checklists on Environmental Criteria for Planning and Design
Environmental Query Response 1 Has the quantity and source for extraction of construction material
determined
2 Has the quantity and source of water, energy inputs identified 3 Has sites been identified for safe disposal of construction waste 4 Has the design incorporated sustainable side drain network 5 Has the project considered required and reasonable road safety
measures
4.2 Environmental and Social Safeguards
Although several objectives were cited earlier the main purpose of formulating the ESMP is to recommend a set of
environmental and social safeguard measures to address the adverse environmental and social impacts of the
project.
In preparing the safe guard measures the following order was adopted:
1. Avoiding the occurrence of adverse environmental impacts was the first priority;
2. Minimizing the adverse impact was considered next;
3. Mitigating the adverse impact to its full extent was considered next;
4. Compensation was considered when mitigation was not adequate.
4.3 Mitigation Measures
In formulating the mitigation action for all three phases of the project the following approach was used:
Mitigation measures proposed should be:
1 Pragmatic - measures should be readily implementable, effective and practicable
2 Efficient - measures should effectively achieve the objectives of environmental management within the limits
of available information, time and resources;
3 Adaptive - measures should be flexible in order that they can be adjusted to the realities, issues and
circumstances of the project without compromising the ultimate objectives.
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The following mitigation activities have been formulated based on the above order of priority.
4.3.1 Pre-Construction Phase
The Project related environmental and social impacts to be addressed during the pre-construction phase are mainly
the social impacts e.g. disturbance of mobile vendors caused by construction activities and road closures. While
community in the vicinity of the roads to be rehabilitated will be affected by road closures and marginal air quality
deterioration and enhanced noise levels during the construction phase, the main groups of project affected persons
(PAPs) are the small business and shop owners on either side of the roads.
Further, some part of the roads is used by mobile vendors plying their trade within the right of way (e.g. Road W-6,
W-8, W-11 and W-12). Further, some roads are used as market places and also for parking (e.g. Road W-11). Income
generation from these road based activities may be affected during construction unless a Mobility and Access
Facilitation Plan (MAFP) and a construction schedule facilitating uninterrupted businesses is prepared and alternative
sites are provided for these activities whenever income generation from the activities may be adversely affected.
Social Impacts
(1) The objectives of the ESMP in regard to social aspects are:
- To ensure that adverse impacts on the community is avoided, mitigated or compensated
- To ensure similar or better living conditions for project affected persons (PAPs) for the limited period of time
their livelihood may be interrupted.
(2) The mitigation measures recommended are:
Schedule the construction activities to avoid or minimize impact on road side shops, businesses and
houses.
Prepare a coordinated Mobility and Access Facilitation Plan (MAFP) and construction schedule to avoid
or minimize impact of construction related road closures and blocking of access to properties.
Inform the potential PAPs of the MAFP and the schedule of construction activities and road closures.
Provide alternative sites for vendors/micro businesses using or are in the right of way. These sites
should be selected to facilitate equal or enhanced income/living conditions.
Conduct public consultations on selection of alternatives site for vendor/micro business
Implement the Compensation Plan where necessary
Preparation of the MAFP is of prime importance to avoid significant adverse impacts on the community, in general,
and on the, businesses and shops flanking and within the ROW, in particular. MAFP should be prepared as soon as
the contractor submits his construction plan to the Engineer. Kabul Municipality will be instrumental in preparing the
MAFP with the assistance of the Consultant and Contractor. This plan will take into consideration the views expressed
by the community on mitigating adverse impacts, recorded during the Public Consultation process of the project
design phase and presented as Annexure 2 of this document. By careful planning and scheduling the construction
activities and facilitating traffic on each road this plan will ensure that the adverse effect on the income of the
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businesses and shops will be avoided or minimized, and impact on access to all properties including businesses will be
minimal. This plan will also include the provision of alternative and acceptable sites to mobile vendors who conduct
their business within the ROW. KM/KUTEI Engineer will instruct the Contractor to amend his construction schedule to
satisfy the requirements of the MAFP.
It is also essential to ensure that significant adverse impacts on the above categories of people are avoided by
adopting the MAFP. In case where significant adverse impacts cannot be avoided by the MAFP an inventory of losses
(IOL) of the PAPs will have to be prepared to decide on the compensation required. Based on the findings of the IOL a
compensation plan will have to be prepared with the participation of the PAPS.
Hydrological Impacts
(1)The objective of the ESMP in managing hydrological impact is:
- To facilitate efficient and uninterrupted drainage of surface peak runoff
(2) Mitigation measures recommended are:
- Design cost effective side drains to cater to runoff
Accessibility Impacts
(1) The objective of the ESMP with regard to accessibility impacts is:
- To ensure that no accessibility problems would occur due to raising of road profile
(2) Mitigation measures recommended are:
- The road designs should match in with the existing footpaths and property entrances
4.3.2 Construction Phase
Orientation for Contractors/Workers
(1) The objectives of orientation for contractors/workers are:
- To ensure that the contractors and the workers understand the environmental requirements of the project
and implementation of mitigation measures.
(2) The mitigation measures proposed in this regard are:
- Conducting special briefing and/or on-site training for the contractors and workers on the environmental
requirement of the project
- Conducting briefing session as and when required
Water Quality
(1) The objective of the ESMP with regard to water quality management is:
- To ensure adverse impacts on water quality caused by construction activities are minimized
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2) The mitigation measures proposed in this regard are:
Proper construction management including, training of operators and other workers to avoid pollution
of water bodies by the operation of construction machinery and equipment
Storage of lubricants, fuels and other hydrocarbons in self-contained enclosures
Disposal of water and waste products arising from the site via a suitably designed temporary drainage
system in a manner that will not cause pollution problems or other nuisance.
Proper disposal of solid waste from construction activities and labor camps
Cover the construction material and spoil stockpiles with a suitable material to reduce material loss and
sedimentation.
Temporary construction facilities including structures and material stockpiles shall be located at least 50
m away from water bodies
Avoid disposal of wash water, solid waste as discarded packing etc., waste from concrete agitator
cleaning operations and excavated material on water bodies and wetlands adjacent to or in the vicinity
of the sites
Stripped materials such as from road pavement shall not be stored where natural drainage will be
disrupted.
Vehicles and equipment shall be maintained in good operable condition, ensuring no leakage of oil or
fuel
Regular checks shall be carried out on all equipment, plant and machinery
Servicing of vehicles, machinery and equipment at properly managed and equipped workshops where
waste oil is collected and disposed of at approved locations
Providing sanitation arrangements at work sites and temporary accommodation facilities to avoid
release of waste water and sewage to drains or water bodies
Air Quality/Dust
(1) The objective of the ESMP in relation to air quality management is:
- To minimize the air borne particulate matter released to the atmosphere
(2) The mitigation measures recommended to achieve this objective are:
All heavy equipment and machinery shall be fitted in full compliance with the national and municipal
regulations
Plant and equipment using fuel that may produce high levels of air pollutants shall be used only with
prior written consent of the National Environmental Protection Agency(NEPA),
Stockpiled soil and sand shall be slightly wetted before loading, particularly in windy dry conditions
Stockpiles of sand and aggregate greater than 20 m3 in volume shall be enclosed in walls extending
above the pile and beyond its front face.
Areas within the site where there is a regular movement of vehicles shall have an acceptable all-weather
surface.
Weigh hoppers shall be vented to a suitable filter.
Fuel efficient and well maintained haulage trucks with proper exhaust baffles shall be employed to
minimize exhaust emissions
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All vehicles, while parked on the site shall have their engines turned off.
Using efficient equipment, machinery and vehicles with regular checking to affect necessary corrections
or repairs to ensure compliance with safety and air pollution requirements
Soil, sand and other construction material in storage and in transit shall be covered
Effective water sprays shall be used during the delivery and handling of all sand and aggregate and other
similar material when dust is likely to be created and to dampen them during dry, windy weather.
Providing barriers in locations where strong winds are likely to blow away dust and debris
Spraying of bare areas and roads used for haulage of material with water
Washing of tires and lower body of vehicles when moving out from the construction site
Selection of sites for material extraction away from residential areas to reduce impact of dust
Noise/ Vibration
(1) The objectives of the ESMP in relation to noise and ground vibration management are:
- To minimize noise level increases during construction operations.
- To minimize/avoid ground vibration due to construction operations
(2) The mitigation measures recommended in this regard are:
All powered mechanical equipment and machinery shall be fitted with noise abating gear such as
mufflers for effective sound reducing, in full compliance with the national and municipal regulations.
As far as possible, the operation of heavy equipment shall be conducted in daylight hours.
Construction equipment which generates excessive noise/vibration shall be isolated
Well maintained haulage trucks will be used with speed controls
Taking reasonable measures as installing acoustic screens to minimize noise near noise sensitive areas
such as schools and places of worship
Responsibility for rectifying damages caused by vibration generated from or by the use of any
equipment, machinery and haulage vehicles to be borne by the contractor.
Soil Erosion/Surface Run-off
(1) The objectives of the ESMP in relation to soil erosion/surface run-off management are:
- To minimize soil erosion
- Minimize carryover of eroded soil particles by surface run-off
(2) The mitigation measures recommended include:
Back-fill should be compacted properly in accordance with design standards.
In the short-term, either temporary or permanent drainage works shall protect all areas susceptible to
erosion, flood damage and silt transport/sedimentation.
Measures shall be taken to prevent ponging of surface water and scouring of slopes.
Newly eroded channels shall be backfilled and restored to natural contours
Use of silt traps where earthworks are carried out adjacent to water bodies,
Handling and Storage of Hazardous Materials
(1) The objective of the ESMP in relation to handling and storage of construction material management is:
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- To minimize contamination of the immediate surroundings
(2) The mitigation measures recommended include:
Hydrocarbons and hazardous materials shall be stored on impervious ground under cover; the area shall
be constructed as a spill tray to avoid spread of accidental spills.
Safe ventilation for storage of volatile chemicals shall be provided.
Access to areas containing hazardous substances shall be restricted and controlled.
All hot mix plant, crushing plant, workshops, depots and temporary workers accommodation facilities
shall be sited in approved locations
Refrigerants and fire extinguishing agents shall be in accordance with the “Montreal Protocol”.
Spoil and Construction Waste Disposal
(1) The objectives of the ESMP in relation to spoil and construction waste disposal management are:
To minimize the generation of spoil and construction waste
To optimize the reuse of spoil and construction waste
To ensure safe and proper disposal of spoil and construction waste
(2) The mitigation measures include:
Estimating the amounts and types of spoil and construction waste to be generated by the project; It is
expected that a large quantity of pavement material including bitumen will be generated by the project
Investigating whether the waste such as stripped pavement material can be reused in the project or by
other interested parties.
Identify potential safe disposal sites close to the project sites and in consultation with NEPA and KM
investigate the environmental conditions of the disposal sites and prepare recommendation on most
suitable and safe sites.
Unsuitable excavated material (bitumen and other construction debris) should be transferred and
disposed in designated locations agreed to by relevant organizations.
The disposal site shall be far from ground water resources and away from low-lying areas.
Unsuitable excavated materials should be systematically carried away from areas prone to erosion.
Reuse of waste materials wherever possible.
Used oil and lubricants shall be recovered and reused or removed from the site in full compliance with
the national and local regulations.
Oil wasted, debris or other waste material must not be burned.
Work Camp/Temporary Yard Operation and Location
(1) The objective of the ESMP in relation to work camp /temporary yard operation and location is:
- To ensure that the operation of work camps does not adversely affect the surrounding environment and
residents in the area
(2) The mitigation measures recommended in this regard are:
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Identify location of work camps in consultation with the KM and Shura committee/Business association;
where possible, camps shall not be located near settlements or near water supply intakes.
Cutting of trees shall be avoided and removal of vegetation shall be minimized.
Water and sanitary facilities shall be provided for employees.
Solid waste and sewage shall be managed according to the national and municipal regulations. As a rule
solid waste must not be dumped, buried or burned at or near the project site, but shall be disposed of at
the nearest sanitary landfill or site having and complying with the necessary permits.
The Contractor shall organize and maintain a waste separation, collection and transportation system.
The Contractor shall ensure that all liquid and solid hazardous and non-hazardous waste are separated,
collected and disposed of according to NEPA and KM requirements and regulations.
At conclusion of the project, all debris and waste shall be removed. All temporary structures, including
office buildings, shelters and toilets, shall also be removed.
Exposed areas shall be planted with suitable vegetation.
The Engineer shall inspect and report that the camp has been vacated and restored to pre-project
conditions.
Safety Precautions for the Workers
(1) The objective of the ESMP in relation to safety precautions of the workers is:
- To ensure safety of workers
(2) The mitigation measures recommended include:
Providing adequate warning signs
Providing workers with skull guard or hard hat and other safety gear
The Contractor shall instruct his workers in health and safety matters, and require the workers to use
the provided safety equipment.
Establish all relevant safety measures as required by law and good engineering practices
Training and briefing of workers on safety precautions, their responsibility for their safety and the safety
of others,
Ensuring that vehicle and equipment operators are properly licensed and trained
Arranging for provision of first aid facilities, rapid availability of trained paramedical personnel, and
emergency transport to nearest hospital with accident and emergency facilities
Allocation of responsibilities to ensure that these arrangements are in place
Arranging for regular safety checks of vehicles and material, and allocation of responsibility for checking
Ensuring that material extraction operations are supervised and carried out by trained and experienced
staff
Traffic Management
(1) The objective of traffic management is
- To minimize disturbances to vehicular traffic and pedestrians during road closures for construction
activities, haulage of construction materials, spoil and equipment and machinery
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(2) The mitigation measures recommended are:
Formulation and implementation of a construction related traffic management plan
Installation of traffic warning signs, and enforcing traffic regulations during transportation of materials,
equipment & machinery
Conducting awareness programs on safety and proper traffic behavior in densely populated areas near
the construction sites
Assign traffic control personnel
Providing alternative access to pedestrians
Select quarry and borrow sites that are served by roads of adequate capacity for heavy trucks; Where
minor roads cannot be avoided include provision for repair and restoration
Loading and operating speeds of haulage vehicles shall be controlled
Repair damages to roads caused by haulage of construction materials, spoil and equipment and
machinery
If local road are used for transportation, approval shall be taken from local authorities
Social Impacts
The sub projects do not involve acquisition of private land/asset because the project will be implemented within the
available right of way. However, the activities will cause localized and temporary impact such as disturbance to the
street vendors and other foreseeable social related impacts, would be limited to the following listed below;
(1) The objectives of the ESMP in relation to social impact management are:
To ensure minimum impacts from construction labor force
To ensure minimum impact on public health
To minimize impact of severance of utilities during construction
(2) The mitigation measures proposed include:
Conflicts with local community should be avoided
Potential for spread of vector borne and communicable diseases from labor camps shall be avoided
Competition with locals for resources will be avoided
Workers should be made aware to avoid conflict situations
Inform the public on timing and duration of any disruption to water, electricity, postal,
telecommunications or other services
Avoid damage to utilities by ensuring that vehicles and equipment are operated by trained personnel,
and that operations are adequately supervised
Inform the affected community of schedule if utilities have to be moved or services interrupted
4.3.3 Operational Phase
In order to achieve sustainability of the development works, it is necessary to ensure the effectiveness of mitigation
measures even after construction, as some adverse environmental impacts may result from the operation of the
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Project facilities.
As the proposed rehabilitation work will facilitate smooth flow of traffic it is expected that exhaust emissions and
noise emanation from vehicular traffic will not increase significantly. However, if the number and speed of vehicles
plying these roads increase there may be marginal increases in exhaust emissions and noise levels. Therefore, in
order to reap the full environmental benefits of the proposed activities and ensure environmental enhancement it
would be necessary to implement the following which are beyond the purview of this project and may require
national level involvement.
Air Quality
(1) The objective of the ESMP in relation to air quality management is
- To minimize air pollution from road usage.
(2) The mitigation measures proposed are:
Formulation and strict enforcement of regulations on vehicle emissions subsequent to an awareness
program
Provision of a vegetated barrier on either side of the roads to arrest the spread of air borne particles to
residential areas
Noise
(1)The objective of the ESMP in relation to noise /ground vibration management is:
- To minimize and/ or avoid the noise level enhancement resulting from road traffic.
(2) The mitigation measures recommended for this purpose are:
Formulation and strict enforcement of regulations for noise level control, subsequent to an awareness
program
In sensitive areas such as schools, places of worship, hospitals and libraries, sound barriers including
beams and tree linings will have to be employed.
Road Safety
(1)The objective of the ESMP in relation to Road safety is
- To ensure safety of road users
(2) The mitigation measures recommended for this purpose are:
Formulating regulations to impose speed limits, road discipline and pedestrian safety
Enforcing regulations with awareness building
The complete Environmental Management Plan for KUTEI is summarized as Table – 3 below.
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4.4 Good Construction Practices Guideline and Contractor’s Checklist
The environmental specifications included in the tender documents have specified safeguard measures to protect the
environment and public. However, to further assist the contractor in achieving environmental and social objectives of
the project the ESMP also includes Good Construction Practices Guidelines as Annexure - 3 and Contractor’s Check
list as Annexure - 4
The Guidelines for the Contractor on good-practices for key activities and operations are not exhaustive or complete
and thus the Contractor may adopt practices which are more suitable or specific to the nature and type of actual
works to be undertaken considering the possible / potential risks / hazards involved with due regard to proposed
environmental and social mitigation measures.
The Contractor’s Checklist provides a tool for planning and managing environmental issues proactively. It contains
the key environmental and social issues that the Contractor should address during the construction phase. It will also
assist and guide the Contractor in determining the mitigation measures required during construction.
Table 4- Environmental and Social Management Plan
Environmental
Concern
Mitigation Measures
Timing
Cost
Estimate
Institutional Responsibility
Implementati
on
on
Monitoring/
Supervision
Pre-Construction Stage
Income reduction
of businesses and
shop keepers and
vendors both within
the right of way and
outside
As soon as the construction schedule is prepared
prepare a coordinated Mobility and Access
Facilitation Plan (MAFP) to avoid/minimize impacts
on business owners/shop keepers and households
Inform the potential PAP of MAFP, the schedule of
construction activities/road closures
Provide alternative sites for vendors/micro businesses
and others using right of way.
Where alternative arrangements are unable to
avoid significant income losses identify these
locations and prepare an inventory of potential PAPs
and income loss/loss of abode
Prepare a compensation plan with public
consultations
Implement compensation plan whenever PAPs are
affected significantly
Before
Construction
To be
determin
ed
KUTEI/CNS/Con
tractor
KUTEI/ NEPA
Impedance to
surface runoff
Design cost effective side drains Pre-constructio
n
Design
cost
CNS, KUTEI
Construction Stage
Inadequate
awareness of
Environmental
Requirements
Conducting special briefing and/or on-site training
for the contractors and workers on the
environmental requirement of the project
Conducting briefing session as and when required
Before
construction;
Continued
through
construction
phase
Engineer
ing cost
Contractor/C
NS
CNS, KUTEI
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Environmental
Concern Mitigation Measures Timing
Cost
Estimate
Institutional Responsibility
Impacts on Water
Quality
Proper construction management including training
of operators and other workers to avoid pollution of
water bodies caused by the operation of
construction machinery and equipment
Storage of lubricants, fuels and other hydrocarbons
Throughout the
construction
phase
Engineeri
ng cost Contractor CNS, KUTEI
in self-contained enclosures
Proper disposal of water and wastewater generated
by construction activities
Proper disposal of solid waste from construction
activities and labor camps
Covering the construction material and spoil stockpiles
with a suitable material to reduce material loss and
sedimentation.
Avoiding temporary construction facilities and
stockpiling of materials close to water bodies and
wetland areas
Avoid disposal of wash water and other construction
related waste on water bodies and wetland areas
Stripped material shall not be stored where natural
drainage will be disrupted.
Vehicles and equipment shall be maintained in
good operable condition, ensuring no leakage of oil
or fuel
Servicing of vehicles, machinery and equipment at
properly managed and equipped workshops where
waste oil is collected and disposed at approved
locations
Providing sanitation arrangements at work sites and
temporary accommodation facilities to avoid
release of waste water and sewage to drains or
water bodies
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Impacts on Air
Quality/Dust
All heavy equipment and machinery shall be in full
compliance with the national and municipal
regulations for emissions
NEPA approval must be obtained prior to using
plant and equipment generating excessive air
pollutants
lage trucks
Throughout the
construction
phase
Engineeri
ng cost
Contractor CNS, KUTEI
Environmental
Concern
Environmental
Concern
Mitigation Measures Timing Cost
Estimate
Cost
Estimate
Institutional Responsibility
Implementati
on
on
Monitoring/
Supervision
shall be employed
Using efficient plant and machinery, maintaining
these in good condition and ensuring these are
operated by trained and qualified personnel
Stockpiled sand and aggregate shall be enclosed
Stockpiled soil and sand shall be slightly wetted
before loading, particularly in dry windy conditions
Parked vehicles on site will have their engines turned
off
Vehicles transporting soil, sand and other
construction material shall be covered
Spraying of water during delivery and handling of
dust generating material
Providing all weather surface in areas where regular
movement of vehicles are expected
Procurement of efficient plant & machinery,
maintenance of these in good conditions, and
operated by trained and qualified personnel
Washing tires and lower body of vehicles exiting from
sites
Selection of sites for material extraction away from
residential areas
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Increase in level of
Noise / Vibration
All powered equipment and machinery shall be
fitted with noise abating gear such as mufflers in full
compliance with the national and municipal
regulations.
As a rule, the operation of heavy equipment shall be
conducted in daylight hours.
Construction equipment, which generates excessive
noise shall be isolated
Well maintained haulage trucks shall be used with
speed controls
Taking reasonable measures to minimize
Throughout the
construction
phase
Engineeri
ng cost
Contractor CNS, KUTEI
Environmental
Concern
Environmental
Concern
Mitigation Measures Timing Cost
Estimate
Cost
Estimate
Institutional Responsibility
Implementati
on
on
Monitoring/
Supervision
noise/vibration near noise sensitive areas such as
schools and places of worship
Responsibility of rectifying damages from
construction related vibration to be borne by the
contractor
Sedimentation of
Streams and Water
Bodies
Back-fill should be compacted properly in
accordance with design standards.
In the short-term, either temporary or permanent
drainage works shall protect all areas susceptible to
erosion.
Measures shall be taken to prevent ponding of
surface water and scouring of slopes.
Newly eroded channels shall be backfilled and
restored to natural contours.
Use of silt traps where earthworks are carried out
adjacent to water bodies
Throughout the
construction
phase
Engineeri
ng cost
Contractor CNS, KUTEI
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Pollution by
Construction
Material
Hydrocarbons and hazardous material shall be
stored on impervious ground under cover.
The storage area shall be constructed as a spill tray
Safe ventilation for storage of volatile chemicals shall
be provided.
Access to areas containing hazardous substances
shall be restricted and controlled.
All hot mix plant, crushing plant, workshops, depots
and temporary workers accommodation facilities
shall be sited in approved locations
Refrigerants and fire extinguishing agents shall be in
accordance with the “Montreal Protocol”
Throughout the
construction
phase
Engineeri
ng cost
Contractor CNS, KUTEI
Spoil and
Construction Waste
Disposal
Estimating the amounts and types of spoil and
construction waste to be generated by the project.
Investigating whether the waste can be reused in
the project or by other interested parties.
Identify potential safe disposal sites close to the
Throughout the
construction
phase
Engineeri
ng cost Contractor CNS, KUTEI
Environmental
Concern Mitigation Measures Timing
Cost
Estimate
Institutional Responsibility
Implementati
on
on
Monitoring/
Supervision
project and investigate the environmental
conditions of the disposal sites and prepare
recommendation of most suitable and safest sites.
Reuse of waste material and use of designated
disposal sites
Unsuitable excavated materials should be
systematically carried away from the areas prone to
erosion.
Used oil and lubricants shall be recovered and
reused or removed from the site in full compliance
with the national and municipal regulations.
Oil wasted, debris and other waste shall not be
burned.
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Work camp and
Temporary yard
Location and
operation
Identify location of work camp/office sites and
temporary yards in consultation with KM and Shura
Committee/Business Association; wherever possible,
camps shall not be located near settlements or near
drinking water supply intakes.
Cutting of trees shall be avoided and removal of
vegetation shall be minimized.
Water and sanitary facilities shall be provided for
employees.
Solid waste and sewage shall be managed
according to the national and municipal
regulations. As a rule solid waste must not be
dumped, buried or burned at or near the project
site, but shall be disposed of at the nearest sanitary
landfill or site having and complying with the
necessary permits.
The Contractor shall organize and maintain a
waste separation, collection and transportation
system.
The Contractor shall document that all liquid and
solid hazardous and non-hazardous waste are
Throughout the
construction
phase
Engineeri
ng
cost
Contractor CNS, KUTEI
Environmental
Concern
Environmental
Concern
Mitigation Measures Timing Cost
Estimate
Cost
Estimate
Institutional Responsibility
Implementati
on
on
Monitoring/
Supervision
separated, collected and disposed of according to
NEPA and KM requirements and regulations.
Water logging and ponging shall be avoided
At conclusion of the project, all debris and waste shall
be removed. All temporary structures, including office
buildings, shelters and toilets, shall also be removed.
Exposed areas shall be planted with suitable
vegetation.
The Engineer shall inspect and report that the camp
has been vacated and restored to pre-project
conditions.
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Safety and
Precaution for the
Workers
Providing adequate warning signs
Providing workers with skull guard or hard hat and
other safety devices.
The Contractor shall instruct his workers in health and
safety matters, and require the workers to use the
provided safety equipment.
Establish all relevant safety measures as required
bylaw and best engineering practices
Training and briefing of workers on safety precautions,
their responsibility for their safety and the safety of
others
Ensuring that vehicles and equipment operators are
properly licensed and trained
Arranging for provision of first aid facilities, rapid
availability of trained paramedical personnel, and
emergency transport to nearest hospital with accident
and emergency facilities
Allocation of responsibilities to ensure that the safety
arrangements are in place
Arranging for regular safety checks of vehicles and
material, and allocation of responsibility for
Throughout the
construction
phase
Engineeri
ng
cost
Contractor/C
NS
CNS, KUTEI
Environmental
Concern
Environmental
Concern
Mitigation Measures Timing Cost
Estimate
Cost
Estimate
Institutional Responsibility
Implementati
on
on
Monitoring/
Supervision
checking
Ensuring that material extraction operations are
supervised and carried out by trained and
experienced staff
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Traffic Condition Formulation and implementation of a construction
related traffic management plan
Installation of traffic warning signs, and enforcing
traffic regulations during transportation of materials
and equipment & machinery
Conducting awareness programs on safety and
proper traffic behavior in densely populated areas
near the construction sites
Assign traffic control personnel
Provide alternative access to pedestrians
Select quarry and borrow sites that are served by
roads of adequate capacity for heavy trucks; Where
minor roads cannot be avoided include provision for
repair and restoration
Repair damages to roads caused by haulage of
construction materials, spoil and equipment and
machinery
Loading and operating speed of vehicles shall be
controlled
If local road are used for transportation, obtain
approval from local authorities
With
commencemen
of
construction
and continued
Engineeri
ng
cost
Contractor
CNS, KUTEI
Social Impacts Conflicts with local community should be avoided
Potential for spread of vector borne and
communicable diseases from labor camps shall be
avoided
Competition with locals for resources will be avoided
Inform the public on timing and duration of any
disruption to water, poser, telecommunications or
other services
Throughout the
construction
phase
Engineeri
ng
cost
Contractor CNS, KUTEI
Environmental
Concern
Environmental
Concern
Mitigation Measures Timing Cost
Estimate
Cost
Estimate
Institutional Responsibility
Implementati
on
on
Monitoring/
Supervision
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Reduce risk of accidental damage by ensuring
that vehicles and equipment are operated by
trained personnel, and that operations are
adequately supervised
Operation Stage
Air quality/Dust Formulation and strict enforcement of the
regulations subsequent to an awareness program
Provision of a vegetated barrier to arrest the
spread
of air borne particles to residential areas
During the
operational
phase
To be
determin
ed
NEPA NEPA
Noise / Vibration Formulation and strict enforcement of the
regulations subsequent to an awareness program
Providing sound barriers in sensitive areas such as
schools, places of worship, hospitals and libraries
During the
operational
phase
To be
determin
ed
NEPA NEPA
Road Safety Formulating regulations to impose speed limits,
road discipline and pedestrian safety
Enforcing regulations with awareness building
During the
operational
phase
To be
determin
ed
NEPA
CNS - Consultant
KM - Kabul Municipality
NEPA - National Environmental Protection Agency
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5 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MONITORING PLAN
The mitigation measures proposed in the environmental management plan will be carried out by the
responsible agencies. However, to ascertain whether the mitigation measures are implemented properly
and whether the implemented measures are capable of mitigating the adverse impacts as intended, it is
essential to conduct environmental monitoring.
Air quality of Kabul is already polluted according to NEPA and the general water quality in Kabul is also
reported to be below the acceptable standards. Further, the increase in air and water pollution and noise
levels due to project activities are anticipated to be marginal. Considering the above and the paucity of
agencies capable of conducting environmental monitoring in Afghanistan a practicable monitoring plan has
been prepared including only the essentials.
Among the environmental monitoring parameters considered in the environmental management plan, the
items mentioned below were prioritized for inclusion in the monitoring plan:
Water quality (surface water and ground water)
Air quality
Noise levels
Social impacts
Regarding sampling locations for monitoring, the EMO/EMR will identify these in consultation with KM,
NEPA and considering the lay out and nature of each site and public complaints.
5.1 Water Quality
(1) The objective for monitoring water quality is - To avoid contamination of water bodies by construction and construction related activities such as
accidental oil spills, disposal of solid waste, spoil, construction material and domestic wastewater (2) Parameters to be monitored are:
pH Suspended solids (SS); Chemical oxygen demand (COD); Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD); Dissolved oxygen (DO); Conductivity; Total coli forms; Fecal coli forms; Oil and grease
(3) Frequency - On complaints during construction
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(4) Responsible agency
-Afghan Urban Water Supply and Sewerage Company, Ministry of Urban Development Affairs
(For physical and chemical analysis); - Bacteriology Laboratory of Water and Food, Afghan Public
health Institute, Ministry of Public Health (for Microbiological Analysis)/ under contract to KM.
5.2 Air quality
(1) The objective of monitoring air quality is
- To minimize the air pollution in both construction and operation phases.
(2) The following Parameters have been selected for monitoring air quality:
- Sulfur dioxide
- pM10- suspended particulate matter
(3) Frequency
- Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM) for 8 hours and Sulphur dioxide on complains during
construction
(4) Responsible agency
- NEPA under contract to KM
5.3 Noise/ Ground Vibration
(1) The objective of noise and ground vibration monitoring is
- To minimize the noise emission
- To minimize and /or avoid ground vibration
(2) Parameters
-LAeq
(3) Frequency
- During construction, noise levels (one hour for day time and 5 minutes for nighttime) and ground
vibration should be carried out on complaints from residents.
(4) Responsible agency
- KM
5.4 Social Impacts
Monitoring of social impacts will be carried out based on the guidelines prepared by the Consultant prior to
commencement of construction.
(1) The objectives of monitoring social impacts are:
- To ensure access to houses and business premises/shops are not blocked and alternative accesses and,
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when required, alternative sites for businesses/services are provided
- To ensure minimum disturbance to community mobility
- To identify residual adverse impacts on income generation of PAPs
- To ensure that PAPs are compensated for their losses during construction
(2) The items to be monitored are:
- Adverse effects of road closures and blocked access to houses, business places and social
infrastructure etc.
- Impact on income levels
- Suitability of alternative accesses and sites
- Impact on female headed families and disadvantaged PAPs
- When payment of compensation is required implementation of compensation plan
- Potential conflict situations
(3) Monitoring will commence as soon as construction is started and continue till the completion of the
project.
(4) Monitoring will be assigned to a monitoring committee (MC) consisting of KM(KUTEI, SE), Consultant
(EMO), a representative nominated by NEPA and representatives of Business associations and community.
(5) Responsible agency
- KM
The monitoring activities are summarized in Table - 5 below:
Table- 5 Environmental Monitoring Plan
Items
Parameters Responsibility During- Frequency
Construction Operation
Water
quality
- pH - Oil/Grease
- DO - Lead
- BOD - Total Coli forms
- COD - Fecal Coli forms
- SS
KM, Consultant KM/NEPA On complains
during
construction;
Air
quality/Dust
-Sulphur dioxide
- pM10
KM KM/NEPA Eight (8) hours SPM
on complains
during
construction;
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Noise/
ground
vibration
Mean sound level (Leq )
Day-night sound level (Ldn)
KM KM/NEPA On complaints,
noise levels (one
hour LA eq for day
time and 5 minutes
for night time);
Ground vibration
Monitoring should
be carried out
oncomplains. Social
Impacts
- Adverse effects as blocked access to
Business places, social infrastructure
etc.
- Adequacy of MAFP and alternate
accesses and alternate sites provided
- Identification of PAPs
- Impact on income levels of PAPs
- Impact on female headed and
vulnerable families and disadvantaged
PAPs.
- Adequacy of compensation when
Compensation Plan is implemented
- Potential conflict situations
KM KM Pre-construction
phase and
continue till
completion of
construction
6 INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS
Overview
Well defined roles and responsibilities and adequate institutional arrangements are central to the effective
implementation of the environmental safeguard measures outlined in the foregoing ESMP. Accordingly,
details of institutional arrangements and the roles and responsibilities of the various institutions in the
implementation of the ESMP are discussed below.
6.1 Key Agencies
The Key Agencies which have to play major roles in the implementation of the ESMP are:
1. KUTEI, Kabul Municipality
2. Consultant
3. The Contractor;
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4. National Environmental Protection Agency
5. Wherever feasible, the Shura Committee/Business Associations
The ESMP implementation organ gram is shown in Annexure - 5. This illustrates the linkages between the
key stakeholders. More specifically, the following Agencies are involved in ESMP implementation during
construction stage
6.2 Role of Involved Agencies
The Kabul Municipality is the Project executing agency. Kabul Municipality also has the responsibility of
ensuring that the ESMP is properly implemented. Therefore, it is expected that KM will facilitate establishing
best construction practice modality together with the Consultant and the contractor(s), particularly in
regard to ESMP implementation.
The planning and design of the project for the full 70 km has been entrusted to the consultant (SMEC
International). The Consultant supervised the construction of 11.7 km. Thus, the main responsibility of
monitoring and reporting on the implementation of the ESMP will lie with anew Consultant for the 31.85 km
for whole KUTEI and 1.92 km for this Lot. Therefore, the Consultant through their EMO will be responsible
for regular supervision and reporting on ESMP implementation by the contractor.
The contractor(s) entrusted with the task of rehabilitating the roads and drain system will be the main
player(s) responsible for implementing the environmental mitigation measures recommended for the
construction phase. The implementation of the ESMP will be managed by the contractor and the
contractor’s Environmental Management Representative (EMR) will be primarily responsible for daily
inspection and monitoring of ESMP implementation. The Contractor will submit to the Engineer an Action
Plan for implementing the ESMP, before commencing construction activities. EMR will conduct day to day
inspections and regular auditing with assistance from the EMO to ensure the
Action Plan is followed.
6.3 Reporting and Follow up
EMR will prepare monthly and incident reports which will be submitted by the contractor to the consultant
who will submit the reports to KUTEI, KM with their comments, observations and recommendations. KUTEI,
KM will send feed back to the contractor through the consultant or directly when urgent action is required.
The monitoring and reporting on the implementation of the follow up action will also be part of the duties of
the EMO.
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KUTEI, KM will prepare and submit quarterly project environmental and social management reports to NEPA
who will convene project environmental management meetings when necessary to discuss and instruct on
the environmental and social management aspects of the project. KUTEI, KM, the Consultant and the
Contractor will participate at the meetings.
Wherever possible, representatives of Shura Committee/Business Association will also be co-opted to the
meeting when required for investigation of complaints.
6.4 Public Complaints
Public complaints will also be entertained, documented and investigated by the EMO/Consultant. Resolving
the complaints will be entrusted to the EMO in consultation with the contractor and Public representatives.
Public complaints which cannot be resolved at the Consultant level will be directed to KUTEI SE for necessary
action. EMO will record all solutions to complaints.
7 IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE The implementation schedule for the ESMP has been prepared taking into consideration the provisional
time schedules for preparing bid documents, awarding of tenders and start of construction.
As soon as the notification to proceed is received the contractor is expected to prepare and submit a plan of
action detailing the means by which the construction related environmental and social mitigation measures
recommended in the ESMP will be implemented. While the Contractor will strictly follow the Action Plan,
mitigation action required at the pre-construction phase will already have been implemented by KM.
Key elements of the implementation schedule are as listed below:
Preparation and submission of the Action Plan
Nominating Environmental Management Representative
Finalizing site(s) and layout plan(s) for construction camps/temporary yards incorporating
environmental requirements
Preparation and submission of Mobility and Access Facilitation Plan (MAFP) and Construction
Schedule
Informing public of MAFP and alternative access and alternative sites
Implementation of mitigation and enhancement measures
Environmental auditing (Contractor, Consultant)
Monitoring and reporting on ESMP implementation (Contractor, KUTEI, KM)
Implementation Schedule is presented in Annexure – 6
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ANNEXURE - 1 PUBLIC CONSULTATION
FINDINGS in Lot - 1
Serial No Name Section Location (Rd Name,
Rd No)
Family
Income/Afs Nature of Impact Mitigation Suggestions
1
Dagarwal Haji Gul
A Middle Road, 3rdMacrorayan
Road closing will create many problems but still we are happy for the road improvement
If possible it is better to start repairing on one half of the road width
2 Walid A Macrorayan II Less people will come for purchasing
Company should finish the work as soon as possible
3
Farhad
A Macrorayan II There will be a lot of dust. Sprinkling of water may help to reduce dust
4
Naqibullah
A
Macrorayan II
The project should not create a lot of dust and mud
Project should provide water for sprinkle in order to reduce dust
5
Moohammad Zaker Peas Seller
A
Macrorayan II
Duration of project Implementation should take short time
6 Haji Sarwar
residence
A Macrorayan II By closing the road, transport
facility locations will be changed
and the people will face some problem
The implementation time should be short
7 Alam Gul
English Burger
A Macrorayan II There may be a lot of dust and mud
Work during the night, Sprinkle of water and work in one side first and then in another side
8 Aziz Mohammad Taxi Driver
A Macrorayan II Income will decrease about 50%, and there will be a lot of dust
Work during the night will help the side effects to be decreased
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Public Consultation Findings in Lot - 2
Serial No Name Section Location (Rd Name,
Rd No)
Family
Income/Afs Nature of Impact Mitigation Suggestions
1 Khawja Agha
Fruit Seller
A Macrorayan IV, Banayee-Airport Road
Our income will decrease Needs to work first in one side and after that in another side
2 Esmatullah Fruit Seller
A Macrorayan IV, Banayee-Airport Road
We have to move at that time There is need to have an alternative place
3 MujibTire Puncture repair man
A Macrorayan IV, Banayee-Airport Road
Income will be decrease even if you resettle us in another area
If possible it is better to hire us as unskilled labor to work
4 Nader
Silo Breads Seller
A Macrorayan IV Income will be decrease even if we resettled in another area
Another option is to work as an unskilled labor in this project
6 Ahmad Sear From Block 19
A Macrorayan IV Dust, crowd in streets Sprinkle Water, Work in one side first and at the end of the project trees should be considered
7 Hanifullah residence of Block 19
A Macrorayan IV It will take time to go somewhere
It is better to work in one side first and a proper place should be assigned for fruit sellers and second -hand sellers
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PUBLIC CONSULTATION FINDINGS in Lot -3
Serial
No
Name Section Location (Rd
Name,
Rd No)
Family
Income/Afs Nature
of
Impact
Mitigation
Suggestions
1 Abdul Manaf Fuel Seller
C Jamal Meena Dust, and bother selling
Work should be started in one side and it should have good quality
2 Ahmad Seer Book Seller
C Jamal Meena Dust The implementation time should be as short as possible
3 Abaas Bus Driver (Townace)
C Pul-e-Surkh Location The drivers will change the stop location.
4 Abdul Waheed
(Haji Aziz Bakery)
C Pul-e-Surkh Shortage of people to purchase
Work should be started in one side first, then in other side
5 Ghulam Abas
Fuel Seller
C
Char rahi Shaheed
Dust will cause problem
Sprinkling of water is a solution to decrease dust
6 Mohammad Omer Char rahi Shaheed
Dust will be a problem
Water to be sprinkled
PUBLIC CONSULTATION FINDINGS in Lot -4
Serial
No
Name Section Location (Rd
Name,
Rd No)
Family
Income/Afs Nature of
Impact
Mitigation
Suggestions
1 Abdul Karim
Restaurant worker
C Silo main road
Our income will decrease
If possible it is better to start repairing on one half of the road width
2 Naemat Akhtari
Shop keeper
C Silo main road
We have to move at that time
First you should start
repairing half of the width of the road and then the other part
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3 Driver (Taxi) C Silo main road
Income will be decrease even if you resettle us in another area
The drivers will change the stop location.
4 Atiqullah
C Silo main road
Income will be decrease even if we resettled in another area
Working during the night
on the road would be much better
5 Ghulam mahbub
(Resident of the area)
C Silo main road
Dust, crowd in streets
It is better to not close the
road and foot path;
start repairing half of the width of the road Work on the project during the night
6 Enayat (resident of blaks)
C Silo main road
It will take time to go somewhere
It is better to start the project during the night
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ANNEXURE – 2: GOOD CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES GUIDELINES
Index of Good Construction Practices Guidelines
Ref No Construction Activity
GCP 01 Construction camps and labor camps
GCP 02 Construction plant operation
GCP 03 Operation and maintenance of construction equipment / vehicles
GCP 04 Bituminous work
GCP 05 Excavation and other non-bituminous works
GCP 06 Quarry operation
GCP 07 Identification, operation & rehabilitation of borrow areas
GCP 08 Material testing laboratory
GCP 09 First aid, health checkup and emergency response system
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GCP 01: Construction camps and labor camps
Workers camp:
Fencing Provide fencing around the camp to protect the area and to prevent
damaging the surrounding land Drainage Site should be well drained for storm water and should be graded,
ditched, and rendered free from depressions in which water may
become a nuisance
Water Supply Adequate and convenient water supply to be provided in each
camp for drinking, cooking, bathing, and laundry purposes
Ensure at least 80 liter per capita per day water supply
Sanitation Provide separate toilets for men and women distinctly marked "for
men only" and "for women only" by signs printed in the native
language of the persons occupying the camp (Darin/Pashto), and
also bear the symbol of man or woman as the case may
Number of toilet unit min 2, and max @ 1 in 15 persons
Toilets are to be cleaned at least once in a day
Provide and maintain separate urinals for male and female workers
@ 1 in 50 persons Lighting At least one ceiling type light fixture in each living room, kitchen, toilet, bathroom
Canteen should consist of at least a dining hall, kitchen, storeroom, pantry and washing places separately for workers and for utensils
If one hundred or more labor is likely to be employed for six months canteen to be provided within 60 days
The precincts of the canteen to be maintained in a clean and
sanitary condition
Wastewater to be carried away in suitable drains and should not be allowed to accumulate so as to cause a nuisance
Provide, use and maintain separate bins for collection of biodegradable kitchen waste, plastic waste and other waste
Dining should accommodate at a time at least 50 percent of the
labour staying at camp and working same time
Provide and maintain sufficient utensils, crockery, cutlery, furniture
and any other equipment necessary for the efficient running of the canteen
Sanitation Wastewater to be carried away in suitable drains and should not be allowed to accumulate so as to cause a nuisance
Provide, use and maintain separate bins for collection of
biodegradable kitchen waste, plastic waste and other waste
Water to be provided by means of tap or otherwise so as to be
conveniently accessible in or near the latrine and urinals
Clean night soil and dispose at designated areas only
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Health check-
up
The name and address of any individual in the camp known to have or suspected of having a communicable disease to be intimated to Engineer / local health officer
In case of suspected food poisoning or an unusual prevalence of any illness in which fever, diarrhea, sore throat, vomiting, or jaundice is a prominent symptom, it should be reported immediately to
Engineer / local health officer and appropriate action to be taken First Aid Provide and maintain first aid in a specified dispensary room
Storage & handling of hazardous material
Storage Underground storage bunker or impervious raised platform
Prefer bulk storage tank with mechanized handling system instead of small drums to avoid / minimize spillage during handling
Keep and maintain adequate open space around hazardous
material storage area
Keep and maintain adequate ventilation / open space for storage
of lubes, engine oils etc. in drums
All premises where hazardous material, lubes, engine oil storage are stored should be adequately segregated by fencing, barricading(with 5-8m buffer zone) of at least 1.8 m height
No other substances should be stored along with inflammable liquids
No other works should be undertaken inside the storage premises Responsibility Authorize a person for up-keep of each of the storage area and
provide necessary training Fire Safety Keep ready suitable fire extinguishing equipment e.g. pails of water,
buckets of sand, hose or portable extinguisher depending upon
nature and quantity of inflammable matter exposed
GCP 02: Construction Plants Operation
Crusher operation:
Water sprinklers should be kept operational all the time
Start operation of water sprinkling and crusher simultaneously
Ensure that adequate water available in tank (for sprinkling) before start of crusher
operation daily
Maintain spare sprinklers at store to ensure immediate replacement in the event of
damage, and not to hamper operation Do not operate crusher without water sprinkling
Hot Mix Plant operation (HMP):
Ensure air pollution control (APC) equipment is kept operational all the time
Start operation of air pollution control equipment and HMP simultaneously
Do not operate HMP if APC equipment is not functioning
Ensure maintenance of APC and pumps to avoid mal-functioning during operation
of HMP
Prefer bulk bitumen storage tanker and mechanized filling
Provide impervious raised platform for storage of bitumen / emulsion drums
Area of storage platform will be calculated based on peak storage with adequate
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handling space
Spread a layer of sand / stone dust on impervious platform and mix with bitumen
spill, which should be disposed in a deep pit at least once in a week
All bitumen / emulsion filled drums should be properly covered
Never store drums on open land Remove empty drums to designated area regularly for disposal
Diesel Generator Sets:
Provide stack of about 5m above roof level for heavy Diesel Generator (DG) set
DG set will have enclosure or install inside a room with solid wall and roof
Do not keep open any enclosure while generator is operating Preferably should have valid certificates of "Type Approval" and "Conformity of Production"
General Safety Measures at Plant Site:
Explain safe work-procedures to all workers (and whoever is newly inducted)
Establish communication system and explain it to the workers
Ensure flammable material (if any) are cleared
Ensure platforms and walkways are free of oil / grease or other slippery spillage
Ensure plug mills (for wet mix plant) are covered enough to protect anybody from falling inside
Personal Protective Equipment:
Do not allow any person near plant without wearing safety shoes, helmet, air mask,
earmuff and goggle
Enforce use of safety belts for workers working at height Proper fall arrest system to be deployed at critical work places.
GCP 03: Operation and maintenance of construction equipment / vehicles
Excavator
P&E In-charge Ensure that the type and capacity of the excavator are properly chosen for the intended purposes and site conditions. Never use a machine for
any purposes other than it is designed for
Ensure that excavators are operated by authorized persons who have
been adequately trained
Prevent unauthorized movement or use of the excavators
Ensure that the operation and maintenance manuals, manufacturer's
specifications, inspection and maintenance log books are provided for the use of the mechanics, service engineers or other safety personnel during periodic maintenance, inspection and examination.
Check regularly and maintain the machine thoroughly
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Operator During tipping or running alongside the trenches, excavators must be
provided with stop blocks
Excavators must be rested on firm ground during operation
Avoid operating the machine too close to an overhang, deep ditch, and
be alert to potential caving edges, falling rocks and slides, rough terrain
and obstacles
When reversing or in caste the operator's view is restricted, adequate
supervision and signaling should be provided
Check and report for excessive wear and any breakage of the bucket,
blade, edge, tooth and other working tools of the excavator
Check that all linkages / hinges are properly lubricated and ensure that the linkage pins are secured. Never use improper linkage pins
Never dismount or mount a moving machine
Work only with adequate ventilation and lighting
Ensure that the protective front screen of the driving cabin is fixed in
position during excavations
Switch-off the engines of unattended vehicle Tippers and Dumpers
Engineer in
Charge
Ensure that only trained, authorized and licensed drivers operate the
vehicles
Carry out periodic servicing to the manufacturer's requirements. All records of maintenance and repairs should be in writing or kept on site
Provide and maintain working reverse horn
Instruct security person to regularly check each vehicle entering into
plant site
Authorize security person NOT to allow any tippers / dumpers inside plant
area if reverse horn is not working Operator Enlist the help of another worker before reversing the vehicle
Switch-off the engine of an unattended vehicle
Lower the tipping bodies when the machine is unattended, but if it is necessary to leave them in the raised position they should be blocked to
prevent their fall
Wear safety boots or shoes to avoid injuries during loading and unloading
Keep the vehicle tidy and the cabin free from tools and material, which might obstruct the controls
Follow speed limits No passenger should be carried on a dumper except the driver
Never drive the vehicle across a slope
Provide stop blocks when the vehicle is tipping into or running alongside
excavations
Do not overload the vehicle
Carry only well-secured loads
Park only on level ground, in neutral with the parking brake applied
Never mount or dismount from a moving vehicle
Rollers
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Inform P&E In-charge if water sprinklers are not working
DO NOT allow any person to sit on roller for manual sprinkling of water
DO NOT allow any second person to sit on the roller Park only on level ground, in neutral with the parking brake applied
GCP 04: Bituminous work
General safety measures
Ensure that working zones are adequately delineated from traffic and public
movement
During laying of bituminous layer, the movable working zone should be completely
delineated by adequate number of safety cones at about 10-15 m intervals
Deploy flagmen at both ends of working zone to regulate traffic
Only required persons are to be allowed within the working zone
Ensure that bituminous material in dumper is fully covered while transporting
Earmark a person for stopping dumper/tipper carrying bituminous material at least
50m away from paver
Remove all people between dumper/tipper and paver and then let dumper/tipper
move backward blowing reverse horn and unload into paver
No person will be allowed within 2m of paver while being loaded by tipper / dumper
Store / unload excess or rejected bituminous material only at designated areas
Pit for waste bituminous material should be away from any water course
Use kit for cleaning nozzles of bitumen bowser but do NOT clean in bare hands or by
burning
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Every worker / supervisor must wear gumboot / safety shoes and reflective yellow
jacket / vest
Workers involved in cleaning of surface should wear air mask and goggle in addition to jacket and gumboot
MUST
Ensure that safety team and adequate safety cones, PPE are at site before starting
bituminous works
Earmark one trained person to oversee safety measures during bituminous works
GCP 05 Quarry Operation
Safety measures in and around explosive storage magazine
Magazine or store house to be kept securely closed or locked at all times except during loading and unloading and the key will be with licensee or authorized person
No smoke, flammable substances and any explosion causing substance will be allowed at any time within 15m from place of explosive storage
No person on, in or near explosive storage place will be allowed having matches, fuses, or other appliances for producing ignition or explosion or any knives, or other articles made of iron or steel
Every magazine will have attached thereto one or more efficient lightning conductors
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Whenever a thunderstorm appears to be imminent in the vicinity of a magazine or store house, every person engaged in and around such place will be withdrawn to a safe distance
Prevent introduction of hazardous articles in and around the magazine or store house
Guard will be provided round the clock near the magazine or store house
Safety measures during use of explosive
Explosive will only be conveyed from the licensed storage premises to near the site and returned back left over after day’s work to the same premises
Only qualified shot-firer (holding permit) will use explosive for blasting
Explosive will not be taken to a point nearer than 50m from any site until such site is ready for charging
Use only original cartridge without cutting or removing explosive for making different charges
The holes charged with explosive will not be unattended till the blasting is completed
Before drilling check presence of unfired explosive
Calculate intensity of charge before use
Use standard warning / all clear signal before and after firing by competent persons with flag& whistle
Maintaining explosive records
The quantity of explosives will not exceed licensed quantity
Quantity of explosives purchased in a given period of time should be as specified in the license Maintain records on use of explosives
Personal Protective Equipment
Use of safety shoes, helmet, air mask, goggle, earmuff by drillers
Use of safety shoes and helmet by supervisors and blaster
General safety measures
Demarcate / fence the entire quarry area (by boundary pillars / flagpoles / barbed wire etc.)
Display permanent caution board with inscription "Danger", "No-entry", "Blasting area" etc. along the periphery of quarry area
Display informatory signs on blasting time, project name, emergency contact number and person
Maintain first aid box for administering first aid especially for cut and burn
GCP 06 Identification, operation & rehabilitation of borrow areas
Identification
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To be
implemented
by Environment
Management
Representative
in association
with
Engineer/KUTEI
Identify areas of highland with respect to surroundings
Should be away from inhabited areas (preferably more than 500m)
Should be away from permanent water bodies (preferably at least 250m)
Should be away from ecologically sensitive area i.e. Reserve Forest,
Protected Forest, Sanctuary, Archaeological sites etc. (preferably at least 500m)
Should be at least 500m away from schools and hospitals
Should have adequate haulage road with minimal length of earthen
road
Operation
What Controlled operation as per agreed / approved plan
Preservation of topsoil
Avoiding environmental degradation
How First demarcate the agreed borrow area (by flagpoles, stone pillar etc.)
Minimum distance to be maintained from existing road is 30m and depth of excavation should be such that the imaginary line of 1V:4H from final toe line should not cut the excavated bed
For riverside borrow area inner edge should not be less than 15m from the toe of the bank and bottom of pit should not cut the imaginary line of 1V:4H from embankment top
Brief the operator of Excavator about agreed operation plan before starting excavation
Maintain necessary buffer zone in all directions and cut vertically within this area.
Final cut slope should be maintained within the buffer zone.
Step excavation if borrow area is located on slope (>1 in 50)
Restricting excavation up to 2m for each stage of operation if allowed depth is more
Add moisture if dust is generated during excavation and weather is windy (avoid operation during windy weather)
Cover material in tippers (may be with tarpaulin)
Provide adequate regular water sprinkling on earthen haulage
roads for dust suppression
Do not cut any tree of girth size > 30cm Redevelopment:
Key
Elements
Restricting operation as agreed by landowner and approved by Engineer
Redeveloping within agreed timeframe
Integrate debris disposal and borrow area redevelopment
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MUST:
Implemented
in consultation
with landowner
and ESMP
requirements
Obtain written consent of the landowner stipulating the extent of
area, depth of excavation and redevelopment plan
Prepare Operation Plan showing cross sections on both directions
(x, y) mentioning natural ground level, depth of topsoil (if any), total depth of excavation, cut side slope and bed slope.
Prepare Redevelopment Plan showing cross sections on both
directions (x, y) mentioning natural ground level, excavated profile, finished profile after redevelopment etc.
Submit details to Engineer for approval before starting excavation
Undertake periodic inspection to ensure that ongoing excavation is according to the plan
Maintain record/log of borrow area
GCP 07 Material testing laboratory
Air & light Ensure adequate ventilation and suitably powered exhaust fan and lighting into laboratory
Hazardous
material
storage &
waste
disposal
Keep all the hazardous substances such as bitumen and organic solvents separately in containers marked as “Hazardous Material” and “Highly Inflammable”
Use separate drain for liquid hazardous chemical, collection sump,
storing in a container and disposal at approved area
Store solid bitumen waste in a separate bin
Make a pit of depth more than 1m away from any water course and dump all bituminous material such as cores and cover top 0.5m of the pit with soil
All solid waste like rags, cloths, etc., used for cleaning and
maintenance of the bitumen testing equipment should be properly
disposed of or incinerated in sand pits
Emergency
& personal
safety
Keep and maintain a fully equipped First Aid box
Install relevant firefighting devices such as fire extinguisher fire blankets and sand buckets
Use necessary personal protective gear such as safety glasses, chemical resistant gloves, dust exclusion and chemical exclusion mask for the relevant types of tests, safety footwear, heat resistant gloves for handling oven and heated samples
Air mask should be worn when engaged in mechanical sieving
During testing of aggregate impact value inside the lab ear muffs should be worn
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Noise &
emission
control of
DG set
Provide enclosure / room for DG set/s Provide vertical stack for exhaust of DG set/s
GCP 08 First aid, health checkup and emergency response system
First Aid
Location At Campsite in a designated (dispensary) room comprising the items as given in the list below
Material testing laboratory
At every worksite where more than 20 workmen are working First-aid box should be distinctively marked with a red cross on a white ground
Content Nothing except the prescribed contents shall be kept in the First-Aid Box
Prepare a list of content and attach the same on the cabinet / box itself Check at least fortnightly the quantity of each item and replace / augment
accordingly so that no item is exhausted at any point of time
Person/s Designate a person having adequate training for administering first aid
Ensure that training on the use of the first aid is provided to a handful of staff working in the sites
Display the list of persons who are trained on providing first aid
Emergency Response System Pre-Fire Planning
Hot-Work
Permit
Designate a competent person responsible for permitting any Hot Work and disseminate the name of that person to all concerned
Before starting any Hot Work such as welding and gas-cutting, obtaining Hot Work Permit from the concerned person should be mandatory
Display
Emergency
Action Tree
Display Emergency Action Tree on a board near hazardous material,
Kerosene, Bitumen, Emulsion storage and handling areas for FIRE emergencies Display Emergency Action Tree on a board near crusher, hot mix plant, quarry
areas etc. for INJURY emergencies
Offsite
treatment
facility
Establish contact with local medical practitioner, nursing home, hospital
Display contact details at prominent locations I.e. plant site, camp site, major construction site
Disseminate contact details to all engineers, supervisors, site persons-in-charge Send the injured / sick person to offsite medical center as soon as they are reported
Follow the advice of medical practitioner / Doctor
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Fire
Fighting
Equipment
Anytime an extinguisher is removed from service to be checked or repaired, alternate equivalent protection must be provided.
Dry Chemical Powder of capacity same as storage capacity of liquid
CO2 extinguisher of capacity one eighth of liquid storage capacity
About 10-15 numbers fire buckets filled with dry fine sand
Portable fire extinguishers and respirators are required to be inspected at least monthly
Helmet, thermal insulation hand gloves for wearing during fire fighting
When Fire Break out
Alert all persons by blowing alarms such as whistle, siren etc.
Put off the fire with appropriate fire extinguishers only when you are sure that you it is safe to do so
Escape if you are in danger through the fire escape route to the assembly point Fire officers to carry out head count at the assembly point
Suggested Basic Contents for First Aid Box
Description Min Quantity Min Quantity
Up to 50 laborer > 50 laborer
Small sterilized dressings 6 12
Medium size sterilized dressings 3 6
Large size sterilized dressings 3 6
Large size sterilized burn dressings 3 6
Sterilized cotton wool 3 (15 gm) packets 6 (15 gm) packets
Bottle containing a two per cent,
alcoholic solution of iodine
1 bottle (30ml)
1 bottle (60ml)
Bottle containing sol volatile having
the dose and mode of administration
indicated on the label
1 bottle (30ml)
1 bottle (60ml)
Adhesive plaster 1 role 1 role
Snake-bite lancet 1 1
Potassium permanganate crystals 1 bottle (30gm) 1 bottle (30gm)
Scissor 1 pair 1 pair
Aspirin/Paracetamol
1 bottle containing
100tablets
1 bottle containing
100tablets Ointment for burns 1 tube 1 tube
Suitable surgical anti-septic solution 1 bottle 1 bottle
First-aid leaflet 1 copy 1 copy
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ANNEXURE – 3: CONTRACTOR’S CHECKLIST ON ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL
ISSUES
Project Name: _______________________ Contract No._________________
Contractor Details: ________________________________________________
Project Description:________________________________________________
Query Response
Activities
1 List the activities you will be undertaking during the works
such as excavation, borrow and quarry operation, laying
asphalt etc.
Responsibilities
2 Do you have any qualified/experienced person on environmental
management? If not, how are you going to manage the
Environmental and Social aspects?
Materials
3 What base materials will you transport to the site such as stone, soil and
petroleum products as diesel, lubricant?
4 Where will you source these materials from (non-manufactured
material such as sand, soil, stone)?
5 How will you ensure transportation of material will not add
to air pollution and adversely affect roads and traffic
6 Where will you store these materials?
7
How will you ensure materials brought to site will be stored
and handled with care to avoid contamination of soil
and water, reduce dust, and minimize disruption of traffic, not impairing
public safety
Emissions to water, soil and air (Pollutants)
8
How will you ensure that construction materials and works
will:
· Not damage existing trees.
· Be protected from rain to reduce the loss of soil
and materials washing down roads and entering drains and
waterways
· Be stored to reduce leaks (such as Diesel) into the soil or waterways.
· Not generate dust or cause nuisance air emissions.
9 How will you ensure proper drainage from the works so that water does
not pond and become a health hazard?
10
How will you reduce sediment from the construction
Activities
Fauna and Flora
Query R
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s
p
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n
s
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11 How many trees will you have to remove to undertake
the works
12 What will you do with any trees that are removed?
13 How will you protect existing trees from construction activities?
Waste Management
14 How do you plan to store and dispose of:
· Construction debris?
· Workers refuse and effluent?
· General litter?
Noise and Vibration
15 Will you be using any noisy equipment that may cause nuisance?
16 Are your works close to a school, or hospital or other place where
people may be affected by noise?
17 What will you do to reduce noise and vibration impacts?
18 What will be your working hours?
Construction Camp / Workers’ Camp
19 Where are you planning to set up construction and workers camp?
20 Does it meet the stipulated siting criteria?
21 How you are going to control pollution from construction plan and
equipment?
22 What facilities will you provide at camp for workers?
Community, Awareness, Consultation, Co-ordination
23 How will you keep community, who are potentially
affected, informed about the works?
24 How will you ensure all the sub-contractors, supervisor and others on
the site, are aware of these environmental and social aspects?
25 How will you co-ordinate with utility works (such as electricity,
telephone, cable)?
26 Can you satisfy the special environmental conditions identified in the
contract for this project?
27 Have you attended any training course on
environment, health and safety for similar
Construction project?
28 What measures in placed to protect the rights of women
,children, Elderly and disable that would be affected by works (e. g
Transit through the site.
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Reporting
Feed Back
CONT - Contractor
KUTEI – Kabul Urban Transport Efficiency Improvement
EMR – Environmental Management Representative
EMO – Environmental Management Officer
SE - Safeguard Engineer
CNS – Consultant
KM – Kabul Municipality
NEPA – National Environmental Protection Authority
COM – Community Representation
WB – World Bank
KUTEI
(SE) KM
CNS
EMO
EMR
NEPA
WB
CONT
COM
ANNEXURE-4: ORGANOGRAM SHOWING WORK FLOW FOR IMPLEMENTING
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Responsible Pre- Post-Agency Construction Construction
Finalization of ESMP KUTEI, KM
NEPA Certificate of Compliance Kabul Municipality
Approval of ESMP by KM &
World Bank Concurrence
Presentation of ESMP at pre-bid
meeting
Preparation of Action Plan for
ESMP implementation
Review and Approval of Action Plan Consultant, KUTEI
Allocation of Environmental
Management staff by Contractor
Preparation of Mobility and Access
Facilitation Plan (MAFP)
Preparation of Monitoring/Reporting
Guidelines and Format
Identification of Burrow areas and
Spoil Disposal sites
Assessing site plans and location of
construction camps/yard
Implementation of mitigation action
planContractor
Supervision of ESMP
Implementation
Monitoring ESMP Implementation Consultant, KUTEI − − − −
ReportingContractor,
Consultant, KUTEI− − − −
Follow upContractor,
Consultant, KUTEI− − − −
Contractor,
Consultant, KUTEI,
Contractor,
Consultant, KUTEI
KUTEI, KM
Contractor,
Consultant, KUTEI,
Activity
Consultant, KUTEI
Contractor
Contractor,
Consultant
Conslultant, KUTEI
Contractor,
Consultant, KUTEI
Construction
ANNEXURE-5: ESMP IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
Kabul Urban Transport Efficiency Improvement Project Environmental and Social Management Plan
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Annex: 6- Figures of Different Road Sections
Section W-6
Section W-8
Section W-11 Section W12
Section W-12 Section W-13