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Environmental Monitoring Report

P42489-033 Semi-Annual Report July-December 2014

UZB: Water Supply and Sanitation Services Investment Program – Tranche 2 (Rehabilitation of water supply and sewerage system of Kokand and Andijan cities and water supply system of Fergana, Margilan and Rishtan cities)

Prepared by PPMU for the Uzbekistan Communal Services Agency "Uzkommunkhizmat" and the Asian Development Bank.

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

CONTENT

SECTION I. INTRODUCTION………………………………………………………………….………….……...1

1. Objectives of the project……………………………………………………….….…….….1 2. Description of construction works and capacity over the second half of 2014…….....2 3. Organizational changes or changes on Environmental Department staff……….……3 4. Relationship with contractors, owners, creditors and etc…………………………….…3

SECTION II Environmental Monitoring………………………………………………………….…...………...4

1. Noise and Vibration………………………………………………………………….……....5 2. Quality of Water…………………………………………………………………….…....…..5 3. Quality of Atmospheric Air………………………………………………………….……….6 4. Monitoring of Flora and Fauna……………..…………………………………….…….....10

SECTION III Environmental Management Condition

1. Environmental Management Plan ……….………………………….…...….…….…..…..7 2. Environmental Monitoring Plan……………………………………………...………..…..17

IV Appendices

Annex 1. Monitoring system…………………………………………………………………….19 Annex 2. Minutes of meetings……………………………………………………………...…..23 Annex 3. Photos…………………………………………………………………………….……31 Annex 4. Schedule of visit on conducting monitoring and findings…………..…………….33 Annex 5. Action Plan for the first semiannual period of 2015…….………………………...34

ABBREVIATIONS

ADB – Asian Development Bank AP – Affected Person DMS – Detailed Measurement Survey EA – Executing Agency EMP – Environmental Management Plan EMG – Environmental Monitoring Group ES – Environmental Specialist GOU – Government of Uzbekistan IA – Implementing Agency FFA – Financing Framework Agreement HRD – Human Resources Development LARF – Land Acquisition and Resettlement Framework

LARP – Land Acquisition and Resettlement Plan

MFF – Multi-tranche Financial Facility O&M – Operational and Maintenance PC – Project Consultants PIA – Project Implementation Agency PIU – Project Implementation Unit PMC – Project Management Consultant=PC PPMU – Program Preparation and Management Unit SCLRGCSC – State Committee on Land Resources, Geodesy,

Cartography and State Cadaster SCNP – State Committee for Nature Protection SES – Sanitary and Epidemiological Services SESU – Social and Environment Sub-Unit SSEMP – Site Specific Environmental Management Plan STP – Sewerage Treatment Plant UCSA – Uzbek Communal Services Agency WDC (U) – Water Distribution Center (Unit) WSS – Water Supply and Sanitation

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. In 2009, the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan (the Government)

entered into a Financing Framework Agreement (FFA) with the Asian

Development Bank (ADB) for a Multitranche financing facility (MFF) to finance the

Water Supply and Sanitation Services Investment Program (the Investment

Program), in an aggregated amount not exceeding $300 million from ADB's

Special Funds resources. On 29 September 2009 the ADB Board of Directors

approved the MFF Program with the Uzbekistan Agency "Uzkommunhizmat"

(UCSA) as the Executing Agency (EA).

2. For Tranche 2, the Government requested ADB to finance rehabilitation of

water supply and sewerage system of Kokand and Andijan cities and water supply

system of Fergana, Margilan and Rishtan cities, which are priorities for

development.

3. Since the current report is prepared for Kokand city “Rehabilitation of water

supply and sewerage treatment plant of Kokand city (hereinafter referred to as

Kokand 1). Rehabilitation of water and sewerage networks in Kokand city

(hereinafter referred to as Kokand 2)”, the data and achieved monitoring results

embrace only for Kokand city. Immediate rehabilitation and/or reconstruction of

water supply and sanitation (WSS) systems and development of vodokanals1

operational capacity is needed to prevent the systems from further deterioration

and provide acceptable WSS services to about 1.1 million residents in this

province.

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Section I. I. INTRODUCTION

1. The project “Rehabilitation of water Supply and Sewerage Systems in Kokand

city” and “Rehabilitation of water and sewerage networks in Kokand city” the second

project of the MFF financed by Asian Development Bank under "Water Supply and

Sanitation Services» Investment Program Tranche 2. All subprojects under this

Tranche are in progress as of January 2015. Under Tranche 2 there are 4

Construction Contracts were awarded for implementing civil works:

1) Contract 2633/ICB/3.1 Rehabilitation of water supply and sewerage

treatment plants of Kokand city

2) Contract 2633/ICB/3.2 Rehabilitation of water and sewerage networks

in Kokand city

3) Contract 2633/ICB/3.3 Rehabilitation of water supply system of Fergana,

Margilan and Rishtan cities

4) Contract 2633/ICB/3.4 Rehabilitation of water supply and sewerage

systems of Andijan city

2. Although the Contract was awarded for (3) project, the construction works are

only in an initial stage of implementation. Advance payment for the project was paid

in December 2014. Therefore, the Environmental Monitoring Report (EMR) for the

mentioned project will be submitted in July 2015 for the first half of 2015.

3. The civil works for (4) project was started in August 2014. EMR will be submitted

in February 2015.

4. Kokand 1 project implementation is financed in an amount of USD 18 541 246 from ADB's Special Funds resources and by Republic of Uzbekistan in an equivalent amount of USD 846 253. A total cost of the project is USD 19 387 500. The project has been implemented by «Kuvasoytamirkurilish» LLC (the Contractor).

5. Kokand 2 project realization is financed in an amount of USD 23 986 670 from ADB and USD 1 492 562 is financed from Uzbekistan. A total cost of the project is USD 25 479 232. The project has been implemented by «Juydam Tamirchi» LLC (the Contractor).

1. Objectives of the project

6. The Investment Program has the following objectives: improving access to safe,

reliable and sustainable water supply and sanitation to about 3 million residents with

priority needs identified in terms of the industry development. The Investment

Program is implemented by the Uzbekistan Communal Services Agency (UCSA) in

coordination with local governments, trans-regional water lines and town level

Vodokanals. The investment program focuses on the physical and institutional

improvements to water supply and sanitation sub-sectors.

7. This project is aimed to improve sanitation services being obliged by Uzbekistan

Government and provide access to water supply systems to population of Kokand

city.

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8. The aim of the current monitoring report is to follow all requirements of the

projects “Rehabilitation of water supply and sewerage treatment plants of Kokand

city” and “Rehabilitation of water and sewerage networks in Kokand city” (the

Project).

2. Description and volume of civil works 9. Kokand project on water supply and sewerage system includes:

Reconstruction of 14 wells located in territory of a water fence Ming-Tut for

maintenance of water delivery;

Construction of 9 new wells in territory of a projected “Tulyash” WDC in

territory of a farm for water delivery in volume 47,000 m3/days;

Construction of 9.3 km new water pipeline in 800 mm from WDU “Tulyash”

to “Ming-Tut” WDU and further to Kokand city;

Reconstruction of “Ming Tut” WDU, including tanks, constructions and

buildings, installation of new pumps and knots of chlorination and

replacement of all mechanical, electrical and control systems capacity

84,000 m3/days;

Reconstruction of 66.7 km old pipes and the worn out pipe of water supply

system of Kokand city;

Construction of new water distribution networks of 3,9 km for the purpose of

100% of coverage of urban population with water supply in the city of

Kokand where the number of population in 2025 will be reached up to

315,000 persons.

10. Water supply and sewerage improvement will be reached by the ways:

Reconstruction of water supply systems and wastewater system in Kokand

city. Water and sewerage treatment facilities;

Increasing of population coverage with the centralized water supply;

Improving of water quality and ensuring its compliance with its standards of

the Republic of Uzbekistan;

Strengthening of work reliability of water supply system;

Increasing of efficiency of existing water supply systems;

Realizations of measures on resource-saving;

Strengthening of financial position and work stability of Kokand city.

11. The schedule of reconstruction of civil works on «Reconstruction of water supply and sewerage systems» is provided below

12. Water supply and sewerage facilities of Kokand city during the second

half of 2014. In Tulyash WDC, cluster 1, well 1 and 2; cluster 2, well 1, 2 and 3;

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cluster 3, well 1 and 2; in total 9 wells were dug up and construction works is going

on wells’ walls.

13. The construction of a foundation of 2 reservoirs by 10 000 m3 located in Ming-

tut WDC were done and panels of reservoirs are being installed. Construction works

in second lift pumping station and in good’s warehouse are in progress.

14. The reconstruction of roofing system of pumping station located in Mukimiy

WDC and painting of interior and exterior part is in progress. The reconstruction of

“Vodokanal” building was completed and construction of new laboratory building and

its painting was done. The construction of garage building, mechanic department

was completed and their painting is in progress.

15. The construction work at sewerage treatment plant, laboratory, garage,

warehouse, pumping station, control room, workers’ washing room is being

completed.

16. Water and sewerage networks. The total length of constructed networks

during 2014 is 95.5 km; among them: for sewerage networks 52.7 km (PE) and for

water supply networks is 42.8 km (PE) pipes were laid.

3. Changes in the organization or as part of Environmental department

17. All civil works are controlled by PIU Fergana and the PIU is a client of the

Kokand projects.

18. There was a change during the second term of 2014 in environmental

department of PIU Fergana. The new environmental and social impact specialist

has been hired by PIU Fergana since July 2014. Since then no changes have been

made in Environmental Team of PIU.

19. The new environmental and social impact specialist was trained on

resettlement activities and Environment field by PPMU’s specialist.

4. Mutual relations with contractors, owners, creditors etc.

20. Under the specified projects, environmental specialist has been accepted by

the Contractor who is responsible for environmental issues and environment

measures. The senior specialist of environmental issues from the Contractor

Company is Mr. Sh.Yuldashev.

21. Under the subprojects, weekly control by the PIU’s Social & Environmental and

Contractor’s specialist is conducted. In addition, the construction supervision from

PMC regularly available at construction sites and conducts environmental

supervision during construction works. During the Reporting period, SSEMP

explanation meeting has been held for the Contractor’s site engineers as well as for

environmental specialist. Meetings on minimization of environmental degradation

and observance of the Regulation of the State Committee for nature protection were

held for “Kuvasoytamirkurilish” contractor on 20 November 2014 and for “Juydam

Tamirchi” contractor on 18 November 2014 (minutes of meetings are attached).

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PIU Fergana’s environmental and social impact specialist presented the social,

health benefits from the implementation of the project in details. Importance of

environmental mitigation measures included in site specific Environmental

Management Plan during the construction works has been explained.

22. Environmental specialist of PIU regularly visits construction sites to check up realization of nature protection measures and during surveys, the followings are revealed.

Section II. Environmental Monitoring

23. By the last monitoring of Multitranche Financing Environmental Audit, complaint

books in all construction sites which are being filled at the moment was carried out.

24. In order to organize all Environmental and safety measures, monitoring group is

assigned consisting of 10 persons including from nature protection committee and 5

from makhallas as they are water users. Essential remarks from members of

Monitoring group in terms of conducting civil works were not received.

25. All specialists and workers on construction sites are supplied with the special

construction uniforms and helmets.

26. Plastic wastes which are formed after the soldering of pipes are stored in the

container which is located in territory of Vodokanal. All works are supervised by

engineering supervisors.

27. According to the project, after full completion of the sites which have been dug

up during construction implementation will be asphalted. The PIU was not received

any complaint from citizens, farms or other organizations in the second half period of

2014.

28. In particular, there are cases of warehousing of a waste after dismantling of

construction products, shaped details, construction areas, without further recycling a

waste and their export to the place of recycling. As an example of: Kokand sewerage

treatment plant (STP). Currently, the warehouse of temporary storage of waste

dismantling is eliminated and wastes are transported to the disposal place.

29. Furthermore, in the process of scraping of sludge beds in STP field, wastes of

STP are loaded by excavator into dump trucks to a disposal place (photos are

attached). Prior to removal, the wastes were watered but after intensive shaking,

blowing headwind, the watered wastes dried up and dust was evaporated along the

highway route trucks and nearby. Currently, the above situation is corrected. In

addition to watering, the carried soil was covered by tarpaulin. Thus, spraying toxic

dust was completely ceased.

30. After dismantling of gate valve devices, there is a manual cleaning of concrete

openings for the rehabilitation of construction activities. However, taking into

consideration that the long-term use of gate valve devices leads to a local

accumulation of different fractions with high adverse of bacteriological composition in

toxic fecal waste openings. Thus, there is an intensive intoxication of the workers

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themselves and their work clothes. After completion of work, the toxic substances

spread on a vast territory and in the shoes of the workers. Following consultations

with the specialists of Urban Sanitary Epidemiological Center of Kokand city, the

following protective measures were taken:

Dismantling should be directly carried out with respiratory protective tools and

ways.

Dismantling area should be enclosed by special fence.

After caving of a waste dismounting, make intensive processing of the internal

apertures with disinfectant composition, by spraying on all surfaces.

After completion of demolition works, clothing and footwear of workers should

be sanitized in a special place.

31. Furthermore, in the area of drilling operations on the territory of water fence

"Tulyash" Cluster №2, well №1 there were produced a large complex of

environmental measures: before starting delivery of fencing panels for installation on

the perimeter of the water fence, there was made cleaning the area from industrial

waste. Dirt collecting container mud isolated on a special plastic film from preventing

penetration of drilling fluid into the soil.

32. Those projects’ work that create or may create a negative impact on the

environment, which is the result of the infrastructure after completion of the project

should be monitored so that appropriate action was taken to prevent or minimize.

Basically, all the design work for which they were established adverse effects on the

environment will be traced according Table 1 and 2.

1. Noise and vibration.

33. Against dust occurrence, daily having watered in networks where civil works on

construction and reconstruction of water pipelines and sewerage pipes is conducted.

In evening and night time the civil works’ operation is stopped. Construction and

reconstruction of new waterlines in inhabited places and on streets is spent on

weekdays and during working hours from 8:00am till 06:00pm.

34. In order to avoid noise and dust on construction areas, the Contractor avoids

using of compressors and other noisy cars at night; safe using the equipment; having

watered roads are conducted in due time.

35. The chief of a site of the Contractor - provides conformity of EMP, visually

inspects safe use of the equipment, noise level of vehicles and mechanisms. The

mechanic of a site checks a technical condition of the mechanisms that the

Contractor has. Fergana PIU specialist supervises conformity of all positions with

EMP.

2. Water quality

36. Followed indicators need to be supervised:

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- Physical and chemical parameters according to state standards for Potable

water

- Bacteriological tests, including:

- Coliform ml bacterium / - E-Coli/100 ml

37. In order to avoid pollution of water resources and environment on construction

of facilities, special garbage containers are established and special cars for dust

export are involved. All drinking water that will be produced as a result of the project

must comply with drinking water standard of the Republic of Uzbekistan O’zDst

950:2000.

3. Quality of atmospheric air

38. The average temperature in Kokand city is +25,1°С. In summer the

temperature rises to +40°С. The lowest temperature in winter is about -18°C.

Freezing of the earth in winter is on 0.5 m.

39. In the city, the speed of wind rises to 30 km/h. In connection with strong wind in

the city where the construction is going on, it is necessary to use anti-dust actions.

4. Flora and fauna monitoring

40. Construction of new waterlines on farmlands has often negative influences on

vegetative soil of earth. In connection with the given losses on farmlands, monitoring

is carefully carried out on construction of new water pipelines. All workers of the

Contractor have been informed about gathering the removed vegetative soil and to

be careful on disposing the removed part. Influence on animal and flora: territories

under protection are not located directly in intervention places or in the nearest

environment; the wild-growing flora and fauna consists only of a usual category.

SECTION III

Table 1. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

Project Activities

Potential Environmental

Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Responsible Entities Cost Estimation ($) Progress on mitigation

Pre-construction Project Stage

Accidents during operations

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

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

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

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

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

Design Consultants (Loyiha Maslahat)

provide conceptual design incorporating mitigation measures; Design-build contractors, if any,

provide detail design incorporating mitigation measures; PIU

reviews conceptual and detail designs for compliance with mitigation measures

Cost of consultants covered in the project budgets. No amount of money regarding Environmental safeguard was used due to no accident.

All constructed Water Supply systems and STP were designed to withstand seismic forces in accordance with Uzbek Construction Norms and Regulations (CNR) 2.01.03-96 “Civil Works within seismic areas”; Design documentation successfully passed examination and was approved by State Expertise and State Committee on Architecture and construction. Therefore, no accident was occurred in 2014

Leaks from sewerage system and water distribution network.

Contamination of water in distribution network from sewage leaks.

All buried facilities designed on earth fill with a reliable water sealing installments in accordance with CNR.

Pipes used in the distribution network should be corrosion-proof and have a long service life;

Water distribution network cannot have direct contact to the sewerage system, i.e. the two systems cannot be in the same

PPTA consultants

provide conceptual design incorporating mitigation measures; PIU

reviews conceptual and

detail designs for compliance

with mitigation measures

Cost of consultants covered in the project budgets No payment on leaks from sewage systems or water distribution network.

Corrosion resistance steel and durable PE pipes were used for rehabilitation of water supply and sewerage networks. (especially for Kokand 2 project)

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trench system.

Pipe-laying for new extensions

No expected resettlement, but if it becomes relevant, the land acquisition and resettlement framework (LARF) will be reviewed and amended as necessary to ensure no adverse environmental impact from resettlement.

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

Review LARF (if any) to ensure environmental aspects of resettlement are considered and addressed.

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

Review of PPMU progress Reports By PIU and LARF Committee

Expected re-settlement cost was involved in this phase of extension of water supply system and compensations for AP were paid in due time.

The construction of new pipe-laying in order to increase the extension of water and sewerage networks of the city has involved land acquisition. All processes regarding land acquisition have been done.

Construction Project Stage

Contractor or workers are not following contractual environmental requirements

Insufficient environmental controls implemented

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

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

Contractor’s Site Supervisor

ensure monitoring of environmental requirements – by delegation to Environmental Specialist /Environment Specialist of the PIU

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

Environmental Management Plan is provided as the appendix to the contract. General Conditions of Contract are supplemented by para 63 of SCC, which specifies that Contractor shall (a) establish operational control system of environmental impact consequence management (b) conducting of monitoring and mitigation measures are stipulated in the Environmental management Plan. The

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Contractor submits the report on implementation of such activities to the Employer.

Machines, equipment, and vehicles used for construction and transport

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Confine heavy construction related traffic to the least sensitive access roads to


ensures compliance with EMP

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

checking of trucks entering site to assess emissions and licensing; etc. PIU-Environment Specialist

monitors contractor’s compliance with all provisions of the EMP

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

To prevent the formation of dust the excessive excavated soil is watered prior to disposal (transportation). For transportation of excessive soil the vehicles are provided with awning Traffic intensity is not increased due to the fact that the Contractor does not use a large number of vehicles Contractor signed contract with service station that provides small repairs, refueling and oil replacement and mechanisms maintenance including verification of emissions All used machinery is well maintained and meets the national standard requirements.

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the construction sites to avoid accidents and nuisance to dwellers along the road and other road users ;

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Construction activities on site are conducted between 8:00am and 06pm. All equipment maintenance is also conducted during these hours. Works are not conducted at night.

Site preparation

Erosion from site clearing, grading and

Preserve existing ground cover wherever possible, and provide approved


ensures compliance with

Contractor cost is covered by the

Construction works are carried out in strictly

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excavation resulting in sedimentation of water bodies;

ground cover where necessary;

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

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

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

EMP PIU-Environment Specialist


contract cost, monitoring costs are included in the project budget

taken away places, reconstruction of WDU, reconstruction and construction of water supply system - only in earth right-of-way, without mentioning excessive territory. (excluding the land for LARP).

Revegetation and landscaping

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

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

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

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

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

Rehabilitation of trees affected if any.


ensures compliance with EMP PIU-Environmental Specialist


Costs of site cleaning, revegetation and restoration are covered by the contract as they are part of the contract requirements to prevent environmental impact. Therefore, no additional cost for this civil works is required.

Top vegetable layer was removed only for construction of two reservoirs with a pure volume of 1000 m3 each one. The area of removal is insignificant and it is about 450 sq.m. After end of all civil works the accomplishment and territory gardening will be made as it is provided in the detailed design-budget and bid documentation.

Excavation for pipe-laying; Road use for transport of

Damages to utilities by excavation; Temporary access cut-off to properties;

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


coordinates with PIU and relevant authorities and agencies.

Cost of supervision included in the contract cost estimation of the

Prior to the beginning of works, the Contractor has obtained the permission of Hokimiyat

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material and equipment

Current access roads in poor condition may become worse due to construction vehicles.

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

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

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

receives and records public complaints and resolves them PIU-Environment Specialist

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

contract budget without additional cost

and SES coordinating the place of waste and export of waste. Excavation for pipe-laying is mainly in Kokand 2 subproject.

Wastewater generated at construction site

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

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

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

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


ensures compliance with EMP

periodic visual observation of run-off from construction sites PIU-Environment Specialist


Cost of supervision included in cost estimation of the contract budget

All wastes and debris are stored in designated area of site in special containers and in due time are disposed to designated area approved by Hokimiyat. Dangerous materials (fuel, chemicals) are not utilized during construction activities.

Solid Waste generated by construction

Construction materials (wood, steel bar, cement, etc.), paper,

Prior to start of construction, develop an inventory of waste fractions expected to be generated during construction for


monitors waste stream to ensure maximum recycling.

Costs were included in the contractor contract

Contractor timely removes and recycles construction waste

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activities packing, domestic/human waste from work sites causing environmental pollution and adverse aesthetic impact

approval of disposal routes and sites by Hokimiyat and SES

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

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

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

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

Ensures proper disposal PIU-Environment Specialist


No additional cost for contract.

paper and scrap metal. On Construction sites there are containers for collecting garbage and building wastes.

Nuisance from Construction - complaints

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

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

Ensure that contractor incorporates good construction management practices

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

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

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


ensures good construction management PIU-Environment Specialist


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

On sites, banners indicating the contracting organization, responsible employees with related contact numbers are placed so the affected people could address their complaints. The PIU and the Contractor have been holding meetings on grievance and complaints. No grievances up today were received. WDC is located far from inhabitants at a distance about 500m and the

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result does not inconvenience nearby population. In addition to that, the PIU and the Contractor have been holding meetings on grievance and complaints every quarter.

Use of local labor

Inadequate working and living facilities for workers

Construction sites

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

Labor camps, if any

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

-- Test potable water supplies per Uzbek regulation

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

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


ensures good construction management

ensures adequate sanitary conditions for workers PIU-Environment Specialist


Cost is included in the labor cost of the construction budget

Workers are live in Kokand and nearby areas. The Contractor provides the delivery of workers to construction site and after the working day they come back to the place of residence.

Use of labor from outside areas

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

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


ensures use of local labor PIU-Environment Specialist


No cost involved The Contractor does not allow unauthorized persons, gambling, drug use, alcohol, etc.

Workers’ Inadequate safety Contractor shall be required to use Contractor’s Site Supervisor Cost of supervision Depth of tranches does

Project Activities



Safety during work appropriate stabilizing techniques during excavations, especially during excavations for trenches to avoid caving.

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

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

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

ensures safe trenching methods

ensures workers’ safety

ensure compliance with asbestos cement handling requirements PIU-Environment Specialist


included in cost estimate of the contract budget

not exceed up to 1.6 m and there is no collapse danger. At least once in a quarter the Contractor with the presence of the Engineer of technical supervision carries out training of all workers to safety precautions requirements Daily, before the starting work, all workers are warned about obligatory observance of requirements of safety precautions. Workers were provided by overalls and individual defense means (a welding mask, glasses, etc.)

Operation & Maintenance Project Stage

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

Establish comprehensive safety regulations;

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

Vodokanal

ensures that O&M staff receives training in occupational safety from PIA PIU-Environment Specialist

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

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

The projects of Kokand 1 and Kokand 2 are under implementation stage. So, if there will be any risk to workers, the proposed mitigation measures will be used according to the EMP

Contingency planning

Emergency measures as to what options are

PIA team will be available on short notice to identify a suitable solution to

O&M staff and PIA (technical specialists) jointly

PIA Contingency expenses:

The projects of Kokand 1 and Kokand 2 are

Project Activities



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

rectify the problem; When problem is identified and a solution is agreed upon, PIA will help find qualified specialists, who can deal with the problem.

with relevant local authorities dealing with Health/ Science and Technology

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

under implementation stage. So, if there is required any emergency measures during the work, the proposed mitigation measures will be used according to the EMP

EMP = environmental management plan, PIU = project implementation unit, SES = Sanitary and Epidemiological Services, ES – Environmental specialist, PPMU – Program preparation and management Unit

Table 2. Environmental Monitoring

Mitigation measures

Parameters to be Monitored

Location Measurements Frequency Responsibilities Cost Progress on mitigation

Construction Phase

Controlling of impacts of construction on people and environment

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

All construction sites and access roads

Visual observation and complaints by public

Regularly during construction for compliance with the EMP requirements

Work supervisors of the Consultant and EMU

Work supervisors are under project budgets for construction

Parameters to be monitored are all in progress according to the EMP and as described in “Progress on mitigation” of EMP.

Excluding of PIU’s monitoring and Contractor’s pursuance, Monitoring of the parameters is being conducted once every quarter by Environmental monitoring group (EMG). Table 3 shows how, when and by whom the negative impacts were mitigated and improved. Schedule of visit on conducting monitoring is attached in Annex 4.

Controlling of construction influence on farms

Influences of recycling of a waste, movements of vehicles, timely returning of a site to operation

WS “Tulyash”

Visual supervision and complaints of farms

Regularly during construction for compliance with the EMP requirements

The persons supervising performance of works, from PIU and EMG

The persons supervising behind performance of works are included in project budgets on construction

As described above all construction works are conducted in an established time.

Operation & Maintenance Phase

Mitigation measures

Parameters to be monitored

Location Measurements Frequency Responsibilities Cost Progress on mitigation

Corresponding processing of water before distribution

Parameters should correspond to requirements of State standard of the Republic of Uzbekistan for drinking water supply

O’zDSt 950:2000

Site monitoring should be spent according to requirements of State standard of the Republic of Uzbekistan for drinking water supply O’zDSt 950:2000

The laboratory analysis of samples in laboratories VRS and ESS, according to requirements of State standard of the Republic of Uzbekistan for drinking water supply O’zDSt 950:2000

Frequency of testing and the analysis is established to requirements of State standard of the Republic of Uzbekistan for drinking water supply

O’zDSt 950:2000

The water canal bears responsibility for daily monitoring of quality of water. SES bears responsibility for check of self-checking and water canal documents, and also spends sampling and their analysis according to requirements of State standard of the Republic of Uzbekistan for drinking water supply

O’zDSt 950:2000

SES already has laboratory for carrying out of tests.

The projects of Kokand 1 and Kokand 2 are under implementation stage.

Note:

In connection with the beginning of wheat planting season, measures are taken for acceleration of civil work on farmer sites while construction of

water pipe lines on agricultural sites;

In connection with fuelling of motor vehicles and mechanisms in wrong places (i.e. on agricultural district), special places out of farmlands have been

allocated.

APPENDICES

Annex 1

Table 3. Monitoring system

Measures on decrease in negative influence / performance of the

purposes

The indicators, followed to supervise

Site System of measures Periodicity

The responsible

Construction phase

Superficial water: To classify time storehouses of a

dangerous firm and liquid waste Improvement of lavatories of a

hole Definitive destruction of a waste in

the equipped places Safe disposal of oil the specialised

companies Secondary use of a waste

The hydrocarbon-maintenance

-Turbidity -Water fauna (destruction

of fishes)

Channels and about small ponds and at least 500 m (for channels) downstream from a building site of the Equipment of destruction and time storage of a waste

Sanitary compound - cars of the Contractor

Visual survey

Weekly throughout all construction period

PIU and State Committee for nature protection

Soil water: To classify time storehouses of a

dangerous firm and liquid waste Improvement of lavatories of a

hole Definitive destruction of a waste

in the equipped places Safe disposal of oil the

specialized companies Secondary use of a waste

Pollution by a firm and liquid waste

Quality of water Oil plums Water processing

Chink site Site of excavations Places of dumps through

waters Labour camp

Visual survey Test of water from

operational chinks analyses

Monthly Environmental Monitoring group and State Committee for nature protection

Soils: To classify time storehouses of a

dangerous firm and liquid waste

The water maintenance Oil localization in soil

Building sites and round the basic roads movable equipment

Visual survey

Monthly PIU and State Committee for nature protection


purposes



The responsible

Improvement of lavatories of a hole

Definitive destruction of a waste in the equipped places

Safe disposal of oil the specialized companies

Secondary use of a waste

The equipment on destruction and time storage of a waste

Health and safety: Use of helmets and safe clothes Requirements of observance of the

state specifications at work security measures

Maintenance of health services of workers, and acquisitions of medicines for granting of first aid in case of damages, and another

Conformity with public health services and safety rules

All working sites

Visual survey


Movement: Traffic light installation in the main

transitions Increase in the militia control in

villages The information school program Observance of the traffic regulation

by drivers Creation of time roads

The basic crossings of roads

The movement control

The basic crossings of roads

Settlements Working sites

Visual survey


Noise: To apply filters round compressors

and other noisy device To avoid use of the noisy device at

night To apply the personal protective

equipment against noise if it is necessary

dB (A) In working sites In settlements Around medical centers

Noise Monthly Environmental Monitoring group and State Committee for nature protection


purposes



The responsible

Dust: To spray roads within the occupied

territory To apply protective masks if it is

necessary

Concentration of particles of an aerosol

In working sites In settlements About the medical

centers

Visual survey


Historical places and monuments: Prevention of intrusions

Intrusion

Building sites

Visual survey


Wildlife: Protection of sites of work To avoid intrusion into an

inhabitancy Safe gathering and disposal of a

waste

Preservation of plants, animal, and cleanliness of territory

Work sites Building sites

Visual survey


Operation phase and maintenance service

Earth use: Indemnification according to the

Plans of Resettlement prepared for subproject Andijan

Indemnification for the lost earth

Indemnification for lost use of the earth (crop)

recultuvation the earth (according to the right of indemnification and indemnification plan)

All sites of excavations Pump stations

Sites of pressure head tanks

WDU, intake facility sites Route of a highway of

transfer

Visual survey Interview of Registration of indemnification and reports

At a time when all building will come to the end

SCLRGCSC regional branch of statistics Resettlement supervision

Water pollution in distributive networks

Pollution Garbage

РС Visual survey

Monthly Vodokanal

Health and safety on work: The equipment of chlorination with

safe devices, a spray reflector, ventilation according to norms. Training of operators

The individual protective equipment

Safety norms Ways of chlorination

Check of devices’ operational reliability safety, air ventilation

Storage and procedures of processing NaHCl

Weekly Regional SES


purposes



The responsible

Sewage: Improvement makhalla and a street

superficial drainage for a conclusion of sewage in safe sites from the occupied zones

Creation pressurized lavatories of holes

Building and operation of the centralized water drain (in long-term prospect)

System of a drainage within villages

System of a drainage within villages

Visual survey The chemical

analysis

One time in 3 month, one time in 6 month

Administration of PIU

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Annex 2

Minutes of meetings

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Agreed by PIU Fergana Approved by LLC

“Kuvasaytamirkurilish” 20 November 2014 Kokand city

Minute № 8-eco

Operating engineers and workers’ meeting on "Environmental

Monitoring" in construction sites of "Kuvasaytamirkurilish" LLC for the reporting months of 2014.

Attendees: 17 people. Agenda: "Operating of construction activities at facilities with strict observance

of the Regulations of the State Committee for nature protection of the Republic of Uzbekistan, development of a list of measures to minimize the harmful effects at the facilities of the Project."

A.Abbosov the director, who reported that the production of construction and installation work on the project sites "Vodokanal", WDC "Mukimiy", water intake "Tulyash", WDC "Ming-tut" and Sewage Treatment Plant (WWTP) Kokand that there is a insignificantly affects the ecological status of the adjacent territory. At all sites under construction and installation work, which affect the ecological condition of the surrounding area it is necessary to carry out a number of measures to protect and promote the preservation of the environment, in particular: complete cleaning of the area from industrial waste and debris removal, complete restoration of drainage ditches and irrigation trays, sanitary trimming of tree plantations, the improvement of intra-roads and installation of protective fencing.

With the onset of autumn-winter period, increased falling out leaves of trees and plantings. In this regard, it is necessary take action to avoid burning at objects on falling out leaves and grass that leads to air pollution, the environment and always to take action to fire safety at the sites.

At all sites there are special zones and places of utilization of household waste and construction waste.

Workers producing construction and installation works in underground parts of plants in STP should always wear protective clothing and protective means.

Based on the above meeting, decided: 1. Always promote a number of measures to protect environment and labor

safety on all sites where civil works are being implemented; 2. With the onset of autumn-winter season take action to avoid burning falling

out of leaves and grasses at sites. 3. Observe the measures for fire safety at sites. 4. Control and create zones at all sites and set them in the special containers

for the collection of household waste. 5. Log a register book of waste and debris removal. 6. Producing of refueling and changing of oil construction and special

machinery in specially designated areas.

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7. Responsibility for the implementation of activities for the protection of nature and environment to assign to foremen and site supervisors.

Minute was recorded by: S.Salahiddinov

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Agreed by Approved by Mr. U Tuhliyev Mr. T.Yakubov, the

Director The Head of PIU Fergana LLC “Juydam-

tamirchi” 18 November 2014 Kokand city

Minute № 7-eco

Operating engineers and workers’ meeting on "Environmental

Monitoring" in construction sites of "Juydamtamirchi" LLC for the reporting months of November 2014.

Attendees: 30 people.

Agenda: "Operating of construction activities at facilities with strict observance of the Regulations of the State Committee for nature protection of the Republic of Uzbekistan during spring period"

Listened:

Mr. T.Yakubov, the Director of LLC “Juydamtamirchi”, who noted that in the production of construction and installation works of the engineering communications in accordance with the terms of the project, the technical specifications of the customer and № 3.01.01-01 “Town planning standards and rules”, has been a number of negative factors affecting the environmental situation at the construction zone:

- When the device trenches and pits for engineering communications and observation wells, production pumping of groundwater and atmospheric water, led to the flooding of the green areas and the roadway, siltation street drainage ditches that cannot be avoided in conditions of dense residential buildings.

- Storing of soil mass for backfilling due to the fact that the very wet soil has increased the motility rate, there was a clogging with clay sediments in the above objects.

- In the production of earthworks due to instability due to high humidity walls of trenches and pits and their frequent collapse caused some damage to the root systems of the trees at the construction zone.

- Based on the foregoing, insofar under adverse conditions is almost impossible to avoid the occurrence of negative factors, the necessary activities to mitigate their impact on the environment at the construction zone.

Decided:

1. When storing soil for backfilling, to install fencing shields on the perimeter of storage areas.

2. In order to prevent the collapse of the walls of trenches and pits at the installation site to install retaining shields to a height of not less than 0.7 m of trenches.

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3. During the removal of excessive soil, to install the sink in output from the construction site for intensive washing of polluted parts of vehicles through irrigation with water in order to reduce the ingress of clay masses on the roadway.

4. In the areas of storage of construction materials and products to install additional fixing shields, increase the amount of drainage ditches in order to protect green spaces.

5. Responsibility for the implementation of these measures is imposed on site supervisors and foremen.

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Annex 3 Photos

Photo 1. Rehabilitation of water pipelines (Kokand)

Photo 2. Construction of new water pipelines (Kokand)

Photo 3. Construction of new water pipelines (Kokand)

Photo 4. Construction of new sewerage networks (Kokand).

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Photo 5 (taken by PPMU ES and PMC ES on August 2014). Construction of reservoir (Kokand)

Photo 6 (taken by PPMU ES and PMC ES on 15 August, 2014). Rehabilitation of STP (Kokand)



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Annex 4

Schedule of visit on conducting monitoring and findings

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Annex 5

Action plan for the semiannual period of 2015 Results Performance

indicators Activities Responsible

Parties Resource

requirements

Strengthening Contractor’s capacity for safeguard requirements

Training of Contractors’ staff especially the environmental specialists on SPS and advice during report preparation Timely advice and guidance provided during project implementation Supervision and monitoring conducted in a timely manner, appropriate guidance provided and results recorded

At least one time of holding workshop providing ADB’s and National environmental requirements’ understanding Distributing of copies of new SPS and National regulations on environment of construction site Field supervision and monitoring by safeguard specialists and EMG

PIU PPMU PIU EMG

Staff consultancy Assistance by PPMU in providing materials required

PPMU’s review and compliance of report monitoring system with the national requirements

Consultations Ensuring compliance with ADB’s SPS, IEE and national requirements

Participate in field supervision conducted with EMG at least one time Prepare semiannual report and submit to ADB

PPMU PPMU

Staff consultancy Advices and collaborative efforts by ADB and other governmental environment related departments

*SPS-Safeguard Policy Statement *EMG-Environmental Monitoring Group

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