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Environmental Monitoring Report

Project No: 42378-016 Loan No-BAN: 3087 July 2018

Power System Expansion and Efficiency Improvement Investment Program - Tranche 2 Part C1: Construction of five 132/33/11kV Sub-stations in DESCO Area

January – June 2018 Prepared by: Dhaka Electric Supply Company Limited (DESCO) for the Asian Development Bank for People’s Republic of Bangladesh.

This Semiannual 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.

DHAKA ELECTRIC SUPPLY COMPANY LIMITED (DESCO)

MINISTRY OF POWER, ENERGY & MINERAL RESOURCES

GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH

Environmental Compliance Monitoring Report (No.3)

On

Construction of five 132/33/11kV Sub-stations in DESCO Area

Period: January 2018 - June 2018

Dhaka

July 2018

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Table of Contents

List of Tables ............................................................................................. iii

List of Figures ............................................................................................ iii

Abbreviations and Acronyms ...................................................................... iv

Unit of measurement .................................................................................. v

Executive Summary ................................................................................... vi

1 . Introduction ......................................................................................... 1

1.1 Background .................................................................................. 1

1.2 Objectives of the study ................................................................... 1

1.3 Project Location ............................................................................. 2

1.4 Scope of Work of the Projects .......................................................... 4

1.5 Monitoring Policy Standard .............................................................. 5

1.6 ADB loan covenants with the DESCO ................................................ 9

Implementation arrangement ............................................................... 9

Environment ...................................................................................... 9

Project Reviews .................................................................................. 9

2 . Approach and Methodology ................................................................. 10

2.1 Introduction ................................................................................ 10

2.2 Overall Approach ................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.

2.3 Study Mobilization ....................................................................... 10

2.4 Study Team Mobilization ............................................................... 11

2.5 Methodology ............................................................................... 12

Physical environment ........................................................................ 12

Ecosystem and Biodiversity Conservation ............................................. 13

3 . Monitoring Results .............................................................................. 14

3.1 Compliance status with ADB loan covenants .................................... 16

3.2 Physical environment ................................................................... 17

Ambient air quality ........................................................................... 17

Noise level ....................................................................................... 22

Waste management .......................................................................... 23

Soil Quality ...................................................................................... 24

3.3 Biological Environment ................................................................. 25

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3.3.1 Ecosystem and Biodiversity ..................................................... 25

4 . Institutional arrangement for Monitoring and compliance ................... 29

5 . Site Specific Environmental Management Plan .................................... 30

5.1 HSE implication ........................................................................... 30

5.2 Site training and Meeting for safety ................................................ 30

5.3 Environmental Protection .............................................................. 30

5.4 In-house Rules and Regulations ..................................................... 31

5.5 Responsibility General Site Safety& Environmental Guidelines ............. 31

6 . Conclusions and Recommendations .................................................... 33

Appendix 1: Monitoring Checklist .............................................................. 35

Appendix-2: Field Photos .......................................................................... 46

Appendix-3: Terms of Reference (ToR) ..................................................... 59

Appendix-4: Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) ............................ 63

Appendix-5: Base Map of the study area ................................................... 65

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ListofTables

Table 1.2: Selected IESCs and Parameters ................................................ 8

Table 2.1: The Composition of the Main Team .......................................... 11

Table 2.2: The Composition of the Multi-disciplinary Field Team .................. 11

Table 3.1: Project Implementation Status ............................................... 14

Table 3.2: Summary of Compliance status with ADB loan covenants ........... 16

Table 3.4: Noise Level Reading of substation locations .............................. 22

Table 3.5: Standards of noise levels for different zones of Bangladesh ........ 23

Table 3.5: The Results of Soil Test ......................................................... 24

Table 3.6: Matrix of Monitoring Results ................................................... 26

ListofFigures

Figure 1.1: Map of DESCO Distribution Area of Proposed 132/33/11kV SSs .... 3

Figure 2.1: Overall process of the compliance monitoring study .................. 10

Figure 3.2: Vegetation at close to the Banani Substation during construction phase ................................................................................................ 25

Figure3.3: Barren land during construction phaseat Banani Substation ........ 25

Figure 5.1: Institutional arrangement for compliance and monitoring .......... 29

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AbbreviationsandAcronyms

ADB Asian Development Bank

BCER Bangladesh Environmental Conservation Rules

CEGIS Center for Environmental and Geographic Information Services

DESCO Dhaka Electric Supply Company Limited

DO Dissolved Oxygen

DoE Department of Environment

DPDC Dhaka Power Distribution Company

ECA Environment Conservation Act

ECC Environmental Clearance Certificate

ECR Environment Conservation Rule

EARF Extractive Area Rehabilitation Fund

EIA Environmental Impact Assessment

EMP Environmental Management Plan

EMR Environmental Monitoring Report

EPC Engineering, Procurement and Construction

HSE Health, Safety and Environment

GoB Government of Bangladesh

GPS Global Positioning System

kV kilo Volt

PAM Project Administration Manual

PAP Project Affected People

pH Potential of Hydrogen

PPE Personal Protection Equipment

P&D Planning & Development

RAJUK RajdhaniUnnyanKartipakkho

RoW Right of Way

RP Resettlement Plan

SAE Sub-Assistant Engineer

SPM Suspended Particulate Matter

SPS Safeguard Policy Statement

SSs Sub-Stations

ToR Terms of Reference

TL Transmission Line

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Unitofmeasurement

1 bigha – 33 decimal

1 Katha – 1.65 decimal

1 KV – 1000 volt

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ExecutiveSummary

In continuation of the first and second monitoring report, this third monitoring has been conducted based on ADB safeguard’s policy, the laws and the National policies of Bangladesh and Loan covenants between ADB and Bangladesh. At this stage, 3rd environmental monitoring has been completed on five substation’s locations (Aftabnagar, Banani, Purbachal, Tongi and Uttara 3rdPhase) where construction works are ongoing.

Based on the prepared checklist, the monitoring team observed the physical (Air quality, waste management, Noise and soil quality), ecosystem and biodiversity status of the construction sites following both qualitative and quantitative approaches.

Air quality analysis shows that only PMs are above the Bangladesh standard limit. The project sites are adjacent to or within Dhaka city.Air quality is not good due to heavy vehicular movement, construction activities, and uncontrolled emission from hundreds of brick fields, etc. During field visit, no significant external sources of air pollution near the project area were observed. Because of the monsoon rain, the project area was found wet during the field visit. The EPC contractor was advised to keep the construction material covered and continue water spraying during dry period till the project is finished.

The noise levels were measured during morning at the Banani, Tongi, Uttara 3rd phase, Purbachal and Aftabnagar sites and the noise levels were found to be 76.2 dB, 67.0 dB, 71.5 dB, 71.3 dB, 69.9 dB (Construction zone) respectively.

Major construction worksat Uttara sub-station is about to finish and the construction work of Purbachal and aftabnagar will be finished within next 30 days. As EPC Contractors auctioned the construction waste materials,therefore, waste management is not a major issue here.

In terms of waste disposal, the waste management of Purbachal and Aftabnagar were not so satisfactory level. The disposal of kitchen waste needs to be managed properly according to the Corrective Action Plan (CAP). Based on the findings of EMR, advice provided to the EPC contractor to ensure fire extinguisher, number of waste bins at the respective substations where the waste management not in satisfactory condition.

On the other hand, waste management in Banani and Tongi is in satisfactory level and materials for construction were stored in an organized way, and covered by polythine to avoid air pollution.

Moreover, no stagnant water was observed in the site except Aftabnagar substation area whereas stagnant water due to rainmade a concern for the local people. Regarding this aspect, the monitoring team advised the contractor to improve the drainage system to avoid stagnant water around the project sites.

In terms of ecosystem and biodiversity, the monitoring team observed the existing vegetation, flora and fauna. Besides, the impact of project implementation has been identified and observed the compliance status regarding the selected parameters.

There were very few herbs and shrubs at the project sites as all sites are situated in urban areas. No trees are found exceptthe Banani site,but some common minor wild life habitats also found at the project sites. As per the findings, there are no more problems due to the project implementation as green belt will be prepared after the completion of project works.

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1 . Introduction

1.1 Background

The Government of Bangladesh (GoB) has given top most priority to the development of power and energy sector to improve the socio-economic condition of the country in an accelerated manner, and to provide electricity to all citizens by 2021. Electricity is the most useable form of energy that plays a vital role in all development activities including the life style of the people. Bangladesh is a small but densely populated country with Dhaka as its capital. With rapid industrialization and urbanization the electricity demand of Dhaka and its adjacent area has increased tremendously. To maintain this industrial growth with better socio-economic development, a sustainable power supply is a must. Realizing the fact the Dhaka Electric supply company (DESCO) has chalked out a number of initiatives to modernize the existing old distribution system of Meaghan Dhaka city. Construction program of 132/33/11kV sub-station at five (5) places in Dhaka city is one of such initiatives to tackle the future elctricity demands.

DESCO intends to construct the 132/33/11kV five (5) grid substations under its command area at Uttara 3rd Phase, Aftabnagar, Banani, Purbachal and Tongi in Dhaka, Narayanganj and Gazipur Districts. About 489.56 decimals of land will be used for the proposed five Sub Stations. The proponent(DESCO) has already obtained Site Clearance Certificate (CCC) and received approval based on Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and EMP reports. DESCO has engaged HYOSUNG as EPC contractor for the construction, and as the complementary part of the project, CEGIS has been entrusted for environmental compliance monitoring regarding EMP and ADB’s social safeguard policy and the loan covenants between ADB and Bangladesh.

1.2 Objectives of the study

Broad Objective

The broad objective of this project is to monitor the work of the EPC Contractor in linewith standard Engineering practices/safe guard, Procurement rules,and Environmental (HSE) issues in line with DoE and Asian Development Bank’s Guide line.

Specific Objectives

There are some specific objectives in relation to the broad objective of these study.The specific objectives of the environmental monitoring are to:

Analyze water and air quality in pre-construction, construction phases as well as operation stage of the project

Analyze Noise level in three stages of the project

Explore Land Characteristics in the project sites

Analyze the waste management system of concerned authority or EPC Contractor

Monitor working condition and occupational health safety of workers throughout project life

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1.3 Project Location

The location of the project is shown in Figure 1.1. The proposed 132/33/11kV Sub-Stations and connected transmission lines will be constructed from different location in DESCO area such as Dhaka North,Tongi under Gazipur and Purbachal under Narayanganj districts. The locations of Sub-stations are given in the Table 1.1 below:

Table 1.1: Location of the Substations

S.I Proposed grid

name Location description and

address

Land area

(decimal) Remarks

1 Aftabnagar 132/33/11 kV sub-station

Plot no -32/M, Road no -17, Avenue-13, Sectoe-3, Jahurul Islam City, Aftabnagar, Dhaka GPS: N- 23°46’11.65’’ E- 90°27’24.02.’’

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*Jahurul Islam City (Aftabnagar) project authority handover the land to DESCO authority. *Construction work is going on.

2 Tongi 132/33/11 kV sub-station (Mill gate)

Tongi-3, Sub-station area, Mill gate, Tongi, Gazipur GPS: N- 23°53’47.22’’ E- 90°23’48.23.’’

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*DESCO area (Tongi-3, 33/11kV Old sub-station) *Old sub-station Site cleaning work is going on, New Sub station’s Construction work has not started yet but started this month.

3 Purbachal 132/33/11kV sub-station

Purbachal New city project area, Sector-2, Road no 210 and 305(close to corner plot), Rupganj, Narayanganj GPS: N- 23°49’57.01’’ E- 90°30’23.49.’’

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*RAJUK handover the land to DESCO Authority. *Construction work is going on.

4 Uttara third phase 132/33/11 kV sub-station

Plot no 103, Avenue-3 and West avenue, Sector-18, Uttara third phase, Uttara, Dhaka GPS: N- 23°51’31.53’’ E- 90°20’59.23.’’

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*RAJUK handover the land to DESCO Authority. *Construction work is going no.

5 Banani 132/33/11kV sub-station

Plot no 31, Road no 5, Block -I, Banani, Dhaka GPS: N- 23°47’18.8’’ E- 90°24’17.97.’’

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*DPDC handover the land to DESCO authority and DESCO handover to HYOSUNG Corporation. *The Site cleaning work has done,Construction work has not started yet but soon started.

Source: PD office, DESCO

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Figure 1.1: Map of DESCO Distribution Area of Proposed 132/33/11kV SSs

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1.4 Scope of Work of the Projects

The EIA report provides information on the baseline environmental condition (physical, soil and agricultural, biological and social environment) of the project area. Following DoE guidelines, the EIA report identified potential impacts of the proposed project activity on the environmental components of the project area. It includes the Terms of Reference (ToR) (Appendix 4) for the EIA and the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) against adverse impacts. The EMP also includes an Environmental Monitoring Plan, cost and institutional arrangements for future monitoring.

In line with the aforementioned objectives the scope of the services should cover the following:

Monitoring ambient air quality of the project site and its adjoining area before construction stage;

Review of environmental management and environmental monitoring plan suggested in the EIA report in line with the action plan proposed by ADB;

Upgrade (if required) the environmental monitoring framework and work plan specifying the indicators, method, location, time, frequency of monitoring provided in the EIA that shall be followed by the EPC contractor;

Monthly monitoring of construction activities to overview their compliance with national environmental and social regulations, and ADB’s performance standards on social and environmental sustainability;

Physical observation (monthly) to assess that all mitigation measures are carried out or in place in conformity with the EMP and action plan;

Monthly monitoring of implementation of environmental monitoring activities as specified in the environmental monitoring plan;

Monthly monitoring of different activities of EPC contractor regarding analysis of air quality, water quality, soil texture and quality, soil and land erosion, noise measurement, waste management, etc. in connection with the environmental monitoring plan;

Monthly monitoring of socio-economic issues like community safeguard due to pollution, hazards and employment opportunity;

Suggestion of pollution prevention and mitigation measures to ensure environmental safeguard, to ensure compliance with national environmental and social regulations;

Keeping close liaison with the project implementation office (Project Director), and EPC contractor;

Providing a monitoring report at the end of every six (6) months in line with the reporting requirement of ADB satisfying equator principles;

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1.5 Monitoring Policy Standard

The Environment Conservation Rules place construction of power plant into the Red category. The site clearances based on IEE and for environmental clearance certificate have been obtained from Department of Environment (DoE). As per the Bangladesh Govt. policy standard, environmental compliance monitoring is one of the important part that would be initiated following the Environmental compliance monitoring guidelines by DoE and the agreement between ADB and Bangladesh Govt. based on the ADB loan covenants. DESCO has taken initiative to expand its infrastructure of the distribution system through construction of new lines, installation of new substations and rehabilitation of existing substation in order to provide new connections to the incoming consumers. Now, the purpose of the environmental monitoring is to monitor whether the construction activities are performing based on the EMP or is creating any environmental impacts or any adjustment is required in safeguard measures.

Compliance with National Environmental Laws

The environmental legislation of GOB gives importance to reduce the negative impacts of infrastructure development projects, and give priority for the enhancement of positive impacts due to the project implementation. It conforms the National Environmental Policy 1992 based on the Agenda 21 of Rio Conference and subsequent enactments of the Bangladesh Environmental Conservation Act (BECA) 1995 and Bangladesh Environmental Conservation Rules (BECR) 1997.

National Environmental Laws

Compliance Requirement Performance of DESCO

Bangladesh Environmental Conservation Act (BECA) 1995 and Bangladesh Environmental Conservation Rules (BECR) 1997.

The Construction of Five132/33/11kV Substations in DESCO Area requires one site environmental clearance certificate (EC).

The environmental clearance (valid for 1 year) for the project was obtained from the DoE on 06.04.14. The processing for renewal is ongoing as per the Government rules.

Banani Substation site has been relocated and Environmental Clearance Certificate is required.

The IEE study is ongoing to get

the environmental clearance certificate.

Bangladesh Government Regulation and compliance monitoring

The Bangladesh Environment Conservation Act of 1995 (ECA, 1995) is the key legislation in relation to environment protection in Bangladesh. Recently, the ECA 1995 has been amended whereas the project for substation construction is under the orange B category. This Act is promulgated for environment conservation, standards, development, pollution control, and abatement. It has repealed the Environment Pollution Control Ordinance of 1977.

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The main objectives of the Act are:

Conservation and improvement of the environment; and

Control and mitigation of pollution of the environment.

The main strategies of the Act can be summarized as:

Declaration of ecologically critical areas and restriction on the operations and processes, which can or cannot be carried/initiated in the ecologically critical areas;

Regulations in respect of vehicles emitting smoke harmful for the environment;

Environmental clearance;

Regulation of the industries and other development activities’ discharge permits;

Promulgation of standards for quality of air, water, noise and soil for different areas for different purposes;

Promulgation of a standard limit for discharging and emitting waste; and

Formulation and declaration of environmental guidelines.

The ECA, 1995 specified that no industrial unit or project shall be established or undertaken without obtaining Environmental Clearance from Director General in a manner prescribed by the Rules. The project promoter must obtain Environmental Clearance from the Director General of Department of Environment (DoE). An appeal procedure does exist for those promoters who fail to obtain clearance. Failure to comply with any part of this Act may result in punishment of imprisonment or fine or both. The DoE executes the Act under the leadership of the Director General.

The Bangladesh Environment Conservation Act (Amendment), 2000 focuses on: (1) ascertaining responsibility for Compensation in cases of damage to ecosystems, (2) increased provision of punitive measures both for fines and imprisonment and (3) fixing authority on cognizance of offences.

The Bangladesh Environment Conservation Act (Amendment), 2002 elaborates on: (1) restriction on polluting automobiles, (2) restriction on the sale and production of environmentally harmful items like polythene bags, (3) assistance from law enforcement agencies for environmental actions, (4) break up of punitive measures and (5) authority to try environmental cases.

The Bangladesh Environment Conservation Act (Amendment), 2010introduces new rules & restriction on: a) Ensure proper management of hazardous wastes to prevent environmental pollution and Health Risk, b) No remarked water body cannot be filled up/changed; in case of national interest; it can be done after getting clearance from the respective department; and c) Emitter of any activities/incident will be bound to control emission of environmental pollutants that exceeds the existing emission standards (d) Government may declare any ecosystem as “Ecologically critical area” if it appears to be degraded or expected to be degraded and take all precaution measures to protect that ecosystem. In addition, government shall stop any ongoing activities and will not allow any new developments in the ecosystem after declaration of “Ecologically Critical Area”.

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The Bangladesh Environment Conservation Rules, 1997 is the first set of rules, promulgated under the ECA 95 (so far there have been three amendments to this set of rules – February and August 2002 and April 2003). The Environment Conservation Rules of 1997 has provided categorization of industries and projects and identified types of environmental assessments needed against respective categories of industries or projects.

Among other things, these rules set (i) the National Environmental Quality Standards for ambient air, various types of water, industrial effluent, emission, noise, vehicular exhaust etc., (ii) the requirement for and procedures to obtain environmental clearance, and (iii) the requirement for IEE and EIA’s according to categories of industrial and other development interventions.

The proposed project, according to the DoE, is considered under the “Red” category of the Environmental Conservation Rules, 1997.

Noise Pollution (Control) Rules, 2006gives the authority to all the Union Councils, Paurashava, City Corporations, City Development Authority (i.e. RAJUK, CDA, KDA, RDA etc.) to mark off the areas under their jurisdiction as silent, residential, mixed, commercial or industrial. They should also put signs to mark those areas. The act also describes the approved standard limit of sound in the added schedule 1 and 2. In the schedule 1, silent area means area up-to a radius of 100 meters around hospitals or educational institutions or special institutions/ establishments identified/to be identified by the government. In the silent area, it is prohibited to use any kind of horns of vehicles, audio signals and loudspeakers. According to this act, daytime is counted from 6am to 9pm whereas nighttime is counted from 9pm to 6am.

The Motor Vehicle Ordinance, 1983 stated to impose a penalty of maximum two hundred taka for those vehicles that are emitting smokes that poses health hazard in the public places. It also restricts the passenger from smoking in public service vehicles and in any other vehicles with notice of not smoking. This ordinance is enforced occasionally but a regular enforcement would be helpful to reduce air pollution in big cities including Dhaka. However, it is to be noted that amount of the penalty is very low which may be revised as well.

The Environment Court Act, 2000 provides for the establishment of environment courts and matters incidental thereto. This act also provides the jurisdictions of environment court, penalty for violating court’s order, trial procedure in special magistrate’s court, power of entry and search, procedure for investigation, procedure and power of environment court, authority of environment court to inspect, appeal procedure and formation of environment appeal court.

Compliance with DOE’s Guidelines

As mentioned above, the project activities fall under the ‘red’ category according to the Environment Conservation Rules, 1997. For projects under this category, it is mandatory to carry out IEE and subsequently EIA including Environmental Management Plan (EMP) and where necessary develop a Resettlement Plan for getting environmental clearance from the DoE. The DoE has issued EIA Guidelines for Industries and addresses the IEE and EIA for several industrial sectors and activities. Each Project Proponent shall conduct an IEE or EIA and is expected to consult and follow the DoE guidelines. The provisions of the environment

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legislations and the EIA guidelines of the DoE have been reviewed under this study. The DoE has issued application procedure for obtaining site/environmental clearance.

Environmental quality standards for air quality, noise, odor, sewage discharge, industrial effluents, and industrial project emissions for Bangladesh.

The Environment Conservation Act, 1995 and the Environment Conservation Rules, 1997 are the main legislative base in Bangladesh for protection and conservation ofnatural environment. The Environment Conservation Rules (1997) place activities of power plant into the Red category. However, the Safeguard Policy Statement (SPS) of Asian Development Bank has also been reviewed since ADB is financing the project in partnership with the GoB. As per the ADB categorization, the sub-station construction activities are under the category B considering the significance of the project’s potential environmental impacts. Therefore, the EMP is prepared based on the combination of both the national and the ADB.

The environmental standards are determined in the Environmental Conservation Rules. The standards for air, water, sound, odor and other components of the environment is started to monitor in accordance with the standards specified in Schedules - 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. The Bangladesh standards, in general, are less stringent compared to the developed countries. This is in view to promote and encourage industrialization in the country. The Bangladesh standards are not for any specific period of time. There is no provision for partial compliance too. For this reason, monitoring is based on the national standards unless there is absence of clear standards; only then ADB’s standard is being considered.

Following IESCs and parameters are selected for monitoring in DESCO’s five grid sub-station areas which have presented in Table 1.2.

Table 1.2: Selected IESCs and Parameters

IESCs Parameters Air Suspended Particulate Maters (SPM), Sulphur dioxide, Carbon Monoxide,

Oxides Nitrogen Waste Waste generation and proper waste disposal Noise dB a unit at both day and night time

Water (if any) DO, pH, BOD, Arsenic whether water is usable for irrigation or by fisheries Biodiversity Habitat conversion and fragmentation

Health & Safety Risk of electrocution, safety measures within the construction site, emergency plan.

Resettlement livelihood challenges, restoration process, compensation process, whether any complaints from affected people

The results of the monitoring are needed to compare the established benchmarks/baseline and compliance status and help to identify the areas where adverse environmental and social adverse impacts are still occurring. It would be helpful to formulate the corrective actions accordingly and in a timely manner.

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1.6 ADB loan covenants with the DESCO

According to the Loan Covenant Article (II), section 2.01, DESCO should carry out the project, with the due diligence and efficiency and in conformity with sound administrative, financial, engineering, environmental and power sector practices. For the execution of project following criteria should be followed.

Implementation arrangement

DESCO should ensure the project implementation in accordance with the detailed arrangements set forth in the PAM. Besides, it is the responsibility of DESCO to ensure their project management staffs that have the qualification to undertake necessary tasks of procurement, construction, supervision, inspection, and testing of equipment, payments to contractors, monitoring, environmental and social safeguards due diligence and reporting of progress relevant to the components under their responsibility.

Environment

DESCO should ensure that the preparation, design, construction, implementation, operation, and decommissioning of the project and all project facilities comply with

All applicable laws and regulations of the relating to environment, health and safety

The environmental safeguard

The EARF

All measures and requirements set forth in the respective IEE and EMP and any corrective or preventive actions set forth in a safeguard monitoring report

Project Reviews

a. The project progress would be reviewed by the ADB with necessary midcourse corrections

b. The Assistance should be provided by the Executing Agency (i.e. DESCO).

The environmental monitoring will assess the compliance that has been suggested under the Bangladesh Govt. laws, policies and national standards (i.e. air, noise and water quality) and ADB loan covenants. As there is no involuntary resettlement and ethnic minority issues, therefore, this monitoring assess the environmental and social safeguard issues in accordance with the Govt. laws and ADB loan covenants like the above mentioned ways.

The results of the monitoring will becompared with the established benchmarks/baseline and compliance status and help to identify the areas where adverse environmental and social adverse impacts are still occurring. It will help to formulate the corrective actions accordingly and in a timely manner.

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2 . Approach and Methodology

2.1 Introduction

This chapter includes methodology following which the monitoring of various physical, biological, and socio-economic components was carried out. This study considers five components which are likely to be affected due to construction and operation of the substations such as water, soil and agriculture, social and economic issues, ecology and fishery. In the following sections, these components along with indicators, tools and techniques are discussed.

2.2 Overall Approach

The following figure 2.1 shows overall process of environmental monitoring of construction of five 132/33/11kV Sub-Station project. For the monitoring study, a number of activities have been carried out during the preparation phase of the Project (i.e. information gathering, checklist preparation, service scoping and bounding, assigning field investigators etc.). Field level data collection, monitoring of environmental and social compliance have also been carried out.

Figure 2.1: Overall process of the compliance monitoring study

2.3 Study Mobilization

In the Inception Phase, a roadmap for environmental monitoring was prepared with detailed approach and methodology. Following the roadmap, the monitoring team visited the project sites and collected relevant data for observing the compliance status. Before the visit, the team also prepared necessary tools for data collection.

Thus, a comprehensive checklist on environmental monitoring was prepared based on the selected physical and biological indicators. In the EMP included in the EIA report, a number of guidelines for construction activities was recommended to be followed, which was prioritized during the preparation of the checklist, as compliance of those suggested

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measures would ensure the overall environmental protection and social security. Equator Principles were also followed in the preparation of checklist.

2.4 Study Team Mobilization

CEGIS has mobilized a core group of highly skilled professionals as proposed in the technical proposal. Initiatives have been taken for accomplishing the study within the expected time-frame through formulating an action plan, setting up of the office in Dhaka, forming the multidisciplinary field team and providing all necessary logistics and technical supports to perform required investigations.

The Consultant CEGIS will work under the overall supervision of the Project Director, DESCO and maintain close liaison with DESCO offices (both field and head offices). The Team Leader is responsible for direct supervision of the study. He will guide the multidisciplinary team to achieve the goal of the study. The progress of the study will be reviewed in weekly progress review meeting. Each report and deliverable shall be reviewed carefully by the team members and Team Leader.

As per guidance of the To directives, a multidisciplinary expert team has been formed with suitable allocation of time for each professional. Table 2.1presents the composition of the study team with their designation.

Table 2.1: The Composition of the Main Team

Sl.No. Name of Professional Position Assigned

1. Engr.JalalAhmed Chowdhury Environmental Expert/Transmission Line (TL)/ Power Plant Expert

2. Dr. Dilruba Ahmed Socio-economic an livelihood expert

3. Mr. Subrata Kumar Mondal Economist

4. Md. Maqb –E- Elahi Geology Specialist

5. Md. Mushfiq Ahmed Ecology Specialist

6. AnushilaMazumder Expert of Environmental Policy and Management

Thefollowingmulti-disciplinaryteamwasmobilizedforcollectingdatafrom thefield.

Table 2.2: The Compositionof theMulti-disciplinaryFieldTeam

Sl.No. Name ofProfessional Position Assigned

1. Md.Shofiqul Islam Sociologist, Socio-economic Division

2. Md.NazmulKabir WaterResource Engineer

3. Uzzal Kumar Saha Ecologist

4. Bilkish Sultana Electrical Engineer


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2.5 Methodology

The compliance monitoring of the project has been carried out following important Environmental and Social Component during field investigation. Methodology for the investigation of each component is given below.

Physical environment

Ambient air quality

To assess the baseline condition of the ambient air in the project areas, the air has been sampled and analyzed at spots, using machines and experts. Ambient air quality has been continuously monitored for CO, SOx, NOx, and particulate matter (PM2.5 andPM10) and suspended particulate matters (SPM) following the standard method.

Noise level

Noise monitoring is important for any big construction activity as excessive noise may create disturbance to the wild life, indigenous species, fragile ecosystems, communal stability in case of sudden intrusion and workers due to construction activities and subsequent increased traffic movement.

The ambient noise level has been monitored monthly at nearby sensitive receptors around the construction site (including substation site) of this project. Each time, noise level has been recorded using portable noise level meter for a two minutes time span at 5 minutes interval depending on the site condition. Noise level has been recorded at day time only as the construction works held only at day light hour. A probable increase in noise level in the same area may provide the tools for assessment of impact on environment.

Waste Management

Infrastructure work for any development, usually generate variable quantities and types of waste materials which have the potential to cause adverse environmental impacts during generation, storage, transport and disposal. For this reason, the project aims to implement waste management procedures immediately after the commencement of the civil works in order to maintain minimal potential impacts to the environment. The project sites were observed visually during sites visit to investigate concerns related to waste disposal.

Soil Quality

Soil investigation is very important parameter for proper planning and designing of the structure which confirms the safety and stability of the structure. The Alpha Soil and Foundation Engineers obtained the sub soil investigation for the construction of proposed design, supply installation and commissioning of 5no’s 132/33/11kV substations inBanani, Tongi, Uttara, Purbachol and Aftabnagar. A number of bore holes have been drilled at a particular depth depending on the project sites. We have been reviewed and incorporated the sub-soil investigation report’s data for understanding the soil condition of the project sites which are provided by HYOSUNG Corporation Ltd.


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Ecosystem and Biodiversity Conservation

Proposed substation sites are situated in urban area, so urban ecosystem as well as vegetation and wildlife are major components for this environmental monitoring.

Terrestrial Vegetation

Project site specific data (i.e. Cocos, Psidium, Cynodon, Scorpia, Croton, Leucas, Cyperus, Chan grass) were collected through visual observation and use of GPS, noise meter, iPAD etc. instrument for proper ecological monitoring. In addition, local people were interviewed for getting data. Monitoring of intercultural operation was done quarterly through consultation with stakeholders and local people.

Flora and Fauna

Flora and Fauna of all sites observed through regular field visit. The impact of project implementation (i.e. land development; vegetation clearing, Labor and vehicle movement) on small mammals, amphibians, reptiles and local urban birds have been identified through in depth observation and consultation relevant stakeholders according to the prepared checklist.

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3 . Monitoring Results

This chapter provides the monitoring results based on monthly field visits at five project sites now under construction, belonging to the project “construction of five 132/33/11kV substations” in DESCO Area. The monitoring result considered the water, air, noise, soil, ecosystem and bio diversity and occupational health and safety issues related to the above construction activity. Based on the prepared checklist, a synthesis result is provided considering field findings, quantitative and qualitative analysis.

The monitoring team found that the construction activities started fully at the five project sites and following activities are completed and ongoing presented in the following table 3.1:

Table 3.1: Project Implementation Status

Substations Name Activity details Status

Aftabnagar Sub-station

Installation of Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS)

Done

MV cable termination work and AC DC cable laying and termination work

Done

Roof slab and Column casting

Done

Transformation bushing installation

Done

GIS monitor installation Done Civil work for installation of

electrical components like transformer.

Transformer setup done

Other civil works including Building construction, boundary construction activities etc.

The construction work almost done

Setup transformer inside the substation

132/33kV transformer installation work is completed

Copping work is going on Almost done

Purbachal Sub-station

Installation the Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS)

Done


Done

Roof slab and Column casting

Done

Transformation bushing installation

Done

GIS monitor installation Done Civil work for installation of Transformer setup done

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Substations Name Activity details Status electrical components like transformer.





Uttara 3rd phase Sub-station

GIS commissioning and testing

Successfully Completed

Copping work is going on Almost done Installation the Gas Insulated

Switchgear (GIS) GIS setup almost done

Civil work for installation of

electrical components like transformer

Done


Done





Installation the Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS)

GIS setup almost done

Banani Sub-station

Piling Completed Basement preparation and

casting work Completed

RCC mat casting and 33/11 kV wall casting work

Ongoing

In the project area, the safety activities

Ongoing.

Construction of boundary wall around project site.

The boundary wall at north-west and southern part will be reconstructed

The eastern part of boundary will be remaining as usual

Temporary fence is built in the two site (north and south) by tin and iron

Tongi Sub-station

Piling Completed

Basement preparation and casting work

Completed

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Substations Name Activity details Status RCC mat casting and 33/11

kV wall casting work Ongoing

In the project area, the safety activities

Ongoing.

Construction of boundary wall around project site.

Existing boundary is being used which will be reconstructed later

Source: Monthly field visit from January 2018 to June 2018

3.1 Compliance status with ADB loan covenants

The compliance status with the ADB loan covenants have been monitored based on indicators provided in the ADB loan covenants. The findings for compliance status with the ADB loan covenants presented in the following summary table 3.2. The activity based photos regarding the compliance status provided in the Appendix 3.

Table 3.2: Summary of Compliance status with ADB loan covenants

Indicators Issues Activities Compliance Status

Complied Not

Complied Remarks

Implementation arrangement

Detailed arrangements set forth in the PAM

Engage Consultant for environmental monitoring

Develop a cell for overall inspection, monitoring of construction activities

Engaged procurement committee

Fully Complied

The implementation arrangement followed the ADB and DESCO loan covenant.

Environment All applicable laws and regulations of the relating to environment, health and safety

The

Review of existing laws and regulation (National and ADB safeguard policy)

The Consultant prepared monitoring result and CAP

Fully Complied

The Consultant is preparing the monitoring result based on EMP and reviewing existing laws and regulations.

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Indicators Issues Activities Compliance Status

Complied Not

Complied Remarks

environmental safeguard

The EARF All measures

and requirements set forth in the respective IEE and EMP and any corrective or preventive actions set forth in a safeguard monitoring report

based on EMP.

Project Reviews

The project progress would be reviewed by the ADB with necessary midcourse correction

All Submitted Report reviewed by ADB

Fully Complied

All comments (1st and 2nd Monitoring report) from the ADB incorporated and submitted to DESCO.

Source: EMR findings from January to June 2018.

3.2 Physical environment

Ambient air quality

Ambient air quality

Visibility around the Uttara 3rd phase project site was good. The project location is near the casting yard of Dhaka Metro Rail Project but no external source of air pollution was observed that would deteriorate air quality. Civil construction work of the project is near to finish. It was reported during the field visit that the project area is wet and there is no significant flying dust. However, monitoring team advised the contractor to continue water spraying till the project is completed.

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Photo : Uttara 3rd phase project site

The air quality of the Purbachal site was also clean. Because of the present monsoon the project area was wet and no significant dust particle was observed in the area. The project site is located near Jolshiri Abashon Residential Area where there are no significant external sources of air pollution. However, due to vehicular movement, dust particles were observed plying on the road in front of the project area. However, monitoring team advised the contractor to continue water spraying till the project is completed.

Photo : Purbachal project site

The Banani site is located within an enclosed residential area where there is no external source of air pollution. Because of the present monsoon the project area was wet and no significant dust particle was observed in the air. Heavy construction machineries were used to carry out pile work which caused scanty amount of SOx and NOx which is negligible. However, the construction materials are covered to minimize the suspended activity of the earthen materials.

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Photo : Banani project site

At Aftabnagar, loose earth materials (e.g. soil, sand) were found deposited on the approach road near the project. Because of the present monsoon the project area was wet and no significant dust particle was observed in the air. But dust may spread from this deposit when it is dry. Accordingly contractor was advised to spray water on the deposit along with the project area during dry period.

Photo : Aftabnagar project site

At Tongi, the earthen materials and construction equipment are covered accordingly and water is sprayed where dust particles ply. Although, the project is located in an industrial area, no external source of air pollution was observed during the site visit.

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Photo :Tongi project site

It was also observed that all the project sites were fenced by tin-shed boundary to resist dust flow to some extent.CEGIS engaged “Development Solutions Consultant Limited “as 3rd party to conduct air quality test in all these sites. The report with test result is enclosed with this report.

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Table3.3: Test Results of Air Quality Monitoring at Different Locations

Parameter Unit Project site Bangladesh Standard

IFC/World Bank Standard

Duration Weather Condition

Method Of Analysis

Aftabnagor Purbachol Uttara 3rd

Phase

Banani Tongi

PM10 µg/m3 198.5 207 226.4 192.8 215.3 150 150 24

Sunny

Gravimetric

PM2.5 µg/m3 127 97.5 132 123 129 65 75 24 Gravimetric

SPM µg/m3 215 244 357 202 344 200 160 24 Gravimetric

SO2 µg/m3 33 42 59.2 36 45 365 125 24 West‐Geake

NOx µg/m3 26.8 37.7 42.7 28.3 38.4 100 - Annual

Jacoband Hochheiser

CO* Ppm 003 002 001 002 001 9 10(WHO) 8 CO Meter

Source: DSCLLaboratory,January2018

Note:

*COconcentrationsandstandardsare8-hourlyonly.

**TheBangladeshNationalAmbientAirQualityStandardshavebeentakenfromtheEnvironmentalConservationRules,1997whichwasamendedon19thJuly2005videS.R.O.No.220-Law/2005. PM2.5–FineParticulateMatter. PM10-RespirableDustContent SPM–SuspendedParticulateMatters SO2–SulphurDi-oxide NOX—OxidesofNitrogen. CO–CarbonMonoxide

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PM10:Fromthetestresults,most PM10valuesfoundare aboveDoEstandardaswellasIFCstandard forall the locations.

PM2.5:Thetest results show that all thevalues ofPM2.5wereaboveboth DoE andIFC standards.

SPM:Thetest results show that all thevalues ofSPMwereaboveboth DoE andIFC standards.

SO2:Thetableshowsthat,thevaluesofSO2forallthelocationswerewithinboththeDoEandIFC standards.

NOx:Thetableshows that, thevalues ofNOxfor all the locations werewithin DoEstandards.

CO:Thetableshowsthat,thevaluesofCOforallthelocationswerewithinboththeDoEandIFC standards.

Noise level

The noise levels were measured at different locations of Uttara 3rd Phase, Purbachal, Aftabnagar, Tongi and Banani sitesuring day time.The noise reading was taken at the entrance and near the construction zone of the project site. Noise showed the minimum level at the entrance. On the contrary, the noise reading near the construction zone was un-steady due to different construction activities. Most of these activities are limited to day time only.

During this visit, it was noticed that most of the workers were not comfortable in using earmuffs. The contractors were suggested to provide ear plug/muffs to all workers. Uttara 3rd Phase, Purbachal and Aftabnagar project sites are within developing residential area where no considerable human settlement around the project site has yet been set up that could be affected by noise pollution. The Banani and Tongi sites are located in residential and industrial areas respectively.The noise level in these areas was low. The vehicular movements around the project sites were relatively low. Hence, noise generation from external sources was insignificant.The average noise level of the project sites are shown in the table below table along with the Standards of noise levels for different zones of Bangladesh.

Table 3.4: Noise Level Reading of substation locations

Location Uttara 3rd Phase

(Commercial area)

Purbachal

(Residential area)

Aftabnagar (Residential

area)

Banani (Residential

area)

Tongi (Industrial

area)

Construction zone

71.5 dB 71.3 dB 69.9 dB 76.2 dB 67 dB

Entrance 62.5 dB 65.2 dB 60.7 dB 57 dB 62 dB

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Table 3.5: Standards of noise levels for different zones of Bangladesh

Serial No. Category of areas Standards determined at dB unit

Day Night

1 Silent zone 45 35

2 Residential area 50 40

3 Mixed area (mainly residential area, simultaneously used for commercial and industrial purposes)

60 50

4 Commercial area 70 60

5 Industrial area 75 70

Source: E.C.R. ’97

The project sites are located in developing residential areas, industrial area and developed residential zone where the noise level exceeds the standard level. This occurs due to the constructional activity (e.g. mixing cement concrete, cutting reinforcement, layout of heavyweight materials).

Waste management

At Uttara sub-station, major construction work has been almost done. Only few workers are now present at site. Regular Kitchen is closed. Workers manage their food locally. So now there is no kitchen waste at site and construction waste is also very minimum. Contractor has auctioned the waste materials which is scattered over the site. Buying party is expected to take away the goods in couple of days.

Waste management of Purbachal site was unsatisfactory. Wastes like cigarette packs,cigarette butts, bread packs etc. were found inside the labor sheds as well as scattered all around the project area. Kitchen wastes are dumped near the cook shed and there is no dustbin inside the kitchen. This random waste dumping has created bad or and unhygienic environment. Dustbins were present at the project areas. The kitchen staffs are not fully aware of waste disposal method and the procedure of using fire extinguisher at need. Monitoring team has advised the Environmental Health and Safety officer to improve the waste management and also include the kitchen staffs to the regular toolbox meeting. Construction wastes were dumped in scattered manner as those are already auctioned and started to take them from there. Monitoring team has advised the contractor to reorganize the construction wastes. Sanitation facilities were good. No water logging was observed there.

Kitchen waste management system of Aftabnagar was not good. Kitchen staffs were throwing wastes outside the fence. Kitchen staffs are not fully aware of waste disposal method and the procedure of using fire extinguisher at need. Monitoring team has advised the Environmental Health and Safety officer to include the kitchen staffs to the regular

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toolbox meeting. Overall Latrines condition is very poor. Latrines need renovation and cleaning. Labor shed was tidier than previous visit. Dustbins were present at the project areas. Workers should be more encouraged and guided properly to use dustbins as they show less interest to use them. It has been advised accordingly to improve the waste management system. Stagnant water due to rain was observed over the low-lying flat surface. Non-consumptive water is handled by temporary drainage system.

At Tongi site, the waste management situation was relatively better than other sites. Construction materials were stored in an organized way and also covered. Latrines were in good condition. No stagnant water was observed in the site. Kitchen waste management is good. But it can be improved and advised accordingly to improve it. Dustbins were present at the project area.

Banani site is situated inside residential area. There is no kitchen at the site as the workers eat their food outside. Labor shed at this visit is found tidier than previous visit. Non-consumptive water is handled by temporary drainage system. Monitoring team has advised the contractor to improve drainage system to avoid stagnant water of the project sites. Construction wastes are stored in specific places.

Soil Quality

Soil investigation is very important parameter for proper planning and designing of the structure which confirms the safety and stability of the structure. Jahed Hassan and Associatesand Alpha Soil & Foundation Engineering obtained the sub soil investigation for the construction of proposed design, supply installation and commissioning of 24 nos. 132/33/11kV sub-stations in Uttara, Purbachol and Aftabnagar. The findings of the soil test are given below table.

Table 3.5: The Results of Soil Test

Source: Soil Report 2017

After obtaining the soil test, it is observed that the depth of clay layer ranges in between 8.5-9.5 meters in each project location. The overall soil condition of the project sites is almost homogeneous. The soil layers are compact and can withstand sufficient amount of load exerted by superstructure.

Parameters Aftabnogor Purbachol Uttara 3rd

Phase Tongi Banani

Number of Boreholes 12 12 12 12 12

SPT Execution 200 234 265 264 212

Disturbed Sample 200 234 265 264 212

Compaction Test Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil

Permeability Test N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Boring Depth (m) 24-28.5 25.5-30 31.5-34.5 32.5-36 28-30.5

Interval of SPT execution (m) 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5

Undisturbed sample Nil 10 Nil Nil Nil

Water table level Below 900-975

mm 2.0-2.2 m 0.00 m

0.00 m 1.2-1.4 m

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3.3 Biological Environment

3.3.1 Ecosystem and Biodiversity

The construction activities were going on at thefive (Aftabnagar, Banani, Purbachal, Tongi and Uttara third phase) substation sites. Each of the site is mainly dominated with local herbs which grown seasonally. The marginal vegetation of these proposed substations were Ulu, Bonjal, Cyperus, Kakmachi, Kash, Carpet grass, Thridhara, Busket grass, Guchcha, Katanota, Lajjaboti etc. In addition to this a number of fruit yielding trees were fell down at Banani Substation site during construction.

Low density of herbs like Vasant (Clerodendrum Viscosum)and shrubslike Henna (Lawsonia Inermis),Garden Croton (Codiaeum Variegatum)etc. were also present there andmost individuals of which were cut/damaged due to land filling and land development activities. At this time, habitats of some urban birds, (i.e.: House Sparrow, Common Myna, Bulbuls etc.) small mammals (i.e.: Mongoose and Mouse), amphibians (Common Toad) and reptiles (Lizards) inside the project site were disturbed and these wildlife were gradually relocated from the proposed substation site. Here should be mentioned that, the populations of these wildlife were very low and observed occasionally. Except the Banani Substation, other substation sites were not needed to fell any tree and all sites are mainly vegetated with grasses and wild herbs. Occurrence of wildlife is not significant as per informed by the sub-station staffs. As a result, impacts on local wild life and their habitat were found negligible.

Figure 3.2: Vegetation at close to the Banani Substation during construction phase

Figure3.3: Barren land during construction phaseat Banani Substation

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Table 3.6: Matrix of Monitoring Results

Environmental and social

components

Potential impacts

Monitoring Measures

Status Corrective

Action Plan (CAP)

Ambient air quality

Emission of fugitive gases by the machines due to construction activities can accelerate the air pollution.

Spraying water in the construction site to control fugitive dusts

Water spraying is carried out once in a day

Water can be sprayed twice in a day for controlling fugitive dusts.

Loose soil can be covered by polythine or sacks.

Construction materials (sand/soil) to be kept covered

Complied at all site

Construction materials (sand/soil) should be kept covered by polythene or mulches during dry weather so that strong wind cannot blow away

Introducing vehicle speed limit

N/A .

Using new/good engine quality machines/vehicles to avoid incomplete combustion.

Complied in all sites

Noise level

Disturbance to workers at worksite due to construction activities of the proposed project site.

Using modern, low noise generating machineries with silencers.

Complied in all sites

The contractor has been advised to cover the machine with noise proof hood to make the area free from noise hazard.

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components

Potential impacts

Monitoring Measures

Status Corrective

Action Plan (CAP)

Providing ear plug/muffler to the workers

Provided by the authority but not being used

Providing hearing protection equipment (air plug/air muffler) for the workers who are directly exposed to high noise level

Waste management

An inefficient municipal waste engagement system may create serious negative impacts like spread of infectious diseases, land and water, pollution, obstruction of drains and loss of bio diversity.

Using bins for waste disposal

Provided by the authority but not being used

The contractor has been advised to encourage the workers to use bins as they show less interest to use them at the Aftabnagar and Purbachal sites.

They should be used dustbin properly for waste management at the Aftabnagar abd Purbachal sites.

Train up the workers how to waste management and use dustbin

Specific dumping area for construction waste

Dumped in specific place but in scatter manner

The contractor has been advised to rearrange the construction waste in respective specific places

Specific waste

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components

Potential impacts

Monitoring Measures

Status Corrective

Action Plan (CAP)

management plan should be ensured

Ecological resource

Change of vegetation coverage specially for terrestrial form at sub-Station sites during construction phase

Tree would be planted after the completion of construction activities.

Low shrub and herbs jungles have been cleared for land development under construction phase.

Tree does not exist.

Re-plantation of trees inside and around the project boundary. Particularly ornamental tree like Bottle Brush, Panthapadop, Jasmine, Radhachura plant should be planted at the Substation sites.

Source: CEGIS, January to June, 2018

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4 . Institutional arrangement for Monitoring and compliance

The organ gram provided by the DESCO is responsible to monitor environmental compliance during the project construction. The sub divisional engineer (electrical & civil), assistant manager, assistant engineer (electrical) and sub assistant engineer are working under supervision of the deputy project director for the compliance monitoring for the construction of five 132/33/11 kV grid substation in DESCO area. The project director is responsible to supervise and guide the whole work regarding monitoring and compliance. The following figure 5.1 shows the institutional arrangement those who are responsible to ensure monitoring and compliance in accordance with Govt. laws, rules regulations and ADB’s loan covenants

Figure 5.1: Institutional arrangement for compliance and monitoring

Project Director

Office Asstt./

Sr. Office Asstt.

Peon

Driver

Deputy ProjectDirector

Sub Divisional Engineer(Electrical)

Sub Divisional Engineer (Civil)

Assistant Engineer (Electrical)

Assistant Manager

Sub Assistant Engineer (Electrical)

Office assistant. (Store)

DEO

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5 . Site Specific Environmental Management Plan

The HYOSUNG CORPORATION (EPC contractor) is committed to achieving excellent results in their HSE performance at their workplace. Their Commitment to HSE would not be compromised to achieve other business objectives, just like the way they manage Quality, Cost & Schedule. They must always be proactive in Identifying existing and potential HSE Hazards and work towards eliminating and/or mitigating the impact of hazards regarding the EMP provided in EIA report of this project. Responsibility for HSE falls on everyone in the workplace which includes Employees, Customers, Contractors, Visitors, etc. The characteristics of the proposed 5 substations are homogenous and the EMPs provided in the EIA report are same, therefore, the SEMP suggested in this section would cover all EMPs for the five substations.

5.1 HSE implication

We work towards “incident free” – zero accident, zero loss, no harm to people, excellent results in HSE performance, HSE would not be compromised, cultivating HSE excellence as a core value, manage HSE like we do quality, cost and schedule, no Operation will have greater importance over HSE and no damage to the environment. Promote good safety Culture and Behavior through positive communication.

5.2 Site training and Meeting for safety

Daily conducted tool box meeting.

a) Monthly Mass meeting to be arranging.

b) Specific safety training needs providing the employees.

c) Mock Drill to be arranged at site once in 6 months by agency.

d) Conduct Fire fighting raining program sessions

e) Conduct electrical safety training.

5.3 Environmental Protection

Industrial Wastes

a. Discharge of bilge containing oil, chemicals, dangerous liquids or gases to sea water shall be prohibited.

f) Onlylicenseddisposalcontractorcollectorshallengagedtocarryoutthedisposal.

g) The hazardous material, liquids or chemicals shall be disposedindedicatedbinsand collectionpoint,separated from otherformofwastesuchasrubbishorscraps.

h) All garbage, refuse, waste, debris, etc. shall be disposed in designated bins or containers.

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5.4 In-house Rules and Regulations

In-house rules and regulations are 1) Smoking is only allowed at designated Smoking Points, 2) No cigarettes, lighters and matches are allowed near the O2, C2H2& LPG bay, 3) Drugs or substance abuse are strictly prohibited, 4) Personnel found consuming or in-possession of drugs will be handed over to the local authority, 5) Alcohol consumption during working hours is strictly prohibited, 6) No photograph taking is allowed within the Construction yard premises unless with HYOSUNG management's approval.

Always Be Proactive:

Access and manage the risk during operations.

Identify and eliminate hazards before they become a HSE problem.

Continuously elevating our employee and contractors competency in HSE.

Continuous improvement through knowledge transformation from incident investigation analysis & environments issues.

5.5 Responsibility General Site Safety& Environmental Guidelines

a) The Factory Act and regulation (Bangladesh Govt.) permission held and strictly following the CP (code of practices)

b) Workplace must be indicated the Emergency Assembly points, evacuation and rescue plant contacts by immediate in charge of project.

c) Emergency First Aid box & Qualify First Aider appointed.

d) First Aider should be qualifying on CPR & AED.

e) Safety Awareness and Safety articles are available at workplace.

f) All inflammable materials are stored separately in an open shed with proper barricading. Caution boards like "NO

g) SMOKING" etc. are displayed.

h) Firefighting facilities was provided like sand bucket, fire extinguisher.

i) Safety talk / Tool box meeting was conducted daily before start of work to create safety awareness about the hazards in that particular job, to avoid accidents and a record is maintaining by the agency.

j) Nobody is allowed to work without wearing certified safety helmet, goggles, fluorescent jacket & safety shoes and Other PPE's as required.

k) Usage of eye protection when workmen are engaged for grinding, chipping, welding, and gas cutting

l) Emergency contact nos. like ambulance, fire station, local police station nos. was displayed at site office or site.

m) Emergency vehicle stand by deployed at site.

n) All excavated pits barricaded (Protective barricading is mandatory if the depth is more than 1.5m and above.) and barricade maintained till the back filling is done. Safe approach was ensured into every excavation.

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o) Adequate lighting facilities such as flood- lights, hand lights and area lighting was provided at the site of work, storage

p) Piling zones, erection zones and dismantling zones has been barricaded and nobody allowed staying under the suspended load.

q) Ill scaffoldings / work platforms are used sound proof materials.

r) Flag man was deployed during movement of heavy vehicle, crane Hydra.

s) It will be ensure that all work/facilities have not cause damage to the existing property, personal injury or interfere with the other works of the project or station.

t) Fall arrestor was used while working at height.

u) Daily manpower report, accident/near miss reports submitted.

v) Should participate in the safety meetings to hold at regular intervals.

w) To be submitted Organization chart with contact nos.

x) Medical (Health) certificate should be kept before engaging workmen.

y) Safety audit compliance prepared by contractor on daily basis.

z) Name and blood group was reflected on helmet and new employees was updating on basis.

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6 . Conclusions and Recommendations

This Third (3rdmonitoring program) Environmental and Social Monitoring Report covers status of different environmental and social parameters including environmental compliance related monitoring in regard to the EMP of the construction stage. The team has carried out the monitoring activities comprising of the monitoring of implementation of Environmental Management Plan (EMP) and Environmental Compliance with the environmental parameters.The building construction work and transformer setup activities are almost done. Some associated works were responsible for a number of environmental issues such as spreading of dust, improper sanitation setup, and inadequate medical facilities etc. There is necessity to follow the measures suggested.In recent monitoring period, the environmental due diligence covers: the Environmental Management System and Action Plan, Occupational Health and Safety, Workers’ wellbeing, Biodiversity and Sustainable Management of Natural Resources. The environmental and social monitoring teams suggested recommendations and guidelines which need to be strictly and seriously followed by the workers and the EPC contractors.

To make the process more smooth and efficient, the following recommendations are proposed by the study team to be followed with immediate effect:

Emergency preparedness and response plan; fire prevention, protection and control plan;

With respect to physical environment, the environmental and social monitoring team considered that air quality was quite good. This time the concentration of all the ambient air quality monitoring parameters (SO2, NOx, PM2.5, PM10, and CO) were found to be within the standard limit set by ECR’97.

Though construction materials like sand and soil were not covered with polythene at any site. This might cause dust pollution in dry condition. Hence, it is required to cover the construction materials properly.

The observed noise level crossed exceeds (at the all construction site) the Bangladesh standard limit of noise level at any of the eleven monitored locations (Table 3.5).

It is obligatory to provide hearing protection equipment to the employees who are exposed to loud noise.

There is more dustbins site but no specific waste disposal site in the project location. Hence, a particular place for waste disposal should be earmarked for maintaining ambient environmental neatness.

The level of safety for workers must be enhanced with comprehensive enforcement on PPE usage, and regular (at least four times a day) health and safety supervision should be carried out.

There was no specific waste disposal site in the project location. Hence, it is mandatory to define a particular place for waste disposal for maintaining an effective waste management system.

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The drainage system in Banani and Tongi sites was not so satisfactory, it is therefore recommended to make necessary arrangements for removal of water by brain.

Workers working condition i.e. accommodation, drinking water, sanitation and medical facilities was not so satisfactory at the Banani and Tongi sites.

The sanitation system for labor must be improved up to a healthy and desirable levelespecially at the Banani site.

Daily toolbox meetings on health and safety, as well as the other governing environmental and social issues should be initiated.

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Use modern low noise producing machineries.

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Switching off machines which are not in use.

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Develop temporary corrugated/Tara fencing around the project boundary

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Provide hearing protection for the workers

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Marinating noise level 45 dBA at the residential area and 55 dBA at day light hour

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Air Quality

Emission of particulate matter, SOx and NOx due

Water spraying system to control fugitive dusts

Partially

70% ✓

Partially

70%

Partially

60%

Partially

60%

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to construction activity and from construction machineries.

Restricting excavation activities such as top soil removal during period of high winds

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Locating stockpiles away from the sensitive receptors

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Carrying out progressive rehabilitation of cleared land

Partially

70%

Partially

70%

Partia

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70%

Partially

65%

Partially

65%

Locating contractor’s compounds away from residential areas

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Restricting the burning of waste ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Minimize exhaust emissions from construction equipment through the regular maintenance of all construction machinery and vehicles

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Construction Partia Partia Partia Parti Parti

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impact

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materials (sand/soil) to be kept covered with polythene

lly

50%

lly

70%

lly

50%

ally

60%

ally

60%

Provide broad fence/ barrier to restrict wind current

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

✓

Introduce vehicle speed limit

✓ Describe in CAP

✓ Describe in CAP

✓ Describe in CAP

Partially

60%

Partially

50%

Use good engine quality machines/vehicles


70%

Partially

60%

Ensure that emissions from on-road and off-road vehicles should comply with Schedule 6 (Standards for emissions from motor vehicles) of ECR 1997

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

✓

Soil Characteris

tics

The soils of the project areas have clay loam/ silty loam to loamy texture. The area under the project would be filled up with

Top soil that is to be removed should be stockpiled for site rehabilitation and landscaping works.

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

✓

Soil-erosion and sedimentation-control measures

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

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external soils having sandy materials. Then the existing soil might turn into sandy soil in the proposed Sub-station sites.

should be undertaken in stages to minimize the area of unstable or unprotected soil surfaces

Wherever possible, vegetation is to be left undisturbed and retained as soil cover. If vegetation cover is not available, spread mulches over the surface to reduce dust and rainfall impact.




Not applicable for the project

sites

Not applicable for the

project

sites

Undertake the progressive re-vegetation of excavated areas as quickly as possible. Re- vegetation may include grassing or planting the area with trees or shrubs. The selection of species should be compatible with the local conditions and use requirements.

✓ ✓ ✓


sites


project

sites

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All fuel storage areas and refueling vehicles are to be provided with spill –containment kits

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

An emergency Spill Contingency plan shall be prepared by the contractor as part of the SEMP

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Proper deposition of loose soil and construction materials to avoid water logging

Partially

70%

Partially

60%

Partially

60%

Partially

70%

Partially

70%

Waste Manageme

nt

An efficient municipal solid waste management system may create serious negative impacts like infectious diseases, land and water, pollution, obstruction of

Specific sites for waste disposal

Partially

60%

Partially

60%

Partially

60%

Partially

60%

Partially

50%

Quantification of solid wastes

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Sanitation system

Partially

80%

Partially

70%

Partially

75%

Partially

50%

Partially

50%

Three toilets are

now Under

construction at the Tongi site

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drains and loss of bio diversity.

Location of backfilling stockpile in safe area

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Measures to control odor problems

Partially

80%

Partially

70%

Partially

70%

Partially

70%

Partially

70%

Excavated material unsuitable for fill should be disposed in an environmentally safe manner.

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Ensure that the waste management measures (collection, sorting, and disposal) are correctly implemented on the project site

Partially

80%

Partially

70%

Partia

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70%

Partially

70%

Partially

65%

Ensure that correctly signed waste containers are available at convenient locations for the disposal of wastes

Partially

70%

Partially

60%

Partia

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60%

Partially

60%

Partially

60%

Dispose of all used oil and fuel filters in a secure landfill, unless they can

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

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be recycled

Ensure that an adequately sized area is made available for the safe storage of wastes prior to collection

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Ensure that all on-site wastes are suitably contained and prevented from escaping into

Partially

75%

Partially

60%

Partia

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60%

Partially

60%

Partially

60%

Neighboring fields, properties, and waterways, and that the waste contained does not contaminate soil, surface, or groundwater, or create unpleasant odors for neighbors or workers

Partially

75%

Partially

65%

Partia

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65%

Partially

60%

Partially

60%

Ensure the site is regularly cleaned and waste material appropriately removed, i.e., to a landfill in accordance with regulations

Partially

80%

Partially

70%

Partially

70%

Partially

60%

Partially

60%

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Biological Environment

Ecosystem and

Biodiversity Conservati

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Bird’s habitat loss, damages of herbs, shrubs and degradation of ecosystem and biodiversities due to construction works.

No disturbance on wildlife movement

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Fox movement due to additional cleaning


sites


project

sites

Limiting the use of night light ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

No plantation of non-native species

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

The removal of vegetation shall be restricted to the development footprint, which should encompass areas that are already relatively disturbed in preference to clearing vegetation


70%

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70%

Any additional clearing for construction will compound the impacts, so ancillary facilities outside the footprint shall be avoided

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The construction footprint shall be clearly demarcated. The clearing boundaries are to be shown to machinery operators with the instruction that machinery is not allowed to operate outside the boundaries. The area is then cleared to minimize disturbance to adjacent areas

✓ ✓ Partia

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70%


sites


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The boundary will be fenced and the area cleared in such a way that the footprint shall not be extended during clearing works.

✓ ✓ Partia

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80%

Partially

80%

Partially

80%

If the area is to be vegetated, preference should be given to naturally occurring species that are recognized as non-invasive species.

Not yet started related

initiative

Not yet started related initiative

Not yet started related initiative

Not yet

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Not yet started related

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LEGENDS:

1 = Same as Baseline

2 = Not Applicable at this stage

3 = EPC contractors hired a water spraying car, but it does not spray water into the area regularly

4 = In progress

5 = About 5~6 people did not receive compensation due to lack of ownership transparency

6 = Directly paid by DC office to the incumbent

7 = Some impacts are caused which are intangible

8 = EPC contractors displayed presentation only, but no document is yet available

9 = No water car was required as it was raining during this season

Complied = ✓ Partially complied= (--)✓ Not complied= ✓

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Appendix‐2:FieldPhotos

Photo: Purbachal 132/33/11 kV Sub-Station in the study area.

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Photo: Uttara third Phase 132/33/11 kV Substation in the study area

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Photo: Aftabnagar 132/33/11 kV Sub-Station in the study area

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Photo: Banani 132/33/11 kV Sub-Station in the study area.

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Photo: Tongi 132/33/11 kV Sub-Station in the study area

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Appendix‐3:TermsofReference(ToR)

Terms of Reference

For

Environmental Compliance Monitoring of “Construction of Five 132/ 33/11kV Grid Sub-Stations”.

A. Background

The Government of Bangladesh has given top priority to the development of power sector considering its importance in overall development of the country. In that regards Government has made a vision and policy statement for power sector development and set the goal of providing access to affordable and reliable electricity to all by 2021. Dhaka is the capital of the country and its demand of electricity at present is 900 MW, considering 12% load growth it will be 1130 MW during 2015. But as per Government vision, DESCO shall have to provide 1500 MW of electricity during 2015 and 2000 MW by 2020. To meet up this increasing demand and government vision DESCO has taken an initiative to expand its infrastructure of the distribution system through construction of new line, installation of new substations and rehabilitation of existing substation in order to provide new connections to the incoming consumers. The ongoing DESCO project is one of the steps towards achieving the goal. The project has already obtained the site clearance certificate and the approval from DoE and has started its construction work.

As per the ECR 1997 and the requirement of loan provider, Asian Development bank (ADB), the project should be constructed in compliance with all the applicable Environmental and Social Rules and Regulations of Bangladesh as well as the Environmental and Social Management Plan and Monitoring plan described in the EIA report. The proponent has engaged CEGIS as environmental Consultant for environmental compliance monitoring of the project under construction.

B. Objective

The environmental monitoring program will show the path for taking precautions during and after the contractions of the transmission line and sub-stations so that necessary steps can be taken to rectify defects or deficiencies. The Overall objective of the monitoring consulting service includes:

1. Monitoring the environmental compliance of the project construction activities to:

Environmental and Social Safeguarding Laws and policies of Bangladesh Environmental and Social Management, and Monitoring Plan described in the

EIA reports as well as in the action plan ( schedule-5) in line with ADB’s requirements and the applicable IFC’s performance standards on social and environmental sustainability

Provide environmental compliance monitoring report

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C. Location

The proposed Sub-Stations are located in the DESCO area in Bangladesh. The location is shown in the following Map 1.1.

Map 1.1: Proposed DESCO distribution area 132/33/11kV Grid Sub-stations Location

D. Scope of Work

In line with the aforementioned objectives the scope of the services should cover the following:

i. Monitoring ambient air quality of the project site and its adjoining area before construction stage;

ii. Review of environmental management plan and environmental monitoring plan suggested in the EIA report in line with the action plan proposed by ADB;

iii. Upgrade (if required) the environmental monitoring framework and work plan specifying the indicators, method, location, time, frequency of monitoring provided in the EIA that shall be followed by the EPC contractor;

iv. Monthly monitoring of construction activities to see their compliance with national environmental and social regulations, and IFC’s performance standards on social and environmental sustainability;

v. Physical observation (monthly) and assess that all mitigation measures are carried out or in place in conformity with the EMP and action plan;

vi. Monthly monitoring of implementation of environmental monitoring activities as specified in the environmental monitoring plan

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vii. Monthly monitoring of different activities of EPC contractor regarding analysis of air quality, water quality, soil texture and quality, soil and land erosion, noise measurement, waste management, etc. in connection with the environmental monitoring plan;

viii. Monthly monitoring of socio-economic issues like community safeguard due to pollution, hazards and employment;

ix. Suggestion of pollution prevention and mitigation measures to ensure environmental safeguard, to ensure compliance with national environmental and social regulations;

x. Keep close liaison with the project implementation office (Project Director), and EPC contractor;

xi. Provide a monitoring report at the end of every six (06) months in line with the reporting requirement of ADB satisfying equator principles.

E. Methods of Monitoring

The monitoring activities shall be carried out once in a month for a period of 36 months. At each month the monitoring team will visit the construction site to monitor environmental compliances through in-depth observation and Key Informant Interview (KII). If the construction activities would extend over the 30 months period, the monitoring activities would be extended as per requirement of ADB and subjected to both parties negotiation.

F. Monitoring Study Period

The duration of the overall study shall be 30 months. However, if the construction activities take time longer than 30 months the study period shall also be extended.

G. Stuff Requirements and responsibilities

The environmental compliance monitoring team should consist of multidisciplinary environmental professionals to ensure the standard of the monitoring as per the requirements of equator principle. The team should include a team leader (Environmental Specialist), an occupational health and safety specialist, and one environmental compliance officers (for field activities). However, the total man-months should not exceed 50 man-months which will be finally decided during the evaluation. The specific tasks of the individuals are briefly mentioned below:

Sl. No. Position Responsibilities 1. Environmental

Expert/Power Plant Expert/Team Leader

The Specialist will prepare monitoring methodology, and monitoring checklist in line with the requirement of ADB. The specialist will be responsible for overseeing the monitoring activities of the environmental compliance officers. The specialist will keep close communication with the project director. The specialist will responsible for providing monitoring report to ADB quarterly on the basis of monthly monitoring of environmental compliance officers.

2. Occupational health and Safety Specialist (OHS)

The OHS specialist will be responsible to prepare checklist and methodology for OHS monitoring in line with the IFC’s environmental performance standard and environmental action plan that will be followed by the environmental compliance officers.

3. Environmental Inspector/Environmental Compliance

The environmental compliance officers shall be responsible for physical monitoring of activities with the aim of environmental compliance monitoring.

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Sl. No. Position Responsibilities

Officers The environmental compliance officers will visit field once in a month.

4 Research Associate (s)

Junior team for respective discipline will be needed for the monitoring activities

H. Reporting requirements and Deliverable The compliance monitoring reports should be prepared on the basis of monthly

monitoring and submitted to the project director at the end of six months (Half yearly). However an interim report will be submitted at the end of every three months.An inception report within one month from the date of signing the contract. Submission of monitoring report of first quarter at the end of three (3) months from the date of signing contract;

Submission of 1stmonitoring report (1st month) from the date of signing contract; Submission of 2nd monitoring report (6th month) from the date of signing contract; Submission of 3rd monitoring report (12th month) from the date of signing contract; Submission of 4thmonitoring report (18th month) from the date of signing contract; Submission of 5th monitoring report (24th month) from the date of signing contract; Submission of 6th monitoring report (30th month) from the date of signing contract;

All report shall be submitted to the project director in five (5) hard copies and a soft copy on CD.

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Appendix‐4:EnvironmentalClearanceCertificate(ECC)

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Appendix‐5:BaseMapofthestudyarea

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