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Multi Tranche Financing Facility (MFF) – Tranche-II Bi-Annual Environmental Monitoring Report

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Asian Development Bank

Project Number: 2396-PAK Pakistan: Power Transmission Enhancement Investment Program Multi Tranche Financing Facility, Tranche-II financed byAsian Development Bank (ADB) Bi-Annual Environmental Monitoring Report, Tranche-II January to June, 2014

Compiled by: Environment and Social Impact Cell – NTDC For: National Transmission Dispatch Company (NTDC) This report does not necessarily reflect the views of ADB or the Government of Pakistan; ADB and the

Government cannot be held liable for its contents.


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Table of Contents

List of Abbreviations .............................................................................................................. ii

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

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

List of Annexes .................................................................................................................... iii

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

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

1.2 Status Sub Projects Under Tranche-II ............................................................ 1

1.3 Project Management Unit (PMU) ................................................................... 5

1.4 Relationships with Contractors, Owners, Lenders etc. .................................. 6

2. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING ........................................................................... 6

2.1 Monitoring of Category “C” Sub-Projects ....................................................... 6

2.2 Findings/Recommendations ........................................................................... 7

2.3 Monitoring of Category “B” Sub-Projects ........................................................ 7

2.3.1 Environmental Monitoring of Category “B” Sub-Projects ..................... 8

2.3.2 Findings/Recommendations ............................................................. 10

2.3.3 Time Bound Action Plan ................................................................... 10

2.3.4 Conclusion ....................................................................................... 10

3. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ...................................................................... 10

3.1 Environmental Clearances .......................................................................... 10

3.2 Trainings by NTDC ...................................................................................... 11

3.3 Site Visits for Environmental Monitoring ....................................................... 11

3.4 Public/Community Consultation on Environmental Safeguards .................... 11

4. ANNEXES ............................................................................................................... 12


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List of Abbreviations

APs Affected Persons

ADB Asian Development Bank

BAEMR Bi-Annual Environmental Monitoring Report

BER Bid Evaluation Report

CCPP Combined Cycle Power Plant

dB decibel

DC Double Circuit

EGC Engineering General Consultants

EIA Environmental Impact Assessment

EMP Environmental Management Plan

EPA Environment Protection Agency

EPD Environment Protection Department

E&SIC Environment and Social Impact Cell

EHV Extra High Voltage

FFA Framework Financing Agreement

GoP Government of Pakistan

GS Grid Station

GM General Manager

HSE Health, Safety and Environment

IEE Initial Environmental Examination

IPP Independent Power Plants

Km Kilometer

KV Kilovolts

LARU Land Acquisition and Resettlement Unit

MFF Multi Tranche Financing Facility

MVA Megavolt Ampere

NEQS National Environmental Quality Standards

NOC No Objection Certificate

NTDC National Transmission and Despatch Company

OHS Occupational Health and Safety

PAK Pakistan

PD Project Director

PMC Project Management Consultants

PMU Project Management Unit

PPEs Personal Protective Equipments

PEPA Pakistan Environmental Protection Act

PPMS Project Performance & Monitoring System

RoW Right of Way

RP Resettlement Plan

SVC Static Var Compensator

TL Team Leader

T/L Transmission Line

US United States

WAPDA Water & Power Development Authority


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List of Tables

Table 1.1: Progress of Sub-Projects under Tranche-II…………………………..………....2

Table 2.1: Environmental Monitoring of Sub-Projects falling under Category “C”………..7

Table 2.2: Time Bound Action Plan………………………………………………………..…10

Table 3.1: Summary of Visits………………………………………………………………….11

List of Figures

Figure 1.1: Project Management Unit (PMU) Organogram ............................................... 5

List of Annexes

Annex-I: Environmental Monitoring Checklist ............................................................. 14

Annex-II: Letter to Contractor ...................................................................................... 16

Annex-II: Photographs ................................................................................................ 17


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BI-ANNUAL ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING REPORT FOR TRANCHE-II

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background

1. The Government of Pakistan (GoP) had requested the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to provide finances for the Power Enhancement Projects in Pakistan. In this regard the National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) had prepared an investment plancovering the period from 2007 to 2017 which included transmission rehabilitation,augmentation and expansion projects estimated at $3.9 billion. As a result a Framework Financing Agreement (FFA) was made to express ADBs’ intention to provide financial support through a Multi-tranche Financing Facility (MFF) for NTDCs’ investment plan. The NTDC entered into FFA with ADB on November 03, 2006 for financing four tranches, totaling up to $800 million over a period of 10 years.

2. Tranche-I of the MFF comprises Loan 2289-PAK and Loan 2290-PAK, Loan 2289-PAK, for $226 million, supports investment in new transmission assets. Loan 2290-PAK for $10 million, supports capacity strengthening of NTDC. The loans were signed on January 16, 2007 and became effective on May 11, 2007. Tranche-II of the MFF comprising of Loan 2396-PAK, for $220 million, was signed on May 20, 2008.

3. NTDC has established a Project Management Unit (PMU) to manage the implementation of current tranches and the preparation and implementation of future tranches. The PMU coordinates with other NTDC departments and also ensure compliance with the ADB safeguard requirements and reports on project performance in accordance with the ADBs’ Project Performance and Monitoring System (PPMS). However, in order to implement the above scope of work, NTDC has engaged Engineering General Consultant (EGC) Pvt. Ltd. as a Project Management Consultants (PMC) for implementing MFF projects.

4. The overall objective of the project is to increase the power transmission capacity, efficiency and coverage in Pakistan. It is also meant to increase the confidence of commercial financiers in financing long term transmission and distribution assets in Pakistan.

5. The purpose of this monitoring report is to satisfy the environmental requirements of Pakistan Environmental Protection Act (PEPA), 1997 and ADBs’ environmental safeguards, as well as in observance of Tranche-II projects and subprojects environmental impact. The final goal is to make proposed project up to the standard of environmental and ecological requirements. The monitoring was carried out during the construction period to assess the impact made by construction, the environmental quality along propose project areas, as well as the implementation of environmental protection measures.

1.2 Status Sub Projects under Tranche-II 6. There are total ten (10) subprojects to be executed under Tranche-II. Out of the ten (10) subprojects, nine (9) subprojects have been completed. Only one subproject i.e. 500 kV DG Khan Grid Station and Allied Transmission Line is in the construction stage and status is shown in Table 1.1.


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Table 1.1: Progress of Sub-Projects under Tranche-II

Sr. No.

Name of Sub-Project Scope of Work Overall

Progress Expected Date of

Completion

Remarks

Environmental Category

1. New 220KVOkara Grid Station with Transmission Line

Grid Station 3x250 MVA Auto T/Former Transmission Line In and out arrangements of existingYousafwala - Sarfraz Nagar 220KV D/C Transmission Line

Completed B

2. New 220KV Toba Tek Singh Grid Station with Transmission Line

Grid Station 3x250MVA, 220/132KV 4 - 220KVDia 6 - 132KV Line bays Transmission Line In and out existing 220KV D/C Transmission Line arrangement from Nishatabad - Multan 220KV to T.T Singh new Substation (1.725km + 1.649km)

Completed

B

3. New 500KV D.G Khan Grid Station with Transmission Line

Package-I (500KV Grid Station D.G. Khan)

Package-II (In & out arrangements of existing Guddu-Multan 500KV Transmission Line at D.G. Khan)

Grid Station 2x600MVA, 500/220KV “ATB” 2x500KVDIA 2x250MVA, 220/132KV “ATB” 2x220KVDIA 1x 6.3 MVA, 132/11KV “PTF” 8x132KV Line bays Transmission Line In and out arrangement from 500KV Multan– Guddu Circuit No. I Transmission Line at D.G. Khan

78.25%

94.27 %

December, 2014

December, 2014

• Work delays due to slow progress of contractor, design, engineering and approval issue and arrangement of equipment/material.

• Delays due to RoW problem.

B


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Sr. No.



Completion

Remarks


4. New 220KVLoralai Grid Station with Transmission Line

Grid Station 2x250MVA, 220/132KV Auto-transformer 2x220 KV Line Bays 2 Nos. 220/132KV Transformer Bays 1 No. 132KV Coupler Bay 1 No. 132/11KV Power TransformerBay6 Nos. 132KV Outgoing Bays Transmission Line 220KV D/C Twin Bundle D. G. Khan – Lorlai Transmission Line

Completed B

5. New Grid Station/Extension and Transmission Lines for power dispersal from IPPs (Engro Energy &Dharki CCPP)

Lot-I 220/132KVRohri New Grid Station & Extension at 220KVShikarpur Grid Station Lot-II 220KV D/C T/L from 220KV new Rohri Grid station to 220KVShikarpur Grid station Lot-III (i) 132KV D/C T/Line from 220KVRohri New

220/132KV Grid Station Rohri 2x250 MVA, 220/132KV Auto-transformers along with allied equipment 4x220 kV Line Bays 6x132 kV Line Bays 2x132 kV Transformer Bay 1x132 kV Bus coupler Bay 1x6.3 MVA, 132/11.5 kV Power Transformer Telecommunication, SCADA, Protection and other allied works Extension at 220/132 KV Grid Station Shikarpur 2x220kV L/Bays 220kV Bus Bar extension to accommodate 1 No. Dia Telecommunication, SCADA, Protection and other allied

Completed


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Completion

Remarks


Grid Station to 132KVGumbat Grid Station (ii) 132KV D/C T/l for In & Out of two circuits of Rohri-Khairpur/Gumbat T/L at new Rohri Grid station

works

Length of T/Line = 62Km Tower Locations = 204 Length of T/Line = 65.5km Tower Locations = 300 Length of T/Line = 20 Km Tower Locations = 80

B

6. Installation of 132KVJarwar -Sadiqabad T/L with Line Bay extension at Sadiqabad for Power dispersal arrangement for Jarwar CCPP.

132KV D/C Jarwar -Sadiqabad Transmission Line

Completed

B

7. Augmentation at 220 KV Ravi Grid Station

3x250 MVA, 220/132KV

Completed C

8. Installation of SVC (Static Var Compensators) at 220KV NKLP Grid Station Lahore

Installation of 450MVAR

Completed C

9. Addition of 600MVA 500/220KV Transformer bay at Ghazi Barotha 500KV

1x600MVA (3x200), 500/220KV

Completed C


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1.3 Project Management Unit (PMU)

7. A PMU has been established under General Manager (GM), Projects to manage implementation of projects financed by ADB under the current Tranches and the preparation and implementation of future Tranches. The PMU comprises multidisciplinary specialists including Manager, Environment and Social Impact Cell (E&SIC) to comply with environmental and social safeguards of the ADB. The Manager (E&SIC) is further assisted by Deputy Manager (Environment) and Assistant Manager Environment & Assistant Manager Social Safeguards. The PMU of NTDC appointed Assistant Manager Environment and Assistant Manager Social Safeguards in May, 2012 to further strengthen the institutional capabilities of PMU in environment and social sector. The PMU management structure is represented in Figure. 1.1, which shows the hierarchy of the PMU staff.

Figure 1.1: Project Management Unit (PMU)Organogram

8. The PMU (E&SIC) is required to ensure compliance with ADB safeguard requirements and preparation of reports on project performance in accordance with ADB’s, PPMS. The PMU will remain in operation for the duration of the NTDCs’ Investment Program for the power enhancement. To be more specific, the envisaged role of PMU is to;

coordinate with other NTDC departments;

GENERAL MANAGER

(Projects)

Manager Finance (Vacant)

Deputy Manager Finance

Manager Procurement

(Vacant)

Deputy Manager

Procurement

Manager E&SIC

Deputy Manager

Environment

Assistant Manager

Environment

Assistant Manager

Social Safeguards

Manager Scheduling and

Coordination (Vacant)

Deputy Manager

IT

Deputy Manager Monit&

Coordination

Assistant Manager Monit&

Coordination


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ensure the preparation of bidding documents, evaluation of bids and construction supervision;

ensure compliance with ADB’s environmental and social safeguard requirements;

report on project performance in accordance with ADB’s, PPMS and,

engageConsultants as required and envisaged in the MFF.

1.4 Relationships with Contractors, Owners, Lenders etc.

13. Undoubtedly, Contractors constitute the most important tier in the implementation process of the project. Interaction with the Contractors aimed at infusing adequate knowledge to maintain the required degree of environmental standards during the project execution. For this purpose, frequent site visits were made and the Contractors/workers were imparted training on an intensive scale. An assessment exercise for capacity building was an integral part of Contractors’ orientation. Documentation comprising checklists for monthly environmental monitoring and EMPs were provided to every trainee to facilitate the training. Contractors were advised, inter-alia, on the following points;

Adaptation of proper sanitation and waste disposal practicesat site. Minimization of air pollution by controlling dusty material at source. Awareness to maintain acceptable standards of noise at site (i.e. below 85dBA). Adaptation of suitable measure to control soil erosion. Imparting instruction to workers on health and safety. Awareness among workers to avoid cutting trees/bushes, hunting and fishing.

14. In addition to the above the Contractors are also to comply with all the recommendations made in the Environmental Management Plans (EMPs) for respective IEEs/EIAs of the projects and subprojects as well as all the conditions of No Objection Certificates (NOC) from relevant Environmental Protection Agencies (EPAs).

15. Regarding land acquisition, all the subprojects of Tranche-II involve the state as well as private land. Necessity of acquiring private land could possibly arise at the sites where grid stations were constructed and state land is unavailable. However, in general no land acquisition was required. At sites, where extension of grid was necessitated, sufficient area exists to accommodate the additional installations.

16. Compensation for crops, trees etc. becomes inevitable at certain sites where the transmission lines pass through the private lands. However, the relationship with the private land owners in large measure remained socially practicable and sustainable. Compensation was duly computed taking into consideration all the market factors and payment made promptly on demand, wherever such an occasion arose.

2.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING

17. The internal environmental monitoring is a continuous process,which is being carried out by E&SIC of PMU, NTDC with the assistance of PMC to check compliance level of ADBs’ safeguard policy &GoP rules/regulations requirements as per parameters given in anEnvironmental Monitoring Checklist attached as Annex-I. This monitoring helps to analyze environmental impacts & risks during all relevant stages of project cycle. 2.1 Monitoring of Category “C” Sub-Projects 18. Initially from Tranche-II, three (03) subprojects were classified as Category “C” in accordance with the ADBs’ Environmental Assessment Guidelines, 2003 because there were no significant impacts for the surrounding environment and thus warranted no IEE or EIA. For these subprojects, environmental clearances in the form of “No Objection Certificate (NOC)” were obtained from respective EPAs prior to commencement of physical activities at


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sites.As mentioned above in Table 1.1,all the three (3) subproject of Category “C” have been commissioned successfully. One subproject namely installation of Static Var Compensators (SVC) at New KotLakhpat grid station has been deleted from Tranche-I and added for execution under Tranche-II. Similarly the subproject namely installation of SVC at Quetta has been deleted from Tranche-II and shifted in Tranche-IV of MFF.

Table 2.1:Environmental Monitoring of Sub-Projects falling under Category “C”

Parameters Yes No

Are the project construction activities causing;

Alteration of surface water hydrology of waterways crossed by roads and resulting in increased sediment in streams affected by increased soil erosion at the construction site?

√

Deterioration of surface water quality due to silt runoff, sanitary wastes from worker-based camps and chemicals used in construction?

√

Increased local air pollution due to rock crushing, cutting and filling? √

Chemical pollution resultingfrom chemical clearing of vegetation for construction site?

√

Noise and vibration due to blasting and other civil works? √

Damage to flora and fauna of the project area? √

Involvement of loss to public private structures? √

Contractor labor equipped with PPEs and first aid boxes at site? √

Acquisition of private land for these subprojects? √

2.2 Findings/Recommendations

19. The extension and augmentation subprojects only involved work within an existing grid station to either, (i) replace an existing transformer with one of a higher capacity or (ii) add a transformer (extension).These subprojects caused minor adverse environmental impacts due to limited scope of work. The construction activities at the Ghazi Barotha Grid Station are now completed. However, Due Diligence report has already been submitted in compliance with ADBs’ environmental and social safeguard requirements.The construction activities at New KotLakhpatGrid Station Lahore are also complete. The GSO division of NTDC is responsible for tree plantation within the exiting boundaries of the grid station to flourish flora and fauna. The Contractors were also bound forimplementation of proper health and safety measures during the construction work. However, best possible efforts were made collectively by E&SIC of NTDC and PMC to comply with the social and environmental safeguard requirements of ADB and local guidelines for the protection of environment without hinderingwork progress. 2.3 Monitoring of Category “B” Sub-Projects

20. Out of ten (10) subprojects of Tranche-II, six (06)subprojects fall under Category “B” in accordance with ADBs’Environmental Assessment Guidelines, 2003and required IEEs, which were prepared and approved by ADB. While, according to PEPA, 1997, the aforementioned projects required EIAs, which were prepared and submitted to respective EPAs.Out of these six (06) subprojects, environmental approvals of three (03) subprojects


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viz. (1) New 220KVOkara Grid Station with Transmission Line; (2) New 220KV Toba Tek Singh Grid Station with Transmission Line; and (3) New 500KVD.G. Khan Grid Station with Transmission Line have been obtained and shared with ADB in previous reports.The status of the environmental approvals for the remaining three (03) subprojects has been mentioned in section 3.1, (Environmental Clearances) of this report. Out of total 10 subprojects, nine were completed till December, 2013. Only one subproject “500 kV DG Khan Grid Station and Allied Transmission Line subproject” is under construction. 2.3.1 Environmental Monitoring of Category “B” Projects

21. The E&SIC of PMU - NTDC is responsible for internal monitoring of environmental aspects of ongoing subprojects. They had to check the level of the compliance with the ADBs’ safeguard policy and GoP rules/regulations during the project implementation. Frequent visits have been conducted by PMU-NTDC to monitor the implementation of environmental and social safeguards (detail of visits depicted in Table: 3.1). Only one project i.e. 500 kV DG Khan Grid Station and Allied Transmission Line sub-project is under implementation and status of monitored environmental parameters is depicted below.

i. New 500KV D.G Khan Grid Station with Transmission Line:

24. The subproject is located at Sakhi Sarwar Road at about 11km south of D. G. Khan. The subproject will involve construction of 500KVGrid Station and 33km, 500KV transmission line in/out to connect to the Guddu- Multan 500KV transmission line. The 500KVtransmission line in/out consist of76 towers (11 single circuit towers and 65 double circuit towers) on its 6km single circuit and 27km dual circuit components to connect to the Guddu - Multan 500KV transmission line.The subproject comprises two (II) packages, Package-I include500KVD.G. Khan Grid Station and Package-II includes in & out arrangements of existing Guddu-Multan 500KV Transmission Line at D.G. Khan.The overall progressof Package-Iis78.25%.The construction of control house building and approach road was in progress. Similarly, the Package-II work is in progress and above 94.27%progress is achieved.According to the executing agency,the completion date for both the Packages is December, 2014. Following parameters were used for monitoring:

Sr. No.

Parameters Mitigation Measures

1. Project information disclosure to public/Aps

In compliance with the ADBs’ safeguard requirements, information disclosure is being carried out continuously to facilitate affected communities.

2. Stakeholders/Public consultations

Public consultations are being carried out continuously to tackle the concerns of the APs and local communities.

3. Environmental Sensitization to working staff in fields.

Ongoing process, during the entire period of implementation of subproject.

4. EMP Part of Bidding Documents

Yes, included in bidding documents and separately handed over to the NTDC staff at Construction sites and to the Contractors.

5. Impact on water quality & quantity

No, local community water resources are being utilized for construction and labor camp purposes. Contractors are making their own arrangements for day to day usage. So, water quality & quantity are not being declined.

6. Decline of air quality Sprinkling of water is being carried out for the construction of approach roads to control air quality. In addition to that the use of well-maintained construction machinery and vehicles, the impact on air quality can be classified as insignificant.

7. Noise & vibration No significant noise & vibration impacts reported by local residents. Contractor labor is being trained for loading/unloading of material & with timing observations.


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Sr. No.

Parameters Mitigation Measures

8. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) issues/Use of PPEs/different sites demarcations/ information signs

The Contractor had established a well maintained dispensary for the laborers and site staff. The dispensary was well equipped with the first aid medication and also had in house facility of a dispenser in case of any emergency. Safety gadgets (PPEs, emergency vehicle, etc.) are available at site with the Contractor and being used by the laborers. Information signs are placed at construction site.

9. Sub Project negative impacts on human health

Labor camps are away from local settlements. The working environment is safe and healthy. First Aid Boxesareavailable at the construction camps.

10. Local unskilled labor working at sites.

Local unskilled labor is employed in a small number.

11. Role & responsibility level of Contractor during subproject safeguards implementation

Partially satisfactory; more improvements are possible from Contractors with the coordination of supervision consultants for reporting to PMU on regular basis. Environmental Monitoring checklists were provided to the Contractors and they were asked to submit monthly environmental monitoring checklists. These checklists are being submitted by the Contractors.

12. Capacity buildings on Environmental safeguards

Awareness was imparted to NTDC staff at site and Contractors staff. But more trainings are recommended.

13. Gender equality / issues No women and children are working on these subprojects, as such gender discrimination is ruled out.

14. Reducing poverty level The local labor in the subproject area is employed by the Contractor to help reducing poverty in the project area.

15. Risks of non-compliance Due to frequent visits and inspection by the NTDC and PMC teams, the risk of non-compliance with provisions of EMP is almost minimized.

16. Loss of Biodiversity and Deforestation

Grid Station is located in barren land, therefore, deforestation did not occur. While, some trees were cut during the construction of transmission line, for which compensation has been paid to APs.

17. Solid waste disposal problem

Certain non-compliances were observed during the monitoring visits. A letter was issued to contractor for proper management of waste at site. Letter is attached as Annex-II.

18. Wastewater disposal Contractor camp is provided with septic tanks for preliminary treatment prior to disposal.

19. Landscape to original shape

Contractors are bound to level and refill the excavated areas to restore to original shape after civil works.

20. Hazardous waste No hazardous waste is being produced at construction sites.

21. Grievance Redressal Mechanism

LARU staff is being trained to satisfy APs for ADB subprojects, i.e. all conflicting issues being settled harmoniously at local levels. Moreover, no complaint was lodged regarding environmental safeguards at site.

22. Pollution Prevention & Abatement

Vehicles and power generators are properly maintained to reduce emissions and septic tanks are provided for labor camps.

23. Steps being taken to prevent injury accidents during courses of development

A small dispensary is available at site. It is properly equipped to treat minor injuries at site. In case ofany emergency situation vehicles are available at site for hospitalization.

24. Community’s Health & Safety

Labor camps are away from communities/settlements. AIDS/HIV materials are being distributed among labor and related communities by NTDC.

25. Civic structure or community services

Contractors are bound to restore civic structures, community services (if any) which remained under their use during implementation of subproject.


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2.3.2 Findings/Recommendations

27. Following findings/recommendations are made based on the monitoring of the subprojects:

ESIC has recommended compliance of ADB environmental safeguard guidelines for subprojects at implementation stage.

Environmental Monitoring checklists were provided to the Contractors for the environmental compliance and are not being submitted by the Contractors.

The safety gadgets are available with the contractor and are being used by the laborers.

The solid waste was found scattered at sub project site. The contractors were advised to clear all the grid station area from all type of wastes.

2.3.3 Time Bound Action Plan

28. Time bound action plan recommendations are tabulated below:

Table 2.2: Time Bound Action Plan

Sr. No.

Parameter Action Required Target Time Action Taken

1. Site Restoration

Contractors are bound to level and refill the excavated areas to original shape and restore after civil works.

With 1 month on completion of each subproject

All the sites have been restored to original shapes by the contractors

3. Project Completion Report

Summarize all the details on compliance of environmental safeguards for all the subprojects on Tranche-II

December, 2014 Project completion report will be submitted on loan closing.

2.3.4 Conclusion

29. According to environmental monitoring surveys, it is concluded that the construction activities have little effect on the environment. Although mitigation measures are being taken, Contractors need to fulfill their contractual responsibilities on environmental and social safeguards issues in the interest of better safeguards compliances. It is ensured that Contractors should adopt appropriate measures for the better environmental management practices at site and improve occupational health and safety performance. All the aboveobservations recorded areindicative of overall achievement of targets set forth in various subprojects, so far as mitigation measures are concerned. More training of staff by E&SIC of particular mention aspects will help to improve safeguards compliance during implementation, adaptation of appropriate measures with respect to health and safety of labor force, alleviation of poverty and vulnerability of the local communities at respective subproject sites. 3.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

3.1 Environmental Clearances

30. In accordance with the PEPA, 1997, for every developmental project, obtaining of environmental approval namely “No Objection Certificate (NOC)” from concerned Environment Protection Agency (EPA)is mandatory prior to construction. Out of 10 subprojects of Tranche-II, 4 subprojects fall under Category “C”, in accordance with the ADBs’ Environmental Assessment Guidelines, 2003requiring only feasibility summary and environmental clearance. The remaining six(06) subprojects qualifiedfor EIAs. Environmental Approvals of three (03) subprojects viz. (1) New 220KVOkara Grid Station with Transmission Line; (2) New 220KV Toba Tek Singh Grid Station with Transmission Line; and (3) New


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500KV D.G. Khan Grid Station with Transmission Line, were obtained and provided in previous BAEMR. 31. The environmental approvals for three (03) subprojects viz. (1) 132KVJarwar -Sadiqabad T/L with Line Bay extensions; (2) New 220KVLoralai Grid Station with Transmission Linesubproject; (3) New 220KVRohri Grid Station and Line Bay Extension at 220KVShikarpur Grid Station with associated transmission lines for dispersal of power from IPPs (Engro Energy &DharkiCCPP) subprojects are still pending due to unwanted postponements from EPA (Sindh). The E&SIC of NTDC has written several letters to EPA Sindh& EPA Baluchistan mentioning that, as per clause 4 of section 12 of PEPA, 1997 if approval is not issued within four (4) months of fulfilling all the requirements of EPA, the approval is deemed to have been approved. 3.2 Trainings by NTDC 32. No trainings were given in the reporting period, however, the E&SIC of NTDC imparted orientation to Consultant, Contractor and NTDC staff at site during monitoring visits on following aspects:

Occupational Health & Safety, use of PPEs Management of solid waste

3.3 Site Visits for Environmental Monitoring 33. To check the compliance level of Contractors on environmental and social safeguards, the subprojects sites are frequently visited by E&SIC of PMU-NTDC and environment section of PMC. The main objective was to assess that the project implementation meets the ADB’s safeguard policy requirements and GoP rules/regulations. Besides environmental monitoring of subprojects, the environment team also held training session with the NTDC staff, Contractors/Workers and Supervisory Consultants, with particular emphasis on environmental safeguards and health and safety of workers as well as local community. Various visits undertaken during 1stJanuary to 30thJune 2013 are summarized below:

Table 3.1: Summary of Visits

Sr. No.

Name of Subproject Visiting Team Visit Date


- Manager E&SIC – NTDC - AM Environment ESIC

2-3April, 2014


- Manager E&SIC – NTDC - AM Social Safeguards ESIC

27-28June, 2014

3.4 Public/Community Consultation on Environmental Safeguards

34. During each visit to subprojects sites, the public and community were consulted about implementation of environmental safeguards. They were satisfied and as such no complaint was received regarding environmental safeguards. However, to redress the complaints (if any), the Implementation Agency (NTDC) formulated a Grievance Redressal Committee comprising; NTDC personnel i.e. GM (Projects), Manager (E&SIC), Executive Engineer, SDO, Land Acquisition Officer and a member from community. In order to comply with ADB’s safeguard policy, grievances redressel mechanism has been developed to resolve the complaints of local community and APs.


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ANNEXES

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Annex-I: Environmental Monitoring

Checklist

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Annex-I: Environmental Monitoring Checklist

Project Name and Location:___________________________________________

Name of Observer: ___________________________________________

Date: ___________________________________________

A. Camp Operation

Sr.No.

Description Yes No Additional Comments

1 Are the fuels/oils and chemicals handled in a safe manner to ensure no leakage or spillage?

2 Is the compensation plantation being done as per compensatory plantation plan?

3 Are there enough waste bins around the camp and emptied on regular basis?

4 Are the waste bins emptied on regular basis?

5 Is the non-combustible waste being sent to approved waste site?

6 Is the hazardous waste being stored separately at campsite and disposed properly?

7 Is the explosive material stored, handled and/or transported in compliance with Explosive Act 1884.

8 Has anyone of the camp residents found in hunting/pouching of animals?

9 Is the water sprinkling being observed regularly (if required)?

B. Fuels, Oils and Chemicals Handling

Sr. No.


1 Is there any combustible or flammable material in the fuel storage area?

2 Is the oil/fuel storage area provided with impervious floor to prevent soil contamination from oil/fuel leakage?

3 Are the oil/fuel tanks properly marked with their contents?

4 Are the fuel transfer arrangements protected against spills?

5 Is the fuel transfer operation being supervised?

6 Are the spills and leaks thoroughly cleaned (if applicable)?

7 Are the spilled fuel and used clean up material being disposed properly?

8 Are the incidences of spills and leaks being reported and recorded regularly?

9 Is the emergency response available on site?

10 Are the handlers of toxic materials provided with Personal Protective Equipments (PPEs)?

11 Are the fire extinguishers installed and properly maintained in fuel storage shed?

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C. Movement of Equipment and Vehicle/Transport

Sr. No.


1 Are the existing routes being used to access the project site?

2 Are the short cuts being used through agricultural crops/fields?

3 Has vegetation clearance been minimized?

4 Is the vehicle speed limit of 40 km/h are being followed?

5 Are the drivers careful and vigilant about wildlife and domestic animals?

6 Has any natural drainage being disturbed or altered by vehicular movements?

7 Is there any soil erosion observed by vehicular movement?

8 Is the vehicular movement restricted during night times?

9 Is the use of horn avoided as for as possible?

10 Are the noise levels by machines and transport below NEQS level i.e.85dBA?

11 Is the water sprinkling done regularly on roads to settle the dust?

D. Health and Safety

Sr. No.


1 Is the noise level at operating machines are above 85 dBA?

2 Are the operators of machines equipped with ear plugs?

3 Are moving machines and vehicles creating dust articulates more than 170 mg /Nm3?

4 Are the protective inhaler masks provided to operators?

5 Is water being sprinkled on paths creating dust?

6 Are the handlers of hazardous materials equipped with PPEs (Protective Gloves, Inhaler Masks etc.)?

7 Are the excavated trenches stored or sloped properly to avoid accidents?

8 Are the workers using man riding basket secured inside by safety harness?

9 Are the labors using safety belts for placing electric wires on towers?

10 Are the workers being restrained not to use polluted water for drinking purposes?

11 Is First Aid Kit available on site?

12 Are drivers observing speed limits?

13 Are the working hours of labor observed properly to avoid any mishap?

14 All minors/majors incidents or injuries reported properly?

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Annex-II: Letter to Contractor for Non-Compliance on Environmental Matters

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Annex-III: Photographs

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Plate 01:Scattered Solid Waste at 500 kV DG Khan Grid Station

Plate 02:Poorly Managed Solid Waste at 500 kV DG Khan GS

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Plate 03:Recording the Incident of Oil Leakages at 500 kV DG Khan Grid Station Project

Plate 04:A Meeting with the Residents of Surrounding Area of 500 kV DG Khan GS and TL to know about their Grievances (if any).