Environmental Impact Assessment Project Number: 36188-023 November 2014 Nepal: Secondary Towns Integrated Urban Environmental Improvement Project Sanitary Landfill Development for Improved Solid Waste Management Subproject Birgunj Municipality, Nepal Prepared by Department of Urban Development and Building Construction, Ministry of Urban Development for the Asian Development Bank.
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Environmental Impact Assessment Project Number: 36188-023 November 2014
Sanitary Landfill Development for Improved Solid Waste Management Subproject Birgunj Municipality, Nepal Prepared by Department of Urban Development and Building Construction, Ministry of Urban Development for the Asian Development Bank.
CURRENCY EQUIVALENTS (as of 1 December 2014)
Currency unit – Nepalese rupee/s(NRe/NRs)
NRe1.00 = $0.0101 $1.00 = NRs98.85
NOTE{S}
(i) The fiscal year (FY) of the Government of Nepal ends on 15 July. “FY” before a calendar year denotes the year in which the fiscal year ends, e.g., FY 2011 ends on 15 July 2011.
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(STtUEIP or the Projecl) frcr ::e Asran Development Bank (ADB). MoUD is the executing
agency for the Projec:. r.vcrking through DUDBC, and Birgunj municipality is the
implementing agencies (lAs).
The EIA study covers ihe Sorid Waste Management component of the subproiect with
development of Sanitary Landfill ai Ward 7 and 9 of ltiyahi and Bishrampur VDC respectively
of Bara District for Birgunj Sub-metropolltan City.
Birgunj Sub-metropolitan City, PlU, STIUEIP as project proponent has engaged the Design
and Supervision Consultant to undertake Detailed Engineering Survey, Design and
Construction Supervision for improvement/development of Sanitary Landfill with
infrastructural facilities for management of solid waste for Birgunj City including
Environmental lmpact Assessment, preparation of contract document for execution of the
construction work.
Birgunj Municipality exceeds the required threshold value on solid waste generation as it isestimated at around 12,228 tons per year at year 2016 and total solid waste of 254,312 tons
will be filled in the land fill cells area bf 4.92ha during its 15 years life span i.e. year 2030
(DSC design report). Thus it exceeds the threshold value for rate of land filling as well as
land filling area (i.e. total area of 10.76 ha that is greaterthan 10 ha) requiring EIA study.
Subsequently the EPR empowers the Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment
(MoSTE) to approve the EIA report. This EIA report has been prepared in accordance with
the requirements of the EPR Clause 7 , 10 and Schedule 1,2,4, and 6.
2. Methodology
The overall procedure followed for this study follows EPA and EPR 1997 and as arnended(1999 & 2007). The EIA is prepared in compliancewith otherGoN legislation, based on fieldstudies and consultation with local people and officials of VDC, DDC, and Municipality,
All relevant literature, design reports, maps and other required information was collected andreviewed during desk study including avallable secondary data's of the project area.
A field visit was conducted by DSC Environmental Specialist including group of
multidisciplinary team of experts comprislng Waste Management Specialist (international),
Solid Waste Engineer (national), Ecologist, Social Development Specialist, Surveyors and
Enumerators. lnformation on physical, chemical, biological and socio-economic and cultural
conditions of the project's direct and indirect impacts was collected.
lmpacts have been categorized as direct and indirect. Each of the direct and indirect impacts
has further been evaluated in :erms of Extent (site specific, local and regional); Duration(short term, medium term anc ,cng term); and Magnitude (low, medium and high) based on
conditions of the envircn:re^:a ca.arneter at present, estimated and projected damage of
the project,
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Around 60 local people were present in the public hearing meeting held on December 2'1
20'13 (Paush 6, 2070) at Shree Nepal Rastriya Madhyamik Vidhyalaya, Nagwa, Ward No
19, Birgunj, Parsa. A number of local area representative expressed their views anc
comments on the project. The public consultation deliberation, suggestions and comments is
sunnmarized and given in Annex 6 of this reporl. Recommendation letters received from the
relevant stakeholders is kept in Annex 7.
At the final stage of EIA Study, a public notice of 30 days duration was given in a nationa:
daily newspaper by Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment (MoSTE) requesting
individual or institutional stakeholders to provide their comments on the EIA report. Copies of
the EIA reports were displayed at the project sites as well as at different public places
including some relevant libraries.
The final EIA report was prepared upon incorporating comments received from the relevani
stakeholders and EIA review committee members present during final presentation of the
EIA report on September 03, 2014 at MoSTE.
3. Project Description
Th'e pr:oposed Sanitary Landfill Site for Solid Waste Management of Birgunj Municipality lies
in ltiyahi and Bishrampur VDC Ward No. 7 and 9 respectively of Bara District in Central
Development Region of Nepal. The Singaha river located on the western boundary of the
proposed sanitary landfill site touches Ward No. 19 of Birgunj Sub-metropolitan city. The
proposed Sanitary Landfill site is linked with an existing gravel road from Ward No. 19 of
Birgunj.
During detail survey and design, the Bulk density of Jolid waste is estimated at 320 kg/m3
and the total existing solid waste generation for Birgunj is estimated at 56.609 tons/day for
design year 2016. With the proposed coverage of 60%, estimated solid waste generation for
base year 2016 is estimated at 33.965 tonsiday and the residual waste reaching Landfill celi
is estimated at23.775 tons/day (12,228 tons/year). The census of 20'11 officially establishes
the population of all lgwards at 135,904with annual growth rate of 1.91%.
The Birgunj Municipality provides waste collection service in all 19 wards with two tippers
and 8 tractors-trailers. The service is provided at two levels, one is the central-level service
and other is ward-level service. At the central-level service, the Municipality controls the
main routes namely. Road No. 1, Road No. 2 and Road No. 3 with two tippers and deploying
290 cleaning staffs for street sweeping.
The total number of collection points identified is 37 in respective wards of the Birgunj
Municipaiity. There are no permanent dumpsites under control of Municipality. All the
identified areas are lowland areas owned by private parties and river banks.
The SWM component adopts an integrated approach for solid waste management, with
review and improvement of the entire system from segregation and collection, through 3R
including focus on composting of organic waste, to transporlation and final disposal at the
sanitary landfill, and thus include procurement of necessary equipment and vehicles and the
construction of a sanitary landfill site. The system design is for a planning period of 20 years'
The proposed SWM system includes waste collection from designated location and direct
transporlation to the sanitary landfill, construction / improvement of access road to the waste
processing centre, development of buffer zone, landfilt,.&1L administration facilities,
The total construction ccs: ^eec3c :cr ihe implementation of the sub-project is estimated tobe around NRs 479,992.077.27 'c*i' hundred seventy nine million nine hundred ninety two
thousand seventy seven a^c .z sa :wenty seven only) including VAT, 5% price contingency
and 5% physical contingenc:i ras cef design estimate).
The landfill site developreii,i,,o'< -nder STIUEIP will be implemented over 2 year's period
upon work commencerneni ',yii: tne provision of single ICB contract package. One year's
defects liability period has been allocated for defects remedial works.
The operational plan enabies the site preparation, landfill cell construction, soil cover,
leachate treatment, gas management, record keeping activities, closure activities and
environmental monitoring (during landfilling and post-closure) to be conducted in a safe,
efficient, and environmentally sound manner.
4. Review of Policies, Plans, Laws and Guidelines
The existing policies, plans, laws, guidelines and institutions were revieimplications on the project functioning was outlined.
5. Existing Environmental Condition
Phvsical and Chemical environment
The proposed SLF with a total area of 10.76 ha is located in the Terai plain ft,re,"{tr
area consist plain terrain mainly of quaternary sediments constituting cultivated land. lt iscomposed of very fertile soil mixed of clay, silt and sand. Birgunj Sub-metropolitan city has
elongated shape with a maximum north-south length of 8 km and east-west width of 4 km.
The altitude ranges from about 78 m in south near border area to 87m in the north.
The climatic condition is subtropical monsoon with very hot and wet summer. Basin area of
Singaha river up to the Sanitary landfill (SLF) site located at eastern side of Birgunj is 12km2
having 20 years flood level at 79.486m and flood discharge of 49.02m3/s. The ground water
table at the western part of the SLF near the Singaha river varies between 4.25m to 3.75m
below ground level whereas the eastern part possesses 2.50m below the ground level.
The land use type of the SLF is agricultural land with sparse vegetation owned by the Birgunj
Municipality. The proposed Sanitary Landfill Site is stable and no traces of soil erosion is
detected which is harmful to waste landfill works. As the proposed sanitary landfill area in
Itiyahi and Bishrampur VDC of Bara District lies in the rural settings not affected by Industrial
emissions, vehicular movement and other infrastructures developments, the air and noise of
the subproject area is assumed fair at present condition.
The lancifiii site area cioes not have any form of noise pollution as such because there is no
outside encroachment. The vehicular movement is very low with no industry nearby. The
nearest settlement from the proposed SLF is Mushharuva in Bishrampur VDC which is 2km
east of SLF and ltiyahi settlement located around 2km North East of SLF. Nagwa ward No.
19 of Birgunj Municipality is ar-ound '1km west of SLF connected by existing gravel road"
The surface water quality of Singaha rrver flowing north to south at the western side of the
proposed landfill site is fairiy gse6 The quality of the ground water was noted potable for
drinking purpose.
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archeological importance i monuments, conservation areas' wild life national parks' and any
other praces where the raw of the rand prohibits any construction activities. Parsa wildlife
Reserve is located around 31km north of proposed sanitary Landfitl site.
The proposed sLF consists of agricultural land with sparse vegetation mostly concentrated
at the western part constituting trees of girth size ranging from 0'3m to 0'90m' Total 733
number of trees will have to be cleared for sub-project development'
Socio-economic and Cultural Environment I
As per Population census of 2011, total population of the ltiyahi and Bishrampur VDC is
6,659 and 6,321 and household number is 977 and 912 respectively' Male comprises about
53.24%while fema le 46.76% for ltiyahi and 52.460/o male and 47 '54Yo female for Bishrampur
VDC.
About 52% of the population involved in economic activity above 10 years of age is
economicaily active. Majority of the economicaily actrve popuration rs engaged in agriculture
followed by trade, service and labor. Total literacy rate is 69.5%' comprising of 79'21o/o
among male and 57.72% among female. Total literacy rate is 39'4% for BishrampurVDC
and 32.7o/o for ltiYahi.
There are no project affected famiries within the proposed landfi, site area. Atl the land area
is owned by the Birgunj Municipality. Temporary structures and people living illegally within
the project ,r". ,i. nil, thu, land acquisition and resettlement issues need not to be
assessed. The waste coilection and transporlation wi, be carried out within the existing
footprint without affecting the private properties of Birgunj Municipality'
reported for the project area are gastroenteritis and diarrhea' it may
quality, lack of proper surface drainage systems and solid waste
solid waste of Birgunj Municipality is collected and transported using tractors and open
trailers. ln the absence of a permanent sanitary dumping site, a daily estimaled 47 '57 tons of
garbage is being dumped haphazardly along river banks, ponds, by-pass road and open
spaces. Nearby areas of those places are prone to serious health hazard'
Around 43 industries are registered and approved in .the Bara district most of them
concentrated near Tribhuvan Rajmargh in t"t*""n Birgunj and Pathlaiya road' According to
district profire (2007),more than 163 different type of in-oustries are rocated within the Birguni
municipality. The major types .r" ,orp, ptrtiit, textile, garment, metal' leather' distillery'
pharmaceutical etc.
The proposed sub-project is not expected to.,advei?,:ly 1I:^:tresources but will i'nciease the existing quality of life values
f'.rygl"n" and health. Several mitigation measures have been
,di"tt" environmental impacts wherever it is necessary'
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6. Environmental lrnpact and Mitigation Measures
Beneficial lmpact
The direct benefit from the s*b-pre,e.1 will be forbe disposed off for 15 years Thereafter the sitedepending upon the wish cf tne lccai people.
Employment opporlunity to local people by the sub-project will be the most awaited benefit.However, these will be considered depending upon their quatification and availability. Thesub-project will give first priority to the Iocal people while rendering training program. Thetraining program to enhance their skill in various construction related work will augment theircapacity.
With the implementation of the sub-project, there will be increase in economic activities suchas business, rental of houses etc. Marketing the local products to the sub-project employeesand the construction workers will increase income of the local people. The support for thedevelopment activities will ensure its sustainability arrangement.
The developed infrastructure will facilitate in sanitary disposal of solid wastes which willreduce environmental risk associated with health hazard and improve environment, healthand hygiene of the people as compared to the present haphazard dumping of solid waste inlow land area and ponds.
The sub-project provisions composting center. As per the demand of the local people, theMunicipality has been recommended to make an arrangement for sale of compost product ina cheaper rate to the local farmers residing in nearby villages who are indirecfly affected bythe sub-project development. The support from BSMC and GoN will be continued for thedevelopment of the local area during operation phase also.
At present, the river bank of the project area is not disturbed. However, during construction,the river bank slope may get disturbed inviting land instability and soil erosion problem. Thedesign drawings include well planned drainage channels and blacktopped roads includingconcrete pavement over parking and vehicle wash/maintenance area. The river banks areprovisioned with bank protection works with gabion walls and gabion mattress. All theembanked slopes are provisioned in the design with broadcasting of grass seeds.
The construction activity will add emission of air pollutant in the local atmosphere andincrease noise level at site. The construction wastes are likely to enter the Singaha river.This could change the river water quality. These changes in the natural environment arenormal in any construction projects. To reduce noise level, the sub-project will avoid noisegenerating activities at night; minimize period of construction; place noise barriers atappropriate location and noise reducing equipment will be fitted for noise producing engines.ln order to minimize possible changes in air quality, the sub-project will keep the site dampwith regular spray of water, stockpiled material will be covered with tarpaulin; ensure deliveryvehicles are covered; and ensure construction vehicles comply with GoN requirernents.
The proposed landfill site will generate highly concentrated leachate. The leachate couldcontaminate the surface and ground water if they are allowed to pass into them. These hasbeen taken care by detailed ciesign. Horizontal and vertical lining have been proposed in the
Birgunj Municipality whose solid waste willwill be developed as a recreational facility
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1 qnt*.design. The leachate will be. safely collected via perforated piSg. ae+-tldisposal. Effective implementation of these provisions will be made -i ,. ,.," :
Bad smell is one of the characteristic of solid wastes. This wrll Oe fiinimi=ed by bringir^;waste into the landfill site as early in the day as possible without undue delay covere:properly in the waste carrying vehicle. Buffer zone all around the landfill site and daily cove'of disposed waste with clay liner has been proposed to prevent the foul smell spreading ,-the community.
The decomposition process of the solid waste wiil generate the methane and other gaseswhich will be collected and released in the environment without any treatment through gasvent pipe. The inflammability could cause fire hazard if precautions are not taken in timeThe landfill site will have provision of adequate number of fire extinguishers in case of theemergency.
The disposed waste will be covered daily by the soil. Total '1 1,644 m3 of soil cover will berequired for the entire period. These cover material is not available nearby the project areaIt had to be brought from Ratomate, about 5km south of Hetauda and 50krn norlh from theproposed landfill site located near Tribhuvan Rajpath. The operation of the borrow sites is
Iikely to disturb the landscape, change in elevation level and loss of fertile topsoil and wiiincrease the dust emission. The slopes of the borrow sites could be unstable and migh:invite erosion and landslide. Extraction of the cover material will be planned properlyRetaining structures will be constructed where required for stable side slopes. Preferably''less than 45o slope will be maintained at the borrow sites. Proper drainage will beprovisioned to drain out water.
The workforce will be made aware of the health problems that may cause due to unsafehandling of the waste. Proper way of handling of waste will be instructed. Project will ensureadequate safety measures such as provision of helmets, masks, ear plugs etc. are availablein the landfill site. A medical kit with necessary emergency medicines will be made availablein the landfill sites. Regular and periodic medical check up will be carried out to the staffsworking in the site.
There is the risk of community health and safety from odor and diseases transmitted by flies.insects, birds and rats. The project will ensure that the waste disposal, spreading andcompaction operation will be carried out as soon as the wastes are unloaded. The waste willbe covered daily by clay material. Special attention will be given for the waste brought infrom the slaughter houses.
It is estimated that around '150 numbers of workforce will be required during peak period ofconstruction. Around 53 kg of solid waste per day is likely to be produced by the workforce.Pollution of surface and ground water is likely from unsanitary waste disposal practices andcould create social conflicts. The labor camp will have provision of proper drinking water,sewerage and waste disposal facilities. The solid waste generated will be separated. Non-degradable waste as plastic, steel, glasses etc. will be recycled while bio-degradable wastewill be collected and dumped at proper location approved by Design and SupervisionConsultant/Municipality with consent of relevant stakeholders. Open burning of solid wastewill be strictly banned during construction.
Biol oq ic al Env i ron me nt
The proposed landfill site development works entails clearing of existing trees within theproposed landfill site area owned by the Birgunj Municipality with girth ranging from 0.3m to1.8m. Most of the trees are located along the western boundary of the proposed landfill sitenear Singaha River. The number of trees required for felling amounts 733in numbers. Treeplantation will be carried out all around the landfill site (covering i5m strip around'1398mperimeter) for creation of buffer area/strip. Total 7,330 nos of apcropriate trees will be
planted (including management for 5 years).
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There is the risk of community health and safety from odor ancj cjiseases transrnitted by flies,insects, birds and rats. The project will ensure that the waste disposa[, spreading andcompaction operation will be carried out as soon as the wastes are unloaded. The waste willbe covered daily by clay material.
Socio-economic and Cultural Environment
Tne proposed sub-project will not have any adverse impact on loss of farmland and otherlaiegory of Iands as the proposed land for landfilt site is owned by the Birgunj Municipality,
:rere will be no impact on development of sanitary landfill site as the site is far away fromsellienrent areas. However, during transportation of waste, there could be impact onc-cric/private utilities, access to them or damages due to heavy equipnnent/vehicular-cvement depending upon the methods of transportation. The sub-project will plan for'^^ *eciate attendance by the service providers to any damages to utilities during::^s:'uoticn The sub-project will ensure keeping the site free from all unnecessary::s:'-:: c^s and storing of disposing of any contractor's equipment or surplus material, and: =.-
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- s::3 cf orecautionary measures, occurrence of serious accidents cannot be completely-- :: c-t. Construction activities and plying of vehicle in the earthen road will increase dust
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-^3 concentration of large number of people with varied social and cultural backgrounds and^',ow of cash at the same time may lead to anti-social activities such as use of morealcchol. gambling, and prostitution that may invite conflict between local and outsiders. Accal cornmittee representing local political parties will be formed which will be encouraged toiipose restrictions on ceftain activities in the social places so that the workers do notoecome a nuisance to local people. Regular surveillance by security people will also bemanaged. To develop good relationship and understandings between local community andihe project people and to maintain a harmonious relationship between them a public relationofficer will be employed.
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The execution of supt'6ioiegl.activities will not disturb archaeo:og;ca: ancj/or religious sites ofthe area.
Though there iq*no settlementl area near the iandfill site r,,rtrin one to two kilometerperiphery, but the"settlement nearby use the access road comnicn to landfill site leading totheir residence. The local people may oppose and hincjer rn transportation of waste to thelandfitl site raising issues of bad smell and Iittering of waste to their locality creatingunhygienic condition. This could lead in risk of disturoances by the local people intransportation of wastes to the Sanitary Landfill site. The prolect will ensure that all the wastecarrying vehicles are properly covered and no littering of waste occurs while transportation.The access road leading to landfill site will be well maintained.
The workers may be exposed to high noise levels during unloading and compaction of thesolid waste. They may be exposed to high levels of dust durinE new cell construction, plyingof wastes transporlation vehicies, unloading and covering the cells. The gas emissionsgenerated may affect heaith of the workers. Workers will be provided with safety equipmentand safety procedures will be implemented as far as possibte. Routine rnedical exams forworkers will be carried out. The area being sensitive, entry of unauthorized person will berestricted. As per the demand of the local people, a health care center for workers andneighborhood has been provisioned in the detailed design.
7. AlternativeAnalysis
Within the outlined scope of work, various alternativeg for implementation of the proposalwere analyzed pertaining to environmental impacts of the project activities. The alternativeanalysis mainly focuses on project site; project design, technotogy selection and operation;and no project options.
8. Environment Management plan
The Environmental Management Plan (EMP) delineates key issues Iikely to arise fromProject implementation, and proposes mitigation measures, including monitoring scheduleand responsibility. The EMP also outlines environmental management roles andresponsibilities, sub-project design and construction management of different activities, sitesupervision, monitoring and reporting, records, and corrective measures, improvementproposals, and cost estimates for mitigation measures.
For urban projects, Ministry of Urban Developrnent (MoUD) is legally responsible for projectmanagement and monitoring works. The PlU, STIUEIP-Birgunj will carry out themanagernent/monitoring of the implementation of the EMP by the Contractor through itsDesign and Supervision Consultant.
PlU, STIUEIP-Birgunj will co-ordinate with DUDBC/PCO and get the technical assistancerequired for the implementation of the environmental protection measures. plU, STIUEIp-Birgunj may also seek additional technical assistance from the Ministry of Forests and SoilConservation and the Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment as and whennecessary. PIU staff will work alongside the construction and operation to ensure that themeasures and requirements outlined in the EMP are carried out effectively.
The six main parties responsible for the design and implementation of mitigation measuresprior to, during and following sub-project implementq{on are.
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Similarly roles and responsibiliiies of other local, district and central level institutions and
those affected by the projecr construction will also be equally important and the projectproponent will maintain interaction and coordination with all of them accordingly. The otherinstitutions are as follows:
. Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment (MoSTE)
. District Forest Officer Municipatity / DDC
MoSTE is responsible for final approval of the EIA report as per the provisions of Act andRules and issue environmental clearance. Furlher it will carry out Environmental Audit of theproject after two years of project operation.
Most of the mitigation costs are included as in-built in desiEn and estimate. However,mitigation cost not included in in-built design and estimated separately to be included as partof the contractor's bill of quantity is specified in the EMP. The total estimated environmentalcost is NRs. 11,226,270. The percentage of environmental cost to the project cost is around2.34%.
9. Conclusion
Conclusion
There is no environmentally sensitive area near to the proposed site. Since there is nosettlement nearby, nuisance to neighboring area due to foul order and influx of insects,rodents and public health hazard from odor, and disease transmitted by flies, insects, birdand rats will be insignificant.
Surface and ground water pollution from leachate is less likely because the land presently is
used for flooded paddy indicating very low infiltration and the design includes leachatecollection and treatment facility with placement of HDPE sheet liner and clay liner system atthe bottom as well as along the vertical slope of waste storage dam to prevent leachatecontaminating the ground and surface water. Methane and other gases will be generated asthe waste degrades within the landfill mass. Gas collectlon facilities consists of collectionwells and a flaring station depending upon the characteristics of the deposited waste aftercomposting and other waste recovery and processing activities.
The identified and predicted impacts have been evaluated to know their significance. Anumber of benefit augmentation measures and adverse impacts mitigation measures havebeen proposed to offset the adverse environmental impacts, and make the projectenvironrnent-friendly. The mitigation measures will minimize the impacts sufficiently.
Recommendation
The project will be impieme'tec with strict adherence to the mitigation measures asprescribed in the Environn e^:a lv'lanagement Plan which is designed to form part of theBidding Document so tha::'e .3'i"actor's are compelled to implement them. The proposedenvironrnental enhancere.: . sesures wlll help upgrade the quality of life of the affected
people. Training and employment du:-: ::^s:'-3: c" will be cruciai in enhancing liveiihood
of affected locals.
Taking into consideration the nature 3' :^: ;'l.eci its location, evaluated environmentai
impacts and practical mitigation meas-'es -3 -ring existing policies and laws on solid
waste management and resource moo, za: c' anc the environment, this project could be
re6ommended for implementation. Howerrei I s io be noted that proposed site is meant for
the disposal of the municipal wastes only anc nazardous waste shall not be entertained in
the landfilt site.
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Table of Contents
Executive Summary (in Nepati and Engtish)E S 1 lntroduction
= S 2 Methodology
=S3 ProjectDescription
=.S 4 Review of Policies, Plans, Laws and Guidelines
= S 5 Existing Environmental Condition
= S 6 Environmental lmpact and Mitigation Measures
= S 7 AlternativeAnalysis
= S 8 Environment Management plan: S I ConclusionAbbreviations / AcronymsMain ReportCHAPTERl: INTRODUCTTON
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1,1 Background
1.2 Rationality for Conducting EIA1.3 Objectives of EtA Study1 .4 The Project Proponent1.5 Organization Responsible for Carrying out the Study1.6 Hospital Waste
METHODOLOGY2.1 Study Team2 2 Project lmpact Area Delineation2.3 Methods
2.3.1 Desk Study2.3.2 Field Study2.3.3 lmpact Analisis2.3.4 Public Hearing2.3.5 Public Notice fQr Finalization of EIA Study Report2.3.6 Finalization of f tR Repo(
PROJECT DESCRIPTION3.1 Project Location and Existing solid waste Management practice
5 1 1 Geophysical: Location, Topography Geology and Soils5.1.2 Climate5 1.3 Surface and Ground Water5.1 .4 Land Use and Land Cover5.1 .5 Slope Stability5.1.6 Air and Noise Level5.1.7 Water Quality5 1.8 Odor LevelBiological Environment5 2.1 Flora and FaunaSocio-economic and Cultural Environment5.3.1 Population, Communities and Occupation5.3.2 Project Affected Family5.3.3 Health and Sanitation5.3.4 Solid Waste Management5.3.5 lndustries
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(b) Population Composition and Sex(c) Ethnicity Composition(d) Educational Status(e) Occupation(f) Debt(g) Level of lncome by Status(h) Women Status
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND MITIGATION6.1 Beneficial lmpact
6.1 .1 Beneficial lmpact - Construction Stage(i) Employment Opportunities to Local People(ii) Technical Skills and Know-how(iii) Local Economy(iv) Local Development Activities
6 I 2 Beneficial lmpact - Operation Stage(i) Employment Generation to Local People(ii) Developed lnfrastructure for Solid Waste
Disposal(iii) Use of Landfill Site 6-4(iv) Local Development Activities 6-5
6.1.3 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) 6-56.2 Adverse lmpacts and Mitigation Measures 6-6
6.2.1 Physical Environment 6-66.2.1.1 Construction Stage - Physical Environment 6-6(i) Landscape Disturbance 6-6(ii) Land Stability and Soil Erosion 6-7(iii) Air Quality, Water Quality and Noise Level 6-7(iv) Operation and Closure of Quarries and Borrow 6-8
Pits(v) Drainage Alteration and Associated Erosion and 6-9
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(sur{ace and ground water)(v) Norse anC Vibration(vi) BaC Smeii(vii) Gas Generaiion, Emission and Dispersion(viii) Availaoility of Cover Material(ix) Human Health Associated with Environmental
Pollution(x) lmpact of Environment on the Project(xi) River Pollution and Scattering of Waste by
Rodents and Birds(xii) Fire Hazard and Access Road Pollution
6.2.2 Biotogical Environment6.2.2.1 Construction Stage - Biological Environment(i) Clearing of Vegetation6.2.2.2 Operation Stage - Biologicai Environrnent
,,, (i) Birds Hazards,:, (ii) Aquatic Life - Water Pollution
6.2.3 Socio-economicandCulturalEnvironment.2.3 1 consSr;Hi1"..,fli?- socio-economic and
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io them(iii) Health and Sanitation(iv) Occupational Health and Safety(v) Conflict between Local and Outsiders / lncrease in
Bad Habit due to Cash Flow(vi) EmploYment for Locals(vii) Cultural and Aesthetic Sites6"2.3.2 Operation Stage - Socio-economic and Cultural
Environment(i) Public Health, Health and Sanitation(ii) Local Disturbance in Transportation of Waste(iii) Nuisance due to Inadequate Supply of Water(iv) Occupaiional Health and Safety(v) Employment for Locals(vi) Rodents and lmpact on Agro-Productivity(vii) Aesthetic Values, Foul/Bad Odor(viii) Site Recovery upon Saturation of Landfill Site
Capacity6.3 Summary of Mitigation Cost
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7 2 Tectnology and procedure of Operation7 3 Time Scnedule and Raw Materials to be Used7.4 Do Noihing Alternative
CHAPTER B: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP)8.1 Background8.2 Objectives of the EMp8.3 project OrganizationI 4 Environmentar Management Rores and ResponsibirityB.S Monitoring and Evaluation8.6 Environmental Audit8.7 Site Supervision, Monitoring and Reporting8.7.1 Pre-Constructionphase
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B.B Grievance Re_dress MechanismB.g^ Accident Response Mechanism during construction8.10 summary of Environmentar Mitigation-co.t and Benefit
Assessment8 i 1 Environmental Management and Monitoring plan
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Figure 3.'1 Location of proposed solid waste Management and Landfill siteFigure 3.2 lndicative Map of Solid Waste Collection-pointFigure 3.3 Layout plan of the proposed Sanitary Landfill SiteFigure 3.4 North-south sectional profire of the proposed Landfilr SiteFigure 5.1 Geological profile of the Landfill SiteFigure 8.1 Environmentar Management organizationar structure
--: -lepaftment of Urban Development and Building Construction (DUDBC), under the.'- s:'.i cf Urban Development (MoUD), through the Government of Nepal, has received-:=^ 2550-NEP: Secondary Towns lntegrated Urban Environmental lmprovement Project:- -= P ct'the Project), from the Asian Development Bank (ADB). MoUD is the executing
=:.,^:; for the Project, working through DUDBC, and Birgunj municipality is the^- : . * e. irng ag encies (lAs).
: =-: e:: wil implement urban environmental improvement on an integrated basis-: *l ^l selverage and drainage, solid waste and urban roads and lanes in tfre Birgunj.a :r lt wiil also include.
' ::*-*i'ly development programs such as awareness-raising on health and hygiene;. : =, .cc'rce reuse. and recycle);
I. -. esirient in small-scale community facilities in the municipalities, and. :a:ac,ly strengthening of the municipalities and central government in the field of project* a-agement and operation.
--: ='3 331lvill be implemented over a five year period supported by the Asian Development=-.'' -.13t through'project loans. The EIA study covers the Solid Waste Management
:: ^3': cf ihe subproject with development of Sanitary Landfill at Ward 7 and 9 of ltiyahiI s^:ar:pur VDC respectively of Bara District for Birgunj Sub-metropolitan City.
= -;-^ S-c-Metropolitan City is Nepal's principal trade centre. The city has experienced-::: :'3','/tn especially in the past decade, due to migration to the city from peripheral
: s.':is and VDCs for security reasons. or other reasons such as for a better livelihood"^3'3 is consequently environmental deterioration resulting from inadequate sanitation and
:'a :lage, and mounting traffic congestion mainly in the main road leading to poor airquality^ ine city. The individual institutional efforls of both the sub-metropolis and sectorala3ericies in addressing these issues, has remained uncoordinated and grossly inadequate.
"losi of the fertile agricultural fields are rapidly converting into residential and commercial
a:eas. The eastern part of the sub-metropolis which lles in the flood-prone area of theSingaha River is also being changed to residential and commercial areas due to pressure ofan increase in the population in the sub-metropolitan city^ Most buildings are beingconstructed in Wards 18 and 19. The infrastructural facilities such as solid waste, roads,sewer and storm-water drains and water supply, need to be developed to match the currentrate of other development, which remains a ma.jor future concern.
Birgunj Sub-metropolitan City PIU STIUEIP as project proponent has engaged the Designand Supervision Consultant to undertake Detailed Engineering Survey, Design andConstruction Supervision fcr- improvement/development of Sanitary Landfill withinfrastructural facilities fcr' -anagement of solid waste for Birgunj City includingEnvironnnental Impact Assess*e:t preparation of contract document for execution of theconstruction work
1.2 Rationality for Conducting EIA
As per EPR 1997 anddevelopment of SanitarY
its subsequent amencn'lents, EIA is mandatory for the proposeo
Landfill as per clause oelaiis presented in Table 1'1'
tons per Year.. Requires IEE for land filling covering
area between 5 to 10 ha.
The proposed sanitary iand filling process at proposed sanitary landfill in'10.76 ha land at
privately owned paddy land already acquired by the Municipality at ltiyahi and Bishrarnpur
VDC of Bara District for Birgunj Municipality exceeds the required threshold value as the
solid waste generation is estimated at around 12,228 tons per year at year 2016 and total
solid waste of 254,312 tons will be filled in the land fill cells area of 4.92ha during its 15
years life span i.e. year 2030 (DSC design reporl). Thus it exceeds the threshold value for
rate of land filling as well as landfilling area requiring EIA study.
Subsequently the EPR emPowers the Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment
(MoSTE) to aPProve the EIA rePort.
the requirements of the EPR Clause
1.3 Objectives of EIA StudY
The primary objective of the EIA is to assess and inform decision makers about the potential
environmental impacts of the proposed project and to suggest appropriate and pragmatic
mitigation measures to mitigate and / or'minimize theradverse impacts so that the Project
can be implemented in an environment friendly manner'
The specific objective of the EIA are:
. to document important physical, biological, socio-economic and cultural baseline
conditions of the subProject area;
This EIA report has been prepared in accordance with
7, 10 and Schedule 1 ,2, 4, and 6.
and beneficial environmental impacts of theduration during the proiect construction and
. to identify, predict and assess the adverseproject in terms of magnitude, extent and
operation phases;
. to suggest mitigation measures for the adverse
beneficial imPacts;
impacts and enhancement measures for
. to familiarize various stakeholders with EIA outcomes through public consultation and
participation progiu*s and to incorporate their relevant ccncerns and issues in EIA
report;
. to prepare environmental management' monitoring and audi:rng clans' and
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. to provide sufficient information to decision makers aoc;: ixeiy consequences of theproject due to its implementation to make the finai cecisicn for the approval of theproject.
--e Project Coordination Office (PCO) in Deparlment of Urban Development and Buildingl:-siruction (DUDBC) is responsible for overall coordination, monitoring and*c ernentation of STIUEIP assisted by the Project Management Support Consultants
1.5 Organization Responsible for Carrying out the Study
The EIA study for lmprovement/Development of Sanitary Landfill for solid wastemanagement component of Birgunj Sub-metropolitan City under Secondary Townslntegrated Urban Environment lmprorlement Project (STIUEIP) has been prepared by theproponent through its Design and Supervision Consultant (DSC) "SMEC lnternational PtyLto., Australia in association with Brisbane City Enterprises Pty Ltd, Australia, CEMATConsultants (P) Ltd., Nepal and Building Design Authority Nepal". The Ministry of Science,Technology and Environment (MoSTE) is the concerned authority for the approval of theScoping, ToR and EIA study report.
1.6 Hospital Waste
It is to be noted that the proposed Sanitary Landfill Site is meant for the disposal of MunicipalWastes only and Hospital Wastes I Nazardous Wastes shail not be entertained in the LandfillSite.
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The overall procedure followed for this study is as briefed below which follows EPA and EPR'1997 and as amended (1999 &2007). The EIA is prepared in compliance with other GONlegislation, based on field studies and consultation with local people and officials of VDC,DDC, and Municipality.
2,1 Study Team
T'e FIA Study team comprised of following key professionalfrom multi disciplinary field.
2.2 Project lmpact Area Delineation
-J-'e suboroject impact area for the EIA study has been divided into two parts on the basis oforcximity and magnitude of the impact. They are "core subproject area" and the "surroundingareas' likely to be affected by the construction and operation of the proposed project. Thecore sub-project area and surrounding areas are as defined below.
Core Sub-proiect Area
The core subproject area delineates area occupied by the project structures, facilities, wastecollection and transportation areas as well as the area that will be impacted due to theconstruction and operation of the project and fenced off for safeguarding of variousstructures and facilities as well as the permanently acquired area by the project. The "coresubproject area" includes areas occupied by the proposed Landfill site at Ward 7 and Ward 9of ltiyahi and Bishrampur VDC respectively of Bara District and Birgunj Sub-metropolitanCity area of Parsa District where collection and transportation of waste is carried outincluding area covering Ward 7 and Ward 9 of ltiyahi and Bishrampur VDC. These area isalso defined as "Direct lmoact Zone".
Surroundinq Area
"surrounding area" indicates a greater area, which will directly or indirectly be influenced by
the implementation of the pro;ect These area includes Boundary of Birgunj Sub-metropolitanarea of Parsa District anc itiyani and Bishrampur VDC of Bara District where no projectstructure and facilities are loca:eci These area is also defined as "lndirect lmpact Zone'. The
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',': Nagendra Jha / Team LeaderISC-STIUEtP-Birgunj
M.Sc. in Civil Engineering Engineering Design ofSanitarv Landfill Site
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2.3 Methods
2.3.1 Desk Study _ ,, l-.
All relevant literature, design reports, maps a',c c:.er required information was coliected and
reviewed during desk study including avariaoie secondary data's of the project area. The
environmental statutory legal provisions were also reviewed in addition to EIA manuals andguidelines, the EIA Scoping Document, approved ToR and Detailed Project Report whichformed the basis for project study requirement 'ooth at desk level and field level. Publishedand unpubtished literatures of the project area were collected from various sources and
reviewed delineating coverage of the studies and data requirement during the fieldstudies/visit to fulfilt the gap in the EIA document. Approved ToR is presented in Annex 1.
Coordination was made with the design engineers about project location, design layout,project construction and operation modality aspects, and different activities in the project
construction and operation. Various alternative options pertaining to design, technology,procedure of operation was also discussed for the selection of best alternatives.
This study guided for the development of checklists for depiction of data's and information on
various environmental aspects during field survey and investigation so as to fulfil the TOR
objectives. Detailed discussions were also held among the experts team on the field visit and
methodology to obtain the required database for the evaluation of impact.
2.3.2 Field Study
A group of multidisciplinary team of experts comprising of DSC Team Leader, Environmental
Ecologist and Social Development Specialist including Surveyors and Enumerators have
been involved in the field study. The group collected existing baseline information about the
project.
lnformation on physical, cultural, chemical, biological and social conditions of the project's
direct and indirect impacts was collected. The information on different environmental
components collected is as detailed below.
Physicat Environment; Detailed field investigations along the proposed project components
were done and baseline information was collected on physical environment. The checklist
used for collection of physical environment is kept in Annex 2. Topographic features, land
use, soil type were observed and recoi'ded. Hydrological behaviours and drainage
characteristics of the Singaha river and geolcgical characteristics of the project area was
documented.
Culturat Environmenf; Cultural. archaeclcE:cai hrstorical and religious sites within the
project area were observed by using cnec( s:s as presented in Annex 2. Direct observatlon
methods were used for the stuc.v cf c-r:,'a : :e^',pies Manes, festival sites and cremation
sites), historical and archaeologica s:=s ,',:- ^:^- :roject affected areas. lnformationon the
local culture was collected by focus J':-: : s:-ss ors (cultural practices, traditions, and its
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Biological Environment: Survey and interviews were undertaken with the local people in
:^e orcject area for the cotlection of information on flora and fauna of the project area using:::as"eet and questionnaires as given in Annex 2. The consultants and the local people
: sr,ssec about possible impacts on the biological environment by the proposal and their- : :a: ol measures.
Sccio-economic Environmenf: The methods and tools used to collect the information on
S:::-eoorcrntc and Cultural Environment of the proposed project area is Focus GroupI -.:-ss c: (FGD) The practices of Focus Group Discussions were exercised in the affected, I ls Tne participants for the group discussions were mainly local people residing near to:':::seC landfill site including farmels, workers, teachers, politicians, and businessman.-^s ' aitendance and issues raised/response is given in Annex 3.
-^e s:udy did not require any survey for affected household as there do not exist any^:*sehcid within the project site. The nearby settlement is located far beyond 500 metersi'^-:^e oroposed site and the proposed landfill site area is owned by the Birgunj','-- : :aiily The nearest settlement is Birgunj Ward 19 which is around 1.5 km west of the: -:::seC site. The socio-economic data has been drawn from CBS 2011.
2.3.3 lmpact Analysis
: :-3 caseline information on environment of the project area and all the environmental:3'a-eiers of the project were first assembled and examined using various methods and::o s o' the project activities in different steps of project development. The National EIAG- celine format was used and the impacts have been categorized as direct and indirect-cacts. Each of the direct and indirect impacts has further been evaluated in terms ofExtent (site specific, local and regional); Duration (short term, medium term and long term);arc Magnitude (low, medium and high) based on conditions of the environmental parametera: cresent, estimated and projected damage of the project. But the magnitude of impacts asg:ven in National EIA Guidelines has not been used as the system is not suitable to present::e existing status and the reversibility of the overall impact.
2,3.4 Public Hearing
Public hearing/consultation meeting was conducted on December 21,2013 (Paush 6,2070)and presentation was made on findings of the EIA study to the stakeholders and gatheredtheir opinions, suggestions and comments. A notice for the publlc hearing was published inthe Kantipur Daily newspaper with the date of first publication December 11 , 2013 (Mangsir26,2070) and posting of notice was made at each of the affected VDC offices, Municipality,DDC, schools, health posts and other public places to inform the local people. Notice forPublic Hearing and Public Deed of Enquiry (Muchulka) of the notice is kept in Annex 4.
Around 60 local people were present in the meeting held at Shree Nepal RastriyaMadhyamikVidhyalaya, Nagwa. Ward No. 19, Birgunj, Parsa. The detail of attendanceof theparticipants in the public hearing is kept in Annex 5. A number of local area representativeexpressed their views and ccnrnrents on the project. Comments and suggestions on the EIArepoft were received from the 'ccal people of the area. The public consultation deliberation,
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2.3.5 Public Notice for Finalization of EIA Study Report
At the final stage of EIA Study, a Public Notice cf 3C ciays duration was given in a national
daily newspaper by Ministry of Science. Technolcgy and Environment (MoSTE) requesting
individual or institutional stakeholders to proviie tne:r comments on the EIA report. Copies of
the EIA reporl was displayed at the projecl sites as well as at different public places
including some relevant libraries.
2.3.6 Finalization of EIA Report
The final EIA report was prepared upon incorporating comments received from the relevant
stakeholders and EIA review committee members present during final presentation of the
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3.1 Projeci -ocatio-, and Existing sorid waste Management practice
3.1,1 Project Loca:ion
The prooose: Sa-::'.' -:-:' S:e for solid waste Management of Birgunj Municipality liesin lilya:r arc 3 s--a*: -' .:a ,','arci No. 7 and g re;pectively of Bara District in centralDevelcprneni Rsg l^ :'''.=.a -ie singaha riverllocated on t'he western boundary of theproposed sanita'" 'a'c' s:e:otches ward No. 19 of Birgunj sub-metropolitan city. Theproposed sanitary La-c' s:=;s linked with an existing gravel road from ward No. 1g ofBirgunj rhe locaiio: :i c'oc:sec solid *rrt" *rr.g.r.n, and Iandfill site is indicated inFigure 3.1.
The swM componeni wili accpt an integrated approach for solid waste management, withreview and improvement of tne entire system from segregation and collection, through 3Rincluding focus on compostrng of organic waste, to transportation and final disposal at thesanitary landfill' and thus include procurement of necessary equipment and vehicles and theconstruction of a sanitary landfill site. Preliminary assessment has been made about thepotential for utilizing the clean Development Mechanism (cDM) for composting, and furtherstudies will be undertaken during the detailed design stage.
3'1'2 waste Generation Rates and waste volume projections (Flousehold,Commerciat, lnstitutionat, Street Sweepings)
The waste generation rate used in the detailed design is 0.35 kg/cap/day starting in 2011 astne base population year for planning. This,figurJ is-an average amount for the wholemunicipality and includes pre-collection recyclin-g ano composting from the waste stream.Population at2Q1'1 of 135,904 was proiected to ylar 2030 with base year 2016 as planningperiod' This average generation rater includes only the wastes arising from households,commercial and institutional establishments, and street sweepings. Health care waste datawere not available during the detailed design stage. A separate study should be penformedand a separate calculation performed when BSMC addresses the problem of health carewaste management as ultimately this becomes a problem for BMSC. lndustrial wastes are
,ffi::lffluded in the design and are bv law the responsibility of the waste generators
The bulk density of 0'320 kg/l or 320 kg/m3 was used for projecting the trucked or collectedvolume of un-compacted wastes generated from Birgunj. However, the level of collectionservice was found to range only between 35% to 40% based on collection data obtainedfrom the sanitation Department for 3 months. calculations of waste volumes were perforrnedto estimate the indicative quantities of municipal solid waste that need to be collected anddisposed of rhese quantities are calculated from the point of generation. waste collectiondata for 3 months by BMSC Sanitation deparlment was compiled and analyzed to cross-check and verify the volume estimates at the points of collection by collection vehicles and atthe point of disposal at the existing open dumps, temporary dumpsites and fill areas usingmunicipal solid waste.
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ln Birgunj, the waste collection and sweeping services reach only about 30% to 40% of themunicipality. There is no organized door-to-door collection system as yet, and 78o/o of thehouseholds still dispose of theirwaste in public places. Only'10.5% of households used fixedplaces or containers. From the community surveys, people view solid waste management asboth their 1't and 2no priority. The existing waste generation and composition obtained fromofficial documents of Solid Waste Management Resource Management Center (SWMRMC)updated during the year 2011 is as follows:
Survey data from 201'1 indicated a per-capita waste generation of 0.35 kg/cap/day asmunicipal average with a bulk of 0.323 kgil for Birgunj Sub-metropolish (ADB TA 7355-NEP,lnstitutional Strengthening of Municipalities, Final Report). Therefore, for a projectedpopulation of 135,904 in 2011, the total municipal waste generation is estimated at47.57tonnes/day.
During detail survey and design, the Bulk Density of solid waste is assumed at 320 kgim3and the total existing solid waste generation for Birgunj is estimated at 56.609 tons/day fordesign year 2016. With the proposed coverage of 60%, estimated solid waste generation forbase year 20'16 is estimated at 33.965 tons/day and the residual waste reaching landfill cellsis estimated al 23.775 tons/day (12,228 tons/year) [source detail desrgrn repoft]. Thus thesolid waste generation is estimated at around 12,228 tons per year at year 2016 and totalsolid waste of 254,312 tons will be filled in the landfill cells during its 15 years life span i.e.year 2030 (DSC design report). The census of 2011 officially establishes the population of all19 wards at'135,904 with annual groMh rate of 1.91%.
3.1.4 Existing Waste Collection Service
The Birgunj Municipality crovices waste collection service in all 19 wards with two tippersand 8 tractors{railers The senuice is provided at two levels, one is the central-level serviceand other is ward-level sen,,ce Ai the central-level service, the Municipality controls themain routes namely: Roac Nc 1 Rcad No. 2 and Road No. 3 with two tippers and deploying290 cleaning staffs for stiee: s,,,,eecing. The existing collection routes are.
. Road No. 1. Bhania'3-c;,. R.a'ai Jayanti Chowt</By-Pass Road junction, Masjid RoadChowk, Birta Mar^c - C-:,',< is<halia Chowk, Ghantaghar Chowk, National TradingChowk, and Powe.^3-s:
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Ten open dump collection points in route no, 1. srx corection points in route no. 2 and 6collection poinis in route no 3 aie placed for iernporary dumping of road side collectedwaste.
ln the ward-level service, each ward office carries the cieaning work within ward boundariesupon their own management. The tractors are provided by Municipality in alternative days to
collect and dispose the waste. ln addition to routine alternative days, Municipality provides
tractor upon call by ward particularly in the time of local festivities. ln general 2 tippers do 10
trips per 2 shifts per day in core area whereas 8 tractors perform 16 to 20 trips daily in innerand outer core area. It is known to be operating private service under PPP program in ward
no. 10, parl of ward no. 15 and some cluster of ward no. 6 in Kumal Tole. The Municipatityhas supporled them with rickshaw and manpower.
The total number of collection points identified is 37 in respective wards of the Birgunj
Municipality which are as detailed below.
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2 Cp No. 28,29,30 and 32. Two CP are located in Tribhuvan Highway and in front ofShree Ram hall. One at entry point of Doctor's colony and another in Ghusukpur Mainroad/railwav line.
J CP NoJ3 and 4. Cp eS is located in front of Aadalat Quarier building opposite roadsideof Udyogh Banijya Sangh and CP4 is located beside footpath of Narayani HospitalChowk.
4 CP No. 5 located at intersection of Birta Bazaar Chowk towards Birta Link road.( ffisearelocatedinfrontofKawadigatebetweenKanyaSchooland
Ganesh Man Chowk.6 CP Nb-6 15 located in Ganesh Man Chowk and is common service point of three wards
naming 4,5 and 6. Most of the settlements of these wards are not accessible by large
vehicles, tractor and tipper. So waste is collected by hand cart in inner area and bringswaste io collection point where tractor comes.Cp No. 2.26, 8 and 37. CP 37 is located in Chirinjibi Mill Chowk Road No. 3 which is
boundary of all four wards (9,6,7 and 11). CP 7 is located at boundaries of wards 7(north) and 6 (south) demarcated by Drainage Canal and CP 8 in road no. 2 oppositecolleoe and secondarv schoolcompound. CP 26 is located as shown in the map.
I CP t\l(} 9, '32 and 35. CP 9 is located beside culvert between Kailas road and JameMasjid, CP 32 in front of Himalayan Bank and CP 35 located in Maisthan temple in Road
No.2.o CP No. 16 is located near poverty cluster in railway road10 ffiearelocatedinMaanhbeshpuMandirareaancincowyard
area near Birquni Ratri Madhvamic school11 CP Nto^36JTand 11. CP 12 is located beside the wall of Telecom office, CP 11 at
junction of vegetable market where market building stall is under construction, and CP 36
is located in road no. 3 at Gahawa Tole.12 Cp tlo iZ (private) and 19. CP 19 is located near CDO office and Schooljunction area.
cP 17 is located beside the sate of Gopal Mandali (Marwadi sewa tt!!!ite!sn)._'13 Cp Nlo.10 and ia. Cp '10 is located in Ghdiharwa tole in front of Narayani Boarding
SchoolandKumariChowk.CP1Bislocatedbesidewallofp@14 CP Nol0 and 21. CP2O is located nearAgriculture Research Centre office and CP 21
oooosite of school qate in Shreepur where sewer manhole extsts.
15 Cp NIc-2,3 and 1 eP 1 located at north of Suresh Oil, CP 2 nearby department of
medicine manaqement and CP 3 near Murli Chowk.'16 Cp trlo. ZZwhich is located atcentre of highway in Trimurti CineI!e lalLt!gv/&tt ffiislocatedbesidesha|lowwelIinThuIoPipraroadwhere
handcart used to park after daily work and CP 23 is locaed opposite of Sugar Mill in
Sano Pipra. The Sugar Mill was closed down since iO years ago and the land is
occupied bv Armed Police Force officeto CP No. 25 is located in Laxmanwa Gaon.
19 No collection point in Ward No. '19.
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' Murli Pond Dr'rmpsite: The pond area is located in Ward No. 1b. The dump site haveceen used since 10 days as of February 14,2013. tt is reporled that the community has'equested the Municipality to raise the lowland area to the level of road. Waste fromward No. 17, 1s, 16,'10, and 1g (some part) is being disposed off here.
' iidalat Disposal Site: This site previously being used as dumpsite is located close to thecridge bordering with Ramgadwa VDC and Municipality Ward No. 6. The site has been-sed despite oppose from neighborhood. Sirsiya river separates the VDC andr,,4unicipality area.
' Custom Office Dumpsite. The site is located near Custom office in Wardnaruwa. one is at side of rribhuvan Highway and another at south whereilospital building is being built.
No. 19 atKedia Eye
' Sirsiva Dumpsite. The site is along Sirsiya river bank beginning from pashupatinagar to:re bridge that links to lndia Rakswol border. This is the major dumping site being usedcy the Municipality. The local is now opposing the act of dumping now.
' R'aniqhat Dumpsite. The site is located in Nayabasti at the bank of sirsiya river in WardNo 13 lt is reported that Municipal tractors or tippers bring nearly 2 trips of waste from\,n/ard No. 13, 12 and part of ward No. 14 to dispose in this site.' Pond Dumpsite: The site is located at turning point from main road to Thulo pipra. The
iand is known to be a pond below road level.
3'1.6 Private contract Arrangement on solid waste ManagementUnder the support of PPPUE program of UNDP in Nepal, and as a new model for privatesector involvement in rendering municipal- services, Birgunj Sub-metropolis has recenly(since September,2oll) contracted its SWM service in cire areas of ward nos. 10 and 15for a period of 5 years to a local NGo catled "sthaniya Agrasarta git<asn SahayogKaryakram (LIDS)". The sub-metropolis sets its objective of exteniing swrMl;rvice with thisconcept in other wards too in near future, if it proves viable aftei close monitoring andevaluation of the private sector,s performance.
3.1.7 Hospital Waste Management
There is no proper system of managing hospital waste in Birgunj Municipality. There are fourbig hospitals (Kedia.Eye hospital. Nirayani hospital, Maternily hospital and krishna hospital)and many private clinics. The hospital wastes are getting mixed wiih municipal waste. lt wasnoted that clinical waste is belng dumped in colleciion piint no. 4 located beside footpath ofNarayani Hospital in Ward No 3 ln this site, waste ior., from wards and two hospitalsnamely Kedial Eye hospital Narayani hospital. All the hospitals has no own system ofmanagement of hospital wasle Recently, it is learned that Narayani hospital is currenlydisposing theirwaste in custcr c*rce located in Ward No. lg nearto lndia border.
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ln the municipal organizational structure, staffing of sectioniidnd eVen of sub-sections with
respective job des-criptions remains mostly uncle_ar According to the current municipal
organizational char1, iwo units (i.e. Solid Waste Collection Sub-section and Solid Waste
Diiposal Sub-section) are direcily responsible for total solid waste management in the Sub-
meiropolis. These sub-sections are organized under "sanitation Section" of the
"Environment and Sanitation Division".
Equipment / vehicles possessed by the Sub-metropolis for regular Sotid Waste collection
and disposal service and other sanitation / construction works includes Handcardts (40
and final residual waste disposal. The system design is for the households and the wards to
be involved in all the management aspects of the solid waste stream. All elements will be
acting as a coordinated and integrated whole with the aim of preventing and mitigating
environmental pollution, causing minimum environmental impact and protecting public
health. The system design is for-a planning period of 15 years'
Massive awareness campaign and training will be launched for the development of waste
minimization and reducticn eifcns for household as well as for the wards. The key to itssuccess is the commitn e.,t cf the Birgunj Sub-Metropolitan City Ieadership to good
governance and exercis;^g :^e oolitical will to enforce the newly revitalized Solid Waste
Management Act. The l(GOs arc the social mobilizers of the project such as the "Tole"
organization will also ?e: e '.:a 'ce in the success of the integrated system'
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3.2.1 Waste Segregation, storage and volume Reduction at source
The concept of volume reduction at the source shall be tne first priority to be promoted by
the solid waste management organization that is proposec to be established in the wards of
Birgunj. Under the leadership of the City, all wards shail embark on a massive community
awareness campaign (information, education and communication) and actively promote the
reduction, recycling and reuse (3Rs) and minimization of wastes generated at the source.
Responsibility for sorling and segregation of biodegradaole and non-biodegradable wastes
shall be at the household level, business, commercial. industrial and institutional centers,
and in all other point source of solid wastes.
3.2.2 Waste Collection, Transport and Disposal at Sanitary Landfill
The objective is to organize and prepare a schedule that will collect, transport and dispose
soiid waste at Sanitary Landfill. Waste collection point has been established at designated
locations (improved existing 32 collection points) and transpod routes established to
increase the present collection service of the fleet of vehicles and trailers and target a
collection service of 60%. The assessment of road conditions and coordinating new routes
with municipality will be a priority activity to increase collection service.
The collection efforts will be coordinated with the ward leaders, the households and the
'.,"t1OO. who are working on the 3Rs as this would ddcrease their load and increase their
,t efficiency. The concertld efforts are targeted to minrmrze waste generation and reduce
waste at the source or at the points of generation.
Wards shall be made organized to be responsible for the collection, segregation, recycling of
biodegradable, recyclable, compostable and reusable wastes. The resulting residual wastes
shall then be transferred to the waste resource processing center for composting and
recycling at the Sanitary Landfill Site. Referring to 3R concept, 30% of the collection service
is the targeted waste diversion for the households to practice waste reduction at pre-
collection stage. The households are encouraged to reduce their waste and handle by way
of backyard composting and reuse or redemption of recyclables. This amount is allocated to
the households for waste reduction by intended waste diversion. Success will be dependent
on the cooperation of the households on this activity.
Vehicles used for collection and transport of solid wastes shall have appropriate
compartments to facilitate efficient storing of sorted wastes while in transit. The waste
compartment shall have a cover to ensure the secure containment of solid wastes while in
transit.
The City,s waste collection vehicles coming from different wards of Birgunj shall bring the
segregated recyclable wastes into the waste resources processing centre in the Sanitary
Landfill site. Furlher the recyclables will be sorted and biodegradable will be separated that
will go for composting. The remaining waste will then be dumped in designated landfill cells
in a sanitary manner with daily cover of waste, proper management of leachate and gas.
The following is recommended for
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equipped with personal protective equipment anc c?'2.'-:?,a ia such as, but not limitedto gloves, masks and safety boots, to protecr ire- "oli hazards of handling solidwastes.
The City or at the wards level shall provide necessary iraining to the collectors and
oersonnel to ensure that the solid wastes are hand eo prcperly in accordance with thecity's solid waste guidelines.
Collectton of solid waste shall be done in a manner that prevents damage to theccntainer and spillage or scattering of solid waste within the collection vicinity.
Collection equipment e.g. tractor trailers, trucks. etc. shall be maintained in goodcondition and kept clean to prevent the harboring of vectors and the creation ofluisances.The use of separate collection schedules and/or separate trucks or haulers shatl be:equii-ed for specific types of wastes. Otherwise, vehicles used for the collection andiransport of solid wastes shall have appropriate compartments to facilitate efficientstoring of sorted wastes while in transit. The waste compartment shall have a cover toensure the secure containment of solid wastes while in transit.Vehicles shall be designed to consider road size, condition and capacity to ensure thesafe and efficient collection and transport of solid wastes.
. For the purpose of identificaiion, vehicies (tippers, tractorhandcarts) shall bear the identiflcation/body number, the name,the contractor/agency collecting solid waste.
3.2.3 Proposed Sanitary Landfill Site
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&-=, uiaThe proposed subproject includes Solid Waste Resource Processing Facility and SanitdiyLandfill to be developed on a 10.76 paddy land owned by the Birgunj Municipality at ltiyahiand Bishrampur VDC in Bara District, east of the Singaha River. The proposed SWM systemincludes waste collection from designated location and direct transportation to the sanitarylandfill, construction / improvement of access road to the waste processing centre,development of buffet zone, landfill cells, administratlon facilities, composting facilities,receiving facilities, and parking areas, etc.
The sanitary landfill site consists of a complex of the following solid waste managementfunctions:
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Waste reception, busrness offrce and clearance for entry into sanitary landfill site.Composting Centre for a '1-2 ionne pilot compost manufacturing facility.Waste resource processing center for managing recyclable waste for storage and linkingthe products after lrght or-ocessrng with buyers, consolidators and junk shops.
Landfill cells area for the ceocsition of residual wastes in a properly engineered manner.
Workshops and servrce ce':er-for servicing of landfill equipments and washing/servicingof the collection vehicres a^c e cuipments.Leachate collection a.c :'ea:-ent system for ensuring that the groundwater table is notcontaminated by ,ea:^ =::Waste stabilization c3':s ,-3 :eachate treatment plant system for ensuring treatment ofleachate as per Neca e-,.-: or stream standards priorto release into Singaha River.
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3.2.4 Salient Feature of the proposed Sanitary Landfill Site
Table 3.1: Salient Features of Proposed Sub-project Component
A. General
1. Project Name
2. Sub-Project
3. Location
4. Nearest Settlement fromproposed SLF
5. Accessibility
6. TotalArea Covered bySLF
7. Coverage of Birgunj
Municipality
7. Topography, Land Useand Ownership of SLFSite
8. Total Life Span of SLF
9 Sur-face ano GroundWater
320 kg/m3 (Loose)
Anaerobic Sanitary Landfiil System
B. Solid Waste Generation and LandfillCells
1. Total existing Solid Waste : 56.609 tons/day (estimated for base year 2016)Design Generation Rate
Sanitary Landfill (SLF) Development for Solid WasieManagement of Birgunj Sub-Metropolitan City
Ward No. 7 of ltiyahi and Ward No. 9 of BishrampurVDC ofBara District. Collection and transportation of solid waste fromBirgunj Sub-Metropolitan City (BMSC), Parsa District. Theproposed SLF is around 3km south east from the Birgunj corearea (Ghantaghar)
Mushharwa in Bishrampur VDC around 2 km Easi of SLF;
Itiyahi setttement around 2 km North-East of SLF, and NagwaWard No. 19 of Birgunj Municipality around 1 km West of SLF.
SLF is linked with existing Gravel Road of around 1 km lengthfrom Nagwa, Birgunj Municipality.
10.76 ha
8 km North to South (Gandak canal to boarder area) and 4 km
East to West (Singaha river to Sirsiya river).
Terai plain, paddy land with sparse vegetation owned by BMSC
15 years beginning from year 2016 to 2030
Singaha river flows from North to South along the western edgeof SLF which also forrns boundary of Bara and Parsa District"
20 years flood level is measured at 79.486m. Ground watertable at Western part of SLF varies between 4.25 lo 3.75m
below ground level whereas Eastern part possesses 2.50mbelow GL.
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23.775 tons/day (12,228 tons/year). Estimaied for base year2016.
254,312 tons of Residual Solrcj Waste including cover material
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Leachate and Gas Management
Bottom Liner System :
including over EmbankedWaste Storage Dam
Leachate Collection :
Area method of la^:' ^3 ex:ending up to around 1Bm heightwith 1:4 side slopes .a.''rg eanhen waste retaining dam at thetoe of the fill all a:c--: a-c', I cells
Composite of imporied red clay layer and geomembrane(HDPE sheet liners).
Blanket leachate collection and recovery layer (granularmaterial covered with geotextile is designed to drain into acollection drain (perforated Pipe).
Biological process consisting of series of ponds i.e. Leachatewill pass through anaerobic, facultative and maturation pondsprior disposal to river body.
\flill be operational throughout post-closure period.
Consists of collection wells and a flaring station. Flaring stationwill be operated throughout the post-closure period.
Waste materials shall normally be deposited at the toe of thefill. For practical purposes, the working area has been set at1.5m high cell lifts with 6 meter widths and 20 meter length foreach working day after which daily cover of clayey material willbe applied.
Solid waste will be spread and compacted in layers withrepeated passages of the landfill equipment to minimize voidswithin the cell and maximize compaction. The loose layer shallnot exceed a depth approximately 0.60m before compaction.
Surface water drainage benches have been laid out at verticalintervals on the side slopes up to the final landfill height. Bermshave been provided on the top cap to divert water to collectionditches and down drains to transport water off the cap.
The cover design is based on locally availablevegetative/protective cover layer and a drainage layer overlyinga low permeability infiltration barrier. At closure, the cover isplanned for seeding as necessary to promote re-vegetation tominimize erosion and potential e to the cap.
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Leachate Treatment
Leachate l/lanagement
Gas Management
SLF Operational Plan
Operational Procedure
Spreading and Laying ofSolid Waste
3. Drainage Management ofSLF Cells
Final Cover
E. Asso.'ciated" I nfrastructu re
1. Access ioad'2. Bridge over Singaha River
3. lnternal Access Road
4. Office and Training Centre
5. Waste Segregation andComposting Yard
Approximate 2.0 km
12 m span
1.585 km
177.412 mz
Area: 2368.19 m2
Consists of a receiving office area, material separation yard,two composting machines with hammermiils orshredder,windrow compost piles and transfer sheds for aeration andmaturation into compost.
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7. Parking Area
B. WorkshopA/ehicle Washand Maintenance Yard
9. Weighbridge
10. BoundaryProtection
11. Guard House
12. Buffer Strip
13. Drainage System
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1. Total Estimated Project
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3. Percentage ofEnvironmental Cost toProject Cost
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Total Length: '1375 m
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3.2.5 lnstitutional Arrangement, Awareness and Training
The existing organization of Birgunj Sub-Metropolitan City constituting sanitation departmentand environmental services division department should be rationalized for greater efficiency.The project awareness campaign has to be started right away and role of NGOs will be vitalin the campaign. lt is important for the present organization to work with the neworganization running the landfill site. The two organization need to be attached to theSanitation and Environmental Department of Birgunj in their present set-up. A ResidentManager is recommended to be assigned to the Sanitary Landfill Site.
During Defects Liability Period/One Year Operation Period, the Froject Contractor wiil carryout operation and maintenance of the Sanitary Landfill with the cost to be borne by theProject. During this period, the nominated Resident Manager and other Municipal staff's will
be trained by the Contractor for independent future operation and maintenance of Landfill
site by the Municipality. Required key plant and equipments to be furnished by the Project to
the Municipality under Project loan is as listed below. The ADB will supportthe Projecttill itsdefects liability period/one year operation period.
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4 Track Dozer
Municioalitv bv the Proi2 Backhoe Loader 1 New To be handed over to
Municipalitv bv the PrRefuge Collector Hoist Truck(Skip Loader)
2 New To be handed over toMunicipalitv bv the Proiect
Tractor with Trailer(caoacitv 3-4 m3)
4 New To be handed over toMunicioalitv bv the Proiect
Tipper Truck (capacity 6 m 1 New To be handed over toMunicipalitv bv the Proiect3 Rickshaw / Tricycte
(size 50"x33"x30")4 New To be handed over to
!t/unicipalitv bv the PrRickshaw / Tricycle(size 39"x39"x16")
Jb New To be handed over toMunicipalitv bv the Pr3 Tipping Pedal Rickshaw New To be handed over toMunicipality by the Proiect
Hand Cart(size 60"x36"x18"
LJ New To be handed over toMunicipalitv bv the Proiect
Hand uart(size 48"x30"x18"
15 New To be handed over toMunicipality bV the Proiect
Platform Weighing Seale(balance)
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I New To be handed over toMunicipality by the Projecl
i2 ; Shredding Machrne 2 New To be handed over toMunicipalitv bv the Pr13 Solid Waste Skip Container 28 New To be handed over toMunicipalitv bv the Pr4 i Srngte Axte Weighing Bridge 1 New To be handed over toMunicipality by the Proiect
IJ Portable Landfill GasMonitorinq Device
1 New To be handed over toMunicipality by the Proiect
16 Roller Compactor(8 Ton capacitv)
1 old Owned at present byMunicipalitv
17 Tipper Truck 1 otd Owned at present byMunicioalitv
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Mechanized methods for soec alizecj works will be employed iJ7ffia& irorks, such as forlandfill cells base excavaiicn: excavation for anaerobic, facultative and maturation ponds;
laying of clay liner and earlhe" ,rvsSie storage dam, drainage material, Ieachate collectingdrainage pipes; back filling worKS: production of sub-base and base course includingspreading, compacting, ani flnishing with a bituminous seal. Labour - intensive methodsshall be used for other works sucn as tree plantation and turfing that can be done manually,including small earlhworks for builiing trenches, road side drain, construction of proposedbuildings and minor retaining struciures etc. Local people will be given priority for worksaccording to their skill and quaiification. The project works will include following majoractivities:
. Excavation for base layer preparation of landfill cells and trenches for proposed buildingsand river training works.
. Excavation of different ponds and treatment units for leachate treatment.r Construction of earthen dam for waste storage (laying and compaction of embankment
fill).. Laying of clay liner, HDPE sheet liner, drainage layer and installation of geotextile fabric.. Laying of leachate collection drainage pipes.. lnstallation of weighbridge.. Masonry and concreting works for building, dralnage and pavement construction over
compositing and vehicle maintenance, parking and wash area.. Embankment fill for interior road construction works and site development.. Sub-base and base laying for road works.o Bituminous Pavement for road works.. Construction of road side drains, cross-drainages (pipe & slab culverts), retaining walls
etc.r lnstallation of services i.e, electricity, telecommunication and water supply pipelines.. Tree felling for site clearance, tree plantation for creation of buffer zone including tur-fing
on embanked slopes of earthen dam for waste storage.o Proper land filling on landfill cell;, placement of cover material, cleaning and proper
operation of plant and equipment, waste segregation and separation, composting andappropriate operation of leachate treatment plant during operation phase.
The major materials to be used in the project works are as detailed below.
Table 3.2: S of Esti ated o ntiti of Materialsm UA esiitit nitiir ;.t::i,
Site clearance of grass, shrubs and excavation of loose material. m' 32,076Earthwork in Excavation m 48,374Backfilling with compaction, watering in layer not more than 1Scm m' 1,706Formation of embankment for waste storage dam, road formationworks and site development.
m' 101,573
Laying filter layer (grain size 30-50mm) m" 12,173Filling with fine sand for cushioning over 1.5 mm thick HDPEGeo-membrane
m' 3,257
Supply and laying red clay liner m' 11 ,644Laying 1.Smm thick HDPE Geo-membrane m' 55,975Supply and laying Geo-texi;te iFiiter Fabric) m' 35,480
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3.4 Manpower Requirements and Construction Method
The maximum numbers of workers required for the proposed project during the peak periodof construction is estimated to be approximately 150 in numbers. Local people will be givenpriority for employment as per their skill, experience and qualification in the project duringthe construction phase. Similarly, around 20-25 permanent jobs will be created during theoperation phase of the project.
The major components of works related to the project will require pre/post qualification ofcontractors in order to execute project works under single ICB Contract package for civilworks and supply and installation of plant and equipment. The construction sequence hasbeen planned in accordance to productivity rates of required equipments for the respectiveworks. The construction will involve both machine and manpower.
3.5 Resources Required for the lmplementation of the Proposal
The key equipments required forbelow.
Item DesCi.!ption Unit ,,iQuantitySupply and laying perforated HDPE pipe of size rang,ng from160mm to 400mm for leachate collection and manage:l:eni.
RM 1,749
Supply and laying non-perforated HDPE pipe for Sanrtat:cn works RM 1 ,130Supply and laying Gl pipe for Water Supply works (i5onr dia to100mm dia) RM 326
Concrete works of M20 grade m' 798Concrete works of M15 grade m" 340Concrete works of lV10 grade m" 6Placing Steel Rienforcement Tonne 32Laying RCC hume pipe of size 400, 600, and g00mm dia RM 184Brick Masonry for structures m' 1,353Flat brick soling m' 4,466Random rubble masonry (stone pitching) m- 1,008Supply and laying Gabion works m' 1,101Supply and laying sub-base for road works m' 1,356Supply and laying graded crushed stone base mo 1,317Supply and apply 80/100 grade bitumen with 10% cutback fortack coat m2 6,898
lnstallation of Asphalt Concrete on newly constructed road m- 351Broadcasting of grass seeds on embanked stope m' 40,000Cutting and Felling of Trees of girth size >0.30 - 0.60m Nos. bJJCutting and felling of Trees of girth size >0"60 - 0.gOm Nos. 92Cutting and felling of Trees of girlh size >0.90 - 1.80 Nos. 8Plantation of rrees all around the landfill site for creation of buJferzone and road side plantation at access road @1:25
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3.6 Total Cost of the project
The total construction cost needed for the implementation of the sub-project is estimated tobe around NRs 479,992,077.27 (four hundred seventy nine million nine hundred ninety twothousand seventy seven and paisa twenty seven only) including VAT, 5% price contingencyand 5% physical contingency (as per design estimatel.
3.7 Work Schedule
The landfill site development work under srlUE|P wiil be implemented over 2 year,s periodupon work commencement with the provision of single rcB contract package. one year,sdefects liability period has been allocated for defects remedial works. The earth workactivities of the Project shall be avoided during monsoon period. The construction activitieswill be carried out during day hours only.
3.8 Operation of Landfill
The operational plan enables the site preparation, landfill ceil construction, soil cover,leachate treatment, gas management, record keeping activities, closure activities andenvironmental monitoring (d"rring landfilling and post-cLsure; to be conducted in a safe,efficient, and environmentally sound manner.
Unloading of sotid wastes snall be confined to a smail area as possible to accommodate thenumber of vehicles using :'e ar-ea wrthout re.sulting in traffic, personnel, or public safety
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4. REVIEW OF POLICIES. PLANS. LAWS AND GUIDELINES
The existing policies, plans, laws. gu oe -=s z': 's::-': 3's are summarized in this chapter
in order to inform the decision mai(e's e'= -.3,2-: s::<=^c,ders about their implications on
the Project functioning. For easy refere^:= -3:.e^: c'ovrsions of constitution, policies and
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4.1 Plan, Policies and Strategies
4.1.1 The lnterim Constitution of Nepal 2063 (2007)
Article 16 (1)of the lnterim Constitution of Nepal 2063 (2007) as proclaims that every person
shall have the right to live in healthy environment. The Constitution also establishes the right
of property as a fundamental right to citizens. Article 19(1) states that every citizen shall,
subject to the laws in force, have the right to acquire, own, sell, dispose of and otherwise
deal with property. Similarly, article 19(2) states that the state shall not, except in the public
interest requisition or acquire, or otherfyise create any encumbrance on the property of anyperson. Provided this clause shall not apply to any property earned in an illicit manner.
Article 19(3) specifies that there shall be given compensation for any property requisitioned,
acquired or encumbered by the state in the course of enforcing a scientific land reform
program or in the public interest in accordance with law. The compensation, the basis
thereof and the procedure therefore shall be as determined by law.
Article 12 (1,2 & 3) of the Constitution of Nepal 2063 (2007) states that every person shallhave the right to live with dignity, and no law which provides for capital punishment shall be
made. Except as provided for by.law no person shall be deprived of his/her personal liberty.
Every citizen shall have the following freedoms: freedom of opinion and expression; freedom
to assemble peaceably and without arms; freedom to form political party; freedom to form
unions and associations; freedom to move and reslde in any part of Nepal; and freedom toengage In any occupation or be engaged in employment, industry and trade.
4.1.2 Three Years lnterim Plan, 2008
Under the Environment and Waste Management Section of Local Development of this plan,
It states that "Special effort will be made towards establishing a processing center for themanagement of biodegradable uzasfes in Municipalities and urbanizing VDCs of Nepal.
lnitiative will be made towards modifying and updating the National Policy, 1997 forwastemanagement with the parlicipation of concerned stakeholders. Hazardous wasfes generated
from the rndustries and hospitals, will be managed by the institutions concerned without
health consequences resu/ting from management of such uuasfes. The municipalities andurbanizing VDCs, fhose geographically nearer and connected to transportation for easyaccessibility, shall work jointly in community awareness building, management of landfill
sifes, orEranic fertilizer production and energy development. The waste Management andResource Mobilization Center ttill facilitate fhrs initiative. Efforts shall be made towards
increasing private secfor aarticipation and promotion of public-private parinership rn fasks
relating to waste managefieni such as, collection, storage, transporT, sorting, recycling andprocessrng of wastes -hs Concept Design of Sanitary Landfill Sife for Birgunj has
considered all the above aspecfs. But the application cf these measures must be ensured bythe government as well as municipalities who witl have the responsibitity of operation of thelandfill site.
4.1.3 Envirqnmental Policy and plan
Government of Nepal, for the first time in the planning history of Nepal, integratedenvironmental aspects in the Sxfh Ptan (1980-'85) and urged to carry out EIA ofdevelopment Projects and programmes (NPC, 1980). This commitment was re-enforced inthe Sevenfh Plan (1985-90),the National Conservation Strategy, 1g88, andlhe Master ptanfor Forestry Sec/or (1989). The Eighth Plan (1992-'97) elaborated the need forinstitutionalizing EIA system to attain the goals of sustainable development by integratingenvironmental aspects into development activities (NPC, lggl). The Nepai EnvironmentalPolicy and Action Plan (1993) and Environmentat Strategies and Policies for lndustry,Forestry and Water Resource Sectors (1998) also recognized EIA as an essential planningand management tool to internalize environmental management activities into developmentProjects.
The Ninth Plan (1gg7-2AA2) emphasized on participatory EIA, involvement of thestakeholders in natural resource management and internalization of environmentalmanagement in sectoral development Projects and programs, with a view to attainingsustainable development objectives. Ihe Environment and Natural Resource ManagementPolicy, as included in the Ninth Plan, has re-emphasized the need for rnternalizing andinstitutionalizing the EIA system right from the local level through coordinated effort (NpC,1 997).
The Tenth Plan (2003-2007) has identified EIA as a priority area, and it emphasizes onenvironmental monitoring of the Project that have undergone EIA process. The plan focuseson the need for setting-up national environmental standards with the strategy of internalizingenvironmental management into the development programmes. The plan has also realizedthe need for carrying out Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) to promoteenvironmental administraiion and governance. The plan emphasizes on the participation ofthe local people for environment conservation, according to the Local Self Governance Act2055 (1999), through the local bodies, by making them responsible and capabte to managenatural resources at the local level. The Local Self Governance Act, 2055 also empowers thelocal bodies for the Conservation of soil, forest and other natural resources and implementenvironment conservatlon activities"
During the last two and half decades, Government of Nepal has endorsed and irnplementedseveral sectoral policies and conservation-friendly documents which also focus onconducting environmental assessment, To name a few, the National Conservation Strategy(1988) and Master Plan for Forestry Sector (1989), Nepal Environment Policy and ActionPlan (NEPAP I and ll) (1993 and 1998) and Sustainable Development Agenda for Nepat(SDAN) (1993) provide a number of opportunities to internalize and institutionalize
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ln view of the location of th,s atee'.-='a s -: :-s:: i ^^:ac: cn forest. Thus forest policy isnot attracted. Governmeni ci i.le:a -:s =-::-s=: '.3ca Biodiversity Strategy (NBS) inAugust 2002 which emphasizes :- 12--:'i :-: Fr-, ine focus of thqffih8$A*s on theconservation, management. anc s,s:a ^ac
= -se :' c cc,versity includingffiq6ft_&ffi sharingof benefits arising out of the usage c' : : :: :e -3so-.ces (MFSC, ,Op,) lq.lf:ff
^d4*..?4d4.2 Relevant Laws F.;:,. 1:d-""t^l;j;TNepal has a wide range of regulatory fran"revrork towards the protection of the environmentand promotion of development aciiviiies Ariicle 16(1) of the lnterim Constitution of Nepal2063 (2007) as proclaims that every person shall have the right to live in a healthyenvironment.
A number of important measures have been already been adopted with the objective ofintegrating the environmental concerns into development programmes since UNCED. TheEnvironmental Proteciion Act (EPA), '1996 and Environmental Protection Regulations (EpR),1997 set the legal framework for the integration of environmental aspects into developmentprojects and industrial investments.
4.2.1 Environmental Protection Act (EPA), 1996 and the Environment ProtectionRules EPR), 1997
The Environment Protection Act (EPA), 1996 and the Environment Protection Rules (EpR),1997 are the principal regulatory frameworks to make the development programs andProjects environment-friendly. The law entered into force since June 1997 contains severalprovisions to internalize environmental assessment system and to maintain a clean andhealthy environment by minimizing the adverse impacts on human beings and other lifeforms and physical objects. Section 3 to 6 of the EPA, 1996 and Rules 3 to 11 of the EpR,1997 contain provisions on the approval process of the IEE/EIA report. Rule 12 of the EpRoblige the Proponent to comply with matters mentioned in the report and other conditions, ifany prescribed by the approval agency. As per the environmental law, the proponent isrequired to prepare EMAP for EIA study and should implement the environmentenhancement and mitigation measures as per Environmental Management Action plan(EMAP) proposed in IEE or ElA.
The EPA, 1997 obliges the proponent not to implement the proposals without approving IEEor EIA reports for the prescribed Projects (Section 4). Section 6 empowers the Ministry ofScience, Technology and Environment (MoSTE) to approve the EIA reporl. Based onSchedule 2 of the EPR, 1997, this Project requires to complete the EIA process and to getthe EIA report approved before its implementation. The EPR, '1997 provides detail provisionswith regard to approval of the EIA report and responsibilities of the institutions during theProject irnplementation stages. MoSTE should approve the EIA report legally within 60 daysof its receipt, in general. but nc iaterthan 90 days upon its receipt.
The environmental iegisia:;s. :s very clear with regard to environmental monitoring andauditing and EPR 199r e"^co',,rers the concerned agency. ln this case for environmental
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monitoring at all phases of the project and MoSTE for envii-onmental auditing after two years
of service start bY the Project.
Major Highlights of Environment Protection Act, '1997 are as follows:
. Section 3: The proponent should carry out IEE/EIA of the prescribed proposals'
. Section 4: No one should implement the proposals requiring IEE or EIA without
approval.. Section 5: The proponeni should submit the IEE/ElA reports for approval by the
concerned agency for approval process'
. Section 6: Upon receipt of such proposal, the concerned agency should approve the IEE
report and forward the EIA report to MoSTE for approval process' MoSTE should
approve the EIA report after public notice is over. MoSTE can form a committee to seek
suggestions over EIA rePorts.
section 17: lf any person ask for compensation, the proponent is liable to compensate
for the loss or effect as prescribed.
section 18: ln case the proposal requiring environrhental assessments is implemented
without necessary approval or violates the conditions of approval' the prescribed
authority may close down such activity immediately and may punish up to NRs'
100,000/.. Section 19: A person who is not satisfied with
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Major highlights of Environment Protection Rules, 1997 (amendment 5 April 1999) are as
follows:
. Rule 3: The proponent is required to prepare IEE and EIA reporl as per Schedules 1 and
2 respectivelY.. Rute 4: Befoie preparing an EIA report, the proponent should publish a '15 days public
notice to provide the stakeholders to offer their opinions and concerns in writing on the
proposal. The proponent should prepare and submit the scoping report to the concerned
agency and forward to MoSTE for approval and MoSTE should determine the scope of
the EIA study as submitted or amended'
o Rule 5: ln case of IEE report, the proponent should prepare and submit the TOR and get
approval of ToR from concerned agency while in case of EIA report, *h,t.#topon::] ..:
should prepare and submit the TOR to the concerned agency, which shoulqilorward 'to
MoSTE for necessary approval. i-..',,'
. Rule 6: ln case, the approving agency of IEE report finds appropriate toparry 6ut.Etn'
the proponent should futfill all the formalities of the EIA process '''bo',.,,
. Rule 7: The proponent should prepare IEE and EIA repcrl in the format as indicated in
schedule 5 and 6 of the EPR, 1997 respectively ln case of IEE report' the proponent
should notice the concerned VDC, Municipality, DDC. scnoci health posts and hospital
to offertheir opinions and suggestions in writing before the r:"allzation of the IEE report'
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. Rule 10: The proponeni s-3_: -*:*: -: --. =s :, :^erecommendation of the cc^:3--:: .I _ :- -_^ ::a :,/approval.
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' Rule '1'1:The concerned age.3., a:3- -.:s::a: r^ snculd approve the IEE reportwithin21 days from the date of its re:e c: a-- ':-,,,a': ::e 10 copies of the EIA report with itssuggestions to MoSTE within 2', :a,s ''c* :'e care of receipt. Upon receipt of the EIArepoft, MoSTE should issue a 3C ca.vs cr,o,:c nctice in the daily newspaper to offerwritten comments of the siakehctce:s. iVoSTE also may seek the suggestions of thecommittee, if formed for this purpose and should approve the EIA reporl within 60 daysfrom the date of receipt or within g0 days in case of special reason.
' Rule 12: the proponent should implement EIA and other conditions given during theapproval process.
' Rule 13: The concerned agency (ministry) is made responsible for environmentalmonitoring and evaluation activities, and issue necessary directives to the proponent toimpiement environmental prctection measures.
' Rule 14: MoSTE is responsible to prepare the environmental auditing report after twoyears of the commencement of the services by the proposal.
' Rule 45-47: Anyone wishing to receive compensation may file the application to theChief District officer (CDO) and should forward the file to the concerned agency in casethe evaluation of effects/loss. once the loss of evaluated, the cDo should determine theamount of compensation within 60 days of receipt of application. The proponent shouldpay the compensation amount within 30 days of decision. ln case the proponent(individual, institution or proponent) fails to pay within the time limit, the victim maysubmit an application, and the CDo shall auction the property of the proponent and paythe amount of compensation as determined.
Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment (MoSTE) published an additional notice inthe Nepal Gazette, on 23 August 1999, stating that the proposals which are not listed inSchedules 1 and worth of investment of over Rs. 10 million to 1.ggf,*$Jion may require IEEstudy, and those which are not risted in schedure 2 and worlh .dft:Biffint of over Rs. 100million shoutd undergo an EtA process.
-;'t- rgr 6e,.''-.4'solid waste Management Act, 2011 recognizes the importanc6lottsaidw:ste managementin maintaining a healthy environment. The act requires local body to take all theresponsibility to construct and operate the infrastructure or structure required for thecollection, final disposal anc processing of solid waste, including construction of any transferstation, landfill site, processing plant compost plant, and bio gas plant for the managementof solid waste.
Section 4 of the Act ass,g^ :'e ocai body to manage or use otherwise the solid wastedischarged or dumpeo ;: :: e:: o" center, transfer station or treatment plant or collectedduring cleaning. As pe'S::::- r. S-b-section 2 of the Act, the responsibility for processingand management af tzzz'::-s ,',3sie medrcal waste, chemical waste or industrial waste
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under the prescribed standards shall rest with the person or institution that has generatedthe solid waste.
According to Section 6, Sub-section 1, the local body shall have to prescribe for segregationof solid waste at source by dividing the solid waste into different categories including at leastorganic and inorganic. Similarly, as per Sub-section 2 of the Act, a person, institution orentity that produces solid waste shall require carrying them in the collection centre, Localbody may provide necessary technology, goods, equipments, containers, etc. to them.
4.2.3 Sotid Waste Management Rules, 2O7O (20131
The So/id Waste Management Rules, 2070 was formulated as per provision rnade in Article50 of So/id Waste Management Act, 2068. The Rules contain 27 sections that provision themethodology, procedures, technology and execution of solid waste management.
Secticn 3 of the Rule describes about the segregation and management of solid waste. lthas mentioned that while segregating solid waste in degradable and non-degradable wasteat scurce, it is essential to segregate waste into hazardous and chemical waste. lt aisostates that the local body will be responsible for conducting awareness program regardingsource reduction, source separation and adopting suitable technologies.
Section 5 of the Rule outlines management and execution of hazardous/chemical waste.Similarly, Section 7 of the Rule states about the standard of vehicles for transportation ofsolid waste.
4.2.4 Local Self Governance Act, 2055(1999) and Local Governance Rules,2056(1see)
The role of local government in the development and avoiding environmental degradation bypromoting conservation and enhancement environmental activities is crucial. Realizing thishard core fact, GON has promulgated local governance act in 1998 and Local GovernanceRules, 1999. The Act and Rule has followed the spirit of decentralization and strengtheningthe local government agencies. ln a number of sections of this Act deals with land useplanning and implementation, environmental conservation and land development. lt alsocontains section dealing with land acquisition by local bodies.
Section 55 empowers VDC to levy taxes on utilization of natural resources. Section 68 liststhe property of the VDC which includes natural resources. Section 189 of the Locai Self-Governance Act provides the powers and functions of the District Development Committees(DDC) which include formulation and implementation of plans for conservation of forest,vegetation, biological diversity and soil.
Section 189 of the Local Self Governance Act provides the powers and functions of theDistrict Development Committee (DDC) which include formulation and implementation ofplans for conservation of forest, vegetation, biological di'rersity and soil.
( The Land Acquisition Act, 2034 (7,97.#"rdryi$ a"mendmeni rn 2049compulsory acquisition of land in the .gtslii, TF," tipa Acqursition Act,
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Land Acquisition Rutes 2a25 ':a: ?-. :-. :.1^: -z- ,egal instrument that specifyprocedural matters of land acc! s::- :-: ::-:e-s3::^ Government can acquire land atany place in any quaniity by g,,,,r-g 3:*::-=a::- :_-s_a-: :c the Act for the land acquiredfor any public purpose or for cc3-a: :-
=, .^.::,:::-c:t project initiated by governmentinstitutions (section 3 and 4). T::s ::::*.::/,:-s:-e:o'/ei-nment to acquire land for publicpurposes, by providing compensa::- ':-:-3 :-.a:3 a:c and properties, as determined bythe Compensation Fixation Comnr,::ee
The Land Act, 2021 (1964) a;sc cc::a'rs p:cv;s;ons related to compensation issues,particularly on the maximurn size cf irolv:dual iandholdings. According to the Act, aIandowner may not be compensatec for nore ihan he/she is entiiled to hold the land. TheLand Act also specifies the compensation entitlements of registered tenants on land sold bythe owner or acquired for developmenr ourpose.
4.2.6 Town Development Act, ZO4S (1gg?)
The Town Development Act, 2045 (1992)was enacted taking into accounts the folowingobjectives.
. To promote guided expansion of th! existing townships into urban area,
' To provide necessary service and facilities to the residential citizens,
' To make necessary management of the required facilities to the economic interest of theurban people.
Clause 9 of this Act empowers the Town Development Committee to regulate control orprohibit any act or activities, which has an adverse effect on public health or the aesthetics ofthe town or any way pollutes the environment. lt contains penalty provisions in the form offines for the violation of the Act. However, no specific legal provision has been mentioned inthis legislation regarding the solid waste management in the urban area. Amendment in thislegislation has included word "sewage system and sanitation" and conferred powers toTown Planning Board for planning and approval of the town planning.
4.2.7 Soil and Water Conservation Act, 2039 (19g2)
The Soil and Water Conservation Act, '1982 and its Rules '1985 contain several provisions toregulate activities in the watershed area. However, the Project area has not been declaredas a protected watershed and, therefore, the legal provisions thereof are not applicable forthis Project.
4.2.8 Public Road Act, 2048 (1991)
The landfill site will require construction/improvement of access road for the transportationfacility to the proposed landfill site and borrow areas, and, therefore, relevant provisions ofthe Public Road Act 2048 rr'ay be attracted. Based on this Act, the proponent, therefore,should plant road sicie trees ancj handover it to the local bodies for management andutilization purposes (Sec:tcr i5, The Act also provides provisions to operate quarries andborrow pits and other fac,,: -s 3-. rQ Ir
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4.2.9 Other Relevant Laws
The Labour Act, 2048 prohibits the over utilization cf the iabour. Section 27 of the Act hasmade the provision relating to health and safety of the hired labour. Section 4 states thatprior work permit is required to the non Nepali citizens and they are allowed to work in Nepalfor certain period only in the area where Nepalese work force is not available and notcompetent. Section 5 prohibits hiring of labour under 14 years old. Section '18 states thatthifiy minute must be allowed as rest and/or refreshment should be given in every five hoursof work. This section also states over time shall be paid at the rate of 1.5 times normalwages rates. The normal working hour shall be 8 hours beyond that shall be considered as
overtime.
Review of existing legal regime on the environment and sectoral legislation calls upon theProponent to integrate environmental protection measures in this Project to avoid, mitigateor compensate adverse environmental impacts.
4.2.10 Plant Protection Act, 2064 (2007)
The Plant Protection Act, 2064 (2007) is made to provide laws for protection of plantsenacting legal provisions for preventing the introduction, establishment, prevalence andspread of pests while importing and exporling plants and plant products, promoting trade inplants and plant products by adopting appropriate measures for their effective control.
Section 3 provisions establishment of committee to make advice and suggestions io theGovernment of Nepal on policies on the quarantine of plants or plants products. A person orbody wishing to export piants, plant products, biological control agents or beneficialorganism may obtain the phyto-sanitary certificate (Section 12). For the purpose of makinginspection of plants, plant products, biological control agents, beneficial organism or otherarticles, the Mlnistry of Agriculture may designate any employee who possess thequalification as prescribed, as inspectors (Section 14)r. Section 23 states penalties to anyperson who commits the offenses set forth in various clauses of section 22 dealing withoffense and penalties.
4.2.11 Aquatic Animal Protection Act, 2018(1961)
The provision of the Aquatic Life Protection Act, 1961 obliges the proponent to enforcenecessary measures at construction sites in order to maintain aquatic ecosystem and safemovement of aquatic animal. The proponent should establish fish hatchery or a nursery,close to the dam site of the water resources projects (where fish ladder construction is notpossible), for artificial reproduction and ex situ conservation (section 5b
4.3 Guidelines and Manuals
4.3.1 National EIA Guidelines, 2050 (1993) t+o=, ..The National EIA Guidelines, 1993 developed by the National Piannrng confrtission (NPC) inconjunction with international Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) set out the process
for the environmental review andrmafia.pement of infrastruc:ure orojects in all sectors andthe respective roles of certain governriient agencies and tle c'clect proponents. Theseguidelines were part of a comprehensive p-rogram to deve cD :'e national and sectoral
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guidelines for establishing a na:io:a s_.s:=- ':- :-, -:--e:ial impact assessment whichwas a part of the Government's Na::-: l:-::-,:::- S:.a:egy and Nepal's Sevenih yearPlan. The guideline was endorsec c..:-= 3r', r-.- S=::ernber 1992 and gazette on 19
July 1993.
The Guideline includes elaborarec c.o:s:-..s ':.key areas to be looked into (soclc-ecc'c- c 3 c
impacts) during the EIA study. Tne g;:celr:reenvironment protection measures in c:cer :o avo,cadverse impact and to augment beneflciai inoac:s
= .: .3oori preparation and also includescg ca, and physic-chemicat, and culturalalsc provides a basis for proposing
. eiiminate, minimize and/or mitigate eachresulting from the Project (NPC, 1993).
4.3.2 Environment Management Guidelines, 1997 and the EIA Policy Document forthe Road Sector (DoR 1997 and 2000)
During the implementation of this Project, an access road should also beconstructed/improved which can be made environment friendly by considering the issuesand aspects as included in the Environment Management Guidelines, 1997 and the EIAPoiicy Document for the Road Sector (DoR 1997 and 2000).
Environment Management Guidelines, 1997 highlights operational practices for all roadmaintenance, rehabilitation and construction activities. The guideline consists ofenvironmental mitigation measures to be incorporated into road projects, procedures forpublic participation, and socio-economic considerations. lmplementation methods forundertaking mitigation measures for each of the activities are also given in the guideline. TheGuideline suggests methods for determining how and when the public should be included inthe environmental analysis. The guidelines also advise on socio-economic impacts andstrategies for reducing or avoiding the potential negative impacts and for maximizing thebeneficial impacts to local residents.
The EIA Policy Document for road sector explains how environmental practice beincorporated in road construction activities. lt gives clear, practical guidance and explainswhere more information can be found in support of particular issues. Emphasis is given tostraightforuuard, achievable and effective measures which can be incorporated intoengineering practice to achieve the main principles of sound environmental management.
The Urban Environment Management Guideline, 2068 has been enacted in order tominimize adverse environmental impacts due to development activities in the urban area; toprotect and preserve national heritage; to assure human health related rights; and to ensureclean environmentTqiendly sustainable urban development.
The guideline deals with management of solid waste and hazardous waste, minimizatton ofair pollution and energy consumption; minimization of noise pollution; supply of drinkingwater, its quality and'minimization of water pollution; Greenery, open space and agriculturalland conservation, managenrent of urbanization, building design and energy technology eic.The guideline also elaborates on management institutional requirement for the
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4.4 lnstitutions
4.4.1 Local lnstitutions
(a) Birgunj Sub-Metropolitan City
Birgunj Sub-Metropolitan City is the city whose solid waste is going to be disposed off in the
proposed landfill site. The operation of the landfill site will be carried out by the municipality.
The Municipality might provide recommendation letters for inclusion in the EIA study report
for its timely approval from the MoSTE. The Municipality must ensure that only the municipal
wastes are disposed off in the proposed landfill site, proposed mitigation measures for the
operational phase and monitoring activities are carried out as suggested in the EIA repod.
lmplementation of the project will be the responsibility of Project Manager, Project
lmplementation Unit (plu), sTluElP-Birgunj with technical assistance from Department of
Urban Development and Building Construction (DUDBC), Project Coordination Office (PCO)
that will undertake environmental assessment functions, as well as monitoring of sub-
projects and provision of advice relating to design of environmental mitigation and
enhancernent measures, and the setting of environmental quality standards'
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The proposed landfill site is lcca:e: 2'. ,'.?-: - :-r .'.:-: 9 cf ltiyahi and Bishrampur VDCrespectively of Bara District. Tle ','*-::: :.. *:-: :-ovrde recommendation letters forinclusion in the ErA study repoii '.' :s : *.., 2..-..2 from the MosrE. The VDC caneducate the local people ancj fac :a:: - :l-, -: -E :or necessary support for projectconstruction in time. Based on ihe ic:a Se '-C3.e,-nance Act (1ggg), the VDCs can planand implement the envrronmental ccnse-,,a: c: crogtarnmes and the project can assist inVDC's activities. The VDC will facilitaie :ne Proleci in issuing permits regarding the use ofnecessary quarries, borrow pits, spoil anc ccnsiruction waste disposal area and temporaryiand required for construction purpose.
(c) DistrictAdministrationOffice
The District Administration office (DAo), Parsa and Bara could assist the project in avoidingand/or resolving any conflict during the Project implementation. Similarly, the Chief Districtofficer of the respective districts might facilitate the implementation of the project by issuingpermits regarcjing the use of necessary quarries, borrow pits, spoil and construction wastedisposal area and temporary rand required for construction purpose.
(d) DistrictDevelopmentCommittee
The Parsa DDC and Bara DDC could play a pivotal role for timely completion of the projectby educating local people and also enabling the Project in resolving any conflict duringProject implementation.
4.4.2 National lnstitutions
(a) Ministry of science, Technology and Environment (MosrE)
once the EIA report is received, MoSTE might approve it in stipulated time period as per theEPR, 1997 with view to assist the Proponent to implement the project in time. As per theenvironmental law, MoSTE should be involved in preparing the environmental auditing reporlafter two years of operation of the Project. Also it can appoint or designate environmentalinspectors to ensure the compliance of the environmental requirements, if any, during theconstruction and operational stages. Furthermore, MoSTE has ample opportunities to issueguidance and instruction(s) to make the Project environmentally sound and sustainable.
(b) Ministry of Urban Development
within the urban sector, the Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD) as project ExecutionAgency has overall responslbility for environmental safeguarding, The specific responsibilityis as follows.
' Review and comrner:s c- riA for final approvar from MosrE.. Give permission fc. p.:.e:.
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(c) Department of Urban Development and Building Construction (DUDBC)
The DUDBC, project Coordination Office (PCC), as co-ordination, monitoring and
implementation agency is responsible for overall coordination, monitoring and
implementation of STIUEIP and environmental monitoring/management works assisted by
Project Management support consultant (PMSC). The specific responsibility is as follows:
. Review and comments on EIA for final approval from MoSTE.
. Give permission for Project lmplementation'
. Review project design & contract documents against approved EIA measures and
national environmen]tal standards and give comments for corrective actions.
. Review of monitoring reports of project construction and operation and give comments
for corrective actions.
4.5 InternationalConvention
The number of legally-binding international instruments (conventions, treaties, protocols or
agreements) have been adopted for the conservation of biological species and the natural
environment. Nepal has also ratified or accessed a number of such instruments and she has
lots of obligations and commitments on the management of natural environment and
biodiversity. As perthe Nepal TreatyAct, 1991 [Section 9(1)], the provisions included in such
international instruments are above the national laws'
4.s.1 convention on lnternational Trade for Endangered Species (CITES) of Wild
Fauna and Flora, 2032 (1973)
Nepal is the Party to the convention on Biological Diversity (cBD), Convention on the
lnternational Trade in Endangered Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), Convention on Wetlands
of International lmportance Especially as Waterfowl Habitat (Ramsar Convention) and World
Heritage convention, which are related to species conservation, international trade of
species and their products, and conservation of wetlands, and natural and cultural heritage"
The country as a whole is obliged to implement the Convention's provisions. The project
area does not contain world Heritage sites and wetlands of lnternational lmportance'
Furthermore, the project will not be involved in the international trade of wild fauna and flora'
However, the project will make every effort to respect the provisions of such environment-
related instruments and least damage the natural resources and the environment'
The convention on Biological Diversity was signed by Nepal at Rio de Janeiro on June 12'
1gg2. The convention and particularly Article 14 provides broad framework on the need for
carrying out EIA to minimize adverse impacts of the Projects and programs on biodiversity'
4.5.3 Nepal is signatory to many international convention, which deal with the protection of
environment. Some of them are as listed below:
. Convention on
(cITES), 1973.
. UN Convention
lnternational Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora,
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. Basel convention on the c:-:': :'-'=-s:r*-:a-,'Movements of Hazardous wastesand their disposal, 1989.
. Viena Convention for the P:cte:: :- :':-: l::-e -a'ier'. 1985.
. UN Framework convention oi- C -::= 2'z';= '?32.
. Plan Projection Agreemen: ic':-: 3:-:- 3as: :s a and the Pacific (as amended), 1956.
. Convention on Biological Dir,ers:_, '?22
. Conservation for the protecl,c: :":-: ,',:-: C-:;rai and Natural Heritage, 1g72.
Besides the international legaiiy c': -; -s:'-menis, there are other instruments such asStockholm declaration, Rio declara::0. a-: a sc Agenda 21 - a blue print of action -for the21't century, which obiiges the uN r-emoer states to adopt necessary measures on EIAapplication so as to minimize ociei:,a, environmental impacts and augment beneficialenvironmental impacts. The Stcckncim and Rio Declarations also encourage the UNmember States to integrate EIA process in the overall decision-making, planning andimplementation of the development projects and programmes.
ln this context, there are ampIe opporlunities to internalize and institutionalize EA system inavoiding and mitigating adverse environmental impacts and make the developmentinitiatives environment-friendly, economically beneficial and sustainable.
4.5.3 Basel Convention
The Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastesand their Disposal was adopted on 22 March 1989 by the Conference of Plenipotentiaries inBasel, Switzerland, in response to a public outcry following the discovery, in the 1980s, InAfrica and other parts of the developing world of deposits of toxic wastes imporled fromabroad. The overarching objective of the Basel Convention is to protect human health andthe environment against the adverse effects of hazardous wastes. The provisions of theConvention center around the following principal aims: (i) the reduction of hazardous wastegeneration and the promotion of environmentally sound management of hazardous wastes,wherever the place of disposal; (ii) the restriction of transboundary movements of hazardouswastes except where it is perceived to be in accordance with the principles ofenvironmentally sound management; and (iii) a regulatory system applying to cases wheretransboundary movements are permissible.
4.5.4 Minamata Convention
The objective of the convention is to identify and promote good practices relating to the useof human rights obligations and commitments to inform, support and strengthenenvironmental policy making, especially in the areas of environmental protection andmanagement. A Global Symposium on Environmental Rule of Law, held at the first UnitedNations Environment Assembly (UNEA) in Nairobi, brought together Chief Justices, Headsof Jurisdiction, Attorneys General. Auditors General, Chief Prosecutors, lawyers and legalexperts to raise awareness of the role of environmental law as an indispensable tool inachieving sustainable development and a Green Economy.
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5. EXISTING ENVIRONI\,,IE\*.A- CONDITION
5.1 Physical and ChemicaI E-,':-rent
5.1.1 Geophysical: Locatiop' Tcc:;'a:-. Geology and Soils
The proposed SanitarY Landfili S :: ':"in ltiyahi and BishramPur VDC ',",3-:
Development Region of NePa, --:proposed sanitary landfill site tc-:-:s
ny'anagement of Birgunj Municipality lies
'espectiveiy of Bara District in Central
ocated on the western Parl of theof Birgunj Sub-metropolitan city. Thev a existing '1.Okm gravel road fromproposed sanitary landfill site is -/:: ,',
Nagwa ward no. 19.
The proposed SLF with a total area c' -l ;6 na is lccatec in the Terai plain. Geographically-
it is located a:-26"59'47" north larilu:e a:c 84"53'2O" east iongitude wiih average altitude of
g0.5m. The landfili site area consisi c a ^ terrain mainly of quaternary sediments constituting
cultivated land. lt is composed of very ferlile soil mixed of clay, silt and sand' The geological
profile is presented in Figure 5.1.
Birgunj Municipality, with a total area of 21.17 sq.km., is located in the Terai plain (northward
extension of lndo-Gangetic plain). lt lies in Parsa distriet of Narayani zone in
Central Development {egion of Nepal. There are 19 wards in this municipality.
Geograplhically, it is located between i6"57'45' - 27"02'30" north latitude and 84"52'15" -
84.5-5'0b" easi longitude. The eastern parl of this city is bordered by another district - Bara
whereas the southern and south western part by Bihar State of lndia. Birgunj is one of the
major gateway town to lndia and more than 50% of total foreign trade is carried out via this
town.
Birgunj Sub-metropolitan city has elongated shape with a maximum north-south length of 8
km and east-west width of 4 km. The altitude ranges from about 78 m in south near border
area to 87m in the north. However, there is high micro-topographical variation.
5.1.2 Climate
The climatic condition is sub-tropical monsoon with very hot and wet summer. The mean
annual temperature ranges from 23.8"C to 24.5'C. The maximum extreme daily temperature
recorded is 41.6"C in May and minimum is 4.5"C in January. The annual rainfall ranges from
about 1300 mm to 2g00 mm with an average of 1800 mm. More lhan 82oh precipitation
occurs in 4 summer months (June to September). Average sunshine duration ranges from
7.26 - 7.50 hr/d and average wind speed ranges from 1.95 - 2.31 km/hr.
5.1.3 Surface and Ground Water
Basin area of Singaha river up to the Sanitary landfill (SLF) site located at eastern side of
;;;;.j l; 1 ixi; having 20 years ftood level it zg +aom and flood discharge of 49.02m3/s.
The ground water tab,e al the western part of the SLF near the singaha river varies between
4.ZSm to 3.75m beiov, q.c;ni ievel whereas the eastern parl possesses 2.50m below the
ground level.
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5.1.4 Land Use and Land Cover
The land use type of the SLF is ag:ic.i-'a :-: /.:- spa:se vegetaticn owned by the BirgunjMunicipality holding land ownersh:p cer'ia:=
For Birguni nearly 73oh area is uncjer ci: ,,'a:lo: folcwed by residential area (11o/o), ruralresidential area (2.1%), business mixeo \ritl .esicential area (4.3o/o), industrial area (3%),institutional area (4.3%), open land (C.7%l ano poncs (0.4%).
5.1.5 Slope Stability
The proposed Sanitary Landfill Site is stable and no traces of soil erosion is dis harmfulto waste landfill works.
5.1.6 Air and Noise Level
etecffiWffi{ E*d#As the proposed sanitary landfill area in ltiyahi and Bishrampur VDC of Bara District lies inthe rural settings not affected by industrial emissions, vehicular movement and otherinfrastructures developments, the air and noise of the subproject area is assumed fair atpresent condition.
lnformation on air quality of Birgunj is scanty. The only available data is B-hour surveyconducted in 2000 (Table 5.1). lt shows a very high concentration of particulate matters lessthan 10 microgram and total suspended particulates in the air as compared to the nationalstandard and the standards fixed by WHO. Birgunj had higher carbon monoxide and leadconcentration in the air as compared to other part of the country located in middle hills.
Source: Nepal Health Research Council and Nepat Enviio ,
Nepal Gazette B.S. 2060/4/19 (August 2003).
Many families within the project VDC are using fuel-wood and dung-cakes for cooking.lndoor pollution is another environmental problems associated with health hazard.
The landfill site area does not have any form of noise pollution as such because there is nooutside encroachment. The vehicular movement is very low with no industry nearby. Thenearest settlement from the proposed SLF is Mushharwa in Bishrampur VDC which is 2kmeast of SLF and ltiyahr settiement located around 2km North East of SLF Nagwa ward No.19 of Birgunj Municipali:y is a:ound 1km west of SLF connected by existing gravel road.
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(a) Surface Water
The surface water quality of Singaha river flowing nonh io south at the western side of the
proposed landfill site is fairly good. The surface water quality sampled and tested at
upstream and downstream of the landfill site is presented in Annex 8. People are very much
concerned about the surface water to be polluted by Solid Waste dumping operation.
(b) Ground Water
Ground water quality of the project area was tested taking sample from nearby tube well.
The quality of the water was noted potable for drinking purpose. The physical and chemical
characteristic of the groundwater is kept in Annex 8.
5.1.8 Odor Level
Presently, therd is no odor problem encountered in the project vicinity. ln other words, the
project area is quite pristine in terms of air, noise and odor level.
5.2 Biological Environment
The subproject area does not fall in any restricted areas, places of cultural, historical and
archeological importance / monuments, conservation areas, wild life national parks, and any
other places where the law of the land prohibits any construction activities. Parsa Wildlife
Reserve is located around 31km north of proposed Sanitary Landfill Site. lt is indicated in
Figure 3.1: Location Map.
5.2.1 Flora and Fauna
The proposed SLF consists of agricultural land with sparse vegetation mostly concentratedat the western part constituting trees of girth size ranging from 0.3m to 0.90m. The details ofthe major trees noted within the proposed landfill site area are as follows:
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Almost all the area within the r:-'-- ::: rr : --:=- :_: .a::- and built up area. There is nonatural forest area with consrce'e: e s:i :r:"::i e ':,,* E3:cnes of orchard and nurseriesscattered in different places. The ":-: ::e:"e: ':*-: - E ig;nj are Sisau (dalbergia sisso),siris (albizia sp), Kadam (anihcs€:-. -: :- -:--r: a-: !-cves of Bamboo poioax sp,S.Groves of bamboo are common'c--: ' ... =-'.2 ric:;c scecies such as Sapeta is aisofound in different parts of Birgur. (a-s a-t ir3--,31 a.: aiso found in the flood plain andbanks along the river.
Mammals reporled from the subcrc.es: et.z e'. Nyaur, (Herpestes edwardsi), Syal (Canisaureuq and Musa (Ra/fus rattuq.lvlajcr birc scec es repoited are Battai, Bhangera (passerdomestica), Saras (Grus antigonel. S.rga rFsittacala krameri), Koili -(Eudynamys
ln the context of fish and other aquatic animals Occasional ponds and seasonal river(Singaha river-) provide aquatic habitais in which snral! fish, frogs and a range ofinvertebrates are invariably found. lt is likely that surface water flows in the wekseason areimportant for the distribution of aquatic organisms. tr..fi&
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As per Population Census o'f 2011, total population of the ltiyahi and Bishiampur VDC is6,659 and 6,321 and household numberis g77 and g12 respectively. Male comprisesabout53.24% while female 46.76% for ltiyahi and 52.46% male and 47.54% female for BishrampurVDC. The population by caste/ethnic group comprises Muslim (13.43%), Tharu (11.31%),Yadav (10.43%), Brahmin Hil (5.29o/o), Kanu (4.64%), Koiri (4.51%), Teti (4.11%), Chamar,harijan (4.11%), Kurmi-(3.95%), Tamang (3.47o/o), Kalwar (3.34%) and Chhetri (3.09%).Total literacy rate is 55%. (District and vDC profite of NepaL2ale.
Similarly, As per census 2011, Birgunj Municipality had a total population of 135,904 withannual district growth rate of 1.90o/o. Male comprises about 53.405o/o and female 46.595%.There are more than 70 caste/ethnic groups. Among them 20 caste/ethnic groups havepopulation more than 1% in the total population. Those are Muslim (17.4%), Kanu (7.3%),Hill Brahamin (7.3o/o), Kurmi (5.9%), Newar (5.6%), Katwar (4.so/o), naanryaoi (4.4%), sonai\I1"1"), chhetry (3.9%), Baniya (3.3%), Kayastha (3.3%), yadav (2.7o/o), Terai Brahamin(27%), Teti (2.4%), Tharu (1.a%), Koiri (1 7%), Rajput (.a%), eiohae (1.4%), Dhanuk(1 .3o/o) and Nuniya (1 .2o/o). (District and vDC profite oi Nepat-2010).
About 52% of the Population involved in economic activity above 10 years of age iseconomically active. Majority of the economically active population is engaged in agricrllturefollowed by trade, service and labor. Total literacy rate is 6g.5%,
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Total literacy rate is 39.4% for Bishrampur VDC and 32.7% for ltiyahi. Economically activepopulation is engaged in agricuiitrii-e followed by trade, service and Iabor. (District and VDCprofile of Nepal-2)1 0).
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5.3.2 Project Affected Family
There are no project affected families within the proposed landfill site area. All the land areais owned by the Birgunj Municipality. Temporary structures and people living illegally withinthe project area are nil, thus land acquisition and resettlement issues need not to beassessed. The waste collection and transporlation will be carried out within the existingfootprint without affecting the private properties of Birgunj Municipality. The nearestsettlement from the proposed SLF is Mushharwa in Bishrampur VDC which is 2km east ofSLF and ltiyahi settlement located around 2km North East of SLF. Nagwa ward No. 19 ofBirgunj Municipality is around 1km west of SLF connected by existing gravel road. However,detail of land owner whose land has been acquired by the Municipality is presented underSection 5.3.10 under this Chapter.
5.3.3 Health and Sanitation
Bara District consists of 1 Government hospital, 4 primary health care centre, 11 healthposts, 83 sub health posts, 300 primary health care out reach clinic and 492 EPI clinic.Present sanitation coverage is 17 .49% - rural and 52.50% - urban, and present water supply.cover.age is 88.04% - rural and 100% in urban.
Birgunj has I hospitals, 2 institute of medical sciences, 2 Nursing Homes and one clinic.Those hospitals are Narayani zonal hospital, A.M.C hospital, Sabottam Maternity home,Kediya eye hospital, Shiva hospital, Shree Ram hospital, national medical hospital, and M.B.Kediya dental hospital. The present sanitation coverage of ltiyahi and Bishrampur is 19.06%while water supply coverage is 88.58%.
The common diseases reported are gastroenteritis and diarrhea. lt may be due to poor waterquality, Iack of proper surface drainage systems and solid waste management.
According to Municipality Profile (2007), there are approximately +.li main and 40.54 kmtributary drains for storm water discharge. These existing drains are not adequate. So,inundation and flooding during rainy season are common.
There is no centralized sewerage collection and disposal system in Birgunj. The presentsystem of sewage disposal is the on-site sanitation with septic tank and soak pits. TheMunicipality Law requires each household to construct a toilet and a septic tank. About 51%households do have modern toilet, additional22o/o households have ordinary toilet but 25%households do not have toilet. Though most of the houses do have septic tank, but very fewhave soak pits for soaking away the effluent of the septic tank. The disposal of the septictank effluent directly to open road-side drains is causing serious environmental and healthhazard. During the dry period, the situation is worst due to absence of diluting storm water.The municipality does not have facilities for the collection and disposal of the septic tanksolids. Generally the private operators provide these kinds of services and were found todispose the solids in the road side drains or in the vacant land. As a result the possibility ofinfecting from water borne diseases inclu_ding germination of mosquito in the region is veryhish d'xh k5.3.4 Solid Waste Management
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5.3.5 lndustries
Around 43 industries are registerec a:: a:3rci/ei ln the Bara district most of themconcentrated near Tribhuvan Rajmargh in ce:,,,een Bir-gunj and pathlaiya road.
According to district profile (2007), mcre tnai '163 ciifferent type of industries are locatedwithin the Birgunj municipality. The major types are soap, plastic, textile, garment, metal,leather, distillery, pharmaceutical etc. Tnere are many big and small industries located alongBirgunj-Simara Highway in the upstream area. Many industries do not have affluenttreatment facilities and it is directly disposed to local streams. As a result. local streamsdownstream from the site of such streams are polluted. Sirsiya river which is frequenflvflooded in the western part of the municipality is highty poiluted from efftuent gf-&frf&discharged in the river. rt has increased the risk of hearth hazard. .,* &ffi5.3.6 Agriculture Development { o=i*}*ru, ,$t4g^%>'-,*
r-.' ;:'i'.. #Agriculture is still the major source of family income of majority of people ri"irg ffiiai *g->city core' Paddy, wheat, maize,jute, sugarcane, potato are the major crops iro*fr1fi't11fl''area' Lentills and peas are also grown. The fruits commonly grown are mango, Ieechi,pineapple, banana and lemon. Similarly, vegetables like cauliflower, cabbage, lady finger arealso grown
5.3.7 lnfrastructure Facitities
Water Supply: The main source of drinking water in Birgunj and Bara is the deep tube wellground water. Bara District consists of total 18,633 taplpipeO water system and 85,671tubewell/hand pump. At present there are four pumping'siations operated by Nepal WaterSupply Corporation that supply 8 million liters oi *rierio the Sub-metropotitln city. Nearly6'067 households have piped water supply facility, 1,210 households have drinking waterfacility from public shallow tube wells and z,8tg house'holds have drinking water facility fromshallow tube wells. The water quality from deep tube wells is reported to Le safe for drinkingwater but from shallow tube wells is usually contaminated by surface water and seepage o1wastewater.
Communication: Birgunj has good communication system. More than 13,g00 telephone linehas been distributed. There are three post offices, iow FM radios, 6 currier services andquite a few internet facilities within the municipality. More than 199 daily, weekly, monthlyand quarierly newspapers are published.
Similarlyr Bara distr-ict possesses around 4270 telephone line. There are 1 distr-!ct post office,13 regionai post on'ice. 70 acciticnat post office faciiities with 35 daiiy, weekiy, monthiynewspapers.
Transportation: Birgu:r a : 3a': cistrict is quite accessible lt is Iinked with different placesvia the Tribhuvan Ra'oa:^ 3^c ;asi-West Highway. There are around B3km black toped
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of black topeO road, g3 km graveled and 82 km earthen roads and a number of trails within
the municipality. Overall r.oJdr in Birgunj are in a poor condition. Simara Airport is located
about ZZkmto the north of the city. there are more than 5200 Riksa,313 Tempu and 456
Tanga in Birgunj providing transporlation services. Traffic congestion particularly in the city
centre is observed.
Electricity: Electricity supply operated by NEA is from the national power grid' There are
more than 1524s service connections in which 14,100 is for the purpose of domestic use'
g60 for industrial, 50 for commercial and 8 for drinking water. In Bara district, total 74'169
population use electricity, 31,934 kerosene, 179 biogas and 926 solar energy'
Electricity is mainly used by majorities for lighting purpose whereas wood is still found to be
major rolr." of energy fortverilt domestic purposes i.e. cooking and boiling. Kerosene and
dung patch/cake ,r"fl.o used by large number of peopte. lt shows the higher possibility of
infection from the indoor pollutions.
lnstitutions: Birgunj is also an administrative centre. There are more than 70 regional and
district level administrative offices located within this municipality. There are more than 48
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32 Nakchhed Pandit Kumhar 480 0.60 Bishrampur-9, Bara Naowa. Birouni-'1933 Laxmi Raut Kurmi 92 5 liiyahi-7, Bara Naqwa, Birquni-1934 Ramjeet Raut Ahir 94 o Itivahi-7, Bara Nagwa, Birgunj-19
o7 A Itiyahi-7, Bara35 Bhola Prasad Barai 1 003 aE Bishrampur-9, Bara Naqwa, Birquni-19Jb Babu Lal Prasad Barai 0.85 Bishrampur-9, Bara Naowa. Birquni-19J/ Som Prasad Chaurasiva 0.85 Bishrampur-9, Bara Naqwa, Birquni-'1938 Rai Dev Prasad Barai 0.80 Bishrampur-9, Bara Naqwa, Birquni-19?o Durpati Barain 1650 2.75 Bishrampur-9, Bara Nagwa, Birgunj-19
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44 Biiav Chaurasiva 97 1 Itiyahi-7, Bara Naqwa. Birquni-1945 JayRam Prasad Barai 248 0.80 Itivahi-7, Bara Nagwa, Birgunj-19
891 0.90 Bishrampur-9, Bara46 Jaqdish Raut Barai 88 1.60 Bishrampur-9, Bara Naqwa, Birquni-1947 Chanraman Raut Barai 95 5.50 Bishrampur-9. Bara Naqwa. Birouni-1948 TaramatiYadav 87 1.60 Bishrampur-9, Bara Birquni-1840 Taramati Barai 89 2.42 Bishrampur-9. Bara Birouni-1850 Prati 82 1.50 Bishrampur-9, Bara Naqwa, Birquni-1951 Madan Raj, including Munna 677 4.0 Nagwa, Birgunj-19
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(b) Population Composition and Sex
The total households and population of the Displaced person available during survey inSanitaryLandfill Siteareas arc41 and234 respectively.Thesexratioof thetotal populationis found to be 108 female and 126 male. The number of male is higher (53.85%) comparedto the female population (46.15%). The average size of the household is 5.71. The detailsare presented in Table below.
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The distribution caste/ethnicity groups have been designated in various order based onNFDIN category' According to NFDIN, Brahaman ,no-cr',r,"tri group are found nil. similadfno indigenous group is found under Aadibasi Janjatis category. Dhobi and Dusadh under theTarai Dalit is found 3. ln the similar way Ahir, Kurmi, Kumhar, Teli, Kalwar, sonar, Koiri,Kanu, Hajam, Baniya are kept under Other Backward group.
(d) Educationat Status'
out of the total population about 43.84% are illiterate. The reietflement survey revealed thatabout 28.77% have compretqd primary rever study, abour ;;;;;';;;"";;;=oreted the highschool level study and abou't' 4-oYo have entered the college level education. There were 2absentee HH in Land fill site at ltiyahi/Bishrampur. (source: Fietd survey, secondary Townlntegrated lJrban Environmentar tmproviment project May 2013)
(e) Occupation
The major and primary source of income of most of the HHs of the affected area istrade/business' The maximum about 14.96% household families are dependent on thisprimary source which is a considerable number. The people engaged in the agricultureprofession are about 14.960/o which seems to be surprising in the context of project area.The third highest source of income is the employment to government and private sectorwhich is about 2'56% household families. A considerable number of young people from theaffected project area are also engaged in foreign employment in Gulf countries. About5'56% of the total population is engaged in waged labour. Apart from this, 21.2g% peopleare found engaged in household chores. similarly, 3g.gg% people is found student andstudying in different school and colleges. (source : Fierd suruey, secondary Town tntegratedUrban Environrnenta! lmprovement project !,lay 2013)
(0 Debt
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households, who have the debt, about 60.87% have borrowed the loan from the Bank.
Likewise, 13.04o/o have borrowed the loan from the Cooperatives and about 21-74%
households have borrowed money from the relatives on 0 % interest. (Source: Field Survey,
Secondary Town lntegrated lJrban Environmental lmprovement Proiect May 2013)
(g) Level of lncome bY Status
The survey data reveals that out of 41 displaced HHs, entire 100o/o of HHs are having
monthly income more than Rs. 30,000 per month. The ranges between below 5000, 5000 to
10,000, 10,000 to 20,000 and 20,000 to 30,000 is found nil. The average monthly household
income of the project areas is found to be 43.944.22 al land fill site at Bishrampur and ltiyahi.
The project area seems to be of urban nature, the percentage of people engaged in
agriculture profession is found small compared to another profession. Most of the people
ai-e found engaged either in ii'ade bi;siness oi- in sei-vice or foreigr-r ernpioyment. So ihe
average income level of family is quite satisfactory. (Source: Field Survey, Secondary Town
lntegrated U rban Environmental lmprovement Proiect May 201 3)
(h) Women Status
From the survey analysis it was found that in the affected area women are rnainly
responsible for the domestic work tike fetching water, cooking, cleaning works (like house,
cloths, utensils etc) and child care. But in case of some nuclear family, male were also found
involved in fetching of water, cooking and cleaning works. But the situation is just reverse in
the case of traditional joint families, where male dominance is prominent. (Source: Field
Survey, Secondary Town lntegrated t)rban Environmental lmprovement Proiect May 2013)
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Potential environmental impacis or D'..s:: :-: l-:-:ai. Biological and Socio-econornicand cultural aspects are ideniifiec a^: c'3:::3: casei on the existing environmentalcondition with respect to the propcsec.'c.e::'r:er-ventions in terms of type of impact(direct/indirect), their magnitude (io,',' nicce-a:e nrgh) duration (short term/ mediumterm/long term), and extent (site specificrrcca 'eg onai/global).
6.1 Beneficial lmpact
The direct benefit from the sub-project will be for Birgunj Municipality whose solid waste willbe disposed off for 15 years. Thereafter the site will be developed as a recreational facilitydepending upon the view of the local people. During the preparation of the landfill site,infrastructural faciIities such as roads, electricity, telecommunication facilities will beestablished in the sub-project area which can be extended to the sub-project area vicinity.Apart from these benefits, the sub-project will provide employment opportunity duringconstruction and operation stages.
Beneficial impacts due to the implementation of the proposal during construction andoperation phases have been assessed and further enhancement measures are suggested.Local potential areas have been identified that can be promoted to enhance the localeconomy. They are related mainly to improving the livelihoods of the local / poor people. Thelikely beneficial impacts envisaged during construction and operation stages of the Proposalare as described below.
6.1.1 Beneficial lmpact - Construction Stage
Likely beneficial impacts of the sub-project during construction stage are.
(i) Employment Opportunities to Local Peopte
Benefit
Large number of skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled manpower will be required during theconstruction of the sub-project. Public consultation during scoping revealed that peopleexpects employment opportunrty from the project, whether it is skilled/unskilled labour oradministrative section. However these will be considered and priority will be given to thelocal people depending upon their qualification and availability. The employment opportunitywill increase the income level of the local people. Local people will generate substantialincomes from unskiiieci and serr.r-skilied jobs. The amount of money that is injected in theurban economy in the f3"r- c' '.',,age earnings will directly enhance the initiation of variousancillary economic ac: /:iis a': e-terprise development. The impact is thus direct, of highsignificance, local b.i -r-.l: .:-- ^ nature lf the earned wage income is saved and utilizedfor micro-enterprises ::-:':s :a- ce for Iong term duration.
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Enhancement Measures
The project will render first priority to the local people who wish to work in the sub-project.The project will maintain the roster of local people and will offer employment based on
his/her skill. The employment will increase the income level of that family. The project willprovide necessary training, if required, depending upon the nature of the work offered.
A binding clause will be included in the contractor's agreement to give first priority to the
local people while hiring both skilled and unskilled Iabor forces and will ensure to give daily
wages or monthly wages equal to the official district rates. The project information will be
disseminated through pamphlets and other printed materials regularly.
(ii) Technical Skills and Know-how
Deneilt
During the implemeniation of the sub-project works, the local laborers will receive manifoldskill training in construction techniques, small engineering structures, bio-engineering works,operation of heavy equipments, spoil handling, laying of horizontal liners etc. They also willreceive additional knowledge in waste management, material handling, composting andgeneral application of environmental health and social precautionary measures. The trainingprogram is being rendered under the project through the involvement of separate NGO withthe cost being borne by the sub-project. The impact is direct, of high significance, local andlong term in nature.
Enhancement Measures
The sub-project will give first priority to the local people while rendering training program.
The training program to enhance their skill in various construction related work will augmenttheir capacity and the local people involved in the sub-project will find it easier to find skilledmanpower jobs in the future,occupation to agriculture.
(iii) Local Economy
Benefit
With the implementation of the sub-project, there will be increase in economic activities suchas business, rental of houses etc. Marketing the local products to the sub-project employeesand the construction workers will increase income of the local people. Furlhermore,construction workers and project staffs will have good purchasing power, and increases inconsumption of local products will likely improve the local economy. tt will also result to theflow of significant amount of cash into the local economy and additional income generation
opportunities will be opened.
The impact will be indirect in nature and the magnitude. extent ano ouration of the irnpacts
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The project will designate ceta., :.-=: ., -- - :-: :-:"::: a-ea for the operation of teastalls and grocery shops to sell ic:a :-::-::s s-:- :: ,::3::cres rice, pulses, eggs, milks,ghee, chicken, mutton etc. to ihe e:-::-: ::ss: = -= :-:.e:::hrough its NGO will rendertraining to local farmers and trace's i, -; :: :--:-:= s. s : modern techniques of cashcrop and livestock productions anc - :-.3-:" s:s ::,= :;*reni activities suitable to fulfilllikely demands from the work fcrce. T-: s-:-:':-3.: ,,, e^courage its staff and constructionworkers to purchase local prodLrcts i: c':=-.: -: ::-.3:cncmic condition of localfarmers.
(iv) Local Development Activities
Benefit
The proposed sub-project area is Iocatec n the rural area just outskirt of urban settings. Theexisting access road from Nagwa, ward '19 of Birgunj Municipality is earthen providing poormobility. The infrastructure development considered under the project design cost includesprovisions such as upgrading of existing road to bituminous standard and extension ofelectricity will provide smooth mobility and benefit to the nearby settlements.
As per the demand of the local people, the sub-project has provisioned NRs. 4,000,000(four million) for the construction of well managed cemetery nearby proposed landfill siteand contribution to the local schools, temples for its development. The contribution to schoolwill cover supply of black boards, chalks, Duster, sports materials, improvement ofplayground etc. The Birgunj Municipality will finalize the location for the construction ofcemetery and select the schools requiring development assistance. The magnitude, extentand duration of the beneficial impact is predicted as high, regional and long-termrespectively.
Enhancement Measures
The support for the development activities will ensure its sustainability arrangement.
6.1.2 Beneficial lmpact - Operation Stage
Likely beneficial impacts of the sub-project during operation stage are:
(i) Employment Generation to Local people
Benefit
Upon completion of the construction work, the sub-project will definitely require somepermanent posts for the smooth operation and regular maintenance of the sub-project. Localpeople will be given preference during recruitment of necessary personnel for administrativeand technical works according to their qualifications and skills. These will give permanentincome source to some of the local people. The number of posts required could bequantified during cnset of operat'on phase Ho',^rever. the requlred numbers will not be brg.
During operation stage envircrrental impacts would be of indirect nature. The magnitude,extent and duration ci l-:i-.aris r,vill be low, local and long-term respectively.
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Employment opportunity will be provided to the local peopie.
(ii) Developed lnfrastructure for Solid Waste Disposal
The sub-project will provide solid wastes disposal facilities for the Birgunj Municipality foraround estimated 15 years. The total capacity of the landfill siie is around 0.78 million m3.
The developed infrastructure will faciliiate in sanitary disposal of solid wastes which wili
reduce environmental risk associated with health hazard and improve environment, health
and hygiene of the people as compared to the present haphazard dumping of solid waste in
:o',v iand area and ponds. The sub-project will enhance the efficiency in collection and
transporlation of wastes which will avoid Iittering of waste and will help in keeping the city
envii'onment clean.
Asioe from landfill cells area for the deposition of residual wastes in a properly engineeredmanner, the sub-project provisions composting center where bio-degradable waste will be
separated, shredded, place them into windrow compost piles, transfer to compost maturationbins, post-harvest screening/packaging, and final storage and sale of compost product tofarmers. Waste resource processing center will also manage recyclable waste for storage
and linking the products after light processing with buyers, consolidators and junk shops.With this activity, the Municipality will generate permanent income source during operation
stage.
As per the demand of the local people, the Municipality has been recommended to make an
arrangement for sale of compost product in a cheaper rate to the local farmers residing innearby villages who are indirectly affected by the sub-project development.
This will be the direct impact at regional level. The magnitude, extent and duration of theimpacts will be high, regional and long-term respectively.
Enhancement Measures
The lifespan of the disposal site has been estimated in consideration of the proposed "after
waste reduction" at community and municipal level through community composting, wasteprocessing. The compost prepared from solid wastes is quite popular in the kitchen gardens
and the process of recycling of the waste will yield reusable materials as well as provide
employment and business opportunities to many people.
The local farmers will receive compost product in a cheaper rate from the sub-project which
will enhance their farming works.
(iii) Reclamation of Landfill Site
Upon saturation of the landfill site, it has been planned to develcc :he site as the recreationground which could be used by the local communities as weli as ceople from Birgunj and
Kalaiya. This benefit is expected to come after quite some tirie :1c,tever, once the site is
fully developed for the recreation purpose it could remain in ser', :e 'or a very long period ifproperly maintained and operated. The magnitude, extent anc o-:a: c" c'this benefit will be
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The supporl from BSMC and GoN wiit be cc-:^-:::or tne d of the local areaduring operation phase also. As a reflec:icr c' ::: current political environment, the localpeople have been using the landfill site as a 'u,crurn to bargain for fulfillment of theirdemands. There have been a number of incicenis cf obstructing the disposal of waste byIocal people for reasons not necessarily reiateo ic ihe waste disposal. The magnitude, extentand duration of the benefltwill be high. regional and long term.
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The available budget shall be spent on plans and programs. Allocation of fund from thegovernment for local development activities is at the discretion of the government authority.Since the local community has accepted waste of the people from the Birgunj Municipality,they have the right to get compensation for their gesture. Hence it is proposed that thecommunity should get the development fund through the incoming waste in the landfill siterather than depending on the discretion of Government authority. Assuming nominal tippingfee per ton of waste could be used for the operation of the landfill site as well as for thedevelopment activities of the local affected area.
6.1.3 Corporate Social Responsibitity (CSR)
The direct benefit from the sub-project will be for8irgunj Municipality whose solid waste willbe disposed off for 15 years. Thereafter the site will be developed as a recreational facilitydepending upon the view olthe local people. During the preparation of the landfill site, localpeople from Ward 7 of ltiyahi and Ward g of Bishrampur VDC of Bara District and projectaffected people mostly residence of Nagwa 19 of Birgunj Municipality whose land has beenacquired will be benefited with the establishment of infrastructural facilities such as roads,electricity, telecommunication facilities by the Project. The Project has also introducedvarious enhancement activities as per the demand of the local people/stakeholders raisedduring Public Hearing Meeting conducted on December 21,2013 at Shree Nepal RastriyaMadhyamik Vidhyalaya, Nagwa, Ward No. 19, Birgunj, Parsa. The enhancement activitiesproposed are summarized as follows.
' The project will render first priority to the iocal people who wish to work in the sub-project. The project will maintain the roster of local people and will offer employmentbased on his/her skill.
' The sub-project will give first priority to the local people while rendering training programto enhance their skill in various construction related work that will augment their capacitythat will ease them to find skilled manpower job in the futur-e. This will ensure theirIivelihood as an alternative/additional occupation to agriculture.
. The project through its NGO will render training to local farmers and traders willing toenhance skills in modern techniques of cash crop and livestock productions and inenterprises development aciivities suitable to fulfill likely demand from the work force.
The sub-c:c,s:: wiil encourage its.,staff and construciion workers to purchase localprooucts ra crc='io uplift the economic condition of locai farmers.
o As per the cenianc of the local people, the sub-project has provisioned NRs. Four Millionfor the cons:rrciion of well .minaged cemetery nearby proposed landfill site andcontribution ic tocal schools, temples for its enhancemenVrenovation. The contribution toschools wiil cover supply of black boards, chalks, duster, sports materials, improvementof playgrouncj etc.
. The life span cf the disposal site has been estimated in consideration of the proposed"after waste reduction" at community and municipal level through communitycomposting, waste processing. The compost prepared from solid wastes is quite popularin the kitchen gardens and the process of recycling of the waste will yield reusablematerials as well as provide employment and business opporlunities to many people.The local farmers will receive compost product in a cheaper rate from the sub-projectrarhinh ratill anhanna ihair larminn rarnrkcr r rI r:i !vui iao-
. Since the local community has accepted waste of the people from the BirgunjMunicipality, they have the right to get compensation for their gesture. Hence it isproposed that the community should get the development fund through the incomingwaste in the landfill site rather than depending on the discretion of Government authority.Assuming nominal tipping fee per ton of waste could be used for the operation of thelandfill site as well as for the development activities of the local affected area.
6.2 Adverse lmpacts and Mitigation Measures
The sub-project activities during construction and operation may create a number of adverseimpacts on physical, biological and socio-economic and cultural environment as identified inthe approved scoping and Terms of Reference. In order to keep the study as per its ToR,impact on each issue has been identified, predicted and evaluated in the following sub-sections.
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The land to be covered by the proposed landfill site area constitutes paddy field owned bythe Birgunj Municipality. The construction of infrastructures for the sub-project will changethe land use pattern of the area but will not affect much as the land is already owned by theMunicipality. The magnitude, extent and duration of this impact will be low, site-specific andshort{errn respectively.
Mitiqation Measures
The project will do all the necessary needs to minimize disturba^ce :c :ie surrounding areaand all natural drainage channels has been guided to give conii:*:, 13,'-ar-is its natural flowso that no measure alteration in the natural drainage channeis'.2/.
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The proposed site is a prain terrain c' :e-: z-=. ,,,-.-G;#r frowsborder. At present, the river bank oi i.3 c.:.=:: a.e=.s not disturbed.construction, the river bank slope may cs: r s:_-c.^ -., .r.g rand instabilityproblem The magnitude, extent ani orra: o- c. :..,s i::cact wiil be low,short-term respectively.
Mitiqation Measures
The design drawings includes well planned dr-ainage channels and blacktopped roads allaround including concrete pavement over parking and vehicre wash/maintenance area. Theriver banks are provisioneci with bank proteetion works with gabion waiis and gabionmattress' All the embanked slopes (40,000 m') are provisioned in the design withbroadcasting of grass seeds with seeding rate 2s gmlm2. The cosl ro,, tn, mitiga,onmeasures is included in the construction contract.
(iii) Air Quality, Water euality and Noise Level
lmpacts
The earthworks in excavation for site development, various wastewater stabilization ponds,trench excavation for proposed structures and earthwork filling in development of earthenembanked waste storage'dam, road sub-grade pr"pririion, structural fills, laying of sub-base' base' bituminous-surfacing and plying of verricles within the sub-project area for thetransportation of construction m"aterials tro"rn t," q;*ry site to the construction site andmovement of consultant's and contractor's personnel on'daily basis will add emission of airpollutant in the local atmosphere. This could i*por" ii.r. of health and safety hazard toworkers and nearby resident from dust and other accidents. similarly the constructionactivities will take Place, nea.r the singaha river. The constiuction waste are likely to enter thesingaha river' This coitld change thl-river water qrrritv'or singaha river. The constructionactivities such as operation of -heavy
equipments'wilt increase the noise level at the site.These changes in the natural environment are normal in any construction projects. Hence, itis not significant impact as such. The magnitude, extent and duration of this impact will below, site-specific and shorl_term respective-iy.
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consult with the rocar community to inform thern of theeffects of the construction work, and to identify any localbe addressed
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. Noise barriers tc be c,aced at appropriate location.' Noise producinc e ^g '-'s i'r'rr ps fitted with noise reducing equipment
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Air Qualitv - ln order to minimize possible changes in air quality, the followingmeasures will be implemented.
Reduce dust by spraying water on stockpiled soil, excavated materials. and spoils.
Construction area and access road to the site shall be maintained damp by periodica
spray of water.
Cover stockpiled construction materials with tarpaulin.Ensure delivery vehicles be covered.Enfcrce construction contractor to produce and implement a site Health and Safety(H&S) Plan that includes: (a) excluding the public from the site, (b) ensure that al;workers are provided with and use appropriate personal protective equipment, (c)H&S training for all site personnel, (d) documented procedures to be followed for alisite activities, and (e) documentation of work-related accidents.The Contractor will implement safety measures against accident risks.All construction vehicles will comply with Motor Vehicles and TransportationManagement Act as amended.
. Ensure use of vehicles complying with NVMES 2069 BS.
The cost for mitigation measures is included in construction contract..!i,..
Water Qualitv - For the minimization of surface water quality during construction, thefollowing mitigation measures will be implemented.
. Surface and groundwater reserves will be protected from any source ofcontamination such as construction and oily waste that will degrade its potablequality.
. Solid wastes shall be disposed off in designated sites and covered so that scatteringof waste by rodents and birds will be avoided.
. Ensure that the construction debris do not find their waycanals which may get clogged.
the drainage or irrigation
Prohibit washing of machinery and vehicles in sudace waters, provide sealedwashing basins and collect wastewater in sedimentation/retention pond.Contractor needs to arrange for sufficient water supplies and proper sanitationfacilities for its labor force.
. Regular water quality monitoring (physic-chemical and microbiologicaltests)according to determined sampling schedule.
The cost for mitigation measures is included in construction contract. However, the
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Mitiqation Measures
The following mitigation measures wiii be enlc'ce: io :rinimize impact against operation ofquarries and borrow pits.
' Locate and peg quarries and seek apprcval frcm the supervising consultant.' Obtain permission/license for extraction of materials from stakeholders, Municipality,
DDC or VDC as appropriate.
' Locate extraciion siies restricied io si-rraii areas, preferabiy on existing quarr-y sitesand sites without any tree cover, away from dwellings, archeologicai, ieligious orcultural sites, sites which will not alter river flow regime and possess wateiloggingproblem in future, and sites where effects will be temporary.. Prevent ponding of water through adequate drainage.
' The depth of the pits should be regulated so that the sides of the excavation will havea slope not steeper than 1:4.
' Stripped materials shall be stored so as not to disrupt natural drainage and shall beprotected so as not to be eroded into surface waters.. Restore the site maintaining natural contours and vegetation.
This will be a part of the civil works and the cost for mitigation meathe canstruction contract.
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The construction activities are likely to make temporary drainage alteration resulting soilerosion and sediment transporl in the river. Since, the sub-project area is confined to a smallplain area, such an alteration will be low in magnitude. lt wilt be site specific in location andshort term in duration.
The project will do all the necessary needs to minimize disturbance to the surrounding areaand all natural drainage channels has been guided to give continuity towards its natural flowso that no measure alteration in the natural drainage channels take place. The designdrawings includes,well planned drainage channels within the sub-project area draining it toSingaha, river. As demanded by the locals. the project will initiate building new bridge overSingaha river in place of existrng poorly maintained six meter span bridge along the accessleading to landfill srte. The p.ooosed canal i-oad has been designed with adequate drainagechannel. The cost for tfie mitigatrcn measures for drainage channel and bridge constructionis included in the construc!;:r, ccqtract
(vi) Leakage of Oil, Grease and other Materials
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Number of light and heavy vehicles will be required for the construction of the sub-project.
These vehicles will use diesel and petrol, engine oil, gear oil, brake oil etc. The labor housing
would require large volume of kerosene for cooking purpose.
The possibility of leakage of oil and grease and other liquid materials cannot be overruled.
The oil if spilled wilt easily spread over the ground and produce eye sore. The oil spill
pollutes the water surface and the dissotved oxygen content of the stream water might be
reduced. The oil leakage would have detrimental impact on the aquatic life. The sub-project
:nvclves bituminous works for road surfacing where release of Bitumen into environment and
i'unoff of bitumen into surface water is inevitable. Fuel wood may be burned for heating
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Taking note of the limited presence of aquatic species, and use of stream water,
environmental impact will be low in magnitude, the extent is site-specific and duration is
short-term.
Mitiqation Measures
The following mitigation measures will be implemented to minimize leakage hazard.
. Construct double berms of concrete around the oil and grease holding structures.
. Fuel wood shall not be used for heaiing bitumen. Bitumen shall be melted in heaters
using kerosene, diesel or gas fuel. *r{dqlp.. Petroleum products will be stored in dedicated areas, not scattereO *totigltHitfoa{and any small accidental spills will be cleared up immediately. t..; .1 $ - g..
. No petroleum products will be discharged into side drains. .^. ' -: jr" ;: t\, ,*' ,,' '..1.J:. "
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(vii) Labor Camp and Solid Waste Disposal Generated by the Construction Workers
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It is estimated that around 150 numbers of workforce will be required during peak period of
construction. Around 53 kg of solid waste per day is likely to be produced by the workforce.
Pollution of surface and ground water is likely from unsanitary waste disposal practices and
could create social conflicts. The magnitude, extent and duration of this impact will be
m od erate, site-specific and s hortterm respective ly.
Mitiqation Measures
The foliowing mitigaiion measures wiii be impiementeci in orcjer to minimize impact ciue to
solid waste disposal generated by the construction workers.
. Locate, peg and seek approval from Supervising Consultant for laoor camp sites
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Provide and maintain proce'=-'- -; .',:::- s:-',:-aj3 and waste disposal facilities atthe camps.The solid waste generated u, c. s::.'.'.== ''-:^-:egradable waste as plastic, steel,glasses etc. will be recyciec ,',- 3 . r-r.::a.acie waste will be collected anddumped at proper lcca: c- 33c'c r,3C cy Design and SupervisionConsultant/Municipality with co.se:: cl '-e e'.,art stakeholders. Open burning of solidwaste will be strictly bannec cu:rrg cors:r;c:icn Management of solid waste will beundertaken as per SWMA 2068 BS.The solid waste will be disposec oii ai cesignated location and will be covered byclay material in order to avoid scattering of waste by rodents and birds.Ensure no wood is burnt by any worKer cn or off site. Camps shall be provided free ofcost, with electricity and regulator & adequate fuel supplies of LPG or Kerosene.Prohibit workforce from poaching wrldlife and cutting trees.After use, sites shall be cleared and restored to near natural or stable conditions withvegetative cover.
. Restrict working hours from 7:00 to 18:00.
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Construction materials if not stored properly will lead to siltation and pollution of waterbodies. Haphazard spoit disposal could cause smothering of vegetative cover triggeringerosion, siltation, pollution, destruction of private property, crops, land, and irrigationsystems. The magnitude, extent and duration of this impact will be moderate, site-specificand shortterm respectively.
Mitiqation Measures
The following mitigation measures will be implemented in order to minimize impact due tostockpiling of construction materials and spoil disposal.
. Locate, peg and seek approval from the supervising consultant for the use ofstockpile sites.
. Stockpile should not be located on water courses; should not be within 50m ofschools, hospitals or public standpipes; and should noi affect locals and theirproperties.
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(ix) Loss of Top Soil
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During site ciea:ance. top soil will need to be removed which will propagate habitat
degradation scecies Ioss, siltation in water courses, and downstream water QUalii',i
deterioration. The magnitude, extent and duration of this impact will be moderate, siie-
specific and shod-ierm respectively.
Mitiqation Measures
The following mitigation measures will be implemented in order to minimize the impact'
Mark out extent of clearing within approved worksite areas.
Restrict clearing to the marked areas and not to harvest any forest products for personal
consumption or sale.
. Stockpile cleared shrub foliage where possible at designated location
brush layer.
Protect remaining vegetation within the proposed site.
Renewal of natural resources (i.e. seed sowing).
The cost for the mitigation measures is included in the construction contract.
Table 6.1: Summary of lmpact Matrix- Physical Environment (Construction Stage)
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(i) Land Stability and Soil Erosion
The project will not be disturbing the river banks of the sub-project area during operation
stage of proposed landfill site. The sub-project has made provision to develop buffer
area/strip all around the landfill site and carry out plantation in it. This will improve the land
stability of the project area vicinity. This will not only bar in viewing land filling operation from
outside but also check soil erosion. Mitigation cosf is provisioned as sub-proiect operation
and maintenance cost.
(ii) Surface Water Hydrology
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The Singaha river if not properly controlled, the river banks could get eroded affecting the
sub-project area. The magnitude of the impact will be high, extent will be site specific and
duratron will be long term.
Mitiqation Measures
River training works is one of the important component of the sub-project. The sub-project
will initiate construction of new bridge over Singaha river down stream of the landfilt site so
as to maintain smooth flow of the river channel. Further, the design includes ropriate
drainage channels along the proposed canal road to guide the surface r
cost r's provisioned in the design including sub-project operation and maintena
Movement of the waste carrying vehicles within the landfill site and waste disposal activities
will deteriorate the air quality of the area and at the same time the gas emitted from the
landfill site would further deteriorate the air quality. This impact is inevitable. Hence the
magnitude of the impact is considered high, the duration is longterm and extent is beyond
the site (i.e. local).
Mitiqation Measures
Provision has been made for the waste carrying vehicles to be covered properly to avoid
littering of the waste. All the roads and working area within the landfill will be
bituminous/concrete paved so that dust emission is minimized. Vehicles moving out will be
properly washed. The workers within the landfill site will be provided with masks. Mitigation
cost is provisioned as sub-proiect operation and maintenance cosf.
(iv) Leachate Generation and Risk on Water Quality (surface and ground water)
lmpact
The proposed landfill site will generated highly concentrated leachate. lf the surface runoff of
the landfill site or any other water sources is allowed to enter in the landfill site, the quantity
of the leachate will increase.. ln addition, the quantity of leachale rvili increase during the
rainy season. The leachate could contaminate the surface znc Qiornc water if they are
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does not get access to the surface a-c;':--r ,,,3r3.. They are safely collected viaperforated pipes and treated prior tc dlsocsa A t1e generated leachate will be treatedthrough stabilization ponds (i.e. anae:ccic fac,:a:ive and maturation ponds). Effectiveimplementation of these provisions will be niace
The estimated cost for water quality monitoring (1 treated leachate effluent, 2 ground waterand 2 sufface water) provisioned during operation phaseis NRs. 2j0A,A00 $ sites x 12times x 35,a00). The estimafed cost is for one years of operation phase during defectsliability period. However the water qualfty monitoring shall be carried out during thelife of the landfill site and beyond
'b.(v) Noise and vibration ffi:l$ffi Flmpact S+_ -*, o.'.1,$1.' 48& .=, ,' il'-.-;T'Number of waste collection vehicle will be running in the sub-proiect ,r"r'ffi1qrrg*Enttsuch as excavator, compactor and dozers will also be plying in the landfill site."M'ovement ofthese vehicles and equipments will generate some noise and vibration during operation ofthe landfill s.ite. However, magnitude of the impact will be comparatively low, the extent ofthe impact will be site specific and the duration will be long term as long as the sub-project isin operation.
Mitiqation Measures
All the vehicles and equipment will be kept in good condition. Regular servicing of thevehicles and equipments will be carried out. The workers will be provided with safetygadgets such as ear plugs, gloves, mouth mask, helmets and boots. The maintenance of thevehicles and equipments will be part of the operation plan of the landfill site. Mitigation costis provisioned as sub-project operation and maintenance cost.
(vi) Bad Smell
lmpact
Bad smell is one of the characteristic of solid wastes. This is particularly true in case of thesolid wastes with higher percentage of biodegradable materials. As the waste gets old, itsmells bad. Sometimes the collection of waste in the cities is delayed due to variousreasons. On such occasions the waste remains dumped on streets or roads for quite sometime. Ultimately when they are transported to the landfill site they would be in thedecomposition stage. When such waste are mixed and shuffled, it produces very bad smellwhich would extend to a larger distance than normal.
ln addition to this, the leachaie coliected and treatment process in stabilization ponds givesbad smell to some extent. Ho',vever. the smell will not be as bad as the shuffling of oldwaste. The magnitude of in-cac: ',,t:l! be high, the duration longterm and the extent beyondthe site (i.e. local).
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The solid waste will be brought into the landfill siie as early in the day as possible withoutundue delay covered properly in the waste carrying vehicle. The shuffling of waste will becarried out when the wind blow is less. All the staff working in the landfill site will be providedwith quality mouth mask. Buffer area/strip all around the landfill site and daily cover ofdisposed waste with clay liner has been proposed to prevent the foul smell spreading in thecommunity. Mitigation cosf is provisioned as sub-project operation and maintenance cosf.
(vii) Gas Generation, Emission and Dispersion
lmpact
The decomposition process of the solid waste will generate the methane and other gaseswhich will be collected and released in the environment without any treatment through gasvent pipe. The methane gas is inflammable and gives foul smell. The inflammability couldcause fire hazard if precautions are not taken in time. The foul smell of gas could spreadaround the project area vicinity. The magnitude of the impact is considered high, extent localand duration longterm.
Mitiqation Measures
The landfill site will have provision of adequate number of fire extinguishers in case of theemergency and all the workers working within the landfill site will have mouth masks"Smoking will be strictly prohibited in the landfill site. The design provisions in trapping andflaring up of gases. Mitigation cost ls provisioned as sub-project design, operation andmaintenance cosf.
(viii) Availability of Gover Material
lmpact
The disposed waste will be covered daily by the soil. Total 1 1,644 m3 of soil cover will berequired for the entire period. These cover material is not available nearby the project area.It had to be brought from Ratomate, about 5km south of Hetauda and 50km north from theproposed landfill site located near Tribhuvan Rajpath. The operation of the borrow sites islikely to disturb the landscape, change in elevation level and loss of fertile topsoil and willincrease the dust emission. The slopes of the borrow sites could be unstable and mightinvite erosion and landslide.
The magnitude of the impacts will be low, extent site-specific and duration medium{erm.
Mitiqation Measures
Extraction of the cover material will be planned properly Retaining structures will beconstructed where required for stable side slopes. Preferably less than 45o slope will be
maintained at the borrow sites. Proper drainage will be provisroned to drain out water.Mitigation cosf ls provisioned as sub-project design, operation and maintenance cost.
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The workforce will be made aware of the heaiih problems that may cause due to unsafehandling of the waste. Proper way of handling of waste will be instructed. Project will ensureadequate safety measures such as provision of helmets. masks, ear plugs etc. are availablein the landfill site. A medical kit with necessary emergency medicines will be made availablein the landfill site. Regular and periodic medical check up will be carried out to the staffsworking in the site. All the staffs will be covered by the accident insurance. Mitigation cosl rsprovisioned as sub-project design, operation and maintenance cost.
(x) lmpact of Environment on the project
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Though there is no settlement area near the landfill site within one to two kilometerperiphery, but the settlement nearby use the access road common to iandfiil site leading totheir residence. The local people may oppose and hinder in transportation of waste to thelandfill site raising issues of bad smell and littering of waste to their locality creatingunhygienic condition. This could lead in risk of disturbance from the locals. The magnitude ofimpact has been evaluated as high, extent site -specific and duration long-term.
Mitiqation Measures
The project will ensure that all the waste carrying vehicles are properly covered and nolittering of waste occurs while transporlation. Mitigation cosl rs provisioned as sub-projectdesign, operation and maintenance cost.
(xi) River Pollution and scattering of waste by Rodents and Birds
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There is possibility of visiting landfill site by scavenger birds like vultures, crows, eagles etc.This may create hazard to the local community close to the landfill site. They carry wastematerials on the roof tops of the local settlement and may contaminate surface water byscattering and dropping of waste on river water. They may even attack the poultries of thelocal community. There is the ',sk o: community health and safety from odor and diseasestransmitted by flies insects orcs and rats. Since, the buffer area/strip has been created allaround the landfill site tre tr:a:: :o;ld be Iow, site specific and long term in duration.
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Tree plantation will be carnec c-:: ='.-': -.'= ,--:-' sle (covering 15m strip around
1,398m perimeter) for creation cf c--:- 3-=: s.-: --'.2 330 nos of trees will be plantedwhich forms good compensatron ir l^: 'z'.. .' ' - -'":,',a'cs iikeiy clearance of 733 numbersof trees (though 1.2 ratio has bee: 3^::'s=r ^ :^: r,e\!i provision). The sub-project willcoordinate with the concerned auihc:.ir 'i.'-'::a',, Vf,C DDC, District Forest Office) forpropertagging, felling, stacking ancl ira's::: -; :gs ai designated location. The estimatedcost for felling (including tagging siacklrg aic iransporlation) and plantation (includingmanagement for 5 years) of trees are as ceia lec below
Fuel wood use shall be banned for construction works as well as for workers. Kerosene
supply will be regular and easily available to the construction workers. The anticipated cost
and specific conditions are included in the construction contract.
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6.2.2.20peration Stage - Biological Environment
(i) Birds Hazards
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There is possibility of visiting lanCfill site by scavenger birds like vultures, crows, eagles etc.
This may create hazard to the lccal community close to the landfill site. They carry waste
materials on the roof tops of tne local settlement and may contaminate sudace water by
scattering and dropping of ','iasie or rivei' water. They may even attack the poultries of thelocal cornmunity. There is i.: . sK o; community health and safety from odor and diseases
transmiited by flies inse::s :':s and rats. Since, the buffer areaistrip area has been
created all around tne 2..' ::: :ne rmpact could be low, site specific and long term in
a Plantation of suitable Trees 200 7,330 1,466,000Total 1,766.270
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The project will ensure that the waste disposal, spreading and compaction operation will be
carried out as soon as the wastes are unloaded The waste will be covered daity by clay
material. Special attention will be given for the waste brought in from the slaughter houses'
ln case immediate spreading, compaction and cover by clay material of solid waste could not
materialize, the waste wilt be ensured to be covered property by vinyl sheets for the time
being so that the waste are not carried away by scavenger birds like vultures' crows' eagles
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(ii) Aquatic Life - Water Pollution
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The proposed landfill site will generate highty concentrated leachate' The leachate could
contaminatethesudaceandgroundwateriftheyareallowedtopassintothem.Themagnitude of the impact is considered high, the duration is long-term and extent is beyond
the site (i.e. local).
Mitiqation Measures
Thedetaileddesignhasconsideredtheseaspectsandtakencareofit.Horizontalandverticat lining have been proposed in the design' The design makes sure that the leachate
does not get access to the surface and ground water' They are safely collected via
perforatedpipesandtreatedpriortodisposal.Allthegeneratedleachatewillbetreatedthroughstabilizationponds(i.e.anaerobic,facultativqandmaturationponds).Effectiveimplementationoftheseprovisionswillbemade.Mitigationcosflsprovisionedassub-proiect design, operation and maintenance cost'
( ii) Disturbance to Public/Private Ut"ii['ces ano Access to them
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There wilt be no impact on developnre.'. c' sa-:a... ar':i site as the siie is far away fromsettlement areas. However, during tra-s3::3::- :i ',';aste, there could be impact onpubliciprivate utilities, access to ihe:"- c' :a-a!3s c;e to heavy equipment/vehicularmovement depending upon the methccs c: i'a:sccaa:ion. The magnitude of impact hasbeen evaluated as low, extent site -specif c a',: cu:ation longterm.
Mitiqation Measures
The sub-project will plan for immediate attencjance by the service providers to any damagesto utilities during construction. The sub-project will ensure keeping the site free from allunnecessary obstructions and storing of disposing of any contractor's equipment or surplusmaterial, and clearing away and removing from the site any wreckage rubbish and temporaryworks which are no longer required. As per the demand of the locals during scoping. theproject has designed an internal road within the landfill site which will be used for transfer ofwaste during operation of the site and upon completion of land filling, it will turn out to formas a periphery road for recreational park to be developed in later stage. The cost for this isalready included in design and construction contracf. ln addition to this, the project will alsoconstruct a well managed cemetery near the landfill site (location to be decided by theBirgunj Municipality) as per local demand. The cost for this has already been reflected inlocal development activity under beneficial impact.
(iii) Health and Sanitation
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The labor and project staffs may be exposed to high noise and dust levels O*ingconstruction. Concentration of a large number of people in the project sites may createproblems in disposal of sewerage and water contamination. These may increase pressure tothe health services. Hence the magnitude of the impact will be high, extent site specific andduration short term.
Mitiqation Measures
The workforce will be made aware of the health problems caused by unhealthy sanitationand contamination of drinking water. Proper methods of managing disposal of sewerage andchecking of water contamination will be taught to the contractors and workers.
The project will establish campsite for the workers from outside of the project area and alloutside workers will be housed in the campsite. The camp site will have facilities such asdrinking water. supply, pit latrines and health clinics along with necessary medicines to theworkers and their dependants in the labor camps so that no additional pressure on theexisting services and facilities lviii be created due to workers who come from outside theproject area. One pit latrine fc. every 10 workers will be constructed.
The cost for the mitigation ftie zS:)GS is irycluded in the construction contract
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lmpact
ln spite of precautionary measures, occurrence of serious accidents can not be completely
ruled out. Construction activities and plying of vehicle in the eafihen road will increase dust
and gaseous emission, and respiratory diseases may threaten health of the local people and
workers. Although the health and safety wilt be major concern during the construction siage,
magnitude of the impacts has been evaluated as low since provisions of health and safety
measures are mandatory in any of the construction contract. The extent will be site-specific
and duration short{erm.
Mitiqation Measures
Ali construction workers and staffs will be covered with accident insurance. ln order to
minimize the unwanted accidents and possible effect of dust and gaseous emission to
construction workers, the project will ensure aciequate safety measures such as provision of
helmets, masks, air plugs, road signs, warning signals etc. To minimize dust to local people,
provision of water spray will be made during the dry season.
The construction site will have a provision of health clinics (as demanded by locals) along
with necessary medicines for immediate treatment in case of any accidents. The workforce
will be made aware of the likely occurrence of accidents during construction works and teach
them precautionary measures to be taken for avoiding such accidents.
Safety measures for the local people around the area will also be carefully dealt with" Ihecost for the mitigation measures is included in the construction contract.
(v) Conflict between Local and Outsiders / lncrease in Bad Habit due to Cash Flow
lmpact
The concentration of large number of people with varied social and cultural backgrounds and
inflow of cash at the same time may lead to anti-social activities such as use of more
alcohol, gambling, and prostitution that may invite conflict between local and outsiders. The
influx of outside workers may also disturb existing socio-cultural practices of the area. This
may bring uneasiness to the local people resulting in conflicts. The conflict may deteriorate
the law and order situation. The project proposes to hire local people to the extent possible
limiting number of workers from outside. The magnitude of the impact is therefore
considered to be low, extent local and duration shot"t term'
Mitiqation Measures
A local committee representing local political parlies will be formed which will be encouraged
to impose restrictions on certain activities in the social places so that the workers do not
become a nuisance to local people. Regular surveillance by securiiy people will also be
managed. To develop good relationship and understandings between local community and
the project people and to maintain a harmonious relationship between lhem a public relation
officer will be employed.
The cost far the mitigation measures is included in the construction cc,''i'e.t.
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Large number of skilled, semi-sKi e: :-: --3- .: *z'.:,^,,er will be required during theconstruction of the sub-project P;o: ::-s-:a::- :-'rJ scoping revealed that peopleexpects employment opportunity frc-:-: E-:.3': ,',-=::er ii is skilled/unskilled labour oradministrative section. However these *,, :: ::-:::'3r depending upon their qualification
and availability.
Upon completion of the constructic:r !,,c-( :.= s-D-Droject will definitely require somepermanent postsforthe smooth operaticr: a.c :egu ar maintenance of the sub-project. Localpeople will be given preference during rec:uiin-len: of necessary personnel for administrativeand technical works according to their qua;ificatrcns and skills. These are considered as
beneficial impact.
(vii) Cultural and Aesthetic Sites
The execution of sub-project activities will not disturb archaeological and/or religious sites ofthe area.
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Loss of Farmlandand otherCategory of Landsas a Part of siteClearance
No adverse impact as the proposedland for landfill site is owned by theBirgunj Municipality. D L
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Disturbance toPublic/PrivateUtilities andAccess to them
No disturbance in development ofsanitary landfill. However,transportation of waste may haveimpact on public/private utilities,access to them or damages due toequ ipmenUvehicular movement.
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Exposure of labor force to highnoise and dust levels duringconstruction. Concentration of largenumber of people in the project sitemay create problems in disposal ofsewerage and water contamination.May increase pressure to healthservices.
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OccupationalHealth and Safety
Construction activities and plying ofvehicle in the earthen road willincrease dust and gaseousemission, and respiratory diseasesmay threaten health of the localoeoole and workers.
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Conflict betweenLocal andOutsiders /lncrease in BadHabit due to CashFlow
The concentration of targenumber of people with variedsocial and culiural backgroundsand inflc,,',,of cash at the sametirne ma;r ieao io anti-socialactivit,e s sic:i as use of morealcohc cerbr rg. and
Mitigationcosl is provisioned as sub-proiect desigrt, operation and maiyter'&;"ffiA. ;. t'l\. .n(ii) Local Disturbance in Transportation of Waste
lmpact
Though there is no settlement area near the landfill site urithin one to two kilometerperiphery, but the settlement nearby use the access road cornmon to landfill site leading to
their residence. The local people may oppose and hinder in transportation of waste to the
landfill site raising issues of bad smell and littering of waste to their locality creating
unhygienic condition. This could lead in risk of disturbances by tne local people in
transportation of wastes to the Sanitary Landfill site. The magr:1,;Ce of impact has been
evaluated as high, extent site -specific and duration long-term.
Mitiqatrcn Measures
The project will ensure that all the waste carrying vehicles ai= .'::.' , .overed and no
littering of waste occurs while transportation. The access roacj lea: ^: :: :-if il site will be
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(i) Public Health, Health and Sanitation
lmpact
Exposure to gas emission generated at the landfill site may be highly annoyed due to bad
odour resulting from improper covering of the cells. Similarly, the people working in the
landfill site may be exposed to high noise levels during unloading and compacting of the
solid wastes. Animals and insects existing in the site may result in spreading of infectious
diseases and annoyance to the local people due to waste dispersion and contamination of
waste. This may pose risk to community health and safety from odor and diseases
transmitted by flies, insects, birds and rats.
Local people may also be highly annoyed due to dispersion of wastes during transportation.
Mitiqation Measures
Collection, storage and compaction of the solid waste will be properly handled to prevent
generation of bad odor. Continuous cover over the cell will be_maintained to prevent odor
impact. Dispersion of solid waste during transportation, storage and compaction will be
checked by proper handling. Visits of animals like dogs, cats, rats in site will be controlled
strictly and insects such as flies will be controlled to the extent possible by applying the
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prostitution that may inviteconflict between local andc.risiders.
. The conflict may deteriorate the{ar,v and order situation.
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(iii) Nuisance due to lnadequa:e
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The proposed sanitary landfill s:te ::-s: :-:.s . a" : *s c;:lcing (i.e. staff quarters, office,training centre, watchman quarters :. 3:s '.' .z:- :t-:o:ents, workshop office etc_)whichare provisioned with adequate waie's-:3., -=:,',:-- 3-l curing the course of operation ofthe site, there lies risks of nuisance :c .e j^.r-s c., -or^-functioning of toilets due to lack ofinadequate supply of water. Since alt :^e c'o. s:^ :or adequate supply of water is made inthe detail design, the magnitude cf in:pac: s 3.a -ated as low, extent site specific andduration long term.
Mitiqation Measures
The project and the Birgunj Municipality will ensure that adequate water supply and sanitaryequipments are maintained cluring entire period of operation of iancjfili site. Mitigalion cos/ isprovisioned as sub-project design, operation and maintenance cost.
(iv) Occupational Health and Safety
lmpact
The workers may be exposed to high noise levels during unloading and compaction of thesolid waste' They may be exposed to high levels of dust during new cell construction, plyingof wastes transportation vehicles, unloading and covering the cells. The gas emissionsgenerated may affect health of the workers. Probable existence of hazardous waste enteringthe site may affect health of the workers if not managed in proper manner.
Mitiqation Measures
Workers will be provided with safety equipment and safety procedures will be imptementedas far as possible. Drivers and workers will be trained and made aware on proper handlingof waste and personal protections. They will also be trained on identifying hazardous wasteand proper safety procedures on handring and reporting such items.
Routine medical""exams for workers will be carried out. The area being sensitive entry ofunauthorized person will be restricted. As per the demand of the local people, a health carecenter for workers and neighborhood has been provisioned in the detailed design. Estimatedcosf of NRs. 1,500,000 has been allocated for the purpose with the tocation to be identifiedand provided by the Birgunj Municipality.
(v) Employment for Locals
Upon completion of the ccrstruction work, the sub-project will definitely require somepermanent posts for the smco:h cceratton and regular maintenance of the sub-project. Localpeople will be given preiere-c3 c-r:,'tQ recruitment of necessary personnel for administrativeand technical works accc'3 ^i :c tl'eir qualitjcations and skills. These are considered asbeneficial impacr !{-lii.,.;,,,,
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Animals and insects existing in the site may result in spreading of infectious diseases and
nearby agro-productivity could be affected due to waste dispersion and contamination. Thismay pose risk to surrounding agro-productivity from diseases transmitted by flies, insects,birds and rats. Since the operation of landfill site will be strictly in a sanitary manner, theimpact has been evaluated low in magnitude, site-specific in extent and long term in
duration.
Mitiqation Measures
Collection. storage and compaction of the solid waste with immediate cover will be properly
nandied to prevent transmission of waste by insects, birds, flies and rats" Dispersion of solidlvaste ciuring transportation, storage and compaction will be checked by proper handling.Visits of animals like dogs, cats, rats in site will be controlled strictly and insects such as flieswill be controlled to the extent possible by applying the chemicals. Mitigation cosf isprovisioned as sub-project design, operation and maintenance cost.
(vii) Aesthetic Values, Foul/Bad Odor
lmpact
Bad smell is one of the characteristic of solid wastes. Sometimes the collection of waste in
the cities is delayed due to various reasons. On such occasions the waste remains dumpedon streets or roads for quite some time. Ultimately when they are transported to the landfillsite they would be in the decomposition stage. When such waste are mixed and shuffled, it
- produces very bad smell which would extend to a larger distance than normal.
ln addition to this, the leachate collected and treatment process in stabilization ponds givesbad smell to some extent. However, the smell will not be as bad as the shuffling of oldwaste. The magnitude of impact will be high, the duration longterm and the extent beyondthe site (i.e. local). ':'':i:
Mitiqation Measures iThe solid waste will be brought into the landfill site as early in the day as possible withoutundue delay covered properly in the waste carrying vehrcle. The shuffling of waste will becarried out when the wind blow is less. All the staff working in the landfill site will be provided
with quality mouth mask. Buffer arealstrip all around the landfill site and daily cover ofdisposed waste with clay liner has been proposed to prevent the foul smell spreading in thecommunity. Mitigation cosf is provisioned as sub-project operation and maintenance cost.
(viii) Site Recovery upon Saturation of Landfill Site Capacity
Upon saturation of the landfill site, it has been planned to develop the site as the recreaiionground which could be used by the local communities as well as people from Birgunj andKalaiya. This benefit is expected to come after quite some time. However, once the site isfully developed for the recreation purpose it could remain in servic= for a very long period if
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The cost of developing the landfiil s.s -:: . '.:'eeiton park or play ground will be part ofproject cost.
6.3 Summary of Mitigation Cost
Most of the mitigation costs are inciucec as r-i, ri in cesign and estimate. However,mitigation cost not included in in-buiit cies.g: a:c est .ra:eci separately to be included as part
of the contractor's bill of quantity is as lisiec beio,un'
Table 6.4: Summary of Mitigation Matrix
S:No. Particulars
1 Environmental Enhancement
Construction of well managed cemetery and contribution to localschools and temples
4,000,000
2 Environmental Mitigation - Construction Stage
Water quality monitoring - (3 sites x 12 times x 35,000) '1,260,000
Clearing of trees and compensatory plantation 1,766,270
3 Environmental Mitigation - Operation Stage
Water/leachate quality monitoring (5 sites x 12 times x 35,000) 2,100,000
Provision of health care center 1,500,000
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7. ALTERNATIVE ANALYSIS
Within the outlined scope of work. r-= ': rri -t =:=--a:',3s for implementation of the
proposal were analyzed pertaining to s^" -:--.-'.= -ca.:s of the project activities. The
alternative analysis mainly focuses Cn c:C.e:: s:= :-:.=:: :sslgn technology selection and
impact on the beneficiaries as well as the e'r. -:'-:-:
7.1 Project Site, Design and Layout Planning
7.1.1 Project Site
lnitially three alternative sites were identified fcr Sanitary Landfill. Those were lnaruwa,
Masaharwa and Managadawa. Birgunj Municipaii:y cjecideci to deveiop soiid waste resource
processing centre at Masaharwa which is located in Bishrampur and ltiyahi VDC of Bara
District near south-eastern boundary of Birgunj Municipality of Parsa District. The proposed
sanitary land fiiling process at sanitary landfill in 10.76 ha paddy land is owned by the Birgunj
Municipality. Geographically the site is suitable as the nearby settlement is far beyond 500
meters and Singaha river ftows along the western border of the proposed site. This provides
natural seitings in discharge of treated leachate in natural drainage channel. There is no
environmentally sensitive area near to the proposed site. The nearest Parsa Wildlife
Reserve is around 25 km far from the proposed site. Since there is no settlement nearby'
nuisance to neighboring area due to foul order and influx of insects, rodents and public
health hazard from odor, and disease transmitted by flies, insects, bird and rats will be
insignificant. SurJace and ground water pollution from leachate is less likely because the
land is used for flooded paddy indicating very low infiltration and the design includes
leachate treatment facility with placement of HDPE sheet liner and clay liner system at the
bottom as well as along the vertical slope of waste storage dam to prevent leachate
contaminating the ground and surface water. The probability of road blockage during
construction period is very less as the site is locaied along rural setting with current low
traffic flow. The positive aspect of the proposed site is that it is presently connected with
existing gravel road to Ward 19 of Birgunj Municipality which is just around 1.0 km west of
the proposed site.
7.1.2 Design and LaYout Planning
The key design alternatives relates to the choice of landfilling methods and landfill system
including type of leachate treatment plant. While designing the project activities, emphasis
was given to urban environment improvement either due consideration on integration among
project components and concentration of investment in few localities; inclusiveness and
equity in participation with focus to urban poor and disadvantaged groups; public-private
partnership, and demand from the proponent i.e. PIU-Birgunj Municipality.
The locations of the facilities and the landfill area for the site was based on the flat
topography, anticipated traffic patterns, location of existing roads, location of the river
channels, etc. As per si:e condrtion, the landfilling methods and operations adopted is area
method where fillinc cceraticn of soiid waste is carried out by building an earthen dam all
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Anaerobic San:lary Landfill system has been designed against Re-circulatory Semi-aerobic
Sanitary Lanofii: system as the former is simple during operation and is less costly" The
anaerobic sani'rary iandfill structure constitutes leachate collecting pipe installed at the
bottom for drainage. The pipe ends are not exposed to air (the main leachate pipe outlet is
immersed in the leachate pond). There is no conveyance of air into the waste disposal area
and the wastes decomposition is mainly in anaerobic condition. The decision to re-circulate
leachate back into the landfilt to promote rapid degradation of the waste was not made
because of its operational complexity and literature on landfill operations indicate that there
is no long term advantage for such a system.
There are various types of storage dam such as RCC retaining structure, concrete gravity
dam, soil cement dam and earthen gravity dam. Each of them has its own advantage and
disadvantage" RCC and concrete dams occupy less space compared to the soil cement or
earthen dam but they are expensive. The eafthen dams are cost effective compare to other
but it occupies large area reducing the capacity of the land fitl. Among ihese, the design
consideration has been made to eadhen dam for its cost effectiveness and availability of
adequate space for anticipated 15 years life span"
The bottom grades were chosen based on depth to groundwater and landfill stability
requirements. The bottom liner has been designed to be made up of composite of imported
red clay layer and geomembrane (HDPE sheet liners). The blanket leachate collection and
recovery layer was designed to drain into a collection drain located at a central point at thedown gradient end of the landfill. These will go either to the Leachate Treatment Plant or aseries of anaerobic, facultative and maturation ponds down slope depending on the leachate
characteristics. The leachate management system would remain operational throughout thepost-closure period. Methane and other gases will be generated as the waste degrades
within the landfill mass. Gas collection facilities consists of collection wells and a flaring
station depending upon the characteristics of the deposited waste after composting and
other waste recovery and processing activities. As with the leachate management system,
the flaring station will be operated throughout the post-closure period"
The waste will be placed in multiple, compacted lifts with daily soil cover. When an areareaches its final grade, intermediate cover (300mm thick) shall be placed to minimize
infiltration of rainfall and to prevent infestation by insects. rodents or other disease vectors
until the final cover is constructed. Surface water drainage benches has been laid out at
vertical intervals on the side slopes up to the final landfill heigni Berms has been provided
on the top cap to divert water to collection ditches and down Crains ic transport water off the
cap. Access to the cap has been provided from several entr,, pcirris at various locations
around the facility.
Thefinal fill heightforthesitehasbeenestablishedbasedoni-et'-2.'?aallocatedforthesanitary landfill cells and landfill stability requirements. The co\./=r t3s:' s cased on locally
available vegetati,telprotective cover layer and a drainage laye: o.3-., -: 3 c\.^/ permeability
infiltration barrier. At closure, the cover is planned for seeding as -:::s::--. :c promote re-
vegetation to minimize erosion and potential damage to the cac
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7.2 Technology and Procedure of Operation
Different strategies and approaches have been adoptedselecting the technologies and operational proceduresguidelines and standards.
after reviewing best practices,
The operational plan enables the site preparation, landfill cell construction, soil cover,leachate treatment, gas management, record keeping activities, closure activities andenvironmental monitoring (during landfilling and post-closure) to be conducted in a safe,efficient, and environmentally sound manner.
Unloading of solid wastes shall be confined to a small area as possible to accommodate thenumber of vehicles using the area without resulting in traffic, personnel, or public safetyhazards. Waste materials shall normally be deposited at the toe of the fill. For practicalpurposes, the working area has been set at 1.5m high cell lifts with 6 meter widths and 20meter length for each working day after which daily cover of clayey material will be applied.
Solid waste will be spread and compaeted in layers with repeated passages of the landfillequipment to minimize voids within the cell and maximize compaction. The loose layer shallnot exceed a depth approximately 0.60m before compaction. Spreading and compacting willbe accomplished as rapidly as practicable. Covered surfaces of the disposal area shall begraded to promote lateral runoff of precipitation and to prevent ponding. Grades will beestablished of sufficient slopes to account for future settlement of the fill surface. Covermaterial or native material unsuitable for cover, stockpiled on the site for use or removal, willbe placed so as not to cause problems or interfere with unloading, spreading, compacting,access, safety, drainage or other operations.
Priorities have been given to labour intensive technologies and community led basicsanitation for all with gender consideration. The working procedures proposed areparticipatory one. Awareness creation and skill development activities for the improvement ofenvironrnent, health and hygiene have also been integrated with the development of basicinfrastructures facilities. The project will use local materials as far as possible.
7.3 Time Schedule and Raw Materials to be used
The proposed sub-project unCer STiUEIP will be implemenied over 2 years upon workcommencement with the prcvis;cr of single ICB contract package for civil works and supplyand installation of plani ar: ec;icment A one year defects liability period is allocated tocarry out defects remec a ,',3'(s The earlh work activities of the Project will be avoided
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7.4 Do Nothing Alternative
lnciCence of health hazard (mosquito, flies/odor nuisance and infiltration to ground water)due to lack of proper management of solid waste are some of the main environmentalprooiems in Birgunj. Such problems are Iikely to be intensified in future if the solid waste ofBirgunj is not managed properly for disposal to Sanitary Landfill. lmplementation of theproposed subproject will improve the environmental condition of the city and health andsafety of the community by reducing environrnental pollution on the one hand andawareness creation on the other. lt will also help to improve economic condition andlivelihood of the poor communities by providing employment opportunities in the projectactivities. Ultimately, it will help to improve the quality of life of the people living in themunicipality. The implementation of the proposed subproject will have more positive impacts.However, adverse impacts will be minimized through implementation of proposed mitigationand monitoring measures.
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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAG EI,IENT PLAN (EMP)
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The environmental managemenl -o-:r- ^; .-: 2_:: s .3:nrLtlsls6 in accordance with EIArequirements of Nepal. The oDjecii",e :i:-= =-, --^*e::al Management pian (EMp) is to
basis for examining whether the mitga: oi -3as-'es a:e effective after implementation. TheEMP ensures that all mitigation measJ'es aic ::oniicrrng requirements specified in thisstudy report wiil be carried out in subsegueni slages of prolect deveropment.
The Environmental Management Plan (E[4P) deirneates key issues likely to arise fromProiect implementation, and proposes mitigation measures, including monitoring scheduleand responsibility' The EMP also outlines environmentaI management roles andresponsibilities' sub-project design and construction management of different activities, sitesupervision, monitoring and reporling. records, and corrective measures, improvementproposals, and cost estimates for mitigation measures. The EMp is detailed in Table g.2,presented at the end of the section and will form a part of Bidding Document. Environmentalcompliance Monitoring Plan and Environmental impact Monitoring plan is presented inTable 8'3 and rable 8'4 respectively delineating monitoring indicators, period, andfrequency during various stages of project imprementJtion and operation.
8.2 Objectives of the EMp
' Define environmental management principles in particular the implementation of EMp;' Describe practical mitigation measures that shall be implemented during projectconstruction and ancillary sites to prevent or mitigate environmental impacts;' Establish roles and responsibilities of all partles involved in the implementation ofenvironmenta I controls;' Formurate supervision, monitoring, auditing and reporting framework
8.3 Project Organization
For urban projects, Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD) is legally responsible for projectmanagement and monitoring works. The Plu, sruErp-Birgunj will carry out themanagement/monitoring of the implementation of the EMp by the contractor through itsDesign and Supervision Consultant
PIU' srtuElP-Birgunj will co-ordinate with DUDBC/pco and get the technical assistancerequired for the implementation of the environmental protection measures. plu, sIUElp-Birgunj may also seek additional technical assistan.u iro* the Ministry of Forests and soilconservation and the Minist:y of soence Technology and Environment as and whennecessary.
PIU staff will work alongside :^e .3-s:fuction and operation to ensure that the measures andrequirements outlined in i-: =:.:D are carried out effectively. The EnvironmentalOrganization Structure;S pre S=-::l - Figure g.1.
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8.4 Environmental Management Roles and Responsibility
Responsibility for environmental management associated with implementation of SecondaryTowns lntegrated Urban Environment lmprovement Project for Birgunj Municipality involvesnumber of parties, each with specific responsibilities for particular activities.
(a) ' The six main parties responsible for the design and implementation of mitigationmeasures prior to, during and following sub-project implementation are:
. Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD)
.. DUDBC/ PCO STIUEIP
. PlU, STIUEIP-Birgunj
. Asian Development Bank (ADB)
. Design and Supervision Consultant
. Construction Contractor
The specific roles and responsibility of the parties are as follows
Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD)
. Review and comment on EIA for final approval from MoSTE
. Give permission for Project lmplementation.
. Within the urban sector MoUD bears ihe responsibility for environmentai safeguarding.
. Review project design & contract documents against approved EIA measures andnational environmental standards and give comments for corre cti'.,e actions.
. Review of monitoring reports of project construction and ope:ai c^ arC give commentsfor corrective actions.
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The Department of Urbar l: . = : : ^' : -'Coordination Office (PCC as : :-_. _' ='responsible for overall coorc'-a: :
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' Project lmplementation Unit (PiU ST,-tr'p-3r.E;nj with technical assistance fromDUDBC, PCO will under"take envirorn:e n:a assessment functions, as well as monitoringof sub-projects and provision of acjvrce reiatrng io cesign of environmental mitigation andenhancement measures, and the seiting of environmental quality standards.
' PIU Project ManaEer will be responsible for implementation of the Project.. Clearance for possession of site and land acquisition, if any.. Review and approval of detailed project construction designs.. l..\F+^ini r,, ^^-*;+^ r-^*
^^f,rr^- --^:= '..lurarnlfiE necessary pei-miis ii'om \joi\ ioi- pi-oject consti-uciion aetiviiies inciuciing iiaisingwith various Government lnstitutions (i.e. District Forest Office, District Agriculture Office,District lrrigation Office, Office of Nepal Electricity Authority, District TelecommunicationOffice, District Water Supply and Sewerage Office, Traffic Police Office, DistrictAdministration Office, District Survey Office etc.) and Local Bodies (i.e. Municipality,DDC, VDC etc.) including NGO/CBO.
. Review and approval of survey, marking and subproject works.
' Review and approval of proposed ancillary work sites (including workforce camps,quarries, borrow pits and storage areas).
' Project maintenance and environmental monitoring and management following handoverby the Contractor
' The operators of Birgunj Municipality will be responsible for operation andof the newly developed system.
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
fu't"Overseeing of DUDBC project management in accordance with loan condit'o;e{*roverseeing the detailed design and EMp, including periodic site visits tocompliance.
Design and Supervision Consultant (pilJ's representative)
' Preparation of final project construction design, conduct required environmental studiesand EMP design recommendatrons.
o Survey and pegging of project construction design works.
' Supervision of the Contractor to ensure work to be undertaken as per sub-projectconstruction contract.
. inspection ancj reponing c' Coniracior's activiiies to ensure effective implementation ofthe EMP.
. Auditing Contractcrs'.',.'(s e'i ac:ivities against the conditions set out in EMP.
. lssuing correcttve a:::^ ':t-=s:s and conducting follow up rnspections and evaluation ofcorrective actiors
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construction of detailed project design works and implementation of EMp.Participation in site inspections and audits undefiaken by the Design and SupervisionConsultant.
. Implementation of corrective actions in response to requests made by the Design ancls u pervision consultant regarding specific environmental safeguards.
Similarly roles and responsibilities of other local, district and central level institutionsand ihose affected by the project construction will atso be equally important and theproject proponent will maintain interaction and coordination with all of themaccordingly. The roles and responsibilities are as briefed below.
Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment (MoSTE)
Final apprcval of the EIA reports as per the provisions of Act and Ruies ar-rd issueenvironmental clearance.Review of project monitoring reports during construction and operation phases andgive comments for corrective actions.Auditing of project general performance after two years of operation phase.
District Forest Office
. Give approval and permission for tree clearance.
' Assist proponent in pegging, measuring and evaluation of the affected tree.
' Review of monitoring reports of project construction and operation and give commentsfor corrective actions related to vegetation.
Municipality / DDC
' Provide recommendation to the proponent with comments and suggestions and assistproponent in the project implementation"
o Assist in public consultation awareness building organized by the proponent.
' Assist and provide suggestions to the proponent in the matters related to communitymobilization.
. Assist MoSTE in the proposal audit.
' Review of monitoring reporls of project construction and operation and give commentsfor corrective actions.
' Ensure that transparency in the project activities are maintained by all the concernedstakeholders as per EIA report and commitments.
' The operators of Birgunj Municipality will be responsible for operation and maintenanceof the newly developed system.
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During Construction, PIU-STIUEIP-ts'J-^. z-:.---13 ,'. corry out external monitoring of theenvironmental compliance carrieo c;:.,, :-: C:^:'aclo,- while the Design and SupervisionConsultant will carry out internal nrcrii:. r: a: i. I ).r ng cperational phase. ADB will carryout external monitoring white PIU-STiUErr-3 :g;-, 1.,,'il carry out internal monitoring.
8.6 Environmental Audit
The Environmental audit of the project wiil be carried out by Ministry of Science, Technologyand Environment (MoSTE) after two years of project operation as per the pror.,ision of EpRand the estimated cost of NRs. 600,000 has been allocated for this purpose.
During the course of carrying out monitoring and evaluation of impact, if the actual impact isfound higher than the one specified in the conditions prescribed at the time of approving theproposal, the MoSTE through MoUD shatl issue necessary directives to the proponent toadopt measures to reduce or control such impact. Monitoring activities during projectoperation will focus on recording environmental performance and proposing remedial actionsto address unexpected impacts.
8.7 Site Supervision, Monitoring and Reporting
Strict supervision of sub-project construction activities is required prior to, during ancifollowing construction to ensure that works are constructed in accordance with the approveddesigns and that environmental impact are fully mitigated in accordance with ihe EMp" Astandard system of site inspections, reporling and approval shall be undertat<en d"Frftfuelife of sub-project, as described below" # #o.t'#8.7 .1 Pre-Construction Phase fo +'.,
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Pre-construction inspections of each section of the project component unO ,tffi6'iifrtV.S1{{q.shall be undertaken by the Desrgn and Supervision Consultant and Contractor. I?rfi,itt ,"ru"'to:
' ldentify site specific sub-pr-oject construction or environmental problems.
' ldentify existing services and public utilities that are required to be reinstated, extendecj,and re-located.
. ldentify construction waste disposal sites.
' ldentify quarries and borro,.v p,ts site for extraction of construction materials. ldentify labor and work fc.ce ssn p sites.
' PIan of phasing of consi:.ci':' along the drainage, sewerage and road alignment.
Design and Supei-vision Co-s- .:-: and Conii"acior shall discuss anci agree upon the factorslisted above and docume': =--.'. -g y The Design and Supervision Consultant shall reviewthe sites pegged by tne C:-'.'z:.:':rc approve them for construction where appropriate, orrequest the Contracic':: -:-::-: =::s The cost for inspection is included in the sub-projectimplementation cost
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TheDesignandSupervisionConsultantshaltundertakeappropriatesupervisionsofsub-project works during construction, and inspections of ancitlary sites during their period of
TheDesignandSupervisionConsultantshallundertakeappropriateinspectionofallancirary sites in use over preceding months, as we* as any anci*ary site activities currently
in progress, at the end of each month in conjunction with the contractor' lf any activities are
not being undedaken in accordance with the contract or EMP conditions' the Design and
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Monthly Report. The Design and'supervision consultant shall provide a copy of the Monthly
Report to the contractor of the inspection for action. The cost for super-vision is included in
the sub-project implementation cost'
8.7.3 Post - Construction Phase
TheDesignandSupervisionConsultantshatlundertakeapost-constructioncertificationinspection of each completed section of sub-project component and each rehabititated
anciilary sites. certification shail be based upon the contract conditions and EMP conditions'
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8.8 Grievance Re-dress Mechanisnr
Public dissent, especially amongsi icca s:a{3'::ers is obvious and common to surfaceupon the sub-project stretch wnere iis a:i.,,ii, ,s undertaken and continued withoutsuggested environmental safeguarcis oei:ig cor:ec:iy r-espected, most notably during materialextraction, sub-project excavation and srorage or spoil material, and draining out hazardousspills over the private land without consent of tne landowner, and finally, creatinginconvenience to the locals (littering along roaC sicje and arable [and, dust hazard, noisepollution etc.) because of inappropriate construction practice.
The concern/grievances from local/affected peop{e may come up related to inappropriateimplementation of various components of EMP These issues can be easily addressedthrough acknowledgement, evaluation and corrective action and response approach. Toresolve grievance from public or stakeholders concerning the sub-project will be directed tothe Project Manager, PtU, STIUE!P-Birgunj through nominated PRO whc will address socialissues and coordinate with PlU, STIUEIP and local community. For local stakeholders'convenience, this mechanism will be affected by establishing mandatory "grievance registerbook" at the Office of Project Manager, PlU, STIUEIP-Birgunj. The register book willdelineate i) date of grievance registered ii) name i address of grievance lodger (stakeholder)iii) nature of grievance being lodged and iv) location / site of fault works requiring corrections.
Firstly, it will be assessed if the grievances are genuine or suggestion is acceptable.Accordingly, response will be given wiihin 15-30 days by the PlU, STIUEIP-Birgunj inconsultation with the Design and Supervision Consultant. ln case the Project Manager, PlU,STIUEIP-Birgunj through Design and Supervision Consultant is unable to resolve the issue,the matter will be forwarded to the PD, DUDBC/PCO. The corrective action will be carriedout as per the response or action plan indicated to the stakeholder. Lastly if PD,DUDBC/PCO is unable resolve the matter, the matter will be resolved by the court of law.The outcome shall also form part of quarlerly progress report. Grievance re-dressmechanism shall be translated in Nepali language and posted to the respectiveDDC/Municipality office by PlU, STIUEIP-Birgunj at least 30 days prior to commencement ofconstruction works.
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8.9 Accident Response Mechanism during Construction
ln order to adopt prompt accident response mechanism, at work place, a readily availablefirst aid unit including an adequate supply of dressing materials, technician and a standbyvehicle will be provisioned for Accident Response Mechanism. Pertaining to seriousness ofthe nature of injury, immediate transportation to nearby hospital will also be maintained inthe work site.
8.10 Summary of Environmental Mitigation Cost and Benefit Assessment
Most of the mitigation costs are included as in-built in design and estimate. However,mitigation cost not included in in-built design and estimated separately to be included as parlof the contractor's bill of quantity is as listed below- The benefit assessment in terms ofmoney could not be assessed at this.juncture. However, summary of sub-project benefit islisted in the table below.
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water/leachate quarity moniroring i5 s,ies x i2 iimes x 35,000)Provision of health care center
Cost for Environmental Audii
Total Environ mental M itigation/Mon itoring Cost 11,226,270Benefit Assessment
Employment opportunity to local people.Transfer of technical skills and know_how.lncrease in economic activity due to project implementation.Local Development Activity i.e. provision of weil managed cemetery,support to locar schoors, provision of new bridge over Sin{ana iiver, andprovision of health care centre as per the demand of rocar ieopte.lmproved Solid waste Management system of Birgunj Municiparity whichwill reduce environmentar risk associaied with heai-th hazard
"nJ irprou"environment, hearth and hygiene of the peopre as compared to thepresent haphazard dumping of sorid waste in low rand
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Table of Contents{BBREVIATIONS AND ACRONY}IS :........-...............III
1. NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE PROPO\E\T PREPARING THE REPORT....................... ...........4t:
1.1. THE PRopoN8NT.............. ........-.......4
2.2 PROJECT LOCATION AND EXISTNG S -i,]] \\..{STE I\4ANAGEMENT PRACTICE ................... 52.3 PRoJECTAccESSTBiLtTy ................92.4 IMpACTAREADELnrEATIoN........ ......................- 92.5 OBJECTTvES oF TOR....... .............. t02.6 OBJECTTvES oF EIA ..................... l02.7 RATroNALrry roR CoNoucrrNc EIA .............. l02.8 FEATURES oF pRoposED Sue-pRo-recr CoMpoNENT ....-........ I 1
2.9 CoNSTRUCTIoN PLANNnrG.................. "............ 15
]. DATA NEEDED FOR. THE PREPARATIO|.,I OF TTIE REPORT, AND PROCEDURE OF COLLECTTNG
3.1 REeUTRED DaraaNo INFoRMATroN................. ....................11? I I Duvcra r ^\rn t-ttattrn^ r n,r,rn^.,.,. .,...rr I rllnL ru\u vnEtvuuAL Ll\ vtf(ul\lvLtl\ 1............ ---.-.-....-.... I I3.1.2 BroLoGrcAL ENVTRoNMENT ......... 173.1.3 Socro-EcoNoMrc AND CuLTURAL ENVrRoNMENT............. ....................... 173.2 DATACoLLECTToNPRocEDURESi Meruoos... ...-...---""....-._.-. lg3.2.1 DESK STUDy aNo LmeRatuRE REVTEw ........... lg
6. SCOPE DETERMTNED FOR THE PREPARATTON OF THE REPORT"... ......-........,..23
6.1 ScopE or EIA .........23
6.1.2 IssuES Relseo By STAKEHoLDERS.......... ."......236.2 IssuES PRroRrrrzED erqo CoNsToERED FoR THE 8IA...... ._ 246.2.1 ADVERSE IssuES ""....246.2.2 BENEFrcrel IssuEs ........"."..._.".....25
7. IMPACT ON THE ENVTRONNIENT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECT ............26
8. OTHER ALTERNATIVES FOR THE IN{PLEMENTATION OF THE PROPOSAL..."..............."....26
9. MEASURES TO REMOVE AN}'\ECATIVE IMPACT THAT MAY BE NOTICED WHILEIMPLEMENTING THE PROPOS{L ....................26
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IO..PARTICLLARS OF THE COST AND RETURNS OFTHE PROPOSAL......... .............2i
I1. MATTERS TO BE }IONITORED WHILE TMPLEMENTTNG THE PROPOSAL........ ..,................?7
RELEVANT INFORMATION, REFERENCE LISTS, ANNEXES, MAPS, PHOTOGRAPHS, TABLES .'\\CHARTS, GRA.PHS AND QUESTTONNATRES TO BE MONITORED AT THE TIME OF PREPARI\C
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List of Tables
Environmental Study Requirements..... ..:..--- ..'10Salient Features of irroposed Sub-project Component... .--.-..11Environmental lmpact Assessment Schedule... ... " ' " 22
lnput from the Stakeholders. --...23
List of Figures
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Location of Proposed Solid Waste Management and Landfill SiteLayout Plan of the Proposed Sanitary Landfill Site...
List of Study Team Members
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AB BREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS
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Community Based Organizations
District Development Commiltee
District Development profile
Department of Urban Development and Building constructionExecuting Agency
Environment lmprovement project
Environmental lmpact A.ssessment
Environmental Monitoring plan
Environmental Protection Act
EnvironmentaI Protection Rutes
Government of Nepal
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lnitial Environmental Examination
Kilometre
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Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment
Ministry of Urban Development
Non Goverqnrent Organization
Project Affected Peoples
Project Coordination efficeProject lmplementation Unit
The Project Coordination Office (PCO) in Department of Urban Development and BuildingConstruction (DUDBC) is responsible for overall coordination, monitoring andimplementation of STIUEIP assisted by the Project Management Support Consultants(PMSC).
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2, GENERAL INTRODUCTION OF TI-,{E PROPOSAL2.1 Background-re Department of Urban Developr::::::rj Building Construction (DUDBC), under the'.linistry of Urban Development (MoUD, :-:cugh the Government of Nepar, has received-can 2650-NEP: Secondary Towns lnia:rated Urban Environmental lmprovement ProjectSTIUEIP or the Project), from the Asia;r D=,relopment Bank (ADB). MoUD is the execuiing
agency for the Project, working thrcugh DUDBC, and Birgunj municipality is the:n plementing agencies (lAs).
The Project will implement urban env;ronmental improvement on an integrated basisincluding sewerage and drainage, solid waste and urban roads and lanes in the Birgunjmunicipality. lt will also include:
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The Project will be implemented over a five year period supported by the Asian DevelopmentBank (ADB) through project loans. The EIA study covers the Solid Waste Managementcomponent of the subproject with development of Sanitary Landfill for Birgunj Sub-metropolitan City.
Birgunj Sub-Metropolitan City is Nepal's principal trade centre. The city has experiencedrapid groMh especially in the past decade, due to migration to the city from peripheraldistricts and VDCs for security reasons, or other reasons such as for a better livelihood.There is consequently environmental deterior.ation resulting from inadequate sanitation anddrainage, and mounting traffic congestion mainly in the main road leading to poor air qualityin the city. The individual institutional efforts of both the sub-metropolis and sectoralagencies in addressing these issues, has remained uncoordinated and grossly inadequate.Most of the fertile agricultural fields are rapidly converting into residential and commercialareas. The eastern part of the sub-metropolis which lies in the flood-prone area of theSingaha River is also being changed to residential and commercial areas due to pressure ofan increase in the population in the sub-metropolitan city. Most buildings are beingconstructed in Wards 1B and 19. The infrastructural facilities such as solid waste, roads,sewer and storm-water drains and water supply, need to be developed to match the currentrate of other development, which remains a major future concern.
Birgunj Sub-metropolitan City, PlU, STIUEIP has engaged the Design and SupervisionConsultant to undertake Detailed Engineering Survey, Deiign and Conslruction Supervisionfor improvemenUdevelopment of infrastructural facilities including Sanitary Land Fill fmanagement of solid waste for Birgunj City including Environmental lrnpact Assessmepreparation of contract document for execution of the construction work..
2-2 Project Location and Existing Solid Waste Management Practice { tb;The proposed Sanitary Landfill Site for Solid Waste Management of Birgunj Municipalidte&.in ltiyahi and Bishrampur VDC Ward No" 7 and 9 respeitively of Baia oirtri"t in CEffi,"Development Region of Nepal. The Singaha river located on the western part of theproposed sanitary landfill site touches Ward No. 19 of Birgunj Sub-metropolitan city. Theproposed Sanitary Landfill site is linked with Birgunj via existing 1.0km gravel road fromWard No. 19 of Birgunj. The location of proposed solid waste manigement ind landfill site isindicated in Figure 2.1.
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S:ruey data from 2011 stated a per-capita waste generation of ,0.35 .rcglcapldayas municipalaverase with a bulk densitv or b.sza r<g/ ror_Hir;rni sro-r"ti"p"rlJ rnSt rn z3ss-NEp,'nstitutional strenqthening tilurn-ilipti-ti"., ri."i nli"5) Fgr_ a projected popuration of180'624 in 2o1r ' tn" totalhunicip"i ,,,ir.t" generation t? eirgun; sub-metroporis is estimated
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ln all other wards however, as before, the sub-metroporis has been rendering regurarmuntcipal cleaning service in two snitts aaiiy ti". ,i*i"g.and day shitts) at two differentlevels - municipai-tevet "no
*rii rlver ,rhe'"i;;iJil'rever servic" "or"o the area in andaround main roads divided in g Jifrerent routes, *r'.,"i"r, the ward level service covers thearea within the soecific ward' orting winter woitin!-time ot the morning shift is 06:30 -10:30 and rhat
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colleciion points along road sides (unfortunately also in roadside drains) by pick-up
service using tippers and tractor-trailers.
(b) Collecilon and Transportation
. collection of household and commercial wastes dumped at certain designated public
collection points (usually corners of road junctions) by pick-up service using tractor-
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. collection of household and commercial wastes in some core areas by door-to-door
service rendered by some Tote Devetopment committees, and
. transporting the wastes thus collected either to private disposal sites for filling lowlands
upon ,"qr&t of the owners or to the present dump sites near custom office in ward nos'
2 and 19 close to the border to lndia.
It is reported that, collection of waste by container service was practiced some 5-6 years
ago, however without success. The publit container sites were always seen dirty, as wastes
were thrown mostly outside the containers.
Average municipal waste collection was reportedly 30 tons/day in 2011 This shows that,
although city cleaning service coverage is about AOU Oy area, by collected waste quantity
however the service coverage is only about 47% (2011).
(c) Final Disposal
All collected solid wastes are finally disposed of either at private areas for filling lowlands
upon request of the owners, or filling public lands of depressions, stagnant ponding areas,
welands, or even along river bankJwithin the municipal area. The lowlands, after gaining
height by waste filling, -rr" cor"r"d with soil as and when required. Through t.his practice,
sevlral' dump sites-have been changed into valuable lands for developing squatter
settlement areas. Nevertheless, the pr6sent dump site near custom oflice in ward no'2
(close to the border to lndia) is still in operation, however with crude dumping practice.
(d) Composting
Composting of organic waste fractions is very little practiced within the municipal area
although the was-te composition is favorabli for composting. There is reportecjlv rccomminal composting at present, and even household composting is also negligible'
(e) Recycling
Despite high content on reusable/recyclables (e'g. paper, plastics, glass etc') in the
municipal waste stream, the Sub-metropolis, as suih, is not at all involved in recovery of
these waste fractions. Many scrap dealers are found to have settled their kawadi depots in
and around along the roadi to the custom office for their own private business on municipai
solid waste.
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respective job desiriptions remains mostly ,ncleat. According to the current municica
organizational chart, iwo units (i.e. Solid Waste Collection Sub-section and Solid V/a":=
Diiposal Sub-section) are directly responsible for total solid wqsJe T.l1EiT"nt in the Suc-
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-=::l year is projected at 59.02 million NPR (2.2% highe'r compared to the last fiscal year).- s expenditure seems to be very high for the cove-rage and quality of the service being' -: ' ided. Expenditure analysis of t-he list fiscal year shJws that -65.20/o of the total amount' :'<pended in salary,23.8o/o in allowances and other benefits,6.2o/o in fuel and lubricantsl
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: -gunj is quite accessible. lt is linked with .d.ifferent places via the Tribhuvan Rajpath and
=ast-west Highway. There are 115 km of black topeJ road, g3 km gravelled and g2 km=arthen roads and a number of trails within ftre municiprtity. ou"rrll roa"ds in tsirgunj are in a:cor condition. Simara Airport is located about 22kmlo il-.r" nor6r oith";ity.2.4 lmpact Area Delineation
ihe subproject area impact zone for the EIA study has been divided into two parts on the:j:.:t^ ?jl,:i-TlY_fl,! lasnitude.of ftre impaJinuv-rr" "core subproject area,, and the;::i:'"lH:';EX1Jf,:l::ii:,,ffi,:3,:,,11;;:;:::*;t",,,*;##ffi#;:#-d4.,-,r__imcore subproiect area h-$$ -,.,'-.f
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\.{,w_,collection and transportation areas as weu as the ;rJ ih;i;ilffi;;;i:;"'J;:',:i"n.l* --construction and operation of the project and fenced off for safeguarding of variousstructures and facilities as well as the. permanently acquireo area by the project. The .coresubproject area" includes a.reas occupied by the pr.p"rl,o Landfill site at ward T andward gof ltiyahi and BishraTPur vDC respectively of
'Baia oistrict and Birgunj sub-metropolitancity area of Parsa District where collecti-on and transportation of waste is carried outincluding area covering ward 7 and ward s of ttiyahilno gi.nrampur VDC. These area isalso defined as "Direct lmpact Zone".
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2.5 Objectives of TOR
The principat cbjec:;ve of the TOR for the EIA of the Prdject are:
. to identify the general requirements for the EIA of the Subproject area;
. to define the main tasks for EIA investigations and reporting; incorporating the main
issues identifieC during the scoping and the issues and concerns of the local people
raised during the scoping meetings;. to systematization of working procedure;. to set out a time frame with required expert human r"=-@c-'es''for carrying out EIA study
together wiih estimated budget required, and -,,:\' ; ';1'"1'',,i.i. to provide guideline for the ElA. ?|.,, ,r;.i:,,,,..-,i,,1i' .,jl2.6 Objectives of EIA u;") !;; ; i"";ii- ':i':'
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The primary objective of the EIA is to assess and inform '&eman makers about the potential
enviionmentat impacts of the proposed project and to suggest appropriate and pragmatic
mitigation measures to mitigate and I or minimize the adverse impacts so that the Project
can be implemented in an environmentally friendly manner.
The specific objective of the EIA are:
. to document important physical,conditions of the subproject area;
biological, socio-economic and cultural baseline
to identify, predict and assess the adverseproject in terms of magnitude, extent andoperation phases;
. to suggest mitigation measures forbeneficial impacts;
. to familiarize various stakeholders with EIAparticipation programs and to incorporate
and beneficial environmental impacts of theduration during the project construction and
the adverse impacts and enhancement measures for
outcomes through public consultation andtheir relevant concerns and issues in EIA
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report;. to prepare environmental management, monitoring and auditing plans; and to provlde
sufficient information to decision makers about likely consequences of the project due to
its implementation to make the final decision for the approval of the project.
2.7 Rationality for Conducting EIA
As per EPR 1gg7 and its subsequent amendments, EIA is mandatory for the proposec
development of Sanitary Landfill as per clause details presented in Table 2.1.
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. Requires IEE for land filling of wasteranging between 1000-5000 tons peryear whereas EIA for greater than 5000tons per Year.
. Requires IEE for land filling coveringarea between 5 to 10 ha.
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EPR Clause StatementThepropose@process at sanitary landfill in 11.i3 haland at privately owned paddy fanO
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"rtirli"A ,iaround 1Z,SZZ tons per year at year2016 and total solid *r.i" ot ZSq-,ilZtons will be fiiled in the tand fill ."iL
"ru,of 4.92 ha during its j5 years fiie spanr.e. year2030 (DSC design report). ThusrI exceeds the threshold value of landfilling as well as landfilling ,r..-ruqriiingEIA study.
. Construction of bounUarywall, processing shed andwatchmen quarter andworkers changing rooms /shower, waste depositareas;
. Construction of receivingramps and loading bays,tree plantation, turfing-andlandscaping at solid rlrastetransfei points;
. lmprovement of accessroads including internalroads with metallic surface. Site clearance, surfacingand excavation
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Construction ofsolid wasteresourceprocessingcentre in 1 1.13ha land havingtotal life spanof 15 yearsbeginning fromyear 2016 andending in year2030.
owned paddyland of 11.18ha alreadyacquired bytheMunicipality inWard 7 andWard g ofItiyahi andBishrampurVDC of BaraDistrict.
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Location Ideposit area,administrative buildingsincluding health carefacility for workers,watchmen quafter andgenerator house,segregation andprocessing shed, separatededicated pit for medicalwaste, parking lot,weighbridge and vehiclewash, water supplydistribution network, well,surface drainage, Ieachatedrainage collection andsump tanks, leachatetreatment unit, installationof site lights and fireextinguishers;Landfill gas managementfacilities;Waste composting facilityarea;Waste recycling andmaterial recovery.facilitiesarea;Tree plantation, tur.fing andlandscaping in solid wasteprocessing site;River training and bankprotection in Singaha riverincluding retaining walls forembankment protection oflandfill cells"Stock pile area for suitableclay, liner and covermaterial,Operation of the landfilland also other wastemanagement facilities (e, g.MRF, windrow compostingfacility with inpuUoutputdesign capacity) for theestimated life span of theISWM site.
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"i aste collection, Transport and Disposal at sanitary Landfill
--e objective is to organize and prepare a schedule that will collect, transport and dispose': d waste at Sanitary Landfill. Waste coilection points shall be established at designated::ations and transport routes established to increase the present collection service of the':=t of vehicles and trailers and target a coliection service of 600/o. The assessment of road::nditions and coordinating new roules with municipality will be a priority activity to increase-: iiection service.
:e collection efforts will be coordinated with the ward leaders, the households and the"GOs
who are working on the 3Rs as this would decrease their load and increase their:ficiency. The concerted efforts are targeted to minimize waste g"n"rrtion and reduce,',aste at the source or at the points of generation.
'lehicles used for collection and transport of solid wastes shall have appropriate:cmpartments to facilitate efficient storing of sorted wastes while in transit The waste:ompartment shall have a cover to ensure the secure containment of solid wastes while in::ansit.
'^/ards shall be made organized to be responsible for the collection, segregation, recycling ofciodegradable, recyclable, cornpostable and reusable wastes. The resulting residual wastesshall then be transferred to the waste resource processing center for composting andrecycling at the Sanitary Landfill Site. I s
The City's waste collection vehicles coping from different wards of Birgunj shall bring thesegregated recyclable wastes into the waste resources processing "en=tre'in
the saiitaryLandfill site. Further the recyclables will be sorted and biodegradable will be separated thatl'll g_? for composting. The iemaining waste will then be dumlped in designated landfill cellstn a sanitary manner with daily cover of waste, proper management of leaihate and gas.
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--= full fledge construction will be affeciec::r-i'r! ine nronsoon season i.e. June, July and- -gust when the rainwater will obstru.ci in sr-ic::rl impiementation of the project. This effect-=s been taken into account in preparing the scredule.
:.9.2 Project lnfrastructures
-i:e lmplementation Schedule will aiso consider construction camps and facilities. ln the' :inity of the Subproject area, labour camps coulcj be built or rented accommodation shall:: soughtforthe laborswhich shall have ali basic requirements of health and sanitation.
@Allunwantedexcavatedmaterialscomingfromthesiteofdifferent"rolect components shall be disposed off in a systematic wJy in the designated spoil:rsposal areas. some of the volume of excavated material might be useful for filling workscehind retaining and other structures including tanuscaping at borrow areas etc.
Scoil deposits should be shaped into forms merging to the landscape.
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l,"Ji:l" areas wilt be anocated for frOorurl-;;;";'d;;; in due consideration for safedrinking water and sanitation facirities shail be made.
within chure range nearwill be used to provide
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Enoineers Camo:. The Engineers camp and office will be at rented house in Birgunj cityconstituting guesthouse, laboratory, community cenleis, ofiices, ,nJ ii"ing-quarters with safedrinking water, sanitation and communication fl.ifiti"..-
Fmerqencv Medical Unit: ln order to provide a firsthand emergency treatment to all thestaffs' as and when required, a provision of a medical clinic is envisaged within the project;itg for.gm.ergency medical .u*i.u. For further treatment, if so required, one can approachto the distriet hospital in Birgunj.
2.9.3 ConstructionMaterials
The availability of construction material, the time required for their procurement, transport,processing and delivery has a big influence in the planning and scheduling of works at site.The major construction materials-required for the construction which will be looked into fortheir availability, transport. storage and other aspects from project implementation purposeare as follows:
' cement will be impoie: f:c:r ric:a if locar suppry is inadequate;
. Sources for course and fine aggregates and ctalr maierials will be explored. It is highlyIikely to get the materials within chure rangd near amlekhgunj area located around 40 km
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2.9.4 Major Construction Equipments
imported from lndia if local supply is
Some construction equipments envisaged for use during construction and operation phase
will include mixer machines, loader, excavator, grader, vibratory roller, plate compactor,tipper trucks, bitumen distributor, biturnen boiler, asphalt paver, water tanker etc.
2.9.5 Human Resources
The maximum numbers of workers required for the proposed project during the peak periodof construction is estimated to be approximately 150 in numbers. Local people will be givenpriority for employment as per their skill, experience and qualification in the project duringthe construction phase. Similarly, around 20-25 perrnanent jobs will be created during theoperation phase of the project.
2.9.6 ConstructionMethod
The major components of works related to the project will require preipost qualification ofcontractors in order to execute project works under probably two separate package namely:i) Civil works of Sanitary landfill and ii) Supply and installation of equipment and plant. Theconstruction will involve both machine and manpower.
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The ErA wiil be conducted in acsc-::-:e -",:- :-= requirements of the EpR 1gg7. The[:,ffjiJ:nlj;..].,,ouJri,,u'ioii.,,, _; :=: :_: s-= :e adopteo to.lrprute the ErA and its
3.1 Required Data and tnformationThe following information shall be c:lrec:ec c: described in reration to physicar, biorogicar,soclo-economic and cutturai enuironm3ni ci the subproject ;; 'tie
oata of the coresubproject area
3r oirect-i'p,.i Z,oae i,i"l u. =i:i"specific. DetaireJ Jocumentation sha,
focus on those .aspects like)y to bu .h;;;.J rir"rgl project imprementation and shalr;;Jilffi"i"Xinot oe,imii"o'i" ,,nJiorrov*nj o-iiii."r-f Lrogi.jL .o.iJ_e,conomic and cutrural
3'f .1 Physical and Chemical Environment :-:1 u,,.t,i*":i ;1ffi:;\ni' climate Data - temperature, rainfall and humidity of the subproj""t
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. iqig;l31xi,fl::H:i;,;."r vorume, ifi;,;;i,,e to be ,,"Jloi construction,' :#ffi:#il:i;:,1fl"[:[;;ta river) and ground water quarity - physicar, chemicar. water qrlrity ;;;;;;;;i"-diu",.[y.
3.1.2 Biotogical Environment
The subproject area does not fall in any restricted areas, praces of curturar, historical andarcheological imoorta'""1'onr,i"ntr, .on"ervation ,rur., wiro tite nalilriat pa.ks, and any:[',1,51"?B',y["Ji,'Xtr#ii.[i,,f::
. Land ownership; list of landowners likely to be affected by land acquisition andresettlement;
. Income and expenditure of Project Affected Families (PAFs);
. Existing and planned development activities;
Cultural Features
Places of Cultural lmportance - historic, religious or cultural, and archeologicalimportance sites in the project;
. Attitude of the local people to the development and to this project; and
. Cultural practices of the area.
3.2 Data Collection Procedures / Methods
Literature review, field survey (observation, inventory, household survey and key informantsurvey) and stakeholders meetings shall be used to collect data and information. Themethodologies to be applied for the EIA shall be clear hnd specific for physical, biological,socio-economic and cultural environment. These rnethods are discussed below:
3.2.1 Desk Study and Literature Review
Available secondary information and literatures in the form of reporls and maps will becollected and reviewed during the study. Some of the pertinent literatures to be reviewedduring the study period includes;
. PPTA reports;
. lnception and design criteria report;
. Concept plan, preliminary plan, design, drawings etc. of the proposed project;
. District and VDC profile;
. Census data, 2001 published by Central Bureau of Statistics, GON;
. Topographical and land use maps of the area;
. EIA reports of similar projects.
Other required data and information will be collected from the Topographic SurveyDepartment, Department of Forest and Soil Conservation, Agricultural Development Office,Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), concerned District Development Committee (DDC),
'.4unicipality and Village Developnie:: ::__:_:3encies.'
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3.2.2 Fietd Study
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Direct observatiol by the expert and field rneasurement methods will be employed forgenerating the physical database including -.=ting. and interviews with knowledgeablepersons of the local areas. Most of the piv.i.rr .iuironrunt data will be compiled fromconcept design of sanitary randfiil site at rtiyahi and Bishrampur vDC.similarly' for biological database, vegetation surveys within llrg n19i""1 site (though fewer)shall be conducted ano ptants rpf"i"; in the impaci area shalt be identified. The loss of fewplants will be surueyed and estimafled. The fauna in trre area shall be identified through fieldobservations andliscussions-sffire of river watei and ground water will be collected forlaboratory analysis.
Required data and information on prevailing socio-economic conditions, quality of life, valuesand infrastructures will be cottecieJ thro;gn oo."*riion by experts, questionnaire tools,focus group discussions, starenotJers meeting, ,nJ household surveys. Besides, keyinformants survey will also u" crrtruo oyl.lo gather pertinent information oh socio-economicand cultural practices, education and skilr aii;.;i L;;i, use of community resources andfacilities' problems and major i..r"., expected impacts:and. possible mitigation measures,local perception on trre propotJJ' pro.;""t ut.. -iniormation
on land acquisition andcompensation issues will be collected.'^ll'?qlrr.y,"thl' socio-economic conditions will be:;:i:?t',iiJ:;:l,H#,ffi1 ,lffi
ln addition, application .of accepted tools of impact assessment bysuggestions and knowredge of the rocar peopre wiil arso be taken intoirnpact evaluation, recommLnding mitigation and monitoring tne prans.
3.2.3 PublicConsuttation
Meetings and discussions wiil be herd with the concerned peopreild communities, the stakehotder. ,, weil as the locar rinecomments regarding the imprementation of the pioporlo project.
3.2.4 Analysis of Data
The data and information gathered from the field work wiil be compiled and analyzed toestablish the relations betwJen the environmentat impacts ano their mitiQation measures. onthe basis of data analyses, conclusions will be drawn on the resolution of environmentallssues and enhancement of the environment of ine'subproject area. Field data shall becompiled and cross checked for errors and discrepancies, if any, All the data shall becompiled into a computerized database system.
3.2.5 Public Hearing
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Public hearing program will be conducted at the appropriate location in the subproject areato inform the Iccal coinmunities and the stakeholders about the proposed project and togather their cpinions, comments and suggestions. A noiice for the public hearing shall bepublished in a national daily newspaper. The notice of the public hearing will be given inadvance to the locai people through the concerned Municipality, VDCs, and other concernedagencies. An Executive Summary of the draft EIA report in Nepali language will be preparedand distributed to the participants.
fhe public hearing program will mainly focus on the findings of the draft ElA, provideinformation and the awareness about the project plans and programs, building up of mutualconsensus on the implementation of the project, identification of key issues andconsideration of these issues in the EIA report and in the project design. Public views,opinions and relevant issues raised in the program will be recorded.
3.2.6 Public Notice
At the final stage of EIA Study, a public notice of 30 days duration will be given in a nationaldaily newspaper by MoSTE requesting individual or institutional stakeholders to provide theircomments on the EIA report. Copies of the EIA report will be displayed at the project sites aswell as different public places including some relevant libraries.
3.2.7 Consultation with Concerned Agencies
The following organizations will be consulted during the preparation of the EIA:
Central Level Agencies
Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment (MoSTE); Ministry of Urban Development(MoUD); Department of Urban Development and Building Construction (DUDBC); and otherrelevant Government Departments.
District Level Agencies
District Development Committee, District Survey Office, District Land Revenue Office,District Agriculture Development Office, District Soil Conservation Office, District HealthOffice, and other concerned district level agencies.
.,Lo cal Level Organizatio ns
Birgunj Sub-motropolitan City, VDCs, Schools, health posts, non-governmentalorganizations (NGOs), and other related organizations.
3.3 tmpact Matrix
An impact matrix shall be developed and used to identify project impacts on physical,biological, socio-economic and cultural resources of the subproject area during theconstruction and operation phases of the project. Based on the information and assessmentof the studies, project induced beneficial and adverse environmental impacts shall beidentified. The impacts shall further be classified as shor/ term, medium term and long termin terms of DURATION; /our, high and medium in terms of MAGNITUDE and; site specific,local and regional in terms of EXTENT. The impacts shall also be categorized for theconstruction and operation phases.
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POI-ICIES, LAWS, RULES A CD P,'IAN UALS TO BE TAKEN INTOACCOUNT WHILE PREPARIT,,IG TiiE REPORTThe following policies, laws, acts :_ =. ^ ^ , _ , treviewedwhi-le'unde.trr.ing'Er,irirar-=: =-= -?--z= lguide / guidelines etc. shall be
4.1 plan, policies and Strategies
. lnterim Constitution of Necai 2^:: :^^-. Three years lnterim plan - L' -. Environmental policy and pian. Other relevant policies
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Guidelines and Manuals
National EIA Guidelines, 2050 (1993)
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5. PREPARATION OF THE REPORT
5.1 Time
The EIA study for the proposed project will be completed within 6 months upon obtainingapproval for scoping and ToR. The time schedule with various tasks is shown in Table 5.1.
5.2 Estimated Budget
As IEE/EIA is parl of DSC ToR, the budget for the study team is included in DSC Contract.
5.3 Necessary Experts
The following experts / specialist will be involved in the EIA:
. Environmentalspecialist
. Solid Waste Management Exped
. Ecologist / Botanist / Zoologist
. Sociologist / Socio-economist
. Hydrologist / Hydro-geologist
. Engineering Geologist / Geotechnical Engineer
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. Loss of farm land, other categ.--, :.. lssues on public/private utilir=s =-:and well managed cemetery: 1',s-r_:. lncrease in health and sanitation --.r
cf site clearance;Demand for a peripheral road
' Occupational health and safe:.,' H:e '.' .e'. :=r:er for labour and their children.(issue raised by locals)
' Conflict between local communii.;',',::-:=-s e:. cutside construction workers;. lncrease in bad habit due to sudcen :as- ic,.,,.' Employment for locals specifically prcje ,r a:ected families. (/ssue raised by locats)
(ii) Operation Phase
. Public health, Health and sanitation risk:' Risk of dis.turbance by local peopre in rransportation of waste;' Risk of nuisance to neighbors due to iack or inadequate supply of water";' occupational health and safety. Health care center for workers and neighborhood.(/ssue raised by tocals)
' Employment for locals specifically project affected families. (/ssue raised by locals)' Rodents development/attraction and impact on agro productivity.. Aesthetic values, foul/bad odour.' study on site recovery upon saturation of Landfiil site capacity. Ep ;r',il_i:fu
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fillir'd,. Enhancement in technical skills and know_how;' lncrease in local economy .u.n ,, business, rental of houses and its impact on localeconomy and;' Increased mobility through improved project access and internal road. (/ssue raisedby tocals)
' Demand for a well managed cemetery. (/ssue raised by the locals)' Projects contribution to the local school.'(/ssue raised by locals)
(ii) Operation Stage
' Employment generation to rocar peopre. (/ssue raised by tocars)' Developed infrastructure for the disposal of solid waste in sanitary landfill will reduceenvironmental risk associated with health hazard.' lmproved environment, health and hygiene of the people reducing the risk of adverseenvironmental impacts associateo wittr improved solid waste rnr,i"t"r"nt system.' Locals demand fertilizer in a cheaper rate from the project for the a#ecteo villages. (/ssueraised by locals)
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7. IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THEPROJECT
The proponent shall identify and evaluate each project impact on the environment during theconstruction and operation phases. Each impact shall be evaluated as per the National EIAGuidelines, 1993 or the other standard methods, and shall be documented in the EIA report.The nature of impacts, such as direct or indirect, beneficial or adverse, reversible orirreversible, and their magnitude shall be identified in the ElA. The EIA shall assess impactcategorized under Magnitude (high, medium, low), Extent (siie specific, local and regional)and Duration (short term, medium term, & long term) using appropriate criteria anddefinitions
The proponent shall also consider the cumulative impacts that might arise due toimplementation of the project. A matrix including identified impacts shall be prepared bycategorizing impacts in terms of physical, biological, socio-economic and culturalenvironment for all the project phases. The identification and assessment of impacts andsignificance analysis shall be conducted based on the professional judgment, National EIAGuideline '1993 etc.
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8. OTHER ALTERNATIVES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROPOSAL
The study shall document no action alternative and other possible alternatives of the project.ln general, the following alternatives shall be considered:
. Design and Layout Planning
. Technology and Procedure of Operation
. Time Schedule and Raw Materials to be Used
. Do Nothing Alternative
9. MEASURES TO REMOVE ANY NEGATIVE IMPACT THAT MAY BE NOTICEDWHILE IMPLEMENTING THE PROPOSAL
ln order to avoid and or minimize adverse environmental impacts, cost effective and locallyimplementable mitigation measures will be included in the EIA Report. The EIA Report willalso include cornpensatory, corrective and preventive measures as applicable. The reportnray also include augmentation measures to provide additional benefits rather than moremitigation of impacts. Furthermore, mitigation measures should be included for design,construction and operational stages, particularly to address physical, biological, socio-economic and cultural impacts as applicable. Mitigation measures will be included as a partof the Environmental Management Plan (EMP). These measures will be clearly set out inthe EIA and the Contract Documents. EMP wili specifically include:
. Environrnental management action plan (EMAP)r fl matrix showing the identified impact and corresponding mitigation measure. Estimated cost for mitigation. Monitoring and evaluation
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Summary of Cost Benefit assessment shall be given which shall include the followings:
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. Cost for Enhancement Measures,
. Cost for Other Social Support Programs and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR),
. Cost for Environmental Monitoring,
. Total Project Cost; and Total Project Benefit, and
. Percentage of total Environmental Cost to the Total Project Cost.
10. PARTTCULARS OF THE COSTTAND RETURNS OF THE PROPOSAL
The Proponent shall include cost for benefits augmentation and adverse impacts mitigationmeasures to the extent possible in the EIA report.
11. MATTERS TO BE MONITORED WHILE TMPLEMENTING THE PROPOSAL
Important monitoring parameters, schedule of monitoring and responsible agencies formonitoring for both construction and operational stages will be identified, included and welldocumented in the EIA report. Estimated cost foi environmental monitoring should beincluded in the main reporl. Three basic types of monitoring discussed below will beincluded. lndicators specifying these monitoring types along with the schedule of moniloringwill be given.
. Baseline monitoring : includes parameters which indicate the changes in the baselineenvironmental condition during the project construction, after the project completion orduring operation and maintenance of the project
. lmpact monitoring : includes parameters indicating the changes occurring due to theimplementation of project
. Compliance monitoring: this employs periodic sarnpling or continuous recording ofspecific environmental quality indicators or pollution levels to ensure project compliancewith recommended environmental protection standards.
11.1 EnvironmentalAuditing
Environmental Auditing is an integral part of EPR, 1997, and is mentioned in its Chapter2,Item 14. It obliges Ministry of Environment to conduct environmental auditing two years afterthe project is completed. During the study, an auditing plan should be prepared to assessthe effectiveness of implemented mitigation measures. Furthermore, the type of auditing,auditing indicators, method of auditing and cost for conducting the audit shall also beincluded in the EIA Report.
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REFEREfTOES
District Development Profile of lres: Z-:tPPTA Reporl.lnception Report, Design Criieria P,=:cn a-: C::r:epi plan of the project.Nepal Development lnformatror: rirDl . 2::5 Nepal District profile, 2006,Kathmandu, Nepal.Central Bureau of Statistics (CBSr Ju:ie 2!!i. Population Census-2001, NationalReport, Kathmandu, Nepal.Central Bureau of Statistlcs (CBSI Nov 200'1, Population of Nepal, PopulationCensus-2OO1, Village Development Cornmiitee / Municipality, Kathmandu, Nepal.District & VDC Profile of Nepal published in 2013 by lntensive Study and ResearchCentre, Kathmandu, Nepal.Village Development Committee ProfileStudy & Research Centre.
of Nepal published in 2010 by lntensive
9. Uprety 8.K., Environmental lmpact Assessment: Process and Practice , Kathmandu,Nepal.
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List of SD/ToR Studv Team Members
Name/Position in SDffoRTeam
Study QualificationArea(s) of study in
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'.ir. Ricardo Mate Miranda / Solid.'/aste Management Specialistnternational)
Sanitary Landfill for lmproved Solid Waste Management
PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND FOGUS GROUP DISCUS
lssues Raised
Venue: Landfill Site, ltiyahi 7 and Bishrampur 9, Bara
Date: 2070181 13 (Novemb er 28, 2013)
S.No. lssues / Comments fromthe Participants
Joint recommendations by the Participants and DSCConsultant
1 The local people should begiven opportunity foremployment.
Provision has been made in the project to give priority tothe local people for employment to the extent possibledepeding upon their skill and capacity.
2. Priority be given foremployment to the localpeople.
Provision has been made in the project to give priority tothe local people for employment to the extent possibledepeding upon their skill and capacity.
J. There should be propermanagement intransporation of solidwaste so that spread ofodour and smell could beminimized.
. Allthe vehicles carrying solid waste will be properlycovered.
. Every day's solid waste will be collected immediately,separated, laid, spread, covered by soil andcompacted in the landfill cells.
. Buffer zone will be developed all around the landfillsite with tree plantation for attenuation of odour andsmell.
4. . Collection and disposalof solid waste shouldbe done properly.
. The solid wastemanagement should bedone as such that thereis minimum chance ofspread of disease.
. The existing earthenroad should beupgraded to sealedsurface.
. The project's solid waste management provisionsproper collection and disposal of waste in the sanitarylandfill in the engineered manner.
. The sanitary landfill includes engineeringmanagement of solid waste giving due regards inminimization of spread of disease.
. The design drawing includes provision for upgradingof existing earthen road to sealed surface.
5. . Littering of solid wasteshould be avoidedwhile transportation
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Sanitary Landfill for lmproved Solid Waste Management
PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSIONS
lssues Raised
Venue. Birgunj Sub-Metropolitan City 19, Nagwa Ward Office, Parsa
Date: 207018113 (Novemb er 28, 2013)
S.No. lssues / Comments fromthe Participants
Joint recommendations by the Participants andDSC Consultant
1 The project should minimizeodour and smell.
. All the vehicles carrying solid waste will be properlycovered.
. Every day's solid waste will be collectedimmediately, separated, laid, spread, covered bysoil and compacted in the landfill cells.
. Buffer zone will be developed all around the landfillsite with tree plantation for attenuation of odour andsmell.
2. Priority be given foremployment to the localpeople.
Provision has been made in the project to give priorityto the local people for employment to the extentpossible depeding upon their skill and capacity.
4. Minimization of accidents andmedical treatment to workers.
. ln order to minimize the unwanted accidents andpossible effect of dust and gaseous emission toconstruction workers, the project will ensureadequate safety measures such as provision ofhelmets, masks, air plugs, road signs, warningsignals and fire extrnguishers etc.
. The construction site will have a provision of healthclinic along with necessary medicines forimmediate treatment in case of anv accidents.
5. Presently a security guardnamely Mr. Mahendra RautKurmi is employed for thesecurity of proposed landfillsite. He should be givencontinuity during Project'simplementation.
Provision has been made in the project to give priorityto the local people for employment to the extentpossible depeding upon their skill and capacity.
6. The project should beimplemented as soon aspossible.
The project is in its final shape for tendering. lt will beimplemented as soon as tendering and evaluationprocess is over.
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6. Mr. Ramesh Kumar, Secretary, ltiyahi VDC, Bara
Welcome Speech and lntroduction about the Project: Mr. Nagendra Jha, TeamLeader, DSC, STIUEIP, Birgunj
Detail Briefing about EIA of Sanitary Landfill Site: Mr. Sarad Raj Shrestha,Environmental Specialist, DSC, STIUEIP, Birgunj
Discussion: The floor was open for comments and suggestions from the participants.
Master of Ceremony: Mr. Hem Raj Subedi, Socio-economist, DSC, STIUEIP, Birgunj
Raporter: Mr. Kameshwor Prasad Singh, Engineer, DSC, STIUEIP, Birgunj
PROCEEDINGS OF PUBLIC HEARING
The public hearing program conducted on Paush 06, 2070 (December 21, 2013) atShree Nepal Rastriya Madhyamik Vidhyalaya, Nagwa Ward No. 19 of Birgunj Sub-Metropolitan City was chaired by Mr. Mohammad Sarif, Sr. Citizen of Nagwa Ward No.19 of Birgunj Sub-Metropolitan City. The chief guest was Mr. Bijaya Dongol, actingExecutive Officer, Birgunj SutrMetropolitan City Office. The program was also attendedby representative from the BSMC, PIU-STIUElP, Secretary of Ward 19-BSMC,Secretaries of Bishrampur and ltiyahi VDC and local people.
On behalf of the poroponent, Mr. Nagendra Jha, the Team Leader, DSC, STIUEIPwelcomed all the guest and participants attending the public hearing program. He briefedabout the project, its status and further activities that are due in the process. Heemphasized that the project's detail design is almost complete and the procurement
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Mr. Sarad Raj shrestha, the Environmental specialist from the DSC, STIUEIP stated the
purpo." of the public hearing program. He made presentations on the EIA repod
prepared for the proporeO Slnitari Landfill Site development. He briefed about the
environmental settinis potential adverse environmental impacts due to project
implementation and proposed mitigation measures in-built in the design for its
minimizatron. ne ouilin'ed'prolects pro-vision on various enhancement measures targeted
for the betterment of local community' He conveyed conclusion and recommendation
drawn from EIA findings.
Views Expressed bY the SPeakers
summary of Public Hearing deliberations and views expressed by the speakers are
given below.
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. He expressed his pleasure on exchange of opinion with the local people and thanked
them for their support and cooperation rendered during acqulsition of land that was
. He emphasized that the project is loan finance from Asian Development Bank and
highlighted project settings on Private Public Partnership approach.
. He clarified on issues raised by the locals and said the project provisions all the
remedial measures for minimization of adverse environmental impact due to
implementation or the project and urged all to keep.positive thinking on project
implementation. He ,uiO if,at the pro]ect rather wilt improve the environment of
Birgunj.
Mr. Amatya made aware regarding another project component that will improve
drainage, sewerage and roadi of Birgunj Municipility that will ultimately resolve the
flooding problem that Birgunj is presently facing'
The sTlUElP project in Birgunj consists of two components. First will take care of
drainage, Sewerage and roJds-improvement while second focuses on improvement
of solid waste *rn.g.;"nt of aitgrnj Sub-metropolitan City by developing Sanitary
Landfill site at ltiyahi 7 and Bishrampur 9 of Bara District. The drainage component
provisions more investment in Nagwa Ward No. 19' The present haphazard dumping
of solid waste in Biigunj will now-be managed properly by placing solid waste in a
sanitary mannepii-.por"d landfill site having various infrastructures including
composting Plant.
The social development program of the project consists of various training program
to be given to atfected lotals"in a priority basit. tf'". pLrase.wise training program will
now focus on atfecieO locals of ltiyahi/Bishrampur VDC of Bara District and Nagwa
WarO No. 19 of Birgunj Sub-metropolitan City'
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Mr. Deveki Prasad Chaurasiva. Enqineer. BSMC Office
The project will be implemented as per the detail designenvironmental impacts.
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Mr. Raiiv Giri. Social Development Officer. PlU. STIUEIP
. The training program to be rendered by the Project basically focuses on tailoring,badic computer, driving, beautiparlor, and mobile reparing etc.
. He urged the affected locals to form cluster of committees and submit selectedtraining program sought to the project through respective ward office. These willease the project in selecting training candidate for suitable training program.
Mr. Satish Kumar Shrivastav, Secretarv, NaowaWard No. 19. Birquni, Parsa
He urged that the ward office will coordinate with the project on training programs soughtby different committees from the affected locals. Similar Notation was delivered by Mr.Ramananda Mahato, secretary, Bishrampur VDC and Mr. Ramesh Kumar, Secretary,Itiyahi VDC of Bara District.
After the expression of views and concerns by the representatives, people were atlowedto express their feeling and views on the project. Similarly, various issues were raised bytotal 11 participants. The copy of written comments is presented at the end of theproceeding. on behalf of the proponent, Team Leader Mr. Nagendra Jha andEnvironmental Specialist Mr. Sarad Raj Shrestha answered the querries raised by theparticipants. lt was assured that the project is committed to safeguard the environmentand will implement all the mitigation and enhancement measures outlined in the EIAreport within the rules and regulation of the Government of Nepal.
The proponent elaborated that the environmental impact assessment process isconducted in accordance with Environmental Protection Rules. The purpose of EIAstudy is classifying the impacts which can be avoided or mitigated or compensated. Thestudy will incorporate all the relevant issues raised during the public hearing meeting.The proponent will submit the EIA Report to MoSTE through Ministry of UrbanDevelopment by incorporating the suggestions of this meeting. MoSTE will make EIAreport public by publishing 30 days public notice in one of the national daily newspaper.The notice will specify the locations where the EIA report will be available. People willhave another opportunity to review the report and makie sure that their concerns andsuggestions are incorporated. People can directly send the suggestions to MoSTE ifthey have not been incorporated in Final EIA Report.
/ssues Raised by the Participants
The issues raised and answers given during the public hearing meeting are summarizedas follows.
Mr. Shom P. Chaurasiva
lssues:
. The temple nearest to the project site should be rectified.
. The project should construct Cemetary.
. New bridge whoud be built on Singaha River. n'1q€({'Answers:
. The cost for rectification of temples, construction of well managed cemetery and a
bridge in Singaha river is already included in the project design estimate.
Mr. Lalu P. Chaurasiva
lssues:
. The locals of Nagwa should be involed in development works.
. Land for Cemetary should be identified and constructed accordingly.
Answers:
. The project will give priority to affected locals on employment opportunities as pertheir skill and capacity.
. During construction, the Municipality will identify appropriate location for constructionof well managed cemetery in consultation with the locals. The project has alreadyallocated budged for the same.
Mr. Ram Binod Sinqh
lssues:
. The project should develop our surrounding villages by constructing roads.
Answers:
o The project in it's design and estimate includes development of roads, bridge anddrainage structures including various training programs for the affected locals.
Mr. Krishna P. Kashuwaha
lssues:
The mechanism for minimization of odor problem should be clarified.The project should make arrangement for few locals to observe ongoing similarproject to ensure that the project will not incure any adverse impacts.The project NGO has been rendering training program without maintaining co-ordination with the local club. This should not happen in future.
Answers:
o For minimization of odor, the solid waste will be transported at the earliest from thecollection point in closed vehicles. The waste will be immediately sorted forcomposting and recycling while the residual waste will be laid, spread in layers, dailycovered by clay soil and compacted. Further, a buffer zone all around the landfill sitewill be developed with plantation of suitable trees for the attenuation of air pollutionand smell.
o During construction period, the project will organize visit program for few selectedlocals to similar project to make them aware that the sanitary landfilling system willnot adversely affect the local environment.
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Mr. Medhish P. Yadav
lssues:
' The project should give priority to the children of affected locals for employrnent asper their skill and capacity.
Answers:
o lt is already mentioned that the project provisions in providing employmentopportunity to the extent possible to the affected locals as per their skiii and cafacity.
Mr. Ariun P. Yadav
lssues:
' Alerted that the project works will be stopped if the assurance given at present is notfulfilled.
. Assurance for employment should be fulfilled.
Answers:
o The project will stick towards its committment.
Mr. Harindra Yadav
lssues:
' The assurance made by Municipality during acquisition of land should be fulfilled.o we are suspicious on quality operation of the landfill by the Municipality.o Environmental pollution should be minimized.. We are assured that the project will rectify nearby temple.' Assurance only is given for construction of health post but it has not been initiated.' Employment opportunity to the affected locals should be assured.' Construction of bridge should be carried out together with project implementation.Answers:
o All the above assurances are provisioned inimplemented.
. Various mitigation measures are inclusive inenvironmental pollution.
' A health clinic will be established upon commencement of project work within the sitefor use by project personnel as well as local residents.. The bridge over Singaha River will be constructed.. The landfill will be operated as per its operational plan.
Rest of the issues raised by other four participants is similar to the issues already voicedabove.
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DOCUMENTATION OF PAPERS OF PUBLIC HEARING
The EIA reporl coutd be legally finalized only after incorporation of issues during public
hearing on Draft EIA Reporl. Almost all the issues raised by locals are alreadyaddressed in this EIA reporl. Hence, in order to comply with the legal requirements, thedocumentation of procedures indicated in the EPR 1997 seems important. The EIA
report is such a compilation and contains the following.
. Public Notice and Muchulkas.
. Public Hearing Deliberation and Collection of Written Notes (lssues/Suggestions)from the participants.
. Executive Summary of Draft EIA Report (NepaliVersion).
. Recommendations from the affected VDCs and Municipality.
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