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Environmental Monitoring Report 3rd Quarterly Report December 2015
VIE: Mong Duong 1 Thermal Power Project
Prepared by Thermal Power Projects Management Board 1 (TPMB1) for the Vietnam Electricity
and the Asian Development Bank.
This environmental monitoring report is a document of the borrower. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB's Board of Directors, Management, or staff, and may be preliminary in nature. In preparing any country program or strategy, financing any project, or by making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area in this document, the Asian Development Bank does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area.
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EVN GENCO 3
Thermal Power Projects Management Board 1 (TPMB1)
MONG DUONG (2 x 500MW) THERMAL POWER PLANT PROJECT
3rd QUARTERLY
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING REPORT 2015
Period: 1st
July to 30th
September 2015
Contract No: TPMB1-EVN/ADB-2610L2MFF-Consulting-002
December 2015
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ........................................................................................................... 1
2. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................ 2
2.1. The Project ...................................................................................................................................... 2
2.2. Incorporation of Environmental Requirements into Project Contractual Arrangements .................. 2
2.3. Project Implementation Progress .................................................................................................... 3
2.4. Report Purpose ............................................................................................................................... 4
2.5. Environmental Law and Regulation ................................................................................................. 4
3. ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE INSPECTION............................................................... 4
3.1. Environment Compliance at Construction Site ................................................................................ 5
3.2. Health Safety and Environment Aspects (HES) ................................................................................ 6
3.2.1. Health, Safety & Environmental Management Plan (EMP) .............................................................. 6
3.2.2. HSE Management Organization (EPC Contractor Hyundai E&C) ...................................................... 6
3.2.3. Man Hours of EPC Contractor and its Subcontractors ...................................................................... 6
3.2.4. Accident Free Man hours of the EPC Contractor and its Subcontractors ......................................... 7
3.2.5. Health, Safety and Environmental Training Training Methodology: ................................................. 7
3.2.6. Health, Safety & Environment Inspection ......................................................................................... 8
3.2.7. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)................................................................................................ 8
3.2.8. Security Status .................................................................................................................................. 8
3.2.9. Safety Award ..................................................................................................................................... 8
3.2.10. Waste Management ......................................................................................................................... 8
4. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY MONITORING .................................................................. 10
4.1. Air Quality, Noise and Vibration Monitoring ................................................................................. 10
4.1.1. Monitoring of Air Quality ................................................................................................................ 10
4.1.2. Noise Monitoring ............................................................................................................................ 14
4.1.3. Vibration Monitoring ...................................................................................................................... 16
4.1.4. Overall Assessment ......................................................................................................................... 17
4.2. Water Quality Monitoring ............................................................................................................. 21
5. AQUACULTURE & FISHERY ................................................................................................ 21
5.1. Overview....................................................................................................................................... 21
5.2. Inspection Activities ...................................................................................................................... 21
5.2.1. Monitoring Sites.............................................................................................................................. 21
5.2.2. Environmental Condition at Monitoring Time ................................................................................ 21
5.2.3. Monitoring Result and Assessment ................................................................................................ 21
6. MANGROVE REFORESTATION MONITORING ............................................................... 22
7. OVERALL CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ................................................. 22
7.1. Health, Safety and Environment ................................................................................................... 22
7.2. Environmental Quality Monitoring ................................................................................................ 23
7.2.1. Air & Noise and Vibration Monitoring ............................................................................................ 23
7.2.2. Water Quality Monitoring ............................................................................................................... 24
7.2.3. Aquaculture and Fisheries .............................................................................................................. 24
7.2.4. Mangrove ........................................................................................................................................ 24
APPENDIX 1 ENVIRONMENTAL TEAM ORGANIZATION CHART .................................... 25
APPENDIX 2: HSE ORGANIZATION CHART ............................................................................ 27
APPENDIX 3: PICTURES OF AIR QUALITY AND NOISE ...................................................... 28
APPENDIX 4: PICTURES OF AQUACULTURE AND FISHERY ............................................. 29
APPENDIX 5: PICTURES OF HSE ................................................................................................ 30
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LIST OF TABLES
Table 2.1: Institutional Responsibilities for EMP Implementation ......................................................... 2
Table 2.2: The Implementation Progress of Mong Duong 1 Thermal Power Plant during the 3rd
Quarter of 2015 ....................................................................................................................................... 3
Table 3.1: Accident-free Man-hour ......................................................................................................... 6
Table 3.2: Health, Safety & Environment Training Status ....................................................................... 7
Table 3.3: Health, Safety & Environment Inspection .............................................................................. 8
Table 3.4: The Generated Waste amount during July to September 2015 ............................................ 9
Table 4.1: The Monitoring Location, Parameters, Equipment and Methodology for Ambient Air
Quality ................................................................................................................................................... 11
Table 4.2: Monitoring Results of TSP and PM10 ................................................................................... 12
Table 4.3: The Monitoring Location, Parameters, Equipment and Methodology for Noise Monitoring
.............................................................................................................................................................. 14
Table 4.4: Monitoring Results of Noise Level at Residential Areas ....................................................... 15
Table 4.5: Monitoring Results for Noise Level at the working site ........................................................ 16
Table 4.6: The Monitoring Location, Parameters, Equipment and Methodology for Vibration
Monitoring ............................................................................................................................................ 17
Table 4.7: Monitoring Results of Vibration at Residential Sites ............................................................ 17
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 3.1: The Monitoring Missions for Different Environmental Aspects during the 3rd Quarter of
2015 ......................................................................................................................................................... 5
Figure 4.1: Monitoring Locations of Air Quality, Noise Level and Vibration ........................................ 12
Figure 4.2: Monitoring result of TPS 1hour ........................................................................................... 13
Figure 4.3: Monitoring result of TPS 24hour ......................................................................................... 13
Figure 4.4: Monitoring result of PM10 1hours ..................................................................................... 13
Figure 4.5: Monitoring result of PM10 24hours ................................................................................... 13
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1: List of First Aids cases and the Fire Incident
Attachment 2: Photos of Dumping Areas
Attachment 3: Document of Treating Waste in Authorized Area
Attachment 4: Document of Treating Septic
Attachment 5: List of Hazardous Waste Generated
Attachment 6: Hazardous Waste Company Certificate
Attachment 7: Photos of HDEC’s Te porary Hazardous Waste Storage
Attachment 8: Pictures for Noise Level Monitoring
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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Mong Duong 1 Thermal Power Plant project has been classified as category A1 in
accordance with ADB’s Environmental Assessment Guidelines (2003). The Project EMP developed as an integral part of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process of the
Project was completed and approved by ADB in 2006.
To ensure that negative environmental health and safety impacts are minimized and
addressed effectively throughout the project implementation and operational phase, an
environmental management plan (EMP) has been formulated detailing mitigation measures
and a monitoring program during various project phases of the Mong Duong 1 Thermal
Power Plant project, which is located in Quang Ninh province (Northern part of Vietnam).
The Quarterly Environmental Monitoring Report is highlighting the environmental
monitoring tasks and quality observations performed by various project entities on air &
noise, vibrations, water quality, aqua culture and fishery development and mangrove
reforestation.
It is further reporting on health & safety issues at project sites as well as social impacts on
affected communities including gender issues related to man and women working together on
the same project and sharing some common camp facilities.
The report covers the works implemented during the period from July to September 2015 and
provides a summary of current problems, conclusions and recommendations on how to best
mitigate impacts on affected parties and environment.
The following environmental aspects were investigated for environmental compliance and
environmental quality during the reporting period.
• Health, Safety and Environment (HSE)
• Air and noise quality
• Aquaculture and fisheries status
• Water quality
Below is the summary table for activities of monitoring missions at the Construction Site of
each discipline:
Monitoring Aspects Quarter III/2015
July August September
Occupational Health and Safety 8th
-10th
July 15 24th
-26th
Aug 15 22th
-24th
Sep 15
Air and Noise Quality 24th
-26th
Aug 15 11th
-13th
Sep 15 27th
-29th
Sep 2015
Aquaculture/ Fishery 29th Sep to 1st Oct 2015
Water Quality - - -
Air & Noise and Vibration Issues
Regarding Air Quality and noise impact levels, the monitoring results of affected areas of
this quarter do not show significant changes comparing with that of the last quarter.
However the impact was worse due to increasing work volume month over month.
Aquaculture and Fisheries
Based on the results of the survey carried out in the areas of Mong Duong, De Dach and
Thac Thay Rivers, Luong Gac and Costal Line of Cam Hai Commune during the third
quarter of 2015, it was observed that the construction phase of Mong Duong I Thermal Plant
has recently created minor impacts on the fishermen’s livelihood and fishing activities in the
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inspected area.
It is recommended to monitor closely the aquatic species (plankton and benthos) before
Mong Duong 1 thermal plant goes into operation.
Health & Safety and Environment
Monitoring consists of daily observation and inspections of environmental pollution, soil
contamination, fire hazards, labor and site safety issues and other health or safety hazards.
Current results show
• HSEM Plan (Rev B) the Organization structure is in line with the plan. Safety
Engineers/Officers have Certificate of OHS and working experience shows good
performance of OHS
• HDEC’s training programs was carried out at site. Current employees are required
to get a basic health check, while new the employees or visitors are required to
get a training course on safety conducted by the Contractor before entering the
site.
In order to maintain a good standard, the EPC contractor is required to strictly follow the site
safety plan, warn offenders and in repeat cases dismiss them from site (some recent
incidents shown in the attached pictures need to be corrected).
2. INTRODUCTION
2.1. The Project
The Government of Viet Nam has requested assistance from the Asian Development
Bank (ADB) to partly finance the construction of the Mong Duong 1 Thermal Power
Plant (under Loan No.2350, and 2610). The Project is a coal-fired, thermal power
electricity generation project with a generation capacity of 1,000 MW. The overall project
comprises of two power plants on the same plot of land with an ultimate generation
capacity of 2,200 MW. The Mong Duong Power Plant 1 will comprise of two 500 MW
generating units, and associated supporting infrastructure whereas the Mong Duong 2 power
plant built under a BOT scheme comprises of two 600 MW generating units.
The MD1 project has been classified as category A1 in accordance with ADB’s
Environmental Assessment Guidelines (2003). The EMP was developed as an integral part
of the Assessment (EIA) that was completed in 2006.
2.2. Incorporation of Environmental Requirements into Project Contractual
Arrangements
To ensure that any possible negative environmental impact are minimized and addressed
effectively, an environmental management plan (EMP) has been formulated detailing
mitigation measures and a monitoring program during various project phases.
Key players in the implementation of the EMP and their corresponding responsibilities are
presented in Table 2.1.
Table 2.1: Institutional Responsibilities for EMP Implementation
EMP Responsibilities/Tasks Responsible
Organization
- Submit Government EIA/EMP to MONRE
- Implement EMP successfully
EVN (Project owner)
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EMP Responsibilities/Tasks Responsible
Organization
- Provide funds for EMP implementation
- Coordinate and manage overall project implementation and operation
including guiding and supervision of EMP implementation during
pre-construction, construction, and operation phases
- Manage and coordinate environmental monitoring
- Coordinate with other parties in relation to environmental
management activities
- Supervise civil work contractor during construction, including
implementation of environmental management activities under EMP
- Manage EMP budget
- Integrate EMP specifications in contract documents
TPMB1
- Prepare detailed design activities incorporating relevant EMP
requirements
Detail design consultant
(PECC1)
- Prepare detailed design activities incorporating relevant EMP
requirements
Detail design consultant
(PECC1)
- Implement environmental specifications detailed in the construction
contract
Construction contractor
- Monitor EMP implementation during the construction phase Environmental monitoring
consultant team
- Conduct periodic monitoring of compliance to EIA/EMP provisions Quang Ninh DONRE
2.3. Project Implementation Progress
During the 3rd Quarter of 2015 (1st July – 30
th September, 2015) of the Construction phase
of Mong Duong 1 Thermal Power Plant project, the construction activities increased
commensurate with the continuous progress of the project (Table 1.2).
Some of the main works carried out at the construction site of the Mong Duong 1 Thermal
Power plant during the 3rd Quarter of 2015 could have serious environment impact unless
the monitoring of accidental pollution was carefully performed.
Table 2.2: The Implementation Progress of Mong Duong 1 Thermal Power Plant during
the 3rd
Quarter of 2015
No. Activities Implementation Status
Commenced Continued Completed
July 2015
1 Steam blowing out for #2B x
August 2015
1 Unit #1 PA/SA/ID Fans Runback Test x
2 Unit #1 Coal Feeder Runback Test x
3 Unit #1 CWP Runback Test x
4 Unit #1 Load Ramp-up rate Check (40% to 100%) x
5 Load Rejection Test (GCB) x
6 Boiler Feed Water Pump Runback Test x
7 Unit #1 BMCR Performance Pre-check x
September 15
1 Unit #1 Reliability Run Test x
2 Unit #1 Performance Test x
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2.4. Report Purpose
This report intends to describe the progress with the implementation of the project EMP
and compliance issues and corrective actions for the 3r d
quarter of 2015 of the
Construction Phase of Mong Duong 1 Thermal Power Plant project.
The following environmental aspects were inspected and monitored for environmental
compliance:
• Health Safety and Environment aspects (HES)
• Air and noise quality
• Vibration
• Aquaculture and Fisheries
This report contains reference material to assist functional environmental agencies in
supervising and managing activities of Mong Duong Thermal Power Plant project in Cam
Pha town and providing appropriate information for devising environmental protection
programs within Quang Ninh province area.
2.5. Environmental Law and Regulation
• The Environmental Protection Law of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam 55/2014/
QH13;
• Decree No.19/2015/NĐ-CP of Viet Nam Government, detailing and guiding the
implementation of some articles in the Environmental Protection Law;
• Decree 18/2015/NĐ-CPCP of Viet Nam Government, on environmental protection
planning, strategic environmental assessment, environmental impact assessment and
environmental protection plans
• Circular No. 21/2012/TT-BTNMT from Vietnam Ministry of Natural Resources and
environment.
• Standards and National technical regulations about Environment of Vietnam which
are legal and validation.
• QCVN 05:2013/BTNMT – National technical Regulations on Ambient Air Quality
• QCVN 26:2010/BTNMT – National Technical Regulations on Noise
• QCVN 27:2010/BTNMT – National Technical Regulations on Vibration
• Environmental Impact Assessment have established by Consultancy of ADB in 2006.
• Base on capacity of EMAC.
• Environmental monitoring report of ambient surface water and ground water at 1st
Mong Duong Thermal Power Project in construction phase by Environment
Monitoring and Analyzing Centre in Quang Ninh.
3. ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE INSPECTION
Figure 2.1 below summarizes the environmental compliance and monitoring conducted at the
Construction Site by the Consultant during the 3rd Quarter of 2015.
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Figure 3.1: The Monitoring Missions for Different Environmental Aspects during the
3rd Quarter of 2015
3.1. Environment Compliance at Construction Site
Air Quality & Noise Control
Air quality can be effect when Boiler and STG are in operation. In order to reduce air
pollutant in air emission, some mitigation methods are applied:
• Coal fire is in process. During commissioning phase, all environmental mitigation
methods are applied according to EIA Report and Vietnamese Law.
• More grass and trees are planted to serve as buffer at the site
• Road cleaning car works daily to prevent dust.
• Speed limit monitoring has been implemented in the site to prevent traffic accident
and minimize noise level. Only authorized vehicles are allowed to work in site to
control noise level. Only 10 km/h is the maximum speed in the site.
Although noise level this period was lower than 85 dB according to Vietnamese standard,
only authorized people with suitable P.P.E are allowed to work in those commissioning areas
to avoid noise hazards to workers.
Water Quality
To minimize deterioration of surface water, environmental methods have been implemented
complying with EIA report:
• All rivers and water resources are always strictly protected by prohibiting trucks from
dumping at water courses.
• Permanent storm drainage system has been completed. So storm water is separated
from other water sources to reduce risk of contamination.
• Oil fence system is always installed during oil receiving from fuel oil jetty to reduce
oil spillage. Oil spillage equipment such as boat, oil spillage kit, and PPE are
available in fuel jetty where potential hazard of oil spillage are high.
Environmental Monitoring
3rd Quarter of 2015
Occupational
Health and
Safety
Air, Noise and
Vibration
Quality
Aquaculture/
Fishery
8-10 July 15
24-26 Aug 15
22-24 Sep 15
24 -26 Aug 15
11 -13 Sep 15
27 -29 Sep 15
29 Sep to 1 Oct
15
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• Waste water treatment plant is under commissioning. Waste water will lead to Seal
Pit and mix with sea water after cooling process for discharge. It is monitored to
compare with Vietnamese Standard every month.
• Groundwater test was conducted to analyze and ensure that water is in good quality.
• Waste and soil in drainage system is removed regularly
3.2. Health Safety and Environment Aspects (HES)
3.2.1. Health, Safety & Environmental Management Plan (EMP)
The EPC contractor’s Environmental Management Plan (Rev B) was issued to the Project
Owner on 30th
Nov 2012 under Doc No. MD1-0-T-070-01-00021 and it was approved.
The safeguard policy is disseminated to all employees and those working for and on behalf
of HDEC through the induction courses and displayed at the site working area and in the
prominent places.
3.2.2. HSE Management Organization (EPC Contractor Hyundai E&C)
• The EPC contractor’s HSE organization structure is in line with their EMP (refer to
Appendix 1 – updated on 5th
October 2014).
• Safety Engineers/Officers have Certificate of OHS and exhibit good working
experience.
• Contractor’s Environmental Officer (OE) is appointed as requested in the EMP and
• Portrays excellent knowledge of the environmental management system (EMS) and
the applicable approved environmental impact assessment report (EIA).
3.2.3. Man Hours of EPC Contractor and its Subcontractors
Table 2.2 shows the accident hours against cumulative total man-hours during the
period of July to September, 2015.
Table 3.1: Accident-free Man-hour
DESCRIPTION
Total (This month)
Total
MONTH July Aug September (Cumulative)
Cumulative total man-hours 424,816 288,047 275,452 34,738,447
Cumulative hours since last LTI 424,816 288,047 275,452 3,124,198
Fatality - - - -
Lost time incidents (LTI) 3
Restricted Work Day Case (RWDC) 1
Medical Treatment Case 3
Non-injurious Incidents 1** 20
First aid cases 2 2 1 206
Near Miss 22
Commissioning PTW Violation 12
Non-work related death 2
Environmental Incident 3
LTIFR*** 0.086 * LTIFR (Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate)
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** Fire incident:
At approx. 07:35 in 2-Aug-2015, fire incident was observed by Comm. field operator at
boiler #2B Air-preheater area. HDEC HSE team dispatched emergency team to the area just
right after receiving the report. 2B was shut down and with fire-fighting system and washing
water. The fire was extinguished readily at approx. 07:50. 2 fire trucks and fire watchers were
assigned for any emergency situation until it cools down.
3.2.4. Accident Free Man hours of the EPC Contractor and its Subcontractors
Until 30th September 2015, there were no fatal accidents while man-hours now reaching
34,738,447. There were 5 First Aid Cases during the 3rd Quarter of 2015. The First Aid cases
did not relate to the fire incident. The fire incident did not cause injury. Refer to Attachment
1, List of First Aids cases and the Fire Incident.
3.2.5. Health, Safety and Environmental Training Training Methodology:
Power Point presentation for site safety training in both languages English and Vietnamese
are available and instructed at Hyundai’s Site Safety office.
• All new employees/visitors are required to pass the safety training before admission
to site.
• In case of an accident occurrence, involved persons are sent back to repeat training to
avoid incidents of similar nature.
Table 3.2: Health, Safety & Environment Training Status
Item
Trainer
Description
July August September
No. of
training
No. of
people
No. of
training
No. of
people
No. of
training
No. of
people
T.B.M Foreman/
Supervisor
Daily T.B.M.
before
starting work
Daily 36.960 Daily 23.961 Daily 22.914
Induction
Training
Safety
Officer
Induction Training
for
Safety/Environment
12 90 10 76 16 124
Fire-fighting
training
Safety
Officer
How to prevent fire
from the site 12 90 10 76 16 124
PTW
Training
Safety
Officer
Permit to work
procedure 12 90 10 76 16 124
Working at
height training
Safety
Officer
How to use safety
harness and
facilities, scaffolding
1 42
Safety manual
lifting training
Safety
Officer
Commissioning
area,
Commissioning
PTW,
Commissioning
Regulation
1 42
Confined
space training
Safety
Officer
Induction
training for
working in
confined space
Safety lifting
training
Safety
Officer
Training for safety
lifting material
Refreshment
Training
Safety
Officer
Safety training for
commissioning daily
workers
1 24
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3.2.6. Health, Safety & Environment Inspection
Table 2.3 shows the time schedule of HSE inspections during the period July to September
2015.
Table 3.3: Health, Safety & Environment Inspection
Location Inspector July August September Description
Boiler Safety
Engineer/Officer
Daily
Daily
Daily
Working at height, Lifting Activities. Hot
Work, Air Pre-heater repairing and etc.
STB
Safety
Engineer/Officer
Daily
Daily
Daily
Working at height, Hot Work, etc.
Bulk
Handling
System
Safety
Engineer/Officer
Daily
Daily
Daily Hot Work, Grating, Working at height, and
Electric work
Whole area
Environmental
Engineer
Daily
Daily
Daily
Waste storage, hazardous waste
management
Environment Compliance Inspection Reports were issued for July to September 2015 by
HDEC.
3.2.7. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
All employees of the EPC contractor and all its subcontractors’ workers, or anyone visiting
the work area, are required to wear hard hats (with exception of office, cafeteria,
accommodation and vehicles), safety shoes, high visibility vests and fluorescent gathers
covering the ankles above the safety shoes. The use of safety harness is compulsory when
working at heights greater than 2 meters above ground. Safety harness has double clip
arrangement to secure safety for workers when they wear it.
3.2.8. Security Status
Security Guard Status
Day time (Security Guard): 37 persons (07:00 - 19:00)
Night time (Security Guard): 40 persons (19:00 - 07:00)
Total (Security Guard): 77 persons
3.2.9. Safety Award
There are about 20-30 workers who received a “Safety Award” per month. HDEC
provide certificates for Safety Award and 1.000.000 VND on the first day of each month.
3.2.10. Waste Management
Until now, waste in the site has been classified into five kinds for effective management, such as:
Domestic Waste
Domestic Waste is collected and removed regularly from Mess Hall, Camp and Office. After
that, domestic waste treatment is conducted at Quang Hanh Landfill (Zone 7, Quang Hanh
ward, Cam Pha city).
Construction Waste
Construction Waste is collected on the construction site. It is gathered to some areas for easy
access and it is removed by waste trucks daily. Trolleys for carrying waste and bins have
been provided properly to the site. All waste is removed from the site as soon as possible.
Construction waste is moved to temporary area located at Zone 9, Mong Duong ward, Cam
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Pha city to be classified. Reusable waste can be kept here, and others will be transported to
Quang Hanh Landfill (Zone 7, Quang Hanh ward, Cam Pha city) to be disposed. The
company is allowed by Mong Duong Police to use the temporary area for construction waste
at Zone 9, Mong Duong area. Construction waste is classified temporarily before it will be
transported and treated at Quang Hanh Landfill located in Quang Hanh, Cam Pha, Quang
Ninh. Quang Hanh Landfill is permitted by Cam Pha City’s Authorities. Kindly refer to Attachment 2, Photos of Dumping Areas and Attachment 3, Document of Treating Waste in
Authorized area.
Septic Water
Septic water is removed periodically to make sure toilets in the site in good condition.The
septic water is disposed at Quang Hanh Landfill, Zone 7, Quang Hanh ward, Cam Pha city.
The septic truck removes septic water from all toilets at the site once or twice per day. Kindly
refer to Attachment 4, Document of Treating Septic.
Hazardous Waste
Hazardous waste management has complied with regulations of Ministry of Natural
Resources and Environment. For more information, kindly refer to Attachment 5, List of
Hazardous Waste generated and Attachment 6, Hazardous Waste Company Certificate.
Hazardous waste in the site is removed regularly by Phuc Loi Company which has contract
with Hyundai about transporting and treating this waste in authorized area.
As the recommendation of Environmental Police Department, hazardous waste management
procedure has been issued to reinforce environmental condition.
Environmental team checks the compliance with hazardous waste management procedure.
Temporary hazardous waste storages were provided in subcontractor working area.
Hyundai’s hazardous waste is stored and separated with label in the proper area.Kindly refer
to Attachment 7, Photos of HDEC’s Temporary Hazardous Waste Storage.
The waste amount generated during July to September 2015 is presented in Table 2.4.
Table 3.4: The Generated Waste amount during July to September 2015
Month Domestic waste
(m3)
Construction waste
(m3) Septic water (m3)
Hazardous waste
(kg)
July – 2015 62.3 330 515 4116
Aug – 2015 65.2 610 297
Sep – 2015 56.7 440 302.5
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4. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY MONITORING
4.1. Air Quality, Noise and Vibration Monitoring
4.1.1. Monitoring of Air Quality
To evaluate the impacts on air quality from construction activities, air quality monitoring
has been conducted at two residential sites. Based on the instruction in approved EMP,
the nearest residential areas were selected in the distance of about 900 to 1600 m far from the
construction sites in the down wind direction.
Monitoring Frequency: monthly monitoring, actual time have been identified based on
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the weather condition, construction activities on the site. Monitoring was conducted
three times in this quarter as per below:
• The 6th
mobilization: August 24
th - 26
th, 2015;
• The 7th
mobilization: September 11
st -13
rd, 2015
• The 8th
mobilization: September 27th
- 29th
, 2015
It had to be noted that: three monitoring times above belong to the third quarter 2015 but two
monitoring times (the seventh monitoring time and eighth monitoring time) in September
2015 because the monitoring time in July 2015 could not be carried out because rainfall
caused floods in cities and areas, including Ha Long and Mong Duong in Quang Ninh
Province.
Monitoring Location, Indicator and Equipment
The selected monitoring locations, parameters as well as sample/analysis equipment and
applied technical standards are presented in the Table 3.1 and Figure 3.1.
Table 4.1: The Monitoring Location, Parameters, Equipment and Methodology
for Ambient Air Quality
Sample
Code Location Parameter Equipment Methodology
KK1
Residential area
6, Mong Duong
Ward (or S- KK3
proposed in EIA
Report) at
21003’59N; 107019’26 E
Monitoring
indicators as
proposed in EIA
Report includes
- TSP (1 hr. and
24 hrs.)
- PM10 (1hr. and
24 hrs)
Standards: QCVN
05:2013/BTNMT -
National technical
Regulations on
Ambient Air
Quality
- Air Sampler SL-20
- SIBATA/Japan.
- Air Sampler SL-
15P-
SIBATA/Japan.
- Air Sampler
Minivol TMTAS-
Metrics/ USA
- Precision Balance
PGW 254e - Adam
Equipment
Viet Nam Standard
for
environment in
TCVN 5067: 1995
- Air quality
Weigh method for
determination of
suspended dusts
content KK2
Residential area 4,
Mong Duong Ward
(S-KK2 proposed in
EIA Report)
at
21003’43N; 107019’58E
Note:
- KK1: about 1500 meters to the west of the project site. - KK2: about 800 meters to the south of the project site
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Figure 4.1: Monitoring Locations of Air Quality, Noise Level and Vibration
Monitoring Results
The results of three monitoring times in the third quarter 2015 at 2 selected locations
are summarized in the Table 3.2
Table 4.2: Monitoring Results of TSP and PM10
Monitoring Location
Results (unit: g/m3)
TSP 1hr TSP 24hr PM10 1hr PM10 24hr
The 6th mobilization: August 24th - 26th, 2015
KK1 235 189 118 88
KK2 267 213 129 102
The 7th mobilization: September 11st -13rd, 2015
KK1 241 196 125 83
KK2 219 165 96 78
The 8th mobilization: September 27th - 29th, 2015
KK1 325 227 159 108
KK2 289 195 143 92
QCVN05:2013/BTNMT 300 200 - 150
Baseline results (April 2006)
KK1 953 339 326 107
KK2 1292 538 410 271
The comparison of the results from 3 monitoring times are presented in Figures 3.2, 3.3, 3.4
and 3.5.
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Figure 4.2: Monitoring result of TPS 1hour Figure 4.3: Monitoring result of TPS 24hour
Figure 4.4: Monitoring result of PM10 1hours Figure 4.5: Monitoring result of PM10 24hours
*Related to the results of TSP and PM10 levels, both KK1 and KK2 monitoring stations are
located along the road and vehicles movement is the likely source of air pollution in these
stations. Moreover, before the project started, the road was earth road and very dusty and
also no mitigation measures were applied. During the first stage of the construction phase,
this road was concreted road and the contractor conducted watering one or two times per
day in the summer to reduce dust.
Comments on the Monitoring Results:
• The concentration of total suspended particulate (TSP) – 1h average at in KK1 and
KK2 in all three monitoring times fluctuated 219 - 325 g/m3, and lower than the
permission level stated in QCVN 05:2013/BTNMT in all sample times at the
monitoring times in August and early September 2015. While, one sample times at
the monitoring in end of September in KK1 were higher than the standards. The TSP
concentration was quite varied among three monitoring times. The highest
monitored value was at the second time of September and pollutant concentration at
KK1 was slightly higher than KK2, as the same of the previous quarter. Thus, the
air quality in the KK1 of the monitoring t imes in end of September were
polluted by the TSP, the reason could be explained that i) strong wind and dry
weather in this quarter; and ii) increasing in volume of transport vehicles on the
routes; iii) activities of coal transport and rock quarries in surrounding areas.
Meanwhile, all monitored value was in June of this quarter were lower than standards
due to the weather during taking sample was small rain. It is noted that the ambient air
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quality was polluted before project started since the results from baseline show that
almost monitoring locations were exceed the permitted standard.
• According monitoring results, parameters of total suspended particulate (TSP) –
24h average was also presented the similar situation. The concentration of TSP – 24h
average at KK1 and KK2 in three monitoring times varied from 165 to 227 g/m3,
only the concentration at KK2 (August) and KK1 (end of September) were higher
than permission standard in QCVN 05:2013/BTNMT. The concentrations were
also varied between three monitoring times. However, comparing with pre-project
condition, these values are still lower than the baseline data.
• The concentration of PM10 – 1h average at 2 monitoring sites and three monitoring
times were varied from 96 to 159 g/m3. At present, there is not standard on
permitted concentration of PM10 – 1h average in ambient air. However, in
comparison with the baseline data, the present values are much lower than that.
• The average concentration of PM10 – 24h at KK1 and KK2 in three monitoring times
fluctuates among 78 to 108 g/m3 that are lower than permission standards QCVN
05:2013/BTNMT. It is noted that the three monitoring times results in third quarter
are lower than from last quarter. The reasons could be explained that i) slightly wind
in this quarter; and ii) the volume of transport vehicle on the routes is not high; iii) not
too much activities of coal transport and rock quarries in surrounding areas.
The Mong Duong Thermal Power Plant No. 2 has started with performance test activities
from 8th
to 11st in September 2015 to assess the effect of noise level and air emission on the
environment and to surrounding areas. Moreover, the site clearance and environmental
recovery need to do during this areas, which include i) remove all unused material,
construction equipment from construction site; ii) clean and reinstate the affected road and
public facilities; iii) planting the trees in the construction sites and disposal location.
4.1.2. Noise Monitoring
Noise monitoring is taken to assess the impacts of noise from construction
vehicle/equipment to local people and workers on the construction site.
Monitoring Frequency: The actual time of monthly monitoring has been identified based
on the weather condition, construction activities on the site. Three times were conducted
in this quarter as following:
• The 6th
mobilization: August 25
th - 27
th, 2015;
• The 7th
mobilization: September 11
st -13
rd, 2015
• The 8th
mobilization: September 27th
- 29th
, 2015
It had to be noted that: three monitoring times above belong to the third quarter 2015 but two
monitoring times (the seventh monitoring time and eighth monitoring time) in September
2015 because the monitoring time in July 2015 could not be carried out because rainfall
caused floods in cities and areas, including Ha Long and Mong Duong in Quang Ninh
Province.
Monitoring Location, Parameter and Equipment
The selected monitoring locations, indicators as well as sample/analysis equipment and
applied technical standards are in the Table 3.3.
Table 4.3: The Monitoring Location, Parameters, Equipment and Methodology for Noise
Monitoring
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Sample
Code Location Parameter Equipment Methodology
NS1
Residential area 6, Mong Duong
Ward (or S- KK3 proposed in EIA
Report) at 21003’59N; 107019’26 E
Equivalent
acoustic level
A, LeqdBA.
Integrating-
Averaging Sound
level meter, Type
6226 –
ACO/Japan.
Vietnamese Standard
TCVN 7878:2010 –
Acoustics - Description,
Measurement and
assessment of
environmental noise –
Determination of
environmental noise
levels.
NS2
Residential area 4, Mong Duong
Ward (S-KK2 proposed in EIA
Report) at21003’43 N; 107019’58E
NS3
Within the construction site, 20
meters away from steel structure
installing of boiler house
Note:- NS1: about 1500 meters to the west of the project site, and 7m from the road.
- NS2: about 800 meters to the south of the project site, and 20m from the road
Monitoring Results
The results of monitoring times in the third quarter 2015 at 2 locations are summarized in
the Table 3.4
Table 4.4: Monitoring Results of Noise Level at Residential Areas
Monitored Points
Results LAeq(1h) (dBA)
7h–8h 17h–18h 22h–23h
The 6th
mobilization: August 25
th - 27
th, 2015
NS1 70.5 69.1 62.7
NS2 65.8 63.4 56.2
The 7th
mobilization: September 11
st -13
rd, 2015
NS1 71.2 68.7 63.1
NS2 66.1 63.8 55.9
The 8th
mobilization: September 27th
- 29th
, 2015
NS1 70.9 69.5 61.5
NS2 65.8 65.1 54.6
QCVN26:2010/BTNMT 70 70 55
Baseline results (April2006) - - -
Comments on Noise Monitoring Results:
• The noise monitoring results in the daytime of 7:00 - 8:00 and 17:00-18:00 (during
the period of 6:00 – 18:00) at NS1 and NS2 in all three monitoring times
fluctuated in the range of 63.4 to 71.2 dBA and which exceed the permissible
values regulated in QCVN 26:2010/BTNMT – National Technical Regulations on
Noise during the daytime.
• The noise monitoring results for noise during the nighttime of 22:00 – 23:00 (the
period of 21h - 6h) in two monitoring locations of NS1 and NS2 in all three
monitoring times varied from 54.6- 63.1dBA. The noise level monitored at two
monitoring locations (NS1 and NS2) exceeded the permissible values regulated in
QCVN 26:2010/BTNMT – National Technical Regulations on Noise (55dBA) at five
out of six samples at three monitoring times, excepting noise level at NS2 in end of
September (54.6dBA). This indicated that noise pollution could cause a disturbance
for local people during nighttime at Residential area 6, 4 Mong Duong Ward. It was
observed that, there are a lot of vehicles transporting coal on this road during
nighttime that could be considered as main noise generated sources.
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At the working site:
NS3 is only noise monitoring location on the working site which was selected based on
the guidance of site engineering. The results from three monitoring times in the third
quarter of 2015 are in the Table 3.5:
Table 4.5: Monitoring Results for Noise Level at the working site
Monitored Points Results LAeq(1h)dB(A)
(9:00-10:00)
The 6th
mobilization: August 25
th - 27
th, 2015
NS3 87.6
The 7th
mobilization: September 11
st -13
rd, 2015
NS3 77.3
The 8th
mobilization: September 27th
- 29th
, 2015
NS3 68.2
TCVN 3985:1999 85dBA
To build up a good baseline data during the construction phases, the monitoring locations on
the sites will be selected based on the advisory from site managers, detail as below:
• One monitoring time in August, 2015: at the condensate water supply bed ash cooler
(inside factory).
• Two monitoring time in September, 2015: far from the turbine 1 housing about 20m.
Comments on the Results:
The noise monitoring results at the working site (on the construction site) during three
monitoring times varied from 68.2 to 87.6dBA). During this period, the commission
activities has started, the operation of construction equipment were limited on the sites but
selection of monitoring location at condensate water supply bed ash cooler machine in
(August) that was operating thus equipment' s noise level was higher than QCVN 26-2010
BTNMT (85 dBA). Two monitoring time in September at the turbine 1 housing during
repairing and fixing small errors at the working place and the noise levels were lower
than permitted noise level at the working place QCVN 26-2010 BTNMT as the same of the
previous quarter. Noise monitoring stations outside of the work area but within the plant
premises will be added in next monitoring time.
4.1.3. Vibration Monitoring
Vibration monitoring w a s taken to assess the impacts of vibration from construction
vehicle/equipment to local people during construction phase.
Monitoring Frequency: monthly monitoring, actual time have been identified based on
the weather condition, construction activities on the site. Two monitoring times were
conducted in this quarter as below:
• The 6th
mobilization: August 25
th - 27
th, 2015;
• The 7th
mobilization: September 11
st -13
rd, 2015
• The 8th
mobilization: September 27th
- 29th
, 2015
It had to be noted that: three monitoring times above belong to the third quarter 2015 but two
monitoring times (the seventh monitoring time and eighth monitoring time) in September
2015 because the monitoring time in July 2015 could not be carried out because rainfall
caused floods in cities and areas, including Ha Long and Mong Duong in Quang Ninh
Province.
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Monitoring Location, Parameter and Equipment
The selected monitoring locations, indicators as well as sample/analysis equipment and
applied technical standards are in the Table 3.6.
Table 4.6: The Monitoring Location, Parameters, Equipment and Methodology for
Vibration Monitoring
Sample
Code
Location
Parameter
Equipment
Methodology
VS1 Residential area 6, Mong
Duong Ward (or S- KK3
proposed in EIA Report) at
21003’59N; 107019’26 E Vibration
Acceleration
(dB)
Vibration
meter
TYPE
3233-
ACO/Japan
Viet Nam Standard for
environment in TCVN
6963:2001 – Vibration
and shock – Vibration
emitted by construction
works and factories –
Method of measurement.
VS2 Residential area 4, Mong
Duong Ward (S-KK2
proposed in EIA Report) at
21003’43 N; 107019’58E
Note:
- VS1: about 1500 meters to the west of the project site, and 7m from the road.
- VS2: about 800 meters to the south of the project site, and 20m from the road
Monitoring Results
Vibration monitoring was conducted at the same location and time, with noise and air
monitoring points at residential areas. The results of three monitoring times in the third
quarter of 2015 presented in the Table 3.7.
Table 4.7: Monitoring Results of Vibration at Residential Sites
Monitored Points
Results, dB (1h)
7h–8h 17h–18h 22h–23h
The 3rd
mobilization: May 11st – 12
nd, 2015
VS1 47.8 46.2 40.2
VS2 45.7 45.1 39.5
The 4th
mobilization: May 25th
-26th
, 2015
VS1 48.1 46.0 40.7
VS2 45.1 44.5 38.8
The 5th
mobilization: June 8th
– 9th
, 2015
VS1 47.8 46.5 40.2
VS2 44.7 44.1 38.2
QCVN27:2010/BTNMT
(6h–22h) 75
-
Comments on the Vibration Monitoring Results:
The vibration at monitoring sites in the third quarter of 2015 in two locations at all three
monitoring times were measured in the range of 38.2 - 48.1dB, and all monitored results
did not exceed the permissible standards regulated on QCVN 27:2011/BTNMT – National
Technical Regulations on Vibration. The vibration level at the day time was slightly
higher than at nighttime.
4.1.4. Overall Assessment
In general, the construction contractors have implemented and strictly followed the approved
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EMPs, and there were no noncompliance with EMPs cases recorded in the progress reports in
this quarter.
Also no complaints on environmental issues from local people and local authorities have
been recorded during this time;
The results from the monthly monitoring show that the ambient air quality in this quarter is
the same trend with the last quarter. This could be due to the rainy and cool weather condition
in the surrounding areas. The concentration of TSP 1 hour slightly exceeded the permissible
standards on QCVN 05:2013/BTNMT at one monitoring time (KK1 in end of September) but
the concentration was lower than the baseline data conducted in April 2006 (TSP 1 hour
concentration at KK1 953 mg/m3, KK2 1295 mg/m3). For the TSP 24 hours was higher than
QCVN 05:2013/BTNMT at two times (KK1 in end of September and KK2 in August) but
these concentration was lower than the baseline data conducted in April 2006 (KK1 107
mg/m3 and KK2 271mg/m3). Thus, it is noted that ambient air quality could be polluted
before the project started.
• It is noted that the monitoring results of average concentration of PM10 – 24h at
KK1 and KK2 in three monitoring times are lower than t h e permissible standards
on QCVN 05:2013/BTNMT and much lower than baseline values. The reason could
be explained that i) wind and rainy weather in this quarter; and ii) increasing in
volume of transport vehicles on the routes.
• Above results showed that although the ambient air quality in the project area has
improved, project activities are also considered as one of main dust generation sources
which impact on ambient air quality of the region in both phase of construction and
operation.
The results from noise and vibration monitoring show that, most of values taken at NS1 and
NS2 during the daytime were around the permitted standards, meanwhile most of monitoring
results during night time at three monitoring times at both locations exceeded the allowed
values in QCVN 26:2010/BTNMT – National Technical Regulations on Noise. This indicates
that the residential area 6 and 4, Mong Duong Ward are affected by noise during nighttime.
However, the main noise generation sources (such as coal transport and passenger cars)
during the monitoring time are not come from project activities which could considered as
other importance noise generation source in the project area. However, any project activities
implemented at the two residential areas have to follow the noise control measured proposed
in the approved EMP.
During this quarter, the noise monitoring at the working place were taken to measure the
noise generation from operation of plant’s equipment at condensate water supply bed ash
cooler and the result show that noise level was higher than allowed values. These two noise
level at location far from turbine 1 housing were lower than QCVN 26-2010.
Problems identified and Actions recommended:
Although the Contractor complied with the environmental protection requirements that
are specified in the environmental management plan (EMP) during this quarter , for
further improvement on EMP implementation and environmental quality, there are several
recommended activities that should be considered in the coming times as follows:
• The inspection on the use of noise protection equipment by workers working in the
turbine house and plant’s equipment should be stricter to reduce the impacts of
noise on workers on the construction site.
• Almost all excavation and leveling activities were completed, some inside roads
were concreted. However, there are still several areas within the plant boundary are
still uncovered surface and fixing errors are implementing at the construction site
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which could create high risk of dust release. Thus, to improve the effectiveness of
EMP’s compliance, contractors need to observe the dust release from those areas and
water the surface right away.
• Besides, the main access roads in surrounding areas have still not be concreted,
which create high risk of dust releasing due to operation of heavy trucks and other
transport vehicles; Vehicle and equipment repairs are also potential sources of
generated noise.
• Moreover, the site clearance and environmental recovery need to do during this
areas, which include i) remove all unused material, construction equipment from
construction site; ii) clean and reinstate the affected road and public facilities; iii)
plant trees in the construction sites and disposal location
• The Mong Duong Thermal Power 2 has operated which could also be considered an
important emission source of air pollutant gases (such as dust PM10 and TSP,…) and
noise generation. This needs to be taken into account that the Mong Duong Thermal
Power 1 is not the only one cause of pollution.
The monitoring of SO2 and CO levels to establish baseline concentration in the area are discussed
with PMU and this program will be implemented in the next monitoring time.
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4.2. Water Quality Monitoring
There is no activity of water quality monitoring in this quarter. According to the Contract, the
water quality monitoring specialist finished his tasks at Mong Duong 1 project in Quarter 2,
June 2015.
Permanent concrete drainage system has been completed and cleaned regularly to ensure that
rain water can be drained off easily to avoid flood and reduce the risk of contamination.
5. AQUACULTURE & FISHERY
5.1. Overview
The Environment Monitoring and Analyzing Centre (EMAC) of Quang ninh province were
quarterly carried out the survey on fishing activities in Thac Thay, De Dach, Mong Duong
rivers and coastal area of Cam Hai commune in order to get information of fishes, endemic
aquatic species and in the area. The data of this inspection is compared with the data in EIA
report (in the phase of pre-construction when there was no impact from the project) and EPM
requirements. Thus, this report is database for monitoring the environment changes and
assessing the effected level of environment as well as being a basis data for investor and
contractor to mitigate environmental impacts during the operation of the Mong Duong
Thermal Power Plant I. It will assist functional environmental agencies in supervising and
managing activities of Mong Duong Thermal Power Plant project in Cam Pha town, Quang
Ninh Province.
Monitoring Procedures
• Collecting secondary data such as environmental data, fisheries and aquaculture,
socio-economic conditions at Cam Pha district, Quang Ninh province and other
agencies.
• Collecting primary data through number methods such as field trip observation, fact-
finding survey, direct interview, interview through prepared questionnaire
• Assessing monitoring results
• Preparing evaluation report of fishing and aquaculture activities
• Proposing treatment measures to minimize negative impacts of the operation phase to
fishing and aquaculture surrounding project sites.
5.2. Inspection Activities
5.2.1. Monitoring Sites
Fisheries and aquaculture activities at De dach, Mong duong and Thac thay rivers mouth;
Luong gac and coastal areas of Cam Hai commune were monitored on September 30, 2015.
5.2.2. Environmental Condition at Monitoring Time
• Sunny and fair strong wind
• Low tide and wave
5.2.3. Monitoring Result and Assessment
Renting a small boat, the inspection team of the Environment Monitoring and Analyzing
Centre (EMAC) of Quang Ninh has monitored the fishing and aquaculture activities from
Van Don bridge to Cam hai coastal area. The team also monitored fishing activities along
Mong duong river. During the inspection, number of methods such as observation of
environmental conditions, fishermen interview and fact-finding survey were applied to
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collect data on fisheries and aquaculture activities in the inspected areas.
Dedach and Mong duong rivers: The fishing and aquaculture activities were absent from De
dach and Mong duong rivers. Mong Duong river received domestic waste from Mong Duong
ward and industrial wastes from coal mines. Inspection team observed lots of suspended
solids such as tine wood, nylon in the river water and river bottom. Since the inspected period
was at low tide, the team recorded river water with low water transparency and black color.
Only small fishes were observed in the streams water. The EMAC team did not observe any
boat and fishing activities during the inspection. The poor water quality and absence of
fishing and aquaculture activities in these rivers may be a result of coal exploitation and
trade. Moreover, there were signs of pollution from the heavy rainfall at the end of July,
2015. There is no evidence of negative impacts of Mong Duong I Thermal plant operation on
the aquatic resources and fishing activities during the inspection.
Thac thay river: During the time of inspection, there were three fishermen catching oysters
and scallops at the mangrove forest. Fishing boats were absent at the Thac Thay river during
the monitoring period.
Luong gac and Cam hai coastal area: Fishing activities were observed in Luong gac and
coastal line of Cam Hai commune. Line fishing was recorded during the inspection (Pic.1).
Target species are rabbit fish (Siganus sp), spotted scat (Scatophagus argus), and seabass.
The EMAC team interviewed the fisherman and recorded that fishing day lasted for 20 days
in a month relying on monsoon, tide and wind. Fishing activities in the inspected site are
small-scale fishing with small boats and fishing gears. Because of the appearance of fish
juvenile after breeding season, it shows that the inspected sites are in good condition for
nursing of marine fish. Fisherman reported that construction and operation of Mong Duong I
thermal plant has no serious impacts on their income and livelihood. The depletion of aquatic
resources was caused by coal trading and exploitation and overfishing. Wastes from coal
mine and residential areas also contribute to the depletion of aquatic resources.
Shrimp farming was still observed at the inspected site. The inspection team interviewed
aquaculturists and found down white-leg shrimps were reared in the intensive shrimp ponds
and were stocked at 120 shrimps/m2. Shrimp were just stocked into ponds after heavy rainfall
at the end of July, 2015. The operation of shrimp farming nearby the thermal plant indicated
that operation of Mong Duong thermal plan I has negligible impact on the shrimp farming
operation and water quality surrounding project site.
6. MANGROVE REFORESTATION MONITORING
This activity was completed. According to the Contract, mangrove reforestation was
completed and we demobilized the mangrove specialist long time ago. Thus, we do not have
personnel to carry out this activity more.
7. OVERALL CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
7.1. Health, Safety and Environment
Conclusions
• Contractor’s HSEM Plan (Rev B) updated and issued in No 2012. The HSEM Organization structure is in line with the plan. Safety Engineers/Officers possess
certificates of OHS and exhibit good working experience,
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• The policy is communicated to all employees working for and on behalf of HDEC
through induction courses and displayed at Site working areas and prominent
locations around the Site
• Training is given by means of Power point presentation in both languages English and
Vietnamese. After the training course participants need to pass a test. All training
courses maintain detailed records.
• HDEC portrays responsible management with regards to health, safety &
environmental inspections.
• All employees of HDEC, its subcontractors and visitors who enter the site area are
required to wear personal protection: ie. hard hat, safety shoes, high visibility vest,
and gathers around the ankles. Using safety harnesses when working at heights
greater than 2 meters above ground is a must.
• All required QA/QC forms are available ie. Permit to work, Confined Space Entry
Permit, Gas Test Certificate, Work Permit Checklist…etc
• EPC contractor is providing an Environmental Compliance monthly report
Recommendation
• HSEM plan should be periodically reviewed (every 6 months or 1 year)
• Supervising and monitoring safety on site needs to be confirmed in the same good
standard
• Ratio of HSE supervisor to workers should be1/10 [7.6 – HSEM Plan]
7.2. Environmental Quality Monitoring
7.2.1. Air & Noise and Vibration Monitoring
Conclusions
• The results from three monitoring times in this quarter show that the ambient air
quality in this project area was the same trend polluted in comparison with last
quarter. This could be due to the rainy and cool weather condition and decrease in
the volume of transport vehicles along the main routes in the project area;
• The concentration of TSP 1 hour slightly exceeded the permissible standards on
QCVN 05:2013/BTNMT at one monitoring time (KK1 in end of September) and for
the TSP 24 hours was higher than QCVN 05:2013/BTNMT at two times (KK1 in end
of September and KK2 in August) but these concentration of TSP1 hour and TSP 24
hour were lower than the baseline data conducted in April 2006 (KK1 107 mg/m3 and
KK2 271mg/m3). Thus, it is noted that ambient air quality could be polluted before
the project started.
• The operation activities of Mong Dong thermal Power plant 2 could also become
significant emission sources affecting local ambient air quality. This needs to be
taken into consideration for the coming monitoring times. This needs to be further
discussed with EVN/TPMU1
• Other air pollution sources identified in the region are: coal transport activities;
sorting out coal plant and coal discharge area, which could also impact on the air
quality in two monitoring areas;
• The noise and vibration level during the daytime were under the permitted
standards, meanwhile during the nighttime all monitoring results were higher than the
allowed values, QCVN 26:2010/BTNMT – National Technical Regulations on
Noise. This could be noted that the residential area 6, and 4, Mong Duong Ward
has been polluted by noise during nighttime;
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• The noise monitoring at the construction site were taken at two locations: (1). at the
condensate water supply bed ash cooler and the result show that noise level was
higher than allowed values, (2). another location is far from turbine house about 20m
and noises level were lower than QCVN 3985:1999 (85 dBA).
• The Mong Duong Thermal Power 1 has started commissioning activities which
need to consider air pollutant emitted from these activities and noise generation
within project boundary. This will be monitored during the Reliability Run and
Performance Test for Unit 1 and Unit 2.
Recommendation
• To reduce the impacts of noise on the construction site, it is strongly recommended
that use of noise protection equipment by workers working in the boiler and
turbine houses should be strictly implemented;
• Contractors need to complete all site clearance and environmental recovery activities,
include i) remove all unused material, construction equipment from construction site;
ii) clean and reinstate the affected road and public facilities; iii) plant the trees in the
construction sites.
• Building up ambient environmental monitoring program for operation phase also need
to take into account to ensure propose appropriated monitoring plan for operation to
control impacts of air pollutants and noise on local people.
7.2.2. Water Quality Monitoring
No activity in this quarter
7.2.3. Aquaculture and Fisheries
Overall Assessment
The results of monitoring aquaculture and fishing activities at Mong Duong, De Dach and
Thac Thay rivers, Luong Gac and coastal line of Cam Hai commune are as follows:
• De Dach, Mong Duong rivers are heavily contaminated by industrial wastes that
results in poor aquatic resources and no fishing activities in the rivers.
• Fishing activities in Luong gac, Thac thay river and coastal area of Cam hai commune
occur as usual
• Intensive shrimp farming of white leg shrimp is operating nearby the Mong Duong I
thermal plant
• Operation of Mong duong I thermal plant has now minor impacts on the fishermen’ livelihood and fishing activities in the inspected area
Recommendation
• It is necessary to collect and estimate the aquatic species composition: plankton,
benthos, fish, crust oceanic water bodies surrounding the Mong Duong I thermal plant
• The impacts of Mong duong thermal I plant to shrimp farming and fishing activities
should be monitored continuously.
7.2.4. Mangrove
This activity was completed.
The TPMB1 has signed a new contract with the Tai Nguyen Reforestation Company to
continue the monitoring and maintenance of the mangroves which now include removal of
barnacles in September 2014
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Appendix 1 Environmental Team Organization Chart
MONG DUONG
THERMAL POWER
PLANT PROJECT
Nguyen Tien Thanh
Vice Director of TPPMU1
Donald Miller
Project Manager of Poyry
Consultant
Pham Duc Loc Deputy of Technical Dept of
TPPMU1
Nguyen Van Thinh
Engineer of Technical Dept. of
TPPMU 1
Hannu Jaeppinen
International Expert
Le Thi Huong
Air, Noise & Vibration
Le Van Khoi
Aquaculture and Fisheries
Dinh Van Ton
Water Quality
Nguyen Dinh Hai
Mangrove
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ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING & ANALYSIS CENTER (EMAC),
QUANG NINH PROVINCE
Organization Chart for
Environmental Monitoring
Air, Noise and Vibration Monitoring
Dinh Khac Cuong Team Leader
•Nguye Tha h Duy
•Pha Va Nhi •Nguye Tie Tha h
•Nguye Tha h Hu g
Water Quality Monitoring
•Bui Vu Hiep
Aquaculture and Fisheries
Monitoring
Nguyen Trung Ngoc
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Appendix 2: HSE Organization
Chart
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Appendix 3: Pictures of Air Quality and Noise
Compliance at the Construction Sites
Location of Air Quality and Noise Level at Construction Site
Location of Air Quality and Noise Level at Residential Area
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Appendix 4: Pictures of Aquaculture and Fishery
Fishing at Luong Gac area
Mong Duong Thermal Plant
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Appendix 5: Pictures of HSE
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ATTACHMENT 1: LIST OF FIRST AID CASES AND THE FIRE INCIDENT
1. First aid cases from July to September
No. Name Date ID Card Company Remark
1 Bui Van Hoa 8/7/2015 SJE-1346 SEJONG Wound at the middle
finger
2 Tran Tat Thanh 24/7/2015 HD-941 HYUNDAI Wound at left hand
3 Vuong Duc Tuan 3/8/2015 HD-1513 HYUNDAI Wound at his head
4 Nguyen Van Hung 30/8/2015 HD-932 HYUNDAI Wound at his leg
5 Duong Van Hai 7/9/2015 HD-459 HYUNDAI Wound at his leg
2. The fire incident: Air Preheater of Boiler #2B
At approx: 7:16 in 2-Aug-2015, CCR operator found out air heater main motor current was
hunting while boiler 2B was in service for Steam blowing out. Subsequently, Local operator
checked air heater driving unit (guide bearing and gear box motor) and then detected a fire in air
heater primary air sector at 7:35
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ATTACHMENT 2: PHOTOS OF DUMPING AREAS
1, Zone 9, Mong Duong, Cam Pha, QN
2, Quang Hanh Landfill, Zone 7, Quang Hanh, Cam Pha, Quang Ninh
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ATTACHMENT 3: DOCUMENT OF TREATING WASTE IN AUTHORZIED AREA
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ATTACHMENT 4: DOCUMENT OF TREATING SEPTIC WASTE
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ATTACHMENT 5: LIST OF HAZARDOUS WASTE GENERATED (From July to
September)
No. Name Code Quantity Remark
1 Waste oil 15 01 07
800 kg
2 Used paint can 08 01 01
100 kg
3 Oily rag waste 18 02 01
250 kg
4 Used fluorescent light
16 01 06
10 pcs
5 Mixture of waste mud and
oil
15 02 13
2956 kg
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ATTACHMENT 6: HAZARDOUS WASTE COMPANY CERTIFICATE
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ATTACHMENT 7: PHOTOS OF HYUNDAI’S TEMPORARY HAZARDOUS WASTE STORAGE
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- Drainage system
Pictures for Noise Level Monitoring
Attachment 8