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Environmental Monitoring Report

Project No.: 42189-012 Bi-annual report (January – June 2015) July, 2015

TAJ: Nurek 500 kV Switchyard Reconstruction Project Prepared by: State Establishment “Project Management Unit for Electroenergy Sector” 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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Table of Contents

I. INTRODUCTION 2

1.1. Project Description 2

1.2. Objective and Methodology of Bi-Annual Report 4

1.3. Changes in Project Organization and Environmental Management Team 4

1.4. Relationships with Contractors, Owner and Lender 6

1.5. Construction Activities and Project Progress during the Previous 6 Months 6

1.5.1. Construction facilities 8

II. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING 17

2.1. Noise and Vibration 17

2.2. Water Quality 17

2.3. Air Quality 18

2.4. Flora and Fauna Monitoring 18

2.5. Monitoring of Occupational Health and Safety, and HIV-AIDS Issues 18

III. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 19

3.1. EMP, SSEMP and Work Plans 19

3.2. Site Inspections and Audits 19

3.3. Non- Compliance Notices 19

3.4. Consultation and Complaints 19

3.5. Non-compliance notices fulfillment 19

3.6. Corrective Action Plan 20

Abbreviations ADB - Asian Development Bank EA - Executive Agency EIA - Environmental Impact Assessment EMP - Environmental Management Plan ES - Environmental Safeguards ESMS - Environmental and Social Management System IA - Implementation Agency IEE - Initial Environmental Examination LLC - Limited Liability Company MES - Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist MEWR - Ministry of Energy and Water Resources of the Republic of Tajikistan OJSC - Open Joint Stock Company PAM - Project Administration Manual PIU - Project Implementation Unit PMC - Project Management Consultant PPTA - Project Preparation Technical Assistance TA - Technical Assistance

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I. INTRODUCTION

1.1. Project Description

1. Nurek HPP, incorporating 220 kV and 500 kV switchyards, produces over 70% of Tajikistan's

electricity.

2. The existing switchyards were built more than 30 years ago with Soviet technology and

replacement parts are no longer available. They are therefore in need of complete replacement.

The works comprise mainly: earth excavation (ca. 5,000 m³); construction of a new GIS building

covering a total area of about 700 m²; construction of 500 kV cable ducts; demolition of the old

switchyard; mainly busbars, electrical equipment and air-insulated circuit breakers; and demolition

of pylons with conductors.

3. Around the switchyards, severe soil subsidence has been occurring over many years,

requiring major continuous remedial measures. This is due to an extensive salt dome in the

vicinity of the switchyards that destabilizes the ground conditions during snow melt and rain.

There are risks for both switchyards that a catastrophic event may occur at any time, thereby

destroying major parts of the switchgear. Ground stabilization measures are considered

impractical.

4. The Government of Tajikistan (the Government) considers reconstruction of these

switchyards to be an emergency project due to the deteriorating equipment and unstable

geological site conditions with the potential for a major loss of output from the Nurek HPP for

lengthy periods. A 2006 feasibility study recommended that the equipment in both switchyards be

retired, with new switchyards built on stable ground. The study recommended that the least-cost

option was to utilize a portion of the land where the existing 220 kV switchyard is currently located

for both new switchyards. The ground conditions of the proposed new site have been verified as

satisfactory by geological investigation. Gas-insulated switchgear technology, which uses

approximately 10% of the area required by conventional air-insulated switchgear technology, is

required due to the restricted area of the proposed new site.

5. The Government signed a loan agreement with the German Development Cooperation

through KreditanstaltfürWiederaufbau (Credit Institute for Reconstruction) in August 2008 for

financing of the new 220 kV gas-insulated switchgear switchyard, with a projected completion

date of April 2011. The Project under Asian Development Bank (ADB) financing will complete the

required rehabilitation of the switchyards. The outcome will be a sustainable and reliable electricity

supply to support economic development. It will mitigate the risk of natural disasters disabling the

switchyard, and will stabilize the flow of electricity coming from the strategically important Nurek

HEPP.

6. The project for reconstruction of the 500 kV switchyard at Nurek HPP comprises construction

of a new transformer substation with SF6 insulation and dismantling of the existing 500 kV

switchyard. Figure 1 below shows the project area.

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Figure 1: Project Area

7. However, for many years, soil subsidence has been occurring around the substation site

which could result at any time in a collapse, with destruction of major parts of the substation and

power supply disruption, so relocation of the 500 kV transformer substation at Nurek HPP is of

critical.

8. A contract was signed on 06.10.2009 with the consultancy company FICHTNER (Germany).

A contract for project implementation was signed with ALSTOM (Germany) (Contractor) on

15.10.2011. Subcontracts for performance of Lot 1A and Lot 1B 2 were concluded with Integral,

for implementation of Lot 1B 1 with Tajikgidroenergostroy, for Lot 2 and Lot 3 with Bozdemir, and

for Lot 5 with Zumrat.

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1.2. Objective and Methodology of Bi-Annual Report

9. In May 2011, an updated Initial Environmental Examination regarding the Nurek

Rehabilitation Project was prepared. This also contains an Environmental Management Plan (in

the following called EMP) stipulating mitigation and monitoring measures for the design,

construction, commissioning and operation phases. One of the requirements within this EMP is

that the construction contractor shall set up a safety plan to the construction activities. 2012

Alstom Grid GmbH, the contractor, has prepared a report called Health, Work and Environmental

Protection Planning ‘applied to the Nurek 500 kV GIS Project for the avoidance of risks to the

health of the workforce on the job site as well as for the protection of the environment’ (in the

following called HSE Plan). The purpose of semi-annual environmental monitoring is to monitor

compliance of project activities with the EMP and the HSE Plan. This Report was prepared for the

first half of 2015.

10. Additionally, the purpose of this fourth bi-annual environmental monitoring report is to satisfy

the environmental safeguarding requirements of the Government of Tajikistan and the Asian

Development Bank (ADB) as well as to fulfill the requirements written into the loan document for

the Government (Joint Stock Holding Company “Barki Tojik”, Ministry of Energy and Water

Resources) of the Republic of Tajikistan.

11. The findings are based on a review of monthly engineering progress reports and quarterly

monitoring progress reports submitted by the Contractor (ALSTOM Grid GmbH, Germany), and

findings obtained during the supervision and monthly inspections by PMU environmental experts

for monitoring environmental impacts prepared intermittently between January and June 2015.

Further, the PMU environmental specialists regularly supervised environmental monitoring of

relevant parameters administered by the Contractor (ALSTOM Grid GmbH) as well as additionally

reviewed project design, social and associated documents. The Contractor's environmental

reports include chapters for health, environment and labor safety.

1.3. Changes in Project Organization and Environmental Management Team

12. The Executing Agency (EA) is the Joint Stock Holding Company “Barki Tojik” (BT). The EA

has set up a Project Management Unit (PMU) to manage day-to-day coordination,

implementation, monitoring and administration activities of the project. The schematic below

shows the structure of the environmental management team.

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Figure 2. Institutional Chart of the Environmental Safeguards Arrangement

13. As per TOR the Consultant has one international and one national expert foreseen for the

environmental matters of this project. The international expert of the Consultant has prepared of

the Consulting Services Contract an update of the IEE in May 2011. Within OJSHC ‘Barki

Tojik/PMU’ an Environmental Monitoring Department exists that is in full operation. This

department is responsible for the implementation of the mitigation and regular monitoring

measures as outlined in the IEE Report.In addition to his duties (as outlined in the TOR), the

international environmental expert of Fichtner is supporting PMU experts with annual inspections

and additional training on all environmental issues related to this project within the frame of the

available person-months.

14. In October 2012, the Social Sector and Environmental Monitoring Department within the PMU

consisted of 8 persons. Currently it consists of 5 specialists including Head of Department. This

department is responsible for all foreign financed projects except for one World Bank Energy Loss

Reduction Project that set up its own PMU. The Social Sector and Environmental Monitoring

Department shall: work within the Barki Tojik/ PMU to ensure all statutory environmental

submissions under CEP requirements and other environmentally related legislation are fully

implemented; work within the Barki Tojik /PMU to ensure all environmental requirements and

mitigation measures resulting from the environmental assessment of the project are included in

the contract prequalification and bidding documents for suppliers and contractors; support the

development of any additionally needed IEE and IEE requirements that become apparent

following fine tuning; provide training and project awareness for Barki Tojik PMU and PIU staff

and project stakeholders; communicate with the CEP and people affected by the Project; initially

supervise and monitor Contractor’s first construction measures; investigate complaints.

15. Current PMUES staff for EM and SS is as follows:

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Table 1: PMU organizational arrangements for Environmental Monitoring

No Social Sector and Environmental Monitoring Department1 of PMUES

Name

1 Head of Department Mr. SirojiddinKarimov

2 Main specialist on social and environmental issues Mr. Bakhtiyor Begmuradov

3 Main specialist on social and environmental issues Mr. Hisrav Sharipov

4 Leading specialist on environmental issues Mr. Aziz Kholov 5 Leading specialist on environmental issues Ms. Shahlo Khokiroeva

16. One environmental specialist was appointed by the PMU to ensure project activities are in

compliance with the EMP, Mr. Aziz Kholov (tel. 985487378), responsible for EMP implementation.

17. For other positions, no changes to the project organization structure were made during this

reporting period. There were no changes to the CSC project organization team.

1.4. Relationships with Contractors, Owner and Lender

18. During this reporting period, the PMU of Joint Stock Holding Company “Barki Tojik” closely

collaborated with ADB, Consultant (FICHTNER (Germany)) and the Contractor (Alstom Grid

(Germany)) to review the Environmental Reports for the Program. The Contractor submitted 6

progress reports and the Consultant submitted 2 quarterly reports over 6 months.

Communications with the PMU pass directly to and via Team Leader Mr. Urgenc and by e-mail

exchange.

1.5. Construction Activities and Project Progress during the Previous 6 Months

19. The construction activities in the previous six months are summarized below (Table 2).

Table 2: Construction activities implemented during reporting period

No Month Construction activities

1 January

2015

· Construction works behind GIS building (G3 site) is going on

· HVAC Pipeline works are almost completed

· HV cable to А 2 is installed

· Installation of А /DC equipment is going on

· GIS gas equipment adjustment is going on · Cable sealing ends for А 1 are installed

· HV test in GIS is completed

· Installation of HVAC equipment

2 February

2015

· Construction works under Lot 3 around GIS building is going on

· Cable sealing ends for А 2 are installed · Cable switch covers for GIS are nearly completed

· Installation of ventilation for GIS building is nearly completed

· LV cables for Regar S/St in GIS building and in switch panels are

1 It is also commonly referred to as “Monitoring Department”

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installed · Installation of А /DC equipment is going on

· GIS gas equipment adjustment is going on

· Regar S/St CWs for OHL 505, section E finalized

· Regar S/St CWs for OHL 505, section A and for OHL 506, section A

finalized

· Commissioning and testing of protection panels at Nurek HPP almost completed

· Commissioning and testing of Pacis system almost completed

· Fire and smoke detection system cables pulling and erection are ongoing

· Installation of HV cables between G1-G2 and GIS building is going on

· Installation of ventilation system for North part of tunnels are going on

3 March 2015

· Construction works under Lot 3 around GIS building is going on

· Installation of ventilation for GIS building is nearly completed · GIS gas equipment adjustment is going on

· Commissioning and testing of protection panels at Nurek HPP almost completed

· Commissioning and testing of Pacis system almost completed · Road construction behind of HPP and GIS 220 started

· Commissioning and testing for CW started

· Delivery, installation and adjustment of measuring system including trainings

· Submission for approval of the detailed design documentation for emergency control system

4 April 2015

· Construction works under Lot 3 around GIS building is going on

· Installation of ventilation for GIS building is completed

· GIS gas equipment adjustment is going on · Installation of the electric equipment for G6 finalized and

commissioned

· Commissioning and testing of protection panels at Nurek HPP almost completed

· Fire and smoke detection system cables pulling and erection are ongoing

· Installation of anti-fire system in tunnels is going on

· Installation of HV cables between G1-G2 and GIS building is going on · Installation of ventilation system for North part of tunnels are going on

5 May 2015

· Installation of cable sealing ends for А 2 completed

· Installation of LV cable between dry transformers and service station completed

· GIS gas equipment adjustment is going on · Commissioning and testing of protection panels at Nurek HPP almost

completed

· Installation of ventilation system for North part of tunnels are completed

· Continue commissioning of ventilation and conditioning systems

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· Road construction behind of HPP almost completed · Commissioning and testing for CW is going on

· CWs for OHL 506 completed

· Commissioning of fire and smoke detection system is going on

· First stage of commissioning including А 2; OHL 506; GIS; G1-G2 and Regar S/St, OHL 506, section A, B and C

6 June 2015

· Installation of exterior equipment

· Completion of steel basements for electrical equipment under Lot 2

· Installation of GIS 500 kV equipment

· Erection of cabinets for electrical equipment · Relay protection equipment

· CW for cable tunnels under Lot 1a (remained works), Lot 1b1, Lot 1b2, Lot 1b2.2 and Lot 5b

· Installation of protection panels at Regar S/St

· Installation of GIS equipment in SF6 insulated switchgear/control gear building

· Installation of lightning and ventilation systems

· Installation of cable trays in the basement of the switchgear

20. The works for installation of the lighting and ventilation systems and works for installation of

gas-insulated switchgear equipment in the SF6 insulated switchgear/control gear building are now

completed. At the present status, the company "Integral" has completed the civil works under Lot

1 A and Lot 1B2.

21. Under Lot 1B1, «Tajikhydroenergostroi» has executed the civil works at the cable tunnel to a

distance of 120 m, which is 100% of the total work.

22. The civil works under Lot 2 for the cable tunnel and basement construction and steel GIS

building under Lot 3 were completed to 100% by «Bozdemir».

23. Construction works on Lot 5 comprising construction of the foundations for the single

installation of outdoor equipment were completed to 100% by "Zumrat."

24. Work on a comprehensive remediation at Nurek substation - 0%. These works are carried out

by Suman company.

1.5.1. Construction facilities

a. Construction camp

25. The project is being implemented on HPP property. This is well laid out and has own quite

sound infrastructure. Hence, no additional construction camp has been set up under the project,

and engineering personnel as well as construction workers use the existing facilities. The HPP

compound is fenced and only authorized persons are permitted to enter.

26. 150 persons were assigned to this construction project of which 120 were local residents who

live in their own houses. Others rent apartments in Nurek town. No separate construction camp

had been set up. Now only few engineers and adjustors are testing installed equipment. All of

them rent apartments in Nurek town.

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27. Canteen and kitchen facilities are located in the HPP compound, as well as sanitary

installations, showers and a medical unit. The photographs below show the condition of these

facilities in reporting period.

Figure 3. Canteen and kitchen

Figure 4. Bathroom and medical unit

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b. Warehouse facility

28. Tools needed for the project together with the extensive equipment for the switchyard are in

storage. For this purpose, the construction contractor uses the warehouse in the HPP compound,

in which mainly construction supplies are stored, together with rented warehouse space 2 km from

the HPP for storing equipment. This warehouse facility is located on open as well as enclosed

plots (Figure 5) and in compliance with environmental safeguards.

Figure 5: Temporary warehouse for switchyard equipment – status in reporting period

c. Construction site

29. As noted above, the HPP compound is well fenced, it has security guards and only authorized

persons are permitted to enter. Nevertheless, construction sites within the HPP compound are

separated by temporary lattice and wooden fencing (Figure 6 below).

Figure 6.Fencing at construction sites

30. Construction and demolition wastes are generated in the course of ongoing works, which are

managed collected, transported and disposed of in compliance with IEE requirements.

31. An agreement has been concluded and still is acting with a local company for the removal of

municipal waste and this company disposes of the wastes in the Nurek municipal waste landfill,

which is located at the distance of 3.5 km from the construction site.

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32. The construction works involved disposal of spoil (inert waste). The spoil bank was located

just outside the Nurek HEPP compound in an area that was once the borrow area for excavating

materials for construction of the dam body. Currently all excavation activities are completed and

no spoils are producing.

33. Figure 7 below shows the Google image of the spoil material location near the HPP, which is

in compliance with EMP requirements.

Figure 7. Spoil and inert materials location – in compliance with EMP requirements

34. Equipment and material from dismantlement of the switchyard will be used as spares at other

hydropower stations in Tajikistan. As for the ferrous and small amounts of non-ferrous scrap –

steel, copper, and aluminum – these things will be sold to local recycling companies.

35. The sewerage system of the hydro power station is linked to the Nurek municipal sewerage

system. Sanitary facilities – toilets, bath, washing sinks – are installed and are in compliance with

EMP/HSE Plan requirements (see Figure 8 below).

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36. No any oil leakages/spillage were observed at the project site.

37. As was noted in the previous report there were various types and classes of waste arising

during construction, and these were disposed temporarily on construction sites. The contractor

was advised to make arrangements for proper storage of these wastes. The situation is improved

now as all notices were addressed by Contractor.

1.5.2. Construction activities

a. Civil works for 500 kV cable tunnels

38. The figures below show the status of the works during the reporting period. No accidents

were reported. Necessary arrangements like setting up warning signs and fencing, and issuing

protective clothing and equipment to the workers in accordance with EMP/HSE Plan requirements

were observed in reporting period.

Figure 8. Sanitary

facilities for project

workers

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Figure 9. Civil works status – mainly in compliance with EMP/HSE Plan requirements

b. Erection of gas-insulated facility in the 500 kV insulated switchgear/control gear

building

39. All environmental requirements for the mentioned works were followed, like setting up

warning signs, issuing safety instructions, providing protective closing and equipment, daily

induction training for the workers, and fire prevention measures. The figures below show the

progress and status of project construction works.

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Figure 10. Erection of gas-insulated facility in the 500 kV insulated switchgear/control gear building – in

compliance with EMP/HSE Plan requirements

Figure 11. Installation of power cables at GIS basement – in compliance with EMP/HSE Plan

requirements

40. Protection measures can be seen in more details in the figures below.

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Figure 12. Protective clothing and equipment as well as fire prevention measures are currently in

compliance with EMP/HSE Plan requirements

c. Construction of 500 kV insulated switchgear/control gear building

41. Construction of the insulated switchgear/control gear building is proceeding in compliance

with the principal EMP/HSE Plan requirements: fencing of construction plots, setting up warning

signs, and safety training for the workforce.

Figure 13. Protection measures for construction of the 500 kV insulated switchgear/control gear

building

42. The Contractor showed evidence of attendance at training sessions by books containing the

workers’ signatures (see Figure 14 below).

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Figure 14. Attendance book for safety instruction sessions for the workers

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II. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING

2.1. Noise and Vibration

43. Construction equipment used for excavation and foundation works was equipped with

silencers or mufflers.

44. According to EMP requirements, noise level measuring shall be carried out at the main

construction work locations.

45. During the reporting period, noise level measurements were conducted by relevant

equipment. Data on noise level are shown in Table 3 below:

Table 3. Noise Level Monitoring Data

Month: June Year: 2015

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Location

Noise Standards in dBA (max)

Measuruments, data, dB

07.00-23.00

23.00-07.00

Data span (range) from 11.20 am to 12.00

1 Switchgear/control gear building

80 80 68-72

2 Autotransformers

80 80 70-75

3 500 kV cable tunnels

80 80 65-70

Standards:

55-45 dBA (max) - Residential area 75-75 dBA (max) - Commercial area 80-80 dBA (max) - Industrial area 50-40 dBA (max) - Hospitals 55-55 dBA (max) - Schools, Library

46. It should be noted that all construction works take place on the Nurek HPP property at an

appropriate distance from human settlements. Installation works do not give rise to high levels of

noise. However, the Consultant did recommend conducting routine noise level measurements at

selected construction site locations by procurement of noise meters or by contracting an analytical

laboratory, so as to record monitoring data for the first 6 months of 2015.

47. Regarding vibration, no cracks or other damage to buildings and facilities were observed

during the site visits conducted during the reporting period.

2.2. Water Quality

48. No water quality monitoring is needed as all construction is proceeding within the boundaries

of the Nurek HPP property, and the project works do not additionally contaminate the water

sources.

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2.3. Air Quality

49. Earth works were conducted mainly in February-April when precipitation was sufficient. While

excavation works were conducted at dry season (May -June 2015), dust suppression was done by

watering. Access roads and construction sites were damped down where needed.

2.4. Flora and Fauna Monitoring

50. No disturbance to fauna was observed during the reporting period as, within the area of the

project site, there are no protected areas or environmentally sensitive habitats.

51. As it was described in previous bi-annual report during the constructing of GIS and cable

channels, about 25 shrubs of Euonymus gen. were removed in 2014. This vegetation type is

shown below. These shrubs have no high environmental value and can be easily replanted. The

Consultant advised the Contractor to undertake replanting after the completion of cable tunnels

works – in February-March 2015. However due to delay the measures to restore landscaping was

decided to postpone to the autumn season 2015.

2.5. Monitoring of Occupational Health and Safety, and HIV-AIDS Issues

52. No accidents were registered during the reporting period. Relevant measures were

undertaken by contractors during implementation of project works to comply with all the

requirements and measures for the protection of occupational health and safety:

· The Contractor developed and had approved a safety training program, consisting of an initial course on health and safety. All workers attended the safety training courses starting from the first week of occupancy of the construction camps. Technical safety instructions courses were held on a monthly basis.

· Workers and engineers were equipped with protective equipment and clothing, e.g. helmets, special work wear, safety belts, gloves, protective glasses etc. in good time. A first aid center has been equipped. Air conditioning and heating was provided within the building, when it is needed.

· Each three months the Contractor held an instruction course on HIV / AIDS.

· Briefings on technical safety, labor and environmental protection (including electro-magnetic fields) are held for the workforce on a daily basis.

· Arrangements have been made for proper sanitary facilities.

Figure 15.Type of shrubs removed during

civil works for the cable tunnels

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III. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

3.1. EMP, SSEMP and Work Plans

53. Assessment of compliance with the Environment Management Plan (EMP) and the

Constructor’s Health, Work and Environmental Protection Planning (HSE Plan) commenced with a

review of the environmental management requirements for compliance during the construction

stage of the project.

54. The Contractor submitted 6 progress reports with HSE sections for January-June 2015.

3.2. Site Inspections and Audits

55. Six site inspections and audits were conducted to verify the effectiveness of environmental

protection measures in achieving the results specified in the EMP and HSE Plan during the

reporting period and starting from January 2015 (21.01.2015, 25.02.2015, 18.03.2015,

22.04.2015, 20.05.2015, 10.06.2015). During the inspections, visual surveys on site as well as

meetings with workers, the Contractor, engineers and specialists were done.

3.3. Non- Compliance Notices

56. Non-compliance notices were issued as follows:

· The Contractor’s progress reports should contain more details on health, safety and

environmental issues;

· Removed shrubs are not replanted yet.

57. More detailed recommendations to correct the issues are raised in these notices, stating the

entities responsible for their implementation, are given in the Correction Action Plan (para 3.6.).

3.4. Consultation and Complaints

58. No complaints were received from the workers and beneficiaries during the reporting period.

3.5. Non-compliance notices fulfillment

59. The status of actions done to fulfill non-compliance notices indicated in previous Bi-annual

report of July-December 2014 is shown in Table 4 below.

Table 4: Status of fulfillment of non-compliance notices

No Environmental issues identified

Corrective actions to be taken Deadlines to resolve the issues

Status of fulfillment

1 No Book of Complaints at the construction site

Place a Book of Complaints at the construction site

By the end of January 2015

Fulfilled

2 Insufficient details of

HSE issues in the

Contractor’s progress

reports

The Contractor’s progress reports should contain more details of health, safety and environmental issues:

With progress report for January 2015

Partially fulfilled

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- waste management - flora monitoring - warning signs, other protective measures

3 Some shrubs were

removed during the

cable tunnel works

Shrubs should be replanted February-March 2015

Not addressed during the reporting period, postponed to autumn 2015

3.6. Corrective Action Plan

60. Detailed corrective action plan, coordinated with the PMU and the Contractor, is set out in

Table 5 below.

Table 5: Corrective Action Plan – June 2015

No Environmental issues

identified Corrective actions to be taken

Deadlines to resolve issues

Responsibilities for implementation/super

vision

1 Insufficient details of

HSE issues in the

Contractor’s progress

reports

The Contractor’s progress reports should contain more details of health, safety and environmental issues: - waste management - flora monitoring - warning signs, other protective measures

With next progress reporting documents

Contractor

2 Some shrubs were

removed during the

cable tunnel works

Shrubs should be replanted October-November 2015

Contractor (and Suman company as Sub-Contractor)