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Bi – Annual Environmental Monitoring Report
Project Number: 2727 – PK, Tranche – II {Jan – June, 2012}
Islamic Republic of Pakistan Power Distribution Enhancement Investment Project (PDEIP) – Tranche – II Multi – Tranche Financing Facility (MFF) Financed by the ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK
Prepared By:
(Mr. Imran Malak / Mr. Mohammad Yasin)
Environment & Social Safeguards Section – Management Unit
Office of the General Manager (Development)
ISLAMABAD ELECTRIC SUPPLY COMPANY (IESCO)
IESCO Head Office, Street 40, G – 7 / 4,
Islamabad, Pakistan.
For Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO). Pakistan Electric Power Company (PEPCO).
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ABBREVIATIONS
ADB Asian Development Bank
AJK Azad Jammu & Kashmir
BPI British Power International
E&SS Environmental and Social Safeguard
EA Executing Agency
EIA Environmental Impact Assessment
EPA Environmental Protection Agency
EPD Environmental Protection Department
GMD General Manager Development
GOP Government of Pakistan
GS Grid Substation
IA Implementing Agency
IEE Initial Environmental Examination
IESCO Islamabad Electric Supply Company
KV Kilo – Volt
MOW&P Ministry of Water and Power
MFF Multi – Tranche Financing Facility
NOC No Objection Certificate
PDEIP Power Distribution Enhancement Investment Program / Project
PEPA Pakistan Environmental Protection Act
PEPCO Pakistan Electric Power Company
MU Management Unit
TL Transmission Line
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABBREVIATIONS .................................................................................................................................... 1
Part I INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 IESCO .......................................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Directorate of GM (Development) / Management Unit (MU) .......................................... 4
1.3 Environmental & Social Safeguard Section – Management Unit .................................... 6
1.4 Power Distribution Enhancement Investment Program (PDEIP) – Tranche – II. ....... 7
1.5 Objective of the Program (PDEIP) ......................................................................................... 9
1.6 Scope of the Work ..................................................................................................................... 9
1.7 Present Status of the Project. ................................................................................................. 11
1.8 Monitoring Indicator of Part – I set by ADB. .................................................................... 13
Part II ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING ............................................................................ 14
2.1 Monitoring. .............................................................................................................................. 14
2.2 Monitoring Indicator of Part – II set by ADB. ................................................................... 14
Part III ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT .......................................................................... 15
3.1 Compliance Status with Statuary Requirements .............................................................. 15
3.2 Environment & Social Documents ...................................................................................... 15
3.3 Awareness & Trainings.......................................................................................................... 17
3.4 EMMP as a part of Bidding Documents ............................................................................. 17
3.4 Clauses in the Bidding Documents .................................................................................... 17
3.5 Monitoring Indicators of Part – III set by ADB. ................................................................ 21
Annex – I. .................................................................................................................................................. 22
MONITORING DATA ........................................................................................................................ 22
Annex – II. ................................................................................................................................................ 23
PHOTOGRAPHS ................................................................................................................................. 23
Annex – III. ............................................................................................................................................... 24
IMPLEMENTATION REPORT ON EIA / IEE MITIGATION REQUIREMENTS .................... 24
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Part I INTRODUCTION
1.1 IESCO
1. Islamabad Electric Supply Company Ltd. (IESCO) is a public utility company,
having more than 02 Million consumers and provides service to 04 Nos.
Northern Districts of the Punjab Province (Rawalpindi, Attock, Jhelum and
Chakwal); Capital Territory (Islamabad); and Southern parts of Azad Jammu &
Kashmir (AJK). IESCO jurisdiction map is placed as below.
Figure 1: IESCO Jurisdiction Map.
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1.2 Directorate of GM (Development) / Management Unit (MU)
2. To carry out and handle investment projects IESCO has established Management
Unit (MU) under the supervision of General Manager (Development). The MU
comprises of 4 sections.
i. Planning Scheduling & Coordination: To take the responsibilities for (i)
identifying and proposing the subprojects to PEPCO / Donor Agency for
approval and financing, (ii) Scheduling and Monitoring (iii) preparing the
necessary documentation in line with the statutory, corporate and Donor
policies including quarterly reports (iv) coordinate with the consultants.
ii. Procurement: To take care of all responsibilities and tasks related to
procurement (goods, works and services) and for the activities related to
material planning, preparation of bidding documents according to the
requirement of the Donors, getting the evaluation done and for placing the
orders after approval of the Donors, inspection and then transportation to the
site. Arrange release of material thru CRR Karachi and final delivery to the
site.
iii. Project Finance: They are responsible for taking care of counterpart
financing, funds flow arrangements, payments, recording and monitoring of
both ADB & WB funds. Also, will establish, monitor and manage the imprest
account and statement of expenditure (SOE) procedures. Furthermore ensure
timely preparation of the annual audited project accounts.
iv. Environment & Social Safeguard: To take care of all the responsibilities and
tasks related to environment, land, and social (including involuntary
resettlement and indigenous people) and provide oversight on occupational
health, safety and environment safeguards in the working environment.
3. The organizational structure of MU – IESCO is given below in Figure - 2.
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Figure 2: Organizational Structure of MU – IESCO.
General Manager (Development)
Manager
(Planning, Scheduling
& Co-ordination)
Dy Manager (Monitoring Control
& Coordination)
Assistant Manager (MC&C)
Dy manager
(Planning & Scheduling)
Assistant Manager (P&S)
Manger (Procurement)
DM
(Procurement)
Assistant Manager
DM
(Procurement)
Assistant Manager
Dy. Manager
(Environment and Safeguards)
AM
(Social Impact)
AM
(Environment)
Manager
(Project Financing)
DM
(Project Financing)
Assistant Manager Assistant Manager
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1.3 Environmental & Social Safeguard Section – Management Unit
4. The Environmental & Social Safeguard (E&SS) Section of MU, IESCO provides
an overall supervision and advisory services during the Pre - Construction
phase, Construction phase & Post – Construction phase of the project. The E&SS
also assists and advises GSC Directorate, Construction Directorate and other
IESCO departments on environmental and social matters overall. Presently, the
E&SS Section has one Environmental and one Social Impact expert under the
supervision of a Deputy Manager Environmental and Social Safeguard (E&SS).
5. The organizational structure of E&SS – MU IESCO is attached as below.
Figure3: Management Structure of E&SS – MU – IESCO.
GM (Development)
M. Yousaf Awan
Dy. Manager (E&SS)
Mohammad Yasin
Asstt. Manager (Social Impact)
Sher Afzal
Asstt. Manager (Environment)
M. Imran Malak
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1.4 Power Distribution Enhancement Investment Program (PDEIP) –
Tranche – II.
6. Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan (GoP) through Ministry of Water
and Power (MOW&P) with assistance of Asian Development Bank (ADB) is
implementing the Power Distribution Enhancement Investment Program
(PDEIP) under Multi Tranche Financing Facility (MFF). This Program is part of
the GoP long term energy security strategy. Pakistan Electric Power Company
(PEPCO) has been nominated by Ministry of Water and Power (MOW&P) to act
as the Executing Agency (EA) while Islamabad Electric Supply Company
(IESCO) is the Implementing Agency (IA) for execution work in its service area.
Program basic information is provided in Table 1.
Table 1: Program Basic Information.
The Program
Power Distribution Enhancement Investment Program (PDEIP).
Multi – Tranche Financing Facility (MFF).
Subproject Tranche – II subproject.
Sponsoring Agency Government of Pakistan.
Ministry of Water & Power (MoW&P).
Executing Agency Pakistan Electric Power Company (PEPCO).
Implement Agency Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO).
Type of Financing
Loan amount US $ 23.75 Million.
Loan No. 2727 – PK ; Tranche – II Subproject.
Loan No. 2728 – PK ; Support Project.
Loan Signing Date January 28, 2011.
Loan Effectiveness Date October 05, 2011.
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Closing Date March 31, 2015.
Date of Last ADB Review Mission
March 05, 2012.
Focal Person
General Manager (Development),
Management Unit ,
Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO).
Focal Person for Environment & Social Safeguards
Deputy Manager (E&SS),
Management Unit,
Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO).
7. The Power Distribution Enhancement Investment Program (PDEIP) – Tranche-II
is designed to provide grid-connected customers with adequate and reliable
supply of electricity. The rehabilitation, augmentation, and expansion of power
distribution infrastructure will increase the reliability of supply to residential,
agricultural, commercial, and industrial customers across Pakistan. A reliable
electricity supply will lead to social and economic benefits and improved
conditions for schools, hospitals, and social services, among others. The main
components of the program are given as under:
Conversion / Up-gradation of Grid Stations
Extension of Power Transformers in existing Grid Stations
Augmentation of Power Transformers in existing Grid Stations
New Transmission Lines
Remodelling of Transmission Lines
Installation of capacitors on 11 KV
Rehabilitation works
System Modernization
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1.5 Objective of the Program (PDEIP)
8. The main objectives of this Investment Program are; (i) improve power
distribution infrastructure through system rehabilitation, augmentation, and
expansion; and relieve the power system from distribution bottlenecks and
constraints; (ii) enable continued operation and maintenance in accordance with
best international practices; and (iii) the system will be capable of meeting peak
demand, with electricity outages significantly reduced.
1.6 Scope of the Work
9. IESCO Tranche – II subproject includes 01 No. Conversion, 09 Nos. Extensions /
Augmentations, 02 Nos. Transmission Lines (New), 01 No. Transmission Line
(Remodelling) & Capacitors & Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment. The detail
scope of work of Tranche - II subproject is reproduced below in Table - 2.
Table 2: Detail Scope of Work.
No. Project Component Amount
(Us $ Mill)
01. Conversions 01 No.
2.32 i. Conversion of NPS Grid Station on Turnkey Basis
02.
Extension / Augmentation 09 Nos.
6.00
i. Mangla Right Bank (R. B. Mangla)
ii. Satellite Town
iii. H–11 Islamabad
iv. Pindi Gheb
v. Hajeera
vi. Minhasa
vii. Mangla Left Bank (L.B.Mangla)
viii. E-8 Islamabad
ix. Line Bay Extensions
03.
Transmission Lines (New) 02 No.
6.27 i. Hattian to Bagh Transmission Line
ii. Choa Saiden Shah - Noorpur Sehti Transmission Line
04. Transmission Lines (Remodelling) 01 No. 3.66
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No. Project Component Amount
(Us $ Mill)
i. Mangla - Left Bank Magla - Rajjar Transmission Lines
05. Capacitors & Miscellaneous Equipment 5.50
Total 23.75
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1.7 Present Status of the Project.
10. The civil works of Tranche – II Subprojects have been awarded, the detail of
work awarded is as below:
No. Package Lot No.
Description of Work Length of T / L (KM)
Nos. of Locations
Awarded to Contract Signed
Date
1 ICB-
11/TR-II/ADB
I
Procurement of Plan t, Design , Supply, Installation, Testing, Commissioning, & Civil Works of 132 KV Noor Pur Sethi (AIS) Grid Station District Chakwal on Turn Key Basis.
- 1
M/s Siemens (Pakistan) Engineering Co. Ltd. Islamabad.
May 15, 2012.
2 ICB-
11/TR-II/ADB
II
Procurement of Transmission Line Material , Construction Survey, Tower Sticking , Construction of Tower / Pile Foundation, Erection, Stringing, Testing & Commissioning of 132 KV T/L from Hattian to Bagh (AJ&K) For Bagh Grid Station.
25.23 -
M/s Pingaoo - Potential (JV), Lahore
April 16, 2012.
3 ICB-
11/TR-II/ADB
III
Procurement of Transmission Line Material , Construction Survey, Tower Sticking , Construction of Tower / Pile Foundation, Erection, Stringing, Testing & Commissioning of 132 KV SDT T/L from Mangla Power House to
49.2 -
M/s Pingaoo - Potential (JV), Lahore
May 24, 2012.
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No. Package Lot No.
Description of Work Length of T / L (KM)
Nos. of Locations
Awarded to Contract Signed
Date
Rajjar Grid Station on ACSR Rail Conductor.
4 ICB-
11/TR-II/ADB
IV
Procurement of Transmission Line Material, Construction Survey, Tower Sticking, Construction of Tower / Pile Foundation, Erection, Stringing, Testing & Commissioning of 132 KV T/L from Noor Pur Sethi to Choa Saiden Shah for Noor Pur Sethi Grid Station.
47.65 -
M/s Pingaoo - Potential (JV), Lahore
April 16, 2012.
11. Orientation / pre – construction meeting were arranged by E&SS section for the
contractors and they have been made aware of their responsibilities as per the
EMP.
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1.8 Monitoring Indicator of Part – I set by ADB.
Description of Indicator. Remarks.
1. Construction activities and Project
Progress during previous 6
months.
Presently the project is in
documentation phase and no
component of project is in execution
phase.
The civil works of Tranche – II
Subprojects have been awarded to
contractors.
2. Changes in project organization
and Environmental Management
Team.
No change.
3. Relationships with Contractors,
Owner, Lender, etc.
1. A meeting with M/s Siemens
(Pakistan) Engineering Co. Ltd.
Islamabad has been held on June
19, 2012 with respect to 132 KV
Noor Pur Sethi (AIS) Grid Station
District Chakwal.
2. A meeting with M/s Pingaoo -
Potential (JV), Lahore has been
held on July 12, 2012 with respect
to 132 KV T/L from Hattian to
Bagh (AJ&K), 132 KV SDT T/L
from Mangla Power House to
Rajjar Grid Station & 132 KV T/L
from Noor Pur Sethi to Choa
Saiden Shah.
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Part II ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING
2.1 Monitoring.
12. Environmental Monitoring of the projects will be carried out by the contractors
under the supervision of Environmental and Social Safeguard (E&SS) section
MU, IESCO during the execution phase. For this, field visit will also be carried
out by E&SS Section, MU IESCO for the smooth and effective implantation of
EMMP & Monitoring plan as prescribed in approved Environ mental
Assessment Report.
2.2 Monitoring Indicator of Part – II set by ADB.
Description of Indicator. Remarks.
Summarizes the previous six months
monitoring data and provide
explanations of any instances where
environmental standards or guidelines
are exceeded.
Not Applicable at this stage.
Noise and Vibration.
Water Quality.
Air Quality.
Flora and Fauna Monitoring.
Not Applicable at this stage.
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Part III ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
3.1 Compliance Status with Statuary Requirements
13. The loan agreement of the project requires the Implementing Agency (IA) to
implement the project in compliance with statuary / regulatory requirements of
the country and requirements of ADB Guidelines (May 2003). The detail of
environmental & social compliance regarding statuary / regulatory requirements
in accordance to ADB & National Law is tabulated below.
No. Regulatory Requirements. Status of Compliance.
01. Preparation of Environmental
Assessment Reports. EIA Prepared.
02. Clearance from ADB. Clearance given by ADB.
03.
Clearance / Obtaining of No
Objection Certificate (NOC) from
the Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).
The Public Hearing for 132 KV
Mangla Left Bank to Rajjar &
132 KV Choa Sadian Shah to
Noor Pur Sethi Transmission
Lines under Tranche – II
subprojects had been held on
April 30, 2012 at 66 KV Noor
Pur Sethi grid station.
In process, Matter being
followed up. The EIA has
been requested to issue NOC
at the earliest.
3.2 Environment & Social Documents
14. IESCO PDEIP Tranche – II Projects has been classified as Category B Project in
accordance to ADB Environment Policy (2002) and ADB Environmental
Assessment Guidelines (2003). The project falls under Schedule – II of Pakistan
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Environmental Protection Act (PEPA), 1997, which requires Environmental
Impact Assessment (EIA) to be carried out for the project.
15. Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Reports were prepared by PEPCO
through M/S British Power International (BPI), Lahore.
16. After the approval of ADB the IEE reports were received from BPI through
PEPCO in November 2010. These reports are available on IESCO website.
17. Under the Pakistan Environmental Protection Act 1997, the project components
required preparation of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report instead
of IEE. Hence to comply the regulations and on advice of Pak – EPA
comprehensive EIA report was prepared by E&SS MU – IESCO.
18. Being in Federal Capital, the EIA report was submitted to Pak – EPA on January
01, 2011 for issuance of NOC after the approval of CEO, IESCO. Pak – EPA
further processed the reports to Punjab EPA & AJ&K EPA. The inspector of
Punjab EPA visited the project sites in March – April 2011.
19. The comments of Pak – EPA, Punjab EPA & AJ&K EPA have been received and
their replies have been submitted vide Letter No. PMU/E&SS/ADB-Tr II/2702-
03 dated 14.06.2011 & Letter No. PMU/E&SS/ADB-Tr II/4311-13 dated
21.09.2011.
20. The Public Hearing for 132 KV Mangla Left Bank to Rajjar & 132 KV Choa Sadian
Shah to Noor Pur Sethi Transmission Lines under Tranche – II subprojects was
held on April 30, 2012 at 66 KV Noor Pur Sethi grid station.
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3.3 Awareness & Trainings
21. To develop the in-house capacity, IESCO arranged a numbers of training for
different cadres / staff of GSC Directorate, who are responsible for supervision
of development projects.
22. Environmental Management Plan (EMP) of Tranche – II subproject was
translated into Urdu and both English & Urdu version are available on IESCO
website (www.iesco.com.pk).
3.4 EMMP as a part of Bidding Documents
23. Environmental Management & Mitigation Plan (EMMP) & Monitoring Plan of
the approved EIA Reports have been made part of all the bidding documents of
civil works of Tranche – II sub projects.
3.4 Clauses in the Bidding Documents
24. The Clauses included in the bidding documents are;
i. Required Personnel: The Bidder shall provide details of the proposed
personnel and their experience records in the relevant Information Forms
included in Section 4 (Bidding Forms).
ii. The Bidder must demonstrate that it has the personnel for the key
positions that meet the following requirements:
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No. Position. Total Work Experience
(Year).
Experience in Similar Work
(Years).
01. Project Manager. 15 10
02. Lead Design Engineer (Civil). 10 05
03. Lead Design Engineer
(Electrical). 10 05
04. Construction Manager 10 05
05. Environmentalist / HSE
Officer. 05 03
06. Social / Resettlement Officer. 05 03
iii. Employer’s Requirement / Supplementary Information:
SI-03. Environmental Issues:
The Contractor shall comply and carry out all the monitoring and
mitigation measures as set forth in the Environmental & Social
Management Plan (EMP). The EMP & Environmental Monitoring Plan
are attached as Annexure with bidding document.
iv. General Condition of Contract:
Protection of Environment
46. Protection of
Environment
46.1 The Contractor shall observe the environment mitigation
measures that are set out in the Environmental
Management Plan (EMP) that has been prepared for the
Project.
46.2 The Contractor shall take all reasonable steps to protect the
environment (both on and off the Site) and to limit damage
and nuisance to people and property resulting from
pollution, noise and other results of operations as set forth
in the EMP.
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46.3 The Contractor shall ensure that emissions, surface
discharges and effluent from its activities shall not exceed
the values stated in the Specifications, or as prescribed by
the applicable laws.
46.4 The contractor shall Comply with all applicable
environmental laws and regulations of Pakistan.
46.5 The contractor shall
a) Establish an operational system for managing
environmental impacts.
b) Carry out all of the monitoring and mitigating measures
set forth in the EIA and the EMP.
c) Allocate the budget required to ensure that such
measures are carried out, and the actual costs for the
implementation of such measures shall be reimbursed by
the employer to the contractor from provisional sums.
The contractor shall submit to the employer quarterly
reports on the carrying out of such measures.
46.6 The Contractor shall submit monthly & quarterly reports
on carrying out such measures to the Employer.
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v. Special Condition of Contract:
9. Contractor’s Responsibilities .
9.8.
The Contractor shall comply with all applicable national, provincial,
and local Environmental laws and regulations.
The Contractor shall;
a) Establish an operational system for managing environmental
impacts.
b) Carry out all of the monitoring and mitigation measures set
forth in the Initial Environmental Examination (“IEE”) and
the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) attached hereto
as Appendix 8 / Annexure – C
c) Allocate the budget required to ensure that such measures
are carried out.
d) The Contractor shall submit to the Employer quarterly report
on the carrying out of such measures and the actual costs for
the implementation of such measures shall be reimbursed by
the Employer to the Contractor from Provisional Sums”.
vi. Contract Forms / Contract Agreement:
The following documents shall constitute the Contract between the
Employer and the Contractor, and each shall be read and construed as an
integral part of the Contract (Reference GCC Clause 2):
a) This Contract Agreement and the Appendices hereto
b) Letter of Bid and Price Schedules submitted by the Contractor,
c) Special Conditions,
d) General Conditions,
e) Specification,
f) Drawings,
g) Environmental & Social Mitigation Plan,
h) Environmental Monitoring Plan,
i) Other completed Bidding Forms submitted with the Letter of Bid,
j) Any other documents part of the Employer’s Requirements.
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3.5 Monitoring Indicators of Part – III set by ADB.
Description of Indicator. Remarks.
EMS, SSEMP and work plans. Report on
delivery of documents, required
amendments etc.
EMP prepared.
No amendments are required.
Site Inspections and audits – summarizes
the number and type of site visits
Site Inspections will be carried out
during execution phase of the project.
Non-compliance notices – summarizes
the details on the number of notices given
out and the issues covered. Summaries
the ranking of issues.
Nil.
Corrective action plans - report on
timeliness of preparation and completion Nil.
Consultation and complaints – report on
any consultation undertaken and list any
complaints received.
Consultation carried out during
preparation of Environmental
Assessment reports.
No complaints received yet.
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Annex – I.
MONITORING DATA
No. Description Status of Compliance
01. Establishment of PMU in IESCO. Yes.
02. Induction of E&SS Section and Staff in PMU. Yes.
03. Preparation of Environmental Assessment Reports (EIA
Reports). Yes.
04. Clearance & approval of IEE / EIA Reports from ADB. Yes.
05. Approval of IEE / EIA Reports from CEO, IESCO. Yes.
06. Uploading of EIA Reports on IESCO website. Yes.
07. Submission to Concerned EPA / EPD. Yes.
08. Public Hearing Session.
1st Public Hearing
Session had been held
on April 30, 2012 at 132
KV Noor Pur Sethi G/S.
09. Clearance/ obtaining No Objection Certificate (NOC) from
the EPA / EPD.
In process, Matter is
being followed up.
10. Training on Environment Issues. Yes.
11. Internal Monitoring & Field Visit. After the initiation of
construction phase.
12. EMMP is made part of Bidding Documents Yes.
13. Provision made in BOQ of Bidding Documents for
Environmental & Social Issues. Yes.
14. Status of implementation of EMMP & Monitoring
Parameters.
To be Monitored during
physical execution stage.
15. Project present Status. No physical work
initiated.
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Annex – II.
PHOTOGRAPHS
(will be included during the execution phase of the project)
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Annex – III.
IMPLEMENTATION REPORT ON EIA / IEE MITIGATION REQUIREMENTS
Reference. Requirement. Action Time. Action Required. Remarks / Comments.
Design Phase.
EMP 1. Contract Clauses Design Phase. Ensure requirements and recommendations
of environmental assessment are included in the contracts.
Complied.
EMP 2. Procurement Design Phase. Ensure environmentally responsible
procurement. Complied.
EMP 3. Waste Disposal Design Phase. Ensure adequate disposal options for all
waste including transformer oil, residually contaminated soils, and scrap metal.
Complied.
(Considered in the design / drawing of the grid station.)
EMP 4. Hazardous Waste Disposal
Design Phase. To ensure responsible disposal of hazardous waste in line with best practice.
Complied.
(Considered in the design / drawing of the grid station.)
EMP 5. Prevent Spills & Contamination.
Design Phase. To prevent spills, contamination of soil groundwater and surface water.
Complied.
Considered in the design / drawing of the grid station.)
EMP 6. Hydrological Impacts
Design Phase. To minimize hydrological and drainage impacts during construction.
Complied.
(Considered in the design / drawing of the grid station.)
MP 7. Temporary Drainage and Erosion Control
Design Phase. Include mitigation in preliminary designs for erosion control and temporary drainage.
Complied.
(Considered in the design / drawing of the grid station & Transmission Lines.)
EMP 8. Noise Design Phase. Ensure cumulative noise impacts are acceptable in construction and operational phase.
Complied.
EMP 9. Social Impacts Design Phase. To ensure that the adverse impacts due to On going.
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Reference. Requirement. Action Time. Action Required. Remarks / Comments.
constructing lines over private land, property acquisition and resettlement are mitigated according to the LARP.
Construction Phase.
EMP 1. Hydrology and
Drainage Aspects. Construction Phase.
To ensure the proper implementation of any requirements mentioned in EPA conditions of approval letter in relation to hydrology of the project.
On going.
EMP 2. Orientation for Contractor, and Workers.
Construction Phase.
To ensure that the GSC contractor and workers understand and have the capacity to ensure the
Environmental requirements and implementation of mitigation measures.
Complied.