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Environmental Monitoring Report Project Number: 48042-001 Bi-Annual June 2018

AFG: Panj Amu River Basin Sector Project

Prepared by Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock and Ministry of Energy and Water for the Ministry of Finance 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.

Bi-annual Environmental Monitoring Report, Jan-June 2018

Table of Contents

Part I- Introduction ................................................................................................................... 6

1.1. Objectives, Scope and Methodology ........................................................................ 7

1.2. Project Description ...................................................................................................... 7

1.3. Subproject Description.............................................................................................. 10

A. RSP Syaab: ........................................................................................................................... 10

B. RSP Sharawan ..................................................................................................................... 10

C. RSP Laqi ................................................................................................................................ 10

1.4. Project Activities and Progress ................................................................................ 11

1.3. Changes in project organization and environmental management team ......... 12

1.4. Relationships with contractors, owner, lender, etc. .............................................. 14

1.5. Stakeholders .............................................................................................................. 15

Part II - Environmental Monitoring ........................................................................................................... 15

2.2.1 Water Quality .................................................................................................................... 15

2.2.2 Noise and Vibration .......................................................................................................... 16

2.2.3 Ambient air quality ............................................................................................................ 16

2.2.4 Flora and Fauna ............................................................................................................... 16

2.2.5 Local resources utilization: .............................................................................................. 18

2.2.6 Solid Waste Generation: ................................................................................................. 18

2.2.7 Wastewater Generation: .................................................................................................. 18

2.2.8 Oil wastes /spills: .............................................................................................................. 18

2.2.9 Socio-Economics: ............................................................................................................. 18

2.2.10 Health: ................................................................................................................................ 18

2.2.11 Grievances of the local communities: ........................................................................... 18

Part III - Environmental Management ..................................................................................................... 19

3.1 The EMS, EMP, SEMP and work plans ................................................................. 19

3.2. EMP and Work Plans ................................................................................................ 19

3.2. Site inspections and audits ...................................................................................... 19

3.3 Corrective Action Plan .............................................................................................. 20

3.4 Consultation and complaints.................................................................................... 21

3.5 Conclusion .................................................................................................................. 21

3.6 Recommendations .................................................................................................... 21


3.7 Action Plan for the Next Period ............................................................................... 22

List of Figures:

Figure 1: Afghanistan Panj Amu Basin and its subbasin ..................................................................... 5

Figure 2: Afghanistan Panj Amu Basin Topography/ Elevation ......................................................... 5

Figure 3: (PIO) Structure at the Ministry of Energy and Water (MEW)…………………………… .. 9

Figrue 4: (PMO) Structure at the Ministry of Energy and Water (MEW)..………………………… 10

List of Tables:

Table 1: Project physical progress ..………………………… ............................................................... 8

Table 2: Corrective Action plan .............................................................................................................. 13

Table 3: Action Plan for the Next Period .............................................................................................. 16

Figrue 4: (PMO) Structure at the Ministry of Energy and Water (MEW)..………………………… 18

List of Annexes:

Anex 1: Photos of project site ................................................................................................................. 19

Aneex 2: Site Inspection check list ........................................................................................................ 23

Anex 3:Site Specific Environmental management plan ..................................................................... 29


Abbreviations

ADB Asian Development Bank

AF Affected Family

AH Affected Household

AP Affected person

CEMP Contractor’s Enviromental Managemnt paln

DAIL Department of Agriculture Irrigation and Livestock

DFID Departments for International Development UK

DSCS Design and Supervising Consultancy Servise

EARF Environmental Assesmnet Review Framework

EIA Envrionmnetal Impact Assessment

EMP Envionmental Managment Plan

EO Environmetnal Officer

ESCS Enging Supervision and Consultancy Servises

EU European Union

FAO Food Agricultrue Organization

GIRoA(GOA) Governmenta of the Islamic Repuplic of Afghanistan

GRC Grievance Redress Committee

HH Households

HRBMP Helmond River Basin Master Plan

IAs Irrigation Associations

ICB International competitive Bidding

IEE Initial Environmental Examination

IFCI Imam Sahib Proposed Protect Area

LKIP Lower Lokcha Irrigation Project

MAIL Minstry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock

MEW Minstry of Energy and Water

MFF Multi-Tranche Financing Facility

MoM Minstry of Mines

MPH Minstry of Public Health

MRRD Minstry of Rrual Rehabilitation and Development

MUD Minstry of Urban Development

NBD Norther Basin Development


NEPA National Environmental Protection Agency

NFMP National Flood Managemnet Program

PC Public Consultation

PCO Project Coordination Office

PDF Project Development Facility

PMO Project Management Office

PPMS Project Performance Management System

PPTA Project Preparation Technical Assisstance

PSC Project Steering Committee

R&U Rehabilitation and Upgrading

RBA River Basin Authority

RBC River Basin Council

RRP Recommendation and Report of the President

UNEP United Nations Environment Program

UXO Unexploded Ordinance

WRDIP Water Resources Development Investment Program


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PART I- INTRODUCTION

1. Since 2004, the European Union (EU) has supported the Government of Afghanistan

(GoIRA) in its reconstruction efforts by funding integrated water management programs in

the Panj Amu river basin.

2. The current Project continues this EU support in partnership with ADB as co-financier and

administrator. This will improve GoIRA ownership of fund management, increasing

sustainability and conforming to EU policy in Afghanistan of moving funding on-budget or

into co-financing arrangements.

3. The importance of the Project is in its impact on the well-being of rural communities in the

basin, and in its support for GoIRA’s sector investment plan, the $1.1 billion National Water

and Natural Resources Development Program.

4. The proposed project will increase agricultural productivity in the Panj-Amu River Basin

through improving access and use of irrigated water at farm, scheme and river levels. The

project will improve yields, cropping intensities and irrigated areas on a command area of

74,500ha, resulting in increased farm incomes and reduced rural poverty for over 400,000

beneficiaries, improved food security, import substitution, especially for wheat, and an

increase in exports for high-value products such as fruit and nuts. Additional benefits include

a reduction in conflict over water use, and an increase in sales of agricultural inputs such as

fertilizers.

5. The Project will be financed through an ADB sector grant. It will be implemented over the

seven-year period from late 2016 to late 2023, at an estimated cost of $76.75 million ($50

million in EU funds, $26 million in ADB funds and $0.75m in government counterpart funds).

6. The Project proponents are the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (GoIRA),

ADB, and the EU. The Project Executing Agency (EA) is the Ministry of Finance (MOF). The

Implementing Agencies (IAs) are Ministry of Energy and Water (MEW) and Ministry of

Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock (MAIL). MEW will be involved in Output 1. MAIL will be

involved in in Outputs 2 and 3.


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1.1. Objectives, Scope and Methodology

7. The main objective of this report is to provide progress on implementation of the

Environmental Management Plan (EMP) and to report any other environmental concerns

occurred during project implementation. The report is also prepared to comply with

environmental safeguards of the Government of Afghanistan and ADB Safeguards Policy

Statement (SPS), 2009.

8. This environmental monitoring report is covering the monitoring of implementation of the

EMP by Contractors covering the period from January to June 2018.

9. The report is based on findings from field monitoring trips conducted by Project

implementation office and Project Management office (PMO), and reviewing documentation

related with environmental performance on the project sites and reporting materials,

submitted by Contractors.

1.2. Project Description

10. Output 1: Water allocation and availability improved. This output will provide the capacity

and resources for MEW, and associated river basin agency (RBA), and sub basin agencies

(SBAs) in the Panj-Amu river basin, to: (i) improve the conveyance and allocation of water to

irrigated areas through rehabilitating and upgrading head works and main canals in priority

schemes; (ii) establish and strengthen the capacity of 112 water user associations (WUAs)

to operate and maintain (O&M) conveyance infrastructure in these schemes to better

distribute water between the head, middle and tail end of canals more equitably; and for

them to work with RBA and SBAs to facilitate water sharing between schemes; and (iii)

enhance the capacity of MEW, RBA and SBAs for more effective water allocation between

schemes to benefit downstream users. In addition, support will also be provided to Afghan

members of the Afghanistan-Tajikistan transboundary technical working group to prepare

them for technical meetings and strengthen their ability to conduct negotiations regarding

the set-up and operations of the Panj River Basin Commission.

11. Output 2: Command areas enhanced. This output will provide the capacity and resources for

Ministry of Agriculture Irrigation and Livestock (MAIL), and associated Department of

Agriculture Irrigation and Livestock (DAIL) in the Panj-Amu river basin, to: (i) improve

irrigation infrastructure at the secondary and tertiary canal level, in schemes identified for


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improvement under Output 1 in order to secure an integrated approach; (ii) establish and

strengthen the capacity of at least 105 Irrigation Associations (IAs) to operate and manage

irrigation infrastructure in these schemes to improve distribution of water within schemes;

and (iii) improve water use efficiency at the farm level by improved on-farm water

management and agronomic techniques (such as land levelling, bed and furrow irrigation,

and intercropping) with at least 6,300 farmers having improved knowledge from 21

demonstration plots.

12. Output 3: Watersheds properly managed and protected. This output provides the capacity

and resources for MAIL, and associated DAILs in the Panj-Amu river basin to improve

community-based watershed management. This output includes (i) preparation of a

community-based natural resources management technical manual and guidebook; (ii)

training of DAIL’s staff as master trainers who will conduct training of communities; (iii)

identification of approximately 21 watershed/rangeland sites for restoration and protection;

(iv) creation of community forestry/rangeland associations for these sites; and (v)

preparation and implementation of natural resource management plans for these sites.

These activities will help restore 10,500 hectares of forestry and/or rangeland in the vicinity

of 21 prioritized subprojects and protect irrigation structures under Outputs 1 and 2 from

flash floods and sedimentation.

13. Construction activities are being implemented in output 1. Therefore, this report covers

environmental monitoring report of Seyaab, Sharawan and Laqi subprojects starting from

January 1 to June 30 2018.

14. The main Project activities related to output 1 are construction of Seyaab, Sharawan and

Laqi subprojects. To implement these construction works, a contract with the New United

Construction Company (NUC) was signed on 3rd July 2017.


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I. FIGURE 1: AFGHANISTAN PANJ-AMU BASIN AND ITS SUB-BASIN

II. FIGURE 2: AFGHANISTAN PANJ-AMU BASIN TOPOGRAPHY/ ELEVATION


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1.3. Subproject Description

A. RSP Syaab:

15. The existing Seyaab irrigation scheme is located in Keshim district, Badakshan province.

It irrigates 400 ha with water from the Keshim River. The main canal is 16 km long. The

proposed RSP civil works are:

a. Replacement headwork gates – Provide two new gates in the headwork.

b. Offtakes – Construct four offtakes on the main canal commanding 98 ha.

c. Cross-regulators – Construct four cross-regulators in the main canal.

d. Flow measurement infrastructure – Provide a calibrated staff gauge at each upgraded

offtake to support water distribution proportional to offtake command areas.

e. Water access points – Provide water access points on the main canal – four for domestic

water collection and two for livestock watering.

B. RSP Sharawan

16. The existing Sharawan irrigation scheme is located in Taloqan, Baharak, and Khwaja

Ghor districts of Takhar province. It irrigates about 13,000 ha.38 The main canal, the Rud-I

Sharawan, is 82 km long and has 62 secondary canals. The Proposed civil work is:

a. Offtakes – Upgrade five offtakes on the main canal commanding 1831 ha.

b. Cross-regulators – Construct seven cross-regulators in the main canal.

c. Flow measurement infrastructure – Provide a calibrated staff gauge at each

upgraded offtake to support water distribution proportional to offtake command

areas.

d. Water access points – Provide eleven domestic water collection and five livestock

water access points

C. RSP Laqi


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17. The existing Laqi irrigation scheme is located in Aliabad district, Kunduz province. It irrigates

about 160 ha of fertile land around Aliabad city. The main canal is 15 km long and has

seven secondary canals. Residents report that the main canal was constructed manually by

local people about 80 years ago. The proposed RSP civil works are:

a. Intake works – Provide head regulator with spill weir and scour sluice in the main

channel 100 m downstream of the approach channel.

b. Offtakes– (i) Upgrade one offtake and (ii) provide one combined upgraded offtake in

place of two traditional offtakes 160 m apart; on the main canal commanding 72 ha.

c. Cross-regulators – Construct two cross-regulators in the main canal.

d. Flow measurement infrastructure – Provide a calibrated staff gauge at each

upgraded offtake to support water distribution proportional to offtake command

areas.

e. Water access points – Provision of one livestock and two domestic water access

points.

1.4. Project Activities and Progress

18. The activities which were carried out by the Contractor during the reporting period

comprised mainly of earth excavation, earth filling, back filling, stone masonry, cement

concrete and steel reinforcement.

Table1: Physical status of works:

PHYSICAL STATUS OF WORKS

S. No

Canal Name Structure Name

Status of Works

Remarks Progress %

Status

1

Seyaab Canal Badakshan

Head Work 98 Ongoing

2 Qomandan Zarin CR 100 Complete Changed to lining of Canal

3 Haji Wali CR and Offtake 100 Complete

4 Pul-Seyaab Dara CR and Offtake

100 Complete

5 Ghara Dara CR and Offtake

0 Mobilization Changed to Aghor Dara new super passage

6 Sharawan Canal

Amanullah CR and Offtake

0 Canceled Community problem


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7 Takhar Baghak 2 CR and Offtake 30 Ongoing

8 Konchi CR and Offtake 0 Mobilization Changed to Bazoye Baghak 2 bank lining

9 Eshan Sayeed CR and Offtake

0 Canceled RBA/SRBA Req for New Changes

10 Haji Musa CR and Offtake 95 Ongoing

11 Haji Abdul Qayum CR and Offtake

0 Mobilization Design and shop drawings approved

12 Abil Ariq CR and Offtake 75 Ongoing

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Laqi Canal Kunduz

Head Work 80 20% gabion work remaining

14 Abdul Hakim CR and Offtake

98

15 Nematullah CR and Offtake

98

16 Domestic water Access Point 0

Survey and Design Complete

17 Livestock Water Access Point 0

Survey and Design Complete

1.3. CHANGES IN PROJECT ORGANIZATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

TEAM

19. The project proposal stipulated that the PMO, under MEW was to be fully staffed and

established by the commencement of the project. Similarly, Project Implementation Offices

(PIOs) were to be established in Kunduz and Taloqan provinces to manage and facilitate

project implementation.

20. The Executing Agency for the Project is the Ministry of Finance (MOF) and the

Implementation Agency is Ministry of Energy and Water. MEW is responsible to oversee the

implementation of Output 1 through the existing WRDIP PMO in Kabul in the MEW main

office.

21. This PMO is part of an overall ADB PMO responsible for all ADB projects and programs

implemented by the Ministry. Also, for implementation of Output 1 a PIO for basin-level

activities in the river basin agency (RBA) in Kunduz and Taloqan, embedded within the RBA

office to avoid setting up a parallel structure and to strengthen government institutional

capacity.

22. With respect to the Project Management, PMO and PIOs of MEW have been established

and staffed as shown in the chart 1 and 2.


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23. To meet ADB safeguard requirements the PMO engaged a full time Environmental

Safeguard Officer who is in charge for the Project’s environmental performance related to

construction / rehabilitation activities.

III. FIGURE 3: PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION OFFICER (PIO) STRUCTURE AT THE MINISTRY OF ENERGY AND WATER (MEW).

24. The Environmental safeguard officer is responsible to ensure timely submission of SEMPs

by Contractors, reviewing these SEMPs on compliance with IEEs requirements, conducting

environmental audit of construction sites.

25. During the reporting period there was no change in project organization and environmental

management team.

PIO Director

Administration

Officer

Finance Officer

SBA Finance officer Driver 1 SBA

Clerk

Junior Supervision

Engineers (SBAs)

GIS/IT Officer

Senior WUA Officer

Junior WUA Officers

(SBAs)

Senior River Basin

Planning Officer

Building Design

Engineer


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IV. FIGURE 4: PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE (PMO) STRUCTURE AT THE MINISTRY OF ENERGY AND WATER (MEW).

1.4. Relationships with contractors, owner, lender, etc.

26. During the reporting period relationship among Ministry’s PMO and PIO and the contractor

remained quite comfortable. A number of meetings with Contractor and Client were held at

site and offices. Emerging environmental issues such as sedimentation that causes the

Environmental Safeguards officer

Social Safeguards officer

PMO Director

PMO Deputy Director Project Manager

Deputy Director Other Project

Contract and Procurement officer

Admin and HR officer

Finance Officer

Driver 1 Driver 2 Driver 1 Driver 2

Senior Design and Supervision Engineer


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color of water muddy along canal rehabilitation, replantation of trees and compensation to

tree owners were discussed and proper action taken.

1.5. Stakeholders

27. Since stakeholders are a key issue for project design, construction, operation, maintenance,

and decommissioning, the management body of P-ARBP project always would want to

make sure all stakeholders are involved and actively engaged in the decision making

process of projects so that anyone involved in the project is aware of the full range of issues,

and they appreciate the views of all stakeholders. In particular, any issue falling under

environmental features is discussed with the relevant stakeholders.

PART II - ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING

28. During the reporting period, environmental compliance remained satisfactory as major

issues were properly considered and managed. Other issues were handled according to

guidelines provided in SSEMP.

29. Monitoring of construction site conducted normally by the PIO engineer during the period.

30. No adverse environmental impacts related to the implemented activities were noted or

observed within the reporting period.

31. All construction has been carried out within the land boundaries and no claims have been

raised by people in the subproject area.

32. No hazardous materials, which would require special handling, were found among the

waste. Therefore, all non-hazardous waste was removed from site and Camp area safely.

The waste materials were stored at places away from property boundary, from residences,

and water supply sources. All garbage carried away from the residential place and dump it

in the landfill.

33. The Contractor kept records of safety; environmental considerations of the construction

sites; air quality and noise; within the reporting period, no adverse environmental impacts

related to the works have been noted or observed.

2.2.1 Water Quality

34. River water quality remained safer as no water harmful activity was taken place during this

construction period, except the color of water that was muddy due to seasonal rain and


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earth work in some canals. The water is directed to temporary irrigation canal and utmost

care was taken by the Contractor to prevent polluting of the river water from any oil spillage

and other waste.

2.2.2 Noise and Vibration

35. The Contractor took all necessary precautions to minimize the amount of noise and

vibrations coming from construction activities. All plant and equipment is properly maintained

in good operating condition, and that noisy construction activities effectively sound-reduced

by covering the room to avoid disturbance to any nearby noise sensitive receivers as

subproject is include the small structures, therefore most of the work is done by hand.

2.2.3 Ambient air quality

36. Based on the daily visual observation during the period emissions rates from construction

work were acceptable. Dust is controlled by watering the area regularly; and also the access

road, which is used for transportation always were watering by contractor to avoid dust

emission.

37. In addition, the area has been frequently inspected for any public complaints in particular the

farmers in adjacent to the project site to find out if any farming area has been affected by

dust generated by vehicles movements, but no evidence was seen nor had the contractor

recorded any complaints.

2.2.4 Flora and Fauna

38. During the reporting period a number of trees cut in different construction sites are listed in

the table below:

Table 2: Impact Assessment Table

Status of Trees Removal in Construction Site and their Compensation

Subproject Structures # of Removed Trees in

construction site

Types of

Trees

Compensation

payment

Total

Big

Non

fruit

Small

Non

Fruit

RS

P

Syaab

Keshim Bazar

Intake: 0

Bank lining of

the canal 128 21 107 Willow Not paid yet


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Haji Wali Off

take 17 1 16 Willow Not paid yet

Pul Seyab

Dare Hairatan

Off take 57 5 52 Willow Not paid yet

Ghara Dara 0

Total 202 27 175

RS

P S

hara

wan

Amanullah -

Offtake and

weir

Baghak -

Offtake and

weir 15 5 10 Willow Not paid yet

Konchi -

Rehabilitation

of the existing

offtake

0

Ehsan Saeed -

Rehabilitation

of existing

offtake and

weir

0

Haji Musa -

Offtake and

weir 35 15 20 Willow Not paid yet

Haji Abdul

Qayum -

Offtake and

weir

0

Kishwari

CR&Off-take 10 10 Willow Not paid yet

Total 60 20 40

RS

P L

aq

i

Sarband Intake 15 15 Willow Not paid yet

Haji Hakim

Offtake 20 7 13 Willow Not paid yet

Haji Sakhidad

Offtake 20 8 12 Willow Not paid yet

Haji

Nematullah

Offtake 20 8 12 Willow Not Payed yet

Total 75 23 52

39. Consultation meeting conducted with affected people and related agencies regarding the

replantation of trees and also compensation will be done base on the LARP as already

provided.


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2.2.5 Local resources utilization:

40. The contractor buys their fuel wood supplies from communities outside of the project area,

which is a socioeconomic support to the local community; no evidence has been recorded to

indicate local resources utilization for the project.

2.2.6 Solid Waste Generation:

41. The generated solid wastes are segregated into: metal and non-metal wastes. The project

management in the site collects and separates them from the decomposable wastes and

dumps them at the designated sites where the public discard their wastes.

2.2.7 Wastewater Generation:

42. For sewage management, the contractor used local bathroom, as the structures are small

and the most of labors are hired from nearby village and by the end of the day they will

leave the construction camp. For sanitation, the project management coordinate with the

farmers to decompose the toilet waste properly using pit latrines to evaporate the water from

human feces and to be dried and later it will dispose to the agriculture land by farmers.

2.2.8 Oil wastes /spills:

43. To avoid any combustion risks or social adverse impacts, the diesel tank is placed in an

area safe from any potential risk. There is no evidence of oil spills to contaminate the soil.

Similarly, other oil and lubricants have been managed to place them in the same area,

which are safe from any potential risks. The volume of storage is about 2000 liter or 2 cubic

meter, and there is no secondary containments.

2.2.9 Socio-Economics:

44. The project personnel buys their food and supplies (firewood, dairy, bread, fruit, beverages,

vegetables, etc.) from local communities and bazaars, which is a socioeconomic support to

the community.

2.2.10 Health:

45. All the staff working in the site is equipped with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

though few of them have frequently overlooked to putting on PPE. A special room equipped

with first aid kits in the camp is provided for the workers for emergency cases.

2.2.11 Grievances of the local communities:

46. There has been no grievance of local community recorded during the reporting period from

the construction site.


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47. It is concluded that the construction activities of Representative Subprojects have not

significantly impacted adversely on the environment of the area. And that the environmental

management has been able to minimize the apparent impacts of the project.

PART III - ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

3.1 The EMS, EMP, SEMP and work plans

48. The initial environmental examinations (IEE) and Site Specific Environmental Management

Plan (SEMP) is available at site. Recommendations by SEMP are being followed to handle

day to day environmental issues.

49. Health and safety kits are also available at site. Implementation of all mitigation measures

during construction activities under the project were monitored.

50. If there are any grievances being made of any potential adverse impacts of the project,

those will be reported to the PIO supervision Engineers as and when they occur and in turn

they will alert the PMO’s Environmental Officer who will follow up and address any issues

raised. If they cannot be resolved, the PIO Coordinator and the EO calls a meeting of the

involved stakeholders to finally resolve the matter to the satisfaction of the community.

3.2. EMP and Work Plans

51. The ongoing civil works contract in Sharawan, Syaab and Laqi projects, the PIO and the

Contractors are fully aware of the set out requirements for the protection of the environment.

The contractors have (i) established an operational system for managing environmental

impacts; (ii) carried out all of the monitoring and mitigation measures set forth in the

environmental management plan prepared and (iii) allocated the budget required to ensure

that such measures are carried out.

3.2. Site inspections and audits

52. Site supervision and inspections, as well as monitoring of compliance of construction

activities are important aspects to ensure the proper implementation of EMP requirements.

53. Environmental management team of Construction and Supervision Consultants carry out

permanent supervision activities and monitoring of the project performance on regular

bases.


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54. The construction supervision engineers from PIO and contractors undertake daily

inspections and have been instructed to monitor the construction activities to avoid any

significant environmental or social implications.

3.3 Corrective Action Plan

55. The Contractor is currently in the process of implementing corrective actions for

environmental issues pointed out by the environmental officer in June 2018. The corrective

actions taken against specific environmental issues identified between January to June

2018 are summarized in Table 3.1 below:

Table 3: Corrective action plan for the period of January to June 2018

Date of

submission

Description of

Non-Compliance

Corrective Action

Required (CAR)

including deadline

Performance

Date/Resolution Status of

CAR

Jan 10th

2018

Environmental

Log book in the

construction site.

Contractor is advised

to have an

environmental log book

in the construction site.

Corrected on: Jan 15th 2018

Jan 10th

2018

Generator sound

which caused

noise specially in

lunch time.

Contractor is advised

to stop the generator

during the lunch time. Corrected on: Jan 12th 2018

Mar 15th

2018

Trees cutting in

construction site

Contactor were

advised to conduct

consultation meeting

with AP before cutting

trees.

Corrected on: Under

process

May 10th

2018

PPE wearing:

some of the

labors haven’t

wear the PPE, as

All labors are advised

by safeguard engineer

to wear the PPE, as it

will rescue their life.

Corrected on: May 11th

2018


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3.4 Consultation and complaints

56. The communities living or farming in the affected zone of Sharwan, Syaab and Laqi project

have had no complaints from the project during the reporting period. In case of any

grievances, it is soon reported to the supervision engineer as and when they occur so they

will alert the PIO Coordinator who follows up and address the issues as soon as possible.

3.5 Conclusion

57. EMP implementation is generally satisfactory. The contractors have assigned staff in charge

of daily environment, health and safety inspections.

58. Environmental supervision staff have been contracted. Internal monitoring reports were

prepared by contractors and PIO, and submitted to the PMO.

59. There were no reported personnel or safety accidents on the project during this period non

property damage or vandalism during this period.

60. Health and safety kits are also available at site. Implementation of all mitigation measures

during construction activities under the project were monitored.

61. All the staffs working in the site is equipped with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

though few of them have frequently overlooked to putting on PPE.

62. There has been no grievance of local community recorded during the reporting period from

construction site.

3.6 Recommendations

63. Presence of a trained medical person and environmental inspector should be ensured

during working hours at site.

64. EMP compliance records still need more attention at site.

65. All staff include labor should be advised to wear PPE on construction site for their safety.

it is very

important for

them.


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66. The drinking water storage tanks should be flushed and chlorinated on a weekly basis to

avoid microbial contamination.

67. The contractor was advised to strictly follow the ADB’s Environmental safeguard guidelines

and other security requirements in and around the construction site.

68. Submission of monthly compliance report by the Contractor should be strictly on time.

3.7 Action Plan for the Next Period

69. All environmental issue followed up normally by PIO and PMO but some important issue will

be monitored based on the following action plan during the monitoring period.

Table 4: Action plan for the next monitoring period.

Item

# Action to be taken

Person

Responsible

for follow-up

Nominated

Completion Date Status

1

Preparation and

Submission of EMR for

the period of July-

December 2018

PMO

Environmental

specialist

December 30th

2018

2

Conducting On job

training to PIO staff and

contractor

PMO

Environmental

specialist

August 2018

3

Checking of contractor’s

Environmental log book. PIO August 2018

4

Monitoring of corrective

action plan with

contractor

PMO/ PIO September 2018

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Monitoring of RSPs

Sharwan, Syaab and

Laqi

PIO/ PMO August 2018


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Annexures

Annex 1: Construction Site Photos

A. Keshim Bazar intake


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B. Qumandan Zarin structure.


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C. Haji Mosa Structure


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D. First Aid Kit in construction site:


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Appendix 2: Environmental Site Inspection Checklist

Ministry of Energy and Water

Water Resource Development and Investment Program

Environmental site inspection checklist

Project : P-ARBP 48042-001 Site Location :

Construction stage / status during inspection : Construction work

Inspection Date : Inspection Time :

Inspected by : PIO ( Supervision Engineer)

Inspection Items

Implemented?

N/A

REMARKS

(i.e. specify location, good

practices, problem observed,

possible cause of nonconformity

and/or proposed

corrective/preventative actions)

Yes No*

1. Air Pollution Control

1.1. Are the construction sites

watered to minimize dust

generated?

1.2. Are all vehicles carrying dusty

loads covered/watered over

prior to leaving the site?

1.3. Are demolition work areas

watered? (e.g. trimming

activities by using breaker)


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Inspection Items

Implemented?

N/A

REMARKS




and/or proposed


Yes No*

1.4. Are dusty roads paved and/or

sprayed with water?

1.5. Are dust controlled during

percussive drilling or rock

breaking?

1.6. Is dark smoke controlled from

machinery?

Outmost care undertakes to

control the smoke of machinery by

maintenance of engine.

1.7. Others (please specify)

2. Water Pollution Control

2.1. Are vehicles cleaned before

leaving the site?

2.2. Is the water is muddy during

the construction work?

Actually some canals were dry

during the reporting period as the

water is used for irrigation, in the

same time temporary canal

provided to avoid water pollution.

2.3. Is the public road/area around

the site entrance and site

hoarding kept clean and free

of muddy water?

2.4. Are fuel and lubricant cussed

water pollution.?


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Inspection Items

Implemented?

N/A

REMARKS




and/or proposed


Yes No*

2.5. Are waste water of

construction site flowing to the

river?

2.6. Are cement and other waste

are washed in the river?

Contractor are advised to avoid

washing of cement and any other

waste into the river/ canal.

3. Noise Control

3.1. Are Construction site closer to

the villagers?

3.2. Do generators operate with

doors closed?

3.3. Do the people have

complaints from noise

pollution?

3.4. Any noise mitigation

measures adopted (e.g. use

noise barrier / enclosure)?

Only Electric generator located in

the door and roof closed room to

avoid from noise pollution, also all

machinery is maintained to avoid

noisy.

3.5. Are silenced equipment’s

utilized?

3.6. Are generators are turned off

during lunch hours and night?


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Inspection Items

Implemented?

N/A

REMARKS




and/or proposed


Yes No*

4. Waste Management

4.1. Is the site kept clean and tidy?

(e.g. litter free, good

housekeeping)

4.2. Are separate chutes used for

inert and non-inert wastes?

4.3. Are separated labelled

containers / areas provided

for facilitating recycling and

waste segregation?

4.4. Are construction wastes /

recyclable wastes and general

refuse removed off site

regularly?

4.5. Are oil drums and equipment’s

provided with drip trays?

4.6. Are drip trays free of oil and

water?

4.7. Is litter, foam or other

objectionable matters in

nearby water drain/sewer

cleaned?

5. Protection of Flora, Fauna and Historical

Heritage


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Inspection Items

Implemented?

N/A

REMARKS




and/or proposed


Yes No*

5.1. Are disturbance to terrestrial

flora minimized (e.g. plants to

be preserved)?

Outmost care was taken to

prevent cutting of trees but in

some construction site a number

of trees cut and consultation has

made for replanting of trees.

5.2. Are disturbance to terrestrial

fauna minimized (if rare

species identified)?

5.3. Any historical heritage exists

on site? If yes, ensure

appropriate measures taken to

preserve it

6. Resource Conservation

6.1. Are diesel-powered plants and

equipment’s shut off while not

in use to reduce excessive

use?

6.2. Are materials stored in good

condition to prevent

deterioration and wastage

(e.g. covered, separated)?

7. Emergency Preparedness and Response

7.1. Are fire extinguishers properly

maintained and not expired?


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Inspection Items

Implemented?

N/A

REMARKS




and/or proposed


Yes No*

7.2. Are accidents and incidents

reported and reviewed, and

corrective & preventive

actions identified and

recorded?

No accident and incidents

reported during the reporting

period, but if there is any accident

it will be reported and recorded.

7.3. Are labor and staff are

equipped with PPE?

Signature of Site Inspector Date

Reviewed by Environmental Specialist

Date


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Annex 3: Site-specific Environmental Management Plan for Haji Musa offtake

Construction Activities Issue to be considered Mitigation measures

Earthworks,

Main structures construction

Canal rehabilitation and

upgrading

Sickness, injury, or

death of workers and

people near the site.

1. Provide training to all staff on Environment and Health & Safety

on the following topics

➢ General rules and regulations to be followed on the

construction site and camps.

➢ Construction activity-specific rules and regulations

including working on bridge, working with electrical

tools etc.

➢ Exclude unsafe working practices and unsafe tools from

the construction-site.

➢ Fire-extinguisher is available and easily accessible in all

operating machinery and in all sections of the construction

site.

➢ Available and easily accessible first aid kits in all operating

machinery and in all sections of the construction site.

➢ Season- fit uniform and other PPE provided to workers

and other staff.

➢ Incentive measures and penalties to enforce the use of PPE.

➢ Health & safety incidents to be recorded and reported on

to the ENGINEER and to relevant authorities when needed.


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Lack of information

and understanding

leading to frustration and

complaints.

➢ Install posters or project informational boards with relevant

information for the Public: field office location, operating

hours, names of responsible contact persons, phone numbers

and email addresses, etc.

➢ Keep a complaint log available at the field office or in any

other easily accessible location for affected people.

➢ Allocate personal responsible for dealing with issues raised

by the Public and APs.

• Problem in

irrigation in

construction site.

• Causing Traffic

Problem for men

and animals using

the road.

➢ Providing diversion canal for irrigation, temporary road and

pedestrian to the local people.

• Destroying of

crops due to

providing of

temporary road.

➢ Avoid or minimize impacts by consultation with affected

household through compensation and providing job opportunities

as mentioned in LARP.


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Dust Generation

i.

➢ Regular water spraying of construction works surfaces;

➢ Regulate the speed level of vehicles and machinery.

➢ Provide to workers and vehicle drivers with dust protective

masks and ensure they are using it.

Sedimentation and

pollution of drainage

canal.

ii.

➢ Prevent run off from construction sites.

➢ Regularly inspect, repair or maintain drainage structures to

avoid sedimentation especially after rainfall events.

➢ Clean all operating machinery and undertake refueling at

safe distance from drainage channel.

Noise and vibration

impacts nearby resident

iii.

➢ Avoid locating machinery and equipment near sensitive

receptors ( near building).

➢ Schedule noisy activities towards the middle of the day.

➢ Ensure workers and drivers are provided with appropriate

PPE including ear protective equipment.

➢ Using Low-level vibration equipment near sensitive receptors

(near residual buildings).

Construction wastes

iv.

➢ Construction waste, garbage and rubbish should be

removed from the site daily or even more frequently.

➢ No waste should be left on site by the end of the working

day.

➢ Facilities for rubbish and garbage accumulation and

removal are installed and emptied regularly.


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➢ Remove construction waste to corresponding landfill of

the community.

Fuel and Oil spoil

v.

➢ Check that vehicles are regularly maintained to prevent fuel and

oil leakages.

➢ Stop the operation of leaking machinery and replace with those in

proper working condition.

➢ Clean the area of spillage immediately to prevent potential

contamination of soil and groundwater using a dedicated

absorbent material.

Construction site clearance

including tree removal.

Loss of ecological

services and aesthetic

value of trees removed

from construction sites.

➢ Afforestation and tree replantation.

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