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Environmental and Social Due Diligence Report

Project Number: 47083-004 December 2019

INDIA: Accelerating Infrastructure Investment

Facility in India – Tranche 3 Ashoka Ranastalam Anandapuram Road Limited (Part 1 of 4)

Prepared by India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited for the India Infrastructure Finance

Company Limited and the Asian Development Bank.

This environmental and social due diligence 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.

Environment and Social Due Diligence Report Ashoka Ranastalam Anandapuram Road Limited

ESDDR NO. IIFCL/ESMU/ADB/2019/112/V3 1

Due Diligence Report on Environment and Social Safeguards

By

India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited (IIFCL)

(A Govt. of India Enterprise)

Sub-Project: Six-laning of NH-16 from Ranastalam to Anandapuram

(Vishakhapatnam) (from km 634.000 to km 681.000) in the State of Andhra

Pradesh under NHDP Phase-V on Hybrid Annuity Mode (Package II)

June 2019



SUB PROJECT: Six-laning of NH-16 from Ranastalam to Anandapuram

(Vishakhapatnam) (from km 634.000 to km 681.000) in the State of Andhra

Pradesh under NHDP Phase-V on Hybrid Annuity Mode (Package II)

Ashoka Ranastalam Anandapuram Road Limited (ARARL)

Environment and Social Safeguards Due Diligence Report

(ESDDR)

Prepared by Dr. Rashmi Kadian

Assistant General Manager

(Environmental Specialist)

ESMU, IIFCL

Mr. Krupasindhu Guru

Assistant General Manager

(Social Specialist)

ESMU, IIFCL

Reviewed and Approved by Dr. S. S. Garg

Head, ESMU

IIFCL



CONTENTS

PROJECT BACKGROUND ....................................................................................................... 5

1. PURPOSE OF THE REPORT ........................................................................................... 6

2. SUB-PROJECT TITLE ..................................................................................................... 6

3. SUB-PROJECT BACKGROUND ...................................................................................... 6

4. SUB-PROJECT LOCATION & DESCRIPTION ................................................................ 6

5. CONCESSIONAIRE ......................................................................................................... 9

6. EPC CONTRACTORS ...................................................................................................... 9

7. INDEPENDENT ENGINEER ............................................................................................ 9

8. IIFCL FUNDING .............................................................................................................. 9

9. STATUS OF PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION .................................................................. 9

DUE DILIGENCE ON ENVIRONMENTAL SAFEGUARDS .................................................... 10

10. ENVIRONMENT SAFEGUARDS COMPLIANCE REVIEW .......................................... 11

11. APPLICABILITY OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT NOTIFICATION .. 11

12. APPROACH TO THE ENVIRONMENT SAFEGUARDS DUE DILIGENCE REPORT: .. 11

13. COMPLIANCE OF THE SUB PROJECT TO THE ESSF OF IIFCL: .............................. 12

14. POLICY, LEGAL AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENT: ............................................ 12

15. IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF SUB-PROJECT .................................................................. 15

16. IMPLEMENTATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLANS ....................... 16

17. HEALTH AND SAFETY ................................................................................................. 20

18. GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL MECHANISM .................................................................... 20

19. ENVIRONMENTAL SENSITIVITY ................................................................................ 21

20. PROJECT AGAINST THE PROHIBITED INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES LIST ............... 21

21. CATEGORIZATION OF SUB-PROJECT ....................................................................... 21

22. SITE VISIT OBSERVATIONS ........................................................................................ 22

23. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS .............................................................. 25

DUE DILIGENCE ON SOCIAL SAFEGUARDS ....................................................................... 27

24. PURPOSE OF THE SOCIAL SAFEGUARDS DUE DILIGENCE .................................... 28

25. PROJECT AGAINST THE PROHIBITED INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES LIST ............... 28

26. OBJECTIVE OF SOCIAL SAFEGUARDS DUE DILIGENCE ......................................... 28

27. APPROACH AND METHODOLOGY ............................................................................. 28

28. SOCIAL IMPACT OF THE PROJECT ........................................................................... 29

27.1 LAND ACQUISITION IN THE PROJECT ...................................................................... 29

27.2 IMPACT ON STRUCTURE ............................................................................................ 30

27.3 REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT IMPACT IN THE SUB-PROJECT ............ 30

27.4 IMPACT ON INDIGENOUS PEOPLE ............................................................................ 30

29. GREIVANCE REDRESSAL MECHANISM FOR THE SUB-PROJECT .......................... 30

30. EMPLOYMENT GENERATION .................................................................................... 31

31. THE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES ....................................................... 31

32. LABOUR LICENSE OBTAINED BY THE SUBPROJECT DEVELOPER ....................... 32

33. DISCLOSURE ................................................................................................................ 32

34. SITE VISIT OBSERVATION .......................................................................................... 32

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1: Project Location on Map………..……..……………………………………………………7



LIST OF TABLES

Table 1: Salient Features of Ashoka Ranastalam Anandapuram Road Limited…………………….8

Table 2: Status of Regulatory Permits/ Clearances Obtained related to Environmental Safeguards…12

Table 3: Status of EMP Implementation at ARARL…………………………………………………….16

ANNEXURES

Annexure I Environment Management Plan of ARARL

Annexure II Tree Cutting Permission Srikakulum

Annexure III Tree Cutting Permission Vizianagaram

Annexure IV Tree Cutting Valuation Vishakhapatnam

Annexure V Consent to Establish

Annexure VI Consent to Operate

Annexure VII Borrow Area Permissions from Mining Deptt.

Annexure VIII Borrow Area Permissions from Irrigation Deptt.

Annexure IX Labour License

Annexure X Labour Insurance

Annexure XI Borewell Permissions

Annexure XII Environmental, Safety and Social Management System Manual

Annexure XIII Avenue & Median Plantation Scheme

Annexure XIV Emergency Response Plan

Annexure XV Environmental Monitoring Reports

Annexure XVI Traffic Safety Management Plan

Annexure XVII Organizational Chart of ARARL for EHS

Annexure XVIII Grievance Redressal Mechanism Guidelines

Annexure XIX RoW Handover Letter

Annexure XX Local employment details

Annexure XXI Community Development Activities

PHOTOPLATE

Photoplate I : Site Visit Photographs



PROJECT BACKGROUND



1. PURPOSE OF THE REPORT

1. This Environmental and Social Due Diligence Report (ESDDR) has been carried out by India

Infrastructure Finance Company Limited (IIFCL) in consultation with the Concessionaire,

Ashoka Ranastalam Anandapuram Road Limited (ARARL) to assess the adequacy of the

project with the applicable national, IIFCL’s ESSF and ADB’s safeguard compliance. The

report has been prepared as per the documents/information received from the Concessionaire

and on the basis of site visit observations.

2. SUB-PROJECT TITLE

2. The sub-project includes - Six-laning of NH-16 from Ranastalam to Anandpuram

(Visakhapatnam) (from km 634.000 to km 681.000) in the state of Andhra Pradesh under NHDP

Phase-V on Hybrid Annuity Mode (Package II).

3. SUB-PROJECT BACKGROUND

3. National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), during January 2017, invited proposals from

various bidders for construction, operation and maintenance of the 6 laning of NH16 from

Ranastalam to Anandapuram (Visakhapatnam) from km 634.000 to km 681.000 (approx. 47

Kms) in the State of Andhra Pradesh under NHDP Phase V (Package II) on Design, Build,

Operate and Transfer (Hybrid Annuity) basis. NHAI awarded the Project to Ashoka

Concessions Limited (ACL) and established Ashoka Ranastalam Anandapuram Road Limited

(ARARL) for development of the Project. ARARL is a special purpose vehicle (SPV) formed as

a 100% subsidiary of Ashoka Concessions Ltd (ACL), a holding company of road assets of

Ashoka Buildcon Limited (ABL).

4. The site of the existing four-lane divided project highway is situated from Km 634.000 to Km

681.000 of Ranastalam to Anandapuram section of NH-16 in the state of Andhra Pradesh.

4. SUB-PROJECT LOCATION & DESCRIPTION

5. The sub-project road is part of NH-16. NH-16 is a part of golden quadrilateral, connects Kolkata in

the state of West Bengal and Chennai in the state of Tamilnadu. Under the present project, the

existing 4 lane section of NH-16 from Ranastalam at Km 634.000 (design chainage Km 634.000) to

Anandapuram at Km 681.000 (design chainage Km 681.000) is being upgraded to 6-lane divided

highway. The entire sub-project stretch falls in Srikakulum, Vizianagaram and Vishakhapatnam

districts in the state of Andhra Pradesh. This section of NH-16 is passing through plain terrain. The

proposed scheme is being developed keeping in view the six lane cross section along with additional

facilities to be developed in such a manner that the improvements are accommodated to the



maximum extent within the proposed right of way. Existing raised median of 4.5M is retained in the

entire reach and widening is proposed on outer side for both the carriage ways.

6. ARARL has entered into a Concession Agreement (CA) with the Authority on 2nd May 2017 for

construction, operation and maintenance of the Project. The CA sets out the scope, rights and

obligations of all the parties, overall framework for the development, operation and maintenance of

the Project. The Bid project cost of the project is Rs 1,187 Cr. The concession period is for 17.5 years

including construction period of 2.5 years. The Project is expected to achieve SCOD on May 15,

2020 based on 910 days of construction period from the Appointed Date i.e. November 16, 2017.

NHAI shall fund the 40% of the Bid Project Cost adjusted for Price Index Multiple, during the

construction period in the form of grant. The grant shall be disbursed in 5 equal installments of 8%

each. Annuity payments shall be made half yearly basis, which would consist of annuity payments

(60% of bid cost adjusted for price index multiple); interest payments (RBI Bank Rate plus 3%) and

O&M cost adjusted for price index multiple to be paid semiannually till the tenor of concession

agreement.

7. The alignment will pass through settlements of Ranastalam, Pusapatirega, Pydi Bheemavaram,

Boghapuram and Anandapuram. Additional land shall be acquired for Toll plazas, interchanges, rest

areas and truck parking. In view of future growth one new interchange is proposed at access road to

Bhogapuram International Airport. There are 2 major bridges on the project corridor. These bridges

are proposed to be retained and are to be repaired/strengthened/widened as per the concession

agreement. One toll plaza is proposed at Natavalsa at chainage Km 656.700 (Design chainage

656.700 Km). The subproject location is given in Figure 1

Figure 1: Project Location on Map



8. The sub-project will provide the widening and strengthening of existing 4 lanes Section of NH-16

and its Operation and Maintenance (O & M). The work also includes the widening of existing

bridges, culverts and construction of new bridges/culverts for new carriageway. The Salient features

of the sub-project are given in Table 1.

Table 1: Salient Features of Ashoka Ranastalam Anandapuram Road Limited

Particulars Features

Project Road NH -16 Section from Ranstalam (km 634.000) to

Anandapuram (km 681.000)

State Andhra Pradesh

District Srikakulum, Vizianagaram and Vishakhapatnam

Concessioning Authority National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)

Concessionaire M/s Ashoka Ranastalam Anandapuram Road Limited

Terrain Plain

Important Town Ranastalam, Pusapatirega, Pydi Bheemavaram,

Boghapuram and Anandapuram

Project Length 47 km

Junctions Major Junction – 2

Minor Junction – 52

Bypass Nil

Toll Plaza 1 at Natavalasa

Flyover (Nos.) 1 at Km 641.230

Interchange 1 at Km 665.640

Service & Slip Road Service road – 32.304 Km (LHS - 15.560 Km; RHS -

16.744 Km)

Slip Road – 43.960 Km (LHS – 21.290 Km; RHS – 21.290

Km)

Total – 76.264 Km (LHS – 37.540 Km; RHS – 38.724

Km)

Vehicular Under Pass (Nos.) 7

Lower Vehicular Underpass (New) 13

Major Bridges 2 at Champavati & Gostani rivers

Minor Bridges on main carriageway (Nos.) 2

Minor Bridges on Service Road (Nos.) 8

Cross Drainage works 137

Major Intersections (Nos.) 2

Minor Intersections (Nos.) 52

Rest Area (Nos.) 1

Truck Lay bye (Nos.) 1

Bus Bay with Bus Shelter (Nos.) 36

Helipad 1

Source: Independent Engineer Report, January 2019 & as per information provided by Developer.



5. CONCESSIONAIRE

9. NHAI has appointed M/s. Ashoka Ranastalam Anandapuram Road Limited (ARARL) as the

concessionaire for this sub-project. ARARL is a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) company

promoted by Ashoka Buildcon Limited (ABL). ARARL has entered CA with NHAI on

2.05.2017 for a concession period of 17.5 years from the Appointed Date including construction

period of 910 days.

6. EPC CONTRACTORS

10. Ashoka Buildcon Limited (ABL), Nashik is the turnkey EPC and O&M contractor for the sub-

project. EPC agreement has been signed between ABL and ARARL on 30.9.2017.

7. INDEPENDENT ENGINEER

11. The contract agreement between NHAI and M/s MSV International Inc. in association with

ARMENGE Engineering and Management has been signed to monitor the sub-project as

Independent Engineer (IE).

8. IIFCL FUNDING

12. The total project cost of ARARL is ₹ 1187.10 crores. The project is financed by IIFCL under

Direct Finance Scheme. IIFCL has sanctioned an amount of ₹ 194 crore towards ARARL and IIFCL

has disbursed ₹ 86.00 crores as on 30.4.2019.

9. STATUS OF PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION

13. The sub-project is under construction and the Scheduled Commercial Operations Date (SCOD) is

expected to be May 15, 2020 based on 910 days from the Appointed Date of November 16, 2017. As

per IE report of January 2019, 39.20% physical progress has been achieved at ARARL. At the time

of site visit during 9th-10

th April, 2019, ARARL staff has informed that approximately 47% physical

progress has been achieved.



DUE DILIGENCE ON ENVIRONMENTAL SAFEGUARDS



10. ENVIRONMENT SAFEGUARDS COMPLIANCE REVIEW

14. The environmental due diligence (EDD) report focuses on the status and review of the applicable

environmental regulatory requirements, compliance to the regulatory requirements, review of the

environment related sub-project documents, implementation to the Environmental Management

Plans (EMPs), institutional arrangements for implementation and monitoring of environmental

mitigation measures, EMP planned for operation phase, environment, health & safety (EHS) related

clauses in agreements, health and work safety measures, status of plantations, safety and emergency

preparedness plan. The EDD also reviews the environment & social management system of the sub-

project developer.

11. APPLICABILITY OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT NOTIFICATION

15. It is required that the project meets the applicable national guidelines / regulations relating to the

environment, occupational health and safety and social issues. The project should have necessary

clearances as well as permits and approvals for project implementation and suitable environmental

management plans.

16. National Highway projects up to 100 Kms involving additional right of way or land acquisition upto

40 meters on existing alignments and 60 meters on re-alignments or by-passes are exempted from

the preview of the Environmental Impact Assessment Notification, 2006 of Government of India.

The total length of the sub-projects is approximately 47 Kms, therefore, ARARL does not require

environmental clearance and is not required to conduct an Environmental and Social Impact

Assessment (ESIA) as a statutory requirement. A detailed Environmental Management Plan (EMP)

is prepared for the sub-project, based on the impacts envisaged by the sub-projects and the EMP is

being implemented at the sub-project.

12. APPROACH TO THE ENVIRONMENT SAFEGUARDS DUE DILIGENCE REPORT:

17. The Environmental Due Diligence Report (EDDR) reviews the available documents and assesses the

compliance of the sub-project with the respect to environmental safeguards; regulatory clearances;

environmental impacts and management measures; EMP implementation; Health, Safety and

Environment (HSE) measures; and categorization of sub-project on the basis of above review.

18. The following documents were referred in order to prepare Environmental Safeguards Due-

Diligence Report:

Project Information Memorandum (PIM)

Concession Agreement

Environment Management Plan (EMP) and its implementation

Feasibility Study of ARARL

Independent Engineer’s (IE) Report

Lender’s Independent Engineer (LIE) Reports



Project Statutory Approvals/Permits

Project HSE Documents

Labour License & insurance

Contract Documents

Environment, Safety and Social Management System Manual

Emergency Response Plan

Grievance Redressal Mechanism

19. The environmental safeguard due-diligence study was carried out for the sub-project on the basis of

site visit observations and understanding project scope based on information and documents

provided by Concessionaire. A detailed discussion on the environmental and social safeguards

related issues was also carried out with the team of the sub-project at site.

13. COMPLIANCE OF THE SUB PROJECT TO THE ESSF OF IIFCL:

20. The Environmental and Social Safeguard Framework (ESSF) provides the enabling mechanism to

IIFCL to deliver its policy objectives and applies to projects funded by IIFCL throughout the project

cycle. The ESSF defines procedures, roles, and responsibilities, at various project milestones for

managing the adverse environmental impacts. The environmental due diligence for ARARL has

been done as per requirements of direct lending scheme of IIFCL. The environmental safeguard risks

during construction phase have been assessed and risks during operational phase have been

evaluated. ARARL is under construction. There does not seem to be any significant risk for either

IIFCL or DFI involved. The environmental measures being implemented at the sub as per EMP. It

can be concluded that ARARL is compliant to the requirements of IIFCL’s ESSF under direct lending scheme and has adequate EMP implementation on site.

14. POLICY, LEGAL AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENT:

21. ARARL does not fall under the schedule of EIA Notification, 2006 that lists projects or activities

requiring prior environmental clearance and hence these are exempt from obtaining environmental

clearance. ARARL is required to comply with the applicable guidelines relating to the environment,

occupational health and safety in addition to complying with local pollution control board

regulations. The statutory permits/clearances related to environmental aspects obtained/to be

obtained from regulatory authorities as part of ARARL development were assessed and current

status of availability of such permits/clearances are given in Table 2 below:

Table 2: Status of Regulatory Permits/ Clearances Obtained related to Environmental Safeguards

S.No. Permits/Clearances Statutory Authority Current Status

1. Environmental

Clearance

Ministry of

Environment, Forests &

Climate Change

(MoEF&CC), New

Not Applicable. As the sub-project length is below

100 kms (~47 Kms), this is exempted from

obtaining environmental clearance and conducting

EIA. An EMP has been prepared for ARARL



Delhi which is being implemented at the sub-project

(Annexure I). The status of EMP is reported in

the subsequent sections of the ESDDR.

2. Forest Clearance MoEF&CC and State

Forest Department

The sub-project does not involve any forest land.

3. Wildlife Clearance MoEF&CC The Project area does not lie within an

ecologically sensitive area and is not located close

to any National Park/Wildlife Sanctuary. The

location of Project does not contravene any

international biodiversity or ecosystem

conservation conventions. Therefore, it does not

require wildlife clearance or permission.

4. Tree cutting

permissions

State Forest

Department, Andhra

Pradesh

Sub-project involves cutting of trees during

highway expansion. Tree cutting permissions have

been taken from three district forest authorities

viz., Srikakulum Forest Department letter dated

7.7.2017 for 3439 no. of trees (Annexure II);

Vizianagaram Forest Department letter dated

2.8.2017 for 3399 no. of trees (Annexure III) and

Vishakhapatnam Forest Department for 3440 no.

of trees (Valuation report dated 18.8.2017 attached

as Annexure IV).

5. Consent to Establish

Andhra Pradesh

Pollution Control Board

(APPCB), Andhra

Pradesh State

Consent to Establish under section 25 of Water

(Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and

under section 21 of Air (Prevention & Control of

Pollution) Act 1981 was obtained from Andhra

Pradesh Pollution Control Board on 27.9.2017

(Annexure V).

6. Consent to Operate Andhra Pradesh

Pollution Control Board

(APPCB), Andhra

Pradesh State

Consent to Operate under section 25/26 of the

Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act,

1974 and under section 21 of Air (Prevention &

Control of Pollution) Act 1981 and amendments

thereof and Authorization under Rule 6 of the

Hazardous and other Wastes (Management and

Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016 is taken

on 5.2.2018 for all units (Annexure VI).

7. Borrow Area

Permissions

Mining and Geology

Department,

Government of Andhra

Pradesh; Irrigation

Department,


Pradesh

ARARL has borrow areas utilized/in use at the

sub-project. Borrow earth permissions have been

granted in favour of Ashoka Buildcon Limited for

and in favour of J. Kishore for one borrow area to

be utilized for NH-16, Ashoka Ranastalam

Anandapuram – six laning road project by

Department of Mines & Geology, Government of

Andhra Pradesh. As per Andhra Pradesh Minor

Mineral Concession Rules-1966, under clause 9 of

sub-clause (iii), the Competent Authority (Deputy

Director/Assistant Director for Department of



Mines & Geology) is authorized to issue

permission on temporary basis i.e. “Temporary Permit” to operate the borrow earth quarry on payment of royalty fee in advance for the works to

meet the timely or immediately requirements. The

temporary permits are issued for the project period

and/or less than project period. The excavated

borrow earth is to be utilized only for the project

and not for sale or any other commercial use. The

developer has confirmed from the Authorities that

for such temporary permits environmental

clearance is not mandatory and hence the

department concerned is allowing temporary

permit holder for excavation and transportation of

earth to the works area.

Government of India, Ministry of Road Transport

& Highways has issued a Notification vide

reference RW/NH-34066/09/2017-s&r(b) dated

31.08.2017 w.r.t. utilization of Borrow earth from

irrigation ponds on free of cost by NHAI & other

projects only. Accordingly, Government of

Andhra Pradesh, Water Resources (CADA)

Department has also issued a Notification vide

reference G.O.Ms.No.40 dated 21.05.2018,

wherein referred under Clause 7 of III that a

security deposit of Rs l per cubic meter of silt is to

be remitted and the cost of material is free of

charges under Clause 7 of IV. With reference to

the Central and State Government notifications,

Executive Engineer, Vijayanagaram has issued

letters to the Project Director, NHAI (PIU),

Visakhapatnam with a remittance of caution

deposit (refundable) @ Rs l per cubic meter of the

quantity to be lifted and operate the excavation &

transportation from the pond. Sample copies of

permissions are attached as Annexure VII &

VIII.

8. Labour License &

Insurance

Licensing Officer &

Assistant

Commissioner of

Labour, Government of

Andhra Pradesh

ARARL has taken Labour License under the

Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act,

1970 (Annexure IX).

The establishment has valid labour insurance

which is enclosed as Annexure X.

9. Borewell Permissions Ground Water and

Water Audit

Department,


Pradesh

ARARL and its sub-contractors have taken

permissions for digging borewells for drawing

water for construction purpose sample copies are

attached as Annexure XI.



15. IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF SUB-PROJECT

22. EIA study was not conducted for the sub-project due to explanation provided in Section 11 of the

EDDR. An EMP is prepared for ARARL (Annexure I). EMP outlines the impacts of the sub-

project. The main impacts envisaged due to various activities at the sub-project are summarised in

the paragraphs below:

23. Impact on Land Environment: The sub-project involves strengthening and widening of the

existing four lanes to six lane highway. During construction phase the topography at sub-project

location will change due to excavation of borrow areas, cuts and fills for project road and

construction of project related structures. The impacts are temporary and are manageable with

mitigation measures which are given in Section 15.

24. Impact on Water Resources: Along the sub-project stretch, 54 water resources are present

including wells, hand-pumps, tanks and over-head tanks. These are the mainly sources of potable

water. Three rivers viz., Kandivalasagadda, Champavathi and Gosthani are present along the sub-

project section with few water bodies. Two bridges on river Chamapvathi and Gostani are part of the

sub-project. As per the design no partial / complete loss of water body will take place. Hence no loss

in volumetric capacity of water resources is envisaged. Adverse impact on surface and ground water

resources is envisaged during construction phase due to increased sedimentation load because of

construction activities, waste water discharge from labour camps, fuel/oil from construction vehicles

etc. During the operation stage the leakage or spillage from vehicles damaged, overturned or just

badly maintained may also lead to contamination of water bodies. EMP has been proposed to

manage these impacts.

25. Impact on Air Quality: The setting up of camp including hot mix plant, crusher & ready mix

concrete plant, and up-gradation works at sub-project stretch shall involve generation of dust and

release of other pollutants leading to the localised degradation of air quality. The plants are

environment friendly with attachment of bag house to hot mix plant. All the belt conveyors are

covered with canopy to control the dust pollution, ready mix concrete plant is well equipped with

the cartage filters. All aggregate stock yards are provided with water sprinkling system.

Mitigation measures are in place to manage these not very significant and temporary impacts.

26. Impact on Noise Environment: Impact on noise environment is envisaged during both

construction and operation phases. The baseline noise levels are below the prescribed limits. In

construction phase, all DG Sets having acoustic attachments to control noise at source. ARARL

has proactive plant and machinery maintenance schedule to control noise and air pollution.



27. Impact on Biological Environment: No National Park or Wildlife Sanctuary is located within

close proximity of the project road and there is no notified animal corridor/migration route is

present in the project area. No Protected / Reserve Forest are located along the project road. About

10,278 trees are likely to be affected in upgradation of NH-16 for which permissions from the

Forest Department have been obtained. No significant impacts on fauna are anticipated at the sub-

project. The repair and up gradation of minor bridges will cause some contamination of the river /

canal water due to spillage of construction material, sediment loading & increased turbidity

downstream of the bridge location. This may impact aquatic flora and fauna temporarily.

Necessary mitigation measures have been recommended at locations of structure where

construction/maintenance is proposed.

16. IMPLEMENTATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLANS

28. The status of EMP implementation is elaborated in the subsequent paragraphs on the basis of

information received from the developer and on confirmation of the same by site visit. EMP is

being implemented at ARARL and the status of implementation is being maintained at site and

communicated to ARARL corporate level on quarterly basis.

29. ARARL has a separate EMP budget including that for health and safety related issues. Budgetary

provision for HSE for the year 2019-20 is ₹ 1.99 crores.

30. Ashoka Group has its own Environmental, Safety and Social Management System Manual,

which is applicable at its projects (Annexure XII).

31. The EMP implementation status on the basis of documents/information shared by developer and

confirmations at the time of site visit is given in Table 3.

Table 3: Status of EMP Implementation at ARARL

Issues EMP Status of EMP Implementation

Avenue tree cutting and

Plantation

10278 no. of trees are to be cut according to

Forest Department permissions at the sub-

project. Then avenue plants proposed

along the project stretches are as per IRC-

SP-21:2011. The avenue plants proposed to

be planted in the sub-project are about

42,157 on either side of the road in two

rows.

Tree felling permissions have been obtained

from Forest department. Sub-project

developer has informed that Avenue

plantation began from monsoon of the year

2019. Typical plan for avenue plantation is

attached as Annexure XIII.

Tree translocation Approximately 700 nos. of trees to be

translocated at the sub-projects

700 nos. of trees were translocated at the sub-

project.

Median Plantation Median plantation to be done as per IRC.

Approximately 667plants will be planted

Median plantation has begun in May 2019.

Typical plan for median plantation is attached



every km. as Annexure XIII.

Borrow pits and Quarry

sites

Borrow of Earth shall be carried out

up to depth of 2.0m in non-cultivable

& elevated lands, 0.45 m in

productive lands etc. with a slope of

not steeper than 1 vertical to 4

horizontal.

Borrow areas shall be 15 m away

from the water bodies identified

along the project corridor.

The borrow areas shall be located at

least 800 m away from the

villages/towns.

All the conditions of location are being met at

all borrow areas. Resurfacing and landscaping

of the borrow pits utilized in the project will

not be needed as the borrow earth is removed

from either hill or ponds.

Site for storage and

construction camp

Storage of HSD, Bitumen will be

expected as per the stipulated

guidelines.

Besides these, emergency response

plan will be in place towards meeting

unforeseen emergencies.

Trained personnel will be handling

such materials and care will be taken

so that spills are abated and in case of

spills, immediately they are

contained.

Storage is done at designated areas, with

markings and signboards.

Emergency response plan is in place for

ARARL (Annexure XIV).

Trainings are imparted to labour and

staff and forms part of the HSE

performance indicators.

Sewerage and solid waste

disposal.

For sewerage disposal, septic tanks

with soak pits will be provided at

campsites. Proper sanitation facilities

at the construction workers camp to

be provided.

Salvage material/ demolition wastes

will be reused to the possible extent

in embankments, shoulders, slopes,

approach roads and temporary

campsites.

It is envisaged that approximate 300-

500 Kg of domestic solid waste (300-

500 gm/person) per day will be

generated from the workers camps

which will be disposed of to the

nearest solid waste disposal sites.

Septic tanks with soak pits are provided

at site. Proper toilets and bathrooms are

provided at labour camps.

Camp haul roads and Borrow area haul

roads are maintained with salvage

material / demolition wastes.

Proper solid waste management with

different colour dust bins is being done

at the camp site. Waste disposal from

camp site is being done in association

with Municipal department of

Bhogapuram (Near Base camp)

panchayat.

Traffic management Secure assistance from local police

for traffic control during construction

Safety measures to be undertaken by

installing road signs and markings for

safe and smooth movement of traffic.

Secure assistance was provided from

local Police Department for traffic

control at construction zones.

Road signs, solar blinkers and

barricades for construction zone as per

IRC standards.

All traffic diversions are approved from

IE and Local Traffic Police.



Sufficient light arrangement has been

done at construction zone and diverted

areas

Noise level Stationary equipment shall be

placed as far as possible from

residential areas to minimize noise

impacts on the near inhabitants.

Construction activities will be

strictly prohibited between 10.00

PM to 6.00 AM near habitation.

Provision of ear plugs to workers

exposed to high noise levels in the

project who work in batch mix

plants, hot mix plants, quarries etc.

This is ensured at site.

Site work timings are 8 AM to 8 PM.

Workers are provided with personal

protective equipment (PPE).

Noise monitoring is done on quarterly

basis and results are found to be

within prescribed limits of Pollution

Control Board (Annexure XV).

Air Quality Trucks will carry construction

material for which emission of air

pollutants will increase. All the

vehicles deployed for construction

of the project will have to keep

“Pollution under Control” (PUC)

certificates.

DG sets will also emit air

pollutants in the area during

construction period. The emission

generated during construction will

be temporary and localized in

nature.

Vehicles carrying construction

material shall be covered to avoid

spilling.

Mixing equipment shall be sealed

and equipped with dust removal

device.

Water will be sprinkled in morning

and evening hours at the

construction yards and the unpaved

sections of the road.

PUC certificate is checked for all

construction vehicles.

Air quality monitoring is done at sites

on quarterly intervals.

Vehicles are covered to avoid spilling of

construction material.

Mixing equipment is sealed to control

dust.

Water sprinkling is done at site to

control dust.

Maintenance schedule is in place to

control further environmental damage in

case of break-down

All belt conveyors are covered with

canopy to control the dust pollution

Air Quality is being monitored at site

on quarterly basis and results are

found to be within prescribed limits of

Pollution Control Board (Annexure

XV).

Water Quality Water to be sourced from valid

sources

During construction it will be

ensured that contractor does not

dispose off debris in water bodies.

The majority of the project stretch

is plane & horizontal land which

will be act as water logging areas

during the rainy seasons and may

cause the breeding of the vectors in

the area.

Uncontrolled digging of approved

Borrow pits in the areas will be

avoided to prevent water

accumulation which results in

breeding of disease causing vectors

Borewell permissions have been taken

at all sites by the sub-project

developer.

All debris and other unsuitable

material are being reused in haul road

making purpose.

The entire project stretch was almost

covered by RCC drain which will be

allows free water flow without

obstructions.

No uncontrolled digging was allowed

in borrow areas.

Water Quality is being monitored at

site on quarterly basis and results are

found to be within prescribed limits of

Pollution Control Board (Annexure



in the area. XV).

Occupational Health and

Safety Labourers shall be equipped with

proper safety gears like helmets,

gloves and gum boots.

Periodic health check-up of

construction workers.

Training of workers to be ensured

All workers and labourers are

equipped with all PPE’s like helmets, gloves and gum boots.

Periodical health check-up will be

conducted as per prescribed schedule

of health check-up calendar.

HSE induction trainings are organized

for labour and staff.

ARARL has come out with innovative

idea of showing a short film on HSE

issues and training staff on the same.

Fuel for labourers Adequate supply of fuel

(LPG/Kerosene) shall be provided

to the labourers to avoid felling of

trees for cooking and other

domestic chores.

Community kitchen/canteen is being

run the site for labour and other staff.

LPG is supplied for cooking purpose.

Prevention of erosion

and scouring Stabilizing the embankment with

appropriate technique immediately

after placing.

Embankment work is in progress

Drainage system Adequate care to be taken for the

purpose of free flow of flood

discharge in the design stage itself.

There are 2 major and 17 minor

bridges proposed along the project

corridor to allow free flow of the

natural drainage water in the area.

Highway Construction works is in

progress

Construction of toe drain along the

road on both the sides is proposed for

76 km (except in areas where service

road is proposed). 67 km out of the

proposed drain is completed till April

2019.

Rain Water Harvesting

(RWH) About 188 nos. of RWH Pits are

proposed on either side of the road

at an interval of 500m. The

proposed RWHs are having

diameter of 1.5 m with a depth of

3.8 m.

Highway construction works is in

progress and RWH pits work has not

yet started.

Utilization of Fly Ash Thermal power plants are located

within 500 km of the sub-project.

Fly ash to be used at ARARL.

Fly ash is being used from Simhadri

Super Thermal Power Station of

NTPC Ltd located on the out skirts of

Vishakhapatnam and Vizag Thermal

Power Station, Palavalasa village in

Vishakhapatnam.

Till April 2019, approximately

10,50,000 MT of fly ash has been

used at the sub-project from

19,35,015 MT proposed.

Fly ash is being used at ARARL,

thereby reducing the requirement of

earth for dyke height. Ash has better

compacting factor than earth.



17. HEALTH AND SAFETY

32. ARARL has a Traffic Safety Management Plan (Annexure XVI), which elaborates the

organizational structure of ARARl; roles and responsibilities of HSE staff; traffic safety and

management practices; work place safety etc.

33. ARARL follows the safety guidelines and conducts safety training programmes as defined in the

procedures and records for the same are maintained at the sub-project site. The HSE performance

indicators are mentioned in Figure 2.

34. First aid boxes and fire fighting systems are maintained at sub-project camp sites.

35. ARARL has adequate institutional arrangement to look after HSE related aspects. There are seven

HSE staff at ARARL (including one from Contractor side). The organizational chart for HSE is

given as Annexure XVII.

Figure 2: HSE Performance Indicators for 2018-19 at ARARL

18. GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL MECHANISM

36. Ashoka Group has devised guideline for Grievance Redressal Mechanism (GRM) for its

SPVs (Annexure XVIII).



37. The guidance manual for GRM outlines mechanism to handle and manage grievances raised

by road users, project affected persons and employees/workers including those of sub-

contractors.

38. Record of any grievance or demand received from locals is maintained at the site office.

19. ENVIRONMENTAL SENSITIVITY

39. The environmental sensitivity of ARARL has been assessed by reviewing various documents,

supplemented by field visit and consultation with the developer.

40. The environmental sensitivity assessment is given below:

The sub-project is being developed on the existing right of way. At certain places

(intersections and lay byes) additional land is required. Developer has informed that this

additional land is private land and it was confirmed during site visit that this is waste

land.

The sub-project sites are not located in any protected area like wildlife sanctuary /

national park or in close proximity of any eco-sensitive area.

During site visit and as per discussions with the sub-project staff, it was informed that no

wild animals are sighted in and around the sub-project area.

No forest area is getting affected due to the sub-project.

Approximately 10,278 trees are cut at the sub-project and tree cutting permissions were

taken from Forest Department.

As informed by the concessionaire, no important cultural or heritage sites are getting

affected due to the sub-project.

The sub-project has the necessary approvals and permits from regulatory authorities.

The impacts of the sub-project are temporary in nature and are manageable with EMPs.

20. PROJECT AGAINST THE PROHIBITED INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES LIST

41. The sub - project does not involve any prohibited activity as per the Prohibited Investment

Activities List (PIAL) of ADB.

21. CATEGORIZATION OF SUB-PROJECT

42. The sub-project can be classified as Category B based upon ADB’s EA requirements as per their Safeguard Policy Statement (2009). This classification is based on the review of the



available documents and site visit with respect to the environmental sensitivity due to project

activities.

22. SITE VISIT OBSERVATIONS

43. A site visit was undertaken by IIFCL’s Environmental and Social Safeguard Specialists on 9th -

10th April 2019. The site visit was undertaken to review the implementation of the project’s

environmental and social safeguards. During the site visit, following staff were mainly consulted

regarding environmental safeguards related measures implemented at the project site:

(a) Mr. Mohit Kar, VP

(b) Mr Anil Kumar Shimpi, AGM-HSE, Corporate Office ABL

(c) Mr. Ganesh Kumar, Additional GM

(d) Mr. Himanshu Jodhani, DH – Accounts

(e) Mr. Pattnaik, DH-HR

(f) Mr. Pavan Rao, Senior Officer, HSE

(g) Mr. Vibu Datt, DH-Store

(h) Mr. Fenandra, DH-QC

(i) Mr Avadhut Deshpande, Senior Manager HR & Admin HO

44. The sub-project is under construction, more than 47% works are completed at the time of site

visit. Based on the discussions with above mentioned officials and visit, the site observations are

given below:

The sub-project has obtained necessary clearances/permits from the State Pollution

Control Board and other regulatory organizations and is complying to the reporting /

monitoring requirements.

The sub-project is involves strengthening and widening of highway in the existing

ROW.

Tree cutting is complete at site. Avenue and median plantation began during monsoon

of 2019. During site visit it was informed that approximately 60% of plantations will

be done during the year 2019. Developer has been informed to keep a record of

plantations and survival rate.

Utility shifting at site is complete.

98.75% of land is already available for highway up-gradation. Balance additional land

acquisition is in progress for construction of wayside amenities and new interchange.



The workers and staff at the site were seen wearing personal protective equipment

such as helmets, jackets, boots, gloves etc.

Regulatory signs, warning signs and direction signs were available at all relevant

places at site. ABL has devised innovative ways for signages for diversion. Life size

dummy with red flag can be seen at sites where diversions signages were required.

Fly ash is being used to create dykes for flyovers and other purpose instead of earth

filling.

Developer informed during site visit that during road diversion, HSE Officers and

local traffic police is doing consultation and conveying the update related to road

construction and risk to locals in concerned area.

There are three camp sites at the sub-project. Camp 1 at Ch 662.000 is the main camp

which has stone crusher, HMP, WMM, block casting yard, office, laboratory, labour

camp etc. Camp 2 at Ch 639.000 is the sub-contractor (Arvind Techno) camp storage

yard and third camp is located at Ch 640.000 which houses casting yard.

Labour camp is located at Camp 1 site. The labour camp has dormitories for labour

which are well-maintained and hygienic conditions. Approximately 250 labour are

residing at the camp. The dormitories were having fans and coolers. Good standards of

health and hygiene were maintained at camp. Dust bins were placed at different

locations. Toilets were available at the camp site for labour with continuous water

supply. Good housekeeping was maintained at the site.

Kitchen/mess is being run at the camp site where food is prepared and served to all

labour and staff. LPG is being used in the kitchen for cooking purpose.

All waste water being generated at the sub-project premises is disposed in septic

tanks/soak pits.

RO water purifier of large capacity is available at labour camp for drinking water

purpose.



Milling machines are used at sub-project for recycling material. There are 4 nos. of

vehicles with recycling units available at ARARL. Recycling is saving aggregate and

bitumen. Total reclaimable quantity at the sub-project is 3,78,661 ton material, out of

which 1,51,769 is already recycled till 10th April 2019.

Adequate EHS staff was present at the site and understood their commitments.

On discussions with the site staff, it was observed that tool box talk, safety induction

trainings are done for labour as well as staff.

Vehicle movement in the administrative premises was very limited and control by

Security at entrance of camp.

No oil spillage was observed at the site. At the sub-contractor camp diesel was stored

in barrels on impervious (cemented) surface. The sub-contractor was advised to keep

the oil barrels on an elevated surface.

Concrete waste generated from demolished structure has been kept at secured and

identified location and is being utilized for low laying area development and leveling

purpose by local community.

Tested waste cube generated from QC Lab is utilized for garden development

boundary.

The permits and NOCs required for the project are in place.

The concessionaire has undertaken the implementation of safety management system

by adopting safety policy for the sub-project.

Fire extinguishers and first aid kits were available at camp site.

Emergency contact numbers have been displayed at appropriate locations.



Records of safety trainings, mock drills and various inspections/audits are maintained

at site office.

The sub-project has a proper grievance handling mechanism and records are

maintained at site.

45. The site visit photographs are given in Photoplate - I.

23. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

46. It is concluded on the basis of review of the available information, reconnaissance site visit and

interaction with sub-project staff it can be concluded that the concessionaire ARARL is complying

with the statutory requirements as per the national and state guidelines and regulations. ARARL is

committed to protection of the environment while performing its activities. The 47 km road

strengthening and widening project in the State of Andhra Pradesh is unlikely to pose any adverse

environmental risks given the nature of the activities.

47. There are no legally protected areas, cultural heritage sites and forest land located within and/or in

close proximity to the sub-project. However, the sub-project activities have reversible environmental

impacts which have been managed.

48. Based upon the available documents and site visit, it is concluded that the concessionaire has

undertaken adequate environmental safeguard measures. The conclusions for the sub-project are

given below:

The sub-project has been planned as per the National and State Government requirement and

not in anticipation to ADB operation.

The project site is not located in an ecologically sensitive area.

The sub-project is being developed in the existing ROW and some additional land is

being acquired for interchange and lay byes, which is waste land.

The project does not involve diversion of forest land. However, approximately 10,278

trees have been cut for widening and the concessionaire has developed an elaborate

plantation scheme to compensate for the tree cutting.



Concessionaire has confirmed continuous compliance with the terms and conditions stipulated

while according statutory clearances /approvals /consents. Concessionaire has been informed

to implement the EMP and maintain a record of status of implementation.

The institutional arrangement available for the implementation of environment, health &

safety appears to be adequate.

The concessionaire is maintaining safety at the site as per the management plans. The

EMPs are undertaken to minimize any significant negative impact on environment.

During site visit and discussion with the project developer, the implementation of EMP was

found to be adequate.

After approval from ADB the ESDDR will be uploaded on website for public disclosure.

49. Based on the site visit and due diligence findings, it can be deduced that the sub-project has no

significant environmental safeguard issues. The sub-project, therefore, does not appear to involve

any kind of reputational risk to ADB funding on environmental safeguards.



DUE DILIGENCE ON SOCIAL SAFEGUARDS



24. PURPOSE OF THE SOCIAL SAFEGUARDS DUE DILIGENCE

50. The Social Safeguards Due Diligence Report (SSDDR) has been carried out by India Infrastructure

Finance Company Limited (IIFCL) in consultation with the Concessionaire, Ashoka Ranastalam

Anandapuram Road Ltd. (ARARL) to assess the Social safeguards compliances of the project with

the applicable National Policies. The report has been prepared as per the documents/information

received from the concessionaire and subsequent to the site visit organized during 9th and 10th of

April 2019. The information given in the SSDDR is agreed and confirmed by the Concessionaire.

25. PROJECT AGAINST THE PROHIBITED INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES LIST

51. The sub project JUWML does not involve any prohibited activity as per the Prohibited

Investment Activities List (PIAL) of ADB.

26. OBJECTIVE OF SOCIAL SAFEGUARDS DUE DILIGENCE

52. Social Safeguards due diligence study is carried out to assess the social safeguards monitoring

compliance status of the project as per the applicable National policies/procedures as observed

during the site visit as well as the information received. The main objective of this Social

Safeguard Due Diligence Report (SSDDR) is:

To assess the likely social impacts and its minimization/mitigation majors adopted

for the project with respect to land acquisition, compensation , Indigenous people

affected, involuntary resettlement and common properties resources affected, if any,

in terms of displacement, loss of incomes, and community links:

To ascertain, in case of any adverse impact, if appropriate mitigation measures have

been taken during the project planning, designing and frameworks established for

carrying out safeguard measures during the construction stage to minimize and

mitigate such if any adverse impacts;

27. APPROACH AND METHODOLOGY

53. The Social safeguard due diligence study for ARARL has been carried out after reviewing the

documents made available by the subproject developer. On site visit to the project location by the

Environmental and Social Safeguards Specialist, discussion with the project developer and

various permits and approvals relating to the project to understand the salient features of the

project and social concerns. The following documents/Reports/Licenses/permits and notifications

were referred in order to prepare the Social Safeguard Due Diligence Report:



Project Information Memorandum (PIM);

Feasibility Study Report;

Right of Way (RoW) handover letter

Concession Agreement

Independent Engineer’s (IE) Report Lender’s Independent Engineer (LIE) Reports (January 2019)

Labour License & insurance

Guide line for Grievance Redressal Mechanism

28. SOCIAL IMPACT OF THE PROJECT

27.1 Land Acquisition in the Project

54. Land acquisition is not in the scope of the project developer and it is under the purview of the

Concessioning Authority, National Highway Authority of India (NHAI). Land acquisition for the

project ARARL for 6-laning of section NH-16 from Km 634.000 to Km. 681.000 is in the state of

Andhra Pradesh (Approx.47 Km. of length) has been completed by NHAI as per NH Act 1956.

During the discussion it was informed that the land acquisition to the extent of 60m Right of Way

(RoW) for 6-laning of this project was completed during 2 to 4-laning of project in the year 2002. As

per the RoW hand over letter, the 98.75% of land was made available to the project developer. The

detail of RoW hand over letter is attached as Annexure XIX. The detail of Land is given in Table-3:

Table: 3: Status of Land available at ARARL

Sl. No. Description Status of Land available

with the Concessionaire

Present status of Land as on 31st

March 2019

Required Area to be

made available as per

agreement

Area in

Hectare

In

Percentage

Area in

Hectare

In Percentage

1 Required Area to be

made available as per

agreement

282.00 100% 282.00 100%

2 Available Area at Site 278.47 98.75% 278.47 98.75%

3 Area for RoW to be

made available

3.53 1.25% 3.53 1.25%

55. Land acquisition process was initiated prior to IIFCL’s involvement and not in anticipation of ADB

financing and that IIFCL was not involved in the rehabilitation and resettlement activities of project

if any.



27.2 Impact on Structure

56. The sub-project stretch falls in Srikakulum, Vizianagaram and Vishakhapatnam districts in the state

of Andhra Pradesh. The entire section of project road is passing through plain terrain. As informed

by the concessionaire and noted during the site visit, that no structure is getting affected due to the

project.

27.3 Rehabilitation and Resettlement impact in the sub-project

57. Land acquisition to the extent of 60m Right of Way (RoW) for 6-laning of this project was

completed during 2 to 4-laning of project in the year 2002. During the site visit it was informed that

there was no involuntary resettlement because of land acquisition in the year 2002. Further during the

site visit it was observed that there was no rehabilitation and resettlement impact in the project.

27.4 Impact on Indigenous people

58. As information provided by the concessionaire the project does not disturb indigenous people in the

project and does not have adverse impact or create any threat to the survival of any indigenous

community along the alignment, hence no indigenous people affected in this sub-project.

29. GREIVANCE REDRESSAL MECHANISM FOR THE SUB-PROJECT

59. During the site visit it was observed that the project authority has formed their own institutional

arrangements to deal with any issues/concerns in the site. Grievance Redressal Mechanism with the

help of project site official has in place which comprises of the following members:

Project Head;

EHS Head

Manager (Administration)

60. The Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC) was formed at the project site to ensure that any

affected person’s grievances are adequately addressed and to facilitate timely project implementation. At project level the GRC is headed by the Project Head.

61. As informed by the developer during the site visit, whenever any complaints receives in writing from

any project affected person, at first the complaint is being registered in the Grievance

Registered/complain Register. At first the issues /concerns are taken care by the Deputy Manager

(Administration) at the project level and forwarded to Project Head. If the Project Head is unable to

resolve the issue then the matter is forwarded to the Vice President and subsequently to the COO.

During the site visit it was observed that the sub project developer is maintaining a Grievance

register. However, during the discussion it was informed that no grievance was received at site.

62. The organization chart for handling grievances is given below:



30. EMPLOYMENT GENERATION

63. As informed by the concessionaire, the project land acquisition was completed during 2 to 4-laning

of project in the year 2002, so the project does not impact the livelihood of the local people. It has

been confirmed by the concessionaire that employment opportunities are being provided to the local

people for various unskilled and semi-skilled activities like security guards and office assistants,

drivers.

64. As informed by the concessionaire they have given job opportunity to more than 80 local labours.

Based on the available skill and qualification requirements, employment preference has been given.

Labour employed in the project from the local area is given in Annexure XX.

31. THE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES

65. As information provided by the concessionaire, to reach the local people, ARARL has under taken

few of community development activates to reach the local people during the construction stage of

the project. The subproject developer celebrated its road safety week, blood donation camp, free

medical check-up camp, health and hygiene awareness camps has also been under taken under

community development initiatives. The details of work done by the subproject developer were

given in Annexure XXI.

66. The concessionaire has carried out community development activities based on the demands made

by the local community / nearby village/Panchayats as below:

Provide drinking water facilities at Bogapuram, Akkivaram village

Construction and maintenance of village temples.

Vice President

Project Head

EHS Head

Deputy Manager (Administration)



Construction and maintenance of village road in the project affected villages as per the

requirement of the villagers.

32. LABOUR LICENSE OBTAINED BY THE SUBPROJECT DEVELOPER

67. The subproject developer ARAPL has received the Labour license from the Licensing Officer and

Regional Labour Commissioner, (Central), Visakhapatnam, Govt. of India, Ministry of Labour &

Employment for doing the work of Six laning of Ranasthalam to Anandapuram section of NH-16

under Section 12(1) of the Contract Labour (Regulation & Abokition) Act, 1970. As per the labour

licenses the subproject developer can employed as contract labour in the establishment will not on

any day exceed 400 Nos. The detail of labour license is attached as Annexure VII.

68. The subproject developer has taken insurance policy for the project Ashoka Ranastalam

Anandapuram Project including contractors & sub-contractors workers are covered under policy.

The developer has covered 400 number of workers. The detail of accident insurance is given in

Annexure IX.

33. DISCLOSURE

69. On approval from ADB, the report will be uploaded for public disclosure in IIFCL’s and ADB’s website.

34. SITE VISIT OBSERVATION

70. A site visit was undertaken by IIFCL’s Environmental and Social Safeguard Specialists during 9th -

10th April, 2019. The site visit was undertaken to review the implementation of the project’s

environmental and social safeguards parameters at the project site. The sub-project at the time of site

visit was in the initial stage of construction.

71. During the site visit and discussions with subproject developer it was observed/noted that :

The sub-project has been prepared by NHAI as per its own funding requirement and not

anticipation to ADB operation;

Land acquisition process was initiated prior to IIFCL’s involvement and not in anticipation of

ADB financing.

Land acquisition was completed during the 2 to 4-laning of project in the year 2002;



Land acquisition has been done by NHAI under NH Act-1956 and the compensation for land

acquisition was paid to the affected families before handing over the land to the

concessionaire;

There is no Rehabilitation and Resettlement in the project.

The subproject do not have any indigenous people in the project;

Local people’s view have been given due consideration during the project planning and

designing of the project;

Construction workers are provided with ready access to on- or off-site health care check-up

facilities and are being provided with first aid facilities for minor injuries;

As informed during the site visit it was confirmed that no fatal accident happened in the

project till date.

Emergency contact numbers have been displayed at the prominent places in project site.

During the site visit it was observed that, workers and staffs at the site were seen wearing

personal protective equipment such as helmets, jackets, boots, gloves etc.

As informed by the project developer, after discussions with the local people, the affected

cultural properties are being relocated by the concessionaire;

Local labours are being engaged in the construction activities for skilled as well as unskilled

activities;

Concessionaire has undertaken various community development activities to benefit the local

people;

It seems that the sub-project does not appear to involve reputational risk to Asian

Development Bank funding on social safeguards and recommended for funding under the

proposed project.

Employment opportunities have been provided to the local people



Concessionaire has undertaken community development activities based on the demands

raised by the local people.

72. Based on the site visits observations and desk review, it appears that the sub-project have no negative

significant social safeguard issue.

ARARL Environment Management Plan

Rev-02, Dated 10th April-2019

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INDEX

NO. CHAPTER Page No

1 QHSE POLICY 5

1 (A) BRIEF INTRODUCTION OF PROJECT 6-17

2 STATUTORY AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS 18-19

3 INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENT 20-28

4 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN AND REVIEW FRAMEWORK 29-41

4 (A) ENVIRONMENTAL MITIGATION AND ENHANCEMENT & GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL MECHANISM 42-44

5 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 45-50

5(A) APPLICABLE LAWS AND ACTS 51

6 ENVIRONMENTAL STIPULATION FROM THE COMPETENT AUTHORITY SEIAA, MOEFCC, SPCB,

FOREST DEPARTMENT AND CHECK LISTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL REMIDIAL MEASURES 52

7 ENVIRONMENT MONITORING PLAN 53-54

8 HEALTH AND SAFETY 55-59

9 ENVIRONMENTAL REPORTING AND FREQUENCY 60-98



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Glossary Abbreviations

NHAI - National Highways Authority of India

CPCB - Central Pollution Control Board

PPP - Public-Private Participation

EHS - Environment, Health and Safety

CPR - Common Property Resources

COI - Corridor of Impact

ROW - Right of Way

APSPCB - Andhra Pradesh State Pollution Control Board

MOEFCC- Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change

SEIAA - State Environmental Impact Assessment Authority

IE - Independent Engineer

CA - Concession Agreement

PAP/Fs - Project affected peoples / Families

EIA - Environment Impact Assessment

Definitions of Terms

Term Definition

Corrective Action Action to eliminate cause of a detected nonconformity

Environment Surroundings in which an organization operates, including air, water, land, natural resources, flora, fauna, and their interrelation

Environmental Aspect Element of an organization activities or products or services that can interact with the environment.

Environmental Impact

Any change to the environment, weather adverse or beneficial, wholly or partially resulting from an organization aspects

Hazard Source, situation, or act with a potential for harm in terms of human injury or ill health, or combination of these

Hazard identification The process of recognizing a hazard in existence and defining its characteristics

Incident Work-related events in which an injury or ill health or fatality occurred or could have occurred

Interested Parties Person or group, inside or outside the workplace, concerned with or affected by the Integrated management system of an organization

Non conformance Non-fulfillment of a requirement as per IMS standards, Applicable Rules & Regulations & Client requirements

Ill Health Identifiable, adverse physical or mental condition arising from and/or made worse by a work activity and/or work-related situation

Risk Combination of the likelihood of an occurrence of a hazardous event or exposures and the severity of injury or ill health that can be caused by the event or exposures

Risk Assessment The process of evaluating the risks arising from a hazards, taking into account the adequacy of any existing controls, and deciding whether or not the risks is acceptable

Occupational health and Safety

The condition and factors that affect or could affect the health and safety of employees or other workers (including temporary workers and contractor personnel), visitors or any person in the workplace

Preventive Action The action to eliminate the cause of a potential nonconformity or other undesirable potential situation



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1. QHSE Policy.



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CHAPTER – 1(A)

BRIEF INTRODUCTION OF PROJECT

The Concessionaire has prepared the report of Environmental Management Plan for effective

implementation of remedial, compensation and mitigation measures during the project cycle of Pre –

construction, Construction and Maintenance phase. The report addressed about the measures required to be

taken for implementation of project in environmental friendly manner along the entire timelines and

development period. The report covered the entire features, check-list for remedial actions and person(s)

responsible for each covering links headed by the senior person.

The report confirm the fulfilment of all the requirements of conditions for environmental management

covering the WP OP 4.01, principle guideline so as Environmental Protection, Regulation, Acts, Policies

applicable to sustainability and Environmental Protection, Guidelines and Norms related to road

construction by Indian Road Congress that help for environmental protection include, IRC: 104-1988,

IRC: 36-1974, IRC: 10-1961, IRC: 36-1970, IRC: 43-1972, IRC: 72-1978, IRC: 33-1982.

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Project Background

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has been entrusted with the development, maintenance

and management of such of the National Highways as entrusted to it by the Government. Under NHDP

Phase –V Programme, the Government has been decided to convert some of the existing four lane

highways into Six lane highways. These projects are to be executed by private entrepreneurs as Hybrid

Annuity Projects.

The existing road is of Four lane carriageway. The project corridor from Ranastalam to Anandapuram is

presently a 4-lane highway with service roads in major villages / habitations. While 4-laning the corridor

as a part of NHDP, all the new structures have been constructed to accommodate 3-lane carriage way.

However, on the existing carriageway, some of the bridges have been retained with 2-lane carriageway.

There are Grade Separators / Underpasses at some locations. There are bus bays and truck lay byes at

many places on either side of the corridor. To achieve the objectives of the project and the guidelines given

in the six laning manual, the following up-gradation is proposed. The existing road is of Four lane

carriageway except at Toll Plazas. Carriageway width was measured at every 100m interval along the

entire project corridor. Width of median at the centre of the road and width of shoulders on either side

were measured separately along with carriageway measurements. The existing carriageway width is 7.0m

with paved shoulders of 1.50m width on either side of the road. Median width varies from 2.0m in builtup

to 5.0m in rural areas including kerb shyness.

1.2 Project Description

The Site of the Project comprises the section of National Highway NH–16 (OldNH-05) commencing from Km Chainage at 634+000 (near Ranastalam) to Km Chainage at 681+000 (near Anandapuram) section in the State of Andhra Pradesh.



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1.2.1 Short Description of the Works I. Road Work: Six-Laning of Ranastalam - Anandapuram section of NH-16 from km 634.000 to km 681.000 in the State of Andhra Pradesh under NHDP Phase- V on Hybrid Annuity Mode Annuity Basis. II. Lateral and vertical clearances at underpasses/flyovers :- (NEW) 21 Nos, Repair & Rehabilitation of Existing Underpasses 2 Nos. III. Culverts to be reconstructed / widened / new construction: - Widening of Box/Slab Culverts 6 Nos , Widening of HPC 87 Nos, Reconstruction of Box/Slab Culverts 24 Nos, Reconstruction of Pipe Culverts 1 no, New Construction of Box / Slab Culverts 1 no, Retain of Box/Slab Culverts 1 Nos, Reconstruction of Box/Slab Culverts for Median Drain 1 Nos, Widening of Median Drain Pipe Culverts 18 Nos, Widening of Median Drain Pipe Culverts 18 Nos IV. Details of Bridges to be Reconstructed / Widened / New Construction: Rehabilitation & Repair of Existing Major Bridges and Construction of new Major Bridges 3 Nos, Rehabilitation & Repair of Existing Minor Bridges and Construction of new Minor Bridges: 6 Nos,

1.2.2 Proposed Road Futures

1.2.2.1 Highway Design

This Section of the National Highway No 16 is passing through the plain terrain. The median width has

been proposed as 4.5m for the entire project stretch. Facilities in the form of service road, under / over

passes and grade separators will be considered at the reasonable intervals for local traffic including

pedestrians.

1.2.2.2 Alignment

The existing road is developed into six lane road by widening, utilizing the existing road as far as possible.

Existing raised median of 4.5M is retained in the entire reach and widening is proposed on outer side for

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Fig 1.1: Road Project Map

1.2.2.3 Pavement

Pavement design is carried out in accordance with IRC 37:2012 for Granular base and sub-base layers. The

design standards as given in plate-7 of IRC: 37-2012, specifies the minimum thickness and specifications

of various component layers for the given traffic in terms of cumulative standard axles and the subgrade

CBR. The required pavement composition for the project corridor according to IRC: 37-2012 is as given

below.

Homogenous Section MSA CBR(%)

Crust Composition in mm

Bitumen

Grade BC DBM WMM GSB Total

HS - 03 130 10 VG -40 50 120 250 200 620

HS - 04 150 10 VG -40 50 125 250 200 625

1.2.2.4 Geometric Design Aspects



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This has been decided to convert the existing four lane highway into Six lane highway. Right of Way

(ROW) is 60 mtr, Design Speed for existing is 60-80 Km/H and proposed was 100 Km/H.

It is observed that the project highway has a straight and curved alignment and traverses through plain and

rolling terrain. Some part of the stretch is passing through rolling locations in section A. All the horizontal

curves confirm to acceptable geometric standards in terms of super elevation. The vertical gradients are not

so gentle and the required sight distances are not available in the stretch as per the design standards. The

project stretch has horizontal and vertical curves at various locations in the stretch and the same will be

addressed in the current up gradation proposal.

1.3. ACTIVITIES INVOLVED IN THE PROJECT

1.3.1 Pre-Construction Stage

Pre-construction activities

The Concessionaire shall take responsible for Pre-construction stage involves mobilization of the project

requirement, planning of logistics and site preparation necessary for commencing construction activities.

The activities include:

Joint field verification of EMP with the Environment Specialist IE and of the ARARL

Environmental Officer

Identification and selection of material sources (quarry and borrow material, water, sand etc.).

Procurement of construction equipment / machinery such as hot mix plants, batching plants and

other construction equipment and machinery.

Selection, design and layout of construction areas, hot mix and batching plants, labour camps etc.

Apply for and obtain all the necessary clearances from the agencies concerned.

Planning traffic diversions and detours including arrangements for temporary land if required.

Monitoring environmental conditions (Baseline data) through approved monitoring agency

1.3. 2 Construction Stage

1.3.2.1 Construction activities by the ARARL

The Concessionaire is responsible during the Construction stage is the most crucial stage in terms of

activities that require careful management to avoid environmental impacts. Environmental impact

mitigation measures as per CA will be taken to control the impact on environment. There are several other

environmental issues that have been addressed as part of good engineering practices by ARARL. They

include providing roadside drainage provision of cross drainage structures and Toe wall etc.

1.3.3 Operational Stage



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The Concessionaire commit to regular monitoring of environment conditions (Air, Water, Noise & Soil

etc) will be carried out through an approved pollution monitoring agency.

1.4 BASELINE & ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT SUMMARY

The EIA preparation led to identification of potential environmental impacts and their feasible remedial

measures (including avoidance, mitigation and enhancements). Public consultations were conducted for

both the Environmental and Social aspects and are reported in the EIA and SIA Report.

In the four to six lane project construction works are to be confined within the proposed ROW varies from

60 m depending on the typical road cross-section applied. However, in toll plaza locations it goes up to 90

m (approx.). In isolated instances where the embankment heights are significant, a wider ROW to

accommodate the full width of embankment is necessary. Hence, the environmental impacts would be

observed during the construction period. Thus in depth of analysis for this scope of work is limited and no

significant adverse impacts are anticipated except in some areas in the project road. The various

environmental impacts envisaged during the proposed widening works are summarized in Table 4.7.

1.4.1 Physical Environment

The project corridor traverses mainly through plain terrain of land. The entire stretch runs through fertile

agriculture land and plantation along the project road. The abutting land uses along the project road are

agricultural, barren revenue and settlement lands.

1.4.1.1 Land

The project involves widening of the existing Four lane Highway. During the construction of the proposed

project, the topography will change due to excavation of borrow areas, cuts and fills for project road and

construction of project related structures etc.

Provision of construction yard for material handling will also alter the existing topography.

Loss of productive lands in the direct impact zone;

Erosion of the soil from the embankment land;

Inappropriate disposal of wastes from the site;

Indirect impacts at quarry and borrow area locations during and after the period of construction;

Loss of road side Avenue Plantation

1.4.1.2 Water

Water Resources

Ground Water resources can be categorised on basis of their occurrence as shallow aquifers such as wells,

hand pumps and deep aquifers such as tube wells or bore wells. The location of these resources is the

prime determinant of the impacts. Along the project road section 10 wells, 18 hand-pumps, 17 tanks and 9



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over head tanks are located. These are the mainly sources of potable water. Out of these water utilities 23

utilities likely to affected by the project.

3 Rivers a) River Kandivalasagadda, b) River Champavathi and c) River Gosthani and 14 water bodies are

present along the project road section. However, as per the design no partial / complete loss of water body

will take place. Hence no loss in volumetric capacity of water resources is envisaged. Impact on surface &

ground water resources has been tabulated in table 4.1 & 4.2.

Table 1.4.1: Surface Water Resources along the Road

Sl. No Chainage (Km) Feature

Name Side

Volumetric

Capacity Loss

1 643+083 Kandivalasa

gedda river NO

2 655+726 Champavthi

river NO

3 675+296 Gostani

river NO

4 642.700 – 643.000 Water Body Both Sides NO








12 656.700 – 657.000 Water Body LHS NO

13 657.700 – 658.300 Water Body LHS NO

14 664.500 – 664.600 Water Body LHS NO

15 668.700 – 669.200 Water Body LHS NO

16 669.600 – 669.800 Water Body LHS NO

17 636.900 – 637.000 Water Body RHS NO

Table 1.4.2: Ground/ Drinking Water Resources

Road Number Affected features Nos

NH-16 Drinking and Ground water sources 17



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Water Quality

Water sources including flowing and stagnant water sources are likely to be contaminated due to activities

such as setting up workers camp near water sources or transportation of construction material such as sand,

borrow material etc. without covering it. Contamination of groundwater is another likely impact of road

construction and allied activities. The groundwater recharge areas may be reduced due to an increase in

impervious layers due to the construction. The contamination of the groundwater resources due to the

project is likely at the following locations:

Along construction sites, camps involving moving of construction equipment‟s- and machinery.

At the various community water bodies and sources of water supply such as hand pumps etc

Along the entire length of the corridor especially around urban areas and productive lands.

The impacts on water quality will be of greater concern during the construction stage. Increased sediment

load during preparation of the site is the most likely adverse impact. The contamination by fuel and oil

from construction vehicles or bitumen from hot-mix plants is less likely and in any case expected to be

localised. Discharge from labour camps and vehicle parking areas may contaminate watercourses if

discharged untreated. During the operation stage the leakage or spillage from vehicles damaged,

overturned or just badly maintained may also lead to contamination of water bodies.

1.4.1.3 Air Quality

There will be rise in PM levels during the construction activities, which shall again be within prescribed

limit after the construction activities are over. All of the pollutants are well under stipulated standard of

CPCB. The setting up of camp including hot mix plant, up-gradation works etc. shall involve generation of

dust and release of other pollutants leading to the degradation of air quality, which shall be localised and

mitigation measures to reduce such pollutions shall be adopted therefore, air quality impacts are not very

significant. Measures required for avoiding the air quality impacts are presented in the Table 4.1:

Environmental Management Plan.

1.4.1.4 Noise

The baseline noise levels monitored at various locations along the project road indicates the baseline levels

are within the permissible limits of CPCB. Thus, noise is not a major concern in this area. However, a

number of sensitive receptors (schools, colleges and hospitals) have been identified to be quite close to the

road. The impacts on noise due to the project will be of significance in both the construction as well as the

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Noise Standards

The Central Pollution Control Board has specified ambient noise levels for different land use for day and

night times. Importance was given to the timing of exposure and areas designated as sensitive. The

National ambient noise level standards are given below.

Area Code category Limits in Decibels (dB(A))

Day Time Night time

A Industrial 75 70

B Commercial 65 55

C Residential 55 45

D Silence Zones 50 40

Day Time is recorded in between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. and Night time is recorded in between 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Silence zone is defined as areas upto 100 meters around such premises as hospitals, educational institutions

and courts. The silence zones are to be declared by the Competent Authority.

Use of vehicular horns, loudspeakers and bursting of crackers shall be banned in these zones.

Mixed categories of areas should be declared as one of the four above mentioned categories by the

Competent Authority and the corresponding standards shall apply.

Source: EPA Notification [G.S.R. 1063 (E) dt. 26.12.1989 published in the Gazette No. 643 dt.

26.12.1989].

1.4.2 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT

1.4.2.1 National Park / Sanctuary / Biosphere Reserve / Notified Animal Corridor.

No National Park or Wildlife Sanctuary is located within 1.0 km aerial distance from the project road.

Also, there is no notified animal corridor/migration route is present in the project area.

1.4.2.2 Forest Areas

No Protected / Reserve Forest are located along the project road.

1.4.2.3 Flora

The main species are Ficus species, Tamarind, Babul (Prosopsis juliflora), Neem (Azardirachta indica,

Gulmohar (Delonix regia), Ipomea sp., Acacia nilotica, Mango (Magnifera indica), Eucalyptus, Pongomia

pinnata & Tamarind are the major floral species noticed along the project road. Roadside plantations

including the above mentioned species will need to be cleared for the project. Chainage wise details of the

trees that are affected shall be provided in Form B. About 1162 Trees are likely to be getting affected in

this road section. Felling shall start only after obtaining all the necessary clearances & permissions from

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1.4.2.4 Fauna

No impacts on fauna are anticipated for the project except loss of habitats where the trees are felled or

trimmed.

1.4.2.5 Aquatic Ecology

The repair and up gradation of minor bridges will cause some contamination of the river / canal water due

to spillage of construction material, sediment loading & increased turbidity downstream of the bridge

location. This change shall have some impact on the flora and fauna species and change the nature of the

substratum resulting in decline in the number and diversity of plants and thus the food web. However, at

different locations of structure where construction/maintenance is proposed, necessary mitigation measures

have been recommended in Table 4.1.

1.4.3 SOCIAL IMPACTS

Since the construction activities involves widening of the project road, some private and or community

asset will be impacted during the execution of the project. Care shall be taken that activities are carried out

in such a way so that no community or private assets or structures are impacted accidentally. The traffic

movement will be within the constricted width available and the traffic shall be managed as per the Traffic

management Plan. All public utilities like electricity lines, telephone lines, hand pumps or water pipelines

which are likely to be impacted shall be replaced before the start of work. SIA Report furnishes the extent

of Loss of properties and details of Project Affected Families.

1.4.3.1 Places of historical importance /Archaeological Sites/Places of Tourist Interest

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1.4.4 KEY ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES

The entire link roads under this package Road No. 7, NHAI are passing through the flat rolling terrain to gently undulating terrain with residual

hills.

The identified significant impacts due to project are summarized in following impacts due to project are summarized in the impacts matrix

given in Table – 1.4.1 Table 4.5: Environmental Impact Matrix for Road Project

Sl.

No. Activity Magnitude Reversible Irreversible

Nature

Positive Negative Direct Indirect Long

Term

Short

Term

Pre-Construction Phase 1 Land Acquisition Low √ √ √ √

2 Relocation of Common Utilities and Common Property Resources Medium √ √ √ √

3 Construction Camps and Storage Areas Medium √ √ √ √

4 Disposal Locations Medium √ √ √ √

5 Borrow Areas Medium √ √ √ √

6 Quarries Medium √ √ √ √

7 Hot Mix / Cement Batching Plant Medium √ √ √ √

8 Temporary arrangement of land for construction purpose Low √ √ √ √ √ √

9 Arrangement for Construction Water Low √ √ √ √ √

10 Arrangement of Labour Medium √ √ √ √

Construction Phase

1 Clearing of Site Low √ √ √ √ √ √ √

2 Felling of Trees High √ √ √ √ √

3 Disposal of Debris Low √ √ √ √

4 Stripping , Stacking and Preservation of Top Soil Low √ √ √

5 Borrow Areas operation Medium √ √ √ √

6 Quarry Area Operation Medium √ √ √

7 Traffic Management During Construction Medium √ √ √

8 Operation of Hot Mix Plant/ Cement Batching Plant Medium √ √ √ √

9 Labour Camp Medium √ √ √ √ √

10 Construction of Road Low √ √ √ √ √ √ √

11 Maintenance of Cross Drainage and Longitudinal Drains Low √ √ √

12 Use of Construction Water Low √ √ √ √

13 Rehabilitation of Borrow Areas/ Quarry/ Disposal location Medium √ √ √ √

14 Clean up Operation, Restoration and Rehabilitation of Sites Medium √ √ √ √

15 Plantation Medium √ √ √ √

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Table 4.6: Aspect Impact Matrix For project activities is as follows

Sr.

No.

Activity Environmental aspect Environment impact

Pre-Construction Phase 1. Tree Cutting Tree Cutting / Generation of waste Depletion of Natural Resources

2. Relocation of Communities (Utilities) Generation of waste Land Pollution

3. Usage of electricity Wastage of electrical power Resource depletion

4. Setting of Plants / Relocation Disturbance to land pattern Land Contamination / Soil Pollution

5. Transportation of vehicle/ material mobilization Use of Diesel

Depletion of Natural Resources/Air

Pollution

Construction Phase

6. Disposal of debris/ waste from dismantling

structure & excavation of existing road Generation of debris Land contamination

7. Borrow Area operation Top soil wastage, generation of dust Air Pollution , Soil contamination

8. Material Transportation at construction Site Generation noise & dust Noise and Air pollution

9. Drilling /Cutting Air, Sound pollution Noise Pollution

10. Welding, Gas Cutting Generation of Fumes/UV Radiations Air pollution

11. Preventive maintenance Usage of oil, diesel Land contamination

12. Running of RMC plant : loading of aggregate to

feeding point by dozers Generation of dust and noise Noise and Air pollution

13. Crusher Plant operation Generation of noise and dust Noise and Air pollution

14. WMM Plant operation Generation of noise and dust Noise and Air pollution

15. HMP Plant Operation Generation of noise and dust Noise and Air pollution

16. Running of conveyor belt Generation of dust Air pollution

17. Recycling plant Generation of cement slurry Land pollution

18. Plant & skip area gate open Dust generation Air pollution

19. Consumption of Water for Drinking Purpose

(drivers &helpers) Water leakage Water pollution/Contamination

20. Concrete pump (installed diff. Type silencer) Generation of noise Noise pollution

21. Sampling of concrete Generation of waste concrete Land pollution

22. Curing water for concrete cubes Generation of (waste water) fungus, algae Water pollution

23. Cement & silica Water consumption , co2 emission Air& water pollution prevention

24. Foam sprinkler on aggregates Water consumption Control air pollution

25. Natural sand (Consumption of Usage) Reduced natural recourses consumption natural resource

26. Wasted food, clothe & tobacco in surrounding labor

room Infection/ disease Air & land contamination/pollution



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Sr.

No.

Activity Environmental aspect Environment impact

27. Handling of admixture usage Generation of spillage Land contamination/pollution

28. Cleaning of curing tank during discharge water Generation of logging water Water pollution

29. Testing of cube Generation of waste cube which are tested Land pollution

30. Storage of chemicals Leakages, spillages Land contamination

31. Transportation Use of natural resource Depletion of Natural Resources

32. Storage of diesel Spillage of diesel Air, land contamination

33. Cement loading/unloading Cement Air, land contamination

34. Diesel distribution Leakages, spillages Land contamination

35. Storage of LPG cylinders Cylinder explosion Air pollution

36. Diesel storage Diesel spillage and improper storage Land contamination

37. Usage of paper Improper & unplanned paper consumption/Wastage Resource depletion

38. Electricity consumption Usage of power Resource depletion

39. Usage of Diesel Generator (DG) Wastage of electrical power Resource depletion

40. Operating matching change oil Waste oil spillage Air, land contamination

41. Connection of bulker rubber pipe while feeding cement

or fly ash

Dust generation (high amount of fly ash or cement can

be leak) Air pollution

42. Admitter drum area below conveyer belt Admixture leakage spillage land contamination

43. Aggregates 10mm,20mm &sand Wastage of aggregates & dust generation Land pollution

44. Manufacturing of RMC - transportation of aggregate by

dumper & conveyor Generation of dust Air pollution

45. Use of admixtures Generation of empty barrels of admixture Land contamination

46. Use of cement bags Generation of waste cement bags Land contamination

47. Manufacturing of RMC - washing of RMC plant Generation of waste water Water pollution

48. Labour camp management Generation of waste Land Contamination

49. Quarry Operation Generation of Dust Air Pollution / Land Contamination

Operation & Maintenance Phase

50. Maintenance work

Wastage of after the maintenance such as oil soak cotton

waste, engine oil container Land contamination

51. Maintenance work Waste oil generation Land contamination

52. Patrolling Work Usage of Diesel Depletion of Natural Resources

53. Repair Work Generation of Debris Land Contamination

54. Use of Machinery / Vehicles Generation of Noise Noise Pollution



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CHAPTER:2

STATUTORY AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

2.1 Legal Compliance

The M/s. Ashoka Ranastalam Anandapuram Road Ltd commits to attend all the environmental stipulated

conditions over which obtained permission, NOC and license for compliance of legal and statutory

requirements from the concerned authority for the execution of project, Package II, ARARL. We shall conduct

our operations in such a manner so that we protect the property, health of public and prevent damage to natural

ecosystem and environment at the entire location on and off the project sites.

This will be achieved by the incorporation of following:

1. Organization set-up for responsibility of EHS management System

2. Sound Management planning in execution of works

3. Strong Commitment for remedial actions on Environmental Management Plan

4. High degree Commitments on Pollution Prevention and Abatement

5. Prompt actions for the safeguards of natural ecosystem and environment

6. Commitment for continuous monitoring and reporting on environmental aspects

7. Occupational, Health and Safety for staffs and workers

8. Prompt actions on the safety for road –users and Personnel safety for workers

9. Addressing grievances redress and approach

10. Training and participation

Further, M/s. Ashoka Ranastalam Anandapuram Road Ltd commits that not contravene any legislation and

obtain all licenses, NOC, Permits as per legal and statutory requirements under the laws and acts governed in

India for this Contract package, on or before the appointed date.

The details are given in the following head

2.2 Applicable Permits

2.2.1 The Concessionaire shall obtain, as required under the applicable laws, the following Applicable

Permits on or before the Appointed Date, save and except to the extent of a waiver granted by the

Authority in accordance with Clause 4.1.3 of the Agreement:



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a) Permission for new quarries from Department of Mines and Geology, State Pollution Control

Board, land conversion from State Revenue Department and District Administration. If mining area

comes under forest land, permission from State Forest Department;

b) Permission of Village Panchayat and Pollution Control Board for and installation of crushers (as per

the recent guidelines from Supreme Court);

c) License for use of explosive from the office of Explosives controller;

d) Permission for drawing water from bore well / pond / river from village Panchayat / Irrigation

Department as applicable;

e) License from Inspector of factories or other competent authority for setting up Batching Plant;

f) Consent for Establishment and Operation of Asphalt Plant, WMM Plant and Concrete Batching

Plant from State Pollution Control Board;

g) Borrow Earth:

i) Permission required from Village Panchayat and owner of the land in case of private land;

ii) Permission from Local Municipalities and Development Authorities;

h) Permission of State Forest Department for cutting of trees, if any;

i) Ministry of Finance / RBI:

i) Approval for foreign investment and foreign loans, if required;

ii) Approval for import of equipment and machinery for construction and operation, if required;

iii) Exemption of Excise Duty on construction materials, if required;

j) Department of Telecommunication:

i) Permission / clearance for setting up of wireless system, if required;

ii) Clearance / permission for the use of optical fiber cables of Department of Telecommunication,

if required;

k) Electricity:

i) Permission required from State Electricity Board (SEB) and Consent from State Pollution

Control Board for installation of Diesel Generator (DG);

ii) Permission for electrical connection, if power source is available;

l) Sewage Lines and Water Mains:

i) Permission from local Municipalities and Development Authorities; and

m) Any other permits or clearances required under Applicable Laws

As per the clause 32.4 Concessionaire will take out and maintain the following insurance policies in the

specified sums and with the specified deductibles as set out below:

(a) Cargo Insurance During Transport: Equipment/ Machinery Invoice value.

(b) Installation All Risks Insurance: Total Project Cost

(c) Third Party Liability Insurance: Minimum Rs 20,00,000/- per occurrence, with the number of

occurrences unlimited.

(d) Professional Liability Insurance: Minimum Rs 10 Crores per occurrence, with the number of

occurrences unlimited.

(e) Automobile Liability Insurance: Value at market rates of vehicles

(f) Worker‟s Compensation: In accordance with the requirements of the Applicable Law of India

(g) Authority‟s Liability: In accordance with the requirements of the Applicable Law of India



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CHAPTER – 03

INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENT

3.0 INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGMENT

3.1 Project Site Arrangements

The responsibility of implementation of the Environmental Safety Social Management Plan rests with the

following personnel involved in the implementation of the project.

3.1.1 Chief Operating officer (COO) / Project Director

The COO/ Project Director are responsible for the overall implementation of the project. In the present

case, the ABL contractors are also members of the ABL, VHPL, and hence the Project Director is

responsible for undertaking the engineering, procurement and construction of the project.

o Guiding the formation of Policy & its Approval

o Giving the guideline for the Budget & its Approval

o Review of the safety & Environment Procedure & its Approval

o To provide guideline for all legal aspect of project & comply all environment legal rules & regulation.

o To provide guidance for the implementation of OHSAS & EMS System

3.1.2 Project In-Charge / Vice President

The Project In charge / Vice president are responsible for the overall implementation of the project. The

Project In charge / VP are responsible for undertaking the engineering, procurement and construction of the

project. The VP shall oversee the implementation of the EMP by assigning the necessary resources and

periodically review the effective use of the EMP on site.

3.1.3 Resident Engineer (RE) – Road and Bridge Works

The Project Engineer - Road Works shall be responsible for implementation of the EMP during the

construction of the road works. He being responsible for day to day operations with regards to road works

shall supervise and oversee construction activities such as site clearances, stripping of top soil, excavations.

Filling and laying material etc. which necessitates the operation of construction equipment and machinery

at the site.

These activities would have environmental effects in terms of impairment to noise and air quality, tree

cutting and severances and hence shall be responsible for implementing the EMP in the day to day

activities of road construction. The Project Engineer – Bridge Works shall be responsible for

implementation of the EMP during the construction of bridge works. These activities would necessitate

diversion of roads, cutting of trees and diversion to natural drainage paths which would have a bearing on

the environmental quality of the area. The RE (bridge works) shall be responsible for implementation of

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3.1.4 Environmental Officer

For effective implementation and management of the EMP, the Concessionaire has established a Safety,

Health and Environment (SHE) Cell headed by an Environment Officer to deal with the environmental

issues of the project. This officer shall interact with the EPC Contractor, NHAI, IE and other line

departments to ensure that the mitigation and enhancement measures mentioned in the EMP are adhered.

The Environmental officer of the Concessionaire shall be the interface between the Environmental

Specialist of IE and the Environmental Officer of the contractor. His prime responsibility shall be to

apprise the Sr. Environmental Specialist of the IE about the ground conditions. He shall also procure the

requisite clearances and the NOCs for the project and shall also strictly supervise that the Contractor

adheres to the EMP. The environmental officer can also look after the additional charges of safety and

health.

Roles & Responsibilities

He / She shall be reporting directly to the Chief Project Manager of the Concessionaire.

Primarily responsible for implementation of the EMP on site and ensuing that the environmental

quality is meeting the standards laid down by Central Pollution Control Board and other related

authority.

The EO shall implement the EMP by assigning the necessary resources (manpower, money and

machinery) and attend such meetings as are required for the effective implementation of the EMP on

site.

He shall maintain a “Complain Register” to record any grievances from public. He shall maintain a register of all road side trees planted and present within ROW.

The EO shall be the interface of the Concessionaire with the client and the IE.

3.1.5 Site Engineers / Supervisors

The site engineers/supervisors report to the RE and are responsible for day to day operations of

construction works in their respective areas. They supervise and oversee the construction activities and

hence shall be made responsible for ground the EMP and minimize the impacts during construction. Some

of the key aspects that shall be taken up by the site engineers/ supervisors shall include periodic sprinkling

of water in inhabited areas during transportation of material and operation of construction machinery.

3.1.6 Contractors / Subcontractors

Execution of works will be the responsibility of the EPC Contractor.

The Concessionaire may himself be the executioner of the project or might decide to outsource or hire

contractor for highways and structures, who may in turn sublet some part of their work to petty contractors.

In case the Concessionaire decides to execute the work by himself then the responsibilities of the EO as

given in Box 6.1 shall also be performed by the EO of the Concessionaire. The contractor shall be

responsible for both the jobs done by the petty contactor (if Sublet) as well by him. In both the cases the

Concessionaire will implement the environmental measures (either through the contractors or themselves).

This has been done with a view to ensure that road construction and environmental management goes

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Roles & Responsibilities

The Environmental Officer shall report directly to the Resident Construction Manager / Project

Manager so that the pertinent environmental issues that he raises are promptly dealt with.

He shall also have a direct interaction with the Environmental Specialist and the Environmental

Officer of the IE and the Concessionaire respectively.

Monitor / implement measures laid out in the EMP and or as directed by the IE for the work

executed both by petty contractors and the contractor.

Provide key inputs in the development of the Contractors‟ implementation plan for all construction activities, including haulage of material to site, adhering to the requirements of the EMP and getting

approval of concessionaire and the IE on the same before start of works.

Ensure that the regulatory permissions required for the construction equipment, vehicles and

machinery (given in the EMP) have been obtained and are valid at all times during the execution of

the project.

Prepare / fill up the environmental and safety related compliances monthly/Qtr. given in the EMP

Prepare Safety Plans, Emergency Response Plans and Quarry Management and other safety, health

and environment related Plans for approval of the IE and the Concessionaire.

Identify locations for sitting construction camps and other plants, machinery, vehicles and

equipment, as well as locations for storage and disposal of wastes, both from the construction

camps and from the site and obtain approval for the same from the concessionaire and the IE.

Detail out site-specific environmental mitigation and enhancement measures and obtain approval of

concessionaire and the IE for the same

Carry out the measurements of environmental mitigation and / or enhancement works and prepares

bills for the same for approval and payment through the Concessionaire‟s Environmental Officer Ensure that the safety of the workers and other site users is not compromised during construction

Ensure that adequate monitoring facilities are available for collecting samples of all discharges

from the Contractor‟s plants, equipment and camps

Verify the extent of environmental compliance at sites from where the Contractor is procuring the

material – Borrow Area, Quarries, Crushers or even sand and suggest appropriate mitigation

measures, if required

Responsible for implementation of safety and health regulations if also acting as safety officer

The environmental officer shall have a small environmental, health and safety team to help him in

implementing the EMP. These team members may / may not report to him / her directly but shall

apprise him of all the incidents and mark a formal report of any incident having an impact on the

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3.2 Training Programs:-

HSE induction training and job specific training needs will identified by EPC /SPV and training will be

imparted to EPC project personnel, SPVS and sub-contractor engaged for the project activities. Specific

training will be imparted to undertake the required ESMP management actions and monitoring activities.

The project will ensure that all concerned team members assigned for implementation of EMP and project

specific ESMP understand the following aspects through the training programme :-

Purpose and Importance of EMP & ESMP for Various project activities ;

Requirements of the mitigation measures under the management plan and specific action plans ;

Understanding of the sensitive environmental and social features within and surrounding the project

area ;

Aware of the potential risks from the project activities.

Table.3.1 Suggested training module matrix for EPC, SPV and Sub-contractor for better

implementing is as below

Sr.

no Training Topic

Designation Project

Management

(GM, DGM, Sr.

Manager and

Manager)

Engineers /

Departmental

Heads

Supervisor Operators Driver Labour

/Workers Frequency

1 E S & S Induction √ √ √ √ √ Six Monthly

2 Emergency Preparedness

and Response Plan √ √ √ √ √

Quarterly

3 Environment & Social

Management Plan √ √ √ √

Quarterly

4 General Safety Rule √ √ √ √ √ Six Monthly

5 Fire Fighting √ √ √ Six Monthly

6 Hazardous Material

(MSDS) √ √ √

√

Six Monthly

7 Road Safety & Road

Barricading

√ √ √ √

Quarterly

8 First Aid Box & its use √ √ √ √ √ √ Monthly

10 Working at Height √ √ √ √ Quarterly

11 Material Handling √ √ √ √ Quarterly

12 Electrical Safety √ √ √ √ √ Quarterly

13 Defensive Driving √ √ √ √ √ √ Quarterly



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3.2(A) Project Site HSE Organization Chart:

3.3 REPORTING SYSTEM

Reporting system provides necessary feedback for project management to ensure quality of the works and

that the program is on schedule. The rationale for a reporting system is based on accountability to ensure

that the measures proposed as part of the Environmental Management Plan get implemented in the project.

Reporting system for the suggested monitoring program operates at two levels as:

Reporting for environmental condition indicators and environmental management indicators

Reporting for operational performance indicators at the Chief operation officer to site level.

The reporting system will operate linearly – contractor who is at the lowest rung of the implementation

system reporting to the Concessionaire, who in turn shall report to IE and the NHAI. All reporting by the

Concessionaire shall be on a monthly/Quarterly basis, while the reporting time of the contractor shall be

decided upon by the Concessionaire.

Chief Operating Officer

ARARL

Vice President

ARARL

Dy. Manager

ARARL

Sr. HSE Officer

ARARL

Environmental Officer

ARARL

Safety officer

ARARL

HSE Supervisor

ARARL

Asst.Project Manager

(ARARL)

Joint General Manager

(ARARL)



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3.4 RELEVANT ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATIONS

The Central and State Level Environmental Laws and Regulations pertaining to the Project that has been

framed by the Government of India or State Government of Andhra Pradesh are provided in Table 3-1. Table 3.1.1: Relevant Environmental Laws & Regulations

Sl.N

o

Law/Regulation/Guidel

ines Relevance

Applic

able

Yes/N

o

Reason for

Application

Implementing

Responsible

Agency

1

The Environmental

(Protection) Act. 1986,

and the Environmental

(Protection) Rules,

1987-2002 (Various

amendments)

Umbrella Act Protection and

improvement of the

environment. Establishes the

standards for emission of noise

in the atmosphere.

Yes

All environmental

notifications, rules

and schedules are

issued under the act

MOEFCC, State

Department of

Environment &

Forest, CPCB and

SPCB

2

The EIA Notification,

14th September 2006 &

amendments

All new National Highway

projects & NH expansion

projects in hilly terrain (above

1000 MSL) and or ecological

sensitive areas (item 7 (f) of

schedule) as one of the

projects requiring prior

environmental clearance.

No

Project road is

neither a new state

highway nor a SH

expansion projects

in hilly terrain

(above 1000 MSL)

or in ecological

sensitive areas

Opening of Borrow Area (if

required) No

Opening of new

Borrow Area

3

Notification for use of

Fly ash, 3rd November

2009

Reuse fly ash discharged from

Thermal Power Station to

minimise land use for disposal

and minimise borrow area

material. The onus shall lie

with the implementing

authority to use fly ash unless

it is not feasible as per IRC

Yes Fly ash utilizing as

per the notification. MOEFCC, SPCB

4

The Water (Prevention

and Control of

Pollution) Act,1974

Central and State Pollution

Control Board to

establish/enforce water quality

and effulent standards, monitor

water quality, prosecute

offenders, and issue licenses

for construction/operation of

certain facilities

Yes

Consent required

for not polluting

ground and surface

water during

construction

State Pollution

Control Board



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Sl.N

o


ines Relevance

Applic

able

Yes/N

o

Reason for

Application

Implementing

Responsible

Agency

5

The Air (Prevention and

Control of Pollution)

Act. 1981

Empowers SPCB to set and

monitor air quality standards

and to prosecute offenders,

excluding vehicular air and

noise emission

Yes

Consent required

for establishing and

operation of plants

State Pollution

Control Board

6

Noise Pollution

(Regulation And

Control) Act. 1981

Standards for noise emission

for various land uses Yes

Construction

machineries and

vehicles to conform

to the standards for

construction

State Pollution

Control Board

7 Forest (Conservation)

Act. 1991

Conservation and definition of

forest areas. Diversion of forest

land follows the process as laid

by the act

No No Forest land

involved

8 Coastal Regulatory Zone

Notification, 1991

Protect and manage coastal

areas No

The project area is

not within

designated coastal

zone

9 Wild Life Protection

Act. 1972

Protection of wild life in

sanctuaries and National Park

(Protected Area)

No

No Wildlife

sanctuary/National

Park/Biosphere

Reserve is located

within 1.0 km from

the project road

10

Ancient Monuments and

Archaeological sites and

Remains Act. 1958

To protect and conserve

cultural sanctuaries and

National Park (Protected Area)

No

No Archaeological

monument along

the project road



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Sl.N

o


ines Relevance

Applic

able

Yes/N

o

Reason for

Application

Implementing

Responsible

Agency

11 The Motor Vehicle Act.

1988

Empower State Transport

Authority to enforce standards

for vehicular pollution. From

August 1997 the "Pollution

Under Control Certificate is

issued to reduce vehicular

emissions

Yes

All vehicles used

for construction

will need to comply

with the provisions

of this act

State Motor Vehicle

Department

12 The Explosive Act (&

Rules) 1884 (1983)

Sets out the regulations as to

regards the use of explosive

and precautionary measures

while blasting & quarrying

No

Material will be

procured from

already approved

quarries

13 Public Liability And

Insurance Act. 1991

Protection to the general

public from accidents due to

hazardous materials

Yes

Hazardous

materials like

Bitumen shall be

used for road

construction

State Pollution

Control Board

14

Hazardous Waste

(Management and

Handling) Rules, 1989

Protection to the general

public against improper

handling and disposal of

hazardous waste

No

Hazardous waste

shall be generated

in the period of

maintenance &

vehicles repaire

works

15

Chemical Accidents

(Emergency,

Preparedness and

Response) Rules. 1996

Protection against chemical

accident while handling any

hazardous chemicals

No

Handling of

hazardous

(flammable, toxic

and explosive)

chemicals during

road construction

16

Mines and Minerals

(Regulation and

Development) Act. 1957

as amended in 1972

Permission of Mining of

aggregates and sand from river

bed & aggregates from New

Quarry

No

These materials

shall be procured

from approved

quarries

17

The Building and Other

Construction Workers

(Regulation of

Employment and

Conditions of Service)

BOCW Act. 1996

Employing Labour/Workers Yes Employment of

labourers

District Labour

Commissioner



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CHAPTER-4

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN AND REVIEW FRAMEWORK 4. ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

The Environmental Management Plan (EMP) states the procedure in which the project proponent would carry out the implementation of

the mitigation measures and ensure compliance with environmental regulations that are binding on the project. This plan also specifies

the organizational requirements and institutional strengthening necessary for sound environmental management of the project. The

major components of the EMP are:

1. EMP Implementing Agency

2. Monitoring of the EMP implementation

3. Training on Environmental management

4.1 EMP Implementing Agency

The project proponent will establish an Environmental Management Cell (EMC) to supervise and implement the mitigation measures as

documented in the EMP. This EMC must also be adequately empowered to discharge the responsibilities as outlined in the EMP. To

ensure smooth implementation of EMP the project proponent will have to collaborate with various government agencies like Public Works

Department, Irrigation Department, Revenue Department, State Pollution Control Board, Police Department and other concerned

departments. The details of EMP implementation and implementation responsibilities are given in Table -4.1.1, This table

comprehensively lists out the tasks to be performed and completed by the Contracting Company and also lists out the agencies that are

involved and Responsible for ensuring the timely completion of the tasks outlined under EMP. The contractors responsibilities in matters

related to protection of environment shall be the part of the tender document. Table -4.1.1 gives the provisions that are built in the bid

document to protect and safeguard the environment through effective implementation of mitigate measures through an implementing

agency/ the Contractor.



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CONSTRUCTION PHASE

S.No Project related Issues

Action to be taken Frequency Implementation Agency / Authority

Supervision Agency

1.

Avenue tree

cutting and

plantation

Prepare an action plan for an estimated 4000

nos. of trees to be affected/felled in the project

stretch and proposed to be planted about 12,000

nos. trees along the project stretch. Single row of

plantation on both sides is suggested through out

the length of 47 Kms (Length excluding bridges,

settlements etc.).

Intimate forest department before cutting trees and

Prepare action plan for avenue plantation.

Avenue Plantation: The avenue plants proposed

along the project stretches are as per IRC-SP-

21:2011. The avenue plants proposed to be planted

in the project are about 42,157 either side of the

road in two rows. The plants proposed are i.e.,

cashew nut, Kapoor, mango, rosewood, Mahogoni

etc.

Monthly Concessionaire NHAI in

consultation with

the Forest dept.

2.

Borrow pits

and Quarry

sites (stone).

There are 19 nos. of borrow areas, 2 nos. Metal

quarries and 2 nos. Sand quarries are identified in

the project and the same shall get NoC from the

private / Government owners well before start of

the work.

Borrow areas shall be carried out up to depth of

2.0m in non-cultivable & elevated lands, 0.45 m in

productive lands etc. with a slope of not steeper

than 1 vertical to 4 horizontal.

Borrow areas shall be 15 m away from the water

bodies identified along the project corridor.

The borrow areas shall be located at least 800 m

away from the villages/towns.

Resurfacing and landscaping of the borrow pits

utilised in the project.

Monthly Contractor or

Concessionaire

Mining Department

/ NHAI



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Supervision Agency

3. Site for storage

and

Construction

camp

The project Contractor shall select a Campsite

which is duly confirming the labour laws. Storage of

HSD, Bitumen will be expected as per the stipulated

guidelines. Besides these, emergency response plan

will be in place towards meeting unforeseen

emergencies. Trained personnel will be handling

such materials and care will be taken so that spills

are abated and in case of spills, immediately they

are contained.


Concessionaire

NHAI

4. Sewerage and

solid

Waste disposal.

For sewerage disposal, septic tanks with soak

pits will be provided at campsites. Proper sanitation

facilities at the construction workers camp shall be

provided as per the IS:2470-1985

Salvage material / demolition wastes will be

reused to the possible extent in embankments,

shoulders, slopes, approach roads and temporary

campsites.

It is envisaged that approximate 300-500 Kg of

domestic solid waste (300-500 gm/person) per day

will be generated from the workers camps which

will be disposed of to the nearest solid waste

disposal sites as discussed above.

The solid waste generated due to construction

and allied activities would mainly consist of earth

materials. These materials will be reused for

rehabilitation of borrow area / quarry sites,

campsites and in temporary diversions and slopes.

The municipal solid wastes generated in

construction & workers camp will be disposed off at

nearest identified location of disposal / landfill sites

of local authority with payments in environmentally

acceptable manner. Domestic refuse shall be

collected separately for bio-degradable waste as

well as the inert waste and the same shall be sent

for the disposal as per the MSW Rules, 2000.


Concessionaire

Labour department

/ Health

department /NHAI



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Supervision Agency

5. Traffic

management The project stretch passes through major towns

and villages like Peddipalem, Anandapuram,

Tagarapu valasa, Bhogapuram, Agraharam,

Pusapati rega and Pydibheemavaram.

Secure assistance from local police for traffic

control during the construction.

Safety measures shall also be undertaken by

installing road signs and markings for safe and

smooth movement of traffic.


Concessionaire

NHAI

6.

Noise level Stationary equipment shall be placed as far as

possible from residential areas to minimize noise

impacts on the near inhabitants.

Construction activities will be strictly prohibited

between 10.00 p.m. to 6.00 a.m. near habitation.

Provision of ear plugs to workers exposed to high

noise levels in the project who work in batch mix

plants, hot mix plants, quarries etc.

Quarterly Contractor or

Concessionaire

Andhra Pradesh

State Pollution

Control Board /

NHAI

7. Air Quality The mean Respirable Particulate Matter (PM10)

values observed within the range of CPCB standard

of 100 micro gram/m3for residential / industrial

category. However, all the values found to be well

within the stipulated standards.

During construction, a good number of trucks will

carry the construction material for which emission

of air pollutants will increase. We should see that all

the vehicles deployed for construction of the project

will have to keep “Pollution Under Control” certificates. DG sets will also emit air pollutants in

the area during construction period. The emission

generated during Construction will be temporary

and localized in nature.

Vehicles carrying construction material shall be

covered to avoid spilling.


Concessionaire

Andhra Pradesh

State Pollution

Control Board /

NHAI



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Supervision Agency

Hot mixing plant shall be over 500m away from

Residential neighborhood and 300m away from the

road.

Mixing equipment shall be seated and equipped

with dust removal device.

Water will be sprinkled in morning and evening

hours at the construction yards and the unpaved

sections of the road.

8. Water Quality &

Solid waste Prior permission of the concerned engineer and

regulatory authorities shall be taken regarding the

discharge or disposing of any material arising from

the execution of the works.

During construction it will be ensured that

contractor does not dispose off debris in water

bodies.

Soil laden run off will not be diverted to water

bodies. Provision of waste disposal site for waste

from construction and storage yards shall be made.

Vehicle maintenance and refueling will be

confined to areas under construction yard to trap

discarded lubricant and fuel spills.


Concessionaire

Andhra Pradesh

State Pollution

Control Board /

NHAI

9. Water logging

and stagnation

of water in

the Borrow

pits

The majority of the project stretch is plane &

horizontal land which will be act as water logging

areas during the rainy seasons and may cause the

breeding of the vectors in the area.

Uncontrolled digging of approved Borrow pits in

the areas will be avoided to prevent water

accumulation which results in breeding of disease

causing vectors in the area.


Concessionaire

NHAI

10. Occupational

Health and

Safety

Labourers shall be equipped with proper safety

gears like helmets, gloves and gum boots.

Periodic health checkup of construction workers.

Contractor or

Concessionaire

NHAI



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Supervision Agency

11. Basic amenities

And sanitation

facilities for

labourers

Adequate sanitary facilities shall be provided to

the workers to avoid health related problems.

Sanitation Waste from workers camp will not be

diverted to water bodies.

Periodic health checkup of labours shall be done.

Contractor to prepare, NHAI’s approved detailed public health utilities plan for the workers camp and

other working sites, which make adequate provision

for safe disposal of all wastes and prevention of

spillages, leakage of polluting materials etc.

Contractor will be required to pay all costs

associated with cleaning up any pollution caused by

their activities and to pay full compensation to

those affected.


Concessionaire

Labour department

/Health

Department /NHAI

12. Fuel for

labourers

Adequate supply of fuel (LPG/Kerosene) shall be

provided to the labourers to avoid felling of trees

for cooking and other domestic chores.


Concessionaire

Labour department

/Health

Department /NHAI

13. Prevention

of erosion and

scouring

Stabilizing the embankment with appropriate

technique immediately after placing.

The high embankment slopes near to the major

bridges are washed out or weaken and the same

shall be strengthened.

Treating high embankment slopes with rip rap,

stone pitching or other technologies to prevent

erosion.

Construction of toe drain all along the road on

both sides.

Avoiding obstruction of existing drainage during

filling.

Contractor or

Concessionaire

NHAI

14. Drainage

system Adequate care has been taken for the purpose of

free flow of flood discharge in the design stage

itself. There are 4 major and 32 minor bridges

proposed along the project corridor to allow free

flow of the natural drainage water in the area.


Concessionaire

Irrigation Dept

/NHAI



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Supervision Agency

Construction of toe drain along the road on both

the sides.

Avoiding obstruction of existing drainage during

filling.

15. Conservation of

Eco resources To preserve earth borrowing areas, piling, and

building temporary camps are prohibited in forests

lands.

Arable lands should not be used as earth

borrowing whenever possible. If needed, the topsoil

(30cm) should be kept and refilled after

construction is over to minimize the impact on

ecosystem and

agriculture.

Construction workers should be told to protect

natural resources and wild animals.

Construction vehicles should run at temporary

accesses to avoid damaging arable lands and

cattle-raising lands.


Concessionaire

Forests Dept

/NHAI

16. Communications

and

Transportation

Local materials should be used as much as

possible so as to avoid long distance transportation

that of earth, sand and stone.

If there are traffic jammed during construction,

measures should be taken to move the jam with

the coordination of transportation and public

security department.

Temporary access should be built at the

interchange of the highway and other roads.

Passing time on National Highways will be

limited, similar measures will also be applied to

roads with traffic jams.


Concessionaire

Transport

Department

/NHAI



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Supervision Agency

Materials may be delivery in advance in relatively

leisurely season of traffic.

A transportation plan of materials will be

formulated to avoid delivered of them at peak

hours on existing roads.

17. Rain Water

Harvesting

I) The total project stretch was considered about 47

Km covering major towns and villages.

II). There are about 188 nos. of RWH Pits are

proposed either side of the road at an interval of

500m. The proposed RWHs are having dia. Of 1.5

m with a depth of 3.8 m.

III) The budget provision for the RWH structures

are provided at the rate of Rs. 15,000/pit and the

total amount is estimated to be Rs. 0.385 Crores.


Concessionaire

GW Department

/NHAI

18. Utilization

of Fly Ash

In the proposed project, There are four existing

Thermal Power Stations and two power stations are

proposed which fall within 500 Km from the project

corridor. Hence, Utilization of Fly Ash in the project

is estimated to be 32,34,382 cum provision made

as per the IRC SP:58 – 2001 and Fly ash

Notification 2007and the subsequent amendments

in 25th March, 2015 and the same shall also be put

under the BoQs.


Concessionaire

NHAI /Andhra

Pradesh State

Pollution Control

Board

19. Surplus earth/

Muck disposal

Top Soil: Top soil of 15cm will be carefully stripped

and utilized as top layer in median filling and / or

embankment slopes prior to turfing / sodding for

restoration of temporary sites, etc. Excavated Materials: Suitable excavated materials will

be reused in road embankments formation. The

non-usable material will be utilized for reclamation

/ rehabilitation of quarries and borrow pits or can

be used to fill the depression. Overburden: Overburden generated from borrow pits,

quarries will be used for its rehabilitation for

covering the waste material. Final surface will be

made up from top soil rich in NPK will be layered to

receive grass/ vegetation.


Concessionaire

NHAI



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Supervision Agency

OPERATION PHASE 1. Air Quality a) Monitor periodically the AAQ at suggested

locations.

b) Developing road side vegetation for pollutant

sinking.

c) Enforcing different control measures to minimize

pollution.

d) Public will be educated about the regulations on

air pollution of vehicles.


Concessionaire

Andhra Pradesh

State Pollution

Control Board /

NHAI

2. Road safety and

traffic

management

Prepare and administer a monitoring system on

road accidents.

Adequate number of road signs with clear

visibility shall be installed.

In case of spill of hazardous materials, report to

the relevant departments at once and deal with it in

accordance with the emergency plan.

Drivers and Public will be educated about the

Safety regulations.


Concessionaire

NHAI/Traffic

Police dept.

3. Noise level Provision of noise barriers (earthen berms / thick

green belt development) has been proposed at

sensitive areas and other noise prone areas.

Periodic monitoring of ambient noise levels at

suggested locations

There are two rows of avenue plants proposed

along the project corridor, Section of the NH-361

project, as per IRC-SP- 21: 2011. The avenue

plants proposed to be planted in the project on

either side of the road to prevent the noise levels.


Concessionaire

Andhra Pradesh

State Pollution

Control Board /

NHAI

4. Soil

characteristics

Periodic monitoring of soil quality at specified

distance from the corridor for assessing soil

contamination by vehicular emissions. The analyzed

samples shall be compared with the baseline values

monitored at 5 locations along the Project corridor.


Concessionaire

Andhra Pradesh

State Pollution

Control Board /

NHAI



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Supervision Agency

5.

Maintenance of

road side

plantations

Avenue Plantation: There are two rows of avenue

plants proposed along the project corridor as per

IRC-SP-21: 2011. The avenue plants proposed to

be planted in the project are about 42,157 either

side of the road, parking areas, toll gates, bus bays

and truck laybyes. The plants proposed are i.e.,

cashew nut, Kapoor, mango, rosewood, Mahogoni

etc.

Median Plantation: Since the project is widening

of foue lane to six laning project median will be

utilised as it is. However, a provision of 47 Kms

median plantation is made in the project to cover

the bypassess realignments etc. The median

plantation is proposed in one/two rows and the

numbers of species proposed are 42,157 nos. The

median plant proposed in the project are i.e.,

Bougainvillea, Nerium Oleander, Thevitia, Nerifolia,

Tabernaemontana Coronaria etc.

Employment of local people for the maintenance

of plantation along the corridor


Concessionaire

Forests

Department/

NHAI

6. Maintenance of

Drainage

System

The drainage system will be periodically cleared so

as to ensure water flow.


Concessionaire

Irrigation Dept

/NHAI



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4.2 Monitoring of EMP Implementation

The EMP will primarily be implemented by the Project Proponent & Civil Contractor. The first is internally by the top management of

Contracting Agency and the second by the National Highways Authorities of India (NHAI). The EMC constituted by the Contracting

Company shall be the prime agency for monitoring all the activities during all the phases. NHAI shall supervise all activities and

accordingly advise the Contracting Company to improve on areas where any short comings are observed. The EMC shall provide all the

monitoring results to NHAI. NHAI shall keep a record of all information and shall suggest suitable measures to be adopted by contracting

Company if any aspect is found to be deviating from the anticipated procedures/ standards. Monitoring shall be carried out during

construction and operation phases. Table -4.2.1: Environmental Monitoring during Construction & Operation phase

Parameters

Location

Duration

Frequency Construction Phase Operation Phase

Air Quality:

PM10, PM2.5,

NOx, SO2, and

CO

Five (5) locations where

baseline monitoring was

carried out

24 hours

continuous

sampling

Once in a season or thrice in a

year twice in a year

(other than monsoon

season)

Noise Level:

L eq(day) and

L eq(night)

Seven (7) locations where

Baseline monitoring was

carried out.

24 hours

continuously Thrice in a year twice in a year

(other than monsoon

season)

Soil Quality:

Physicochemical,

Lead, oil and

grease

Three (3) samples where

baseline monitoring was

carried out

Grab Thrice in a year ( non –monsoon) twice in a year (other

than monsoon season)

Water Quality:

For different

physical, chemical

and biological

parameter

Thirteen (13) samples (Surface

and Ground Water) Grab Thrice in a year during pre-post

Monsoon season and winter

season

twice in a year

(other than

monsoon season)

Maintenance for

road side

plantation

All along the project road.

There are about 97,932 nos. of

avenue plants proposed in the

project.

Throughout the

year Regularly throughout the year for

three years ----------

Monitoring of

sanitary and

environmental

status of Barrow

areas

All the Borrow pits Grab Sampling

for Water and

Soil

Once in a season -----------



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4.2.2 Common Property Resources (CPRs) and other Utilities

All, fully or partially affected Common property resources has already been shifted by employer however during implementation of project if any CPRs

needs to be taken care shall be carried out as per below mitigation measures with the assistance of employer.

Problems Mitigation measures Applicability Responsibility Avoidance of CPRs Realignment nears all CPRs wherever it is technically

feasible.

Near CPRs Project In-charge, Site Engineer/ Site

Supervisor, Subcontractor

Shifting of

community properties Geometric adjustment while finalizing the alignment to

minimize the loss to any such facilities.

Relocation of wells, hand pumps at suitable locations in

consultation with community

Throughout the

corridor

Project In-charge, Site Engineer/ Site


Utilities

All telephone and electrical poles/wires and underground

cables should be shifted to avoid any such hazard

Throughout the

corridor



Environmental

enhancement along the

corridor

Enhancement of Ponds, tree plantations near likely to be

relocated community structures/ landscaping etc.

Enhancement/rehabilitation of borrow areas etc.

Construction of check dams/other water harvesting

structures



4.3 Environmental Training

The Environmental Management Cell (EMC), in addition to implementing and monitoring different environmental attributes, shall also be actively involved

in imparting training and raising environmental awareness level of Contractors and the construction staff so as to enable them to take the environmental

aspects into consideration as and when required. In the long term, the EMC can impart additional and specialized training in the Environmental Management

of the road system.



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4.0 (A) ENVIRONMENTAL MITIGATION AND ENHANCEMENT The anticipated impacts, even though limited, will be mitigated following the guidance provided in this chapter. It is expected that the construction stage activities will broadly follow the sequence of Table 4 -1. During the post-construction stage, demobilization and operation shall follow the Concessionaire / Contractor‟s plan. Since most of the activities that have noticeable adverse environmental impacts are to occur during construction period, the focus of this plan is mainly during the same period. Details of various mitigation measures to be implemented during pre-construction, construction and operation stage are presented in Table 4-1. The table also gives the details of those responsible for the implementation,

supervision and monitoring of the project.

As part of the Good Environmental Practices, all affirmative actions are deliberated. Based on project specific mitigation

and enhancement measures are proposed. These mitigation and enhancement measures shall lead to generating good will

among the various stakeholders and road users and go a long way in making the project success. 4. A.1 MITIGATION MEASURES As part of project it has been endeavored to mitigate all negative impacts of the project on the physical, biological and

social environment. The RAP details out the mitigation measures adopted to minimize the social impacts. The mitigation

measures to minimize the impacts on physical and environment have been dealt in details in the EIA report. The EMP

table also provides the mitigation measures along with the responsibility and locations in details. Budgetary provisions

have been made to capture the mitigation measures. Some of the mitigation measures on major parameters are

summarized below: 4. A.2 Land

Land acquisition minimized & shall only be limited to locations which require geometric correction

Soil Erosion mitigated through Stone pitching & Turfing

Oil Interceptor will be provided for accidental spill of oil and diesel

Septic tank will be constructed for waste disposal

Quarry & Borrow Area Operation & Management Plans drawn 4. A.3 Water

Relocation of ground water sources

Silt fencing to be provided for surface water source

Rain water harvesting structure & water harvesting structures for storage of water especially during summer and also for the use of local populace

Regular monitoring of water quality

Compliance with statuary regulatory requirements

Provision of oil interceptors & septic tanks at camp sites



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4. A.4 Air Quality

There will be rise in PM levels during the construction activities, which shall again be within prescribed limit after

the Avenue plantation of broad leaf trees

Sprinkling of Water

Fine materials to be completely covered, during transport and stocking

Plants to be installed in down wind direction from nearby settlement


All vehicles, equipment and machinery used for construction will be regularly maintained to ensure that the pollution emission levels conforms to regulatory requirements

Provisions of PPE to the workers

Regular monitoring of ambient air quality

4. A.5 Noise

No Horn Zone sign Post

Provision of noise barriers

Machinery to be checked and complied with noise pollution regulations

Camps to be setup away from the settlements, in the down wind direction

Provisions of PPE to the workers & prevent prolonged exposure to noise levels of more than 90 dB (A) per 8 hour shift

All vehicles, equipment and machinery used for construction will be regularly maintained to ensure that the

pollution levels conforms to regulatory requirements


Regular monitoring of ambient noise quality

4. A.6 National Park / Sanctuary / Bio-sphere Reserve / Notified Animal Corridor

No National Park or Wildlife Sanctuary is located within 10 km radius from the project road. Also, there are no

notified animal corridor/migration route is present in the project area.

4. A.7 Forest Areas

No Protected / Reserve Forest are likely to be affected by the project. 4. A.8 Flora and Fauna

Avenue plantation along corridor, where ever possible given to compensate the loss of trees due to felling

Tree Plantation Strategy prepared which stresses on plantation of native broad leafed indigenous trees species

Construction workers shall be instructed to protect natural resources and fauna, including wild animals and aquatic life.

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4. A.9 ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMENT MEASURES

Environmental Enhancements refer to the positive actions to be taken up during the implementation of the Project for the

benefit of the road users and the communities living close to Project road and are in addition to the mitigation measures

proposed. The objectives of environment enhancement are:

To improve visual qualities of highway by providing aesthetically pleasing landscape features

To integrate the road corridor with surrounding views and landforms.

To improve the environment setting along the road

To improve the condition of neglected Archaeological / Communities sites, if any

Reduce pollution load

To integrate local communities with the project by development community properties along the road.

Provide facilities to Highway user. 4. A.10 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP)

Environmental impacts could be positive or negative, direct or indirect, local or regional and also reversible or irreversible.

The impacts generated during construction and operational phase of the roads along with management plan for these

impacts has been discussed in Environmental Management Plan. Environmental management considerations in the form of

EMP have been designed for project activities based on sample EMP and the Codes of practices. The EMP shall provide

guidelines & help IE and Concessionaire in implementing and incorporating environmental management practices to

reduce negative environmental impacts of the project. The plan outlines existing and potential problems that may impact

the environment and recommends corrective measures where required. Enhancement measures are also proposed in order

to provide good environmental practices and improve the aesthetics. The enhancement of water body shall be finalized by

IE and Concessionaire in consultation with the local community and Project Proponent. However, the lump sum cost for

enhancement of water body covered in EMP Budget. The other key issues that require special attention along with the

mitigations and enhancement measures to be implemented have been detailed in Table 4.1

4. A.11 GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL MECHANISM:

A Grievance Redressal Cell (GRC) to be established at the project office. The cell has representation from company,

Ashoka Ranastalam - Anandapuram Road Project (ARARL)., Sub-Contractor, local administration and concerned

stockholders. The company facilitator will look into complaints and concerns about ownerships disputes historic structures,

religious structures, public utilities, distribution of compensation among heirs, missing affected assets and persons in the

census etc. the procedure will not replace existing legal processes. Company will forward the grievance to the concerned

authority.

4. A.12 ONGOING REPORTING TO THE PAC (PROJECT AFFECTED COMMUNITIES):

Company/ ABSRL facilitator will play pro-active role in mitigation measures mentioned infeasibility report and suggested

by Client and same will be reported to the Client



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Chapter-05

Environmental Management System

5.0 PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT

5.1 Borrow-pits for Embankment Construction The Concessionaire M/S ARARL shall not be dug Borrow pits within the Right-of-Way of the road. Arable

lands will not be used for earth borrowing. The Concessionaire will ensure that proper excavation techniques are

used to improve stability and safety of the borrow area. The excavation shall be carried out in such a way that the

area does not inundate during monsoons or generate cesspools of water to become mosquito-breeding sites. The

depth of the pits shall be so regulated that the sides of the excavation will have a slope not steeper than 1 vertical

to 4 horizontal, from the edge of the final section of the bank.

5.2 Quarry Operations The Concessionaire shall obtain material from licensed quarries only after the consent of the forest department or

other concerned authorities. The quarry operation shall be undertaken within the purview of the rules and

regulations in force. The Concessionaire shall ensure scheduling the movement of transport carrying material to

and from the site during non-peak hours. The trucks carrying all the dusty material, red earth, moorum and fly

ash/ pond, ash shall be covered with a tarpaulin and provided with adequate free board to prevent spillage. End

boards shall be provided in loaders to prevent spillage. Stockpiling of material shall be properly planned so as to

ensure that no traffic jam takes place on the highway.

5.3 Control of Soil Erosion, Sedimentation and Water Pollution The Concessionaire shall carry out the works in such a manner that soil erosion is fully controlled, and

sedimentation and pollution of natural water courses, ponds, tanks and reservoirs is avoided. In borrow pits, the

depth of the pits shall be so regulated that the sides of the excavation will have a slope not steeper than 1 vertical to 4

horizontal, from the edge of the final section of the bank.

5.4. Precautions against Dust The Concessionaire shall take all reasonable steps to minimize dust nuisance during the construction of the

works. All existing highways and roads used by vehicles of the Concessionaire or any of his sub-contractors or

suppliers of materials or plant, and similarly any new roads which are part of the works and which are being used

by traffic shall be kept clean and clear of all dust / mud or other extraneous material dropped by the said vehicles

or their tyres. Similarly, all dust / or mud or other extraneous material from the works spreading on these

highways shall be immediately cleared by the Concessionaire. Clearance shall be affected immediately by

manual sweeping and removal of debris, or, if so directed by the Independent Engineer, by mechanical sweeping

and clearing equipment, and all dust, mud and other debris shall be removed entirely from the road surface.

Additionally, the road surface including haul road from Quarries and Plants shall be hosed or watered using

suitable equipment to avoid dust pollution. Special care shall be taken to combat dust problem originating from

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5.5 Pollution from Hot Mix Plant, WMM Plant, Batching Plant & Crusher and Other Construction

Machinery The Concessionaire shall ensure the use of a relatively new, well maintained hot mix plant (batch type) so that

any emission conforms to the CPCB norms and be fitted with a dust extraction unit to avoid prolonged engine

powered equipment illness. Hot Mix Plant, WMM plant, Batching Plant, Generator set & Crusher shall be

located more than 500 m from any community or residence. The Concessionaire has to obtain necessary

consent/clearance from State Pollution Control Board to operate Hot Mix Plant, WMM plant, Batching Plant &

Crusher before commencement of works.

All vehicles, equipment and machinery needed for construction will be regularly maintained to ensure that

pollution emission levels conform to CPCB norms. All vehicles should be fitted with silencers.

Construction vehicles, machinery & equipment will move or be stationed in designated areas to avoid

compaction of soil to ensure the preservation of the top soil for agriculture.

5.6 Road Safety The Concessionaire shall provide adequate circuit for traffic flow around construction areas, control speed of

construction vehicles through road safety and training of drivers, provide adequate signage, barriers and flag

persons for traffic control. If there are traffic jams during construction, measures shall be taken to relieve the

congestion with the assistance of traffic police. Safety of workers undertaking various operations during

construction will be ensured by providing helmets, masks, safety goggles, etc. One Qualified Safety Officer and

one Safety Supervisor must be available in the Concessionaire‟s working team for the entire construction period.

5.7 Sanitation & Waste Disposal in Construction Camp The Concessionaire shall ensure that construction camps are located at a distance of minimum 200m from water

sources. Special attention shall be paid to the sanitary conditions of the camps. The Concessionaire shall ensure

that sufficient measures are taken i.e. provision for safe disposal of garbage and sanitation facilities. Waste in

septic tanks shall be cleaned periodically. Garbage shall be collected in four collection pits at each construction

site and disposed of daily. The Concessionaire shall provide adequate measures for the health care of workers

and arrange their regular medical check-up to ensure that they do not suffer from any communicable disease. At

every workplace, good & sufficient water supply will be maintained to avoid waterborne / water related diseases.

If any pits are dug at construction / camp sites which are not filled and then may turn into mosquito breeding

sites during monsoons, either these shall be filled up properly to avoid water stagnation and also sprayed

frequently with pesticides to prevent mosquito breeding. In addition the following care may be taken:

1) Avoid usage of Plastic materials like carry bags etc at the Labour camps

2) Provision of first aid facilities at the Labour camps

3) Facilities for proper disposal of sewage at the Labour camps

4) Provide fire extinguishers at storage facilities of fuel and lubricants

5) Use of LPG should be encouraged instead of fire wood for cooking at the labour camp

6) Small incinerators should be provided for burning waste oil, grease materials etc

7) Dedicated service stations with oil & grease interceptors to be provided

8) Store Yard for storing used tires, scrap materials/ released materials etc

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5.8 Substance Hazardous to Health The Concessionaire shall not use or generate any material in the works, which is hazardous to the health of

persons, animals or vegetation. Where it is necessary to use some such substance which can cause injury to the

health of the workers, the Concessionaire shall provide suitable protective clothing or appliances to his workers,

viz. earplugs, helmets or dust masks.

5.9 Damage to Existing road/CD Structures

Any structural damage caused to the existing roads/structures to be retained as per Concession Agreement by the

Concessionaire‟s construction equipment shall be made good without any extra cost.

5.10 Use of Nuclear Gauges Nuclear gauges shall be used in consultation with the Independent Engineer. The Concessionaire shall provide

the Independent Engineer with a copy of the regulations governing the safe use of nuclear gauges he intends to

employ and shall abide by such regulations. Without written approval, no such equipment shall be used at any

level of the work.

5.11 Environmental Monitoring In order to carry out periodic checks, environmental monitoring will be carried out by the Concessionaire as per

schedule and if any parameter is found above the acceptable standards, mitigation measures / control measures

shall be adopted in consultation with the Independent Engineer. Specified locations shall be at least three times

per year for two years/construction period whichever is more.

5.12 Protection of Existing Trees Some of the existing trees within the right of way are likely to be cut down by the Authority prior to handing

over of the site to the Concessionaire.

The Concessionaire shall take all necessary measures to ensure safety and protection of the remaining trees from

any action whatsoever relating to his construction operations in the adjoining areas.

5.13 Disposal of Materials outside Work Site Notwithstanding other relevant provisions in the Agreement, the excess material generated by dismantling,

excavation, waste material and lubricants, used oil, gasoline and other such substance etc., shall be removed

from site outside the right of way at regular intervals and site shall kept clean from all such disposable materials.

Grease, cotton and other waste construction materials shall be disposed off in shallow soakage wells constructed

at each construction site. Also safety measures should be taken in to account for safe disposal/handling of

Hazardous materials such as explosive, fuels etc such intervals shall not exceed one month under any

circumstances. The selection of the disposal site in consultation with Independent Engineer shall be the

responsibility of the Concessionaire and he shall ensure that the selected site does not result in any claim for

damages to the Authority or violation of any existing laws.

5.13.1 Disposal of Unserviceable Materials The Concessionaire shall responsible to identify the locations of Disposal sites have to be selected and approval

from the Environmental Specialist of IE as follows.

1) Locating the disposal sites is the sole responsibility of the Concessionaire with the approval of Independent

Engineer.

2) Joint inspection of all disposal sites shall be done by Independent Engineer and Concessionaire prior to

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3) No residential area are located downwind side of these locations,

4) Disposal sites are located at least 1000 m away from sensitive locations like Settlements, Water body notified

forest areas, Sanctuaries or any other sensitive locations.

5) Disposal sites do not contaminate any water sources, rivers etc for this site should be located away from

water body and disposal site should be lined properly to prevent infiltration of water.

6) Public perception about the location of debris disposal site has to be obtained before finalizing the location.

7) Permission from the Village/local community is to be obtained for the Disposal site selected.

8) Concessionaire will resolve all claims arising out of waste disposal at his own cost.

9) Concessionaire shall utilize the suitable burrow areas, abandoned quarries and other waste land for the debris

disposal.

Concessionaire needs to plan the disposal in the following way:

10) Identify the disposal area.

11) Prepare a Concessionaires debris disposal plan with design drawings for each identified area and get it

approved by the Independent Engineer.

12) Need to photograph the present land use and condition of the area.

13) Construct all required structures (e.g. retaining wall).

14) The dumpsites filled only up to the ground level with compaction of the debris materials in layers after

disposal.

15) The 30 cm top layer of disposal pit shall be provided with good earth suitable for development of

vegetation/plantation.

16) After levelling, the site could be suitably rehabilitated by planting local species of grass (turfing), shrubs

and other plants as decided by the Independent Engineer.

5.13.2. Construction of Water Recharge Pits

Storm water recharge pits shall be located such that it should be in the valley of the surface layout nearby cross

drainage structures and other water bodies along the project road. Water recharge pits shall be located at an

height of 3 m. above the ground water table of the area as per the Central Ground Water Board norms. Recharge

pits are constructed by the side of the guiding drains such that all the storm water shall be directed to the

recharge pit. Any proposal for change in number and location recharge pits by the Concessionaire shall be

checked and approved by the Independent Engineer.

Pits, trenches, abandoned dug wells, recharge wells or abandoned bore wells shall be connected by the rain water

harvesting system with the consent of the respective owner or as approved by the Independent Engineer.

5.13.3. Construction of Silt Traps

Silt fences shall be planned such that each recharge pit will have one silt fence to prevent silt from entering the

nearest water bodies and also prevent choking of recharge pit by the silt coming from runoff water and increase

the life of recharge pits. Silt fence are mounted in guiding drains at a distance of 3 to 5 M in the upstream

direction depending on the gradient of the guiding drains. However any proposal for change in number and

location silt fences by the Concessionaire shall be checked and approved by the Independent Engineer. Sand / silt

removal facilities such as sand traps, silt traps and sediment basins should be provided to remove sand / silt

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5.13.4. Scarified Bitumen Disposal Pits

Scarified bitumen generated out of scarification of existing pavement is used for approach roads by mixing it

with fresh bitumen or other granular materials to achieve the required strength followed by profiling and

compaction.

The left out portion of the scarified bitumen is disposed safely in a clay lined pit. or as directed and approved by

the Independent Engineer. A typical clay lined bitumen disposal pit with standard dimensions has been worked

out. The dimension of the bitumen disposal pit may change provided the clay lining of required thickness is

adhered to.

The selection of sites for disposal of scarified bitumen is made on following lines:

1) Locating the bitumen disposal sites is the sole responsibility of the Concessionaire with the approval of

Independent Engineer.

2) Selection of bitumen disposal site is avoided in the quarry regions. If the disposal site has to be located in the

abandoned quarry, region is suitably treated to seal the fractures and fissures.

3) Joint inspection of all disposal sites shall be done by Independent Engineer and Concessionaire prior to

approval.

4) Disposal sites shall be located at least 1000 m away from sensitive locations like Settlements, Water body

notified forest areas, Sanctuaries or any other sensitive locations.

5) Disposal sites do not contaminate any water sources, rivers etc for this, site should be located away from

water body and disposal site should be lined properly to prevent infiltration of water.

6) Public perception about the location of bitumen disposal site has to be obtained before finalizing the location.

7) Permission from the Village/local community is to be obtained for the Disposal site selected.

8) Concessionaire will resolve all claims arising out of waste disposal at his own cost.

Concessionaire needs to plan the bitumen disposal in the following way:

1) Identify the disposal area.

2) Prepare a Concessionaires bitumen disposal plan with design drawings for each identified area and get it

approved by the Independent Engineer.

3) Need to photograph the land use and condition of the area during pre, during, post project implementation

stages.

4) Construct all required structures (e.g. retaining wall) along with clay lining and measures to prevent the

seepage of bitumen leachate.

5) The dumpsites filled only up to the ground level with compaction of the materials in layers after disposal.

6) The 30 cm top layer of disposal pit shall be provided with good earth suitable for development of

vegetation/plantation.

7) After leveling, the site could be suitably rehabilitated by planting local species of grass (Turfing), shrubs and

other plants as decided by the Independent Engineer.



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5.13.5. Provision of Oil Interceptors

The ARARL Provide location of Oil Interceptors shall be considered such that each construction camp having

refueling stations, oil and lubricants storage places will have one oil interceptor to stop & separate the floating

oils. However the number of interceptors shall be increased as the situation demands or during the accidental

spillages with the consent of the Independent Engineer.

5.13.6. Environmental Monitoring

Environmental Monitoring of Air, Noise, Water and Soil parameters shall be carried by the Concessionaire as

per the consents and latest environmental norms, guidelines and policies of national and state level

environmental authorities. The Concessionaire shall comply by all obligations and make sure that there are no

deviations from them or from the Agreement. Environmental standards for Air, Noise, Water and Soil.

Frequency of Environmental Monitoring at construction establishments and other specified locations shall be at

least three times per year for two years/construction period whichever is more.

5.13.7. Landscape and Tree Plantation

The Concessionaire shall plant the trees during the construction to overcome the pollution of GHG in the extent

use of plants, machinery, and emission from using vehicles that total emission of carbon dioxide from the

combustion of diesel in the total life cycle of the project and environmental loss due to construction camp, labour

camp, quarry operation, borrow operation and impacts due to other construction activities. Tree shall be planted

at open available space at camp sites and other available space on and off the project site to recover the loss. For

the plantation strategy IRC: SP-21, IRC – 66 shall be followed. Although, the landscaping shall be carried – out

as per the extant police of Authority.

5.13.8. Welfare Facilities to the Labours/Workers

The Concessionaire responsible for provide all welfare facilities to the Labours/Workers as per Environmental

norms, Acts and Rules.



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Chapter – 05 (A)

Applicable Law and Acts

Apart the above, the ABL shall obtain all applicable Permits and NOC required for environmental protection and

conservation from the Competent Authority as provision under the acts and rules governed in India and applicable for

this project.

The following Rules and Regulation are applicable :-

Environment Protection Act :1986 - – Applicable

The Water (Prevention & control of pollution ) Act, 1974 - – Applicable

The Water (Prevention & Control of pollution) Cess Act, 1977, including rules, 1978 - – Applicable

The Air (Prevention & control of pollution ) Act, 1984 - – Applicable

The Hazardous Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 2000 - – Not Applicable

Manufacture, Storage & Import of Hazardous Chemicals Rules, 1989 - – Applicable

Forest clearance for tree cutting (Local, State and Centre if required) –- Applicable

Local authority or Grampanchyat permission (NOC) for establishment of plant - – Applicable

District Industry Centre permission for industry - – Applicable

Factory Act: 1948 (Crusher VSI & HMP ) Plant Establishment - – Applicable

State Factory Rule (Director of Industrial Safety and Health requirement) - – Applicable

Building and Other Construction worker Act, 1996 Applicable & Central rules - 1998

The Mines & Minerals Act, 1957 -– Applicable

Land acquisition Rule-1998 –Applicable

Petroleum Rules, 1976 (Petroleum & Explosive Department) - – Applicable

The Indian Electricity Rules, 1956 - – Applicable

Batteries Act, 1989 - – Applicable

Minimum Wages Act, 1948 - – Applicable

National Environmental Tribunal Act, 1995

National Environment Appellate Authority Act, 1997

Notification on Fly Ash – IRC : SP 56:2001

Motor Vehicle Rules (1989) and Amendments of 1994, 2000 & 2002

Environmental (Protection) Amendments Rules, 2003

Forest ( Conservation) Act, 1980

The Andhra Pradesh Preservation of Trees Act, 1976

Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991

Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act, 1970 & Rules -1971



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CHAPTER-06 ENVIRONMENTAL STIPULATION FROM THE COMPETENT AUTHORITY

SEIAA, MOEFCC&CC, SPCB, FOREST DEPARTMENT AND CHECK LISTS OF

ENVIRONMENTAL REMIDIAL MEASURES

Based on the findings during the EIA study the following can be safely deduced and focus on the potential impacts due to the proposed project

and to propose mitigation measures through an appropriate EMP for the project.

The project is a neither a new Highway nor a NH expansion projects in hilly terrain (above 1000 MSL) and nor located in any notified

ecologically sensitive areas. Thus the project doesn‟t qualify as a category A / B project as per EIA notification of 14th Sept. 2006 and

its subsequent amendments. Hence no Prior Environmental Clearance required from MOEFCC/SEAC.

However, due to widening and realignment, land acquisition (LA) involved at some of the locations where insufficient ROW. The Land

shall be acquired as per Andhra Pradesh State High way Act 1964 laid down by the Andhra Pradesh State Govt. under LAP and R&R

policy and Compensation will be given as per LARR 2013 Act.

Similarly, the avenue plantations along the project road have been identified at different locations and since the existing road is going to

be widened the trees coming under the widening works need to be felled. Thus tree cutting permission is required from Forest

Department. The Project Proponent need to apply for tree cutting permission.

The project road doesn‟t lie within 1.0 km radius from the protected area (like Sanctuary, National Park, Biosphere Reserve etc). Thus

NOC from Wild life board is not required for this road.

No presence and impact on Archaeological features. Thus no archaeological clearances / permissions to be obtained.

Based on the above conclusions and the EIA study, it is found that the projects is an improvement and widening project and involve

acquisition of Agricultural land and felling of trees along the road which shall have some environmental impacts as per EIA study. Thus

the project falls under Category „B‟ as per WB Operational Policy 4.01 of World bank and Environmental analysis is required beyond

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Chapter-07 ENVIRONMENT MONITORING PLAN

To mitigate the potential negative impacts of the proposed project, an Environmental Monitoring Plan and Performance Monitoring are

developed typically to identify the mitigation measures to be undertaken during construction, and operation stages. The formulation of an

appropriate environmental monitoring plan and its diligent implementation are keys to overall success for the project.

Environmental monitoring of Air, Noise, Water and Soil shall be conducted during Pre-construction, construction and operational phase in

conformity to the Environmental Protection Act, 1986. The ARARL will appoint the Environmental Testing Laboratory approved from

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MOEFCC&CC).

7.1 Environmental Monitoring Plan

The Environmental Monitoring Plan is given in table 7.1 below.

Environmental

Component

Monitoring Institutional Responsibility

Parameters Special Guidance Standards Location Frequency Duration Implementation Supervision

Pre-construction and Construction Stage

Air

As per CPCB Standard

procedures in direction of

Environment specialist of IE

Sampler to be

located in the

down wind direction.

Use method

specified by CPCB

for analysis

Air (Prevention

and Control of

Pollution)

Rules, CPCB,

1994

location near

construction

stretch and labour camp

covering location of

baseline monitoring as

per EIA

Three seasons

(Except rainy

season)

annually for

construction

period

As per

MOEFCC

notification on

Ambient Air

Standard dated

16th November

2009 or its

subsequent

amendments

Concessionaire/

Contractor

through

approved agency

NHAI

/ IE Water Quality

pH, Turbidity, TSS, TDS,

COD, BOD, DO,

Chlorides, Hardness, Oil &

Grease, TSS, TDS, Total

Coliform, Iron, Fluorides,

Nitrates, E. coli, Total

coliform, faecal coliform etc.

as per IS 10500:2012

Grab sample

collected from

source and analysis

as per Standard

Methods for

Examination of

Water and

Wastewater

Water quality

standards by

CPCB

4 locations around the

Construction stretch

and camp covering

location of baseline

monitoring as per EIA

Once during

pre-monsoon

season

Grab Sampling

Noise levels

Noise levels on dB (A)

scale

Equivalent Noise

levels using an

integrated noise level

meter

Noise

standards by

CPCB

6 locations near

Construction stretch,

Noise barrier locations,

and camp covering


monitoring as per EIA

Once during

season for three

seasons

annually for

construction

period

24 hourly

monitoring

Soil Quality

pH, Conductivity, Texture,

Bulk Density, Porosity,

Organic Matter, Sulphate,

Composite sampling

at different depth

need to be done

ICAR criteria

of soil fertility

4 location in and around

the camp area covering


Pre-monsoon

and Post-

monsoon

Composite

sampling



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Environmental

Component

Monitoring Institutional Responsibility

Parameters Special Guidance Standards Location Frequency Duration Implementation Supervision

Moisture, Sodium Sulphate,

NPK, etc.

monitoring as per EIA season

Construction

Sites and

Construction

Camps

Monitoring of: Storage Area

Drainage arrangements

Sanitation in Construction

Camps

The parameters

mentioned are

further elaborated in

the reporting

formats. These are

to be checked for

adequacy.

To the

satisfaction of

the employer

and the

standards

Storage and camps area

Quarterly in the

construction

stage

Concessionaire/

Contractor

Operation Stage

Air

As per CPCB Standard

procedures in direction of

Environment specialist of IE

Sampler to be

located in the

downwind direction.

Use method specified

by CPCB for analysis

Air

(Prevention

and Control of

Pollution)

Rules, CPCB,

1994

At 2 location

along the road

stretch as per

recommendation of IE

and WB

Three seasons

(Except rainy

season)

annually for

construction

period

As per MOEFCC

notification on

Ambient Air Standard

dated 16th November

2009 or its subsequent

amendments

Concessiona

ire/

Contractor

through

approved

agency

NHAI / IE Water Quality

pH, Turbidity, TSS, TDS,

COD, BOD, DO,

Chlorides, Hardness, Oil &

Grease, TSS, TDS, Total

Coliform, Iron, Fluorides,

Nitrates, E. coli, Total

coliform, faecal coliform etc.

as per IS 10500:1991

Grab sample

collected from

source and analyse as

per Standard

Methods for

Examination of

Water and Waste

water

Water quality

standards by

CPCB

2 locations along the

road stretch as per

Recommendation of IE

and WB

Once during

pre-monsoon

season

Grab Sampling

Noise Levels Noise levels on dB (A)

scale

Equivalent Noise

levels using an

integrated noise level

meter

Noise

standards by

CPCB

2 location along

the road stretch

as per

recommendation of IE

and WB

Once / Annum 24 hourly monitoring

Soil Quality

pH, Conductivity, Texture,

Bulk Density, Porosity,

Organic Matter, Sulphate,

Moisture, Sodium

Sulphate, NPK, etc.

Composite sampling

at different depth

need to be done

ICAR criteria

of

soil fertility

2 location in and

around the camp

area covering

location of

baseline monitoring as

per EIA

Once / Annum Composite sampling



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Chapter 08 HEALTH AND SAFETY

ARARL will take care of Construction workers and management staff by providing training and personnel protective equipment as per work

criteria.

8.1. Environment, Health and Safety guiding principles

Safety Requirements aim at reduction in injuries, loss of life and damage to property resulting from accidents on the Project Highway,

irrespective of the person(s) at fault.

Users of the Project Highway include motorized and non-motorized vehicles as well as pedestrians and animals involved in, or associated

with accidents. Vulnerable Road Users (VRU) include pedestrians as well as riders of motorized two-wheelers, bicycles and other vehicles

which do not provide adequate occupant protection.

Safety Requirements apply to all phases of construction, operation and maintenance with emphasis on identification of factors associated

with injuries, consideration of the same, and implementation of appropriate preventive measures.

Safety Requirements include measures associated with traffic management and regulation such as road signs, pavement marking, traffic

control devices, roadside furniture, highway design elements, enforcement and emergency response.

Environmental Requirements to be applied to the Development, Construction and Operation of the Project Highway are for reducing to

acceptable levels, the potential to harm the bio-physical environment in the areas near where project activities, including those inside and

outside the RoW are carried out by the Concessionaire.

Environmental Requirements include the preventive, mitigation and enhancement measures that are to be implemented by the

Concessionaire to comply with the conditions of EIA & Road Specific EMPs.

8.2 The Summary of safety concerns during Road and Bridge construction is as follows:

Sr. No. Aspects Safety Measures

S 1.1 Personnel Safety

Measures for Labour

Concessionaire shall provide:

--Protective footwear, protective goggles and nose masks to the workers employed in asphalt works, concrete works, crusher etc.

--Welder‟s protective eye-shields to workers who are engaged in welding works.

--The Concessionaire shall comply with all regulations regarding safe scaffolding, ladders, working platforms, gangway, stairwells,

excavations, trenches and safe means of entry and egress.

The Concessionaire shall comply with all the precautions as required for ensuring the safety of the workmen as per the International Labour

Organization (ILO) Convention No. 62 as far as those are applicable to this Agreement.

The Concessionaire shall make sure that during the construction work all relevant provisions of Building and other Construction Workers

(regulation of Employment and Conditions of Services) Act, 1996 are adhered to.



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Sr. No. Aspects Safety Measures

The Concessionaire shall not employ any person below the age of 14 years for any work and no woman shall be employed on the work of

painting with products containing lead in any form.

The Concessionaire shall also ensure that paint containing lead or lead products is used except in the form of paste or readymade paint.

All buildings, rooms and equipment and the grounds surrounding them shall be maintained in a clean and operable condition and be

protected from rubbish accumulation.

Each structure made available for occupancy shall be of sound construction, shall assure adequate protection against weather, and shall

include essential facilities to permit maintenance in a clean and operable condition. Adequate heating, lighting, ventilation or insulation

when necessary to reduce excessive heat shall provide for comfort and safety of occupants.

Each structure made available for occupancy shall comply with the requirements of the Uniform Building Code. This shall not apply to tent

campus.

S 1.2 Traffic and Safety

Before taking up of construction on any section of the existing lanes of the highway, a Work Zone Safety Checklist shall be devised by the

Concessionaire and approved by the IE.

During construction, the Concessionaire shall ensure that all aspects of the Traffic Management Plan prepared by the Authority are well

implemented and maintained throughout the construction period.

S 1.3 Risk from electrical

Equipments

The Concessionaire shall take all required precautions to prevent danger from electrical equipment and ensure that

- No material shall be so stacked or placed as to cause danger or inconvenience to any person or the public.

- All necessary fencing and lights shall be provided to protect the public in construction zones.

All machines to be used in the construction shall conform to the relevant Indian Standards (IS) codes, shall be free from patent defect, shall

be kept in good working order, shall be regularly inspected and properly maintained as per IS provision and to the satisfaction of the

Environmental Expert of IE.

S 1.4 Risk force measure

Concessionaire shall take all reasonable precautions to prevent danger to the workers and public from fire, flood etc. resulting due to

construction activities.

Concessionaire shall make required arrangements so that in case of any mishap all necessary steps can be taken for prompt first aid

treatment. Construction Safety Plan prepared by the Concessionaire shall identify necessary actions in the event of an emergency.

S 1.5 First Aid

The Concessionaire shall arrange for –

A readily available first aid unit including an adequate supply of sterilized dressing materials and appliances as per the Factories Rules in

every work zone.

Availability of suitable transport at all times to take injured or sick person(s) to the nearest hospital.

Equipment and trained nursing staff at construction camp.

S 1.6 Informatory Signs

and Hoardings

The Concessionaire shall provide, erect and maintain informatory/safety signs, hoardings written in English and local language (Kannada),

wherever required or as suggested by the Environmental Specialist of IE.



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8.3 PPE Matrix



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8.4 Emergency Preparedness Plan

The Emergency Response plan is necessary as a moral and legal obligation of management to protect

the safety people, property and environment. The objective of this “Emergency Response Plan“ is to provide the organizational guidelines and directions to ensure fast and effective response in any

emergency situation in order to save life, property and environment.

We have formed our Emergency Response Team in Base Camp to combat with the Emergency

situations.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES REMOVE

Anyone in immediate danger

ONLY IF SAFE TO DO SO!

ALERT

Others in immediate area

Fire Wardens

Activate Whistle, Air Horn, Bell, Siren etc. 3 times for 30

sec.

Other Tenants and Adjacent Neighbors

RING THE EMERGENCY SERVICES

1. Fire Brigade, Police or Ambulance.

Advise Site:

Advise address:

Advise nearest cross street:

Provide your Name & phone number...................

Provide details of incident...................................

DO NOT HANG UP UNTIL THE ADDRESS HAS BEEN

REPEATED

CONTAIN THE FIRE

Use correct Fire Extinguisher or Fire Hose Reel

Turn OFF Electricity, Air Conditioning

Close doors and windows to contain fire

ALL IF ONLY IF SAFE TO DO SO!

EVACUATE Proceed to the nearest exit.

Gather together at Exit, if safe to do so, then

Evacuate via exit and proceed to the Assembly Area

Incident Controller



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Fire Fighting Team Leader

Rescue Team Leader

First Aid Team Leader

Fire Chief

Rescue Chief

First Aid Chief

Vehicle Co-Ordinator

Electrical Co-Ordinator

Emergency Contact Number

List of Emergency contact number will be prepare and display at suitable locations so that in case

of emergency all employees can use the numbers. The Emergency number includes

Sr. No. Description Contact Number

1. Fire Brigade / Stations 101

2. Ambulance 102 /108

3. Police

100,

Anandapuram PS – 08933 – 222133

Bhogapuram PS – 08922 – 240433

Pusapatirega PS – 08922 - 258833

4. Crane / Hydra

5. Hospitals Anil nerukonda hospital, Anandapuram –

08500359232

6. Security



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CHAPTER 09

ENVIRONMENTAL REPORTING AND FREQUENCY

ARARL will maintain the reporting system for environmental management indicators and report to the

Independent Engineer as per the monitoring plan.

The formats for reporting and monitoring of environmental aspects during the entire project cycle on a

regular basis are given in table 8.1.

Table 9.1: Reporting Format

Format No. Environmental Attributes Project Stage Frequency

ARARL / FR/ EMP / 01. EMP mitigation measures plan Construction Quarterly

ARARL / FR / EMP / 02. Construction site and Service Area

Details Construction Quarterly

ARARL / FR / EMP / 03

Environmental Pollution Monitoring

Report as NAAQ Norms

3.1 Ambient Air monitoring,

3.2 Noise level monitoring

3.3 Prevention and control of Water

pollution

3.4 Drinking water test

Construction Quarterly

ARARL / FR / EMP / 04 CFO compliance Construction Quarterly &

Annually

ARARL / FR / EMP / 05 Community grievance/ Problems during

construction Construction Monthly



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FORMAT NO. 1. ARARL/ FR / EMP -01

Environmental Supervision and Monitoring Schedule- Construction Phase

Action Plan for mitigation measures of environment management plan

Implementation Agency / Authority : Concessionaire / Contractor

S.No

Project related Issues

Action to be taken Frequency Supervision Agency

Action plan Current Status

Implementation status

1.

Avenue tree

cutting and

plantation

Prepare an action plan

for an estimated 6300

nos. of trees to be

affected/felled in the

project stretch and

proposed to be planted

along the project

stretch. Single row of

plantation on both

sides is suggested

throughout the length

of 47 Kms

NHAI in

consultation

with

the Forest

dept.

Intimate forest

department before

cutting trees and

Prepare action plan for

avenue plantation.

Avenue Plantation: The

avenue plants

proposed along the

project stretches are

as per IRC-SP-

21:2011.

2.

Borrow pits

and Quarry

sites (stone).

There are 9 nos of

borrow areas which

was identified and

tested, in these

suitable 7 no’s borrow

areas for required CBR.

2 nos Sand quarries

are identified in the

project and the same

shall get NoC from the

Government / owners

well before start of the

work.

Monthly Mining

Department

/ NHAI



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Borrow areas shall

be carried out up to

depth of 2.0m in non-

cultivable & elevated

lands, 0.45 m in

productive lands etc.

with a slope of not

steeper than 1 vertical

to 4 horizontal.

Borrow areas should

be 15 m away from the

water bodies which are

identified along the

project corridor.

The borrow areas

shall be located at

least 800 m away from

the villages/towns.

Resurfacing and

landscaping of the

borrow pits utilized in

the project.

S.No



Action plan Current Status

3. Site for storage

and

Construction

camp

The project

Contractor shall select

a Campsite which is

duly confirming the

labour laws. Storage of

HSD, Bitumen will be

expected as per the

stipulated guidelines.

Besides these,

emergency response

plan will be in place

towards meeting

unforeseen

emergencies. Trained

personnel will be

handling such

materials and care will

be taken so that spills

are abated and in case

of spills, immediately

they are contained.

Monthly NHAI



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4. Sewerage and

solid

Waste disposal.

For sewerage

disposal, septic tanks

with soak pits will be

provided at campsites.

Proper sanitation

facilities at the

construction workers

camp shall be provided

as per the IS:2470-

1985

Monthly Labour

department

/ Health

department

/NHAI

Salvage material /

demolition wastes will

be reused to the

possible extent in

embankments,

shoulders, slopes,

approach roads and

temporary campsites.

It is envisaged that

approximate 300-500

Kg of domestic solid

waste (300-500

gm/person) per day

will be generated from

the workers camps

which will be disposed

of to the nearest solid

waste disposal sites as

discussed above.

The solid waste

generated due to

construction and allied

activities would mainly

consist of earth

materials. These

materials will be

reused for

rehabilitation of borrow

area / quarry sites,

campsites and in

temporary diversions

and slopes.



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The municipal solid

wastes generated in

construction & workers

camp will be disposed

off at nearest identified

location of disposal /

landfill sites of local

authority with

payments in

environmentally

acceptable manner.

Domestic refuse shall

be collected separately

for bio-degradable

waste as well as the

inert waste and the

same shall be sent for

the disposal as per the

MSW Rules, 2000.

S.No



5. Traffic

management The project stretch

passes through major

towns and villages like

Peddipalem,

Anandapuram,

Tagarapuvalasa,

Bhogapuram,

Agraharam,

Pusapatirega and

Pydibheemavaram.

Secure assistance

from local police for

traffic control during

the construction.

Quarterly NHAI

Safety measures shall

also be undertaken by

installing road signs

and markings for safe

and smooth movement

of traffic.

6.

Noise level Stationary equipment

shall be placed as far

as possible from

residential areas to

minimize noise impacts

on the near

inhabitants.

Quarterly Andhra

Pradesh

State

Pollution

Control

Board /

NHAI



Page 62 of 68

Construction activities

will be strictly

prohibited between

10.00 p.m. to 6.00

a.m. near habitation.

Provision of ear plugs

to workers exposed to

high noise levels in the

project who work in

batch mix plants, hot

mix plants, quarries

etc.

7. Air Quality The mean Respirable

Particulate Matter

(PM10) values observed

within the range of

CPCB standard of 100

micro gram/m3for

residential / industrial

category. However, all

the values found to be

well within the

stipulated standards.

During construction, a

good number of trucks

will carry the

construction material

for which emission of

air pollutants will

increase. We should

see that all the

vehicles deployed for

construction of the

project will have to

keep “Pollution Under Control” certificates. DG sets will also emit

air pollutants in the

area during

construction period.

The emission

generated during

Construction will be

temporary and

localized in nature.

Vehicles carrying

construction material

shall be covered to

avoid spilling.

Quarterly Andhra

Pradesh

State

Pollution

Control

Board /

NHAI

Andhra

Pradesh

State

Pollution

Control

Board /

NHAI



Page 63 of 68

S.No



Hot mixing plant shall

be over 500m away

from

Residential

neighborhood and

300m away from the

road.

Mixing equipment shall

be seated and

equipped with dust

removal device.

Water will be sprinkled

in morning and

evening hours at the

construction yards and

the unpaved sections

of the road.

8. Water Quality &

Solid waste Prior permission of

the concerned engineer

and regulatory

authorities shall be

taken regarding the

discharge or disposing

of any material arising

from the execution of

the works.

Quarterly Andhra

Pradesh

State

Pollution

Control

Board /

NHAI

During construction it

will be ensured that

contractor does not

dispose off debris in

water bodies.

Soil laden run off will

not be diverted to

water bodies. Provision

of waste disposal site

for waste from

construction and

storage yards shall be

made.

. Vehicle maintenance

and refueling will be

confined to areas

under construction

yard to trap discarded

lubricant and fuel

spills.



Page 64 of 68

9. Water logging

and stagnation

of water in

the Borrow

pits

The majority of the

project stretch is plane

& horizontal land which

will be act as water

logging areas during

the rainy seasons and

may cause the

breeding of the vectors

in the area.

Monthly NHAI

Uncontrolled digging

of approved Borrow

pits in the areas will be

avoided to prevent

water accumulation

which results in

breeding of disease

causing vectors in the

area.

10. Occupational

Health and

Safety

Labourers shall be

equipped with proper

safety gears like

helmets, gloves and

gum boots.

Periodic health

checkup of

construction workers.

NHAI

S.No



11. Basic amenities

And sanitation

facilities for

labourers

Adequate sanitary

facilities shall be

provided to the

workers to avoid health

related problems.

Monthly Labour

department

/Health

Department

/NHAI

Periodic health checkup

of labours shall be

done.

Contractor to prepare,

NHAI’s approved detailed public health

utilities plan for the

workers camp and

other working sites,

which make adequate

provision for safe

disposal of all wastes

and prevention of

spillages, leakage of

polluting materials etc.



Page 65 of 68

12. Fuel for

labourers

Adequate supply of fuel

(LPG/Kerosene) shall

be provided to the

labourers to avoid

felling of trees for

cooking and other

domestic chores.

Monthly Labour

department

/Health

Department

/NHAI

13. Prevention

of erosion and

scouring

Stabilizing the

embankment with

appropriate technique

immediately after

placing.

NHAI

Treating high

embankment slopes

with rip rap, stone

pitching or other

technologies to prevent

erosion.

Construction of toe

drain all along the road

on both sides.

Avoiding obstruction

of existing drainage

during filling.

14. Drainage

system

Adequate care has

been taken for the

purpose of free flow of

flood discharge in the

design stage itself.

There are 2 major and

17 minor bridges

proposed along the

project corridor to

allow free flow of the

natural drainage water

in the area.

Monthly Irrigation

Dept /NHAI

S.No



Construction of toe

drain along the road on

both the sides.

Avoiding obstruction

of existing drainage

during filling.

15. Conservation of

Eco resources To preserve earth

borrowing areas,

piling, and building

temporary camps are

prohibited in forests

lands.

Monthly Forests

Dept /NHAI



Page 66 of 68

Arable lands should

not be used as earth

borrowing whenever

possible. If needed, the

topsoil (30cm) should

be kept and refilled

after construction is

over to minimize the

impact on ecosystem

and agriculture.

Construction workers

should be told to

protect natural

resources and wild

animals.

16. Communications

and

Transportation

Local materials

should be used as

much as possible so as

to avoid long distance

transportation that of

earth, sand and stone.

If there are traffic

jammed during

construction, measures

should be taken to

move the jam with the

coordination of

transportation and

public security

department.

Temporary access

should be built at the

interchange of the

highway and other

roads.

A transportation plan

of materials will be

formulated to avoid

delivered of them at

peak hours on existing

roads.

Quarterly Transport

Department

/NHAI

S.No



17. Rain Water

Harvesting

I). There are about 27

nos. of RWH Pits are

proposed

Monthly GW

Department

/NHAI

18. Utilization

of Fly Ash

In the proposed

project, There are four

existing Thermal Power

Stations and two

Monthly NHAI

/Andhra

Pradesh

State



Page 67 of 68

power stations are

proposed which fall

within 500 Km from

the project corridor.

Pollution

Control

Board

19. Surplus earth/

Muck disposal

Top Soil: Top soil of

15cm will be carefully

stripped and utilized as

top layer in median

filling and / or

embankment slopes

prior to turfing /

sodding for restoration

of temporary sites, etc.

Monthly NHAI

Excavated Materials:

Suitable excavated

materials will be

reused in road

embankments

formation.

Overburden: Overburden

generated from borrow

pits, quarries will be

used for its

rehabilitation for

covering the waste

material



Page 68 of 68

FORMAT NO - ARARL/ FR / EMP -02

Environmental Supervision and Monitoring Schedule- Construction Phase

Construction site and Service Area Details

Independent Engineer:

Concessionaire: Contract Package:

Road section:

Location:

Chainage: Km________ to Km________

Environmental Features of the Location

Terrain: Flat/Undulating/Rolling

Wind Direction:

Land use in adjoining area:

Name and Distance of settlements in a 2 km radius of the site

Mitigation

Measures

Employed

Chainage Construction Site

Site 1

(Chainage)

Site 2

(Chainage)

Site 3

(Chainage)

Site 4

(Chainage)

Dust Control

Measures employed

Traffic Management

Storage Site

Maintenance Shed

and service area

Furnish details of public consultation held with the local populace.

Supervised and Checked by

(Name and Signature with Date)

Concessionaire’s Site Engineer: Environmental Engineer, IE:

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GOVEI?NMENT OF ANT]HRA PRADESHFOREST DEPARTMENT

Office of the Forest Range Officef .

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The Diyisional Forest Officer,Visaklf6patnam.

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ANDHRA PRADESH POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD

ZONAL OFFICE :: VISAKHAPATNAM D.No.39-33-20/4/1,Madhavadhara Vuda Colony, Visakhapatnam - 530018.

Ph : 0891 - 2719380

ORANGE CATEGORY

CONSENT & AUTHORIZATION ORDER

Consent Order No : 9361/APPCB/ZO-VSP/VZN/CFO/W&A/2018- Date:05.02.2018 CONSENT is hereby granted for Operation under section 25/26 of the Water (Prevention &

Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and under section 21 of Air (Prevention & Control of

Pollution) Act 1981 and amendments thereof and Authorization under Rule 6 of the

Hazardous and other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016 &

Amendments thereof and the rules and orders made there under (hereinafter referred to as 'the Acts’, `the Rules’) to:

M/s. Ashoka Buildcon Limited,

R. Sy. No. 241P, 248P and 249P of

Bantupalli Village, Denkada (M)

and 323P, 325P, 326P of

Bhogapuram (V & M),

Vizianagaram District.

(Hereinafter referred to as 'the Applicant') authorizing to operate the industrial plant to

discharge the effluents from the outlets and the quantity of emissions per hour from the

chimneys as detailed below:

i) Outlets for discharge of effluents:

Outlet

No.

Outlet

Description

Max Daily

Discharge

Point of Disposal

1 Domestic 0.5 KLD Septic Tank followed by soak pit

ii) Emissions from chimneys:

Chimney

No.

Description of Chimney Quantity of Emissions

at peak flow (m3/hr)

1 Attached to DG sets of capacity 125 KVA, 250KVA,

750KVA and 600 KVA.

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iii) HAZARDOUS WASTE AUTHORISATION (FORM – II) [See Rule 6 (2)]:

M/s. Ashoka Buildcon Limited, R. Sy. No. 241P, 248P and 249P of Bantupalli Village,

Denkada (M) and 323P, 325P, 326P of Bhogapuram (V & M), Vizianagaram District is

hereby granted an authorization to operate a facility for collection, reception, storage,

treatment, transport and disposal of Hazardous Wastes namely:

HAZARDOUS WASTES WITH RECYCLING OPTION:

Sl.

No

Name of

Hazardous Waste

Stream Quantity Method of disposal

1. Waste Lubricating

Oil

5.1 of

Schedule – I

20

Lt./Month

Shall be sent to authorized

Re-Processors / Re-Cyclers

of waste oil

This consent order is valid for the following products along with quantities indicated only:

S.No. Products Quantity

1. Hot mix plant (Dense Bituminous macadam,

Bituminous Concrete)

1600 TPD

2. Stone Aggregate (40mm, 20mm & 10mm) 1400 TPD

3. Wet mix macadam 1280 TPD

4. Concrete batching plant 600 cu.m/day

This order is subject to the provisions of `the Acts’ and the Rules’ and orders made

thereunder and further subject to the terms and conditions incorporated in the schedule A,

B & C enclosed to this order.

This combined order of consent & Hazardous Waste Authorization shall be valid for a

period ending with the 31.12.2020.

JOINT CHIEF ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER

To

M/s. Ashoka Buildcon Limited,

R. Sy. No. 241P, 248P and 249P of

Bantupalli Village, Denkada (M)

and 323P, 325P, 326P of

Bhogapuram (V & M),

Vizianagaram District.

Copy to Environmental Engineer, Regional Office, Vizianagaram for information and

necessary action.

N V Bhaskara RaoDigitally signed by N V Bhaskara

Rao

Date: 2018.02.05 19:28:32 +05'30'

SCHEDULE-A

1. Any up-set condition in any industrial plant / activity of the stone crusher, which result

in, increased effluent / emission discharge and/ or violation of standards stipulated in

this order shall be informed to this Board, under intimation to the Collector and

District Magistrate and take immediate action to bring down the discharge / emission

below the limits.

2. The stone crusher should carryout analysis of waste water discharges or emissions

through chimneys for the parameters mentioned in this order on quarterly basis and

submit to the Board.

3. All the rules & regulations notified by Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India

regarding Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 should be followed as applicable.

4. The stone crusher should put up two sign boards (6x4 ft. each) at publicly visible

places at the main gate indicating the products, effluent discharge standards, air

emission standards, hazardous waste quantities and validity of CFO and exhibit the

CFO order at a prominent place in the factory premises.

5. Not withstanding anything contained in this consent order, the Board hereby reserves

the right and powers to review / revoke any and/or all the conditions imposed herein

above and to make such variations as deemed fit for the purpose of the Acts by the

Board.

6. The stone crusher shall file the water cess returns in Form-I as required under section

(5) of Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess Act, 1977 on or before the 5th

of every calendar month, showing the quantity of water consumed in the previous

month along with water meter readings. The stone crusher shall remit water cess as

per the assessment orders as and when issued by Board.

7. The applicant shall submit Environment statement in Form V before 30th September

every year as per Rule No.14 of E(P) Rules, 1986 & amendments thereof.

8. The applicant should make applications through Online for renewal of Consent (under

Water and Air Acts) and Authorization under HWM Rules at least 120 days before the

date of expiry of this order, along with prescribed fee under Water and Air Acts and

detailed compliance of CFO conditions for obtaining Consent & HW Authorization of

the Board. The stone crusher should immediately submit the revised application for

consent to this Board in the event of any change in the raw material used, processes

employed, quantity of trade effluents & quantity of emissions. Any change in the

management shall be informed to the Board. The person authorized should not let out

the premises / lend / sell / transfer their industrial premises without obtaining prior

permission of the State Pollution Control Board.

9. Any person aggrieved by an order made by the State Board under Section 25, Section

26, Section 27 of Water Act, 1974 or Section 21 of Air Act, 1981 may within thirty days

from the date on which the order is communicated to him, prefer an appeal as per

Andhra Pradesh Water Rules, 1976 and Air Rules 1982, to Appellate authority

constituted under Section 28 of the Water(Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act,

1974 and Section 31 of the Air(Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.

SCHEDULE-B

WATER POLLUTION:

1. The source of water being ground water / bore well. The following is the permitted

water consumption:

S No. Purpose Quantity

1 Process 30.0 KLD

2 Domestic 1.0 KLD

Total 31.0 KLD

Separate meters with necessary pipe-line shall be maintained for assessing the

quantity of water used for each of the purposes mentioned above for Cess

assessment purpose.

AIR POLLUTION:

2. The emissions shall not contain constituents in excess of the prescribed limits

mentioned below:

Chimney No. Parameter Emission Standards

1 SPM 115 mg/Nm3

3. The stone crusher shall comply with ambient air quality standards of PM10 (Particulate

Matter size less than 10m) - 100 g/ m3; PM2.5 (Particulate Matter size less than 2.5

m) - 60 g/ m3; SO2 - 80 g/ m3; NOx - 80 g/m3, outside the factory premises at

the periphery of the stone crusher.

Standards for other parameters as mentioned in the National Ambient Air Quality

Standards CPCB Notification No.B-29016/20/90/PCI-I, dated 18.11.2009.

Noise Levels: Day time (6 AM to 10 PM) - 75 dB (A)

Night time (10 PM to 6 AM) - 70 dB (A)

4. The stone crusher shall comply with emission limits for DG sets of capacity upto 800

KW as per the Notification G.S.R.520 (E), dated 01.07.2003 and G.S.R.448(E), dated

12.07.2004 under the Environment (Protection) Act Rules. In case of DG sets of capacity

more than 800 KW shall comply with emission limits as per the Notification G.S.R.489

(E), dated 09.07.2002 at serial no.96, under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

GENERAL:

5. The industry shall maintain set back distance of 500 meters from the National Highway

to the crusher as committed.

6. The industry shall dismantle the temporary crusher once the road work is completed

i.e., 910 days from the work appointed date.

7. The industry shall maintain GI sheets of 20 ft height as wind breaking wall with sheets

towards the direction of poultry farm.

8. The stone crusher shall handle the dust in complete wet condition and the same shall be

directly transported and consumed in their hot mix plant & wet mix plant and excess

quantity of dust will be transported to stock yard within their premises. The dust stock

yard shall completely covered with tarpaulin to avoid dust nuisance to the

surroundings.

9. The stone crusher shall maintain the following air pollution control measures by

31.03.2017 to control dust emissions to the surroundings :

a. Wetting of raw material before crushing.

b. Covering of vibrating screens with MS sheet cladding.

c. Wetting of material at crushing and at conveyor belts by water sprinklers / high

speed rain guns.

d. Installation of Blower for dust collection.

e. Covering of conveyor belt carrying dust to the dust tank.

f. Wind breaking wall all along the boundary of the stone crushing unit.

g. Construction of the metallic roads within the premises.

h. Regular cleaning and wetting of the ground within the premises.

10. The stone crusher shall provide water meter with recording facility to record the water

used for sprinkler system.

11. The industry shall provide separate energy meter to the air pollution control system

and shall maintain log register for the operation of the air pollution control equipment.

12. The stone crusher shall regularly operate the air pollution control systems/measures to

ensure that the suspended particulate matter measured between 3 to 10 meters from

any process equipment of a stone crushing unit shall not exceed 600 µg/m3.

13. The stone crusher shall maintain 5 mtrs width of green belt along the boundary of the

site in the 50 mtrs width buffer zone of the stone crushing unit. This green belt shall be

developed on outer side of the buffer zone so as to act as a barrier.

14. The industry shall ensure that there shall not be any spillages of hot mix on the ground

within or outside the premises.

15. The stone crusher shall dispose solid waste (NON HAZARDOUS ) as follows

SNo. Name of the Solid

Waste

Quantity Disposal

1. Dust 600 TPD Shall be utilized in the hot and wet plants

within the premises.

16. The stone crusher shall not cause dust/air pollution to the surrounding environment.

17. The industry shall maintain good house-keeping through regular sweeping through

sweeping machines to remove the dust / ready mix concrete on the ground to control

the fugitive emissions.

18. The stone crusher shall not increase the capacity beyond the permitted capacity

mentioned in this order, without obtaining CFE/CFO of the Board.

19. The stone crusher shall submit a compliance report on CFO conditions for every 6

months as on 01st January and 01st July of the year at Regional Office and Zonal Office.

SCHEDULE – C

[See rule 6(2)]

[CONDITIONS OF AUTHORISATION FOR OCCUPIER OR OPERATOR HANDLING

HAZARDOUS WASTES]

1. All the rules and regulations notified by Ministry of Environment and Forests,

Government of India under the E(P) Act, 1986 in respect of management, handling,

transportation and storage of the Hazardous wastes should be followed.

2. The person authorised shall not store hazardous waste for more than 180 days as per

the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules,

2016 and amendments thereof.

3. The person authorised shall store Used / Waste Oil and Used Lead Acid Batteries in a

secured way in their premises till its disposal to the manufacturers / dealers on

buyback basis.

4. The person authorised shall maintain 6 copy manifest system for transportation of

waste generated and a copy shall be submitted to concerned Regional Office of APPCB.

The driver who transports Hazardous Waste should be well acquainted about the

procedure to be followed in case of an emergency during transit. The transporter

should carry a Transport Emergency (TREM) Card.

5. The person authorised shall maintain proper records for Hazardous Wastes stated in

Authorisation in FORM-3 i.e., quantity of Incinerable waste, land disposal waste,

recyclable waste etc., and file annual returns in Form- 4 as per Rule 20(2) of the

Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules,

2016.

6. The authorised person shall comply with the provisions of the Environment

(Protection) Act,1986, and the rules made there under.

7. The person authorised shall not rent, lend, sell, transfer or otherwise transport the

hazardous and other wastes except what is permitted through this authorization.

8. Any unauthorised change in personnel, equipment or working conditions as mentioned

in the application by the person authorised shall constitute a breach of his

authorization.

9. The person authorised shall implement Emergency Response Procedure (ERP) for

which this authorisation is being granted considering all site specific possible scenarios

such as spillages, leakages, fire etc. and their possible impacts and also carry out mock

drill in this regard at regular interval of time.

10. The person authorised shall comply with the provisions outlined in the Central

Pollution Control Board guidelines on Implementing Liabilities for Environmental Damages due to Handling and Disposal of Hazardous Waste and Penalty .

11. The hazardous and other waste which gets generated during recycling or reuse or

recovery or pre-processing or utilization of imported hazardous or other wastes shall

be treated and disposed of as per specific conditions of authorisation.

12. Any other conditions for compliance as per the Guidelines issued by the Ministry of

Environment, Forest and Climate Change or Central Pollution Control Board from time

to time.

13. Annual return shall be filed by June 30th for the period ensuring 31st March of the year.

JOINT CHIEF ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER

N V Bhaskara

Rao

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Registered Office: H Block, 1st Floor, Dhirubhai Ambani Knowledge City, Navi Mumbai 400710.Corporate Office: Reliance Centre, South Wing, 4th Floor, Off. Western Express Highway , Santacruz (East), Mumbai - 400 055.Corporate Identity No.U66603MH2000PLC128300. RGI/MCOM/CO/2711/WL/Ver. 1.1/010218Trade Logo displayed above belongs to Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Ventures Private Limited and used by Reliance General Insurance Company Limited under License

Reliance General Insurance Company Limited. An ISO 9001:2008 Certified Company IRDAI Registration No. 103.

M/S ASHOKA RANASTALAM ANANDPURAM ROAD LTD &ITS SUBCONTRACTOR

5/89/1, 1ST FLOOR UPSTAIR OF BANK OF BARODA,ANANDPURAM , VISAKHAPATNAM , CHODAVARAM,VISAKHAPATNAM, ANDHRA PRADESH, 531022,

We are pleased to inform you that you have been insured under Policy No. 170421827110000543. Attached herewith yourpolicy document, with all the details which have been prepared based on the details furnished to us. We request you to kindlygo through the same.

Subject : Reliance Employees Compensation Insurance Policy Schedule Policy No : 170421827110000543Dear M/S ASHOKA RANASTALAM ANANDPURAM ROAD LTD & ITS SUBCONTRACTOR,

Welcome to the Reliance General Insurance family!

We are delighted to have you as our valuable customer and are truly thankful that you have chosen Reliance GeneralInsurance for your Insurance requirements.

For any discrepancy in the document, kindly write to us immediately for necessary rectification. In the absence of anycommunication from your end, the contents and coverage of the policy shall stand accepted by you.To enable us to serve you better, you are requested to mention your Policy Number in all your further correspondencesWith Reliance General Insurance, you get nothing less than excellent and unparalleled services.Thanking you once again for choosing us. Look forward to a long lasting and delightful relationship.Yours sincerely,

For Reliance General Insurance Company Limited

Authorized Signatory

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Employees Compensation Insurance Policy Schedule

From 04/08/2018 to 03/08/2019 (both days inclusive)

Risk Locations : Anandpuram ROAD PROJECT,,Vishakhapatnam,,,ANANDAPURAM,ANDHRA PRADESH,531163

RELIANCE CENTRESOUTH WING,4TH FLOOR,OFF.WESTERN EXPRESSHIGHWAY,SANTACRUZ(EAST),MUMBAI -400 055

Insured : Period Of Insurance :

Proposal No : R01081844306

Communication Address & Place of Supply: Policy issuing office address :

Business : Policy servicing address :

Details of previous policy (if renewal) : Date of proposal & declaration :

Previous policy No :

Policy Number : 170421827110000543

Email ID : Mobile No :

GSTIN/UIN of the Insured : 37AAPCA4244C1ZS R01081844306 & 02/08/2018Tax Invoice No. & Date :

IG

M/S ASHOKA RANASTALAM ANANDPURAM ROADLTD & ITS SUBCONTRACTOR

5/89/1, 1ST FLOOR UPSTAIR OF BANK OF BARODA,ANANDPURAM , VISAKHAPATNAM , CHODAVARAM,VISAKHAPATNAM, ANDHRA PRADESH, 531022,

Road, Infrastructure - Development & Maintenance

170421727110000205

106,107,108 1ST FLOOR, SPACE COSMOS BUILDING,ASHOKSTAMBH, NASHIK NASHIK NASHIK MAHARASHTRA

02/08/2018Renewal

Subject otherwise, to the terms, conditions &Exclusions of the Policy, the amount of liabilityincurred by the insured as per act for anydeath/PPD/TTD/PTD arising out of an accident.

Laws : The Policy covers Liability of the Insured under the following Law(s) shown as covered, subject to claim being otherwise admissibleas per terms, conditions and exclusions of the Policy and subject to Limit of Indemnity as stipulated against each Law :

Law / Act Limit of indemnity CoverageEmployee’s Compensation Act, 1923 andsubsequent amendments thereof prior tothe date of issue of this Policy

(a) Yes

(b) The Fatal Accidents Act, 1855 Subject otherwise, to the terms, conditions &Exclusions of the Policy

Yes

(c) Common Law Subject otherwise, to the terms, conditions &Exclusions of the Policy

Yes

Amount (`)

Net Premium

Premium Details

238219.00

IGST (@18.00%) 42879.42

(`)Total Premium 281098.00

. .GSTIN :27AABCR6747B1ZG, SAC :9971,Description of services : Other non-life insurance services

IGST0

Consolidated Stamp duty Paid vide Letter of Authorisation No. CSD/77/2018/2732-33/18 dated 17th July 2018**Not Applicable for the State ofJ&K

Description of work done byEmployees

DeclaredNumber ofEmployees

DeclaredWages duringthe Period of

Insurance

Class. No.Endt No.

Occupancy Designation

Details of Employees Covered

Road Paving, Tarring and Road Making Construction,Maintenance & RoadMaking project.Anandpuram ROADPROJECT. Wokingsincludes like work onroad, bridges & realtedconstrcutions, quarryworks

300 124 402 045000000.00

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Digitally signed byRaman AroraDate: 2018.08.02

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Reliance General Insurance Company Limited.Registered Office: H Block, 1st Floor, Dhirubhai Ambani Knowledge City, Navi Mumbai 400710.Corporate Office: Reliance Centre, South Wing, 4th Floor, Off. Western Express Highway , Santacruz (East), Mumbai - 400 055.Corporate Identity No.U66603MH2000PLC128300. RGI/MCOM/CO/2711/PS/Ver.1.1/010218Trade Logo displayed above belongs to Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Ventures Private Limited and used by Reliance General Insurance Company Limited under License

IRDAI Registration No. 103. An ISO 9001:2008 Certified Company

Slaters and Tilers (Roofs) where carried on as aseparate trade-Exceeding 9 meters in height

Woker working above9 Meter

100 527A 015000000.00

Total 60000000.00400

Direct/Direct

Intermediary Code/Name Intermediary Contact No. Intermediary E-mail ID

Subject to following clauses Conditions:

This policy would be governed by:1.The Employee's Compensation Act, 1923 and subsequent amendments of the said Act prior to the date of issue of the Policy2.Common Law (Payment under common law shall not exceed the payment under WC act)3.Fatal Accident 1855Including Cover for Contractors & sub Contractors workers - subject to submission of details at the time of claim.Previous Loss History:NILWarranted that attendance and wage register is maintained at the place of employment by the Insured as per statutory requirements/compliance and to be submitted when required by insurer.The change in place or nature of employment as when if any during the policy period to be informed to the insurer mandatorily and thesame shall be covered at the sole discretion of Insurer and if additional premium is required the same shall be chargedThe total number of employees/workers mentioned against each job description and occupation should not exceed at any time and if it isexceeding the same should be informed to the insurer and premium should be paid accordingly and in case of any violation claim shall notbe admissibleWarranted that no tunneling work/ underground work and/ or blasting is carried out at the work site.Losses / damage due to war , Civil war , Nuclear energy and radio active effects are excludedOccupational Diseases stand excluded.The workman under the influence of liquor or drugs is excluded.The willful disobedience by the workman of orders and rules expressly given to secure the safety of the workmen is excluded.Workers to follow all safety measures as per industry standards at all times.Onus of proof lies with the insured for employment and coverage under the policy for the person on behalf of whom the claim is made, tofurnish the total number of employees/workers working on site at the time of accident.Endorsement no :124 : It is hereby understood and agreed that any work in connection with the use of explosives or in connection with theconstruction of sewers exceeding in any part a depth of 3 Metres from the surface or in connection with tunnelling is expressly excludedfrom the indemnity granted under this PolicyPolicy is subject to No past insurance claims history.Medical Extension : provided

Exclusion :Losses suffered in the course of manufacturing and / or supplying and / or producing, storing, filling, breaking down, transportinga.-Fireworks, ammunitions, fuses, cartridges, powder, nitro-glycerine, or any explosives.b.-Gases and or air under pressure in containers.c.-Petrochemicals and also chemicals of a "toxic" (as defined under Indias Public Liability act 1991), noxious, explosive and or highlyflammable nature.d.-Asbestos and or asbestos products other thanThe storage, Transport and / handling of any of the substances above mentioned other than (d) which is merely incidental to the operationsand/or trade of the insured not otherwise excluded, is hereby covered.Losses suffered in the course of the construction, maintenance and demolition of towers, steeples, bridges, flyovers and other walkways androad bridges not longer than 300 meters and road bridges with unsupported span longer than 100 meters. Losses suffered in the course of shipbuilding, ship repairing and ship breaking other than pleasure crafts, stevedoring and or harbour / longshore work and Sub-aqueous workService in any kind of armed forces (including, but not limited to military, police, security services).

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Reliance General Insurance Company Limited.Registered Office: H Block, 1st Floor, Dhirubhai Ambani Knowledge City, Navi Mumbai 400710.Corporate Office: Reliance Centre, South Wing, 4th Floor, Off. Western Express Highway , Santacruz (East), Mumbai - 400 055.Corporate Identity No.U66603MH2000PLC128300. RGI/MCOM/CO/2711/PS/Ver.1.1/010218Trade Logo displayed above belongs to Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Ventures Private Limited and used by Reliance General Insurance Company Limited under License

IRDAI Registration No. 103. An ISO 9001:2008 Certified Company

Workers engaged in underground and/or underwater mines and underground services.Subaqueous work.Quarries where explosives are used.Employees stationed outside India.

In Witness whereof this policy has been signed at Mumbai on policy tax invoice date in lieu of Proposal No. as mentioned in the policy.Warranted that in case of dishonor of premium cheque(s) the company shall not be liable under the policy and the contract shall be void ab-initio"This document shall be treated as a Tax Invoice as per Rule 9(2) of the Goods and Services Tax Invoice Rules

IGSTIn case of a renewal, the benefits provided under the policy and/or terms and conditions of the policy including premium rate may be subject tochange.Grievance Clause :For resolution of any query or grievance, Insured may contact the respective branch office of the Company or may call at

1800 3009 or may write an email at [email protected]. In case the insured is not satisfied with the responseof the office, insured may contact the Nodal Grievance Officer of the Company at [email protected]. Inthe event of unsatisfactory response from the Nodal Grievance Officer, insured may email to Head Grievance Officer [email protected]. In the event of unsatisfactory response from the Head Grievance Officer, he/shemay, subject to vested jurisdiction, approach the Insurance Ombudsman for the redressal of grievance. Details of theoffices of the Insurance Ombudsman are available at IRDAI website www.irda.gov.in or on company websitewww.reliancegeneral.co.in or on www.gbic.co.in. The insured may also contact the following office of the InsuranceOmbudsman within whose territorial jurisdiction the branch or office of the Company is located.Office of the InsuranceOmbudsman,3rd Floor,Jeevan Seva Annexe,S. V. Road,Santacruz (W), Mumbai - 400 054. Tel.: 022 - 26106552 /26106960 Fax: 022 - 26106052 Email: [email protected] | Shri. A. K. Sahoo Office of the InsuranceOmbudsman,Jeevan Darshan Bldg.,3rd Floor,C.T.S. No.s. 195 to 198,N.C. Kelkar Road,Narayan Peth, Pune – 411 030.Tel.: 020-41312555 Email: [email protected]

For: Reliance General Insurance Co Ltd.

Authorised Signatory

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Forming A Part Of Policy No 170421827110000543Employees Compensation Endorsement 345 (Erstwhile Tariff)Coverage for Medical Expenses:In consideration of the payment of an additional premium it is hereby understood and agreed that this Policy subject to its terms provisions andconditions is extended to indemnify the Insured in respect of the reasonable medical surgical and hospital expenses (including costofconveyance to hospital) incurred by the Insured for treatment of injury to which the indemnity granted under this policy applies had disablementexceeded three days.

For: Reliance General Insurance Co Ltd.

Authorised Signatory

Provided always that the liability of the Company under this endorsement shall be limited to Rs 50000.00 /- in respect of each Employee perperson per accident, and the aggregate liability of the Company for all accidents during the Period of Insurance to Rs 1200000.00 /-.

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itedAttached to and Forming A Part Of Policy No. 170421827110000543

EMPLOYEES COMPENSATION POLICY

WHEREAS the INSURED by Proposal which shall be the basis of this contract and deemed to be incorporated herein has applied to theRELIANCE GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED (hereinafter called the “Company”) for the insurance hereinafter contained for theBusiness described in the Schedule and has paid or agreed to pay the premium stated in the Schedule as consideration for such insurance.

NOW THIS POLICY WITNESSETH, subject to the terms exceptions and conditions contained herein or endorsed hereon, that if at any timeduring the Period of Insurance any Employee of the Insured shall sustain personal Injury by accident arising out of and in the course of hisemployment in the Business, for which the Insured is liable to pay compensation under any Law(s) specified in the Schedule, then Companyshall indemnify the Insured upto the Limit of Indemnity against all sums for which the Insured shall be so liable, including costs and expenses fordefending any claim for such compensation incurred with the Company’s consent

PROVIDED ALWAYS that in the event of any change in the Law(s) or the substitution of other legislation therefore, this Policy shall remain inforce but the liability of the Company shall be limited to such sum as the Company would have been liable to pay if the Law(s) had remainedunaltered

DEFINITIONSCertain words used in this Policy and shown in bold are defined hereunder and shall have such meaning wherever they appear in this PolicyBusiness means the Business of the Insured as specified in the Schedule in respect of which this Policy is issued.Injury means physical bodily injury including death resulting from such Injury arising out of an accident but does not include any mental sickness,disease, Occupational Disease or illness, unless caused by such physical bodily injury.Insured means the person or organization specified in the Policy Schedule but does not include their Contractors or Sub Contractors.Occupational Disease means any disease listed under Schedule III of the Employees’ Compensation Act. 1923 contracted by an Employee dueto employment in the Business.Wages means the remuneration payable to an Employee by the Insured for the employment in the Business and includes any privilege or benefitwhich is capable of being estimated in money other than a travelling allowance or the value of any travelling concession or a contribution paid bythe employer of a employee towards any pension or provident fund or a sum paid to a employee to cover any special expenses entailed on himby the nature of his employment

Employee means such person or persons in direct employment under the Insured in the Business covered under this Policy, but shall not includeany person employed under a Contractor or Sub-Contractor of the Insured unless specifically shown as covered in the Schedule.Schedule means the Schedule attached to and forming part of this Policy.Limit of Indemnity means the maximum amount of indemnity as specified in the Schedule that will be provided under this Policy by the Companyin respect of

a) any particular claim by an Employee andb) all claims arising out of all accidents for any number of Employees during the Period of Insurance.

Limit of Liability means the maximum amount of indemnity specified in the Schedule that will be provided under this Policy by the Company inrespect of

a) any particular claim by an Employee andb) all claims arising out of all accidents for any number of Employees during the Period of Insurance.

EXCLUSIONSa) This Policy shall not cover liability of the Insuredb)For Injury caused to Employee by accident directly or indirectly caused by or arising from or in consequence of or attributable to war,invasion, act of foreign enemy, hostilities (whether war be declared or not) civil war, mutiny, insurrection, rebellion, revolution or military orusurped power, nuclear weapons material, ionising radiations or contamination by radioactivity from any nuclear fuel or from any nuclearwaste form the combustion of nuclear fuel.

c) For Occupational Diseases contracted by an Employeed) For interest and/or penalty imposed on the Insured under any law or otherwise.e) Under any Law for medical expenses in connection with treatment of any Injury sustained by an Employeef) For persons employed in the Business under a Contractor or Sub-contractor of the Insured unless specificallyg) For Injury sustained by person whilst in the employ of the Insured otherwise than in the Business and/or who has is not declared forinsurance under this Policyh) Assumed by agreement which would not have attached in the absence of such agreementi) For any sum which the Insured would have been entitled to recover from any party but for an agreement between the Insured and suchparty.j) For any accident occurring whilst the Employee is under the influence of Intoxicating liquor or drugs.

Reliance General Insurance Company Limited. An ISO 9001:2008 Certified CompanyRegistered Office: H Block, 1st Floor, Dhirubhai Ambani Knowledge City, Navi Mumbai 400710.Corporate Office: Reliance Centre, South Wing, 4th Floor, Off. Western Express Highway , Santacruz (East), Mumbai - 400 055.Corporate Identity No.U66603MH2000PLC128300. RGI/MCOM/CO/2711/PS/Ver.1.1/010218Trade Logo displayed above belongs to Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Ventures Private Limited and used by Reliance General Insurance Company Limited underLicense.

IRDAI Registration No. 103.

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