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Environmental Monitoring Report

Bi-annual Report July 2016

Loan 2868-UZB: CAREC Corridor 2 Road

Investment Program – Tranche 3

Section Km 315–Km 355, Bukhara Region, Uzbekistan

Prepared by the Construction Supervision Consultant “Renardet S.A. Consulting Engineers” (Switzerland) in association with “Rhythm Plus” LLC (Uzbekistan) for the Republican Road Fund under the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan and for the Asian Development Bank

This environmental monitoring report is a document of the borrower. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB's Board of Directors, Management, or staff, and may be preliminary in nature. In preparing any country program or strategy, financing any project, or by making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area in this document, the Asian Development Bank does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Abbreviations ii Map of the Project iii Basic Data iv

PART 1 – INTRODUCTION 5

A. Construction activities and project progress during the previous 6 month 5

B. Changes in project organization and environmental management team 8

C. Relationships with Contractors, EA, borrower, etc 10

PART 2 – ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING 14

PART 3 – ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 16

A. The environmental management system (EMS), updated environmental management plan (EMP), and work plans 16

Construction Period (Environmental Management Plan - EMP) 16

B. Site Inspection and audits 22

C. Non-compliance notices 22

D. Actions taken to reflect the ADB Mission findings during the reporting period 25

E. Grievance Redress Mechanism 25

PART 4 – CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS 27

ATTACHMENTS

1. Project Photographs 30 2. Air Monitoring Results 35

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ABBREVIATIONS

ADB Asian Development Bank CAREC Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation EA Executing Agency EMP Environmental Management Plan EMoP Environmental Monitoring Plan EMiP Environmental Mitigation Plan EAP Environmental Action Plan GlavGosEcoExpertiza Environmental Assessment Department within GosComPriroda,

operating at the central and province levels GOST Set of technical standards maintained by the Euro-Asian Council

for Standardization, Metrology and Certification (EASC), IEE Initial Environmental Examination MFF Multi-tranche Financing Facility-a type of loan offered by the ADB PCCP Portland cement concrete pavement OblComPriroda Region level branch of State Nature Protection Committee PIEA Preliminary Environmental Assessment, Screening or Terms of

Reference Document, prepared as the 1st step of Uzbekistan environmental assessment process

PKM Cabinet of Ministries Resolution PMU Programme Management Unit RoW Right-of-Way RRF Republican Road Fund SCGMR State Committee on Geology and Mineral Resources SEMP Site Environmental Management Plan SNPC State Nature Protection Committee SNIP Any one of hundreds of Uzbekistan’s legal standards and rule,

referred to as KMK (Construction Norms and Rules) in Uzbekistan SP Sub-project or section package (road sections as packaged for the

MFF) UZAVTOYUL Uzbekistan’s Agency for Road Maintenance and Operation

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BASIC DATA

A. LoanIdentification

1. Country Uzbekistan

2. LoanNumber 2868

3. ProjectTitle CAREC Corridor 2 Road Investment Program –Project 3 (Tranche III)

4. Borrower RepublicofUzbekistan

5. ExecutingAgency RepublicanRoadFund

B. Contract Data

Civil Works detail (Contractor)

1. Scope of Contract Construction of 4 lanes CCP

2. Road Length 40 km of A380 Guzar-Bukhara-Nukus-Beyneu (from km 315 to 355 km)

3. Contracted Date & Amount 27August 2013 / 66,574,254.80 USD (includingContingency)

4. Name of Contractor Euro-Asian Construction Corporation “Evrascon”

5. Notice to Commence 11 December 2013

Consultant detail

1. Scope of Contract Project Management and Construction Supervision Services

2. Name of Consultant Renardet S.A (Switzerland)

3. Notice of Contract Effectiveness 17 June 2013

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PART 1 –INTRODUCTION

A. Construction activities and project progress during the previous 6 month Brief Project Description 1. Highway A-380 with total length of 1.2 thousand kilometers is part of the transit corridor

connecting Uzbekistan with Turkmenistan and Afghanistan on the South. This highway also connecting Uzbekistan with Kazakhstan, and further – with Russia on the North. Project 3 comprises of reconstruction of 40 km section of the existing A380 highway (two lane asphalt concrete road) between Km 315 and Km 355 into upgraded four lane road, widening of the existing road within its own RoW with separated strips, dual carriageway, and concrete pavement.

2. The next (neighboring) section of A-380 related to Kazakhstan. It starts from Beyneu - small Kazakh town of Mangystau oblast, situated on the border with Uzbekistan, connectingA380 highway with port of Aktau in the Caspian Sea.

3. When completed, upgraded A380 will provide access for Uzbekistan and other Central Asian countries, to the Caspian Sea, and further - to the Black Sea. On the south this highway will go to South Asia (via road corridors being built in Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia).

4. Entire section of 40 km will be rehabilitated, including widening and resurfacing, using more or less 150,000-165,000 cubic metres of concrete and seven times greater amount of sub-base materials. The main working width will be 8-10m centered over the existing carriageway.

5. In compliance with ADB Environmental Safeguard requirements the project has been classified as type “B”. Therefore, semiannual environmental monitoring report is required to be submitted to ADB. This Environmental Monitoring Report covers the periods from January to June 2016.

6. In February 2013 “Renardet S.A.” (Switzerland) in association with “Rhythm Plus Consulting Services” (Uzbekistan) was selected as Construction Supervision Engineer and mobilized in January 2014. On August 27of 2013 the Republican Road Fund signed the civil works contract with Euro-Asian Construction Corporation "Evrascon". In December of 2013, the contract was registered in relevant authorities of Uzbekistan.

7. Contractor started mobilization of resources, equipment, machinery and personnel in February 2014. Mobilization of major construction equipment and machinery was completed in October 2014. Contractor established camp site on an area of 15 hectares near Gazli city of Bukhara region. Offices and accommodation of the Contractor and Engineer at the camp site completed and fully operational.

8. Project experienced delays due to Contractor’s slow progress of works caused by delay in equipment's mobilization; fuel and materials’ supply. Starting from May 2015

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Contractor started to catch up the delayed works. However, currently the progress of works is still slow due to financial difficulties of the Contractor.

9. The Contract has expired on 4 July 2015, and no time extension has been approved yet by Client. The permitted elapsed (past due) time is 30 months. Based on the elapsed time of original time schedule, project total length is 166.67%.

10. Engineer’s recommendation for Contractor’s project extension was finalized and submitted to EA, awaiting approval from the RRF. In total the project is behind schedule with a negative slippage of (-) 66%.The project is expected to be completed in September 2016.

Methodology 11. In brief, the approaches for preparing this report include:

(i) descriptive method, based on visual monitoring of the object and description of ecological condition;

(ii) physico-chemical method of monitoring, based on data of laboratory analysis of air, water, soil, and background noise of the object;

(iii) content analysis of the project documentation, the IEE, contract and cost

sheet reviewed using the mentioned above methods;

(iv) data collection - the process of gathering and measuring information on variables in the established systematic fashion that enables to evaluate outcomes.

Project Progress for the Reporting Period 12. Major works have already been completed by Contractor. Small works such as shoulders, installation of guardrails, road signs and road marking is still remaining. Cumulative progress as of June2016 is as following:

(i) Engineer’s Facilities and camp is completed for 95%.

(ii) Subgrade preparation, including cutting and grubbing (Haloxylon removal). Cumulative length of completed subgrade preparation works equals to 80 km, which corresponds to 100% of project section total length.

(iii) Diaphragm and sub base construction works. Cumulative length of

completed works equals to 80 km, which corresponds to 100% of total length of the project section.

(iv) Base Course Construction Works. Total cumulative length of completed

works equal to 80 km, which is 100% of total length of base course construction works.

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(v) Cement Treated Base Course Construction Works (CTB). Cumulative

length of completed CTB layer up to date equals to 80 km, which corresponds to 100% of total length of CTB construction works.

(vi) Concrete Pavement Construction Works. Cumulative length of completed

Concrete Pavement up to date is equal to 79,93 km, which corresponds to 99,91% of total length of Concrete Pavement works.

(vii) Shoulders. Cumulative completion of Shoulders comprises of 21,25% of total length of Shoulder works.

(viii) Guardrails. Cumulative installation of Guardrails comprises of 0,00% of total length of Guardrails installation works.

(ix) Road Signs. Cumulative completion of Road Signs comprises of 0,00% of total length of Road Signs works.

(x) Road Marking. Cumulative completion of Road Marking comprises of 0,00% of total length of Road Marking works.

(xi) U-turns, ramps and other auxiliary works. Cumulative completion of auxiliary works comprises of 2,91% of total works.

Table 1: Summary of Physical Progress up to June 2016

Work Item Unit Road Side Quantity Cumulative Achieved

Rate

( % )

Subgrade Km. LHS 40 40 100%

RHS 40 40 100%

Diaphragm, 15cm. (Km. 335-355)

Km. LHS 20 20 100%

RHS 20 20 100%

BaseCourse, 30cm. (Km. 335-355)

Km. LHS 20 20 100%

RHS 20 20 100%

SubbaseCourse, 20 cm. (Km. 315-335)

Km. LHS 20 20 100%

RHS 20 20 100%

BaseCourse, 20cm. (Km. 315-335)

Km. LHS 20 20 100%

RHS 20 20 100%

Cement Treated Base, 16 cm. (CTB) (Km. 315-355)

Km. LHS 40 40 100%

RHS 40 40 100%

Cement Concrete Pavement, 25 cm. (Km. 315-355)

Km. LHS 40 40 100%

RHS 40 40 100%

Filler Shoulders, (Km. 315-355)

m3 LHS 170 000 67 197 39,53%

RHS 170 000 34 965 20,57%

Strengthening of Shoulders, m3 LHS 30 000 2 573 8,58%

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(Km. 315-355) RHS 30 000 4 900 16,33%

Installation of Guardrails, (Km. 315-355)

mt LHS 216 0 0%

RHS 7 781 0 0%

Installation of Road Signs, (Km. 315-355)

pcs Sign Bars 3 325 0 0%

Road Signs 315 0 0%

Road Marking, (Km. 315-355) mts LHS 40 000 0 0%

RHS 40 000 0 0%

Auxiliary Works (Km. 315-355)

m2 54 546 2 728 2,91%

B. Changes in project organization and environmental management team

Institutional Set-up for EMP implementation 13. The Republic Road Fund (RRF) under the Ministry of Finance is the project proponent

and the executing agency of this MFF. The RRF employed the Programme Management Unit (PMU) to lead the day-to-day implementation of the MFF. The PMU also coordinates all consulting services (construction supervision consultant or CSC) under the project.

14. The PMU hired a CSC and established Safeguards Team to oversee the planning and implementing environmental mitigation measures during construction and operation of the road.

15. The Safeguard Team and CSC are responsible to prepare and submit environmental monitoring report and other safeguard requirements related with land acquisition. The mitigation measures related with environmental impacts associated with the construction works are implemented by the Constructor under guidance of the CSC.

16. The mitigation measures related with environmental impacts during operating period the responsibility for safeguard requirements will be handed over to the regional level Uzavtoyol.

Description of Environmental Management Team

17. Mrs. Dinora Azimova is the Environmental Safeguard Specialist of PMU who oversees the planning and implementation of environmental mitigation measures during construction period. Her role is to ensure that the safeguard actions are carried out in compliance with the procedures agreed with ADB. She is responsible for:

(i) Manage and coordinate the preparation, updating, implementation and

monitoring the initial environmental examination (IEE)/environmental impact assessment (EIA) as required by the framework financing agreement (FFA) and loan agreement;

(ii) Set up internal monitoring system on the project’s environmental issues and requirements;

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(iii) Project Information Management and Development;

(iv) Assess and prepare capacity building program on environmental issues;

(v) Conduct internal and external coordination with relevant parties in environment requirements of the project;

(vi) Report preparation and submission;

(vii) Provide advice/ recommendation to the EA on environment problems and/or requirements;

(viii) Provide independent monitoring on the contractors' compliance to environmental management plan;

(ix) Prepare environmental monitoring report and compliance report as required by the FFA and loan agreement;

(x) Engage with relevant civil society organizations interested in the project implementation.

18. Mr. Sergey Karandaev is the Environmental Safeguard Specialist of Construction

Supervision Consultant. He is responsible for:

(i) review all documents and reports regarding the integration of environmental including contractor’s environmental action plan;

(ii) supervise the contractors' compliance to EMP;

(iii) Support of contractor in obtaining of environmental permits and licenses

(iv) prepare compliance reports;

(v) in the event of occurrence of any unexpected environmental impacts, coordinate with the PMU to recommend necessary mitigation measures to the EA and ADB for implementation;

19. Mr. Niyazov Husein is Environmental Safeguard specialist of the Contractor starting

from August 2015. Mr. Niyazov carries out all the tasks of the Environmental Safeguard Specialist which include but not limited to the following:

(i) To prepare SEMPs and other environmental documentation, mentioned in

Contract and EIA;

(ii) To provide daily environmental field supervision;

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(iii) To notify noncompliance and take relevant actions;

(iv) To keep records: maintain site diary and checklists, complete files;

(v) Communicate with local community regarding works progress;

(vi) Ensuring of receiving relevant permissions and licenses.

C. Relationships with Contractors, EA, borrower, etc

Relationship with Contractor & sub-contractors 20. In general, Contractor carries out major construction works with its own capacity. Sub-

contractors are attracted for small works like haulage of aggregates and materials from quarries and suppliers. Following sub-contractors attracted for the works:

Table 2: List of Contractors/Sub-contractors

№ Name of Sub-Contractor Works Performed Dated

Started Remarks

1 Bukhara regional Committee for Nature Protection.

Measurements of air quality on monthly basis.

13/04/2015 Air monitoring conducted on monthly basis according to the agreement #41 dated 13/04/2015 between the parties.

2 Gazli UMG. Waste management and utilization of accumulation waste from camp site.

06/08/2014 The agreement was made with the subcontractor for cleaning and utilization of waste from the site camp of the Contractor. The agreement #57 was signed on 06/08/2014 and valid up to reporting period.

3 KogonDrenaj. Utilization of tires. 02/10/2015 The agreement was made with specialized company for utilization of used tires. The agreement #70 was made on 02/10/2015 and valid up to reporting period. Used tires are being taken away from site on monthly basis.

4 Trans Power Energy Utilization of used machinery oil and lubricants.

11/09/2015 The agreement was made with specialized company for utilization

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of used machinery oil and lubricants. The agreement #144 was made on 11/09/2015 and valid up to reporting period. Used machinery oil and lubricants are being utilized as required.

5 Zapadno – Uzbekistanskiy GGE (Western Uzbekistan Hydro Geologic Expedition).

Expedition and Drilling the well on the camp site for water, including providing hydro geologic statement of groundwater condition.

30/07/2015 The agreement was made with specialized company for drilling the well for extracting ground water and using for construction works. The agreement #30 was made on 30/07/2015. Drilling works were completed.

6 PeshkuDezstansiya Disinfection works of Contractor’s facilities and sewerage systems in camp site.

01/03/2015 Disinfection works are carried out the specialized organization. Agreement #11 was made on 01/03/2015. The agreement expired on 31/12/2015. Copy of renewed agreement to be submitted to Engineer.

7 TozaSuvPlyus Supply of drinking water.

22/10/2014 Clean drinking water is being supplied by specialized company which has certificated from authorities. Agreement #116 was signed on 22/10/2014 and valid up to reporting period with signing of supplementary agreement #1 dated 01.02.2016.

8 Gazli UMG (GazliGazQuvurlariBoshqarmasi)

Supply water for Concrete works (the water is drinking quality).

04/01/2016 Water for concrete works being supplied by Gazli UMG.

9 Electro PayvandchiPlyus. Relocation of electricity poles.

03/05/2015 Works completed.

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10 UNOMAX Ltd. Hauling of aggregates from quarries.

05/01/2015 Hauling is continued.

11 Variant Plyus. Relocation of fiber optic cables.

18/11/2014 Completed.

12 Fundament Qurilish. Relocation of gas and water pipelines.

30/09/2015 Continued.

13 Namangan GASN, Independent Laboratory

Independent audit of testing of materials and works.

28/10/2015 Agreement #3 was signed on 28/10/2015 for 10 days audit. Works completed.

14 TexmoAnalit Test, Independent Laboratory

Independent testing of materials and works.

20/02/2016 Agreement was signed on January 2016 for daily independent testing of materials and works.

21. During the reporting period Contractor and sub-Contractors carried out their tasks

accordingly to ecologic rules. No gross ecologic issues of concern were identified. Haulage of aggregates and materials from quarries and suppliers are still in progress. Environment Safeguard specialist of the Contractor keeps constant contact with sub-contractors to ensure their compliance with environmental requirements.

Relationship with the project owner (EA) 22. The Republic Road Fund (RRF) under the Ministry of Finance is the project proponent

and the executing agency of this MFF. The RRF employed the Programme Management Unit (PMU) to lead the day-to-day implementation of the MFF. The PMU established Safeguards Team to oversee the planning and implementing environmental mitigation measures during construction period.

23. RRF ensures that potential adverse environmental impacts arising from the investment program are minimized by implementing all mitigation and monitoring measures as presented in the environment management plan (EMP) included in the IEEs or EIAs.

24. The Safeguard Team and CSC are responsible to prepare and submit environmental monitoring report and other safeguard requirements related with land acquisition. The mitigation measures related with environmental impacts associated with the construction works are implemented by the Constructor with guidance from the CSC.

25. The PMU team has constant for communication with the CSC and Contractor, for reviews/ comments on all environmental issues and submitted reports. Representatives of PMU staff, including Social Safeguard Specialist regularly conducted visits to the construction site. Monthly meetings were conducted with focus on project progress, technical problems, as well as environmental safeguard issues.

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Relationship with borrower 26. ADB is the financing institution of the project. A Framework Financing Agreement (FFA)

was signed by the Republic of Uzbekistan and ADB on 18 March 2010 for the Investment Program. Loan agreement No: 2868-UZB was signed on August 30, 2012.

27. ADB oversees project sites regularly and gives clear instructions for the project sites improvements, including scope of safeguards environmental issues and progress of work. During this reporting period ADB representatives from URM and Head office conducted one visit to site for general inspection of works and progress. On 24th to 25th of May 2016, ADB mission visited the site with the purpose of reviewing the environmental safeguard implementation status on site. List of the visitors: Kwan Lue (Transport Portfolio Manager, ADB), Mrs. Keti Dgebuadze (National Environment Safeguard Consultant, ADB Georgia Resident Mission), Mrs. Feruza Insovalieva (National Environment Safeguard Specialist, ADB Uzbekistan Resident Mission), with participation of CSC and Contractor conducted coordination meeting in Camp Site. Progress of works and related problems were discussed.

28. Visitors conducted a meeting with the Contractor, reviewed all existing documentation

and reports of the Contractor and Consultant on site. The road, camp site, quarries and concrete batching plant have been visited and inspected. All objects and documentation have been found satisfactory and recommendations to improve implementation of environmental safeguard activities been provided.

29. On 25th of May 2016 training session for representatives of Contractor (Evrascon & Posco) and Consultant (Renardet & Sambo) was conducted on the issues of improving reporting procedures of the project and preparation for final environmental audit. Clear instructions given for improving environmental monitoring and management activities on site.

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PART 2 – ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING

30. After project launching environmental quality monitoring has been conducted on monthly basis. Details of environmental management during construction were discussed with environmental specialists of Contractor and Engineer during visits of Environmental consultant to the project site. As the works progressed, quality of air, water, and soil have been monitored.

31. Environmental Laws and Norms of the Republic of Uzbekistan through SNPC,

Sanitarian Epidemiological Station formed a base for environmental quality monitoring. 32. Monitoring performed by using indicators described in the EMP. The environmental

quality should be in compliance with relevant norms of Republic of Uzbekistan. The environmental monitoring results should be compared with environmental quality standards of Uzbekistan.

33. Water Quality Monitoring: Aside from the occasional rainfall and flash flooding, there is

no surface water over which the area the road passes. The shallow groundwater aquifer is >25m below the surface, is saline and polluted. Groundwater for human consumption is scarce in Buhara oblast, with only 22,000 up to 33,000 m3/day available (2008 data). Between 7,000 up to 10,000 m3/day have been allocated for industrial use in Bukhara. Thereby the water use for concrete production is seriously restricted. Even in case when neither surface, nor groundwater quality will be affected, the over-extraction of local groundwater during the construction period could have serious impacts.

34. Water for construction purposes is being used from the well near the camp site. Analysis

of water from the well demonstrated its technical suitability for usage in the crushing plant, for dust suppression on the territory of the camp and industrial area, plus - for watering the road during reconstruction. No monthly testing is required.

35. Water for concrete preparation is being taken from the well belonging to Gazli UMG,

situated within 3 km from road site, on the section km 340 of the A380 road. The water monitoring results from existing water sources have been carried out by local Bukhara regional Epidemiology laboratory. Laboratory test results were presented in previous reports. The results were positive and showing acceptability for consumption.

36. Air quality monitoring: According to the multi-year data set, intensity of dust-storms

with wind speeds of 80-100 kmh, increased in direction from Bukhara to Urgench. The average wind speed remains about 17 km/hr. Wind is very significant for air quality, since for majority time of the year project area has elevated level of dustiness due to the constant wind-related dust in the air

37. Aside from dust-storm induced air pollution, the air quality near the road is well enough

within the RoU standards since no industrial or commercial emission source exist anywhere and traffic is at low level. Contractor established an agreement with Bukhara Regional Committee for Nature Protection for the monthly measurement of air quality within the project area. Representatives of Bukhara regional Committee for Nature Protection conducted air quality monitoring on a monthly basis.

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38. During the reporting period, representatives of Bukhara Regional Committee for Nature Protection have conducted air quality monitoring on monthly basis. The tests were conducted around the campsite and sites with active construction work in progress: km.319, km.321, km.323, km.348, km.353 and around the campsite.

Table 3: Status of Environmental Quality

Aspects of the physical-

chemical environment

Sources of Impact

Significant Impacts on

Environment

Monitoring Objectives

Remarks

Water Quality

Violation of environmental protection measures during borrow pit activity.

Groundwater

Take measures to prevent local extraction of groundwater during the construction period. Measures to protect groundwater.

Aside from the occasional rainfall, there is no surface water over which the area the road passes. Groundwater for human beings consumption and for production is scarce in the project area. For this reason, & taking care of the team health, contractor uses drinking water from Bukhara water suppliers.

Air Quality (dust

management)

Road construction equipment, concrete plant, CTB plant, land clearing, earth work, borrow area activity.

Emissions from these sources can be resulted in deterioration of local air quality.

To measure concentrations of dust emissions at project area, so that the results can be assessed in relation to Sanitary rules and norms of Republic Uzbekistan № 0179-04 and the "Guidelines for the control of air pollution", 1979.

Violations of regulations and requirements were not identified. Air quality measurements were conducted near road side and around camp site by taking samples.

Noise and Vibration

Road construction equipment, concrete plant, CTB plant. Noise and vibration generated during

Annoyance and disturbance effects at noise sensitive receptors.

GOST №12-I-050-86 and sanitary rules and norms №0120-01.

Violations of regulations and requirements were not identified.

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construction activity.

PART 3 – ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

A. The environmental management system (EMS), updated environmental

management plan (EMP), and work plans

39. The IEE is an environmental statement of the RRF. While it is prepared by consultant,

the IEE follows commitment to ecologic safety rules of the RoU, and to implement the mitigation and monitoring actions, listed in the IEE by the proponent, its contractor and consultant.

40. In order to take seriously mitigation measures proposed in the lEE’s (EMiP) and

monitoring plans (EMoP), they are legally binding through inclusion in environmental clauses into the loan agreement between the RRF and the ADB, as well as the specifications of the contract- bid documents. This is achieved by integrating the EMP (EMiP and EMoP) into the contract specifications as a clause. References to the EMP made in the loan agreement between the RRF and ADB.

41. EMiP and EMoP are integral parts of the contract, their implementation is mandatory for

contractor. Environmental Management Plan (EMP) has been designed to avoid, reduce, or at least - minimize the adverse environmental impacts that could result from the activities during the implementation and first year operation of the project.

42. Site Specific Environmental Management (SSEMP) plan was not developed by

Contractor and updated EMP is used as the major document for managing and monitoring environmental activities on site. Taking into account that EMP defines concrete steps, which need to be taken by Contractor during project implementation period, also due to the lack of serious environmental violations development of SSEMP was not requested from Contractor.

Construction Period (Environmental Management Plan - EMP)

43. This section addressed conformance with the Project Environmental Management Plan (EMP) and other contractual obligations relating to the environment and health and safety issues.

44. Besides environmental management actions, EMP defines what kind of mitigation

measures have to be implemented by Contractor and how to conduct environmental monitoring during the road construction work. EMP defines place, time, parameters and responsibility of environmental monitoring.

45. The field works on monitoring of environmental management plan for this period was

carried out in project areas (road A-380 sections km 315 – km 355) as follows.

- Sections km 315 – km 355 of road A380 and the shoulders; - Road side quarries;

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- Camp site; - Concrete batching plant area.

Status of updated EMPs for Road sections km 315 – km 355

46. As of the reporting period total progress in major items of works consist of the following:

- Earthworks – 80 km; - Base course – 80 km; - CTB (Cement Treated Base) – 80 km; - CCP (Cement Concrete Pavement) – 79,9 km.

40 km = 80 km of two lane pavement (40 km left hand side and 40 km right hand side). 47. During the inspection of the Road Construction Site and adjacent areas no major issues

of concerned were identified. Minimal issues of concerns were immediately reported and resolved accordingly. Construction works are carried out with optimal amount of construction equipment. All works are conducted within right of way and the land allotment for the construction works. Dust control measures are being implemented during hot and dry periods to avoid pollution of the air.

Table 4: Status of updated EMP for the Road

Type of impact Areas

effected Instructions

Instructions issue date

Remarks

1. Loss of virgin areas.

Shoulders / New lane / RoW

Prevention of filling the shoulders more than 20-25 cm and excess widening.

January – June 2016. Requirements are being met.

2. Pollution with construction waste.

Shoulders / RoW.

- Contamination timely removal for recycling;

- Prevention of spills and leakage of petroleum products in areas of temporary parking of road construction equipment.

January – June 2016. Environment Safeguard Specialist of Consultant issued several site instructions to Contractor to avoid spills and leakage of petroleum products. Instructions are being followed with delays.

3. Air pollution RoW and surrounding of project site.

In accordance with EMP.

January – June 2016. Contractor is complying with requirements. Bukhara Nature Protection Committee conducting Air

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Monitoring on monthly basis. Contractor carries out dust control measures on the construction site.

4. Contamination of ground, damage to vegetation and fauna.

Shoulders / RoW.


January – June 2016. Instructions issued and Contractor is complying with requirements.

5. Construction waste, removed asphalt slabs and concrete by the road side.

Shoulders / RoW.

Removed asphalt slabs from old pavement have to be removed from the road side. Waste has to be moved to Camp Site or other area for reusing during work process.

January – June 2016. Contractor is hauling the existing asphalt pavement to borrow area at km 37 which will be crushed and to be blended with sub base material for using in filler shoulders. 3 km of removed asphalt is still remaining. Instructions were issued to contractor to complete removal by 10 July 2016.

Status of updated EMP for borrow pits along the road side.

48. The Contractor planned to develop supply of Embankment material from 30 borrow pits

close to the road, along the whole stretch of 40 km. However, only 11 borrow pits were used by Contractor. Distance from road construction site to borrow area doesn’t exceed 100 meters. Materials from the borrow pits were used for the Embankment formation of the new road starting from315 km till 355 km. Requested Environmental Statements for all 30 borrow pits were obtained from Bukhara Regional Nature Protection Committee in November 2014.

49. Each borrow pit has permitted area of 2.8 hectares. Top soil on borrow pit areas is being removed in accordance with ecological rules. Each borrow pit is excavated up to 2.5 meters deep, & developed one after another (not simultaneously). Proper re-cultivation & conservation of the pit areas is included into work plans after completion of works. Removed topsoil is stored around perimeter of the borrow pits.

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50. Environmental situation around the borrow pits area is considered to be stable. Borrow pit areas are situated close to the road that allows creating acceptable condition for implementation of environmental safety measures.

Table 5: Status of updated EMP for borrow pits along the road side

Type of impact Areas effected Instructions Instructions issue date

Remarks

1. Impact on vegetation, landscape and the ground

30 borrow pits along the 40 km stretch between km 315 to km 355.

Reclamation of borrow pits after completion of mining.


Recommended bioengineering approach in phased reclamation. Reclamation works at 2 borrow pits at km 319 and 326 have already been completed by end of reporting period.

2. Air pollution Surrounding of borrow pit’s area.

Hydraulic dust control on the access road.

In accordance with EMP

Instructions issued and regulations are generally met. All works at borrow pits completed. Reclamation of remaining 9 borrow pits is in progress under supervision of Engineer.

Status of updated EMP of Project Camp Site

51. Camp site area of 15 hectares at 325 km on the LHS of A380 was allocated to the Contractor. All necessary permissions and documentations for the camp site establishment have been obtained from local authorities. Engineer/Employer’s and Contractor’s office facilities, CTB and Concrete Batching plants were installed, they are currently functional, limited within the camp site area, including gas filling stations and other necessary construction facilities. Consolidation of Plant, Crusher and the administration facilities within limits of the camp contributes in reduction of Environmental impact on the project area.

Table 6: Status of updated EMP for Camp Site


Remarks

1. Spillage of petroleum products, ground contamination.

- areas, where storage tanks installed; - filling stations.

- Separate fuel/ lubricant storage area; - Create natural

Quarterly Specialized storage area was not in good order. Consultant issued

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backstop for contamination; - Clean the areas contaminated with petroleum products.

site instructions to Contractor. Most of the recommendations were introduced by Contractor. Non-compliances are indicated in table 9 of this report.

2. Accumulation of household and industrial waste.

Camp Site. Waste to be stored in designated areas and taken out for recycling in specialized facilities.

When accumulated.

Designated area was constructed for the wastes. The Constructor attracted specialized company for removing and utilizing the camp site waste. Contract dated 06 August 2014. Also specialized disinfection services of canteen and living quarters carried out by outside contractor.

3. Vehicle washing.

Camp site and outside.

Arrangement of special area.

Quarterly. Vehicles being washed on site camp occasionally. However during wet periods washing is done more frequently.

4. Overflow of a cesspool with industrial and domestic effluents, contamination of ground water.

Residential facilities adjacent to the Camp.

Arrangement of timely removal and better organization of cesspools.

Monthly. Overflow of cesspool was not noticed by site inspectors. Contractor corrected the overflow by introducing corrective measures. Constant monitoring is being carried out.

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5. Quality of potable

Water.

Drinking water supply system to be installed with water filters.

Semi-annually Drinking water is being supplied by independent supplier.

Status of updated EMP of Concrete Batching Plant

52. Crusher, CTB and Concrete Batching Plant were established at the Camp Site of the Contractor. Environmental Statement of Bukhara Regional Nature Protection Committee was issued in November and December 2014. All installation, calibration and maintenance works were completed in February 2015. Plants are fully operational at current reporting period.

53. EMP is being implemented by the Contractor at the Batching Plant area during

operational period.

Table 7: Status of EMP of Concrete Batching Plant


Remarks

1.Dust emission during unloading and requisition of materials: a) finished cement dust b) inorganic dust

Concrete Batching Plant at the Camp Site

Substitution of ineffective cloth roof on bins with metallic sashes, repairing of sashes;

Carry out control (test) on sources of emissions with assistance of the certified laboratory;

Arrange installation of sewage treatment facilities and ensure their uninterrupted operation.


Several instruction were issued by the Engineer; All measures to be implemented by Contractor.

2. Water pollution


Arrangement of washing facility with circulating water system;

Maintenance of circulating water system;

Reusing the water after washing the sand and concrete;

Discontinuation of discharging return



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water into the pit.

3. Failed concrete waste piles


Timely recycling of wastes by crushing and re-use for construction purposes;

Carry out supervision over the maintenance of the industrial site in good condition.



B. Site Inspection and audits 54. Mr. Sergey Karandaev, Environmental Safeguard Specialist of the CSC conducted

inspection visit at the road reconstruction site on a monthly basis. During his visits Contractor’s compliance with environmental Safeguard requirements have been inspected. All project sites used to be visited in order to carry out evaluation of environmental safety conditions. Coordination with regional State Nature Protection Committee was observed.

55. On 24 May 2015, ADB mission visited the site with the purpose to review environmental

safeguard implementation status on the site. Visitors conducted a meeting with the Contractor, & reviewed all existing documentation and reports of Contractor and Consultant on site. The camp, the quarries and concrete batching plant areas have been visited and inspected. Environmental conditions of site & documentation have been found satisfactory. Recommendations to improve implementation of the environmental safeguard activities been provided.

C. Non-compliance notices and corrective actions 56. During visits of Environmental Safeguard Specialist of the Engineer several instructions

to eliminate shortcomings and non-compliances have been issued. In majority cases corrective actions were implemented by the Contractor.

Table 8: Non-Compliance notices and the corrective actions

Date of

submission

Description of Non-Compliance

Area

Corrective action required including deadline

Performance Date of

Corrective actions

February 2016

No metering devices on the water wells.

Camp site area

It is reminded to the Contractor again that water meter has to be installed on the wells. Water meters to be installed for controlling usage of water from underground water resources. The deadline was February 2016. Contractor’s reason for

Not completed. New deadline is end of July 2016.

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delay was that appropriate equipment couldn’t be found on time to complete the works. Also specialized company for installation and calibration of the equipment didn’t fulfill their obligations on time.

March– June 2016

Avoidance of uncontrolled discharge of water.

Camp site area.

Contractor should not allow discharge of water from the well to the terrain, which can lead to salinization of the soil. As protection measures Contractor is recommended to organize collector pool. Had to be implemented by December 2015. The reason for delay is that temporary measures were not accepted by Engineer. Due to slow down of activities, Contractor couldn’t find additional resources and equipment to fulfill the task on time.

Temporary collector pool was prepared by Contractor. However the collector didn’t comply with requirements, also it has to be maintained on daily basis to avoid overflow. New deadline is end of July 2016.

February - June 2016

The fueling station does not comply with environmental safeguard requirements.

Fueling station area.

The fueling station does not comply with environmental requirements. Also it is not possible to carry out effective repair or maintenance work in the case of an emergency on the storage tanks of the fuel. Shut-off valve is situated in a deep pit and inconvenient, creating difficult conditions for its operation. Repeatedly reminded to Contractor the need to perform the following environmental activities related to the storage and dispensing of fuel: - Tanks placed in the pit must be put to the exposed surface; - Tanks have to be install in ramps with the possibility of visual inspection; - Dispensers must also be equipped with an insulated enclosure to prevent spreading and oil seepage into the ground. Due to change of Contractor’s personnel at the fueling station the issue remains to be resolved.

Not completed. New deadline is end of July 2016.

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April 2016 Removal of remaining old asphalt and concrete remnants.

Road site area km 36 - 39 / Shoulders

Remaining asphalt and concrete remnants has to be removed in order to avoid disposal of construction waste around the road construction area. To be implemented by end of July 2016.

Contractor started removing old asphalt to borrow pit area and camp site. To be implemented.

May 2016 Restoration of road side borrow pits.

Borrow areas.

Reclamation works has to start as soon as possible, as the embankment works have long been completed and borrow areas are not being used. Borrow areas deeper than 2 meters should have maximum 30% slope after reclamation. Removed topsoil stored around perimeter of the borrow pits has to be used to cover top layer. To be implemented by end of July 2016.

To be implemented.

May 2016 Septic tank area is not in good condition. The water from batching plant is overflowing into the ground. Housekeeping around the plant is not provided.

Batching plant

Contractor has rehabilitated the septic tank area in order to avoid overflow of water from plant. However some improvements to be done.

Good housekeeping implemented. New deadline for improvement of septic tank is July 2016.

June 2016 Storage of used oil and lubricants at parking area. Oil and fuel spillage.

Parking area.

Oil and lubricants have to be stored in specialized area. Oil and fuel spillage contaminated soil has to be cleaned and taken out by specialized company by 10 July 2016.

To be implemented.

June 2016 Remaining volume of common embankment material.

Road site area

Remaining volume of common embankment material has to be evenly flattened around both sides in some sections of the road. Width of spreading of excess material should not go beyond 20 meters from RoW. To be implemented by July 2016.

To be implemented.

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D. Actions taken to reflect the ADB Mission findings during the reporting period 57. During the visit on 24 – 25May 2016, mission revealed poor environmental management

of the batching plant and improper use of washing areas therein. Cement sludge was seen at some places, and settling basins were not being used. Waste barrels with mixed waste were disorderly disposed near the settling tank without roofing and signs.

58. Consultant was requested to issue non-compliance notice to Contractor for implementing corrective actions for the identified shortcomings, batching plant to be cleaned up and surface graveled. Proper drainage system to be made and wastewater channeled to the settling tank. Also instructions were given to improve reporting procedures of the Contractor and the Consultant. The deadline for eliminating identified shortcoming was set to end of June 2016.

59. It was requested to start preparation for the final environmental audit by filling up environmental checklist, and template was provided by the ADB Mission representative. Report preparation works already started.

E. Grievance Redress Mechanism 60. According with IEE RRF established a grievance redress mechanism (GRM) to receive,

facilitate and resolve grievances of the affected people concerning environmental safeguards at the project section. The grievance redress mechanism will be scaled to reduce risks and negative impacts of the project.

61. The RRF’s PMU, in cooperation with the Administration of Buharaviloyet and impacted

rayons, established Grievance Redress Committees (GRCs) at both levels. At viloyat level this Committee comprised of Hakim representatives, representative of the RRF and a member of the Viloyat Environmental Department. One member of the committee is identified as the contacting point for any received grievance claim. At the rayon level it is consisted of government officials and two non-governmental members.

62. Grievances can be filed in writing form or orally with the GRC’s rayon-level contact

person. The committee hasonly15 working days to respond with resolution. If unsatisfied with the decision the complainant will be able to resubmit the grievance with the oblast GRC for final resolution, and at the same time submit a copy of the letter to the ADB project officer in charge. The oblast GRC will have a further 15 days to provide a decision, and if no ruling is forthcoming the grievance will be automatically decided in favor of the complainant and all compensation will be provided.

63. The Project has employed the existing Government Grievance Redress Mechanism.

The focal Points (GFP) have been established at the district mayor’s offices to coordinate and address all compliances and concerns arising from the project. The contact details are:

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KhakimovFurkat, Deputy Mayor.

Ramitan district mayor’s office. Tel: 8365 5521232

64. The Grievance Focal Point, who will maintain registration of all complaints, will keep

track of grievance status and inform Director of PMU. S/he will receive assistance and support of members of the Committee, in case of grievances filed by the affected peoples. The GFP will track complaints received, actions undertaken and the status of resolution. However, until the current report preparation (January 2016), there was no official filing of any grievance.

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PART 4 – CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

A. Conclusion 65. No serious environmental issues were identified during the reporting period. Major

construction works carried out accordingly and already completed. Accommodation, office facilities and production areas, such as crushing and concrete batching plant installations are fully operational.

66. Contractor is taking necessary steps in implementation of EMP requirements. Permits

from local authorities are being obtained. Some issues remain to be solved and addressed by Contractor accordingly.

67. Implementation of monitoring activities from Contractor has to be implemented and

conducted regularly as indicated and required in EMP. Instructions of the Consultant’s Environment Specialist have to be followed.

68. Training of technical staff of Contractor & Engineer on environmental compliance

management and reporting conducted with assistance of RRF. Some training was organized with participation of rayon level environmental inspectors of GosComPriroda

69. Contractor has to start preparation for Final Environmental Audit as the project

completion is expected by end of September 2016. 70. The final environmental monitoring report is expected to be submitted to RRF and ADB

inSeptember2016.

B. Action plan for the following period (till September 2016). 71. Contractor has to implement several instructions given by Consultant according to the

table below:

Table 9: Urgent measures to insure environmental safety

№ Item Action Implementation

period Status of

implementation 1. Measurement of air

quality around production facilities of Contractor.

The Contractor should continue measurement of air quality on a monthly basis. Measurement of dust emission around batching and crashing plant has to be carried out.

Monthly during active construction works.

Monthly air quality measurement is being implemented. Measurement of dust emissions has to be implemented.

2. Coordination of activities related to environment safeguard with CSC and local Nature Protection

Coordination has to be continued. All permits have to be obtained in time.

On weekly basis. Being implemented.

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Authorities. 3. Necessary permits

from local authorities to use water from the well near the camp site.

Necessary permits to use water from the nearest well have to be provided to the Engineer.

By the end of July 2016.

To be implemented.

4. Measurement of water coming from the underground well.

Water meter has to be installed to control water discharge from the well.

By the end of July 2016.

To be implemented.

5. Timely submission of monthly Site Environmental Reports to the Engineer.

Actions and activities, related to Environmental issues, carried out during the reporting period have to be clearly described, measures and all permits to be attached. Contractor has to ensure submission of monthly Site Environmental Reports to Engineer.

On monthly basis. To be implemented.

6. Waste management and disposal of hazardous materials and used tires.

Disposal of waste, hazardous materials and used tires have to be continued and contracts with subcontractors renewed for 2016.

January 2016. Implemented.

7. Asphalt slabs on the road side and asphalt collected at borrow area at km 37.

Slabs on the road side and at borrow area at km 37 have to be removed and reused.

July 2016. To be implemented.

8. The fueling station does not comply with environmental safeguard requirements.

- Tanks placed in the pit must be put to the exposed surface; - Valves have to be operational; - Prepare a tarmac with border. - Tanks have to be install in ramps with the possibility of visual inspection; - Dispensers must also be equipped with an insulated enclosure to prevent spreading and oil seepage into the ground.

July 2016 To be implemented.

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9. Preparation for final environmental audit.

The project completion is expected by the end of September 2016. In order to comply with Environment requirements, Contractor has to start preparation for audit as early as possible to avoid unnecessary delays.

August 2016 To be implemented.

10. Restoration of road side borrow areas.

Borrow pits are not being used anymore. Contractor has to ensure timely restoration of borrow pits.

August 2016 To be implemented.

11. Restatement works for roadsides, camp sites and batching plants.

Restatement works has to be started before full completion of all civil works. Contractor has to complete restatement works before final environmental audit.

October 2016 To be implemented.

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Attachment 1.Project Photographs.

Completed road with shoulders, km 318, LHS.

Cencrete paving works in progress km. 320, RHS. Some concrete waste is left over after paving

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Preparation of Embankment for U – Turn, Km. 323 + 800.

Removing defect Cement Concrete Pavement, Km. 348+900.

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Remaining asphalt slabs at Km. 348 – 355. RHS

Asphalt slabs collected at the borrow pit at Km. 353, RHS. Contractor is planning to establish mobile

crashing plant to crash the asphalt slabs and use it for filler shoulders.

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Overflow of water from Concrte Batching Plant septic tank.

Water well near the camp site. Water from the well is being used only for dust control at the camp

and construction site. No water metering device installed.

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Special storage area for used oil. Fenced off and concreted.

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Attachment 2.Air monitoring results for January to June 2016. Air monitoring was conducted

by the road side with intensive traffic and camp site accommodation.

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