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Environmental Monitoring Report
Project Number: 44482-023
Bi-annual
May 2020
Grants 0327/0328 - AFG: Transport Network
Development Investment Program - Tranche 2 (Construction of Sapary - Surkhrod Road)
Prepared by
Ministry of Transport (MOT, previously Ministry of Public Works) 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.
Semi-Annual Environmental Monitoring Report
Project Number: (MPW/1591/ADB/ICB)
Reporting Period: July – Dec, 2019
AFGHANISTAN: Transport Network Development Investment Program, Tranche 2 (Sapary-Surkhrod 33 km)
Road Project
Financed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Prepared by: Xinjiang Beixin Road and Bridge Group Co. Ltd,
Afghanistan.
Submitted to: Ministry of Transport MoT/PMO
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Endorsed By: Salah Ud Din Kabeer (Safeguards Coordinator),
Programme Management Office (PMO/MoT)
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Contents
1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Environmental Report 5
1.2 Project Description 5
1.3 Project Contracts and Management 6
1.4 Project Activities during Current Reporting Period 9
1.5 Description of Any Changes to Project Design 10
1.6 Description of Any Changes to Agreed Construction Methods 10
2. ENVIRONMENTAL SAFEGUARD ACTIVITIES ............................................................. 11
2.1 General Description of Environmental Safeguard Activities 11
2.2 Site inspections during the reporting period 12
Site Audits 14
2.2.1 Water quality 14
2.2.2 Natural Disaster 15
2.2.3 Air Quality and Dust Generation 16
2.2.4 Noise and Vibration 18
2.2.5 Soil erosion and siltation 23
2.2.6 Disposal of Excavated Materials 24
2.2.7 Waste Management: 24
2.2.8 Cumulative Waste 25
2.2.9 Impacts to Flora and Fauna 26
2.2.10 Health and Safety 26
2.2.11 Training 27
3. Materials Resources Utilization ...................................................................................... 27
4. Public Awareness Programs and GRM ........................................................................ 29
4.1 Issues Tracking (Based on Non-Conformance Notices) 31
4.2 Trends 32
4.3 Unanticipated Environmental Impacts or Risks 32
4.4 Social Safeguard 33
4.5 SSEMP Review 33
4.6 Good Practice 33
4.7 Opportunities for Improvement 34
5. Conclusion and Recommendations .............................................................................. 34
Annex- II ..................................................................................................................................... 49
Annex- III.................................................................................................................................... 57
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List of Tables:
Table 1: Organizations involve in the project relating to environmental safeguard ......................... 7 Table 2: Main organizations environmental safeguard staff involved in the project ........................ 8 Table 3: Summary of the Semi – Annual Environmental Monitoring Report ................................... 9 Table 4: Work progress by month .................................................................................................. 10 Table 5: Environmental inspection taken during report period ...................................................... 12 Table 6: Detail of the site inspection undertaken during the reporting period ............................... 13 Table 7: Results of environmental parameters measurements during the Reporting Period ....... 21 Table 8: Detail of solid waste collection at project site during report period .................................. 25 Table 9: DETAIL OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DURING REPORT PERIOD .................... 25 Table 10: Detail of construction materials at project site during report period .............................. 27 Table 11: DETAIL OF MATERIAL RESOURCE UTILIZATION ..................................................... 27 Table 12: Detail of estimated water consumption at project site during report period .................. 28 Table 13: Detail Source of electricity at the project facilities during report period ......................... 28 Table 14: List of Public Consultation/Meetings Conducted during report period .......................... 29 Table 15: Summary of Grievance’s and Complaints during report period ..................................... 31 Table 16: Detail of Issues Tracked at the project facilities during report period ............................ 32 Table 17: COMPARISON OF OPEN AND CLOSED ISSUES BY QUARTERS ............................ 32 Table 18: Environmental Impact Monitoring Summary .................................................................. 49 Table 19: Completed Environmental Impact Monitoring Check-list ............................................... 55
List of Figures:
Figure 1: PROJECT LOCATION MAP ............................................................................................. 5 Figure 2: Organizational structure for the Environmental Management ......................................... 7 Figure 3: Asphalt View of the Project ............................................................................................. 10 Figure 4: Summary of issues tracked during the reporting period . Error! Bookmark not defined.
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ABBREVATIONS
ADB - Asian Development Bank
CEMP - Contractor’s Environmental Management Plan
CS - Construction Supervision
CSC - Construction Supervision Consultant
EIA - Environmental Impact Assessment
EMMP - Environmental Management and Monitoring Plan
EMP - Environmental Management Plan
EPA - Environment Protection Agency
ESO - Environment and Safety Officer
ESS - Environment and Safety Sector
FD - Forest Department
IEE - Initial Environmental Examination
LARP - Land Acquisition and Rehabilitation Plan
MOT - Ministry of Transport
MSL - Mean Sea Level
NEQS - National Environmental Quality Standards
NEPA - National Environmental Protection Agency
PIA - Project Influence Area
SIA - Social Impact Assessment
PPEs - Personal Protective Equipment’s
PD - Program Director
PM - Project Manager
PMO - Program Management Office
ROW - Right of Way
SOP - Standard Operational Procedures
TNDIP - Transport Network Development Investment Program
WHO - World Health Organization
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Environmental Report
This Semi-annual Environmental Monitoring report is a required submission stipulated in the
Initial Environmental Examination and Contract documents as part of the contract between
the Ministry of Transport and Xinjiang Beixin Road and Bridge Group Co. Ltd (Sapary-
Surkhroad Road Construction Project), (SAI) which is the of environmental Specialist on the
above-mentioned project. This report is produced under the supervision of environmental
specialist Xinjiang Beixin Road and Bridge Group Co. Ltd Sapary- Surkhroad Road
Construction Project.
The objective is to specify environmental impacts and to assess the correct adequacy of
undertaken mitigation measures during the reporting period and provide recommendations
for improving environmental performance on and surrounding the project. The basis for this
report is the monthly Environmental Impact Monitoring reports.
This report covers the Environmental Impact Monitoring activities from (1st Jul to 31 Dec,
2019). Findings and recommendations are based on field inspections undertaken by
Tariqullah Tasal environment specialist.
1.2 Project Description
The reconstruction and rehabilitation of the Kabul-Jalalabad Highway project comprises of
the upgrade of a 100 Km Sapary-Surkhroad highway to a standard two-lane 7-meter wide
concrete and asphalt highway with 2 meters worth of shoulders on each side. Road
reconstruction includes the construction of bridges and hydrological structures such as
bridges, culverts, and roadside drains.
FIGURE 1: PROJECT LOCATION MAP
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The road is designed after AASHTO standards. This project is Package 2 and 3 of the
reconstruction and rehabilitation of 100km Sapary-Surkhroad (Figure 1). Asian Development
Bank (ADB) funds the project under Transport Network Development Investment Program.
The objective of the project is to provide upgrade the transport accessibilities to eastern
hinterlands of Kabul and Nangarhar provinces and to have alternate route to minimize
current traffic volume of the existing National A1 Road (also known as the Kabul-Nangarhar
Road) in order to improve the regional economy and welfare of the people.
The Executing Agency for implementation of this project is the Project Management Office
under the Ministry of Transport (MOT) of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (IRoA). The
Ministry established the Project Management Office (PMO) and assigned Project Director
(PD) and Project Manager (PM) to directly supervise and manage all aspects of project
implementation.
There are two types of pavement design, e.g. rigid Portland cement concrete pavement
(PCC) and flexible pavement (Bituminous surfacing), double lane with 7.00m carriage way,
2.5% camber with 1.0m paved shoulder and 1.0 M granular shoulders each way having 4%
camber on both sides with flat and rolling area. The project is located at the Eastern Corridor
of Afghanistan
With the aim of providing an alternative, viable and safe means of transport from Kabul to
Jalalabad (Nangarhar), it will also cater to improve the regional economy, security, and
welfare, especially of adjoining and facilitating communities. The contractor assigned for
Construction of this Project is Xinjiang Beixin Road and Bridge Group Co. Ltd. The
contractor received the Notice to Proceed (NTP) on April 25, 2014 and started mobilization
on May 9, 2014. The completion of the project is planned for 31 Dec, 2019.
1.3 Project Contracts and Management
Ministry of Transport (MoT), Program Management Office (PMO) is the executing agency;
Asian Development Bank (ADB) is the financing agency of the project, while Xinjiang Beixin
Road and Bridge Group Co. Ltd is the Contractor for Construction. The consultant
(Engineering supervisor of the project) is not hired for this project.
Environmental Management system is carried out by Contractor (Xinjiang Beixin Road and
Bridge Group Co. Ltd) in closed consultation with the Environmental and social safeguard
unit Project Management Office (PMO), Ministry of Transport (MoT).
Mr. Salah Ud din Kabeer (Environmental and Social Safeguard Coordinator) at Ministry of
Transport MoT/PMO and Mr. Tariqullah Tasal is Environmental Officer with project
contractor. Organizations involve in the project relating to environmental safeguard is
presented in table 1 and main environmental staff of organizations involved in the project is
provided in table 2.
The contractor Environmental Officer is responsible to maintain all the environmental
measures at the site. He performed daily site visits to the project sites during the reporting
period. He regularly visited the project sites on daily basis as well as at the minimum of once
a week for environmental measures. The organizational structure for the Environmental
Management / Monitoring is shown in the following organization chart figure 2.
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TABLE 1: ORGANIZATIONS INVOLVE IN THE PROJECT RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL SAFEGUARD
Contract No. MPW/1591/ADB/ICB
Employer’s name Ministry of Transport, Afghanistan
Engineer’s name No consultant
Financer / Donor Agency Asian Development Bank (ADB)
External monitoring/audit NEPA
Contractor: Xinjiang Beixin Road and Bridge Group Co. Ltd
Contractor’s Project Manager Mr. Kamran
Employer’s Representative/Program Director Mr. Abdul Majeed Qarizada, PD/PMO
Mr. Abdul Wahid Qani, Project Manager-PMO
Environmental and Social Safeguard Coordinator
MOT/PMO Mr. Salah-u-ddin Kabeer. PMO/MoT
Environmental Specialist Consulting Firm No consultant
Environmental Specialist Contractor Tariqullah Tasal
Contract Value USD $ 35,558,662.07
Defect Liability Period (1.1.3.7) 365 Days
Length 33 km
Location East of Afghanistan
National Environment
Protection Agency (NEPA)
Project Proponent /
Executing Agency
(Project Management Office of MOT)
Asian Development Bank
(ADB)
Relevant Local Authorities
/ Agencies
Environmental Management
Office (EMO)
Project Implementing Unit
(PIU)
Contractor’s Project
Team
Consultant’s Environmental
Engineer / Officer
FIGURE 2: ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
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Table 2: Main organizations environmental safeguard staff involved in the project
No Name Position Organization Phone E-mail Remarks
1 Noor Kamal
Khan
Environmental
Specialist ADB 0780000674
nkhan2.consultant@adb
.org On board
2 Syed Asim Ali
Sabzwari
Environmental
Specialist ADB
(+632) 632-
6757 [email protected] On board
3 Mr. Salah
Kabeer
Environmental
& Social
Safeguard
Coordinator
PMO- MOT 0748001040 [email protected] On board
4 Mr. Naqibullah
Nayil
Senior
Environmental
Officer
PMO- MOT 0773204790 naqibullah.nayil@yahoo.
com On board
5 Mr. Wahidullah
Ibrahimi
Impact
mitigation
Specialist
NEPA 0700166223 [email protected]
om On board
6 Tariqullah Tasal
Environmental
Specialist
(National)
Contractor 0779890028 [email protected]
om On board
7 Construction supervision consultant is not hired for this project
During the reporting period several environmental activities have been conduct in the project
site. The following issues reflected in table 3 have been recorded and are attached in the
environmental monitoring/inspection report.
Date of Contract Signature Dec 4,2019
Commencement Date 24/04/2014
Original Contract Price (with Provisional sum) 109,998,379
The Asian Development Bank’s Contribution 100 %
Sections of the Works One section 33 km
Governing Law The law of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
Language for Communication English
Engineers Duties & Authority 3.1 ( B) & (C)
Normal Working Hours 08:00 to 17:00
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Table 3: Summary of the Semi – Annual Environmental Monitoring Report
1.4 Project Activities during Current Reporting Period
This section covers the Project Activities conducted during the reporting period August – December 2019. Contractor mobilized the National staff to the site, which amounted to 50 people towards the end of reporting period (including 3 of managers & specialists with 69 of laborers). During the reporting period, Contractor concentrated the construction activities on the Part II of the Project between Km 150+300 and Km 129+417 (actual). Only limited construction activities were undertaken within the Part I, including the completion of construction of road shoulders, culverts and side drains laying of asphalt from 140+000 to 129+400, marking of the road and installation of signboards. The construction works were also conducted in the Bridge 7, 8 & 9 and 10 side slopes culverts located at Km 147+300-1145+417. The construction activities that have been carried out during the reporting period have included:
(i) Preparation of sub-grade. (ii) Sub-base and base layers. (iii) Laying of asphalt binder and wearing course. (iv) Marking of road and installation of signboards fellers. (v) Construction of slope protection/ retaining walls and side drains. And (vi) Concreting and installation of bridges including scour protection and culverts
components. Figure 3 as mentioned below shows the asphalt working at the Km 138+200.
# Of Environmental monitoring conducted 8
# Of Community consultation meeting. 3
# Of coordination meeting 2
# Of Grievance Redress Committee Meetings 2
# Of Issues Tracked 16
# Of Issues Solved. 6
# Of Issues Solved through GRC 2
# Of Issues Remain unsolved 10 Issues (land Acquisition)
# Of Trees planted Nil
# Of training.
# Of People trained, public awareness More than 100
# Of Accident or Incident Occurred Nil
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FIGURE 3: ASPHALT VIEW OF THE PROJECT
The Taking Over procedure of the Project road activates restarted on the 09 August 2019. By this date the overall accomplishment of work made up.80.404%. Contractor still continues minor work on the site. It is assumed that the Contractor will complete his work according to contract criteria till December 202. Monthly physical work progress is reflected in table 4 as below.
TABLE 4: WORK PROGRESS BY MONTH
No Month, 2019 Construction Works Progress (%)
Monthly Cumulative
1 August 2.258 82.265
2 September 1.029 85.294
3 October 5.110 80.404
4 November 4.104 75.344
5 December 3.456 88.339
Total Progress of Work 6,898 80.4041
1.5 Description of Any Changes to Project Design
No significant change to design was introduced during reporting period because the project is near to completion stage.
1.6 Description of Any Changes to Agreed Construction Methods
No changes to any agreed construction methods were introduced during the reporting period.
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2. ENVIRONMENTAL SAFEGUARD ACTIVITIES
2.1 General Description of Environmental Safeguard Activities:
This section presents the environmental Safeguard activities carried out during the
monitoring period for the physical and natural environment by the environmental staff
involved in the implementation of the project.
The environmental monitoring specialist prepared environmental monitoring check-lists after
the end of each month. These environmental monitoring check-lists have been prepared on
a weekly basis with responsible staff of Contractor. They include environmental information
on different aspects of the project implementation.
The base-line environmental conditions were examined at the stages of feasibility study and
detailed design stages and have been summarized in Initial Environmental Examination
(IEE). IEE report prepared by Mott MacDonald for the UK Department for International
Development (DFID) and approved by PMO, MOT and ADB. IEE identifies and analyzes all
significant impacts; (ii) describes their extent, duration and severity; (iii) formulates the
required mitigation and monitoring measures and presents it all in the form of an
Environmental Management Plan (EMP) and Monitoring Program.
As per conditions of project Supervision Contract the Environmental Specialist properly
conducted the environmental monitoring of project activities to ensure that mitigation
measures identified during the detailed design as well as listed in IEE are implemented and
environmental impacts are controlled within minimal tolerable levels set by GoA and ADB.
In accordance with Environmental Monitoring Program envisaged by IEE Site Specialists
including project implementation staff were supervising environmental status of project
activities during daily routine inspections of road construction activities. Site Engineers were
also inspecting the sanitary state and environmental compliance of asphalt plant, concrete
plant, laborers accommodations and other ancillary facilities. Environmental aspects of the
construction work were noted and the Contractor was notified about environmental impacts.
As a rule, the environmental monitoring inspections were also undertaken by site engineers
of running project. During this reporting monitoring period, a number of insignificant
environmental and safety issues were observed by the monitoring team and brought to the
attention of the Contractor for corrective measures.
During the reporting period Environmental Specialists and Environmental Safeguard Officer
of contractor were mobilized and undertaken the following monitoring activities.
The visits to the site for inspection of quarries, disposal sites, concrete and asphalt plans
and facilities; (i) Assessment of the sewage system at the Contractor’s camp and waste
water disposal; (iii) meetings with the Contractor and other stakeholders focused on
preparation and implementation of EMP including the performance of Environmental
Management System, (iv) waste management system (including hazardous waste); (v)
review and revision of EMP and discussion of EMP issues with the Contractor.
The Environmental Specialists also reviewed the Contractor documents and permits for
quarries visited the locations of the most of proposed sites and the locations during the
monitoring period. PMO NRA-MOT has been overseeing the Environmental Monitoring by
reviewing the submitted environmental documentation for compliance of the Contractor'
performance with the approved EMPs, IEE, National Environmental Standards and other
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environmental commitments of Contractor and reporting to ADB. PMO Project Director (PD)
and Project Manager (PM) were actively involved in addressing of environmental issues
through the continuous supervision, communication and site visits.
2.2 Site inspections during the reporting period
During the reporting period the project site inspected for environmental improvement and
safeguard work in order to determines that the works running with project criteria or not. The
following table 5 presents the inspection made by the environmental safeguard staff during
the current reporting period.
TABLE 5: ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTION TAKEN DURING REPORT PERIOD
No Staff Present Date Name of inspectors
1 Contractor Environmental Specialist
and site Engineers Daily during –July to end
of December
Mr Tariqullah, Tasal
Environmental Specialist
Eng Ayoub, (Site Eng)
2 Representatives of PMO and local
authorities Periodically during July-
December
Mr. Abdul Wahid Qani, Project
Manager-PMO
PIE, Eng Khushal, Sheeda
3
Employer’s Representative/Program
Director 12-13November-17-18
December
Mr. Abdul Majeed Qarizada,
PD/PMO
The main subjects during the site inspection were as follows:
• Environmental management organization of the project.
• Waste management
• Dumping of spoil.
• Monitoring of the environmental indicators
• Water, air and noise pollution
• Public Complaints.
➢ Site inspections were undertaken frequently as regular and special inspections, mainly combining examination of environmental, health and safety issues. In addition to the scheduled inspections, the environmental specialist and officer of contractor ensured permanent presence at the site during any activities undertaken by the Contractor.
➢ MOT staff including Employer’s Representative/Program Director with project manager and representative of Contractor visited the project site on Nov 13. During the inspection all sections of the project road, including completed and temporarily abandoned were attended and assessed. Most of time Project Manager has worked in the project office in Jalalabad to verify the compliance and provide guidance on the environmental management of the project.
➢ There was minor temporary environmental impacts during this reporting period due to negligence of the contractor, which the environmental specialist notified the Contractor of their Contractual obligations involving Environmental Protection.
➢ During the last six months of the reporting period, environmental compliance remained satisfactory as major issues were properly considered and managed. In handling health and safety issues some violation was observed which should be timely and properly communicated by the Environmental Specialist and construction Staff
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including project manager and sub-contractor to strictly follow all health and safety regulations and requirements, recommendations and relevant clauses of the Contract Agreement. The construction team of Xinjiang Beixin Road and Bridge Group Co. Ltd and its subcontractor shall be provided proper and complete Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for all workers during the work. The details of site inspection are provided in table 6 as below:
TABLE 6: DETAIL OF THE SITE INSPECTION UNDERTAKEN DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD
Date Name of
Inspector
Purpose of
Inspection
Place of
Inspection Significant Findings
23-2
6/S
ep
/20
19
Mr.
Tariqullah
Tasal
Inspection of
environmental
issues in
construction
site
Construction
site from Km
117+462 up to
Km 126+500;
Water Sprinkling and Dust Control:-
Found satisfactory
Dumping of unsuitable construction
material:- Found not satisfactory
Personnel Safety:- Found not
satisfactory
Solid waste control:- Found satisfactory
Fueling System and Vehicle Service
Ducks
Vehicles Workshop:- Found satisfactory
08-1
0/O
ct/2
01
9
Mr.Tariqull
ah Tasal
Inspection of
environmental
issues in
construction
site
Construction
site from Km
117+462 up to
Km 133+500;
Water Sprinkling and Dust Control:-
Found not satisfactory
Dumping of unsuitable construction
material:- Found satisfactory
Personnel Safety:- Found not
satisfactory
Solid waste control:- Found satisfactory
Vehicles Workshop:- Found Satisfactory
20-2
1/N
ov/2
019
Mr.Tariqull
ah Tasal
Inspection of
environmental
issues in
construction
site
Construction
site from Km
117+462 up to
Km 141+100;
Bowli Site
camp
Water Sprinkling and Dust Control:-
Found satisfactory
Dumping of unsuitable construction
material:- Found satisfactory
Personnel Safety:- Found not
satisfactory
Solid waste control:- Found satisfactory
Kitchen Condition:- Found satisfactory
12-1
5/D
ec/2
019
Mr.Tariqull
ah Tasal
Inspection of
environmental
issues in
construction
site
Construction
site from Km
117+462 up to
Km 150+500
Water Sprinkling and Dust Control:-
Found satisfactory
Dumping of unsuitable construction
material:- Found not satisfactory
Personnel Safety:- Found not
satisfactory
Solid waste control:- Found satisfactory
Kitchen Condition:- Found satisfactory
Waste Water Control:- Found
satisfactory
The summary findings of inspection undertaken during current reporting period are found
similar with previous reporting period and it has been noticed that contractor is mostly
following ADB safeguard policies similarly consultant instructions during physical
construction of project. The inspection report in table expressed that most of the
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environmental issues are continuously remains as same reported in the previous reporting
period and no serious action is being taken by the contractor to make the project
environment friendly.
Site Audits
No external site audit has been conducted during the reporting period.
2.2.1 Water quality
The contractor shall remain the Canals and underground water quality safer and no
considerable water harmful activity should be taken place during construction period, and the
contractor should take utmost care to prevent polluting the canal water from wastes and
deterioration causing by traffic movement, earthwork and etc. It is the responsibility of
contractor to manage potential environmental impacts on surface and groundwater during
construction work and timely efforts should be taken place to monitor the impacts and
provide mitigation measures for the issues.
Similarly the contractor shall prevent any interference with, or pollution of the supply or
abstraction of water, arising from the construction works. The contractor shall protect all
watercourses and waterways adjacent to the work from pollution, silting, flooding or erosion.
The contractor shall not discharge or deposit any matter arising from the work into any
watercourse. Water Quality has been tested by Tester TDS-EZ HM Digital (TSD). Water
quality analysis results and instrumental data are provided in Table 7.
The following observations were made and mitigation measures were provided during the
last six months working period:
Observation: During the site visits and environmental compliance inspections it has been
observed that contractor disposed the excess soil material from road excavation directly into
the streams, on hillsides and some agriculture lands. Due to improper diversion road and
traffic mismanagement, some irrigation water has deteriorated in quality. During field visits,
complaints were received from the local residents about the problems they faced due to this
issue. The Contractor has been alerted and mitigation measures were instituted during the
monthly meeting with the contractor.
Mitigation measures: The project implementation team instructed the contractor to keep
construction activities under surveillance, and avoid pollution of surface and ground waters
and sewer systems. The Contractor had also been instructed and trained with the proper
implementation of the Environmental Management Plan (EMP), specifically prepared for this
project, to control water pollution.
Prior to begin earth work in this area, the canal should be protected from erosion and
blockage and shall be temporarily controlled by constructing drain diversions. The earth work
shall be performed apart at a distance from the stream but permanent solution should be a
must by construction of culverts quickly. The environmental specialist also instructs the
contractor to keep construction activities under surveillance, management, and control to
avoid pollution of surface and ground waters and sewer systems. These substances contain
scores of toxic materials that destroy the quality of natural water systems. Instead, use the
recommended disposal methods. Implement management techniques to control water
pollution by the listed construction activities that are included in this contract. The contractor
get awareness to prevent the discharge of construction waste materials, machineries
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wastes, synthetic materials, and wrappers. The destructive elements of these materials may
finally end up in the oceans, lakes or rivers. Stockpiles of materials should be located in
sheltered areas or protected zones. The excavated material should not be dumped in hilly
area or river bed. A suitable location was approved environmental specialist and Project
manager for disposal of excavated material and construction wastes.
To minimize the construction work impact on water resources the contractor should follow
following measures.
➢ Provide disposal facilities for wastes at the campsite and properly allocate the dumping
site.
➢ No vehicle cleaning activity will be allowed within 300 m from water stream.
➢ Construction camps will be equipped with sanitary latrines that do not pollute
surface waters.
➢ In case of oil pollution, sedimentation and siltation, the contractor should halt
construction activities immediately and recover the pollutant before it reaches to water
sources.
➢ Separate independent arrangement for drinking and construction water requirements
should be made.
2.2.2 Natural Disaster
These are many existing environmental problems which are directly associated with
construction activities. Poor land use pattern in several areas has contributed to temporary
flood, road congestions and impacts to other environmental sensitive locations. The
Contractors have been informed to be alert about the natural disaster at any time. Because
the flood is caused due to inadequate capacity within the banks of rivers to contain high flow
brought down from upper catchments due to heavy rain fall. Besides there are also other
causes of flood due to deposition and filling up of river bed by heavy siltation of river bed.
Observation: During the site visits and environmental compliance inspections it has been
observed that contractor made some of the riverbank barriers that was made from local
rocks to provide the plantation aria for plants in order to prevent flood disturbance as well as
soil erosion to keep safe the river bed, hills side and some agriculture lands. The mitigation
measures were send to contractor as well as these issues were addressed during the
monthly meeting with the contractor.
Mitigation measure: The main points are to find and identify the vulnerable points to be
addressed and areas to be affected during a disaster like cyclones and floods. Though
cyclone is not a predominant hazard factor for road construction unless it is a super cyclone
which ultimately converts to a flood and the flood is a very risky hazard factor for proper
safeguard at road and bridge structures. To prevent the hazards of flood normal forestation
of plants and shrubs as necessary in the slopes sides of the roads and along the road to
prevent soil cutting and erosion during rainfall. Due to flood the water level of river bed is
rising resulting in spreading over the banks and adjacent to road causing submergence of
road work and bridges.
Construction of disaster resistant structures for proper and safe habitation is suggested.
Weather forecasting system backed by meteorological authority with information technology
(IT) support to aware the communities and construction staff during emergency before a pre
disaster situation. Productive partnership with the media in order to create awareness and
contributing towards capacity development between public and administration. It has been
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suggested to organize awareness program with the help of local Governmental Units in
particular zones to educate people regarding disasters problems. Local community should
assume responsibility for prevention of such problems with the assistance of relevant
governmental authorities.
2.2.3 Air Quality and Dust Generation
During road construction dust emission (CDE) originates from many types of onsite activities
such as excavation, drilling, bulk material transportation, loading and unloading, open-air
material storage, concrete and mortar making, cutting and filling, and the movement of
equipment and machineries. The existence and creation of construction dust in are very
hazardous that causes adverse health effects such as silicosis, bronchitis, the obstruction of
trachea, and occupational asthma. The main objective of the air quality management during
construction work is to minimize the air borne particulate matter released to the atmosphere.
Dust in the work area shall be controlled using water trucks sprinkling water to avoid air
pollution and dust emission. All motorized equipment shall be regularly maintained to
minimize the air contamination. A dust-free work area will be maintained, so that visibility
and air quality are not affected and hazardous conditions are not created. Air quality
instrumental data is provided in Table 7 which has been tested by Air Quality Meter
WP6930S.
Observation:
During the reporting period, there were no major problems of dirt and dust creation. During inspection no actual measurements of the levels of emissions of dust and dirt from the running working machinery were undertaken. However, extreme dust emission is apparent with visual inspection especially in diversion roads. The protection of atmosphere air is one of the main tasks of nature protection. The Law on Environmental Protection sets the framework of the management of air quality and control of air pollution, prevention of the anthropogenic air pollution and sets the priorities for the protection of atmospheric air. The Law on air protection establishes the basic principles of the protection and rational use of the atmosphere in the country, economic mechanisms and responsibility, as well as the directions of activity of state bodies. No base-line measurements were undertaken at the site during the pre-construction phase. However, taken in account the rural conditions and lack of industries the base-line quality of air is assumed to be acceptable and impeded only by natural reasons (i.e. regular dusty storms). Also dumping of the excavated material along the river bed in Km 121+800 and dumping in hilly area in Km 125+00 to Km 126+00. No open burning or similar activities during the reporting period. Mitigation measure: using a well-developed technological system, the contractors requires
to build a water sprinkling systems to overcome dust concentration in the construction
atmosphere, as well as its velocity, wind direction, temperature, and humidity. Advance
control techniques such as fencing, suppression by water infusion or wet cutting, dilution by
the ventilation system, and mitigation by water sprays and scrubbers are specifically used to
minimize high level of dust emission near at construction site and populated urban areas.
During site visit and meetings the warning was issued about dust control during construction
and now the contractor should implement the following general dust and dirt control
measures.
➢ Asphalt and crusher plants that may produce high levels of air pollutants shall be
installed and used under the regulation of the National Environmental Protection Agency
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(NEPA). Construction vehicles and machinery shall be kept in good working order and
engines turned off when not in use.
➢ Measures shall be taken to limit particulate exhaust emissions to air from construction
vehicles and equipment.
➢ The location of generators and other permanent equipment shall be governed by
considerations of exhaust emission taking into account predominant wind direction.
➢ During the windy and dry weather conditions the sprinkling on water on the construction
sites and roads should be undertaken on the regular basis. Special attention should be
taken to minimize dust near the public sensitive locations.
➢ Health status of all workers is monitored regularly at the Health Center established at the
project site.
➢ Vehicle speeds are controlled on construction sites. Proper maintenance of vehicles and
diesel equipment, and avoidance of unnecessary running of vehicle and equipment
engines are adopted to reduce emissions.
➢ Construction vehicles and machinery shall be kept in regular maintenance to minimize
the air impact.
➢ All unpaved diversion roads will be continuously watered by water tankers on
construction site and road to be undertaken regularly every few hours interval.
➢ A speed limit of maximum 40km/h for light vehicles and 30km/h for heavy vehicles will be
maintained on routes used to access the construction sites.
➢ Stockpiles of construction materials will be monitored daily during the construction phase
and located away from public and residential areas.
Fill again all borrow pit from cut material to minimize the hazards.
Workplace Dust Monitoring through modern Techniques
In order to properly determine and investigate the correct and accurate amount of dust
emitted during working at construction site we used hand-held particulate samplers in
selected and representative locations to assess the concentrations of total inhalable (TSP),
thoracic (PM10), respirable (PM4) or high-risk respirable (PM2.5) dust within working areas
and at varying heights. High levels of dust and fine particulates in a work environment can
have a serious effect on the health of staff and the efficiency of plant and equipment. Fine
dust particles may remain suspended for many hours and at times accumulate in areas
away from obvious point sources. Samples are carefully collected from different heights and
positions to find points where dust concentrations are highest.
Recommended Methods to Contractor for Dust Analysis
According to digital and computer-based scanning and analysis system, based on the use of
sticky pads, is specifically recommended for dust annoyance assessment and is far more
sensitive than many other digital methods.
Each sample received and sealed (to encapsulate the dust and protect the sample from
contamination) labelled and given a unique identifier in a secure database. The sample is
then scanned and the image processed using in-house software to generate the Absolute
Area Coverage (AAC) and Effective Area Coverage (EAC) for the sample. Both AAC and
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EAC are expressed as percentages. A newer, digital approach can also be used for covering
the entire spectrum (from white to black) in contrast to the earlier ‘analogue’ methods of
measuring greyscale such as with a smoke-stain reflectometer.
➢ %AAC is the coverage of dust, irrespective of color. So long as it can be seen it in the
scanned image, any dust, pale or dark can be recorded as AAC. As a result AAC is a
very sensitive measure and is especially effective in detecting low levels of dust which
might not show up by other sampling techniques.
➢ %EAC is the darkness or greyscale discoloration of dust and is used as a measure of
dust soiling. Unlike AAC, EAC is a measure of the darkness, or soiling caused by dust so
for the same color dust (be it chalk or coal), %EAC generally increases with dust
coverage.
2.2.4 Noise and Vibration
During construction work of the reporting period July - December 2019, the contractor has to
take necessary actions to control noise and vibration accrue during physical construction of
the project. Similarly the contractor shall take all necessary measures to ensure that
operation of all mechanical equipment and construction processes on and off the site shall
not cause unnecessary or excessive noise. Generators and other standing equipment near
residential areas (including site offices and camps) shall have exhaust pipe silencer. When
operating close to residential areas, medical facilities, or other similar location the contractor
hours should be limited. Noise level measurements at project site have been conducted by
Digital sound level meter MS6700 Mastech, details of measurement is provided in Table 7.
During the inspection period the noise level during implementation of construction activities
was not in compliance with norms. According to previous experience, the monitored noise
level from above activities was exceed the Environmental Standard. The environmental
specialist recommended and advised the contractor about a Sound Level Meter called Noise
Measurement Meter which is a simple hand-held instrument used for measurement of sound
pressure. The level of sound is measured in decibel dB. The normal recommended sound
level should be < 80.
A recent publication by the World Health Organization points out that noise pollution, ranked
second among a series of environmental stressors for their public health impact and,
contrary to the trend for other environmental stressors which are declining, is actually
increasing in Afghanistan.
Noise is known to have auditory and non-auditory health impacts. Environmental noise
causes both psychological and physiological non-auditory health effects and the evidence for
the non-auditory effects is growing. Specifically, road traffic is considered to be the main
source of community noise pollution. The most important non-auditory effects of traffic noise
are annoyance and sleep disturbance. Annoyance is a feeling of displeasure that can result
in adverse emotions including irritability, stress, fear, and even depression it is associated
with health-related quality of life.
Night time noise exposure directly influences sleep disturbance causing body motility, sleep
stage changes, delayed sleep onset latency, and nocturnal awakenings. Sleep disturbances
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can lead to serious long term health effects and there is increasing evidence from
epidemiological studies that indicate long-term noise exposure leads to cardiovascular
diseases, obesity or diabetes.
Now a days many advanced methods are commonly used in noise level detections and are
based on systematic and scientific principles which are most frequently and commonly use
at construction sites of developed countries
The Information of base-line level of noise near the project is not available, however
according to residents it was not disturbing and significant. The usage of heavy machinery is
a principle source of noise and vibration during construction activities. However, within
reporting period, the Contractor mainly used modern well-maintained equipment with the
level of generated noise within the tolerance limits set by International standards.
Noise creates by operation of mechanical equipment, such as electric generators, vibrating
rollers, graders and other road construction equipment, crusher plant, etc. All types of trucks,
road rollers create vibration and noise.
The following activities were monitored for Noise and vibration Control.
1. Generators at Camp Site 2. Crusher and Concrete Plants and Generators at Plants 3. Mechanical Hammer and other machineries.
Types of digital sound level used during reporting period by XBRB Group Co. Ltd
Observation 01: During the site inspection it has been observed that no personal protective
devices were distributed to workers and work crews who are involved in handling
machineries, vibrating rollers and mixer machine.
Mitigation measure: The contractor environmental specialist repeatedly notified the
Contractor to provide exhaust silencers. Instruct all work crews to minimize unnecessary or
excessive noise while working especially at urban centers. Contractor needs to observe
normal working hours, provide sound-deadening devices on equipment and take noise
abatement measures in compliance with the environmental requirements. Each labor must
have personal protective device especially those who are involved in operating machineries.
Observation 02: It was observed that the location of generators was selected very safe and
away from people residential habitat. Generators were placed at east corner of the camp site
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whereas the offices and residential accommodation are located at west, south and north
sides of the camp. It is observed that the people are not feel themselves safe of the
generators sound, so proper mitigation measures should be adopted to prevent noise
effects.
Mitigation Measures:
During working at construction site and during crusher plant operations the excessive
amount of noise were produced. In order to solve and mitigate the existing problems of nice
it’s become to evaluate the noise level and its range for proper controlling of noise solution.
That’s we recommended the digital sound meters to install and use these at daily basis
during working and we also instruct the contractor that the noise limit should not increase
from acceptable sound level that’s not pose any adverse health effects to adjacent
communities.
A sound level meter is a measuring instrument used to assess noise or sound levels by
measuring sound pressure. Often referred to as a sound pressure level (SPL) meter, decibel
(dB) meter, noise meter or noise dosimeter, a sound level meter uses a microphone to
capture sound. The sound is then evaluated within the sound level meter and acoustic
measurement values are shown on the display of the sound level meter. The most common
unit of acoustic measurement for sound is the decibel (dB); however, some sound level
meter devices also determine the equivalent continuous sound level (Leq) and other
acoustic parameters. Some sound level meter devices can be permanently installed for
continuous monitoring of sound levels at a working or construction sites.
➢ Noise Level Meter: Use Noise Level Meter instrument. When the noise level is above 80 dB the generators should be shut off and corrected.
➢ Hearing Protection: Wear appropriate Safety glasses with side shields and hearing protection when working near the generator and the sound level exceeds during generator operation.
➢ Fencing: The proper metal fencing should be done around the generator and fuel tank area work.
➢ Generator Safety: The following safety precautions measure shall be advised to the
technicians and operators:
➢ Keep the generator and hands dry.
➢ Operate on a dry surface under an open, canopy- like structure.
➢ Plug appliances directly into the generator.
➢ NEVER plug the generator into a wall outlet. This practice, known as back feeding, can
cause a fatal electrocution risk to utility workers and others.
➢ If necessary to connect a generator to house wiring to power appliances, have a
qualified electrician install appropriate equipment.
➢ Before refueling the generator, turn it off and let it cool. Fuel spilled on hot engine parts
could ignite.
➢ Always store fuel outside of living areas in properly labeled, non-glass containers.
➢ Store fuel away from any fuel-burning appliance.
➢ If you must connect a generator to house wiring, have an electrician add the appropriate
equipment.
➢ Use appropriate PPE equipment and take care of the following precautions while
operating plants.
➢ The Environmental specialist have notified the Contractors to minimize unnecessary,
excessive noise while working, and by maintaining normal working hours and provide
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sound-deadening devices on equipment and take noise abatement measures that are
necessary to comply with the environmental requirements and standards and also
distributing protective device for those worker which are involved in operating
machineries. Advanced and quiet plants and machines are available which are
specifically designed to produce less noise e.g. hydraulically powered equipment
produce less noise than pneumatic power. Proper review of construction methodology is
necessary to consider quieter methods for road construction an order to produce less
noise. The following general recommendation should be used by the contractor.
➢ The Contractor shall take all necessary measures to ensure that operation of all
mechanical equipment and construction processes on and off the site shall not cause
any unnecessary or excessive noise.
➢ Construction equipment and machinery will be fitted with mufflers, silencers and
maintained properly.
➢ Vehicles and equipment used should confirm to the approved noise pollution norms.
➢ The use of horns should be kept for safety considerations.
➢ Noise events will be scheduled for appropriate times of the day to avoid disturbance of
any programmed community gatherings.
➢ Community awareness of the project activities and schedules will be created to enable
community members plan accordingly.
➢ At construction sites within 500 m of settlements, high noise level operation will be
stopped between 2200h to 0600h. Regular maintenance of the construction vehicle and
machinery will be performed to reduce the noise level.
Table 7: Results of environmental parameters measurements during the Reporting Period
Locations
Noise/
sound
Level
(dB)
Max/
avg
(40- 90
dB)
Dust level µg/m3
HCHO/TV
OC mg/m3
(0.0001.999)/
(0-9.999)
Water Parameter
(PM10)
(0-999)
(PM2.5)
(0-999)
(PM1.0)
(0-999) BOD
COD DO Nitrate pH
Total
Hardnes
s (TDS)
ppm
Main
Office
Kitchen 68(dB) 742µg/m3 456µg/m
3
953
µg/m3 0.7 mg/m3
2 ppm 6.8mg/l 10 mg/l 6.5 260mg/l
Office 45(dB) 297µg/m3 357 µg/m3 462
µg/m3 0.75 mg/m3
0.8ppm 6.8mg/l 10 mg/l 6.5 260mg/l
Room 55(dB) 455
µg/m3 543 µg/m3
663
µg/m3 0.7 mg/m3
2 ppm 6.8mg/l 10 mg/l 6.5 260mg/l
Open Yard 56(dB) 256
µg/m3 985 µg/m3
793
µg/m3 0.6 mg/m3 2 ppm 7.8mg/l 10 mg/l 6.5 260mg/l
Generator
Site 85(dB)
876
µg/m3 237 µg/m3
532
µg/m3 0.9 mg/m3
2 ppm 3.6mg/l 23 mg/l 7.3 4 50mg/l
Site
Office Kitchen 66(dB) 789
µg/m3
396
µg/m3
853
µg/m3 0.8 mg/m3 2 ppm
6.8mg/l 9 mg/l
6.5 400mg/l
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Office 65(dB) 345
µg/m3 482 µg/m3
628
µg/m3 0.8 mg/m3 2 ppm 6.8mg/l
8 mg/l 6.5 280mg/l
Room 45(dB) 235
µg/m3 264 µg/m3
468
µg/m3 0.87 mg/m3 2 ppm 6.8mg/l 8 mg/l 6.5 320mg/l
Open Yard 65(dB) 569
µg/m3 348 µg/m3
346
µg/m3 0.84 mg/m3 2 ppm 6.8mg/l 8 mg/l 6.5 600mg/l
Garage 37(dB) 456
µg/m3 876 µg/m3
679
µg/m3 0.9 mg/m3 2 ppm 6.8mg/l 8 mg/l 7.0 560mg/l
Generator
Site 78(dB)
784
µg/m3
496
µg/m3
684
µg/m3 0.73 mg/m3 6 ppm
2.4mg/l 18 mg/l 7.7 780mg/l
Road
securit
y/ Site
Camp
Utility Area 67(dB) 345
µg/m3
952
µg/m3
457
µg/m3 0.87mg/m3 3 ppm 6.8mg/l 8 mg/l 6.5 345mg/l
Office 55(dB) 345
µg/m3
583
µg/m3
645
µg/m3 0.72mg/m3 3 ppm 5.9mg/l 8 mg/l 6.5 540mg/l
Quarters 66(dB) 986
µg/m3
896
µg/m3
595
µg/m3
0.75mg/m3 3 ppm 4.8mg/l 8 mg/l 6.5 457mg/l
Stock Yard 54(dB) 349
µg/m3
458
µg/m3
447
µg/m3
0.86mg/m3 3 ppm 2.8mg/l 8 mg/l 6.5 749mg/l
Garage 59(dB) 786
µg/m3
457
µg/m3
358
µg/m3
0.64mg/m3 3 ppm 5.8mg/l 8 mg/l 7.5 470mg/l
Generator
Site 92(dB) 967
µg/m3
1456
µg/m3
390
µg/m3 0.76mg/m3 5.8ppm 5.8mg/l 14 mg/l 8.2 800mg/l
Crushe
r Plant
Utility Area 97(dB)
1346µg/m3
1457
µg/m3
456
µg/m3 0.84 mg/m3 8ppm
7.8mg/l 34mg/l 6.5 900mg/l
Office 78(dB)
1768µg/m3
863
µg/m3
268
µg/m3 0.73 mg/m3 2 ppm
7.8mg/l 11mg/l
6.5 340mg/l
Quarters 60(dB)
1739µg/m3
478
µg/m3
579
µg/m3 0.85 mg/m3
2 ppm 7.8mg/l 11mg/l 6.5 545mg/l
Stock Yard 68(dB)
1341µg/m3
237
µg/m3
356
µg/m3 0.69 mg/m3
2 ppm 7.8mg/l 11mg/l 6.5 545mg/l
Garage 78(dB)
2784µg/m3
567
µg/m3
1237
µg/m3 0.85 mg/m3 8 ppm
7.8mg/l 11mg/l 7.9 470mg/l
Generator
Site 88(dB)
2345µg/m3
1383
µg/m3
1335
µg/m3 0.82 mg/m3 11ppm
3.8mg/l 24 mg/l 8.4 780mg/l
Wareh
o-use
Utility Area 56(dB) 234 µg/m3 1167
µg/m3
785
µg/m3 0.96 mg/m3 4 ppm
8.8mg/l 13 mg/l 7.7 500mg/l
Office 89(dB) 794
µg/m3
386
µg/m3
347
µg/m3 0.83 mg/m3
2 ppm 6.8mg/l 9 mg/l
6.5 450mg/l
Quarters 56(dB) 953
µg/m3
752
µg/m3
976
µg/m3 0.93 mg/m3
2 ppm 4.4mg/l 19 mg/l 6.5 6 50mgg/l
Stock Yard 87(dB) 847
µg/m3
1287
µg/m3
457
µg/m3 0.73 mg/m3 9 ppm
3.9mg/l 23mg/l 6.5 650mg/l
Barrow
area 45(dB) 235
µg/m3
375
µg/m3
964
µg/m3 0.84 mg/m3 34ppm Nill Nill Nill Nill
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Working Area, Road Project
Sta
129+50
0
Chamtalah
Square
constructio
n
67(dB)
1398µg/m3
1543
µg/m3
937
µg/m3 0.89 mg/m3 23ppm
Nill Nill Nill Nill
Sta
120+50
0
Drains
constructio
n
69(dB) 2 567
µg/m3
1478
µg/m3
1689
µg/m3 0.69 mg/m3 12ppm Nill Nill Nill Nill
Sta
135+00
0
Road
shoulders
pavements
77(dB) 1 973
µg/m3
1379
µg/m3
1667
µg/m3 0.74 mg/m3 23ppm Nill Nill Nill Nill
2.2.5 Soil erosion and siltation
The disturbance of upper layer soil during excavation makes it susceptible to increased risk
of increased run-off and erosion. The rain water may cause an erosion of embankment
during rainy season. Inadequate drainage may block a rainstorm flow and eventually cause
the flooding and siltation of site and surrounding areas. Soil erosion is a natural process in
which particles of soil are moved by wind and water and displaced to another location.
Erosion is one of the biggest concerns of earth's land surface. It has many impacts on
engineering construction works and also effects agricultural production. The objective of this
report is to highlight the various methods that can be employed to control soil erosion and
cutting. To control the soil erosion soil conservation practices are needed to overcome the
problem of Soil erosion at embankment slopes. Mostly the soil erosion caused by rain fall
during rainy seasons.
Observation: Insignificant erosion and sedimentation observed at road side earthen drains
and road side slopes, however in Km 120+800 and Km 121+400 the water leakage problem
was observed as a result of cutting and destruction of small irrigation drains.
Mitigation measures: The consultant instructs the contractor to control temporary erosion
and apply the sediment control measures for dikes, drains, sedimentation of basins,
grassing, and mulching areas, until permanent and proper drainage and erosion control
facilities are completed and operative. Planting of trees effectively reduce the speed of
surface water runoff and as such, lessens erosion and prevents toxic substances and
chemicals from washing into water systems. Plantation of trees and vegetation such as
flowers, grass, and shrubs covers the outer surface of the land and prevent both soil and
water erosion. There are two basic measures for controlling the soil erosion which composed
of by reducing runoff amount and reducing the runoff velocity. The contractor should comply
with following standards.
➢ Avoiding earthworks during the rainy season.
➢ In borrow pit; the depth of the pits is being maintained so that the sides of the excavation
site has a slope not steeper than 1:4.
➢ Soil erosion along the borrow pit is being monitored to mitigate impacts on nearby lands.
➢ Protective measures are being taken to control the creation of mosquito-breeding sites in
case the borrow pits were filled with water.
➢ Borrow pits are being used for construction, but during the excavation, top 20 cm soil
cover was being preserved for vegetation after the excavation of the pits.
➢ The contractor maintained the slope of cut and fills, clean and operationalize drainage
system, inlet and outlet of structures, which may cause of soil erosion in future.
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2.2.6 Disposal of Excavated Materials
The disposal of unsuitable spoil material is a serious environmental issue. The improper
disposal may cause the water pollution and dusting. But in section: 02 disposal of excavated
material is not a big issue because more than 90% of the project road lengths pass through
barren land. It does not have major adverse impact. Only 2% of the road passes through
residential areas and in those areas, there is sufficient place for disposal of excavated
unsuitable material. However the place of disposal of excavated material is monitored any
approved by environmental specialist of contractor, PIE and project manager (MOT).
Guidelines for identification of debris and disposal
➢ Dumping sites are located at least 100 m away from road alignment.
➢ Dumping sites do not contaminate any water sources, rivers etc.
➢ Residential areas are not located at downwind side of these locations.
➢ Dumping sites have adequate capacity equal to the amount of debris generated.
➢ Public perception about the location of debris disposal site has to be obtained before
finalizing the location.
➢ Permission from the head of the local communities or village societies to be obtained for
the selected dumping site.
2.2.7 Waste Management:
During the report period it was observed that the solid waste generated in the camp was
poorly managed. Environmental specialist has informed the contractor has to ensure proper
management for the solid waste generated in the camp and should be collected on a regular
basis. Moreover, the waste should be disposed in already identified disposal sites.
During site observation it was also observed that the contractor has no plan for reuse and
recycling of the waste generated inside the camp as well as in construction site.
Environmental engineer instructed the contractor to adopt a suitable plan to insure minimum
waste generation and to increase in reuse and recycling of possible.
As it is known that Sapary- Surkhroad Road project is passing throw Memla park, and it is
named as a visitor site for tourists at Nangarhar Km 117+000 up to 117+500, so damping of
unsuitable material is prohibited in this area, and if the contractor is doing so, then a proper
plan is required for damping of loss materials.. The environmental specialist has timely
informed the contractor that all the activities should be taken in accordance environmental
and social impact assessment (approved from NEPA Afghanistan). During the report period
it was observed the contractor is damping the unsuitable construction material in very
improper ways which affect the beautification of Memla Park.
Observation 01: During the site visits and environmental compliance inspections it has
been observed that contractor is damping loss construction materials with proper way and
was not affecting the beauty of Memla park and surrounding areas.
Observation 02: During the site visits and environmental compliance inspections it has
been observed that contractor is damping loss construction materials in proper way which
not affecting the beauty of constructed road and surrounding areas.
Mitigation measures: The environmental specialist instructed the contractor to keep
construction activities under surveillance, and avoid dumping of these materials in improper
way. The Contractor had also been instructed to submit a proper plan for identification of
damping locations and similarly advised for the proper implementation of the Environmental
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Management Plan (EMP), specifically prepared for this project. The following are the general
information about waste management during the reporting period.
2.2.8 Cumulative Waste
Mainly municipal and project activities cumulative waste was produced during the monitoring
period. Cumulative waste was produced in main Office of contractor, police Guard Camp
Bawli, concrete Plant/ Site Camp, Asphalt Plant and at warehouse during the monitoring
period. According to the contractor the average solid waste averaged calculated is 0.8
Kg/capita/day. So, the overall solid waste production in the site camp is averaged as 14 Kg
per day as there 250 employees reside in the project. The solid waste collected from door to
door at the site camps with the help of waste tray and is then stored in the main collection
point. The trucks then take the collected solid waste to the municipality landfill for further
disposal. Details of waste record are provided in Table 8 and 9 as below:
TABLE 8: DETAIL OF SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AT PROJECT SITE DURING REPORT PERIOD
Collection Point
Type of Solid Waste Total Weight
(Kg/Day)
Grand Total
(Kg/Day)
Kitchen
Waste
Plastic
Waste
Any other
type
19.8 Kg
Main Office of contractor 3 kg 0.3 kg Nil 3.3 kg
police Guard Camp (Bawli) 8Kg 1Kg 1.5 Kg 10.5 Kg
Concrete Plant/ Site Camp Nil Nil Nil 0 kg
Asphalt Plant 1 Kg 5Kg Nil 1 kg
Warehouse Nil Nil Nil 0 Kg
TABLE 9: DETAIL OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DURING REPORT PERIOD
N
o
Type of
Waste
Waste
Source
Quantity of Waste
Generated Daily
Treatment/
disposal route
Final Disposal
sites for waste
1 Non-
Hazardous Kitchen waste 1.5 Kg Dump in the Fit
Disposed at
approved
disposal site
2 Non-
Hazardous Sewage Water 250L
Goes to city
Drainage
Systems
Goes to city
Drainage and
Sewer Systems
3 Hazardous Machinery
Maintenance Nill
Grease engine
oil etc. collected
in barrels
Grease engine oil
etc. collected in
barrels
4 Hazardous Construction
equipment’s Nil Nil Nil
5 Non-
Hazardous
Construction
activities
Wastes of foods and
waters as well as
construction scrapes
Collected in
Dust beans and
then disposed
through city
municipality
Collected in Dust
beans and then
disposed through
city municipality
6 Hazardous Discarded
material Nil Nil Nil
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2.2.9 Impacts to Flora and Fauna
During the reporting period in the project the construction activities have no adverse effect or
impact to flora & fauna has been observed. During the reporting period, no tree has cut at
site and no impact of wild life. In order to protect flora and fauna the overall environmental
pollutants should be at the range of acceptable level that not pause any harm to living
organism and environments. Construction wastes cleaning material, road supplies, paints,
crushing and coal wastes, workers wastes, packages from construction materials and
chemical wastes are always hazardous to the environment and all living organisms. It’s very
important that constructor must always use the recyclable and bio degradable materials
which decompose easily. Advance sewage treatment and firm’s now clean the wastewater
without the use of chemicals. Plastic leftovers such as used plastic water bottles, disposable
plastic plates, road supplies, paints, crushing and coal wastes, workers wastes frequently
end up in the oceans, lakes, streams and rivers, contaminating natural habitats and
destroying aquatic life.
2.2.10 Health and Safety
Personal safety equipment’s especially footwear, safety jackets, helmets etc. to be supplied
to workers depending on their activities. No community health and safety issues relating to
the Project were reported during the Project Implementation period.
Observation: During the site inspection the environmental specialist observed that no PPE
provided to labor therefor a letter has been send to contractor to comply with environment
and safety provision, now the contractor has provided the safety equipment but workers are
not regularly using safety equipment – as observed during inspection the contractor has not
properly construct detour roads and excavation for the culverts and road widening create
safety risks.
Mitigation measure: Beside the personal safety equipment the Contractor has been
instructed also to provide warning signs, speed limits and signals, provision of safety gears
to workers depending on their activity, checking of safety arrangements by the safety
officers, safety training for new employees before start work. To minimize the hazards and
risks at the workplace the following will be carried out:
➢ Installation of signboards and symbols in risky and hazardous areas, to inform workers to
be careful.
➢ Removing all scrap and waste material from the work area.
➢ Install fire extinguishers and/or other fire-fighting equipment at every work site to prepare
for any accidental fire hazards.
➢ Use only trained staff to assemble, install and repair all electrical equipment to prevent
risks of electrical shocks.
➢ Where scaffolds are required (may be required at the road bridges, culverts and
retaining walls), ensuring that each scaffold or its components shall be capable of
supporting its own weight and at least 4 times the maximum intended load applied or
transmitted to it. The rope should be capable of supporting at least 6 times the maximum
intended load applied or transmitted to that rope.
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2.2.11 Training
No formal environmental training conducted at the site due to security issues, but local
environmental specialist trained people individually talking to them at the accommodations
and at the working site. Any large meeting could attract insurgents. Some of the non -Formal
and social awareness programs was conducted in different places of project site, these all
were carried out to carry out all environmental activities towards a positive plate form. The
details and result of social awareness programs and informal trainings are available in Table
14.
3. Materials Resources Utilization
The current reporting period from 1st July to 31 December 2019 the project utilized many
material resources an order to accomplish and complete the current road project. As these
material is very risky for labor and worker if they don’t use proper personal protective
equipment’s. During work in road construction projects and as the site inspections shows
that no proper safety measure were taken during the handlings these materials, so it was
strictly recommended to contractor to pay full attention on environmental impacts and
mitigation measures similarly the working on site should adopt their personal safety.
During current reporting period the contractor has utilized Cement (construction materials) in
huge amount for concrete section of road, bridges, culverts, drains, and road site walls from
km 117+000 up to 138+000. The filling of useable construction material caused cleaning
some of disposed material from top similarly has positive impact on environment by cleaning
those locations where the materials were dumped in unsuitable way. The following tables 10,
11, 12 & 13 present the general detail of all material utilized during reporting period.
TABLE 10: DETAIL OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AT PROJECT SITE DURING REPORT PERIOD
TABLE 11: DETAIL OF MATERIAL RESOURCE UTILIZATION AT PROJECT SITE DURING REPORTING PERIOD
S.N Type of Material Unit Current Stocks Used Remarks
1 Cement Bags 1200 19160 Quality product
2 Sand m3 100 5200 Quality product
3 Stone / Boulders m3 200 2150 Tested Stone
4 Base Course material
/Aggregates/Dust m3 0
7480 Quality product
5 Sub base material m3 0 6940 Quality product
6 100mm PVC pipe Rm 0 500 Quality product
7 Geotextile sq.m. 0 0
8 Reinforcement MT 0 0.5 Quality product
9 Ply for formworks sq.m. 0 500 Quality product
10 Diesel liter 3000 200000 Quality product
11 Kerosene liter 0 3500 Quality product
12 Bitumen 60/70 ton 590 900 Quality product
13 Bitumen 80/100 ton 0 0
No Item Name Utilization Source Quantity Daily Quantity (6
months) Remarks
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TABLE 12: DETAIL OF ESTIMATED WATER CONSUMPTION AT PROJECT SITE DURING REPORT PERIOD
Purpose Water source Consumption (tones)
Daily Monthly Reporting period (M)MMMmonths) Dust suppression and compaction of
road layers
Canal and underground
water
5 150 900
Producing of Concrete and precast components
Canal and underground
water
3.2 94 565
Sanitary and hygiene needs Underground
water 1.5 45 1350
Drinking water R/O filter water (Asma, Crystal )
0.5 3 90
Planation and crush plant water Canal water 1.8 54 324
Total for reporting period 3229
TABLE 13: DETAIL SOURCE OF ELECTRICITY AT THE PROJECT FACILITIES DURING REPORT PERIOD
Project facility Solar
panels Generator City electricity
Main Office Nill Yes Yes
Office of Contractor Nill Yes Yes
Asphalt plant Nill Yes Yes
Concrete plant Nill Yes Yes
Others Nill Nill Nill
1 Drinking
Water
Purified water
(Cristal Company)
15L Main office 2700L Everyone can utilize
sufficient and safe
water 15L Site Office 2700L
50L Security camp 9000L
2 Usable
Water Open fit (Spring)
120L For kitchen,
Washrooms, and
other Cleanings
23000 L Every place have
sufficient Sanitary and
safe water
3 Electricity Generator 50-80 Units 14400 Units
Sufficient and Regular
availability of full power
electricity
4 Fuel Fuel pump installed
in camp
Nill Nill No Fuel pump is
installed in camp
5 Transport
and
Equipment’s
Vehicle
Daily Three Office
Cars are uses for
Transport
Sufficient for proper
and on time
Transportation
6 Fire
extinguisher
Residential
Accommodation
Nill Nill Nill
7
Kitchen and
dining
equipment
Kitchen
Full availability of
every necessary
thing
Availability of
everything’s
till 6 months
Sufficient amount of
dining and kitchen
utensils are available
at offices
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4. Public Awareness Programs and GRM
The grievance redress mechanism GRM is establishes and there is database and
complaints registration forms both in English and local language to allow any AP to
appeal or disagree whatever decision that may have impact to anyone, any
practices, or activities arising from project activities, environmental impacts
associated to project activities, land or other assets compensation. APs will be fully
informed of their rights and of the procedures for addressing complaints during
consultation, surveys, and time of compensation. It is also worth to be mentioned
that the GRM committees stablished in Surkhroad and Khogyani districts. List of
Public Consultation/Meetings Conducted during report period is provided in table 14.
In order to ensure environmental compliance of the remaining part of the project the
following measures are recommended:
➢ The Contractor shall immediately obtain the National Environmental Protection
Agency (NEPA) permit for the installation of the asphalt plant, concrete batching
plant, and borrow areas the quarry operation which are currently not in
accordance to the environmental guidelines set out by the NEPA and Ministry of
Mines.
➢ The contractor should prepare and approve a spoil disposal plan as soon as
possible and clean up improper spoiling sites. All dumping sites are subject to
prior approval by the Consultant.
➢ This plan should specify location for temporary and permanent spoil sites and
approximate haulage distances. No permanent material disposal is allowed near
trees and closer than 10 meters to water bodies.
➢ The contractor should prepare and submit a tree planting plan in accordance with
presented above recommendations. The cutting of trees and damage to
vegetation along the alignment should be minimized.
➢ The Contractor should employ an environment, health and safety manager and
he/she should prepare and submit weekly environmental reports.
➢ The Contractor should considerably improve the housekeeping practices at the
work places and accommodation. The Contractor should submit the construction
camp, batch concrete plant and crushing plant plans for approval. The lavatories
and trash bins should be set up in sufficient numbers to accommodate the needs
at the work sites and areas.
➢ The contractor shall work and construct the detour roads prior to scarifying the
existence road pavement and demolition of existence structures.
TABLE 14: LIST OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION/MEETINGS CONDUCTED DURING REPORT PERIOD
Dates Venues Participants type
/number* Agenda Issues discussed
08/08/2019
09/08/2019
MOT
Office
Khogyani &
Surkhroad District
elders and Shura
Principles of
eligibility
entitlement and
Project description, land and
assets verification and
compensation methodology,
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19/09/2019
30/09/2019
Fatihaba
d Bazar
compensation. grievance and redress
mechanism and establishment
of community for lands and
assets verification and GRM.
03/10/2019
16/10/2019
Chamtala
Bazar
Principles of flood
protection and
immediate
response
Flood information, controlling
soil erosion and types of floods
and disasters at Khogyani and
Surkhroad district. Protection
procedure have been discussed.
13/10/2019
14/10/2019
MOT
Office
Representative of
telecommunication
companies.
PM and ES
Emergency
Response During
disasters and
compensation
Methods of protection,
information receiving about
floods, first Aid measures,
information sharing with
responding organizations
17/10/2019
18/10/2019
Surkhroa
d Bazar
Program Director,
PM and
Environmental
Specialist
Social awareness
programs about
the benefits of
plantation at their
surroundings.
Benefits of plantation, planation
procedures, information about
plants selection according to soil
and temperature, plant
protection measures, types and
methods of irrigations.
Information about cuttings,
thinning, grafting buddings
propagation. Information about
soil managements.
29/10/2019
Nangarh
ar
governor
House
Surkhrod
Community
members
Nangarhar
governor
Program Director,
PIE, and PM and
ES
Land related
Grievances and
Proper
awareness to
villagers about
flora and funa
protections
Information about composting.
Wild life protection. Methods of
reporting about hunters.
Information about fisheries. Land
scraping informations,
information about global
warming, and proper information
about ozone (o3).
16/112019
Memlah
garden
PIE, and PM and
ES
Social awareness
about waste
disposals
Social awareness
about villages
sewerage
systems
Information about waste, their
bad impact on environments,
awareness program about
plastic bags along with
disadvantages, disposal
methods, management
information about their waste
waters, information about
recycling of waste products and
recommendation about dustbins.
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12/11/2019
Bowli
Shura
and
elders at
Bowli
camp
Contractor
employs, labors
and community
elders of
Surkhroad,
Khogyai and
Shirzad
Workers Safety
Awareness
program
Along with
Addressing
Environmental
Issues
Information about dust
controlling, noise controlling ,
information about digital sound
meters their usage, information
about sanitation and hygiene
measures, information and
benefits about personal
protective equipment’s,
information about labor rules
and regulations.
13/12/2019
XBRB
working
camp
Community elders
of Memla village of
Khogyani
Principles of
eligibility
entitlement and
compensation
Project progress; public
awareness; security conditions
and the importance of local
people endorsement from the
project.
4.1 Issues Tracking (Based on Non-Conformance Notices)
A grievance redress mechanism shall be available to allow any APs to appeal or disagree on whatever decision that may have impact on anyone, any practices, or activities arising from land or other assets compensation. APs will be fully informed of their rights and of the procedures for addressing complaints during consultation, surveys, and time of compensation. The Complaints registration forms both in English and Local language was developed by
PMO/MOT environmental specialist. The Grievance Committee and project staff will help the
APs in filling-out the forms and pass them to the appropriate authority and will assist them at
every stage of the complaint process. The following tables 15 & 16 and figure 4 represents
the summary of grievances/complaints raised during the reporting period.
TABLE 15: SUMMARY OF GRIEVANCE’S AND COMPLAINTS DURING REPORT PERIOD
Location
Number of Grievances
Type of Grievances Tracked Closed open
cases
Surkhurud Land/asset related
disputes 10 0 10
Sherzad Security threats 1 1 0
Khogiany Air pollution 3 3 0
Chamtalah Contractor work Labor
Dues 1 1 0
Memla Bagh Health and Safety 1 1 0
Total 16 6 10
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FIGURE 4: SUMMARY OF ISSUES TRACKED DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD
TABLE 16: DETAIL OF ISSUES TRACKED AT THE PROJECT FACILITIES DURING REPORT PERIOD
No Issue Number of
Issues Percentage % Statues
1 Open Issues 10 62.5 Open
2 Closed Issues 6 37.5 Closed
Total issue tracked 16
4.2 Trends
The statistical estimate of the issues started from the previous monitoring period and the local Environmental Specialist was mobilized only in October 2019. For this reason the significant increase of identified issues observed compared to 1st Quarter. Due to regular monitoring in the 2nd Quarter more issues were identified. The maximal numbers of identified issues (50 %) were solved immediately. Within the Final 3rd Quarter the frequency and number of inspections increased and identification of issues stabilized as mentioned in table 17 as below.
TABLE 17: COMPARISON OF OPEN AND CLOSED ISSUES BY QUARTERS
Reporting Period Total No of Issues % issues Closed % issues closed late
Aug-Sep 2019 4 38 64
Oct-Nov 2019 9 57 30
December 2019 2 80 0
4.3 Unanticipated Environmental Impacts or Risks
There haven’t been any unidentified Environmental impacts in the project so far.
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4.4 Social Safeguard
The project requires acquisition of private land/asset, so the resettlement team has
conducted a series of consultations with project affected persons (APs), governmental
authorities and community elders. An Establishment of Land and Assets Determination
Committee had been completed in Surkhroad and Khogyani Districts. The land asset
documents verification committee and grievance redress mechanism (GRM) committees
have been established in Surkhroad, Khogyani and Sherzad districts.
4.5 SSEMP Review
During current report period some issues has been raised and instructed the contractor to
take necessary action to insure that the project is not creating any environmental hazard,
some of the major issue where the contractor has been found not able to implement
mitigation or monitoring measures, as following
• Water Quality
• Waste water management
• Solid Waste Management
• Damping of Unsuitable Construction Material
• Air Quality and Dust Generation
• Noise and Vibration Control
• Soil Erosion
• Public and Workers’ Safety
4.5.1 SEMP Effectiveness
The prepared and revised SSEMP in general proved the efficiency during the Project
Implementation. Most of measures included to SSEMP were effective and allowed avoiding
of major environmental issues arising and minimizing of the issues of medium and low
significance.
The measures included to SSEMP were efficient and ensured the identification and in most
of cases a timely and efficient mitigation of observed environmental impacts. However, it is
recommended to provide more detailed schedule and protocols for mitigation measures, as
well as detailed provisions for Environmental Monitoring.
4.5.2 Unanticipated Impacts
No unanticipated environmental impacts were recorded during the Project Implementation.
All of recorded impacts or issues were covered by IEE/ SSEMP.
4.6 Good Practice
➢ The project is in the completion stage so a range of best practices by the contractor were identified during the monitoring period.
➢ The first issue which is worth noting is that the contractor has organized its work camps in a good manner, and the locations for different activities have been chosen well so that they are in line with the given recommendation.
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➢ The contractor has started tree plantation process in consultation with local communities and governmental authorities. Details of tree plantation will be provided in next reporting period.
➢ The Contractor managed to minimize the losses of vegetation. As well as the contractor makes efforts to maximise the use green sources of energy (mainly solar) wherever it is possible.
4.7 Opportunities for Improvement
The road project is passing throw mountainous land, and there is very minor impact that has environmental hazard, keeping these point in to account there are many Opportunities for improvement. The significant opportunities for better project implementation and management of environmental effect for the future projects in the project area directly connect with the improvement of security situation.
1. Dumping of Loss Material in Proper Place: The project is passing throw desert like
land so there enough space to dump the unsuitable construction material. So keeping
the condition of site in to account the contractor has an opportunity to minimize the
negative environmental impact on the site.
2. Protection of Agricultural Area: As we don’t have enough agricultural land along the
road alignment, so there is an opportunity for the contractor to establish a proper method
as per the approved tree plantation plan for the beautification of the project area, and to
protect the agricultural area of the project.
3. Protection of Natural Habitat: The Road project is located in mountainous and hilly
area, and the contractor has an opportunity protect these natural habitats found along
the road alignment.
4. Water Quality: The inspection of the project site has shown that there are minimum
water sources in the area, so there is an opportunity for contractor to take necessary
actions to save the available water sources along our road alignment.
5. Solid Waste Management: The solid waste generated in the site in collected to an open
pit very close to engineer’s residential accommodation which cause environmental
hazard. The contractor can easily manage and cover the pit so that it will not cause any
environmental impact to the project.
6. Air Quality and Dust Generation: During physical construction of the project many
places has been found that in many locations the dust was generated due to vehicles
movement as well as working machinery in the site which cause to effect the air quality
of the project site. To maintain the air quality there is many opportunities for contractor to
control, so that the air quality will remain natural.
7. Public and Workers’ Safety: Public and workers' safety is the important element of the
project, the contractor has to keep it their top priorities and to provide all necessary
equipment’s for the workers during their work in the site. This can be easily improved by
providing all PPE to project staff.
5. Conclusion and Recommendations
The project construction activity was implemented according to ADB guideline for category B
project. The project impacts were not significant, and most of them were construction related
such as dust pollution, noise levels, loss of roadside vegetation, and traffic flow disruption.
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These impacts were considered temporary and were addressed through environmental
mitigation. The project road has not any cultural or historical sensitive areas and no effects
on flora and fauna.
During the period of this report work construction have been ongoing with all construction
machinery.
The environmental monitoring covers air, water and noise. While dust pollution in the Project
area exceeds the applicable limits by a slight margin. Project-related construction activities
are contributing these issues. However, the impact will be temporary and localized and will
disappear once the construction is completed. There have been no significant public
complaints about the environmental impacts of the project. Main Contractor camps and labor
camps, storage areas and vehicle/machinery places are being maintained according to
existing Environment, health and safety standards. In the construction phase, contractor
promise was satisfied to protect the environment, Health and Safety. Adequate attention has
been paid to the implementation of mitigation measures and environmental monitoring.
Through the implementation of the mitigation measures, the environmental impacts have
been prevented or reduced to the minimum level possible. Environmental provisions have
been incorporated into the civil works contracts.
No significant environmental impacts resulted from the project implementation activities is
possible. In summary, the project will have an overall beneficial impact after completion. The
project has been supervised by the Xinjiang Beixin Road and Bridge Group Co. Ltd Sapary-
Surkhroad Road Construction Project.
The following suggestions to be strictly followed:
➢ Selection of the borrow pit area and disposal site away from the current road alignment and agriculture lands in a suitable location to prevent land slide, erosion and waterways blockage. Also after disposing the loose excavated material it should be compacted to avid air pollution and dust emission.
➢ Keep work areas organized; ensure that there is adequate provision of correctly marked waste containers made be available at construction camp for the disposal of wastes, the contractor should considerably improve the housekeeping practices at the works places and accommodation.
➢ For new borrow areas, all measures will be taken to avoid loss of productive soil. ➢ Contractors should take permission for NEPA and M/O, Mines and local authority of
stone from the riverbed or hill area if applicable. ➢ Any waste petroleum products will be collected, stored, & disposed of at approved sites
as per Hazardous Waste Management Act. ➢ Contractor must appoint Environment and Safety officer. ➢ Provision of adequate healthcare facilities (first aid) accessible within the
project site.
Evaluation of Environmental Impact and Mitigation Measures of on-going construction activities during the reporting period is provided under Annex I, Environmental Impact Monitoring Summary is reflected under Annex II and photo gallery is presented in Annex III.
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Annex- I
Evaluation of Environmental Impact and Mitigation Measures of on-going construction activities from 1st July 2019 to 31 July 2019.
Responsible Person: Tariqullah Tasal Environmental Specialist.
Abbreviations: HS-Highly satisfaction, S- Satisfaction, NS- Not Satisfaction, NA- Not applicable
Road section 1 2 3
4 Km Chainage 120.0-130.0 130.0-140.0 140.0-150.0
Level of satisfaction HS S NS NA HS S NS NA HS S NS NA
1. Earthworks and soil conservations
1.1Disposal of debris and spoil
√
√
√
1.2 Protection of agricultural areas √ √ √
1.3 Protection of ground cover
Vegetation
√ √ √
1.4 Burrowing of earth √ √ √
1.5 Erosion control √ √ √
1.6 Quarry operations √ √ √
2. Water pollution
2.1 Protection of water sources √ √ √
2.2 Prevention of water quality
Worsening
√ √ √
2.3 No Siltation of water bodies √ √ √
2.4 No alteration of drainage paths √ √ √
2.5 Precautions for contamination of water from construction materials
√ √ √
2.6 Locating, sanitation & waste disposal in construction camps
√ √ √
2.7 Adequate facilities for disposal of sewerage & solid waste
√ √ √
2.8 No impact to the public or community water supply
√ √ √
3. Air pollution
3.1 Effective management of dust √ √ √
3.2 Delivering material effectively covered while transporting
√ √ √
3.3 Vehicle speed limit, which control the dust emissions.
√ √ √
3.4 Watering of Construction & transportation sites
√ √ √
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3.5 Immediate cleaning of debris, dust & other material from the road
√ √ √
3.6 Level of emissions from construction vehicles, equipment &
Machinery
√ √ √
3.7 Regularly serviced machinery equipment & vehicle √ √ √
3.8 Level of air emission from material extraction sites √ √ √
4. Noise pollution and vibration
4.1 Level of noise from vehicles,
plants& equipment
√ ✓ ✓ √
√√√
4.2 Level of vibration from
machineries& equipment
√
5. Impact on flora and fauna
5.1 Minimize loss or damage of trees √
5.2 No destruction of other flora √
5.3 No removal of trees in protected area √
5.4 No impact to wild fauna and their habitats
√
6. Accidents and risks
6.1 Public &worker safety √
6.2 Provide proper safety appliances to workers (helmets, goggles, masks, foot wears.
√
6.3 adequate warning signals √
7. Health & safety
7.1 Prevention and control of vector based diseases
√
7.2 No vector breeding sites in the vicinity of labor camps
√
7.3 Adequate actions for worker’s health and safety
√
7.4 First aid facility
7.5 Adequate bathing, latrine facilities for labor camps
Labor camp is under construction. Latrines are available
7.6 No affect to adjacent watercourses by sewerage system
Sewerage system is not completed
7.7 Garbage disposed n/a √ n/a
8. Environmental enhancement
8.1 Road-side landscape √ √ √
8.2 Re-planting of trees, -re-vegetation of other plants No trees plantation was
undertaken
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8.3 Reconstruction of removed utilities such as water, electricity, telephone
No utilities were removed during the reporting period
Evaluation of Environmental Impact and Mitigation Measures of on-going
construction activities from 1st August 2019 to 31 August 2019. Responsible Person: Tariqullah Tasal Environmental Specialist.
Abbreviations: HS-Highly satisfaction, S- Satisfaction, NS- Not Satisfaction, NA-
Not applicable
Road section 1 2 3
4 Km Chainage 120.0-130.0 130.0-140.0 140.0-150.0
Level of satisfaction H/S S N/S N/A H/S S N/S N/A H/S S N/S N/A
1. Earth works and soil conservations
1.1 Disposal of debris and spoil √ √ √
1.2 Protection of agricultural areas √ √ √
1.3 Protection of ground cover vegetation
√ √ √
1.4 Borrowing of earth √ √ √
1.5 Erosion control √ √ √
1.6 Quarry operations √ √ √
2. Water pollution
2.1 Protection of water sources √ √ √
2.2 Prevention of water quality worsening √ √ √
2.3 No Siltation of water bodies √ √ √
2.4 No alteration of drainage paths √ √ √
2.5 Precautions for contamination of Water from construction materials
√ √ √
2.6 Locating, sanitation & waste Disposal in construction camps
√ √ √
2.7 Adequate facilities for disposal of Sewerage & solid waste
√ √ √
2.8 No impact to the public or community water supply
√ √ √
3. Air pollution
3.1 Effective management of dust √ √ √
3.2 Delivering material effectively covered while transporting √ √ √
3.3 Vehicle speed limit which control the dust emissions. √ √ √
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3.4 Watering of Construction & transportation sites √ √ √
3.5 Immediate cleaning of debris, dust & other material from the road √ √ √
3.6 Level of emissions from construction vehicles, equipment & machinery √ √ √
3.7 Regularly serviced machinery equipment’s & vehicles √ √ √
3.8 Level of air emission from material Extraction sites √ √ √
4. Noise pollution and vibration 4.1 Level of noise from vehicles, Plants & equipment √ √ √
4.2 Level of vibration from Machineries & equipment √ √ √
5. Impact on flora and fauna
5.1 Minimize loss or damage of trees √ √ √
5.2 No destruction of other floras √ √ √
5.3 No removal of trees in protected area √ √ √
5.4 No impact to wild fauna and their habitats
√ √ √
6. Accident sand risks
6.1 Public & worker safety √ √ √
6.2 Provide proper safety appliances to workers (helmets, goggles, masks, foot wears)
√ √ √
6.3 adequate warning signals √ √ √
7. Health & safety 7.1 Prevention and control of vector based diseases √ √ √
7.2 No vector breeding sites in the vicinity of labor camps √ √ √
7.3 Adequate actions for worker’s health and safety √ √ √
7.4 First aid facility √ √ √ 7.5 Adequate bathing, latrine facilities for labor camps
Labor camp is under construction. Latrines are
available 7.6 No affect to adjacent water courses by sewerage system Sewerage system is not completed
7.7 Garbage disposed N/A √ N/A
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8. Environmental enhancement
8.1 Road-side landscape √ √ √
8.2 Re-planting of trees, re-vegetation of other plants No trees plantation was under
taken
8.3 Reconstruction of removed utilities such as water electricity, telephone
No utilities were removed during the reporting
period
Evaluation of Environmental Impact and Mitigation Measures of on-going
construction activities for 1st Sep 2019 to 30 Sep 2019. Responsible Person: Tariqullah Tasal Environmental Specialist.
Abbreviations: HS-Highly satisfaction, S- Satisfaction, NS- Not Satisfaction, NA-
Not applicable
Road section 1 2 3
4 Km Chainage 120.0-130.0 130.0-140.0 140.0-150.0
Level of satisfaction HS S NS N/A HS S NS NA HS S NS
NA
1. Earth works and soil conservations
1.1 Disposal of debris and spoil
√ √ √
1.2 Protection of agricultural areas √ √ √
1.3 Protection of ground cover vegetation √ √ √
1.4 Borrowing of earth √ √ √ 1.5 Erosion control
√ √ √ 1.6 Quarry operations
√ √ √ 2. Water pollution
2.1 Protection of water sources √ √ √
2.2 Prevention of water quality worsening √ √ √
2.3 No Siltation of water bodies √ √ √
2.4 No alteration of drainage paths √ √ √
2.5 Precautions for contamination of Water from construction materials √ √ √
2.6 Locating, sanitation & waste Disposal in construction camps √ √ √
2.7 Adequate facilities for disposal of Sewerage & solid waste √ √ √
2.8 No impact to the public or community water supply √ √ √
3. Air pollution
3.1 Effective management of dust √ √ √
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3.2 Delivering material effectively covered while transporting √ √ √
3.3 Vehicle speed limit which control the dust emissions. √ √ √
3.4 Watering of Construction & transportation sites √ √ √
3.5 Immediate cleaning of debris, dust & other material from the road √ √ √
3.6 Level of emissions from construction vehicles, equipment & machinery √ √ √
3.7 Regularly serviced machinery equipment’s & vehicle √ √ √
3.8 Level of air emission from material Extraction sites √ √ √
4. Noise pollution and vibration
4.1 Level of noise from vehicles, Plants & equipment
√ √ √
4.2 Level of vibration from Machineries & equipment
√ √ √
5. Impact on flora and fauna
5.1 Minimize loss or damage of trees √ √ √
5.2 No destruction of other flora √ √ √
5.3 No removal of trees in protected area √ √ √
5.4 No impact to wild fauna and their habitats
√ √ √
6. Accident sand risks
6.1 Public & worker safety √ √ √ 6.2 Provide proper safety appliances to workers (helmets, goggles, masks, foot wears)
√ √ √
6.3 adequate warning signals √ √ √ 7. Health & safety
7.1 Prevention and control of vector based diseases
√ √ √
7.2 No vector breeding sites in the vicinity of labor camps
√ √ √
7.3 Adequate actions for worker’s health and safety
√ √ √
7.4 First aid facility √ √ √
7.5 Adequate bathing, latrine facilities for labor camps
Labor camp is under construction. Latrines are available
7.6 No affect to adjacent water courses by sewerage system
Sewerage system is not completed
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7.7 Garbage disposed n/a √ n/a
8. Environmental enhancement
8.1 Road-side landscape √ √ √
8.2 Re-planting of trees, re-vegetation of other plants No trees plantation was
undertaken
8.3 Reconstruction of removed utilities such as water electricity, telephone
No utilities were removed during the reporting period
Evaluation of Environmental Impact and Mitigation Measures of on-going construction activities 1st Oct to 30 Oct 2019.
Responsible Person: Tariqullah Tasal Environmental Specialist.
Abbreviations: HS-Highly satisfaction, S- Satisfaction, NS- Not Satisfaction, NA-
Not applicable
Road section 1 2 3
4 Km Chainage 120.0-130.0 130.0-140.0 140.0-150.0
Level of satisfaction HS S NS NA HS S NS NA HS S NS NA 1. Earthworks and soil conservations
1.1Disposal of debris and spoil √ √ √
1.2 Protection of agricultural areas √ √ √
1.3 Protection of ground cover
Vegetation
√ √ √
1.4 Borrowing of earth √ √ √ 1.5 Erosion control
√ √ √ 1.6 Quarry operations
√ √ √ 2. Water pollution
2.1 Protection of water sources √ √ √
2.2 Prevention of water quality
Worsening
√ √ √
2.3 No Siltation of water bodies √ √ √
2.4 No alteration of drainage paths √ √ √
2.5 Precautions for contamination of water from construction materials √ √ √
2.6 Locating, sanitation & waste disposal in construction camps √ √ √
2.7 Adequate facilities for disposal of sewerage & solid waste √ √ √
2.8 No impact to the public or community water supply √ √ √
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3. Air pollution
3.1 Effective management of dust √ √ √
3.2 Delivering material effectively covered while transporting √ √ √
3.3 Vehicle speed limit which control the dust emissions. √ √ √
3.4 Watering of Construction &transportation sites √ √ √
3.5 Immediate cleaning of debris, dust &other material from the road √ √ √
3.6 Level of emissions from construction vehicles, equipment &
Machinery
√ √ √
3.7 Regularly serviced machinery
equipment’s & vehicle
√ √ √
3.8 Level of air emission from material extraction sites
√ √ √
4. Noise pollution and vibration
4.1 Level of noise from vehicles,
plants& equipment
√ √ √
4.2 Level of vibration from
machineries& equipment
√ √ √
5. Impact on flora and fauna
5.1 Minimize loss or damage of trees √ √ √
5.2 No destruction of other flora √ √ √
5.3 No removal of trees in protected area √ √ √
5.4 No impact to wild fauna and their habitats
√ √ √
6. Accidents and risks
6.1 Public &worker safety √ √ √ 6.2 Provide proper safety appliances to
workers (helmets, goggles, masks, foot wears.
√ √ √
6.3 adequate warning signals √ √ √
7. Health & safety
7.1 Prevention and control of vector based diseases √ √ √
7.2 No vector breeding sites in the vicinity of labor camps √ √ √
7.3 Adequate actions for worker’s health and safety √ √ √
7.4 First aid facility √ √ √
7.5 Adequate bathing, latrine facilities
for labor camps
Labor camp is under construction, the bathing and latrine facilities are not adequate.
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7.6 No affect to adjacent watercourses
by sewerage system
Sewerage system is not completed
7.7 Garbage disposed √ √
NA
8. Environmental enhancement
8.1 Road-side landscape √ √ NA
8.2 Re-planting of trees, -re-vegetation of
other plants
The tree plantation plan has not been
submitted yet.
8.3 Reconstruction of removed utilities such
as water, electricity, telephone It is under the process to relocate the
electrical poles.
Evaluation of Environmental Impact and Mitigation Measures of on-going construction activities from 1st Nov to 30 Nov 2019.
Responsible Person: Tariqullah Tasal Environmental Specialist.
Abbreviations: HS-Highly satisfaction, S- Satisfaction, NS- Not Satisfaction, NA-
Not applicable
Road section 1 2 3
4 Km Chainage 120.0-130.0 130.0-140.0 140.0-150.0
Level of satisfaction HS S NS N/A HS S NS NA HS
S NS NA
1. Earthworks and soil conservations
1.1Disposal of debris and spoil √ √ √
1.2 Protection of agricultural areas √ √ √
1.3 Protection of ground cover
Vegetation
√ √ √
1.4 Borrowing of earth √ √ √
1.5 Erosion control √ √ √
1.6 Quarry operations √ √ √
2. Water pollution
2.1 Protection of water sources √ √ √
2.2 Prevention of water quality
Worsening
√ √ √
2.3 No Siltation of water bodies √ √ √
2.4 No alteration of drainage paths √ √ √
2.5 Precautions for contamination of water from construction materials √ √ √
2.6 Locating, sanitation & waste disposal in construction camps √ √ √
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2.7 Adequate facilities for disposal of sewerage and solid waste √ √ √
2.8 No impact to the public or community water supply √ √ √
3. Air pollution
3.1 Effective management of dust √ √ √
3.2 Delivering material effectively covered while transporting √ √ √
3.3 Vehicle speed limit, which control the dust emissions. √ √ √
3.4 Watering of Construction and transportation sites √ √ √
3.5 Immediate cleaning of debris, dust and other material from the road √ √ √
3.6 Level of emissions from construction vehicles, equipment and machinery √ √ √
3.7 Regularly serviced machinery equipment’s & vehicle √ √ √
3.8 Level of air emission from material extraction sites √ √ √
4. Noise pollution and vibration 4.1 Level of noise from vehicles, plants and equipment
√ √ √
4.2 Level of vibration from machineries and equipment
√ √ √
5. Impact on flora and fauna
5.1 Minimize loss or damage of trees √ √ √
5.2 No destruction of other flora √ √ √
5.3 No removal of trees in protected area √ √ √
5.4 No impact to wild fauna and their habitats
√ √ √ 6. Accidents and risks
6.1 Public &worker safety √ √ √
6.2 Provide proper safety appliances to workers (helmets, goggles, masks, foot wears.
√ √ √
6.3 adequate warning signals √ √ √ 7. Health & safety
7.1 Prevention and control of vector based diseases √ √ √
7.2 No vector breeding sites in the vicinity of labor camps √ √ √
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7.3 Adequate actions for worker’s health and safety √ √ √
7.4 First aid facility √ √ √
7.5 Adequate bathing, latrine facilities for labor camps
Labor camp is under construction. Latrines are available
7.6 No affect to adjacent watercourses by sewerage system
Sewerage system is not completed
7.7 Garbage disposed √ √ NA
8. Environmental enhancement
8.1 Road-side landscape √ √ NA
8.2 Re-planting of trees, -re-vegetation of other plants
No trees plantation was
undertaken
8.3 Reconstruction of removed utilities such as water, electricity, telephone
It is under the process to relocate the electrical poles.
Evaluation of Environmental Impact and Mitigation Measures of on-going construction activities from 1st Dec to 31 Dec 2019.
Responsible Person: Tariqullah Tasal Environmental Specialist.
Abbreviations: HS-Highly satisfaction, S- Satisfaction, NS- Not Satisfaction, NA-
Not applicable
Road section 1 2 3
4 Km Chainage 120.0-130.0 130.0-140.0 140.0-150.0
Level of satisfaction HS S NS N/A HS S NS NA HS
S NS NA
1. Earthworks and soil conservations
1.1Disposal of debris and spoil √ √ √
1.2 Protection of agricultural areas √ √ √
1.3 Protection of ground cover vegetation √ √ √
1.4 Borrowing of earth √ √ √
1.5 Erosion control √ √ √ 1.6 Quarry operations
√ √ √ 2. Water pollution
2.1 Protection of water sources √ √ √
2.2 Prevention of water quality
Worsening
√ √ √
2.3 No Siltation of water bodies √ √ √
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2.4 No alteration of drainage paths √ √ √
2.5 Precautions for contamination of water from construction materials √ √ √
2.6 Locating, sanitation & waste disposal in construction camps
√ √ √
2.7 Adequate facilities for disposal of sewerage and solid waste
√ √ √
2.8 No impact to the public or community water supply
√ √ √
3. Air pollution
3.1 Effective management of dust √ √ √
3.2 Delivering material effectively covered while transporting
√ √ √
3.3 Vehicle speed limit which control the dust emissions.
√ √ √
3.4 Watering of Construction and transportation sites
√ √ √
3.5 Immediate cleaning of debris, dust and other material from the road
√
√ √
3.6 Level of emissions from construction vehicles, equipment and machinery √ √ √
3.7 Regularly serviced machinery equipment’s and vehicle √ √ √
3.8 Level of air emission from material extraction sites √ √ √
4. Noise pollution and vibration
4.1 Level of noise from vehicles, plants and equipment
√ √ √
4.2 Level of vibration from machineries and equipment
√ √ √
5. Impact on flora and fauna
5.1 Minimize loss or damage of trees
√ √ √
5.2 No destruction of other flora √ √ √
5.3 No removal of trees in protected area √ √ √
5.4 No impact to wild fauna and their habitats
√ √ √ 6. Accidents and risks
6.1 Public &worker safety √ √ √
6.2 Provide proper safety appliances to workers (helmets, goggles, masks, foot wears.
√ √ √
6.3 adequate warning signals √ √ √
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7. Health & safety
7.1 Prevention and control of vector based diseases
√ √ √
7.2 No vector breeding sites in the vicinity of labor camps
√ √ √
7.3 Adequate actions for worker’s health and safety
√ √ √
7.4 First aid facility √ √ √
7.5 Adequate bathing, latrine facilities for labor camps
Labor camp is under construction. Latrines are available
7.6 No affect to adjacent watercourses by sewerage system
Sewerage system is not completed
7.7 Garbage disposed √ √ NA
8. Environmental enhancement
8.1 Road-side landscape √ √ NA
8.2 Re-planting of trees, -re-vegetation of other plants No trees plantation was
undertaken
8.3 Reconstruction of removed utilities such as water, electricity, telephone
It is under the process to relocate the electrical poles.
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Annex- II TABLE 18: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT MONITORING SUMMARY
S.N Place Concern issue
monitored activity.
Observed
environmental
issue
Recommended
measures/mitigati
on
Implementation/
Compliances
Remedial
Measures
1. Environm
ental
Office
Presence of
Environmental
Management Officer
that contractor’s
activities are going
environment friendly.
The Contractor
has hired
Environmental
Specialist
Immediate
placement of
environmental
specialist full time
basis.
Contractor
appointed
environmental
specialist through
the request of
PMO
Complied
2. Training
to the
person-el
of the
Contract
or
Training of all
construction workers
of basic sanitation
and healthcare
issues, general
health and safety
matters on the
specific hazards of
their work.
Social awareness
for the
construction
workers has been
carried out by the
contractor.
Enhancement of
capacity on
environmental
issues through
effective training.
The
Environmental
Specialist
schedule training
for the field
engineers, but it
was not recorded,
in next reporting
period it will be
provided
Complied
3. Road
Construct
ion site
A) Availability of safety tools at site and camp.
No safety tools are visible at site.
Availability of safety tools at the camp and construction site.
Some Safety tools
are available.
Full
implementation
is required
b) Adequate protection to the general public, including, marking of hazardous areas, safe access across the construction site should be available for safety.
Few signs are visible at site.
Important signals like Line marker post, KM post, Aerial markers, Intermediate aerial markers and Identification signs etc. and safe access should be made available along the road.
Protection
providing.
Full
implementation
required.
c)Encroachment
within R.O. W
In general
encroachment of
R.O.W is not
visible at site.
Some
realignment area
has LARP
problem.
Persecution of
Material from
encroaching R.O.
W
Regular
monitoring.
Compliance.
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S.N Place Concern issue
monitored activity.
Observed
environmental
issue
Recommended
measures/mitigati
on
Implementation/
Compliances
Remedial
Measures
d) Quarry/Borrow
areas: Material
Collection
Compliance with
Environmental law
Quarry operation
is in progress.
There is a lot of
Construction
materials were
reportedly
obtained from the
borrow pits
beside the road
alignment which
is environmental
not suitable
location for
borrow pit.
Preparation of a
plan for quarry is
required and
available quantity
supported by
survey data and
profiling of the
Quarry at the
material collection
point. Collect
permission from
NEPA, M/O Mines
and local authority
(if any) for
extraction of stone
from Quarry.
All Quarry /Borrow
Material approved
by Engineering
section, however
environmentally
the borrow pits are
not located in
suitable locations.
Need
implementation.
e) Unplanned hill
cutting and disposal
of spoil earth and
derbies materials will
lead to erosion of the
hill and will deposit
eroded soil on the
road site.
Hill is cut by the
Contractor as per
approved cross
section.
However, the
contractors
consider the
required 4:1slope
and required step
if the cutting is
more than 7
meter in KM
120+000.
The contractor
adjusted the steep
slope as per the
contract design
drawing to avoid
erosion and land
slide.
Complied Complied
Water leakage & siltation in KM 119+500
f) Crusher plant:
Dust pollution at the
site results different
diseases of the
residence of the
camp
Crusher plant is
running adjacent
to the quarry and
far from road
behind the Bowli
construction
camp at KM
136+000.
Regular spray
water at the dust
area and the entire
internal road,
inside the camps.
Arrangement for
water sprinkler
throughout the
crushing time,
wearing of masks,
goggles, etc., and
regular health
checking of the
crusher equipment
operators/workers
at the site.
No air pollution Completed
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S.N Place Concern issue
monitored activity.
Observed
environmental
issue
Recommended
measures/mitigati
on
Implementation/
Compliances
Remedial
Measures
g) Tree plantation:
For the better
environment it is
required to plant trees
along the road, camp
& office compound
etc.
No tree plantation
carried out during
the reporting
period
Tree plantation
along the road, at
the camp and at
the offices.
Implemented
Number of trees
plantation= 3 x
Number of tress
removed.
Care of tree plants
is required.
New plantation will
be carried out at
Jan 2020
Need
implementation
h) Vibration:
Vibration of roller etc.
construction
equipment’s.
Due to vibration
of roller etc. no
damage of public
or private
property
occurred.
Care to be taken
not to damage
public or private
property
No such vibration
to be applied to
damage
public/private
property.
Care to be
taken not to
damage public
or Private
property.
i)Child labor:
Ensure that no child
labor will be
deployed.
No child labor is
visible at site.
As per ADB
Guideline Child
Labor should not
be appointed by
the contractor.
No, Child Labor
deployed
Complied
J) Dust generation:
By transport and
equipment
movement
The watering of
alignment by
contractor’s water
tank was
sufficient during
the reporting
period. The
excessive
generation of
dust from the
construction
activities was not
noticed at the
several sections.
Contractor was
requested to
undertake proper
watering of
alignment
especially in the
dusty and windy
weather
No dust in site Complied.
K) noise protection
Produce due
machineries during
construction work.
No excessive
noise issues or
complaints were
reported.
Contractor
schedules noise
generating
activities nearby
the sensitive
areas at day
time. Machinery
The contractor is
encouraged to
continue the
proper scheduling
of works.
Machinery
operators should
be provided with
noise protection
devices.
Complied. Complied.
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S.N Place Concern issue
monitored activity.
Observed
environmental
issue
Recommended
measures/mitigati
on
Implementation/
Compliances
Remedial
Measures
operators at the
site mainly don’t
use the noise
protection
equipment.
l)Endangered
species
No endangered
species or other
wildlife encounter
as no forest
nearby project
road
No action is
required contractor
is notified about
prohibition of
hunting
Complied Compliance
required
m) Historical and
archeological
findings
No historical
findings were
reported during
this report
coverage period.
The subcontractor
is notified to inform
about any
historical findings
Complied Compliance
required
CONSTRU
CTION
CAMP
a) Adequate Water
supply
(Construction of
contractor’s base
camp was
completed in
April 2015 and
operational). In
the construction
camp river water
is supplied by
water tanker to
the overhead
tank. In facility
compound
contractor
supplying river
water and ground
water through
tube well.
Arrangement for
elevated service
reservoir / tank.
Availability of taps
in bathroom, toilet,
kitchen and dining
space. Ensure
drinking water
quality through
tests as per WHO
standards
Springs water for
drinking tests to
be conducted as
per WHO
standard.
Fully through
fixing of water
taps.
Properly tested
Complied
Compliance
required.
Should be
Tested as per
“WHO”
Standard.
b) Kitchen and
dining environment
Contractor’s
camp Maintaining
In facility building,
support staff
building, Kitchen,
Dining is not
properly
provided.
Engineer’s
building, Kitchen,
dining not yet
In facility building:
support staff
building, Kitchen,
Dining is provided.
Provision of
adequate
ventilation, fixing of
hand basins and
cleanliness
Partly
Implementation
need fully
implementation
Partly
Implementation
need fully
implementation
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S.N Place Concern issue
monitored activity.
Observed
environmental
issue
Recommended
measures/mitigati
on
Implementation/
Compliances
Remedial
Measures
provided. Office
building, kitchen,
dining not yet
provided.
C) Workshop Not operational Structure
modification with
raised impervious
platform and shed
/roof. Collection of
drips on tray and
storing in drum for
re-use or safe
disposal. Soaking
arrangement of dry
sands in case of
accidental spillage
and disposal in deep
pit away from water
body
Partly
Implementation
need fully
implementation
Needs keen
attention.
Partly
Implementation
need fully
implementation
Stock pile Maintenance of
stockpile height at
a maximum of 4
meter
At crusher plant
yard and Less
than 4 m height
Compliance
required.
D) Sanitation:
Ensure Sanitation that adequate toilet and ablution facilities are provided for the duration of the contract. Domestic sewage and slugs from these facilities shall be subject to suitable treatment prior to discharge in to environment, Under no circumstances untreated wastes shall be discharged into the environment
In contractor’s
camp Facility
Building, support
staff building,
Engineer’s Office
building provided
but need repair..
Provision of water closet and flushing system in toilet and bathroom, Effluent transportation arrangement into septic tank for treatment and disposal through soak pits. In facility building deficiency should recover soon. Treatment of waste water is needed before discharge in environment
Partly
Implementation
need fully
implementation
Needs full
attention and
implementation
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S.N Place Concern issue
monitored activity.
Observed
environmental
issue
Recommended
measures/mitigati
on
Implementation/
Compliances
Remedial
Measures
E) Provision
Drainage; At the construction camp and office: Storm water drainage to nearby drain/ stream outside the camp area.
Dry weather and no drainage problem visible.
Avoid stagnation of water inside the camp
drainage system is
existing inside the
camp
Complied
F) Solid Waste
Management: Dispose of waste to nominated project disposal sites. Ensure that the waste management measures are implemented on the project site. Ensure that there is provision of marked waste containers available at convenient locations for disposal of wastes.
Solid waste management requires improvement dust been, waste container observed at the construction camp and the project site.
Placement of waste collection bins and Immediate modernization of waste disposal dig with cover and proper handling at the camp and also at the offices.
Complied Complied
G) Availability of
Firefighting Equipment’s; For offices and accommodation.
Fire Extinguisher is not available in the facility building
Placement of firefighting equipment so that it can be visible and can be utilized in emergencies
Fire extinguisher
not provided in
facility buildings
Not
Compliance.
I) Storage of
Chemicals
Soil pollution for
spilled out from
the vehicles,
bituminous drum
etc. at the camp
and at the offices.
Strictly chemical
and solid waste
handling and
storage practices
should be followed.
Partly
Implementation
need fully
implementation
Partly
Implementation
need fully
implementation
J) Construction
workers; Related
Impact at the camp
and at the
construction sites
To ensure that
disease vectors
such as stagnant
water bodies and
puddles do not
form; and septic
tank and garbage
box will be set up
in construction
site, which will be
periodically
cleared by the
The local workers
should be oriented
to hygienic
disposal of solid
waste, hazardous
materials, and
proper handling
methods. And also
should be provided
regular health
inspections and
vaccination among
Workers are
concerned about
personal health
care.
Advice of doctor
to be taken in
case of
sickness.
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S.N Place Concern issue
monitored activity.
Observed
environmental
issue
Recommended
measures/mitigati
on
Implementation/
Compliances
Remedial
Measures
contractors to
prevent outbreak
of diseases,
the workers.
L) Accommodation
of workers
According to size
of the room
accommodation
of the workers
should be
provided.
Accommodation of
the workers should
have enough
space and should
be cleaned every
day.
Compliance
required.
Compliance
required.
M) Waste
management
Dispose of waste
to nominated
project dump site.
Contractor
nominated waste
dumping place at
one corner of
camp outside the
boundary.
Partly
Implementation
need fully
implementation
Full
implementation
is required
TABLE 19: COMPLETED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT MONITORING CHECK-LIST
Type of impact Yes No Station Proposed mitigation Mitigated
From To Yes No
1. Soil and water pollution (visual oil spills,
chemicals, silt water etc). small oil
stains observed on the road alignment
√ 128=550 130+450 √
2. Damage to property and agricultural
lands caused by earthworks during
construction.
√ 121+550 122+800
In this section we have road re-alignment and Resettlement team has already started LA process and survey.
√
3. Improper waste management (open
rubbish heaps, garbage scattered on
the ground and in the water, no proper
containers, improper location or lack of
toilets).
√
Contract
or camp
Partly Implementation
need fully implementation
√
4. Disposal of cut material to river bed √ KM 121+700
KM 122+00
To dispose the cut material in a suitable location was approved by Environmental Specialist and Local community √
5. Open burning at the construction site or
facilities
√ √
6. Excessive emissions from machinery
(visual). Visual dense black smoke from
the working bulldozer
√
Every where in working
site
At working
site
√
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7. Floods, erosion, sedimentation and
disturbance to irrigation as result of
construction activities. Diversion of river
for construction of retaining wall caused
the erosion of opposite bank and fall of
several poplar trees.
√ 122+150 122+175
Stabilize the slope, construction of retaining wall and provision of line ditch using stone masonry.
√
8. Cutting of trees and high shrubs √ 119+500 119+850 3 trees will be planted
Instead of one felled
tree.
√
9. Endangered species reported in
vicinity to the project.
√ √
10. Archeological or historical findings. √
11. Disturbance to cultural places and
cemeteries.
√
12. Usage of pesticides for suppression of
mosquitoes /flies.
√
13. Damage outside of ROW as result
blasting.
√
14. Any complaints from the local
communities about:
√
15. Water quality
√
16. Land acquisition
√
Land Acquisition team
has completed survey
and data are collected
and conducts several
meetings on grievances
from local communities.
17. Air Pollution
√ 122+500 124+00
144+000
123+900 125+750 145+00
The contractor
upgrades diversion
road and has partially
controlled by watering.
√
18. Noise
√ √
19. Odor √ √
20. Demolition of property √
The resettlement team has completed the survey and identified the affected properties and to implementation.
21. Other impact noticed
√
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Construction of culvert at km 137+000 no traffic signal and construction site is not fenced /
PROTECTED FROM THE PUBLIC.
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Labor without safety gear and PPE working at construction site with no traffic signal and construction site is not
fenced / protected from the public.
KM 127+800
No water tanker spraying at the construction and working site km 148+900
Narrow crossing along the road from Km 135 +000 to Km 140+000 very dangerous for the local community especially during the night
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Discussing environmental issues and mitigation measures along with other project issues with project manager, PIE, contractors, and sub-contractor during monthly meeting at Jalalabad
Excavation along the road and narrow detour road from Km130+000 to Km 140+000
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Construction of road shoulders at Km 134 +300 no traffic signal and construction site is not fenced /
protected from the public
Labor with safety visible working jackets at construction site advised and recommended to contractor in
weekly meetings.
Labor and technical staff working at construction site with no traffic signal and testing and sampling
site is not fenced /protected from the public
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Spraying and watering of road sides where community vehicle’s and transport not producing dust at
construction site advised to contractor in monthly meetings
Discussing local, public issues, Grievance’s and Complaints at Jalalabad along with other project
issues with Nangarhar governor, project manager, PIE, contractors, and sub-contractor at governor
house and district khogiani