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Semi-Annual Environmental and Social Monitoring Report

Project number: 43524-014 Period: January – June 2016

NEP: Kathmandu Valley Wastewater Management

Project

Prepared by the Project Implementation Directorate (PID), Kathmandu Upatyaka Khanepani Limited (KUKL), Ministry of Water Supply and Sanitation, Government of Nepal for the Asian Development Bank. This document is made publicly available in accordance with ADB’s Public Communication Policy (2011) and does not necessarily reflect the views of ADB. This environmental and social 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.

Government of Nepal

Ministry of Water Supply and Sanitation

Kathmandu Upatyaka Khanepani Limited (KUKL)

Project Implementation Directorate (PID)

Anamnagar, Kathmandu

KATHMANDU VALLEY WASTEWATER

MANAGEMENT PROJECT (KVWWMP)

(ADB Loan No. 3000-NEP)

BI-ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT OF SOCIAL &

ENVIRONMENT SAFEGUARD

For

January - June 2016

August 2016

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ABBREVIATIONS

ADB – Asian Development Bank

AP – affected persons

BPL – below poverty level

CBO – Community Based Organizations

CDC – Compensation Determination Committee

CDO – Chief District Officer

CFC – Compensation Fixation Committee

CPR – Community Property Resource

DDC – District Development Committee

DOR – Department of Roads

DSC – Design and Supervision Consultants

DUDBC – Department of Urban Development and Building

Construction

EA – Executing Agency

GON – Government of Nepal

GRC – Grievance Redress Committee

HA – Hectares

HH – Households

IA – Implementing Agency

IP – Indigenous People

IR – Involuntary Resettlement

LA – Land Acquisition

LA Act – Land Acquisition Act

MoPPW

MoUD

– Ministry of Physical Planning and Works

Ministry of Urban Development

NGO – Non-Government Organizations

NRs – Nepalese Rupees

Bi-annual Social Monitoring Report of 2016 (Janauary-June)

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PCO – Project Coordination Office

PD – Project Director

PH – Physically Handicapped

PIU – Project Implementation Unit

PLI – Poverty Level Income

PM – Project Manager

PPTA – Project Preparatory Technical Assistance

PSA – Poverty and Social Assessment

RP/IPP – Resettlement Plan

R&R – Resettlement and Rehabilitation

TA – Technical Assistance

ToR – Terms of Reference

WHH – Women Headed Households

VDC – Village Development Committee

WEIGHTS AND MEASURES

sq.m – square meter


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Table of Contents Page

1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 1

1.1 Background and context of the report .................................................................................. 1

1.2 Implementation Status of Project Components .................................................................... 2

2. Status of Implementation of components under Kathmandu Valley Wastewater

Management Project with regards to Social safeguards: .................................................. 5

2.1 Social Safeguard Monitoring Checklist ................................................................................ 8

2.2 Safeguards Loan Covenants ............................................................................................. 11

2.3 Monitoring indicators and status report Table 4: ................................................................ 15

2.4 Monitoring and reporting arrangements ............................................................................. 16

3. COMPLIANCE TO NATIONAL LAWS AND POLICIES (POLICY AND LEGAL FRAME

WORK): ................................................................................................................................ 17

4. GREIVANCE REDRESSAL SYSTEMS AND MECHANISMS .............................................. 17

5. ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT WITH RESPECT TO PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND GENDER

ACTION PLAN (GAP): ......................................................................................................... 18

5.1 Gender Action Plan: .......................................................................................................... 18

6. PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS AND DISCLOSURE: ............................................................... 18

7. Environmental Safeguards Activities for Kathmandu Valley Wastewater Management

Project (KVWMP) ................................................................................................................ 20

Annexure:

Annex 1: Meeting minutes 22

Annex 2: Public Notice of HPCIDBC about RoW of River 25

Annex 3: Implementation Schedule of Resettlement Plan 28

Annex 4: Progress of GESI Action Plan 29

Annex 5: Environmental Management Plan for the design & Pre-construction stage 32

Annex 6: Environmental Management Plan for Interceptor & Wastewater Treatment Plant 34

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1. Introduction

The Kathmandu Valley Wastewater Management Project (ADB Loan No. 3000-NEP) supports the

ongoing efforts of the Government of Nepal towards improving the wastewater services in

Kathmandu Valley. The project will invest in rehabilitation and construction of new wastewater

treatment plants, expansion of sewerage network, and improvement of wastewater management

in Kathmandu Valley, which also complement past and ongoing Asian Development Bank (ADB)

projects.1 The project is expected to increase operational efficiency, enhance service delivery, and

improve health and quality of life of the inhabitants of Kathmandu Valley. The expected outcome

of the project will be improved access to efficient and reliable delivery of wastewater services to

the residents of Kathmandu Valley, including the poor. Safeguard policy are the policies that

require to “avoid, minimize or mitigate adverse environmental and social impacts” that may result

from development projects. The safeguard policies adopt “do no harm” approach. Development

projects that change patterns of use of land, water and other natural resources can cause a range

of resettlement effects.

1.1 Background and context of the report

This is the consolidated report on implementation of Social Safeguard Activities carried out

between January, 2016 to December 2015June, 2016 and is prepared in compliance with the

ADB Policies. The report comprises activities performed under WWTP package I & II and

Interceptors package IS-01 and IS-02. This report consists of the following content:

The scope of activities and progress – An overview of project information

Implementation and institutional arrangements

Social safeguard Monitoring checklist

Monitoring and reporting arrangements for safeguards monitoring

Social safeguard activities - Update on RP and IP plans and implementation status

Summary of land acquisition (temporary / permanent) – Details of ownership of land

Status of Affected People: Land Requirement, Compensation and Rehabilitation (systems,

Plans, Details of affected persons, Validation and Verification of Affected persons (APs) ,

compensation decided / planned and progress on provision of compensation)

Compliance status – loan covenants, policy frameworks

Gender Action Plan (Activities during the period)

Annexure

1Melamchi Water Supply Project (ADB 1820-NEP); Kathmandu Valley Water Supply Improvement Project (ADB 2776-

NEP); Bagmati River Basin Improvement Project (ADB PPTA-43448).


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1.2 Implementation Status of Project Components

The project includes (i) rehabilitation or construction of new WWTP already established in different

locations in the Kathmandu Valley; (ii) construction of interceptors; and (iii) improvement in the

wastewater network system (rehabilitation, replacing, laying of new sewer and storm water drains,

etc.).

The description of different components under this project is given below.

i. Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs)

The work includes the rehabilitation and construction of new WWTP at Kodku (Patan), Sallaghari

(Bhaktapur), Dhobighat (Kathmandu) and Guyesheshowri (Kathmandu). At the moment,

construction of WWTP at Gokarna as proposed during PPTA has been excludeddue to constraint

of fund. The area served by Gokarna will be diverted to Guheswori WWTP after its rehabilitation

and expansion. All WWTPs designed will be rehabilitated or constructed in the land area of

existing WWTPs owned by government. Population and service area coverage figures are

changed based on current design estimation.

With ADB’s concurrence to approve the bid of VA Tech Wabag Ltd., India for the Rehabilitation

and Expansion of Wastewater Treatment Plant at Guheshwori with a capacity of 32.4 MLD under

Contract No. KUKL/WW/TP/01, PID has awarded the contract to aforementioned bidder signing

Contract Agreement on May 19, 2016. The contract will be effective on August 01, 2016 after

which the design, construction and operation of the facilities will be carried out as per the

milestones set on the Contract Agreement. The Contractor will be mobilized to the site within 21

days, and submission and approval of all the designs, drawings, document will be completed

within 120 days from the effective date. The civil works for wastewater treatment plant will be

completed within 480 days, installation of plant and equipment and trial run of the treatment plant

will be completed within 660 days, and operational acceptance will be completed within 720 days

(24 months) from the effective date. The Contractor runs the operation and maintenance of the

facilities for next 10 years after issue of operational acceptance of the treatment plant.

The contractor has been mobilized and working on general layout for initial arrangement including

camp site, project manager’s office. The contractor has also started the Topographical survey and

submitted proposal for the assessment of wastewater quality and flow measurement and the

comments on the same has been provided by the Project Manager for improvement.

The bidding documents for Package II for remaining treatment plants at Sallaghari, Kodku and

Dhobighat with the capacity of 14.2 MLD, 17.5 MLD and 37 MLD respectively, KUKL/WW/TP/02,

were submitted to PID on August 2015. After addressing the comments from ADB and PID, and

receiving ADB’s concurrence on the final bidding documents, the IFB was published on 11th


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September 2015 on National Daily Newspaper and on ADB website on 14th September 2015 as a

first step of bidding process.

Later in reference to high estimated cost in comparison to PAM, ADB raised the question and

ultimately was decided with

reducing O & M period of 5 Year

instead of 10 Year. On the basis of

revision the previous tender notice

had been cancelled and

republished on 8th December

2016. The bids from 10 numbers

of bidders were submitted and

opened on 6th April 2016.

Technical Bid Evaluation Report

has been prepared evaluating

submitted bids and submitted to

ADB for review and concurrence.

ii. Interceptors

Plan had been made to develop approximately 101 km of interceptor/collector in the PPTA.

However, only two packages of interceptors, 1) Intercepting sewers on the both sides of

Hanumante River (25.3 km), and 2) Intercepting Sewers along Manohara (25.7 km), have been

designed under Loan No. 3000-NEP. Considering availability of fund, Manohara intercepting

sewers further required separation into 2 packages – Package-1 (11.36 km) and Package-2 (14.3

km). Under this Loan 3000-NEP, only 2 packages of interceptors 1) Intercepting sewers along

Hanumante (25.3 km), and 2) Intercepting sewers along Manohara included in package–1 will be

implemented.

The package for the construction of Intercepting Sewerage System along Hanumante River,

Contract No. KUKL/WW/IS-01, has been signed and contract is awarded on 27th March 2016. The

commencement date of contract was agreed from 3rd May 2016 and contractor is mobilizing for

construction. This package is in mobilization stage of construction.

The consultant’s site office is being established and the location for the contractor’s office is under finalization. The vehicle supply for the project is under process. Insurance policy as per the

contract is being finalized.

Bidding process for the construction of Intercepting Sewerage System along ManoharaRiver,

Contract No. KUKL/WW/IS-02, has also been completed. 8 numbers of bid had been received

and bids were opened on the opening date May 25, 2016. Submitted bids for the Construction of

Intercepting Sewerage System along Manohara River are under evaluation process.

During the design several meetings and consultations were organized with client and

presentations were delivered. In these meetings, Employer has given direction to take 30 m river

width, and 20 m both side right of way for design purposes to align. Another issue of changing

river course by Manohara is also discussed during the presentation. Presently River is flowing

through individuals' land in some stretches and original river course is being cultivated by

someone else. That is the big issue in the Manohara River faced by consulting team during

design.


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It is assumed that in order to avoid construction works within the premises of the historical and

religious site of Ram Mandir, some stretches of land belonging to private individuals were

expected to be acquired for laying interceptor lines around the site along Hanumante corridor

initially. To avoid land acquisition, alternative options are identified for laying pipes within Ram

Mandir premises with minimal disturbances to structures of the Mandir. For this, series of

consultation meetings with local stakeholders were organized and various alternatives discussed.

It is encouraging that Ram Mandir Management committee and local stakeholders are very much

positive to allow pipe laying works with minimal disturbances to the Mandir and reinstate

structures, if disturbed by construction works in view of larger benefit to citizens.

Identification of affected parcels of cultivated land and estimation of crop losses and possible

damage to structures along Hanumante corridor has been done for budgetary purpose and

provided in the recent update of resettlement report. Socio-economic profiles of APs will be

prepared after identification of land ownership with the concerned Survey Office and sample

socio-economic survey.

The High Powered Committee for Integrated Development of Bagmati Civilization (HPCIDBC) has

published a public notice regarding the construction prohibition for any structures within the RoW

for different rivers in Kathmandu Valley, which was decided by the Government of Nepal

(2065/08/01-2008/11/06). The pipeline alignments will be on existing RoWs. The government has

defined 20 m on both banks of rivers in Kathmandu as RoWs, so the interceptors will be laid within

the RoWs to the extent technically feasible.

iii. Rehabilitation and expansion of sewerage network

Sewerage network in Kathmandu Valley is being constructed and expanded by different agencies.

Major actors in the construction and expansion of sewer network are concerning municipalities,

KUKL, Department of Road and local communities.

Although Project Administrative Manual (PAM) has set targets of i) 100 km of combined sewers

rehabilitated, and (ii) 75 km of new sewers network laid in uncovered areas, under the

rehabilitation and expansion of sewerage network, it has been agreed to construct Collector along

Kodku Khola and Collector at Sallaghari in one package, and to rehabilitate and expand sewerage

network in another package.

As part of network package, detailed survey of main collector along both side of Kodku Khola is

completed and verification of survey is going on. After the completion of verification, the design of

the same will be started.

Designing of river training works and fixing the route for the collector in both side of the Kodku is

comparatively difficult due to changing course of river in some places. At many places river has

changed its’ course and flowing from private lands. The alignment of the main collector should be

carefully undertaken with taking the consent of stakeholders and beneficiary as in some of the

places the river is being encroached by the private houses and institutions by raising the

compounding wall just on the river bank without any setbacks.

For the second package of Sewerage Network, the asset condition data are being studied with

visiting the site for identifications of other areas that can be included in sewerage network


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package. After the identifications of locations where the Rehabilitation and Expansion of Sewer

Network should be done, the detailed survey of same will be carried out and corresponding design

work will be started afterward. The contract packaging will be done focusing on the available fund

as the remaining fund for the sewerage network package will be very less.

2. Status of Implementation of components under Kathmandu Valley Wastewater

Management Project with regards to Social safeguards:

Status of Implementation of components under WWTP package I & II, Interceptors package IS

01 & IS 02 and Sewerage networks with regards to Social safeguards is presented in Matrix

form mentioning the scope under respective component, status of implementation with major

issues identified, status of work in % and stipulated completion date for providing project

information in concise form.

A. The scope and progress of activities under components- An overview of project

information and implementation arrangements:

Details of Subproject components are provided in Table 1:

Table 1: Scope and status of RP impact and Work Status

Activity Site Scope of IR/RP

Status of Implementation

and issues if any

Status of work in %

Completion date

A. Component: Wastewater Treatment Plants

1.Construction of Guheswori WWTP

package I Guheswori

No land acquisition required. All land belonged to govt. No IR Impact.

Contact is awarded. The

effective date of Contract is Aug

01, 2016.

In mobilization

stage July 2018

2.Construction of Sallaghari, Kodku

and DhobighatWWTPs

(package II).

1.Bhaktapur, 2. Lalitpur, 3. Lalitpur

No land acquisition required. Land belonged to Govt. No IR impact.

Bidding process is completed. Technical Bid

Evaluation Report is

submitted to ADB for review

and concurrence

Technical evaluation

is in process

B. Component : Interceptors

1.Construction of Hanumante Interceptor (package IS01)

Both banks Hanumante River corridor

1. Consultations with Ram Mandir Management Committee is ongoing to lay pipelines within temple premises without causing

The contract is awarded on 27

th

March 2016 with effective from 3

rd

May 2016.

In mobilization stage

April 2018


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and issues if any

Status of work in %

Completion date

structural damages to avoid land acquisition of private land.

2. Crop compensations on 9.85 ha. of cultivated land is required for losses of crops along both banks as per resettlement plan and is being verified.

3. Compensation to 16 minor structures such as walls, shades, RCC etc. is required to reinstate affected structures as per resettlement plan and is being verified.

Budgetary provision has been made for all required compensations.

2.Construction of Manohara

Interceptor in phase I & II

Both banks of Manohara

river.

1. Need of land acquisition is not foreseen as interceptors go through RoW. IRimact is not foreseen.

2. Crop compensations on 11.82ha. of cultivated land is required for losses of crops along both banks. Out of which 4.34Ha will be affected in Phase I and 6.98 Ha in Phase II.

3. Compensation to 16 minor structures such as walls, shades, RCC etc. is required to reinstate affected structures.

Budgetary provision has been made for all required

Bidding process is completed. Technical Bid Evaluation Report is submitted to ADB for review and concurrence


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and issues if any

Status of work in %

Completion date

compensations

C. Sewer Network Rehabilitation and

expansion of sewer network

Existing and parts of newly

declared municipalities

of Kathmandu

Valley.

1. Rehabilitation and expansions works will be carried out within existing networks and RoW, hence, there is no need of land acquisition and IR impact.

2. Compensation for income loss and assistance shifting of hawkers are expected.

Budgetary provision will be made after detailed socio-economic survey and identification of APs.

Detail survey and design of Kodku Collector, Sallaghari Collector, and rehabilitation of sewer network is being carried out

Sep 2016

B. Implementation and institutional arrangements:

The Ministry of Water Supply and Sanitation (MoWSS) (Formerly Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD)) is the national level executing agency (EA) of the program. Kathmandu Upatyaka Khanepani Limited (KUKL) and Project Implementation Directorate (PID) are responsible for overall program implementation, monitoring and supervision. PID has deputed a Safeguard Unit exclusively for monitoring the programme. The Design and Supervision Consultant (DSC) team is working closely with Safeguard Unit and resettlement specialist for all the planning and implementation activities including internal monitoring and reporting. Roles and responsibilities are identified in the table no.2 below:-

Table 2: Institutional Roles and Responsibilities Activities Responsible Agency

Sub-project Initiation Stage Finalization of sites/alignments for sub project PID/DSC

RP Preparation Stage Conducting Census of all APs PID / DSC/CAPC

Conducting FGDs/meeting/workshops during SIA surveys PID / DSC/CAPC

Categorization of APs for finalizing entitlements PID

Conducting discussions/meetings/workshops with all APs & other stakeholders for finalizing entitlements and rehabilitation packages

PID / DSC/CAPC

Disclosure of final entitlements and rehabilitation packages PID / DSC/CAPC

Approval of RP ADB

Payment of compensation and assistance PID

RP Implementation Stage

Implementation of proposed rehabilitation measures PID/ DSC/CAPC

Consultations with APs during rehabilitation activities PID/ DSC/CAPC

Grievance Redressal Committee at all level PID/ DSC/GRC

Internal Monitoring PID/DSC


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Activities Responsible Agency

External Monitoring External Agency AP=Affected person, VC=Valuation Committee, CAPC=Community Awareness and Participation Consultant, PID = Project Implementation Directorate.

2.1 Social Safeguard Monitoring Checklist

Project Data

Name of Project & Subproject : KVWMP funded by ADB (Loan No. 3000-NP). Subproject comprises of:

1 Wastewater Treatment Plants

2 Interceptors

3. Sewer Networks Monitoring Date January–June 2016 Progress of Civil Works Status (%) : About 29 % progress of the total project works in

terms of design & contract award, Civil works is yet to be started

Type of contract : Regular ■ Design-Build □ Combined Safeguards Categorization ■ A ■ B C

IR Entitlement matrix

IP NA

A. Design and Engineering Status

Item Status (Y/N)

Follow up

required Type of Required Action

Final detailed engineering design of the sub project completed

Y Y ■Updated draft IR/IP □ New RP/IPP preparation

Changes in project design/ scope (occurred or envisaged)

N N □ Project re-categorization (IR/IP) □ IR/IP Impact assessment

□ New RP/IPP preparation ■NA

B. Institutional Status Readiness

No Item Status

(Ready/Not

Follow up required (Y/N)

Completion Deadline

1 Mobilization of civil works contractor

Ready for contract awarded

N

2 Mobilization of Project Supervision Consultant

Ready N

3 EA’s Safeguards Unit with designated staff

Ready N

4 Recruitment of External NA - Monitoring Agency

C. Safeguards Requirements No Item Status

(Ready/Not


Completion Deadline

1 Safeguards monitoring included in the project progress report

Ready Y Up to full completion of work

2 Final/ updated RP/IPP1

prepared and submitted Ready Y


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No Item Status

(Ready/Not


Completion Deadline

3 Project’s Grievance Redress Mechanism established

Ready (at central level)

Y Up to full completion of work

4 Recruitment of third independent party for negotiated land acquisition

NA N NA

5 Project’s ESMS (for FI) established

? Y Up to full completion of work

D. RP/ IPP Monitoring Checklist2

Item No.

Safeguards Related Requirements

Status (Ready/Not ready/ NA)

Completion Deadline

Progress to Date/ Remarks

1. MANAGEMENT

Institutional and Financing Arrangements

1.1 Financing and budget : (i) safeguard office and staff; (ii) RP/IPP cost

Ready Completed

1.2 Establish Safeguard Unit: (i) resettlement offices (ii)resettlement staff as in RP (iii) safeguards’ database (iv) facilities

Ready Completed PID has established safeguard team

Updating of DD/RP/IPP based on Detailed Design 1.3 Update DD/RP/IPP: (i) revise

based on DMS (ii) revise implementation schedule (iii) revise budget

Ready Submitted Up to the completion of project

1.4 Compensation rates: (i) approved by Government; (ii) Adequate as per RP/RF;

Ready completed Rates fixed as per current market price in consultation with APs

1.5 Disclose final/updated RP/IPP: (i) to the APs in local language; (ii) in ADB website; (iii) in EA’s website

After approval from ADB

To be uploaded in PID website

Translated Copy of RP and IEE is ready.

1.6 Disclose project activities to affected communities: (i) put up a project sign boards; (ii) distribution of project leaflets and GRM to affected communities

Ready On going Consultations/information sharing with municipalities and management committee of Ram Mandir and informal dissemination to farmers during site visits

1.7 Grievance redress committees: (i) clear terms of reference; (ii) appointment decree; (iii) publicly disclosed among APs.

Ready On going

1.8 Grievance redress records: (i) list and numbers of grievances received; (ii) numbers of resolved issues; (iii) numbers of cases under GRC review; (iv) outstanding cases (filed to court)

NA This activity will start after GRC formed

Monitoring and Reporting Arrangements

1.9 Set up internal monitoring system : (i) assessment on capacity and staff requirements; (ii) criteria of safeguards assessment ; (iii) reporting mechanism

Ready NA


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Item No.

Safeguards Related Requirements

Status (Ready/Not ready/ NA)

Completion Deadline

Progress to Date/ Remarks

1.10 Appoint external monitoring agency (as relevant): (i) recruitment schedule; (ii) TOR; (iv) baseline survey (v) reporting mechanism (vi) action taken by management on reports.

Baseline survey of AP's required

NA

1.11 Reporting: (i) frequency; (ii) timeliness; (iii) identified issues; (iv) action taken and/recommendation.

Ready Ongoing

2. PR/IPP IMPLEMENTATION

Consultation

2.1 Consultation: (i) responsibility; (ii)stakeholders Identified; (iii) consultation and process; (iv) documentation

Ready Ongoing Consultations are ongoing

Mapping and Assets Inventory

2.2 AP Identity cards & affected assets records: (i) issuance and distribution of AP ID cards, (ii) detail measurements survey of affected assets and documentation

NA

2.3 Land acquisition. May not require

Consultations with stakeholders on going to avoid land acquisition

2.4 Common property/ public assets: (i) final inventory;(ii) restoration plan and schedule; (iii) funding sources

May not require

Consultations with stakeholders on going to avoid acquisition of common property/public assets


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2.2 Safeguards Loan Covenants

S.N. Covenants as Mentioned in Schedule 5 Status of Compliance

Implementation Arrangements

Land Acquisition and Involuntary Resettlement

Loan Agreement

Schedule 5, para 3

The Borrower shall ensure, or cause KVWSMB and KUKL to ensure, that all

land and all rights-of-way required for the Project are made available to the

Works contractor in accordance with the schedule agreed under the related

Works contract and all land acquisition and resettlement activities are

implemented in compliance with (a) all applicable laws and regulations of the

Borrower relating to land acquisition and involuntary resettlement; (b) the

Involuntary Resettlement Safeguards; and (c) all measures and requirements

set forth in the RP, RF and any corrective or preventative actions set forth in

a Safeguards Monitoring Report.

No major land acquisition is involved in the activities of packages of construction of interceptors and wastewater treatment plants of the project.

Loan Agreement

Schedule 5, para 4

Without limiting the application of the Involuntary Resettlement Safeguards or

the RP, and in addition to paragraph 8 of Schedule 4 of this Loan Agreement,

the Borrower shall ensure, or cause KVWSMB and KUKL to ensure, that no

physical or economic displacement takes place in connection with the Project

until: (a) compensation and other entitlements have been provided to affected

people in accordance with the RP; and (b) a comprehensive income and

livelihood restoration program has been established in accordance with the

RP.

No physical or economic displacement has been taken place.

Resettlement Plan updated with the current situation.

Indigenous Peoples

Loan Agreement The Borrower shall ensure that the Project does not have any indigenous

peoples impacts within the meaning of SPS. In the event that the Project

No major indigenous peoples impacts is


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Schedule 5, para 5 does have any such impact, the Borrower shall take all steps required to

ensure that the Project complies with the applicable laws and regulations of

the Borrower and with the SPS.

involved in the activities

Loan Agreement

Schedule 5, para 6

The Borrower shall make available KVWSMB and KUKL to make available

necessary budgetary and human resources to fully implement the EMP and

the RP.

PID now has Safeguards Unit with full-

time officers and CAPC (to be recruited

in near future) to fully implement the

EMP and the RP.

Safeguards – Related Provisions in Bidding Documents and Works

Contracts

Loan Agreement

Schedule 5, para 7

The Borrower shall ensure, or cause KVWSMB and KUKL to ensure, that all

bidding documents and contracts for Works contain provisions that require

contractors to:

(a) comply with the measures relevant to the contractor set forth in the

IEE, the EMP, and the RP (to the extent they concern impacts on affected

people during construction), and any corrective or preventative actions set

forth in a Safeguards Monitoring Report;

(b) make available a budget for all such environmental and social

measures;

(c) provide the Borrower with a written notice of any unanticipated

environmental, resettlement or indigenous peoples risks or impacts that arise

during construction, implementation or operation of the Project that were not

considered in the IEE, the EMP, and the RP;

(d) adequately record the condition of roads, agricultural land and other

infrastructure prior to starting to transport materials and construction; and

Complied. All bidding documents are

prepared as per ADB Standard Bidding

Document (SBD).


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(e) reinstate pathways, other local infrastructure, and agricultural land to

at least their pre-project condition upon the completion of construction.

Safeguards Monitoring and Reporting

Loan Agreement

Schedule 5, para 8

The Borrower shall do the following, or cause KVWSMB and KUKL to do the

following:

(a) submit semiannual Safeguards Monitoring Reports to ADB and disclose

relevant information from such reports to affected persons promptly upon

submission;

(b) if any unanticipated environmental and/or social risks and impacts arise

during construction, implementation or operation of the Project that were not

considered in the IEE, the EMP, and the RP, promptly inform ADB of the

occurrence of such risks or impacts, with detailed description of the event and

proposed corrective action plan; and

(c) report any actual or potential breach of compliance with the measures and

requirements set forth in the EMP or the RP promptly after becoming aware

of the breach.

Montoring and reporting will be done as

per covenants

Labor Standards

Loan Agreement

Schedule 5, para

10

The Borrower and KUKL shall ensure that the contractors comply with all

applicable labor, health, and safety laws and regulations of the Borrower and,

in particular, (a) do not employ child labor for construction and maintenance

activities, and (b) provide appropriate facilities (latrines, etc.) for workers at

construction sites. The Borrower shall require contractors not to differentiate

wages between men and women for work of equal value. The Borrower and

KUKL shall ensure that specific clauses shall be included in bidding

Complied. PID through its Design and Supervision Engineer (DSC) is supervising and monitoring the compliance with labor, health and safety law regulations. The project work is in compliance with ADB's requirements


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documents to ensure adherence to these provisions, and that compliance are

strictly monitored during project implementation.

and national laws & regulations.

Gender and Development

Loan Agreement

Schedule 5, para

11

The Borrower shall cause KUKL to (a) implement the GESI action plan and

CAPP in a timely manner over the entire Project period; (b) achieve the

targets stated in those documents; (c) allocate adequate resources for this

purpose; (d) provide training to all Project staff on GESI action plan and

CAPP; and (e) closely monitor and report progress on the implementation of

GESI and CAPP to ADB.

Non-Complied. Community Awareness Consultant (CAPC) is yet to be recruited, GESI action plan and CAPP shall be implemented only after CAPC in place.

Grievance Redress Mechanism

Loan Agreement

Schedule 5, para

16

Within 12 months of Effective Date, KUKL shall prepare a grievance redress

mechanism, acceptable to ADB, and establish a special committee to receive

and resolve complaints and grievances or act upon reports from stakeholders

on misuse of funds and other irregularities, including grievances due to any

resettlement. The special committee shall (a) make public the existence of

the grievance mechanism, (b) review and address grievances of stakeholders

of the Project, in relation to either the Project, any of the service providers, or

any person responsible for carrying out any aspect of the project; and (c)

proactively and constructively responding to them.

Partial complied.

Grievance redress mechanism (GRM) was established but is only being partially implemented.

Bi-annual Social Monitoring Report of 2016 (January-June)

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Overall Status of Compliance □ ■ □

Not complied - Redressed Complied with further Fully complied - no further action

action & monitoring required monitoring

2.3 Monitoring indicators and status report Table 4:

Monitoring indicators and status

S.N R&R Activities Progress Remarks

Pre Construction Activities and R&R Activities.

1 Assessment of Resettlement impacts due to changes in project design (if required)

2 Preparation/ updating of Resettlement Plan based on changes in project design

RP revision completed

3 Approval of updated Resettlement Plan from ADB

Approval Is in progress Update submitted

4 Disclosure of updated Resettlement Plan

After final approval

5 Establishment of GRC GRC established at central level

GRC at field level will be formed in Sept-Oct. 2016

6 Capacity Building of PID Not started Training on Safeguard during the period.

7 Land Acquisition Not required Budget available if required

Resettlement Plan Implementation

1 Payment of Compensation as

per replacement value of land & assets to DPs

Not required NA

2 Disbursement of assistance

to title holders NA NA


to non title holders NA NA


to Vulnerable groups Vulnerable groups to be identified

5 Replacement/ shifting of

community property resources Not foreseen

6 Reinstallation of public utilities Not foreseen Will be done when identified.

7 Records of Grievances Redressal

Complaint will be recorded when physical works begin


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S.N R&R Activities Progress Remarks

8 Temporary Relocation of Hawkers and Vendors

Foreseen during rehabilitation and expansion of sewerage networks.

Rehabilitation and expansion of sewerage network is in design stage.

9 Income restoration Measures through training

Yet to be taken up

Social Measures during Construction as per Contract Provisions

1 Prohibition of employment or use of children as labor

Inspection will be carried out at the contractors work site.

Contractor’s representatives will be reminded during site inspection regarding the same.

2 Prohibition of Forced labor or Compulsory Labor

Contract/bid documents include such clauses and contractors will be reminded regarding the same.

3 Ensure equal pay for equal work to both men and women

Will be ensured. Contractors will be made aware of equal payment for men and women

4

Implementation of all statutory provisions on labor like health, safety, welfare, sanitation and working conditions

Regular monitoring. HIV/AIDS awareness with all the contractors labours will be organized at one of the Contractor’s based camp by NGO. There will be health check up and medicines will also be freely provided.

CAPC will be involved to carry out the tasks.

5 Maintenance of employment records of workers

As part of GAP, Contractors will maintained proper attendance sheet with addition of column showing male female (GAP).

2.4 Monitoring and reporting arrangements

Regular monitoring activities will be carried out for assessing resettlement

progress and identifying potential difficulties and problems. The extent of monitoring

activities includes their scope and periodicity to commensurate with the project’s risk and

impacts.

(i) The status of the sub-project work under the project will be ongoing.


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Monitoring system will be taken up under the following:

a. Administrative monitoring to ensure that implementation is on

schedule and problems are dealt with on timely basis.

b. Socio-economic monitoring during and after resettlement impact

utilizing baseline information established through the socio-

economic survey undertaken during project sub-preparation.

c. Overall monitoring to assess status affected persons.

(ii) Activities involved in implementing safeguard measures and plans,

monitoring the progress of implementation of safeguard plans, verifying the

compliance with safeguard measures and their progress toward intended

outcomes, document and disclose monitoring results and identify

necessary corrective and preventive actions in the periodic monitoring

reports, follow up on these actions to ensure progress towards the desired

outcomes and submit semi-annual monitoring reports on safeguard

measures as agreed with ADB.

(iii) The implementation of the RP monitoring and progress is being recorded.

Regular monitoring activities are being carried out. The extent of

monitoring activities, including their scope and periodicity, is being

examined with the projects risk and impacts.

3. COMPLIANCE TO NATIONAL LAWS AND POLICIES (POLICY AND

LEGAL FRAME WORK):

The policy framework and entitlements for the Program are based on national

laws: The Land Acquisition Act, 1977 which is the core legal document in Nepal;

and ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement (2009), to guide resettlement issues.

4. GRIEVANCEREDRESSED SYSTEMS AND MECHANISMS

Grievance redress Committee (GRC) at the project level is in place. It is a five tier

mechanism to address grievances related to APs in the implementation of the project.

GRCs at other levels will be formed during the implementation of the project as

mentioned in the IEEReport.


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5. ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT WITH RESPECT TO PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

AND GENDER ACTION PLAN (GAP):

5.1 Gender Action Plan:

A template has been designed for establishing comprehensive information on existing local

NGO/CBO/Tole organizations in project municipalities. The template will be used to record

required information of the organizations and will serve as a basis for addressing GESI

issues and community participation and consultations.

GESI action plan is being implemented only after the recruitment of Community Awareness

and Participation Consultants (CAPC). The progress of Gender Equality and Social Inclusion

Action Plan (GESI Action Plan) is presented in Annex-4

6. PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS AND DISCLOSURE:

An extensive consultation program with key stakeholders will be carried out, in line with the

requirements pertaining to environmental and social considerations of ADB. During the

detailed design of WWTPs and Interceptors discussions and consultation meetings were

held with Bhaktapur Municipality and Madhyapur Municipalities on 18 and 23 January 2015

respectively. Similar meetings were held with Management Committee of Ram Mandir on 20

December 2015 and 3 January 2016 with the objective to avoid land acquisition around Ram

Mandir. Minute of Meeting is attached in Annex-1

During the walk over survey of interceptors, informal discussions and consultations were

held with farmers present in the field and disclosed project information. They were also

informed the possibilities of some disturbances and crop losses that might take place during

construction works. None of the persons met expressed objections to the proposed works to

be implemented. Further consultation will be carried out with local people and their

organizations and other stakeholders in due course after CAPC on board. Appropriate tools,

checklist, etc will be prepared for consultation and discussion program.

Table 5: Summary of Public Consultations:

Date/Month Locatio

n

No. of Participan

ts

Type of Participants

Topics Discussed Issues Raised/

Findings

3 January 2016

Ram Mandir, Bhaktapu

M-13 F- 2 -do- Interceptor laying at Ram Mandir periphery. Different

The management committee proposed


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Date/Month Locatio

n

No. of Participan

ts

Type of Participants

Topics Discussed Issues Raised/

Findings

r options discussed. Interceptor laying out site the courtyard along adjacent ghat.if feasible.


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7. Environmental Safeguards Activities for Kathmandu Valley Wastewater

Management Project (KVWMP)

The project is classified category B for environment. An initial environmental examination

(IEE) and environmental management plan were prepared and disclosed in accordance with

ADB‘s Safeguard Policy Statement (2009). An environmental assessment and review

framework was prepared to guide the environmental assessment of pilot decentralized

wastewater treatment systems. The IEE and the environmental management plan is updated,

submitted to ADB and incorporated into contract documents of each packages. The IEE

shows substantial net positive environmental benefit including

(i) improved wastewater management to safeguard public health, and

(ii) cleaner waterways and urban environment through increased sewage

treatment.

Additional measures will betaken during sewer network pipe laying stage within roads

passing through heritage are as to ensure there are no impacts during construction.

Permission from the Department of Archaeology will be obtained prior to commencement of

construction, particularly in Patan and Durbar Squares.

Measures to manage any impacts pertaining to slope stability, erosion, and sedimentation will

be implemented prior to laying interceptors along the rivers. Aspart of the detailed design of

the new WWTPs, air quality dispersion modeling is conducted and designed to cover all the

primary treatment unit to ensure odor management measures are incorporated into the

environmental monitoring system. In addition, perimeter buffers zone left for plantation of

trees along the boundaries of the WWTPs to minimize odors released from the premises. To

ensure optimal operations of WWTPs at all times, safety plans will be developed during the

detailed design of WWTPs by the DBO contractor and will be implemented during construction &

operation.

The PID, with assistance from the DSC - 04 isdoingthe following activities:

(i) screen all sub- projects for environmental impacts and categorization;

(ii) IEE/ EMP is updated based on detailed design of interceptor and wastewater

treatment plants;

(iii) EMPs are included in bidding documents and civil works contracts in the interceptors

and WWTPs;


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(iv) over sighting on environmental management aspects of the project and ensure EMPs

are implemented by DSC and contractors;

(v) facilitating and confirming overall compliance with all government rules and regulations

regarding forest and road permits as well as any other approvals as relevant;

(vi) will supervise and provide guidance to the contractors to properly carry out the

environmental assessments;

(vii) will consolidate quarterly environmental monitoring reports from DSC and submit

semi-annual monitoring report to ADB;

(viii) ensuring timely disclosure of final IEEs/ EMPs in locations and forms accessible to the

public;

(ix) conducting ongoing consultation with the community during implementation of the

project; nd

(x) establish a grievance redress mechanism for all the contract packages interceptor,

wastewater treatment plants and sewer networks.

Kathmandu Valley Wastewater Management Project is now entering in implementation phase.

The contract of Guheshwori Wastewater Treatment Plant (WW/TP/01) and Hanumante

Interceptor (WW/IS/01) have been awarded to the successful bidders. The contractors are in

mobilization process. Bidding for for wastewater treatment plant at Sallaghari, Kodku and

Dhobighat(WW/TP/02) and Manohara interceptor (WW/IS/02) has been completed and

Technical Evaluation Reports have been submitted for review and ADB's concurrence.

Remaining packages for the sewer networks are in design stages. At present, there are not

any field activities in the KVWMP and no environmental monitoring is going in the field.

Environmental management plan has been attached in all bid packages as an integral part of

the contract, After the contract award field monitoring activities will be carried out. The

environmental management plans for the interceptor and wastewater treatment plants are

attached in the report in Annex-5 and Annex-6


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Annexes

22

Annex - 1

Minutes of Meeting with Ram Mandir Management Committee for the laying of Interceptor

25

Annex 2: Public Notice of HPCIDBC about RoW of River

26

Appendix 1: Public Notice of HPCIDBC about RoW of River

PROHIBITION NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION OF ANY STRUCTURES ON THE RIGHT OF WAY (ROW) OF THE RIVERS OF KATHMANDU VALLEY BY THE HIGH POWERED COMMITTEE FOR INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT OF THE BAGMATI CIVILIZATION (HPCIDBC) (Notice published on 19 Asadh 2069 (3 July 2012) in the government daily newspaper Gorkhapatra)

This prohibition notice covers construction of any structures within the Right of Way (RoW) on the

following banks of rivers in Kathmandu Valley:

1. Bagmati, Bishnumati, and Manohara rivers—20 m from either side of the banks of the rivers.

2. Dhobikhola River—areas as fixed by the Dhobikhola project and 9 m from either side of the

banks of the river in non-project areas.

3. Nakkhu River-12 m from either side of the bank of the river.

4. Balkhu, Karmanasa, Kodku, Sangle, and Mahadev Rivers—12 m from either side of the banks of

the rivers.

5. Samakhusi and other rivers flowing in the valley— 4 m from either side of the banks of the rivers.

6. Hanumante Rivers—20 m from either side of the banks of the rivers.

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Appendix 1: Public Notice of HPCIDBC about RoW of River

Annex -3

From To Start End Start Complete

1

1.1 7+950 8+020 Right 67Pepsikola

Planning

Pepsikola

Planning2 01-Jun-16 03-Jun-16 Manohara R


Planning

Pepsikola

Bridge18 04-Jun-16 21-Jun-16 Manohara R

1.3 10+640 10+870 Right 227Jadibuti Bridge

U/S

Jadibuti Bridge

D/S6 22-Jun-16 27-Jun-16 Manohara R

1.4 11+250 13+240 Right 1937 Eye Hospital Kodku 48 28-Jun-16 14-Aug-16 Manohara R

1.5 8+220 8+880 Left 618Pepsikola

Planning

Pepsikola

Bridge15 15-Aug-16 29-Aug-16 Manohara L U/S

1.6 10+480 11+670 Left 1152Near Sukumbasi

Tol

Manohara

Hanumante

Confluence

29 30-Aug-16 27-Sep-16 Manohara L U/S

1.7 11+670 12+740 Left 1133

Manohara

Hanumante

Confluence

Balkumari

Bridge U/S28 28-Sep-16 25-Oct-16 Manohara L D/S

1.8 12+790 13+240 Left 447Balkumari Bridge

U/SKodku 11 26-Oct-16 05-Nov-16 Manohara L D/S

6285 157

2

2.1 7+765 7+950 Right 179Near SunCity

Apartment

Pepsikola

Planning4 06-Nov-16 09-Nov-16 Manohara R


Planning

Pepsikola

Planning5 10-Nov-16 14-Nov-16 Manohara R

2.3 8+920 10+640 Right 1722 Pepsikola BridgeJadibuti Bridge

U/S43 15-Nov-16 27-Dec-16 Manohara R

2.4 10+870 11+250 Right 375Jadibuti Bridge

D/SEye Hospital 9 28-Dec-16 05-Jan-17 Manohara R

2.5 7+765 8+220 Left 465Near SunCity

Apartment

Pepsikola

Planning12 06-Jan-17 17-Jan-17 Manohara L U/S

2.6 8+880 10+480 Left 1579 Pepsikola BridgeNear

Sukumbasi Tol39 18-Jan-17 25-Feb-17 Manohara L U/S

2.7 12+740 12+790 Left 50Balkumari Bridge

U/S

Balkumari

Bridge U/S1 26-Feb-17 26-Feb-17 Manohara L D/S

4557 113

10842 270Total Length Total Working Days

Phase 2- Activities

Total Length of Phase 2 Total Working Days for Phase 2

Phase 1- Activities

Total Length of Phase 1 Total Working Days for Phase 1

Annex-3 : Implementation of Resettlement Plan along the Manohara Interceptor

S.N

o. River Chainage River

bank

Interceptor

Length

Location No of

Days

Time FrameResettlement Activities Remarks

Page - 29

Annex - 5

Start Complete

1 Phase - 1

1.1

Wardwise IR committee formation & dissemination of

project information & training to the committee members

by CAPC

01-Mar-16 18-Apr-16 For whole Hanumante Interceptor

1.2Formation of grievance redress committee & dissemination

of project activities & Problems if any.23-Apr-16 29-Apr-16 For whole Hanumante Interceptor

1.30

Notification to remove the temporary structures

constructuted in the right of way of the Hanumate River for

Phase-2

22-Jul-16 30-Jul-16 For whole Hanumante Interceptor

2 Phase - 2 & 3

2.1Distribut crop compensation and compensation of shed &

toilet change 0+590 to 0+99008-Sep-16 19-Sep-16 Below the Brahmayani Temple

2.2

Finalize the land compensation1 (if required) & crop

compensation of the land near the Ram Mandir of Chanage

3+610 to 3+680 right bank of the Hanumante River

20-Sep-16 24-Sep-16

If necessary after the concluding meeting with Ram

Mandir Management Committee in Chainaga 3+660

to 3+680 right bank of Hanumante River

2.3

Distribut crop compensation and compensation of

temporary toilets, brickwall, fence, basketball court etc.

from change 3+060 to 3+990 left bank of Hanumante &

from Chanage 0+800 to 5+770 right bank of Hanumante

01-Oct-16 12-Nov-16 Down to Tara School up to Sallaghari Bridge

2.4Distribute land, crops & other compensation of the Land

near the Ram Mandir from chanage 3+610 to 3+68022-May-17 31-May-17

If necessary after the concluding meeting with Ram

Mandir Management Committee in Chainaga 3+660

to 3+680 right bank of Hanumante River

Resettlement Activities

Annex- 5 : Schedule for the Implementation of Resettlement Activities in Hanumante InterceptorS

.No

. Time FrameTarget Area

Page - 28

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Annex - 4

PROGRESS OF GENDER EQUALITY SOCIAL INCLUSION (GESI) ACTION PLAN

Activities Indicator and Targets Progress till IV

Quarter 2015

Responsibility Time

Output 1: Sewerage Network rehabilitated and expanded

1.1 Build community awareness and encourage

stakeholder participation through public education activities, consultations and information dissemination on good wastewater management practices, health and hygiene, and 3R‘s, etc. using various mechanisms such as mass media, Tole committees, Community Based Organizations (CBOs), women‘s and youth groups, vendor associations, labor union federations, schools, ad hoc political representative committees of municipalities, and ward citizen groups within project areas with a gender focus;

Effective pro-poor and gender-sensitive audio and visual materials developed and disseminated through mass media in Nepali language (radio & television, newspapers, leaflets, magazines, posters, hoardings, etc.) and other relevant means

At least 20% of total citizens participate (target: at least 30% of participants are women) during consultation sessions within Tole and wards; 50 consultations conducted every year (target: at least 15 in low-income areas and clusters of poor and socially- excluded residents)

At least 20 community mobilizers trained and employed (part-time) to engage with target communities and to raise awareness on public health, environment and project issues (target: at least 50% are women)

At least 50 orientation programs on wastewater management, good practices, 3R‘s and community health and hygiene conducted by community mobilizers every year to train members of communities (target: 50% participants are women)

Public education strategy involving school children developed and activities conducted in at least 50 schools every year (at least 30% are girls)

Public education activities conducted to cover all the core areas (target: 50% women)

Proper record of all consultations and activities prepared, including list of participants and photographs.

All these activities are being implemented only after the recruitment of Community Awareness Participant Consultant (CAPC)

PID

DSC

CAPC

Years 1-5

1.2 Disseminate information and consult regularly with communities to raise awareness about project activities such as objectives, activities, rationale and improvement of service delivery due to WWTPs, and sewer network works; and to

At least 20% of total citizens participate (target: at least 30% of participants are women) in activities conducted in areas where project-related activities are going on

Proper record of consultations and activities prepared,

All these activities are being implemented only after the recruitment of CAPC.

PID

DSC

CAPC

Years 1-5

30


Quarter 2015

Responsibility Time

answer questions and address concerns including list of participants and photographs

1.3 Conduct consultations with affected groups

regarding compensation for land acquisition, resettlement and temporary displacement (including economic) ensuring that FHHs and other affected women are included and appropriately compensated.

All FHHs affected by the project assured of equal compensation (target: 100% women);

Affected households compensated by cash in joint accounts of husband and wife (wherever feasible).

All these activities are being implemented only after the recruitment of CAPC.

PID

DSC

CAPC

Years 1-5

1.4 Ensure individual household connection to sewer system for the poor, socially excluded households, and FHHs

58,850 new sewer connections (168,900 households) (target: 100% coverage of FHHs, poor and socially excluded households identified after socio-economic survey in relevant sewer area)

Not yet due PID

DSC

KUKL

Years 2-5

1.5 Include gender relevant clauses of core labor standards in the bidding documents (e.g., equal wages for work of equal value)

Relevant gender-specific clauses on core labor standards are included in bidding documents of all contracts and enforcement of these clauses included in the terms of reference of DSC

All bidding documents

are prepared as per ADB

Standard Bidding

Document (SBD).

PID

DSC

Years 1-5

1.6 Orient staff of PID, DSC, contractors and laborers on core labor standards including gender-related aspects (e.g., equal wages), intolerance for sexual harassment, occupational health and safety during construction, awareness on public perspective and work efficiency to reduce public grievances

All PID, DSC staff and contractors including laborers to be oriented on gender-related aspects of core labor standards

Women workers receive equal wages as men for work of equal value

Safety measures and separate women/men toilets exist in places of construction

All bidding documents

are prepared as per ADB

Standard Bidding

Document (SBD).

PID

DSC

CAPC

Years 1-2

1.7 Mobilize inclusive CAPC team for project information dissemination, community consultations, giving more focus on poor and socially excluded households and FHHs

PID to develop NGO selection criteria for proposal evaluation, including scores for inclusiveness and quality of methodology

PID

CAPC

Years 1-2

1.8 Employ local people as construction workers with priority to those living in low-income areas

Women are given equal employment opportunity (Target: 30% women)

Not yet due

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Quarter 2015

Responsibility Time

Output 2: Wastewater treatment plants modernized and expanded 2.1 Employ local people as workers and

operations staff in WWTPs with priority to those living in low-income areas and with equal opportunity for female workers.

Women are given equal employment opportunity (Target: 30% women)

Contractors to keep record of sex-disaggregated labor data (male and female)

Not yet due PID

DSC

CAPC

Years 2-5

Output 3: Capacities strengthened; and operational and financial reforms institutionalized 3.1 Form and operate customer grievance

redress committees in each KUKL branch Active grievance redress committees, comprising consumers and KUKL staff (target: with 30% women and fairly represented poor and socially excluded groups)

Not yet due PID

KUKL

Years 1-5

3.2 Provide GESI sensitization training/workshop to PID and KUKL staff. 50 staff of KUKL and PID trained every year (target: 50%

participants are women) Not yet due because of

no recruitment of

CAPC team

PID

DSC

Year 1

3.3 Collect and analyze sex-, caste- and ethnicity- disaggregated, and poor and FHH data in project monitoring and evaluation following the activities outlined in the GESI Action Plan and report accordingly

Data of poor, FHHs, and sex-, caste- and ethnicity- disaggregated beneficiaries collected, compiled, analyzed and reported in quarterly and annual progress reports and poverty mapping/socio-economic survey; GESI plan and project implementation refined based on the analysis

Not conducted because

of no recruitment of

CAPC team

PID

DSC

CAPC

Year 1-5

3.4 Provide qualified experts in PID Safeguards Unit and DSC to monitor implementation of GESI Action Plan and CAPP

A qualified sociologist deployed in PID

A qualified Social Development Specialist mobilised in DSC PID

PID

KUKL

Year 1-5

3.5 Establish customer care helpline to address questions related to the project.

An effective help line is functional in KUKL or PID

Calls received on the helpline are properly addressed Not yet due PID

KUKL

Year 1-5

CAPC=Community Awareness and Participation Consultant, CAPP=community awareness and participation plan, DSC=design, supervision and management consultant, FHHs= Female-

headed households refer to households without adult males (This includes households of widows, separated/divorcee women, unmarried women, and women whose husbands have gone abroad

for long term jobs. Reference to FHHs will include both de jure and de facto FHHs), GESI=gender equality and social inclusion, KUKL=Kathmandu UpatyakaKhanepani Limited,

KV=Kathmandu Valley, NGO=nongovernment organization, PID=Project Implementation Directorate, and WWTP=waste water treatment plant.

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Annex - 5 Environmental ManagementandMonitoring Plan for Design & Preconstruction Phase

Impacts/Project Activities

MonitoringPlan

Impactsdueto MitigatingMeasures Parameterstobemonito

red Measurements Location Frequency Responsibility

DESIGN PHASE

Soil erosion and slope instability

Incorporate drainage systeminfinaldesign

Reviewifdetaileddrainage systemswithplans have beendesigned

None

Design document, Technical specifications

Twice(once after firstdraftand oncebefore final approval)

DSC/KUKL/PIDexperts asrequired and Contractor

Floodingand earthquake

Design ofsewerage network using flood data and designedas an underground system. Sufficientdrainage at WWTPs.Wastewater infrastructuretobe designed asper Nepal‟searthquakecodes and standards

Reviewifwastewater infrastructurehasbeen designed asper appropriate standardsand codes

Design considerations



DSC/KUKL/PID experts asrequired and Contractor

Sludge disposal

Incorporationofoptimum sludgereductionusing digestors&gasificationin design for power generation.

Reviewif designsfor sludgemanagementhave beenmade





Odor emission Conduct airquality dispersionmodellingduringdesign ofplants to determineodor control measures and equipment. Incorporate appropriate environmentalbuffers to bemaintainedalongthe periphery oftheWWTPs

Air qualitymodellingresults andanalysis. Reviewif design ofWWTPincludeodorcontrol measures





Health and safetyof communityand workers

Preparetrainingmanuals inNepali(or local languages) with notesand sketchesonCommunity HealthandSafetyand PotentialOccupational HealthandSafety

Reviewinformationfor errorsandquality

None Notesand sketches



Treatmentplant inefficiency

DevelopandImplement HACCPplansaspartof theO&Mmanualsand

Operation ofplantas per HACCP Plan andO&MManual.

AuditofHACCP Plansand O&Mmanuals

Treatment Plants

Annually

DSC/KUKL/PID and Contractor

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Impacts/Project Activities

MonitoringPlan

Impactsdueto MitigatingMeasures Parameterstobemonito

red Measurements Location Frequency Responsibility

provideinNepaliwith sketchesandregular trainingto thestaff

(Audit reports)

Operational reports (including incidence reports)

Submissionofoperational reports

Quarterly DSC/KUKL/PID and Contractor

PRE-CONSTRUCTIONACTIVITIES

Permits and Approval

Consultwithrelevant governmentauthorities andmunicipalitiesand obtainrequired permits andapprovaland agreementfordisruption of utilities,workingin heritagesites,digging roadsandcutting trees

Letters ofApproval,Permits andsubmitted toDSC for information/action

Whether approvalshave beenreceived from authorities

Project Office/Site Office

Once KUKL/PID/DSC / Contractors

Lack ofpublic consultations andawareness programs

Developandimplementa projectcommunications plantomake the stakeholders feeltheyare part oftheprojectandit belongsto them.

Implementationof communicationsplan throughouttheproject.

Auditofcommu

nications

plan(Auditrep

orts)

Projectsites

Bi-annuallyfor the first2years oftheproject thenannually.

KUKL/PID/DSC

Arrangemeetings, workshopsand group discussionstodisseminate projectfinaldesigns,plans andactivities

Numberofmee

tings,

awarenessprograms held

Projectsites

As required through out the Project duration

KUKL/PID/DSC

Workforce camps

Establish temporary workforcecampswith sanitaryamenities at designatedsitesonly

Ensuretemporary workforcecampsare establishedwithindesigned areawithsanitaryfacilities andfirstaidfacilities

Visual inspections of wastewater disposal,solid waste management, noise andair pollution, healthof workforce,potabledrinking water, keroseneavailability

Projectsite Monthly ContractorsandDSC

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Annex - 6

Environment Management Plan (EMP) with Mitigation Measures of Interceptor Packages

Project Stage

Project Activity Potential Environmental

Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures

Institutional Responsibility

Cost (NRs.)

Construction Phase

Construction Activity

Earthworks

Soil erosion and slope instability due to topsoil stripping and excavation for trenches

Separate stockpiling of topsoil for further use; spoil disposal at designated and stabilized sites; compact the excavated areas‟ backfill and include replacement of topsoil; adopt cut and fill approach; avoid work during the rainy

Contractors/DSC Contractor

cost

Surface water discharges to local drainage from trench construction

Season as much as possible; do mulching to stabilize exposed areas; use bioengineering techniques (e.g, re-vegetating areas promptly); provide channels and ditches for post-construction flows; line steep channels and slopes (e.g. use of jute matting); prevent off-site sediment transport using settlement ponds, silt fences. Dispose of excess materials in designated areas

Use settling basins at reservoir sites; use straw to filter small discharges; do routine inspection and monitoring of larger discharges to water courses. Excavation dewatering to use settlement tanks.

Runoff from construction areas including stockpiled materials

Use temporary bunds and catchment basins. Grade soil/sand stockpiles to prevent erosion.

Excavation and laying of pipeline/ siphons at river crossings could impact the river water quality and ecosystem.

Do construction in the dry season only; use river diversions with bundings; give prior notification of construction activities, schedule and affected areas including anticipated effects in river sections

Interception and interference with localized groundwater flows due to deep excavations.

Bund local wells, springs, and irrigation canals from temporary spoil dumps; monitor local wells and spring fed spouts or kuwas particularly downhill of reservoir excavations, including temporary supply provided if flow is affected; provide permeable base and side backfill at deeply excavated reservoir sites or an alternate source of drinking water at the existing location.

Quarrying from river bed

Change in river hydrology and morphology

Do not allow quarrying/mining activities in river/streams to extract construction materials and change the river cross sections and longitudinal profiles.


cost

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Project Stage




Cost (NRs.)

Dumping of waste in the river Construction of toilets in the camps Storing of materials and dumping of excess materials in the project area Handling of toxic materials

Water and land pollution Provide designated areas with collection bins for wastes. Provide toilet facilities and prohibit open defecation. Prohibit washing of vehicles next to rivers and streams. Ensure site is well-signed indicating the restrictions. Store construction aggregates, hazardous and toxic materials, lubricating, oils and used batteries in safe areas and away from any drainage leading to water bodies; have designated bunded areas for storage. Dispose of any wastes generated by construction activities in designated areas. Provide training to workforce on safe handling of toxic materials and occupational health and safety measures during construction. Use personal protective equipment at all times while on site


cost

Quarrying operations Movement of vehicles Operation of crusher Earthworks Stockpiling of construction waste and construction materials

Air quality deterioration Dust suppression on roads or at open sites by sprinkling water as required at regular intervals. Cover earth stockpiles using plastic sheets or cement jute bags. Use tarpaulins to cover sand and other loose materials during transport. Limit vehicle speed to 10-15 km/hr; site to be signed specifying speed limits. Ensure that vehicles comply with the National Vehicle Mass Emission Standards, 2056 BS. Do regular maintenance of vehicles. Provide ventilation in confined working areas.


cost

Movement of vehicles Operation of crusher

Noise and vibration Monitor noise levels regularly at site to meet the noise standards Fit mufflers in vehicles to control noise. Limit the speed of vehicles.


cost

Construction of project structures

Vegetation clearance Damages to fisheries and aquatic ecology of riverbeds and habitats.

Cut only trees that are marked and have been approved by the Department of Forestry. Plant and rear tree saplings at the rate of 25 saplings for each felled tree. Do construction during dry season only and use river diversions and bunding work sections.


cost

Reinstatement of damaged community services and infrastructures.

Reinstatement of community services and infrastructures

Compensate or reinstate/relocate community assets that are disturbed such as irrigation canals, electricity poles, telephone lines, drinking water pipes, sewerage lines, roads, etc. to the satisfaction of the people. Coordinate with concerned utilities, local people, design maps of the area with utilities and emergency response plans (develop

KVWSMB/KUKL/Contractor/DSC

KVWSMB cost

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and include an emergency response plan/template that includes notification and reporting protocols)

Project Stage




Cost (NRs.)

Influx of outside workforce, money, and unwanted activities.

Increase in crime and community stress

Prohibit gambling and alcohol consumption in contractors‟ camp sites. Instruct the workforce to respect the local cultures, traditions, rights, etc. Provide security in contractors‟ camps.

KVWSMB/KUKL/Contractor

Contractor cost

Project activities relating to health and safety issues at work areas

Health and hygiene (unsafe working conditions, accidents, fire hazard, transmission of communicable diseases, etc.)

Provide regular health checkups, sanitation and hygiene, health care, and control of epidemic diseases to the workforce. Launch awareness programs concerning human trafficking and the possibility of spread of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and HIV/AIDS using brochures, posters, and signboards. Provide insurance to workers and training in occupational health and safety. Give importance to community health and safety:

Provide alternate potable water supply during maintenance works and notify the public in advance

Prevent pollution of air in agricultural land, vegetation, and human settlements due to dust and vehicular emissions.

Avoid wastewater pollution on land, humans, receiving waters, and the environment.

Minimize nuisance due to traffic noise and vibrations. Prevent nuisance from odors and noise from wastewater treatment

plants. Avoid traffic accidents and traffic jams. Prevent the possibility of accidents to the people of the community due to

trench excavations. Make available first aid kits, ambulance and fire extinguishers in camp

sites. Make available protection gears to all construction workers and compensate for the loss of life or any type of injuries.

Contractors/DSC/KVWSMB/KUKL

Contractor cost

Injury to a member of the public during pipe delivery

Provide fencing and/or barricades as per site risk assessment. Apply signage and pedestrian control. Devise and implement system for site inspection and security. Ensure security and equipment necessary to minimise vandalism.


Contractor cost

Traffic can cause personal injury to the public, contractors, and employees; and vehicle accidents.

Develop a traffic control plan and keep areas clean and clear of obstacles.


Contractor cost

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Project Stage




Cost (NRs.)

Slips, trips and falls, strains and sprains; manual handling of injuries such as back damage

Conduct site inspection to ensure access/space is adequate for the task activities.


Contractor cost

Existing underground services can cause explosion, electrocution, and damage

Inform site in-charge before digging/excavation; check relevant authority (e.g. power, water, telephone) records for existing location of services. If in doubt use the experienced service of people in the locality.


Contractor cost

Excavation by plant and equipment will create noise, falling objects, damage to existing surfaces, material spillage, and injuries by moving parts.

Operations of plant by licensed personnel. Use personal protective equipment–hardhat, high visibility vest, hearing protection etc. Maintain a safety working area clear of any clutter etc. Around the moving plant. Protect surfaces from plant movements. Ensure plant noise control. Maintain cleanup equipment on site. Maintain (specified) spillagecontrol equipment. Employ observers where possible.


Contractor cost

Falling objects during storage of materials during excavation.

No materials to be placed or stacked near the edge of any excavation. No load to be placed or moved near the edge of the excavation where it is likely to cause collapse of side of work. No load handling/movement across excavation. No rollable objectsstored uphill from excavation.


Contractor cost

Overhead and underground power cables can cause electrocution during excavation.

Determine location of underground services. If underground power cables are located in the vicinity, exercise extreme care while excavating. Consider any restriction on kinds of tools and equipment that may be required and comply with the requirements. Liaise with relevant authority.


Contractor cost

Sloping ground can cause the falling of rolling objects.

Maintain good housekeeping (remove debris, trip hazards, site tidiness). Select locations to minimize potential for movement. Stack materials at level below excavation. Secure/retain potential falling/rolling objects.


Contractor cost

Trench collapse and falling objects.

Support / bench / batter excavation. Keep safe distance from edge of trench (at least 0.6 m away from sides of trench depending on soil type and conditions to be decided by DSC during detailed design and to be barricade/fenced to debar the public). Materials not to be placed or stacked near the edge of trench. No load to be placed or moved near the edge of trench where it is likely to cause collapse of the trench. All trenches to have safety barricades when left open for a period of time.


Contractor cost

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Project Stage




Cost (NRs.)

Provide submersible pump to dewater trenches where ground is water-charged. Use personal protective equipment. No load/personnel movement across trench.


Contractor cost

Falling into trenches Install a shoring system. Where possible backfill trenches. Erect 1.8 metre (min) security fence if open excavation is to be left unattended, or cover open excavation with steel plating if left unattended. No personnel movement across trench.


Contractor cost

Other risks associated with confined spaces such as gases etc.

Where trench/conduit is considered to be a confined space, use experienced trained personnel. No smoking and use of mobile phone use, and avoid sparking.


Contractor cost

Trip hazard; dust–eye injury; environmental damage due to storage of fill.

Provide necessary environmental protection measures: Secure fill stockpile. Provide a dedicated area for fill. Watering of material. Provide necessarypersonalprotective equipment to workers. Cover /fill when unattended or unable to be watered.


Contractor cost

Manual handling (shovelling) can cause strains and sprains, injuries such as back damage, injuries due to lifting pipes and swinging loads

Correct manual handling techniques. Provide adequate rest periods, allowed job rotation, minimize repetitious twisting and shovelling. Use mechanical aids where possible. Maintain control of loads when lifting and moving. Carry pipes close to ground while moving if mechanical aid is used.


Contractor cost

Contaminated soil can cause impact on health of persons.

Use protective clothes/shoes/gloves. Contractors/DSC/KVWSMB/KUKL

Contractor cost

Defective materials can cause injuries

Visual inspection of materials by experienced persons. Contractors/DSC/KVWSMB/KUKL

Contractor cost

Storage of hazardous materials can cause injuries and illnesses.

Handling and storage to be done carefully under guidance. Contractors/DSC/KVWSMB/KUKL

Contractor cost

Earth mounds can cause engulfment and dust can cause eye injuries.

Control operation of mobile plant by competent person. Watering of material. Control slopes. Delineate earth mounds. Put up warning signage. Cover earth mounds when unattended or unable to be watered.


Contractor cost

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Project Stage

Project Activity Potential Environmental Impacts

Proposed Mitigation Measures Institutional

Responsibility Cost

(NRs.)

Personal injury due to working plant and equipment.

Maintain a safe distance from working plant. Wear personalprotectiveequipment including high visibility clothing and hard hat, etc. Put up perimeter fencing Place trained personnel on the look-out. Have a first aid kit at the site.


Contractor cost

Public hazards due to inadequate compaction, construction refuse, and inadequate re-surfacing during site restoration.

Compaction to specified international standard (backfill shall be compacted to a dry density of not less than 90% of the maximum dry density); clear site of debris and refuse; re-surface without leaving gaps or uneven surfaces and erect fence around hazardous areas until they are safe and restored.


Contractor cost

Inadequate training, consultation, planning and improvisation can cause task-specific injuries due to inexperience, inadequate consultation or failure to provide required equipment.

All personnel on-site should be trained and kept aware, and should be suitably qualified. Provide competent supervision to be on-site.


Contractor cost

Weather conditions (e.g. hot, cold, wet, flooding/inundation, high winds) can cause dehydration and dizziness.

Supply adequate drinking water in the work area.


Contractor cost

Slippery surfaces can cause slips and falls.

Wear non-slip safety footwear in all work sites. Ensure extreme care when working in wet and slippery areas. Personnel should never run on worksite.


Contractor cost

Untidy site can cause slips and fall, particularly when site is unattended.

Keep worksite clean and tidy at all times, free from clutter and rubbish. Store materials in designated areas as specified in site plans


Contractor cost

Public safety make be at risk due to pipes or drums accidentally rolling onto the roadway causing an accident or may be rolled by unauthorised persons particularly when site is unattended causing injury to persons.

All materials to be secured by blocks or wedges, sandbags or other means. All pipes not laid during the course of a day are to be returned to the stockpile and secured.


Contractor cost

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Project Stage




Cost (NRs.)

Public safety may be at risk due to improper storage of plant.

Store/park plant and equipment off site and in a secure area. Contractors/DSC/KVWSMB/KUKL

Contractor cost

Nuisance due to excavated soil. Deterioration of air quality due to dust.

Provide for safe disposal and re-use of excavated soil. Remove waste soil as soon as it is excavated. Sprinkle water to avoid dust. Contractors/DSC

/KVWSMB/KUKL Contractor

cost

Soil erosion, silt runoff, and settling of street surfaces. Water could get polluted, land values degraded and be a nuisance to pedestrians. Street surfaces would settle, bringing about ponding of water.

Precautionary measures should be taken during construction such as backfilling of excavated trenches. Construction activities should be, as far as possible and avoided during the rainy season. Provide temporary diversions and sign boards for pedestrians.


Contractor cost

Local residents and sites of social/cultural importance may be disturbed by noise, dust and impede access

Carry out the work as quickly as possible to minimize disturbances. Consult residents; inform them of work in advance. Erect “work to commence” and “work in progress” signage. Contractors/DSC

/KVWSMB/KUKL Contractor

cost

Pollution of water distributed can cause health hazards.

Place water distribution pipes away from sewers to avoid infiltration of sewage (the bottom of the water service pipe must be at least 0.3 m above the top of the sewer line to avoid seepage with the water pipe above the sewer)


Contractor cost

Dislocation of archaeological artifacts, if any

Loss of archaeological and cultural sites Finding of any archaeological artifact during excavation works.

Protect archaeological and cultural sites, use manual digging, and avoid heavy equipment during the digging of trenches for the laying of pipes in sensitive areas. Inform theChief District Officer who has to report the findings in writing to the Department of Archaeology within 35 days, according to the Ancient Monuments Protection Act, 1956 and Rules, 1989.


Contractor cost

Arrange for onsite “grievance handling” through the use of liaison officers. Undertake trench closure and facilitate surface rehabilitation or pavingas quickly as feasible.

DSC = Design and Supervision Consultant, DWEC = District Wage Evaluation Committee, IEE = initial environment examination, KUKL = Kathmandu UpatyakaKhanepani Limited, KVWSMB = Kathmandu Valley Water Supply Management Board, MOEST = Ministry of Environment, Science, and Technology, PID = Project Implementation Directorate, WWTP = wastewater treatment plant.

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Annex -

Environment Management Plan (EMP) with Mitigation Measures of WWTP Packages

Impacts /

Project

Activities

Management Plan

Impacts due to Mitigating Measures Parameters to be

monitored

Measurements Location Frequency Responsibility

CONTRACTORS DESIGN PHASE

stoppage of

existing

WWTP

Minimum stoppage planned Work plan should be

properly prepared

Soil erosion

and slope

instability

Incorporatedrainage system in final

design

Review if detailed

drainage systems

with plans have been

designed

Contractor

Sludge disposal Incorporation of optimum sludge

reduction using anaerobic digestion

in design for power generation.

Review if designs for

sludge management

have been made

Contractor

Health and

safety of

community and

workers

Prepare training manuals in Nepali

(or local languages) with notes and

sketches on Community Health and

Safety and Potential Occupational

Health and Safety

Review information

for errors and quality

Contractor

Treatment plant

inefficiency

Develop and Implement HACCP

plans as part of the O&M manuals

and provide in Nepali with sketches

and regular training to the staff

Operation of plant as

per HACCP Plan and

O&M Manual.

Operational reports

(including incidence

reports)

Audit of HACCP Plans

and O&M manuals

(Audit reports)

Submission of

operational reports

Contractor

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Impacts /

Project

Activities

Management Plan


monitored


PRE-CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES

Permits and

Approval

Obtain required permits and

approval for disruption of existing

wastewater treatment plant during

construction

Ensure work plan

such that no

disruptions to

WWTP are planned

Contractor

Lack of public

consultations

and awareness

programs

Develop and implement a project

communications plan to make the

stakeholders feel they are part of the

project and it belongs to them.

Implementation of

communications plan

throughout the

project.

Arrange meetings,

workshops and group

discussions to

disseminate project

final designs, plans

and activities

Audit of

communications plan

(Audit reports)

Number of meetings,

awareness programs

held

Project sites Bi-annually

for the first 2

years of the

project then

annually in O

& M period

Contractor

Workforce

camps

Establish temporary workforce

camps with sanitary amenities at

designated sites only

Ensure temporary

workforce camps are

established within

designed area with

sanitary facilities and

first aid facilities

Visual inspections of

wastewater disposal,

solid waste

management, noise and

air pollution, health of

workforce, potable

drinking water,

kerosene availability

Project site Monthly Contractor

CONSTRUCTION PHASE

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Impacts /

Project

Activities

Management Plan


monitored


Job opportunity Employ local people (not under age

16).

Settle wage rate based on DWEC

and provide the list of employees to

DSC

Number of local

persons employed,

number of under-

aged people

employed. Whether

the wage rate is at

par with DWEC

List of employees ,

nationality, age of

employees, wages

Project site During

construction

every month

Contractor

Change in

hydrology and

morphology of

streams and

rivers

Quarrying/mining activities in

river/streams for extraction of

construction materials shall not be

done so as to change the river cross

sections and longitudinal profiles.

Cross sections of

river before

construction and

during construction

upstream (at the

quarry site, upstream

and downstream) and

river discharge

Cross-section of river;

Visual inspection,

discussion with locals,

discharge

measurements and

photographs before and

during construction

Quarrying/mining

Sites in river

course

During

construction

every month

Contractor

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Impacts /

Project

Activities

Management Plan


monitored


Soil erosion

and slope

stabilization

Separate stockpiling of topsoil for

further use; spoil disposal at

designated and stabilized sites;

excavated areas’ backfill to be compacted and include replacement

of topsoil; avoid work during the

rainy season as much as possible;

mulching to stabilize exposed areas;

use bioengineering techniques (e.g.

re-vegetating areas promptly);

provide channels and ditches for

post-construction flows; lining of

steep channels and slopes (e.g. use

of jute matting); prevent off-site

sediment transport using settlement

ponds, silt fences

Use of settling basins at reservoir

sites; use of straw for filtering of

small discharges; routine inspection

and monitoring of larger discharges

to water courses.

Use of temporary bunds; use of

catchment basins below steep

reservoir sites.

Construction to be done in the dry

season only; use of river diversions

Drainages systems

Stockpiling of top

soil for its re-use

Bio-engineering

measures

Management of

excessivespoil

materials

Site drawings showing

drainage system in

project sites. Visual

inspections,

photographs and the

local people’s views if excavation and other

site works have caused

soil erosion;

stockpiling of

excavated soils have

been done or not

(logbook on

transportation of excess

spoil materials from

the site); whether

spoils have been

disposed in approved

areas or not and

whether the contractor

has taken mitigation

measures or not (site

plan showing areas for

disposal

Number of trees or

saplings planted

Project Site During

construction

(Weekly)

Contractor

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Impacts /

Project

Activities

Management Plan


monitored


with bundings. Local wells and

springs to be bunded from

temporary spoil dumps; local wells

and spring fed spouts or kuwas to be

monitored particularly downhill of

excavations plus temporary supply

provided if flow is affected;

permeable base and side backfill

required at deeply excavated sites or

an alternate source of drinking water

provided at the existing location.

Site operations log

book (to determine if

construction works is

being carried out in the

wet or dry season).Log

book of water delivery

to people being served.

Water

pollution

Avoid camping facilities within

clear water supply rivers

Provide designated areas with

collection bins for wastes.

Provide safe toilets and septics tanks

in site

Prohibit open defecation in open

areas.

Storage of construction aggregates,

hazardous, and toxic materials in

safe areas and disposal of chemical

containers, packaging materials,

plastic bags etc.

Prohibit washing of vehicles next to

Water quality and

health status of

workers before and

during construction.

Site plan of camp

facilities showing

nearby receptors,

toilet

facilities/ablution

blocks.

Site plan showing

designated storage

areas, list of

chemicals on site;

Baseline water quality

of receiving water

(complete physical,

chemical and

bacteriological tests).

Inspection of site plans,

distance of camping

facility from drainage

areas (at least 100m);

number of

toilets/ablution blocks

provided; audit of

training plan,

inspection of signage

Streams and

rivers, Project

sites and camps

Once in a

month

Contractor

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Impacts /

Project

Activities

Management Plan


monitored


rivers and streams.

Provide training to workforce on

safe handling of toxic materials and

OHS measures during construction.

Recover used oil and lubricants and

reuse or remove from the sites.

Storage areas for fuels and

lubricants should be away from any

drainage leading to water bodies. All

fuel use areas e.g. generator must

have drip basins installed to prevent

any leakages and recycled. All

fuelling, repairing and maintenance

work should be done on a concrete

surface provided with a catch tank

that can be cleaned and all spilled

fuel recovered and recycled.

prohibition/restrictive

signage at the

construction sites.

OHS training plan

and material safety

data sheets (MSDS)

on site at all times

Oil and lubricant

spill prevention

measures

and MSDS,

health/clinic reports of

workers.

Observation of fuelling

and generator areas

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Impacts /

Project

Activities

Management Plan


monitored


Air Quality Dust suppression on roads or at open

sites by sprinkling water as required

at regular intervals.

Cover earth stockpiles using plastic

sheets or cement jute bags.

Limit vehicle speed.

See that vehicles comply with the

National Vehicle Mass Emission

Standards, 2056 BS. Regular

maintenance of vehicles.

Provide ventilation in confined

working areas.

Operation of dust

suppression tanks,

sprinklers on site

Stockpiles covered

with appropriate

sheeting.

Vehicle maintenance

records; renewal of

“green stickers”. Ventilators in

confined spaces

Visual inspection if

water is sprinkled or

not; logbook of

operation of dust

suppression trucks.

Photographs of

stockpiles, visual

inspection reports

Check maintenance

records and “green stickers”. Inspection reports of

site plans and no of

ventilators (meets

international

standards).Site

drawings showing

location of ventilators,

no of ventilators

Project location

During

construction/

every week

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Impacts /

Project

Activities

Management Plan


monitored


Noise level and

vibration

Monitoring of noise levels regularly

at site.

Fit mufflers in vehicles to control

noise.

Limit the speed s of vehicles.

Ban the use of power horns in

vehicles.

Regular maintenance of equipment.

Prohibit the operation of crushing

plants and construction vehicles

between 7 PM to 6 AM.

Compensate the damages caused by

vibrations.

Baseline noise level

Adoption of noise

level control

measures as

specified; vehicles

with mufflers

installed or not;

speed limit signage

erected; maintenance

schedule of

equipment; operation

log of crushing

plants.

Nearby

structures/buildings

in construction areas.

Sound level (DBA);

feedback/complaints

from nearby residents;

number of vehicles

installed with mufflers;

number of vehicles

with/without power

horns; number of speed

limit signage at the

project site; inspection

reports/photographs of

nearby

buildings/structures for

cracks before/during

construction

Project Site

Every week

Contractor

Waste

management

Store all materials, toxic, non-toxic

and hazardous materials in safe

place (warehouse).

Collect, segregate and dispose waste

at designated areas

Waste management

plan

Log of collection and

disposal of waste

from the site

Check amount of solid

waste generated and if

solid waste

management is carried

out efficiently.

Audit of waste

management plans;

inspection of disposal

areas/site plan

drawings, photographs

Project site During the

construction

period

Contractor

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Impacts /

Project

Activities

Management Plan


monitored


etc.

Vegetation

Clearance

Provide LPG/kerosene to workforce.

Stockpile the felled trees and take

permission from concerned authority

for its use

Plant and rear tree saplings at the

rate of 25 saplings for each felled

tree.

Cutting of only the

specified and marked

trees; use of timber

and wood;

availability of

LPG/kerosene;

plantation @ 25 tree

saplings per cut tree

Permits for tree

felling and its use

Check records of trees

cut and planted;

whether LPG/kerosene

is available in camp

sites.

Photographs, expiry

date of permits and

number of permits etc.

Project Site

Regularly Contractor

Damaged

infrastructures

and services

Reinstate/relocate community assets

that are disturbed such as irrigation

canals, electricity poles, telephone

lines, drinking water pipes, sewerage

lines, roads, etc. to the a standard as

before and/ or better.

Reinstatement of

structurally damaged

infrastructures like

temples, bridges,

irrigation channels,

electricity poles,

telephone lines,

drinking water pipes,

sewers, access roads,

cracks in buildings

etc.

Field observation to

visually assess if

disturbed community

assets are reinstated.

Design drawings and

technical specifications

showing areas for

potential reinstatement,

photographs before and

after construction in

sensitive areas etc.;

emergency response

plans

Project Site Once

construction

in the area is

over.

Contractor

Crime and Prohibit gambling and alcohol Situation of social Crime records and Project Location Once a month Contractor

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Impacts /

Project

Activities

Management Plan


monitored


community

stress

consumption in camp sites.

Instruct the outside workforce to

respect the local cultures, traditions,

rights etc.

Provide security in camps

disharmony

Awareness program.

Workers/ Staff

conduct policy

causes; camp issues;

enforcement of

remedies; security

situation in camps.

Audit of staff/ workers

conduct policy

Once a month

Health and

hygiene

Provide regular health check-ups,

sanitation and hygiene, training in

community health and safety, OHS

measures, health care, and control of

epidemic diseases to the workforce.

Launch awareness programs

concerning human trafficking and

the possibility of spread of STDs

and HIV/AIDS using brochures,

posters, and signboards.

Make available first aid kits,

ambulance and fire extinguishers in

camp sites.

The use of safety

equipment by

workforce

The provision of

health measures and

training

Awareness program

Signs and posters

Compensation for

health

Health records; records

of outbreak of diseases;

maintenance of health

clinic; health

complaints; number of

awareness programs

launched; number of

persons trained.

Project Site Every week Contractor

Archaeological

and cultural

heritage sites

Protect archaeological and cultural

heritage sites:

In case of relocation, consult the

local community

Inform the Chief District Officer (

Surveys and

discussion with local

residents and

community

Notification to CDO

Field observation of

archaeological and

cultural sites and

number of chance finds

to authorities.

Project site Every month

Contractor

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Impacts /

Project

Activities

Management Plan


monitored


incase of chance finds) who has to

report the findings in writing to the

Department of Archaeology within

35 days, according to the Ancient

Monuments Protection Act, 1956

and Rules, 1989.

Use manual labour for digging

trenches and avoid heavy equipment

and pneumatic drills.

and Department of

Archaeology before

works are to begin

Availability of

workers and

equipment to

undertake the works

No. of notifications

sent and meeting

minutes/ letters of

correspondence

Design and technical

specification

documents specifying

requirements. No of

workers available etc.

Traffic

Management

Develop a traffic plan to minimize

traffic flow interference from

construction activities.

Advance local public notification of

construction activities, schedule,

routing, and affected areas including

road closures.

Erect signage in Nepali and English

languages.

Use of steel plates or other

temporary across trench facilities in

key areas such as foot trails or

livestock routes; arrange for

pedestrian access and sidewalks and

parking areas.

Arrange for night-time construction

Working schedules

and traffic plans.

Information about

construction schedule

to the local people

Visual observation of

traffic; complaints

from travellers and

locals; existence of

signage and

effectiveness of speed

control and diversion

measures.

Project site Every week Contractor

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Impacts /

Project

Activities

Management Plan


monitored


for activities in congested/ heavy

day-time traffic areas.

Undertake trench closure and

facilitate rehabilitation as quickly as

feasible.

Operation Phase

Discharge of

industrial

wastes to WW

treatment

System

Train workers in OHS hazards and

provide PPE; monitor illegal

discharge of industrial wastes to the

system and enforce strict regulations

in coordination with the Ministry of

Environment, Science and

Technology

Observation;

implementation of

training plans, OHS

policy,

implementation of

trade waste policy.

Monitoring at the

inlet of WWTPs for

electrical

conductivity and DO

using online

instrumentation.

Visual observation,

audit of training plan,

OHS policy and trade

waste policy.

EC (for electrical

conductivity), mg/L

(for DO)

Nearby Industries

Once a month

Contractor

Wastewater

release

Treat wastewater to meet the

effluent standards before releasing it

to natural surface sources; regular

Quality of treated

wastewater thatwill

be released to river

Influent BOD/COD,

pH, TSS, T, heavy

metals; effluent

At the WWTP

outlet and

downstream of

Regularly

during

operation

Contractor

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Impacts /

Project

Activities

Management Plan


monitored


monitoring the quality of the treated

wastewater and that of the receiving

water.

(TSS, BOD5, and

heavy metals in mg/l;

pH, T (0C) as

mentioned in Annex

3)

BOD/COD, pH, TSS

and heavy metals;

stream water quality

(TSS, T, BOD/COD,

pH)

wastewater

release

(fortnightly)

Overflow

flooding

Careful operation of wastewater

system according to the Operation

Manual and HACCPP; provide

stand-by generators for pumping

stations.

To ensure O&M, training of

operators to be provided for regular

inspection, cleaning and

maintenance of plant and sewers.

Standby generators in

operating conditions

with sufficient fuel

(the diesel generator

is the second backup

power. The first is

the power generated

from the digestion

plant. The constant

source of electricity

supply, if available

will also be used).

Emergency response

procedures have to

be developed and

implemented. .

Operation and

maintenance

schedules

Trainings conducted

Visual observation

Audit of O&M manual,

schedules, HACCP

plans.

No of incident reports

Treatment plants Once a month

Contractor

54

Impacts /

Project

Activities

Management Plan


monitored


Health and

safety

Provide trainings to workers on

OHS

Number of trainings

given

Quizzes and

interviews, audit of

OHS policy, number of

workers participated

etc.

Plant sites Once a month Contractor

DSC = Design and Supervision Consultant, DWEC = District Wage Evaluation Committee, IEE = initial environment examination, KUKL =

Kathmandu UpatyakaKhanepani Limited, KVWSMB = Kathmandu Valley Water Supply Management Board, MOEST = Ministry of

Environment, Science, and Technology, PID = Project Implementation Directorate, WWTP = wastewater treatment plant.