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Environmental Monitoring Report

Bi-annual Report (Main Report) January 2017

Loan 2746-UZB: CAREC Corridor 2 Road

Investment Program – Tranche 2

Section Km 355–Km 440 of the A380 Highway, Uzbekistan

Prepared by the Construction Supervision Consultant “SAMBO Engineering Co., Ltd” (Korea) for the Republican Road Fund under the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan and for the Asian Development Bank

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

ABBREVIATOINS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

BASIC DATA i Map of the project iii

PART 1 – INTRODUCTION 7

A. Construction activities and project progress during the previous 6 month 7

B. Changes in project organization and environmental management team 8

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

PART 2 – ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING 15

PART 3 – ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 17

A. The environmental management system (EMS), updated EMP, work plans 17

B. Construction Period (Environmental Management Plan - EMP) 17

C. Site Inspection and audits 22

D. Non-compliance notices and the corrective actions 23

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

F. Grievance Redress Mechanism 25

PART 4 – CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS 26

PART 4 – PROJECT PHOTOGRAPHS 27

APPENDIXES

1. Appendix A 2. Appendix B 3. Appendix C

BASIC DATA

A. Loan Identification

1. Country Uzbekistan

2. Loan Number 2746

3. Project Title CAREC Corridor 2 Road Investment Program – Project 2 (Tranche II)

4. Borrower Republic of Uzbekistan

5. Executing Agency Republican Road Fund

6. Amount of Loan $240,000,000 (OCR)

B. Loan Data

1. Date of Board Approval 31 March 2011

2. Date of Loan Agreement 12 April 2011

3. Date of Loan Effectiveness 6 May 2011

4. Closing Date 31 July 2017

C. Contract Data

Civil Works detail (Contractor)

1. Scope of Contract Construction of 4 lanes CCP

2. Road Length 85 km of A380 Guzar-Bukhara-Nukus-Beyneu (from km 355 to 440 km)

3. Contracted Date & Amount 24 December 2013 / 175,199,999.91 USD (including Contingency)

4. Name of Contractor POSCO Engineering and Construction Co., Ltd. (Korea)

5. Notice to Commence 26 May 2014

Consultant detail (Supervision)

1. Scope of Contract Project Management and Construction Supervision Services

2. Name of Consultant SAMBO Engineering Co., Ltd. (Korea)

3. Notice to Commence 11 October 2012

PART 1 – INTRODUCTION

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

Brief Project Description 1. The Republic of Uzbekistan has received a loan by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the rehabilitation/reconstruction selected sections of the A380 highway Guzar-Bukhara-Nukus-Beyneu. This highway is the main route between the northwest and southeast of Uzbekistan and serves as an increasingly important international corridor between Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan, and Kyrgyz Republic and People‘s Republic of China. 2. The investment program includes 3 tranches. The 2nd tranche (Project 2) comprises of reconstruction of 85 km section of the A380 highway (a 2 lane asphalt concrete road) between Km 355 and Km 440 into a new 4 lane, grade separated, dual carriageway, concrete pavement. The proposed Project involves upgrading the existing A380 alignment. This road section is located in Romitan, Peshku and Jondor Districts of Bukhara Province and involves the widening of the existing road within its own RoW. 3. In compliance with ADB Environmental Safeguard requirements the Project has been classified as category “B”, and the initial environmental examination (IEE) was prepared during project preparation. Therefore, an annual environmental monitoring report is required to be submitted to ADB. This Environmental monitoring report covers the implementation period from July to December 2016. 4. SAMBO Engineering Co., Ltd. was selected as Construction Supervision Engineer and mobilized in October 2012. On December 24 of 2013 the Republican Road Fund signed the civil works contract with POSCO Engineering and Construction Co., Ltd. (Korea). Contractor started mobilization of resources, equipment, machinery and personnel in May 2014. Contractor established 2 camp sites. Offices and accommodation of the Contractor and Engineer at the camp sites completed and fully operational. 5. Civil works is carry out based on the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) contract MDB (Version 2006). Project experienced delays due to Contractor’s slow progress of works. Total progress of works as of 31 December 2016 is 98.83%. The project is expected to be completed in February 2017.

Methodology 6. In brief, the approaches for preparing this report include:

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

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

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

reviewed using the mentioned above methods;

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

Project Progress for the Reporting Period

7. Major works have already been completed by Contractor. Cumulative progress as of June 2016 is as following:

(i) Engineer’s Facilities and camp is completed for 98%.

(ii) Subgrade preparation, including cutting and grubbing (Haloxylon removal). Cumulative length of completed works equals to 168.97 km, which corresponds to 100% of project section total length.

(iii) Top Soil Removal works. Cumulative length of completed works equals to 168.97 km, which corresponds to 100% of total length of the project section.

(iv) Embankment works. Cumulative length of completed works equals to 168.97 km, which corresponds to 100% of total length of the project section.

(v) Diaphragm layer construction. Cumulative length of completed works equals to 168.97 km, which corresponds to 100% of total length of project section.

(vi) Sub base construction. Cumulative length of completed works equals to 168.97 km, which corresponds to 100% of total length of project section.

(vii) CTB construction. Cumulative length of completed works equals to 168.97 km, which corresponds to 100% of total length of project section.

(viii) Concrete Pavement Construction. Cumulative length of completed works equals to 168.97 km, which corresponds to 100% of total length of project section.

(ix) Road Furniture and Markings. Cumulative progress is 73.64%.

(x) Reinstallation of Communication Facilities. Cumulative progress is 94.80%.

B. Changes in project organization and environmental management team

Institutional Set-up for EMP implementation 8. The Republic Road Fund (RRF) under the Ministry of Finance is the project proponent and the executing agency of this MFF. The RRF employed the Programme Management Unit (PMU) to lead the day-to-day implementation of the MFF. The PMU also coordinates all consulting services (construction supervision consultant or CSC) under the project. 9. The PMU hired a CSC and established Safeguards Team to oversee the planning and implementing environmental mitigation measures during construction and operation of the road. 10. The Safeguard Team and CSC are responsible to prepare and submit environmental monitoring report and other safeguard requirements related with land acquisition. The mitigation measures related with environmental impacts associated with the construction works are implemented by the Constructor under guidance of the CSC.

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

Description of Environmental Management Team 12. Mrs. Dinora Azimova is the Environmental Safeguard Specialist of PMU who oversees the planning and implementation of environmental mitigation measures during construction period. Her role is to ensure that the safeguard actions are carried out in compliance with the procedures agreed with ADB. She is responsible for:

(i) Manage and coordinate the preparation, updating, implementation and monitoring the initial environmental examination (IEE) / environmental impact assessment (EIA) as required by the framework financing agreement (FFA) and loan agreement;

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

(iii) Project Information Management and Development;

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

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

(vi) Report preparation and submission;

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

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

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

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

13. Mr. Sergey Karandaev is the Environmental Safeguard Specialist of Construction Supervision Consultant. He is responsible for:

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

(ii) Supervise the contractors' compliance to EMP;

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

(iv) Prepare compliance reports;

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

14. Mr.Ahn C. H. is Environmental Safeguard specialist of the Contractor. Mr. Ahn carries out all the tasks of the Environmental Safeguard Specialist which include but not limited to the following:

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

(ii) To provide daily environmental field supervision;

(iii) To notify noncompliance and take relevant actions;

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

(v) Communicate with local community regarding works progress;

(vi) Ensuring of receiving relevant permissions and licenses.

C. Relationships with Contractors, EA, borrower, etc

Relationship with Contractor & sub-contractors 15. In general, Contractor carries out major construction works with its own and Sub-contractors capacity. Following sub-contractors attracted for the works:

Table 1: List of Contractors/Sub-contractors regarding monitoring of Environmental

conditions on the project site

№ Name of Sub-

Contractor Works Performed

Date of mobilization

Remarks

1 Bukhara Sanitary Epidemology Center

Measurements of air quality, water quality, noise and vibration.

30/10/2014 Air monitoring conducted on monthly basis according to the agreement #837 dated 30/10/2014 between the parties.

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

08/09/2014

The agreement was made with the subcontractor for cleaning and utilization of waste from the site camp of the Contractor. The agreement #60 was signed on 08/09/2014 and valid up to reporting period.

3 Nigora Dilnoza Utilization of tires, motor oil.

19/01/2016 The agreement was made with specialized company for utilization of used tires and motor oil. The agreement #01 was made on 19/01/2016 and valid up to reporting period. Used tires and motor oil are being taken away from site on regular basis.

4 Bukhoro Ikkilamchi Qorametal

Utilization of scrap-metal

09/09/2015 The agreement was made with specialized company for utilization of scrap-metal. The agreement #297 was made on 09/09/2015 and valid up to reporting period. Scrap-metal is being taken away from site on regular basis.

Table 2: List of Contractors/Sub-contractors regarding Civil Works

Name of Sub-Contractor/Contact Data

Date of mobilization

Date of demobilization

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Tel:

Email:

“LLC Parvoz Plus Fayz”

Navoi str. 15, Bukhara region,

+99893-7122004

[email protected]

24 Jul. 2014

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Name

:

Add:

Tel:

Email:

“LLC Ulugbektrans”

Madaniyat village, Bagat district, Khorazm

region.

+99891-5718080

[email protected]

06 Sep. 2014

30 Nov. 2016

Name

:

Add:

Tel:

Email:

“LLC Samonchuq Ravnaqi”

Jondor district QFY, Bukhara region.

+99895-6002537

[email protected]

04 Sep. 2014

27 Jul. 2015

Name

:

Add:

Tel:

Email:

“LLC Bobonavruz”

Nizomiy str. 49, Kagan district, Bukhara

region,

+99895-6043374

[email protected]

01 Nov. 2014 07 Dec. 2016

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Name

:

Add:

Tel:

Dasa Construction

39-2 Oguem-dong Songpa-gu Seoul,

Korea

+99894-6595317

01 Oct. 2014

-

Name

:

Add:

Tel:

Torim Construction

439-5 Doonchon-dong Kangdong-gu

Seoul, Korea

+99893-5310822

13 Oct. 2014

02 Dec. 2016 U

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Name

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Add:

Tel:

Email:

TORSVIK JSV LLC

Afrasiab 4a, Mirabad district, Tashkent.

+99893-3933778

[email protected]

12 Dec. 2014 -

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Name

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Add:

Tel:

SPMK – 5 “SREDAZSPECSTROY”

Tutikunda QFY, Kagan district, Bukhara

region

+99893-9603202

25 Feb. 2015 12 Jun. 2015

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Tel:

Rita Investment

64, Konstitusiya street, Tashkent city,

Uzbekistan

+998 71 256 38 07

18 Nov. 2015 29 Feb. 2016

Name

:

Add:

Tel:

Bukhara Central State Forestry

Бух р ш хри, Шир удди 41

+998 91 406 52 21

06 Aug. 2014 29 Feb. 2016

Name

:

Add:

Tel:

Chigatay Trans servis LLC

Uzbekistan, Bukhara, Alat district, Gulistan

village

+998 93 963 00-60

13 Jan. 2016 17 Mar. 2016

Name

:

Add:

Tel:

Email:

Turtkul Logist LLC

12, U.Ishmanova st, Turkkul district,

Karakalpagistan

+998 93 718 11-22

[email protected]

19 Feb. 2016 17 Mar. 2016

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Name

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Add:

Tel:

Guliston Darxon Savdo

Arganchi QFY, Yuqori Chirchik district,

Tashkent reg.

+998 93 171 00 66

24 Nov. 2015 19 May. 2016

Name

:

Add:

Tel:

Eleganttekstraid

203, Somjon Buxara city. Uzbekistan

+998 90 510 76 75

29 Feb. 2016 05 May. 2016

Name

:

Add:

Tel:

Wirtgen Tashkent

15 Sadikov str. Tashkent

+998 93 501 45 14

04 Feb. 2016 20 Apr. 2016

16. During the reporting period Contractor and sub-Contractors carried out their tasks accordingly to ecologic rules. No gross ecologic issues of concern were identified. Environment Safeguard specialist of the Contractor keeps constant contact with sub-contractors to ensure their compliance with environmental requirements.

Relationship with the project owner (EA) 17. The Republic Road Fund (RRF) under the Ministry of Finance is the project proponent and the executing agency of this MFF. The RRF employed the Programme Management Unit (PMU) to lead the day-to-day implementation of the MFF. The PMU established Safeguards Team to oversee the planning and implementing environmental mitigation measures during construction period. 18. RRF ensures that potential adverse environmental impacts arising from the investment program are minimized by implementing all mitigation and monitoring measures as presented in the environment management plan (EMP) included in the IEEs or EIAs. 19. The Safeguard Team and CSC are responsible to prepare and submit environmental monitoring report and other safeguard requirements related with land acquisition. The mitigation measures related with environmental impacts associated with the construction works are implemented by the Constructor with guidance from the CSC. 20. The PMU team has constant for communication with the CSC and Contractor, for reviews/ comments on all environmental issues and submitted reports. Representatives of PMU staff, including Social Safeguard Specialist regularly conducted visits to the construction site. Monthly meetings were conducted with focus on project progress, technical problems, as well as environmental safeguard issues.

Relationship with borrower

21. ADB is the financing institution of the project. A Framework Financing Agreement (FFA) was signed by the Republic of Uzbekistan and ADB on 18 March 2010 for the Investment Program. Loan agreement No: 2746-UZB was signed on April 12, 2011. 22. ADB oversees project sites regularly and gives clear instructions for the project sites improvements, including scope of safeguards environmental issues and progress of work. During this reporting period ADB representatives from URM and Head office conducted several visits to site for general inspection of works and progress. 23. On 14th of October 2016, ADB mission visited the site with the purpose of reviewing the progress of construction works on the site. Mr. Kwan Lue (Transport Portfolio Manager, ADB URM) and Mr.Jiang Buoning (Senior Transport Specialist, ADB Manila) with participation of representatives from PMU, CSC and Contractor conducted coordination meeting in Camp Site. Progress of works and related problems were discussed. 24. On 24th of November 2016 Mr.Kwan Lue with representative of PMU visited the site for general inspection and to obtain last details on construction works progress. 25. Visitors conducted a meeting with the Contractor, reviewed all existing documentation and reports of the Contractor and Consultant on site. The road, camp site, quarries and concrete batching plant have been visited and inspected. All objects and documentation have been found satisfactory.

PART 2 – ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING 26. After project launching environmental quality monitoring has been conducted on monthly basis. Details of environmental management during construction were discussed with environmental specialists of Contractor and Engineer during visits of Environmental consultant to the project site. As the works progressed, quality of air, water, noise and vibration level have been monitored. 27. Environmental Laws and Norms of the Republic of Uzbekistan through SNPC, Sanitarian Epidemiological Station formed a base for environmental quality monitoring. 28. Monitoring performed by using indicators described in the EMP. The environmental quality should be in compliance with relevant norms of Republic of Uzbekistan. The environmental monitoring results should be compared with environmental quality standards of Uzbekistan. 29. Water Quality Monitoring: Aside from the occasional rainfall and flash flooding, there is no surface water over which the area the road passes. The shallow groundwater aquifer is >25m below the surface, is saline and polluted. Groundwater for human consumption is scarce in Buhara oblast, with only 22,000 up to 33,000 m3/day available (2008 data). Between 7,000 up to 10,000 m3/day have been allocated for industrial use in Bukhara. Thereby the water use for concrete production is seriously restricted. Even in case when neither surface, nor groundwater quality will be affected, the over-extraction of local groundwater during the construction period could have serious impacts. 30. Water for construction purposes is being used from the water pipe system of Bukhara region. Analysis of water demonstrated its technical suitability for usage in the crushing plant, for dust suppression on the territory of the camp and industrial area, plus - for watering the road during reconstruction. 31. Water for concrete preparation is also being taken water pipe belonging to Gazli UMG. The water monitoring results from existing water sources have been carried out by Bukhara Sanitary

Epidemology Center. The results were positive and showing acceptability for consumption (Appendix A). 32. Air quality monitoring: According to the multi-year data set, intensity of dust-storms with wind speeds of 80-100 km/h, increased in direction from Bukhara to Urgench. The average wind speed remains about 17 km/h. Wind is very significant for air quality, since for majority time of the year project area has elevated level of dustiness due to the constant wind-related dust in the air. 33. Aside from dust-storm induced air pollution, the air quality near the road is well enough within the RoU standards since no industrial or commercial emission source exist anywhere and traffic is at low level. Contractor established an agreement with Bukhara Sanitary Epidemology Center for the monthly measurement of air quality within the project area. Representatives of Bukhara Sanitary Epidemology Center conducted air quality monitoring on regular basis (Appendix A).

Table 3: Status of Environmental Quality

Aspects of the physical-

chemical environment

Sources of Impact

Significant Impacts on

Environment

Monitoring Objectives

Remarks

Water Quality

Remark: Aside from the occasional rainfall, there is no surface water over which the area the road passes. Groundwater for human and production consumption is scarce in the project area. That’s is why contractor uses drinking water from water pipe system of Bukhara region.

Violation of environmental protection measures during borrow pit activity.

Groundwater

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

Groundwater appears during excavation of borrow pit at km 409. The issue was resolved in the 2nd Environmental Monitoring Report.

Air Quality (dust

management)

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

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

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

Violations of regulations and requirements did not identified. Air quality measurements were conducted near road side by taking samples (Appendix A).

Noise and Vibration

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

Annoyance and disturbance effects at noise sensitive receptors.

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

Violations of regulations and requirements did not identified (Appendix A).

activity.

PART 3 – ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

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

34. The IEE is an environmental statement of the RRF. While it is prepared by consultant, the IEE follows commitment to ecologic safety rules of the RoU, and to implement the mitigation and monitoring actions, listed in the IEE by the proponent, its contractor and consultant. 35. In order to take seriously mitigation measures proposed in the lEE’s (EMiP) and monitoring plans (EMoP), they are legally binding through inclusion in environmental clauses into the loan agreement between the RRF and the ADB, as well as the specifications of the contract - bid documents. This is achieved by integrating the EMP (EMiP and EMoP) into the contract specifications as a Clause 4.18 of Particular Conditions of Contract. References to the EMP made in the loan agreement between the RRF and ADB. 36. EMiP and EMoP are integral parts of the contract, their implementation is mandatory for contractors. Environmental Management Plan (EMP) has been designed to avoid, reduce, or at least - minimize the adverse environmental impacts that could result from the activities during the implementation and first year operation of the project. 37. Site Specific Environmental Management (SSEMP) plan was not developed by Contractor and updated EMP is used as the major document for managing and monitoring environmental activities on site. Taking into account that EMP defines concrete steps, which need to be taken by Contractor during project implementation period, also due to the lack of serious environmental violations and taking into account that the project will be completed soon, development of SSEMP was not requested from Contractor.

B. Construction Period (Environmental Management Plan - EMP)

38. This section addressed conformance with the Project Environmental Management Plan (EMP) and other contractual obligations relating to the environment issues. 39. Besides environmental management actions, EMP defines what kind of mitigation measures have to be implemented by Contractor and how to conduct environmental monitoring during the road construction work. EMP defines place, time, parameters and responsibility of environmental monitoring. 40. The field works on monitoring of environmental management plan for this period was carried out in project areas (road A-380 sections km 355 – km 440) as follows.

- Sections km 355 – km 440 of road A380 and the shoulders; - Road side quarries; - Camp sites; - Concrete batching plants area.

Status of updated EMPs for Road sections km 355 – km 440

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

- Earthworks – 168.97 km;

- Base course – 168.97 km; - CTB (Cement Treated Base) – 168.97 km; - CCP (Cement Concrete Pavement) – 168.97 km1.

42. During the inspection of the Road Construction Site and adjacent areas no major issues of concerned were identified. Minimal issues of concerns were immediately reported and resolved accordingly. Construction works are carried out with optimal amount of construction equipment. All works are conducted within right of way and the land allocation for the construction works. Dust control measures are being implemented during hot and dry periods to avoid pollution of the air.

Table 4: Status of updated EMP for the Road

Type of impact Areas

effected Instructions

Instructions issue date

Remarks

1. Loss of virgin areas.

Shoulders / New lane / RoW

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

July – December 2016.

Requirements are being met.

2. Pollution with construction waste.

Shoulders / RoW.

- Contamination timely removal for recycling;

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


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

3. Air pollution RoW and surrounding of project site.

In accordance with EMP.


Contractor is complying with requirements. Bukhara Sanitary Epidemology Center conducting Air Monitoring on monthly basis. Contractor carries out dust control measures on the construction site.

4. Contamination of ground, damage to vegetation and

Shoulders / RoW.



Instructions issued and Contractor is complying with

1 84.48 km = 167.97 km of two lane pavement (84.48 km left hand side and 84.48 km right hand side).

fauna. requirements.

Status of updated EMP for borrow pits along the road side

43. The Contractor planned to develop supply of Embankment material from 30 borrow pits close to the road, along the whole stretch of 85 km. However, only 11 borrow pits were used by Contractor. Distance from road construction site to borrow area doesn’t exceed 100-150 meters. Materials from the borrow pits were used for the Embankment formation of the new road starting from 355 km till 440 km. Requested Environmental Statements for all 30 borrow pits were obtained from Bukhara Regional Nature Protection Committee in 2015. 44. Each borrow pit has permitted area of 2-3 hectares. Top soil on borrow pit areas is being removed in accordance with ecological rules. Each borrow pit is excavated up to 2 meters deep, & developed one after another (not simultaneously). Proper re-cultivation & conservation of the pit areas is included into work plans after completion of works. Removed topsoil is stored around perimeter of the borrow pits. 45. Environmental situation around the borrow pits area is considered to be stable. Borrow pit areas are situated close to the road that allows creating acceptable condition for implementation of environmental safety measures.

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

Type of impact Areas effected Instructions Instructions issue date

Remarks

1. Impact on vegetation, landscape and the ground

30 borrow pits along the 85 km stretch between km 355 to km 440.

Reinstatement of borrow pits after completion of mining.


Recommended bioengineering approach in phased reclamation. Works at borrow pits completed. Reinstatement works of remaining borrow pits are expected to complete before Handing Over (till 15 February 2017).

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

Hydraulic dust control on the access road.

In accordance with EMP

Instructions issued and regulations are generally met.

Status of updated EMP of Project Camp Site

46. There are two Camp site areas of 2.5 hectares each at 368 km and at 409 km on the LHS of A380 was allocated to the Contractor. All necessary permissions and documentations for the camp sites establishment have been obtained from local authorities. Engineer/Employer’s and Contractor’s office facilities, CTB and Concrete Batching plants were installed, they are currently functional, limited within the camp site area, and other necessary construction facilities. Consolidation of Plant, Crusher and the administration facilities within limits of the camp contributes in reduction of Environmental impact on the project area.

Table 6: Status of updated EMP for Camp Site


Remarks

1. Spillage of petroleum products, ground contamination.

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

- Separate fuel/ lubricant storage area; - Create natural backstop for contamination; - Clean the areas contaminated with petroleum products.

Quarterly Consultant issued site instructions to Contractor. Most of the recommendations were introduced by Contractor.

2. Accumulation of household and industrial waste.

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

When accumulated.

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

3. Vehicle washing.

Camp site and outside.

Arrangement of special area.

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

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

Residential facilities adjacent to the Camp.

Arrangement of timely removal and better organization of cesspools.

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

5. Quality of potable

Water.

Drinking water supply system to be installed with water filters.

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

Status of updated EMP of Concrete Batching Plant

47. Crusher, CTB and Concrete Batching Plant were established at the Camp Site of the Contractor. Environmental Statement of Bukhara Regional Nature Protection Committee was issued in 2014. All installation, calibration and maintenance works were completed in February 2015. Plants are fully operational at current reporting period. 48. EMP is being implemented by the Contractor at the Batching Plant area during operational period.

Table 7: Status of EMP of Concrete Batching Plant


Remarks

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

Concrete Batching Plant at the Camp Site

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

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

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


All measures to be implemented by Contractor.

2. Water pollution


Arrangement of washing facility with circulating



water system;

Maintenance of circulating water system;

Reusing the water after washing the sand and concrete;

Discontinuation of discharging return water into the pit.

3. Failed concrete waste piles


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

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



C. Site Inspection and audits 49. Mr.Sergey Karandaev, Environmental Safeguard Specialist of the CSC conducted inspection visit at the road reconstruction site on a regular basis. During his visits Contractor’s compliance with environmental Safeguard requirements have been inspected (Appendix B / Inspection results of Environmental protection activities of the Contractor). All project sites used to be visited in order to carry out evaluation of environmental safety conditions. Coordination with regional State Nature Protection Committee was observed. 50. Site visits from ADB and PMU representatives were carried out to inspect progress of works. Environmental safeguard implementation status on the site was briefly reviewed, especially reclamation of borrow pits and removal of asphalt waste and its utilization. Recommendations to improve implementation of the environmental safeguard activities been provided. 51. The list of all review missions conducted by PMU and SC are described in the Table 8 below:

Table 8: List of review missions conducted by PMU and SC

Date of Review Mission

Conducted by

July 2016 PMU Environmental Specialist, Engineer’s Environmental

Specialist

August 2016 PMU Environmental Specialist, Engineer’s Environmental

Specialist

September 2016 Engineer’s Environmental Specialist

October 2016 ADB mission, Engineer’s Environmental Specialist

November 2016 ADB mission, Engineer’s Environmental Specialist

December 2016 Engineer’s Environmental Specialist

D. Non-compliance notices and the corrective actions 52. During visits of Environmental Safeguard Specialist of the Engineer several instructions (Appendix B) to eliminate shortcomings and non-compliances have been issued. In majority cases corrective actions were implemented by the Contractor (Appendix C).

Table 9: Non-Compliance notices and the corrective actions

Date of

submission

Description of Non-Compliance

Area

Corrective action required including deadline

Performance Date of

Corrective actions

October 2016

1. Along the road there are still temporary stockyards for temporary storage of construction materials. For example in section km 387-437 have been organized more than 12 temporary stockyards from which only few of them are being used.

Road side

Avoid creating wide areas for placement of excessive soil. It is desirable to use excess soil for reclamation of Borrow Pits. Begin reinstatement works in temporary stockyards along the road by covering with organic soil. Remove remains of construction and other debris from the road and adjacent areas.

Completed in December

2016.

November 2016

Batching Plants are located at km 365 and km 409 of the road and all concrete production works are completed. Currently, activities are focused on production of concrete structures (edge marker post, concrete barriers, etc.). Material stockyards in Batching Plant areas are almost empty. The main problem is elimination of various waste that stockpiled around the batching plant areas

Batching Plants are located at km 365 and km 409.

Avoid creating concrete debris and stockpiling it out of Batching Plant area. Waste asphalt and concrete (pavement materials) should be temporarily stockpiled in the Batching Plant areas without creating additional areas. Develop preliminary program plan for waste utilization.


2016.

November 2016

Up to now, the Contractor has developed 33 different Borrow Pits areas along the road. Contractor has completed reinstatement in one Borrow Pit area (364 km) and has stared on the next one at km 368+400. Currently, Contractor has completed transportation of Borrow Pits materials.

Borrow

Pits.

Expedite reclamation works in the developed Borrow Pits. Develop a reinstatement schedule for execution of Borrow Pit backfilling works. Adhere to the recommendations of the Bukhara Regional committee for environmental protection.

Not completed. Deadline is February

2017.

November 2016

It is urgently required to repair protective basements around the fuel tanks at km 409 and prevent spillage oil on the ground. At km 365 fuel dispenser foundations are not repaired. Corrective measures are not taken. Condition does not correspond to the environmental requirements. Foundation pit under the fuel dispenser clogged with contaminated soil.

Fuel station and parking area

In order to prevent oil spillage, please repair protective basement around the fuel tanks. Clean spillage tank areas from contaminated soil.


2016.

November 2016

Camp (km 409) and surrounding areas are in unsatisfactory condition. On the photos shown revealed shortcomings and violations that do not meet environmental regulations. In both camps the unfavorable situation with fecal waste is being continued. It is not allowed to dispose fecal waste on the ground near to the living areas.

Office area

Clean the camp and surrounding areas from waste, scrap metal and other debris. Construction materials should be stored in designated stockyards outside of the Camps. In order to eliminate occurrence of potential insanitary situation, please arrange frequent disposal of household sewage.


2016.

E. Actions taken to reflect the ADB Mission findings during the reporting period 53. During the ADB mission visits major focus was on progress of construction works and completion of all works by February 2017. Recommendations were provided on expediting the works and preparation of necessary reports. Recommendations were taken into account and inputs were made to Schedule of Construction Works. 54. It was only reminded to start preparation for the final environmental audit by filling up environmental checklist, and template was provided by the ADB Mission representative earlier. Report preparation works already started. F. Grievance Redress Mechanism 55. According with IEE RRF established a grievance redress mechanism (GRM) to receive, facilitate and resolve grievances of the affected people concerning environmental safeguards at the project section. The grievance redress mechanism will be scaled to reduce risks and negative impacts of the project. 56. The RRF’s PMU, in cooperation with the Administration of Buhara viloyet and impacted rayons, established Grievance Redress Committees (GRCs) at both levels. At viloyat level this Committee comprised of Hakim representatives, representative of the RRF and a member of the Viloyat Environmental Department. One member of the committee is identified as the contacting point for any received grievance claim. At the rayon level it is consisted of government officials and two non-governmental members. 57. Grievances can be filed in writing form or orally with the GRC’s rayon-level contact person. The committee has only 15 working days to respond with resolution. If unsatisfied with the decision the complainant will be able to resubmit the grievance with the oblast GRC for final resolution, and at the same time submit a copy of the letter to the ADB project officer in charge. The oblast GRC will have a further 15 days to provide a decision, and if no ruling is forthcoming the grievance will be automatically decided in favor of the complainant and all compensation will be provided. 58. The Project has employed the existing Government Grievance Redress Mechanism. The focal Points (GFP) have been established at the district mayor’s offices to coordinate and address all compliances and concerns arising from the project. The contact details are:

Khakimov Furkat,

Deputy Mayor.

Ramitan district mayor’s office.

Tel: 8365 5521232

Umarov Khaydar,

Deputy Mayor.

Jondor district mayor’s office.

Tel: 8365 5821853

Nurmuhamedov Husnitdin,

Deputy Mayor.

Peshku district mayor’s office.

Tel: 8365 2748424

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

PART 4 – CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

A. Conclusion

60. No serious environmental issues were identified during the reporting period. Major construction works carried out accordingly and already completed. Accommodation, office facilities and production areas, such as crushing and concrete batching plant installations are fully operational. 61. Implementation of monitoring activities from Contractor has to be implemented and conducted regularly. Instructions of the Consultant’s Environment Specialist have to be followed. 62. Training of technical staff of Contractor & Engineer on environmental compliance management and reporting conducted with assistance of RRF. 63. Contractor has to start preparation for Final Environmental Audit as the project completion is expected by end of February 2017. 64. The final environmental monitoring report will be submitted to RRF and ADB in March 2017.

B. Action plan for the following period (till March 2017).

65. Contractor has to implement several instructions given by Consultant according to the table below:

Table 10: Urgent measures to insure environmental safety

№ Item Action Implementation

period Status of

implementation 1. Preparation for final

environmental audit. The project completion is expected by the end of February 2017. In order to comply with Environment requirements, Contractor has to start preparation for audit as early as possible to avoid unnecessary delays.

March 2017. To be implemented.

2. Restoration of road side borrow areas.

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

February 2017. Being implemented.

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

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

February 2017. To be implemented.

PART 4 – PROJECT PHOTOGRAPHS

Used tires are sent to the recycling companies

Disposal of waste Pavement Covers

Waste metal is sent to recycling companies

Proper disposal of household rubbish

Disposal of rejected batteries

Disposal of household wastes

Disposal of used oil

Watering the roads in settlement areas to reduce the dust generation

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