Bi-annual Environmental Monitoring Report · CH20 -formaldehyde TSS - Suspended Solids TSP -Total Suspended Particles Bi-annual Environmental Monitoring Report, January-June, 2014

Bi-annual Environmental Monitoring Report Bi-annual Report (January-June 2014) July 2014

TAJ: CAREC Corridors 3 and 5 Enhancement Project Prepared by SMEC International (Pty) Ltd, Australia in association with LLC “AVTOSTRADA”, Tajikistan for the Ministry of Transport, Republic of Tajikistan and the Asian Development Bank.

Bi-annual Environmental Monitoring Report

(January-June 2014)

Republic of Tajikistan: CAREC Transport Corridors 3 and 5 Enhancement Project (Vose-Khovaling 88km and Sayron-Karamik 89km)

Financed by the Asian Development Bank

Prepared byProject Management & Construction Supervision Consultant: SMEC International (Pty) Ltd, Australia In association with LLC “AVTOSTRADA”, Tajikistan

For

Ministry of Transport, Republic of Tajikistan Asian Development Bank

July 2014

REPUBLIC OF TAJIKISTAN

Grant No: 0356-TAJ

Bi-annual Environmental Monitoring Report for Environment Implementation of

CAREC Corridors 3 and 5 Enhancement Project

(January - June 2014)

July 2014

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Table of Contents

AbbreviationsGlossaryUnits o f Measurement

Chapter Section Description PageNumber

1 INTRODUCTION 11.1 Overview 11.2 Objectives and Methodology 21.3 Project Description 21.4 Contract for Consulting Services 51.5 Changes in Project Organization and Environmental

Management Team5

1.6 Relationship with Contractors, Owner and Lender 62 CONSIDERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SAFEGUARDS

DURING PROJECT PREPARATION6

2.1 Environmental Monitoring Work Coordination 62.2 Development of Environmental Management Plan 62.3 Preparation of Bid Documents 72.4 Environmental Statutory Clearances 8

3 INFORMATION ON THE PROGRESS AND QUALITY CONTROL 83.1 Construction Activities and Project Progress During Previous

6 Months8

3.1.1 Construction Facilities 93.1.2 Construction Works 21

4 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING 264.1 Noise and Vibration 264.2 Water Quality 284.3 Air Quality 294.4 Flora and Fauna Monitoring 294.5 Monitoring of Health and Safety, and HIV-AIDS Issues 30

5 ENVIRON MENTAL MANAGEMENT 305.1 EMP, SSEMP and work plans 305.2 Site Inspections and audits 315.2 Non-compliance notices 315.4 Consultation and complaints 325.5 Corrective action plan 325.6 Environmental Control 355.7 Safety Control 355.8 Traffic Control 35

6 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

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References

Annexes

Annex-1: Monitoring Data for Water quality -March 2014, June 2014 (attached)Annex-2: EMP Monitoring Reports (March-April, June 2013) provided by Contractor (attached)

Figures

No. Description PageNumber

Figure-1.1 Location of Corridors 3 & 5 and details of Vose-Khovaling Road 4Figure-3.1 Area of Quarry and Crushing Plant at km 68 9Figure-3.2 Crushing Plant in Process of Installation at km 68 10Figure-3.3 Quarry Location at km 54 10Figure-3.4 Quarry in Process of Organization at Km 54 11Figure-3.5 Working Facilities at km 47 11Figure-3.6 Asphalt and Concrete-batching Plants, Quarry at km 47 12Figure-3.7 Quarry in Process of Installation at km 10+800 12Figure-3.8 Location of Quarry at km 10+800 13Figure-3.9 Borrow pit or Area for Inert Materials Store at km 48 13Figure-3.10 Borrow pit at km 48 14Figure-3.11 Stockpile Area at km 42 14Figure-3.12 Location of Stockpile Area for Dismantled Asphalt Spoils 15Figure-3.13 Construction Camp Sanitary Facilities and Kitchen Established at

KM 4716

Figure-3.14 Sport area and Bins for Garbage at Construction Camp 17Figure-3.15 Garbage from Construction Camp at km47 17Figure-3.16 Leakage of liquid materials from the barrels - improper store of the

bitumen matters at km 4718

Figure-3.17 Improper storage of Fuel and Lubricants at km 4 with Leakage of Fuel, Garbage near the Store Premises

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Figure-3.18 Vehicle Maintenance and Instruction for Refueling 20Figure-3.19 Leakage and Garbage near the Construction Camp at km 47 20Figure-3.20 Building and Sanitary Facilities - Construction Camp at km10+800 21Figure-3.21 Status of clearing and removal of asphalt layer and widening at km

40-km 5022

Figure-3.22 Status of road widening at road sections of km 40 to 50 23Figure-3.23 Status of construction works between km 46+00 and 50+00 24Figure-3.24 Status of culverts construction 25Figure-3.25 Status of road surface watering 25Figure-4.1 Location of noise measuring - Vose-Khovaling road section 26Figure-4.2 Instrumental noise level measurements within the zone of the

construction project28

Figure-4.3 Location of water sampling, March and June 2014 28




Figure-4.4 Sampling points for measuring air along the project corridor; March-June 2014

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Figure-4.5 Removed trees along the project road at km 49+800 30

Tables

No. Description PageNumber

Table-3.1 Previous Six Month Construction Progress 8Table-4.1 Monitoring of the noise at Different Locations - March 2014 27Table-4.2 Monitoring of the noise at Different Locations - June 2014 27Table-5.1 Corrective Action Plan - July 2014 33

Abbreviations

AD В -Asian Development BankBi-aEMP - Bi-annual Environmental Management PlanBOD - Biochemical Oxygen DemandCO - Carbon MonoxideCSC -Construction Supervision ConsultantCEMP -Construction Environmental Management PlanDEP -Department of Environmental ProtectionEA -Executing AgencyEMP -Environmental Management PlanES-Cont - Contractor’s Environmental SpecialistHSE -Health Safety and EnvironmentIEE -Initial Environmental ExaminationMoT -Ministry of TransportNOx - Nitrogen OxidesPIU -Project Implementation UnitRoW -Right of WaySSEMP -Site Specific Environmental Monitoring PlanS02 - sulphur dioxideC6H60 - phenolCH20 -formaldehydeTSS - Suspended SolidsTSP -Total Suspended Particles


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FIDIC

GOST

Glossary

-International Federation of Consulting Engineers (Internationally accepted construction contract template)-State standards, which regulate requirements to almost all kinds of products and activities

Mitigation Measures -Mitigation measures are the means by which potential impacts for theproject are avoided or reduced to appropriate levels through modifications to the task or to the context of the task

MAC -Maximum Allowable Concentration of a harmful substance in air, soil or water

RoW

SNiP

Study

-A right-of-way is a strip of land that is granted, through an easement or other mechanism, for transportation purposes, such as for a rail line or road. A right-of-way is reserved for the purposes of maintenance or expansion of existing services with the right-of-way. In the case of an easement, it may revert to its original owners if the facility is abandoned. In Kazakhstan, road rights-of-way are considered government property by the Committee for Roads by applicable state laws.

-Construction Norms and Rules of Tajikistan

-A detailed critical inspection

Units of Measurement

°C degree Celsiuscm centimeterkm kilometerkm2 square kilometerm meterm2 square metermg/L milligram per liter


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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Overview

1. This Bi-annual environmental monitoring encompasses the two road sections comprising CAREC Corridors 3 and 5 and associated sub-network. The project is located in the Regions under Direct Republican Jurisdiction of Dushanbe and the Khatlon. To support regional cooperation and inclusive growth in the country, the project finances (i) the rehabilitation and reconstruction of approximately 175 kilometers of the Sayron-Karamyk road section of CAREC corridors 3 and 5 and the sub-network the Vose-Khovaling road; (ii) the enhancement of road safety and maintenance; and (iii) local community development including improving rural feeder roads and public facilities, and training local communities.

2. These include: (a) enhancing 89 km Sayron-Karamik road. This road section will remain the same as category IV1 after the enhancement and (b) rehabilitation of the 88 km Vose-Khovaling sub-network connecting road, and improving road safety and roadside communities with renewable energy installations. The road section from Vose to Khovaling will be rehabilitated and/or reconstructed to category IV. In relation to this, monitoring is done to comply with the environmental management plan (EMP) in line with ADB’s environmental safeguards policies and the environmental regulations of the Republic of Tajikistan. In the Sayron-Karamik section, selection of contractor and subsequent reconstruction work has not yet started. Therefore, this monitoring report is confined to Vose-Khovaling section and addressed the status of construction activities during the last 6 months (January-June) of the year 2014. The environmental monitoring consists of two parts, and these are: (i) monitoring of the compliance with the environmental management plan (EMP); and (ii) monitoring of the ambient environmental conditions. The assessment of compliance with EMP commenced with the review of the environmental management conditions required for compliance during the construction stage of the project.

3. Further to note, one of the most important factors of economic growth in Tajikistan is a dynamic development and improvement of the transport infrastructure, although Tajikistan has extremely high transport and logistics costs due to its geographic isolation and mountainous territory, which makes it uncompetitive in neighboring countries’ markets. However, programs on transport complex reformation of the Republic are successfully implemented. A competitive environment for providing transportation services was created with purpose to accelerate the integration processes of the transport complex of Tajikistan in International Transport System and transit potential development of the country.

4. However, construction and reconstruction of the road will improve national road network connectivity and quality of service, promote trade and energy diversification awareness, facilitate the economic and social development in southern Tajikistan, and contribute to reducing isolation. In addition, the Projects will solve issues on road traffic safety, increase capacity, reduce transportation costs and travel time, will have a positive social impact in the region and reduce the negative impact on the environment; will allow for sustainable transport

1 Category IV roads require a design speed of 80 km/hour in plain terrain (60 km/hour in rolling terrain; 40 km/hour in mountainous terrain), a carriageway of two 3.0-meter lanes, and shoulder strengthening (paved portion) of 0.5-meter on both sides.

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communications with neighboring countries including Russian Federation and countries of Europe. This Project is financed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Tajikistan and Ministry of Transport (MoT, the Client) is the executing agency for implementing the project.

1.2 Objectives and Methodology

5. This Bi-annual Environmental Monitoring Report has been prepared in the month of July 2014. The report aims to provide information on the progress of implementing the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) and to evaluate the implementation of EMP for necessary improvement if needed.

6. The purpose of environmental monitoring report (this 1st Bi-annual EMR) is to satisfy the environmental safeguard requirements of the Government of Tajikistan and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) as well as to fulfill the requirements written in the Grant document for Transport Ministry of the Republic of Tajikistan.

7. The findings are based on review of monthly engineering progress reports and quarterly monitoring reports submitted by the Contractor (Sinohydro of China) on the monitoring of environmental impacts, and findings obtained during the supervision of site specific monitoring by the Environmentalist of Construction Supervision Consultant (CSC-SMEC) intermittently between February and June 2014. Further, the environmental specialist regularly supervised environmental monitoring of relevant parameters administered by the Contractor (Sinohydro), additionally reviewed project design, social and associated documents. The Contractor's environmental reports include monitoring data and laboratory analysis of selected parameters as advised in EMP. Additionally, the Environmental Specialists intends to develop a program for on-the job training to Contractor’s staff in implementing the EMP.

1.3 Project Description

8. In Vose-Khovaling road rehabilitation / reconstruction contract, the scope of civil works include detailed design, earthworks, pavement construction, construction of new bridges and rehabilitation of old bridges, drainage, structures, roadside improvements and road safety features such as sidewalks, signs and safety barriers. A total of 11 bridges will be rehabilitated and/or reconstructed. The works shall comply with appropriate design and construction specifications and will be undertaken via a “design and build” arrangement. The scope of road enhancement works on Sayron-Karamik section includes pavement remedial works, structural overlay, construction of additional side and subsoil drains, design and construction of slope stabilization works, and road safety improvements.

9. Under the component of Extended Access to Local Communities, the project will contribute to the social development of local communities through improving approximately 30 km of village feeder roads, constructing roadside rest areas for male and female vendors and travelers, and providing solar power installations for villages with winter electricity deficiencies. Trainings on women business development and maintenance of solar power facilities, and public campaigns for community road safety awareness will also be provided.

10. Under the Institutional Strengthening Component, the project will strengthen institutional capacities on project management, contract supervision, and efficient road maintenance

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through piloting performance-based maintenance contract for both the project roads. The project will also improve institutional road safety management through: (i) project road safety audits and engineering that include final design review and post construction audit on completion of the physical works to correct deficiencies if any; and (ii) traffic safety trainings.

11. The consulting service intends to cover all components as mentioned, enabling good coordination and integration of various project activities. As mentioned in the Terms of Reference (ToR) of the Construction Supervision, the environmental aspects would entail environmental monitoring and management of project implementation and assistance in ensuring the implementation of environmental management practices at each stage of the construction within the Project implementation period of 3 years from February 2014.Figure-1.1 shows location of the Corridors 3 & 5, and details of Vose-Khovaling Road.

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1.4 Contract for Consulting Services

12. Part of the project funds used to pay for Consulting Services for implementation of quality of realization of the works involving construction and reconstruction of the CAREC Corridors 3 and 5 and associated sub-network. As such, SMEC International, Australia in association with LLC Avtostrada of Tajikistan is a Construction Supervision Consultant of this contract.

13. The main tasks of the Contract for Consulting Services is provision of high quality and performance of the Contract in time within budget, as well as performance of construction works in full compliance with Specifications, FIDIC 2006 and SNiP, as per economic standards and GOST; including Environment Management and Protection Plan, compliance with all Contract documents. The salient information is provided below:

Contract - Construction Supervision Services

Consultant: SMEC International and LLC Avtostrada Date of Contract Signed 22/04/2014Start Date 22/04/2014Contract Period 33 months

As mentioned before, works and consulting services for the above mentioned sites are finances by ADB and the Republic of Tajikistan.

14. During the process of development and implementation of this CAREC Transport Corridors 3 & 5 Enhancement Project, Contractor, and Employer have concluded a Contract with an objective that, all specialists are qualified; Professional Contractor should provide to Employer with high quality of the construction, and as per Technical Proposals perform all necessary works in high level. The PMC, CSC and Employer have necessary education and experience in order to objectively asses the requirements of the project. Work is implemented as per regulations of (ADB, FIDIC, SNiP and regulation norms of the Republic of Tajikistan) as well as, in accordance with Special Contract Conditions and Technical Specifications which are set by the Employer. Quality Control is an integral part of the CSC work and their professional responsibility.

1.5 Changes in Project Organization and Environmental Management Team

15. The Executing Agency (EA) is the Ministry of Transport. The MoT has set up an Implementation Unit (PIU)2 including its regional specialists to manage day-to-day coordination, implementation, monitoring and administration activities of the project. The PIU is assisted by CSC (SMEC). One environmental engineers were appointed by Contractor to supervise that project activities are in compliance with EMP in March 2014 - Mr. Bashid Suriev (tel.938689268) is responsible person for implementation of EMP and SSEMP.

16. For other positions, no changes to the project organization structure occurred during this reporting period. There were no changes to CSC project organization team.

2 Project Implementation Unit (PIU) established in Kulob City to guide, supervise and overall monitoring of project implementation activities, supported by CSC.


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1.6 Relationships with Contractors, Owner and Lender

17. During this reporting period the Ministry of Transport closely collaborated with CSC, ADB and Contractor (Sinohydro) to review Environmental Reports for the Program. Contractor provided two quarterly reports on environmental monitoring for 6 months. The communication with PIU are going directly and through Team Leader Mr. Shaheen Zafarand by e-mail exchange.

2. CONSIDERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SAFEGUARDS DURING PROJECT PREPARATION

18. At the time of project preparation at feasibility stage, the TAPP consultants were deputed for the survey and preparation of IEE for Project. As part of detailed project preparation, environmental assessment and other reports3 (IEE) were prepared by environmental consultant engaged by the Ministry of Transport.

2.1. Environmental Monitoring Work Coordination

19. Environmental monitoring is overseen by the MoT. The responsible specialist (Safety Engineer of MoT as Counterpart Staff) reviews the lEEs, EMPs and Bi-aEMRs related to the project and perform monitoring of compliance of the contractor’s performance with the approved EMPs, lEEs, environmental standards and other environmental commitments of the contractor. Environmental monitoring in the field is among the work scope of the Engineer (SMEC), and the tasks of actual monitoring is undertaken by the Contractor in association with international and national environmental specialists. The international environmental specialist is mobilized on an intermittent basis to undertake field audit and write-up the necessary periodic environmental report for the Employer (MoT) and Financier (ADB). A major work contribution of the international environmental specialist is to conduct training/seminars at the site for the Contractor’s staff for a more efficient and effective implementation of measures. Spot surveys and assessments of environmental situations and conditions of the project site were conducted to ascertain compliance of the Contractor to the lEE’s EMP. Variances from the established baseline environmental parameters were noted and brought to the attention of the Contractor for corrective measures. The Contractor had assigned an environmental, health and safety Specialist (EHS) who is responsible for environmental compliance based on the project EMP. Likewise, the Contractor has to come up with its own EMP which served also as their guide for their own selfmonitoring of the construction’s environmental aspects. This is to ensure an efficient monitoring activity at all times. Environmental issues arising from the construction activities should immediately be brought to the attention of the construction supervision team to coordinate efforts in order to immediately mitigate impacts, protect the environment, and safeguard the health and welfare of the workers and local communities. All these are to be conducted within the framework of the overall construction management and supervision. Aspects in the environmental monitoring are reported in quarterly and bi-annual basis to PIU and ADB.

2.2. Development of Environmental Management Plan

20. The environmental management plan was further revised by the CSC for the Contractor to identify potential environmental impacts of project road and how to mitigate the impacts in a

3 IEE, CAREC Corridors 3 and 5 Enhancement Project, Ministry of Transport, Republic of Tajikistan, June 2013


refined way. The environmental assessment report provides recommendations on how the potential environmental impacts could be mitigated. Likewise, the environmental assessment reports which include the environmental management plan provides a set of guidance on what, how, when and where the mitigation measures have to be implemented. It also includes who has to implement and monitor the implementation of mitigation measures.

21. The environmental assessment report (IEE) prepared during prefeasibility stage is helpful in following ways:

• It provides the basic information about the environmental conditions of the project area and what will be the potential environmental impacts• It provides the recommendations to mitigate potential environmental impacts and describe on how to implement in the environmental management plan• It provides guidance on how the environmental monitoring has to be carried out, and• It indicates what kind of environmental statutory clearance will need to be obtained.

2.3. Preparation of Bid Documents

22. The Environmental Management Plan (EMP) covers the information of potential environmental impacts and the proposed mitigation measure for each road has been provided in the bidding documents. In addition to the EMP that was provided to the contractors, the bidding document also includes some detailed instructions on subject that highlight in the EMP and environmental monitoring plan on the followings:

• Precaution to be adopted during disposal of debris of solid wastes including disposal of organic debris generated during road construction• Precaution to be adopted at sanitation and housekeeping at the labor construction camp like toilets, hygiene, water supply, waste disposal, first aid and maintenance etc• To measure and maintain the air quality standard• To measure and maintain the noise and vibration quality standard• To check the primary water quality standard including physical and chemical properties of drinking water.

23. The contractor's response on the instruction to include works for environmental impacts associated with the construction activities is moderate to satisfactory. Necessary budget has been allocated particular for Category ‘B’ projects to handle environmental problems. Additionally, the contractor's budget includes items of implementation of environmental management and monitoring plan included in the contract document.

24. The contract document for the contractors4 includes detailed terms and conditions regarding the safeguard issues and implementation of the Environmental Management and Monitoring Plans that has to be adhered and implement by the Contractor.


4 Grant 0356, CAREC Corridor 3 & 5 Contract Documents, Volume-1, Section-2 Particular Conditions of Contract, Part-B-Special Provisions, Item 4.18 Protection o f the Environment, September 2013; and Contract Documents, Volume-2, Contract for Rehabilitation and Reconstruction of Vose-Khovaling Road, Employer's Requirements, Specifications Part-1, Specifications Part-2; Clauses 1.1; 1.2; 1.2.1; 1.2.2; 1.2.3; 1.2.4; 1.2.6; Ministry o f Transport; Grant 0356-TAJ: CAREC Corridors 3 & 5; September 2013



2.4. Environmental Statutory Clearances

25. As stated in the funding document, prior to commencing a civil work all the required statutory clearances have to be obtained with regard to the CAREC Corridors 3 & 5 Enhancement Project classified by ADB as ‘B’ Category project. As such, environmental statutory clearances for the Project are related to removal of trees, excavation of borrow pits, and temporary acquisition of land for contractors camp and office, material stockpile, crushing plants etc,. However, clearances for these activities have been obtained from the Ministry of Transport.

3. INFORMATION ON THE PROGRESS AND QUALITY CONTROL

26. The Monthly Engineering Reports and Quarterly Environmental Monitoring Reports of Contractor provides detailed information on placement of construction objects, office, auxiliary equipment, plans and measures for environmental protection, environmental monitoring, etc. Other features reflected in the reports are:

- Concrete plant , crushing and screening plant, sand washing plant, cement silos, construction sites, borrow pit of soil and stone materials, camps and etc.;- Mobilization of road construction machinery and vehicles, the availability of permitted documents, IEE,- Environmental monitoring programs and EMP. Information on the progress of construction works, implementation of EMMP and environmental monitoring,- Acquisition of land for the construction period;- Design parameters of the road for contracts are also shown.

27. In addition to this information, in this Bi-annual report presented the environmental assessment of the parameters, the implementation of measures to minimize exposure to the elements of the environment, analysis and results of environmental monitoring, as well as progress in the construction work, information on permitted documents and application of funds for Environmental Protection. Contractors for the reporting period have performed the following amounts of work (Section-3.1).

3.1. Construction Activities and Project Progress During Previous 6 Months

28. The Contractor has extensively worked and the construction activities in the previous six- month are as follows (Table-3.1):

Table-3.1: Previous Six Month Construction Progress

No. Month Construction Activities1 February-

March 2014> Establishment of construction camp for 140 workers

(KM47+000)> Clearing and grubbing of the site from KM 42+000 to

KM 48+000> Arrangement for access to sites for extraction of river gravel for

use as pavement material and in production of concrete at km 46+000 and km 48+000

2 April-June > Extraction of materials km 46+000 and 48+000



2014 > Installation of crusher at km 47+000> Installation of the crushing system for base material of

km68+500 ( in the process)> Installation of base material mixing plant and batch plant (km 47)> Installation of batching plant for bituminous concrete (km 47)> 0,54 km sub-base construction (KM48+200-KM47+660)> 0.2 km of base course construction (KM47+980-KM48+180 )> Opening of quarry (KM54)

3 June 2014 > Excavation of culvert foundation (KM48+484.50)> Foundation of aprons and wing walls,> Granular bedding of culvert pipe,> Concrete bedding of culvert pipe,> Installation of prefabricated culverts(0.5 x 1 m), culverts joints

and waterproof layer construction,> Granular backfilling of aprons and wing walls,> Placing concrete of aprons, headwalls, wing walls,> Excavation of culvert foundation (KM48+984),> Replacement of unsuitable soil after foundation excavation> Removal of trees (KM49+800-KM50)

3.1.1. Construction Facilities

a. Quarries and borrow pits

29. The quarry and crushing plant were opened at km 68 (2 km to the right from the main road). It is located more than 300 m from the residential places. Special permission was issued by local authorities and activities of this borrow pit are limited in time of operation - 8 hours.

Figure-3.1: Area of Quarry and Crushing Plant at km 68



Figure-3.2: Crushing Plant in Process of Installation at km 68

30. The other quarry at km 54 (2 km to the right from the main road) is in process of organization and also located at the distance more that 300 m from residential houses - see figure below.

Figure-3.3: Quarry Location at km 54



Figure-3.4: Quarry in Process o f Organization at Km 54

31. The third quarry was also opened at km 47 together with construction camp, asphalt and concrete plants - see the location and figures below.



Figure-3.6: Asphalt and Concrete-batching Plants, Quarry at km 47

32. All relevant permissions for indicated facilities were issued - according to the information of Contractor’s environmental specialist. The nearest settlement is at the distance more than 300 from the facilities. However not yet any normative documents as Project of maximum of allowable discharges (PMAD), Project of maximum allowable wastes (PMAW) and project of maximum allowable emissions (PMAE) were received and submitted.

Fourth quarry and construction camp are in the process of installation at km10+800.

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Figure-3.7: Quarry in Process o f Installation at km10+800



Figure-3.8: Location of Quarry at km10+800 The polygon for store of inert materials as gravel was opened at km 48 - see figure 10 below.

Figure-3.9: Borrow pit or Area for Inert Materials Store at km 48

Location of the borrow pit is in compliance with requirements of EMP.



Borrow pit

Figure-3.10: Borrow pit at km 48

b. Stockpile area for dismantled asphalt spoils

33. The dismantled asphalt from km 42 to km 48 currently is stockpiled in the area at Km 42. The stockpile area for old asphalt and culverts was organized at km 42. The location of the stockpile is in an open land which cannot be used for agricultural production and relevant permission from the local authorities of Vose district was issued - as was stated of Environmental Specialist of Contractor. No any permission from the local authorities was submitted to SMEC yet. The images and location of mentioned facilities are shown below.

Figure-3.11: Stockpile Area at km 42



Figure-3.12: Location o f Stockpile Area for Dismantled Asphalt Spoils

c. Construction Camps and Field Offices at Km 47, KM 10+800

34. Establishment of these facilities at km 47 has started in February 2014 and contains a construction camp, field office, quarry, crushing plant, asphalt and batching plants, and equipment depot.

35. The surrounding land uses are mainly agricultural and industrial in nature which is generally compatible with this construction facility.

36. There are premises for workers, kitchen-room, bathrooms and other sanitary facilities which are in compliance with requirements of EMP. However no permissions and other documents from environmental agencies were presented yet to SMEC.


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Figure-3.13: Construction Camp Sanitary Facilities and Kitchen Established at KM 47

37. There are also sport area in construction camp to provide the relevant rest time for workers and bins for garbage.



Figure-3.14: Sport area and Bins for Garbage at Construction Camp

38. There is special hole to collect the garbage which is regularly taken and transporting to the landfill in accordance with agreement with local municipality services.

Figure-3.15: Garbage from Construction Camp at km47

39. According to observation barrels for bitumen were stored currently near the construction camp, on the ground base. Leakages from some barrels were observed.



Figure-3.16: Leakage of liquid materials from the barrels - improper store o f the bitumen matters at km 47

40. Some conditions do not currently fully address to requirements of sanitary, environment protection. Storage of fuels and lubricants need to be in full compliance with the requirements of EMP - for example, no fence for area of fuel storage, no anti-fire means (as sand, fire extinguishers and etc.). There is leakage of oil to the ground and proper measures should be undertaken.

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Figure-3.17: Improper storage o f Fuel and Lubricants at km 4 with Leakage of Fuel, Garbage near the Store Premises

41. There are equipment depot and vehicle repair in this construction camp. Relevant instruction for refueling of oil in Chinese and Tajik is properly placed here - in compliance. However, workers asked to have more comfortable place for having a short rest.



Figure-3.18: Vehicle Maintenance and Instruction for Refueling

42. Lubricant leakages and improper disposal of garbage and used tires were also observed in this area - see picture below.

Figure-3.19: Leakage and Garbage near the Construction Camp at km 47

43. The second construction camp is in process of arrangement - part of premises for workers and showers were set up - see pictures below.



Figure-3.20: Building and Sanitary Facilities - Construction Camp at km10+800

3.1.2. Construction Works

a) Removal of existing asphalt layer and widening works from km 40 to km 50

44. Stripping of soils for the widening and dismantling of asphalt at the section of road from km 40 to km 49 has commenced. A portion of the cleared section is shown in the following photographs. Land acquired for widening are mostly agricultural. Relevant warning signs were installed and 2 signal men were appointed in accordance with the requirements of EMP.


Figure-3.21: Status of clearing and removal of asphalt layer and widening at km 40-km 50

45. The process of excavation and removing of the old asphalt is running at the 47-52 km. Transportation of ground and the eliminated asphalt was carried out according to the construction plan of the project.

46. Signalmen are operating and warning signs have been installed in some places from both sides of the road, in some places - only from one side.



Figure-3.22: Status of road widening at road sections o f km 40 to 50

Speed for trucks was limited to 20 - 30 km/h. Trucks are equipped with tailboards.

47.Dust suppression activities are conducting nearby populated settlements. In order to avoid formation of dead-waters all construction sites have been supplied with proper drainages, watercourses and floodgates. All agricultural lands including irrigating systems side with the construction areas have been preserved.



Figure-3.23: Status of construction works between km 46+00 and 50+00

48. Culverts construction (excavation of culvert foundation, foundation of aprons and wing walls, granular bedding of culvert pipe, concrete bedding of culvert pipe, the installation of prefabricated culverts (0.5 * 1m), culverts joints and waterproof layer construction) and replacement, have started at km 48+484 and km 48+984.



Figure-3.24: Status of culverts construction

Watering of roads is being organized on required levels at different road sections.

Figure-3.25: Status of road surface watering



4. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING

4.1. Noise and Vibration

49. Following EMP recommendations, noise level testing was carried out at the seven points along the road. These stations are: Khovaling - km 0+00, Darbori kalon - km 1+900, Lohuti - km10+800, Osmonbek - km 47+00, Kaduchi - km 63+500, Emomali - km 71+700, Besharik - km 84+00. Further, established coordination with DEU and DEP. Locations of noise measuring are shown in Figure 26 below.

Figure-4.1: Location of noise measuring - Vose-Khovaling road section

50. According to data, received in March and June 2014, the obtained results did not exceed the maximum allowable standards. Table-4.1 and Table-4.2 shows measured levels of noise in March and June 2014.


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Table-4.1: Monitoring of the noise at Different Locations - March 2014

No LocationNoise Standards in dBA

(Max)Base Line measure

Measures of the monitoring

07.00-23.00 23.00-07.00 11.2013г. 03.20141 Khovaling, 0+00 km 75 75 70 652 Darbori kalon, 1 +900 km 80 80 72 703 Lohuti, 10+800 k m . 80 80 73 724 Osmonbek, 47+00 km 55 45 43 405 Kaduchi, 63+500 km 80 80 69 706 Emomali, 71+700 km 55 45 41 407 Besharik, 84+00 km 55 45 40 42

Notes: 55-45 dBA (max) - Residential area 75-75 dBA (max) - Commercial area 80-80 dBA (max) - Industrial area 50-40 dBA (max) - Hospitals 55-55 dBA (max) - Schools, Library

Table-4.2: Monitoring of the noise at Different Locations - June 2014

No LocationNoise Standards in dBA

(Max)Base Line measure


07.00-23.00 23.00-07.00

11.2013r. 06.2014

1 Khovaling, 0+00 km 75 75 70 45

2 Darbori kalon, 1+900 km 80 80 72 503 Lohuti, 10+800 k m . 80 80 73 654 Osmonbek, 47+00 km 55 45 43 505 Kaduchi, 63+500 km 80 80 69 656 Emomali, 71+700 km 55 45 41 457 Besharik, 84+00 km 55 45 40 53

Notes: 55-45 dBA (max.) - Residential area 75-75 dBA (max.) - Commercial area 80-80 dBA (max.) - Industrial area 50-40 dBA (max.) - Hospitals 55-55 BA (max.) - Schools, Library 55-56

51. Noise level within the project area did not exceed the permissible norm in June 2014. The works were conducted within the limited time frame - from 7:00 to 22:00. Complaints from local people were not received.



Figure-4.2: Instrumental noise level measurements within the zone o f the construction project

52. As for vibration - no cracks or other damages were observed during the site visits in mentioned period of monitoring.

4.2. Water Quality

53. Collection of water sampling and subsequent analysis was done at the 3 points of Obi- Mazor river and 1 point of Yahsu river along the road Vose-Hovaling: km 1+800; km 3+300; km 10+800; km 7+00. Location of water sampling points is shown in map below.



54. The analytical data for selected parameters of water quality on samplings taken during this reporting period are shown in Annex 1. The investigation of samples results are within the standard and does not exceed due to construction works during this period.

4.3. Air Quality

55. Air sampling was conducted in March and June 2014 at the same points as for noise measurement - at the seven points of the road (Khovaling - km 0+00, Darbori kalon - km 1+900, Lohuti - km 10+800, Osmonbek - km 47+00, Kaduchi - km 63+500, Emomali - km 71+700, Besharik - km 84+00). The air quality testing results are within the standard, the stations are shown at Figure-29 below.

The Air quality data measured during this reporting period are attached in Annex 2.

4.4. Flora and Fauna Monitoring

56. No fauna disturbance was observed during reporting period. The cutting of trees was done at KM 49 in amount of 300 pieces. The cutting trees were distributed to farmers, schools, and hospitals as was agreed with local authorities (Figure-30).


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4.5. Monitoring of Health and Safety, and HIV-AIDS Issues

57. Contractor developed and approved safety training program, which consists of an initial course on health and safety. All workers attended the safety training courses starting from the first week of living at the construction camps. There are regularly technical safety instructions courses have been organized monthly.

58. Workers and engineers received protective equipment and clothes in a timely manner. Center for the first aid has been equipped. Climate control inside the building (over 20° C) has been organized. In March 2014 Contractor together with the subcontractor has conducted training on HIV / AIDS. The program repeats at intervals of three months regularly.

5. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

5.1. EMP, SSEMP and work plans

59. The assessment of compliance with the Environment Management Plan (EMP) commenced with the review of the environmental management conditions required for compliance during the construction stage of the project. These conditions and conditions of Environmental Permit from State ecological Expertise is meant to be captured in the Site Specific Environmental Management plan (SSEMP) or here the Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP). Contractor has submitted SSEMP. However the SSEMP does not met needed requirements and Contractor has to revise and develop needed parts of these documents in accordance with EMP and SEE permit requirements as follows:

60. The SSEMP is the document that the Contractor(s) for both road sections shall prepare outlining how he intends to implement the EMP and ensure that all of the mitigation and monitoring is completed according to the implementation arrangements specified in this EMP. The SSEMP shall contain sections relating to:

• Management of Physical Environment- Soils- Water- Air

• Management of Ecological Environmental

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- Flora- Fauna

• Management of Economic Characteristics- Infrastructure- Transport- Land Use- Agriculture

• Management of Social and Cultural Resources- Communities, Health and Education Facilities- Historical and Cultural Areas- Noise

61. Each section shall describe the precise location of the required mitigation / monitoring, the persons responsible for the mitigation / monitoring, the schedule and reporting methodology. In addition, the SSEMP shall contain specific Management Plans (as Annexes) relating to the following:

1. Borrow Pit Management Plan2. Emergency Response and Blast Plan3. Air Quality Management Plan4. Water Quality Management Plan5. Noise Management Plan6. Waste Management Plan7. Dust Suppression Plan8. Construction Camp Site Plan9. Health and Safety Plan

62. The Contractor submitted 2 quarterly reports for January-March, and April-June, 2014. No any issued permissions for quarries, borrow pits and stockpile areas were submitted yet.

5.2. Site Inspections and audits

63. 5 site inspections and audits were conducted to verify the effectiveness of environmental protection measures in achieving the results specified in the environmental management plan (EMP) during the reporting period and starting from March 2014 (3.03.2014, 28.03.2014, 15.04.2014, 20.06.2014,. 16.07.2014). During the inspections visual surveys on-site, sampling, meetings with workers, contractor, environmental engineers and specialists were conducted.

5.3. Non-compliance notices

64. Next Additional documents should be submitted by Contractor with next progress reports:

a. The permits issued by the local authorities for the construction camps, borrow pits, quarries;

b. The permits for the use of the disposal site of household waste of existing construction camps from km 47 and km 10+800;

c. The revised SSEMP (or CEMP) with relevant annexes, indicated above.d. The copies of guidelines for workers and content of the induction or orientation message

given to workers;


e. Documents as Project of maximum of allowable discharges (PMAD), Project of maximum allowable wastes (PMAW) and project of maximum allowable emissions (PMAE) for operational quarries, crashers.

Other notes:

• Briefing for Technical Safety, labor and environmental protection are being conducted with Engineers and workers at every section. Records are maintained and included in record books, reports and etc should be submitted with next progress report.

• Environmental Engineer of Contractor is working on quarterly basis - Engineer should be responsible for preparing a monthly environmental report outlining the Contractors environmental performance during that period. The national specialist should be engaged on a full time basis to undertake day to day monitoring of the contractors activities.

• Separate agreement with laboratory for monitoring of air, water and noise should be concluded to provide their relevant frequency.

5.4. Consultation and complaints

During reporting period no complaints were received.

5.5. Corrective action plan

65. More detailed corrective actions plan coordinated with PIU and Contractor is shown in Table-5.1 below.




Table-5.1: Corrective Action Plan - July 2014

Environmental issues identified Corrective actions to be taken Deadlines to resolve the issues

Responsibilities for implementation/supervision

1 The permits issued by local authorities for the use of the sites for waste disposal from construction camps at km 47 and km 10+800

Submission of issued decisions of local authorities, department of EA, formal notes, and other documents referring to the ecology to SMEC

By 1st September 2014 With progress reports for August 2014

Contractor(Responsible Engineers Mr.Suriev)

2 Permits issued by the local authorities for the construction camps, borrow pits, quarries, crashers and cutting trees

The copies of permits issued by the local authorities for the construction camps, borrow pits, quarries, crashers and cutting trees should be submitted to SMEC

With progress report for August 2014

ContractorsResponsible Engineers

(Mr.Suriev)

3 Revised and finalized CEMP (SSEMP)

Revised and finalized CEMP (SSEMP) with all annexes mentioned in IEE/EMP document (Also Contract Documents, September 2013):1. Borrow Pit Management Plan2. Emergency Response and Blast Plan3. Air Quality Management Plan4. Water Quality Management Plan5. Noise Management Plan6. Waste Management Plan7. Dust Suppression Plan8. Construction Camp Site Plan9. Health and Safety Plan

By 1st!h September 2014 With progress report for August 2014

Contractor

4 No guidelines for workers and content of the induction or orientation message workshops given to workers were provided to SMEC

The guidelines for workers and content of the induction or orientation message given to workers during the meetings or workshops should be submitted to SMEC

By 1 stm September 2014 With progress reports for August 2014

Contractor(Responsible Engineers Mr.Suriev)

5 No documents as MAE (maximum allowable emissions), PPW (Project of produced wastes) and MAD (maximum allowable discharges) for relevant facilities were received and submitted

Copies of documents as MAE, PPW and MAD for relevant facilities should be received and submitted to SMEC

By 1st October 2014 Contractor(Responsible Engineers Mr.Suriev)

6 Improper store of fuel in construction camp at

Fuel and oil will be stored in the hermetic tank, and wall around the tank will be constructed. Special refuel and re-oil truck should be on place

by 1st"1 September 2014 Contractor


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(Condition of EMP)Store hydro-carbons, petroleum products to be used in bitumen mixes, and other chemicals in secure and impermeable containers or tanks located away from surface waters.The storage areas will be constructed with a concrete base or other forms of containment that will allow any spills to be contained and immediately cleaned up Relevant anti-fire means should be provided - all these conditions should be fulfilled relevantly

7 No any equipment maintenance schedule were provided

Equipment maintenance schedule should be submitted with progress reports for July-August 2013

By 1stth September 2014 Contractor

8 Tracks hauling the spoils and other construction materials are working mostly without cover.

Relevant person of PIU will make relevant notes in EMP diary on daily basis.Tracks hauling spoils should be relevantly covered

From 1st August 2014 SMEC Engineer Contractor

9 Progress reports Reports should be submitted every month From August 2014 Contractor

10 No EMP diary on daily Develop EMP diary on site and provide to personresponsible for making entriesMake relevant entries in EMP diary on daily basis

By middle of August 2014 From middle of August 2014

Environmental consultant of SMEC Responsible Engineer of SMEC

11 No regular meetings with environmental agencies and other relevant organizations

Regular meetings with environmental agencies and other relevant organizations

From August 2014 Environmental Consultant, PIU and responsible Engineer of SMEC

12 EMP Monitoring Reports EMP monitoring reports from Contractor should be submitted in accordance with provided format

From August 2014 Consultant

13 Noise monitoring Noise shall be monitored Bi-monthly at specific sites through construction

From August 2014 Contractor (laboratory in accordance with agreement)

14 Water quality Monitoring Water quality should be monitored monthly during the bridge construction works

From August 2014 Contractor (laboratory in accordance with agreement)


5.6. Environmental Control

66. The environmental control includes the items as:


a) All construction activities within the wetted perimeter of any river, stream, canal, lake or other bodies of water have been minimized. Machinery and equipment were not operated within the wetted perimeter or these bodies of water as much as possible.

b) In most cases, works were undertaken in a manner that minimized the silting of any body of water and no debris, slash, wood chips, organic debris, soil, petroleum, diesel fuel, oil, grease, ashes, or other deleterious substances to aquatic life were allowed to enter any body of water.

c) Natural drainage patterns were maintained or controlled over the present construction operation to minimize silt release into the streams. Temporary access roads near the bridges were constructed.

5.7. Safety Control

67. A great effort and caution was stressed on the safety and health of all constructionpersonnel and the protection of all property on or near the Project Sites.

5.8. Traffic Control

68. Traffic control for the Project includes the following measures.

a) For the effective and smooth passage of vehicles and equipment during this construction period, the Contractor in association with the Road Safety Specialist of CSC provided careful attention and managed the flow of traffic on the road. The Contractor minimized any inconvenience to motorists and the public and facilitates execution of the works with minimal obstructions.

b) The Contractor provided and installed appropriate warning signs, traffic signs and barriers at conspicuous places clearly visible to both motorists and construction operatives for their proper guidance and safety during the construction period.

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6. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

69. Overall, the environmental monitoring is proceeding towards successful as realized during this period. In relation to the present project, this "Bi-annual Environmental Monitoring Report (Bi-aEMR)- January-June" has been developed by the Environmentalists of CSC in July 2014. The Bi-aEMR is based on available project information and intermittent field inspection and review and validating of site-specific data.

70. Hence, this report contains detailed environmental safeguard status of the construction sites in different segments. The findings of the results of air quality, water quality and noise levels are within the Reference Standards of Tajikistan Environment Department.

71. Further, the project activities are rated as relevant, effective, efficient, and likely to be sustainable. Overall, the project is proceeding towards successful as reflected during implementation stage in June 2014.

72. In general, the following recommendations need to be considered as priority to enable more effective monitoring results with quality.

73. These include:

a) Location of air quality, water quality and noise level monitoring stations should be shown on the Project Diagram using GPS equipment

b) Provide cost amount according to type of workc) Provide effects of electromagnetic radiation if any power line crosses the RoW at

different segments of the projectd) Sampling should be recorded considering meteorological parameters as: air

temperature, relative humidity, barometric pressure, wind speed and direction

e) At the time of launching site specific sampling of different parameters (air quality, water quality, noise and vibration, electromagnetic radiation, health and safety, etc), the Contractor must inform the CSC in advance by issuing Request for Inspection (RFI) letters. So that Environmentalists of CSC can assist the Contractor in carrying out overall survey program including cross-checking of locations, calibration of instruments and verify proper methodological procedures in obtaining site-specific samples prescribed in EMP;

f) The Borrow pit ground investigations should be carried out at regular intervals across the site to ensure appropriate rehabilitation;

g) Equipping facilities with fire detectors, alarms, and modern fire-fighting equipment should be regularly checked its functionality in Contractor's main office and dormitories.


REFERENCES

ADB, Safeguard Policy Statement, June 2009

ADB Operations OM Section F1/OP (2013)

Construction Supervision Consultant, SMEC, Monthly Progress Reports, April-June 2014

Construction Supervision Consultant, SMEC, Project Documents, Designs, Specifications

Contract Document, Volume-1, Grant 0356-TAJ: CAREC Corridors 3 and 5, Contract for Rehabilitation and Reconstruction of Vose-Khovaling Road, Ministry of Transport, Republic of Tajikistan, September 2013

Contract Documents, Volume-2, Contract for Rehabilitation and Reconstruction of Vose- Khovaling Road, Employer's Requirements, Specifications Part-I, Specifications Part-2; Clauses 1.1; 1.2; 1.2.1; 1.2.2; 1.2.3; 1.2.4; 1.2.6; Ministry of Transport; Grant 0356-TAJ: CAREC Corridors 3 & 5; September 2013

IEE, CAREC Corridors 3 and 5 Enhancement Project, Ministry of Transport, Republic of Tajikistan, June 2013

Quarterly Environmental Monitoring Reports, 1st Quarter (January-March), Sinohydro, 2014

Quarterly Environmental Monitoring Reports, 2nd Quarter (April-June), Sinohydro, 2014

Resettlement Planning Document, TAJ: CAREC Corridors 3 and 5 Enhancement, Project Rehabilitation of 88 km Vose - Khovaling sub-network connecting road, June 2013


ANNEXES

Annex-1: Monitoring Data for Water quality -March 2014, June 2014 (attached)Annex-2: EMP Monitoring Reports (March-April, June 2013) provided by Contractor (attached)


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Annex-1

Results of the Chemical Analysis in March 2014

1. Obimazor River, km 1+800

No.Month National standards Baseline

measuresMeasures of monitoring

Characteristic FP DW

11.2013г. 03.2014

1 Suspended solids, mg/l

75 25 10,3 9,5

2 Salinity mg/l 1000 1000 156,0 150,03 BOD5, mg/l 3,0 3,0 1,3 1,44 Dissolved oxygen >4,0 >4,0 10,0 9,05 Oil products mg/l Not available Not available Not available Not available6 Coli index, nos./l 1000 3 2,8 3,0

2. Obimazor River, km 3+300



Characteristic FP DW11.2013г. 03.2014

1 Suspended solids, mg/l 75 25 10,3 10,02 Salinity mg/l 1000 1000 156,0 160,03 BOD5, mg/l 3,0 3,0 1,3 1,44 Dissolved oxygen >4,0 >4,0 10,0 9,05 Oil products mg/l Not available Not available Not available Not available6 Coli index, nos./l 1000 3 2,8 2,5

3. Obimazor river, km 10+800



Characteristic FP DW11.2013r. 03.2014


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4. Yahsu river, km 47+00



Characteristic FP DW11.2013г. 03.2014


Within all investigated samples exceeding of the MPC norm was not found. The water quality comply the Standard norm of the Republic of Tajikistan.

Results of the Chemical Analysis in June 2014 1. Obimazor river, km 1+800

Month National standards Baselinemeasurement


Parameter FP DW

11.2013г. 06.2014г.1 Suspended solids, mg/l 75 25 10,3 15,02 Salinity mg/l 1000 1000 156,0 160,03 BOD5, mg/l 3,0 3,0 1,3 2,34 Dissolvedoxygen >4,0 >4,0 10,0 9,55 Oil products mg/l Not available Not

availableNot available Not available

6 Coli index, nos./l 1000 3 2,8 3,0


Month National standards Baselinemeasurement


Parameter FP DW11.2013г. 06.2014г.

1 Suspended solids, mg/l 75 25 10,3 25,52 Salinity mg/l 1000 1000 156,0 155,03 BODs, mg/l 3,0 3,0 1,3 1,64 Dissolvedoxygen >4,0 >4,0 10,0 10,05 Oil products mg/l Not available Not


6 Coli index, nos./l 1000 3 2,8 2,3


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#Month National standards Baseline

measurementMeasures of the

monitoringParameter FP DW

11.2013r. 06.2014r.1 Suspended solids, mg/l 75 25 10,3 19,22 Salinity mg/l 1000 1000 156,0 153,03 BOD5, mg/l 3,0 3,0 1,3 1,84 Dissolvedoxygen >4,0 >4,0 10,0 8,55 Oil products mg/l Not available Not


6 Coli index, nos./l 1000 3 2,8 2,3

4. Yahsu river, km 47+00

#Month National standards Baseline

measurementMeasures of the

monitoring

Parameter FP DW11.2013r. 06.2014г.

1 Suspended solids, mg/l 75 25 10,3 15,02 Salinity mg/l 1000 1000 156,0 170,03 BOD5, mg/l 3,0 3,0 1,3 1,74 Dissolvedoxygen >4,0 >4,0 10,0 9,05 Oil products mg/l Not available Not


6 Coli index, nos./l 1000 3 2,8 2,5

The investigated samples did not exceed MPC norm. Therefore, water quality comply the Standard norm of the Republic of Tajikistan. Direct discharge of sanitary and backwash water to the surface waters was not registered.

Water Quality Monitoring Methodology and equipment

1. Monitoring Methodology

Water samples, selected in the authorized locations, have been delivered to Dushanbe to the Laboratory of Analytical Control of the Committee for Environmental Protection for analysis.The samples have been analyzed by the standardized chemical and physico-chemical methods:

• Drinking Water. GOST - 2874-82.• Water for household and drinking purposes, field methods of analysis. GOST - 1030-81.• Unified methods of water quality testing, Part 1 Methods of Chemical Analysis of Water,

Vol.1, M - 1987.• Unified methods of water quality testing, Part 2 Methods of Chemical Analysis of Water,

Vol.2, M - 1983.



2. Controlled Parameters

• Salinity• Dissolved oxygen• BODg• Oil products• Coli index

3. Used Equipment and Calibration

• pH is determined by potentiometer method on pH meter Model pH Level -1• Suspended solids, dry residue of oil - by the weight (gravimetric) method; on the

analytical scales Japanese production “Shimadzu”.• BOD5 - by titrometrical method.• Conductivity is done by the conductivity apparatus from India



Annex-2Monitoring of Atmospheric Air Quality, March 2014

Instrumental measurements of atmospheric air quality were conducted in March 2014 at the following seven points: km 0+00, km 1+900, km 10+800, km 47+00, km 63+500, km 71+700 and km 84+00.

1 Khovaling, km 0+00

NoMonth

Characteristic

National Standards (MPC) mg/m3

Baselinemeasures

mg/m3

Measures of the monitoring, mg/m3

06.2013 03.20141 TSP 0,15 0,03 0,022 CO 3,0 0,5 0,43 NOx 0,085 0,03 0,034 CMоCO 0,05 0,01 0,015 C6H60 0,01 0,000 0,0006 CH20 0,1 0,00 0,00

2 Darobi kalon, km1+900

NoMonth

Characteristic


Baselinemeasures

mg/m3


06.2013 03.20141 TSP 0,15 0,025 0,022 CO 3,0 0,3 0,253 NOx 0,085 0,02 0,0154 S 02 0,05 0,01 0,015 C6H60 0,01 0,000 0,0006 CH20 0,1 0,00 0,00

3. Lohuti, km 10+800

NoMonth

Characteristic


Baselinemeasures

mg/m3


06.2013 03.20141 TSP 0,15 0,02 0,0152 CO 3,0 0,05 0,043 NOx 0,085 0,02 0,0154 S 02 0,05 0,01 0,015 C6H60 0,01 0,000 0,0006 CH20 0,1 0,00 0,00



4. Osmonbek, km 47+00

NoMonth

Characteristic


Baselinemeasures

mg/m3


06.2013 03.20141 TSP 0,15 0,09 0,102 CO 3,0 1,0 1,23 X

оz

0,085 0,03 0,024 so2 0,05 0,02 0,0155 C6H60 0,01 0,000 0,0006 CH20 0,1 0,00 0,00

5. Kaduchi, km 63+500

NoMonth

Characteristic


Baselinemeasures

mg/m3


06.2013 03.20141 TSP 0,15 0,08 0,092 CO 3,0 0,95 1,13 NOx 0,085 0,02 0,0154 S 02 0,05 0,01 0,015 C6H60 0,01 0,000 0,0006 CH20 0,1 0,00 0,00

6. Emomali, km 71+700

NoMonth

Characteristic


Baselinemeasures

mg/m3


06.2013 03.20141 TSP 0,15 0,065 0,092 CO 3,0 0,99 1,003 NOx 0,085 0,02 0,024 S02 0,05 0,02 0,0155 C6H60 0,01 0,000 0,0006 CH20 0,1 0,00 0,00

7. Besharik, km 84+00

NoMonth

Characteristic


Baselinemeasures

mg/m3


06.2013 03.20141 TSP 0,15 0,089 1,02 CO 3,0 0,93 1,1



3 NOx 0,085 0,025 0,024 S 02 0,05 0,015 0,0155 C6H60 0,01 0,000 0,0006 CH20 0,1 0,01 0,01

Notes:

TSS - Total Suspended Solids CO - Carbon Monoxide NOx - Nitrogen Oxides S02 - Sulfur Dioxide C6H60 - Phenol CH20 - Formaldehyde

At the all points within the zone of the project concentration of the harmful species in the atmospheric air is under the MPC norm.

Monitoring of Atmospheric Air Quality, June 2014

Instrumental measurements of the atmospheric air quality have been conducted in June 2014 at seven points. The sampling stations are: km 0+00, 1+900, km10+800, km 47+00, km 63+500, km 71+700 and km 84+00.

1. Khovaling, km 0+00

Month

Parameter


Baseline measures mg/m3

(11.2013)


(06.2014)TSP 0,15 0,03 0,01CO 3,0 0,5 0,45NOx 0,085 0,03 0,02

CMоCO 0,05 0,01 0,05

C6H60 0,01 0,000 0,000CH20 0,1 0,00 0,00

2, Darobikalon, km 1+ 900

Parameter



(11.2013)


(06.2014)TSP 0,15 0,025 0,01CO 3,0 0,3 0,20NOx 0,085 0,02 0,010

CMоCO 0,05 0,01 0,006

C6H60 0,01 0,000 0,000CH20 0,1 0,00 0,00



3. Lohuti, km 10+800

Month

Parameter



(11.2013)


(06.2014)TSP 0,15 0,02 0,014CO 3,0 0,05 0,03NOx 0,085 0,02 0,013S02 0,05 0,01 0,01C6H60 0,01 0,000 0,000CH20 0,1 0,00 0,00

4. Osmonbek, km 47+00

Month

Parameter



(11.2013)


(06.2014)TSP 0,15 0,09 0,15CO 3,0 1,0 1,9NOx 0,085 0,03 0,04S 02 0,05 0,02 0,009C6H60 0,01 0,000 0,000CH20 0,1 0,00 0,01

5. Kaduchi, km 63+500

Month

Parameter



(11.2013)


(06.2014)TSP 0,15 0,08 0,15CO 3,0 0,95 2,3NOx 0,085 0,02 0,04

CO о Ю 0,05 0,01 0,02C6H60 0,01 0,000 0,000CH20 0,1 0,00 0,01

6. Emomali, km 71+700

Parameter



(11.2013)


(06.2014)TSP 0,15 0,065 0,13CO 3,0 0,99 1,9NOx 0,085 0,02 0,03S 02 0,05 0,02 0,009C6H60 0,01 0,000 0,000CH20 0,1 0,00 0,01



7. Besharik, km 84+00

Month

Parameter



(11.2013)


(06.2014)TSP 0,15 0,089 1,12CO 3,0 0,93 1,6NOx 0,085 0,025 0,03S 02 0,05 0,015 0,01C6H60 0,01 0,000 0,000CH20 0,1 0,01 0,02

Notes:

TSS - Total Suspended Solids CO - Carbon Monoxide NOx - Nitrogen Oxides SO2 - Sulfur Dioxide C6H60 - Phenol CH20 - Formaldehyde

The samples of all stations within the zone of the project, concentration of toxic species in the atmospheric air are under the MPC norm. Also dust suppression activities were regularly conducted in June 2014. Complaints from local people did not receive.

Air Quality Monitoring

Monitoring Methodology

• Collection of Methods for determination of pollutant concentration in industrial emissions L.: Gidrometeoizdat, 1987

• Interim manual for control of emission source of polluting substances into the atmosphere with gas and analytical instrumentation. P.1, 2. L., 1986

• Methodical instructions for determination of parameters of gas streams for definition of calculation of emissions from stationary sources of different type, 1985

• Guideline Document. Protection of the Nature. Atmosphere. Requirements for accuracy of industrial emissions monitoring. Procedural Guidelines. RD 52704.59-85. М., 1986

Controlled Parameters

1 Dust (solid particles)2 Sum of nitrous oxide (NO + N 02)3 Carbonic oxide (CO)4 Sulfur dioxide (S02)5 C6H60 - Phenol6 CH20 - Formaldehyde



Equipment

For atmospheric air aspiration following equipment and devices were used:• Gas analyzer, model GANG - 4A and 4P.• Gas analyzer, model Kometa M.• Gas analyzer, model РАМ- 4A.• Photoelectric colorimeter, model KFK -3.• Analytical scales, Shimadzu.
