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Environmental Management Plan

Flood Protection Project in Bosnia and Herzegovina Sub-project Goražde

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CONTROL SHEET

Client: Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Water Management and Forestry

Project: Development of the Environmental impact assessment Study (EA) and Environmental Management Plan (EMP) (for the purpose of Flood Protection Project)

Title: Environmental Management Plan (EMP) – Sub-project Goražde

Status: Draft Report

Accounting Code:

Registry No.: TO-10-106/14-4

Other documents related to the Contract:

Registry No.: Title: TO-10-106/14 Environmental Management Plan (EMP) – Sub-project

Foča-Ustikolina (Kosovska)

TO-10-107/14 Environmental Assessment (EA) report

TO-10-106/14-2 Environmental Management Plan (EMP) – Sub-project Pale-Prača (Hrenovica)

TO-10-106/14-1 Environmental Management Plan (EMP) – Sub-project Pale-Prača

TO-10-106/14-3 Environmental Management Plan (EMP) – Sub-project Foča-Ustikolina

Project manager: Internal control: Director:

Name and surname, title

Dr Sanda Midžić Kurtagić,

B.Sc.C.E.

Dr Irem Silajdžić,

B.Sc.Envtl.Eng.

Prof. dr Tarik Kupusović, B.Sc.C.E.

DATE SIGNATURE SIGNATURE SIGNATURE

January 20, 2014

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GENERAL DATA

Consultant: Hydro-Engineering Institute of Civil Engineering Faculty Sarajevo

Stjepana Tomića 1 71000 Sarajevo tel: + 387 33 212 466/7 fax: + 387 33 207 949 E-mail: [email protected] Web: http://www.heis.com.ba

Project team: Ph.D Sanda Midžić Kurtagić, B.Sc.C.E. Ph.D Admir Ćerić B.Sc.C.E. Ph.D Irem Silajdžić, B.Sc.Envt.E. Muhamed Vajnaga, B.Sc.Geodezy. Admir Alađuz, B.Sc Biology Maja Kurtagić, MA Selma Osmanagić Klico, B.Sc. Law.

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ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

BiH – Bosnia and Herzegovina EMF – Environmental Management Framework EMP – Environmental Management Plan EU – European Union FBiH – Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina OP – Operational policy WB – World Bank PIU – Project Implementation Unit

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The flood of December 2010 affected in particular Goražde municipality centre. About 200 residential facilities, 32 commercial facilities and 50 housing livestock facilities were flooded. Also communication infrastructure was damaged, power lines were broken and river bank protection facilities were damaged. Two town bridges were flooded and water quality in water supply system was endangered. About 500 residents were evacuated. There were no fatalities. The only available project relevant to this area is REGULACIJA RIJEKE DRINE U GORAŽDU Obaloutvrda desne obale – Dionica II: Ada-Bačanski most – Glavni Projekat, Energoinvest, 2002 (“Embankment right bank 2nd part: between “Ada” and Bacanski bridge –Detailed design”, ENERGOINVEST, December 2002). In general, all negative impacts in the phase of construction are temporary and can be mitigated by applying good construction practices. Significant negative impacts on natural environment in the operational phase are not expected. On the contrary, impacts in the operational phase are considered to be highly positive, as project aims at prevention of risks for environment, humans and property. The construction of flood protection structures is based on the river bank regulation; it is about preventing the flooding of relatively small areas of urban zones, and at relatively shallow depths. Thus, the volume of the retained water that could possibly influence the natural wave retardation in the river is negligible, compared to the volume of water wave, therefore the downstream impact on other users is negligible. To accurately determine the aforementioned impact, it is necessary to conduct hydraulic modelling. Participants of the public consultation process agreed on the need to develop an updated design solution. There were no objections to the content of the EMP. No special training will be needed for purposes of the implementation of this Plan. The Supervisory body exercising the monitoring of this Plan should possess the appropriate professional qualifications: B.Sc. in Civil Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in performing the duty of Supervisory body. Water Management Inspector shall perform supervision in the operational phase, in accordance with the powers invested in him. Special training and provision of equipment will not be needed. For functional use of the flood control system and effective flood protection, the purchase of equipment necessary for the cantonal and operational centres of civil protection is required, as well as the purchase of means for communication, detection and warning that should be available to all flood protection participants.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 BACKGROUND 1

1.1 INTRODUCTION 1 1.2 HISTORICAL FLOOD EXPERIENCE 2 1.3 EXISTING FLOOD PROTECTION SYSTEM 4 1.4 BASIC PROJECT INFORMATION 5 1.5 LOCATION CHARACTERISTICS 6

2 POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS 9

2.1 POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS ASSOCIATED WITH FLOODING AND FLOOD

PROTECTION SYSTEMS 9 2.2 POTENTIAL IMPACTS OF THE PROJECT 9

3 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 10

3.1 RESPONSIBILITIES AND MITIGATION MEASURES PLAN 10 3.2 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN 15

4 CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING NEEDS 20

5 ALTERNATIVES 23

6 PUBLIC DISCLOSURE AND PUBLIC CONSULTATION PROCESS 23

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LIST OF TABLES

Table 1 Technical characteristics of the sub-project ......................................................................................... 5

Table 2 Project impacts by phases ......................................................................................................................... 10

Table 3 Responsibilities and Mitigation Measures Plan ................................................................................ 11

Table 4 Environmental Monitoring Plan in the construction and operational phase ....................... 16

Table 5 General requirements - Checklist ........................................................................................................... 17

Table 6 Construction Site Organization - Checklist ......................................................................................... 18

Table 7 Organization of Construction Site after Completion of Works - Checklist ............................ 20

Table 8 Material and technical resources needed for flood protection of the Goražde

Municipality ..................................................................................................................................................................... 21

Table 9 Specification of equipment for Cantonal and Municipal operating centres and flood

protection managers ................................................................................................................................................... 22

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1 Goražde - Flooded area for 1/100 return period .............................................................................. 3

Figure 2 Flood in Goražde, 2010 ............................................................................................................................... 3

Figure 3 Implemented flood protection works (blue lines) and planned flood protection works

(pink lines) .......................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Figure 4 Planned flood control system in Goražde ............................................................................................. 6

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1 BACKGROUND

1.1 INTRODUCTION

Different forms of flooding present different forms and degrees of danger to people, property and the environment, due to varying depth, velocity, duration, rate of onset and other hazards associated with flooding. Assets at risk from flooding can include housing, transport and public service infrastructure, commercial and industrial enterprises, agricultural land and the environmental and cultural heritage. In short, negative impacts of flooding can be summarised as: Impacts on people: Flood can cause physical injury, illness and loss of life. The risks

increase if the floodwater is carrying debris. Floodwater contaminated by sewage or other pollutants (e.g. chemicals stored in garages or commercial properties) is particularly likely to cause illnesses, either directly as a result of contact with the polluted floodwater or indirectly as a result of sediments left behind. The impact on people and communities as a result of the stress and trauma of being flooded, or even of being under the threat of flooding, can be immense.

Impacts on property: Floodwater is likely to cause structural damage. The damage flooding can cause to businesses and infrastructure, such as transport or utilities like electricity and water supply, can have significant detrimental impacts on local and regional economies.

Impacts on the environment: Significant detrimental environmental effects of flooding can include soil erosion, bank erosion, land sliding and damage to vegetation as well as the impacts on water quality, habitats and flora and fauna caused by bacteria and other pollutants carried by flood water. Flooding can however play a beneficial role in wetland habitats which are dependent on annual flooding.

The management of floods aims to reduce the above-mentioned potential risks by using a variety of techniques. Any flood management structure unquestionably has a positive impact on people, property and the environment. However, various structural measures which include different types of works and interventions for flood control might also have negative impacts on natural hydrological and consequently ecological processes in the river ecosystem. The World Bank is providing assistance to the Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina for the Drina Flood Protection Project (DFP). The objective of the project would be to provide protection against 1-in-100 flooding to agricultural, residential and commercial interests in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, in the municipalities of Gorazde (2locations), Foca-Ustikolina (2 locatons), Pale-Praca (2 locations). This objective would be achieved through (a) construction, rehabilitation and modernization of the flood protection infrastructure, (b) institutional development through strengthening the flood forecasting and early-warning facilities. Majority of project funds will be used for targeted investments in rehabilitation, modernization and improvement of existing flood protection systems in a phased approach. For the investments that will become identified during Project implementation, all of the environmental assessment requirements both of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the World Bank will apply.

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1.2 HISTORICAL FLOOD EXPERIENCE

Drina shows a typical nival-pluvial runoff regime (“snow-rain-regime”), comprising a primary maximum in April and a secondary maximum in December. As the main part of the river basin is of mountainous character (the upper part even of high-mountainous character), the headwaters of Drina are abundant with water due to snowmelt and high precipitation. Before the construction of several dam reservoirs, Drina was known for extreme floodwaters. The most famous occurred on 27 March 1896, when the combination of heavy rainfall and snowmelt resulted in a flow of approx. 9500 m³/s in the middle course of Drina (for comparison: mean water of Danube in Belgrade: 5600 m³/s), which led to the destruction of several settlements. Among others, the town of Ljubovija was destroyed. The famous Mehmed Pasa Sokolovic Bridge in Visegrad was fully submerged. The maximal discharge for the Visegrad profile (A=13.934 km2) in the year 1896 was nearly two-times higher than the average discharge on the Danube river profile in Belgrade (A=525.000 km2) and more than six-times higher than the discharge on the Sava River profile with an area of A=88.000 km2. 1 In begin of December 2010, in Drina, Lim and further tributaries occurred the highest flood since more than hundred years. Numerous settlements, including Foca, Goražde, Višegrad, Bratunac, Zvornik and parts of Bijeljina, were flooded to a big extent. At the end of November to the beginning of December 2010, heavy rains (in three days from 100 to 200 mm) on the territory of Montenegro and Bosnia & Herzegovina simultaneously caused a high rise in the water level over the whole Drina River Basin. On the tributaries of the Drina (the Piva, the Cehotina, the Lim and the Jadar) as well as on the Drina itself, the flood wave lasted from the end of November until the end of the first decade of December 2010. The flood wave was of great scale, partly because the accumulations on the Drina Basin could not accept the immense quantity of water; hence, the water surged out during the time of wave peak, but not before it. Conditional warning levels were exceeded on all the rivers of the basin and at the hydrological station Radalj on the Drina (in Serbia), the water level of 659 cm, recorded on 3 December 2010, represented the absolute historical maximum. The high level wave in the Drina Basin caused floods on the territories of Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia with consequential significant material damage.2 The closer Goražde area from settlement Vitkovici to settlement Hubijeri (approx 14,5 km long river stretch) in general has no problem with floods lower (more frequent) than those of 1/20. What needs to be done is permanent maintenance of flow profile especially section from mouth of Pothranjenski creek, downstream to Hubijeri. Backwater impact from HPP Višegrad goes upstream up to Goražde town centre (roughly up to mouth of Pothranjenski creek). That is why river velocity is lower, which causes deposition of gravel and sand. The flood of December 2010 affected in particular Goražde municipality centre. About 200 residential facilities, 32 commercial facilities and 50 housing livestock facilities were flooded. Also communication infrastructure was damaged, power lines were broken and river bank protection facilities were damaged. Two town bridges were flooded and water quality in water supply system was endangered. About 500 residents were evacuated. There were no fatalities.

1 Source: “FLOOD ON THE DRINA RIVER IN THE YEAR 1896 - POINTS FOR THE CHANGE OF THE EUROPEAN FLOOD HISTORY”; Zoran M Radic 2011-11-29; (Project No. III-433007). 2 Source: „CASE STUDY 1: FLOODS IN THE DRINA RIVER BASIN (NOVEMBER – DECEMBER 2010)” REPUBLIC OF SERBIA Republic Hydrometeorological Service and Ministry of Interior Sector for Emergency Management“ presented at Regional Meeting for Strengthening Regional Cooperation in Meteorology, Hydrology and Climate Services for Disaster Risk Management, Sarajevo, 28 – 29 March 2011.

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Praca river (according to information from the municipality Pale-Praca) in the section of the settlements Praca and Hrenovica floods more or less every second year. Praca river in this part of flow through the municipality has some characteristics of torrents. Bed load material is deposited, beside the river bed, on both river banks (river Praca has a shallow profile on this section and relatively small gradient).

Figure 1 Goražde - Flooded area for 1/100 return period

Figure 2 Flood in Goražde, 2010

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1.3 EXISTING FLOOD PROTECTION SYSTEM

Left and right bank of the Drina River between Bačanski Bridge and the City Bridge through the city center of Gorazde are regulated. Regulation of the right bank is implemented in accordance with the detailed design: “Embankment right bank 2nd part: between “Ada” and Bacanski bridge –Detailed design”, ENERGOINVEST, December 2002 (“REGULACIJA RIJEKE DRINE U GORAŽDU; Obaloutvrda desne obale; Dionica II: Ada-Baščanski most – GLAVNI PROJEKAT-”). Regulation of the left bank is implemented in accordance with the detailed design: „River training of the part of left bank of the Drina River in Goražde – Detailed design“, Institute for Water Management Sarajevo, 1974 („Glavni projekat uređenja dijela lijeve obale rijeke Drine u Goraždu“, Zavod za vodoprivredu – Sarajevo, 1974.).

Figure 3 Implemented flood protection works (blue lines) and planned flood protection works (pink lines)

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1.4 BASIC PROJECT INFORMATION

Table 1 Technical characteristics of the sub-project

Municipality Goražde

Watercourse Drina, Pothranjenski potok

Project title River Training of river Drina in Goražde River training of Pothranjenski creek in Goražde

Planned flood control structures

Right bank of Drina river: Earth dike (6,281 km length, height in average 2.84 m) Parapet wall (2,790 km length, height in average 0.3 m) Left bank of Drina river: Rock rip rap embankment (1.110 km length, height in average 4.21 m) Parapet wall (4.615 km length, height in average 0.53 m) Urgent remedial measures project (1420 m) Pothranjenski creek: Training of Pothranjenski creek (1000m)

Impacts on retention and groundwater regime

Minor

Protection effect / level 1/100

Accuracy of flood data Average

Design state Drina: As-build design of rehabilitation of damaged banks of Drina River, upstream from Bacanski bridge in Gorazde, Zavod za vodoprivredu 2011 - project need update Pothranjenski potok: Detailed design of remediation and training of Pothranjenski potok , Energoprojekt Beograd, 1987 – project needs update

Permits obtained / required

All respective permits still required

Border problems (state/entity)

None

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Figure 4 Planned flood control system in Goražde

1.5 LOCATION CHARACTERISTICS

Flora Area of both coasts of Drina River, in area planned for riverbed regulation, as natural habitat uses different plant communities. As large areas of this River coasts are urbanized or in use for agriculture, most of the left and right bank of Drina River today are inhabited by different tertiary ecosystem, like ecosystem of trodden vegetation, nitophillous vegetation’s and vegetation of weeds in agriculture fields. In some parts of coasts there are remains of alder and willow forests (Populetalia albae), but that vegetation is sporadically distributed in narrow coastline area of Drina River. In past, dominant primary ecosystems of Drina River alluvium was, in addition to previously mentioned vegetation of alder and willow forests, vegetation of oak and Turkey oak forests (Quercetum conferatae – cerris), forests of sessile oak and Turkey oak forests (Quercetum petrae – cerris) and forests of mountain beech (Fagetum montanum). As this area is ideal for growing numerous of vegetable and fruit cultures, so by anthropogenic influence there were drastic changes of environment of this area, which was mostly changed into urbanized or agricultural fields, which lead to disappearance of forest vegetation in Drina River alluvium. Dominant plant communities of Drina River coasts are vegetation of trodden habitats (Plantaginetea maioris) with high abundance in urbanized parts (Goražde and other

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settlements), vegetation of nitrophillous plants (urban and suburban areas) and vegetation of agricultural fields (Secalinetea). Vegetation of Drina River is fresh water plant communities (Potametea) which is developed in calmer parts of river flow and in vicinity of different build structures in river (columns of bridges etc.). Due to the anthropogenic impact, the bank vegetation consist of mainly hygrophil vegetation found in human settlements. The primary vegetation is made of common alder and willow which is mainly destroyed by man and can be found only sporadically. The creek is loaded with communal and construction and demolition waste which causes vegetation of wet biotope to develop. Aquatic flora in the creek is not investigated but it can be assumed that is not developed knowing that the creek is recipient of wastewater from industrial zone Pobjeda. The same can be assumed for the aquatic fauna (fish) of Pothranjenski creek. Impact of wastewater from industrial zone Pobjeda on water quality of Pothranjenski creek Pothranjenski creek and its tributary Tresnjevacki creek are recipients of wastewater from industrial zone Pobjeda Gorazde. Inside this zone 4 industries are located:

“POBJEDA-RUDET“ dd Goražde industry for production of explosive and metal treatment that has two production lines:

o line for production of explosives for the mining purposes (initiators –primary composites, low chemical composites and initiating composites). The by-products are undetonated explosive or azide salts, lead and acids. This production line has its own wastewater treatment plant A 73/2A that eliminates solid explosive components, lead, lead containing salts, denitro-derivatives (benzoic acids and dinitrobenzoyl). The treatment consists of decomposition, neutralisation, coagulation, sedimentation and decolouring including destruction of waste explosive. Treated water is discharged to Tresnjevacki creek.

o Line for chemical metal treatment and coating. Technological wastewater from this line are chrome, basic, acid, cyanide and nitrite rinsing water and contain copper, zinc, aluminium, iron, chrome, nickel and nitrogen dioxide. Wastewater is separated and treated at wastewater treatment plan A121 in separate baths with addition of certain chemicals followed by sedimentation. Decanted water goes through ion exchange column to remove remaining heavy metal ions . The A121 treatment plant is currently under reconstruction. It is planned that all wastewater from metal treatment production lines of all industries in the Pobjeda industrial zone is collected and treated on this plant. The civil engineering construction is finished. The process of equipment purchase and instalment is currently under way. It is expected that wastewater treatment plant will be put in operation within one year from now. The water is discharged to Pothranjenski creek.

UNIS – “GINEX“ d.d. Goražde, ammunition production industry that has two production lines:

o Line for production and treatment of explosives and chemicals. The wastewater from this line contains tetrazene, aglomix, sodium azide, lead and barium salts. The wastewater has high concentration of COD, BOD5, acidity and smaller concentrations of heavy metals. The treatment is carried out inside the industry in receiving basins. The wastewater treatment plan 402 that will fully treat this wastewater is recently finished. Technical adoption of the facility is done and test period of work will start soon. It is expected that full treatment will start in the following two to three months.

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o Line for mechanical elements surface coating has wastewater with increased concentrations of pH, suspended matter, chrome, copper, nickel and zinc. These wastewater will be treated on joint wastewater treatment plant A121.

„POBJEDA TEHNOLOGY“ dd Goražde produces sport and industrial ammunition so the wastewater is comparable to that from UNIS-GINEX-a. The treatment will be done on wastewater treatment plant A121.

“TVORNICA ALATA“ dd Goražde produces special tools for need of other industries in this industrial zone. The lines for galvanisation, tool production and finishing. The industry works only 7 days per month. Wastewater contains small quantities of chrome, acids, basis, cyanide and nitrite. They can also contain detergents, oils, degreasers and salts. Wastewater treatment will be done on treatment plant A121.

It can be concluded that two types of wastewater is generated in industrial zone Pobjeda Gorazde:

Wastewater from production of explosives and chemicals. This wastewater is separately treated in each of the industries.

Wastewater from machine metal finishing and coating. The treatment is partially done by each factory. The wastewater generated is of small quantity. In general these wastewaters will be treated on joint wastewater treatment plant that is in the process of reconstruction, in the phase of equipment purchase and instalment.

Each industry preforms wastewater monitoring separately for each discharge point. The last monitoring reports are given in Annex 1. Looking at the reports it can be concluded that values of tested parameters are mainly in agreement with Bylaw on discharge of technological wastewater and can be discharged in the open watercourse. Landslide On the banks of Pothranjenski creek there is a landslide 500 m from the end of regulated part. This landslide poses risk of sliding and endangering workers and objects and it has to be rehabilitated before start of construction works. Fauna As this area is changed by different anthropogenic activities terrestrial fauna of wild animals is quite poor and most of animal species periodically visit this area. Drina River is inhabited by species of different group of insects. Most numerous are species from groups: Psihodida, Ephemeroptera, Plecoptera and Trichoptera. Drina River is inhabited by different species. Most numerous are: brown trout (Salmo trutta Linnaeus, 1758), Common nase (Chondostoma nasus (Linnaeus, 1758)), chub (Squalius cephalus (Linnaeus, 1758)), roach (Rutilus rutilus (Linnaeus, 1758)), Schneider (Alburnoides bipunctatus (Bloch, 1782)), barbel (Barbus barbus (Linnaeus, 1758)) and bullhead (Cottus gobio Linnaeus, 1758). River Drina is, sporadically during the winter month, inhabited by several bird species. Most abundant bird species are from family of ducks (Anatidae) with species Anas platyrhynchos Linnaeus, 1758, and bird species from seagull’s family (Laridae). Mentioned bird species uses Drina River in winter months as resting area. Cultural and historical heritage There isn't any cultural and historical heritage registered in the works zone.

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2 POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS

2.1 POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS ASSOCIATED WITH FLOODING AND FLOOD PROTECTION SYSTEMS

According to the plan, construction activities in the Goražde flood protection zone include: construction of earth dike and parapet wall on the right bank, and rock rip rap embankment and parapet wall on the left bank. The main design of remediation and training of Pothranjenski creek prepared by Energoprojekt Beograd in 1987 is considered out-dated with solutions that are not environmentally sound. The project needs to be renewed. Thus the types of works are not know but it can be assumed that standard civil work operations performed during construction of flood protection structures will be used. Considering the nature of the proposed project, it is anticipated that adverse environmental impacts can be expected in the construction phase mainly. The aspect of health and safety at work is also taken into consideration. It is to be noted that parts of the construction work are taking place in an urban environment, however in all parts in an environment already strongly influenced by human activities. Broadly, the impacts in the construction phase can be of the following types:

Soil Erosion, Dust Emissions and Erosion: possible occurrence of soil compaction and dust emissions in the area of construction works due to movement of construction machinery and earthworks.

Noise Levels: the operation of equipment on construction sites such as excavators, diggers, bulldozers, dumper trucks, rollers, stone crushers and controlled rock blasting may result in noise generated well above the ambient noise levels in rural areas.

Soil and Water Pollution: during construction activities, when using machinery, there is a possibility of soil contamination due to accidental spills of oils and fuel from construction machinery. In the area of construction works, construction waste is generated which, if not properly disposed of, may result in adverse impacts. The construction works carried out inside the river bed results in a temporary blur of the watercourse.

Flora and fauna: construction works in the river bed along with the temporary blurring of the watercourse threaten freshwater habitats. Impacts on other habitats are not expected.

Cultural and historical heritage: if there are any cultural and historical findings within the construction zone, they may be threatened by the construction works.

2.2 POTENTIAL IMPACTS OF THE PROJECT

In general, all negative impacts in the phase of construction are temporary and can be mitigated by applying good construction practices. Significant negative impacts on natural environment in the operational phase are not expected. On the contrary, impacts in the operational phase are considered to be highly positive, as

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project aims at prevention of risks for environment, humans and property (human-made structures). Table 2 Project impacts by phases

Phase Type of impact

Construction phase Soil compaction and erosion Dust emission Noise Soil and water pollution Impact on aquatic ecosystem Degradation of riparian vegetation caused by construction work Risk to people and/or animals of unfenced and unlabelled construction site Health and safety risk for workers on the construction site due to the potential land sliding and contact of workers with polluted wastewater in Pothranjenski creek

Operational phase Low impact on natural environment on the project location Positive impact in terms of prevention of risks for environment, humans and property

Degree of negative impact Minimum if mitigation measures are applied

Construction of flood protection structures is based on the river bank regulation; it is about preventing the flooding of relatively small areas of urban zones, and at relatively shallow depths. Thus, the volume of the retained water that could possibly influence the natural wave retardation in the river is negligible, compared to the volume of water wave, therefore the downstream impact on other users is negligible.

3 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

3.1 RESPONSIBILITIES AND MITIGATION MEASURES PLAN

Although the ultimate responsibility for the implementation of EMP remains on the level of project unit, to which the World Bank requirements in terms of environmental protection will be conveyed, tender and contract documents will be used in order to transfer the aforementioned responsibility from the implementation unit to the contractor. As part of the implementation unit, the task of monitoring the implementation of this document will be assigned to one of the existing functions. It is preferable to choose a supervisory body which will be familiar with the environmental protection measures and environmentally sound practices in terms of construction, which will hold a short training for the employees of the contractor prior to the commencement of works, intended for better implementation of the EMP requirements.

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Table 3 Responsibilities and Mitigation Measures Plan

Mitigation measures Responsibilities Costs

Prepare new design of Pothranjenski potok training that will be based on environmentally sound solutions

PIU in the framework of FDP project

20.000 KM

Remediate land slide on Pothranjenski creek

PIU in the framework of FDP project

It is not possible to do the estimation of costs. It requires for an expert to do the on-site assessment

Do the hydraulic modelling of Drina river Water Agency for the Sava River Basin

150.000 KM

Apply good construction practices (including the reduction of noise, vibration, dust emission, and proposing adequate statutory working hours, measures for the incurred waste management, protection of watercourses from pollution, good practices in terms of execution of earthworks etc.)

Specified by PIU in the tender documents for construction works

No additional costs

Procurement of construction materials should be made from local sources, which have all necessary work, water and environmental permits


No additional costs

Avoid construction in the spawning season (February-May) and during minimum flows. Preferably carry out construction works in the period September-February.


No additional costs

Saving of the riparian vegetation (rhizomes, root stock, whole grove), proper storage and integration in new embankment structures, as far as possible. Restoration of riparian vegetation destroyed during construction.


No additional costs

In case of finding objects or monuments of cultural and historical significance, construction works should be suspended and the institution responsible for the protection of cultural and historical heritage should be informed.


Suspension of works, as well as the protection of cultural and historical sites can cause additional costs. It is not possible to estimate the costs.

Implement health and safety measures at work including use of protective equipment to prevent contact of workers’ skin, mouth and nose with the polluted water.


No additional costs . Each contractor is obliged to have protective equipment for workers-

If the wastewater treatment plans from industrial zone Pobjeda is not put in operation by the time of project implementation, in cooperation with inspection, regulate periods of wastewater discharge during execution of construction works.

Contractor in cooperation with inspection

No additional costs.

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Environmental Management Plan (EMP), as well as good construction practices enclosed within this document, shall make an integral part of the tender documentation and contract with the Contractor and Supervisory body. This will ensure the Contractor's responsibility for the implementation of specific measures, whilst the Supervisory body is to determine whether the contractor has implemented the aforementioned measures. Good construction practices requirements to be included in the Construction Works Contract are as follows:

General requirements

Contractors are obliged to apply good environmental construction practice during all construction activities, and to reduce the damage caused to vegetation, soil, groundwater, surface water, landscape, as well as disturbance of settlements and local communications to the lowest possible extent.

Application of environmental protection and mitigation measures, as well as monitoring, will be implemented in parallel with the construction activities. They start at the time when workers, equipment and/or material are mobilized to the construction site, and end with the completion of construction works when all workers, equipment and/or material leave the construction site and upon completion of the environmental reinstatement activities.

The contractor is obliged to appoint a Health, Safety and Environment Coordinator, responsible for the compliance with the laws and objectives of the environmental protection, occupational safety and fire protection.

The Contractor needs to ensure order, discipline and professional responsibility of all employees on the construction sites. Work and residence must be restricted exclusively to the construction works zone and damage to private property, land and crops must be avoided. The Contractor shall provide regular contact with the local population representatives (local community council) to enable information exchange or find solutions to possible disputes (originating from violation of ownership rights, damage caused during construction works, etc.).

Supply and Transport of Materials

When purchasing materials for the construction, the Contractor shall select the manufacturer/supplier who performs in compliance with the valid environmental permit, if required pursuant to the Law on Environmental Protection of the Federation of B&H, or other environmental standards recognized in Bosnia and Herzegovina/or EU.

Aiming at prevention of dust emissions, the Contractor shall transport construction material in trucks provided with tarpaulin covers. Transport of stone and gravel shall be carried out in moist condition. Driving speed shall not exceed 30 km/h. The Contractor shall avoid unnecessary driving of vehicles.

Construction Site Organization

Construction should start (if possible) at the time of the year when dry soil advantages can be utilized, i.e. when compacting and degradation throughout the works are minimum.

Adequate machines and/or protection plates shall be used to prevent compaction during soil removal, for example with rails or low pressure pneumatics on locations implying compaction possibility. Adequate procedures for separate removal, handling, storage and replacement of humus and subsoil shall be applied.

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The contractor shall establish temporary disposal sites for construction materials, provide space for rinsing of concrete pumps and mixers, as well as space for washing of vehicle tires with adequate cleaning agent. Temporary disposal sites for excavation material (topsoil) shall be reduced to maximum 2 m of height, in order to prevent compaction caused by the soil weight, and the storage time is to be reduced to minimum.

The Contractor shall ensure that all construction equipment has been licensed and approved in accordance with local regulations, and if possible, certified in compliance with the EU standards.

The Contractor shall use modern machines and vehicles that meet environmental standards in terms of emission of harmful gases (complete combustion).

The Contractor shall use modern machines and vehicles producing noise (engines, exhaust system). This mainly entails the supply of new machines or measures for installation of additional sound insulation, as well as constant maintenance. In addition, it is recommended that the machines operate only in the period from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. in all sections of the route distanced less than 60 m from the nearest residential facility.

The Contractor shall use biodegradable lubricants and gear oils. Maintenance, filling and cleaning of machines must be carried out off the site and outside the area applying surface water.

The Contractor shall specify and follow control measures for the dust generated throughout equipment handling and/or rehabilitation works. The Contractor must submit the plan proposing material transport roads, and shall also provide statements on the proposed dust control method in places where transport through the settlements is unavoidable.

Develop construction site organization design with appropriate solutions for drainage and treatment of sanitary wastewater, as well as storm water, from the construction site zone. Use appropriate sewage systems to discharge wastewater from the site, and if necessary, collect it in waterproof tanks and treat it pursuant to the prescribed method (whether on-site, or at a remote location) prior to the discharge into the recipient or the urban sewage system.

The Contractor shall ensure that machines and vehicles parking lots as well as labor accommodation containers are not located inside the forest areas, and do not impact watercourses or affect endangered flora and fauna.

The Contractor shall ensure protection of areas sensitive to erosion by means of stabilization agents (temporary banks, fences, ditches) and replanting upon the completion of construction works.

Execution of Construction Works

During earthworks, humus layer shall be deposited in piles not exceeding 2 m in height and protected from pollution to maintain its fertility.

In order to reduce adverse impacts on the river and river banks to the minimum, construction activities located in or near surface water bodies, shall be carried out during low water season, or most often in the period from July to September. It is recommended to take this into account during the preparation of the activity timetable.

All manipulations with oil and its derivatives in the process of construction and supply of machinery shall be performed with maximum protection measures to avoid spillages. All packaging for oil and other oil derivatives must be collected and transported to the controlled Contractor’s landfill, and further disposed by the competent municipal enterprise. In case of accidents, fuel or lubricant spillages in the environment, urgent

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interventions pursuant to the procedures for the discharge of fuel and lubricants are required.

Washing of machines and vehicles shall not be carried out within the construction works zone.

Wastewater from the on-site toilets shall not be discharged into the ground or water streams.

Waste management shall comply with the Waste Management Plan (details given below).

Deposition of excavated material and any other solid waste in water bodies shall be forbidden.

Driving machines inside rivers, streams, or onto their banks should not be allowed except in situations when it cannot be avoided due to construction of a special structure.

River bed bottoms shall be protected and not completely blocked during trenching in order to protect existing water-corridors for uninterrupted communication between the species living at the bottom and the species freely swimming in the water. Further natural restoration of existing banks is to be ensured through covering damaged areas with suitable vegetation.

The Contractor shall implement adequate traffic control measures, in accordance with the law, during the Contract duration, and the measures must first be approved by the Supervision Engineer. Traffic safety management measures shall include temporary illumination and adequate signalization during trenching and rehabilitation works.

The Contractor needs to appoint permanent staff to be engaged on traffic safety issues, and be responsible for the implementation of traffic safety measures and traffic measures prescribed by the national laws, including: (I) inspection of the condition and position of the equipment for traffic control in use; (II) design review – part related to traffic control equipment necessary to provide safe and efficient traffic flow; (III) correction of all traffic deficiencies where applicable; (IV) inspection of work sites, equipment handling and storage, material handling and storage related to traffic safety.

The Contractor shall not leave trenches unattended and shall fence and signalize all open trenches to prevent accidents.

Organization of Construction Site after Completion of Works

The Contractor must also remove all special structures and sites used to support construction works including temporary buildings and their foundations, temporary installations (electric power, water, sewage) and equipment (sedimentation tank), temporary roads reinstatement (especially in the forest area and on private properties) and working plateaus reinstatement, removal of fences, signs and notices.

The Contractor shall remove all construction waste.

All construction sites and other influential areas affected by construction activities shall be reinstated depending on the future land use.

Reinstatement activities shall start immediately after pipe burying.

Construction area shall be seeded with species preserved in topsoil and supplemented by adequate material if needed.

Within the regular reporting from the site, the Supervisory body shall submit an overview of the implementation of the measures listed in the monitoring table. The ultimate responsibility for the implementation of this EMP document remains on the project implementation units (PIUs), that is, on the implementation unit of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Water Management and Forestry.

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3.2 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN

Monitoring of compliance with the conditions given in the guidelines for good construction practices is performed in the construction phase. Compliance verification is carried out by the Supervisory body, on the basis of checklists given in Tables 5, 6 and 7. These lists include a detailed specification of measures which are subject to monitoring.

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Table 4 Environmental Monitoring Plan in the construction and operational phase

PHASE SUBJECT TO MONITORING

WHERE? HOW? WHEN? COST RESPONSIBILITY

INSTALL OPERATE INSTALL OPERATE

Construction

Whether the site meets the requirements of the guidelines on good construction practices

On construction site

Visual monitoring, access to documents

During the execution of works

n/a n/a Supervisory body Supervisory body

Construction

Use of protective equipment

On construction site


During the execution of works

n/a n/a Supervisory body Supervisory body

Operational

Maintenance of the flood control structures

At the project site


Yearly n/a n/a Water management Inspector

Water management Inspector

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Within tender documentation for the selection of Supervisory body, Project Implementation Unit shall specify the obligation to exercise monitoring over the Environmental Management Plan as well, and shall attach checklists to be filled in by the Supervisory body during monitoring activities, that is during exercising supervision. Table 5 General requirements - Checklist

Measure Responsibility Implementation Verification Appoint a Health, Safety and Environment Coordinator, responsible for the compliance with the laws and objectives of the environmental protection, occupational safety and fire protection.

Contractor Yes No

Decision on appointment

Hold regular meetings with the local population representatives (local community council) to familiarize them with the commencement of construction works, enable information exchange or find solutions to possible disputes (originating from violation of ownership rights, damage caused during construction works, etc.).

Contractor Yes No

Minutes from the meetings with attached list of participants and photographs.

Construction material (asphalt and stone) should be purchased from the manufacturer/supplier who performs in compliance with the valid environmental permits.

Contractor Yes No

Procurement contract with the attached environmental permit.

Construction equipment has been licensed and approved in accordance with local regulations, and if possible, certified in compliance with the EU standards.

Contractor Yes No

Copies of licenses

Construction machinery and transport vehicles meet environmental standards in terms of emission of harmful gases (complete combustion).

Contractor Yes No

Copy of the Technical Soundness Certificate with the emission measurement

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Table 6 Construction Site Organization - Checklist

Measure Responsibility Implementation Verification Develop construction site organization design.

Contractor Yes No

Copy of the construction site organization design.

Within the design, develop appropriate solutions for sanitary facilities, mobile or fixed, and provide connection to the appropriate sewage systems or waterproof tanks.

Contractor Yes No

Copy of the construction site organization design. Visual verification on the site.

Machines and vehicles parking lots as well as labor accommodation containers are not located inside the forest areas, and do not impact watercourses or affect endangered flora and fauna.

Contractor Yes No


Establish temporary disposal sites for construction materials.

Contractor Yes No


Provide space for rinsing of concrete pumps and mixers, as well as space for washing of vehicle tires with adequate cleaning agent.

Contractor Yes No


Establish temporary disposal sites for excavation material, maximum 2 m of height, in order to prevent compaction caused by the soil weight. Deposition of excavated material and any other solid waste in water bodies shall be forbidden.

Contractor Yes No


Develop a plan of transport routes, proposing material transport roads. Avoid transport through the settlements. Setting of appropriate traffic signs should be envisaged in the project.

Contractor

Yes No


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Measure Responsibility Implementation Verification Fence and signalize all open trenches to prevent accidents.

Contractor Yes No


Develop procedures for the discharge of oil and lubricants in case of accidental spillages.

Contractor Yes No

Copy of the procedure for the discharge of oil and lubricants

Procure sandbags to absorb the accidentally spilled oils and lubricants, keep them in a clearly visible and marked place on the cinstruction site.

Contractor Yes No

Visual verification on the site.

In order to reduce adverse impacts on the river and river banks to the minimum, construction activities located in or near surface water bodies, shall be carried out during low water season, or most often in the period from July to September. It is recommended to take this into account during the preparation of the activity timetable.

Contractor Yes No


Construction activities in river bed bottoms shall be executed using cofferdams in order to protect existing water-corridors for uninterrupted communication between the living as well as to prevent erosion.

Contractor Yes No


Develop Waste Management Plan for the management of construction waste.

Contractor Yes No

Copy of the Waste Management Plan

Respecting Health and Safety Plan and use of protective equipment during execution of works in the river bed

Contractor Yes No

Health and Safety Plan Visual verification on the site.

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Table 7 Organization of Construction Site after Completion of Works - Checklist

Measure Responsibility Implementation Verification All construction sites and other influential areas affected by construction activities shall be reinstated.

Contractor Yes No

Measurement book Visual inspection

Remove all special structures and sites used to support construction works (temporary buildings, roads, signs and notices).

Contractor Yes No


Construction areas where vegetation has been removed due to construction activities shall be re-cultivated.

Contractor Yes No


4 CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING NEEDS No special training will be needed for purposes of the implementation of this Plan. The Supervisory body exercising the monitoring of this Plan should possess the appropriate professional qualifications: B.Sc. in Civil Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in performing the duty of Supervisory body. Water Management Inspector shall perform supervision in the operational phase, in accordance with the powers invested in him. Special training and provision of equipment will not be needed. For functional use of the flood control system and effective flood protection, the purchase of equipment necessary for the cantonal and operational centres of civil protection is required, as well as the purchase of means for communication, detection and warning that should be available to all flood protection participants. Table 8 gives an overview of additional material and technical resources (equipment) that make integral part of the document development and field visits, identified as a need for further flood protection of the Goražde Municipality.

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Table 8 Material and technical resources needed for flood protection of the Goražde Municipality

No. Item title Unit Quantity Cost

KM

1 Sandbags pcs 2000 4000,00

2 Rubber boots pcs 100 5000

3 Rubber (fisherman's) boots pcs 15 750

4 Raincoat pcs 100 3600

5 Life vest pcs 20 1200

6 Work gloves pcs 100 300

7 Pulling grope 50 m pcs 5 375

8 Working clothes pcs 50 2750

9 Water canister pcs 50 250

10 Metal fire escape ladder, (extension ladder and hook ladder)

pcs 2 400

11 Rope 10, 12 and 15 mm (50 meters) Pcs (one piece of each)

3 225

12 Rechargeable lamp pcs 4 400

13 First Aid kit pcs 10 100

14 Pulley of 1000 kg pcs 1 1800

15 Pulley cord Meter 100 500

16 Mud pump 900-1200 pcs 2 1400

17 Power generator 4-6 kw pcs 2 3000

18 Suction and discharge hoses O75 15 m pcs 14 140

19 PVC fire hose O50 Meter 300 2300

Table 9 gives an overview of the equipment necessary for independent communication and alerting flood hazards for the entire Canton.

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Table 9 Specification of equipment for Cantonal and Municipal operating centres and flood protection managers No. Item description Quantity Unit cost

KM Total cost

KM Beneficiary

1 Professional VHF Base Station

5 2600,00 13000,00 Ministry of Economy of the Bosnia- Podrinje Canton

Cantonal headquarters of civil protection,

Municipal Headquarters of Civil Protection

2 Professional VHF base repeater

1 8000,00 8000,00 Ministry of Economy of the Bosnia-Podrinje Canton



3 Professional handheld VHF radio station

18 1800,00 36000,00 Minister - Chief manager of the flood protection

Manager of the Cantonal headquarters of civil protection

Mayor of the municipality - Chief manager of the flood protection

Branch manager of the flood protection (for individual floodplains)

4 Stationary Phone / Fax machine




5 Pentium-class computer and printer (set)




6 Mobile phone 15 300,00 4500,00 Minister - Chief manager of the flood protection

Head of Cantonal headquarters of civil protection,

Mayor of the municipality - Chief manager of the flood protection

Regional Head of flood protection for individual flood areas

7 Internet connection (equipment provided by service provider-telecom or other operator)

5 Ministry of Economy of the Bosnia-Podrinje Canton



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5 ALTERNATIVES It is not known whether alternatives to the selected design solution have been considered in the phase of Conceptual Design development. The 2002 Detailed design - “Embankment right bank 2nd part: between “Ada” and Bacanski bridge” (Glavni projekt Regulacije rijeke Drine u Goraždu, Obaloutvrda desne obale – Dionica II: Ada-Bačanski most) contains a description of the adopted technical solution. The aforementioned solution is environmentally sound. The non-construction of this structure will endanger facilities and property in the floodplain area. Energoprojekt Beograd in 1987 developed Main design of rehabilitation and regulation of Pothranjenski creek. The project foresees concrete banks and riverbed lined with stone in cement mortar. Such solution is not considered environmentally sound. The procedures for preparation of new design for training of this creek that should foresee environmentally sound solution is under way.

6 PUBLIC DISCLOSURE AND PUBLIC CONSULTATION PROCESS

Public consultation process was held on 16th of January, 2014 in Gorazde, at 11 am.

Public consultation documents are available to the public in electronic version on the website of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Water Management and Forestry http://www.fmpvs.gov.ba, as well as on the website of the PIU Forestry and Agriculture http://portal.piusum.ba, and a hard copy is to be found in the premises of the PIU Forestry and Agriculture (address: Trampina 4, first floor, 71000 Sarajevo).

Targeted invitations were sent to the previously identified stakeholders from various level institutions dealing with environmental and civil sector.

Deadline for the submission of comments, opinions and suggestions (in writing) regarding the EA and the EMP was January 18, 2014.

Representative of the Gorazde Municipality objected to the project design from 2002, stating it was outdated and required the re-design of the mentioned solution. Representative of the Water Agency for the Sava River Basin confirmed the validity of this requirement and stated that the updating of the project documentation is to be done in the current year, as the execution of contractual works is planned during 2015.

There were no other comments regarding the sub-project in question.

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ANNEX 1. MONITORING RESULTS OF WASTEWATER FROM INDUSTRIAL ZONE POBJEDA GORAZDE

Documents

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