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Environmental Monitoring Report Semi-annual Report Project Number: 50059-002 Loan/Grant Number: L3542 Period covered: Jul-Dec 2019
NEP: Power Transmission and Distribution Efficiency Enhancement Project Prepared by Nepal Electricity Authority Submission date:15 January 2020
This Environmental Monitoring Report is documents owned by the borrower. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB’s Board of Directors, Management, or staff and may be preliminary in nature. In preparing any country program or strategy, financing any project, or by making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographical are in this document, the Asian Development Bank does not intend to make any judgement as to the legal or other status of any territory or area.
Environmental Safeguard Monitoring Report Semi-annual Report From July, 2019 to December, 2019
NEPAL: POWER TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION
EFFICIENCY ENHANCEMENT PROJECT Loan: 3542
Submitted To: Asian Development Bank Nepal Resident Mission Metropark, Kathmandu
Submitted By: Nepal Electricity Authority Project Management Directorate Matatirtha, Kathmandu Prepared By: Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. in association with PricewaterhouseCoopers Pvt. Ltd. (India) and Jade Consult Pvt. Ltd. Project Supervision Consultant
This environmental safeguard monitoring report is a document of the borrower and made publicly available in accordance with ADB's Public Communication Policy Statement, 2009. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB's Board of Directors, Management, or staff.
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Currency Equivalents
31 December2019
Currency unit – Nepalese Rupee (NRs) NRs. 1.00 = $ 0.0087443162 US $ 1.00 = NRs. 114.36
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Executive Summary
Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved Power Transmission and Distribution Efficiency
Enhancement Project (PTDEEP) to enhance the transmission and distribution system and
improve reliability and quality of electric supply in the Kathmandu valley. This project is loaned
project of ADB and the project commissioning date is December 2021. Nepal Electricity Authority
(NEA) will serve as the Executing Agency (EA) and will implement all the activities under the
Asian Development Bank loan through its Project Management Directorate (PMD). The project
will contribute to Nepal’s distribution system strengthening in the Kathmandu Valley and other
major urban centers by scaling up distribution system efficiency and reliability, facilitating
adequate power supply to meet ever-growing energy needs of the valley, increasing service
reliability of the utility and building capacity for the overall distribution system development.
The Investment component and activities to be included in the project are:
Sub-project 1: Kathmandu Valley Transmission Capacity Reinforcement project Construction of new (132/22/11 kV GIS) substation at Mulpani Construction of new (132/22/11 kV GIS) substation at Phutung Construction of new (132/22/11 kV) Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) substation at
Chapagaun Sub-project 2: Lapsiphedi and Changunarayan Substation Construction Project
o Construction of new (220/132/11kV) gas insulated substation (GIS) at Lapsiphedi. o Construction of new gas insulated substations (132/11kV) at Changunarayan o Construction of new (220 kV GIS) at substation Barhabise
Sub-project 3: Enhancement of Distribution networks in Kathmandu Valley
o Enhancement of Distribution networks in Central and Northern Region of Kathmandu Valley
o Enhancement of Distribution networks in Eastern and Southern Region of Kathmandu Valley
o Enhancement of Distribution networks in Western Region of Kathmandu Valley
Sub-project 4: Delivery of Distribution Transformers
Sub-project 5: Enhancement of Distribution Networks in Major Urban Centers of Nepal o Enhancement of Distribution Networks in Major Urban Centers in Eastern Region of Nepal o Enhancement of Distribution Networks in Major Urban Centers in Western Region of
Nepal o Enhancement of Distribution Networks in Major Urban Centers in Central Region of Nepal
Under the provision of Environmental Protection Act (EPA), 1996, Environmental Protection Rules
(EPR), 1997 of Government of Nepal (GoN) and ADB Safeguard Policy Statement, 2009 Initial
Environmental Examination (IEE) has been conducted for the substations of subproject 1 and 2
and approved by the concern authorized body. After the approval of environmental assessment
i.e. IEE, subproject 1 and 2 of the project entered in the implementation phase. Land acquisition
has been completed except Chapagaun substation. However, Compensation for Mulpani SS,
Changunarayan SS and Lapsiphedi SS are under progress (major part completed). Land
acquisition for the Chapagaun substation is in the process of land price negotiation. Due to the
problems encountered during land acquisition for Chapagaon SS and alternate site at Harsiddhi,
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location of the substation is likely to be shifted to 11kV Thimi Switching substation. Counter
survey, site levelling has been completed for Changunarayan, Mulapani and Phutung SS. But site
levelling work is ongoing for Lapsiphedi SS.
Environmental Management Plan (EMP) has been prepared to avoid, minimize and mitigate
potential negative impacts of the project and will be implemented in all stages (pre-construction,
construction and operation & maintenance) of the project. Currently project activities are in
different stages of document related prerequisites, land acquisition process, design and survey
work, contour survey, site leveling works and approval of design drawing. All the project activities
will be carried out in compliance with Environmental Management Plan (EMP). Compliance status
will be updated on further reports with the progress on construction activities. Regular monitoring
work will be carried out in order to make effective implementation. Environmental safeguard
related project activities are in compliance with covenants as regular follow up actions are being
taken.
The Grievance Redress Committees (GRCs) have been established in different subprojects of PTDEEP and few grievances from affected population have already been recorded. The project manager forms GRC at district level for major grievances and project contractor and engineer address minor grievance at project site. Till date, thirteen grievances regarding environmental and social issues have been recorded. So far, 2 grievances are resolved and 1 grievance is partially resolved. Resolution of the 8 grievances is under process. However, remaining 2 grievances are basically unfeasible demand by the affected persons (APs).
Monitoring work should be carried out in time. GRC is formed at all subproject sites. Project to
ensure recording of grievances and respond as soon as possible.
The report intends to measure and demonstrate the compliance of various project activities with
EMP and applicable regulatory framework.
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ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS
ADB Asian Development Bank
AIDS Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
AP Affected People
BOD Biological Oxygen Demand
CBO Community Based Organization
DoED Department of Electricity Development
EMP Environmental Monitoring Plan
EMR Environmental Monitoring Report
EHSMP Environmental Health and Safety Management Plan
FGL Formation Ground Levelling
FY Fiscal Year
GIS Gas Insulated Substation
GoN Government of Nepal
GRC Grievance Redress Committee
GRM Grievance Redress Mechanism
Ha Hectare
HH Household
HIV Human Immune deficiency Virus
IEE Initial Environment Examination
kV Kilo Volt
KVDA Kathmandu Valley Development Authority
NEA Nepal Electricity Authority
NGO Non-governmental Organization
NPR Nepalese Rupees
OHS Occupation Health and Safety
OPGW Optical Ground Wire
PM Project Manager
PMD Project Management Directorate
PTDEEP Power Transmission and Distribution Efficiency Enhancement Project
RoW Right of Way
RP Resettlement Plan
R&R Rehabilitation and Resettlement
SF6 Sulphur Hexafluoride
SPS Safeguard Policy Statement
SS Substation
US United States
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Tables of Content Executive Summary .................................................................................................................... ii
Tables of Content ........................................................................................................................ v
List of Tables .............................................................................................................................. v
List of Figure ............................................................................................................................... v
List of Annex: ............................................................................................................................. vi
1. Background ......................................................................................................................... 1
1.1. Project Description ....................................................................................................... 1
1.2. Project Progress Status and Implementation Schedule ................................................ 2
1.2.1. Progress Status .................................................................................................... 2
1.2.2. Implementation Schedule ..................................................................................... 5
2. Compliance to National Regulations ................................................................................... 7
3. Compliance to Environmental Covenants from ADB Loan Agreement ................................ 7
4. Compliance to Environmental Management Plan ................................................................ 7
5. Safeguards Monitoring Results and Unanticipated Impacts ...............................................10
6. Implementation of Grievance Redress Mechanism and Complaints Received from Stakeholders .............................................................................................................................24
6.1. Grievance Redress Mechanism ..................................................................................24
7. Major Issues ......................................................................................................................26
7.1. Lapshiphedi, Changunarayan Substation Construction Project ...................................26
7.2. Kathmandu valley Transmission Line Reinforcement Construction Project .................26
7.3. Khimti-Bahrabise 200/400 kV Transmission Line Substation Project ..........................26
8. Conclusion and Recommendations ....................................................................................26
8.1. Conclusion ..................................................................................................................26
8.2. Recommendations ......................................................................................................27
List of Tables Table 1. 1: Details of Sub-projects and its components .............................................................. 1 Table 1. 2: Project progress status ............................................................................................. 2
Table 1.3: Progress status of Substation .................................................................................... 5 Table 1. 4: Implementation Schedule ......................................................................................... 6 Table 4. 1: Compliance status to Environmental Management Plan ........... Error! Bookmark not
defined.
Table 5.1: Activities and mitigation measures during Pre-construction Phase…………………...10 Table 5. 2: Construction activities and theri mitigation measures Error! Bookmark not defined.
Table 6. 1: Environmental related recorded Grievances ............................................................24
List of Figure Figure 1: Monthly PM2.5 for 2018-19 ..........................................................................................10
Figure 2: Air Pollution Data of Kathmandu for 2019-12-22 ........................................................11
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Figure 3: Air quality index map for Project Areas March 15, 2018 at 10:00AM ..........................11 Figure 4: Legend of Air Quality Index Map ................................................................................12
List of Annex: Annex 1: Status of compliance with loan and grants covenants Annex 2: Status of environmental safeguards during planning stage Annex3: Status of environmental safeguards during implementation stage
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1. Background
The Government of Nepal (GoN) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) negotiated the loan on
19th May, 2017 for Power Transmission and Distribution Efficiency Enhancement Project
(PTDEEP) and loan agreement was signed on 29th June 2017. The project is expected to be
completed by December 2021. The project will contribute to Nepal’s distribution system
reinforcement in the Kathmandu Valley and other major urban centers by scaling up distribution
system efficiency and reliability, facilitating adequate power supply to meet ever-growing energy
needs of the valley, increasing service reliability of the utility and building capacity for the overall
distribution system development.
The main aim of the Power Transmission and Distribution Efficiency Enhancement Project
(PTDEEP) is to enhance the distribution capacity and improve reliability and quality of electricity
supply in the Kathmandu valley by reducing distribution system overloads and technical and
commercial losses. This will be done through strengthening of the transmission grid capacity,
increase capacity, rehabilitating the distribution network in the project area and enhancing
operational and financial performance of NEA distribution centers.
1.1. Project Description
The project activity comprises (i) construction of six new substations, (ii) upgrading and burial of
distribution lines and other network components to the maximum extent possible, (iii) upgrading
of overhead distribution lines where burial is not possible, (iv) delivery of distribution transformers,
and (v) replacement of conventional meters with smart meters.
The PTDEEP project as a whole is categorized in five components. The details of project components along with its associated substation/ Distribution centers are mentioned in Table 1.1.
Table 1. 1: Details of Sub-projects and its components SN Sub-projects Components Substations/ Distribution
center
S1 Kathmandu Valley
Transmission Capacity
Reinforcement project
o Construction of 3 gas insulated
substation (132/11kV) at:
Mulpani
Phutung
Chapagaun & 1 GIS at
SS1: Mulpani SS
SS2: Phutung SS
SS3: Chapagaun SS
S2 Lapsiphedi and
Changunarayan
substation construction
project
o Construction of new (220/132/11kV) gas insulated substation (GIS) at Lapsiphedi. o Construction of new gas insulated substation (132/11kV) at Changunarayan o Construction of new (220kV) substation at Barhabise
SS1: Lapsiphedi SS
SS2: Changunarayan SS
SS3: Barhabise SS
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1.2. Project Progress Status and Implementation Schedule
1.2.1. Progress Status
Currently, the project has entered the implementation stage. The progress made in the safeguard implementation under different PTDEEP subproject components are summarized on Table 1-2:
Table 1. 2: Project progress status
Sub-project
Sub Components
Works Completed by December, 2019
Level of Fulfillment of Plan
Works for the first half of 2020
S1 Kathmandu Valley Transmission Capacity Enhancement Project
SS1
Mulpani Substation
The contour survey and soil investigation works has been completed at Mulpani S/S site. Major equipment drawings like power transformer, GIS equipment has been approved. Dispatch of power transformer is under process.
Site leveling works is carried out. Boundary wall not started yet. Design of foundations for different equipment/ control room building/ GIS hall to be submitted.
Completion of civil works.
SS2
Phutung Substation
The contour survey and Soil investigation work has been completed. Site leveling work is carried out. Major equipment like power transformer, GIS equipment drawings has been approved. Dispatch of power transformer is under process.
Site leveling works is carried out. Boundary wall not started yet. Design of foundations for different equipment/ control room building/ GIS hall to be submitted.
Completion of civil works.
S3 Enhancement of
Distribution Networks
Kathmandu Valley
o Central and Northern Region of
Kathmandu Valley
o Eastern and Southern Region of
Kathmandu Valley
o Western Region of Kathmandu
Valley
DC1: Ratanpark
DC2: Maharajganj
DC3: Kuleshwor
DC4: Kritipur
DC5: Baneshwor
DC6: Balaju
DC7: Jorpati
S4 Delivery of Distribution
transformers
o Delivery of Distribution
transformers
S5 Enhancement of
Distribution Networks in
Major Centers of Nepal
o Eastern Region of Nepal
o Central Region of Nepal
o Western Region of Nepal
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Sub-project
Sub Components
Works Completed by December, 2019
Level of Fulfillment of Plan
Works for the first half of 2020
SS3
Chapagaon Substation
Clearance of site for Handing over of 3rd Substation site to Pinggao is under progress.
Project Construction phase has not begun.
Site location will be handover to contractor.
S2 Lapsiphedi and Changunarayan substation construction project
SS1
Lapsiphedi Substation
Contour survey and Soil Investigation works (except plate load test) have been completed. Site levelling work is partially completed (cutting part). Survey of road approach has been completed.
Site leveling under progress. Boundary works not started yet. Survey of access road completed but design drawing yet to be submitted.
Construction of leveling works, boundary wall, retaining wall, and access road. Completion of foundation works.
S2 Changunarayan Substation
Site Leveling and contour survey works have been completed. Soil Investigation works at Changunarayan S/S has also been completed. Construction of retaining wall is almost completed.
Construction of retaining wall is almost completed and Gabion wall is under process.
Construction of retaining wall, drainage works, retaining wall, and access road. Completion of foundation works.
S3 Barhabise SS
Survey works and Geotechnical Investigation Completed.
Commencement of site leveling works, boundary wall and retaining wall
Complete the site leveling, access road, boundary wall and retaining wall.
S3 Enhancement of Distribution Networks in Central and Northern Region of Kathmandu Valley
Central and Northern Region
Detailed Survey work completed.
GPRS Survey and
construction material
testing is under
progress.
Initiate the field works, fix the line route for executing works. Completion of soil investigation works
Eastern and Southern Region
Detailed Survey work completed.
GPRS Survey and
Material testing is
under progress.
Initiate the field works, fix the line route for executing works. Completion of soil investigation works
Western Region Evaluation report sent to ADB for concurrence.
Project Construction phase has not begun
S4 Delivery of Distribution Transformers
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Sub-project
Sub Components
Works Completed by December, 2019
Level of Fulfillment of Plan
Works for the first half of 2020
Supply of Distribution Transformers
Technical evaluation is under process
Project Construction phase has not begun
S5 Enhancement of Distribution Networks in Major Urban Centers of Nepal
Eastern Region (Biratnagar, Dharan, Itahari)
GIS mapping completed.
Demand Forecast, system studies and DPR preparation is under process
Demand Forecast, system studies and DPR preparation
Central Region (Janakpur, Hetauda, Birgunj, Kalaiya, Jitpur-Simara, Bharatpur, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur)
GiS Mapping Completed, Demand load forecasting for Bhaktapur, Lalitpur and Bharatpur is completed. Load Flow analysis for Bhaktpur is completed
Draft DPR for Bhaktpur is submitted Demand Forecast, system studies and DPR preparation for balance urban center is under process
Demand Forecast and DPR preparation
Western Region (Pokhara, Lekhnath, Butwal, Tulsipur, Gorahi, Nepalgunj and Dhangadi)
GIS Mapping Completed.
Demand Forecast, system studies and DPR preparation is under process
Demand Forecast and DPR preparation
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Table 1.3: Progress status of Substation
1.2.2. Implementation Schedule
The implementation schedule for the commissioning of this project is presented in below.
Sl. No.
Name of the Substation
Types of Land & Area (acre/ ha.)
No. of
APs
Status of Compensation disbursement (No. of APs)
Status of Possession
Remarks
Govt. Private R&R benefit Land cost
1 Mulpani SS NA 0.5960 ha 21
R&R benefits shall be provided as per the provisions given in the approved entitlement Matrix of Resettlement Plan. Disbursement of R&R benefit shall be started shortly.
NPR 206967520
Compensation under process
3 APs have yet to receive the compensation amount.
2 Phutung SS NA 0.8123 ha
10 NPR 218,618,750
Completed All compensation has been paid
3 Chapagaon SS 31 NA Compensation is not distributed yet
Problems encountered during land acquisition and location of substation is likely to be shifted to 11kV Switching substation.
4 Barhabise SS NA 7.1593 ha 50 NPR 132,649,218.75
Compensation under process
2 APs are yet to receive payment of compensation.
5 Lapsiphedi SS 0.174 ha 9.507 ha 44 NPR 390009375
Compensation under process
5 APs have not cleared their ownership of land and disbursement of their payment is in process. In the last six month, 1 AP received the compensation amount.
6 Changunarayan SS 0.0715.28ha 3.937 ha 49 NPR 316926562.5
Compensation under process
4 APs are yet to receive payment of compensation. .
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Table 1. 4: Implementation Schedule
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2. Compliance to National Regulations
According to Environmental Protection Act (EPA), 1996 and Environmental Protection Rules (EPR), 1997 of Government of Nepal (GoN) and ADB Safeguard Policy Statement, 2009, Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) is required for the substation project which requires the private land for the project activities. However, if the transmission line passes from protected areas (national park, wildlife reserves, conservation areas including Chure region), environmental impact assessment (EIA) is mandatory according to schedule 2 of EPR 1997.
Moreover, considering National Energy Crisis Alleviation and Electricity Development Decade concept note, Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation has issued "IEE and EIA Working Procedures for Hydropower and Transmission Line Project, 2073 BS" effective from 2073 Kartik 4 (20 October 2016) to simplify and expedite environmental assessment approval process by assigning authority to Department of Electricity Development (DoED).
The preparation of IEE had been completed for the Lapsiphedi and Changunarayan substations from another project (Tamakoshi-Kathmandu TLP) and achieved approval from the authorized body. IEE study doesn't need to be prepared for Mulpani Substation, Phutung Substation & Chapagaun Substation under the subproject Kathmandu Valley Transmission Capacity Enhancement Project. As this project is under category B according to ADB policy, combined IEE for all 6 substations has been prepared which is enough for this project. According to Environmental Protection Rule 1997, if the substation area lies in conservation area, protected area, and its buffer zone, substation area needs to acquire 10 to 50 hectares of forest area in hilly region and if the construction of 220 kV of greater than 220 kV substation, it requires IEE study to be conducted.
3. Compliance to Environmental Covenants from ADB Loan Agreement
Environmental safeguard related project activities are in compliance with covenants as given in Annex 1.
4. Compliance to Environmental Management Plan
The EMP has been developed as part of the environmental assessment to avoid, minimize, and mitigate potential negative impacts of the Project. The EMP comprises routine environmental monitoring to support proactive mitigation of any potential impact from construction and operations.
The environmental safeguard consultant from project supervision is regularly visiting the project sites to monitor the environmental compliances and is conducting regular meeting with project officials.
The EMP will be implemented in three stages of the project: i. Pre-construction, ii. Construction, iii. Operation and maintenance. Overall Environmental Compliance will be followed as the construction work begins. Currently, design, survey and soil test is under progress at Mulpani and Phutung substation. Status of environmental safeguards during planning stage and implementation stage is attached in Annex 2 and 3 respectively.
Based on the approved EMP, the EHSMP report prepared by LCSCP contractor has been reviewed by PSC and observations/suggestions shared with NEA.
Details of compliance to environmental management plan are provided in Table 4-1.
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Table 4-1: Compliance status to Environmental Management plan Activity Environmental Issues Compliance Status Remarks
Pre-construction Stage
Regulatory clearance and Permitting
Impacts on potentially sensitive sites: potential loss of productive agricultural
Being Complied with: Land acquisition process has been completed in Phutung. In other s/s (except Chapagaun S/S) compensation distribution is completed to most of APs. For the restoration of income generation, training will be conducted in line with RP.
Regulatory clearance is not applicable.
Environmental Monitoring
Impact on Air Quality at project sites
Complied with: Pre-project level air quality monitoring had been carried out.
Baseline of air quality monitoring in pre project phase is given in section 5.
Construction Phase
Construction stage environmental monitoring
Inadequate/ unsafe working condition Environmental impairment at project sites
Status to be incorporated after construction related work progresses
Compensatory clearance
Impact on Environmentally sensitive site potential loss of productive agricultural and trees
Being Complied with: Land acquisition process has been completed in Phutung. In other s/s (except Chapagaun S/S) compensation distribution is completed to most of APs. For the restoration of income generation, training will be conducted in line with RP.
Physical construction: manual labor and mechanized construction
Worker/ Operator and local safety (Noise) Equipment wear and tear
Status to be incorporated after construction related work progresses
Health and safety
Injury and sickness of workers and members of the public Potential BOD and Fecal coliform contamination
Status to be incorporated after construction related work progresses
Construction equipment maintenance
Waste water from maintenance may cause soil and water contamination
Status to be incorporated after construction related work progresses
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Activity Environmental Issues Compliance Status Remarks
Physical construction: manual labor and mechanized construction
Dust, exhaust, and noise emissions from construction equipment
Status to be incorporated after construction related work progresses
Storage of chemicals and any hazardous materials
Possible spills resulting in contamination of soil, water, and air
Status to be incorporated after construction related work progresses
Construction waste management
Localized soil and water pollution due to inadequate management and control
Status to be incorporated after construction related work progresses
Environmental monitoring
Inadequate/unsafe working conditions Environmental impairment at project sites, Impact in air quality at project sites.
Status to be incorporated after construction related work progresses
Spoil Management
Inadequate and unsafe for the construction
Not complied in all substation. It is in the process for compliances.
As noted by International Expert during site visit on October 22 and 23, 2019
Drainage Management
Unsafe working conditions Environmental impairment at project sites
In Changunarayan site, temporary arrangement made for rain water drainage. In other substation sites, drainage management is to be done.
As noted by International Expert during site visit on October 22 and 23, 2019
Operation and Maintenance Phase
Routine operations and maintenance
Potential disturbance to other utility functions and vehicular traffic.
Status to be incorporated after Operation and Maintenance Phase commence
Electric shock Injury or death to the workers and public
Status to be incorporated after Operation and Maintenance Phase commence
Oil spillage Contamination of land/nearby water bodies
Status to be incorporated after Operation and Maintenance Phase commence
SF6 management
Fugitive emissions Status to be incorporated after Operation and Maintenance Phase commence
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5. Safeguards Monitoring Results and Unanticipated Impacts
The monitoring works begins along with construction activities. Currently, design work is in progress for all the substation sub projects (except Chapagaon where land acquisition is still under process). Contract has been awarded for smart meters. Procurement process is underway for distribution transformer. The result of pre project air quality monitoring is given below.
The concentration of PM2.5 of Kathmandu valley was measured in 2018-2019 and illustrated in graph below. The monthly average concentration of PM2.5 was found comparatively higher in winter (Nov 2019) 171 µg/m3 and lower in monsoon season 16µg/m3 (Oct2019). Detail is in figure 1.
The average hourly concentration of PM2.5 was recorded maximum between 7AM to 12AM peaking at 10AM to 11AM (148.99 µg/m3) and minimum in between 12PM to 6PM with extreme minimum concentration recorded at 3PM to 4PM (15.66 µg/m3). The graph also indicate that concentration of PM2.5 was found quit fluctuating in between 10PM to 3AM.Detail is in below figure 2.
Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
WHO 24 Hour Mean µg/m³ WHO Annual Mean µg/m³
Figure 1: Monthly PM2.5 for 2018-19 Source link: http://aqicn.org/city/nepal/kathmandu/ratnapark/
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Figure 2: Air Pollution Data of Kathmandu for 2019-12-22 Source link: http://aqicn.org/city/nepal/kathmandu/ratnapark/
Based on the legend of Air Quality Index Map, the air quality of project area measured on March 15 was found ranging from 151 to 300 indicating unhealthy to very unhealthy in air pollution level.
Figure 3: Air quality index map for Project Areas March 15, 2018 at 10:00AM
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Figure 4: Legend of Air Quality Index Map
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The project construction works will be carried out under these baselines and to reduce further environment quality degradation adequate mitigation measures have been suggested in IEE study report.
Table 5-1: Construction activities and their mitigation measures
SN Sub Components
Activities Mitigation Measures Remarks
S1 Kathmandu Valley Transmission Capacity Enhancement Project
SS1 Mulpani
Substation
Land Acquisition Fair compensation and R&R benefits are paid as per applicable regulations to affected land owners in transparent way.
Land acquisition process is nearing completion. NPR 206967520 has been distributed to affected families and 3 AP have not received the compensation amount.
Land Leveling and Clearing
Restoration Works, Drainage, Soil Disposal, Tree Cutting
Restoration works, soil disposal and tree cutting is not applicable. Drainage work is under process.
Access Road Up gradation
Leveling, Drainage, Stabilization
Project construction phase has
commenced. The mentioned
mitigation measures are
planned. Design of foundations
for major equipment / control
room building/ GIS Hall etc. are
yet to be submitted.
Foundation and Equipment Installation
Drainage, Leaching of Soil Prevention, Location of Access Road
Setting up of Workers Camps, Waste and Hygiene
Provision of Toilets, Drinking Water Facility, Drainage, Soak Pits, First Aid Kits, Waste Disposal and Cooking Gas,
Facility Setup, Air, Noise and Chemicals Issue
Storage Location minimum 50m away from water source, National Air and Noise Standards
Foundation, footing and Reinforced Cement Concrete Works
Prevention of leaching/ leaking by soil runoff and oil leakage from digging machine by periodic maintenance checks
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SN Sub Components
Activities Mitigation Measures Remarks
Civil Construction works on foundation, Pathways, Control Room, Cable Trays
Clearing up of concrete, wooden waste and metal scrap after each day’s work and disposal in compliance with government environmental regulation. Inclusion of Fire Control Equipment
Switchyard earthing and structures, civil work foundation
Solid Waste Management and adequate drainage to prevent stagnation of water
Unloading and erection of transformers
Access road width to be maintained to accommodate vehicles transporting
Erection of Substation Components, transformers bays, line bays, incoming outgoing lines, terminating gantries
OHS Compliance. Adequate Survey to minimize the use of adjacent agriculture land requirement for incoming and outgoing lines. Also adequately compensated
Control Room, Transformer oil filling and storage battery as well as hazardous chemicals, SF6 leakage
Proper drainage facilities and impervious areas with storage Capacity of 110% spare oil. Together with SF6 Leakage prevention and detection equipment. Inclusion of firefighting equipment
Charging Power Transformer, Auxiliary Power Supply
To prevent leakage of transformer oil and sparking, concrete lined pits are to be erected to contain them and firefighting equipment are to be maintained
Communication, Power line Carrier Communication
Adequate safety measures to be included during installation of communication equipment
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SN Sub Components
Activities Mitigation Measures Remarks
Connecting terminating lines to substation
Soil slopes to be restored. Human environment, health and safety matters to be taken into consideration.
SS2 Phutung
Substation
Land Acquisition Fair compensation and R&R benefits as per applicable regulations paid to all affected land owners in transparent way.
Land acquisition is completed. NPR 218,618,750 has been distributed to all (10) Affected families.
Land Leveling and Clearing
Restoration Works, Drainage, Soil Disposal, Tree Cutting
Access Road Upgradation
Leveling, Drainage, Stabilization
Foundation and Equipment Installation
Drainage, Leaching of Soil Prevention, Location of Access Road
Project construction phase has
commenced. The mentioned
mitigation measures are
planned. Design of foundations
for different equipment / control
room building / GIS Hall, etc.
are yet to be submitted.
Setting up of Workers Camps, Waste and Hygiene
Provision of Toilets, Drinking Water Facility, Drainage, Soak Pits, First Aid Kits, Waste Disposal and Cooking Gas,
Facility Setup, Air, Noise and Chemicals Issue
Storage Location minimum 50m away from water source, National Air and Noise Standards
Foundation, footing and Reinforced Cement Concrete Works
Prevention of leaching / leaking by soil runoff and oil leakage from digging machine by periodic maintenance checks
Civil Construction works on foundation, Pathways, Control Room, Cable Trays
Clearing up of concrete, wooden waste and metal scrap after each day’s work and disposal in compliance with government environmental regulation. Inclusion of Fire Control Equipment
Switchyard earthing and structures, civil work foundation
Solid Waste Management and adequate drainage to prevent stagnation of water
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SN Sub Components
Activities Mitigation Measures Remarks
Unloading and erection of transformers
Access road width to be maintained to accommodate vehicles transporting
Access Road having erosional and stability issues and cannot accommodate such vehicles without retention intervention
Erection of Substation Components, transformers bays, line bays, incoming outgoing lines, terminating gantries
OHS Compliance. Adequate Survey to minimize the use of adjacent agriculture land requirement for incoming and outgoing lines. Also adequately compensated
Control Room, Transformer oil filling and storage battery as well as hazardous chemicals, SF6 leakage
Proper drainage facilities and impervious areas with storage Capacity of 110% spare oil. Together with SF6 Leakage prevention and detection equipment. Inclusion of firefighting equipment
Charging Power Transformer, Auxiliary Power Supply
To prevent leakage of transformer oil and sparking, concrete lined pits are to be erected to contain them and firefighting equipment are to be maintained
Communication, Power line Carrier Communication
Adequate safety measures to be included during installation of communication equipment
Connecting terminating lines to substation
Soil slopes to be restored. Human environment, health and safety matters to be taken into consideration
SS3 Chapagaun Substation
Land Acquisition Fair compensation and R&R benefits as per applicable regulations shall be paid to all affected land owners in transparent way.
The problem encountered during land acquisition so location of substation is likely to be shifted to 11kV Switching Substation at Thimi.
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SN Sub Components
Activities Mitigation Measures Remarks
Land Leveling and Clearing
Restoration Works, Drainage, Soil Disposal, Tree Cutting
Project construction phase has not commenced.
Access Road Upgradation
Leveling, Drainage, Stabilization
Foundation and Equipment Installation
Drainage, Leaching of Soil Prevention, Location of Access Road
Setting up of Workers Camps, Waste and Hygiene
Provision of Toilets, Drinking Water Facility, Drainage, Soak Pits, First Aid Kits, Waste Disposal and Cooking Gas
Facility Setup, Air, Noise and Chemicals Issue
Storage Location minimum 50m away from water source, National Air and Noise Standards
Foundation, footing and Reinforced Cement Concrete Works
Prevention of leaching / leaking by soil runoff and oil leakage from digging machine by periodic maintenance checks
Civil Construction works on foundation, Pathways, Control Room, Cable Trays
Clearing up of concrete, wooden waste and metal scrap after each day’s work and disposal in compliance with government environmental regulation. Inclusion of Fire Control Equipment
Switchyard earthing and structures, civil work foundation
Solid Waste Management and adequate drainage to prevent stagnation of water
Unloading and erection of transformers
Access road width to be maintained to accommodate vehicles transporting
Erection of Substation Components, transformers bays, line bays, incoming
OHS Compliance. Adequate Survey to minimize the use of adjacent agriculture land requirement for incoming and outgoing lines. Also adequately compensated
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SN Sub Components
Activities Mitigation Measures Remarks
outgoing lines, terminating gantries
Control Room, Transformer oil filling and storage battery as well as hazardous chemicals, SF6 leakage
Proper drainage facilities and impervious areas with storage Capacity of 110% spare oil. Together with SF6 Leakage prevention and detection equipment. Inclusion of firefighting equipment
Charging Power Transformer, Auxiliary Power Supply
To prevent leakage of transformer oil and sparking, concrete lined pits are to be erected to contain them and firefighting equipment are to be maintained
Communication, Power line Carrier Communication
Adequate safety measures to be included during installation of communication equipment
Connecting terminating lines to substation
Soil slopes to be restored. Human environment, health and safety matters to be taken into consideration
S2 Lapsiphedi and Changunarayan Substation Construction Project
SS1 Lapsiphedi Substation
Land Acquisition Fair compensation and R&R benefits as per applicable regulations shall be paid to all affected land owners in transparent way.
Land acquisition for Lapsiphedi SS is nearing completion. 39 APs have been compensated (NRs 390009375) and 5 APs are in the process of compensation.
Land Leveling and Clearing
Restoration Works, Drainage, Soil Disposal, Tree Cutting
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SN Sub Components
Activities Mitigation Measures Remarks
Access Road Upgradation
Leveling, Drainage, Stabilization
In relation to this 3 km, locals have demanded supportive funds for another 15km road in the village in addition to support for local skill development, installation of 2 drinking water tanks, local health facilities, jobs and monastery.
Foundation and Equipment Installation
Drainage, Leaching of Soil Prevention, Location of Access Road
Project construction phase has commenced. The mentioned mitigation measures are planned.
Setting up of Workers Camps, Waste and Hygiene
Provision of Toilets, Drinking Water Facility, Drainage, Soak Pits, First Aid Kits, Waste Disposal and Cooking Gas,
Facility Setup, Air, Noise and Chemicals Issue
Storage Location minimum 50m away from water source, National Air and Noise Standards
Foundation, footing and Reinforced Cement Concrete Works
Prevention of leaching / leaking by soil runoff and oil leakage from digging machine by periodic maintenance checks
Civil Construction works on foundation, Pathways, Control Room, Cable Trays
Clearing up of concrete, wooden waste and metal scrap after each day’s work and disposal in compliance with government environmental regulation. Inclusion of Fire Control Equipment’s
Switchyard earthing and structures, civil work foundation
Solid Waste Management and adequate drainage to prevent stagnation of water
Unloading and erection of transformers
Access road width to be maintained to accommodate vehicles transporting
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SN Sub Components
Activities Mitigation Measures Remarks
Erection of Substation Components, transformers bays, line bays, incoming outgoing lines, terminating gantries
OHS Compliance. Adequate Survey to minimize the use of adjacent agriculture land requirement for incoming and outgoing lines. Also adequately compensated
Control Room, Transformer oil filling and storage battery as well as hazardous chemicals, SF6 leakage
Proper drainage facilities and impervious areas with storage Capacity of 110% spare oil. Together with SF6 Leakage prevention and detection equipment. Inclusion of firefighting equipment
Charging Power Transformer, Auxiliary Power Supply
To prevent leakage of transformer oil and sparking concrete lined pits are erected to contain them and firefighting equipment are maintained
Communication, Power line Carrier Communication
Adequate safety measures included during installation of communication equipment
Connecting terminating lines to substation
Soil slopes to be restored. Human environment, health and safety matters to be taken into consideration
SS2 Changunarayan Substation
Land Acquisition Fair compensation and R&R benefits as per applicable regulations shall be paid to all affected land owners in transparent way.
Land Acquisition Almost in complete stage. Out of 49 APs, 4 APs are yet to receive payment of compensation. NPR 316926562.5 has been disbursed.
Land Leveling and Clearing
Restoration Works, Drainage, Soil Disposal, Tree Cutting
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SN Sub Components
Activities Mitigation Measures Remarks
Access Road Upgradation
Leveling, Drainage, Stabilization
Foundation and Equipment Installation
Drainage, Leaching of Soil Prevention, Location of Access Road
Project construction phase has
commenced. The mentioned
mitigation measures are
planned. Construction of
Retaining wall has been
completed and Gabion wall is
under progress.
Setting up of Workers Camps, Waste and Hygiene
Provision of Toilets, Drinking Water Facility, Drainage, Soak Pits, First Aid Kits, Waste Disposal and Cooking Gas,
Facility Setup, Air, Noise and Chemicals Issue
Storage Location minimum 50m away from water source, National Air and Noise Standards
Foundation, footing and Reinforced Cement Concrete Works
Prevention of leaching / leaking by soil runoff and oil leakage from digging machine by periodic maintenance checks
Civil Construction works on foundation, Pathways, Control Room, Cable Trays
Clearing up of concrete, wooden waste and metal scrap after each day’s work and disposal in compliance with government environmental regulation. Inclusion of Fire Control Equipment
Switchyard earthing and structures, civil work foundation
Solid Waste Management and adequate drainage to prevent stagnation of water
Unloading and erection of transformers
Access road width to be maintained to accommodate vehicles transporting
Erection of Substation Components, transformers bays, line bays, incoming outgoing lines, terminating gantries
OHS Compliance. Adequate Survey to minimize the use of adjacent agriculture land requirement for incoming and outgoing lines. Also adequately compensated
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SN Sub Components
Activities Mitigation Measures Remarks
Transformer oil filling and storage battery as well as hazardous chemicals, SF6
leakage
Proper drainage facilities and impervious areas with storage Capacity of 110% spare oil. Together with SF6 Leakage prevention and detection equipment. Inclusion of firefighting equipment
Charging Power Transformer, Auxiliary Power Supply
To prevent leakage of transformer oil and sparking, concrete lined pits are to be erected to contain them and firefighting equipment are to be maintained
Communication, Power line Carrier Communication
Adequate safety measures to be included during installation of communication equipment
Connecting terminating lines to substation
Soil slopes to be restored. Human environment, health and safety matters to be taken into consideration
S3 Enhancement of Distribution Networks in Central and Northern Region of Kathmandu Valley
Under procurement Process
Fixing of Distribution Transformers and Accessories
Safety and distance from human reach to be maintained. Lines through private and cultivated land need to be avoided. Ensure physical and cultural resources are not adversely affected.
Planned to mitigate.
Boring holes vertically and horizontally
Occupational Safety to be maintained, leakage of machine oil to soil to be avoided. Barricading and traffic diversion to the work zone to be maintained. Noise and vibration to avoid close to sensitive sites. Soil Management with minimal dust in the ground to be worked with. Spraying of Water three times a day.
Planned to mitigate.
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SN Sub Components
Activities Mitigation Measures Remarks
Restoration of excavated site
Warning Sign and covering of exposed areas. Planned to mitigate.
S4 Delivery of Distribution Transformers
Under procurement Process
Under procurement Process. Project Construction phase has not begun
Fixing of Distribution Transformers and Accessories
Safety and distance from human reach to be maintained. Lines through private and cultivated land need to be avoided. Ensure physical and cultural resources are not adversely affected.
Boring holes vertically and horizontally
Occupational Safety to be maintained, leakage of machine oil to soil to be avoided. Barricading and traffic diversion to the work zone to be maintained. Noise and vibration to avoid close to sensitive sites. Soil Management with minimal dust in the ground to be worked with. Spraying of Water three times a day.
Restoration of excavated site
Warning Sign and covering of exposed areas.
S5 Enhancement of Distribution Networks in Major Urban Centers of Nepal
Not applicable as this component does not involve any physical activity
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6. Implementation of Grievance Redress Mechanism and Complaints Received from Stakeholders
6.1. Grievance Redress Mechanism
The project level Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) will be established to receive, evaluate and facilitate the resolution of affected people’s concerns, complaints and grievances about the environmental and social issues arising out of the project implementation.
A Grievance Redress Committee (GRC) will be formed to ensure that affected peoples (AP) grievances are addressed and to facilitate timely project implementation. Members to be included in the GRC includes representatives from the district level line agencies (Land Revenue Office, Land Measurement Office, Municipality or Village Development Committee, District Development Committee, District Agriculture Office, District Forest Office, and etc.), Community Based Organizations (CBOs)/NGOs in the districts, representatives of affected/ vulnerable households including women, local representatives (e.g. school teachers, health workers, businessmen, local resource persons and etc.), local leaders and other relevant persons.
The Project Manager (PM) of NEA’s PMD, will form the GRC at district level to address major grievances and minor grievances will be redressed at the site level through the concerned project engineer and contractor failing which the case will be referred to the GRC.
The Grievance Redress Committees (GRC) have been established in different subprojects of PTDEEP and few grievances from affected population have already been recorded. Some of them are also resolved through meaningful consultations and some are in the process of resolving. The details grievances recorded during reporting period along with the responses of the project proponent are presented in below table.
Table 6. 1: Environmental related recorded Grievances
SN Submitted Grievances/Requests Response Status
Changunarayan Substation
1 Protection of irrigation canal and
plants/trees near the entrance location
to the substation site (March 2016).
The project has ensured to protect
private and public properties.
Besides, the protection of irrigation
canal is remaining in dispute land.
Partially resolved
2 Demand for the distribution line by the
locals.
The Project has provided the cost for
the construction of distribution line to
the distribution department of NEA
and they are constructing the
distribution poles.
Resolved
3 Construction of access road nearby
the substation for the locals to easily
access to temple.
The project has assured to provide
certain percentage of cost for the
construction of access road based
on the estimate provided by the
locals.
Under Process
4 Demand of small road access to the
field side
The project assured to consider in
the construction period.
Under process
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Lapsiphedi Substation
1 Widening and improving the existing
road linking the project site and main
road at Jarsingpauwa (Jan 2016)
The project shall ensure widening
and improving the existing road
linking to main road. The scope of
this activity is defined to contractor.
- Detailed survey of approach road
completed. Construction of access
road not yet started
Under process
2 Enhancing the existing drinking water
supply system brought from about 2
km above the Lapsiphedi (Jan 2016)
The estimate has not been provided
by the local for the enhancement of
existing drinking water supply.
Under process
3 (a)Providing the compensation of the
lands per Ana 300000,
(b)in case of no document of the
affected land should provide
compensation according to the field
book,
(c)provide the shares 5000 per
affected household,
(d) providing the job according to skills,
(a) Compensation has been fixed
through committee
(b) In case, No document for the land
is available with AP. Matter shall be
taken up with Govt. of Nepal and
appropriate compensation, as
approved shall be provided
(c)Not applicable as this is not Hydro
generation project as referred by
APs
(d) However local manpower will be
given preference according to skill
through contractor.
Not feasible.
Under process
Not feasible.
Resolved
4 Murali Tiwari and others has
demanded for the compensation of the
land which is been using for the more
than decades and haven’t got any sort
of compensation till the date they
demanded to provide the amount from
the social security fund from the
project.
No document for the land is
available with AP. Matter shall be
taken up with Govt. of Nepal and
appropriate compensation, as
approved shall be provided
Under process
Phutung Substation
1 Local Inhabitant Request for Vehicle
Access Road (useful for both the
project and the Local inhabitant).
NEA has taken up the matter with
Tarkeshwor Municipality to execute
work in combine. The meeting with
concerned authority is remaining.
Under process
Mulpani Substation
2 Adjust existing electricity distribution
lines: in some places as local people in
the area has been suffering due to
hazard risk of life casualty (Feb 2016)
The project will consider this issue
during the project implementation
phase.
Under process
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7. Major Issues
7.1. Lapshiphedi, Changunarayan Substation Construction Project
Commencement of civil work (boundary wall, retaining wall and gabion wall drawings already available) at Laphsiphedi site.
Delay in construction of Retaining and Gabion wall along with soil erosion and land instability is likely to impact site and nearby areas.
Incidence of overburden flowing into the nearby field and houses as noticed and reported during visit of Environment/Social safeguard expert in contravention of EMP provisions.
Delay in construction of approach road at Laphsiphedi substation. Construction of labor camps with basic requirements for the workforce.
7.2. Kathmandu valley Transmission Line Reinforcement Construction Project
Progress is seriously affected due to delay in submission of foundation design / drawings by the Pinggao Group.
Finalization of sub vendor for Control and Relay Panel. Entry point and associated approach road for Phutung Substation could not be finalized
due to objections raised by land owner. Temporary site approach is washed away by rains.
Handing over of site for 3rd station (Chapagaon/alternate) to Pinggao.
7.3. Khimti-Bahrabise 200/400 kV Transmission Line Substation Project
Due to presence of natural spring, there is issue on soil stability.
8. Conclusion and Recommendations
8.1. Conclusion
The power transmission and distribution efficiency enhancement project (PTDEEP) is funded by the ADB and the project commissioning date is December 2021. The PTDEEP enhances the distribution capacity and improve reliability and quality of electricity supply in Kathmandu valley. The project comprises five components. Environmental assessment i.e. IEE of the subproject 1 and 2 has been completed and just entered into the implementation phase. Land acquisition of Mulpani and Phutung substation has been completed and land price is under negotiation at Chapagaun substation. Land acquisition has been completed in Phutung SS whereas it is under process at Mulpani, Changunarayan and Lapsiphedi SS. 3 AP out of 21 in Mulpani SS, 4 APs out of 49 in Changunarayan SS and 5 APs out of 44 in Lapsiphedi SS are yet to be compensated. Counter survey, site levelling and soil investigation works have been completed in Changunarayan SS, Mulpani SS and Phutung SS. Contour survey and soil investigation works(except plate load test), site levelling and survey road approach have been completed on Lapsiphedi SS.Land acquisition work of Chapagaon SS is under process. Due to the problem faced during negotiation with land owners, alternate site at Harisiddhi, Lalitpur was explored. However, the cordial solution at Harisiddhi also did not materialize.
Environmental management plan has been developed to minimize potential negative impacts of the project activity. The project activities will be done in compliance to the EMP. Monitoring works should be carried out with construction activities as per EMP. The GRC is established in different subprojects. The main aim of forming GRC is to address grievances of affected peoples and facilitate timely implementation of the project activities. Till date, thirteen grievances regarding
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environmental and social issues have been recorded. So far, 2 grievances are resolved and 1 grievance is partially resolved. Resolution of the 8 grievances are under process. However, remaining 2 grievance is basically unfeasible demand by the affected persons (APs).
8.2. Recommendations
This report recommends to carry out project activities in time and meet the targets of first half of 2020. All the project activities at the phase of pre-construction, construction and operation and maintenance should be in compliance with EMP. Regular monitoring of the project activities should be carried out in order to make effective performance and minimize adverse impacts. GRC should collect grievances and respond to their grievances with meaningful consultations.
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Annex 1: Status of Compliance to Environmental Covenants from ADB Loan Agreement
Covenants Responsible Agencies
Status of Compliance
Loan 3542
(a) The Borrower shall ensure, and cause NEA to ensure, that the preparation, design, construction, implementation, operation and decommissioning of the Project comply with: (i) all applicable laws and regulations of the Borrower relating to environment, health, and safety; (ii) the Environmental Safeguards; and (iii) all measures and requirements set forth in the respective IEE and EMP, and any corrective or preventative actions set forth in a Safeguards Monitoring Report.
(b) The Borrower shall ensure, and cause NEA to ensure, that (i) no proceeds of the Loan are used for Works located within the core and buffer zones of the Kathmandu Valley World Heritage Sites with potential adverse impact; and (ii) the Department of Archeology of the Borrower participates in the supervision of Works to ensure no adverse impact to the protected heritage sites.
(FA-Schedule 5, para 9)
NEA/GoN
a. Complied
b. To be Complied for enhancement of Distribution Network
Human and Financial Resources to Implement Safeguards Requirements
The Borrower shall make available, and NEA to make available, necessary budgetary and human resources to fully implement the EMP and the RP. (FA-Schedule 5, para 13)
NEA/GoN
Being Complied
Safeguards- Related Provisions in Bidding Documents and Works Contract
The Borrower shall ensure, and cause NEA to ensure, that all bidding documents and contracts for Works contain provisions that require contractors to:
(a) Comply with the measures and requirements relevant to the contractor set forth in the IEE, the EMP and the RP (to the extent they concern impacts on affected people during construction), and any corrective or preventive actions set out in a Safeguards Monitoring Report;
(b) Make available a budget for all such environmental and social measures;
(c) Provide the Borrower with a written notice of any unanticipated environmental, resettlement or indigenous peoples risks or impacts that arise during construction, implementation or operation of the Project that were not considered in the IEE, the EMP or the RP;
(d) Adequately record the condition of roads, agricultural land and other infrastructure prior to starting to transport materials and construction; and
(e) Fully reinstate pathways, other local infrastructure, and agricultural land to at least their pre-project condition upon the completion of construction.
(FA-Schedule 5, para 14)
NEA/GoN
Being Complied
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Covenants Responsible Agencies
Status of Compliance
Safeguards Monitoring and Reporting
The Borrower shall clause NEA to do the following: (a) Submit semi-annual Safeguards Monitoring Reports to ADB and
disclose relevant information from such reports to affected persons promptly upon submission;
(b) If any unanticipated environmental and/or social risks and impacts arise during construction, implementation or operation of the Project that were not considered in the IEE, the EMP or the RP, promptly inform ADB of the occurrence of such risks or impacts, with detailed description of the event and proposed corrective action plan; and
(c) Report any actual or potential breach of compliance with the measures and requirements set forth in the EMP or the RP promptly after becoming aware of the breach.
(FA-Schedule 5, para 15)
NEA
a. Complied
Prohibited List of Investments
The borrower shall ensure, and cause NEA to ensure, that no proceeds of the Loan are used to finance any activity included in the list of prohibited investment activities provided in Appendix 5 of the SPS. (FA-Schedule 5, para 16)
NEA/GoN
Labor Standards, Health and Safety
The Borrower shall ensure, and cause NEA to ensure, that the core labor standards and the Borrower’s applicable laws and regulations are complied with during Project implementation. The Borrower shall include specific provisions in the bidding documents and contracts financed by ADB under the Project requiring that the contractors, among other things (a) comply with the Borrower’s applicable labor law and regulations and incorporate applicable workplace occupational safety norms; (b) do not use child labor; (c) do not discriminate workers in respect of employment and occupation; (d) do not use forced labor; and (e) disseminate, or engage appropriate service providers to disseminate, information on the risks of sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV/AIDS, to the employees of contractors engaged under the Project and to members of the local communities surrounding the Project area, particularly women. The Borrower shall strictly monitor compliance with the requirements set forth above and provide ADB with regular reports. (FA-Schedule 5, para 17)
NEA
Being Complied
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i-Annual R
eport
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eport
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S. N.
Nam
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ject
or
Sub
pro
ject
Environmental screening is carried out? (Yes or No)
Environment category of the project / subproject (A/B/C/FI)
EARF is prepared (if applicable) (Yes/No)
EIA/IEE/DDR with EMP is prepared (Yes/No)
ADB approved EIA/IEE with EMP (Yes / Under Review / Not Yet Due/Over
Due)
Government approved EIA/IEE with EMP (Yes / Under Review / Not Yet Submitted)
Safeguard monitoring and coordination mechanism established (Yes/No)
GRC is established (Yes/No)
Automated safeguard monitoring system customized (Yes/No)
EMP cost in approved document is included in BOQ as an individual item (Yes/No)
Rem
ark
s
1
220 k
V
Lapsip
he
di S
S
and 1
32 k
V
Chan
gun
ara
yan
S/S
Yes
B
No
Y
es
Yes
Yes
No
Y
es
No
N
o
2
Desig
n, S
upp
ly
and In
sta
llatio
n o
f 132kV
GIS
S
ubsta
tion in
K
ath
ma
ndu
Valle
y
Yes
B
No
N
o
Yes
No
N
o
No
N
o
No
3
Pro
cure
ment o
f P
lants
for G
as
Insula
ted 2
20kV
B
arh
abis
e
Substa
tion
(Desig
n, S
upp
ly
and In
sta
ll)
Yes
B
No
Y
es
Yes
Yes
No
N
o
No
N
o
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Note: EIA- Environmental Impact Assessment; IEE- Initial Environmental Examination; DDR- Due Diligence Report; EMP- Environmental Management Plan; GRC- Grievance Redress Committee; BOQ- Bill of Quantity
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Annex 3: Status of Environmental safeguard during implementation phase S
ub
pro
ject
Compliance to Environmental Management Plan* Grievances
Co
rre
cti
ve A
cti
on
Pla
ns a
re p
rep
are
d a
nd
imp
lem
en
ted
(Y
/N)
En
v c
om
pli
an
ce r
ep
ort
ing
is m
ain
tain
ed
(Y/N
)
Rem
ark
s
Physical Biological Socio-economic
Sp
oil
Man
agem
ent
Com
plia
nce
in %
)**
Lan
dsl
ide
pro
tect
ion
(co
mpl
ianc
e in
%)*
*
Dra
inag
e M
anag
emen
t (c
ompl
ianc
e in
%)*
*
Oth
ers
as p
er E
MP
(
spec
ify)
Compensatory Plantation
Fir
ewo
od
is u
sed
fo
r co
oki
ng
an
d h
eati
ng
(Y/N
)
Oth
ers
as p
er E
MP
(sp
ecify
)
Occupational Health and Safety
Community structures
are compensate
d / reconstructed (progress in
% of total estimated work)***
Oth
ers
as p
er E
MP
(sp
ecify
)
No
s o
f g
riev
ance
s d
ocu
men
ted
No
of
gri
evan
ces
reso
lved
No
of
gri
evan
ces
un
der
pro
cess
ing
Tar
get
(N
os.)
Rep
lan
ted
(Nos
.)
Saf
ety
Gea
rs
are
suff
icie
nt
and
use
d
(Y/N
)
Lab
ors
are
insu
red
(Y
/N)
Lab
or
and
wo
rk c
amp
s
are
hea
lth
y
and
hav
e
san
itar
y
faci
litie
s (Y
/N)
Co
mm
un
ity
Str
uct
ure
1
Co
mm
un
ity
Str
uct
ure
2
220kV Lapsiphedi SS and 132kV Changunarayan S/S
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Foundation Works are not started yet.
132kV GIS Substation in Kathmandu Valley
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Foundation Works are not started yet.
220kV Barhabise Substation (Design, Supply and Install
- 50 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Foundation Works are not started yet.
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Semi-Annual Report July-December, 2019 Environmental Safeguard Monitoring Report
Preventive measure adopted against damage due to drain at right side of Access Road of Changunarayan SS.
Indication of Boundary at Lapsiphedi SS
Construction of drainage at access road of Chanugunarayan SS Indication of Boundary at Lapsiphedi SS
Semi-Annual Report July-December, 2019 Environmental Safeguard Monitoring Report
Construction of drainage at access road of Chanugunarayan SS Damage on agricultural land due to diversion of drainage for the
construction of drain at left side of access road of Changunarayan SS.
Semi-Annual Report July-December, 2019 Environmental Safeguard Monitoring Report
Discussion on environmental and social issues with NEA personnel after site visit
Construction of drainage at access road of Chanugunarayan SS
Household survey with affected person in Changunarayan area Affected Person of the Mulpani SS area
Formal Consultation with the affected APs and ward chief of Mulpani SS
Formal Consultations with the affected APs in Mulpani SS
Site Vist among Consultant team and Contractor to observe site progress /issues at Phutung site
Household survey at Changunarayan area
Semi-Annual Report July-December, 2019 Environmental Safeguard Monitoring Report
Household survey in Changunarayan area Household survey in Mulpani area
Household survey in Mulpani area Household survey in Changunarayan area
Semi-Annual Report July-December, 2019 Environmental Safeguard Monitoring Report
Public Consultation in Changunarayan Area Affected Person in Public Consultation in Changunarayan Area
Stakeholders Participating in Public Consultation in Changunarayan Area
Household Survey in Phutung Area
Semi-Annual Report July-December, 2019 Environmental Safeguard Monitoring Report
Excavated soil falling down towards the road as well soil erosion at Lapsiphedi S/S
Soil erosion and incursion of sludge to cultivated fields and houses in Changunarayan Substation area.