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Initial Environmental Examination

This report has been submitted to ADB by the Department of Energy, Government of Odisha, and is made publicly available in accordance with ADB’s public communications policy (2011). It does not necessarily reflect the views of ADB.

Document Stage: Final Project Number: 47379-001 October 2014

IND: Odisha Power Sector Assistance Project

Submitted by

Department of Energy, Government of Odisha

Initial Environmental Examination Report

for

Odisha Power Sector Assistance Project

September 2014

Prepared by: Rajat Jain

Deneb Consultants Private Limited, Delhi

Table of Contents CURRENCY EQUIVALENTS iv

ABBREVIATIONS iv

WEIGHTS AND MEASURES iv

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1

1.0 INTRODUCTION 4

1.1 Background. 4

1.2 The Project 4

1.3 Scope of Work and Methodology Adopted 6

1.4 Applicable Environmental Policies and other Legislations 6

2.0 DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT 8

2.1 Type of Project 8

2.2 Justification for the Project 9

2.3 Location 9

2.4 Size and the Magnitude of the Operation 13

2.5 Implementation Plan 16

3.0 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT 18

3.1 Location of Project Area 18

3.2 Physical Resources 18

3.3 Ecological Resources 21

3.3 Socio-Economic Environment 24

3.4 Economic Development 24

3.5 Social and Cultural Development 25

4.0 SCREENING OF POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND MITIGATION MEASURES 28

4.1 OPTCL’S Approach for Route Selection 28

4.2 132 kV and 33 kV Underground Cables 28

4.3 132 kV Grid and 33 kV distribution substations 28

4.4 33/11/0.4 kV distribution overhead lines 29

4.5 Environment Impacts and Mitigation Measures 30

4.6 Environmental Management Plan 42

5.0 INSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME 46

5.1 Institutional Requirements 46

5.2 Environmental Monitoring Plan (EMoP) 50

5.3 Critical Environmental Review Criteria 51

5.4 Environmental Management Plan Budget Costs 52

6.0 GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM 54

6.1 Awareness of Stakeholders 54

6.2 Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) 54

7.0 PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND INFORMATION DISCLOSURE 57

7.1 Information Disclosure 57

7.2 Consultation and Participation 57

7.3 Public Consultation 57

8.0 FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 60

9.0 CONCLUSIONS 61

ANNEXURES 62

Annexure 1: Indian - National, Local, Other Applicable Environmental Laws, Regulations, and Standards as applicable to the project. 62

Annexure 2: Asian Development Bank’s Safeguards Policies 66

Annexure 3: Underground Cable Standards and Electrical standards 68

Annexure 4: Locational Analysis for Transmission underground lines 73

Annexure 5: Locational Analysis for new 132 kV Transmission substation 76

Annexure 6: Locational Analysis for Distribution substations 77

Annexure 7: Locational Analysis for 33/11/0.4 Distribution line works 81

Annexure 8: Environment Management Plan (EMP) and Environment Monitoring Plan (EMoP) 85

Annexure 9: Environment Monitoring Report 95

Annexure 10: Public Consultation 114

Annexure 11: Photographs of selected locations 127

CURRENCY EQUIVALENTS (As of 31 July 2014) Currency Unit – Indian Rupees

$1.00 = Rs. 60.20

ABBREVIATIONS ADB – Asian Development Bank ASI – Archaeological Survey of India CERC – Central Electricity Regulatory Commission CPCB – Central Pollution Control Board, Government of India DC or D/C – Double Circuit DPR – Detailed Project Report EA – Executing Agency EHV – Extra High Voltage EIA – Environmental Impact Assessment EMoP – Environmental Monitoring Plan EMP – Environmental Management Plan GHG – Greenhouse Gas GIS – Gas Insulated Switchgear GoO – Government of Odisha GoI – Government of India GSS – Grid substation GRM – Grievance Redress Mechanism GRIDCO – Grid Corporation of Odisha Limited IA – Implementing Agency IEE – Initial Environmental Examination IMD – India Metrological Department MOEFCC – Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change, GOI MOP – Ministry of Power MSL – Mean Sea Level OH lines – Overhead lines OERC – Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission OPTCL – Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited OSPCB – Odisha State Pollution Control Board PTCC – Power Telecom Co-ordination Committee PIU – Project Implementing Unit PMU – Project Management Unit ROW – Right of Way RP – Resettlement Plan SC or S/C – Single Circuit SF6 – Sulphur Hexafluoride SOUTHCO – Southern Electricity Supply Company of Odisha Limited UG cable – Underground cable

WEIGHTS AND MEASURES

sq.mm. square millimeter Ha. (hectare) – 10,000 sqaure meter = 2.47105 Acres GW – Giga watt km (kilometer) – 1,000 meters kV – kilovolt (1,000 volts) kW – kilowatt (1,000 watts) MVA – Megavolt Ampere MW – Megawatt

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1. The Government of Odisha (GoO), through the Government of India (GoI, the Borrower) has requested the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for a loan of $100 million from ADB’s ordinary capital resources to help finance the Odisha Power Sector Assistance Project (OPSAP). The Executing Agency is the GoO, Department of Energy, acting through Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL). Post construction completion, OPTCL will operate the transmission assets, and Southern Electricity Supply Company of Odisha Limited (SOUTHCO) will operate the distribution assets.1 The oversight body for the loan is the Technical Committee of Experts of Government of Odisha. OPTCL has already established a project management unit (PMU), functioning under the guidance of the GoO technical committee of experts and assisted as required by implementation consultants. The project’s impact will be improved power sector reliability in the coastal towns of Odisha after the 2013 disaster2. The project’s outcome will be that customers in the project area receive a more reliable power supply. The total project is estimated to cost $159.7 million. 2. The project outputs include reconstruction and rehabilitation with a more resilient design of the following sub-projects:

A. Transmission system • four 132 kV underground (UG) transmission lines totaling about 52 km. • one 132/33kV gas insulated switchgear (GIS) substation.

B. Distribution system • conversion of one 33/11kV substation to a GIS substation at Berhampur Medical

College. • three 33/11kV GIS substations at Gopalpur, Municipality Kalyanmandap

(Berhampur), and Lingarajpur section of Chhatrapur. • one 33/11kV substation at the water works within Berhampur. • renovation of ten 33/11 kV substations located at N.K. Nagar, Goodshed, Ambagada,

Lochapad, Kansi, Lathi, Ambapua, Rangeilunda, Narendrapur and Chhatrapur. • erection of 33 kV, 11 kV and low tension underground distribution cables totaling

about 603 km. • erection of 33 kV, 11 kV and low tension overhead distribution lines totaling about

1,571 km. C. System Improvements • supervisory control and data acquisition system for improved system operations

including response capabilities. • study of available insurance products and other alternative options and mechanisms

to address future disaster losses and ensure financial sustenance after the emergency situations.

3. As per the load growth, according to the Detailed Project Report (DPR) prepared by Power Research & Development Consultants Pvt. Ltd. (PRDC), Hyderabad, the total loads will appear at Berhampur, Narendrapur, Chhatrapur and Autonagar 132/33 kV substations 96 MVA, 142 MVA, 82 MVA & 16 MVA respectively in the year 2022-23. Considering the significant load growth at Berhampur and Chhatrapur 132/33 kV substations, 800 sq. mm. UG cable from Narendrapur to Berhampur and Narendrapur to Chhatrapur is proposed. As the load growth in and around Autonagar 132 kV substation is less, it is proposed for 630 sq.mm. UG cable from Autonagar to Berhampur and Narendrapur to Autonagar.

1 Southern Electricity Supply Company of Odisha Limited is the distribution utility operating in the project area

and is owned 51% by a private sector entity and 49% by the Government of Odisha. There is precedent in Odisha for distribution companies to operate certain assets and recover operations and maintenance costs while asset ownership remains with the state government. 2 Details in Para 1 in Chapter 1.

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4. According to ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement, 2009 (SPS 2009), the project is classified as environment category B requiring an initial environment examination (IEE). Following SPS 2009, an IEE was prepared for the project. The details of various sub-projects have been taken from the DPR prepared by PRDC. OPTCL has conducted a transect walk through the proposed sub-project sites between June 5-June 28, 2014. The surveys were conducted at all 132 kV and 33 kV underground cable locations as well as all 33/11 kV substations that are proposed for construction or renovations as well as some parts of overhead 33 kV and 11 kV lines proposed by OPTCL. 5. As assessed, the environmental impacts are manageable and can be managed cost effectively. Environmental impacts are likely to result from the laying of underground cables for the 132 kV and 33 kV components that are passing through highly populated areas. Careful mitigation and monitoring, specific selection criteria and review/assessment procedures for subprojects have been specified to ensure that minimal impacts take place. The detailed design would ensure inclusion of any such environmental impacts, that could not be specified or identified at this stage, are taken into account and mitigated. Those impacts can be reduced through mitigation measures such as correction in work practices at the construction sites, or through the careful selection of sites.

6. The proposed underground transmission alignment will undertake a route that will cross the town through populated areas and congested business areas. However, the latest trenchless “Horizontal directional drilling technology” (HDDT) to install conduit or pipes for extruding the cable without digging a trench on the roads, drains and canals will be used to minimize impacts. Thus, the erection of underground lines will require minimal route disturbance and reduce lack of access to local residents in the area. In particular, this technique shall be used for the 132 kV UG feeder from Berhampur grid to Autonagar grid due to the narrow right of way in a 700 m long section.

7. The proposed project will have a number of positive impacts and negative impacts to the existing environment as follows: • Significant improvement in the quality and reliability of the electricity supply to the project

affected area according to current demand is the main positive impact. • All proposed substation lands are owned by the government and therefore any additional

land will not be required for any substation construction. Moreover, all subprojects are situated in urban areas. No trees to be removed from all sub-project sites and there are no designated core and/or buffer zones of national parks, sanctuaries, biosphere reserves, reserved forests, protected wetlands, coastal regulatory zones, or any other environmentally and/or ecologically sensitive areas near the subprojects.

• In addition, electricity supply will help residential/commercial activities for local public, increased land value, create opportunities for income generation. The project will improve the system resiliency of the entire network in the area ensuring higher system endurance during any future cyclones, floods or any other unforeseen event.

• Environment pollution – mainly related to air, water and noise due to digging of trenches along the road side using mechanized excavators (at stretches where HDDT is not applied), laying down of excavated soil on side of the road, its overflow into drainage system, transportation of construction materials, storage and disposal of excess soil/debris, nuisance from dust due to vehicular movement on dug soil, noise due to digging and construction activities inside the substation areas will impact the community in the adjoining areas. Although, these are short term negative impacts due to proposed project, the EPC contractor under guidance of OPTCL shall endeavor to ensure that once construction work finished, the local environment must be returned back to the baseline conditions when the project started.

8. The proposed project will improve operational efficiency and quality of power,

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voltages, reliability of the system and at the same time will reduce losses. Cyclone and flooding resilient supply of power will boost economic development of the area by strengthening the power distribution infrastructure. Overall, the major environmental impacts associated with transmission and distribution sub-projects are limited to the construction period and can be mitigated to an acceptable level by implementation of recommended measures and by best technological, engineering and environmental practices. 9. The due diligence indicates that the potential environmental impacts of the subprojects are mainly restricted to the construction phase. Construction-related disturbances such as noise, dust, erosion, sedimentation, solid and liquid waste pollution, worker camp issues, reduced access, traffic disruptions, diversion of vehicular and pedestrian traffic and increased risk of worker and public injury can be managed with standard construction practices and management consistent with international good practice, as reflected in internationally recognized standards such as the World Bank Group’s Environment, Health and Safety Guidelines3. 10. Government land has been proposed for new substations and the renovation of substations will be done on their existing premises. However, temporary impacts are foreseen for the duration when the underground cables are laid in terms of restriction of access of existing houses, and commercial establishments especially at stretches where HDDT is not applied. The construction-related disturbances to the environment and community concerned will be mostly short-term disturbances during the construction of substations and the laying UG cable power line. The UG cable will be trenched along urban streets between proposed 132 kV Autonagar station – existing 132 kV Berhampur grid station and then again from 132 kV Berhampur Grid station up to Narendrapur Grid station. The other 132 kV underground line alignments are situated along national highway and open areas where right of way under the road is available.

11. Similarly 33 kV underground alignments in the city use the right of way of the local roads. The construction-related impacts and disturbances associated with the placement of the UG cable will be minimized with all work on the trenched line being conducted during hours when it most convenient for local residents. The restoration of roadway sections dug-up for cable trenches will be made immediately once cable is laid in the particular section. Until that time, the contractor shall provide access to local population to the homes, commercial establishments for their daily use through commuter passageways, including alternate right-of-way open for emergency services like movement of fire tenders and ambulances in the area of underground work going on. Any utility such as sewer, water, drainage if disconnected or damaged, will be connected and/or repaired immediately. 12. There are no perceived negative induced, or cumulative environmental impacts of the project. The objective of providing reliable electrical power for longer duration to the area supports the overall goal of urban and socioeconomic development in the city. The Environmental Management Plan (EMP) prepared for the project provides a comprehensive impacts mitigation plan and Environmental Monitoring Plan and Environmental Performance Indicators to minimize and manage the potential impacts of any subproject. 13. Public consultations with the project affected communities, and stakeholders were conducted which focused on existing environmental conditions around the proposed project and the potential impacts that could happen due to project implementation.

3 IFC/World Bank Group Environmental, Health, and Safety Guidelines (known as the "EHS Guidelines 2007" –

presently under revision.

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1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background. 1. India’s east coast, located on the Bay of Bengal, is one of the six most cyclone prone areas in the world. The state of Odisha’s 480 km of coastline is about 17% of the Indian east coast, yet endures nearly 35% of the cyclonic storms and associated storm surges, often inundating large tracts of coastal districts.4 With a significantly high population density in coastal areas compared to the interior regions, Odisha is vulnerable to multiple natural disasters including cyclones, storm surges and tsunamis. On 12 October 2013, cyclone ‘Phailin’ made landfall near Gopalpur in Ganjam district of Odisha with wind speeds up to 220 km/h followed by torrential rains and flooding. The storm and subsequent floods affected eighteen out of thirty state districts, leaving 44 people dead, damaging about 256,600 homes, and affecting about 13.2 million people in over 18,370 villages. The observed storm surge was 3.5 meters above normal, inundating large areas in the districts of Ganjam, Puri, Khordha, and around Chilika lagoon. 2. The GoO, Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the World Bank conducted a joint rapid damage and needs assessment from 25 November to 4 December 2013 with a final report issued by mid-December 2013. This assessment covered energy and power, housing, public buildings, roads, urban and rural infrastructure, agriculture, irrigation, livestock, livelihoods, forests and plantations. Total needs are about $1.45 billion. Power sector infrastructure damage totals about $170 million from the high winds, tree uprooting, and flooding. This disrupted the power supply to around 75,000 households and about 100,000 total connections, affecting about 550,000 people as well as to essential services like hospitals and water supply services. Electricity was restored to critical installations within 6 days (for medical etc.) to all customers within 45 days of nonstop effort, included using emergency restoration transmission towers, distribution poles and stringing, and adjusted hardware borrowed from other utilities. Currently, the system is vulnerable to disruption from even minor events until properly rehabilitated permanently incorporating a better designed system. 3. The Government of Odisha engaged Power Research & Development Consultants Pvt. Ltd. (PRDC), Hyderabad, an engineering firm in December 2013 to articulate specific reconstruction and rehabilitation requirements to replace the damaged transmission lines and towers, distribution lines, substations, transformers, and metering equipment, but with better design to withstand Odisha’s frequent severe weather events. 1.2 The Project

4. The project will focus on the three most affected towns of Berhampur, Chhatrapur and Gopalpur in Ganjam District. The GoO’s plan to reconstruct and rehabilitate power sector infrastructure in these towns involves a “build back better” approach by replacing damaged infrastructure with storm resilient alternatives, such as stronger towers, elevating substation equipment above projected high flood levels, and underground cable laying in selected locations. It includes design improvements – introduction of ring distribution system instead of current radial system so that power supply to critical installations is least affected during future disasters5; and introduction of centralized monitoring and control system that will enable improved disaster response capabilities. The project will help in improving the resiliency, reliability and quality of service of the power distribution in the area in terms of reducing outages and minimizing outage time while responding to disasters such as floods and cyclones while maintaining acceptable frequency and voltage levels at the consumer end. 5. The project’s impact will be improved power sector reliability in the coastal towns of Odisha. The outcome will be that customers in the project area will receive more reliable power supply. The project is estimated to cost $159.7 million (Table 1).

4 Odisha State Disaster Management Authority, Government of Odisha. 2013. State Disaster Management Plan.

Bhubaneshwar. 5 Ring and/or mesh networks (as opposed to radial) have multiple paths between points on the network, allowing the system to

provide power even when a distribution line is damaged since power can flow from another direction.

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Table 1: Project Investment Plan ($ million) Item Amount

a

A. Base Costb

1. Transmission System Investments 38.4 2. Distribution System Investments 96.0 3. Consulting Services

c 1.3

4. Environmental & Social Mitigation f 2.0

Subtotal (A) 137.7 B. Contingencies

d 19.7

C. Financing Charges During Implementatione 2.3

Total (A+B+C) 159.7 Note: Numbers may not sum precisely due to rounding. a Includes taxes and duties of $16.9 to be financed from Government of Odisha resources. b In June 2014 prices. c Includes project supervision as well the study of insurance and other options to address disaster losses. d Physical contingencies computed at 9.8% for civil works. Price contingencies computed on foreign exchange

costs at 2.3% for 2014, 1% for 2015, and 1.4% for 2016-2017, and on local currency costs at 9.8% for 2014, 8.5% for 2015, and 8% in 2016-2017.

e Includes interest and commitment charges. Interest during construction for the ADB loan has been computed at the 5-year forward London interbank offered rate plus a spread of 0.60% (which includes a 0.1% maturity premium). Commitment charges for an ADB loan are 0.15% per year to be charged on the undisbursed loan amount.

f. Environment and social mitigation are part of counterpart (GoO) funding Sources: Asian Development Bank and Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited estimates.

6. The Government of India (GoI) has requested a loan of $100 million from ADB’s ordinary capital resources to help finance the project. The Executing Agency is the Government of Odisha (GoO), Department of Energy, acting through Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL). The oversight body for the loan is the Technical Committee of Experts of Government of Odisha. OPTCL has already established a project management unit (PMU), functioning under the guidance of the GoO technical committee of experts and assisted as required by implementation consultants. 7. Though OPTCL is a transmission company, OPTCL will oversee all contract management and project implementation for both transmission and distribution system investments, and GoO will retain ownership of both the transmission and distribution system assets funded by the project. Post construction completion, OPTCL will operate the transmission assets, and Southern Electricity Supply Company of Odisha Limited (SOUTHCO) will operate the distribution assets.6 OPTCL will coordinate with this distribution company as required during project implementation. Since GoO will absorb all reconstruction and rehabilitation costs of this disaster, they will provide the ADB loan and their counterpart funding to OPTCL for project implementation as a grant. The financing plan is in Table 2.

Table 2: Financing Plan ($ million)

Source Total Percent Asian Development Bank

Ordinary capital resources 100.0 62.6Government of Odisha 59.7 37.4Total 159.7 100.0Source: Asian Development Bank estimates.

6 Southern Electricity Supply Company of Odisha limited is the distribution utility operating in the project area and is owned

51% by a private sector entity and 49% by the Government of Odisha. There is precedent in Odisha for distribution companies to operate certain assets and recover operations and maintenance costs while asset ownership remains with the state government.

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1.3 Scope of Work and Methodology Adopted 8. The broad scope of the Environmental Assessment study is: i) To conduct field visits to collect data relevant to the study area and also collect secondary data from

the detailed project report (DPR) prepared by PRDC for OPTCL to establish the baseline status of the study area;

ii) To assess the impacts on environmental attributes due to the location, design, construction and operation of the proposed project;

iii) To prepare a mitigation plan outlining the measures for protecting the environment including institutional arrangement and environmental monitoring;

iv) To identify critical environmental attributes required to be monitored subsequent to the implementation of the proposed project;

v) To carry out consultation with local people to identify the public perception of the project; vi) To establish the Environment Monitoring Plan (EMoP) for the OPTCL to submit environmental

monitoring reports to ADB at regular intervals; and vii) To develop environment performance indicators for the project. 9. According to SPS 2009, the project is classified as environment category B requiring an initial environmental examination (IEE). Following SPS 2009, an IEE was prepared for the project. As the Executing Agency (EA) and the Implementing Agency (IA), OPTCL is in-charge of preparing the applicable environmental documentation, implementation and monitoring conforming to ADB’s SPS 2009. 10. Detailed assessment of the baseline environment has been conducted at the site and the data for the IEE document has been taken from the DPR. Observations were made through transect walk at the proposed routes for underground 132 kV, 33 kV lines, new and renovation substation sites and underground 132 kV and 33 kV cables as well as overhead 33/11 kV lines between June 5-June 28, 2014. The field studies were also supported by data collected from secondary sources such as Internet, forest atlas, published data from GoI documents, 2011 population census statistics data, as well as documents from OPTCL, Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB), etc. 11. The IEE has been prepared to assess potential impacts throughout the project's entire life cycle on the local environment and the adjoining communities. IEE designates a set of impact mitigation measures as well as monitoring program and performance indicators for the project to minimize adverse impacts on the environment and communities nearby the project areas. Public consultations were held with the project affected communities, stakeholders, and government officers of the project area. Annexure 10 gives details of places and persons who attended these consultations. 1.4 Applicable Environmental Policies and other Legislations 12. The Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change (MOEFCC), Government of India (GoI), vide its Notification No. S.O. 1533 dated 14th September 2006, reengineered the EIA process in India and also decentralized some powers and made provision to constitute the State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) and the State Level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) for performing functions under the said notification. Under the Order S.O. 2674 (E) dated 17 Nov 2008, in exercise of the power conferred by sub-section (3) of Section 3 of the Environment (Protection) Act 1986 (29 of 1986) and in pursuance of notification of the Government of India in the MOEFCC, vide number S.O. 1533(E), dated the 14th September 2006, the Central Government constituted the State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA), Odisha. SEIAA, the Central Government, in consultation with the State Government of Odisha, constituted the State Level Expert Appraisal Committee, Odisha. 13. The project will comply with the GoI acts, rules, notifications and standards and policies and other Odisha state level PCB’s guidelines that apply as well as incorporate practices consistent with international good practice, as reflected in internationally recognized standards such as the World Bank

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Group’s Environment, Health and Safety Guidelines7. The proposed power transmission and distribution project does not require environmental clearance as per GoI regulation. Similarly the proposed sub-projects do not fall within the coastal regulation zones and the protected wetlands; and hence no environmental clearance is required to be obtained under the relevant regulations. Annexure 1 provides a list of relevant Indian regulations and other legislations; whereas Annexure 2 provides guidance on ADB’s categorisation as well as ADB’s SPS 2009 and suggests practices consistent with international good practice in the document.

7 Source: World Bank Group Environment Health and Safety Guidelines, 2007

http://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/Topics_Ext_Content/IFC_External_Corporate_Site/IFC+Sustainability/Sustainability+Framework/Environmental,+Health,+and+Safety+Guidelines/

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2.0 DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT

14. The project outputs for the project areas in Berhampur, Chhatrapur and Gopalpur include the following system reconstruction and rehabilitation measures: a. Transmission system: • four 132 kV underground (UG) transmission lines totaling about 52 km. • one 132/33 kV gas insulated switchgear (GIS) substation. b. Distribution system: • conversion of one 33/11 kV substation to a GIS substation at Berhampur Medical College. • three new 33/11 kV GIS substations at Gopalpur, Municipality Kalyanmandap (Berhampur), and

Lingrajpur section of Chhatrapur. • one new 33/11 kV substation at the water works within Berhampur. • renovation of ten 33/11 kV substations located at N.K. Nagar, Goodshed, Ambagada, Lochapad,

Kansi, Lathi, Ambapua, Rangeilunda, Narendrapur and Chhatrapur. • erection of 33 kV, 11 kV and low tension underground (UG) distribution cables totaling 603 km. • erection of 33 kV, 11 kV and low tension overhead distribution lines totaling 1,571 km.

c. System Improvements • Supervisory control and data acquisition system for improved system operations including response

capabilities. • Study of available insurance products and other alternative options and mechanisms to address

future disaster losses and ensure financial sustenance after the emergency situations. 2.1 Type of Project 15. GoO and OPTCL aim to develop a cyclone resilient system covering the transmission system for three towns viz. Berhampur, Chhatrapur and Gopalpur in SOUTHCO area and to ensure that the transmission system is also planned to take care of load growth for next 10 years' time frame (up to 2022-23). The project implementation will lead to development of transmission and distribution projects, which involve distribution of power and overall energy efficiency improvement. OPTCL’s transmission and distribution planning wing has identified a list of projects, based on the Master Planning exercise conducted by PRDC, Hyderabad. These are deemed critical for overall development of power system that will ensure the reconstructed and rehabilitated transmission and distribution system is robust and better equipped for disaster response capabilities and faster post-disaster service restoration.8

16. The Detailed Project Report (DPR) was completed for all components – transmission, distribution, smart grid, and solar power generation for developing representative projects for financing. Considering the requirements of power system (both medium and long term), the prioritization of sub-projects for the proposed loan has been done based on following criteria for transmission and distribution projects: • Proposal of 132 kV network ring formation in UG cable between Narendrapur, Chhatrapur,

Berhampur and proposed grid at Autonagar as well as cater to load growth after 10 years with proposed 132/33kV grid substation at Autonagar.

• Make specific addition/ up gradation plans in 33 kV, 11 kV and Low Tension (LT) infrastructure for next 5 years; improve the reliability by suitable upgrading of distribution network including creation of ring main system for 33 kV & 11 kV network and deployment of modern techniques and build up a plan for creation of distribution network infrastructure adequate to take care of load growth for the next 10 years.

• Special measures for improvement of reliability of power supply to key installations a. Design strategies for quick power supply restoration by keeping plans and practices in place

8 Department of Energy, Government of Odisha, 2013. Approach Paper on Cyclone and Flood Resilient Power Transmission

and Distribution Network in ‘Phailin’ Affected Towns of Berhampur, Chhatrapur and Gopalpur. Bhubaneswar.

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b. Revisit structural design and strength of outdoor installations against cyclonic wind speed and elevate the outdoor installations to prevent damage from floods.

2.2 Justification for the Project 17. As a part of transmission and distribution up gradation in Ganjam District of Odisha the entire existing arterial 132 kV overhead transmission network is being planned to be supplemented by 132 kV underground (UG) cable circuits linking the existing and proposed 132/33 kV Grid substations considering the load growth up to 2022/23. Table 3 provides the details.

Table 3: Existing 132 kV Feeder Data

Feeder Details Existing

Loading (MW) Proposed Loading (MW) (up to 2022-23)

Existing OH line length (km.)

Proposed UG feeder length (km.)

Narendrapur-Berhampur 67.1 124.26 11 16 Narendrapur-Chhatrapur 68.1 113.32 13.9 13 Narendrapur-Autonagar Nil 50.64 Nil 14 Berhampur-Autonagar Nil 29.45 Nil 9 Source: DPR prepared by PRDC for Government of Odisha

18. Justification of suitable UG cable. During cyclone, it is observed that there was extensive damage to the 132 kV towers in Berhampur coastal areas as it is difficult to design overhead towers to withstand high wind pressure; it was therefore decided to lay UG cable in these areas. Considering the requirement for the future and catering to the load growth of industrial and residential consumer for next ten (10) years, it is estimated that the loads at Berhampur, Narendrapur, Chhatrapur & Autonagar 132/33 kV substations would be around 96 MVA, 142 MVA, 82 MVA & 16 MVA respectively in the year 2022-23. With considerable load growth at Berhampur and Chhatrapur 132/33 kV substations, it is optimal to lay 800 sq. mm. UG cable from Narendrapur to Berhampur and Narendrapur to Chhatrapur. And with less load growth in proposed Autonagar 132/33 kV substation, 630 sq. mm. UG cable from Autonagar to Berhampur & Narendrapur to Autonagar is a preferred option. 19. The proposed underground transmission alignment will undertake a route that will cross the town through populated areas and congested business areas. However, the latest trenchless “Horizontal directional drilling technology” (HDDT) to install conduit or pipes for extruding the cable without digging a trench on the roads, drains and canals will be used to minimize impacts. Thus, the erection of underground lines will require minimal route disturbance and reduce lack of access to local residents in the area. In particular, this technique shall be used for the 132 kV UG feeder from Berhampur grid to Autonagar grid due to the narrow right of way in a 700 m long section. 20. The proposed cable details are given in Table 4.

Table 4: UG cable details

S. No Item Description Distance (in km) A 800 sq.mm. 132 kV 3 x single core, XLPE cable

1 132 kV UG cable from Narendrapur grid to Berhampur grid 14.88 km 2 132 kV UG cable from Narendrapur grid to Chhatrapur grid 16.2 km

B 630 sq.mm. 132 kV 3 x single core, XLPE cable 1 132 kV UG cable from Berhampur grid to Autonagar grid 9.1 km 2 132 kV UG cable from Narendrapur grid to Autonagar grid 13.68 km

Source: DPR prepared by PRDC for Government of Odisha

2.3 Location 21. The proposed sub-projects are located in different areas of three towns: Berhampur, Chhatrapur and Gopalpur as shown in Figures 1-4 (listed in Table 5). Figure 1 provides general location map for all sub-projects. Figures 2-4 provides satellite and topographical based locational maps that show the new

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132 kV substation, the proposed UG 132 kV transmission cables, 33 kV underground and overhead lines as well as 11 kV distribution lines routes along with details about new substations and those that need to be renovated:

Table 5: Locational Maps of Subprojects Sub-Project Figure Map of Odisha showing project area Figure 1 Topographic Layout of 132 kV Underground cable Figure 2 Topographic Layout of 33, 11 kV Underground cable Figure 3 33 kV network diagram (Lines and Substations) in project areas (existing & proposed)

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22. Table 6 indicates details of the proposed sub-project locations and the land ownership details for sub-stations.

Table 6: Different Locations of Proposed Substation Subprojects and Ownership details

Sub-project Town/Area Type of substations

Ownership Type Work Required

1 Autonagar Haldiapadar (outside Berhampur)

2x40 MVA 132 kV/33 kV GIS

Government land-Industrial area

New construction in Government land

2 Berhampur Medical College

Berhampur 2x5 MVA 33/11 kV GIS

Government land Elevation of substation and conversion to GIS

3 Gopalpur Gopalpur 33/11 kV GIS Government land New construction in Government land boundary

4 Municipality Kalyanmandap

Berhampur 2x5 MVA 33/11 kV GIS

Municipality land New construction in Government land boundary

5 Lingrajpur Chhatrapur 2x5 MVA 33/11 kV GIS

Government land New construction in Government land boundary

6 Water works Berhampur 2x500 kVA 33/0.4 kV

Government land (Waterworks department)

New construction in Government land boundary

7 Nilakantha Nagar Berhampur 1x5 MVA 33/11 kV

Existing substation land

Conversion to Indoor Augmentation, Elevation of plinth height

8 Goodshed Berhampur 33/11 kV Existing substation land

Conversion to Indoor Elevation of plinth height

9 Ambagada Berhampur 1x5 MVA 33/11 kV


Conversion to Indoor Augmentation Elevation of plinth height

10 Lochapad Berhampur 33/11 kV Existing substation land

Conversion to Indoor Elevation of plinth height

11 Kansi Autonagar 33/11 kV Existing substation land

Conversion to Indoor

12 Lathi Berhampur 33/11 kV Existing substation land

Conversion to Indoor

13 Ambapua Narendrapur 1x5 MVA 33/11 kV



14 Rangeilunda (University)

Gopalpur 1x8 mVA 33/11 kV



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Sub-project Town/Area Type of substations

Ownership Type Work Required

15 Narendrapur Narendrapur 1x5 MVA 33/11 kV



16 Chhatrapur Chhatrapur 33/11 kV Existing substation land

Elevation of plinth height


Figure 1: Map of Odisha showing project area Source: DPR prepared by PRDC for Government of Odisha

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\ Figure 2: Topographic Layout of 132 kV Underground cable


Figure 3: Topographic Layout of 33, 11 kV Underground cable


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Figure 4: 33 kV network diagram (Lines and Substations) in

project areas (existing & proposed) Source: DPR prepared by PRDC for Government of Odisha

2.4 Size and the Magnitude of the Operation Transmission System Investments 23. Narendrapur-Berhampur proposed 132 kV UG feeder (16 km): The 132 kV UG feeder emanating from 132/33 kV Narendrapur grid would be routed through Income Tax Office along the service road. From Income Tax Office it will be laid along the NH up to Courtpeta Chowk. Here the feeder would cross NH and would be routed up to Tata Benz Chowk. From Y point of Tata Benz Chowk, the feeder will be laid up to Silla Petrol pump and then onwards routed through First Gate through Kargil Petrol pump. From First Gate, the feeder will be terminated at Berhampur 132/33 kV grid substation. In Berhampur grid substation, no land filling is required and only structural work needs to be done to terminate the UG cable. An estimated 100 m of UG cable at 3 locations crossing the 3 drains will be laid using HDDT. 24. Berhampur-Autonagar proposed 132 kV UG feeder (9 km): From 132/33 kV Berhampur grid, the 132 kV UG feeder will laid underground for 9 km up-to the proposed 132/33 kV Autonagar grid. The feeder is proposed to be laid from Berhampur grid and laid up-to Kargil Petrol pump through First Gate. From here it will be laid along the service road upto Haridakhandi Chowk. From Haridakhandi Chowk the feeder will be laid upto Railway Flyover through Balukeshar Mandir Chowk, Lathi Chowk, Mango Market chowk, Andapasra Chowk. From the flyover, it will follow left side service road and beneath the flyover it will go up-to NH-16 after crossing Howrah-Chennai railway gate. From NH 16, the feeder will be laid up-to Autonagar substation through Autonagar Chowk. There is small length of 1.5 km of densely populated area that is proposed to be laid using HDDT to ensure minimum impacts to the

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people and establishments in the area. All civil and structural work will be carried out at the proposed Autonagar grid substation. 25. Autonagar-Narendrapur proposed 132 kV UG feeder (14 km): From the proposed Autonagar 132/33 kV grid, 132 kV UG feeder will be laid underground up to NH-16 through the government land in between substation site and NH-16. From the NH, it is laid up to Pakuri Bandha Chowk along the NH. It starts near the canal and will be laid up to Narendrapur 132/33 kV grid after crossing Howrah-Chennai railway. In this 14 km route, all water bodies and railway track (bout 700 m of UG cable) will be laid using HDDT. 26. Narendrapur-Chhatrapur proposed 132 kV UG feeder (13 km): The Chhatrapur 132 kV feeder will be laid from 132/33 kV Narendrapur grid and after crossing Howrah-Chennai railway it will go up to Jagannathpur Chowk of NH-16. From here the feeder will be laid up to 132/33 kV Chhatrapur substation along the NH and terminate at Chhatrapur substation. The total route length is 13 km. In this substation also no land filling is required and only structural work needs to be done for the proposed UG feeder. 27. 132 kV Underground cable will be laid 1.37 meter below along the national highway ground level. National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) allows for 1 m width to erect distribution poles/towers at the edge of 30 m distance from the center of the road. However for laying of 132 kV UG cable (including laying of optical fiber cable (OFC)) a minimum 2 m width9 is required. NHAI has provided 1 m span about 30 meter away from center line of highway and has in principle agreed with EA to provide additional 1 m requested. HDDT will be used to cross railway crossing on Howrah-Chennai railway line for the Narendrapur - Chhatrapur and Narendrapur - Autonagar UG feeder.

28. 132/33 kV GIS based Autonagar grid substation: The DPR has proposed that new technologies in the project areas in Berhampur need to be included in order to make the system robust and resilient to cyclones. Accordingly, the new substation at Autonagar will be an indoor gas insulated switchgear (GIS) substation. It is observed that the GIS substations would take care of extreme natural calamities with adequate reliability and availability. The proposed substation details are given in Table 7 and this would take care of the load growth of this area during next ten years and also reduce the loss at 33 kV network.

Table 7: Autonagar s/s Transformer installed capacity No. Grid Substation Transformer Details ( MVA) Installed Capacity (MVA) 1 Autonagar 132/33 kV 2x40 80 Source: DPR prepared by PRDC for Government of Odisha

29. Feeder Bays at three 132/33 kV Grid Substations: There would be a need for three new bays for Chhatrapur, Berhampur and Autonagar UG feeder at Narendrapur 132/33 kV substation where there sufficient space available – a 20 m x 20 m wide area will be required and would require about 1 m of land filling in the switch yard. Distribution System Investments 30. New Distribution substations: Presently Gopalpur urban area is fed from 11 kV line from Narendrapur Grid substation. Similarly the water works is being fed by 11 kV feeder so therefore to provide reliable and alternate power supply, the new 33 kV substations have been proposed at both places along with new feeder lines thereby achieving cyclone and flood resiliency (undergrounding) in these areas. Further, new 33 kV substations have also been proposed at Lingarajpur (Chhatrapur town) and Municipality Kalyan Mandap road (Berhampur) keeping in view the likely increase in load in these areas and also the need for providing alternate power supply. A map showing the proposed substations and their connectivity is shown in Figure 4. These new substations and their inter-connections are shown on the existing 33 kV substations and lines in the project areas (details in Table 8).

9 Additional 1 m distance is required to ensure safety of cable in case of any additional gas, water or sewage pipeline is required at a later date.

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Table 8: Proposed New 33 kV Substations No. Name of 33/11kV

substation Capacity(MVA)/ Type

Proposed 33 kV connectivity

Circuit Length of Proposed Feeder (km)

Proposed modifications (D/C)

1 Berhampur Medical College

Conversion from AIS to GIS - 3 x 8 MVA

Medical substation 1 UG cable

2 Gopalpur 2 x 5 MVA GIS Rangeilunda substation

7 D/C NBLS tower

3 Municipality Kalyan Mandap, Berhampur

2 x 5 MVA GIS Corporation Road– NK Nagar link line

3 UG cable

Medical 4 UG cable 4 Lingarajpur,

Chhattarpur 2 x 5 MVA GIS Chhatrapur Grid 4 H-pole

Chhatrapur substation

3 H-Pole

5 Water works, Berhmapur

2 x 500 (kVA) AIS Ambagada 4 H-pole

Total Feeder length 26 UG= Underground, D/C = Double circuit, NBLS Tower= narrow base lattice structure, H pole= H shaped structure formed using two poles Source: DPR prepared by PRDC for Government of Odisha

31. During the recent floods, the 10 proposed substation switch yards were inundated by flood water up-to approximately 2 m. average height. Thus, for the substation equipment structures & foundations, new measures include increasing the plinth height by 1 m above the High Flood Level (HFL), which was determined by the DPR consultant based on historial data and their own analysis. The lattice structures will be redesigned and the double pole has been converted to four pole structures to take care of both increased wind velocity of up to 350 km/hr and the projected flood levels. The heights of the existing transformer platforms will be raised accordingly to account for safety from flood waters. 32. Accordingly, the following were identified for project: • To be Renovated Distribution substations:

o renovation of 10 numbers of 33/11 kV AIS substations located at N.K. Nagar, Goodshed, Ambagada, Lochapad, Kansi, Lathi, Ambapua, Rangeilunda, Narendrapur and Chhattrapur.

• Erection of new 33, 11, 0.4 kV UG Distribution lines: o erection of 33 kV UG distribution cables totaling 85.5 km. o erection of 11 kV UG distribution cables totaling 120 km. o erection of low tension (LT) UG cables totaling 400 km.

• Erection of new 33, 11, 0.4 kV Overhead Distribution lines: o erection of 33 kV overhead distribution lines totaling 138 km. o erection of 11 kV overhead distribution lines totaling 136 km. o erection of low tension (LT) overhead lines totaling 1,295 km.

33. Improvement/augmentations with respect to the 33 kV/LT network in project areas are suggested in Table 9. The structural changes proposed for 33 kV lines/network will provide resiliency for cyclone and flood. Also for 33/11/0.4 kV overhead lines, narrow base lattice structure (NBLS) towers and special H-Poles will be used for certain feeders and sections of the overhead to take care of the cyclone & flood resiliency. Annexure 7 given specific details about the sections where the NBLS &H-poles are to be erected along with information on distribution transformers. Other project support components include supervisory control and data acquisition system for improved response capabilities.

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Table 9: Proposed 33 kV /LT Network No Items Unit Qty 33 kV network renovation 1 Overhead D/C Line with AAAC, 232 sq.mm. on NBLS Tower Ckm 8.72 2 Overhead D/C Line with AAAC, 148 sq.mm. on H- Type Pole Ckm 112.28 3 33 kV, XLPE Insulation UG cable Ckm 60.5 4 Main RMU’s Nos 5 LT network renovation 1 Conversion to UG cable (240 sq.mm) Ckm 400 2 Conversion of Overhead (OH) to Areal Bunch (AB) Cable (95 sq.mm) Ckm 1295 3 Intermediate poles Nos. 4855 4 Feeder pillar boxes Nos. 1163


2.5 Implementation Plan 34. The total project cost for construction of all components is USD 134.4 million which will be proposed in four turnkey contracts. In the project area, construction work must cease during the monsoon season, such that the anticipated 18 to 24 months of continuous construction will require more than 2 calendar years to complete due to the reduced annual working season. 35. The proposed project is scheduled for completion within 36 months from effective date of the project approval from ADB. Works such as interdepartmental transfers for new substations, survey and right of way works for sub transmission lines and other preliminary works under counterpart funding are proposed to be taken up prior to the loan effective date to meet the time schedule. The proposed overall project implementation schedule is attached in Table 10.

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Table 10: Overall Project Implementation Schedule

Activities/Month 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36

Bidding Process10

Award of work LOI

Site investigations by contractor

Civil Works- Trenches, Foundation, buildings works

Supply of plant and equipment

Laying of 132 kV UG cable

Erection of Poles, Substations

Laying of 33/11/0.4 kV UG cables

Stinging of cables, other works

Erection of Substations

Erection of RMU, other equipment

Commissioning and testing

Handover

NOTE - This schedule is tentative and will be finalised based on site as well as estimated schedule indicated by bidders for each sub-project.

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OPTCL will ensure that the environmental management and monitoring plan approved by ADB will be included in the bid documents.

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3.0 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT 3.1 Location of Project Area 36. Odisha is located between the parallels of 17.49'N and 22.34'N latitudes and meridians of 81.27'E and 87.29'E longitudes. It is bounded by the Bay of Bengal on the east; Chattisgarh on the west and Andhra Pradesh on the south. It has a coast line of about 450 km It extends over an area of 155,707 square km (tenth largest state) accounting for 4.87% of the total area of India. According to the 2011 census, it has a total population of 41,947,358 (3.73 percent of the total population of India – ranked eleventh) out of which about 21,201,678 and are male and 20,745,680 are female. 37. The Ganjam district is 8206 sq. km in area with 3229 nos. villages covered in 22 blocks, 17 Notified Area Councils (NACs) and the Berhampur Municipal Corporation. The population of the district is 35,20,151. Berhampur is the major city and a commercial hub of southern Odisha. The project areas of Berhampur has around 87,562 electricity consumers, while Gopalpur and Chhatrapur have about 3,239 and 5800 electricity consumers respectively. The power distribution of these areas is licensed to SOUTHCO, a private distribution company. 3.2 Physical Resources 3.2.1 Climate 38. The territory may be divided into four distinct geographical regions: the Eastern Plateau, the Central River Basin, the Eastern Hill Region and the Coastal Belt. The project area falls within the coastal belt. The entire territory lies in the tropical zone as a result of which high temperature is recorded particularly during April-May. However, the sea exercises a moderating influence over the climate of the coastal belt whereas the hill tracts experience an extreme climate. The state has tropical climate characterized by high temperature, high humidity, medium to high rainfall and short and mid-winters. Winters are pleasant and more or less dry, save a little rainfall of about 2.5 cm to 5 cm in the northern fringes of Odisha. Floods, droughts, and cyclones occur almost every year with varying intensity. 39. Rainfall is the main source of water in Odisha that varies from 1200 millimeters to 170011 millimeters across the state. The average rainfall in Odisha is measured as 1482 millimeters. Odisha receives about 78% of rainfall between the months of June and September: Odisha receives the remaining 22% of the rainfall throughout the year. The rains also play a pivotal role in agriculture, the principal source of livelihood of the populace of Odisha. Odisha, being a coastal state is also subjected to the strong cyclonic gales and winds that hail from the Bay of Bengal. Consequently, voluminous rains drench the coastal terrains every year during the peak months of July-August followed by another spell in October-November. 3.2.2 Topography, Geology Rock and Soil 40. On the basis of homogeneity, continuity and physiographical characteristics, Odisha has been divided into five major morphological regions: the Odisha Coastal Plain in the east, the Middle Mountainous and Highlands Region, the Central plateaus, the Western Rolling Uplands and the major flood plains. The project area falls within the Odisha Coastal Plains. 41. The Odisha Coastal Plains are the depositional landforms of recent origin and geologically belong to the Post-Tertiary Period. The 75 meter contour line delimits their western boundary and differentiates them from the Middle Mountainous Region. This region stretches from the West

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Bengal border, i.e. from the River Subarnarekha in the north to the River Rushikulya in the south. This region is the combination of several deltas of varied sizes and shapes formed by the major rivers of Odisha, such as the Subarnarekha, the Budhabalanga, the Baitarani, the Brahmani, the Mahanadi, and the Rushikulya. Therefore, the coastal plain of Odisha is called the "Hexadeltaic region" or the "Gift of Six Rivers". It stretches along the coast of the Bay of Bengal having the maximum width in the Middle Coastal Plain (the Mahanadi Delta), narrow in the Northern Coastal Plain (Balasore Plain) and narrowest in the Southern Coastal Plain (Ganjam Plain). The North Coastal Plain comprises the deltas of the Subarnarekha and the Budhabalanga rivers and bears evidences of marine transgressions. The Middle Coastal Plain comprises the compound deltas of the Baitarani, Brahmani and Mahanadi rivers and bears evidences of past 'back bays' and present lakes. The South Coastal Plain comprises the laccustrine plain of Chilika lake and the smaller delta of the Rushikulya River. 42. The state has different soil types ranging from fertile alluvial deltaic soils in the coastal plains, mixed red and black soils in the Central Table Land, red and yellow soils with low fertility in the Northern Plateau and red, black & brown forest soil in Eastern ghat region. The soil types differ widely from highly acidic to slightly alkaline and from light sandy to stiff clays. The district has alluvial soil in its eastern part (coastal region) and laterite soil in the west (hilly table land) with small patches of black cotton soil at the centre. The underground is suitably designed to be resistant to alkaline or acidic soil conditions. 3.2.3 Surface Water Resources 43. The state is drained by six important rivers: the Subarnarekha, the Budhabalanga, the Baitarani, the Brahmani, the Mahanadi and the Rusikulya. There are four groups of rivers which flow through Odisha into the Bay of Bengal. They are: (i) Rivers that have a source outside the State (the Subarnarekha, the Brahmani and the Mahanadi). (ii) Rivers having a source inside the State (the Budhabalanga, the Baitarini, the Salandi, and the Rushikulya). (iii) Rivers having a source inside Odisha, but flow through other states (the Bahudu, the Vansadhara, and the Nagavali). (iv) Rivers having a source inside Odisha, but tributary to rivers which flow through other states (the Machkund, the Sileru, the Kolab, and the Indravati).. 44. The project area has rivers like Rushikulya, Dhanei, Bahuda, Ghoda Hada that affect the support agriculture and power generation. However, the rivers are only navigable during the rainy season only The Rushikulya river originates from the Rushyamala hills of the eastern ghats in Phulbani district. It is 165 km long with 8900 sq. km of catchment areas. Its tributaries are Baghua, Dhanei, Badanadi etc. It has no delta at its mouth. The vast river basine of Rushikulya provides great potential for explotation of ground water. The Bahuda River originates from the Ramgiri hills of the eastern ghats in Gajapati district and joins the bay of Bengal in Andhra Pradesh. Its length is 73 km having a catchment area of 1250 sq. km. There are Narayani and Nirmalajhar springs in Ganjam and Puri districts whereas there are no waterfalls in the district. 45. The Chillika Lake is brackish water lagoon located in the southern part of the Odisha coastal plane. Its area varies from 780 sq. km and 144 sq. km from winter to monsoon months. Its salinity becomes least during the monsoon, but in winter due to the overflow of the tidal water through the narrow opening from the Bay of Bengal, it becomes high. However, none of the sub-projects are located within or close to this Ramsar site, and therefore there are no clearances under regulatory requirements; and no adverse impacts due to proposed project activities on the environmental impacts on this lake. 3.2.4 Groundwater Resources12 46. The net annual ground water availability in Ganjam district has been estimated at 1.14

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Source Ground Water Board, Odisha

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billion cubic m13 as compared to 16.69 billion cubic meters in the state. The narrow discontinuous patches of recent to sub recent alluvium along the major river courses occupy about 376 sq.km area in the Ganjam district. Hydrogeologically, the weathered and fractured zones of the crystalline and the porous alluvium and coastal deposits constitute the main repository of ground water in the district. There are no over exploited area in the district as compares to 11 areas in the Odisha state. The average ground water depth below ground level for pre-monsoon ranges between 2.04-10.01 and post monsoon between 1.06-7.40 m. The specification of the sheath of the underground cable has been manufactured to withstand contact with groundwater in the trench for long periods. 3.2.5 Ambient Air Quality and Ambient Noise Levels: 47. Air Quality The main source of air pollution in is traffic in the project area. The construction activities will also impart dust and will be mitigated by implementing environmental management plan. At present, the project towns do not have any ambient air quality monitoring mechanisms in place. So no previous data is available. However, as per observation and feedback from the residents, the air quality appears to be acceptable. Before commencement of works, OPTCL will generate baseline ambient air quality data of PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOX etc. The sampling locations for the baseline data will follow CPCB guidelines, cover the project area, and will be representative of residential, commercial, congested, and open areas. Subsequently, during implementation, OPTCL will carry out monitoring of ambient air quality at selected locations within the project area.

48. Noise Levels The main source of noise levels is the traffic and other commercial activities in the project area. At present, the project towns do not have any ambient noise level monitoring mechanisms in place. So no previous data is available. The ambient noise levels measured randomly during the transect walk through the proposed sub-project sites indicated noise levels slightly above the norms stipulated by CPCB. Before commencement of works, OPTCL will generate baseline ambient noise level data The sampling locations for the baseline data will follow Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) guidelines, cover the project area, and will be representative of residential, commercial, congested, and open areas. Subsequently, during implementation, OPTCL will carry out monitoring of ambient noise levels at selected locations within the project area.

3.2.5 Seismology 49. The seismic hazard map of India was updated in 2000 by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). The project area falls in low risk damage zone II indicating low seismic hazard. The maximum intensity expected in these areas would be around MSK VII14. According to Global Seismic Hazard Assessment Program (GSHAP) data, the state of Odisha falls in a region of low to moderate seismic hazard (Figures 5 & 6). Indian seismic code IS 1893 will be followed for all construction works as applicable.

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Source: Forest & Environment Department, Odisha 2011 14

MSK (Medvedev-Sponheuer-Karnik) intensity broadly associated with the various seismic zones is VI (or less), VII, VIII and IX (and above) for Zones 2, 3

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Figure 5: GSHAP Hazard Map for Odisha

Figure 6: Seismic Hazard

Figure 5&6: GHAP data and Seismic Hazard Source: Amateur Seismic Center, Pune, India (2014)

3.3 Ecological Resources 3.3.1 Forest 50. As per the report of the Forest Survey of India 2011 using remote sensing techniques, the forest cover in the State is 48,855 sq. km of which 7,073 sq. km is very dense forest. The moderately dense forest extends over 21,394 sq. km while open forest is over 20,388 sq. km The forest cover in the State constitutes 31.38% of the geographical area. Besides this, there exists tree cover outside the forest over 2.85% of the geographical area of the State. Thus the forest and tree cover in the State is 34.23% of the geographical area. The Reserved Forests (RF) constitutes 45.29%, Protected Forests 26.70% and Unclassed State Forests 28.01%. About 0.503 million ha, constituting 8.8% of total forest area, is affected by shifting cultivation. 51. The forests are uniformly distributed in the state except in coastal districts where they are scarce. Of the 8,20615 (155,707) sq.km area of the geographical area in the Ganjam district (Odisha state), the very dense forest area is 156 (7,060) sq.km., the moderate dense forest is 1,037 (21,366) sq.km, and the open forest is 800 (20,477) sq.km. totaling an area of 1,993 (48,903) sq.km. of total forest area. 52. None of the existing and proposed substations and the underground transmission and distribution lines pass through any of the above protected areas. Figure 7 shows the forest cover map.

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Source: India State of Forest Report 2011. Figures in brackets are for the entire state of Odisha.

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Figure 7: Forest Area of Odisha Source: India State of Forest Report 2011

53. The forests of Ganjam district comes under the mix moist peninsular high and low level Sal forests, tropical moist and dry deciduous and tropical deciduous forest types. The top canopy is formed by Sal (Shorea robusta) and its allies Asan, Piasal, Kurum, Kangra and Dhawra and Daba bamboo (Bamboosa arundinacea)

54. Ganjam area has a few aromatic plants: Kewda (Pandanus fascicularis): Locally known as Kiya this shrub grows abundantly along coastal Odisha, particularly in Ganjam district. Near Berhampur, Odisha, there are about 60 distillers, which distill around four crores of flowers every year. Citrus species: The flower, leaves and the rind of this species are aromatic. Citrus oil, is used extensively for perfumery and pharmaceutical purposes. There are potential areas in Koraput, Sambalpur and Ganjam districts where citrus production could be intensified. Wild Lemongrass: Some variety of lemongrass are found growing wild in cooler hill regions of Similipal, Koraput, Khariar, Kapilas and Ganjam districts of Odisha. Due to poor quality of oil no use has been found for this. But, this grass is mainly used for thatching purpose.

55. The proposed activities under the project are not anticipated to cause any impact on these plants during implementation and operation 3.3.2 Protected Areas16 56. Figure 8 shows the location of National Parks and the wildlife sanctuaries in Odisha state.

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Data from wildlife conservation in Odisha, Government of Odisha, (Forest and Environment Department).

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Figure 8: National Parks in Odisha State

Source: http://www.orissalinks.com/orissagrowth/wp-content/uploads/image/sanctuaries_map_orissa.gif

National Parks and Sanctuaries 57. Odisha has 2 National Parks, 18 Wildlife Sanctuaries, and one Biosphere Reserve covering 9110.78 km2 which constitutes 5.85% of the state's geographical area. There are two notified and one proposed Tiger Reserves namely Similipal, Satkosia and Sunabeda (proposed). The Similipal Tiger Reserve covers 2200 km2 and also forms a part of the Similipal Biosphere Reserve. There are three elephant reserves in the State namely Mayurbhanj, Sambalpur and Mahanadi. The Gahirmatha Wildlife Sanctuary, a mangrove eco-system, is a famous nesting ground of the Olive Ridley sea turtle. 58. Fauna. The Red Data book of IUCN has recorded a total of 473 species of birds and 86 species of mammals, 19 species of amphibians and 110 species of reptiles including three crocodilian species. Out of these around 54 species in total are the endangered ones. These protected areas constitute 10.37% of the total forest area and 4.1% of the total geographical area of the state. Tigers, leopards, lions and elephants, peacocks, jungle fowls, wild ducks and dolphins; wild buffaloes, capped langur, sambar, barking deer, wild boar, gaur, slow loris, barking and spotted deer, sloth bear mongoose, flying squirrel, porcupine, turtle, monitor lizard, python, sambar, pangolin, crocodile and four horned antelope are found in the forests of the state. Not only this, the state also has the distinction of possessing 3 mass nesting beaches of endangered Olive Ridley Sea Turtles which makes it the largest nesting ground of the species. With its lakes inviting huge numbers of migratory birds each year - Grey Hornbill, Indian Pied Hornbill, Malabar Pied Hornbill, Indian Trogon, Red Jungle Fowl, Hill Mynah, Peafowl and Alexandrine Parakeet can be seen here along with some of the beautiful resident birds. 59. Flora: Owing to its salubrious climate, the state of Odisha has 33% of its land covered by forests which have bamboo, teak, rosewood, sal, piasal, sanghvan and haldi. The hills, plateaus and isolated areas of the northeastern part of the state are covered by the tropical moist deciduous forests whereas the second types of forests are located in the southwest region of the state. Odisha is home to about 7,000 plant species including 120 orchid species and 63 varieties of Mangrove trees which make the state second largest mangrove ecosystem in India. A vast variety of other plants like reserpine, quinine, ephedrine, cocain, emetin, digitonin, diogenin, colchicines,

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taxol, vinblastim areteminsinine and gugulipid, acorous calamus, alpinia galangal, androgaphis paniculata, ocimum basilicum, cathraranthus roseus, celastrus paniculatus, cissus quadranggularis, clerodendrum, centella asiatica, gloriosa superba, asparagus reacemes, plumbago zeylanica, croton roxburghjii, hemidesmus indicus, rauvolia serpentina, whighina somenifera, toddalia asiatica and curcuma angusifolia are also found in the state. 60. Chilka lake which is one of Asia's largest brackish water lake with an area of 0.11 million ha, is a Ramsar site. It has rich esturine and marine fauna including 152 Irrawady dolphins (as per 2013 Jan, census). About nine lakh migratory birds visit Chilika every year. Gahirmatha Sanctuary attracts more than five lakh Olive Ridley Sea turtles every year for nesting during Feb- March. 61. None of the proposed sub-projects are located inside or near or passing through the designated core and/or buffer zones of national parks, sanctuaries, biosphere/tiger/elephant reserves, and reserved forests. The nearest sanctuary (Nalamban sanctuary) is about 45 km from Behrampur. Table 11 provides nearest distances of the sanctuaries from the project area.

Table 11: Distance of Sanctuary from Project Area No Name Area (in

km²) Type Distance from Project

site IUCN Category

1 Nalamban Sanctuary (Chilka)

15.53 Wintering ground for migratory waterfowl

45 km from Berhampur -

2 Lakhari Valley Sanctuary

185.87 Rich tropical forest

60 km from Berhampur IV

3 Baisipalli Sanctuary 168.35 Forest 125 km from Berhampur IV 4 Kotgarh Sanctuary 399.05 Forest 250 km from Berhampur IV

3.3 Socio-Economic Environment 62. Odisha has a population of about 4.2 crores. Oriya is the mother tongue of the people of Odisha and most of them understand Hindi as well. People can sometimes speak Bengali, Telugu, Urdu and a bit of Gujarati in addition to the various dialects. English can be understood by the educated mass. Rice, dal, vegetables and fish constitute the principal diet of the people. They also take chapatis, meat and sweets as well as different types of pithas (cakes made of rice flour, gur, coconut, ghee and other ingredients depending on the variety) and milk/cheese preparations. 3.4 Economic Development 3.4.1 Land use pattern 63. The State is broadly divided into 4 physiographic zones namely Coastal Plains, Central Tableland, Northern Plateau and Eastern Ghats. The project activities fall within the coastal plains. Total geographical area of the state is 155.7117 lakh hectares out of which 58.13 lakh hectares is forest area, 4.82 lakh hectares of miscellaneous tree and groves, 4.43 lakh hectares of permanent pasture, 3.92 lakh hectares culturable waste land and 8.43 lakh hectares barren and unculturable land. The State has a cultivated area of 62 lakh hectares out of which 27 lakh hectares is high land, 19 lakh hectares medium and 16 lakh hectares low land 3.4.2 Agriculture

64. Agriculture provides direct or indirect employment to 65% of the total work force and

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contributes 26% of the net state domestic product. Kharif is the main cropping season and rice is the principal crop during kharif season. Cropping during Rabi season is mainly confined to irrigated areas and areas with residual moisture. The paddy area during kharif is about 42 lakh & during Rabi 2.5 lakh hectares. Other important crops produced in the state are pulses (arhar, mung, biri, kulthi), oil seeds (groundnut, til, mustard and niger), fibers (jute, mesta, cotton), sugarcane, vegetables and spices, mango, banana, coconut & cashew nut are the main horticultural crops of the state. 65. Due to frequent occurrence of natural calamities there is always reduction in Kharif rice. Similarly in drought years there is considerable loss in population of pulses and oilseed crops during Rabi season and Kharif season. Out of the cultivable area, about 41% is under irrigated conditions. The total irrigation potential created so far from all sources is about 39.31 lakh hectares (Kharif 26.65 lakh and Rabi 12.66 lakh hectares). The gross irrigated cropped area is 27 lakh hectares. 66. The major crop is rice. Major contribution of rice production is coming from Ganjam, Mayurbhanj and Bargarh districts. Wheat production has been decreased from 0.0559 million tons to 0.02378 million tones. Production of non-food-grains and sugarcane has increased during last 3 years. Cotton and tobacco cultivation are restricted to few districts only. 3.4.3 Minerals 67. The chief economic minerals found in the Ganjam district are abrasives and grinding materials, line stone (kankar), manganese, monazite, sand and talc. Garnetiferous granitic gnashes and charanokites are used for manufacture of grinding stones in the district white clay deposits are also found in different areas of the district. There are no mining activities in the project area.

3.4.4 Industries 68. A total of 2461 industries in large, medium and small scale are operating in the state. The number of small scale industries set up in Ganjam district are 352.18. There are no adverse impacts on industrial activity due to proposed activities. Rather a reliable power supply would be beneficial for small scale industries for increasing productivity19 and employment. 3.5 Social and Cultural Development 3.5.1 Population 69. As per details from Census 2011, Odisha has a population of 4.2 Crores, an increase from figure of 3.68 crore in 2001 census. Total population of Odisha as per 2011 census is 41,974,218 of which male and female are 21,212,136 and 20,762,082 respectively. In 2001, total population was 36,804,660 in which males were 18,660,570 while females were 18,144,090. The population density of Odisha is 270 per sq. km which is lower than national average 382 per sq. km. In 2001, density of Odisha was 236 per sq. km, while national average in 2001 was 324 per sq. km. 70. The total population growth in this decade was 14.05 percent while in previous decade it was 15.94 percent. The population of Odisha forms 3.47 percent of India in 2011. In 2001, the figure was 3.58 percent. Sex Ratio in Odisha is 979 i.e. for each 1000 male, which is below national average of 940 as per census 2011. In 2001, the sex ratio of female was 972 per 1000

18 Source data as published in ENVIS Centre of Odisha's State of Environment website www. http://orienvis.nic.in updated on 24.06.2014 19 Increased production may require more intervention by State Pollution Control Board for monitoring pollution in the district.

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males in Odisha. The average household size is 0.0045 persons per thousand. 3.5.2 Education 71. Literacy rate in Odisha has seen an upward trend and is 72.87 percent as per 2011 population census. Of that, male literacy stands at 81.59 percent while female literacy is at 62.46 percent. In 2001, literacy rate in Odisha stood at 63.08 percent of which male and female were 71.28 percent and 50.51 percent literate respectively. Total literates in Odisha stands at 26,742,595 of which males were 15,089,681 and females were 11,652,914. 72. Under the Odisha Primary Education Programme Authority (OPEPA)20, Ganjam district has 4,587 schools (out of 79,255 schools in Odisha) of which rural schools are 4,125 (73,701), urban schools are 453 (5,554), Primary sections (I-V) were 3,875 (66,868), Upper primary section 383 (7,257) and secondary section (VIII-X) 604 (9,383). 3.5.3 Infrastructure21

73. The Ganjam district has good network of roads extending over 3455.57 km of which the National Highway (NH-56) runs 86.64 km, State highways run 277.20 km, major district roads run 535 km and rural roads about 2,556.74 km. The total length of railway line in the district is 79 kms. (Howrah- Madras line) starting from Khallikote in the north to Sorla Road in the south. Berhampur is the important Railway Station. Gopalpur is the only minor and seasonal port of the district. At present this port is utilised for import of fertilizer, food-grains, minerals and export. 3.5.4 Health Environment

74. The health infrastructure22 of Ganjam district includes the following in Table 12.

Table 12: Data on health facilities in Ganjam district. No. Medical Facility No. Details 1 Medical College 01 MKCG Medical College & Hospital, Berhampur, District HQ. 2 Hospital 01 City Hospital, Berhampur 3 Sub Divisional Hospita 02 SDH-Chhatrapur & Bhanjanagar 4 Post-Partum Centre 06 Aska, Bhanjanagar, Chhatrapur, City Hospital, MKCG Medical College,

Christian Hospital 5 Community Health Centre 30 6 Primary Health Centre (New) 89 84 – Old + 05 New 7 Sub Centres 460 8 Govt. Zonal Dispensary 01 Ankuli, Berhampur 9 Major Private Hospitals 01 Christian / Zanani Hospital 10 Govt. Homeopathic College 01 Berhampur Town 11 Homeopathic Dispensary 38 12 Govt. Ayurvedic College 01 Ankushapur, Near to Berhampur Town 13 Ayurvedic Dispensary: 42 14 Blood Bank 02 MKCG Medical College & SDH – Bhanjanagar 15 Registered & functional

Ultrasound Clinic 35 Govt. Ultrasound Unit - 07, Pvt. Ultrasound Unit – 28

Source: Ganjam Portal, Government of Odisha - http://www.ordistricts.nic.in as on 01.07.2012 75. The reliable power supply afforded by the project will help reduce their use of back-up diesel generator use for hospitals and health care facilities.

20 Source: CES, Odisha as published in ENVIS Centre of Odisha's State of Environment website www. http://orienvis.nic.in updated on

24.06.2014- figures in brackets includes comparative figures from entire state of Odisha 21 Ganjam Portal, Government of Odisha - http://www.ordistricts.nic.in dated 6.6.2014

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3.6 Historical, Cultural and Archaeology Sites/Places 76. Odisha has a long tradition of art and architecture. The early monuments date back to the third century B.C. However, none of the sub-projects are located within, near or passing by a protected monument of historical and/or archaeological importance.

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4.0 SCREENING OF POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND MITIGATION MEASURES

4.1 OPTCL’S Approach for Route Selection 77. At the planning stage itself, the preliminary route selection is done by OPTCL based on the interpretation and walk over surveys according to the maps/topographical maps of the area. During route alignment, all possible efforts are made to avoid the populated area infringement completely or to keep it to the barest minimum. Also, the “build back better” design philosophy of OPTCL thereby bringing resiliency in the system to withstand vagaries of cyclones, flooding and other un-natural disasters has been considered. 78. OPTCL had engaged the services of PRDC to develop a detailed project report based on the study for alternative alignments by M/s Spatial Planning & Analysis Research Center Pvt. Ltd., (SPARC), Bhubaneswar. This study took into consideration the points listed in the following section while preparing the optimal route/site selection for the area – Berhampur, Gopalpur and Chhatrapur.

4.2 132 kV and 33 kV Underground Cables 79. As a part of transmission and distribution upgradation in Ganjam District of Odisha, the existing arterial 132 kV overhead (OH) transmission network is being planned to be supplemented by 132 kV UG cable circuits linking the existing and proposed 132/33 kV Grid substations considering the load growth up to 2022-23. UG cables are proposed for various interconnections between the existing and new 33 kV substations for achieving cyclone and flood resiliency. The underground cables also reduce the electromagnetic field produced by the power lines.23 80. The DPR gives details of the design, laying and jointing pertaining to underground cables being recommended for interconnection as well as consists of all standards and precautions to be followed for detailed technical layout, design, engineering, laying of cable and repair. Annexure 3 provided details of standard specifications for bidders for supply of underground cables as well as various standards to be followed in its design. 81. Other factors that need to be considered apart from the regular setbacks during cable laying are: • Proper clearance in topography from roads, railways, private buildings such as

residential/commercial constructions, and public constructions such as bridges, government buildings, municipal facilities, river crossings etc. which may be required due to uneven geography of the towns.

• Both residential and business establishments being operated along the roadside shall be provided with adequate access for continued activities in the area.

• Adequate availability and uniformity of land for constructing trenches is a must for easy maintenance, but it might interfere with telecommunication network, PHD (Public Health Department) pipes and other utility wires. OPTCL will be responsible for ensuring proper planning before laying the UG cable.

4.3 132 kV Grid and 33 kV distribution substations 82. For selection of appropriate site for proposed 132 kV and 33 kV substations, the following points are taken into consideration: i) Site selection should consider seismicity and geography of the local area; the area should be

above the revised HFL for the area post cyclone and not prone to flooding or be unstable.

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ii) Construction activities shall not adversely affect the population living near the proposed substations.

iii) The location of substation should not affect any monument of cultural or historical importance. iv) The location of substation shall avoid coastal regulatory zones and protected wetlands while

locating /selecting the sites. v) Ensure siting of transformers is away from schools, hospitals and other sensitive receptors,

with due consultation with the concerned stakeholders (Elected Representatives of the Community viz.; Commissioner/Corporator/Ward Member of the Municipal Authority & other officials concerned).24

vi) Transformers and other equipment specifications compliant with GoI Rules & Regulations / International Electro-technical Commission (IEC) standards/Indian Standards (IS) to be followed.

vii) Construction techniques and machinery selection shall be made with a view to minimize ground disturbance.

viii) While planning for substations, drainage lines shall also be marked and studied to avoid seepage/leakages and pollution of water sources and springs etc.

ix) Substation location/design to ensure that noise will not be a nuisance to neighboring properties. Provision of noise barriers near substation sites will be made.

x) Security fences will be erected around substations. Warning signs shall be displayed. xi) Design of substations shall be made so as to include modern fire control systems/firewalls.

Provision of fire-fighting equipment shall be made to be located close to transformers, switchgears etc.

4.4 33/11/0.4 kV distribution overhead lines 83. The project will put up new sub-stations for 33/11 kV transformers and feeders as well as pole mounted 11/0.4 kV distribution transformers (DTRs). The work will be carried out by setting up structures on poles/towers and right-of-way (RoW) clearances will be required for 33/11/0.4 kV distribution lines as per Indian Electricity Rule (IE Rule) 7925 design and IE Act 2003. 84. For selection of optimum route, the following points are taken into consideration: i. As a principle, distribution alignments generally pass through all populated areas of the three

towns, but they shall maintain the safe distance26 away from any houses or structures27 as prescribed in the Electricity Act.

ii. Construction activities do not adversely affect the population living near the proposed lines and does not create nuisance for any public utility services, playgrounds, schools, other establishments etc.

iii. The Medium Voltage/Low Voltage (MV/LV) line route does not infringe with area of natural resources. Alignments are selected to avoid waterlogged and unstable areas for both financial and environmental reasons.

iv. The route of the MV/LV line does not affect any monument of cultural or historical importance. v. Care must be taken to avoid lines crossing any forest areas or areas of high density of trees. 85. OPTCL has conducted detailed studies through SPARC and PRDC for finalizing the proposed locations of the substations as well as undertaken route selection for overhead 33 kV and 11 kV lines in close consultation with the local community. Various alternative alignments were considered and minor alterations in route were often made to avoid any inconvenience to the community.

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Public consultations have been carried out for all substation sites (e.g. 132/33kV and 33/11kV substations) identified for this Project. In case of any changes in locations, the sites would be selected after following the consultation process in accordance with ADB's SPS 2009.

25 The Indian Electricity Rules, 1956

26 Minimum distances mentioned in Annexure A3.B

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4.4.1 Analysis of alternatives 86. Engineering alternatives to using underground cable focused primarily on cost and the resiliency in case of cyclones vis-à-vis the overhead transmission line; the current placement of the UG cable being optimal in this scenario where towers for withstanding 350 km/hour would be difficult to place in crowded areas. If the alternative of “not building” was considered, then the absence of 132/33 kV Autonagar GIS substation would result in continued power shortages in the area due to lack of proper transmission and distribution infrastructure in future. 87. If the criterion mentioned above for the underground or overhead lines, substations as mentioned in earlier sections are not met, then OPTCL considered alternative routes or redesigned the component to meet them. Keeping this in mind, various options were considered and studied by OPTCL during DPR preparation before the final alternative was proposed to ADB for funding. Annexure 4 gives the location analysis for transmission underground lines; Annexure 5 gives an illustrative locational analysis of the transmission substation. Annexure 6 gives the locational analysis for 33 kV substations whereas the Annexure 7 gives the locational analysis for 33/11/0.4 kV lines in the project area. 4.4.2 Reasons for the final selection 88. Considering the various reasons based on information in the Annexures 4, 5, and 6, the UG cable locations, 132 kV and 33 kV substation locations as well as overhead distribution lines selected (as per Annexure 7) were found to be suitable as they involved use of right-of-way of the roads to avoid right of way problems as well as less intrusive construction in highly populated areas. 4.5 Environment Impacts and Mitigation Measures 89. The potential environmental impacts associated with the project occur during the pre-construction, construction phases, which typically involve: • Excavation of sites for project facilities (if at all), including transport and disposal of excavated

materials, erosion at construction sites, possible noise/dust pollution, and management of workers and waste.

• Spills of fuel and other lubricants at the construction site/workshop/repair site that may affect soil and water quality.

• Dust and Noise during the use of construction equipment and vehicular movement. 4.5.1 Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures Needed during the Design/Pre-

Construction Phase 4.5.1.1 Land for substations 90. There is no acquisition of land required for proposed substations as all lands are owned by government. For underground cable laying and overhead lines, the existing right of way of the roads will be used. For overhead lines, new poles/towers would be erected near existing ones and then replaced as required. 91. The following measures will be taken prior to the project activities: • Avoid rainy season if possible for the underground project activities to avoid hardships to local

population, • Ensure existing drainage/water supply facilities are maintained in working condition, • Arrange for location to preserve topsoil and reinstate after construction is completed,

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4.5.1.2 Impacts on Temporary Use of Land 92. The mobilisation of construction equipment and construction materials will require space for storage and parking of construction vehicles and equipment, construction material storage yards, and small labour camp to avoid environmental impact and public inconvenience. These locations must comply with the local laws and regulations and need approval from municipal authorities and must be situated away from highly populated areas, water bodies, natural flow paths, commercial and residential areas. 4.5.1.3 Route Selection 93. Care has been taken that underground lines routes must avoid water logged areas and unstable areas especially since the state gets a lot of rainfall. The routing of the lines is selected to avoid trimming of any trees, relocation of people and threats to common property resources. Engineering measures will be taken by the EPC contractor to prevent soil runoff into drains, and reduce impacts due to construction of underground line and substations on nearby properties. In ROW of the road inside the town, there will be a drains in most areas between the houses/establishments and the UG cable. 94. The overhead conductor must not affect any of the sewerage/drainage system; as well as no streams should be disturbed. Apart from limited disturbance during construction for lines and substation, there will be no long-term effects on water quality and will be restricted to the construction phase only. 4.5.2 Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures Needed during Construction 95. The impacts on the environment from various activities of the project can be categorised as follows: • Impact on Physical Resources

o Impact on Topography o Impact on Climate

• Impact on Environmental Resources o Impact on Air Quality o Impact on Noise Levels o Impact on Surface Water Quality o Impact on Ground Water Quality o Impact on Soils and Geology

• Impact on Ecological Resources o Terrestrial Ecology o Wild Life o Aquatic Ecology

• Impact on Human Environment o Health and Safety o Agriculture o Socio-economics o Resettlement and Rehabilitation o Cultural sites o Traffic and Transport o Interference with other utilities and traffic

• Waste Disposal o Solid waste disposal

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o Liquid waste disposal. 96. The impacts of the project activities on various environmental attributes are discussed in subsequent sections. 4.5.2.1 Impact on Physical Resources

Impact on Topography 97. During the construction of the underground transmission/distribution line and substation, the topography will change due to excavation of trenches. These trenches will be filled and the loose soil levelled at each trench site once the cable is completely laid. The road will be restored and surplus earth, if generated, will be disposed of in consultation with municipal authorities. 98. Open excavations will be fenced, and trenches covered where public walkways or vehicles must cross. 99. No topographical changes are envisaged during the operation phase of the underground transmission/distribution line and the substations. Mostly, the existing access routes will be utilised during the operation and maintenance of the transmission and distribution lines. Impact on Climate 100. There will be hardly any removal of trees/cultivation and therefore there will be no impact on the climate conditions from the proposed project both during the construction and operation phases. In case of any tree cutting, the relevant tree cutting permissions would be obtained from the relevant regulatory agencies. Impact on aesthetics of landscape 101. The proposed underground 132 kV transmission and 33 kV/11 kV distribution lines and substations do not create visual pollution as they are all located in urban centers. The local 33/11/0.4 kV overhead lines are aligned with the urban roads inside crowded clusters thereby not requiring any actual consideration to aesthetics in the selection criteria for their locations. 4.5.2.2 Impact on Environmental Resources Impact on Air Quality 102. During the construction phase, the activity would involve excavation for the trenches and movement of vehicles carrying the construction materials along the roads. This would give rise to emission of dust particles thereby affecting air quality marginally at the site. Regular use of water spray systems should be employed at construction sites and along construction roads to minimize dust. The impact will be transitory in nature and therefore is assessed to be of low significance. Covering of stockpiles, minimising double handling and drop loads as well as sprinkling of water during excavation will reduce the dust emission to a great extent. 103. The transmission line and the substation will not have any negative impact on the air quality of the area during the operation phase. Impact on Noise Levels

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104. During the construction phase, the major sources of noise pollution are digging of trenches using pneumatic hammers and mechanical shovels as well as movement of vehicles carrying the muck, construction material and equipment at site. All access roads along the alignment are motor able and project traffic would be minimal. The major work of the construction is expected to be carried out during the day time as the digging work will cause noise at nights which might not be desirable as residential areas will be exposed to noise generated during the construction phase which will have considerable impact on residents. 105. All construction vehicles and pneumatic drilling equipment should be maintained in proper working order to minimize noise emissions, and not operated at night if possible to minimize noise. DPR has indicated that approximately 350m long sections of the UG cable would be laid and buried with only ends being left uncovered for interconnection purposes. The local businesses and community will be consulted to plan working hours at each section in order to minimize disruption of road and noise at irregular hours. 106. Following measures will help to keep noise and vibration in acceptable level during construction phase: • Contractor shall preferably limit working time for activities that create noise within normal

waking hours of the public except for construction site near public sensitive receptors. Construction related activities closer to sensitive receptors will be scheduled in coordination with the relevant authorities and community.

• Noisy equipment such as generators will be sited away from residential areas. • Contractor and suppliers of construction materials will strictly implement noise control

regulations stipulated by the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control Rules 2000) for all construction vehicles and equipment.

• At construction sites, contractor shall equip their heavy construction equipment and plants with exhaust silencers to limit the engine noise so as not to exceed 75 dB (compacters/rollers, loaders and cranes) and regularly maintain all construction vehicles and machinery that will meet the CPCB’s Noise Standards.

107. During the operation phase of the project, there will be humming noise from substation transformers which will be felt only up to 5 to 10 m area. The baseline ambient noise levels will be measured by OPTCL prior to commencement of the works. OPTCL will ensure that the ambient noise levels meet the CPCB standard for commercial and/or residential areas or do not exceed the baseline levels if these were already beyond the stipulated norms. Impact on Surface Water 108. During the construction and operation of the underground transmission/distribution contamination of water bodies may result due to spilling of construction materials and surface runoff from the construction site joining the water body. There may be increase in the turbidity levels temporarily if the surface runoff during construction meets the drainage. This can be avoided by careful selection of the trenching alignment so that the surface runoff does not meet the drainage system of the city. It is proposed to use the HDD technology that will ensure no water drain or rivulet are crossed. 109. Thus incorporation of following measures will minimise anticipated impact due to obstruction of natural flow paths and existing drainage: • Provisions of temporary drainage facilities and routing ponds to the particular locations if

existing drains are obstructed due to construction activities. • Maintenance of all drainage paths by avoiding blockages at all times. • Contractor will minimise excavation of beds of any drains, irrigation systems, and other water

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drains and water bodies. Adequate drinking water facilities, sanitary facilities and drainage in the temporary sheds of construction workers should be provided to avoid the surface water pollution. Provision of adequate washing and toilet facilities will be obligatory. This will from an integral component in the planning stage before commencement of construction activity by the contractor. 111. For construction of overhead lines, there will not be any major impact on the surface and ground water quality in the area. Operation of transmission lines will not cause any release to the surface water bodies. Impact on Hydrology and Water Resources 112. Water needs during construction of the project would be limited to sanitary water and minimal amounts of water for construction (such as spraying for dust prevention). There would be a negligible impact on water resources. Operation of the lines would neither require any water nor pollute the water resources. Impact on Ground Water Quality 113. Ground water pollution can take place, if oily waste get leached by precipitation of water and percolate to the ground water table. The silt discharge from the earth work around water bodies, oil, grease and fuel release from the construction vehicles/equipment and spoil from construction and other construction related activities such as raw sewerage from worker accommodation sites may mix with runoff water. This situation will accentuate during the rainy season and could have a significant impact on surface and ground water. Thus following measures will be required in order to prevent deterioration of water quality from the construction and construction related activities28: • All construction vehicles and equipment will be maintained in proper conditions without any

leakages, • Contractors shall use silt traps and erosion control measures where the construction is carried

out in close proximity to the drains and water bodies to avoid entering of cement particles, rock, rubbles and waste water to the surrounding water bodies,

• Construction activities requiring trench digging will be preferably done in the dry season.

Impact on Soil and Geology 114. Project activities including excavation, cut and fill operations will enhance the soil run-off during the rainy season. The impact on soils will be due to soil erosion at the underground trenching construction sites along the access routes. The excavation activity and land clearance in the erosion prone areas have to be minimised while conducting the trenching work. Also increased acceleration of surface runoff will damage the drainage system. The impacts associated with excessive erosion and other civil works can be avoided or minimised by following mitigation measures: • Berms and/or silt curtains will be constructed around all excavation/trench sites and along all

drains to prevent soil run-off and sedimentation. • Minimise obstruction or destruction to natural drainage pattern of the surrounding area. • Proper treatment of clearing and filling areas against flow acceleration. • Turfing work will be taken prior to rainy season around the substation. • Contractors shall follow proper muck disposal plan for cut and fill operation around sharp/deep

slope areas. • Stacking activities will preferably be done in non-rainy season, as the stacked materials will

spread all over the area and contaminate close by water bodies. Prolonged use of temporary storage piles of material will be avoided, or covered, or wetted regularly to prevent dust and erosion.

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4.5.2.3 Impact on Ecological Resources

115. Although the substations are constructed on vacant government land and transmission/distribution line is routed through the right-of-way of the urban road through populated areas; there is no displacement of people or animals in the area. There are no national wildlife park, wildlife sanctuary, bird sanctuary, wetland, coastal regulated zone in the project area. The ecological impacts are briefly described in the following sections. Effect on Flora and Fauna 116. There is no forest area and no declared environmentally sensitive area in the vicinity of the project. No trees will be removed from the project area. Noise, vibration and emission from construction vehicles, equipment will occur during construction stage in temporary manner. Since this project is located in urban area, there are no rare, endangered, endemic or threatened flora and fauna present in project area that will be affected due to project activities. Impact on Terrestrial Ecology 117. There is no sensitive ecological area, protected areas such as national wildlife park, wildlife sanctuary, bird sanctuary in the project area. The loosening of the top soil generally causes soil erosion, however, it would be primarily confined to the project site during initial periods of the construction phase and would be minimised through adoption of mitigation measures like paving and water sprinkling. Removal of Trees 118. There will be no removal of trees and vegetation near the construction sites or along right-of-way of the road. However, if any tree is cut, requisite permissions from the relevant authorities will be obtained, and compensation will be paid as per GoO norms. The terms and conditions associated with any such tree cutting permissions will be strictly complied with. Effect on Local Road Network 119. Besides digging the roads for laying of underground cables; transformers, underground cable and associated material, substation equipment, iron bars, concrete materials, digging and trenching equipment, will be transported through the local urban road network to the project sites in the city. Transporting of large quantities of materials using heavy vehicles could exceed the carrying capacity of the road. This would lead to physical damages to local road network. Thus, it will be necessary to obtain consent from Public Works Department (PWD) or National Highway Authority to use local/national highway roads prior to transportation wherever applicable. Also, contractor will properly maintain all road sections, which will be utilised for the construction related activities. Speed limits will be posted and adhered to by construction vehicles. Aggregates (e.g., sand, gravel, rock) will be sourced only from approved quarries; and will be transported by covered trucks to avoid nuisance to road users. Wherever possible, underground cable construction vehicles will use different roads or dedicated lanes of roads shared by the public. 120. Roads will be completely restored to their original condition once the cable is laid to enable the residents to return back to their normal access routes.

121. The Contractor must develop a system of incident response during construction phase for 132 kV and 33 kV substations and UG cables for 132/33/11 kV power lines to protect workers and the public. Contractor must ensure that emergency vehicles must be able to access all houses/businesses in the work area at all times. Disposal of Debris

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122. As a result of construction related activities, spoil and debris will be generated during the construction stage. Improper disposal of the debris will have an impact on the surrounding ecology, public health and scenic beauty. Following measures will minimise the impacts associated with disposal of debris: • Spoil materials (soil, sand, rock) or surplus earth generated from construction activities shall be

used wherever possible for site levelling and back-filling. Dismantled and demolished structural materials, if any, should not be dumped in low lying areas.

• Selection of the disposal site for excess muck which excludes locations which are closer to residential, commercial and public is necessary by the contractor. Prior approval will be obtained for such dumping areas from relevant regulatory and local authorities.

• Dumped materials can interfere with the drainage pattern of the area, any water bodies, low lying urban land area if not planned properly.

123. During operation phase, there will be no maintenance required of the corridor for underground cable. For any overhead lines, lopping of trees may be required for maintenance purpose. This will also reduce the chances of fires due to electric sparks. Wild Life 124. The project area is located a minimum of 45 km aerial distance away from any wildlife sanctuary/national parks listed in Table 11 in previous section. There are no reserved forest area in the vicinity and no sensitive flora and fauna in the area. Impact on Aquatic Ecology 125. The proposed underground transmission line would cross under the small streams, which are usually seasonal in nature, along the national highway using the HDD techniques that does not affect the streams and drains. No significant impacts on aquatic ecology of the streams are envisaged during the monsoon period. 4.5.2.4 Impact on Human Environment

Health and Safety 126. Health and safety impacts will be in terms of risk of accidents caused due to electrocution, lightening, fires and explosions. The lines near the houses will be allowed only if they meet the statutory requirements29 within the RoW. Necessary training regarding safety aspects to the personnel working at the transmission line will be provided by the contractor. Personal protective equipment like safety gloves, helmet, mufflers etc. will be provided during construction period and during the maintenance work. First aid facilities will be made available with the labour gangs and doctors called in from nearby towns when necessary. The contractor may make available a vehicle/ambulance and stretcher at construction sites as required. 127. Project activities may create accidental damage to general public and the construction workers. Therefore, contractors will take necessary action to enhance personal and public safety during construction through following measures: • Organise awareness programs relevant to personal safety of the workers and general public in

the area. • Installation of warning signs to particular locations such as transverse points of local road

network near the underground transmission lines trenches. • Provide protective safety belts, footwear, helmets, goggles, eye-shields and clothes to workers

depending on their duty. • Arrangement of proper first aid unit and transport facilities to take injured people to the

hospitals.

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• Workers will be covered by the statutory Workmen Compensation as per GOI laws by the contractor as well welfare schemes of Odisha government30.

• To minimize the risk of public and worker injury appropriate GoI regulations on Occupational, Safety, and Community Health will be applied or be consistent with international good practice, as reflected in internationally recognized standards such as the World Bank Group’s Environment, Health and Safety Guidelines 31 that govern the safe and orderly operation of civil works will be followed.

• Prevent public access to the underground cable site or substation property with effective fencing, and clear signage indicating the dangers of the different facilities. The public will be kept clear of all equipment maintenance areas.

Safe Electrical distances 128. The EA will ensure safe distances for all conductors for overhead lines during construction and operations is maintained in accordance to Indian Electricity Rules (attached in Annexure 3 B). Agriculture 129. No loss of agriculture will happen as the 132 kV line alignments are plotted along the right-of-way of the National highway and inside the city along the urban roads periphery. Socio-Economics 130. Construction of underground transmission/distribution line will generate local employment, as number of unskilled labours (men/women) will be required at the time of construction activities. Local employment during this period will increase socio-economic standards of the residents of the project area. Local workers should be used as much as possible to prevent or minimize influx of migrant workers, and incidence of social disease and community unrest. Temporary Outage of the Electricity 131. Temporary disconnection of power supply will occur during the construction activities. Thus, general public and the commercial places, which are located in project-affected area, will face inconvenience for short periods of time. Thus following measures will be taken: • Advance notice to the public about the time and the duration of the utility disruption, and • Restore the utilities immediately to overcome public inconvenience. Cultural sites 132. There are no archaeological, historical or cultural sites along the route alignment. In the case of chance find of cultural artifacts and property/archaeological features during excavation/construction works, GOI’s regulations shall apply and will be observed by contractors. Traffic and Transport 133. During the construction phase, the contractor shall develop a Traffic Management Plan in consultation with local authorities to minimise traffic disturbance by avoiding high-density areas (both commercial and residential) using proper traffic signs, ensuring proper access roads and avoiding road blockage. The installation of the UG cable transmission/distribution line at the curb of the streets will directly affect access to adjacent houses and commercial establishments. Business activity and access to commercial establishments and residences will potentially be disrupted when the UG cable is installed. Traffic along the sections being trenched will be disrupted with some 30

Since July, 2010, all new public and private construction projects that employ manual laborers pay 1 per cent labor cess to the state government in line with the Central legislation, the Building and the Other Construction Workers Cess Act, 1996. The cess charged on the construction cost of the project (minus the land cost) and the collected cess go towards a welfare board, which has schemes such as health insurance, training, crèches for construction workers. 31

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construction vehicles and the movement of construction materials in/out of the area. Interference with Other Utilities and Traffic 134. A standing committee - Power Telecom Co-ordination Committee (P.T.C.C.) has been constituted by Government of India to plan and implement the mitigating measures for the induced voltage (design information provided in Annexure 3A), which may occur nearby telecom circuits and suggest necessary protection measures to be adopted. The committee suggests measures like rerouting of the telecom circuits, conversion of overhead telecom circuits into cables etc. to minimize the interference. It is mandatory for EA to seek clearance prior to construction from telecom authorities and wherever necessary infrastructures are likely to be affected by the construction of underground transmission lines. In general, the system will be planned and executed in such a way that adequate clearance will be maintained between transmission lines and the railways, civil aviation and defense installations as per mandatory provisions. 4.5.2.5 Waste Disposal

Solid Waste Disposal 135. The solid waste generation at construction sites will mostly include metal scraps and wooden packing material. Waste will be minimised and recycled wherever possible. Final waste will be collected and disposed of in compliance with applicable GOI/GoO regulations and rules by the contractor. Sanitary Waste Disposal at Construction Sites and Labour Camps 136. Most labor camps for lines will be situated in urban areas, they may use community amenities available at these places; however, in the absence of such amenities, the contractor will make all necessary arrangements. Worker camps at substation sites must have adequate domestic waste collection facilities and sufficient pit latrines, if there are no community latrines available, that must be located away from public areas and surface waters. 137. Most labour will be staying in urban sprawls which normally use community services for solid waste, water and sanitation. However, the contractor shall ensure that adequate drinking water facilities, sanitary facilities and drainage in construction sites for workers should be provided to avoid the surface water pollution. This should form an integral component in the planning stage before commencement of construction activity. 138. There will be proper solid waste disposal procedure to enhance sanitation of workers who stay in camps at new substation sites, as old substation sites will have the sanitation facility. Thus, possibilities of infecting water borne diseases or vector borne diseases (parasitic infections) will be eliminated by adopting proper solid waste disposal procedure.

139. Following measures are needed to protect and enhance the quality of environment during the construction stage: • A better way to overcome garbage disposal as mentioned above is by reducing or avoiding the

construction of labour camps, thus the selection of majority of skilled and unskilled workers from the project influence area will be a proper measure in this regard.

• Provision of the solid waste disposal, sanitation and sewage facilities at all substation sites for the construction/labour camps to avoid or minimise health hazards and environmental pollution.

• Contractor will handle and manage waste generated from the construction/labour camps without contamination to natural environment which will reduce risk to general public who stay close to sites. Also contractor will be responsible to enhance the quality of environment.

• Adequate supply of water will be provided to the urinals, toilets and wash rooms of the workers’ accommodation at substation sites.

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Liquid Waste Disposal 140. There will be no oil or chemical waste generation during the construction of underground transmission and distribution lines, hence no mitigation is required. For substations, the transformer oil is the main constituent of the liquid stored. The transformer oil shall be stored as per IS -1866/2000

32 and IEC-60422/1998 codes- and any waste oil shall be disposed as per

Hazardous Waste (Management, Handling, Trans-boundary Movement) Rules 2009 as amended; and any waste oil removed from transformer will be sold to government approved recycler and will not be disposed of in the ground or any rivulet/stream as per EMP. 141. Fuel and other lubricants will need to be stored at the construction sites. Best industry practice will be required to ensure that accidental spills and discharge to the soil and aquatic environments are prevented. Any fuel (including drums and tanks, if any) should be placed at least 10 m away from waterways and no equipment is to be refueled within this distance. 142. Only trained personnel should undertake handling of fuel and lubricants. In addition, machinery will be properly maintained and waste oil and oil filters will be disposed of in accordance with prevailing environmental regulations. This will be the contractor’s responsibility. Distance from Sensitive Receptors 143. Table 13 below depicts analysis from the environment survey conducted along the proposed alignment of the underground cable between Goiloundi (on way to Narendrapur) to Ambagada grid and between Ambagada and Gosain Nua (onway to Autonagar). It shows that most respondents have drains that are within 0-3 m of the house/businesses and distance of this drain from the center of the road is about 4-10 m - an area within which UG cable may be laid. Also majority have water pipelines within 0-3 m, whereas there are no sewer lines in the city as all houses have soak pits and septic tanks for waste. Table 13: Distances from Drains, water pipelines and access paths to houses/businesses No. Distance How far is the

drain/nallah from your house/business

How far is drain/nallah from the center of the

road

How far is water pipeline from your house/business

1 0-1 m 52% 1% 18% 2 1-3 m 40% 2% 50% 3 4-10 3% 84% 21% 4 11-20 3% 13% 10% 5 21-40 2% 0% 1% No. Responses Is your house/business

water logged due to rains

Is there alternate entry/exit/road access available for house/business if the road is blocked?

1 Yes, Always 4% 8% 2 Sometimes

when drain get choked

10% 0%

3 Never 86% 92% Source: Environment survey in June 2014

144. Most residents have conveyed that their houses are never water logged due to rains and if the road access is blocked, there is no alternate access available to their homes and businesses. This table further accentuates the need for the EPC contractor to ensure these aspects – drains, pipelines, soak pits, road access be kept open and safe for local residents as well as ensure that emergency vehicles are to ply. The working space used on the road shall allow sufficient access residents to their residences/establishments wherever the underground work is proposed. 145. Distance from various receptors such as schools, hospitals, community centers, houses,

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Code of Practice for Electrical Maintenance and supervision of Mineral Insulating oil in Equipment. Supervision and maintenance guide for mineral insulating oils in electrical equipment.

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national highway, temples etc.is give in Table 14 below:

Table 14: Approximate distance of subprojects from sensitive receptors No. Name of

Substation Distance from

houses, other

facilities

Distance from project site to schools

Distance from project site to Temple etc.

Distance from project

site to Community market

Distance from

National Highway or major road or railways

Distance from Health

Facilities

Type/Use of Land in area

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

1 Autonagar 132 kV

100 meter

2 km 5 km 1.5 km NH-5- 1 km Rail track -

100m

3 km Government land

2 Berhampur Medical

100 meter

200 meter 1km 1 km NH-215- 1 km

100m Government land

3 Gopalpur 200 meter

2 km 4.2 km 2 km NH-5-20 km 2 km Government land

4 Municipality Kalyanmandap

100 meter

1 km 500 meter 1 km NH-5 -10 km MKCG-2 km

Government Land

5 Lingrajpur None- None None None 40 m from rail track

None Government land

6 Water works None None None None 3.5 km form Ambagada

None Government land (Water

works) 7 Nilakantha

Nagar 50 meter 500 meter 500 meter 1 km NH-5 -4Km City

Hospital-3 km

existing S/s

8 Goodshed 50 meter 1 km 1 km 1 km NH-5-500 meter

MKCG-3 km

Existing S/s

9 Ambagada 50 meter 1 km 1 km 1 km NH-215-1 km

City-3 km Existing S/s

10 Lochapad 50 meter 1 km 1 km 1 km NH-215-1 km

City-1 km Existing S/s

11 Kansi 50 meter 2 km 1 km 1 km NH-5-1Km PHC-2 km Existing S/s 12 Lathi 100

meter 1 km 2 km 2 km NH-215-4

km City

Hospital-7 km

Existing S/s

13 Ambapua 500 meter

1 km 2 km 3 km NH-5-4 km MKCG-5 km

Existing S/s

14 Rangeilunda (University)

1 km 2 km 1 km 2 km NH-5-4 km MKCG-10 km

Existing S/s

15 Narendrapur 500 meter

2 km 1 km 1 km NH-5-2 km MKCG-5 km

Existing S/s

16 Chhatrapur 50 meter 500 meter - 2-km NH-5 100 m Existing S/s 17 Bidhyut Pur 100

meter 500 meter 50 meter 1 km NH-215- 1

km 2 km Government

land 18 Corporation

Road 100

meter 500 meter 1.5 km 500 meter NH-215- 1

km 2 km Government

land

Testing and Commissioning 146. Environmental impacts identified during construction are temporary in nature. At the completion of work, the contractor will be required to rehabilitate and clean up all work sites. This includes repairing damage to pavements, roads, and drainage systems. All drains will be cleaned and the waste will be removed from the sites after commissioning. The contractor and the OPTCL will be responsible for implementing this requirement.

147. Annexure 11 provides some sample photographs of the project components.

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4.5.3 Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures Needed during Operation 148. Once sub-stations and power lines (both underground and overhead) are fully erected, fencing, danger signs will be installed at each that clearly identify and warn of the dangers of climbing into an operational substation or digging into operational underground cable. Signage meeting the IS:9457 or equivalent IEEE33 standards will need to be placed on all underground cable openings and overhead power lines warning of the electrical hazards. Erection, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractor will also need to advise the community about the location and associated dangers of the same. Electric Shock 149. This may lead to death or injury to the workers and public in the area. This can be minimised or avoided by: • Security fences around substation. • Establishment of warning signs. • Careful design using appropriate technologies to minimise hazards. Maintenance of Transmission line and Substation 150. The substations are operated and maintained 24x7 by trained maintenance staff of the EA. During operation of the UG cable transmission line, the EA shall ensure that induced voltage of the underground cable stays within design parameters. This will ensure there is no potential risk from electromagnetic fields (EMF) from cable to the local public. Flooding and Groundwater 151. The design of the substation site includes sufficient infilling to a grade that will be resilient to flooding associated from a 100 year storm. 152. Similarly, the UG cable transmission line is designed to withstand long periods of standing water from flooding and increased ground water levels during monsoon period. Oil Spillage 153. Waste batteries and transformer oil will be disposed of through lead waste re-processors in accordance with the provisions of CPCB and compliance with these provisions must be reported to ADB through the biannual environmental monitoring reports. These hazardous materials will be stored at the substation site in secure places that have impermeable lined flooring that prevents oil and chemicals from leaching into the ground with a storage capacity of 110%.

154. Contamination of water on land/nearby water bodies by the transformer oil can occur during operation due to leakage or accident. Substation transformers are normally located within secure and impervious areas with a storage capacity of 110%. Also proper drainage facilities will be constructed during the construction stage to avoid overflow or contamination with natural flow paths especially during the rainy season. OPTCL will maintain account of the usage of oil, using technical methods and procedures for oil monitoring mechanism, and will have mitigation plan for any oil spillage. Storage of bulk fuel will be on covered concrete pads away from the public and worker camp. Fuel storage areas and tanks will be clearly marked, protected and lighted. Contractors will be required to have a plan to handle fuel and oil spillage which shall be submitted prior to commencement of works and will be approved by OPTCL.

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Sulphur Hexa fluoride (SF6) Leakage34

155. SF6 is a non-toxic greenhouse gas used as a dielectric in circuit breakers, switch gear, and other electrical equipment. The total requirement of SF6 to be used in the project will be finalized after detailed engineering design by the EPC contractor. Very high grade sealing system and erection methodology will be followed to keep the loss of SF6 within 0.5%-1% every year. Thus, the project’s contribution to greenhouse gas emissions could be estimated only after the detailed designs are finalized. SF6 handling is part of each bidding documents technical specifications and required design, and routine tests are done after manufacturing of the circuit breaker. SF6 gas handling system for evacuation and storage is always used for the maintenance of the circuit breaker. OPTCL will have requisite systems in place to monitor the SF6 gas leakage, and records will be maintained in each substation. This allows tracking of any release of SF6 gas to the atmosphere. 156. In GIS substations, switchgear has a special SF6 leakage alarm system that provides special alarm, tripping systems and annunciators as standard equipment in the Technical specifications for the supplier. The readings of the same are available at the Control Room of the substation for monitoring purposes. 4.6 Environmental Management Plan 157. The environmental management plan (EMP) has been prepared for the sub-project that discusses the anticipated impacts, monitoring requirements, and development of mitigation measures with respect to the following stages: (i) pre-construction, (ii) construction, and (iii) operation and maintenance. Detailed, site-specific mitigation measures and monitoring plans were developed and will be implemented during the project implementation phase. 158. The EMP is given in Annexure 8 which identifies feasible and cost effective measures to be taken to mitigate environmental impacts including the roles and responsibilities for implementation. A summary environmental impact matrix and the mitigation measures are given in Table 15 below.

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Table 15: Environmental Impact Matrix Nº Environmen

tal Attribute Potential Impacts

Nature of Impact

Magnitude of Impacts Mitigation Measures

Implementation & Monitoring Low Medium High

A. Physical Resources 1. Topography Change in the surface

features and present aesthetics due to the construction of the project.

Direct/ Local/ irreversible

X The surface soil will be restored to normal slope and the road restored after underground cable laying. If there is any excess soil, it shall be disposed of at location determined by municipal authorities.

During construction phase

2. Climate No significant impacts on the climatic conditions

Direct/ Local/ irreversible

X No measurable impact on the climatic conditions, hence no mitigation measure is recommended


B. Environmental Resources 1. Air Quality Project will have marginal

impact on air quality during the construction period due to increase in the dust emission.

Direct/ Local/ reversible

X Water sprinkling at construction site, limited bare soils, construction material carried in covered vehicles, maintenance of vehicles etc.

During construction activity

2. Noise Noise due to general construction activities.


X Restriction of noise generating activities at night, usage of equipment fitted with acoustic measures, and use of personal protective equipment like ear plugs, mufflers etc.

During construction activity

Noise arising from humming noise from transformers


X To maintain a safe distance or provide proper shielding near residential areas. Installation of noise shields if required.

During operational phase

3. Surface and Ground Water quality

Runoff from the construction site


X Careful siting of underground cable trenches, poles and substations.

Before and during construction activity

Domestic wastewater from construction sites


X Since most work is done in urban area, Municipal Corporation has made suitable

During construction and operation

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Nº Environmental Attribute

Potential Impacts Nature of Impact



arrangements through private/CBO. For substation construction, the labor will use facilities being constructed at new site or those existing in existing substation site. Open defecation by workers will be discouraged.

4. Soils and Geology

Soil erosion due to erection and clearing of vegetation in the RoW. Soil contamination due to spillage of oil and lubricants


X

X

Avoiding sites, which are prone to soil erosion. Leveling of construction sites. Concrete lining pits for storage of oil and lubricants at the workshop

During and after the construction activity

C. Ecological Resources 1. Terrestrial

Ecology No Loss of vegetation Direct/

Local/ irreversible

X Location of substations and poles on non-cultivable land area.

Before the construction phase

2. Terrestrial Fauna

Disturbance to the local fauna during construction


X No wildlife habitats exist in the area. Minimise encroachments, and indirect impacts.

Before and during construction phase

3. Aquatic Ecology

Runoff water from construction site and labor camps.


X Appropriate setback for all construction and camp sites and proper disposal of wastewater waste to avoid polluting the drains. The urban drainage system does not contain any documented aquatic ecology.

Before and during construction phase

D. Human Environment 1. Health and

Safety Fires, explosion and other accidents at the route alignment of MV line.

Direct/ Local

X Use of personal protective equipment during construction and proper barricading of work areas for restricted access during activities. Fire hazards

During construction and operation phases

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Nº Environmental Attribute

Potential Impacts Nature of Impact



and accidents avoided during maintenance by maintaining proper distance from houses etc. Regular inspection of lines for faults prone to accidents.

Exposure to electromagnetic (EM) fields

Direct/ Local/ continuous

X Design of sheath to ensure induced voltage within standards

Before and after the construction phase.

2. Agriculture No loss of agriculture land due to underground cable and pole erection


X Municipality to provide suitable areas within city for dumping surplus soil from cable trenches.

Before and during construction phase.

3. Socio-economics

Beneficial impacts from electrification. Job opportunities during construction phase

Direct/ regional

X Unskilled labor and indirect benefits. Overall economic growth of the region.

During construction and operational phases

4. Resettlement Resettlement of the house falling along the RoW.


X No houses disturbed. Before the construction phase.

5. Cultural sites No archaeological, historical or cultural important sites are affected by the construction of the lines.

Direct /Local/ reversible

X No archaeological, historical or cultural important sites in the area, hence no mitigation required

During Design

6. Traffic and Transportation

Traffic congestion due blocked roads where UG cable work is going and the movement of construction vehicles


X Avoid high density traffic areas, proper traffic signs at the construction site, alternate traffic management plans and ensuring proper access roads


7. Solid Waste Generation

Probability of Surface and ground water pollution

Indirect/ Local/ reversible

X Minimisation, reuse and recycle whenever possible. Separated wooden and scrap will be collected and disposed of in compliance with applicable regulations and rules.

During construction and operation phases

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5.0 INSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME 5.1 Institutional Requirements 159. The Executing agency GoO, Department of Energy, is acting through OPTCL. The oversight body for the project will be the technical committee of experts of GoO. The key institutions involved in project management and implementation, including the environmental assessment and review process for sub-projects are Project Management Unit (PMU), OPTCL, and the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) as described below. 160. The project management unit (PMU) for implementation of OPSAP shall consist of officials from the EA for project and financial management. It will designate one of its officials as a nodal officer to work closely with the project implementation unit (PIU) at field levels. The institutional arrangements and responsibilities are detailed below. OPTCL/PMU 161. The PMU Head of the level of Senior General Manager (Sr. GM) will be responsible for coordinating all functions with ADB, GoI, DEA, GoO and OPTCL. PMU head will coordinate Environment and Social/R&R reporting, Legal, Finance and Accounts, Procurement and Contracts, and other functions. The OPTCL PIU shall work under the guidance of the PMU head. 162. OPTCL, under the PMU, will hire a full-time, qualified and professionally experienced Senior Environmental Expert (SEE), on a contractual basis (or on deputation from other government agency) immediately till the closure of the project, The SEE, will have working experience in similar capacity in implementation of linear projects that involve underground working. SEE will have oversight responsibilities, on behalf of the PMU head, for monitoring all environmental management related requirements for the project. SEE shall report directly to the Head of PMU and assist EA, OPTCL and PMU in day-to-day management of environmental safeguards. If the need arises, OPTCL has agreed to hire additional person(s) and pay from their own budget. The project management structure is shown in Figure 8.

163. The duties of the SEE will include at a minimum: (i) ensuring statutory compliance with respect to environmental regulations at the national, state and local levels including consistency with international good practice, as reflected in internationally recognized standards such as the World Bank Group’s Environment, Health and Safety Guidelines for Transmission and Distribution sector; and the ADB’s Environmental Safeguards: A Good Practice Sourcebook-Draft Working Document (November 2012); (ii) ensuring that the appropriate part of the environmental management and monitoring plan is included in the bidding and contract documents; (iii) ensuring that the environmental safeguards related requirements are properly explained to other PMU, PIU, SOUTHCO, and contractors staff; (iv) undertake field visits for oversight of field offices and construction contractors for monitoring and implementing environmental mitigation measures at work sites; (v) liaising with the field offices and contractors and facilitating resolution of the environment-related issues emerged during project implementation; (vi) ensuring conducting public consultations during implementation and making the grievance redress mechanism fully functional; (vii) ensuring that the contractors (through PIU) submit monthly reports on the implementation of environmental safeguards; (viii) updating environmental documentation in case of change in scope on account of realignment, change in locations, etc. for ADB approval; and (ix) preparation of semi-annual environmental monitoring reports for submission to ADB. PMU will also be responsible to maintain all environmental safeguards related records pertaining to the project till the project is closed and, will hand-over all these records to OPTCL to be

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retained for preparation of project completion report. PIU 164. The PMU shall implement the ADB loan at the corporate level and the PMU will be supported for implementation activities through the EA’s field offices/ Project Implementing Unit (PIU). The PIU/field offices of EA will be responsible for the implementation of EMPs through contractors and consultants in consultation with SEE. 165. The PIU/field offices of EA will have overall responsibility to manage the site activities. For management of EMPs, PIU will conduct overall coordination, preparation, planning, implementation, and financing of all field level activities. Keeping in view enhancing the planning and implementation of environmental safeguard skills at the PIU level, PIU staff will be nominated for capacity building training programs periodically in consultation with PMU. These trainings will be identified by PMU in consultation with ADB.

Consultants, Construction Contractors, Equipment Suppliers, and Other Service Providers 166. It is proposed to engage one construction and supervision consultant (CSC) for implementation supervision. The CSC will have one qualified and experienced environment expert on intermittent basis (16 person-months out of 30 months contract period) to supervise implementation of environmental safeguards under its scope throughout their contract period. 167. EA will ensure that contractors must hire one full time, qualified and professionally experienced Environment Health and Safety Officer throughout the contract period for each contract package to carry out regular EMP monitoring and implementation. The construction contractor will have primary responsibility for environmental management, and worker health and safety at sub-project construction sites under their control. They will be required to adhere to all national and state level environmental, health, and safety related regulations and guidelines; and implement relevant sub-project environmental management measures in the IEE and EMP documents prior to and during construction. The contractors will ensure that all relevant labor licenses are obtained, and all labor is adequately insured as per GOI and Odisha Labour law.

Asian Development Bank 168. ADB will review the IEE, and the semi-annual environmental monitoring reports submitted by EA during project implementation; and disclose environmental safeguards documents on its web site in accordance with SPS 2009 and the ADB’s Public Communications Policy 2011. 169. Further details on agencies responsible for EMP implementation activities are shown in Table 16. Table 16: Institutional Roles and Responsibilities for EMP Implementation Activities

Activity Responsible Agency Project Initiation Stage Clearances/approvals from relevant GOI/GoO agencies- roads, rivers, railways, telecom etc.

PMU

Disclosure of IEE/EMP details on OPTCL website PMU Conducting discussions/meetings/workshops with APs and other stakeholders

PMU (SEE)

Updating of EMP mitigation measures, if needed, based on discussions with stakeholders

PMU (SEE)

EMP Implementation Stage Meetings at community/household level with APs PIU (primary responsibility), Field Office/

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Activity Responsible Agency CSC/Contractor

Implementation of proposed EMP mitigation measures PIU (primary responsibility), Field Office CSC/Contractor

Consultations with APs during EMP implementation PIU (primary responsibility), Field Office /CSC/Contractor

Grievances Redress PMU-SEE (primary responsibility), PIU/ District Authorities/ Council Administration

Internal monitoring PMU (primary responsibility)/CSC ADB-Asian Development Bank; AP-Affected Persons; EA-Executing Agency; EMP-Environmental Management Plan; PMU- Project Management Unit; CSC – Construction Supervision Consultants; SEE – Senior Environment Expert at PMU

170. The field office will be responsible for internal monitoring of the EMP implementation, and will forward monthly environmental monitoring reports to the PMU with details of activities and progress made during EMP implementation. The Senior Environment Expert at PMU will review these reports and provide guidance on areas that require improvement. It will also prepare corrective actions plans and follow-up with PIU and the contractors for its implementation. OPTCL will be responsible for implementing internal monitoring systems for EMP implementation, and will submit semi-annual environmental monitoring reports to ADB. The reports will cover EMP implementation with attention to compliance. The semi-annual environmental monitoring report will also include the corrective actions taken during the reporting period and proposed in near future for the problem areas. On-going consultation feedback, complaints received, and measures taken to resolve the complaints will also be incorporated in the semi-annual report.

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PMU LEVEL PIU LEVEL * Most interaction of environment function within the PMU is with Contracts and Procurement Unit, PIU, CSC and contractors. The entire structure is shown to provide overall linkages between various PMU functional departments.

Coordination and Planning

(DGM, Senior Environment Expert

GOVT. OF INDIA & DEA

FINANCE & ACCOUNTS

* (GM)

CONTRACTS & PROCUREMENT

UNIT (GM)

ADB & GOVT. OF ODISHA

PROJECT IMPLEMENTING UNITS (DGM, CSC Environment consultant

LEGAL UNIT * HR UNIT *

HEAD PMU (Sr.GM)

Figure 8: Project Management Structure

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5.2 Environmental Monitoring Plan (EMoP) 5.2.1 Monitoring 171. The mitigation measures suggested requires monitoring of environmental attributes both during construction and operational phase of the project by the EA. During the design and pre-construction stage, monitoring will be the responsibility of the EA. The EA will be hire a qualified full time Senior Environmental Expert in the PMU who has previous experience in working on similar underground construction projects. During the design process, the SEE will ensure inclusion of all environmental issues in the bidding documents, and incorporation of mitigation measures into design and contract documents. During the construction and operation phase of this project, the SEE shall conduct regular monitoring of the environmental aspects specified in the EMP with support from the CSC experts and the PIU nodal officer. 172. During the construction phase, the mitigation measures to be taken during the construction stage will be mostly implemented by the main contractor for which the contractor will recruit a full time Environment, Health and Safety officer. The environment experts with the CSCs will provide requisite guidance and supervise the implementation of EMPs. During the operation stage, monitoring will be the responsibility of the facility owner and the distribution licensee. The Project Head/DGM-in-Charge of the project shall have the overall responsibility of its monitoring. 173. The field office of OPTCL and (its EPC contractors) will adhere and comply with all measures and procedures identified in the EMP. The plans, endorsed by the OPTCL and GoO, will be monitored in accordance to ADB’s SPS 2009 requirements. Mitigation measures related to construction as specified in the EMP will be incorporated into civil works contracts, and their implementation will be primarily the responsibility of the contractors. In addition, contractors will submit monthly progress reports on the implementation of EMP measures. The PMU OPTCL in turn will report to ADB on progress achieved against the EMP activities and milestones on a semi-annual basis. Progress reports will include a description of implementable activities and their status; identify the responsible party (ies) involved in their implementation; and provide project management schedules and timeframes for doing so, along with their associated costs. 5.2.2 Air, Water, Noise, Soil quality Monitoring 174. In addition to the EMP, to ensure that project would not be generating a negative impact to the overall environment quality, an EMoP has been prepared. The monitoring activities of the project include site supervision, verification of permits, monitoring of water quality, soil, noise and air. EA shall hire the services of an accredited laboratory to prepare baseline information for all the required parameters before the start of construction as shown in Annexure 8. 175. Monitoring of the quality of water, soil, air and noise during the construction stage is the responsibility of the EA. EA will hire a CPCB accredited laboratory from Odisha to monitor the parameters at the frequency mentioned in Annexure 9. The PIU, OPTCL will inform the contractor of the results achieved of the testing and supervise the operations to ensure there are no violations of GOI air, noise, water and soil quality. A sample Environment Monitoring Report is attached in Annexure 9, which will be required to be submitted semi-annually by OPTCL to ADB. This annexure gives the sample report to be prepared by the EPC and gives the parameters to be monitored and their frequency of monitoring during construction and operation of substation sites. Monitoring of SF6 as per standard protocol shall be measured at the substation as well as underground cable for sheath checking and reported in the EMoP.

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Performance Indicators 176. The reports will table all indicators measured with the monitoring plan of EMP including performance monitoring indicators Table 17 below.

Table 17. Performance Monitoring Indicators for Project

No. Major Environmental Component

Key Indicator Performance Objective Data Source

Pre-construction Phase

1 Public Consultation and Disclosure

Affected public and stakeholders

Meetings with public stakeholders contacted during IEE, introduce grievance mechanism

Minutes of meeting, and participants list (done)

2 Bid Documents Incorporation of requirements of EMP

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EMP appended to bidding documents with clear instructions to bidders for EMP

Bid documents

3 Air, Noise, Water, Soil Quality baseline development

Requirements of EMoP

Develop baseline for the project and then review periodically against the baseline

Test reports by an accredited laboratory hired by EA for the tenure of project

Construction Phase

1 Affected water quality

TSS, oil and grease, BOD, TDS

CPCB environmental standards and water quality criteria met

Monitoring by PMU

2 Air quality Dust, CO, NO2, SO2, noise

NAAQS standards and AQ levels never exceed pre- construction baseline levels

PIU and contractor monitoring reports

3 Soil quality Solid and liquid waste

Collection and storage all waste from construction camps and sites as per waste management rules.


4 Hazardous materials and waste

Oil, gasoline, grease

Program of procedures to manage store and dispose all wastes from construction camps and sites practiced.


5 Public and worker safety

Frequency of injuries

Adherence to GoO Health and Safety regulations

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international good practices.

Contractor reports

EMP: Environment Management Plan, EMOP: Environment Monitoring Plan. AQ: Air Quality SO2- -Sulphur Dioxide; NO2- - Nitrogen Dioxide; CO- Carbon Monoxide EC - Electrical Conductivity; DO - Dissolved Oxygen; TSS - Total Suspended Solids; TDS-Total Dissolved Solids BOD - Biological Oxygen Demand; NAAQS - National Ambient Air Quality Standards;

5.3 Critical Environmental Review Criteria

(i) Loss of irreplaceable resources

177. Government lands are being provided for the substations and no trees are required to be cut at the substation premises and transmission and distribution lines. The underground laying of 132 kV and 33 kV cables is limited to digging trenches along right of way of the road. Thus, there will be no net “Biodiversity Loss” for the project implementation as a whole.

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(ii) Accelerated use of resources for short-term gains

178. The project will not use any natural resources occurring in the area during construction, operation and maintenance phases. The construction material such as concrete mixers, diesel generators, panels, panel mounts, steel, cement etc. shall come from factories. The sand and grit shall be procured from local government approved suppliers while the excavated soil shall be used for backfilling to restore the surface. Thus, it shall constitute only a minor accelerated use of resources only during the construction period.

(iii) Endangering of species

179. The project area is far away from any protected area and hence there is no possibility of endangering/causing extinction of any species in the state.

(iv) Promoting undesirable rural-to urban migration

180. The project will use only government land for construction. There will be no loss of land holdings and hence, there is no possibility of any migration.

(v) Increase in affluent/poor income gap

181. The project will increase availability and reliability of power in Ganjam district in the Odisha state. It is well known that power is a key input to the economic development of any area. Past experience indicates that economic development leads to generation of more jobs, which in turn should raise the living standards of poor. 5.4 Environmental Management Plan Budget Costs 182. The main benefits of the environmental management plan are (i) ensuring that environmental standards are met during design, construction, and operation of the project; (ii) providing offsets to negate project impacts especially ecological impacts. Without such expenditures, the project might generate significant environmental impacts, causing the biophysical environment in the area to deteriorate and indirectly depressing the economies of local communities. 183. In order to comply with the environmental protection measures as suggested in the above sections, illustrative costs towards environmental mitigation measures are given in Table 18. It is estimated that USD 1,179,400 would be included as the EMP costs – both one time and recurring. The bid by EPC contractor will include all costs associated with environmental mitigation measures, supervision and monitoring pertaining to all civil work, utilities and sewage, drainage controls, site access controls, fire safety and suppression.

Table 18: Summary of Estimated Costs for EMP Implementation Activity Units Unit cost in $ Total Cost in $.

1 Cost of EMP (Contractors Cost)

a. Civil works – UG works n/a 400,000b. Utilities and sewage – UG works n/a 320,000c. Drainage controls – UG works n/a 30,000d. Site access controls – UG works n/a 40,000e. a-d above for substation works n/a 50,000f. Fire safety and suppression n/a 40,000 Total Cost towards EMP (Contractors cost) 880,000

2 Implementation Monitoring Budget

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a. Test of Air, Noise, Soil, Water Quality parameters lump sum 50,000b. Environmental Training lump sum 50,000 50,000c. Senior Environmental Expert 36 months 1,000 36,000d. Senior Environmental Expert (travel budget

including other costs) Per month 650 23,400

e. Office Expenditure Lump sum - 25,000f. Contingency 115,000 Total - Implementation Monitoring 299,400

a Estimated costs are indicative only for expected implementation effort as per assumptions.

Assumptions: 1a.f. Design and construction costs: route survey @ 100% of DPR estimate; civil works @ 33% of DPR estimate; utilities and sewage @ 33% of DPR estimate; drainage controls @ 100% of DPR estimate; site access controls @ 50% of DPR estimate; fire safety & suppression @ 100% of DPR estimates. Total = 0.9% of total project cost. 2a. Undertaking monitoring of environmental parameters through recognized laboratories (part of civil contract) -

Air and noise sampling/testing @ Rs. 12,000 per sample and Rs. 3,000 per sample. Soil and water sampling @ Rs. 5,000/per sample and Rs. 5,000/per sample respectively. Total of 60 samples each (of air, noise, and water) x 4 events. Testing frequency proposed at commencement of construction, and every 6 months afterward for the following 24 months, for a total of 4 testing events. – a total of $50,000.

2b. Environmental monitoring and compliance training for OPTCL personnel (3 per year for 2 years estimated at lumpsum).

2c. Senior Environmental Specialist Expert for total of 36 person-months for reimbursement cost of $1000 per month. If the need arises, OPTCL has agreed to hire additional person(s) and pay from their own budget.

2d. Travel budget for Senior Environmental Expert to conduct of field inspections; $650 per month for 36 months. USD 1 = Rs. 60

Source: OPTCL and ADB estimates.

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6.0 GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM 6.1 Awareness of Stakeholders 184. During public consultation sessions of the IEE study, the discussions with groups and individuals was conducted to make them aware of the proposed project. Thus, the project-affected community residing beside the proposed distribution line has gained a reasonable knowledge about the potential grievances, which will arise in the future. 185. A community awareness programme will be conducted one month prior to construction by the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) of OPTCL regarding the scope of the project, procedure of construction activities, utility of resources, identified impacts and mitigation measures. The Senior Environment Expert from PMU will participate in these events, and ensure that the feedback received is appropriately reflected in implementation. These awareness programmes will help the community to resolve problems and clarify their distrusts related to the proposed project at initial stage. 186. The community will be informed about the Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM), procedure for making complaints, including the place and the responsible person to contact for any grievance. 6.2 Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) 187. OPTCL does not have any specific Environment or Social Safeguards Policy regarding generation/distribution projects currently. SPS 2009 requires OPTCL to establish a Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) having suitable grievance redress procedure to receive and facilitate resolution of affected peoples’ concerns, complaints, and grievances about the project’s environmental performance. The grievance mechanism will be scaled to the risks and adverse impacts on environment due to the project type, size, type of area (sensitive area) and impacts. It should address affected people's concerns and complaints promptly, using a transparent process that is gender responsive, culturally appropriate, and readily accessible to all segments of the affected people at no costs and without retribution. This GRM would consist of a Grievance Redress Committee (GRC) headed by the Project Head. The committee would consist of the following constitution as listed in Table 19.

Table 19: Constitution of Grievance Redress Committee 1 Project Head, OPTCL 2 Sub District Magistrate/District Revenue Officer or their nominee 3 Representative of local Council 4 Women representative of council 5 Representative of EPC* contractor 6 Senior Environment Expert of PMU 7 PIU’s Field Executive

* (EPC) - Engineering, Procurement and Construction Contractor

188. This GRM will provide an effective approach for resolution of complaints and issues of the affected person/community. Project Management Unit (PMU) shall formulate procedures for implementing the GRM, while the PIU shall undertake GRM’s initiatives that include procedures of taking/recording complaints, handling of on-the-spot resolution of minor problems, taking care of complainants and provisions of responses to distressed stakeholders etc. paying particular attention to the impacts on vulnerable groups. 189. Field level grievances will be addressed through Grievance Redress Committees

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(GRC) to be formally constituted at each PIU, and the nodal environment officer of the PMU would be responsible for management of complaints pertaining to environmental aspects. The GRC would comprise of representatives from the PIU, PMU, local administration, and local residents. A gender balance would be ensured. A complaint register will be maintained at each site for a subproject. The GRCs will be formally notified and established at the project sites, and will function as open forums for hearing complaints and exploring quick resolutions to resolving conflicts. A suitable outreach program will be carried out for local residents to be aware of the presence of such grievance redress mechanism such as notices in the local urban body offices; project sign board providing names and contact details of persons with whom complaints could be lodged; etc. Ideally, the local residents will be encouraged to discuss their grievances with the contractors. If the contractors fail to resolve the issue within two weeks, then the PIU/CSC would escalate the issue to GRC for resolution 190. Grievances of affected persons (APs) will then be brought to the attention of the Project head of the PIU. Grievances not redressed by the PIU will be brought to the Grievance Redress Committee (GRC) set up to monitor subproject Implementation for each subproject affected area. The GRC will determine the merit of each grievance, and resolve grievances within an outer time limit of one month of receiving the complaint. Each GRC will record its deliberations and inform the concerned parties of a resolution within 3 weeks of its findings and recommendations. Communities will be informed about the GRC through the outreach mechanism of the EA. The PIU will keep records of all grievances received including: contact details of complainant, date that the complaint was received, nature of grievance, agreed corrective actions and the date these were affected, and final outcome. 191. The proposed mechanism does not impede access to the country’s judicial or administrative remedies. The AP has the right to refer the grievances to appropriate courts of law if not satisfied with the redress at any stage of the process. The flow chart showing Grievance Redress Mechanism is presented in Figure 9.

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Figure 9: Flow chart showing Grievance Redress Mechanism

( * ) Affected Persons can approach the court of law at any time during the Grievance redress process.

Head of Field Office–

OPTCL

Not Addressed

Grievance Redress

Committee

Grievance

Addressed

Court of Law *

Affected Persons

On the spot Grievance resolution

Not

Addressed

Grievance resolution

Affected Persons can approach court of law at any time during Grievance redress process

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7.0 PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND INFORMATION DISCLOSURE

7.1 Information Disclosure 192. OPTCL will submit to ADB the following documents for disclosure on ADB’s website: (i) the final IEE; (ii) a new or updated IEE and corrective action plan prepared during project

implementation, if any; and (iii) the environmental monitoring reports.

193. OPTCL will provide relevant environmental information, including information from the above documents in a timely manner, in an accessible place and in a form and local language(s) understandable to affected people and other stakeholders in accordance with the ADB SPS 2009 and Public Communications Policy 2011. For illiterate people, other suitable communication methods will be used. 194. IEE results including proposed mitigation measures will also be communicated to the local community before commencement of construction through their posting on the website of OPTCL as well as providing a mechanism for the receipt of comments. 7.2 Consultation and Participation 195. EA will carry out meaningful consultation with affected people and other concerned stakeholders, including civil society, and facilitate their informed participation. Consultation process undertaken under the directions of the PMU (i) which began at the project preparation stage and will be carried out on an on-going basis throughout the project cycle; (ii) will provide timely disclosure of relevant information that is understandable and readily accessible to groups and individuals, and specially women; (iii) is undertaken in an atmosphere free of intimidation or coercion; (iv) will be gender inclusive and responsive, and tailored to the needs of disadvantaged and vulnerable groups; and (v) shall enable the incorporation of all relevant views of affected people and other stakeholders into decision making, such as project design, mitigation measures, the sharing of development benefits and opportunities, and implementation issues. Consultation will be carried out in a manner commensurate with the impacts on affected communities. The consultation process and its results will be documented. OPTCL has carried out first round of consultations, and the feedback is reflected is subsequent paragraphs. . 196. Consultation will be based on the following principles: (i) Early start in the individual sub-project preparation stage and continuation throughout

the project cycle; (ii) Timely disclosure of relevant and adequate information to affected people in a

comprehensible and readily accessible format in local language; (iii) Ensuring the absence of intimidation or coercion during public consultation; (iv) Gender inclusive and responsive with focus on disadvantaged and vulnerable groups,

and (v) Enabling the integration of all relevant views of affected people and stakeholders into

decision-making. 7.3 Public Consultation 197. Public consultations were conducted in project-affected area between June 5- June 28, 2014. A summary of public consultations giving their view is attached in Table 20. Some issues, as considered appropriate by OPTCL shall be incorporated into the work plan for the contractor. 198.

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Table 20: Summary of Public Consultation Issues Discussed People’s views and perceptions Proposed Action

plan

General Perception about Project

Across the communities almost all of them were not aware of the proposed underground cable laying work under the Project. Most of the participants reported that they came to know about the underground cable laying work during this consultation only. Almost all the people were positive and supportive towards the proposed project.

Awareness by OPTCL through public meetings already held with public representatives.

Support of local people for proposed project

The communities from different locations of the town expressed their full support during implementation of the project as the project has been perceived to have great potential to improve the power supply and reduce outages during cyclone and climatic disaster. Majority of the people also hoped that the project will help to address the daily power cut in their respective areas. Few of them also pointed out that the improvement in power supply will be beneficial to the production units/factories.

Awareness by OPTCL through public meetings already held with public representatives.

Critical issue and concern by the local people for the project

Most of the communities held the view that there are no critical issues regarding the project. They believed that if the underground cable laying under the project will contribute to regular power supply then they will manage the problems due to construction work for a temporary period. However, some people raised issues/concerns that included (a) shifting the shop to another location if the work is long term; (b) losing the traditional customers due to change of place of shops if it is long term; (c) safety should be taken as priority during and after the underground cable laying work.

EMP has clauses for the EPC contractor to ensure health and safety issues of public and workers.

Perceived loss from the project

Most of the people across the locations pointed out that the perceived losses from the project are: temporary loss of business, and difficulty associated in possibly temporarily shifting of shops/business to another location. Some people expressed their apprehension that the unit price of the electricity tariff might be increased after the underground cable laying work. Few people believed that the loss will be minimal as the cable laying work will have temporary impact to the mobile vendors.

EMP has clauses for the EPC contractor to avoid or minimize disturbance to community.

Suggested solutions from the community

To address the perceived losses from the project the community across the locations of the town suggested various solutions: 1) Cable laying work has to be done within limited time period and restoration of road should be done on an urgent basis; 2) The work should be completed on an urgent basis so that everyone can return to normal business life; 3) Local contractors familiar with the problem of local people should be selected to undertake the underground cable laying work.

EMP has clauses for the EPC contractor to ensure community is not inconvenienced.

Suggestions from community for better implementation

Most of the people across the communities expressed their views and opinions to make the implementation effective and smooth. These suggestions are: underground cable laying should be done in night time; contractor should immediately restore the road after the underground cable laying; Municipality should be given instruction that drain should not be choked during or after the cable laying; Night hours is the best time for the contractor to do the underground cable laying work as traffic will be less in the night time;

EMP has clauses for the EPC contractor to ensure community is not inconvenienced.

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Issues Discussed People’s views and perceptions Proposed Action plan

underground cable laying and filling of soil should be done on the same day; and the contractor should coordinate with the local people to avoid bad incidents with the local people.

Issues on access to house/shops during the implementation work

Most of the people across the communities thought that their shops or house along the street might be inaccessible during the cable laying work. The community suggested that to address this problem the local contractor should provide a space to get the entry into the house and shops during the implementation work and the entry space has to be near the house and shops.

EMP has clauses for the EPC contractor to ensure proper traffic management plan.

Issues regarding drainage facility

Almost all the people across the communities felt that the drains in front of their shops/house will get clogged due to the digging work. Most of the people agreed that drainage is a major issue along the road as most of the time it gets clogged and municipality does not take necessary action to clear the drain. The digging of soil will further aggravate this drainage problem. Majority of the participants suggested that the drains need to be cleaned on a weekly basis.

EMP has clauses for the EPC contractor who will coordinate with local authority to ensure proper drainage.

Issues affecting the water supply, and sewerage

Across the communities most of the people mentioned that the underground cable laying work might affect the water supply, and drainage system near the house/shops. To deal with this situation the people suggested that the Contractor should instruct the labor to work in a way so that the water supply and drainage system remains unaffected.

EMP has clauses for the EPC contractor who will coordinate with local authority to ensure proper drainage.

Traffic management in the area during construction

During the consultation across the communities it was observed that it is a busy road. So everyone felt that traffic management in the area during road construction is very important to ensure smooth implementation. Majority of the people opined that it is a busy road and after digging of soil the road might get narrower. Hence, it is important that traffic should be managed in proper way till the work is finished with restoration of road.

EMP has clauses for the EPC contractor to ensure proper traffic management plan.

199. Total 188 local residents were consulted. Annexure 10 gives the names of all participants of the public consultation conducted by OPTCL. Annexure 10 also indicates a summary of location wise public consultations conducted during the field survey of project sites. The transcript of these discussions are available with OPTCL and will help PMU, PIUs and the EPC contractors conduct a proper needs assessment to ensure the issues raised by people are addressed appropriately.

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8.0 FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 200. Impacts are manageable and can be managed cost effectively - environmental impacts are likely to result from the construction activity from underground laying of cables along roadsides, construction of sub-stations and overhead distribution lines. Careful mitigation and monitoring measures and review/assessment procedures have been specified to ensure that minimal impacts take place. The detailed design by the EPC contractor would ensure inclusion of any such environmental impacts that could not be specified or identified at this stage are taken into account and mitigated where necessary. Those impacts can be reduced through the use of mitigation measures such as correction in work practices at the construction site, or through the careful selection of substation sites and route alignments. 201. The proposed project will have a number of positive impacts and negative impacts to the existing environment as follows: • Significant improvement in the quality and reliability of the electricity supply to the project

affected area according to current demand is the main positive impact. • As all proposed substation lands are owned by the government, there will be no

acquisition of land. The underground 132 kV, 33 kV or 11 kV cables or the overhead 33/11/0.4 kV cables are not passing through any forest or sensitive area and there is no removal of trees for the substations and lines. All the above are the main positive impacts of the proposed project.

• The project will help in improving the resiliency, reliability and quality of service of the power distribution in the area in terms of reducing outages and minimizing outage time while responding to disasters such as floods and cyclones while maintaining acceptable frequency and voltage levels at the consumer end.

• In addition, electricity supply will help agricultural activities, students and public, increase land value, create lot of income generating activities, and the system resiliency of the entire network will be enhanced to ensure higher system endurance during cyclones, floods or any other unforeseen event.

• Environment pollution – mainly related to air, water and noise due to digging of trenches along the road side using mechanized excavators, laying down of excavated soil on side of the road, its overflow into drainage system, transportation of construction materials, storage and disposal of excess soil/debris, nuisance from dust due to vehicular movement on loose soil, as well as the noise due to dismantling and construction activities inside the substation areas will impact the community in the adjoining area. Although, it is a very short term negative impact due to proposed project, EPC contractor, EA shall endeavor to reduce the hardship of local residents wherever the underground cable will be laid.

202. EMP has been prepared. One round of public consultation was conducted at the 132 kV underground cable site, some 33 kV UG cable sites and some substation sites. The results indicate broad support for the project based on perceived economic and social benefits. Most impacts are expected to occur during the construction phase of underground cable erection; though more enhanced in comparison to overhead 132 kV and 33 kV lines erection process. There will be temporary in nature occurring for a shorter period of time. 203. GRM will be implemented by EA to address any complaints/issues during project implementation. 204. No endangered or protected species of flora or fauna are reported in the project area. Adequate provisions have been made for the environmental mitigation and monitoring of predicted impacts, along with their associated costs. Adverse impacts if noticed during implementation will be mitigated using appropriate design and management measures. The project is not considered highly sensitive or complex.

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9.0 CONCLUSIONS 205. In accordance with the ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement 2009, the proposed project is categorized as “Category B” requiring an IEE. Therefore an IEE was prepared for the project. 206. Government land has been proposed for new substations and the renovation of substations will be done on their existing premises. However, temporary impacts are foreseen for the duration when the underground cables are laid in terms of restriction of access of existing houses, commercial establishments. The construction-related disturbances to the environment and community concerned will be mostly short-term disturbances during the construction of substations and the laying UG cable power line. The UG cable will be trenched along urban streets between proposed 132 kV Autonagar station – existing 132 kV Berhampur grid station and then again from 132 kV Berhampur Grid station upto Narendrapur Grid station. The other 132 kV underground line alignments are situated along national highway and open areas where right of way under the road is available. Similarly 33 kV underground alignments in the city use the right of way of the local roads. The construction-related impacts and disturbances associated with the placement of the UG cable will be minimized with all work on the trenched line being conducted during hours when it most convenient for local residents. The restoration of roadway sections dug-up for cable trenches will be made immediately once cable is laid in the particular section. Until that time, the contractor shall provide access to local population to the homes, commercial establishments for their daily use through commuter passageways, including alternate right-of-way open for emergency services like movement of fire tenders and ambulances in the area of underground work going on. Any utility such as sewer, water, drainage if disconnected, will be connected immediately. 207. Construction activities will cause environmental impacts and most of the potential environment impacts which are temporary, site-specific, and reversible in nature. The EMP and the EMoP have been prepared for the project and responsibilities for implementation assigned. The anticipated environmental impacts can be easily mitigated through implementation of EMP. 208. Overall, the environmental impacts associated with project are mainly limited to the construction period and can be mitigated to an acceptable level by implementation of recommended measures and by best engineering and environmental practices. Benefits far outweigh negative impacts - the proposed project will improve operational efficiency and quality of power, reliability of the system and at the same time will reduce systemic losses. Reliable supply of power to the towns will boost economic development of the area by strengthening the power infrastructure and providing it resiliency and robustness to avoid its disruption during cyclones or any flooding in future.

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ANNEXURES Annexure 1: Indian - National, Local, Other Applicable Environmental Laws, Regulations, and Standards as applicable to the project. Indian Environmental Regulatory and Policy Framework Selection A1.1 National Government Environment Classification 1. Under the GoI’s Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification 2009, the environmental classification of projects is determined by Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), GoI and there are two possible outcomes:

• Category A: A project is classified as Category A if it is likely to have significant negative

impacts and is thus one of the types of project listed in this category in the EIA Notification. Such projects require EIA, plus Environmental Clearance (EC) from MoEFCC;

• Category B: A project is classified as Category B if it is likely to have fewer negative impacts and is listed in this category in the EIA Notification. These projects require EC from the State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA), who classify the project as B1 (requiring EIA) or B2 (not requiring EIA), depending on the level of potential impacts. Projects classified as B2 require no further study.

Indian Policy, Legal, and Administrative Framework 2. The major Indian acts, rules and policies which are relevant to the project activities are: The Electricity Act (1910) and its Amendments (2004) and (2007) and the Electricity Rule (1956) and its Amendments (2000); The Indian Telegraphic Act (1885) and its Amendments (2003); The Environment Protection Act (1986); The Forest Act (1980); The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013); and The National Environment Policy (2006). Table A1.1 gives an illustrative list of acts and their applicability to the project. Table A1.1: Indian Regulations as Applicable for the Proposed OPSAP No Name of Regulation Applica

bility Remark

ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS 1 National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 Yes 2 The Environment (Protection) Act; 1986 and

Environment (Protection) Rules 1986 and amendments

Yes Umbrella Act to the Air, Water and Noise Acts

3 The Bio-medical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 1998

No

4 Coastal Regulation Zone Notification, Ministry of Environment And Forests, (Department of Environment, Forests and Wildlife), 6th January, 2011

No Subprojects situated away from coastal areas.

5 The Hazardous Waste (Management, Handling and Trans-boundary Movements) rules, 2009

Yes

6 Batteries (Management and Handling) Rules, 2001 and further amendments

Yes

7 Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation) Rules, 2000 as amended in 2005

Yes

8 Forests (Conservation) Act, 1980 and Rules 1981 No 9 The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 No 10 The Biodiversity Act, 2002 No

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No Name of Regulation Applicability

Remark

11 The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 Including Rules 1982 and 1983

Yes

12 Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000 and the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) (Amendment) Rules, 2010

Yes

13 The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution), Act, 1974 including Rules, 1975 (as amended up to 1988)

Yes

14 The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution), Cess Act, 1977 including Rules 1978 and 1991

Yes

15 The Indian Forest Act 1927 No 16 The National Environmental Appellate Authority Act,

1997 No

17 National Wetland rules GSR 252 E No REGULATIONS RELATED TO LAND AND LABOUR

1 Building and Other Construction Workers Act 1996 Yes Key legislations providing guidelines for onsite labour and worker management and welfare

2 Interstate Migrant Workers Act 1979 Yes In case workers and labourers working at the project sites are migrants from other states

4 The Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 Yes 5 Indian Treasure Trove Act, 1878 (as modified upto

September 1949) Yes

6 The Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972 Yes 7 The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act,

1986 Yes

8 The Bonded Labour (Abolition) Act 1976 Yes 9 The Trade Union Act, 1926 No 10 Minimum Wages Act, 1948 Yes 11 Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923 Yes ESI Act or Workmen

Compensation Act 12 The Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act,

1970 and Rules Yes

13 The E.P.F. and Miscellaneous Provisions act, 1952 Yes 14 Factories Act 1948 Maybe In-case OPTCL more than ten

full time employees during the operations phase of the project

15 ESI Act, 1948 (Employees State Insurance Act, 1948) Yes ESI Act or Workmen Compensation Act applicable to OPTCL

16 Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 Yes 17 Employers’ Liability Act No. 24 of 1938 Yes

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY 1 The Indian Factories Act, 1948 and State Rules No 2 The Shops and Establishment Act and State Rules Yes 3 The Petroleum Act, 1934 and the Petroleum Rules No 4 Gas Cylinder Rules and Static and Mobile Pressure

Vessels (Unfired) Rules, 1981 No

5 Central Electricity Authority (Safety Requirements for Operation, Construction and Maintenance of Electric Plants and Electrical Lines) Regulations 2008

Yes Detailed design, maintenance procedures. Details in A2.4

6 CGWA Notification No.21-4/Guidelines/CGWA/2009-832 dated 14th October 2009

Yes

7 Indian Electricity Act Yes

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A1.2 Relevant Acts of Government of Odisha No. Name of Regulation Applicability Remark

1 The Odisha Municipal (Amendment) Act, 1951, Amendments

Yes

2 The Odisha Preservation of Private Forests (Amendment) Act, 1957

Yes In case of tree cutting

3 The Odisha Hydro- Electric Projects and Flood Control Works (Survey) (Amendment) Act, 1962

No

4 The Odisha Irrigation (Amendment) Act, 1968 No 5 The Odisha Agricultural Land (Utilization) Act, 1969 Maybe 6 The Odisha River Pollution Prevention

(Amendment) Act, 1974 No

7 The Odisha Forest Act 1972 Yes In case of tree cutting 8 The Odisha Forest (Odisha Amendment) Act, 1983 Yes In case of tree cutting 9 The Odisha River Pollution Prevention (Repeat) Act,

1983 No

10 The Odisha Water Supply and Sewerage Board Act, 1991

Yes

11 The Ancient Monuments Preservation (Amendment) Act, 2002

Yes

12 The Odisha Communal Forest and Private Lands (Prohibition of Alienation) Act 1948

No

13 The Forest Produce (Control and Trade) Act, 1981. Yes In case of tree cutting 14 The Odisha Kendu Leaves (Control & Trade) Act,

1961 No

3. Apart from the above-mentioned regulations, the Government of India has also structured a number of policies that are relevant to OPTCL’s initiatives. The key policies have been provided in Table A1.2. Table A1.2: Indian Policies related to Projects

No. Name of Regulation Applicability Remark

ENVIRONMENT, FOREST & LAND RELATED POLICIES 1 National Forest Policy, 1988 No 2 National Environmental Policy 2006 Yes 3 Wildlife Conservation Strategy 2002 No A1.3 India and Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs)37 4. India is member of almost all major Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs), under four clusters, namely the following: A. Nature conservation; B. Hazardous material; C. Atmospheric emissions; and D. Marine environment. 5. There are 20 major multilateral global MEAs, to which India is a signatory. These are listed below: A. Nature conservation (i) Ramsar Convention on Wetlands (ii) CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Fauna and Flora)

37 Source: http://www.moef.nic.in

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(iii) TRAFFIC (The Wildlife Trade Monitoring Network) (iv) CMS (Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species) (v) CAWT (Coalition Against Wildlife Trafficking) (vi) CBD (Convention on Biological Diversity) (vii) ITTC (International Tropical Timber Organisation) (viii) UNFF (United Nations Forum on Forests) (ix) IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources) (x) GTF (Global Tiger Forum) B. Hazardous material (i) Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety (ii) SAICM (Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management) (iii) Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) (iv) Basel Convention on the Control of Trans-boundary Movement of Hazardous Waste and

Their Disposal (v) Rotterdam Convention on Prior Informed Consent (PIC) for certain Hazardous

Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade C. Atmospheric emissions (i) UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change) (ii) Kyoto Protocol (iii) UNCCD (United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification) (iv) Montreal Protocol (on Ozone Depleting Substances) D. Marine environment (i) IWC (International Whaling Commission A1.4 Technical Standards, Rules and Regulations for Indian Power Sector Central Electricity Authority is the technical agency making regulations consistent with the Electricity Act, 2003 under section 177 and carry out the provisions of the Act. The following relevant regulations are notified and published in official gazette of GOI and available on the web-site of CEA:- a. Central Electricity Authority (Installation and Operation of Meters) Regulations, 2006 –

Notified on 17.3.2006 b. Central Electricity Authority (Grid Standards for Operation & Maintenance of

Transmission lines) Regulations, 2010- notified on 26.06.2010. c. Central Electricity Authority (amendment to the regulations on “Installation & Operation of

meters”) regulations, 2010- notified on 26.06.2010. d. Central Electricity Authority (Measures relating to safety & Electric Supply) Regulations,

2010- notified on 24-09-2010. e. Central Electricity Authority(Technical Standards for Construction of Electric Plants and

Electric Lines) regulations, 2010-notifed on 20-08-2010 f. Central Electricity Authority (Safety Requirements for Construction, Operation and

Maintenance of Electrical Plant and Electrical Lines) Regulations, 2011-notifed on 14-02.2011.

g. Central Electricity Authority (Technical Standards for Construction of Electrical Plants and Electric Lines) – Regulations 2010.

h. Central Electricity Authority (Technical Standards for connectivity to the Grid) (Amendment) Regulations, 2010.

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Annexure 2: Asian Development Bank’s Safeguards Policies A2.1 Asian Development Bank’s Environment Classification The ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement (SPS), 2009 is applicable to all projects. These projects can be categorized as A, B, C or FI. Table A2.1 below provides a list of categorisation of the activities related to Environment, Safeguards, as per ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement 2009. Requirements: Table A2.1: Environment Safeguards Categorization: Definition Category Environment

A — Significant Investments that anticipate significant adverse environmental impacts that are irreversible, diverse, or unprecedented. These impacts may affect an area larger than the sites or facilities subject to physical works.

B — Less Significant

Investments with potential adverse impacts that are site-specific, few if any of them are irreversible, and in most cases mitigation measures can be more readily designed than for Category A investments.

C — Minimal or impact

Investments that have minimal or no adverse environmental impacts.

FI — Financial Intermediation

Investment of ADB funds through financial intermediaries (FI)

A2.2 ADB Prohibited Investment Activities List (PIAL) At an initial stage of identifying project activities, the ADB's Prohibited Investment Activities List (described below) will apply. If the investment involves a prohibited activity, OPTCL will not consider the investment. The following type of projects do not qualify for Asian Development Bank financing: (i) production or activities involving harmful or exploitative forms of forced labour38 or child

labour39;' (ii) production of or trade in any product or activity deemed illegal under host country laws

or regulations or international conventions and agreements or subject to international phase outs or bans, such as (a) pharmaceuticals40, pesticides, and herbicides41,(b) ozone-depleting substances42, (c) polychlorinated biphenyls43 and other hazardous chemicals44, (d) wildlife or wildlife products regulated under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora45, and (e) trans-boundary trade in waste or waste products46;

(iii) production of or trade in weapons and munitions, including paramilitary materials; (iv) production of or trade in alcoholic beverages, excluding beer and wine47; (v) production of or trade in tobacco; (vi) gambling, casinos, and equivalent enterprises; (vii) production of or trade in radioactive materials48, including nuclear reactors and

38 Forced labor means all work or services not voluntarily performed, that is, extracted from individuals under threat of force or penalty 39 Child labor means the employment of children whose age is below the host country's statutory minimum age of employment or

employment of children in contravention of International Labor Organization Convention No. 138 "Minimum Age Convention"

(www.ilo.org). 40 A list of pharmaceutical products subject to phaseouts or bans is available at http://www.who.int. 41 A list of pesticides and herbicides subject to phaseouts or bans is available at http://www.pic.int. 42 A list of the chemical compounds that react with and deplete stratospheric ozone resulting in the widely publicized ozone holes is listed

in the Montreal Protocol, together with target reduction and phaseout dates. Information is available at http://www.unep.org/ozone/montreal.shtml. 43 A group of highly toxic chemicals, polychlorinated biphenyls are likely to be found in oil-filled electrical transformers, capacitors, and

switchgear dating from 1950 to 1985. 44 A list of hazardous chemicals is available at http://www.pic.int. 45 A list is available at http://www.cites.org. 46 As defined by the Basel Convention; see http://www.basel.int. 47 This does not apply to investee companies who are not substantially involved in these activities. Not substantially involved means that

the activity concerned is ancillary to an investee company's primary operations.

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components thereof; (viii) production of, trade in, or use of unbonded asbestos fibers49; (ix) commercial logging operations or the purchase of logging equipment for use in primary

tropical moist forests or old-growth forests; and (x) marine and coastal fishing practices, such as large-scale pelagic drift net fishing and

fine mesh net fishing, harmful to vulnerable and protected species in large numbers and damaging to marine biodiversity and habitats.

A2.3 Other documents relevant to ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement, 2009 (i) World Bank Group’s Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Guidelines, 2007

which are currently under revision. o Environmental, Health, and Safety Guidelines for Electric Power Transmission

and Distribution (ii) ADB’s Environmental Safeguards: A Good Practice Sourcebook-Draft Working

Document (November 2012). (iii) ILO Core Labor Standards

48 This does not apply to the purchase of medical equipment, quality control (measurement) equipment, and any equipment for which

ADB considers the radioactive source to be trivial and adequately shielded. 49 This does not apply to the purchase and use of bonded asbestos cement sheeting where the asbestos content is less than 20%.

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Annexure 3: Underground Cable Standards and Electrical standards A3.A. Underground Cable Standards for Bidding Documents 1.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR 132 kV XLPE (CROSS LINKED POLYETHYLENE) INSULATED POWER CABLE: 1.1 SCOPE 1.1.1 The scope under this section covers design, manufacturer, testing, packing, supply,

delivery and laying of 132 kV XLPE, insulated power cable including integrated testing and commissioning, technical support, supervision of maintenance, training of Employer’s staff and documentation for a complete System necessary to deliver the requirements of this Specification.

1.2 STANDARDS: Unless otherwise specified, the cables shall conform, in all respects, to IS 7098

(P3/93) and IEC 60840 with latest amendment or latest edition for cross linked polyethylene insulated Corrugated Aluminum Sheath and HOPE outer sheathed cable for working voltage of 132 kV.

The following standard specifications of latest version updated to as on date of

opening of this bid document will govern supply, laying testing and commissioning of cables and their accessories that are being used in this Contract. In case of conflict between such codes and/ or standards and the specification, the specifications shall govern.

No Title of Specification Specification No.

1 Cross linked polyethylene insulated Thermoplastic sheathed cables IS 7098(P3)/93 IEC 60840, IEC: 62067:

2 Conductors for insulated cables. IS 8130/84

3 Test on cable over sheath which have a special protective function and are applied by extrusion.

IEC 60229

4 HDPE pipes. BIS 4984

5 Power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories for rated voltage above 30 kV and up to 150 kV- Test Methods & requirements.

IEC 60840

6 Power Cables with extruded insulation and their accessories for rated voltages above 150kV.

IEC: 62067

7 Impulse test on cables & their accessories. IEC 60230

8 Cyclic and emergency rating of cable. IEC 60852-2

9 Common test methods for insulating and sheathing material of electrical cables.

lEG 60811

10 Electric test methods for Electric cables - Test methods for Partial Discharge measurements on lengths of extruded power cables.

IEG 60885

1.3 PRINCIPAL PARAMETERS: 1.3.1 132 kV (E) grade XLPE single core power cable conductor electrolytic grade copper of

single length, with formation of stranded compacted circular conductor for size up to 800 sq.mm. and Compacted type for size above 630 sq.mm. as per IEC-60228, tapped with semi conducting tape, shielded with extruded semi-conducting layer, insulated with dry gas cured cross linked polyethylene (XLPE) insulation, insulation screened with extruded semi- conducting layer, lapped with a combination of semi-

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conducting water swell able and corrugated aluminum sheath. Black HOPE STl outer sheath with graphite coating or extruded semi conductive layer overall cable, confirming to IS:7098 (Part- 111)/1993 or any latest amendments thereof.

1.3.2 Outer sheathing should be designed to afford high degree of mechanical protection and should also be heat, oil, chemicals and weather resistant.

1.3.3 The cable should be suitable for laying in covered trenches and/or underground for outdoor.

1.3.4 The sheath/screen bonding system shall provide a continuous current path through the cable sheath and jointing kits and shall be bonded. The bonding ends shall be suitably earthed as per approved configuration/design. The sheath voltage under full load condition shall not exceed the voltage specified/allowed in relevant standard for safety of personal as well as satisfactory working of cable. Sheath shall be solidly grounded at suitable location. Bidder must indicate details of configuration proposed along with sufficiency calculation with the bid so as to limit induced voltage of sheath within 60 Volt.

2.0 The ambient climate and soil conditions standards used for UG cable laying are:

Climatic & Soil conditions considered for UG cable design No Particulars Details 1 Location Berhampur, District Ganjam, Odisha 2 Altitude Its average elevation above Mean Sea Level is 24.000 m 3 Max. Ambient air 42ºC 4 Max. Daily average air 38ºC 5 Minimum ambient air 20º C (Max) 15ºC (Min) 6 Ground temperature at depth of

laying 36º C (Max)

7 Avg. annual rainfall : 1162 mm 8 Avg. number of rainy days 150 9 Climate: The climate in the coastal city of Berhampur is tropical.

Moderately hot and humid. Sub- soil water at certain location at depth of burial of cables may be anticipated.

10 sture Content in soil 11 Highest Flood Level 6ft above Ground Level 12 Soil Thermal Resistivity 150 º C Cm/Watt 13 Ground Water Table 1.75m


3.0 The standards to be followed for cables are follows: Standards followed No Standards Particular followed 1 IS 7098: Part 3 1993 XLPE cable specification from 66 kV up to and including 220 kV 2 IS 7098 Part 2 1985 – XLPE cable specification from 3.3 kV unto and

including 33 kV 3 IEC 60840 or IS:7098 Part

3 Test methods and requirements for power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories for rated voltages above 30 kV (Um 36 kV) up to 150 kV (Um 170 kV)

4 IS: 1255 – 1983 Diameter of HDPE Pipe 5 IS: 4984 – 1995 HDPE Pipe

XLPE: Cross-linked polyethylene, HDPE: High-density polyethylene Source: DPR prepared by PRDC for Government of Odisha

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Standards for Sheath Voltage (ANSI/IEEE Std 575

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A3.B. Minimum Electrical Clearance Standards (India Standards) Minimum Electrical Clearance As Per BS: 162 (Bureau of India Standards) INDOOR Voltage in kV Phase to earth in mm Phase to phase in mm 0.415 15.8 19.05 0.600 19.05 19.05 3.3 50.8 50.8 6.6 63.5 88.9 11 76.2 127.0 15 101.6 165.1 22 139.7 241.3 33 222.25 355.6 OUTDOOR Voltage in kV Phase to earth in mm Phase to phase in mm 6.6 139.7 177.8 11 177.8 228.6 22 279.4 330.2 33 381 431.8 66 685.8 787.4 110 863.6 990.6 132 1066.8 1219.2 220 1778 2057.4 Minimum Working Clearance: OUTDOOR SWITCHYARD Voltage in kV To ground in mm Between section(mm) 11 2750 2500 33 3700 2800 66 4000 3000 132 4600 3500 220 5500 4500

Minimum Ground Clearance As Per Indian Electricity Act (IE)-1956 (Rule 77) Voltage in kV To ground in m 132 6.10 220 7.00 400 8.84 800 12.40

Minimum Clearance between Lines Crossing Each Other (IE-1957) in m System Voltage 132 kV 220 kV 400 kV 800 kV Low & Medium 3.05 4.58 5.49 7.94 11-66 kV 3.05 4.58 5.49 7.94 132 kV 3.05 4.58 5.49 7.94 220 kV 4.58 4.58 5.49 7.94 400 kV 5.49 5.49 5.49 7.94 800 kV 7.94 7.94 7.94 7.94 Minimum Height above Railway As Per IE-1957 Voltage Broad Meter & Narrow Gauges Above 66 kV up to 132 kV 14.60 Meter

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Above 132 kV up to 220 kV 15.40 Meter Above 220 kV up to 400 kV 17.90 Meter Above 400 kV up to 500 kV 19.30 Meter Above 500 kV up to 800 kV 23.40 Meter Various Air clearances to be provided as per IE Rule 64 Voltage kV 33 kV 66 kV 110 kV 220 kV 400 kV BIL (Kvp) 170 325 550 1050 1425 P-E (cm) 30 63 115 240 350 P-P(cm) 40 75 135 210 410 P-G (Meter) 3.7 4.0 4.6 5.5 8.0 Section Clearance(Mt) 2.8 3.0 3.5 4.3 6.5 Clearances from Buildings of HT and EHT voltage lines IE Rule 80 Vertical Distance High voltage lines up to 33 kV 3.7 MeterExtra High Voltage 3.7 Meter + Add 0.3 meter for every additional 33 kVHorizontal clearance between the conductor and Building High Voltage Up to 11 kV 1.2 Meter11 kV To 33 kV 2.0 MeterExtra High Voltage 2.0 Meter + Add 0.3 meter for every additional 33 kV Clearance above ground of the lowest conductor As per IE Rule 77 Overhead Line Across Street Low and Medium Voltage 5.8 Meter High Voltage 6.1 Meter Overhead Line Along Street (Parallel To Street) Low and Medium Voltage 5.5 Meter High Voltage 5.8 Meter Overhead Line Without Across or Along Street Low/Medium /HT line up to 11 kV If Bare Conductor 4.6 Meter Low/Medium /HT line up to 11 kV If Insulated Conductor

4.0 Meter

Above 11 kV Line 5.2 Meter Above 33 kV Line 5.8 Meter + Add 0.3 meter for every

additional 33 kV Clearance between conductors and Trolley / Tram wires (IE Rule 78) Low and Medium Voltage 1.2 Meter High Voltage Line Up to 11 kV 1.8 Meter High Voltage Line Above to 11 kV 2.5 Meter Extra High Voltage Line 3.0 Meter Clearances from Buildings of low & medium voltage lines (IE Rule 79 ) For Flat roof, Open Balcony, Verandah Roof and lean to Roof Line Passes Over Building Vertical Clearance 2.5 Meter Line Passes Adjustment of Building Horizontal Clearance 1.2 Meter For pitched Roof Line Passes Over Building Vertical Clearance 2.5 Meter Line Passes Adjustment of Building Horizontal Clearance 1.2 Meter

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Annexure 4: Locational Analysis for Transmission underground lines No Description 132 kV UG cable from

Narendrapur to Berhampur 132 kV UG cable from

Narendrapur to Chhatrapur 132 kV UG cable from

Berhampur to Autonagar 132 kV UG cable from

Narendrapur to Autonagar 1. Length of line 14.88 km 16.2 km 9.1 km 13.68 km 2. Canal crossings 3. (i) Forest Area (in

Hectare) (ii) Wildlife Sanctuary/National Park (in Hectare) (iii) Distance from nearest Wildlife sanctuary/ National Park

Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil

4. Development of UG cable trench site

Type of UG cable Land to be acquired for

cable trench

800 sqmm 132kV 3 x single core, XLPE cable




5. Land Strata Flat land Undulating road side Road Undulating roadside 6. Cable laying Under ROW of road Under the ROW of the

National highway Under ROW of road Under the ROW of the National

highway 7. Private land (in ha.)

(i) Agriculture:- a) Irrigated Home garden b) Non-irrigated (ii) Non-Agriculture / Private Waste land. (iii) House or Building:

Residential Non-Residential

Inside ROW of road Roadside with 30 m ROW - wasteland

Inside road ROW Roadside with 30 m ROW - wasteland

8. 220 kV/132 kV transmission line crossing

One crossing One crossing None None

9. 33 kV/11 kV line crossings

Yes Yes Yes Yes

10. Distance from National Highway 5

Berhampur grid 12 km Chhatrapur grid 1 km Autonagar 1 km Narendrapur Grid 1 km

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No Description 132 kV UG cable from Narendrapur to Berhampur

132 kV UG cable from Narendrapur to Chhatrapur

132 kV UG cable from Berhampur to Autonagar

132 kV UG cable from Narendrapur to Autonagar

11. Major road Crossing Two at NH 217 none One at Andaspara Road None 12. Railway line crossing Nil One crossing 1 Crossing 1 crossing 13. Length of line passing in

the forest area/coastal area/national park/sanctuary

None None None None

14. No. of Forest Trees :- (a) Trees to be felled (b) Trees to be lopped

None None None None

15. No. of private trees (1) Fruit Trees: (a) Trees to be felled (b) Trees to be lopped (2) Non-Fruit Trees: (a) Trees to be felled (b) Trees to be lopped

Nil Nil Nil Nil

16. Length of line in (a) Marshy area (b) Water bodies

Nil Nil Nil Nil

17. Drain/Nallah from house/business

2 meter, 2meter, 1meter, 2 meter, 10 meter

Nil 2 meter, 1 meter, 1 meter, 40 meter

Nil

18. Drain/Nallah from the center of the road

5 meter, 8 meter, 10 meter, 6 meter, 5 meter

30 m 8 meter, 5 meter, 5 meter, 20 meter

30 m

19. Water pipeline from house/business

3 meter, 2 meter, 1 meter, 11 meter, 10 meter

Nil 2 meter, 10 meter, 2meter, 38 meter

nil

Sewer line from house/business

Nil Nil Nil Nil

20. Highest altitude en-route the line

32 m 61 m 32m 28 m

21. Nearest distance from coast

12 km 5 km 12 km 10 km

22. Nearest distance from various receptors and major installations

Densely populated areas Along NH 5 30 m ROW Populated areas Along NH-30 m ROW

23. Distance from nearest religious site

Nil Nil Nil Nil

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No Description 132 kV UG cable from Narendrapur to Berhampur

132 kV UG cable from Narendrapur to Chhatrapur

132 kV UG cable from Berhampur to Autonagar

132 kV UG cable from Narendrapur to Autonagar

24. Name of areas where the UG cable is passing through

NH5 bypass road-Bimanagar, Ambapua, Khodasing, JP Nagar, Kamapalli, Sundarnagar, Mangarinagar, Harikhandi, Kashinagar

Chhatrapur, Tikriabarhampur, Khaliabali, Chamakhandi, Jaganathpur, Mandiapalli, Pathara

Haldiapadra, Gosain Nuagam, Sundarnagar, Mangarinagar, Harikhandi, Kashinagar

Jaganatthpur, Pathara, Panakelapalli, Lanjipalli, Ankuli, Keshav vihar, Haldiapadra

25 Length of Road/Land to be trenching to be done for UG cable laying including

Narendrapur-Ambapua-2.33 km Ambapur-Bijipur-5.85 km Bijipur-Ambagada-5.18 km

Narendrapur-Jagannathpur-1 km Jagannathpur-Sitanagar-6.03 km Sitanagar-Chattarpur-5.65 km

Autonagar-Haldiapadra-1.38 km Haldiapadra-Bijipur-3.52 km Bijipur-Ambagada -5.18 km

Autonagar-Haldiapadra-1.38 km Halidapadra-Lanjipali 3.93 km Lanjipali-Penthapalli -3.75 km Panthapalli-Jagannathpur-2.79 m Jagannathpur-Narendrapur-1 km

XLPE: Cross-linked polyethylene, HDPE: High-density polyethylene

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Annexure 5: Locational Analysis for new 132 kV Transmission substation No Description Proposed 132 kV Autonagar GIS station 1 Land Details Government Land 1.1.a Area of land 3.3 acres 1.b Slope/Plain Land Plain Land 1.c Approximate Amount of land cutting required Nil 2. Owner Ship of land (Private/Forest/ Other Government Department/Other) Government Land 3. Private land (in ha.) Nil

(i) Agriculture :- a) Irrigated b)Non – irrigated

Nil

(ii) Non - Agriculture/ Private Waste land / barren. Nil (iii) House or Building: c) Residential d) Non – Residential

Nil

4. Distance from Nearest (With name ) Nil 4.a River (Name/Distance) Nil 4.b Highway NH-5-500 m Railway track nearby 4.c Forest Area Nil 4.d Village / town Haldiapadra 4.e Market/Area of Economic Activity Haldiapadra 5. Road accessibility 5 Meter 6. EHV Line Passing Near By (Distance) 33 kV -100 Meter 7. HT line Passing Near By 132 kV- 200Meter 8. No. of Forest Trees :-

b) Trees to be felled c) Trees to be lopped

Nil

9. No. of private trees Nil (iii) Fruit Trees: c) Trees to be felled d) Trees to be lopped

Nil

(iv) Non - Fruit Trees: d) Trees to be felled e) Trees to be lopped

Nil

10. Distance from coastal area 14 km 11. Distance from cultivated area 2 km 12. Altitude of Substation 19 MSL 13. Nearest distance from airport/national& international boundaries 10-km Laxmipur (proposed airport) Airport, National Boundary-Andhra Pradesh- 25 km 14. Distance from nearest religious or archaeological sites Nil

XLPE: Cross-linked polyethylene, HDPE: High-density polyethylene

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Annexure 6: Locational Analysis for Distribution substations A6-A: 33 kV substations (New) No Description/Substation Berhampur

Medical College Municipality Kalyanmandap

Lingarajpur Gopalpur Water works Corporation Road

Bidhyut Pur

1 Land Details 1.1.a Area of land 3 acres 0.15 acres

(60ftx60ft) 0.5 acres 0.5 acres 0.01 acres

(15ftx15ft) 0.3 acres (60ft/120ft)

0.5 acres

1.b Slope/Plain Land Plain Land within Substation site

Plain Land inside municipal land

Undulating land Undulating land

Plain land inside water works

Plain land Plain Land

1.c Approximate Amount of land cutting required

Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil

2. Owner Ship of land (Private /Other Government Department/ Other)

Government Land Government Land Government Land

Government Land

Government Water works

Government Land

Government Land

3. Private land (in ha.) (i) Agriculture :- a) Irrigated b)Non – irrigated


(ii) Non - Agriculture/ Private Waste land / barren.


(iii) House or Building: e) Residential f) Non – Residential


4. Distance from Nearest (With name )

4.a River (Name/Distance) Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 4.b Highway NH-5- 10 km NH-5- 10 km Railway line 50

meters, 1km NH-5

NH-5- 20 km 3.4 km from Ambaguda grid

NH-215-1Km NH-215-1 km

4.c Nearby Forest Area Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 4.d Village / town Berhampur Berhampur Chhatrapur Gopalpur Berhampur Berhampur Berhampur 4.e Market/Area of Economic

Activity Gandhi Nagar market

Sai complex-1 km, Gandhi Nagar

nil nil nil Giri market-500 meter

1 km- Engg School Road

5. Road accessibility 12 meter 5 Meter 40 Meter 20 Meter 3 km 50 meter 500 Meter 6. EHV Line Passing Near

By (Distance) Nil 33 kV-3 km 33 kV-2 km 33 kV-3 km Nil 33 kV-4 km 33 kV-3 km

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No Description/Substation Berhampur Medical College

Municipality Kalyanmandap

Lingarajpur Gopalpur Water works Corporation Road

Bidhyut Pur

7. HT line Passing Near By Nil 132 kV-8 km 132 kV-2 km 132 kV-8 km Nil 132Kv-7Km 132 kV-7Km 8. No. of Forest Trees :-

d) Trees to be felled e) Trees to be lopped


9. No. of private trees Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil (v) Fruit Trees: e) Trees to be felled f) Trees to be lopped


(vi) Non - Fruit Trees: f) Trees to be felled g) Trees to be lopped


10. Distance from coastal area

20 km 20 km 4.5 km 0.5 km 22 km 25 km 18 km

11. Distance from cultivated area

Nil Nil Nil Nil 4 km Nil Nil

12. Altitude of Substation 36 msl 28 msl 33 msl 38 msl 44 msl 31 msl 36 msl 13. Nearest distance from

airport/national boundaries

Airport- 15 km Laxmipur (proposed), National boundaries- Andhra Pradesh- 50 km



Airport- 2 km Laxmipur (proposed), National boundaries- Andhra Pradesh- 55Km

Airport-25 km Laxmipur (proposed), National boundaries- Andhra Pradesh- 48Km

Airport-20 km, Laxmipur (proposed), National boundary-Andhra Pradesh-45 km

Airport-5 km, Laxmipur (proposed), National boundary-Andhra Pradesh-50 km

14. Distance from nearest religious or archaeological sites

Nil Nil Nil Dholeshwar temple 4.2 km

Nil Nil Nil

A6-B: 33 kV Substation (renovation) No Description/Name Nilakantha

Nagar Goodshed Ambagada Lochapad Kansi Lathi Ambapua Rangeilunda

(University) Narendrapur

Chhatrapur

1 Land Details Existing S/s Existing S/s Existing S/s Existing S/s Existing S/s Existing S/s Existing S/s

Existing S/s Existing S/s

Existing S/s

1.1.a

Area of land 0.15 acres 0.15 acres 0.15 acres 0.15 acres 0.15 acres 0.15 acres 0.15 acres 0.15 acres 0.15 acres 0.15 acres

1.b Slope/Plain Land Low lying Low lying Low lying Low lying Low lying Low lying Low lying Low lying Low lying Low lying 1.c Amount of land

cutting required Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil

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No Description/Name Nilakantha Nagar

Goodshed Ambagada Lochapad Kansi Lathi Ambapua Rangeilunda (University)

Narendrapur

Chhatrapur

2. Owner Ship of land (Private / Forest/ Other Government Department/ Other)

Government Government Government Government Government Government Government

Government Government

Government

3. Private land (in ha.)

(i) Agriculture :- a) Irrigated b)Non – irrigated

Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil

(ii) Non - Agriculture/ Private Wasteland / barren.


(iii) House or Building: g) Residential h) Non – Residential


4. Distance from Nearest (With name )

4.a River Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 7 km from Rishikulya River

4.b Highway 4 km from NH 5

0.5 km from NH 5

0.5 km from NH 17

2 km from NH 217

500 from NH 5

2 km from NH 22, NH 215-4 km

2 km from NH 5

6 km from NH 2 km from NH 5

10 m from NH 5

4.c Forest Area nearby


4.d Village / town Berhmapur Berhmapur Berhmapur Berhmapur Berhmapur Berhmapur Berhmapur Gopalpur Narendrapur

Chhatrapur

4.e Market/Area of Economic Activity

- Railway sheds

Raghupati Nagar

Gate Bazar Konisi Ganesh Nagar

Ambapua Pathara Chattrapur market

5. Road accessibility 3 m 3 m 3 m 5 m 3 m 3 m 3 m 3 m 3 m 3 m 6. EHV Line Passing

Near By (Distance) - - 10 m - - 2 km 132

kV line 132 kV line 500m

100 m 2 km

7. HT line Passing Near By

0 0 0 m 0 2 km 33 kV 0 m 0 m 0 km

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No Description/Name Nilakantha Nagar

Goodshed Ambagada Lochapad Kansi Lathi Ambapua Rangeilunda (University)

Narendrapur

Chhatrapur

8. No. of Forest Trees :-

f) Trees to be felled g) Trees to be lopped


9. No. of private trees Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil (vii) Fruit Trees: g) Trees to be felled h) Trees to be lopped


(viii) Non - Fruit Trees: h) Trees to be felled i) Trees to be lopped


10. Distance from coastal area

25 km 25 km 20 km 22 km 14 km 20 km 13 km 4 km 12 km 3 km

11. Distance from cultivated area

Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 30 Nil Nil 3 km Nil

12. Altitude of Substation

23 msl 23 msl 31 msl 32 msl 26 msl 24 msl 24 msl 35 msl 30 msl 25 msl

13. Nearest distance from airport/national boundaries

Airport- 25 km Laxmipur (proposed), National Boundaries- Andhra Pradesh- 40 km







Airport- 23 km Laxmipur (proposed), National Boundaries- Andhra Pradesh- 45Km



14. Distance from nearest religious or archaeological sites

Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Masjid Tabligh 4 km

Nil 5 km Dholeswar temple

Nil Nil

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Annexure 7: Locational Analysis for 33/11/0.4 Distribution line works

A7-A: Proposed 33 kV Network improvement/augmentation

Grid Sub- Station Existing

Name of 33/11 kV substation

Existing 33 kV connectivity Length of feeder (CKM)

Proposed modifications/ New lines

New alternate33 kV linking Length of the proposed Feeder (CKM)

Type of linking line

132 kV Berhampur Grid:132/33 kV- (2x40+1x20) MVA

Lathi Tapping from Chikiti feeder 3.5 Chikiti feeder H-pole-17.5 CKM

UG cable from Berhampur to RMU; From RMU to Lathi

5 ; 3.5 UG cable

Kanisi Tapping from Chikiti feeder 2.0 (from tapping)

UG cable from 33 kV RMU tapping 2 CKM from RMU)

Two new OH line from proposed Autonagar grid to two RMUs at different location

1.5 + 5 H-pole

Direct connectivity from grid (Kansi feeder)

15.5

Ambagada Direct connectivity from grid. 0.2 Medical Via tapping 9.5 UG cable Lochapada to 3+1 UG at Lochapada substation Medical substation and Medical to New

Medical substation cable.

Nilakantha Nagar

Direct connectivity from grid. 9.6 UG cable New feeder from proposed Corporation Road

4+ 5 UG

Goods Shed Tapping from Kansi feeder 4.43 H- pole Proposed Autonagar grid- Narendrapur with LILO at Goods Shed

3.68 + 8 H-pole Tapping from Nilakantha Nagar substation

5

Lochapada Direct connectivity from grid. 6.5 New UG cable from grid 6.5 UG Tapping from Ambagada substation

5 UG cable - - -

Corporation Road

H-pole Direct connectivity from grid 5

Water Works H-pole Direct connectivity from grid 4 New Medical UG cable New feeder from Medical substation

220 kV Narendrapur Grid :132/33 kV- (2x40+1x20) MVA

MES Direct connectivity from grid. 10 H- pole Proposed Autonagar grid. 10 Rangeilunda Direct connectivity from grid. 4.7 H- pole 4.7

Narendrapur Direct connectivity from grid. 0.2 UG cable New OH feeder from proposed Autonagar

with LILO at goods shed 10 H-pole

Goods Shed tapping from Medical substation

5.5 UG cable - 5.5 -

Medical Direct 7.4 H- pole - 7.4 - connectivity from grid.

Tapping from Ambapua substation

6.5 H- pole - 6.5 -

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Grid Sub- Station Existing

Name of 33/11 kV substation

Existing 33 kV connectivity Length of feeder (CKM)

Proposed modifications/ New lines

New alternate33 kV linking Length of the proposed Feeder (CKM)

Type of linking line

Ambapua Direct connectivity from grid. 2.5 NBLS - 2.5 - Bidyutpur Colony

UG cable Direct connectivity from grid 8

Gopalpur New OH feeder from Rangeilunda substation

6.22 NBLS

Ankuli UG cable Tapping from Bidyutpur Colony 1.5 UG cable Direct from Autonagar Grid 8 UG cable Tapping from Medical Goods 0.5

Shed feeder Municipality Kalyan Mandap

UG cable Tapping from Medical substation 4 UG cable Tapping from Corporation Road & NK

Nagar feeder 3

132 kV Chhatrapur Grid:132/33 kV (3x20)

Chhatrapur Direct connectivity from grid. 1.78 - - - - Rangeilunda Direct connectivity from grid. 22 H-pole - 22 - Lingarajpur H-pole New OH feeder direct from grid 4

H-pole New OH feeder tapping from Chhatrapur substation

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XLPE: Cross-linked polyethylene, HDPE: High-density polyethylene Source: DPR prepared by PRDC for Government of Odisha

A7-B: Proposed 11 kV Network No. Name of

33/11kV S/S11 kV feeder Name

Length of Proposed UG cable CKM

Length of Proposed OH Line CKM

Localities fed by proposed feeders

1 Medical Ambapua 10.7 Bhabinipur, Gajapati nagar, Bidyutpur colony, Santikunja Courtpeta 6.11 Medical, Kamapali square, district Judge Court, Nandigosh enclave Kamapalli 6.3 Aurabinda nagar, Bhaba nagar, Ashok nagar, Shantinagar (NH 217) Old Busstand 7.1 Mukteshwar bandha, Market complex, Gautam talkies, ORT colony (NH) Tata Benz 16.7 Ashok nagar, Manjhari nagar, Aurabinda nagar, Kamapalli Medical 3.93 Medical college, Golundi City Hospital 10.6 MKCG college, Majari Nagar, Godavarish nagar, Khalikote stadium

2 Lochapada Gatebazar 5.11 Luchapada, Gate bazar Brajanagar 4 Bank colony, Braj anagar Tulasi Nagar 8.63 Somnath nagar, Tulasi nagar

3 Goods shed Goodshed 1.44 Tirnath mandir, Khujria road, Goodshed Industrial 28.21 Bramhapalli, Dalsara Khandi, Panakelapalli, Ankuli, P[achimeshwar Temple

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No. Name of 33/11kV S/S

11 kV feeder Name

Length of Proposed UG cable CKM

Length of Proposed OH Line CKM

Localities fed by proposed feeders

Lanjapalli 10.52 Lanjapalli Hilpatna 3.44 Dhipasahi, Circuit house, Gopabandhunagar, Sunari Bandha

4 Nilakantha Nagar

Housing Board 5 Radhakania nagar, Kapasahi, Jamadai Road, old bus stand, old berhampur HIG 4.33 Minaki nagar, Telephone baban Gandhinagar-1 5.77 Gandhinaagar, Stadium, Prem nagar, Gandhinagar-2 10.91 Gandhinagar, Dandakail mandir Gosani Nuagaon 12.4 Amba market, Patitapawarn nagar, Gosani nuagoan

5 RangeilundaGopalpur 27.05 Narayanapur, new Bhenkatpur, Nua Baksipalli, Dumilpeta University 3 Mandiapalli, Fishery, Bhanja Vihar

6 Ambaguda Old Behrampur 5.73 Kashinagar, Harirhakandi, Kanisi nagar, santinagar, pandab nagar City Hospital 11.65 Duduma colony, Sriram nagar, Mayuri vihar, Harsh vihar, Ganapati nagar, Dandakali Aska Road 6.36 Raghupati nagar, NH Water Works 8.3 Gunthabanda

7 Ambapua Ambapua 19.25 Siddharth nagar, Basudev nagar, Gajapathi nagar, Bijay Bihar, Baidyanath nagar Income tax 8.5 Ambapua

8 Chhatrapur DRDA 6.31 DRDA, Jaganath vihar, old chatrapur Lower Bus Stand 4.33 Devi Nagar, Court Station, Ekamra Nagar, Barrack, New Medical Colony Upper Bus Stand 9.22 Sahebjenapalli, Mahaveer nagar, Shanti nagar, Leprocy colony

9 NarendrapurNarendrapur 6 Jagannathpur, Defence Colony Raghunathpur 16 Raghunathpur, Sindhu nagar

10 Lathi Lathi 5 Saraswati nagar, Bendalia, Kumarapur, Bara Manohara, Sana Manohara,Chandrapur Sukunda 8 Sukunda, Langaladei, Banthapalli, Barapalli, Nua Anantai, Jinigurha

11 Kanisi Haldiapadar 12 Haldiapadar, Hanuman nagar, Ralaba nagar, Autonagar, Kanishi, madanmohanpur 12 11kV OH feeder linking with

new 33/11 kV S/S 2.1

13 11kV UG feeder linking with new 33/11 kV S/S

2.1

Total 11 kV Feeder 167.25 154.85 XLPE: Cross-linked polyethylene, HDPE: High-density polyethylene

A7-C: Proposed Distribution Transformers/substations New Distribution transformer No Capacity unit Qty 1 750 kVA CSS Nos. 102 2 315 kVA Nos. 17 3 100 kVA Nos. 15 11/0.4 kV Substation Up gradation

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No Capacity unit Qty 1 63 to 100 kVA Nos. 32 2 100 to 315kVA Nos. 40 3 250 to 500 kVA Nos. 15 11/0.4 kV Substation Renovation No Capacity Items unit Qty 1 315 kVA DP structure and plinth

modification, earthing, fencing etc.

Nos. 65 2 250 kVA Nos. 25 3 200 kVA Nos. 34 4 100 kVA Nos. 246 5 63 kVA Nos. 61 6 25 kVA Nos. 108


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Annexure 8: Environment Management Plan (EMP) and Environment Monitoring Plan (EMoP) A8.A Environment Management Plan (EMP) Project Activity

Potential Environmental Impact

Mitigation Action Monitoring Scope Standards Institutional Responsibility

Implementation Schedule

Pre-construction Temporary use of lands

Impact to the existing environment of land used for excess material storage/dumping, workshop, construction material stacking etc.

Selection of lands adhering to all applicable laws and regulations and in close consultation with Municipal officials Trenches, construction facilities should be placed away from water bodies, natural flow paths, drainage in residential/commercial areas

Water and air quality

Air quality Standards and CPCB water quality standards

OPTCL Contractor

Detailed design

Substation location and design

Noise generation Exposure to noise, Nuisance to neighbouring properties

Substation designed to ensure noise will not be a nuisance.

Expected noise emissions based on substation design, noise levels

Noise control regulations. Noise levels to be specified in tender documents

OPTCL Detailed design

Disturbance to the adjacent lands and the people due to cut and fill operations

Maintain adequate clearance, construction of retaining structures, minimise cut and fill operations adjoining to the dwellings

Proximity to houses and other structures

Safe setback distances to nearest houses


Induced voltage and electromagnetic interference

Cables to comply with the design parameters of design induced voltage in equipment and cables that would limit electromagnetic interference.

Measurement of induced voltage in cables and equipment

Bid Documents OPTCL Design and supply

Location of underground cable and line alignment and design

Exposure to safety related risks

Setback of dwellings to underground cable route designed in accordance with permitted level of depth and distances available from adjoining houses etc. and supervision at sites.

Cable alignment selection with respect to nearest dwellings

Setback distances to nearest houses -

OPTCL Part of cable laying survey and detailed alignment survey and design

Impact on water bodies / land/

Consideration of site location at where they could be located to

Site location away from water bodies,

Consultation with local

OPTCL Part of detailed project sighting

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residences avoid water bodies or drainage as much as possible. Careful site selection to avoid existing settlements

UG cable alignment selection (distance to dwelling, water and/or drains land)

authorities and land owners, CPCB water quality standards

and survey and design


Cables to comply with the design parameters of design induced voltage that would limit electromagnetic interference.

Measurement of induced voltage in cables.

Bid Documents OPTCL Design and supply

Equipment specifications and design parameters

Release of chemicals and harmful gases in receptors (air, water, land) EMF related issues may please be added.

Battery, transformer oils, SF6 stored at substation sites with appropriate care. Non CFC and PCB equipment procurement may please be added here.

Compliance with National Environmental Act

Regulated under Hazardous waste Act


Encroachment into precious ecological areas

Loss of precious ecological values/ damage to precious species

Avoid encroachment by careful site and alignment selection Minimise the RoW wherever possible

Floral and faunal habitats loss

Environment Conservation Act


Encroachment into private land - houses/commercial establishments

Loss of income from commercial places

Use existing ROW wherever possible Avoid laying UG cable under houses, farmland etc. wherever possible.

UG cable trench location and line alignment selection Design of Implementation of mitigatory measures (based on affected area)

Consultation with local authorities and design engineers

OPTCL Part of detailed alignment survey and design

Interference with drainage patterns/drai

Temporary flooding hazards

Appropriate trenching design of UG cable to avoid channel interference

Site location and line alignment selection

Consultation with local authorities and design

OPTCL Detailed alignment survey and design

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nage channels

engineers

Explosions/ Fire

Hazards to life Provision of firefighting equipment to be located close to transformers, power equipment.

Substation design compliance with fire prevention and control codes

Tender document to mention detailed specifications

OPTCL Part of detailed substation layout and design /drawings

Construction Removal or disturbance to other public utilities

Public inconvenience Advance notice to the public about the time and the duration of the utility disruption Use of well trained and experienced machinery operators to reduce accidental damage to the public utilities Restore the utilities immediately to overcome public inconvenient

Disruption other commercial and public activities / Public complaints

Technical specification

OPTCL Throughout the construction period

Acquisition of lands for temporary facilities etc.

Loss of agricultural productivity

Avoid rainy season wherever possible for the project activities. Ensure existing drainage facilities in the area are maintained in working condition Protect /preserve topsoil and reinstate after construction completed Repair /reinstate damaged drains etc. after construction is completed

Usage of existing utilities Status of facilities (earthwork in m3) Implementation of soil conservation measures

Regular monitoring compliance with regulations

OPTCL, Contractor through contract provisions

Throughout the construction period

Temporary outage of the electricity

Loss of power supply to the local community when distribution lines

Advance notice to the public about the time and the duration of the utility disruption

Houses and commercial premises of power disruption

Regular monitoring during the period of

Contractor OPTCL

Throughout the construction period

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crossing the new line are switched off

Restore the utilities immediately to overcome public inconvenience.

strengthening the conductors

Cable Trenching layout and installation

Noise and vibrations due to digging and cutting

Selection of construction techniques and machinery to minimise ground disturbance. Ensure groundwater does not harm the cable installation and operation

Construction techniques and machinery

Minimal ground disturbance


Construction period

Substation construction

Loss of topsoil Fill for the substation foundations obtained by creating or improving local drain system and raising floor height.

Burrow area sighting (area of site in m2 and estimated volume in m3)

Municipal bye-laws on drainage systems and flooding


Construction period

Water pollution Construction activities involving significant ground disturbance not undertaken during the monsoon season.

Seasonal start and finish of major earthworks (pH, BOD, COD, Suspended solids, other)

Timing of major disturbance activities - prior to start of construction activities


Construction period

Construction schedules

Noise nuisance to neighbouring properties

Construction activities only undertaken during the day and local communities informed of the construction schedule.

Timing of construction (noise emissions, [dB(a)])

Daytime construction only


Construction period

Nuisance to neighboring properties if drains get clogged due to soil from UG cable work.

Complete restriction of construction work during rainy season in highly populated area where the roads are narrow.

Timing of Construction

No construction for specific time

OPTCL, Contractor

Construction period

Provision of facilities for construction workers

Contamination of receptors (land, water, air)

Construction workforce facilities to include proper sanitation, water supply and waste disposal facilities. Adequate insurance cover and

Amenities for Workforce facilities

Presence of proper sanitation, water supply and waste disposal


Construction period

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enrollment to state bases migrant labor welfare schemes if any may please be added.

facilities

Surplus earthwork/soil

Runoff to cause water pollution, solid waste disposal

Any surplus soil will only be used as fill material offsite in consultation with municipal authorities and when the owner's agreement has been obtained. Disposal site restored in a manner that prevents erosion and does not block any drainage path

Location and amount (m3) of fill disposal Soil disposal locations and volume (m3)

Appropriate fill disposal and dispersal locations


Construction period

Air Pollution Loose dust might blow in the area causing dusty conditions

Damping of dust by sprinkling of water within the work area and stack the loose soil and contain it with covers if required. Dust curtains at work sites near sensitive receptors may be installed if unsafe for residents in the vicinity.

Soil stacking locations, access roads, UG cable trenches, substation site

CPCB Air Quality Standards


Construction period

Site clearance

Legal and illegal structures

Marking of structures to be removed prior to clearance, and strict control on clearing activities to ensure minimal clearance.

Clearance control (area in m2)

Municipal Act OPTCL, Contractor through contract provisions

Construction period

Soil erosion and surface runoff

Construction in erosion and flood-prone areas should be restricted to the dry season or proper berms to be erected to avoid surface runoff to drains.

Soil erosion Visual inspection (Turbidity and sedimentation)


Construction period

Mechanised construction

Noise, vibration and operator safety, efficient operation Noise, vibration, equipment wear and

Construction equipment to be well maintained. Proper maintenance and turning off equipment not in use.

Construction equipment - estimated noise emissions and operating schedules

Technical specifications, safety regulations, Noise control regulations of


Construction period

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tear CPCB Maintain existing roads for accessibility

Increase in airborne dust particles Increased land requirement for temporary accessibility

Existing roads and tracks used for construction and maintenance access to the site wherever possible. Restoration of road is must after completion of UG section. UG cable laying to be restricted to a single carriageway width on the road

Planning diversion in traffic for access roads, routes (length and width) Road Repair

Use of established roads wherever possible


Construction period

Transportation and storage of materials

Nuisance to the general public

Transport loading and unloading of construction materials should not cause nuisance to the people by way of noise, vibration and dust Avoid storage of construction materials beside the road, around water bodies, residential or public locations Construction materials should be stored in covered areas to ensure protection from dust, emissions and such materials should be bundled in environment friendly and nuisance free manner


Laws and regulations of respective states National Emission Standards and CPCB water quality standards

OPTCL/ SPCB

Construction period

Maintain proper distances in ROW

Fire hazards Safe distances from structures

Trees trimmed within the RoW to maintain adequate clearances as per the regulations. All clearances as per Indian Electricity Act to be maintained

Faults due to tripping in network

Clearance as per Electricity Act.


Construction period

Health and safety

Injury and sickness of workers and

Contract provisions specifying minimum setback requirements for

Contract clauses (number of

Health and safety

OPTCL (Contractor

Construction period

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members of the public

construction camps from water bodies, reserved areas etc. Contractor to prepare and implement a health and safety plan and health and safety awareness programs Contractor to prepare Emergency Response Plan. Availability of ambulance or medical facility at work site both for workers and public should be kept by contractor.

incidents and total lost-work days caused by injuries and sickness) Contract Clauses

regulations National Disaster Management

through contract provisions)

Nuisance to nearby properties

Losses to neighboring land uses/ values

Contract clauses specifying careful construction practices. Use existing roads or UG cable and existing routes for overhead lines as much as possible. Productive land will be reinstated following completion of construction

Contract clauses Design basis and layout Reinstatement of land status (area affected, m2)

Incorporating good construction management, design engineering practices

OPTCL (Contractor through contract provisions)

Construction period

Traffic and Transportation


Avoid high density traffic areas, proper traffic signs at the construction site, alternate traffic management plans and ensuring proper access roads

Contract Clauses

Incorporating good construction management

OPTCL (Contractor through contract provisions)

Construction period

Operation and Maintenance Phase Electric shock

Death or injury to the workers and public

Security fences around substation Establishment of warning signs Careful design using appropriate technologies to minimise hazards

Proper maintenance of fences and sign boards Usage of

Periodic maintenance Number of programmes and percent of

OPTCL

Throughout the operation

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appropriate technologies (lost work days due to illness and injuries)

staff /workers covered

Noise generation

Nuisance to the community around the site

Provision of noise barriers Noise level Noise level (db)- Twice a year

OPTCL Throughout the operation

Maintenance of Distribution line

Exposure to electromagnetic interference

Transmission/distribution line cables to comply with the design induced voltage

Voltage measurement, instrumentation

Technical Specifications


Substation maintenance


Substation design to comply with the design inducted voltage


Technical specifications


Leakage of SF6 Functioning of SF6 leakage alarm panels and instrumentation in GIS substation

Instrumentation Technical specification


Oil spillage Contamination of land/nearby water bodies

Substation transformers located within secure and impervious bundled areas with a storage capacity of at least 100% of the capacity of oil in transformers and associated reserve tanks.

Substation bounding (“as-built” diagrams)

Bounding capacity and permeability


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A8.B Environment Monitoring Plan (EMoP) Environmental component

Project stage Parameters to be monitored

Sampling Location

Monitoring Frequency

Regulatory Standards for parameter

Implementation Supervision

1.Air Quality

A. Pre construction stage (Baseline development)

PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOx, SPM, CO (Visible dust)

Boundary of substation and every 10 km of underground cable spot

One time

Spot check using field portable instruments National Air quality standards of CPCB [PM10 or PM2.5]

Contractor by CPCB approved laboratory

Contractor/ PIU

B. Construction Stage



Every one month of construction period

Spot check using field portable instruments National Air quality standards of CPCB [PM10 or PM2.5


Contractor/ PIU

C. Operation Stage (Testing and Commissioning)



One time during commissioning



PIU

2.Water Quality


EC, TSS, DO, BOD, P

H Oil and

grease, Pb,

Nearest well near substations and atleast 3 wells in separate locations near proposed UG cable laying area

One time National water quality standards of CPCB


Contractor/ PIU


EC, TSS, DO, BOD, P

H Oil and

grease, Pb,

Nearest well near substations and atleast 3 wells in separate locations near UG cable laying area

One time during cable laying

National water quality standards of CPCB


Contractor/ PIU

C. Operation Stage

EC, TSS, DO, BOD, P

H Oil and

grease, Pb,

Nearest well near substations and atleast 3 wells in separate locations near UG cable




PIU

3.Noise/ A. Pre Noise level [dB(A)] Boundary of One time CPCB standards Contractor by Contractor/ PIU

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Project stage Parameters to be monitored

Sampling Location



Implementation Supervision

Vibration

construction stage (Baseline development)

substation and every 10 km of underground cable spot

for Noise and vibrations

CPCB approved laboratory


Noise level [dB(A)]



CPCB standards for Noise and vibrations


Contractor/ PIU

C. Operation Stage

Noise level [dB(A)] Boundary of substation




PIU

4. Soil


Visible spills and/or soil staining, Oil & grease

1 location inside substation

One time Hazardous Waste Management rules


Contractor/ PIU




One time Hazardous Waste Management rules


Contractor/ PIU

C. Operation Stage




Hazardous Waste Management rules


PIU

SF6 Operation Stage Volumetric loss

from GIS equipment

GIS equipment, circuit breakers

Online monitoring by data loggers

As per Approved Specifications of Equipment

Instrumentation of the supplier

O&M staff

Abbreviations: SO2- -Sulphur Dioxide; NO2- - Nitrogen Dioxide; CO- Carbon Monoxide; EC – Electric Conductivity; Pb – Lead; PM2.5 - Particulate Matter <2.5; PM10 - Particulate Matter <10; TSPM- Total suspended Particulate Matter; EC - Electrical Conductivity; DO - Dissolved Oxygen; TSS - Total Suspended Solids; BOD - Biological Oxygen Demand; NAAQS - National Ambient Air Quality Standards; NWQS - National water Quality Standards; ORP – Oxidation Reduction Potential

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Annexure 9: Environment Monitoring Report Compliance Status & Monitoring Report of Environment Safeguards Period: Submitted by: OPTCL

Table of Contents

S.No. CONTENT PAGE A Project Information 1. General 2. Sub-Project Details 3. Overall Project Progress, Agreed Milestones and Implementation Schedules B Environmental Safeguards

1 Compliance status with national/state/local statutory environmental requirements and international standards

2 General Implementation Status

2.1 Forest Clearance 2.2 Fulfillment of Commitments made during of Public Hearing/Consultation 2.3 ADB Stipulation/Safeguarding Measures

2.4 Record of Complaints (Regarding Environment Safeguard Measures) and their Resolution

2.5 Staffing, Institutional Arrangements and Grievance Redress 2.6 Other measures 2.7 Detail of any infrastructure development work done at project affected area 2.8 Annexures

3. Status of Implementation of Environment Management Plan (EMP) 3.1. Environment Management Plan and Status on Implementation 3.2 Environment Monitoring Plan and Status on Implementation

Abbreviations Distt. District C/o Construction of Ha. Hectare (10,000 sq. m. land) GIS Gas Insulated substation Deptt. Department AP’s Affected Persons GRC Grievance Redressal Committee MOEFCC Ministry of Forest, Environment and Climate Change FCA Forest Conservation Act GOI Government of India IE Act Indian Electricity Act

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A.1. General I Name of Project II Loan Number II Name of Monitoring/Reporting Agency

and address

III Monitoring Period (Season/month) IV Report No. V Report for the period VI Date of reporting A.2. Subproject details List of sub-projects Name of the PIU I II III IV V VI A.3. Overall Project Progress, Agreed Milestones and Implementation Schedules No Name of Subprojects Progress as on date of

Report Implementation Schedule

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B.1: Compliance Status with National/State/Local Statutory Environmental Requirements and international standards No Legal Requirements/Acts/Rules/

Guidelines Applicable Attributes Compliance Status

1 The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 as amended;

Water Pollution

2 The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981

Air Pollution

3 The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

Construction Practices

4 The Environment Impact Assessment Notification, 1994 as amended

EMP monitoring

5 The Hazardous Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules, 1989 as amended

Transformer Oil

6 The Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000

Cleaning of electrical contacts

7 The Batteries (Management and Handling) Rules, 2001 as amended

Batteries

8 The Indian Forest Act, 1927 as amended

Reserve Forest areas, Right of way

9 The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 as amended

Critical habitats

10 The Biological Diversity Act, 2002 Wetland

11 The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 as amended

Construction work in forest areas

12 The National Environmental Policy, 2006 of GoI

Construction Practices

13 Other State Level Acts (Cess on labor Act)

Compliance

14 Other International levels conventions and treaties

Biodiversity, GHG emissions

B.2: General Implementation Status B.2.1. Clearances. No Measures/ stipulation Compliance Status I Sub-Project #

1 Right of Way/ land required 2 Clearance from trees B.2.2. Fulfillment of commitments made during Public Hearing/Consultation No Query/Apprehension Commitment Compliance Statement

I Sub-project # 1 Compensation of Structural damages As per EPC contractor bid

2 Compensation for land damages As per EPC contractor bid

3 Compensation for trenches, drainage, pathways, channels for waterway.

Restoration after erection

B.2.3. ADB Stipulations/ safeguarding measures on Environment. No Product Activity/Stage Parameter to be monitored Compliance Status I Sub-Project # Construction 1 Archeological site/

monument safety Chance find

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2 Public places, schools, ponds, airport, railway etc.

Distance as per GOI norms

3 Safeguard against blockage of drains etc.

Avoid

4 Rain and Flood prone area.

Avoid

5. Environmental performance indicators

Indicators as per EMP and EMoP

B.2.4 Record of complaints (regarding environment safeguard measures) and their resolution No. Complainant Name

and address Date of receipt Subject/Issue Date of

resolution Remarks

I Sub-Project # B.2.5. Staffing, Institutional Arrangements and Grievance Redress No. Parameters Commitment Compliance Statement

1 Numbers of Staff deputed/employed for environment safeguards

SEE at PMU, One environmental expert on intermittent basis at CSC, one full time EHS officer with each contractor for each contract package.

2 PMU/PIU established as per proposed institutional mechanism

Date

3 GRC formation Date

4 Grievance Redress Mechanism followed Proper record

B.2.6. Other measures: No. Sub-Project #

B2.8 Annexures No. Sub-Project #

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B.3: Status of Implementation of Environment Management Plan (EMP) and Environment Monitoring Plan (EMoP) B3.1. Reporting on Implementation of Environment Management Plan

Project Activity


Mitigation Action Parameters to be Monitored

Institutional Responsibility

Actions during reporting period (incl. corrective)

Cumulative Progress to date

Corrective Actions Required

Further Follow-up required

Pre-Construction Temporary use of lands

Impact to the existing environment of land used for excess material storage/dumping, workshop, construction material stacking etc.

Selection of lands adhering to all applicable laws and regulations and in close consultation with Municipal officials Trenches, construction facilities should be placed away from water bodies, natural flow paths, drainage in residential/commercial areas


Substation location and design

Noise generation Exposure to noise, Nuisance to neighbouring properties

Substation designed to ensure noise will not be a nuisance.

Expected noise emissions based on substation design, noise levels

Disturbance to the adjacent lands and the people due to cut and fill operations

Maintain adequate clearance, construction of retaining structures, minimise cut and fill operations adjoining to the dwellings

Proximity to houses and other structures

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Cables to comply with the design parameters of design induced voltage in equipment and cables that would limit electromagnetic interference.

Measurement of induced voltage in cables and equipment

Location of underground cable and line alignment and design

Exposure to safety related risks

Setback of dwellings to underground cable route designed in accordance with permitted level of depth and distances available from adjoining houses etc. and supervision at sites.

Cable alignment selection with respect to nearest dwellings

Impact on water bodies / land/ residences

Consideration of site location at where they could be located to avoid water bodies or drainage as much as possible. Careful site selection to avoid existing settlements

Site location away from water bodies, UG cable alignment selection (distance to dwelling, water and/or drains land)




Equipment specifications and design parameters




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Release of chemicals and harmful gases in receptors (air, water, land) EMF related issues may please be added.

Battery, transformer oils, SF6 stored at substation sites with appropriate care. Non CFC and PCB equipment procurement may please be added here.

Compliance with National Environmental Act

Encroachment into precious ecological areas

Loss of precious ecological values/ damage to precious species

Avoid encroachment by careful site and alignment selection Minimise the RoW wherever possible

Floral and faunal habitats loss

Encroachment into private land - houses/commercial establishments

Loss of income from commercial places

Use existing ROW wherever possible Avoid laying UG cable under houses, farmland etc. wherever possible.

UG cable trench location and line alignment selection Design of Implementation of mitigatory measures (based on affected area)

Interference with drainage patterns/drainage channels

Temporary flooding hazards

Appropriate trenching design of UG cable to avoid channel interference

Site location and line alignment selection

Explosions/ Fire

Hazards to life Provision of firefighting equipment to be located close to transformers,

Substation design compliance with

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power equipment. fire prevention and control codes

Construction Removal or disturbance to other public utilities

Public inconvenience Advance notice to the public about the time and the duration of the utility disruption Use of well trained and experienced machinery operators to reduce accidental damage to the public utilities Restore the utilities immediately to overcome public inconvenient

Disruption other commercial and public activities / Public complaints

Acquisition of lands for temporary facilities etc.

Loss of agricultural productivity

Avoid rainy season wherever possible for the project activities. Ensure existing drainage facilities in the area are maintained in working condition Protect /preserve topsoil and reinstate after construction completed Repair /reinstate

Usage of existing utilities Status of facilities (earthwork in m3) Implementation of soil conservation measures

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damaged drains etc. after construction is completed

Temporary outage of the electricity

Loss of power supply to the local community when distribution lines crossing the new line are switched off

Advance notice to the public about the time and the duration of the utility disruption Restore the utilities immediately to overcome public inconvenience.

Houses and commercial premises of power disruption

Cable Trenching layout and installation

Noise and vibrations due to digging and cutting

Selection of construction techniques and machinery to minimise ground disturbance. Ensure groundwater does not harm the cable installation and operation

Construction techniques and machinery

Substation construction

Loss of topsoil Fill for the substation foundations obtained by creating or improving local drain system and raising floor height.

Burrow area sighting (area of site in m2 and estimated volume in m3)

Water pollution Construction activities involving significant ground disturbance not undertaken during the monsoon season.

Seasonal start and finish of major earthworks (pH, BOD, COD, Suspended solids, other)

Construction schedules

Noise nuisance to neighbouring

Construction activities only undertaken during

Timing of construction

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properties the day and local communities informed of the construction schedule.

(noise emissions, [dB(a)])

Nuisance to neighboring properties if drains get clogged due to soil from UG cable work.

Complete restriction of construction work during rainy season in highly populated area where the roads are narrow.

Timing of Construction

Provision of facilities for construction workers

Contamination of receptors (land, water, air)

Construction workforce facilities to include proper sanitation, water supply and waste disposal facilities. Adequate insurance cover and enrollment to state bases migrant labor welfare schemes if any may please be added.

Amenities for Workforce facilities

Surplus earthwork/soil

Runoff to cause water pollution, solid waste disposal

Any surplus soil will only be used as fill material offsite in consultation with municipal authorities and when the owner's agreement has been obtained. Disposal site restored in a manner that prevents erosion and does not block any drainage path

Location and amount (m3) of fill disposal Soil disposal locations and volume (m3)

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Air Pollution Loose dust might blow in the area causing dusty conditions

Damping of dust by sprinkling of water within the work area and stack the loose soil and contain it with covers if required. Dust curtains at work sites near sensitive receptors may be installed if unsafe for residents in the vicinity.

Soil stacking locations, access roads, UG cable trenches, substation site

Site clearance Legal and illegal structures

Marking of structures to be removed prior to clearance, and strict control on clearing activities to ensure minimal clearance.

Clearance control (area in m2)

Soil erosion and surface runoff

Construction in erosion and flood-prone areas should be restricted to the dry season or proper berms to be erected to avoid surface runoff to drains.

Soil erosion

Mechanised construction

Noise, vibration and operator safety, efficient operation Noise, vibration, equipment wear and tear

Construction equipment to be well maintained. Proper maintenance and turning off equipment not in use.

Construction equipment - estimated noise emissions and operating schedules

Maintain existing roads

Increase in airborne dust particles

Existing roads and tracks used for construction and

Planning diversion in

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for accessibility

Increased land requirement for temporary accessibility

maintenance access to the site wherever possible. Restoration of road is must after completion of UG section. UG cable laying to be restricted to a single carriageway width on the road

traffic for access roads, routes (length and width) Road Repair

Transportation and storage of materials

Nuisance to the general public

Transport loading and unloading of construction materials should not cause nuisance to the people by way of noise, vibration and dust Avoid storage of construction materials beside the road, around water bodies, residential or public locations Construction materials should be stored in covered areas to ensure protection from dust, emissions and such materials should be bundled in environment


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friendly and nuisance free manner


Fire hazards Safe distances from structures

Trees trimmed within the RoW to maintain adequate clearances as per the regulations. All clearances as per Indian Electricity Act to be maintained


Health and safety

Injury and sickness of workers and members of the public

Contract provisions specifying minimum setback requirements for construction camps from water bodies, reserved areas etc. Contractor to prepare and implement a health and safety plan and health and safety awareness programs Contractor to prepare Emergency Response Plan. Availability of ambulance or medical facility at work site both for workers and public should be kept by contractor.

Contract clauses (number of incidents and total lost-work days caused by injuries and sickness) Contract Clauses

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Nuisance to nearby properties

Losses to neighboring land uses/ values

Contract clauses specifying careful construction practices. Use existing roads or UG cable and existing routes for overhead lines as much as possible. Productive land will be reinstated following completion of construction

Contract clauses Design basis and layout Reinstatement of land status (area affected, m2)

Traffic and Transportation


Avoid high density traffic areas, proper traffic signs at the construction site, alternate traffic management plans and ensuring proper access roads

Contract Clauses

Operation and Maintenance Phase Electric shock Death or injury to the

workers and public

Security fences around substation Establishment of warning signs Careful design using appropriate technologies to minimise hazards

Proper maintenance of fences and sign boards Usage of appropriate technologies (lost work days due to illness

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and injuries) Noise generation

Nuisance to the community around the site

Provision of noise barriers Noise level

Maintenance of Distribution line


Transmission/distribution line cables to comply with the design induced voltage


Substation maintenance


Substation design to comply with the design inducted voltage


Leakage of SF6 Functioning of SF6 leakage alarm panels and instrumentation in GIS substation

Instrumentation

Oil spillage Contamination of land/nearby water bodies

Substation transformers located within secure and impervious bundled areas with a storage capacity of at least 110% of the capacity of oil in transformers and associated reserve tanks.

Substation bounding (“as-built” diagrams)

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B.3.2 Reporting Implementation of Environment Monitoring Plans (EMoP) Environmental component

Project stage

Parameters to be monitored

Sampling Location



Agency responsible for implementation

Agency responsible for supervision

Test Results

Observations/Comments

Actions for Compliance

Further follow-up required

1.Air Quality




One time

Spot check using field portable instruments National Air quality standards of CPCB [PM10 or PM2.5]






C. Operation Stage

PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOx,

Boundary of substation

One time during

Spot check using

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Environmental component

Project stage


Sampling Location





Test Results




(Testing and Commissioning)

SPM, CO (Visible dust)

and every 10 km of underground cable spot

commissioning

field portable instruments National Air quality standards of CPCB [PM10 or PM2.5

2.Water Quality


EC, TSS, DO, BOD, P

H Oil and

grease, Pb,

Nearest well near substations and atleast 3 wells in separate locations near proposed UG cable laying area

One time



EC, TSS, DO, BOD, P

H Oil and

grease, Pb,

Nearest well near substations and atleast 3 wells in separate locations near UG cable laying

One time during cable laying


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Project stage


Sampling Location





Test Results




area C. Operation Stage

EC, TSS, DO, BOD, P

H Oil and

grease, Pb,

Nearest well near substations and atleast 3 wells in separate locations near UG cable



3.Noise/ Vibration


Noise level [dB(A)]


One time



Noise level [dB(A)]




C. Operation Stage

Noise level [dB(A)]

Boundary of substation



4. Soil A. Pre construction stage (Baseline

Visible spills and/or soil staining,


One time

Hazardous Waste Manage

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Sampling Location





Test Results




development)

Oil & grease

ment rules




One time


C. Operation Stage





SF6 Operation Stage

Volumetric loss from GIS equipment

GIS equipment, circuit breakers

Online monitoring by data loggers

As per Approved Specifications of Equipment

Abbreviations: SO2- -Sulphur Dioxide; NO2- - Nitrogen Dioxide; CO- Carbon Monoxide; EC – Electric Conductivity; Pb – Lead; PM2.5 - Particulate Matter <2.5; PM10 - Particulate Matter <10; TSPM- Total suspended Particulate Matter; EC - Electrical Conductivity; DO - Dissolved Oxygen; TSS - Total Suspended Solids; SF6 – Sulphur Hexafluoride gas BOD - Biological Oxygen Demand; ORP – Oxidation Reduction Potential NAAQS - National Ambient Air Quality Standards specified by CPCB, GoI; NWQS - National Water Quality Standards specified by CPCB, GoI.;

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Annexure 10: Public Consultation

Table A10.1: SUMMARY DETAILS OF PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS Street/Site No. of

Participants

Issues and Public Perceptions

Engineer School Road/Ambagada to Narendra Pur Grid 132Kv

11 • People were not aware about project and project components before. Only came to know about the underground cable laying during the consultation.

• There will be full support to the project as it will improve the power supply and there will be less outage during cyclone and climatic disaster.

• People do not have any major concern about the project

• Every day there is 5 to 8 hours of outages in this area.

• Most of the participants felt that upgradation is necessary to minimize the power cut.

• None of the participants had objection regarding underground cable laying.

• In case of temporary shifting of place of business they wanted to shift on their own to another place where they can do the business.

• Most of the people felt that safety of the inhabitants should be taken as priority during and after the cable laying is done.

• After the completion of cable laying everyone wants to return their original place.

• Most of the people held that the upgradation has to be done in limited time period and restoration of road should be done on urgent basis because it’s a busy area.

• Most of the people believe that night hours is the best time to do the underground cable laying work, as traffic will be less in the night time to do work.

• The people foresee that the stockpiling of construction material, dug-up soil etc. on the road will stop access to house/business. So, it is better that underground cable laying should be done on the same day.

• Everyone held that it is very important to coordinate with the local people to avoid any incident with the local people.

• The participants pointed that the drains in front of the house/business will get clogged due to this digging work. Therefore, drains need to be cleaned in weekly basis.

• Traffic management during underground cable laying is very important. It is a busy road and after digging of soil the road might get narrow for few days. So it is important that traffic should be managed in proper way till the work is finished.

• People feel the consultation was very useful and will help the project in all possible ways. State bank Road/Ambagada to Auto Nagar 132 kV

10 • People came to know about the underground cable laying during this consultation.

• Everyone will extend full support to the project as it will improve the power supply and there will be less outages during cyclone and climatic disaster.


• Every day there is 5 to 7 hours of outages in this area.

• People felt that upgradation is necessary to minimize the power cut.

• The participants had no objection regarding underground cable laying.

• In case of temporary shifting of place of business they wanted to shift voluntarily to another place where they can do the business.

• They felt that safety of the inhabitants should be taken as priority during and after the cable laying is done.

• Everyone wants to return their original place after the completion of cable laying.

• Most of the people held that the upgradation has to be done in limited time period and restoration of road should be done on urgent basis because the road is narrow.

• The people believe that night hours is the best time to do the underground cable laying work, as traffic will be less in the night time to do work.

• Most of them opined that the stockpiling of construction material, dug-up soil etc. on the road will stop access to house/business. Therefore, it is better that underground cable laying should be done on the same day.

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• Most of them informed that it is very important to coordinate with the local people to avoid any incident with the local people.

• Most of the participants held that the drains in front of the house/business will get clogged due to this digging work. Therefore, drains need to be cleaned in weekly basis.

• Traffic management during underground cable laying is very important. Traffic police has to be here to manage traffic during road restoration as it is not a very wide road.

• People feel the consultation was very useful and will help the project in all possible ways. City Hospital Road/Ambagada to Auto Nagar 132 kV

10 • People came to know about the underground cable laying first time from this consultation.

• Everyone will extend full support to the project as it will improve the power supply and there will be less outage during cyclone and climatic disaster.


• Most of the people held that they did not face any problem regarding power supply at their shops but at home they do face problem of electricity supply.



• Mainly mobile vendor will be affected due to the underground cable laying.

• In case of temporary shifting of place of shop they wanted to shift voluntarily to another place where they can do the business.


• Everyone felt that they will return to the original place after the completion of cable laying.

• Most of the people held that the upgradation has to be done in limited time period and restoration of road should be done on urgent basis because the road is narrow.

• The people believe that night hours is the best time to do the underground cable laying work, as traffic will be less in the night time to do work.



• Majority held that the drains in front of the house/business will get clogged due to this digging work. Therefore, drains need to be cleaned on a weekly basis.




• They assured of full support to the project as it will improve the power supply and there will be less outages during cyclone and climatic disaster.


• Every day power cut in the area is between 5 to 8 hrs.






• They wanted that the unit price should not be increased after the cable laying work. Most of the people held that the upgradation has to be done on limited time period.

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• The people believe that the contractor should undertake the work in night shift as traffic will be less in the night time to do work.



• Majority held that the drains in front of the house/business will get clogged due to this digging work. Therefore, drains need to be cleaned in weekly basis.






• Maximum time there is load shading especially in the month of April to July.




• They felt that shifting of business to some other place might affect the sale.


• They wanted that the unit price should not be increased after the cable laying work. Most of the people held that the upgradation has to be done on limited time period.

• Maximum people believe that night hours is the best time to do the underground cable laying work, as traffic will be less in the night time to do the work conveniently.

• Most of them opined that the stockpiling of construction material, dug-up soil etc. on the road will stop access to house/business. Therefore soil filling should be done on daily basis.


• Contractor has to tell the labor to do work in proper way so that water supply will not get affected. Majority held that the drains in front of the house/business will get clogged due to this digging work. Therefore, drains need to be cleaned in weekly basis.


• People feel the consultation was very useful and will help the project in all possible ways. Bijipur Main Road/ Ambagada to Auto Nagar 132 kV




• There is a daily power cut of 4 to 5 hours in this area.




• They felt that underground cable laying and filling of soil should be done on same day.


• They wanted that the unit price should not be increased after the cable laying work. Most of

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the people held that the upgradation has to be done in limited time period.



• Contractor has to tell the labor to do work in proper way so that water supply will not get affected. Majority held that the drains in front of the house/business will get clogged due to this digging work. Therefore, drains need to be cleaned on a weekly basis.


Bijipur Main Road/ Ambagada to Auto Nagar 132 kV

10 • People became aware about the underground cable laying first time from this consultation process.



• People in the area reported that maximum time they face load shading especially in April to July.



• People with mobile vendor might get affected during the underground cable laying.


• Most of them felt that they will shift their business to opposite side of the road during underground cable laying.


• They wanted that the unit price should not be increased after the cable laying work. Most of the people held that the upgradation has to be done in limited time period.





• People feel the consultation was very useful and will help the project in all possible ways. Bijipur Main Road/ Ambagada to Auto Nagar 132 kV







• People with small business and shops might get affected during the underground cable laying.


• Most of them felt that they will shift their business to opposite side of the road during

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underground cable laying.







• People feel the consultation was very useful and will help the project in all possible ways. Gate Bazar/ Ambagada to Auto Nagar 132 kV


• They assured of full support to the project as underground cable laying is good for the area as it is highly affected with cyclone.






• Most of them felt that work should be finished on immediate basis and unit price should not increase after underground cable laying.




• Most of them opined that the stockpiling of construction material, dug-up soil etc. on the road will stop access to house/business. Instead of storing soil somewhere else it is better to do digging and underground cable laying on the same day.



• People feel the consultation was very useful and will help the project in all possible ways. Digapandi Road (1st Gate) / Ambagada to Auto Nagar 132 kV




• People in the area reported that they face load shading of 4 to 5 hours every day.




• Most of them felt that if the cable laying work goes for months then their livelihood will get

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effected economically.






• Traffic management during underground cable laying is very important. Traffic police has to be here to manage traffic because it’s a busy route.

Corporation Road/ Ambagada to Auto Nagar 132 kV



• People do not have any major concern about the project but there should be access to the entry of house and shops during cable laying work.

• People in the area reported that they face load shading of 3 to 4 hours daily.




• Most of them felt that if the cable laying work goes for months then their livelihood will get effected economically.





• Contractor has to tell the labor to do work in proper way so that water supply will not get affected. Majority held that the drains in front of the house/business will get clogged due to this digging work. Municipality should take necessary action to clear drainage.


• People feel the consultation was very useful and will help the project in all possible ways. Aska Road/ Ambagada to Auto Nagar 132 kV




• People in the area reported that they face load shading of 3 to 4 hours daily.




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• Most of them felt that if the cable laying work goes for months then their livelihood will get effected economically.





• Drainage system is a major issue in the road as most of the time it’s get clogged and municipality do not take necessary action.


• People feel the consultation was very useful and will help the project in all possible ways. Giri Road Near Tata Benz Square/Ambagada to Narendra Pur Grid -132Kv




• People in the area reported that maximum time they face load shading specially in April to July.




• Most of them felt that It has to be done on urgent basis so that they should not suffer heavily economically.





• Drainage system is a major issue in the road as most of the time it’s got clogged. Drains needs to be clean in weekly basis. Right now no one coming to clear the drain.


• People feel the consultation was very useful and will help the project in all possible ways. Kamapali Main Road/ Ambagada to Narendra Pur Grid -132 Kv

10 • People get aware of the project at the time of consultation.



• People in the area reported that maximum time they face load shading specially in April to July.



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• Most of them felt that It should be done on urgent basis to restore the normal business life.





• Drainage system is a major issue in the road as most of the time it’s got clogged. Drains needs to be cleaned on a weekly basis. Right now no one is clearing the drain.

• It is a very busy road so it is important that contractor restores the road full after the construction.

• People feel the consultation was very useful and will help the project in all possible ways. Gopalpur Main Road/Rengilunda to Gopalpur -11 Kv

18 • People get aware of the project at the time of consultation.



• People in the area reported that they face 3-4 hours power cut daily.


• The participants had no objection regarding underground cable laying. But they felt that it has to be time bound.


• Most of them felt that It should be done on urgent basis to restore the normal business life.


• Contractor has to ensure that the labor work in a proper way so that water supply not get affected.



• Drainage system is a major issue in the road as most of the time it’s got clogged. Drains needs to be cleaned on a weekly basis. Right now no one is coming to clear the drain.

• It is a very busy road so it is important that contractor restores the road full after the construction.

• People feel the consultation was very useful and will help the project in all possible ways.

Hardakhandi Chaka, Ambagada to Auto Nagar 132 kV Brahmapur

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• It will improve the power supply and possible that power will not go during cyclone and climatic disaster

• Only having 3-4 hours power cut daily.

• Upgradation should be done for betterment of electricity supply during any climatic disaster.

• People concern that people safety should be taken as priority during and after the cable laying done.

• No major loss, traffic and water supply get affected if not done on immediate basis.

• It should be done on urgent basis so that everyone come to the normal business life.

• Power supply will be regular and might be possible that power will be their during cyclone and

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any climatic disasters.

• Maximum people believe that night hours is the best time to do the underground cable laying work, traffic will be less in the night time to do work conveniently.

• Market people want that underground cable laying and filling of soil should be done on same day.

• Yes it is very important to coordinate with the local people to avoid miss-happening with the local people.

• Drainage system itself a major issue in the road most of the time it’s get clogged municipality not taking necessary action, they hardly come to clear the drain.

• Drains needs to be clean in weekly basis, right now no one coming to clear the drain, most of the drain filled with the garbage and get choked.

• Contractor has to tell the labor to do work in proper way so that water supply not get affected.

• It is a very busy road so it is important that contractor restores the road full after construction.

• It is most important at the time of construction because it’s a busy route. Total 188

Table A10.2: LOCATION WISE LIST OF PARTICIPANTS

List of Participants No. Name Age Sex Occupation Aska Road

1 Uma Sankar Padhi 35 M Business 2 Bepna Budtea 34 M Raja Mistri 3 Hari Goude 34 M Business 4 Sitaram Swain 38 M Business 5 Jagdish Mahapatra 32 M Service 6 Baikanta Patnaik 34 M Service 7 Sanjeb Nayak 29 M Service 8 Rakesh Behera 20 M Labour 9 Santosh Sethi 26 M Labour

10 Manoj Jena 35 M Business Corporation Road

1 Sachin Patra 35 M Business 2 R K Nayak 39 M Business 3 Mahendra Sahu 55 M Worker 4 Simanchal Jena 29 M Worker 5 Ramakrusha Sahu 50 M Business 6 K Rajana 35 M Business 7 Jayajagannath Patra 29 M Business 8 K Ramula Patra 58 M Business 9 Amulya Sahu 49 M Business

10 Santosh Patra 33 M Business 11 Rankanindi Sethy 50 M Business

Digapandi Road (1st Gate) 1 R K Sahu 62 M Retired 2 Penku Raj Sethi 30 M Contractor 3 Sudhir Panigrehi 43 M Labour Contractor 4 R.N. Besayi 45 M Business 5 Nemanjan Patinaik 35 M Business 6 Susanta Kumar Sahu 29 M Business

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No. Name Age Sex Occupation 7 Santosh Kumar Patnaik 36 M Business 8 Tapas Besoye 37 M Business 9 Balaram Sahu 60 M Business

10 Manoj Patnaik 21 M Service 11 Surendra Daka 36 M Business

Gate Bazar 1 Ashok Kumar Sahu 40 M Business 2 Praffula Sahu 48 M Business 3 Babula Sahu 50 M Labour 4 Raja Panda 42 M Business 5 Ashok Panda 32 M Business 6 Bhaskar Naik 48 M Business 7 Suraj Patnaik 33 M Business 8 Sarbana Kanhu 35 M Business 9 Sasanka 48 M Business

Hardakhandi Chaka 1 Narayana Sahu 39 M Business 2 Syamasundar Sahu 19 M Student 3 Sante Gouda 40 F Housewife 4 Sankar Gouda 30 M Farmer 5 Kalia Pradhan 22 M Business 6 Santanu Kumar 18 M Student 7 Narasinga Achari 48 M Business 8 Uchaba Dakua 85 M Labour 9 Ramanatha Sahu 65 M Shop

10 Sadananda Mishra 55 M Shop 11 Nelambar Ratha 45 M Shop 12 Natabara Naik 51 M Labour 13 Trinatha Mahanty 52 M Daily Settlement 14 Bhajamana Beswal 35 M Shop 15 Pranya Nahak 33 M Shop 16 Bimbadhar Mishra 39 M Shop 17 Debaraj Gouda 45 M Daily Settlement 18 Sanyasi Nahak 39 M Mobile Vendor 19 Rabindra Patra 45 M Mobile Vendor

Bijipur Main Road 1 Manju Rana 42 F Daily Settlement 2 Malati Behera 47 F Daily Settlement 3 Kumari Behera 45 F Daily Settlement 4 Chandra Sekher Goude 45 M Daily Settlement 5 Kishor Swain 40 M Daily Settlement 6 Tuna Pradhan 29 M Daily Settlement 7 Maheswar Pradhan 35 M Daily Settlement 8 Indrajeet Pradhan 38 M Daily Settlement 9 Laxmi Behera 35 F Daily Settlement

10 Rami Behera 40 F Daily Settlement 11 Debendra Pradhan 42 M Daily Settlement 12 Saila Dash 40 F Daily Settlement 13 Sabeta Nahak 45 F Daily Settlement 14 Upendra Naik 45 M Daily Settlement 15 Tamala Naik 40 F Daily Settlement 16 Tribenu Naik 47 F Daily Settlement

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No. Name Age Sex Occupation Bijipur Main Road

1 Siba Sankar Patra 37 M Mobile Vendor 2 Sunil Kumar Sahu 32 M Mobile Vendor 3 Maya Dash 30 F Mobile Vendor 4 K Bainama Reddy 47 F Mobile Vendor 5 Tulu Patra 28 M Mobile Vendor 6 Seba Rama Sabata 55 M Mobile Vendor 7 Lokanath Sabata 58 M Mobile Vendor 8 Sujana Patra 48 M Mobile Vendor 9 B Mohan Rao 44 M Mobile Vendor

10 Bejaya Mohanty 40 M Mobile Vendor Bijipur Main Road

1 Jagannath Padhi 43 M Shop 2 Manoj Naik 40 M Shop 3 Sudam Panigrahi 33 M Shop 4 Saroj Kumar Sahu 40 M Shop 5 Debaraj Behera 69 M Shop 6 Sudhir Behera 25 M Shop 7 Satyanarayan Behera 35 M Shop 8 Somanath Dale 38 M Shop 9 Raghaba Degal 48 M Shop

10 Akasha Tripathy 58 M Shop City Hospital Road

1 Sasi Goudme 80 F Daily Settlement 2 S Sitama Reddy 70 F Daily Settlement 3 S Adiama Reddy 60 F Daily Settlement 4 B Laxmi 42 F Daily Settlement 5 Sasi Dash 40 F Daily Settlement 6 Meli Dash 30 F Daily Settlement 7 T Sankuntla 40 F Daily Settlement 8 Babi Dash 28 F Daily Settlement 9 K Mohini 50 F Daily Settlement

10 D Sakalama 56 F Daily Settlement City Hospital Road

1 Dr Sidharth Sahu 49 M Doctor 2 Damodar Naik 32 M Shop Keeper 3 Brandaban Padhi 45 M Shop Keeper 4 Rabindra Sahu 40 M Shop Keeper 5 Anup Kumar Sahu 26 M Shop Keeper 6 B Sekhar Rao 23 M Shop Keeper 7 Rohit Kumar Sethi 45 M Shop Keeper 8 Ramesh Chandra Das 27 M Shop Keeper 9 Jagannath Sahu 45 M Shop Keeper

10 B Rama Rao 47 M Shop Keeper City Hospital Road

1 Budhi Ram Daka 20 M Business 2 Prasant Dakua 25 M Business 3 Jagannath Acharya 53 M Mobile Vendor 4 Prasant Panigrahi 75 M Mobile Vendor 5 Pradeep Pattnaik 58 M Mobile Vendor 6 Prasanta Kumar Behera 38 M Mobile Vendor 7 Dhanamali Sahu 67 F Mobile Vendor

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No. Name Age Sex Occupation 8 Chita Ranjan Patra 38 M Mobile Vendor 9 Seba Chandra Mahanta 42 M Mobile Vendor

10 Khali Beherani 60 F Mobile Vendor Engineer School Road

1 Krushna Gouda 51 M Shop 2 D Godavari 36 M Shop 3 Ratnakar Naik 30 M Shop 4 Basudev Patra 31 M Shop 5 Trilochana Sahu 43 M Shop 6 S K Patra 42 M Shop 7 Bibekanand Dash 56 M Shop 8 Jagadanand Dash 42 M Shop 9 Lokanath Patra 42 M Shop

10 Debya Ranjan Mahapatra 45 M Shop 11 Abul Aftab 40 M Shop

Giri Road Near Tata Benz Square 1 Rama Krushna Dash 46 M Shop 2 Jaganatha Panigrahi 56 M Shop 3 Manoj Dash 45 M Shop 4 Sebarama Mahart 34 M Shop 5 Surave Kusuma Lenka 60 M Shop 6 Bhagaban Sahu 35 M Shop 7 Santanu Kumar Patra 45 M Shop 8 Debe Prasad Samantraya 55 M Shop 9 Tuna nanda Kara 48 M Shop

10 Prabhat Mahapatra 40 M Shop 11 Madana Dakua 32 M Shop 12 L N Mahapatra 68 M Shop 13 SriKanta Sabata 25 M Shop

Kamapali Main Road 1 P Baikantha 47 M Mobile Vendor 2 Jagannath Bisoye 32 M Mobile Vendor 3 Krushna Chandra Dhala 40 M Mobile Vendor 4 Nadi Bandhe Praida 35 M Mobile Vendor 5 Manoj Sahu 18 M Mobile Vendor 6 Basanta Pradhan 32 M Mobile Vendor 7 Pana Pradhan 34 M Mobile Vendor 8 Balu Pradhan 35 M Mobile Vendor 9 Susanta Pradhan 32 M Mobile Vendor

10 Prasana Sahu 50 M Mobile Vendor State Bank Road

1 Manoj Kumar Mahant 23 M Shop 2 R N Sahu 38 M Shop 3 Babula Patra 35 M Shop 4 R K Panigrahi 60 M Shop 5 K P Mandal 54 M Shop 6 Ramesh Jena 45 M Shop 7 Jagadish Jane 48 M Shop 8 Gangadhar 36 M Shop 9 Sasanka Sekhar Dakua 33 M Shop

10 Balarama Sethi 39 M Shop Gopalpur Main Road

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No. Name Age Sex Occupation 1 M Karulya 42 M Fisher 2 G Bairage 65 M Fisher 3 B Ramudu 60 M Fisher 4 B Sanyasi 55 M Fisher 5 G Narasinglu 60 M Fisher 6 Ch. Tatala 65 M Fisher 7 Ashok Kumar Mahapatra 60 M Shop 8 Debyalochan Sahu 43 M Shop 9 A Satya Rao 49 M Shop

10 Jogeswar Rao 45 M Tea Stall 11 Bhubani Gouda 66 M Tea Stall 12 Laxman Sahu 58 M Shop 13 Narichandra Sahu 65 M Shop 14 Rajendra Maharana 48 M Shop 15 M Someswar Rao 49 M Shop 16 Susanta Nahak 26 M Shop 17 Sarata Maharana 60 M Shop 18 K Sanyasi 60 M Shop

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Annexure 11: Photographs of selected locations

A. Berhampur 132 kV grid substation, bay area for termination of 132 kV cables

B. Chhatrapur 132 kV substation and ROW for 132 kV UG cable

C. ROW for along the National Highway D. Autonagar 132 kV proposed GIS substation

E. Railway Crossing where UG 132 kV cable will pass underneath F. Route for 132 kV UG cable - Road and side drain near

Autonagar for Autonagar-Berhampur route

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G. Cable route near Autonagar substation H. Small canal crossings between Narendrapur-Chhatrapur for

UG cable

I. 700 m stretch where Horizontal drilling technique will used to ensure the crowed junction is avoided. – Autonagar-Behampur UG cable

J. Same street - 700 m congested area.

K. UG cable stretch Ambagada to Narendrapur through NH217 L. Encroachment along National Highway 30 m ROW

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M. Rungeilunda 33 kV GIS substation (new) N. Existing N.K. Nagar 33/11 kV substation

O. Kalyan Mandap 33 kV GIS substation site P. New waterworks 33/11 kV substation

Q. Side drains in front of residential area where UG cable trench will be dug

R. Covered drain near commercial area, mobile vendors

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S. Public consultation T. Gender Consulation

U. Baseline Noise near substation site.