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XINJIANG III HIC'I\WAY PROJECT

LOCAL ROAD REHABILIT.ATION PROJECT (LRRP)

INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUAT'ION REPORT

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6.1 Style and Scope of Public Consultation .38

6.2 Results of Public Consultation.39ll-I - 39

6.3 Infornation Disclosure .. 39

6.4 Plan for Further Public Consultation . ----.------------.--.------.... 39

VII. Policy Framework of EAP for the Future 7 Sub-projects. 40

Annex Tables 1, 2

Annex Maps 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5

Public Consultation Notes

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EAP of LRRP Under Xinjiang III Highway Pioject January 2002

I. Project Background

1.1 Project Component and Background1.1.1 Project ComponentAt the same time of the implementation of Xinjiang III Highway Project, there aresome sub-projects to be implemented under it in order to improve the backwardtraffic status of the linking roads between the trunk-ways and cities/towns. Thesub-projects are named Local Road Rehabilitation Program (LRRP), in which thereare 12 roads selected. Details see Table 1- 1.

In Xinjiang, therc arc about 11317.592km roads of low class, poor condition, weakpassing capacity and low service level. The transportation benefits are poor, whichimpedes social and economic development in the area. Accordinlg to therequirements to traffic communication in respect of road maintenance objectives andeconomic development level, the roads to be rehabilitated are selected based on theprinciples below:

1) To improve traffic in poor ancd remote areas;2) To select roads of poor condition and with little sub-grade engineering and theplain alignrnent;3) The linking roads to connect trunk-ways and towns/cities in countryside;4) Class III & IV roads with low technical class and standard, and low servicelevel:5) The regional nmajor roads with serious natural disasters;6) The roads with the yearly average traffic volume of more than 500 veh./day;7) The roads with the investment of less than RMB Y 800/person;8) The roads with poor condition but great traffic volume. It is expected that therehabilitated roads can accelerate economic development and improve lifequality in the area;9) The roads with little investment, potential development and better futureeconomic benefits.

Based on the aforementioned principles, there are 12 roads are selected to berehabilitated in the near future in LRRP under Xinjiang III Highway Project. Detailssee Table 1-1.

EAP of LRRP Under Xinjiang III Highway Project January 2002

The LRRP under Xinjiang III Highway Project

Table 1-1

No. Route Location Mileage (km) Class

No. Current Proposed

9 S303 Santai-Qitai 34 3 2

10 S303 Mulei-Tuyuangcang-Qitai 55 3 2

3 S220 Bayitohai -Tekesi-Zhaosu 84 3 3

7 S208 Awati-Aksu 59 3 2

8 S307 Baicheng-Yurgun 30 3 211 S221 Tacheng-Erming 50 3 26 S3 11 Jiashi-Shule 20 3 2

4 S3 1O Yuepuht'-Tazihong 25 3 2

1 G315 Keriya-Pishan 43 3 22 G218 Zeketai-Nalati 48 3 25 S3 15 Qiaorma-Yangfengchang 89 4 3

12 S318 Fuhai-Guoyinnongchang 66 3 2

The Report covers 5 lines (5 sub-projects), which will be rehabilitated in LRRPunder Xinjiang III Highway Project. It contains basic investigation on environmentand the EAPs. The route numbers and names are stated as below:No. 3 S220 Bayitohai -TekesiZhaosuNo. 7 S208 Awati-AksuNo. 8 S307 Baicheng-YurgunNo. 9 S303 Mulei-Tuyuangcang-QitaiNo. 10 S303 Santai-Qitai

1.1.2 Project Background(1) No. 3 S220 Bayitohai -Tekesi-Zhaosu:It runs through Gongliu County, Tekesi County and Zhaosu County of Yili Prefecture.It starts from Bayitohai at K59+000 and ends in Zhaosu at K148+000 with the totallength of 89km. The existing road can basically meet the standard of Class III road,with sub-grade, 8.5m wide and pavement, 6-7m wide. Apart from the 7km atK82+000-K83+000 and K95+000-K101+000 in total, which are sand and gravelsurface, the rest are with asphalt surface. The upgrading standard will be Class IIIroad for plain and slightly hilly areas, that is, sub-grade of 8.5m wide and pavementof 8m wide. Because the section of K94+000-K102+000, snow can be heavilyaccumulated, the sub-grade will be 10m and the pavement will be 9.5m. The currentsub-grade width is 12m at K112+000 - K118+000, it will keep the same width whenupgrading.

(2) No. 7 S208 Awati-Aksu:It starts from Aksu West Bridge at K1007+567 of G314, running along Aksu riversouthwards, by way of Duolang Xiang, Baishiairike Xiang, Kumubaxi Xiang ofAksu City and Tuopuluke Xiang, and ends at the roundabout in the center of Awati

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County. The total length is 59 km. The existing road is Class III road in plain andslight hilly areas. The sub-grade width is 8.5-9m and pavement width is 7.0m. Theproposed road is Class II road with sub-grade 12.0m wide and pavement 11 .5m wide.In order to guarantee traffic safety, the design institute has planned to change the bigcurve into small one at K40+500 with radius of 400m. The new small curve will runthrough the edges of farmland, which is about 300m long. However, the area belongs

to the road bureau. Therefore, there is no land acquisition.

(3) No. 8 S307 Baicheng-Yurgun:This section starts at K149+000 of S307, 60km away from Baicheng and ends atK179+600 (K931+000 of G314), 70 km away from Aksu City. The total length is 30km. The existing road is Class III road in plain and slight hilly areas. The sub-gradewidth is IO.Om and pavement width is 7.0m. The proposed road is Class II road withsub-grade 12.Om wide and pavement 9.Om wide.

(4) No. 9 S303 Mulei-Tuyuangcang-Qitai:It is located in Mulei County and Qitai County of Changji Huizu AutonomousPrefecture. The section is of S303, from west exit of Mulei County to east exit ofQitai County at K85+000-K140+000, with the total length of 55km. The existingroad is Class III road. The sub-grade width is 10-12m and pavement width is 7-9m.The proposed road is Class II road with sub-grade 12m wide and pavement 9m wide.Sub-grade will be widened from lOm to 12m only at KI19+500-Kl21 +000, becausethe rest have reached the standard of Class II road.

(5) No. 1 0 S303 Santai-Qitai:This section is between Qitai County and Jimsar of Changji Huizu AutonomousPrefecture. It is from Farm 108 of Qitai County to Santai Town of Jimsar County atK160+000-K194+000. The total length is 34 km. It belongs to Class III road, withsub-grade 12m wide and pavement 7-9m wide. With rehabilitation, it will be Class IIroad, with sub-grade 12m wide and pavement 9m wide.

The geological locations of the 5 sub-projects see Annex Maps 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.

The technical status and investment estimation of the 5 sub-projects refer to Table1.2.

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The Technical Status and Investment Estimation

Table 1.2No. Section Length Road Status The Proposed Road Investmen Peri Note

(Km) t od(RMB (YeaXt10,0O) r)

Class Traffic Sub-gr Pave Class Sub-grade Pave- Pave-Volume Adt -ment Width (m) ment ment

(Year 2000) Width Width Width TypeVeh.iday ,m) (m) (in

3 Bayitohai 89 III 706 8.5 6-7 III 8.5 8 Asphalt 8083 1 The-Tekesi -Zhaosu cuTent

7 Awati-Aksu 59 III 2337 8. 5-9 7.0 12.0 11.5 Asphalt 5259.9 1 trafficvolumerefer to

8 Baicheng- 3 0 III 1314 100 7.0 11 12.0 9.0 Asphalt 2740.5 monitorYurgun

results9 Mulei-Tuyuangc 55 III 1994 10.1 7.0 11 12.0 9.0 Asphalt 4380.2 1 of 2000

an -Qitai 2

10 Qitai - Santai 34 III 1149 12.0 7-9 _I 12.0 9.0 Asphalt 2707.70 1

Total 262 23171.36

Note: 1) Class II roads refer to the urban trunk-ways in above medium cities or the roads to large

mines or ports. Generally, they are adaptable to average day/night traffic volume of

3000-7500 (vehicles of every type converted to medium heavy trucks for long-term design).

2) Class III roads are the ones to connect counties and townis. Genlerally, they are adaptable to

average day/night traffic volume of 1000-4000 (vehicles of every type converted to medium

heavy trucks for long-term design).

1.1.3 Introduction of Right-of-way

Except the mainline, the local governments have agreed to solve the issue of land

occupation for borrow pits, construction machinery, materials and camps.

Construct camps of the 5 sub-projects are all located near borrow pits. In borrow pits

and quarries along the lines, there have been construction access roads. Details of

construction materials and borrow pits see Table 1-3. At present, the 5 sub-projects

are under design, any changes about borrow pits will be added to the EAP as annex.

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Construction Materials and Borrow Pits for the 5 Sub-projects

Table 1-3

Sub-projects Chainage Construction Materials Storage Distance to the RemarkRoads (km)

No.3 K64+7)00 Sand gravel for Pavement, 50000m 30.1

bridges and culvertsK118+900 Sand gravel for Pavement, 200O0m 3 2

bridges and culvertsK128+200 Sand gravel for Pavement, 50000m' 0.4

bridges and culvertsK62+200 Sand gravel Abundant 0.2

K68+100 Sand gravel Abundant 0.2

K79+200 Sand gravel Abundant 0.2K85+300 Sand gravel Abundant 0.1K134+100 Sand gravel Abundant 0.1K139+200 Sand gravel Abundant 0.1K87+1 00 Rubble Abundant 0.5

No.7 K9+580 Sand gravel Abundant 1.6 Jingdun Quarry

Ki1+210 Sand gravel Abundant 1.2 Tuofeng QuarryNo. 8 K 1 39+000 Sand gravel 60000m3 10 Bottom land

K147+000 Sand gravel ] 1000Om3 2 Bottom land

K160+000 Sand gravel 50000m3 I Bottom land

K171+200 Rubble and stones for Abundant 0.2 Mountains on left side ofbridges and culverts the route 200m

Nos.9, 10 K80+000 Rubble and stones for Abundant 4 4km mountain southbridges and culverts of Baiyanghe

K117+900 Sand gravel 60000mr I Farm 109 Heba QuarryK125+050 Sand gravel 50000m 3 1 Kanrzi Quarry

KI27+450 Sand gravel I OOOOm3 7 Dazhuangzi Xiang. ~~~~~Quarry

K150+350 Sand gravel 70000m3 2.5 Farm 112 Heba Quarry

K182+900 Sand gravel 70000m 3 1.5 Fatml 13 HebaQuarry

1.2 Project CharacteristicsThe 5 sub-projects are the local roads rehabilitation projects, with sub-grade andpavement widen and pavement structure and type improved. There is no need to dealwith land acquisition and resettlement with great investment for improvement oftechnical class and passing capacity. In some sections, the sub-grade will be widened1.5-2m, which will still be within right-of-way. With surveys, it is shown that thecurrent width of subgrade has reached the width for subgrade widening. Few impactsto environment are expected. Therefore, there is no requirement for land acquisitionand resettlement for the 5 sub-projects.

1.3 Project ScheduleIt is planned to commence Nos. 3, 7, 8, 9 and 10 in the year of 2002 with one-yearconstruction period and will complete and open to traffic at the end of 2002.

It is planned to complete the rest 7 sub-projects by the year 2005.

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II. Environmental Introduction

2.1 Introduction of Natural Environment2.1.1 Topography and LandformsNo. 3 is located in Yili Prefecture, the western part of Xinjiang. Yili Prefecture is

surrounded with mountains in the east, the south and the north. The valley facessouthwest with spreading shape and complicated topography. The whole line ismainly slightly hilly and heavily hilly areas, that is to say, it runs throughmountainous areas or in valleys. The section at K96+000-K102+000 is the linecrossing Tekesi icy top, with latitude of 1848.1m. The total length of slightly hillyareas is about 21km and the total length mountainous areas and heavily hilly areasare 68km.

No. 7 locates in vast plain without any hills or mountains. Topography is very simple.The altitude reaches from 1028m to 1064m. The ground slope is 1/2500-1/4000,slanting from northwest to southeast.

No. 8 locates in vast alluvial plain of Baicheng basin, north of Qiuletage Mountain inthe south of Tianshan Mountains, where the latitude reaches from 1200m to 1500m.

The physical features are higher in the north and lower in the south in totality.

Nos 9 and 10 are located in Changji Huizu Autonomous Prefecture. The topographyis higher in the south and the east, and lower in the north and in the west. The middlepart in the plain in front of northern Tianshan Mountains. The land is vast withabundant water sources, which is the major place for human beings. The twoproposed sub-projects are located in the plain with Gobi desert (desert grassland).

2.1.2 MeteorologyNo. 3 belongs to medium warn and half dry climate. Because of the topographicalimpacts, the climates are different in various areas. According to the meteorologyinformation and data from local meteorology stations, the average annualtemperature in the Project area is 5.3 'C. In summer, the temperature in July is 18. 1°Cand in winter, the temperature in January is -11.9 'C. The maximum depth ofaccumulated snow is 36cm. The yearly rainfalls are 375mm. The yearly wind speedis 2m/s and the maximum is 20m/s. The major direction is east and northeast.

No. 7 is in Aksu City and Awati County. It belongs to continent dry climate. The heatis abundant with dry climate and less rain falls but with great evaporation. Theseasons are very clear. It is hot in summer and cold in winter. The basic character inthe region is that temperature difference in a year and in a day is great. It is windy,sometimes, dusty and cold in spring. According to the meteorology informationand data from local meteorology stations, the average annual temperature in theProject area is 10.4°C. In winter, the maximum depth of accumulated snow is 14cm.The yearly rainfalls are 46.7mm. The yearly evaporation is 1187.5mm. The yearly

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sunshine hour is 2570.3 hours. The frost fee day is 211 days.

No. 8 is in Baicheng County. It belongs to continent dry climate. The heat isabundant with dry climate and less rain falls. It is hot in summer and cold in winter.The basic character in the region is that temperature difference in a year and in a dayis great. According to the meteorology informnation and data from local meteorologystations, the average annual temperature is 7.7 C. The frost fee period is 165 days.The yearly sunshine is 2804 hours. The yearly rainfalls are 103mm. The yearlyevaporation is 1492mm. The annual average wind speed is Im/s. The major directionis north wind.

Nos. 9 and 10 run through the medium wann zone, which is typical continent dryclimate. The south part is mountainous area, the north part is desert and the middle isplain. There is obvious difference in climate in different regions. It is dry and rainslittle. The temperature difference is great during day and night. It is hot in summerand cold in wintcr. According to the meteorological data of the local meteorologicalbureau, in Project region, the annual average temperature is 6-9°C. The yearlyaverage frost-free day are 155 days. The yearly shining-hour is 2750-3090. Theyearly rainfalls is 200-350mm. In Mulei County, the main wind is northwest withaverage speed of 4.5-5.Om/s. In Qitai County, the wind is mainly east or north windwith speed of 3-4m/s. While in Jimsar County, the major wind is northwest wind. Itis always windy in spring and summer.

2.1.3 Surface WaterNo. 3 passes the areas with abundant water. However, no rivers intersect the line.There are some irrigation ditches (bridge and culvert) and flood-release ditches(bnrdge and culvert) intersect the road, which are about 195 bridges and culverts intotal. Most are pipe culverts and stone arch culverts with small span and low heightclearance.The details of surface water in No. 7 see the Table 2-1.

Statistics of Rivers and Ditches in No. 7Table 2-1

Name Section Usage Time Flow Vlolume (m3fs)

Baishiairike Ditch K28+900 Irrigation, flood All year 25-28

release

Kumuairike Ditch K34 Water source All year 5

Laoda River K46+840 Irrigation Icy period: early December to end February next year 20

Spring irrigation: March -June

SummeT irrigation: July- August

Autumn Winter irrigation: September -November

Lianhe Ditch K49 Irrigation March - November 10

Fengshouyichang K54 Irrigation March - November 5

Ditch

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There is no river or ditch system in No. 8.

There is no water system intersecting with Nos. 9 and 10. Yet there are someirrigation systems cross the route (bridges and culverts) and flood-release ditches(bridges and culverts). In total 157 culverts and bridges. Most of them arepipe-culverts with small spans and thick silt at the bottom. In No. 9, there are 3 smallbridges and 79 culverts. In No. 10, there are 2 small bridges and 73 culverts.

The objective of the Sub-projects is to rehabilitate sub-grade/pavement structure andto improve the passing capacity. The aforementioned bridges and culverts will beeither widened or strengthened. The function of existing irrigation system andflood-release ditches will not be changed. Therefore, the Project will not produce anyimpacts on these system and ditches.

2.1.4 Mosques and GraveyardsAccording to site visits, there is one mosque and 6 graveyards in No.7. Distributionssee Table 2-2.

Distributions of Mosque and Graveyards

Table 2-2Section Mosque or Location Distance to Size Years Number

Craveyards Sub-grade (mu)

K19+100 - K19+200 Tomb No. 2 of Team 10, Tuopuluke Xiang 15 10 Over 100 2000

K15+700 Tomb No. 3ofTeam 11, Tuopuluke Xiang 15 25 Over20 0 5000

K14+400 - K14+500 Tomb Murikaidanmu Village 17 10 Over 150 2000

K10+200 Tomb No. I of Team I of Kerekuli 10 70 Over 300 1000

K53+000 Tomb Tuogelakemaza Village 30 100 Over 200 1000

K40+500 Tomb Kashibeixi Village 45 5 Over 100 15

K54+500 Mosque Tuogelakemaza Village 101

2.2 Introduction of Ecological EnvironmentFor No. 3, the section of plain or slight hilly areas concentrate in the crop fields ofthe valleys, while the section of heavily hilly areas is mainly in mountainous woodand grass interlocked limit. There are production bases of various plants andhusbandry along the line. Soil layer is very thick, mainly chestnut soil for agriculturalpurpose. The proportion of natural vegetation cover is high, which belong tomountainous grass marshlands and meadow grasslands of mesophyte, dry mesophyteand weeds. The trees on both sides of the road are poplars and elms. The majoragricultural crops are wheat, corn and oil plants. There is a piece of wetland atK5 9+000-K60+000.

According to the Document 04[1 988] of Xinjiang Environmental ProtectionCommittee ---- Notice of Issuing "Lists of Protected Wild Plants and Animals inXinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region", it is found that in some valley areas, there are


pheasants (birds), which are protected animal of Class III Regional Protected Level.Because the road has operated for many years, the pheasants have got used to the lifeenvironment, the Project will cause temporary impacts only during construction

period.

In No. 7, there are mainly farmlands and protection woods for farrmland. Within300m on both sides, cotton, wheat and rice are planted. At K42+000-K43+000, thereis some natural vegetation distributed.

The soil types are mainly moisture soil, silts, rice soil and meadow soil. Content oforganic substances is usually 1.23% - 1.53%, with average of 1.39%. Soil nutritionbelongs to medium/low level.

The vegetation in No. 8 is desert grasslands and grassland deserts. The vegetation ismainly willows and wormwoods. The soil is mainly brown soil.

The grassland type is Grade V with poor quality. The percentage is over 60% of poorquality grasslands. In respect of grass production, it mainly belongs to Class VII,with is very low and just about 750kg of fresh grass in each hectare. The usage valueis low, but it is very important for ecology, and water and soil conservation.

Nos. 9 and 10 are located in the plain. Agriculture is the major ecological type. Theagricultural products are wheat, corn, oil sunflowers, and greenery trees (elm, poplarand narrow-leaved oleasters). The natural vegetation is desert grassland. The qualityis poor and the production is low. The component of ecological system iscomparatively simple.

According to investigation results, in the aforementioned 5 sub-projects, there is nonatural protective zone of either the State or the Regional levels (see Map 1-1).Within 500m on both sides of the road, animals and plants are very common types,such as, birds, mice and rabbits. The major vegetation is dogstails and rank grasses inthe mountains and desert vegetation in the plain. Few impacts by the sub-projects areexpected.

2.3 Introduction of Social-economic EnvironmentNo. 3 locates in Yili Prefecture, which is famous as "the barn of the NorthernXinjiang" and "the Southern Land (rich) beyond the Great Wall". At present, it hasbecome the major production base of grains, oil and husbandry in Xinjiang. It hasalso established light industry of weaving. In addition, Yili is the important city inthe north part of ancient "Silk Road", with abundant tourism resources. The majorsocial and economic index of Gongliu County, Tekesi County and Zhaosu Countysee Table 2-3.

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Major Social and Economic Index of Gongliu, Tekesi and Zhaosu

Table 2-3

Items Gongliu Tekesi Zhaosu

Population (person) 154371 148337 111077

Minority Percentage of the Total (%) 68.3 75.7 79.7

Rural Population (% of Total) 125099 (81) 113094 (76.2) 78819 (71)

Total size (Kinm) 4528 8352 11000

Average Income (Yuan) 2085 2004 2058

GDP (million) 460 390 490

Grain Total Production (kg) 112,597,000 42,797,000 53,423,000

Total livestock at year end 591,200 701,000 813,000

In No. 7, there are mainly Awati Town, Duolang Xiang, Baishiairike Xiang,Tuopuluke Xiang and Kumubaxi Xiang. The economy is mainly agriculturalproduction and some husbandry. The agricultural crops are wheat and corn and thehusbandry is cattle and sheep. In Awati Town, there is agricultural machinerymanufacture and processing of agricultural products and some brewery. The socialeconomic statuses are briefly introduced in Table 2-4.

Major Social and Economic Index of No. 7

Table 2-4

Item Awati Duolang Baishiairike Tuopuluke Kumubaxi

Total size (KI 2) 5.25 486 15.8

Population (person) 21057 30033 5167 11794 16040

Minority Percentage of the 72.75 92.9 99.9

Total (%) _

Average Income (Yuan) 800 740 1427 1204.98

No. 8: The main social and economic index sees Table 2-5.

The Main Social and Economic Index of Aksu City and Baicheng County

Table 2-5Places Population Races Total Size Farmland GDP TVO]A Total Grain Ptroduction

10,000 (% of the (Ku1) (ha) (YlO,0000 (Y10,000) (t0.OOOtons)

__________ ~~~total)Baicheng 19.3 Uygur (87) 15000 48866.77 41960 38243 20.58

Aksu 51.67 Uygur(41.3) 18265 72.86 191630 93444 30.33

Nos. 9 and 10 concern with Qitai County, Jimsar County and Mulei County of

Changji Prefecture. Mulei County is located in the east of Changji, which is one ofthe poor counties of state level. It is major at husbandry, mainly sheep. The plain areais the grain production place. Qitai County is the agricultural county, which is one of

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the grain bases. Jimsar County has agriculture and husbandry. The social economic

status of Qitai, Jimsar and Mulei refers to Table 2-6.

The Major Social and Economic Index of Mulei, Qitai and Jimsar

Table 2-6

Item Mulei Qitai Jimsar

Population 87489 229102 131967

Percentage of the Total 30.3% 20.7% 31%

Rural Population (% of Total) 66679 (76.8) 171246 (74.7) 102966 (78.1)

Total size (Kin 2 ) 13513 20089 12793

Avcrage Income (Yuan) 1880 2237 2111

GDP (million) 350 714 620

IATPV (million) 467 1120 828

Grain Total Production (kg) 115,292,000 301,759,000 88700,000

Total livestock at year end 590,900 697,100 440,200

2.4 Traffic Status in Project AreaIn No. 3, road is the only means for transportation. In addition, S220 is the only wayout to the other places in Xinjiang for Bayitohai and Tekesi and the major passage forZhaosu to be outside. The road has operated for 12 years. The alignment, width,strength and evenness of sub-grade and pavement, designed load of bridges and theother technical index, are in poor situation. The passing capacity is poor. The roadintersects with S3 16 at K67+300, which is under upgrading. Therefore, theupgrading of S220 can accelerate exchange of local area, improve passing capacityof the whole road network and play an important role in social and economicdevelopment in the region.

In No. 7, S208 is the unique way for Awati County. It has operated for 15 years. Theroad condition and passing capacity are very poor. However, the daily traffic volumenow has reached 2300 vehicles. The average speed is only 40 km/hr. This hasseriously impeded the economic development.

Along the route, there is mainly agriculture in business structure of Towns andXiangs. The economic development is very low and backward. With the policy ofWestern Region Exploration, S208 will shoulder the transport task for the two maj orprojects in Xinjiang. One Project is the plush cotton basis in the Region and thesecond Project is 2nd-phasc further construction of Tarrim River. It also shoulders thetransport for oil field exploration of Awvati County.

In No. 8, S307 has been over used according to construction years. At present, theroad status cannot meet the requirements of current traffic volume. The section isonly part which has not been improved in two trunk-ways of S307 and G314. Itreduces passing level and capacity of the whole road networks.

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In Nos. 9 and 10, the Project locates in agricultural and husbandry areas. Roadtransport is the unique means of modem communication. What is more, S303 is theonly way for Qitai to Jimsar.

The major problems of the existing road in the Project areas are low density of road,low class and poor quality, which is rather unsuitable to economic development.

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III. Screening of Potential Environmental Impacts

3.1 Land ResourcesImpacts on land resources by road construction are permanent occupation andtemporary occupation. The sub-projects are all to upgrade the existing road withoutany new roads constructed and the current right-of-way is enough for some sectionsto have sub-grade widened. Therefore, the permanent occupation will not produceany damages to the ecological environment.

The borrow pits and quarries of the 5 sub-projects are all located in storm cracks orbottomlands. Construction camps and batching plants will be close to material sites.The situation now is that the material sites belong to town/Xiang or individuals.There have been access roads. Construction camps and batching plants will be rented.Construction materials will be purchased. Apart from No. 7 (one half forconstruction and the other half for nornal traffic), the existing roads nearby will beused as construction access roads.

3.2 Ecological EnvironmentAlong the 5 sub-projects, there are hills, desert grasslands, farmlands, oases,mountainous grasslands and marshlands. The major impacts to ecologicalenvironment by project construction are to establish access road randomly. Thevegetation of desert grasslands will be damaged by access road, so that the surfaceloses protection. Due to the dry soil, it is very slow for vegetation restoration in thefragile ecological environment and it is very easy to become desert.

Among the 5 sub-projects, only in No. 7, there will be 3500 trees to be felled.There is one policy in Xinjiang that "It is strictly forbidden to fell trees. If must, howmany trees you fell and how many trees you must replant in the proper places." Withsurvey, it is confirmned that there are two groups of trees on both sides of the road,one is for greenery and the other is for farmland protection. There are about 4-7 rowsin each group. The trees to be felled for the sub-project are generally the first row ofthe greenery trees, which will not cause impacts on the functions of shading andgreen passage. The sub-project will pay the cost for felling and replanting the treesthe same number as felled with local plants species.

3.3 Land Erosions

Because majority of No. 3 are in mountainous area, with landslips or eroded soil,

which has brought some impacts on transport. According to the survey, slope

protection works and retaining walls are seriously damaged, which cannot behave the

protective function and need to be reconstructed. In the other 4 sub-project, there is

no big slope and no soil erosion, because they are located in plain area without any

huge borrow filling or great excavation.

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3.4 Air PollutionAir pollution is mainly dust from project construction. However, with propermitigation measures, it can be minimized.

3.5 Noise PollutionWith investigation, it shows that there are no environmental sensitive places likescenery zones, natural protection zones, historic relics and sanatorium within 200mon both sides of the 5 sub-projects. However, apart from No. 8, there areenvironmentally sensitive spots, such as, schools, hospitals and villages. In No. 7,there distributes a mosque. In No. 3, there are pheasants, which is the protectiveanimal of the Regional Class II Protected level. During construction period, there willbe some impacts because of the increased construction machinery and transportvehicles.

3.6 Water PollutionWater for construction of the 5 sub-projects is from rivers, ditches or running water.The investigation shows that there is no problem in construction water. But duringbridge construction, it is forbidden to pollute water with waste oil or waste materialswith high pH value. The poisonous materials, such as, asphalt, flash and chemicals,are forbidden to heap near rivers, ditches and drinking water source. Measures will betaken to prevent rainwater from flowing into rivers and ditches (especially in theKumuairike Ditch at K34, the drinking water source in No. 7)

At present, there is no drainage system on both sides of the road. In the design, in thesections where the road lays on the original ground, this Project will constructdrainage ditches to collect surface water into irrigation ditches or flood-releaseditches nearby. According to comparison materials---analysis on rain (snow) water ofUrumqi Outer-ring Road Project, the drainage of the Urumqi Outer-ring Road Projectbasically reach the standard of Class III in "Sewage Comprehensive DischargeStandard" (GB8978-1996). But the COD obviously exceed the standard. The standardapplied for Urumqi Outer-ring Road Project fails to meet Class V standard in the"Standard of Underground Water Quality" (GHZB1-l999). Therefore, if rain (snow)water is discharged into irrigation ditches, agricultural products and soil might bepolluted.

3. 7 Cultural RelicsThe surveys show that among the 5 sub-projects, only in No. 7, there is mosque andgraveyards along the line. During construction period, staffs and labors of thecontractors should follow some regulations and respect habits/customs of theminority peoples. Because construction will be undertaken on one half and trafficwill be kept on the other half, there will not be any impacts in construction period.

3.8 Traff ic SafetyWith survey, it shows that there is hidden danger for traffic in the sections with poor

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sight view, due to the mixed traffic of pedestrians, vehicles, agricultural vehicles andbicyclcs.

To guarantee the pedestrians' safety, during construction period, construction willstop for half an hour in rush hours of schools and kindergartens. At the same time,the appointed person will guide the children to pass construction site. Duringoperation period, enough signs will be set up near schools, kindergartens andresidential areas.

Apart from No. 7, where one half for construction and the other half for normaltraffic, the social traffic will be diverted to the other roads nearby.

3.9 ConclusionA screening process has been taken from the viewpoints of air pollution, noise,water pollution, ecological environment, cultural relics, road safety, etc. to identifypotential significant issues that would need to be addressed in the EA. It wasconfirmed that there were no new construction of roads; all sub-projects wereimprovement of existing alignments; and no land acquisition is needed. Generalassessments have also been conducted on noise and air pollution impacts. As theresults of those processes, it was concluded that all sub-projects might create a fewminor and easily recognizable environmental problems, but no significant ones.Accordingly, full EA has not been conducted for them; Environmental Action Planwas made for them. The guideline for public consultation was also applied.

Negative impacts on environmental quality by the road construction concentrate onair and noise pollution during construction and operation periods, which will befurther discussed in next chapter. However, with the completion of the sub-projects,local economy will be greatly accelerated and living standard will be raised.

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IV. General Assessment on Noise and Air Pollution

4.1 Determination of Sensitive SpotsThe 5 sub-projects run through counties, towns, Xiangs and villagcs. In No. 8, thereis not any sensitive spot, therefore, there will not be any impacts to the environment.While in Nos. 3, 7, 9 and 10, there are environmentally sensitive spots, such as,residential areas, schools and hospitals. Details of sensitive spot distribution andcurrent traffic noise status in each sub-project see Tables 4-1, 4-2, 4-3 and 4-4.

Noise standards:Schools and hospitals: day: 55 dB (A); night: 45 dB (A)Residential areas: day: 70 dB (A); night: 55 dB (A)

Traffic Noise Impacts on Schools, Hospitals and Residential Areas in No.3

Table 4-1 dB(A)No. Name of Sensitive Scale Description Location Status If or not

Spot (Chainage) (distance from the Value exceed

route) Day/night standard

I Qinar Village 5 classrooms, 10 In front of classrooms, North side, 50.2/43.6 NotPrimary School teachers, 120 there are 3-4 rows and 3 parallel, 200m

(K62+900) students hills. With enclosing wall

2 No. 5 Primary 24 classrooms, With enclosing walls and South side, 51.5i43.9 NotSchool of Tekesi 80 teachers, classroom are 3-storey parallel, 76m

(kI6+500) 1054 students building with double-layerwindows In between, there

is a garden and trees

3 Tuotigule Primary 12 classrooms, School is on one side. North side, 53.8i45.5 NotSchool 20 teachers, 300 There is residential areas vertical, 150m

(K 122+200) students in front of school4 Keziletusike 8 classrooms, 16 There is residential areas South side, 52.8/43.5 Not

Village Primary teachers, in front of school parallel, 15OmSchool 70students

(K125+100)

5 Kepu Primary 15 classrooms, The school is on the side North side, 52.8/43.5 NotSchool 30 teachers, 400 of the road. In front of parallel, 110m,

(127+600) students school, there is Vertical, 70mplayground and trees.

6 Kesimujia Primary 8 classrooms. 14 In front of classrooms, South side, 53.1/45.0 NotSchool teachers, 190 there are 7-8 rows parallel, 70m

(KI 36+ 100) students7 Residential areas Qinar Village, With enclosing walls, and Both sides, mainly 61.6/44.7 Not

Tekesi Town, woods vertical, 15-25mTuotigule Village,

Kesimujia Village.

Keziletusike Village

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Traffic Noise Impacts on School, Hospital and Residential Areas in No.7

Table 4-2 dB(A)

No. Name of Sensitive Spot Scale Description Location Status If or not

(Chainage) (distance from the Value exceedroute) Day/night standard

1 Chinese Primary School of 9 classrooms, with enclosing wall West side, 51.6/44.3 not

Tuopuluke Xiang 300 persons Parallel, 114m(K 13.5)

2 Parents School of Primary 8 classrooms, with enclosing wall West side, Vertical, 53.4/44.4 Not

School, Tuopuluke Xiang 290 persons 7 rows of trees in 70m(KIS.2) between Parallel, 130m 50.7/43.7 Not

3 Tuowankekalakale Village 7 classrooms, with enclosing wall East side, 53.6/44.3 Not

Primary School 240 persons 5 rows of trees Parallel, lOOm(K18.7) inside and 2 rows

outside

4 Hospital of Hunbashi Xiang 27 doctors, with enclosing wall East side, 54.2/44.8 Not

(K24) 30 beds, Trees inside and Parallel, 85mtwo floors outside

5 Aremaili Primary School of 8 classrooms, With enclosing East side, 53.9/45.0 NotHunbashi Xiang 326 students, wall Parallel, 90m

(K29. 1) 12 teachers Trees inside andoutside

6 Xiaobaishiairike Center 10 classrooms, with enclosing wall. West side, 52.5/44.2 NotPrimary School, Duolang 300 persons 9 rows of trees Parallel, 95m

Xiang outside Vertical, 56m 54.4/45.8 Not

(K35.5)7 Middle School of Duolang 12 classrooms, Without enclosing West side, 48.9/42.6 Not

Xiang 600 persons wall. Parallel, 150m

(K36.1) 6 rows of trees in Vertical, lOOm 53.5/44.2between

8 No. 9 Primary School of 8 classrooms, with enclosing wall. WVcst side, 53.8/44.7 NotFengshou Farm 1 144 persons 4 rows of Xinjiang Parallel, 78m

(K48.95) Poplars outside

9 Residential Districts Duolang Xiang, with enclosing wall, Both sides. 66.5/54.3 Not(K44) BaishiaiTikc Xiang, with fruit trees Vertical, 25m

Tuopuluke Xiang inside.

and Hunbashi

Xiang of Aksu City

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Traffic Noise Impacts on School, Hospital and Residential Areas in No.9

Table 4-3 dB(A)No. Name of Scale Description Location (distance from Status Value If or not

Sensitive Spot the route) (day/night) exceed

(Chainage) standard

I Xingou Primary 8 classrooms. With enclosing walls North side, 52.1/43.6 Not

School 12 teachers, and trees, but lower parallel, 1 OOm

(K85) 150 students than sub-grade

2 Tuyuangcang 10 classrooms, Witlh enclosing walls, West side, 52. 143.6 Not

Primary School 15 teachers, there are 2-3 rows of parallel, 1 0Om

(K108+500) 200 students trees between enclosing

wall and classroom

3 Sangezhuangzi 15 classrooms With enclosing walls, West side, 53.8/44.5 Not

Primary School 20 teachers, there are 3-4 rows of Parallel, 80m

(K 109+200) 250 students trees between enclosing

wall and classroom

4 Hospital 109 24 doctors. With enclosing walls East side, 53.1/45.0 Not

(K120) 50 beds, and trees. Parallel, 0m. Inpatient

3-story building department is behind the

outpatient department

5 Residential Xinguo Xiang, Residential areas are Both sides, 61.9/48.7 Not

areas Shuanglaoba. concentrated on Vertical, 25m

Tuyuancang Village, roadsides. There are

Sangezhuangzi Village, shops in front. There

Farm 109, Farm 110 and are enclosing walls and

Guoyuran_Village trees.

Traffic Noise Impacts on School, Hospital and Residential Areas in No. 10

Table 44 dB(A)No. Name of Sensitive Spot Scale Description Location (distance Status Value If or not exceed

(Chainage) from the route) (day/night) standard

I Daquan Huizu School I g classrooms (4 With enclosing walls North side, parallel, 54.2/46.0 Not(K 166) bungalows, one two-story and trees. 50m

building. 45 teachers and A 2-storey building is

700 students under construction.

2 Hospital of Tatar Xiang 20 doctors, 12 beds and Change the function of North side, parallel, 52.4/44.8 Not(K163) one 2-story building inpatient department, lOOm

which is rented. With

trees..

3 Tougong Primary School 6 classrooms, 13 teachers, Shops can stop traffic South side, parallel, 54.7/45.4 Not

(K173+500) 250 students noise. behind shops 40m

4 Jiji Prtmary School 7 classrooms, l2teachers, Shops can stop traffic North side, parallel, 54.7/45.4 Not

(K170) 200 students noise. behind shops 40m

5 Primary School of Ergong 12 classrooms, 30 Shops can stop traffic North side, parallel, 53.1/43.6 Not

Xiang (K 184) teachers, 350 students noise. behind shops. 70m

6 Residential areas Tobacco Factory, With enclosing walls 25m on roadsides 64.3/50.6 NotDongwan Xiang, Daquan and trees.

Xiang, Gucheng Xiang,

lougongjte, Shijiazhuang,

Zhonggou. Xigou, Ergong

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4.2 Noise Pollution4.2.1 Noise Pollution during Construction PeriodThe additional environmental impacts are stated below because of projectconstruction:

l) Traffic noises by transport vehicles: There will be more traffic noises duringconstruction period because there will be many transports of constructionmaterials.

2) Noises by construction machines: Major construction machines are: rollers,pavers, excavators, mixers, bulldozers, loaders and gravers and etc. Accordingto the previous monitoring results, generally the noise could exceed 65dB(A)within 50m.

3) Pavement construction will influence traffic, reduce driving speed, resultingin traffic jams and more traffic noise.

Along the road, most of residents are used to building houses close to theroad about 25m, but all with enclosing walls and the rooms near the road arebasically storerooms and kitchens. Between buildings and the road, there aregenerally 4-5 rows of trees, which can reduce impacts of traffic andconstruction noises. It can be scen from Tables 4-1, 4-2, 4-3 and 4-4 thatcurrent noise values in sensitive spots do not exceed the standards in all thesub-projects. However, the daily life of the residents will be influenced withtraffic and construction noises. Sometimes, noise could exceed the standard.Accordingly, when construction site is within 200m of sensitive spots, it isstrictly forbidden to use noisy equipment and machinery during00:00-08:00am so as to minimize noise impacts.

Most of the schools are 70m away from roadsides. In front of schools, thereare many rows of trees and the enclosing walls or shops. The trees, enclosingwalls and buildings will resist traffic and construction noises to certain extent.The inpatient department is behind the outpatient department. Therefore,construction noise and traffic noise will not influence the hospital. However,during daytime, the construction and traffic noise will produce ccrtainimpacts on schools. However, there will not be any impacts on schools duringnight because of no lessons then. No great impacts are expected on schools.

4.2.2 Noise Pollution during Operation Period4.2.2.1 Determination of the Assessed ValueIt is stipulated in "Environmental Noise Standard in Urban Areas" (GB3096-93) thatLeq (A) is the assessed value for regional traffic noise. The assessment for thesub-projects adopt Leq (A) as assessed index as well.

Leq= 10 {1/T{ lTTo 1i1 IA dt} }

In the formula: LA- is (A) at t time; T- is continuous sampling time.

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4.2.2.2 Determination of Traffic VolumeThe traffic volume is determine based on "Feasibility Studies Report of Nos. 3, 7, 8,9 and 10 in LRRP under Xinjiang III Highway Project". Details see Table 4-5.

Forecast Traffic Volume during Operation PeriodTable 4-5

Sub-projects Forecast Traffic Volume in 2000 Forecast Traffic Volume in 2020 (veh/day)(veh/day)

No.3 706 1520

No.7 2337 4838

No.8 1314 2960

No.9 1994 4714

No.10 1149 8180

4.2.2.3 Selection of Forecast ModuleThe forecast module for traffic noise impacts during operation period is based on"Specifications of Environmental Impact Assessment for Highway Project"(JTJO05-96).(1) For i-type cars running by day or at night, the hour traffic noise value received bythe forecast spot is calculated with the following formula:

N,(LAcq) i = L w, i + 101 g { -------} -AL distance + AL toprake + AL surface -13

vi T(1)

In the formula:(LAeq) I----- when i-type cars running by day or at night, the hour noise value (dB);L w, i ----- i-type (by order) of car's average radiating noise level (dB);N ------ average hour traffic volume of i-type (by order) of car running in daytime

or at night (veh./h);v i---- average running speed of i-type car, km/h;T ---- forecast time, here is lh;

AL distance ---- for running noise or i-type car (by order), its distance attenuation

volume by day or at night in the forecast spot with "r" distance fromthe noise equivalent car running line (dB);

AL toprake ---- modified volume of traffic noise caused by Highway top rake, (dB);

A L surface ---- modified volume of traffic noise caused by Highway road surface(dB).

(2) Traffic noise value by forecast spot made by all types of cars running by day orat night is calculated with the following value:

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(LAeq) aaffic = 1Ig 1 .[ IO l (Laeq)L + 0 0. I (Laeq)M + I o)O. I (Laeq)S 1 - ALI - AL 2

(2)

In the fonnula:(LAeq)L, (LAeq)M and (LAeq)s ---- respectively indicates traffic noise value of large,medium and small vehicles by day or at night received by forecast spots (dB);

(LAeq) traffic ---- traffic noise value received by the forecast spot day and night (dB);

AL,---- modified noise value caused by the Highway curve or limited long road

section (dB);

A L2---- modified noise value caused by the hindering article between the Highwayand the forecast spot (dB)

(3) The forecast value of environmental noise day or night of the forecast spot iscalculated with formula:

(LAeq)forecast = 10ig [ 1 0 0.(Laeq)traffic +lo 0 0A(Laeq)back]

(3)

In the formula:.(LAeq)forecast ---- environmental noise value when the forecast spot(dB);

(LAeq)biack -- environmental noise background value when the forecast spotundertaking forecast(dB).

4.2.2.4 Forecast Results of Traffic NoiseWith completion of the sub-projects, the road condition and passing capacity will be

greatly improved. There will be small increase in traffic volume in the initial stage

(prior to 2010). However, with road operation and more traffic volumes, the traffic

noise will be increased year by year. According to the forecast traffic volume of the 5sub-projects in 2020, impacts by traffic noise in 2020 during operation period of the

5 sub-projects are calculated (day/night). The results see Table 4-6, Table 4-7, Table

4-8 and Table 4-9.

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The Forecast Noise Value of Sensitive Spot in No. 3

Tab]e 4-6 dB(A)

No. Name (Chainage) Distance to the Day If Exceeding Night If Exceeding

Road Standard Standard

I Primary School of Qinar Village Parallel, 200m 37.74 Not 31.25 Not

(K62-+900)

2 No.+ Primary School ofTekest Parallel, 76m 47.12 Not 42.86 Not

(Kl 16+500)

3 Tuotigulc Primary School Vcrtical, 150m 40.71 Not 35.91 Not

(K122t200)

4 Primary School oftKeziletusike Parallel, 150m 40.71 Not 35.12 Not

Village (K125+100O

5 Kepu Pr inmary School Parallel. II Om 43.92 Not 33.96 Not

(KI27r2001 Vertical, 70m 48.60 Not 43.74 Not

6 Kesimujia Primar-y School Parallel, 70m 48.61) Not 43.74 Not

(K136+100)

7 Residential arcas Vertical. 25m 58.72 Not 53.21 Not


Table 4-7 dB(A)

Name (Chainage) Distance to the Day If Exceeding Night If Exceeding

INo. Road Standard Standard

C'hinese Prima:-y School of' Parallel, 114rn 52.14 Not /

Tuepuluke Xiang iKl3.5)

2 Parents School of Pr imary Vertical, 70m 56.33 +1.33

School, Tuopuluke Xiang Parallel, i 30m 5 1.13 Not /

_KI5.2)

3 Tuowasnkekalakale Village Parallel, lOOm 53.33 Not

Primal-y School (Kl8.7)

4 Hlospital of Hunbashi Xiang Parallel, 85m 54.62 Not 48.96 +3.12

tK24)

5 Aremaili Primary School of Parallel, 90m 54.21 Not

Hunbashi Xiang (K29.11

6 Xiacbaishiainke Center Primary Parallel, 95m 53.62 NotSchool, Duolang Xiang Vertical, 56m 58.71 +3.71

1K3 5.5 )

7 Middle School of Duolarig Parallel. ] 50m 50.62 Not

Xiang (K36.1U Vertical, l OOm 5*.33 Not

8 No 9 Prinmary School of Parallel, 78m 55.20 +0.2

Fengshou Far-m I (K48.95i

9 Residential Districts (K44) Vertical. 25m 63.60 Not 54.74

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Table 4-8 dB(A)


No. Road Standard Standard

I Xingou Primary School (K85) Parallel, lOOm 47.74 Not 41.35 Not

2 Tuyuangcang Primary School Parallel, lOOm 47.74 Not 42.16 Not(KI 08+500) .

3 Sangczhuangzi Primary School Parallel, 80m 49.71 Not 43.94 Not(KI 09+200)

4 Hospital 109 (K]20) Parallel, 80m 49.71 Not 43.94 Not

5 Residential areas Vertical, 25m 62.92 Not 53.96 Not


Table 4-9 dB(A)


No, Road Standard Standard

I Daquan Huizu School (K166) Parallel, 50m 58.96 +3.86

2 Hospital of TatarXiang(Kl63) Parallel, 11Om 54.28 Not 48.36 +3.36

3 Tougong Primary School Parallel, 40m 60.71 +5.71

(Kl 73+500)

4 Jiji Primary School (Kl70) Parallel, 40m 60.71 +5.71

5 Primary School of Ergong Parallcl, 70m 56.12 1.12 /Xiang (K184)

6 Residential areas Vertical, 25m 65.60 Not 57.74 +2.74

According to prediction of traffic volumes of the 5 sub-projects in the above tables, itshows that the traffic noise does exceed the standard in No. 3 and No. 9. Littleimpact is expected. In No. 7 and No. 10, the forecast noise exceeds the standard bothin daytime in the schools within 70m on roadsides. The maximum is 5.71 dB(A)during daytime. In residential areas and hospitals, the forecast noise exceeds thestandard only at night with the value of 2.74 dB(A). Because there are trees andenclosing walls outside of the residential areas (vertical to road), the inpatient

department in hospitals and classrooms in schools, the noise can be reduced.According to experiences, trees can reduce 2 dB - 5 dB; shops in front and enclosingwalls can reduce 5 dB; vertical location can reduce 2 dB - 5 dB. Taking road type,trees and buildings by roadsides into consideration, 7 - 10 dB (A) of forecast noisecan be reduced. Therefore, during operation period, traffic noise will not producegreat impacts on hospital, school and residential areas. Only on the second floor ofthe 2-storey building that is under construction in Daquan Huizu School of No. 10,the noise will exceed the standard. It is suggested monitoring occasionally to preventnoise from impacting teaching. According to the Road Law, it is not allowed to buildany permanent buildings within 20m on roadsides. It is suggested that in the futuredevelopment program, the local government not build any hospital and schools onboth sides of the road.

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4.3 Air Pollution

4.3.1 Impacts on Air Enviromnent during Construction Period

(1) DustDuring construction period, the air will mainly be polluted by dust produced inconstruction. Dust is from transport vehicles on site, earth and stone excavationand backfilling, and construction machines and mixers. The dust impactdistance is generally within l 00m. The pollution will be smaller as the distancebecomes farther.

All the sub-projects will run through farmlands. Powder materials should bestored in tanks or bags. Vehicles for loose materials must be covered withtarpaulin. During construction, relevant mitigation measures should be taken toreduce dust, such as, trying to spray water. It is strictly forbidden to constructionin badly windy days.

(2) Asphalt Smoke and Smokes

Because the Project is under design and locations of asphalt batching plants

have not been determined, environment cannot be assessed. However, in

construction of asphalt pavement, the asphalt batching plants will introduce

great impacts on environmental air, which is one of the major factors in air

environmental impacts in road construction period. Smokes of fuels when

heating asphalt and asphalt smokes when mixing asphalt aggregates will

produce certain impacts to air environment. During mixing, the seal and dust

free devices should be adopted in order to reduce asphalt smoke so that impact

on environment can be reduced. Generally, the impact scope of asphalt batching

plant is within 500m-lO1Om. Therefore, location of asphalt batching plants

should be controlled, which should be close to material sits or 500m away

leeward from hospitals, schools and residential areas.

4.3.2 Impacts on Air Environment during Operation PeriodWith completion of the projects, the road condition and passing capacity will begreatly improved. There will be small increase in traffic volume in the initial stage(prior to 2010). Driving speed will be raised from average 40-50Km/h to 60-80Km/b,which is economical speed to reduce CO and the other pollutants. And contents ofCO and NO, will be reduced and impacts to the air environment will be reducedfinally.

With operation of the roads and increase of traffic volume, the tail gas pollution will

be increased year by year. According to comparison and analysis of same kind of

road, under normal weather, the hour and day average density of CO and NMHC will

not exceed the standard. However, when traffic volume reaches 5000 veh./day, in

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rush hour within 50m of roadsides, the hour average density of NOx will exceed the

standard.

Forecast of Air Pollution during Operation Period

Table 4-10Sub-projects Current Predicted Impacts on sensitive spots within 50m

Traffic Traffic ComparisonVolume in Volume in Value

2000 2020(veh/day) (vehlday)

No.3 706 1520 Small

No.7 2337 4838 Small

No.8 1314 2960 Small 5000

No.9 1994 4714 Small veh/day

No.10 1149 8180 Some impacts on buildings and schools

The predicted traffic volumes of the 5 sub-projects are shown in Table 4-10. It

indicates that in Nos. 3, 7, 8 and 9, the traffic volume will not reach 5000 veh/day,

therefore, within 50m on both sides of these four roads, NOx, CO and NMHC will

not exceed the standard either in rush hours or at night. There will not be great

impacts on the air environment. But in No. 10, it is predicted that the traffic volume

in 2020 could be 8180 veh./day. At that time, either in rush hour or daily and night

average density of NOx will cxceed the standard within 50m of the roadsides. The

houses and schools within 50m and the schools (Tougong Primary School, Jiji

Primary School, Daquan Huizu School) will be impacted with tail gas. It is suggested

strengthening monitoring on tail gas. Any vehicle that fails to meet the standard will

not allowed to be on road.

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V. Environmental Action Plan

1) Preparation Basisa. "Administration Regulations of Enviromnental Protection in Construction

Projects" in Order 253 of the State Councilb. "Strcngthening Administration of Project Environmental Impact Assessment

Financed by International Financial Organizations" in Order 324[1993] ofState Planning Committee, State Economy and Trade Committee, People'sBank of China and National Environmental Protection Bureau

c. Guideline of World Bank: OP, BP, GP4.01, January 1999

2) EAPa. Environmental Management Plan: prepare mitigation/compensation

measures to reduce environmental impacts;

b. Environmental Supervision Plan: supply environmental action plans for

each mitigation/compensation measure to reduce environmental impacts;

c. Environmental Monitoring Plan: supply environmental action plans during

construction period and operation period of the Project;

d. Cost Estimation of Environmental Protection: cost estimation for measures

to reduce environmental impacts.

5.1 Environmental Adminiistration Plan

5.1.1 Laws and regulations for environmental management

(1) "Laws of Environmental Protection, People's Republic of China"

(2) "Air Pollution Prevention Law of People's Republic of China"

(3) "Water Pollution Prevention Law of People's Republic of China"

(4) "Noise Pollution Prevention Law of People's Republic of China"

(5) "Water and Soil Conservation Law of People's Republic of China"

(6) "Administration Regulations of Environmental Protection for Construction

Projects"

5.1.2 Evaluation Standard

(1) "Environrnental Air Quality Standard" (GB3095-1996)

(2) "Environmental Noise Standard in Urban Areas" (GB3096-93)

(3) "Limit Value of Noise in Construction Sites" (GBl2532-90)

(4) Class V Standard in "Standard of Surface Water Environmental Quality"

(GHZB 1- 1999)

5.1.3 Environmental Protection Action Plan (EAP)EAP during phase of feasibility studies mainly includes IEE and EAP. Xinjiang HighGrade Highway Administration Bureau has authorized Xinjiang EnvironmcntalTechniques & Assessment Center to undertake the task.

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5.1.3.1 EAP during Design PhaseAccording to lots of facts, in order to reduce each kind of unfavorable impacts duringconstruction and operation periods, relevant reduce and compensate measures can beraised in design phase. This way is very economical, effective and reasonable so that

possible unfavorable impacts that will be caused by the Project construction can beavoided or reduced. The requirements of the following work items are the same asthe ones in project design phase:

1) Prevention of Water PollutionPavement drainage should be properly considered, which should beundertaken together with road rehabilitation to ensure unblocked drainagesystem and to avoid pavement drainage to flow directly into farmnland orirmgation system.

2) Protection of Ecological EnvironmentDesign of access roads will comply with the principle of minimizing damagesto natural resources as much as possible.

3) Protection of Agricultural Production(D In the 5 sub-projects, there are bridges and culverts (irrigation ditches andflood-release ditches) to be rehabilitated and reconstructed. The designshould be made in advance and the scale should be higher than current one(confirmed with local government). If slopes are too big on both sides of thebridges, slope protection is required to avoid water and soil erosion.Construction should be arranged reasonably. Irrigation ditches should becompleted between November and April next year. Flood-release ditchesshould be completed before August, the flood season.

In No. 3 at K69+500, it is required to design flood-release ditches for floodto avoid water damages to road. In No. 8, there are many seasonal cracks orditches formed with snow melting or storming. In addition, vegetation in thisarea is little, so flood can fast happen, which requires design of bridges andculverts to meet requirement of flood release. Special attentions should bepaid to Yanshuihe at K172+000-KI73+000, the fork near Pochengzi Mineand Talasu Bridge.

@) In order to avoid damages to the road by passing through of agriculturalmachines, it is suggested that passes for agricultural machines should be 6mwide and pavement should be concrete. In No. 3, mainly at K62+100, K63,K65+620, K67+900, K79+600, K144+250, K122+500 and K134+550; InNos. 9 and 10, atKl03+400, K106+800, K109+300, Kl10+200, K128+900,K160+500, K165+100, K166+600, K167+300, K172, K173, K176, K178,K180, K181 and K183. (confirmed with local county govemment).

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4) Traffic Safety(X In No. 7, the big curve in Boshilike Town fails to meet standard of ClassII road with many traffic accidents. It is planned to be changed into small

curve. During design, the gas station and the graveyards at K40+500 on westside should be avoided.

@ With negotiation with local government, intersections and underpasses foragricultural machines should be considered in advance. There will beadditional intersections, entrances and exits of residential areas, passes foragricultural machines, crossings in business center and etc.

(OTraffic signs and zebra crossing lines should be established in the placeslike schools, hospitals and big residential areas to ensure pedestrian's safety.Warning signs should be set up in the sections with poor field of vision.

5) Selection of Material Sites, Waste Material Sites and Batching Plants

O The designers will investigate environmental characteristics in details. The

batching plants of concrete and asphalt aggregates should be set up near

quarries or far away from residential areas, hospitals and schools leeward at

least above 500m. Advanced batching plants should be applied. Asphalt

smoke discharge must reach the allowed limit values in "Air Pollutant

Comprehensive Discharge Standard" (GB16297-1996) so as to reduce

impacts to environment.

@) The waste materials will be disposed in the appointed places in eachcontract, which will be far away from ditches and rivers to prevent anypollution to water bodies. The place should be convenient for transport andshould be away from sensitive areas. As for asphalt waste materials from roadsurface, anti-leaking measures will be taken to avoid any pollution tounderground water;

5.1.3.2 EAP during Construction PeriodDuring construction period, impacts are mainly caused with construction activities,which will be on environment, residents' journeys, agricultural production and etc.Therefore, the environmental protection measures as below should be followed:

(1) Protection of Ecological Environment1) It is forbidden to excavate earth in farmland on both sides of the roads.When temporary land occupation is needed, topsoil will be put aside for futureuse. After construction is completed, the topsoil should be put back for farmlandand vegetation restoration;

2) To protect present vegetation to maximum extent. Contractor of each contractmust be educated in respect of environmental protection not to damage vegetation.

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Construction units will well manage their vehicles and staffs and labors to be onaccess roads. Each contractor will educate his staffs and labors in respect ofenvironmental protection. It is forbidden to damage farmland and vegetation andto hunt animals.

3) It is forbidden to construct in the bird breading time (April) in No. 3, becausethere are pheasants in the area, which belong to the Regional Class III protectedanimal.

4) Construction of irrigation ditches and flood-release ditches should becompleted first strictly according to the requirement. During road construction,these ditches should be cleared up periodically, especially keeping bridges andculverts unblocked and the function not be influenced;

5) Construction garbage must be heaped in the appointed places required in thedesign. After completion of the Project, construction sites should be restored;

the deep ones should be leveled. The height of heaps should be controlled < lmwith enough compaction.

6) On construction sites without drainage system, wastewater will be collected intemporary facilities or toilets (including life garbage) and periodically carried intocounty drainage system or into farmlands as fertilizers;

7) Any camps or temporary working places will be set up on swamp deserts.Farnland occupation will be minimized at most;

8) When excavating earth, sand or stones, construction access roads will use theexisting ones. It is strictly forbidden to construct new ones. If need to occupygrassland, construction unit must negotiate with local grassland supervision unit toget pennit of grassland usage and vehicle passes;

9) It is strictly forbidden to take "shortcut". All the vehicles must try to use theexisting roads so that the vegetation can be protected and surface structure will notbe damaged.

(2) Prevention of Noise Pollution1) When construction site is within 200m of sensitive spots, it is strictly forbidden to

use high noise equipment and machinery (tamper, pile driver and drillers) during00:00-08:00am.

2) When constructing near schools, construction unit will negotiate with school forconstruction time to avoid any impacts on teaching.

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(3)Prevention ofAir Pollution

1) Material storeroom and batching plants should be set up 200m leeward ofschools, hospitals and residential areas. In rainy or windy days, material heapsshould be covered with tarpaulin.

2) Water should be sprayed at least twice a day at sub-grade site and constructionaccess roads. One in the morning and the other in the afternoon. In dry seasons,more times are required. When constructing in farmlands, more water should besprayed to reduce impacts by dust on agricultural products. It is forbidden toconstruct on windy days.

3) The vehicles with loose materials must be covered. The place for raw materialsmust be far away from residential areas, hospitals and schools or 200m leewardfar leeward from these sensitive places. In rainy and windy days, the materialheaps should be covered with tarpaulin.

(4) Preventioni of Water Pollution1) The poisonous construction materials, such as, asphalt, flyash, oil and materials

with high pH, and also construction waste materials and life garbage must beheaped in appointed places according to the design requirements. It is forbiddento heap near water body, like ditches, rivers or drinking water sources. BecauseKumuairike Ditch at K34 in No. 7 is the drinking water source, it is strictlyforbidden to heap construction waste materials, life garbage, oily materials andmaterials with high pH to prevent pollution to water quality.

2) Waste asphalt on road surface must be treated with anti-leak measures to avoidany impact on underground water.

3) Waste water is forbidden to leak into the drinking water source.

4) When bridges and ditches are constructed, relevant mitigation measures will betaken to prevent oily materials and materials with high pH from falling into waterbody.

(5) Protection ofAgricultural Production11) Whcn constructing in farmlands, in harvest season, passes for agricultural vehicles

and machinery will be constructed last to ensure agricultural production.

2) Irrigation ditches and flood-release ditches will be constructed first strictly withrequirements. At the same time, bridges and culverts must be kept unblocked toavoid any impact of the function, such as, irrigation and flood releasing.

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(6) Traffic Management1) Before commencement of each contract, coordinated by Xinjiang High-grade

Highway Administration Bureau, the administrative company of roadrehabilitation projects should cooperate with the local county public securitybureaus and traffic police team to prepare specific traffic management measuresand publish them to the public through media in advance so as to prevent traffic

chaos and reduce traffic jams and accidents;

2) To guarantee the pedestrians' safety, during construction period, construction willstop for half an hour in rush hours of schools and kindergartens. At the same time,the appointed person will guide the children to pass construction sitc (especially, inNo. 3, Tekesi). During operation period, enough signs will be set up near schools,kindergartens and residential areas.

(5) Cultural RelicsIn No. 7, there are graveyards and mosque. During construction, the contractorswill educate the staffs and labors in respect of local customs. Along the route,there are many mosques and graveyards. It is forbidden for the constructors to shitor piss or throw garbage in mosques and water sources and graveyards. Whenconstructing, impacts on mosques and graveyards will be avoided. Because thereis certain distance between the road and the cultural relics, as long as constructorsbehave themselves, construction will not cause impacts on these cultural relics.

5.1.3.3 EAP during Operation PeriodDuring operation period, the environmental impacts are the impacts by faster drivingspeed on residents' daily life and journeys. Therefore, the mitigation measures are asbelow:1) Signs of NO HORN should be set up 100m in front of schools, hospitals and

residential areas. During night, lights will be used for overtaking instead of horn.

2) It is suggested randomly monitoring noise on the second floor in the two-story ofDaquan Huizu School in No. 10 to avoid impacts by traffic noise on teaching;

2) For individual's safety, signs of speed limit, speed reducing (No, 3: K116+500,K125+100, K127+600 and K136+100; No. 10: K172+400 to K173+700,K173+700, K177+100-K178+40) and zebra lines (No. 3: K67+950; No. 9:K109+200) should be set up in schools, hospitals and residential areas. Warningsigns should be set up in poor viewing field;

4) Strengthen vehicle management. Any vehicles that fail to reach standard of trafficnoise and tail gas discharge are not allowed to be on the road;

5) It is forbidden for leaking and overloaded vehicles to be on the road to avoidpolltution to air and water system;

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6) Vehicles to transport poisonous, harmful and dangerous goods should contact withtransport department. They can drive on the road only with permits of roadtransport. Relevant measures will be taken to avoid any accidents;

5.2 Environmental Supervision PlanIn order to guarantee implementation of environmental protection measures in

enviromnental management plan, the relative environmental supervision plan isprepared. Please refer to Table 5-1.

Environmental Supervision PlanTable 5-1

Phases Organization Monitoring Content Monitoring Objectives

Phase of WB; Complete lEE and EAP 1. IEE is required to reflectFeasibility current environmental

Studies XHGHAB features and potentialenvironmental impacts inproject area.

2. Guarantee there is practicalimplementation plan forenvironmental protectionmeasures.

Phases of I. Review initial design of environmental I. Environmental protectionDesign and PEO; protection and make sure investment of measures will be designed,

Construction Departments of environmental protection. constructed and operated atEnvironmental 2. Check places of asphalt and concrete the same time of major work

Protection batching plants, loose materials and items.construction camps. 2. Ensure EAP implementation.

3. Check if there are prevention measures for 3. Ensure minimum impacts onatmosphere and noise pollution. sensitive places (schools,

4. Check disposal of wastewater and garbage hospitals, residential areas).in camps. 4. Ensure landscape not to be

5. Check discharge and disposal of life damaged. Life andgarbage and wastewater on construction construction garbage will notcamps and sites. pollute environment.

6. Investigate and deal with other accidents ofenvironmental pollution duringconstruction period

Phase of Traffic 1. Check implementation of EAP 1. Ensue implementation ofOperation departments; 2. Review environmental monitoring plan EAP.

Period Departments of during operation period. 2. Ensue implementation ofEnvironmental 3. Check quality of sensitive places to prevent environmental monitoring

Protection accidents (villages, schools and hospital). plan.4. Examine investigation and disposal of 3. Ensure better environmental

environmental accidents. quality in sensitive places.4. Reduce or prevent

unfavorable impacts bytraffic accidents.

Organizations for EAP implementation and administration of environmental supervisionare divided into administration organization, supervision organization, implementationorganization and auxiliary organization. Details see Fig. 5-1.

5.2.1 Administration OrganizationThe PEO of XHGHAB is responsible for feasibility studies, environmental impact

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EAP of LRRP Undcr Xinjiang III Highway Projcct January 2002

assessment, and preparation of EAP. The CSERO is responsible for coordination betweenenvironmental administration departments and construction units and will periodicallyreport to the upper relevant department.

Construction supervision department during construction period will undertakeenvironmental administration.

1) In the Chief Supervision Engineer Representative's Office (CSERO), there willbe chief supervision engineer responsible for environmental protection issues ofLRRP.

2) In the CSERO, there will be an environmental supervision group, which consistsof one part-time senior official of environmental protection and on environmentalexpert.

3) In each Supervision Group, there is one staff of environmental protection that hasbeen strictly trained to supervise implementation of mitigation measures in theEAP and to conduct environmental supervision engineers in each contract.

4) In each contract, there is one part-time environrmental supervision engineer tosupervise construction to ensure implementation of mitigation measures that are

described in the EAPs of all the Contractors.5) In the environmental supervision group, there will be at least one staff who can

speak Uygur or Kazak languages, own some knowledge of environmentalprotection, can undertake simple surveys, such as, noise sample and dustmonitoring. The environmental supervision staff in each RE Office will beresponsible to supervise implementation of mitigation measures stipulated incontract. They are supposed to find and solve problems during construction.

5.2.2 Supervision OrganizationIn China, the environmental supervision administration system is of four levels --- thestate, the province (the Autonomous Region), the prefecture (the city) and the counties.

5.2.3 Implementation OrganizationThe PEO of XHGHAB (the Client) will entrust supervision units to supervise design andconstruction units to undertake measures of environmental protection.

5.2.4 Auxiliary OrganizationThe environmental monitoring organizations of the Region and cities and counties areauxiliary organizations that are supposed to technically help the relevant departments towell undertake monitoring and to train the staff.

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Fig. 5-1 Implementation Chart of EAP for the 5 Sub-projects

Executive Office of Kuisai Highway, Bureau of Environmental ProtectonXinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (Urumqi) Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous

Region (Urumqi)

CSERO Engineering DepartmentPart-time EP Personnel staff : 1 Full-time Personnel of Environmental _

(Urumqi) Protection Staff: I)

Supervision Group of Each Contract | Xiniang EnvironmentalMonitoring Center

I part-time staff (Urumqi)

Locus of Item

Each Contract 3ureau of EnvironmentalProtection (Gongliu,

I pat-time staff Tekesi, Zhaosu, Aksu,

Iwati, Baicheng, Uulei,Qitai, Manasi)

Part-time Personnel of Environmental Protection staf

for noise, air, water quality (one/contract)

5.3. Environmental Monitoring Plani

Environrental monitoring plans during construction and operation periods see Table5-2. Monitoring organizations see Fig. 5-2. The monitoring methods are thestipulated ones in the technical monitoring specifications by the State EnvironmentalProtection Bureau.

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Environmental Monitoring Plan

Table 5-2Type Phase Environmental Factors No. Moniitoring Places Monitoring Organization

Frequency

Environmental Noise Leq(A) No. 3 2 places in construction sites and Sampling

boundary (No. 5 Primary School of monitoring, 3

Tekcsi and Totigule Village) timesrcspectivcly in

No. 7 2 places in construction sites and initial, middleboundary (Duolang Middle School and and later

residential area at K44) phases.4 days/time Xinjiang

No. 9 1 place in construction sites and Environmentalboundary (Sangezhuangzi Village) Monitoring

No. 10 2 places in construction sites and Center Station

botundary (Daquan Hoiizu Middle Schooland Ergong Xiang)

Environmental Air No. 3 Tuotigule Village

TSPa. = No. 7 Residential area at K44 Once/pavement

No. 9 Sangezhuangzi Village And sub-grade.g ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~5 days /time

No. 10 Ergong Xiang

Ecological Environment Sanpling

S moitoring, 3 tinr-

sub-projects Borrow pits and construction camps resptively im

iitiual niddle and

later phases

5 daYs/hnr

Environmental Noise Leq(A) MeasuTe 2 or

e ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~3 times a day Environmenial

Environmental Air 5 Sight su on Staffin eachR TSP sob-projects construction camps d-ing daily . .

supervtsion

C

s Ecological Environment Daily group0

Environmental Noise Leq(A) Nos 3, 7, Once a year.0e s 9, and 10 Ditto 4 days/tim Environmental

.r .R Monitoring8 iD Environmental Air Nos. 3, 7,

NMHC, NO,, CO 9, and 10 Ditto Center of______________________ _ .Once a year. XCD

Ecological Environment 5 5 daysttimb sub-projects Along the lines

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W. B

XHGHAB lo _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ XEPBl

I professional staff from Engineering Xinjiang Environmental

l Division or XHGHAB l Supervision Station

Environmental Monitoring Center ETof XCD :

c-~~~~~~~~~~~~-0

Noise and air in each sensitive Local environmentalspot along the line

s ~~~~~~~~protection bureaus

where the Project is.

Fig. 5-2: Implementation Organization Chart of Environmental Monitoring for the 5 Sub-projects

5.4 Environmental Monitoring Data

Environmental monitoring data achieved during construction period and operationperiod will be submitted to Xinjiang High Grade Highway Administration Bureau bythe environmental monitoring organizations.

5.5 Investment of Environmental Protection

Total investment of environmental protection for the 5 sub-projects sees Table 5-3.Service period of Nos. 3, 9 and 10 is 20 year for environmental monitoring during

operation period; Service period of No. 7 is 12 year for environmental monitoringduring operation period;

Investment Estimation of Environmental Protection

Table 5-3Item Cost (Y10,000) Environmental Profits

No. 3 No. 7 No.8 No.9 No.10Landscaping 2.5 Reduce noise in operation periodWater sprayer 35 25 28 25 20 Reduce dust during construction periodStaff training 15 8 6 6 Improve knowledge of environment

Environmental monitoring 7 7 0.8 7 7during construction period _ _ Control pollution. Understand and supportEnvironmental monitoring 63 37 5 62 62 environmental quality and techniquesduring operation period (20

service years)Total 120 79.5 39.8 103 95

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5.6 Staff TrainingThe 5 sub-projects concern with five prefectures, areas and cities --- BaichengCounty, Aksu City, Awati County, Changji Prefecture and Yili Prefecture. Trainees

are mainly staff of environmental protection from local county road managementorganizations, contractors and environmental staff in XHGHAB. The place is in

Urumqi and time is 5-10 days prior to project commencement.

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VI. Public Consultations

6.1 Style and Scope of Public ConsultationsThe IEE Team completed public consultations during environmental investigation,mainly with meetings, notices and questionnaires, in respect of impacts on eachcounty and city in the directly influenced areas by the Projects. It covers differentprofessions (government staff, farmers and others) of 110 persons, including 20 form

county NPC/CPPCC and 30 of minonrty peoples. Because people along the lines arelargely scattered, it is very difficult to gather them together without transport tools.We selected some persons who have lived in the areas longer and know the status oflocal places well for consultation. The objectives are to prevent unnecessary impactsand losses by the Projects' construction on local social economy, residents' life andagricultural and husbandry production. Since residents in the Projects areas aremainly Han and Uygur, the public consultations and the forms were in Chinese andUygur languages. The details of public consultations of each sub-project see Table6-1.

Statistics of Public Consultations

Table 6-1Time Place Method Number Nationality

(person)August 3 2001 Aksu City Visit, forms of public consultation, meeting 1 7

- August 8 2001 Awati by Country Government, notice issued Han (36%)

County Uygur (64%)

(No-7)

Meeting by Country Government; Notice 1 3

August 9 2001 Baicheng issued; Forms of public consultation Han (56%)

County Uygur (44%)

August 10 2001 (No. 8)

Mulei Meeting by Country Government; Notice 12 Han (62%)

July 31, 2001 County issued; Forms of public consultation Uygur (38%)(No. 9)

Qitai Meeting by Country Government; Notice 30August 1, 2001 County issued; Forms of public consultation Han (82%)

(Nos, 9 and Uygur (I 8%)

10)

Jimsar Meeting by Country Government; Notice 15 Han (78%)

August 2, 2001 County issued; Forms of public consultation Uygur (22%)

(No. 10)

Gongliu Meeting by Country Government; Notice 9 Han (85%)

November 14, County issued; Forms of public consultation Uygur (1 5%)

2001 (No. 3)

Tekesi Meeting by Country Govemment; Notice 11 Han (7 5

%)

November 15. County issued; Forms ofpublic consultation Uygur (25%)

2001 (No. 3)

Zbaosu Meeting by Country Government; Noticc 8 Han (77%)

November 16, County issued; Forms of public consultation Uygur (23%,o)2001 (No. 3)

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6.2 Results of Public ConsultationsThe local governments of county/city level were active to summon and organizepublic consultations for preparation of the road upgrading and put forward manyprofitable suggestions in respect of life and production in local places. The localpeople of various nationalities in the Project areas have expressed that they willcooperate with projects' implementation and offer convenience for smooth

construction.

The statistics shows that the local people of the sub-projects think the environmentalimpacts by the projects are noise and dust. 69% of local people heard of the Projectand 98% said they knew more about the Project with meetings and discussions. 90%are not satisfied with current traffic. They think the road condition is too poor. Insome sections, traffic accidents are easy to occur. 80% of the minority people do notthink there will be impacts on them, since there is no mosque and graveyard alongthe roads. 69% consider that road construction will introduce some impacts onresidential and life surroundings, but just temporarily. 97% think the Project willgreatly accelerate the local economy. 98% hope the Project can commence as soon aspossible. All of them know that if you want "to make money, road must beavailable".

Because there is no need for land acquisition and resettlement, instead, it willintroduce great profits for local people. If each environmental protection measure canbe effectively carried out, the local people will offer active support and cooperation.Therefore, the Project can commence as early as possible.

6.3 Information DisclosureBy February 10, 2002, information will be announced in the ncwspaper of "XinjiangDaily" in Chinese and Uygur languages to tell the public that IEE and EAP areavailable in the offices of the local governments (9 cities/counties). The news willalso be announced on Internet.

6.4 Plan for Further Public ConsultationWith the survey, it shows that there are about 5000 persons within 1OOm of the lines.It has decided that 200 will be selected for further public consultation. The time willbe after February 20, 2002. Mainly the ordinary people will be selected for publicconsultation. The method is meetings and visits. The result of this public consultationwill be added to the EAP as annex and will be applied into the Projects.

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VII. Policy Framework of EAP for the Future 7 Sub-projectsThe background, environment, sensitive spots and potential impacts in the 7 futuresub-projects are similar to the 5 sub-projects to be implemented soon. The sensitive spotstend to be schools, hospitals and residential areas. The potential impacts might be waterpollution, noise pollution, air pollution, traffic safety, ecology (vegetation) and culturalrelics that are the same as the ones in the 5 sub-projects. Mitigation measures forenvironmental protection for the future 7 sub-projects are listed in the Table 7-1(overleaf).

With experiences of the 5 sub-projects, we have decided to invite experts ofenvironmental protection in the design phase of the 7 future sub-projects for better designto make more outcomes in respect of environmental protection.

With confirmation, there is no natural protective zone in the areas. Please refer to Fig. 1- 1.In addition, all the 7 future sub-projects are to upgrade the existing roads without anynew roads. There is no requirement of land acquisition. Accordingly, there wvill be madeno further IEE for the future 7 sub-projects, and only EAPs will be developed for eachsub-project based on this policy framework.

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Summary of Mitigation Measures for Environmental Protection in Each Phase

Table 7-1Phase Environmental Measures to Reduce Responsib Completion

Issue le Unit Time

Water and soil If slopes of bridges or section in mountainous areas are too big, slope protection works are

erosion required.

Noise 1. Choose low noise equipment2. Choose long vehicles of good condition for material transport3. Take measures to reduce noise near sensitive areas XCD

Air 1. Asphalt and concrete batching plants must be set up near quarries or 500m leeward from

e-. sensitive places. Designer XHGHAB2. Close equipment should be applied for asphalt and concrete batching plant to reduce dust

Water Pollution 1. Drainage ditches will be constructed together with the road to avoid surface water into WBfarmland and irrigation ditches.2.Bridges and culverts should be designed in advance and meet requirement of the

functions.

Traffic Safety Signs and zebra lines will be established in residential areas, hospitals and schools.Waming signs and sign of speed limit will be set up in the poor field of vision.

Ecology Try best to occupy less farmland, grassland and woods.

Land Usage The temporary land acquisition should make full use of existing access roads and localroads for agricultural machines. Not occupy farmlands or desert grassland. If must, after XCDoccupying, restoration and compensation must be undertaken. XHGHAB

Noise It is forbidden to work from 12 in the evening to gam in the mroming next day. Local traffic,road and

Construction 1. On construction sites and access roads, water must be sprayed twice a day, one in the environmentalDust moming and one in the afternoon. More water should be sprayed in dry seasons. Contractor protection

2. Vehicles should be covered with tarpaulin when transporting loose materials Material organizationsheaps must be covered with tarpaulin on rainy and windy days.

3. Loose powder materials and mixed asphalt concrete must be heaped 200m leeward awayfrom sensitive places.4. Forbidden to construct on windy days

Ecological I. Any damages to surface vegetation should be restored after construction of Project.

Impacts 2. Inrigation ditches and flood-release ditches should be completed first strictly withrequirement and the function should be guaranteed.

c 3.Waste materials must be heaped in the appointed places. After completion of project,construction site must be restored.4. Forbidden to catch animals.5. It is forbidden to hunt wild animals.

WVater 1. It is forbidden to heap powder materials and life garbage near ditches and nvers toPollution prevent washed into water body,

2. Prevent oily materials and materials of high pH into water.

Traffic Safety 1. Construction will stop for half an hour in rush hours of schools and kindergartens. At thesame time, the appointed person will guide the children to pass construction site.2. During operation period, enough signs will be set up near schools, kindergartens andresidential areas..3. Strengthen traffic management to avoid traffic accidents and traffic jams.

Cultural Respect customs and habits of minority peoples.Relics

Construction Wastewater should be disposed before discharging. Waste water from life should beCamps collected and transported to the appointed places

Traffic noise I. It is forbidden to hom in sensitive places. Sign should be set up 100m in front of these The Theplaces. organizatio organizations of2. Light should be used for overtaking instead of hom during night. nas of county traffic,

oo 3. Random monitoring noise to avoid impacts on schools. county public securityTail gas Strengthen monitoring of tail gas. Any vehicles that fail to reach the standard are not road and

allowed on the road. manageme environmentalTraffic Safety 1. Traffic signs of speed limit, zebra lines and poor viewing field must be set up 100m in nt and protection

front of residential areas, hospitals and schools. traffic2. Strengthen education of traffic safety. police3. Transport of poisonous, harmful and dangerous goods must be with permits. Properprotection measures must be taken in case of leaking or accidents.

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Appendix:

Mitigation Measures of Environmental Impacts in Each Sensitive Spot

Annex Table 1Mitigation

Sub-projects Environmental Name and Chainage of Mitigation Measures in Mitigation Measures in Measures inFactor Sensitive Spots Design Phase Construction Period Operation

Period

K69+500 Design flood-releasingditches

Agricultural K62+100 K63. K65+620, Passes for agricultural

Production K67+900, K79+600. vehicles should be 6m

K114+250. K122+500. wide with concreteK134+550 pavement

No 3 Ecological Birds Avoid constructing duringEnvironment breeding season (April)

Residential Areas, Hospitalsand Schools K 16+500. Seed-limit orK125+100. K127+600. speed-limit or

Traffic Safety (K136+100 speed reduced

Intersections K67+950 Zebra marking

Chang into small curve;

Traffic Safety K40+500 avoid moi-e landoccupation, gas station

and graveyards nearby

I. It is forbidden to heap powermaterials and garbage near

Water ditches to prevent rain washingNo.7 Environment Kumuairike Ditch K34 them into water body.

2. Oily materials and materialswith high pH value are notallowed to falling into water.

Respect customs of theCultural Relics minority peoples. It is

forbidden to shit or pisseverywheTe.

Yanshuihe, intersections 3 bridges for

No.8 Agricultural near Pocbengzi Mime, Talasu requirements ofProduction Bridge K172-Kt73 flood-releasing

K103+400, K106+800, Passes for agriculturalAgricultural K109+300, K110+200. vehicles should be 6m

No.9 Production K128+900 . wide with concretepavement

Traffic Safety Intersection K109+200 Zebra marking

Change theNoise Daquan Huizu School K 166 function of the

second floodK(160+500,. K165+100.K160+500 . K165+300. Passes for agricultural

Agricultural K1766 600, K1167300. vehicles should be 6m

No.10 Production K (17 ) K1181. K173 wide with concretepavement

Residential Areas, Hospitals,Schools, Intersections Set up signs of

Traffic Safety K172+400 T, K173+700. speed-limit orK177+100 i1 K178+400 speed reduced

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Summary of Measures for Environmental Protection in Each Phase

Annex Table 2

Phase Environment Measures to Reduce Responsib Completion

al Issue le Unit Time

Soil erosion If slopes of bridges or section in mountainous areas are too big, slope protection works are

Design required.

Phase Noise 1. Choose low noise equipment

Poltution 2. Choose long vehicles of good condition for material transport

3. Take measures to reduce noise near sensitive areas XCD

Air Pollution 1. Asphalt and concrete batching plants must bc set up ncar quarries or 500m leeward from

sensitive places. Designer XHGHAB

2. Close equipment should be applied for asphalt and concrete batching plant to reduce dust

Water 1. Drainage ditches will be constructed together with the road to avoid surface water into WB

Pollution farmland and irrigation ditches.

2.Bridges and culverts should be designed in advance and meet requirement of the

functions.

Constructi Land Usage The temporary land acquisition should make full use of existing access roads and local

on roads for agricultural machines. Not occupy farmlands or desert grassland. If must, after XCD

Period occupying, restoration and compensation must be undcrtaken. XHGHAB

Noise It is forbidden to work from 12 in the evening to gam in the moming next day. Local traffic,

Pollution road and

Construction 1. On construction sites and access roads, water must be sprayed twice a day, one in the environmenta

Dust moming and one in the aftemoon. More water should be sprayed in dry seasons. Contractor I protection

2. Vehicles should be covered with tarpaulin when transporting loose materials Material organizations

heaps must be covered with tarpaulin on rainy and windy days.

3. Loose powder materials and mixed asphalt concrete must be heaped 200m leeward away

from sensitive places.

4. Forbidden to construct on windy days

Ecological I. Any damages to surface vegetation should be restored after construction of Project.

Impacts 2. Irrigation ditches and flood-release ditches should be completed first strictly with

requirement and the function should be guaranteed.

3.Waste materials must be heaped in the appointed places. After completion of project,

construction site must be restored.

4. Forbidden to hunt wild animals.

Traffic Safety I. Construction will stop for half an hour in rush hours of schools and kindergartens. At thesame time, the appointed person will guide the children to pass construction site (especialNo. 3, Tekesi).2. During operation period, enough signs will be set up near schools, kindergartens and

residential areas..3. Strengthen traffic management to avoid traffic accidents and traffic jams.

Construction Wastewater should be disposed before discharging. Waste water from life should be

Camps collected and transported to the appointed places

Operation Traffic noise I. It is forbidden to hom in sensitive places. Sign should be set up 100m in front of these The The

Period places. organizatio organizations

2. Light should be used for overtaking instead of hom during night. ns of of county

3. Random monitoring noise to avoid impacts on schools. county traffic, public

road security and

Tail gas Strcngthen monitoring of tail gas. Any vehicles that fail to reach the standard are not manageme environmenta

allowed on the road. nt and I protection

Traffic Safety I. Traffic signs of speed limit, zebra lines and poor viewing field must be set up 100m in traffic

front of residential areas, hospitals and schools. police

2. Strengthen education of traffic safety.

3. Transport of poisonosis, harmful and dangerous goods must be with permits Proper

protection measures must be taken in case of leaking or accidents.

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Documents

World Bank Document9 S303 Santai-Qitai 34 3 2 10 S303 Mulei-Tuyuangcang-Qitai 55 3 2 3 S220 Bayitohai -Tekesi-Zhaosu 84 3 3 7 S208 Awati-Aksu 59 3 2 8 S307 Baicheng-Yurgun 30 3 2 11