SFG3413 V9 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL REVIEW CHECKLIST Micro-project title: Construction of a New Potable Water Pipeline in Jajur Community Micro-project #: TSH-06 Is the environmental management plan (ESMP) developed? Yes + No _____ Does ESMP provide a full list of potential impacts and establish adequate measures for their mitigation? Yes + No _____ Conclusion of the Final Environmental and Social Assessment Conclusion Micro-project approved Micro-project rejected (environmental assessment completed) + 1 PART A: GENERAL PROJECT AND SITE INFORMATION INSTITUTIONAL & ADMINISTRATIVE Micro-project number and TSH-06 Construction of a new potable water pipeline in Jajur Community title Municipality, community Shirak Marz, Jajur Community Scope of site-specific The water supply of the community is carried out through the cast-iron pipes of activity 100mm diameter with length of 4 km from “Mets Aghbyur� source. Water is supplied to daily run off pond (100c/m) which is in a good condition, then to distribution net work. There are also “Sve� and “Gve� springs in the village that are being used by population. The distribution network (15km) is in a good condition, it was constructed in 1997 and 2007 by stages. The distributing network is constructed by polyethylene and cast-iron pipes. According to water use permit, water volume given to the village is 1.83l/sec. Currently, the village water demand is 3.2 l/sec. In order to satisfy the water demand of the community, this micro- project will connect “Tuneli dzori� spring water to “Mets aghbyur� water pipeline by constructing a new water pipeline (2.25km). The pipeline will be constructed by steel pipes d=108x5.0mm. Air circulation and discharge pits with relevant equipment will be constructed on the water pipe. Open sections of the pipeline in ravines will be constructed ensuring thermal insulation. A sanitary zone in the area near the source’s area is also part of the micro-project design. Institutional arrangements Task Team Leader: Safeguards Specialist: (WB) Erkin Mamadaliev Darejan Kapanadze Implementation Implementing entity: Works Supervisor: Works Contractor: arrangements (RoA) ATDF “Alternative� LTD “MGM Group� LTD SITE DESCRIPTION Name of institution Water Department of Shirak Marzpetaran (regional governor office), Jajur Potable whose premises are to be Water Pipeline NPO rehabilitated Address and site location Address: Shirak Marz, Jajur Community. Who owns the land? The proposed land plots for reconstruction of water supply pipes are the property of the village Jajur according to the legal decision of land allocation N3, 08.02.2016. The allocated land is 3600sq. meter located in the land named ‘Getuk’ (cadaster code: 103-001-01) Description of physical The whole route of the pipelines is passing through the lands which are property of and natural environment the Community. The proposed land is not used by any private household; there are around the site (see maps no structures, crops, trees or business in the proposed site. The surrounding area and photo annex 1) next to the route of the pipelines do not include private lands or traffic roads, thus restricted access to roads and private property and disruption of local traffic is not anticipated. There are no subterranean networks across the route of the pipelines. During the construction works no tree removal is intended. Endemic species and plants do not exist across the land plot provided for the construction works. The Community has permission for using water from “Tuneli dzor� source according to which water output in the source is 0.7 litre/sec. According to the certificate of sanitary inspection the water in the source ‘Tuneli dzor’ is fresh, without smell and taste and is usable for drinking. According to the conclusion of Hydrogeological Monitoring Center pollutants around the area of the source “Tuneli dzor� do not exist. The Geological Engineering conditions are sufficient for construction works. In 2 terms of seismic zones the area is classified in 3th zone. Seismic stability is 9 point. Physical- geological phenomena do not exist in the area. The ground waters are located deeper than the pipelines are proposed to be constructed. The precipitations in the area generally have surface flood, and only the part of the water penetrate through the minerals and soil. The natural relief and landscape will be recovered after construction works. LEGISLATION National & local Construction of a new potable water pipeline is not subject to the Environmental legislation & permits that Impact Assessment and to the issuance of the expert environmental review conclusion. apply to project activity According to the Armenian legislation, the following permissions are required for this micro-project: (a) The chemical and bacteriological analysis of the source (b) Hydrogeological conclusion (c) Water use permit (d) Land allocation for captations, sanitarian areas and pipeline construction (e) Construction permit PUBLIC CONSULTATION When / where the public Public consultation was carried out in the Jajur Community on February 23, 2016 consultation process will take /took place ATTACHMENTS Annex 1: Photos and plan of the construction site Annex 2: Minutes of Environmental and Social Public Consultations Annex 3: Copy of an agreement for construction waste disposal Annex 4: Copy of the land allocation document Annex 5: Water use permit Annex 6: Hydrological conclusion Annex 7: Copy of a Construction Permit 3 PART B: SAFEGUARDS INFORMATION ENVIRONMENTAL /SOCIAL SCREENING Activity/Issue Status Triggered Actions A. Building rehabilitation [ ] Yes [+] No See Section A below B. New construction [+] Yes [ ] No See Section A below C. Individual wastewater [ ] Yes [+] No See Section B below treatment system Will the site D. Historic building(s) and [ ] Yes [+] No See Section C below activity districts include/involve any of the E. Acquisition of land1 [ ] Yes [+] No See Section D below following? F. Hazardous or toxic materials2 [ ] Yes [+] No See Section E below G. Impacts on forests and/or [ ] Yes [+] No See Section F below protected areas H. Handling / management of [ ] Yes [+] No See Section G below medical waste I. Traffic and Pedestrian Safety [ ] Yes [+] No See Section H below 1 Land acquisitions includes displacement of people, change of livelihood encroachment on private property this is to land that is purchased/transferred and affects people who are living and/or squatters and/or operate a business (kiosks) on land that is being acquired. 2 Toxic / hazardous material includes but is not limited to asbestos, toxic paints, noxious solvents, removal of lead paint, etc. 4 PART C: MITIGATION MEASURES ACTIVITY PARAMETER MITIGATION MEASURES (provide costs where applicable) 0. General Notification (a) The local construction and environment inspectorates and communities have been notified of upcoming activities Conditions and Worker (b) The public has been notified of the works through appropriate notification in the Safety media and/or at publicly accessible sites (including the site of the works) (c) All legally required permits have been acquired for construction (d) The Contractor formally agrees that all work will be carried out in a safe and disciplined manner designed to minimize impacts on neighboring residents and environment. (e) Workers’ PPE will comply with international good practice (always hardhats, as needed masks and safety glasses, harnesses and safety boots) (f) Appropriate signposting of the sites will inform workers of key rules and regulations to follow. A. General Air Quality (a) During interior demolition debris-chutes shall be used above the first floor (b) Demolition debris shall be kept in controlled area and sprayed with water mist to Construction reduce debris dust Activities (c) During pneumatic drilling/wall destruction dust shall be suppressed by ongoing water spraying and/or installing dust screen enclosures at site (d) The surrounding environment (sidewalks, roads) shall be kept free of debris to minimize dust (e) There will be no open burning of construction / waste material at the site (f) There will be no excessive idling of construction vehicles at sites Noise (a) Construction noise will be limited to restricted times agreed to in the permit (b) During operations the engine covers of generators, air compressors and other powered mechanical equipment shall be closed, and equipment placed as far away from residential areas as possible Water (a) The site will establish appropriate erosion and sediment control measures such as e.g. hay bales and / or silt fences to prevent sediment from moving off site and Quality causing excessive turbidity in nearby streams and rivers. Waste (a) Waste collection and disposal pathways and sites will be identified for all major waste types expected from demolition and construction activities. Management (b) Mineral construction and demolition wastes will be separated from general refuse, organic, liquid and chemical wastes by on-site sorting and stored in appropriate containers. (c) Construction waste will be collected and disposed properly by licensed collectors (d) The records of waste disposal will be maintained as proof for proper management as designed. (e) Whenever feasible the contractor will reuse and recycle appropriate and viable materials (except asbestos) B. Water (a) The approach to handling sanitary wastes and wastewater from building sites must be approved by the local authorities Individual Quality (b) Before being discharged into receiving waters, effluents from individual wastewater wastewater systems must be treated in order to meet the minimal quality criteria set out by treatment national guidelines on effluent quality and wastewater treatment (c) Monitoring of new wastewater systems (before/after) will be carried out system (d) Construction vehicles and machinery will be washed only in designated areas where runoff will not pollute natural surface water bodies. C. Historic Cultural (a) If the building is a designated historic structure, very close to such a structure, or located in a designated historic district, notification shall be made and building(s) Heritage approvals/permits be obtained from local authorities and all construction activities planned and carried out in line with local and national legislation. (b) It shall be ensured that provisions are put in place so that artifacts or other possible “chance finds� encountered in excavation or construction are noted and registered, responsible officials contacted, and works activities delayed or modified to account for such finds. 5 ACTIVITY PARAMETER MITIGATION MEASURES CHECKLIST D. Land (a) If expropriation of land was not expected but is required, or if loss of access to income of legal or illegal users of land was not expected but may occur, that the Acquisition Acquisition Bank’s Task Team Leader shall be immediately consulted. of land Plan/Framework (b) The approved Land Acquisition Plan/Framework (if required by the project) will be implemented E. Toxic Asbestos (a) If asbestos is located on the project site, it shall be marked clearly as hazardous material Materials management (b) When possible the asbestos will be appropriately contained and sealed to minimize exposure (c) The asbestos prior to removal (if removal is necessary) will be treated with a wetting agent to minimize asbestos dust (d) Asbestos will be handled and disposed by skilled & experienced professionals (e) If asbestos material is stored temporarily, the wastes should be securely enclosed inside closed containments and marked appropriately. Security measures will be taken against unauthorized removal from the site. (f) The removed asbestos will not be reused Toxic / (a) Temporarily storage on site of all hazardous or toxic substances will be in safe containers labeled with details of composition, properties and handling hazardous waste information management (b) The containers of hazardous substances shall be placed in a leak-proof container to prevent spillage and leaching (c) The wastes shall be transported by specially licensed carriers and disposed in a licensed facility. (d) Paints with toxic ingredients or solvents or lead-based paints will not be used F. Affected Protection (a) All recognized natural habitats, wetlands and protected areas in the immediate vicinity of the activity will not be damaged or exploited, all staff will be strictly forests, prohibited from hunting, foraging, logging or other damaging activities. wetlands (b) A survey and an inventory shall be made of large trees in the vicinity of the and/or construction activity, large trees shall be marked and cordoned off with fencing, their root system protected, and any damage to the trees avoided protected (c) Adjacent wetlands and streams shall be protected from construction site run-off areas with appropriate erosion and sediment control feature to include by not limited to hay bales and silt fences (d) There will be no unlicensed borrow pits, quarries or waste dumps in adjacent areas, especially not in protected areas. G. Infrastructure (a) In compliance with national regulations the contractor will insure that newly constructed and/or rehabilitated health care facilities include sufficient Disposal of for medical infrastructure for medical waste handling and disposal; this includes and not medical waste limited to: waste management  Special facilities for segregated healthcare waste (including soiled instruments “sharps�, and human tissue or fluids) from other waste disposal; and  Appropriate storage facilities for medical waste are in place; and  If the activity includes facility-based treatment, appropriate disposal options are in place and operational H Traffic Direct or (a) In compliance with national regulations the contractor will insure that the construction site is properly secured and construction related traffic regulated. and indirect hazards This includes but is not limited to Pedestrian to public traffic  Signposting, warning signs, barriers and traffic diversions: site will be Safety and pedestrians clearly visible and the public warned of all potential hazards  Traffic management system and staff training, especially for site access and by construction near-site heavy traffic. Provision of safe passages and crossings for activities pedestrians where construction traffic interferes.  Adjustment of working hours to local traffic patterns, e.g. avoiding major transport activities during rush hours or times of livestock movement  Active traffic management by trained and visible staff at the site, if required for safe and convenient passage for the public.  Ensuring safe and continuous access to office facilities, shops and residences during renovation activities, if the buildings stay open for the public. 6 Environmental Monitoring Plan for construction and operation phases. What Where Why How When Who (Is the (Is the (Is the Activity (Is the (Define the parameter to parameter to parameter (Is responsible parameter to frequency / or be be being for monitoring?) be monitored?) continuous?) monitored?) monitored?) monitored?) CONSTRUCTION PHASE 1. Supply of Purchase of Offices and Checking In the process Ensure ATDF construction the warehouses documents; of signing the technical materials construction of material agreements quality of materials from suppliers, and for material construction; licensed borrowing Inspection of provision providers sites material quality Protect human health and environment 2. Transportation Technical Routes for Inspection of Unannounced Avoid air and ATDF, of construction condition of transportatio roads adjacent checks during road pollution Jajur Community materials and construction n of to the the working with dust and Administration waste vehicles and construction construction hours solid matter; Office machinery; materials and site and Movement of Reduce traffic construction included in the construction Adequacy of disruption wastes agreed-upon equipment the loading routes of trucks for transportation transported types of cargo, and canopy coverage of cargo transported in open trucks; Movement of construction vehicles and machinery along pre- defined routes Temporary Construction Checking 3. Generation of Entire period Avoid ATDF, storage of site and base documents; construction of pollution of inert and (if Jajur Community waste Visual construction the hazardous applicable); Administration environment wastes 7 separately at observation Office the designated locations; Locations designated Timely for waste disposal of disposal waste to the formally designated landfills; Hand-over of hazardous wastes to licensed deactivating and processing companies. Provision of Construction Visual 4. Accumulation Entire period Avoid ATDF, waste site and base inspection of household of pollution of containers on- (if applicable) Jajur Community waste construction soil and water site; Administration with Office Agreement household with local waste municipality for regular out- transporting of waste 5. Safety of labor - Provision of Construction Inspection of Entire period Reduce the ATDF, Special Clothes site the activities of probability of and protective Jajur Community construction accidents means for the Administration contractors; Office - Consistency with the rules of exploitation of the construction equipment and usage of private safety means 6. Undertaking Deparkation Construction Visual Entire period Reduce ATDF, works within the and fencing of site and inspection of disruption of settlement work site; nearly area Jajur Community construction movement Administration No parking of around the 8 construction work site and Office vehicles and decrease machinery probability of outside work accidents site the way impeding free passage of traffic and pedestrians; No piling and no scattering of construction materials and waste outside the work site OPERATION PHASE 1. Protection of Degradation of Construction Inspection During entire Protection Jajur Community soils soil cover, site period during Administration Increase of soil construction; Office erosion, re-vegetation or physical Soil water- stabilization logging as a services result of improper drainage Increased salinization Clogging of Construction 2. Protection of Inspection During entire Monitoring of Sanitary- canals from site water weeds period water quality; Epidemiological Inefficient operation and Station of RA water flow maintenance because of plan; regional heavy water use sedimentation plans Depletion of aquifers from over- exploitation Disturbances to flow regimes 9 Attachment 1. Photos and plan of the site 10 Attachment 2. Minutes of Public Consultation Meeting MINUTES Of Public Consultations on draft Environmental and Social Management Plan for the construction of a new potable water supply system in Jajur community A stakeholder consultation meeting on the draft Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for the construction of a new potable water supply system in Jajur Community was held on February 23, 2016 in Jajur, Shirak Marz. The announcement for the meeting in Armenian and English languages, including its date and time, was disclosed on the ATDF web page (www.atdf.am). Information on the meeting day and time was posted on information boards of Jajur Community Administration Office; in addition, the Administration conducted telephone calls to ensure participants’ attendance. The public consultation was carried out by ATDF Social Specialist Sonya Msryan and ATDF Environmental Specialist Asya Osipova. 23 participants were present at the meeting, among which 5 women (about 22%). At the very beginning, Head of the Community Mr. S. Suvaryan introduced the main purpose of the consultation and ATDF specialists. A.Osipova introduced the main purpose as well as World Bank requirements and Armenian legislation on conducting environmental and social assessment. She introduced ESMP for the construction of a potable water supply system in Jajur Community and outlined likely negative environmental impacts related to the Micro-project implementation. These include pollution of air, generation of construction waste. Ms. Osipova explained what measures ATDF will apply to mitigate possible negative impacts, including construction waste transportation. It was mentioned that ESMP covers the issue of the transportation and disposal of construction wastes and excessive soil. Since the construction site is located far from the Community, A. Osipova outlined that disturbance to community life due to construction activities is not anticipated. Technical supervisors on monthly basis will keep under control the fulfillment of all the environmental mitigation measures included in ESMP, and report the deviations to ATDF. S. Msryan presented the main provisions of the ESMF concerning to the social aspects of the Project. She talked about possible social risks and ways of their mitigation. She emphasized that the project does not involve any resettlement as proposed area of the construction is public property; however she briefly introduced key features of Resettlement Policy Framework. S. Msryan talked also about main socio-economic challenges including engagement of women, youth and vulnerable groups in distribution of benefits. She outlined that these groups should have equal opportunities to be engaged in project benefits. The concept was welcomed by 11 participants, who suggested involve constructors from the Community mentioning that it will reduce unemployment in Community and labor immigration for seasonal works. Ms. Msryan explained mechanisms of public engagement and grievance redress mechanism (GRM) to be applied during project implementation. Elected grievance focal point at the community level Surik Grigoryan was introduced to the community members. S. Msryan explained the purpose of Focal points at local level and welcomed participants to apply to Surik in case of questions/feedback or grievances concerning to the project implementation. S. Msryan informed the beneficiaries that they also have the option to contact ATDF directly to communicate their grievance if they are unable to, or do not wish to, go through the PIC grievance focal point. S. Msryan explained all the cannels of grievance submition involveing e- mail address, hot line telephone number, postal address and web-site link and outlined that ATDF contact information is reffered on the booklets delivered to the participants, as well as on the information desk already available in public visable places in the Community. S. Msryan introcduced that information on Micro-project details permanently will be available on the information desks, as well as on-going announcements and references. She outlined that these will support to raising public awareness and early identification, assessment and resolution of complaints on Project activities. The participants were welcomed to raise other questions regarding to the discussed questions. The following issues were raised by the participants. Mr. J. Baghdasaryan outlined that the community currently has several essential issues. Particularly the majority of the households are socially disadvantaged. The residents have lack of financial resources to construct new houses for growing families. That is the reason why youth escape to marry which leads to demographic issues. Mr. N. Mkhitaryan emphsized that the village is not supplied with gas system. Community does not have Communal Center, as well as Kindergarten. The first floow of school building is used as kindergarten for nearly 60 kids. Mr S. Suvaryan added that the building of school also needs reconstruction as it was constructed 16 years ago within the framework of ASIF Projects. Mr. Gasparyan Artush raised the question of absence of sewage system. He outlined, that the drainage waters are filled into Jajur reservoir. The drainage system is also missing and during rainy weathers the waters are not removed from the streets. Mr. H. Rafayelyan said that seasonal migration is also essential issue in the Community. They hope the construction works will be started as soon as weather conditions will be sufficient and job opportunities will be available for community members. The list of participants and photos are attached. 12 List of participants 13 Photos of Public Consultation 14 Attachment 3. Copy of an agreement for construction waste disposal Non-official translation of the above attached document: Reference This is to inform you, that within the framework of construction of Potable water supply system in Jajur Community 1. The soft soil for refilling may be taken from the area 0.5 km far from the site 2. The generated construction waste will be transported to the waste dump located 1.5 far from the site. 3. The temporary dump of the soil is not determined. Head of Community S. Suvaryan (signed) 15 Attachment 4: Copy of the land allocation document 16 Non-official translation of the above attached document: Community Council of Jajur Community RA Decree 08 Feb., 2016 Number 3 On land allocation of the purpose of potable water pipeline construction by Armenian Territorial development fund According to the 27th point of 1st part of 16th article of law on Local Self-Government and 1st point of 1st part of 75th article of Land Code of the Republic of Armenia, and support by the Head of the Community, the Community Council of Jajur Community Made a decision 1. Allocate 3600sq. meter land plot in the area named “Getuk� (cadaster code 103-001- 01), which is Community property to carry out the construction of 2260 meter drinking water supply system and as sanitation zone in Jajur Community within the framework of Social Investment and Local Development Project implemented by Armenian Territorial Development Fund. Vote for 3, Against – 0, abstain from voting - 0 Signed by 1. Suren Grigoryan 2. Yengoyan Samvel 3. Rafayelyan Murad Head of Community Sokrat Suvaryan 17 Annex 5: Water use permit Non-official translation of the above attached document: Ministry of Nature Protection Water Resources Management Agency Water use permit N000017 3-1 J/K-S-N Jajur Community Administrative Office RA Shirak Reagion Signed and stamped by Minister of Ministry of Nature Protection A. Grigoryan Head of Community S. Suvaryan Give on 12.02.2016 Is in force until 12.02.2021 18 Annex 6: Hydrological conclusion 19 20 21 22 Annex 7: Copy of a Construction Permit Non-official translation of the above attached document Republic of Armenia Shirak Region, Community Jajur Construction Permit N 1, 24.03.2016 This is given for the Construction of a New Potable Water Pipeline in Jajur Community The design documents are 1. developed by “Zrtuk� LTD S. Suvaryan 23