,fraT-m Ld , INFRATRANSPROJEKT Cunsi*kig - Desig - SWrnUin Lt. E473 vol 3. REPUBLIC OF ALBANIA MINISTRY OF PUBLIC WORKS, TERRITORY ADJUSTMENT AND TOURISM GENERAL ROAD DIRECTORATE Environmental Impact Assesment Report LEZHE - BACALLEK (SHKOBER) ROAD SECTION OCTOBER, 1996 s _ _ . :~ 5}.AJ^" REPUBLIC OF ALBANIA MINISTRY OF PUBLIC WORKS, TERRITORY ADJUSTMENT, AND TOURISM GENERAL ROAD DIRECTORATE Environmental Impact Assesment Report LEZHE - BACALLEK (SHKODER) ROAD SECTION ITP - INFRATRANSPROJECT Ltd OCTOBER 1996 I TABLE OF CONTENTS a. Executive summary - significant findings and proposed mitigation actions. b. Project description c. National Environmental Policy, Legal and Administrative Framework existing in the country under which the EIA was prepared. d. Baseline date - assessment of the study area including description of the relevant physical, biological and socioeconomic conditions. e. Environmental Impacts: Identification and assessment of both positive and negative impacts likely to result from the proposed project. f Identification of Alternatives: Comparison of different alternatives in relation to the overall benefits to the environment and the benefits of selection the proposed route. g. Mitigation and Monitoring Plan: which would include systematic presentation of impacts and mitigation measures which would also contain the implementing and monitoring agency. Costing of mitigation measures will be also be shown as part of the plan. i. Environmental Management and Training j. Appendices: List of persons/organizations preparing the EIA, References, records of consultation meetings with stakeholders. h. maps showing existing routes, alternatives routes, proposed/selected routes 2 1. Executive summary The present document presents findings for the mitigation measures of the Environmental Impact Assessment for the proposed alternative of Lezha-Shkodra Road located on the northern-west area of Republic of Albania, and a part of the important North -South Road Corridor, according to the ToR prepared by a WB staff and based on the Preliminary Design prepared by I.T.P. The aim of EIA is to ensure that the competent Authorities give exhaustive consideration to the potentially negative and positive effects on the environment from implementation of the proposed infrastructures at an early and preventive stage, in order to support the decision- making process with the necessary information. The environment which will be affected by the so-called target environment, should be regarded in its natural, economic and cultural-social components, in order to have a holistic approach when addressing issues at stake. The expected benificial and adverse impacts of the project are identified , predicted and interpreted by comparison with environmental quality criteria and with existing conditions. There are numerous techniques for the prediction of change in the environmental parameters: the choise of method is detemined by the environmental parameters available, the time allotted to analysis of data and the methods available to the study team. Prediction method is qualitative. The EIA also ensures that in case anticipated negative effects are unavoidable, ad hoc mitigation measures are proposed and implemented during construction of the infrastructure. In this context it is stressed that mitigation measures are an important component of design of the road schemes and are related to standards on road traffic, safety, environmental and economic terms. The methodology adopted for carrying out the assessment consisted in field visits to the location of the road to collect data, followed by office work to refine findings and write the Report. Meetings with Albanian officials from GRD, the Ministry of Health, CEP, IMC and the ITP staff have played an important part in the work executed. The present document is organised according to the ToR, starting with project description, the legal and institutional framework on the EIA context, the Albanian national environrmental policy, baseline data on the study area, identification of potentially negative impacts, selected solution, mitigation plans, suggestions for environmental management training, environmental monitoring plan. 3 I~~~~~~W > i'-7 /~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~' ,~~~~~~~~~~e ili - K~~~~~~~1 L k"- ¶ Mi 7-~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~A ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~4 ( .~~~~~~~~~F LI e nsh a '~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~: 3 ;.i' ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~5 TI~~~~~~~~~~~~U ~a 4 ~ ~ ~ ~~~ A ~~~ '~2. ) X 5 '.~~~~~~ *1 ~ ~ ~ 3 .2 1 -Ft & I ~t9iSU Project Description The proposed Project concerns the construction of a new road (Lezhe-Shkoder) which is the part of the North-South Road Corridor according to C.N.R Standard. In the proposed option are taken into account the anticipated traffic growth, 13 % up to year 2000 and 10 % after year 2000 (up to year 2016, 20 years design life of the road) and also technical conditions and local environmental parameters, the specific landscape of the related area, and the fact that the road reduces much the distance (Lezhe-Shkoder). The existing road has insufficient capacity for the expected future traffic. Traffic volumes execs the so-called design capacity already today. There are provided four alternatives in order to accommodate the projected traffic . The Alternative 0 provides only the routine and partial reconstruction of the existing paved road; the Altemative 1 provides rehabilitation and widening of the existing paved road, the alternative 2 provides the rehabilitation and widening of the existing unpaved road ( because there is another road from Lezha to Shkodra, constructed very long time ago and unpassable for the motor vehicles). The proposed Project is alternative 3. For the purpose of the EIA the road is devided into three section: Section A from km 0 (Lezha town) to km 6 Section B from km 6 ( Balldrem area) to km 26 (Bushat area) Section C from km 26 to km 34.5 (Bacallek area) In the proposed selection (alternative) , the road alignment passes in a flat terrain. Along the sections A and C (the common road sections for all alternatives), the road alignment follows the existing one, widening on the right side of it (the same for the all alternatives). From km 6 to 26, in a length of 20 km, the road is provided to pass completely on a new alignment respecting to all geometrical characteristics according to C.N.R Standard. The road alignment passes through some populated areas on sections A and C . On section B (new road) passes on some small communities. It crosses several times Drini and qadri rivers and so that the construction of four big bridges are to be constructed respectively at km 25 (Plezha area); at km 7.0 (Gocaj); at km 6 (Kakariq) and km 14. Also the construction of two overpasses (the first one is provided at km 0,500 where the road intersects the existing railway) on Balldrem and Berdice (km 31,8) areas. Another intersection at grade is foreseen where the road intersects Vau I Dejes. On that area exist a heavy drainage system that is to be modified. The road area is also characterised by a high presence of ground water sources due to the high level of rain falling and the geological formation. Along road section 3, on the Bushat area, it is intersected with the discharged channel of the new Hydrocentral which is planned to be constructed in the near future. The length of Section B (the new construction) is of approx. 20 km. The road alignment in Section B crosses Zadrima field and intersects a drainage channel. During the construction phase are also provided along the road to be set up some new asphalt plants (or reconstruction of the existing ones) using updated technology and located far from the road site (from 2 to 8 km far) and from populated areas ( on Lezha, Kakariq, Kukel, Rrabosht). Also is to be set up some new borrow pits on Kallmeti area (km 7- 8), on Kakariq area (at km 6) etc. The work sites are provided to be set up on Kakariqi and Plezha areas (1-2 km far from the road). At km 22 the road intersects a hill, so that the construction of two deep cut is provided, destroying on this way the landscape of the area. 4 The alignrnent of the new road is shown in the Annex I -Traffic composition: commercial vehicles traffic (trucks + busses) is 30 % and cars 55 %. -Traffic density is about 5000 vehicles/day The technical date concerning the Proposed Alternative: length of the road section 34.5 km road cross section: (2x3.75* asphalt pavement) + (2x1.75 ** shoulders) + 2 x 0, 25 ** unpaved =11,5m * longitudinal slope nearly flat: gradient less than 1% * intersection (underpasses) with secondary roads: no. 3 * overpasses: no. 2 * underpasses: no. 8 * bridges no. 4 ( of 60m, 40; 25m length) * minor structures: culverts no. 66 and 15 bridges of span to 6.Om * planimetric trend: new construction and rehabilitation * Project Standard CNR * design speed: 80 km/h - 100 km/h * road structures: 25 cm granular base (15 cm granular course and 10 cm Macadam); 10 cm asphalt base; 5 cm binder course; 4 cm wearing course General Orientation: NW-SE * drive + overtaking lane; * * shoulders 5 3. National Environmental Policy, legal and administrative framework current in Albania and in conformity to which the EIA was prepared The Albanian national policy for protection of the environment has been increasingly directed at finding the proper measures to tackle the problem. To this end the Committee for Environmental Protection (CEP) was created. The Committee comes within the Ministry of Health & Environmental Protection. The Committee's headquarters is within the Ministry of Health, with branches located in the capital towns of each national district (see Article 9, Chapter 2 of Law NO 7664 of January 1993). One of these branches is located at Shkodra . It is planned to strengthen the CEP in the near future so as to enhance its role in proposing and enforcing measures aimed at environmental protection. Although at present laws on specific matters of the environment have not been enacted yet, the main reference in this regard can be represented by Law No. 7664 dated 21 January 1993 (hereinafter referred as the Law), enclosed as Annex II to the present document. The Law refers to general clauses (Chapter 1), EIA (Chapter 2). With regard to the latter it is to be noted that the present document points out that the Law identifies CEP as the Authority empowered to require environmental impact assessments in accordance with that Law for this type of intervention. However, the MoH is the authority responsible for establishing the procedures regarding EIA activities and the activities of individuals or legal entities. Chapter III deals with the licenses to be issued for activities that affect the environment, and a specific list of said activities is presented. The Law then comprises Chapter IV (inspections of and information for the environmental situation), Chapter V (duties and rights of central and local institutions on environmental protection), Chapter VI (responsibilities and related sanctions), and Chapter VII reporting final provisions. However, it should be noted that the MoH from time to time issues documents of various nature such as guidelines, provisions and regulations which also affect, the activities of CEP. For this reason a complete review of relevant legislation is not possible, even if it is believed that the Law can be taken as a benchmark. Another law which is adopted in the execution of the ELA is the Law on expropriation, required whenever any strip of land has to be expropriated for public purposes, Law No. 7848 dated 25 July 1994 and closed as Annex III to the present document. For the purposes of this document the main provision is represented by the right to appeal for citizens (Chapter V) against the expropriation of land. Here the owner of immovable properties has the right to appeal to the district court within 60 days from the date of receiving notification (Articles 22 and 23). Following this, three experts are nominated for the appraisal of the property and the amount due for compensation, and the deadline for presenting the appraisal of the property to be expropriated is fixed. Two of the experts are nominated by the court and one by the owner of the land. Chapter V is the section of the law to which reference is made in case portions of land are expropriated for the construction of the road. Chapter VI is section of relevant interest in our case, as it addresses the temporary use of immovable property, which may be the case during the execution of the envisaged works. The legal framework is completed by Law No. 7968 dated 15 April 1993, which addresses the restitution of land and compensation measures in the event portions of land have been or will be expropriated . It is enclosed as Annex IV to the present document. 6 4. Baseline data: assessment of the study area including description of the relevant physical, biological and socio-economic conditions. This paragraph outlines the information of the existing conditions of the project area according to ToR prepared by WB. Physical Environment: The road alignment passes ona nearly flat terrain with and clay sand and sandy clay formations which serve as a good goetechnical foundation ( with high bearing capacity) for road bed and minor structures. The climateric condition (rainfall, snow, air temperature, wind ), and hydrological condition are reported in detail in the Hydrological Report. Biological Environmental: Generally the area where the new road is to be constructed does not bring any serious problem from biological viewpoint. The road area, in Zadrima field represent a considerable human settlement for agriculture purposes, so that there is a scarcity of biological diversity, which is mostly represented by common animals and vegetal species. (See the map in Anex II ). The pomegranate trees are the predominant fruit grown on the road area especially on Zadrima field, and accompanied by the presence of Mediterranean shrub as Phillyrea latifolia; Salvia officinalis; Pistacia terehintus; Phlomis fruticosa etj. There is a consistent popullation of amphibias that use water environment (near by the edges of Drini and Gjadri rivers) for breeding purposes.The mostly part of the road area is occupied by agricultural fields, mainly under maize and other crops cultivations. No important coltures are grown on this road area. The road alignment is provided crossing the rivers of Drini and Gjadri. The valleys of these rivers serve as geographical border for the distribution of such species as Rana balcanika, Rana dalmatina; Rana lessonal; Bufo bufo ; Emys orbicularis. There are no important inhabited areas. The main species spread out on this road area are: Gitaret: Crocidura suaveolens; Apodemus sylvoticus; Apodemus mystacinus; Mus musculis, Pipistrellus sp; Phinolopus sp; Minopterus schrebersi; Mustela nivalis; Lutra lutra; Vulpes vulpes; Lepus europeus. Amphibia Bufo bufo; Bufo viridis; Hyla arborea; Rana balcanika, Rana dalmatina; Rana lessonal; Reptilia Emys orbicularis, Natrix natrix; Natrix tessellata . Social-Economic condition of the study The proposed road area is mainly present a agricultural character and the popullation in the sorrounding villages deal with agriculture and business activities. Crops are presented by maize which is cultivated in farmed strips alternating to unfarmed ones. A part of the area is 7 left to extensive pasture for sheep and cattle, with present of animal breeding for family puposes. Additional economic activities are presented by a number of scattered shops selling goods of various nature. A part of resident popullation ( Balldrem, Torovice, Bisht Juge, Bushat, Bacallek etc.) is imployed in economic activities in Lezha and Shkodra town. The road alignment also provides the occupation of some lands and destroying a parcel of 100 ml covered with fruit trees (in Gocaj Village), another one of 150 ml (in Plezha village), but the reduction of their production is not significant, because common cultivated in many places. The land expropriation causes social disruption and economic loss for the affected families, however these are acceptable (low negative impacts). On the other hand, the construction of the new road help in development of the infrastructure on that area will also have a big effect in social, business and economic development of that area. The Lezhe-Shkodra Road is also the part of the North-South Road Corridor, the construction of which has very big influence in developing of our economy. Also, it has a positive effect on the area where a new Hydocentral is planned to be constructed in the near future. Therefore, the population (farmers etc) on that road area support the project. Their trouble are connected only with the use of the Compensation Law by the relevant Authorities and GRD will secure that the owners are to be compensated before construction phase of the road. It is also important to emphasis that the new road construction will effect directly on the management of the intemal traffic (regional traffic) on the Zadrima area where actually a chaotic intemal traffic is present due to the lacking of the road linking traffic on different directions on that area. This present situation effects negatively on social-economic activities and creates artificially environmental impacts. 8 W~ ~ '1I.F~3 ~'LfQ'"-1- ft'6 4AVQ- LI ~~~I ~ ±.4 i'~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~aa1- L X zZ q as' I') ToKanes Ž464.i Ir,~~~~ ~~~ E n7 ,.h~~~~~~~~~~~r idX C O beevet 2 6hru I8wN GJD AER 172 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~* ~~~~~U H ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ h ch 3 *- F)R _ ( 0 t .. f)reser-e ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ - * ru+< -- Naturae Plonornent;s >, ,~~~~~~~~s - MSoeJA EnpiscapeA Z > atkcqi#(Eain) d<% LE!d ,14~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ m.XseSr triR : Bli ht 1. 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Etik%L.*%4 l Perpder te it d.4 L*bant.- I?x* Ali* $aWJ4' Ur*izp boit_fn?*hw ' .~Yp n# ntlWt"ti Toeogvatik Ue Ushtii 0 07"~~~~~~~~J7nb18 Environmental Impacts This paragraph describe the quality identification of impacts for soil, water, air quality, flora & fauna, noise pollution, land acquisition, resettlements, cultural heritage, road safety. 5.1 KIND OF INPACTS IDENTIFICATION OF IMPACTS ON THE SOIL PRESENCE ABSENCE Section A Section B Section C Soil erosion X(5) X(5) Unstable slopes X (1) Side-tipping of spoil material X (3) X (2) adjoining agricultural land Soil contamination from runoff X (4) (1) There is no generation of this impact, as the road is located in a flat plain. (2) This is in the case when top soil is utilised to create vegetation trips on the road slopes. (3) If inert portions of soils will be spoiled, as they are neither utilisable for creating vegetation strips, nor for cultivation purposes they constitute a "waste" generating negative impacts. (4) This can be the case if water coming from the road surface is not collected in an appropriate drainage system. (5) This is due to road cutting I order to get the stability of the slopes. 5.2 KIND OF IMPACTS IDENTIFICATION OF IMPACTS ON WATER l PRESENCE ABSENCE Water pollution from lead, zinc, dust, X (1), (2) X (2) accidental spillage and other substances Increases turbidity from stone X(5) crushing/gravel Secondary impacts of polluted water X (3) to agricultural land. ground water pollution and pollution of the Drini and Gjadri rivers Modification of water drainage X (4) pattems l (1) Dust should be included although it causes low impact. (2) The presence and/or absence of lead and zinc depends upon the correct use of unleaded fuel and the maintenance of engines. The main pollutants produced by running vehicles are: solid particles ( corrosion, metal,tyres , road surface etc.), lead, cadmium, and organic compounds (grease, lubricating oils, rubber, etc.). The effect are significant in streams at the point of emission (runoff discharge point). Accidental spillage could represent the most dangerous pollutant for water courses. The presence of the rivers Drini and Gjadri places an important role in the protection of water quality and associated vegetal biota. The road alignment avoids the crossing of the Drini river 9 at km 22. This causes the avoiding of substantial alteration in the local hydrological system supporting biological communities. (3) The generation of this kind of pollution significally depends upon the pouring of polluted waters from the road surface, upon the agriculture land in turn reaching groundwater through percolation. (4) Road construction interferes with the pattern of existing drainage and irrigation system. (5) There is no need for washing the gravel, because on that area the gravel from Drini river is cleaned. 5.5 KIND OF IM1ACTS FOR IDENTIFICATION OF IMPACTS NOISE POLLUTION _ _ _______ _ _ PRESENCE ABSENCE ____________________________ Section A Section B Section C Passing through populated areas X (1) l X(1) l Noise from quarries, crushers and X (2) asphalt-making plants I_I__ (1) The road passes mainly through some populated areas except the area when it avoids the existing alignment and passes through Zadrima field, in vicinity of some small communities (scarcely populated area presenting only scattered rural housing) (2) The sources of this kind of impacts are located far away from the site of the road and populated areas. 5.3 KIND OF IMPACTS FOR IDENTIFICATION OF IMPACTS AIR QUALITY PRESENCE ABSENCE Generation of dust X (2) Pollution from leaded gasoline: lead X (1) and aerosols Emission of carbon monoxide and X (1) sulphur dioxide ._ Key (1) Both impact depend upon the use of leaded gasoline (2) Dust is usually negligible for new paved road. 10 5.4 KIND OF IMPACTS FOR FLORA AND FAUNA IDENTIFICATION OF IMPACTS PRESENCE ABSENCE Passing through virgin area X (1) Disruption/isolation of some X habitats' Interference with the natural X migration routes of mammals and amphibians 5.8 KIND OF IMPACTS FOR IDENTIFlCATION CULTURAL HERITAGE PRESENCE ABSENCE Damages to monuments of | x archaeological value O 5.6 KIND OF IMPACTS FOR IDENTIFICATION OF IMPACTS LAND ACQUISITIONl PRESENCE ABSENCE Section A I Section B Section C Destruction of dwellings X (2) l X(2) Resettlemertt X (2) l X(2) Lande exro niation X E(I) E X(l) X(1) (1) The occupation area of the new road construction is estimated to be about 36 ha, but the surface lost for agriculture may be considerably, ( 31 ha ) excluding waterways, abandoned land and the service areas. (2) The destruction of some dwellings and resettlement foreseen along the road alignrment ( except of the area where road follows the new alignment (km 6 to 26) causes a significant impact. 5.8 KIND OF IMPACTS FOR IDENTIFICATION ROAD SAFETY _________ _ PRESENCE ABSENCE |_____________ |Sec. A Section B Sect.C Sect.A SectionB Sec.C Generation of traffic X (1), X(1) X(1), X (3), (4),(5) X(2) X (3),(4), (5) accidents The negative effect of habitat disruption/isolation in the wildlife population is related to; (i) interference with the seasonal migrating behaviour of wild populations due to food availability etc.; and (ii) isolation of wild populations with the risk of "inbreeding" or consanguineous crossing that can result in loss of competitiveness and lowering of survival rates for the whole population for a certain species. 11 (1) It is caused to road users by the increase of the average travel speed (2) New road without inhabited areas crossing (3) On the contrary, the use of guard-rails in dangerous points and road signs and markings will reduce the number of accidents; (4) Some improvements of the slopes for traffic safety will also reduce the number of accidents. (5) Construction of the nine intersections at grade (simply or special ones) provided in the road alignment is an important measure for traffic safety. 12 6. Identification of alternatives: comparison of different alternatives in relation to the overall benefits of selecting the proposed route. We have been compared the altematives from environmental viewpoint to select the most appropriate solution respecting also the needs of the proposed development in order that the benefits from the implementation of developments can be maximised and negative impacts can be significantly mitigated at an early stage. The choice of the selected alternative is supported by findings acquired during the field visit and information from the road and by reading project maps of Lezha-Shkoder Road Section. For comparison purposes of the different alternatives from environmental viewpoint, only Section B, which has different Environmental impacts for each alternative, has been considered. Sections A and C are the same for all options. SUMMARY OF IMPACTS FOR ALL ALTERNATIVES ON THE ROAD SECTION "B " IMPACTS 0- ALTERNATIVE I-ALTERNATIVF 2-ALTERNATIVE PROPOSED ALTERNATIVE Soil XX X X water pollution X . X X X noise pollution XX X X Air pollution X X XX Flora & Fauna X XX XX XX land use-forestry - Land use - - X X XX agriculture Destruction of - XX XX dwellings Cultural heritage - landscape - X X Traffic Accidents XXX XX XX 8 (X) 12 (X) 11 (X) 7 (X) X considerable impact XX accetable XXX unaccetable 13 The proposed road alignment by-passes some small communities. it is represented by the locating the road in areas with lowest density of housing, between Balldremi and Bushati area. This solution avoids to destroy and/or resettle any dwellings. The requiring the road to pass nearby a limited number of rural houses s is the outcome of this choise, which is unavoidable due to the layout of the said houses. Some other rural houses are located in vicinity of the road. As we mentioned, the proposed road alignment passes in a flat plain on clay sand and sandy clay formations, ensuring in this way a good stability of the slopes. This is one of the benefits of this alternative. The most significant landscape elements are crossing the rivers of Drini and Gjadri (at km 6, 7, 14, 25 etc), the valleys have a well developed bank growth of trees. No major conflict zones with human settlements in section (B) and nature interest appears . The soil erosion is not a significant impact since the road is in embankment (except 500 ml in cutting). The noise level which is in function of traffic, distance from the road, topography, the present of obstructions, is lower than in the other alternatives as road passes through unpolluted area. From Traffic safety point of view it also avoids the happening of accidents during the construction phase. The impact on flora and fauna is mitigated by construction of some bridges and underpasses. The proposed alternative will generally not have adverse air and noise effects on communities due to a combination of routing and proposed mitigation measures. All alternatives present a risk of accidental spillage affecting on water pollution. In all cases mitigation measures (road run-off connected into side pipes which end up periodically in some oil seperator facilities) may reduce, but cannot eliminate completely the risk of contamination. From the landscape components and sensitive nature areas including natural biocorridors, there is no areas of preservation status effected by each of the alternative. ( See the map in Aneks II ). These impacts, for each alternative can not be completely avoided. However, they are not considered significant. Option I and 2 (Their road area have similar features with each other) In the first alternative, being considered that the soil formations on the other side of the road widening is made of turfed material and the road passes on some hillness areas (km 5 to 20), serious problems on the stability of the slopes could be appeared and the cost of the mitigation measurements to reduce (or eliminate) this big negative effect will be increased too. The road erosion impact is bigger due to the road cut and embankment. On the second alternative, the impact of unstable slope is not appears and this alternative is better than the first one on this point. But anyway, the erosion is higher compared with the proposed alternative due to the many cutting works. A big negative impact is that the road (on both alternatives "1" and "2") passes through populated areas (Bushati, Torovice, Bisht Juge etc.) that could create serious social- economic issues and also bigger environmental problems during the construction phase. So that the traffic noise will be of a considerable level since the road alignment crossing some populated area. In the three options the level of air quality will not be significally different compared to levels prior to the implementation of the Project. 14 The proposed option (section B), compare with the other ones (which provides the rehabilitation and widening of the existing roads) have a significant positive results concerning impact on air quality (vehicle traffic is re-route away from populated area, with increased vehicle efficiency, smother traffic flow and low pollution production). It provides a shorter length of the road than the other solutions, improving in this way the time of travelling. The new road improving enormnously traffic flow conditions with the possibility to maintain constant travel speed, will cause an increasing engine performance. The average travel speed on the new road will be increased to 80 km/h for motorcars and 65-70 km/h for trucks. Revolutions per Minute (RPM) of the engines would then be very close to the optimal 65% ratio; consequently, the "running engine time" would be reduced of at least 80% as the time to travel along the road would be reduced as so and unburned gas emissions will also be reduced of about one third. The following table explain the reduction of the time required to travel along the road:. Time of travel Cars: Existing road New road 40 km/h = 0,67km/min 80 km/h = 1.3 kini/in 416 km: kmn/min= 62 min 34.5 km: 1.3 km/min= 26 min Trucks: 30 km/h: 60 min= 0.5 km/min 60 kni/h: 60 min - 1 km/min 41,6 km: 0.5 = 83 min 34.5 km: km/nmin= 34.5tmin I Conclusion: No significant environmental impacts or damages are provided to the new construction and rehabilitation of Lezha-Bacallek (Shkoder) Road Section. The impact identified could mitigate with an acceptable cost. 15 7. Mitigation plan: identification of effective measures to reduce potentially adverse environmental impacts including costing, institutional training and monitoring requirements for these measures. Mitigation measures reduce the impacts generated by the construction and of the road. In this case a set of rnitigation measures is proposed in relation to each kind of impact as identified above. 7.1. Mitigation measures against impacts on soil. Soil erosion can be mitigated by planting native vegetation (shrubs and grass) on embankment slopes using top soil taken from excavations. This also avoids the spoil of top soil which can be re-utilised. It is recommended that other erosion controlling techniques like riprap covering and soil compacting techniques are parallel used in order to compensate for a grazing pressure in the initial stages. The slope of the embankments and the use of granular materials provide also good conditions for re-growth of vegetation. 7.2. Mitigation measures against impacts on water. Water from the road surface is collected by the drainage systems and the speed of polluted water can be reduced and infiltration rate increased by turfing the embankment slopes . Water drainage patterns in reclaimed areas should not be modified in order to avoid the contact between polluted and irrigation water. For this purpose on both sides of the embankment the drainage canals will be maintained and/or completed at lower elevation than the adjacent irrigation canals (Zadrima field). Concerning the Drini and qadri rivers, provisions will be made to protect the rivers waters from being the direct recipient of polluted runoff, collecting the pavement waters into side pipes. The road avoids crossing the rivers, reducing in this way this impact.. The main bridges have closed drainage systems that end up in infiltration ditches on both sides of the road or are connected to the side pipes. Due to the immediate vicinity of the river waters with the road embankment (at km 2, 10, 31) there is concern for pollution from accidental spillage due to road accidents. For this reason is necessary that the road has side pipes which end up periodically in some oil separator facilities. Planting of native trees, shrub and herbaceous crops would represent a further valid measure to benefit the biotic potential and better harmonise the road with the surrounding landscape. 16 7.3. Mitigation measures against impacts on air quality. Mitigation measures for air pollution control can be achieved cheaply by implementing vegetation screens to filter air pollution, with positive effects also for noise pollution. To prevent the generation of part of air pollution is envisaged the use of unleaded gasoline and proper engine maintenance, which also improves vehicle efficiency. Ministry of Transport is preparing a plan in which is given priority the using of unleaded petrol. During the works it is important to try to avoid the generation of dust due to quarries and asphalt plants activity. However, in the case of the present road, since the majority of construction materials come from existing quarries located outside the project area (more than 2 to 8 km far away) the possible impacts are very limited and can be avoided with the use of bag houses, mechanical cyclones, etc., as prescribed in the requirements for new concrete and asphalt plants. Also, the asphalt plants will use the updated technology, and so the impacts on air are very limited. The road in its greater part is far from most of inhabited areas. The most critical point is the sector of the road passing nearby some populated area where the vicinity with some houses is less than 200m. Nevertheless the area is also rather windy, this means that the atmosphere can be easily self-cleaned attaching limited importance to this item. The CEP, is dealing with the preparation of some plans for better protection of the air quality in National and Local level. 7.4. Mitigation measures against impacts on flora and fauna. From the project design, underpasses connecting both sides of the road are scheduled on average 1 every (3.5km ) in correspondence of bridges. At the same time the projects foresees 2-3 drainage pipelines of 0 1-2 m every 0.4 km. Although the communication ways (bridges and drainage pipelines) normally coincide with small tributaries and hence are located in the preferential migrating routes, this situation might be ameliorated by constructing further underpasses that in our case is rather difficult to implement them due to the scarce elevation of the road from the ground. Considering that drainage channels are 1.5 - 2 m deep and due to the not very high presence of natural fauna, there is no need for other underpasses. Also the presence of drainage and irrigation system located on both side of the road , which is another mitigation measure in place, is to avoid the trespassing of the road by the animals especially in critical spots Balldrem (km 5), Bushat (km 26) and Berdica (km 33) where the traffic is heavy. 7.5. Mitigation measures against noise pollution. Generally noise will be mitigated by the same vegetation screens adopted for air pollution. There are some settlements located near the road,for which it is foreseen to adopt wood and vegetal barriers against noise. 17 Since the road, on section B is not located near some communities, impact mitigation measures will concern mainly the access of trucks to the work yards. The trucks traffic will increase during the construction works and the worst inconveniences are likely to occur during construction the underpasses serving the road crossing ( of the most critical sections like Gocaj , at km 10, Dajci at km 24, Plezha at km 25 etc), obliging to lower speed and consequent traffic slow down. 18 7.6. Mitigation measures against impacts on land expropriation. Albania has a low experience on expropriation of private land and related enforcement of compensation measures. Law No. 7848, currently in force, should ensure that impacts derived from expropriations are mitigated and properly handled . See Anex III. Consultation with people avoids the possible conflicts. Within GRD will be established a unit dealing with expropriation issues and secure getting the property compensation by owners before the road construction works start. 7.7. Mitigation measures against impacts on the cultural heritage and the landscape. The cultural heritage is the product of human activity carried out through centuries and it may be the case that ruins and settlements of archaeological importance are present in the study area. The present project does not affect the local heritage, there for mitigation measures are not required. At km 22 to 24, where the construction of two deep cut is provided, the road alignment conflict with nature interest. It has a negative effect from landscape viewpoint. A mitigation measure for this impact is to construct a bridge on the intersection area of the road with Drini river, avoiding in this way the construction of one deep cut. From the landscape point of view mitigation measures for embankments will be provided, through the planting of native trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants. The provision of extensive tree plantations in suitable areas is also important. 7.8. Mitigation measures against impacts on road safety. The road generally avoids crossing intensely inhabited areas and the road safety refers mainly to the road users themselves. In this case appropriate road traffic signs, marking and road intersections layout, road barriers are the most appropriate measures to be enforced. Setting up of speed limits and related patrolling from the Police service is another effective tool. Also on section A and C, some improvements on the slopes for traffic safety are provided. An important point the authority is called to define for the safety of road users is to discourage the crossing of the road by farmers with tractors and, above all, by animal-drawn carts domestic animals and pedestrians in the lowest sections. 19 8. Environmental Management and Training: assessment of environmental potentiality Training is an important component of EIA, being a valuable updating tool particularly in the Albanian context. Through effective training it is possible to develop ad hoc expertise necessary to prevent and/or mitigate adverse environmental consequences from roads, which can then be refined during the course of practical application of EIA to roads. Although it is foreseen that CEP be the central authority dealing with EIA matters in Albania, it is recommended that a small Unit to be established within GRD, to adress environmental issues on related for all road project (design, construction and maintenance). This replies on the one hand to the need to develop dedicated expertise, and on the other to have ongoing liaisoning between those responsible for road development and those responsible for environmental issues applied to road schemes. A list of potential subjects to be dealt with in the training courses for EIA and road schemes is presented below: - Available resources and the environment with elements for sustainable development - The EIA process: general information and specific focus on roads - Environmental management and conservation of natural areas with focus on the main biotopes present in Albania - Principles of environmental economics - Principles of biology - Principles of geology - Environmental pollution and environmental chemistry The following is a list of elective courses: - Latest impact assessment methods - Cumulative impact analysis - EIA at strategic level: policies, programmes and plans - Environmental Health Impact Assessment - Social Impact Assessment - Principles of environmental monitoring - Noise diffusion and barriers - Vibrations - Recent techniques to produce asphalt - Leaded and unleaded gasoline - Road safety - Traffic management 9. Environmental monitoring plan: specification on the type of monitoring, responsible agency. The monitoring plan are an effective tool for assessing the accuracy of predicted environmental impacts made in EIA for the proposed project. During the impact assessment stage events can be predicted with the aid of various technologies. After implementation of a road the degree of reliability of assessment of the impacts will be evaluated, by monitoring parameters utilised to assess each impact. Furthermore, monitoring allows to understand if impact assessment was reliable, if unforeseen events have occurred, regulations and laws have been complied with, and to anticipate trends of certain environmental parameters. The GRD could be responsible for monitoring environmental parameters for the road projects, in the future, including also this Project. The staff in GRD could control negative impacts of road construction, maintanance and operation. At present, GRD should be involved in the monitoring and inspecting road projects for environmental impacts and for implementation of mitigating measures It may be necessary to develop pragmatically defined standards and create a special monitoring unit within GRD. Also it is advisable that a third party should be in charge for monitoring of some environmental impacts in co-operation with GRD. This party can be identified in CEP as operational body, under the supervision of MoH responsible for co-ordination of monitoring of some activities in the future. Monitoring of impacts and of the timely and correct implementation of needed mitigating measures will be carried out according to a site-specific plan by CEP having mandate, personnel and necessary capacities. In our Project, the most critical elements to be monitored are implementation of erosion control measures, management and reclamation of borrow pits, and materials handling and storage areas, traffic control measures. A follow -up procedure need to set up by the General Road Directorate in co-operation with CEP (environmental authority). It may consist of: (a) Periodic monitoring for continuing review of efficiency of mitigation measures. (b) observation to study those environmental impacts for which is agreed that further information is needed. (C) continuos monitoring to detect unexpected harmful effects. the 21 10. Summary of mitigation measures IMPACTS MITIGATION DESIGN MONITORING MITIGATION AGENCY AGENCY COSTS (US$) Soil erosion Planting I.T.P GRD & CEP 27,000 vegetation Water pollution Bridges drainage systems, I.T.P CEP 450,000 embankment drainage canals oil seperator I Air pollution trees; unleaded gasoline; bag I.T.P CEP 25,000 houses; Flora & Fauna underpasses; drainage cannals; I T P CEP 80,000 Noise pollution wood/ vegetal barriers I.T.P CEP 60,000 Land acquisition Correct use of law GRD & Local MoCT 1,000,000 Authorities cultural heritage Traffic and Measures for Mol & MoT Mol 600,000 workers accidents traffic safety I 1. Conclusions The considerations presented above indicate that no significant environmental impacts will be generated by the construction of the Lezha -Shkoder Road Section and also indicate that great benefits will be derived concerning work opportunities and improvement of the social conditions of the resident population and developing of infrastructure at local and national level. Positive evaluations can be the attained on condition that road works and subseauent maintenance are carried out according to the updated parameters and suggestions provided. 22 LASTOV 01A ACWO)NV I'; DCW)0J'JAl) *. EP =Commnitt'e oll Environmental IlrotectioIn (Albania) NIRC = Italian Nationai Researchl Counlcil E31RD = European Bank Ior Recoistriictioni and Development EIlA = Envir oniniieiial Impact Assessnicut EU = European Unioni GRD = General Roadl Directorate of the Albanian Nfinist ry ol Construction an(i ITo'risin Mlol-l= Mviinistry of 1icaltit Mlol = Ministry of 'ntericr MloCT = Minisi-y of Cons.ruction andc Tourism OD = Operational uiirective PIU = Project linplenmentation Unit ToR = Terms of lkere.~!:lce WB = The Worldl Dank .1 ANNEX I Terms of Reference for the Execution of the EIA Prepared by WB Staff 23 Tenms of Reference to Prepare Environmental Impact Assessment for the Proposed Lezha-Shkoder and Vora-Durres New Road Alignments Background: The improvement of the Roads network is an important component of the Government of Albania's Investment Plan. It is also the basis for the proposed "Road Network Development Strategy of Development in the Republic of Albania, August 1995. In addition to the rehabilitation components in the East-West Corridor and the North-South Corridor, the Government is interested in the inclusion of the new alignments connecting Lezha to Shkoder and Vore to Durres. As the project involves the construction of new road, the World Bank requires that the borrower prepare an environmental impact assessment (EIA) for the project. The purpose of the EIA is improve decision making and ensure that project options are environmentally sound and sustainable. EIlAs identify ways to improve projects environmentally and socially by preventing, minimizing or mitigating adverse impacts. Consultant Tasks: The consultants selected by GRD to prepare the environmental impacts assessment for the two new sections will be responsible for the following tasks: 1. Screening: Undertake a screening exercise of the potential site to identifying the potential magnitude of the impacts and hence the depth of the study required. This task has already been done for both Lezha-Shkoder and Vora-Durres. Preliminary findings suggest that the environmental impacts in the Lezha-Shkoder section will be restricted to loss of agricultural land and expropriation issues. However, the potential impacts in the Vora Durres sections which passes through populated areas could potentially involve resettlement, warranting a social assessment in addition to an environmental impact assessment. 2. Scoping: Define the spatial limits of the study - the area to be subjected to environmental study should be clearly defined. Estimate the time it would take to undertake the study and establish the study methods and parameters - type of consultants needed, the agencies which would need to be involved, methods of consultaion with the local stakeholders, etc. The EIA for the Vora Durres section will be more detailed than at Lezha-Shkoder as it will involve more impacts due to the proximity to population centers. 3. Legal and Institutional: Describe the legal and institutionalframework for addressing environmental issues in Albania. This could be prepared with the assistance of the Committee for Environmental Preservation and Protection in the Ministry of Health. The section should also describe the new legislation on expropriation of land and how it will be used in the case of Lezha-Skhoder and Vora-Durres roads. The section should also describe the procedural process of public hearings at the local council, I compensation provided as indicated by Mr.Vehip Guri. 4. Project Description: Describe the proposed road works to be carried out including the off-site works such as development of quarries, burrow pits, construction camps and access roads. 5. Baseline Data: Describe the existing conditions of the project area including the description of the relevant physical, biological, and socio-economic conditions including changes which could be anticipated before the commencement of the project. Describe also expected trends if the proposed road section was not built - further traffic congestion, pollution of populated areas, loss to the economy due to improper road connections, etc. 6. Environmental Impact Forecast: Identify and assess both the positive and the negative impacts of the proposed road sections. In this section the extent of quality of available data, key data gaps and uncertainties associated with predictions should be identified or estimated. Topics which do not need further attention should be specified with supporting rationale. For example in the case of the realignment in Lezha-Skhoder, the issues of resettlement might not be a factor as the road passes mostly through agricultural land. 7. Describe the alternatives proposed and the alignment selected in the new road sections. Systematic comparison of each of the alternatives and in terms of their potential environmental considerations. This section should describe the different alternatives considered and discuss the advantages of the alignment selected since it avoids residential areas and resettlement issues. The section should detail the environmental benefits and costs of the proposed recommendations. For example in Lezha-Shkoder, bypassing populated areas of Lezha will help in lowering of health risks due to air and water pollution, improvement in road safety and reduction of noise pollution. 8. Systematically present the expected impacts and the proposed mitigation measures and prepare a environmental mitigation and monitoring plan. The possible impacts anticipated and mitigation measures include the following: SOIL Impacts: The proposed project crosses agricultural land in some areas and impacts could include soil erosion, unstable slopes due to road cuttings or embankments, side-tipping of spoil material which could encroach on adjoining agricultural land and soil contamination due to road runoffs (ex; for approx 10,000 vehicles/day up to 128.6 ppm of lead could be discharged within 10m from the road from traffic, whereas the tolerance limit for plants is less than 0.1 ppm.) Mitigation: Planting trees in the cleared areas and slopes is the most efficient way of stabilizing soil and preventing soil erosion. Store and reuse top soil which is an important resource to used later on the slopes to grow grass and trees. Proper compaction of soil and inexpensive methods such as use of riprap and grass to stabilize slopes. Proper design 2 of drains and settlement basins to catch polluted water before it reaches critical areas such as water bodies and agricultural land. WATER Impacts. Pollutant loads in road runoffs for approx 10,000 vehicles per day correspond to 80 to 120 gms/km/day of lead, 40 gms/km/day of zinc and dust of 150 kg/km/day). If the road runoff water is not properly drained they could contaminate the adjoining agricultural lands and other open water bodies. The chances of groundwater pollution is also relatively high. Site visits have shown that in most cases the irrigation channels are very close to the road which could result in soil and plants contamination. Furthermore road construction are likely to change existing water drainage patterns - causing flooding, or water stagnation. Mitigation: Design of closed drainage systems for the bridges to prevent runoff polluting rivers. The runoff should be preferably collected in infiltration ditches (economical and highly effective) on either side of the bridges to reduce flow of pollutants into water bodies and adjoining agricultural land. Other measures include water speed reduction structures such as grasses, bushes, riprap. Cross drainage design in the case of change in original water drainage patterns should take into account hydrological data and water flow patterns for the proposed project area. AIR QUALITY Impacts: The road route avoids populated areas in the case of Lezha-Shkoder but runs through populated areas from Vora to Durres and hence the impacts could be limited in one case and severe in the other. Use of leaded gasoline and the resulting emissions through aersols are very harmful to health and are known cause of neurological disorders among children. Other harmful pollutants emitted include carbon monoxide due to incomplete combustion, sulfur dioxide from high sulfur diesel fuels. Mitigation: Measures should target both site specific and policy issues at the national level to control air pollution in the highway sector. Site specific measures include using vegetation screens to filter TSPs and dust from the road traffic. The provision of an underpass close tQthe school as per the design drawings is a good mitigation measure. Policy measures include use of low sulfur fuels, reduce lead content in fuels, vehicle emission control and traffic management. Furthermore, during construction, the location of quarries and asphalt plants should be away from residential areas. Inclusion of dust reduction measures in asphalt plants and quarries such as bag houses, m&-hAnical cyclones, etc. FLORA AND FAUNA Impacts: The roads generally pass through agricultural land and the impacts on the flora and fauna will not be as severe as passing through virgin forests. Nevertheless, the lack of knowledge of the existing flora and fauna in the area may contribute to possible negative impacts on some rare species. Furthermore the construction activity and storage of materials and the construction of access roads could be affect the flora and fauna in the 3 adjoining areas. For example: when the road cuts through some natural habitat in the Lezha-S*hoder realignment, it could impact flora and fauna destroying their habitat and isolate wildlife on either side of the highway. In Albania the creation of a new highway could also entice new dwellings or even whole villages to move closer to the road, placing further pressure on natural habitats. Mitigation: A rapid assessment of the flora and fauna in the area should be carried out to evaluate the measures necessary to prevent any permanent damage to the area. (This item could be less important in Vora-Durres section) Mitigation measures include planting of screens and bushes to provide protection from pollutants in adjacent areas to road construction. Providing safe animal crossings (provision of underpasses connecting both sides of the roads, fencing in sensitive areas to prevent animals crossing the highways). Furthermore laws to prevent induced development (roadside development of business, commercial and residential buildings)or the establishment of a clearance zone close to highways. NOISE POLLUTION Impacts: The noise normally generated from a fairly busy highway during the day ( more than 7500/vehicles/day) is in the order of 60 to 90 decibels db(A). Noise pollution over 55 db(A) is disruptive. Noise pollution could be a potential problem in the Vora- Durres section in the future as population centers are very close to the proposed road. The quarries and crushers during the construction phase could also be a source of noise pollution if located close to residential areas. Mitigation: Mitigation measures could be taken in pavement design and maintenance of the road such as using graded asphalt and avoidance of surface dressing close to sensitive areas. Other measures include the construction of embankments/barriers and mounds to suppress the noise pollution close to houses and schools. The barriers could be constructed in mud, wood or solid concrete. Elevation/depression of the road close to population areas is another method to restrict noise pollution. Probably the most cost effective mitigation measures will be a combination of mud barriers and restricted dampers such as shrubs and trees. The barriers are generally need to be between 2 to 4 meters high. LAND ACQUISITION AND RESETTLEMENT Impacts: There will be no instances of destruction of dwellings, business or any major resettlement involved in the Lezha-Shkoder section. The roads mostly pass through agricultural lands which do not seem to be under active cultivation. Furthermore the Albanian Government is in the process of drafting legislation on expropriation of land and fair compensation. The Vora-Durres section is liable to potential resettlement issues and hence a Social Assessment has to be undertaken and Resettlement Plan prepared. Though the land will be expropriated for public projects with compensation, nevertheless these actions cause social disruption and economic loss for the affected families and communities. In addition to economic impacts there maybe social and psychological costs associated with the expropriation of property. ( However, during discussions with farmers close to Milot, they seem to be aware of the project and supportive of road project which 4 they feel will contribute to their well being and provide them with better business opportunities to sell their produce. Mitigation: Describe the current setting - the government establishing private ownership of land, etc. Describe the recent expropriation law being developed in Albania including the proposed compensation measures being considered. Furthermore, describe the consultation process as described by Mr. Vehig Guri - discussions with local councils on the proposed routes, etc. Mitigation measure normally consist of consultation with affected people before the alternatives are selected, decisions regarding financial compensation, decisions on rehabilitation or reestablishing their livelihood. CULTURAL HERITAGE Impacts: Damages to historical and cultural sites are possible during road construction and related works such as development of quarries and bWrrow pits. Road construction could also damage the atheistic of cultural and archeological monuments. Mitigation: Carry out investigation of inventories of cultural and historical sites along with bibliographic searches to check for possible impacts of the proposed route on cultural and historical monuments. This check should be done in close collaboration with the Ministry of Culture. If the road does pass close to cultural and historical monuments then the contracting agencies should be made aware of safety precautions to be taken with regards to proper disclosure and protection of sites and artifacts. Cooperation with the Ministry of Culture and Committee for Environmental Preservation and Protection will be needed. ROAD SAFETY Impacts: Traffic has risen more than ten fold in Albania over the last five years and with it the potential for traffic accidents which will become a major public health problem for the country. New roads will help in reducing accidents, but increase in speeds results in more fatalities. Estimate the existing number of traffic accidents per 100,000 vehicles with the help of hospital and police records.. In addition to road user safety, construction workers at site are also at the risk of accidents. Mitigation: Analysis of traffic accidents is essential for the development of mitigation measures. Information on the number of death , injuries, location of the accidents are used to identify road black spots where physical road safety improvements will have maximum impact in reducing the number of actidents. Mitigation measures locally include traffic signs, markings, proper intersection layout, presence of road barriers such as trees, poles, walls. Policy issues such as speed limits, and vehicle inspections contribute to reduction in traffic accidents. (Discuss the proposed grant from EU for road safety). In addition measures to promote worker safety in the road construction needs to be addressed. Safety measures including wearing of helmets, signs to reduce speed in worker areas, etc. 4. Describe the training needs necessary to establish capacity within the Ministry of Construction and Tourism to implement the mitigation and monitor the mitigation 5 measures identified through the Environmental Impact Assessment. For example: the TA financed under the project will assist in developing an action plan to build sufficient capabilities within GRD. A small unit could be established within GRD to address environmental issues for all road projects. The unit should be trained in environmental management, preparation of EIAs, monitoring of environmental mitigation measures, etc. 5. Identify the agency which should monitor the proposed mitigation measures which also should include detailing of responsibilities. In the initial phases when capacity is being built within the General Roads Directorate, involving the Directorate of Environment within the Ministry of Health could be prove beneficial. 6. Cost the mitigation measures proposed including the costs which could be incurred for supervision,monitoning and training. There has already been some costing done in the study already submitted. For example the costing for planting of screens, fencing in sensitive areas, closed drainage for bridges, sound barriers, etc. The costs of financial compensation for expropriation of land. These costs should be internalized as part of the overall project costs. 7. Summarize the mitigation measures through a Environmental Mitigation and Monitoring Plan as shown below: Impacts Mitigation Design /and Monitoring Mitigation Implementing Agency Costs Agency Soil Erosion Water Pollution Air Pollution __ Flora and Fauna Noise Pollution Land Acquisition Damage to Cultural Heritage Traffic and Worker Accidents 6 8. List the Environmental Assessment preparers and the organization which helped in the study. Include references of materials used in the report preparaton. Record also interagency/forum/consultation meetings which should include meetings with the local stakeholders/affected population. 9. The final report should have the following sections: a. Executive summary - significant findings and proposed mitigation actions. b. Project description c. National Environmental Policy, Legal and Administrative Framework existing in the country under which the EIA was prepared. d. Baseline date - assessment of the study area including description of the relevant physical, biological and socioeconomic conditions. e. Environmental Impacts: Identification and assessment of both positive and negative impacts likely to result from the proposed project. f. Identification of Alternatives: Comparison of different alternatives in relation to the overall benefits to the environment and the benefits of selection the proposed route. g. Mitigation and Monitoring Plan: which would include systematic presentation of impacts and mitigation measures which would also contain the implementing and monitoring agency. Costing of mitigation measures will be also be shown as part of the plan. h. Social Assessment and Resettlement Plan (for Vora-Durres) i. Environmental Management and Training j. Appendices: List of persons/organizations preparing the EIA, References, records of consultation meetings with stakeholders. h. maps showing existing routes, alternatives routes, proposed/selected routes 7 ANNEX II Law No. 7644 dated 21 January 1993 for Environmental Protection 24 L1 AIN' Pl44. 7((166, th,iv .1, I .199. Ilsled o' aaic 16 of Iaw 110. 7,191, iiitc 21.1. 1(91 'For main cmistiltitimial provisios", propose(l by (lie Cotizicil of Minmsters, JTJC I.IHUC 01" A IJIANIA 1) E C I I) , D): Cl1IAPII'tE I (GtCNIFCtAll, CLAUSl;' A ititle I Elniviromnenivial P'rotectioit conistiotites meccssary coti(lilioims for ilic developazent of tbe socicly, a priority of w:itional coniceri, hie main sirategic eieznenils of whici are: preveniting aid rcii!cinig thc pollitionLi of water, air, lanidl andi) any olher kined of pollutilon; conservinig Itie l)iological (livcrsity Sp)Ccific to AIb,ania; manaaginlg iii a rational hway natural resoturces azid avoidlilg thleir OYveI Cx)loitationi; ccologicai restorationl of areas laIniage(l by pCople activities or natural u dcstrictivc phienomiiena; prescrving Ilie ccological balance and imliprovig ithe lil(: tituality. AI-ficl 2 F'or* pmI-pOSeS of this ias v w lie following icri.is are tlefilicit: oI) "I'liivironimient mealls III nathrilarl and limiimai celniiciiis auid faclors, in tlicir aclioll an i ldl';'('iOnl. I''mieis, l)tielno5meiml aiiil products arc rcepiesem ed Iy %vater, air, land aid mIidlergrtumild(1, sOl;ar la(li aliomi, velgcable amid ani imal orj;iiis 1515S we!! aS alIl rittluial processes mizd pleiomem, g-erar;ic;lel bIy (licir infralct imi and which aflect lifc. 1Imil;all factors are relprescimed by ltimuaz s ii CLty and11(1 ItS economical anl(l soCia-l activity. b) tIIvirnmmz nmutal protection'" mIIeIC s tlie activity for prevcntinig degradatizon, lor rcgcneh-ahtii, pics.rvitvg iamidi it mluroviag dlie cnivirom:azzemml. C.) 'I'livimoltii1eita 111politifioln mcams ilte cimige oL01 di eivironimienit qIualily ns a rcszilt of i4m omeatioi aziid liusertio(1i ofl)hysical, ciemilent or biological famcros of (lie tiatiral or luimait resomimmcs, iiili(dc or outlside ilic comilry. v) M1l.zvitrcnm niiczl d1,,,,anmg" mcan's dniumohtlilion of e ilphysical, Cheiical and struculr;Ji fCmiures ol at lalural ecosysctiII, clducli ion o lbiological activity awll oivelsi!y of miailural nr l lihimani ecosystemll, t1c'St1iU1(1cl 01 ofecological bi;alanmice and lifc (lilality cauiseld tiwi-. 764,:;vjinu-,g I i7AJ!iijei Ii,w I?eptn tilaiiily by wvilcr, air o soil polhimtii o- catastropihe:;i. d) l)ailD twus StiJStan)Ces iIleaIC s iose subi 3Stal ICeS wilos0 prfo(dtiftdon!I, I liaSmfport, SI loradC, Its age O cImlisSion ('11 mi:viroliflctie as a rc.;ildt ol ii tcir qualily, da(I;I\tI or noay dam;tapn Itutit lie altl1, cinvirv'iin)Cntal qn1ialilics, 11(31lo , ftiiila, ioctilsesCS of liiololjs. (111) "D)awierotis wasleS, IItL'CIIP Illose I losivLC, Itoxic, cxciatill, cexplosive, ifilliailmmWe L'ua;leeogeClic Ind radiuctive SIlIISu;ftiCeS stiialI!e to cause e Cilcchangle or tIic creatiol' of alloldlel sibstainicc, have (lie lquality of acccialcizng burns, liarnoi ig Ithe iialairal state of water, land or air by (lamliaging nliiauis or olllcir livinig beings in ilie nialural ctivironment. . c) Indiividuals or legal ciitihics' i meanis ciuer priscs, inistitutionis, coiiipaiilcs, orgatkiLatiol i anid ind(lividualus, Albantian or lorcigni, stal. or private tilat carry ouit prodiuction, (coistrfucioji, scrvice acitivilies or any otlier activity of econiomlic oir social natire that itoay cmisc polluliloll or dlani;lge to lie cilIvilollilelit. Arlticle J l'lic clIviroiitttetital p(rolecttioI fromti p)ollutioll aIdt daniage by gascotus, liquid(, solidl or radlioactive substaices aid dangerous wastes generatcd or dlischarged by Industrial 1)lOits and(I lndimsirial, agrictiltural, public, trade, social, cIIIliiRal, iilitary or trallsport activities tfiat iifr-hifc on ccological and(i nal-iral systeis balancc, (damlage itiaterial blessinga oir cuiltiral nuit1 historical vulues, Is aj' obligation for all state ins it(utions and ind(livi(diuals or legal di ities, Albanianu or foreigin. At lcle .l 1iuvirominiienital protectioti fronit lpollutition anl damitage iniciltides protecting water and(l land ccorystetms, atniosplhere ati(i nattire. !)etailed riles lor protecting water, air, land aid iiu Iitnrc arc (lcfir.cd by spxcific legislatioin. Ariicle 5 It is 1,rollibihcd to Import dlalgermis sti asn;res or waste im the Iclptiblic of' Albuania tor sioriltI, I)prSkrving or dlestroyinug. 'rranisit tratispont of (langec,olis .St ISutalivec' or WvasUe IC thtroiuglltc tort ilory it11(1 Iciritorlal latI(t wvatcis of tlhc ltcpiblie of Al banmia is erit intc(d onily if it is cstabhisellei by atn illcrilj)limoial agreenieeut or trealy to which ilia Republhic ol Albanbia is a party. lit sticli Cases, tlhe Colunlcil of Ministers has tle amutliority to isSllt' a SicCnse Ibr irmns.t transport hascd oni security rni1eS defined by ilhi C'ottuicil 431 lMiiuisiies ilself. AirfIcle 6 'I hc ReImc)[elic (ir Allnauia impltelmemnls tlhc loritmcipics midu1 rlcgtlatioums oli in ferwitional CdVeullfiolls ald trleatics ont (ie cltviionlitemlt lo wviicli it is a party. Iit cases witet Ilmte ltCllublic ou Albania it is niot it party, it will rccolglli;re nlut r sliScct elie generally accepted -Pillcilpes ni(1 regmlatfionis of IlmternatlonaIl tights ott lvilvilriltlet. '0. 7664, Aiiiwbiment -2- 11e AIba,iiii,a v lepa rt i;tai VI l (O)i\l I i.'1W1'A I . IC;1' "1 PA YC Ae;;l\; 1 E¢N1'l Atricle 7 ,;1ll aclivities o,f illd ividlials or legial cut itieS, Alaia uiati or foreign., wl)o Cxercise iiieir aflivi'y ill it)e , erriiory of tilic ReCIubl ic ot Alhill;ia, are Stli)ject to esiv.rocllllellcal impact asse~scsi'lls. Artticle 11 lhtviiolitileiti.ll iltipact assessillellis is required to he mItade for tile followilig itelms: a) NItmioalu. or iocal progmlvl lor Ierritorly stIutctuIIrillg and urbatu plants (Cvcvlopitielt as wvedl s ilicir cluamiges. b) Programs anld activities wit icli effects ctlviuouitisinct or wlhiel are parli.:tilarly dangerous to lhtuciiani hlealtlh c) Proglanils for rccozisli-tlcliolI and enlargciatentt of activities establishie(d by itemn "1' ol IItis article. ;) Programs and local activilies defillned by local govcrmlieilt itistitultionls. Al licle 9 'liC CouuiI Iiitee of Iiinv irmIimncmtal PrescrCV;a1ioln aIuIa IrojectioI, its local aenclies anl( nlmri:t, mu.uicipalit.y or coiIIII11111e couIncils according i1 tie rfelevant ierritorial uiiiiis linve tlie utuiority lo reqliuire cnvirominieimatal ilmipact nssessiaicints according to tilis law. Above mentioned inistititlions have also tihe authority to assign expcrts or institutions tli&t will cairy out t(ie euviroruncuutal impact assessment. 'I'lhc Mviiniister of I lealtim anid linviroillinclltal IProtectioll estab lishtes rtiles lor com;wmmsing( jgtese experts or ilust itutionis for ulicir work. 1'L Cowilnillill C of 1Iviliolluillemal lProiCctioum stIl adreiircvatioua has the authority 10 lefinie progranis aiiid activities accordinig to iteCiu 'a', 'l)" and "c" of article 8 oil tiis law, wlilcl requtire enivironiccital inimpact assessmiicuits. lThle Chlairuman of hlic Couiumitice of lEnviconmcumtal iPreservatiout aind l'roicctiot, lias the amithority lo or(lcr a periodically rcassms-mucent of progranis atid( activitics, bait iot less thmami OnI1C ill five yeats. 11,c Conuimiliitce of Enivironimateuttai l'rotcctilou and I'rcscrvaition zimy re(quire to local goverumm,enit ifislitItiiouis, wlicti it jittlges uiccsssary, lo litrtlorili ailn euvirunnieinuial impact 85sess1:ea1t f.,r programs aii(i local activitics. Artticle II 'T1li Mtiuaisicr of licaltid m(ul I.-iuuvironnimcnal l'roltmcciol esval)l siaes rialcs ai(d PIrucclhu es of enuvirolillcimial imiipact assessmenICIts of acivil y of ind(lividitals or legal c,tics, 'a. 764.1, 15ire,nut,tent -3' I7ae ,I/bantla Ltiiv P;eprtj Ibca(d oil a p)ro(os.yi of tlic (0t )ititiit"iC(' t(lI 'ilov it (lIlt il-ot II l'U (cdi(It ifl r.o* &q)eraIjo} Willi tclevatt inniiis(ric!, J!lId other cwiitidl illslimltlions. tk I ice 12 (Coceill t 11 itt(livi(fit.ll; or 1,);II cmi ii s lqmve tlhe IighJt to pallrticilpnc ill 1!!Le tilcetilsi tor (1ClCr.iiliilg IcSilis of elivitl d11111:iwilIilliptI[act Isscssillctlls. 'I'l[hy IusItil I)c ihilOrImlcdt liy irolm l i- ltlr mass inedia or otlici "arol)riate Illeals, abiut tifc 11-oceduiIlc ,.f tlhc citvi. i ltcm,,t , l ijlipaIct assessilienll, amot later 1Pamll oCn itlltoti, tlclore tlhc assCssmHenit begitis. Alliclc 13 Flvilollimelital ilmpa)act 1I'.S hIt' IIt timlist hIe p)Ir'formc(d by cxp)cris (or iistiltutionis, AIbiavian or iorcign of relevant tic Ii d who: a) Arc spccialisis. t)) A r, indepeCnideit anldt I1:1'C hv i Colt ractun ImI oodIs wiviii lte progn ma ;i's i, ivestors allnd operators anid are inot inivolvct( wilit stilch activitics. c) Givc coniclusionIs ill accorda icc wilit (letefCii iied eiiviroinietlial impact asscsslnenlt procedure and admtiissible rcgittoltions ai(I stanidards for envirominicii tl. polititioia. Ai-fic'lt 1|11 individuals or lcg-il cliiiies as anti authos ol piojc:ts (leiiicti by articlc 8 of this law, arc ob)ligC(t to subitiit docizineiiis for beg inning aii ciivirotiiiiciiial ilmIpaCt assessinent, wllic conitaini tlhc followintg i nformw (fion: a) A (ICSCIpilIiim of lic pwogrami and activity, as weil as the location alud size. b) A (lescrilpliotl of existing ctiviroitinicuiaal coulditiol in rclatioit to the project or activit". prior to ils imptiileeiii ationi. c) A prognosis of lic project's impact on [lie eivitoniinlit. S) A (tescriltioll of mieasuties tinkeci lo prevenit or stop a(lvcrse effects on Cllviromtti,ctlt. (1) I1(1lividItials or Ic!t;il mntilics whio can ic afectcd Oy civironinenital p)oltluticoi or dialtmagc. (111) IDefilltionls. c) Otlier dt uculitl tliti arc re(itOircd by ttic Coniiimnitice of Envirouirientai PI'MccOioll. AI-tic'le 15 'Ilic attiihol ied.ct ilistitilliolt am ( cmd iog to this law, basc(le un expcrts couIclusioJIs, nIftes lec( isio,ls !,(r thc civilroiltlienal it1pact aissssiimenit, taking tile followinig nicasniies: a) FIl tm plia o iar l close, siti p 11o inleCt lit lion of , lic activ 'ity of inldividutals orA jrgal tnt15 ;ittll(d aJippl icat iol olh InojCcjcs, whIctI IC (lie imact oii IliC CIYvilOtliliCillt is negative. 11)) I IltItt ioll of (lhc asscssmcmI procCtidrc if (lie project lias not a niegative impact IIIhC clivitollet i't{% 76g, . ..... .,,. -1 M7eA111nutia Lfaw epol(lJl TlIC appi opti ialc iiiStill(tiUIh ili' 1liiS ;Ihfonit IlkeCIl ulCLiiOIIS COIiCeitlC(1 [PIaIitCS anld, aIccordflify to (tIC (aSC, p)rovide.s ijlilmlliolO to 'I e litilulic. A I Iiizle I 0 .Asw-smiii ia \.xA.-i; s v. 1 ' n 0- eiivImniiItic d imipnic. is nicga1livi, ilitist lbe pail by inti''i'l'divi Oills or c l riuuics, wvIho 'm I iclqulszldle i 0 loI (lie elivilrotilicintal piol!tit io 'l -md Itiilal:1.' Ie o1i, ( i i'Siicd li ii miiillf'i ,ir 1 is(illOiull UoI p)aymlent of assessinci nXpciiscs ui all exce llitiVc (itd cr. I,\l1'I'lt.lt Ill .,1t '1FNMI '; IY.'i U 1) Ii lt ,M A i T IV I I i (A AFFICT EN N A RONRIENlT a I Iit lb, 1/ IAii:]diViia s or leval cIifiit-i i , MhO catry Ouit eC'(iIOnIo ic or social act iv ;ie.S that impact or limay ilijiact 4)i I tic eivilonii 'iii. at i re(Iiiii ed 1cto apply Irt a liiense issucd bjy apl)roprinte iiistittitiolls, &etiltlet d by thi.s law. A ice Itl S.It I- licc'Iscs IiIUSt be 1cs' I ( w'i foltowillwt ecollomllic anid social activitics: a) 1111ild1i iig and(l tisiily Varin ?, 1tacititics of uiatioiial alnd( local ticekest. b) iNatiolull all(l local progfiaiiis and city plaits for lcrritory structicrinig auid urban developincitt, as well as (licir clumi ges. c) BJuili(1nig I-olas, raii ways, Iar-bors, industrial aclivjfieS, s )yr(hro techunical p.lants, lind reclamiiation and programs loIr impiirovement(lo stiperficial watercoiii-scs. c) [Lxpiorinug, developing iuid t-xploititig iiawural rcsoutrcs. (d) FXlX)it initg i) jt,og IC I Ui nce no CCs ill waters i tilCl(lC(d for fisli iig, taki ug ill accouIIIt SticCies, scasonIs, MCel11S and(l aditislibiki'' lCvCls of fSlihing. (Mi) 'xp uitiug forests that ate of cO 1iomm i int(crcst, crcatit!g fouest airas, huuting, laking im .1ccolunml zoics, spCCit-s, :;cionlS., wCaponus and admissible levels of litiiittitg. e) FXploili g ntatrll;al , som ctw; of tlot a and, famita in various zouies, as weil as sea C) ('reatinjg ew% fv II'gl-I rcc 'ni ai. t olis. f) IllPoducilng, set il itu or uisill! i toXic pioducts, as wvcIl Ias (lose tIat arc used for PhY(osanimarian, agricultural and Couc:lry p)inlpl.SCS. g) Illpolrtilng or exportitig toxic substraices iii, and(i transpor-tiniig toxic subtistantces througp,h the Ilerrito.y of tlic Rl l cIm lic if Albania. gj) D)clrminiug (ie iictlioll cit transport ald tie pIlace for storiln, p)rocCssing and( dcslroyitg utoxic stll)slallces o1r vaslc. Ifl I ;iup itig l og Or eCxpor( iig phimls and ait iiiwil (ltat caui damaitge flora or fimrint. i) 't'1he Collillitice (or- lEfvilffitlleni al I'l-otccfionm (ICLrCllities ;lltcr ailiviiics I ha1t itay ltIvc ;111 iinp;nt o tll cuvi C Oiilultt. 76c, If,<;, [B}n ,,,,ZZZe,z,1 5- 7teA/1Ilhattia 1jit'/ ReptIi A\licle f4) T1 L: foll( ViIfgil i i ,6 (itill'; !\ IIW ;1,IIJr11v11hrt lo j';';lt CViWI 11viiiIill !iccltiscs accoldinhg I) artilc l 18 of thlis alvw: a) 'Ilc ( I fucil ot I'lir1ii.acis lor a'(livilic.s cs(abl,ish(Id by iicCiis ', aild "gj" Of 'If ticle I 8. I,) '['lle (fie iittce for I irr (lhiClal Irolr(:tioi for activities of' national itntercst arid otller activities cstablillcd liv ilemli "a'l lo 'f" and "II" of alticle 111. c) 'I lie V)hi rict, iifli im li ly or (C ommmeirne Couinicil for aclivities of local iinterest eslablished l)y ilcmi.s 'a" 1"c ", "tC . arid "(lI, of article 18. I) 'I'lc Comm,it1ZC IbOr I :,viHmme ml la] l'roiectio;i (del'inies attliorlities accor(linig 10 ictl "i " of .ll iiclc I M. Auticle 20 Aii ciiviommicintal Iicciisc is i;s-icd wvili ilic request of ani individual or legal euiity, based oi thee tcclciiical docuinuiemation ande analysis of lihc impact oni tihc cnvironmulenit subimitte(d by the conicerned person. I'lce liceise iiinst be given vs ithin (lirce inoniiis fromii ilie (lay wvicir tlic appl icatiomi is stillillitte( and is validl wlhenl tlic activity bcgius unlitil circunusulinces, according to whlicil Ilic licciise is issuied, will change. Atilihor ized iiistitutioiis may postponc thic period of tidimc of givinig a licenise ul) (o six monlths, whienl conditions establishled Icy (ic lirst paragraphc of (ihis articic, arc not satisfied. I'liese inslittutions are obliged to give m answer widcinit six i1ou1thls, otlierwise tie locelisc i3 coicsi(lerc(d apl)rovedl. Ati eiviro:i2iiemital licIJSe %vill hoI m iade icival i(l uinless tlIe activity begins within onie year fror dc t nc tie tliat (lie licccisc is givcn. If ithis schedule is not comrplieid witl, a lew liceinse cati be reqiuested]. Article 2 1 A itliorizc(d iesftitutione.s that hIave issiuedI anl ecvirouii:eniual liccnse cicay review or rcvokc tdc ;iceIIsC if licw aln(d uni lmu vii ecological Cleinewr.s aimear at ie tillme of issuing tIhe license, or if new legal acts for the etiviroioniciit will be approved. For reviewing or rCeoking a licclisc, ttIc Corn in ittee for Fti vironrcccceiinl Protection, icr cooperadmou with (Iiieristries lid(i otlier cenltral itisfitti ionis, (o0nsidering lie niraure o (lic activity, (lefiI1Cs ica(hljilles w %lihill which above nIlemiionC(d col dilions lor issui ng a Iiceinsc Illust be satisficd. Ak I itile 22 'lre ( 'omicil oI .Millisicis lha-' tlif, mathoriiy to revoke a licccise frO imerporlaut ctIvilie,S 111.lat have a spiccial impipact il ('one irlnimlmet, basdC(l o1 (Ile proposal of ilcc M inistcr ')( I health, and(l I ic rolniflental l ctIccliollu The M inlister of I heallli and I; 'l.vilonmcre (al P'roicc lion, ill cooperation wviiih mWlli¶tr,s alnds otiler ccintral institilti1 ci!;, has tilc autlhority to (lefine imipori aut aclivities hliat : e a Splecial i1Inp;arct oul clityilimoi'ct. 'I ee ( Cotiucil of \liimis'crs approves sutil tle (i,llioils. "° Ljvii. i.,,r,,,,,',,,,, ' ic 7B,ttI~,a,,fliA, RIpa I AII ide 23 'I le Nlii;i I ol r If Il(;dl ;ii(i l 1;ivii(miiiii(i(l; I'iolcoio II (ICfiIICs 1 :pol II S afIid Ilyscs f tilC iipil)at on (li e vilvili ollw f ift Il:ii hidiiidalk; or. lcgal ciltil IC s must subi-lit lor taking an Cilviroll"I( erlCfil 11cells e1,(1 a;it : (1 WC! js lpmcudtiIlui s [Or iSllilml su(h liCeisLXs by 11111(llrizCd inestitillli'mS . Ai ( ide 2 1 AI11IIII)(w 'd insItitiuio'i; hi;av (1112 7'1iII1)l itY lo Closte', slop or infeCrIp)1 )olall)' 01o partially c(onomic or social activ iiics ol id ividuals or Iclgal cel!ilics ms;hilislhcd by article 1 8 of illis law, wihell ilcy arc cai ricdl mit withioit aII eliviloillelltal lic:dr!c. Indulividluals or legal c zUitif kr x xis ihii activiiles aliat do flot smlisfy Conditions for an1W irons I ical Iiccisc, .C( Ii ig i Iis law, alle obligced to salisfy uc:cssary Coll(litioll; wvitilill (Ic-mllil cs cstablishce I)y lilt ( i lilnlitlec for Elivilionimienital I'rolcction. in cooperatioell with m inlistr ics and oillcul cclii a iis(hliuitiolls. I-xisting activitiCs fiual (lo hiot satisfy CCe(ditions f(r an cuiviiol rul Iiicene Witllhill Cs1tallhisilCr.d caM IIIIIC, 11111.ti.1t be e:I oel, siopped or initcrruiptc(l totally o I pitlial ly hv IIlhe above itiCltiolitc(i iieI i(iItioiis. IlnIividtuals or legal cilliic pitiv Ivi(ltl vwildL an cnivinoiiiiciial liccmse. Imve Ito pay a scrvice Icc set In i lic NI iiicr of I le:1bit and l. lvilioullnim(al Plrotcct. I ;1e licelnse fce Inmust be paid ijiuo (lie accoullt Of lIhe in1slimtilioi tihat liaiS issiled fld licemSe. Individuals or fei c en titi- , \Iio iii vest for wroc(ciiig (li Ce nvirim ilenit., I(J tilot pay tle service fee. Ihlc C'oflmhittleec i r 1 iwi mir ncutial I liovectioni ihi coopteration xvilt Inilli'tlics mid(1 oilier relevani hrailihown dcl 'sicI ilivestleIClltS. ClIMJITERI I V INSP'EICTI )N ( )A ANI1 lNFORlNIATlIIN YOR 'T11'1; EfN V I tt fq I JICNII: L'\1 Xl'l J\'i'()N Ai lIcle 26 '1'lw ilisplut ioll t1 tile CinvilIIIII o moal sii nationi cows iss of revicxviig tin rit.al aud Ilillian etlelleijs pl(n factOr ol (f Clie e ivironicti ., observiuig anld recordli rl i changes, as well a-i revicevilsu soulc and CauseCS ,.d 1scfhse changes. D)ata cOlkl-ctld throighl the insp ectimi scrvC as a basis lor ilformlationl ot (lie e!1vironmijeitI;i s il( aollon, fOr reviwhig ig Or revoking eiivir-oiifiicri(al liceiries , atix! fo:r iakilog 'alpropriatc mlieasures estbltili (ll)y Illis lawv. Article 27 {X NI llis pec tion of (lie eivilomnt Iflull silliatioll is a (hi,jy ol CiiilphovC ('Ics d igiated by d)c Millisi ot, I) 1rll ilh l an1dl I.invilommuiu i ,tl l'n c(ctioil, lihe (omi tijtec bir LUnvironmniio(al LWIP"- 76>{81. V:1114S1,111tl.'llt -7/- 'Ihe A,-wft It, it, 11cp f'{{10t PrI(owt'iOll aI)td i's '':al ol ii- lililiii itQ ivs aid wlhi central insitii(ions, ;lnd (liScl i S.C 1 tm cipdiV'; I i ly t (!i11)1111' (1 1c( t ct is . . 'I li lC IIS)Ctsion! iS .St;1i11li111 ;1!wd (.tmlsilimmtS ill accmda(llilice wth(lie tI ( '.;(C{lt, ':oltites '11f1( Caulses uEr envilIIl'l;l ImllEl 1, iull :t1(11d l1tll% III if i'v' 2ti Ilie Nliriisicr of I 1(21ill *i,,I 1L,,xM11 ,,' I R0,1it.i hotlc tli, a;f?1v.c'C Sp6'lic cInvirO I I i Cixi' Iel iit, aIC-IS t)t ( li'Il IiI(IIIII ( i' I t I InII I ilC iC irl('(c (C, al l(i I II C Itc(I oic 0o- exercisilng ilic inSp(:tiOil. i\I'(t'f(' 29, 'Ilie .ISI)pCClio haSe( l 0 ' 'N ;i md causes (of ciivirom mincital lio!!ti ion is exci cised os follows: 3) Will) a lcg1al Iact aIppl iov(d IY mI lliorized insctl t i(tilt wi ao ar, estab;lishi-d 1by articlc 27 (f dIiis law. b) Wvild a ICe(iltst of indilividimIalt; lcgal cu iiiies or citiLeIis thiat arc affecled Or may be aIffectled y CIvIrol miicivtal pol lIolitm ;111( (m alida agc, as well as otlier organ iationls of al cnvirotImIjetit.1 Ilatllrc. Au iell'. 30 ExiiC;n s f;or iinSpeCttig hit' dlii I ( iitln ciuat Slima(oll, wViciI (lic ellviroiilnciiial pollutiomi aid 6amnagc is verified, isli!s bw paidl l)y Ille respollsiblc individual or legal eiltitv for (lie 1ohiliton or damiage. 'ITie or Ier insucd by (lie atilionizel inistitutioni for lie payunelit of cxpJeniss (Sor iispectilig is ali exc lltive ord(er. irlicle 31 Th'eC appropriate iiislllitioi, th.wid oii tbe inspectinli oil the ciiviroinmental situiatioji, (leci(csS, dcpclndilnl oil (lie Casc. to close, siisp)CTUd or iIi(CITil'Et totally or pasii-ily activities of individuals or leal entities, wvhio are rcsponisibulc forg the eivironimiew!al p0oltltti or dalnge, 'nd tldl'linies thiC respcCliveC ohlip;lions to improve filc silllatiotl. Adicte 32 'I'lic informatuion ,for Itie cuviri miu m.111,tl iSiluatioll inlu:dcs itic )hllowillg itellis: ;1) ID)aa lot- Illte (c01n(ditio0 o f itlivilrOilimi'lal eltliclits fl111(l Factors. b) ID)ala tl)l esIt is ol act ionllS 11 ca'e r1. imiay cause poltIto ion or dalimiagC lo tnv4iro;IiCeI ,, )(I ils hI:IIICjitjl ari(d l;iciors. C) IData lor lpCIrforiiedi activitics tor protectinly the ciivironml cnilO it. D i)ala for conidit ions and ti se O l)io(ltogical and iiii;icial resource.. - l n I !o0 i mnat w ion i's accoulilfii c tel exi llailiatiolis aI?ollt ttiC possible adverse ilhilact Vdclasc(! W( iou( o (I tle Ci1Vi:ioIiiwill aInd i inan licalth , ai;d liy 1CCOmlmnldC(kltioIIS for the utR)Et of actillg. ciliellns inh 1t1w vcm v' ' (-xl . 1 itei adverse effects. 4->'ft " :,,,,,,.,"7J iitlll[,,-"j,, Xii llrle .33 Ilic Comilliice 1(31 I 'IIVII(milu 1il.11 IProcctioll aiid its local agelicics, Illillsiries andu {)ticr ceite r itIstiitioins, ain,d 1iaI1 sf''vernimeiint illstittlio(;l:S icceive a1ndl colleclt !iIforilation for Ilhc civiinomlivillal sillillimlln pi se mi)CdI l,y Special ind it istitiotils. h((i'i(liidils or Icgal cili ics Irc ol ilcl i eo siibriit uilic itiforitiatioin for (lic quantity and (qtiality of wasic and stil)millwC'; Iefiat imipact Oil CliVilolimliCt, wit inl tlY!o weeks fromil the Ca weICII (lie r(icr est is received. I'liC iii forImIatiomi im1 bc stlbillitte(d to tIC autliorized iiistitittior, and accor(din ii o ( les (Ic li,c(d I y Ie Mlie nister )f I Icaitli ail(l LE-iviro,illcileal Protcc!A iv(!. AutiCIC 3'l [istituitolis eslabliisied lv at licie 33 of ilhis law iiiiust publish inforimatioi wvhici containS (lIa o0 il 11 c ClianigC of ctivirOitoim latil sitiuationl, tirough iiiass iiicdia o0- amix otlcr iiiealis, ill a iiialiincl that is acCessil)le. to cilizeIs. klonlidential inlormiatioui (dClinle(d ill specific provis ions, i3 p)rcs'hited inl writiqg as a suiniiary wiilhoie iltc right (of di.;scsminuat ion. Atilicle 35 IIsI;litI )oIIIS establis hiedlI by arlicle 33 of Ilhis law, as xvell as individuals o(r lcgal cilitiiCs, I'iuSt inform people 1b0outl dli occtirredl =invironimicental adverse aiterationi, immiediately afirt observinilg polhitioni ind damage to ilic citviroiliiieit, mieasures takczi to rcluzc or liiii Ithe politifoi) or th tmivn, and ilwc ap)propriate coniduct ol 'ili oens coIIceriiiig licahh pocctioll anll'2icir' sc'llli'y. A u I icle 36 I111liVi(ldial.s or lcgal cillili( it 14 ist iIIloiI lmbycrs o01 ciislomers dur(iiin-ig ite t-iie of sale O; perform ing; tine sclvice, iii wviiting tr orally, aboit (dlIl,CrotiS Compolncus of, good(s aiid serviLCs alld ilt)Otli Il hir po il,ln: ma : I ';c cl le(is and i ;lmpacts oil til ev clvilollit and'll.a 1ll1loall ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ C I,, l'ti11( DUTIE'l'l S AIlI 1 ( AN [I'TS OFC c1l INRAL ANI) ,OCA ll, An irkile 37 ''lic MliniistCr ol I cal tII md h( i (mivi1i (IIIIIlilc:Iiidl ,1 Prottion illmleullicill'; a1I:i d(cvelops tlie (t'VCliliumcilt volicy ill UIC c,nlvirnImauinww;l aic;a for tie pIull posc of obtainii,i e CCOi1oIiiiC aSf SO(ijl dc ve lopfinc hiarilloni,tcl w ilh 111. cnvivilnlelit pl l Otlepic ioll alld litd (42 qimlity 111llilcl,iicc alld(1 iilipl)o\'velilenIt . 'I1c Imimill :ce for Inivirc;;nimenital l'roiv-t toin tilitt 1"Pllciilc;it this policy. vVt1¢2-7661, 7 lhW,oa,,;i.' .9 - h . rnot,niw/t' I ,izi' AuIt icle 3t'1 ''liic MIinitler- of I lelili ajlldi 11I MMt. ii Pttitte,,tal I'i()l'tidlCtk hits IlIC 1`0l0Wvifig nlujIii)riies io(} lie clvlomil'J11Cu111 .11-C.: a) 'Ilie Nilin ister prerce1is ItoI IIlL f ( ,l)VCI i Otli Iv,, h atl tcgy for plOtfetilng Ilic c'nvironrniicnit, cooidiiinaic stipeurvkin. [Ii 'itctiotis '11C mt i is(ics, olllct celCtetl n1 (l local govcriniimctit inistiluitiolis, and approves 11l parl ieillar civil-olrlil ical stanld'irds ;anld activitics Sullbject to inspectioll. U) 'ITle NI iitister prepares munuil; I crporl (ot thei cinvilulimieital simimiiioit and presetzl it 1o t(ie Coiilc ii ol' MIi nisters. The Cou,ncil of NMillisler"s a;it r I, , wViCwiIg the reporlt, plescn,, lie. wport t', tile Ilarlialn-tct for approval. I'lic IClI(wi, III. r I h(' ;ipp)rlOV$i 1w (lie P'arliamenit, tlitist be piildished as an aiutwal repCort oii Ilie enviuOiimt'etai S( I tillif "II. c) 'The Nviin ister ptocesses 1iwc mtaii policies adl dclaies; lirlkfritics ill ilivcstincr(ts for puotectilig (lic elivirollillent in) accotI(I withi economic imd social (devcOtopmtnitet aid possibilities of Albania. t) 'I'lic Miinister (det'i ues aid d ist ribtes h'tiiid(s ior rcicut i fr research plrojects anid studly proginlnUs for t(ie p1irlPose ol 'lakiiiw imput ortant Ilscaslre! lor protectilg tile civironimnciit, for using puiely ecologjica I tccilii wlogies, lor oblaininig C:qIIipmcnnt antd trziliiig tlic staff within and otitside Albantia. d) 'I'lic Nli misler represents All awida iii internlialull jal ctiVi1CS, ittcugovelrttlicllal oranlizatimis for protecting the eiyviionment dhii) 'lic N! iitister, ill coolicritiol11 Willi iiii iistrics aid ud(1 l'cr cenitrai instilmictlS, app roves icgtulat ionsts and inustrncdiii is Im r*egriste'rilltg speck.illly etidangerctl a rea; and for programs l. or matnitl enviromi nwitIl':l ic ijii\'e;tiololl. A i ivhi' 39) 'he Conuun ittce lor F ; i mv iii,iled I'l 0l rtjoit is a specialized ccw;il jilttitiitjonl in 1tet cntviroiititeiital area. Thlic N iltikwr o dlie, I lvai tli id 1tiviroiitiuetital Prolection siUpervises (lic Coiituttiuice awd iplptr(w (Ils de (cm osili(oll (t' fdie Cotnmnittl'cr, p!l)(IRSCd by tile Chiairittagi o.f (i(t Comttimit(we o01 h iivirioimetteitt m'o-cclioll. 'I[lic ColitnllittIe siiperviscs its h al aeCi c ics. 'I'lic (lhiani-ium of (lie Comimuittee ddelnes (ditics alld r iglits of ulicse .1:ie 'i'cs. Aricle 4'It) Ilic Contntilitcc of I:itvilomillielt;a1 II'totcct nlill ms Ilie 11l lowing (dtuties atlld righits: 'a) 'Thlc(Coia mn ilicc inliple:lici s lpwvs and(i lce,al acts apijiovctl by tile Couincil of Miitisler For protcct intg tlhc enviromm- niw a l md it imils lo Superior il1Stitiltl l)lS ValroitS siltlies ll prCposals for organtizing, miatw, itg, a rid sotlving, citviro im tcutL d p'rutc 7i(olt iSS(ueS. ) 'I'lc Colln limtrec asssi ss aid sterviscs r.iliiistrics. ollier niationahl and leca! PVeriit it itistitilt ionse , an 111(idiv idi als w)r legal eniiies to imoplet1emcnt lef iflation for Pteclilg tile ciltyiro1eitC1t. ) [he coim illilltc iC paL]Id('5 d;IIl ; alticl icilfls, (oliv'(11 iolVt ; lupot tocok, filojocts al(i itraitls Itati will hc ipiciuc i ll itl "i t-allievolel,)r o' bilateral or muldhitteral coop)eationl Mi (;6, .t i,.,,.,, - |()11 01.1i .l -IJ viili iiItc lIntio4n;ll iiisl,tuinon; andtl oi }'lipi;miaiollns fOt J)Irtctling iic enIvilr:oiameit, mi'd follow lf)tcir iiiipIei^ilciiIat JiIJ. ') I'lic ( mlm"i'li tce, ill (coopcr;lioll ivifli Illinistrics mind otlier cetniral a11ti local govcrililnmet i Sfi) i iintios, l lla ,s 'S iiOhhilOioIi IlIC 110 pololili For thle ptirpose ol (lctc-iiiiiiiiig tla clvil ollinciltll si iii;uoll alfi l,:i'; 'd on (dIla of industrial, m-ban and alpricllmwal po)lilioitI l,vcl and oilier dhi iigeroiis (h irill ' I -lox ic a Ill radio acliv e subsialices, p)roCposcs cUlici let ilmcasriics for priletuing ith lepm ii V ofi ir, waicr, lanil, I lora an'iid fauniia o,f A n!baiiia. dp ille ( tx iommil in c Si snid is mi-t Itl . Al haiia foi expert S and(i co-ordinalis Illc sliff ilailliog illdl Sp(c i;-i7ilg} If0O pl t t'(:i111 Ilij' cliv ircillilclil. )1111 il!' T i'oulmiicc rj';iliwpal 1s nid stipj)orls thic sprcadlilng ofcdim ;ition ;iadl p;rticilm1I"il (if 1ilIc l)lili,, I'mi pit ilim, 1hr eu n viroinieiit. It oilganizes and publ ishes sf'iclutilic p'tllhliC;lfi(lls '11(I pilill ill;lll;las ill ilCe cliVilollllvental pirtlclic l'C. C) 'I'lte (' 1il ilico adni;in;I ls mid distritnlies cnlvitollilleilal Itiiu.s cileated acc)r(dililp in lhis hkvi ; 11iiv( i flint!: Imidinl; c!;Iahli';hicd by he stae Sl idit bret I'r J e c) 'I'lte ( 'millliiitice, ill c c: ; noucwtin wVith miniitriesw andl oilier ceiliral iwiVttiitiolls, :(tiI(uCtS tfie I fl1oving itemtis: - huC m (appriiio,cee iIiI(iVCS adillissiSbI iuiitils of 1eascolls, li(plid, or .soliid ;utl radlioacti-e Jot lioutiuii su ulttc I I ('(Ic.li' lgcd ill %Vater, d iU Ol 1dlif(i flS well as (lie 'uilliss ible litis Of lairinifutl anidl tox C silihsianiccs ill (lai tigefrosi vaste. - *Ii'(e C4O Illi 1 c Ic apI(qu vcs Iim l e folb gailicring , storinlg, lCeSCVring, lImiIISp)Ortiuig, ,1i(1 classil yilgt (dail2CI)riiS sillibl.ci es a nl wastec, as cil las lor using iraliural rle;mmrccs tliat ar( re.jiivuint col or liioll-rc lluvellitcd. - ''llu' cnmiltlitioc decillr illC JimNt ol ,SIliStalanCeS illat conitain (dIllf(rOUS waasc alld tOIC I tof d*raln l eolls Nllbntrllccs, Ai I ide 11I T rIi of t:r ll,l, , '1 11 i ,l i'ictio in organizdcl a(l m idinction.c attached to ii;.. (.milmiwi ec ol EllivilollilClIi ifM i I'm lil l. Ilu. IiispL'tloralte is comipilj w;cd of illc clief fiIipCctir, ins5ipe((trs alltachied o Imw ( and1i ire, amid illcl; etors atiachci lo local ngellcic. 'Il.e M1 inkitcr olf f(calili wl Iiid.k iro mii iia I)toiionl lolle(cfiUCS (IttieS, rigfirs and alllri'ies ()I' (lie hlispiS ciorte ()if Fl ivil omilmitaifl Protection. 'I Ill! hiispct(orawc of I F:itviromm-l'lital I l'olcetionl, Iol imi ipclemn ting t li.; lawv coepicraeC ivii o0wr I,1X ri-1lspecctorate^s and( hi,lic t' lir llllimlm. At; ticle 12 Coll (r mirnlnc, Nhilli il('llilt tit- District (Comincil Ims the followvt] ig dutlics auid righlts- .0) hlie ( olulcil imq il'l i#l1iri l avs arud acts ;ialipov,d by tiic Comicil of Mlini% tcrs Oil I) I IIC ( I'le u lakc lItaks mc miC !; .111(1 anl S Iisurs Ilie proicct loll dI ClIvImrillimelital C) I lie (Council (colliplilct; a1 nl piilili.slis p)rogramii.s a1n(d IlicaLsures for lprolectlig (lie CilViroll,p1it ill coope)Crationl tvilli 1111ilniedi?Ch :111(1 Slpcciali7e(d iiistitLitioliS ill the fld'icl ol tlle "'Vnirz,llll"Ill. (;lilgerolliS igood s a 1d(1 scrv 1CiC5 and (II' iF lOSS ilpicale advciSc t eIIcts and ii iijacts. * b) ( )htjctiOnis t, o0 f0;111i1i )l' hv individllas or lCgal Ctiti iCS to p)C1t10111l al (ilivirol el' l all;l ilimpact assc(ssmew.li 1) I ;i(iii I()o s mtiliiiit desil'ili:id locmllelils 1(a1- ht'j'jiliiiiig *11 ClWivil EicIIIltl imiiplaCt ass.9c5.151;lei. g) Violadioll o (lie ciivilmilliilfal imlipact aIssessiicilt 1iocedltiic by experts. j'm) ixci isc of ccmosiilir a i' i .soci.a .activities, which iiiay alluct cuivil onio ilctl, w illioti I(ceCiVing IieC rclcvaliti lif' I oIS{'1'iill althorizc(d slaic illstitultions. ii) Violat ion of riubis 1 iid hisinictiois. issuied( I)y ilc m illister Of I Ical!) and tiilviln1iluil Ilio()ction ftor speci;alvl ceidangerCd ciiviit-oiiiielital ZOmics. i) Violamioll of adim issibl(. liii ifs of substances that cause eliviroaiileial poillitil)i defiine(d by the Coiiiiiiilttc hwOr livioinmirent,al Protection. j) Violatl(imi of riles It, s1wriig, preservingI and tralnsportilng danliger(mis substances (f wvastc tbat a:re (IelinlC(I I y lir, t(lilIolilitie for l,iiviroi.liue. iital V'rFlectiC ArIc{tle '16e f;()r vio.la~ iI)i atI)l ii i I; I 1i(I w I,leS esa1)I iSIIc(l by art it-Ie 45 of trt is INlaw, for imldlivi(Ital, s tile rille is from 2,000 t) SO,t)()10 lcks, ai)(l lor !Lcgal cWhitics ihe fine i5 from S ,(0)0 to 5(0110) 0() Ich... III .dditiiion, may lie dleci(ld(d to coil'iscatc rqu ipmeit thiat cause(l coivirontiental p0olhit i10) atidI daimig or lo icvokc tle ci,viroiiiniilal Ii; s. I;or forcigpi inl(divi(lnaIs or legal ciitiiics whio cont(luict tlicir activity i!l the tcrritory of Itic Ite imI jC of AIbantia, the Ii lie Ilililsi bc paid illn- Icigii cuirreiicy accerding to tlic above lilciltionwtd filICs. convertCe(i by the olf licial rate niotit ic(l b) the flami; of' Al bania at tiic (lay of I,le ascelfaillmliciu of thic violationl. A l icle 47 Forw violaing adiiiiiIti: I 111 1' lOw following iiistiltfaiols wavf! dic righlt to rc(hlliiC 11:1yinvil(. olla finlC: crlipl)o(yzcs awlii [/cil bv itic Minister of I lIcalili amt I ,AivirrimincintaIl I ldccli on, cIluploi yces ol' 11( Cnomimlice I in 'ijvirumnicwla1 I'rotcctici , authorized by tlhe (C'lu:irIii; o(lie C'ol liniliitte a111nd1 isip- 'c(tor.s of ilie i spcc(ora(c attached (to th ; Coaimiimit(ce a ispccl) t%(:tS ol I.C,hA;1 i tolvenrics. A paiiis (fit-, Ijiiishiiiicii (Irc:simi a cmpIilail iay tic inade Avidiit 5 days froilt tile dliy wilhll 1I Ic dlccision has lrnei t l l (b'hiIW (I aiuiMOMiuTic IcspctivC ly io hlie Minister of Ilc t,1l iti'l FlIvilillicil,llf I't t'r,iu fiou ( In;niriiiaii of thitm (.jo.ilamiiicc of F-lVirom,lilital ProicetionX Cimairimial (Io thi loca l :t -- icy, ( li.f Ils;mipector of thie Inis1cwtoraiic of .iIviilili'il' .al P'oliicdlioll. l1ccti;h i, , tv, il1a(vliove ciimil tithor if s are ill. AI fCick 'li [-ilCS Ilti.st hII deposici it l ii li ttw i i ill 1t1h wi'wouil ofI t(ihe ilcvmil inIstitutlions, W*1hosC cllilloyces have iml)plsitd wi.:' I imiw , aiidl lpaid wit(h il oIIC ilnlilt) Irvlin i e day wlicii ille .iI,.i (ICviso is isfenll. IFor c.;rI\ v o, d1e1 1 "Lly altler (II' c'(It1illl, ftiC lic ;v.!l iv.circasc P)|ctcuml tover its valmll. " " 'i t- 76 il, ' FF8 Hl~ -l 'l le gl'Bi!/dzel(l 11 uc i1, sII,, (I( l timird d ;0ii I Vi; ucc ud id, 1.lw whv; i.!vcn dill 4C .c livi(ut.lls l 1,,ilr ClIlif's ,,, u luv mvwml.: luive':, '111111(wify 1 ll e dec.;sioll tha;it Sil dric flic.0, ii the(y dlo IE .1)f ( hae:I t tlltl! 19;Xl kild ttSIcc(IIII III(, dockfi';on wVill he (exectilled I.IIs}Sed of) A l IIe ich' 49 I111divid1ul;lS or legal(Ilii ;ll l ;1VIiJlSqt OR,'s dIcL'i0iII fr(r clo!sing, sulspni ng a( iti- rlotll) 01 thv iaUy ii il;wrfIrII)' li' i'ilit ir! by aIItlIlOi/d(J ill.Sti'I(Ot)S MIC'(I'diig to atliclcs 15, 21 auidl 31 o)I this t;Iv/ to dlif' ( ouuI vidIlii 1Idays Irmll the daite dic (Iexisioll is imp Josec(l. AI I it, ';, f)I tevelicnes hIonil liccils;c I!ceS ;1ullt imiii''; pf.ilC alcd ;t' edi(iii o 10his I:tWv. IiluSt be dIcposileCl ill tlhe accoitlit of the Iclv:imi inis(iiltlions bor creating cilvirom iiicwal 1MlA3Is. En]iviroiiincr n ta! ftiii(IS wVill h ICIi:d(I as l'inmicial stippor(j for ilic follo iwing activities: a) Taking tincasnircs in ithe 'iiw-imintio t o l pollfrhmn s,,r ces. b) IDcsiginiig p)rojccts a rid tal: inrg rcinhili itatimi muesurns in ceoloplicafly daiuiagcd zoles . c) Sci"iitific resealicl, perlOuin :1 11Ce of studies aii(I Ia trainting Sp)CCi;di.:ts. 0 Providing the staff arid ol ficvs w itlh iecessary suppl ics. (1) CoImp"Iisating eniviroiuimvetilt I employees, experts and instiluitiois wliichi carry out environiimenutal impact assessilleii';. dlih) AikfTor(liug a(diiiiiniiii alir c pnldClittit s ist ialatc( to lie supervis.ir of eCuvironimcilal ililmpact asscssitiviwt, i iiolilotoiuig progrlaims or otler activities of iiiis type. A l' idel 51 Ellv,ronuncnial pl-occ( im)l cmii; plrlyees in accorlrpi ishi:ng tlicir (Ilities establishcd by (iis law, coopcrate witli puil)lic 0ilicr poli.ce anti forcst po!ice, nccrdinrig Io a special iintruictioni ilp)proVcdb I ebY Ic NiiiI )I't I le.4I i0 ;11t aod i viromnieitci!al Plr-otectioni, (Ile Nl iliistcr Pu blilcic (Jrder and (li kII N1iiister oi A p'iiculillre a !ti Food(. i\a i irh! 52 'I'liC Corilrieil of No in isteis i'; a ut1tw rizcd to issiuc de i lcd rgtr,laliont " to impilcmiienit li5s law. A i Iicrv 53 ID)ccice nio. 5 1 05, dcate IJ. 1/0. 1 973 nl;or ilic eiiviiotlnicittitl piotect Ion arid 41Inlo 7661, f,. Iljpu'nI - Ii- 77i, AlIb,aia, I iti. fe?poit Il) rl-Iva itifI, dicf.c lIl). hl; i 1,i "; . I1. I9)I) 1or some rIiai 1ges 1' (I CIC no. 5105, (daCt 3 .0. 1 0). m ()/ I .o he e v'in e',;aI Irntcct inn a 11(1 (Jr('.,C prewt V (viol, d(ele C otO. '1452, ('i(C 5. 1. I((1 "I or vle;i;l I1i tn ( r'blililli ot Io liVII-o II0 (IMIcI I'I CSCrOscrvaliIn ind IPt i cctioil", ;1% wVIl ;1 at;y (ollI('r pilovl.isioil tvIsich collfladich t1i1 I;iV iS Ic[leaIC(l. Ad-lid e ';,I 'I il l xv (fIII)CS ijul11 lils , ;,, 111c w' O p sllirisaii ill lICfOFjc l o Zr iii.' lI','Ivl:6iutl i til t w llI 0 e riss, 117. dA:tIp 2.2.199).1 ol tlie P'Ic siul'vj t of I lie itvlplxljiW of, A IJICIIid, Salsi l(j't Is l. 7664, I/tf'itts,oinem vi - I.i- 7h ,1/Inin law 1td'j/)bt Cioz. ~/!'zlI, dalMe 25.'i.'l#)94IR F,XPI1M)l'lt1A'T'lOfI J I , IIV "IMII III ' IMICtl4 ls'LI; A JII DT!;IRPORA II Y I)'i iI( i'lPAlOVA JH I'l: IUI O'lAVIT'Y flasc(l 0(1 arlicle 1M Il f i II(). 74191, (dlc 29.4. I)99I "For Iaidiu colstinI !imu uCiusCs, v14i-q id bly (Ile ( omwuu il 'f tivli.stcrs 0( 11 llF E'IZEI lJLC U I A W ALBANIA 1) E, C' I) 1D : DI: CHNAPTlI, R I AI kfic V I 'I'llc law esta0lishlcs tie right or ihc Governmtielnt to cxprop)riate or to (akc for n'p.1rary use imlIloval)Ie property, owinedl by individiual and legal enliihics, fur thle public iicrest, id it)o ;cknowlcdlge Iic rigluts of those cinitics affected by [th cxpropriatimi or nup.rary use of lroperly. A1iclce 2 Acroudid'ii, t(o lliiS lamv, v'X j rI p ' indmi( '(oi-' Ii 1a liilii i; iiierest occiirs hi i le follc,wilig .Ses: a) Coi consiriuctioil of Imbulic i i,iras(iic(um rc siucli as r-ojds, railh'ys, aittiorft, 1pots, (llopower slatiolns mid(i rcservu;irs; b) for conistuuctiom amd improveimemt of lpitllic works iii urban areas suichi as e!ectric (works, gas, steamTI, Waler pip!CUlles, chwtidbie g nuidl leccoIinltuiicmimis net wolks; *) Ior conslruction (ir oil 11nd(1 gas inetworks, oiwer pIiraismimii oit ai d dei.aribuion seciis, rescarcli, drillinig, devclolniviet tud(l uisc (! uitiicri.als, oil, gas, a1(d %vatcr; t;) lor (cousirictiol l Iml licI l;eiIivi's sIIcI ;ts suhools,. Iosllihals, parks, sport and idc(ihial ceniieis to be built liy govri-ilent Itill(s for lalge scale liousilig pjrjccws: d() (or JIiotcclict)l ofr tiioaII;Il, hiistorical amid urcliclogical treasures; (HO) for strategic purposcs in milionahl p)otection titid public ordcr. A liile 3 Accorling to Articlte 2 of llis law, cxpropriatiou lor [lhe ptiblic ii,tcrest nimlis and(l is AWN', L'.i!tirepotl'iato _ 71e,'I' I0 14tmv Rirt/}t ANNEX III Law No. 7848 dated 25 July 1994 for Expropriation for Public Purposes and Temporary Use of Immovable Property 25 fi4i. 'JIdU,dal 245.7.1994 181S>. ) 4-1AH)A111,e;e?.S'.11 PI ERT .il',; 4JI'' 1g. Jl 54 )VA iii F I't{I(4'I'IIIt't'k ;Iased oil al-flic lC 16 1)1 i li t1). 7'11') , dfaO '29. .1 S91 "V or mi aitn ic sdil(ittit u ciuIIses, |pl05,1 Idl by ilIC CouucI Of Ml ilisitv.S I1.AIt1AAA111t,['4'I' ol~ ~~~ ic 1§ 1e:lig,IA I}1 f r fJj'l I) 1i (' II) 1i: I?: (2IIA!VI'I'R I (GENER;A I, L'PROVISlON' Aiticle I 'I lic law cstal)iisics lihe riglit of (lic Govcriitieit (o cxxpropria(e or to Naikc for teCnM101a y uise imilmovable property, oivwicd by indidual and legal entiitics, for (lie ptub)lic iiercst, and to acknol wic(dg Itic righis of those etiduics affected by dli'e expropriationi or lemporary tuse o(f lrolperty. Ailicle 2 Acr'ordiiij lo this lav, vXprI0Ipi Ultioil for tlic 1)Iblic iiterest ()CCUlS ill Ilhc following cases: a) fot colistrilctionl of public ii Iasrtu tieturc suicli as road(is, railw;iys, ahi ports, poits, iIy(llhopower stations ann(n rescrvc;irs; i) for conistincuiol and imnprovemenlL ol Imblic %vorks in urban areas sticl as c!ectric neworks, gas, steam, watcr pipAiclives, cihanno1Sling mluf tceIccommt;unications ie-twot ks; c) for construclion of oil atidl, gas inetworks, powvcr ransipission mIIdt dhi.tribltiniI syscenis, rescarch, drillinig, dcvclmoIiIult and uC (ise ofinlicrals, oil, gnas, a:id watcr; ,) lfor colLstruiction) of p1bWlic ticifilivis suiclh as sClI!ools,. hllosliials, jarks, sport and rcsideittial ceiners to be built by govrnlilcuilt lul(lds lor l;ilgc scale lousing pro iccts; d) for pnrolectlioll Of mitomlS, htistorical and( atctcuulogical Iteasurcs; (11) for strategic purposes in tl;uimonahl protection aiid public ordler. A iicle 3 Accordiug', to Article 2 of iltis law, exprolpriation for tlie ptiblic iii(rcst ahnis anul is (lf,itc7.Y4R, i&t0r"'pIh'I"i"'i" - I liie .'I.",,uiM A m,u Report realized lby using land fcr new conitruction projecis. Exccptions to this rule arc dcfincd in itein 'dW and 'dli' of article 2 of this law. Article 4 In all cases, expropriationi of immovable prop)erty for the public interest is carried out by t(ie decision of the Council of Ministers. CIIAPI'I'Ell 11 I)DOCUJlNll1N'IS FOR( E XlIOI'IRIATlON Airticle 5 T'he documenits for exproprliatill mnust contain: a) thc request for expiropriation of iiniiiovable property for the nwiblic interest; b) a summary sliowing thc object to be constructed, the aimn of tiie project, indispensable argumentation oni expropriation, projected expenditures, and the deadline for expropriation and new constrtiction; c) the list of expropriaed owncrs, properties to be expropriated, and tile amount of compensation; ) planinied location of tlhc objcct. Article 6 1l'e documents foi thc expropriation of immovable property for the public interest are compiled !y central and local government offices and all other legal entities requesting expropriationi. Expropriation for thc public interest is carried out in favor of the national and local government, agencies, an(l inistitutions that represent these irtcrests. Commercial companies will benefit by expropriation only in very special cases and according to this law. In this case, land becomes government property, whichi is leased to the commercial companies requcsting expropriation. Article 7 The request for expropriation miust be published in a local newspaper, under wilose jurisdiction is the object to be expropriated, and in a national n^wspaper. Publication is made 30 days prior to deliverinig the (toclimlents for expropriation. Publication is made by the state agency or legal entity who has presenited the request for expropriation0, after preliminary approval by the responsible agency in the decision for expropriation. Article 8 The municipality of cornilune, undcr wlhose jurisdiction is the object to be - expropriated, makes available to the interested parties, for a period of 30 days, the Law 7848, Expropriation -2- 7he Albwiuia Losw Reporl (doculillelis for. Cxprop)riatiomi. Al'cir ii his pieriod, tin docimiiiewls, .'thlh Ilie relevalit coiiililcllls by (Ile iiitelestcdl parties, aie delivered to (lie ('oiicil (if tillislers, whiichl is a collin lell' aigelIcy h fr making III( dec (1Cisioll f c P''l( lo f lOll. CHIA"TElt IlI Alrlicle 9 'I'lIC Coriltcil of Niillister; m1,i III(h rcspcclCivc (ICcision that iiiust illiic;tc thie object if cxpropriation and [lie siibicct, ill whose fravor thic oxIwopriation wvill be iiiadc. Tlic act proclaimling Cxpropriat ion for piuic l c prposcs itiust also conmait a pcriodl within viuili ite, cxxproptriaiOII will begin aml i ed(l. Aidlicle 111 ,rlc dccisionl of tile C'tllC jl ol' h1iri is(Cre for ific exiropriati;ll (oi' milmlovable roperty Is Pertorlnc(f by tlic moimicipality or coii neIIIt iii (lie Icrritory iii whticlh thle -operty is locatedl. It icle !Il Witiiin 3() days friom Ili dr1,im ii) for ilhe (Id;e of expro)1)hi;ltio11, Ilie mimiiciipnlify or iuinic iotlitics, iii writing, (lie clivwrs to hc exipropriailed. 'ITle tiotilicatio ii iist itahi: refcrencc to tie dccisionloi- f xpropriatiom, the identity of tlhc owIIer, tlie object to exprop)riatcl, (lic amiotimt ivailahlhle , lor comlpllpcisaiosl, ilic dea(dlii.e f(ir tlc comIpf)lelioln of ro)priait.II aw(l (lie righit of ile omviter (o opl)Josc (lic (decisionI. Article 12 After being nomiiiatcd by ilht statc agcncy or Icgal ciirtny, euginicers, archiitects and( rs responisiblc for admimiisleriiig (hite (iccisioli for expropriation, ale ciutitlc(l lo enlter tlie lerty to be expropriatcd anl t(i performi tlie mccessary techilnical proccelures for suriig. anidl foriniig a grapihical rcepesentation of Ilic p)ropeCiy. I'1le abovc menitioicdl persois arc )movi(lcdd wilit the rcelvant written autliorizatioii ie hica(d of tihc miuiiicipality or comuieiii , acco(idig lo the locationi of tlhe property. orizationi is relensed Ilrcec (lays affer tihc owmicr receives nlotificationi. ExpCieses for the iiotificatioui prcsentcd to tihe owniers is covered by the citity in e favor tile expropriationi will be carriel out. I'hic miniiciapality or CoIiililiete, in ilte Icrritory iii wivicii flie p)roplerty is locatcd, a representative to sulervisc [lie idininistratioui ol tie (ICcisioli for cxp)rop)riationi. 18, IErip,iai,,, - 771t 1Albana 1:1," Replqs, ArtIcle 27 If tlie owIICr, whIose property iCs lemporarily uiseil, according to0 'iet "a" of article 24. refuses tIi com:1pcinsatioIi momnt, IIic prefecctrC ord-ors that the almiotiuIt in favor of (lie owIICr bC deCpIositCd. lII this case, (lislitieS arC sCttlicl by IiIC district cou1rt imiiiCtlacily aflcr tic sitiali o lias l)ccti stab,ilizcdt. w;rcordt ing to provisions of Clhalpter V o thiS law. 'I'lIC ( isliiites arising lI oI1 lemporary IisC of imImovabIlC property iCcl itioicdI in itCIIIs 'V" awid "c' of a;ticle 24 of Ihi;s lamv, are seflcd by Ithc district court, accor(dinig lo provisioins of ChaIpter V of ItiS lav. Arl icle 28i 'rlic temporary Ise of i;m1mova;ile property can bC re(qIuCSted by ilic ccIiractor foI construmctioin lbuilding ii time pmbl ic hinercst, tor land ncCCssary in Iihe constructimO of roads Ilcccssary for hle transport of construction materials, opening of chaninlcis for hirStaHahioin of engi;ncering ictworks as wCIl as (iflier operatiois nIecesS.ry for Nie imuphcmicnaiioit of the p1'°jcet. A I icle 29) RcqeICst for (emmiporary iso ofpi jopci iy according to ileimi 'C' o01;i ld;C 24 of lIiis law is submittCd to 1lic llea( of lhe of m immicip;aiy or (,utlmiItIIIC by time governlmenCt agency or legal cintily, Wllvcll ilmcmm Inal;Cs t wiir lI(cis ions amid p asses diie reqIuiest I lie prcfecturc for approval. 'I'lCe request ItilSt conlaiil: a) D)escripliOII Of p)IOpIrly Io lyc IIumiorarily uisCIl. b) 'l'ilne fraimie tOr starting and endin(lig of IlIC emIporary IIse. c) (7onipcilsaion offercd. A i icle 30 Thc (Iccisioll is CoiIilIII)1iclzed to tIIc initercstC(c owiiCrs wlo, in thli cases mcmsiltioned in items "'b and ; cl of article 24 of iliis law, are ciit lle(d tc righlt to vppeal witlhii teiI (lays fro011 hIC (faic of niotilicatioI. AiIlcile 31 Tclmip)orary Uise -)f pnopeuty cannot be lonigcr thati two ycars fro,ii vile dale (lie kecisioni has bcen iima(le. Ai licle 32 Wlhcn time propcrLy tclmpot arilhy tIsc(h is ietturniedi te its ori;tiInal ownjer damaged or devaluied, 11C owIner has tIme rihtlit to Ic ComnpcellSaId. III case of dispute, provisioIis of Chapter V o. 'ihis law cilcr itio lFotc. la,w 7318, IEprq'ipt/iaion, 7- 71'e Alblrda I,Lti' UepoJI (IN PA ROV'klt YII A.; I'lcfl,' .33 III OlW ola, wricl is It' N -w I' ii i cd , ithe;miit (if ComiipCisatLOO io (iepositcd ii a special ha ';k ;;com i'l; fOr a 11 r rid o f yie years. If fiic 'iwicr his still niot been identified at 11k oNI I lrifs p; criod the allimim Iicuo mieICs buiidgCt revemiie moil IiIe o wner makes an ..:e ii'c1". 'he owiier wio is ideti iied afler tihedcadlimc of five years has Ilic rigilt lo Irt Ct' .eoll. p ,,;u isai ion iogcli'hr ;vil ili tl amomniiu of initerest carved onily (durinig tihc five year period. i 1e. is ciirleAt tlic r,lfi it toe al onily for the amiotilnt of compenisationi, accordiing to to hl pimveftircs dlefined(l in ii; i law. W'ifit: it is 11of issil,!01e. it, col:'dt ilie owner of itle p)roperty, the amount of c0111e1IS,ll ol l i. deposilcti a !sWecial hatik accounit). At ilic inioileiet Ilm ownu-r is idienltied, le lias tIlc rigih hi reueive (lie copcns;ation and(I the initerest carned. Ile i3 ciitniul thi. rightlo t, elical mily lor iw allmomlilt of (lIf)Com SeltiOnl according to thc pi;;.edtir.p miienioitlledl ill 11Li0 law. Azl'icle 34 Thie C'oalwcil of Miinisters is awlhori.ced o issuie instrtictionis and( (Iccisioni to i titilinmeit this law. At(iclc 35 DcXic r.o. 4494 daled ac I. .3. 1 ,9(') changed aftcr law vo. 4626 dated 24. 12.1969 on} .u 'xpromi;atimii amidl Icnlipmary nse of pioperty" as well as ntiy otlier provision rtuninitig c(tintritry lo thki. law nr(c rC;te(l. A1t iele 36 'Iltis k4.v co es ia lot I' m ce 1.5 h;;ys afiier publiallion1 in thc "Flcloija Zyraire.' 'lslq-1h,migid ivilil de1 ea m ,. '!fl3, date 4111. 1994 of tlihe 'resl(leit of tle Rtep)ublic uI'CAlnla:, S.aii Iterislmn. !.ucv 78.15, Eipropthiiu1;n I- 177t Albania Di b; Ripoil ANNEX IV Law No. 7698 dated 15 April 1993 for Restitution and Compensating Former Owner Property 26 P44Ni J(,{ , Ihilo I5.41.1993 FOR)l RETl'iTUTl'lING AN ,\11 >'( I,i (1' ' Ok 'I IN'GlD 1F)1RM\>1,"t OW-11"l'It 1IMt( 111bl'W'T I)iscd o01 article 16 of1 lIv ll O. /4I91. dMaC )9a 14991 "For main cotstjimioiIal clauscs", l)roliScd by a griil() )t I l;riam(l n l wiit iiejllJ:rs, PARIA A NJ EN'1' OFX 'II 1i, Itl'l'JIII,I (' <)I; I,VI,tANJA I) I I li E 1): Arlicle 17 'l'lis law recogniizes [fie irilghit of owiIersliip to all formier owiiers, or tlheir licirs for property wlhicIh lias b)ceii nalimialized, cxpropriatcd, or colifiscaled according to legal acts (hicluding law no. 37, (late 13.1. 1 5)45 "For extraordinary tax"), sublegal acts ami(i court decisions issued after 29 Novcem0er 1914, or takeni illegally by tile state at anly oilier mcin od, as wcll as (leterniIies mlctlh(ods and( mneasuires for restitimtir.g or coinpensatifig theml. Arlicle Z According to tIiis lawv, pirolperly means immovable properly as btuildlinig sites, bluil(linigs, and cvcrytliing else that has bmet permanently joinit to tlhemii, sucii -is housing, factories, workshops, shops. whiere hlioises, and evcry oilier construction. 'Tlie law (loes 11ot ihicidl(r imimiuiovablc property in dlie forml of land ihat is sublicct of law "ior laind. Ai-Icle 32.6.8 For tlie PUrPOSe of Iecogutizingl; . restitutifig or comlic1cI3saIng properties, according to this law, laid(l mealls a buildinll s;Ie, agricultural land a111d1 oon-agricultural land. A building site Is a parcel of laIIId that has hCen morigaged, amid was located withlIn bomdtlaries of urban areas at live timic of exj)ropriatiolt. If .uiu urban area dloes niot have frnrmal boundaries, a btuiilj(iug si(c is a parcel ol lanidl oit which is locate(l a building or facility and inclutdes tihe arca aromid iltic uildiig or facility necessary for norimial opcration3. Normal operations of a building or facility are coiisi(lere(l to requirc ian area thrce tilCcs the area occupied hiy tihc buiiltlinigt or facilioy, except iii cases (lefiIic(l in owinershlip} (loctiiecimis. In otlier words, tilc building or facility occupies ?.5% of tle tllotal lanid associaled willt tlie buil(ling or tlacility. Agricullural or iioii-;igriciiliural jaild is at lireci Of !alld tl'at hlas lbell located ouliside (lie boundarics of an urban alca at tlic titlic of cxpropiriationi, butl wlhich, al tiauc (of tlic chTcctive d;ie or ithis law, is eiwm iis dcd as a ilmilding sile. 'I[hc illstihuititm milli rizell to set urban bouolnd(aries tinay establiishi 1oummid(lar irs ill twvo (lilremielt situations. F;irst, if uirlan Lims 769h., Gun-eUnsUnPll ,uI 'eiu - I '7,1! ,tIbs,*'i, 145W III'pIIPI boundarics (lo not c*xisl, atnd sccundil , if homiiidlaiies CXist kit iiiIISt be cxpanied to aCconh1od(Idtc fultire growth aiil Dproper d(oCiIlCilm S liavc bearJ preparec(i corresponding to thuis bo:,;nd;iry expanusion. In bolth cases, Ilic bomidat ies sot by tIhe autLorized insiallon will bc rect)glie;! as (fic officid; bomidiularies oil (fie cfThctive date of this l1:w. Artilc 4'9 I 'ropcrlie.s dliat at tic Ilimie Of Ile effUefive dale of tihiS law exist a.s uiuioccipiced uIldililn Si.'S, agricutllilral, or 1MI-i11-.ctgiitllflauel la11i1d, of- IlliclnullgCd lhUildhings, exccpt In casCs dc%illi iii this law, are recogiiii.Cc amid wviil be resti(tite(d to fortner owners o, their heirs. A,J -id*le 5W, 1lTe a'Hnolin) of tlhc restittlli'm 0,' compenL' satioli wiili an equivalent parcel of land will be at its fidll value up to l(100l Iu, exeipt ill casCs iefdilledi ill 1ll's law. Wlicii tlle size of properly is 11(ill t 10,000 l' ito (M) ,90) , the allimilt of rcsfitu( oll, 01o compelusaioll will lao C (lal tvi(lu 10%, whilc wlicai ('ic sizC of l)ropcrty is miore iliaii I 0(J,0o) Iun, (lie amoumt *vili be qtpual wiiil I % Ariticle 6 U'oriier owners of buildinis and building siles, whl() lIave been expropriaicd for pliblic pnillposcs amld, at tilc tiine of (lit expropriation, ilucy liavc been lomlly comupeuusated, do [lot blelnefit by this law. Wlicii fornier owucrs claimui For (lie aiuouioit and(l iiianinier of die valuiation, they have the righit to appcal and, if tiheir claim is ccrtifcid, tlhcy will bc comipenisatedl wili ilic (fiffercrtce adjumcd by (fic inflation id(Iex. AuticIc 7 A foritici owicr lias tiie riglit toi receive liis building, for whiicii lie hlas been compelnsaled at fuill valuc at the iiiune ol exl)rop)riatioiI, wimeui this build(liti, lias Iot beeui dcmuolished, anid has not bcCui uisCtd fOr public ItriOSCs. 1Thc foriner owtier iS required to pay back ilic receivcd compensaltii adljiscd by (lic ifliationi inidex. 'I liis law rccogltzes tlic r ighit o owincrsilil) to forincr owniers for buildings that lhave niot bcemi (leiiiofislic(l and wihichi have not beeII bought by lic stale, eveci wieti they are used loi 1pti;)§iic purposes. 'Ilia Uovernmmeil Illwlst sigin a lease coltract wili foriner owviners accortlinig to provisiolis issuc(d by flue (comiicil of Minliste-rs fi)r tiiis purpose. 'rne oYve.mlimei, afer ihr&e ycars, is icmOidt ei lo restilmlic lbiuildinigs to forimcr owneus wlhe (lucy app)iy for (lie restiiltioull. Ai-ticle it A 'rmcr ownecr has thc 1 ight Ifo receive his Cxproprifed buildinig site. for whiichi lie lums bceCI) Compcul1nsaClh at full vaiiue, whviji Olin buildhiln silc lias io1 kCci ui:;rd for purposes Ln,n' 76W9S,i. GunI''IxiUin.V pWleIy -2- 7e Afiull 1,mL't flepori of expropriation, ail(I at [lie iiinDicCt it is niot occupied. 'ITle fformer OwUCr is re(Iuired to pay back hiIc rcCuved comIpensat ion mljimIScd bly (lie iIflation index. Art l:l 9 FoiJIic1 owiicrs have lic r iglIt Io rcceive their p)rocrljies wheICn tic court verIifies that (lie GoveriiliciIT has lad Ia Ollglit siuchi property wviiotiot Illcir approval. Ill tltis case foriilcr own(irS arC rcilirCe(l to pay back (liC aliOat IceCivC(I by !iic Governiniciia. AIllciC Il) FHorimiCr O\VncIs have (ie right lo rceCivC their buildings, wliichi have C cCU sol(I to third parties. Tllic Govcrnimenit i.. reqliired to pay Iback third parties according to [lie selliilg price at (he ti(iUe ol hc sale, adjusted by Ile ilnflationt id(lex. IFormicr oivaicrs, whio d'o iitcld ilicir properlics lo (lic Guvernimaeat. aiti, lor Itiese acts exist relevain: doctiineiits aii(l piml,ticationis, arc iot suffbject of this law. Aivtile 1 '' Forimier owiiers have thC rihlit lo receivc tllcir buil(ling sites, agricultural, oi- 1ioii- agricuiltmral lald(l, wvliiic lave bcent soldl lo third parties, aii(l tiiere are iio permanent buiiilitps oni theml. 'The Govcrinieiit. is rcqtiirc(l lo pay back tihird parties according to tlie scllintg price at tie tiiime of (lic sale, ad.itistcd by (lie. iniflation index. Accordini1g to (lie (lefiIitiiillI above, IIiose parcels (f latl(l, wliich arc dividled based on law no. 750!, datc 19.7.1991 "Ior laaidl", will not be restiuleed to formier owvners. Alticle 12' r'ivatc individlkl lds 0l l c-Italii itics who owII bIIIildinIIgs, are rCqtiire(d to pay a reit to flie owter o1l ttae lmilditig Site, or to re-buny (ihe building site according to tlie cojitract that wvill bre agreeing betwecn ilhe partics. 'li'c court has auithority to resolvc dilsputles. Ciizncis, whio have coiistiactcd, or are cotistrictitig housing, accor(iing to legal I.roccdircls, il zoncs (Ilat have IeCCI es;iablshe lby city phlaiiIng for massive construction, are tlot Snject il' iii is ai dle. A;tlicle 1? Formter' ovitI CrS have Ille right to receive thliir OWIilings I vithiout paying back eXI)CI(ICIIIItrcs tIaade by tIic (jovetSrnuauet l, or Ieic owVIIr, Fior structural chlanimcs, nimexes or floor addi(amtas ol loriuer privale ImUildlhigS, wIIcui (liC expceiturCs consist u15) tO 23% of tlie bilildings va:c. 'ormcr owners hlavc iliC rHilgt 1IC rcecive thir ii bildings, after heIy liave paid back nmore that; 20% of IlIC valie of CxpIeri(i niulres, whci expewlditiUCs made lconSist (if 20% uIl to 5011% ol Ithe iFU{kldilg Value. v;'altic i1 cxpeU(I will lc calculated aIccori!m'ag to conIsti Ict iol 1Il ;CCs aIt the tlimC of fie livldirg tesdiflliot. A building will retiuaiaa in co- owviicrsli i ell Mcii (ie valtie of eXpetalidilltres jN IllorC t ha ii 50% of fle l) ilIilig ValIIC. [wv 7693, (3,,,q>en.t,,r1i'es l-- 731e Afimild 1ItAIW Rejwd Tlbc lestitutiloli of l)tlil(lieit. it) formner ownern is reFiiiircil lo t)c made according to SMae norimis of tlheir umainenance mid use. Autborizcml exlicrts miuist cvatuale all intentiionial daliiage camle(l by lic mi,allreatmient ii1m ildings, Which iiw ist lic indemnitiei( accor(lting to provisions in force. 'I'l'e coullrt has dithl hiity to solve dis puL(cs bc(w ell pai tiis. A rl ile 141 IC11 1jollshipIS het WCC3I W('I)I InhS ;11il 10111t1'1'C OWIIt :lS wlho wvill I)CColJiC olynCl'S accoidivg to thii lawv, wvill jc 1plc alaIecl aC oidiIg io law nio. 7652, date 23. 12. 1992 'For prIjY;I[Z;IIg Sl;;!C 10"IngIZIIS@ A eiuallt is rcq(uieidc( to leave ilic. lhotsinig wlicii ite fortiter owicr ol tlhe hlsusing flind! otiher lotisilig (or himju, at thie saie ii rlm;an area, vithI i livitig space according to exisliuig siellerinig uiormrls il tlie dale whti- this law beconixes etiective, but Pot atiore spiace (that lie Ials tit (lie f(i-rnclr ownier Init sinlg. Ilic ( ovcrlnncnlI is re(pail fi1 soti ' VC housmIg PirolemIIICJ oS Oflc c rlretII leniainis accordlig; to a(ttal sltellerinig Ill'lllS, givillitg l)i(11 ily 10 f;inuilles %vitl lcss financial itcomne. Former owici s may clhoome cllal ls defincii by llis lIaw for bcillg rompiiensated. A.ichl 15 Forimer owvners llave (lie rlaig to wct eive licLir timiil(liiag sites wliich haavc tecia occupied wvitii clmporary colmirutclim 'i. 'le dIelini iioti of a temporary cojisli-tctioll is proviledJ by ile (Cily 'lllilir, lIzcpuilltion. Aut1i('l'. Int Wlieii buildilij SitCS ;ItC octICiLil hjy petilmnaiitt CoIiStirctioii, formtert- owne;s will be Cotliipelisatc d Wi'ltill Iiltliis oi( CXprl(1'Opri;ioll ill thie followVing gietlio(s: a) willt stale bollds(, wllisi l will l)e u1sed according li ItI c qivaleul valtlC 111(d Witi priority in relationships wiili (lie (Govc -m,ni,t ini tlc process of dr.i pdrivatizafion of state enterprises, aid1. in oiller activitics c;irricl onut y loans; b) wilh an mequivalent patrcel if buildhig sitc niear to ultban arena accordiimg to general repg:l.ziliig pkilas, hli 3(ot 1vi:e- Oit.011 5,0U00) Ill'; C) W'id, all Cquival-eit pareld of latid in totristic zonies, aCCotrlinlg (0) generil -egLlatli,g hilbl, b1ut iiot 3 itiore tlli. 5,5 0 ,)') . 'Ilm, rcinainuii, ltirtioui, for iteuims Ii" atW 'ce will bc coulpt)eiisatcd according, to oilier nipiliods eslablished by ibiis law. 'lc CoIIuncil (ii Miiisieris lias ;itiiiiii itY lo t(ei iic litiorc (Ictailcd riles for miethods ani( dcadlines of Sutlchi compensation. At i cle 171.S Articlc 17 lins hIcui rplc:iactl b3 Ilic .ollstitillillnl aCoumrut D)ecisio ii,o. 4, dlale 8.4. 1i994. r4flt' 7fl.6 i,- .1' -'1 - I1le AlaIJa ut'v Report At1 icl I lic followingp personis aie c i( lic(lC(l fCi 11, l0 ihlgh: of owvcrshiip of shops, I.rs, resltaurants, tc.: - illose wIlt) Il;lvc p)IiV;llivCIc 1lcil ShopS ill 11l illegal I1L'tIo)(J; - los;e wll() lhavc ci1 1lag 41 1 i1c Ilse o silSops, in contrad ictioll wil Ii provisions i forcc; - Iio.c wilo have uleol cat ric(l d it aity activily for six iuuonitlis bcginuning froint the iliiic ('1 911 privatizatioin of IlIc sliol). Ill lhis cascs, Ilic forimicr 0mWi'r of IIIC liilmliig sitc, oni whiicih hfie sliol) is fccalcl, Icis flue right to -conic the owIIIr of tlic slhol), acc(ir(iiig lo provisionls in foitcc. Th'I Nalimoiaal lPrivwizaiiiou A gency andi local goveriiniciut iflstitUitioiis have attlhority t0 iiflIctiictit (Itis article. Ailiche' 19' Tblic aili'militt of 11nocCI pi'iul l4ildiiIg sites, wlhichi will be restitulted lo lormi-er oWners, wlicii sticli ulloCCi)ic(l building sites ;mie loc'aietl witlujit holll(Iaries of cilies and lotiristic zimes, aceordinig to regulatit g planis applrovedL al ilie eli etive (dae of this law, will bee as follows: - for buildhiig silCs, 5.000 m1, am1 lItu ic liacr porliton will be COmlictvpd;atcd according to ietliho(is esmallislicd by iulis law. - for agriculittral lanud, 5,0(0 1(11, fl(l deic licer purl ionv will be compiensiscmd accorii-ir, lo law ito. 7099, 1 or coimiupciisat liiu, former owiters tlie valuic of agrictilhiural laiuzl.' 'l'iic (.Comilcil of kviiiswus lhas authority to isstic (dtflilCd rtiles to impleme;cnut thiis articJe. A iicle 20 A formucr owiier or a uildinlg site, ot wihichi one or two siorcy slate IhOtsiug lhave been consirnicictl, lias lihe right of to-omniership for the lnIildinig site. Wlici there arc onie sMorey biiilduings, Itic joint owilership wvill be il tlie ratio or 1:2; whien there ntre two siorcy bitlilnigs, itic joilil owineusilil) ivill he ill the ratio of 1:3. In boilt cases, tiie fourmier owner hias (lie rigat to coummi ict anoltiv-r (loor over (IIe exisfiuig Iuoiisiuig, wliile all firilher cihaniges will lie mia(le acc-ordilug to lawv ; 'For johlit owitership oif housing. Ari:kle 21'3 1)uiii ii tell mrocess oft lie !win iva u ;lio tit, lorincr owlurs lave. i ue right of first refuisal of state racililice. that have JCCun lbuilt oil tilhir buildiig, siles, agricultural or non-agriculttinrsi laud(1, suchl as sitops, storc llotmses, worlshopsu, etc. Tlwi" selliuig pricd iii iliese cases is de!illed accordillnt to plIovisions ill o0rce. iu,,. 7(98. (1npe,7n,s.aisiiqg ,iopl), -- f,7he AIJi'nn,it: loi, R1u,*i, luslittl(iols, wlicil re listrr imiovablle pi-oJ)crly, onl the basis of Ilte official docxiticijis suitiinituc(l by forsiter owmviieu.';, have authority to proceed for :ccognizilig life owiierslili) according to piroViSiolls of filiS lJaw. Wlet: suic SII Ci(u llilelmts Ire niot avallabile, ownershliip is provedl fluouch a comrt (dE'ciSi(1it ill tlIc )recsnIce of (lie oplJ)fsitiOnt party. lCqIcs:S lor rCCCivii' ow shi iji ritusi le subI nitiied withint 31, AIuguist, 1994. Wicti a foririer owIner, for Jistilfiablle ca;ses, docs i1(i kinow tirc deadlinc, fie lias (ie rigit to sct autohiter ifeadlinc through (iht, com t. i,\ fI hi 23 IPr(u'rIiCs (it (I rIttcr k hil, and 1orceign m- joinit vCaIItIIc comIpanIics are not subject of this law. Article 2414 'I loliowiuig person-s do iot ltncfit Iromm this law: - forimier collao-oraIoIs of Naz.i-.iascist occupiers for lproperly t licy gained dItiring (lie war, aflter thic Cnssatoll Court xvill Ircviw (hlicir files, antii %vill tiefiuc tlIenm as collaborators; - forincr lca(lers of tlhc Commtit ist l'arty, or (ovcrm'icm rt, for properLy they gained as a cnnse(qucncc ol abusilig tle ( I 1icial plositionl, wIli':h imiust be plrove(d with a couirt decisioni; personis CitviCtCl for sicalig thlie national propcrty in hultge ainiotitits, at itie Ifleas.ire thazut is C(qIaIH wiih tiIe ilmlpai(l damIIagv-s, as dIefi)eCd by tl:e court decisioti. Article 25 'lihc "):atc Comtniiitic foir ltestittini u anud Comnpcnsatihig Forimcr Owuier Property is created altached to iltc Council ol 'Minuistcrs for verifyiing claimiis of formcr owiers, wlhich claiiiis liavc t fonound scoltitioui by llis law. A ililee 26 A special mav scWs tile price of :iw irildfiig, sitc. Article 27 III all cases (deflilleuI lly lit Is law, lit iit onat hut indtlex will be calculadti at ithe niie tllis law conies int>o lorce. Atimlicke 27/nu3.`6 Cuneeriled persons have 111t right to appeal lo tlie district court a tleiiskhm of 1.13C Cou;milice for lesli(uing and ( Fhunpemnsa ;ormecr l'roptrty Owners. Gilh, 74,1'M, C.iinmt,u.iiid,ni j}ii',CiIt -(i -7Te Ailrmigi iLw hm Report 'llic court (Iccisioll ill his ca1s( is appI)C:alC(d aCColdl(ilig IO lrOC(lIIIC., (lplililCti by 111c Civil l'rocc(uirc (Codc. I Ai (i'le 2U1 'I lic Cotllicil of tIiIli.tisciS wVili iii o01( iitlwl, i 1ii ll o) ilte cffectivc (lale of l'iis lhw is authorized o issius iiecessarysiddlepiA ;wils ald totakcall imeasurcs to imu,pleciut tlkis law. Aulicle 29 All provisios tliat comindir' i iii is lawa rc recpalc. Antikile 30 1liis law couiles ililo lorce 3() lays i[icr pi ilulicaltion. P'roclaiIlc(d viEiii iitI.we fill. 5 t 5, dale or.4.1993 >C I ltei iresiac,tl or ilie Itc1;uhhllc, ,Salll Jcl]C-ShII Act changed: AIct c/iaIged IJY: 71aw 7698 1993 Art. I Clhallges lo article Law 7916 1995 Art. I 'law 7698 1993 Art.3 Cluauigcs In nilicic law 7916 1995 Art.2 "Law 7698 1993 Art.3 Chuaiaics to atriclc Law 7879 1994 Art.I 'ILaw 7698 1993 Art.3 Clialuujs to article .uyv *7736 1993 Art. I 'Law 7698 1993 Art.4 ClIallgcs lo article L.,aw 791(i 1995 Art.3 "'law 7698 1993 Art.5 Claiigcs to arlicle Law 7916 1995 Art.4 ILaw 769% 1993 Art. II Changes to articic Ltw 7916 1995 Arl.5 4Law 7698 1993 Art. 12/pI lParagr. deleted Cotirt 4 1994 iltdignieluit Decision 2Law 7698 1993 Art. 17 Chianiges o nirticle Law 7736 1993 Art.2 'Law 7698 1993 Art.17 Aiticice (lelctC( Court 4 1994 Jndgencnt D)ccisioiln "Lav 7698 1993 Art. 19 Changes to articlc L-awv 7916 1995 Arl.6 I'Law 7698 1993 Art.21 Cianigecs to article Law 7916 1995 Ait.7 3I1aw 7698 1993 Art.22 Claugcs it) articlc Lav 7765 1993 Art.1 14Law 7698 1993 Art.24 Clhanges to article Law 7916 1995 Art.8 "Law 7698 1993 Art.27/a Ai icic mi'kd L[.- |:W 7916 1995 Art.9 "Law 769.' 1993 Art.27/a l'aralrr. dIlCdC(l (Cort 9 1995 Jutdgecuict D)ecisioll ILaw 76098, (ony74m,flWe pIpl.eg l7/ifl.' A / 17te AIllumint Limg IRepi?td APPENDIX List of persons / organisations involved in preparing the EIA WB Mr. K. Shankar, EIA Expert ECP Mrs. N. Panariti, Director of PIU Mr. R. Shllaku, Environment Specialist I.T.P Many specialists are involed in consultation proccess. Tonucci and Claes Solicitors: Mr. Mark Erhart, Legal Assistant to Albanian Government Mr. Scott Carlson, Legal Assistant to Albanian Government 27 lAST OFA ACONYf\ IN SAiD)PI'lA) CE_P =Conilleitte on Environmental IProtectioi (Albamia) NtRC = Italia Nationai Researchi CouLncil EB3 RD = Euiropean Bank for RecoistruLclioCi andi Development EfA =Efivir-onnteniial Impact Assessmiienit EU =European Unioni } GtRD =General Roa(d Directorate ofthle Albanian NIlilliSll ol CoLlstr-Lction ani(d T'omisin NIol-H Ministiy of HIcaltlh Mol Ministry ofG nteriCr MNloCT = Miniistoy of Cons:ruction and(l Tourism 01) Operational tirective I'IU PIroject Imipleml-enitation Unit foR = Terimis of R(elreioce W13B = The World Danik :1