HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRIC NETWORKS CJSC ARMENIA REHABILITATION OF “ARARAT-2” SUBSTATION ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN Final Report June 2020 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ARARAT-2 SUBSTATION CONTENTS 1. BACKGROUND ................................................................................................................................. 3 2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................................... 3 3. LEGISLATION ................................................................................................................................... 6 4. PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS ................................................................................................................ 8 5. POTENTIAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES ...................................................................... 9 6. RESPONSIBILITIES AND INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS ........................................................... 11 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN .......................................................................................... 13 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN............................................................................................. 27 7. DOCUMENTED PROCESS / MINUTES OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION ................................................ 34 2 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ARARAT-2 SUBSTATION 1. BACKGROUND Electricity Transmission Network Improvement Project (ETNIP), requested by the Government of Armenia, intends to increase the reliability and capacity of the transmission network through rehabilitation/replacement of key transmission assets. To achieve this objective, the ETNIP would include rehabilitation of Ararat-2 substation (SS) of High Voltage Electric Networks CJSC (HVEN). The substation is equipped with three 220kV line bays and 10 110kV line bays. The Installed capacity of two autotransformers is 63 MVA each. Old and obsolete equipment including autotransformers has deteriorated supply reliability and adequacy. The substation’s autotransformers easily and quickly heat up due to insufficient cooling capability. In order to prevent severe damages due to extreme temperature, HVEN has been forced to limit electricity consumptions for a certain time period, leading to significant economic losses on especially industrial consumers such as a giant cement factory and a gold refinery, both of which are supplied from the substation. Also, in general, the operation of the transformer at high temperature directly impacts on transformer losses and equipment lifetime. Other equipment is also problematic. The installed oil circuit breakers are outdated technology and should be replaced. As part of the preparatory work for the rehabilitation of Ararat-2 SS, an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is required. 2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION Location and site description The Ararat-2 SS is situated in the north-east of the city of Ararat. Ararat city is located in the central part of Armenia 48km south-east of Yerevan. The region has a dry continental climate. Summer is hot and dry, the average temperature in July is 26.2օC, and the absolute maximum temperature is 42օC. Winter is cold, the average temperature in January is -3.3օC, and the absolute minimum temperature is -32օC. The average annual temperature is 12.4օC; average wind speed is 1.9m/sec; the average annual relative humidity is 60%; the average annual precipitation is 231mm. The substation area has poor vegetation cover. Being located in a developed area, there is no wildlife within the project area. The substation site has a nearly flat topography and is surrounded by undeveloped lands to the south-west, west, and north-west. The area adjacent to the north-eastern fencing of the substation is occupied by six land plots with several apricot and mulberry trees and small hovels and barns. There are also two land plots (to the left and right of entrance gate) with several apricot and plum trees and small houses/hovels occupying half of the south-eastern fencing of the substation. These lands are public and land use is unregistered. All fruits are grown by a resident of neighboring communities for personal use. 3 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ARARAT-2 SUBSTATION Ararat gold recovery plant and cement factory are located 100 m north-east and 1 km north- west of the substation respectively. The closest residential area is about 2.5 km far from the substation. The public road near the substation entrance will be used to access the site from the south- east during construction activities. There is also access to the site from the south-west of substation fencing. No private plots will be crossed by the construction vehicles during rehabilitation works. All construction machinery and equipment will be parked inside the fencing area. The project implementation will not have any temporary or permanent impacts on neighboring businesses. The substation occupies the fenced area of 4.6 ha with various buildings having the following external dimensions (L×W):  Control and dispatching building (including offices and battery room): 54×12 m and 6×4 m;  6 kV feeder bus section: 18×12 m;  Storage building: 18×9 m; and  Checkpoint: 5×6 m. Project scope of work The rehabilitation of the substation will involve the following:  Replacement of 220 kV Open Switch Yard, including disconnectors, surge arresters, voltage transformers, current transformers, busbar conductors, insulator supports, steel structures, cables, and grounding;  Replacement of 110 kV Open Switch Yard, including disconnectors, surge arresters, voltage transformers, current transformers, busbar conductors, insulator supports, steel structures, cables, and grounding;  Replacement of 6 kV Indoor Switchgear, including feeders/cubicles and 6 kV outdoor surge arresters, cables and grounding;  Replacement of 63MVА Autotransformers, 40MVА Boost transformers, 6 kV Shunt Reactors, 400 kVA Auxiliary transformers, including steel structures, cables, and grounding;  Installation of SCADA system; 4 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ARARAT-2 SUBSTATION  Replacement of Alternating Current and Direct Current (AC/DC) systems, including switchgears, chargers, invertors, and batteries;  Replacement of relay protection;  Construction of new cable tranches and replacement of cables;  Rehabilitation of 6 kV switchgear building;  Rehabilitation /construction of foundations;  Rehabilitation of gantries;  Installation of grounding system;  Installation of lightning protection system;  Construction /rehabilitation of oil tanks and oil spill collecting system and installation of new 30m3 oil tank;  Rehabilitation of internal roads and walkways;  Rehabilitation and painting of external fencing, construction of internal fences, replacement of entrance gate and fire protection gates;  Rehabilitation of substation stormwater drainage and sanitary sewer system;  Installation of HVAC system;  Installation of a fire alarm system and GPS system;  Construction of a new underground 2.8km water pipeline to supply water from an existing pipeline near H8 high way and construction of firefighting pool;  Replacement of outdoor lighting; and  Landscaping-greening of the area. All of these activities, except construction of the water supply pipeline, will take place in the area of an already existing substation (as shown in Figure 1) and all impacts will be confined to the existing substation yard. The water to the substation will be supplied from a well at 1.5km distance from the substation. For installation of water pipeline, the 0.7m wide and 0.8m deep trench will be dug out and promptly reinstated upon closure. The route for underground pipeline lies along the unpaved roadside of public road from the substation to south-west to H8 highway. No private lands will be impacted by the construction of the water supply pipeline. The water pipeline will be laid through community lands, where no land acquisition is anticipated. 5 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ARARAT-2 SUBSTATION Figure 1: Site Plan 3. LEGISLATION 3.1. National environmental legislation The following Armenian legislation defines a legal framework applicable to project activities: Law on Atmospheric Air Protection of RoA (1994) The purpose of Law on Atmospheric Air Protection is to define the main principles of the RoA, directed to the provision of purity of atmospheric air and improvement of air quality, prevention and mitigation of the chemical, physical, biological, and other impacts on air quality and regulation of public relation. 6 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ARARAT-2 SUBSTATION According to this law, the contractor shall undertake demolition and construction activities as well as transportation and temporary storage of wastes the way to minimize dust and other emissions to the air. Law on Waste of RoA (2004) The law provides the legal and economic basis for the collection, transportation, disposal, treatment, re-use of wastes as well as prevention of negative impacts of waste on natural resources, human life, and health. The law defines the roles and responsibilities of the state authorized bodies as well as of waste generator organizations in waste management operations. According to Article 12 and 13 of the law, hazardous waste producers should develop and approve waste passports to be conformed with the Ministry of Environment. According to this law, the waste generated by the demolition, construction, dismantling, and installation activities should be recycled as appropriate, or disposed of in designated locations. Law on Environmental Impact Assessment and Expert Examination of RoA (2014) The law defines the type of activities which are subject to environmental impact assessment and expert examination. According to this law, works planned at Ararat-2 SS are not subject to environmental impact assessment and expert examination. Law on Urban Development of RoA (1998) According to this law, works planned at Ararat-2 SS require obtaining the construction permit. The specific legal acts and regulatory measures governing rehabilitation works at substation are as follows:  Technical Specifications for “Requirements to power distribution units and substation equipment” (Governmental Decree #1033-N, 04.09.2008);  Technical Specifications for “Electric power distribution” (Governmental Decree #961-N, 12.07.2007);  Technical Specifications for “General requirements to electric power units equipment” (Governmental Decree #1943-N, 21.12.2006);  Construction norms for “Fire safety of buildings and structures” (HHShN 21-01-2014). 7 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ARARAT-2 SUBSTATION 3.2. World Bank’s Safeguard Policies and their relevance to the project The Project triggers the World Bank’s safeguard policies OP 4.01 Environmental Assessment and BP 17.50 Disclosure Policy and OP 4.12 Involuntary Resettlement. According to OP 4.01, ETNIP is classified as environmental Category B. Activities to be undertaken at the Ararat substation also qualify for Category B. The present EMP is prepared following the World Bank’s safeguard policies. The WBG Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Guidelines also apply and are technical reference documents with general and industry-specific examples of Good International Industry Practice (GIIP). More specifically, EHS Guidelines on Electric Power Transmission and Distribution are applicable to works at the Ararat substation. 4. PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS The neighboring communities of Ararat-2 SS are considered to be the affected parties during the construction and operational phases. The EMP will be disclosed on the website of the HVEN and opened for public feedback. Brief information on the planned works and contact information for addressing questions and grievances will be placed at the worksite and/or in its immediate surroundings/municipality. For effective and prompt resolution of disagreements and grievances, a Grievance Redress Mechanism has been developed and presented during public consultations. It is also provided in the Project information brochure. The first stage of the Grievance Redress Mechanism involves resolving grievances at the community and contractor level. Grievances/ complaints are collected by an authorized person in the given community and contractor and handed over to the Grievance Coordinator at HVEN. Complainants may also approach the HVEN grievance coordinator in person. If HVEN is not able to address the issues raised by immediate corrective action, a long-term corrective action will be identified. The complainant will be informed about the proposed corrective action and follow-up of corrective action within 25 calendar days upon the acknowledgement of grievance. In situation when HVEN is not able to address the particular issue verified through the grievance mechanism or if action is not required, it will provide a detailed explanation/ justification on why the issue was not addressed. The response will also contain an explanation on how the person/ organization that raised the complaint can proceed with the grievance in case the outcome is not satisfactory. At all times, complainants may seek other legal remedies in accordance with the legal framework of Armenia. Consequently, if the grievance resolution fails, the complainant can take the case to the court. 8 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ARARAT-2 SUBSTATION 5. POTENTIAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES The EMP covers environmental and social impacts that may arise from the project implementation and provides mitigation measures to cover typical impacts from upgrading equipment and installing new equipment at substations, including workers’ health and safety, earthworks, and solid and hazardous waste management. Environmental Management Program provided in Annex 1summarizes the anticipated environmental impacts and provides details on the measures responsibilities to mitigate these impacts and the ways in which implementation and effectiveness of the measures will be monitored and supervised. Waste management and labor safety issues are the most challenging tasks of the environmental mitigation plan developed for the project. Direct impacts on health and safety during the planned construction/rehabilitation works may result from various factors such as working at heights, crane/bulldozer operations, handling of hazardous materials, welding works, and sanitary conditions during civil works, etc. A potential impact on the health and safety of workers could be further related to work accidents during civil works (fall of structures), possible occurrence of poisonous snakes during working, or due to contaminated drinking water or food. The personnel should be provided by appropriate protective equipment (PPE) (dust, noise, etc.). Prior to starting civil works, training shall be provided to workers regarding working at heights, electrical safety, vehicular safety, handling of hazardous materials, PPE, use of first aid and rescue techniques, emergency response, poisonous snakes, etc. Also, it is necessary to carry out the routine inspection of the machinery and equipment for troubleshooting, and training and instruction of the workers engaged in maintenance of the machinery, tools, and equipment on safe methods and techniques of work. The main types of wastes expected at the construction phase are: (i) non-hazardous - demolition debris; other types of non-hazardous construction waste; excess material from excavation; obsolete equipment; and (ii) hazardous – lead batteries; asbestos waste; used transformer oils; used mercury vapor lamps; used tires, filters, and oils of construction machinery and vehicles. Non-hazardous - demolition debris and other as well as asbestos waste will be disposed to the designated landfill of Ararat city. To avoid the health hazards of workers and environmental pollution with asbestos waste it is necessary to: (i) ensure proper use of personal protective gear by all workers and personnel exposed to hazardous materials; (ii) avoid unnecessary fragmentation of asbestos-containing parts of the buildings while demounting and sprinkle them in advance; (iii) keep asbestos-containing construction waste in a separate and especially isolated location of the worksite and timely remove it to the formally designated disposal site using covered vehicles. 9 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ARARAT-2 SUBSTATION Excess material from the excavation will be disposed of to the formally designated locations. Permission for disposal from the Ararat Municipality shall be obtained by Construction Contractor prior to disposal. Obsolete equipment will be stored at the Ararat-2 SS site before being sold or possible reuse by HVEN.A separated outdoor area in 220 kV Switch Yard of the SS plot will be used as decommissioned equipment storage. The maintenance of construction machinery and vehicles will be performed at specialized service centers, which also accept used tires, filters, and oils. Transformer oils at Ararat-2 SS were assessed by the Waste Research Center SNCO of the Ministry of Environment of RoA in 2010 using the DEXSIL L2000 DX analyzer. According to assessment results, the transformer oils at Ararat-2 SS do not contain PCBs. Since at present there is no local licensed recycling facility, the used oils will be stored at this SS in an appropriate storage space before recycling by a licensed contractor. The storage area will be sealed and surrounded by a concrete bund to hold at least 110% of the contents of the tank(s) in case of a rupture and to exclude soil/groundwater pollution. The storage tank will have supports that keep the tank high enough off the ground to be visually inspected. The tank will be maintained in good condition, free of any rust or corrosion. As the disposal of used lead batteries in a landfill is prohibited, once decommissioned, the batteries must be transported and recycled by a licensed contractor. The list of licensed organizations specialized in hazardous waste transportation, storage, recycling, neutralization, and disposal is published on the RoA Ministry of Environment website: http://www.mnp.am/en/pages/182. Proper personal protection gear will be used by personnel when handling the lead batteries. Since the disposal of used mercury vapor lamps in a landfill is impossible and also at the moment there are no local recycling/neutralization facilities, the lamps will be stored unbroken at Ararat-2 SS until such kind of facilities will be established. All mercury-containing lamps will be separated from other types of waste generated at the substation and placed in their packages then inside a larger container with a tight-fitting lid and full labeling (details of composition, properties, and handling information).The storage conditions will include locked room with the shelves for placement of containers. The replaced generating circuit breakers will be state-of-the-art SF6 circuit breakers. The amount of SF6 gas is very small and possible leakages are controlled automatically. Thus the risk of any SF6 release to the environment is minimal. The EMP establishes a critical link between the management and mitigation measures specified in this report and the proper implementation and management of the measures during the construction and operation phases of the project.It provides details on the 10 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ARARAT-2 SUBSTATION measures responsibilities to mitigate these impacts; the costs of mitigation; and, the ways in which implementation and effectiveness of the measures will be monitored and supervised. 6. RESPONSIBILITIES AND INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS HVEN is responsible for ensuring the implementation of the EMP. HVEN will formally approve this document and will manage all aspects related to the implementation of the environmental management plan. The environmental management plan table, extracted from this EMP, will be included into the tender package and will be incorporated into the contract for the provision of works, so that contractor is aware of the mitigation measures to be applied, can properly cost them and include into the bill of quantities, and is obligated to adhere to the EMP alike any other terms of the contract. An EHS specialist is employed within HVEN. The EHS will carry out the overall supervision of the implementation of the EMP, reveal and report on incompliance with the EMP or issues that may arise in the course of construction works that had not been covered in the EMP, develop a time-bound plan of corrective actions to address issues revealed / damage done and recommend it to the administration of HVEN, and follow up to track and oversee progress towards alleviation of problems. HVEN will monitor implementation of mitigation measures and good practices prescribed by this document using its in-house capacity as well as hired qualified environmental and/or social consultants and in case of revealing shortfalls, will notify project contractors/beneficiaries on the outstanding issues and request remedial action. If incompliance persists, and requirements of EMP are severely infringed, HVEN will undertake penalty actions established for violation of the terms of contract. Responsibilities of HVEN and Contractors HVEN shall obtain Construction Permit for the designed works as well as Technical Specifications for the connection to the existing water distribution pipeline. HVEN has already developed and approved wastes passports, conformed with the Ministry of Environment for all types of hazardous wastes. Design and construction contractors should hold licenses for the development of design documentation and implementation of construction activities. Construction contractor should have specially assigned staff responsible for the EMP implementation during the construction phase. Compliance with the EMP is mandatory for all contractors and beneficiaries. Any occupational health and safety (OHS) incidents that may occur at the project site must be immediately reported to the World Bank without postponing that till a regular progress report is due. Towards this end, HVEN must include the requirement to promptly report on OHS incidents into the contracts signed with the contractors of works and work supervision 11 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ARARAT-2 SUBSTATION consultants. Once a notice on an OHS incident arrives at the HVEN, it must be instantly communicated to the World Bank with the inclusion of sufficient detail known at the moment of reporting. Monitoring of EMP implementation HVEN carries overall responsibility for the implementation of EMP and for organizing environmental monitoring of works. Environmental monitoring of works shall be undertaken according to the Environmental Monitoring Plan presented in this report and the outcomes of monitoring shall be documented in monthly environmental supervision reports. HVEN is also responsible for producing regular narrative reports on the outcomes of monitoring. These reports will summarize findings of field work, analyze common issues encountered, explain the nature of remedial actions worked out for addressing issues, and assess status of remedial actions undertaken upon recommendation issues under a previous report period. HVEN will produce reports on the status of environmental and social compliance prior to the project implementation support missions to be undertaken by the World Bank. Analytical information of the safeguards compliance will be part of the ETNIP bi-annual progress reports too. Reports will be supplemented with dated photo documentation. All field monitoring checklists and narrative reports will be stored in the electronic and/or hard format at HVEN in a systemic manner and shall be made available to the World Bank upon request.Regular progress reports should include information on any OHS incidents that have occurred in the reporting period, along with follow-up action undertaken. If no incidents have occurred, every progress report should state so. 12 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ARARAT-2 SUBSTATION ANNEX 1: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN Activity Potential Impact Mitigation Measure Indicator of Mitigation Cost of Mitigation Responsibility for Mitigation CONSTRUCTION PHASE 1. General conditions Risk of environmental 1. Development and - Construction EMP is Included in Construction non-compliance during implementation of a general available and enforced; project costs Contractor project implementation Construction EMP (in line - OHS Management Plan, with the present EMP); Hazardous Waste 2. Development and Management Plan, implementation of following Emergency Preparedness risk-specific management and Response Plan, and plans: Traffic Management Plan - Occupational Health and are available and enforced Safety (OHS) Management during the construction. Plan to assist the management of activities and support a risk-based approach to preventing dangerous acts that could lead to injuries or illnesses or serious incidents in the workplace; - Hazardous Waste Management Plan (including ACM), describing the proper handling, labeling, storage, record keeping and transportation practices and procedures to be followed by people working with hazardous waste to assist in protecting them from potential health and physical hazards presented by 13 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ARARAT-2 SUBSTATION Activity Potential Impact Mitigation Measure Indicator of Mitigation Cost of Mitigation Responsibility for Mitigation hazardous materials present in the workplace, and to keep chemical exposures below specified limits.; - Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan (including spills response), describing a standardized response and recovery protocol to prevent, minimize, and mitigate injury and damage resulting from emergencies or disasters of man-made or natural origin; - Traffic Management Plan, outlining the Contractor’s commitment to preventing injuries caused by mobile plant/vehicle interaction with people and establishing controls to minimize the risk of personal injury and damage due to those interactions. 3. Emergency preparedness Risk to the health and - Emergency Preparedness and - Availability of first aid kits No specific extra cost: Construction safety of staff and Response Plan in place; and fire extinguishers; common responsibility Contractor neighboring communities - Provision of first aid kits and - Presence of training of works contractor fire extinguishers at SS site records; andin all vehicles; - Area emergency - Personnel trained in the responders informed emergency response; about Project activities. - Identifying area emergency responders, hospitals, and clinics, and providing advance notice ofProject activities. 14 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ARARAT-2 SUBSTATION Activity Potential Impact Mitigation Measure Indicator of Mitigation Cost of Mitigation Responsibility for Mitigation 4. Labor safety Traumatism and accidents - Provision of construction - Construction workers No specific extra cost: Construction at work site during workers with uniforms and found wearing uniforms common responsibility Contractor crane/excavators/ PPE; and adequate protective of works contractor bulldozers operations - Strict compliance with the gear during inspections; national regulations on - No violations of equipment crane/excavators/ bulldozers operation and use operations; instructions and - Carrying out of works under regulations registered the supervision of electricians during inspections; while approaching to the - Machines are controlled overhead electrical lines only by specially trained under tension; personnel having a - Installation and fixation of certificate of competence cranes in a stable position to of controlling machines; prevent their tipping or - Presence of site induction spontaneous displacement and training records. under the action of its own weight, and the engine; - Checking the serviceability of machinery, availability of their fencing and safety devices for mechanized management of earthworks. Prohibiting working on defective machines; - Provision of workers serving machines with instructions, comprising following: (a) machine controlling instruction and caring about the workplace; (b) safety engineering requirements; (c) guidance of signals system; (d) the maximum loads and speeds of machines; (e) the measures have to be taken by 15 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ARARAT-2 SUBSTATION Activity Potential Impact Mitigation Measure Indicator of Mitigation Cost of Mitigation Responsibility for Mitigation the worker in the case of accident or malfunction of the machines; - Strict compliance with the safe operating rules of relevant machines; - Allowing only specially trained personnel having certificate of competence of controlling machines to control the machines; - Strict compliance with the following basic requirements of cranes and bulldozers operations: (a) all rotating parts of machines - gears, chain and temporary transfer, fans, flywheels, etc. must be fenced by casing. Turning on the mechanisms without fences is prohibited; (b) examination, adjustment, tightening bolts, lubrication and preventive maintenance of the equipment during their work is banned; and (c) in areas where these machines work implementation of any other works and existence of people are not allowed. If in exploit soil will be found large stones, stumps or other objects the machine must be stopped and the objects which can cause an accident should be removed. 16 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ARARAT-2 SUBSTATION Activity Potential Impact Mitigation Measure Indicator of Mitigation Cost of Mitigation Responsibility for Mitigation Traumatism and accidents - Strict compliance with the - Welding workers found No specific extra cost: Construction at work site during welding national regulations on wearing uniforms and common responsibility Contractor works welding works; adequate protective gear of works contractor - Provision of welding workers during inspections; with protective equipment, - No violations of rubber gloves, special boots, regulations on welding and helmets; works registered during - Provision of labor safety inspections; training to all workers prior to - Labor safety training starting welding operations; records available on site; - Strict compliance with the - Presence of basic fire usage of protective gear extinguishing means on which as minimum includes: site. (a) respirator/welders mask; (b) protective clothing: all skin areas need to be protected to protect against molten metal and sparks. This includes: long sleeve shirts; pants that cover the tops of shoes; gloves; shoes or boots; (c) eye protection devices against injuries from debris and from the effects of the ultraviolet light; (d) helmets; - Strict compliance with the fire safety requirements prepare and use extinguishers as well as sand and water. Traumatism and accidents - Provision of workers engaged - Workers found wearing No specific extra cost: Construction at work site during in dismantling/installing uniforms and adequate common responsibility Contractor dismantling/installing electrical equipment with protective gear during of works contractor electrical equipment uniforms and PPE; inspections; - Strict compliance with the - No violations of national regulations on regulations on conducting conducting dismantling/installing 17 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ARARAT-2 SUBSTATION Activity Potential Impact Mitigation Measure Indicator of Mitigation Cost of Mitigation Responsibility for Mitigation dismantling/installing electrical electrical equipment; equipmentregistered - Organize training and during inspections; instruction of the workers - Labor safety training and engaged in maintenance of instruction records for the machinery, tools and workers engaged in equipment on safe methods dismantling/installing and techniques of work; electrical - Prohibiting distribution of equipmentavailable on faulty or unchecked tools for site; work performance as well as - No violations of equipment leaving off-hand mechanical and tools operation and tools connected to the use instructions registered electrical supply network or during inspections. compressed air pipelines; prohibiting pulling up and bending of the cables and air hose pipes; prohibiting laying cables and hose pipes with their intersection by wire ropes, electric cables, handling the rotating elements of power driven hand tools. 5. Demolition and Air pollution with dust and - Keeping demolition debris in - No demolition debris No specific extra cost: Construction construction emissions controlled area and spraying found in uncontrolled area common responsibility Contractor with water mist to reduce and unsprayed with water; of works contractor debris dust; - No pneumatic drilling/wall - Suppression of dust during destruction activity pneumatic drilling/wall without suppression of destruction by ongoing water dust by ongoing waster spraying and/or installing dust spraying and/or installing screen enclosures at site; dust screen enclosures at - Keeping the surrounding site; environment (sidewalks, - Surrounding environment (sidewalks, roads) found 18 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ARARAT-2 SUBSTATION Activity Potential Impact Mitigation Measure Indicator of Mitigation Cost of Mitigation Responsibility for Mitigation roads) free of debris to free of debris during minimize dust; inspections; - Prohibiting open burning of - No open burning of construction / waste material construction / waste at the site; material found at the site - Keeping construction vehicles during inspections; and machinery in adequate - During inspections, technical condition excluding construction vehicles and excessive emissions; machinery found operating - No idling of construction without excessive vehicles at sites. emissions; - No complaints from nearby residents. Generation of noise - Respecting working hours: - No construction No specific extra cost: Construction 9 AM-6 PM; equipment found common responsibility Contractor - Closing the engine covers of operational out of working of works contractor generators, air compressors hours; and other powered - Construction equipment mechanical equipment during found in decent technical operations, and placing of condition during equipment as far away from inspections; residential areas as possible; - No switched on - Fitting noise mufflers to unnecessary or idle mobile plant and equipment; equipment found during - Preventative maintenance of inspections; equipment to minimize noise; - No complaints from - Switching off unnecessary or nearby residents. idle equipment. 6. Provision of construction Delivery of substandard Purchase of construction Delivery of standard quality None Construction materials materials which may cause materials from the registered construction materials Contractor risks to the safety of providers carrying relevant certificates structure and to health of of origin people 19 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ARARAT-2 SUBSTATION Activity Potential Impact Mitigation Measure Indicator of Mitigation Cost of Mitigation Responsibility for Mitigation 7. Transportation of - Pollution due to poor - Adequate technical condition - Vehicles and machinery No specific extra cost: Construction construction materials technical condition of of vehicles and machinery; found in decent technical common responsibility Contractor and waste vehicles and movement - Confinement and protection condition during of works contractor of uncovered truckloads; of truck loads with lining; inspections; Movement of - Nuisance to local - Define routes and staging - No uncovered truck loads construction machinery residents from noise and areas; found during inspections; dust. - Respect of the established - No activity ongoing out of hours and routes of working hours which may transportation. be disturbing for nearby population; - No complaints from nearby residents. 8. Operation of construction - Pollution of environment - Adequate technical condition - Vehicles and machinery No specific extra cost: Construction equipment on site with emissions and of construction equipment; found in decent technical common responsibility Contractor leakages; - No excessive exhaust; condition during of works contractor - Nuisance for nearby - No fuel and lubricant leakage; inspections; population. - Observation of working hours - No heavy vehicles and (9 AM-6 PM); machinery found - Implementation of spills operational out of the response plans established hours; - No complaints from the nearby population; - Spills response plans are in place. 9. Maintenance of - Pollution of ground water - Washing of cars and - No direct entry of runoff No specific extra cost: Construction construction equipment and soil with oil products construction equipment from car-wash to water common responsibility Contractor due to operation of outside the construction site bodies; of works contractor equipment; or on maximum distance from - No spillages of fuel and - Damage in case of fire. natural streams; lubricants found on the - Refueling or lubrication of ground within and nearby construction equipment at the construction site; predetermined filling - Presence of basic fire stations/service centers; extinguishing means on - Provision of spill kits on-site site; for the clean-up of spills and - Presence of spill kits on- leaks of oil; site. 20 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ARARAT-2 SUBSTATION Activity Potential Impact Mitigation Measure Indicator of Mitigation Cost of Mitigation Responsibility for Mitigation - Preventing leakage and spillage of oil during maintenance; - Timely cleaning any oil leakages and accidental spillages. 10. Earth works - Loss of vegetation due to - Topsoil removal and - Excess material disposed Contractor has to Construction ground piling and temporary stockpiling for re- at the agreed upon safe include the cost of Contractor minimization of pollution cultivation of the land; permanent storage sites transportation of of surface water body - Temporary storage of with no threat of erosion excess material to the with particles. excavated soil at determined and no blocking of sites of final disposal places; waterways; into the bill of - Backfilling of the excavated - No remnants of excess quantities. ground as needed and material at the disposal of the excess mass to construction site upon the places, approved in completion of works. writing. 11. Generation of non- - Pollution of soil, surface - Implementation of the - Construction waste found Contractor shall Ararat hazardous construction water and ground water; Hazardous Waste at the work site piled up in include cost of waste Municipality waste - Accidents at construction Management Plan; designated locations; transportation/disposal site due to scattered - Temporary storage of - No excessive amount of into the bill of Construction fragments of construction construction waste in construction waste stored quantities. Contractor materials and debris; especially allocated on site; - Deterioration of esthetic bunded/lined areas within the - Adequate record keeping. appearance of fenced area of SS; construction site and its - Written agreement on the surroundings. disposal of excess material and construction waste obtained from the Municipality of Ararat; - Timely disposal of wastes to the formally designated locations. 21 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ARARAT-2 SUBSTATION Activity Potential Impact Mitigation Measure Indicator of Mitigation Cost of Mitigation Responsibility for Mitigation 12. Generation of non- - Pollution of surface and Arrangement and maintenance Toilets provided at the No specific extra cost: Construction hazardous liquid wastes ground water; of toilets in compliance with construction site and found common responsibility Contractor - Deterioration of sanitary sanitation norms at the in good sanitary condition of works contractor conditions at work site. construction site. 13. Generation of waste from - Pollution of soil, surface - Implementation of Emergency - Decommissioned To be included in the Construction the removal of used water and ground water; Preparedness and Response equipment found at SSs’ operation and Contractor transformer oils and - Accidents at construction Plan (including spills Ararat-2 SS site collected maintenance budget obsolete equipment site due to scattered response); in designated locations; HVEN decommissioned; - Temporary storage of - Replaced transformer oils materials and equipment; decommissioned equipment found in proper storage at - Deterioration of esthetic on the site of Ararat-2 SS in Ararat-2 SS; appearance of especially designated - No spillages of oil found on construction site and its locations; the ground within and surroundings. - Safe storage of transformer nearby the storage area. oils at Ararat-2 SS; - Checking for oil leaks regularly. 14. Generation of asbestos - Pollution of soil, surface - Implementation of the - ACM Handling training Contractor shall Ararat containing construction water and ground water; Hazardous Waste records available on site; include the cost of Municipality waste from roof - Health hazards to Management Plan; - Asbestos-containing asbestos-containing replacement construction workers and - Provision of ACM Handling construction waste found waste Construction other people which may training to workers before the at the work site piled up in transportation/disposal Contractor enter the construction start of work; designated locations; into the bill of site; - Removal of asbestos- - Asbestos-containing waste quantities. - Health hazards to waste containing roof sheets with found at the work site disposal workers and minimal fragmentation to separated from other other people which may avoid dust generation; waste; enter waste disposal site. - Watering of roof sheets - No excessive amount of during removal to minimize asbestos-containing dust generation; construction waste stored - Temporary storage of on site; removed roof sheets under a - Personnel handling cover in a designated location asbestos-containing waste within the fenced area of SS; found wearing uniforms and protective gear 22 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ARARAT-2 SUBSTATION Activity Potential Impact Mitigation Measure Indicator of Mitigation Cost of Mitigation Responsibility for Mitigation - Timely removal of roof sheets (eyeglasses and to the designated disposal site respirators) during in a covered truck; inspections. - Covering of asbestos- containing waste with a layer of earth at the site of its final disposal; - Wearing uniforms and protective gear (eyeglasses and respirators) by personnel handling asbestos-containing waste at any stage. 15. Generation of toxic waste - Pollution of soil, surface - Implementation of the - Hazardous waste found at To be included in the Construction from replacement of water and ground water Hazardous Waste the work site separated SS’s operation and Contractor batteries due to leakage or spillage Management Plan; from other waste; maintenance budget of acid from old - Strict separation of toxic - Hazardous waste found at HVEN equipment; waste (used lead batteries, the Ararat-2 SS stored in - Health hazards to etc.) from other types of safe containers with a construction workers and waste generated at the tight-fitting lid and labeled other people which may substation; with details of enter the construction - Preparation of toxic waste for composition, properties site; temporary storage through and handling information. - Health hazards to placement in containers and workers and other people full labeling (details of which may enter waste composition, properties and storing site. handling information); - Preparation of premises for temporary storage of toxic waste (provision of non- permeable flooring, ventilation systems, security systems, etc.); - Safe and secure temporary storage of toxic waste. 23 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ARARAT-2 SUBSTATION Activity Potential Impact Mitigation Measure Indicator of Mitigation Cost of Mitigation Responsibility for Mitigation 16. Generation of toxic waste - Pollution of soil, surface - Implementation of the - Hazardous waste found at To be included in the Construction from the replacement of water and ground water Hazardous Materials the work site separated SS’s operation and Contractor mercury vapor lamps due to release of mercury Management Plan; from other waste; maintenance budget from replaced lamps into - Strict separation of used - Hazardous waste found at HVEN the environment; mercury vapor lamps from the Ararat-2 SS in safe - Health hazards to other types of waste containers with a tight- construction workers and generated at the substation; fitting lid and labeled with other people which may - Preparation of toxic waste for details of composition, enter the construction storage through placement in properties and handling site; containers with a tight-fitting information. - Health hazards to lid and full labeling (details of workers and other people composition, properties and which may enter waste handling information); storing site. - Safe and secure storage of mercury lamps. 17. Construction site re- Loss of aesthetical value of - Dismantlement of - No remnants of a work Included in Construction cultivation and the landscape due to construction base (if any) and camp left behind after project costs Contractor landscaping rehabilitation of the SS temporary access roads to the demobilization of site (if any) and contractor; harmonization of the areas - Temporary access roads with the landscape; harmonized with - Final cleaning of the landscape and enabling construction site and conditions provided for permanent access roads and natural regeneration of landscaping-greening of the vegetation; area. - Construction site landscaped and greened. 18. Traffic and Pedestrian Direct or indirect hazards to - Implementation of the Traffic - Properly secured Included in Construction Safety public traffic and Management Plan; construction site; project costs Contractor pedestrians by construction - Signposting, warning signs, - Clearly visible site and the activities barriers and traffic diversions; public warned of all - Traffic management system potential hazards; and staff training, especially - Regulated construction- for site access and near-site related traffic. heavy traffic. Provision of safe passages and crossings for 24 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ARARAT-2 SUBSTATION Activity Potential Impact Mitigation Measure Indicator of Mitigation Cost of Mitigation Responsibility for Mitigation pedestrians where construction traffic interferes; - Adjustment of working hours to local traffic patterns, e.g. avoiding major transport activities during rush hours; - Active traffic management by trained and visible staff at the site, if required for safe and convenient passage for the public. OPERATION PHASE 1. Generation of hazardous - Health hazards to SS - Development and - Hazardous Waste To be included in the HVEN waste (oily rags, oil- staff; implementation of the Management Plan is SS’s operation and contaminated sand) - Pollution of soil, surface Hazardous Waste available and enforced maintenance budget and ground water in SS Management Plan; during the operation; area and its surroundings. - Separation of hazardous - Good sanitary conditions waste from other types of in and around SS. waste generated at substation; - Presence of appropriately sealed and protected storage area for hazardous substances; - Arrangements in place with especially licensed entities for regular out-transporting and recycling/disposal of hazardous waste in compliance with the national legislation and the best national practice. 2. Operation and Pollution of soil, surface - Availability of spill kits on-site Good sanitary conditions in To be included in the HVEN maintenance of SS and ground water in SS for the clean-up of spills and and around SS SS’s operation and equipment area and its surroundings leaks of oil; maintenance budget 25 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ARARAT-2 SUBSTATION Activity Potential Impact Mitigation Measure Indicator of Mitigation Cost of Mitigation Responsibility for Mitigation - Preventing leakage and spillage of oil during operation and maintenance; - Timely cleaning any oil leakages and accidental spillages. 3. Emergency preparedness Disruption of the SS Presence of fire alarm and fire Smooth operation of the SS To be included in the HVEN operation causing nuisance localization system, and SS’s operation and to the consumers emergency back-up systems for maintenance budget power supply 26 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ARARAT-2 SUBSTATION ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN Activity What Where How When Why Who (Is the parameter to be (Is the parameter (Is the parameter (Define the (Is the parameter (Is responsible monitored?) to be to be monitored?) frequency / or being monitored?) for monitored?) continuous?) monitoring?) CONSTRUCTION PHASE 1. General conditions - Availability and enforcement of Construction Inspection of Periodically during Ensure compliance HVEN Construction EMP, OHS site documents; construction and with the specified by Management Plan, Hazardous Inspection of upon its completion national legislation Waste Management Plan, activities and EMP Emergency Preparedness and environmental Response Plan, and Traffic requirements Management Plan 2. Provision of Purchase of construction materials In the provider’s Verification of During conclusion of Ensure reliability of HVEN construction materials from the registered providers office or labels of the supply contracts construction warehouse materials and/or materials and their certificates if any safety for human health 3. Transportation of - Technical condition of vehicles - Construction Inspection of roads Selective - Limit pollution of HVEN construction materials and machinery; site; adjacent to the SS inspections during soil and air from and waste - Confinement and protection of - Routes of in the direction of work hours emissions; Traffic Policeof truck loads with lining; transportation the movement - Limit nuisance to RoA Movement of - Respect of the established hours of construction route local communities construction machinery and routes of transportation. materials and from noise and wastes. vibration; - Minimize traffic disruption. 4. Dust Air condition on-site Construction site Visual inspection Recurrent Reduce risks for the HVEN and access road staff and neighboring communities 5. Noise - Observance of working hours: Construction site - Visual inspection; - Recurrent Reduce nuisance for HVEN 9AM-6PM; - Instrumental - Within 2 weeks staff and neighboring - Technical condition of vehicles measurement of following a communities and machinery; noise levels (in complaint - Noise levels (in case of case of complaints) complaints). 27 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ARARAT-2 SUBSTATION Activity What Where How When Why Who (Is the parameter to be (Is the parameter (Is the parameter (Define the (Is the parameter (Is responsible monitored?) to be to be monitored?) frequency / or being monitored?) for monitored?) continuous?) monitoring?) 6. Maintenance of - Washing of cars and construction Construction site Inspection of Selective - Avoid pollution of HVEN construction equipment outside the activities inspections during water and soil with equipment construction site or on maximum work hours oil products due to distance from natural streams; operation of - Refueling or lubrication of equipment; construction equipment at the - Timely localize fire predetermined filling and decrease stations/service centers; possible damage. - Provision of spill kits on-site for the clean-up of spills and leaks of oil; - Preventing leakage and spillage of oil during maintenance; - Timely cleaning any oil leakages and accidental spillages. 7. Earth works - Topsoil removal and temporary Construction site Inspection of During earth works - Limit loss of HVEN stockpiling for re-cultivation of activities vegetation due to the land; ground piling and - Temporary storage of excavated minimization of soil at determined places; pollution of surface - Backfilling of the excavated water reservoirs ground as needed and disposal of with particles; the excess mass to the places, - Limit pollution with approved in writing. contaminated soil of surface and ground waters. 8. Generation of non- - Temporary storage of Construction site; Inspection of Periodically during - Prevent pollution HVEN hazardous construction construction waste in especially Waste disposal activities construction and of soil, surface waste allocated bunded/lined areas site Inspection of upon its completion water and ground Ararat within the fenced area of SS; documents water; Municipality - Written agreement on the - Avoid accidents at disposal of excess material and the SS site due to scattered 28 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ARARAT-2 SUBSTATION Activity What Where How When Why Who (Is the parameter to be (Is the parameter (Is the parameter (Define the (Is the parameter (Is responsible monitored?) to be to be monitored?) frequency / or being monitored?) for monitored?) continuous?) monitoring?) construction waste obtained fragments of from the Municipality of Ararat; construction - Timely disposal of wastes to the materials and formally designated locations. debris; - Retain esthetic appearance of the sites area and its surroundings. 9. Production of liquid - Arrangement and maintenance of Construction site Inspection of Total period of Reduce pollution of Construction wastes toilets in compliance with activities construction surface and ground Contractor sanitation norms at the waters construction site 10. Generation of waste - Temporary storage of Land plot of Inspection of Periodically during - Prevent pollution HVEN from the removal of decommissioned equipment in Ararat-2 SS activities construction and of soil, surface obsolete equipment especially designated location of upon its completion water and ground Ararat-2 SS. water; - Avoid accidents at the construction site due to scattered decommissioned materials and equipment; - Retain esthetic appearance of the SS area and its surroundings. 11. Generation of waste Storage conditions of oils at Ararat- Ararat-2 SS Visual inspection Periodically during Avoid pollution of HVEN from replacement of 2 SS storage of oils soil and water transformer oils 12. Generation of - Provision of ACM Handling Construction site; Inspection of Periodically during - Prevention of HVEN asbestos-containing training to workers before the activities construction and health hazards to construction waste start of work; Inspection of upon its completion construction Ararat from roof replacement training records workers and other Municipality 29 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ARARAT-2 SUBSTATION Activity What Where How When Why Who (Is the parameter to be (Is the parameter (Is the parameter (Define the (Is the parameter (Is responsible monitored?) to be to be monitored?) frequency / or being monitored?) for monitored?) continuous?) monitoring?) - Removal of asbestos containing Waste disposal people which may roof sheets with minimal site enter the fragmentation to avoid dust construction site; generation; - Prevention of - Watering of roof sheets during health hazards to removal to minimize dust waste disposal generation; workers and other - Temporary storage of removed people which may roof sheets under a cover in a enter waste designated location within the disposal site. fenced area of SS; - Timely removal of roof sheets to the designated disposal site in a covered truck; - Covering of asbestos containing waste with a layer of earth at the site of its final disposal; - Wearing uniforms and protective gear (eyeglasses and respirators) by workers and personnel handling asbestos containing waste at any stage. 13. Generation of toxic - Strict separation of toxic waste - Premises of the Visual inspection - During Avoid pollution of HVEN waste from (used lead batteries, etc.) from Ararat-2 SS transportation of soil and water replacement of other types of waste generated toxic waste; Inspectorate batteries at the SS; - Periodically during for Nature - Preparation of toxic waste for storage of toxic Protection and temporary on-site storage waste. Mineral through placement in containers Resources and full labeling (details of composition, properties and handling information); - Preparation of premises for on- site storage of toxic waste 30 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ARARAT-2 SUBSTATION Activity What Where How When Why Who (Is the parameter to be (Is the parameter (Is the parameter (Define the (Is the parameter (Is responsible monitored?) to be to be monitored?) frequency / or being monitored?) for monitored?) continuous?) monitoring?) (provision of non-permeable flooring, ventilation systems, security systems, etc.); - Safe placement of toxic waste for temporary storage. 14. Generation of toxic - Strict separation of used mercury - Premises of the Visual inspection - Periodically during Avoid pollution of HVEN waste from vapor lamps from other types of Ararat-2 SS. storage of toxic soil and water replacement of waste generated at the SS; waste. Inspectorate mercury vapor lamps for Nature - Preparation of toxic waste for Protection and storage through placement in Mineral containers with a tight-fitting lid Resources and full labeling (details of composition, properties and handling information); - Safe placement of mercury lamps for storage. 15. Construction site re- - Dismantlement of construction Construction site, Inspection of Final period of Reduce loss of HVEN cultivation and base (if any) and temporary access roads activities construction aesthetical value of landscaping access roads to the site (if any) the landscape due to and harmonization of the areas rehabilitation of the with the landscape; SS - Final cleaning of the construction site and permanent access roads and landscaping-greening of the area. 16. Workers’ health and - Construction workers wearing Construction site Inspection of Total period of Reduce probability of HVEN safety uniforms and PPE; activities works traumas and - Strict compliance with the rules accidents to of construction equipment constructors operation and usage of PPE; 31 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ARARAT-2 SUBSTATION Activity What Where How When Why Who (Is the parameter to be (Is the parameter (Is the parameter (Define the (Is the parameter (Is responsible monitored?) to be to be monitored?) frequency / or being monitored?) for monitored?) continuous?) monitoring?) - Strict compliancewith the national regulations forconstruction works; - Presence of basic fire extinguishing means; - Availability of labor safety training and instruction records. OPERATION PHASE 1. Hazardous waste - Separation of hazardous waste Premises of SS - Inspection of SS Total period of - Maintenance of Inspectorate management (oily from other types of waste - Checking operation of the SS good sanitary for Nature rags, oil-contaminated generated at substation presence and conditions at SS; Protection and sand) - Presence of appropriately sealed validity of waste - Limitation of soil, Mineral and protected storage area for removal and surface and ground Resources hazardous substances; disposal water pollution. - Arrangements in place with agreement with Ministry of especially licensed entities for a licensed entity. Territorial regular out-transporting and Administration disposal of hazardous waste in and compliance with the national Infrastructure legislation and the best national practice. 2. Operation and - Availability of spill kits on-site for SS area Inspection of SS Total period of - Prevention of HVEN maintenance of SS the clean-up of spills and leaks of premises operation of the health hazards to equipment oil; facility staff and other Ministry of - Preventing leakage and spillage people which may Territorial of oil during operation and enter the site; Administration maintenance; - Avoid pollution of and - Timely cleaning any oil leakages water and soil with Infrastructure and accidental spillages. oil products due to maintenance and operation of equipment; 32 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ARARAT-2 SUBSTATION Activity What Where How When Why Who (Is the parameter to be (Is the parameter (Is the parameter (Define the (Is the parameter (Is responsible monitored?) to be to be monitored?) frequency / or being monitored?) for monitored?) continuous?) monitoring?) - Timely localize and decrease expected damage in case of fire. 3. Electric and Magnetic Electric and Magnetic Field In the area of Electro meter and Six monthly Reduce risks for HVEN Field intensity operation and at Gauss meter the staff and the fence neighboring Ministry of communities Health 4. Workers’ health and - Workers wearing uniforms and At the SS Periodic check-ups Periodically per Avoid accidents HVEN safety PPE; specified in national and health impacts - Strict compliance with the rules norms and to SS’s workers Ministry of of SS’s equipment operation and procedures Territorial usage of PPE; Administration - Availability of training records. and Infrastructure 5. Emergency Presence of fire alarm and fire SS area Periodic check-ups, Total period of - Reduce risks for Ministry of preparedness localization system, and emergency including operation of the the staff and Territorial back-up systems for power supply drills/simulations facility neighboring Administration communities; and - Avoid disruption of Infrastructure SS’s operation. Ministry of Emergency Situations 33 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ARARAT-2 SUBSTATION 7. DOCUMENTED PROCESS /MINUTES OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION Introduction The Environmental Management Plan for rehabilitation of Ararat-2 substation- both in English and Armenian languages - were published to solicit public feedback. The timeframe of March 14, 2017 to March27, 2017 was allowed for ascertaining concerns and obtaining comments/responses from concerned persons via regular mail (full address of HVEN was provided), email and corporate telephone number, which was available from 9 AM to 6 PM on business days. Materials and Methods The English and Armenian versions of the draft EMP were posted on the web site of HVEN(http://www.hven.am/myfiles/files/pdfs/Notifications/Draft%20EMP_Ararat- 2_SS.pdfhttp://www.hven.am/myfiles/files/pdfs/Notifications/%D4%B1%D6%80%D5%A1%D6% 80%D5%A1%D5%BF-2_%D4%B2%D4%BF%D5%8A.pdf). Brief information on planned works, locations (web site address and municipality) of disclosed draft EMP document, and HVEN’s contact information (including full address, email, telephone number, and contact person’s name) were placed at substation’s entrance/fencing to allow people to express any questions or concerns regarding the document. Hard copy of draft EMP was submitted to the Ararat Municipality. The electronic copies of the draft EMP and HVEN’s contact information were also submitted to the following non-governmental organizations:  Ararat Aarhus Center – Mr. G. Nanyan, Head of the Center;  Yerevan Aarhus Center – Ms. S. Ayvazyan, Head of the Center;  Acopian Center for the Environment, American University of Armenia – Mr. A. Amirkhanian, Director;  Transparency International Anticorruption Center, Armenia – Ms. S. Ayvazyan, Executive Director; and  “Energy Saving Alliance” Armenian Branch – Ms. A. Pasoyan, Director. 34 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ARARAT-2 SUBSTATION PHOTO DOCUMENTATION Notifications placed at Ararat-2 substation 35