Republic of Tajikistan Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project Grant №: D 4310-TJ of the International Development Association ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN The ESMP has been developed for construction and operation phases of the Chillanasos water supply scheme comprising Subzones 1.2 and FOR CHILLANASOS WATER 1.3 of Vosse district Developed by the MIDP PMU SUPPLY SCHEME IN VOSSE Dushanbe – August 27, 2020 Contents Contents ................................................................................................................................................................... 2 LIST OF ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS ........................................................................2 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ..................................................................................................4 2. INTRODUCTION ..............................................................................................................6 2.1. Project organizational framework ..................................................................................6 2.2. Project description .......................................................................................................6 2.3. Scope of the ESMP .................................................................................................... 11 3. LEGISLATION................................................................................................................ 12 3.1. National legislation .................................................................................................... 12 3.2. World Bank’s Safeguard Policies and their relevance to the project ................................. 14 4. BASELINE CONDITIONS ............................................................................................... 14 4.1. Environmental background ............................................................................................. 14 4.2. Cultural heritage ........................................................................................................... 15 4.3. Population and jamoats in project villages ........................................................................ 22 5. ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES................ 23 5.1. Potential negative environmental and social impacts.......................................................... 23 5.2. Potential positive impacts ............................................................................................... 25 5.3. COVID-19 Outbreak Risks and urgent measures ............................................................... 25 5.4. Environmental and Social Mitigation Measures ................................................................ 27 Chance Finding Procedures .................................................................................................. 28 Grievance Redress Mechanism .............................................................................................. 29 Environmental and Social Monitoring Plan ............................................................................. 31 6. INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES ...................................... 31 6.1. Training needs .............................................................................................................. 31 6.2. Reporting arrangements ................................................................................................. 32 6.3. ESMP Disclosure .......................................................................................................... 32 7. ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MITIGATION PLAN ................................................. 33 8. ESMP IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING ............................................................. 69 9. ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MONITORING PLAN ................................................ 70 10. ANNEXES ................................................................................................................... 86 10.1. Social Screening Documents for sub-zone 1.2. and 1.3. .................................................. 86 10.2. Checklist for preliminary environmental audit ............................................................... 89 10.3. Sample ESMP implementation report ........................................................................... 96 10.4. Opinion of the State Ecological Expertise ................................................................... 126 10.5. Land ceritificates obtained for Chillanasos scheme ...................................................... 127 1 LIST OF ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS АСМ Asbestos-containing material ARAP Abbreviated Resettlement Action Plan CHCE Complex of housing and communal enterprises CBO Community Based Organization CFCs Chlorofluorocarbons CO Carbon monoxide CSO Civil Society Organization DALY Disability Adjusted Life Years WDO Water drinking organization EA Environmental Assessment EHS Environmental, Health and Safety EIA Environmental Impact Assessment ESIA Environmental and Social Impact Assessment ESMF Environmental and social Management Framework ESMP Environmental and Social Management Plan GBAO Gorno -Badakhshan Autonomous Region GRT Government of the Republic Tajikistan GRC Grievance Redress Commission GRS Grievance Redress System HH Household OH&S Оccupational Health and Safety KMK The State Unitary Enterprise «Khojagii Manziliu Kommunali» MEWR Ministry of Energy and Water Resources MOHSP Ministry of Health and Social Protection M&E Monitoring and Evaluation NGO Non- Governmental Organization NOx Nitrogen Oxide NRW Non-revenue Water O&M Operation & Maintenance IH&S Industrial Hygiene and Safety PAP Project Affected Person 2 PM Particulate matter PMU Project Management Unit PPE Personal protective equipment PCB Polychlorinated biphenyl RAP Resettlement Action Plan RRF Resettlement Policy Framework RT Republic of Tajikistan RWSS Rural Water Supply and Sanitation RWSSP Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project SCEP The State Committee on Environmental Protection SEP Stakeholder Engagement Plan SES Sanitary Epidemiological Control Service SO2 Sulphur dioxide SUE “KMK” The State Unitary Enterprise «Khojagii Manziliu Kommunali» TMP Traffic management plan TSP Total suspended particles WB World Bank WEEE Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment WHO World Health Organization WSS Water Supply System WT Water treatment WTP Water Treatment Plant WASH Water, sanitation and hygiene 3 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project, financed by the World Bank, targets improvements in water supply and sanitation services in certain rural locations of Khatlon region, including Vosse district. The majority of the population in Vosse district does not have access to water supply services, relying on the water from open irrigation canals or low-quality water from the boreholes. There are eight Jamoats in this district. All five zones within the Vosse district were selected for the investments under the project with zones 1, 3 and 4 prioritized for the first phase of investment. This Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) has been prepared for the “Chillanasos” scheme - subzone 1.2 and 1.3., and examines the specific impacts and measures required to mitigate identified impacts. The ESMP is based on the project ESMF prepared back in 2019, the findings of site visits, meetings with local stakeholders, public consultations in the target areas and available project designs. The ESMP establishes a critical link between the management and mitigation measures during the construction and operation phases of the project. It provides details of how implementation and effectiveness of the measures shall be monitored and supervised. The State Unitary Enterprise KMK is the Implementing Agency of the project. A Project Management Unit (PMU) for the closed Municipal Infrastructure Development Project was assigned responsible for the project’s day to day implementation, and hence will coordinate all project activities, including future tendering procedures and contract management. As part of its mandate, the PMU will be responsible for updating the ESMP as necessary according to any changes or updates made to the design after completion of the ESMP. The PMU is also responsible for disclosure of the ESMP, and subsequent required updates. The PMU will be responsible for ensuring that the project complies with relevant laws, standards, and guidelines, including ensuring the designs are approved by the State Expertise of engineering designs. For the Chillanasos water supply scheme the approval of State expertise was acquired (№. ГЭ-85 193/20). There are no officially national/international protected nature reserves or other important areas for biodiversity in the two sub-project zones. The project sites include a variety of historical monuments and places of cultural value, which are objects of conservation. The main cultural resources that have been identified in the available literature have also been verified with the participation of local stakeholders to avoid potential impacts during the civil works. The following potential environmental impacts have been identified as most significant during the operation phase - impacts on groundwater resources due to overloading of hydrogeological structures, increased volume of wastewater, which cannot be properly diverted and cleaned in the absence of the sewers, collectors and wastewater treatment facilities in the project area, improper waste/hazardous waste management including improper disposal of contents of the septic tanks. The ESMP table outlines specific mitigation measures for management of environmental and social impacts and identifies the responsibilities for implementing and supervising the mitigation measures. The table is arranged into the two main project phases according to when the relevant mitigation measures should be undertaken: construction phase and operation phase. ESMP will be an integral part of the bidding documents and will be included into the works contract for the construction of a drinking water supply system for both sub-zones 1.2 and 1.3. In the course of civil works, unexpected impacts may occur or mitigation measures may not be carried out properly. In order to provide an efficient channel for the local people to voice their concerns, a grievance 4 redress mechanism shall be established and maintained throughout the construction period. The ESMP provides an outline of the mechanism for submitting grievances and their resolution. The mechanism will be clearly explained to affected persons in the initial stages of the project and the company responsible for establishment of the WASH committees and implementation of the GRM at the jamoat level has been hired. The detailed procedures for redress of grievances and the appeals process will be widely publicized among the affected people by the PMU. 5 2. INTRODUCTION The Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project, financed by the World Bank, targets improvements to water supply and sanitation services in certain rural locations of Khatlon region. This Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) examines the impacts and mitigation for the selected scheme – “Chillanasos” (sub-zone 1.2 and 1.3. - situated in Zone 1 in Vosse district). A separate Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF) report has also been prepared to ensure that if involuntary land acquisition (either temporary or permanent) is required for the project, then appropriate procedures are followed. No resettlement is foreseen in the area of the Chillanasos scheme. Chillanasos WS scheme includes fourteen settlements including in subzone 1.2. – 8 settlements and in subzone 1.3. - 6 settlements, as well as "Shurqishloq" and “Selbur” reservoirs (pressure regulating reservoirs). 2.1. Project organizational framework The State Unitary Enterprise KMK is the Project Implementing Agency. A MIDP Project Management Unit (PMU) will co-ordinate all project activities, including future tendering procedures and contract management issues, and will be in charge of the day-to-day management of the Project. The PMU is responsible for the implementation of the ESMP. The PMU will be responsible for planning and coordinating resettlement. At the district level the grievance redress mechanism has been established by including respective authorities from relevant stakeholder organizations. The project is also working in parallel to establish WASH committees at the jamoat level to ensure that communities located in the area are well informed about the construction plans, progress and considered mitigation measures at the construction and post-constructions phases, as well as that they are fully informed about the established GRM system for the management of grievances and resettlement. SUE KMK will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the water supply systems, through the local Vodokanal or Tojikobdehot branches (hereinafter referred to as the “The Operator”) operating in the project areas. 2.2. Project description The project envisages the construction of a drinking water supply system in Zone 1.2 and 1.3. of Vosse district -Chillanasos scheme relying on the use of groundwater. This scheme provides water for 8 villages in subzone 1.2.: Selbur, Shurkishloq, Gulgasht, Istiqlol, Zafarobod, Dahanachiyon (Muminobod district), Navkoram, Ohjari bolo (upper part of Ohjar village) and 6 villages in subzone 1.3. – Ohjar (underpart of Ohjar village), Fayzobod, Mehrobod (Qurbonshahid), Guliston, Chorvodoron, Tugay. These villages are supplied by gravity from the designed pressure regulating reservoirs “Shurkishlok” and “Selbur”. Water is supplied to the tanks by 2nd stage pump station. Zone 1: Guldara (Гулдара), E.Khojaev (Э.Ходжаев), Zardolubog (Зардолубог), Khulbek (Хулбек), Aral (Арал), Zarkamar (Заркамар), Shurkishlok (Шуркишлок), Gulgasht (Гулгашт), Ohjar (Охджар), Istiklol (Истиклол), Zafarobod (Зафаробод), Navkoram (Навкорам), Selbur (Селбур), Tugay (Тугай), Fayzobod (Файзобод), Mehrobod (Мехробод), Guliston (Гулистон), Chorvodoron (Чорводорон) and Muminobod (Муминобод). 6 “Chillanasos” WS scheme (Sub-zone 1.2.): Selbur, Shurkishlok, Gulgasht, Istiklol, Zafarobod, Navkoram, Ohjari bolo (upper part of Ohjari settlement), Dahanachiyon (Muminobod district) “Chillanasos” WS scheme (Sub-zone 1.3.): Ohjar (underpart of Ohjar village), Fayzobod, Mekhrobod (Qurbonshahid), Guliston, Chorvodoron, Tugay. Subzone 1.1. 1.1. Subzone 1.2. Subzone 1.3. 7 Zone 1 Подзона 1.1 Подзона 1.2 Подзона 1.3 8 The project envisages development of the new well-filed and other facilities on the territory of the Chillanasos scheme, including: ✓ Drilling new wells. Technological equipment; ✓ Overground pavilion for wells; ✓ The clockhouse with checkpoint, toilet (for 1 point) and 1 handwashing facility – all in the same location; ✓ Septic tank (for sewage of the toilet) at 4.0 m3 ; ✓ Intra-site water supply network - d100 - 200mm steel pipes for technological purposes, from the well-field to the pumping station; ✓ Intra-site power network, including transformer - technological and domestic purposes at the well-field site; ✓ Chlorination unit (building for chlorination with ventilation and process equipment), with a productivity of 0.2 kg / h on active chlorine, located on the territory of the well-filed. The area under the chlorination unit is 9sq.m.; ✓ Building of the 2nd booster pumping station, with productivity of 18.0 m3 / h, pressure H-120 m; ✓ Premises for operating personnel, including a shift engineer room, staff room for 3 people, laboratory room. ✓ New drinking water tanks - 2 tanks with the volume of 250 m3 each; ✓ Fencing - 2 meters high, from cement blocks; ✓ Internal roads and lighting - landscaping, lighting in accordance with existing standards, rainwater drainage; ✓ External power supply. The project envisages construction of 4 new pressure regulating reservoirs at individual sites at the distance from the Chillanasos wellfield. These sites include reservoirs, absorbent filters, transformer substations, fencing, external power supply, lighting, gatehouse and internal roads. The project includes the construction of new water pipelines and intra-settlement distribution pipelines. Pipelines are made of polyethylene. Steel pipes to be installed on water intakes. The average depth of the trenches is approximately 1.2 - 1.5 meters. The restoration and use of existing water supply networks is not considered under this Project, as it has fully deteriorated and almost non-existent. Overview of technical details: Water Supply Scheme - Subzone 1.2. and 1.3 «Chilla» water intake/wellfield The site of the existing projected water intake is located in the southeastern part of the Khulbek village. The overall water intake area is 0.9 ha. (The land ownership Certificate under No.1970 from 21.02.2020. The land certificate for 1.66 ha was issued to the service organization “Obi Dehot”). Shematic identifying locations of proposed facilities at the territory of the intake has been reviewed and endorsed in water intake approved by State expertise examinations. There are five wells on the territory of the water intake. Currently, only one well is operating, which operates only 4 hours a day. Four wells are inactive. The project provides for the complete reconstruction of this water intake with the construction of new wells and facilities. The estimated output of water intake for 2025 is 4,197 m3 / day, for 2045 - 10,048 m3 / day. Around the wells, the first belt of sanitary protection zone is provided with a distance of 15.0 meters. The 9 preliminary well depth is 100 meters. The wells are equipped with standard filters D = 273 mm, 18.0 meters long, made of stainless steel. Taking into account the fact that the hardness of the initial underground water exceeds the established standard, water softening technology has been proposed in the designs. The water softeners provide a reduction in the total hardness from 11.0 to 5.0 mg / liter. Initial water from wells is supplied to softening units, then it is processed and enters to designed water tanks with a capacity of 250 m3 each. Further, the water is supplied by second stage pumps to "Shurkishlok" and "Selbur" pressure regulating reserviours. Water disinfection is provided by imported sodium hypochlorite with a concentration of 0.8 mg / liter. The estimated dose of active chlorine is taken as 1.0 mg / liter. A dosing room has been designed for dosing GHN. For the delivery of drinking water to the anticipated service basins "Shurkishlok", the second stage pumps Q = 85 m3 / hour H = 240 m are designed (2025 - 1 working, 1 standby) (2045 - 2 workers, 1 standby). For the supply of drinking water to the designed pressure regulating reservoirs at "Selbur" site the second stage pumps will be installed with the following dimensions Q = 175 m3 / h; H = 110 m. (2025 - 1 working, 1 standby) (2045 - 2 workers, 1 standby). The pumping station is subject to complete overhaul and reconstruction to enable the installation of the entire complex of equipment. Ultrasonic flow meters are installed on the water conduits at the outlet of the station. For the power supply of the project facilities, it is planned to build a transformer substation for 2 transformers with a capacity of 1000.0 kVA each. It is planned to build a room for service personnel, where there is a shift engineer's room, a pumping station operator's and an electrician's room, as well as a room for a duty laboratory assistant for taking samples for residual chlorine. The territory of the water intake is fenced off with a fence up to 2.5 m high, landscaped, roads, rainwater disposal and landscaping in accordance with the norms. Around the wells, the first belt of the sanitary protection zone (SPZ) is provided at a distance of 15.0 meters and coincides with the projected blank fence. The calculation determined the size of the sanitary protection zone for the second and third zones. The water intake is expected to be operating full time. «Shurkishloq» pressure regulation reserviour (subzone 1.2.) The site is located on a hilly area on the southern side of the Shurkishlok village with geodetic marks of 652.00-648.00 meters. (The land ownership Certificate No.1970 from_21.02.2020, for 1.66 ha). The land certificate was issued to the service organization “Obi Dehot”). The site is free from buildings. There will be two reservoirs of 1000m3 each constructed at this site. The reservoirs are designed to store regulating, fire and emergency water volumes, taking into account population growth in 2045. The reservoirs provide water to the settlements of Shurkishlok, Selbur, Okhcharibolo, Gulgasht, Istiklol, Zafarobod, Navkoram and Muminobod. Water is supplied to the reservoirs through a pressure steel water conduit D = 219x8 mm. from the second stage pump of the reconstructed "Chillanasos" water intake. There is a sanitary protection zone of 30 meters around the tanks. The site is fenced off with a solid fence 2.5 meters high. Provision is made for lighting of the site perimeter, disposing of rainwater, landscaping and asphalt roads. Water conduits (subzone 1.2.) The projected gravity conduits with total length 17,0 km., of sub-zone 1.2 provide water to the settlements from the NNR "Shurkishlok", including Shurkishlok, Gulgasht, Selbur, Okhcharibolo, Istiklol, Zafarobod, Navkoram, Muminobod. PE pipelines GOST 18599. A metering station is provided at the entrance to each village. Air escape valve and outlets are installed on the water lines, as well as compensating pressure regulator. Intra-village water supply networks (subzone 1.2.) Intra-village water distribution networks with total length 57,2 km in subzone 1.2. designed for water 10 consumption in 2025, the networks are dead-end, branches are arranged on the networks to the projected chambers, in which individual cold water meters will be installed later. Pig launcher is provided to each household, are designed for installation from 4 to 10 water meters. Water meters are installed at the entrance to each 8 villages for metering and regulating the supplied water. Polyethylene pipes for water supply networks are used. “Sellbur” pressure regulation reserviour (subzone 1.3.) The site is located on a hilly area on the eastern side of the Selbur reservoir with geodetic marks of 594.00 meters. The land Certificate for this site belongs to the service organization SUE “Obi Dehot” of Vosse district (Land Certificate #1308, date of issue – 06.09.2019 and the land size of 1,14 ha). The site is free from buildings. This project has designed two reservoirs of 2000m3 each. The reservoirs are designed to store regulating, fire and emergency water volumes, taking into account population growth in 2045. The reservoirs provide water to the settlements of Ohjar, Tugai, Fayzobod, Mekhrobod, Guliston and Chorvodoron. Water is supplied to the reservoirs from the pumping station of the second stage pump "Chillanasos" through the pressure pipe-line D = 315x18.7 mm. There is a sanitary protection zone of 30 meters around the tanks. The site with total area 1 ha. is fenced off with a solid fence 2.5 meters high. Provision is made for lighting of the site perimeter, disposing of rainwater, landscaping and asphalt roads. Water conduits (subzone 1.3.) The projected gravity conduits with total length 23,0 km in zone 1.3 provide water to the settlements from the NNR Selbur, Okhjar, Fayzobod, Mekhrobod, Guliston, Chorvodoron. Pipelines type of PE GOST 18599. A metering station is provided at the entrance to each village. Air escape valve and outlets are installed on the water lines, as well as compensating pressure regulator. Intra-village water supply networks (subzone 1.3.) Intra-village water distribution networks with total length of 91,2 km in subzone 1.3. designed for water consumption in 2025, the networks are dead-end, branches are arranged on the networks to the projected chambers, in which individual cold water meters will be installed later. Pig launcher is provided to each household and designed for installation from 4 to 10 water meters. Water meters are installed at the entrance to each 6 villages for metering and regulating the supplied water. Polyethylene pipes for water supply networks are used. Household connections to CBs are not considered in this ESMP. 2.3. Scope of the ESMP The ESMP examines the specific impacts and mitigation required for those impacts for the “Chillanasos part” WS scheme - sub-zone 1.2. and 1.3.) during the construction and operation phases. The ESMP also examines certain institutional aspects and needs for the successful implementation of the ESMP. The ESMP is based on the ESMF, the findings of site visits, meetings with local stakeholders, and available project information and detailed designs. The ESMP also reflects on the results of the social and environmental screening completed upon finalization of the designe documents and public consultations. In the development of the ESMP, relevant World Bank policies, WBG Environmental, Health and Safety 11 (EHS) Guidelines, national legislation as well as international requirements, specifically World Health Organization Guidelines on drinking water quality were taken into consideration. Household water connections are not considered as part of the current ESMP. The relevant minutes of public consultations completed in the area are attached to this ESMP. 3. LEGISLATION 3.1. National legislation The following Tajik legislation defines a legal framework applicable to project activities: Legislation Constitution of the Republic of Tajikistan adopted on November 6, 1994 and amended by referendum on September 26, 1999 and June 22, 2003 Civil Code of the Republic of Tajikistan Part I: adopted: June 1999. Last amendment in 2006. Water Code, 2020 Law "On Drinking Water Supply and Wastewater" #1633, July 19, 2019 CODE OF HEALTH OF THE REPUBLIC OF TAJIKISTAN Law of the Republic of Tajikistan "On the licensing system" Law of the Republic of Tajikistan "On the Association of Water Users" (2020) Rules for the use of municipal water supply and sewerage systems in the Republic of Tajikistan, April 30, 2011, No. 234 The order of state control and supervision of drinking water supply dated December 31, 2011, No. 679 The procedure for keeping records in the field of drinking water supply from December 31, 2011, No. 680 Government Decree of July 31, 2001 No. 357 OGUP "Housing and Communal Services" SANITARY RULES AND STANDARDS Sanitary protection zones of sources water supply and water pipelines for household and drinking purposes (SanPiN 2.1.5.006-07) dated 28.02. 2007 No. 75 SANITARY RULES AND STANDARDS for drinking water. Hygienic requirements for water quality for centralized drinking water supply systems. Quality control. Air emissions Legislation Law "On the protection of atmospheric air" No. 915 dated December 28, 2012 Law "On ensuring the environmental safety of road transport", 08, 2015, No. 1214. Solid waste management. Soil protection. Legislation Law “On Production and Consumption Wastes”, 25.07.2005, No. 109; Government Decree of June 2, 2011 No. 279 "Procedure, conditions and methods of collection, use, disinfection, transportation, storage of industrial and domestic waste disposal in the Republic of Tajikistan" Law "On Plant Protection" dated April 16, 2012 No. 817 Law "On soil protection" dated October 16, 2009 No. 555 Environmental management Legislation Law "On Environmental Protection" No. 760 dated 2.08.2011 Law "On Environmental Expertise" dated April 16, 2012 No. 818 Law on Environmental Impact Assessment of July 18, 2017, No. 1448 Law "On Environmental Audit", No. 785 of December 26, 2011; 12 Law "On Environmental Monitoring" dated March 25, 2011 No. 707 Law "On Environmental Information", No. 279, 12.01.2011 Law "On Environmental Education of the Population" dated December 29, 2010 No. 673 The procedure for organizing and conducting an environmental impact assessment, approved by the Government Decree of August 1, 2014 No. 509 The procedure for the appointment of a mandatory environmental audit, adopted by Government Decree No. 789 dated December 31, 2014 The procedure for organizing the Unified State System of Environmental Monitoring of the Republic of Tajikistan dated December 31, 2014 No. 791 Government Decree of June 3, 2013, No. 253 "On the list of objects and types of activities for which the development of materials on environmental impact assessment is mandatory" Government Decree of December 3, 2012 No. 697 "On the Procedure for Conducting State Environmental Expertise" Land Ownership, Resettlement, Land Use Planning Legislation Civil Code Land Code Government Decree of December 30, 2011 No. 641 Procedure for compensation for losses to land users or users of other registered rights related to land and losses associated with the withdrawal of land from circulation Law of the RT "On appraisal activities" dated July 28, 2006 No. 196 Water tariffs Legislation Law "On Natural Monopolies" December 13, 1997 No. 525, amendment of May 12, 2001 No. 5 Regulation "On the Antimonopoly Service". May 3, 2010, No. 227 Regulation “On determining the cost of products (works, services) at enterprises and organizations of the Republic of Tajikistan. Approved on May 12, 1999, No. 210, revised on December 12, 2002 No. 487 Instructions for the calculation, approval and implementation of tariffs and cost estimates for products (works, services) of natural monopoly entities. May 28, 2007, No. 10 Labor, health and safety management Legislation Labor Code of 23 July 2016, No. 1329 Health Code Complaints Legislation Law "On Appeals of Individuals and Legal Entities" dated June 23, 2016 No. 1339 Civil Procedure Code of the Republic of Tajikistan dated January 5, 2008 Permits required for accomplishing the works planned for the sub-zone 1.2. and 1.3: • Land certificates for construction of water supply systems or expansion of the area required for the WS systems • Positive Conclusion of the State Expertise of architectural, urban planning and construction design documentation (No. ГЭ-85 193/20); • Opinion of the State Ecological Expertise (No. 683-15, issued on April 29, 2020) • Construction permit to be issued by the local authority • License for drilling of wells and constructions works (to be possessed by the contractor) • Special water use permit (to be issued by the State Environmental Committee as per the approved 13 design documents) • Certification of drinking water quality (continuous process by Sanitary Epidemiology Service at the local level) • Limits for wastewater discharges (volume) and their content established by the State Environmental Committee 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 , OP 4.12 Involuntary Resettlement, and OP/BP 7.50 Projects on International Waterways. According to OP 4.01, Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project is classified as environmental Category B. Construction of a drinking water supply system in sub-zone 1.2 and 1.3 also qualify for Category B. The present ESMP 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 Water and Sanitation apply to works. 4. BASELINE CONDITIONS 4.1. Environmental background In general, the Vosse region is located on the Yakhsu river (the Panj river basin), in the north it borders with the Temurmalik and Khovaling districts, in the east with the city of Kulob, in the west with the Dangara district and in the south with the Hamadoni and Farkhor districts of the Khatlon region. Vosse region, also partially occupies mountain plains in the Western Pamirs. The full-flowing Yakhsu River flows here, which flows down to the valley and supplies water to fields and pastures. In fact, the lands of the Vosse region are limited by the Vakhsh ridge in the west, the Hazratishokh foothills in the east, and the large city of Kulob in the north. The region is located on the southwestern slopes of the Darvoz ridge, the territory of the region is above- layer and floodplain terraces, the mountain slopes are covered with vegetation, flat valleys are occupied by fields and gardens, a forest-shrub belt begins at an altitude of 1600 m asl. The climate in the area is classified as subtropical and arid. A characteristic feature is a relatively large amount of annual precipitation for southern Tajikistan, it is about 350-400 mm. Most of the precipitation occurs in spring and winter. At this time, active Indian cyclonic formations are capable of carrying large humid air masses to the territory of the region. Temperatures in the valley part of the region in January average -3 ... -5 degrees, with an increase in heights, temperatures drop to -14 ... -18 degrees. Summer in the area is hot. Average temperatures at noon often cross the +40 mark, in July the average daily readings can be + 27 ... + 29 degrees. In mountainous areas, temperatures decrease with increasing altitudes. Autumn brings relatively cool and at the same time dry weather, temperatures in October average + 17 ... + 19 degrees. The first night frosts in the mountains can appear from the end of October. There are no officially national/international protected nature reserves or other important areas for biodiversity in the project areas of the Vosse district. The bordering Dangara region has two important areas for biodiversity conservation, including the new Khutalon nature reserve to be established near Dangara and the Massif Bird Nesting Reserve. However, due to the fact that the planned construction work does not imply impact on the landscape, relief, existing water bodies, and also taking into account the fact that bird 14 migration is seasonal in nature, impact on these areas for the conservation of biodiversity is not expected. The lands of the Vosse region are located within the historical region of Bactria. Here, in the Kulyab valley, there was an ancient Zoroastrian center of agriculture. An impressive monument of medieval architecture in Central Asia is the Khulbuk fortress, located in the village of Mekhrobod (Kurban Shahid), which is 7 kilometers from Vosse. The ancient settlement occupies an area of 70 hectares, but only the 9th century fortress itself, the palace of the princes of Khatlon and some archaeological fragments of the old city have survived. These objects are protected as a historical fortress-museum, where a large collection of things found during the excavation of the settlement is collected, and an art gallery of modern fine art has been created. 4.2. Cultural heritage The project site also includes a variety of historical monuments and places of cultural value, which are objects of conservation. Stakeholders in the Vosse district (Jamoat officials, Hukumat Vosse, Hulbuk Museum) advised on cultural heritage at the project sites, including: a) engineering communications must be laid with the mandatory observance of sanitary protection zones (at least 10 meters from the fencing of CH sites), b) allow monitoring the progress of work near the CH sites (if necessary). The main cultural resources that have been identified in the available literature have also been verified with the participation of local stakeholders. The resulting list of historical monuments and places of cultural value for the sub- zone 1.2. and 1.3. of the project and their location in the Vosse district are shown in the table below. Sub- № Description Settlement Jamoat Category Type zone Guliston Historical Archaeological 1 1.2. Guliston fortress Guliston object site, 1-4 century Guliston Historical Archaeological 2 1.2. Graveyard Guliston Guliston object site, 1-2 century Historical Archaeological 3 1.3. Sagani Hulbuk Mehrobod Guliston object site, 11 century Archaeological 4 1.3. Hulbuk fortress Mehrobod Guliston Historical area site, 9-11 century Crypts of the Historical Archaeological 5 1.3. Mehrobod Guliston Huttalon kings object site, 9-11 century Historical Archaeological 6 1.3. Hulbuk tower Mehrobod Guliston object site, 11 century The section below considers the effects on cultural heritage sites identified in the vicinity of Chillanasos WS scheme. Agreements on chance findings are reflected below and in the description of Institutional Agreements and Responsibilities. 15 № Description Settlement Jamoat Category Type 1 Guliston fortress Guliston Guliston Historical Archaeological object site, 1-4 century Location: The Central part of the Guliston settlement Source: Google Earth Pro Possibility of negative impact related to construction works: No As per the DEDs no works are expected to interfere/ be carried out on the territory of the fortress, as the work sites are at least 30 meters away from the fencing of the historic site. Works planned in proximity to the CH site include laying an intra-settlement pipeline along the route of the existing rural road. The design of the network was made taking into account the increased reliability and duration of operation, as well as the maximum savings in the territory they occupy (wells, water meter wells). 16 № Description Settlement Jamoat Category Type 2 Graveyard Guliston Guliston Historical Archaeological Guliston object site, 1-2 century Location: West Side of settlement Guliston Source: Google Earth Pro Possibility of negative impact related to construction works: No As per the DEDs at a remote distance of not less than 35 meters from the historical object, a main water conduit will pass, which meets regulatory requirements. 17 N Description Settlement Jamoat Category Type o. 3 «Sagani Hulbuk» Mehrobod Guliston Historical Archaeological object site, 11 century Location: The central part of the village of Mekhrobod, the edge of the terrace of the right bank of the Surkhob River Source: GoogleEarthPro Object description. Possibility of negative impact in connection with construction works: The site - (located inside the Khulbuk settlement), no construction works are expected to interfere/ be carried out on the territory of the fortress, as the work sites are at least 30 meters away from the fencing of 18 the historic site (Hulbuk fortress) and along the existing road. Description Settlement Jamoat Category Type N o. 4 « Hulbuk fortress» Mehrobod Guliston Historical Archaeological object site, 9-11 century Location: The central part of the village of Mekhrobod, the edge of the terrace of the right bank of the Surkhob River Source: GoogleEarthPro Object description. Possibility of negative impact in connection with construction work: The territory of the site is 16.0 hectares. DEDs no works are expected to interfere/ be carried out on the territory of the fortress, as the work sites are at least 30 meters away from the fencing of the historic site and along the existing the existing road. 19 No. Description Settlement Jamoat Category Type 5 «Crypts of the Mehrobod Guliston Historical Archaeological Huttalon kings» object site, 11 century Location: The central part of the village of Mekhrobod, the edge of the terrace of the right bank of the Surkhob River Source: GoogleEarthPro Possibility of negative impact related to construction works: No As per the object (located inside the Khulbuk settlement) no works are expected to interfere/ be carried out on the territory of the fortress, as the work sites are at least 30 meters away from the fencing of the Hulbuk fortress and along the existing the existing road. 20 N Description Settlement Jamoat Category Type o. 6 «Hulbuk tower» Mehrobod Guliston Historical Archaeological object site, 11 century Location: 150 meters south of Khulbuk Settlement Source: GoogleEarthPro Possibility of negative impact related to construction works: No As per the object (located inside the Khulbuk fortress) no works are expected to interfere/ be carried out on the territory of the fortress, as the work sites are at least 30 meters away from the fencing of the Hulbuk fortress and along the existing the existing road. 21 4.3. Population and jamoats in project villages Most of the population of Vosse district (including the considered subzones 1.2. and 1.3.) does not have access to water supply services, relying on water from open irrigation canals or poor quality water from wells. There are eight jamoats in this area. Detailed designs have been prepared for all five zones of the Vosse district, however zones 1, 3 and 4 have been selected for investments under the project so far. The settlements covered by sub-zones 1.2 and 1.3 are listed below: The villages covered by the project and population data are provided in the following tables. Settlements within «Chillanasos” scheme (sub-zone 1.2. and 1.3.) and population data in 2019. Subzone 1.2.: No. № Settlement name Jamoat Population Households 1 Selbur M. Mahmadaliev 3963 413 2 Shurkishloq M. Mahmadaliev 1238 157 3 Gulgasht M. Mahmadaliev 1336 161 4 Istiqlol A. Avazov 2204 297 5 Zafarobod Guliston 1456 216 6 Navkoram M.Vaysov 1115 120 7 Ohjari bolo M. Mahmadaliev 2941 288 8 Dahanachiyon Muminobod district 760 50 Total 15 013 1 702 Subzone 1.3.: No. No. Settlement name Jamoat Population Households 1 Ohjar M. Mahmadiev 5881 575 2 Fayzobod Guliston 3081 368 3 Mehrobod Guliston 10334 1206 4 Guliston Guliston 6992 763 5 Chorvodoron A.Avazov 600 87 6 Tugay M. Mahmadaliev 491 65 Total 27379 3064 . Source: PMU and Statistical Agency in Vosse District 22 5. ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES 5.1. Potential negative environmental and social impacts Social and environmental screening for the “Chillanasos” Scheme was carried out and key potential impacts and risks were identified for fourteen settlements and Shurkishlok and Selbur reservoirs. Relevant protocols are attached to this ESMP. A summary of the main potential impacts is provided below. Impacts, and associated mitigation, are covered more fully in the ESMP mitigation table below. Construction period: ✓ Overloading hydrogeological structure, destruction of wells, inaccurate construction of new wells ✓ Air pollution – emissions, odor, dust, noise and vibrations ✓ Damaging living nature, vegetation and gardens affected due to clearance for construction of infrastructure ✓ Wasting natural resources ✓ Negative impacts on Physical Cultural Resources ✓ Soil disturbance and erosion during earth works ✓ Waste/Hazardous waste generation and ACM (Asbestos Containing Material) generation ✓ Negative impacts on living organisms ✓ Soil, water/groundwater pollution ✓ Temporary disruption in water supplies and wastewater discharge ✓ Drinking water quality deterioration in existing water supply systems during works ✓ Traffic disturbance and accidents ✓ Street and home inaccessibility during construction and restriction of access to services and buildings ✓ Involuntary resettlement (acquisition of land [temporary and permanent], loss of structures, trees, crops, restriction of access to services, livelihood impacts) ✓ Dissatisfaction in local community: project sites, activities, labor influx, under representation of women’s views, management of complaints ✓ Negative impact on health of workers ✓ Increased risks of accidents of workers/residents ✓ Damage of property ✓ Poor households unable to pay for costs for connecting to the WS. Poor and vulnerable households’ difficulty organizing connection to the WS system with the Operator/ special Contractor. Operational period: ✓ Exploitation of groundwater sources leading to permanent damage of hydrogeological structure and/or 23 ecosystems; ✓ Insufficient water quality/quantity ✓ Customer wastewater discharge, including increased gray wastewater discharge due to construction/rehabilitation of water supply system ✓ Wasting water caused by leakages from the network/excessive use of water by customers ✓ Wasting natural resources ✓ Damaging living nature ✓ Generation of waste ✓ Air pollution – emissions, odor from water treatment facilities and wastewater facilities, ozone layer depleting, noise ✓ Soil, water/groundwater pollution ✓ Involuntary resettlement (acquisition of land [temporary and permanent], loss of structures, trees, crops, restriction of access to services, livelihood impacts) ✓ Unwillingness to pay for water supply services, illegal connections ✓ Poor households unable to pay for water supply services and connection to the water supply system ✓ Conflicts with local community due to the use of land and water resources ✓ Increased incidents of hygiene and sanitation related diseases, water related diseases ✓ Health risk for customers/workers/operators ✓ Damage of property ✓ Inadequate premises for administration and operation staff and equipment The following potential environmental impacts have been identified as most significant: impacts on groundwater resources due to overloading of hydrogeological structures, increased volume of wastewater, which cannot be properly cleaned in the absence of wastewater treatment facilities in the project area, improper waste/hazardous waste management including improper disposal of contents of the septic tanks. There are no officially protected national/international nature reserves or other important areas for biodiversity in the two sub-project zones. Resettlement Risks. Social and environmental screening and public consultations for “Chillanasos” WS scheme were conducted on June 10-11, 2020. The finding showed that 134 PAPs will be impacted by temporary limit of access to their buildings due to civil works. There is no need for land acquisition as the new constructions will be completed within the territories of existing water infrastructure facilities, and intervillage network connections will use the existing public roads. There is no need for develop of the Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs) / Abbreviated RAPs. Labor Risks. There is risk of negative social and environmental impacts or their exacerbation due to the temporary project induced labor influx. Work requires the involvement of a sufficient number of specialists and workers. The Construction Contractor may need to source the required labor force from outside of the local area if there is insufficient workforce/ skilled workforce available in the local area. Possible potential negative impacts have been identified and mitigation measures have been developed, as detailed in the table 24 below: - Tensions and conflicts between workers and the local community due to different cultural backgrounds and different standards of behavior. - Tensions and conflicts due to economic reasons - if the local population is not offered employment opportunities, or if there are price hikes due to increased demand. - Impacts from workers’ camps (inadequate waste disposal, inappropriate wastewater discharges) - Increased burden on public services (water, electricity) Some impacts may become fully known only once a Contractor is appointed and decides on sourcing the required labor force. It is therefore important to develop site-specific measures before the contractor starts work, and update them as necessary to reflect project developments. Workers will require adequate safe sanitation and accommodation, fair working practices and wages in compliance with Tajik labor laws. In addition, Health & Safety of both workers and the local community must be ensured. Adequate mitigation relating to workforce management will be required. Identified potential mitigation measures are described in the mitigation table. 5.2. Potential positive impacts ✓ Improved environmental/ H&S awareness across all staff and Improved preparedness for potential uncontrolled environmental emergencies; ✓ Optimization of environmental/ H&S management through the formalized system; ✓ Monitoring and evaluation of operations with potential/real impact on the environment; ✓ Following legal requirements for all activities with the possibility of environmental impact; ✓ Improved access to clean water supply for the population; ✓ Decreasing risk of water and sanitation borne diseases; ✓ Improving access in educational and health facilities; ✓ Decreasing the likelihood of conflicts (installing water meters will help to establish actual water consumption and decrease the likelihood of conflicts among neighbors sharing a common water source as well as between clients and the service provider). 5.3. COVID-19 Outbreak Risks and urgent measures In order to strengthen antiepidemic measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the Republic of Tajikistan, the Contractor is recommended to provide preventive and prophylactic measures, including: ➢ - all workers involved in the construction works should be provided with protective masks and in case of symptoms similar to viral infection (fever, cough, chills, deterioration of breathing and angina) immediately apply to a medical facility, and also call 511 (Republican Headquarters) or 904437717 (Kulyab Headquarters); ➢ - construction sites and work camps must necessarily be provided with antiseptics, handwashing facilities, single-use wipes and detergents, сampaign information materials; ➢ - All workers involved in construction work must maintain a "social distance" directly at construction sites and work camps; ➢ - Contractors must have or hire a medical officer for the duration of construction work; ➢ Checking and recording the temperature of employees and other persons who come to the site, or 25 the requirement to keep an independent record of the temperature before or after the appearance at the site. ➢ Conduct a daily briefing of employees before starting work, paying particular attention to specific issues related to COVID-19, including cough etiquette, hand hygiene, distance measures, using visual materials and involving employees themselves in the briefing process. ➢ During daily training sessions, employees should be reminded to self-report possible symptoms (fever, cough) and inform their supervisor or COVID-19 Coordinator if they develop symptoms or become unwell. ➢ Do not allow workers from the infected area or those who have had contact with an infected person to return to the construction site within 14 days or (if this is not possible) ensure that such workers are isolated for 14 days. ➢ Do not allow sick workers to enter the site, if necessary, send them to local medical institutions, or require them to be isolated at home for 14 days. Additional information and other measures to prevent and reduce the impact of COVID-19, including during construction work, can be found at the links below: WHO Guidance Advice for public WHO advice for the public, including on social distancing, respiratory hygiene, self-quarantine, and seeking medical advice, can be consulted on this WHO website: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel- coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public Technical guidance Infection prevention and control during health care when novel coronavirus (nCoV) infection is suspected, issued on 19 March 2020 Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak: rights, roles and responsibilities of health workers, including key considerations for occupational safety and health, issued on 18 March 2020 Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) Action Plan Guidance COVID-19 Preparedness and Response, issued on 16 March 2020 Considerations for quarantine of individuals in the context of containment for coronavirus disease (COVID- 19), issued on 19 March 2020 Operational considerations for case management of COVID-19 in health facility and community, issued on 19 March 2020 Rational use of personal protective equipment for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), issued on 27 February 2020 Getting your workplace ready for COVID-19, issued on 19 March 2020 Water, sanitation, hygiene and waste management for COVID-19, issued on 19 March 2020 Safe management of wastes from health-care activities issued in 2014 Advice on the use of masks in the community, during home care and in healthcare settings in the context of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, issued on March 19, 2020 ILO GUIDANCE ILO Standards and COVID-19 FAQ, issued on March 23, 2020 (provides a compilation of answers to most frequently asked questions related to international labor standards and COVID-19) MFI GUIDANCE 26 IDB Invest Guidance for Infrastructure Projects on COVID-19: A Rapid Risk Profile and Decision Framework. 5.4. Environmental and Social Mitigation Measures The ESMP mitigation table outlines specific mitigation measures for the management of environmental and social impacts and identifies the responsibilities for implementing and supervising the mitigation measures. The table is arranged into the two main project phases according to when the relevant mitigation measures should be undertaken: construction phase and operation phase. During the construction phase, proposed mitigation measures focus on the water intake sites and include testing the existing wells, hydrogeological studies including hydrodynamic tests, as well as testing of water quality and recommendations for possible water treatment where values exceed limits set by the national standards for drinking water. Attention is also paid to requirements for permits, and mitigation of impacts on the general environment protection of the water intake sites. Potential adverse impacts, though moderate in scale, are expected particularly during construction. They include contamination due to improper handling and disposal of asbestos and other hazardous waste, interconnection of aquifers and pollution of groundwater due to improper destruction of existing wells or during connection to the system, or overloading of the hydrogeological structure. Recommended mitigation measures during operation reflect the identified risks and include safe disposal of sludge from the septic tanks to avoid water and soil contamination, or social support measures for households who cannot afford payments for connections or consumption. Construction of accessible sanitation and hygiene facilities is also recommended. Other mitigation measures to address impacts include development and implementation of a traffic management plan, planning transport routes, traffic signs, covering loose construction materials during transport, developing and implementing a waste management plan, managing waste appropriately, hydrogeological studies, inspection of wells, adherence of sanitary protection zones around water intake sites. The project designs for Chillanasos scheme (sub-zone 1.2. and 1.3), were subject to necessary reviews and approvals and obtained approvals and permits from the appropriate authorities. The State Ecological expertise was obtained for the planned project investments in Vosse district and is not required for individual ESMPs. (Conclusion of the State ecological expertise No. 683-15 from 29.04.2020). If physical cultural resources such as archaeological and paleontological remains are discovered during construction works, the Chance Finds described in this ESMP, which will be finalized by the PMU in conjunction with the relevant authorities, will be implemented. The construction Contractor will also be required to develop and implement various plans such as construction camp management plans, labor influx management plans, site-specific ESMPs, in order to manage environmental and social impacts during the construction. In addition, they will be required to implement relevant measures outlined in this ESMP. Instruments of informing environmental awareness and resettlement. Effective and sustainable relocation requires full participation and regular, meaningful consultation with Project Affected Persons, their communities and potential host communities to share information and make decisions. Stakeholder participation helps to avoid misinterpretations, informs project developers and helps 27 to avoid developing options that people may not like. It also helps to identify affected people or the amount of property acquired, improves the transparency of compensation, and enhances engagement. Such a consultation involves a wide range of stakeholders. Particular attention will be given to women and vulnerable groups. Below is information on how stakeholders will be informed, involved, and consulted at each stage of the project. Althought the steps remain unchanged, the methods and means of communication for information exchange and consultation, as well as the composition of stakeholders and their roles, may vary, which will be clarified for each project location, where a Resettlement Action Plan (RAPs) or Abbreviated Resettlement Action Plan (ARAPs), if any. The PMU Social Management Group (Consulting Firm / Local NGOs, managed by the PMU Social Management Specialist) with the support of Vodokanal / Tojikobdekhot / Housing and communal services informs people residing in the area, representatives of their communities (respected women mahallas), local authorities (leaders, relevant Departments), relevant local authorities (healthcare and educational institutions, architecture, SES, Committee for Nature Protection, Agency for Land Reclamation and Irrigation), representatives of the non-state sector (NGOs, Community Organizations, Farmers and Farmers Associations, Human Rights advocates,) and other stakeholders involved in water supply and sanitation in the project area about the planned construction works/construction process/obtain feedback on construction sites management. Media may be also invited to the events. Activists from jamoat and Hukumat level will be also invited to participate in the stakeholders workshops organized by the PMU and to report on their experience with the project. Communication tools may include meetings at the district office or jamoat or at schools. Group discussions with women, family groups, vulnerable groups. Distribution of printed materials in the local language (s). The PMU Social safeguards specialist will take the necessary measures to ensure that all the risks associated with social gatherings are properly mitigated, and report to the WB on the measures taken in these regards.. Information gathering: the social management group of the PMU organizes the collection of documentation and records of meetings and group discussions. Use of information: the views of stakeholders will be taken into account when developing the project, and to minimize resettlement and adverse social consequences. Chance Finding Procedures If physical cultural resources such as archaeological and paleontological remains are discovered during works, the Construction Contractor will follow the Chance Finds procedure, which will be finalized by the PMU in conjunction with the Ministry of Culture, and included in the Contractor’s contract. The chance finds procedure must be in line with legal requirements in Tajikistan and World Bank policies. The procedure should include the following steps, however a full chance finds procedure must be agreed by the PMU, the Ministry of Culture and other relevant authorities and included in the Contractor’s contract: ✓ Immediately stop work and report the finds to supervisor; ✓ Contractor will take necessary measures to protect findings, and will secure the site and control access. A no-go area will be defined and marked with warning tape/fencing; ✓ Inform PMU; ✓ Inform the Academy of Science of the Republic of Tajikistan, the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Tajikistan and relevant local authorities; ✓ The site will be inspected by a qualified institution/experts to be appointed by the Academy of 28 Science; ✓ Permission to continue works should be obtained from the relevant authorities after the inventory or examination of the remains; ✓ No cultural heritage features will be to be removed without permission from the relevant authorities; ✓ All chance finds and subsequent results of investigations will be documented (photos, location, notes, results etc.). The Construction Contractor must include detailed chance finds procedures in the site-specific ESMPs including relevant contact details for authorities to be notified, and ensure that the final chance finds procedure is approved by the relevant authorities. Grievance Redress Mechanism A grievance redress mechanism will be established to enable project affected persons to make complaints and for those complaints to be addressed during the project. The mechanism will be clearly explained to affected persons in the initial stages of the project. The detailed procedures for redress of grievances and the appeals process will be widely publicized among the affected people. It will have three steps: First Step – Local (District) Grievance Redress Management Commission Any PAP with a compliant can submit an oral, written or electronic complaint to the District Level Grievance Management Commission. Comments received verbally, in writing, or electronically should be recorded on a register/ log and an identification number given to the grievance so it can be tracked to ensure actions are carried out. The urgency of the complaint will be assessed at this stage. Complaints are considered within 30 days, complaints that do not require additional study and research are considered within 15 days from the date of registration. However, Tajik legislation also provides the PAP the right to complain to a higher organization or court of law at any stage. If the person making the complaint is not satisfied with the resolution proposed by the local committee, or he/she receives no resolution within 15 days (if no additional research is required) or 30 days (if additional study is required) of registering the grievance, according to Tajik law, the person making the grievance has the right to take the grievance to the National Grievance Redress Management Commission (GRMC), other relevant higher authorities, or the court of law. If the local committee is unable to make a decision on the complaint, the PAP will be informed that the grievance will be passed to the National GRMC. In this case, the PAP should wait for the decision of the National GRMC. The system for grievances must be appropriately managed to ensure an appropriate level of confidentiality. Independent district Grievance Commission for the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project: Chairman of the Standing Committee of People's Deputies of the Vosse district on Construction, Architecture and Land Management - Chairman of the Grievance Redress Commission - Muminov Nurali (tel. 907 76-71-66); First Deputy Chairman of the Vosse District - Deputy Chairman of the Grievance Redress Commission. Hasanzoda Sherali (phone. 988 14-16-32); Chief specialist of General Department, Control and Public Complaints of Vosse District Chairman's Office 29 - Secretary of the Grievance Redress Commission. Nematov Parviz (phone. 985 65-64-09); Members of the Committee: • Director of the Water Supply and Sewerage Department of the Vosse District. Mardonov Safar (phone. 988 07-07-02); • Director of the Department for Construction and Operation of the Vosse District. Sultonov Safol (phone. 985 60-80-99); • Chairman of Land Management Committee of the Vosse District . Yusunzoda Amirkhon (phone. 988 93-22-05); • Head of the Environmental Protection Department of Vosse district. Emomali Karaev (phone. 918 74-17-92); • Director of the Center for State Sanitary-Epidemiological Control of the Vosse district. Abdukodiri Saidi Safarzoda (telephone number 988 02-04-90); • Head of the Architecture and Urban Planning Department of the Voce District Executive Authority. Mukumov Otabek (918 51-03-31); • Head of fire fighting service of the Vosse district. Davlatzoda Navruz (tel. 985 70-76-16); • Head of electric networks enterpise of the Vosse district; • Tavakalov Sayrakhmon (phone. 985 50-81-50); • Head of the Investment and State Property Management Department of the Executive State Authority of the Vosse district. Dodov Mehriddin (phone. 985 03-83-83); • Head of the Social Protection Department of the Executive Body of State Power of the Vosse District. Ibrohimov Abubakr (phone 988 41-59-99); • Representative of a non-governmental organization. Gioyeva Gulandom (phone 985 90-44-42). Second Step – National Grievance Management Commission If the complaint is not resolved by the Local GRMC, the complaint will be taken to the National grievance management commission. Complaints should be considered within 30 days of the original date of registration of the complaint, or 15 days where no additional study and research are necessary. The National Grievance Redress Management Commission under the State Unitary Enterprise "KMK" includes representatives of the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources of RT, the State Committee on Land Resources Management and Geodesy of the Republic of RT, the Committee on Construction and Architecture under the Government of RT, the State Sanitary and Epidemiological Supervision Service under the Ministry of Health and Social Protection. The contact phone number of the GRMC at the National level: (+992372) 33-88-25, 31-13-30 Third step - Court of Law In case the decision of the National GRMC is not found satisfactory, the person making the compliant can appeal to the relevant Court of Law (as aforementioned, they can also take the complaint to a court of law at an earlier stage). All grievances will be recorded on a register/ log and an identification number given to the grievance so it can be tracked to ensure actions are carried out. The register will include details of the date of complaint, method of complaint, date grievance entered into register, stages of and outcomes of complaint and summary of responses. The register will highlight if the PAP is classed as vulnerable in order that additional assistance can be provided. The mechanism will establish responsibilities of the construction Contractor for complaint management during construction. The grievance mechanism should be accessible to local project affected persons thorough PMU assistance. The construction Contractor and the relevant authorities should also provide comprehensive support to resolve disputes and satisfy complaints if there is a negative impact of the project on the social aspect. 30 In addition to the project grievance mechanism, communities and individuals who believe that they are adversely affected by a World Bank project may submit complaints to the World Bank’s Grievance Redress Service (GRS). The complaint should be submitted in writing and addressed to the World Bank Grievance Redress Service. Environmental and Social Monitoring Plan Environmental and social monitoring requirements, and responsibilities of different parties, are summarized in a table for each zone in the ESMP. The tables present a simple monitoring plan for each sub-project zone to enable both the Contractor, Operator, relevant authorities and the World Bank specialists to monitor due implementation of environmental management and protection measures and detect deviations and shortcomings in a timely manner. The Contractor will ensure preparation of a monthly report on ESMP implementation, as per the template attached to the ESMP. The monitoring plans present information on the parameters that need to be monitored, the location, how and when the parameter is to be monitored, why the parameter is being monitored, and who is responsible for monitoring. Monitoring is divided into the two project phases: construction and operation. It will be the responsibility of the PMU to control implementation of the monitoring plan, collate all monitoring data and arrange agreements with the relevant agencies and other responsible parties to undertake monitoring with Hukumat, Operator, PMU, SES and SCEP. 6. INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES The ESMP summarizes the responsibilities of different parties responsible for implementing the ESMP including: the Project Management Unit, Grievance redress management commissions and relevant authorities, the Operator of the WS, Construction Contractor, the Supervision Consultant, Local Self- Government (District), Jamoats and Communities. The Project Management Unit (PMU) will coordinate project activities and will be responsible for coordinating the implementation of the ESMP. For these purposes, in addition to those provided by the PMU Sociologist whose responsibilities include ensuring the coordination and implementation of social protection measures, supervision and reporting on population mobilization within the RWSSP, and Environmental Engineer which is responsible for supervising the implementation of the Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF), ESMP, as well as the control of the contractor team to ensure that all environmental obligations are included in construction works and work processes. 6.1. Training needs There is a need to train stakeholders involved in the project for effective and efficient implementation of the ESMP. Responsibility for conducting the training is assigned to the Project Management Unit with involvement of the relevant local experts. The PMU will develop an annual training program including mechanisms, schedules and topics, as well as training groups. For effective and efficient implementation of the ESMP, the following training topics are offered: 31 • Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) • Environmental and Social Monitoring • Environmental and Social Reporting • Grievance Redress Mechanism • Health and safety including management of hazardous waste and materials • Solid waste management • Emergency response plan and reporting procedures if issues arise • Resettlement training • Chance finds procedure • Social responsibilities of parties 6.2. Reporting arrangements Reports will be prepared by the PMU to inform the World Bank, the KMK and other decision-makers on the progress of ESMP implementation, results of mitigation and the need for corrective actions. The ESMP summarizes regular reporting requirements. Frequency of reports other than the Monthly Compliance Reports will vary depending on the nature of the non-compliance and monitoring schedule. The PMU will develop the standard quarterly compliance checklist template, which will be part of the quarterly compliance report to be prepared by the PMU and submitted to the KMK and World Bank. 6.3. ESMP Disclosure In accordance with the World Bank Policy on Access to Information and the Disclosure requirements of the Operational Policy 4.01, the ESMP was publicly consulted on June 10-11, 2020 and it summary was distributed to the relevant authorities for their review on Committee on Environmental Protection under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan and its structural units in the Vose region. Upon review and approval of the WB, the final ESMP will be disclosed at the KMK and MEWR websites to inform stakeholders about anticipated environmental and social impacts, and proposed mitigation measures. The procedure should also follow requirements of relevant Tajik law. The potential basis for disclosure is presented in the ESMP. The PMU will ensure that content of the document is available to stakeholders and affected persons. 32 7. ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MITIGATION PLAN Real/Potential Responsibility Location/ Environmental/ Social Responsibility for № Activity Environmental Mitigation measures for Subject Aspect supervision /Social Impact implementation 1. CONSTRUCTION PHASE 1.1. Water resources 1.1.1. Sites of water Checking of existing Overloading of Temporary / permanent Hydrogeological study Operator supported PMU SCEP intake wells (water hydrogeological structures damage of including hydrodynamic tests, by PMU quantity) hydrogeological verification of yield Field engineer/ structure. Hydrogeologist to be hired by PMU, 1.1.2. Sites of water Checking of existing Water treatment - Water does not meet Evaluation of water analyses Operator supported PMU / SES intake wells (water quality) national standards for incl. recommendations for by PMU drinking water water treatment technology Field engineer / - Long- term negative Hydrochemist to impact on health of be hired by PMU water users 1.1.3. Sites of water Groundwater Groundwater exploitation Groundwater - Safe disposal of overflow Operator PMU/SCEP/SES intake exploitation from improperly-secured contamination (artesian wells) wells and/or sanitary - Securing (fencing) sanitation protection zones zones to prevent pollution by human and animal waste 1.2. Waste management 1.2.1. Sites of water Storing/operating oil- Oil leaking from -Soil contamination, - Use of protective equipment Construction SCEP PMU intake containing equipment equipment contamination of (sorbent, absorbent mat, safety contractor (vehicles, machinery, surface and/or ground bin) when necessary Operator transformers) water and living nature - Removing all equipment with by: oil from the protection zone - residuum of petroleum substances - PCB (transformers) - contaminated construction materials. 33 1.2.2. All sub- Routine and non- Dumping waste in natural Pollution of living - Develop and implement a Construction SCEP PMU project routine activities of habitats nature, soil, water, air, waste management plan Contractor construction Contractor unnecessary need for - Use officially licensed and sites new materials/products appropriately managed local as the dumped waste is treatment facilities/ landfills not going to be reused, - Prioritize capacity-building treated or recycled for waste segregation so that hazardous materials can be kept out of the general waste stream - Possibility to store hazardous waste separately - No burning of waste 1.2.3. All sub- Incorrect or careless Hazardous waste/waste Pollution of living Adequate transportation of Construction PMU SCEP project transport, handling, generation nature, soil, water, materials/products, including Contractor construction storing and use of negative visual impacts, covering materials to prevent sites materials or land occupation due to loss of materials products/chemicals waste landfilling, - Storing materials and excessive exploitation chemicals in adequate of natural resources to conditions produce new - Chemical and fuel storage materials/products tanks, refueling and maintenance points located more than 50 m from any watercourse, well or private house. Correct labelling of chemicals - Implement Traffic management plan and waste management plan - Appropriate disposal of waste – officially licensed and appropriately managed local landfills - Awareness-raising and training of workers - Using protective clothing 1.2.4. All sub- Handling/storing oil- Oil from leaking Soil contamination, - Regular maintenance and Construction PMU SCEP project containing equipment equipment contamination of control of all equipment with Contractor construction surface and/or ground oil content (vehicles, sites water, living nature by: equipment) - residuum of petroleum - Using protective equipment 34 substances (sorbent, absorbent mat, safety - contaminated bin) when necessary construction materials - Fuel storage tanks, refueling and maintenance points will be located more than 50 m of any watercourse, well or private house 1.2.5. All sub- All activities Generation of unsorted - Wasting natural - Implementation of waste Construction PMU SCEP project generating waste domestic and other waste resources - no sorting management plan, which Contractor construction (construction waste, (incl. hazardous waste) for recycling includes recycling of used sites domestic waste from - Potential construction materials Worker´s camps), contamination of the - Using hazardous waste/waste even by accident environment from containers landfills - Using official licensed and appropriately managed local landfills - No burning of waste - Awareness-raising and training of workers 1.2.6. All sub- Hazardous waste Generation of hazardous Health risk for workers - Implementation of waste Construction PMU SCEP project generation and waste/asbestos-containing management plan including Contractor construction asbestos-containing material records and monitoring Specialized sites material (ACM) (storage, segregation, legal contractor generation disposal, hazardous and toxic substances) - Development and implementation of hazardous materials handling/storing procedure. - Use of protective equipment - Specialized contractors with appropriate training, experience and protective equipment to be hired when operating with asbestos materials - Awareness-raising and training of workers - Hazardous waste/ACM disposal in suitable approved 35 landfills only at suitable approved landfills - Implementation of the waste management plan, including accounting and monitoring (storage, separation, legal disposal, hazardous and toxic substances) 1.2.7. All sub- Activities such as Dust generation Air pollution (TSP/PM) - Using personal protective Construction ЦУП project rehabilitation of equipment (PPE). Contractor construction facilities, demolition - Decreasing levels of dust sites work, transportation from operations (e.g. water of materials and sprinkling on roads, and dust other activities with prone areas) potential for high - Include preventive measures levels of dust in the construction plans generation Implement Traffic Management Plan. - Dust- generating items should be transported under tarpaulin/ in covered trucks Implement speed limit of maximum 30 km/h on unmade roads under dry conditions. 1.2.8. All sub- Running cars and Releasing air Air pollution, - Implement Traffic Construction PMU project other engines contaminants: NOx, (CO, consumption of natural Management Plan. Contractor construction SO2), TSP resources, negative - Planning transportation of sites impacts on living construction materials – Construction organisms optimal routes, washing of transport vehicles before leaving site, routes sprinkling water on dust prone areas and roads, covering trucks during transport to prevent loss of materials - Monitoring of mileage - Use of low emission vehicles and their regular maintenance of vehicles (exhaust control) - Using quality lead-free gasoline 1.3. Environment 36 1.3.1. All project Technical review and Depletion of water Insufficient quantity of Checking of hydraulic model PMU supported by SES SCEP documents verification of project resources. drinking water. based on the actual Field Tajik geology presumptions and Generating waste Insufficient parameters measurements of positions and engineer/Consultan department project hypotheses (inadequate of WSS (pipelines, levels of the facilities as well ts to be hired by solution/material) pumps, treatment plant) as flows in the system PMU (Civil engineer, hydrogeologist, hydraulic engineer) 1.3.2. All project Permits and Non-compliance with legal Construction and - Submission of documents to PMU, supported by SES documents approvals for the requirements/ state Operation may cause appropriate authorities for Consultant Design SCEP project authority requirements environmental, cultural approval of Engineers National/Regional/ heritage or social construction/demolition works. KMK / Operator Local state problems - Obtaining all necessary authorities approvals before construction starts - Agreeing chance finds procedure (outline procedure to be finalized) 1.3.3. All construction Construction of all Damaging vegetation Damaging living Survey and an inventory of Operator supported SCEP sites parts of WSS (water (trees etc.) nature large trees in the vicinity of the by PMU intake sites, network) construction activity, large Field and septic trees marked engineer/Supervisi tanks on Consultant 1.3.4. Operator Control of Non-compliance with Damaging the Appointment of Operator to work PMU SCEP demolition works ESMP and other environment. Environmental Specialist in close environmental protection collaboration with requirements PMU field engineer and PMU environmental specialist. 37 1.3.5. All project Incorporate Non-compliance with - Deterioration of the - Environmental, Cultural, PMU, supported by PMU documents Environmental ESMP, RAP and other quality of the Social, Health & Safety the Consultant Social, Health & environmental/ social environment and /or requirements and grievance Design Engineers Safety requirements protection requirements quality of life mechanism are included in the and grievance Non-compliance with - Decrease in safety of tender documents for mechanism ESMP and other H&S civil and installation contractors requirements in the legal requirements. works - Environmental, Cultural, tender documents for Social, Health & Safety contractors and the requirements, grievance construction mechanism and chance finds procedure are included in the construction contractor’s contract - Grievance mechanism and procedures should ensure that the voices of poor 1.3.6. All departments Emergency Environmental Improved preparedness - Development and regular Operator Operator of the Operator preparedness and preparedness capacity for potential update of Emergency response plan building uncontrolled preparedness and response environmental action plan jointly with the emergencies. Committee for Emergency situations and Civil Defense under the Government of the RT. - Staff training, also in emergency preparedness and procedures 1.4. Health and safety 1.4.1. Operator Control of Non-compliance with Damage to human Appointment of Health & Operator to work PMU demolition works ESMP and other H&S health Safety specialist in close legal requirements collaboration with PMU Social Safeguard specialist 1.5. Social 38 1.5.1. All sub-project Involuntary Involuntary Resettlement: Livelihood, residential Implementing World Bank PMU and PMU PMU sites, in resettlement and social impacts Operational Policy Procedures Resettlement Grievance particular water Acquisition of land 4.12 on Involuntary Consultant Management intake sites (agricultural, commercial, Reduction of quality of Resettlement. Grievance Committees residential) life Management Reports approved Implement requirements Committees by the World Bank, Loss of crops, trees, Loss Potential social outlined in project KMK and relevant of structures Restriction of conflicts over Resettlement Policy The PMU will authorities access to services restrictions of access to Framework (RPF), including oversee services such as potable undertaking “Social resettlement water, medical services, Screening” checklist for all planning, and fuel etc. project sites and assessing coordinate all need for RAP/ ARAP. issues related to Consultation with affected providing parties. compensation in Develop RAP/ ARAP for close cooperation project sites as required, in with relevant particular for water intakes, in authorities and the line with the RPF. Grievance Implement RAPs/ ARAPs Committees. The Additional assistance during PMU (Consultant resettlement processes should to be hired by be offered to poor households, PMU) is households headed by single responsible for female, PAPs with disabilities preparing the and other vulnerable Resettlement households. Action Plan (RAP). 39 1.5.2. All sub-project Interaction with Choice of project sites and Discontent of the Finalize project Stakeholder PMU PMU areas stakeholders project activities population Engagement Plan in line with ESMF and Tajik legal Project delays requirements. This should include engagement activities prior to commencement of construction. Stakeholder engagement from the early stages of the project. Details of the project sites and activities will be publicly disclosed and feedback sought. The reasons for the selection of sites (construction sites; villages to be served with water, social institutions to be served with septic tanks) should be explained. In cases of delays to construction, local communities should be informed. Stakeholder engagement should be inclusive, with representatives of women and vulnerable persons, including those with disabilities. Opinions on issues and needs related to water and sanitation of poor households (HH) and other vulnerable groups, including people with disabilities, should be actively sought during stakeholder engagement. 40 1.5.3. All areas project Interaction with Active participation of Underrepresentation of Participation, inclusion and PMU PMU stakeholders women in the project women and their views representation of women’s Local Authorities Grievance interests and opinions Grievance Management throughout the project. Management Committees Project SEP should specify Committees Operator how women will be adequately involved. PMU will also arrange for the following: • Women representatives on grievance committees including staff member from the women’s and family affairs department, Legal League representative, village women representative • Community water committees includes women representatives. At least 30% committees are chaired by women • Identified village women representatives present in each stakeholder meeting 41 1.5.4. All sub-project Interaction with Process of submission of Discontent of the The PMU will finalize the PMU PMU areas stakeholders complaints population grievance mechanism (see Grievance Grievance proposed mechanism) and Management Management oversee establishment and Committees Committees operation of the Grievance Management Committees. The grievance mechanism will be clearly explained and advertised to the local population and implemented in the pre-construction phase. The mechanism will establish responsibilities of the construction contractor for complaint management during construction. Grievance mechanism and procedures should ensure that the needs of poor HH and other vulnerable groups, including people with disabilities, are properly reflected and addressed. 1.5.5. Sub-project Providing access to Affordability of access Economic impacts on Develop measures to ensure PMU PMU areas covered the WSS for clients - ability of poor and poor households and connection costs will not pose Operator Operator Relevant by WSS vulnerable households to potential inability to a barrier to poor households; Authorities Social connect to WSS system connect to the WSS Identify poor HH and other Protection Population uses sources vulnerable HH requiring department of with unsafe drinking assistance organizing the Vosse Hukumat water connection to the WSS with the Operator. 42 1.5.6. Sub-project Providing water to Affordability of Economic impacts on Assessment of ability of poor Operator, PMU PMU areas covered clients consumption – ability of poor households and on households to pay water tariffs Operator Relevant by WSS poor households to pay collection of tariffs for should be updated and social Authorities water tariffs WSS operator support program developed in Social Protection Population uses sources conjunction with relevant department of with unsafe drinking stakeholders and in accordance Vosse Hukumat water with the legislation of the Republic of Tajikistan. The ability to pay survey could be implemented as part of the project baselines surveys collecting information on water users, willingness to pay, sanitation, interest in connection to WSS (in conjunction with project development objective baseline survey) The options for social support should be presented to, discussed and agreed with all stakeholders concerned. 1.5.7. All sub-project Involuntary Involuntary Resettlement: Livelihood, residential Implementation of RAP/ PMU PMU sites, in resettlement and social impacts ARAP. Grievance Grievance particular, water Temporary/ Permanent Management Management intake sites acquisition of land Reduction of quality of Construction will not begin Committees Committees KMK (agricultural, commercial, life until all necessary RAPs have Construction residential) been developed and necessary Contractor Loss of crops, trees, Potential social entitlements paid 43 Loss of structures conflicts over Implementing World Bank Restriction of access to restrictions of access to Operational Policy 4.12 on services services such as potable Involuntary Resettlement. water, medical services, fuel Additional assistance during etc. resettlement processes should be offered to poor households, single female-headed households, PAPs with disabilities and other vulnerable households. 1.5.8. All sub-project Construction Temporary street and Impacts on local Implement RAP/ ARAP Construction PMU construction home inaccessibility population accessing mitigation. Implement Contractor Operator sites during construction services, business and construction plans and Local authorities Temporary restriction of homes. preventative measures, such access to public services as: and social institutions o Minimizing impacts through planning construction strategy o Temporary crossing bridges o Alternative safe routes should be provided to provide safe and continued access to public services and institutions, offices, shops and accommodation if buildings remain open. o Alternative connection with selected objects (schools, hospitals.) o Information campaign o Vulnerable users, including those with disabilities, should be adequately taken into account. 44 1.5.9. All sub-project Interaction with Interaction with Dissatisfaction in the Implement SEP throughout the PMU PMU areas stakeholders Stakeholders community and project, including regular Construction Grievance Redress Social tensions Project community conflicts on provision of information on Contractor Management impacts Community project activities, project activities through the Grievance Redress Committees Health & Safety construction activities, media, local authorities, Management Local authorities project locations, information boards and signs Committees accidents and other and community meetings. impacts on the Locations of project facilities, community. construction, H&S and other impacts should be clearly explained to the population. Public education campaign on the rational use of water and safe sanitation. Inclusive stakeholder engagement, representatives of women and vulnerable persons, including those with disabilities, involved. The Construction Contractor will liaise with the local community on a regular basis on construction activities and disruptions. Implement and contractor and project grievance redress mechanisms. 45 1.5.10. All sub-project Interaction with Active participation of Underrepresentation of Participation and inclusion of PMU PMU areas stakeholders women in the project women and their views women’s interests and Local Authorities Grievance opinions. Grievance Management Implementation of Project SEP Management Committees and gender action plan, Committees including amongst others: Community support groups should include at least 30% women representatives, including representatives in group leadership. • Identified village women representatives present in each stakeholder meeting 1.5.11. All sub-project Interaction with Process of Submission of Discontent of the - Implement project grievance PMU PMU areas stakeholders complaints population mechanism, contractor Grievance Grievance grievance mechanism and Management Management ensure they are advertised to Committees Committees Local the local community so it is Contractor authorities clear where project complaints Operator should be submitted. - The Operator grievance mechanisms should also be monitored in relation to complaints about disruptions to existing WSS systems. Grievance mechanism and procedures should ensure that the needs of poor HH and other vulnerable groups, including people with disabilities, are properly reflected and addressed. 46 1.5.12. All sub-project Construction Temporary project induces Possible tensions Implementation of Contractor Construction PMU construction activities labor influx between workers and Labor Influx/ Worker Contractor Grievance Redress sites Labor relations the local community Management Plan and Management due to cultural and Contractor site-specific ESMP Committees economic reasons Maximize the number of Local authorities workers hired from the local Increased burden on area. The Contractor will public services (water, justify the hiring of any electricity) workers from outside the local area. Inadequate waste Ensure contractors and disposal subcontractors comply with labor laws and standards and Wastewater discharges implement fair work practices. The Contractor will ensure contracts in compliance with Tajik labor laws are in place with all workers, and ensure that workers are provided with the required insurance (including accident insurance) according to Tajik laws. Measures to prevent gender discrimination Fair wages No child or forced labor Working conditions meet health and safety standards required by Tajik legislation Workers must comply with local cultural protocols and behaviors (e.g. appropriate clothing) Expected behaviors in community areas clearly explained to workers (e.g. noise, alcohol, behavior to women etc.) Closed worker camps with access to safe water and sanitation Management of visitors to worker camps 47 Camps located at safe distance from sanitation zones Effective Project and Contractor grievance redress mechanisms in operation Liaison with local authorities and community representatives 1.6. Mobilization and major construction work 1.6.1. Construction Preparation for Non-compliance with Deterioration of the Construction Contractor to Construction PMU contractor construction works ESMP, RAP and other quality of the develop plans to address Contractor Approval of plans documents environmental/ social environment and /or Environmental Social, Health by KMK, the protection requirements quality of life. & Safety requirements, World Bank and and other H&S legal Decrease in safety of including requirements from relevant authorities requirements. civil and installation ESMP, RAP, ESMF and other works project documents. Plans toinclude: • Site-specific ESMPs • Labor influx/ worker management plan • Waste management plan • Hazardous materials handling/storing procedure • Emergency action plan • Traffic management plan, including planning routes of construction materials • Staff training plan • Pollution Prevention and Control Plan • ARAP/RAP and social screening checklist in case of need of additional land, (in coordination with PMU) • Grievance mechanism • Worker Health & Safety Plan • Community Health and Safety Plan Construction camp management plan 48 1.6.2. Operator Control of Non-compliance with Damaging environment Full time employed and Operator to work PMU SCEP construction works ESMP and other competent Environmental in close environmental protection specialist with defined role and collaboration with requirements responsibilities, and authority PMU field to ensure project compliance engineer and PMU with environmental national environmental legislative requirements and specialist WB requirements 1.6.3. Operator Control of Non-compliance with Damage to human of Full time employed and Operator to work PMU construction works ESMP and other health and health competent Health and Safety in close safety requirements specialist with defined role collaboration with and responsibilities, and PMU and PMU authority to ensure project Social Safeguard compliance specialist with OHS national legislative requirements and WB requirements 1.6.4. Water intake Dumping waste on Non-compliance sanitation Soil and groundwater Removal and legal Operator SCEP PMU sites site zones contamination disposal of waste, including Construction existing waste on construction contractor sites 1.6.5. Water intake Demolition of old Waste generation Soil/groundwater Sorting waste Use local legal Construction SCEP PMU sites facilities (reservoirs, contamination landfills contractor pumping stations, unused buildings) 49 1.6.6. Water intake Demolition of old Dust generation Air pollution (TSP/PM) Using personal protective Construction SCEP PMU sites facilities (reservoirs, equipment (PPE). Decreasing contractor Operator pumping stations, levels of dust from operations unused buildings) (e.g. water sprinkling) All activities carried out according to the approved schedule In case of unforeseen deviation from the schedule communities will be informed Communities will have the opportunity to complain about excessive dust through grievance mechanism 1.6.7. Water intake Demolition of old Noise generation. Noise pollution of the Using personal protective Construction SCEP PMU sites facilities (reservoirs, environment/ equipment (PPE). All contractor Operator pumping stations, population. activities carried out according unused buildings) to the approved schedule In case of unforeseen deviation from the schedule communities will be informed. Communities will be able to complain about excessive noise through the complaint mechanism 50 1.6.8. All project Interaction with The needs of poor Livelihood, residential Implement relevant mitigation (See relevant rows (See relevant rows areas stakeholders households and vulnerable and social impacts shown in other rows of this in this table) in this table) groups, including people Reduction of quality of table Construction works with disabilities, are life Involuntary reflected in the project resettlement Potential social conflicts over restrictions of access to services such as potable water, medical services, fuel etc. Population uses sources with unsafe drinking water Impacts on population, including vulnerable groups, accessing streets, services, business and homes. 1.7. Water use and distribution 1.7.1. Water intake Connecting existing Rehabilitation of existing Groundwater - Inspection of wells using Construction PMU supported sites wells to the network boreholes contamination. underwater camera Contractor by PMU Field system - Mechanical/chemical Operator engineer/ Destruction of the well rehabilitation of wells Hydrogeologist, to due to corrosion of - Renewal of discharge pipes be hired by PMU casing leading to SES interconnection of aquifers 1.7.2. Water intake Temporary working Hazardous waste/waste Soil / Groundwater - Adherence of sanitary zones Construction PMU Operator sites camps during generation. contamination. of catchment area. Proper Contractor SCEP SES construction works maintenance of sanitary zones Leakages from - Waste management plan vehicles/machinery - Construction camp management plan - Properly maintained vehicles and machinery - Vehicles/ machinery parked/stored outside of water intake sites 51 - Safe sanitation accessible 1.7.3. Water intake Exploitation of water Drilling/Construction of - Soil and groundwater - Proper maintained drilling Construction PMU supported by sites resources new wells contamination by rigs Contractor PMU Field leakages of organic - Using biodegradable engineer/ substances (petroleum, hydraulic oils and other Hydrogeologist to oil) during drilling fillings be hired by PMU works - Specialized contractors with - Inappropriate appropriate training. placement of boreholes -Hydrogeological design - Inaccurate - Drilling supervised by senior construction hydrogeologist- (intercommunication of - Securing (fencing) sanitation aquifers, insufficient zones to prevent pollution by sealing) human and animal waste. 1.7.4. Water intake Groundwater Groundwater - Groundwater - Sanitary zone of catchment Construction PMU supported by sites exploitation consumption. Energy contamination area and protection of Contractor Field engineer/ consumption - Overloading of individual source. Hydrogeologist to hydrogeological - Verification of be hired by PMU structure hydrogeological assumptions SES SCEP - Wasting natural - Groundwater monitoring. sources 1.7.5. Water system Installation of HH Drinking water Water contamination - Specialized contractors with Operator HH PMU supply connections contamination during connecting HH appropriate training connection to network - Disinfection of HH connections prior to its connection to network 1.8. Environment aspects of the construction works 52 1.8.1. All sub-project Construction of all Damaging vegetation Damaging living nature, - Include preventive measures Construction PMU SCEP construction parts of WSS (water (trees, crops etc.) due to wasting natural in the construction plans, for Contractor sites intake sites, network) clearance for construction resources (such as trees, example: Appropriate especially in agricultural plants, water…). timetable for construction areas and in gardens work, respecting vegetation period - Temporary tree/shrub protection against damage caused by vehicles and machinery - Appropriate site restoration/revegetation and tree planting after completion of construction - Staff awareness building - Large trees in the vicinity of the construction activity shall be cordoned off with fencing, their root system protected, and any damage to the trees avoided 1.8.2. All sub-project Backfilling and Vibration Negative impact on Use of personal protective Construction PMU construction compaction of workers using hand equipment (PPE) Contractor sites trenches vibration equipment 1.8.3. All sub-project Earth works in areas Damaging vegetation and Damaging living nature, - Use results of geological Construction PMU supported by construction prone to landslides stability of slopes Soil wasting natural research and soil testing in Contractor the PMU Field sites and erosions disturbance and erosion resources (such as trees, geotechnical laboratory Engineer / plants...) - Follow working procedures Geotechnician, recommended for earthworks Civil engineer to by geologist/geotechnics be hired by PMU - Prepare appropriate timetable for construction work (during climate friendly conditions only) - The use of heavy machinery must be limited to the extent possible for avoiding land disturbance 53 1.8.4. All sub-project Accidents and Oil/fuel spills Soil contamination, - Regular training of Construction PMU construction breakdowns of contamination of drivers/machine operators Contractor sites vehicles surface and/or ground including emergency water, waste generation preparedness training - Regular vehicle maintenance and control. - Regular cleaning of parking lot - Implement Emergency action plan - List of emergency contacts 1.8.5. All vehicles/ Washing Oil/fuel spills Surface water and soil Construction vehicles and Construction PMU SCEP machinery vehicles/machinery contamination machinery will be washed only Contractor in designated areas, where runoff will not pollute waterbodies/ groundwater / soil 1.8.6. All sub-project Traffic disturbance Noise generation, emission Air pollution, - Implement Traffic Construction PMU construction of air contaminants consumption of natural Management Plan (TMP) Contractor Local sites resources, negative - Traffic signs and road Authorities impacts on living markings/barriers (approval of TMP) organisms - Planning transport of construction materials – optimal routes and daytime hours - Reduction of driven kilometers/ fuel consumption 54 1.8.7. All sub-project Activities such as Noise generation Noise pollution of the - Use approved, suitably Construction PMU construction rehabilitation of environment maintained equipment. Contractor sites facilities, demolition /population - Wear ear protective work and other equipment, when needed activities with high - Adhere to approved working noise hours - All activities carried out according to the approved schedule - In case of unforeseen deviation from the schedule communities will be informed - Communities will have the opportunity to complain about excessive noise through grievance mechanism 1.8.8. All sub-project Fire (on Generation of waste, - Air pollution, damage - Implement Emergency Construction PMU construction And off site) caused release of air pollutants of physical environment Action Plan. Contractor sites by force majeure and and living organisms, - Firefighting equipment on various activities wasting natural site using open fire resources, risk to life - Regular training in (smoking, welding) / personal injury, emergency preparedness and damage of property procedures - Contamination of soil - Regular inspections of and surface water firefighting equipment - Good construction practices to prevent fires as a result of project activities, including appropriate storage of flammable materials, fuel and liquids 1.8.9. All sites Force majeure - Generation of waste, Wasting natural - Implement Emergency Construction PMU emergencies such as release of contaminants resources, burden on the Action Plan Contractor earthquake, floods… environment while - Staff trained in emergency disposing of waste, preparedness and procedures groundwater pollution - List of emergency contacts 55 1.8.10. All construction Compliance with Non-compliance with legal Legal baseline for all - Submission/update Construction PMU SES SCEP sites environmental requirements activities with documents to appropriate Contractor legislation possibility of authorities for approval with Operator environmental impact operation of existing/new wells, water intake sites and their sanitary zones 1.8.11. All construction Construction Damage of cultural Irreversible damage - Cultural heritage sites should Construction PMU sites, in works in the vicinity heritage as a result of non- of cultural heritage be avoided. Contractor PMU Hukumat Minis particular of cultural heritage compliance with Waste generation - All construction work is try of Culture cultural heritage sites. procedures/ construction planned and carried out in sites. design accordance with local and national laws. - Notification must be made in the designated historic area and, if necessary, approvals / permits must be obtained from local authorities. In case of detection of accidental finds, stop all work and perform completed random find procedure. - Due care should be included in the contractor's ESMP for a particular site to prevent any impact on cultural heritage or disturbance of users (e.g. people visiting mosques) during construction work 56 - In the area of cultural heritage sites, various additional mitigation measures should be taken, for example, such as: construction work will only be carried out in the presence of a designated specialist / representative for cultural heritage for the project from the cultural heritage authority. - Trenches should be excavated 1.8.12. All construction Construction works Damage to buildings, - Irreversible damage The Contractor shall properly Construction PMU supported by sites in the vicinity of structures, works, services buildings, structures, safeguard all buildings, Contractor the PMU Field buildings, structures, as a result of non- works, services. structures, works, services or Engineer / Civil works and services, compliance with - Waste generation installations from harm, engineer, Static e.g. pipelines in built procedures/ construction disturbance or deterioration protection expert up areas. design/ local conditions on during the contract period to be hired by site PMU 1.8.13. All sub-project Construction works Use of construction Health risks - The use of construction Construction PMU construction materials that are materials that are hazardous to Contractor sites hazardous to health health (e.g. asbestos and asbestos-containing materials) is not permitted 57 1.8.14. All sub-project Construction works Accidents due to Increased risks of - Implement Worker H&S Construction PMU construction construction activities accidents of plan, Community H&S plan Contractor Operator sites workers/residents and Traffic Management Plan - Contractor is responsible for recruiting staff with relevant qualifications and experience, and ensuring regular training in H&S - Construction of temporary crossing bridges - Contractor will ensure that the construction site is properly secured (fencing etc.) and that public access to construction sites is restricted - Appropriate Sites shall be equipped with appropriate information informing the workers about the rules and standards of work. - Availability of first aid on site. Provision of personal protective equipment (PPE). - Information campaign - Local communities will be adequately informed of the work through publications, media and information boards 58 1.8.15. All sub-project Traffic disturbance Direct or indirect impacts Increased risks of - Implement traffic Contractor PMU construction on transport in the project accidents of management plan sites areas and pedestrian safety workers/residents - Warning signs, barriers, and traffic management. Disruptions to the flow - Provision of safe passages of traffic and crossings for pedestrians impeded by construction traffic. - Adjusting site working hours to avoid major transport during peak traffic hours or during livestock movements. - Ensure safe and continuous access, including for people with disabilities, to office space, shops and residential properties if buildings remain open. 1.8.16. All sub-project Final phase of Insufficient site clear- up/ Risk to life / personal - Removing all waste, surplus Construction PMU construction construction works restoration to its original or injury soil and materials, temporary Contractor Operator sites improved condition roads, camps and temporary Damage of environment fencing - Removing all construction Damage of property machinery and equipment - All post holes filled and the surface of the ground restored as near as practicable to its original or improved condition - All working areas both within and outside clear-up. - All negotiations and 59 compensation for land, crops, trees, houses and other relevant items have been satisfactorily completed 1.8.17. All sub-project Network Temporary People use unsafe sources of - Minimizing time between cutting Construction PMU construction sites construction inaccessibility of drinking water off existing and connecting new Contractor Operator where crosses drinking water. system with - Planning total interruptions in off- existing local peak hours (preferably during night water supply time hours) systems - Water supply through water bowsers (placed nearby kolonka sites) - Ensuring the supply of water to vulnerable groups - Timely warning of the public of interruptions 1.8.18. All sub-project Shiftwork during Fecal Increases incidents of Safe sanitation accessible on Construction PMU construction/camp construction works contamination sanitary caused diseases for site for labor Contractor sites near construction workers sites 2. OPERATION PHASE 2.1. Water resources 2.1.1. Water system Water distribution Regular - Water does not meet - Regular monitoring and Operator SES supply verification of national standards for evaluation of water quality in drinking water drinking water the whole distribution network quality - Long-term negative impact - Treatment technology used if on the health of water users necessary - Adequate chlorination 2.1.2. Network Operating and Leakages Wasting water. Serious leaks - Proper rehabilitation, maintenance Operator Operator maintenance of Water leakages and breakdowns in the water and operation of the entire network water distribution (technical NRW) network, local flooding - Use of leak detection equipment network from pipes and causing damage to property - Remove illegal connections reservoirs Energy consumption 60 2.1.3. Consumer Use of water by Excessive use of Depletion of natural - Installation of water meters to Operator Operator connections consumers water by resources reduce water consumption and Client PMU consumers Leaks effluent volume (information on customer - Regular maintenance (calibration) campaign and property of water meters. awareness - Clear ownership and management raising during responsibilities for shared yard final phase of connections Information campaign construction - Public awareness-building phase and in - Water metering the beginning - Proper maintenance and operation of the of private networks (networks on operational customer’s property – after the phase) service valve) 2.1.4. Consumer Use of water by Excessive use of Depletion of natural - Installation of water meters to Operator Operator PMU connections consumers water by resources reduce water consumption and Client PMU consumers Leaks effluent volume (information on customer - Regular maintenance (calibration) campaign and property of water meters. awareness - Clear ownership and management raising during responsibilities for shared yard final phase of connections construction - Information campaign and Public phase and in awareness-building the beginning - Water metering of the - Proper maintenance and operation operational of private networks (networks on phase) customer’s property – after the service valve) 2.2. Water treatment 2.2.1. Water treatment Chlorination Leakage of - Air pollution - Safety measures and practices Operator´s SES Operator place chlorine Improper - Health risk for customers while using chemicals, including laboratory handling of and laboratory operators chlorine handling manual. staff chlorine - Contamination of surface - Proper storage of chemicals used and/or groundwater, impacts for water treatment (chlorine) on living nature - Using PPE - Staff training 61 - Regular maintenance of used technologies 2.3. Waste management All departments Routine and non- Dumping waste in Pollution of living - Use local officially licensed Operator SCEP 2.3.1. of the Operator/ routine activities of natural nature, soil, water, air, and appropriately managed network facilities the Operator habitats unnecessary need for new treatment facilities and landfills - materials/products as the Prioritize capacity- building for dumped waste is not going to waste segregation so that hazardous be reused, treated or recycled materials can be kept out of the general waste stream - Develop and implement waste management plan - Possibility to store hazardous waste separately - No burning of waste 2.3.2. All departments Incorrect or careless Hazardous Pollution of living nature, - Correct transportation of Operator SCEP of the Operator/ transportation, waste/waste soil, water, negative visual materials/products Storing network facilities handling, storing generation impacts, land occupation due materials and chemicals in suitable and use of materials Generation / to waste landfilling, conditions or products/ leaking / spillage excessive exploitation of - Correct labeling of chemicals chemicals of chemicals. natural resources to produce Appropriate disposal of waste new materials/products – officially licensed and appropriately managed local Air pollution landfills - Awareness-raising and training of staff - Using protective equipment 2.3.3. All departments Handling/storing Oil leaking from Soil contamination, - Regular maintenance and control Operator SCEP SES of the Operator/ oil-containing equipment contamination of surface of all equipment with oil content network facilities equipment and/or ground water, living - Use of protective equipment when nature by: necessary - residuum of petroleum - Proper utilization/disposal of oil substances - contaminated construction materials 2.3.4. All departments Routine and non- Generation of Wasting natural - Develop and implement waste Operator SCEP of the Operator/ routine operations electric and resources, pollution of the management plan including network facilities electronic waste environment by monitoring records (WEEE) waste/hazardous waste WEEE containers 62 2.3.5. All departments All activities Generation of Wasting natural resources – - Develop and implement waste Operator SCEP of the Operator generating waste, unsorted no sorting management plan network facilities even by accident municipal and for recycling Potential - Using hazardous waste/waste other waste (incl. contamination of containers Incentives for sorting hazardous waste) environment from landfills waste Potential contamination of - Using official licensed and the environment due to appropriately managed local improper waste storage landfills - No burning of waste Awareness-raising and training of staff 2.3.6. All departments Hazardous waste Generation of Health risk for workers - Develop and implement waste Operator SCEP of the Operator/ generation and hazardous management plan including safety Specialized SES old network asbestos- waste /asbestos- measures procedures and practices contractor facilities containing material containing - Records of asbestos-containing (ACM) generation material materials - Use of protective equipment Specialized contractors 2.4. Environment 2.4.1. All sites Activities such as Dust generation Air pollution (TSP/PM) - Using personal protective Operator Operator SCEP modernization of equipment (PPE). facilities, - Decreasing levels of dust from demolition work operations (e.g. water sprinkling) and other usually irregular activities with high levels of dust 2.4.2. All sites Running company Generation air Air pollution, consumption of - Monitoring of mileage Operator Operator cars and other contaminants: natural resources, negative - Regular maintenance of vehicles engines NOx, (CO, SO2), impacts on living (exhaust control) TSP organisms - Using quality lead-free gasoline 2.4.3. All sites Activities not Damaging Damaging living Staff awareness building Operator Operator considerate to greenery nature, wasting natural greenery or resources (such as insufficient care of plants, water…) greenery 63 2.4.4. All staff using Accidents and Oil/fuel spills. Soil contamination, Regular drivers training Regular Operator Operator vehicles breakdowns of contamination of surface vehicle maintenance and control vehicles and/or ground Regular cleaning of parking lots water, waste generation List of emergency contacts All sites Activities such as Noise generation. Noise pollution of the - Use approved, suitably Operator Operator 2.4.5. rehabilitation of environment/population maintained equipment facilities, - Wear ear protective demolition equipment, when needed work and other - Adhere to approved working usually irregular hours activities with high - All activities carried out noise according to the approved schedule 2.4.6. All sites Fire (on Generation of Air pollution, damage - Emergency action plan Operator Operator and off site) caused waste, air of physical environment and developed, implemented and by force majeure pollutants living organisms, wasting regularly updated and various natural resources, risk to life / - Firefighting equipment on site activities using personal injury, damage of - Regular staff training in open fire (smoking, property emergency preparedness and welding, grinding) procedures Contamination of soil and - Regular inspections of firefighting surface water equipment and preparedness of staff -Appropriate storage of flammable materials, fuel and liquids - Designated smoking areas, away from flammable materials/ liquids - List of emergency contacts 2.4.7. All sites Force majeure - Generation of - Wasting natural resources, - Regular staff training in Operator Operator emergencies such waste, release of burden on the environment emergency preparedness and as earthquake, contaminants while disposing of waste, procedures floods… groundwater pollution - List of emergency contacts 2.4.8. All sites Routine and non- Electricity and - Exploitation of resources - Rational use of electricity and Operator Operator routine operations water natural water for operator´s use. consumption. - Staff awareness building. 2.5. Environment (Management) 64 2.5.1. All departments Training Training of - Improved environmental - Full time employed and Operator Operator of the Operator environmental awareness across all staff competent Environmental specialist awareness - Optimization of - Preparation and implementation effectiveness and environmental management of Environmental and Emergency of management of through formalized system action training plan environmental - Elimination of negative - Training of initial operator´s aspects. impacts on environment management and staff - Provide training for designated staff on environmental topics 2.5.2. All departments Environmental Acting Monitoring and evaluation of - Development and implementing Operator Operator SES of the Operator monitoring program Environmental operations with potential/real Environmental monitoring program SCEP monitoring impact on environment - Establish procedures to monitor program the implementation performance of identified 2.5.3. All departments Environmental Knowledge of Following legal requirements - Verification of validity of current Operator Operator SES of the Operator legislation actual for all activities with documents. SCEP Environmental possibility of environmental - Monitoring of environmental and legislation impact. other relevant legislation - Active communication with relevant local authorities – SES, SCEP (existing and planned activities) 2.5.4. All departments Emergency Environmental Improved preparedness - Development and regular Operator Operator of the Operator preparedness and preparedness for potential uncontrolled update of Emergency preparedness response plan capacity building environmental emergencies. and response action plan jointly with Committee for Emergency situations and Civil Defense under the Government of the RT. - Staff training, also in emergency preparedness and procedures 2.6. Health and Safety 65 2.6.1. Water treatment Chlorination Leakage of Health risk for customers and - Improved dosing measurement Operator Operator SES locations chlorine, operators of water treatment equipment to enable more accurate (staff inadequate technology chlorination and achievement of the operating WT dosing. desired residual Safety measures technology, and practices while using chemicals, H&S Multiplication of including chlorine handling manual. specialist) dangerous - Proper storage of chemicals microorganisms used for water treatment (chlorine) in pipes. - Using PPE. Staff training - Regular maintenance of used technologies. - Monitoring of concentration of chlorine in the water 2.6.2. Water supply Water supply Technical Water related diseases Regular maintenance of WSS. Operator Operator system system problem Water shortage Effective communication and SES breakdown (technology information channels. failure, material Effective grievance mechanism fatigue etc.) Adequately equipped mobile maintenance teams. Human factor failure 2.6.3. All staff using Vehicles accidents Technical Temporary or permanent - Regular training of Operator Operator vehicles and breakdowns problem negative impacts on human drivers/machine operators including (technology health and property first aid failure, material - Regular vehicle maintenance and fatigue etc.) control - First aid kit available in every Human factor vehicle failure - Clear vehicle responsibility 2.6.4. All departments Training Training of H&S Improved H&S awareness - Full time employed and competent Operator Operator of the Operator awareness and across all staff a H&S specialist effectiveness of - Development and implementation management of Optimization of H&S of H&S documentation and H&S aspects management through procedures formalized system - Training of initial operator´s management and staff - Provide training for designated staff on H&S topics 66 2.6.5. All departments Provision of Inadequate Risks to the health and safety - Identification of potential funding KMK Operator of the Operator administrative premises for of employees for projects for the rehabilitation of Operator buildings and administration operator´s administrative premises equipment and operation Low effectiveness of - Provision of buildings and staff and operations and management equipment with safety instructions equipment at the workplace 2.7. Social 2.7.1. Sub-project sites Provision of Resettlement Permanent loss of land, - Continued implementation of Operator Operator water to structures, access to applicable entitlements PMU PMU customers services outlined in RAP/ ARAP as Grievance Grievance necessary. management management - Additional assistance during committees committee resettlement processes should be KMK offered to poor households, single female headed households, PAPs with disabilities and other vulnerable households. 2.7.2. All departments Providing water Customer - Unwillingness to pay for - Regular maintenance and control Operator Operator PMU of the Operator supplies to clients dissatisfaction water supply services. of WSS including testing water with WSS service - Illegal connections quality. PMU - Population use sources with - Information campaign on Operator Customer liaison unsafe drinking water grievance procedure - Regular customer liaison activities (information provided to customers, community meetings etc.), including for example WSS, tariffs, rational use of water etc. - Public education campaign on the rational use of water and safe sanitation at the start of the operation period/ end of construction 67 2.7.3. Sub-project areas Providing water Affordability of - Economic impacts on poor - Implement support measures to Operator, PMU covered by WSS supplies to clients access households and on collection ensure connection costs will not PMU Operator of tariffs for WSS operator pose a barrier to poor households Relevant Affordability of - Population uses sources - Review and update assessments of Authorities consumption with unsafe drinking water affordability of poor HH to pay Social - Vulnerable HH have tariffs annually Protection Difficulty for poor difficulty organizing - Assistance provided to poor HH department of HH and other and other vulnerable HH to help Vosse vulnerable HH them organize the connection to the Hukumat connecting to WSS with WSS the Operator/ special Contractor. - Implement social support program to enable poor HH to consume water from the WSS 2.7.4. Sub-project areas Providing water Social tensions Community conflicts over Information campaign and PMU and PMU and covered by WSS supplies to clients water use stakeholder consultation Operator Grievance Grievance complaints and conflict resolution management management mechanism in place committees committees Operator Operator Local Local Authorities Authorities 2.7.5. Sub-project areas Interaction with Active Underrepresentation of • Community water committees Operator Operator covered by WSS stakeholders participation of women and their views include women representatives. At Local Local women least 30% of committees are chaired Authorities Authorities by women • Identified village women representatives present in each stakeholder meetings/ community liaison meetings 68 8. ESMP IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING The monitoring plan for each sub-project zone is provided in the following tables to enable both the Contractor, Operator, relevant authorities and the World Bank specialists to monitor due implementation of environmental management and protection measures and detect deviations and shortcomings in a timely manner. Relevant parties responsible for monitoring the ESMP have been recommended in the following tables. They include PMU specialists, the Operator, the Contractor as well as specialized agencies (SES, SCEP, Committee for Emergency situations and Civil Defense under the GoT) operating in the District. It will be the responsibility of the PMU (Monitoring and Evaluation specialist) to oversee implementation of the monitoring plan, collate all monitoring data and arrange agreements with the relevant agencies and other responsible parties to undertake monitoring. In order to aid this process, it is recommended that an agreement is made between the chairman of Vosse District and the PMU on the Hukumat’s involvement in the coordination of the District SES, Vosse Environmental Protection Committee and other parties involved in monitoring. This could be complemented by establishing a coordination group of relevant parties at the district level (Hukumat, Operator, PMU, SES and SCEP), which would be chaired by the chairperson of Vosse District. The PMU and Hukumat, and the coordination group (if established), should agree on key measures to ensure that monitoring is undertaken at the appropriate times and frequency by relevant parties and that monitoring data and results are handed over to the PMU in a timely manner, including establishing a system whereby a copy of monitoring results and/or reports are provided to the project/ Operator immediately after carrying out the monitoring, before leaving the site/premises. At an appropriate time in the Operation Phase, responsibility for overseeing ongoing monitoring will be handed over from the PMU to the Operator. Any coordination groups and agreements should be continued in order to ensure continued effective coordination of monitoring with relevant agencies. 69 9. ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MONITORING PLAN Sub-zone 1.2. and subzone 1.3. (Zone 1) Responsible for Monitoring parameter Monitoring site Monitoring methodology Frequency Cause of monitoring monitoring During design and construction Condition of water supply At the water Checking of existing wells: Once - Avoid possible overloading Operating company source intake place: Review of hydrogeological study of hydrogeological structures PMU wells at (including hydrodynamic tests, if the yield does not meet the Design Consultant Chilanasos verification of yield) actual/anticipated Checking of the current state of the consumption. wells (casing) - Avoid possible destruction of the well due to corrosion of casing leading to the interconnection of aquifers and groundwater contamination. Water quality At the water Sampling and analyses of water from Twice, once in Meet national standards for Operating company intake place: the wells in the regional laboratory. the spring and quality of drinking water PMU wells at Comparison with national standards once in the Design Consultant Challanasos autumn Energy consumption At the water Review Once Avoid excessive energy PMU intake place: Specifications for energy-efficient When finalizing consumption that increases the Design Consultant wells at pumps in the tender documentation procurement cost of operation and the Chillanasos documentation tariffs. Toxic/Hazardous waste On site, in the Visual (analytical if in doubt) Once Reduce public and workplace PMU management vicinity of site inventory of hazardous waste health and safety risks (including asbestos) To minimize environmental pollution; Waste (including hazardous On site and in Visual Once Minimize soil contamination, PMU waste) management) office Check if design and project planning contamination of surface foresee diligent procedures for and/or ground water, living 70 on waste/hazardous waste disposal nature through improper legally designated landfill sites (waste disposal of (hazardous) waste. management plan) Timely detection and remediation of solid waste disposal bottlenecks Water and soil quality, Sanitary and Visually Monthly Avoid contamination of soil, PMU supported by wildlife hygiene zones of Oil-filled equipment, moved from Continuous surface and/or groundwater, SCEP one existing and sanitary zones, including transformers wildlife. one new designed water intake Ecosystem protection Construction sites Visually Once Prevention of damage to SCEP Survey and inventory of large trees in wildlife Local government close proximity to the construction site Cultural Heritage Construction sites Notification to relevant local and Once Avoid impacts on cultural PMU national authorities heritage. Check of design documentation Required approvals/permits to be obtained from relevant authorities, construction activities planned in line with local and national legislation Any hazards to the On site and in Review Once before the Minimize risks and impacts on PMU, supported by environment and/or human office Compliance of detailed design with launch of human health and the Consultant health current national norms and standards tenders environment (Hydrological Verification of hydraulic model: modeling, Engineer- Measurements of positions and levels Constructor) of the facilities as well as flows in the system Permits and approvals for the Construction sites Review of tender documentation Once Ensure compliance with PMU project Required approvals/permits to be legislation Procurement obtained from all relevant authorities, To minimize impacts packages construction (environmental, social, cultural heritage) Involuntary Resettlement On site, local Visual Before the Ensure compliance with RAP/ PMU Resettlement (land, structures, trees, crops, communities Resettlement Screening checklists launch of ARAP. Consultant access to services) sites complete for all sub- project71 tenders Independent external RAP/ ARAPs developed. monitor for Before Ensure compliance with WB resettlement Relevant RAP/ ARAP fully implemented construction policies and relevant Tajik authorities Grievance Records of implemented entitlements contract signed law Management Committees Records of additional assistance Before provided to poor HH, single female construction headed HH, PAPs with disabilities and other vulnerable PAPs. Regularly during Monitor entitlements and other resettlement resettlement aspects in accordance process with RAP/ ARAP (e.g. regular surveys of PAPs), in particular for vulnerable On a regular PAPs. basis, as defined in RAP/ ARAP Stakeholder engagement Meetings, in Visual Records of community Continuous After Ensure compliance with PMU office, local engagement activities, including events ESMP, ESMF and Stakeholder (Social safeguards communities involvement of poor HH and other Engagement Plan team) vulnerable groups (including people The local community should with disabilities) and their opinions be informed of project in relation to water and sanitation. Once Before activities, the choice of project Stakeholder Engagement Plan construction sites, potential impacts and finalized Engagement and Disclosure project delays. activities undertaken before start of After activities construction Monitor feedback from consultation events Feedback including whether the local population are aware of project activities, locations, impacts, delays, disruptions, and involvement of women etc. Active participation of women Meetings, in Implementation of gender oriented 72 Continuous Gender equality, women’s PMU (Social in the project office, local activities; views included in the project, safeguards team) communities • Women representatives on grievance compliance with ESMP committees including staff member from the women’s and family affairs department, Legal League representative, village women representative • Community water committees include women representatives. At least 30% committees are chaired by women Identified village women representatives present in each stakeholder meeting Visual Meeting attendance lists; women’s participation during meetings; committee membership Monitor feedback from consultation events After activities Stakeholder survey on involvement of women as part of the project baseline survey Once Management of grievances On site and in Review grievance procedures Monthly Ensure compliance with ESMP PMU (social office Project Grievance procedures are Weekly and Tajik law safeguards team) operating in accordance with ESMP Management of Grievance requirements and Tajik law Grievances Management Committee membership in accordance Committees with ESMP requirements, including Weekly Communities have the PAP representatives and women opportunity to complain about Relevant authorities representatives. Grievance procedure the project activities easily accessible to poor HH and other vulnerable groups, including people with disabilities. Monitor project grievances register Monitor Weekly feedback from stakeholder engagement After activities Groundwater pollution Drilling/Construc Drilling under the supervision of a Throughout the Prevent soil and ground water Contractor (as per tion of new wells senior hydrogeologist 73 drilling and contamination by leakages of procedures) Proper maintenance of drilling units. construction of organic substances (oil, petrol) Use of biodegradable hydraulic oils new wells during drilling. The PMU, supported and other fillers. Improper well location. by the Specialized contractors with Inaccurate construction Hydrogeologist (to be appropriate experience. (connection of aquifers, hired by the PMU). Hydrogeological design approved and insufficient waterproofing). complied with. Groundwater pollution Water intake Visual Sanitary zone of catchment Throughout the Prevent pollution of Подрядчик (в (new wells) area and protection of individual drilling and groundwater соответствии с source. construction of процедурами) new wells Управляющая Review of report Final компания hydrogeological report (verification of Защита санитарных hydrogeological assumptions). зон Groundwater monitoring, PMU, gathering data for updated При поддержке hydrogeological model Гидрогеолога, нанятого PMU Water quality At the water Visual examination of fencing around Monthly Prevent the pollution of water SES, SCEP (both intake place: the water intake sanitation zones by human and animal waste indicators) wells at Visual examination of the protection Chillanasos WS of wells Continuous Waste management All construction Visual During Minimize pollution of living Contractor, PMU, sites Waste disposed in accordance with construction nature, soil, water, air, SCEP waste management plan works unnecessary need for new Waste deposited on local legal materials/products (as the landfills No waste is burned dumped waste is not going to be reused, treated, or recycled). 74 Toxic Hazardous materials All construction Visual, comparing with the list of During Minimize the risks of soil Contractor, PMU management (e.g. sites toxic/hazardous materials construction contamination, contamination paints/solvents) Toxic materials properly stored and works of surface and/or ground disposed water, living nature No construction materials that are hazardous to health (e.g. asbestos, asbestos-containing materials) are used in the project. Compliance with Contractor Hazardous materials handling/storing procedure prepared before construction activities Visual – waste management plan Hazardous waste management All construction Checking compliance with waste Contractor Reduce public and workplace Contractor, PMU and sites management plan prepared before throughout health and safety risks Asbestos-containing materials construction activities construction (ACM) management - Hazardous materials kept out of PMU at least Reduce the risk of potential the general waste stream. monthly contamination of soil, surface - Correct transport of and/or ground water, living materials/products. nature through improper - Storing materials and chemicals in handling and disposal of suitable conditions. (hazardous) waste. - Correct labeling of chemicals. - Disposal at official appropriately licensed and managed local landfills. - Using protective equipment. - Specialized contractors with appropriate training, experience and protective equipment to be hired when operating with asbestos waste 75 Water quality, living nature All construction Checking operation and maintenance Contractor Reduce the risk of Contractor, PMU sites logs throughout contamination of surface Regular maintenance and control of construction and/or ground water, living all equipment with oil content PMU at least nature by residuum of (vehicles, equipment). monthly petroleum substances or Visual contaminated construction Using of protective equipment materials. (sorbent, absorbent mat, safety bin) when necessary. Air quality All construction Visual Contractor Minimize air pollution with Contractor, PMU sites Using personal protective equipment throughout dust (TSP/PM). (Engineer, Social (PPE). construction Expert), Decreasing dustiness of operations in PMU at least Communities accordance with required mitigation monthly measures (e.g. water sprinkling). Visual, community meetings Grievances, responses to complaints Air quality All construction Visual on site Monthly spot- Minimize air contaminants: Contractor sites Switching off engines when checks NOx, (CO, SO2), TSP Construction vehicles/equipment not in use transport routes Direct or indirect hazards to All construction Visual Throughout Reduce the probability of Contractor traffic and pedestrians by sites Monitor grievances register construction traumas and accidents to PMU Sociologist and construction activities Accident records works constructors and pedestrians M&E Specialist Survey of population Once Throughout Compliance with the approved Traffic construction Management Plan. works Marked and properly secured Once construction sites. Handover of sites Maintenance of transport routes and the vicinity of construction sites 76 Construction of temporary crossing bridges Information campaign Appropriate site restoration after completion of construction Ecosystem protection All parts of WSS Monitor implementation of provisions During Prevent damaging trees during Contractor, PMU and septic tanks in this Environmental and Social construction vegetation clearance for Monitoring Plan construction Appropriate timetable respecting vegetation period. Temporary tree protection – large trees are marked and cordoned off with fencing, their root system protected Ecosystem protection All construction Visual and comparison with During earth Minimize damaging vegetation Contractor, PMU sites recommended procedures works and stability of slopes during supported Consultant Monitoring compliance with working earthworks that can lead to soil (Geotechnician, Civil procedures recommended for disturbance and erosion Engineer) earthworks by geologist/geotechnician Cultural heritage All construction Visual inspection on site During Prevetn irreversible damage of Contractor, PMU sites Checking compliance with plan construction, in cultural heritage Cultural heritage approved before construction particular earth specialist activities works Appropriate technique for excavation used Compliance with approvals/permits Knowledge of chance find procedures Safeguards of buildings, structures, works, services or installations from harm, disturbance or deterioration 77 Dust generation - Air pollution All construction Publish and update construction With every Construction works generate PMU (TSP/PM) sites Local schedule. update of the dust, can contaminate PMU Sociologist, communities Monitor grievances register construction soil/ground and water, are M&E Specialist Soil/ground water schedule noisy, can result in temporary contamination Regularly during interruptions of water supplies Noise pollution of the construction Communities have the environment and population opportunity to complain about excessive dust, noise and other inconveniences through grievance redress mechanism Human health and safety On site and in Visual - review of contracts At the beginning Oral / facal contamination Contractor, PMU office Safe sanitation accessible on site for of construction leading to increased incidence labor included in contract phase of sanitation-related diseases Health & Safety requirements affecting laborers and local included in contract Regularly during communities Visual inspection on site construction Health & Safety of works Safe sanitation accessible on site for Compliance with laws labor Health & Safety practices, including use of PPE, first aid provision etc. Implementation of Contractor Construction sites Visual inspection Check of records Twice a week Ensure compliance with plans PMU (supported by plans (as per list in ESMP In office in order to minimize and Supervision mitigation table): mitigate for environmental, Consultant) social and health & safety impacts Management of grievances On site and in Review grievance procedures Monthly Ensure compliance with ESMP PMU (social office Grievance procedures (Project, and Tajik law safeguards team, Local Contractor, Operator) are operating in Management of grievances Supervision communities accordance with ESMP requirements Communities have the Consultant) and Tajik law opportunity to complain about Contractor Grievance Grievance procedure easily accessible the project activities Management to poor HH and other vulnerable Committees Operator 78 Relevant authorities groups, including people with disabilities. Daily Monitor contractor grievance register Daily Monitor project grievances register Daily Monitor Operator grievances register Continuous Monitor feedback from stakeholder engagement Stakeholder engagement Meetings, in Visual Regularly during Ensure compliance with PMU (Social office, local • • Engagement and Disclosure construction ESMP, ESMF and Stakeholder safeguards team) communities activities undertaken before start of Engagement Plan construction The local community should • • Records of community be informed of project engagement activities, including activities, the choice of project records of engagement with sites, potential impacts and vulnerable persons/groups project delays. • • Public education campaign on the rational use of water and safe sanitation implemented • • Engagement in accordance with SEP & ESMP requirements Monitor feedback from consultation events Feedback, including about Are local people aware of project activities, locations, consequences, delays, failures and participation women etc. Active participation of women Meetings, in Implementation of gender action plan Continuous Gender equality, women’s PMU (Social office, local stipulating, amongst others: views included in the project, safeguards team) communities • • Women representatives on compliance with ESMP grievance committees including staff member from the women’s and 79 family affairs department, Legal League representative, village women representative • • Community water committees include women representatives. At least 30% committees are chaired by women • • Identified village women representatives present in each Continuous stakeholder meeting Visual Meeting attendance lists; women’s participation during meetings; committee membership Monitor feedback from consultation events Involuntary Resettlement On site and in Visual: At the beginning Ensure compliance with RAP/ PMU (land, structures, trees, crops, office RAP/ ARAP fully implemented of the ARAP. Compliance with WB Independent external access to services) Local Records of implemented entitlements construction, and policies and relevant Tajik law resettlement Monitor communities Records of additional assistance on a regular basis Relevant authorities provided to poor HH, single female (as defined in the Grievance headed HH, PAPs with disabilities RAP/ ARAP). Management and other vulnerable PAPs, Committees Monitor entitlements and other resettlement aspects in accordance with RAP/ ARAP (e.g. regular surveys of PAPs, in particular for vulnerable PAPs). In case of need for additional land for construction camps – Review of resettlement screening checklist and RAP/ ARAP 80 Temporary restriction of On site and in Visual inspection Daily/ on regular Compliance with ESMP, RAP/ Contractor access to streets, homes, office RAP/ ARAP mitigation implemented basis as defined ARAP PMU (social public services and social Local Alternative safe access provided if in RAP/ ARAP Impacts on local population safeguards team, institutions communities buildings remain open, including accessing services, business Supervision access for vulnerable users. and homes. Consultant) Relevant Alternative connection with selected Daily Impacts on vulnerable users authorities objects (schools, hospitals) Weekly Monitor grievances register Once Accident Records Population Survey Labor influx/ worker In office and on Visual inspection Weekly Compliance with ESMP, Contractor management site Implementation of Labor influx/ Labor Influx/ worker PMU (supported by Local worker management plan and management plan and Tajik Supervision communities requirements in ESMP (behavior, Daily laws Consultant) worker management etc.) After each Grievance Redress Justifications for hiring workers from activity Management outside local area Committees Relevant Review grievances register authorities Review of feedback from stakeholder engagement During operations Groundwater pollution At the water Visual Monthly Ensure water quality that Operator intake place: Fences and protection of sanitary zone meets legal requirements for SCEP (sanitary wells at of catchment areas are intact and drinking water protection zone) Chilanasos maintained in good condition to serve its purpose Regular tests of water quality Groundwater resources At the water Visual – review of records Monthly Prevent possible overloading Operator SCEP intake place: Groundwater monitoring, evaluation of hydrogeological structures wells at of hydrogeological data. if the yield does not meet the Chilanasos actual consumption Water quantity and quality Distribution Visual Break downs as Excessive volume of water Operator, Energy consumption network Leakage detection equipment soon as they are available for sale increases communities Affordability Complaints register reported cost/tariffs Leakages, break downs, illegal connections 81 Willingness to pay Distribution Regular tests of water quality Leakages/illegal Prevent the pollution of SES (only tests of network connections drinking water due to damaged water quality) monthly pipes which causes health problems Water quantity Household Billing Monthly or as Excessive volume of water Operator Energy consumption connections For consumption of whole buildings per contracts available for sale and not Affordability billed increases cost/tariffs Soil contamination Schools, health Visual – review of records (budget Semi-annually Prevent leakage of pathogens SES Groundwater contamination care facilities, institutions and landfill) from septic tanks, which (PMU and local Human health &safety kindergarten and contaminate soil and ground authorities for the water intake sites - Appropriate disposal of sludge from water and can cause oral-fecal review of budgets) with septic tanks wastewater systems (septic tanks) in infections. official, appropriately licensed and managed local landfills/treatment facilities. - Emptying and removal done by specialized/licensed company Visual and oral - Review of available budgets for schools, health care centers and kindergarten to pay for emptying and maintaining septic tanks completed. - - Measures taken to address shortfalls in budget. - Schools, kindergarten and health institutions confirm regular emptying and maintenance - The Operator confirms regular emptying and maintenance of septic tanks at water intakes Soil contamination Locations of Visual Semi-annually Prevent the increased Operator Groundwater contamination wastewater Laboratory tests (water) discharge of untreated Ecosystem protection discharges 82 wastewater into streams and Unpleasant odor open spaces due to increased Health and safety water supply Soil contamination All operation Checking compliance with waste As per plan - Prevent pollution of living Operator, SES, SCEP Water quality sites management plan nature, soil, water and air due Ecosystem protection to improper transport, storage, Air (unpleasant odor) handling, and disposal of Health & safety waste. - Reduce potential contamination of the environment from landfills. - Minimize potential contamination of the environment due to waste storage on site - Prevent contamination of water due to accumulation of waste in the sanitary zone. Air pollution Operation sites Review of logbooks/maintenance During Prevent irregular activities Operator records demolition/repair causing high levels of dust Administrative Regular maintenance of vehicles and activities (such as demolitions) which building equipment by the authorized service Monthly increase TSP/PM. provider, monitoring mileage (logbooks, Running cars and other Visual maintenance engines release air Sprinkling water during dusty records) contaminants: NOx, (CO, operations SO2), TSP Idling engines Cooling agent leakages (from Workers use PPE operating/repairing AC, refrigerators) contribute to depletion of ozone layer Noise pollution of the Operation sites Visual During Prevent irregular activities Operator environment/population Administrative Workers wear ear protective implementation such as rehabilitation of building equipment of noisy facilities, demolition work and Monitor compliance with approved activities other noisy activities working hours Monitor grievances register 83 For people’s complaints Generation of waste Operator’s Check emergency preparedness and Monthly Reduce the risk of fire (on and Operator Air pollution premises response plan off-site) caused by force Health & Safety Implementation of preparedness majeure and various activities Emergency activities including regular Burning of waste using open fire preparedness plan inspections of firefighting equipment, as/if detected (smoking, welding, grinding) and activities regular staff training in emergency records preparedness and procedures Visual Operations area Condition and location of firefighting equipment, appropriate storage of flammable materials, no burning of waste Groundwater pollution Affected Check emergency preparedness and Monthly Force majeure - emergencies Operator Ecosystem locations within response plan on Implementation of such as earthquake, floods, can the operations preparedness activities and procedures lead to release of area/administrativ contaminants, burden on the e building environment while disposing of waste, groundwater pollution. Electricity consumption Administrative Monitoring electricity meters of the Monthly Minimize excessive use of Operator Water volume buildings, pumps operator electricity and water for own Ability to pay Monitoring pumps’ logs use by the operator for routine Avoiding unnecessary use of pumps and non-routine operations Monitoring NRW- unbilled authorized (such as cleaning of the WSS), consumption for watering public spaces or for fire brigades increases the volume of NRW and tariffs. Emergency preparedness All departments Regular update of Emergency Annual Ensure improved preparedness Operator jointly with of the operator preparedness and response action for potential uncontrolled Committee for plan 84 environmental emergencies Emergency situations and Civil Defense under the GoT Health and safety Parking lots Review of log books Monthly Reduce the probability of Operator Operator’s For regular vehicle maintenance and accidents and breakdowns due logistics section control to badly maintained vehicles, Clear responsibility for each vehicle the delays in treating injuries if Visual first aid not available First aid kit available in every vehicle. Inspection of accident records Health and safety Operator’s Visual Annual The current administrative KMK premises Comparison with legal requirements premises of the operator do not meet basic environmental and H&S standards, causing risks to the health and safety of employees and low effectiveness of operations and management. Management of grievances Operation sites Review At the beginning Compliance with Tajik law PMU Office Operator grievance mechanism of Operation Management of grievances Operator Local Daily Communities have the Relevant authorities communities Monitor Operator grievances register opportunity to complain about the WSS system Customers who are dissatisfied with the WSS are less willing to pay water bills Stakeholder engagement Operation sites Review of stakeholder engagement At the beginning Ensure compliance with ESMP PMU Customer liaison Office records; Visual: of Operation Operator Local Public education campaign on the Education campaigns will help Relevant authorities communities rational use of water and safe to reduce costs, decrease water sanitation completed use, decrease wastewater, Visual review: improve sanitation practices. Regular information and outreach Annually Regular customer liaison helps activities to customers. foster good relationships with clients, aids resolution of issues and can improve 85 willingness to pay 10. ANNEXES 10.1. Social Screening Documents for sub-zone 1.2. and 1.3. SOCIAL SCREENING CHECKLIST Subproject name RWSSP. Subzone No 1.2 and 1.3. in zone 1 of Vosse district and reference no. PMU team with stakeholder participation Checklist completed by: 10-11 June 2020 Date (day month, year) Yes/ No Temporary Types of resettlement impacts / (only 1 Quantit Comments answer permanen y possible t (both answers Land acquisition - Will the subproject require land No acquisition? - Are there any existing rights of - way/ easements on this land? - Is the land tenure status - known? - Are there people with no recognizable - legal right or claim to the land they are occupying? - Is the current usage of land to be - acquired known? - Loss of agricultural land (estimate no area)? - Loss of pastures (grazing) no (estimated area)? - Loss of commercial land (estimate no area)? - Loss of shelter and residential land no (estimate area)? - Are vulnerable1 land - users affected by land acquisition known? Loss of crops, fruit trees and other agricultural production - Will the project result in temporary no or permanent loss of crops? 1 Vulnerable persons in particular those below the poverty line, the landless, the elderly, women and children, indigenous peoples, ethnic minorities, or other displaced persons who may not be protected through Tajik land compensation legislation 86 - Will the project result in No temporary or permanent loss of fruit trees? - Will the project result in No temporary or permanent loss of other agricultural production? (specify) - Will any vulnerable PAPs be No affected by loss of agricultural production? Loss of income sources or means of livelihood - Will the project reduce people’s No access to their businesses or enterprises? - Will the project reduce people’s No access to other income sources or means of livelihood? (Specify) - Will vulnerable PAPs be No affected by loss of access to productive assets? Access to public services and state or communal resources - Will the project reduce access to Yes Temporary limit of access during the drinking water supply? Construction-assembly works, alternative water supply will be provided - Will the project reduce access to Yes Production of works in relative proximity education facilities? 2 to secondary school No. 58 in Shurkishlok village (about 55 meters) and secondary school No. 49 in Okdzhar village (about 30 meters). -Prohibiting and information signs will be provided, if necessary, crossings (bridges) - Will the project reduce access to health Yes Work (digging a trench) in relative facilities? 1 proximity to a private pharmacy in Ohjar village. There is a workaround, despite this, the installation of a prohibiting sign is provided. - Will the project reduce access to No electricity supply? - Will the project reduce access to No other communal services or resources? 1. Access limitation to residential house in the amount of 121 households, 9 shopping facilities 131 and to 1 household plot (garden). - Transitions (bridges) will be provided for construction and installation works period and the installation of prohibition signs. - Will the project reduce access 2. Access limitation to 7 intra- settlement Yes roads, including dirt roads. - These roads to other state services or resources? have detours from the route submitted. Regardless of this, prohibition signs will 7 be provided for construction and installation works period. - Will vulnerable PAPs be affected No by reduced access to public services? 87 Yes/ No Temporary Types of resettlement impacts / (only 1 Quantity Comments answer permanen possible) t (both answers possible) - Will the project result in loss No of other household infrastructure? (specify type and estimated number) - Will vulnerable PAPs be No affected by loss of shelter and/or household infrastructure? Significance of impacts - TOTAL: Estimated number of PAPs 134 134 PAPs will have temporal limitation of physical access to the buildings (houses) due to nearby civil works. - Does the number of PAPs No displaced by land acquisition exceed 200? - Number of PAPs not displaced 0 losing more than 10% of their productive assets SUMMARY Using the information from the checklist, the PMU Social Safeguards Team in consultation with other relevant parties will summarize whether there will be resettlement impacts in accordance with the RPF and the type of resettlement instrument required. Is RAP or ARAP Justification necessary? Not required, as identified impacts are temporary. No other impacts are stated. Not necessary RAP necessary ARAP necessary PMU Chief Social Specialist J. Kurbanov PMU Environmental Engineer R. Ibrohimzoda 88 10.2. Checklist for preliminary environmental audit Part 1 1. Name and code of the subproject: Water supply of Subzone 1.2. and 1.3. of Zone 1. of Vosse District 2. Brief description of the subproject: The project envisages construction of a drinking water supply systems for the Chillanasos in sub-zone 1.2. and 1.3. The water supply system will include the construction of pressure regulating reservoirs “Shurkishlok” and “Selbur”. water conduits and distribution networks in 8 villages of subzone 1.2., including the villages of Selbur, Shurkishlok, Gulgasht, Istiqlol, Zafarobod, Navkoram, Okjari bolo (upper part of Ohjar village), Dahanachyon (Muminobod district) and 5 villages of subzone 1.3., including Ohjar, Fayzobod, Guliston, Mekhrobod, Chorvodoron. The project envisages the construction of new reservoirs outside the water intake in the villages of Shurkishlok and Selbur, which include reservoirs, absorbent filters, transformer substations, fencing, external power supply, lighting, a gatehouse and internal roads. The construction of new water pipelines and intra-village distribution pipelines will be done with polyethylene pipes. Rehabilitation and use of existing water supply networks is not foreseen under the project. 3. Will the project affect the environmental parameters : а) Construction phase Impacts Mitigation measures Air quality (possible partial air -In all project work, construction waste should accumulate in a pollution, emissions, odour, dust, designated control zone and should be continuously moistened with noise and vibrations) water spraying systems to prevent dust generation from construction waste. -Dust control when working with construction machinery and electrical equipment using permanent water spray systems and/or dust-catchment shields installed on the site. - Keep the surrounding environment (including pedestrian paths and roads) clean and avoid construction waste to minimize dust and contamination of the territory. -In no case construction waste and structures should be incinerated in open fire right on the site. -Do not allow excessive accumulation of non-operational construction equipment on the worksite. -Construction noises are permitted only during the specified time periods from 8:00 to 18:00 (in residential areas). -In time of operation, cover plate and hoods on generator engeens, air compressors and other machines and mechanical devices must be covered, and these machines and mechanisms must be located as far away from residential buildings as possible. Waste generation - Garbage collection sites and schemes for its removal and disposal should be prepared for all major types of construction waste expected during construction work. - Mineral waste from construction work should be separated from ordinary waste and organic, liquid and chemical waste by sorting the waste on site and then placing it in appropriate containers. 89 - Construction waste should be collected and disposed of in an appropriate manner in a district landfill, in accordance with an agreement with the district utility service. - all materials and documentation for waste removal and disposal records should be properly maintained as evidence of proper waste management at the project site according to the project. - Household and food waste generated from the permanent presence of Contractor's personnel on site should be separated from other construction waste and placed in special containers, which should be disposed of in the district landfill as it fills up. Possible partial contamination of Adequate erosion and slide control measures shall be applied at the soil, water; worksite, including, for example, the installation of protective fences to prevent the sediment movement outside the worksite, which may cause the exceeding of turbidity values in adjacent streams and rivers, irrigation ditches. Temporary water supply Minimizing time between cutting off existing and connecting new interruptions system Planning total interruptions in off-peak hours (preferably during night time hours) Water supply through water bowsers (placed nearby standpipes), water trucks Ensuring the supply of water to vulnerable groups Timely warning of the public of interruptions Possible deterioration of drinking It should be noted that the quality of drinking water in existing systems water quality in existing water does not meet standards. Nevertheless, it is necessary to provide for this: supply systems during the course of -Temporary supply of good quality drinking water; work -warning consumers about water quality in a timely manner. Direct or indirect dangers to traffic In accordance with the requirements of national regulations and and pedestrians caused by standards, the contractor must ensure adequate protection of construction work, inaccessibility construction sites as well as proper regulation of traffic during of streets and houses during construction. This activity should include, but not be limited to, the construction and limited access to following components: services and buildings - Work sites should be equipped with information and warning signs, fences and traffic interchanges so that the work site is clearly marked and visible and the public is properly informed and warned about possible dangers. - ensure safe and permanent access to administrative buildings, shops and living quarters during work on sites with provided temporary scaffolding, crossings, etc. Negative impact on employee - The local inspectorates supervising the construction works and health; environmental safety, as well as the local residents, are duly notified about the upcoming project works and the grievance redress system; - The local community is duly notified about the works through appropriate publications and/or media reports and/or signs in public areas (including the worksite). - All permissions required by legislation (in particular, permissions for the use of the land plot, use of natural resources, waste dump, permission from the sanitary inspection, etc.) for construction or rehabilitation work at the given site shall be obtained. -All works shall be carried out in the safest and most disciplined manner and shall be organized in such a way as to minimize negative impacts of the production process on local residents and the natural environment; - If the Contractor engages external personnel to carry out the repair and construction work, who will be on site on a permanent basis, all necessary amenities shall be provided, including accommodation for accommodation and kitchens, showers, toilets and normal meals. 90 Negative impact on employee - Preparation and implementation of Health and Safety Plan, Waste health; Management Plan during Construction, Traffic Management Plan, Camp Management Plan, Hazardous Materials Processing / Storage Procedures, Workforce Inflow Management Plan, Construction Plan; - Appropriate fencing should be installed around the construction site to ensure worker safety. -Individual protective equipment for workers should meet the international best safety standards (with mandatory permanent wearing of helmets, protective masks where necessary, protective goggles, safety belts and safety footwear), including the prevention of acute respiratory diseases (coronavirus). -Adequate instruction and information signs should be placed on the site to inform workers about the basic rules and regulations for the work to be carried out. -Signs providing clear information to patients on access to medical services during construction work. -If the Contractor engages external personnel to carry out the repair and construction work, all necessary amenities must be provided, including accommodation and kitchen, showers, toilets and normal meals. Increased accident risks for -Adequate fencing should be installed around the construction site to employees/residents guarantee the safety of the population and children. - If the Contractor involves external personnel in the repair and construction works, who will be permanently on site, all necessary living conditions, including accommodation and kitchen, showers, toilets and normal meals shall be provided. Poor households unable to pay for - Develop a detailed stakeholder engagement plan in accordance with connection costs. Poor and the requirements of ESMF and the legislation of Tajikistan. Stakeholder vulnerable households with engagement should be inclusive, involving representatives of women difficulties in connecting to WSS and vulnerable individuals, including people with disabilities. Views on with the Operator. issues and needs related to water supply and sanitation of poor households (HH) and other vulnerable groups, including people with disabilities, should be actively sought during the stakeholder engagement. - conduct a stakeholder-driven awareness campaign on how consumers are connected to WSS, including poor and vulnerable households Possible negative impact on - construction work must be carried out with mandatory observance of cultural heritage sites (Toskala sanitary protection zones (at least 10 meters from the fencing of the fortress and Aral village) cultural heritage site); - when carrying out work near the CH site, if necessary, involve representatives of specialists related to these objects; - upon detection of random finds, immediately submit finds to the commission for random finds, according to the procedure specified in the ESMP. b) Operational phase: Impacts Mitigation measures Wastewater discharge by the - organization of the grey wastewater discharge site in agreement with consumers, including increased the relevant regulatory authorities for grey/wastewater washout with greywater discharge due to disinfection of conduits and water distribution network construction/reconstruction of the water supply system Water losses caused by network 91 entire -Property rehabilitation, maintenance and operation of the leaks / overuse of water by network consumers -Use of leak detection equipment -Dismantling illegal connections -Regular maintenance and control of WSS, including water quality analysis. Generation of waste - For all basic types of garbage to be collected during operation, a special collection point and schemes for its transportation and disposal should be organized. - Wastes should be separated ( normal solid waste, organic, liquid and chemical) by sorting on site and then placed in appropriate containers. - Garbage should be collected and disposed of in an appropriate manner in a district landfill, in accordance with an agreement with the district utility service. - All materials and documentation for waste removal and disposal records should be properly maintained as evidence of proper waste management. Air pollution, emissions, odor, - all types of solid waste should accumulate in a designated control zone noise and be disposed of in a timely manner in the district landfill. -Dust control when electrical equipment is operating through permanent water spray systems and/or dust catchment shields installed at the site. - Keep the area clean and free of waste to minimize dust and contamination of the territory. -In no case waste should be incinerated directly on the territory. - Ensure that electrical and pumping equipment is operating properly to avoid noise. possible impact on soil, water - to ensure normal well operation; pollution / ground water - timely elimination of leaks in the water supply system; - to provide special drains for clean water reservoirs to specified places. Unwilling to pay for water services, - Information campaign of the Operator on the procedure of contracting, illegal connections, inability of poor calculation and payment system, addressing complaints households to pay for water -Regular communication with consumers (information provided to services and connection to the water consumers, public meetings, etc.), including, for example, WSS, tariffs, system rational use of water, etc. -State education campaign on water management and safe sanitation at the beginning of operation/construction period Conflicts with local community due - Reducing the potential for conflict (installing water meters will help to use of land and water resources establish actual water consumption and reduce the potential for conflict between neighbours sharing a common water source and between consumers and the service provider); - Information campaign and stakeholder consultations; - a grievance redress mechanism (GRM) is identified; - effective communication and information channels. Increase of cases of diseases related - continuous control by Sanitary and Epidemiological Service of the to hygiene and sanitation, water quality of water supplied to consumers and its compliance with related diseases standards; - Employees of the company operating water supply facilities should be constantly inspected for their health condition and provided with sanitary books; -conducting regular preventive works in the water supply system, according to the regulatory requirements. Health risk to employees/operators - Development and implementation of a waste management plan, including safety procedures and practices; - Use of protective equipment, if necessary; - raising awareness and training of personnel; -disposal of hazardous wastes/ACM only at suitable approved landfills 92 Part 2 Category of environmental risk for the project - Moderate EIA and/or ESMP and ESMP checklist required -Yes Note: mitigation measures are described in detail in the Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP), which will be included in the contractual obligations of potential contractors. Environment Engineer of PMU Ibrohimzoda R. June 11, 2020 г. 93 Consolidated Protocol Consultations with PAPs (affected by the Project) - residents of Shurkishlok villages and Ohjar (jamoat M. Makhmadaliev), Zafarobod, Faizobod (jamoat Guliston), Istiklol (jamoat A. Avazov) Subzones 1.2. and 1.3. in Zone 1 of the Vosse district Date and venue: June 10 - 11, 2020, Republic of Tajikistan, Khatlon region, Vosse District. PMU representatives: chief social specialist, environmental engineer; Representatives of the executive body of the state power: First Deputy District Chairman, Chairman of "M. Makhmadaliev", “Guliston”, “A. Avazov” Jamoat, Chairman of "Shurkishloq" and “Ohjar” villages council, Director of USE "Obi Dehot" of Vosse district; Residents (homeowners) of Shurkishloq, Ohjar, Zafarobod, Fayzobod, Istiqlol villages - Project Affected Persons (PAP). Handouts ("Information sheet - handbook") provided to: To the executive authority of the state authority of the Vosse district, water utilities, jamoats, village councils, educational and health care institutions, project affected persons. Speakers: First Deputy Chairman of the district, PMU Chief Social Specialist, Director of UDP “Obi Dehot” of Vosse district. During the Consultations: The population of the villages of Shurikishloq and Ohjar, Zafarobod and Istiqlol has been informed about the construction of the main conduit and how the conduit route will run; - people affected by the project were informed about temporary inconveniences (temporary limitation of access to houses) during construction works; - what measures are envisaged to minimize the impacts; - where people should address issues related to Project implementation. The Question-answers given during the Consultations are summarized in the following table: 94 Public consultations on discussion of the Environmental and Social Management Plan within RWSSP implementation in Subzone 1.2. and 1.3. of Zone 1 of Vosse District Question /request of participants. Answer Is the population of the villages of All participants of the Consultation unanimously Shurkishloq and Ohjar informed about the replied that they were informed. Nevertheless, the construction of a main conduit as well as Consultation participants were additionally informed how the conduit route will run? in detail about the construction of the conduit in particular and about the Project implementation in general (goals and objectives as well as aspects of the Project implementation). Are the people affected by the Project The participants of the Consultation replied that informed about the temporary they had a general understanding. In the course of inconveniences (temporary limitation of the Consultation, it was further and thoroughly access to houses) during the construction explained how the conduit route will run and at works? what distance from domestic houses and buildings. What measures will be taken to minimize During the Consultations people living in the the impact? villages of Shurikishloq and Ohjar - PAP were thoroughly informed about the planned mitigation measures, including the installation of temporary bridges, fences, prohibition, information signs and road construction signs by contractors.. At the same time, the participants of the consultations were called upon to provide all possible assistance in educational and awareness-raising activities on this issue Where can one address questions, On any questions you can address in Grievance complaints and proposals for the Project Redress Commission under Hukumat, in a jamoat, implementation? and also can address directly in the Project Management Unit (an additional contacts were dictated). Are domestic buildings, households, gardens Domestic buildings, households, gardens and and vegetable gardens affected by the Project? vegetable gardens will not be affected by the Project. Will public property, engineering Public property, engineering communications, etc. communications, etc. be affected by the will not be affected by the Project. Project? When will the construction work start? Construction work is tentatively scheduled to start in the second quarter of 2020 Is it possible to get a job during the There are no obstacles on this issue and it depends Project, including construction? on the qualification and specialization and it will be possible to apply directly to contractors. Residents said that there would be no Regardless of this, appropriate prohibition signs problems or impacts on unpaved country will be installed during construction work. roads, as they all have bypass roads. The protocols were signed by: LPL of the village of Shurkishlok , Okjar, Zafarobod , Fayzobod, Istiklol, chairmen of the Jamoat “M. Makhmadaliev”, “Guliston”, “A. Avazov”, Chairmen of the mahalla councils of the villages of Shurkishlok, Ohjar, Zafarobod, Fayzobod, Istiklol; and Deputy of Vosse District Chaiman Director of the USE "Obi Dehot" 95 Chief Specialist of the PMU for Social Issues PMU Environmental Engineer 10.3. Sample ESMP implementation report MONTHLY REPORT ON MITIGATION OF SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS DURING CONSTRUCTION WORKS Checklist for inspections and audits at the construction stage General information Subproject title, (abbreviated name, number if available) Inspected facilities Subproject stage, object name (construction phase, types of work) Details of the person filling in this report (Name, position, division) Contact details of the person filling in this report (phone, e-mail) Date and time of inspection Signature Comments 96 Aspect Performance Notes Yes No N/A Impact on air quality (gaseous emissions) Forced filtration/ventilation systems, etc. are installed and function properly at the location of sensible receivers. The equipment and vehicles used at the facility meets the Euro-3 standard at least. Diesel generators are equipped with well-functioning nitrogen oxide emission reduction systems No idle-mode machinery or equipment on site Number of simultaneously working machines corresponds to the work plan and/or control plans (minimum under current conditions) The equipment is not operated under adverse meteorological conditions (e.g. inversion). Reports on timely preventive maintenance of engines of construction equipment and vehicles are available, there are no visual signs of malfunctions of engines of equipment operating at the site. For all machinery and vehicles operating on the site documentation on the timely completion of technical inspection and verification of exhaust gas toxicity is available. No waste incineration (including brush wood) at the facility, no signs of waste incineration at the facility or in its surroundings Low-sulfur fuel of at least Euro-5 standard is used in construction (confirmed by documents) 117 Aspect Performance Notes Yes No N/A Impact on air quality (dust) Intrasite and off-site unpaved roads, unpaved sites are regularly sprayed in dry weather. No excavation work is carried out in strong winds. Backfilling is carried out according to the work plan and/or management plans (in minimum time after excavation). Open areas with minimal traffic are grass-covered or covered. Speed limit signs on intrasite driveways are installed and clearly visible, the vehicles are moving without exceeding the speed limit. Impact on air quality (odours) Water-based paints are used at the site, use of paints based on organic solvents is limited. Noise and vibration impact Noisy works are only carried out during daytime. The number of noisy machines working at the same time corresponds to the work plan Noisy equipment is placed as far away as possible from sensible receivers (domestic buildings, construction camps, habitats, etc.). Anti-noise covers and enclosures are installed where required by the work plan and/or management plans. The trailers in the construction camps are equipped with soundproofing means according to the management plans. 118 Aspect Performance Notes Yes No N/A Impacts on subsoil and soil cover Recultivation is carried out on the disturbed soils in accordance with the recultivation project. The works on the slopes strengthening of the roadbed, ditches bottom, new channels etc. are carried out. Removed fertile soil layer is stored in burts Contracts for the disposal of solid and liquid waste with licensed contracting organizations, disposal is carried out in accordance with the terms of contracts Machinery and equipment at the site have no signs of malfunctions, no traces of fuel, lubricants, working fluids, etc. leaks. The system of collection and treatment of waste water at the facility is installed and functions properly, there is no discharge of untreated wastewater into the natural environment. Septic tanks and bio-toilets are installed and functioning properly. An impermeable coating is installed at equipment service sites and temporary waste accumulation areas; the coating has no signs of permeability disturbance (cracks, holes, chips, etc.). 119 Aspect Performance Notes Yes No N/ A Impacts on Groundwater All necessary permits and approvals were obtained for water intake facilities, and the water intake(s) operates in accordance with the permits obtained Water meters are installed at the facility (at the water intake, in construction camps, etc.). Water reuse technologies are used at the facility (e.g., water reuse in concrete production). Careers (if available) are equipped with drainage systems of sufficient capacity, no signs of failure of drainage systems detected Staff are trained in water-saving behaviour (confirmed by the programme and the instruction log) and apply the skills acquired. Storm flow collection and treatment system for the operation phase is planned and installed during the construction phase. Impacts on surface water The regime of water protection zones and coastal protection strips is complied with, fences / signs to prevent violations are installed. Work within river floodplains is carried out only in the low streamflow period. At small watercourse crossings: bank crossing structure, without riverbed impact (foreseen in design documentation) Wherever practicable, small valleys and narrows within the construction area are covered with metal plates for possible passage of construction machinery, or moved using drainage pipes for free drainage. 120 Aspect Performance Notes Yes No N/ A Preservation of water regime, natural riverbeds, bottom sediments and floodplains wherever possible (foreseen in design documentation) Maximum possible use of natural materials (grass-plot, trees) in combination with steel structures (gabions) to protect and stabilize the banks, instead of monolithic concrete (provided in the design documentation) In case of displacement of channels - installation of sinuous (instead of straight) new channels with asymmetrical section lines and natural (ground) bottom (provided by design documentation) During the period of heavy rainfall no work related to the generation of large amounts of suspended solids is carried out; if necessary, open surfaces and storage areas are covered. Slime water from concrete plants and water from cement trucks is disposed (or reused) according to the established procedures. There is an Emergency Response Plan prepared in accordance with regulatory requirements Impacts on visual landscape characteristics Lighting of construction sites is designed and installed taking into account the impact on nearby domestic buildings (no bright night light, the height of the masts is selected to avoid direct lighting into the windows etc.). Opaque and semi-transparent fencing of the construction site is installed if necessary 121 Aspect Performance Notes Yes No N/A Impact on biodiversity Traffic of construction machinery and vehicles is restricted by the right-of-way and permitted roads, there are no signs of traffic outside the right-of-way and not on permitted roads (tracks, complaints from local residents, etc.). Drivers and personnel are instructed to take care of flora and fauna and apply the acquired knowledge in practice. If necessary, construction sites have fencing to prevent the entry and death of animals as a result of accidents. Cut-out and clearance of construction sites is carried out in stages, as far as possible, in late autumn and/or winter. The brush woods are stored in designated areas. An unauthorized gathering of wild-growing herbs and hunting and fishing in the vicinity of construction sites and construction camps is banned on the site An expert is engaged to work in areas of greatest biodiversity risk. Work on water facilities is not carried out during the period of mass spawning and migration of fish. Wheel washing points are installed and used at the entrances and exits of the facility. Only local plant species are used in landscaping and recultivation, invasive alien species are not used. 122 Aspect Performance Notes Yes No N/ A Impact on cultural heritage The procedure for handling chance finds is developed, the General Contractor's and Subcontractor's employees are aware of it and know the procedure for handling chance finds. Protected areas of cultural heritage sites are complied with Impact on business enterprises Temporary access to all affected business enterprises (additional interchange ramps, bypass roads, etc.) is provided. Construction sites and traffic routes of construction machinery are restricted by permanent and temporary allotment sections and public roads; placement of construction materials and traffic of machinery on land plots of private persons without their consent Representatives of affected business enterprises are aware of the Grievance Redress Mechanism Impacts on engineering infrastructure Technical conditions for relocation of communications were received, schedule and mitigation measures are agreed with communications owners Impact on road infrastructure and traffic Temporary bypasses are provided. Additional road signs are installed. The work schedule takes into account changes in traffic intensity in the reconstructed section during the day and season. Information on the types and schedule of work is posted in advance on the website, information leaflets, stands and communicated to affected parties in ways that ensure proper coverage. 123 Aspect Performance Notes Yes No N/ A Public health and safety Schedule and mitigation measures are aligned with affected social infrastructure facilities In the quarries: the career site is fenced, an information board is installed, recultivation of the career is provided (see above), consultations with local residents on the implementation of additional measures (improvement of the career territory and arrangement of a recreation area) are held. Influx of shift workers The Code of Conduct for employees is developed and employees are aware of its existence and content. The rules of employee accommodation is developed, employees are aware of their availability and content Medical services are available in construction camps All employees are assessed for health conditions before being employed. All workers living in construction camps are vaccinated according to national requirements All employees are informed about the danger of the spread of acutely reactive infectious diseases, including (COVID-19) STDs and methods of prevention as part of introductory safety instruction and regular safety training; the possibility of getting free condoms is provided The local population is informed of the existence of a Grievance Redress Mechanism 124 Aspect Performance Notes Yes No N/A Other impacts 125 10.4. Opinion of the State Ecological Expertise 126 10.5. Land ceritificates obtained for Chillanasos scheme 127