10/23/2018 Environmental and Social Management Plan «Rehabilitation of SS 330 kV «Kremenchuk» ( Second Power Transmission Project) Mykhailo Shabalin STATE ENTERPRISE «NATIONAL POWER COMPANY «UKRENERGO» Content 1.Introduction 2. World Bank’s Operational Policy 3. Ukrainian Regulatory Requirements 4.1 Project description and actions arising 4.1.1 Site and locality 4.1.2 Description of Substations New Configuration 4.1.3 Description of Rehabilitation Process and Civil Work 4.1.4 Staff and workforce data 4.2 Evaluation Terminology 4.3 Identification, characteristics and summary of the impacts 4.3.1 Impact on Geology and Geomorphology 4.3.2 Impact on soil 4.3.3 Impact on hydrology and water resources 4.3.4 Impact on the air/atmosphere 4.3.5 Impact on fauna and flora 4.3.6 Impact on the population 4.3.7 Impact on economic sectors 4.3.8 Impacts on natural sites and other cultural heritage 4.3.9 Impacts on the infrastructure and access roads 4.3.10 Impacts on the landscape 4.3.11 Hazards and Hazardous Materials 4.4 Summary of impacts 5. Environmental and Social Action Plan (ESAP) 5.1. Mitigation measures 5.2. Environmental and Social Monitoring Plan (ESMP) 6. Institutional development 6.1. Persons responsible for communication 7. Grievance mechanism 8. Disclosure mechanism 8.1. Public consultations 1. Introduction The main objective of this document is to analyze the environmental impacts of the «Rehabilitation of SS 330 kV «Kremenchuk» under the Second Power Transmission Project (PTP-2). All works requiring transport, earth movement, dismantling of equipment, etc. have impacts on both the environment of the places where they are performed, as well as the life and health of the people living nearby. Therefore, it is necessary to study and asses these impacts in order to analyze the viability of the project and prepare measures to mitigate the extent of such impacts. This document shows environmental impact assessment for all works within the framework of this project. The report consists of a short analysis of the surroundings of each substation, a detailed description of the project and actions arising, an evaluation of the impacts, classification of the project according to World’s Bank Operational Policy, an Environmental and Social Action Plan (ESAP) to mitigate the environmental impacts, and an Environmental and Social Monitoring Plan. Once the impacts are analyzed and classified the Environmental and Social Action Plan (ESAP) is defined. This plan includes preventive and corrective measures that reduce or avoid impacts, and a monitoring plan which purpose is to take control over such measures to be implemented throughout the whole project period. 2. World Bank’s Operational Policy The Bank classifies the proposed project into one of four categories, depending on the type, location, sensitivity and scale of the project, and nature and magnitude of its potential environmental impacts. Category A: is likely to have significant adverse environmental impacts that are sensitive, diverse or unprecedented. These impacts may affect and area broader than the sites or facilities subject to physical works. Category B: its potential environmental impacts on human populations or environmentally important areas are less adverse tan those of Category A projects. These impacts are site-specific; few if any of them are irreversible and in most cases mitigation measures can be designed more readily than for Category A projects. Category C: it is likely to have minimal or no adverse environmental impacts. Category FI: it involves investment of Bank funds through a financial intermediary, in subprojects that may result in adverse environmental impacts. According to the above classification, components of the planned subprojects were rated as categories B and C. 3. Ukrainian Regulatory Requirements 3.1. General Legal Framework Implementation of this project, namely rehabilitation of substations, is not subject to the procedure of environmental impact assessment in accordance with the new Law of Ukraine "On Environmental Impact Assessment". The following shows an overview of regulations and standards relevant for preparation of the local EIA, planning of environmental protection measures and implementation of this type of project: Laws of Ukraine • “On Protection of Environment” (1991) as amended; • “On Natural Reserve Fund of Ukraine” (1992); • “On Environmental Impact Assessment” (2017); • “On Protection of Cultural Heritage” as changed and amended; • “On Ratification of the Convention on the Environmental Impact Assessment in a Transboundary Context (Espoo Convention)” (1999); • “On valuation of property, property rights and professional valuation activities in Ukraine” (2001); • “On valuation of lands” (2003); • “On labor protection” (1992). Regulatory Codices of Ukraine • Forest Code (1994) as amended; • Water Code (1995) as amended; • Land Code (2001) as amended. Governmental Decrees • Decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated May 8, 1996, No. 486 "On approval of the Procedure to determine the sizes and limits of water protection zones and the regime of economic activity therein" as amended; • Decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated 17.11.1997 No. 1279 "On Size of and Procedure for Compensation of Agricultural and Forestry Losses Subject to Compensation" and "Procedure for Calculation of Agricultural and Forestry Losses Subject to Compensation" as amended; • “Procedure for Calculation and Compensation of Losses to Land Owners and Land Users" approved by Decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine of 19.04.1993 No.284; • Decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine “On methodology for expert valuation of lands” (No 1531 dated 11.10.2002); • Order of the State Committee on Land Resource “On approval of procedure fo r expert monetary valuation of the land parcels” (dated 09.01.2003 No.2). • Decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated August 1, 1992 No. 442 "On the Procedure for Certification of Workplaces based on Labor Conditions". • Standards and Rules • Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision-Making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters (Aarhus Convention), 1999; • Ministry of Environment Guidelines for Public Participation in Environmental Decision-Making, 2004; • State Construction Standard DBN А.2.2-1-2003 Structure and Contents of Materials of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) in Designing and Construction of Production Facilities, Buildings and Structures; • Rules for Safeguarding of Electricity Transmission Lines (1997) [Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine of 04.03.97]; • Rules of technical operation of electrical installations of consumers (2006); • State Sanitary Regulations and Norms for Protection of Population against EMR, Order of Ministry of Health of Ukraine, No. 239, August 1, 1996; • GOST 12.4.154-85 "Shielding Devices for Protection from Industrial Frequency Electric Fields"; • SNiP 3.05.06-85 "Electrotechnical Devices"; • DSTU-N B V.1.1-27:2010 "Construction Climatology"; • DBN V.1.1-31:2013 "Noise Protection of territories, buildings and facilities"; • "Technical Operation of Power Stations and Networks. Guidelines." GKD 34.20.507-2003; • "Guidelines for Safe Use of Consumer Power Appliances" NPAOP 40.1-1.21-98; • DSNiP 3.3.6.096-2002 State Sanitary Norms and Regulations approved by the Ministry of Health Protection of Ukraine, for working with EMR sources (Order No. 476 of 18.12.2002); • DBN B.2.2-12:2018 "Planning and development of territories"; • “Norms for Technological Design of 6-750 kV AC Substations” (GKD 341.004.001- 94), which had been approved by the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine on 5 September 1994 and came into force on 1 January 1995; • DSTU 7237:2011 Labor Safety Standards System. “Electrical Safety. General Requirements and Protection Types”; • DBN А.3.2-2-2009 Labor protection and industrial safety in construction; • DSTU B V.2.5-38:2008 Lightning Protection of Buildings and Installations • DBN V.1.2-2:2006 "Loads and Impacts"; Design Codes • DBN V.2.6-98:2009 “Concrete and Reinforced Concrete Structures"; Major provisions • DBN V.1.1-12:2014 “Construction in Seismic Areas of Ukraine"; • DBN V.2.6-198:2014 “Steel Structures”; Design Codes • DBN B.2.3-4:2007 „Transport facilities. Automobile Roads“; • Fire Safety Rules of Ukraine" (NAPB А.01.001-2004); replaced with: NAPB А.01.001-2014. • GOST 12.4.009-83 “Fire Equipment for Protection of Installations”; • Guideline for Operation of SF6 Switchgear (GND 34.47.503-2004). • Sample regulation on the procedure for training and testing in occupational safety and the List of work with increased danger, approved by the Order of the State Committee for Supervision and Protection of Health on January 26, 2005, No. 15; • Regulations on the procedure for the provision of workers with special uniform, footwear and other personal protective equipment, approved by the Order of the State Committee for Industrial Safety on March 24, 2008 No. 53; • The norms for the free provision of special uniform, footwear and other personal protective equipment for workers of general occupations in various industries, approved by the Order of the State Committee for Industrial Safety of 16.04.2009 № 62. 4.1 Project description and actions arising 4.1.1 Site and locality Substation 330/150/35/10kV "Kremenchuk" is located on the northern outskirts of the city of Kremenchuk, Poltava region, at a 22 km distance from the city line in the industrial area at Kremenchuk. SS Kremenchuk s is not placed in an urban area, and the surrounding land is uninhabited and not used for agriculture purposes. Kremenchuk is the centre of an industrial complex based on a hydroelectric plant; construction of the plant created the large Kremenchuk Reservoir nearby. Kremenchuk has a heavy machine industry and an oil refinery. The presence of these industries affects directly the air quality of the location. In 2011 Kremenchuk was one of the three cities in Ukraine which high rates of pollution exceeded 5 maximum acceptable concentration levels. Lands surrounding SS Kremenchuk are not inhabited and in general are not used for agricultural or animal husbandry. The substation has a large empty territory around it which is owned by the local communities, and thus, it could be potentially used for the rehabilitation works and future configuration in case it is necessary. Due to the fact that the land use regimes and restrictions on the use of land plots near substations are established by a number of laws and regulations, and there is no single legislative act on the use of land plots around power facilities, the relevant unit of the legal department of NPC Ukrenergo will monitor the surrounding land, and in the event if a decision on the need to use unoccupied land for the expansion of the facility is made, carry out public consultations and comply with all the legitimate procedures, including compensation, buy-out or lease. Fig. 1. Location of SS 330 kV «Kremenchuk» Fig. 2. SS 330 kV «Kremenchuk» SS 330 kV «Kremenchuk» 4.1.2 Description of Substations New Configuration Within the rehabilitation of SS Kremenchuk, the 330kV and 150 kV switchyards will be reconstructed as indoor GIS. Autotransformer AT4 will be installed and commissioned After rehabilitation of SS Kremenchuk, 330kV switchyard will be transferred to 'one- and-a-half-breaker' scheme, organized in four modules providing 12 CBs for the following 8 connections: • 4 OTLs 330 kV feeders • 4 Autotransformer feeders Future expansion on 330 kV switchyard with space for an arrangement of the fifth bay (3 CB modules) to accommodate two 330 kV OTL will be envisaged. 150kV switchyard will be reconfigured to “two main sectionalized busbars without a transfer busbar". The busbars are segmented with 2 bus couplers without a transfer busbar. The general technical solution foresees a GIS of 25 circuit breaker modules, including 2 bus couplers, 2 sectionalizers and 21 connections: • 17 bays for OTLs 150 kV • 4 Autotransformer feeders Additionally there will be spare places for the other four bays in switchgear 150 kV for prospective expansion. The scope of work includes as follows: • Commissioning of the fourth Autotransformer; • Replacement of the outdoor switchyard 330kV with indoor GIS under "one-and-a- half breaker" scheme; • Replacement of the outdoor switchyard 150kV with indoor GIS under “two ma in segmented busbars without a transfer busbar" scheme; • Connecting of 4 Autotransformers : o to GIS 330 kV with the "air – SF6" type bushings and SF6 busducts to the flexible busbar insulation of AT o to GIS 150 kV with terminal cable boxes and cables with XLPE insulation to the flexible busbar insulation of AT • Reconnection of 330 kV and 150 kV OTLs to the new portals and their connection correspondingly to GIS 330 kV and 150kV : o to GIS 330 kV with the "air – SF6" type bushings and SF6 busducts to the steel-alumina insulation of OTL 330 kV o to GIS 150 kV with terminal cable boxes and cables with XLPE insulation to the steel-alumina insulation of OTL 150 kV • Dismantling of the existing outdoor AIS switchyards 330 kV and 150 kV; • Presently, at SS Kremenchuk there are two compressor stations for compressed air for air-type circuit breakers 330kV and 150kV. After rehabilitation the compressor stations have to be dismantled. 4.1.3 Description of Rehabilitation Process and Civil Work AIS 330 kV: Construction of a new building to accommodate GIS 330kV equipment and Substation Control Building (SCB) combined with the Relay Protection Building (RPB) in the free space within the existing substation site. Connection of GIS 330 kV to the existing OTL 330kV and autotransformers is planned to be done in four stages, namely: During the 1st stage OTL 330kV "Poltava" and AT2 are disconnected from the existing AIS 330 kV, and then re-connected to the new GIS 330kV. During the 2nd stage we proceed to disconnect OTL "Dneprovska" and AT4 and re- connect to the new GIS 330kV. In the same manner during the 3rd stage OTL 330kV "Myrgorod" and AT1 are disconnected and then re-connected to the new GIS 330kV. During the 4th stage we proceed to disconnect OTL "Kremenchuk HPP" and AT3 and re-connect them to the new GIS 330kV. AIS 150 kV: AIS 330 kV: At a free space on the substation territory a new building for GIS 150 kV combined with the RPB will be built. Line portals for the OTL 150 kV and the re-connection of the 150 kV transmission lines to the new GIS 150 kV will be carried out sequentially, one by one. The current configuration of SS Kremenchuk is shown in Figure below. Fig. 3. Current configuration of SS Kremenchuk 330 kV switchyard Substation Control Building 150 kV switchyard Civil Works cover the followings: leveling (excavation and backfills), drainage works, foundations and structures for all equipment, concrete fire walls, earthing system, concrete roads and pathways. 4.1.4. Staff and workforce data There are 25 full-time employees at the SS Kremenchuk 330 kV. Approximately 100 engineers and workers will be employed by the contractor during the implementation of the work. The maximum number of simultaneously working employees is approximately 50 people. The contractor shall arrange a transfer to the site, provide amenities and proper sanitary conditions at the construction site, and accommodation and recreation for his employees. Other issues relating to contractor workers are described below in this document. 4.2 Evaluation Terminology The following terminology is used to describe the levels of significance for impacts identified for each area during project implementation. • A conclusion of NULL is used when it is determined that the proposed project would have no impact on the resource area under evaluation. • A conclusion of NOT SIGNIFICANT is used when it is determined that the impact the proposed project would have on the resource area under evaluation has a low probability of occurring, and in case it did, the impacts would be below established thresholds of significance. • A conclusion of SMALL ADVERSE is used when it is determined that the proposed project would have adverse impacts to a resource area that would not exceed established thresholds of significance. • A conclusion of ADVERSE is used when it is determined that mitigation measures would be required to reduce the proposed project’s adverse impacts below established thresholds of significance. • A conclusion of SEVERE is used when it is determined that the proposed project’s adverse impacts to a resource area potentially cannot be mitigated to a level that is less than significant. • A conclusion of CRITIC is used when the proposed project’s adverse impacts to a resource area represent a critical situation o the environment or the population and cannot be mitigated in any way. • A conclusion of SMALL BENEFICIAL is used when it is determined that the proposed project would have a positive impact of a small magnitude on the resource area under evaluation. • A conclusion of BENEFICIAL is used when it is determined that the proposed project’s impacts on the resource area are positive and entail significant improvements. • A description of the likely significant effects of the proposed project on the environment should cover any direct or indirect effect considered: • Negative: the effect is unfavourable to the environment or the population. • Positive: the effect is advantageous to the environment or the population. • Permanent: the impact caused on the environment or the population is expected to remain for an indefinite period. • Temporary: the impact caused on the environment or the population is expected to last only a short time. • Short-term: the impacts are expected to be noticed in a short time. • Long-term: the impacts are expected to be noticed in a long time. • Reversible: the effects caused can be reversed returning the environment or the population affected to the original conditions. • Irreversible: the effects caused cannot be reversed and thus the conditions of the environment or population affected will remain modified. 4.3 Identification, characteristics and summary of the impacts 4.3.1 Impact on Geology and Geomorphology • 1st stage of rehabilitation: The alterations that can occur on geological-geomorphologic system are those relating to terrain changes, that will be produced as a result of earthworks carried out for the preparation of land in the area where the GIS building will be constructed and for the dismantling of the current substation. The construction of the building entails excavations and land leveling. Hovewer, the GIS building will be placed on the area of former transfer busbar system, and the topography of this land is essentially flat, and therefore earthmoving is expected to be minimized. Consequently, there will be no significant alteration in the terrain due to the project. The dismantling of the substation requires removing the foundations of the support structures, which involves earthmoving within the specific site. This terrain will remain part of the substation area and it is not expected to use it for another purpose. After the works, corrective measures shall be implemented in order to restore the area of the rehabilitation so it is integrated in form and colour of the ground. Thus, the impact on the geomorphology does not have a negative consequence. Preventive and corrective measures can be found in Section 5.1. The impact is characterized as negative, direct, permanent, short-term, reversible and recoverable, valued as SMALL ADVERSE. • 2nd stage of rehabilitation: At the second stage of the rehabilitation, the dismantling works are over. As in the previous stage, corrective measures are implemented after earthworks. Therefore the impact on terrain is characterized as SMALL ADVERSE. • Operating phase: In the operating phase no alteration is expected. 4.3.2 Impact on soil The alterations in the soil caused by the project are assessed by the changes that occur in their physical, chemical and biological characteristics. The most direct impact on the implementation of a project, and in general terms, the most important, is the occupation of land and the loss or reduction of its potential for agricultural use. • 1st stage of rehabilitation: The magnitude of the impact on the soil is a function of the quality and use of the land affected. In this case, the area where the GIS building will be built has no agricultural or commercial purpose and is currently used for the same purpose as projected after the rehabilitation would be completed. Therefore the impact of destruction and loss of soil quality is valued as NULL. Construction works cause a certain level of soil pollution due to the risk of emissions and the generation of waste. Although there will be no methods or procedures that cause direct contamination during work, there is a risk of accidental spill of hazardous substances such as: lubricant, oil and/or fuel from machinery, as well as mineral insulating oils during the installation of power transformers. It is unlikely that these spills will take place due to the presence of specific preventive measures, for addressing the future incidents with these substances and maintenance of equipment. In any case, if the spills occur, there will be an immediate extraction of the soil that has been negatively affected, and this will be done in accordance with the current ecological standards and procedures. Consequently, due to the low probability of occurrence, such impact is considered as negative, direct, temporary, short term, irreversible and recoverable, valued as SMALL ADVERSE. • 2nd stage of rehabilitation: The preconditions are the same as for the 1st stage of rehabilitation. Therefore, the impact on destruction and loss of soil quality is valued as NULL, and impact on soil pollution due to the potential spills and waste generation - as SMALL ADVERSE. • Operating phase: During the operating phase, the only liquid present and likely to contaminate the soil is the mineral oil used due to its cooling characteristics for the confinement of power transformers. Under normal use this oil is tested periodically in order to detect the presence of unwanted substances, ensuring it has a long lifespan. During operation the transformer entails no risk as it is confined in a hermetic tank. In order to correct any accidental discharge of the transformer oil, a concrete pit is built under the transformer. This pit is designed to collect any fluid that may be spilled from the transformer and channel it through its own slope first, and a then through a line pipe to an emergency sump tank. The tank shall be buried and leak-tight, and shall have enough capacity to store the two-fold total volume of the transformer dielectric oil. This way the risk of soil pollution by discharges and waste impact is significantly reduced, and consequently valued as NOT SIGNIFICANT. As in the previous phases the impact of destruction and loss of soil quality is valued as NULL. 4.3.3 Impact on hydrology and water resources • 1st stage of rehabilitation: Construction site is the part of substation, and in the area where the civil works will be developed there is no natural river channel, therefore the impact on interruption or alteration of surface hydrology is valued as NULL. Other aspect to consider is the possible contamination of groundwater by accidental spills of hazardous substances on the ground. Such discharges will be prevented establishing adequate practice for handling these substances and for the machinery installation, maintenance and repairs. Considering the probability of a discharge during construction and the low vulnerability of groundwater of the area, the impact contamination of groundwater is considered negative, direct, temporary, reversible and recoverable, and valued as SMALL ADVERSE. • 2nd stage of rehabilitation: The preconditions are the same as for the 1st stage of rehabilitation. Therefore, the impact on interruption or alteration of surface hydrology is valued as NULL, and impact on groundwater pollution - as SMALL ADVERSE. • Operating phase: The contamination of groundwater could be produced by accidental leaks of the dielectric oil confined in the transformers. As explained above in this document, a concrete pit placed under the transformer is specially designed and built to prevent this to happen. The pit will be dimensioned to be able to contain without spillage the two- fold total volume of oil in the transformer. The protection offered by this system makes this impact unlikely to happen even in the case an accidental discharge occurs. In such case, the withdrawal of the dielectric oil and hazardous substances used for the maintenance of transformers from the sump tanks by authorized agents of the licensed subcontractor should also be planned. Considering the preventive measures described the impact on contamination of groundwater is valued as NOT SIGNIFICANT. Regarding the possible disruption of the natural water flow into aquifers, it might be considered the potential reduction of rainwater filtration into the ground due to the new buildings and waterproofing of the land occupied by the substation. Since the area that will be used is relatively small, the impact disruption of the natural flow of water into aquifers is considered as NULL. 4.3.4 Impact on the air/atmosphere The construction and commissioning of the new GIS substation will produce changes in its surroundings regarding the air quality, affected by gases emissions from equipment, suspended particles, sound levels and electromagnetic fields. These impacts are analyzed for each stage of the rehabilitation and operation. • 1st stage of rehabilitation: Air quality might be affected as a result of the emission of dust and combustion gases produced by the operation of machinery, earthworks, and the movement of machinery used for this or other actions relating to the implementation of the project. The impact is caused primarily from combustion gases of machinery and the dust that can be lifted from the work zone. Emissions generate a local alteration in air quality, which magnitude depends on the volume of the emissions themselves and other parameters such us wind strength and the presence of rainfalls. Moreover, the occurrence of fire would also have an impact on the quality of the air. Insulating oils used in transformers are flammable, consequently preventive measures should be implemented while removing and pouring the oils into the transformers. The area around the substation is considered a potential residential development area, and over the years of substation rehabilitation there are plans for development of these land plots. In this sense, the scope of construction works carried out at the substation, can be considered small compared with what is in the plans of development, and therefore there is an effect on the quality of air. However, considering the cumulative effect, alteration of the air quality is considered as a negative, direct, temporary, short term, reversible and recoverable impact, valued as ADVERSE. Some mitigation measures shall be held in order to reduce the impact. Preventive and corrective measures can be found in Section 5.1. During the rehabilitation phase an increase of the noise levels will be produced by the operation of machinery when performing excavation, earthwork, installation of equipment, etc. In any case, the equipment and machinery used for the civil works shall comply with the legal requirements that regulate the noise emission in the environment (SNiP II-12-77 "Noise Protection"). In this case, works in the adjacent area are also taken into account, but compliance with noise standards is also expected. All this, together with the temporary nature of the works and the implementation of preventive and protective measures, allows the impact on increase of the noise levels be considered as negative, direct, temporary, short term, reversible and recoverable, valued as SMALL ADVERSE. • 2nd stage of rehabilitation: At this stage, the main part of the substation is dismantled, which involves wider use of cranes and the corresponding transport, however, excavation and soil movement is reduced. Therefore, the change in air quality will be on the same scale as in the first stage. Consequently, this influence is evaluated as ADVERSE. As for increasing the noise level, the value of the effect is similar to that of the previous stage, and is considered to be SMALL ADVERSE. • Operating phase: With regard to alteration of the air quality by emissions during the operating phase, it should be noted that the only gas emission that might be produced, and in any case accidentally, would be a loss of sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) from the GIS cells. SF6 is a synthetic and inert gas that in its pure form, as contained in the equipment, implies no health risks. Only under the continuous discharges and electric arcs that may occur as a result from the operation of equipment, this gas may generate decomposition products, which otherwise involves no greater risk. However, SF6 is a strong greenhouse gas and there are strict regulations which must be complied. Section 5.2.2 contains the monitoring plan to deal with any leakage of this gas. Despite the low probability of existence of these risks along the lifespan and the minimal risk that their presence represents, when maintenance operations that may involve some manipulation with gas are required, they shall be conducted by qualified personnel and in compliance with the appropriate preventive measures for this type of work. On the other hand, assuming that an accidental discharge in any equipment would happen, its dispersion into the air would be completely innocuous, bearing in mind, first, that even containing products of decomposition it would represent no health risk, and second, the volume of these kind of leaks is significantly low. In any case, the leak would be automatically detected, reported and corrected. The air quality could also be affected by the occurrence of fire while the operation of the substation. Insulating oils used in transformers are flammable and may cause chemical reactions due to electric arcs or static discharges. This is controlled and prevented to happen by the protections that monitor the temperature and overloads that may jeopardize the safe operation of the transformers. Therefore the alteration of air quality impact is characterized as SMALL ADVERSE. With respect to the increase of the noise levels the impact should be assessed in comparison to the operating noise of the former substation. During the operation of an AIS substation there are two main sources of noise: the one produced by the vibrations of the transformers windings, and the one produced by the actuations of the switches. In the case of the new Kremenchuk GIS substation, noise produced by the vibration of the transformers windings will remain the same as transformer will not be encapsulated. On the contrary, noise from the actuation of the switches will be attenuated to a very low level. It should also be noted that in GIS substations another source of noise appears, however it is noticeable only in the full load time: noise characteristic of the exhaust fans in the GIS room and the climate control in the system control room. Taking into account everything said so far, it can be said that the reduction of the switches noise is an improvement that not only compensates for the noise produced by the fans, but it also reduces the overall operation noise level of the substation. Therefore this impact is considered as positive, direct and long-term, and valued as BENEFITIAL. The operation of the substation entails the generation of an electromagnetic field in the surroundings. The project consists in a rehabilitation of the current substation, thus there was already an electromagnetic field cause by the operation of this substation. In any case, such impact will be reduced to the standard safe level of below 5 kV/m due to construction of the new line portals. Consequently this impact is valued as NOT SIGNIFICANT. 4.3.5 Impact on fauna and flora Flora Impact on the flora mainly occurs in the construction process, movement of machinery and supply and assembly of equipment. The area where the rehabilitation will be carried is already a part of substation; therefore there will be no need to eliminate vegetation. Consequently the impact of elimination of vegetation is valued as NULL for every phase. On the other hand, civil work may affect to crops in the surrounding areas. In this case, this plots are considered as empty zones, thus the impact degradation of vegetation is valued as NULL for every phase. Fauna Impacts on the fauna will be produced only during the rehabilitation phase. The intensity of the impact depends overall on the sensitivity of the existing species to the changes in their environment, being this related to degradation of vegetation and changes in the ground of the area. • 1st stage of rehabilitation: One of the impacts that might be produced during this phase is the direct destruction of existing species due to the preparation of the land and excavations. The area chosen for the construction of the GIS building is small and apparently does not represent the habitat for any species. Since currently there are no animals in the area this impact is considered NULL. The area of the rehabilitation works is absent of plant and animal habitat, however, there might be some alteration in the surrounding environmental conditions due to the transportation, earthwork, and waste management. These possible impacts shall be minimized implementing preventive and corrective measures, as it is explained in Section 5.1. Thus, degradation of the habitat is considered as negative, direct, temporary, short-term, reversible and recoverable, valued as SMALL ADVERSE. During the installation of the equipments there could be alteration in the animal behaviour due to the degradation of the habitat as well as the noises. Bearing in mind the temporality of this situation, the low faunal diversity of the area the impact is considered as negative, direct, temporary, short term, reversible and recoverable, valued as SMALL ADVERSE. • 2nd stage of rehabilitation: The conditions are similar to that of the previous stage, consequently the impact of elimination of fauna is valued as NULL, alteration in the animal behaviour is considered to be SMALL ADVERSE, and degradation of the habitat is considered to be SMALL ADVERSE. • Operating phase: The transformation of the AIS substations into a GIS substation entails an improvement in the impact of danger for the avifauna. This danger is reduced to null as the electric equipment is encapsulated inside the GIS building avoiding the electrocution of any bird species. Therefore this impact is considered as positive, direct and long-term, and valued as BENEFITIAL. It might be said that power lines that comes in and out of the substation have impacts on bird’s behaviour. However, these lines are not going to be modified and its impact is outside of the scope of this assessment. The regular operation of the substation does not involve any other impact on the fauna. 4.3.6 Impact on the population • 1st stage of rehabilitation: The implementation of the project may have effects on the workforce due to the creation of new jobs. A moderate demand for labour will be produced, although this will take place mainly during the rehabilitation phase, consequently these potential job offers would be temporary. Workforce may have a positive impact caused by the creation of new job positions. This impact is considered as positive, direct, temporary and short term, valued as BENEFITIAL. Moreover, the work may cause discomfort to the population, mainly people living or working in the surroundings of the substation. The inconveniences would be caused by earth movements, increased of traffic in the area, movement of machinery and noise produced. This is a temporary and intermittent effect that would cease when the civil work is finished. Concretely, in the rehabilitation phase excavations and movement of equipment will be carried out. This involves the use of cranes, affecting traffic, noise and pollution directly. It is important to note that movements of certain equipments will be carried out within the substation site, and therefore, this impact will have no damage to infrastructures. On the contrary, if a transformer in-out movement was necessary, special trucks would be required that may not fit into the roads or entrance to the SS. As explained above in this document, the area where the substation is placed is surrounded by flatlands were there is a low number of permanent residents and industrial or agricultural areas. An information board with information about construction, a list of responsible persons with their contact data and all available means of communication will be placed at the main entrance to the substation in a visible and freely accessible place to ensure that any person whose interests or legitimate rights may be violated during the implementation of the project has a right to apply, as well as to submit complaints or requests. Taking into account the information given above together with the temporary nature of the effect and the mitigation and protective measures that would be implemented (Section 5.1), the impact be considered as negative, direct, temporary, short term, reversible and recoverable, valued as ADVERSE. Inherent to the execution of the rehabilitation, a risk of fire exists as a consequence of the use of machinery and movement of the equipments, in particular, transformers. The equipment to be used during the civil works does not suppose the use of a significant amount of combustible fluids. Insulating oils used in transformer are flammable, consequently, preventive measures shall be implemented when removing and pouring them from/into the transformers, trying to avoid any action that may cause the fire. In any case, portable extinguishers shall be available in the work shed and properly signed. The implementation of these protective measures and the medium level of risk considering the nature of the works allow characterizing the impact as negative, indirect, temporary, short-term, reversible and recoverable, valued as SMALL ADVERSE. • 2nd stage of rehabilitation: This stage may also facilitate creation of new jobs. As before, this impact is considered as positive, direct, temporary and short term, valued as BENEFITIAL. At the second stage of the rehabilitation, the majority of the dismantling works is carried out. It involves excavation, moving equipment and the use of large-sized trucks that directly affect the level of noise, pollution and traffic in this area. As with the first stage of the rehabilitation, the specified characteristics of the territory and mitigation measures that will be implemented, inconveniences for the population constitute the impact which is considered as negative, direct, short term, reversible and recoverable, valued as ADVERSE. A risk of fire has been already analyzed at the first stage of rehabilitation and is considered as indirect, temporary, short term, reversible and recoverable, valued as SMALL ADVERSE. • Operating phase: During the operating phase the substation will need certain maintenance work; however, since these jobs are intermittent and the new configuration of the substation involves the automation of the operation, there would be a decrease of the current number of employees working at the substation. As NPC Ukrenergo is growing as a company it should be able to relocate these job positions that might be lost. Consequently, the impact on employment generation is considered as negative, indirect and permanent, valued as ADVERSE. Regarding effects on the welfare and life quality a positive impact is expected on the population receiving electricity from this substation, due to an improvement of the security and conditions of the electricity supply. It should be borne in mind that the former operating conditions of the substation allowed a normal operation. Consequently this impact is considered as positive, direct, permanent and short-term, valued as SMALL BENEFITIAL. In terms of risk of fire, it should be noted that the fire is not a risk inherent to the activity of SS Kremenchuk. However, as explained in the Section 4.4 in this report, insulating oils used in transformers are flammable and may cause chemical reactions due to electric arcs or static discharges. This is controlled and prevented to happen by the protections that monitor the temperature and overloads that may jeopardize the safe operation of the transformers. Besides, the rest of the equipment in the substation is provided with automatic protection systems causing its decommissioning in case of any anomaly that may produce over currents, over voltages and abnormal heating during operation of the SS. In conclusion, the risk of fire can be considered as low. However it will be borne in mind and will comply in all cases the corresponding legislation. Taking into account the above, the impact is considered as negative, direct, short- time, reversible and recoverable, valued as NOT SIGNIFICANT. Regarding the generation of electromagnetic field in the surroundings, the area protecting human health against the effect of electric field generated by high voltage transmission lines is regulated in Ukraine by State sanitary norms and regulations for human health protection from the effects of electromagnetic radiation, approved by the Ministry of health protection of Ukraine on 01.08.1996. These norms established the following maximum permissible levels of electric field intensity for 330 kV transmission lines: • 0.5 kV/m inside residential buildings; • 1 kV/m in areas designated for residential buildings; • 5 kV/m in populated areas outside residential zones; • 10 kV/m in OHL sections crossing automobile roads of I-IV categories; • 15 kV/m in unpopulated areas; • 20 kV/m in areas of difficult access (not accessible for vehicles and agricultural machines). As explained before, such impact will be reduced to the standard safe level of below 5 kV/m due to construction of the new line portals. The substation is placed in sparsely populated area and outside of a residential zone; consequently it is complying with the regulation. Thus this impact is valued as NOT SIGNIFICANT. During the operation of a substation there is a risk of electrocution through touching dead metal parts that may become live when insulation is damaged. However, protective measures to prevent this event to happen shall be implemented (Section 5.1). In any case, the change of the SS configuration, from AIS to GIS, improves the security of insulation reducing the possibilities of electrocution of external people. Consequently this impact is considered as positive, indirect, permanent and short-term, valued as SMALL BENEFICIAL. Furthermore, the introduction of GIS technology into the country can be considered as an improvement of the national technological advance, apart from encourage the creation of trained workers in this area. Therefore, introduction of new technology can be seen as an impact considered positive, indirect, permanent and long- term, valued as BENEFITIAL. 4.3.7 Impact on economic sectors • 1st stage of rehabilitation: The impacts on the economic system depend on the context of the economic activities inside the project area and the characteristics of the infrastructures. Consequently, in the construction industry certain services may be required providing economic benefits for the population. Some services may be hired from local companies (construction material, machinery, etc) which would cause a temporary economic growth. This impact is valued as positive, direct, temporary and short-term, valued as BENEFITIAL. • 2nd stage of rehabilitation: The preconditions are the same as for the 1st stage of rehabilitation. This impact on economy is considered as positive, direct, temporary and short term, valued as BENEFITIAL. • Operating phase: As commented before this rehabilitation entails an improvement on the security and supply quality of electricity. This can influence indirectly in the residential and industrial development of the surroundings. This impact is considered as positive, indirect, permanent and long term, valued as BENEFITIAL. 4.3.8 Impacts on natural sites and other cultural heritage • 1st stage of rehabilitation: There are not any protected natural sites or any other area of cultural heritage in the surroundings of the area of the substation, therefore the works carried out during the rehabilitation phases will produce an impact of damage on natural sites or areas of cultural interest which is considered as NULL. • 2nd stage of rehabilitation: There are not any protected natural sites or any other area of cultural heritage in the surroundings of the area of the substation, therefore the works carried out during the rehabilitation phases will produce an impact of damage on natural sites or areas of cultural interest which is considered as NULL. • Operating phase: The same way and for the same reason the impact is NULL. 4.3.9 Impacts on the infrastructure and access roads • 1st stage of rehabilitation: Access to the site of SS Kremenchuk will be made through the roads of sufficient width for the circulation of large vehicles necessary for dismantling of existing and transportation of new equipment and materials. Consequently the alteration or modification of national or local roads in order to carry out the rehabilitation of the SS will not be necessary. Therefore the impact is considered as negative, direct, permanent, short-term, reversible and recoverable, valued as SMALL ADVERSE. In case of damage to the road surface during transportation of goods and work of construction machinery, the contractor is required to return the road to an acceptable operational condition by replacing or repairing damaged areas. Regarding the possible effects on the rainwater drainage system, there will not be any contaminating discharge and thus the impact is NULL. • 2nd stage of rehabilitation: The preconditions are the same as for the 1st stage of rehabilitation, and therefore an impact on alteration or modification of national or local roads is characterized as SMALL ADVERSE, and impact on the rainwater drainage system is NULL. • Operating phase: During the operation phase no alteration or modification of national or local roads is expected, and as a result the impact is valued as NULL. Effects on the rainwater drainage system are considered as NULL as well. However, regarding the effect on the current electricity network in the area the rehabilitation is considered as a positive, direct, permanent, short-term impact, valued as BENEFICIAL. 4.3.10 Impacts on the landscape • 1st stage of rehabilitation: Visual impacts related to the loss of landscape quality are produced after the entry of vehicles and heavy machinery into the area, land preparation, dust generation, foundation and construction lift. Construction and material storages sites will be visible; however these will only be temporary features which constitute relatively little change to the overall background of the project area. Some mitigation and corrective measures are taken when the works are finished in order to minimize the impacts on the landscape. These measures are shown in Section 5.1. Taking into account the above, the characteristics of the work area and the surroundings this impact is considered as negative, direct, temporary, short term, reversible and recoverable, valued as SMALL ADVERSE. • 2nd stage of rehabilitation: The preconditions are the same as for the 1st stage of rehabilitation, and therefore an impact on the loss of landscape quality is valued as SMALL ADVERSE. • Operating phase: In this phase the impacts on the landscape caused after the rehabilitation of the SS are assessed. In this case, the impact shall be analyzed as the improvement or aggravation of the visual impact of the SS before the rehabilitation. GIS configurations reduce the size of the substations about a 40% and in the same way the height is reduced. Consequently, the impact on landscape quality is considered as positive, permanent and short-term, valued as BENEFITIAL. 4.3.11 Hazards and Hazardous Materials Construction and dismantling of a substation may create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use or disposal of hazardous materials. The proposed project is not anticipated to create a significant hazard to the public or environment through the routine transport, use or disposal of hazardous materials. • 1st stage of rehabilitation: During construction activities the use of equipment and vehicles containing petroleum products would take place on the site. However, refueling would be made outside of the rehabilitation area. Transformers are not transported outside the substation area, since the existing units will be used for the new configuration. Therefore, mineral oil would only be transported small distances inside of the SS area. Necessary measures described in Section 4.3 shall be implemented when handling the oils. Thus, the risk of create a significant hazard to the public or the environment due to the transport, is low, and considered as negative, direct, temporary, short-term, recoverable and reversible, valued as SMALL ADVERSE. As the new GIS configuration starts being operational, the dismantling of the old configuration shall be performed: de-energizing, salvageable components removed for reuse, non-reusable materials recycled or scrapped, and the site shall be tested to ensure no residual contamination remains. No hazardous material impacts are expected with decommissioning the old SS Kremenchuk configuration. Therefore, hazardous material impacts due to dismantling is considered as negative, direct, temporary, short- term, recoverable and reversible, valued as SMALL ADVERSE. • 2nd stage of rehabilitation: The preconditions are the same as for the 1st stage of rehabilitation, and therefore both impacts are valued as SMALL ADVERSE. • Operating phase: During substation operation, transformers and switchgear equipment contain substances considered hazardous. However the substances are enclosed within the equipment as explained in Sections 4.3.3 and 4.3.4. In the event of equipment structure or system malfunction, there might be a loss of SF6 from the electric system cells. As explained in Section 4.3.4 this gas represents no health risks and only under continuous discharges and electric arcs that may occur as a result from operation of the equipment, could this gas represent a product of decomposition, which otherwise involves no greater risk. Regarding the greenhouse effects a leakage might have, a monitoring plan explained in Section 5.2 is carried out, avoiding further consequences. Consequently, the possible impact of create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the normal operation is considered as NOT SIGNIFICANT. 4.4 Summary of impacts In the following table a summary of the identification, characterization and evaluation of impacts in each phase of the project is presented: PROJEC EVALUATI ELEMENT IMPACT T CHARACTERIZATION ON PHASE Negative, direct, permanent, short- Geology Changes to the terrain R A term and irreversible Negative, direct, permanent, short- Destruction and loss of R SA term and irreversible soil quality Impact on О NULL No data soil Negative, direct, permanent, short- Soil pollution by R SA term and irreversible discharges and waste О NS No data Alteration of surface R/O NULL No data hydrology Contamination of R NS No data Hydrology groundwater О NS No data Disruption of natural Negative, direct, permanent, short- О SA flow into aquifers term and irreversible Negative, direct, permanent, short- R A Alteration of the air term and irreversible quality Negative, direct, permanent, short- О SA term and reversible Negative, direct, permanent, short- Atmosphere Increase of the noise R SA term and reversible level О C Positive, direct, long-term Generation of О NS No data electromagnetic fields Fauna and Degradation of R/O NULL No data Flora vegetation Elimination of R/O NULL No data vegetation Direct elimination of R/O NULL No data species Degradation of the Negative, direct, permanent, short- R SA habitat term and reversible Alteration in animal Negative, direct, permanent, short- R SA behaviour term and reversible Positive, direct, permanent and Danger for the avifauna O C short-term Positive, direct, temporary and R C short-term Creation of new jobs Negative, indirect, permanent and O A long-term Discomfort to the Negative, direct, temporary, short- R A population term and reversible Negative, indirect, temporary, short- R SA Risk of fire term and reversible O NS No data Population Positive, direct, permanent and Welfare and life quality О C short-term Generation of О NS No data electromagnetic fields Positive, direct, permanent and Risk of electrocution О SB short-term Positive, direct, permanent and Risk of fire О SB short-term Introduction of new Positive, direct, permanent and long- О C technology term Positive, direct, temporary and Raise of economy R C Economic short-term Sectors Residential and Positive, direct, permanent and long- О C industrial development term Natural Sites Damage on natural sites R/O NULL No data Negative, direct, permanent, short- R SA Alteration of roads term and reversible О NULL No data Infrastructure Effects on the rainwater R/O NULL No data drainage system Effects on the current Positive, direct, permanent and О C electricity network short-term Negative, direct, permanent, short- R SA Effects on the landscape term and reversible Landscape quality Positive, direct, permanent and О C short-term Negative, direct, permanent, short- Significant hazard to R SA term and reversible Hazardous public or environment О NS No data Materials Hazardous materials Negative, direct, permanent, short- R SA due to dismantling term and reversible Legend Null NULL Rehabilitation stage R Not significant NS Operating phase O Small Adverse SA Adverse A Small Beneficial SB Beneficial B Severe S Critic C 5. Environmental and Social Action Plan (ESAP) Social and environmental Applicable Resource and Target and evaluation № Measure Stage risks/ benefits requirements responsibility criteria 1 Create, maintain and strengthen organizational Regular monitoring of the Voluntary and Contractor during Before Nomination of structures that determine functions, implementation of the ESAP, best practices. rehabilitation, commencement persons/managers responsibilities and authority for the ESMP and mitigation ISO 14001 NPC Ukrenergo of work, responsible for implementation of the ESAP, ESMP and mitigation measures. Possibility of during operation rehabilitation environment, health measures at any stage of the Project. prompt correction and Support from the and operation protection and labour updating of the Plans in case Bank, if needed stages safety, and social issues if new aspects that may at each substation affect the Project are Staff training identified. Maintaining feedback and communication between the Employer, the Bank, Contractors and Project stakeholders. 2 Develop and implement ESMP, mitigation plan, Make sure that the plans are Voluntary and Contractor during Before Semester report on Environmental Management Plan including waste implemented, and mitigation best practices. rehabilitation, commencement environment, health management. measures, safety and health ISO 14001 NPC Ukrenergo of work, and labour safety for measures which are in place during operation rehabilitation the Bank with are sufficient. Support from the and operation assessment of the Bank, if needed stages efficiency of the implemented measures and their compliance with the original plans. 3 Staff training in accordance with the requirements The staff is aware of the Voluntary and Contractor during Before Staff training of the legislation, the internal standards of the aspects identified for the best practices. rehabilitation, commencement An information event Employer, ESAP, ESMP, Bank's Performance Project, applies mitigation ISO 14001 NPC Ukrenergo of work, (seminar) on the Requirement. measures and is able to during operation rehabilitation application of the ESAP, detect deviations from the Support from the and operation ESMP for the standards established in the Bank, if needed stages Contractor's staff by the ESAP, ESMP Employer's expert responsible for Social and environmental Applicable Resource and Target and evaluation № Measure Stage risks/ benefits requirements responsibility criteria environmental and social issues, in Q3 2019. 4 At any stage and at any time, verify that the Compliance with the legal Voluntary and Contractor during Rehabilitation Monitoring results are Project meets the applicable environmental and requirements, Bank's and best practices. rehabilitation, and operation checked periodically, social standards in terms of operational Employer's standards. NPC Ukrenergo stages once a quarter, as monitoring and mitigation measures. during operation agreed between the Support from the Bank and the Employer. Bank, if needed 5 Conduct annual audits to summarize and analyze Allows identification of any Best practice NPC Ukrenergo, Rehabilitation Achievement of the key actions, mitigation measures and any other possible negative or positive the Bank and/or and operation optimal controllability aspects identified during the project aspect, facilitates monitoring any other stages of each substation implementation. and implementation of stakeholder(s) ongoing activities. 6 Evaluate environmental risks, health and safety Ensuring labor conditions Personnel and HR department of Rehabilitation Mitigation of adverse risks and other social aspects for Employer's and social guarantees. labor NPC Ukrenergo, and operation effect of the aspects personnel, Contractor / subcontractor staff Reducing negative conditions the Bank stages discovered. consequences for employees. 7 Assess the HR management system for its Provision of decent labor NPC Ukrenergo HR department of Operating Report on environment, compliance with national legislation and conditions, improvement of HR policy, NPC Ukrenergo, phase health and safety, and requirements of the Bank. labor conditions at any stage requirements the Bank other social aspects Evaluate regulations on employment, retraining, of the Project for the of labor shall include the data release and retrenchment of employees. prevention of accidents and protection and on the number of Existence of medical examinations for new and risks of labor disputes. health safety, workers in all existing employees, availability of social requirements categories, including guarantees, vacations, social benefits, etc. If of the Bank release, retrenchment, necessary, updating of the existing system to and new staffing. ensure compliance. Report on completed medical examinations, skill improvement, briefings and training. Social and environmental Applicable Resource and Target and evaluation № Measure Stage risks/ benefits requirements responsibility criteria 8 Ensure safe working conditions at the facility. Provide labor conditions, Legal Contractor during Rehabilitation Zero accident policy Provide personnel with special uniforms, personal health and safety at any requirements, rehabilitation, and operation towards emergency protective equipment, if necessary, protective stage of the Project to avoid Bank's and NPC Ukrenergo stages situations, accidents means against hazardous and toxic substances, accidents and related labor Employer's during operation and injuries during the equipment and waste. disputes. standards Support from the work time. Bank, if needed 9 Applying identified actions / measures / standards Welfare of employees, Legal NPC Ukrenergo All Project Mitigation of adverse for retrenched workers: financial compensation, compliance with legal requirements, stages social impact of the help in re-training, etc. requirements, rules and Bank's Project standards of the Bank requirements and internal Employer's standards 10 Mechanism of labor disputes and appeals Ensuring worker's wellbeing Legal NPC Ukrenergo All Project Ensuring the adversarial requirements, stages principle and Bank's impartiality in the requirements consideration of labor and internal disputes. Provision of Employer's guaranteed rights and standards freedoms. 11 Bringing environmental requirements to the Ensure that employees and Best practice NPC Ukrenergo All stages of Records of attendance, Contractor and employees notice the Contractor are aware, will provide rehabilitation progress reviews, understand and consciously training for the for all compliance with comply with environmental staff and/or site employees, as requirements and requirements and mitigation training for practically measures. measures. employees and possible the Contractor on environmental requirements. Ensure to check attendance of the site training and re-training for the Social and environmental Applicable Resource and Target and evaluation № Measure Stage risks/ benefits requirements responsibility criteria staff and the Contractor on all important issues. Progress records and compliance with regulatory requirements for occupational safety, health and social security. 12 Develop, implement and maintain a waste Prevent excessive waste Legislative Contractor during Design, Development, management plan generation, soil, air and requirements, rehabilitation, rehabilitation implementation and water pollution, and ensure EIA NPC Ukrenergo and operation monitoring of a waste the necessary disposal and Best practice during operation stages management plan recycling measures. ISO 14001 Record progress and update data on the waste management process, identify possible problems, and, if necessary, update the plan that is being implemented. Enforcement of legislative requirements and standards implemented. 13 Provide adequate methods for the accumulation, Compliance with legislative Legislative The Contractor Design, Provision of regulatory disposal / landfilling of all waste. requirements in the waste requirements, NPC Ukrenergo rehabilitation requirements for management. EIA and operation intermediate Best practice stages accumulation of waste. ISO 14001 Transfer of waste for further disposal / landfilling under the Social and environmental Applicable Resource and Target and evaluation № Measure Stage risks/ benefits requirements responsibility criteria contract with licensed organizations having expertise, required tools and technologies for safe waste management. Obtaining formal evidence (documents) for the completion of waste disposal services. Provision of a procedure for the sale of resource waste as a salvageable commodities. 14 Provide measures for the conversation of the Protective measures will Best practice, The Contractor Rehabilitation Reduced minimal fertile soil layer, measures to prevent erosion and ensure minimization of soil EIA, Bank's NPC Ukrenergo and operation negative impact on soil. elimination of soil when using heavy construction erosion, degradation of the requirements stages Preservation of the machinery. fertile layer and ensure the attractive visual minimum impact from condition of the facility floods. after the planting process. Restoration of the ability to retain and drain excess moisture at the facility. 15 Conservation of water resources, water supply Ingress/leakage of fuel and Best practice The Contractor Rehabilitation Compliance with and wastewater management. lubricants in surface EIA, mitigation NPC Ukrenergo and operation regulatory aquifers. plan, Bank's stages requirements and Irrational use of water requirements preventive measures to resources, ingress of prevent water contaminated water to pollution. surface ground waters during Timely removal of the work implementation. contaminated water/ Social and environmental Applicable Resource and Target and evaluation № Measure Stage risks/ benefits requirements responsibility criteria wastewaters from the territory of the substation. Visual monitoring 16 Provide measures to mitigate the effects of the Prevent and reduce any Best practice Contractor during Rehabilitation Minimize generation of air, and introduce the best methods for control / possible adverse effects on EIA, mitigation rehabilitation, and operation dust and emissions of monitoring / reducing atmospheric air emissions, the air. plan, Bank's NPC Ukrenergo stages pollutants into the including dust generated from construction works requirements during operation atmosphere. Zero and machinery. impact on the atmosphere on the territory adjacent to the substation. Visual monitoring 17 Apply measures to mitigate noise pollution. Control and reduce the level Best practice The Contractor Rehabilitation Monitoring of noise and vibration EIA, labor stage pollution. Reducing the safety negative effects of noise standards. pollution. 18 Develop and apply measures for: Detection and reduction of Plan of The Contractor Rehabilitation Available traffic - minimizing the environmental impacts negative impacts construction stage patterns, storage that arise during transportation, loading / organization, arrangements for unloading of materials and equipment. EIA, materials and - minimizing environmental impacts when requirements equipment. storing materials and equipment. of standards for Agreed schedules for - minimizing environmental impacts in the occupational traffic on general/ areas of parking and maintenance of safety. public roads and automobile and construction vehicles. settlements are - minimization of environmental impacts avaliable (if necessary). during the operation of public roads and Up-to-date information during transportation of materials and about the technical equipment within settlements. condition of motor vehicles and construction equipment Social and environmental Applicable Resource and Target and evaluation № Measure Stage risks/ benefits requirements responsibility criteria is available. Complaints from the local population which are related to traffic, shall be considered by the Contractor and appropriate measures taken. 19 Ensure the presence of the required number of Ensuring the comfort of Best practice The Contractor Rehabilitation Labor safety standards warning / restrictive / prohibitive signs on the workers, meeting the Labor safety stage are met. Workers' site. requirements of standards. health is protected. Provide workers with protective equipment and occupational safety and Bank's clothing. health. requirements Provide the necessary briefings on occupational safety, hygiene and health (including information on sexually transmitted infections, HIV and AIDS), fire safety, ecology, etc. 20 Ensuring habitat for live natural resources. To ensure, to the extent Best practice The Contractor Rehabilitation Conservation of Reducing the negative impact on the flora and possible, minimal impact on Environmental stage biodiversity fauna of the Project. the fauna and avifauna. standards Minimizing work during bird Bank's nesting and mammals requirements mating periods. Stop working at night. 21 Publish information about the project on the Providing feedback to the Bank's NPC Ukrenergo Rehabilitation Availability of Bank's and NPC Ukrenergo web-sites. Ensure the stakeholders. Ensuring requirements and operation information at the availability of printed materials about the project principles of publicity and stages formal web-sites of NPC as per request of other stakeholders. open access to information. Ukrenergo, Bank, and Contractor. 22 Develop and establish the Grievance mechanism Ensure that claims/ Bank's NPC Ukrenergo All Project Grievance log-book complaints/ proposals requirements stages regarding the Project are received and processed Social and environmental Applicable Resource and Target and evaluation № Measure Stage risks/ benefits requirements responsibility criteria Applicant shall be informed of the measures taken. 23 Land acquisition and forced resettlement 24 Indigenous people Not applicable 25 Cultural heritage 26 Financial intermediaries 5.1. Mitigation measures Stage Aspects Mitigation measures Responsible 1 During А. Emission of pollutants into the - cutting of large metal equipment will be carried out by a water jet The Contractor rehabilitation, civil atmospheric air or by arc-air torches for significant reduction of dust generation; works, - dust generation from demolition, - cutting of concrete will be carried with pneumatic hammer and construction, dismantling of old equipment, hydro-pulse stone crusher, which significantly reduces dust installation and and/or changing the level or generation; assembly cutting the top layer of soil; - in dry weather, to avoid dusting due to the traffic of vehicles, water spraying on the roads should be arranged; - painting; - during welding and painting, workers shall be provided with personal protective equipment, such as protective masks, gloves, - emissions from motor and goggles and respirators allowed for use on the basis of sanitary construction vehicles; norms of Ukraine; - vehicles used for the delivery of new and removal of the - dusting of working equipment; demolished equipment shall be tested and have CO emission certificate; - in the vicinity of car parks, planting grass shall be made to reduce gas content. B. Noise emission - Placing noise-protective barriers and providing workers with ear The Contractor plugs as a protective measure; - Application of equipment and instrument with lower noise level; At the external site (industrial area) the maximum permissible noise level is equal to 75 dB at a distance of 1 meter from the source. - All works shall be carried out daily from 8:00 to 19:00. If there is a need for high noise work at night, the population of the surrounding areas of the settlement will be warned 10 days before the work begins. C. Waste generation Non-toxic waste: The Contractor - Asphalt, concrete, reinforced concrete, ceramics, glass, wood, sorted bricks are stored in a specially designated place on the territory of the substation and, as the amount is accumulated, are removed by specialized organizations that have a corresponding license issued by the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Ukraine; - Construction materials used in the rehabilitation process (sand, crushed stone, stone, etc.) must be certified (checked for radioactivity, etc.) by a state accredited laboratory; - The cut concrete and reinforcing bars will be laid on wooden or metal pallets for protection of the soil, from which by the stationary or mobile crane will be loaded into vehicles and removed by specialized organizations (which have a special license of the Ministry of Environmental Protection and necessary permits) to the approved landfills; - Concrete chippings of medium size without steel bars can be used for refilling deep ravines, pits, etc. It is also possible to use them for a road bed foundations; - Ensure the presence of special containers for household and construction waste in workplaces and sites with appropriate markings and designation of hazard class; - Disassembled metal structures, scrap metal and cable products are transferred to Ukrenergo for sale as salvageable commodities. Hazardous waste: - The discharge of fuel and lubricants, mixtures, solutions, NPC Ukrenergo arranges emulsions, etc., in specially designated and equipped for these sale of the salvageable purposes sites in the territory of the substation (into the sealed and commodities. properly marked metal/plastic containers/tare); - The spent oils are stored in a special sealed container on the territory of substation and, as the amount is accumulated, is removed by the specialized organizations having the appropriate licenses issued by the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Ukraine; - Batteries are accumulated in a specially designated place on the territory of substation with the hard-top pavement for the soil protection, and as the amount is accumulated, is removed by specialized organizations that have a corresponding license issued by the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Ukraine. Depending on the requirements of the organization that is in charge of the removal, the acid (electrolyte) can be put into an acid-proof, hermetically sealed container. D. Storage of hazardous and toxic Temporary storage of hazardous and toxic materials such as The Contractor materials fluorescent lamps, paint, oils, etc., determined on the basis of the classifier as hazardous materials, shall be stored on specific storage site in the territory of substation in a specially designated area for this (impermeable walls which prevent leaks and losses, fencing that provides access only to a qualified staff). The disposal of grade I-III hazardous waste is carried out by specialized firms licensed by the Ministry of Environmental Protection. Е. Disturbance of soil cover and Environmental restoration of the original form or profile of the soil The Contractor vegetation by refilling the excavations, leveling, and restoring the vegetation. The use of pesticides in soil preparation (such as preparation of pedestals for equipment, access roads, etc.) is prohibited. Preparation and cleaning of the ground will be carried out by mechanical or manual methods. F. Water environment - Obtain permission to use water resources for construction needs; The Contractor - In order to reduce the pollution of water by petroleum products (fuel from motor vehicles), drainage of rain water from the territory is carried out through a system of tanks with oil and sand traps in the municipal sewage system. The cleaning efficiency should be 95%, and it will be done in 3 stages: separation of pollutants, then oil and, finally, sand separation, which does not require additional measures for the wastewater treatment; - Car parking and washing areas shall be hard-top paved, drains from their territory undergo a pre-cleaning in sediment tanks (which shall be cleaned of mud and in a normal operating condition) and then sent to the municipal sewage system. The construction camp should be located at least 250 m from the river/ water reservoir. Disposal of waste and wastewater into the water is prohibited; The removal of 'black waters' the biotoilets shall be done as they are accumulated, with the aid of specialized firms. 3. Impact of increased traffic and In case of need to transport large-sized equipment, coordinate the The Contractor use of heavy construction transportation route with the traffic police and provide support to machinery avoid danger for pedestrians and the public. Construction machinery shall be used within the facility during day hours. If it is necessary to move the vehicles convoy through the settlements, local traffic police and executive authorities shall be notified of this. 2. Operation stage А. Emissions of pollutants into the - Obtain permit for polluting substances emission into the NPC Ukrenergo atmospheric air during scheduled atmospheric air from stationary sources; repair of equipment - have an actual inventory of available emission sources; - Painting, welding and other types of repair works, during which the pollutants emission into the atmosphere is possible, should be carried out in premises equipped with ventilation and using personal protective equipment (PPE) - protective masks, goggles, gloves, etc. B. Noise emission - Adherence to general norms on occupational safety, including NPC Ukrenergo noise level (maximum acceptable level at workplaces in industrial premises is 80 dB; on external site (industrial area) the maximum permissible noise level is equal to 75 dB). Measures to be applied: isolation of the equipment with a high noise level, access to a room with high noise level only when necessary and for a short period of time - not more than one hour, use of protective equipment (headphones, etc.), as well as other measures regulated by labor protection standards. - Compliance with the requirements of the bidding documentation regarding the choice of equipment with the highest possible noise level - no higher than 80 dB. - Carrying out all work related to increased noise during the day time from 8:00 to 19:00. Prevent work with high noise levels at night hours. C. Impact of electromagnetic Any equipment to be purchased should be checked in terms of the NPC Ukrenergo radiation level of the electromagnetic field intensity, which should not exceed the established Ukrainian standards of no more than 1 kV/m, and under the high voltage lines - 15 kV/m and/or comply with the established international standards. Wire fences/cages will be located under all high voltage equipment, and a protection zone at a distance of not less than 10 m shall be established as regulated by the legislation on labor protection. The maximum electric field intensity outside the protection zone should be equal to 5 kV/m. The following stationary protection devices shall be used for safety reasons: shields over switches of operational mechanisms, circuit breakers, disconnectors, and shields over the regular inspection pathways. D. Impact on soil - Ensure the storage of equipment and materials on hard-top paved NPC Ukrenergo storage sites; - Identify places of temporary storage of waste and equip them in accordance with the requirements of environmental legislation. - Do not allow storage of transformer oils on open soil; - Timely take measures to green planting in the territory of the substation. Е. Waste generation - Ensure the availability of specially designated storage sites for NPC Ukrenergo waste of I-III hazard classes. Room with ventilation and access restriction; - Ensure presence of a sufficient number of sealed containers with the relevant marking to facilitate waste sorting; - Ensure availability of the sealed containers for storage of liquid waste (oils, emulsions, solutions, etc.); - If necessary, ensure the storage of acids / alkalis in a special acid- proof container; The disposal procedures are carried out with the participation of specialized companies licensed by the Ministry of Environment of Ukraine. Arrange sale of resource waste as a salvageable commodities, provided a market demand. F. Water environment - NPC Ukrenergo will receive permit for special water use; NPC Ukrenergo - Wells for water supply will be equipped with automatic metering equipment and filtration system; - Sewage is directed to local wastewater treatment plants or to the municipal sewage network; - Car parking and washing areas shall be hard-top paved, drains from their territory undergo a pre-cleaning in sediment tanks (which shall be cleaned of mud and in a normal operating condition) and then sent to the sewage system. - Sludge removal from local waste treatment plant is carried out by a specialized company under the contract. 3. Risk of fire - Process equipment and premises are equipped with automatic fire NPC Ukrenergo fighting devices; - Premises for personnel are equipped with fire extinguishers, in the territory the necessary number of boards with fire-prevention equipment is installed; - All personnel periodically undergo training and briefing on fire safety. 5.2. Environmental and Social Monitoring Plan (ESMP) Parame Monitoring point/ Stage Monitoring type/ instrument Periodicity Responsible persons location ters/ aspects 1. During А. Emissions of pollutants Construction site, Visual Arid period The Contractor rehabilitation, into the atmosphere painting station, civil works, related to welding, welding station. Foreman construction, painting, exhaust gases, installation and demolition and Environmental assembly dismantling of old expert equipment, and/or changing the level or cutting the top layer of soil, as well as emissions from mobile transport and equipment - CO content in the Transportation Availability of a technical inspection For a fixed term indicated Transportation exhaust gases of motor department sticker in the sticker department vehicles B. Noise pollution - Noise Work zone - Noise meter; - Once, before equipment The Contractor level at the site, as well as is put into operation neighboring residential - The noise level shall be areas; - Noise level at the determined on the basis of a Chief Engineer maximum number of certificate which establishes the simultaneously operating Construction site / noise level for each device and construction and assembly assembly area indicates the results of previous Labor Safety equipment in the most measurements on the operating - During rehabilitation department intense shift. equipment. C. Waste generation Construction site - Visual. Existence of a specially Before work The Contractor - generation of large-size designated storage area with commencement; construction waste, scrap nameplates indicating the type of Chief Engineer metal; waste and hazard class; During the work. Environmental expert Parame Monitoring point/ Stage Monitoring type/ instrument Periodicity Responsible persons location ters/ aspects - generation of waste of І- - Visual. ІІІ class of danger; Availability of specially designated storage sites for hazardous waste. Provision of requirements for hazardous waste storage; Presence of containers for waste storage. - generation of liquid - Visual waste Availability of the sufficient number of sealed containers for storage of liquid waste. Containers shall be placed on the hard-top and water- proof pavement. - compliance with - Visual. accounting and disposal - Documentary evidence. procedures Existence of a log book for the waste generation, existing contracts for removal / disposal / landfilling of waste. Acceptance certificates for services. Disturbance of soil cover Construction site Visual monitoring of restoration of After completion of earth The Contractor soil cover and green planting works parameters At the end of the Chief Engineer rehabilitation phase Environmental Parame Monitoring point/ Stage Monitoring type/ instrument Periodicity Responsible persons location ters/ aspects expert Water environment/ At all work sites Visual monitoring of rational water With the set periodicity The Contractor resources use; once a week, during the Visual monitoring of level in entire rehabilitation phase Chief Engineer wastewater treatment systems Environmental expert 2. Operation А. Noise emission at the substation - Noise meter Periodically, once every 5 Substation manager stage Noise level territory years, as established by the Labor safety "Procedure for attestation engineer of workplaces by labor conditions"; When complaints are received. B. Emissions of pollutants Location of repair. - Visual. During the work Substation manager during ongoing repairs of Responsible person equipment Location of the installed Control over emissions of pollutants According to the emission nominated by the - welding, painting stationary source of listed in the emission permit permit conditions Company order* - scheduled start-ups of emissions diesel generators (emergency power supply Place of installation of Alarm system for leakages and loss source) SF6 equipment. of equipment tightness. In case of alarm is - leakage of SF6 triggered C. Water use and sewage Location of water Instrumental (amount of water Periodically, in accordance Substation manager intake. consumed by the meter reading) with the requirements set Responsible person Local wastewater Qualitative (water quality analysis) by the Permit for special nominated by the treatment plant / Qualitative (wastewater quality water use, but not less Company order* sewage system analysis) than once a year. D. Waste generation Substation Documentary evidence Once a quarter Substation manager Accounting of waste generation acc. Responsible person to 1-VT form Availability of temporary storage Parame Monitoring point/ Stage Monitoring type/ instrument Periodicity Responsible persons location ters/ aspects sites, containers and sealed tare for storage of solid and liquid waste. Availability of contracts for the disposal of waste with specialized organizations. D. Soil pollution, erosion of Substation - Visual If soil pollution is found. Substation manager the top layer Implementation of green planting As the need may be Responsible person plan Е. Impact of Substation Field intensity meter Periodically, once every 5 Substation manager electromagnetic radiation years, as established by the Responsible person Maximum "Procedure for attestation or Labor safety intensity of workplaces by labor engineer of electrical field - 5 conditions"; kV/m F. Collision with migrating Substation - Visual When complaints are Responsible person birds OTL towers received or dead bird is found Labor safety, health protection, fire safety and social aspects During А. Availability and All work areas. Works - Documentary evidence Sample regulation on the The Contractor rehabilitation adherence to the of high danger. Existence of the training logs/ forms procedure for training and Labor safety works programs for training on with indication of date and testing in occupational engineer occupational safety, signature of each employee. safety and the List of work industrial and fire safety. with increased danger Availability and use of All work areas. Works - Visual The norms for the free The Contractor protective unifoms and of high danger. - Documentary evidence provision of special Labor safety personal protective uniform, footwear and engineer equipment. other personal protective equipment for workers of general occupations in various industries C. Availability of primary All work areas. Works - Visual Acc. to the regulatory The Contractor fire extinguishing of high danger. Available fire extinguishers and first requirements as set by Labor safety Parame Monitoring point/ Stage Monitoring type/ instrument Periodicity Responsible persons location ters/ aspects equipment and first aid aid kits are not expired. NAPB А.01.001-2014 engineer kits D. Availability of a medical For all involved - Documentary evidence Since work The Contractor insurance policy for employees of the Availability of the effective policies/ commencement date to employees or a contract Contractor contracts the date of Contract for the provision of completion comprehensive medical care with a medical institution. D. Provision of social For all involved Approved schedule of work time/ Since work The Contractor guarantees employees of the planned vacations commencement date to Contractor the date of Contract completion Е. Grievance mechanism is Substation Grievance log-book is in place. On permanent basis. The Contractor established F. Provision of adequate At the places of location - Visual inspection of Once a semester The Contractor - for and comfortable (accommodation) of accommodation conditions provision of conditions for staff conditions accommodation, resting NPC Ukrenergo - for and eating. monitoring H. The order nominates a Substation (object of Availability of an effective order Once a year The Contractor - for person responsible for rehabilitation) provision of compliance with the fire conditions safety in construction site. NPC Ukrenergo - for monitoring G. Officials responsible for Substation (object of Availability of the documentary Once a year The Contractor - for fire safety in a building rehabilitation) evidence for training. (Procedure for training of provision of company undergo training the population on actions in conditions programs approved by the emergency situations, NPC Ukrenergo - for State Service of Ukraine approved by the Decree of monitoring for Emergency Situations, the Cabinet of Ministers of and knowledge checks. Ukraine dated June 26, Parame Monitoring point/ Stage Monitoring type/ instrument Periodicity Responsible persons location ters/ aspects 2013, No. 444). I. Workers who carry out Substation (object of Availability of the documentary Once a year The Contractor - for work with high fire hazard rehabilitation) evidence for special training. (Procedure for training of provision of undergo special training the population on actions conditions on the fire and industrial in emergency situations, NPC Ukrenergo - for safety approved by the Decree of monitoring the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated June 26, 2013, No. 444). J. A special place which is Substation (object of Availability of special smoking areas NAPB А.01.001-2014. The Contractor - for arranged according to the rehabilitation) with a visual indication (nameplate) provision of fire safety requirements is conditions allocated for the smoking. NPC Ukrenergo - for monitoring К. 6. Territory of the Substation (object of - Visual On permanent basis, The Contractor - for construction site is rehabilitation) according to the schedule provision of systematically cleared of construction waste conditions from grass and removal and in the grass NPC Ukrenergo - for combustible construction growing season. monitoring waste. L. Territory and Substation (object of Availability of the primary fire NAPB А.01.001-2014. The Contractor - for construction worker rehabilitation) extinguishing equipment. provision of module buildings are conditions provided with primary fire NPC Ukrenergo - for extinguishing equipment. monitoring Operation stage А. Availability and Substation - Documentary evidence Sample regulation on the Substation manager adherence to the Existence of the training logs/ forms procedure for training and Labor safety programs for training on with indication of date and testing in occupational engineer occupational safety, signature of each employee. safety and the List of work industrial and fire safety. with increased danger B. Availability and use of Substation - Visual - Documentary evidence The norms for the free Substation manager Parame Monitoring point/ Stage Monitoring type/ instrument Periodicity Responsible persons location ters/ aspects protective uniforms and provision of special Labor safety personal protective uniform, footwear and engineer equipment. other personal protective equipment for workers of general occupations in various industries C. Provision of social Substation Approved schedule of work time/ On permanent basis. Substation manager guarantees planned vacations D.Purchase of the primary Substation - Visual - Documentary evidence On annual basis Substation manager fire extinguishing equipment to be available in each facility according to the established standards. D. Maintenance of fire Substation Marking (sticker) on timely On annual basis Substation manager extinguishers is carried out maintenance on each fire with the certification of extinguisher their enclosures, routine inspection of technical condition and recharging of suppression agent. Е. Maintenance of fire Substation Availability of an Acceptance On annual basis Substation manager alarm systems is carried certificate on maintenance of fire out by organizations that alarm systems are properly licensed for such work. F. Inspection of the Substation Marking (sticker) with the Once a semester Substation manager technical condition of inspection date. shut-off valves of internal fire water supply system and fire hydrants of the Parame Monitoring point/ Stage Monitoring type/ instrument Periodicity Responsible persons location ters/ aspects external water network is regularly carried out. G. Fire safety training is Substation Program, developed in accordance Once a year Substation manager being conducted for the with Article 40 of the Civil Head of the Labor Company officials under Protection Code of Ukraine and the and Fire Safety the internal Fire Safety Procedure for the implementation, department Training Program agreed with the State Service of Ukraine for Emergency Situations, for officials of SE "NPC "Ukrenergo" H. Comprehensive Substation Comprehensive inspection program Acc. to the schedule Substation manager inspections of compliance is approved by Director of NPC approved by the Order of Head of the Labor with the requirements of Ukrenergo, topics and dates for Director of NPC Ukrenergo and Fire Safety occupational safety and Labor Safety Days are approved, department of NPC fire safety are carried out, based on the results of the "Labor Ukrenergo as well as monthly Labor Safety Day" orders are issued to Safety Days, during which eliminate the shortcomings compliance with the identified during the inspection. requirements of the current normative and legal acts in the above areas is checked on selected topics at all sites. The "Occupational Safety Substation Presence of personal signatures of 1. Before starting Substation manager and Health Instructions" employees in the safety briefing log- work under special job Head of the Labor have been developed and book with indication of the subject. order. and Fire Safety implemented for When working under special job 2. Quarterly, for department of NPC professions and certain order, signature of the person working trades. Ukrenergo types of work such as: admitted to the work on the job 3. One a year for - work at height; order and in the orders log-book. administrative staff of - work with live NPC Ukrenergo equipment; Parame Monitoring point/ Stage Monitoring type/ instrument Periodicity Responsible persons location ters/ aspects - load handling operations; - work with pressure vessels; - etc. In the flood period, Substation, - Documentary evidence Availability During flood and dry Substation manager measures have been transmission lines of a list of measures to prevent period. - for implementation developed and floods and creeping fire approved of measures. implemented to prevent by the order of the Director of NPC Head of Operations flooding of substations and Ukrenergo. department and lines. - Visual Availability of facilities, Head of the Labor In the dry period, resources and tools necessary to and Fire Safety measures have been ensure the implementation of department - for developed to prevent the measures. development of propagation of fire. measures and execution of orders. 6. Institutional development Function Responsible party(ies) Periodicity Collection of environmental monitoring data at the The Contractor / Substation manager See the ESMP above rehabilitation and operation stages (Responsible person*) Analysis of the data received from the Contractor at the Project Manager/ Environmental Policy Monthly rehabilitation stage and from Substation manager department (Responsible person*) at the operation stage Preparation of progress reports and implementation of Project Manager/ Environmental Policy Quarterly measures at the rehabilitation and operation stages department Submission of report to the Bank Task Manager Project Office Once a semester - to the Task Manager in the World bank Report on grievance forms received in relation with the The Contractor/ Project Manager/ Environmental Monthly - by Contractor to NPC Ukrenergo, once Project Policy department a semester - by NPC Ukrenergo to the WB Task Manager Measures aimed at enviromental and social aspects The Contractor/ Environmental Policy and As the need may be, with due account of ESAP Corporate Social Responsibility departments General requirements: 1. During reports preparation the Contractor shall take into account the requirements of the Contract, the Environmental and Social Action Plan, the Environmental and Social Monitoring Plan and other documents that are mandatory for implementation and agreed with the Employer. 2. The Employer analyzes data received from the Contractor and uses them as a basis for comments, recommendations, detection of deviations or violations, and in case of their absence - drafts Progress Report on implementation of works and measures provided for in the ESAP and ESMP. 3. Report is submitted to the Director of NPC Ukrenergo for review. 4. After reviewing the report by the Director of Ukrenergo, the document is sent to the World Bank Task Manager. 6.1. Persons responsible for communication The Employer The Contractor 1. Responsible for project implementation, technical issues related to Responsible for technical issues related to the project, and for the project, and for communication with the Contractor: communication with the Employer: Olexiy Kondel - Project Manager Yuri Kvartnik - Deputy Chief Engineer +38 (044) 249 14 90 +38 (050) 312 25 74 +38 (050) 446 35 86 vartnik.yuri@gmail.com kondel.oo@ua.energy 2. Responsible for handling complaints, grievance mechanism and Responsible for handling complaints, grievance mechanism and monitoring the implementation of the Environmental and Social implementation of the Environmental and Social Action Plan: Action Plan: Nelya Babych, Labor safety engineer Mykhailo Shabalin - Head of Environmental Policy department + 38 (098) 228 29 10 +38 (044) 238 39 04 babich@horos.ua +38 (095) 283 46 11 shabalin.my@ua.energy 3. Person responsible for cooperation with investors: Contractor's representative: Natalia Snezhko, Head of Investment Analysis and Investors Yuri Dehtyaryov Cooperation department +38 (068) 567 34 43 +38 (044) 238 30 70 yurii@posco-daewoo.com.ua +38 (095) 282 17 65 snezhko.nm@ua.energy Site construction manager: Serhiy Shipunov +38 (050) 312 51 08 info@horos.ua 7. Grievance mechanism The grievance mechanism provides administrative transparency of complaint process and requests for open information about a project being implemented. Stakeholders can claim about the circumstances that affect their interests. The grievance mechanism enables "NPC "Ukrenergo" and the Contractor to timely and efficiently response to the complaints. Means for submission of information requests and complaints to NPC Ukrenergo: 1. Director's mailbox BeFree (for employees); 2. NPC Ukrenergo mailbox https://ua.energy/mediya/zvernennya-do-ukrenergo/ 3. NPC Ukrenergo web-site; https://ua.energy/ 4. Boxes for collecting paper applications. 5. Mailbox of NPC Ukrenergo Compliance officer https://ua.energy/about/komplayens/ 6. Hot line https://ua.energy/dovira/ Complaints are reviewed by a special commission consisting of: 1. Deputy Director for Communications and International Cooperation; 2. Depity Director - Opeations Director; 3. Chief Compliance Officer; 4. Director on Legal Support; 5. Chairman of the Board of trade union committees of primary trade union organizations of "NPC "Ukrenergo"; Complaints of NPC "Ukrenergo" are reviewed within 10 working days. Employees shall be personally notified of the results of such review. Complaints of the external applicants are reviewed within 10 or 30 ** working days. ** According to the Law of Ukraine "On citizen petitions" dated 02.10.1996 № 393/96. Means for submission of information requests and complaints to the Contractor: 1. Electronic addresses of the persons responsible for communication (section 6.1) 2. Boxes for collecting paper applications. Table 1. Handling complaints Measure Key Performance Indicators Responsible persons Location of boxes for Number of boxes for applications Project Manager, NPC Ukrenergo applications Project Manager, Contractor Disclosure of the Awareness of the employees in NPC Ukrenergo and Contractor Project Manager, NPC Ukrenergo Grievance mechanism Installation of the information board at the facility in freely accessible place Project Manager, Contractor Keeping of the Log-book shall contain details of all complaints/ applications and decisions Project Manager, NPC Ukrenergo Grievance log-book made The following monitoring measures will help assess the achievement of the objectives of this Action Plan: Table 2. Monitoring Plan Monitoring parameter Frequency Results Check implementation of all Action Plan elements On monthly basis Update log-book Statistical data on: Once a semester Report on complaints review • number and type of complaints; • complaints which resulted in the decision made; • complaints which resulted in the complaint rejection; • complaints which are left without consideration (repeated appeal on the same issue, issues not related to the project or activity of NPC Ukrenergo, etc.); • litigations. 8. Disclosure mechanism 1. All information regarding the project implementation that is not confidential, including this plan, shall be published on the official resources of NPC Ukrenergo, the Bank and the Contractor. A copy of these documents will be provided as per individual and group requests, as well as requests of state authorities, local self-governments and people's deputies. 2. At the main entrance to the facility there will be an information board with information about NPC Ukrenergo, the Bank and the Contractor with links to official sources for this document. A copy of this document will also be kept at the substation and will be provided for review against the request of each applicant. 8.1. Public consultations In accordance with the requirements of WB for transparent implementation of projects and wide public awareness, NPC Ukrenergo implemented the following steps: 1. Information was provided to interested parties by sending letters to the following recipients: General governmental bodies / agencies Ministry of Energy and 30, Khreshchatyk St., Kyiv, Ukraine, 01601. 25.06.2014 № 01/02-1-2-1/6698 Coal Industry of Ukraine, Tel.: 38 (044) 239 -44 -30 Ministry for Environment 35, Mytropolita V. Lypkivskogo St., Kyiv, Ukraine, 03035. 25.06.2014 № 01/02-1-2-1/6698 and Natural Resources of Tel.: 38 (044) 206 -31 -64 Ukraine Fax: 38 (044) 206 -31 -07 E-mail: gr_priem@menr.gov.ua Regional state administrations: Kyiv Regional State 1, Lesi Ukrainki Sq., Kyiv Ukraine, 01196. 25.06.2014 № 01/02-1-2-1/6693 Administration: Tel.: 38 (044) 286-84-11 Fax: 38 (044) 286-85-54 Е-mail: zag@kra.kiev.ua; zag@koda.gov.ua Khmelnitsk Regional State City council, Nezalezhnosti Sq., Khmelnitsk, Ukraine, 25.06.2014 № 01/02-1-2-1/6693 Administration: 29005. Tel.: (03822) 65-11-65, 76-49-80; Fax: (0382) 76-51-72; E-mail: regadm@adm-km.gov.ua Sumy Regional State 2, Nezalezhnosta Sq., Sumy Ukraine, 40000. 25.06.2014 № 01/02-1-2-1/6693 Administration: Tel.: (0542) 63-23-24 E-mail: mail@state-gov.sumy.ua Volyn Regional State 9, Kyivskyi Sq., Lutsk Ukraine, 43027. 25.06.2014 № 01/02-1-2-1/6693 Administration: Tel.: (0332) 778-217 Fax: (0332) 778-153 E-mail: post@voladm.gov.ua Poltava Regional State 45, Zhovtneva St., Poltava, Ukraine, 36014. 25.06.2014 № 01/02-1-2-1/6693 Administration: Tel.: (0532) 56-02-90 Fax: (0532) 56-53-14 E-mail: oda@adm-pl.gov.ua Zhytomyr Regional State 1, Korolyova Sq., Zhytomyr, Ukraine, 10014. 25.06.2014 № 01/02-1-2-1/6693 Administration: Tel.: (0412) 47-50-14 Tel.: (0412) 47-50-14 Fax: (0412) 47-50-75 E-mail: ztadm@ukrpost.ua Cherkassy Regional State 185, Shevchenka blvd., Cherkassy Ukraine, 18000. 25.06.2014 № 01/02-1-2-1/6693 Administration: Tel.: (0472) 37-29-15 E-mail: cancelar@oda.ck.ua, oda@2upost.com Non-governmental organizations Public Council of the Ministry for 35, Mytropolita V. Lypkivskogo St., Kyiv, Ukraine, Chairman of the Public Council Environment and Natural 03035. Valentin Savytskiy 25.06.2014 № 01/02-1-2-1/6696 Resources Tel.: (38044) 206-33-02 of Ukraine E-mail: gr_priem@menr.gov.ua National Ecological Center of 126/23, Zhylianska St., Kyiv, Ukraine, 01032. Executive Director Ukraine Tel.: 38 (044) 238-62-60 Yuri Urbanskiy 25.06.2014 № 01/02-1-2-1/6696 38 (044) 238-62-59 E-mail: necu@necu.org.ua All-Ukraine ecological league P.O. box 163, Kyiv, Ukraine, 03150. Director Tel./ Fax: 38 (044) 425-11-17 Rostyslav Yakobyuk 25.06.2014 № 01/02-1-2-1/6696 E-mail: office@ecsor.com.ua All-Ukraine public ecological 14, Chapaeva St., Kyiv Ukraine, 01030. Executive Director organization "MAMA-86" office 1 Zoryana Mischuk 25.06.2014 № 01/02-1-2-1/6696 Tel.: 38 (044) 38234-69-29 38 (044) 227-02-57 E-mail: info@mama-86.org.ua International Charity 12, Melnikova St., Kyiv Ukraine, 04050. Kyiv Director Information Center "Green Tamara Malkova 25.06.2014 № 01/02-1-2-1/6696 Dossier" Tel.: 38 (044) 222-77-62 E-mail: tamara@bg.net.ua Ukrainian society for Chairman of Presidium nature protection 5B, A. Barbyusa St., Kyiv Ukraine, 03150. Vasyl Shevchuk 25.06.2014 № 01/02-1-2-1/6696 Tel.: 38 (044) 289-71-73 38 (044) 289-73-82 E-mail: office@ukrpryroda.org Ukrainian ecological P.O. box 84, Kyiv Ukraine, 02000. Chairman association "Zelenyi Svit" Yuri Samoilenko 25.06.2014 1/02-1-2-1/6696 Tel.: (050) 381-42-81 E-mail: zeleniysvit@ukrpack.net 2. A letter dated 06/26/2014 № 01/02-1-2-1/6698 was sent to the newspaper "Uriadovy Courier" with a request to notify of the publication of the draft EIA and Non-Technical Resume on the Company's website. 3. Based on the results of public consultations, stakeholders, namely, Kyiv and Cherkasy regional state administrations, sent letters (copies are enclosed). No other stakeholders sent any proposals, requests or complaints.