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Environmental Monitoring Report Loan Number: 2660 IND Reporting Period: (October 2012 – July 2013)
INDIA: National Capital Region Urban Infrastructure Financing Facility Prepared by:
Executing Agency: National Capital Region Planning Board
October 2012 – July 2013
New Delhi
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ABBREVIATIONS
ADB - Asian Development Bank CC - Construction Contractor CFE - Consent for Establishment DIMTS - Delhi Integration Multimodal Transit Service DPCC - Delhi Pollution Control Committee DPR - Detailed Project Report EA - Executing Agency EIA - Environmental Impact Assessment ESMC - Environmental & Social Management Cell ESMS - Environmental & Social Management System GoI - Government of India HSPCB - Haryana State Pollution Control Board IA - Implementing Agency IEE - Initial Environmental Examination MFF - Multi-tranche Financing Facility NCR - National Capital Region NCRPB - National Capital Region Planning Board OCR - Ordinary Capital Resources PFR - Periodic Financing Request PHED - Public Health Engineering Department PMC - Program Management Consultant PMU - Program Management Unit PPTA - Project Preparatory Technical Assistance
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Table of Contents
I. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING REPORT 1
A. Implementation Arrangements 3 B. NCRPB’s Environmental & Social Management System 4 C. Current Implementation Status 6 D. Compliance Status with Government Environment Regulations 9 E. Compliance Status with Loan Covenants 12 F. Implementation Status of Environmental Management Plans 13 G. Environmental Quality Monitoring 34 H. Follow Up Actions and Conclusions 34
List of Tables Table 1: First Tranche Subprojects (PFR1 Indicative list) ..................................................... 2 Table 2: Additional Staff of PMU & Status ............................................................................. 3 Table 3: Implementation Status of Tranche1 Subprojects/Packages .................................... 7 Table 4: Compliance Status with Government Environmental Regulations ........................... 9 Table 5: Compliance Status of Loan Covenants ................................................................. 12 Table 6: Implementation of EMP & Compliance Status – Badli ........................................... 14 Table 7: Implementation of EMP & Compliance Status – Jajjar Roads ............................... 21 Table 8: Implementation of EMP & Compliance Status – Sonepat Roads .......................... 28
Appendices Appendix 1: Country’s Environmental Regulatory Framework Appendix 2: Site Photographs Appendix 3: HSPCB Consent under Air Act, Jajjar Roads Appendix 4: HSPCB Consent for Hot Mix Plant, Sonepat Roads Appendix 5 & 6: Contractor’s Reply for non-compliance items of EMP Appendix 7: Ambient Air, Noise and Water Quality Monitoring Reports Appendix 8: Forest Clearance for conversion, Jajjar Roads Appendix 9: Tree Cutting Permission Appendix 10: Completion Certificate of Badli Byepass (0.00 to 5.68)
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I. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING REPORT
A. Introduction 1. The National Capital Region Planning Board is a statutory body under the Ministry of Urban Development, constituted through an Act of Parliament in 1985. It has the mandate to prepare a Regional Plan for the development of the National Capital Region, coordinating and monitoring the implementation of such plan and evolving harmonized policies for control of land uses and development of infrastructure in the Region so as to avoid any haphazard development. Besides, the Board also provides financial assistance by way of loan to critical infrastructure projects being undertaken by constituent State Governments, ULBs and other parastatals of the State Governments, in the region. NCRPB Regional Plan-2021 envisages massive scaling up of urban infrastructure investment in NCR. However, due to weak capabilities of a number of borrowers i.e. ULBs, State Governments etc. adequate number of projects have not been prepared and there are systematic weaknesses in project execution. 2. The scaling up of urban infrastructure by implementing priorities of Regional Plan 2021 requires provision of longer tenure low cost debt, technical capacities for implementing agencies (borrowers of NCRPB) in urban planning, project development, project implementation, identification of bankable projects and enabling private sector investments, improving urban basic service provision, among others, through partnership with private sector. Besides, provision of adequate incentives needed to motivate cities and state entities to undertake public and environmental urban infrastructure projects that can mitigate greenhouse gas emission, and introduce private sector efficiencies. The National Capital Region Urban Infrastructure Financing Facility (NCRUIFF) is built around this rationale. NCRUIFF is being funded by the Asian Development Bank.
3. The impact of NCRUIFF is to improve overall quality of life and economic well-being of urban residents in India's NCR. The outcomes of NCRUIFF are improved economic growth support and public and environmental urban infrastructure services in the participating cities and/or sub regions of the NCR in accordance with the Regional Plan priorities. To this effect, NCRUIFF will support NCRPB in (i) leveraging its resources through a line of credit and other market access support services, and (ii) support a project development facility that would focus on design, implementation and delivery of quality growth oriented and public and environmental urban services and support capacity enhancements as well. 3. There are three broad outputs of this project: (i) NCRUIFF would support creation of high quality urban public and environmental infrastructure. This would include water supply, sanitation and waste management projects including possible regional initiatives. (ii) to foster economic growth and mobility, NCRUIFF will support creation of connectivity and/or up-gradation of transit infrastructure in the region. (iii) Implementation support for strengthening of NCRPB and participating implementation agencies' capacity to design and execute high quality urban infrastructure project, and other capacity development activities including enabling public-private partnerships. 4. The Facility is being provided to NCRPB in line with the provisions of the Multitranche Financing Facility (MFF) modality of the ADB. Besides physical infrastructure, facility also supports NCRPB's institutional transformation in line with the evolving infrastructure and financial sector reforms. The total estimated project cost is US$ 200 million, of which 75% of the financial assistance is provided by ADB (i.e. US$ 150 million) from its ordinary capital resources (OCR) and the remaining is to be contributed by NCRPB and its sub borrowers.
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5. The Facility supports subprojects that are located in and/or that assist the National Capital Region and the notified counter magnet areas. The sub-borrowers comprise local (sub-national) authorities/ governments, urban development authorities, statutory bodies set up by the state governments, the utility boards or corporations and special purpose vehicles sponsored by the above. The subprojects, among others, may include following subsectors:
(i) Water supply
(ii) Waste water treatment and drainage
(iii) Waste management (Municipal and Industrial)
(iv) Urban transport, multimodal terminals and regional transport and connectivity
(v) Slum development
(vi) Other economic growth infrastructure like industrial estates, social
infrastructure
(vii) Capacity building and institutional development 6. NCRPB has submitted to ADB the first tranche PFR (Periodic Financing Request) for $78 million to finance infrastructure subprojects listed in the Table below. As the Facility is provided as an MFF modality through a financial institution and the proposed projects will be reviewed for environmental and social safeguard compliance before disbursement, the list of projects proposed in the PFR are purely indicative. Further, this will also provide flexibility to NCRPB in selecting compliant subprojects within the larger proposed list. It may be noted that the total cost of projects indicated in PFR 1 (Table 1) is much higher than the available funding. Therefore, once all the funds available in Tranche-1 are committed to certain subprojects, and enter into implementation, the remaining subprojects will be implemented through tranche-2 funds. Table 1: First Tranche Subprojects (PFR1 Indicative list)
S. No Subproject Implementing Agency
Current Implementation Status
1 Development of State Highways in Jhajjar District
HSRDC Construction
2 Badli Byepass - 5.70 Km HSRDC Construction
3 Development of Roads in Sonepatdistrict HSRDC Construction
4 Water supply in Nulhar Medical College, Nuh Town and villages
PHED, Haryana Bidding in process
5 Augmentation of Water Supply for Pataudi and adjoining town of Haily Mandi along with surrounding seven villages
PHED, Haryana Bidding in process
6 Drainage Scheme Sonepat PHED Haryana Bidding in process
7 Widening & Strengthening of Gohana Lakhanmajra Bhiwani Road upto district Rohtak boundary road from Km. 0.000 to 37.7000
HSRDC Bidding in process
8 Widening &Strengthening of U.P. border Sonepat Gohana Road up to district Sonepat boundary from km. 11.600 to 74.000
HSRDC Bidding in process
9 Widening & up gradation of Gurgaon-Chandu-Badli Bahadurgarh Road
HSRDC Bidding in process
10 Multi Modal Transit Centre - Sarai Kale Khan
DIMTS Design
11 Multi Modal Transit Centre - Anand Vihar DIMTS Design
12 Panipat - Water Supply PHED, Haryana Design
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DIMTS - Delhi Integrated Multimodal Transport System Limited; HSRDC - Haryana State Road Development Corporation; and PHED – Public Health Engineering Department
7. About this Report. At present, some of the Tranche-1 subprojects (in the above table-1 serial no. 1, 2 and 3) are under implementation. This is the Environmental Monitoring Report on implementation of Environmental Management Plans (EMP) between October 2012 – June 2013, and is prepared in compliance with the ADB Policies. These reports are semi annual i.e. January to June and July to December, However the previous EMR report covered period of January to September 2012 and as such this report covers up the 3 month of previous report The Report is primarily prepared from the monthly and quarterly reports submitted to NCRPB by respective implementing agencies (borrowers of the NCRPB). A. Implementation Arrangements
8. The Executing Agency (EA) for the Facility is the National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB). Policy direction and strategic oversight for NCRPB's operation and the implementation of projects under the Facility will be provided by its Board. The oversight committee for the projects under the Facility will be the Project Sanctioning and Monitoring Group (PSMG), headed by the Secretary, Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India. The PSMG will also be responsible for approval and sanction of subprojects. 9. Project Management Unit (PMU) of NCRPB will monitor the screening and selection of qualified subprojects, and monitoring their day-to-day implementation by sub borrower. The PMU will ensure that all qualified subprojects are in compliance with the ESMS, applicable national and state policies relating to environment, resettlement, and indigenous peoples, and ADB's Safeguard Policy Statement, 2009. Under the overall supervision of the Member Secretary, NCRPB, the project management responsibility will be with the Director (Administration and Finance). The PMU headed by the Director will manage, and coordinate all project activities. The PMU is strengthened with additional staff including specialists with expertise in risk management and project advisory work, safeguards. The PMU also have a dedicated financial/accounting officer to monitor project accounts and processing claims. . The following Table shows the additional PMU staff and current status.
Table 2: Additional Staff of PMU & Status S. No. Name of the Post Status
1 Joint Director (Technical) Joined NCRPB on 02-07-2012
2 Assistant Director (Financial Management)
Joined NCRPB on 24-08-2012
3 Assistant Director (Safeguards) Joined NCRPB on 27-08-2012
4 Deputy Director (Project Monitoring and MIS)
Recruitment is under process
5 Assistant Director (Project Finance and Procurement)
Joined NCRPB on 01-02-2013
10. Detailed responsibilities of PMU include:
(i) support sub-borrowers in subproject preparatory work;
(ii) appraise subproject proposals submitted by sub-borrowers;
(iii) supervise implementation progress, preparation of budget, financial planning,
and accounting;
(iv) recruit consultants and coordinate and supervise their activities and administer
their contracts;
(v) provide administrative and technical support to the sub-borrowers if necessary;
(vi) prepare consolidated project progress reports and a project completion report;
(vii) consolidate project accounting, auditing, and monitoring and reporting to ADB,
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the Government, and other stakeholders as applicable. 11. Implementing Agency. The sub-projects will be implemented by respective implementation units of the concerned departments of the states and/or sub borrowers located at Delhi, Chandigarh, and elsewhere. Sub borrowers include Government of Delhi and Delhi Integrated Multimodal Transit System, Haryana Public Works Department and Haryana Road and Bridges Development Corporations, Haryana Public Health Engineering Department, and others. 12. Implementing Agencies, as a current practice, are assisted by Project Management / Supervision Consultants (providing project management support, assure the quality of construction, and supervise the construction process) and by Design Consultants (design the infrastructure, and prepare bid documents). 13. Implementing Agency, with the assistance of Design Consultant, conducts environmental assessments and also obtains the necessary government clearances/approvals. IA (with the assistance of Design Consultants) is responsible for: incorporation of mitigation measures in design and construction. IA appoint a contractor to carry out the works as per the design. The Construction Contractor (CC) implement mitigation measures in construction. Executing Agency: NCRPB is the Executing Agency. Project Management Unit (PMU) of NCRPB will review and approve Environmental Assessment Reports, with assistance of Project Management Consultants (PMC), oversee compliance with ESMS, loan covenants and subproject selection criteria. B. NCRPB’s Environmental & Social Management System
14. In compliance with national laws and donor (such as ADB) requirements, an Environmental and Social Management Systems (ESMS) has been developed and adopted by NCRPB. The ESMS clarifies NCRPB's environmental and social policies; and safeguard screening, categorization, and review procedures. The ESMS document also sets out a plan to strengthen the environment and social organization structure and staffing; and sets our performance monitoring and reporting procedures. 15. Environmental Policy of NCRPB. “NCRPB will continually strive to ensure and enhance effective environmental management practices in all its operations”
Minimizing negative environmental (including health and safety) impacts in its
operations and risks to the environment (particularly eco-sensitive areas and
culturally important areas) and people who may be affected through formulating
and implementing commensurate plans.
Ensuring that environmental safeguards—defined as requirements of applicable
Indian environmental legislation and donors—are being adequately integrated by
the project proponent/IA in the planning, design, construction prior to its financing
and in its implementation during the operational phase.
Ensuring that compliance to all applicable national and local environmental
legislation.
Encouraging that public and stakeholder consultation be carried out by the
project proponent/IA and disclosing the required information in all stages of the
project cycle.
Integrating environmental risk into its overall internal risk management analysis.
Including environmental management considerations in all aspects of operations
and interactions with the project proponent/IAs in all stages of the project cycle.
This policy statement emphasizes NCRPB's sensitivity, concern and commitment
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to environmental safeguards. 16. Roles & Responsibilities. For day-to-day operation and maintenance of the ESMS, an Environmental and Social Management Cell has been established within the NCRPB, and mandated with the following functions:
(i) Maintain and update the ESMS
(ii) Ensure all subprojects financed by NCRPB are screened, categorized, and
reviewed in accordance with the ESMS;
(iii) During screening provide advice to the sub borrower to ensure that safeguard
(environment, involuntary resettlement, and indigenous peoples) impacts are
avoided or minimized;
(iv) In accordance with the ESMS ensure that safeguard documents
(environmental management plan, resettlement plan, and indigenous peoples
plan) as required are prepared;
(v) Set loan conditions for subprojects and ensure all safeguards requirements are
fulfilled including but not limited to award of civil works contracts only after
compensation where involuntary resettlement occurs;
(vi) Monitor subprojects to ensure safeguards compliance in accordance with
safeguards documents prepared for subprojects;
(vii) Provide training and capacity-building to sub borrowers;
(viii) Provide information to ADB and other donors in accordance with the ESMS;
(ix) Provide assistance and required information to external ESMS auditors for the
conduct of annual audits; and
(x) Ensure monitoring 17. The following are the various activities involved in ESMS implementation in the project cycle and vis-à-vis roles of respective agencies: 18. Screening & Scoping. Implementing Agency (Project Proponent) submits the categorization form along with necessary project details to the NCRPB as per the ESMS procedures. NCRPB ESMC (Environment and Social Management Cell) reviews and classifies the project as E1 / E2 /E3 and provides guidance to the implementing agencies about the environmental and social safeguard requirements prior to and during NCRPB appraisal. Once the project report along with necessary IEE/EIA report is submitted, NCRPB will appraise the projects. 19. Preparation of IEE/EIA Reports. Based on the project category Implementing Agency (IA) conducts the IEE/EIA study and submits the IEE/EIA Report to the NCRPB. The study and report will be prepared as per the NCRPB ESMS complying with the public consultation and disclosure. IAs engage consultants (part of design consultancy or an exclusive EIA consultant) to conduct study and prepare the IEE/EIA reports. Due to lack of in-house capacity, project proponents/IAs normally appoint consultants to assist in preparing Detailed Project Reports. Some organizations, especially State Line Departments like Public Health Engineering Department (PHED), also undertake these works in-house without or limited assistance of consultants. The Design Consultants will also assist the project proponent/IA in preparing safeguard documents as required, and will also assist in obtaining the necessary clearances/approvals. These Design Consultants will be informed of NCRPB’s safeguard requirements—described in this ESMS—so that they can take the necessary action during the design phase. 20. Review and Approval. As per the NCRPB procedures select Appraisal Agencies (termed as National Institutions) carry out appraisal of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) with respect to technical feasibility, cost reasonability, financial viability and good engineering
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design, status of mandatory clearances etc., and submit project appraisal report to NCRPB. Appraisal Agencies will also look into the environmental and social aspects of the project, depending on the requirement, to check whether it complies with the NCRPB’s ESMS. 21. Implementation of Environmental Management Plan (EMP). IAs appoint Construction Contractors to build the infrastructure elements. The construction contractors will have environmental and social safeguard requirements that they need to adhere as a part of their contract. The EMP will form a part of the contract documents and the contractors will have to ensure that the EMP requirements are adhered. 22. Monitoring of EMP Implementation. Respective jurisdictional engineers of IA supervise construction work on-site. The IAs with limited capacity compared to the works under implementation engage supervision and/or project management consultants to assist in supervising the construction process, provide project management support and assure the technical quality of construction. IAs, through its supervision/management consultants monitor the implementation of EMP by the contractor during the construction and submit monthly report to the NCRPB. The ESMC of the NCRPB will oversee the implementation, through reports review, periodic site visits etc. C. Current Implementation Status
23. At present three road subprojects in the state of Haryana, implemented by Haryana State Road Development Corporation (HSRDC), are in the construction stage. Further, bidding has been initiated for six subprojects in the state of Haryana, out of which three are being implemented by HSRDC and rest by Public Health & Engineering Department (PHED), Haryana. The Table 3 shows the implementation status of these subprojects till June, 2013.
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Table 3: Implementation Status of Tranche1 Subprojects/Packages S. No
Subproject Details of work under the package
Commencement of Civil Works
Duration Type of works presently conducted
Remarks
I Implementing Agency: HSRDC
1 Badli bye pass from 0.000 to km 5.681 and improvement of 2.0 km existing Bahdurgarh Badli Chandu boarder road.
Construction of new 5.681 km bituminous road ( 2-lane carriage way with earthen shoulders) and 2.0 km existing Bahdurgarh Badli Chandu boarder road total 7.681 km
27-July-2011 12 months
Road construction work is completed and completion certificate received (Appendix 10).
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2 Development of State Highways in Jhajjar district
Improvement of following 9 road sections: total length 78.7 km (Roads to be improved to 2-lane/intermediate lane with or without shoulders)
Jharli Mohanbari Approach road (3.235 km)
Jhajjar, Talao, Chhuchakawas road (13.460 km)
Beri, Rohtak road (8.560 km)
Badli to Durina via Ladpur Munimpur (11.430 km)
Badli Pela Sondhi Yakubpur road (9.800 km)
Subana (SH-22) Sarola Ahri road (6.640 km)
Patauda (MDR-132 Dhani Saniyan Kahari Machroli(NH-71).(10.080 km)
Jhajjar Farrukhnagar road
6-June-2011 18 months
Flexible Pavement works is completed and around 94% work is completed for Rigid Pavement laying. Clearing & Grubbing, Scarifying, Dismantling base & sub base, Construction of Embankment, Construction of GSB, WBM-Grade-2, Pavement works on different section of roads are in progress.
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S. No
Subproject Details of work under the package
Commencement of Civil Works
Duration Type of works presently conducted
Remarks
(SH15A) Mubarakpur Ismailpur Mundakhera (MDR-136) Badli, Iqbalpur Galibpur upto Distt Border. (11.755 km)
Badli Iqbalpur road Lohat Delhi Border. (3.765 km)
Gwalison (VT) Kheri Hosdarpur – Karodha Raiya Salidha – Gijrodha 15.02 km
3 Development of Roads (Sonepat)
Improvement of following 3 road sections: total length 68.491 km (Roads to be improved to 2-lane with shoulders)
1. Gohana-Sisana Road ( 28.563 km)
2. Sonepat-Mehlana-Farmana Road, (21.883 km)
3. Kharkhauda-Assaudha Road, (18.045 km)
08-06-2011 18 months
Clearing & Grubbing, Scarifying, Dismantling base & sub base, Construction of Embankment, Construction of GSB, WBM-Grade-2, Pavement works on different section of roads are nearly completed. 1. Gohana-Sisana Road – Work completed except 400 m gap in village
2. Sonepat –Farmana Road - Work completed except 120 m gap in village Bhatgao.
Kharkhoda - Assodha Road has been dropped from the project by the state government since there is a huge liability involved towards payment of claims to land owners. .
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D. Compliance Status with Government Environment Regulations
1. The GoI EIA Notification of 2006 sets out the requirement for Environmental Assessment in India. Besides EIA Notification, there are various regulations currently in force in India that deal with environmental issues that could apply to infrastructure development (these are listed in Appendix 1). Following Table 4 shows the regulatory requirements of various Tranche-1 subprojects and the present status of compliance. Table 4: Compliance Status with Government Environmental Regulations S. No Subproject Component/
Package
Clearances/ Approvals Required Current Status
1 Badli bypass Consent for establishment from
Haryana State Pollution Control
Board for establishment of
crushers/batching plants
NOC from HSPCB;
has been obtained
by HSRDC.
2 Development of State Highways (Jhajjar)
Consent for establishment from
Haryana State Pollution Control
Board for establishment of
crushers/batching plants
Permission from forest department
for conversion and tree cutting
NOC from HSPCB;
has been obtained
by HSRDC.
Forest Department
permission obtained
3 Development of Roads (Sonepat)
Consent for establishment from
Haryana State Pollution Control
Board for establishment of
crushers/batching plants
NOC from HSPCB;
has been obtained
by HSRDC.
4 Water supply in Nulhar Medical College & Nuh Town
Land acquisition to be carried out under LA Act 1894 Section 4(I) and R&R Policy of Haryana Government. Compensation for the said land acquisition to be paid before land is handed over to Contractor.
In case of acquisition of other assets (structures/trees/wells, etc.) and livelihood, compensation needs to be paid before start of civil works as per ESMS policy framework.
12.5 acre land out of 14 acre land at Badli for headworks has been acquired and compensation paid. The remaining land acquisition is Under process. SRP under preparation
5 Augmentation of Water Supply for Pataudi and adjoining town of Haily Mandi along with surrounding seven villages
Forest Clearance as per provisions of Forest Conservation Act (1980) and Forest Conservation Rules (2003) from State Forest Department for conversion and tree cutting.
Permission from irrigation department for withdrawal of 32 MLD water from Canal
5 Acre land to be transferred to Forest Department, for tree plantation which is under process.
6 Drainage Scheme Sonepat No Mandatory Approvals required SRP capturing temporary construction impacts with mitigation measures is under preparation
7 Widening & Strengthening of Gohana Lakhanmajra Bhiwani Road up to district
Forest Clearance as per provisions of Forest Conservation Act (1980) and Forest Conservation Rules
GOH has requested Forest Department to
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S. No Subproject Component/
Package
Clearances/ Approvals Required Current Status
Rohtak boundary road from Km. 0.000 to 37.7000
(2003) from State Forest Department
Consent to Establish and Operate crushers/hot mix/batching plants from HSPCB under Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, for establishment of.
Land acquisition to be carried out
transfer 19.464 hectare land to HSRDC for road widening
Consent to establish crushers/hot mix/batching plants not due as work is yet to start.
Payment for land acquisition started. SRP under preparation
8 Widening &Strengthening of U.P. border Sonepat Gohana Road up to district Sonepat boundary from km. 11.600 to 74.000
Forest Clearance as per provisions of Forest Conservation Act (1980) and Forest Conservation Rules (2003) from State Forest Department
Consent to Establish and Operate for from HSPCB under Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, for establishment of crushers/hot mix/batching plants.
Under Process
Land Acquisition is not required in this project.
Letter issued from HSRDC to Forest Department for estimate and cost of tree cutting and supplementary plantation.
Consent to establish crushers/hot mix/batching plants not due as work is yet to start
SRP approved & disclosed
9 Widening & up gradation of Gurgaon-Chandu-Badli Bahadurgarh Road
Consent to Establish and Operate for from HSPCB for establishment of crushers/hot mix/batching plants.
Land Acquisition
Transfer of land to Forest Department
Not due as work
not started
unde preparation
10 Panipat water supply CFE from Haryana State Pollution
Control Board for establishment of
WTP
Land Acquisition for WTP and one
OHSR
The project has
been dropped
from ADB funding
list. 1
1 PHED, Haryana has informed vide letter dated 10/12/12 that keeping in view the scarcity of raw water from canal, they have decided that this sub project be revised based on Ranney wells system and the revised project of Rs.3200 m has been submitted to MOUD, Govt. of India under UIDSSMT Scheme for funding.
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S. No Subproject Component/
Package
Clearances/ Approvals Required Current Status
Permission of Irrigation
Department for canal water
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MMTC, Anand Vihar Category B-Environmental Clearance
from SEIAA
Obtained
Consent to establish from DPCC Obtained
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from
Airport Authority of India
Obtained
Tree cutting permission Under process
Approval of Delhi Urban Art
Commission
Under Process
12 MMTC Sarai kale khan Category B-Environmental Clearance
from SEIAA
Obtained
CFE from DPCC Obtained
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from
Airport Authority of India
Obtained
Approval of Delhi Urban Art
Commission
Under Process
CFE – Consent for Establishment; DPCC – Delhi Pollution Control Committee; MMTC – Multi Modal Transit Centre; SEIAA – State Environmental Impact Assessment Authority.
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E. Compliance Status with Loan Covenants
2. Table 5 shows the environmental safeguard related loan covenants and their compliance status in implementation. All the covenants are generally being complied. Tranche -1 subprojects have been classified as Category B as per the ADB Safeguard Policy, and accordingly IEE reports were prepared during PPTA and were approved by the ADB. During this implementation stage, depending on the changes made in the DPRs, the IEEs were updated and were reapproved by the ADB, wherever required. Table 5: Compliance Status of Loan Covenants S.
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Environmental Safeguard related Loan Covenants Compliance Status
1 The Borrower shall ensure adequate staff and expertise to
implement the ESMS, and shall submit annual reports on the
implementation status of the ESMS. Corrective action plans (CAP)
shall be agreed on by the Borrower and ADB if the ESMS is not
functioning properly. The Borrower shall also ensure
implementation of any agreed CAP.
PMU with dedicated staff for
implementation of ESMS is in
place. Annual ESMS reports
have been submitted for year
2011 and 2012.
2 The Borrower shall ensure that all Qualified Subprojects are in
compliance with the applicable national and state policies, laws and
regulations relating to environment, resettlement, and indigenous
peoples and ADB's Safeguard Policy Statement (July 2009, as
amended from time to time), the FFA, and as set out in the ESMS in
form and substance acceptable to ADB.
Being complied
3 The Borrower shall adopt the ESMS before ADB's first
disbursement for the financing of Qualified Subprojects. The
Borrower shall ensure that each Qualified Subproject is screened in
accordance with the ESMS and any subproject causing significant
(Category E1/S1) environment, IR, or IP impacts shall be referred to
ADB early in the due diligence process. For such subprojects ADB
will assist the Borrower in its appraisal and clearance of the
environmental impact assessment (EIA), RP, and/or IP plan (IPP)
as applicable, prior to approval of the Qualified Subproject.
ESMS adopted and being
implemented. ESMS
Uploaded on ADB's website.
All qualified subprojects
identified in PFR1 have been
screened in accordance with
ESMS. No subprojects
causing significant
environment, IR, or IP
impacts and as such none is
classified in categoryE1/S1
4 The Borrower shall ensure that the following documents are made
publicly available (i) the draft EIA report at least 120 days before
approval of the Qualified Subproject, and (ii) draft RP and draft IPP
as applicable, before the approval of the Qualified Subproject.
(1) EIA not applicable, no
category A subproject till
date; (2) IEEs & SRPs of
ongoing and bidded
subprojects uploaded on
NCRPB & respective IAs
websites; EMP part of bid
documents.
5 The Borrower shall ensure that Qualified Sub-borrower ensures that
(a) all land and rights-of-way required for Qualified Subprojects are
obtained in a timely manner, (b) the provisions of the EMP, RP
and/or IPP are implemented in accordance with the requirements of
the ESMS, (c) all compensation and resettlement assistance is
given to the affected persons prior to their dispossession and
displacement and commencement of civil works, (d) EMP, RP, and
/or IPP are updated upon completion of the detailed design and
submitted to the Borrower for approval prior to commencement of
NCRPB is getting monthly
reports from supervision
consultants of each
subproject & report are being
examined by NCRPB’s
Project Management Unit
(PMU) staff and by Project
Management Consultants.
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S.
No
Environmental Safeguard related Loan Covenants Compliance Status
civil works, (e) adequate staff and resources are committed to
supervising and monitoring implementation of the EMP, RP, and/or
IPP, and (f) if a subproject causes significant (Category E1/S1)
environment, IR, or IP impacts in accordance with the ESMS, a
qualified and experienced external expert acceptable to ADB and
the Borrower is engaged by the Qualified Sub-borrower to monitor
and evaluate results of implementation of EMP, RP, and/or IPP and
forward semiannual reports to ADB and the Borrower.
6 The Borrower shall require Qualified Sub-borrowers to ensure that
civil works contracts under the Qualified Subprojects follow all
applicable national and state labor laws and that these further
include provisions to the effect that contractors; (i) carry out
HIV/AIDS awareness programs for labor and disseminate
information at worksites on risks of sexually transmitted diseases
and HIV/AIDS as part of health and safety measures for those
employed during construction; (ii) do not use children as labor, and
(iii) follow legally mandated provisions of labor (including equal pay
for equal work), health, safety, sanitation, welfare and working
conditions. The contracts will also include clauses for termination in
case of any breach of these provisions by contractors.
Incorporated in bid
document/contract
7 The Borrower shall ensure gender mainstreaming as included in the
Gender Action Plan as referred to in Schedule 3 to the FFA along
with the detailed provisions therein.
Being monitored
8 Sec. 5.01a. The Borrower shall carry out the Project with due
diligence and efficiency and in conformity with sound, technical,
developmental, administrative, financial, engineering, environmental
and business practices.
Being complied
ADB – Asian Development Bank; EARF – Environmental Assessment & Review Procedures; EIA – Environmental Impact Assessment; FFA – Framework IEE – Initial Environmental Examination
F. Implementation Status of Environmental Management Plans
3. This section presents the compliance status of Environmental Management Plans of the three tranche-1 roads subprojects under implementation in Haryana sub region. The rest six projects of Trache-1 are in process of bidding and the status of environmental has been provided in Table 4. Compliance Status of Projects under Implementation:-
1. Badli Bypass
4. This subproject of “Construction of Badli Bye Pass km 0.000 to km 5.681 and Improvement of 2 km of Existing Bahadurgarh Badli Chandu Boarder Road in NCR Area in Jhajjar Distt in Haryana State”. The total length of the road combined is 7.681 km. HSRDC is the implementing agency. Construction contractor is M/s KCC Buildcon Private Limited. HSRDC appointed M/s MSV International Inc., as Supervision Consultant for Supervision and Quality Control of the construction work. The construction work was commenced on 27-July-2011. The estimated construction duration was 12 months.
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The construction camps will be located at least 500m away from habitations at identified sites.
N.A. No labour camps established; unskilled workers mostly hired locally; contractor provided rented accommodation for few outside workers
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The contractor will be responsible for arrangement of water in every workplace at suitable and easily accessible place for the whole construction period. Sufficient supply of cold potable water (as per IS: 10500) to be provided and maintained. If the drinking water is obtained from an intermittent public water supply then, storage tanks will be provided.
Satisfactory It has been ensured, that proper drinking water facility to the workers with RO facility have been provided. The water is kept in storage tanks in hygienic manner and no open drums are kept at site.
Location of disposal sites will be finalized based on consultations with the Engineer. The Engineer will certify these are not located within designated environmentally sensitive areas and confirm that: Disposal of the material does not impact natural drainage courses No endangered / rare flora is impacted by such material Settlements are located at least 1000m away from the site
Satisfactory New road; no major construction debris / waste generated
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It has to be ensured that materials are obtained from licensed quarries having environmental clearance. Quality and legality to be examined by the Contractor and copies of environmental clearances for these needs to be submitted prior to sourcing of material.
Satisfactory Material is being procured from licensed quarries only. Contractor informed that no environmental clearance certificates are available to him and it will be difficult to get from the mining offices.
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Hot mix plant will be located sufficiently away from habitation, where possible such plants will be located at least 1000m away from the nearest habitation. The contractor will obtain the consent to operate the plants from the SPCB.
Satisfactory Hot mix plants are located one km away from nearest habitation.
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Due consideration will be given for material storage and construction sites and that it does not cause hindrance to the communities. Stockpiles will be covered to protect from dust and erosion.
Satisfactory Being new road construction, there is no disturbance
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Adequate safety precautions will be ensured during transportation of quarry material from quarries to the construction site. Vehicles transporting the material will be covered to prevent spillage. Operations to be undertaken by the contractor as per the direction and satisfaction of the Engineer.
Satisfactory It has been ensured that road material are transported with proper covering (tarpaulin watering etc) to avoid spillage / dust generation during transportation.
The topsoil from borrow areas, areas of cutting and areas to be permanently covered will be stripped to a specified depth of 150mm and stored in stockpiles. The stockpile will be designed such that the slope does not exceed 1:2
Satisfactory The top soil is being preserved wherever the earth is taken from the borrow area. Preservation of top soil is implemented.
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(vertical to horizontal), and the height of the pile is to be restricted to 2m. Stockpiles will not be surcharged or otherwise loaded and multiple handling will be kept to a minimum to ensure that no compaction will occur. The stockpiles will be covered with gunny bags or tarpaulin. It will be ensured by the contractor that the topsoil will not be unnecessarily trafficked either before stripping or when in stockpiles. Such stockpiled topsoil will be returned to cover the disturbed area and cut slopes.
The work will consist of measures as per design, or as directed by the Engineer to control soil erosion, sedimentation and water pollution. All temporary sedimentation, pollution control works and maintenance thereof will be deemed as incidental to the earthwork or other items of work.
Satisfactory Proper care is being taken to curb soil erosion from the embankments. Where ever it occurred due to rain etc. it is being filled by the contractor immediately.
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To minimize soil compaction construction vehicle, machinery and equipment will move or be stationed in designated area (RoW or CoI, haul roads as applicable) only. The haul roads for construction materials will be routed to avoid agricultural areas
Satisfactory The movement of vehicles/equipment limited to designated construction areas and RoW
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Except as may be provided in the contract or ordered or authorized by the Engineer, the Contractor will not use explosives. Where the use of explosives is so provided or ordered or authorized, the Contractor will comply with the requirements of the following Sub-Clauses of MoRTH 302 besides the law of the land as applicable. The Contractor will at all times take every possible precaution and will comply with appropriate laws and regulations relating to the importation, handling, transportation, storage and use of explosives and will, at all times when engaged in blasting operations, post sufficient warning flagmen, to the full satisfaction of the Engineer. The Contractor will at all times make full liaison with and inform well in advance and obtain such permission as is required from all Government Authorities, public bodies and private parties whomsoever concerned or affected or likely to be concerned or affected by blasting operations. Blasting will be carried out only with permission of the Engineer. All the statutory laws, regulations, rules etc., pertaining to acquisition, transport, storage, handling and use of explosives will be strictly followed.
Satisfactory No explosives used
Construction activities that will affect the use of side roads and existing access to individual properties will not be undertaken without providing adequate access. The construction works will not interfere with the convenience of the public or
Satisfactory The road is a new formation; no issues of access impediment
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the access to, use and occupation of public or private roads, or any other access to properties, whether public or private.
The fuel storage and vehicle cleaning area will be stationed such that runoff from the site does not drain into the water body. Oil interceptor will be provided at construction vehicle parking area, vehicle repair area and workshops ensuring that all wastewater flows into the interceptor prior to its discharge.
Satisfactory All precautionary measures have been taken to avoid spillage of oil/ fuel on ground. The spillage, if any, is collected / removed safely.
Silt fencing to be provided at all water bodies near construction sites to prevent sediments from the construction site to enter into the watercourses. The number of units of silt fencing to be installed is to be decided by the engineer. Discharge standards promulgated under the Environmental Protection Act, 1986 for surface water bodies will be strictly adhered to. No disposal of construction wastes will be carried out into the river.
Satisfactory No runoff instances yet, -
The contractor will take every precaution to reduce the levels of dust at construction sites to the satisfaction of the Engineer. All earthwork to be protected/covered in a manner acceptable to the satisfaction of the engineer to minimise dust generation.
Satisfactory Dust suppression measures, such as water sprinkling, is being carried out by the contractor
Batching plants will be located atleast 500m away from environmentally sensitive areas as Reserved Forests / National Parks and sensitive receptors i.e., hospital and college. The exhaust gases will comply with the requirements of the relevant current emission control legislation. All operations at plants will be undertaken in accordance with all current rules and regulations protecting the environment. Monitoring of air and noise parameters will be as per monitoring plan
Satisfactory Batching plants are located one km away from nearest habitation.
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The discharge standards promulgated under the Environmental Protection Act, 1986 will be strictly adhered to. All vehicles, equipment and machinery used for construction will conform to the relevant Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS) norms. All vehicles, equipments and machinery used for construction will be regularly maintained to ensure that pollution emission levels comply with the relevant requirements of SPCB and the Engineer. ‘PUC (pollution under control)’ certificates will be obtained regularly for all vehicles used for the project. Copies will be submitted regularly to the Engineer.
Satisfactory All the vehicles have valid PUC certificates Contractor requested to submit PUC certificates
All crushers will obtain siting clearance from SPCB or only those crushers that have already have obtained license from SPCB will be used.
Satisfactory Material is being procured from licensed quarries only.
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Maintenance of vehicles, equipment and machinery will be regular and to the Satisfactory Contractor using the vehicles/equipment in
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satisfaction of the Engineer, to keep noise from these at a minimum. All vehicles and equipment used for construction will be fitted with exhaust silencers. During routine servicing operations, the effectiveness of exhaust silencers will be checked and if found to be defective will be replaced. Noise limits for construction equipment used in this project (measured at one metre from the edge of the equipment in free field) such as compactors, rollers, front loaders, concrete mixers, cranes (moveable), vibrators and saws will not exceed 75 dB (A), as specified in the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 Notwithstanding any other conditions of contract, noise level from any item of plant(s) must comply with the relevant legislation for levels of noise emission.
good condition; no noise measurement however was conducted.
Before taking up any construction, detailed Traffic Control Plans will be prepared and submitted to the Engineer for approval, 5 days prior to commencement of work on any section of road. The traffic control plans shall contain details of arrangements for construction under traffic and details of traffic arrangement after cessation of work each day.
Satisfactory No such instances of blocking roads; as this is a new road there is no disturbance to traffic
All roadside structures / furniture, protection, intersections, traffic islands, rotaries, facilities and amenities etc. will be constructed as per engineering design and to the satisfaction of the engineer.
Satisfactory Road design is as per the IRC, and construction is as per the design
All workers employed on mixing asphaltic material, cement, concrete etc., will be provided with protective footwear and protective goggles. Workers, who are engaged in welding works, would be provided with welder’s protective eye-shields. Workers engaged in stone breaking activities will be provided with protective goggles and clothing and will be seated at sufficiently safe intervals. The use of any toxic chemical will be strictly in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Satisfactory The workers have been given personal protective equipment, i.e. helmets, gloves, boots and reflecting jackets etc, during execution at work sites.
The bituminous waste generated will be reused in road construction based on its suitability of reuse to the maximum extent possible. Safe disposal of the extraneous material will be ensured in the pre-identified disposal locations. In no case, any construction waste will be disposed around the project road indiscriminately. Cut material generated because of construction will be utilized for as filling material. Remaining material if any will be disposed off safely at the disposal sites.
Satisfactory All the waste debris, including bitumen, from the existing road clearance is being reused for the road construction work; contractor has established a crusher for this purpose.
All relevant provisions of the Factories Act, 1948 and the Building and other Construction Workers (regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service)
Satisfactory The instructions were given on all the sites to ensure proper use of personal
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Act, 1996 will be adhered to. Adequate safety measures for workers during handling of materials at site will be taken up. The contractor has to comply with all regulations regarding safe scaffolding, ladders, working platforms, gangway, stairwells, excavations, trenches and safe means of entry and egress. The Personal Protective Equipment for workers on the project will conform to respective IS codes.
protection equipments.
All reasonable precaution will be taken to prevent danger of the workers and the public from fire, flood, drowning, etc. All necessary steps will be taken for prompt first aid treatment of all injuries likely to be sustained during the course of work.
Satisfactory All first-aid facilities are provided at all construction sites. Proper watch and ward/ security guards have been provided at construction camp sites. The working sites are protective with barricades & safety tapes etc, to avoid any trespassers at work sites.
The Contractor will, at his own expense, conform to all anti-malaria instructions given to him by the Engineer.
Complied The awareness programs to workers were conducted at all work sites during execution of work.
At every workplace, a readily available first aid unit including an adequate supply of sterilized dressing material and appliances will be provided as per the Factory Rules. Suitable transport will be provided to facilitate transfer of injured or ill person(s) to the nearest hospital. At every workplace and construction camp, equipment and nursing staff will be provided.
Complied The awareness programs to workers were conducted at all work sites during execution of work.
All first-aid facilities are provided at all construction sites.
All latrines will be provided with dry-earth system (receptacles), which will be cleaned at least four times daily and at least twice during working hours and kept in a strict sanitary condition. Receptacles will be tarred inside and outside at least once a year. All temporary accommodation must be constructed and maintained in such a fashion that uncontaminated water is available for drinking, cooking and washing. Garbage bins must be provided in the camps and regularly emptied and the garbage disposed off in a hygienic manner. Adequate health care is to be provided for the work force. Unless otherwise arranged for by the local sanitary authority, the local medical health or municipal authorities will make arrangement for disposal of excreta. On completion of the works, all such temporary structures will be cleared
Satisfactory Contractor established no temporary camps for workers; local workers are being mostly used; contractor provided rented accommodation in the nearby town where all basic facilities are available.
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away, all rubbish burnt, excreta tank and other disposal pits or trenches filled in and effectively sealed off and the outline site left clean and tidy, at the Contractor’s expense, to the entire satisfaction of the engineer.
The contractor will take reasonable precaution to prevent his workmen or any other persons from removing and damaging any such article or thing and will, immediately upon discovery thereof and before removal acquaint the Engineer of such discovery and carry out the Engineer’s instructions for dealing with the same, awaiting which all work will be stopped 100 m all directions from the site of discovery. The Engineer will seek direction from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) before instructing the Contractor to recommence work on the site.
Satisfactory No such events encountered yet -
Contractor to prepare site restoration plans for approval by the Engineer. The plan is to be implemented by the contractor prior to demobilization. On completion of the works, all temporary structures will be cleared away, all rubbish burnt, excreta or other disposal pits or trenches filled in and effectively sealed off and the site left clean and tidy, at the Contractor’s expense, to the entire satisfaction of the Engineer.
Compliance awaited.
Instructions have been issued to the concerned persons for compliance.
Site restoration plans will be submitted by the contractor and executed on the site under the supervision of implementing agency HSRDC.
N.A. - Not Applicable
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2. Jajjar Roads
5. This subproject of “Improvement By Raising, Widening, Strengthening & Providing Side Drains, CC Pavement of Nine (9) Roads In Jhajjar District’. The total length of these roads combined is 89.98 Km. HSRDC is the implementing agency. Construction contractor is M/s GR Gawar Constructions. HSRDC appointed M/s MSV International Inc., as Supervision Consultant for Supervision and Quality Control of the construction work. The construction work was commenced on 6-June-2011. The estimated construction duration is 18 months.
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The construction camps will be located at least 500m away from habitations at identified sites.
N.A. No labour campus established; unskilled workers mostly sourced locally; contractor provided rented accommodation for the workers from other areas.
The contractor will be responsible for arrangement of water in every workplace at suitable and easily accessible place for the whole construction period. Sufficient supply of cold potable water (as per IS: 10500) to be provided and maintained. If the drinking water is obtained from an intermittent public water supply then, storage tanks will be provided.
Satisfactory It has been ensured, that proper drinking water facility to the workers with RO facility have been provided. The water is kept in storage tanks in hygienic manner and no open drums are kept at site.
Location of disposal sites will be finalized based on consultations with the Engineer. The Engineer will certify these are not located within designated environmentally sensitive areas and confirm that: Disposal of the material does not impact natural drainage courses No endangered / rare flora is impacted by such material Settlements are located at least 1000m away from the site
Satisfactory All the debris and waste / surplus soil is being reused in the project; This is a very good initiative adopted by the Government of Haryana and being implemented by the Contractor; besides avoiding the need for disposing large volumes of waste/debris, this has also reduced the construction material requirement, and the associated impacts due to mining.
It has to be ensured that materials are obtained from licensed quarries having environmental clearance. Quality and legality to be examined by the Contractor and copies of environmental clearances for these needs to be submitted prior to sourcing of material.
Satisfactory Material is being procured from licensed quarries only.
Hot mix plants will be located sufficiently away from habitation, where possible such plants will be located at least 1000m away from the nearest habitation. The contractor will obtain the consent to operate the plants from the SPCB.
Satisfactory Batch Mix Plant and Hot Mix Plant are located one km away from the habited area.
Due consideration will be given for material storage and construction sites and that it does not cause hindrance to the communities. Stockpiles will be covered to protect from dust and erosion.
Satisfactory Now all materials are being transported with proper covering devices and there is no dust generation and spillage also. Construction area is clearly defined with visible ribbons.
Adequate safety precautions will be ensured during transportation of quarry material from quarries to the construction site. Vehicles transporting the material
Satisfactory Now all materials are being transported with proper covering devices and there is no dust
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will be covered to prevent spillage. Operations to be undertaken by the contractor as per the direction and satisfaction of the Engineer.
generation and spillage also. Construction area is clearly defined with visible ribbons.
The topsoil from borrow areas, areas of cutting and areas to be permanently covered will be stripped to a specified depth of 150mm and stored in stockpiles. The stockpile will be designed such that the slope does not exceed 1:2 (vertical to horizontal), and the height of the pile is to be restricted to 2m. Stockpiles will not be surcharged or otherwise loaded and multiple handling will be kept to a minimum to ensure that no compaction will occur. The stockpiles will be covered with gunny bags or tarpaulin. It will be ensured by the contractor that the topsoil will not be unnecessarily trafficked either before stripping or when in stockpiles. Such stockpiled topsoil will be returned to cover the disturbed area and cut slopes.
Satisfactory Topsoil preservation is being implemented at site.
The work will consist of measures as per design, or as directed by the Engineer to control soil erosion, sedimentation and water pollution. All temporary sedimentation, pollution control works and maintenance thereof will be deemed as incidental to the earthwork or other items of work.
Satisfactory Proper care is being taken to curb soil erosion from the embankments. Where ever it occurred due to rain etc. it is being filled by the contractor immediately.
To minimize soil compaction construction vehicle, machinery and equipment will move or be stationed in designated area (RoW or CoI, haul roads as applicable) only. The haul roads for construction materials will be routed to avoid agricultural areas
Satisfactory The movement of vehicles/equipment limited to designated construction areas and RoW; no new approach roads required for material transport
Except as may be provided in the contract or ordered or authorized by the Engineer, the Contractor will not use explosives. Where the use of explosives is so provided or ordered or authorized, the Contractor will comply with the requirements of the following Sub-Clauses of MoRTH 302 besides the law of the land as applicable. The Contractor will at all times take every possible precaution and will comply with appropriate laws and regulations relating to the importation, handling, transportation, storage and use of explosives and will, at all times when engaged in blasting operations, post sufficient warning flagmen, to the full satisfaction of the Engineer. The Contractor will at all times make full liaison with and inform well in advance and obtain such permission as is required from all Government Authorities, public bodies and private parties whomsoever concerned or affected or likely to be concerned or affected by blasting operations. Blasting will be carried out only with permission of the Engineer. All the statutory
Satisfactory No explosives used
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laws, regulations, rules etc., pertaining to acquisition, transport, storage, handling and use of explosives will be strictly followed.
Construction activities that will affect the use of side roads and existing access to individual properties will not be undertaken without providing adequate access. The construction works will not interfere with the convenience of the public or the access to, use and occupation of public or private roads, or any other access to properties, whether public or private.
Satisfactory There is no blockage of roads, as construction is conducted on one-lane of the road leaving the other half for the traffic movement. Construction area is clearly defined with visible ribbons.
The fuel storage and vehicle cleaning area will be stationed such that runoff from the site does not drain into the water body. Oil interceptor will be provided at construction vehicle parking area, vehicle repair area and workshops ensuring that all wastewater flows into the interceptor prior to its discharge.
Satisfactory Minor maintenance activities conducted on site; All precautionary measures are being taken at side to avoid oil/fuel spillage on ground.
Silt fencing to be provided at all water bodies near construction sites to prevent sediments from the construction site to enter into the watercourses. The number of units of silt fencing to be installed is to be decided by the engineer. Discharge standards promulgated under the Environmental Protection Act, 1986 for surface water bodies will be strictly adhered to. No disposal of construction wastes will be carried out into the river.
Satisfactory No runoff instances yet,
The contractor will take every precaution to reduce the levels of dust at construction sites to the satisfaction of the Engineer. All earthwork to be protected/covered in a manner acceptable to the satisfaction of the engineer to minimise dust generation.
Satisfactory Dust suppression measures, such as water sprinkling, is being carried out by the contractor
Batching plants will be located at least 500m away from environmentally sensitive areas as Reserved Forests / National Parks and sensitive receptors i.e., hospital and college. The exhaust gases will comply with the requirements of the relevant current emission control legislation. All operations at plants will be undertaken in accordance with all current rules and regulations protecting the environment. Monitoring of air and noise parameters will be as per monitoring plan
Satisfactory Batch Mix Plant and Hot Mix Plant are located 1 km away from the inhabited area.
The discharge standards promulgated under the Environmental Protection Act, 1986 will be strictly adhered to. All vehicles, equipment and machinery used for construction will conform to the relevant Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS) norms. All vehicles, equipments and machinery used for construction will be regularly maintained to ensure that pollution emission levels comply with the relevant requirements of SPCB and the Engineer. ‘PUC’ certificates will be obtained regularly for all vehicles used for the project. Copies will be submitted regularly to
Satisfactory All the vehicles have valid PUC certificates
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the Engineer.
All crushers will obtain siting clearance from SPCB or only those crushers that have already have obtained license from SPCB will be used.
Satisfactory To reuse road debris for construction, the Contractor has established a crusher, with the consent of Pollution Control Board. No other crushers established for the project; material is sourced from existing licensed crushers only
Maintenance of vehicles, equipment and machinery will be regular and to the satisfaction of the Engineer, to keep noise from these at a minimum. All vehicles and equipment used for construction will be fitted with exhaust silencers. During routine servicing operations, the effectiveness of exhaust silencers will be checked and if found to be defective will be replaced. Noise limits for construction equipment used in this project (measured at one metre from the edge of the equipment in free field) such as compactors, rollers, front loaders, concrete mixers, cranes (moveable), vibrators and saws will not exceed 75 dB (A), as specified in the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 Notwithstanding any other conditions of contract, noise level from any item of plant(s) must comply with the relevant legislation for levels of noise emission.
Satisfactory Contractor using the vehicles/equipment in good condition; Noise levels are with in permissible limits. The test report is being appended with this EMR report.
Before taking up any construction, detailed Traffic Control Plans will be prepared and submitted to the Engineer for approval, 5 days prior to commencement of work on any section of road. The traffic control plans shall contain details of arrangements for construction under traffic and details of traffic arrangement after cessation of work each day.
Satisfactory No traffic plan prepared; however the traffic diversion, wherever necessary, is being carried out in consultation with the Engineer and the traffic police. There is no blockage of roads, as construction is conducted on one-lane of the road leaving the other half for the traffic movement; however, there is inconvenience due to haphazard stocking of materials
All roadside structures / furniture, protection, intersections, traffic islands, rotaries, facilities and amenities etc. will be constructed as per engineering design and to the satisfaction of the engineer.
Satisfactory Road design is as per the IRC, and construction is as per the design
All workers employed on mixing asphaltic material, cement, concrete etc., will be provided with protective footwear and protective goggles. Workers, who are engaged in welding works, would be provided with welder’s protective eye-shields. Workers engaged in stone breaking activities will be provided with protective goggles and clothing and will be seated at sufficiently safe intervals.
Satisfactory All health and safety measures are being implemented with professional people and all the workers on site are equipped with protective equipments at each workplace, and all workplace are demarcated with proper signage.
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The use of any toxic chemical will be strictly in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
The bituminous waste generated will be reused in road construction based on its suitability of reuse to the maximum extent possible. Safe disposal of the extraneous material will be ensured in the pre-identified disposal locations. In no case, any construction waste will be disposed around the project road indiscriminately. Cut material generated because of construction will be utilized for as filling material. Remaining material if any will be disposed off safely at the disposal sites.
Satisfactory All the waste debris, including bitumen, from the existing road clearance is being reused for the road construction work; contract has established a crusher for this purpose
All relevant provisions of the Factories Act, 1948 and the Building and other Construction Workers (regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996 will be adhered to. Adequate safety measures for workers during handling of materials at site will be taken up. The contractor has to comply with all regulations regarding safe scaffolding, ladders, working platforms, gangway, stairwells, excavations, trenches and safe means of entry and egress. The Personal Protective Equipment for workers on the project will conform to respective IS codes.
Satisfactory All health and safety measures are being implemented with professional people and all the workers on site are equipped with protective equipment at each workplace, and all workplace are demarcated with proper signage.
All reasonable precaution will be taken to prevent danger of the workers and the public from fire, flood, drowning, etc. All necessary steps will be taken for prompt first aid treatment of all injuries likely to be sustained during the course of work.
Satisfactory First aid facilities are available; there is no entry restrictions to the work site
The Contractor will, at his own expense, conform to all anti-malaria instructions given to him by the Engineer.
Satisfactory Awareness program were conducted on all the sites at the time of execution of project.
At every workplace, a readily available first aid unit including an adequate supply of sterilized dressing material and appliances will be provided as per the Factory Rules. Suitable transport will be provided to facilitate transfer of injured or ill person(s) to the nearest hospital. At every workplace and construction camp, equipment and nursing staff will be provided.
Satisfactory All first-aid facilities are provided at all construction sites.
All latrines will be provided with dry-earth system (receptacles), which will be cleaned at least four times daily and at least twice during working hours and kept in a strict sanitary condition. Receptacles will be tarred inside and outside at least once a year. All temporary accommodation must be constructed and maintained in such a fashion that uncontaminated water is available for drinking, cooking and washing.
Satisfactory Contractor established no temporary camps for workers; local workers are being mostly used; contractor provided rented accommodation in the nearby town where all basic facilities are available
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Garbage bins must be provided in the camps and regularly emptied and the garbage disposed off in a hygienic manner. Adequate health care is to be provided for the work force. Unless otherwise arranged for by the local sanitary authority, the local medical health or municipal authorities will make arrangement for disposal of excreta. On completion of the works, all such temporary structures will be cleared away, all rubbish burnt, excreta tank and other disposal pits or trenches filled in and effectively sealed off and the outline site left clean and tidy, at the Contractor’s expense, to the entire satisfaction of the engineer.
The contractor will take reasonable precaution to prevent his workmen or any other persons from removing and damaging any such article or thing and will, immediately upon discovery thereof and before removal acquaint the Engineer of such discovery and carry out the Engineer’s instructions for dealing with the same, awaiting which all work will be stopped 100 m all directions from the site of discovery. The Engineer will seek direction from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) before instructing the Contractor to recommence work on the site.
Satisfactory No such events encountered yet
Contractor to prepare site restoration plans for approval by the Engineer. The plan is to be implemented by the contractor prior to demobilization. On completion of the works, all temporary structures will be cleared away, all rubbish burnt, excreta or other disposal pits or trenches filled in and effectively sealed off and the site left clean and tidy, at the Contractor’s expense, to the entire satisfaction of the Engineer.
N.A. Work is under progress; this will be reviewed during project completion
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3. Sonepat Roads
6. This subproject of “Improvement By Raising, Widening, Strengthening & Providing Side Drains, CC Pavement on Various Roads In Sonepat District in Haryana State”. The total length of the roads combined is 68.571 km. HSRDC is the implementing agency. Construction contractor is M/s M/S MG-Kundu-Shivalaya(JV). HSRDC appointed M/s MSV International Inc., as Supervision Consultant for Supervision and Quality Control of the construction work. The construction work was commenced on 7-July-2011. The estimated construction duration is 18 months.
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The construction camps will be located at least 500m away from habitations at identified sites.
N. A. No labour campus established; unskilled workers mostly sourced locally; contractor provided rented accommodation for the workers from other areas
The contractor will be responsible for arrangement of water in every workplace at suitable and easily accessible place for the whole construction period. Sufficient supply of cold potable water (as per IS: 10500) to be provided and maintained. If the drinking water is obtained from an intermittent public water supply then, storage tanks will be provided.
Satisfactory It has been ensured, that proper drinking water facility to the worker with RO facility have been provided. The water is kept in storage tanks in Hygienic manner and no open drums are kept at site
Location of disposal sites will be finalized based on consultations with the Engineer. The Engineer will certify these are not located within designated environmentally sensitive areas and confirm that: Disposal of the material does not impact natural drainage courses No endangered / rare flora is impacted by such material Settlements are located at least 1000m away from the site
Good All the debris and waste/surplus soil is being reused in the project; This is a very good initiative adopted by the Government of Haryana and being implemented by the Contractor; besides avoiding the need for disposing large volumes of waste/debris, this has also minimized the construction material requirement, and the associated impacts due to mining
It has to be ensured that materials are obtained from licensed quarries having environmental clearance. Quality and legality to be examined by the Contractor and copies of environmental clearances for these needs to be submitted prior to sourcing of material.
Satisfactory Material is being procured from licensed quarries only
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Hot mix plant will be located sufficiently away from habitation, where possible such plants will be located at least 1000m away from the nearest habitation. The contractor will obtain the consent to operate the plants from the SPCB.
Satisfactory The NOC for the hot mix plant was obtained from Haryana Pollution Control Board. The same has been appended with this report.
Due consideration will be given for material storage and construction sites and that it does not cause hindrance to the communities. Stockpiles will be covered to protect from dust and erosion.
Satisfactory Road material are transported with proper covering (tarpaulin watering etc) to avoid spillage/dust generation during transportation. Construction sites are clearly defined with visible ribbons/flags.
Adequate safety precautions will be ensured during transportation of quarry Satisfactory Road material are transported with proper
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material from quarries to the construction site. Vehicles transporting the material will be covered to prevent spillage. Operations to be undertaken by the contractor as per the direction and satisfaction of the Engineer.
covering (tarpaulin watering etc) to avoid spillage/dust generation during transportation
The topsoil from borrow areas, areas of cutting and areas to be permanently covered will be stripped to a specified depth of 150mm and stored in stockpiles. The stockpile will be designed such that the slope does not exceed 1:2 (vertical to horizontal), and the height of the pile is to be restricted to 2m. Stockpiles will not be surcharged or otherwise loaded and multiple handling will be kept to a minimum to ensure that no compaction will occur. The stockpiles will be covered with gunny bags or tarpaulin. It will be ensured by the contractor that the topsoil will not be unnecessarily trafficked either before stripping or when in stockpiles. Such stockpiled topsoil will be returned to cover the disturbed area and cut slopes.
Satisfactory The top soil is being preserved wherever the earth is taken from the borrow area. Preservation of top soil is implemented.
The work will consist of measures as per design, or as directed by the Engineer to control soil erosion, sedimentation and water pollution. All temporary sedimentation, pollution control works and maintenance thereof will be deemed as incidental to the earthwork or other items of work.
Satisfactory Proper care is being taken to curb soil erosion from the embankments. Where ever it occurred due to rain etc. it is being filled by the contractor immediately.
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To minimize soil compaction construction vehicle, machinery and equipment will move or be stationed in designated area (RoW or CoI, haul roads as applicable) only. The haul roads for construction materials will be routed to avoid agricultural areas
Satisfactory The movement of vehicles/equipment limited to designated construction areas and RoW; no new approach roads required for material transport
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Except as may be provided in the contract or ordered or authorized by the Engineer, the Contractor will not use explosives. Where the use of explosives is so provided or ordered or authorized, the Contractor will comply with the requirements of the following Sub-Clauses of MoRTH 302 besides the law of the land as applicable. The Contractor will at all times take every possible precaution and will comply with appropriate laws and regulations relating to the importation, handling, transportation, storage and use of explosives and will, at all times when engaged in blasting operations, post sufficient warning flagmen, to the full satisfaction of the Engineer. The Contractor will at all times make full liaison with and inform well in advance and obtain such permission as is required from all Government Authorities, public bodies and private parties whomsoever concerned or affected or likely to be concerned or affected by blasting operations.
Satisfactory No explosives used -
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Blasting will be carried out only with permission of the Engineer. All the statutory laws, regulations, rules etc., pertaining to acquisition, transport, storage, handling and use of explosives will be strictly followed.
Construction activities that will affect the use of side roads and existing access to individual properties will not be undertaken without providing adequate access. The construction works will not interfere with the convenience of the public or the access to, use and occupation of public or private roads, or any other access to properties, whether public or private.
Satisfactory There is no blockage of roads, as construction is conducted on one-line of the road leaving the other half for the traffic movement; Construction area is clearly defined with visible ribbons/flags.
The fuel storage and vehicle cleaning area will be stationed such that runoff from the site does not drain into the water body. Oil interceptor will be provided at construction vehicle parking area, vehicle repair area and workshops ensuring that all wastewater flows into the interceptor prior to its discharge.
Satisfactory All precautionary measures have been taken to avoid spillage of oil / fuel on ground. The spillage, if any, is collected/ removed safely.
Silt fencing to be provided at all water bodies near construction sites to prevent sediments from the construction site to enter into the watercourses. The number of units of silt fencing to be installed is to be decided by the engineer. Discharge standards promulgated under the Environmental Protection Act, 1986 for surface water bodies will be strictly adhered to. No disposal of construction wastes will be carried out into the river.
Satisfactory No runoff instances yet, -
The contractor will take every precaution to reduce the levels of dust at construction sites to the satisfaction of the Engineer. All earthwork to be protected/covered in a manner acceptable to the satisfaction of the engineer to minimise dust generation.
Satisfactory Dust suppression measures, such as water sprinkling, is being carried out by the contractor
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Batching plants will be located atleast 500m away from environmentally sensitive areas as Reserved Forests / National Parks and sensitive receptors i.e., hospital and college. The exhaust gases will comply with the requirements of the relevant current emission control legislation. All operations at plants will be undertaken in accordance with all current rules and regulations protecting the environment. Monitoring of air and noise parameters will be as per monitoring plan
Satisfactory Contractor submitted application to HPSCB; consent is likely to be issued
Consent certificate copy is awaited from the contractor.
The discharge standards promulgated under the Environmental Protection Act, 1986 will be strictly adhered to. All vehicles, equipment and machinery used for construction will conform to the relevant Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS) norms. All vehicles, equipments and machinery used for construction will be regularly
Satisfactory All the vehicles have valid PUC certificates
Contractor requested to submit PUC certificates
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maintained to ensure that pollution emission levels comply with the relevant requirements of SPCB and the Engineer. ‘PUC’ certificates will be obtained regularly for all vehicles used for the project. Copies will be submitted regularly to the Engineer.
Maintenance of vehicles, equipment and machinery will be regular and to the satisfaction of the Engineer, to keep noise from these at a minimum. All vehicles and equipment used for construction will be fitted with exhaust silencers. During routine servicing operations, the effectiveness of exhaust silencers will be checked and if found to be defective will be replaced. Noise limits for construction equipment used in this project (measured at one metre from the edge of the equipment in free field) such as compactors, rollers, front loaders, concrete mixers, cranes (moveable), vibrators and saws will not exceed 75 dB (A), as specified in the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 Notwithstanding any other conditions of contract, noise level from any item of plant(s) must comply with the relevant legislation for levels of noise emission.
Satisfactory Contractor using the vehicles/equipment in good condition; no noise measurement however conducted
Before taking up any construction, detailed Traffic Control Plans will be prepared and submitted to the Engineer for approval, 5 days prior to commencement of work on any section of road. The traffic control plans shall contain details of arrangements for construction under traffic and details of traffic arrangement after cessation of work each day.
Satisfactory No traffic plan prepared; however the traffic diversion, wherever necessary, is being carried out in consultation with the Engineer and the traffic police. There is no blockage of roads, as construction is conducted on one-line of the road leaving the other half for the traffic movement.
All roadside structures / furniture, protection, intersections, traffic islands, rotaries, facilities and amenities etc. will be constructed as per engineering design and to the satisfaction of the engineer.
Satisfactory Road design is as per the IRC, and construction is as per the design
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All workers employed on mixing asphaltic material, cement, concrete etc., will be provided with protective footwear and protective goggles. Workers, who are engaged in welding works, would be provided with welder’s protective eye-shields. Workers engaged in stone breaking activities will be provided with protective goggles and clothing and will be seated at sufficiently safe intervals. The use of any toxic chemical will be strictly in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Satisfactory The workers have been given personal protective equipment, i.e. helmets, gloves, boots and reflecting jackets etc, during execution at work site.
The bituminous waste generated will be reused in road construction based on its suitability of reuse to the maximum extent possible. Safe disposal of the
Satisfactory All the waste debris, including bitumen, from the existing road clearance is being
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extraneous material will be ensured in the pre-identified disposal locations. In no case, any construction waste will be disposed around the project road indiscriminately. Cut material generated because of construction will be utilized for as filling material. Remaining material if any will be disposed off safely at the disposal sites.
reused for the road construction work; contract has established a crusher for this purpose
All relevant provisions of the Factories Act, 1948 and the Building and other Construction Workers (regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996 will be adhered to. Adequate safety measures for workers during handling of materials at site will be taken up. The contractor has to comply with all regulations regarding safe scaffolding, ladders, working platforms, gangway, stairwells, excavations, trenches and safe means of entry and egress. The Personal Protective Equipment for workers on the project will conform to respective IS codes.
Satisfactory The workers have been given personal protective equipment, i.e. helmets, gloves, boots and reflecting jackets etc, during execution at work site. Proper watch and ward/ security guards have been provided at construction camp sites. The working sites are protected with barricades & safety tapes etc, to avoid any trespassers at work sites.
All reasonable precaution will be taken to prevent danger of the workers and the public from fire, flood, drowning, etc. All necessary steps will be taken for prompt first aid treatment of all injuries likely to be sustained during the course of work.
complied All security precautions have been taken on work sites. All first-aid facilities are provided at all construction Sites.
The Contractor will, at his own expense, conform to all anti-malaria instructions given to him by the Engineer.
complied The awareness programs to workers were conducted at all works sites during execution of work
At every workplace, a readily available first aid unit including an adequate supply of sterilized dressing material and appliances will be provided as per the Factory Rules. Suitable transport will be provided to facilitate transfer of injured or ill person(s) to the nearest hospital. At every workplace and construction camp, equipment and nursing staff will be provided.
complied All first-aid facilities are provided at all construction Sites.
All latrines will be provided with dry-earth system (receptacles), which will be cleaned at least four times daily and at least twice during working hours and kept in a strict sanitary condition. Receptacles will be tarred inside and outside at least once a year. All temporary accommodation must be constructed and maintained in such a fashion that uncontaminated water is available for drinking, cooking and washing. Garbage bins must be provided in the camps and regularly emptied and the
Satisfactory Contractor established no temporary camps for workers; local workers are being mostly used; contractor provided rented accommodation in the nearby town where all basic facilities are available
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garbage disposed off in a hygienic manner. Adequate health care is to be provided for the work force. Unless otherwise arranged for by the local sanitary authority, the local medical health or municipal authorities will make arrangement for disposal of excreta. On completion of the works, all such temporary structures will be cleared away, all rubbish burnt, excreta tank and other disposal pits or trenches filled in and effectively sealed off and the outline site left clean and tidy, at the Contractor’s expense, to the entire satisfaction of the engineer.
The contractor will take reasonable precaution to prevent his workmen or any other persons from removing and damaging any such article or thing and will, immediately upon discovery thereof and before removal acquaint the Engineer of such discovery and carry out the Engineer’s instructions for dealing with the same, awaiting which all work will be stopped 100 m all directions from the site of discovery. The Engineer will seek direction from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) before instructing the Contractor to recommence work on the site.
Satisfactory No such events encountered yet
Contractor to prepare site restoration plans for approval by the Engineer. The plan is to be implemented by the contractor prior to demobilization. On completion of the works, all temporary structures will be cleared away, all rubbish burnt, excreta or other disposal pits or trenches filled in and effectively sealed off and the site left clean and tidy, at the Contractor’s expense, to the entire satisfaction of the Engineer.
- Work is under progress; this will be reviewed during project completion
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G. Environmental Quality Monitoring
7. The Construction Contractors conducted ambient air quality and noise monitoring along the project roads at various locations. Besides, contractor also conducted analysis of drinking water provided to the construction workers. The monitoring is conducted through CPCB approved laboratories. Results of air and water monitoring are appended at Appendix 7. The air quality results indicate the all the monitored parameters (oxides of nitrogen and sulphur, and particulate matter) are within the limits of ambient air quality standards. Noise is within the standards and drinking water confirms to standards. H. Follow Up Actions and Conclusions
8. As presented in this report, at present tranche-1 subprojects of National Capital Region Urban Infrastructure Financing Facility (NCRUIFF) are under implementation in compliance with the loan covenants, ADB Safeguard Policy Statement 2009 and the Environmental & Social Management System of NCRPB. At present, three road sector subprojects are under implementation in the State of Haryana, and the implementing agency is Haryana State Road Development Corporation (HSRDC). 9. In terms of EMP compliance, contractors are implementing most of the measures, while implementation of some measures required to be improved substantially. The non-compliant issues that were identified in the previous monitoring report were referred to the Contractor through HSRDC. The contractor’s response has been positive and it reflected in improvement of compliance. The letter and response of Contractor is presented in Appendix 5 and Appendix 6. The contractors have been instructed to nominate an Environment Health & Safety (EHS) coordinator.
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Appendix 1: Country’s Environmental Regulatory Framework Following Regulations are currently in force in India that deals with environmental issues that could apply to infrastructure development. Acts and Rules related to monuments and archeological sites are also listed herein.
(i) The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, amended 1988 • The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Rules, 1975 • The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess Rules, 1971
(ii) The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1981, amended 1987
• The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Rules, 1982
(iii) The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, amended in 1991 and including the following Rules/Notification issued under this Act • The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986, including amendments • The Municipal Solid Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules, 2000 • The Hazardous Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules, 1989 • Eco Sensitive Zone Notification, Doon Valley, 1989 • The Bio-Medical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 1998 • Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000, • Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Act, 2002 • Environmental Impact Assessment Notification, 2006 • Environmental Standards of Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)
(iv) The Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, amended 1993
• The Wildlife (Protection) Rules, 1995
(v) The Indian Forest Act, 1927
(vi) Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, amended 1988 • Forest (Conservation) Rules, 1981 amended 1992 and 2003 • Guidelines for Diversion of Forest Lands for Non-Forest Purpose under the
Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980
(vii) Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act 1958 • Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Rules 1959 • Government of India Notification of 1992 under the above-stated Rules
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Name of work: - Improvement by Widening, Raising, Strengthening and
Providing Side Drains, CC Pavement on Various
Roads in Jhajjar District.
Compliance Report on EMR
The compliance done by the Contractor on the ADB’s comments on EMR in annotated form are
submitted as under:-
Sr.
No.
Comments Compliance Report
Jhajjar Roads
(i) Construction activities are
causing interference to traffic
because the area is not
earmarked and improper storage
of materials.
It has been ensured, that proper drinking water facility
to the workers with RO facility have been provided.
The water is kept in storage tanks in hygienic manner
and no open drums are kept at site.
(ii) Materials are being transported
without covered resulting to
spillage and dust generation.
It has been ensured that road material are transported
with proper covering (tarpaulin watering etc) to avoid
spillage/dust generation during transportation
(iii) No topsoil preservation is being
practiced.
The top soil is being preserved wherever the earth is
taken from the borrow area. Preservation of top soil is
implemented.
(iv) Except for helmets, workers are
not using personal protective
equipment.
The workers have been given personal protective
equipment, i.e. helmets, gloves, boots and reflecting
jackets etc, during execution at work sites.
(v) Poor occupational, health and
safety implementation (non-use
of personal protective
equipment, workplace not
demarcated, etc)
All the workers have been provided personal
protective equipment to be used during execution of
work. Informatory/ warning sign are placed at the
work place during execution of works.
(vi) Absence of first-aid facility; and All first-aid facility is provided at all construction
sites.
(vii) Awareness program for workers
not conducted.
The awareness programs to workers were conducted at
all work sites during execution of work.
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Name of work :- Construction of Badli Bye pass Km 0.000 to Km 5.681 and
Improvement of 2 Kms of Bahadurgarh Badli Chandu Border
Road in NCR Area in Jhajjar Distt in Haryana.
Compliance Report on EMR
The compliance done by the Contractor on the ADB’s comments on EMR in
annotated form are submitted as under:-
Sr.
No.
Comments Compliance Report
Badli Roads
(i) The contractor has not provided
proper drinking water facility and
water supply is kept in open drums
in unhygienic matter.
It has been ensured, that proper drinking water
facility to the workers with RO facility have
been provided. The water is kept in storage
tanks in hygienic manner and no open drums
are kept at site.
(ii) Materials are being transported
without covered resulting to
spillage and dust generation.
It has been ensured that road material are
transported with proper covering (tarpaulin
watering etc) too avoid spillage/dust
generation during transportation.
(iii) No topsoil preservation is being
practiced.
The top soil is being preserved wherever the
earth is taken from the borrow area.
Preservation of top soil is implemented.
(iv) Observed oil/ fuel spillage on
ground and no facilities for safe
collection of spillage.
All precautionary measures have been taken to
avoid spillage of oil/ fuel on ground. The
spillage, if any, is collected/ removed safely.
(v) Except for helmets, workers are
not using personal protective
equipment.
The workers have been given personal
protective equipment, i.e. helmets, gloves,
boots and reflecting jackets etc, during
execution at work sites.
(vi) Absence of first-aid facility.
All first-aid facility are provided at all
construction sites.
(vii) Unrestricted entry to work sites. Proper watch and ward/ security guards have
been provided at construction camp sites. The
working sites are protective with barricades &
safety tapes etc, to avoid any trespassers at
work sites.
(viii) Awareness program for workers
not conducted.
The awareness programs to workers were
conducted at all work sites during execution of
work.