Environmental Safeguard Monitoring Report

Environmental Safeguard Monitoring Report

Project No. 45203-006 Semestral Report August 2020

Bangladesh: Natural Gas Infrastructure and Efficiency Improvement Project (Component 2 – Chittagong-Bakhrabad Gas Transmission Pipeline)

Prepared by the Gas Transmission Company Limited for the Government of Bangladesh and the Asian Development Bank.

This environmental safeguard monitoring report is a document of the borrower. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB's Board of Directors, Management, or staff, and may be preliminary in nature. In preparing any country program or strategy, financing any project, or by making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area in this document, the Asian Development Bank does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area.

This environmental safeguard monitoring report is a document of the borrower and made publicly available in accordance with ADB’s Public Communications Policy 2011 and the Safeguard Policy Statement 2009. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB’s Board of Directors, Management, or staff.

Environmental Safeguards Monitoring Report

Reporting Period January 2020 to June 2020 Date August 2020

Natural Gas Infrastructure and Efficiency improvement Project

(Part B: Constructing an approximately 181-kilometer, 36-inch diameter parallel gas transmission

pipeline traversing Chattogram through Feni to Bakhrabad, Cumilla)

ADB Loan no.3461/3462-BAN & (8318 AIIB)

AIIB Loan no. 000015-1-BGD

Prepared by: Gas Transmission Company Limited (GTCL) for the Asian Development Bank &

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

ADB Asian Development Bank

AIIB Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

CITES Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora

DOE Department of Environment

EA Executing Agency

ECA Environment Conservation Act

ECC Environmental Clearance Certificate

ECR Environment Conservation Rules

EIA Environmental Impact Assessment

EMP Environmental Management Plan

EMRD Energy and Mineral Resources Division

ERP Entrepreneur Resource Planning

ESMS Environment and Safety Management System

GoB Government of Bangladesh

GRC Grievance Redress Committee

GTCL Gas Transmission Company Limited

IEE Initial Environmental Examination

HDD Horizontal Directional Drilling

LCC Locational Clearance Certificate

MOEF Ministry of Environment and Forests

MPEMR Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources

MS Metering Station

PIU Project Implementation Unit

RoW Right-of-Way

SPS Safeguard Policy Statement

TBS Town Border Station

WEIGHTS AND MEASURES

oC - degree Celsius

dB(A) - A-weighted decibel

ha - hectare

lakh - 100,000

ppb - parts per billion

ppm - parts per million

µg/m3 - microgram per cubic meter

m2 - square meter

GLOSSARY Ambient Surrounding

Bangla Official language of Bangladesh

Haor A bowl-shaped depression located between the natural levees of rivers

Hydrostatic

testing

Process of filling a pipeline with water, or a mixture of water and ethylene

glycol or methanol to test the structural integrity of the pipeline under pressure

Khal Bangla word for a small channel or canal

Thana Sub-district level of government administration, comprising several unions

under the district

Union Smallest unit of local self-government comprising several villages

Union parishad Union council

Upazila Bangla word for sub-district name

Zila Bangla word for district.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Executive Summary 4-5

1.0 Introduction 6

1.1 Brief Project Description 6

1.2 Project Progress Status and Implementation Schedule 8

2.0 Compliance to National Regulations and International Agreements 9

3.0 Compliance to Environmental Covenants from the ADB Loan Agreement 9-10

4.0 Compliance to Project Administration Manual (PAM) 11

5.0 Compliance to Contract 12

6.0 Compliance to Environmental Management Plan 12-14

7.0 Environmental Supervision and Monitoring Results 15

7.1 Environmental Supervision 15

7.2 Quantitative Environmental Monitoring 16-19

7.3 Pollution Control Monitoring 20

7.4 Occupational and Community Health and safety Monitoring 20

8.0 Meaningful Consultation and Grievances Redress 21

9.0 Conclusions and Recommendations 21

Appendices 22

Photographs 22-26

Supporting Documents 27

Reports

Environment Clearance Certificate from DoE

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Project Name Natural Gas Infrastructure and Efficiency improvement Project, Part B Executing Agency Gas Transmission Company Limited (GTCL)

Implementing Agency Gas Transmission Company Limited (GTCL) Environment Safeguards

Categorization

Category B

Environment Safeguards

Documentation

EIA/IEE/EMP

Project Stage Obtained 1. Commissioning of Gas Transmission Pipeline including valve

stations and river crossing by HDD.

2. Construction of TBS & MS and SCADA System

Detailed Design Required Post-

Approval

No

Contract(s) Awarded Yes

Package Description Award Date

1 36’’ Line Pipe- 181 Km 22-Nov-2017

2

(Lot A) 36’’ ND, 8D radius

Induction Bends

12-Apr-2017

(Lot B) Ball Valves, gate valves and

plug

4-Apr-2017

(Lot C) Butt Weld Fittings 3-Apr-2017

(Lot D) TEG, CP and Coating

Materials

5-Apr-2017

3 River crossing 36-inches by HDD

method

30-Apr-2018

4 2 nos town border station and 1

Metering Station

12-Sep-2018

5 SCADA facilities 11-Nov-2019

Bidding Document(s) Include EMP

Cleared by ADB

Yes

Package Description ADB Approval

date


method

10-Nov-2017


Metering Station

18-Dec-2017

5 SCADA facilities 17-Jan-2019

Contract(s) Awarded Include EMP

Cleared by ADB

Yes

Package Description ADB Approval

date


method

20-Mar-2018

5


Metering Station

14-May-2018

5 SCADA facilities 9-Oct-2019

National Environment, Health and

Safety Clearance(s) Obtained

Yes (Valid till 06 September 2020

Contractor(s) Given Access to Site Yes

Construction Progress (%) Package Description Progress

(% )

3 River crossing 36-inches by

HDD method

100

4 2 nos town border station

and 1 Metering Station

64

5 SCADA facilities 15

Unanticipated Impacts including

Change of Scope or Design

No

Number of Site Inspections and

Audits Undertaken by Environment

Safeguards Staff in Reporting Period

GTCL during commissioning -2 times

Contractors Representative for all stations

Corrective Action Required from

Previous Reporting Period

No

Outstanding Corrective Action this

Reporting Period

No

Non-Compliances Recorded this

Reporting Period

No

Corrective Action Required No Number of Health and Safety

Incidents

None

GRM Functional Yes Number of Unresolved Grievances

from Prior Reporting Period

None

Number of Grievances Received in

Reporting Period

None

Number of Grievances Resolved this

Reporting Period

N/A

Number of Grievances Still

Outstanding

None

Number of Grievances referred to

Court of Law

None

Number of Grievances referred to the

Accountability Mechanism

None

1.0 Introduction

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1.1 Brief Project Description

Natural gas is a significant source of commercial energy in Bangladesh and is the prime mover of its

national economy. There is a growing demand for a steady and reliable supply of natural gas in the

Southeast region to support its industrialization and commercial developments. The Government of

Bangladesh (GoB) has recognized this need and considers it a priority to expand the gas transmission

capacity in this region.

GTCL is one of the operating companies of the Bangladesh Oil, Gas & Mineral Corporation (Petro Bangla)

responsible for the centralized operations and maintenance of the national gas grid, and in expanding the

national gas grid to ensure a balanced supply and usage of natural gas in all the regions of Bangladesh.

Petrobangla coordinates the gas sector in Bangladesh and is the state agency for oil and gas exploration,

production, transmission and distribution.

To address the constraints in the gas sector, the GoB, through the Energy and Mineral Resources Division

(EMRD) of the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources (MPEMR), has requested the Asian

Development Bank (ADB) and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) to provide financing for

the Natural Gas Infrastructure and Efficiency Improvement Project. Gas Transmission Company Limited

(GTCL) is the Executing Agency (EA) and implementing agency of component 2. Implementing the

Component 2: “Construction of Chattogram-Feni-Bakhrabad Gas Transmission Parallel Pipeline Project”

will address this infrastructure requirement as this will constitute loop transmission lines between

Chattogram and Bakhrabad.

The main goal of the project is to establish a sustainable gas transmission pipeline to meet the demand of

gas in the Chattogram-Bakhrabad region and adjoining areas and transmit the gas to the national gas grid.

GTCL has taken up this project in consideration of the present situation and the future higher gas demand

in the region to meet the sustainable development goal.

The Project consists of about 181 km, 36-inch OD gas transmission pipeline from Chattogram to Bakhrabad,

southeast of Bangladesh including 4 nos HDD River crossing, 3 Nos. TBS &MS, SCADA etc. The gas

transmission pipeline route has traversed the districts of Chattogram, Feni, and Cumilla covering 11 sub-

districts (upazila). Following Map shows the location of the pipe line.

The Project is categorized as Red for National and Category B for ADB.

Environmental safeguard requirements has been incorporatd in all contracts and no objection taken from

ADB.

Organogram of Environmental Monitoring:

GTCl Env. Dept

GTCL HSE dept.

Contractor Env.

PD

Project Engr

GR Committee

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1.2 Project Progress Status and Implementation schedule

Project Component Target Completion

Date

Progress Status Percent Completed Remarks

Land Acquisition

(372.10 acre)

28 February 2019

(revised target date

31 December 2019)

Completed 100%

Requisition (681.38

acre)

31 December 2019


31 December 2020)

On-going 80% .Notice served for

Requisition but final

estimate for land

requisition yet to

receive from DC’s

Implementation of

RAP by NGO

30 June 2020


31 December 2020)

On-going 80%

External Expert for

Monitoring NGO

activities

30 June 2020


31 December 2020)

On-going 80%

Materials

Procurement

31 January 2019 Completed 100% 2 Packages

comprising 5 lots

Construction of

pipeline (36” dia x

179.7 km)

30 June 2019


29 February 2020)

Completed 100% RLNG is transported

to National Gas Grid

through this Pipeline

HDD River Crossing

(4 Nos. 1.3 km)

17 October 2019 Completed 100%

Installation of 2 TBS

& Metering Station

27 February 2020


28 February 2021)

On going 64% Contract Awarded to

Valveitalia, Italy.

Materials shipment

is in progress. Civil

works ongoing. Due

to covid 19, TBS-

metering site

construction works

are running at slow

pace with limited

manpower.

Civil Construction 30 September 2020 On going 80% Due to covid 19,

construction works

are running at slow

pace with limited

manpower.

Installation of

SCADA &

Telecommunication

System

10 December 2020

(Revised target date

31 March 2021)

On going 15% Contract Awarded to

Nari Technology,

China. Due to covid

19 progress is slow.

-Gant Chart Attached for TBS & SCADA Contractor.

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2.0 Compliance to National Regulations and International Agreements

3.0 Compliance to Environmental Covenants from the ADB Loan Agreement

Schedule#

Para #

Covenant Compliance Status

Remarks

Loan

3462,

Schedule

5

Para# 9

Grievance Redress Mechanism:

The Borrower shall ensure and cause BGFCL and

GTCL to ensure, that the grievance redress

mechanisms established in accordance with the RP

and each IEE including the establishment of a

special committee to receive and resolve

complaints/grievances or act upon reports from

stakeholders on misuse of funds and other

irregularities and grievances, including due to

resettlement remain fully operational and in effect

under the Project. The special committee shall (i)

make public of the existence of this grievance

redress mechanism (ii) review and address

grievances of stakeholders of the project, in

relation to either the project any of the service

providers, or any person responsible for carrying

out any aspect of the project; and (iii) proactively

and constructively responding to them.

Complied, ongoing GTCL:

(i) Resettlement Plan: Grievance

Redress Mechanism (GRM) and

Grievance Redress Committee

(GRC) has been established

since December 2017 in

accordance with the approved

RP;

(ii) IEE: Establishment of GRM

& GRC in accordance with

approved IEE document has

been established since October

2018.

Loan

3462,

Schedule

5 Para# 10

Environment:

The Borrower shall ensure, and cause BGFCL and

GTCL to ensure that the preparation, design,

construction, implementation, operation and

decommissioning of the project and all project

facilities comply with (a) all applicable laws and

regulations of the Borrower relating to

environment, health and safety; (b) the

Environmental Safeguards; and (c) all measures

and requirements set forth in an IEE, the EMP and

any corrective or preventative actions set forth in a

Safeguards Monitoring Report.

Complied GTCL:

All the requirements has already

been included in the contract

agreements and GTCL is

monitoring the compliance. All

the contractor submitting

environment report in each

month.

National Regulation Compliance

Requirements under the

Regulation

Compliance Status

Remarks

Environment

Conservation Act

(ECA) of 1995 and

Environment

Conservation Rules

(ECR) of 1997.

any activity needed to

conserve and enhance the

quality of environment

and to control, prevent and

mitigate pollution

complied

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Schedule#

Para #


Remarks

Loan

3462,

Schedule

5 Para# 15

Safeguards-Related Provisions in Bidding

Documents and Works Contracts

The Borrower shall ensure, or cause BGFCL and

GTCL to ensure, that all bidding documents and

contracts for Work contain provisions that require

contractors to:

(a) Comply with the measures relevant to

the contractor set forth in the IEE, the

EMP, and the RP (to the extent they

concern impacts on affected people

during construction), and any corrective

or preventative actions set forth in a

Safeguards Monitoring Report;

(b) Make available a budget for all such

environmental and social measures;

(c) Provide the Borrower with a written

notice of any unanticipated

environmental, resettlement or

indigenous peoples risks or impacts that

arise during construction,

implementation or operation of the

project that were not considered in the

IEE, the EMP, and the RP; and

Adequately record the condition of roads,

agricultural land and other infrastructure prior to

starting to transport materials and construction

Complied GTCL:

Safeguards-Related Provisions

have already been incorporated

in Bidding Documents as well as

Works Contracts. Proper steps

has been taken to ensure the

compliance of these covenants.

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Schedule#

Para #


Remarks

Loan

3462,

Schedule

5 Para# 16

Safeguards Monitoring and Reporting

The Borrower shall do the following, or cause

BGFCL and GTCL to do the following:

(a) Submit semi-annual Safeguards

Monitoring Reports to ADB and disclose

relevant information from such reports to

affected persons promptly upon

submission;

(b) If any unanticipated environmental and

/or social risks and impacts arise during

construction, implementation or

operation of the project that were not

considered in the IEE, the EMP, and the

RP, promptly inform ADB of the

occurrence of such risks or impacts, with

detailed description of the event and

proposed corrective action plan;

(c) No later than 6 months of the Effective

Date, engage qualified and experienced

external experts or qualified NGOs

under a selection process and terms of

reference acceptable to ADB, to verify

information produced through the

project monitoring process, and facilitate

the carrying out of any verification

activities by such external experts; and

(d) Report any actual or potential breach of

compliance with the measures and

requirements set forth in the EMP, or the

RP promptly after becoming aware of

the breach.

Complied, ongoing GTCL

(a) The environmental

monitoring reports for Jan-June

2020 is sent herewith.

(b) Proper action will be taken in

such case as per loan covenant

and approved IEE, EMP and RP

document a s well as such

incident will promptly be

informed ADB including risks or

impacts, with detailed

description of the event and

proposed corrective action plan.

Till date not any unanticipated

environmental and social risks

and impacts has arisen.

(c) A qualified external expert

has been engaged on August 09,

2018 to verify information

produced through the project

monitoring process, and

facilitate the carrying out of any

verification activities. The expert

is submitting the report to ADB.

(d) will be reported accordingly

if occurs.

4.0 Compliance to Project Administration Manual (PAM)

Table 10: The Financial Management Action Plan, page -15 of PAM

Organization Tasks Compliance Status

Remarks

Executing

Agency (GTCL)

Executing agencies will

identify augmentation

needs

and prepare a staffing plan

by December 2017

Complied ADB Loan Review Mission Aide

Memory (2-8 July 2018)


review and redefine scope

and coverage of internal

audit function and

accordingly strengthen

internal audit function as

required by December

2017.



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Organization Tasks Compliance Status

Remarks

Executing agencies will put

in place internal

manuals to ensure staff

systematically following a

common set of practices by

December 2017.




review setting up automated

backup of data or disaster

management systems for

managing information

security

Complied GTCL currently using ERP.

5.0 Compliance to Contract

Contract Package Contract Provisions Compliance Status Remarks

3 the Contractor shall comply

with the measures relevant

to the contractor set forth in

the IEE, the EMP and the

RIPP.

Complied The Contractor submitted monthly

Environmental report to Employer.




the IEE, the EMP and the

RIPP.

Complied, ongoing The Contractor is submitting

monthly Environmental report to

Employer. Employer also

monitoring site activities.




the IEE and the EMP

Being Complied,

ongoing

Site construction work not yet

started.

6.0 Compliance to Environmental Management Plan

Item # Requirement Prior Corrective

Action

Compliance Status

Remarks

Increased noise

level Limit noise-generating

activities

during daytime and

provide

temporary enclosures to

stationary

noise sources.

Provide ear

plugs/muffs to workers

exposed to high-level

noise and

rotate schedule of these

workers

every two hours

NA Complied,

On going Monthly

Environmental

report submitted

by the

Contractors.

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Action

Compliance Status

Remarks

Increased level of

dust and vehicular

emission

Water will be sprayed

in opened land areas or

in other areas where

dust is generated

NA Complied Water has sprayed

in opened land

areas during

construction at dry

season. Disruption to the

Existing beneficial

uses of Little Feni

River, Muhuri

River,Khalidas

Khal, and Dakatia

River affected by

installation of

pipeline

Alternative water source

(i.e.,water

tank) will be provided to

local

people/households

directly and

adversely affected by

the disruption

in the rivers

NA Complied Due to the

technique of HDD

crossing river

water not

disrupted. It is a

trenchless

technique. River

water not used.

Deep tube well

installed for water

during

construction. Deterioration of

water quality

Construction works will

be undertaken during

the dry season

Construction camps will

be provided with

sanitary facilities,

wash areas, safe

drinking water and

garbage bins to contain

waste generated by

laborers.

Labor camps will be

located away from water

bodies

Local hiring will be a

priority to

minimize number of

workers at

labor camps

NA Complied

Construction

camps established

with sanitary

facilities,

wash areas, safe

drinking water.

Occupational and

public safety risks

Clear and visible danger

and warning

signs/posters will be

installed at and around

the construction sites to

prevent accidents.

Warning signs will

consider people with

disabilities

NA Complied warning

signs/posters has

installed at and

around the

construction sites

to prevent

accidents.

Potential drainage

disruption

Completion of

construction works will

be ensured during the

dry season

NA complied No such

disruption arises

yet.

Potential disruption

to navigation

NA complied No such

disruption arises

yet.

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Action

Compliance Status

Remarks

Erosion at

riverbanks

NA complied As HDD river

crossing started

far away from

riverbanks (at

least 100 m away),

so no such

incident has

occurred. Deterioration of soil

quality Pipe-laying will be done

following design

specifications and

industry standards to

prevent excessive soil

disturbance.

Sequence of

excavated soil for

backfilling will be

maintained to minimize

the impacts on soil

quality

NA Complied Sequence of

excavated soil for

backfilling has

been maintained

to

minimize the

impacts on soil

quality.

Disturbance to

adjacent lands along

the pipeline route

Construction works will

be limited to the

designated area (i.e.

pipeline RoW and

construction Row or

workspace)

NA Complied Adjacent lands

were not

disturbed.

Loss of crop

production Construction schedule

will consider harvest

time of farmers to

minimize loss of crops.

Affected farmers/

landowners will be

compensated for the loss

of their crops following

GoB applicable

regulations and

requirements of SPS

2009

NA Complied, Ongoing Construction work

started after

harvesting.

Land owners are

being

compensated as

per GoB

regulations.

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7.0 Environmental Supervision and Monitoring Results

7.1 Environmental Supervision

Trainings Number and Position of

Participant/s

Location/s and Date/s Remarks

Personal safety and

Commissioning Risk

40 Fouzdarhat, Chattogram

28-02-2020

Feni-29-02-2020

During Pipeline

commissioning on 28-02-

2020 and 29-02-2020

Activity Allocated Budget % Spend Remarks

Increased noise

level

10.00 Lac 100% Pipeline Construction & HDD River crossing

Contractor borned the cost. Increased level of

dust and vehicular

emission


Contractor borned the cost.

Deterioration of

water quality 30.00 Lac 100% Pipeline Construction & HDD River crossing and

TBS-MS Contractor borned the cost. Occupational and

public safety risks



Deterioration of

soil quality



Loss of crop

production


Contractor borned the cost. GTCL will bear the

remaining.

TOTAL 2088.00 Lac

Date Type and Purpose

of Visit

Location/s Visited EA, IA, Consultant

Staff Participating

Remarks

27-02-2020 Risk assessment for

Gas

Commissioning

Fouzdarhat,

Chattogram

DGM, DM of HSE

dept. of GTCL

Corrrective measure

taken as per

instruction provided

by EA representative.

28-02-2020 Risk assessment for

Gas

Commissioning

Kashimpur, Feni DGM, DM of HSE

dept. of GTCL

Corrrective measure

taken as per

instruction provided

by EA representative.

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7.2 Quantitative Environmental Monitoring

Table 7.2.1: Results of Air Quality Monitoring

Parameter

(Unit)

Sampling Location Result

(February

2020)

Bangladesh

Standard

Duratio

n

Weather

Condition

Analysis

Method

PM10

(µg/m3)

Bakhrabad, Muradnagar,

Cumilla (Metering Station)

75.65 150 24 hr Sunny Gravimetric

Bizra, Laksam, Cumilla (TBS

Station)

80.31

Boratakiya, Mirsharai,

Chattogram (TBS Station)

96.78

Joramtol, Banglabazar,

Sitakunda, Chattogram

53.21

PM2.5

(µg/m3)



32.59 65 24 hr Sunny Gravimetric


Station)

37.13


Chattogram

(TBS Station)

41.23



59.87

SO2

(µg/m3)



31.11

365

24 hr Sunny West-Geake


Station)

26.78


Chattogram

(TBS Station)

35.97



54.3

NOx

(µg/m3)

Bakhrabad,Muradnagar,


37.87 100 Annual Sunny Jacob and

Hochheiser

Bizra, Laksam, Cumilla

(TBS Station)

34.98


Chattogram

(TBS Station)

31.13



61.10

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Table 7.2.2: Results of Noise Level Monitoring

Sample ID Sampling Location Land Use

Category

Result

(February

2020)

Time Bangladesh

Standard

NM_01 Bakhrabad, Muradnagar,

Cumilla (Metering

Station)

Residential 57.11 15:17-15:32 55

NM_01 Bizra, Laksam, Cumilla

(TBS Station)

57.32 11:30-11:45

NM_01 Boratakiya, Mirsharai,

Chattogram

(TBS Station)

59.22 11:25-11:40

NM_01 Joramtol, Banglabazar,


60.21 11:20-11:30

- Construction activity near residential areas are scheduled in daytime only and the noisy equipment were prohibited from night operation.

The use of temporary noise barriers, or enclosures was properly examined at the

project locations. The Contractor are trying to ensure that all equipment engines and motors are

equipped with proper mufflers

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Table 7.2.3: Results of Water Sampling Analysis { DRINKING WATER}

Parameter

(Unit)


(February

2020)

Standard Analysis Method

pH Bakhrabad,Muradnagar, Cumilla

(Metering Station)

7.67 6.5-8.5 Multimeter


(TBS Station)

7.57


Chattogram

(TBS Station)

7.23

Joramtol, Banglabazar, Sitakunda,

Chattogram

7.23

Electric

Conductivity

(EC)

(µs/cm)

Bakhrabad, Muradnagar, Cumilla

(Metering Station)

331 - Multimeter


(TBS Station)

269


Chattogram

(TBS Station)

266


Chattogram

321

Arsenic (mg/L) Bakhrabad,Muradnagar, Cumilla

(Metering Station)

0.002 0.05 AAS


(TBS Station)

0.003


Chattogram

(TBS Station)

0.001


Chattogram

0.002

Iron

(mg/L)

Bakhrabad,Muradnagar, Cumilla

(Metering Station)

0.39 0.3-1.0 AAS


(TBS Station)

0.41


Chattogram

(TBS Station)

0.33


Chattogram

0.46

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Table 5.1.4: Results of Water Sampling Analysis { WASTE WATER SAMPLING}

Parameter

(Unit)


(February

2020)

Standard Analysis Method

pH Bakhrabad,Muradnagar,


9.31 6.5-8.50 Multimeter


(TBS Station)

9.03


Chattogram

(TBS Station)

9.31



9.21

Electric

Conductivity

(EC)

(µs/cm)

Bakhrabad,Muradnagar,


769 1200 Multimeter


(TBS Station)

869


Chattogram

(TBS Station)

765



812

Turbidity (NTU) Bakhrabad,Muradnagar,


56 - Turbidity meter


(TBS Station)

54


Chattogram

(TBS Station)

56



59

BOD(mg/L) Bakhrabad,Muradnagar,


-** 6 5 days

incubation


(TBS Station)

269.10***


Chattogram

(TBS Station)

265.3***



5.3

**Kindly note that there is no Liquid waste collection site at Bakhrabad. Unfortunately, the project team

were not able to collect liquid waste and laboratory analysis for that site.

***The test results show that, BOD5 level exceeds the national

standard for all of the sampling locations because of the water is being collected from the

wastewater and some construction wastes are disposed in water by different anthropogenic

and commercial activities. Proper measures should be taken for preventing rain wash.

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However, during heavy rainfall, some rain has been occurred. In future, contactor should

safely and legally manage that waste water from pollution.

7.3 Pollution Control Monitoring

Trainings/Drills/ Inspections

Number and Position of Participant/s

Location/s and Date/s Remarks

Gas Commissioning safety training

40 28-02-2020 Fouzdarhat, Chattogram


40 29-02-2020 Kashimpur, Feni

Type of Materials/Waste

Approximate Volume (units)

Source or Destination

Remarks

Sand for Fill 20301.54 cubic meter Bakhrabad, Cumilla

Land Development for Station

Sand for Fill 22166.29 cubic meter Mirsharia, Chattogram

Land Development for Station

7.4 Occupational and Community Health and Safety Monitoring

Trainings/Drills/ Inspections

Number and Position of Participant/s

Location/s and Date/s

Remarks


40 28-02-2020 Fouzdarhat, Chattogram


40 29-02-2020 Kashimpur, Feni

Number and Position of Person/s Involved

Location/s and Date/s of Incident

Detailed Description of Incident

Time-bound Corrective Action

Fatality - - - -

Non-fatal Injury (Lost Time)

- - - -

Non-fatal Injury (Minor)

- - - -

Near-miss - - - -

Illness 2 Chattogram Cold & Fever Medicine provided

Other Incidents - - - -

22

8.0 Meaningful Consultation and Grievance Redress

Date Format/Venue Participants (Occupation, M/F)

Main Issues Raised

None None None None

Complainant/s or Affected Persons

Location/s and Date/s of Complaint

Description of Grievance/Complaint

Timeline* Time-bound Corrective Action

None None None None None * To be solved within 2 weeks

9.0 Conclusions and Recommendations Environmental safeguards aim to ensure the environmental soundness and sustainability of projects, and to support

the integration of environmental considerations into the project decision-making process. The main aims of this

observing movement are to control and decrease the antagonistic effect during the work. So this is very crucial need

for any project.

This environmental safeguard monitoring is directed in the region of the Chattogram-Feni-Bakhrabad Gas Pipeline

Project through everyday practice and event based. All the Environmental preliminary exercises that would guarantee

that consideration will be given to environmental protection during the balance construction work stage that have been

set up in place. To identify the potential impacts likely to be generated by the project and provide a set of action it

needs to execute so as to meet national and global environmental safeguard standards.

During reporting period no compliance is identified. Moreover, all safety precaution due to pandemic Covid 19 has

been taken and no person get affected.

Non-compliance

Corrective Action to be Taken

Responsibility Timeline Budget

None None None None None

23

APPENDICES

Photographs

Safety Discussion before Commissioning at Fouzdarhat, Chattogram

24

Commissioning Inauguration by MD of GTCL at Fouzdarhat, Chattogram

25

Succesful completion of Commissioning at Bakhrabad, Cumilla

26

Covid-19 awarness banner at site Bizra, Cumilla

27

Working with safety precaution during covid-19, at Bakhrabad, Cumilla

28

Supporting Documents 1. Maps and plans 2. Environmental reports submitted by contractor 3. Clearances from DoE 4. Gant Chart and Covid -19 Action Plan of Contractor

Environmental Monitoring Report for the Month

of February 2020 (Completion Report)

for

Construction of 23 km long x 36 ̋ OD 1000 psig high pressure natural

gas transmission pipeline from Chilimpur, Fouzdarhat, Chittagong to

Mandaritola, Sitakunda, Chittagong (Section-A) under Construction of

Chittagong-Feni-Bakhrabad Gas Transmission Parallel Pipeline

Project

February 2020

Prepared for

ARC CONSTRUCTION COMPANY ASA Tower (Level 11), 23/3, Bir Uttam ANM Nuruzzaman Sharak,

Shyamoli, Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh

Prepared by

Development Solutions Consultant Limited (DSCL)

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Dhaka -1216, Bangladesh, Tel: +8801822758548

Email: [email protected] Website: www.dsclbd.com

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Section A: Construction of Chittagong-Feni-Bakhrabad Gas Transmision Parallel Pipeline Project

Environmental Monitoring Report for the Month of February 2020 by ARC Construction Company (Completion Report) i

Table of Contents

Executive Summary ................................................................................................................... ii

1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 1

1.1 Project Background .................................................................................................... 1

1.1.1 Project Location ..................................................................................................... 1

1.2 Scope of Works ......................................................................................................... 3

1.3 Methodology ............................................................................................................. 3

1.4 Purpose of the Report ................................................................................................ 4

1.5 Construction Activities during Monitoring Period ............................................................ 4

2 Environmental Safeguard Monitoring ................................................................................... 5

2.1 Environmental Monitoring issues as per EMP ................................................................. 5

2.2 Monitoring Details ...................................................................................................... 5

2.2.1 Air Quality/Dust .................................................................................................. 6

2.2.2 Sound Level ....................................................................................................... 6

2.2.3 Water Contamination .......................................................................................... 6

2.2.4 Waste Management ............................................................................................ 7

2.2.5 Drainage Congestion ........................................................................................... 7

2.2.6 Health and Safety of the workers .......................................................................... 7

2.3 Corrective Actions Plans .............................................................................................. 7

2.4 Compliance with IEE/EMP ........................................................................................... 8

3 Environmental Quality Test ............................................................................................... 10

3.1.1 Air Quality ............................................................................................................ 10

3.1.2 Drinking Water Quality ........................................................................................... 14

3.1.3 Noise Measurement ............................................................................................... 18

3.1.4 Liquid Waste Test .................................................................................................. 20

4 Tree Plantation ................................................................................................................ 24

5 Conclusion ...................................................................................................................... 25

APPENDIX .............................................................................................................................. 26

List of Table

Table 1.1: Scope of Work for Environmental Monitoring During February 2020 .............................. 3

Table 2.1: Outcomes of Environmental Safeguard Monitoring Exercise ........................................... 9

Table 3.1: Test Results of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring ............................................................ 13

Table 3.2: Test Result of Drinking Water Sampling Analysis ......................................................... 17

Table 3.3: Test Result of Noise Level Analysis ............................................................................ 20

Table 3.4: Test Result of Liquid Waste Water Sampling Analysis ................................................... 23

List of Figures

Figure 1.1: Project Location Map ............................................................................................... 2

Figure 2.1: Compliance with Environmental Safeguard ................................................................. 8

Figure 3.1: Air Quality Monitoring at the Project Site ................................................................... 12

Figure 3.2: Drinking Water Sampling of Project Area ................................................................... 16

Figure 3.3: Noise Level Monitoring at the Project Location. .......................................................... 19

Figure 3.4: Liquid Waste Sample Collection at the project location. ............................................... 22

Figure 4.1: Tree Plantation Programme around the Project Location ............................................. 25


Environmental Monitoring Report for the Month of February 2020 by ARC Construction Company (Completion Report) ii

Executive Summary

Natural gas is a significant source of commercial energy in Bangladesh and is the prime

mover of its national economy. The growing demand for natural gas by the industrial centrist

in Chittagong, Noakhali, Comilla and adjoining areas is not sustained by the Gas

Transmission Company Limited (GTCL). The Project aims to increase the contribution of the

energy sector to sustainable economic growth by financing the improvement of efficiency in

gas production from existing gas field, and expansion of transmission pipeline capacity

through construction of gas transmission pipelines. The project will involve about 181 km of

36-inch diameter gas transmission pipeline and ancillary equipment from Uttar Selimpur,

Upazila Sitakunda in the Chittagong District until Keotgaon, Muradnagar Upazila in Comilla

District.

The project consists of about 181km, 36-inch gas transmission pipeline from Chittagong to

Bakhrabad, southeast of Bangladesh. The gas transmission pipeline route traverses the

districts of Chittagong, Feni, and Comilla covering 11 subdistricts. The safeguard monitoring

studies was covering Section–A of the project which consists of about 22 km and the gas

transmission pipeline route have traversed from Chilimpur, Fouzdarhat, Chittagong to

Mandaritola, Sitakunda, Chittagong.

The fundamental points of this environmental monitoring are to control and lessen the

unfriendly effects during development stage. Development laborers might be influenced

unfavorably because of unsafe workplaces, for example, air quality which is declined

because of development vehicles and hardware; commotion and vibration produced from

development vehicle, water contamination by transfer of development waste and wellbeing

of development specialist for keeping up substantial apparatuses. To make a move to limit

dust age, commotion contamination, water contamination, squander the board and specialist

wellbeing and security. The essential information was gathered from development zones by

visual perception; top off an agenda; note taking; catch photos and interview with site

engineer.

Adequate mitigation measures were devised according to the environmental management

plan (EMP) of Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) to mitigate/minimize all environmental

impacts due to project construction related activities. The completion environmental

monitoring study given a description that the project has to be developed in environmentally

sustainable manner. The Environmental quality test result revealed that the ambient air

quality of the project area is within the national standard according to DoE (ECR,1997). The

result shows that time weighted average value of the sound monitored inside the project are

slightly exceed the standard set for the residential area for the sampling locations at day

time. Most of the drinking water quality are within the national standard according to GoB

(DoE, ECR-1997). Most of the parameters for liquid waste are not yet standard according to

ECR,97 by DoE. Tree planting/revegetation was done to designated areas identified by PIU-

GTCL in consultation with Forest Department.

The environmental safeguard monitoring is conducted in the Project through routine and

event based. The main aims of this monitoring activity are to control and reduce the adverse

impact during construction phase. In order to attain and sustain the expected goals after the

project completion, it is indispensable for project authority to disseminate the manuals, to

use the manuals effectively, and to update the manuals timely. Therefore, the environmental

action plan for dissemination and effective use of the manuals will be prepared through the

discussions with project proponent.


Environmental Monitoring Report for the Month of February 2020 by ARC Construction Company (Completion Report) 1

1 Introduction

1.1 Project Background


mover of its national economy. There is a growing demand for a steady and reliable supply

of natural gas in the Southeast region to support its industrialization and commercial

developments. The Government of Bangladesh (GoB) has recognized this need and

considers it a priority to expand the gas transmission capacity in this region. The growing

demand for natural gas by the industrial centrist in Chittagong, Noakhali, Comilla and

adjoining areas is not sustained by the Gas Transmission Company Limited (GTCL). At

present, the existing Chittagong Bakhrabad gas transmission pipeline is not adequate to

meet the supply of gas for distribution in this region. The Project aims to increase the

contribution of the energy sector to sustainable economic growth by financing the

improvement of efficiency in gas production from existing gas field, and expansion of

transmission pipeline capacity through construction of gas transmission pipelines. The

project will involve about 181 km of 36-inch diameter gas transmission pipeline and ancillary

equipment from Uttar Selimpur, Upazila Sitakunda in the Chittagong District until Keotgaon,

Muradnagar Upazila in Comilla District. The entire pipeline will traverse the districts of

Chittagong, Feni and Comilla.

1.1.1 Project Location

The project consists of about 181km, 36-inch gas transmission pipeline from Chittagong to

Bakhrabad, southeast of Bangladesh. The gas transmission pipeline route traverses the

districts of Chittagong, Feni, and Comilla covering 11 subdistricts. The safeguard monitoring

studies was covering Section–A of the project which consists of about 22 km and the gas

transmission pipeline route have traversed from Chilimpur, Fouzdarhat, Chittagong to

Mandaritola, Sitakunda, Chittagong. The Project location map is shown in Figure 1.1.



Figure 1.1: Project Location Map



1.2 Scope of Works

This environmental monitoring report has been prepared keeping in view the Environmental

Management Plan (EMP) for Section–C of the Chittagong-Feni-Bakhrabad Gas

Transmission Parallel Pipeline Project The scope of the present environmental monitoring

report follows the EMP including drainage congestion monitoring, ambient air and water

quality and ambient sound level monitoring along with monitoring of the health and safety of

the workers. Environmental trainings and awareness raising camps also include in the

scopes.

According to the EMP the environmental safeguard monitoring reports (monthly) of this

project includes in the table 1.1:

Table 1.1: Scope of Work for Environmental Monitoring During February 2020

Environmental Component Parameters/Activities Remarks

Air Quality/Dust Control Dust control Regularly

Sound Level All Machinery were repaired and checked before work for effective sound reducing

Regularly

Water Contamination ▪ Visual observation of nearby water bodies from pollution; ▪ Prevent disposal of wastes into water bodies;

Regularly

Drainage congestion ▪ Check drainage plan implemented correctly. ▪ Conduct regular inspection

Regularly

Waste Management ▪ Check storage, transportation, disposal, handling of hazardous waste.

▪ Waste and effluents to be collected and disposed safely from all camps;

▪ Waste and garbage from bridge construction site to be disposed safely.

Regularly

Health and Safety ▪ Check quality of food and accommodation at construction camp.

▪ Check safe water supply, hygienic toilet at camps and construction of drain at camp sites.

▪ Check toilets are close to construction site and separate toilet for female.

▪ First-Aid kit with required tools and medicine; ▪ The heavy construction material to handled and stored

safely putting due care on public safety;

Regularly

1.3 Methodology

The following steps were followed to prepare the report:

❖ The IEE reports and EMP Table were reviewed to get proper idea about the EMP.

❖ Regular meetings were conducted with the consultants.

❖ Regular site visit was done by the Environmental Expert to monitor the environmental

safeguard of the project area.

❖ Photographs were taken from the site of the construction activities.

❖ Environmental screening checklist was fulfilled to monitor the environmental

safeguard.



1.4 Purpose of the Report

The main purpose of the report includes,

❖ To present the scenario of the project site in after the civil works.

❖ To monitor the environmental safeguard of the project area.

❖ To monitor the public health and safety of the project area.

❖ To monitor the environmental pollution in the project area due to the construction

activities.

1.5 Construction Activities during Monitoring Period (Completion Month)

During this reporting month for the month of February 2020, all major activities include

excavation, trenching, boring, pipeline stringing, welding, back-filling, testing and

commissioning, clean-up and joint coating has been completed. All the places the pipeline is

already ready and major work has been finished. These major activities have been

scheduled efficiently to ensure the completion of the total pipeline construction within the dry

working season. Tree planting/revegetation was done to designated areas identified by PIU-

GTCL in consultation with Forest Department.



2 Environmental Safeguard Monitoring

The Contractors are made aware of this obligation and their safeguard performance

monitoring during construction was closely supervised and monitored by Environmental

Specialist and Project Engineers with close supervision of the Project Supervision

Consultants.

The environmental safeguard monitoring report is prepared through regular basis field visit

within the construction areas of impacted zone for various components of the environment.

The condition of environmental quality in the locality of project site serves as the basis for

identification, prediction and evaluation of impacts. The environmental quality is assessed

through construction sites visited; capture some photograph; consultation with site engineer

within the impacted zone for various components of the environment. In order to depict the

existing physical environment in the project area, a few of the major parameters are

considered like drainage system, air pollution, noise and vibration, surface and ground water

quality, waste management etc.

In the Chittagong-Feni-Bakhrabad Gas Pipeline Project, environmental and social impacts of

the projects were identified and the mitigation measures of these impacts have been

addressed through Environmental Management Plan (EMP) submitted to Contractors before

commencement of construction work. The protection and enhancement of human-wellbeing

is a common demonstrator for both government and donor’s system and can be seen as

ultimate goal of sustainable development.

2.1 Environmental Monitoring issues as per EMP

During the monitoring period, the issues which were monitored include,

❖ Environmental pollution (dust, noise, soil and water) due to project activities.

❖ Monitoring of several issues listed in the EMP.

❖ Provision of safe water, sanitary toilet facility for workers.

❖ Provision of adequate occupational health safety, fire safety facilities.

❖ Monitoring of waste management system.

❖ Monitoring drainage system and vegetation.

2.2 Monitoring Details

Environmental monitoring is an essential tool for environmental management as it provides

the basic information for rational management decisions. The purpose of the monitoring

program is to ensure that the envisaged purposes of the project are achieved and result in

desired benefits to the target population.

Some of the important impacts associated with the proposed project are associated with

land use, land stability (soil erosion), soil compaction and contamination, water availability,

water quality, ground water contamination, waste and wastewater disposal, ambient air

quality, ambient noise levels, vegetation, tree cutting, drainage system, hydrology, climate

change, construction material sourcing and occupational health and safety. Adequate

mitigation measures are devised to mitigate/minimize all likely environmental impacts and

the same have been presented along with the impacts. During the field observation and data

collection, consultations were also held with the person of designated site engineer by

contractor and consultant. Outcome of these consultations were used in impact assessment

and devising mitigation measures.



2.2.1 Air Quality/Dust

Construction work involves excavation, trenching, boring, pipeline stringing, welding, back-

filling, testing and commissioning, clean-up and joint coating. Possible sources of air

pollution was dust due to construction activities, machinery movement and other sources.

However, due to the openness of construction sites and wind conditions the dust and

engine emissions are expected to have limited effect on the air quality. Dispersal of

pollutants depends upon factors like prevailing wind direction and other weather

conditions, atmospheric stability, height of the source. Dust generation due to construction

activities, transport of construction materials and emission from vehicles, equipment and

machinery.

Mitigation Measures

Construction materials at the site were properly covered while hauled and stored. Spraying

of water is the main way of controlling dust. To mitigate dust problem during construction

period, all relevant areas are suggested to spray at least two times (morning and evening) by

use sprinkler properly. Limit the speed of heavy good vehicles over unpaved surfaces.

2.2.2 Sound Level

Noise from the machines and vibrations caused by the construction activities are the major

pollutants in the construction site of the project. Being a agricultural cum residential area, the

ambient standard is Leq 55 dB (A) (daytime) and Leq 45 dB (A) (night time) (DoE, 2006).

Vehicles horns, movement and starting vehicle are making noise in the busy road of project

corridor. Vibration also caused by large truck, lorry and highway bus movement because of

the undulation road conditions.

Mitigation Measures

All powered mechanical equipment and machinery were repaired and checked before

commencing the work for effective sound reducing; in full compliance with the DoE

regulations. The noisiest operations were performed during daytime. Proper equipment

maintenance and restricted operation between 0700 to 1800 hours to reduce noise.

2.2.3 Water Contamination

In the project influenced area, about 80% of the domestic water supply is obtained from the

middle aquifer, extracted by tube wells throughout the city. Recent studies have shown that

water levels have fallen dramatically, and suggest that the aquifer may be changing from a

confined to an unconfined condition, which could make it vulnerable to contamination.

Groundwater quality decreased by liquid wastes can have serious effects on the quality of

drinking water in the Project area for several years. Uncontrolled dumping of drilling wastes,

and accidental spillage of fuels and chemicals into the water bodies may pollute surface

water. Disposal of wastes from the drilling works surface water bodies may also deteriorate

surface water quality.

Mitigation Measures

The water body near the construction yard is also protected by temporary fencing which

might be developed as permanent boundary very soon. Moreover, there are waste collection

bins in the camp site and workers are storing the wastes in a specific place.



2.2.4 Waste Management

Wastes were generated from the pipe lying, joint coating, pile straining and other

construction works. Several numbers of workers were working and moving the worksites and

generating types of wastes.

Mitigation Measures

Contractor removed the equipment, surplus material, rubbish and temporary structure of all

types and made the site/sites in clean condition to the satisfaction of local people and of the

completion of the regular works. Solid and liquid drilling wastes were managed according to

the national regulations. As a rule, solid waste must not be dumped, buried or burned at or

near the project site, but disposed of at the nearest sanitary landfill or site having and

complying with the necessary permits. At conclusion of the project, all debris and waste were

removed. Solid and liquid wastes were not being deposed of in open water bodies and

streams or other natural drainage path, fragile slopes, flood ways, religious or other sensitive

areas.

2.2.5 Drainage Congestion

The natural drainage system of the project area is already haphazard with several illegal

infrastructures and other development activities. Construction wastes may cause additional

drainage congestions if not take proper mitigations.

Mitigation Measures

All water and waste products arising from the sites was collected and removed from the site

via a suitably designed temporary drainage system. Regular cleaning of channels to avoid

choking. Drainage systems are periodically cleaned to maintain storm water flow during

construction.

2.2.6 Health and Safety of the workers

Since heavy works were going on it is necessary to use the PPE. The workers were

instructed to wear the PPE regularly during construction period. During the monitoring period

it was seen that, all the workers were using the personal protective equipment. They were

using safety boots, hard helmet and lightening vests during heavy work.

2.3 Corrective Actions Plans

We were properly implemented and solve the problems the construction area. We were

submitted to Environmental Monthly Monitoring Report, Baseline Environmental Monitoring

Report and Site-specific Environmental Management Plan. Every time we were follow our

Environmental Management plan (EMP).



Figure 2.1: Compliance with Environmental Safeguard

2.4 Compliance with IEE/EMP

In the Chittagong-Feni-Bakhrabad Gas Pipeline Project environmental and social impacts of


addressed through EMP submitted to Contractors before the commencement of construction

work. The protection and enhancement of human-wellbeing is a common demonstrator for

both the government and donor’s system and can be seen as the ultimate goal of

sustainable development. During construction work always tried to properly follow the EMP.

The outcome of the environmental safeguard monitoring is given in Table 2.1.



Table 2.1: Outcomes of Environmental Safeguard Monitoring Exercise

Sl. Environmental Issues Observation Suggestion Remarks

1 Wearing of PPE All the engineers and workers are well equipped with helmet, highly visible clothing, and safety shoes.

Follow the mitigation measures in EMP properly Fully complied

2 First aid kits A well-equipped first aid box is kept in the site Follow the mitigation measures in EMP properly Fully complied

3 Labor rights • Payment records and attendance records are maintained.

• The labors work 10 hours a day with 1-hour lunch break.

• No below 15 child workers is seen in the site

Follow the labor law properly Fully complied

4 Disturbance to Public Utility The construction activity is not causing disturbance to any public utility.

No construction related activity beyond the project boundary.

Fully complied

5 Noise and vibration impact to nearby settlements or other environmentally sensitive areas

• Though some noise and vibrations occurred due to construction activities but no complain from the neighbors yet.


6 Possible groundwater contamination

• Project activities do not have any possibility to contaminate the groundwater by fuel, grease or oil.


7 Surface water pollution • Rainwater washed out construction materials to the surface water bodies only at the time of heavy rainfall.

The surface water bodies should be protected with earthen boundary.

Fully complied

8 Air or dust pollution • Water is sprayed regularly for controlling dust.

• Construction vehicles are checked regularly and repaired in case of any fault.

Follow the mitigation measures in EMP Fully complied



3 Environmental Quality Test

The existing environmental quality in the project influence area serves as the basis for

identification, prediction and evaluation of potential environmental impacts of the proposed

project interventions. The examining of environmental quality had been directed in

monitoring period during January 2019 to February 2020 at project site during construction

period. This present environmental quality test has been completed in these monitoring

period to look at the past condition and the current condition.

3.1.1 Air Quality

Ambient air quality data at the Contract site was measured initially to collect the baseline air

quality data and then to compare this data with the air quality data measured during project

activities to check if there are any significant changes. If there are any increased air

pollution levels as a result of the construction activities then appropriate mitigation measures

are considered and implemented as applicable.

The main air pollutants are nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulphur dioxide (SO2), PM10 (particulate

matter with diameter of 10 microns or smaller), PM2.5 (particulate matter with diameter of 2.5

microns or smaller), Motor vehicles are the major source of Particulate Matter (PM) pollution.

Most of the Particulate Matter (PM) pollutants (greater than 80%) come from diesel-run

vehicles. Dispersal of pollutants depends upon factors like prevailing wind direction and

other weather conditions, atmospheric stability, height of the source. The air quality testing

was performed at the project locations on 29 January 2019, 29 May 2019, 22 July 2019, 22

August, 06 November and 05 February 2020 (Figure 3.1). Filter paper and each chemical

were measured before testing. Electro-Chemical Sensor device were calibrated before

testing some other parameters. Results of the air quality monitored at the project location

have been showed in Table 3.1. The details analysis of the report is given in Appendix B.

Baseline Condition (January 2019)



May 2019

July 2019

August 2019



November 2019

February 2020

Figure 3.1: Air Quality Monitoring at the Project Site

The measurement results (Table 3.1) showed achievement of all air quality standards as per

scheduled mentioned in EMP. Based on the ambient air quality standard of DoE, air quality

in the project area can be stated as in good condition. Particulate matter PM10 value was

70.5 to 38.98 and PM2.5 value was 43.56 to 72.2 µg/m3 which are far below the DoE

standard. The increase of the particulate matters is due to the alteration of ground cover for

construction works and it will be returned same as the baseline shortly when construction

personnel will be withdrawn.



Table 3.1: Test Results of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring

Parameter Unit

Baseline (January 2019)

For the month of May 2019

For the month of July

2019

For the month of

August 2019

For the month of November

2019

For the month of February

2020

Bangladesh Standard

Duration (hours)

Weather Condition

Method of Analysis

AAQ_01 AAQ_01 AAQ_01 AAQ_01 AAQ_01 AAQ_01

22° 30’39.3’’ N 91° 41’ 58.6’’ E

22.51003°N 91.70038°E

22.51003°N 91.70038°E

22.51003°N 91.70038°E

22.51003°N 91.70038°E

22.49333°N 91.70745°E

Kazipara (Kumira Valve

Station)

Kazipara (Kumira

Valve Station)

Kazipara (Kumira

Valve Station)

Kazipara (Kumira

Valve Station)

Kazipara (Kumira Valve

Station)

Joramtol, Banglabazar

PM2.5 µg/m3 38.98 58.5 65.4 68.4 72.2 59.87 65 24

Sunny

Gravimetric

PM10 µg/m3 43.56 68.6 70.5 65.5 69.8 53.21 150 24 Gravimetric

SO2 µg/m3 37.54 75.36 79.5 75.5 78.9 54.3 365 24 West- Geake

NOx µg/m3 26.21 86.5 88.3 76.2 80.1 61.1 100 Annual Jacob and Hochheiser

DSCL Environmental Laboratory, 2019-20

** The Bangladesh National Ambient Air Quality Standards have been taken from the Environmental Conservation Rules, 1997 which was amended on 19th July 2005 vide

S.R.O. No. 220-Law/2005 .



3.1.2 Drinking Water Quality

Drinking water, also known as potable water, is water that is safe to drink or to use for food

preparation. The amount of drinking water required to maintain good health varies, and

depends on physical activity level, age, health-related issues, and environmental conditions.

Drinking Water samples from the project influenced locations has been collected on 29

January 2019, 29 May 2019, 22 July 2019, 22 August, 06 November and 05 February 2020

(Figure 3.2). It was help to get idea that how changes the water quality from baseline

condition to construction phase condition. The parameters measured were pH, Total

Dissolved Solids (TDS), Electric Conductivity (EC), Temperature, Dissolved Oxygen (DO),

Iron (Fe), Chromium (Cr), Lead (Pb), Arsenic (As) and Oil & Grease. The samples were

collected in plastic sampling bottles, kept in an ice cooler, after necessary stabilization

/fixing, and analyzed within 72 hours of being collected. The Laboratory tests were

conducted in DPHE Laboratory. Results of drinking water sampling analysis of project area

are given at Table 3.2.


May 2019



July 2019

August 2019

November 2019



February 2020

Figure 3.2: Drinking Water Sampling of Project Area



Table 3.2: Test Result of Drinking Water Sampling Analysis

Parameters Unit

For the month of January 2018


For the month of

July 2019

For the month of August 2019

For the month of

November 2019

For the month of

February 2020 Standards

for drinking Water*

Analysis Method DW_01

22° 30’ 41.9’’ N 91° 42’ 02.0’’ E

DW_01 22.51003°N 91.70038°E

DW_01 22.51003°N 91.70038°E

DW_01 22.51003°N 91.70038°E

DW_01 22.51003°N 91.70038°E

DW_01 22.49301°N 91.70737°E

Kazipara, Kumira Valve

Station


Station


Station


Station


Station

Joramtol, Banglabazar

pH* - 7.98 8.05 8.34 7.88 7.92 7.23 6.5-8.5 Multimeter

Electric Conductivity (EC)*

µs/cm 345 322 345 322 311 321

NYS Multimeter

Total Coliform (TC) N/100 ml 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 MFM

Arsenic mg/L 0.001 0.001 0.002 0.003 0.003 0.002 0.05 AAS

Iron mg/L 0.38 0.68 0.56 0.55 0.55 0.46 0.3-1.0 AAS

Chromium mg/L 0.002 0.001 0.002 0.003 0.003 0.002 0.05 AAS

Lead mg/L 0.002 0.002 0.005 0.002 0.002 0.001 0.05 AAS

Oil and Grease mg/l BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL NYS 3114.C

*Standards for Drinking Water followed Environmental Conservation Rule (ECR)’97 *On-site Test Result

Source: DPHE 2019-20.



The test results (Table 3.2) revealed that most of the parameters are within the national

standard for the project location during construction period according to ECR, 1997. The

laboratory test result is given in Appendix C of the report.

3.1.3 Noise Measurement

Noise Level Measurement was analyzed at project location on 29 January 2019, 29 May

2019, 22 July 2019, 22 August, 06 November and 05 February 2020 (Figure 3.3). It will help

to get idea that how changes the concentration of noise from baseline condition to

construction phase condition. The test result is given in Appendix D of this report. Noise level

data were taken during daytime are summarized along with GPS coordinate in Table 3.3.

Noise measurement at sampling location was done continuously for 10 minutes at day time.


May 2019



July 2019

August 2019

November 2019

February 2020

Figure 3.3: Noise Level Monitoring at the Project Location.



Table 3.3: Test Result of Noise Level Analysis

Sample ID

Sample Location GPS Location Land Use Category

Time Noise Level

(dBA) (LAeq)

Bangladesh Standard (dB A)**

January 2019

NM_01 Vill: Kazipara (Kumira

Valve Station) 22° 30’39.3’’ N 91° 41’ 58.6’’ E

Residential 15:28-15:38 51.32 55

May 2019


Valve Station) 22.51013°N 91.70036°E

Residential 10:34-10.45 54.7 55

July 2019


Valve Station) 22.51013°N 91.70036°E

Residential 11:00-11.10 55.2 55

August 2019


Valve Station) 22.51013°N 91.70036°E

Residential 12:00 to 12:10 54.5 55

November 2019


Valve Station) 22.51013°N 91.70036°E

Residential 10:07 to 10:17 57.39 55

February 2020

NM_01 Joramtol Banglabazar 22.49301°N

91.70737°E Residential 11:20 to 11:30 60.21 55

Notes: ▪ Land use category is based on the classification provided in the Noise Pollution Control Rules (2006) ▪ Shaded cell indicates noise levels in excess of Noise Pollution Control Rules ambient noise limits for a given land use area ▪ The sound level standards for residential area are 55 at day time and 45at night time. ▪ Noise Level is the average noise recorded over the duration of the monitoring period

The result shows that time weighted average value of the sound monitored inside the project

exceeded the standard set for the residential area during the construction work due to

construction work and people movement. The details analysis of the report is given in

Appendix D of the report.

3.1.4 Liquid Waste Test

When the construction work had finished, some liquid waste is left in the construction site.

To analysis the quality liquid waste sample were collected from project influenced locations

on 29 May 2019, 22 July 2019, 22 August, 06 November and 05 February 2020 (Figure 3.4).

The parameters measured were pH, Electric Conductivity (EC), Iron (Fe), Chromium (Cr),

Lead (Pb), Arsenic (As) and Total Coliform (TC), Turbidity, BOD, Oil and Grease. The

samples were in plastic sampling bottles, kept in an ice cooler, after necessary stabilization

/fixing, collected and analyzed within 72 hours of being collected. The Laboratory tests were

conducted in DPHE Laboratory.



May 2019

July 2019

August 2019



November 2019

February 2020

Figure 3.4: Liquid Waste Sample Collection at the project location.



Table 3.4: Test Result of Liquid Waste Water Sampling Analysis

Parameters Unit


For the month of July 2019

For the month of

August 2019

For the month of May November

2019

For the month of May February 2019

Standards for Inland Surface

Water Analysis Method

LW_01 23.10054°N 91.27560°E

LW_01 23.10054°N 91.27560°E

LW_01 23.10054°N 91.27560°E

LW_01 23.10054°N 91.27560°E

LW_01 22.49319°N 91.70741°E

Construction Site of the

Project


Project


Project


Project

Construction Site of the Project

pH* - 8.6 8.5 8.2 8.6 9.21 6.5-8.5 Multimeter


µs/cm 322 320 355 444 812 NYS Multimeter

TDS Mg/l 2678 2678 2732 2889 2339

Turbidity NTU 42 43 45 49 59 NYS Turbidity Meter

BOD mg/L 5 6 6 2 5.3 NYS 5 days incubation

Chromium mg/L 0.002 0.003 0.003 0.003 0.003 NYS AAS

Lead mg/L 0.002 0.004 0.002 0.004 0.002 NYS AAS

Oil and Grease mg/l Less than 2.0 Less than 2.0 Less than 2.0 Less than 2.0 Less than 2.0 NYS 5520.B

*Standards for Inland Surface Water is followed Environmental Conservation Rule (ECR)’97 * On-site Test Result

Source: DPHE Laboratory Test, 2019-20; NYS = Not Yet Standardized



The liquid waste water quality standard is yet not developed in the ECR 1997 except for few

parameters. Above the tested parameters and results the BOD values are below the national

standard for the sampling location. The details analysis id given in Appendix E of the report.

4 Tree Plantation

Some Tree, herbs and shrubs has been damaged/cut during site preparation and work

activities for proposed route of pipeline. The aquatic flora and habitat have been damaged

/affected when gas pipeline cross the water body. In order to mitigate this impact, avoid

felling of trees as much as possible. Give proper compensation against homestead tree

felling to the owners. Local people request to avoid large water bodies, homestead garden

for the installation of gas pipe line.

Trees absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen in daytime due to photosynthesis, thus

clean air from noxious carbon-di-oxide gas. The timber, fruit, fuel and medicine values of

tree are immense. Roadside trees intercept dust with leaves and twigs keeping ambient air

dust free. Tree plantation has other general advantages like improvement of environment,

ecology and economy therefore, planting tree on road side slopes and other available

spaces within the ROW would enhance environment, economy and help alleviating rural

poverty through work generation. In addition, dense tree plantation at both sides of the road

embankment has special positive impact like protection of the coastal area from cyclonic

storm. They also conduct tree plantation program in four villages. Tree plantation and

distribution program enhance the perception of people on good environment and also

conservation of the biodiversity. The objective of the tree plantation and replacement

programme is to compensate for the loss of trees due to the proposed implementation of

road upgrading. Other major objectives of the programme are to protect the affected

cultural/sensitive areas and to enhance the health of the existing ecosystem. Tree

planting/revegetation was done to designated areas identified by PIU-GTCL in consultation

with Forest Department.

Gypsum and GTCL staffs, official and villagers were participated in this program. Some snap

of that awareness programme is given below:



Figure 4.1: Tree Plantation Programme around the Project Location

5 Conclusion

The environmental safeguard monitoring has been conducted in the vicinity of the

Chittagong-Feni-Bakhrabad Gas Pipeline Project through routine and event based. The main

aims of this monitoring activity are to control and reduce the adverse impact during the work.

All the environmental preparatory activities that have ensure that consideration was given to

environmental protection during the construction stage have been put in place. In order to

attain and sustain the expected goals after the project completion, it is indispensable for

project authority to disseminate the manuals, to use the manuals effectively, and to update

the manuals timely. Therefore, the environmental action plan for dissemination and effective

use of the manuals will be prepared through the discussions with project proponent. To

identify the potential impacts likely to be generated by the project and provide a set of action

it needs to implement in order to meet national and international environmental safeguard

standards.



APPENDIX

Appendix A: Environmental Monitoring Checklist

No. Aspects of Environmental issues

Compliance Status

Remarks

FC PC NC

A. General

1. Legal working hours approval The workers work 10 hours a day at site including 1-hour lunch break. Sometimes worker taking rest if they feel bored due to work.

2. Employment Record keeping arrangement

The employment records are kept in a register book manually every day in the field.

3. Payment Record keeping arrangement The payment records are kept in a register book manually every day in the field.

4. Environment, Health and Safety Officer designated

Environmental officer is appointed.

5. Provision for monthly meeting for inspection of site activities

Meetings are called about working progress, environmental compliance and future planning every month.

B. Health and Sanitation

Occupational Health

1. First-Aid Box availability at work sites A well-equipped first aid box is available at the site

2. Provision of personal protection equipment’s (PPEs)

Site Engineers, supervisors and workers are provided with PPEs including vests, helmets, safety boots etc.

3. Handling of cement and other hazardous materials by workers

No hazardous materials are used.

4. Workers’ complains taken care of by the supervisor

A supervisor for the workers is appointed to take care of the problems and receiving complaints from the workers and solving those problems accordingly.

5. Children below 15 employment There is no below 15 child working in the site

C. Environmental Pollution

Dust and emission control

1. Construction vehicles and machineries maintained properly to reduce emissions

The vehicles and machineries are maintained properly with least pollution.

2. Proper storage of materials and regular watering.

The materials are stored in proper manner and watering is done regularly to mitigate air pollution.

Noise Pollution

1. Movement of vehicles at desired hours Heavy vehicles movements are done mostly from morning to afternoon.

2. Noise control measures at sites Noise created due to construction and heavy machineries affects less on the surrounding



No. Aspects of Environmental issues

Compliance Status

Remarks

FC PC NC

households.

Water Pollution

1. Wastes, cement, effluents and junks not disposed in water

No wastes are disposed in water. Proper measures are taken for preventing rain wash.

Flora and Fauna

1. Trees and bushes outside the construction area preserved from damages

The trees and bushes outside the construction area are fully preserved from damages.

2. Disturbance to terrestrial fauna minimized

There are not much highly disturbing works going, no hazardous substances used on in the project site. But if noise producing work needed, works are done within day time with noise control measures to minimize the disturbance.

3 Tree Plantation Tree planting/revegetation was done to designated areas identified by PIU-GTCL in consultation with Forest Department

Waste Management

1. Construction wastes are removed off site regularly

The wastes are kept in a specific place and they are removed off site regularly.

2. Chemical wastes, if any, collected and disposed of properly

During the monitoring period, no sources of chemical wastes are seen.

D. Environmental documents at Field Office and Project sites

1. Field Office possesses copies of EMP, contract document and Technical Specifications

All the documents are kept in the field office.

2. Heavy equipment maintenance records Few heavy equipment issued in the site and the maintenance records are kept.



Appendix B: Air Quality Test Results



Appendix C: Drinking Water Quality Test Results



Appendix D: Noise Level Measurement Test Result



Appendix E: Liquid Waste Quality Test Results

Environmental Monitoring and Quality Test

Report for the Month of February 2020

for

Installation of Two (02) Town Bordering Station (TBS) and One (01)

Metering Station Under Construction of Chittagong-Feni-Bakrabad

Gas Transmission Parallel Pipeline Project

February 2020

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Table of Contents

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ................................................................................................... 1

1 Introduction ........................................................................................................... 2

1.1 Project Background .......................................................................................... 2

1.1.1 Project Location ............................................................................................ 2

1.2 Scope of Works ............................................................................................... 4

1.3 Environmental Management Control Objectives .................................................. 4

1.4 Purpose of the Report ...................................................................................... 4

1.5 Methodology ................................................................................................... 4

1.6 Construction Activities during Monitoring Period.................................................. 5

2 Environmental Safeguard Monitoring ........................................................................ 5

2.1 Environmental Monitoring Issues as per EMP ...................................................... 5

2.2 Monitoring Details ............................................................................................ 5

2.2.1 Sound Level ................................................................................................. 6

2.2.2 Water Quality ............................................................................................... 6

2.2.3 Air Quality/Dust ............................................................................................ 6

2.2.4 Drainage Congestion ..................................................................................... 7

2.2.5 Waste Management ...................................................................................... 7

2.2.6 Health and Safety of the workers ................................................................... 7

2.3 Corrective Actions Plans ................................................................................... 9

2.4 Compliance with IEE/EMP ................................................................................. 9

3 Environmental Quality Test..................................................................................... 11

3.1 Air Quality ...................................................................................................... 11

3.2 Drinking Water Quality .................................................................................... 13

3.3 Noise Measurement......................................................................................... 17

3.4 Liquid Waste Quality ....................................................................................... 19

4 CONCLUSION ........................................................................................................ 21

APPENDIX ................................................................................................................... 22

Section H: Construction of Chittagong-Feni-Bakhrabad Gas Transmision Parallel Pipeline Project

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List of Table

Table 2.1: Outcomes of Environmental Safeguard Monitoring Exercise .............................. 10

Table 3.1: Test Results of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring ................................................ 12

Table 3.2: Description of the Surrounding Environment ................................................... 13

Table 3.3: Test Result of Drinking Water Sampling Analysis ............................................. 15


Table 3.5: Test Results of Noise Level Monitoring at Location .......................................... 17


List of Figures

Figure 1.1: Project Location Map ....................................................................................................... 3

Figure 2.1: Compliance with Environmental Safeguard ..................................................... 8

Figure 3.1: Air Quality Monitoring at the Project Locations ............................................... 11

Figure 3.2: Drinking Water Sampling of Project Location ................................................. 14

Figure 3.3: Noise Level Monitoring at the Project Location. .............................................. 17

Figure 3.4: Liquid waste collection from the Project Location ........................................... 19


Chittagong-Feni-Bakrabad Gas Transmission Parallel Pipeline Project

Environmental Monitoring and Quality Test Report for the Month of February 2020 by Sunnex Limited 1

Executive Summary

The Construction of Chittagong-Feni-Bakhrabad Gas Transmission Parallel Pipeline Project

is funded by Asian Development Bank (ADB) with cofinancing from the Asian Infrastructure

Investment Bank. The growing demand for natural gas by the industrial centres in

Chittagong, Noakhali, Comilla and adjoining areas is not sustained by the GTCL. At present,

the existing Chittagong-Bakhrabad gas transmission pipeline is not adequate to meet the

supply of gas for distribution in this region. The Project will involve the construction of gas

transmission pipeline from Chittagong to Bakhrabad in the Southeast region of Bangladesh.

The main purpose of this report is the project is developed in an environmentally sound and

sustainable manner ensuring that all negative effects are mitigated and positive impacts are

enhanced. More specifically, the aims of the baseline report are to identify potential impacts

likely to be generated by the project; to quantify and where possible value these, providing a

set of actions it needs to implement in order to meet national and international environmental

safeguard standards.

The gas transmission pipeline route traverses the districts of Chittagong, Feni, and Comilla

covering 11 subdistricts (upazila). The nearest distance of project site from the border of

India is about 10 km. The project was involving the construction of gas transmission pipeline

(36-inch, 181 km), nine associated valve stations, a pig launcher, two town border station

(TBS), a pig receiver and a metering station. The monitoring studies was covering the

installation of Two (02) town bordering station which is in (i) Mireshorai, Chittagong; (ii)

Bizra, Comilla Site and One metering station in in the Bakhrabad, Comilla site.

The main aims of this environmental monitoring are to control and reduce the adverse

impacts during construction phase. Construction workers may be affected adversely due to

hazardous working environments such as air quality which is declined due to construction

vehicles and machineries; noise and vibration generated from construction vehicle, water

pollution by disposal of construction waste and health of construction worker for maintaining

heavy machineries. To take action to minimize dust generation, noise pollution, water

pollution, waste management and worker health and safety. The primary data were collected

from construction areas by visual observation; fill-up a checklist; note taking; capture

photographs and consultation with site engineer.

From the environmental assessment it is found that all the air quality parameters are within

national standard of Bangladesh. Noise level are exceeding the national standard for the

sampling location for construction noise. The contractors are trying to mitigate noise level

pollution by the use temporary noise barriers, equipment engines and motors are equipped

with proper mufflers and by using the sound reducing modern techniques. Drinking water

quality concentration levels were within the national standard. From the liquid waste results,

it is seen that, the parameters contain higher value in the project locations. In order to

mitigate liquid waste pollution proper measures should be taken for preventing rain wash. In

future, contactor should must safely and legally manage that waste water from pollution.

Adequate mitigation measures were devised according to the environmental management

plan (EMP) of Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) to mitigate/minimize all environmental

impacts due to project construction related activities. During the field observation and data

collection, consultations were also held with the person of designated site engineer by

contractor and consultant. Outcome of these consultations were used in impact assessment

and devising mitigation measures.




1 Introduction

1.1 Project Background


mover of its national economy. There is a growing demand for a steady and reliable supply

of natural gas in the Southeast region to support its industrialization and commercial

developments. The Government of Bangladesh (GoB) has recognized this need and

considers it a priority to expand the gas transmission capacity in this region. The growing

demand for natural gas by the industrial centrist in Chittagong, Noakhali, Comilla and

adjoining areas is not sustained by the Gas Transmission Company Limited (GTCL). At

present, the existing Chittagong Bakhrabad gas transmission pipeline is not adequate to

meet the supply of gas for distribution in this region. The Project aims to increase the

contribution of the energy sector to sustainable economic growth by financing the

improvement of efficiency in gas production from existing gas field, and expansion of

transmission pipeline capacity through construction of gas transmission pipelines.

1.1.1 Project Location

The gas transmission pipeline route traverses the districts of Chittagong, Feni, and Comilla

covering 11 subdistricts (upazila). The nearest distance of project site from the border of

India is about 10 km. The project was involving the construction of gas transmission pipeline

(36-inch, 181 km), nine associated valve stations, a pig launcher, two town border station

(TBS), a pig receiver and a metering station. The monitoring studies was covering the

installation of Two (02) town bordering station which is in (i) Mireshorai, Chittagong; (ii)

Bizra, Comilla Site and One metering station in in the Bakhrabad, Comilla site. The project

location map is shown in Figure 1.1. of the report.




Figure 1.1: Project Location Map




1.2 Scope of Works

This environmental monitoring report has been prepared keeping in view the Environmental

Management Plan (EMP) for Installation of Two (02) Town Bordering Station (TBS) and One

(01) Metering Station of the Chittagong-Feni-Bakhrabad Gas Transmission Parallel Pipeline

Project. The scope of the present environmental monitoring report follows the EMP including

drainage congestion monitoring, ambient air and water quality and ambient sound level

monitoring along with monitoring of the health and safety of the workers.

1.3 Environmental Management Control Objectives

❖ The level of air dust is increased due to construction activities and transport of

construction materials; air quality is declined due to construction vehicle and

machineries; action to be taken to minimized dust generation.

❖ The noise and vibration generated during the construction period from construction

vehicle, equipment and machineries to impact on the surrounding areas; use

modern plant of all powered mechanical equipment with noise abating gear such as

muffler for effective noise control.

❖ Water body at construction area is polluted by disposal of construction waste;

proper method uses for construction waste disposal and control water pollution.

❖ The construction area keeps clean and tidy, construction waste, garbage in a timely

manner to be dealt with and free from clutter.

❖ To ensure the health of construction workers prevented from harm; to ensure the

nearby residents are not affected; to ensure the safety of road pedestrians and

vehicles.

1.4 Purpose of the Report

The main purpose of the report includes,

➢ To present the scenario of the project site in every month.

➢ To monitor the environmental safeguard of the project area.

➢ To monitor the occupational and public health and safety of the project area.

➢ To monitor the environmental pollution in the project area due to the construction

activities.

1.5 Methodology

The following steps were followed to prepare the report:

➢ The IEE reports and EMP Table were reviewed to get proper idea about the EMP.

➢ Regular meetings were conducted with the site engineers.

➢ Regular site visit was done by the Environmental monitoring officer to monitor the

environmental safeguard of the project area.

➢ Photographs were taken from the site of the construction activities.

➢ Environmental screening checklist was fulfilled to monitor the environmental

safeguard.




1.6 Construction Activities during Monitoring Period

During this reporting month of February 2020, major activities include site preparation, civil

work for the construction of site control building, casting and piling work at Mirsharai, Bizra

and Bakhrabad construction site. These major activities have been scheduled efficiently to

ensure the completion of the project construction work within the dry working season. Waste

from construction activities has been collected regularly and disposed of at sites designated

by project proponent.

2 Environmental Safeguard Monitoring

The environmental safeguard monitoring report is prepared through regular basis field visit

within the construction areas of impacted zone for various components of the environment.

The condition of existing environmental quality in the locality of project site serves as the

basis for identification, prediction and evaluation of impacts. The environmental quality is

assessed through construction sites visited; capture some photograph; consultation with site

engineer within the impacted zone for various components of the environment. In order to

depict the existing physical environment in the project area, a few of the major parameters

are considered like drainage system, air pollution, noise and vibration, surface and ground

water quality, waste management etc.

The Contractors are made aware of this obligation and their safeguard performance

monitoring during construction was closely supervised and monitored by Environmental

Officer and Project Engineers with close supervision of the Project Supervision Consultants.

In Chittagong-Feni-Bakrabad Gas Transmission Parallel Pipeline Project, environmental and

social impacts of the projects were identified and the mitigation measures of these impacts

have been addressed through Environmental Management Plan (EMP). The protection and

enhancement of human-wellbeing is a common demonstrator for both government and

donor’s system and can be seen as ultimate goal of sustainable development.

2.1 Environmental Monitoring Issues as per EMP

During the monitoring period, the issues which were monitored include,

❖ Environmental pollution (dust, noise, soil and water) due to project activities.

❖ Monitoring of several issues listed in the EMP.

❖ Provision of safe water, sanitary toilet facility for workers.

❖ Provision of adequate occupational health safety, fire safety facilities.

❖ Monitoring of waste management system.

❖ Monitoring drainage system and vegetation.

2.2 Monitoring Details

Environmental monitoring is an essential tool for environmental management as it provides

the basic information for rational management decisions. The purpose of the monitoring

program is to ensure that the envisaged purposes of the project are achieved and result in

desired benefits to the target population.

Some of the important impacts associated with the project are associated with land use, land

stability (soil erosion), soil compaction and contamination, water availability, water quality,

ground water contamination, waste and wastewater disposal, ambient air quality, ambient

noise levels, vegetation, tree cutting, drainage system, hydrology, climate change,




construction material sourcing and occupational health and safety. Adequate mitigation

measures are devised to mitigate/minimize all likely environmental impacts and the same

have been presented along with the impacts. During the field observation and data

collection, consultations were also held with the person of designated site engineer.

Outcome of these consultations were used in impact assessment and devising mitigation

measures.

2.2.1 Sound Level

Noise from the machines and vibrations caused by the construction activities are the major

pollutants in the construction site of the project. Being an agricultural cum residential area,

the ambient standard is Leq 55 dB (A) (daytime) and Leq 45 dB (A) (night time) (DoE, 2006).

The increase in noise was not significant during construction since the project area is

already under fencing by retaining wall.

Mitigation Measures

All powered mechanical equipment and machinery were repaired and checked before

commencing the work for effective sound reducing; in full compliance with the DoE

regulations. The noisiest operations were performed during daytime. Proper equipment

maintenance and restricted operation between 0700 to 1800 hours to reduce noise.

2.2.2 Water Quality

In the project influenced area, about 80% of the domestic water supply is obtained from the

middle aquifer, extracted by tube wells throughout the city. Recent studies have shown that

water levels have fallen dramatically, and suggest that the aquifer may be changing from a

confined to an unconfined condition, which could make it vulnerable to contamination.

Groundwater quality decreased by liquid wastes can have serious effects on the quality of

drinking water in the Project area for several years. Uncontrolled dumping of drilling wastes,

and accidental spillage of fuels and chemicals into the water bodies may pollute surface

water. Disposal of wastes from the drilling works into the near surface water bodies may also

deteriorate surface water quality.

Mitigation Measures

The water body near the construction yard is also protected by temporary fencing which will

be developed as permanent boundary very soon. Moreover, there are waste collection bins

in the camp site and workers are storing the wastes in a specific place.

2.2.3 Air Quality/Dust

Construction work involves breaking up, digging, transporting, and dumping large

quantities of dry material. It will inevitably lead to an increase in particulate matter in and

around the construction zones. Possible sources of air pollution were dust due to

construction activities, machinery movement and other sources. However, due to the

barrier of construction sites and wind conditions the dust and engine emissions are

expected to have limited effect on the air quality. Dispersal of pollutants depends upon

factors like prevailing wind direction and other weather conditions, atmospheric stability,

height of the source. Dust generation due to construction activities, transport of

construction materials and emission from vehicles, equipment and machinery.




Mitigation Measures

Spraying of water is the main way of controlling dust. To mitigate dust problem during

construction period, all relevant areas are suggested to spray at least two times (morning

and evening) by use sprinkler properly. However, due to the dry period the surface was

mostly dry in most of the cases thus additional water spraying was conducted sometimes at

that condition.

2.2.4 Drainage Congestion

The natural drainage system of the project area is in significant level. Construction wastes

may cause additional drainage congestions if not take proper mitigations.

Mitigation Measures

All water and waste products arising from the sites was collected and removed from the site

via a suitably designed temporary drainage system. Regular cleaning of channels to avoid

choking. Drainage systems are periodically cleaned to maintain storm water flow during

construction.

2.2.5 Waste Management

Wastes were generated from the borehole drilling works and civil works construction.

Several numbers of workers were working and moving the worksites and generating types of

wastes.

Mitigation Measures

Removing of all the equipment, surplus material, rubbish and temporary structure of all types

and made the site/sites in clean condition to the satisfaction of local people and of the

completion of the regular works. Solid and liquid drilling wastes were managed according to

the national regulations. As a rule, solid waste must not be dumped, buried or burned at or

near the project site, but disposed of at the nearest sanitary landfill or site having and

complying with the necessary permits. At conclusion of the project, all debris and waste were

removed. Solid and liquid wastes were not being deposed of in open water bodies and

streams or other natural drainage path, fragile slopes, flood ways, religious or other sensitive

areas.

2.2.6 Health and Safety of the workers

Since heavy works were going on it is necessary to use the PPE. The workers were

instructed to wear the PPE regularly during construction period. During the monitoring period

it was seen that, all the workers and site engineers were using the personal protective

equipment. They were using safety boots, hard helmet and lightening vests during heavy

work.




Workers Using Personal Protective Equipment During the Construction Works

Figure 2.1: Compliance with Environmental Safeguard




2.3 Corrective Actions Plans

We were properly implemented and solve the problems the construction area as per the

instruction and requirements of GoB. We were submitted to Baseline Environmental

Monitoring Report. Every time we were follow our Environmental Management plan (EMP).

2.4 Compliance with IEE/EMP

In the Chittagong-Feni-Bakhrabad Gas Pipeline Project environmental and social impacts of


addressed through EMP submitted before the commencement of construction work. The

protection and enhancement of human-wellbeing is a common demonstrator for both the

government and donor’s system and can be seen as the ultimate goal of sustainable

development. During construction work always tried to properly follow the EMP. The

outcome of the environmental safeguard monitoring is given in Table 2.1.

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Table 2.1: Outcomes of Environmental Safeguard Monitoring Exercise

Sl. Environmental Issues Observation Suggestion Remarks

1 Wearing of PPE All the engineers and workers are well equipped with helmet, highly visible clothing, and safety shoes.

Follow the mitigation measures in EMP properly

Fully complied

2 Surface water pollution Rainwater washed out construction materials to the surface water bodies only at the time of heavy rainfall.

The surface water bodies should be protected with earthen boundary.

Partially complied

3 Air or dust pollution • Water is sprayed regularly for controlling dust.

• Construction vehicles are checked regularly and repaired in case of any fault.

Follow the mitigation measures in EMP

Fully complied

4 Labor rights

• Payment records and attendance records are maintained er.

• The labors work 10 hours a day with 1 hour lunch break.

• No below 15 child worker is seen in the site

Follow the labor law properly Fully complied

5 First aid kits • A well-equipped first aid box is kept in the site Follow the mitigation measures in EMP properly

Fully complied

6 Disturbance to Public Utility The construction activity is not causing disturbance to any public utility.

No construction related activity beyond the project boundary.

Fully complied

7 Noise and vibration impact to nearby settlements or other environmentally sensitive areas

• Though some noise and vibrations occurred due to construction activities but no complain from the neighbors yet.


Partially complied

8 Possible groundwater contamination

• Project activities do not have any possibility to contaminate the groundwater by fuel, grease or oil.


Fully complied




3 Environmental Quality Test

The existing environmental quality in the project influence area serves as the basis for

identification, prediction and evaluation of potential environmental impacts of the proposed

project interventions. The environmental quality has been assessed through field studies

during 05 February to 06 February, 2020 within the impact zone and analysis the information

for various components of the environment, viz. air, noise, water etc. The quality test has

been carried out in February 2020 to compare the previous condition (baseline condition)

and the existing condition.

3.1 Air Quality

Ambient air quality data at the project site measured to verify the current quality of air. The

aim was to collect the baseline air quality data and to compare the data with the air quality

data during future project activities to check if there is any high air pollution level due to the

construction activities and to design adequate mitigation measures, as applicable. The main

air pollutants are nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulphur dioxide (SO2), PM10 (particulate matter with

diameter of 10 microns or smaller), PM2.5 (particulate matter with diameter of 2.5 microns or

smaller), Motor vehicles are the major source of Particulate Matter (PM) pollution. Most of

the Particulate Matter (PM) pollutants (greater than 80%) come from diesel-run vehicles.

Dispersal of pollutants depends upon factors like prevailing wind direction and other weather

conditions, atmospheric stability, height of the source. The air quality testing was performed

at the 03 project locations from 05 February to 06 February, 2020 (see Figure 3.1). Filter and

each chemical were measured before testing. Electro-Chemical Sensor device were

calibrated before testing some other parameters. Results of the air quality monitored at the

project locations have been showed in Table 3.1. The details of this result are shown in

Appendix B of this report.

Borotakiya, Upa: Mireshorai, Dist: Chittagong

Bakhrabad, Up: Muradnagar; Dist: Comilla Bizra, Upa: Laksham; Dist: Comilla

Figure 3.1: Air Quality Monitoring at the Project Locations



Table 3.1: Test Results of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring

Parameter Unit

Concentration Present on February 2020 Concentration Present on November 2019

(Baseline)

Bangladesh Standard

Duration (hours)

Weather Condition

Method of Analysis

AAQ_Mireshorai AAQ_Bakhrabad AAQ_Bizra AAQ_Mireshorai AAQ_Bakhrabad AAQ_Bizra

23.75178°N 090.57397°E

23.63168°N 090.89047°E

23.31529°N 090.09068°E

23.75178°N 090.57397°E

23.63168°N 090.89047°E

23.31529°N 090.09068°E

Boratakiya Upa: Mireshorai, Dist: Chittagong

Bakhrabad, Upa:

Muradnagar; Dist: Comilla

Bizra; Upa:

Laksham; Dist:

Comilla

Boratakiya Upa: Mireshorai, Dist: Chittagong

Bakhrabad, Upa:


Bizra; Upa:

Laksham; Dist:

Comilla

PM2.5 µg/m3 41.23 32.59 37.13 39.76 33.56 35.39 65 24 Sunny Gravimetric

PM10 µg/m3 96.78 75.65 80.31 98.65 76.39 78.32 150 24 Gravimetric

SO2 µg/m3 35.97 31.11 26.78 34.49 28.98 30.76 365 24 West- Geake

NOx µg/m3 31.13 37.87 34.98 29.31 36.90 33.66 100 Annual Jacob and Hochheiser

DSCL Environmental Laboratory, February 2020

** The Bangladesh National Ambient Air Quality Standards have been taken from the Environmental Conservation Rules, 1997 which was amended on 19th July 2005 vide S.R.O. No. 220-

Law/2005.

*CO Concentrations are 8 hours only




Table 3.2: Description of the Surrounding Environment

Location Sample Site Description

AAQ_Mireshorai

(Boratakiya, Upa: Mireshorai, Dist: Chittagong)

➢ The weather was mostly sunny. ➢ Lower Amount of Dust Particles are present. ➢ Vehicle and people movement was high. ➢ Beside Economic Zone Access Road. ➢ Construction work ahead.

AAQ_Bakhrabad

(Bakhrabad, Upa: Muradnagar;

Dist: Comilla)

➢ The weather was mostly sunny. ➢ Moderate Amount of Dust Particles are present. ➢ Lower amount of people movement. ➢ Beside Local Road. ➢ Construction work ahead.

AAQ_Bizra

(Bizra; Upa: Laksham; Dist: Comilla)

➢ The weather was mostly sunny. ➢ Lower Amount of Dust Particles is present. ➢ People Movement was high. ➢ Some construction works ahead.

PM10: Particle pollution, also called particulate matter or PM is a mixture of solids and liquid

droplets floating in the air. Some particles are released directly from a specific source, while

others form in complicated chemical reactions in the atmosphere.PM10 are 2.5 to 10

micrometers in diameter. Sources include crushing or grinding operations and dust stirred up

by vehicles on roads. From the above table of test results, it is seen that, for all of the

locations, the value was within the national standard.

PM2.5: PM2.5 are 2.5 micrometers in diameter or smaller, and can only be seen with an

electron microscope. Fine particles are produced from all types of combustion, including

motor vehicles, power plants, residential wood burning, forest fires, agricultural burning, and

some industrial processes. The test results show that for all of the locations the values of

PM2.5 was within the national standards.

SOx: Sulfur oxides (SOx) are compounds of sulfur and oxygen molecules. Sulfur dioxide

(SO2) is the pre-dominant form found in the lower atmosphere. It is a colorless gas that can

be detected by taste and smell in the range of 1,000 to 3,000 micrograms per cubic meter

(μg/m3). From the test results it can be said that, for all of the locations, the value was in

within the national standard.

NOx: In atmospheric chemistry, NOx is a generic term for the nitrogen oxides that are most

relevant for air pollution, namely nitric oxide (NO) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2). These gases

contribute to the formation of smog and acid rain, as well as tropospheric ozone. The test

results above show that, for all of the locations the values of NOx are within the national

standard.

3.2 Drinking Water Quality

Drinking water, also known as potable water, is water that is safe to drink or to use for food

preparation. The amount of drinking water required to maintain good health varies, and

depends on physical activity level, age, health-related issues, and environmental conditions.

Three (03) Drinking Water sample were collected from the project influenced locations form

05 February 2020 to 06 February 2020 (Figure 3.2). The parameters measured were pH,

Electric Conductivity (EC), Iron (Fe), Chromium (Cr), Lead (Pb), Arsenic (As), Total Coliform

(TC) and Oil & Grease. The samples were collected in plastic sampling bottles, kept in an ice

cooler, after necessary stabilization /fixing, and analyzed within 72 hours of being collected.

The Laboratory tests were conducted in DPHE Laboratory. Results of drinking water




sampling analysis of project area are given at Table 3.3. The details of this result are shown

in Appendix C of this report.

Bakhrabad, Up: Muradnagar; Dist: Comilla

Borotakiya, Upa: Mireshorai, Dist: Chittagong Bizra, Upa: Laksham; Dist: Comilla

Figure 3.2: Drinking Water Sampling of Project Location



Table 3.3: Test Result of Drinking Water Sampling Analysis

Parameters Unit

Concentration Present on February 2020 Concentration Present on November 2019

(Baseline)

Standards for drinking Water*

Analysis Method

DW_Mireshorai DW_Bakhrabad DW_Bizra DW_Mireshorai DW_Bakhrabad DW_Bizra

23.75237°N 090.57401°E

23.63147°N 090.89409°E

23.31496°N 091.09035°E

23.75237°N 090.57401°E

23.63147°N 090.89409°E

23.31496°N 091.09035°E

Borotakiya Upa:

Mireshorai, Dist:

Chittagong

Bakhrabad, Upa:


Bizra; Upa:

Laksham; Dist:

Comilla

Borotakiya Upa:

Mireshorai, Dist:

Chittagong

Bakhrabad, Upa:


Bizra; Upa:

Laksham; Dist:

Comilla

pH* - 7.23 7.67 7.56 7.79 7.96 7.74 6.5-8.5 Multimeter


µs/cm 266 331 269 274 398 287 NYS Multimeter

Total Coliform (TC)

N/100 ml

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 MFM

Arsenic mg/L 0.001 0.002 0.001 0.002 0.001 0.003 0.05 AAS

Iron mg/L 0.33 0.39 0.41 0.39 0.41 0.37 0.3-1.0 AAS

Chromium mg/L 0.001 0.002 0.003 0.001 0.003 0.002 0.05 AAS

Lead mg/L 0.003 0.002 0.001 0.003 0.002 0.001 0.05 AAS

Oil & Grease mg/L BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL NYS 3114.C

*Standards for Drinking Water followed Environmental Conservation Rule (ECR)’97

*On-site Test Result.

NYS-Not Yet Standardized; BDL-Below Detection Limit

Source: DPHE and DU February 2020

Installation of Two (02) Town Bordering Station (TBS) and One (01) Metering Station Under Construction of Chittagong-

Feni-Bakrabad Gas Transmission Parallel Pipeline Project



Sample Location and ID Sample Site Description

DW_Mireshorai

(Boratakiya Upa: Mireshorai, Dist: Chittagong)

➢ Boring was 300ft. ➢ The source was established in 2018. ➢ The water is used for drinking purposes.

DW_Bakhrabad

(Bakhrabad, Upa: Muradnagar; Dist: Comilla)

➢ Boring was 350 ft. ➢ The source was established on 2018. ➢ The water is used for drinking purposes. ➢ The owner of the source is GTCL.

DW_Bizra

(Bizra; Upa: Laksham; Dist: Comilla)

➢ Boring was 300-320ft. ➢ The source was established in 2019. ➢ Distance of the source from septic tank is 50m. ➢ The water is used for drinking purposes

pH: The "desirable" range of pH prescribed by the DoE is between 6.5 and 8.5. This is the

range, which provides adequate protection to the life of fresh water fish and bottom dwelling

invertebrates. The pH value of the all drinking water samples was within the national standard.

Electrical Conductivity (EC): EC stands for electrical conductivity, which measures the

potential for a material to conduct electricity. The test results show that the values of EC is

within the national standard for all of the sampling location.

Iron (Fe): Natural waters contain variable amounts of iron depending on the geological area

and other chemical components of the waterway. Iron in groundwater is normally present in the

ferrous or bivalent form [Fe++] which is soluble. It is easily oxidized to ferric iron [Fe+++] or

insoluble iron upon exposure to air. The concentration of iron was within the national standard

for the all of the sampling locations.

Arsenic (As): Arsenic is a natural component of the earth’s crust and is widely distributed throughout the environment in the air, water and land. It is highly toxic in its inorganic form.

People are exposed to elevated levels of inorganic arsenic through drinking contaminated

water, using contaminated water in food preparation and irrigation of food crops, industrial

processes, eating contaminated food and smoking tobacco. The concentration of arsenic was

within the acceptable limit for the drinking water samples.

Total Coliform (TC): Total coliforms are a group of bacteria that are widespread in nature. All

members of the total coliform group can occur in human feces, but some can also be present in

animal manure, soil, and submerged wood and in other places outside the human body. Thus,

the usefulness of total coliforms as an indicator of fecal contamination depends on the extent to

which the bacteria species found are fecal and human in origin. The values of TC were nil for all

of the sampling locations.

Lead (Pb): Lead can enter drinking water when service pipes that contain lead corrode,

especially where the water has high acidity or low mineral content that corrodes pipes and

fixtures. Homes may have internal plumbing materials containing lead. The concentration of

Lead was with the national limit for the sampling locations.

Chromium (Cr): Chromium is an odorless and tasteless metallic element. Chromium is found

naturally in rocks, plants, soil and volcanic dust, and animals. The most common forms of

chromium that occur in natural waters in the environment are trivalent chromium (chromium-3)

and hexavalent chromium (chromium-6). The concentration of chromium was within the

acceptable limit for all of the drinking water samples.




Oil & Grease: Oil & grease enter the sewer system from restaurants, residences, and industrial

food facilities. Its release into the sewer system results in a continuous build-up that causes

eventual blockage of sewer pipes. The value of oil & grease was BDL (Below Detection Limit)

for the sampling location.

3.3 Noise Measurement

Noise Level Measurement was analyzed at three (03) sites of the project location form 05

February to 06 February 2020. The laboratory test result is given in Appendix D of this report.

Noise level data were taken during daytime are summarized along with GPS coordinate in

Table 3.5. Noise measurement at three (03) sampling locations was done continuously for 15

minutes at day time.


Bakhrabad, Up: Muradnagar; Dist: Comilla Bizra, Upa: Laksham; Dist: Comilla

Figure 3.3: Noise Level Monitoring at the Project Location.

Table 3.5: Test Results of Noise Level Monitoring at Location

Sample ID Sample Location GPS

Location

Land Use

Category

Time Noise

Level

(dBA)

(LAeq)

Bangladesh

Standard

(dBA)** Start End

February 2020

NM_

Mireshorai


23.75178°N 090.57397°E

Residential 11:25

am

11:40

am 59.22 55




Sample ID Sample Location GPS

Location

Land Use

Category

Time Noise

Level

(dBA)

(LAeq)

Bangladesh

Standard

(dBA)** Start End

February 2020

NM_

Bakhrabad


23.63168°N 090.89047°E

Residential 15:17

pm

15:32

pm 57.11 55

NM_Bizra Bizra, Upa: Laksham; Dist: Comilla

23.31529°N 090.09068°E

Residential 11:30

am

11:45

am 57.32 55

November, 2019 (Baseline)

NM_

Mireshorai


23.75178°N 090.57397°E

Residential 12:44

pm

12:59

pm 61.21 55

NM_

Bakhrabad


23.63168°N 090.89047°E

Residential 16:34

pm

16:49

pm 53.97 55

NM_Bizra Bizra, Upa: Laksham; Dist: Comilla

23.31529°N 090.09068°E

Residential 09:54

am

10:09

am 54.98 55

Notes:

▪ Land use category is based on the classification provided in the Noise Pollution Control Rules (2006) ▪ The sound level standards for residential area are 55 at day time and 45 at night time. ▪ Noise Level is the average noise recorded over the duration of the monitoring period

Abbreviation:

NM- Noise Measurement, dB- decibel


Sample Location and ID Sample Site Description

NM_Mireshorai

(Borotakiya, Upa: Mireshorai, Dist: Chittagong)

➢ Traffic volume was high. ➢ The place is a residential zone. ➢ People movement High. ➢ Construction work ahead. ➢ Beside Economic Zone Access Road

NM_ Bakhrabad

(Bakhrabad, Up: Muradnagar; Dist: Comilla)

➢ The place is in residential zone. ➢ People movement was low. ➢ Beside local road. ➢ Traffic volume was moderate. ➢ Construction work ahead.

NM_Bizra

(Bizra, Upa: Laksham; Dist: Comilla)

➢ The place is in residential zone. ➢ Beside local road. ➢ People movement was low. ➢ Traffic volume was bit less ➢ Construction work ahead.

The result shows that time weighted average value of the sound monitored inside the project

location are the exceed the national standard set for the residential area due to traffic volume,

operating construction machinery and during unloading and loading of material. The Contractor

are trying to ensure that all equipment engines and motors are equipped with proper mufflers.




3.4 Liquid Waste Quality

Liquid waste can be defined as such Liquids as wastewater, fats, oils or grease (FOG), used

oil, liquids, solids, gases, or sludges and hazardous household liquids. These liquids that are

hazardous or potentially harmful to human health or the environment.

To analysis the quality liquid waste sample were collected from project influenced locations on

05 February 2020 to 06 February 2020 from the project location. Liquid waste water is collected

form the Bizra and Mirsharai Site Location. Kindly note that there is no Liquid waste collection

site at Bakhrabad. Unfortunately, the project team were not able to collect liquid waste and

laboratory analysis for that site. So, the sampling team collected the liquid waste sample form

2 locations and the parameters measured were pH, Electric Conductivity (EC), Chromium (Cr),

Lead (Pb), Turbidity, TDS, BOD, Oil and Grease. The samples were collected in plastic

sampling bottles, kept in an ice cooler, after necessary stabilization /fixing, and analyzed within

72 hours of being collected. The Laboratory tests were conducted in DPHE and DU Laboratory.

The laboratory test result is given in Appendix E of the report.


Bizra, Upa: Laksham; Dist: Comilla

Figure 3.4: Liquid waste collection from the Project Location




Table 3.5: Test Result of Liquid Waste Sampling Analysis

Parameters Unit

Concentration Present on February 2020

Standards for Waste Water*

Analysis Method

LW_Mireshorai LW_Bizra

23.75237°N

90.57401°E

23.31496°N 91.09035°E

Borotakiya

Upa: Mireshorai, Dist: Chittagong

Bizra; Upa: Laksham; Dist: Comilla

pH* - 9.31 9.03 6-9 Multimeter


µs/cm 765 869 1200 Multimeter

TDS* mg/L 2887 2998 2100 Multimeter

Chromium mg/L 0.004 0.003 1.0 AAS

Lead mg/L 0.003 0.002 1.0 AAS

Turbidity mg/L 56 54 NYS

BOD mg/L 265.3 269.1 250

Oil & Grease mg/L Less than 5.0 Less than 5.0 NYS 3114.C

Standards for Waste Water followed Environmental Conservation Rule (ECR)’97

*On-site Test Result.

NYS-Not Yet Standardized; BDL-Below Detection Limit

Source: DPHE and DU February 2020

pH: The "desirable" range of pH prescribed in the ECR,97 by the DoE is between 6 and 9. This

is the range, which provides adequate protection to the life of fresh water fish and bottom

dwelling invertebrates. The pH value of the liquid waste water samples are exceeding the

national standard.

Turbidity: Turbidity is a measure of the degree to which the water loses its transparency due to

the presence of suspended particulates. The more total suspended solids in the water, the

murkier it seems and the higher the turbidity. The concentration of Turbidity is Higher in

Bakhrabad than Bizra site location.

Total Dissolved Solids (TDS): Dissolved solids" refer to any minerals, salts, metals, cations or

anions dissolved in water. Total dissolved solids (TDS) comprise inorganic salts (principally

calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, bicarbonates, chlorides, and sulfates) and some

small amounts of organic matter that are dissolved in water. The TDS value of the liquid waste

water samples are exceeding the national standard.

Electrical Conductivity (EC): EC stands for electrical conductivity, which measures the

potential for a material to conduct electricity. The test results show that the values of EC are

within the national standard for all of the sampling location.

Lead (Pb): Lead can enter drinking water when service pipes that contain lead corrode,

especially where the water has high acidity or low mineral content that corrodes pipes and

fixtures. Homes may have internal plumbing materials containing lead. The concentration of

Lead was with the national limit for the sampling locations.

Chromium (Cr): Chromium is an odorless and tasteless metallic element. Chromium is found

naturally in rocks, plants, soil and volcanic dust, and animals. The most common forms of

chromium that occur in natural waters in the environment are trivalent chromium (chromium-3)

and hexavalent chromium (chromium-6). The concentration of chromium was within the

acceptable limit for all of the drinking water samples.




Oil & Grease: Oil & grease enter the sewer system from restaurants, residences, and industrial

food facilities. Its release into the sewer system results in a continuous build-up that causes

eventual blockage of sewer pipes. The value of oil & grease was less than 5.0 for the sampling

locations.

Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5): Biochemical Oxygen Demand is supposed to measure

the amount of food (or organic carbons) that bacteria can oxidize. The standard of waste water

for BOD5 is 250 or less mg/L. The test results show that, BOD5 level exceeds the national

standard for all of the sampling locations because of the water is being collected from the

wastewater and some construction wastes are disposed in water by different anthropogenic

and commercial activities. Proper measures should be taken for preventing rain wash.

However, during heavy rainfall, some rain has been occurred. In future, contactor should must

safely and legally manage that waste water from pollution.

4 CONCLUSION

The project will increase the contribution of the energy sector to sustainable economic growth

by the improvement of efficiency in gas production from existing gas field, and expansion of

transmission pipeline capacity through construction of gas transmission pipelines. For

implementing the mitigation plan to reduce adverse impacts the baseline environmental

parameters assessed and the existing environmental conditions of the project area. From the

environmental assessment it is found that all the air quality parameters are within national

standard of Bangladesh. Noise level are exceeding the national standard for the sampling

location for operating construction machinery and due to loading unloading of materials.

Drinking water quality concentration levels were within the national standard. From the liquid

waste results, it is seen that, the parameters contain higher value in the project locations

because of the water is being polluted by different anthropogenic and construction activities. n

future, contactor should must safely and legally manage that waste water from pollution by

preventing rain wash.




APPENDIX

Appendix A: Environmental Monitoring Checklist

No. Aspects of

Environmental issues

Compliance Status

Remarks

FC PC NC

A. General

1. Legal working hours approval

The workers work 10 hours a day at site including 1-hour lunch break. Sometimes worker taking rest if they feel bored due to work.

2. Employment Record keeping arrangement

The employment records are kept in a register book manually every day in the field.

3. Payment Record keeping arrangement

The payment records are kept in a register book manually every day in the field.

4. Environmental Monitoring Officer designated

Environmental Monitoring Officer is appointed.

5. Provision for monthly meeting for inspection of site activities

Meetings are called about working progress, environmental compliance and future planning every month.

B. Health and Sanitation

Occupational Health

1. First-Aid Box availability at work sites

A well-equipped first aid box is available at the site

2. Provision of personal protection equipment’s (PPEs)

Site Engineers, supervisors and workers are provided with PPEs including vests, helmets, safety boots etc.

3. Handling of cement and other hazardous materials by workers

Try to use Nonhazardous materials. Hazardous and Non-Hazardous materials were collected by a separate waste bin.

4. Workers complains taken care of by the supervisor

Planning to appoint a supervisor for the workers is appointed to take care of the workers problems and receiving complaints from the workers and solving those problems accordingly.

5. Children below 15 employment

There are no below 15 children working in the site

C. Environmental Pollution

Dust and emission control

1.

Construction vehicles and machineries maintained properly to reduce emissions

Try to maintain the vehicles and machineries with least pollution.

2. Proper storage of materials and regular watering.

The materials are stored in proper manner and watering is done two times a day (morning and afternoon) regularly to mitigate air pollution. Removal of dust fully is quite difficult but our project team is trying to remove by water spraying in an environmentally friendly manner.

Noise Pollution

1. Movement of vehicles at desired hours

Heavy vehicles movements are done mostly from morning to afternoon.




No. Aspects of

Environmental issues

Compliance Status

Remarks

FC PC NC

2. Noise control measures at sites

Noise created due to construction and heavy machineries affects less on the surrounding household because the construction site is surrounding by permanent fencing.

Water Pollution

1. Wastes, cement, effluents and junks not disposed in water

Some wastes are disposed in water. Proper measures are taken for preventing rain wash. However, due to heavy rainfall, some rain washes already occurred. In future more, precaution will be taken to prevent this.

Flora and Fauna

1.

Trees and bushes outside the construction area preserved from damages

Trying to preserved trees and bushes outside the construction area. In future more, precaution will be taken to prevent this.

2. Disturbance to terrestrial fauna minimized

If noise producing work needed, works are trying to done within day time with noise control measures to minimize the disturbance. In future more precaution will be taken to prevent this.

Waste Management

1. Construction wastes are removed off site regularly

The wastes are kept in a specific place and they are removed off site regularly in and environmentally friendly manner.

2. Chemical wastes, if any, collected and disposed of properly

During the monitoring period, no sources of chemical wastes are seen.

D. Environmental documents at Field Office and Project site

1.

Field Office possesses copies of EMP, contract document and Technical Specifications

All the documents are kept in the field office.

2. Heavy equipment maintenance records

Few heavy equipment issued in the site and the maintenance records are kept.




Appendix B: Air Quality Test Result




Appendix C: Drinking Water Quality Test Result




Appendix D: Noise Level Measurement Test Result




Appendix E: Liquid Waste Quality Test Result

ID Task Name Duration Start Finish

1 PROJECT EXECUTION PLAN OF

VSD180267-343-344_GTCL_CFB

139

days

Sun 6/21/20 Thu

12/31/20

2 Design Service 52 days Sun 7/5/20 Tue 9/15/20

3 Control building 0 days Thu 7/9/20 Thu 7/9/20

4 Skid,valve and pipe support foundation 0 days Thu 7/9/20 Thu 7/9/20

5 CC walkway, surface drain, stone pitching, light post

foundation

12 days Sun 8/2/20 Mon

8/17/20

6 Cable layout of control building 6 days Mon 7/20/20Sat 7/25/20

7 Caple pit 6 days Sat 7/25/20 Fri 7/31/20

8 General Layout Drawing 0 days Thu 7/9/20 Thu 7/9/20

9 Sanitary and swerage system 8 days Sat 9/5/20 Tue 9/15/20

10 Electrical cable and panel layout 26 days Sun 7/5/20 Fri 8/7/20

11 Security post 0 days Thu 7/9/20 Thu 7/9/20

12 Pump house

13 STI, STD and HIV/AIDS Alleviatioin Program 126

days

Thu 7/9/20 Thu

12/31/20

14 Phase 1 for civil team (Completed) 126 days Thu 7/9/20 Thu 12/31/20

15 Phase 2 for mechanical team 88 days Tue 9/1/20 Thu 12/31/20

16 Phase 3 for E & I team 23 days Tue 12/1/20 Thu 12/31/20

17 All Civil Works including Piling 134 daysSun 6/28/20 Thu 12/31/20

18 Base Foundation, RCC pipe/valve support, lighting pole

foundation, cable pit

126

days

Thu 7/9/20 Thu

12/31/20

19 Construction of skid base foundation 20 days Thu 7/9/20 Wed 8/5/20

20 Construction of light pole foundation 6 days Mon 8/10/20Sat 8/15/20

21 Construction of cable pit 7 days Sun 8/23/20 Sun 8/30/20

22 Construction of CC walkway 21 days Mon 11/2/20Mon 11/30/20

23 Construction of surface drain in processs plant area 11 days Tue 12/1/20 Tue 12/15/20

24 Construction of RCC internal road 23 days Thu 10/1/20 Sat 10/31/20

25 Stone pitching around the process plant 23 days Tue 12/1/20 Thu 12/31/20

26 Chain link fence 9 days Tue 12/15/20Fri 12/25/20

27 Control Building 126 daysThu 7/9/20 Thu 12/31/20

28 Site Survey and Soil Test 0 days Thu 7/9/20 Thu 7/9/20

29 Mobilization 0 days Thu 7/9/20 Thu 7/9/20

30 Piling of control building 0 days Thu 7/9/20 Thu 7/9/20

31 Pile cap, grade beam GF super structure 0 days Thu 7/9/20 Thu 7/9/20

32 1st floor superstructure of control building 0 days Thu 7/9/20 Thu 7/9/20

33 Door, windows, plastering,plumbing, electrification,

flooring

23 days Thu 10/1/20 Sat 10/31/20

34 Building earting system with lighting arrestor 22 days Tue 9/1/20 Wed 9/30/20

35 Installation of water wll, submersible pump 12 days Sat 8/15/20 Mon 8/31/20

36 Air conditioning system, fire protection & smoke

detection system


11/30/20

37 Septic tank, soak well, over head water tank 22 days Tue 9/1/20 Wed 9/30/20

7/9

7/9

7/9

7/9

7/9

7/9

7/9

7/9

7/9

May 2020 June 2020 July 2020 August 2020 September 2020 October 2020 November 2020 December 2020 January 2021 Feb

Task

Split

Milestone

Summary

Project Summary

Inactive Task

Inactive Milestone

Inactive Summary

Manual Task

Duration-only

Manual Summary Rollup

Manual Summary

Start-only

Finish-only

External Tasks

External Milestone

Deadline

Progress

Manual Progress

Page 1

Project: Project Execution Plan_

Date: Thu 7/9/20

ID Task Name Duration Start Finish

38 Environmental monitoring with submission of report 126 days Thu 7/9/20 Thu 12/31/20

39 Generator Building with Switchgear cum Substation,

Security Post , Pump House


8/24/20

40 Construction of security post 17 days Fri 7/31/20 Mon 8/24/20

41 Construction of pump house 17 days Sun 6/28/20 Mon 7/20/20

42 Construction of generator building 28 days Sun 6/28/20 Tue 8/4/20

43 Custom Clearence 67 days Thu 7/9/20 Sat 10/10/20

44 1st partial shipment 0 days Thu 7/9/20 Thu 7/9/20

45 2nd partial shipment 0 days Sat 8/1/20 Sat 8/1/20

46 3rd partial shipment 0 days Wed 9/30/20Wed 9/30/20

47 4th partial shipment 0 days Sat 10/10/20 Sat 10/10/20

48 Mechanical Erection & Fabrication 81 days Tue 9/1/20 Tue 12/22/20

49 Welding,fabrication,cutting intra skid pipeline and fittings54 days Thu 10/1/20 Tue 12/15/20

50 Installation of condensate tank on RCC base 12 days Tue 9/1/20 Wed 9/16/20

51 Installation of regulating skid and VME on RCC base 8 days Sun 11/1/20 Tue 11/10/20

52 Installation of WBS's and TCB (except BKB) 4 days Fri 9/25/20 Wed 9/30/20

53 Fabrication and Installation of Steel Structures 17 days Sun 10/11/20Sat 10/31/20

54 NDT of welding joints 34 days Sun 11/1/20 Wed 12/16/20

55 Painting of above ground piping and steel structure 15 days Tue 12/1/20 Sun 12/20/20

56 Installation of orifice metering skid on RCC base 22 days Tue 9/1/20 Wed 9/30/20

57 Installation of intraskid,condensate and low flow piping 9 days Tue 11/10/20Fri 11/20/20

58 Hookup TBS/MS with offtake 8 days Thu 12/10/20Sun 12/20/20

59 Fabrication and installation of metering shed 4 days Wed 11/25/20Mon 11/30/20

60 Construction and installation of interconnecting pipeline 33 days Sun 11/1/20 Tue 12/15/20

61 Hydrotest 6 days Tue 12/15/20Tue 12/22/20

62 Electrical Instrumentation 139 daysSun 6/21/20 Thu 12/31/20

63 Cable laying 12 days Fri 11/20/20 Sat 12/5/20

64 Drawing 440, 3Phase power connection from nearest 11KV60 days Sun 6/21/20 Thu 9/10/20

65 Cable Termination 11 days Thu 11/26/20Thu 12/10/20

66 Installation of light pole 15 days Tue 11/10/20Mon 11/30/20

67 Cable loop check 15 days Tue 12/1/20 Sun 12/20/20

68 Installation of standby generator 5 days Sat 8/15/20 Thu 8/20/20

69 Installation of earthing and CP system 23 days Tue 12/1/20 Thu 12/31/20

70 Installation and commissioning of solar panel and IP

camera

30 days Sun 11/1/20 Thu

12/10/20

71 Installation of field instrument 9 days Tue 12/15/20Fri 12/25/20

72 Power up the control room 0 days Wed 12/30/20Wed 12/30/20

73 Precommissioning & Commissioning 12 days Thu 12/10/20Fri 12/25/20

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May 2020 June 2020 July 2020 August 2020 September 2020 October 2020 November 2020 December 2020 January 2021 Feb

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Project: Project Execution Plan_

Date: Thu 7/9/20

Action

Officer,

Designation

(Follow-up date)

1COVID Infections

during travelling

mild illness to

pneumonia, fever,

cough, sore throat and

headaches even death

in severe case.

Give advance safety

advice day before travel

to site

5 4 20 5 2 10 Site Supervisor

2Infected Workers

Entering to Site

mild illness to

pneumonia, fever,



in severe case

Creating awareness

among worker about the

early symptom of Covid-

19 and display caution

sign


3COVID Infections

during close contact

mild illness to

pneumonia, fever,



in severe case

Creating awareness

among worker about the

early symptom of Covid-

19 and display caution

sign

5 7 35 5 3 15 Site SupervisorConducting construction works

Display safety banner

about covid-19,

Using raspatory

mask, goggles',

maintain physical

distance, washing

hand repeatedly at

workplace

Workers arrive at site from

dormitory

Check body

temperature at the

site entrance

Pro

ba

bil

ity

Risk

Priority

Number

Additional Risk

Control Measures

Arriving site using public

transport

Use proper

respiratory mask,

hand gloves, googles,

use hand sanitizer

frequently, maintain

physical distance

1. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION 2. RISK EVALUATION 3. RISK CONTROL

No. Step / Sequence/Event Potential HazardsPossible Health &

Persons-at-Risk

Existing Risk Control

(if any)

Se

ve

rity

Action

Officer's

SignatureSe

ve

rity

Pro

ba

bil

ity

Risk

Priority

Number

CONDUCTED BY:

(Names, Designations,

Signatures)

MD. MAHMUDUL HASAN, MANAGER- PROJECTS & PROGRAM, SUNNEX LIMITED

APPROVED BY:

(Name, Designation,

Signature)

JAMAL U. AHMED, DIRECTOR, SUNNEX LIMITED NEXT REVIEW DATE: 7/12/2020

RISK ASSESSMENT ON COVID-19

EPC CONTRACTOR: VALVITALIA SpA- Systems Devision, Italy.

Local Sub Contractor: Sunnex Limited

Rev.00

TASK / LOCATION: WORKPLACE ACTIVITIES, MIRSHARAI-BIZRA-BAKHRABAD DATE OF REVIEW: 7/7/2020

4COVID Infections

during close contact

mild illness to

pneumonia, fever,



in severe case

Education workers about

Covid-19 and teach

importance of maintain

personnel hygiene at work

place


5COVID Infection during

close contact

mild illness to

pneumonia, fever,



in severe case

Isolation of new workers

for 7 days at dormitory

before allowing to site.

Educating workers about

covid-19 and encourage

repeatedly hand washing

with soap water.

5 8 40 5 2 Site Supervisor

6COVID Infection during

close contact

mild illness to

pneumonia, fever,



in severe case

Not allowing workers to go

outside without any valid

reason and nominate

designated person to

minimize risk for groceries

and shopping for others


7COVID Infections

during close contacts

mild illness to

pneumonia, fever,



in severe case

Not allowing unauthorized

personnel at workers

dormitory.

5 8 40 5 3 15 Site SupervisorReturning to dormitory

Ensure that soap

solution is used for

washing hand before

entering to

dormitory gate.

Wash cloth and

having shower

immediately after

return from outside.

Going outside for groceries and

other essential shopping

Ensure not to go

outside without

wearing Gloves, Face

shield, respiratory

mask, goggles.

Workers having lunch in

workplace

Make sure physical

distance & hygiene

of plates, water

bottle during lunch

and snacks break.

Staying at dormitory

Ensure sure physical

distance & personnel

hygiene maintain.

Nobody allowed to

go outside of

dormitory without

emergency. Provide

vitamin C, and

ensure plenty of

sleep for boost

immune system

8

COVID Infections

during due to lack of

awareness

mild illness to

pneumonia, fever,



in severe case

Educating workers at

workplace 5 6 30 5 2 10 Site Supervisor

9

COVID Infections


awareness

mild illness to

pneumonia, fever,



in severe case

Educating at workplace 5 9 45 5 1 5 Site Supervisor

10

COVID Infections


awareness

mild illness to

pneumonia, fever,



in severe case

Site security at the

entracne5 7 35 5 0 0 Site Supervisor

11 Spreading COVID

mild illness to

pneumonia, fever,



in severe case

Isolatin Area at workplace 8 7 56 5 2 10 Site SupervisorEncountered sudden fever and

severe coughing of workers

Display contact no.

of nearby COVID

designated hospital

at site office to

handle emergency

situation

Encountered undesignated

people at the site

Reinforcement of

security measures

and not allowing to

the workplace

without ID card

Encountered Heedless

Workers/Supervisor at

Workplace

Conducting

awareness and

trainning program

about COVID/19

Recruitement of unaware

workers

Postering about

COVID-19 around

the workplace to

intnsify awareness

and not recruting

heedless

workers/manpower

12Spreading/Infections of

COVID-19

mild illness to

pneumonia, fever,



in severe case

Keeping safe physical

distance while briefing to

contractor or workers


13Spreading/Infections of

COVID-19

mild illness to

pneumonia, fever,



in severe case

Creating awareness about

emergency situation10 7 70 5 4 20 Site Supervisor

Severity Scale: 10= Very Hazardous; 0 = Not Hazardous

Probability Scale: 10= Very Likely; 0 = Not Likely

`

Encounter unforseen event

about covid 19 at the workplace

which goes beyond workplace

control

Monitoring and

controlling the

COVID-19 situation

at workplace and

reporting to

Employer in a regular

fashion

Employers representatives visit

at site

Display contact no.

of nearby COVID

designated hospital,

police station at site

office to handle

emergency situation

and report of GTCL

headquarted for

further assistance

ID Name Duration Start Finish Predecessors

1 GTCL SCADA&Telecom Project2 EPC contract sign 1 d 2019/11/11 2019/11/113 Contract effectiveness date 1 d 2020/3/17 2020/3/174 Overall project duration 400 d 2020/3/17 2021/4/205 Procurement 168 d 2020/3/17 2020/8/316 Design procurement 126 d 2020/3/17 2020/7/20 3SS7 SCADA/RTU Procurement 126 d 2020/3/17 2020/7/20 3SS8 Telecom Procurement 168 d 2020/3/17 2020/8/31 3SS9 BD Civil & Installation Team

procurement168 d 2020/3/17 2020/8/31 3SS

10 Design 62 d 2020/7/21 2020/9/2011 SCADA/RTU System design 20 d 2020/7/21 2020/8/9 712 Telecom System design 20 d 2020/9/1 2020/9/20 813 Civil Design 20 d 2020/9/1 2020/9/20 914 Equipment Manufacture 92 d 2020/8/10 2020/11/915 SCADA /RTU equipment Manufacture 40 d 2020/8/10 2020/9/18 1116 Telecom equipment Manufacture 50 d 2020/9/21 2020/11/9 1217 Transportation 97 d 2020/9/19 2020/12/2418 SCADA、RTU equipment transportatio 45 d 2020/9/19 2020/11/2 1519 Telecom equipment transportation 45 d 2020/11/10 2020/12/24 1620 Site construction,installation &

commissioning175 d 2020/9/21 2021/3/14

21 Civil construction 90 d 2020/9/21 2020/12/19 1322 SCADA equipment installation and

testing60 d 2020/11/10 2021/1/8 18FS+7 d

23 Tower & Telecom equipment installation and testing

50 d 2021/1/4 2021/2/22 19FS+10 d

24 Pre-commissioning 20 d 2021/2/23 2021/3/14 2325 Completion of Facilities 7 d 2021/3/15 2021/3/21 2426 SCADA & Telecom training 14 d 2021/3/22 2021/4/4 2527 Acceptance of Facilities 30 d 2021/3/22 2021/4/20 25

11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5tr 4 2020 Qtr 1 2020 Qtr 2 2020 Qtr 3 2020 Qtr 4 2021 Qtr 1 2021 Qtr 2

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Deadline

Schedule

Manual Schedule

Note: Procurement and design work has been postponed by covid-19.Especially Telecom procurement,because India sub contractor's company has been severely impacted by covid-19,and not sure when will back to smoothly operation.

Project: GTCL SCADA & Telecom ProjectDate: 2020/7/11

RISK ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT PLAN ON COIVD-19

CONTRACK NAME Design, Build, Procurement & Supply, Installation, Construction, Testing and Commissioning of SCADA and Telecommunication System for Chattogram-Feni-Bakhrabad Gas Transmission Parallel Pipeline Project

CONTRACT No. 28.14.0000.817.02.009.19 dated 11st November 2019

EMPLOYER Gas Transmission Company Limited (GTCL) EPC CONTRACTOR NARI TECHNOLOGY CO.LTD

LOCAL SUB CONTRACTOR Castle Construction Co.Ltd TASK / LOCATION Chattogram-Feni-Bakhrabad

DATE OF REVIEW: 2020/7/12 REVISON 01

CONDUCTED BY:Md. Abdul Hai,Senior Manager (Engineering)

APPROVED BY:Syed Nayeem Abdullah,CEO.(Names, Designations,

Signatures)(Name, Designation,

Signature)

PART I: RISK ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT PLAN ON COIVD-19

1. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION 2. RISK EVALUATION 3. RISK CONTROL

No. Step / Sequence/Event Potential Hazards Possible Health & Persons-at-Risk

Existing Risk Control (if any)

Seve

rity

Prob

abili

ty

Risk Priority Number

Additional Risk Control Measures

Seve

rity

Prob

abili

ty

Risk Priority Number

ActionAction Officer's

SignatureOfficer

Designation(Follow-up date)

1 Arriving site using public transport COIVD-19 Infections during travelling

mild illness to pneumonia, fever, cough, sore throat and headaches even death in severe case.

Give advance safety advice day before travel to site 5 6 30

Use proper respiratory mask, hand gloves, googles, use hand sanitizer frequently, maintain physical distance

5 3 15 Site Supervisor

2 Workers arrive at site from dormitory Infected Workers Entering to Site

mild illness to pneumonia, fever, cough, sore throat and headaches even deathin severe case

Creating awareness among worker about the early symptom of COIVD-19 and display cautionsign

5 6 30 Check body temperature at the site entrance 5 2 10 Site Supervisor

3 Conducting construction works COIVD-19 Infections during close contact

mild illness to pneumonia, fever, cough, sore throat and headaches even death in severe case

Creating awareness among worker about the early symptom of COIVD-19 and display caution sign

5 7 35

Display safety banner about COIVD-19, Using raspatory mask, goggles, maintain physical distance, washing hand repeatedly at workplace


4 Workers having lunch in workplace COIVD-19 Infections during close contact


Education workers about COIVD-19 and teach importance of maintain personnel hygiene at work place

5 4 20Make sure physical distance & hygiene of plates, water bottle during lunch and snacks break.


5 Staying at dormitory COIVD-19 Infection during close contact


Isolation of new workers for 7 days at dormitory before allowing to site. Educating workers about COIVD-19 and encourage repeatedly hand washing with soap water.

5 8 40

Ensure sure physical distance & personnel hygiene maintain. Nobody allowed to go outside of dormitory without emergency. Provide vitamin C, andensure plenty of sleep for boost immune system


6 Going outside for groceries and other essential shopping

COIVD-19 Infection during close contact


Not allowing workers to go outside without any valid reason and nominate designated person to minimize risk for groceries and shopping for others

6 8 48Ensure not to go outside without wearing Gloves, Face shield, respiratory mask, goggles.


7 Returning to dormitory COIVD-19 Infections during close contacts


Not allowing unauthorized personnel at workers dormitory. 5 8 40

Ensure that soap solution is used for washing hand before entering to dormitory gate.Wash cloth andhaving shower immediately after return from outside.


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8 Recruitement of unaware workersCOIVD-19 Infections during due to lack of awareness


Educating workers at workplace 6 6 36

Postering about COIVD-19 around the workplace to intnsify awareness and not recruting heedless workers/manpower


9 Encountered Heedless Workers/Supervisor at Workplace

COIVD-19 Infections during due to lack of awareness


Educating at workplace 6 9 54Conducting awareness and trainning program about COIVD-19


10 Encountered undesignated people at the site

COIVD-19 Infections during due to lack of awareness


Site security at the entracne 6 7 42Reinforcement of security measures and not allowing to the workplace without ID card


11 Encountered sudden fever and severe coughing of workers Spreading COIVD-19


Isolatin Area at workplace 8 7 56

Display contact no. of nearby COIVD-19 designated hospital at site office to handle emergency situation


12 Employers representatives visit at site Spreading/Infections of COIVD-19


Keeping safe physical distance while briefing to contractor or workers

5 7 35

Check body temperature at the site entrance;Display contact no.of nearby COIVD-19 designated hospital, police station at site office to handle emergency situationand report of GTCL headquarted for further assistance


13Encounter unforseen event about COIVD-19 at the workplace which goes beyond workplace control

Spreading/Infections of COIVD-19


Creating awareness about emergency situation 10 7 70

Monitoring and controlling the COIVD-19 situation at workplace and reporting to Employer in a regular fashion


NOTE: Severity Scale: 10= Very Hazardous; 0 = Not Hazardous

Probability Scale: 10= Very Likely; 0 = Not Likely

Risk Priority = Severity x Probability

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PART 2: EMERGENCY MEASURES

1 Emergency measures

1.1 Identify the nearby COVID-19 designated hospital,display contact number of hospital

1.2 Set police station at site office as isolation area to handle emergency situation

1.3 Report to GTCL and Local public health authorities to seek for further assistant and medical treatment

1.4 Inform workers and tracking their health condition

2 General Flow Chat for Emergency Protocol

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