Initial Environmental Examination

February 2013

Viet Nam: Sustainable Rural Infrastructure Development Project in the Northern Mountain Provinces Subproject 34: Improving Linh Nham – Deo Nhau Road and Upgrading Van Han Market, Dong Hy District, Thai Nguyen Province Prepared by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development for the Asian Development Bank

ABBREVIATIONS

ADB - Asian Development Bank

AH - Affected Households

AP - Affected Persons

CPC - Commune People’s Committee

CSB - Commune Supervision Board

CSC - Construction Supervision Consultant

CPMU - Central project management unit

DARD - Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

DIA - Direct Impact Area

DONRE - Department of Natural Resources and Environment

DPC - District People’s Committee

EM - Ethnic Minority

ESC - Environmental Supervision Consultant

EMP - Environmental Management Plan

IEE - Initial Environmental Examination

IIA - Indirect Impact Area

MONRE - Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment

PPC - Province People’s Committee

PPMU - Provincial Project Management Unit

SIA - Secondary Impact Area

SRIDP - Sustainable Rural Infrastructure Development Project in the

Northern Mountain Provinces

UXO - Unexploded Ordinance

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABBREVIATIONS ............................................................................................................................... ii

TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................................................................................................................... iii

LIST OF TABLES ............................................................................................................................... iv

I. INTRODUCTION ..............................................................................................................................1

II. DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT ........................................................................................................2

a. Description of Linh Nham – Deo Nhau road .......................................................2

b. Describe the subproject: Van Han market ..........................................................3

III. DESCRIPTION OF EXISTING ENVIRONMENT ...........................................................................9

IV. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT SCREENING ................................................................................ 12

V. OUTLINE OF ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP) ................................................... 27

A. Environmental impact mitigation plan .............................................................................. 27

B. Environment monitoring plan ........................................................................................... 33

C. Environmental Compliance Monitoring ............................................................................ 35

D. Assign tasks in implementation of EMP ........................................................................... 39

E. Monitoring and reporting system ...................................................................................... 41

F. Budget for EMP implementation ...................................................................................... 42

VI. COMMUNITY CONSULTATION AND PROJECT INFORMATION DISCLOSURE ................... 43

A. Description of activities to date ........................................................................................ 43

B. The results of community consultation up to reporting time............................................. 44

C. Community consultation activities in the future ................................................................ 45

VII. GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM .................................................................................... 46

VIII. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ........................................................................ 46

Appendix 1: Cost for EMP implementation ...................................................................................... 50

Appendix 2: Minutes of agreement to get soil for leveling fields and minute of exploitation borrow

pits between households and PMU.................................................................................................. 52

Appendix 3: Some pictures on the environment status of Linh Nham – Deo Nhau road and Van

Han market ....................................................................................................................................... 61

Appendix 4. Consultation activities .................................................................................................. 67

Appendix 5: Consultation and participation document ..................................................................... 68

Appendix 6: Documentation of public consultation .......................................................................... 81

Appendix 7: Source of data used in the reporting process ............................................................ 80

Appendix 8: Sample Complaint Form ............................................................................................ 81

LIST OF TABLES

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Table 1: General data of the subproject ..............................................................................................2

Table 2: Description of background environment of the study area for the subproject ......................9

Table 3.1: Environmental impact Screening of Linh Nham - Deo Nhau road .................................. 12

Table 3.2: Environmental impact screening of Van Han market upgrading..................................... 22

Table 41: Environmental impact mitigation plan for Linh Nham - Deo Nhau road ........................... 27

Table4.2: Environment management plan for Van Han market upgrading project .......................... 31

Table 5: Environment impact monitoring plan .................................................................................. 33

Table 6.1: Environmental compliance monitoring plan for Linh Nham - Deo Nhau road ................. 35

Table 6.2: Plan for environmental regulation compliance monitoring for Van Han market .............. 38

Table 7: EMP Implementation Plan.................................................................................................. 39

Table 8: Monitoring and reporting system ........................................................................................ 41

Table 9: Budget for EMP implementation ........................................................................................ 42

Table 10: Community consultation and information disclosure ....................................................... 43

Table 11: The results of community consultation ............................................................................. 44

Table 12: Proposed community consultation activities .................................................................... 45

Table 13: Estimated for disclosure information activities ................................................................. 50

Table 14: Cost estimation for implementation of capacity building and training .............................. 51

Table 15: Attendance in consultation meetings ............................................................................... 81

Table 16: Matrix of issues and concerns ......................................................................................... 82

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I. INTRODUCTION

A. Subproject rationale

1. Sustainable Rural Infrastructure Development Project in Northern Mountain provinces (SRIDP) is being

implemented through a sector loan from Asian Development Bank (ADB). Ministry of Agriculture and Rural

Development (MARD) is the Executing Agency for the sector loan. SRIDP coverage are 15 mountainous

provinces in Northern Vietnam (Bac Giang, Bac Kan, Cao Bang, Dien Bien, Ha Giang, Hoa Binh, Lai Chau,

Lang Sơn, Lao Cai, Phu Tho, Son La, Thai Nguyen, Tuyen Quang, Vinh Phuc, Yen Bai).

2. While the poverty levels throughout the country had been significantly reduced as a result of

development efforts; the statistics in mountain provinces above had indicate rather slow improvement during

the last decade (47% in 2002, 32.3% in 2006 and 27% in 2008)1. Part of the problem is due to the

inadequate access facilities, social services, and commercial opportunities. It is for this reason that GOV and

ADB had pursued the SRIDP to provide sustainable access facilities in these poverty stricken mountain

provinces. These infrastructures include rural roads, public markets, irrigation and water supply facilities. As

a part of the SRIDP, the Subproject “ Road improvement Linh Nham – Deo Nhau and Van Han market,” will

be implemented at Dong Hy district, Thai Nguyen Province.

B. Subproject Objectives

3. The Subproject aims to improve the rural road linking two poverty strike agricultural communes in the

Dong Hy District that serves as access to social services centers and upgrade common market Van Han,

facilitate agricultural production exchange in locality.

C. Project Alternatives

4. Efforts to minimize the adverse social impacts of the Subproject include the shifting of the proposed

road alignment at various points to avoid human settlements, public facilities, water bodies, and hilly areas.

In addition, impacts on business disruption and income loss during construction of upgrading Van Han

market are unavoidable however efforts can be made to minimize these adverse impacts. Likewise, the

need for borrow pits in the construction of embankments will be minimized and the Subproject will, whenever

feasible, use materials from cuttings in the construction of embankments.

5. Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) has been prepared to meet the Social Policy Safeguards

requirements of ADB2 and GOV

3. The IEE contains the following contents:

(i) Section II: Description of the project

(ii) Section III: Description of the existing environment

(iii) Section IV: Environmental impact screening

(iv) Section V: Outline environmental management plan

(v) Section VI: Public consultation and disclosure activities

(vi) Section VII: Grievance Redress Mechanism

(vii) Section VIII: Conclusion and Recommendations

1 Report and Recommendation of the President to the Board of Directors, ADB, September 2010

2 Environmental guideline (2003)

3 Law on environmental protection approved by the National Assembly of Socialist of Vietnam on 29 November, 2005

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II. DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT

Table 1: General data of the subproject

Description Subproject data

1. General information

1.1 Subproject name Road improvement Linh Nham-Deo Nhau and Van Han market,

Dong Hy district

1.2 Subproject type Rural road improvement, common market upgrading

1.3 ADB Environment Category Category B

1.4 Project employer Management Board for SRIDP -Thai Nguyen province

1.5 Address of project Owner Group 28 Hoang Van Thu ward - Thai Nguyen city

1.6 Name and title of Head of Subproject

Owner Bui Tien Chinh, position: Director of PPMU

1.7 Telephone, fax and email address of

Subproject Owner

0280.385.5484.

sonnptn@thainguyen.gov.vn

1.8 Name of Environmental Officer of PPMU Le Quang Hieu

1.9 Telephone, fax and email address of

PPMU Environment Officer 0972.477.087 hieuphoyen@gmail.com

2. Description of subproject

a. Description of LinhNham – Deo Nhau road

2.1 New project or rehabilitation project Rural road improvement

2.2 Grade of road (Technical Standards) Grade V-mountain road

2.3 Designed speed (km/h) 30 km/h

2.4 Length and width of road (km)

- Current status: 19,44Km; Width=5-6m

-Design: Length 19,44Km; embankment =6.5m;

Pavement=3.5m; shoulder=2x1.5m

2.5 Road surface (asphalt pavement,

concrete, gravel, etc.)

- Current status: Earth fill road

- Design: 2 layer asphalt pavement

2. 6 Bridge number and length - Current status: 01 Khe Mo bridge, bridge slab: L=13.5m at

station: Km1+147;

- Design: The spillway is designed as combining overflow

crossing through Cau Mai spring (Km12+876) with round culvert

D100.

2.7 Number and size of culvert - Total: 64 culverts

- Current status: 28 culverts are available, including pipe culvert

D50, D75, D70, D100, D80, D60, D30.

- Design 36 new culverts, with typical diameter is 100cm

2.8 The length of the drainage works - Current status: Earthwork drainage system on the route is

mainly degraded and filled by soil or grass, transmission capacity

is low, rainwater damages pavement seriously.

- Design: Trapezoidal cross-section earth canal, size

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(40x40x120) cm. Inclined slope sections is ≥ 6%, the bed of the

ditch is reinforced by boulders and cement mortar which is 25 cm

thick.

2.9 Extent of land acquisition: The current width of the road ranges from 5.0 to 6.5m, while the

design of the road width is 6.5m. Therefore, the width of the site

clearance is estimated at 0-1.5m along the route. However, for

the positions of cut slope and embankment slope, it needs to be

wider for ground clearance. Total of permanently acquired land is

of 80,456 m2

No branch road is upgraded under this subproject

2.10 Number of other major and minor

roads crossing the subproject alignment

The project road starts at the junction with National Highway 379

and Linh Nham - Deo Nhau road, the road ends at the boundary

between two districts of Dong Hy and Vo Nhai.

2.11 Number of water ways crossing the

road

- Khe Mo spring, Ngon Cat spring and Cau Mai spring cross

through the project road

2.12 Number of hills and mountains cut

across by the road

The subproject road running along the foothills. Cutting through

Lau Ha mountain in Nhau pass

b. Describe the subproject: Van Han market

2.13 New project or rehabilitation project Road Upgrading and construction of market structure

2.14 Total upgraded market area 2,448.6 m2

2.15 Market structure

Area: 431.4 m2, the structure is built with bearing steel structural

frame roof, and iron steel sheets roofing.

Two gables and the lobby are built with concrete and masonry

bricks

2.16 Toilet

Area: 40,2 m2,Brick wall and reinforced concrete roof.

Thai Nguyen PPMU had officially confirms to add aseptic tank as

an important part of rural market in the Construction documents.

The drainage system of the market will also be built. The waste

water of this facility will be discharged into the drainage system

of Van Han commune.

The drainage system of the commune exists as drainage canals

flow around the commune without treatment process, diseases

and odor problems may arise as a result of it. Water used within

the subproject area is from dug wells.

2.17 Paths in the market, yard Reinforced concrete structure, grade 200, 20cm thick

2.18 Water supply Installation of pumps and wells

2.19 Drainage system

Drainage ditches are connected to the drainage system of

residential sites. The drainage system of the commune exists as

drainage canals flow around the commune without treatment

process, diseases and odor problems may arise as a result of it.

2.20 Solid Waste treatment Concentration landfill is built in accordance with general plan of

commune. Waste is transported and disposed at the landfill.

2.21 Lighting system Connection to the existing electricity distribution system of the

commune

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3. Construction activities

3.1 Commencement date (month/year) 7/2013

3.2 Completion date (month/year) 1/2015

3.3 Number of workers Estimated about 100 workers

3.4 Construction camps required (Yes/No) Yes, 3 workers camps/tents will be built

3.5 Construction in rainy season (Yes/No) Yes (in favorable weather conditions) or just some preparations

for constructions

3.6 Concrete or asphalt mixing plant/s

(Yes/no) Yes, 3-4 mobile plants

3.7 Location and extent of borrow area and

description of material source/s

Source of materials

+ Soil for construction will be exploited at the hills of the

communes of Khe Mo and Van Han where vegetations are

mainly shrubs and weeds, not located near waterways nor

houses of local people. The hills for soil exploitation is not high,

therefore the risk of landslide occurring during exploitation

process is likely to not happen. Utilizing of these borrow pits are

in agreement for exploiting hill’s soil of the owners and in

accordance with local government (see enclosed documents)Soil

is exploited the most from 5 borrow pits at Km5+100, Km8+600,

Km10+800, Km12+200, Km18+50. The surveyed estimate of the

reserves is sufficient to upgrade the route (37,000 m3), average

distance of transport is 1 km.

+Cement, steel: Supplied from Chua Hang town, average

distance of transport is 15 km

+Stones of all types are exploited from Nui Voi quarry in Dong Hy

district, average distance of transport is 12 - 15 km

Temporary yards for construction materials will be determined

by the Contractors. Materials can be temporarily stored in the

yard of CPC’s office, other public offices or temporary rented

land.

3.8 Method on management of excess

excavated/surplus soil

The survey and interview of landowners were implemented by

PPMU and engineering design consultants, through which, the

landowners have been informed of the impacts to their lands by

these construction activities. It is planned that redundant soil will

be used to elevate field level along the road owned by farmer

households who have agreed and have expressed their desire

for such land filling.

After being filled, it is expected that these raised lowlands will

have an improve productivity and other land use potentials, due

to its resultant low flooding potential during the rainy season. On

the other hand, elevation of the lands is not higher than the road

that ensures drainage capacity both sides of the road. There are

6 main dumpsites along the road at Km8+200; Km9+600;

Km14+100; Km15+400; Km17+600; Km19+400 which are low

lands the owners of which desire them to be elevated. Other low

lying lands to be leveled with excavated soil along the road are

owned by the local government.

3.9 Type and approximate quantity of Preliminary estimates:

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construction materials + Volume of excavated soil :430 599 m3

+ Volume of filling soil27 973 m3

+ Steel: 28 tons

+ Macadam of all sizes 35,000 m3

+ Boulder 1,000 m3

3.10 Quantity of solid waste generated from

construction (monthly in terms of m3)

+ Soil and broken stones is estimated at about 400m3/month.

+Domestic wastes per head is calculated at about

0.3kg/person/day. Total about 900kg/month for 100 workers

3.11 Number and conditions estimate of

vehicles and construction machines

There are of about 22 units of vehicles and construction

machines planned to be used during construction phase, include

bulldozers, lifts, graders, rollers, trucks.

4. Operation and maintenance activities

4.1 Maximum allowable speed 30km/h (limited conditions)

4.2 Expectedload (tons) 10 tons

4.3 Expected traffic volumes Traffic volume growth: 10%/year

4.4 Descriptions of maintenance activities

- Linh Nham – Deo Nhau route:

Activities on route maintenance will be carried out by the Road

Management Board (RMB) of Dong Hy district. The maintenance

activities include road-side repair, painting and replacing the sign

noards, clearing soil and weeds in the drains and sluices,

clearing trees and shrubs on either road side, repair the crack

positions and potholes and other minor damages

Operation and maintenance of mountain road Grade V are

conducted by Communal People Committees (CPCs) of Khe

Mo,Van Han in coordination of RMB of Dong Hy district

The routine maintenances will be done on the basis of approved

technical-economic reports. The maintenance activities for the

works will be implemented once every five years and costs

account for approximately 30% of total investment

- Van Han

Van Han CPC will be the recipient of the Van Han market. The

CPC is responsible for establishing a Market Management Unit.

The market fixed fee tariff to be collected from the market

locators, will be based on the state regulations. The fee

collection will be used to pay for the services of the Market

Management Unit and other necessary services. The unit will

also be responsible for maintenance of the facility.

5. Resettlement and land acquisition 4

5.1 Number of affected households 601 households

5.2 AHs loosing > 10% productive land or

livelihood source

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5.3 Number of APs that must relocate 0

5.4 Total land area to be acquired (m2) Temporary = 0 m

2 Permanent = 80,456 m

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5.5 Total government land to be acquired Temporary = 0 m2 Permanent = 0 m

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4 This data is taken from Resettlement Plan

5.6 Agricultural land area to be acquired(m

5.7 Forest land to be acquired (m2)

5.8 Aquaculture land to be acquired (m

5.9 Residential land to be acquired (m

5.10 Garden land to be acquired (m2)

5.11 Other land to be acquired (m2)

6. Subproject cost

6.1 Total cost of subproject

Figure 1: Vicinity map of subproject area and

Van Han market

5.6 Agricultural land area to be acquired(m2) Temporary = 0 m

2 Permanent = 14,728 m

Temporary = 0 m2 Permanent = 14,723 m

5.8 Aquaculture land to be acquired (m2) Temporary = 0 m

2 Permanent = 360 m

5.9 Residential land to be acquired (m2) Temporary = 0 m

2 Permanent = 13,392 m

Temporary = 0 m2 Permanent = 37,113 m

Temporary = 0 m2 Permanent = 0 m

VND 82,844,935,000 equivalent to 3,971,473 USD

Figure 1: Vicinity map of subproject area and surrounding areas

Rural road

LinhNham – DeoNhau

Van Han market at

Km10+310

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Permanent = 14,728 m2

Permanent = 14,723 m2

Permanent = 360 m2

Permanent = 13,392 m2

Permanent = 37,113 m2

Permanent = 0 m2

VND 82,844,935,000 equivalent to 3,971,473 USD

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Figure 2: Map of subproject and locations of borrow pits, disposal sites

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: Worker’s tents at 3 location at Km2+094; Km7+730;

Km16+730

: Borrow pits at 5 locations at Km5+100, Km8+600,

Km10+800, Km12+200, Km18+500

: Dump sites at 6 locations at Km8+200; Km9+600;

Km14+100; Km15+400; Km17+600; Km19+400

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Van Han market at

Km10+310

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Figure 3: Typical cross section of road

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III. DESCRIPTION OF EXISTING ENVIRONMENT

6. The Direct Impact Area (DIA) covers the existing 19.44 km long and 6 m wide road (measured from

embankment toe) and 2,448.6 m2

and Van Han market site adjacent to the alignment road in Van Han

commune..The Secondary Impact Area (SIA) is the strip of land 100 m to each side of the DIA. The Indirect

Impact Area (IIA) covers the subproject beneficiary area corresponding to the 2 communes traversed by the

road which includes: Khe Mo and Van Han.

Table 2: Description of background environment of the study area for the subproject

Description Subproject data

1. Subproject location

1.1 Communes: Khe Mo, Van Han

1.2 District: Dong Hy

1.3 Province: Thai Nguyen

1.4 Geographical

location:

21038’00-21

0 42’00 N

1050 52’00-106

0 02’00 E

2. Natural environmental conditions

2.1 Air quality There is no sign of high level of re-suspended dust in the subproject due to:

(a) The project is located in the rural area where there are no industrial zones, factories

or large scale construction works for a long time

(b) Prevailing livelihood activities in the subproject area are mainly agriculture, some

services which pose almost no possibility of high level of dust re-suspension.

(c) Gaseous emissions are mainly from transport such as motorbikes and few 4 wheel

vehicles.

2.2 Noise and vibration - The noise level in the area is low, typical of rural areas. Main noise source comes from

transport such as motorbikes and few 4 wheel vehicles.

2.3 Climate and natural

disasters

- Rainy season lasts from May to October with the rainfall making up 70-80% of the

annual rainfall.

- Dry season lasts from November to April. Less rains and more sunshine with rainfall

making up only 20-30% of the total annual rainfall. The average rainfall during many

years is 2,000mmm, average temperature is 23.1 0C

- In general, the subproject area is less prone to inundation due to flood.

2.4 Topography and soil - The project road is located in the low hilly and cleavage terrain, alternating terraced

fields and some small villages of Khe Mo and Van Han communes. Overall, the terrain

elevation on the route does not change a lot, from 2m to 8m (except section goes through

Nhau Pass).

- Van Han market is adjacent to Linh Nham – Deo Nhau road at Km10+320.69 on the left

side in Pha Ly hamlet of Van Han commune.

- Land use in the subproject study area is mainly agricultural land for green tea and

timber trees.

2.5 Water bodies - The road to be upgraded crosses 3 streams of Cau Mai, Khe Mo and Ngon Cat

2.6 Ground water - It is observed that deep well having depth of 7-10m compared to natural ground level,

therefore it can be concluded that ground water in the area is deep. The groundwater

dynamics is seasonal based.

- At present, groundwater is mainly used for domestic use at households and small

business scale. Groundwater has not been used for irrigation.

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2.7 Water Quality Ground water: it is observed in the dug wells of households that there is no sign of

external pollution such as oil, organic residues or garbage leach.

- The surface water of the area is mainly used for agriculture production; there is no sign

of surface water pollution because there is no industrial factory or significant pollution

source in the study area

2.8 Natural Hazards - The subproject area runs along hilly foot so it will not be affected by inundation. Only

some lowly embanked roads along the streams are often flooded during rainy season,

particularly in section of overflow building through Cau Mai stream at K12+876

2.9 Terrestrial flora and

fauna

- Terrestrial flora: These are mainly green tea and planted timber trees.

- Fauna: Mostly domestic animals that include cattle, pigs, goats, poultry and others.

- Wildlife: Mostly insects (i.e. mosquito, snails, etc.), common birds, amphibians, and

reptiles.

- There is no wildlife found that are listed in Red Book.

2.10 Aquatic flora and

fauna

- Aquatic flora and fauna include common fishes (i.e. carp, anabas, mullets and popular

ones in rivers and streams in delta area of Thai Nguyen) and crustacean species: such

as shrimps, crabs (Somanithelphusma),

- Aquaculture:

+ There are farmed fish such as carp, anabas, mullet, pike in household ponds for

household consumption.

- There are no aquatic species found in the subproject study area that are listed in Red

Book.

2.11 Protected areas

Protected area The subproject will not affect any historic or cultural heritage.

3. Environmental and social conditions

3.1 UXO The subproject route and Van Han market are existing structures regularly used by the

local residents and traders, so there is no possibility of any UXO.

3.2 Land use The communes Van Han and Khe Mo that has jurisdiction over the subproject(rural road

and market), have a total natural area of 9,563.58 ha. The area has the following land

uses: agricultural land (4,131.28 ha), forest land(4,963.85 ha); aquaculture land (39.5 ha);

residential land (160.43 ha); and unused land area (268.52 ha). (Source: Statistical

yearbook of Dong Hy district, 2011).

3.3 Residential lands

traversed Residential areas are built along and adjacent to the subproject road

3.4 Rural infrastructure During construction, some electricity poles will have to be moved as these are located

within the road corridor. Arrangement will be made for the transfer and restoration of this

facility to ensure the continuity of electric power service to the local residents..

3.5 Agriculture - Agriculture: mainly green tea and paddy rice. Other crops include sugarcane, bean and

planted timber trees (i.e. eucalyptus)

- Aquaculture: fish farming of common popular freshwater fishes

3.6 Population (direct and

indirect beneficiaries)

- Van Han commune has 9,822 people (2,365 households), population density is at 150

persons/km2;

- Khe Mo commune has 6,952 people (1,792 households), density of 230 persons/km2.

(Source: Statistical yearbook of Dong Hy district, 2011).

3.7 Ethnic minorities In the study area, the Kinh is majority, ethnic group accounts for only approximately 40%,

of which the Tay (17%) is the most numerous followed by the Nung (13%). Income of

100% of ethnic minority households is from agriculture. Due to low degree of cultivation,

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the percentage of ethnic minorities which are classified as poor households is very high.

Of the 602 affected households, 139 (23%) are ethnic minorities.

3.8 Livelihood - The main livelihood of the community is agricultural production, making up 99% of the

local population in the area.

- Poverty incidence (in accordance with poverty line of the Government): the overall

poverty rate of the two communes Khe Mo and Van Han in 2011 are, 7.4% and 21%

respectively. The poor households are mainly policy preferential households, households

with members having disabilities, or female-headed households without support.

3.9 National/ Cultural

heritage

There is no cultural heritage in the project area.

3.10. Public health - Some coetaneous diseases or eye diseases due to unsafe water sources for domestic

use; or yellow teeth as Fluorine concentration exceeds the allowable threshold in

domestic water.

- Common diseases in the summer are: diarrhea, fever, dengue, typhoid, etc.

- Upper respiratory track infection such as sinusitis, sore throats, etc.

3.11 Traffic and

Transportation

characteristics

- The present motorized transport volume is not great, mainly serving agriculture

production, domestic use and part of small scale construction activities

- Prevailing forms of transport aside from walking are bicycles, motorbikes and small size

cars.

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IV.ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT SCREENING

7. An environmental impact assessment (EIA) is an evaluation on the possible positive or negative impact

that a proposed project may have on the environment, together consisting of physical, biological and social-

economic aspects. To identify and evaluate the impacts of any one project, there are various methods

commonly used for environmental impact assessment such as check-list method; matrix method; the Battelle

environmental evaluation system; and cost-benefit analysis method.

8. In this part of the report, the consultant used the check-list method, which is widely used and generally

sufficient for small scale projects having Category B classification.

Table 3.1: Environmental impact Screening of Linh Nham – Deo Nhau road

IMPACT

Potential impact

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF IMPACT LOCATION

AND SCOPE

yes/no

minor/si

gnifican

t

negative/

positive

temporary/

permanent

1. Impacts in pre-construction stage

1.1 Impact on

households,

causing living

land or

agricultural land

loss

Yes Minor Negative Temporary

The subproject entails the upgrading of the existing

road with minor widening and adjustments made to

some sections to conform to the technical

requirements of Mountain road Type V. The

Subproject will acquire about 13,392 m2 of

residential land, 37,113 m2 of garden land, 14,728

m2 of annual crop land, 360 m

2 of aquaculture

land, and 14,723 m2 of forest land. The impact is

judge to be not significant since there are no HH to

be relocated and none of the APs will lose more

than 10% of their productive land or livelihood

source.

However, loss of forest lands which are mainly

productive forest owned by local people, will lead

to loss of asset and income of people. Moreover,

some of common animals (birds, rodents…), may

be displaced, however, these can transfer to other

wilderness areas nearby..

2. Impacts in construction stage

2.1 Possibility of

filling up

cultivation areas

along the route

Yes Minor Negative Temporary

Location: Cultivation areas belonging to 2

communes of Khe Mo, Van Han that are located

along the road and at lower elevation as compared

to the current road surface.

Scope: during the construction, soil erosion and

soil and stone falling into creeks or fields may

happen causing filling or sedimentation of fields for

streams. The subproject also has impacts on

agriculture production as non-fertile soil from

excavated embankments may cover farmlands and

silt waterways causing reduced water conveyance

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IMPACT

Potential impact

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF IMPACT LOCATION

AND SCOPE

yes/no

minor/si

gnifican

t

negative/

positive

temporary/

permanent

capacity. While a portion of the excavated

materials can be used as backfill, this only

accounts for about 6% of the redundant materials,

and therefore most of the spoils will have to be

disposed properly. However, since part of the

subproject scheme is to use the redundant soil as

backfill materials for elevating selected adjacent (to

the road) low-lying agricultural lands, then the

impact would have been reduced to medium.

Efforts will have to be done by the contractor to

avoid disposing soil near water ways such as

streams and irrigation canals. Also, the rich organic

top soil would need to be removed first prior to

backfilling, as this will need to be placed on the top

of the leveled farmland to ensure no loss to

agricultural productivity.

2.2 Obstruction

of local

travelling

Yes Minor Negative Temporary

Scope: Limited mobility of local people is a

problem during the harvest time of agricultural

products (green tea, paddy rice, cash crops) during

the months of May and October. Moreover, the

travelling of pupils, farmers and traders at Van Han

markets is also affected by the construction

activities most especially along road sections

undergoing upgrading.

If the temporary stockpiles along the road are not

well managed, the small transport such as

bicycles, motorcycles, and wagons will be placed

at risk, especially during night time and low light

periods such as dawn and sunset.

However, as the construction is prescribed to be

done on individual section by section basis, the

movement of local people using the road is still

possible with a few difficulties through the portion

under construction. Likewise, the difficult period is

only during two months of the year, so proper

scheduling of works that avoid these heavy vehicle

traffic conditions can be easily done. The impact is

assessed to be negative but minor,

Location: Residential areas in 2 communes (Khe

Mo, Van Han) alongside the road;

The Khe Mo secondary school of Khe Mo

commune.

Van Han market of Van Han commune.

2.3 Social

disorders at

residential

Yes Minor Negative/

Positive Temporary

Scope:

- Positive: Migrant workers from other provinces

living in the project area may facilitate cultural

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IMPACT

Potential impact

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF IMPACT LOCATION

AND SCOPE

yes/no

minor/si

gnifican

t

negative/

positive

temporary/

permanent

areas near

upgrading roads

due to presence

of migrant

workers

exchange and promote service trade activities in

the locality.

- Negative: May cause conflicts between migrant

workers and local people due to cultural

differences, may rise to social evils such as theft,

robbery, prostitution, and spread of infectious

diseases (i.e. HIV/AIDS) etc. However, the

residence time of worker in worker’s camp/tents is

short due to requirement of construction on each

route section. Moreover, “In-house rules” for

workers to be enforced by the contractor may help

minimize the negative impacts. The impact is

assessed as minor, both positive and negative,

and will be felt only during the construction period.

Location: Residential areas in Khe Mo and Van

Han communes.

2.4 Risks of

health and

safety of

workers and

local people

Yes Minor Negative Temporary

Scope: Following problems can happen during the

construction:

- The transport of construction materials and

wastes through residential areas of communes

may affect the traffic safety of commuters and

pedestrians.

- Stockpiles and machineries gathered along the

road can serve as traffic hazards to motorist and

pedestrians most especially at night when there

are minimal to no lighting at all..

- Construction vehicles and equipment, have

direct impact on health and safety of workers and

local people that are exposed over long periods

tore-suspended dust, excessive noise, vibrations

and exhaust gases emitted during the transport of

materials and operations of construction

equipment. Domestic waste and sewage from

workers camp will have adverse impacts on the

quality of water, land and air found within the

subproject area.

- The critical areas however are the two

sparsely populated built-up areas along the road

alignment. Negatively effecting these areas is

remote considering the location of the 3 workers

camp, 5 borrow pits and is 6 soil disposal sites are

outside of these settlement areas. Similarly, the

public health risk will only be present during the

construction period which is temporary. These

conditions support the assessment that this

adverse impact is minor and temporary.

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IMPACT

Potential impact

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF IMPACT LOCATION

AND SCOPE

yes/no

minor/si

gnifican

t

negative/

positive

temporary/

permanent

Location: The Khe Mo secondary school of Khe

Mo commune

Van Han market of Van Han commune

Residential areas along roads of 2 communes of

Khe Mo and Van Han

Intersection with National Road No. 379

2.5 Risk of

natural

disasters

Yes

Minor Negative Temporary

Scope: Some lowly embanked section of the road

that crosses streams are often flood during rainy

season, particularly in section of the overflow

bridge crossing Cau Mai stream at K12+876. If

flash flooding occurs during the construction of the

upgraded spillway, such event may cause accident

to construction workers, motorist or pedestrians

who are at this section at the time of the natural

calamity occurrence.

The impact however is avoidable considering

proper scheduling of construction works thru this

single critical stream crossing, during dry season.

The risk is also only felt during the construction of

the spillway, and such threat will disappear upon

completion of such works. The impact is therefore

considered negative but minor, and temporary

Location: Crossing Cau Mai stream and alignment

road, low lands along the road

2.6 Wastes and

sewage

generated from

construction

tents

Yes

Minor Negative Temporary

Scope: solid wastes generated are mainly organic

wastes and redundant food from workers tent. It is

estimated 100 workers for whole construction will

generate 30kg of organic wastes and redundant

food per day. In the mountain area with high

demands of livestock, the redundant foods and

edible organic waste can be used for cattle feed.

Therefore, wastes generated from worker’s tents

are insignificant.

Domestic waste water from the 3 workers tents

may contain pathogenic bacteria among others,

which if not properly treated, can pollute the

receiving waters, and if ingested by local people

can cause gastro-intestinal diseases. Following

good construction practices, that are to be

integrated into the TOR, the contractor is required

to install sanitary field toilets that have septic tanks

and sufficient water supply. Only effluent from

these septic tanks can be allowed to flow into

streams and other water bodies.

Location: the 3 temporary worker’s tents

alongside the subproject road for upgrading.

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IMPACT

Potential impact

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF IMPACT LOCATION

AND SCOPE

yes/no

minor/si

gnifican

t

negative/

positive

temporary/

permanent

2.7 Impacts of

excessive noise

on residential

areas

Yes Medium Negative Temporary

Scope: at each road section, 01 shoveller and 01

concrete mixer will be mobilized for construction

together with 10 ton trucks to transport

construction materials.

The noise from construction activities at the

construction site can affect the Khe Mo Secondary

School with its teachers and pupils during class

time.

Moreover, vehicles transporting construction

materials can have impact on the residential areas

(during their sleep) if they transport during night;

However, the sensitive areas are two built-up rural

areas where sparse residences and limited number

of public institutional facilities have been built. The

general terrain in the subproject area is open

valley, with low hills that are well ventilated. Any

gaseous pollutants, dust, noise and vibrations can

easily be dissipated. Similarly, the site being

vegetated with common grasses, paddy rice and

cash crops; can easily absorb the noise and

vibration generated from construction activities

Noise generated by construction vehicles and

equipment can easily be dissipated. Similarly, the

few units of construction equipment operating

during daytime don’t make significantly noise to

cause much alarm for local residents. Finally, the

construction time of each road section is not too

long, therefore, the impact of noise and vibration is

negative, minor and temporary to last only during

the construction of each segment.

Location: The Khe Mo secondary school of Khe

Mo commune.

Residential areas, Khe Mo secondary school of

Khe Mo commune., CPCs, Van Han market of Van

Han Commune, health centers along the road in

the 2 communes of Khe Mo and Van Han

2.8 Air pollution

because of dust

or construction

vehicular

exhaust (CO,

NOx, SOx, etc.)

Yes

Minor Negative Temporary

Scope: Operation of construction transport

vehicles and equipment are sources of emissions,

and its movement thru unpaved roads causes re-

suspension of dust particles,

Burning asphalt and garbage generates also

significant amount of emission.

The terrain on which the subproject road alignment

is located is wide, open and well ventilated, so

emissions and dust generated can easily be

dissipated by wind. Impacts are to be felt only

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IMPACT

Potential impact

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF IMPACT LOCATION

AND SCOPE

yes/no

minor/si

gnifican

t

negative/

positive

temporary/

permanent

during the construction phase and the effects are

reversible.

The impact of dust re-suspension can last only

during construction time (17 months); and will be

relevant only at the section traversing the 2

commune built-up areas. The impact therefore is

considered not significant.

Location: The Khe Mo secondary school of Khe

Mo commune.

Residential areas along roads of 2 communes of

Khe Mo and Van Han

Van Han market of Van Han Commune

2.9 Soil is

polluted by oil

leaked from

construction

vehicles and

equipment

Yes Minor Negative Temporary

Scope: These petroleum-based hazardous

substances can leak from construction vehicles

and equipment during their operation, and/or

during maintenance work, and the pollutant can

spread to cultivation lands adjacent to the route,

causing negative effects to plants. However, the

estimated number of construction vehicles and

equipment are few, so the probable amount of

petroleum leakage may not be significant to affect

the adjacent lands. Asphalt wastes are those found

in batching plants and containers that are regularly

washed for maintenance purposes. Asphalt is an

expensive material that comes in drums or other

seal containers to avoid spillages. With proper

management of asphalt preparation and

application in the road works, waste bitumen that

are washed from the containers are minimal The

impact is to be felt only during the construction

phase. . Therefore, the possibility of soil pollution

is small. The contractors have to regularly check

their equipment to make sure these work

efficiently.

Location: Location of cultivation areas alongside

the road.

2.10 Impact on

quality of

surface water,

and aquatic

environment,

due to

introduction of

contaminants

into the

waterways such

Yes Minor Negative Temporary

Scope: Contaminants during subproject

construction could be carried away by rain and

surface-water to flow into the existing waterways

and cause the deterioration of its water quality and

affect the aquatic environment in it. Similar to soil

contamination in item #2.9, surface water such as

the Cau Mai, Khe Mo and Ngon Cat streams may

be affected by contaminants from the construction

works. However, the total number of construction

equipment and vehicles are small whose combined

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IMPACT

Potential impact

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF IMPACT LOCATION

AND SCOPE

yes/no

minor/si

gnifican

t

negative/

positive

temporary/

permanent

as soil

droppings,

leakage of

motor oil, and

lubricants,

construction

chemical waste

and/or domestic

waste water

oil leakages may not be significant to impact the

water of these natural drainage assuming the

waste does reach the river/streams.

Also, amounts of asphalt and construction

chemical waste coming from washed water of

containers/batching plants (during maintenance

work) may not also be significant to affect these

water ways, as maintenance work is done a few

times and normally during the time when asphalt is

already being laid on the road alignment.

Domestic wastes on the other hand are confined to

the 3 possible areas where temporary construction

workers camp/tent are to installed. These camps

are provided with garbage collection facilities, and

temporary water closet to contain and treat the

domestic waste of 100 (estimate) workers.

Likewise soil contamination of the water meantime

earth works are being conducted in the 3 water

crossings is very possible. However, the proper

timing of these works preferably during the

summer may minimize the impact, which is

temporary and only to be felt during the

construction phase. Soil sediments will eventually

settle to the bottom of the waterway even without

intervention, however, the amount needs to be

minimized in order that these do not reduce the

water conveying capacity of the stream.

The impact is temporary to be felt only during the

construction period, and soil contamination of

surface water is reversible.

Location: Khe Mo, Ngon Cat and Cau Mai

streams along the subproject road.

2.11 Impacts on

infrastructure

system such as

communication,

information,

electricity etc.

Yes Minor Negative Temporary

Scope: Construction activities can affect the

existing electricity network. A number of these

found within the road corridor will have to be

transferred and restored. The final number of poles

to be moved and length of power cables to be

restored will depend on the final road dimensions

and alignment contained in the detailed

engineering design. The said report is still being

prepared as of this report preparation. The

relocation and restoration of electric power will

have negative but minor impacts as restoration

work is not long (temporary impact) and it is

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IMPACT

Potential impact

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF IMPACT LOCATION

AND SCOPE

yes/no

minor/si

gnifican

t

negative/

positive

temporary/

permanent

standard that the local electric power company

takes care of the work so long as they are informed

well in advance by the subproject owner.

Location: along the road

2.12Impacts on

surrounding

environment of

the borrow pits

Yes Minor Negative Temporary

Soil used in construction is exploited by the

contractors from earth hills in Khe Mo and Van Han

communes along the subproject road. The

exploitation has been agreed and permitted by

local governments of Khe Mo, Van Han and the

owners of the hills. However, following

environmental impacts should be taken into

account:

- Dust, noise caused by shovels, excavators and

the transport of exploited soil will affect the lives of

households living near these hills;

- Collapsed and erode slopes can present a risk to

safety of local people who cultivates nearby and of

workers involving in the exploitation of materials;

waste soil also can fill in nearby fields;

- Rainy water and soil overflowing on hilly slope

can cause to fill drainage canals near the hills.

Each earth hill has soil deposit of 2,000 – 4,000 m3

which will be exploited for the construction of 2 -

6km of road.

The impact is negative, however this may only be

minor as the total amount of filling materials is at

27,930 m3. This amount can be well provided from

a part of the excavation soil from the existing

alignment of 430,599 m3 because it is likely that

not all of the excavated materials could be suitable

as filling materials, So there will be a need to

exploit other soil from the borrow pits. The

contractor, in this case, shall take measures to

ensure safety at the borrow pits. The strict control

of environmental safety and the monitoring

coordination from CSC, CSB and local

governments could help reduce impacts at these

areas.

Location: Hills listed in the Annex

2.14 Benefit of

work or

livelihood by

hiring local

workers

Yes Significant Positive Temporary

+ Location: 2 communes in the subproject area

(Khe Mo, and Van Han) and surrounding

communes.

+ Hiring of local labor force is given priority,

especially qualified members of poor households,

policy preferential households, and female headed

households. This local hiring workers will increase

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IMPACT

Potential impact

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF IMPACT LOCATION

AND SCOPE

yes/no

minor/si

gnifican

t

negative/

positive

temporary/

permanent

local HH income, and promote poverty reduction in

local community. When local people are employed

in construction works, this will solve short-term

employment for the 100 directly-hired workers.

3. Impacts in operation stage

3.1 Increase

abilities of

accessibility to

markets,

schools, jobs,

health center

and other

services

Yes Significa

nt Positive Long-term

Location: Communes of Khe Mo, Van Han of

Dong Hy district

Scope: the subproject road will enhance the

accessibility to services and public facilities such

as markets and district health clinics, reducing

traveling time, transport costs .

In the subproject area, there are 05 schools, 04

health stations and 04 local markets in the line

connected to the district administration center by

National Highway 379

Reduction of transport cost for local agricultural

products to the market will result in the increase of

farm incomes, better access to social services, and

therefore improvement of local socio-economic

conditions, and reduction in poverty levels.

3.2 Changes in

terms of traffic

safety Yes Significant Negative Long-term

Location: on the subproject road, especially at the

intersections.

Scope:

The route had been designed following GOV road

quality standard. These standards take into

consideration technical as well as safety of

motorist using the road. Similarly, environmental

nuisance such as dust level is reduced, road

surface is smooth and warning signs installed.

These are intended to make motoring convenient,

comfortable and safe.

- Negative: The improved road condition is

expected to favor an increase in the vehicular

traffic volume. While the improve road will favor

more motorist, it will also encourage over-speeding

which may cause accidents. The traffic projections

in the future had estimated at 10% increase in

vehicles using the route daily.

The positive impact is significant since it already

addresses a chronic access problem in the thru the

improvement of subproject road, thereby making

travel convenient, reduced transport maintenance

cost and reduction in accidents related to poor

roads. However, excesses such as drunk driving

and over speeding are most possible, but are

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IMPACT

Potential impact

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF IMPACT LOCATION

AND SCOPE

yes/no

minor/si

gnifican

t

negative/

positive

temporary/

permanent

controllable with the support of local authorities.

3.3 Increased

noise and

vibrations level

due to

increased traffic

volume

Yes Minor Negative Long-term

Location: The residential area along the road

Scope: Growth of vehicular traffic volume (10%

per year) is expected to result in the increase noise

levels and vibration along the road. Ambient noise

created by the increase in traffic may affect local

residents, institutions (i.e. hospital, health centers,

schools, etc.) that are located within the SIA.

The effects of noise and vibration are insignificant

as (a) the population density is low, (b) local terrain

and vegetative cover can easily dissipate these

nuisances; and (c) the traffic volume is not high

(the traffic volume increase is as small as 10%.

3.4Changes in

levels of dust,

air quality, due

to traffic volume

increase.

Yes Minor Negative Long-term

Location: Residential areas of communes located

alongside the road

Scope: Growth of vehicular traffic volume (10%

per year) is expected to result in the increase in

vehicular emissions which include Particulate

Matter (PM10) which are find dust particles made

of hydrocarbons that are created during engine

combustion. Dust particles from fine soil, however

had been almost removed since the upgraded road

is already paved with asphalt. PM10 (large

quantities) created by the increase in vehicular

traffic may affect local residents, institutions (i.e.

hospital, health centers, schools, etc.) that are

located within the SIA.

However, the impact is small as the (a) the

population density is low, (b) local terrain and

vegetative cover can easily dissipate these

nuisances; and (c) the traffic volume is not high.

3.5 Changes of

land use

patterns in

areas next to

subproject area

Yes Significant Positive Long-term

Location: Cultivation areas and residential areas

along the road

Scope:

- Positive: In the SIA, once the subproject road is

improved, local entrepreneurs may be encouraged

to expand their current business, as well as invite

investors to establish commercial ventures which

can create new jobs, increase economic

development in the area, and improve the life of

the local residents.

- In view of the positive developments within the

subproject area, it is most possible that the land

use of the area along the SIA may shift from

agricultural to commercial and residential. The

change is significant since it is long term, covers

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IMPACT

Potential impact

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF IMPACT LOCATION

AND SCOPE

yes/no

minor/si

gnifican

t

negative/

positive

temporary/

permanent

initially the direct beneficiary areas but can expand

to adjacent areas.

- Negative: Without proper land use planning and

enforcement of this approved plan, spontaneous

and uncontrolled establishment of residential and

commercial structures along the road leads to

other environmental issues (i.e. untreated

wastewater, uncollected solid waste generation,

social disturbance, inadequate delivery of basic

services, etc.).

3.6 Changes to

the value of

natural

landscape/visibl

e

Yes Significa

nt Positive Long-term

Location: Along the road

Scope: Among the benefits of the subproject is the

all-weather conditions of the upgraded road that is

not be affected by flooding, stable slopes not

affected by landslides, and improved landscape

resulting from restoration of temporarily used

lands. This condition may encourage local people

improve their houses and garden, and others.

These improvements contribute to the betterment

of the area’s aesthetics.

3.7 Creating

employment for

local community

Yes Minor Positive Long-term

Scope: In the SIA, once the subproject road is

improved, local entrepreneurs may be encouraged

to expand their current business, as well as invite

investors to establish commercial ventures which

can create new jobs, increase economic

development in the area, and improve the life of

the local residents.

Location: Along the entire subproject road

Table 3.2: Environmental impact screening of Van Han market upgrading

IMPACT

POTENTIAL IMPACT

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF IMPACT LOCATI\N

AND SCALE yes/no

minor/

significant

negative/

positive

temporary/

permanent

1. Impacts in pre-construction stage

1.1 Increased

waste materials

from the

dismantlement of

old structures

Yes Minor Negative Temporary

Location: Van Han market and adjacent areas

Scope: Materials from the existing market that

should be dismantled include bamboo pile,

plastic roof, cement, concrete and broken

bricks. The irresponsible dumping of waste

materials in wrong place will affect the

neighboring areas most especially if these are

productive agricultural lands or waterways.

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The volume of waste materials is not significant,

and some of these can even be reused by local

people. Proper coordination with local

authorities or concerned persons for the reuse

and disposal of inert materials is required. This

adverse impact is minor, and to be felt only

once.

1.2 Increased

noise, and dust

level

Yes Minor Negative Temporary

Location: the neighboring areas of Van Han

market

Scope: increased noise level due to the

operation of workers and equipment to

dismantle structures, especially jack hammers

and bulldozers will affect the daily activities and

sleep of local people living nearby the route in

hamlets of Khe Mo 2, Tien Phong, Ao Rom 1,

Ao Rom 2, Ao Dau, Hai Ha, Cau Mai, Van Han,

Pha Ly, La Dum, Ap Che, Lang Hoa, Thai Hung

in Khe Mo commune and Van Han commune.

The type and make of the existing market will

not require heavy equipment and noisy jack

hammers to dismantle. Manual labor may be

more appropriate to deploy and at the same

time provide livelihood for the local people. By

using manual labor, it is most possible that the

debris may still be reused by local people, in

contrast to heavy equipment which will definitely

demolish the structures and its components.

Manual labor will not generate as much noise

as heavy equipment, and they will only operate

in the morning where there is light. Dust is

inevitable, but can be minimized. The impact is

therefore adverse, but minor and temporary to

last only during the dismantling period.

2. Impacts in construction stage

2.1 Disruption in

the trading

activities and

commercial

transactions in the

area

Yes Small Negative Temporary

Location: Van Han market

Scope: The market is to be built on the existing

one, so land acquisition is not necessary.

Currently there are about 80 people doing small

businesses in the market. The average revenue

is about 6 mill. VND/person. But during the

construction of the new market, the existing

locators/traders may have to move to a

temporary market situated along the road near

the subproject market for upgrading. It is

possible that a reduction in revenue may

happen during the 18 months of construction,

since the space provided in the temporary

market may not be enough (the temporary

market is located 500 m far from the old market,

with an area of 2,000 m2

compare to total

upgraded market area of 2,448.6 m2

for traders

to store their goods for sale, or the support

facilities such as sufficient clean water, electric

power, solid waste collection and disposal, and

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sewage are not adequate; such that buyers opt

to do their marketing elsewhere.

The disruptions and temporary relocation of

trading activities will affect: (i) income of

households (ii) hindering movement of transport

thru the temporary facility; (iii) may attract more

social evils such as petty thief; (iv) solid wastes

collection and disposal; (v) sanitation problem

due to possible inadequate toilet and water

supply, which may lead to public health issues.

The impact is small considering that the loss

income (if any) can be reimbursed as part of the

REMDP allowances, the market fees collected

by the local government from vendors will be

reduced, temporary utility facilities (i.e. water

supply, electric power, garbage collection,

drainage, etc.) will be provided by the contractor

as part their contract, and impact period is only

limited to a year, and these effects are

reversible.

2.2 Increased dust

level Yes Small Negative Temporary

Location: Van Han commune

Scope: Construction activities (transporting

materials, soil excavation and shoveling) in the

market area may cause dust re-suspension

especially during the dry months. The dust

particles once it is blown by wind towards the

temporary market stall will have impact on food

quality and other merchandizes displayed and

sold uncovered in the market. Therefore,

sanitation and safety of consumers are at risk.

However, considering the limited volume of

foundation excavation and aggregate materials

needed for construction; this impact can be

considered as adverse, small and temporary, to

be felt only during the construction period.

2.3Risk of unsafe

conditions to

motorist and

pedestrians using

the commune road

fronting the

temporary market

Yes Small Negative Temporary

Location: The neighboring areas of Van Han

market

Scope: The concentration of traders in the

temporary market (near Van Han market) may

obstruct the flow transport and cause

inconvenience to local commuters, truckers of

merchandize, and local people living along the

village road of Van Han;

The transport of materials and waste during the

construction of the market will put more vehicles

on the communal road thereby slowing down

traffic speed and decreases the mobility of local

traffic and pedestrians.

If the construction site is not protected, local

people including children may stray into the

construction site (market in construction) and

may put themselves in risk of accidents (i.e.

falling into excavations, being hit by falling

objects from construction activities, etc).

The impact is small in view of the short segment

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of communal road that the temporary market is

located, the short duration of the impact which

is during the construction of the main market.

3. Impacts during operation stage

3.1 No adequate

waste water

pollution control

Yes Significant Negative Temporary

The upgrading of the market has included the

building of a public toilet of 40 m2.

Thai Nguyen PPMU had officially confirmed that

a septic tank will be installed as an important

part of the market facility.

The drainage system of the market will also be

built. The treated effluent of this facility will be

discharged into the drainage system of Van Han

commune.

The drainage system of the commune exists as

drainage canals flow around the commune

without treatment process, diseases and odor

problems may arise as a result of it.

In case the drainage system is not maintained

(cleared) regularly; the obstruction of the

drainage system will cause local water logging,

generating bad odor and insanitary condition in

the market area, affecting the food quality being

sold at the market; Sanitation and food safety

are very important aspects of the subproject

operations as deficiencies in this area may

seriously impact on the public health. Fresh

foods (i.e. meat, fish, vegetables, etc.) require

clean surroundings. Contamination of these

foodstuff due to dirty water used in washing the

merchandize may lead to gastro-intestinal

diseases of local people eaten foods which are

bought from the market.

The adverse impact is significant, and will

remain active until proper sanitation facilities

and practices are put in place.

3.2 Solid Waste Yes Medium Negative Temporary

A solid waste transfer tank will be built during

the construction for collection of garbage in the

market. Refuse will be transferred to the central

dumpsite of the district (Phuc Thanh dumpsite

in Dong Hy district, area of 8ha).

However, if the garbage in the tank is not

regularly collected and allowed to be kept for a

long time, this will lead to bad odor and

insanitary condition which affect households

living near the market.

The impact can be considered medium as

inadequate garbage collection can lead to

serious public health issues. The effect is

however temporary and it will remain until

regular garbage collection is resumed.

3.3 Fire incidents Yes Minor Negative Temporary

The poor awareness of trading households in

terms of fire prevention, especially during winter

when heating utilizing firewood and other

combustion able materials and the lack of strict

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management of the market management board

are among reasons for the occurrence of fire in

the market, affecting goods sold and putting the

lives of vendors, buyers, and residents of

adjacent areas at risk.

As it is a rural market in a mountainous area

where goods are not kept overnight in the

market stall. If fire does erupt after marketing

day, less flammable materials will be around.

Moreover, the fire can be extinguished quickly

with the use of common fire-fighting equipment

such as fire extinguishers and the participation

of vendors and local people in the market.

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V.OUTLINE OF ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP)

A. Environmental impact mitigation plan

Table 41: Environmental impact mitigation plan for Linh Nham – Deo Nhau road

Potential impacts Mitigation Measures Responsibility Cost

1. Pre-construction stage

Impact on affected

households, due to

loss of residential

and agricultural

lands

Implementation of mitigation measures as presented in the Resettlement Plan of the subproject. For impact relating to loss of forest land, some of measures to be applied to reduce effect: - Road alignment to be selected in a manner where minimal trees are to be affected;; - Notify affected people who having forest, trees within acquired areas to cut trees, dismantle assets and relocate crop; - Plant and restore vegetation in temporary borrow land as prior to operations stage. - Disclose environmental grievance redress mechanism to people

PPMU

Refer to the

approved RP

2. Construction stage

2.1 Possibility of

filling up cultivation

areas along the

route

- Before the construction of the next road section, the

contractors need to:

(i) Investigate the topography, vegetation status, cultivated

areas along the road of the next sections:;

(ii) Reinforcing road foundation to avoid landslides leading to

impacts on the nearby cultivation areas and reducing conflicts

between households having cultivation areas.

(iii) Informing the construction plan of the next section to the

heads of related village.

- Cleaning and clearing dropped sand and soil along the

constructed sections.

- At roads along the hill with earth slope higher than 12

degrees or steep slope should be excavated in form of

terraces to stabilize the slope and avoid erosion. At the road

crossing Nhau pass, terraces are excavated with 1m bench

width.

- Disclose environmental grievance redress mechanism to

people

Contractor

Included in

the contract

with

contractor

2.2 Obstruction of

local traveling

- Installing warning signs at strategic location within the

construction site;

- Promptly clean and clear dropped sand and soil along the

constructed sections;

- Disclose the construction plan and schedule to the

communities living at the subproject area through information

boards in CPCs, consultation meetings, etc.;

- In the construction of the river crossing through Cau Mai

stream, provide a temporary earth bypass to allow continued

access of vehicles and pedestrians. Warning signs to be

installed at the two approaches of the overflow bridge.

- Disclose environmental grievance redress mechanism to

people

Contractor

Included in

the contract

with

contractor

2.3 Social disorders - Setting up regulations for off-work hour activities; Contractor Included in

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at residential areas

near upgrading

roads

Disseminating customs and practices of local people to

workers;

- Disclose environmental grievance redress mechanism to

people

the contract

with

contractor

2.4 Risks to health

and safety of

workers and local

people

- Installing safety signs in the construction site;

- Avoiding construction activities during strong rains and

floods;

- Implement measures to reduce dust (i.e. watering of unpaved

roads during dry days, observed speed limits, etc.);

- Drain and fill stagnant water pools as soon as discovered.

- Organize periodical health checks for workers (once per 3

months during construction stage)

- Popularize the plan for prevention of infectious diseases to

the local people;

- Ensure safety for construction zones and minimize the

access to it by local communities.

- Installation at strategically location, safety warning signs in

work areas;

- Avoid construction activities during heavy rainy conditions;

- Clean up construction site after construction completion to

ensure safety for local people.

- Disclose environmental grievance redress mechanism to

people

Contractor

Included in

the contract

with

contractor

2.5 Risk of natural

hazards

- Roads along the hill with earth slope higher than 12 degrees

or steep slope should be excavated in form of terraces to

stabilize the slope and avoid erosion (proposed by survey and

design consultancy). At the road crossing Nhau pass, terrace

is excavated with 1m bench width.

- Low lands on the road where crossing Cau Mai , Khe Mo and

Ngon Cat streams are leveled with one more sub-base to

avoid inundation and reuse excavated road base.

- Install warning signs at sensitive positions during

construction where risk of landslide and inundation is

temporary (i.e. Cau Mai stream crossing the alignment road,

Nhau pass)

Contractor

Included in

the contract

with

contractor

2.6 Wastes and

sewage generated

from construction

tents

- Install waste bins at construction site and workers camp to

serve as temporary waste receptacles before burning or

burying as local custom,

- Contact local people residing near the road alignment, as to

who are interested to get the redundant food from workers

camp for use as animal feed. Indiscriminate rubbish dumping

on the neighboring areas is prohibited to avoid bad odor and

spread of diseases.

- The contractor is required to install sanitary field toilets that

have septic tanks and sufficient water supply at 3 worker

camps at Km2+094; Km7+730; Km16+730. Only effluent from

these septic tanks can be allowed to flow into streams and

other water bodies.

- Do not discharge untreated effluent directly into water bodies;

- Avoid construction of worker’s tents in areas prone to

frequent floods or near streams along the road, surface ways

that run parallel or cross the road, including Khe Mo, Ngon Cat

and Cau Mai streams

Contractor

Included in

the contract

with

contractor

2.7 Impacts of - Carry out periodic preventive maintenance of construction Contractor Included in

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noise on the

residential areas

equipment and vehicles;

- Limit construction activities during night time near the

residential areas;

- Disclose the construction plan and schedule, to the heads of

related village and representatives of local communities

the contract

with

contractor

2.8 Air pollution

because of dust or

exhaust (CO, NOx,

SOx, etc.)

- Periodic cleaning of the constructed road surface near the

residential areas which scatter along the road including

hamlets of Khe Mo 2, Tien Phong, Ao Rom 1, Ao Rom 2, Ao

Dau, Hai Ha, Cau Mai, Van Han, Pha Ly, La Dum, Ap Che,

Lang Hoa, Thai Hung in Khe Mo commune and Van Han

commune;

-Regularly water the unpaved road surfaces;

- Covering the cargo of trucks transporting construction

materials and waste, to make sure materials are not dropped

down on road;

- Ensuring that all construction vehicles and equipment are

periodically maintained: regular lubrication, promptly detect

breakdowns;

- Disclose environmental grievance redress mechanism to

people.

Contractor

Included in

the contract

with

contractor

2.9 Soil is polluted

by oil from

construction

equipment and

chemicals.

- Store chemicals in safe areas with concrete floor, roof for

avoiding rainwater and locate in non-flood-prone area/s;

- Ensure vehicles and construction equipment are maintained

in good working condition and promptly repaired for any

damage and/or oil leaks;

- Cover or plant around long-term material storages by

indigenous trees which grow quickly;

- Avoid directly discharge from concrete -mixing equipment to

rivers, stream and water-ways;

- Install wheel-washing equipment at the construction sites.

- Disclose environmental grievance redress mechanism to

people

Contractor

Included in

the contract

with

contractor

2.10 Increased

surface water

pollution

- Waste water, oil and grease leaked during the washing of

vehicles and equipment should be collected and separated

from general waste .

- Regular disposal of wastes to disposal site or wastes are

burned or burried as local custom ,

- Establish at temporary construction grounds secured

temporary storage areas that have concrete flooring and

roofing for toxic and hazardous construction materials (i.e. fuel

& oil,..) avoiding rainwater and preventing flooding

- Ensure that vehicles and construction equipment are

regularly maintained in good condition, promptly detect

breakdowns; machineries are within duration of use and

licensed by competent authority.

Contractor

Included in

the contract

with

contractor

2.11 Impacts on

infrastructure

system such as

communication,

information,

electricity etc.

- Proper coordination with electric company for transfer and

restoration of affected electric poles and transmission lines.

- Ensure that vehicles and construction equipment are

regularly maintained in good condition, promptly detect

breakdowns; machineries are within duration of use and

licensed by competent authority;

- Limiting construction vehicles speed in the residential areas

(under 15km/h) and along the road;

- Raising electricity line where the cable sag down to the road

Contractor

Included in

the contract

with

contractor

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after local government and electricity management agency

allow;

- Arrange appropriate operating hours of construction vehicles

when using regional traffic road to avoid obstructing the

movement /travel of local people.

- Installing warning signs to avoid collision with such

infrastructure as electric pole, houses

2.12 Management

of waste materials

- Classify excavated materials before reusing them for field

leveling;

- Toxic wastes are collected and gathered in waste bins; oil

and fuel for construction are kept in depot;

- Contract with local sanitation service to transport solid waste

to dumpsite as specified by the locality.

- Consult local governments and households of the elevation

of field leveling;

- Disclose environmental grievance redress mechanism to

people.

Contractor

Included in

the contract

with

contractor

2.13 Impacts on

surrounding

environment of the

borrow pits

- For impacts of dust and noise caused by excavator, shovel

and the transport of exploited soil on households residing near

the hills.

+ Regularly watering the road passing residential area

(during dry season) to reduce dust in the construction site

yet avoiding causing muddy condition;

+ The exploitation and transport of soil during night are

absolutely banned;

+ Washing wheels as the vehicles get out of the

exploitation site is necessary;

- For such impacts as: eroded or collapsed slope threatening

safety of local people cultivating nearby; safety of workers who

are exploiting soil and the possibility of waste soil filling nearby

fields

+ Excavate a trench to collect water around the borrow pit

leading to unused land before carrying out exploitation

activities;

+ Establishing fence to separate the exploitation site from

the outside area;

Cleaning materials spilled on the neighboring area as

soon as field filling is detected;

+ Compensating for damaged crops as agreed with locality

and in accordance with regulations of the state;

- For such impacts as water and soil along the hill filling

drainage canals nearby

+ Regular check and clean the canals which are affected

as soon as the filling is detected;

+ Coordinating with local governments to monitor and

detect impacts;

- Disclose environmental grievance redress mechanism to

people

Contractor

Included in

the contract

with

contractor

3. Operation stage

3.1 Changes in

terms of traffic

safety

Installing speed limit sign, load limit sign for vehicles to ensure

traffic safety

2. Disseminate knowledge about traffic safety to local people

DPC Dong Hy

Local budget

3.2 Changes in - DPC Dong Hy

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levels of noise,

dust, air quality,

due to traffic

volume increase.

- Plant trees along the road side to reduce the impact of dust,

noise, vibrations and vehicles emissions;

- Work with local officials to ensure regular cleanness of road

surface, shoulders and side ditches;

- Warning signs are to be installed in strategic locations to

warn motorist against excessive use of horn according to

regulations for sensitive areas, especially in areas next to

schools, medical stations, and CPCs;

- Enforce regulations for trucks travelling on the road to cover

cargo to avoid goods from dropping.

- Disclose environmental grievance redress mechanism to

people

Local budget

Table 4.2: Environment management plan for Van Han market upgrading project

Potential

impacts

Mitigation Measures Responsibilit

y

Cost

1. Pre-construction stage

1.1 Increased

waste

materials due

to dismantling

of old market

structures

Classifying waste materials and arrange neatly in one place within the

market grounds; such that waste materials as cement and bamboos can

be provided to local people so that they can be reused.

The materials that cannot be reused will be collected and a district

environment enterprise will be contracted to transport these waste

materials to the dumpsite as required by the local authorities.

Contractor

Included in

the contract

with

Contractor

Increased

noise level

- Dismantling operations during night and afternoon rest of neighboring

households is not allowed

- Ensure all vehicles and construction equipment are being well

maintained

Contractor

Included in

the contract

with

Contractor

2. Construction stage

2.1 Disruption

in the trading

activities and

commercial

transactions in

the area

- Disclose in advance the construction plan of the market to local

government (commune) and trading households in the market;

- Coordinate with local government to establish the temporary market

during construction stage. The responsibility of collecting garbage from

the temporary market will be that of the individual trading households;

Contractor,

Van Han

Communal

Peoples

Committee

Included in

the contract

with

Contractor

2.2 Increased

dust level

- Regularly water the unpaved market construction grounds during dry

days.

- Regularly clean dust in the construction site and spilled soil from

vehicles in the residential areas;

- The cargo of construction vehicles transporting materials should be

covered with canvas to ensure materials are not spilled on the road

during operations;

- Disclose environmental grievance redress mechanism to people

Contractor

Included in

the contract

with

Contractor

2.3 Increased

noise level

- Construction during night and afternoon rest of neighboring households

is not allowed

- Ensure all vehicles and construction equipment are being well

maintained

- Disclose environmental grievance redress mechanism to people.

Contractor

Included in

the contract

with

Contractor

2.4 Risk of

unsafe

- Erect fence to separate the market construction site from residential

and other areas neighboring the subproject site; Contractor

Included in

the contract

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conditions to

motorist and

pedestrians

using the

commune road

fronting the

temporary

market

- Arrange staff to look after the construction site; not allowing outsiders

to go into the construction site;

- Installing warning signs in areas prone to accidents in the construction

site.

- Vehicles transporting materials should follow traffic regulation, limiting

speed as crossing residential area, schools and temporary market;

- Material transport vehicles are prohibited from carrying load in excess

of road capacity

with

Contractor

3. Operation stage

3.1 Waste

water

- Regularly check and repair the market’s drainage system and its

connections.

- Dredge mud and clear the drainage canals of the market;

- Strictly enforce the no littering of garbage into the market’s drainage

system

Market

Management

Unit (MMU)

Local

budget

3.2 Solid

Waste

- The temporary garbage holding area has to be covered to avoid bad

odor from spreading or intrusion of flies and rodents that can spread

diseases, before these are transported to the local landfill;

- domestic waste water to be channel first to the septic tank and only its

effluent can be discharged into the commune’s drainage canal system;

- Regularly collect garbage and transport them to specified dumpsite of

the commune or district.

MMU Local

budget

3.3 Fire

incident

- Fire extinguishers should be provided and market staff trained in its

use

- Monitoring the neat and safe display of goods in the market.

MMU Local

budget

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B. Environment monitoring plan

9. Environmental impact monitoring is implemented to assess impacts of the project related to surrounding

environmental conditions.

Table5: Environment impact monitoring plan

Mitigation

measure Parameters Location Method Frequency

Responsibil

ity Cost

1. Construction stage

1.1 Erosion

control

-Soil erosion covering

farm lands;

- Siltation of waterways

- Farmlands and

waterways

adjacent to

unstable road

embankment;

- Farmlands and

residential areas

adjacent to borrow

pits & quarries

Observation After heavy

rain Contractor

Included

in the

contract

1.2 Traffic

management

- Hours delay due to

construction related

vehicular traffic;

- Complaints by local

residents due to

construction traffic.

- Farmlands and

waterways

adjacent to

unstable road

embankment;

- Farmlands and

residential areas

adjacent to borrow

pits & quarries

Observation After heavy

rain Contractor

Included

in the

contract

1.3 Proper

personnel

management

- Complaints by local

residents related to

actions by construction

workers

Residential areas

crossed by road Observation

Every

month and

when

receiving

feedback

from

community

Contractor

Included

in the

contract

1.4 Health and

Safety of

Personnel and

Nearby

residents

- Number of work

stoppages due to work-

related accidents

- Number of

construction site

accidents involving local

residents

Construction site Observation,

interviews

Every

month Contractor

Included

in the

contract

1.5 Proper

maintenance

of construction

equipment

and vehicles

- Number of vehicle and

equipment breakdown

- Volume of waste oil &

lubricants collected at

maintenance area.

Construction area,

Vehicle &

equipment

Maintenance area

Observation,

interviews

Every

month Contractor

Included

in the

contract

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Mitigation

measure Parameters Location Method Frequency

Responsibil

ity Cost

1. Construction stage

1.2 Noise

reduction Noise level

- Residential sites

along the route

- Van Han market

Observation

Every

month and

when

receiving

feedback

from

community

Contractor

Included

in the

contract

1.2 Dust

reduction Dust level

- Residential sites

along the route

- Van Han market

- work site

Observation

Every

month and

when

receiving

feedback

from

community

Contractor

Included

in the

contract

1.3

Construction

solid waste

management

-Volume of excavation

materials;

- Volume of excavation

materials reused;

- Volume of excavated

materials placed at

disposal site

- Volume of other

construction spoils and

debris delivered to

disposal site

-Construction site;

- Disposal site

Observation,

interviews Weekly Contractor

Included

in the

contract

1.4 Control of

surface water

quality

-Turbidity

- Indicator of oil, bad

odor and other visible

waste water;

- garbage at waterways,

Khe Mo spring,

Ngon Cat and

Cau Mai spring

Peripheral area of

the borrow pit

Observation

Every week

and after

heavy rains

Contractor

Included

in the

contract

2. Operation stage

2.1 Air quality,

noise

Re-suspended dust,

and noise

Residential sites

along the route Observation

Every 6

months in

the first 5

years of

operation

Dong Hy

CPC Provincia

l Budget

2.2 Traffic

safety

Number of

transportation

accidents, causes and

the seriousness of the

accidents

Residential sites

along the route,

intersections with

social

infrastructures,

road crossings

Discussion

with local

management

staff

Every 6

months for

the first 5

years of

operation

Dong Hy

CPC Provincia

l Budget

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C. Environmental Compliance Monitoring

10.Environmental compliance monitoring was conducted to check compliance with operating procedures, technical standards and/ or specification requirements for contractors in the environmental management plan (EMP)

Table 6.1: Environmental compliance monitoring plan for Linh Nham – Deo Nhau road

Mitigation measures

Parameters Location Methods Frequency Responsibility

Cost

1. Pre-construction stage

1.1 Measures to mitigate impacts due to loss of lands

- Information materials posted at CPC board (i.e. construction schedule; schedule of meetings, etc.) -Payment of compensation and other benefits to APs -Restoration of temporary affected lands; - Resolution of complaints/grievances of APs.

Road alignment

Observation, interviews

Monthly, or when actual payment of compensation & other benefits occur.

PPMU Included in the contract with the contractor

2. Construction stage

2.1 Control soil, rock to avoid impact on erosion, sedimentation into cultivation area, water pollution

- Verify stability of embankment and cut slope. - Verify cleanliness of drainage systems -Cleaning of construction areas of solid waste and debris. - Condition of materials storage areas

Construction site

Observation After heavy rain CSC Included in the contract with the PPMU

2.2 Manage borrow pits and temporary borrow areas (worker tents, storage materials)

Position and condition of material storage areas (away from waterway, concrete floor, covered top…)

Sanitation condition of

worker tents, waste

treatment equipment,

general conditions:

possible water supply,

drainage system

Construction site

Observation Weekly CSC Included in the contract with the PPMU

2.3 Implement traffic management plan

-Traffic warning signs installed at strategic areas - Road by-pass established in critical areas; - Information materials posted at CPC bulletin board to relay construction

Construction site

Observation Weekly CSC Included in the contract with the PPMU

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schedule; - Traffic aide deployed to assist motorist passing thru construction site;

2.4 Proper Management of personnel most especially migrant workers

- House-rules developed for construction personnel - Orientation held for construction workers on relationship with local population, health and sanitation. - Complaints/ grievances raised by local people and resolved

Workers camp; residences crossed by road.

Observation, interview

Monthly CSC Included in the contract with the PPMU

2.5 Occupational health and safety of Workers and local residents along road alignment

- Health and Safety Orientations held for workers; - Provision of Personal Safety Equipment and training on their use; - Provision of first aid station and arrangements with local health facility for treatment of workers and residents - Provision of sanitary facilities at worker’s camp and its cleanliness.

Workers Camp

Observation, interview

Monthly CSC Included in the contract with the PPMU

2.6 Manage and maintain construction equipment and vehicles in good condition

- Preventive maintenance of construction equipment and vehicles -Noise and exhaust generation by construction equipment and vehicles kept at allowable levels; covering of trucks; -Oil separators and

seal containers installed at vehicle/ equipment site

Residential areas, health centers, schools traversed by road; Worker’s camp/ vehicle maintenance area.

Observation, interviews

Weekly CSC Included in the contract with the PPMU

2.7 Implementation of dust and emissions reduction measures

- Water spraying of

open and unpaved

roads,

- Covered cargo and

limited load of trucks,

- Maintained condition

of construction

vehicles and

equipment for

construction

Planted trees around

Construction site

Observation Weekly Contract

or

Included in the

contract with the

PPMU

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temporary borrow

areas

2.8 Solid Waste management

- Number and

condition of

construction waste

disposal sites

- Number of condition

of temporary waste

disposal site;

-Number and

condition of

construction materials

storage site

Disposal sites and construction materials storage area

Observation Weekly CSC

Included in the

contract with the

PPMU

2.9 Prevention of damages to local utilities.

- Proper management of construction equipment and vehicles: (i) preventive maintenance of construction vehicles and equipment; (ii) Prompt repair of damaged vehicles and equipment on site; (ii) Establishment and observance of speed limits for construction vehicles and equipment - Coordination between Contractor and public utility company for affected assets requiring relocation/ restoration. - Posting of information materials on CPC board informing the people of schedule utility service disruptions

Construction area with vulnerable public utilities

Observation Weekly CSC

Included in the

contract with the

PPMU

2.7 Quarry sites and Borrow pits

Permits or clearances issued by competent government agencies Measures to reduce dust: regular watering, washing wheels, Trench to collect water,

Construction site

Review of documentation; Observation, interviews

Before start of exploitation; weekly

PPMU Included in the contract with the PPMU

3. Operation stage

3.1 Limit speed and load of vehicles

Number and position of signs along the road Number of accidents on the road

Along alignment road

Observation Once per 06 months during the 5 year of operation

CPCs

Allocated provincial budget for O&M

3.2 Measures to reduce noise, dust, air quality, due to traffic

Planted trees, warning signs to avoid excessive use of horn

Along alignment road

Observation Once per 06 months during the 5 year of operation

CPCs

Allocated provincial budget for O&M

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volume increase

Table 6.2: Plan for environmental regulation compliance monitoring for Van Han market

Mitigation measures

Parameters Location Methods Frequency Responsibility

Cost

1. Pre-construction stage

1.1 Proper disposal of waste materials after market dismantling

- Type and volume of

waste materials,

-Amount of materials

reused;

-Disposal of inert

waste in Commune or

District landfill

Market

grounds,

landfill

Observation,

community

consultation

At the time of market dismantling

CSC Included in the contract with the contractor

2. Construction stage

2.2 Storage of materials

Condition of material storage areas

Construction site

Observation Weekly CSC Included in the contract with the PPMU

2.3 Construction equipment and vehicles

Noise and exhaust generation; covering of truck cargoes; oil/ fuel leaks; speed of transport vehicles; frequency of truck deliveries

Residential areas around market construction site

Observation Weekly CSC Included in the contract with the PPMU

2.4 Workers’ camp conditions

Cleanness; sanitary toilet, adequate water supply, waste collection facilities, general conditions

Worker’s camp

Observation Weekly CSC Included in the contract with the PPMU

2.5 Waste Management

Amount of reused excavated materials, Proper filling of low-lying areas using excavated materials and temporary waste storage area

Construction site

Observation Weekly CSC Included in the contract with the PPMU

2.6 Quarry sites and Borrowing areas

Approvals related to exploitation of borrow pits and quarry areas

Borrow pits and Quarry Areas

Viewing related documentation

Before starting on natural resources exploitation

PPMU Included in the contract with the PPMU

3. Operation stage

3.1 Waste Management

Frequency of waste collecting, number of rubbish bins in market

market site Observation Once per 06 months during the 2 year of operation

CPCs in subproje

ct area, MMU

Provincial budget

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D. Assign tasks in implementation of EMP

Table 7: EMP Implementation Plan

Organization

Roles and Responsibilities

Subprojects preparation Subproject implementation Subprojects operation

CPMU

Guide safeguard

consultants during the

preparation of IEE report.

Review and provide

comments on IEE

submitted by Safeguard

consultants

- Guide PPMU safeguards officer

on implementation of EMP during

construction period.

- Monitor progress during

construction period.

- Collect environmental reports

from PPMU

- Prepare 6 month monitoring

report and submit to ADB and

DONREs/DPC for review

- Guide PPMU safeguards

officers on

implementation of EMP in

the first operation year.

- Monitor progress in the

first operation year.

- Prepare Semi-Annual

Project environmental

compliance report based

on progress report

submitted by PPMU

PPC Not applicable

The Project employer with supreme

responsibility for environmental

activities of subproject during the

construction period

The project employer is

responsible for

environmental activities in

the operation stage,

including implementation of

EMP

PPMU

- Assist Safeguard

consultants hired by

CPMU and responsible

for the preparation of

IEE .

- Ensuring PPMU staff

are well trained in

environmental

management

- Responsible for EMP

implementation during pre-

construction and construction

stages;

- Ensure that details of contracts

and bidding invitation documents

include environmental

requirements.

- Implement inspection and

monitoring of environmental

concerns during construction

stage.

- Coordinate with CPMU on

environmental monitoring report

preparations

- Responsible for EMP

implementation during

first year of operation;

- Undertake investigation

and monitoring of

environmental concerns

during first years of

operation.

- Support the project

employer to propose the

environmental

requirements O&M

procedures.

DPC

Integrate

recommendations and

contributions of DONRE in

EMP

Monitor EMP implementation

through their own internal

monitoring system

Monitor EMP

implementation through

their own internal

monitoring system

Commune

Supervision Board

and local community

members

- Involve in consultations

and participate in the

identification and

preparation of

subprojects.

- Contribute ideas to

- Involve in environmental

monitoring activities as directed;

- Participation in the solution of

environmental problems if any

Involve in environmental

monitoring activities as

directed

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Organization

Roles and Responsibilities

Subprojects preparation Subproject implementation Subprojects operation

(CBSs 5 ) environmental

assessment document

once they receive it.

Contractor Not applicable

- Preparation of site EMP

acceptable to subproject owner to

meet general requirements of

subproject EMP

- Allocate sufficient resources to

meet the requirements and

obligations in site EMP

- Prepare monthly progress report

in their EMP implementation, and

whenever directed by the PPMU

Not applicable

CSC Not applicable

- Ensuring CSC staff are well

trained in environmental

monitoring

- Carry out the EMP monitoring in

accordance to contract TOR

- Prepare regular Monitoring

reports and submit to the PPMU.

Not applicable

5 CBSs, established under Decree 80/2005/QD-TTg Regulation for Participatory investment supervision, dated on 18/04/2005. Article 8

of Decree 80 provides the community with opportunities to inspect the compliance, monitor implementation and evaluate results of investments in commune, including environmental impacts.

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E. Monitoring and reporting system

Table 8: Monitoring and reporting system

Project Stage Type of Report Frequency Responsibiliti

es Submitted to Whom

Construction

Site Environmental

Performance Report

indicating the compliance with

EMP in field and monitoring

results

Monthly CSC

PPMU

EMP Compliance

Monitoring Reportindicating

compliance withsubproject

EMP and monitoring results

Monthly CSC PPMU

EMP implementation Report

indicating all activities

complying with EMP in field

and monitoring results

Every 6 months PPMU/CPMU ADB/DONRE/DPC

Subproject Environment

Report

indicating the overall

subprojectenvironmental

performance and EMP

compliance

At completion of

subproject CPMU ADB/DONRE/DPC

Operation

EMP implementation Report

indicating the compliance with

the subproject EMP

commitmentsduring the

operations and maintenance

Every 6 months in

first 5 years of

operation

PPMU CPMU, ADB

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F. Budget for EMP implementation

Table 9: Budget for EMP implementation

Pre-construction

stage Construction stage Operation stage Total

Implementation of

approved

Resettlement Plan

8,744,754,000

VND (see

REMDP)

Included in the contract

with the contractor Provincial budgets Various

Environmental

monitoring Not applicable

Included in the contract

between PPMU and CSC; Local budgets

Included in contract

between investor

and stakeholders

Training for

enhancing capacity

on environmental

monitoring

Not applicable

Included in CPMU training

cost

Total: 40,0000,00 VND

(detail in annex 1)

Not applicable 40,000,000 VND

Community

monitoring Not apply

Local budgets

(as in Decision No.

80/2005/QD-TTg)

Local budgets

(as in Decision

No. 80/2005/QD-

TTg)

Local budgets

Community

consultation

As stated in the

consultant

contract

In the implementation cost

of CSC Not applicable

Included in contract

among investor,

stakeholders and

other sources of

capital

Public disclosure of

information

Consultant of

IEE preparation

and PPMU

Total: 12,300,000 VND

(detail in annex 1) Not applicable

12,300,000 VND

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VI. COMMUNITY CONSULTATION AND PROJECT INFORMATION DISCLOSURE

A. Description of activities to date

Table 10: Community consultation and information disclosure

Consultation method Details of activities

Consultation Meeting for

Khe Mo commune

Date held 21/04/2012

Location held Khe Mo CPC office

Invitees Khe Mo CPC, Youth Union, Women Union, Farmer

Association, affected people

Methods of invitation PPMU sent invitations to leader of the CPC, CPC

informed chiefs of the villages and the community based

organizations and the affected people.

Meeting agenda attached

(Yes/ No)

Yes

Minutes of meeting attached

(Yes/ No)

Yes

Number of participants 30 (See annex)

Consultation Meeting for

Van Han commune

Organization date 22/04/2012

Organization location Van Han Communal Peoples Committee

Invited people Van Han Communal Peoples Committee, CPC, Youth

Union, Women Union, Farmer Association, affected

people .

Methods of invitation PPMU sent invitations to leader of the CPC, CPC

informed chiefs of the villages and the community based

organizations and the affected people.

Meeting agenda attached

(Yes/ No)

Yes

Minutes of meeting attached

(Yes/ No)

Yes

Number of participants 40 (See annex)

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B. The results of community consultation up to reporting time

Table 11: The results of community consultation

Description of Issue

raised By Whom? Reference in IEE

Required Follow-up

Actions

Transportation safety during

hauling building materials

which affect local residents

nearby the route

Villagers Risks to health and safety

of residents and

construction workers

When constructing, it is

needed to reduce dust, safe

driving to protect residents

and school children

The rainy season from May

to October, roads are often

flooded and slippery,

difficulties in traveling and

the transportation of

construction materials

Villagers Risks to health or safety of

residents and construction

workers

Minimize the transport of

construction materials in the

rainy season

Possibility to cause

inundation during rainy

season

Villagers Risks of inundation or

pollution of surface water

Provide additional road-

crossover ditches, dredge

irrigation canal and put

concrete lids on the canal

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C. Community consultation activities in the future

Table 12: Proposed community consultation activities

Activity Participants Expected outcomes Schedule Cost Estimate

Organize direct

consultation meetings

with: (i)

representatives of

commune authorities;

(ii) representatives of

affected households;

(iii) DPC if necessary.

General

community

Notify the community

about activities and

construction schedule,

environmental

management methods,

and how to apply

information system based

on community feedback

Every 3 months

for large-scale

consultation

meeting;

Every week during

the construction

stage for

information

disclosure to CPC

Estimated in the

budget for EMP

Feedback

mechanism/ Fixing

mistakes

General

community

Feedback about

questions or

uncomfortable issues

about construction works

Every week ,

during

construction stage

In the contracts

signed between

stakeholders

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VII.GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM

11. The CPMU has developed a grievance redress and resolution mechanism for environment to address grievances and complaints related to EMP implementation in a timely and satisfactory manner for the on-going similar projects (Figure 4).

12. Every attempt should be made to establish a rapport between the affected communities and

the implementing agencies through frequent interactions and transparency thereby maximizing

the resolution of grievances at commune level. A three-stage procedure for redress of

grievances is proposed based on practice as follows:

(i) Stage 1: Complaints from affected people on any environmental damage caused by the project implementation will be lodged verbally or in written form by the affected people (refer to Appendix 8 for sample complaint form). The staff from commune/Commune Supervision Board will assess the level of environmental damage and report to the PPMU within 15 days of the complaint is received.

(ii) Stage 2: If no resolution can be reached or if no response is received from the liaison officer within 15 days of registering the complaint, the affected people can take their complaint to the District People Committee who will conduct a site investigation to assess the damage and discuss with a contractor during the construction stage to determine and immediately take the appropriate remedial measures within 30 days of the complaint is received.

(iii) Stage 3: If the affected people are not satisfied with the decision of District People Committee or in the absence of any response, the affected people can appeal to the DONRE or Provincial People’s Committee (PPC). The DONRE/PPC will provide a decision on the appeal within 45 days but not exceeding 60 days

6, from the day it is

received by the PPC. In this stage, DONRE/PPC will enforce PPMU to take the strong corrective action to resolve the problems either though enforcement of contractor’s duties under the signed contract or providing necessary additional actions under its overall duties of project implementation.

13. A complaint or a case to the Court of Law may be done separately or independently from the Project level Grievance Redress mechanism filing process. Implementers of the mechanism should be guided by appropriate government decrees related to complaints such as: Law on Complaints No. 02/2011/QH13; Article 64 of Government Decree 84/2007/ND-CP; Clause 2, Article 40 of Decree 69/2009; and regulation on grievance at Government Decree 75/2012/ND-CP dated 20/11/2012.

6 Law on Complaints, Article 28, Law No. 02/2011/QH13 dated November 11, 2011

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Grievance

Commune Supervision

Board/Commune People

Committee (CPC)

District People Committee

(DPC)

Construction Engineer/

Construction Supervision

Consultant (CSC)

CORRECTIVE

ACTION

Environment Police

CPMU/MARD

PPMU

Stage 3

Stage2

Stage1

DONRE/Provincial People

Committee (PPC)

Figure 4. Grievance Redress and Resolution Mechanism

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VIII.CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

II.The Subproject Road improvement Linh Nham - Deo Nhau and Van Han market will be carried

out by PPMU of Thai Nguyen province of SRIDPNMP in Dong Hy district, Thai Nguyen province.

III.Initial Environment Examination (IEE) of the project has been conducted and potential

environmental impactsof the subproject in the construction stage include:

For rural road of Linh Nham – Deo Nhau:

(i) Loss of agricultural and residential land due to land acquisition for road ROW;

(ii) Exploitation activities in the borrow pit and dumping sites in the communes of Van Han, Khe

Mo along the route affect the occupational safety of the workers and safety of the farmers,

also there is a risk of landslide affecting the farming areas together with dust and noise

affecting to the nearby households;

(iii) The construction of road limits the movement of the local residents, especially during sowing

and harvesting times in the farming areas along the roadsides;

(iv) Disturbance in living of the residential sites due to the presence of the migrant workers;

(v) Safety risks to workers and local residents.

For Van Han market:

(i) Increased waste materials from the dismantling of old market structures;

(ii) Increased noise and dust level

(iii) Disruption of vending operations and possible reduced income of market traders due to

dismantling of old market structures and transfer to temporary market stalls.

IV.During the operation stage, possible environmental impacts in Van Han market, include:

generation of waste water and solid waste that may cause bad odor and possible public health

problems to market buyers and adjacent residents if not properly collected and disposed. For the

road component, it is anticipated that improved access brought about by the upgrading works can

increase farm incomes, and uplift the socio-economic conditions of the farming communities along

the road alignment. However, the improved road also has its tendency of inviting vehicular

accidents due to drunk driving and over speeding

V.In general, these adverse environmental impacts are mostly not significant, they are temporary

and can only to be felt within the construction period. Land acquisition is inevitable but the scale of

the impact is not significant since none of the Affected persons require relocation, and none of

them will loose 10% or more of their productive land or livelihood source. Nevertheless, there are

issues identified though not significant, that can be minimized in the process of project

implementation. The mitigation measures have been studied and proposed in this report may apply

to the construction contractor, include the following activities:

(i) Reduce risk of landslide affecting the farming areas together with dust and noise affecting to

the nearby households: Reinforcing embankment to avoid land collapse leading to impacts

on the nearby cultivation areas and reducing conflicts between households having cultivation

areas; Regularly watering the road traversing residential and institutional areas (during dry

season) to reduce dust in the construction site yet avoiding causing muddy condition;

washing wheels as the vehicles get out of the borrow pit site is necessary.

(ii) Limiting the traveling demands of local people: Installing warning signs at the construction

site; Cleaning and clearing dropped sand and soil along the constructed sections; Disclosing

the construction plan and schedule to the communities living along the subproject alignment.

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(iii) Disturbance in living of the residential sites due to the presence of the migrant workers:

Setting up regulations for off-work hour activities; disseminating customs and practices of

local people to workers;

(iv) Safety risks to workers and local residents: Installing safety signs in the construction site;

Avoiding construction activities during strong rains and floods; Cleaning the construction site

to ensure safety of travelers.

VI.The subproject will promote the socio-economic development and poverty reduction. It increases

access to the public social services such as education, healthcare, rural markets for 40,000 poor

people in the 2 communes of Dong Hy district and 2 neighboring communes of Vo Nhai district

through reducing traveling time, reducing the traveling costs in trading goods and products among

the communes in the districts. Minimize the traffic congestion during rainy season and gradually

improve the cultural life of the local residents, transportation connectivity with many rural

infrastructure development projects and targeted programs of the districts and province on forest

tree planting, agricultural intensification and animal husbandry, to maximize the aggregate

economic benefits.

VII. Based on the institutional arrangements defined, the agencies involved in monitoring will

implement following tasks: Prepare measures and commitment to implement environmental

impacts mitigation measures (construction contractor); offer methods, human resources to

implement EMP monitoring tasks base on tasks built in the IEE (CSC); monitor compliance with

environmental regulations of construction contractors (PPMU).

VIII.Initial Environmental Examination (IEE)findings for the subproject indicates no significant

impacts on the environment, it means the subproject is a category B activity and it is recommended

that further assessment on the environment in the project area is not needed. Recommendation on

mitigation measures in EMP will be put into bidding documents and contractors will estimate total

expenditure for these mitigation activities and be paid when these measures are effectively

implemented.

IX.Based on the IEE, the Investment Project Preparation consultants, PPMU propose the

competent agencies to approve the Initial Environment Examination Report for the subproject on

“Road improvement Linh Nham – Deo Nhau and Van Han market” as a basis for the next steps to

ensure the progress and effective implementation of the project.

Consultant of report

preparation:

PPMU safety policy

official:

Signature: Signature:

Date: Date:

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APPENDIX

Appendix 1: Cost for EMP implementation

Cost for public information disclosure

Public information disclosure will be implemented by CSC before construction stage.

Information will be disseminated to the commune authorities and local people through following

measures: (i) meetings at the commune headquarters; (ii) send documents on measures, detailed

construction plan in each stage to the CPC. (iii) broadcast news about constructing activities during

construction stage. The documents are publicly posted at the CPC so that local people can read

and understand.

Table 13: Estimated for disclosure information activities

Estimated time: 17months

Activities Frequency Quantity Cost Estimated

cost Source of cost

Broadcasting on

the radio about

the construction

activities

Every 2 weeks

during

construction

process

2 times x 80

weeks = 160

times

30.000 VND

for each news

4.800.000

VND

In the contracts

signed between

investor and

stakeholders

Organizing large-

scale consultation

meeting with

representatives of

commune, district

and the family

involved in

construction

process

Every 3

months during

the

construction

7 times during

17 months

500.000 VND

for each

meeting

3.500.000

VND

In the contracts

signed between

investor and

stakeholders

Stick involved

information to

CPC and

residents

Every week

during

construction

process

80 times during

construction

process

50.000VND for

each news

4.000.000

VND

In the contracts

signed between

investor and

stakeholders

Total 12.300.000

VND

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Table 14:Cost estimation for implementation of capacity building and training

Contents Trainees Number of

trainees Cost rate (VND) Source of cost

Training on food hygiene,

occupational safety and

environmental protection

Workers and

technicians of

contractors

All workers

and

construction

staff on site

100 persons x

200,000 VND

/person =

20,000,000 VND

Included in the

contract between

contractor and the

stakeholders

Training on

environmenta

l

management

Waste sources

control

PPMU staff

3 persons 500,000

VND/person x 3

person =

1,500,000 VND

Included in the

contract between

contractor and the

stakeholders

Impact

assessment,

environmental

risk control

PPMU Staff

3 persons 500,000

VND/person x 3

person =

1,500,000 VND

Included in the

contract between

contractor and the

stakeholders

Environmental

monitoring

PPMU staff

CSC Staff

8 persons

include 3

persons in

PPMU and 5

persons in

CSC

500,000

VND/person x 8

person =

4,000,000 VND

Included in the

contract between

contractor and the

stakeholders

Enhancing

awareness and

access to

environmental

legal system

PPMU staff

CSC Staff

8 persons

include 3

persons in

PPMU and 5

persons in

CSC

500,000

VND/person x 8

person =

4,000,000 VND

Included in the

contract between

contractor and the

stakeholders

Training for

enhancing

capacity of

environmental

monitoring

CSC Staff 5 persons 5 persons x

1,000,000

VND/person =

5,000,000 VND

Included in the

contract between

contractor and the

stakeholders

Training for CSB CSB Staff 2 persons / 1

commune x 2

communes = 4

persons

4 persons x

1,000,000

VND/person =

4,000,000 VND

Included in the

contract between

contractor and the

stakeholders

Total (VND) 40.000.000

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Appendix2: Minutes of agreement to get soil for leveling fields and minute of exploitation borrow pits between households and PMU

MINUTE OF EXPLOITATION BORROW PITS

Subproject: Road improvement Linh Nham – Deo Nhau and Van Han market, Dong Hy

district, Thai Nguyen province

At: Km 5

Today is December 2nd

2011, in Khe Mo commune, Dong Hy district.

Consist of participators

I. Representative of borrow pits owners

Mrs. Nguyen Thi Thanh Tam and other members of household in Khe Mo village, Khe Mo

commune, Dong Hy district

II. Representative of Thai Phuong construction consulting stock company

Mr. Vuong Tuan Son Position: Staff

Content:

- Agree to exploit back filling soil on land of Mrs. Nguyen Thi Thanh Tam in Khe Mo village, Khe

Mo commune, Dong Hy district.

- Representative of Thai Phuong construction consulting stock company talked about exploiting

back filling soil for road section at Km8 under the subproject Road improvement Linh Nham –

Deo Nhau and Van Han market, Dong Hy district, Thai Nguyen province.

- Investigate position for borrow pits serving for construction which located on land of Mrs.

Nguyen Thi Thanh Tam household is hill land, capacity of about 30 000m3.

- Conclusion: Agree to exploit soil from borrow pit mentioned above.

- The contractor shall clear and return leveled ground to the household.

Staff survey Representative of Thai Phuong construction

consulting stock company

Certification from locality

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MINUTE OF AGREEMENT TO GET SOIL FOR LEVELING FIELDS

Subproject: Road improvement Linh Nham – Deo Nhau and Van Han market, Dong Hy

district, Thai Nguyen province

Today is December 12th 2011, in Van Han commune, Dong Hy district.

1. Consist of participators

III. Representative of household

Mr. Hoang Van Khoa and other members of household in Van Han village, Van Han commune,

Dong Hy district

IV. Representative of Thai Phuong construction consulting stock company

Mr. Vuong Tuan Son Position: Staff

Content:

- Agree to dump excavated soil on land of Mr. Hoang Van Khoa in Van Han village, Van Han

commune, Dong Hy district.

- Representative of Thai Phuong construction consulting stock company talked about dump

excavated soil from road section at Km19+700 under the subproject Road improvement Linh

Nham – Deo Nhau and Van Han market, Dong Hy district, Thai Nguyen province.

- Investigate position of dumping site serving for construction which is low-lying field of Mr.

Hoang Van Khoa household, capacity is of about 1800m3.

- Conclusion: Agree to position of dumping site mentioned above.

- The contractor shall clear and return leveled ground to the household.

Staff survey Representative of Thai Phuong construction

consulting stock company

Certification from locality

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56

57

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

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Appendix3: Some pictures on the environment status of Linh Nham – Deo

Nhau road and Van Han market

The starting point of Linh Nham road

(: N 210 38’ 18’’; E 105

051’43’’)

Road crosses Khe Mo Secondary School

(N 210 39’ 54’’; E 105

052’54’’)

Status of the road crossing a residential site in Khe Mo commune

Khe Mo bridge, Khe Mo commune

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Status of the road which crosses Van Han commune Status of the road which crosses Van Han market (N

210 40’17’’; E 105

056’21’’)

Status of Van Han market (N 21041’15’’; E 105

056’05’’)

Status of Van Han market

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Appendix4. Consultation activities

Meeting with staff of Khe Mo commune Consultation meeting with women in Khe Mo commune

Community consultation meeting in Khe Mo commune

Community consultation meeting in Van Han commune

Community consultation meeting in Van Han commune

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Appendix 5: Consultation and participation document

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Appendix

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Sustainable Rural Development Project in the Northern Mountain Provinces

DOCUMENTATION OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION

I. SUBPROJECT:

Upgrading of rural road

Thai Nguyen province

II. DATE, TIME, AND VENUE / LOCATION

Date 21/4/2012 in Khe Mo

Dong Hy district, Thai Nguyen

III. ATTENDANCE:

Communes

Male

Khe Mo 18

Van Han 27

Total 45

IV. PROGRAM:

Topic / Activity

Introduction participants of the commune, and objectives the consultation

meeting

Presentation the project origin, reasons for consultation, the composition

of consultants

Presentation detailed specifications of the

road grades, road types, and etc…

Presention ADB resettlementpolicies, the policy framework of the

Government of Vietnam, provincialpoliciesand the policy framework of

Project: the conditions of eligibilityforcompensationandresettlement

assistance if state revenues land.

Consultation on:

• the compensationandresettlement plan for the subproject,

replacementcost, measuresto support

relocationandresettlementrequiredby the

• the project implementation plan;

• the environmental impacts andmitigationmeasures.

Appendix6: Documentation of public consultation

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

CENTRAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT UNIT

Sustainable Rural Development Project in the Northern Mountain Provinces

(ADB Loans 2682/2683-VIE)

DOCUMENTATION OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION

Upgrading of rural road Linh Nham – Deo Nhau and Van Han market in Dong Hy

province

DATE, TIME, AND VENUE / LOCATION

Khe Mo head quarter CPC, date 22/4/2012 in Van H

Dong Hy district, Thai Nguyen Provinces.

Table 15: Attendance in consultation meetings

Total Attendance Ethnic Minority Attendance

Male Female Male

12 13

13 15

25 28

Topic / Activity Responsible Person / Entity

Introduction participants of the commune, and objectives the consultation A representative of the CPC

Presentation the project origin, reasons for consultation, the composition Representatives of the PPMU

Presentation detailed specifications of the subproject: road length, width,

road grades, road types, and etc…

Project d

Presention ADB resettlementpolicies, the policy framework of the

Government of Vietnam, provincialpoliciesand the policy framework of

: the conditions of eligibilityforcompensationandresettlement

assistance if state revenues land.

Safeguard consulta

the compensationandresettlement plan for the subproject,

replacementcost, measuresto support

relocationandresettlementrequiredby the subproject;

the project implementation plan;

the environmental impacts andmitigationmeasures.

Safeguard consultants

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: Documentation of public consultation

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

CENTRAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT UNIT

Sustainable Rural Development Project in the Northern Mountain Provinces

DOCUMENTATION OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION

Nhau and Van Han market in Dong Hy district,

Van Han head quarter CPC,

Ethnic Minority Attendance

Female

7

10

17

Responsible Person / Entity

A representative of the CPC

Representatives of the PPMU

Project designer

Safeguard consultants

Safeguard consultants

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Consultation on the grievancesandgrievancesredress. Safeguard consultants

Consultation on issues relatedto gender. Safeguard consultants

Consultation on issues relatedtoethnicminorities. Safeguard consultants

V. ISSUES AND CONCERNS

Table 16: Matrix of issues and concerns

No.

Issue Raised Response on Issue Raised

Issue

Who Raised the

Issue/ Suggestion Response

Person / Sector Who

Responded to the

Issue/ Suggestion

1

In the

implementation

period,

theremay have

noises, dust,

smoke, whatwill

the project do

tominimizethis

impacts?

We prefernotto

have topay the

tax for the

acquired land.

Dinh Van Loc,

KheMo

commune

PPMU willrequire the contractor

toimplement the

mitigationmeasuressuch as covering the

truck cargosduringtransportingsoil or

othermaterials.

For the tax of the land acquired, it is

beyondour hands, and the tax

willbedone as per the Land Law

Bui Van Huyen,

Safeguard

consultants

2

Traffic during

construction

process

Tran ThiTuong,

ApChe village,

Van Han

commune

While construction, there are requirement

of adjustments, lane-dividing, route-

dividing, arrangement reasonable

construction time.

- Construction of underground combining

overflow through Cau Mai stream, a

temporary earth bypass will be build.

Warning signs will be installed at two

heads of the overflow.

Bui Thi Ban Mai,

Safeguard

consultants

3

During the

construction

time, if the

workersdamag

eourassets,

how the project

willcompensate

?

PhamXuanTruo

ng, President of

KheMoPeople’s

committee

All the

damagecausedbysubprojectconstruction

willbecompensateddepending on the

level of damage.

Bui Thi Ban Mai,

Safeguard

consultants

4

Dust, noise and

vibration

affecting to

people

Vuong Van Do –

Van Hoavillage,

Van Han

commune

The investor perform environmental

commitments.

Contractor seriously implement measures

to minimize environmental impacts during

construction process

Bui Thi Ban Mai,

Safeguard

consultants

5

Participation of

communities in

the activities of

Ly ThiNong – Cau

Mai village, Van han

commune

Local government will cooperate with

construction contractors to hire local

people for unskilled jobs in construction

process, encouraging participation of

Bui Van Huyen,

Safeguard policy

consultants

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the project women.

6

If some of our

land is acquired

for the

subproject, the

land use rights

certificate

(LURC) for

remaining land

should be re-

issued. Is it ok to

have a new one

in the name of

both husband

and wife?

Nguyen Thi

May, KheMo

commune

Yes, definitelylikethat. Bui Van Huyen,

Safeguard policy

consultants

Otheragreements

(i) Everyone in the meeting supported for and highly agreed with the project implementation of

Upgrading of rural road Linh Nham – Deo Nhau and Van Han market in Dong Hy district,

Thai Nguyen Province. Although these routes are existing, they have been degraded.

Therefore, they are dusty in the dry season and muddy in the rainy season. Some farmers

have agricultural products but not able to sell because it was so difficult to access the market

due to poor roads, while the traders were unable to reach to villages because of the same

problem. The completed new road will help people travelling and transporting their products

easier. It will also create favourable conditions for socio-cultural exchanges. Van Han market

is one of item upgraded in the subproject, play important role in agricultural production

circulation of the region. The new upgraded market will facilitate farmers to sell their goods,

and contribute in socio-economic development of Dong Hy district.

(ii) The APs were all agreed with contents and were informed about project scale of impacts,

possible land acquisition of the AHs, fully agree with the project’s policy on compensation

and resettlement assistance, accept cash compensation at replacement costs.

(iii) It is thought that the environmental impacts of the project during construction are inevitable,

but these effects are not significant, nevertheless these can be overcame with the mitigation

measures as proposed in the meeting.

(iv) Accept supports for vulnerable groups such as poor households, single female-headed

households, and ethnic minority groups.

(v) Encourage the more actively and meaningfully participation of women and ethnic minority

people into the process of REMDP implementation, management and monitoring.

(vi) When compensation payment is made, it must be presented both husband and wife for

witness and receipt.People may represent in the Community Monitoring Board during

subproject construction.

(vii) All agreed with the complaint mechanism and resolve procedure in accordance with current

legislation.

(viii) The women and ethnic minorities are also highly agreed with action plans on gender and

ethnic minority of subproject.

(ix) Participants wish to receive full benefits and rights as specified Project Policy Framework

and in the law and legal documents of Vietnam.

(x) Interests, demands and comments of participants will be considered and addressed in the

project cycle

VI. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 21-22/04/2012;

VII. PREPARED BY: Bui Thi Ban Mai ; Tran Kim Cuc ; Bui Van Huyen

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Appendix 7: Source of data used in there porting process

1. Environmental Status Report of Thai Nguyen in period 2005 - 2010, Thai Nguyen Department of

Natural Resources and Environment 2010

2. Statistical Yearbook2011, Dong Hydistrict

3. The data collected and survey on socio-economic situation the communes of Khe Mo and Van

Han of Dong Hy district, Thai Nguyen province n 2011

4. The documents used in the Investment Project Report on Sustainable Rural Infrastructure

Development Project in Northern Mountain Provinces, Thai Nguyen province, Sub project on

Upgrading Linh Nham – Deo Nhau road and Van Han market of Dong Hy district, Investment

Project Preparation stage.

5. REMDP of the subproject on Upgrading LinhNham- DeoNhau road and Van Han market of Dong

Hy district, 2012

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Appendix 8. Sample Complaint Form7

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Tæng thanh tra)

Céng hoµ X/ héi Chñ nghÜa ViÖt Nam

§éc lËp – T− do – H¹nh phóc

......., ngµy....th¸ng .....n¨m...

§¬n khiÕu n¹i

KÝnh göi:................................................(1)

Hä vµ tªn:....................................................................(2); M· sè hå s¬ .......................(3)

§Þa chØ :.............................................................................................................................

KhiÕu n¹i.......................................................................................................................(4)

Néi dung khiÕu n¹i........................................................................................................(5)

...........................................................................................................................................

(Tµi liÖu, chøng cø kÌm theo – nÕu cã)

Ng−êi khiÕu n¹i

(ký vµ ghi râ hä tªn)

(1) Tªn c¬ quan, tæ chøc, c¸ nh©n cã thÈm quyÒn gi¶i quyÕt khiÕu n¹i.

(2) Hä tªn cña ng−êi khiÕu n¹i,

- NÕu lµ ®¹i diÖn khiÕu n¹i cho c¬ quan, tæ chøc th× ghi râ chøc danh, tªn c¬ quan, tæ chøc mµ m×nh ®¹i diÖn.

- NÕu lµ ng−êi ®−îc uû quyÒn khiÕu n¹i th× ghi râ theo uû quyÒn cña c¬ quan, tæ chøc, c¸ nh©n nµo.

(3) Néi dung nµy do c¬ quan gi¶i quyÕt khiÕu n¹i ghi.

(4) KhiÕu n¹i lÇn ®Çu (hoÆc lÇn hai) ®èi víi quyÕt ®Þnh, hµnh vi hµnh chÝnh cña ai?

(5) Néi dung khiÕu n¹i

- Ghi tãm t¾t sù viÖc dÉn ®Õn khiÕu n¹i;

- Yªu cÇu (®Ò nghÞ) cña ng−êi khiÕu n¹i (nÕu cã);

7 State Inspection Form for Complaints and Grievances

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Céng hoµ X/ héi Chñ nghÜa ViÖt Nam

§éc lËp – Tù do – H¹nh phóc

......., ngày ....th¸ng..….n¨m ....…

GiÊy uû quyÒn khiÕu n¹i

Hä vµ tªn ng−êi uû quyÒn:............................................................................................(1)

§Þa chØ :.........................................................................................................................(2)

Sè CMND:.....................................................................CÊp ngµy…...th¸ng…...n¨m.......

N¬i cÊp:…..........................................................................................................................

Hä vµ tªn ng−êi ®−îc uû quyÒn………………………………………………………....

§Þa chØ:...………………………………………………………………………………...

Sè CMND:..................................................................CÊp ngµy......th¸ng…..n¨m............

N¬i cÊp:………………………………..............................................................................

Néi dung uû quyÒn:.......................................................................................................(3)

Trong qu¸ tr×nh gi¶i quyÕt khiÕu n¹i, ng−êi ®−îc uû quyÒn cã tr¸ch nhiÖm thùc hiÖn ®óng

néi dung uû quyÒn.

X¸c nhËn cña UBND x/, ph−êng, thÞ trÊn n¬i ng−êi uû quyÒn c− tró

(Ký, ghi râ hä tªn vµ ®ãng dÊu)

Ng−êi uû quyÒn

(Ký vµ ghi râ hä tªn)

(1) NÕu ng−êi uû quyÒn lµ ng−êi ®¹i diÖn cho c¬ quan, tæ chøc uû quyÒn cho ng−êi kh¸c ®Ó khiÕu n¹i th× ph¶i ghi râ chøc vô cña ng−êi uû quyÒn.

(2) N¬i ng−êi uû quyÒn khiÕu n¹i cø tró, tr−êng hîp lµ c¬ quan, tæ chøc uû quyÒn th× ph¶i ghi râ ®Þa chØ cña c¬ quan, tæ chøc ®ã.

(3) Uû quyÒn toµn bé ®Ó khiÕu n¹i hay uû quyÒn mét sè néi dung (Tr−êng hîp uû quyÒn mét sè néi dung th× ph¶i ghi râ néi dung uû quyÒn)