EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT REPORT

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1 Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized E1727 Vol 3 DANANG DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS DANANG PRIORITY INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT PROJECT MANAGEMENT UNIT (PIIP-PMU) EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT REPORT DANANG PRIORITY INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT PROJECT PREPARED BY: SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELOPMENT JOINT STOCK COMPANY (SECO) Danang, November 2007

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Introduction Purpose of the Executive Summary Project background Project objectives and description Project development objectives Project components and phasing Phasing of environmental impact assessment (EIA) Environmental impact assessment process Environmental setting Socio-economic setting Natural conditions at project areas Analysis of alternatives Environmental impacts Impacts on cultural property Community and stakeholder consultation Recommendations of ward-level Peoples Committees and Fatherland Front Recommendations of affected people Public disclosure Environment Management Plan (EMP) Implementation of EMP Mitigation measures Environment monitoring plan Participation of communities in Environment Management Plan Capacity building Budget Requirements for environmental management, mitigation and monitoring Summary of Environmental Guidelines (EG) for Phase Specific guidelines...15 Social and environmental development joint stock company (SECO) 2

3 Introduction Purpose of the Executive Summary This document is an Executive Summary of the multi-volume Environmental Assessment (EA) report for the Danang Priority Infrastructure Investment Project (PIIP). The Executive Summary has been prepared to meet requirements of both the Government of Vietnam (GoV) and the World Bank as part of the project preparation process. Resettlement issues are addressed separately in a Resettlement Policy Framework and Resettlement Action Plans. Project background Danang is the centre of politics, economy, and culture in Central Vietnam and an important gateway to the sea for the central highland areas as well as for Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand. It has a total area of 1, km 2 and by the end of 2005, had a population of 781,023 residents. The city faces challenges in ensuring productive employment and basic services for new residents (both migrants and internal population growth); dealing with a legacy of underinvestment in infrastructure; mitigating the risk of environmental degradation and traffic congestion; and better operation of industrial zones. The city is growing rapidly but the current situation of environmental sanitation is poor. There are major problems with pollution (particularly Phu-Loc River) and poor sanitation and drainage, especially in low-income communities. Pollution is affecting human health and flooding and wastewater disposal problems are posing significant challenges to further urban growth. The Danang Priority Infrastructure Investment Project (PIIP) was approved through the decision No. 31/QD-TTg dated 10/01/2007 of the Prime Minister. Funds were requested from the World Bank for the period for an IDA amount expected to be about 100,000,000 USD (subsequently increased to 150,000,000 USD). The project is an interdisciplinary infrastructure investment activity to reduce poverty and promote economic development in accordance with the city s development orientation as well as its Comprehensive Poverty Reduction and Growth Strategy (CPRGS). Project objectives and description Project development objectives The project development objectives are: The project aims to improve the efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of urban services under the control of Danang City through a package of priority investments including urban upgrading, environmental improvement and strategic road access, as well as measures for institutional strengthening in the areas of investment planning, and the management of land and housing. Project components and phasing Component A: Urban Upgrading (Upgrading of Tertiary Infrastructure in Low Income Areas - LIAs) This component will help upgrade tertiary infrastructure for low-income areas and provide resettlement housing and micro-credit for housing improvements. Component B: Environmental Management This component will invest in improving environmental conditions, including flood control, construction of drainage trunks, wastewater collection, and wastewater treatment works. Social and environmental development joint stock company (SECO) 3

4 Components and Phasing of the Project COMPONENT PHASE 1 PHASE 2 TOTAL A Component A 19,070,740 40,934,213 60,004,953 1 Works 11,671,263 11,315,356 22,986,619 a Upgrading 4 LIAs 2,441,417 b Three Resettlement Areas (RAs) 9,229,846 c Upgrading 10 nrs LIA 11,315,356 2 Works Related 6,234,860 16,184,000 22,414,660 a Housing Improvements 1,000,000 1,000,000 b Resettlement - Compensation 4,888,860 16,000,000 20,888,860 c Environmental Management Plan 41, , ,800 d Public Disclosures and Promotional 300,000 50, ,000 3 Consultancy 1,168,817 13,434,857 14,603,674 a EIA and RAP Phase 2 200, ,000 b Detailed Design Phase 2 - Component A, B and C 4,680,000 4,680,000 c Construction Supervision - Component A, B and C 1,168,817 8,364,857 9,533,674 d Technical Studies 190, ,000 B Component B 10,399,948 50,753,166 61,153,114 1 Works 8,673,294 48,105,192 56,778,486 a External Drainage and Water Supply to LIAs 685,615 2,517,075 3,202,690 b Phu Loc River Improvements 7,987,679 7,987,679 c Phu Loc River Outlet Sand Deposition 0 1,500,125 1,500,125 d Primary Drainage Improvements 6,791,643 6,791,643 e Wastewater System Expansion and Rehabilitation 22,362,279 22,362,279 f Wastewater Treatment and Disposal - NW and S 14,934,070 14,934,070 2 Goods 550, ,000 a Sewer Cleansing Equipment 550, ,000 3 Works Related 1,176,654 2,647,974 3,824,628 a Resettlement - Compensation 1,176,654 2,647,974 3,824,628 C Component C 100,000 89,720,474 89,820,474 1 Works 84,602,474 84,602,474 a Nguyen Tri Phuong Road and Bridges 59,120,974 59,120,974 b Danang South Road and Bridge 25,481,500 25,481,500 2 Works Related 100,000 5,118,000 5,218,000 a Resettlement - Compensation 4,848,000 4,848,000 b Mine Clearance 100, , ,000 D Component D 3,814, ,000 4,164,500 1 Pilot GIS Establishment 485, ,000 2 Techncial Assistance 739, ,500 3 Training 430, ,000 4 Equipment 395, ,000 5 Study Tours 165, ,000 6 City Master Plan ,000,000 1,000,000 7 Audit and Monitoring 600, , ,000 TOTAL 33,385, ,757, ,143,041 Project Management Costs 1.5% 500,778 2,726,368 3,227,146 GRAND TOTAL 33,885, ,484, ,370,187 Social and environmental development joint stock company (SECO) 4

5 Component C: Roads and Bridges for Economic Development This component will provide new roads to enhance economic growth. Component D: Institutional Development - This Component will enhance the efficiency of the City s departments and sectors in the implementation of the Socio-Economic Development Plan, period The Project is divided into two phases. Phase 1 consists of planned first year investments and Phase 2 are those that will follow in the remaining four years of the project. Detailed phasing of the project is presented in the table below. A map of the project area is presented below the table that also shows the major investments under Phase 1. Phasing of environmental impact assessment (EIA) The environmental impact assessment for this project was also accordingly divided into two phases. A full environmental assessment (EA) report has been carried out for all the activities planned for the first year (Phase 1). Detailed environmental guidelines have been prepared for the environmental assessments to be carried out for the Phase 2 activities. These EAs will be carried out as part of the process of preparing detailed investment designs. This Executive Summary reports on both the Phase 1 EA and the Environmental Guidelines for Phase 2. Environmental impact assessment process The EA of the Project was prepared according to the Vietnamese Law on Environmental Protection 2005, Decree No. 80/ND-CP dated Aug 9, 2007, and in compliance with World Bank safeguard policies. The Constitution of Vietnam states that state-owned enterprises, governmental agencies, cooperatives and national defense units must take full responsibility for implementation of policies which ensure reasonable use of the country s natural resources and environmental preservation. A summary of the most pertinent national laws governing environmental management includes, but is not limited to the following: Law on Environmental Protection dated 29 Nov Decree No. 80/2006/ND-CP dated 9 Aug on detailed regulation and implementation guidance for some clauses of Law on Environmental Protection. Circular No. 08/2006/TT-BTNMT dated 8 Sep on guidance on strategic environmental assessment, environmental impacts assessment and commitment to environmental protection. Decree No. 91/2002 (Nov. 11, 2002) on the Mandate, Organization and Functions of MONRE. Decision No. 45/QD-TTg (April. 2, 2003) on establishing provincial Department of Natural Resources and Environment (DONRE). MONRE Decision No. 35 / 2002 / QD-BKHCNMT on standards to be applied during the preparation of an Environmental Assessment (EA). Social and environmental development joint stock company (SECO) 5

6 Map of project area and major investments under Phase 1 Social and environmental development joint stock company (SECO) 6

7 Environmental setting Socio-economic setting The population of Danang City in 2005 was estimated at 790,191 people, of which the total male population was 384,806 people and the total female population 405,385. The rate of population growth in the city in 2005 was 2.35%, of which the rate of the natural population growth is approximately 1.18%, the remainder resulting from strong migration to the urban area. According to socio-economic surveys in the project area, workers constitute 25.5% of the population, small business employees 26.4%, and 21.2% are government civil servants. The others earn their living in fishing and agricultural productions or undefined jobs. Unemployment rate is 8.4%. Based on those surveys, 23.3% of the total households surveyed are considered poor according to the standard of Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affair. The average income per capital is about VND 472,000 per month. In comparison with similarly-sized Vietnamese cities, the income level is relatively low. Natural conditions at project areas Danang has a typical tropical monsoon climate with annual average temperature above 25 0 C and annual average humidity 82%. There are two obvious seasons in Danang including a rainy season from August to December and a dry season from January to July. Tidal regime of Danang Sea is a diurnal tide with an irregular half-diurnal tide. a. Air quality at project areas The project areas are mainly affected by high concentration of suspended particulates. The tested total suspended particulates (TSP) values range from 5.1 to 49.2 mg/m 3, which are much higher than Vietnamese standards, especially at inner city roads such as Ong Ich Khiem Road and Nguyen Hoang Road. Residents living in LIAs and along the Phu Loc River have been affected by wastewater odors; the most affected areas are those close to the existing city wastewater outlets such as at Dung Sy Thanh Khe Bridge near the Clinic Centre at Tran Cao Van Road. b. Surface water quality The Phu Loc River is one of the main drainage channels of the city, originating from West Lake and flowing to Danang Bay through the estuary at Nguyen Tat Thanh Road, Thanh Khe Dong Ward. The river section to be rehabilitated has a length of about 2 kilometers and a width of 50 to 80 meters. The river has been polluted from domestic wastewater, rubbish, and some industrial pollution. According to test results, the pollution of the river is highest at the middle section and lowest at the outlet. Wastewater from the river is discharged into Danang Bay and contaminates coastal water quality. The figure below presents the river water quality. Social and environmental development joint stock company (SECO) 7

8 BOD5 mg/l COD mg/l SS mg/l NM2 NM3 NM4 NM5 Water quality of Phu Loc River during ebb-tide, 5/2007 Notes: NM2: sample taken at starting point of the river NM3: sample taken at downstream of the city s drainage outlet, near 29/3 Textile company. NM4: sample taken near the Phu Loc river outlet. NM5: sample taken at Danang bay c. Groundwater quality Groundwater from aquifers in the project area is of good quality and could be used for domestic purposes as tested physiochemical parameters are within Vietnamese standards. However, fecal coliforms are detected in most of the samples from shallow wells (three quarters of the samples). Analysis of alternatives The alternative of the status quo was considered but rejected as an option. Under that scenario, people would continue to live in bad infrastructure conditions and in an unhealthy environment. Lack of adequate drainage systems would contaminate ground water and affect public health, especially during the rainy season. Flooding of lowland areas creates risks of epidemic disease and of economic damage. If the Phu Loc River is not rehabilitated and continues to receive untreated wastewater, pollution situation will become more serious and would lead to impacts on the local residents health. High concentration of pollutants in the river would impact aquatic ecosystems. The transportation routes to be constructed are necessary to meet increasing traffic demand and to create good conditions for economic and tourism development in the project area. Alternatives were considered for each of the major Phase 1 investments: Minimizing resettlement was carefully considered during designing of the project. Upgrading tertiary roads system in LIAs and realignment of Phu Loc River was considered based on willingness of communities. Alternatives for LIAs were chosen through three community meetings; two options were presented and discussed in the meeting and collected suggestions from communities were included in the basic design. Alternatives for realignment of Phu Loc River were considered to minimize resettlement and preserve cultural properties such as forefather houses and temples, and to avoid existing infrastructure such as the textile company and college. Social and environmental development joint stock company (SECO) 8

9 Two major alternatives were considered for the dredging of the Phu Loc River (wet and dry dredging methods). Dry dredging was retained as the best option. Two alternatives of sludge disposal were considered and presented to City People s committee, including the city s disposal site and the Khanh Son Landfill. The Khanh Son Landfill was selected for disposal of dredged sludge due to better conditions, reduced environmental impacts, and availability of necessary facilities. Environmental impacts Expected environmental impacts from the project activities are summarized in the table below (a much more detailed table can be consulted in the EA report). Note that this table only includes impacts of Phase 1 investments. The works likely to be financed under Phase 2, but not yet definitively identified, include drainage construction and rehabilitation, sewer construction, two roads with 4 bridges, upgrading of 10 LIAs, pumping stations, and trunk infrastructure. For works under Phase 2 the types of anticipated impacts have been broadly identified and are described and addressed in the Environmental Guidelines for Phase 2 (see below). The precise impacts and mitigation measures will be identified during detailed environmental assessments to be carried out in the first year of the project. Summary of major expected environmental impacts from Phase 1 Project activities Component A B Activity Conditions Major Environmental Impacts 1a. Upgrading 4 LIAs Ib. Construction of 3 resettlement areas (RAs) 1a. Construction of trunk infrastructure in 4 LIAs 1b. Improvement of Phu Loc River - Conditions are poor with limited infrastructure and sanitation services. - Thanh Khe Tay: located near the 29/3 textile factory. Levels of contamination from the factory on the land are not considered likely to generate impacts. - Hoa Minh is a lowland next to a new urban area Hoa Minh 3 - Hoa Quy is a sandy and fallow land with no waterways around. - Conditions are poor with limited infrastructure and sanitation services. - Sediment and water in upstream part of Phu Loc River is heavily polluted (BOD= mg/l, coliform bacteria, oil and grease, metals) by domestic waste and from a textile factory. - Near the mouth of the Phu Loc River, the river discharge mixes with seawater. Water pollution is lower (BOD=50-80 mg/l) and the sediment is sandy with low heavy metal levels. - The Phu Loc outlet is over 6 km from ecological areas designated for protection or management and 3 km from the nearest bathing beach. - Construction related impacts (dust, noise, impacts on businesses and traffic, power supply and other utilities disruptions) - Temporary disruption of drainage systems - Sludge removal and transport - Construction related impacts (as above) - Clearing of vegetation and loss of agricultural land - Exposure to polluted water in Phu Loc River (Thanh Khe Tay RA) - Local increases in solid waste and wastewater - Construction-related impacts (as above) - Temporary discharge from households and drains before connection - Construction-related impacts (as above) - Risk of collapse of river banks - Minor loss of vegetation - Resuspension of sediments during dredging increasing turbidity in river and further increasing heavy metal levels in Danang Bay - Interference with river traffic (temporary loss of docking areas) - Transport and disposal of contaminated sediments (22,500 m 3 ), up to 50 trips/day - Odors and contaminated leachates of disposed sediments - Risk of poor operation of WWTP polluting coastal area Social and environmental development joint stock company (SECO) 9

10 The civil works under the project are anticipated to acquire about 83.8 ha of land, affecting about 1,744 households. Of these, 536 households would need to be relocated. To mitigate these impacts, a comprehensive Resettlement Policy Framework has been prepared and approved by the Prime Minister and detailed Resettlement Action Plans have been prepared for all known resettlements to be required for the Phase 1 investments. Impacts on cultural property Special attention has been paid to impacts on cultural properties such as pagodas, temples, shrines and beauty spots. Such impacts have been reduced based on the selection of reasonable technical options and consultation with affected communities. In Phase 1, there are five cultural works that will be affected (houses of forefathers and temples of village gods). Two of these will have to moved and others are only slightly affected. The two new roads under Phase 2 may pass some areas with a number of graves. In particular the currently proposed route of Nguyen Tri Phuong Hoa Quy Road will cross two cemeteries of Hoa Xuan and Hoa Quy wards. Compensation plans for relocation of graves will be carefully executed and thoroughly consulted with the affected public. Community and stakeholder consultation Recommendations of ward-level Peoples Committees and Fatherland Front Ward-level community consultations with the Peoples Committees were conducted in all city wards in the project area in April, Questionnaires were used to define existing environmental conditions and consult about potential environmental impacts. Most suggestions made concerned impacts of dust, noise, and pollution and all were carefully incorporated into the Environmental Management Plan. In the second public consultation conducted from July 2007, the Executive Summary of the EIA report for Phase 1 was sent to Ward PCs for their comments. Results of consultations are summarized as follows: Impacts and mitigation measures during construction: all wards agreed that impacts identified during construction are unavoidable but urged the project to conform to proposed mitigation measures. In addition, they also added other measures as follows, which were similarly incorporated into the EMP: Construction should be carried out quickly. Drainage system of Hoa Minh resettlement area should connect to existing sewers at North West new urban area. In case transportation construction triggers damages of existing roads, necessary rehabilitation should be taken. During rehabilitation of the Phu Loc River, it is necessary to propose mitigation measures in order to minimize damages to structures and to compensate affected assets. Construction of Thanh Khe 5 LIA should not be carried out for the whole LIA simultaneously to avoid impacts on local traffic. Business at Ma Voi market and along upgraded roads might be affected during construction stage. The project should have measures to support affected people. During construction of drainage system at LIA, wastewater should be pumped and conveyed to main sewers. Social and environmental development joint stock company (SECO) 10

11 Impacts and mitigation measures during operation phase: All wards agreed with the proposed mitigation measures during operation phase. The Thanh Khe Tay and Thanh Khe Dong Wards requested that the project propose measures to avoid pollution and sand deposits in the Phu Loc River. Recommendations of affected people Additionally, recommendations of affected people were collected through community consultation surveys conducted in June-July 2006 and June-August A few key results were the following: Most participants accepted there would be temporary impacts during construction stage. Participants requested that construction be carried out on schedule, without delays. Most participants agreed with proposed mitigation measures during construction stage and proposed mitigation measures during operation phases. They added that URENCO should have plan for regular dredging and inspecting of drainage system. Concerns were expressed about impacts on business activities. In case of temporary water supply interruption, announcement and temporary discharge option in construction process should be prepared. Additional specific suggestions were made for mitigation measures. Public disclosure The English version of EA report for phase 1 was disclosed in 31 August, 2007 at VIDIC and in Washington, DC on 31 August, The Vietnamese version of EA report was disclosed at PMU, Danang DONRE and related Wards on 24 September, Environment Management Plan (EMP) Existing Environmental Codes of Practice (ECOP) will be referenced in all contracts let under the project. A variety of institutional measures are in place to supervise the implementation of the codes (see section below). The project s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) provides details on the required mitigation measures. In addition, the EMP includes mitigation measures for major and project-specific impacts. Mitigation measures Summary mitigation measures are presented in the table below. Summary of mitigation measures Component A Activity Major Environmental Impacts Mitigation Measures 1a. Upgrading 4 LIAs - Construction related impacts (dust, noise, impacts on businesses and traffic, power supply and other utilities disruptions) - Temporary disruption of drainage systems - Sludge removal and transport (from cleaned ditches) - Standard ECOP measures to be included in all contracts (e.g., covering trucks during transport, watering dusty road areas, providing access to impacted businesses, minimizing noise to normal working hours) - Containment barriers and collection - Transport in covered trucks and adequate disposal Social and environmental development joint stock company (SECO) 11

12 B Ib. Construction of 3 resettlement areas (RAs) 1a. Construction of trunk infrastructure in 4 LIAs 1b. Improvement of Phu Loc River - Construction related impacts (as above) - Clearing of vegetation and loss of agricultural land - Exposure to polluted water in Phu Loc River (Thanh Khe Tay RA) - Local increases in solid waste and wastewater - Construction-related impacts (as above) - Temporary discharge from households and drains before connection - Construction-related impacts (as above) - Risk of collapse of river banks - Minor loss of vegetation - Resuspension of sediments during dredging increasing turbidity in river and further increasing heavy metal levels in Danang Bay - Interference with river traffic (temporary loss of docking areas) - Transport and disposal of contaminated sediments (22,500 m 3 ), up to 50 trips/day - Odors and contaminated leachates of disposed sediments - Risk of poor operation of WWTP polluting coastal area - Standard ECOP measures - Minimize clearing of vegetation and revegetation where possible - Ensure adequate operation of WWTPs and rapidly implement wastewater collection components - Ensure adequated solid waste and wastewater collection systems in new RAs - Standard ECOP measures - Containment barriers and collection - Standard ECOP measures - Revegetation of banks - Minimze clearance of vegetation and revegetation where possible - Dry dredging to reduce resuspension in water column - Water quality monitoring program (see below) - Provide adequate information and locate temporary docking areas - Transport in tank trucks during off-peak hours avoiding high-density residential areas - Dispose of dredgates in municipal solid waste facility which is equipped to handle such waste (including a leachate treatment system); ensure disposal in area away from wastepickers - Ensure rapid and adequate operation of WWTPs Implementation of EMP Organizations participating in the implementation of the EMP of the project are as follows: Danang Project Management Unit (PMU) is the key agency that maintains contact with relevant agencies at national, city, and local levels. The Danang PMU will implement the EMP together with DONRE. The Danang PMU will designate 1-2 environmental staff to take charge of monitoring, managing and implementing the objectives of EMP. Due to huge amount of work related to the EMP implementation, the PMU has insufficient capability to complete it independently. During project implementation, the PMU will therefore hire a local environmental consultant firm to assist them in implementing the EMP. This Independent Safeguards Monitoring Consultant (ISMC) will have tasks as follows: (i) supervise implementation of the EMP by contractors; (ii) guide community environmental supervision and management, especially with works of Components A; (iii) monitor project general environmental impact parameters; and (iv) set up the environmental training program under Component D. Together with Danang PMU, construction, management and operation contractors of the project are also responsible for monitoring environment quality during period of construction or operation of their components and they must conform to requirements in EMP, mitigation measures, terms and conditions and commitments in the contracts. Environmental monitoring plan Environmental monitoring will be conducted at the following four levels: Monitoring of project performance indicators; Social and environmental development joint stock company (SECO) 12

13 Monitoring of implementation of mitigation measures done by the contractors; Community based monitoring; and Overall regulatory monitoring of the project. Monitoring indicators have been agreed and are presented in the table below. The PMU will prepare for the Bank bi-annual performance monitoring reports, which will detail project progress with respect to agreed targets for environmental project performance indicators. Table of annual Environmental Monitoring Plan Type of monitoring Frequency Task Report to: Flooding situation Twice per year (in Independent Safeguards PMU rain season) Monitoring Consultant (ISMC) shall collect GIS data Quality of water in Phu Loc River (BOD 5, Bi monthly during ISMC shall carry out PMU during COD, DO, SS, Coliform, Total N, Total P, oil and grease, coliform) Samples shall be taken in both flood tide and ebb tide construction Twice per year during operation, in both dry and rainy seasons environmental monitoring during construction phase construction (3 points of sampling during construction: Drainage company shall DONRE/ WB upstream of construction segment, continue monitoring in during downstream of construction segment, in Danang Bay around the river outlet) 4 points of sampling during operation: upstream, downstream of Hoa Khe outlet, downstream of Phu Loc WWTP outlet, Danang Bay around river outlet next 2 years in operation phase operation Quality of leachate, mainly for heavy metal (Cd, Zn, Cu, Cr, Pb) 2 points at before and after leachate pretreatment tank at Khanh Son landfill Sediment (Pb, Cu, Zn, Cd, Hg, Cr 6+, total P, total N) 1 sample of dredged sludge (4 points of sampling during operation: starting point of Phu Loc River, downstream of city s sewer next to 29/3 Textile Company, downstream of Phu Loc WWTP s outlet, Danang Bay around the river mouth) Air environmental monitoring: SO 2, CO, NO 2, Pb (particulate and gas), TSP, noise, traffic frequency (08 samples should be taken at Ong Ich Khiem, Dien Bien Phu, Ha Huy Tap, Tran Cao Van/ Dung Sy Thanh Khe, Nguyen Tat Thanh, Luu Quang Vu, Nguyen Khuyen roads, at cross section between EC road and new access road along Phu Loc river, 1 sample at each roads) Bi monthly during dredging Bi monthly during construction Twice per year during operation, in both dry and rainy seasons Quarterly IMSC shall carry out environmental monitoring during construction phase IMSC shall carry out environmental monitoring during construction phase Drainage company shall continue monitoring in next 2 years in operation phase IMSC shall carry out environmental monitoring during construction phase if complaints are received from LIAs Mitigation measures monitoring Daily CMC prepare monthly report Community Environmental Management Daily CSB prepare report Plan (CEMP) every 2 weeks PMU PMU during construction DONRE/ during operation PMU ISMC PMU/ PC Total of samples to be taken during construction phase is 95 samples, of which 60 are water samples, 3 sludge samples, and 32 air samples. The total of samples during operation phase will be 48 samples, of which 32 will be water samples and 16 sludge samples. WB Social and environmental development joint stock company (SECO) 13

14 Participation of communities in Environment Management Plan Community participation in environment protection, especially their support in the project areas in Danang City is essential to success for the project. Mobilization and encouragement of community participation in environment protection activities will be carried out regularly in all phases of the project. Participation of the community in environment management will be implemented through environment consultation activities and information dissemination. Communities in the project area will be provided with full information about: Project activities (purpose, location, time, role and duty of the project participation objects etc.). Socio-economic and environment benefits when the project is put into operation. Impacts on the natural and social environment; mitigation methods; environment management program. Making people realize the importance of contributing to environment management or timely reporting about environment issues in the project operation process. All the community s opinions during project implementation will be recorded and dealt with by the project implementation units and environment management agency. Communities can directly or indirectly take part in management as well as monitoring environment through meetings or letters. The community-based monitoring program will allow the communities themselves in affected wards to play a major role in monitoring the project. Support will be provided for monitoring of the following environmental parameters: dust; noise; air pollution etc. during construction and operation; functioning and quality of water supply; drainage and sewerage; and solid waste collection and transfer during construction and operation. Capacity building Capacity building training for officers on environment issues is necessary to ensure environmental sustainability. Environmental specialists will coordinate with environment management specialists of DONRE in training for PMU staffs, construction contractors and other stakeholders (representatives of taking-over, management and operation units, representatives of community) on: Objectives and necessity of the project EMP; environment activities in various phases of the project. Standards, regulations on environment and applied impact mitigation methods. Role and duty of organizations, related units in the project. Organization and environment management methods of the project. Support and monitoring operation proposed in EMP. Budget Requirements for environmental management, mitigation and monitoring A summary of the proposed budgets for recommended environmental management, mitigation and monitoring measures is presented in the table below (for Phase 1 only). Detailed budgets will be determined for Phase 2 investments during detailed preparation of the pertinent EA reports. Estimated Budget Costs for EMP Implementation (in USD) Social and environmental development joint stock company (SECO) 14

15 Description Proposed Budget Source of Budget Costs included in construction Loan proceeds contracts 4,800 Loan proceeds 1 Implementation of Mitigation Measures 2 Environmental Training of PMUs, communities etc. 3 Monitoring cost during construction Loan proceeds 4 Monitoring cost during operation Loan proceeds 5 Independent Safeguards Monitoring 20,000 Loan proceeds Consultant (ISMC) 6 Environmental Monitoring by CMC Costs included in Supervision Loan proceeds Note: Contract Total 35,100 Proposed budget costs exclude VAT, contingency and escalation costs Summary of Environmental Guidelines (EG) for Phase 2 For Phase 2 of Danang PIIP, like for any other project, the necessary steps of environmental assessment for the project components will have to include the following: Identification of environmental impacts and mitigation measures; Preparation of environmental assessment documentation; Monitoring of the implementation of the activities. For Phase 2 of Danang PIIP, four major investment activities will be undertaken: urban upgrading of LIAs, trunk infrastructure, wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs), and urban roads. For Component A - urban upgrading (upgrading of tertiary infrastructure in LIAs), which is related to widening/paving of alleys in the lanes in the LIAs, construction of sewerage; water supply connections to houses; public lighting; and social infrastructure such as public places of amusement, public meeting houses, construction of primary schools, ward health care stations, upgrading of kindergartens, markets, etc., the Community Upgrading Plan (CUP) and Community Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) are sufficient for taking into account potential environmental impacts. This takes into account that standard Environmental Codes of Practices (ECOP) are included in TORs of all contractors. For Component B - environmental management, construction of primary and secondary infrastructure (trunk infrastructure), upgrading of existing WWTPs, and Component C - roads and bridges for economic development, a full scale Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) including Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is needed. Specific guidelines The Environmental Guidelines have been completed and provide specific guidelines for preparing EIAs and EMPs for each component. The main points are as follows. EIA documentation will correspond to the World Bank safeguard policies OP 4.01 on Environmental Assessment and OP 4.11 on Physical Cultural Resources and the Vietnamese Law on Environmental Protection and Decree 80/2006/ND-CP. The scope of the environmental documentation includes: Site-specific EIA for proposed components Description of the sub-components Description of environmental conditions Legislative and regulatory framework Determination of potential impacts of the proposed components Analysis of alternatives to the proposed components Environmental Management Plan (EMP) Social and environmental development joint stock company (SECO) 15

16 Public consultation and public disclosure Reporting According to OP 4.01 Annex C, an EMP consists of mitigation, monitoring, and institutional measures to be taken during implementation and operation to eliminate or reduce adverse environmental and social impacts to acceptable levels. The plan also includes the actions needed to implement these measures. The EG also outline design practices, mitigation measures during construction and operation for each components. Specifically, the detailed Environmental Guidelines document includes the following: Environmental Assessment Outline TORs for the Community Environmental Management Plan TORs for roads and bridges to be financed under Phase 2 TORs for the drainage, wastewater collection and treatment investments As part of initial activities under Phase 1, a study on wastewater treatment options will be carried out and the design and EIA of the construction or possible upgrading of WWTPs will follow the result of this study on wastewater treatment options. Draft TORs have been prepared for the most likely secondary waste treatment options. Social and environmental development joint stock company (SECO) 16

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