Environment Management Plan

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1 Environment Management Plan Project Activity Pre Location of transmission towers and transmission line and Equipment specifications and parameters Transmission line Substation location and Location of transmission towers and transmission line and Exposure to safety related risks Release of chemicals and gases in receptors(air, water, land) Exposure to electromagnetic Exposure to noise on water bodies and land Setback of dwelling to overhead line route ed in accordance with permitted level of power frequency and the regulation of supervision at sites. PCBs not used in substation transformers or other project facilities or equipment. Process, equipment and system not to use chlorofluorocarbons(cfcs), including halon, and their use, if any, in existing processes and systems should be phased out and to be disposed of in a manner consistent with the requirement of the Government Transmission line to comply with the limits of electromagnetic interference from overhead power lines Design of plant enclosures to comply with noise regulations Consideration of tower location where they could be located to avoid water bodies line selection with respect to nearest dwellings Transformer Process, equipment and system Electromagnetic field strength for proposed line Expected noise emissions based on substation line selection (distance) to water bodies Setback distance to nearest houses once Exclusion of PCBs in transformer stated in tender specifications Once Exclusion of CFCs stated in tender specification Once Phase out schedule to be prepared in case still in use once Line compliance with relevant standards Once with regulations - once and avoiding tower foundation in water bodies. Part of tower siting survey and detailed Part of tender specifications for the equipment Part of tender specifications for the equipment Part of equipment and process siting survey and Part of tower siting survey and detailed Careful route had ensured that no house/dwelling unit is coming in the ROW. Compiled and included in tender document Compiled and included in tender document Not applicable Designs are in compliance with international standards as certified by PTI, USA, CPRI Bangalore As per technical specifications the expected noise will be within permissible limit Efforts taken to avoid water bodies/ settlements in consultation with local authorities

2 Involuntary resettlement or land acquisition Encroachment into precious ecological area Transmission line forestland Encroachment into farmland Social inequities Social inequities Loss of precious ecological values/damages to precious species Deforestation and loss of biodiversity Loss of agricultural productivity Careful route selection to avoid existing settlements Minimize need to acquire agriculture land Compensation paid for temporary/ permanent loss of productive land as per LAA & its process Avoid encroachment by careful site and selection Avoid encroachment by careful site and selection Minimize the need by using existing towers, tall towers, and ROW, wherever possible Obtain statutory clearances from the Government Use existing tower footings/towers wherever possible Avoid siting new towers on farmland wherever feasible line selection (distance to nearest dwelling or social institutions) line selection (distance to agricultural land) RAP implementation line selection (distance to nearest ated ecological protection area) line selection (distance to nearest protected or reserved forest) Statutory approvals from Government line selection line selection and land owners Once and land owners once affected parties once in a quarter local forest authorities to avoid/minimize forest involvement once once and engineers- once with regulations-once for each sub project and engineer- once and Part of tower siting survey and detailed Part of tower siting survey and detailed Prior to phase siting and survey / siting and survey / siting and Careful route selection and provision of adequate extensions has avoided the habituated area to the extent possible. No agricultural land is acquired for tower location and people are consulted at every stage Necessary compensation being paid to affected persons as per the Indian Telegraph Act 1885 No precious ecological area involved No forest land is involved. A small stretch (0.8 km) of social forest involved for which clearance from state forest deptt. obtained Foundations cast during lean to avoid damage to the crops during harvest. Utilization of existing RoW of LILO Gooty- Neelamangala-Hoody of

3 engineers once survey / about 9 km near Yelahanka thereby avoiding of new towers Noise related Interference with drainage patterns/irrigation channels Escape of polluting materials Nuisance to neighbouring properties Flooding hazards / loss of agricultural production Environmental pollution Farmers compensated for any permanent loss of productive land Farmers / land owners compensated for significant trees that need to be trimmed / removed along ROW. Substations sited and ed to ensure noise will not be a nuisance. Appropriate siting of towers to avoid channel interference Transformers ed with oil spill containment systems, and purpose-built oil, lubricant and fuel storage system, complete with spill cleanup equipment. Substations to include drainage and sewage disposal systems to avoid offsite land and water Design of of Crop Compensation (based on affected area) Design of implementation of Tree compensation (estimated area to be trimmed/ removed) Statutory approvals for tree trimming / removal Noise levels line selection (distance to nearest flood zone) Equipment specifications with respect to potential pollutants Substation sewage affected parties once in a quarter affected parties once in a quarter with regulations-once for each sub project Noise levels to be specified in tender documents once authorities and engineersonce Tender document to mention specifications - once Tender document to mention detailed specifications - Prior to phase Prior to phase siting and survey/ equipment equipment /drawings substation layout and Compensation being paid for all damages if any. Tree compensation being paid for all damages during. Statutory approval will be obtained for removal of tree As per technical specifications the expected noise will be within permissible limit In T/l routing nalas/ channels and low lying area are avoided. In Substation drains are ed ensuring minimum interference with drainage pattern and irrigation channels. Oil sump of sufficient capacity (200% by volume of oil tank in transformer) is being provided for every transformer. Provision of soak pit is part of where sewage line is not present.

4 Explosions /Fire Equipment layout and installation Physical Mechanized of roads for accessibility Temporary blockage of utilities Hazards to life Noise and vibration Disturbed farming activity Noise, vibration and operator safety, efficient operation Noise vibration, equipment wear and tear Increase in airborne dust particles Over flows, reduced discharge pollution. once /drawings Design of substations to include modern fire control systems/firewalls. Provision of fire fighting equipment to be located close to transformers. techniques and machinery selection seeking to minimize ground disturbance activities on cropping land timed to avoid disturbance of field crops(within one month of harvest wherever possible) equipment to be well maintained. Turning off plant not in use Existing roads and tracks used for and maintenance access to the line wherever possible Temporary placement of fill in drains/canals not permitted Substation compliance with fire prevention and control codes techniques and machinery Timing of start of equipmentestimated noise emissions equipment estimated noise emissions and operating schedules Access roads, routes (length and width of new access roads to be constructed) Temporary fill placement Tender document to mention detailed specifications - once techniques and machinery creating minimal ground disturbance once at the start of each phase Crop disturbance Post harvest as soon as possible but before next crop-once par site Complaints received by local authorities Complaints received by local authorities Use of established roads wherever possible Absence of fill in sensitive drainage areas every 4 weeks contr act substation layout and /drawings Fire fighting equipments are integral part of Substation Low noise producing machineries/ equipments are being used. Foundation and erection being planned in lean or avoided during harvest. equipment is well maintained and no complaints received on noise and vibration. No new roads are being constructed in the present project rather some existing roads/paths have been strengthened / repaired There is no temporary blockage/ placement of fill drains

5 Site clearance Vegetation Marking of vegetation to be removed prior to clearance, and strict control on clearing activities to ensure minimal clearance Trimming Fire hazards Trees allowed growing up /cutting of trees to a height within the RoW within RoW by maintaining adequate clearance between the top of tree and the conductor as per the regulations. Wood /vegetation harvesting Surplus earthwork / soil Tower disposal of Loss of vegetation and deforestation Loss of vegetation and deforestation Runoff to cause water pollution, solid waste disposal Waste disposal Trees that can survive pruning to comply should be pruned instead of cleared. Felled trees and other cleared or pruned vegetation to be disposed of as authorized by the statutory bodies. workers prohibited from harvesting wood in the project area during their employment (apart from locally employed staff continuing current legal activities) Soil excavated from tower footings disposed of by placement along roadside, or at nearby house blocks if requested by landowners. Excess fill from tower foundations excavation disposed of next to roads Vegetation marking and clearance control ( area in m2) Species-specific tree retention as approved by statutory authorities (average and maximum tree height at maturity, in meters) Species-specific tree retention as approved by statutory authorities Disposal of cleared vegetation as approved by the statutory authorities (area cleared in m2) Illegal wood / vegetation harvesting (area in m3 number of incident reported) Soil disposal locations and volume (m3) Location and amount (m3) of fill disposal Clearance strictly limited to target vegetation Presence of target species in RoW following vegetation clearance once per site Presence of target species in RoW following vegetation clearance once per site Use or intended use of vegetation as approved by the statutory authorities once per site Complaints by local people or other evidence of illegal harvesting Acceptable soil disposal sites Appropriate fill disposal locations- every 2 Minimum clearance of vegetation is ensured Regulated felling of tree in RoW is carried out with permission of owner & revenue authority keeping required electrical clearance as per. Will be complied upon completion of tree enumeration All felled trees are handed over to owner for disposal. has no role in storage and disposal of felled tree/wood. Provision for providing fire wood/fuels etc., are included in. All such provisions are complied by or and is being monitored and taken care during by the site In-charge Excavated earth is being used for refilling. The top/ fertile soil is kept separately for resurfacing and other earth is used for refilling --Do-- These provisions are strictly complied and

6 surplus earthwork/fill Storage of chemicals and materials schedule Provision of facilities for workers Encroachment into farmland Contamination of receptors (land, water, air) Noise nuisance to neighboring properties Contamination of receptors(land, water, air) Loss of agricultural productivity or around houses, in agreement with the local community or landowner Fuel and other hazardous materials securely stored above high flood level. activities only undertaken during the day and local communities informed of the schedule work force facilities to include proper sanitation, water supply and waster disposal facilities. Use existing access roads wherever possible Ensure existing irrigation facilities are maintained in working condition Protect/ preserve topsoil and reinstate after completed Repair/reinstate damaged bunds etc after Location of hazardous material storage; spill reports &type of material spilled, amount (kg or m3) and action taken to control and clean up spill) Amenities for workforce faculties Usage of existing utilities Status of existing facilities Status of facilities (earthwork in m3) Status of facilities in m3) weeks Fuel storage in appropriate locations and receptacles Weeks Presence of proper sanitation, water supply and waste disposal faculties - once each new facility Complaints received by local people / authorities every 4 weeks recorded during. Stored above the HFL. Site is away from the residential area It is ensured by Site Incharge that activities take place during day time and villagers are informed in advance and affected villagers are even served notice in advance. Complied and included in the provision. Adequate sanitation facilities are provided in the labour camp. No new roads are being constructed in the present project rather some existing roads/paths have been strengthened / repaired. No irrigation facilities are affected or blocked. All measures to resurface the excavated area by top soil are adopted as described above. No damages to bunds

7 Uncontrolled erosion / silt runoff Nuisance to near by properties Social inequities Soil loss, downstream siltation Losses to neighboring land uses/ values completed Compensation for temporary loss in agricultural production Need for access tracks minimized, use of existing roads. Limit site clearing to work areas. Regeneration of vegetation to stabilize works areas on completion (where applicable) Avoidance of excavation in wet seasons Water courses protected form siltation use of bunds and sediment ponds Contract clauses specifying careful practices. As much as possible existing access ways will be used Productivity land will be reinstated following completion of of crop compensation (amount paid, dates etc) Design basis and procedure Contract clauses Design basis and layout Reinstatement of land status(area affected, m2) affected parties once in a quarter Incorporating good and management practices once for each site Incorporating good management practices- once for each site Incorporating good engineering practice- once for each site affected partiestwice immediately after completion of and after the first Prior to Compensation being paid regularly. So far Rs 1.10 cr. has been disbursed to affected farmers Existing roads are being used Regeneration/cultivation is allowed in the complete ROW and even in the area below tower after completion of activities. It is ensured by the Site In-charge that no excavation is carried out during monsoon/rainy season. Necessary bunds being provided wherever necessary Included in conditions. No complaints received Parameter is being monitored and taken care during. Parameter is being monitored and taken care during.

8 Health and safety Inadequate stage monitoring Social inequities Injury and sickness of workers and members of the public Likely to maximize damages Operation and Maintenance Location of Exposure to transmission safety related towers and risks transmission line and Compensation will be paid for loss of production, if any Contract provisions specifying minimum requirements for camps Contractor to prepare and implement a health and safety plan. Contractor to arrange for health and safety training sessions Training of environmental monitoring personnel. of effective environmental monitoring and reporting system using check list of all ual environmental requirements Appropriate contact clauses to ensure satisfactory implementation of ual environmental mitigation measures Setback of dwellings to overhead line route ed in accordance with permitted level of power frequency and the regulation of supervision at sites. of Tree/crops compensation (amount paid) Contract clauses (number of incidents and total lost-work day caused by injuries and sickness) Training schedule Respective checklists and remedial actions taken thereof report related to environmental aspect for the with setback distance ( as built diagram) harvest affected parties Once in a quarter Contract clauses compliance once every quarter Number of program attended by each person once a year Submission of duly completed checklists of all s for each site-once Submission of duly completed checklists of all s for each site-once Setback distances to nearest houses once in quarter Prior to Routinely out Crop compensation being paid regularly Complied and included in conditions. No incident of accident/injury reported till date. All health and safety plan are in place and monitored regularly Regular briefing / training for labour is organized by or/ Under implementation as ic training programs are being organized for such persons. Regular monitoring by site, RHQ and Corporate is being organized. All provisions are complied and monitored regularly by Site/RHQ. During operation Designs are in compliance with international standards as certified by PTI, USA, CPRI Bangalore

9 Oil spillage Inadequate Provision of staff/workers health and safety during operations Inadequate provision of staff / workers health and safety during operation Electric shock hazards Contamination of land / nearby water bodies Injury and sickens of staff / workers Injury and sickness of staff workers Injury / mortality to staff and public Substation transformers located within secure and impervious sump areas with a storage capacity of at least 100% of the capacity of oil in transformers and associated reserve tanks Careful using appropriate technologies to minimize hazards Safety awareness raising for staff Preparation of fire emergency action plan and training given to staff on implementing emergency action plan Careful using appropriate technologies to minimize hazards Safety awareness raising for staff Preparation of fire emergency action plan and training given to staff on implanting emergency action plan Careful using appropriate technologies to minimize hazards Security fences around substation Substation bunding (oil sump) ( as built diagram) Usage of appropriate technologies (lost work days due to illness and injuries) Training / awareness program and mock drills Usage of appropriate technologies (lost work day due to illness and injuries) Training/awareness program and mock drills Usage of appropriate technologies (number of injury incidents, lost work days) Maintenance of fences Bunding (Oil sump) capacity and permeability once Preparedness level for using these technologies in crisis once each year Number of program and percent of staff /worker covered once each year Preparedness level for using these technologies in crisis- once each year Number of programs and percent of staff / workers covered once each year Preparedness level for using these technologies in crisis once a month Report on maintenance During operation Design and operation Design and operation Design and Operation During stage standards of safety procedure followed

10 Equipment specifications and parameters Transmission line maintenance Noise related Release of chemicals and gases in receptor(air, water, land) Exposure to electromagnetic interference Nuisance to neighboring properties Barriers to prevent climbing on /dismantling of transmission towers Appropriate warning signs on facilities Electricity safety awareness raising in project areas Processes, equipment and systems using chlorofluorocarbons(cfcs), including halon, should be phased out and to be disposed of in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Government Transmission line to comply with the limits of electromagnetic interference overhead power lines Substation sited and ed to ensure noise will not be a nuisance Maintenance of Barriers Maintenance of warning signs Training / awareness programs and mock drills for all concerned parties Process, equipment and system Required ground clearance(meters) Noise level (db(a)) Phase out schedule to be prepared in case still in use once in a quarter Ground clearance once Noise level at boundary nearest to properties and consultation with affected parties if any once Operations As per technical specification PCB is not used or it should not be detectable (i.e less than 2mg/kg) as per IEC or ASTM D4059 Operations Operations