Appendix D Construction Phase ESMMP Amendments

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1 Appendix D Construction Phase ESMMP Amendments

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS SCP Expansion Project, Azerbaijan 1 INTRODUCTION AMENDMENTS TO THE MANAGEMENT PLANS... 2 Tables Table 1: SCPX ESMMP Amendment Register... 3 Environmental and Social Management and Monitoring Plan i

3 1 INTRODUCTION An environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA) was undertaken to assess and report the environmental and social impacts associated with the proposed South Caucasus Pipeline Expansion (SCPX) 56 design concept (SCPX ESIA). The SCPX ESIA examined negative and positive, biophysical and socio-economic effects of the components of the proposed SCPX Project. During the course of the SCPX ESIA process, design decisions were made that take account of the need to avoid, minimise and reduce negative environmental and social impacts. Where potential adverse impacts were identified, the SCPX ESIA examined the extent to which these impacts would be mitigated through the adoption of good practice working methods. As part of the SCPX ESIA an Environmental and Social Management and Monitoring Plan (ESMMP) was produced (see Appendix D of the SCPX ESIA) that describes the environmental and social management measures to be adopted and implemented to satisfy the Construction Phase SCPX ESIA commitments associated with the Project. Subsequent refinement of the SCPX Project design has led to a decision to reduce the diameter of the pipeline from 56 to 48. This in turn has resulted in the need to extend the SCPX pipeline in Azerbaijan 34km eastwards (the proposed additional section of pipeline), to relocate the pigging station to the new starting point of the pipeline at SCPX KP0 (SCP KP23) and a number of other minor associated changes. The above changes are collectively referred to as Project design updates in this ESIA Addendum. The ESMMP produced as part of the SCPX ESIA remains largely applicable to the 48 pipeline concept ESIA. Nevertheless, the Project design updates have resulted in a number of new commitments, as well as the need to update certain commitments stated in the SCPX ESIA. This document presents a register that details the applicable management plan and section, new commitments and also existing commitments that have been altered and any amendments required to the supporting text. Environmental and Social Management and Monitoring Plan 1

4 2 AMENDMENTS TO THE MANAGEMENT PLANS Table 1 below summarises changes to the ESMMP Plan submitted as part of the SCPX ESIA. There are three types of amendments presented in Table 1: New commitments that resulted from the Project design updates and were not stated in the SCPX ESIA Commitments that are in the SCPX ESIA but have been amended to account for the Project design updates; reference to the original commitment is provided and Additional supporting text. Environmental and Social Management and Monitoring Plan 2

5 Table 1: SCPX ESMMP Amendment Register ESMMP Section SCPX Issue SCPX Ref Schedule Responsible Party SCPX Additional Text ESIA Addendum Commitment Change Reinstatement Plan A4 X3.02 Construction CONTRACTOR N/A In sensitive areas of thin topsoil (as defined by the Company) additional precautions will be taken with the aim of preserving the topsoil for subsequent replacement where deemed feasible by the Company A8 X4.10 Construction CONTRACTOR N/A Following pipeline installation at specific locations determined by COMPANY, an assessment will be conducted and used to design the final landform. The aim will be to create a natural looking landform in keeping with the landscape character of the broader area, as far as practical, having due regard to the over-riding need to assure the integrity of the pipeline during operation Landscape Management Plan Ecological Management Plan A17 X7.25a Construction CONTRACTOR N/A Due consideration will be given to the preservation of the topsoil structure and seedbank A17 X7.25b Operations COMPANY N/A If long-term monitoring of vegetation in identified habitats shows slow recovery, remedial action will be considered to KP0-KP6 commitment. Now also applies at KP3.5-KP4.7 commitment. to KP3.5-KP4.7 and KP18 KP34 to KP3.5-KP4.6 and KP18-KP34 Environmental and Social Management and Monitoring Plan 3

6 ESMMP SCPX SCPX Ref Schedule Responsible Party SCPX Additional Text ESIA Addendum Commitment Change Section Issue A17 X7.32 Pre-Construction CONTRACTOR N/A A preconstruction survey (in April or May depending on seasonality) will be carried out by the Company and will seek to identify the presence of Iris acutiloba on the ROW or working areas at specific locations determined by COMPANY and a site specific ecological management plan will be developed. This will be completed when the plants are visible i.e. during or after the flowering season between April and May commitment. Now also applies to KP0- KP8 and KP18-KP34 Waste Management Plan Pollution Prevention Plan 5.5.5, , , , A30 D5.034 Design CONTRACTOR N/A An increased wall thickness with a design factor of 0.6 will be applied where the pipeline passes seismic faults to meet the requirements of API RP 1102 A24 X8.04 Construction CONTRACTOR N/A At locations where the proposed SCPX route passes in close proximity to dwellings and at camps and pipe storage yards close to dwellings, the Project will undertake monitoring for dust generation and damp down as necessary A5 D5.006 Design CONTRACTOR COMPANY shall incorporate the following commitments into the Project design that shall be implemented by the CONTRACTOR during construction: Resource Management Plan Construction Camp Management Plan Infrastructure and Services Management Plan There are three fault crossings on the additional section of pipeline: SCPX KP1, SCPX KP 26 and SCPX KP27. The section of the pipeline trench that crosses the faults will be excavated in a trapezoidal shape, lined with geotextile membrane and filled with non-cohesive, graded aggregate commitment commitment. also applies to KP0 and KP19 New commitment Environmental and Social Management and Monitoring Plan 4

7 ESMMP Section SCPX Issue SCPX Ref Schedule Responsible Party SCPX Additional Text ESIA Addendum Commitment Change Community Health, Safety and Security Plan , , A30 X5.17 Construction CONTRACTOR N/A Site-specific crossing designs for open-cut watercourse crossings will be prepared that will specify the depth of installation and set back distance, based on a hydrological assessment of the river, and will consider the need for protection works to protect the integrity of the pipe A25 X9.04 Pre-Construction CONTRACTOR N/A An assessment and a baseline noise survey will be undertaken prior to construction at any camp and pipe storage areas located within 450m of dwellings, or other sensitive receptors such as schools or hospitals, and at locations where the proposed SCPX route passes in close proximity to dwellings Community Liaison Plan Local Recruitment and Training Plan Procurement and Supply Plan Cultural Heritage Management Plan Land Management Plan A32 X13.03 Pre-Construction COMPANY COMPANY shall carry out land acquisition and compensation following the principles and rates described in the SCPX LACF and the associated GLAC. Compensation rates for land and for crops will be reviewed and updated for 2014 as necessary based on update principles described in the LACF to KP18 to KP0, KP6, KP19 and KP27 New commitment Operations Management Plan COMPANY shall implement the commitment below: Environmental and Social Management and Monitoring Plan 5