VIE: POWER TRANSMISSION INVESTMENT PROGRAM, TRANCHE 3 Loan: 3374-VIE

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1 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING REPORT Project Number: Period: April - June, 2017 VIE: POWER TRANSMISSION INVESTMENT PROGRAM, TRANCHE 3 Loan: 3374-VIE COVERING THE FOLLOWING SUBPROJECTS: (i) 500kV My Tho Duc Hoa transmission line, (ii) 500kV Duc Hoa substation and connections, (iii) Second Transformer Bank for 220kV Duc Hoa substation (iv) Second Transformer Bank for 500kV Cau Bong substation (v) 220kV Binh Long Tay Ninh transmission line, (vi) Second Transformer Bank for 220kV Tra Vinh substation (vii) Second Transformer Bank for 220kV Uyen Hung substation (viii) 500 kv Chon Thanh substation and 220kV and 500kV connections (ix) Second Transformer Bank for 220kV Vung Tau substation Prepared by National Power Transmission Corporation Southern Power Projects Management Board for the Asian Development Bank (ADB)

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3 December 2017

4 TABLE OF CONTENT 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY INTRODUCTION Project overview MFF Power Transmission Investment Program Tranche 03 Overview Brief Description of Subprojects Report purpose ENVIRONMENT SAFEGUARD REQUIREMENT Relevant environmental policies ADB environmental policies Government of Vietnam s Environmental Policies Environmental Assessment Process ADB Environmental Assessment Vietnam Environmental Assessment Subproject Environmental Management Plan Environmental Impacts and Mitigations Incorporation of Environmental Safeguards into Project Contracts EMP implementation roles and responsibilities National Power Transmission Corporation (NPT) Power Project Management Board (PMBs) Contractors Environmental Consultant Environment Effect Monitoring Consultant (EEMC) Construction Supervision Consultant (CSC) Environmental Monitoring and Reporting Environmental Monitoring Program Environmental Reporting Requirements SUBPROJECT CONSTRUCTION/OPERATION STATUS Summary of work done in the previous and current monitoring periods Working progress of 500 kv My Tho Duc Hoa TL subproject Five subprojects of construction of second transformer banks for substations EMP COMPLIANCE Monitoring activities Compliance with EMP Issues Raised in Previous Monitoring Period kv My Tho Duc Hoa TL subproject The five second transformer banks for substations... 43

5 5.3 Compliance with EMP During Current Monitoring Period For 500 kv My Tho Duc Hoa TL subproject For the five second transformer banks for existing substation COMPLIANCE WITH LOAN COVENANTS CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS Subproject of 500 kv My Tho Duc Hoa TL Shortcomings found in 2017 Q1 and implemented corrective actions Shortcomings identified in 2017 Q2 monitoring period Construction of second transformer bank of substations Shortcomings found in 2017 Q1 and corrective actions Shortcomings found in 2017 Q2 monitoring Summary of the recommended actions to address the shortcomings APPENDIXES Appendix 1: Outstanding environmental performance of 500 kv My Tho- Duc Hoa TL subproject (in 2017 Q2) (Pictures taken from June 2017) Appendix 2. Outstanding environmental performance at the sites of five second transformers banks for substations Appendix 3: Shortcomings and corrective actions (500 kv My Tho Duc Hoa TL subproject Appendix 4: Shortcoming and corrective action (Second transformer bank for 220 kv Duc Hoa substation) Appendix 5: Shortcomings found in 2017 Q2 monitoring (500) kv My Tho Duc Hoa TL subproject Appendix 6: Result of surface water quality for 500 kv My Tho Duc Hoa TL subproject (sample taken on 26 June 2017)... 85

6 LIST OF TABLES TABLE 1: LOCATIONS OF THE SUBPROJECTS... 9 TABLE 2: THE GOV S ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND COMPLIANCE LEVELS TABLE 3: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATIONS OF THE 09 SUBPROJECTS TABLE 4: SUMMARY OF MONITORING AND REPORTING UNDERTAKEN TO DATE TABLE 5: GENERAL SUMMARY OF THE WORKS DONE UNTIL THE END OF 2017 Q TABLE 6: 500 KV MY THO DUC HOA TL DETAILED WORKING PROGRESS TABLE 7: SUMMARY OF 500 KV MY THO DUC HOA TL SUBPROJECT S WORKS DONE IN THE PREVIOUS AND CURRENT QUARTERS TABLE 8: ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES RAISED IN 2017 Q1 (500KV MY THO DUC HOA TL SUBPROJECT) TABLE 9: SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND STATUS OF CORRECTION (FIVE SECOND TRANSFORMER BANKS FOR SUBSTATIONS) TABLE 10: ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE MONITORING PLAN DURING CONSTRUCTION PHASE OF 500 KV MY THO DUC HOA TL SUBPROJECT TABLE 11: SUMMARY OF THE EMP COMPLIANCE IN 2017 Q TABLE 12 ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECT MONITORING PLAN FOR 500 KV MY THO DUC HOA TL SUBPROJECT TABLE 13 THE BASELINE DATA OF UNDERGROUND WATER TABLE 14: THE SAMPLING LOCATIONS TABLE 15: RESULTS OF SURFACE WATER QUALITY IN COMPARISON WITH THE BASE LINE DATA AND QCVN08/2015/BTNMT COLUMN B TABLE 16: ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE MONITORING PLAN DURING CONSTRUCTION PHASE OF THE FIVE SUBPROJECTS OF SECOND TRANSFORMER BANKS FOR SUBSTATIONS TABLE 17: SUMMARY OF THE COMPLIANCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL SAFEGUARDS AT SITES TABLE 18: ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECT MONITORING PLAN DURING CONSTRUCTION PHASE OF THE FIVE SECOND TRANSFORMER BANKS FOR SUBSTATIONS TABLE 19: THE BASELINE DATA OF WASTEWATER QUALITY IN SECOND TRANSFORMER FOR SUBSTATIONS TABLE 20: THE BASELINE DATA OF AIR QUALITY INCLUDING NOISE LEVEL IN THE SECOND TRANSFORMERS FOR SUBSTATIONS TABLE 21: THE BASELINE DATA OF UNDERGROUND WATER QUALITY IN THE SECOND TRANSFORMER OF 220 KV VUNG TAU SUBSTATION TABLE 22: SUMMARY OF COMPLIANCE WITH LOAN NUMBER 3374 VIE - TRANCHE 3 ENVIRONMENTAL LOAN COVENANTS LIST OF FIGURERS FIGURE 1 LOCATION OF MY THO - DUC HOA TRANSMISSION LINE FIGURE 2 OVERVIEW OF ROW OF TRANSMISSION AND CONNECTION LINES FIGURE 3 PLAN VIEW OF NEW 220KV DUC HOA SUBSTATION FIGURE 4 LAYOUT OF THE 500KV CAU BONG SUBSTATION FIGURE 5 ALIGNMENT OF 220KV BINH LONG TAY NINH TL FIGURE 6 LOCATION OF 220 KV TRA VINH SUBSTATION FIGURE 7 SPACE RESERVED FOR INSTALLATION OF THE SECOND TRANSFORMER FIGURE KV CHON THANH SUBSTATION AND 220 AND 500 KV CONNECTOR LINES FIGURE 9 LOCATION OF 220 KV VUNG TAU SUBSTATION... 19

7 ABBREVIATIONS ADB Asian Development Bank CEMP Contractor Environmental Management Plan CPMB Central power Project Management Board CSC Construction Supervision Consultant DARD Department of Agriculture and Rural Development DCST Department of culture, Sport and Tourism DONRE Department of Natural Resource and Environment EA Executive Agency EEM Environmental Effect Monitoring EEMC Environmental Effect Monitoring Consultant EMoP Environmental Monitoring Plan EMP Environmental Management Plan ESU Environmental and social Unit EVN Electricity Viet Nam GoV Government of Vietnam HCMC Ho Chi Minh City IA Implementing Agency IEC Electricity Installation & Construction Joint Stock Company IEE Initial Environmental Examination INCO Installation Company LEP Law of Environmental Protection MEF Multi-Tranche Financing Facility MOLISA Ministry of Labor Invalid and Social Affairs MONRE Ministry of Natural Resource and Environment NES National Environmental Safeguard Specialist NPT National Power Transmission Corporation NPT EO Environmental Officer of NPT PCC1 Power Construction Company No 1 PECC4 Power Engineering Consulting Joint Stock Company 4 PMBs Project Management Boards PMBs EOs Environmental officers of CPMB and SPMB PPE Personal protection equipment PTC 3 Power transmission Company 3 PTC4 Power transmission Company 4 PTIP Power Transmission Investment Project RoW Right of Way SD11 Song Da 11 Company SPMB Southern Power Project Management Board SPMB SE Supervision Engineers of SPMB T/L Transmission line TBD Thai Binh Duong Company VNECO Viet Nam Electric Company

8 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1. This environmental monitoring report covers the implementation of environmental management plan (EMP) of the nine subprojects funded in the Tranche III of Multi- Funding Facilities (MFF) in the period of 2017 Q2 (from April to June). 2. Brief subproject construction status: At the period of monitoring, 06 subprojects were under construction including the 500 kv My Tho Duc Hoa TL and the five second transformer banks for the substations of 220 kv Tra Vinh; 220 kv Duc Hoa, 220 kv Vung Tau; 220 kv Uyen Hung and 500 kv Cau Bong. The progress of constructing 500 kv My Tho Duc Hoa TL subproject achieved about 15%, meanwhile the construction of the five second transformer banks achieved about 50% of the total plan. 3. Monitoring activities taken in this period: Beside the environmental compliant monitoring taken daily by the construction Supervision Consultants (CSCs) and the environmental effect monitoring partly taken by the Environmental Effect Monitoring Consultant (EEMC) on 26 June 2017, the National Environmental Specialist (NES) conducted field visits to the six subprojects under construction from May 2017 and June The monitoring activities focused on the compliance with EMP implementation, the environmental Loan Covenant, the status of implementing the corrective action plan set up in the first quarter monitoring period and any complaints of the affected communities related to the environmental performance. 4. Implementation of corrective action proposed by the previous report: Most of the shortcomings found in the first quarter of 2017 were corrected (Table 7 and Table 8). However, the provision of latrine toilets for subproject of 500 kv My Tho Duc Hoa transmission line was not implemented until 18 September 2017 when SPMB and the contractors had a meeting. In addition, as of 30 June 2017, EEM has not been conducted in accordance with respective IEE. 5. Shortcomings found in 2017 Q2 (500 kv My Tho Duc Hoa TL subproject) included (i) latrine toilets were not properly provided for workers at sites. Although all contractors had committed to providing septic tanks at sites for workers, the corrective action was carried out after 18 September 2017 (Q3 2017); (ii) at location of tower No.108, cement bags scattered at site, which potentially affected the environment; and (iii) excavated soil temporarily stockpiled both sides of tower No. 111, which may cause agricultural land contamination; (iv) the EEM was not implemented in accordance with the EMoP approved by ADB. 6. Shortcomings (Second transformer banks for substations): in terms of EMP compliance, there were no shortcomings found during 2017 Q2. However, the EEM was not implemented in compliance with the EMoP approved by ADB. 7. Recommendations: To overcome the shortcomings of EMP compliance found in 2017 Q2 monitoring period, first of all, NES discussed the issues with the contractors and CSC (PECC4) at the site of 500 kv My Tho Duc Hoa TL subproject to reach an agreement on the way of surmounting them with the fixed timeframe. No action was taken by SPMB within 2017 Q2 either for EMP incompliance and absence of EEMC, because a brief finding report including the shortcomings was submitted to SPMB by the National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 8

9 NES only after ending the monitoring period (in 2017 Q3) 1. It is recommended that the PMBs and NES communicate more closely and timely on the findings of environmental monitoring such that PMBs can take appropriate actions in a timely manner. 2 INTRODUCTION 2.1 Project overview MFF Power Transmission Investment Program 8. Electricity Viet Nam (EVN) is developing transmission networks and substations in Viet Nam to support economic growth and ensure access to a reliable supply of electricity throughout the country. The Government of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam hopes to connect 90% of the population to electricity by 2020, and provide 100% coverage by The Master Plan for Power Development of Viet Nam No. VI includes a program for development of transmission lines and substations, provision of meters, and rehabilitation of urban and rural low voltage distribution networks. 9. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is co-financing the Power Transmission Investment Program (PTIP) through a Multi-Tranche Financing Facility (MFF). The PTIP will enhance the capacity of the transmission network to balance power loads in northern, central, and southern Viet Nam. It will i) expand the electricity transmission infrastructure by constructing and upgrading 500 kilovolt (kv) and 220 kv transmission lines (TLs) and associated substations; ii) improve the operational effectiveness and efficiency of the NPT; and iii) support the implementation of the investment program. The expected total number of MFF tranches is The NPT is the PTIP Executing Agency (EA). The Northern Power Project Management Board (NPMB) is the Implementing Agency (IA) for the subprojects in northern Viet Nam; the Central Power Project Management Board (CPMB) is the IA for the subproject in central Viet Nam; and the Southern Power Project Management Board (SPMB) is the IA for subprojects in southern Viet Nam Tranche 03 Overview 11. Tranche 03 consists of 09 subprojects, of which the two subprojects of 220kV Binh Long Tay Ninh TL and 500kV Chon Thanh substation and 220kV and 500kV connections are managed by CPMB, the remaining 07 subprojects are undertaken by SPMB. All subprojects are located in the central or southern areas of Vietnam. The locations of subproject are outlined in Table 1 and detailed in Item Table 1: Locations of the subprojects No. Subprojects IA Locations 1 500kV My Tho Duc Hoa Transmission Line SPMB Tien Giang, Long An provinces 2 500kV Duc Hoa Substation and Connections, SPMB Long An province 1 Receiving the report, SPMB hold a meeting with the contractors, EEMC and related Departments of SPMB on 18 September 2017 to discuss on the status of compliance with EMP and EMoP and finding out appropriate measures to overcome the incompliant issues. The minutes of the meeting including the recommendations and the summary of 2017 Q1 EMR approved by ADB were shared with the contractors to ensure the implementation of the agreed proposed actions. National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 9

10 No. Subprojects IA Locations 3 Second Transformer Bank for 220kV Duc Hoa Substation SPMB Long An province 4 Second Transformer Bank for 220kV Tra Vinh Substation SPMB Tra Vinh province 5 Second Transformer Bank for 500kV Cau Bong Substation SPMB HCMC 6 Second Transformer Bank for 220kV Uyen Hung Substation SPMB Binh Duong province 7 Second Transformer Bank for 220kV Vung Tau Substation SPMB Ba Ria Vung Tau province kv Chon Thanh Substation and 220kV and 500kV Connections CPMB Binh Phuoc province 9 220kV Binh Long Tay Ninh Transmission Line, CPMB Binh Phuoc, Tay Ninh provinces Brief Description of Subprojects kV My Tho Duc Hoa Transmission line (TL) Subproject 12. The 500kV My Tho - Duc Hoa TL subproject is 54.83km long traversing two provinces of Tien Giang and Long An. In Tien Giang province, the route that has km starts at 500/220kV My Tho Substation in Diem Hy Commune (Chau Thanh District) then traverses five other communes including Nhi Binh commune (Chau Thanh district), Phuoc Lap, My Phuoc, Hung Thanh and Tan Hoa Dong communes of Tan Phuoc district before visiting Long An province. In Long An, from Tan Tay commune of Thanh Hoa district, the transmission line will span km crossing Long Thuan and Tan Lap communes of Thu Thua district, Thanh Loi commune of Ben Luc district and Huu Thanh commune of Duc Hoa district to finally connect to the 500/220kV Duc Hoa Substation in Hoa Khanh Dong Commune, Duc Hoa District. The route is divided into 17 sections of varied lengths based on technical requirements and land terrain, which is supported by 112 towers. The location map of TL is shown in Figure 1. National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 10

11 Figure 1 Location of My Tho - Duc Hoa Transmission Line kV Duc Hoa Substation and Connections subproject 13. The 500kV Duc Hoa substation and connections subproject will have the following components and affected area: a) 500 KV substation (139,621 m 2 ) b) 100m access road (9mx100m; 900m 2 ) c) 500kV double circuit transmission line (12.4 km; 32,457 m 2 ), d) 1 st 220kV double circuit connection line(24.4 km; 23,313 m 2 ) e) 2 nd 220kV double circuit connection line (29.8km; 37,973 m 2 ). 14. The substation design provides for an initial capacity of 1 x 900MVA (3 x 300 MVA single phase autotransformers), with provision for a future second 900 MVA transformer bank. The transmission and connection lines including 500 kv, 1st 220kV and 2nd 220kV TLs will traverse two districts, namely, Ben Luc and Duc Hoa. The 500 kv TL is 12.4km long traversing Hoa Khanh Dong commune, Duc Hoa township, Duc Hoa Thuong and My National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 11

12 Hanh Nam communes of Duc Hoa district. The 1st 220 kv connection line has its length of 24.4km crossing 06 communes of Hoa Khanh Dong, Hoa Khanh Nam, Hoa Khanh Tay, Tan Phu, Hau Nghia and Tan My of Duc Hoa district. The 2nd 220 kv connection line will span 29.8km going through Hoa Khanh Dong, Huu Thanh of Duc Hoa district and Thanh Loi, Thanh Hoa, Binh Duc and Thanh Duc communes of Ben Luc district. The location map presents in Figure 2. Figure 2 Overview of ROW of Transmission and Connection Lines Second Transformer Bank for 220kV Duc Hoa Substation Subproject 15. The existing 220 kv Duc Hoa substation is located in an area of 24.6 ha in Bau Cong Hamlet, Tan My Commune, Duc Hoa District, Long An Province. It is bounded by a communal road to the north, gardens to the south and the east and the land property of Hong Phat Company to the west. The substation with a single transformer started operation in April Well wall-fenced, the substation is constructed with sufficient infrastructure for long-term and safe operation which comprises of its main electrical component, operational asphalted lanes, water supply and drainage system, lighting system, dedicated storage for hazardous waste, an operation house and firefighting equipment. National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 12

13 16. The main work of this subproject is the installation of the second transformer bank for the substation and associated equipment in the same premise of the existing Duc Hoa substation. A set of additional supporting equipment, i.e. fire extinguishers and emergency oil trap, for the safe operation of the entire substation will also be set into place. 17. The civil works include ground preparation for the transformer, gate tower, electric box and cable trench. The substation layout is presented in Figure 3. Figure 3 Plan view of new 220kV Duc Hoa substation Second Transformer Bank for 500kV Cau Bong Substation Subproject 18. The existing 500kV Cau Bong substation covers an area of 155,051 m2, in Lang Cat village, Tan PhuTrung commune, Cu Chi District, HCMC. It is situated about 2km from the Highway No. 22 and about 2.4km from the An Ha Bridge. The site is surrounded by paddy fields of Tan Phu Trung commune. The existing substation currently consists of the operation building, lodging house, security post, water station, fire pump house, internal roads, and switchyard area. A space has been allocated within the substation for the second transformer (Figure 4). 19. Through the subproject, the substation will be equipped with another 900MVA capacity (3x300MVA power transformers) and related equipment in the switchyard intended for this subproject. Aside from the second transformer, related equipment will be installed consists of the surge (lightning) arrester, power and control cables, feeders and additional support equipment such as fire extinguishers and emergency oil spill containment. National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 13

14 Figure 4 Layout of the 500kV Cau Bong Substation kV Binh Long -Tay Ninh TL Subproject 20. Binh Long - Tay Ninh transmission line that is 72.6 km long starts at Binh Long substation in Thanh Luong commune, Binh Long town, Binh Phuoc Province will terminate at the Tay Ninh substation in Ninh Thanh Ward, Tay Ninh City, Tay Ninh Province. The route spans 20km in Binh Phuoc province and 52.6km in Tay Ninh province. 21. The transmission line will be a double circuit and carried on 224 galvanized steel lattice towers with an average estimated distance between towers of m. Tower height from m is determined by topography and the need for safe conductor sag to the ground. Figure 7 shows the alignment of the transmission line between Binh Long 220 kv substation and the Tay Ninh 220 kv substation. National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 14

15 Figure 5 Alignment of 220kV Binh Long Tay Ninh TL Second Transformer Bank for 220kV Tra Vinh Substation Subproject 22. The existing 220kV Tra Vinh substation is located in an area of 23,700 m2 in Luong Hoa Commune, Chau Thanh District, Tra Vinh Province in the southern part of Viet Nam. It is bounded by rice fields to the north, east, west and the National Highway 60 to the south. The substation with a single transformer started operation in Well wallfenced, the substation is constructed with sufficient infrastructure for long-term and safe operation, which comprises of its main electrical component, operational asphalted pave ways, water supply and drainage system, lighting system, dedicated storage for hazardous waste an operation house and firefighting equipment. 23. The main work of this subproject is the installation of the second transformer bank for the subproject and associated equipment in the same premise of the existing Tra Vinh substation (Figure 6). A set of additional supporting equipment, i.e. fire extinguishers and emergency oil trap, for the safe operation of the entire substation will also be set into place. National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 15

16 Figure 6 Location of 220 kv Tra Vinh substation Second Transformer Bank for 220kV Uyen Hung Substation Subproject 24. The substation, covering an area of 27,293 m2, in Uyen Hung Town, Binh Duong province, currently consists of the operation building, lodging house, security post, water station, fire pump house, internal roads, and switchyard area. The Uyen Hung Substation supplies high voltage (220kV, 110kV) and medium voltage (22kV for local grid only). It currently has one (1) 250MVA transformer in the switchyard area. 25. Through the subproject, the substation will be equipped with another 220/110/22kV power transformer and related equipment in the switchyard intended for this subproject. Aside from the second transformer, related equipment that will be installed is the surge (lightning) arrester, power and control cables, feeders and additional support equipment such as fire extinguishers and emergency oil spill containment. The second transformer is installed in the existing premise of substation (Figure 7). National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 16

17 Figure 7 Space reserved for installation of the second transformer kV Chon Thanh substation and 220kV and 500 kv Connections Subproject 26. The 500 kv Chon Thanh substation and 220kV and 500kV connections subproject consists of: (i) 18.4ha substation of 500/220/110 kv including 470m access road to the substation. The substation capacity that is divided in two phases includes 01 transformer 500/220kV-900MVA and 01 transformer 220/110kV -250MVA (Phase ) and 01 transformer 500/220kV-900MV and 01 transformer 220/110kV-250MVA (phase ). (ii) A 8.5 km 220kV connector line that is supported with six (06) galvanized steel towers will connect the substation to the 220 kv Tan Dinh Binh Long TL and a 1.0km 500 kv connector line that is held with three (03) galvanized steel towers will link the substation to 500kV Pleiku - My Phuoc - Cau Bong TL. Both 220kV and 500 kv towers will use in placed reinforced concrete foundations. National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 17

18 27. The substation and new access road will be located entirely in a rubber plantation land about 6.5km from Highway No.14 in Minh Thanh commune, Chon Thanh district, Binh Phuoc province. The 220 kv connection line will pass through mostly rubber plantation lands also some residential land areas, while the 500 kv connection line only passes through plantation land (Figure 8). Highway14 Figure kv Chon Thanh substation and 220 and 500 kv connector lines Second Transformer Bank for 220kV Vung Tau Substation Subproject 28. The existing 220kV Vung Tau substation is located on an area of 26.2 ha in ward No.11, Vung Tau City, Ba Ria Vung Tau Province southeast of HCMC, Viet Nam (Figure 9). The site is bounded by the National Highway 51 to the north, the existing 110kV Ba Ria-Vung Tau transmission line to the east, eucalyptus and cashew plantations to west and Rach Ba lake to the south. 29. The upgraded substation will be installed the second transformer within the premise of existing substation. 30. Civil works: The civil works include the substation facility includes the transformers and operation of the substation house of 26.2 ha, a 678m access road occupying approximately 12.0 ha, and a 271m service road surrounding the substation of 1.4 ha. However, as indicated above the subproject is restricted to installation of two transformers and associated transmission hardware alongside the parallel construction of the entire substation facility and access road. Thus, the primary activities of the subproject is the transport of pre-assembled transformer to the substation followed by the installation of substation on to a cleared foundation area with attachment to the short connector lines to the existing adjacent transmission line. National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 18

19 2.2 Report purpose Figure 9 Location of 220 kv Vung Tau substation - Monitoring the environmental compliance with both policies of ADB and the Government of subprojects implementation activities including the compliance with loan covenant. - Monitoring the construction contractors to comply with the mitigation measures in accordance with the approved EMPs and supporting them in bringing back any environmentally incompliant issues into the EMPs compliance throughout corrective action plans. - Recommending measures and conducting short training courses at sites to the contractors and workers to improve the effectiveness of mitigating the environmentally negative impacts during the subprojects construction period. - Identifying the environmental impacts non-determined in the designing stage, based on which solutions for monitoring and mitigating the impacts shall be recommended. 3 ENVIRONMENT SAFEGUARD REQUIREMENT 3.1 Relevant environmental policies ADB environmental policies 31. The environment safeguards requirements of ADB are presented in the following guidelines: a) Safeguard Policy Statement (2009) b) Operational Manual Section F1/BP1 2 and c) Public Communications Policy (PCP) Operations Manual Bank Policies (BP) issued on 1 October 2013, based on ADB Safeguard Policy Statement National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 19

20 3.1.2 Government of Vietnam s Environmental Policies 32. The status of compliance with GoV s environmental requirements is summarized in Table 2. Table 2: The GoV s environmental requirements and compliance levels No GoV s Environmental Requirements Compliance levels I Legal documents and environmental protection Environmental Protection Law No.55/2014/QH13 of the 13th National Assembly, the 7th Session, passed on June 23, 2014 and took effect on January 01, Biodiversity Law No. 20/2008/QH12 of the 12th National Assembly, the 4th Section, passed on November 13, 2008 and put into force from July 01, Decree No. 18/2015/ND-CP, dated Feb. 14, 2015 Provides the requirements for Environmental Protection Plan, Strategic Environmental Assessment, Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Protection Plan and took effect on April 01, 2015 (replaces Decree 29/2011/ND- CP) Circular 27/2015/BTNMT dated on May 29, 2015 that provides guidance for Strategic Environmental Assessment, Environmental Impact Assessment, and Environmental Protection Commitment. (Replaces Circular 26/2011/TT-BTNMT) Decree No. 80/2014/ND-CP issued on August 6, This Decree regulates drainage and treatment of wastewater in urban areas, industrial zones, economic zones, processing and export zones, and rural residential areas and took effect on 01 January 2015 Decree No.38/2015/NĐ-CP dated 24 May 2015 provides for the management of waste including Comply with: The environmental protection requirements are achieved, concretely all subproject EIAs were prepared and approved by the competent agencies in 2014 and the mitigation measures have been carried out in compliance with the approved EIAs. Comply with: The biodiversity protection requirements are incorporated into the process of EIA preparation including the implementation of mitigation measures throughout the subproject life cycles. Comply with: Although Decree 18/2015/ND-CP requires EIA prepared for only the works of TLs and substations from 110 kv and 500 kv respectively, the EIAs of all subprojects funded in Tranche III with the voltages from 220 kv to 500 kv of TLs and substations were prepared under the regulation of Decree 29/2011/ND-CP dated on 18 April 2011 and the mitigation measures have been implemented. This means that meeting the environmental protection required by Decree 29/2011/ND-CP satisfies the regulations of Decree 18/2015/ND-CP in terms of environmental assessment. Complied with The structure and content of subproject EIAs were in compliance with the Annex 2.5 of Circular No 26/2011/BTNMT because the EIAs were approved in In comparison with that in the Circular 27/2015/BTNMT specified in Annex 2.3 there are just some minor changes related to public consultation and monitoring parameters. Partly complied with: Runoff was properly managed at the working sites. For the second transformer banks for the substations, runoff from the stockpiles was kept clear before discharging into the existing drainage system of substations; for the TL working sites, runoff was collected at foundation holes of towers, kept clear and pumped out to the existing drainage system. The wastewater at houses rented by workers to stay during the construction phase was collected and treated following the rural residential areas, at working sites of the second transformer banks, the workers used the existing latrine toilets, however a small volume of wastewater of about Litters per day at each working site of 500 kv My Tho Duc Hoa TL subproject located more than 50m from the rented houses were not collected and treated in compliance with the Decree. Partly complied with: National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 20

21 7 II III 1 2 hazardous waste, domestic waste, industrial solid waste regular, liquid waste, waste water, industrial emissions and other special wastes; environmental protection for imported scrap, and took effect on June 15, Circular No. 36/2015/TT-BTNMT, dated 30 June 2015, providing regulation on hazardous waste management. Legal documents on electricity Law on Electricity No. 24/2012/QH13 of the 13th National Assembly, the 4 th Section, dated 20 November 2012 and took effect on July 01, 2013, adjusting some articles of Law on electricity No 28/2004/QH11 dated 03 December 2011 Decree No.14/2014/NĐ-CP dated February 26, 2014 regulating detail on the implementation of Law on Electricity and Power Safety and took effect on 15 April, Circular No.31/2014/TT - BCT dated 2 October This circular provides the details of regulation on electricity safety. Circular 25/2016/BYT dated 30 June 2016, regulating on national technical standard of electromagnetic field, industrial frequency regulation of electromagnetic field levels at working places. Other relative legal documents Circular No. 22/2010/TT-BXD regulating on labor safety in executing constructions issued by Ministry of Construction on December 03, 2010; Decree No 45/2013/NĐ-CP issued on 10 May, 2013 by GoV on the detail regulation on some articles of Labor Code on working hours, rest hours, occupational safety and occupational hygiene. The solid domestic waste at sites and rented houses were collected and treated as per local regulation; construction waste mainly iron stuff, cement bags were collected for reusing or recycling. However, at the site of tower 68, some cement bags scattered in the surrounding environment and the wastewater at the working sites of 500 kv My Tho Duc Hoa TL subproject located more than 50m from the rented houses was not collected and treated in compliance with the Decree. Complied with All mitigation measures are set up to meet the policy. No hazardous wastes at both working sites of 500 kv My Tho Duc Hoa TL and second transformer banks for the substations subprojects were found because the contractors mobilized one small crane at each working site and did not store any hazardous substances at the working sites. Comply with The requirements of protection of electric equipment, works and safety in the Law are fulfilled such as the regulation on RoW of high voltage TLs and substations and the implementation of electric safety were incorporated into the EIAs. Comply with All safety regulation on RoW distances and labor safety regulation in both subprojects of TLs and second transformer banks for the substations are strictly followed. Complied with Training on electric safety, technique of earthling houses and structures located within 16-60m from the RoW (500 kv TLs) and within 11m from TL center (220kV TLs) are incorporated into the EIAs, which will be strictly followed before starting the operation phase. Complied with The workers working at the sites of second transformer banks were instructed to work within the allowable electromagnetic field with regulated working hours and used PPEs. Complied with All mitigation measures set up in the EIAs following the policy, which has been implemented to meet the requirements such as the contractors prepared Contractor s EMPs that have been approved by SPMB before civil works and implemented the mitigation measures. Complied with All workers at the working sites were provided with the appropriate PPEs, and were trained and promulgated on labor safety and regulations; National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 21

22 IV Environmental standards and regulations Circular No. 39/2010/TT-BTNMT dated December 16, National technical regulation on noise (QCVN 26/2010/BTNMT) and on vibration (QCVN 27/2010/BTNMT); Circular No 32/2013/TTBTNMT dated October 25, National technical regulation on ambient air quality (QCVN 05/2013/BTNMT); Decision No. 16/2008/QDBTNMT dated December 31, 2008 National technical regulation on surface water quality (QCVN /BTNMT); Underground water quality (QCVN 09/2008/BTNMT) and Domestic wastewater (QCVN 14/2008/BTNMT) Complied with The mitigation measures were applied to meet the standards. One small crane worked at each working site located at least 50m from residential areas and the time of working was regulated at daytime from 6am to 9pm to avoid any noise and vibration impacts to local people and the workers. Complied with: The mitigation measures were applied to meet the standard. All stockpiles were tidily kept and moist at all subprojects. Most of the construction materials for constructing the 500 kv My Tho Duc Hoa TL were transported to the working sites by waterways. Therefore the construction has not contributed much pollutant to the air. Complied with The mitigation measures were applied to meet the standards. The surface water quality in the 500 kv My Tho Duc Hoa was monitored semiannually following the regulation of QCVN 08/2008/BTNMT. However QCVN 09/2008/BTNMT was not applicable because no place at the working sites was used for keeping hazardous wastes and materials so the potential of the underground water polluted due to hazardous substances was negligible. QCVN 14/2008/BTNMT was also not applicable as there were no workers camps and not much wastewater generated at the sites. This has not probably contributed to any changes of the surrounding environment. 3.2 Environmental Assessment Process ADB Environmental Assessment 33. Screening to categorize the subprojects funded by ADB in Tranche 3 of MFF that was carried out using ADB s Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA) Checklist confirmed that the environmental impacts were not expected to cause irreversible and significant adverse environmental impacts and were easily controllable by appropriate and conventional mitigation measures. Therefore, the subprojects were categorized B based on ADB Safeguard Policy Statement (SPS, 2009) and that Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) reports were required. 34. The IEE and EMP of each subproject was prepared, following the ADB s environmental safeguard requirements, and approved by ADB from September to November Vietnam Environmental Assessment 35. The Government shall specify a list of projects that are subject to the preparation of environmental impact assessment (EIA) reports. 36. In order to implement the Law of environmental protection (LEP) 2014, details of regulations and requirements are provided in the following subordinate documents: National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 22

23 Decree No. 18/2015/NĐ-CP, dated on February 14, 2015, which provides the requirements for Environmental Protection Plan (EPP), Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA), Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), which are specified in Appendixes of I, II, III and IV of the Decree. (Replaces Decree 29/2011/ND-CP) Circular No. 27/2015/TT-BTNMT, dated on May 29, 2015 that provides guidance for Strategic Environmental Assessment, Environmental Impact Assessment, and Environmental Protection Commitment. (Replaces Circular 26/2011/TT-BTNMT) 37. As the subproject documents were prepared in 2014, Decree 29/2011/ND-CP was applied for the subproject screening. Under the Decree 29/2011/ND-CP s Annex, all subprojects were categorized as EIA preparation, of which 500 kv My Tho Duc Hoa TL and 200 kv Binh Long Tay Ninh TL subprojects were under MONRE s approvals because the subproject traverses into more than one province, the remaining 07 subprojects, each located within one province were approved by the project provincial DONREs. Specifically: The EIA of 500 kv My Tho Duc Hoa TL subproject was approved by MONRE under Decision No. 2271/QD- BTNMT dated October 13, The EIA of 220kV Binh Long Tay Ninh TL subproject was approved by MONRE under Decision No. 3041/QD- BTNMT dated December 25, The EIA of 500kV Duc Hoa substation and connections subproject was approved by Long An DONRE under Decision No. 3538/QD- UBND dated October 22, The EIA of 500 kv Chon Thanh substation and 220kV and 500kV connections subproject was approved by Binh Phuoc DONRE under Decision No. 2946/QD- UBND dated December 31, The EIA of Second Transformer Bank for 220kV Duc Hoa substation subproject was approved by Long An DONRE under Decision No. 411/QD- UBND dated January 29, 2015; The EIA of Second Transformer Bank for 220kV Tra Vinh substation subproject was approved Tra Vinh DONRE under Decision No. 47/QD-UBND dated January 13, The EIA of Second Transformer Bank for 220kV Uyen Hung substation was approved by Binh Duong DONRE under Decision No. 652/QD-UBND dated March 20, 2015; The EIA of Second Transformer Bank for 220kV Vung Tau substation was approved by Ba Ria Vung Tau DONRE under Decision No. 442/QD-UBND dated March 4, The EIA of Second Transformer Bank for 500kV Cau Bong substation subproject was approved by HCMC DONRE under Decision No. 227/QD TNMT - CCBVMT dated August 11, National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 23

24 3.3 Subproject Environmental Management Plan Environmental Impacts and Mitigations 38. As the report covers 09 subprojects, to reduce the report volume, the 09 subprojects impacts and mitigation measures are summarized in Table 3 as follows: Table 3: Environmental impacts and mitigations of the 09 subprojects National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 24

25 Activities/ potential Subprojects Mitigation measures Implementing unit environment impacts Supervision unit applicable I. Pre- construction phase Land acquisition and Ensure that all regulatory clearances are obtained before starting civil works for the Local Land clearance TLs and new PMBs resettlement subprojects. committee substations Review mitigation measures defined in this EMP, update as required to reflect detailed design including requirement for additional drainage diversion structures, where necessary. Update of EMP ESU All subprojects Include updated EMP in all bid documents. PMBs Review and approve various environmental, health and safety sub plans to be implemented by contractors. Grievance redress mechanism Establish a GRM PMBs PMBs All subprojects Tender documents and works contracts Include environmental clauses in the EMP in tender documents and works contracts PMBs PMBs All subprojects Screening of construction TLs and new sites, transmission line Demining of areas identified as UXO contaminated. PMBs PMBs substations alignment for UXOs II. Construction phase Determine RoW of TLs, new substations and their access roads based on their detailed designs. RoW Demarcation to avoid affects trees and structures located outside the clearance site. Establishment of premise of worker camps/ contractor offices Run off may cause soil erosion and sedimentation damaging of rice fields, irrigation canals nearby Determine trees in RoWs and prepare procedures for removing valuable trees if possible; Tree wood cut down is allowed to be reused by community as fuels. Introduce the sites need to be cleared to machine operators to avoid affects the outside trees and structures; All damages to trees and structures located outside the compensated areas must be compensated by contractors. Select premises to construct worker camps and contractors offices not interfering surrounding communities. Worker camps are adequately designed to limit trees cut down. Worker camps and contractors offices are designed to ensure all domestic wastes are collected and treated as the GoV s regulation. Check to ensure runoff water not affect rice fields, gardens and irrigation canals nearby; Schedule of land excavation should be in dry season. Stockpiles are covered or runoff water from stockpiles is collected by a designed canal National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 25 ESU officer/ SE/contractors Contractors PMBs ESU/PMBs TLs and new substations All subprojects Contractors ESU/PMBs All subprojects

26 Dust emission from the earthworks and movement of vehicles polluting air quality or a hole surrounding the stockpiles. Contractors are required to prepare dust control plan in its CEMP. Mitigation measures to be applied include: Cover and keep moist excavated soil and stockpiles Regularly maintain vehicles and equipment to ensure emissions comply with standards Prohibit burning of waste materials at sites. Unauthorized burning of construction materials and refuse shall be subject to penalties for the Contractor. Inform and educate workers on the Air Emission and Dust Control Plan. Cover materials with tarpaulin or other suitable materials while in transit. Impose speed limits on construction vehicles; Contractors ESU/PMBs All subprojects Noise, vibration from vehicles and construction activities Spill or leakage of hazardous chemicals which could contaminate land and groundwater, biodiversity and human health Domestic solid wastes, domestic wastewater, inert construction wastes, during Noise levels from equipment and machinery shall conform to the GOV standard for noise limits and Environmental, Health, and Safety Guidelines (IFC) Property maintain machinery to minimize noise No construction shall be allowed between nighttime hours of 22:00 to 06:00; if needed, contractors have to ask community for permission. Contractors ESU/PMBs All subprojects Require drivers of construction vehicles to minimize blowing of horn and limit speed when passing through residential areas Contractor will be required to prepare Hazardous Chemicals Management Plan in the CEMP. Measures to be applied include: Prepare a list of hazardous chemicals to be brought at the site including information on quantity and hazard classification. Minimize or avoid long storage of hazardous materials onsite. Comply with the labeling and storage requirements of hazardous chemicals. Conduct refueling and equipment servicing only in designated areas with impervious surface. Provide oil and grease traps and other spill containment measures. Contractors ESU/PMBs All subprojects Contractor to provide readily available clean-up equipment. Inform and educate workers about the Hazardous Chemicals Management Plan in the CEMP through training and orientation. Provide workers with PPE. Compliance with the process of collecting, storing and transporting hazardous wastes of Circular 36/2016/TT- BTNMT Contract only accredited company by MONRE for waste collection, transport and disposal. Contractor will be required to prepare Waste Management Plan in the CEMP. Measures to be applied include: Contractors ESU/PMBs All subprojects National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 26

27 construction may result to pollution of land, water Risks to traffic accidents and road degradation due to movement of heavy vehicles during transport of materials and equipment. Prepare temporary access road, material stockpiles, waste storage may damage crops and land, community roads, irrigation canals Damage perennial trees/rubber trees and landscapes Domestic wastes are collected into dustbins with covers and contract with competent agencies to transport and treated as regulation; Solid construction wastes such as iron, cement bags. Plastic bags/cans are orderly stored, reuse and recycling, where possible, and dispose only in approved sites. Prohibit burning of wastes Provision of adequate onsite sanitation facilities to prevent untreated sewage from being channeled into drainage canals, river and on land. Reuse wastewater if possible or discharge it into approved places Contractor will be required to prepare Traffic Management Plan in the CEMP. Measures to be applied include: Movement of heavy vehicles to avoid peak hours of local road network, wherever practicable Monitor traffic at access roads where crowded residents are living. Ensure vehicles are maintained regularly Conduct road safety training for drivers Impose speed limits particularly when passing through settlement areas. Rehabilitate damaged sections of roads. Manage traffic by posting warning signs and assigning flag persons to direct traffic on affected roads. Contractor will discuss with AP to reach a consensus on renting land or compensating crops before preparing access roads. Contractor will be required to restore to original condition the temporary access roads after construction is completed and before it is returned to the AP. Any damaged crops or income loss during the temporary use of land will be compensated by the civil works contractor and include requirement if contractor s performance bond Restoration, dredge of irrigation canals if they are in sedimentation due to the subproject construction Contractors have to compensate any damage to crops, rehabilitation of agricultural land quality or loss of income due to a delay in returning borrowed land in time for seasonal production Contact DARD for advice on how to minimize damage to trees and vegetation along transmission line Restrict tree and vegetation removal to within RoWs. And within RoWs minimize tree removals and install protective physical barriers around trees that do not need to be removed. Where possible all RoWs to be re-vegetated and landscaped after construction completed. Consult DARD to determine the most successful restoration strategy and techniques. Aim to replant three trees for each tree removed. Contractors ESU/PMBs All subprojects Contractors Contractors ESU/PMBs ESU/PMBs TLs and new substations TLs and new substations National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 27

28 Return ground surrounding tower foundations to avoid soil erosion and insanitation Workers may be exposed to dangers of live power lines/equipment, chemicals, fire and explosion, physical hazards, exposure to dust and noise, falling objects, and ergonomic injuries Community health and safety potentially affected due to construction and transportation All damage to trees outside the compensated scope, contractors have to compensate to the losses as agreement Tower foundations after civil works complete are covered with surface soil to enhance natural grasses reducing soil erosion and create landscapes Ground surrounding tower foundation is properly returned to ensure well drainage and sanitation. Contractor will be required to prepare Health and Safety Plan in the CEMP. Measures to be applied include: Implementation of electrical safety plan, fire prevention, safety and management plan, education and awareness plan for HIV/AIDS and other diseases Covering energized parts and hardware Ensuring live-wire work is conducted by trained and certified workers with strict adherence to specific safety and insulation standards. Require workers to adhere to local legislation, standards and guidelines relating to minimum approach distances for excavations, tools, vehicles, pruning, and other activities in the ROW. Implement fall protection systems that includes provision of hoisting equipment, safety belts, second (backup) safety strap for workers Conduct training of workers in the identification of occupational hazards Provision of first-aid facilities readily accessible by workers Posting of safety signs, reminders or warning notices Hire only trained and certified workers on electrical works Plan work site layout to minimize need for manual transfer of loads Provide appropriate and accessible firefighting equipment Ensure unobstructed access of fire responders and egress of vehicles Provide security personnel in areas where appropriate Strictly implement a No Alcohol and Drug Policy Prohibit illegal activities including gambling Inform and educate workers on the Health and Safety Plan. Contractor will be required to develop a Community Health and safety Program (CHSP) in the CEMP that includes: Conduct public consultation with affected communities and disseminate information on community health and safety Emergency response and preparedness procedures Provision of communication systems and protocols Coordination with local and regional emergency and health authorities Provision of emergency equipment and facilities Fencing of the construction area Posting of warning signs in dangerous work areas in Vietnamese language. Contractors ESU/PMBs Tower foundations of TLs Contractors ESU/PMBs All subprojects Contractors ESU/PMBs All subprojects National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 28

29 Damage to cultural property or values, and chance finds III Removal of vegetation may result in continuous replacement of successional species and an increased likelihood of growth of Invasive species. All structures required to be earthed are done in compliance with Circular No. 31/2015/TT- BCT. As per detailed designs all civil works should be located away from all physical cultural property and values. Chance finds of valued relics and cultural values should be anticipated by contractors. Site supervisors should be on the watch for finds. Upon a chance find all work stops immediately, find left untouched, and EA/IA notified to determine if find is valuable. The cultural division of Department of Culture, Sport and Tourism (DCST) must be notified by telephone if valuable. Work at find site will remain stopped until DCST allows work to continue etc. Operation phase Minimize tree cutting through selective tree cutting or bush clearing. Only trees affecting conductor clearance will be trimmed or removed as necessary. Avoid tree cutting below the minimal height requirement of 6 m. Avoid use of herbicides and maintain naturally low growing vegetation in ROW. Contractors ESU/PMBs All subprojects PTC4 through the Health and Safety Officer All TL subprojects Exposure of workers to hazards due to exposure to live power lines and high voltage systems, working in heights, fires, explosion, and potential exposure to EMF. All workers will be required to undergo orientation on security and EHS procedures and to strictly follow these guidelines when inside the premises of the T/L. Only authorized and trained personnel will be allowed to work or have access to electrical equipment. Adhere to electrical safety standards. Provide proper grounding and deactivation of live power equipment during maintenance work or if working in close proximity to equipment. Provide PPE for workers Observe guidelines to minimum approach distances when working around operational equipment. Identify potential exposure levels in work area including surveys of exposure levels and establish safety zones at the T/L. Post safety reminders and warning signs. Warn personnel of potential electric arc flash hazards when inspecting or working with energized equipment. Comply with Environmental, Health, and Safety Guidelines Electric Power Transmission and PTC4 through the Health and Safety Officer All TL subprojects National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 29

30 Potential oil spill from maintenance or retrofitting of equipment and accidental spills of hazardous waste may contaminate soil and groundwater. Possible fire events, explosion of equipment, lighting strikes, damage to cables, and corrosion of equipment may result to emergency situations at the T/L Community risks due to exposure to electrocution hazards, direct contact with high voltage electricity, exposure to EMF Operation of new substation may Increase risk of worker or public injury Distribution (IFC) Provide secondary containment with impervious bund around oil storage areas in substations and maintenance yard. Provide a hazardous waste storage area in substations. Undertake labeling of hazardous wastes Register all generated hazardous waste with MONRE and regularly report storage and disposal measures. Relocate 73 houses away from the ROW Provide the AP within m earthing zone with lightning arresters. Ensure security of cables and equipment Conduct regular inspection of facilities to identify missing or corroded parts Implement the fire management program that includes adequate fire protection equipment, fire suppressants, fire water tank, and fire extinguishers within substations. Conduct training of workers on emergency preparedness and response procedures. Regularly check compliance of T/L with safety clearances Conduct monitoring of Electromagnetic Field (EMF) levels along the ROW Provision of warning signs at transmission towers Grounding of conducting objects such as fences or other metallic structures near power lines Occupational health and safety regulations and guidelines of MOLISA will be applied to operations of substation. PTC4 through the Health and Safety Officer PTC4 through the Health and Safety Officer PTC4 through the Health and Safety Officer PTC4 All second transformer banks for the substations and new substations All TL subprojects All TL subprojects All second transformer banks for the substations and new substations National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 30

31 3.3.2 Incorporation of Environmental Safeguards into Project Contracts 39. All mitigation measures were incorporated into the project contracts, concretely: All measures set forth in the approved IEEs/EMPs in the construction phase were incorporated into civil work bidding documents and work contractors. 3.4 EMP implementation roles and responsibilities 40. The institutional arrangement mentioned below is described in the approved IEEs for the nine subprojects funded under the Tranche 3 of MFF. 41. The NPT/EVN, PMBs are the key institutions that will play crucial roles in the implementation of the subproject as well as in ensuring environment safeguards. The following are the administrative and environmental management responsibilities of these institutions: National Power Transmission Corporation (NPT) 42. The NPT of the Viet Nam Electricity is the Executing Agency (EA) for the subproject and the primary point of contact with ADB. The NPT will assume overall responsibility in implementation and compliance with loan assurances, including all the requirements specified in the EMP. 1. The NPT/EVN will be responsible for the following: Overall project planning and management, coordination, monitoring and supervision of the project. Preparation and submission to ADB of progress reports and evaluation reports. Allocate sufficient budget for EMP implementation and monitoring. 2. In relation to environment safeguards, the NPT will be responsible for the following: Monitor, coordinate and supervise that environmental management measures are incorporated in the project design and construction activities of PMBs and Contractor. Ensure that the PMBs implement the subprojects IEEs/EMPs, and secure the necessary environmental clearance and permit for the subproject. Develop guidelines and capacity development programs for PMBs in relation to the preparation and implementation of EMPs. Provide training to the PMBs on ADB SPS (2009), Environmental, Health, and Safety Guidelines Electric Power Transmission and Distribution (IFC), EMP implementation, and grievance redress mechanism. Identify any environmental issues during implementation and propose necessary corrective actions. Review the environmental monitoring reports submitted by PMBs, and submit the final reports to ADB for disclosure Power Project Management Board (PMBs) 43. The PMBs are the implementing agency (IA) of the subprojects during the construction phase. Under supervision of the NPT, the PMBs through its implementation units will be responsible for the field surveys, detailed engineering and design, preparation of bid documents, pre-qualification of bidders, bidding and award of contracts, contract administration and construction supervision, and the testing and handover of facilities. National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 31

32 44. With regard to environment safeguards, the PMBs that have established their Compensation Departments responsible for compensation issues and environmental management, environmental officers of CPMB and SPMB (PMBs EOs) are under management of the Compensation Departments, through its Environmental and Social Unit (ESU) will be responsible for the following: Ensure that environmental management is taken into consideration in the design and construction of the subproject. Ensure that the IEEs/EMPs and approved environmental clearance are included in the bidding documents and civil works contracts. Review and approve Contractors CEMPs and various sub-plans prepared and to be implemented by Contractors. Ensure sufficient funding for implementation of required mitigation and monitoring measures in the EMPs throughout the construction phase. Provide oversight on the environmental management aspects of the subprojects and ensure that Contractors implement the EMPs properly. Ensure that the Contractors comply with the GOV environmental rules and regulations. Review and consolidate the monthly environmental monitoring reports submitted by construction Contractors, which is incorporated into quarterly environmental monitoring report for submission to the NPT. 45. Prior to project construction, the PMBs through the ESUs will require the construction Contractors to develop their CEMPs that will include sub-plans for air emission and dust control, hazardous chemicals management, waste management, traffic management, and health and safety plan, among others. Specifically, the PMBs through the ESU will be responsible for the following: Conduct bid evaluations, including evaluation of completeness of CEMPs Assign a staff within ESU to undertake at least quarterly construction site inspections to ensure the proper implementation of the CEMPs by the Contractors; Ensure that the project implementation is in accordance to the requirements of the GOV and ADB on environmental management and protection; Ensure that necessary actions and resolution of complaints by communities related to environment are implemented; Ensure the monitoring of environmental parameters specified in the IEE reports through the National Environmental Safeguard Specialist (NES) and Environmental Effect Monitoring Consultant (EEMC); Consolidate the monthly monitoring reports prepared by the Contractors and prepare the quarterly environmental monitoring reports for submission to NPT Contractors Prepare site-specific CEMP containing method statements on implementation of pollution control and mitigation measures listed in the EMP. Submit the CEMP to PMBs/ESUs for review and approval. Ensure sufficient funding for proper and timely implementation of required mitigation and monitoring measures in the CEMP throughout the construction phase. National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 32

33 Appoint an environment, health and safety officer (EHSO) to oversee the EMP implementation. Ensure health and safety of workers. Act as the local entry point for the project Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM); Prepare monthly construction progress and status of implementation of CEMP for submission to the PMBs /ESUs Environmental Consultant Work with the PMBs and Contractor to update the CEMPs Deliver capacity development and training to the PMBs/ESUs; Assists work of the EHS Officer of Contractor in implementing the CEMPs Provide advice and support to EEMC in their monitoring activities Conduct inspections at the construction sites relative to EMP implementation. Review reports prepared by Contractors and EEMC; 46. For this project, SPMB and CPMB have jointly recruited the environmental consultant (NES) under the contract No.01/2017/SPMB-TVCN signed on 28 February 2017 with its objectives and specific tasks as following: A Objective of the consultant service a) Ensure the environmental reliability and sustainability of the subproject and to support the integration of environmental considerations into the project implementation process; b) Prepare environmental assessment reports with the corresponding environmental management plans (EMPs) and environmental monitoring plans (EMoPs), provide with effective guidance and support during the process of implementing the EMPs and EMoPs; c) Strengthen existing staff in NPT and PMBs in coordinating, monitoring, and reporting on the environmental safeguard compliance, and in developing and implementing an environment, health and safety training program for staff, workers, and the communities. B Specific task requirements 47. Environmental safeguard policies compliance monitoring a) Ensure that the EMPs are included in the civil work contracts. b) Ensure that all regulatory clearances are obtained before starting civil works for the subprojects. c) Coordinate closely with the contractors, PMBs, and NPT and ensure that the EMPs including all proposed mitigation measures and monitoring programs are properly implemented. d) Monitor environmental safeguard policy compliance of 09 subprojects during implementation including pre-construction, construction and operation phases. e) Identify, monitor and report on issues related to environmental compliance and coordinate immediate actions to resolve these issues by preparing and implementing corrective actions plans. f) Assist in the preparation of quarterly internal monitoring reports which cover 09 subprojects to be submitted to NPT and forwarded to ADB. The reports will describe in detail the findings, including (a) progress of EMP and EMoP implementation, including any deviations from the provisions in the EMP and EMoP; (b) identification of issues and recommended National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 33

34 C solutions for improvement and resolving issues; (c) reporting on progress of resolving issues and problems identified in previous reports; (d) reporting on good practices. Guidance and Advisory Services a) Identify and resolve environmental issues including complaints through the Grievance Redress Mechanism. b) Provide guidance and advice on environmental safeguard compliance issues to PMBs, NPT, and ADB. c) Advice on improvements for environmental safeguard compliance. D Capacity Building Services a) Develop and conduct a training program on environmental management, occupational health and safety, community health and safety awareness in coordination for the contractors and the staff of PMBs and NPT. b) Share information on best international environmentally sustainable construction practices. c) Ensure ongoing learning and development on environmental compliance, management and health and safety practices for the staff of PMBs and NPT. d) Supervise the performance of assigned staff on environmental management and provide clear guidance and direction in strengthening the performance Environment Effect Monitoring Consultant (EEMC) a) Implement the environmental sampling required for monitoring plan of EMP that cannot be conducted by the contractor and ESU/IA/EO. b) Perform required laboratory analyses for monitoring program detailed in EMP; and; c) Prepare and submit effect monitoring reports to IA/ESU on monitoring activities Construction Supervision Consultant (CSC) 48. The CSC, who is mobilized under each subproject, is responsible for supporting PMBs in terms of techniques and safeguard performance of contractors in preconstruction phase, during construction phase and handing over the complete works to operational agencies. CSC of PTC4 that signed the supervising contract with SPMB on 24 January 2017 is in charge of supervising the five second transformer banks for the substations, meanwhile, CSC of PECC4 that is responsible for supervising the subproject 500 kv My Tho Duc Hoa TL under the contract No. 03/TVD4-KH dated 12 February With regard to safeguards, the CSC s main responsibility will include, but not be limited to, as follows: Monitoring the preparation activities of contractors before civil works including site clearance, construction plan, construction facilities including human resource and certificated construction machines, disposal and material gathering sites, safety and sanitation condition of contractors at sites and construction work diary. During construction phase, CSC is responsible for supervising and monitoring contractors working at sites to ensure that construction work complies with approved design and safety performance through signing diary book of contractor daily. National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 34

35 Participate training courses on the environmental safeguards conducted by NES and collaborate with EEMC and NES in monitoring contractors in compliance of implementing EMPs. Making action plans/urgent solutions to cope with environmental problems, urgent situation and damages happening in construction Monitoring the mitigation measure implementation of contractor, propose and deploy supplementary measures in time to complete mitigation measures and to meet the environmental management safety requirements of project. Recommending the PMBs to suspend partially or completely construction work if labor safety and environmental protection requirements of the contract are not complied with. CSC is responsible for checking all completed works implemented by contractors to ensure that all technical and environmental indicators that meet the standards set up by GoV and supporting SPMB to sign documents of handing over the complete works to operational agency for operation. 3.5 Environmental Monitoring and Reporting Environmental Monitoring Program Pre-construction 50. During pre-construction, the PMBs EOs will monitor the tasks identified within the EMPs Construction 51. During construction period, monitoring of construction activities is carried out to ensure that construction work complies with the requirements of the EMPs. Monitoring responsibilities are arranged as follows: 52. The contractor has the initial responsibility for monitoring compliance with the IEEs as reflected in the Contractors Environmental Management Plan (CEMPs). The responsibility for undertaking this is identical and similar to the contractor s responsibilities for monitoring the civil construction works. 53. Through CSC, Technical Departments of PMBs are responsible for monitoring the contractor s compliance with the technical requirements and implementation of the CEMPs. The SEs and CSCs will be assisted in the role of environmental safeguard by the PMBs EOs under the support of NES that is recruited by PMBs and approved by ADB. In the initial stage of the project, the PMBs EOs is assisted by the environmental officer of NPT. 54. The PMBs EOs also monitor the work but has more of an auditing role. The PMBs EOs can issue Defect Notices for non-compliant work and depending on the seriousness of the issue may instruct the contractor that this is to be completed by a certain date. The Defect Notice is given to the SE who directs the contractor to undertake the work as shown in the Defect Notice. If the work is not completed by the due date then the SE can arrange for the work to be completed by another contractor and the cost deducted from the contract plus 10% as a management charge. 55. The NPT EO may audit the EMPs as required and provide assistance to the PMBs EOs for monitoring the EMPs. National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 35

36 Operation 56. During operation monitoring, the operation agencies (PTC) will replace the role of PMBs EOs Environmental Reporting Requirements Monthly 57. Contractor s report to PMBs on compliance with the CEMPs: The contractor will be responsible for preparing this report that establishes how the CEMPs are being implemented, problems and alterations that may have been made to the CEMPs to address these issues. Attachments to the contractor s report include: the Control Record and the Record of Accidents Quarterly report 58. From PMBs to ADB concerning monitoring compliance with the EMPs: the quarterly EMRs will be prepared by the PMBs EOs/NES through the information from the monthly environmental compliance reports prepared by the contractors and the field visit observations and interviews of the communities surrounding the facilities. The EMRs will cover how the EMPs are being addressed by the contractors, progress with the work and implementation of the EMPs, problems encountered, issuing of Defect. Table 4: Summary of Monitoring and Reporting Undertaken to Date NO. Monitoring activities undertaken Report submitted CSC of PTC4 that is in charge of supervising the five second transformer banks for the substations signed contract with SPMB on 24 January CSC of PECC4 that is responsible for supervising the subproject 500 kv My Tho Duc Hoa TL under the signed contract No. 03/TVD4-KH on 12 February EEMC (PECC2) was recruited by SPMB under contract No. 960/PLHĐ-TV2-KH signed on 14 November National Environmental Specialist (NES) (Duong Dinh Dung) was recruited by SPMB and CPMB (PMBs) under a contract No. 01/2017/SPMB-TVCN signed between the Individual consultant and SPMB on 28 February The recruitment procedure was acceptable to ADB - Conducted an inception workshop on 11 March 2017 on activating the environmental management system to implement the subproject EMPs including checking status of integration of the approved EMPs into bidding document and civil work contracts and the preparation of CEMP of contractors; - Collected monthly environmental compliance reports prepared by contractors and reviewed the reports to identify the work progress and environmental issues to be planned for monitoring. - Conducted the first quarter environmental monitoring from March Prepared and revised the 1 st EMR to be approved by ADB on 13 December Collected and reviewed the monthly environmental compliance reports of April, May and June of 2017 prepared by the contractors and the first six months EEM result conducted by the EEMC (PECC2) Monthly environmental compliant reports in April, May and June of 2017 prepared by the contractors, which were reviewed and approved by the CSCs were submitted to the EO of SPMB. Sampled and analyzed the water surface quality measures at four locations specified in the IEE of 500 kv My Tho Duc Hoa subproject on 26 June 2017 and the analyzed result was reported on 3 July The detail action plan for implementing the NES assignment was prepared and submitted to PMBs on 22 April The first quarter (Dec March 2017) Environmental Monitoring report disclosed on ADB website in December Q2 EMR (April to June) National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 36

37 NO. Monitoring activities undertaken Report submitted - Conducted the 2nd quarter environmental monitoring from May 2017 and of June Supported SPMB to conduct the meeting on 18 September 2017 with the related stakeholders to find solutions to overcome all shortcomings found in the first and second quarter EMR. 4 SUBPROJECT CONSTRUCTION/OPERATION STATUS 4.1 Summary of work done in the previous and current monitoring periods 59. As of 30 June 2017, the two subprojects managed by CPMB being 220kV Binh Long Tay Ninh transmission line and 500 kv Chon Thanh substation and 220kV and 500kV connections had not been constructed yet because CPMB was being in the process of recruiting its construction contractors and environmental consultants (EEMC and CSCs). 60. Of the seven subprojects managed by SPMB, the 500 kv Duc Hoa substation and connections had not been constructed because of the obstacle in site clearance. The remaining 06 subprojects including 500 kv My Tho Duc Hoa TL, and the five second transformer banks for the substations were under construction. 61. Works done in the previous quarter (2017 Q1) and this monitoring period (2017 Q2) are summarized in Table 5. Table 5: General summary of the works done until the end of 2017 Q2 No. I 1 2 II 1 Subproject names Subprojects managed by CPMB 220kV Binh Long Tay Ninh transmission line 500 kv Chon Thanh substation and 220kV and 500kV connections Subproject managed by SPMB 500 kv Duc Hoa substation and connections 2 500kV My Tho Duc Hoa TL The second transformer for 220 kv Duc Hoa substation The second transformer bank for 220 Tra Vinh substation The second transformer bank for 220kV Uyen Hung substation The second transformer bank for 220kV Vung Tau substation Starting Planning Tentative Ending % Completion until 31 March 2017 Working progress % completion until 30 June 2017 Not yet Early Not yet Early Not yet Early February, 2017 December 29, 2016 December 28, 2016 December 28, 2016 December 29, 2016 February Q Q Q Q4 7/112 tower foundations constructed with various levels of completion. Construction part: 50%; electricity: 0% Construction part: 50%; electricity: 0% Construction part: 50%; electricity: 0% Construction part: 50%; electricity: 0% 30/112 tower foundations constructed with various levels of completion. Construction part: 70%; electricity: 0% Construction part: 50%; electricity: 0% Construction part: 50%; electricity: 0% Construction part: 50%; electricity: 0% National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 37

38 No. 7 Subproject names The second transformer bank for 500kV Cau Bong substation. Starting February 17, 2017 Planning Tentative Ending phase 1: March 30, 2017; phase 2: 2017 Q4 4.2 Working progress of 500 kv My Tho Duc Hoa TL subproject Working progress % Completion until % completion until 31 March June 2017 Construction part: Construction part: 70% 70% Electricity: 50% Electricity: 50% 62. The 500 kv My Tho Duc Hoa TL subproject that has a total length of 54.83km supported by 112 towers is divided into the two separate construction packages of 8.1 and 8.2. The package of 8.1 including 56/112 towers and transmission line traversing from Diem Hy commune, Chau Thanh district, Tien Giang province to Tan Tay commune, Thanh Hoa district, Long An province, which is constructed by the Consortium of SD11, INCO and IEC, of which SD11 is the head of the association. Meanwhile, the Association of PCC1, VNECO and TBD, of which PCC1 is head of the association, constructs the Package 8.2 with 56/112 towers and transmission line passing from Tan Tay commune, Thanh Hoa district to Hoa Khanh Dong commune, Duc Hoa district, Long An province. 63. As of 30 June 2017, the progress of constructing 500 kv My Tho Duc Hoa TL subproject had achieved about 15% of the overall plan, 30 out of 112 tower foundations had been constructing with the various levels of completion. 26 tower foundations had been concreted, 25 tower foundations had been installed the lightning rods and filled up to return the foundation ground, remaining 4 tower foundations (48, 49, 51 and 111) were under excavation and preparation for concreting. The detail is shown in Table 6. Contractors Table 6: 500 kv My Tho Duc Hoa TL detailed working Progress Towers Excavated foundation Concreted foundation Implementation progress Installed lighting rods & returned ground Erected towers Construction package No 8.1 SD (T25-T56) IEC 14(T11 T24) INCO 10(T01 T10) Total 56 15% 9% 9% 0% 0% Construction package No.8.2 PCC1 24(57 T79 &T112) VNECO 24 (T88 T111) TBD 8 (T80-87) Total 56 39% 37% 36% 0% 0% *T= Tower; 64. The works done in the previous quarter (2017 Q1) and in the current quarter (2017 Q2) are summarized in Table 7. Drag wire Total National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 38

39 Table 7: Summary of 500 kv My Tho Duc Hoa TL subproject s works done in the previous and current quarters Contractors No of Towers Tower No Works done until 31 March 2017 (Quarter 1) Locations % work done Tower No Works done until 30 June 2017 (Quarter 2) Locations Package 1 56 Song Da 11 (SD11) Tan Tay, Thanh Hoa, Tien Tan Tay, Thanh 32 48,51 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 51 Giang Hoa, Tien Giang (T25-T56) 6% Hung Thanh, Tan Phuoc, Huu Thanh, Tan 0 23 &27 Tien Giang Phuoc, Tien Giang 25% IEC 14 (T11 T24) 0 0 0% 0 0 0% INCO 10 (T01 T % 0 0 0% Package 2 56 PCC1 24 Long Thuan, Thu Thua, , 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, Long Thuan, Thu 66,68,69,73 17% (57 T79 &T112) Long An 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75 Thua, Long An 71% VNECO 24 (T88 T111) 110 Huu Thanh, Duc Hoa, Huu Thanh, Duc 4% 102, , 110 and 111, Long An Hoa, Long An 21% TBD 8 (T80- T87) Total 112 7/112 5% 30/112 15% 4.3 Five subprojects of construction of second transformer banks for substations 65. The detail works done of the five second transformer banks for the substations has been summarized in Table 5. Regarding the status of working during 2017 Q2, except for the second transformer bank for 220 kv Duc Hoa substation, the civil works at the remaining second transformer banks of substations were ceased waiting for approving the detail designs for finalizing the construction parts and providing electric equipment for installation. Nevertheless, all second transformer banks for the substations were environmentally monitored by NES in this period with an aim at observing whether the temporarily ceased working sites had met the environmental requirements or not. % work done National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 39

40 5 EMP COMPLIANCE 5.1 Monitoring activities 66. The EMP implementation was monitored daily by the Environment Health and safety (EHS) staff of contractors under supervision of the CSCs. The monthly EMP implementation compliance reports were prepared by the contractors and submitted to the EO of SPMB and forwarded to NES for reviewing. 67. The monitoring methods by NES consisted of (i) reviewing monthly CEMP implementation compliance reports of contractors, the contractors work diaries and the minute meetings on borrowing temporary sites, site clearance between the contractors and affected land owners; (ii) the site observation and (iii) interviewing EHS staff, workers and local people potentially affected by the subproject construction activities. 68. Based on NES s review of the contractors monthly compliance reports, 2017 Q2 site visits had been planned and approved by EO of SPMB before NES conducted the monitoring activities. Site visits for EMP compliance monitoring were conducted by NES from May 2017 and June 2017 for the 06 subprojects which were under construction activities and temporarily ceased during 2017 Q2; (i) 500 kv My Tho Duc Hoa TL subproject; (ii) the five second transformer banks for substations of 220 kv Duc Hoa; 220kV Tra Vinh; 220kV Vung Tau; 220kV Uyen Hung and 500kV Cau Bong. The monitoring activities were focused on the status of EMP compliance, implementation of the corrective action plan of contractors at sites raised in the previous monitoring period and any complaints of the communities to the environmental performance. 69. The specific sites of subproject of 500 kv My Tho Duc Hoa TL are: (i) SD11 contractor: Towers No. 46, 47, 48, 49, 51 and 45 located in Tan Tay commune, Thanh Hoa district, Long An province; Tower 27, and 33 located in Hung Thanh commune, Tan Phuoc district, Tien Giang province; (ii) PCC1 contractor: Tower from No.59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74 and 75 (17 towers in total) in Long Thuan commune, Thu Thua district, Long An province; and (iii) VNECO contractor: Tower 102, 108, 110 and 111 in Huu Thanh commune; Tower No. 92 in Thanh Loi commune, Duc Hoa district, Long An province. 70. The specific sites of second transformer banks for substations are: (i) Consortium of Licogi and Licogi 16 contractors: Second transformer banks for 220 kv Tra Vinh; 220 kv Duc Hoa, 220 kv Uyen Hung and 220 kv Vung Tau; and (ii) Association of PCC1 & Alphanam E &C contractors: Second transformer bank for 500 kv Cau Bong substation. 5.2 Compliance with EMP Issues Raised in Previous Monitoring Period kv My Tho Duc Hoa TL subproject 71. The shortcomings found in 2017 Q1 and status of corrections was summarized in Table 8. The evidence photos of the corrective actions are in Appendix 3. Table 8: Environmental Issues Raised in 2017 Q1 (500kV My Tho Duc Hoa TL subproject) National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 40

41 No. Issues Causes The subproject EEM was not conducted Sand spread on field causing the agricultural land pollution (tower No 48) Domestic wastes at the site of tower No 66 were scattered, The EEMC delayed in conducting the EEM and provide the analyzed results to EO of SPMB. Weak fence surrounded the sand stockpile. Domestic waste was kept but scattered surrounding the site by wind Required action The EEMC was required to carry out the EEM and report the results to SPMB to be incorporated into the EMR to ADB Dredge the residue of spread sand on the agricultural land and canal for reusing, returning the ground without any sand pollution to the land owner. All wastes were collected and put in dustbins and treated in compliance Responsibility EEMC, SPMB s Compensation Department and Planning Department Timing (targeted days) By June 2017 SD11 By June 2017 PCC1 By June 2017 Description of resolution and actual timing Partly Comply with: The EEM was implemented by the EEMC on 26 June of 2017 (Appendix 6), but not in line with the Environmental Monitoring Plan of the IEE Comply with: All spread sand in the agricultural land and canal was dredged out for reusing and the site ground was returned to the land owner by 25 June 2017 Comply with: All scattered waste at the site of tower 66 was collected and treated If not yet resolved indicate the reason why and specify further required action and timeframe The reason was because the EEMC was contracted following the GoV guidance 3. No action was taken by SPMB within 2017 Q2, because a brief finding report including the shortcomings was submitted to SPMB by the NES only after ending the monitoring period (in 2017 Q3) (See footnote 1) 3 Pursuant to Document No. 2610/TCMT-TD issued by the National Environmental Department of MONRE dated 20 November, 2015 on environmental monitoring for substations and TLs subprojects stating that In accordance with the Clause 1, Article 121, LEP 2014 and under the Guideline of Annex 2.3, Circular 27/2015/BTNMT dated 29 May, 2015 on strategy environment assessment, environmental impact assessment, and environmental protection plan, all power works are not required to monitor surrounding environments but required to monitor electromagnetic field and wastes generated during the operation phase. National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 41

42 No. Issues Causes polluting the environment Risk of electric shock to workers due to using of unsafely insulated wire at site of tower 68 No first aid kit and health staff working at sites; No septic tanks were provided for workers at working sites located more than 50m far from their rented houses Some joint parts of wire at the site were not safely insulated by contractor when using electric for cutting iron. Contractors had not adequately realized about the importance of first aid kits Contractor realized inadequately on negative impact caused by untreated wastewater discharged directly into environment Required action with local regulation Contractor should repair it immediately in compliance with safe insulation standard. Contractors should provide the workers at sites with first aid kits in compliance with the EMPs. Contractors should provide septic tanks for workers at working sites to ensure all wastewater will be treated before discharging Responsibility PCC1 SD11, PCC1 and VNECO SD11, PCC1 and VNECO Timing (targeted days) Immediately on 29 March 2017 under the witness of NES and CSC By June of 2017 By June 2017 Description of resolution and actual timing following local regulation by PCC1 by 25 June 2017 Comply with: The unsafely insulated part of wire was repaired by PCC1 s electric engineer immediately on 29 March 2017 Not Complied with: Contractors did not provide first aid kit bag with necessary medicines and its health staff at working sites until 2017 Q3 (7 July 2017) Partly comply with: Workers used latrine toilets of rented houses for the working sites located about 50m from the rented houses. If not yet resolved indicate the reason why and specify further required action and timeframe The reason was that although the contractors had realized the importance of first aid for workers at sites and promised availability of the tool at the sites within 2017 Q2, they provided the tool at sites for workers on 07 July 2017 (2017 Q3). No further action was required as all contractors has provided first aid kits at sites for workers since 7 July No action was taken by SPMB within 2017 Q2, because a brief finding report including the shortcomings was submitted to SPMB by the NES only after National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 42

43 No. Issues Causes Required action into environment Responsibility The five second transformer banks for substations Timing (targeted days) Description of resolution and actual timing However, at the working sites far more than 50m from the rented houses, the wastewater was collected by temporary toilets then diluted directly into the environment. If not yet resolved indicate the reason why and specify further required action and timeframe ending the monitoring period (in 2017 Q3) (See footnote 1) 72. The shortcomings found in 2017 Q1 and status of corrections are summarized in Table 9. The evidence photos of the corrective actions are in Appendix 4. Table 9: Summary of environmental issues and status of correction (five second transformer banks for substations) No. Issues Causes 1 First aid kit was not available at site Contractor realized inadequately about the importance of first aid for workers at sites Required action Contractor should provide first aid kit and necessary medicine and medical tools for workers at working sites Responsibility Contractor Licogi 16 & PCC1 Timing (targeted days By June of 2017 Description of resolution and actual timing No complied with: Contractor did not provide first aid kit for workers at sites until 2017 Q3 (7 July 2017) If not yet resolved indicate the reason why and specify further required action and timeframe The reason was that although the contractors had realized the importance of first aid for workers at sites and promised availability of the tool at the sites within 2017 Q2, they provided the tool at sites for workers on 07 July 2017 (2017 Q3). No further action National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 43

44 No. Issues Causes 2 3 Gathering materials occupied the access road of the 220 kv Duc Hoa substation The subproject EEM was not conducted Contractor realized inadequately about the role of access road once environmental occurrence such as explosion or fire occurring at site The EEMC was contracted to follow the GoV guidance 4, the surrounding environments were not required to be monitored for power substation projects. Required action Contractor should not block the access road as it also plays an important role for workers to escape once fire or explosion occurs The environmental effect monitoring plan should be consistent with those approved by ADB in the IEE. If not complied with, SPMB should justify the reasons. Responsibility Licogi 16 Timing (targeted days Immediately on 27 May 2017 SPMB/NPT By June 2017 Description of resolution and actual timing Comply with: Contractor Licogi16 removed the material out of the access road immediately on 27 May No action was taken by SPMB within 2017 Q2 until the meeting conducted between SPMB and ADB s environmental expert on 26 January 2018 at ADB office in HN to discuss on the EEM. If not yet resolved indicate the reason why and specify further required action and timeframe was required as all contractors has provided first aid kits at sites for workers since 7 July,2017. The further requirement action made at the meeting was that SPMB should justify why the parameters proposed to be measured in the IEEs are not implemented based on the baseline data and real situation at the working sites of subprojects and they are explained specifically in Item of this report. 4 The same as footnote 3. National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 44

45 5.3 Compliance with EMP During Current Monitoring Period For 500 kv My Tho Duc Hoa TL subproject Mitigation Effectiveness and shortcomings 73. EMP compliance monitoring was conducted following the environmental compliance monitoring plan indicated in Table 10. National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 45

46 Table 10: Environmental Compliance Monitoring Plan during construction phase of 500 kv My Tho Duc Hoa TL subproject Potential environmental impact Monitoring parameters Location RoW vegetation management Vegetation clearing technique Along the RoWs Relocation of houses within RoW of 500 kv TL and connection lines Earthing the houses and other structures within the earthing zones Runoff, sedimentation and soil erosion River banks erosion (at crossings) Damage to crop or income loss from temporary land use Air quality Access roads after construction Noise and vibration Waste management Traffic management Occupational health and safety Community health and safety Houses within the RoWs Houses and other structures within the earthing zones Along the RoWs Along the RoWs Frequency Contractors NES /CSCs Daily during Quarterly clear works Daily during RoW Quarterly preparation Daily during RoW Quarterly preparation Supervised by SPMB/EO Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Runoff and sediment Construction sites Daily Quarterly Quarterly River bank erosion/deterioration along edge of surface water Minute meetings between contractors and land owners and complaints Dust generation, stockpile of bare soil, gases emission from construction equipment and complaints Monitor restoration of temporary access roads after construction Locations of the rivers/canals contractors use as temporary harbors for gathering materials from waterways or near access roads, construction sites. Construction sites and areas of temporary land use Construction sites and local roads where the subproject trucks pass through Construction sites and community roads contractors use for transporting materials to sites Households located near the construction sites and workers at working sites Construction sites, worker camps and rented houses Daily Quarterly Quarterly Daily Quarterly Quarterly Daily Quarterly Quarterly Daily Quarterly Quarterly Noise & vibration complaints from nearby community and workers Daily Quarterly Quarterly Domestic waste, hazardous waste, inert construction waste, presence of leaks/spills and complaints Daily Quarterly Quarterly Traffic congestion, delivery schedule, and complaints Construction sites and access road Daily Quarterly Quarterly Damage to road Transportation infrastructure Access road Daily Quarterly Quarterly Implementation of occupational health and safety plan, wearing of PPEs, safety reminders, sanitation at Construction sites, workers camps Daily Quarterly Quarterly construction area, training/orientation on safety HIV/AIDS prevention dissemination; Households located near the construction sites Daily Quarterly Quarterly National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 46

47 74. The result of EMP compliance monitoring of 2017 Q2 is summarized in Table 11. Photos of outstanding environmental performance are in Appendix 1, while the photos of shortcomings are in Appendix 5. Potential Environmental Impact Run off may cause soil erosion and sedimentation damaging of rice fields, irrigation canals nearby Dust emission from the earthworks and movement of vehicles polluting air quality Noise, vibration from vehicles and construction activities Table 11: Summary of the EMP compliance in 2017 Q2 Location Parameter Mitigation measures implemented Towers: 23, 27, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 51; towers: 59 75; Towers 92, 102, 108, 110 and 111; Towers: 23, 27, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 51; towers: 59 75; Towers 92, 102, 108, 110 and 111 Towers: 23, 27, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 51; towers: 59 75; Towers 92, 102, 108, 110 and Check to ensure runoff water not affect rice fields, gardens and irrigation canals nearby; - Schedule of land excavation should be in dry season. - Stockpiles are covered or runoff water from stockpiles is collected by a designed canal or a hole surrounding the stockpiles. - Cover and keep moist excavated soil and stockpiles - Regularly maintain vehicles and equipment to ensure emissions comply with standards - Prohibit burning of waste materials at sites. Unauthorized burning of construction materials and refuse shall be subject to penalties for the Contractor. - Inform and educate workers on the Air Emission and Dust Control Plan. - Cover materials with tarpaulin or other suitable materials while in transit. - Impose speed limits on construction vehicles - Property maintain machinery to minimize noise - No construction shall be allowed between nighttime hours of 22:00 to 06:00; if needed, contractors have to ask community for permission. - Require drivers of construction vehicles to minimize blowing of horn and limit speed when passing through residential areas - All towers under construction are located in the paddy field that has already been harvested; - Stockpiles are tidily stored in the rent land surrounding the foundations; - Water from foundation holes are kept clear in a foundation corner before discharging into water body; - No damage or sedimentation caused by run-off is found at site. - Excavated land is moist, so there is no dust generation; - Construction materials are transported by waterway means to the construction sites, so no dust is caused by movement of vehicles; - No dust was generated by vehicles at sites - Just one small crane was working at each tower foundation that is located in field; The distance from tower to tower is about 300 m; No civil works were implemented at night time from 22h Mitigation Effectiveness* Comments Recommendations National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 47

48 Potential Environmental Impact Spill or leakage of hazardous chemicals which could contaminate land and groundwater, biodiversity and human health Domestic solid wastes, domestic wastewater, inert construction wastes, during construction may result to pollution of land, water Location Parameter Mitigation measures implemented Towers: 23, 27, 45 46, 47, 48, 49, 51; towers: 59 75; Towers 92, 102, 108, 110 and 111 Towers: 23, 27, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 51; towers: 59 75; Towers 92, 102, 108, 110 and Prepare a list of hazardous chemicals to be brought at the site including information on quantity and hazard classification. - Minimize or avoid long storage of hazardous materials onsite. - Comply with the labeling and storage requirements of hazardous chemicals. - Conduct refueling and equipment servicing only in designated areas with impervious surface. - Provide oil and grease traps and other spill containment measures. - Contractor to provide readily available clean-up equipment. - Inform and educate workers about the Hazardous Chemicals Management Plan in the CEMP through training and orientation. - Provide workers with PPE. - Compliance with the process of collecting, storing and transporting hazardous wastes of Circular 36/2016/TT- BTNMT - Contract only accredited company by MONRE for waste collection, transport and disposal. - Domestic wastes are collected into dustbins with covers and contract with competent agencies to transport and treated as regulation; - Solid construction wastes such as iron, cement bags. Plastic bags/cans are orderly stored, reuse and recycling, where possible, and dispose only in approved sites. - Prohibit burning of wastes - Construction materials were transported by waterway, no noise from horn and transportation were produced. - So no much noise and vibration due to civil works and transportation was much generated at site. - No chemicals were used at sites - No residue of oil and lubricant were found at sites; - Crane looked new and working well without any leaking of oil at site. - No worker camps were found at sites, all workers rent residential houses for living temporarily during the time of foundation construction. - Domestic garbage were collected and treated in compliance with local regulation. Mitigation Effectiveness* 5 3 Comments - The cement bags at site of tower 108 of contractor VNECO was scattered at the working site, which Recommendations - Contractor VNECO should wrap up the cement bags at site of tower 108 to prevent them from being scattered National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 48

49 Potential Environmental Impact Risks to traffic accidents and road degradation due to movement of heavy vehicles during transport of materials and equipment. Location Parameter Mitigation measures implemented Towers: 23, 27, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 51; towers: 59 75; Towers 92, 102, 108, 110 and Provision of adequate onsite sanitation facilities to prevent untreated sewage from being channeled into drainage canals, river and on land. - Reuse wastewater if possible or discharge it into approved places - Movement of heavy vehicles to avoid peak hours of local road network, wherever practicable - Monitor traffic at access roads where crowded residents are living. - Ensure vehicles are maintained regularly - Conduct road safety training for drivers - Impose speed limits particularly when passing through settlement areas. - Rehabilitate damaged sections of roads. - Manage traffic by posting warning signs and assigning flag persons to direct traffic on affected roads. - Construction wastes mainly as cement bags that were kept tidily at sites for reusing; - However, at location of tower No.108 (village 1A, Huu Thanh commune, Duc Hoa district, Long An province) cement bag was still scattered at site. - Excavated soil temporarily stockpiled both sides of tower No. 111 spreading in the field of Mr. Nguyen Van Noi risk of causing his agricultural land contamination (village 1A, Huu Thanh commune). - No septic tanks were provided for workers at sites; - No risk of traffic accident was found at sites because all materials to sites by waterway means; - Sand and stone were pumped from the boats to sites through a plastic pipe; - Cement and iron was transported from transportation boats to sites by farmers machines. Mitigation Effectiveness* 5 Comments was potential to cause the environment al pollution. - Excavated soil at tower 111 contains clay spreading to Mr Nguyen Van Noi s land may deteriorate the land quality. - Domestic wastewater was not collected and treated before discharging into the environment Recommendations out of the site and inform the households or local collectors to receive them for reusing or selling. - VNECO should compensate an amount to Mr. Nguyen Van Noi for him to rehabilitate land quality. the - Contractors should keep the commitment to providing septic tanks for workers at site to ensure all wastewater will be treated before discharging into environment. National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 49

50 Potential Environmental Impact Prepare temporary access road, material stockpiles, waste storage may damage crops and land, community roads, irrigation canals Return ground surrounding tower foundations to avoid soil erosion and insanitation Workers may be exposed to dangers of live power lines/equipment, chemicals, fire and explosion, physical hazards, exposure to dust and noise, falling objects, and ergonomic injuries Location Parameter Mitigation measures implemented Towers: 23, 27, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 51; towers: 59 75; Towers 92, 102, 108, 110 and 111 Towers: 23, 27, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 51; towers: 59 75; Towers 92, 102, 108, 110 and 111 Towers: 23, 27, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 51; towers: 59 75; Towers 92, 102, 108, 110 and Contractor will discuss with AP to reach a consensus on renting land or compensating crops before preparing access roads. - Contractor will be required to restore to original condition the temporary access roads after construction is completed and before it is returned to the AP. - Any damaged crops or income loss during the temporary use of land will be compensated by the civil works contractor and include requirement if contractor s performance bond - Restoration, dredge of irrigation canals if they are in sedimentation due to the subproject construction - Contractors have to compensate any damage to crops, rehabilitation of agricultural land quality or loss of income due to a delay in returning borrowed land in time for seasonal production - Tower foundations after civil works complete are covered with surface soil to enhance natural grasses reducing soil erosion and create landscapes - Ground surrounding tower foundation is properly returned to ensure well drainage and sanitation. - Implementation of electrical safety plan, fire prevention, safety and management plan, education and awareness plan for HIV/AIDS and other diseases - Covering energized parts and hardware - Ensuring live-wire work is conducted by trained and certified workers with strict adherence to specific safety and insulation standards. - Require workers to adhere to local legislation, standards and guidelines relating to minimum approach distances for excavations, tools, - Materials were temporarily stored in a rent land without any damage to crops or community facilities. - The rent sites will be totally rehabilitated before handing over to the land owner (commitment made between land owner and contractors) - Ground at the tower foundations was well returned after the completion of tower foundations. - Working sites were surrounded by protected line to prevent any unauthorized people getting into the sites. - Workers were provided with PPE during the period of working at sites; - Electric tools at sites were well protected to avoid any touches on. - No risks of chemicals, fire, explosion, dust, noise and falling objects were found at site; Mitigation Effectiveness* Comments Recommendations National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 50

51 Potential Environmental Impact Community health and safety potentially affected due to construction and transportation Location Parameter Mitigation measures implemented Towers: 23, , 46, 47, 48, 49, 51; towers: 59 75; Towers 92, 102, 108, 110 and 111 vehicles, pruning, and other activities in the ROW. - Implement fall protection systems that includes provision of hoisting equipment, safety belts, second (backup) safety strap for workers - Conduct training of workers in the identification of occupational hazards - Provision of first-aid facilities readily accessible by workers - Posting of safety signs, reminders or warning notices - Hire only trained and certified workers on electrical works - Plan work site layout to minimize need for manual transfer of loads - Provide appropriate and accessible firefighting equipment - Ensure unobstructed access of fire responders and egress of vehicles - Provide security personnel in areas where appropriate - Strictly implement a No Alcohol and Drug Policy - Prohibit illegal activities including gambling - Inform and educate workers on the Health and Safety Plan - Conduct public consultation with affected communities and disseminate information on community health and safety - Emergency response and preparedness procedures - Provision of communication systems and protocols - Coordination with local and regional emergency and health authorities - Provision of emergency equipment and facilities - Fencing of the construction area - In terms of providing first aid kit for workers at sites, Contractors have realized about its function inadequately when discussing with NES at sites. Finally, they have realized about its importance once accident occurs and have provided the first aid kit with necessary medicines at working sites under management of the health staff of contractors. - Leaflet of HIV/AIDS prevention was developed and disseminated to workers quarterly. - Board signs and foundation boundary were installed at sites to prevent residents to access into the sites; - Warning notices were installed at foundation holes; - No risk of road traffic accident because all materials to sites by water way means; - Leaflet of HIV/AIDS prevention was developed and disseminated to Mitigation Effectiveness* 5 Comments Recommendations National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 51

52 Potential Environmental Impact Chance discovery of archaeological and cultural sites Location Parameter Mitigation measures implemented Towers: 23, , 46, 47, 48, 49, 51; towers: 59 75; Towers 92, 102, 108, 110 and Posting of warning signs in dangerous work areas in Vietnamese language. - All structures required to be earthed are done in compliance with Circular No. 31/2015/TT- BCT. - As per detailed designs all civil works should be located away from all physical cultural property and values. - Chance finds of valued relics and cultural values should be anticipated by contractors. Site supervisors should be on the watch for finds. - Upon a chance find all work stops immediately, find left untouched, and EA/IA notified to determine if find is valuable. The cultural division of DCST must be notified by telephone if valuable. - Work at find site will remain stopped until DCST allows work to continue. *Mitigation Effectiveness Rating Criteria 1. Very Poor (very few mitigations implemented 2. Poor (few mitigations implemented) 3. Fair (some mitigations implemented) workers and community nearby quarterly. - No chance finds so far Mitigation Effectiveness* Comments 4. Good (the majority of required mitigations implemented) 5. Very Good (all required mitigations implemented) 5 Recommendations National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 52

53 Environmental effect monitoring 75. The environmental effect monitoring plan according to the IEEs approved by ADB during the construction phase is presented in Table 12. Items Ground water quality Surface water quality Waste water quality Air quality Noise Vibration Table 12 Environmental effect monitoring plan for 500 kv My Tho Duc Hoa TL subproject Monitoring parameter ph, hardness, ammonia, COD, chloride ph, COD, BOD, total coliform ph, TSS, BOD, nitrate, phosphate, coliform PM10, TSP, SOx, NOx, CO Noise levels, db Vibration Locations of monitoring 1: Household of Tran Van Nam (My Loi Village, Phuoc Lap Commune, Tan Phuoc District, Tien Giang Province 2: Household of Nguyen Thi Hoa (Village 1A, Huu Thanh Commune, Duc Hoa District, Long An Province) 3: Vicinity of hazardous/toxic material storage site or spills 1: Vam Co Dong River (Huu Thanh Commune) 2: Vam Co Tay River (Long Thuan Commune) 3: Tributary/ canal (My Loi Village) 4: Tributary/Canal (Hung Village) Monitoring frequency Quarterly If leaks are detected, Conduct monthly Sampling until Acceptable levels are reached. Afterwards conduct Annual sampling. Implementing entity EEMC Supervising entity SPMB/ESU Quarterly EEMC SPMB/ESU Construction camp discharge point Quarterly EEMC SPMB/ESU 1: Highway No. 62(Thanh Loi Commune, Ben Luc District, Long An Province) 2: Residential area (Village 1A, Huu Thanh Commune, Duc Hoa District, Long An Province) 3: Provincial road No. 685 (My Phuoc Commune, TanPhuoc District, TienGiang Province) 4: Residential area (Bac B village, Diem Hy Commune, ChauThanh District, Tien Giang province) K1: Substation, Hoa Khanh Dong commune K2: 500kV T/L at My Hanh Nam commune, Duc Hoa K3: Km35, N825, Hau Nghia, Duc Hoa (connection line 1) K4: Thanh Loi commune, Ben Luc (connection line 2) K5: Thanh Duc commune, Ben Luc (connection line 2) Quarterly EEMC SPMB/ESU Daily or every time high-noise generating equipment is used Daily or every time high vibrating equipment is used EEMC EEMC SPMB/ESU SPMB/ESU 76. Of the four environmental components proposed to be measured in Table 12, the surface water quality is considered necessary to be semiannually measured (rainy season) as the runoff from the nearby construction sites if no proper management may affect the surface water, meanwhile the air quality including noise, vibration do not need to be measured because most of the construction materials are transported to the working site by waterways, not passing highway No. 62, provincial road No. 685 and the residential areas of 1A and Bac B villages. The underground water quality and the wastewater quality also do not need to be monitored because of no sites of storing hazardous wastes and materials and the workers camps have not been established at the working sites instead all workers have rented local houses for staying during National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 53

54 the construction phase. Furthermore, the baseline data of environment in the subproject area set up in the subproject EIA approved by MONRE in 2014 showed that the surrounding environment such as air quality and surface and underground water quality in the subproject area was quite good. The results of analyzed representative parameters were far lower compared with those specified in the national technical standards, concretely: 77. The air quality: the contents of total dust (TSP), CO, NO2, SO2 in the air fluctuated from 0.13 to 0.20 mg/m 3 ; 2.28mg/m 3 to 3.65mg/m 3 ; to 0.081mg/m 3 ; and to 0.081mg/m 3 respectively (QCVN 05/2013/BTNMT specifies the threshold of TSP, CO, NO2, SO2 being 0.3mg/m 3, 30mg/m 3, 0.2mg/m 3 and 0.35mg/m 3 respectively). The noise level in the subproject area was fluctuating from 61.6dBA to 67.4 dba in comparison with 70dBA in daytime from 6am to 9pm specified in QCVN 26/2009/BTNMT. 78. The underground water was sampled February 2014 at the wells of households of Mr. Tran Van Nam of My Loi village, Phuoc Lap commune, Tan Phuoc district, Tien Giang province (sampling signal: NN1) and Ms. Nguyen Thi Hoa, 1A village, Huu Thanh commune, Duc Hoa district, Long An province (NN2). The results revealed that all analyzed represented parameters were significantly lower against those specified in QCVN 09/2009/BTNMT. The details are in Table 13. Table 13 The baseline data of underground water No Parameters Units Results QCVN NN1 NN2 09/2008/BTNMT 1 ph TSS mg/l TDS mg/l Hardness mg/l Alkaline mg/l Turbidity NTU Electric Conductivity s/cm Oxidation mgo2/l COD (KMNO4) mg/l Cl- mg/l F- mg/l E.Coli MPN/100mL Not observed Not observed - 12 Total Coliform MPN/100mL Not observed Not observed Not observed 79. In sum, the above mentions could be considered that the subproject construction has not caused any changes of the baseline data of environment toward the negative impacts potentially harmful to the natural environment and local people in the subproject area. Without implementing monitoring of surrounding environment in the subproject area is also suitable with the GoV s guidance (shown in footnote 3). 80. In case of any issues or complaints which may affect air quality, noise, vibration, underground water or wastewater, relevant environmental effect monitoring will be conducted as necessary samplings of the surface water sources in 500 kv My Tho Duc Hoa TL subproject area were taken on 26 June 2017, which is shown in Table 14. Table 14: The sampling locations National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 54

55 No. Sampling locations Coordinates (VN2000) Sampling signals 11 Vam Co Dong river in Huu Thanh commune, Duc Hoa district, Long X: m An province Y: m 096/NM (01)/2017 (1) 22 Inner canal, My Loi village, Phuoc Lap commune, Tan Phuoc district, X: m Tien Giang province Y: m 096/NM (02)/2017(2) 33 Vam Co Tay river in Long Thuan commune, Thu Thua district, Long X: m An province Y: m 096/NM (03)/2017 (3) 44 Inner canal, Hung village, Nhi Binh commune, Chau Thanh district, X: m Tien Giang province Y: m 096/NM (04)/2017 (4) 82. The results of surface water analysis are shown in Table 15, which is compared with the allowable standards regulated in QCVN 08/2015/BTNMT: surface water quality at column B1 (the surface water quality regulated for irrigation purpose) and in comparison with the baseline data of surface water measured in the time of the subproject preparation. Table 15: Results of surface water quality in comparison with the base line data and QCVN08/2015/BTNMT Column B1 No. Parameters Unit Analysis methods 096/NM (01)/2017 (1) 096/NM (02)/2017 (2) Analysis results 096/NM (03)/2017 (3) 096/NM (04)/2017 (4) QCVN 08/2015/BTNMT Column B1 11 ph -- QCVN : * 6.89* 7.17* 7.63* Turbidity NTU MEWW B: * 3* 7* 2* 33 COD mg/l MEWW : * 12.8* 14.3* 15.4* BOD5 mg/l QCVN : * 6.5* 8.7* 6.8* Oils & QCVN 5070: <0.9 <0.9 <0.9 <0.9 mg/l grease * No observed 0.008* No observed Total MPN/10 QCVN : 1.1x x x x10 3 Coliform 0mL x 10 3* 0.93 x10 3* 1.1x 10 3* 0.46x10 3* 7.5x10 3 Notes: * The value of the surface water quality parameters were measured with the same methods and sampling locations in February 2014 (Approved EIA of 500 kv My Tho Duc Hoa TL subproject) 83. As can be seen from Table 15, all parameters of the surface water sources at the sampled locations measured on 26 June 2017 were within the allowable limitations of QCVN 08/2015/BTNMT column B1 (The surface water quality regulated for irrigation purpose). However, in comparison with the baseline data measured in February 2014, all parameters of the surface water sources had been changed. The ph had reduced from neutralized values (ph = ) to a light acidification (ph= ) from 2014 to 2017 respectively. The turbidity had remarkably increased, while the parameters of COD, BOD5 and Coliform had been a slight increase. The changes may be because of the different periods of measurements. The baseline data were measured in February 2014 (Summer time), while the EEM due to the subproject construction was implemented in June 2017 (Rainy season). In rainy season, the rivers and canals in the project area may receive runoff carrying with fluvial from the upward areas. 84. However, looking at the sampling location No. 4 (inner canal at Hung village, Nhi Binh commune, Chau Thanh district, Tien Giang province), the BOD5, COD, coliform parameters in National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 55

56 the canal increased comparable to those in the other sampling locations although there were no construction activities from the subproject in the basin of inner canal. 85. In addition, the environmental compliance monitoring revealed all runoff and domestic and construction wastes were properly managed by the contractors in compliance with the approved EMPs during the 1st and 2nd quarter construction periods. 86. Therefore, it can be concluded that the subproject constructions in 2017 Q1 and Q2 had not probably caused any organic pollution to the surface water quality in the project area Complaints 87. There had been no complaints officially raised by locals regarding environmental performance and environmental impacts until the end of 2nd quarter monitoring period For the five second transformer banks for existing substation Mitigation Effectiveness and shortcomings 88. EMP compliance monitoring was conducted following the environmental compliance monitoring plan indicated in Table 16. National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 56

57 Potential environmental impact Runoff, sedimentation and soil erosion Air quality Noise and vibration Waste management Traffic management Occupational health and safety Community health and safety Table 16: Environmental Compliance Monitoring Plan during construction phase of the five subprojects of second transformer banks for substations Monitoring parameters Location Frequency Contractors NES /CSCs Supervised by SPMB/EO Runoff and sediment Construction sites Daily Quarterly Quarterly Dust generation, stockpile of bare soil, gases emission from construction equipment and complaints Noise & vibration complaints from nearby community and workers Domestic waste, hazardous waste, inert construction waste, presence of leaks/spills and complaints Traffic congestion, delivery schedule, and complaints Damage to road Transportation infrastructure Implementation of occupational health and safety plan, wearing of PPEs, safety reminders, sanitation at construction area, training/orientation on safety HIV/AIDS prevention dissemination Construction sites and local roads where the subproject trucks pass through Households located near the construction sites and workers at working sites Construction sites, worker camps and rented houses Construction sites and access road Daily Quarterly Quarterly Daily Quarterly Quarterly Daily Quarterly Quarterly Daily Quarterly Quarterly Access road Daily Quarterly Quarterly Construction sites, workers camps Households located near the construction sites Daily Quarterly Quarterly Daily Quarterly Quarterly 89. The result of EMP compliance monitoring of 2017 Q2 is summarized in Table 17. There were no shortcomings found during the monitoring period in terms of environmental compliance. Photos of outstanding environmental performance are in Appendix 2. Potential Environmental Impact Run off may cause soil erosion and sedimentation damaging of rice fields, irrigation canals nearby Parameters Table 17: Summary of the compliance with environmental safeguards at sites - Check to ensure runoff water not affect rice fields, gardens and irrigation canals nearby; - Schedule of land excavation should be in dry season. Locations Second transformer bank of substations of 220kV Duc Hoa; 220kV Tra Vinh; Mitigation implemented measures - Runoff did not affect the existing substation and outside because of the good drainage system of existing substation. Mitigation Effectiveness* 5 Comments Recommendations

58 Potential Environmental Impact Dust emission from the earthworks and movement of vehicles polluting air quality Noise, vibration from vehicles and construction activities Parameters - Stockpiles are covered or runoff water from stockpiles is collected by a designed canal or a hole surrounding the stockpiles. - Cover and keep moist excavated soil and stockpiles - Regularly maintain vehicles and equipment to ensure emissions comply with standards - Prohibit burning of waste materials at sites. Unauthorized burning of construction materials and refuse shall be subject to penalties for the Contractor. - Inform and educate workers on the Air Emission and Dust Control Plan. - Cover materials with tarpaulin or other suitable materials while in transit. - Impose speed limits on construction vehicles; - Property maintain machinery to minimize noise - No construction shall be allowed between nighttime hours of 22:00 to 06:00; if needed, contractors have to ask community for permission. Locations 220kV Vung Tau, 220kV Uyen Hung and 500 kv Cau Bong Second transformer bank of substation of 220kV Duc Hoa; Second transformer bank of substations 220kV Tra Vinh; 220kV Vung Tau, 220kV Uyen Hung and 500 kv Cau Bong Second transformer bank of substation of 220kV Duc Hoa; Second transformer bank Mitigation measures implemented - Run off from stockpiles was collected by a hole surrounding the stockpile and sedimentation before discharging into the existing drainage system of substation. - Excavated soil was stockpiled within the working site and kept moist to prevent dust generation and used for filling up the foundations. - The abundant soil after filling up the foundation was given to villagers for grounding the low land and the construction sites will be returned and covered with a stone layer in compliance with the technical specification and regulations of the existing substation. - Only one crane was working at site so gases emission from it is little in a large space of the existing substation. - No dust generated at site because of no civil works and excavated soil was tidily stockpiled within the working sites. - Noise and vibration from the constructing vehicles were insignificant because only one crane was working at site. - No noise and vibration generated at site because of no civil works Mitigation Effectiveness* Comments Recommendations National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 58

59 Potential Environmental Impact Spill or leakage of hazardous chemicals which could contaminate land and groundwater, biodiversity and human health Domestic solid wastes, domestic wastewater, Parameters - Require drivers of construction vehicles to minimize blowing of horn and limit speed when passing through residential areas - Prepare a list of hazardous chemicals to be brought at the site including information on quantity and hazard classification. - Minimize or avoid long storage of hazardous materials onsite. - Comply with the labeling and storage requirements of hazardous chemicals. - Conduct refueling and equipment servicing only in designated areas with impervious surface. - Provide oil and grease traps and other spill containment measures. - Contractor to provide readily available clean-up equipment. - Inform and educate workers about the Hazardous Chemicals Management Plan in the CEMP through training and orientation. - Provide workers with PPE. - Compliance with the process of collecting, storing and transporting hazardous wastes of Circular 36/2016/TT- BTNMT - Contract only accredited company by MONRE for waste collection, transport and disposal. - Domestic wastes are collected into dustbins with covers and contract with Locations of substations 220kV Tra Vinh; 220kV Vung Tau, 220kV Uyen Hung and 500 kv Cau Bong Second transformer bank of substations of 220kV Duc Hoa; 220kV Tra Vinh; 220kV Vung Tau, 220kV Uyen Hung and 500 kv Cau Bong Second transformer bank Mitigation implemented measures - No spill or leakage of hazardous chemicals was found at site as the working machine was well maintained and no oil and lubricant were stored at site; - Domestic solid waste was collected and treated in compliance with the Mitigation Effectiveness* Comments Recommendations National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 59

60 Potential Environmental Impact inert construction wastes, during construction may result to pollution of land, water Risks to traffic accidents and road degradation due to movement of heavy vehicles during transport of materials and equipment Prepare temporary access road, material stockpiles, waste storage may damage crops and Parameters competent agencies to transport and treated as regulation; - Solid construction wastes such as iron, cement bags. Plastic bags/cans are orderly stored, reuse and recycling, where possible, and dispose only in approved sites. - Prohibit burning of wastes - Provision of adequate onsite sanitation facilities to prevent untreated sewage from being channeled into drainage canals, river and on land. - Reuse wastewater if possible or discharge it into approved places - Movement of heavy vehicles to avoid peak hours of local road network, wherever practicable - Monitor traffic at access roads where crowded residents are living. - Ensure vehicles are maintained regularly - Conduct road safety training for drivers - Impose speed limits particularly when passing through settlement areas. - Rehabilitate damaged sections of roads. - Manage traffic by posting warning signs and assigning flag persons to direct traffic on affected roads. - Contractor will discuss with AP to reach a consensus on renting land or Locations of substation of 220kV Duc Hoa; Second transformer bank of substations 220kV Tra Vinh; 220kV Vung Tau, 220kV Uyen Hung and 500 kv Cau Bong Second transformer bank of substation of 220kV Duc Hoa; Second transformer bank of substations 220kV Tra Vinh; 220kV Vung Tau, 220kV Uyen Hung and 500 kv Cau Bong Second transformer bank of substation of 220kV Duc Hoa; Mitigation implemented measures regulation of operating the existing substation; - Construction waste such as cement bags, pieces of iron was collected, classified for reusing or selling for recycle; - Workers shared the substation existing toilet during the time of working at site. Mitigation Effectiveness* - No domestic and construction waste were found at sites 5 - Drivers were following transportation law; - Number of vehicles carrying materials to sites was small and the access road to the existing substation is good. Therefore, no risk of traffic accident and road degradation was found at site; - No risk of transportation because of civil works temporarily ceased - All material stockpiles were kept within the premises of existing substations, which did not affect any Comments Recommendations National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 60

61 Potential Environmental Impact land, community roads, irrigation canals Return ground after completion of civil work to avoid soil erosion and insanitation Workers may be exposed to dangers of live power lines/equipment, chemicals, fire and explosion, physical hazards, exposure to dust Parameters compensating crops before preparing access roads. - Contractor will be required to restore to original condition the temporary access roads after construction is completed and before it is returned to the AP. - Any damaged crops or income loss during the temporary use of land will be compensated by the civil works contractor and include requirement if contractor s performance bond - Restoration, dredge of irrigation canals if they are in sedimentation due to the subproject construction - Contractors must compensate any damage to crops, rehabilitation of agricultural land quality or loss of income due to a delay in returning borrowed land in time for seasonal production - Tower foundations after civil works complete are covered with surface soil to enhance natural grasses reducing soil erosion and create landscapes - Ground surrounding tower foundation is properly returned to ensure well drainage and sanitation. - Implementation of electrical safety plan, fire prevention, safety and management plan, education and awareness plan for HIV/AIDS and other diseases - Covering energized parts and hardware Locations Second transformer bank of substations 220kV Tra Vinh; 220kV Vung Tau, 220kV Uyen Hung and 500 kv Cau Bong Second transformer bank of substations of 220kV Duc Hoa; 220kV Tra Vinh; 220kV Vung Tau, 220kV Uyen Hung and 500 kv Cau Bong Second transformer bank of substation of 220kV Duc Hoa; Mitigation measures implemented crops, land community roads and irrigation canal nearby; - Access road was clear without any barriers - All access way was not engaged by materials - Ground was temporarily returned during the period of waiting for SPMB providing electric equipment for installing activities - All workers were provided with appropriate PPEs and adequacy of potable water for drinking. - They were trained on safety regulation and not allowed to access any prohibited areas in the existing substation. Mitigation Effectiveness* Comments Recommendations National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 61

62 Potential Environmental Impact and noise, falling objects, and ergonomic injuries Parameters - Ensuring live-wire work is conducted by trained and certified workers with strict adherence to specific safety and insulation standards. - Require workers to adhere to local legislation, standards and guidelines relating to minimum approach distances for excavations, tools, vehicles, pruning, and other activities in the ROW. - Implement fall protection systems that includes provision of hoisting equipment, safety belts, second (backup) safety strap for workers - Conduct training of workers in the identification of occupational hazards - Provision of first-aid facilities readily accessible by workers - Posting of safety signs, reminders or warning notices - Hire only trained and certified workers on electrical works - Plan work site layout to minimize need for manual transfer of loads - Provide appropriate and accessible firefighting equipment - Ensure unobstructed access of fire responders and egress of vehicles - Provide security personnel in areas where appropriate - Strictly implement a No Alcohol and Drug Policy - Prohibit illegal activities including gambling - Inform and educate workers on the Health and Safety Plan Locations Second transformer bank of substations 220kV Tra Vinh; 220kV Vung Tau, 220kV Uyen Hung and 500 kv Cau Bong Mitigation implemented measures - All workers were trained on the labor safe regulations stated by the existing substations before getting into the working sites and every day the contractors have to register their workers with the existing substations for management and each worker was instructed the boundary of working sites to reduce potential of exposing to live power and electromagnetic field. - Workers were trained on how to prevent communicable disease infection including HIV/AIDS; leaflets of HIV/AIDS were disseminated to all employees. - Access roads were maintained clear for escaping in case of fire or explosion. - Using alcohol, drugs or gambling at sites was forbidden. - First aid kit was ready and accessible for workers at sites. - No dangers to workers due to no civil work and workers were not allowed to get into the sites without duties. Mitigation Effectiveness* 5 Comments Recommendations National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 62

63 Potential Environmental Impact Community health and safety potentially affected due to construction and transportation Chance discovery of archaeological and cultural sites Parameters - Conduct public consultation with affected communities and disseminate information on community health and safety - Emergency response and preparedness procedures - Provision of communication systems and protocols - Coordination with local and regional emergency and health authorities - Provision of emergency equipment and facilities - Fencing of the construction area - Posting of warning signs in dangerous work areas in Vietnamese language. - All structures required to be earthed are done in compliance with Circular No. 31/2015/TT- BCT. - As per detailed designs all civil works should be located away from all physical cultural property and values. - Chance finds of valued relics and cultural values should be anticipated by contractors. Site supervisors should be on the watch for finds. - Upon a chance find all work stops immediately, find left untouched, and EA/IA notified to determine if find is valuable. The cultural division of DCST must be notified by telephone if valuable. - Work at find site will remain stopped until DCST allows work to continue. Locations Second transformer bank of substations of 220kV Duc Hoa; 220kV Tra Vinh; 220kV Vung Tau, 220kV Uyen Hung and 500 kv Cau Bong Second transformer bank of substations of 220kV Duc Hoa; 220kV Tra Vinh; 220kV Vung Tau, 220kV Uyen Hung and 500 kv Cau Bong Mitigation implemented measures - Only workers registered to work for the subproject could get into the existing substation; - The body guard of existing substation prevented all those without duties to access to the site. - HIV/AIDS prevention leaflets were disseminated to the households living near the working site. Mitigation Effectiveness* - Not found 5 5 Comments Recommendations National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 63

64 Environmental effect monitoring 90. The environmental effect monitoring plan according to the IEEs approved by ADB during the construction phase is presented in Table 18. Items Wastewater quality Air quality Noise and vibration Underground water quality Surface water quality Soil quality SS = substation Table 18: Environmental Effect Monitoring plan during construction phase of the five second transformer banks for substations Monitoring parameter ph, TSS, BOD, nitrate, phosphate, coliform PM10, TSP, SOx,NOx, CO Noise and vibration Noise levels, db Vibration ph, hardness, ammonia, COD, chloride, oil and grease TSS, oils and grease heavy metals (As, Cd, Pb, oil and grease, hydrocarbons) Locations of monitoring Monitoring frequency Implementin g entity Supervising entity 1.Discharging point of SS Quarterly EEMC SPMB/PTC4 1.Near substation entrance gates 2: Areas near working sites of the second transformers; 3: Areas near SS operation houses 1: Near substation entrance gates 2: Areas near working sites of the second transformers; 3: Areas near SS operation houses 1.The nearest household well to SSs 2.The nearest well of SS to the second transformer banks 1.Discharging point of SS drainage system Possible contaminated lands at all excavation sites Quarterly EEMC SPMB/PTC4 Quarterly EEMC SPMB/PTC4 Quarterly EEMC SPMB/PTC4 Quarterly EEMC SPMB/PTC4 Once if needed EEMC SPMB/PTC4 Applicable SSs 220 kv Duc Hoa; 500 kv Cau Bong; 220 kv Tra Vinh; 220 kv Uyen Hung 220 kv Duc Hoa; 500 kv Cau Bong; 220 kv Tra Vinh; 220 kv Uyen Hung; 220 kv Vung Tau 220 kv Duc Hoa; 500 kv Cau Bong; 220 kv Tra Vinh; 220 kv Uyen Hung; 220 kv Vung Tau; 500 kv Cau Bong; 220 kv Uyen Hung; 220 kv Vung Tau 220 kv Vung Tau 220 kv Vung Tau 91. Explanation: Of all environmental components and parameters proposed to be measured during the construction phase of the second transformer banks for the substations shown in Table 18, none of them are considered necessary to be measured because the following reasons; 92. For the wastewater quality, there are about 10 workers in maximum at each working site and no workers camps established. The workers have been allowed to use the existing

65 The second quarter EMR Tranche 3 of MFF latrine toilets of substations during the working period, therefore no much wastewater generated at the working sites. In addition, the quality of wastewater of the existing substations set up in the baseline data were good, all the pollutant indicators of wastewater were far lower against that specified in QCVN 14/2008/BTNMT (Table 19). This can be considered that the domestic wastewater discharged by the workers has not probably caused any change of the baseline data of wastewater toward adverse impacts on local people and the natural environment at each substation; Table 19: The baseline data of wastewater quality in second transformer for substations No Parameters Units 500 kv Cau Bong 220 kv Tra Vinh 220kV Duc Hoa 220 kv Uyen Hung 220 kv Vung Tau QCVN 14/2008/BTNM T column B, K=1.2 1 ph TSS mg/l COD mg/l BOD mg/l Nitrat(N-NO3 - ) mg/l Photsphat (PO4 3- ) mg/l Amoni mg/l Oil and grease mg/l Coliform MPN/10 0ml 4,400 2,700 4,300 2,700-6,000 Note: The locations of sampling are at the discharging points of existing substations. 93. For the air quality, dust that is the main parameter can be generated during the excavation and stockpiles, operation of machines at the sites. However, the excavated land and stockpiles have been kept tidily and moist within the working sites located inside the existing substations separately with the outsides by the thick and 2m high walls. In addition, the base line data of air quality in the subproject areas showed that the air quality in all subproject areas were good, all analyzed parameters were remarkable lower than that specified in QCVN 05/2013/BTNMT (Table 20). This can be considered that the construction phase of subprojects has not probably contributed many pollutants to change the baseline data of air quality toward worse. Table 20: The baseline data of air quality including noise level in the second transformers for substations Parameters Locations 500 kv Cau Bong TSP (mg/m3) CO (mg/m3) NO2 (mg/m3) 220 kv Tra Vinh 220 kv Duc Hoa 220 kv Uyen Hung 220 kv Vung Tau K K K K K , K K K QCVN 05/2013/BTN MT National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page

66 The second quarter EMR Tranche 3 of MFF SO2 (mg/m3) Noise (dba) K , K K K K K K dba (QCVN 26/2009/BTN MT 6am 9pm) Notes: K1.Near substation entrance gates; K2: Areas near working sites of the second transformers; K3: Areas near SS operation houses 94. The underground water in the subproject areas may be affected by oil spills, however during the construction phase, there are no oil and lubricant stored at the construction sites. Each working site has only one small crane used for excavation once necessary and the machines are well maintained without any oil leaked on the sites. There are no baseline data of underground water set up in the subproject EIAs except for the EIA of the second transformer bank for Vung Tau substation and all analyzed parameters were under that specified in QCVN 09/2008/BTNMT. The detail is presented in Table 21. Table 21: The baseline data of underground water quality in the second transformer of 220 kv Vung Tau SubStation Parameters Units 500 kv Cau Bong 220 kv Tra Vinh 220kV Duc Hoa 220 kv Uyen Hung 220 kv Vung Tau QCVN 09/2008/BT NMT 1 ph ,5 5,5-8,5 2 Hardness mg/l COD mg/l ,8 4 4 Amoni mg/l ,005 0,1 5 Clorua mg/l The surface water quality surrounding the substations may be affected due to the runoff water contaminated with oil and grease spilled. However, during the construction phase, no oil and grease have been stored at the working sites and the cranes have been working with good conditions without leaking any oil and grease into the sites. Thus the potential of affecting the surface water quality in the subprojects areas is negligible. The baseline data of surface water quality in the EIAs were not set up. 96. In sum, the construction of second transformers for the substations may not contribute to polluting the surrounding environment in the subproject areas. In addition, without the EEM of air quality including noise and vibration, water quality during the construction phase of substations is appropriate with the GoV s guidance (see footnote 3). 97. In case of any issues or complaints which may affect air quality, noise, vibration, underground water or wastewater, relevant environmental effect monitoring will be conducted as necessary. National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 66

67 The second quarter EMR Tranche 3 of MFF Complaints 98. There had been no complaints officially raised by locals regarding environmental performance and environmental impacts until the end of 2017 Q2. 6 COMPLIANCE WITH LOAN COVENANTS 99. The monitoring results reflected that the NPT/SPMB had complied with most of the requirements of environmental safeguards specified in Loan Agreement No VIE. Besides, several shortcomings were found and suggested the NPT/SPMB to work closely with the consultant and contractors to bring it back to the compliance soon. The compliant and incompliant issues against the Environmental Loan Agreement and proposed corrective action plan are detailed in Table 22. Table 22: Summary of Compliance with Loan number 3374 VIE - Tranche 3 Environmental Loan Covenants Schedule Para # Description 4 7 NPT shall not award any work contracts which involve environmental impacts until: a.npt has incorporated the relevant provisions from EMPs into the work contract and b.consultants to support environmental safeguard implementation and monitoring has been engaged. Remarks/Issues During the previous monitoring period (2017 Q1) Partly complied with: All relevant provisions from the EMPs were incorporated into the work contract. The construction supervision consultant (CSC), PECC4, had been engaged before the civil work contracts subproject of 500 kv My Tho Duc Hoa TL were awarded. However, CSC (PTC4) that is in charge of supervising the construction of 05 second transformer banks for the subprojects; the national environmental specialist (NES) and EEMC that are responsible for the environmental compliance and effect monitoring respectively had not been involved before the subproject civil work contracts were awarded. PTC4 signed the supervising contract with SPMB on 24 January 2017; The NES signed the individual contract with SPMB on 28 February 2017, while the civil works of four second transformer banks for 220kV Tra Vinh, 220kV Duc Hoa, 220kV Remarks/Issues During the current monitoring period (2017 Q2) Comply with: All relevant provisions from the EMPs were incorporated into the work contract. All CSC (PCC4, PTC4), NES and EEMC had engaged during the construction period of 2017 Q2. National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 67

68 The second quarter EMR Tranche 3 of MFF Schedule Para # Description NPT shall recruit individual consultants for (a) environment, (b) involuntary resettlement and (c) independent monitoring in accordance with procedure acceptable to ADB for recruiting individual consultants Environment: Borrower shall cause NPT to ensure that the preparation, design, construction, implementation, operation and decommissioning of project and all project facilities comply with: a. The borrower s applicable laws and regulations related to environment, health and safety b. Environmental safeguards c. All measures set forth in the EARF, the IEEs, the EMPs and the CAPs (as applicable) d. Any corrections or preventative actions set forth Remarks/Issues During the previous monitoring period (2017 Q1) Vung Tau and 220 kv Uyen Hung substations were started in December of 2016 although during the time of CSC had not been recruited, the SPMB s site engineers took over the duties of CSC to supervise the contractors. The EEMC delayed in conducting the subproject environmental effect monitoring until 18 September 2017 when the meeting between SPMB and its contractors including the EEMC was conducted. The meeting recommended that the Compensation Department of SPMB needs to provide the requirement of Environmental Effect Monitoring for the Planning Department so that the planning Department shall require the FS consultant to implement the Environmental Effect Monitoring (EEM) and provide the results to SPMB within 2017 Q4. Complied with: NPT/PMB signed contract with individual consultant for environment (national environmental consultant) on 28 February The recruitment procedure was acceptable to ADB. Partly complied with: The IEEs/EMPs of subprojects were prepared in compliance with both ADB SPS 2009 and GoV s applicable laws and regulations related to environment, health and safety, which were approved by ADB in All measures set forth in the approved EARF, the IEEs/EMPs in the construction phase were incorporated into civil work bidding documents. However, some mitigation measures proposed in the EMPs were not implemented (Table 7, 8, 9 and 10), and the Environmental Effect Monitoring Remarks/Issues During the current monitoring period (2017 Q2) Complied with: NPT/PMB signed contract with individual consultant for environment (national environmental consultant) on 28 February The recruitment procedure was acceptable to ADB Partly complied with: The IEEs/EMPs of subprojects were prepared in compliance with both ADB SPS 2009 and GoV s applicable laws and regulations related to environment, health and safety, which were approved by ADB in 2015; All measures set forth in the approved EARF, the IEEs/EMPs in the construction phase were incorporated into civil work bidding documents. However, some mitigation measures proposed in the EMPs were not implemented (Table 10), and EEM was not implemented in National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 68

69 The second quarter EMR Tranche 3 of MFF Schedule Para # Description in a safeguard monitoring report Human and financial resources to implement safeguard requirements The borrower shall insure NPT to make available necessary budgetary and human resources to fully implement the EMPs, the CAPs, the RPs, the REMDPs and DDRs if applicable. Bidding documents and work contracts Borrower shall cause NPT to ensure that all bidding documents and contract for works contain provisions require contractors to: a. Comply with measure relevant to the contractor set forth in the IEEs, the EMPs, the CAPs, the RPs, the REMDPs, the DDRs and any corrective or preventive actions set forth in a safeguards monitoring report; b. Make available a budget for all such environmental and social measures and c. Provide NPT with a written notice of any unanticipated environmental risks or impacts that arise during construction, implementation or operation of the Project that were not considered in the IEE and the EMP. Safeguard monitoring and reports Borrower shall cause NPT to do the following: a. Submit EMRs quarterly to ADB during construction Remarks/Issues During the previous monitoring period (2017 Q1) (EEM) was not conducted as set forth in the IEEs. All corrections or preventive actions proposed to address all shortcomings found in 2017 Q1 monitoring trip will be followed up and reflected the results in the next environmental monitoring report (EMR). Complied with: NPT/SPMB provided necessary budgetary and human resources to fully implement the EMPs Complied with: All the bidding documents and contract for works contain required provisions. Complied with (though significantly delayed): 2017 Q1 EMR was prepared and being corrected as commented by ADB. After approval, the report summary of the outstanding Remarks/Issues During the current monitoring period (2017 Q2) line with the EMoP approved by ADB. In addition, some corrective actions proposed in the previous reports were not implemented (Table 8 and Table 9). Complied with: NPT/SPMB provided necessary budgetary and human resources to fully implement the EMPs Complied with: All the bidding documents and contract for works contain required provisions. Complied with The 2017 Q1 EMR was Vietnamese summarized and disclosed to the affected people and workers through the contractors on 22 December National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 69

70 The second quarter EMR Tranche 3 of MFF Schedule Para # Description phase and semi - annually during operation phase until the project completion and disclose relevant information from such reports to the affected person promptly upon submission. b. If any anticipated environmental/ social risks and impacts arise during construction, implementation or operation of the subprojects have not been considered in the IEEs, the EMPs, the CAPs as applicable promptly informed ADB of the occurrence of such risks or impact with detailed description of the event and proposed corrective action plan; c. Report any actual or potential breach with compliance with measure and requirements set forth in the IEEs/EMPs. investments: Borrower shall cause NPT to ensure that No proceeds of the loan are used to finance any activities in the prohibited list of investments provided in Appendix 5 of ADB SPS Work contracts: The Borrower shall cause NPT to ensure that all work contracts incorporate provisions and budgets to the effect that contract will: a. Comply with labor standard, labor laws and occupational safety norms; b. Disseminate information on the risk of sexually transmissible infections including HIV/AIDS to Remarks/Issues During the previous monitoring period (2017 Q1) activities and shortcomings pertaining to the environmental safeguard including the corrective action plan to address the shortcomings with the proposed time frame will be documented and translated into Vietnamese, which will be disclosed to the affected people and workers. The report summary will be sent to the contractors to be disseminated to the workers and the affected households. No unanticipated environmental risks or impacts during the construction phase were found not to be considered in the IEEs/EMPs. No actual or potential breach with compliance with measure and requirements set forth in the IEEs/EMPs were found. Complied with: No prohibited activities Appendix 5 of ADB SPS 2009 were found. Complied with: All work contracts incorporate the required provisions and budgets. Leaflets of preventing risk of sexually transmissible infections including HIV/AIDS were disseminated to the project employees and nearby communities. All contractors have provided evidences. (Appendix 2) Remarks/Issues During the current monitoring period (2017 Q2) Q2 EMR was prepared following the format suggested to use in Tranche 2. After approval, the report summary of the outstanding activities and shortcomings pertaining to the environmental safeguard including the corrective action plan to address the shortcomings with the proposed time frame will be documented and translated into Vietnamese, which will be disclosed to the affected people and workers. The report summary will be sent to the contractors to be disseminated to the workers and the affected households. No unanticipated environmental risks or impacts during the construction phase were found not to be considered in the IEEs/EMPs. No actual or potential breach with compliance with measure and requirements set forth in the IEEs/EMPs were found. Complied with: No prohibited activities Appendix 5 of ADB SPS 2009 were found Complied with: All work contracts incorporate the required provisions and budgets. The activities of HIV/AIDS prevention awareness improvement and dissemination of the leaflets of preventing risk of sexually transmissible infections including HIV/AIDS to the employees and communities nearby were properly National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 70

71 The second quarter EMR Tranche 3 of MFF Schedule Para # Description employees of contractors engaged under the subprojects and to local communities especially to women surrounding the subproject facilities; c. Not differentiate between men and women for work at equal value; d. Not employ child labor; e. Eliminate any form of discrimination in respect of employment; f. Prioritize women, poor labor and disadvantaged persons for construction purposes if possible Remarks/Issues During the previous monitoring period (2017 Q1) The way of disseminating the leaflet was as follows: - Availability of the leaflets at contractor offices. - Trained workers by contractors environment, health and safety (EHS) staff and NES on the contents of leaflet including what is HIV/AIDS disease, ways of HIV infection; how to prevent it; - Pasted the leaflets at workers rented houses, working sites, toilets, - Handed out the leaflet to each worker to read it carefully to understand it further once having free time. - These activities will be repeated every quarter during the construction phase. For community nearby as follows: - Contractor s EHS staff introduced the project HIV/AIDS prevention program and delivered the leaflets to the households living nearby the construction sites and the households rented by the contractors for the workers staying. The activities will be repeated every quarter during the construction phase. Remarks/Issues During the current monitoring period (2017 Q2) implemented in 2017 Q1 and repeated during 2017 Q2. No child labor was employed; gender equity was considered, prioritizing women, poor labor and disadvantaged persons for construction purposes if possible and not differentiate between men and women for work at equal value; 5 24 UXOs clearance For any works supported under the project, the borrower shall insure that NPT will not issue a notice to proceed with such works until it has confirmed that the No child labor was employed; gender equity was considered, prioritizing women, poor labor and disadvantaged persons for construction purposes if possible and not differentiate between men and women for work at equal value; Comply with A Safety commitment No 29/CK- BMMT dated 30 October 2016 by UXO treatment center of the Military Zone 5 Commander ensuring UXOs free in the related working sites (UXO clearance is Comply with A Safety commitment No 29/CK- BMMT dated 30 October 2016 by UXO treatment center of the Military Zone 5 Commander ensuring UXOs free in the related working sites National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 71

72 The second quarter EMR Tranche 3 of MFF Schedule Para # Description related construction site is free from any UXOs 7 CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS 7.1 Subproject of 500 kv My Tho Duc Hoa TL Remarks/Issues During the previous monitoring period (2017 Q1) in Appendix 4 of the previous monitoring report for 2017 Q1) Shortcomings found in 2017 Q1 and implemented corrective actions Remarks/Issues During the current monitoring period (2017 Q2) 100. To overcome the shortcomings found in the previous quarter, the EEMC partly complied with the implementation of EEM. The water surface quality was measured and the analyzed results were incorporated into 2017 Q2 EMR The shortcoming of without the provision of first aid kits at working sites for workers was not overcome by the contractors in 2017 Q2. The first aid kit with necessary medicines and medical tools was not provided for the workers at the working site until 2017 Q3 (7 July 2017) Sand residue in the agricultural land and canal surrounding the tower foundation No. 48 was dredged by SD11 contractor and the clear ground was returned to the land owner by 25 June The contractor PCC1 collected all scattered garbage surrounding the tower 66 and returned the clear ground to the land owner by 25 June Unsafe insulated wire at the site of tower foundation No. 68 was immediately overcome by contractor PCC1 under the witness of NES and CSC (PECC4) on 29 March However, the provision of latrine toilets for the workers at the working sites located more than 50m from their rented houses was not implemented by contractors in 2017 Q2. At the meeting conducted on 18 September , the contractors were strongly recommended to provide septic tanks at the working sites to collect and treat the workers wastewater before discharging into the environment by the end of 2017 Q Shortcomings identified in 2017 Q2 monitoring period 106. EEMC conducted the EEM on 26 June 2017 but the environmental components and parameters to be monitored was not consistent with those specified in the environmental effect monitoring plan of the IEE approved by ADB At location of tower No.108 (village 1A, Huu Thanh commune, Duc Hoa district, Long An province), cement bag was still scattered at site (VNECO contractor); 108. Excavated soil temporarily stockpiled both sides of tower No. 111 spreading in the field of Mr. Nguyen Van Noi risk of causing his agricultural land contamination (village 1A, Huu Thanh commune). (VNECO contractor); 5 See paragraphs 4 and 5. National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 72

73 The second quarter EMR Tranche 3 of MFF 109. Contractors delayed in providing septic tanks for workers at working sites. 7.2 Construction of second transformer bank of substations Shortcomings found in 2017 Q1 and corrective actions 110. The contractors did not comply with the correction of providing first aid kit with necessary medicines and medical tools for the workers at the working sites until 2017 Q3 (7 July 2017) Gathering materials occupied the access road of 220 kv Duc Hoa substation was overcome by Licogy 16 contractor on 27 May However, the EEM was not implemented by the EEMC; therefore no data were provided for incorporating into 2017 Q2 EMR Shortcomings found in 2017 Q2 monitoring 113. In terms of EMP compliance monitoring, there were no shortcomings found during 2017 Q2 monitoring trip. However, the EEM was not conducted in compliance with the EMoP specified in the IEEs approved by ADB. However, the EEMC in accordance with the monitoring plan proposed in respective IEE was not conducted in 2017 Q Summary of the recommended actions to address the shortcomings 114. The recommendation actions for surmounting the shortcomings found at the working sites of 500 kv My Tho Duc Hoa TL subproject and the five second transformers for substation are as follows: Contractor VNECO should wrap up the cement bags at site of tower 108 to prevent them from being scattered out of the site and inform the households or local collectors to receive them for reusing or selling (by 30 September 2017) For stockpile of tower No. 111 located near the house and garden of Mr. Nguyen Van Noi was spreading causing affect the quality of his land, VNECO should compensate an amount for him to rehabilitate the land quality (by 30 September 2017) All contractors should provide septic tanks for workers at working sites (by 2017 Q3) SPMB should follow the EMoP of IEEs to measure all parameters proposed in the IEEs shown in Table 12 and Table 18 or justify the seasons why only the parameter of surface water quality in the subproject area of 500 kv My Tho Duc Hoa TL subproject necessary to be measured To overcome the shortcomings of EMP compliance found in 2017 Q2 monitoring period, first of all, NES discussed the issues with the contractors and CSC (PECC4) at the site of 500 kv My Tho Duc Hoa TL subproject to reach an agreement on the way of surmounting them with the fixed timeframe. No action was taken by SPMB within 2017 Q2 either for EMP incompliance and absence of EEMC, because a brief finding report including the shortcomings was submitted to SPMB by the NES only after ending the monitoring period (in 2017 Q3) (See footnote 1). It is recommended that the PMBs and NES communicate more closely and timely on the findings of environmental monitoring such that PMBs can take appropriate actions in a timely manner. ***** National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 73

74 8 APPENDIXES Appendix 1: Outstanding environmental performance of 500 kv My Tho- Duc Hoa TL subproject (in 2017 Q2) (Pictures taken from June 2017) Materials transported to working sites by waterway Transporting iron and cement by Farmer s tractor on fields Sand and stone was pumped from boat to working site through pipes

75 The second quarter EMR Tranche 3 of MFF Firm fence was constructed to prevent sand spread out of the working site. Run off was clear in foundation holes before discharging nearby canals via a ditch Firm fence installed to protect sand from spread Drinking water was provided for workers at sites National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 75

76 The second quarter EMR Tranche 3 of MFF Sign board set up at sites Tidy and clean site Ground was well returned First aid kit accessible for workers (taken 7July 2017 by contractor) Woment employed for suitble works National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 76

77 The second quarter EMR Tranche 3 of MFF HIV/AIDS leaflets were posted at workers toilets and kitchen Rented house for workers of SD11 contractor. National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 77

78 The second quarter EMR Tranche 3 of MFF Appendix 2. Outstanding environmental performance at the sites of five second transformers banks for substations 2.1 Site of the second transformer bank of 220 kv Tra Vinh substation: tidy (Pictures taken on 30 May 2017) 2.2 Site of the second transformer bank of 500 kv Cau Bong substation: tidy (pictures taken on 27 May 2017) National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 78

79 The second quarter EMR Tranche 3 of MFF 2.3 Site of the second transformer bank of 220 kv Uyen Hung substation: tidy (pictures taken on 28 May 2017) 2.4 The site of second transformer bank of 220 kv Vung Tau substation: tidy (taken on 29 May 2017) 2.5 Site of second transformer bank for 220 kv Duc Hoa substation Working site taken on 26 May 2017 Working site tidy taken on 26 May 2017 National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 79

80 The second quarter EMR Tranche 3 of MFF Foundation construction (26 May 2017) Drinking water at site (26 May 2017) Iron stuff collected for reusing (30 June 2017) First aid kit at site (07 July 2017) National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 80

81 The second quarter EMR Tranche 3 of MFF NES interviewed the head of Duc Hoa substatiion (taken 30 June 2017) Workers were provided with PPEs (30 June 2017) Workers was used the existing toilet of substation (30 June 2017) National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 81

82 The second quarter EMR Tranche 3 of MFF Appendix 3: Shortcomings and corrective actions (500 kv My Tho Duc Hoa TL subproject Shortcomings found in 2017 Q1 monitoring Corrective actions taken to overcome the shortcomings Sand spreading into field (29 March 2017) Spread sand were wrapped up for reusing (Taken on 25 June 2017) Domestic waste at working site of Tower 66 (PCC1) (29 March 2017) The domestic waste at the site of tower 66 was collected and treated in compliance with local regulation (25 June 2017) National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 82

83 The second quarter EMR Tranche 3 of MFF Appendix 4: Shortcoming and corrective action (Second transformer bank for 220 kv Duc Hoa substation) Gathering iron occupied the access road of Duc Hoa substation (30 March 2017) The access road of Duc Hoa substation was free from the construction materials (30 June 2017) National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 83

84 The second quarter EMR Tranche 3 of MFF Appendix 5: Shortcomings found in 2017 Q2 monitoring (500) kv My Tho Duc Hoa TL subproject Cement bags were not tidily kept at sites (tower 108) (26 June 2017) Excavated soil was spread into the agricultural land of Mr. Nguyen Van Noi. (tower 111) (27 June 2017) National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 84

85 The second quarter EMR Tranche 3 of MFF Appendix 6: Result of surface water quality for 500 kv My Tho Duc Hoa TL subproject (sample taken on 26 June 2017) National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 85