VIE: Power Transmission Investment Program -Tranche 3

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1 Environmental Monitoring Report # Quarterly Report January March 2018 VIE: Power Transmission Investment Program -Tranche 3 COVERING THE FOLLOWING SUBPROJECT (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) (vii) (viii) (ix) 500kV My Tho Duc Hoa transmission line 500kV Duc Hoa substation and connections Second Transformer Bank for 220kV Duc Hoa substation Second Transformer Bank for 500kV Cau Bong substation 220kV Binh Long Tay Ninh transmission line Second Transformer Bank for 220kV Tra Vinh substation Second Transformer Bank for 220kV Uyen Hung substation 500 kv Chon Thanh substation and 220kV and 500kV connections Second Transformer Bank for 220kV Vung Tau substation Prepared by Southern Power Project Management Board for the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam and the Asian Development Bank.

2 CURRENCY EQUIVALENTS (as of 25 June 2017) Currency unit Dong (D) D1.00 = $ $1.00 = D22,760 ABBREVIATIONS ADB Asian Development Bank CEMP Contractor Environmental Management Plan CPMB Central Power Projects Management Board CSC Construction Supervision Consultant 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 EIA Environmental Impact Assessment EMoP Environmental Monitoring Plan EMP Environmental Management Plan EVN Electricity Viet Nam GoV Government of Vietnam IA Implementing Agency IEC Electricity Installation & Construction Joint Stock Company IEE Initial Environmental Examination INCO Installation Company MEF Multi-Tranche Financing Facility NES National Environmental Safeguard Specialist NPT National Power Transmission Corporation PCC1 Power Construction Company No 1 PECC2 Power Engineering Consulting Joint Stock Company 2 PMBs Project Management Boards PPE Personal protection equipment PTC4 Power transmission Company 4 PTIP Power Transmission Investment Project RoW Right of Way SD11 Song Da 11 Company SPMB Southern Power Projects Management Board T/L Transmission line TBD Thai Binh Duong Company VNECO Viet Nam Electric Company

3 (i) (ii) NOTE The fiscal year (FY) of the Government of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam and Southern Power Projects Management Board ends on 31 December. FY before a calendar year denotes the year in which the fiscal year ends, e.g., FY2011 ends on 31 December In this report, "$" refers to US dollars. This environmental monitoring report is a document of the borrower. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB's Board of Directors, Management, or staff, and may be preliminary in nature. In preparing any country program or strategy, financing any project, or by making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area in this document, the Asian Development Bank does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area.

4 MFF POWER TRANSMISSION INVESTMENT PROGRAM TRANCHE 3 QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING REPORT 2018 Q1 (January - March) 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 July 2018

5 TABLE OF CONTENT 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY INTRODUCTION Project overview MFF Power Transmission Investment Program Tranche 03 Overview Report purpose ENVIRONMENT SAFEGUARD REQUIREMENT Relevant environmental policies ADB environmental policies Government of Vietnam s Environmental Policies Environmental Assessment Process Subproject Environmental Management Plan Subproject Environmental Management Plan Environmental Impacts and Mitigations Incorporation of Environmental Safeguards into Project Contracts EMP implementation roles and responsibilities Environmental Monitoring and Reporting 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 Working progress of 220 kv Binh Long Tay Ninh TL subproject EMP COMPLIANCE Monitoring activities Compliance with EMP Issues Raised in Previous Monitoring Period 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 For 220 kv Binh Long Tay Ninh TL subproject COMPLIANCE WITH LOAN COVENANTS CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS Shortcomings found in 2017 Q3 &Q4 and implemented corrective actions Shortcomings identified in 2018 Q1 monitoring period kv My Tho Duc Hoa TL subproject Five second transformer banks for substation subprojects kv Binh Long Tay Ninh TL subproject... 52

6 Complaints Recommendations APPENDIX Appendix 1. Trained for technical staff and workers of PCC1 constructing 220 kv Binh Long Tay Ninh TL (Pictures taken from 12 to 15 March 2018) Appendix 2: Outstanding environmental performance For 220 kv Binh Long Tay Ninh TL subproject (Pictures taken on 12 to 20 March 2018) kv My Tho Duc Hoa TL subproject (Pictures taken from 22 to 26 March kv Tra Vinh substation (Pictures taken on 27 March 2018) kv Duc Hoa (Pictures taken on 28 March 2018) kv Uyen Hung (Pictures taken 29 March 2018) kv Cau Bong substation kv Vung Tau substation Appendix 3. Shortcomings kv My Tho Duc Hoa TL subproject kv Binh Long Tay Ninh TL subproject Appendix 4: Commitment of UXO clearance for the 220 kv Binh Long Tay Ninh TL subproject Appendix kv Binh Long Tay Ninh Transmission Line and Dau Tieng Protection Forest... 68

7 LIST OF TABLES TABLE 1: LOCATIONS OF THE SUBPROJECTS... 2 TABLE 2: THE GOV S ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND COMPLIANCE LEVELS... 3 TABLE 3: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATIONS OF THE 09 SUBPROJECTS... 7 TABLE 4: SUMMARY OF MONITORING AND REPORTING UNDERTAKEN TO DATE TABLE 5: GENERAL SUMMARY OF THE WORKS DONE UNTIL THE END OF 2018 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: STATUS OF WORKING IN 2018 Q TABLE 9: SUMMARY OF 220 KV BINH LONG TAY NINH TL SUBPROJECT WORKS DONE IN THE PREVIOUS AND CURRENT QUARTERS TABLE 10: 220 KV BINH LONG TAY NINH TL SUBPROJECT DETAILED WORKING PROGRESS TABLE 11: ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE MONITORING PLAN DURING CONSTRUCTION PHASE OF 500 KV MY THO DUC HOA TL SUBPROJECT TABLE 12: SUMMARY OF THE EMP COMPLIANCE IN 2018 Q TABLE 13: ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE MONITORING PLAN DURING CONSTRUCTION PHASE OF THE FIVE SUBPROJECTS OF SECOND TRANSFORMER BANKS FOR SUBSTATIONS TABLE 14: SUMMARY OF THE COMPLIANCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL SAFEGUARDS AT SITES TABLE 15: ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE MONITORING PLAN DURING CONSTRUCTION PHASE OF 220 KV BINH LONG TAY NINH TL SUBPROJECT TABLE 16: SUMMARY OF THE EMP COMPLIANCE IN 2018 Q TABLE 17: ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECT MONITORING PLAN FOR 220 KV BINH LONG TAY NINH TL SUBPROJECT 46 TABLE 18: THE BASELINE DATA OF AIR QUALITY AND NOISE IN THE SUBPROJECT AREA TABLE 19: THE BASELINE DATA OF SURFACE WATER QUALITY IN THE SUBPROJECT AREA TABLE 20: SUMMARY OF COMPLIANCE WITH LOAN NUMBER 3374 VIE - TRANCHE 3 ENVIRONMENTAL LOAN COVENANTS... 48

8 ABBREVIATIONS ADB Asian Development Bank CEMP Contractor Environmental Management Plan CPC Commune People s Committee CPMB Central power Project Management Board CSC Construction Supervision Consultant DARD DCST Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Department of culture, Sport and Tourism EA Executive Agency EEM Environmental Effect Monitoring EEMC Environmental Effect Monitoring Consultant EIA Environmental Impact Assessment EMoP Environmental Monitoring Plan EMP Environmental Management Plan EVN Electricity Viet Nam GoV Government of Vietnam IA Implementing Agency IEC Electricity Installation & Construction Joint Stock Company IEE Initial Environmental Examination INCO Installation Company MEF Multi-Tranche Financing Facility MONRE Ministry of Natural Resource and Environment NES National Environmental Safeguard Specialist NPT National Power Transmission Corporation PCC1 Power Construction Company No 1 PECC2 Power Engineering Consulting Joint Stock Company 2 PMBs Project Management Boards PPE Personal protection equipment 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 T/L Transmission line TBD Thai Binh Duong Company VNECO Viet Nam Electric Company

9 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 2018 Q1 (from January to March). 2. Brief subproject construction status: As of 31 March 2018, 07 subprojects were under construction, of which 06 subprojects are managed by SPMB 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 and one subproject undertaken by CPMB is 220 kv Binh Long Tay Ninh TL. The progress of constructing 500 kv My Tho Duc Hoa TL subproject had achieved about 39% of the total plan, of which the tower foundation part had gained 65 % (73/112 tower foundations); tower erection section had been completed with 7 % (8/112 towers) and 04 tower foundations were under construction. The construction of the five second transformer banks achieved almost 100 % of the total plan in average. The 220kV second transformers of Tra Vinh, Duc Hoa, Vung Tau substations had been totally completed and put into operation. The second transformer bank for 220 kv Uyen Hung substation was in process of testing for taking effect. The 500 kv second transformer of Cau Bong substation had completed the construction part and phase 1 of electricity part (minimum electricity generation) and the contractor was waiting for the new transformer and its related accessories being supplied for completion. The construction progress of 220 kv Binh Long Tay Ninh TL subproject had gained about 6% of the total plan, of which 40 out of 223 towers had been constructing, accounting for around 18%. 3. Monitoring activities taken in this period: Besides the environmental compliant monitoring taken daily by the Construction Supervision Consultants (CSCs), the National Environmental Specialist (NES) conducted the field visits to the seven subprojects under construction from 12 to 30 March The monitoring activities concentrated on the compliance with EMP implementation, the environmental Loan Covenant, and any complaints of the affected communities related to the environmental performance. Simultaneously, the short training activities at working sites were conducted by NES during the monitoring period for CPMB s technical staff, contractors and workers who were constructing the 220 kv Binh Long Tay Ninh TL subproject on the environmental safeguard requirements of ADB and GoV, the importance of using PPE, provision of first aid kits available and accessible to workers at sites and dissemination of HIV/AIDS prevention leaflet to the workers and the households living surrounding the construction sites and worker houses. 4. Implementation of corrective action proposed by the previous report: no corrective action plan was required to be implemented during the 2018 Q1 as there were no shortcomings and complaints in terms of environmental performance identified in the previous environmental monitoring period (July to December 2017). 5. Shortcomings: shortcomings in all subprojects under construction found during this monitoring period (2018 Q1) were detailed in Table 12 (500 kv My Tho Duc Hoa TL subproject) and in Table 16 (220 kv Binh Long Tay Ninh TL subproject). 6. Recommendations: To overcome the shortcomings of EMP compliance found in 2018 Q1 monitoring period, first of all, NES discussed the issues with the contractors at the working sites to reach a consensus of surmounting them with the fixed timeframe. Ending the field trip, a quick EMR was reported on 2 April 2018 to PMBs and NPT to reflect the status of EMP compliance including outstanding environmental performance, shortcomings and recommendations to address the shortcomings. NPT delivered a Document to request PMBs to comply with implementation of EMPs and to feedback the status of compliance to NPT before 30 National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 1

10 April The status of complying with the corrective actions will be monitored and reported to ADB in the next quarter environmental monitoring period. 2.1 Project overview 2 INTRODUCTION MFF Power Transmission Investment Program 7. 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. 8. 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 10. Tranche 03 of MFF includes 09 subprojects, of which CPMB manages two subprojects of 220kV Binh Long Tay Ninh TL and 500kV Chon Thanh substation and 220kV and 500kV connections and SPMB undertakes the remaining 07 subprojects. All subprojects are located in the central or southern areas of Vietnam. The locations of subproject are outlined in Table 1. The brief description of each subproject is detailed in Item of the environmental monitoring report for 2017 Q2 1. Table 1: Locations of the subprojects No. Subprojects IA Locations 1 Tien Giang, Long An 500kV My Tho Duc Hoa Transmission Line SPMB provinces 2 500kV Duc Hoa Substation and Connections, SPMB Long An province 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 1 National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 2

11 No. Subprojects IA Locations 9 Binh Phuoc, Tay Ninh 220kV Binh Long Tay Ninh Transmission Line CPMB provinces 2.2 Report purpose - 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 11. 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) Government of Vietnam s Environmental Policies 12. 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 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 requires EIA prepared for only the works of TLs and substations from 110 kv and 500 kv respectively, the EIAs of all 2 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 3

12 II 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 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, 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 followed 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. 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. All waste water was collected and treated to meet the regulation of Decree in rural areas. Partly complied with: The solid and liquid 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 tower foundation No.4 of 500 kv My Tho Duc Hoa TL subproject (Diem Hy commune, Chau Thanh district, Tien Giang province) garbage was scattered surrounding the foundation causing insanitation. Complied with All mitigation measures are set up to meet the policy. No hazardous wastes at the working sites of seven subprojects under construction were found because the contractors mobilized one small crane under good maintenance 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 National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 4

13 III 1 2 IV 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. 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) 3.2 Environmental Assessment Process 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 PMBs before civil works and implemented the mitigation measures. Partly complied with All workers at the working sites were provided with the appropriate PPEs, and were trained and promulgated on labor safety and regulations; However, workers who were erecting tower No. 80 of 500 kv My Tho Duc Hoa TL subproject did not use the PPEs (Gloves and Boots). Complied with The mitigation measures were applied to meet the standards. One small crane under proper maintenance 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. Dust and gases emission were suppressed at all subproject working sites. All stockpiles were tidily kept and moist enough; working machines were well maintained and transportation vehicles complied with national laws and local regulations, especially most of the transportation for 500 kv My Tho Duc Hoa TL subproject used waterway means. Complied with The mitigation measures were applied to meet the standards. All tower foundations are located far from surface water sources and no worker camps were established near water sources. Runoff and wastewater and solid waste at working sites were well controlled. Potential to cause adverse effect of the surface water sources in the subproject areas was low. Nevertheless, the surface water quality potentially affected by the 500 kv My Tho Duc Hoa TL was monitored semiannually following the regulation of QCVN 08/2008/BTNMT and wastewater quality discharged by workers at the worker camps of 220 kv Binh Long Tay Ninh will be controlled to meet QCVN 14/2008/BTNMT before discharging into water body. 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 for other subprojects as there were no workers camps and not much waste water generated at the sites. This has not probably contributed to any changes of the surrounding environment. 13. Environmental assessment process required for Tranche 3 of MFF (under ADB Safeguard Policy Statement (SPS, 2009) and Vietnamese regulation) is explained in Item 3.2 of the environmental monitoring report for 2017 Q See footnote 1. National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 5

14 3.3 Subproject Environmental Management Plan 3.4 Subproject Environmental Management Plan Environmental Impacts and Mitigations 14. 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: National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 6

15 Table 3: Environmental impacts and mitigations of the 09 subprojects Activities/ potential Subprojects Mitigation measures Implementing unit Supervision unit environment impacts 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 Update of EMP design including requirement for additional drainage diversion structures, where necessary. Include updated EMP in all bid documents. ESUs PMBs All subprojects Review and approve various environmental, health and safety sub plans to be implemented by contractors. Grievance redress mechanism Establish GRMs 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 7 ESU officers/ SEs/contractors Contractors PMBs ESUs/PMBs TLs and new substations All subprojects Contractors ESUs/PMBs All subprojects

16 Dust emission from the earthworks and movement of vehicles polluting air quality 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 construction may result to 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; 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. 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. 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: Domestic wastes are collected into dustbins with covers and contract with competent agencies to transport and treated as regulation; Contractors ESUs/PMBs All subprojects Contractors ESUs/PMBs All subprojects Contractors ESUs/PMBs All subprojects Contractors ESUs/PMBs All subprojects National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 8

17 pollution of land, water 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 Risks to traffic accidents and practicable road degradation due to Monitor traffic at access roads where crowded residents are living. movement of heavy vehicles Ensure vehicles are maintained regularly during transport of materials Conduct road safety training for drivers and equipment. 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. Prepare temporary access Any damaged crops or income loss during the temporary use of land will be road, material stockpiles, compensated by the civil works contractor and include requirement if contractor s waste storage may damage performance bond crops and land, community Restoration, dredge of irrigation canals if they are in sedimentation due to the roads, irrigation canals 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 (Department of Agriculture and Rural Development) 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 Damage perennial trees/rubber trees and landscapes 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. All damage to trees outside the compensated scope, contractors have to compensate to the losses as agreement Contractors ESUs/PMBs All subprojects Contractors Contractors ESUs/PMBs ESUs/PMBs TLs and new substations TLs and new substations National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 9

18 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 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. All structures required to be earthed are done in compliance with Circular No. 31/2015/TT- BCT. Contractors ESUs/PMBs Tower foundations of TLs Contractors ESUs/PMBs All subprojects Contractors ESUs/PMBs All subprojects National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 10

19 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. 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. Potential oil spill from maintenance or retrofitting of equipment and accidental spills of hazardous waste may contaminate soil and groundwater. 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. 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 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 Contractors ESU/PMBs All subprojects PTC4 through the Health and Safety Officer PTC4 through the Health and Safety Officer PTC4 through the Health and Safety Officer All TL subprojects All subprojects All second transformer banks for the substations and new substations National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 11

20 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 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 All subprojects All subprojects All second transformer banks for the substations and new substations National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 12

21 3.3.2 Incorporation of Environmental Safeguards into Project Contracts 15. 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. 3.5 EMP implementation roles and responsibilities 16. The institutional arrangement is described in the approved IEEs for the nine subprojects funded under the Tranche 3 of MFF. 17. The NPT/EVN, PMBs are the key institutions that will play crucial roles in the implementation of the subprojects as well as in ensuring environment safeguards. The administrative and environmental management responsibilities of relevant institutions are explained in Item 3.4 of the environmental monitoring report for 2017 Q Environmental Monitoring and Reporting 18. The environmental monitoring and reporting requirements set up the approved IEEs for the PMBs/PTC to be complied during the subproject implementation is described in Item and respectively of the previous EMR (2017 Q2). 5 The activities of monitoring and reporting implemented until 2018 Q1 are summarized in Table 4. Table 4: Summary of Monitoring and Reporting Undertaken to Date NO. Monitoring activities undertaken Report submitted 1 2 CSC of PTC4 that is in charge of supervising the five second transformer banks for the substations signed contract with SPMB on 24 January 2017 and CSC of PECC4 that is in charge of supervising the subproject 500 kv My Tho Duc Hoa TL under the contract No. 03/TVD4-KH dated 12 February For the 220 kv Binh Long Tay Ninh TL subproject, Technical staff of CPMB worked as site engineers to support the contractor in terms of technical issues and environmental safeguards when CPMB was in the process of signing contract with PTC4 as CSC. The PTC4 was mobilized on 27 March EEMC (PECC2) was recruited by SPMB under contract No. 960/PLHĐ-TV2-KH signed on 14 November 2016 for monitoring the surface water quality in 500 kv My Tho Duc Hoa TL subproject semiannual, meanwhile PECC3 was contracted with CPMB to work as EEMC for 220 kv Binh Long Tay Ninh TL subproject under contract No. 169/2016/HĐTV-CPMB dated 24 December Monthly environmental compliant reports in January, February and March of 2018 prepared by the SPMB s contractors, which were reviewed and approved by the CSCs were submitted to the EO of SPMB. Meanwhile, CPMB s contractor prepared the environmental compliant report in March 2018 under approval of CPMB s site engineer and submitted to the CPMB s EO. Both PECC2 and PECC3 (EEMCs of SPMB and CPMB respectively) did not conduct EEM in 2018 Q1. They will implement the EEM in next quarter because the last EEM of PECC2 was taken on 29 December 2017 for semi- annually 6. The EEM of 220 kv Binh Long Tay Ninh TL subproject is also planned to be measured by PECC3 in June 2018 as the subproject started its civil work in March 2018 so no worker camps were established at that period. 4 See footnote 1. 5 See footnote 1. 6 See Chapter of the previous EMR (2017 Q2). National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 13

22 NO. Monitoring activities undertaken Report submitted 3 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 [Activities covered by 2017 Q1 EMR] - 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 2017 [Activities covered by 2017 Q2 EMR] - 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) - 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 periods. - Assisted SPMB in meeting with ADB s environmental specialist to discuss on the status of carrying out EEM. - Supported SPMB to prepare and revise the 2018 Q2 EMR following the ADB s comments. [Activities covered by 2017 Q3&Q4 EMR] - 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 periods. - Collected monthly environmental compliance reports prepared by the contractors and analyzed the reports to identify the working progress and the status of EMP compliance at sites. - Conducted the environmental monitoring trip from October under the Introduction Letter No and 7636/DB-SPMB dated 16 October 2017 and from 13 to 29 December of 2017 under SPMB s Introduction Letter No 9712 and No 9714 dated 12 December Ending the field trip, a quick EMR report was reported to SPMB to reflect the status of EMP compliance and correcting the shortcomings found in the previous quarters and the final EMR was submitted to SPMB on 30 October Collected and reviewed the results of EEM conducted by the EEMC (PEEC2) on 29 December 2017; - Supported SPMB to prepare and revise the 2017 Q3 &Q4 EMR according to ADB s comments [Activities covered by 2018 Q1 EMR] - Collected and reviewed the CEMP of 220 kv Binh Long Tay Ninh prepared by PCC1 and approved by CPMB and Decision of UXO clearance for 220 kv Binh Long Tay Ninh TL subproject and the latest map of 220 kv Binh Long Tay Ninh TL to ensure that the TL does not affect Dau Tieng conservation forest mentioned in the IEE. - Collected and reviewed the monthly environmental compliance reports of January, February and March of 2018 and March 2018 prepared by SPMB s contractors and CPMB s contractor respectively. The detail action plan for implementing the NES assignment was prepared and submitted to PMBs on 22 April Q1 EMR (Dec March) Environmental Monitoring report disclosed on ADB website in December Q2 EMR (April to June) was disclosed on ADB website in March Q3 & Q4 combined EMR (July to December) was disclosed on ADB website in June Q1 EMR (January to March) will be disclosed on ADB website upon clearance by ADB National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 14

23 NO. Monitoring activities undertaken Report submitted - Conducted 2018 Q1 environmental monitoring trip from 12 to 20 March 2018 for 220 kv Binh Long Tay Ninh TL subproject under approval of CPMB and from 22 March to 30 March 2018 for 500 kv My Tho Duc Hoa TL subproject and the five second transformer banks for substations under the introduction Letter No and 1372/SPMB-DB dated 15 March During the period of environmental monitoring for 220 kv Binh Long Tay Ninh TL, the training activities were conducted by NES at sites for the subproject s contractor, workers, CSC and technical staff of CPMB at the working sites on improving their awareness on using appropriate PPE, the availability of fist aid kits at sites for workers to be accessible, dissemination of HIV/AIDS prevention leaflets and understanding the environmental requirements of ADB and GoV in the approved EMPs and Loan covenant. - Ending the field trip, a quick EMR was reported on 2 April 2018 to SPMB, CPMB and NPT to reflect the status of EMP compliance including outstanding environmental performance and shortcomings and recommendations to address the shortcomings. - NPT delivered a document to request PMBs to comply with implementation of EMPs and direct contractors to overcome shortcomings found in 2018 Q1 environmental period and feedback the status of compliance to NPT before 30 April Supported PMB to prepare and revise the 2018 Q1 EMR according to ADB s comments 4 SUBPROJECT CONSTRUCTION/OPERATION STATUS 4.1 Summary of work done in the previous and current monitoring periods 19. Until 31 March 2018, 500 kv Duc Hoa substation subproject and 500 kv Chon Thanh substation had not been constructed. The remaining 07 subprojects were under construction with various completion levels. 20. Works done in the previous quarter (2017 Q4) and this monitoring period (2018 Q1) are summarized in Table 5. Table 5: No. Subproject Start I 1 2 II 1 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 General summary of the works done until the end of 2018 Q1 Operation since % Completion until 31 December 2017 Mar 2018 (Early 2020) kV My Tho Duc Hoa TL Feb 2017 (Feb 2020) 3 The second transformer for 220 kv Duc Hoa substation % completion until 31 March /223 Tower foundations were under construction Not yet (Early 2020) 0 0 Not yet (Early 2020) Dec Mar /112 foundation towers were constructed Construction part: 90%; Electricity part: 50% 73/112 tower foundations constructed with various levels of completion and 08/112 towers had been erected. Both construction and electricity parts have been completed, ground has been totally returned meeting the technical requirement and the National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 15

24 No. Subproject Start 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 The second transformer bank for 500kV Cau Bong substation. Operation since 28 Dec Dec Dec 2016 (23 Apr 2018) 29 Dec Mar Feb 2017 phase 1: 30 Mar 2017; phase 2: 2018 Q3 % Completion until 31 December 2017 Construction part: 97% Electricity part: 97% Construction part: 90%; Electricity part: 50% Construction part: 90%; Electricity part: 50% Construction part: 90% Electricity part: 70% 4.2 Working progress of 500 kv My Tho Duc Hoa TL subproject % completion until 31 March 2018 second transformer has been put into operation since 09 March Both construction and electricity parts have been completed. The return of ground has been made and the second transformer has been put into operation since 31 December Both construction and electricity parts have been completed, the return of ground had been made, however the second transformer was in the process of testing for operation. Both construction and electricity parts have been completed and the second transformer has been put in operation since 7 March 2018 The construction part and phase 1 of electricity 7 has been completed. The contractor was waiting for the new transformer being supplied for completion. 21. As of 31 March 2018, the progress of 500 kv My Tho Duc Hoa TL subproject achieved about 39 % of the overall plan. The tower foundations were completed with 65%, 73 out of 112 tower foundations was constructed, of which 69 tower foundations was completed and finally returned the grounds that are ready for the tower erection, of which 08 towers had been erected; 04 tower foundations were under construction. The detail is shown in Table 6. Table 6: 500 kv My Tho Duc Hoa TL detailed working Progress Implementation progress Contractors Towers Excavated Concreted Installed lighting rods & Erected Drag foundation foundation returned ground towers wire Total Construction package No 8.1 SD (T25-T56) IEC 14(T11 T24) INCO 10(T01 T10) Subtotal 56 52% 48% 48% 0% 0% 30% 7 Phase 1 of electricity: SPMB has used the old transformer to generate minimum power for the system since March 2017, phase 2 of electricity will be installed the new transformer and its facilities to replace the old one. National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 16

25 Implementation progress Contractors Towers Excavated Concreted Installed lighting rods & Erected Drag foundation foundation returned ground towers wire Total Construction package No.8.2 PCC1 24(57 T79 &T112) VNECO 24 (T88 T111) TBD 8 (T80-87) Subtotal 56 78% 75% 75% 14% 0% 48% Total % 62% 62% 7% 0% 39% *T= Tower; 22. The works done in the previous quarter (2017 Q4) and in the current quarter (2018 Q1) are summarized in Table 7. Table 7: Contractors No of Towers Package 1 56 Song Da 11 (SD11) Summary of 500 kv My Tho Duc Hoa TL subproject s works done in the previous and current quarters 32 (from T25-T56) 14 IEC (from T11 T24) 10 INCO (from T01 T10 Package 2 56 PCC1 VNECO TBD 24(from 57 T79 &T112) 24 (from T88 T111) 8 (from T80- T87) Tower No 45,46,47,48,49, 51,53,56 25,26,27,28,29, 33, 35 36,37,38,39,40 41,42,43 Working progress until 2017 Q4 Locations Tan Tay, Thanh Hoa, Tien Giang Huu Thanh, Tan Phuoc, Tien Giang Tan Hoa Dong, Tan Phuoc, Tien Giang 20 My Phuoc, Tan Phuoc, Tien Giang 3,4, 5,7 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75 76, 77, 78, , 103, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110 and ,92,94,95,96,9 7,98,99 and ,81,82 Diem Hy, Chau Thanh, Tien Giang Long Thuan, Thu Thua, Long An Tan Lap Thu Thua, Long An Huu Thanh, Duc Hoa, Long An Thanh Loi, Duc Hoa, Long An Tan Lap, Thu Thua, Long An % work done 72% Tower No 45,46,47,48,49, 51,53,56 25,26,27,28,29,33, 35 36, 37,38,39, 40 41,42,43 0.7% 19 40% 88% 70% 3,4, 5,7, 9 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75 76, 77, 78, 79, 102, 103, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110 and ,92,94,95,96,97, 98,99 and % 80,81,82,83,85,86. Working progress until 2018 Q1 Locations Tan Tay, Thanh Hoa, Tien Giang Huu Thanh, Tan Phuoc, Tien Giang Tan Hoa Dong, Tan Phuoc, Tien Giang My Phuoc, Tan Phuoc, Tien Giang Diem Hy, Chau Thanh, Tien Giang Long Thuan, Thu Thua, Long An Tan Lap Thu Thua, Long An Huu Thanh, Duc Hoa, Long An Thanh loi, Duc Hoa, Long An Tan Lap, Thu Thua, Long An Total / % 73 /112 65% % work done 72% 0.7% 50% 88% 70% 75% National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 17

26 4.3 Five subprojects of construction of second transformer banks for substations 23. As of 31 March 2018, the 220 kv second transformers of Tra Vinh, Duc Hoa and Vung Tau substations had been operated; both parts of construction and electricity of the 220 kv second transformer of Uyen Hung substation had been completed and the machine was being tested and planned to be operated in April For the 500 kv second transformer of Cau Bong substation, both construction and phase 1 8 of electricity part had been completed. The detail works done of the five second transformer banks for the substations has been summarized in Table 5. The main works during the 2018 Q1 period was focused on finalizing the remaining parts of construction and the second transformer installation, testing and taking the second transformers into effect (Table 8). No Second transformer bank for substations 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 The second transformer bank for 500kV Cau Bong substation. Table 8: Status of working in 2018 Q1 Work progress Status of working in 2017 Q3 & Q4 period Status of working in 2018 Q1 period Finalized the remaining parts of construction and Almost completion of the construction part, the second transformer installation, tested and the returned the ground and prepared for second transformers has already put into operation installing the second transformer since 09 March Completion of both construction and electricity parts, part return of ground and the second transformer installed, tested and has put into operation since 31 December Almost completion of the construction part, returned the ground and prepared for installing the second transformer Almost completion of the construction part, returned the ground and prepared for installing the second transformer Almost completion of the construction part, returned the ground and prepared for installing the second transformer The ground has been totally returned meeting the requirement. The second transformer was well operated. The remaining parts of constructions and electricity were completed, and the second transformer was in process of testing for operation. Both construction and electricity parts have been totally constructed, the ground has been properly returned and the second transformer has been put into operation since 7 March Finalized the remaining parts of construction and waiting for providing project new second transformer and its facilities to be installed for completion Working progress of 220 kv Binh Long Tay Ninh TL subproject 24. The 220 kv Binh Long Tay Ninh TL subproject that has a total length of 72.6km is supported by 223 towers located in Binh Phuoc and Tay Ninh provinces. As of 31 March 2018, there were 40 out of 223 tower foundations had been constructing with the variously completed levels, accounting for 18% of the total plan. Details are summarized in Table 9 and Table Phase 1 of electricity: SPMB has used the old transformer to generate minimum power for the system since March 2017, phase 2 of electricity will be installed the new transformer and its facilities to replace the old one. National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 18

27 Table 9: Province No. Towers Summary of 220 kv Binh Long Tay Ninh TL subproject works done in the previous and current quarters Working progress until 2017 Q4 Tower % work Locations No. done Tower No. Working progress until 2018 Q1 Locations National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 19 % work done Loc Thinh, Loc Ninh Binh 60 0% Phuoc ,29 Thanh Luong, Binh Long town 16.7% ,37,42,46,47,48,49 An Phu, Hon Quang ,63,66,68,69,73,74,75 Tan Hoa commune, Tan Chau district, Tay Ninh province ,116, 117, 118,119, Suoi Ngo, Tan Chau, Tay Ninh 122, 123, 127 Tay Ninh % 143, 144, 145, 146, 147 Tan Thanh, Tan Chau, Tay Ninh 18.4% , 152, 153, 155,160 Suoi day, Tan Chau, Tay Ninh Tan Hung, Tan Chau, Tay Ninh , 212, 213 Suoi Da, Duong Minh Chau, Tay Ninh Total % Table 10: 220 kv Binh Long Tay Ninh TL subproject detailed working Progress Implementation progress Contractors Towers Excavated Concreted Installed lighting rods Erected Drag foundation foundation & returned ground towers wire Total In Tay Ninh province (61-223) In Binh Phuoc province (01 60) Total % 12% 0% % % 6% 5.1 Monitoring activities 5 EMP COMPLIANCE 25. 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 EOs of PMBs and forwarded to NES for reviewing. 26. The monitoring methods by NES consisted of (i) reviewing monthly CEMP implementation compliance reports of contractors, the contractors work diaries and the minutes meetings on borrowing temporary sites, site clearance between the contractors and affected land owners and returning ground after the completion of tower constructions (ii) the site observation and (iii) interviewing EHS staff, workers and local people potentially affected by the subproject construction activities. 27. Based on NES s review of the contractors monthly compliance reports, 2018 Q1 site visits were planned and approved by PMBs before NES conducted the monitoring activities. Visiting the sites of 220 kv Binh Long Tay Ninh TL subproject managed by CPMB was conducted from 12 to 20 March From 22 to 30 March 2018, NES started monitoring the 06 subprojects managed by SPMB including (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 and identifying any complaints of the communities to the environmental performance. In addition, from 12 to 20 March 2018, NES trained for the technical staff of CPMB and contractors and workers who were supervising and constructing the 220 kv Binh Long Tay Ninh TL subproject on the environmental safeguard requirement of ADB and GoV

28 for the subproject, the importance of first aid kits available and accessible to workers at sites and dissemination of HIV/AIDS prevention to migrantory workers and communities nearby. Furthermore, NES worked closely with EO of CPMB and detailed designing consultants to confirm the TL of 220 kv Binh Long Tay Ninh does not affect Dau Tieng conservation area (Appendix 5). 28. The specific sites of subproject of 500 kv My Tho Duc Hoa TL are: (i) SD11 contractor: Towers No. 53 and 56 located in Tan Tay commune, Thanh Hoa district, Long An province; Tower 29 and 35 located in Hung Thanh commune and towers of 36 in Tan Hoa Dong commune of Tan Phuoc district, Tien Giang province (ii) INCO contractor: towers of 3, 4, 5 and 7 in Diem Hy commune and tower No 9 in Nhi Binh commune of Chau Thanh district, Tien Giang province;(iii) IEC contractor: Towers of 19 and 20 located in My Phuoc commune, Tan Phuoc district, Tien Giang province; (iv) PCC1 contractor: Tower from No. 60, 62, 77 and 69 in Long Thuan commune, Thu Thua district, Long An province; (v) VNECO contractor: Tower 108 in Huu Thanh commune; Tower No. 97, 98 and 99 in Thanh Loi commune, Duc Hoa district, Long An province; and (vi) TBD contractor: towers of 80, 86 and 87 located in Tan Lap commune, Thu Thua district, Long An province. 29. 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. 30. The specific sites of 220 kv Binh Long Tay Ninh TL subproject are: (i) 40 towers were constructed, of which 10 towers located in Binh Phuoc province and 30 Towers in Tay Ninh province, which are specified in Table 9 and Table 10 and the workers camps/houses rented for both subproject staff and workers to stay during the construction period; 5.2 Compliance with EMP Issues Raised in Previous Monitoring Period 31. No corrective actions were required to implement in 2018 Q1 period because there were no shortcomings and complaints found during the previous quarter period (2017 Q3 & Q4). 5.3 Compliance with EMP During Current Monitoring Period For 500 kv My Tho Duc Hoa TL subproject Mitigation Effectiveness and shortcomings 32. EMP compliance monitoring was conducted following the environmental compliance monitoring plan indicated in Table 11. National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 20

29 Table 11: Potential environmental impact Environmental Compliance Monitoring Plan during construction phase of 500 kv My Tho Duc Hoa TL subproject 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 National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 21 Frequency Contractors NES /CSCs Daily during Quarterly clear works Daily during RoW Quarterly preparation Daily during RoW preparation Quarterly Supervise d 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 33. The result of EMP compliance monitoring of 2018 Q1 is summarized in Table 12. Photos of outstanding environmental performance and shortcomings are in Appendix 2 and 3 respectively.

30 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 Table 12: EMP requirements - 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; Summary of the EMP compliance in 2018 Q1 Location Tower No. 29,33,36, 53,56, (SD11) No. 60,62,77,69 (PCC1) No. 97, 98, 99 and 108 (VNECO) No 3,4, 5, 7 and 9 (INCO) No 19 and 20 (IEC) No 80, 86 and 87 (TBD) Tower No. 29,33,36, 53,56, (SD11) No. 60,62,77,69 (PCC1) No. 97, 98, 99 and 108 (VNECO) No 3,4, 5, 7 and 9 (INCO) No 19 and 20 (IEC) No 80, 86 and 87 (TBD) Mitigation measures implemented - Stockpiles are tidily stored in the rent land surrounding the foundations; - Run off was arranged to run toward the trap canals to be clear before running into water body. Another part of runoff was run into the foundation, from foundation holes the water was kept clear in the foundation corner before pumping into water body; - No damage or sedimentation caused by run-off was found at site. - Grounds of tower foundations were properly returned without slope once completion of foundation construction to reduce soil erosion and sedimentation caused by raining. - Excavated soil was stockpiled within the working sites and moist enough, 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; - Solid wastes were collected and treated in compliance with local regulations and not allowed to burn at sites. - Working machine at site was under well maintenance. - Proper returns of grounds to prevent dust generated due to wind. Mitigation Effectiveness* 5 5 Comments Recommendations National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 22

31 Potential Environmental Impact Noise, vibration from vehicles and construction activities Spill or leakage of hazardous chemicals which could contaminate land and groundwater, biodiversity and human health EMP requirements - 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 - 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. Location Tower No. 29,33,36, 53,56, (SD11) No. 60,62,77,69 (PCC1) No. 97, 98, 99 and 108 (VNECO) No 3,4, 5, 7 and 9 (INCO) No 19 and 20 (IEC) No 80, 86 and 87 (TBD) Tower No. 29,33,36, 53,56, (SD11) No. 60,62,77,69 (PCC1) No. 97, 98, 99 and 108 (VNECO) No 3,4, 5, 7 and 9 (INCO) No 19 and 20 (IEC) No 80, 86 and 87 (TBD) Mitigation measures implemented - Just one small crane was working at each tower foundation. The machine was maintained properly to keep the noise within the standard. - No civil works were implemented at night time from 22h Construction materials were transported by waterway, so no noise generated from vehicle movement. - The interview showed that no noise affected workers and local people especially at the tower s of 4 and 7 located near households. - No chemicals were used at sites - No residue of oil and lubricant were found at sites; - Crane looked new and maintained properly to prevent it from leaking oil during operation at sites. - Contract will be made for waste collection, transport and disposal with a company which is accredited by MONRE in case of any hazadous wastes are generated at working sites due to the subproject construction. Mitigation Effectiveness* 5 5 Comments Recommendations National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 23

32 Potential Environmental Impact Domestic solid wastes, domestic wastewater, inert construction wastes, during construction may result to pollution of land, water EMP requirements - 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 Location Tower No. 29,33,36, 53,56, (SD11) No. 60,62,77,69 (PCC1) No. 97, 98, 99 and 108 (VNECO) No 3,4, 5, 7 and 9 (INCO) No 19 and 20 (IEC) No 80, 86 and 87 (TBD) Mitigation measures implemented - No worker camps were established at sites, all workers rent residential houses for living temporarily during the time of foundation construction. - Domestic wastes were collected and brought back home after work for reusing or selling to local collectors, the organic items were treated together with the resident households where the workers rent for staying. - At sites far more than 50m from their rent houses, contractors provided latrine toilets or rented the available toilets of households located about 50m form the working sties for workers to use. - Construction wastes mainly as cement bags that were kept tidily at sites for reusing or giving locals. - Minute meetings between contractors and land owners showed that the grounds returned with sanitation with consensus. Mitigation Effectiveness* 5 Comments Recommendations Risks to traffic accidents and road degradation due to movement of heavy vehicles during transport of materials and equipment. - 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. Tower No. 29,33,36, 53,56, (SD11) No. 60,62,77,69 (PCC1) No. 97, 98, 99 and 108 (VNECO) No 3,4, 5, 7 and 9 (INCO) No 19 and 20 (IEC) Tower No. 80, 86 and 87 (TBD) - No risk of traffic accident was found at sites because all materials to sites were transported by waterway means; - Sand and stone were pumped from the boats to sites through plastic pipes; - Cement and iron was transported from transportation boats to sites by farmers machines with a short transportation, low speed regulated in countryside therefore risk of traffic accident was controlled. 5 National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 24

33 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 EMP requirements - Contractor will discuss with affected people 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. Location Tower No. 29,33,36, 53,56, (SD11) No. 60,62,77,69 (PCC1) No. 97, 98, 99 and 108 (VNECO) No 3,4, 5, 7 and 9 (INCO) No 19 and 20 (IEC) No 80, 86 and 87 (TBD) Tower No. 29,33,36, 53,56, (SD11) No. 60,62,77,69 (PCC1) No. 97, 98, 99 and 108 (VNECO) No 3,4, 5, 7 and 9 (INCO) No 19 and 20 (IEC) No 80, 86 and 87 (TBD) Mitigation measures implemented - Excavated soil was tidily stored within the working sites or rent vacant land for using for refilling the foundation after the construction completed. - Any crop damaged or agricultural land polluted by excavated clay was compensated by cash for the land owner to rehabilitate by themselves. - Materials were temporarily stored in a rent land without any damage to crops or community facilities, any damage or pollution or return of rent land not in time for cultivation were compensated to the land owners. - Damaged roads/canals/river banks due to transporting materials from boats to working sites were totally repaired or will be rehabilitated after the tower construction completed. - Ground at the tower foundations was well returned after the completion of tower foundations in sanitation and without slope to ensure landscape and reduction of soil erosion. - The minute meetings on returning ground including compensation or repairing any damages including community roads after completion of tower foundations were made between contractors and land owners / villages under the witness of commune authorities. However, garbage was scattered surrounding the tower foundation No. 4 after returning the ground Mitigation Effectiveness* 5 4 Comments Garbage was scattered surrounding the tower foundation No 4 after returning the ground, which caused insanitation and lack of landscape Recommendations Contractor INCO should collect all scattered garbage on ground of tower No. 4 to turn the tower foundation into place of landscape and sanitation. National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 25

34 Potential Environmental Impact 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 EMP requirements - 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 Location Tower No. 29,33,36, 53,56, (SD11) No. 60,62,77,69 (PCC1) No. 97, 98, 99 and 108 (VNECO) No 3,4, 5, 7 and 9 (INCO) No 19 and 20 (IEC) No 80, 86 and 87 (TBD) Mitigation measures implemented - 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; - First aid kits with necessary medicines and medical tools were provided at sites for workers; - Leaflet of HIV/AIDS prevention was developed and disseminated to workers quarterly. - Workers were provided with adequacy of PPEs and remined to use them reasonably when working at sites. However, workers who were erecting tower No 80 did not use glove and boots. Mitigation Effectiveness* 4 Comments Some workers at working site of erecting tower No. 80 did not use PPEs (boots and gloves) when erecting tower, which is potential to be hurt when working. Recommendations Contractor TBD should force workers to use PPEs reasonably during the time of working. National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 26

35 Potential Environmental Impact Community health and safety potentially affected due to construction and transportation EMP requirements - 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. Location Tower No. 29,33,36, 53,56, (SD11) No. 60,62,77,69 (PCC1) No. 97, 98, 99 and 108 (VNECO) No 3,4, 5, 7 and 9 (INCO) No 19 and 20 (IEC) No 80, 86 and 87 (TBD) Mitigation measures implemented - 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 workers and community nearby quarterly. - All damaged roads due to transportation from boats to working sites that were potential to cause accident were immediately repaired by contractors. Mitigation Effectiveness* 5 Comments Recommendations Chance discovery of archaeological and cultural sites - 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) 4. Good (the majority of required mitigations implemented) 5. Very Good (all required mitigations implemented) Tower No. 29,33,36, 53,56, (SD11) No. 60,62,77,69 (PCC1) No. 97, 98, 99 and 108 (VNECO) No 3,4, 5, 7 and 9 (INCO) No 19 and 20 (IEC) No 80, 86 and 87 (TBD) - No chance finds have been discovered until the end of 2018 Q1. 5 National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 27

36 Environmental effect monitoring 34. The environmental effect monitoring plan included in the IEEs approved by ADB requires monitoring of (i) Ground water quality; (ii) Surface water quality (quarterly); (iii) Waste water quality; (iv) Air quality; (v) Noise and (vi) Vibration. However, considering the base line data (meeting national standards) and environmental impact caused by the project (not significant), SPMB decided to measure only surface water quality only for semi-annually. 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 (cf. Item of 2017 Q2 EMR 9 ) samplings of the surface water sources in 500 kv My Tho Duc Hoa TL subproject area were taken on 29 December The next monitoring is planned in June Complaints 36. There had been no complaints raised by locals regarding environmental performance and environmental impacts until the end of 2018 Q For the five second transformer banks for existing substation Mitigation Effectiveness and shortcomings 37. EMP compliance monitoring was conducted following the environmental compliance monitoring plan indicated in Table See footnote 1. National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 28

37 Table 13: 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 Environmental Compliance Monitoring Plan during construction phase of the five subprojects of second transformer banks for substations Monitoring parameters Location Frequency Contractors/CSCs NES 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 38. The result of EMP compliance monitoring of 2018 Q1 is summarized in Table 14. There were no shortcomings found during the monitoring period in terms of environmental compliance. Photos of outstanding environmental performance are in Appendix 2.

38 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 Table 14: Summary of the compliance with environmental safeguards at sites Parameters Locations Mitigation measures implemented - 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 Second transformer bank for 220kV Duc Hoa; 220kV Tra Vinh; 220kV Vung Tau, 220kV Uyen Hung and 500 kv Cau Bong Second transformer bank for 220kV Duc Hoa; 220kV Tra Vinh; 220kV Vung Tau, 220kV Uyen Hung and 500 kv Cau Bong Second transformer bank for Second transformer bank for - Runoff did not affect the existing substation and outside because of the good drainage system of existing substations. - Run off from stockpiles was collected by a hole surrounding the stockpile and sedimentation before discharging into the existing drainage system of substations. - 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. The trucks carrying soil was covered with canvas to prevent the soil from dropping and flying by wind. - The construction sites were returned and covered with a stone layer in compliance with the technical specification and regulations of the existing substations. - Only one crane under proper maintainance was working at each working site so gases emission from the machine was little in a large space of the existing substation; - Construction of cable canals, return of grounds was the main Mitigation Effectiveness* National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page Comments Recommendations

39 Potential Environmental Impact construction activities Spill or leakage of hazardous chemicals which could contaminate land and groundwater, biodiversity and human health Parameters Locations Mitigation measures implemented - 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 - 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. 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 activity at each substation. Most of the works were handwork; just one small crane was used for excavating land, so noise and vibration generated by the machine was not much to affect the workers and local people surrounding the site. - The machine was properly maintained to minimize noise. - All works were implemented within day time from 07 h to 17h. - All subproject drivers of construction vehicles were in compliance with national transportation laws and local transportation regulations - The interview of local people living near the substations showed that there had been no noise and vibration caused by construction and operation of the substations. - No spill or leakage of hazardous chemicals was found at site as the working machine was well maintained; - No oil and lubricant were stored at site; Mitigation Effectiveness* 5 Comments Recommendations National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 31

40 Potential Environmental Impact Domestic solid wastes, domestic wastewater, 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 Parameters Locations Mitigation measures implemented - 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 - 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. 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, - Domestic solid waste was collected and treated in compliance with the 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. - Drivers were following transportation law; - Number of vehicles carrying materials to sites was small and the access road to the existing substation is Mitigation Effectiveness* 5 5 Comments Recommendations National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 32

41 Potential Environmental Impact transport of materials and equipment Prepare temporary access road, material stockpiles, waste storage may damage crops and land, community roads, irrigation canals Return ground after completion of civil work to avoid Parameters Locations Mitigation measures implemented - 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 affected people 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 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 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 substations of 220kV Duc Hoa; good. Therefore, no risk of traffic accident and road degradation was found at site; - All material stockpiles were kept within the premises of existing substations, which did not affect any crops, land community roads and irrigation canal nearby; - Access road was clear without any barriers. - Ground was fully returned after completion of construction part in compliance with the technical Mitigation Effectiveness* 5 5 Comments Recommendations National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 33

42 Potential Environmental Impact 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 Parameters Locations Mitigation measures implemented 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, 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 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 specifications and regulations of existing substations. Stone was used as a layer on ground to avoid soil erosion and ensure sanitation. - 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 substations. - 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 all working sites of substations. Mitigation Effectiveness* 5 Comments Recommendations National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 34

43 Potential Environmental Impact Community health and safety potentially affected due to construction and transportation Chance discovery of Parameters Locations Mitigation measures implemented - 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 - 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. 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; - Only workers registered to work for the subproject could get into the existing substations; - The body guards of existing substations prevented all those without duties to have access to the site. - Leaflet of HIV/AIDS prevention was developed and disseminated to the communities near the substations. Not applicable because there were no chance finds recognized during 2018 Q1 period. Mitigation Effectiveness* 5 5 Comments Recommendations National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 35

44 Potential Environmental Impact archaeological and cultural sites Parameters Locations Mitigation measures implemented - 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 220kV Tra Vinh; 220kV Vung Tau, 220kV Uyen Hung and 500 kv Cau Bong 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) 4. Good (the majority of required mitigations implemented) 5. Very Good (all required mitigations implemented) Mitigation Effectiveness* Comments Recommendations National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 36

45 Environmental effect monitoring 39. The environmental effect monitoring plan included in the IEEs approved by ADB requires monitoring of (i) waste water quality; (ii) air quality; (iii) noise and vibration; (iv) underground water quality; (v) surface water quality; and (vi) soil quality. However, considering the base line data (meeting national standards) and environmental impact caused by the project (not significant), SPMB decided not to measure these parameters regularly. 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 (cf. Item of 2017 Q2 EMR 10 ) Complaints 40. There were no complaints raised by locals living surrounding the substations, workers and the substation staff during the 2018 Q1 period For 220 kv Binh Long Tay Ninh TL subproject Mitigation Effectiveness and shortcomings 41. EMP compliance monitoring was conducted following the environmental compliance monitoring plan indicated in Table See footnote 1. National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 37

46 Table 15: Potential environmental impact Environmental Compliance Monitoring Plan during construction phase of 220 kv Binh Long Tay Ninh TL subproject Monitoring parameters Location RoW vegetation management Vegetation clearing technique Along the RoWs Relocation of houses within RoW of 220 kv TL and connection lines Earthing the houses and other structures within the earthing zones Runoff, sedimentation and soil erosion Damage to crop/ forest trees 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 preparation Quarterly Supervise d by SPMB/EO Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Runoff and sediment Construction sites Daily Quarterly Quarterly Minute meetings between contractors and land owners and complaints Construction sites and areas of temporary land use Daily Quarterly Quarterly Dust generation, stockpile of bare soil, gases emission Construction sites and local roads where from construction equipment and complaints the subproject trucks pass through Daily Quarterly Quarterly Construction sites and community roads Monitor restoration of temporary access roads after contractors use for transporting materials construction to sites Daily Quarterly Quarterly Noise & vibration complaints from nearby community Households located near the construction and workers sites and workers at working sites Daily Quarterly Quarterly Domestic waste, hazardous waste, inert construction Construction sites, worker camps and waste, presence of leaks/spills and complaints rented houses 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 42. The result of EMP compliance monitoring of 2018 Q1 is summarized in Table 16. Photos of outstanding environmental performance and shortcomings are in Appendix 2, while that of shortcomings are shown in Appendix 3. National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 38

47 Potential Environmenta l 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 EMP requirements Table 16: - 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, Summary of the EMP compliance in 2018 Q1 Locations Tower No. 17,23,29,36,37, 42,46,47,48,49, 61,63,66,68,69, 73,74,75,115,11 6,117,118,119,1 22,123,127,143, 144,145,146,14 7,151,152,153,1 55,160,175,185, 212,213 Tower No. 17,23,29,36,37, 42,46,47,48,49 61,63,66,68,69, 73,74,75,115,11 6,117,118,119,1 22, ,143, 144,145,146,14 7,151,152,153,1 55,160,175,185, 212,213 Tower No. 17,23,29,36,37, 42,46,47,48,49, Mitigation measures implemented - The towers foundations were constructed in summer time, in case of heavy raining, run off was arranged to run toward the trap canals to be clear before running into water body. Another part of runoff was run into the foundation, from foundation holes the water was kept clear in the foundation corner before pumping into water body; - Excavated spoil was tidily stored within the site boundary, which was surrounded by rubber trees, bare land and cassava sugar cane crops. - No damage or sedimentation caused by run-off and pumped groundwater to water body was found at site. - Excavated soil was stockpiled within the working sites and watered to make it moist enough to prevent dust generated. - Wastes were collected and treated in compliance with local regulations and not allowed to be burned at sites. - Working machine at site was under well maintenance. - Construction materials (sand and stone) that were transported to working sites were covered with canvas and the vehicle s speed was limited following national and local transportation regulations to reduce dust generation. - Just one small crane was working at each tower foundation. The machine Mitigation Effectiveness* Comments Recommend ations National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 39

48 Potential Environmenta l Impact and construction activities Spill or leakage of hazardous chemicals which could contaminate land and groundwater, biodiversity and human health EMP requirements 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 - 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. Locations 61,63,66,68,69, 73,74,75,115,11 6,117,118,119,1 22,123,127,143, 144,145,146,14 7,151,152,153,1 55,160,175,185, 212,213 Tower No. 17,23,29,36,37, 42,46,47,48,49, 61,63,66,68,69, 73,74,75,115,11 6,117,118,119,1 22, ,143, 144,145,146,14 7,151,152,153,1 55,160,175,185, 212,213 Mitigation measures implemented was properly maintained to keep the noise within the standard. - Civil works were implemented at daytime only from 7.00 to 19h. - Drivers of subproject vehicles were required to minimize blowing horn and limit speed when passing through residential and sensitive areas. - The interview of local people showed that noise, vibration from the subproject transportation and construction activities did not affect them. - No chemicals were used at sites - No residue of oil and lubricant were found at sites; - All subproject machines and equipment looked new and maintained properly to prevent it from leaking oil during operation at sites. Mitigation Effectiveness* 5 Comments Recommend ations National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 40

49 Potential Environmenta l Impact Domestic solid wastes, domestic wastewater, 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. EMP requirements - 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 - 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. Locations Tower No. 17,23,29,36,37, 42,46,47,48,49 61,63,66,68,69, 73,74,75,115,11 6,117,118,119,1 22,123,127,143, 144,145,146,14 7,151,152,153,1 55,160,175,185, 212,213 Tower No. 17,23,29,36,37, 42,46,47,48,49 61,63,66,68,69, 73,74,75,115,11 6,117,118,119,1 22,123, , 144,145,146,14 7,151,152,153,1 55,160,175,185, 212,213 Mitigation measures implemented - No worker camps were established at sites, all workers rent residential houses for living temporarily during the time of foundation construction. - Domestic wastes were collected and brought back home after work for reusing or selling to local collectors, the organic items were treated together with the resident households where the workers rent for staying. - At sites far more than 50m from their rent houses, contractors provided mobile latrine toilets or rented the available toilets of households located about 50m form the working sties for workers to use Construction wastes mainly as cement bags that were kept tidily at sites for reusing or giving to locals. - The subproject drivers were trained on conducting road safety in compliance with national and local transportation regulations; - Subproject vehicles were properly maintained to ensure safety in operation. - Sign boards and signal signs were established at working sites near transportation roads and no construction materials were gathered at working sites invading local transportation roads. Mitigation Effectiveness* 5 5 Comments Recommend ations 11 Mobile latrines have been (and will be) provided at all tower construction sites under 220 kv Binh Long Tay Ninh TL subproject, because all towers are located at least 50m far from residential areas (Para.44). National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 41

50 Potential Environmenta l Impact - Prepare temporary access road, material stockpiles, waste storage may damage crops and land/ forest trees community roads, irrigation canals EMP requirements - Complete detailed designs of the Binh Long - Tay Ninh TL 220 kv including avoiding Dau Tieng conservation forest. - Contractor will discuss with affected people 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 Locations Tower No. 17,23,29,36,37, 42,46,47,48,49 61,63,66,68,69, 73,74,75,115,11 6,117,118,119,1 22, ,143, 144,145,146,14 7,151,152,153,1 55,160,175,185, 212,213 Mitigation measures implemented - Subproject drivers were regulated to reduce speed when passing residential and crowded areas. - All roads damaged by the subproject transportation potential to cause accidents were immediately repaired. - Regardless of the EMP requirement, the 220kV Binh Long - Tay Ninh TL of the detailed design passes through Dau Tieng conservation forest - Excavated soil was tidily stored within the working sites or rent vacant land for using for refilling the foundations after the construction completed. - Any crop and trees damaged, or agricultural land polluted by excavated clay was compensated by cash for the land owner to rehabilitate by themselves. - Materials were temporarily stored in rent land without any damage to crops or community facilities, any damage or pollution or return of the land not in time for cultivation were compensated to the land owners. - Damaged roads due to transporting materials to working sites were totally repaired or will be rehabilitated after the tower construction completed. Mitigation Effectiveness* 1 Comments Because Dau Tieng protection forest is in fact a productive forest with mainly rubber trees, annual crop trees harvested by habitants and bare land, which is considered insignificant in terms of environmental protection perspective, the feasibility alignment section passing Dau Tieng protection forest kept unchanged in line with the option 1 of the alignment alternative analysis of the subproject feasibility study approved by Ministry of Industry and Trading under under Decision No. 3157/QĐ- BCT dated 29 July CPMB also consulted with Tay Ninh Provincial People s Committee and its relevant line agencies (Tay Ninh DARD (Department of Agriculture and Rural Recommend ations National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 42

51 Potential Environmenta l Impact 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 EMP requirements - 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. Locations Tower No. 17,23,29,36,37, 42,46,47,48,49 61,63,66,68,69, 73,74,75,115,11 6,117,118,119,1 22,123,127,143, 144,145,146,14 7,151,152,153,1 55,160,175,185, 212,213 Tower No. 17,23,29,36,37, 42,46,47,48,49 61,63,66,68,69, 73,74,75,115,11 6,117,118,119,1 22,123,127,143, 144,145,146,14 Mitigation measures implemented - Ground at the tower foundations was well returned to ensure well drainage and sanitation. - 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. Mitigation Effectiveness* 5 4 Comments Development), Dau Tieng Protection Forest Management Unit; Ranger Station and Tan Chau District People s Committee) and affected communes (Tan Hoa, Suoi Ngo, Suoi Giay Commune People s Committees (CPCs)) to reach consensus on mitigation measures to address any negative impacts due to the project construction and operation on environment and people before civil works. (Appendix 5). As first aid kits are important tools and needed in urgent cases, Contractor should provide adequately for workers working at sites to reduce any hurts for Recommend ations Contractor PCC1 should equip all workers at sites with first aid kit by 30 April National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 43

52 Potential Environmenta l Impact hazards, exposure to dust and noise, falling objects, and ergonomic injuries Community health and safety potentially affected due to construction and transportation EMP requirements - 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 - 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 Locations 7,151,152,153,1 55,160,175,185, 212,213 Tower No. 17,23,29,36,37, 42,46,47,48,49 61,63,66,68,69, 73,74,75,115,11 6,117,118,119,1 22, ; Mitigation measures implemented - No risks of chemicals, fire, explosion, dust, noise and falling objects were found at site; - Leaflet of HIV/AIDS prevention was developed and disseminated to workers at sites, - Workers were provided with a short training on using PPE and improving awareness on HIV/AIDS and communicable diseases prevention and importance of first aid kits once injured or suffered accident. - First aid kits with necessary medicines were provided at sites for workers however as some towers were constructed at the same time the provision of first aid kits to workers at each tower being constructed was not enough. - Board signs and foundation boundary were installed at sites to prevent residents to access into the sites; - Warning notices were installed at foundation holes; Mitigation Effectiveness* 5 Comments them once accidents occur. Recommend ations National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 44

53 Potential Environmenta l Impact Chance discovery of archaeological and cultural sites EMP requirements - 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 Locations 143,144,145,14 6,147151,152,1 53,155,160; 175; 185,212,213 Tower No. 17,23,29,36,37, 42,46,47,48,49 61,63,66,68,69, 73,74,75,115,11 6,117,118,119,1 22, ; 143,144,145,14 6,147151,152,1 53,155,160; 175;,185,212,2 13 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) 4. Good (the majority of required mitigations implemented) 5. Very Good (all required mitigations implemented) Mitigation measures implemented - Leaflet of HIV/AIDS prevention was developed and disseminated to workers and community nearby. - All damaged roads due to the subproject transportation that were potential to cause accident were immediately repaired by contractors. - No chance finds have been discovered until the end of 2018 Q1. Mitigation Effectiveness* 5 Comments Recommend ations National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 45

54 Environmental effect monitoring 43. The environmental effect monitoring plan according to the EMoP approved by ADB in 2015 and the EMoP of EIA for 220 kv Binh Long Tay Ninh TL subproject approved by MONRE on 25 December 2014 during the construction phase is presented in Table 17. Table 17: Items Air quality Surface water quality Wastewater discharged by workers at sites Monitoring parameter Dust Noise Environmental effect monitoring plan for 220 kv Binh Long Tay Ninh TL subproject and TSS, Oil and Grease ph, TSS, BOD5, COD, T-N, T-P,oil and grease and T- Coliform Locations of monitoring All tower foundations and access roads At all surface water crossings GN1: Area of connection line to Binh Long 220 kv substation GN2: Area of connection line to Tay Ninh 220 kv substation Coordinate X= ,012 Y= ,857 X= ,150 Y=571166,053 Monitoring frequency Implementing entity Supervising entity Quarterly EEMC CPMU/ESU Quarterly EEMC CPMB/ESU Quarterly EEMC CPMB/ESU Required by IEE approved by ADB MONRE 44. Of the three environmental components proposed to be quarterly measured in Table 17, the subproject air quality needs not to be measured because all the TL towers are located at least 50m far from residential areas, dust generation at each tower foundation is suppressed by watering to keep it moist enough; the working machines are scattered and under good maintenance and subproject transportation activities complies with national transportation laws and local regulations. Noise is reduced by working daily, machines are verified to meet noise standard. Besides, the baseline data of air quality in the subproject area showed that the air quality in the subproject area was good, all measured pollution indicators are far lower than the standards specified in QCVN 05/2013/BTNMT. Details of the baseline data are shown in Table 18. Table 18: The baseline data of air quality and noise in the subproject area Sampling locations Contents of pollutants Noise levels Dust SO2 NOx CO (dba) Mg/m 3 Mg/m 3 Mg/m 3 Mg/m 3 K K K K K QCVN 05/2013/BTNMT QCVN 26/2010/BTNMT < Surface water quality does also not need to be measured by the subproject owner. This is because, according to the detail design, except 10 towers located about 150m from both sides of Can Le river, Sai Gon river, Dau Tieng reservoir, Tan Hung and Suoi Ngo canals for spanning

55 2018 Q1 EMR Tranche 3 of MFF the TL across the rivers and canals, the others are lied more than 500 m from the water sources. In addition, besides of the proper management of wastes from the constructions sites, the excavation activities are planned to carry out in summer period and stopped once it rains especially for the 10 towers set near the water sources to prevent any runoff from discharging into the water body. These mitigation measures are effectively applied to stop all factors potential to affect the surface water quality in the subproject area. 46. Although the baseline data of surface water quality in the subproject area measured in 2014 indicates the surface water is lightly polluted at some locations of sampling, the sources of pollutants are certainly not from the subproject activities but may come from the production and living activities of communities situated in the upstream and surrounding the water sources. The contents of TSS at the locations of N3 (Suoi Ngo canal); N4 (Dau Tieng reservoir) and N5 (Tan Hung canal); BOD5 at locations of N3 and N4 and T-P at locations of N2 (Sai Gon river); N3 and N4 exceed the standards specified at Column A2 of QCVN 08/2008/BTNMT. Details of the baseline data are presented in Table 19. Table 19: Sampling locations The baseline data of surface water quality in the subproject area Measured parameters ph TSS COD BOD5 T-N T-P Mg/L Mg/L Mg/L Mg/L Mg/L N ,230 N ,760 N N ,400 N ,200 QCVN 08/2008/BTNMT (column A2: living purpose) T- Coliform MPN/100mL , The wastewater quality of the subproject s worker camps is necessary to be measured aiming to control the wastewater quality before discharging into the water bodies. However, as in March 2018, there were no worker camps that have been established at the working sites, therefore no wastewater discharged by workers was measured. The EEM (wastewater quality) will be conducted in the next quarter once the worker camps are built as planned. 48. CPMB has confirmed that any environmental issues or complaints pertaining to air quality and surface water quality polluted due to the subproject construction are found, CPMB will actively collaborate with competent agencies to determine the behind reasons and will conduct relevant environmental effect monitoring and bear responsibility in case the subproject construction has caused any environmental deterioration in the subproject area. Such EEM also meets the GoV s requirement of environmental monitoring TL projects during the construction phase Complaints 49. There had been no complaints raised by locals regarding environmental performance and environmental impacts until the end of 2018 Q1. 6. COMPLIANCE WITH LOAN COVENANTS 50. The monitoring results reflected that the NPT/SPMB had complied with the requirements of environmental safeguards specified in Loan Agreement No VIE. The compliance status of the Environmental Loan Agreement is detailed in Table 20. National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 47

56 2018 Q1 EMR Tranche 3 of MFF Table 20: Summary of Compliance with Loan number 3374 VIE - Tranche 3 Environmental Loan Covenants Schedule Para # Description 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. 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 Remarks/Issues During the previous monitoring period (July to December 2017) Comply with: All relevant provisions from the EMPs were incorporated into the work contract. NES and CSCs (PCC4 and PTC4) have been mobilized for supervising the subprojects since 2017 Q1 period (PTC4, PCC4 and NES were mobilized on 24 January, 12 February and 28 February all in 2017 respectively), while EEMC for 500 kv My Tho Duc Hoa TL subproject has been mobilized since 26 June 2017 for semi- annual conduction. Complied with: NPT/PMB signed contract with individual consultant for environment (national environmental consultant) on 28 February The recruitment procedure was acceptable to ADB 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; Remarks/Issues During the current monitoring period (2018 Q1) Partly Comply with: All relevant provisions from the EMPs were incorporated into the work contract. All CSCs of SPMB (PECC4 for 500 kv My Tho Duc Hoa TL subproject and PTC4 for second transformer banks for substations) and NES have been mobilized since 2017 Q1 and were working at sites during the period of 2018 Q1. CSC of CPMB (PTC4) for 220 kv Binh Long Tay Ninh TL subproject was mobilized on 27 March 2018, after the civil work started. CPMB technical staff worked as CSC until PTC4 mobilization. EEMC of SPMB is PECC2 that has been mobilized for conducting EEM in 500 kv My Tho Duc Hoa TL subproject since 26 June 2017 semiannually, while EEMC of CPMB (PECC3) has been mobilized to conduct EEM for 220 kv Binh Long Tay Ninh since 7 March 2018 for quarter conduction. 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; National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 48

57 2018 Q1 EMR Tranche 3 of MFF Schedule Para # Description 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 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 safeguard monitoring report; b. Make available a budget for all such environmental and social measures and Remarks/Issues During the previous monitoring period (July to December 2017) All measures set forth in the approved EARF; the IEEs/EMPs in the construction phase were incorporated into civil work bidding documents and properly implemented during the 2017 Q3 & Q4. All corrections or preventive actions proposed to address all shortcomings found in 2017 Q2 monitoring period were implemented. 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. Remarks/Issues During the current monitoring period (2018 Q1) All measures set forth in the approved EARF; the IEEs/EMPs in the construction phase were incorporated into civil work bidding documents and properly implemented during the 2018 Q1. No corrective actions were required to be implemented in 2018 Q1 period as there were no shortcomings and complaints identified during 2017 Q3 &Q4 period. However, some mitigation measures set forth in the EMPs were not implemented (cf. Table 12 for constructing 500 kv My Tho Duc Hoa TL subproject and Table 16 for constructing 220 kv Binh Long Tay Ninh TL subproject.) 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. National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 49

58 2018 Q1 EMR Tranche 3 of MFF Schedule Para # Description 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 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 Remarks/Issues During the previous monitoring period (July to December 2017) Complied with: a. EMR for 2017 Q1 were submitted to ADB and disclosed on ADB website, while the 2017 Q2 EMR is under revision. The summary of the 2017 Q1 EMR was translated into Vietnamese by NES, reviewed by EO of SPMB, printed out and distributed to the offices of contractors, existing substations and relevant Commune People s Committees (CPCs) so that affected people can review when they want. b. No unanticipated environmental risks or impacts during the construction phase were found not to be considered in the IEEs/EMPs. c. No actual or potential breach with compliance with measure and requirements set forth in the IEEs/EMPs were found. Complied with: Remarks/Issues During the current monitoring period (2018 Q1) Complied with: a. EMR for 2017 Q1 and 2017 Q2 were submitted to ADB and disclosed on ADB website. The summary of the EMRs were translated into Vietnamese by NES, reviewed by EO of SPMB, printed out and distributed to the offices of contractors, existing substations and relevant Commune People s Committees (CPCs) so that affected people can review when they want. Information disclosure of this EMR will be done in the similar way, once it is cleared by ADB. b. No unanticipated environmental risks or impacts during the construction phase were found not to be considered in the IEEs/EMPs. c. No actual or potential breach with compliance with measure and requirements set forth in the IEEs/EMPs were found. Complied with: National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 50

59 2018 Q1 EMR Tranche 3 of MFF Schedule Para # Description 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 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 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 related construction site is free from any UXOs Remarks/Issues During the previous monitoring period (July to December 2017) 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 implemented in 2017 Q1 and repeated during 2017 Q2 and Q4. 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 in Appendix 4 of the monitoring report for 2017 Q1 12 ) Remarks/Issues During the current monitoring period (2018 Q1) 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 implemented in 2017 Q1 and repeated during 2017 Q2, Q4 and 2018 Q1. 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 SPMB: UXO clearance in 500 kv My Tho Duc Hoa TL subproject has been done under the commitment No 29/CK-BMMT dated 30 October 2016 by UXO treatment center of the Military Zone 5 Commander (UXO clearance is in Appendix 4 of 12 National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 51

60 2018 Q1 EMR Tranche 3 of MFF Schedule Para # Description 7. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS Remarks/Issues During the previous monitoring period (July to December 2017) Remarks/Issues During the current monitoring period (2018 Q1) the monitoring report for 2017 Q1 13 ) CPMB: UXO clearance in 220 kv Binh Long Tay Ninh TL subproject has been totally implemented under the safety commitment No. 38/CKAT-CT dated 16 October 2017 issued by Military Zone 5 Commander (Appendix 4) Shortcomings found in 2017 Q3 &Q4 and implemented corrective actions 51. No corrective actions were required to do during 2018 Q1 as there were no shortcomings and complaints identified in 2017 Q3 &Q Shortcomings identified in 2018 Q1 monitoring period kv My Tho Duc Hoa TL subproject - Workers were provided with adequacy of PPE but some of them did not wear (gloves and boots) when erecting tower No. 80 (contractor TBD); - Ground of tower No. 4 has been returned but garbage still scattered surrounding the tower foundation causing insanitation and lack of landscape (contractor INCO) Five second transformer banks for substation subprojects - There were no shortcomings found during the 2018 Q1 period kv Binh Long Tay Ninh TL subproject - First aid kits were provided for workers at working sites but not enough for all towers being constructed Complaints - No complaints had been found until the end of 2018 Q1 for the 07 subprojects under construction Recommendations For SPMB - Contractor TBD should remind workers to use PPE adequately before working at sites. - Contractor INCO should collect the garbage scattered surrounding the tower foundation No. 04 and return the ground with enough sanitation and landscape. For CPMB 13 National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 52

61 2018 Q1 EMR Tranche 3 of MFF - Contractor PCC1 should provide enough first aid kits with necessary medicines and medical tools for workers at all towers being constructed. 52. To overcome the shortcomings, a series of actions was recommended. First of all, NES discussed with the contractors (TBD and INCO) of SPMB and PCC1 of CPMB at sites to reach consensus on surmounting the shortcomings to ensure being compliance with the EMPs. Ending the field trip, a quick EMR including environmental outstanding performances, shortcomings identified with pictures as evidence and recommendations proposed to address the shortcomings with the timeframe to PMBs and NPT was prepared by NES on 02 April NPT issued a Document to request PMBs to comply with the EMPs, direct contractors to correct the shortcomings and report the status of correction to NPT before 30 April The status of complying the corrective actions will be monitored and reported to ADB in the next quarter environmental monitoring. APPENDIX Appendix 1. Trained for technical staff and workers of PCC1 constructing 220 kv Binh Long Tay Ninh TL (Pictures taken from 12 to 15 March 2018) National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 53

62 2018 Q1 EMR Tranche 3 of MFF NES trained on workers and contractors on the importance of HIV/AIDS prevention understanding and first aid kits available at sites Appendix 2: Outstanding environmental performance 2.1 For 220 kv Binh Long Tay Ninh TL subproject (Pictures taken on 12 to 20 March 2018) Prepared signal boards and first aid kits Prepared diary Houses rented for workers to stay, which is located about 50m from towers No 115 National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 54

63 2018 Q1 EMR Tranche 3 of MFF Latrine toilet available Dustbin is available Materials transported to sites were covered and complied with local transprotation regulation Sigal boards at sites were set up to prevent outside people from access the working sites National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 55

64 2018 Q1 EMR Tranche 3 of MFF One crane excavated at each tower foundation Water stored for cement batch and moist excavated soil at sites to prevent dust generation Watered the excavated land to prevent dust Workered used maskes when mixing concrete Materials at sites were tidy without affecting access road National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 56

65 2018 Q1 EMR Tranche 3 of MFF Materials like sand and stone were kept on nylon part to prevent them spreading outside to affect surrounding land. Workers were used PPEs Canal developed for runoff National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 57

66 2018 Q1 EMR Tranche 3 of MFF Signal boards and boundary lines were set up at sites Toilet for workers at working site Construction wastes (cement bags) were temporily stored to prevent it from being scattered by wind National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 58

67 2018 Q1 EMR Tranche 3 of MFF HIV/AIDS prevention disseminated to the households living near the construction sites/worker camp kv My Tho Duc Hoa TL subproject (Pictures taken from 22 to 26 March VNECO contractor had returned the grounds of all tower foundations and repaired all access roads and river banks damaged during the construction. Minutes meetings of returning grounds between the contractors and land owners were signed with consensus under witness of local authorities. National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 59

68 2018 Q1 EMR Tranche 3 of MFF PCC1 contractor had returned the grounds of all tower foundations, repaired all access road and river banks damaged during the transporting materials from boats to working sites. The minute meetings made with consensus between contractor and land owners under witness of local authorities. TBD contractor had returned grounds of some tower foundations and being erected tower No 80 under the agreement of land ower. National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 60

69 2018 Q1 EMR Tranche 3 of MFF SD11 contractor had returned the grounds of all completed tower foundations including reparing access road and rirer banks being consensus under the minutes meetings made between the constractor and land owners under witness of local authorities Bridge was temporarily made for the households of Mr. Cuong (Tower No.7) and the access road will be totally repaired after completion of the tower. Used cement bags kept on the private land According to the interview with the land owner of Tower No.7 (Mr. Cuong), he asked the contractor to gather the cement bags orderly on his land for him to reuse. National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 61

70 2018 Q1 EMR Tranche 3 of MFF INCO contractor was constructing towers No. 7 and 9. The working sites were tidy. The households satisfied with the contractor s activities Tower foundations completed and returned the grounds (towers of 19 and 20 of IEC contractor) National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 62

71 2018 Q1 EMR Tranche 3 of MFF kv Tra Vinh substation (Pictures taken on 27 March 2018) kv Duc Hoa (Pictures taken on 28 March 2018) National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 63

72 2018 Q1 EMR Tranche 3 of MFF kv Uyen Hung (Pictures taken 29 March 2018) National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 64

73 2018 Q1 EMR Tranche 3 of MFF kv Cau Bong substation kv Vung Tau substation National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 65

74 2018 Q1 EMR Tranche 3 of MFF Appendix 3. Shortcomings kv My Tho Duc Hoa TL subproject Garbage was scattered surrounding the working site of tower 4 (Bac B village. Diem Hy commune, Chau Thanh district, Tien Giang province (INCO contractor) Workers working site of erecting tower No. 80 did not use gloves and boots when working at site kv Binh Long Tay Ninh TL subproject First aid kits were provided for workers at sites but not enough for all towers being constructed National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 66

75 2018 Q1 EMR Tranche 3 of MFF Appendix 4: Commitment of UXO clearance for the 220 kv Binh Long Tay Ninh TL subproject. National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 67

76 2018 Q1 EMR Tranche 3 of MFF Appendix kv Binh Long Tay Ninh Transmission Line and Dau Tieng Protection Forest Map of location of 220 kv Binh Long Tay Ninh TL may impact partly on Dau Tieng protection forest area and photos show the forest with mainly scattered grown trees. The IEE s suggestion of moving the feasibility part of alignment on edge of Dau Tieng protection forest to outside the forest boundary (shown in above figure) has been taken into account. However, to meet both technical and environmental requirements, adjusting the alignment at the section passing the edge of forest is not necessary because Dau Tieng protection forest in reality is a productive forest with mainly rubber trees, annual crop trees invested by habitants and bare land, so that its environmental protection function may be considered insignificant because the forest trees can be cut down or replanted or harvested by producers for income purposes. In addition, the alignment alternatives of Feasibility Study were analyzed under the two proposed National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 68

77 2018 Q1 EMR Tranche 3 of MFF options (i) The option 1: starting from Binh Phuoc province border, in Tay Ninh province part of the route crosses the edge of Dau Tieng protection forest (ii) the option 2: starting from Binh Phuoc province border, in Tay Ninh province the route avoids crossing the edge of Dau Tieng protection forest. Descriptions Unit Option 1 Option 2 Technical requirement Meeting the requirement Length of route passing through Tay Ninh province km Number of affected houses Hhs Suitability with local land use plan Yes No Consensus with local authorities Yes No Conclusion Selected Source: Feasibility Study volume No.1, October 2014, PECC3 Conclusion: The option 1 is selected because it meets the technical requirement of the whole route, is commensurate with local land use plan and accepted by local authority and also reduces adverse impacts on local people. The Feasibility study of 220 kv Binh Long Tay Ninh TL subproject was approved by Ministry of Industry and Trading under Decision No. 3157/QĐ-BCT dated 29 July Supporting the project owner (CPMB) in constructing the subproject to meet the planned progress, Tay Ninh Provincial People s Committee (PPC) issued a Directive Document No. 3536/UBND KTN dated 28 December 2017 on the progress of constructing 220 kv Binh Long Tay Ninh at the section passing through the provincial area. Under the Directive Document, since January 2018, CPMB has been active to work closely with the concerned stakeholders including Dau Tieng Forest Protection Board, while issuing a requesting Letter No. 1462/CPMB- DB dated 14 March 2018 to Tay Ninh PPC for the construction of the towers located in the Dau Tieng protection forest. To meet the construction progress, the PPC and its related agencies have taken the issue into account allowing in advance CPMB to construct the tower foundations located along the forest edge as towers No. 61, 63, 65, 68 and 69 (shown in the following photos) in compliance with the approved CEMP during the period of waiting for an official approval of the PPC as the construction will affect the forest insignificantly, meanwhile the procedure of promulgating a PPC s Decision may take time. Later on, the Document No. 991/SNN-CCKL of Tay Ninh Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) dated 19 April 2018 has revealed that construction of the tower foundations located on edge of the forest will affect the forest and local people gently. The total land of forest will be affected by the subproject construction is about 6,683.9m 2, of which 1,273.9m 2 of productive forest land, 34m 2 of natural forest land, 2,726.4m 2 of rubber tree invested by villagers; bare land with scattered wood trees (265.5m 2 ) and agricultural land with sugar canes and cassavas (2,384.1m 2 ). The environmental impacts can be effectively minimized through application of the effective mitigation measures (i) implementation of compensation and supports to the assets and people affected by the project in compliance with regulations and (ii) complying with electricity safety regulations during construction and operation phases to ensure at least number of trees cut down and trimmed to protect environment. The technical and environmental solutions have been accepted for construction of the whole towers situated in the edge of Dau Tieng Protection Forest by Tay Ninh PPC under Decision No. 974/UBND/KTN dated 26 April National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 69

78 2018 Q1 EMR Tranche 3 of MFF Document No. 1462/CPMB-DB dated 14 March 2018 on requesting Tay Ninh PPC for construction of the towers located in Dau Tieng protection forest area National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 70

79 2018 Q1 EMR Tranche 3 of MFF Document No 991/SNN CCKl of Tay Ninh DARD dated 19 April 2018 to Tay Ninh PPC Tay Ninh National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 71

80 2018 Q1 EMR Tranche 3 of MFF National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 72

81 2018 Q1 EMR Tranche 3 of MFF Document No. 974/UBND- KTN dated 26 April 2018 on supporting in construction of 220 kv Binh Long Tay Ninh TL subproject. National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 73

82 Appa[ 2018 Q1 EMR Tranche 3 of MFF Some pictures of tower locations in area of Dau Tieng reservoir show the TL at the section passing Dau Tieng reservoir affect slightly Dau Tieng protection forest areas, trees potential to be affected are cashews, cassavas, rubber trees about one year old. Tower No. 61 located in production forest with some cashew trees Tower No 63. located in production forest growing cassavas Tower No. 68 located in production forest with some jackfruits Tower No. 69 located in production forest with some cashew trees Tower No. 65 located production forest with some trees. National Safeguard Specialist for Environment Duong Dinh Dung Page 74