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1 Public Disclosure Authorized NATIONAL POWER TRANMISSION CORPORATION Northern Power Projects Management Board Public Disclosure Authorized TRANSMISSION EFFICIENCY PROJECT (TEP) Public Disclosure Authorized ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (Final) 500KV TAY HA NOI SUBSTATION SUBPROJECT Public Disclosure Authorized PREPARED BY: INSTITUTE OF ENERGY Ha Noi, May 2015

2 ABBREVIATIONS CPC TEP ECOP EIA EMF EMP EVN GOV HH HV LV MOIT MONRE MV NGO NPT OHL PAH PCBs PMU NPPMB PPC ROW IE WB Commune People s Committee Transmission Efficiency Project Environmental Code of Practice Environmental Impact Assessment Electromagnetic Field Electricity of Vietnam Government of Vietnam Household High voltage Low Voltage Ministry of Industry and Trade Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment Medium Voltage Northern Grid Company National Power Transmission Corporation Overhead Line Project Affected Household Polychlorinated Biphenyls Network Project Management Unit (under the NPC) Northern Power Projects Management Board (under the NPT) Provincial People s Committee Right of Way Institute of Energy World Bank Institute of Energy 2

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION POLICY, REGULATIONS, AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORKS Government Regulations: World Bank Safeguard Policies SUBPROJECT DESCRIPTION Objectives of the Subproject Scope of the Subproject Location of Subproject Subproject Main Work Volume BASELINE DATA Geography and location Meteorology Land resource and population Water Resources Transportation SUBPROJECT POTENTIAL IMPACTS MITIGATION MEASURES EMP IMPLEMENTATION ARRANGEMENT MONITORING PROGRAM Objectives Site Inspections Monitoring Indicators INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES MONITORING AND REPORTING PROCEDURE COST ESTIMATION FOR EMP IMPLEMENTATION PUBLIC CONSULTATION Public consultation Information disclosure REFERENCES Institute of Energy 3

4 1. INTRODUCTION Investment project of is based on Ha Noi Power Development Plan for outlook to 2020 that is approved through Decision No. 4351/QD-BCT dated 29/8/2011 of Ministry of Industry and Trade. Then, 500kV Tay Ha Noi Substation is expected to operate in 2018 and has function to safety providing the power safely and efficiently for Ha Noi capital area and other regions. 500kV Tay Ha Noi Substation receives power from hydropower plants in Northwest area including Son La hydropower plant and Dong Phu Yen pumped storage hydroelectric plant to National grid. The project enhancing the capacity to provide stable electricity for transmission system in Hanoi and other regions; ensure a stable operation in the national electrical.. The subproject is one of the subprojects that will be implemented in Phase II of the Transmission Enhancement Project (TEP) funded by the World Bank. The subproject includes new construction and will be implemented in rice field in Quoc Oai town and Yen Noi village, Dong Quang commune, Quoc Oai district, West of Ha Noi Capital. The subproject's activities may cause negative impacts on the local environment and communities during pre-construction, construction, and operation phases.to ensure the potential negative impacts are identified and mitigated during the subproject implementation and in compliance with the policy on environmental assessment of the World Bank (OP/BP 4.01), an (EMP) of the subproject has been prepared in accordance with the guidelines provided in the Environmental Management Framework (EMF) of the DEP project. The EMP includes the following contents: an introduction, the main legal framework, the subproject description, the environmental background, potential positive and negative impacts, proposed mitigation measures to be carried out during the subproject implementation, and implementation arrangements. It also includes an Environmental Codes of Practice (ECOP) prepared for the subproject and it will be incorporated into the bidding documents and construction contracts, as well as a scope for environment quality monitoring. A Resettlement Plan (RP) has been prepared and presented separately. The Government s regulation on EIA requires submission of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the subproject. An EIA report has been prepared, submitted to, and approved by the Hanoi People Committee on September 23, POLICY, REGULATIONS, AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORKS 2.1. Government Regulations: The following national laws and regulations are applied for subproject: - Law on Protection of the Environment No. 55/2014/QH13 passed by the National Assembly on June 23 th, 2014 regulates the obligations of individuals, organizations in protecting environment. - Law on Water Resource No. 17/2012/QH13 enacted June 21, Land Law No. 13/2003/QH11 dated November 26, 2003, and the new Land Law No. 45\2013\QH13 dated November 29, 2013 which will take effect on July 1, Decree of Government No. 43/2014/ND-CP dated May 15 th, 2014 detailing a number of articles of the Land Law. - Construction Law No. 16/2003/QH11 dated November 26, Labor law No. 35-L/CTN dated 23 Jun 1994, with some amendment under Document No. 84/2007/QH11 by the National Assembly. Institute of Energy 4

5 - The Law of Cultural Heritage No. 28/2001/QH10 promulgated on June , with some amendment in 2009 by the National Assembly (No. 32/2009/QH12). - Law on Fire Prevention and Fighting No. 27/2001/QH10 dated June 29, Law on electricity No. 28/2004/QH11 dated December 3, Decree of Government No. 29/2011/ND-CP dated 18 April, 2006 regulating strategic environmental assessment, environmental impact assessment and environment protection commitment. - Decree No.14/2014/ND-CP dated April 15th, 2014 on implementation guidelines for some items stipulated in the Electricity Law on protection of high voltage electrical networks. - Decree No. 179/2009/ND-CP dated December 31, 2009 on sanction of violations in the field of environmental protection. - Decree No. 59/2007/ND-CP dated April 9, 2008 on solid waste management. - Decree 174/2007/ND-CP dated November 29, 2007 of GOV on environmental protection charges for solid wastes. - Decree No. 98/2010/ND-CP of the Government dated 21 September 2010 on detailing the implementation of some articles of the Law on Cultural Heritage and the Law amending and supplementing some articles of Law on cultural heritage. - Circular No.26/2011/TT-BTNMT dated 18 July, 2011 on guidance for Decree No.29/2011/ND-CP dated 18 April, Circular No.12/2011/TT-BTNMT dated 14 April, 2011 relating to toxic waste management. - Circular No. 03/2010/TT-BCT dated January 1, 2010 on some rules on safe protection of high voltage grids. - Guidance of EVN No. 2623/CV-EVN - KHCN & MT dated 28 May, 2007 on management and pollution prevention and exposure to PCBs. - The main applicable National Technical Regulations include: QCVN 08:2008/BTNMT National technical regulation on surface water quality. QCVN 09:2008/BTNMT - National technical regulation on underground water quality QCVN 14:2008/BTNMT National technical regulation on wastewater. QCVN 01:2009/BYT National technical regulation on drinking water quality. QCVN 05:2013/BTNMT: National technical regulation on ambient air quality. QCVN 26:2010/BTNMT: National technical regulation on noise. QCVN 27:2010/BTNMT: National technical regulation on vibration. - Other relevant sector technical regulation and standards. Institute of Energy 5

6 2.2. World Bank Safeguard Policies An environmental and social screening of the subproject was undertaken in line with the OP 4.01 and it showed that the World Bank s policies on Environmental Assessment (OP/BP 4.01), and Involuntary Resettlement (OP/BP 4.12) will be triggered for the subproject. The screening has also resulted in categorizing the subproject as a Category B project. In addition, the Bank s requirements on public consultation and information disclosure will need to be followed. Environmental Assessment (OP/BP 4.01): Environmental Assessment (EA) is an umbrella policy for the Bank s safeguard policies. The overarching objective is to ensure that Bank-financed projects are environmentally sound and sustainable, and that decision-making is improved through appropriate analysis of actions and of their likely environmental impacts. The EA process is intended to identify, avoid and mitigate potential impacts of Bank operations. EA takes into account the natural environment (air, water, and land); human health and safety; social aspects (involuntary resettlement, indigenous peoples, and physical cultural resources); and transboundary and global environmental aspects. EA considers natural and social aspects in an integrated way. This subproject triggers OP 4.01 because it involves the construction and operation of a high-voltage substation and connecting overhead transmission lines, requiring the identification, mitigation and monitoring of potential adverse environmental and social impacts. As required by OP 4.01, the subproject needs to prepare an EIA and an EMP that meet the Government s and the World Bank s safeguards requirements. By the TEP appraisal, the subproject EIA and EMP needs to be disclosed as required by OP 4.01 and the Bank s policy on access to information. Involuntary Resettlement (OP/BP 4.12) The Involuntary Resettlement policy seeks to prevent severe long-term hardship, impoverishment, and environmental damage to the affected peoples during involuntary resettlement. OP 4.12 applies whether or not affected persons must move to another location. The Bank describes all these processes and outcomes as involuntary resettlement, or simply resettlement, even when people are not forced to move. Resettlement is involuntary when the government has the right to expropriate land or other assets and when affected people do not have the option to retain the livelihood situation that they have. This policy is triggered because the subproject it would have impacts involving the temporary and permanent involuntary taking of land and the loss of structures and assets associated with the land for the construction of the substation and the associated connecting line. By appraisal, the subproject needs to prepare and disclose a RP. The RP will include the measures to ensure that displaced people are: (i) informed about the options regarding resettlement; (ii) consulted and offered alternative resettlement choices; and (iii) provided with effective compensation and livelihood restoration. World Bank Group Environmental, Health, and Safety Guidelines World Bank-financed projects should also take into account the World Bank Group Environmental, Health, and Safety Guidelines 1 (known as the "EHS Guidelines"). The EHS Guidelines are technical reference documents with general and industry-specific examples of Good International Industry Practice. 1 The EHS Guidelines can be consulted at Institute of Energy 6

7 The EHS Guidelines contain the performance levels and measures that are normally acceptable to the World Bank Group and are generally considered to be achievable in new facilities at reasonable costs by existing technology. The environmental assessment process may recommend alternative (higher or lower) levels or measures, which, if acceptable to the World Bank, become project- or site-specific requirements. This subproject should conform the Environmental, Health, and Safety Guidelines for Electric Power Transmission and Distribution of the EHS Guidelines. 3. SUBPROJECT DESCRIPTION 3.1. Objectives of the Subproject The project aims to transmit the power from Son La hydropower plant and Dong Phu Yen pumped storage hydroelectric plant to the national grid with the following targets: i) Safety providing the power safely and efficiently for North power system, especially Ha Noi area. ii) Reducing power losses in entire power network, increasing production efficiency for electricity system iii) Enhancing the capacity to provide stable electricity for transmission system in Hanoi and other regions; ensure a stable operation in the national electrical Scope of the Subproject shall be built with capacity of 2 x 900MVA. The construction activities include: i) construction and installation for outdoor civil work (transformer foundation, tower and conductor brace, cable trench system, supporting pole and equipment foundation etc.; ii) function house service for management and operation 35kV connection line; iii) construction access road to the substation. In which: - Area inside the fence : 61,344 m 2 - Land occupied area of the substation : 62,103 m 2 - Area of concrete road inside the substation : 3,795 m 2 - Area spreading rock at foundation of substation : 36,671 m 2 - Amount of soil embankment : 152,873 m 2 - Architectural area and road access into the substation: will use architecture and control house system of. Gate and fence: - Fence has structure of brick constructed wall, each interval of 2,5m shall be 1 brick abutment. - Gate of will be used in conjunction with 500kV Tay Ha Noi Substation was designed in the previous phase. Internal routes - Internal road of the substation is designed by asphalt concrete, total length of about 400m, width of road surface is 4m and 6m, road surface is about 100mm deeper than foundation surface of the substation, 2 pavements of the road shall be provided with M200 concrete sidewalk, curvature radius of 4m and 6m. - Structure of road surface comprise of top layer which is asphalt concrete with coarse aggregate, thickness of 70mm-80mm, then layer of graded aggregate layer with the thickness of 250mm.Next is coarse sand layer with cement consolidation with ratio of Institute of Energy 7

8 8%, thickness of 200mm and finally is well compacted foundation soil layer affirming K 0,95. - Structure of pavement on 2 sides of the road comprise: on the top is block brick layer, thickness of 60, next is coarse sand layer, thickness of 100mm for making flat, and finally is foundation sand layer which is well compacted affirming K 0,95. Structure solution for outdoor construction Transformer foundation, pillar foundation to support equipment and tower foundation - Foundation of the transformer by reinforced concrete, structure of raft foundation with beam system to bear the transformer. - Tower foundation shall be reinforced concrete, structure of foundation type is adjacent to the beam system and 4 supported pillars for the tower foot. - Abutment foundation to support equipment shall be reinforced concrete, foundation structure is type of pillar intact slab foundation. Tower, cross arm of the wire and equipment supported pillar - The whole set of tower and cross arm shall be fabricated by shaped, galvanized steel, connected by bolt, with structure of hollow tower shape. - Equipment supported pillar shall be fabricated by galvanized shaped steel, linking by welded joint and bolt.its structure is hollow, shaped type, square dimension. Cable channel system Cable channel is designed with type of sub-underground with cable bracket. Cable channels have following types: - Type 1: Inner width of the channel: 400mm using for the trench section running into the equipment. - Type 2: Inner width of the channel: 700mm using for the channel section running along the equipment section. - Type 3: Inner width of the types: 1000mm using for channel section running along the equipment section and toward the Control house. Control house for bay The house is provided at the switchyard area with dimension of (3 x 7,2)m. - The building has framed structured and its foundation is reinforce concrete, brick built wall, and in-place reinforced concrete placement on top of the building. - Doors, windows are aluminium frame, glass typed. - Internal and external wall is covered by paint. - Foundation of rooms is granite split in square by glass joint. - The whole power line supply source for lighting, fan equipment shall be run submerged inside the wall. Function house Whole function house system of will be used in conjunction with. Then, construction of function houses will be concerned in this project. Water supply, drainage system Water supply Water for daily life and construction during construction phase will be taken from the existing drilled well of. Then, there is no need to exploit underground water in this project. Institute of Energy 8

9 Water drainage - Rainfall on the substation s layout surface shall be partially drained directly following the surface foundation of substation via holes in fence s bottom to get out. The remain shall follow road s surface to collect at the wastewater tank provided adjacent to road sides and from there release out of the substation through concrete drainage piping system. - Water in cable channel flows along bottom of the trench into PVC drainage pipe to wastewater tank and through the general drainage piping out of the substation. - Water from oil pit of 3x300MVA transformers foundation will flow in the black steel drain pipe Dy = 400 to the oil basin. Then, the water will be dissociated from the oil (if any) and through the general drainage piping out of the substation Location of Subproject The total area of is 6ha at rice field on territory of Quoc Oai town and Yen Noi village, Dong Quang commune, Quoc Oai district, Ha Noi City. Its geographical position of land is as below: - East side: Dike of Day River, section connected from Lang - Hoa Lac to National road No.6. - North side: Rice field, about 1km far from Centre of Quoc Oai town. - South side: in Dong Quang commune. - West side: bordering irrigation canal of district, further is rice field of Dong Quang commune. - Substation site is about 1km far from Centre of Quoc Oai town toward North. Institute of Energy 9

10 Figure 1. Location of Figure 2. Layout of 3.4. Subproject Main Work Volume Table 3.1. Main work construction volume to be implemented of the subproject No. Type of equipments Unit Volume Note I Soil work I.1 Grading 1 Digging m 3 17,498 2 Banking m 3 152,873 I.2 Other items 1 Digging m 3 26,540 2 Banking m 3 19,680 II Concrete work 1 Concrete M100 m Concrete M150 m Institute of Energy 10

11 No. Type of equipments Unit Volume Note 3 Concrete M200 m 3 3,220 III Construction work 1 Bricklaying m Stone building m 3 4,540 3 Mortar m 2 5,920 4 Pave m IV Power installation 1 Transformer ton Other materials and equipments ton 1,100 The source of filling materials will be bought in the locality and options for disposal of the excavated materials and disposal location will be determined in detail in later phase, will be agreed with the local by the Owner and contractors before constructing the project Main Activities Before and During Construction - The preparation work shall be carried out suitable for the construction progress, weather characteristics and infrastructure of the construction area. - Compensation and site clearance. - Mobilization of workers. - Utilization of vacancy areas within the limit of the substation to arrange equipment and material storages. - Construction of temporary worker camps workers. - Set-up of domestic water supply for the domestic and construction needs - Transportation of material and equipment to the site. - Based on quantity of the construction and erection work, quantity of materials and equipment, construction progress and etc., it is expected that the scale of temporary works and storage/yard will be as follows: Temporary storage/yard Arrangement: Stock, warehouse serving for construction are proposed to be taken usage blank regions, areas within the construction layout. Structure: - Tight warehouse shall be by bamboo, covered roof by phibro-cement. Foundation of the cement warehouse shall be propped by timber beams that 0.2m far from natural surface. - Opened warehouse shall be by bamboo, covered roof by phibro-cement. - Platform for casting concrete items shall be by concrete M100, 100 thick, paving by cement mortar, 20 thick. - Platform to put items: leveling, spreading, well compacted. Institute of Energy 11

12 Scale: (m 2 ) No. Structure Area (m 2 ) 1 Closed warehouse Opened warehouse Platform casting concrete items 200 * Temporary house for workers doing installation & construction: - Structure: Thatch, bamboo, roof covered by phibro cement. - Arranged: inside the fence of the substation - There will be workers that joint to construction period. Transportation - Main electric materials, equipment shall be imported to Hai Phong port and from Hai Phong port to the site is transported by auto. In addition to the transfomer is transported from Hai Phong port to Ha Noi port by the waterway and from Ha Noi port to the site by specialized means - Construction materials shall be transported to the site by main land road Subproject Implementation Schedule and Total Investment Implementation progress Based on the requirements of power supply and capacity of the subproject owner, the subproject timeline is scheduled as follows: - Investment project : Quarter 4/ Technical drawing design : Quarter 3/ Bidding document for procurement : Quarter 1/ Bidding document for construction : Quarter 1/ As-built drawing design : Quarter 4/ Commencement : Quarter 2/ Inauguration and handover : Quarter 4/ Total Investment Total investment breakdown is indicated in the table below: Table 3.2. The total investment of the project Cost of civil work 96,298,506,000 Cost for equipment 205,697,922,000 Cost for compensation, clearance& resettlement 38,021,442,000 Cost for project management 4,020,102,000 Cost for Engineering, Investment 14,278,825,000 Others 21,993,595,000 Ccontingencies 74,456,798,000 Total investment: 454,767,191,000 (Source: Main report, FS, 500kV Tay Ha Noi substation, IE, 2014) Institute of Energy 12

13 4. BASELINE DATA 4.1. Geography and location is located on the rice field in Quoc Oai town and Dong Quang commune, Quoc Oai district, Ha Noi City. Terrain: the rice field mixed with ponds, heavily dissected by canals. Flood level survey report is 6.980m Meteorology On the project site, from May to October, the climate is hot and humid, the average temperature is 27.7 o C. From November to April in next year, the climate is cold with an average temperature of 19.9 o C. Absolute highest temperature measured at the meteorological Station in Ha Dong was 40 o C, appeared on 5/7/2010. Absolute lowest temperature measured was 5.9 C on 26/01/2005. The average humidity of the project area from 2002 to 2011 was 84%. Total average sunlight hours measured in 10 years ( ) was hours/year. Sunlight mode is closely related to the mode of radiation and cloud status. From December to April the sky is cloudy so that the sunlight hours are at least of a year, only 63.6 hours/month. In May, the weather is warmer so that the number increases to 144 hours /month. On the project site, winter wind is prevailing at the northwest and north directions; summer wind is prevailing at the South East and North Northwestern directions. The average evaporation (mm) over years at the project area is 999mm. The greatest evaporation is in July reached mm. Evaporation is low as 61.7 mm in February. The rainy season usually occurs during the period from May to October. The highest rainfall is usually in July or August related to the rainstorm season in the Northern Plain. The lowest rainfall is in February or December. Annual average rainfall is mm. Maximum daily rainfall is 214mm in the period (appeared on 13/7/2009) Rainstorm: During the hot season (from August to October), there are a certain number of tropical depressions and typhoons forming offshore Philippines going through the East China Sea then landing on the Northern Plain towards the West cause of heavy rains and strong winds Land resource and population Quoc Oai town has the natural land area of ha with a population of 14,853 people (3359 households) Dong Quang commune has the natural land area of 1,080.89ha, in which agricultural land and aquaculture land is ha. Moreover, non-agricultural land is accounted for 26.9 % including 92.1 ha for housing land, ha for traffic, for irrigation land and 2070m2 for environmental sanitation. Dong Quang commune has 3330 households with 13,759 people Water Resources The 2 rivers flowing through the district are Day River and Tich River, minimum distance from project to Day River is 2.5km. The hydrological mode of the district depends on Red River, Day River and Tich River and many other ponds and lakes. Institute of Energy 13

14 - Underground water: Underground water level stabilized at a depth of m. Water penetration is weak (Ia) according to TCVN Surface water: the planned site building the substation and 35kV transmission line is located on alluvial plains right bank of Day River, there are many ponds and lakes. During the time of landform surveying, the major substation area was flooded. Water supply to Day River and ponds, lakes, rice fields is mainly the upstream water, rain water and irrigation water inland The level river water usually high on rainy season. The water penetration is weak at the substation area according to TCVN Surveying work about water supply for the substation: the planned site building the substation is about 600m away from the residential area of Yen Noi village, Dong Quang commune, Quoc Oai district, Ha Noi city. Currently, local people use water taking from public deep wells. Water purchase contract could serve the needs of water at the substation in Dong Quang commune. On the basis of the statistics data for 10 years ( ) of the Ba Tha substation the water level of Day River in the flood season (VI-X) is quite high. Monthly average water level for many years in the flood months is greater than 110cm. The highest average water level is reached 211cm in August. Annual average water level at the project area is 105cm Transportation Total length of roads in the Quoc Oai town is 7,696.8m including asphalt: 2,486.6 m reached 32.31% and the rest has been concreted 5,210.3m but currently is downgraded. Besides, Quoc Oai town lies along the provincial road no. 419, located on the Thang Long Boulevard - is important transportation route in Hanoi. Inter-village roads and the main road in the village was basically completed with a total length of 11,094.4m. Generally, Quoc Oai town has favorable traffic conditions for economic and the service sector development. 5. SUBPROJECT POTENTIAL IMPACTS The project will play an important role in the electrification program and industrializations of Ha Noi and other provinces in the region. It will also speed up the national modernization and industrialization which is a step towards promoting rural development and poverty reduction. The project will bring about significant socioeconomic benefit. This has been documented in detail in the description of feasibility report. Apart from such benefits, the subproject may also result in environmental and socioeconomic impacts which are adverse to the local conditions. The environmental screening of the subproject indincates that it is eligible for financing considering that the subproject will not involve possible high UXO risk and will not create possible adverse impacts on (a) critical natural habitats and/or protected area including proposed protected areas; (b) loss or damage to cultural property, including sites having archeological (prehistoric), paleontological, historical, religious, cultural and unique natural values, graves and graveyards; (c) water regime, particularly water flow and water quality; and (d) local traffic. The potential negative impacts of the subproject are identified in table 5.1 and could be minimized by applying the proposed mitigation measures developed for the subproject which is described in Sections 6. The implementation of the subproject would mainly cause land acquisition, increased dust generation, air pollution, and domestic wastes. However, these impacts are not significant, temporary, and localized, and can be mitigated available mitigation measures. The OP 4.01, Institute of Energy 14

15 OP 4.10, and OP 4.12 are triggered for this subproject. Therefore, the subproject is assessed as B environmental category and eligible for funding by the World Bank. Table 5.1. Environmental impact assessments No Impact significance of impact Duration of impact Description of impact THE PRE-CONSTRUCTION AND CONSTRUCTION PHASES 1 The effects on the vegetation and habitat due to clearance of substation s surface and the road to substation Small Short-tem, Long-term - According to survey results, the project construction area is agricultural land of rice of the households in Quoc Oai town and Dong Quang commune, Quoc Oai district, Ha Noi City. 2 Land tenure Medium Short-tem, Long-term 3 Impact on cultural heritage, history, temples, pagodas and other sensitive areas, ecological areas in need of protection 4 Safety risks related to UXO 5 The impact on air quality from construction activities and emissions of transport vehicles and - The substation would be located in the rice fields of 30 households of Dong Quang commune, Quoc Oai district. All of 30 households would lose a part of their land permanently. - Land acquisition would have adverse impacts on income and livelihood of the affected households. Impacts of land acquisition are described in detail in the subproject Resettlement Plan. The process of construction of the project will occupy land to build permanent substations (63,281 m 2 ). The total occupied area is paddy-field, Affect agriculture of 120 farming households in Quoc Oai town and Dong Quang commune, Quoc Oai district, west of Hanoi City. No No The project area does not have the cultural relics, historical temples and other sensitive areas, ecological areas in need of protection. Medium Short- term The existence of UXO is confirmed by Command in substation area. There may be at higher risk of the existence of UXO in the substation area. However, the project area is located on the agricultural land area cultivating rice in the long-time of the local people, so safety risk related to UXO is considered moderate and UXO clearance (if needed) will be carried out by qualified agencies. Medium Short-term The constructive activities may cause adverse impacts to air quality: + Impacts of waste gases (SOx, NOx, CO...) arising from the operation of the means of transport, machinery and equipment. The degree of influence is not significant due to amount of waste gases is not large and the Institute of Energy 15

16 machinery in the constructive period. concentration of emissive sources is low. + Impact of dust: dust generated from digging and leveling operations, transport operations from the equipment and machinery. The area around substation is mainly paddy-field and distance from residential areas to position of project at least 700m. The project only affects the people who live along the route of road transporting building materials. Therefore, this impact is considered to be small and significantly only in the dry season, it is temporary and will terminate at the end of the construction activities. 6 Noise and vibration caused by vehicles and machinery 7 Pollution of soil, air and water due to leakage of oil from machinery, construction equipment 8 Impact on quality of the environment from the disposal of waste. Small Short-tern In the constructive process, transport vehicles and machinery can cause noise and vibration affect households along the roads and at the constructive location. However, this effect is small and will expire after constructive period because of the project applied the mitigation measures and only occur during the construction. Medium Short-tern - Leaking oil from machineries, transport equipments can affect the environmental quality of land and water, especially during the rainy season, the leaking oil can spread under water overflow affecting quality of soil and water at the surrounding area... - Transformer oil or oil having PCBs might also be leakage to the environment due to accidents. However, oil having PCBs to be used at substation are prohibited by the national regulation. The operation of the substation will use some chemicals available in such equipment as battery, insulating oil, grease oil and etc., but in small quantities. Medium Short-tern to average These wastes include construction and household waste that can cause adverse impacts on environmental quality. During the process of project construction, all types of construction waste must be planed to collect, sale and proper disposal (leveling). For household waste arising from the operation of the workers will be collected and disposed of in the proper place. However, should set up a appropriate monitoring plan to ensure the waste is collected and handled according to regulations. 9 Impact on health and safety from construction camps, material Medium Short-tern to average The project is needed to have some storages (closed and open) containing construction materials for substation and must construct workers' camp for the Institute of Energy 16

17 storage workers can take a rest at there The camps and warehouses containing materials can cause risks to the safety and health of the local population and construction workers due to the stored material and equipment is unsafe, this can arise a conflict between the workers and the local population. Workers will be recruited from local population, the camps will have mobile toilets and equipment, construction materials have been designed layout at the right place, security surrounded. So conflict with local population and impact on the health and safety from the camps and the storage is very small degree. 10 Conflicts arise between construction workers and local people 12 Impact to cause damage the system of local roads because of construction activities and transportation of building materials 13 Impact to transportation Small Short-tern The focus of large amounts of construction workers (maximum 40 people) will arise a conflict between the workers and the local population. However, the main contractor will hire local workers for the suitable jobs so the impact of this is minor and can be mitigated. Medium Short-tern The position of project is located nearly the inter-commune and inter-hamlet roads, the roads covered with thick plastic for convenient transportation of building materials. Moreover, the scope of the project are relatively small, the level of activity of the transport is not high, thus damaging impact on local roads due to the construction of the project is not significant. Construction contractors will be working with local authorities in the use of local roads to transport equipments and materials. Small Short-term - Impact to transportation can be defined as increasing traffic due to car transforming material in the Day River dike, especially in road access to substation, can cause temporary congestion and nuisance to local people. The breaking of the current traffic pattern and can increase the risk of accidents. - The substation is located in an open area, the transportation of construction materials is generally easy due to relatively developed traffic system in the subproject area, so the impact is assessed small. THE PERIOD OF OPERATION 14 Effect of excessive electromagnetic intensity Medium Long-term If not properly designed and constructed the substation and the connection lines would have adverse impact on worker and community health. Calculation results and actual test in the existing 500kV substation and transmission line show that the intensity of the electromagnetic field is Institute of Energy 17

18 about 0-7KV/m for electric field and A/m for magnetic field. When 2 substations operate at the same time, electromagnetic would be increase twice with highest value of 10KV/m and 9 A/m. However, high-intensity electromagnetic fields usually appear only in the cutter, disconnector. Thus, the operator working at stations will be affected by the electric field but the operators mainly work in the control room, do not work constantly in the power sector intensity of the electromagnetic field. Moreover, they will be equipped with protective equipment, health care annually. Then, impact of the electromagnetic field to the workers are still in allowable limit kV Tay Ha Noi Substation is designed to comply with the codes and safety regulations, safety rules. While working will also be strictly applied to the operational staff to ensure electromagnetic safety. 15 The risk of interference with radio, television or other forms of contact 16 Safety and health effect and the risk of electric shock. 17 The risk of fire due to oil leak 18 Pollution caused by leaking oil and toxic chemicals No impact No impact The project s location is away from the radio communication works Medium Long-term In the period of project design, the safety measures have been implemented. However, electric shock and effect on safety of local residents and workers who operate the substation still has the possibility of failure to comply with security measures. Medium Long-term The project is likely to increase the risk of fire due to leakage of transformer s oil or the explosion of transformer. However, the risk of fire is minimized by the substation was equipped with oil collecting pit to contain all the transformer s oil when the transformer is damaged, the firefighting equipment as automatic fire alarm system, water sprayer... Medium Long-term The oil leaking from the transformers can adversely impact on environmental quality of soil, water, air. To prevent adverse impacts on the quality of the environment by oil leakage, the oil collecting pit was designed to recover all the oil leaks due to the breakdown of the transformer. The oil collecting pit is constructed by reinforced concrete placed monolithically with transformer s foundation and anti-fire wall s foundation and higher than 0.3m in comparison with the substation s surface, the pit bottom is created slope I = 0.5 % in the direction of Institute of Energy 18

19 the oil collection tube. The breakdown oil tank is built in the ground by reinforced concrete, cement plaster. The breakdown oil tank is arranged in convenient location for the collection of transformer oil. The tank s capacity is V = 155m 3 to ensure collecting 100 % of oil go out of the transformes when there is a problem. The breakdown oil (if any) will be collected in oil collecting pit and flow under the oil drain pipe to the breakdown oil tank located in the substation. Required insulating oil of transformers is not included PCBs other toxic chemicals 19 Noise from process of substation operation Small Long-term Transformers are manufactured in accordance with the order prescribed noise levels, the noise shall not exceed 70dBA at a distance of 3m and installed properly technical requirement to restrict noise. Since the substations located in industrial zones so the impact of noise is negligible. 20 Impact of domestic wastewater and solid waste of operation staff Small longterm During the operational period, the project does not generate hazardous waste. For municipal waste arising from the operation of the substation's operators, the project was designed to build a septic tank under the toilet to treat before release; the solid waste is collected and disposed in according to locally common system of garbage collection. Therefore, the impact on environmental quality due to the discharge of wastes considered negligible. 21 The breakdown of grid incidents, occupational accident, in the process of operation management. Medium longterm During the process of management, operation, repair and maintenance works, the breakdown of grid incidents and accidents can occur if the operator and maintenance personnel do not comply with safety rules and operation. 22 Working at high and with live power lines Small Long term - Workers working below live power lines and at height on poles and structure may be at risk, or accident, or electrical shock in case workers do not conform to safety and operation regulation. Institute of Energy 19

20 6. MITIGATION MEASURES The above impacts can be mitigated by: (a) ensuring that the application and supervision of ECOP (Table 6.1) below; and (b) implementing site specific mitigation measures. Table 6.1. Mitigation measures Environmental and social issues Mitigation measures Locations for mitigation measures Applicable National Regulations, Standards Responsible Party Verification required to determine effectiveness of measures Engineering design phase 1. Engineering design - Select an optimal alternative to minimize land acquisition, avoid causing the existing vegetable covers and trees and structures. - Strictly follow electrical and fire safety requirements of the related regulations. Employer: EVNNPT NPPMB Pre-construction phase 1. Land acquisition At the land - Careful site-survey, consultation with the affected local communities acquisition site of and authorities to choose optimal solutions for the location substation and Dong Quang auxiliary facilities to minimize land acquisition. commune and Quoc Oai town. - Compensate for land acquisition and damages strictly in accordance with the RPF of the TEP project and the Resettlement Plan of the subproject. - Decree No. 47/2014/ND-CP. - Cicular No.14/2009/TT- BTNMT EVNNPT PMU Local authority No complaints received from the affected people Institute of Energy 20

21 2. Safety risks related to UXO It is a legal requirement that the safety of construction workers is At the substation - 2 TT 146//TTensured by having specialized army units clear UXO before construction site BQP ngày commences 2. Cost of mine clearance within the proposed substation is 11/9/2007. expected to be 369,446,278 VND. PMU UXO clearance report Construction phase - The Contractor is responsible for compliance with relevant Vietnamese legislation with respect to ambient air quality. 1. Dust generation - The Contractor shall implement dust suppression measures (e.g. water spray vehicles, covering of material stockpiles, etc.) as required; - Construction vehicles shall comply with speed limits and haul distances shall be minimized. - Material loads shall be suitably covered and secured during transportation to prevent the scattering of soil, sand, materials or dust. - The Contractor shall be responsible for any clean-up resulting from the failure by his employees or suppliers to property secure transported materials. - Exposed soil and material stockpiles shall be protected against wind erosion and the location of stockpiles shall take into consideration the prevailing wind directions and locations of sensitive receptors. - Dust masks should be used where dust levels are excessive. At the foundation construction site. At worker s camp (location of receiving points for wastewater discharge). QCVN 05: 2013/BTNMT Contractor, PMU Compliance reported by CSC, NPPMB 2 Details of landmine clearance are presented in the Circular 146/2007/TT-BQP by Ministry of Defense dated September guiding UXO clearance for project construction Institute of Energy 21

22 2. Air pollution - All vehicles must comply with Vietnamese regulations controlling allowable emission limits of exhaust gases. - Vehicles in Vietnam must undergo a regular emissions check and get certified named: Certificate of conformity from inspection of quality, technical safety and environmental protection following Decision No. 35/2005/QD-BGTVT. At the construction site. TCVN : QCVN 05:2013/BTN MT Contractor, PMU, NPPMB Compliance reported by CSC, NPPMB - There should be no burning of waste or construction materials or cleared vegetation on site. 3. Noise and vibration - The contractor is responsible for compliance with the relevant Vietnamese legislation with respect to noise and vibration. - All vehicles must have appropriate Certificate of conformity from inspection of quality, technical safety and environmental protection following Decision No. 35/2005/QD-BGTVT; to avoid exceeding noise emission from poorly maintained machines. - Construction will be carried out during daylight hours. If it is necessary to carry out some works at night or weekends, the affected local community must be informed sufficiently in advance. - Avoiding or minimizing transportation though or material processing near community areas. At the construction site. - QCVN Contractor 26:2010/B NPMB TNMT: National technical regulation on noise - QCVN 27:2010/B TNMT: National technical regulation on vibration Compliance reported by CSC Institute of Energy 22

23 4. Water pollution - The Contractor must be responsible for compliance with the relevant Vietnamese legislation relevant to wastewater discharges into watercourses. - Portable or constructed hygienic toilets must be provided on site for construction workers. Wastewater from toilets as well as kitchens, showers, sinks, etc. shall not be discharged directly to any water body. - Wastewater over standards set by relevant Vietnam technical standards/regulations must be collected in a conservancy tank and removed from site by licensed waste collectors. - Using techniques as diversion during construction to limit the exposure of disturbed sediments to moving water. At the foundation construction site. At worker s camp (location of receiving points for wastewater discharge). QCVN 09:2008/BTN MT QCVN 14:2008/BTN MT QCVN 24: 2009/BTNMT Contractor, NPPMB Compliance reported by CSC, NPPMB - Before construction, all necessary wastewater disposal permits/licenses and/or wastewater disposal contract have been obtained. - At completion of construction works, wastewater collection tanks and septic tanks shall be safely disposed or effectively sealed off 5. Management of stockpiles, quarries, and borrow pits - All locations to be used for disposal of construction excavation and stockpiles must be previously identified in the approved construction specifications. Sensitive sites such as scenic spots, areas of natural habitat, areas near sensitive receptors, or areas near water should be avoided. - An open ditch shall be built around the stockpile site to intercept wastewater. - Stockpile topsoil when first opening of the substation and power towers and use it later to restore the area to near natural conditions. - If landowners are affected by use of their areas for stockpiles, they must be included in the project resettlement plan. All stones and the needed filling materials must be bought at licensed sources At disposal site and stockpiles Contractor NPMB Compliance reported by CSC Institute of Energy 23

24 6. Solid waste - Before construction, a solid waste control procedure (storage, provision of bins, site clean-up schedule, bin clean-out schedule, etc.) must be prepared by Contractors and it must be carefully followed during construction activities. - Before construction, all necessary waste disposal permits or licenses must be obtained. - Measures shall be taken to reduce the potential for litter and negligent behavior with regard to the disposal of all refuse. At all places of work, the Contractor shall provide litter bins, containers and refuse collection facilities. - Waste storage containers shall be covered, tip-proof, weatherproof and scavenger proof. - No burning, on-site burying or dumping of solid waste shall occur. - Recyclable materials such as wooden plates for trench works, steel, scaffolding material, site holding, packaging material, etc shall be collected and separated on-site from other waste sources for reuse, for use as fill, or for sale to reprocessing to companies with legitimate operating permits. - If not removed off site, solid waste or construction debris shall be disposed of only at sites identified and approved by the Construction Supervision Consultant and included in the site specific measures. Under no circumstances shall the contractor dispose of any environmentally sensitive areas, such as in or material in close to watercourses. At construction site. Decree No. 59/2007/ND- CP on solid waste management Contractor, NPPMB Compliance reported by CSC, NPPMB Institute of Energy 24

25 7. Hazardous wastes - Hazardous waste of any kind shall be disposed of at an approved appropriate landfill site and in accordance with the national legislative requirements. The Contractor shall obtain needed disposal certificates. - The removal of asbestos-containing materials or other toxic substances shall be performed and disposed of by specially trained and certified workers. - Used oil and grease shall be removed from site and sold to an approved used oil recycling company. - Used oil, lubricants, cleaning materials, etc. from the maintenance of vehicles and machinery shall be collected in holding tanks and removed from site by a specialized oil recycling company for disposal at an approved hazardous waste site. At construction site. Decision No. 23/2006/QD- BTNMT with list of hazardous substance Circular No. 12/2011/TT- BTNMT on management of hazardous substance Contractor, NPPMB Compliance reported by CSC, NPPMB - Used oil or oil-contaminated materials that could potentially contain PCBs shall follow procedures provided in the ESMF to avoid any leakage or affecting workers. The local DONRE must be contacted for further guidance. - Relevant agencies shall be promptly informed of any accidental spill or incident. Tender documents will prohibit procurement of equipment containing PCBs Institute of Energy 25

26 8. Workforce, Camps and Site Management - The workforce shall be provided with safe, suitable and comfortable accommodations and safe portable water. They have to be maintained in clean and sanitary conditions. - Site offices, worker camps, mixing stations, and workshops shall be located NOT within 100m from any water courses, at least 500 meters of existing residential area. - Engineers and workers shall register their temporary residence with the local authority. - Allocate officer to be the Contractors Workplace Safety and Environment Officer responsible for environmental and safety issues including training for workers. At worker camp site - Decree No.12/2010 /TT-BXD concerning regulation on construction safety. Contractor, NPPMB Compliance reported by CSC, NPPMB - Septic tank toilets must be provided at all construction camp areas where there will be concentration of labor. First aid boxes shall be provided in each construction camp site. 9. Disruption of vegetative cover - The Contractor shall prepare a Clearance, Re-vegetation and Restoration Management Plan for prior approval by the Construction Engineer, following relevant regulations. The Clearance Plan shall be approved by Construction Supervision Consultant and followed strictly by contractor. Areas to be cleared should be minimized as much as possible. At the revegetation site - Law on Environmental Protection No.52/205/Q H11. Contractor NPMB Compliance reported by CSC - The stripped topsoil shall be stockpiled in areas agreed with the Construction Supervision Consultant for later use in re-vegetation and shall be adequately protected. - The application of chemicals for vegetation clearing is not permitted. - Prohibit cutting of any tree unless explicitly authorized in the vegetation clearing plan. Institute of Energy 26

27 10. Traffic management - Before construction, carry out consultations with local government and community and with the traffic police. Significant increases in number of vehicle trips must be covered in a construction plan previously approved. Routing, especially of heavy vehicles, needs to take into account sensitive sites such as schools, hospitals, and markets. Installation of lighting at night must be done if this is necessary to ensure safe traffic circulation. Place signs around the construction areas to facilitate traffic movement, provide directions to various components of the works, and provide safety advice and warning. Employing safe traffic control measures, including road signs and flag persons to warn of dangerous conditions. At Construction site Along connection line route - Law on traffic and transportation No.23/2008/ QH 12. Law on construction No.16/2003/ QH11. Decree No. 22/2010/TT- BXD on regulation of construction safety. Contractor NPMB Local authorities and communities Passageways for pedestrians and vehicles within and outside construction areas should be segregated and provide for easy, safe, and appropriate access. Institute of Energy 27

28 11. Restoration of affected areas - Disposal areas, site facilities, workers camps, stockpiles areas, working platforms and any areas temporarily occupied during construction of the project works shall be restored using landscaping, adequate drainage and revegetation. - Start revegetation at the earliest opportunity. Appropriate local native species of vegetation shall be selected for the planting and restoration of the natural landforms. At temporary occupied site - Law on Environment protection No.52/2005/ QH11. Contractor NPMB Compliance reported by CSC - Spoil heaps and excavated slopes shall be re-profiled to stable batters, and grassed to prevent erosion. - All affected areas shall be landscaped and any necessary remedial works shall be undertaken without delay. - Trees shall be planted at exposed land and on slopes to prevent or reduce land collapse and keep stability of slopes. - Soil contaminated with chemicals or hazardous substances shall be removed and transported and buried in waste disposal areas. - Restore all damaged inter-filed irrigation canals, inter-field roads, and inter-communal roads caused by the subproject activities to their original state (site specific measures) or better. 12. Worker and public Safety - Contractor shall comply with all Vietnamese regulations regarding worker safety. - Prepare and implement action plan to cope with risk and emergency and aid service at construction site. - Training workers on occupational safety regulations. - Ensure that ear pieces are provided to and used by workers who must use noisy machines such as piling, mixing, etc., for noise control and workers protection. - Install fences, barriers, dangerous warning/prohibition site around the construction area which showing potential danger to public people (such as unfinished power pole foundation, high risk electrical shock areas, etc.). At the construction site The ROW At the worker s camp - Decree No. 22/2010/TT- BXD concerning regulation on construction safety. Instruction No.02/2008/C T- BXD on safe and sanitation issues in construction agencies. Contractor NPMB Compliance reported by CSC The contractor shall provide safety measures as installation of fences, barriers warning signs, lighting system against traffic accidents as well as other risk to people and sensitive areas. Institute of Energy 28

29 13. Communication with local communities - Maintain open communications with the local government and concerned communities; the contractor shall coordinate with local authorities (leaders of local wards or communes, leader of villages) for agreed schedules of construction activities at areas nearby sensitive places or at sensitive times (e.g., religious festival days). - Disseminate project information to affected parties (for example local authority, enterprises and affected households, etc) through community meetings before construction commencement. At the construction site. Along connection line - Decree No. 73/2010/ND- CP on administrative penalization security and society issues Contractor NPMB Compliance reported by CSC - Provide a community relations contact from whom interested parties can receive information on site activities, project status and project implementation results. Monitor and address community concerns and information requirements as the project progresses. - Respond to telephone inquiries and written correspondence in a timely and accurate manner. - Inform local residents about construction and work schedules, interruption of services, traffic detour routes and material transportation routes, as appropriate. Notification boards shall be erected at all construction sites providing information about the project, as well as contact information about the site managers, environmental staff, health and safety staff, telephone numbers and other contact information so that any affected people can have the channel to voice their concerns and suggestions. Institute of Energy 29

30 14. Chance find procedures - If the Contractor discovers archeological sites, historical sites, remains and objects, including graveyards and/or individual graves during excavation or construction, the Contractor shall: - Stop the construction activities in the area of the chance finds. - Delineate the discovered site or area. - Secure the site to prevent any damage or loss of removable objects. In cases of removable antiquities or sensitive remains, a night guard shall be arranged until the responsible local authorities or the Department of Culture and Information takes over. - Immediately notify the Construction Supervision Consultant and the subproject owner who in turn will notify responsible local or national authorities in charge of the Cultural Property of Viet Nam. - Contact the relevant local or national authorities who would be in charge of protecting and preserving the site before Ensure decisions on how to handle the finding be taken by the responsible authorities. This could include changes in the layout (such as when finding an irremovable remain of cultural or archeological importance) conservation, preservation, restoration and salvage. At the construction site. Along connection line - Law on Cultural Heritage (2002). Decree No 98/2010/ND- CP dated 21/10/2010 on guideline to implement Cultural Heritage Law. Contractor, supervising consultant cooperates to implement Cultural Information Department Contractor, NPMB and local Authority Relevant local authorities - If the cultural sites and/or relics are of high value and site preservation is recommended by the professionals and required by the cultural relic s authority, the subproject s owner will need to make necessary design changes to accommodate the request and preserve the site. - Decisions concerning the management of the finding shall be communicated in writing by relevant authorities. - Construction works could resume only after permission - is granted from the responsible local authorities concerning safeguard of the heritage. - These procedures must be referred to as standard provisions in construction contracts, when applicable, deciding on subsequent appropriate procedures. This would require a preliminary evaluation of the findings to be performed. The significance and importance of the findings should be assessed according to the various criteria relevant to cultural heritage; those include the aesthetic, historic, scientific or research, social and economic values. Institute of Energy 30

31 Operation phase Exposure of substation worker to EMF and risk of electrical shock Fire hazard due to accident - Existing national law and technical regulations and standards should be strictly followed by operation and maintenance staff to ensure safe limits for EMF is not exceeded. - Evaluate potential exposure to the public against the reference levels developed by the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) or the IEEE. - If EMF levels are confirmed or expected to be above the recommended exposure limits, application of engineering techniques should be considered to reduce the EMF produced by power lines, substations, or transformers. Examples of these techniques include: i) Shielding with specific metal alloys; ii) Burying transmission lines; and iii) Increasing height of transmission towers. - Specifically Worker hours will be limited in accordance with WHO: EMF Intensity (kv/m) - Admissible exposure time (min) - Comply with the national law and regulation on fire prevention and fight extinguishing. - Prepare an emergency preparedness plan for fire hazard control. - Equip the substation with enough number of fire extinguishers. - Frequently examine equipment to detect and repair fire hazard. At the central control room. At transformer site. At connection line route At substation site. - Decree No. 106/2005/ND -CP, dated August 17th, 2005 by the GOV. - Decree No. 81/2009/ND- CP dated October 12 th, 2009 by the GOV. - QCVN 01:2008/BTC: National technical regulation on Electric safety. Operation And Management unit - Law on Fire Operation and Prevention and Management Fighting No. unit - 27/2001/QH 10 dated June 29, NPMB NPMB Pollution due to oil spill and oil leakage from substation - Build an appropriate emergency oil spill tank as required by the regulation. - Set up a maintenance program in order to timely detect any risk of oil spill or oil leakages. Train the operation staff for dealing with oil spill and leakages, especially in emergencies case. At oil storehouse site - Circular No.12/2011/T T- BTNMT on hazardous waste management. Operation and Management unit NPMB Institute of Energy 31

32 Noise from substation operation Domestic waste water and solid waste - Adopt low noise generating standard electrical equipment in the bidding and contractual documents. - Frequently check and maintain equipment, repair damages (If any) that can increase noise generation. Install natural barrier (such as trees) to absorb and minimize noise. - Installed septic tanks to treat domestic waste water at all working stations. - Implement a 3Rs plan for reducing, recycling, and reusing solid waste. Sign a contract with a local environment and sanitation licensed company to collect solid waste generated at the substation. At transformer site At water discharge system of the station. - QCVN 26:2010/BTN MT: QCVN 27:2010/BTN MT: National Technical regulation on vibration. - - QCVN - 14:2008/BTN - MT: National technical regulation on domestic wastewater Operation and Management unit Operation and Management unit NPMB NPMB - Decree No.59/2007/ ND-CP on the management of solid waste. Institute of Energy 32

33 7. EMP IMPLEMENTATION ARRANGEMENT Proper environmental management during construction requires the involvement of several stakeholders and agencies, each with different roles and responsibilities including: NPT, PMB, DONREs Department of Natural Resources and Environment) of Hanoi city, the Contractors, the Construction Supervision Consultant, and local communities. To ensure effective implementation of the EMP, the following actions will be carried out during the implementation of the subproject: a) During the detailed design and tender documentation making - During the detailed design of technical specifications and preparation of bidding contract documents for each contract, the technical design consultant will incorporate into these bidding and contractual documents the parts of the EMP specific to that contract, as well as the specific measures identified in the EMP. - In preparing the bidding and contract documents, make an effort to ensure that the contractors are aware of the safeguard obligation and commit to comply. The environmental and social specifications to be included in the bidding and contractual documents b) During the course of preconstruction and construction PMU will assign the Construction Supervising Consultant (CSC) and/or field engineer to be responsible for supervision of safeguard performance of contractor on a daily basis. A generic Terms of Reference (TOR) is provided in Appendix 1, CSC and/or field engineers will carry out, but not limited to, the following tasks: - Before the commencement of the construction, confirm that all compensation for land and facilities are provided and relocation and/or land acquisition/donation has been completed. - Review and approve Site (SEMP) to be prepared by contractor before the commencement of the construction. - Closely supervise the implementation of the EMP throughout the construction period. - Confirm the compliance with the agreed environmental plan and inspect any damages incurred by the contractor. If necessary, prepare an order to compensate/restore the construction sites as specified in the contracts. Contractor safeguard performance will be included in the subproject progress report. The role and responsibilities of relevant parties in the implementation of EMP are described in the following table: Table 7.1. Institutional Arrangement for Subproject s EMP implementation Community/ agencies Project Implementing Agency: NPT Responsibilities - NPT will be responsible for overseeing the project implementation including ESMF implementation and environmental performance of the project. - The NPMB will be responsible for monitoring the subproject implementation, including environmental compliance of the project. NPMB will have the final responsibility for ESMF implementation and environmental performance of the subproject during both the Institute of Energy 33

34 Community/ agencies Subproject Implementing Agency: NPMB Environnemental Unit EU (EU) under PMU Construction Supervision Consultant (CSC) and/or Field Engineer Responsibilities construction and operational phases. - The NPMB is responsible for fostering effective coordination and cooperation between contractor, local authorities, and local communities during construction phase. NPMB will be assisted by the environmental staff, and CSC/or field engineer. - Specifically NPMB will: i) closely coordinate with local authorities in the participation of the community during subproject preparation and implementation; ii) monitor and supervise EMP implementation including incorporation of EMP into the detailed technical designs and bidding and contractual documents; iii) ensure that an environmental management system is set up and functions properly; iv) be in charge of reporting on EMP implementation to EVNNPT and the World Bank. - In order to be effective in the implementation process, PMBs will establish an Environmental Unit with at least an environmental staff to help with the environmental aspects of the project. - The EU is responsible for monitoring the implementation of WB s environmental safeguard policies in all stages and process of the subproject. Specifically, this unit will be responsible for: i) reviewing the subproject EIAs and EMPs prepared by consultants to ensure that they follow the project ESMF and meet the government and the Bank requirements; ii) helping PMB incorporate EMPs into the detailed technical designs and civil works bidding and contractual documents; iii) helping PMB incorporate responsibilities for EMP monitoring and supervision into the TORs, bidding and contractual documents for CSC; iv) providing relevant inputs to the consultant selection process; v) reviewing reports submitted by the CSC; vi) conducting periodic site checks; vii) advising PMB on solutions to environmental issues of the project; and viii) preparing environmental performance section on the progress and review reports to be submitted to NPT, the Bank, and the local authorities if requested. - The CSC will be responsible for routine supervising and monitoring all construction activities and for ensuring that Contractors comply with the requirements of the contracts and the EMP. The CSC shall engage sufficient number of qualified staff (e.g. Environmental Engineers) with adequate knowledge on environmental protection and construction project management to perform the required duties and to supervise the Contractor s performance. - The CSC also assists PMB in reporting and maintaining close coordination with the local community. - Based on the approved EMP and environmental specifications/requirements in the bidding and contractual documents, the Contractor is responsible for establishing a site-specific EMP for each construction site area, submit the plan to the PMB and CSC for review and approval before commencement of construction. In addition, it is required that the Contractor get all permissions for Institute of Energy 34

35 Community/ agencies Contractor Local community Mass organizations Province and District People s Committees (PPCs/DPCs), DONRE of city Responsibilities construction (traffic control and diversion, excavation, labor safety, etc. before civil works) following current regulations. - The contractor is required to appoint a competent individual as the contractor s on-site Safety and Environment Officer (SEO) who will be responsible for monitoring the contractor s compliance with the EMP requirements and the environmental specifications. - Take actions to mitigate all potential negative impacts in line with the objective described in the EMP. - Actively communicate with local residents and take actions to prevent disturbance during construction. - Ensure that all staff and workers understand the procedure and their tasks in the environmental management program. - Report to the PMB on any difficulties and their solutions. - Report to local authority and PMB if environmental accidents occur and coordinate with agencies and keys stakeholders to resolve these issues. - Community: According to Vietnamese practice, the community has the right and responsibility to routinely monitor environmental performance during construction to ensure that their rights and safety are adequately protected and that the mitigation measures are effectively implemented by contractors and the PMB. In case of unexpected problems, they will report to CSC/PMB. - These organizations could play a role as a bridge between the PPC/DPC, communities, contractors, and PMU/PPMU by assisting in community monitoring. - Mobilizing communities participation in the subproject, providing training to communities. - Participating in solving environmental problems if any. - Oversee implementation of subprojects under recommendations of DONRE and PMB to ensure compliance of Government policy and regulations. - DONRE is responsible for monitoring the compliance with the Government environmental requirements. Institute of Energy 35

36 8. MONITORING PROGRAM 8.1. Objectives It is essential to design the monitoring program and monitoring frequency appropriately to be able to demonstrate both the overall performance of the subproject works as well as the short- term impact due to peak construction activities. More specifically, as the integral and critical part of the EMP, the environment monitoring program should have the following objectives: Determine the actual extent of the impacts. Control impacts which are generated from construction process and mentioned in the EMP. Check and supervise implementation of environmental protection solutions during construction based on EMP. Suggest mitigation measures in case of unexpected impacts. Suggest to the related parties to coordinate with central and local environmental organizations to solve any pending issues that might arise relating to environmental protection under the scope of the subproject. Assess the effect of mitigation measures in pre-construction, construction and operation stages and recommend for improvement Site Inspections The SEO and the SES shall carry out a monitoring program on a daily or as needed basis at the designated monitoring locations and the regular site inspections. The monitoring program includes: Observation of the noise level at the sensitive receptor; the observation shall take place during the heavy construction activities, such as excavation, piling, power generation, material transportation and night time construction, if any and shall be conducted near residential areas and other sensitive receptors along the roadsides. Visual inspection to check the air-borne dust, bulk material handling and storage, transportation routes near the resident areas. Visual inspection to check the water quality in the receiving rivers, fish ponds and lakes affected by the construction activity such as turbid, smell, color, etc. particular at the receiving areas of the water bodies from the construction sites. During the peak construction period or at the request from PMU, once noncompliance with environmental quality performance criteria is identified, additional monitoring shall be carried out. The SEO and the SES shall refer to the following information/documentation in conducting the inspection: The contractor s environmental performance, and EMP Implementation program; Good practices and general environmental mitigation measures; Compliance with the EMP requirements, contractual specification and Vietnamese legislation; Institute of Energy 36

37 Protection to sensitive locations and control mechanism of the restricted areas; The contractor s construction methodologies and condition of construction plant; Individual works methodology proposals (which shall include proposal on associated pollution control measures); Works progress and program; The adequacy and efficiency of the contractor s pollution control measures/ treatment facilities for minimizing environmental impacts; Landscaping and soil erosion controls; Location, management and pollution control at the waste/material storage areas, borrow pits and access roads; Previous site inspection results. The Contractor shall update the SEO and the SES with all relevant information of the construction contract to carry out the site inspections. The inspection results and its associated recommendations on improvements to the environmental protection and pollution control works shall be timely submitted to PMU and the Contractor for reference and for taking immediate action Monitoring Indicators The environmental monitoring program will be implemented during construction and operation process at 3 levels: (ii) Monitoring the level of compliance with mitigation measures (iii) Community-based Monitoring (iv) Monitoring environmental parameters; Details of the monitoring program proposed are presented below. Monitoring compliance with mitigation measures The monitoring assignments for the Contractor, CSC shall be clearly indicated in their terms of reference and contract documents shall be approved by the World Bank. CSC will be responsible for submitting monthly reports which state environmental problems, actions and updated monitoring results. CSC will also submit the reports every three months reports to PMU, which shall include conclusions on environmental problems and the key implemented mitigation measures. Quarterly reports, prepared by PMU, shall comprise the following aspects: A priority list of issues as determined in monitoring reports of the previous months. Methods taken by the Contractor to solve relevant. Pending matters, proposed solutions and explanation of special circumstances for noncompliance. Community-based Monitoring The communities will monitor the project along its construction process in order to ensure that the contractors will comply with all environmental and social regulations as well as to reduce the risks on their properties and economic activities, human health and the environment. The environmental specifications for contractors include a Community Institute of Energy 37

38 Relations and Communication program that will address all interactions between the Contractors and the community and allow for complaints from the communities to be addressed in a timely manner. Environmental quality monitoring indicators Due to its limited impact on the surrounding, The environmental monitoring program will be implemented during construction stage. In addition to the daily inspection and noise monitoring to be carried out by the CSC and SEO, the IEMC will carry out periodic monitoring with sampling and laboratory analysis as shown in Table 8.1. Selected locations are determined based on construction progress and monitoring time. Institute of Energy 38

39 Table 8.1. Environmental Monitoring Plan Impact Monitored parameter Monitored point Monitoring method Pre-construction and construction Phase I. Vegetation cover clearance or cutting down trees II. Rural roads in the project region, especially along to substation III. Surface water quality, sedimentation and erosion IV. Dust and air pollution - Clearance technique - Disposal of cut-down trees. - All heavy tonnage vehicles on the local roads - Road surface situation, damage level and density of vehicles and people participating in traveling activities. - Not excavate while it is raining - Water drainage system, and construction and domestic sewage collection system at jobsite and rented house of worker. - Level of flora clearance and subproject of slope stabilization - Checking the efficiency of the operation permission and its deadline date of construction equipment and machines. - Checking the spraying - At substation site - In a centralized place for processing. - Along the traffic road to the substation. - Surface water near the foundation construction site of substation and power line. - Water drainage are in the worker s camping site, stockpiles.. (location of receiving points for wastewater discharge). - Along transportation road - Material gathering points for construction of subproject Timing/ frequency of monitoring - Observation - From beginning to the last moment. - Observation and consultation with local residents. Observation - Observation - Survey equipment - Weekly basis when material is transported to the region. - During the construction time. -During and after heavy rain - Before material transportation trucks start in hot, dry and windy days Responsibility -Contractor -Construction supervising consultant - Contractor, -Construction supervising consultant -Contractor, -Construction supervising consultant -Contractor, -Construction supervising consultant Verification Compliance report by CSC Compliance report by CSC Compliance report by CSC Compliance report by CSC Institute of Energy 39

40 Impact Monitored parameter Monitored point Monitoring method measure (reducing dust) at the material transportation roads Cover for material during transportation process - Checking woker s domestic waste collection. Timing/ frequency of monitoring Responsibility Verification - Concentration of air pollutants: total dust, SO 2, NO x, CO V. Noise - Noise by machinery - Local resident response to noise from the construction process - Residental areas surrounding the subproject area. - Consultation with local residents - Visual inspection -During activities that may result in high noise level; Complaints by local residents -Contractor, -Construction supervising consultant Compliance report by CSC VI. Sanitation situation at the construction site, including the hygiene of workers camps - Garbage, waste water at the construction site and workers tents - If the tents have been supplied clean water and had sanitary latrines. - At the construction location of tower foundation. - At worker s camp. Observing - Every week, when official acceptance of work -Contractors -Construction monitoring consultant Compliance report by CSC - Collection of solid wastes at the construction site and at the worker s tent areas. - Disposal method VII. Safety of workers and local presidents - Minutes about training in labors safety for workers. - Conditions for living activities of worker. - At the construction site. - At the worker s camp - Inspection - Checking the construction diary of the contractor - Every month - Contractors - Construction monitoring consultant Compliance report by CSC Institute of Energy 40

41 Impact Monitored parameter Monitored point Monitoring method Timing/ frequency of monitoring Responsibility Verification - Labor protection equipment, warning signs and compliance with regulation on labor safety of workers. Operation Phase I. Electrical field and magnetic field - Electrical field and magnetic field - At the transformer site, central control room. - At the local people s houses near to substation. Electrical field and magnetic field measuring equipment. - 1 time/6 month. - When there are some complaints of local people PTC1 III. Danger of Highvoltage electricity to health and electric safety for workers and local residents. - Frequency of TL inspection and maintenance. - Labor safety equipment providing for worker. - Safe distance of substation - The substation site Observation 1 time/03 month Institute of Energy 41

42 9. INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES + EVN's training: Internal training course on how to monitor EMP and how to report environmental results as part of quarterly and annual project reports. + Training of PTC1: The following training will be provided for the environmental staffs and some people of local authority. + Safety training: Regular training on safety issues related to the distribution network maintenance; +Monitoring and reporting of environmental management plan for stakeholders of the Project s district or communes: The training will give guidance to the local stakeholders about the participation of local peoples during implementation of EMP. The training will also include the methodology for site observation and monitoring check sheet filling. Table 9.1. Cost estimation for capacity building in EMP implementation (*) Type of training Number of students Duration of training Starting date/ending date (for each student) Venue of training (Domestic or Abroad) Institute or organization to provide training Cost estimate (VND) Environmental Management Training Course of EVN s training days Before subproject implementation Training location is chosen by EVN (in Hanoi city) EVN combines with specialized organization. 05 persons x 03 days x 1,000,000 VND 15,000,000 VND Seminar of environmental management (training of PTC1) days Before subproject implementation, after finish Environmental Management Training Course Training location is chosen by PTC1 (in Hanoi city or others). PTC1 combines with specialized consultant 15,000,000 Training Course Contractor for days Before subproject implementation Location will be selected by NPT or by contractor. Contractor combines with NPT and consultant 15,000,000 Total 45,000,000 (*) Cost for environmental management training is held by EVN for TEP project. The cost estimated above is used for the 500kV Tay Ha Noi substation. Institute of Energy 42

43 10. MONITORING AND REPORTING PROCEDURE Table Reporting procedure for implementation of EMP No. Established by Submitted to Report frequency PMU Once before the commencement of 1 Contractors the subproject construction and monthly thereafter. 2 Construction supervisor of NPMB PMU Monthly 3 Public Consultant (if any) PMU When the community has any complaint about the subproject safeguards 4 Power Company No.1 EVN Every six month 5 EVN WB Every six month 11. COST ESTIMATION FOR EMP IMPLEMENTATION Table Summary of cost estimation for implementation of EMP No. Items Implementation cost (VND) 1 Mitigation measures (*) Construction phase - The costs is covered in the contract with construction contractor. Operation phase - Cost in covered in the operation cost of Transmission Company No1. (PTC1) 2 Environmental monitoring during construction stage (conducted by the CSC) (*) 3 Supervision cost for environmental supervisor of PMU 1person/month x 10,000,000VND/person x 12 month = 120,000,000 Included in management cost of the project of AMB The cost is covered in running cost of subproject operating unit 4 Capacity building (training cost) 45,000,000 5 Total 165,000,000 Note: (*) Cost for mitigation measures in the construction stage and environmental monitoring by Construction Supervision Consultant will be included into relating construction/supervision contract. 12. PUBLIC CONSULTATION Public consultation Activity 1: During survey and consultation for agreement of the 500kV Tay Ha Noi substation, the subproject s engineering consultancy will notify local authorities at levels regarding the subproject (scale, objectives and signification of the subproject). Institute of Energy 43

44 Activity 2: Surveying, investigating field, establishing environmental impact assessment and the EMP of the subproject will be conducted. Activity 3: Public consultation meeting will be held. After surveying and investigating, and having enough data on the subproject s impacts. The Consultant (on behalf of the Employer) will held meeting with local authorities and affected people in Dong Quang commune and Quoc Oai town of Quoc Oai district, Hanoi city. The Consultant will present the following issues: subproject; - Describing the subproject, the route, the substation locations, and the necessity for the - The potential impacts on the environment and communities; -The measures to mitigate environmental impacts. Participants: Participants of the Commune People Committee, Vietnamese Fatherland Front representatives of project s affected households, and consulting agency. Summary of comments, feedacks in the consultation meeting are shown in table Public consultation method: holding direct meeting between engineering consultancy, and local authorities, land management unit and affected households Activity 4: Checking, revising the EMP taking into acount comments and feedbacks from public consultations. (Minutes of the public consultation meeting area enclosed in Appendix 2) Information disclosure The EMP will be disclosed at the CPC office of Dong Quang commune and Quoc Oai town, Quoc Oai district, Hanoi city in Vietnamese version right after approval of WB. The Vietnamese and English EMP will be sent to the World Bank Office in Hanoi to be disclosed at the Vietnam Development Information Center at No. 63, Ly Thai To St, Hanoi City. The English version of the EMP will also be sent to the WB s Info Shop in Washington DC for information disclosure. Table Summary on public environmental consultation meetings Location/time/Number of attendance of community consultation - Office of Yen Noi village, Dong Quang commune, Quoc Oai district, Ha Noi - Time: 09/08/ Participants: 53 persons (representatives of households) Statements - Suggest the Employer and consultation company providing specific affected area; announced compensation unit price for land, trees and property affected by the project to the local people; - Suggest the project Employer to ensure environmental and healthy safety for staffs during the construction stage and operation stage afterward. - Inform the compensation policy of the Institute of Energy 44

45 - Office of Quoc Oai town, Quoc Oai district, Ha Noi - Time: 23/08/ Participants: 120 persons (representatives of households) and 28 persons (from People s Committee) project; - Suggest the project Employer and the design unit to scrutiny and offer optimal design and construction mesasures to limit the environmental impacts to the local people; - The the project brings great significance for the local people. Release publicly information to the local people. - The transportation of sand, stones, raw materials affects the environment and causes damage to people, the construction unit should handle and carry out compensation. - Suggest the Employer widely publish the compensation policy of the project to the affected people. - Suggest the Employer has solutions for design to ensure the electromagnetic field around households near the substation. - Most of opinions of the local authorities and people were supportive of the subproject. - Suggest the project owner to compensate adequately to the affected people according to the current regulation. - Suggest the project owner to return the irrigation canal to co-operative. - Suggest the project owner to have treatment measure for oil from transformer and other equipments in case problems occur. Institute of Energy 45

46 REFERENCES 1 The project s Resettlement Plan 2 Source book of the World Bank on environmental impact assessment 3 Statistical Yearbook The project investment report 5 Environment Management Framework for TEP Project. Institute of Energy 46

47 APPENDIX: Appendix 1: Consultation terms on monitoring the environmental management plans for the construction supervision consultancy Appendix 2: Example of the EMP performance monitoring reports (applied to monthly construction monitoring consultancy which be sent to NPPMB); Appendix 3: Example of the EMP performance monitoring reports (applied to the contractor's report); Appendix 4: The information of the public consultation (attached) Appendix 5: Images of the project during implement EMP and EIA(attached) Institute of Energy 47

48 APPENDIX TERMS OF REFERENCES FOR MONITORING OF EMP IMPLEMENTATION FOR CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISING CONSULTANT Background The construction supervising consultant will deliver technical services ( Services ) to ensure efficient implementation of the EMP for the project. Scope of services: Services provided by the supervising consultant will include reviewing and monitoring of construction activities to ensure mitigation measures described in the EMP for the project are correctly complied with and negative environmental impacts are minimized. On behalf of the NPPMB, supervising consultant undertakes the following duties: - Conduct frequent field inspection; - Review the implementation of environmental protection measures described in the EMP and contract documentation; - Review the effectiveness of the mitigation measures and environmental performance of the project; - If necessary, validate the acceptability of construction methods with regards to environmental compliance (for temporary and permanent items), relevant design plans and other submitted documents. If necessary, the supervising consultant will seek for and recommend methods with less environmental impacts with consultation with the design consultant and the PMU; - Validate inspection results with regards to any non-conformance to environmental performance and effectiveness of any countermeasures; - Provide regular feedback audit results to the contractor s Chief Engineer according to the ECOP and site-specific mitigation measures; - Direct the contractor to take corrective actions within a specific time period and exercise additional monitoring if necessary, as per the requirements of the contract in case of nonconformance and complaints; - Direct the contractor to take actions to mitigate impacts and comply with the EMP in case non-conformance is found; - Direct the contractor to stop any activity resulting negative impacts and/or in case the contractor does not fulfill requirements of the EMP, to take corrective actions. - For contracts that need Site (SEMP), the supervising consultant will conduct a final review and approve all environmental plans at the site that may affect environment. This work includes but not limited to: dredging areas, material quarries and dumping areas and worker houses. The supervising consultant will review and approve such SEMP submitted by the contractor. If such plans are found non-compliant to the EMP, EPC or RAP, the supervising consultant will work with the PMU and contractor for a proper solution. - Complaint handling: Complaints from local residents will be collected by site officer of the contractor, which may include violations to noise level, dust concentration and traffic safety requirements. The lead consultant of the contractor and the supervising consultant Institute of Energy 48

49 will address and work out a final solution organizes all such complaints. The supervising consultant will provide a list of these complaints and confirm they have been properly handled by the contractor in the same way with issued identified during site inspection. - Confirmation of monthly payment: The supervising consultant will confirm monthly payment for environment related activities undertaken by the contractor. - Report: The supervising consultant will make the following reports in English: o Report twice a week on non-conformances o Monthly summary report will include issues and findings from the reviewing and monitoring of construction activities o At the end of project, the supervising consultant will make a final summary report on findings from their work, number of violations, and solutions, etc. as well as provide consultancy and guidance on how to implement such duties in future. Institute of Energy 49

50 APPENDIX Report template for monitoring of EMP implementation (Used for report by supervising consultant to NPPMB) Project name: Project location: Province: District: Commune/Town: Supervising consultant:...full name Date of report: No. Parameter Assessment of comments by supervising consultant and community Comment/ Recommenda tion Construction phase 1 Water turbidity and soil erosion 2 Noise level at the site and nearby residential area 3 Dust concentration 4 Solid waste and site cleaning after construction 5 Conflict between workers and local residents 6 Disease spreading 7 Hygiene condition and safety for workers 8 Local traffic interruption 9 Road damage 10 Safety measure application 11 Material management 12 Remained soil and rock management 13 Evidences about loss to biodiversity (if any) 14 Evidences about loss to cultural and historical sites 15 Other environmental issues (if any) Institute of Energy 50

51 No. Parameter Assessment of comments by supervising consultant and community Comment/ Recommenda tion. Operation phase 16 Transmission line lobby maintenance Health and safety for operation workers and local residents Institute of Energy 51

52 APPENDIX Report template for monitoring of EMP implementation (Used for reports by contractor) Project name: Project location: Contractor name: Initial or monthly report: Date of report: No. Impact Mitigation measure taken Comment Construction phase 1 Surface water pollution 2 Noise and vibration level 3 Soil erosion 4 Air pollution 5 Impacts on agriculture land due to temporary land acquisition 6 Local traffic interruptions 7 Existing road damage 8 Solid waste from excavation 9 Remained soil management 10 Environmental impacts by workers 11 Conflict between workers and local residents 12 Disease spreading between workers and local residents 13 Health and safety 14.. Reported by : Title : Address : Telephone : Institute of Energy 52

53 APPENDIX 4 The information of the public consultation (attached) Minutes of Public consultation meeting in Quoc Oai town, Quoc Oai district, Ha Noi City Institute of Energy 53

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55 Minutes of Public consultation meeting in Dong Quang commune, Quoc Oai district, Ha Noi City Institute of Energy 55

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59 APPENDIX 5 Images of the project during implement EMP and EIA (attached) Meeting with Commune people s committee Conducting survey surrounding the subproject's areas Institute of Energy 59

60 Monitoring quality of environment in project area Institute of Energy 60

61 APPENDIX 6 LEGAL DOCUMENTS Institute of Energy 61

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